HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 1979-06-26 TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
JUNE 261 1979
The Town of Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday ,
June 26 , 1979 , in Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street ( second floor ) , Ithaca ,
N . Y . , at 7 : 30 p . m .
PRESENT : Chairman Henry Aron , Liese Bronfenbrenner , James Baker ,
Bernard Stanton , Edward Mazza , Montgomery May , Barbara Schultz , Carolyn
Grigorov .
ALSO PRESENT : Town Councilwoman Shirley Raffensperger , Edgar
Raffensperger , John Bodine , Robert McGuire , Carol Eisenberg ( It: haca Journal ) .
Chairman Aron declared the meeting open at 7 : 30 p . m .
REPORT OF COUNTY PLANNING BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
Councilwoman Raffensperger reported to the Board on the June 13 , 1979 ,
meeting of the County Planning Board , noting that the County Planning Board
does not meet in the summer , the next meeting being September 1_ 2 , 1979 .
She stated that the Board discussed as part of Mr . Liguori ' s report
of the activities of the Ithaca- Tompkins County Transportation Commission ,
short and long term solutions to the gas shortage problems including car -
pooling . It was noted also that the final planning for the Northeast
Transit System is underway with a start - up date of September 3 ;, 1979 .
Mrs . Raffensperger stated that the Route 13 corridor was discussed
and its impacting of farm land . A , .workshop was scheduled for June 18 at
the Village of Dryden Hall . Handouts showing the various " B " alternatives
were distributed and Mr . Missirian described features of B - 5 and compared
them with B - 1 .
Mrs . Raffensperger stated that the Committee on Railroad ROW Recrea -
tional Trails presented a resolution asking for involvement by those Towns
and Villages interested in the development of the recreational trails
since it may take some time to develop a community consensus for an
acceptable management plan . The resolution recommended that in this interim
period these municipalities continue to pursue acquisition and hold rights -
of - way intact , and further , that the representatives of these municipalities
serving on the County Planning Board serve as liaison to the Railroad ROW
Recreation Trails commiittee . The resolution was adopted by majority vote .
Mrs . Raffensperger reported that the German Cross Road Bridge matter
was discussed , and at this point the problems seem to have been solved .
Mrs . Raffensperger reported on one interesting point that came up
for discussion when the Dryden Town representative raised the question of
whether or not there is a " grandfathering " element in the County Sanitary
Code requirements as they pertain to a lot requiring a septic system and
such lot being required to be large enough to inscribe a 200 ' circle om
it . It appears that a developer there had received subdivision approval
about two years ago and then all at once he cannot sell those lots because
they cannot be granted Health Department approval . The general feeling of
the County Planning Board was that lots approved prior to the revised Code
should stand approved . However , after the meeting a notice was printed in
the Ithaca Journal which said that all Health Department approvals granted
prior to the adoption of the revised Code terminated in July of 1979 .
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Chairman Aron thanked Mrs . Raffensperger for her report , particularly
in view of the fact that she was not feeling well .
® APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Mr . Bernard Stanton , seconded by Mr . Montgomery May :
RESOLVED , that the Planning Board Minutes of August 16 , 1977 , be and
hereby are approved as written .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called , .. for a vote .
Aye - Aron , Bronfenbrenner , Baker , Stanton , May , Grigorov .
Nay - None .
Abstain - Mazza , Schultz .
The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously .
MOTION by Mr . Bernard Stanton , seconded by Mr . James Baker :
RESOLVED , thatthe Planning Board Minutes of September 20 , 1977 , be and
hereby are approved as written .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , Bronfenbrenner , Baker , Stanton , May , Grigorov .
Nay - None .
Abstain - Mazza , Schultz .
The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously .
MOTION by Mr . Henry Aron , seconded by Mr . Bernard Stanton ::
RESOLVED , that the Planning Board Minutes of December 12 , 1977 , be and
hereby are approved as written .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , Bronfenbrenner , Baker , Stanton , May , Grigorov .
Nay - None .
Abstain - Mazza , Schultz .
The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously .
MOTION by Mr . Henry Aron , seconded by Mr . Montgomery May :
RESOLVED , tht the Planning Board Minutes of February 6 , 1979 , be and
> hereby are approved as written .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , Bronfenbrenner , Baker , Stanton , May , Grigorov .
Nay - None .
Abstain - Mazza , Schultz .
The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously .
MOTION by Mr . Henry Aron , seconded by Mr . Montgomery May :
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RESOLVED , that the Planning Board Minutes of March 6 , 1979 , be and
hereby are approved as written .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , Bronfenbrenner , Baker , Stanton , May „ Grigorov , Schultz .
Nay - None .
Abstain - Mazza .
The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously .
Mr . May offered a general commendation on the quality of the Minutes
that appear before the Board for consideration of approval . The Board
members concurred with Mr . - May ' s statement .
ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING : PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION HEARING , COY GLEN ROAD
AND ELM STREET EXTENSION , TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL N0 . 6 - 29 - 8 - 5 . JAMES P .
CRONE .
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Chairman Aron declared the adjourned Public Hearing duly opened in the
above - noted matter .
Mr . John Bodine of Dick Wilsen Real Estate , appeared before the Board
on behalf of Mr . Richard Mellen , who had represented Mr . Crone at the
June 12 , 1979 , . meeting of the Board . Mr . Bodine described. the property
again for the Board noting that it contains approximately 16 acres and is
owned by Mr . James P . Crone , the son of Mr . James M . Crone , P . E . , now
deceased . Mr . Crone lives in Richmond , Virginia . Mr . Bodine stated that
the land has been listed for sale for some time . He stated that the proposal
is for four lots , one of which fronts on Elm Street and is 150 ' x 200 '
served by municipal sewer but no water . The other three have frontage on
Coy Glen Road and access therefrom and contain approximately 5 acres each .
He noted that lot #2 has two � access . :. lanes to Elm Street , as well as the
frontage on Coy Glen Road .. . He stated that Mr . McGuire , present this evening ,
has tendered a purchase offer for lot #2 .
Mr . Aron asked that the Committee appointed at the last meeting report
on its findings . Mr . Baker stated that the Committee , Mrs . Schultz , Mrs .
Grigorov , and himself , met with Mr . Mellen on site on June 18th . They
walked along the roads - Coy Glen Road and Elm Street Extension . They
entered the site to some extent . Mr . Baker reported that the area has grown
up very much since he last saw it in terms of vegetation . He stated that the
Committee saw the size of the lots proposed .
Mrs . Grigorov stated that it is a beautiful place certainly , and would
be very nice for homesites .
Mr . Baker stated that the size of the ditch there is a problem . He
noted that lot # 3 has an existing culvert . He stated that lot #4 has a
problem with the existing access . Mr . Baker pointed out that the problem
looks much ,: more serious than it is really because of the road ditch . He
stated that the drainage goes toward Coy Glen Road . Mr . Baker said that
the Committee found that the access to lot #2 is good from Elm Street ,
• it having two accesses . All in all , the proposal looks good for four home -
sites since the land could well be used with certain improvements in
ditching .
Mr . Aron questioned the matter of surface drainage and where to catch
it . Mr . Bodine stated that that would be up to the person who builds on
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the lots but that only the overgrown vegetation would be removed .
® Mr . Baker stated that there should be only one house per lot absolutely .
He added that anything that is done in terms of developing would improve the
drainage . Mr . Baker reiterated that the size of the ditch , which is eroded
and in some places almost ten feet deep puts things out of perspective and
makes it look like access is a problem which it really is not . He added
that it might look like the grade would be a problem with bringing a drive
straight in , but this is not so .
Mr . Mazza wondered if someone might not want to subdivide each 5 acre
lot - - what would happen in that case ?
Mr . Bodine stated that approval from the Health Department would be
difficult to achieve and also the Planning Board would have to approve any
further subdivision . Mrs . Bronfenbrenner noted also the access problems for
lots # 3 and #4 .
Mr . Aron asked if there were any comments from the public . At that
point , there were none .
Mr . Stanton , speaking to Mr . McGuire , stated that it was :his under -
standing the Mr . McGuire ' s intention was to keep lot # 2 as one lot . Mr .
McGuire stated that it was .
Mrs . Grigorov asked if the Environmental Assessment Form had been
• submitted . The Secretary presented the form as completed by Mr . Richard
Mellen ,
Chairman Aron read the form in its entirety to the Board and the
public . Certain amendments were made :- with the concurrence of Mr . Bodine ,
e . g . , the form submitted indicated no information on predominant: soil
type and after Mr . McGuire indicated that in the early 1950s Mr .. Crone
certified . the .. land as being clay / loam , that line was corrected to read
clay / loam , and , further , where no information was indicated for the depth
to bedrock and after Mr . McGuire indicating that two or three water wells
drilled in the early 1950s also and those results are not available , that
line remained to read " no information " . A lengthy discussion of the EAF
ensued and further amendments were made with the concurrence of Mr .
Bodine , e . g . , the approximate percentage of proposed project site . with
slopes was changed from 10 - 157o to 15% or greater , and , the ravine as noted
on the map presented was delineated on the item asking if . there were any
unique or unusual land forms on the project site .
Mrs . Bronfenbrenner stated that for final approval the Board will need
to have information on the depth to bedrock and depth to the water table
as well as a statement from the Town Engineer setting forth any requirements
he may have .
MOTION by Mr . Montgomery May , seconded by Mr . Edward Mazza. :
ISRESOLVED , that the Town of Ithaca Planning Board grant and. hereby
does grant preliminary subdivision approval for proposed subdivision at
Coy Glen Road and Elm Street Extension , Tax Parcel No . 6 - 29 - 8 - 5 , James P .
Crone , Owner , as presented to said Planning Board by Messrs . Richard
Mellen and John Bodine , at a Public Hearing held on June 12 , 1979 , and
adjourned to June 26 , 1979 , and as shown on plan presented entitled
" Cedarhurst " , Elm St . & Coy Glen Rd . , Ithaca , N . Y . ELEVATIONS by J . M .
Planning Board - 5 - June 26 , 1979
Crone , P . E . , NY 12761 , Dwg . No . 05 , 8 / 30 / 50 , rev . 7 / 1 / 60 , with the notation
Elevation _ :Data ) : :.Add 630 ' to elevations shown to conform with U . S . Geog .
Survey ITHACA - WEST . N . Y . N4222 . 5 W7630 / 7 . 5 , 1949 , subject to the following
conditions :
1 . Subject to the limitation of four homes on the four indicated lots ,
one on each .
2 . Subject to approval of the Tompkins ' County Health Department .
3 . Subject to the finding by the Planning Board of no environmental
harm of a substantial nature .
4 . Subject to a recommendation for approval by the Town Engineer as
far as drainage on all four lots , road cuts , and access .
By way of discussion , the Board discussed its condit on: ,. referring to
road cuts . Mr . May stated that if the Town Engineer determines that road
cuts are not necessary at this time , then it would be fine with him , but that
it should be in the resolution so that he can make a determination on such a
matter .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , Bronfenbrenner , Baker , Stanton , May , Grigorov , Schultz , Mazza .
Nay - None .
® The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously .
The Chair declared the Public Hearing duly closed at 8 : 45 p . m .
RESOLUTION ON DOCUMENT SUBMISSION TO PLANNING BOARD
MOTION by Mr . Henry Aron , seconded by Mrs . Liese Bronfenbrenner :
RESOLVED , that in matters of applications for subdivision approval ,
prior to Public Hearing , developers shall provide the Planning Board with
ten copies of the subdivision map and ten copies of the completed Environ -
mental Assessment Form and be prepared to accompany a designated committee
of the Planning Board on a tour of the proposed site with any other separate
documents such developer deems necessary or appropriate .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , Bronfenbrenner , Baker , Stanton , May , Grigorov , Schultz , Mazza .
Nay - None .
The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously .
REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
Mr . Mazza reported that the Planning Board Procedures Committee met
on June 20th , with Mr . Aron , Mrs . Fuller , and himself present , and drafted
four pages of proposed procedures - - about half way through . He :indicated
that the thrust is more -,.- toward the actual legal processes and less toward
more particularized requirements .
ADJOURNMENT
Upon Motion , the meeting was adjourned at 9 : 05 p . m .
Respectfully submitted , Nancy M . Fuller , Secretary .
TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
TUESDAY , JUNE 26 , 1979
® A G E N D A
7 : 30 P . M . Routine Business
Approval of Minutes - August 16 , 1977
September 20 , 1977
December 12 , 1977
February 6 , 1979
March 6 , 1979
Report of County Planning Board Representative
7 : 45 P . M . ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING : Preliminary Subdivision
Hearing , Coy Glen Road and Elm Street Extension ,
Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 29 - 8 - 5 . James P .
Crone .
8 : 15 P . M . Report of Planning Board Procedures Committee
8 : 30 P . M . ADJOURNMENT
Nancy M . Fuller
Secretary
NOTE : IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PLANNING BOARD CANNOT ATTEND ,
PLEASE CALL ME IMMEDIATELY AT 273 - 1747 .
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APPENDIX A
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2� - IYIRONMEMTAL ASSESSMENT - PART I
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Pn. Ject Information
`IOT ; CE : This document is designed to assist in determining whether the action proposed may have a significant
ntire Data Sheet . Answers to these questions will be considered
effect an the environment . Please cartmlete the e
as oar: of the aoolication for approval and may be subject to further vertfication and public review . Provide
any additional information you oelieve will be needed to complete PARTS 2 and 3 .
It is expected that _omoletion of the EA F will be dependent on information currently available and will not
Involve new studies , research or investigation . If information requiring such additional •Mork is-. unava ;aide ,
so indicate and specify each instance .
:1AME OF PROJEC' : NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER ( If Different )
rName °
Z7 "0 MaR'oLe Ro r/
ADCRESS 4;10 11AME OF APPLICANT : Street
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I��`jaloW � 0p�4/1 P . . , ( State ) ( Zip
;lame , J eorf /� // BUSINESS PHONE : Z7 7S7i
Greet ) �5
7 . , . Mate ( zip )
RIPTIO1 OF PROJEOj ( griefly describe type of project or action )
( ?LEASEE COMPLC-IE EAC4 CUE'M ON - Indicate N . A . if not aoolicable )
A . SIT 7ESCRIPTION
( Physica ) setting of overall project , both develooed and undeveloped areas )
1 . General character of the land : Generally uniform slope Generally uneven and rolling or irregular
? . Present land use : Uroan Industrial Commercial SuburbanRural Forest
Agriculture Other =—
3 . Total acreage of project area : acres .
Approximate acreage : ? resently After Completion Presently After Completion ;
Meadow or Brushland acres acres Mater Surface Area acres _ acres
Forested acres acres Unvegetated ( rock ,
ear-sh or fill ) acres __acres
Aaricultural acres acres
Roads , buildings
Aetland ( Freshwater or and other paved
Tidal as oer Articles surfaces O acres acro. _ s
Adsbk _' S , 25 or E . C . L . ) acres acres --
Other ( indicate type ) scree acres
4 . .That is predcminant soil type ( s ) on oroject site ? � �' CRi( L-y+AA
5 . a . Are there bedrock outcroppings en project site ? YesVo
b . What is deotr to bedrock ? 170 %/7 ley ( ' n feet )
9 / 1 / 7d
6 . Approxi Mtg percentage of proposed project site with slopes : 0- 10: 10- 15: _: ; 15 : or
greater : .
7 . Is project cont uous to , or contain a building® 9 g or site listed on the National Register of Historic
Places ? Yes No
8 . What is the depth to the water table ? feet ,.?o InA
9 . Do hunting or fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area ? Yes >LNo
10 . Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or
endangered - Yes No , according to - Identify each species
11 . Are there any unique or unusual land forms on th,gg project site ? ( i . e . cliffs , dunes , other geol cal
formations - Yes o . ( Describe ICATJ / Ale 4 ,v ) .
12 . Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation
area - Yes No .
13 . Does the present site offer or include scenic views or vistas known to be important to the community?
Yes �_NO
14 . Streams within or contiguous to project area :
a . Name of stream/ and name of river to which it is tributary boy fe/7 CdvA Lr �cos o
��2 ,Si •fes
15 . Lakes , Ponds , Wetland areas within or contiguous to project area :
a . Name /y b . Size ( in acres )
16 . What is the dominant land use and zoning classification rWithin a 1 / 4 mile radius of the project ( e . g . .
single family residential R- 2 )R- 2 ) a/nd the scale of development ( e . g . 2 story ) .
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B . PROJECT DESCRRIPTION
1 . Physical dimensions and scale of project ( fill in dimensions as appropriate )
a . Total contiguous acreage owned by project sponsor acres .
b . Project acreage developed : 16 acres initially ; acres ultimately .
c . Project acreage to remain undeveloped ,4
d . Length of project , in miles : /V'//-
( if appropriate )
e . If projec • is an expansion of existing , indicate percent of expansion proposed : building square foot -
age I ; developed acreage Y
f . Number of off- street parking spaces existing proposed
g . Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour ( upon completion of project )
h . If residential : Number and type of housing units :
One •//Family Two Family Multiple Family Condominium
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Initial 10 fjir� /il� .5 /-o os�:/'/ i'l �id/ �e'ci� /d� �jl� � �,5 G✓cye! /�
Ultimate �---- � - � 6 7` I C - To c�S
Orientation
Neighborhood- City- Regional Estimated Employment
Commercial
Industrial
J , Total height of tallest proposed structure ./4// /4 feet .
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2 . How much natural material ( i . e . rock , earth , etc . ) will be removed from the site tons
J® cubic yards .
3 . How many acres of vegetation ( trees , shrubs , ground covers ) will be removed from site - — 0 - acres .
4. Will any mature forest ( over 100 years old ) or other locally- important vegetation be removed by this
/ project? Yes %_No
5 . Are there any plans for re- vegetation to replace that removed during construction ? Yes No
6 . If single phase project : Anticipated period of construction months , ( including demolition ) .
7. If multi - phased project : a . Total number of phases anticipated No . /V//
b . Anticipated date of commencement phase 1 month !tear ( including
demolition )
c. Approximate completion date final phase month __year .
d . Is phase 1 financially dependent on subsequent phases ? _ Yes No
8 . Will blasting occur during construction ? Yes >No
9 . Number of jobs generated : during construction after project is complete
10 . Number of jobs eliminated by this project �•
11 . Will project require relocation of any projects or facilities ? Yes . X.No . If yes , explain :
12 . a . Is surface or subsurface liquid waste disposal involved? Yes 11 No .
b . If yes , indicate type of waste ( sewage , industrial , etc . )
c . If surface disposal name of stream into which effluent will be discharged
13 . Will surface area of existing lakes , ponds , streams , bays or other surface waterways be increased or
decreased by proposal ? Yes :>LNO . N/�
. 14 . Is project or any portion of project located in the 100 year flood plain ? Yes _KNo
15 . a . Does project involve disposal of solid waste? L_Yes No
b . If yes , will an existing solid waste disposal facility be used? ` yes X.No
c. If yes , give name : location
d . Will any wastes not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill ? r Yes No
16 . Will project use herbicides or pesticides ? Yes No
17 . Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day ) ? Yes _No
18. Will project produce operating noise exceeding the local ambience noise levels ? Yes
oe�19 . Will project result in an increase in energy use ? Yes _No . If yes , indicate type ( s )
20 . If water supply is from wells indicate pumping capacity gals /minute .
21 . Total anticipated water usage per day _ gals / day . / J
22 . Zoning : a . What is dominant zoning classification of site ? it d9
b . Current specific zoning classification of site
Co . Is proposed use consistent with present zoning ?
d . If no , indicate desired zoning
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26 . Approvals : a . Is any Federal permit required? Yes X No
b . Does project involve State or Federal funding or financing ? Yes No
c . Local and Regional approvals :
Approval Required Submittal Approval
( Yes , No ) ( Type ) ( Date ) ( Date )
City , Town , Village Board yes--�r2n���/ d��-�.lnyy r.- .�s /✓�
City , Town , Village Planning Board Z-r- O; 7-Z4
City , Town , Zoning Board r
City , County Health Department ��imm n � .
Other local agencies _
Other regional agencies _
State Agencies _
Federal Agencies _
C . INFORMATIONAL DETAILS
Attach any additional information as may be needed to clarify your project . If there are or may be any
adverse impacts associated with the propo al , plea a discuss such impacts and the measures which can be
taken to mitigate or avoid them .
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ReDort on Southern . Tier East , Regional Planning Development Boare,
C . Cox reported that he has met with Joe Frey , staff member of the STERPDB . He •
and other Board members plan to visit the Groton Health Center and get informed
about human service activities . At present they are reviewing the Learning Web ' s
requests for funding .
Update on Rt . , 13 Corridor
F . Liguori reported that since the last meeting, copies of the Rt . 13 map showing
the B -1 and other alternatives have been distributed . This was for the purpose
of conducting a workshop session to be held on June 18 at the Village of Dryden
Hall . He said that the workshop will be followed . by a public hearing .
H . Missirian distributed a handout showing the various "B " alternatives . He des -
cribed features of B-5 and compared them with B-1 . A copy of the handout is attached
together with a supporting map which shows soil capabilities .
Update on Railroad . ROW Recreational Trails
T . Brown reported that his committee had met and discussed future plans relating to
the Lehigh Valley railroad ROW use . The Committee has prepared a resolution which
he presented for the Board ' s consideration as follows :
RESOLUTION - RAILROAD ROW RECREATION PLAN
WHEREAS , the Towns of Dryden , Groton , and Ithaca , and the Villages of
Freeville , Groton and Dryden have expressed interest in negotiating for the
purchase of the Lehigh Valley Railroad rights-of-way from East Ithaca to
Freeville and Dryden to Groton , and
WHEREAS , plans for management , . research on liability , and costs are being •
developed cooperatively by the Tompkins County Planning Department , Tompkins
, County Planning Board , and the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council ,
and
WHEREAS , it may be some time before the . most acceptable plan for management
will evolve through a community consensus , therefore be it
RESOLVED , that the Tompkins County Planning Board recommends that in the
interim period of time the above municipalities continue . to pursue acquisition
and hold the rights -of-way intact for a year . or two during which time the con-
cerned agencies , Boards , Councils and groups might work with the municipalities
to determine the best use and management of the rights-of -way , and
RESOLVED , further , that the representatives of the above municipalities
serving on the County Planning Board are requested to serve as a liaison to the
Committee studying the recreational use of the rights-of-way and to solicit
from the . local Planning Boards and Legislative Boards of the above municipals-
ties the current status of negotiations and to keep the Committee informed on
the progress , concerns and needs of the municipalities so that we may assist as
appropriate .
Mr . Brown said the Committee will be active during the summer and follow developments
with municipalities in order to know where we stand come September .
P . Finger , EMC . Coordinator , reported that insurance premiums for land banking of the
ROW as reported by Carey-McKinney are $ 45 per mile for $ 500 , 000 liability . •
R . Stevenson reported that the Village of Groton has made an offer to Lehigh Valley
but has not received a reply . The Village is opposing recreation along its ROW
because it will need policing 24 hours and they don ' t have that kind of police power .
E . Bayley also reported that the Village of Freeville has similarly not received
any reply from Lehigh Valley . She said that George Junior Republic has blocked
off the ROW because it provides a direct access to their lands and they want to
protect themselves .
G . Freeman asked what the problem with Cornell University is ?
S . Raffensperger said that the Town of Ithaca has preferential rights to exercise
on ROW acquisition .
G . Colman pointed out that the resolution presented by the Committee is a sequal
to the resolutions approved at the previous meeting and provides continuity .
T . Brown Moved that the resolution be considered , seconded by S . Raffeinsperger ,
the Motion was approved with 11 in favor , 4 opposed , 1 abstention .
Planning Department Report
A-95 Reviews
F . Liguori read applications from Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development
Board requesting funding .
G . Colman asked if these projects were reviewed already at the regional level and
also why the State goes to the region for approval where federal funding is involved .
F . Liguori replied that the State A-95 Clearing House has designated appropriate
regional agencies with review power . The STERPDB has an option to commer.:t , and all
those agencies who have an involvement have an opportunity to comment . He said that
the County Planning Board may comment and if so , he will convey the comments to STERPDB .
® German Cross . Road : Bridge
F . Liguori reported that when bridges in Tompkins County are longer than 25 feet on
Town roads , the county assumes responsibility for maintenance . He said that the
bridge under consideration is 76 feet long . The improvements planned for the bridge
have raised some local concerns , especially fears of increasedtraffic and flooding .
The approaches to the bridge are hazardous and need attention . He said there will be
a meeting of the Planning and Public Works Committee on June 22nd to further discuss
this matter .
E . Bayley pointed out that since the community pays county officials . that their com-
ments ought to be honored .
V . Miller reported that NYSEG had presented a fine but . costly plan at the Town of
Lansing Planning Board meeting , to rehabilitate the proposed new power plant site .
P . Komar reported that NYSEG has come up with a . program to revegetate the whole site
to bring it to the condition desired .
R . Stevenson reported that calls to Groton are no longer long distance .
T . Schultz said he had enjoyed his association with the Board . The Board thanked him
for his services and wished him well .
L . Miscall said it is customary at this time not only to adjourn the meeting but also
take a break during the summer months and meet again in September .
The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 15 p . m .
® Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Board will be Wednesday ,. September ,12 , . 1979 , 7 :3 ) p . m . at
the County Planning office .
Respectfully submitted ,
Harry A . Missirian
Acting Secretary
A T T E N D A N C E R E C O R D °
TOMPKINS C UNTY PLANNING BOARD
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Millard Brink Agriculture
Paul Komar Chamber- Ind .
City Plg .
James Yarnell Cornell Univ .
Erie J . Miller , Jr . Co . Plg . Comm . ✓ � ^i !, r " /1
Leonard Miscall EOC
Philip Munson Education
Richard Booth EMC j �
Gould Colman Health Plg
Anne Jones Human Serv . Col .
Richard Correnti Ithaca College
Edward Halloran Labor Community
Thomas Mecca TC - 3
Gust Freeman Transp . Comm .
Water & Sewer Ag .
Raymond Hemming I . City
Tony Schultz Caroline ( T ) V
Ernest Cole Danby ( T )
Barbara Caldwell Dryden ( T )
Tommy Brown Enfield ( T )
George Totman Groton ( T )
Shirley Raffensperger Ithaca ( T )
Viola Miller Lansing ( T ) .
Newfield ( T )
David Cowan Ulysses ( T )
Ronald Anderson Cay . Hgts . ( V )
Almon Stevens l&9/h9 Dryden (V )
Eleanor Bayley Freeville ( V )
Richard Stevenson Groton ( V )
Doris Brown Lansing ( V ) O
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REPORT of Planning Board Chairman ', Henry Aron , to Town Board - - July 9 , 1979 .
Since my last report to you on June 11th , 1979 , the Planning Board has
met three times , June 12th , June 14th , and June 26th . In addition , three
committees of . the Board met. as follows :
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a . ad hoc Committee , ,lchaired by Mr . James Baker , with Mesdames Schultz
and Grigorov as members , walked the land proposed for subdivision
into four lots , by James M . Crone , at Coy Glen Road and Elm Street
Extension .
b . The Planning Board Procedures Committee met on June 20th and drafted
four pages of proposed procedures . Mr . . Edward Mazza chairs that
Committee with Members Aron and Fuller being present .
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ce ad hoc Committee , , chaired by Mr . Henry Aron , with Mesdames Schultz
and Bronfenbrenner as members , walked the land proposed .for sub -
division into 10 lots , by Lagrand Chase , backlot of Ridgy. crest Road ,
30 acres with 70 ' access .
1 . On June 12 , 1979 , the Planning Board met in regular session with all
members present . Two sets of Minutes were approved and reports were
heard from the Building Inspector , the Town Engineer and the rFown
Planner .
A Public Hearing was held at 7 : 45 p . m . to consider preliminary subdivision
approval of a 4 - lot subdivision on 16 acres of land , James M . Crone ,
owner , with no decision being reached . The Chair appointed art ad hoc
Committee to walk the land as mentioned a few moments ago . The Public
Hearing was adjourned to 7 : 45 p . m . on June 26th .
The Planning Board agreed that unless required the Planning Board will
not meet in the month of August and only once ; in _ . July � - - the 10th .
The June 12th meeting was adjourned until June 14th at 7 : 30 p . m .
2 . On June 14 , 1979 , the Planning Board met in adjourned regular session ,
with all members present . Town Attorney Buyoucos spoke to the Board
at length and in detail about the status of the Ivar Jonson subdivision
matter . Mr . Buyoucos and the Board allowed the public to remain during
this executive session discussion .
3 . Ong_ June . 1261 . ; : 19 .79 ; . the 1 . PlanninglBoard . _ met : . in : . regular session with all
members present . Five sets of Minutes were approved and a : .: report on
the activities of the County Planning Board was heard from Councilwoman
Raf f ensperger .
At 7 : 45 p . m . the Board continued the Public Hearing in the matter of
the consideration of preliminary subdivision approval of a 4 - lot sub -
division on 16 acres of land , James M . Crone , owner . Of the four lots
proposed one is on Elm Street and measures approximately 150 ' xr 200 '
and is served by municipal water but not sewer . The other three lots
are on Coy Glen Road and are approximately 5 acres each in size . The
ad hoc Committee noted previously made its report and found no problems
with the proposed subdivision and noted that the area is very lovely .
The Environmental Assessment Form submitted by the agent for the owner ,
Mr . Richard Mellen , was read by the Chair in its entirety . A few changes
- were . made. with the agreement . of the agent present , Mr . John Bodine .
.RNRP - Planning Board Chairman , Henry Aron - Town Board - 7 / 9 / 79 . . - 2 -
The Planning Board unanimously granted preliminary subdivision approval
for proposed subdivision at Coy Glen Road and Elm Street Extension ,
Tax Parcel No . 6 - 29 - 8 - 5 , James M . Crone , Owner , subject to the following
conditions :
a . Subject _ 1t-o ;° the : limitation _ of - four homes bn :: : theofoiuircindicated :. ,,. .
lots ; -! one on each .
b . Subject to approval of the Tompkins County Health Department .
c . Subject to the finding by the Planning Board of no environmental
harm of a substantial nature .
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• d . Subject to a recommendation for approval by the Town Engineer as i
far as drainage on all four lots , road cuts , and access .
The Planning Board adopted unanimously the following resolution in re
procedures .
In matters of applications for subdivision approval , prior to Public
Hearing , developers shall provide the Planning Board with ten copies
of the subdivision map and ten copies of the completed Environmental '
Assessment Form and be prepared to accompany a designated committee of
the Planning Board on a tour of the proposed site with any other separate
documents such developer deems necessary or appropriate .
The Planning Board heard a report from Mr . Edward Mazza , chairman of
the Planning Board Procedures Committee .
4 . The Planning Board will be meeting tomorrow night at 7 : 30 p . m . , July 10th ,
1979 , with three Public Hearings scheduled as noted on the Agenda you
all received in the mail .
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