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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 1987-04-21 FILED TOWN OF ITHACA Date •�- TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD Clerk APRIL 21 , 1987 The Town of Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday , April 21 , 1987 , in Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York , at 7 : 30 p . m . PRESENT : Chairman Montgomery May , David Klein , James Baker , Robert Kenerson , Virginia Langhans , Carolyn Grigorov , William Lesser , John C . Barney ( Town Attorney ) , Robert R . Flumerfelt ( Town Engineer ) , Susan C . Beeners ( Town Planner ) , Andrew S . Frost ( Town Building Inspector / Zoning Enforcement Officer ) , Mary S . Bryant ( Recording Secretary ) . ALSO PRESENT : Thomas Clausen , Edna R . Clausen , Mary L . Zichettella , Jerold M . Weisburd , Norbert H . Schickel Jr . , Daniel F . Bizzell , Donna Sposito , Lisa Meigs , Paul A . Jacobs , Linda S . Jacobs , William F . Albern , Carol A . Macali , Evan N . Monkemeyer , Donald Josselyn , Chairman May declared the meeting duly opened at 7 : 30 p . m . , and accepted for the record the Clerk ' s Affidavit of Posting and Publication of the Notice of Public Hearings in Town Hall and the Ithaca Journal on April 13 , 1987 and April 16 , 1987 , respectively , together with the Secretary ' s Affidavit of Service by Mail of said Notice upon the various neighbors of each of the properties under discussion , upon each of the applicants and / or agents , as appropriate , upon parties with interest , and upon the Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning , on April 15 , 1987 . REPORT OF THE TOWN PLANNER WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMONLAND COMMUNITY SERVICE ROAD , Ms . Beeners appended a map to the bulletin board and stated that two main events have happened since the Planning Board last discussed the matter of the Commonland Community service road , the first being clarification by the Town Attorney as to the status of the right of way in the alternate location , which is through the Marion property opposite Towerview Drive . Ms . Beeners stated that it was Town Attorney Barney ' s feeling that the descriptions and the circumstances with respect to that right of way are adequate for the construction of a road by the developer in that location . Ms . Beeners made reference to a statement received , copies of which were distributed to the Board members , from Mrs . Clausen whose two properties are separated by the original service road location . Ms . Beeners stated that the current recommendation. at this time is to relocate the service road to the alternate location opposite Towerview Road and that that access road be restricted to one -way ingress from Slaterville Road into Commonland Community , for emergency vehicles , except as may be subsequently amended by the Town of Ithaca , and also subject to the right of way in the same location which is presently held by the City of Ithaca . Ms . Beeners noted that item # 2 in the draft resolution is basically that .i 'r Planning Board - 2 - April 21 , 1987 • the design be approved by the Town Engineer and by the Department of Transportation . Ms . Beeners also noted that construction is to be completed prior to the issuance of any certificates of occupancy for Commonland Two , with placement in escrow of necessary funds for the construction of this access road . A third condition recommended by Ms . Beeners was that a 20 - foot easement be provided along the west edge of the formerly approved service road location . Ms . Beeners stated that this would be along the eastern edge of the Clausen house property for the purpose of trail development at a later date by the Town between Slaterville Road and Penny Lane , with the understanding that the trail easement might be relinquished at a later date if a more appropriate connection were to materialize somewhere along the Six Mile Creek corridor . Ms . Beeners added that the Six Mile Creek Committee was not in favor of the establishment of a trail in this location between the Clausen parcels because they did not want to encourage access to Six Mile Creek straight down , which is in an area of the Creek that is reserved for more pasive purposes . The Committee would prefer to be able to acquire a connection to the Six Mile Creek and Circle Greenway trails that would be farther to the west . Ms . Beeners stated that the reason she is recommending a 20 - foot easement through that area at this time is just to provide for things if a better one does not come along somewhere down the road . Indicating on the map , Ms . Beeners said that the area would be from Slaterville Road on down through " this " edge on the Clausen property to connect up with the cul de sac Penny Lane and Penny Drive , Ms . Beeners noted that pedestrian connection could occur on any potential extension of Penny Drive to the western area where trail use is encouraged . Ms . Beeners also noted that it would not necessarily mean that there would be an increase in pedestrian movement into the eastern areas . Ms . Beeners indicated that: she did not see any construction of that trail in the near future because there are several alternatives that need to be continually checked out by the Six Mile Creek Committee along Slaterville Road . Mrs . Langhans wondered about an easement going through private property . M .; . Beeners pointed out that the Town has acquired easements through subdivision approvals , adding that it was her understanding , after discussions with Town Attorney Barney , that that type of easement would be accomplishable , and that it would be possible to :have that easement , and , if this land were somehow acquired by Mrs . Clausen , for instance , it still could remain . Ms . Beeners offered that in that location , adjacent to Mrs . Clausen ' s house property , it would not impact any development on either parcel which she owns . The 20 - foot easement would provide for adequate buffering if the 5 - foot trail is constructed at a later time . Mrs . Grigorov asked if this would be protected from having the actual road there . Ms . Beeners offered that the Town would not have any more interest in " this " piece of land [ indicating on the map ] , except for one potential trail connection , because the service road alternate location would be about " here " [ again indicating on the • map ) , Mr . Weisburd , developer of Commonland Community , spoke from the 1 Planning Board. - 3 - April 21 , 1987 a floor and stated that there would be a Town water main on most of what is already constructed , and a Town easement would have to remain for the water regardless of whether there is an easement for pedestrian traffic . Mr . Klein. asked , if the access road were relocated , could that be used for the trail . Ms . Beeners responded that it could be in a location that would mean having to walk along Slaterville Road . Mrs . Langhans wondered if the Town needs 20 feet for a water easement , with. Mr . Flumerfelt responding , yes , that is required . Mr . Weisburd addressed the Board and asked for clarification on building the road on the City of Ithaca right of way which runs along the Marion property . Mr . Weisburd wondered , if the road were built , would the Town then take that as a Town road even though it would be an easement and not property deeded to the Town . Mr . Weisburd stated that , if that were the case , he would certainly like to see it stated for the record that the Town would do that . Chairman May stated that he did not think the Town would be taking it as a Town road , the Planning Board was only opening it for emergency vehicles . Town Attorney Barney stated that it was his understanding that Mr . Weisburd had title . Mr . Weisburd stated that he did not have title ; Mr . Marion has title ; he [ Weisburd ] has a 60 - foot easement . Town Attorney Barney stated that the Town would be willing to take the easement rights . • Mr . Weisburd stated that the Town , then , would be willing to take over the road as a restricted Town road , as opposed to deeding that land over . Mr . Weisburd stated that it would be necessary to state , for the record , that if the road were built they would not run into the problem of the: Town saying , " You built it , but we need the deed . " Mr . Weisburd pointed out that all he can do is give up the easement rights . Mr . Weisburd also pointed out that his attorney , Peter Walsh , thought that their easement rights were not sufficient to reach from Slaterville Road to Penny Lane , Mr . Weisburd stated that , while he was happy to build the road , he did not want to be in a position where he was liable from the Marions because he built in an area where he did not have the rights to build . Dr . Lesser wondered if there had been any discussion on temporary emergency use as far as access , in terms of plowing and keeping it open , so that it was usable in an emergency , and at the same time preventing cars from using it on a regular basis . Ms . Beeners stated that one item was the signage , and also there was the possibility of using a chain and a padlock for access by the Town highway crew . Ms . Beeners stated that this will be discussed with John Dougherty , Superintendent of Public Works , City of Ithaca , as to securing a pad. lock key for their maintenance use . There appearing to be no further questions or comments , Chairman May asked if anyone wished to make a motion . MOTION by Mrs . Carolyn Grigorov , seconded by Dr . William Lesser : Planning Board - 4 - April 21 , 1987 • RESOLVED , that the Town of Ithaca Planning Board approve and hereby does approve the alternate location of the proposed Commonland access road , such location being within a right of way presently held by the developer through Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 58 - 1 - 24 , with the following conditions : 1 . Said access road shall be restricted to ingress by emergency vehicles , except as may be subsequently amended by the Town of Ithaca , and shall also be subject to the right of way in this same location which is presently held by the City of Ithaca . 2 . The design of said access road shall be approved by the Town Engineer and by the New York State Department of Transportation . The construction of the access road shall be completed prior to the issuance of any certificates of occupancy for " Commonland Two " . Placement in escrow of the necessary funds for the construction of this access road shall be considered an acceptable alternative for the fulfillment of this condition . 3 . A 20 - foot: easement shall be provided along the west edge of the former proposed access road location between Town of Ithaca Tax Parcels No . 6 - 58 - 1 - 20 and 6 - 58 - 1 - 33 . 3 , for the purposes of maintaining , repairing , and replacing a water line , and for the purposes of trail development at a future date , between Slaterville Road and Penny Lane . It is understood that such • trail easement may be relinquished by the Town of Ithaca at a future time , if more appropriate trail routes are obtained . 4 . The developer shall be satisfied by his legal counsel that he has authority to convey an easement at the above -mentioned alternate location . There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . Aye - May , Baker , Grigorov , Langhans , Klein , Kenerson , Lesser . Nay - None . The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously . Chairman May declared the discussion of the Commonland service road duly closed at 7 : 50 p . m . PUBLIC HEARING : CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE APPROVED SITE PLAN ( FEBRUARY 17 , 1987 ) FOR PHASE III OF EASTWOOD COMMONS , 66 UNITS AND PAVILION APPROVED , PROPOSED TO BE MODIFIED TO 65 UNITS AND PAVILION . OFF HONNESS LANE ON HARWICK ROAD AND PRESENTLY -• NAMED SUNNYSLOPE LANE , MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT . TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL NO . 6 - 60 - 1 - 25 . 42 . EASTWOOD COMMONS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION , OWNER / DEVELOPER . NORBERT H . SCHICKEL JR . , PRESIDENT . • Chairman May declared the Publc Hearing in the above - noted matter duly opened at. 7 : 55 p . m . , and read aloud from the Notice of Public Hearings as ported and published and as noted above . Mr . Schickel was Planning Board - 5 - April 21 , 1987 . present . Mr . Schickel addressed the Board and stated that the proposal presented tonight is the revised Phase III , 8 . 49 acres , including reduction of one unit from Building 32 and also revision to the parking layout . Mr . Schickel stated that none of the parking is within 30 feet. of the property line , adding that 66 units and pavilion were approved on February 17th and that the proposal before the Board this evening has been modified to 65 units and pavilion . Chairman May noted that this was a Public Hearing and asked if there were any questions or comments from the public . No one spoke . Chairman May closed the Public Hearing at 8 : 05 p . m . and turned the matter over to the Board for discussion . Chairman May asked Mr . Schickel when construction of Harwick Road was going to begin as it was his impression that it would be done subsequent to Building 33 . Mr . Schickel responded that it will be done as soon as all necessary steps are in order . There appearing to be no further questions or comments , Chairman May asked if anyone was prepared to offer a motion . MOTION by Mr . Robert Kenerson , seconded by Mr . James Baker : • WHEREAS : 1 . This action is the consideration of approval of modifications to the Approved Site Plan ( February 17 , 1987 ) for Phase III of Eastwood Commons , 66 units and pavilion approved , proposed to be modified -to 65 units and pavilion . 2 . This is an Unlisted action for which the Planning Board has been legislatively designated to act a Lead Agency , 3 . The Town Planner has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance , subject to the conditions and requirements of earlier project approvals and other applicable requirements . THEREFORE , IT IS RESOLVED : That the Planning Board , acting as Lead Agency in the environmental review of this Unlisted action , make and hereby does make a negative determination of environmental significance , subject to the conditions and requirements of earlier project approvals and other applicable requirements . There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . Aye - May , Grigorov , Baker , Langhans , Klein , Kenerson , Lesser . • Nay - None . The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously . Planning Board - 6 - April 21 , 1987 • MOTION by Mrs . Virginia Langhans , seconded by Mr . Robert Kenerson : WHEREAS : 1 . This action is the consideration of approval of modifications to the Approved Site Plan ( February 17 , 1987 ) for Phase III of Eastwood Commons , 66 units and pavilion approved , proposed to be modified to 65 units and pavilion . 2 . This is an Unlisted action for which the Planning Board on April 21 , 1987 has made a negative determination of environmental significance , subject to the conditions and requirements of earlier project approvals and other applicable requirements . 3 . The Planning Board has reviewed this action at a Public Hearing on April 21 , 1987 . THEREFORE , IT IS RESOLVED : That the Planning Board approve and hereby does approve . the revisions to Phase III of Eastwood Commons as presented on April 21 , 1987 , subject to the conditions and requirements of earlier project approvals and other applicable requirements . There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . • Aye - May , Grigorov , Baker , Langhans , Klein , Kenerson , Lesser . Nay - None . The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously . Chairman .May declared the matter of approval of modifications to the Eastwood Commons Phase III approval duly closed at 8 : 05 p . m . PUBLIC HEARING_ : CONSIDERATION OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL FOR THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF A 1 ± ACRE LOT FROM A 34 . 71 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON ELM STREET EXTENSION , TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL NO , 6 - 28 - 1 - 28 . 2 . HELEN DEGRAFF , OWNER $ DANIEL F . BIZZELL AND DONNA SPOSITO , APPLICANTS . Chairman May declared the Public Hearing in the above - noted matter duly opened at 8 : 09 p . m . , and read aloud from the Notice of Public Hearing 's as posted and published and as noted above . Both Mr . Bizzell and Ms „ Sposito were present . Mr . Bizzell approached the Board and stated that the proposal was for construction of a split - level ranch home on 1 ± acres of land from a 34 . 71 acre parcel . Chairman May asked if there were any questions or comments from the public . There being none , Chairman May closed the Public Hearing at 8 : 11 p . m . and brought the matter back to the Board . Ms . Beeners stated that the remaining lands have been developed Planning Board - 7 - April 21 , 1987 •• in respect to the clearing for a road bed , and added that there is adequate access to the remaining lands through the remaining frontage and a 50 - foot right of way on Elm Street , and through frontage on West Haven Road , Town Attorney Barney referred to Ms . Beeners ' review of the EAF , Part II , Item # C3 - - " Vegetation or fauna , movement of fish or wildlife species , significant habitats , or threatened or endangered species ? " , and to Ms . Beeners ' statement thereunder - - " No significant species or habitats are known on the site , and no significant impact is expected subject to the conditions in Cl . " Town Attorney Barney noted that " Cl " indicates that there would be no impact to air quality , surface or groundwater quality or quantity , noise levels , existing traffic patterns , solid waste production or disposal , potential for erosion , drainage or flooding problems as long as selective conservation of vegetation and protection of an existing drainageway is practiced as part of site development , and as long as the driveway is sited for adequate sight safety . The remaining lands have been developed in respect to the clearing for a roadbed . There is adequate access to the remaining lands through the remaining frontage and a 50 - foot right of way on Elm Street , and through frontage on West Haven Road . " Town Attorney Barney wondered if there would be any difficulty enforcing that . Ms . Beeners responded that it was a normal part of site development . Mr . Bizzell stated that it was quite a heavily wooded lot and he did not want to cut down too many • trees . Mr . Klein wanted to know where the drainageway is relative to the site . Ms . Beeners indicated same and noted that it is not really a high volume drainageway . There appearing to be no further questions or comments from the Board , Chairman May asked if anyone were prepared to make a motion . MOTION by Mr . Robert Kenerson , seconded by Dr . William Lesser : WHEREAS : 1 . This action is the consideration of Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of a 1 ± acre lot from a 34 . 71 acre parcel located on Elm Street Extension , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 28 - 1 - 28 .. 2 . 2 . This is an Unlisted Action for which the Planning Board has been legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency for environmental review . 3 . The Town Planner has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance , subject to the adequate development of the site with respect to drainage and vegetation conservation , as to be determined by the Town Building Inspector / zoning • Enforcement Officer , THEREFORE , IT IS RESOLVED : Planning Board - 8 - April 21 , 1987 • That the Planning Board , acting as Lead Agency in the environmental review of this Unlisted action , make and hereby does make a negative determination of environmental significance , subject to the adequate development of the site with respect to drainage and vegetation conservation , as to be determined by the Town Building Inspector / Zoning Enforcement Officer . There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . Aye - May , Grigorov , Baker , Langhans , Klein , Kenerson , Lesser . Nay - None . The MOTION was declared to be carried . unanimously . MOTION by Mrs . Carolyn Grigorov , seconded by Mr . Robert Kenerson : WHEREAS 1 . This action is the consideration of Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of a 1 ± acre lot from a 34 . 71 acre parcel located on Elm Street Extension , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 28 - 1 - 28 . 2 . 2 . This is an Unlisted Action for which the Planning Board , acting as Lead Agency . for environmental review , has made a negative • determination of environmental significance , with certain conditions . 3 . The Planning Board , at a Public Hearing on April 21 , 1987 , has reviewed the following material : Short Environmental Assessment Form dated April 9 , 1987 . Location map , " Bizzell / Sposito , Planning Board , April 21 , 1987 " . " Survey Map of a Subdivision of Lands on Elm Street Extension , Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County , New York " , dated April 10 , 1987 , by Howard R . Schlieder , N . Y . S . P . E . and L . S . THEREFORE , IT IS RESOLVED : 1 . That the Planning Board waive and hereby does waive certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval , having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in neither a significant alteration of the purpose of subdivision control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board , 2 . That the Planning Board grant and hereby does grant Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval to the subdivision as herein proposed . • There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . Planning Board - 9 - April 21 , 1987 • Aye - May , Gri. gorov , Baker , Langhans , Klein , Kenerson , Lesser . Nay - None . . The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously . Chairman May declared the matter of the Bizzell Subdivision duly closed at 8 : 15 p . m . PUBLIC HEARING : CONSIDERATION OF FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR PHASE I OF COLLEGE VIEW PARK , RESIDENCE DISTRICT R - 5 ( MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT ) , AT 136 - 146 SEVEN MILE DRIVE , TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCELS NO . 6 - 33 - 2 - 1 AND 6 - 33 - 2 - 2 , WITH SAID PHASE I PROPOSED TO CONSIST OF TEN NEW MOBILE HOMES AND THE RELOCATION OF TWO EXISTING MOBILE HOMES . PAUL AND LINDA JACOBS , OWNERS ; WILLIAM ALBERN , ENGINEER . Chairman May declared the Public Hearing in the above - noted matter duly opened at 8 : 20 p . m . , and read aloud from the Notice of Public Hearings as posted and published and as noted above . Both Mr . and Mrs . Jacobs were present , as was their Engineer , William F . Albern . Mr . Albern approached the Board and appended maps to the bulletin board and noted two very minor points . Mr . Albern stated that the road has been changed in the " new " park from 20 feet to 24 feet , and , a hammerhead will be put in at the west end of the property to conform • with Fire Chief Olmstead ' s desires for the turn - around . Chairman May asked Mr . Albern the diameter of the circle to which the hammerhead will be added , with Mr . Albern responding , 50 feet , noting again the addition of the hammerhead to the circle . Mr . Flumerfelt suggested to Mr . Albern that he find room to develop another spur off the next to the end cornea unit . Mr . Albern stated that that would not be a problem . Mrs . Langhans inquired if Phase I were located east of lots 38 and 39 , with Mr . Albern responding that lots 35 , 36 , and 37 are not included in Phase I , and the cul de sac is not in Phase I . Town Attorney Barney inquired about where the two existing mobile homes would be moved to . Mr . Albern responded that Mr . Jacobs did not know , at this time , which ones he was going to move where . Chairman May noted that , right at the moment , there are eight lots existing on the creek side , and the developer will end up with four lots . Mr . Jacobs stated that # 1 , which is the new house by the road , will be moved to lot 25 or lot 26 ; # 12 , which also is a new house , will be moved to lot # 27 . Mr . Jacobs stated that , at this time , he was not sure where the other two will be . Chairman May noted that this was a Public Hearing and asked if there were anyone present who wished to speak . • Donald Jo :: selyn , 152 Seven Mile Drive , spoke from the floor and stated that it was the contention of the neighborhood that # 1 was going to be moved to # 25 or # 26 , and # 12 was being moved to # 27 . Mr . Planning Board - 10 - April 21 , 1987 Josselyn , noting that he was speaking on behalf of all the neighbors , stated that it was their hope that the Planning Board and that the Town Board will be able to show , in writing , where the new park is going to be under the new zoning , and that anything that has not taken place in the current park , which has been grandfathered all this time , will have to abide by the zoning laws that the Planning Board and the Town have adopted . Town Attorney Barney stated that there will be an agreement recorded to that effect , as that is part of the conditions . Mr . Josselyn asked if the State Department of Environmental Conservation had approved this expansion . Ms . Beeners replied that they are wait _Lng for the Town to approve the project . Referring to R- 5 zoning , Mr . Josselyn wondered if all future applicants have to go through the same steps as Mr . Jacobs , The Board members responded , yes . Mr . Josselyn also asked the Board who was going to be doing the patrolling in the park to make sure that Mr . Jacobs was abiding by the zoning laws . Chairman May stated that Mr . Frost is the Town Building Inspector / Zoning Enforcement Officer , Mr . Josselyn asked if the mitigating measures that are referred to in the draft resolution , a copy of which he had , could be explained to him . Ms . Beeners stated that all mitigating measures have been based on certain revisions and improvements to the designs that have been made by the developer since it was initially proposed , including landscaping and road improvement connections for use by the Fire Dept , Ms . Beeners stated that other mitigating measures are included - - what stringent conditions for development of the park and for their enforcement - in the archives of the ordinance , which include the operating permits and the regular inspections . Ms . Beeners noted that other mitigating measures include certain requirements that the Planning Board recommended be put on the project , and added that some of those condtions evolved into the Local Law , which has other stringent conditions . Mrs . Grigorov asked if there were anything specific about landscaping . Ms . Beeners stated that Mr . Albern revised the landscaping plan to her satisfaction , adding that the exact location of the plants might be subject to change if it looks like it is going to improve the situation that she has been satisfied with . Mr . Josselyn wondered if the drainge field was going to be underground , with Mr . Albern responding , yes . Mr . Klein referred to the Planning Board adopted resolution of December 2 , .1986 and noted that it outlined several existing conditions that are being accepted by the Board . Chairman May asked if there were anyone else from the public who wished to comment . No one spoke . Chairman May closed the Public Hearing at 8 : 45 p . m . , and asked if the Board were ready to turn to discussion of the SEQR draft resolution and the draft resolution with respect to the final site plan . MOTION by Dr . William Lesser , seconded by Mr . Robert Kenerson : Planning Board - 11 - April 21 , 1987 • WHEREAS : 1 . This action is the consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for Phase I of College View Park , Residence District R- 5 ( Mobile Home Park District ) , at 136 - 146 Seven Mile Drive , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcels No . 6 - 33 - 2 - 1 and 6 - 33 - 2 - 2 , with said Phase I proposed to consist of ten new mobile homes and the relocation of two existing mobile homes . 2 . This is being reviewed as a Type I action for which the Planning Board has been legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency for environmental review of the site plan . The Town of Ithaca Town Board , the Tompkins County Health Department , and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation are involved agencies which have been notified of this determination . 3 . The Planning Board on December 2 , 1986 , approved the overall site plan as presented at that time and recommended that the Town Board make a negative determination of environmental significance , with certain conditions , for the proposed rezoning of certain lands , on a portion of which this action is proposed . 4 . The Town .Board on March 31 , 1987 , as Lead Agency for the rezoning of the subject lands , reaffirmed a negative determination of environmental significance for the rezoning action , contingent • upon the adoption and implementation of certain mitigating measures as set forth in drawings and documentation as set forth at that time for this project , in conditions for final site plan approval , and in conditions for project implementation and operation . 5 . A recommendation of a negative determination of environmental significance for Phase I has been made by the Town Planner , contingent upon the adoption and implementation of certain mitigatincl measures as set forth in drawings and documentation submitted for this project , and as set forth as requirements of approval . THEREFORE , IT IS RESOLVED : That the Planning Board , acting as Lead Agency in the environmental review of this action , make and hereby does make a negative determination of environmental significance for Phase I as presented at Public Hearing on April 21 , 1987 , contingent upon the adoption and implementation of certain mitigating measures as set forth in drawings and documentation submitted for this project , in conditions for final site plan approval , and in conditions for project implementation and operation . There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . • Aye - May , Grigorov , Baker , Langhans , Klein , Kenerson , Lesser . Nay - None . Planning Board - 12 - April 21 , 1987 • The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously . MOTION by Mr . Robert Kenerson , seconded by Mr . David Klein : WHEREAS : 1 . This action is the consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for Phase I of College View Park , Residence District R- 5 ( Mobile Home Park District ) , at 136 - 146 Seven Mile Drive , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcels No . 6 - 33 - 2 - 1 and 6 - 33 - 2 - 2 , with said Phase I proposed to consist of ten new mobile homes and the relocation of two existing mobile homes . 2 . This is being reviewed as a Type I action for which the Planning Board on April 21 , 1987 has made a negative determination of environmental significance for Phase I as presented , contingent upon the adoption and implementation of certain mitigating measures as set forth in drawings and documentation submitted for this project , in conditions for final site plan approval , and in conditions for project implementation and operation . 3 . The Planning Board at a Public Hearing on April 21 , 1987 , has reviewed the following : " Addition to Collegeview Mobile Home Park - Paul Jacobs - • Drawings 1 and 2 " , by William F . Albern , P . E . , dated November 20 , 1986 , revised through April 10 , 1987 . Long Environmental Assessment Form , dated March 12 , 1987 , and reviewed through April 15 , 1987 . Planning Board Resolution of December 2 , 1986 , approving the Site Plan and recommending the subject rezoning to the Town Board . " Local Law to Amend the Zoning Ordinance by Rezoning a Portion of Land at 136 - 146 Seven Mile Drive from R- 30 ( Residential District ) to R- 5 ( Mobile Home Park District ) " , adopted by the Town Board on March 31 , 1987 . SEQR Resolution by Town Board on March 31 , 1987 . Resolution adopting general plan by Town Board on March 31 , 1987 . THEREFORE , IT IS RESOLVED : That the Planning Board grant and hereby does grant Final Site Plan Approval to Phase I of College View Park as presented on April 21 , 1987 , with said Phase I consisting of ten new mobile homes and the relocation of two existing mobile homes , subject to the conditions as set forth in the aforementioned Local Law , and to conditions as set forth in the Planning Board Resolution of December 2 , 1986 , and to all other applicable laws , rules , and regulations , and further , subject to the condition that the turn - around at the westernmost end of the • proposed road shall be revised to include an additional spur adequate for emergency vehicle negotiation between lots 54 and 55 prior to any consideration of final site plan approval for Phase III . Planning Board - 13 - April 21 , 1987 There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . • Aye - May , Gri. gorov , Baker , Langhans , Klein , Ken erson , Lesser . Nay - None . The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously . Chairman May declared the matter of final site plan approval for Phase I of College View Park duly closed at 9 : 00 p . m . PUBLIC HEARING : CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A REVISED SITE PLAN FOR PHASE I OF " SPRINGWOOD 'i LOCATED IN A MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT AT 123 EAST KING ROAD , TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL NO . 6 - 43 - 2 - 81 15 . 15 ± ACRES , 25 UNITS HAVING BEEN APPROVED FOR SAID PHASE I ON DECEMBER 101 1973 , WITH 8 UNITS HAVING BEEN BUILT AND 17 UNITS NOW BEING PROPOSED . HERBERT N . MONKEMEYER , OWNER ; EVAN N . MONKEMEYER , AGENT . ( ADJOURNED FROM APRIL 7 , 1987 . ) Chairman May declared the Adjourned Public Hearing in the above - noted matter duly opened at 9 : 02 p . m . , and read aloud from the Notice of Public Hearings as posted and published and as noted above . Mr . Evan Monkemeyer was present . Chairman May noted the receipt of a Memorandum to him from Town Supervisor Noel Desch , dated April 20 , 1987 , which he read aloud , as • follows : " MEMORANDUM T0 : Montgomery May Chairman , Town of Ithaca Planning Board FROM : Noel Desch RE : Capacity of Troy Road Pump Station DATE : April 20 , 1987 The Town staff and I have completed our review of the projected impact on new development in the South Hill water system ( Ridgecrest grid ) . Even though the number of units likely to be constructed over the next 5 years may reach 400 or more it is not likely that the rate of growth will be sufficient to cause a serious system reliability problem . It is , therefore , not necessary to require the developers to contribute a one time share in the cost of additional storage or more effective pumping , at this time . When such improvements are necessary , perhaps in 1989 , the Town may consider financing the project as a Town wide improvement or depending on the rate of growth require the developers to share in the cost , at that time . I have asked Susan Beeners to inform the developers of this decision and to express our appreciation for their positive attitude throughout these deliberations . Please also thank the members of the Planning Board for their attention to these concerns . " Mr . Monkemeyer addressed the Board and stated that he was in • agreement with the letter from Supervisor Desch . Mr . Monkemeyer stated that he had spoken with Mr . Flumerfelt and discussed the possibilities of installing a drainage retention system , such as a Planning Board - 14 - April 21 , 1987 . pond or a series of ponds , on the site to control the runoff for the • entire site . Mr . Monkemeyer stated that , in addition , he would like the Planning Board to consider that future development uphill from this site also be given consideration for drainage . Chairman May asked if the pond would be designed so that there was water in it all the time , adding that the pond should be kept shallow to reduce the liability . Mr . Monkemeyer responded , yes , adding that they would design it large enough to contain most of the waters from the " Springwood " site or any of the rest of the buildings that would be placed on the upper portion . Mr . Flumerfelt stated that there was a previous requirement for the " Springwood " continued development that the drainageway be improved all the way down to Danby Road which would involve the developer going on private property . Mr . Flumerfelt stated that the drainage channel is rather narrow and constricted at some points down there and could impose a hardship . Mr . Flumerfelt offered that , in lieu of that , it seemed like a retention pond would serve the purpose of controlling runoff . Chairman May , noting that this was a Public Hearing , asked if anyone present wished to speak . No one spoke . Chairman May closed the Public Hearing at 9 : 15 p . m . , and brought the matter back to the Board for comments and questions . • Dr . Lesser stated that he was still a little uncertain about the water supply situation , although it was clearly not an issue at the moment . Referring to Supervisor Desch ' s memo , Dr . Lesser stated that the possibility was raised that developers could conceivably be asked for contributions at some point in the future . Dr . Lesser wondered if that would be a voluntary gesture at that point , or would the Town essentially be considering previous commitments on the part of the developers . Chairman May stated that it was his understanding that it would be new projects at such time as the saturation level is reached . Chairman May asked the Board if there were any questions or comments on the EAF . Mr . Klein suggested that the storm drainage retention area should be mentioned in the adopted resolution . There appearing to be no further comments , Chairman May asked if anyone cared to make a motion . MOTION by Mrs . Virginia Langhans , seconded by Mr . Robert Kenerson : WHEREAS : 1 . This action is the site plan approval of a revised site plan for Phase I of " Springwood " , located in a Multiple Residence District at 123 East King Road , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 43 - 2 - 8 , 25 is units having been approved for Phase I on December 10 , 1973 , with 8 units having been built and 17 units now being proposed . Planning Board - 15 - April 21 , 1987 • 2 . This is an Unlisted action for which the Planning Board has been legislatively designated to act as Lead Agency for environmental review . 3 . The Town Planner has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance , subject to the following conditions : a . Completion of any drainage improvements that may be required by the Town Engineer prior to the issuance of any new certificates of compliance . b . Completion of a storm drainage retention area to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer prior to the issuance of any building permits for more than 8 dwelling units . c . Execution of an agreement by the Developer with the Town of Ithaca , prior to the issuance of any new certificates of compliance , to contribute , based on increased water demand due to the development , a pro rata share of the cost of providing interim period increased water storage or equipment modifications at the Troy Road Tank site until a long - range water storage solution is effected . d . Approval of the final improvement plans by the Town Engineer . • e . Approval of the planting schedule by the Town Planner . f . Submission of revised site plans for future project phases for consideration by the Planning Board , THEREFORE , IT IS RESOLVED : That the Planning Board , acting as Lead Agency for the environmental review of this action , make and hereby does make a negative determination of environmental significance , with the following conditions : i . Completion of any drainage improvements that maybe required by the Town Engineer prior to the issuance of any new certificates of compliance . 2 . Completion of a storm drainage retention area to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer prior to the issuance of any building permits for more than 8 dwelling units . 3 . Approval of the final improvement plans by the Town Engineer . 4 . Approval of the planting schedule by the Town Planner , 5 . Submission, of revised site plans for future project phases for • consideration by the Planning Board . There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . Planning Board - 16 - April 21 , 1987 Aye - May , Gri. gorov , Baker , Langhans , Klein , Kenerson , Lesser . • Nay - None . The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously . MOTION by Mr . Robert Kenerson , seconded by Mr . James Baker : WHEREAS : 1 . This action is the site plan approval of a ` revised site plan for Phase I of " Springwood " , located in a Multiple Residence District at 123 East King Road , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 43 - 2 - 8 , 25 units having been approved for Phase I on December 10 , 1973 , with 8 units having been built and 17 units now being proposed . 2 . This is an Unlisted action for which the Planning Board , acting as Lead Agency for environmental review , has made a negative determination of environmental significance subject to certain conditions . 3 . The Planning Board , at Public Hearing on April 7 , 1987 , and April 211 1987 , has reviewed the following : " Springwood - Phase I " , by Skyrise Associates , revised through March 22 , 1987 , sheets 1 through 3 and building elevations . SEQR Long Environmental Assessment Form , dated March 23 , 1987 . THEREFORE , IT IS RESOLVED : That the Planning Board grant and hereby does grant Final Site Plan Approval for the construction of the remaining seventeen ( 17 ) units of the twenty - five ( 25 ) units contemplated for Phase I of the " Springwood " development , with the following conditions : 1 . Completion of any drainage improvements that may be required by the Town Engineer prior to the issuance of any new certificates of compliance . 2 . Completion of a storm drainage retention area in the western end of the " Springwood " development near 117 East King Road to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer prior to the issuance of any building permits for more than 8 dwelling units . 3 . Approval of the final improvement plans by the Town Engineer , 4 . Approval of the planting schedule by the Town Planner , 5 . Submission of revised site plans for future project phases for consideration by the Planning Board . • There being no further discussion , the Chair called for a vote . r. Planning Board - 17 - April 21 , 1987 v Aye - May , Grigorov , Baker , Langhans , Klein , Ken erson , Lesser . Nay - None . The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously . Chairman May declared the matter of the revised site plan approval for " Springwood " duly closed at 9 : 25 p . m . ADJOURNMENT Upon Motion , Chairman May declared the April 21 , 1987 meeting of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board duly adjourned at 9 : 30 p . m . Respectfully submitted , Mary S . Bryant , Recording Secretary , Nancy M . Fuller , Secretary , Town of Ithaca Planning Board , O O