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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 1990-06-05P, � j • is FILED TOWN OF ITHACA '1OWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARDI JUNE 5, 1990 The Town of Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday, June 5, 1990, in Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York, at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chairperson Carolyn Grigorov, Virginia Langhans, Robert Kenerson, Robert Miller, Stephen Smith, Eva Hoffmann, James Baker, George R. Frantz (Assistant Town Planner), Daniel Walker (Town Engineer), John C. Barney (Town Attorney). ALSO PRESENT: Vinay Ambegaokar, Cynthia Gruman, Dick Perry, Carl Sgrecci, Josephine Richards, Paul S. Richards, Tom Niederkorn, Robert O'Brien, Tom Salm, Peter Trowbridge, Kathy Wolf, Chairperson Grigorov 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 May 29, 1990, and May 31, 1990, respectively, together with the Clerk's Affidavit of Service by Mail of said Notice upon the various neighbors of each of the properties under discussion, as appropriate, upon both the Clerk and the Building Commissioner of the City of Ithaca, upon the Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning, and upon the applicants and /or agents, as appropriate, on May 30, 1990. 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. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL FOR THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 0.13 ACRES FROM TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL NO. 6 -61 -1 -14.4, LOCATED AT 5 SUGARBUSH LANE, FOR CONSOLIDATION WITH TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL NO. 6 -61 -1 -14.5, LOCATED AT 3 SUGARBUSH LANE, RESIDENCE DISTRICT R -15, VINAY AND SAGA AMBEGAOKAR, APPLICANTS AND OWNERS OF TAX PARCEL N0, 6 -61 -1 -14.5; GEOFFREY AND CAROLYN CHESTER, OWNERS OF TAX PARCEL N0, 6 -61 -1 -14.4. Chairperson Grigorov declared the Public Hearing in the above -noted matter duly opened at 7:37 p.m. and read aloud from the Notice of Public Hearings as posted and published and as noted above. At this point, Chairperson Carolyn Grigorov, and Board Member Eva Hoffmann, abstained from taking any part in the discussion of the above -noted matter. Ms. Grigorov and Ms. Hoffmann are neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Ambegaokar and Mr. and Mrs. Chester, Mr. Ambegaokar approached the Board and stated that he requests approval to gain approximately 1/8 of an acre of land presently owned t by Geoffrey and Carolyn Chester, 5 Sugarbush Lane, Mr. Ambegaokar said that he and his wife, Saga, wish to acquire the additional land . % ,. 4 Planning Board -2- June 5, 1990 for an extension they are hoping to construct on their house, adding that with the additional land sideyard zoning requirements would not be violated. Mr. Ambegaokar commented that a purchase offer has been signed contingent on approval being granted by the Planning Board. Chairperson Grigorov noted that this was a Public Hearing and asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one spoke. Chairperson Grigorov closed the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. and brought the matter back to the Board for discussion. There appearing to be no further discussion, Chairperson Grigorov asked if anyone were prepared to make a motion. MOTION by Mrs. Virginia Langhans, - seconded by Mr. James Baker: WHEREAS: 10 This action is the Consideration of Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of approximately 0.13 acres from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 6 -61 -1 -14.4, located at 5 Sugarbush Lane, for consolidation with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 6 -61 -1 -14.5, located at 3 Sugarbush Lane, Residence District R -15. [Vinay and Saga Ambegaokar, Applicants and Owners of Tax Parcel No. 6 -61 -1 -14.5, 3 Sugarbush Lane; Geoffrey and Carolyn Chester, Owners of Tax Parcel No. 6 -61 -1 -14.4, 5 Sugarbush Lane.] • 2. This is an Unlisted action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board has been legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review. 3. The Planning Board, at Public Hearing on June 5, 1990, has reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form and other application materials. THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED: That the Planning Board make and hereby does make a negative determination of environmental significance for this action as proposed. There being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote. Aye - Baker, Langhans, Kenerson, Miller, Smith. Nay - None. Abstain - Grigorov, Hoffmann. The MOTION was declared to be carried. MOTION by Mr. Stephen Smith, seconded by Mr. Robert Kenerson: WHEREAS: 1. This action is the Consideration of Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of approximately 0.13 acres from Town of Planning Board Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 6 -61 for consolidation with Town located at 3 Sugarbush Lane Saga Ambegaokar, Applicar 6 -61 -1 -14.5, 3 Sugarbush Owners of Tax Parcel No. 6- -3- June 5, 1990 -1 -14.4, located at 5 Sugarbush Lane, of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 6 -61 -1 -14.5, Residence District R -15. [ Vinay and is and Owners of Tax Parcel No. Lane; Geoffrey and Carolyn Chester, 61 -1 -14.4, 5 Sugarbush Lane.] 2. This is an Unlisted action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as Lead Agency in environmental review, has, on June 5, 1990, made a negative determination of environmental significance. 3. The Planning Board, at Public Hearing on June 5, 1990, has reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form and other application materials. 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. 0 2e That the Planning Board grant and hereby does grant Final Subdivision Approval to the subdivision as shown on the map of the Boynton Subdivision, prepared by Thomas G. Miller, entitled "Final Subdivision Map ", dated 11/18/65, amended 11/1/67 and 2/15/90, upon the following conditions: a. The lands being subdivided shall be transferred to Vinay and Saga Ambegaokar within six months of the date of this approval. b. If not so conveyed, this approval shall be terminated and void. c. The parcel so subdivided shall be, upon such transfer, consolidated with the Ambegaokar parcel. There being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote. Aye - Baker, Langhans, Kenerson, Miller, Smith. Nay - None. Abstain - Grigorov, Hoffmann, The MOTION was declared to be carried. Chairperson Grigorov declared the matter of final subdivision approval of the Ambegaokar /Chester one -lot subdivision and • consolidation duly closed at 7:50 p.m. Planning Board -4- June 5, 1990 • PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION APPROVAL, STAGE 1, OF THE PROPOSED "SHALEBROOK" SUBDIVISION, PROPOSED TO CONSIST OF 23 LOTS PLUS OPEN SPACE ON 29± ACRES, 1138 TRUMANSBURG ROAD, TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL NO. 6 -27 -1 -11.2, RESIDENCE DISTRICT R -15, RICHARD AND JO PERRY, APPLICANTS /OWNERS; THOMAS NIEDERKORN, AGENT. Chairperson Grigorov declared the Public Hearing in the above -noted matter duly opened at 7:51 p.m. and read aloud from the Notice of Public Hearings as posted and published and as noted above. Mr. Niederkorn appeared before the Board, appended maps to the bulletin board, and proceeded to refresh the Board's memory regarding the proposed project. Mr. Niederkorn stated that it is proposed Farm, Shalebrook, into residential lots and approximately six stages, adding that the ini- 23 single family lots on approximately 29 Niederkorn said that access would be provided Niederkorn noted that the Perrys want to development. Mr. Niederkorn feet and the largest lots would have some . that ten of the lots property, commenting, to subdivide the Perry townhouse clusters in tial stage will involve acres of land. Mr. to the backlands. Mr. create a neighborhood offered that the smallest lot is 30,000 square lot is 72,500 square feet, adding that all of the natural tree growth on them. Mr. Niederkorn said would be located in the woods to the west of the the trees will be preserved whenever possible. Mr. Niederkorn stated that there is one Tot Lot which is just over one acre, and which is at a relatively flat area along Williams Brook. Mr. Niederkorn noted that the cul de sacs planned for the development meet the requirements. Mr. Niederkorn offered that the water and sewer, along with the drainage, have been reviewed by Peter Novelli, project engineer. Chairperson Grigorov noted that this was a Public Hearing and asked if anyone present wished to speak. Paul Richards of 142 Bundy Road spoke from the floor and expressed a concern about the speeding traffic on Bundy Road. Assistant Town Planner George Frantz responded that the speeding traffic on Bundy Road is a concern. Mr. Sgrecci wondered if the speed limit could be reduced, with Mr. Frantz replying that that would have to be taken up with the State. Mr. Richards stated that he has a safety concern, especially with children. There appearing to be no one else from the public who wished to speak to this matter, Chairperson Grigorov closed the Public Hearing at 8:06 p.m. and brought the matter back to the Board for discussion. • Virginia Langhans, commenting on the Tot Lot, wondered about children getting in the road. Mr. Niederkorn responded that a substantial bank would be built as a barrier. Chairperson Grigorov declared the Public Hearing in the above -noted matter duly opened at 7:51 p.m. and read aloud from the Notice of Public Hearings as posted and published and as noted above. Mr. Niederkorn appeared before the Board, appended maps to the bulletin board, and proceeded to refresh the Board's memory regarding the proposed project. Mr. Niederkorn stated that it is proposed Farm, Shalebrook, into residential lots and approximately six stages, adding that the ini- 23 single family lots on approximately 29 Niederkorn said that access would be provided Niederkorn noted that the Perrys want to development. Mr. Niederkorn feet and the largest lots would have some . that ten of the lots property, commenting, to subdivide the Perry townhouse clusters in tial stage will involve acres of land. Mr. to the backlands. Mr. create a neighborhood offered that the smallest lot is 30,000 square lot is 72,500 square feet, adding that all of the natural tree growth on them. Mr. Niederkorn said would be located in the woods to the west of the the trees will be preserved whenever possible. Mr. Niederkorn stated that there is one Tot Lot which is just over one acre, and which is at a relatively flat area along Williams Brook. Mr. Niederkorn noted that the cul de sacs planned for the development meet the requirements. Mr. Niederkorn offered that the water and sewer, along with the drainage, have been reviewed by Peter Novelli, project engineer. Chairperson Grigorov noted that this was a Public Hearing and asked if anyone present wished to speak. Paul Richards of 142 Bundy Road spoke from the floor and expressed a concern about the speeding traffic on Bundy Road. Assistant Town Planner George Frantz responded that the speeding traffic on Bundy Road is a concern. Mr. Sgrecci wondered if the speed limit could be reduced, with Mr. Frantz replying that that would have to be taken up with the State. Mr. Richards stated that he has a safety concern, especially with children. There appearing to be no one else from the public who wished to speak to this matter, Chairperson Grigorov closed the Public Hearing at 8:06 p.m. and brought the matter back to the Board for discussion. • Virginia Langhans, commenting on the Tot Lot, wondered about children getting in the road. Mr. Niederkorn responded that a substantial bank would be built as a barrier. Planning Board -5- June 5, 1990 . Chairperson Grigorov asked about open space. Mr. Niederkorn [indicating on map] pointed out the open space to be dedicated to the Town. Robert Kenerson asked about the cul de sacs. Mr. Niederkorn responded that the cul de sacs are 1000 feet each. Virginia Langhans asked about utilities. Mr. Niederkorn offered that the utilities would be underground, and some trees would have to be removed. Mr. Kenerson wondered about the water pressure. Mr. Niederkorn responded that it was okay. Eva Hoffmann wondered how many buildings will have secondary apartments in them. Mr. Niederkorn responded that all of them could, but, at this time, he did not have an answer. There appearing to be no further discussion or comments from the Board, Chairperson Grigorov asked if anyone were prepared to offer a motion. MOTION by Mr. Robert Kenerson, seconded by Mr. Stephen Smith: WHEREAS: 1. This action is the Consideration of Preliminary Subdivision • Approval for Stage 1 of the proposed "Shalebrook" Subdivision, proposed to consist of 23 lots on approximately 29 acres at 1138 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 6 -27 -1 -11.2, Residence District R -15. 2. This is a Type 1 action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency for environmental review. 3. The Planning Board, at Public Hearing on June 5, 1990, has reviewed the Long Environmental Assessment Form and other application materials. 4. The Assistant Town Planner has reviewed the proposed action for environmental significance, and has recommended that a negative determination of environmental significance be made. THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED: That the Planning Board, acting as Lead Agency for environmental review, make and hereby does make a negative determination of environmental significance for the proposed action. There being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote. Aye - Grigorov, Langhans, Baker, Kenerson, Miller, Smith, Hoffmann. • Nay - None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. Planning Board -6- June 5, 1990 • MOTION by Mrs. Virginia Langhans, seconded by Mr. James Baker: WHEREAS: 1. This action is the Consideration of Preliminary Subdivision Approval for Stage 1 of the proposed "Shalebrook" Subdivision, proposed to consist of 23 lots on approximately 29 acres at 1138 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ithaca .Tax Parcel No. 6 -27 -1 -11.2, Residence District R -15, 2. This is a Type 1 action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as Lead Agency for environmental review of the proposal, has, on June 5, 1990, made a negative determination of environmental significance. 3. The Planning Board, at Public Hearing on June 5, 1990, has reviewed the Long Environmental Assessment Form and other application materials related to the project. THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED: 1. That the Planning Board grant and hereby does grant Preliminary Subdivision Approval to Stage 1 of the "Shalebrook" Subdivision as proposed herein, subject to the following conditions: 41 a. Approval by the Town Board, prior to consideration of final subdivision approval, of the location of the proposed roads and other public facilities. b. Approval by the Town Attorney, prior to final subdivision approval, of the final draft of proposed deed restrictions, as revised at the Planning Board meeting this date, June 5, 1990. c. Approval by the Town Engineer, prior to final subdivision approval, of site drainage improvement plans. d. Approval by the Town Planner of the proposed improvements to the Tot Lot to assure an investment by the developer of at least $5,000.00 in addition to the land value. e. Any further development of adjacent land now owned by the developer to provide for at least one acre additional park or recreation lands beyond that normally required to make up for the deficiency in the dedicated park lands in the Stage 1 being approved by this Resolution. f. The Subdivision Plat be modified to provide: i. the Town will be conveyed fee title to the 10 -foot strip leading from Joseph • Lot; the Tot Lot and Place to the Tot Planning Board -7- June 5, 1990 • ii. a permanent 60- foot -wide easement be granted to the Town of Ithaca from the terminus of Riley Drive southerly to the southerly line of the Tot Lot (the Creek) extended easterly; the terminus of Riley Drive for dedication be shortened to be a continuation of the southerly line of Joseph Place, and iv. the Town of Ithaca be granted a 10- foot -wide easement for foot traffic over the strip of land between lots number 10, 11, 15, and 16. There being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote. Aye - Grigorov, Langhans, Baker, Kenerson, Miller, Smith, Hoffmann. Nay - None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. Chairperson Grigorov declared the matter of the Shalebrook Preliminary Subdivision Approval duly closed at 9:00 p.m. SKETCH PLAN REVIEW ROAD RELOCATION PROJECT AT ITHACA COLLEGE, PROPOSED TO CONSIST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 4,000 LINEAR • FEET OF NEW ROADWAY AND THREE PARKING LOTS TOTALING 426 SPACES, AND PROPOSED TO BE LOCATED ON TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL NO. 6 -41 -1 -30.2, RESIDENCE DISTRICT R -15, ITHACA COLLEGE, OWNER /APPLICANT; TROWBRIDGE ASSOCIATES, AGENT, Chairperson Grigorov opened the discussion on the above -noted matter at 9:01 p.m. and read aloud from the Agenda as noted above. Mr. Trowbridge approached the Board, appended a map to the bulletin board, and proceeded to give a quick overview of the project. Mr. Trowbridge stated that Ithaca College is before the Board to seek Sketch Plan Approval for the relocation of a campus loop road, and the addition of 350 parking spaces in reconfigured existing and new parking lots. Mr. Trowbridge stated that Ithaca College anticipates construction of a new science building at a later date, adding that the proposed site for the new building is the current location of the main campus road, which necessitates the relocation of the road before the building construction can begin. Mr. Trowbridge noted that the relocation of the road is to the north of Muller Chapel and the Park School of Communications. Mr. Trowbridge offered that, in association with the relocation of the road, additional parking facilities are proposed to replace the spaces being lost due to the new road location and to replace the eventual loss of parking in the NCR facility where Ithaca College is currently • renting parking space for students and commuters. Mr. Trowbridge commented that the net increase in parking for the project is approximately 350 spaces. Planning Board -8- June 5, 1990 • Mr. Trowbridge noted that the project area includes approximately 17 acres, adding, construction will be conducted in two phases and start -up of the first phase of construction is scheduled for the fall of 1990, with completion of Phase One scheduled for spring 1991, commenting, Ithaca College anticipates Phase Two beginning in the summer of 1991 and being completed by late fall of 1991. Mr. Trowbridge offered that the proposed road will be relocated to an area that is either existing lawn or asphalt parking, and commented that one practice athletic field will be lost and another will have to be modified in order to accommodate the road as currently configured. Assistant Town Planner George Frantz asked about any future plans for dorm development. Mr. Salm responded that Ithaca College does not anticipate any development at this time. Mr. Frantz inquired about a Field House. Mr. Salm responded that, basically, it is an idea, Ithaca College does need more indoor recreational activities, adding, Ithaca College may need another service center. Chairperson Grigorov asked if there were any other comments. There being none, Chairperson Grigorov declared the discussion of the Ithaca College Road Relocation Project duly closed. • OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Outline. The Board reviewed the Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan Outline, which is attached hereto as Exhibit #1. 2. Consideration of a resolution in support of passage of H.R. 876 an d S.3701 extending Federal funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund and Historic Preservation Fund, The Board reviewed the attached Exhibit #2 entitled "Help Celebrate The Outdoors By Writing To The President and Congress." Chairperson Grigorov asked if anyone were prepared to offer a motion. MOTION by Mrs. Virginia Langhans, seconded by Mr. Robert Kenerson: RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Planning Board recommend and hereby does recommend that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca express its support for the American Heritage Trust Act (H.R.876 and 5.370), presently pending in the Congress of the United States, to assure the continuation of the Land and Water Conservation Fund and Historic Preservation Fund, and further • RESOLVED, that said Planning Board recommend and hereby does recommend that the Town Board communicate its support for the passage Planning Board -9- June 5, 1990 of said American Heritage Trust Act to the appropriate Federal officials. There being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote. Aye - Grigorov, Langhans, Baker, Kenerson, Miller, Smith, Hoffmann. Nay - None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. 3. Department reports. At this time, Planning Board Member Eva Hoffmann expressed an interest in being appointed to the Town of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council, subject to her retirement from the Town of Ithaca Personnel Committee. There appearing to be no further discussion, Chairperson Grigorov asked if anyone were prepared to make a motion. MOTION by Mrs. Virginia Langhans, seconded by Mr. Robert Kenerson: WHEREAS: • 1. The Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca has appointed Planning Board Member James Baker to serve on the Town of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council, as recommended by said Planning Board, and 2. The Supervisor had requested that there be two members of the Planning Board serving on said Conservation Advisory Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board recommend and hereby does recommend to the Town Supervisor the appointment of Planning Board Member Eva Hoffmann as its second representative to the Conservation Advisory Council. There being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote. Aye - Grigorov, Kenerson, Baker, Langhans, Miller, Smith. Nay - None. Abstain - Hoffmann. The MOTION was declared to be carried. [Secretary's Note: Mrs. Hoffmann is presently a member of both the Town of Ithaca Personnel Committee and the Codes and Ordinances Committee and, as such, has requested that she be permitted to forego service on the Personnel Committee, subject to the Town Supervisor's • acceptance of the Planning Board's recommendation of appointment to the Conservation Advisory Council.] Planning Board - Assistant Town Planner U Comprehensive Planning Committee Plan Outline at its meeting held at their next meeting. -10- June 5, 1990 George Frantz reported that the received copies of the Comprehensive on May 29, 1990, and will discuss it Mr. Frantz said that a Codes in the process of being scheduled. and Ordinance Committee meeting is APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 19, 1989 MOTION by Robert Kenerson, seconded by James Baker: RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board Meeting of December 19, 1989, be and hereby are approved with the following correction: 1. That, on Page 13, Sketch Plan Review for "Shalebrook" Subdivision, Paragraph two, should read "adjourned until January 9, 1990 at 7:30 p.m." There being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote. Aye - Grigorov, Langhans, Baker, Kenerson, Miller. Nay - None Abstain - Eva Hoffmann, Stephen Smith, The MOTION was declared to be carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 27, 1990 MOTION by Robert Kenerson, seconded by Virginia Langhans: RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board Meeting of February 27, 1990, be and hereby are approved with the following correction: 1. That, on Page 1, AGENDA ITEM: INTERVIEWING OF CANDIDATES FOR PLANNING BOARD VACANCY, should read "The Board interviewed the two candidates for the Planning Board vacancy in public and then retired into Executive Session." There being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote. Aye - Grigorov, Langhans, Baker, Kenerson, Smith. Nay - None. Abstain - Miller, Hoffmann. Planning Board -??- June 5 1990 ADJOURNMENT Upon Motion, Chairperson Grigorov declared the June 5, 1990, meeting of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board duly adjourned at 10 : 30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary Bryant, Recording Secretary, Nancy M. Fuller, Secretary, Town of Ithaca Planning Board. • • • Chapter I. II. III. IV. 5/29/90 Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan Outline Description Introduction The Town's Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Planning Program A. Purpose of the Town Comprehensive Plan of Be Plan Adoption and Maintenance r State, Co Major Plan Assumptions for the next twenty years D. Comprehensive Plan compliance with the State • • • Chapter I. II. III. IV. 5/29/90 Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan Outline Description Introduction The Town's Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Planning Program A. Purpose of the Town Comprehensive Plan of Be Plan Adoption and Maintenance Responsibilities State, Co Major Plan Assumptions for the next twenty years D. Comprehensive Plan compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review (SEAR) Campus Regulations and Plans Procedures Cornell University and Ithaca Overview: Community Comprehensive Plans and Planning Programs A. Synopsis of Town Comprehensive Planning Program B. State, Region, County, Town, Village and City Comprehensive Plans. C. Campus Plans for Cornell University and Ithaca College D. Other Organizations /Institutions Inventory of Existing Conditions and Projections of Future Needs A: Introduction - History of Town & Planning Be Community Characteristics — Demographics, Housing and Land Use - C. Natural Resources Inventory and Analysis D. Economic Assessment /Opportunities E. Transportation Systems Inventory and Analysis F. Utility Systems Inventory and Analysis G. Park, Recreation and Open Space Inventory and Analysis H. City /Town Intermunicipal Relationships and Joint Services I. Community Facilities Inventory and Analysis J. Town Government K. Town /Colleges Relations L. Tax Exempt Lands Inventory & Analysis Trends and Analysis A. Introduction B. National /Regional Development C. Town Development Trends D. Land Use and Trend Conflicts E. Other Trends EXHIBIT 1 Trends Analysis 0 v. • r] L VI. VII. VIII. 5/29/90 A. B. C. 191 2 Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies Identification of Community Issues and Opinion Functions of Goals and Policies Statements Comprehensive Plan Concepts 1. Land Use 2. Economic 3. Social 4. Environmental Program Goals and Policies 16 Residential Land Use 2. Conservation and Open 39 Economic Development 4. Agricultural Land Use 50 Commercial Land Use 6. Industrial Land Use 7. Transportation 80 Public Utilities 99 Parks and Recreation 106 Community Facilities 11. Education 12. Administration, Town Community Delivery and Housing Development Space Government and Service Planning Constraints and Opportunities A. Overview Be Constraints - Natural and Man -Made C. Opportunities - Natural and Man -Made D. Intermunicipal on Constraints and Opportunities Comprehensive Plan Synthesis A. Process Be Plan Elements Co Land Use Plan D. Transportation Plan E. Conservation and Open Space Plan F. Parks and Recreation Plan G. Comprehensive Plan Fiscal Impacts H. Comprehensive Plan Environmental I. Community Facility Plan Comprehensive.Plan Implementation Impacts A. Introduction B. Regulatory Implementation Measures Co Zoning Regulations EXHIBIT 1 • • 5/29/90 3 D. Subdivision Regulations E. Other Land Use Regulations F. Other Regulations - Signs /Parking G. Non - Regulatory Implementation Measures H. Town Policies /Management /Government 10 Board and Committee Policies 2. Capital Improvement Program 3. Personnel 49 Organization 5. Municipal Information System EXHIBIT 1 • • • F 1 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN APPENDICES Appendix A 1990 Town Residents Survey and Analysis Appendix B Comprehensive Plan Committee Message and Roles Appendix C Comprehensive Plan-Committee Public Information Record Appendix D Planning Department Message and Comments - Appendix E Environmental Record and Determination of Environmental Significance by Planning Board Appendix F Planning Board Public Hearing Record Appendix G Planning Board Resolution.of Adoption and Maintenance of Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan Appendix H Comprehensive Plan Maintenance Records Appendix I Town Board Resolution of-Acknowledgement and Commitment to Implementation Measures-- Appendix J Detailed /Supporting Data and Information Appendix K 5/29/90 Bibliography EXHIBIT 1 11 • List of Maps 1 2 ki 9 5 r 7 5 TOWN OF ITHACA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAPS OUTLINE Description Regional Location Map Municipal Boundaries Map Town Map Town Land Use Map 1968 Town Land Use Map 1990 Residential Densities Cornell University /Ithaca College Lands and 1990 Campus Land Use Maps 8 Conservation Areas and Committed Open Space Map (bedrock, steep slopes; wetlands, floodplains, scenic vistas sites, aquifer, etc.) 9 Existing Public Utilities Map 10 Inter - municipal Service Districts it State Agricultural Districts /Active Farmlands Map 12 NYSDEC Identified Hazardous Waste Sites /Former Landfill Sites 13 Soil Limitations Map, Urban Use 14 Soil Limitations Map,,-Rural Use 15 Topography Map 16 Watershed Map 17 Road Jurisdiction Map 18 Traffic Volume and Capacity Map 19 Route 96 Transportation Corridor Plan Map 20 Other State / County /City /Cornell*Transportation Maps /Plans 5/29/90 EXHIBIT 1 6 • 21 Existing Public Transit Service Map. 22 Existing Parklands and Recreational Areas Map 23 Existing Community Facilities Map 24 Fire Protection and Classifications Rating Map 25 Existing Zoning Map 26 Development Constraints Map 27 Development Opportunities Map 28 Land Use Plan Maps (Conservation /Open Space Plan Map) 29 Transportation Plan Map 30 Parks and Recreation Plan.Map 31 Public Utilities Plan Map 32 Other Plan Graphics • _ Photographs (aerial, other) Charts (Town govt. /Adman. (existing /proposed) Capital Improvement Program Process Soil & Water Conservation Dist.- Drainage Improvement Maps 5/29/90 EXHIBIT 1 • • • r 6 TOWN OF ITHACA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TABLES OUTLINE Descriution Land Use 1968 -1990 Building Permit Data 1970 -1990 Population Trends 1900 -1990 Population Characteristics Data Profiles and Population Projections.1980 -2010 (City /Town /County) Town Taxes /Budget Parks and Recreational Facilities (existing) Parks and Recreational Standards -and Criteria Highway Jurisdiction Tables Trends in Emergency Medical Services Trends in Fire Protection Services Trends in Law Enforcement Services /Crime Public School Facilities, Enrollments and Projections College and University Facilities, Enrollment, Employment and Projections Tompkins Community Hospital Facilities and Projections Central New York Regional Health Systems Agency Projections Employment by Industrial Groups and Classifications 5/29/90 EXHIBIT 1 • Q�GPEPTION -Af ¢ ro LL O D LL O NEW YORK STATE HELP CELEBRATE THE OUTDOORS BY WI THE PRESIDED J T DNGRESS 1965 . 1990 As American citizens, we stand to lose a very important::rogram unless we take some immediate steps to continue it. The Land and Water Conservation'., :und for 25 years has acted as a leading federal program used to financially assist federal land acquisition and matching grants for state - and local governments. This fund is used in purchasing ;land for open space protection and recreational use...The.federal portion of the LWCF has remained in tact. However, the state and local side of this'program is in great danger because .the President has recommended zero funding for the state /localside'.in his 1991 budget proposal. LWCF — WHAT IS. IT?: WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE? The Land and Water Conservation Fund has been LWCF funded projects are supposed to be pro - America's leading federal program to protect and tested forever by law. As -good stewards, Americans provide land and water resources for recreation for must be vigilant in the use and protection of these the past 25 years. projects and their funding source, the Land and Water Conservation Fund. *.,.The President's fiscal 1991 budget request to Cngress recommends $0 in funding for the state and local side of the LWCF. WHOSE PROGRAM IS IT? The LWCF is a partnership between the U.S. Con - grm,.Department of the Interior, the National Park Service, and state and local governments. HOW BIG A PROGRAM IS IT? 49. * Since its conception the LWCF has directed more than $7.3 Billion (derived from oil and gas explora- tion and development on the Outer Continental Shelf) into making America's great outdoors ever greater. • The money that is made available for state and 'local projects has to be matched dollar for dollar with local money. Since 1965, over $3 Billion of LWCF funds were matched by another $3 Billion from state and local governments for a combined obligation increase of $6.1 Billion for state and local projects. • Over $4 Billion has gone for the protection of our federal resources. • Nationally, LWCF has funded over 36,000 federal, state and local projects since 1965. It has protected more than 5.5 million acres of recreation and park lands including seashores, lakeshores, critical habitats, wild and scenic rivers and trails. • LWCF grants have developed over 23,000 state and local park sites to meet close -to -home recreation needs. • The "federal side" of the LWCF financed expan- sion of the national parks from an almost exclu- *ively western domain to a truly national system. It ,has helped many national forests to become usable recreation areas and has acquired critical wildlife and endangered species habitat that might other- wise have been lost forever. EXHIBIT 2 ,We cannot let a successful partnership die because competition for.federal dollars has increased. WHAT CAN WE DO? •. Write President Bush and your representatives in Congress. Remind them of the successes and com- mitments of the LWCF in New York State and that we have come too far to turn back now. • Recommend a $200 million State /Local Allocation to the 25 year successful state /local LWCF partner - ship,which enhances the quality of life, our recrea- tion resources, and the beauty of every community in America. Write today. so your children and your children's children will continue to have special places to play and recreate and an opportunity to enjoy the out of doors like we have had. *.::Work with and encourage your family, friends, state and local officials, community and recreation groups, i.e. scout troops, little league, outdoor clubs to.write4in support of the continuation of the LWCF. Contact your state and local governments or your park and recreation department to provide you with additional information concerning the LWCF in their respective areas. Th is. information is provided as a public service by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. � f • Q�GPEPTION -Af ¢ ro LL O D LL O NEW YORK STATE HELP CELEBRATE THE OUTDOORS BY WI THE PRESIDED J T DNGRESS 1965 . 1990 As American citizens, we stand to lose a very important::rogram unless we take some immediate steps to continue it. The Land and Water Conservation'., :und for 25 years has acted as a leading federal program used to financially assist federal land acquisition and matching grants for state - and local governments. This fund is used in purchasing ;land for open space protection and recreational use...The.federal portion of the LWCF has remained in tact. However, the state and local side of this'program is in great danger because .the President has recommended zero funding for the state /localside'.in his 1991 budget proposal. LWCF — WHAT IS. IT?: WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE? The Land and Water Conservation Fund has been LWCF funded projects are supposed to be pro - America's leading federal program to protect and tested forever by law. As -good stewards, Americans provide land and water resources for recreation for must be vigilant in the use and protection of these the past 25 years. projects and their funding source, the Land and Water Conservation Fund. *.,.The President's fiscal 1991 budget request to Cngress recommends $0 in funding for the state and local side of the LWCF. WHOSE PROGRAM IS IT? The LWCF is a partnership between the U.S. Con - grm,.Department of the Interior, the National Park Service, and state and local governments. HOW BIG A PROGRAM IS IT? 49. * Since its conception the LWCF has directed more than $7.3 Billion (derived from oil and gas explora- tion and development on the Outer Continental Shelf) into making America's great outdoors ever greater. • The money that is made available for state and 'local projects has to be matched dollar for dollar with local money. Since 1965, over $3 Billion of LWCF funds were matched by another $3 Billion from state and local governments for a combined obligation increase of $6.1 Billion for state and local projects. • Over $4 Billion has gone for the protection of our federal resources. • Nationally, LWCF has funded over 36,000 federal, state and local projects since 1965. It has protected more than 5.5 million acres of recreation and park lands including seashores, lakeshores, critical habitats, wild and scenic rivers and trails. • LWCF grants have developed over 23,000 state and local park sites to meet close -to -home recreation needs. • The "federal side" of the LWCF financed expan- sion of the national parks from an almost exclu- *ively western domain to a truly national system. It ,has helped many national forests to become usable recreation areas and has acquired critical wildlife and endangered species habitat that might other- wise have been lost forever. EXHIBIT 2 ,We cannot let a successful partnership die because competition for.federal dollars has increased. WHAT CAN WE DO? •. Write President Bush and your representatives in Congress. Remind them of the successes and com- mitments of the LWCF in New York State and that we have come too far to turn back now. • Recommend a $200 million State /Local Allocation to the 25 year successful state /local LWCF partner - ship,which enhances the quality of life, our recrea- tion resources, and the beauty of every community in America. Write today. so your children and your children's children will continue to have special places to play and recreate and an opportunity to enjoy the out of doors like we have had. *.::Work with and encourage your family, friends, state and local officials, community and recreation groups, i.e. scout troops, little league, outdoor clubs to.write4in support of the continuation of the LWCF. Contact your state and local governments or your park and recreation department to provide you with additional information concerning the LWCF in their respective areas. Th is. information is provided as a public service by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. • • 0 NKPA - 2/2/90 WE HOLD AMERICA's HERITAGE IN TRUST Passage of H.R. 876 & S. 370, The American Heritage Trust Act, is a 1990 imperative to protect the nation's recreation, park, historic and wildlife legacies. Twenty -five years ago, concerns about the rapid loss of America's natural and historic heritage, increasing recrea- tion demand, population growth, and burgeoning urban de- velopment led Congress to enact two of the nation's most far - sighted conservation programs. 1) The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was intended toprovide a predictable and steady source of mo- nies for critical acquisitions in national parks, forests, rec- reation and wildlife areas, and matching grants to states and localities for recreation plannin , acquisition of open space and recreation land and development of recreation facilities. 2) The Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), created on the LWCF model, was to help states and communities identify, plan for, protect and restore unique historic resources. Reinvesting Natural Resource Capital The idea of reinvesting some of the returns from use of America's natural resources into long -term recreation and historic assets is one of the Funds' best stewardship inno- vations. The laws provide that most appropriations should come from receipts from Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing and royalties and from sales of surplus fed- eral real estate. This process blends the best features of fiscal and natural resource stewardship, joining the invest- ment principle of "never consuming capital" with the con- servation ethic of returning to the land something of what we remove. The Land and Water Conservation Fund now automatically receives $900 million a year of U.S. Treasu- ry credit in such income; the Historic Preservation Fund re- ceives a $150 million a year credit. Under current law, however, these commitments are more a promise to present and future generations than a working reality. Through the 1970s, there was firm, bipartisan support for that promise; appropriations varied from year to year, but the long -term comrrutment to appropriations near the au- thorized levels continued. In the 1980s, LWCF funding .0 400 a 300 Rul D] TOTAL LWCF APPROPRIATIONS 1965 -1989 Annual Appropriations is Inflation - Adjusted Dollan (1%5 ■ 100 96) 65 66 67 68 69 70 7172 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88.89 Fiscal Yeats declined from $805 million to an average of $230 million a year or less, despite inflation of almost 70 percent. The fiscal 1990 level of $232 million was, in real dollars, less than half the amount of the 1966 appropriation. EXHIBIT 2 Since 1983, HPF grant apppropriations have averaged under $30 million a year (FY 1990 -$32.7 million) sub- stantial funding for physical restoration of historic sites has been available only once in a decade. As a result, au- thorized but unappropriated "credits" to LWCF and HPF have increased almost thirty -fold, from $300 million in 1979 to nearly $9 billion, and federal, state and local a encies that once planned to invest near authorized lev- es now doubt that the promises will ever be fulfilled. What H.R. 876 and S. 370 Will Do In 1989, Rep. Morris Udall and Sen. John Chafee rein- troduced American Heritage Trust (AHT) bills first con- sidered in 1988. These bills (H.R. 876 in the House and S. 370 in the Senate) would combine existing LWCF and HPF programs with a new funding mechanism. They would not establish new program or authorize new fund- ing. They would establish a self - perpetuating Trust to ensure a return to the principle of natural resource rein- vestment originally promised. H.R. 876 has 220 cospon- sors, and has been reported favorably to the whole House. At the end of 1989, S. 370 had 40 cosponsors, and Senate hearings are expected soon. The AHT Act will: • Create permanent Trust accounts for LWCF and HPF. • Require the Secretary of the Treasury to invest all authorized but unappropriated balances to date for the LWCF and HPF into Interest- paying public securities. • Require appropriation of all interest accrued on in- vested principal in the subsequent fiscal year, subject to Congressional oversight and obligation limits, along with an additional portions of annual income deposits deem edyappropriate. Any income not appropriated within a year would become a permanent part of the Trust. • Allocate annual appropriations according to the fol- lowing formula: 30 % for state /local grants; 30 % for Federal land acquisitions; 10 % for matching principal deposits of states that establish parallel heritage trusts 10 % for Urban Park and Recreation Recovery grants; the remaining 20 % at Congress' discretion for any of these four purposes. Ten % of HPF monies would also be used to help create state historic trusts. • To encourage volunteer contributions, five percent of each state's LWCF grants would have to be partially matched by private or non - profit donations. • A 75 % match would be available from LWCF for state or local land acquisitions involving nationally des ignated wild and scenic rivers, trails or landmarks. • LWCF matching grants would be available for thre years to help localities prepare land conservation and recreation plans. High priority land acquisitions iden- tified in plans could receive a 60 % match for seven year • Federal land agencies would have to submit lists of priority lands for. LWCF acquisition each year. States would submit yearly lists of candidate grant projects based on current state and local action lists. • The growth of the Funds would be capped at 3.5 time (for LWCF) and 5 times (for HPF) the balances existing on the date of enactment of the Trust. After that, the Funds would be self- sustaining. Appro nations would b% from interest only, and princippal woulYnever be appro• priated. Interest would also be sufficient to cover In- creases in Trust principal to offset the effects of inflatioi f • Why is AHT so Critically Needed? Both Fund programs have been enormously successful: • LWCF has funded over 36,000 federal, state and local projects since 1965. It has protected 5.5. million acres of recreation and park lands including seashores, lakeshores, critical habitats, wild and scenic rivers and trails. • HPF grants have helped protect historic and archeo- logical resources and restored over 6AW historic sites. • Fund grant programs have helped all states to estab- lish their own historic preservation and recreation plans, to identify and protect key natural, historic and archeoe logical resources, and to expand state park, forest, wild- life refuge, river and trail systems. • LWCF grants have developed over 23,000 state and local park sites to meet close -to -home recreation needs. • The "federal side "of the LWCF financed expansion of the national parks from an almost exclusively western do" main to a truly national system. It has helped many na- tional forests to become usable recreation areas and ac" quired critical wildlife and endangered species habitat. • LWCF and HPF matching grants of 50 percent prompt- ed states and localities to double the federal investment to a total of $7 billion. • Beyond these matching amounts, the example of fed- eral commitments encouraged the 50 states and thousands of communities to increase their own budget priorities for natural and historic resource conservation and recreation. Despite the substantial accomplishments of the Funds, •needs for capital investment in recreation, conservation and historic preservation are greater than ever. The problems that originally prompted the establishment of LWCF and HPF are still with us. • Loss of key natural and historic resources continues at an alarming pace. After some slowdowns in the early 1980s, urban and rural development are now consuming almost 500,000 acres of wetlands yearly, along with 750,000 acres of farm and forest. The Surgeon General calls for development of more pub- lic recreation facilities to promote fitness activities that can help reduce health costs now totalling over $600 bil- lion per year. Lists of lost historic and archeological re- sources grow longer each year. States and communities have thousands of older parks and historic buildings that need major renovations. Lack of money is the major obstacle to .doing what we know should be done. We know what opportunities are lacking and what resources need protection. But the prices of land, facility development and restoration continue to rise. Estimates of the current backlog of authorized land purchases within national park boundaries are close to $2 billion. Substantial, but unquantified, backlogs exist for other authorized conservation and recreation areas. " We Recommend: .... The Land and Water Conservation Fund be succeeded by a dedicated trust -- providing a minimum of $1 billion a year - -to help pay for federal, state, and local land acqui- sition, and state and local facility development and rehabilitation. Congress should consider creating an endowed trust which, over time, would be self- sustaining.' President's Commission on Americans Outdoors A recent survey projected state and local needs for park acquisition and development at $1.8 billion over three years. Ignoring these needs will not make them go away. The Fund programs are not glamorous, but they are effec- tive. The only thing wrong with them is that they are woefully underfunded. With adequate and stable fund- ing, they can accomplish some of America's most urgent conservation goals. Keeping them on a starvation diet will lead to the permanent loss of irreplaceable resources and increased costs in the future. These Organizations Support Creation of the American Heritage Trust - AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION AMERICAN RIVERS AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AMERICAN TRAILS APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONFERENCE BICYCLE FEDERATION OF AMERICA COALITION FOR SCENIC BEAUTY COALITION FOR URBAN PARKS & RECREATION THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY INSTITUTE FRIENDS OF THE EARTH THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA HUMAN ENVIRONMENT CENTER HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES THE IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA, INC. LAND CONSERVATION FUND OF AMERICA LANDTRUST EXCHANGE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEEL MEN LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION SOCIETY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES NATIONAL ASSOC, OF SERVICE & CONSERVATION CORPS NATIONAL ASSOC. OF STATE FORESTERS NAT. ASSOC. OF STATE OUTDOOR REC. LLAISON OFFICERS NATIONAL ASSOC. OF STATE PARK DIRECTORS NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY -- - NATIONAL CONE. OF STATE HISTORIC PRES. OFFICERS NATIONAL PARKS & CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION NATIONAL RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL THE NATURE CONSERVANCY PRESERVATION ACTION RAILS TO -TRAI S CONSERVANCY SIERRA CLUB SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY SPORT FISHING INSTIT UM TROUT UNLIMITED TRUST FOR THE FUTURE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LANDS UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS VIRGINIA TRAILS ASSOCIATION THE WALKWAYS CENTER THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY WORLD WILDLIFE FUND EXHIBIT 2 A1FFIDA VIT OF PUBLICATION State of New Fork, Tompkins County , ss.: Gail Sullins being duly sworn, deposes and says, that she/he resides in Ithaca, county and state aforesaid and that she /he is Clerk of The Ithaca Journal a public newspaper printed and published in Ithaca aforesaid, and that a notice, of which, the annexed is a true copy, was published in said paper 6 a and that the first publication of said notice was on the :3) day of 19 �— Subscribed and sworn to before me, his (3% day of 19 Notary Public. JEAN FORD Notary Public, State of New Yort No. 465410 Qualified in Tomp<ins County Commission expires May 31,14.1 • i TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNINGI BOARD, NOTICE OF PUBLIC.,! HEARINGS, TUES., JUNE 51 1990 By direction of the Chairman i of the Planning Board, NOTICE .1 IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Public Hearings will be held bytthe Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca 5n Tuesday June 5, 1990, in Town Hall, 126 East . Seneca Street, Ithaca, N:Y., at the following times and on the following matters: 7:30 P.M. Consideration of Subdivision Approval for the i proposed subdivision proximately 0.13 acres from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. ; 6 -61 -1 -14.4, located at 5 Sug- i arbush Lane, for consolidation with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 6 -61 -1 -14.5, located at 3 j Sugarbush Lane, Residence District'R -15. Vinay and Saga 'I Ambegookar, Applicants and Owners of Tax Parcel No. .6 61 -1 -14.5; Geoffrey and Caro -_ lyn Chester, Owners of Tax Parcel No. 6 -61 -1 -14.4. 7:45 P.M. Consideration of i Preliminary Subdivision Ap- i proval, Stage 1, of the pro - i posed "Shalebiook" subdivi- I sion, proposed to consist of 23 lots plus open space on 29 plus /minus acres, 1138 Tru- monsburg Road, Town of Itha- ca Tax Parcel No. 6 -27 -1 -11.2, !I Residence District R -15. Rich- ard and Jo Perry, Applicant- s /Owners; Thomas Nieder- korn, Agent. Said' Planning Board will at said times and said place hear all persons in support of such i matters or objections thereto..] Persons may appear by agent or in person. Jean H. Swartwood Town Clerk 273 -1721 May 31 1990