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• TOTATN OF ITHACA PLA14NING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 3 , 1974
A regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca was
held on September 3 , 1974 , at 7 : 30 p . m . in the Town Offices , 108 East
Green St . , Ithaca , N . Y .
PRESENT : Chairwoman Barbara Holcomb , Robert Scannell , Maurice
Harris , Sam Slack , Jack Lowe , Daniel Baker , Lawrence Fabbroni ( Planning
Engineer/ Zoning Officer ) , Reynolds Metz (Assistant Zoning Officer ) .
ABSENT : Arnold Albrecht , Robert Christianson ,
ALSO PRESENT : Mr . Willis Hilker , Mr . Otto Schoenfeld , Mr . Stephen
Brouwer , Mr . Scott Heyman , several citizens ( see attached list ) , members
of the press and radio .
The Chair opened the Meeting at 7 : 30 p . m .
REPORT OF THE PLANNING ENGINEER
1 . Mr . Fabbroni reported that the Kennilworth Planting Strip job has
been awarded to Bradley Landscaping Service , 305 Muriel St . They will
be planting the plants early in October . The matter of the curbing wilt:
be worked out as the job progresses .
2 . Mr . Fabbroni noted that the Consultant Report prepared by John
�. MacNeil for the County Loop Road ( circumferential ) hit the newspapers
much to everybody ' s surprise . The Town of Ithaca has not had an oppor -
tunity to make any response to the plan , tie have seen preliminary
drafts . Mr . Fabbroni pointed out some of the problem areas which are
between Route 13 and Hanshaw Rd . - among others . He thought that we
could express our preliminary reactions to Mr . Robert Bruce , the Town
representative on the County Board of Representatives .
Mr . Scannell felt that since the newspaper report was a leak we
should wait until Bob Bruce or somebody really brings it to use
Mrs . Holcomb stated that she was not sure if the concept of what
this road is supposed to do is the same as what we have had in mind .
She said that she had talked with Frank Liguori ( County Planning Commis -
sioner ) this afternoon and he indicated that there will be 100 copies
of the report ready by the 13th of September for distribution .
REPORT OF THE ZONING OFFICER
The Zoning Officer , Mr . Fabbroni , reported on the matters attended
to by the Zoning Officer during the month of August . He stated that
there have been a few investigations , but no- action taken because the
people involved have agreed to bring the items into compliance .
Mr . Reynolds Metz stated that there were 6 Building Permits issued
in August 1974 -- 2 for single family homes , 1 for a garage , 1 for an
extension to an existing home and 1 for an extension to the Church of
the Latter Day Saints , Mr . Metz stated that the Eddydale Farms opera
tion on the Elmira Road at the pull -off will be investigated .
Mr . Fabbroni reported that Campbell Avenue is ready to go as soon
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as the Town Attorney prepares the Deed . All other matters in connection
with this project are taken care of . Mr . Fabbroni expressed hope that
this project will be completed before the next regular meeting of the
Planning Board . The Town will do the work and the road will be deeded
to the Town . Williams Glen Road will be a spring project .
Mr . Harris asked where the proposed zoning ordinance stands at the
moment . Mr . Fabbroni stated that he was hopeful that the meeting after
next will be devoted to the zoning ordinance .
There followed a brief discussion of the work ahead over the next
year for the Planning Board , i . e . , zoning ordinance , zoning map , sub-
division regulations , park policy .
80* 00 P . M . PUBLIC HEARING : CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL BY WILLIS HILKER
FOR CLUSTER HOUSING ON ONE -ACRE PARCEL OFF CODDINGTON ROAD
The Public Hearing was declared open by the Chair and the Clerk ' s
Affidavit of Posting and Publication , duly notarized , was presented for
the record .
Mr . Hilker presented a Letter of Intent to the Planning Board dated
September 3 , 1974 , stating that the proposed 6 units are to be used as
single family units for rent . ( See copy attached to the Official Minute
of this Meeting ) . Mr . Hilker then presented a site plan showing the
proposed two structures onhis triangular piece of land in the area of
Penna . and Kendall Aves , off Coddington Rd . , containing a total of 6
two-bedroom units having 4 units in one structure and 2 units in the
® other . The units will contain 852 sq . ft . each , all on one level with no
basement . The plan is dated September 3 , 1974 , and shows the Penna . Ave ,
right of way . There is an existing sewer line right through the proper-
ty . Drainage from Ithaca College goes away from the proposed site .
Mr . Scannell noted that the parking area and turnaround shown for
the last structure is a bit tight . Mr . Hilker said that he could shift
the building slightly . He stated that he will make any changes necessarN.
to improve the turn - around situation . The right of way shown on the
plan will be brought up to Town road specs by Mr . Hilker and if half the
people bordering the road request it it could be deeded to the Town .
Mr . Scannell stated that he could see no problem with the proposal .
Mrs . Holcomb felt that each cluster proposal is a little different
from the one before or the one to come . This project is intended to be
held by a single company for rental . As long as it is in that status ,
there is no problem . If Mr . Hilker should at some time decide to sell
his units then he would have to come in for an approval of his home-
owners ' agreement . Mr . Scannell stated that the Planning Board should
request a letter of intent to that end from Mr . Hilker , Mrs . Holcomb
said that we have used some of the guidelines set up in the new proposed
zoning ordinance and the plan does fall within them also . Mrs . Holcomb
requested that Mr . Hilker present a contour map and landscaping plan .
Mrs . Holcomb asked if there were any questions or comments from the
public . There were none .
MOTION by Mr . Robert Sca-nell , seconded by Mr . Maurice Harris :
RESOLVED , that the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca grant and
hereby does grant preliminary approval to a cluster housing proposal
presented by Hilker Construction Company , Inc . , of six ( 6 ) units on
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approximately one acre of land off Pennsylvania Avenue right of way on
plan dated September 3 , 1974 . The submission for final approval will
include contours , water and sewer lines , and landscaping plan .
® A brief discussion followed and Mr . Hilker asked if the final plan
has to be drawn by an engineer . Mr . Fabbroni stated that it did not
because Mr . Hilker could present his surveyor ' s map .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye P Holcomb , Scannell , Harris , Slack , Lowe , Baker .
Nay ® None .
The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously .
Mr . Hilker mentioned that there could be a problem with the street
name since it is the Penna . Ave . right of way . Mr . Slack stated that he
would be in favor of renaming it since it will not actually connect to
present Penna . Ave .
The Planning Board requested that Mr . Hilker have a letter from
Fire Chief Weaver stating whether or not a fire hydrant is necessary .
Mr . Hilker stated that he would .
8 : 30 P . M . PUBLIC HEARING ** CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION
PLAN FOR OTTO SCHOENFELD IN NORTHEAST WITH TWO ALTERNATES FOR ROAD
DEVELOPMENT
The Public Hearing was declared open by the Chair and the Clerk ' s
® Affidavit of Posting and Publication , duly notarized , was presented for
the record .
Mr . Schoenfeld submitted a letter of transmittal to the Planning
Board dated September 3 , 1974 . Mrs . Holcomb read the letter to the
public and the Planning Board . ( See attached copy . in the Official
Minutes of this Meeting ) . Mr . Schoenfeld stated that Plan " A" is essen-
tially the same road alignment that appeared on the Town Road Map at the
time of the Schoenfeld proposal for the Burleigh Drive Subdivision .
Plan " B " is a change from what is shown on the present Official Town
Map . There are the same number of lots in each one ® Mr . Schoenfeld
stated that the proposed subdivision is designed to be residential in
conformity with the past development of Williamsburg Park . The lots all
meet the minimum requirements of the Town zoning ordinance . Mr . Schoen-
feld stated that the only thing now is to be assured that the Plan that
is approved will be firm so that there would be no chance of rejection
if money were spent to improve the roads as decided . He also noted
that no variances are needed . It is the same form of development that
has previously been considered .
Mrs . Holcomb asked for questions or comments from the public .
Stuart Lewis , 105 WinthropDr . ** How do you proposed to have people
ingress and egress into this area using these roads as far as Winthrop
Dr . is concerned ?
Mr . Schoenfeld : Burleigh Dr . is now being developed and a long time ago
residents o Winthrop Dr . put up a lot of pressure to develop another
road which is now Burliegh Dr . Also at the request of people I have
lost 8 lots . I put in Uptown Dr . Now the extension of Sandra Place
has been rescinded and I have to live with this problem .
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Mr . Lewis : No recommendation should be put through by this Planning
Boar+lVithout a master plan for this area . This should involve the
Village of Cayuga Heights , the Town of Lansing , and the Town of Ithaca .
I would suggest extending Sheraton Drive ,
Mr . Schoenfeld : I know the appearance of a hodge-podge is a result of
my having to change my plans over the years because of those very
influences .
Mrs . Holcomb : We are talking about the addition of 37 lots to the
existing situation . The traffic problems on Winthrop exist and we are
talking about 37 additional units . The present traffic that is coming
from Lansing is , of necessity , using Burleigh Drive . The addition of
either two or three other intersections is going to relieve the pressure
on portions of Burleigh Dr . , but that in no way answers Mr . Lewis ' ques -
tion because ultimately all this traffic will come into Winthrop in the
Village of Cayuga Heights ,
Mr . Fabbroni : The approach was made to get the Village and the Towns
of Lansing and Ithaca and the County to get together to develop the
missing length of road to connect Uptown Rd . and Sheraton Dr . . At this
time the 'pillage is not willing to concur with this proposal .
David Allee , Trustde , Village of Cayuga Heights : If you can visualize
a couple of things - -
l . What is going to happen if you dump traffic onto Triphammer as a
result of the construction at Route 13 overpass and changes of road
access onto Triphammer .
2 . We have been talking with Lansing re Graham Road but I have not seer.
® any feasibility study .
3 . What is going to happen with the ring road ( circumferential ) concept
4 . The location of Chateau Claire apartments also add some questions .
Until we get answers to some of these questions we are going to stand
pat .
Mr . Schoenfeld : A road exists already which is Uptown Dr . A point of
interest is the Cinema Theatre . The distance would be the same going
clockwise instead of counter-clockwise . I think what we have to decide
tonight is either Plan " A " or " B " will be it . There is no difference
in cost of either . I see some advantages to Plan " A " in view of the
fact that the road is not going to go to the shopping center and Plan
" A " relieves some of the traffic that now use the full length of
Burleigh Dr . Plan " A " was thoroughly studied out over several years
by the Planning Board ,
Roger Payne , 4 Sandra Place : I prefer Plan " B " . Road development will
occur from Hanshaw Rd . past St . Catherine Church across Blackstone to
Christopher Lane to Brandywine and over to Triphammer . This will en-
courage a lot of non-resident traffic through Sandra P1 . and so on .
Norm Scott , 144 Burleigh Dr . . The main question to me is the connection
of Sandra P1 . to Burleigh Dr .
Mrs . Holcomb : The only answer is that the original plan and subdivision
approvaltwat was given by this Planning Board shows Sandra P1 . going
through . Construction was delayed by action of the Town Board and they
have not indicated whether Sandra P1 . will or will not be opened .
William Scott , 145 Burleigh Dr . : We came here to discuss pros and cons
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of different things . We must agree that Mr . Schoenfeld has a problem
and something has to be done to make it possible for this development
to go ahead . It appears to me at this point we have a future problem
down on Winthrop . We have a problem of not being able to connect
Uptown to Cinema Dr . I am in favor of the adoption of Plan " B " and
moving ahead .
Harr _Missirian , 139 Simsbury Dr . : There is one dead end street over
in the Village . Why not have a dead end in the Town of Ithaca . I am
concerned with the safety of the children . There may be some possibilit
of channelling traffic from Lansing to the new traffic light at Trip-
hammer . I would suggest that the Planning Board delay this just a
little bit more in order to see what the State and County will do .
Because the County and the State are working together on the traffic
signalization to and from the Triphammer Shopping Center and because of
the use of Sheraton Dr . I think you should wait ,
Mr . Fabbronie, We have not gone into this with a tunnel vision . As far
as more Maginative design , I would like to hear from Mr . Schoenfeld as
to the past history of this development .
Mr . Schoenfelde, I operated that area as a farm for 15 years and then
the government told me I could not do that - I could not put in crops ,
Professor Parsons on the faculty at Cornell helped me develop a fine
plan . I wanted to put in a main road from Triphammer Rd . to Warren Rd .
using the Gas and Electric power line . Cornell and Lansing turned us
down . These imaginative plans were produced . They were very expensive .
I had easements and right of ways . This was as far back as 1954 - 56 .
Mrs . Holcombe, I have a statement of fact , By Law we have 45 days from
this date to approve , approve with modifications , or disapprove this
presentation by Mr . Schoenfeld , Mrs . Holcomb directed the following to
Mr . Missiriane, Within this 45 days and with possible alternates , what
do you see as the impact on present Burleigh Dr . if these additional
roads are not put through? Mr . Missirian responded - Do what is done
in the Village of Cayuga Heights , Mrs , Holcomb pointed out that the
Town has a legal limit on the length of cul de sacs .
Mr . Fabbronie, Speaking to Mr . Missirian - If the light at Triphammer is
worked out ow will that affect the two plans presented here tonight ?
I think it will have a further positive effect . Mr . Missirian agreed and
said that yes , it will have a positive effect on the traffic situation
in the area . Mr . Fabbroni continued : A traffic count was made at the
first question about Burleigh Dr . and Uptown Rd . to see what the volumes
were . The peak volumes were 125 cars using Burleigh Dr . coming home
from work . Mr . Missirian said that these counts are not realistic
because you will have a different set of habits in the future . Mrs .
Holcomb showed on the map the present development in the area including
Lansing with the apartments which are pretty well full . Mr . Fabbroni
also indicated the through traffic as it may be accomplished . He said
that with the two alternates presented Plan " B " discourages through
traffic .
Stuart Lewis : You people should be talking with the other municipalitie
Mrs . Holcomb said that we have upon several occasions met with them ,
There has been no progress to date , however , we are continuing to meet ,
Harlin R . McEwen , Fire Chief , Village of Cayuga Heights : I live on
Winthrop Dr . on the upper en towards Warren Rd . It Sandra .P1 . is
opened and we encourage traffic through there I think it will be a very
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bad situation . I would support Plan " B " .
Harriet Peters , 125 Burleigh Dr . : We had an apartment in Uptown Village .
® We left Uptown Village and traveled over Burleigh Dr . Uptown Rd . is in
very bad condition . It should be improved which would solve a big
problem . Mrs . Holcomb commented that a request was submitted by the
Town to the State last November for an area speed limit between Trip-
hammer and Warren north of Hanshaw . We are still waiting for an answer
from the State DOT .
Person from the floors The real concern is in the 37 lots and what the
access and egress points would be at the top of Uptown Rd . Could we
not have the roads dead end before Uptown ? It would not injure the plan .t
for the development of the 37 units but it would be too long for a cul
de sac .
Lady from the floors you can put up all the speed limit signs
you want
but there is no one to enforce the laws in the Town of Ithaca .
Joseph Be Perine , 328 WinthLrop Dr . s If Sandra Place is opened up I woul�
move out . I thin it is encumbent upon the developer to achieve the
safety of the people who will live in the development .
Stuart Lewis : Would there be a possibility of a park in the area ? For
bike ---Fraffic�j etc . ?
Roger Payne : Sandra Place Extension is used as a bike area . If it is
opened up this would be gone ,
Pat Ostrander , 1460 Hanshaw Rd . : The Town of Ithaca does not have an
constab e . What good are speed limits , stop signs , etc . ? y
Mr . Perine : Since there is no enforcement then safety is encumbent upon
the developer .
Harlin McEwen : There has been some discussion about law enforcement in
the Town of Ithaca . The Town of Ithaca has such a difficult area to
service with law enforcement . There have been discussions with the
Village of Cayuga Heights . But what about the other areas such as west
Hill , Honness Lane ?
Mrs . Holcomb : The Northeast is essentially an entity . Then we have a
pocket in Slaterville , Eastern Heights , Honness Lane . South Hill is als :
another separate problem . Elmira Road and Coy Glen . Then we have West
Hill .
Lara K . Stanton , 2 Sandra P1 . : One traffic officer would certainly
helps Even lust one .
Harry Missirian0 I suggest the Town send a letter several times a year
to the - residents asking them to adhere to the road signs . Mr . Scannell
commented that if that is such a good idea , why doesn ' t the County do
it !
. Mrs . Holcomb : As a summary I will say that there is
general
about the whole matter of traffic in the Northeast . There willnbera
continuing effort to solve it . As for the two plans , I have heard no
one opt for Plan " A " . All who have spoken have been in favor of Plan
" B " . Mr . Missirian has spoken for a delay .
Town of Ithaca Planning Board - 7 - September 3 , 1974
Mrs . Holcomb declared the Public Hearing closed at 10 .000 P . M .
100001 P . M . PUBLIC HEARING : CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR CLUS -
® TER DEVELOPMENT OF 12 UNITS ON ELM STREET EXTENSION BY BROUWER
Mr . Stephen Brouwer presented a Letter of Intent to the Planning
Board dated 8 / 29/ 74 and information in written form on the Longhouse
Cooperative , Inc . ( See copies attached to official minutes of this
meeting ) .
Mr . Fabbroni stated that Longhouse Cooperative , Inc . have provided
the Planning Board with all of the information we requested at the pre -i
vi meeting . Their proposal complies with the present zoning ordin -
ance and also the proposed zoning ordinance . Mr . Fabbroni stated that
he could see no problems with the proposal . Mr . Fabbroni requested
that Mr . Brouwer submit the full articles of incorporation and the by-
laws . Mrs . Holcomb added that provision for payment of taxes and specia
benefits should be included .
Mr . Fabbroni noted that Lonqhouse has situated the proposed build -
ings on wooded land . He also noted that the land is much flatter than
the USGS maps show . Mr . Brouwer stated that there will be 12 units in
4 separate buildings . Each will be a separate stage of development .
Mr . Fabbroni stated that this type of development is ideally suited for
West Hill . Mr . Brouwer and Mr . Heyman noted that generally the occupant
will be members of the corporation and pay rent to the corporation ,
However , the corporation could sub- let .
Qestion from the floor - what about West Hill School and the over-
crowding there already . Mrs . Holcomb pointed out that this proposal
involves only a total of 12 units and it can never go beyond that number
Availability of water on West Hill was discussed . Mrs . Holcomb
pointed out that the plans are to stop Bolton Point water at South Hill ,
but perhaps in the future water could come from the City system which
will then have enough water to serve West Hill .
MOTION by Mr . Sam Slack , seconded by Mr . Robert Scannell ;
RESOLVED , that the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca grant and
, hereby does grant preliminary approval to Longhouse Cooperative , Inc .
of Plan dated August 25 , 1974 , for 11 , 6 acres of land off Elm Street
Extension , tax parcel # 28 - 1 - 28 . 4 , for a maximum of 12 units in 4 buil -
dings of 3 units each . The request for preliminary approval is on the
entire site . Final approval will be requested for Site 1 which includes
one building of 3 units as indicated on said plan of August 25 , 1974 ,
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Holcomb , Scannell , Harris , Slack , Lowe , Baker ,
Nay - None ,
The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously ,
Mr . Fabbroni indicated that the following items will be required
for presentation at the time of request for final approval :
1 . Health Dept . approval for well and septic field for Site 1 .
2 . Articles of Incorporation .
3 . By-Laws of the Cooperative .
4 . Letter of Intent be modified to include the statement that you
are requesting approval of this development under Article 281
of Town Law .
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Mrs . Holcomb closed the Public Hearing at 10020 p . m .
FURTHER DISCUSSION OF SCHOENFELD SUBDIVISION
There was a brief discussion of a possible park area being reques ®
ted from Mr . Schoenfeld out of the remaining area proposed to be deve ®
loped .
Mrs , Holcomb also briefly outlined the procedure ahead in this
matter . If the Planning Board goes to Plan " B " , the matter must first
go to the Town Board for a Public Hearing to remove the present road
location of Sandra Place from the Official Map , It was agreed by all
five members present that they prefer Plan " B " .
MEETING DATES
The next meeting of the Planning Board will be September 17 , 1974 .
After that the Planning Board will probably meet next on October 8th
and the 22nd . Mrs . Holcomb will make the request from the Planning
Board that the Town Board at their next meeting on September 9 , 1974 ,
schedule a Public Hearing to discuss proposed changes on the Official
Highway Map ,
ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting was adjourned at 10035 p . m .
Respectfully submitted ,
Nancy M . Fuller , Secretary .
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TOWN CLERK ' S OFFICE
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sworn , say that I am the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins
Coun.Loy , New York , that the following notice has been duly posted on
the sign board of the Town Clerk of the down of Ithaca and that the
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notice has been duly published in the local newspaper :
( Ithaca Journal ) Notice of Public hearing to be held on Tuesday ,
September 3 , 1974 at . the following times for the purposes of considera -
tion of the following matters : ( See attached sheet ) .
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1 . 8 : 00 p . m . Consideration of a proposal by Mr . Willis Hilker
for the development of cluster housing on a one - acre parcel
off Coddington Road .
2 . 8 : 30 p . m . Consideration of a preliminary subdivision plan
for Otto Schoenfeld in the Northeast with two alternates for
road development .
3 . 9 : 15 p . m . Consideration of a preliminary plan for a cluster
development of 12 units on Elm Street Extension proposed by
Stephen Brouwer .
and to hear all persons for or against such proposals .
_ ` TOWNOFITHACA.
. . PLANNINGBOARD
NOTICE OFPUBLIC HEARINGS .
` . SEPTEMBER3, 1974
NOTICE `IS HEREBY G15'EN that the planning
Boirdof the Town of Ithaca will hold Public Heahngs at
the TownOfflcesp108 East Green Street (third floor),
Ithaca, New York, on Tuesday,September311974, atthe
following times for the purposes of the consideration of
tbefotowingmatters:
>� 1. 8:00 P.M. : Consideration of a proposal by Mr. Willis
Hillier for the development of cluster housing on a one-
_acreparceloff CoddingtonRoad
2.8:30P.M. : Considerationof a preliminarysubdivision
Plan for Otto Schoenfeld in the Northeast with two alter-
natesvforroad development.
3. 9:15 P.M. : Consideration of a preliminary plan fora
cluster development of 12 units on Elm Street Extension
Proposed by Stephen Brouwer.
MW to heal all persons for or against such proposals.
By Order of the Chairwoman
Of the Planning Board of the
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TOWN OF ITHACA
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
SEPTEMBER 3 , 1974
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Board of the
Town of Ithaca will hold Public Hearings at the Town Offices ,
108 East Green Street ( third floor ) , Ithaca , New York , on
Tuesday , September 3 , 1974 , at the following times for the purposes
of the consideration of the following matters :
1 . 8 : 00 P . M . : Consideration of a proposal by Mr . Willis Hilker
for the development of cluster housing on a one-
acre parcel off Coddington Road
2 . 8 : 30 P . M . : Consideration of a preliminary subdivision plan for
® Otto Schoenfeld in the Northeast with two alternates
for road development
3 . 9 : 15 P . M . : Consideration of a preliminary plan for a cluster
development of 12units on Elm Street Extension
proposed by Stephen Brouwer
and to hear all persons for or against such proposals .
By Order of the Chairwoman
of the Planning Board of the
Town of Ithaca
Edward L . Bergen
Town Clerk
Dated : August 14 , 1974
Publish : August 28 , 29 ; 30 , 1974 .
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SOUTH HILL ESTATES
HILKER CONSTRUCTION *0 e q IVC e
400 CODDINGTON ROAD
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
September 3 . 1974
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hereby submit pl^ ns for „ six ( 6 ) Unit cluster housing
development located on pennsylvonin Avenue , off. Coddington R.oq. d e
• mho six ( F, ) units q.re to bn us � d ! ts single fpmij:y n. rartments for
rent .
OTTO B. SCHOENFELD
P. 0 . BOX N0 . 1
ITHACA, N . Y . 14850
Sept . 3 , 1974
Town of Ithaca Planning Board
Regular Meeting Sept . 3 , 1974
Ladies and Gentlemen :
I submit for public and board preliminary approval Plan "A " for the development
of approximately 18 acres in the Toe+vn of Ithaca to be known as Section Five of
Williamsburg Park.
Subject to final approval , all of the necessary rights - of - ways will be conveyed
to the Town of Ithaca . At present , the sixty foot wide strip in the Town of
Ithaca adjacent to the Town of Lansing is committed to public use only. Owners
of the segments involved are bound by these commitments and ready to convey
when required .
Plan " B " is designed to discourage thru traffic to Sandra Place via an extension
thru the Village of Cayuga Heights to Cinema and Sheraton Drives . However ,
the Village of Cayuga Heights resolved to abandon this plan thereby negating the
value of Plan " B " . Plan "A" being confined to local traffic would shunt the
traffic to and from Uptown Village apartments away from Burleigh Drive thereby
releiving it of some traffic .
Yours truly,
Otto B . Schoenfe d , owner
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INFORMATION CONCERNING INCORPORATION OF LONGHOUSE COOPERATIVE ,
INC . AND OF THE MAINTENANCE PROVISION OF THE BYLAWS OF LONG -
HOUSE , INC ,
Attorney handling incorporation and other matters
for Longhouse Cooperative , Inc . : Elizabeth Yanof .
Dewitt Building , 1st floor
Ithaca , NY 14850
273 - 6300
Type of corporation : Cooperative Corporation
Statement of Purpose : The purposes of Longhouse Cooperative ,
Inc . are to own land , construct and operate adequate and
safe housing for stockholders , and to engage in other activities
for the common good of the stockholders . By owning land in
common and by corporate ownership of our dwelling units
which will be rented to stockholders , we plan to achieve
economy in construction and maintenance as well as to
create a friendly , cooperative atmosphere in which we and
our children can live and work . All of the actions of
Longhouse Cooperative , Inc . , will be taken to further these
purposes . �J
Maintenance Agreement : ( Taken from the bylaws of the Corpo -
ration ) The Board of Directors shall ,
at its first working meeting , establish
a Maintenance Committee which shall
have the duty to establish the amount payable , as a part of
each cooperator ' s monthly rent , for maintenance of buildings ,
properties , and land . This committee shall see to the safe
and proper maintenance of all such buildings , properties , and
land and shall annually report to the Board of Directors the
amount to be added to each cooperator ' s rent for these services ,
The Chairman / woman of this committee shall be responsible to ,
and shall make his / her name , address , and telephone number
available to , the appropriate official ( s ) of the Town of
Ithaca and to any other duly authorized agency or governmental
unit so requesting .
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LONGHOUSE COOPERATIVE , INC .
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Letter of Intent
To : Town of Ithaca Planning Board
We , Elizabeth Brouwer , Stephen Brouwer , Rose K . Goldsen ,
Scott Heyman , and Sarah Wessels , incorporators of and share -
holders of Longhouse Cooperative , Inc . , intend to build
housing on 11 . 6 acres of land on Elm Street Extension in the
Town of Ithaca . We intend to build 12 units of housing - - four
buildings of three units each as shown in our preliminary
site plane Development will occur in four stages , each build -
ing of three units being one stage . Therefore , if we are
granted approval of our preliminary plans , we will submit
® for final approval the plans for stage one - - the three unit
building indicated at site one in the preliminary site plan .
The entire development - - 11 . 6 acres of land and all
buildings and facilities - - will be owned and operated by
the Longhouse Cooperative , Inc . Units of housing will be
leased to the members of the corporation . All maintenance
and buildings
and improvement of the land /will be the responsibility of
the Longhouse Cooperative , Inc . , through its Board of Directors
and its membership . Members of the cooperative will be assessed
by the Board of Directors for such charges as may result .
Respectfully submitted 8 / 29 / 74
Elizabeth Brouwer , Stephen Brouwer ,
Rose K . Goldsen , Scott Heyman , Sarah
Wessels