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TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
Sept . 4 , 1979
The Town of Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday , Sept .
42 1979 , in the '.Gown Hall , 126 East Seneca Street ( second floor ) , Ithaca , N . Y . ,
at 7 : 30 p . m .
PRESENT : Chairman Henry Aron , Montgomery May , Edward Mazza , Barbara Schultz ,
Garolyn Grigorov „ Liese Bronfenbrenner , Nancy Fuller (Sec . ) , and Barbara Restaino
(mown Planner ) .
ALSO PRESENT : Stewart Knuvlton , Groff Associates ; Ivar Jonson , 111 N . Plain
St . ; Fred Brown ; Betty Brown ; Suzanne Fullagar ; Edward W . King , attorney for
Gustav Swanson ; and Kathy Kaplan , WTKO .
Chairman Aron declared the meeting duly opened at 7 : 30 p . m ., and noted that
a Quorum was present . The Clerk ' s affidavit of posting and publication of the
notice of public hearings in Town Hall and the Ithaca Journal on August 27 , 1979 ,
and August 30 , 1979 , was duly presented .
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Henry Aron and seconded by Edward Mazza :
RESOLVED , that the Planning Board Minutes of June 1 , 1979 , be and hereby
are approved as written .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , May , Mazza , Grigorov , Bronfenbrenner , Schultz
Nay - None . Carried unanimously .
Motion by Henry Aron and seconded by Montgomery May :
RESOLVED , that the Planning Board Minutes of June 12 , 1979 , be and hereby
are approved as written .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , May , Mazza , Grigorov , Bronfenbrenner , Schultz
Nay - None . Carried unanimously .
Motion by Henry Aron and seconded by Barbara Schultz :
RESOLVED , that the Planning Board Minutes of June 14 , 1979 , be and hereby
1 are approved as written .
^, + There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , May , Mazza , Grigorov , Bronfenbrenner , Schultz
Nay - None . Carried unanimously .
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Motion by Liese Bronfenbrenner and seconded by Edward Mazza :
RESOLVED , that the Planning Board Minutes of June 26 , 1979 , be and hereby
are approved as written .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , May , Mazza , Bronfenbrenner , Schultz
Nay - None . Carried unanimously .
Motion by Barbara Schultz and seconded by Edward Mazza :
RESOLVED , that the Planning Board Minutes of July 10 , 1979 , be and hereby
are approved as written .
Aye - Aron , May , Mazza , Bronfenbrenner , Schultz
Nay - None . Carried unanimously .
REPORTS
Barbara Restaino (Town Planner ) gave the following reports which were ac-
cepted by the Board .
Report of the Building Inspector - During August , 1979 , permits were granted
for 3 single- family homes , 3 accessory buildings , and 4 additions or conversions
worth $193 , 900 as compared to the August , 1978 , total of 1 single- family ( renewal ) ,
1 expansion (Therm ) , and one addition worth $ 66 , 000 .
Report of the Town Planner - The Stone Quarry Road water project will start
this month .
Report of the Town Planner - Construction is continuing at the Eastern
Heights park . Other park work is continuing or has been completed . Grading of
Tareyton Drive Park is done and seeding has to be put in .
Barbara Restaino brought up two other points . She talked about Types I
and II actions of the SEQR law . Edward Mazza agreed to work with her on this
for the Board . The other point she mentioned was the proposed Zoning Ordinance
draft changes . She said a covering letter concerning the draft Zoning Ordinance
would be sent first with comments due by Oct . 10 .
PUBLIC HEARING : CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR PROPOSED BUILDING EX-
PANSION , EAST HILL PLAZA , T014N OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL NO . 6- 62- 2- 1 . 121 . GROFF
ASSOCIATES , STEWART KNOWLTON , PARTNER .
At 7 : 30 p . m . , Mr . Aron declared the Public Hearing on the East Hill Plaza
expansion duly opened . Mr . Stewart Knowlton was present to answer the Board ' s
questions .
�� Mr . Aron commended Mr . Knowlton on previous presentation of material .
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Mr . Knowlton presented the site plan . He pointed out that the yellow areas
represented paved portions , yellow lines existing parking , and green unused ex-
�. pansion areas .
Mr . May asked about drainage . Mr . Knowlton replied by saying there was a
drainage ditch providing all-around site drainage . There was a culvert under
Ellis Hollow Road . Two french drains would also be used .
Mr . Knowlton mentioned several other points . The lawn has been seeded .
The area adjacent to Dr . Purdy would be graded . A shelter for the elderly is
also being planned (Ellis Hollow Apts . residents ) . Loading and adjacent areas
were being graveled . Dumpsters were to be used for waste materials ( this in
response to a question by Liese Bronfenbrenner ) .
Liese Bronfenbrenner asked about fencing . Mr . Knowlton replied by saying
fencing was to be used to keep cars to the parking area and for security . Pole
lights were also to be installed for added security . Mr . Knowlton said they
wanted to prevent vandalism from occurring .
Mr . Knowlton mentioned several points about the building addition itself .
Gulls were to be of concrete split- face (contrasting masonry ) and 14 ft .
high . One entry would have a 15 ' by 15 ' glass cover . At least one entry would
be recessed . Brick was to be used . The store would use Texture I -11 (unfinished
but treated plywood ) . A small garden would be attached and planters would be
installed at the front of the stores .
Mr . Knowlton said he has applied to the Post Office to erect a postal sub-
station .
Mr . May asked whether the hardware store would be a chain operation . Mr .
Knowlton said Emery Waterhouse Hardware was a family operation .
Mr . Knowlton said they wanted to start construction immediately because
of the availability of materials and quick delivery .
Liese Bronfenbrenner asked about signs . Mr . Knowlton replied by saying
that the sign was 56 sq . ft . and would be on the building face . Mr . May said
there was no sign application included . The Planning Board did agree to approve
the sign at Mr . Knowlton ' s request but it still must go to the Town Board for
approval . Mr . Mazza noted the sign fee has to be paid still . Mr . Knowlton
said he would pay it now if so requested .
Motion by Montgomery May and seconded by Carolyn Grigorov .
RESOLVED , that the . Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca recommend and
hereby does recommend to the Town Board approval of proposed 56 sq . ft . sign
for Trustworthy Hardware Stores , East Hill Plaza , as presented Sept . 4 , 1979 .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , Bronfenbrenner , May , Mazza , Schultz
Nay - None .
The Motion was declared to be carried unanimously .
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The Board moved on to the SEQR review . Mr . Mazza asked about items 53 and
54 and was satisfied with Mr . Knowlton ' s answers . Mr . May then asked about insul-
ation . Mr . Aron explained the sandwiching process , saying that total insulation
should not be below R19 . Mr . Knowlton said it was not . Mr . Aron then asked if
the Board had any further questions . None were forthcoming .
Henry Aron proposed a motion to adopt the Environmental Assessment form
and Mr . May seconded it .
RESOLVED THAT , the Town of Ithaca Planning Board , acting as lead agency in
the review of the proposed East Hill Plaza expansion , Tax Parcel No . 6- 62 - 2- 1 . 121 ,
approves the Environmental Assessment Form as completed by the applicant .
Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act , Parts 617 , this
action is classified as an "unlisted action . " The Planning Board has determined
from the Environmental Assessment Form and all pertinent information that the
above-mentioned action will not significantly impact the environment and will ,
therefore , not require any further environmental review .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , May , Mazza , Bronfenbrenner , Grigorov , Schultz
Nay - None . Carried unanimously .
The Planning Board considered site plan approval for the application of
East Hill Plaza , dated 8 / 29 / 79 , together with drawings Al , A2 and A3 . Mr . May
then made the motion and Mr . Aron seconded it .
RESOLVED THAT , the Town of Ithaca Planning Board grant , and does hereby
grant , site plan approval for the East Hill Plaza expansion , Tax Parcel No .
6- 62- 2- 1 . 121 .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , May , Mazza , Bronfenbrenner , Grigorov , Schultz
Nay - None . Carried unanimously .
PUBLIC HEARING : CONSIDERATION OF FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVAL FOR. PROPOSED SUB-
DIVISION 10 LOTS BACKLOT OF RIDGECREST ROAD , TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL N0 .
6- 45- 1- 2 . 2 . LAGRAND E . CHASE .
The Public Hearing was opened at 8 : 26 p . m . by Mr . Aron .
At this point , Mr . Aron said a request for postponement of this hearing
was received from Mr . Chase because of incomplete work and asked that the
Hearing be rescheduled for Sept . 18 , 1979 .
Motion by Henry Aron and seconded by Montgomery May .
RESOLVED THAT , the Public Hearing in consideration of Final Subdivision
approval for proposed subdivision 10 lots backlot of Ridgecrest: Road , Town of
isIthaca Tax Parcel No . 6-45- 1- 2 . 2 be adjourned until Sept . 18 , 1. 979 , at 7 : 30 p . m .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Planning Board - 5 - Sept . 4 , 1979
Aye - Aron , May , Mazza , Bronfenbrenner , Grigorov , Schultz
Nay - None . Carried unanimously .
The Public Hearing was adjourned at 8 : 30 p . m .
PUBLIC HEARING : FINAL REVIEW UNDER STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT ( SEQR )
FOR SUBDIVISION OFF TEXAS LANE , TOWN OF ITHACA PAX PARCEL NO . 6- 71- 1- 9 . IVAR
JONSON .
At 8 : 30 p . m . the Public Hearing for the final SEQR review of the Ivar Jonson
subdivision was duly opened .
Mr . Aron read the following to the Board and -, public .
IVAR JONSON SUBDIVISION - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
The Town of Ithaca Planning Board , acting as lead agency in the review of
the proposed Ivar Jonson Subdivision on Texas Lane , approves the Environmental
Assessment Form as completed by the applicant .
Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act , Parts 617 , this
action is classified as an "unlisted action . " The Planning Board has determined
from the Environmental Assessment Form and all pertinent information that the
above-mentioned action will not significantly impact the environment and will ,
therefore , not require further environmental review .
SThe following findings were used as a basis for this determination :
( 1 ) There will be no substantial adverse change in existing air quality ,
water quality , or noise levels ; no substantial increase in solid waste produc-
tion ; no substantial increase in potential for erosion , flooding , or drainage
problems ;
( 2 ) There will be no removal or destruction of large quantities of vege-
tation or fauna ; no substantial interference with the movement of any resident
or migratory fish or wildlife species ; no impacts on a significant habitat area ;
and no substantial adverse effects on a threatened or endangered species of
animal or plant or the habitat of such a species ;
( 3 ) There will be no encouraging or attracting of a large number of people
to a place or places for more than a few days compared to the number of people
who would come to such-place absent the action ;
( 4 ) There will be no creation of material conflict with the Town of Ithaca ' s
plans or goals as officially approved or adopted ;
( 5 ) There will be no impairment of the character or quality of important
historical , archeological , architectural , or aesthetic resources or of existing
community or neighborhood. character ;
• ( 6 ) There will be no major change in the use of either the quantity or
type of energy ;
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( 7 ) There will be no substantial change in the use , or intensity of use ,
of land or other natural resources , or in their capacity to support existing
. uses ;
( 8 ) There will be no hazard to human health or safety created ;
( 9 ) There will be no creation of a material demand for other actions which
would result in one of the above consequences , or changes in two or more elements
of the environment , no one of which has a significant effect on the environment ,
nor which , when taken together , result in a substantial adverse impact on the
environment .
Liese Bronfa_nbrenner stated the form actually deals with actual uses of
the law under discussion . She wanted to know about alternatives . Henry Aron
said the State requirements were unclear .
Motion by Mr . May and seconded by Mr . Mazza .
BE IT RESOLVED THAT , the Town of Ithaca Planning Board , acting as lead
agency in the review of the proposed Ivar Jonson Subdivision on Texas Lane ,
approves the Environmental Assessment Form as completed by the applicant .
Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review . Act , Parts 617 , this
action is classified as an " unlisted action . " The Planning Board has determined
from the Environmental Assessment Form and all pertinent information that the
above -mentioned action will not significantly impact the environment and will ,
therefore , not require further environmental review .
The following findings were used as a basis for this determination :
( 1 ) There will be no substantial adverse change in existing air quality ,
water quality , or noise levels ; no substantial increase in solid waste produc-
tion ; no substantial increase in potential for erosion , flooding , or drainage
problems ;
( 2 ) There will be no removal or destruction of large quantities of vege-
tation or fauna ; no substantial interference with the movement of any resident
or migratory fish or wildlife species ; no impacts on a significant habitat
area ; and no substantial adverse effects on a threatened or endangered species
of animal or plant or the habitat of such a species ;
( 3 ) There will be no encouraging or attracting of a large number of people
to a place or places for more than a few days compared to the number of people
who would come to such place absent the action ;
( 4 ) There will be no creation of material conflict with the Town of Ithaca ' s
plans or goals as officially approved or adopted ,
( S ) There will be no impairment of the character or quality of important
historical , archeological , architectural , or aesthetic resources or of existing
community or neighborhood character ;
( 6 ) There will be no major change in the use of either the quantity or
type of energy ;
Planning Board - 7 - Sept . 4 , 1979
( 7 ) There will be no substantial change in the use , or intensity of use ,
of land or other natural resources , or in their capacity to support existing
uses ;
( 8 ) There will be no hazard to human health or safety created ;
( 9 ) There will be no creation of a material demand for other actions which
would result in one of the above consequences , or changes in two or more elements
of the environment , no one of which has a significant effect on the environment ,
nor which , when taken together , result in a substantial adverse impaet on the
environment .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , Bronfenbrenner , May , Mazza , Grigorov , Schultz
Nay - None . Carried unanimously .
PUBLIC HEARING : CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED 3-LOT SUBDIVISION ON COMPTON" ROAD ,
TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL NO . 6- 45-1- 1 . 2 . GUSTAV SWANSON .
The Public Hearing was duly opened at 8 : 50 p . m. by Henry Aron , noting that
the Board will commence discussion early but any public that may arrive will
be heard .
Mr . King was present as the attorney for Mr . Swanson , an out-of- state
resident . Mr . King presented the material_ to the Board using a flip chart and
• referring to material already submitted to the Board , with particular reference
to maps ( Survey map , dated Aug . 4 , 1966 ; Contour map , U . S . G . S . 1949 ; and site
plan showing proposed lots A & B , dated Aug . 24 , 1979 ) .
Mr . King stated that Mr . Swanson wanted to subdivide his 80 acres into 3
lots . Lot A is a one+/ unimproved lot , known as No . 154 Compton Road ; Lot B is
a one+ acre small parcel containing an existing dwelling known as No . 155 Compton
Road ; and Lot C containing 78 acres approximately will remain under the owner-
ship of Mr . Swanson . Mr . King said a 50 ft . strip reaching to the rear of the
property will be retained as access to Lots A and C .
Mr . King said the dwelling on Lot B is presently rented to students and
that-�a potential buyer has been found for that lot .
Mr . King stated that after a personal inspection he found the trees on
the property were conifers of varying types .
Mr . Mazza asked about the box marked 215± on the Survey map . Mr . King
said it was a garage on the line between Lot B and the 50 ft . joint right of
way and could be moved in the future at the buyer ' s request .
Mr . Mazza had a question on the depth of the bedrock . Barbara Restaino
said that information was not relevant . She said the short form of the Environ-
mental Assessment Form could have been used here .
Mr . King signed the original Environmental Assessment Form when it ( long
form ) was found not to be signed .
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Mr . May init atdd the motion to accept the Environmental Assessment Form
. and it was seconded by Mr . Mazza .
RESOLVED that , the Town of Ithaca Planning Board , acting as lead agency in
the review of the proposed Swanson Subdivision , approves the Environmental Assess-
ment Form as completed by the attorney for the applicant .
Pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act , Parts 617 , this
action is classified as an "unlisted action . " The Planning Board has determined
from the Environmental Assessment Form and all pertinent information that the
above-mentioned action will not significantly impact the environment and will ,
therefore , not require further environmental review .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a Vote .
Aye - Aron , Bronfenbrenner , Grigorov , May , Mazza , Schultz
Nay - None . Carried unanimously .
The motion to approve the Subdivision was made by Mr . Mazza, and seconded
by Mr . May with conditions :
RESOLVED , that final subdivision approval for proposed 3- lot subdivision
on Compton Road , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6- 45- 1- 1 . 2 , Gustav Swanson , owner . . .
be approved as shown on maps presented to the Planning Board with the following
conditions : ( 1 ) that final survey map show that pipes have been set on Lots
A and B ; ( 2 ) that: any buyer of Lot A be notified that Health Department approval
has not been granted or sought in the Planning Board consideration of this sub-
division ; and ( 3 ) that the buyer of Lot B be granted the right to use the 50 '
right of way strip as shown on the Survey map as presented to the Board .
There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote .
Aye - Aron , Bronfenbrenner , May , Mazza , Grigorov , Schultz
Nay - None . Carried unanimously .
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion , Mr . Aron declared the meeting adjourned at 9J45 p . m .
Respectfully submitted ,
Susan Perry
Acting-Secretary
TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
TUESDAY , SEPTEMBER 4 , 1979
A G E N D A
7 : 30 P . M . Routine Business
Approval of Minutes - June 1 , 1979
June 12 , 1979
June 14 , 1979 , June 26 , 1979
July 10 , 1979
Report of Building Inspector
Report of Town Engineer
Report of Town Planner
7 : 45 P . M . PUBLIC HEARING : Consideration of Site Plan Approval for
proposed building expansion , East Hill Plaztcl. , Town of
Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 62 - 2 - 1 . 121 . Groff Associates ,
Stewart Knowlton , Partner .
8 : 15 P . M . PUBLIC HEARING : Consideration of Final Subdivision
Approval for proposed Subdivision , 10 lots backlot of
Ridgecrest Road , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 45 - 1 - 2 . 2 .
Lagrand E . Chase .
8 : 30 P . M . PUBLIC HEARING : Final review under State Environmental
Quality Review Act ( SEQR ) for Subdivision off Texas Lane ,
Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 71 - 1 - 9 . Ivar Jonson .
9 : 00 P . M . PUBLIC HEARING : Consideration of proposed 3 - lot Subdivision
on Compton Road , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 45 - 1 - 1 . 2 .
Gustav Swanson ,
9 : 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 .
Mrs . Grigorov is unable to attend .
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
TOWN CLERK ' S OFFICE
ITHACA, N . Y.
I � Nancy M . Fuller � . being duly
Deputy
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 the Planning Board of the Town
of Ithaca on Tuesday , September 4 , 1979 ; in Town Hall , 126 East Seneca
Street ( second floor ) , Ithaca , New York , commencing at 7 : 45 p . m . , as
per attached .
Location of sign board used for posting ; Front Entrance to Town Hall
Date of Posting : August 27 , 1979
Date of Publication : August 30 , 1979
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Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Ithaca
State of New York
County of Tompkins SS .
Town of Ithaca
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Thursday , August 30, 1979. 1THACA JOURNAL,
TOWN OF ITHHA A PLANNING
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS —
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1979
By direction of the Chairman of
the IS
HEREBY PlanninGIVENd thaatTlCE Publ c
Hearings will be held by the Plan-
ning Board of theTown of lthacaon
Tuesday, September 41 1979, in
Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street
( second floor ) .# llthaca, N .Y . at the
• following times and on the follow-
ing matters :
7 : 45 P .M. Consideration of Site
build-
ing for
oEast HilldPlaza,
Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.
6-62-2 - 1 . 121 . Groff Associates,
Stewart Knowlton, Partner .
8 : 15 P.M. Consider foion e pof Final
Subdivison Approval
10 lots backlot of "
Ridgecrest Road, Town of Ithaca .
Tax Parcel No. 6.45-1 -2 .2. Lagrand
E . Chase.
8 : 30 P .M. Final review under
State Environmental Quality Re-
view Act ( SEAR ) for. Subdivision
off Texas Lane, Town of Ithaca Tax
Parcel No. 6-71 .1 .9. Iver Jonson.
9 : 00 P .M. Consideration of pro
posed3-IotSubdivisiononCompton ,
Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel
No. 6-45-1 -1 .2 . Gustav Swanson
Said Planning Board will at said I
times and said place hear all per-
sons in support of such matters r I
objections thereto. Persons may
appear by agent or in person.
Edward L. Bergen
Town Clerk I
Town of Ithaca
August 30, 1979
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TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
TUESDAY , SEPTEMBER 4 , 1979
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 , September 4 , 1979 , in Town Hall , 126 East
Seneca Street ( second floor ) , Ithaca , N . Y . , at the following times and
on the following matters :
7 : 45 P . M . Consideration of Site Plan Approval for proposed building
expansion , East Hill Plaza , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No .
6 - 62 - 2 - 1 . 121 . Groff Associates , Stewart Knowlton , Partner .
8 : 15 P . M . Consideration of Final Subdivision Approval for proposed
Subdivision , 10 lots backlot of Ridgecrest Road , Town of
Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 45 - 1 - 2 . 2 . Lagrand E . Chase .
8 : 30 P . M . Final review under State Environmental Quality Review Act
• ( SEQR ) for Subdivision off Texas Lane , Town of Ithaca Tax
Parcel No . 6 - 71 - 1 - 9 . Ivar Jonson ,
9 : 00 P . M . Consideration of proposed 3 - lot Subdivision on Compton Road ,
Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 45 - 1 - 1 . 2 . Gustav Swanson .
Said Planning Board will at said times and said place hear all
persons in support of such matters or objections thereto . Persons may
appear by agent or in person .
Edward L . Bergen
Town Clerk
Town of Ithaca
Dated .:. August 27 , 1979
Publish : August 30 , 1979
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10,001 — 20,000 10.00
20,001— 30,000 15.00 APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT
30,001— 40,000 20.00 /` J
40,OOI— 50,000 25.00 Application Date
50,001— 100,000 50.00 Permit Number ._..�.--
100,001— S00,000 75.00 •
S002001— 1,000,000 100.00 batt '
1,000,001 k Over :150.00 Placed Number
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Make checks payable to Town of Ithaca . . __ Zoning District _._..
Application is hereby made to (build 0, utcnd @g, convert 0, _.. ._._._. ❑) a structure or use land
at _ East Dill Plaza , Judd Falls Rd., Town of Ithaca, N. Y.
• To be used for a hardware store _ _— - At a cost of roe $100 , 000
Structure is to be completed on or before _... December 31 , .. —_ �— , 19_ 79 _
Owner of land .._. Gro :f f_mAssociates_ _ _ _ _ Builder
Land Owner's mailing address Box # 414 , Windsor , New York 13865
If building is being built for a person other than present land owner, show name EmeryWaterhouse r._._
The structurc(s) will be as follows : Square Feet Floor Arca .
Type of construction -.__ MPt �� nI TLS? ._ Basement _ter r)
Number of stories N E�=7 �. First Floor
Number of Family Units . - [� --- Second Floor — o ?�
Percentage of Lot to be occupied Over Second _.... 1�3 L _....
by all structure
Plot Plan on Back of Permit _...._.... or Attacked
The rcquircd_ permits have been obtained as follows :
Date Issued
Faom TomrxiNs COU14TY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Approval of septic systera and/or wello
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rAom TowN CISRr.
Strict opening (if
road must be opened for pipes) � • � �. _,.-r—�
Blasting permit (if blasting necessary)
FRom SurEltvIaoR
Water Tap
Sewer Tap District . . . . .
FRom PROPER HIQHWAY DEPARTMINT
Culverts and driveways • • • . . . . . • . a . • •
FRonc TOWN ZONING OTPICEIA
Multiple residence permit . . • • • • • • • • • • • - • • . • -
The Undersigned hereby .2 plies for permission to do the above, in •accordance with provisions of the Zoning Ordinarloe
and other Laws• and Rcgu.latrons of the Town of Ithaca New York, or others having jurisdiction, and aff, that all
statements and information gi heron are correct 'to le best of . �knowlcdgc andowl
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Date : OA� pip
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Building permit { ) approved by Progress of work. Cbecked on : ifs
( ) . denied under Section _ of the
Zoning Ordinance by Foundation _
Appeal action : Framing _
Date of appeal Trim
Date of hearing Completion _
. Date of advertising .._. __..
Board members notified _. . Order to refill excavation
issued on
Order to demolish structure
issued on
$ 7 . 50 - Appeal, advertising expenses` _~—
adding to the
nRTICLE XIV , Section 75 , is amended by 9
• thereof the following : " Every :such application
second paragraph
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wilding permit shall also
r a contain additional information
b
much as the intended number of occupants , the number of rooms ,
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such
will be occupied by. the owner
statement , as to whether any Po
or Kill be leased . and such aPP
lication shall be accompanied by
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an interior Plan shouin number and la out of rooms ,
• and • such plan shall contain _ such additional informs -
, applacat1on -0fficer or
tion as may be reasonably required by
the Toum Zoning
other, offlCer authorized to issue such p
erinit or as may be re -
quired from time to time by the Toon Board • "
' ARTICLE 7CIV is amended by adding thereto .a new section to
" Every
be known as Section 74e which • shall read as fo11o 'Ns : under - this
• an approval , remedy or any other relief -
appl icant for y pP •
an other Article of this Zoning Ordinance shall dis -
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TOWN OF ITHACA
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
To be completed and submitted by. the applicant . Comments may be: written next to the
question or on additional paper .
Date August 27 , :1979
GENERAL INFORMATION
1 . Applicant _ Groff Associates Phone AC 607 - 655 - 1333
Address % Stewart D . Knowlton , Box # 414 , Windsor , New York 13865
Property owner Groff Associates phone AC f07 - 655 - 1333
Address - % Stewart D Knowlton , Box # 414 , Windsor , New York 13865
2 . Location of Proposed Action (Write Address /Tax lot ; Attach USGS topographic map
with affected lands outlined . ) East Hill Plaza , Corner Judd Falls & Ellis
Hollow Roads , Tax Map # 6 - 62 - 2 - 1 . 121 , 1020 Ellis Hollow Road , Ithaca , NY
3 . Proposed Action Build addition to former F . B . C .-Store
4 . Activities and types . of operation resulting from the completion of the proposed
• action . One ; -:additional retail store _
IDENTIFICATION OF PROPOSED ACTION Site plan b USGS map
5 . State the time schedules for the proposed action :
Planning ` August 1979 Construction Sept . 1979
Design , Documents Aucgust 1979 Finished - site work b grading
Preliminary site . work ^ Aucrust 1979 Oct /Nov . 1979
6 . Describe the proposed construction techniques to be used if building or site
development is involved . Show locations and routes to be used on the site plan .
Grading and excavation including equipment vehicles and explosives . to be used.
NA - Site is already graded and service drives constructed _
Transportation of materials to site
By truck
Disposal of waste-,materials
By truck
Proposed chemical treatments , such as herbicides , dust control etc .
NA
Special techniques to overcome unusual conditions
NA
Describe the type of proposed building and site materials to be used .
Foundation Reinforced concrete with concrete block walls
Structure Wall bearing new wall ; steel columns & beam existing wall
HVAC Gas fired roof top . Elec . A . C . Energy sources Y SE & G Co .
Siding Split face & split fluted concrete block
Insulation _ 1 " foam board R - 6 . 5
Windows and Glass Double glazed
Roofing 20 year built up over 3 " Fesco foam , R - 14 . 58
Pavement _ existing - patching asphalt
Vegetative cover _ existing
8 . Total area directly modified by proposed action 0 . 10 acres .
9 • Total area covered by impervious surfaces :
roofs 4 , 608 sq . ft . parking existing acres roads a :� isting acres
_ 0 . Gross building sizes ;
present total 93 , 600 sq . ft . no . ' of bldgs 1 no . of fl.00rs /bldg 1
proposed total .23.&IJU sq . ft . - no . of bldgs 1 no . of floors /bldg
future total .. sq . ft . no . of bldgs - no . of floors /bldg
1 . Number of proposed dwelling units NA Number of proposed commercial units 1
Sizes of . units Sizes of units 4 , 6 0 8 SF
Parking ; Total existing plus proposed 397 , 335 sf Proposed total Bldgs - 98 , 208sf
Existing 600 + paces proposed 3 spaces Traffic generated/ dayZ=4 cRRS '
(Note : Indirect Contamination Source Permit may be _ regtiired * if_ l000 spaces provided .
3 . Show proposed signs on site plan
Size ^ 6 sq . ft . height above ground : top 12 ft . ; bottom $ ft .
Wording : Trust Worthy Hardware Stores , East Hill Hardware
k . Show proposed lights and other poles on site plan . Existing
Height above ground ft . Total lumens
5 . Name potentially hazardous materials , such as toxic substances , flammables or
explosives to be used or disposed during or after proposed action Only General
refuge
Purpose of materials _ Packing cartons
(Note : Permits are required from DEC and T . C . Health Dept . )
6 . If the resulting activities are either commercial or industrial use , write the
materials to be transferred to / from the site , their frequency , and the mode of
transportation .
Imported materials Cartons of hardwar"frequency one /week mode truck
Exported materials refuge frequency one /week mode truck
70 Describe project history including controversy perceived by the developer ,
litigation , ' court decisions , etc . None
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1 . ITY FACTORS AND IMPACTS
Designated zoning of the site of the proposed action Present Business " C "
190 Zoning changes or variances being requested None
20 . Check if the site of the proposed action is . within or next to the following
Districts or Areas :
Agricultural District Historic Preservation District
Floodplain (HUD designated) Unique Natural Area.
Freshwater Wetland
21 . Check which land uses describe' - the neighborhood character .
Single-unit residential Recreation
Multi-unit residential XX Agriculture
XX Commercial Forestry Woodland
Industrial Wildlife / Conservation
Institutional Inactive
Transportation Other
22 . Check which public services are being requested or provided .
EXSanitary Sewage Gas
Water XX Electricity Storm drainage Telephone
(Note : Permits may required from municipality 'for hook-up . )
23 . Check which transportation facilities will serve the site_ of the proposed action .
State Highway Sidewalks On-street parking
X County Highway One-way traffic X Off street parking
X Town Highway XX Two�way traffic Bus systems
City /Village Street Traffic lights
24 . Number of existing buildings affected by the proposed action One
Show on the site plan . -
25 . Name affected buildings or districts known to be historically or archeologically
important or which are listed on the Register of Historic Buildings . None
Show on the site plan .
NATURAL FACTORS AND IMPACTS
26 . Depth to bedrock at site of proposed action . ( Check more than one if necessary)
Up to four feet depth
Four feet to ten feet
X Greater than ten feet
2 . If bedrock depth is less than ten feet/ check type of bedrock existing at site of
proposed action
Shale
Thinly bedded shale and siltstone
Siltstone or sandstone
Limestone - -
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28 . Check types of topographic f eatures which describe or are found on the site .
X level or gently rolling plains hilltop
4 hummocks with small . ponds hillside
glens and gorges valley bottom
41 . . 29 . Name the soils as identified in the Soil Survey of Tompkins County which are
. found on the part of the site proposed to be modified . Initials may be used .
HsB - Hudson Silty Clay Loam
30 . Briefly describe the nature and extent of proposed modification of existing slopes
42 • or soils or drainage
Distribution on- site of the remaining top soil from the initial
construction of East Hill Plaza to which addition is being built .
43 • Yes No
31 . XX Will any wetlands or adjacent areas be modified by the proposed action?
If so , designate on the site plan the wetlands which will be affected .
(Note : "Wetlands " . permit from administering agency required for alteration . )
32 . XX Will any. - streams be modified by -the proposed action? If so , designate on
the site plan which streams will be modified .
(Note : "Dam" or "Disturbance" permit from -DEC is required for modifications .
waste
40 33 . XX Will any /materials or effluent be discharged into a stream or groundwaters ?
If so , designate on the site plan the streams whicli will be •affected .
(Note : SPDES permit from DEC is required for discharges . )
34 . Do any of the following types of vegetation exist on the site of the propose
action ?
XX Stands of mature trees greater than 30 feet tall .
SOC XX Young tree . species less than 30 feet tall-.
k5 • XX Shrubs
XX Terrestrial plants up to two feet high
JxxJ Ferns , grasses , sedges , rushes
XX Aquatic plants
6 ' XX Crops
47 • 35 XX Are any vegetative management techniques currently being practiced on the
site of the' proposed action ?
36 . E= Will any trees or shrubs be removed by the proposed action ?
k8 .
If so . designate on the site plan the area that s to be affected .
37 , XX Are there any plans for revegetation ? If so , briefly explain . Small
49 . Planter in front of building
38 . XX To your knowledge , . are there any rare , endangered or unusual
vegetative species which are located on or near the site of the proposed
• action? If so , how are ' they distributed?
50 . 39 • X Will activity cause a change in or affect visual character of natural or
cultural landscape features ?
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if the focus of resulting activities is for residential use , check if residence is
• intended for : families
low income segment high income segment
Elmedium income segmentR elderlystudents
52 . Will proposed activity substantially change the following socio-economic population
distribution?
Elincome 8 ethnic background
race age
53 • State the current
54 200 , assessed value : Buildings $ 1 . 345 , _800 .
Site —� -
540 State the probable full assessed value after completion of the proposed action .
Site 154 200 . Buildings $ lr445f0G0 .
Comments .
55 , your judgement , will the proposed action result . in a . signi.ficant environmental
impact during construction and / or during use after completion?
Definitely not .
Governmental Agencies .
56 . Check the levels of government and name the agencies having jurisdiction over the
proposed action . Indicate the required permits by stating "Yes " or "no" • if permit
has been approved . _ (The following pages of they
advise on the types of actions which require particular permits . )
Feder4l Permits 0, 0 :
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System . EPA, Region II , NYC
Activities in navigable waters . Corps of Engineers , Buffalo
Other �--
State Permits
Certificate of Compatibility • and Public Need : PSC , DEC Albany (public Utilities )
Dam /Impoundment Construction or Repair : DEC - Envir . Quality Unit , Cortland
Disturbance of Stream Bed /Fill of Navigable Waters : DEC-EQ , Unit , Cortland
Incinerator Construction or Operation : DEC - EQ Unit , Syracuse
Indirect Air Contamination Source : DEC-EQ Unit , Syracuse
Mining * DEC• Mineral Resources Bureau , Albany "
Pesticide Purchase , Use ( 7 permits ) : DEC , Pesticides Bureau , Albany
Process , Exhaust , Ventilation. System Const . or Operation : DEC -EQ , Syracuse
Public Water Supply : DEC , Envir . Analysis , Alb any (T . C . 'Health Dept . review)
SPDES : DEC , Envir . Quality Unit , Syracuse (T .-C . Bealth Dept . review)
Stationary Combustion Installation : DEC-EQ Unit , Syracuse
Wetlands /Adjacent Areas Alterations : -= DEC-EQ Unit , Cortlend .
Other
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County of Tompkins
Driveways , culverts : Highway Dept .
Hazardous Wastes : Health Dept .
Institutional Use : Health Dept .
Mass Gatherings : Health Dept .
Offensive Materials ( Scavenger Wastes ) % Health Dept .
Public Utility Line Extension : Health Dept . •
Restaurant Use : Health Dept .
Restricted Burning : Health Dept . (DEC-EQ Unit review)
Sanitary Facilities for Realty Subdivisions : Health Dept . (DEC-EQ review)
Septic Tank Cleaner / Industrial Waste Collection : Health Dept . ( DEC-EQ review)
Sewage Disposal System : Health Dept .
Solid Waste Mgmt . Facility : Health Dept . (DEC-EQ Unit review)
SPDES (Pollution Discharge) : Health Dept . (DEC-EQ Unit review)
Swimming Use : Health Dept .
Temporary Residence (Boarding House , Camp , Day Care , Hotel „ Motel , Mobile
Home Park Health Dept .
Water Supply (Public) : Health Dept .
Wetlands /Alterations Wetlands Commission / County Clerk
Other
Town of Ithaca
Blasting Public Utility Connection
XX Building Permit X Signs
Street Opening Subdivision
Extraction of Natural Materials Streets and Drainage,
Land Use Variance Wetlands Alteration
Mobile Home Park Zoning Variance
Multiple Residence Other
Planned Unit Development
; 7 • Sources of Public funds ( if any) for proposed action
None
8 . If federal review under NEPk is required , name agency
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^ PLOT PLAN
INFORMATION TO BE SHOWN :
Dime ns of structure:.
Dimensions of loG Names of neighbors who bound loG
Distance of Structures from: Set-back of neighbors. °
Road, North arrow.
Both side lot linea. Stmt name and number.
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sting structures in contrasting lints.
Rear of 1oG Show e
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which this Permit (x111 be ) ( hFae )
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AMC New York state Building Code , and the ®.
State Energy Conservation Construction
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