HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 1977-11-15 TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
TUESDAY' , NOVEMBER 15 , 1977
The Town of Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday ,
'November 15 , 1977 , in Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street ( second floor ) , Ithaca ,
N . Y . , at 7 : 30 p . m .
PRESENT : Chairman Liese Bronfenbrenner , Patrick Mackesey , Eva Hoffmann ,
James Baker , Henry Aron , Montgomery May , Lawrence Fabbroni ( Town Engineer ) ,
Robert Bonnell ( Assistant to the Town Engineer ) .
ALSO PRESENT : Orlando Iacovelli , Attorney Wesley McDermott , Councilman
Noel Desch , Paul Iacovelli , J . Hulbirt , Betty Li , C . Y . Li , Susan Fertik ,
Ralph Iacovelli , Janet Brady , Joseph R . Cardonia , Gracia Cardonia , Barbara
Schultz , Aafke Steenhuis , Charles Kidney , Elizabeth Kidney , Helen Spanswick ,
Kay J . Johnson , Allen L . Johnson , Lyman E . Baker , Carl S . Baker , W . A . Baker ,
Edward Pesaresi , Ardis Pesaresi , W . C . Silvernail , Carol S . Silvernail , Patty
L . Porter , Thomas B . Mills , George Kugler , Ron Simpson , Bonnie Simpson ,
Philip Lerman ( Ithaca Journal ) , Dan Bateson ( WHCU ) .
Chairman Bronfenbrenner declared the meeting duly opened at 7 : 31 p . m .
PUBLIC HEARING : CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF R . M . AND M . N . BROWN ( ORLANDO
IACOVELLI AS AGENT ) TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 3 . 5 ACRES FROM RESIDENCE DISTRICT
R- 15 TO MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT , TAX PARCEL 6 - 53 - 1 - 10 , FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
A 16 - 18 UNIT APARTMENT IN THE VICINITY OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE EXTENSION .
Chairman Bronfenbrenner declared the Public Hearing in the above - noted
matter duly opened at 7 : 31 p . m . and presented for the record the Clerk ' s
'joAf. fidavit of Posting and Publication of the Notice of Public Hearing in Town
Hall and the Ithaca Journal on November 8 , 1977 , and November 10 , 1977 , respec -
tively , together with the Secretary ' s Affidavit of Service by Mail of said
Notice to six neighbors and Mr . Orlando Iacovelli .
Mrs . Bronfenbrenner reported on behalf of the ad hoc Committee to
look into this proposal , its members being , Jonathan Bradley , Patrick Mackesey ,
Eva Hoffmann , Liese Bronfenbrenner , and Larry Fabbroni , that on the basis of
land use and location this request for rezoning was not a good idea and to
generate additional traffic on Coddington Road until it is improved is not a
good idea , but , that this conclusion would not preclude the opening of Juniper
Drive .
Mr . Iacovelli tacked up on the bulletin board the proposed plans and
Attorney Wesley McDermott spoke to the Board . Mr . McDermott stated that Mr .
Iacovelli , as agent for a Mr . and Mrs . Brown , presented plans for the re -
zoning of parcel no . 6 - 53 - 1 - 10 , 3 . 5 acres , on October 4 , 1977 . Mr . McDermott
stated that , first of all , he would like to say a few things about Mr .
Iacovelli - - he is presently a resident of Guelph , Ontario , Canada , and until
the time he took the job as . head wrestling coach at Guelph University , he was
a resident sof Ithaca , a graduate of the Ithaca schools , a graduate of Ithaca
College where he did his graduate work . Mr . McDermott stated that as recently
as last summer Mr . Iacovelli . has purchased land in the area that we are dis -
cussing and in the near future he will be returning to the Ithaca area
where he wishes to make his home . Mr . McDermott stated that Mr . Iacovelli ' s
other and his three brothers are living in the area of Hudson Street and
{ endall Avenue to the south .
Mr . McDermott noted that with reference to the zoning map , the parcel
is south of Pennsylvania Avenue , south of the R - 9 and R - 15 and northeast of
Juniper Drive ; and with reference to the tax map , parcel no . 53 - 1 - 10 is bounded
on the south by the NYSEG right of way , formerly the Delaware and Lackawanna
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Railroad right of way , and on the west by Mr . Kidney . He stated that Mr .
Iacovelli also owns a parcel to the southwest adjacent to the NYSEG right of
,-� way and on which he hopes to build a home . He stated that to the east the
parcel is bounded by a 40 acre parcel owned by Mr . Sincebaugh and to the
north by Mr . Steenhuis .
Mr . McDermott stated that the original plan as submitted on the 4th of
October involved a proposal to develop this area with a 28 - unit apartment
house consisting of three floors . Mr . McDermott stated that Mr . Iacovelli
has reconsidered his proposal and is now proposing that it be rezoned and he
be permitted to place an 18 -unit building on the parcel . Mr . McDermott noted
again that the NYSEG right of way is t.o the south and the parcel Mr . Iacovelli
has purchased is to the southwest and , to the east , Mr . Sincebaugh ' s parcel .
He stated that the area is 3 . 5 acres , or , in excess of 150 , 000 sq . ft . He
stated that the plan Mr . Iacovelli . proposes is excellent in terms of yard
usage or space _ usage in that the structure occupies approximately 10 , 000
sq . ft . of area on the lot which is less than 10% of the entire lot , thus
leaving open spaces , recreation area , room for plantings that will enhance
the area without being inconsistent or crowding the area . Mr . McDermott
pointed out that under the R - 15 provisions , the density permissible would
exceed by far the density proposed here . He stated that the permissible
square footage for a lot is 15 , 000 sq . ft . and one may have an apartment
resulting in two families or two units per lot , but the present proposal
for up to 18 units is substantially less than that . Mr . McDermott noted
that to the north , which is downhill and , he thought of less concern , there
is existing brush or tree line - - hedge - - or whatever you would call it ,
which screens it from the downhill area . He noted that to the south , the
Juniper Drive side , there is a hedge which isnot shown here on the map ,
and furthermore , it is screened from the nearest dwelling by distance - - the
nearest dwelling being on Juniper Drive which is roughly 250 ' away . He said
that the contour drops off quite rapidly and , according to the information
that they have and having actually visited the site , he believed that there
are no visual obstructions by the proposal as it now stands . Mr . McDermott
stated that he should point out that . , .th.e structure itself , as presently
shown on the drawing , is the same at it was when Mr . Iacovelli made the pre -
sentation on October 4th in terms of layout . He stated that he did not know ,
necessarily , that Mr . Iacovelli is committed particularly to that layout .
He stated that in changing the number of units , Mr . Iacovelli considered
eliminating the upper floor , but if , in fact , the zoning change is granted by
the Town Board , this is something in terms of design that he would have to
go back to the architect and work with. the Planning Board and the Town Board
to determine what would be most architecturally pleasing in terms of the
setting . He stated that the maximum height of the structure as shown here
would be 26 ' , adding that he could change the current plan and still remain
within the proposed 18 units . He noted two ways to do that : ( 1 ) eliminate
the upper floor which would reduce the height ; or ( 2 ) use a slab on grade
keeping the structure at the same height and not in any way interfering with
the people to the south .
Mr . McDermott stated that as for sewer and water provisions , it is his
understanding that the east line of the property coincides with the main water
line . He stated that with sewer there are two possibili gs : ( 1 ) to the
west where there is an existing right of way of 20 ' whic reserved by the
IsBrowns when they conveyed the property to the Browns ; ( 2 ) to the east along
the 20 ' right of way on Mr . Kidney ' s property there is a sewer manhole which
he would have access to and which could provide sewerage to the development .
Mr . McDermott stated that , as for traffic flow , there are two possibili -
ties ; probably both would be utilized . ( 1 ) to the south and into Juniper
Drive ; ( 2 ) to the northwest along the existing right of way which has access
to Pennsylvania Avenue Extension . He commented that he was not sure what the
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` road running off is called .
Mr . McDermott pointed out that there was some question from the Minutes
bf October 4th whether Mr . Iacovelli did have access or right of access . Mr .
McDermott stated that Mr . Iacovelli does have access and the right to use the
extension , both across the NYSEG right of way and the extension to the west
which also goes on to Coddington Road and to the other direction which is north .
He stated that for reference , that right of way or the use of Pennsylvania
Avenue Extension was reserved in the Deed from Baker to Ayers recorded in
Liber 250 of Deeds on Page 201 , and Ayers to Brown in Liber 279 of Deeds on
page 591 . Mr . McDermott noted that by having the three alternatives for
ingress and egress this diminishes drastically the traffic flow particularly
on the downhill side which is most practical in the winter months as the main
feeder out of the area .
Mr . McDermott pointed out that with the limited density which Mr .
Iacovelli proposes being less than that if he developed it under the present
zoning rules , this eliminates some of the concern for the volume on to
Coddington Road . He also noted , ,: . as was mentioned earlier in this meeting ,
the probability that at some point Juniper Drive would be extended to the
north and , if one looks at the tax map , this is the most practical way to open
up the property owned by Mr . Sincebaugh . He commented that that would feed
into - either Pennsylvania Avenue or come in at the intersection opposite
Kendall Avenue as it comes into Pennsylvania Avenue .
Mr . McDermott , referring to the accommodations that Mr . Iacovelli proposes ,
s � i e proposes that he leave the parking as originally presented at 39 spaces ,
which is in excess of two spaces per unit , which , he believed , is more than
®; adequate to cover the question of parking in the area .
�► Mr . McDermott stated that he had mentioned the screening , both to the
north and the south , and in terms of visibility above from the south , to go
with the distance involved and the drop - off contour , and the height when com -
pleted , the structure itself will present no distraction of view for those in
the Juniper Drive area . He added that to the north , it is already screened by
the hedge and the existing tree line .
Mr . McDermott , referring to other questions that have been raised , noted
the question of safety and stated that certainly we are all concerned about
this . He stated that this is one of the reasons why Mr . Iacovelli decided to
reduce the number of units proposed so that there would not be as much traffic
generated into the area , and particularly in the vicinity of the Juniper Drive /
Coddington Road intersection . Mr . McDermott stated that he would like to
point out that with the proposal as submitted tonight , the traffic that one
might anticipate would , in fact , assuming a vehicle per unit , assuming two
trips per unit per day , would be less than if developed in single lots in the
R - 15 area . Mr . McDermott added that the other thing is that by opening up or
being able to proceed to the north , the Pennsylvania Avenue extension , that
exit would be the most attractive and the safest in terms of being able to
operate and stop , particularly in the winter .
Mr . McDermott stated that he thought Mr . Iacovelli has been very realistic
in his approach to developing the area and he thought that Mr . Iacovelli has
tried to present a quality structure which is not only consistent but less
than the density that one might anticipate might develop under present zoning
regulations . Mr . McDermott stated that the market that Mr . Iacovelli is
concerned with , that he would like to promote , is Morse Chain , Ithaca College ,
National Cash Register - - he hopes to attract families that are employees at
one of these three establishments . Mr . McDermott stated that this makes a
great deal of sense and this is particularly marketable .
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Mr . McDermott stated that he had mentioned maximum height and further
stated that in the event that Mr . Iacovelli is granted the zoning change , he
- , ( Iacovelli ) will insure that the architecture is compatible with the area and
will not detract from those who will live around it . Mr . McDermott noted that
Mr . Iacovelli is talking about a brick structure and quality construction ,
both for those who live in the building and those who surround it .
Mrs . Bronfenbrenner asked how many bedrooms are planned per unit . Mr .
Iacovelli replied that he is planning from two to three . Mrs ,. Bronfenbrenner
asked how many of the lots have reserved right of way to Pennsylvania Avenue .
Mr . McDermott referred to the Brown to NYSEG conveyance :_ and. „ specifically con -
veyed .. to . Mr . . Kidney and reserved the 20 ' right of way for the remaining pro -
perties of Brown - - properties to the east . Mr . McDermott stated that as for
the right of ingress and egress over Pennsylvania Avenue Extension , that went
back to the 1930s , he believed , in Baker to Ayers and that passed along to
the grantees , successors , and assigns - - those , h is , that took from him and
would pass to Mr . Iacovelli . Mrs . Bronfrenbrenner iq that was for the whole
3 . 5 acres . Mr . McDermott replied that it was .
Mr . Wilbur Baker , Utica Street , owner of property on Pennsylvania Avenue ,
presented a petition to the Planning Board , dated November 15 , 1977 , contai -
ning 31 names of people on Pennsylvania Avenue and Kendall Avenue opposed to
the rezoning proposal .
Mr . George Kugler , 101 Pineview Terrace , stated that the petition also
contains 22 names of persons on Juniper Drive and Pineview Terrace opposed to
the rezoning proposal .
The Petition read as follows :
" RE : Opposition of Rezoning in Our Neighborhood
We , the undersigned , who live in the Juniper -Hickory - Pineview- Pennsyl -
vania - Kendall areas , vigorously oppose , and will continue to oppose by all
means at our disposal , the proposed multiple - apartment units on Pennsylvania
Avenue Extension . We will also oppose all efforts to have rental houses ,
apartment - complexes , opening of roads , etc , that might change the character
of our neighborhood or that are contrary to current zoning .
The following are some of the reasons why we are united in strong opposi -
tion of the construction of rental property on Pennsylvania Avenue Extension :
1 ) It would radically change the character of our neighborhood which is
a quiet residential area with " no outlet ” dead - end streets , relatively large
lots , and little traffic .
2 ) It would suddenly reduce the value of our property which we purchased
after careful consideration of the neighborhood and the quality of life there .
It would be clearly unfair and irresponsible to allow such a radical change
in a nice area which is now built up .
3 ) It is implied that Juniper Drive would become a through - street con -
necting it with Pennsylvania Avenue Extension . This is an outrageous propo -
sition : Juniper Drive is a steep road and the heavy and careless traffic
associated with dense rental property at the bottom of the street would create
hazards to our children , produce noise , and invite strangers .
4 ) We already have trouble with traffic on Juniper Drive : the hill is
very steep and the intersection with Coddington Road is hazardous . This is
especially frightening because our children have to walk up to Coddington Road
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and wait for the bus . Cars coming from the south from behind the hill cannot
see what is at the intersection . Furthermore , it is frequently impossible or
very difficult to drive up on Juniper Drive in the winter . Often cars park at
the top of the hill so that they can get out in the morning ( for example , Mr .
Fertik is a pharmacist who must get to work ) . The neighborhood would get to -
gether after a heavy snowfall and help cars struggling on Juniper Drive . Hav -
ing rental apartments at the foot of the hill would mean not only many more
cars parked along the street , abandoned in the snow or blocking traffic , but
it would also destroy the closeness that has developed among neighbors in this
area .
This is a friendly neighborhood and residing here greatly increases the
joy of living in Ithaca . We trust the Planning Board will vote against this
request for rezoning and will continue to do so whenever such requests are
submitted . "
Mr . Kugler stated that he would like to welcome this developer . backito
South Hill as a resident and developer of a single family home . Mr . Kugler
asked why Mr . Iacovelli is so favored as being granted spot zoning . Mr .
Kugler stated that this petition applies to the Pennsylvania Avenue and
Kendall Avenue people also . He stated that this is a basic petition . Mr .
Kugler stated that Mr . Sincebaugh said that he ( Sincebaugh ) is interested in
the single family zoning . Mr . Kugler said , as for the apartment thing , the
students are flocking back to the Ithaca College Campus in huge numbers and he
would question the need for apartments . Mr . Kugler stated that the thing the
residents are concerned with is the change in values and the change in the
type of neighborhood and spot zoning . Mr . Kugler stated that this would be
a landmark case for spot zoning . He said this is a business enterprise for
,Mr . Iacovelli ' s own economic enri. :chmen.t . _
Mr . Lyman Baker , 257 Pennsylvania Avenue , stated that the cars generated
by this project could cause damage to his home , and , the road is only 20 '
wide - - this is not safe , especially at the curve up by Steenhuis .
Mr . Thomas Mills , 108 Pineview Terrace , stated that two or three times
the term " present " or " presently " was used if this were allowed , and the
term " present " keeps cropping up . He asked what might happen in the future ;
are there additions contemplated in the future .
Mr . McDermott replied that as far as the actual design of the building
at this time Mr . Iacovelli found it financially prohibitive to go with the
larger building . Mr . McDermott stated that Mr . Iacovelli is committed to the
parking as shown and committed to the quality structure . He stated that with
reference to the structure , he used the word " present " . Mr . Iacovelli has not
in fact , because of cost , returned to the architect to determine what design
would be compatible with the roads. , size , etc . - - would it be architecturally
practical to eliminate the " wings " or what other changes might be made . Mr .
McDermott stated that he did not mean that .; there would be any additional plans
for the area .
Mrs . Patty Porter , 104 Juniper Drive , stated that Mr . Iacovelli said
" quality structure " . She stated that at the last meeting he talked about 900
sq . ft . for two or three bedrooms . She said that she did not think that is
®quality size for families . She stated that there would also be two or more
cars .
Mr . Iacovelli stated that he knew that there are other apartments in the
Town of Ithaca - - Gere , Dennis - - where 800 to 900 square feet is done .
Mr . Philip Lerman , Ithaca Journal , asked , other than the number of units
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• could Mr . McDermott explain how this differs from the other proposal . Mr .
McDermott replied , as follows :
� l . The number of units , which is substantially less than the density permitted
under R - 15 .
2 . The assurance of access to the northwest to Pennsylvania Avenue Extension .
3 . The determination that in fact sewer was available without obtaining
additional easements .
4 . The access to Juniper Drive was proposed before .
Mr . Lerman asked what the traffic flow would be from the building . Mr .
McDermott replied that he thought one would be talking about at least one
vehicle per unit and perhaps more , adding that he did not know what the
experience is elsewhere . He stated that this would be dispersed probably
from three potential entrances and exits , as follows : ( 1 ) Pennsylvania
Avenue Extension to the north ; ( 2 ) across the right of way to the west under
Baker to Ayers , Ayers to Brown and Brown to Iacovelli ; ( 3 ) other Brown to
Ayers right of way .
Mr . Carl Baker , 268 Pennsylvania Avenue , stated that they do not need
any more sewer and they do not need any more traffic .
Mrs . Susan Fertik , 113 Juniper Drive , stated that the winter driving is
not for a very brief time . She stated that everyone was stuck on Monday . She
stated that they do not need any additional traffic flow .
® Mr . Allen L . Johnson , 103 Juniper Drive , stated that he did not receive
a notice of this hearing and asked if Mr . Iacovelli were notified of the
results of the committee meeting . Mrs . Bronfenbrenner pointed out that the
Planning Board only recommends to the Town Board on rezoning requests . Mr .
Johnson stated that he objected to the gross distortion _ , of the facts referring
to 150 , 000 sq . ft . and only 4 houses . Mr . McDermott pointed out that the
requirements are 15 , 000 sq . ft . for a house .
Mr . Fabbroni stated that he would like to make the same point that he
knew Mr . McDermott made when he made the comment that this proposal was
less density than single family zoning . He stated that the best he could do
is 8 lots or 16 units which will make Mr . McDermott ' s point , but in a more
realistic figure .
It was noted that there are 3 railroad tracks in the area and the
question was asked if any more go through this area . It was noted that there
are no more . The question was asked - - would the 20 ' right of way be safe
for fire equipment , and - - under the terms of the easements described would
the Town be able to maintain such . Mr . Fabbroni stated that this would have
to be only a driveway maintained by the owner . Mr . Fabbroni noted that the
Town can only take a road that is 60 ' wide . Mr . Fabbroni stated that the
access way to the northwest aside from the problem spoken to by the Bakers ,
that the access way to the Coddington Road is the most difficult
access way in terms of grade and termination with Coddington Road - - it is
nothing more than a d oveway at this point . He stated that the site has
capabilities back up / oddington Road , which is somewhat the same problem , at
exits at Juniper and Coddington .
It was asked - - who is Brown and why is he conspicuously absent . Mrs .
Bronfenbrenner replied that . he is the person selling to Mr . Iacovelli . It
was stated that Mr . Iacovelli is trying to attract families from Morse Chain
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and Ithaca College and National Cash and the voice questioned this and added
that Mr . Iacovelli says - only that he is planning two and three bedroom
apartments . It was asked what Mr . Iacovelli is doing to show his good
faith .
Mr . Iacovelli pointed out the open spaces for children to play , noting
that there will be a large amount of play facilities - - swings , etc . Mr .
McDermott stated that the proximity of these 3 facilities ( Morse Chain , I . C . ,
NCR ) would be one thing also . Mr . Iacovelli stated that also the quality of
construction would attract families . Mrs . Bronfenbrenner said that she also
sees rent and how much they would be charging as being relevant .
Mr . Ron Simpson , 112 Pineview Terrace , stated that he thought - .- there - As
a very important principal of government in question here . He stated that if
the Town should change the zoning permitted , this would say that there is no
zoning protection guarantee to the residents and when he bought his property
he was quite aware of the zoning that existed and he has a lot of money in
his property . He stated that this Board ( Planning ) would do the Town a
great deal of justice to disapprove this and would be .guaranteeing the Town
residents their zoning rights .
Mr . Charles Kidney , 262 Pennsylvania Avenue , stated that his property
would be adjacent to the west . He stated that he stands to have some of his
land run over - - more than everyone . He referred to the 20 ' right of way and
stated that this is not wide enough . He stated that it is not maintained
anyway since the sewer went in . He stated that nothing has been done about
it and they do not intend to do anything about it . He said it is private
property owned by the residents and is the better way downhill in the
® wintertime . He noted the Ithaca College outlet , the traffic flow , Ithaca
College dumping out on to Coddington , the knoll there . He stated that you
cannot get out except when the City of Ithaca salts it . He stated that on
z Monday he had to hug the hedges all the way down . He noted the Pennsylvania
Avenue Extension curve . He stated that there is noway out Pennsylvania
Avenue and no way out of Juniper . He stated that the traffic flow is bad .
Mr : Lyman Baker , 257 Pennsylvania Avenue , stated that on Pennsylvania
Avenue and Coddington Road they built a new apartment and there are ten to
fifteen cars . He stated that you cannot see to get out of Pennsylvania
Avenue ,
Mr . Fabbroni stated that he would like to make a comment on a portion of
Mr . Kidney ' s comments , since he is present along with the other three land -
owners on Pennsylvania Avenue Extension , as a clarification . He stated that
the section of road known as Pennsylvania Avenue Extension which goes as a
driveway to Steenhuis and goes past Schultz , to our knowledge the Town has no
deed of record . He stated that if the residents are interested in having
the road improved for drainage , totally aside from this proposal , under
Section 200 of the Town Law , this could be done under a procedure whereby
the residents could sign a petition and have the road taken over by the Town
as a Town Road . Mr . Fabbroni said that because of the clouded history , he
is not sure that the cost would involve very much . Mr . Fabbroni stated that
it seems now from what we have heard from Baker , Schultz , Steenhuis , if only
from the standpoint of drainage , it would be well to have the road improved
and maintained . He stated that as far as that goes , the Town is interested
in alleviating the property questions .
Mr . Carl Baker , 268 Pennsylvania Avenue , stated that he worked for the
Town of Ithaca and they maintained that road , adding that it was maintained
up to just a short time ago and they even paved it once .
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Mr . C . Y . Li , 112 Juniper Drive , asked Mr . Fabbroni to please maintain
Juniper Drive better also .
Mr . William C . Silvernail , 108 Juniper Drive , asked how many more times
this will come up befor_p� this Board before the residents are sure that this
will not happen . Mrs . Pronfenbrenner replied that she did not know how many
times .
Mr . Fabbroni stated that the Town Board will be presented with the
Planning Board recommendations and at that time they will decide whether to
call a Public Hearing on the matter .
Mr . Silvernail stated that there is a problem with notification of
public hearings . Mr . Desch suggested that the residents form a neighborhood
association .
Mrs . Fertik asked if the recommendation of the ad hoc committee will be
considered .
There being no further comments from the public , the Chair declared the
Public Hearing duly closed at 8 : 38 p . m . Mrs . Bronfenbrenner asked for comments
from the Planning Board ,
Mr . Aron stated that his comment would be that the Board accept the
ad hoc committee report and that it be put in the Minutes .
Mr . Mackesey said that he had three comments : ( 1 ) He felt that just by
the proximity of being close to Ithaca College you will end up having students .
He said that he based that on the property which he used to own on Hudson
Street which was income property and he never had an inquiry which was not
students ; ( 2 ) Traffic - - basically if you end up with students , you end up
with more trips per person, per day ; ( 3 ) What is a 20 ' right of way capable
of handling ? Is it capable of handling a two - lane driveway . Mr . Fabbroni
replied that it was , adding that you would have to spend a lot for drainage
and ditching to have nine foot lanes , no less .
Mr . Aron stated to Mr . McDermott that he had mentioned that the height
of the building is a maximum of 26 ' and further stated that Mr . McDermott had
said that this would be compatible with the buildings and structures in the
area . Mr . Aron stated that he has walked this area and seen the homes and
they appear to be all one - family dwellings .
Mr . McDermott stated that first of all 26 ' is not chiselled in stone - -
that was Mr . Iacovelli ' s orginal presentation . - - 22 ' to the south and 26 ' to
the north . He stated that in preference to misleading the Board , he preferred
to leave it at the maximum height leaving the opening for slab on grade . He
noted the prior plan to cut into the hillside with the first level and then
it would be substantially less than 26 ' . He stated that he did not think that
26 ' is inconsistent with a two - family home with a peaked roof . He stated
that Juniper Drive is mostly ranch .
Mr . Aron stated that , having seen that plot of land , from Juniper Drive ,
there is a large ditch . He said he walked on Juniper and there is a terrific
amount of traffic already . He pointed out that the exit would be on to
Juniper in addition to whatever there is already . He stated that Mr .
Iacovelli is talking about going across this ditch on to Juniper .
Mr . McDermott stated , referring to the 201t : power right of way , that Mr .
Iacovelli could deal with that only on an exit basis only . He stated that
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the Board is not at that stage yet . He stated that if the zoning change were
granted , this would be worked out with the Board .
® Mr . Aron stated that he needed more concrete evidence on which way they
are going to go in order to represent people for their benefit as well as the
developer ' s . He said he could not buy the other .options .. . .
Mr . Iacovelli stated that the entrance on to Juniper Drive does not
necessitate going on to the ravine - - .- the .., entrance would be to the north or
left of that ravine . He said that the other way is the direction off the
20 ' right of way and does lead into Pennsylvania Avenue Extension .
Mr . May stated that he was concerned about the height and the 20 ' right
of way as indicated . Mr . Baker said that the uncertainty of the right of
way looks to him to be the biggest problem . Mr . May expressed concern for
fire protection safety .
Mrs . Hoffmann stated that it is true that you could have a 26 - foot
height in a single family home , but in this case you are talking about a
massive facade and this gives a completely different impression from a single
family home . Mrs . Hoffmann said that she was curious about the 26 ' when you
consider 8 ' for each floor and 2 ' for the roof . Mr . McDermott stated that
this is the exposed portion - - one story would be below ground . Mr . McDermott
stated that he should emphasize that that is the maximum height and in pre -
ference to misleading the Board , he thought to leave that height as was
originally presented in the three - story presentation so that there was the
option of eliminating the lowest level which would actually be the basement
level and going to slab on grade , or eliminating the upper level and con -
tinuing with the basement level and one floor exposure . He stated that this
is one of the things that Mr . Iacovelli will have to go back and work with
the architect on to find something architecturally desirable . He stated that
he was not qualified to arbitrarily chop off the top floor .
Mrs . Bronfenbrenner reminded the Board that the Planning Board makes a
recommendation to the Town Board because this is a rezoning request .
MOTION by Mr . Patrick Mackesey , seconded by Mr . Henry Aron :
RESOLVED , that the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca recommend and
hereby does recommend to the Town Board that the proposal of Mr . Orlando
Iacovelli , as agent for R . M . and M . N . Brown , to rezone approximately 3 . 5
acres from Residence District R - 15 to Multiple Residence District , Tax
Parcel No . 6 - 53 - 1 - 10 , for development of a 16 - 18 unit apartment in the
vicinity of Pennsylvania Avenue Extension , be denied , based on the various
things that have been discussed and the fact that it would be spot zoning
and a definite change in the character of the neighborhood , as well as the
concerns for the traffic , access to the property , the 20 ' right of way in
particular and what that would involve , and , that it is located in an R- 15
district .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Bronfenbrenner , Mackesey , Hoffmann , Baker , Aron , May .
Nay - None .
The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously .
PUBLIC HEARING : CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED 8 - CAR GARAGE AT 123 EAST KING ROAD
( " SPRINGWOOD " ) , TAX PARCEL 6 - 43 - 2 - 8 , ZONED MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND
OWNED BY EVAN MONKEMEYER .
Planning Board - 10 - November 15 , 1977
Chairman Bronfenbrenner declared the Public Hearing in the above - noted
matter duly opened at 8 : 55 p . m . and presented for the record the Clerk ' s
® Affidavit of Posting and Publication of the Notice of Public Hearing in Town
Hall and the Ithaca Journal on November 8 , 1977 , and November 10 , 1977 , res -
pectively .
Mr . Monkemeyer presented his plans for an 8 - car garage at " Springwood " .
The site plan showed the garage to be of frame construction with an off - set
roof system and the same exterior as " Springwood " - - plywood siding , Texture
I - 11 , 12 ' x 24 ' in depth , located in the southeast quadrant of the parking
lot , garage doors arranged to the south , for rental purposes , concrete
slabs 4 " reinforced , overall length is 95 . 9 ' by 23 ' 11 " , slightly recessed
in the ground , unheated , part of the garage to be used for storage .
Mr . Monkemeyer stated that he plans to develop three structures which
are just about ready now . He said he has a commitment from NYSEG . He
stated that the garage would be completed in the spring . Mr . Monkemeyer
stated that by spring there will be 7 buildings and this has all been
approved and is still part of Phase 1 .
Mrs . Bronfenbrenner asked if there were any comments from the public .
There were none . Mrs . Bronfenbrenner asked if there were any comments from
the Planning Board . There were none .
MOTION by Mr . Henry Aron , seconded by Mr . Patrick Mackesey :
RESOLVED , that the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca recommend and
hereby does recommend to the Town Board approval of an 8 - car garage at 123
East King Road , Parcel No . 6 - 43 - 2 - 8 , said garage to be approximately 96 ' x
24 ' as presented to this Board through a site plan and elevations on
November 15 , 1977 ) by Mr . Evan Monkemeyer .
There being no further discussion , the Chair culled for a vote .
Aye - Bronfenbrenner , Mackesey , Hoffmann , Baker , Aron , May .
Nay - None .
The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously .
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs . Bronfenbrenner stated that she was pleased to report that the
Town Board reappointed Mr . May and Mr . Baker to the Planning Board - - Mr .
May for a seven - year term expiring December 31 , 1984 , and Mr . Baker , our
Agricultural member for a five - year term expiring December 31 , 1982 .
Mrs . Bronfenbrenner announced that there will be a Joint Meeting of
the Town Board and the Planning Board on November 29 , 1977 .
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED 10 - YEAR PARK PLAN
Mrs . Bronfenbrenner noted that the Board had before them Mr . Fabbroni ' s
5 5 year plan for parks , called the 10 - year park plan . She stated that the
Town Board would like to have the Planning Board ' s comments on the report and
to know how the Planning Board feels about the different aspects of the plan .
Mr . Fabbroni stated that a lot has happened in the month and a half
since this was typed up ( 9 / 9 / 77 ) . He said that it is probably likely that
only the $ 130 , 000 that we have for parks will be available for parks and that
changes the picture quite a bit . He stated that the Planning Board may only
Planning Board - 11 - November 15 , 1977
want to consider the planning aspects of parks . Mr . Fabbroni commented that
if he were asked to sit down and change the timetable that would change
things quite considerably - - into 1980 .
Mr . Aron stated that he thought the Board should go over this whole
thing in a work session - - what do we want within these priorities - - what
are the priorities - - location ?
Mr . Fabbroni stated that there are two things - - the number of areas and
the scale of what you would do in different areas . He noted that this is a
very large scale plan from which you get as much as what you would want to
end up with around the Town . He said the other way is providing for the Town
on a much- lower scale - - $ 130 , 000 . He said that there is no time limit on
the $ 130 , 000 , and noted that this is very little money - - wherever we do
something , the people will cry in another area . Mr . Fabbroni stated that his
rationale with this is all those areas being best served . He said that at
this point he is second guessing himself . due to money uncertainties .
Town Councilman Noel Desch stated that the Planning Board should be
informed that the Town Board has suggested to the Park Committee , which has
been the prime mover in bringing this together , to identify the life cycle
costs - - the commitment in tax dollars in on - going costs for that package .
He said that the Town Board would appreciate all the Planning Board members '
input in accomplishing this 10 - year package . He stated that the Town Board
does not have a real handle on what these costs would be .
Mr . May stated that it seems that at the last meeting of the Planning
Board Mr . Fabbroni presented very nicely over ten years a total park develop -
ment program approaching an ultimate total utilization which could never be
accomplished in terms of dollars . Mr . May asked what , really , does the Town
Board want from us ? - - Do they want us to look at life cycle costs for all
the parks ? - - realistically , that is not possible in terms of dollars .
He suggested picking a park site and working towards it as perhaps being what
the hoard wants . He asked what kind of parks are most desirable ? Mr . May
- stated that he was confused and that he was glad Mr . Desch was here tonight .
Mr . Desch stated that Mr . Fabbroni has an awful lot to do and we should
not burden him with something that is not going to happen . He suggested the
following :
1 . We ought to be developing a strategy for obtaining Coy Glen - - that is not
easy .
2 . Develop life cycle costs in regard to DeWitt Junior High School park .
3 . Time should be spent to cost out the first element of that Report
( the 10 - year park plan ) - - 1978 , 1979 , down into 1980 .
Mr . Fabbroni stated that his biggest problem is what scale the Board
is working with - - that is a very important policy question to settle . He
stated that if you work on half the scale , you would not put East Ithaca as
high as it is . He said you would consider low maintenance facilities where
life cycle costs would be very low - - with equipment of any kind , life cycle
comes in and equipment cycle .
Mr . Desch stated that the Town Board wants from the Planning Board a
rundown on what they see needed and where and when - - the taxpayer wants to
know how much this whole thing will run over the years .
Mrs . Bronfenbrenner stated that the Town Board has a committee and the
Planning Board - 12 - November 15 , 1977
Planning Board works separately . . Mr . Desch stated that there should be one
joint committee .
Mrs . Hoffmann stated that it seemed to her that the Town Board should
have a lot of concrete information that the Planning Board should not spend
more time gathering .
Mr . Aron stated that he agreed with Mrs . Bronfenbrenner ' s point , adding
that he favored that very much .
Mr . May stated that the Town Board is going back to what we have already
done here by the 5 + 5 year plan .
Mr . Desch stated that he was not sure of the form of the request that
the Planning Board received . He wondered if the Board were asked formally
or verbally . He said he was aware of the confusing aspects . Mr . Desch
continued and stated that life cycle costs are being asked for and the Town
Board work association on the proposal also . He said the . Planning Board
should be thinking about who it would appoint to this joint committee - - two
or three people , the Town Board has three people . He said that perhaps in the
next month the Planning Board might consider who that respresentative should
be and from there we would look at these questions as a joint committee .
Mr . May stated that it has been very confusing to him ; he has not been
able to identify what was wanted . Mr . Desch stated that some parts are more
definitive than others , and that is the problem .
Mrs . Hoffmann stated that the Board also has not had a really good
opportunity to see the park plan . She noted that with regard to scale of
development , how far should each park be developed is the question .
Mr . Desch stated that the level of development of each particular park
and also the consequences of development of each of those pieces , is the
key . He concluded by noting that it is the Planning Board that knows about
the feelings and needs and how far people want to go .
REPORT OF THE SIGN ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
The Sign Ordinance Committee had asked that their report be postponed .
The committee will meet on Thursday , November 17 , 1977 - - its members being
Henry Aron , Montgomery May , and Robert Bonnell ,
RECOMMENDATION TO TOWN BOARD IN RE PLANNING BOARD CHAIRPERSON FOR 1978
MOTION by Mr . Henry Aron , seconded by Mrs . Eva Hoffmann :
RESOLVED , that the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca recommend to the
Town Board the appointment of Mrs . Liese Bronfenbrenner as Chairperson of
the Planning Board for another term of office commencing January 1 , 1978 .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Mackesey , Hoffmann , Baker , Aron , May .
Nay - None .
Abstain - Bronfenbrenner .
The MOTION was declared to be carried .
ADJOURNMENT
Upon Motion , the meeting was adjourned at 9 : 55 p . m .
Respectfully submitted , Nancy M . Fuller , Secretary .
• A "GENDA
TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
® TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 15 , : 1977
7 : 30 P . M . PUBLIC HEARING : Consideration of request of R . M .
and M . N . Brown ( Orlando I-acovelli as agent ) to
rezone approximately 3 . 5 acres from Residence
District R- 15 to Multiple Residence District ,
Tax Parcel 6 - 53 - 1 - 10 , for development of a 16 - 18
unit apartment in the vicinity of Pennsylvania
Avenue Extension .
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8 : 00 P . M . PUBLIC HEARING : Consideration of proposed 8 -car
garage at 123 East King Road ( " Springwood " ) , Tax
Parcel 6 - 43 - 2 - 8 , zoned Multiple Residence District
and owned by Evan Monkemeyer ,
8 : 15 P . M . Discussion of proposed to year Park Plan
8 : 45 P . M . Report of Sign Ordinance Committee
9 : 00 P . M . ADJOURNMENT
NOTE : IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PLANNING BOARD CANNOT ATTEND , PLEASE
CALL ME IMMEDIATELY AT 273 - 1721 .
I
Nancy M . Fuller
Secretary
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
TOWN CLERK ' S OFFICE
ITHACA , N . Y.
I , Edward L . Bergen being duly
sworn , say , that I am the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins
County , New York, that the following notice has . been duly posted -on
the sign board of the Town Clerk of- the Town ,of Ithaca and that the
notice has been duly published in the local newspaper : ( Ithaca Journal )
Notice of Public Hearings to be held by Planning Board of t-- hp 'T'nwn-_Laf ithaeR—
on Tuegday , November 15 , 1977 , in Town Hall , 126 E Seneca - St ( second Amort _
Ithaca , N . Y . , at 7 : 30 p . m . and 8 : 00 p . m . respectively as per attached ,
cation of sign - board used for posting : Front Entrance to Town Hall
Date of Posting ; November 8 , 1977
Date of Publication : November 10 , 1977
Edwad • Bergen
Town Clerk
Town of Ithaca
State of New York
County of Tompkins SS ,
Town of Ithaca
Sworn to before me this 14th day of November , 19 77
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TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 15 , 1977
By direction of the Chairman of the Planning Board ,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Public Hearings will be held by
the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca on Tuesday , November
15 , 1977 , in Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street ( second floor ) ,
Ithaca , N . Y . , at the following times and on the following
matters :
7 : 30 P . M . Consideration of request of R . M . and M . N . Brown
( Orlando Iacovelli as agent ) to rezone approximately
3 . 5 acres from Residence District R- 15 to Multiple
Residence District , Tax Parcel 6 - 53 - 1 - 10 , for development
of a 16 - 18 unit apartment in the vicinity of Pennsylvania
Avenue Extension .
8 : 00 P . M . Consideration of proposed 8 - car garage at 123 East
King Road ( " Springwood " ) , Tax Parcel 6 - 43 - 2 - 8 , zoned
Multiple Residence District and owned by Evan Monkemeyer .
Said Planning Board will at said times and said place hear
all persons in support of such matter or objections thereto .
Persons may appear by agent or in person .
Edward L . Bergen
Town Clerk
Town of Ithaca
Dated : November 8, 1977
Publish : November /0i 1977
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE . BY . MAIL
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS )
Nancy M . Fuller , being duly sworn , deposes and says , that
deponent is not a party to the actions , is over 21 years of age
and resides at 316 Turner Place , Ithaca , N . Y .
That on the 10th day of November , 1977 , deponent served the
within Notice upon :
John I Sincebaugh
1861 Hanshaw Road
Ithaca , N . Y . 14850
Che -Yu and Betty A . Li
112 Juniper Drive
Ithaca , N . Y . 14850
® Clifford D . & Louise C . Gray
307 Coddington Road
Ithaca , N . Y . 14850
Charles and Elizabeth Kidney
262 Pennsylvania Avenue
Ithaca , N . Y . 14850
Tamme & Aafke Steenhuis
266 Pennsylvania Avenue
Ithaca , N . Y . 14850
NYSEG , Head Office
Route 13 & Route 366
Ithaca , N . Y . 14850
Orlando Iacovelli
43 Edgehill Drive
Guelph , Ontario , Canada
N1H 5E3
By depositing same enclosed in a postpaid addressed wrapper ,
in a post office under the exclusive care and custody of the
United States Post Office Department within the State of New York .
Na cy M . F 'ler
Sworn to before me this
14th day of November , 1977 ,
Notary P PubhcfSta of ew York
No. 555278725
Qualified in Tompkins Cou t
Term Expires March 30, 197Y
TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
® NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 15 , 1977
By direction of the Chairman of the Planning Board ,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Public Hearings will be held by
the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca on Tuesday , November
15 , 1977 , in Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street ( second floor ) ,
Ithaca , N . Y . , at the following times and on the following
matters :
7 : 30 P . M . Consideration of request of R . M . and M . N . Brown
( Orlando Iacovelli as agent ) to rezone approximately
3 . 5 acres from Residence District R- 15 to Multiple
Residence District , Tax Parcel 6 - 53 - 1 - 10 , for development
of a 16 - 18 unit apartment in the vicinity of Pennsylvania
Avenue Extension ,
8 : 00 P . M . Consideration of proposed 8 - car garage at 123 East
King Road ( " Springwood " ) , Tax Parcel 6 - 43 - 2 - 8 , zoned
Multiple Residence District and owned by Evan Monkemeyer .
Said Planning Board will at said times and said place hear
all persons in support of such matter or objections thereto .
Persons may appear by agent or in person .
Edward L . Bergen
Town Clerk
Town of Ithaca
Dated : November 8, 1977
Publish : November /pi 1977
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TOVdN
OF ITNACA
Chairman , Town Planning Board ,
108 Green Street ,
Ithaca , New York .
Dear Chairman :
On Tuesday , October 4th , I appeared before the Town Planning Board
requesting rezoning of a parcel of approximately 3 . 5 acres of land ,
situated on the Pennsylvania Avenue extension .
In this proposal I requested rezoning to permit building of a
24 to 28 unit apartment complex .
At this time I would like to inform the committee that I would be
in favour of building a smaller building - - 16 to 18 units , which
I hope would solve some of the problems which were felt regarding
density of population per 3 1 / 2 acres of land .
If I can be of further assistance to your committee please do not
hesitate to call on me .
Sincer�ely// ,,��/
Y -`-7�' (J
Londo Iacovelli ,
43 Edgehill Drive ,
Guelph , Ontario . N1H 5E3 .
519 - 824 - 6810
P E T I T I O N
TO : The Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca November 15 , 1977
FROM : Resident Homeowners in the Juniper Drive Area
RE : Opposition of Rezoning in Our Neighborhood
We , the undersigned , who live in the Juniper- Hickory - Pineview - Pennsylvania-
Kendall areas , vigorously oppose , and will continue to oppose by all means at our
disposal , the proposed multiple - apartment units on Pennsylvania Avenue Extension .
We will also oppose all efforts to have rental houses , apartment - complexes , opening
of roads , etc . that might change the character of our neighborhood or that are
contrary to current zoning .
The following are some of the reasons why we are united in strong opposition
of the construction of rental property on Pennsylvania Avenue Extension :
1 ) It would radically change the character of our neighborhood which is a
quiet residential area with "no outlet " dead - end streets , relatively large lots ,
and little traffic .
2 ) It would suddenly reduce the value of our property which we purchased after
careful consideration of the neighborhood and the quality of life there . It would
be clearly unfair and irresponsible to allow such a radical change in a nice area
which is now built up .
3 ) It is implied that Juniper Drive would become a through - street connecting
it with Pennsylvania Avenue Extension . This is an outrageous proposition . Juniper
Drive is a steep road and the heavy and careless traffic associated with dense rental
property at the bottom of the street would create hazards to our children , produce
noise , and invite strangers .
4 ) We already have trouble with traffic on Juniper Drive : the hill is very
steep and the intersection with Coddington Road is hazardous . This is especially ,
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frightening because our children have to walk up to Coddington Road and wait for the
bus . Cars coming from the south from behind the hill cannot see what is at the
intersection . Furthermore , it is frequently impossible or very difficult to drive
up on Juniper Drive in the winter . Often cars park at the top of the hill so that
they can get out in the morning ( for example , Mr . Fertik is a pharmacist who must
get to work ) . The neighborhood would get together after a heavy snowfall and help
cars struggling on Juniper Drive . Having rental apartments at the foot of the hill
would mean not only many more cars parked along the street , abandoned in the snow
or blocking traffic , but it would also destroy the closeness that has developed
among neighbors in this area .
This is a friendly neighborhood and residing here greatly increases the joy of
living in Ithaca . We trust that the Planning Board will vote against this request
for rezoning and will continue to do so whenever such requests are submitted .
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FIVE YEAR PLAN FOR PRIORITIES , PROGRAMMINGr AND COSTS
! ar Location ::1 Phase Cost Constr . MethodFunding Source
8 East Ithaca Bikeway Completion $ 3800 Force Account Local
M7 $ 3800
178 Northview Rd . Wester ompletion $ 2000 Force Account Local $ 2000
Acquisition
X78 Tareyton Road or Sand Area
Northeast Tennis Courts $ 21500 Force Account Local $ 21500
Contract Local $ 3000
X79 DeWitt Junior High Completion $ 150000 Force Account School 3000
BOR 7500
Municips . 1500
179 Eastern Heights or Softball $ 28000 Contract Local $ 14000
East Ithaca Play Area Force Account BOR 14000
179 Coy Glen or Local $ 42500
Inlet Valley Acquisition $ 85000 N/A BOR 42500
Donations
80 Eastern Heights or Tennis Courts $ 30000 Contract Local $ 15000
East Ithaca BOR 15000
80 Tareyton Road Basketball $ 7300 Force Account Local $ 7300
Local $ 25000
180 Forest Home Site Acquisition $ 50000 N/A • BOR 25000
Donations
Subdivisions
Local $ 12500
81 South Hill Park Acquisition ' - $ 25000 N/A BOR . 12500
Donations
Subdivisions
'81 Eastern Heights or Paths $ 33000 Force AccountLocal $ 16500
East Ithaca Play Area Contract BOR 16500
Local $ 21250
81 Lick Brook Acquisition $ 42500 N/A BOR 21250
Donations
Local $ 15000
82 West Hill Park Acquisition $ 30000 N/A BOR 15000
Donations
Subdivisions
82 Eastern Heights or _ Basketball $ 35000 Contract Local ' $ 17500
ast Ithaca BOR 17500
82 Tareyton Road Pavilion $ 12000 Force - Account Local $ 12000
9 / 9 / 77
SECOND FIVE YEAR PLAN FOR PRIORITIES , PROGRAMMING , AND COSTS
Y�lr Location Phase Cost Constr . Method Funding Sourc
1983 Forest Home Ballfields , $ 100000 Force Account Local $ 50000
Development Etc . Contract BOR 50000
1983 Eastern Heights or Lawn Games $ 41000 Force Account Local $ 20500
East Ithaca Nature Walk Contract BOR 20500
1984 South Hill Stage I . $ 50000 Force Account Local $ 50000
1984 Eastern Heights or Soccer $ 66000 Force Account Local $ 33000
East Ithaca Football Contract BOR 33000
1985 Coy Glen or Ballfields $ 100000 Force Account Local $ 50000
Inlet Valley Picnic Contract BOR 50000
1985 Eastern Heights or Soccer $ 66000 Force Account Local $ 33000
East Ithaca Football Contract BOR 33000
1986 South Hill Stage II $ 50000 Force Account Local $ 25000
Contract BOR 25000
1986 Eastern Heights or Soccer $ 66000 Force Account Local $ 33000
East Ithaca Football Contract BOR . 33000
1987 West Hill Stage I $ 75000 Force Account Local $ 37500
Contract BOR 37500
1987 Eastern Heights or Play Area $ 59000 Force Account Local $ 29500
East Ithaca Contract BOR 29500
ALL LOCAL FUNDING
Accrued Income Balance Expenses To Balance
Park Fund Budget
1977 $ 130 , 000
1978 $ 136 , 500 $ 109 , 200 - $ 27 , 300 0
1979 $ 114 , 660 0 4wo, $ 188 , 000 $ 73 , 340
1980 0 0 $ 87 , 300 $ 87 , 300
1981 0 0 - $ 105 , 500 $ 105 , 500
1982 0 0 - $ 77 , 000 $ 77 , 000
1983 0 0 4Mo $ 141 , 000 $ 141 , 000
1984 0 0 - $ 116 , 000 $ 116 , 000
1985 0 0 $ 166 , ODO $ 166 , 000
1986 0 0 - $ 1161r000 $ 116 , 000
1987 0 0 1,,1, $ 1341000 $ 134 , 000
$ 1 , 016 , 140
Avg . Budget of $ 100 , 000 per year
1978 , $ 100 , 000 $ 100 , 000
} 1979 $ 205 , 000 $ 131 , 660 - $ 73040
1980 $ 238 , 243 $ 150 , 943 - $ 87000
1981 $ 258 , 490 $ 152 , 990 - $ 105 , 500
1982 $ 260 , 639 $ 183 , 639 - $ 77 , 000
1983 $ 292 , 821 $ 151 , 821 - $ 141 , 000
1984 $ 259 , 412 $ 143 , 412 - $ 116000
1985 $ 250 , 583 $ 84 , 583 - $ 166 , 000
1986 $ 188 . 812 $ 72 , 000 - $ 116 , 000
1987 $ 176 , 453 $ 42 , 453 41mo $ 134 , 000
• LOCAL AND BOR FUNDING
Accrued Income Balance Expenses To Balance
Park Fund Budget
1977 . $ 130 , 000
1978 $ 136 , 500 $ 109 , 200 - $ 27 , 300 0
1979 $ 114 , 660 $ 28 , 160 - $ 86 , 500 0
1980 $ 29 , 568 0 - $ 47 , 300 $ 17 , 732
1981 0 0 - $ 50 , 250 $ 50 , 250
1982 0 0 - $ 591500 $ 59 , 500
1983 0 0 . - $ 701500 $ 70 , 500
1984 0 0 - $ 83 , 000 $ 83 , 000
1985 0 0 - $ 83 , 000,% $ 83 , 000
1986 0 0 - $ 58 , 000 $ 58 , 000
1987 0 0 - $ 67 , 000 $ 67 , 000
$ 488 , 982
® Avg . Budget of $ 50000 per - year
1978 $ 50 , 000 $ 50 , 000
1979 $ 102 , 500 $ 102 , 500
• 1980 $ 157 , 625 $ 139 , 893 - $ 17732
1981 $ 196 , 887 $ 146 , 637 - $ 50 , 250
1982 . $ 203 , 969 $ 144 , 469 - $ 59 , 500
1983 $ 201 , 693 $ 131 , 193 - $ 70 , 500
1984 $ 187 , 752 $ 1041752 - $ 831000
1985 $ 159v990 $ 76 , 990 - $ 83 , 000
1986 $ 130 , 920 $ 72 , 920 . - $ 58 , 000
1987 $ 126 , 566 $ 59 , 566 - $ 67 , 000
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