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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 1999-04-20ti TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD APRIL 20, 1999 TOWN OF ITHACA Date The Town of Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York, at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Fred Wilcox, Chairperson; Eva Hoffmann, Board Member; George Conneman, Board Member; Robert Kenerson, Board Member; James Ainslie, Board Member; Tracy Mitrano, Board Member (7:4 °7 p.m.); Larry Thayer, Board Member; Dan Walker, Director of Engineering (9:02 p.m.); George Frantz, Assistant Town Planner. EXCUSED: 'Jonathan Kanter, Director of Planning; John Barney, Attorney for the Town. ALSO PRESENT: Donald Bilderback, 2024 Slaterville Road; Jeremy Moore, 65 Whitetail Drive; Frank Proto,';TCBD /REPRS; John M. Murray, 95 Brown Road; Sandra L. Herndon, 501 Elm Street; Douglas S. Treado, 226 Hines Road; Lauren Bishop, Ithaca Journal; Brenda Cartland, 805b Valley Road; John Guttenberger, Cornell University; Elizabeth Harness, WHCU Radio; Robin Seeley, 332 Hurd Road; Ed Franquemont, 108 McIntyre PI; James R. Aist, 414 Snyder Hill Road; Rev. John Setero, 32 Stone Haven Road; Tammi Aiken, TG Miller PC; Bob Rowe, Rowe Restaurant Inc.; David Herrick, TG Miller PC; Susan Shefter, 145 Pine Tree Road; Martha Robertson, 1655 Ellis Hollow Road; Steven Robertson, 1655 Ellis Hollow Road; Ruth Mahr, 103 Judd Falls Road; Alan Cropf, 509 Elm Street, Chairperson Wilcox declared the meeting duly opened at 7:31 p.m., and accepted for the record the Secretary's Affidavit of Posting and Publication of the Notice of Public Hearings in Town Hall and the Ithaca Journal on April 12, 1999, and April 14, 1999, together with the properties under discussion, as appropriate, upon the Clerks of the City of Ithaca and the Town of Danby, upon the Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning, upon the Tompkins County Commissioner of Public Works, and ilupon the applicants and /or agents, as appropriate, on April 14, 1999. (Affidavit of Posting and Publication is hereto attached as Exhibit #1.) Chairperson Wilcox read the Fire. Exit Regulations to those assembled, as. required by the New York State Department, State, Office of Fire Prevention and Control AGENDA ITEM: PERSONS TO BE HEARD. Chairperson Wilcox opened this segment of the meeting at 7:32 p.m., and asked if any members of the public wished to be heard. Chairperson Wilcox stated the board received a letter from Sarah L. Wessels stating her opinion on Eco Village. (See Attachment #1) Robin Seeley, 332 Hurd Road, stated the Burger King discussion is not on the agenda. She understands Mr. Frantz is giving a presentation under Other Business, Chairperson Wilcox stated the board will discuss the archeological and /or potential historical significance of the site under Other Business. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 2 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Ms. Seeley asked if the public would be allowed to comment at that time or should they comment at this time. If Chairperson Wilcox stated he would consider hearing comments from the public under Other Business. Chairperson Wilcox closed this segment of the meeting at 7:33 p.m. AGENDA ITEM: SEQR Determination, Treado Subdivision, 501 Elm Street. Chairperson Wilcox opened this segment of the meeting at 7:33 p.m. Douglas Treado, 501 Elm Street, stated nothing will change with the parcel consolidation except for the name of the owner. From 1991 until 1994 the property was covered in grape vines. Mr. Treado stated he cut the grape vines to save the trees. The persons adjacent would like to add this property!'to their three acres. They moved into the house a year ago and would like this area as a buffer from any future developments. There are restrictions on building, but there is no intent to build. Chairperson Wilcox asked if there are deed restrictions on the lot. Mr. Treado stated when it was first passed it had 90 foot frontage on Elm Street and a variance from 100 feet. There was a driveway put onto the lot and the house was built on the three acres. The new owners of the same house do not have intent to build. The consolidation of the 3.97 acres to the 3 acres does not have any environmental impacts. Boards Member Kenerson stated the 3 acres have hills and many shrubs. Mr. Treado stated it does slope. There is a creek along with many older trees and shrubs. He stated he cut trails through the property. He needed to do this in order to cut the vines down. The vines were strangling the trees. If they were not cut down, the trees would die. Board?!, Member Kenerson asked if it was a big stream. Mr. Treado responded it is a ravine that at some points is 6 to 10 feet. It carries water because of the sloping. There are no dwellings near the ravine. Chairperson Wilcox closed this segment of the meeting at 7:40 p.m. MOTION by Robert Kenerson, seconded by James Ainslie: WHEREAS. 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary and Final 'Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of 3.97 + 1- acres from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 29 -7 -11.2, 8.39 + 1- acres in PLANNING BOARD PAGE 3 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MA Y 1811999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED size total, located at 501 Elm Street, for consolidation with Tax Parcel No. 29 -7 -11.1. Residence District R -15; Douglas Treado and Sandra Herndon, Owners /Applicants; and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to Subdivision Approval, and 3. The Planning Board, on April 20, 1999, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, and a Part ll prepared by Town' Planning staff, a plat entitled, "Subdivision Map of Lands of Douglas S. Treado and Sandra Lee Herndon, " prepared by Milton A. Greene, P.L.S., dated August 5, 1992, and other application materials; and 4. The Town Planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposed Subdivision Approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed, and, therefore, neither a Full Environmental Assessment Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required. AYES - Wilcox, Hoffmann, Thayer, Kenerson, Conneman, Ainslie. NAYS - None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the subdivision,, of 3.97± acres from the Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 29 -7 -11.2, 8.39± acres total and located at 501 Elm Street, for consolidation with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 29 =7 -11.1. Residence District R -15. Douglas Treado and Sandra Herndon, Owners /Applicant. Chairperson Wilcox opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m., and asked if any members of the public wished to be heard. Alan Cropf, 509 Elm Street, stated that Mr. Treado has answered the questions that the neighbors have had. The buffer zone will be preserved. There are no complaints. Chairperson Wilcox stated the board received a letter at the meeting that was received by the Town on April 16, 1999, from Charles and Eleanor Higgins. (See Attachment #2). They seem to be opposed to the possibility of a new parcel being created and a new structure being built. The applicant has stated and proposed resolution requires the subdivided parcel be consolidated to the neighboring parcel within six months. The objection has been addressed. PLANNING, BOARD PAGE 4 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED With no other persons present.to be heard, Chairperson Wilcox closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Chairperson Wilcox stated the proposal references Elm Street and survey map states Elm Street Extension, George Frantz, Assistant Town Poole Road. Planner, stated it does not matter. Elm Street extends to Board Member Kenerson stated it is labeled as Elm Street on the map to Poole Road. MOTION by', Fred Wilcox, seconded by Robert Kenerson: WHEREAS: 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of 3.97 + 1- acres from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 29 -7 -11.2, 8.39 + 1- acres in size total, located at 501 Elm Street, for consolidation with Tax Parcel No. 29- 74111. Residence District R -15; Douglas Treado and Sandra Herndon, Owners /Applicants; and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as lead agency in environmental review with respect to Subdivision Approval, has, on April 20, 1999, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, and a Part FI prepared by Town Planning staff; and 3. The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing held on April 20, 1999, has reviewed and accepted as adequate, a plat entitled, "Subdivision Map of Lands of Douglas S. Treado and Sandra Lee Herndon," prepared by Milton A. Greene, P.L.S., dated August 5, 1992, and other application materials; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 11 That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Subdivision Checklist, 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, and 2. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of 3.97 + 1- acres from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 29- 7 -11.2, as shown on the plat entitled, "Subdivision Map of Lands of Douglas S. Treado and Sandra Lee Herndon, " prepared by Milton A. Greene, P.L.S., dated August 5, 1992, subject to the following conditions: PLANNING',; BOARD PAGE 5 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED a. within six months of this approval, conveyance of the 3.97 + 1- acre parcel, as shown on the Survey Plat for the Treado Subdivision, to the owner(s) of Tax Parcel No. 29 -7 -11.1; and submission of a copy of the deed for such conveyance to the Town Planning Department; and b. within six months of this approval, consolidation of the conveyed 3.97 + 1- acre parcel, with Tax Parcel No. 29 -7 -11.1; and submission to the Town Planning Department of a copy of the request to the Tompkins County Assessment Department for consolidation of said parcel with Tax Parcel 29 -7 -11.1; and C, revision of the submitted survey plat to include the name and seal of the registered land surveyor who made the boundary survey, and the appropriate Surveyors Certificate, as outlined in the Final Subdivision Checklist; and d, submission for signing by the Chairman of the Planning Board of an original or mylar copy of the plat and three dark -lined prints, revised pursuant to condition "c" above, prior to filing with the Tompkins County Clerk's Office; and e. pursuant to condition "b" of the Planning Board's previous subdivision approval for the Sandra L. Herndon /Douglas S. Treado Two -Lot Subdivision, granted on January 7, 1992, there shall not be any further subdvision of Tax Parcel No. 29 -7 -11.1. AYES - Wilcox, Hoffmann, Thayer, Kenerson, Conneman, Ainslie. ii NAYS - None. ABSTAIN - Mitrano. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the modification of the previously approved construction of a one -story 4,000 t square foot addition to the Wilson Laboratory /Synchrotron Facility, located of NYS Route 366 /Dryden Road. Said modification includes shifting the footprint of the proposed "G- Line" building 28 feet to the 'east, closer to Wilson Laboratory, reducing the underground link tunnel connecting . G -Line to Wilson Lab, and realigning the link tunnel to bury if deeper into the existing uphill slope. The; project is located on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 63 =1 -8.2, Residence District R- 30. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; Jeremy Moore, Agent. Chairperson Wilcox opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Chairperson Wilcox stated there is no SEQR Determination for this item. Similar to the court determination of non - residential buildings less than 4,000 square feet, educational additions less than 10,000 square feet are legislatively prohibited from being considered under SEQR. Jeremy Moore, Project Manager, stated they are presenting the Wilson Laboratory Site Plan Modification. They received Preliminary and Final Site plan approval from the Planning Board. Since that time the building footprint has shifted 28 feet to the east which requires the project to come back before the Planning Board. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 6 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED This is a small addition to Wilson Laboratory. It is single story, mostly underground facility of about 3,000 square feet in footprint. It is connected to Wilson Laboratory via a link tunnel. This is about 1,000 square feet. The project incorporates an emergency access path. It also incorporates a temporary construction bridge. The facility is for research of high energy microscopy. The facility is operated by CHESS. The purpose of the building is to increase the research capabilities and to expand the facility for Cornell research. The project schedule is coinciding with the shut down of the synchrotron ring. Mr. Moore stated the building shifted 28 feet to the a communication error between Cornell University and updated and the survey double checked. It is now in the to the new location. It is closer to Wilson Laboratory and tunnel. The link tunnel will be completely burried. This w Wilson Laboratory is the only section above ground. east. The reason for the change is due to the architect. The drawings have been correct location. There are improvements provides a shorter access through the link ill minimize visual impact. The entrance to There have been other changes due to the advancement of the drawings. One is the water main size has been increased. A fire hydrant has been added to the site as per discussions with the fire department. Further design detail has revealed that a cluster of trees by Campus Road will need to be removed. They will be replaced with white pine and spruce. The previous rendering had a metal screening around the top of the building. It has been replaced with a solid masonry wall. This provides improved architectural appearance. The elevation has not changed. A door has been added to the mechanical room to meet code requirements. Windows have been added to improve architectural appearance. The main door has been shifted to the east. Board Member Hoffmann asked why they are not proposing to add the second -story. Don Bilderback, Cornell University, stated Cornell University has provided the funding but has not increased the bottom line for the building. A second and third story is needed but there is no funding. floors. Board Member Kenerson asked if structural strength was being provided to add another two Mr. Bilderback stated it is built into the foundation and footers. Chairperson Wilcox stated the National Science Foundation does not provide money for buildings. They provide money for research. Chairperson Wilcox asked if any members of the public wished to be heard. With no persons present to be heard, Chairperson Wilcox closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. MOTION by Lawrence Thayer, seconded by Tracy Mitrano: WHEREAS: PLANNING BOARD PAGE 7 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED 1. This action is the Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of a one -story +/- 4,000 s. f. addition to the Wilson Laboratory/ Synchrotron facility, located off NYS Rte 366 /Dryden Road on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 634-8.2, Residence District R -30. Said proposal is a modification of the site plan for the proposed G- Line "Addition for which Final Site Plan approval was granted, with conditions, on January 19, 1999. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; Jeremy Moore, Agent; and 2. This' is a Type II Action requiring no further environmental review, as listed in 6NYCRR Part 617, New York State Environmental Quality Review Act; and 3. All previously submitted plans for this project, approved at a public hearing of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board on January 19, 1999, have remained unchanged, with the exception of sheet C -1, outlining the proposed changes in the building location and revised elevation drawing; and 4. The °Zoning Board of Appeals granted Special Approval for the proposed addition on February 10, 1999; and 5. The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing on April 20, 1999, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a site plan submission prepared by Harza Architects, Engineers and Construction Managers, showing the proposed modification, entitled "Design Development for Cornell University Wilson Laboratory G -Line Addition, " dated 3126199, and other application materials, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Site Plan checklists, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in neither a significant alteration of the purpose of site plan control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board; and 2. That the Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of a one -story +/- 4,000 s. f.. addition. to the Wilson Laboratory/ Synchrotron facility, located off NYS Rte 366 /Dryden Road on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 63- 1 -8.2, Residence District R -30, as shown in a modified site plan submission entitled "Design Development for Cornell University, dated 11124198, and other application materials, subject to the following conditions, to be met prior to the issuance of a building permit: a. submission of construction details of all proposed structures, roads, and other improvements, including details of the type and design of all proposed lighting, and detailed sizing and final material specifications of all improvements, for approval by the Town Planner; and b. submission of record of application for and approval status of all necessary permits from state and federal agencies, and copies of all permits and approvals granted, and PLANNING BOARD PAGE 8 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MA Y 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED C' submission of a revised landscaping and restoration plan (Sheet C -3) showing the additional replacement of the uphill grove of spruce trees with similar native spruce trees such as White Spruce or White Pine, for approval by the Town Planner; and d, submission of a revised elevation drawing showing the modified parapet wall detail and windows added on the south wall of the building, for approval by the Town Planner; and e. submission of an original or mylar copy of the modified final site plan (Sheet C -1) to be detained by the Town of Ithaca, signed and sealed by the responsible surveyor, engineer or architect; and f. receipt of a letter from the City of Ithaca Fire Department or other evidence satisfactory to the Town Planner that adequate access exists for emergency vehicles to be able to reach the proposed building; and g1 receipt of: (i) copy of the contractor's implementation plan for sediment and erosion control plan; and (ii) copy of the notice to DEC, if required, of the intent to construct sediment and erosion control facilities; AYES - Wilcox, Hoffmann, Thayer, Kenerson, Conneman, Ainslie, Mitrano. NAYS - None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: SEAR Determination, Westwood Hills subdivision Modification, Woolf Lane. Chairperson Wilcox opened this segment of the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Tim Ciaschi, 124 Woolf Lane, stated he lives on lot #5. He sold the southern portion to an individual on lot #17. The 25 foot right -of -way is in question. Mr. Ciaschi was supposed to deed. it to the Town a few years ago. The 60 foot right -of -way that lot #18 and #19 surround is in. question. There is not a need for a future roadway in the southern portion. The gentleman on lot #17 wanted a big backyard. Mr. Ciaschi stated he sold it to Mr. Meritt. He does not see any environmental issues. Chairperson Wilcox stated the Town would like to get its right -of -way to complete the trail. A property was subdivided without proper approval. Mr. Ciaschi stated he wants to build his last home behind the home he lives at now. There is a large lot north of lot #5. MOTION by Lawrence Thayer, seconded by Robert Kenerson: PLANNING BOARD PAGE 9 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 1 s, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED WHEREAS. 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of approximately 0.32 +/ acres (Parcel B) on the south side of Woolf Lane from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 23- 1- 11.112, for consolidation with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 23 -1- 11.135 (Parcel A), Residence District R -15. This is a modification of the Westwood Hills Residential Subdivision previously approved by the Planning Board on October 6, 1987, and subsequently modified on July 5, 1994. Timothy Ciaschi, Owner /Applicant; and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to Subdivision Approval, and 3. The ' Planning Board on April 20, 1999, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and Part 11 prepared by the Town Planning staff, a plat entitled "Westwood Hills Residential Subdivision, Final Plat - Phase One, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York," prepared by Allen T. Fulkerson, Licensed Land Surveyor, T.G. Miller Associates P.C., originally dated 9111187 and revised March 19, 1999 (Revision #6), and other application materials; and 4. The Town planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposed Subdivision Approval, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed and, therefore, neither a Full Environmental Assessment Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required. AYES - Wilcox, Hoffmann, Thayer, Kenerson, Conneman, Ainslie, Mitrano. NAYS - None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of approximately 0.32 t acres (Parcel B) on the south side of Woolf Lane from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 23 -1- 11.112, for consolidation with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 23=1=11.135 .(Parcel A), Residence District R -15. This is a modification of the Westwood Hills Residential Subdivision previously approved by the Planning Board on October 6, 1987, and subsequently modified on July 5, 1994. Timothy Ciaschi, Owner /Applicant. Chairperson Wilcox opened the public hearing at 8:10 p.m., and asked if any members of the public wished to be heard. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 10 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 1811999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Board Member Thayer stated Mr. Ciaschi mentioned the Meritts own lot #17, but on the map it shows it as lot #20. Mr. Ciaschi stated Board Member Thayer is correct. Board Member Hoffmann asked if lots #19 and #21 are owned by different people. Mr. Ciaschi responded that they were owned by Dan McClure. Since then he has gone out of business and are in his mother's name. Board Member Thayer asked how Mr. Ciaschi could have sold the property without a right -of- way to the road. Chairperson Wilcox stated he sold it. They filed the proper paperwork with the County. The County must have assumed the Town knew about it. Mr. Frantz stated this was subdivided when the Town received the 25 foot right -of -way. There was always the intention to convey it to the Meritts. The problem was he decided to keep the 60 foot right -of. -way. Board Member Hoffmann asked what happened to the conveyance of the strip of land that was to go to the Town of Ithaca. Mr. Frantz stated that Mr. Ciaschi's attorney needs to contact the Attorney for the Town. With no members of the public wishing to be heard, Chairperson Wilcox closed the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. Board Member Hoffmann stated the driveway width is 60 feet. It is insufficient for the lot width. It is because of the configuration. Chairperson Wilcox stated it has the potential of being a road and has been set aside as a right -of -way. Board Member Hoffmann stated that if the lots were consolidated it would make it wider. There is a triangular lot and the driveway lines up with the southern lot line. Mr. Frantz stated the lot width is measured at the maximum front yard setback. The setback would be 25 feet from the road right -of -way. Chairperson Wilcox stated setbacks are not relevant with the existing lot Numbers 1 -20 because it is a cluster subdivision. Mr. Frantz stated the only variance that may be needed is the one Mr. Ciaschi will have to obtain to build his house. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 11 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Board Member Hoffmann asked if everything is clear when the Town accepts the right -of -way. Mr. Frantz stated staff did a site visit to make sure that this does connect to the bikeway easement. MOTION by Eva Hoffmann, seconded by Lawrence Thayer. WHEREAS: 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of approximately 0.32 +/ acres (Parcel B) on the south side of Woolf Lane from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 23 -1- 11.112, for consolidation with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 23 -1- 11.135 (Parcel A), Residence District R -15. This is a modification of the Westwood Hills Residential Subdivision previously approved by the Planning Board on October 6, 1987, and subsequently modified on July 5, 1994. Timothy Ciaschi, Owner /Applicant; and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as lead agency in environmental review with respect to Subdivision Approval, has on April 20, 1999, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and Part II prepared by the Town Planning staff; and 3. The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing held on April 20, 1999, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a plat entitled "Westwood Hills Residential Subdivision, Final Plat - Phase One, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, " prepared by Allen T. Fulkerson, Licensed Land Surveyor, T.G. Miller Associates P.C., originally dated 9111187 and revised March 19, 1999 (Revision #6) and other application materials. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Subdivision Checklists, 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; and 2. That the Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of approximately 0.32 +/ acres (Parcel B) on the south side of Woolf Lane from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 23 -1- 11.112, for consolidation with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 23 -1- 11.135 (Parcel A), Residence District R -15, this being a modification of the Westwood Hills Residential Subdivision previously approved by the Planning Board on October 6, 1987, and subsequently modified on July 5, 1994, as shown on a plat entitled "Westwood Hills Residential Subdivision, Final Plat - Phase One, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York," prepared by Allen T. Fulkerson, Licensed Land Surveyor, T.G. Miller Associates P.C., originally dated 9111187 and revised March 19, 1999 (Revision #6) and other application materials, subject to the following conditions: PLANNING BOARD PAGE 12 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED a. within six months of this approval, consolidation of "Parcel B" (0.32 +/- acres) with "Parcel A" (Tax Map Parcel No. 23- 1- 11.135), and submission to the Town Planning Department of a copy of the request to the Tompkins County Division of Assessment for said consolidation; and b. granting by the Zoning Board of Appeals of any necessary variances prior to the signing of the plat by the Chair of the Planning Board, and C. within six months of this approval, but in any event prior to the issuance of any building permits on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 23- 1- 11.112, conveyance of Tax Parcel No. 23441.136 (`Parcel C') consisting of 0.292 +/- acres, to the Town of Ithaca with marketable title satisfactory to the Attorney for the Town, for open space purposes, and more particularly, for the purpose of providing a link in the Town's planned Woolf Trail. AYES - Wilcox, Hoffmann, Thayer, Kenerson, Conneman, Ainslie, Mitrano. NAYS - None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: SEAR Determination, First Assembly of God Church, Bostwick Road. Chairperson Wilcox opened this segment of the meeting at 8:19 p.m. Tammy Aiken, TG Miller, stated this project had Preliminary Site Plan Approval in 1994 for 20,000 square foot church and 197 parking spaces. That project was not pursued and they have come up with a new proposal. Sheet C01 shows the church alignment with Bostwick Road. There are two entrances onto Bostwick Road. There is a one -way area in front of the church for buses and vehicles todrop -off passengers. The church plans on gravel parking areas with the exception of the handicap areas. This would be regular pavement. There are thirteen parking spaces in the front of the church, This will require a variance. The proposed building is 34 feet high at the highest point. There is a proposed steeple that will extend to approximately 60 feet high. The drainage plan is shown on .0O2. They have. used the recommendation used in the drainage study prepared in 1994. The drainage coming from uphill areas will be directed:around the church site and taken to flatter slopes for distribution in a sheet flow pattern across the site before entering onto other property. Board Member Hoffmann asked about the drainage area that goes around the building. Ms. Aiken stated they will be catching uphill drainage and directing it around. Some of the drainage within the parking lot areas will be caught at curb faces or catch basins and directed back into the swale to be distributed in a sheet flow pattern past the parking area. There are standard erosion control methods that will be used during construction to mediate sediment runoff. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 13 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Further in the packet are the elevations and a landscape plan. The landscaping has been placed to mitigate any view sheds from the Town right -of -way which is on the west side of the property and Bostwick Road. Board Member Hoffmann stated there are comments from the Conservation Board requesting plantings to screen the view of the parking area. Ms. Aiken stated the church is willing to move the plantings around and put additiona plantings along Bostwick Road in the northern corner. Board Member Hoffmann stated when looking at the drainage, grading and landscape plans; how will the drainage swale be handled as it interacts with the mowed path. Ms. Aiken stated by the time it gets down to the mowed path is a gentle, shallow swale. This is to re- establish sheet flow. The swale is not a ditch, it is a wide depression in the ground. The mowed path can be worked around. Except for very wet or rainy times, parts of the swale will not be wet. Board Member Hoffmann asked if they are proposing any crossovers. Ms. Aiken stated it will not be necessary. Mr. Frantz stated he discussed the proposed drainage with Dan Walker, Town Engineer. It is going to be a shallow swale at that point. Given the soil conditions, it will drain very well. The odds that there will be water in the ditch is very low. There maybe some water immediately after a storm. There is not a need for bridges or culverts. Board Member Mitrano asked what the outlook on soil is. Mr. Frantz stated this particular field has well drained soil. Chairperson Wilcox stated it used to be agricultural land. Board Member Hoffmann stated the drainage swale and the landscape is being done as if the future parking will not be needed. Ms. Aiken stated there are landscape changes that the church would like to do. This will rearrange the landscape for that. The swale can be moved up as well. As the church finds the need for more parking, they can look at the issues when it comes up. Chairperson Wilcox asked 90 parking spaces are being proposed and a much larger number being set aside. Did this come from the applicant or a suggestion from staff? Mr. Frantz stated it a combination. It was mainly the church's desire, but they always try to minimize parking. The idea is to approve the plan with the additional parking should the church decide that it needs it. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 14 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Chairperson Wilcox asked if there is a required number of parking spaces set by zoning. Mr. Frantz stated no. Board Member Conneman asked what the capacity of the church is. Ms. Aiken stated there is a capacity for 450 members in the sanctuary. It is one parking space per five members. Chairperson Wilcox stated Sunday attendance is around 280. The estimates developed by staff for traffic is higher than the number mentioned in the materials. Mr. Frantz stated even when using the higher numbers, significant adverse impacts were not identified. There is an anticipated increase of 150 vehicular trips to and from the site. Board Member Hoffmann stated she wanted to go over the comments from the Environmental Review Committee, The ERC would like shrubs and smaller trees that will mature quickly to screen the parking lot. The ERC also had questions about the traffic generation figures. Are these the numbers prepared for the 1994 proposal? Are these still valid? Ms. Aiken stated the number of people in attendance has not changed. Board Member Hoffmann stated the size of the church has been decreased. Why? Ms. Aiken stated there were two phases before. The 20,000 square feet includes two phases. This church has wings dedicated to classrooms for educational programs and a sanctuary. The change in the size of the church does not necessarily reflect a change in the size of the sanctuary. Board Member Hoffmann asked if the list of plantings accomplish what the ERC suggested. Ms. Aiken stated the landscape plan was prepared prior to the ERC's comments. Mr. Frantz stated they tried to cover the comments from the ERC in condition "d" of the resolution. Board Member Hoffmann asked if staff had an opinion about the plant listings. Mr. Frantz stated they are an appropriate list of plantings. Some of the pines are considered to be fast growing. Board Member Ainslie stated the Ithaca City School District has a bus garage across the street from the proposed church. This church will only have their parking lot full on Sunday mornings. The bus garage has buses in the parking lot 7 days a week. The County Highway Department and the school bus garage do not have plantings shielding them. The church should not be expected to shield their parking lot when was not required of the bus and highway garages. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 15 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MA Y 180 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Board Member Hoffmann stated it is not just the cars, but the parking lot. It is not attractive to look at. It is very unattractive across the road also. Mr. Frantz stated the number of plants that are proposed are sufficient. They are discussing a re- arrangement of the plants. The church will not have to plant more trees and shrubs. Board Member Hoffmann stated the bus garage and the County Highway Department should be mentioned in the site description in the Environmental Assessment Form. Ms. Aiken stated in the Long Environmental Assessment Form, page 5 mentions both facilities. Board Member Hoffmann stated she would still like to see Other checked. The preparation date is also missing. Chairperson Wilcox stated page 1 of the Long Environmental Assessment Form under land use, it represents that the entire 6.4 acres will be disturbed. It is not the intent to disturb the entire site. Some amount will remain undisturbed. Mr. Frantz stated what is not built on, is going to grow into meadow and brush land. Board Member Hoffmann stated there is a small area of brush land on the site on the southern border. It should be included in the Environmenal Assessment Form. Board Member Ainslie stated the Bakers farmed the land. They have had crops in the field until just recently. Board Member Hoffmann stated along the southern border there are many trees and brush. Board Member Ainslie stated this is the best drained piece of soil in the area. The Bakers were always able to plant their crops before anyone else. The subsoil drainage is superior to anything else. Board Member Hoffmann stated the property line is about 10 feet inside the hedge row, about 1/10 of the acre could be considered brush. Board Member Ainslie stated the parcel between Old Hundred and the church property is a Town Park. This is filled with gravel. It is unsightly, what will happen to it? Mr. Frantz stated the reason for that is when the Highway and Parks Department were dredging the flood control channel they were offered very valuable gravel and silt at no charge. They quickly created the pad for a temporary storage site of the material. It will be restored and become a park. There are preliminary designs complete for the park site. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 16 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPPO.VED - APPROVED Board Member Hoffmann stated in the letter from the Tompkins County .Department of Planning, they make the comment that gravel becomes impermeable over time and increases runoff. This is the same opinion they had before. Mr. Frantz stated he talked with Mr. Walker about this. Due to the characteristics of the soil on the site, the proposed storm water management facility will work. This was not an issue for staff the last time and is not an issue this time. Board Member Thayer stated it cannot be worse than blacktop. Board Member Hoffmann stated the comment implies that it could be. Mr. Frantz stated it could be as bad as asphalt, but not worse. Chairperson Wilcox asked what makes the soil drain so well. Board Member Ainslie responded it is natural gravel. The glacier created it. He would not worry about the gravel getting compacted because underneath is the best drained soil that anyone could have. MOTION by George Conneman, seconded by Robert Kenerson: WHEREAS: 1. This action is the consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Approval and a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed First Assembly of God Church, to consist of a +/= 15,000 square foot church structure, including sanctuary, offices and classrooms, and parking for up' to 162 vehicles, to be located on the south side of Bostwick Road approximately 1,000 feet west of Five Mile Drive /NYS Rte. 13A, on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No, 31 =4 -6.2, Residence District R -30. This is a scaled back version of a proposal for which the First Assembly of God Church received Preliminary Site Plan Approval in September 1994. First Assembly of God Church, Owner /Applicant; Tammi Aiken, T.G. Miller, P.C., Engineers & Surveyors, Agent, and 2. This is a Type I Action, pursuant to the Town of Ithaca Environmental Review Law (Local Law No. 5 of 1988) for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to Site Plan Approval, and 3. The Planning Board, on April 20, 1999, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Long Environmental Assessment Form Pt. I submitted by the applicant and a Part 11 prepared by the Town Planning Department, a site plan submission prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C., Engineers and Surveyors entitled "First Assembly of God, Bostwick Road," which includes drawings entitled "Site Plan," "Grading and Drainage Plan," both dated March 19, 1999, a "Landscape Plan" prepared by Cayuga Landscape Company, Inc.(undated), elevation drawings of the proposed church (undated), and other application materials, and PLANNING BOARD PAGE 17 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED -MAY 18, 1999 -APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED 4, The Town Planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposed site plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. AYES" Wilcox, Hoffmann, Conneman, Kenerson, Ainslie, Mitrano, Thayer. NAYS- None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Approval and a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed First Assembly of God Church, to consist of a t 15,000 square foot church structure, including sanctuary, offices and classrooms, and parking for up to 162 vehicles, to be located on the south side of the Bostwick Road approximately 1,000 feet west of Five Mile Drive /NYS Rte 13A, on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 31 =4 -6.2, Residence District R -30. This is a scaled back version of a proposal for which the First Assembly of God Church received Preliminary Site Plan Approval in September 1994. First Assembly of God Church, Owner /Applicants Tammi Aiken, TG Miller, P.C., Engineers & Surveyors, Agent. Chairperson Wilcox opened the public hearing at 8:50 p.m., and asked if any members of the public wished to be heard. With no persons present to be heard, Chairperson Wilcox closed the public hearing at 8:51 p.m.' Board Member Kenerson asked if the church was ready to build. Ms. Aiken responded yes. Board Member Hoffmann stated there are not numbers listed on the elevations. What are the height of the different roof lines? Ms. Aiken stated the approximate height to height to the front of the building is 34 feet. the top of the steeple is 60 feet. The approximate Board Member Hoffmann asked what the height of the rest of the roof line is. Ms. Aiken responded she was not sure. Board Member Hoffmann requested that the measurements be included on the Final Site Plan designs. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 18 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED - MAY 18, 4999 -APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED Mr. Frantz stated it is approximately 27 feet. The west elevation reflects the extension of the building back. This is the lowest roof line. . Board Member Hoffmann stated she is not concerned with the extra height that the steeple adds. She is more concerned with the height of the bulk of the building. Chairperson Wilcox stated the Planning Board cannot approve the steeple. The Planning Board can only make a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. MOTION by Tracy Mitrano, seconded by Lawrence Thayer: WHEREAS: 1. This action is the consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Approval and a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed First Assembly of God Church, to consist of a +/- 15,000 square foot church structure, including sanctuary, offices and classrooms, and parking for up to 162 vehicles, to be located on the south side of Bostwick Road approximately 1,000 feet west of Five Mile Drive /NYS Rte. 13A, on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 314-6.2, Residence District R -30. This is a scaled back version of a proposal for which the First Assembly of God Church received Preliminary Site Plan Approval in September 1994. First Assembly of God Church, Owner /Applicant; Tammi Aiken, T.G. Miller, P.C., Engineers & Surveyors, Agent, and 2. This is a Type I Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as lead agency in environmental review with respect to Site Plan Approval, has, on April 20, 1999, made a negative determination of environmental significance, and 3. The Planning Board, at a public Hearing on April 20, 1999, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Long Environmental Assessment Form Pt. I submitted by the applicant and a Part II prepared by the Town Planning Department, a site plan submission prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C., Engineers and Surveyors entitled "First Assembly of God, Bostwick Road," which includes drawings entitled "Site Plan, " "Grading and Drainage Plan," both dated 311911999, a "Landscape Plan" prepared by Cayuga Landscape Company, Inc. (undated), elevation drawings of the proposed church (undated), and other application materials. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary Site Plan Approval, as shown on the Preliminary Site Plan checklists, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in neither a significant alteration of the purpose of site plan control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board, and 2. That the Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of the proposed First Assembly of God Church, to consist of a +/ 15,000 square foot church structure, including sanctuary, offices and classrooms, and parking for up to 162 vehicles, to be located on the south side of Bostwick Road approximately 1,000 feet west of PLANNING BOARD PAGE 19 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED -MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED Five Mile Drive /NYS Rte. 13A, on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 31- 4 -6.2, as shown in a site plan submission prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C., Engineers and Surveyors entitled "First Assembly of God, Bostwick Road," which includes drawings entitled "Site Plan, " "Grading and Drainage Plan," both dated March 19, 1999, a "Landscape Plan" prepared by Cayuga Landscape Company, Inc.(undated), elevation drawings of the proposed church (undated), and other application materials, subject to the following conditions, to be met prior to Final Site Plan Approval: a. granting by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the required Special Approval for the proposed project; and b, granting by the Zoning Board of Appeals of any required variances for height of the steeple and parking in the front yard of the site; and C, submission of design details and locations of all proposed signs; and do revision of the landscape plan and planting schedule to include additional plantings of shrubs and ornamental trees at the northern end of the parking area to provide a visual buffer between the proposed parking lot and Bostwick Road; and e. revision of the grading and landscape plans to accommodate any proposed grading in and adjacent to "Land Reservation for Future 69 Parking Spaces" area; and f. revision of the landscape plan and building elevation drawing sheets to include dates; and g, submission of those items required on the Final Site Plan Checklist. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: 1. That the Planning Board, in making recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals, determines the following: a. there is a need for the proposed use in the proposed location, as demonstrated by the applicant; and b, the existing and probable future character of the neighborhood will not be adversely affected as a result of the proposed project; and C, the specific proposed change in land use as a result of the proposed project is in accordance with a comprehensive plan of development for the Town of Ithaca. 2. That the Planning Board reports to the Zoning Board of Appeals its recommendation that the aforementioned request for Special Approval be approved. AYES - Wilcox, Hoffmann, Thayer, Kenerson, Ainslie, Mitrano, Conneman. NAYS- None. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 20 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED The MOTION was declared to be.carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 23, 1999. Board Member Hoffmann stated she would like to talk about how one talks and writes about parking for the handicapped. It should be talked and written about in a way that is consistent and appropriate. It can be discussed at another time. On page 14, the board was discussing lighting fixture and lighting. Mr. Frantz had stated that staff is looking for three items. "One is no spillage into the atmosphere, no glare off the site, and no light spillage off the site." She thought Mr. Frantz also stated no glare on the site. She remembers Mr. Frantz stating that if you see the filament in the bulb there is glare. There should not be glare on or off the site. Mr. Frantz stated that minutes are correct. It is no glare off the site. The problem with lighting is that you can be on the site underneath the canopy and if you glance up there will be glare. Board Member Hoffmann stated normally one does not look directly at the light. Chairperson Wilcox asked Mr. Frantz if this is what he stated. Mr. Frantz stated yes. MOTION by Eva Hoffmann, seconded by George Conneman. RESOLVED, that the Planning Board does hereby approve and adopt February 2, 1999 as the official" minutes of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board for the said meeting, as presented with clerical corrections. THERE being no further discussion, the Chair-called for a vote. AYES. Wilcox, Hoffmann, Conneman, Kenerson, , Thayer. NAYS: NONE. ABSTAIN. Ainslie, Mitrano. The MOTION was declared to be carried. AGENDA ITEM: OTHER BUSINESS. Chairperson Wilcox opened this segment of the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Chairperson Wilcox stated he has been out of Town since Thursday and came directly to the meeting. When he arrived there were materials awaiting the board. He and the board have not had a chance to review the items. Chairperson Wilcox stated he would like to adjourn for a few minutes to review the materials. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 21 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED The purpose of this evening is for the board to decide if they are going to require a survey based upon the possibility there maybe archeological or historical significance of this site. Chairperson Wilcox stated two weeks ago he tried to run the meeting informally and people wanted to speak two or three times. This is not a public hearing, but members of the public will be allowed to speak one time. The Planning Board will not be making any decisions during the recess. The Planning Board took a brief recess from 9:07 p.m. until 9:13 p.m. Chairperson Wilcox stated that at the April 6, 1999 Planning Board meeting, the board heard from the public and the applicant as to whether the site has archeological significance or not. Board Member Ainslie stated he understands the letter he received from the Barnes that the property was sold in 1970. The house was standing at that time. He wonders why the Ithaca Historical Society was not aware of this house at that time. Board Member Ainslie stated he does not think the entire brick house could be burried in the foundation. Some of the house must have been removed from site. Board Member Thayer stated the site has been undisturbed for 20 years and no one has made an issue about it until someone would like to do something with the site. Board Member Hoffmann stated usually one does not react until something is threatened. Board Member Thayer stated that if nothing had been done to the site and there is something of significance, it would remain there. Mr. Frantz stated the house was identified as a historically significant structure in the County's 1977 inventory of historic and architectural resources. It was a county wide study and listed in the study. It was known then that it was a historically significant structure. As far as the demolition, there was no site plan review process involved. It was a house on a lot. To demolish a house in the Town of Ithaca one only needs a permit. He has been told that the house was there one morning and gone in the evening. There was not a chance for this type of discussion or public input. Board Member Ainslie asked if Mr. Frantz thought the house was in the foundation. Mr. Frantz stated he does not know. He. does not believe it is relevant if it was pushed into the basement or not. One of the key things to archeology is finding things in context. Individual artifacts maybe found. He has heard a number of stories that the house was not simply bull dozed into the basement and that it was hauled off site and fill brought in. Board Member Thayer asked if the site has been filled since the 1970s when the parking lot was built. Mr. Frantz stated the lot was cut by a drainage swale. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 22 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Chairperson Wilcox asked if any members of the public wished to be heard. The issue is only the potential archeological or historical significance. The board will not be discussing any other matters related to Burger King. Joel,, Harlan, Town of Dryden, stated he just returned from a Cortland Common Council Meeting saying the same thing. There needs to be growth. Every time a business comes there are excuses to pick it apart. When Cornell University and Ithaca College want something, everyone jumps on the band wagon and approves it. Cornell University and Ithaca College are growing, the Town is not. Chairperson Wilcox asked Mr. Harlan if he had comments related to the historic or archeological significance of the site. Mr. Harlan stated if Burger King wants to come into the Town, people should not pick it apart. The Town of Ithaca and City of Ithaca always allow Cornell University and Ithaca College projects. Chairperson Wilcox asked Mr. Harlan if he had comments related to the historic or archeological significance of the site. This is not a public hearing about whether a Burger King should be allowed in the Town of Ithaca.. Mr. Harlan stated he would like to leave something for the board to read. (See Attachment #3) The citizens are tired of quick fix businesses. There is no self- respect, self- esteem, pride, and independence. Burger King is needed. Chairperson Wilcox stated there are other people patiently waiting to address the board on the issue at hand. Mr. Harlan stated this is historical. Robin Seeley, 332 Hurd Road, stated there are three boxes of Mitchell family correspondence in the Cornell Archives. The correspondence is between the daughters of John Mitchell. John Mitchell is the son of James Mitchell. Most of correspondence is between John Mitchell's children. This`is dated November .1, 1847, Ithaca NY. The letter is from Harriet to Ameila; "My much loved sister. We visited Lucinda last Wednesday evening and had quite a pleasant time. Quite a party do you not think so? There was Maria and Ema from Pew Town and Mrs. Middaugh from the Corners. They are to have a dancing school at Varna this winter and I think I shall attend." Another letter dated November 4, 1847, Ithaca NY. "My much loved sister Hattie. I have now for the first time since your departure seated myself for the purpose of addressing you. Little did I think when you baid us adieu and gave Emily and myself a warm sisterly kiss it was the last time that you and Emily would embrace each other. It is so. Our lovely and affectionate sister is no more. She departed this life between 8 and 9 o'clock last PLANNING, BOARD PAGE 23 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED -MAY 18, 1 999 -APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED Friday morning and left behind a sweet little daughter 10 weeks old last Monday. I have not been on Turkey Hill since my school closed and have not sent my bill. Pa will take me this week. Thomas is to teach the school at Hidwards Corners this winter. He gets $13 a month." This is making the point that these are not anonymous Cornell Archives. They were a first settling family of Ithaca and letters is the tragedy of a young mother dying in childbirth. Is the significant? +, It depends on the definition of historically significant, own definition, the State definition needs to be used. This site fits Historic Preservation Office in the NYS Agency has provided the have potential historic significance. Deople. Their records are in the they stayed. Contained in these site of this family farm historically Unless the Town of Ithaca has its the definition. The director of the Town with a letter stating it does Ms. Seeley stated she contacted Professor Bower and asked her what her opinion was. Professor Bower stated she did not have an opinion. People have been accused of doing a delaying tactic. Ms. Seeley stated she did not know anything about it until 3 days before the April 6th meeting. It was a beautiful piece of open space. Ms. Seeley stated she went to the Dewitt Historical Society and discovered the history of the site. Asking for a study of historical significance is no more a delaying tactic than asking for a traffic study. They are all impacts. Impacts on historic and cultural resources should be considered just as important as traffic and drainage. Ms. Seeley stated her understanding is that doing an archeological survey of this site would not delay the project. It is an effort to look at all the impacts of this project. Martha Robertson, 1655 Ellis Hollow Road, stated this is not a delaying tactic. It is common sense that while the site is open and available it is the moment to check it out. In the past two meetings there has been a tremendous amount of disagreement and no one really knows. That seems to be the reason to do the archeological survey. There is no consensus on what is there and if it is historically significant. This would be an irreversible move. Once it is covered there is not a chance to rethink the question. Why,excavate now? The staff at Historic Ithaca has lots of work to do. They are not looking for projects that are not threatened. They work hard to save projects that are under immediate threat. Is it worth it? Is the developer being asked to jump through hoops to satisfy whether this is historical or; not? This is not an idle question. The issue should not be treated so lightly. Whether it would cost $5,000 or $10,000, this is nothing compared to the cost of the project. Compared to the profits that Burger King will bring in is nothing. This is a unique moment, but now is the time to see if there is something of interest there. Ed Franquemont, 108 McIntyre Place, stated that they have known for quite a while that this was an important building and an important site. The Town was unable to save the building, but it is not surprising. There were not the same type of laws in place at that time and Historic Ithaca was not as powerful an organization. It is true that they have to go around and save projects at the last minute and address things when they become threatened. Mr. Franquemont stated he did not like PLANNING BOARD PAGE 24 APRIL 20, 1999 -APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED that. He would rather stay ahead of that. Until recently, there were two part time people working for Historic Ithaca for Tompkins County. This ^]s not a delaying tactic. He does not understand how this would delay the project. They are not ma king a statement or opinion about the value of the Burger King application. That is the job of the Planning Board. His job is to see what source of historic resources are threatened. If the survey was required at the last meeting, it would be complete by now. This is not going to stop anyone or delay the project. It will cost money. Mr. Franquemont stated he does not have new evidence. As Board Member Ainslie pointed out at the ,last meeting, how do you know until you dig. The documented history that has been presented so far does not answer any questions. The County Historian states the house is 1802. The Mitchell family is stating much later. Mr. Frantz's research implies that the dates on the deeds cannot be relied upon. History is not a fact to be discovered. It is a series of perspectives and understandings. It gives people a better sense of how they got here. The people who built this house in the early 19th century whether they were Mitchelis or nameless settlers, could not know where their, industry and energy would lead. They could not know that there would be a city by the lake or a major university around the hill. Looking back through the lens of history it can be seen. From learning about them, the Town can learn about who it is and how everything evolved. Archeology that is being proposed is a special kind of history. It is not like documented history. This is unintentional history. When a clerk records a deed or a news reporter writes a story, they are making a statement. When workers drop buttons or tools, they were not making a statement. I They were unintentionally recording the facts of their lives. Where they came from, where they bought goods, how goods got to Tompkins County and where the Town was connected to in 1802. Good archeologists can read these things and tell things that a historian did not record in 1810 or 1915. The hard part about archeology is that you have to destroy the evidence. Archeologists have a special charge because they destroy the evidence as they learn about it. The Town is looking at a moment when the evidence will be destroyed one way or another. It will be destroyed by Burger King or destroy it carefully. It will give the Town a sense of who it was in the early days.` Burger King could side step this. They could move 100 feet to the north and build on a site that does not have an archeological foundation. They could also go to another site. This site is liked- better. The price of that trade off for them is that they are going to be destroying a small piece of the Town's history. The Town should ask them to share the benefit that they will get from using the site. Mr. Franquemont stated he is asking the board to consider their heritage. The heritage of the Town. Ask the applicant to do a study to tell the Town about it. This will not delay the project and it will not add measurable cost. A quick decision will allow the archeological dig to be done by June 1. He was hoping that the representatives of Burger King would offer to do the archeological research. It would be good for their business and for their reputation in the Town. It would be good for Burger King to say that the Town matters. Take the same measures that are taken for drainage, traffic, and parking. Regard the Town's history as important. PLANNING''i BOARD PAGE 25 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MA Y 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED RuthMahr, 103 Judd Falls Road, stated she is a long time resident of the Town. She is not a historian, but is interested in history. She is interested in heritage and tradition. The question before the board is if there is a substantial public interest in this site. Does the board have enough information Ito make that determination? As a citizen of the Town, she would like the board to assure her that a site of historical significance is not going to be paved over and lost forever. Blyth''e Baldwin, 139 Pine Tree Road, stated she cares very much about this historic site. She was very unhappy when the house was demolished. The neighborhood was not able to learn anything about it. One day the wreckers were there, two days later the house was gone. There was not a chance to take any action. There is a chance now. It would have been much better to preserve the house. The foundation can be looked at to find artifacts. Chairperson Wilcox asked if the board had any comments or questions for Mr. Frantz, Board Member Ainslie stated at the last meeting, Mr. Frantz and Catherine Barnes suggested that the original house was further down Mitchell Street. He is surprised that Mr. Frantz would change his mind and say this is the house. Mr. Frantz stated he is not saying this is the house. The question was if this was the house of James Mitchell's original homestead in 1802. The research conducted in 1997 during the Town's Historic Research Survey, the research focused on the Mitchell Family Cemetery. The students did a deed search of that parcel which is still present. Their research found that James Mitchell purchased 160 acres, northeast corner of ML 95, from John Fischer in 1802. The deed evidence in the "History of Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins, and Schyler County' points to the fact that 609 Mitchell Street is the original James Mitchell Homestead. Based on deed transactions, the Burger King site was purchased in 1832 from Benjamin and Nancy Pew. Board Member Conneman stated that the dates were wrong in the deeds. Mr. Frantz responded yes. There are two deeds filed in 1915 two days apart. One has James Mitchell conveying the parcel where the house was located to his son John in 1832. A few pages before that; there is a deed dated 1837 when Benjamin Pew and Nancy Mitchell Pew deeded the house to James Mitchell. There is an inaccuracy. He learned from Ms. Catherine Barnes that James Mitchell probably died in 1836. It confirms in his mind that Benjamin and Nancy Pew sold the house to James Mitchell in 1832. Board Member Hoffmann stated in Mr. underneath''. He references the possibility of Mitchell. That is not true. It was not the only what else might be on the site. Frantz's answer to the question of is there anything remnants of the log cabin that was built by James thing behind the question. She is also interested in Mr. Frantz stated his understanding of the question was whether there were remnants of the 1820 cabin. There maybe other possible artifacts. Board Member Hoffmann stated in the foot notes, it references another federal style house in the Town. Is it just one? PLANNING BOARD PAGE 26 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Mr. Frantz responded that there are five in the Town of Ithaca. In 1977 the County Planning Department, missed the house at 179 Sheffield Road. Board Member Hoffmann stated she does not know what one means by unique. There are many morei,Greek revival homes than federal houses. In some ways this was a very unusual home. It is an. important site to look at. The right thing to do would be to do a survey. Mr. Frantz's comments also mention a meeting on the site. When was this meeting and who were the Town representative? Mr. Frantz stated it was Monday, April 12. Chairperson Wilcox, Mr. Kanter, Ms. Balestra, and myself were present. Chairperson Wilcox stated Mr. Rowe, the Real Estate Agent for Cornell, and TG Miller were present. Board Member Hoffmann asked if this was the first time Professor Bower looked at this property. Mr. Frantz responded no. Several years ago, a group of her students did a study of the parcel. It might have been the first time she was actually on the site. Board Member Hoffmann stated she got the impression that Professor Bower had been on the site. She hoped that the board would receive written information from Professor Bower stating her opinion. Is there any way the board could get her opinion? Mr. Frantz stated he spoke with Professor Bower that day. In her opinion, she is not ready to take a position on whether it is a historical site or not. At the same time, her belief is that it is not something °that would warrant the Planning Board to mandate an archeological dig. One of the reasons being the disturbed nature of the site. Board Member Hoffmann asked if Professor Bower knew that from the study completed by her students. Mr. Frantz answered that she knows that.from her being on the site and seeing the extent of disturbance caused by the construction of the swale through the foundation area. Professor Bower is not saying it is unimportant. As far as the Town of Ithaca mandating an archeological survey, she is doubtful Board Member Hoffmann stated she does not see how the board can make a decision based on various people's interpretations of what Professor Bower stated. If she has students studying the site and has looked at it, the board should be able to get a written opinion. Was there anything that came out of the study? Mr. Frantz stated Professor Bower and himself reviewed the study and there were a number of flaws to it. Professor Bower was not asked to present an opinion to the Planning Board. He had been consulting her as a colleague, not as a consultant to the Planning Board. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 27 APRIL 201 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Board Member Conneman stated the reason to do a dig is to learn how people lived. Would it be fair to say that a lot is known about how people lived in that period of time? If it is known what happened in a period of time, the research does not need to be repeated. Mr. Frantz stated there were a lot of federal style homes. He has not studied the architectural style. He does not know what type of documentation there is on the construction on these types of houses. There are a good number of federal style houses in the northeastern part of the United States. This comes down to the question of whether this house is unique enough to warrant the Planning Board telling the developer to do an archeological excavation. Board Member Hoffmann stated they are not talking about the northeastern United States. They are talking about the Town of Ithaca. This is important locally. Board Member Mitrano asked how the meeting was organized. Was the board given notice? Mr. Frantz stated it was a staff meeting to go to the site and discuss the issue. Board Member Thayer asked Chairperson Wilcox what his opinion is. Chairperson Wilcox stated much of the meeting was people concerned about local history trying to convince the applicant not to wait for the board to make a decision. He stated he was trying to come up with a solution without the Planning Board having to impose one. Chairperson Wilcox asked how historical significance is judged. It is like a SEQR Determination. State law does not give guidelines. It is left up to community standards. The Town of Ithaca could consider something to be environmentally significant and 100 miles away another town may not. Each of the board members need to make a decision based on what they know, have heard and feel. Board Member Hoffmann asked why the board needs to make a decision. Mr. Frantz's letter indicates that discussion are continuing. Mr. Frantz stated they have not heard anything positive on volunteer excavation. The discussions have.ended. It is before the board for decision. Board Member Hoffmann asked when the several meetings took place. Mr. Frantz stated there was one meeting and a number of phone calls. Board Member Conneman stated his understanding was that the board decided that a decision would be made at this meeting. Chairperson Wilcox stated the board passed a resolution stating that the board would get the answers to the six questions and make a decision. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 28 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Board Member Hoffmann asked if there was clear statement to the public saying this is the date of the board's decision. Board Member Thayer responded yes. Mr. Frantz stated he understood the decision was to be made at this meeting. Chairperson Wilcox read the resolution that the board passed stating when a decision was to be made from the April 6, 1999 Planning Board meeting. Board Member Mitrano asked given the controversial nature of this, would it have been appropriate to notify the board members of the site visit meeting. It would have be an advantage to the board if they were in attendance. She is persuaded by the spirit of those in favor of the dig, but not ultimately by the letter of evidence. The staff brought forth information answering the six questions. She is planning on not voting for an archeological dig although she is moved by the public comments. She is disappointed that Burger King did not volunteer a dig. Given the controversial nature of this, it would be in their best interests to do so. Board Member Ainslie stated that it is evident that the house was suddenly demolished. There could not be much left in the foundation. He felt that this house has been removed from the site. Board Member Ainslie stated that he would have to vote no on trying to dig up something that he does not think contains the house. If there were artifacts, they were lost when the house was demolished. Board Member Thayer stated he agrees with Board Member Ainslie and Board Member Mitrano. He also thinks Burger King should volunteer doing an archeological dig. Chairperson Wilcox stated one of the issues that was discussed on site was whether it is Burger King or Cornell University. Cornell University owns the lands. Board Member Kenerson stated he has not heard that the Town of Ithaca has set up in the Comprehensive Plan or any other plans archeological concerns. He has a tender spot for the board imposing expenses on people that are not in the realm of what the Town has shown an interest in. Board Member Kenerson stated the board cannot tell the applicant to have an archeological dig. Who is initiating it? Who is interested in it? Who is paying for it? Someone will have to pay for. it. The Planning Board is not in the position to demand this of applicants. Traffic is an entirely different subject. Board Member Mitrano stated it could be significant. MOTION by Fred Wilcox, seconded by Robert Kenerson. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Town of Ithaca. Planning Board. does not require the applicant to perform an archeological or historical survey of the site. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 29 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED AYES: Wilcox, Conneman, Kenerson, Ainslie, Mitrano, Thayer. NAYS: Hoffmann. The MOTION was declared to be carried. David Herrick, TG Miller, stated that during the course of construction of this site, there will be an opportunity to document the foundation of the house. They would make the opportunity available to those interested. Chairperson Wilcox stated the Second Farm City Day will be hosted by the Ainslie Farm. The board has received a letter from Peter Fortunato on the Sincebaugh property. This property has been put on the market. The City of Ithaca is trying to buy the parcel. They have been buying parcels along Six Mile Creek. There are people who would like the Town Board to .rezone it to a Conservation District which would reduce the potential density. The next Planning Board meeting will be long. The problem is that there needs to be a room available that is large enough and that the Town is able to record the meeting. Mr. Frantz stated Mr. Kanter may have a room reserved. It is being pursued. There was a handout for the board on the table on the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Cornell North Campus Residential Initiative. It was provided after the Planning Board mailout. Board Member Hoffmann stated it has very good comments. Chairperson Wilcox stated he does not have an objection to staff submitting the comments as prepared. With no other business, Chairperson Wilcox closed this segment of the meeting at 10:22 p.m. AGENDA ITEM: ADJOURNMENT: Upon MOTION, Chairperson Wilcox declared the April 20, 1999, Meeting of Town of Ithaca Planning Board duly adjourned at 10:23 p.m. Prepared by: Carrie L. Coates, Keyboard Specialist/Minutes Recorder Mary Bryant, Administrative Secretary for the Town of Ithaca PLANNING BOARD PAGE 30 APRIL 20, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - MAY 18, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Planning Board, TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca,New York 14850 I Tuesday,April 20, 1999 AGENDA 7:30 P.M. Persons to be heard. 7:35 P.M. SEQR Determination,Treado Subdivision,501 Elm Street. 7:40 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the subdivision of 3.97+/-acres from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.29-7-11.2,8.39+/-acres total and located at 501 Elm Street,for consolidation with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.29-7-11.1, Residence District R-15. Douglas Treado and Sandra Herndon,Owners/Applicants. 7:50 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the modification of the previously approved construction of a one-story,4,000+/-square foot addition to the Wilson Laboratory/Synchrotron Facility,located off NYS Route 366/Dryden Road. Said modification includes shifting the footprint of the proposed"G-Line"building 28 feet to the east,closer to Wilson Laboratory, reducing the underground link tunnel connecting G-Line to Wilson Lab,and realigning the link tunnel to bury it deeper into the existing uphill slope. The project is located on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.63- 1-8.2,Residence District R-30. Cornell University,Owner/Applicant;Jeremy Moore, Agent. 8:00 P.M. SEQR Determination,Westwood Hills Subdivision Modification,Woolf Lane. 8:05 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of approximately 0.32+/-acres(Parcel B)on the south side of Woolf Lane from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.23-1-11.112,for consolidation with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 23-1-11.135 (Parcel A),Residence District R-15. This is a modification of the Westwood Hills Residential Subdivision previously approved by the Planning Board on October 6, 1987,and subsequently modified on July 5, 1994. Timothy Ciaschi,Owner/Applicant. 8:15 P.M. SEQR Determination,First Assembly of God Church,Bostwick Road. 8:20 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Approval and a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed First Assembly of God Church,to consist of a+/- 15,000 square foot church structure,including sanctuary,offices and classrooms,and parking for up to 162 vehicles,to be located on the south side of Bostwick Road approximately 1,000 feet west of Five Mile Drive/NYS Rte. 13A,on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.31-4-6.2,Residence District R- 30. This is a scaled back version of a proposal for which the First Assembly of God Church received Preliminary Site Plan Approval in September 1994. First Assembly of God Church,Owner/Applicant; Tammi Aiken,T.G.Miller,P.C.,Engineers&Surveyors,Agent. 9. Approval of Minutes: March 23, 1999(in packet). 10. Other Business. 11. Adjournment. Jonathan Kanter,AICP Director of Planning 273-1747 NOTE:IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PLANNING BOARD IS UNABLE TO ATTEND,PLEASE NOTIFY MARY BRYANT AT 273-1747. ' (A quorum of four(4)members is necessary to conduct Planning Board business.) TOWN OF ITI-L CA PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS i 'Tuesday, P,pril 20 1999 By direction of the Chairperson of the Planning Board, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Public Hearings will be held by the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, N.Y. , at the following times and on the following matters: 7:40 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval. for the subdivision of 3 .97 +/- acres from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 29-7- 11.2, 8.39 +/- acres total and located at 501 Elm Street, for consolidation with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 29-7-11.1, Residence District R-15. Douglas Treado and Sandra Herndon, Owners/Applicants. 7:50 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the modification of the previously approved construction of a one-story, 4,000 +/- square foot addition to the Wilson Laboratory/Synchrotron Facility, located off NYS Route 366/Dryden Road. Said modification includes shifting the footprint of the proposed "G-Line" building 28 feet to the east, closer to Wilson Laboratory, reducing the underground link tunnel connecting G-Line to Wilson Lab, and realigning the link tunnel to bury it deeper into the existing uphill slope. The project is located on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 63-1-8.2, Residence District R-30. Cornell University, Owner/Applicant; Jeremy Moore, Agent. 8:05 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of approximately 0.32 +/- acres (Parcel B) on the south side of Woolf Lane from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 23-1-11.112, for consolidation with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 23-1-11.135 (Parcel A) , Residence District R-15. This is a modification of the Westwood Hills Residential Subdivision previously approved by the Planning Board on October 6, 1987, and subsequently modified on July 5, 1994. Timothy Ciaschi, Owner/Applicant. 8:20 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Approval and a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed First Assembly of God Church, to consist of a +/- 15,000 square foot church structure, including sanctuary, offices and classrooms, and parking for up to 162 vehicles, to be located on the south side of Bostwick Road approximately 1,000 feet west of Five Mile Drive/NYS Rte. 13A, on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 31-4-6.2, Residence District R-30. This is a scaled back version of a proposal for which the First Assembly of God Church received Preliminary Site Plan Approval in September 1994. First Assembly of God Church, Owner/Applicant; Tammi Aiken, T.G. Miller, P.C. , Engineers & Surveyors, Agent. Said Planning Board will at said times and said place hear all persons in support of such matters or objections thereto. Persons may appear by agent or in person. T,.,a;­4-',,a's wvisual g al mpa;,mcrrc hearing impairmPntS or other special needs, will be � provided with assistance as necessary, upon request. Persons desiring assistance must make such a request not less than 48 hours prior to the time of the public hearings. Jonathan Kanter, AICP Director of Planning 273-1747 Dated: Monday, April 12, 1999 Publish: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 � r � TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD ATTENDANCE SHEET DATE: APRIL 20, 1999 PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME PLEASE PRINT ADDRESS AFFILIATION (Please PRINT to ensure accuracy in official minutes.) f CC F!''ll c ;2 vJ S�a"�e r W � l�lie c r� art, cz JIQ4 a-CA 2LIZid kL t -X '7 f�8 aN 33 '2- 4w)ck cL IMO-CCL IL [ 3 L 5`,a jS A ` . M � y TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD L f� ATTENDANCE SHEET DATE: APRIL 20, 1999 PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME PLEASE PRINTADDRESS[AFFILIATION (Please PRINT to ensure accuracy in official minutes.) 3 The Ithaca Journal Wednesday, April 14, 1999 First Assembly of God Church, to consist of a t.,i 15,000 square foot church structure, includinct sonctu- l ary, offices and c assrooms and parkingg for up to 161 vehicles to 6e lacated on the south side of Bostwick Road ! approximately 1,000 'feet TOWN OF ITHACA west of Five Mile Drive/NY$, PLANNING BOARD Rte. 1 3A, on Town of I NOTICE OF Tax Parcel No. 31- PUBLIC HEARINGS Residence District R-30. Tuesday, April 20, 1999 is a scaled back version of a B y d i e c t t o n of the proposal for which the First Chairperson of the Planning Assembly of God Church re- Board, NOTICE IS HEREBY ceived Preliminary Site Plan GIVEN 'hat Public Hearings Approval in September will be held byy the Planning 19994. First Assembiy of God Board of the Tawn of Ithaca Church, Owner/Applicant; on Tuesday, April, 20, 1999, Tommi Aiken, T.G Miller, at 126 East Seneca Street, P.C., Engineers & Surveyors, Ithaca, N.Y., at the following Agent times and on the following Said Planning Boord will' at matters: said times and said place 7:40 P.M. Consideration of hear all persons in support of Preliminary and Final Sub- such matters or objections division Approval for the sub- thereto. Persons may appear division of 3.97±:acres from by agent or i. parson. Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel Individuals with visual impair- No.29-7.11.2,8.39.t ocres meats, heoring impairments total and located at 501 Elm or other special needs, will Street, for consolidated with be provided with assistance Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel as necessary, upon request. No. 29-7-11 1, Residence Persons desiring assistance District R-15. Douglas Treace, must make such a request not and Sandra Herndon, less than 48 hourspriortothe Owners/Applicants time of the public heonngqs. 7:50 PM. Consideration of Jonathon Kanter, ACP Preliminary and Final Site Director of Planning Plan Approval for the modi- 273-1747 Rcation of the previously op- April 14, 1999 proved construction of a one- 51 ne-storyy4,000 i square foot ad on to the Wilson Laboratory/Synchrotron Facility, located off NY$ Route 366/Dryden Road. Said modification includes shilling the footprint of the proposed "G-Line" building 28 feet to the east, closer to Wilson Laboratory, reducing the underground link tunnel connecting G-line to Wilson Lab, and realigning the link tunnel to bury it deeper into the existing uphAl slope. The Poject is located on Town of thoca Tax Parcel Na. 63-1-8.2, Residence District R-30. Cornell University, Owner/Applicant; Jeremy Moore, Agent. 8:05 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary end final Sub- division Appravof for the pro- ,�osed subdivision of $pproximately 01.32 ! acres Parcel Bi on the south side •l'bf Woolf Lane from Town of "Ithaca Tax Parcel No 1.2'3-1-11 112, For consolida- lion with Town of Ithoca Tax Parcel No 23-1-1 1.135 Par- cel A), Residence District R-15. This is a modification of the Westwood Hills Resi- dential' Subdivision ppre- viously approved by the P¢on- ning Board on October 6, 1987, and subsequently modified on July 5, f 994. Timothy Ciaschi, Owner/ Appficanr. 8.20 P.M. Considerotion of Preliminary Site Pion Ap- proval and a' recommenda- tion to the Zoning Beard of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed TOWN OF ITHACA AFFADAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I, Sandy Polce being duly sworn, depose and say that I am a Secretary for the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York; that the following Notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town of Ithaca and that said Notice has been duly published in the local newspaper, The Ithaca Journal. Notice of Public Hearings to be held by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board in Town of Ithaca, Town Hall 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca New York on Tuesday, Aril 20 1999 commencing at 7:30 P.M. as per attached. Location of Sign Board used for Posting: Bulletin Board, Front& Entrance of Town Hall. Date of Posting : April 12, 1999 Date of Publication: April 14, 1999 Sandy Poice, Secretary Town of Ithaca. 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