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TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
APRIL 31 1990
FILED
TOWN OF ITHACA
The Town of Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on
Tuesday, April 3, 1990, in Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca,
New York, at 7 :30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairperson Carolyn Grigorov, Robert Kenerson, Virginia
Langhans,. Stephen Smith, Eva Hoffmann, Robert Miller,
William Lesser, John C. Barney (Town Attorney), Erik Whitney
(Acting Town Engineer) , Susan C. Beeners (Town Planner) ,
George R. Frantz (Assistant Town Planner).
ALSO PRESENT: Ed Cobb, Douglas B. Brittain, Bruce Brittain, Lew
Roscoe, Paul Griffen, Roberta Kohut, Cynthia Sherman,
L.G. Kingsbury, John Whitcomb, Nancy Krook, Shirley
Raffensperger, Lucia Armstrong, William Wendt,
Jacqueline Wakula, Thomas Wakula, Tom Niederkorn, Phil
Zarriello, D. Kiefer, Nancy Ostman, Bob Chiang, Ruth
Mahr, Betsy Darlington, Celia Bowers, Susan Blumenthal,
Rick Reisinger, George Bayer, Gene Oberly, Dick
Pendleton, W.S. (Lanny) Joyce, Henry Doney, Barbara Van
Dyk, Hal Craft, Anne Renwick, Dennis Osika, John
Majeroni,
Chairperson Grigorov declared the meeting duly opened at 7:30
p.m.
Chairperson Grigorov read the Fire Exit Regulations to those
assembled, as required by the New York State Department of State,
Office of Fire Prevention and Control.
AGENDA ITEM: CORNELL MASTER PLANNING PRESENTATION AND REVIEW.
A map entitled "Campus Plan 1990" was appended to the bulletin
board, along with various other Cornell University maps.
At this time, Mr. Lewis Roscoe, Director of Campus Planning for
Cornell University, showed slides of the Cornell Campus. Mr. Roscoe
offered that Cornell has been working on Comprehensive Planning
regarding the Campus for quite some time now, has had conversations
with many municipalities, and has kept in contact with adjacent
communities. Mr. Roscoe stated that Cornell has focused on a plan
that takes in the whole campus. Mr. Roscoe stated that the appended
map indicates the history of Cornell's physical growth. Mr. Roscoe
pointed out the existing buildings in the planning structure, and also
pointed out some speculative buildings. Mr. Roscoe said that the
older core of the campus would continue to evolve, would not be the
major thrust of campus development, adding, Cornell does expect growth
and some gradual increase in the University square footage.
Mr. Roscoe, referring to transportation services, stated that
Cornell utilizes the bus service to transport people from the various
Cornell parking lots.
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Mr. Roscoe mentioned the so- called East Ithaca Connector, in that
Cornell is willing to communicate with anyone as to a possible route
for the connector. Mr. Roscoe said that in the many discussions that
have been held concerning the connector no one seems to want it in
his backyard.
Town Planner Susan'Beeners wondered about the status of the lands
to the south of the Plaza area and Honness Lane toward Snyder Hill
Road, Mr. Roscoe responded by indicating on the map the lands to the
south and briefly described the University lands shown in white. Mr.
Roscoe said that the Swine Farm is used by the Vet College for horse
grazing and they are presently doing some renovation work which is
part of the Ag College. Mr. Roscoe pointed out the Equitation
building, adding, there is a relatively new interest in locating
tennis "here ", which would be part of the Athletic Department, Mr.
Roscoe offered that Cornell does not have any bigger plans in mind,
they do not see it as a''big housing site or anything like that.
Mr. Lesser wondered if it would be six months or so before the
Board had any further ';information on what the longer -term parking
plans would be. Mr. Roscoe responded that the major thing that has to
be addressed is the system., that is, whether Cornell can find the
right kind of people -mover to make this sort of system right. Mr.
Roscoe said that the details of the numbers of spaces have not been
resolved as part of thi'.s, but would be resolved. Mr. Roscoe offered
that the intention was not to take away a lot of surface parking. Mr.
Roscoe, referring to the Tower Road strip of perpendicular parking
under the Oak trees stated that that strip of parking is killing the
Oak trees very slowly. Mr. Lesser wondered if Cornell's people -mover
system contemplated more distant parking lots in moving people a
greater distance than indicated here. Mr. Roscoe replied that it
would not be greater than indicated here, but it might be greater than
they are now.
Chairperson Grigorov closed the discussion on Cornell master
planning at 8 :35 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM: SKETCH PLAN REVIEWS, CURRENT PROJECTS
CORNELL UNIVERSITY THERMAL STORAGE PROJECT
Chairperson Grigorov opened the discussion on the above -noted
matter at 8 :36 p.m.
Mr. W. S. (Lanny) :Joyce, Sr. Mechanical Engineer in Facilities
Engineering at Cornell, approached the Board. Mr. Joyce said that the
Thermal Storage Projectis a utilities infrastructure type project.
Mr. Joyce said that the Campus Chilled Water System is a central
cooling system that is used to cool roughly 65 of the central campus
buildings; a little less,; than 500 of the square footage on the campus.
• Mr. Joyce noted that the system is a recirculated water system; it is
a closed water system that distributes water to the buildings to cool
lab processes, lab air systems, computer rooms, and then do some
general air conditioning. Mr. Joyce stated that there are three
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• central plants actually located at three points on the campus, all
connected by a common piping distribution system, adding that there
are seven chillers in ,those plants, and the peak load in 1989 was
12,000 tons of cooling.; Mr. Joyce said that the three major projects
that comprise the load ''growth between now and 1993, a 14% increase in
peak load over 1989, are the Theory Center, Academic One, and the
Library expansion project, commenting that all three of those projects
will be connected to this central system.
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Mr. Joyce said that the
peak capacity was looked at
refrigeration capacity Mr.
benefits are quite significant
that one of the major benefits
required to cool the campus.
would be shifted from day to n
Thermal Storage concept for providing
versus adding new conventional peak
Joyce said that the environmental
for the Thermal Storage project, adding
is a reduction in the electrical demand
Mr. Joyce noted that the electric use
fight.
Mr. Joyce said that the project itself entails the construction
of a 4 million gallon, insulated, above- ground steel tank, which will
be built to American Water Works Association standards. Mr. Joyce
said that the project 'drill also entail a minor expansion to Chilled
Water Plant III to house new pumping equipment, piping and controls.
Mr. Joyce said that the building expansion, as shown on the site plan,
shows a hatched area between the Water Treatment Plant and Chilled
Water Plant III. Mr.' Joyce said that the height of the thermal
storage tank is determined by elevation of the highest chilled water
loads on the campus, and it is expected the overall tank height will
be 110' above the existing railroad bed just north of the 115 kV
Substation. Mr. Joycefsaid that there will be some retaining walls
and grading required around the tank site. Mr. Joyce indicated that
some retaining walls will be required because of the abandoned
railroad bed, adding, there is quite a bit of slope and elevation
change, both north and south of the tank.
Mr. Joyce stated thz
schedule because there is
Mr. Joyce offered that the
the project in the Fall of
1991*
it the project itself has a very critical
not any redundant, or space, capacity now.
University intends to begin construction of
1990 and commission it during the Summer of
At this point, Mr. Joyce showed slides of the proposed Thermal
Storage Tank. The slides showed ghat the proposed tank would look
like from a number of vantage points, either from the Campus, or from
surrounding areas. Mr. Joyce said that Cornell will take the visual
impact of the tank very seriously, adding that they plan to provide an
exterior treatment on the tank that will complement the existing
industrial surroundings,
Mr. Kenerson wondered if there would
on the tank, Mr. Joyce responded that h
be needed, as the tank ''is quite low; the
bit higher and they do not have lights.
be a need for warning lights
e did not think lights would
heating stacks are quite a
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• Eva Hoffmann commented that she noticed the fuel oil tank sits in
a recession in the ground. Ms. Hoffmann wondered if the Thermal
Storage Tank would sit "in the,ground. Mr. Joyce answered, no, it does
not have that requirement because it is not filled with a hazardous
substance, adding, the oil tank is bermed so if it did have a leak the
full volume could be contained in that bermed area. Mr. Joyce offered
that this, like the domestic water storage tank on Maple Avenue, does
not require a berm. Ms,. Hoffmann wondered if it would be possible to
recess it in the ground in order to lower the height of it. Mr. Joyce
said that the energy benefits of the Thermal Storage Tank are also
related to pumping power. Mr. Lesser wondered about the rough cost of
a project such as this. Mr. Joyce responded that the tank, plus the
pre - purchased equipment, would be approximately 2.2 million dollars,
adding, it would be approximately 2.8 million dollars for equipment
and installation.
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Mr. Kenerson wondered about the three projects that are either
completed, in the process, or will be completed shortly. Mr. Kenerson
wondered what will happen when the projects use up the capacity. Mr.
Kenerson asked about fu'Iture tanks. Mr. Joyce replied that Cornell has
not determined the spot for future peak capacity, but the sizing of
the tank is related to the peak requirement. Mr. Joyce said that
after this step Cornell, cannot add new storage, they need to add new
peak refrigeration capacity. Mr. Joyce offered that there could
possibly be a Plant IV,`;or, expansion of one of the existing plants.
Mr. Joyce offered that Cornell is at the schematic design phase
of the project, which has just begun in the last month, adding that
soil investigation work has just been recently completed. Mr. Joyce,
referring to construction traffic, stated that access for the tank
construction would be from Maple Avenue or Route 366,
Mr. Joyce referred4 to
require relocation of any
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There being no further discussion on the proposed Cornell Thermal
Storage Tank, Chairperson Grigorov closed the discussion at 9:15 p.m.
CORNELL'S CENTRAL GROUNDS FACILITY
Chairperson Grigorov opened the discussion on the Central Grounds
Facility at 9:16 p.m.
Maps were appended, to the bulletin board.
Mr. Dennis B. Osika, Supervisor
approached the Board and stated that
pre- engineered steel slab on grade
into office and auxiliary functions
Shop. Mr. Osika offered
of Grounds at Cornell University,
the proposed construction is of a
structure, which will be divided
equipment storage, and Grounds
that the building will
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. be approximately 75' X 2001, and added that the project includes a
partially paved fenced yard with bulk storage of landscaping supplies
and nursery stock. Mr. Osika stated that Cornell will provide a
gravel parking lot for, 90 vehicles, commenting that utilities will
also be provided. Mr. Osika said that the project is located
southeast of the Cornell University Farm Services, Mr. Osika stated
that the adjacent facilities are auxiliary to the proposed function
and are similar in use and operation.
Mr. Osika stated that the Grounds Department typically employs
about 42 persons on a regular basis and adds about 25 temporary
seasonal employees during the summer, adding, there are also 32 spaces
which would provide storage for Grounds' vehicles and equipment. Mr.
Osika said that, in addition, there are nine visitor parking spaces.
Mr. Osika remarked that the new facility will consolidate about a
dozen small satellite locations around the campus.
There appearing to'be no further discussion, Chairperson Grigorov
closed the discussion of the Cornell Central Grounds Facility at 9:25
p.m.
CORNELL'S NAIC AIR - SUPPORTED STRUCTURE:
Chairperson Grigorov opened the discussion on the above -noted
matter at 9:26 p.m.
• Maps were appended on the bulletin board.
Mr. Philip L. Cox, P.E., Director, Facilities Engineering at
Cornell University, addressed the Board and stated that the proposed
structure will be located just west of the Animal Waste building along
the west edge of the Poultry Science Research Complex, and will be
accessible from Game Farm Road.
Mr. Cox said that the construction will consist of a
hemispherical air - supported structure of 31 feet radius, and will be
mounted on an octagonal" concrete slab of 64 feet. Mr. Cox added that
there will be approximately a 60 feet by 70 feet gravel parking area.
Mr. Cox offered that there will be underground electric and telephone
services.
Mr. Cox stated that the proposed site is about 1200 feet from the
Recreation Way, and there will be no visual impact from the Recreation
Way, Mr. Cox noted that the air - supported structure is to house
research antenna equipment, thus, it must be located in a fairly open
area with no immediate obstructions, commenting, the structure will be
about 1700 feet from the nearest part of Route 366, Mr. Cox stated
that construction of the structure is expected to cost less than
$25,000.00, and would take a few weeks to complete.
Town Planner Susani Beeners inquired about the sewer /water. Mr.
• Cox responded that the ;utilities shown on the submitted site plan are
proposed water and sewer lines. Mr. Cox [indicating on map] stated
that the portion of water line shown would complete a loop in the
Orchards and will be needed to provide sprinkler service to the new
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Cox, again indicating on the map, stated that
long -range in nature, commenting, the portion
Services Building and the new Grounds facility
serve Grounds, and the next logical extension
as indicated on the map and is only schematic
Continuing, Mr. Cox stated that it did not make sense to design
and construct the portion to the Grounds project without having a
longer -range plan in mind to sewer those buildings that are already in
the Orchards. Mr. Cox ;pointed out the sewage lift station that could
collect sewage by gravity from the existing buildings which are now
served by permitted septic systems and then pump that sewage to the
manhole near the Central Grounds Facility, and, from that manhole the
flow would be carried by gravity through the line to be built to
service Central Grounds'Facility. Mr. Cox offered that Cornell has no
immediate plans to construct the sewer beyond the Grounds facility;
they believe that someday they may want to serve the existing
facilities, and any future facilities, with a sanitary sewer.
There appearing to be no further questions or comments on
Cornell's NAIC Air - Supported structure, Chairperson Grigorov closed
the discussion at 9 :35 p.m.
MAPLEWOOD - CORNELL UNIVERSITY GRADUATE STUDENT HOUSING
• Chairperson Grigorov opened the discussion on the above -noted
matter at 9:36 p.m.
Mr. Lewis F. Roscoe, Director, Campus Planning, Cornell
University, addressed the Board and stated that he was before the
Board to seek an amendment to the Special Approval granted April 19,
19899 Mr. Roscoe said !'that Cornell would like the existing warehouse
building to remain and continue use as a storage building for
Residence Life and for the Maplewood Community, Mr. Roscoe commented
that Cornell would like�to provide a Pavilion building in place of the
second Laundry /Lounge building for the Community. Mr. Roscoe offered
that a lot of extra furniture and extra appliances would be stored in
the building.
Continuing, Mr. Roscoe, commenting on the revised trips per hour,
stated that there should be no revision in the "trips per hour ", based
on the additional storage space, since Cornell has simply transferred
the storage function from one structure to another. Mr. Roscoe stated
that, in terms of aesthetic improvements to the Maplewood Park Quonset
Building, Cornell intends to replace framing on door, window, and
loading dock openings and to paint same. Mr. Roscoe also offered that
Cornell's Construction Management Department had two additional area
drains installed in areas near the warehouse to eliminate existing
standing water. Mr. Roscoe said that the warehouse has been renovated
and contains an office,'several meeting rooms, and a Laundry facility
• that was to go where the proposed Pavilion now goes.
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• There being no further comments or questions, Chairperson
Grigorov closed the discussion on the Maplewood Site Modifications at
9 :55 p.m.
FIELDHOUSE DYNAMETER PARKING LOT, CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Chairperson Grigorov opened the discussion on the above -noted
matter at 9:56 p.m.
Mr. William Wendt, Director of Transportation at Cornell
University, addressed the Board and stated that the parking lot
project is located adjacent to the new fieldhouse in the City of
Ithaca, and the Town of Ithaca line runs along the eastern limits of
this project.
Town Planner Susan Beeners wondered about the disposition of
2,300 cubic yards of earth and crushed stone from the site. Mr. Wendt
reported that the Facilities Engineering Department at Cornell has
estimated that approximately 1,600 cubic yards will be available from
the site, and Cornell anticipates that all of this topsoil and gravel
will be used for landscape berms on University property.
Ms. Beeners also raised a concern about the relocation of 238±
parking spaces that were displaced by the fieldhouse construction.
Mr. Wendt responded that those spaces were relocated in 1987 at the
• start of the fieldhouse construction. Mr. Wendt said that 228 spaces
were added to the parking areas south of Morrison Hall and an
additional 56 spaces were added to the parking areas south of Boyce
Thompson Institute for a net increase of 46 spaces, all of which are
located in the Town of Ithaca.
Mr. Wendt stated that the area that is being reconstructed has
served as a parking and staging area for a good number of years, and
Cornell does not expect any significant change in drainage flow to
Cascadilla Creek,
Mr. Wendt stated that the parking project. will considerably
improve the area and provide more convenient parking for visitors and
short -term needs closer to the center of campus.
There appearing to be no further questions or comments,
Chairperson Grigorov closed the discussion on the Fieldhouse Parking
Lot Rehabilitation Project (East Side) at 10 :00 p.m.
CENTRAL LIBRARY ADDITION
Chairperson Grigorov opened the discussion on the above -noted
matter at 10:01 p.m.
Mr. Paul M. Griffen, Associate Vice President, Facilities,
Planning and Construction at Cornell University, addressed the Board
• and stated that the Central Library Expansion consists of the
construction of a three -level library building, totally underground,
beneath the existing lawn between Stimson and Goldwin Smith Halls on
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Avenue, commenting, the new building connects
to the existing Olin Library.
Mr. Griffen, commenting on changes to the road network during
construction, stated that East Avenue would be closed from just south
of the access road to the Baker Hall courtyard to just north of its
intersection with Tower Road during the construction of the library
extension. Mr. Griffen remarked that, in addition, access along the
remainder of East Avenue and along Tower Road between Garden Avenue
and East Avenue will be limited to local traffic during this time.
There being no further comments or questions, Chairperson
Grigorov closed the discussion on the Cornell Central Library
Expansion at 10 :05 p.m.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY TOWN AND CAMPUS PARKING LOT
Chairperson Grigorov opened the discussion on the above -noted
matter at 10:06 p.m.
Mr. William Wendt, Director, Office of Transportation Services at
Cornell University, approached the Board and stated that he did not
have anything new to present concerning the project. Mr. Wendt
explained that Cornell University proposes to construct a 600 -space
parking lot to be used by staff, students, and the public, adding, the
proposed lot is part of Cornell's peripheral parking master plan. Mr.
Wendt noted that there would be no charge for parking in the lot, but
permits would be issued to maintain some form of control. Mr. Wendt
said that the lot is also intended to help relieve some of the
on- street parking congestion in East Hill neighborhoods, e.g., Cornell
will offer free permits to teachers at Belle Sherman school who could
ride to work on the bus.
Mr. Wendt stated that everything the County recommended regarding
circulation and traffic safety at the two entrances to the proposed
lot has been incorporated in the parking lot design. Mr. Wendt said
that the plan includes the widening of turning radii at the
intersection of Summerhill Lane and Ellis Hollow Road, the
rationalization of driveways into Judd Falls Road, and adequate sight
distances at all intersections.
Mr. Wendt offered that the proposed plans also include a
pedestrian crossing for Summerhill Lane that accommodates safely what
Cornell estimates will be a low volume of pedestrian traffic.
Mr. Wendt noted that the relationship of the lot to master
planning at Cornell was addressed by Mr. Thomas Niederkorn at both the
sketch plan review on September 19, 1989, and the February 27, 1990
public hearing. Mr. Wendt said that the parking lot is designed to
augment the more than 10,000 parking spaces the University now has in
its inventory, to provide long =term storage for University vehicles
currently stored in valuable spaces closer to the center of campus,
and to provide additional free spaces for students and staff who
currently park their vehicles on East Hill neighborhood streets.
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• Mr. Wendt stated that Cornell feels that
Campus Park and Ride Lot location behind East
the
Hill
proposed Town
Plaza is the
and
best
location for its intended use. Mr. Wendt said
site that offers an acceptable alternative
that it is the only
to daily parking in
residential neighborhoods and longer -term storage
of vehicles
for
students who live in Collegetown, commenting,
convenient location for the many commuters who
it is also the
approach Cornell
most
from
Route 79 and Ellis Hollow Road,
Mr. Wendt, referring to the parking lot expansion at the East
Hill site, stated that while there is potential to expand the proposed
parking lot, there is no current timetable. Mr. Wendt stated that as
indicated on the 30 -year campus plan, such development is possible as
part of Cornell's planned expansion into the Orchards area. Mr. Wendt
stated that, however, such an expansion would be likely only after the
development of University employment centers in the vicinity, or by
other pressures that increase demand. Mr. Wendt said that, in any
case, a better way of moving large numbers of people about one mile to
central campus.would be necessary at some point. Mr. Wendt mentioned
the possibility of a people -mover system.
There being no further comments or questions, Chairperson
Grigorov closed the above -noted Town and Campus Parking Lot discussion
at 10:19 p.m.
• At this time, John E. Majeroni, Director, Real Estate Department
at Cornell University, approached the Board and gave a status report
on the following development activities related to the East Hill
Plaza,
EAST HILL PLAZA RENOVATIONS
Mr. Majeroni stated that a plan for an entire facelift of the
Plaza is on the drawing board. Mr. Majeroni said that the facelift
will include a new facade, and a complete parking lot renovation,
commenting that the parking lot work will include repaving, new
lighting, landscaping, and new signage.
ANDREE GAS STATION
Mr. Majeroni stated that Mr. Andree would like to upgrade his
operation, but to date, he (Mr. Andree) and Cornell are only in the
discussion stage. Mr. Majeroni noted that Mr. Andree will make
application to the appropriate Board when he is ready to proceed.
MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT
Mr. Majeroni stated that Cornell University has signed a 20 -year
ground lease with McDonald's, with a 20 -year option on a parcel in the
front of East Hill Plaza, Mr. Majeroni said that the parcel is a
separate tax parcel and was acquired one year after the Plaza's
• acquisition. Mr. Majeroni offered that McDonald's will apply for all
the necessary approvals.
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• At this time, Mr. Paul Griffen, Associate Vice President,
Facilities Planning and Construction at Cornell University, stated
that Cornell is planning an expansion to the Vet College, Mr. Griffen
offered that this would be a State project.
Mr. Lewis Roscoe, Director, Campus Planning, Cornell University,
indicated on the appended map other Cornell pending projects, such as. 0
student housing, an addition to Comstock Hall, and the M.S.O.
(Maintenance and Service Operations) Warehouse, located in the
Orchards area.
OTHER BUSINESS
MOTION by Mr. Stephen Smith, seconded by Mr. Robert Miller:
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Planning Board refer and hereby
does refer to the Town of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council the
Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Development of the City
of Ithaca, dated March 21, 1990, to the Ithaca Town Planner.
There being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote.
Aye - Grigorov, Kenerson, Langhans, Lesser, Miller, Smith, Hoffmann.
Nay - None.
• The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously.
[Secretary's Note: The Memorandum hereinabove referenced is attached
hereto as Exhibit 1.1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 21, 1989
MOTION by Virginia Langhans, seconded by Robert Kenerson:
RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board
Meeting of November 21, 1989, be and hereby are approved as written.
There being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote.
Aye - Grigorov, Kenerson, Langhans, Miller, Smith.
Nay - None.
Abstain - Lesser, Hoffmann,
ADJOURNMENT
Upon Motion, Chairperson Grigorov declared the April 3, 1990,
meeting of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board duly adjourned at 11:25
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Bryant, Recording Secretary,
Nancy M. Fuller, Secretary,
Town of Ithaca Planning Board.
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CITY OF ITHACA
106 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
DEPARTMENT Of
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT CODE 607
H. MATTHYS VAN CORT, DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM.
To: Susan Beeners, Ithaca Town Planning //ACV
From: H. M. Van Cort, Director of Planning and Development
Re.
Date:
Six Mile Creek
March 21, 1990
This is to follow up our meeting on March 15 regarding Six Mile
Creek. First, thank you for your efforts to date toward
promoting cooperation between the city and town on this important
matter.
My list of things still to do is as follows:
Final determination of the boundaries for the no -build zone.
The method for protection of the no -build area with
consideration o =f acquisition, conservation easements, laws
restricting use, etc.
Regulation of uses in activities in the no -build zone.
Management of the no -build zone.
Transfer of development rights from the no -build zone to
upland areas.
Establishment of a mechanism by which changes to the
regulations in management of use of the no -build area can be
developed by the City and Town.
Interim controls, that is controls of the no -build area
before it has been formally established by agreement between
the Town and City.
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