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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 1971-06-15 TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD June 15 , 1971 The regular meeting of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board was held June 15 , 1971 in the Town of Ithaca Offices , 108 East Green Street , Ithaca New York . PRESENT : Chairman Barbara Holcomb , Jack Lowe , Maurice Harris , Robert Christianson , Arnold Albrecht , Fred Scott , Peter Francese ( Planning Consultant ) , and David Cowan ( Zoning Officer ) . Also present were approximately five residents of the Town of Ithaca . Mrs . Holcomb read , and the Planning Board accepted , the resignation of Reginald Collins who has moved from the Town of Ithaca . Motion was made and unaminously passed that it be recommended to the Town Board that Robert Scannellbe reappointed to the planning board , and if he cannot serve that Sam Slack be reappointed . It was reported that the Town Board has formally recognized the Park Council . It was reported that the County assessor says that Planning Board must assign Road Names and numbers to subdivision streets . TREYALL CAMPGROUNDS : Mr . Paul Tavelli , attorney for Treyall Enterprises , presented a preliminary plan for construction of seasonal camping and recreational facilities on parcel 35 - 1 - 8 near the intersection of State Routes 13 , 34 and 96 , East of Treman Park . Mr . Tavelli stated that they wished to keep the area as green and wild as possible . Mr . Drach of Treyall Enterprises stated that he is negotiating with Cornell University for experimental fisheries ( Dr . Capener ) and would like to stock proposed ponds with Rainbow Trout . Each camper spot would have a minimum of 2500 square feet of space by state law . Mr . Drach said that the Town would not be permitted to drill for water on this property unless this development is approved . Mrs . Holcomb said that the Planning Board can do nothing except ask the Town Board to take some action on this matter . Mr . Drach said present pfd n is for 50 camper sites but the land in question could handle 250 sites . Mr . Drach also said he would like to build a covered bridge across a branch of Enfield Creek . c� . 2 - Mrs . Holcomb said that an official town map showsa proposed road. going through the property in question . It was pointed out that the new ordinance will permit camping trailers . Bob Christianson said that the Park Council should look at this development . Mr . Drach said that 250 camper sites maximum will be permitted on the 34 acres . After other business had been conducted a motion was made by Mr . Harris that the following recommendation be made to the Town Board . The future of the Town warrants consideration of this type of development ( i . e . campgrounds ) and a provision should be made for them in the new zoning ordinance . However , this particular site presents serious problems for any develop - ment at this time because of the location of the proposed route 13 . This particular develop - ment presents the following problems : ( 1 ) it is not presently permitted by the existing zoning ordinance , ( 2 ) even if allowed , the access and egress onto route 13 present very serious traffic hazards , ( 3 ) the density on the 34 acre site is extremely high , and ( 4 ) its proximity to Lick Brook does not make this an ideal site . Therefore the Planning Board recommends that this site not be considered for development of camping facilities at this time . Motion was seconded by Mr . Lowe and passed unanimously . LACY SUBDIVISION : Mr . James Lacy of 122 Troy Road owns 20 . 7 acres of land on Coddington and Troy Road . In July 1965 he and Mr . Compton applied for an R - 30 subdivision . Since then water and sewer have been installed adjacent to the property and Mr . Lacy would like to redraw the plans with 15 , 000 square foot lots . P-4r . Lacy was informed that 15 , 000 square foot lots would be adequate for this site and was asked f to present plans for such a subdivision at some future date . MARK BEATHAN : Mr . Beathan presented a proposal to construct four prefabricated dwelling units on 100 x 300 foot lots on his property which is located on King Road West . All proposed units would be owned by Mr . Beathan and would be re -rated . Mr . Christianson made the following motion . The Planning Board , recognizing the unique character of this development approves the issuance of building permits for four additional manufactured homes on the Mark Beathan property on King Road west provided that all Health Department and "Zoning requirements are met . Motion was seconded by Mr . Albrecht and unanimously passed . - 3 - DREW PARK SUBDIVISION : Mr . Don Carroll ( builder ) , Mr . Lee Newhart ( owner ) , Mr . Beardsley ( neighbor ) , and Mr . Shippos ( neighbor ) appeared in regard to lot number 4 on Longview Drive . Mr . Newhart had been given a building permit for a house which was closer to Mr . Beardsley ' s property than permitted by the zoning ordinance . Mr . Beardsley and Mr . Shippos protested the location of the house but Mr . Newhart said that to move it away from the property line would be prohibitively costly because of the steeply sloping lot . Mr . Christianson suggested that the three neighbors work out this problem and Mr . Harris moved that any compromise acceptable to all three parties concerned and Mr . Cowan will be accepted by the Planning Board . The motion was passed . ITHACA COLLEGE MAINTENANCE BUILDING : Mr . Cowan showed a proposed plan for a new maintenance building approximately 50 feet from Coddington Road near the existing secondary entrance to the college . Phase I of the building would have 7500 sf , ' one exit and an entrance onto Coddington Road and employ 10 to 15 people . A motion was made by Mr . Albrecht , seconded by Mr . Scott and passed unanimously that Mr . Francese and Mrs . Holcomb write a letter to Mr . Farinella of Ithaca College . This letter would state that the planning board is reluctant to permit the construction of this maintenance building because it is an R - 15 zone , it is very close to Coddington Road , and it presents a potential traffic hazard with its additional curb cuts onto Coddington Road . Therefore , it is recomended that an alternative site be found for this building . ADJOURNMENT : The meeting was adjourned at 10 : 30 P . M . Respectfully Submitted Peter K . Francese Town Planner NOTE : The neat regular Planning Board meeting is Tuesday July 20 , 1971 at 7 : 30 P . M . in the Town of Ithaca Offices .