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Home My WebLink AboutPB Minutes 1999-10-19b�f.uJ_ 00 _ /1 h n __ j e TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD OCTOBER 19, 1999 The Town of Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday, October 19, 1999, in Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York, at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Eva Hoffmann, Vice Chairperson; George Conneman, Board Member; James Ainslie, Board Member; Tracy Mitrano, Board Member (7:45 p.m.); Larry Thayer, Board Member; Jonathan Kanter, Director of Planning; John Barney, Attorney for the Town; Daniel Walker, Director of Engineering (9:00 p.m.); George Frantz, Assistant Town Planner, EXCUSED: Fred Wilcox, Chairperson; Mike Smith, Planner. ALSO PRESENT: Stephen C. Landesman, Ithaca Journal; Joel Harlan, Town of Dryden; Bill Olney, Landlord Association of Tompkins County; Pam Williams, Demjanec & Associates; Elizabeth Thonney, Ithaca High School; Bruce Church, Forest Home; Neil Geller, 21 Beachnut Terrace; Shannon Gallagher, Cornell University Rugby; Rachel Donn, Cornell University Rugby; Lindsay Lyman - Clarke, Cornell University Rugby; Peter Eliason, Cornell University Campus Life; Darrell Wilson, Cornell University Recreational Services; Patrick Choe, Cornell University Rugby; John Cochron, Cornell University Rugby; Elizabeth and Patti Classen, 704 Five Mile Drive; Karen Westmont, 206 Forest Home; Barbara Ebert, 206 Lake Avenue; Roger Garrison, 233 Forest Home; Bruce & Doug Brittain, 135 Warren Road; Isabel Peard, 214 Forest Home Drive; Elizabeth Cornell, 200 Forest Home Drive; Elizabeth Harness, WHCU; Nancy'Brcak, 228 Forest Home Drive; Pete.. McClelland, 114 .The Parkway; .David Mazzarella, 105 Halcyon Hill ;' Ruth Mahr, 103 Judd Falls; Stan:" . Seltzer, 228 Forest Home; Elizabeth Sanders & Richard Bensel, Forest Home; Georgette Bayer, 216 Forest Home; Faust Rossi, 219 Forest Home; C. Rossi, 210 Forest Home; Charles Trautmann, 304 Forest Home; Dexter Kozen, 209 Cayuga Heights Road; Jared Saperstein, 118 Cook Street; Adam Holler, 210 Lake Street; Frank & Margery Shipe, 236 Forest Home Drive; Cynthia & David Bouldin, 208 Forest Home; Gerald Thomas, 49 East Lake; Susan Murphy, 49 East Lake; Joanne Orrange, Cornell University Recreational Services; Alphonse Pieper, Historic Ithaca; John Marcham, 414 E. Buffalo; Michael Raniere, 105 Bool Street; DP Loucks, 116 Crest Lane; K. Prybylsi, 118 Cooks Street; MB Norton, 820 Triphammer Road; Thomas Clougherty, 34 Hunt Hill Road; John Ford, 102 Eastwood Ave; Bill Lesser, Town Board; David Klein, Town Board; John Kiefer, 260 Irish Settlement Road; Kathryn Wolf, Trowbridge & Wolf; Bill Wendt, Director of Transportation; Andrea Ducher, Director of Recreational Services; Shirley Egan, Cornell University :Council; John Kiefer, Cornell University; Mary Tomlan, City of Ithaca. Vice Chairperson'Hoffmann declared the meeting duly opened at 7:36 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 October 8, 1999, and October 13, 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 upon the applicants and /or agents, as appropriate, on October 139 1999. (Affidavit of Posting and Publication is hereto attached as Exhibit #1.) { 4 PLANNING BOARD PAGE 2 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 -APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED Vice Chairperson Hoffmann read the Fire Exit Regulations to those assembled, as required by the New York State Department of State, Office of Fire Prevention and Control. AGENDA ITEM: PERSONS TO BE HEARD. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann opened this segment of the meeting at 7:37 p.m., and asked if any member of the public wished to be heard. With no persons present to be heard, Vice Chairperson Hoffmann closed this segment of the meeting at 7:38 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modification of the previously approved plan for the Montessori Middle School, located at 122 East King Road on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 43- 1 -3.6, Residence District R- 15. Proposed site plan revisions include the relocation of a sign, changes to two walkways, relocation of the driveway turnaround, and use of alternative plant species in the landscaping plan. Montessori School, Owner /Applicants Peter Demjanec, Demjanec & Associates, Architects, Agent. Pam Williams, Demjanec & Associates, stated that the sign is being moved from one side of the driveway to the other. The change has been noted on the site plan. Landscaping is being added to the walkway. The driveway turnaround is relocated to preserve trees. Vice• Chairperson Hoffmann stated that the plan and printed materials provided show that, Blue Pfitzer Junipers are being replaced with Berberous. What is Berberous? Mr. Kanter stated that it is a type of barberry. It is a partial evergreen. It retains some leaves during the winter. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann stated that it looks as if the changes have already been made. Ms. Williams stated that the Superintendent of Schools directed the change in the location of the sign. Mr. Kanter stated that these are post construction changes that they did not anticipate. The changes will not cause any problems. Board Member Ainslie asked if the change in plantings with result in a height difference. Mr. Kanter stated that the plantings are similar. The Blue Pfitzer Junipers are low, creeping shrubs. The change was a recommendation of the landscaper. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann asked if the change in the driveway turnaround creates an unsafe situation. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 3 OCTOBER 191 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 - APPROVED -- APPROVED - APPROVED Mr. Kanter stated that it would work well. There is a lot of room between the walkway to the front door and the parked cars. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m., and asked if any persons wished to be heard. With no persons present to be heard, Vice Chairperson Hoffmann closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. MOTION made by George Conneman, seconded by James Ainslie. WHEREAS. 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the revised site plan for Montessori Middle School, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 434-3.6, located at 122 East King Road, Residence District R -15. Elizabeth Anne Clune Montessori School, Owner /Applicant; Demjanec & Associates, Architects, Agent, and 2. This is a Type II Action, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, State Environmental Quality Review Act, requiring no further environmental review, and 36 The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing held on October, 19, 1999, has reviewed and accepted as adequate, plans entitled, "Montessori Middle School," prepared by Demjanec & Associates, Architects, dated September 21, 1999,,,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 Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed changes to the site plan for the Montessori Middle School, located at 122 East King Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 43- 1 -3.6, as shown on plans entitled, "Montessori Middle School," prepared by Demjanec & Associates, Architects, dated September 21, 1999. AYES: Hoffmann, Conneman, Ainslie, Thayer. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mitrano, The MOTION was declared to be carried. AGENDA ITEM: SEOR Determination, Old Hundred Site Plan Modification, 704 Five Mile Drive. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 4 OCTOBER 19,1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 - APPROVED -- APPROVED - APPROVED Vice Chairperson Hoffmann opened this segment of the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Richard Classen, Landmark Development, stated that they are requesting an amendment to a previously approved site plan. They had eleven cars parked in a row previously and it did not look well. They have changed it to seven and four. Four spaces have been relocated to the front of the garage. There were a of plants that were causing snow to drift into the driveway. They prevented snow removal so the plants were removed. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann asked if he knew of anything that would be of environmental significance. Mr. Classen stated that they are going to blacktop the front portion of the driveway that contains parking for seven. The other four parking spaces would be gravel. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann closed this segment of the meeting at 7:49 p.m. NOTION made by James Ainslie, seconded by Larry Thayer. WHEREAS: 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modification of the previously approved plan for Old Hundred, located at�704 Five .Mile Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 314-2, Residence District R -30. Proposed modifications include relocation of four parking spaces, placing asphalt over the existing gravel drive, and changing the location of a row of shrubs. Denmark Development, Inc., Owner /Applicant; Patricia and Elizabeth Classen, Agents, 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 Site Plan Approval, and 3. The Planning Board, on October 19, 1999, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and a Part 11 prepared by Town Planning staff, plans entitled, "Old Hundred," prepared by Downing Barradas Magre Architects, dated September 22, 1999, and other application materials, and 4. The Town Planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposed Site Plan 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 I PLANNING BOARD PAGE 5 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 -APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED for the above referenced action as proposed, and, therefore, neither a Full Environmental Assessment Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required. AYES: Hoffmann, Conneman, Ainslie, Mitrano, Thayer. NAYS: None, ABSENT None. The MOTION was declared to be carried. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modification of the previously approved plan for Old Hundred, located at 704 Five Mile Drive on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 31 -42, Residence District R -30. Proposed modifications include relocation of four parking spaces, placing asphalt over the existing gravel drive, and changing the location of a row of shrubs. Denmark Development, Inc., Owner /Applicant; Patricia and Elizabeth Classen, Agents. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m., and asked if any members of the public wished to be heard. With .no persons present to be heard, Vice Chairperson Hoffmann closed the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. Mr. Kanter asked what type of shrub would be used as a landscape buffer along the highway. Patti Classen, 704 Five Mile Drive, stated that they are Canadian Hemlocks. They help with the deer problem. Attorney Barney asked how many people would be accommodated. The plan shows six bedrooms. Ms. Classen responded five people. One of the rooms downstairs has been turned into the library. They would like six separate bedrooms. It is not a change from the earlier plan. Mr. Kanter stated that there could be six separate residents. The elevations have been revised to show what the Planning Board required as conditions during the last approval. Attorney Barney stated the materials he received regarding the legal aspects related to four people. Is there a problem with going from four to six? Ms. Classen stated that all of their homes are for under ten people. They can provide the documentation to Attorney Barney. Attorney Barney stated that the rooms are leased and provide the services under a separate contract. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 6 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED -APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 -APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED Board Member Ainslie stated that the Classens have done an excellent job with converting and maintaining the house. MOTION made by Larry Thayer, seconded by Tracy Mitrano. WHEREAS: �. This action is consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modifications of the previously approved plan for Old Hundred, located at 704 Five Mile Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No, 314-2, Residence District R -30. Proposed modifications include relocation of four parking spaces, placing asphalt over the existing gravel drive, and changing the location of a row of shrubs. Denmark Development, Inc., Owner /Applicant; Patricia and Elizabeth Classen, Agents, 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 Site Plan Approval, has, on October 19, 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 // prepared by Town Planning staff, and 3. The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing held on October 19, 1999, has reviewed and accepted as adequate, plans entitled, "Old Hundred," prepared by Downing Barradas Magre Architects, dated September 22, 1999, 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 Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modifications of the previously approved plan for Old Hundred, located at 704 Five Mile Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 31 -4 -2, as shown on plans entitled "Old Hundred," prepared by Downing Barradas Magre Architects, dated September 22, 1999 subject to the following condition: a. Submission of one (1) original or mylar copy and two paper copies of the final site plan to be retained by the Town of Ithaca, AYES: Hoffmann, Conneman, Ainslie, Mitrano, Thayer. NAYS: None. ABSENT.- None. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 7 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 - APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED The MOTION was declared to be carried. AGENDA ITEM: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 159 19990 MOTION by James Ainslie, seconded by George Conneman. RESOLVED, that the Planning Board does hereby approve and adopt the June 15, 1999 as the official minutes of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board for the said meeting as presented. THERE being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote. AYES: Hoffmann, Conneman, Ainslie, Thayer. NAYS: NONE ABSTENTION: Mitrano. The MOTION was declared to be carried. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Approval, a Recommendation to the Town Board regarding the proposed rezoning from MR Multiple Residence to a new Recreational District for Cornell University's proposed North Campus Residential Initiative, and adoption of a Statement of Findings pursuant to the-. New York State Environmental Quality Review Act regarding the North Campus project, 'located ono the west side of the Pleasant Grove Road and south side of Jessup Road on all or parts of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No's. 67 =1 101.1, 68 -1 -11.1, 68 -1 -11.2, and 68 =1 -12.2, comprising approximately 14.1 acres of land. The overall project in both the City and the Town of Ithaca is proposed to consist of new dormitories to house up to 560 new students, a new "community commons" dining hall/student activities center, a new road connecting the existing South Balch Drive to Pleasant Grove Road, a new 142 space parking lot, three new soccer fields, tennis courts and basketball courts, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; Kathryn Wolf, Trowbridge and Wolf, Landscape Architects, Agent. Kathy Wolf, Trowbridge and Wolf, introduced Cornell University staff. She stated that Susan Murphy would like to describe why the project is under consideration. Susan Murphy, Vice President of Student Services, stated that the topic of resident life at Cornell University is one of the most studied of all aspects of undergraduate life. Many reports over the last several decades have looked at Cornell University's residential program and how it might be improved and redirected to accomplish fundamental principles. The Board of Trustees stated that the University seeks to provide a broad range of activities for undergraduate students. The residential experience is the most fundamental introduction to the University. It is a large part of the non - classroom experience. They were charged with providing residential communities that would contribute to an intellectually engaged and socially responsible campus environment. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 8 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED -JANUARY 4, 2000-APPROVED -- APPROVED -APPROVED The first goal was to guarantee housing for freshmen, sophomores and transfers who wished to live on campus. Cornell University was unable to do this. Cornell University houses the smallest percentage of its undergraduate students compared to sister institutions. They wanted to continue to provide choice for students. They will continue to provide the choice by allowing students to choose to live on campus or not, even as freshmen. They also will have choices among single, gender, or co- educational program housing. The choice in the freshmen year is recognized. A committee was appointed to examine what concrete suggestions needed to be put in place to bring these principles together. The committee deliberated for a year. The conclusion was that separate personalities have evolved over the generation of the North Campus and West Campus. They presented a report to President Rawlings that addressed these concerns. It had a set of recommendations to meet them. In1997 the President accepted the report. In October 1997 the founding principles for the residential initiative were set forth. It called on the University to guarantee housing for freshmen, sophomores, and transfers. It would require the addition of 200 to 300 beds and to locate them on the North Campus. It would allow all the freshmen to be brought together in a single part of campus. By locating all the freshmen on the North Campus, they could take full advantage of the diversity that is brought to the campus. It would provide an opportunity to focus on faculty engagement resources within the area and to address the eating and recreational needs of students. First year students try to develop a neighborhood where they can meet their intellectual and social development. They have looked at a comprehensive program that adds additional beds and a coherent first year experience. The President challenged to have this ready by fall 2001. This program. is at the heart of President Rawling's commitment to making Cornell University the best Research University for an undergraduate student. It is looking at the first year experience as the key to the building block. It tries to integrate the living and learning experience in a fundamental way. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann stated that she intends to let everyone speak. It may mean that they will not get further than the public hearing or even finish the public hearing. The board will take the time to hear everyone. If needed, the board will hold another meeting. Ms. Wolf stated that the plan before the board represents a compromised plan that was arrived at after a year of review. There was substantial input from residents that were very involved in the process. This plan is very different from the original plan presented. They received Preliminary Site Plan Approval from the City of Ithaca. Three buildings are proposed. The first is a residence hall to complete a quadrangle that was historically intended with Balch and Dickson Halls. The second residence hall is aligned with the high -rises and low -rises to the north. The third building is the Community Commons. The Community Commons will be programmed similar to the Robert Purcell Community Center. It is seen as another community center for the North Campus. The primary function at the Community Commons will be dining, mail room and a physical fitness center. The third floor is a large flexible space that will be programmed for the use of the residents of the North Campus. On occasion special events will occur. There are currently three recreational fields on the site. They are being relocated to make way for the residence halls. The recreational fields are being relocated to the east of the site. It creates a PLANNING BOARD PAGE 9 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED conflict with the existing Moore House. The proposal is to relocate the Moore House off -site. This will allow for the development of a full program as proposed. The roadway system has changed since the original proposal. The original proposal included two streets that would dead -end near the center of the site for cars. Buses and emergency vehicles would have been allowed to travel through. The new proposal is to allow unimpeded two -way access through the site. The road as proposed provides a connection from Pleasant Grove Road continuously through to Thurston Avenue. This allows people that will be using the new Community Commons or the new parking area to access along South Balch Drive. The traffic analysis for the original proposal indicated that there would be a slight increase in traffic on surrounding neighborhoods. This was because people entering the new lot could not pass through to Thurston Avenue. This plan mitigates that impact. The projection for this plan indicates that this route relieves some of the traffic through Forest Home. This route will have a slight traffic reduction on surrounding streets. The University had originally hoped to traffic calm this area. There was a lot of objection to that by the neighborhood and the residents. The University has since revised the design of the road. It now included minimal traffic calming. This route is less traffic calmed than any of the alternatives. There are less stop signs. The width of the road exceeds the other roads in the area. The proposed roadway mitigates and reduces traffic levels below the existing traffic levels. As a separate independent project, the University has agreed to pursue exploring the development of a formal entrance to the campus from the north. Bill Wendt, Director of Transportation, stated that the concept of a north entrance to the campus has been around for many years. It is clear to the University° and surrounding municipalities agree that Pleasant Grove Road and Forest Home Drive provide easy access to the east side of the campus. The north entrance was identified in the NESTS study as something that would be desirable for the community. There are three municipalities involved in this area, Village of Cayuga Heights, Town of Ithaca and City of Ithaca. Pleasant Grove Road is a County road. The University has a series of streets in the area of the campus. There is land north of A -Lot that could serve as a way to divert traffic into the campus rather than use Pleasant Grove Road as a gateway. There is a conceptual image of making Pleasant Grove Road into an entrance. This would hopefully decrease traffic through surrounding neighborhoods. This is being pursued with the Ithaca - Tompkins County Transportation Commission. They have asked that meetings be set -ups for planning sessions. There is an emerging consensus that this is a good idea. This is an appropriate time for this to occur. The impact of the north campus project will have some effect on whether another road is needed or not. A second road north of A -Lot may also be a good concept that would take care of some of the safety concerns that have been expressed. It may provide a better means and mode of moving people through campus. Ms. Wolf stated that there has been a question about off -peak traffic. The traffic engineers feel that the new road that connects Pleasant Grove Road with Thurston Avenue provides a new alternative route. See Attachment #0. Currently someone cannot get through the site. This provides an alternative and traffic will decrease. This is true at all times of the day. The new alternative road is to reduce traffic on the surrounding streets at all times of the day. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 10 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 -APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED Ms. Wolf stated that the Moore House is being proposed to be relocated off site. The University has an agreement with Historic Ithaca, Historic Ithaca will take possession of the house. It will place restrictive covenants on the house. The house will then be sold for use as a private residence. This will restrict modifications to the house. It will ensure the house is preserved. The University has offered up to $40,000 for relocating the house. The University had initially offered three sites for relocation of the house. It is narrowing to a preferred site located north of Jessup Road on Pleasant Grove Road. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has reviewed this proposal. They have received a letter indicating that the relocation as proposed is acceptable and mitigates the impacts. They are working with Carl Stearns on relocation plans for the house. Mr. Stearns is highly regarded as a preservation architect and by SHPO. One of their stipulations was that Mr. Stearns be involved in preparing the plans for the relocation of the Moore House. The site on Pleasant Grove Road is preferred because it allows the best opportunity to recreate the setting. It is true that the site is lower than Pleasant Grove Road. One of the important elements in the relocation will be to establish the house at an elevation in relation to the road similar to what currently exists. The elevation at Pleasant Grove Road is approximately one foot higher than the grade at the base of the house. They can maintain the same grade relationship between the house and Pleasant Grove Road in the proposed condition. Fill will be brought in to raise the house to an elevation similar to the height of Pleasant Grove Road. The intention would also be to provide landscaping that would be similar to the existing landscaping. This would continue to be reviewed by SHPO. t Andrea Ducher, Director of Recreational Services, stated that the three recreational fields are currently directly in front of Helen Newman Hall. They are the prime recreation fields on campus. They are used for formal and informal recreation. The fields are packed at all times. In the fall there are 8 =10 sport clubs. There can be three different groups practicing on the fields at different times. There is also the intramural sports program using these fields. Six teams are scheduled at a time. The sports season runs six weeks. Intramural scheduling has instant scheduling. There needs to be three fields next to each other in order to schedule. It is critical to have fields on campus next to the resident halls. This is where the bathrooms, locker rooms, and equipment checkouts are located. Students primarily walk to these fields. The majority of students do not have cars. As an educational institution, fields need to be provided for students. In the summertime Cornell University runs extensive sports camps for children 7 to 12 years of age. This allows them to be close to the bathrooms and out of the way of traffic. The third field is the competition field for the sport clubs. They are running formal and informal recreation. The fields need to be regulation dimensions. There was a proposal to have the field go east/west. Fields should never be placed east/west because of sunset conditions. One team would always be playing with the sun in their eyes. In softball, the third baseman and shortstop would always have the sun in their eyes. It would also be 30 feet shorter. Thirty feet is the length of a football field end zone. Cornell University students come to Cornell having gone through age group sports. They expect to have quality recreational facilities. There is an active student population. It is essential to their educational experience. They are not asking for anything more than they currently have. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 11 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 - APPROVED -- APPROVED - APPROVED Shirley Egan, Cornell University Counsel, stated that this is a matter of balancing Cornell University's interest in having an educational use and a public interest' in historic preservation. Within the last few years, the State's highest court was faced with a similar case, Union versus Schenectady. This was the first time that it dealt with implications for balancing educational interest with historic preservation interest. This provided a lot of guidance.: The City of Schenectady had zoned a historic district for single family residential use only. This district abutted Union College's campus. The college challenged this as being unconstitutional. The Trial Court, Appellate Division and the Court of Appeals found it unconstitutional. The reason was that it did not give the applicant a chance to present a proposal for the board's review. The courts said that the applicants educational use against the public interest in historic preservation needed to be balanced. It gave conditions to mitigate negative impacts on historic character. Cornell University feels that it has offered substantial and reasonable mitigations. Cornell University has worked with the municipalities and SHPO to come up with a compromise. There is a balance in this plan. John Kiefer, Cornell University Facilities, stated that he supports Cornell University's request to move the Moore House to a more suitable long -term environment. 'This is a practical compromise plan. It will return the Moore House to a setting similar to its 19th century site. This will allow students to safely use three fields close to where they live and adjacent to Helen Newman Hall, the center for intramural sports. This approach is supported because recreation is an essential component in a healthy living learning environment for students. Historic Ithaca has agreed to work with Cornell University in relocating and preserving the Moore House, The State Historic Preservation Office also supports the plan. Cornell urges the board to approve the plan. See Attachments #14. Board Member Hoffmann opened the public hearing at 8:47 p.m., and asked if any members of the public wished to be heard. Adam Holler, 210 Lake Street, stated that he has been involved with intramural sports for four years. He enjoys the fun he has playing and working intramural sports. It gives him a chance to forget about Cornell University and relax. Most of the participants played sports in high school. It gives them a chance to remember the fun they had with their high school classmates. Mr. Holler stated that he is able to meet a diverse group of students. This is one of the few places that they are able to group together different aspects of the community. Most of the fraternity and sorority houses on campus are involved. This allows students to meet professors in different aspects. There is a lot of diversity in the intramural teams. Locating the three fields adjacent with one another allows one group of supervisors to work the fields. If they were to move to a different location, it would take up more of their resources. They would not be able to provide the same type of safety and responsibility to the participants. This includes the ability of providing telephones. He would like to present 374 signatures to the board from participants that feel that these fields are essential. See Attachment #4. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 12 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 -APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED Shannon Gallagher, 127 Linden Avenue, stated that she is the president of the Cornell VVomen's Rugby Football Club. Tuesday night is the only night that she is not using the fields. She has been playing rugby since her freshmen year. It has given her leadership positions. It gives them an outlet for strong, confident, athletic women. Cornell Rugby gives school pride. They were State Champions in 1996, 1997, and 1998. Two of the last three years they have been ranked nationally in the top 16. The third field at Helen Newman is of critical importance. These fields are being used at all times. They have practiced in an area of the field the size of the boardroom. The third field is needed for their games. The size is crucial. It cannot be laid out east/west because it would be too short. In Rugby, regulation includes the size of the field and five meters outside the field. The location at Helen Newman is vital. It keeps it on the bus route. Many students do not have cars. There are only three girls on the team that have cars. They need to rent vehicles to get to away games. Parking is needed for the visiting team. Helen Newman is where there is first aid, telephones, locker rooms and where they store equipment. The other option is playing on the field in Lansing. This would involve a 30- minute drive off campus. It is difficult to coordinate and creates a risk because they are off campus. She would like to present 451 signatures in support of moving the Moore House. See Attachment #5. Lindsay Lyman - Clarke, 204 Dryden Road, stated that it is important for teams to have the third field. They need to have games. The length of field is essential because they cannot have soccer games on short fields. It is important to have the bathrooms, equipment and help nearby. They do not have cars to go somewhere else. Other fields do not have the space for them to practice. •.She stated that she would like to present 58 more signatures. See Attachment #6. Mary Beth Norton, 820 Triphammer Road, stated that a number of her colleagues in the Department and Field of History at Cornell University have written a letter to the board about the Moore House. See Attachment #7. She stated that she also has a home in Martha's Vineyard. Martha's Vineyard has many historic homes. There is not one 17 th century home that exists on Martha's Vineyard that has not been moved. Mostly they were moved in the 18th century. Moving historic houses has been a part of the way that people in this country have dealt with this type of issue. Pete Loucks, Forest Home Improvement Association, stated that Forest Home has given a lot of opposition to the plans. They are not against the development of Cornell University. They hope it can be done in a way that relieves traffic. It is hoped that this community development effort can help decrease some of the traffic instead of increasing traffic. The board will have to make a trade- off among different issues. There is a possibility of a win -win situation. See Attachment #8. Neil Geller, 21 Beechnut, stated that this is a win -win situation. A building is being preserved in a way that it would not be preserved in its current site. Dexter Kozen, Cornell University Faculty Advisor /Professor, stated that the fields are in full use all the time. It would be devastating to go from three fields to two fields. These are the only fields on campus for this type of activity. The fact that they are in full use all the time means that they are over used. They are in poor shape. When the teams travel to sister institutions it is embarrassing to see PLANNING BOARD PAGE 13 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED what they have compared to Cornell University. The men and women's rugby teams are ranked in the top 16 teams in the nation. They expect to continue that tradition. Given that this is the only place that they have to play it is crucial that they have the third field. It would be nice to leave the Moore House, but in this case they have a well thought out compromise where everyone benefits. John Cochron, Cornell University Men's Rugby, stated that this is his first year of rugby. It has improved a great part of his educational experience. They do not have a lot of access to the current fields. Not being able to have access to fields would hurt their chances for repeating as New York State Champions. See Attachment #9. Joel Harlan, Town of Dryden, stated that he is for this project. He is also for growth in the Town and City. Money talks and the citizens do the walking. Cornell University and Ithaca College have the money and they do the expanding. When it comes to growth in the community, everyone tries to stop the growth. It is not fair for this to go on and nothing for the local community. The Town has a moratorium on drive - through and gas stations. If this is being allowed, then something like this needs to be allowed for the community. The colleges are gaining growth, but the surrounding municipalities are fighting growth. The local people are failing behind. John Marcham, 414 E. Buffalo, stated that the main issue is moving the Moore House. On East Hill they created a three -house district on Fountain Place. It does, cost a lot of money to have a historic house. A lot of freedom is given up. It is hard to find people -to buy a historic home. There are a lot of restrictions on these homes. He would not want to buy a. house in the middle of a recreation area involving healthy college age students. There needs to be some reason in the administering of the laws. Someone is willing to pay to move the house. Darrell Wilson, Cornell University Recreational Services, stated that he is in favor of moving the Moore House to allow for field space. More and more recreational opportunities are important in recruiting non - varsity athletes. Students that better integrate their academic and social lives are more likely to remain at an institution. Campus recreation program serves as a vital link for students to bridge their academic and social experience. Well- defined recreation programs provide a competitive edge in recruitment of students. It provides frequent and personal interaction with other students and faculty staff. Many institutions have found that achieving the goal of stable student enrollment is aided by the existence of centralized recreational facilities that have a high level of appeal to students. Studies show that there is a positive correlation between involvement outside classes and increased academic success. Commitment to one or two activities outside the classroom has a strong relationship with overall satisfaction with college life. A study of first time freshmen in 1993 to 1998 found that the GPAs of freshmen who did not participate in recreation programs were lower than the students who did. Cornell University is a very highly regarded institution of higher learning. It does a good job of recruiting and retaining students. The benefits of participation in recreation go far beyond recruitment, retention and academic success. Students perceive the greatest benefit from participation in recreation to be a feeling of physical well being, respect for others, friendship and self- confidence. Recreational activities are a more healthy option for students. These are benefits that students of Cornell University should leave with. This allows PLANNING BOARD PAGE 14 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 -APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED groups of variations in cultural, ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds to come together. Students, faculty, and staff come together in an atmosphere that is fun and enthusiastic. Bruce Brittain, 135 Warren Road, stated that there seems to be a trade -off between playing fields and preservation. He would like to change the trade -off. If the parking lot is eliminated the playing fields and the Moore House will fit into the lot. It will be much more difficult to try to make a case of why it is important to have a parking lot that would require the Moore House to be removed. With planning, the playing fields, the parking lot and the Moore House can remain on site. Town planning staff has done it. According to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, the proposed road has the potential to decrease traffic slightly in surrounding residential communities during peak hour if it is heavily used. The new road is an alternate route. Traffic will increase all day, on peak off -peak. Cornell University is proposing heavy new traffic generators. The existing Helen Newman lot is accessible from the west. People coming through campus come from the bridge, up South Balch Drive to get to the parking lot. The parking lot would allow people to come through Forest Home to access the lot. There will be increased traffic. The new "Community Commons" building will also draw traffic. There is a high turnover - metered parking lot. Mr. Brittain stated that he is in support of traffic calming. It is a great way to preserve the sense of community, human life. Unfortunately what has been proposed in front of Helen Newman is riot. traffic calming it is traffic deterrent. :The drawings include having the roadway ramp up to sidewalk height in front of Helen Newman: It would be posted as a pedestrian zone. The posted speed limit would be 15 mph. Stop signs would give pedestrians the right -of -way. During certain times of the day, traffic will completely stop. There are no areas for buses to stop without being in the road. If buses are going to travel through this area every 10 minutes, it cuts down on the flow of traffic. Traffic will come to a stop. Mr. Brittain feels that it is not necessary to rezone. The existing Multiple Residence zone allows playing fields as an accessory use to the living quarters. The parking lot would not be allowed. It would be an accessory to an off site use. The site can be rearranged to have the parking lot in the City of Ithaca. In the proposed zoning it is highly inappropriate to have parking for a use that would not be allowed. The point of zoning is to address the impacts of development. The current site plan does not represent minimal impact. The site plan can be redone to address the impacts that are being created. Mr. Brittain stated that he is not opposed to the North Campus development. The concern is the unnecessary impacts of the development on the community. There is a great opportunity to create a win win situation. There can be a project that would work for everyone. Board Member Hoffmann asked Mr. Brittain to explain the alternative site plan layouts which he had provided Planning Board members copies of. 1 X PLANNING BOARD PAGE 15 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 -APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED Mr. Brittain stated that he and his brother did an analysis of the existing plan. See Attachment #1042. They photocopied the site plan and then cut out the fields and playing courts. They then staved to arrange them differently on the site plan. Figure 3 eliminates the parking lot and moves the fields down. There may not be many people who will want to pay to park in this lot when there is free parking in the A -Lot. Figure 4 moves the parking lot and has the access next to the Community Commons. This eliminates the problem of rezoning because the parking is in the city. The single field is able to be next to the parking lot and the double field moved up. Figure 5 has the parking lot vertically, two double fields below and the single field above. The road wastes about 2 acres. The Moore House needs 2 acres. They reconfigured the intersection between Pleasant Grove Road and the new through road. The split intersection allows room for the three fields and the Moore House. This is shown in Figure 6. Nancy Brcak, 228 Forest Home Drive, stated that she urges the house be saved and retained on site. Sports are important. She has taught architectural history for the last 15 years at Ithaca College. Ms. Brcak wrote her dissertation on vernacular manifestations of the Greek revival style. The Cradit -Moore House is a well -preserved example of a Greek revival dwelling. In the 19`h century Americans admired ancient Greece. It was not an accident that Greek revival was popular. It is part of American culture and history. This Greek revival home began its life as a Federal style. It was quickly modernized and enlarged. It was a common practice not to discard old buildings that were usable. Buildings were reused. Isaac Cradit was an early entrepreneur of Forest Home. Cradit was a mill owner that took an active role in shaping, the community. He built homes for his .mill workers. He placed his home on a rise above his community. Clearly the location of the house�.is significant.. This is unique to Ithaca. It has been suggested to move the Moore House to another location on Pleasant Grove Road. This would be a falsification of history. It would be a visual lie of the early cultural life of the community. Great care was taken during the construction of the Moore House. The house is in a marketable condition. It is structurally sound. Ms. Brcak stated that some have stated that the Moore House would look odd on its current site once the changes to North Campus have been made. She disagrees. The house should be happier than it has been in a long time. It used to be surrounded by apartments. Now it will be surrounded by playing fields. It is wrong to pit historic architecture against playing fields. She also heard a remark that Cornell University could not be trusted to take care of the Moore House, Historic Ithaca expressed a similar point of view in a September 21, 1999 letter to Cathy Valentino. President Rawlings wants to bring freshmen together on North Campus. It is a good idea, but where is Cornell University's community values. What about Ithaca's heritage? What if Ezra Cornell had lived in this house, would it be preserved on site? The citizens of the Ithaca community have a right to understand their cultural heritage. Frank Shipe, 246 Forest Home, stated that he does support the North Campus project. He would like to suggest that the President of the University live in the Moore House. This would allow him first contact with the freshmen. The $40,000 that has been set aside to remove the house could be used to improve the house. The house could go back on the tax roll. He urges the board to defer PLANNING BOARD PAGE 16 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 -APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED action on the Moore House until the University has had the chance to evaluate the advantages of moving the President to the Cradit -Moore House. Mary Tomlan, City of Ithaca, stated that she does support the housing for the freshmen. It is unfortunate that the board has been put in this situation. She resides on the edge of college town. There is much to be understood about a building. Its aesthetic characteristics, structure and materials point to its date and cultural contexts. Its overall configuration and individual elements point to its use, location, and characteristics of its site. If the house is moved, it can be expected to retain its historic character, but such a move will erase the original characteristics of location and site. The Cradit -Moore House could be preserved. If it were changed to a modern use, the domestic form of the house would still prevail allowing the benefits of past and present. She remembers that her college freshmen English class was held in a former residence. It was a special place and special learning experience. The Cradit -Moore House could be a special place for Cornell University students to learn. She wrote a report on the Pettibone house on the edge of the Wells College campus. This building has been restored and renovated. It serves administrative functions for the college. The house is still understandable as a historic house. It is unfortunate if a similar function could not be accommodated in the Moore House. The historic benefits come from it being on its site. Ruth Mahr,e 103 Judd Falls Road, submitted her. statement to the board. See Attachment #13. Everyone'needs to think about how to decrease traffic in Forest Home. Bruce Church, Forest Home, stated that he is always concerned about traffic through Forest Home. He commutes to work everyday by foot. He is a coach at Cornell University. Cars travel fast in the area. He would like the Planning Board to consider traffic calming measures on Forest Home Drive regardless of what happens with North Campus. Mr. Church stated that he grew up in a Federal Style home in Massachusetts. The house had history. He would rather see the house as a domestic residence. The board needs to ask themselves where they would like to live if they were to live in the Moore House. Stan Selzer, Forest Home, stated that the intention of the North Campus Residential Initiative is to teach Cornell University students to be good citizens. Is there anything about the educational experience that is at stake when considering this project? Forest Home has only asked that the plan for North Campus be traffic neutral. That is to say it does not add to the traffic burden. The issue is not trying to find a way for people to get to Forest Home Drive. The plan centers around the parking lots. The issue is getting people in and out of the parking lots. The amount of parking is considerably more than exists. More parking means more cars. They are shifting the parking area from long -term parking spaces to short -term parking spaces. This creates more traffic. The parking lots are a guarantee that there will be more traffic passing in and out of the parking spaces. Where are the cars going to go or coming from? If they are coming from Central Campus or downtown, the route they take is an important corridor. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 17 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED There is heavy traffic along the corridor because there are vehicle pedestrian conflicts. It might be safe to cross the street. The traffic calming used is only going to frustrate the traffic. It is not even environmentally sound. It encourages people to drive out of the way. There are possible solutions that will address the important problems. There is a suggestion that someday there will be a North Campus gateway. They recognized it was a good idea in 1970. It is almost 30 years later. The shapes of the existing buildings show that there was an old North Campus plan. They were to have mirror image buildings. Later may not happen. There are good solutions and the board has not seen them. The board can hold out for a better plan. Doug Brittain, 135 Warren Road, stated that the purpose of SEAR is deciding if the project can be done while minimizing impacts. Cornell University has not done that so far. The Cradit- Moore House can remain on site while having the three playing fields. The house should be preserved on site. The house can be donated without moving it off site. There are a lot of restrictions on the new road. The proposed speed limits are 25 -30 mph speed limits. The map shows that the speed limits range from 15 -20 mph. The beginning of the pedestrian zone has a ramp up to sidewalk height. The road has been designed to make people think they will not be able to drive on it. It should be made to look, act, and function like a road. The stop signs in the pedestrian zones will make it difficult for cars to get through. It will be difficult for cars to travel through with the pedestrians. It is easier to fit pedestrians between cars than cars between pedestrians'. This does not occur any where else on .campus: There is not a bus pull -off. What happens when the bus stops? Cars are lined up behind the bus. Traffic could continue if the bus pulled off the road. The official entrance to campus needs to be signed. There needs to be a guarantee from Cornell University that there will not be increased traffic off site. The planning staff could take traffic counts before and after the project. Metered parking will have a high turnover of traffic. The farther east the parking lot is the more traffic will come through Forest Home. Cornell University has proposed to move more parking lots closer to Forest Home. There will be 12 lots near Helen Newman. The other parking spaces are being moved. There is room for all the parking spaces. The drop -off is eliminating parking spaces. The R -Lot is too big. There would be 36 empty parking spaces if all employees were present at once. The parking lot can be reduced and is appropriate. The farther west the parking lot is the less traffic through Forest Home. The road to the east of the parking lot can be lengthened. If someone were coming from campus, up Pleasant Grove Road you would not be able to turn into the parking lot. They would need to go up to Jessup and back. It makes the Forest Home route less attractive. There do not need to be lights on the road between Helen Newman and Pleasant Grove Road. If there are sidewalks the lights are not needed. There only needs to be minimal lighting in the parking lot. The Town should not grant parking for a facility outside the Town. Cornell University would like rezoning. Is it in the best interest of the Town to have this area rezoned? It is up to the Planning Board to decide. See Attachment #14. • PLANNING BOARD PAGE 18 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - JANUARY 41 2000 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Barbara Ebert, City of Ithaca, stated that she asks the board to allow the Cradit -Moore House to remain on site. The integrity of the building and its historic nature require it. The board needs to consider whether the question is ball fields or historic buildings. It is not the real question. Years ago Cornell University wanted to build a Theory Center. The community asked Cornell University to move it out of the gorge. It would preserve the natural setting. They asked it be set at an angle along the edge of the gorge. Cornell University responded that it would violate the rhythm of the campus plan. It would be out of keeping with the campus. When the campus community and the surrounding community banded together and pointed out the obvious and applied appropriate political pressure, it was set at an angle. Her drawing class went to the Moore House to measure the building. During that session, they spoke with some of Cornell University's representatives and were told that if Cornell University told them to move the ball fields it could be done. Cornell University is the second largest landholder in the State of New York. Where do they not have the property to build ball fields? This is about recreation. Walking a little further from the dormitories might be appropriate. Make Cornell University reconsider its position. It can and it should. Karen Westmont, 206 Forest Home Drive, stated that there are 26 neighbors present after 18 months of attending meetings. The general issue has been that this plan should be traffic neutral. There is another issue related to the parking lot. It is whether the parking lot and the people who would be using it conform to the zoning. It would be clearer if the parking lot were in the City and the building in the Town. It is clever to have the parking lot on one side. and the building on. the other. The parking lot is partially replacing the existing one on the west side of Helen Newman. The people who used that lot will now be on the Town's side. They are faculty, staff for the gym, staff for new dorms and convention facility. It would also include gym goers. This will be a parking lot in Forest Home serving commercial users. This is not what the zoning and residential character is about. They will be driving through Forest Home. The users that are not appropriate to the zoning should not be allowed to park on the Town's side of the line. Cornell University has externalized to another district its problems. A developer should be responsible for their impacts. The impact of the parking lot should be on the primary site of what is being developed. The parking meters turn over every 2 hours. This proposal brings commercial users into the neighborhood that currently is not present. The real issue is not the playing fields versus the house. It is the parking lot. There are many more spaces than justifiable. The solution is to not allow the commercial users to park on the Town's side. There has been discussion by the Town Board as to whether this should be a Special Land Use District or a Recreation District. The zoning is important to Forest Home. It is also important to Cornell University. When Cornell University's consultant volunteered to the City in the Environmental Impact process to go through the public comment and sort them by category, they also edited the comments. They edited heavily on the zoning issue. When Cornell University's consultant edited the City's public record they took her public comments out. They also removed Supervisor Valentino and Chairperson Wilcox's comments of May 18, 1999 about the zoning. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 19 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 -APPROVED, —APPROVED - APPROVED Ms. Westmont stated that as a graduate student she studied community development, affordable housing, and economic development. Cornell University is nationalizing businesses that would be provided by business owners. Cornell University is providing private housing and taking it off the tax rolls. It no longer is going to private citizens. Elizabeth Cornell, 200 Forest Home, stated that they bought their house in August of this year. The first indication of a traffic problem was when the realtor tried to talk them out of buying the house. He was concerned for the safety of their young children. The traffic has become worse. Ms. Cornell stated that they looked at the house at a time when the students were not in Town. They are going to build a privacy fence because traffic is relentless. She would like to encourage the board to listen to the suggestions made and to encourage Cornell University to internalize their traffic. The majority of residents in Forest Home are nearing retirement age. Lots of the homes are large and would be big for a single person. In the future if there is to be a strong group of new families then the amount of traffic needs to be decreased. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann asked if anyone else wished to speak, and no one did, she closed the public hearing at 10:38 p.m. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann stated that the board needs to decide if they would like to discuss this more this evening. Ms. Wolf stated that they would like an opportunity to respond to comments. They could clarify some of the concerns. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann stated that it is late. There are questions that the board might have of people who have spoken. People who are interested in the project are welcome to come back to the next meeting and be available for questions. Everyone is tired and it would be better to continue on November 2, 1999. Attorney Barney stated that it would not be another public hearing on November 2, 1999. The board took a recess from 10:42 p.m. until 10:45 p.m. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann asked what the options of the board are. Attorney Barney stated that one option would be to adjourn and continue the discussion at another meeting. The board could discuss some of what was heard. One of the problems in the Recreational Zone is that it may cause delays. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann asked if Attorney Barney could give comments on the various rezoning options. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 20 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 -APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED Attorney Barney stated that the board has before them a Recreational Zone that was designed at the request of the Town Board. It was to be a zone that might be usable for other areas of the Town. The most recent Town Board meeting showed some ambiguity as to whether or not to have a Recreational Zone. One option is to use this Recreational Zone and use it as a base. The second option would be to rezone to R -30. There was some resistance because of what could be done within R -30. The third alternative would be a tailored zone that has been done before. A specific use would be tailored to the property. It raises the problem that zoning is being applied to a specific area and it is not being done in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Special Land Use Districts are for a mixed -use zone. He has not looked at leaving the zoning at M -R. Cornell University has looked at that issue. Board Member Thayer asked if the board has received a lot of input on the zoning. He is not clear on the zoning. Attorney Barney stated that staff would need some guidance from the board so that they can get the board the information that they need. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann stated that she sees many items included in the proposed Recreational Zone that are inappropriate for this area. To allow, even with special approval, an indoor hocking rink would cause problems in this location.. It would be something that would attract a lot of traffic. A driving range in this location would also be inappropriate. On the first page of the draft under Section 30c, Permitted Uses, it states various sports activities and uses. If the. Moore House remains on site, does it need to be used for a sports activity? Attorney Barney stated that it would be a non - conforming use. There could be a use available for the house. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann stated that it mentions the lighting of playing fields and courts. The lighting situation is unclear. The project does not ask for lighting. Attorney Barney stated that this project is not requesting lighting. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann stated that it is appropriate for the fields not to have lighting because it could interfere with nearby traffic and homes. Why should the language be included? Attorney Barney stated that it was drawn with the thought in mind that the zone might apply elsewhere. There may be circumstances where one would want to have lights for playing fields. Board Member Ainslie asked if sections could be deleted. Attorney Barney responded yes. The Planning Board could make recommendations to the Town Board. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 21 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 -APPROVED -APPROVED - APPROVED Vice Chairperson Hoffmann stated that the proposed zoning is very recent. It is the first time that the Planning Board has looked at this. This was scheduled to be considered this evening. It was being based on a document that was not ready for that. Board Member Thayer asked why the special zone is needed. Why does not the Town rezone to R -30. Attorney Barney stated that R -30 permits residences, hospitals, and many more uses. Mr. Kanter stated that the concern was raised by Forest Home residents that if it were rezoned to R -30 the rezoning would open up a range of other uses. This was an accommodation to consider a way to minimize other uses. Attorney Barney stated that the uses include dormitories, fire stations, hospitals, nursing homes. There are a lot of uses permitted that the neighbors do not want. Mr. Kanter stated that it might be possible to go back to the original R -30 proposal after considering the Recreation Zone. It is an option to look at. Board Member Mitrano asked why Cornell University asked for the rezoning. Attorney Barney stated that he thinks the uses that they want to have there would not qualify in an MR zone. Board Member Mitrano asked if Cornell University is worried about a current conflict with this proposal or is looking for something in the future. Attorney Barney responded no. In an MR district only housing and accessory uses are allowed. Mr. Wolf stated that Town staff advised them that they would need to rezone the property. Ms. Westmont stated that they were concerned about R -30 zoning. The health facilities and hospitals are allowed. They were concerned that the current student health facility would be moved to north campus. Cornell University would probably like to move the health facility closer to the students. Mr. Kanter stated that the area to the north and east is R -301 Mr. Frantz stated that it would tie into an R -30 zone to the north and south. Board Member Mitrano asked Attorney Barney what the law says about speculation of increasing traffic. PLANNING BOARD PAGE 22 OCTOBER 19, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - JANUARY 4, 2000 - APPROVED -- APPROVED - APPROVED Attorney Barney stated that the rule is that if traffic is a basis for denial of a special approval, it cannot be used as a basis for denial if a use as of right would generate the same level of traffic. Board Member Conneman stated that Ms. Egan referenced a court case. The case seemed irrelevant to this situation. Attorney Barney stated that particular case involved a situation where a educational use was prohibited. The courts said that there could not be an ordinance that prohibits, but there can be something that balances the interests. The Town of Ithaca ordinance permits it. Board Member Conneman stated that it would be helpful if Cornell University came to the next meeting and explained why the alternate playing field sketches would not work. It needs to be part of the next discussion. Vice Chairperson Hoffmann stated that Mr. Frantz has shown her alternative sketches that she would like presented at the next meeting. Board Member Ainslie stated that one of the big concerns is moving the Moore House. There are many letters that suggest that moving the Moore House is appropriate. Mr. Kanter stated that there are a few new items the board received before the meeting.. One is a-letterfrom the State Historic Preservation Office. It�is.supporting the move of the house,-but it is not a straight forward issue. The State supports the moving of the house if that is what the involved agencies decide is the most appropriate measure. On the other hand, it also said to not construe this as the house must be moved. If arrangements can be made to preserve the house on site then they also support that. Board Member Ainslie stated that it seemed to less of an important issue than a less important issue. AGENDA ITEM: ADJOURNMENT: Upon MOTION, Vice Chairperson Hoffmann declared the October 19, 1999 Meeting of Town of Ithaca Planning Board duly adjourned at 11:09 p.m. Prepared by: ('0J Carrie L. Coates, .Keyboard Specialist/Minutes Recorder Traffic Engineering & Planning Consultants (716) 272 -4660 phone (716) 272 -4662 fax October 18, 1999 Trowbridge & Wolf 1345 Mecklenburg Road Ithaca, New York 14850 Attention: Kathryn Wolf RE: CORNELL - NORTH CAMPUS RESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE Dear Ms. Wolf: 3495 Winton Place Building E, Suite 110 Rochester, NY 14623 As part of the DEIS, we prepared an analysis of off =peak traffic flow and its effects on the originally proposed plan. Since then, and in accordance with public comment, Cornell has replaced that plan with Circulation Alternative #l. As a result of the changes in access provided by Circulation Alternative #1, all impacts to peak and off -peak traffic flow surrounding North Campus are lessened, in comparison to the originally proposed plan. The following narrative provides the basis for this conclusion, First and foremost, the amount of peak and/or off -peak traffic generated by this project is a constant, regardless of the circulation alternative selected. The magnitude of newly created traffic is ultimately driven by the size and on -site functions provided by the new facility; these traffic projections have been described and documented in detail in the traffic analysis portions of the DEIS. The differences in traffic flow (or impact) that can be expected within the surrounding network is based on the changes in access points to the parcel in question. The original proposal provided for two access points, one each from Thurston Avenue and Pleasant Grove Road, with no intended cross - connection for the general motoring public. As such, traffic destined to Balch Hall and the new Residence Halls was limited to access from Thurston Avenue. Traffic accessing the relocated parking lot was similarly restricted to access from Pleasant Grove Road. This placed the highest demand in modified traffic flow (peak or non -peak) on roadways immediately adjacent to the site. Circulation Alternative #1 provides for similar access points via Thurston Avenue and Pleasant Grove Road, and at the same time, provides for cross access opportunities by means of a connecting roadway between each access point. The benefits of this modification in access are outlined below: ATTACHMENT #0 Trowbridge & Wolf Offm 10/18/99 • The connecting roadway provides the users of the new on -site facilities with options for.access from the east and/or west; this access option minimizes impacts to any single street in the surrounding network • The connecting roadway diverts a portion of the existing traffic from the surrounding roadway network; the final modifications in traffic flow for this circulation alternative assumed traffic would be diverted from George Jessup Road / Triphammer Road / Wait Avenue / Thurston Avenue and Pleasant Grove Road / Forest Home Drive to the newly created access road. The new connection would provide an alternative or "by- pass" route for general traffic with north/south travel patterns through North Campus. • These benefits are realized continuously throughout the day, and are not limited to the peak and off -peak intervals. The effects of these actions, provided under Circulation Alternative #1, minimize impacts to the surrounding neighborhoods and supporting infrastructure. As a result of the changes in access provided by this alternative, all impacts to peak and off -peak traffic flow surrounding North Campus are lessened, in comparison to the originally proposed plan. As a result of Circulation Alternative #1, resulting peak and off peak traffic volumes are actually less than existing isolated traffic flows in the roadway network surrounding the site. We trust that this description addresses operational differences between both plans, Sincerely, SRF & ASSOCIATES Richard DiCesare, Associate Transportation Manager CV101899 Pin 98068 this and any further questions related. to the CORNELL U N I J M477 Y J October 13, 1999 The Hon. Catherine Valentino Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Judge Valentino. Lo Department of Fwd Sdientv SWddng Hall Ithaca, New York 14853-72Dt Telephone, 607-255�1428 RIC' i I Cr7A As a resident of the town of Ithaca, I am concerned with the appropriate development of the town, including important historic aspects. However, I do not believe that an isolated house in the midst of Cornell property is advisable — and given the major developments planned on this site I do,' believe it is quite appropriate to move this house to an appropriate `. Y fact that Cornell is willing to do this should be considered posid v " k Thank you for considering these issues. Sincerely. �6 ?be egenstein, Ph.D. Professor of Food Science bc: John Ford ATTACHMENT #1 �. -- ,_ no.+ ;�nt=A M tha roarhinn and the aoolication of science and technoloov to the production. orocessina. and distribution of safe. wholesome. and nutritious too w CORNELL U N I V E R S I T Y College of Agriculture and Life Sciences October 13, 1999 Fred'T Wilcox; III Chair, Town Planning Board 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mr. Wilcox: INSTITUTE OF FOOD SCIENCE Department of Food Science Stocking HaW Ithaca, New York 14853 -7201 Telephone: 607 - 255 -1428 'Jt4: As a resident of the town of Ithaca, I am concerned with the appropriate development of the town, including important historic aspects. However, I do not believe that an isolated house in the midst of Cornell property is advisable — and given the major developments planned on this site I do believe it is quite appropriate to move this house to an appropriate site. The fact that Cornell is willing to do this should be considered positively. Thank you for considering these issues. Sincerely. Joe Regenstein, Ph.D. Professor of Food Science AITAG -11V T #2 Dedicated to the teaching and the aoolication of science and technoloov to the production, orocessino. and distribution of safe. wholesome, and nutritious foods. L 0/18/99 MON 10:31 FAX 807 255 7193 CORNELL LAW SCHOOL 0 002 106 W. Lexington Dr. L Ithaca, NY 14850 PLANNING ON N I ENG. October 18, 1999 • r• Supervmir, Town of 126 Es Senwa Street Idwj6 NY 14850 Dear Supervisor Valentino: Recently I learned that Cornell University is seeking approval from the Town of Ithaca Board and Plannin .•. • to move the •• • • r' ll's request for zoning change with its North Campus ResidentW Initiative. I write to support Cornell's proposal, There are several reasons why I favor Cornell's proposal. First and foremost, the Moore House will not be demolished. Rather, the House will be relocated to a nearby site, and in partnership with Historic Ithaca, will receive needed maintenance so that it can remain a single family residence. Second, the educational purpose for which Cornell intends to use the Moore House site is an important one in that recreation is an essential component of a healthy living environment for active young adults. Third, Cornell carefully explored other options for reuse of Moore House as a university facility, none of which proved to be feasible, before it proposed to occupy the property with a recreational playing field. Hence, the university thoughtfully considered keeping the Moore House in its present setting and did not lightly conclude to propose to relocate it, For the above reasons, I ask that the Town of Ithaca and the Planning Board approve Cornell's request to move Moore House_ WFT:jg Respectfully, Winne F. Taylor Professor of Law ATTACHMENT #3 We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to the Moore House which is currently, located opposit eNr 3 iq support the moving o the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area nnay be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three ` fields will remain close Ito student housing and close to Helen Newman Rall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields a.nd courts heavily, for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well a.s impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. a Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Neatly Please) (Staff /Student /Other) ML lvvw"A ' \�t'� �+ 'LLG�Gt� - p,tk �� .�.� r1 .3 66, LSD. v ► L ,r � Z'7 �,�. Li I JA 9f„ IiN T ;I�iil 11,C) 61, - ATTACHMENT #4 We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and a.re actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields ..nd courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well a.s impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Neatly Please) (Staff /Student /Other ' ( F'K 1'4 N C. 1�, A' %,!u r • C pl N t,' Mki, (�y iLy �� .•"(L t:Ii i. f " / Lf�l l � / .Y'1�', �. • l j' • yy LF 4 P yc V �:•C. ' �� C''�. 1•'+7 (:k °�. "1 �t1`�c'�.l' � d Z Z, T 14 e l.Y� � r a � ..v t.1 �.2J r I Gv— �i •t !�' S _ �1 .�Z.�.. ftv\ Lt`, f ? F Ky. Sjl'I TN y 4, f /C• VA V ` I ! Tie � c;.wC�� u / We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck aapartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games. and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name A Address C Cornell Afiilation D Date (Neatly Please) ( (Staff /Student /Other) it 1 10 t t 1 101 1 13 j Lost r sec pet r5 003 6 65— (n9Ng��Ir RJ �►� 6 6r S' ,A+ 1 16 13 � � `f'a '] Z v ! S S' {` 6 Qq S� 5 ,r .7 Al 1 We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of t he Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields a.nd courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well a.s impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name (Neatly Please) r e ha, 3 Printed Name k:�; GYM Oar ►�X Z-elr ./ Address 1 5 5 3.3 C a� ►� ksdti, 4 cr T 7DbrA6 'r, I - Cornell Affilation (Staf - /Studen Other) S . 4� ✓/ i..I �I.Ly '� Date (IS I� - � � y V d %e:., I� I %7 �✓ /� �� Di �v�►t 20 l -, L3 Q, '9 q �Cl: WeT the. undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving f_.. t Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck k,,,,,Pents and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area ►' fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three �' remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman 1. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields courts . heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well mpto#nptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. cf /4z.. 4. -z We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of t he Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and a.re actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games, and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed (Neatly dot b 41 Cf j I,, Gtiy� � r�7i e, � MAN Name Address Cornell Affilation Date Please) (Staff /Student /Other) lug C� y z� �i IV 174/1 Q r GSA y n Now i✓ MENEM It Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Staff /Student/Other) v c� 2�:v►L �. ` , L Kck o Oe7 fir` % ')TT ,vZ At �o -. CD kA , `..- OL Doo A is j QIqJ S 5q u�- the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of ..e 1Vooie House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck partments and preserving it off the site so that the North Cam us area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This wa the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen N roman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Neatly Please) (Staff /Student /Other TXI V JbJ V �r C 2 n VAu •-e e4 'lCl 1� t 1� t% c�_ :cC.� c Z i^�GL'II!! <1 't/ e�ri' �{' / %✓N/ JT N �ieo h /tier f.�.F- ',�fi' �G/� ✓. / / /�J' �►hl i�. 7e Ga, i�� F�z��, N� 5 t�z -� <: r,.v - �1 0' c o rt 2 .� r� ,. r N,wn, �c.,� (' 5 �i, t, �• Jr 216 CerkXh .5 I LA i (GiCt, �wZMu ; . 4 y-1 E 65 jv c - - gA 14t .. _ n .` 1Cy 'L, A aF: IC) Y' q �S f y I We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House. which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Ball. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name Address � .i:: ,�� Cornell Affilation F Neatl Please �'' Staff /Student /Other .� 1 y 1 .� .. //J 1 1 9 fit 7 y.:• :r' ;.ice t I'� h fit �w� 1 •tI:LCJ� y' Ff CZ k� U i. (,, .'"�' mod., �C •L /' (; : Y� }�" %C' Tedd U`'I Afl`p ( Zeu �Ir`� CIS �/04 . 5 2'7 �I 12 11374 C' o! 619c( 5 We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games. and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Neatly Please) (Staff /Student /Other) 15TZOOIMLe q1 rl II �J �a, r► rr �; r, �V► t' U\\\ CAL vi i 7 131 -X ��I c�,�,Y ',z lwe k 0' WAR ` Aik0 S 4-LI z 1 t tr (` r'f n l� We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of t he Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area nnay big fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Ball. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games. and sports clubs practices as well a.s impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Neatly Please) (Staff /Student /Other) JA akp 04Vo, -'ickce -_. j3 e= ,ti`s c,Z L rYI f (< TU �, S n4- L CL � . 5 !Lco rr to `l T� I A\qI v'wrqAr , � 4 ' �-- C -(0 ' ,Vl 0q o uv', ' di) V j1..4' 1 - Q. A We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games, and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Neatly Please) (Staff /Student /Other) �Cr-(r Vrn/lhr l�� (� ' L f �^ A 4A fcoo •� /� n A% j s J �I ; ,r S l'r'o! r G 17 `/ i /Ilk - F -,, •JI iltrI. ..• T �i 9 �L�j r zol T6, r 7 Ss Zo t Gx`r, , 1 n, 1 C ��' ci CGS C C-J ( 5r 5 C sCc;,(3 it -S I-7y r,�A 4u.i kv fwl urn - y r G l� z 4j a We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck a. partments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area nnay be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are hot on varsity teams but_ do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields a nd courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name (Neatly Please) �L ter A L �G C: V( A r Address Cornell Affilation Date (Staff/ Student/ Other) 1(I')4*?P17 2 S r 17 1"N4 V< Pk 57 Upoetk 7, e. .:. We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields wdl remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and a.re actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields a,nd courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well a.s impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Neatly Please) (Staff /Student /Other) co� L S�� d e�� c_k, ► r- 105� ri gral-s4 z- loVA e _ �2r0 tokrs ., Ae, S74dev,4' e f 5',! Naf , eri er*+0 Y 3 16 T �K S .f4cA f JF 4 /J/ a 4 4 we) / �G: 0 +/� hG^" r S I� �. �l ¢r✓f� 9 2 " �w 2� i1 r , . �• r 11A I,j 3 Pr Lo (ocv, u� � n z r II We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games, and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name A Address C Cornell Affilation D Date (Neatly Please) ( (Staff /Student /Other) vV 111 l lC- e4 4 400 A -� (� t, f f z `i - tJ .�► I I � �l `! art 2V CiLm J 4 4,1Z (,{ [ " / [' yell 4 �' ;,- ► Y { .IV Z r ;y `r ►( We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games. and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name atly lease) Address t2dl cticj Cornell Affilation Sta =f/ to eat /Other Date -4drA .6 Sm it, f c - �/ fzt)..Ar ?. 4 '--F 7 (UA �j�'K /✓ Jsj;7Y!ii��Y. �� /�C� / /''1i'�1J6� f' `� L L' 1 � � V. 7 •. (./ �S ,4 �c� ��•� �-4vL ,. of �G / 1 wh fU jv't � 5 Q V r1 r� /S ' t 7 Y q C) Lk r is VL 4 f ' cJt { Y2 We the °undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Neatly Phase) (Staff /Student /Other) We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck aapartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area rmay be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well aLs impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name (Neatly Please) Address Cornell Affilation (Staff /Student /Other) Date 3lh, 1 L kt^ -- ra Z-ee�v Aelaawr UA-Govt 4(c` 5{►�ale t- ( °f r3�`{ a We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore4„,House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name (Neatly Please) We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of t he Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Ball. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and aEre actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields end courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well a.s impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. , Printed Name (Neatly Please) Address Cornell Affilation (Staff /Student /Other) Date 'acs i l��- 2� e �� r c We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of t]ie Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area nnay be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games, and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name Address Cornell Affilaton Date (Neatly Please) (Staff /Student /Other) I GNL0 N 0 L AAA 7' C /�' 0A%--IA IA )4, is /L,� We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board t port the movi g of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name (Neatly Please) DAVE d C TI � �• cov-d l�l r Wti l rj L floc. 0 MilIQr Plink >4,Wkj C 1 Address lolkiyZ &XA,` ise 4 M � 9 -11 E • s�T� 5~r. kPt -11 �l y d� %vim•" �, r CH. C(B,CX dk '2S I c6 r Ct�p+g Sb�S p;ckwv\ -Vi CkIoN 1� I1- 0 0 RI Zz ATTACHMENT #5 Cornell Affilation (Staff /Stude.nt /Othe 4- 4u OAOX&av,� srkoli,r,k 34U dkf?-F Si Vot l- i (b of 13 g5 t io q b Ij 10M l0 13 1i to Ilk . 1011311 1 314y MLcat [ ° (3 /99 /319 b/ om J, Printed Name A Address C Cornell Affilation D Date ClAvvirruhicl-P 3 3163 clans Ine 134a % %,donv 1 113 ]&a A i er .1 1 123 Y bi^4 43e h hD / j 2 P d dass o f la f f 3 . 3 3 ,-rA. g,r s a a l o wi 11 i c evsxs 3t- L Lob 3 9 . Escc a a I q T)e a.,fz ! !0 3 AT F F- 0/1 �Vq CN lo�c is Nay.l r rcc.,,t�c a a Ave � �3 tA^ t to /r �. 1a \ � P f #q,. ,1 �,4 y yY � A ', E ;.t`T •1. J J �'.l :R � 4 .�.y�sk � �SU� _ �,y,o 4 4�,5 Lfkw, ,n4 A r�i p �q 4 \Q 'We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman 3Iall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name (Neatly Please G.=� � �� Aw, 'd q '0 01 gg c aet e t A Ck A oil We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name Address Cornell AMlation Date (Neatly Please) (Staff /Student /Other) ulo►r ores knmn ,n + 531 OL 1 13 F WU a - 6cp [c V, tw n 4F, o(et4- is �T in l ZdAT LA ' E:� LQ3 GU L _ 30 -f Z2�1 r'se jr -t n Y" n1 # 0n131 A ,✓kn; e I /1 /Aol G /S-/� ✓ 9n &(Qn 1CJ % Pd r, Ck, evlut -t tav e cup love tt ll St - f 6 �r-d- rieCnk To trikokfe, H7A-k- i i c i S(a (+4 .,r 0 V1 S o?5a( f�,'G�'So.7 S�Udel) 10/7 lr�� Ilk rjQ3 U�GK� Printed Name ` 4 C "M Jamie Skfj,vA 0 r Address S Ird"I r 1 /fiV1Inon 34) t7 43010 woo, Latf) 0 6 07prM aA 53Dlcsbvt 3s3 ( D%cl,cSUK S�P3 I /rCItSrn w C7- - Lo U/ n; X33 ,sc It S 11 Affilation Student/Other) kill t� Date D 1o? a I► c' **7 10/7 / I Do G �U C4 t� pm 00 ?)-3 P�VI -I O 6� S <u JAI j nk� 4 (o 17i on DArJ I&L ULI; %( 2-61 q D I (-IL S oN 26 C k. oA p AdIELow KO Ri yew i< o 2��1 KEITH GRo55 borvLoN X33 Lori i 39 $ f-u e k, — S\-,d ST0bi.NT 5-f v 00 STvDt.tvT (oh 10 1(9(7 , ia17 4 6 Wt K-<Wo-� - We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close. to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name (Neatly Please S� Qv e�nN 5L�are1le r Address Ne,LscWx tt�'s e 7 4t 73Z 1 Cornell Affilation Date (Staff/ Student/ Pther) I k I Is .g 9 Sl 10 11111 o r It' Trip hammer c) -T� - (' 3 v' h 7VhrW -w lI T'He rd h sao� It 7 L Vc� 7 IU sT`4 a to C5 cS Trci r0s �Yva P� „., tub T6 ycc4 A n u m q LA Th tUd�r�� I S d �nc1S�"diVt- 2-S U 0� g �! moist. b I Luick. �o�nmi Loa 11,Iln(rvD hA 5-rU 141Arf % ��ti Ve the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Neatly Please) (Staff /student /Other) 2 10 A S�m,� Zq °P) 4 2 l ponIori. �dS-,A - q ,2q 99 as on <Ie%i n 4o2 'Pon loY\, \lax l Z. Iv c3 C. Cam' v) * kj / H 2 4 boyd o k\. ' � l0 3 . I `L` t' 1.6 f �l a F22 l� � q F e �1 l,M- 1 0" �3 1999 A w. Zo 6ejArk I L " ,U NNVX toy S (--vd—A., �- o CI" 3 1ciq el JL/te f1W 64 I� ti. - See �o 9 b<e-- it inn Printed Name Address Corell Affilation Date �Cv�� (Staf /Stu ent/Other) J v � fu- r+Pr l.Jain@/ O� o K b�3 Rcl S _ X34 D LJ n-� low Pel� uolis yq bo o V) 5au h ((.)t3 j`ty et IZeIe Lox �. L oh CJ U -3 ^eC c Laftmis yyQ DotiLM CAI Pon on rim ►hG l.inclYd D`�11 �Ivv��oY� l6cy t ��rr j99 *f v Do 1 o y► v, e v) �-� r , pt M N� �sC 7a �� Jo 3 �W Ala - 43 i9c�e\ 141A o VY 7 X12 -. %J v Awvau\da u A -\s f-1zv \7cnvoovl om io Iq f 45 vrL��T Lt Ve the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Mall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name (Neatly Please) 31 °r Of Printed Name I Address rf YU__ M Cordell Affilation Date (Sta f /Student/Other) Q._ ,, \ O /3/G e � Ve the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area :nay be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Xall. Most students at Cornell are not. on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities: The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Neatly Please) (Staff /Student /Other) `564 sau Sch u �P I aca R z L �.u� Se to w 5�; kVI qq S 844, to e. 140L l I S�vd,e.►11. 9 Son �5 e►' God I I'1 Tri hammer- FJ Studen+ 9 /3vlRq q2 C1 tF Q AA LM- Abble R Vderh I �P. p o fig. d a 3. TI q3q Sfewoa{ A vie. an+ Zy .6 fIj Ult /0#11 qq �w o 6kewat.k Au-e. c . 'Reaan Lin Coln 4ve Gera S� /o -CR Wn / Mr- -ftf I A" i '130 0 v qr7 ,(, 4A &f.. S� �� r k u a let C, D D L 14 L) 14 PD 2� 23 ay 'We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area :nay be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Ball. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name (Neatly Please 44nLt LT/9 C) Printed Name Ls zq �-2 Y /� -r'2�✓ JRylh1Tec SrvI 32 �. Og1i MC4 10rUSl.i/l 3s A, ` Schu I 36 j .c�san ��- 3 Ah VDn h KUV,lli ar P(ITrjt0 pry CAAaAA 39 Ya )e Icc. Meat I = yr ,.�c� .r: •t racy yz Tobin a► f"t A L4 vve. R r (a r� -14c't M6M y� K � r) �q Gljyptl �MMPC Amle la*1 T�%ItAinv1- AA IM. � n�S s� Address AJ 2,01 (7, 1. V WCx-& (3!a. Cafhc?r� 14c, S-q 0 UP G Levi 51q cNl ixu Affilation tudent/Other) I� � 4o 1p 0vv- Date r OCOO CL 12A a�i 9 kat 145 r ,gdzv f h(irl I %ab* I to ApIgq 5 7humfn Aw� �15 col lec� Rve 043 5 +are yr• 5a Cu�cad+l l d R60 vdz vk I0,9 \1 luthl j il.e^n� J(O aq to n 9 a i WO U FM - ,c/,/ �- lq l `i Vic/ w�- Ve the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Ball. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name A Address C Cornell Affilation D Date (Neatly Please) ( (Staff /Student /Other) IE.isA Gol.os� L L,Owq�t.sc`I•, *14Zi CkL.. S STUDEfJT- ` `t� �I` I t Printed Name I Address coo, ( ; r\ In ' 1� lovo Rim �I t��7451 r*,i Csoldi�, Cow P�fse 4 # ti33 ✓� �� q.l / rt Nil �fa v-- ' \M1, !Q ot. o±e aqy e lVq t ect Low kife 7 7.) S, x-¢603 LOW I?LkSG 1 AVoit> Low ��sc `i' �9L13 L w R tic "q 4 3 2 11 /,A, /l . / nhl) % e nn q A ?/Vv-:?, Cornell Affilation (Sta #f /Student/Other) c�et1 S�� .C11. L S P r Date to /J 6 �� lol�iqc� oe Printea ivame t?_u_ 0:oecnl.. E 1 'l Address J Cornell Alfilatiorl� Date I (Staff /Student/Other) I rt << u tt n So n z t 301 e.�s er� k®D V f a uol ; zcara 73o ow)- d. ve i� gazz eo Qm�k t. B-:�n Tr-i [N v-yL&A- ([ . Collie ,. 903 &. S-Ct �t. 9 5 D 5 -b l C K,�6&tS k1/4U_s yon 6,91W it MAMA m gig i I w NO toA _ / _ cc r� S lz� a!�n / aY q4 C9 99 a Rl C/A 911 f�wr u lI zap e hn M a� I rL 6.41 Z L.&u 1(revs K, i 13 coo d\� J e�k a te; er 104 �1�i i�5cti. S�nis(xz 1� �rSSovl �. Printed Name Lar; L,:,4 %SC6\ r P iMI r shad awy Ghe►l. 1< QnT �4, t 1 j to &I L L pt�IN!1� 1451 o" S i1 J L � eoli x, 5 Address Lt 6O K►sle H.J tt I flfu�� eiZ-d 3a5- TAtn r s1jn }4v2 305 Tharstar Avf� 104 arcov Au% XeN, Ll (be 19 Cak r tAi i -ir• i of �-4 7 S� 1«s Coo S� L" to e Cornell Affilation Date (Staff/Student/Other) v o�C 9 -L9 - cl9 99 S e4 q —zcj 99 07 s irk A. Ak - JV 7/91 �- Ole( i� (;4j pcoo*jo�t �� Printed Name P�1 I ' F� �l I� Address o S` i c i eta S7 Cornell Affilation (Staff /Student/Other) BTU c�Enn s�u;) i=ti7 Date 7 v /0 71 z e 32a Dav► d.*' T � � c �1 �V vl to q hi z r S Y. cwC�J We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name (Neatly Please) 1v --j-q9 co -1 -ql C Printed Name �c Address l Corn. 11 Affilation (Staf /Student/Other) Date �T i2 a 21)2 de-h 2d 2oz 9A,ik kc) a, I,.�eInS ol o �- Oki r S 3 fie. c� k k II.. icy- -- Ina ie s 90 a Alt _ ( Lee 6kz lot L& �v 2 �i4 7777 99' R "We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Mall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the 4eside ce halls and gf stale t lif t Care r Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Neatly Please) (Staff /Student /Other) (A gA irk ZLII 10 7Vq cl 57o Inn and -lvt C..e.2 s �`ar,,, p'�Jeso.► s !le " i Sod �i- s o f�k t3 No RA a Ourt man ' i�1 S -al �0 qq cb4 (5) Ve the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Fall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name • Address Cornell Affilation Other) EVA 0 1 / miliui� Jim mp +/ ` r / t _ �� _L► FARFAK "W HIM b7 7W .4i.231 M P / a i ��WJWAWA NOWE . , '�Lll�i� LLV:�, Ill ■ ATTACHMENT #6 // Far i to 'S Ve the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area =may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three :fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Fall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name A Address C Cornell Affilation D Date Irik A-Idelvu 2 2 S Stud,Avw+� / /o lU %\3 M0 To son Ad C v'se t to reSt �0.f�G �2 � �� l l V 3 0[,( of f 6-- Y x+11 2 2 &V s� Lcnw S S 1 1 ()/?"/+q tw VWjM4 O Ov t ' '(01501 y FA 1) �c 3 r- I Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation (Staff /Student/Other) Date Xo,rotl i /er 2 /o 74c z l� zi ic u Z �r JCS Z 61 S o 1f es mob Sf,� to z qj 0 L44 u 2- (0ov. lei O u 210 2 (6 7 lianAon 5 l 3 F rcl to -f4,) rs -6^ Ate. -f 3 iv krez ,,, �J 10 e4 I klo `?ur5loA �� v �► �. d 2 O d 7i� U 102TVIldim 4v\e S Co 3 l±z2.l �lit/L lG Tl c.rf s k n Q v -e L o/ a/ i II Prin Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Staff/Student]Other) 2 /0 %27 *WF . - v w��-`ate `� Z 1 ) VT l� 41 l- JCS Z 14 A,94 Al ow * ita Cd fi ��e d t ICJA:Lo" rill, ZIP lqu%,�j '7 1, r c! 5 1 3 rc�� i�i � rs -4� dP . � r�► 3 2 iv, 2 �J� .cam � to 64 bcty%- C013 A/ d � - � D 7i� v �v/ U 11`P �V &�V? � le� �7t/L La ✓1. L G/ �/Y - October 14, 1999 The Hon.Catherine Valentino Supervisor,Town of Ithaca 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca,New York 14850 Fred T.Wilcox Chair, Town of Ithaca Planning Board 126 E. Seneca Street Ithaca,New York 14850 Re: Cradit-Moore House Preservation Plan Dear Supervisor Valentino and Chairman Wilcox: We are writing to express support for Cornell's plan to preserve the Cradit-Moore House off site as part of its North Campus Residential Initiative project. We believe the proposed preservation plan is a good example of how institutions and businesses should work with their local historic preservation office,in this case Historic Ithaca, to find mutually beneficial solutions to preservation challenges. By offering to donate the house to Historic Ithaca, by providing financial support to offset relocation costs, and by offering two no-cost sites for the house, Cornell is demonstrating its f` support for historic preservation. We believe the Town of Ithaca should embrace and support Cornell's off-site preservation plan because: Off-site preservation causes the building to be maintained as a single-family home, and avoids the need for invasive interior and exterior alterations. Careful selection of the future owner, combined with the planned preservation easements, assure the house will be well cared for. Although preservation in place is generally preferred, the existing site has changed significantly enough that off-site preservation is an attractive alternative. Either of the two sites offered by Cornell represent a fine long-term context for relocation of the Moore House. Preservation as a single-family house is much more cost effective than conversion to institutional use. Further, Historic Ithaca will bear no financial burden associated with the preservation plan. Cornell's plan to work with Historic Ithaca on off-site preservation of the Cradit-Moore House represents a solution that all interested parties should view as a successful and creative solution to competing interests. It preserves the house and Cornell's educational program.We hope the Town Board and Town Planning Board will support the plan presented by Cornell in collaboration with Historic Ithaca. ATTACHMENT #7 Re: Cradit-Moore House Preservation Plan Page 2 October 14, 1999 Sincerely, Glenn C.Altschuler R.Laurence Moore Thomas and Dorothy Litwin Professor Howard A. Newman Professor of of American Studies,Dean of Continuing American Studies Education and Summer Session (Joan \iN Jacobs rumberg Mary Beth Norton Stephen J. Weiss President Fellow Mary Donlon Alger Professor and Professor of Human Development, of American History and History and Professor of Women's Studies Robert L. Harris, Jr. Richard Polenberg Associate Professor, Africana Studies Goldwin Smi Professor of -and Research Center American 's ry Michael G. KammenJ el H. Silbe Newton C. Farr Professor of resident White Professor of Histo American History and Culture Walter F. LaFeber Daniel H. Usner M. U. Noll Professor of Professor of History American History f ` Statement from.the Forest,Home,Improvement Association 1` to the Town of Ithaca Planning.Board . October 19, 1999 1. The.Eorest.Home Improvement Association-was.formed as an organization to represent the community and.to act on matters that further the.community's.interests. The-residents in our community typically express their interests in both formal and informal meetings and in a periodic newsletter. This statement addresses our community's.current-concerns regarding_the,development of Cornell's North Campus Residential Community and its possible impacts on our community. 2. We are not againstthe.development of the North Campus,but.we.would like to haves it done in a way that preserves the Moore house and its grounds, and relieves rather than adds to the traffic-traveling through the Forest Home Community. 3. If the Moore house must bemoved, the majority of our residents do not want it to be moved-to aur open_area just upstream of our downstream bridge on.Forest Home Drive. We consider the environmental costs to be too high. 4. If there_is one-issue that_gets everyone_'s attentions it is the-heavy trafficon our three. main streets-Forest Home,Pleasant Grove, and Judd Falls roads. We are concerned thatthe NoAk Campus Residential Initiative may increase this traffic_ But we also believe it provides an opportunity for traffic reduction, e.g., through appropriate: • vehicle and.pedestrian access to North Campus and then to the remainder of the university, • parking lot location and restrictions, • traffic calming measures on.roods leading into and throughout Forest Home, and • zoning.restrictions. 5. Again our thanks for considering Forest Home's interests when you make your decisions. We recognize.you.may have.to make tradeoffs between conflicting. . inte,rests of Cornell,Forest-Home and..the Town of Tt�..and:other stakeholders,.but we believe in this case there can be some win-win outcomes as well. - 7Pte uks, .res. FHIA ATTACHUENT #8 We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the Hasbrouck apartments and preserving it off the site so that the North Campus area may be fully utilized for recreational fields and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Mall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Neatly Please) (Staff/Student/Other) 14 eat W1 e A % Y � r► AK Cho �hjtln 1Zoqa 9P d �v �Za 5�CI C-Y\ _ to I I I CCL: j r 2 - �9_ QS S� �';, �! ' j11 �Q � SIJ ' -1 P S Niru "Dcil i i 505 D 6 n I d Apf k 'I �- Idl 1`61�1Gf �N-�,N :SC)rrv-ss 230 wklt-E�rd Waon ? (4 4 HC v^ J i ATTACHMENT #9 OWE- -F;-r-U-�tk -2,77- [670 a 6 S� J 615 2 7e: s� S 1.777 -ZM I�- C) l 1 Pc,-, Coad 0 r c 2Z -� 2 2 S6 �3� -�- O z GHG�(< fe �eS A 3 - clr& 7 62 a�a_ aq-5 lip3l o 27C r zz�—f- cvn / e g� o� ` - YKJ(12 ��f{ �fn_t�• �s��t�� f`� b..:�l:e^ �O-AF_il aCL/YY�1— wlt. ,, Sc©-#- G4 wre4 c Svc h�u 2�3- )39� y AA5 I�XZI-2Y W• d;- .'a.. q; We the undersigned ask the Town Planning Board to support the--moving of the Moore House which is currently located opposite the-Hasbrouek Apartments and preserving it off the site to that the North Campus area _nay be fully utilized for recreational fieldfs and courts. This way the three fields will remain close to student housing and close to Helen Newman Hall. Most students at Cornell are not on varsity teams but do need and are actively involved in outdoor recreational activities. We use the fields and courts heavily for intramural games and,sports clubs practices as well as impromptu games and activities. The fields and courts are an essential part of living in the residence halls and of student life at Cornell. Printed Name Address Cornell Affilation Date (Neatly Please) (Staff/Student/Other) PA-aiex Uo5 (o 3 haf 14 TA 4A 4 10 h? � L-1 j /4_ ) ; r- t Analysis of Cornell University's North Campus Residential Initiative Prepared for the Town of Ithaca Planning Board Prepared by Bruce Brittain and Douglas Brittain October 15, 1999 ATTACHMENT #10 Analysis of Cornell University's North Campus Residential Initiative There are several positive aspects of the Cornell University North Campus Residential Initiative. However, the proposed site plan exacerbates some existing problems while creating some new ones. Fortunately, the site plan can be readily changed in order to address community concerns without in any way interfering with the programmatic goals of the project. TRAFFIC CONCERNS Internal Connector Road Probably the single biggest transportation problem in North Campus is the lack of connectivity. At the current time it is impossible to drive from Central Campus to North Campus without travelling off campus, and through the historic residential neighborhoods of either Forest Home or Cornell Heights. This represents a serious failing in Cornell's internal campus circulation system, one which needs to be addressed as part of the - North Campus Residential Initiative. While the proposed two-way road certainly seems like a step in the right direction, it would only partially connect North Campus facilities to Central Campus. The two new dorms, for instance, would not be along this new road (although the new Community Commons would be). But even this partial solution to the connectivity problems will not be effective if no one uses the new road. Evaluation of Proposed Roadway Cornell's verbal assurances that the new road would decrease traffic in adjacent residential neighborhoods are not supported by the data. The peak-hour traffic analysis for Circulation Alternative 1 was not performed for the anticipated traffic volumes on S. Balch Drive, but rather for the upper limit of potential traffic volumes for that road. As stated on page 118 of the DEIS: "It is noted that this is a maximum estimate and assumes that the majority of traffic along [Jessup Rd. and Forest Home Dr.] will divert to the new link." Thus, according to the analysis done for the Environmental Impact Statement, this road only has the potential to decrease traffic in surrounding communities slightly during peak hour if it is heavily used. The concept of a new two-way road through North Campus is good. It is Analysis of Cornell University NCR[ Page 1 just that this specific design may not be good enough to compensate for the increased traffic caused by the NCRI development. Peak-Hour Impacts: Cornell plans to include severe deterrents to usage of its proposed new road, which would likely negate its potential for traffic reduction during peak-hour in surrounding residential neighborhoods. For example, the University has proposed an awkward "pedestrian zone" in front of Helen Newman Hall. In this zone, the roadway would be narrowed from 30 ft to 22 ft, the posted speed limit would drop to 15 mph, stop signs would give pedestrians the right of way over vehicular traffic, and the roadway surface would be elevated to sidewalk height and have a different pavement pattern, similar to Central Avenue's Ho Plaza or the downtown Ithaca Commons. If it looks and functions like a sidewalk rather than a street, it won't be driven on, predictions for traffic reductions in surrounding residential neighborhoods evaporate, and an increase in traffic becomes more likely instead. Such severe traffic deterrent measures are in place nowhere else on campus, and there is no need for them here. Cornell has proposed these dramatic measures for the section of roadway in front of Helen Newman Hall because the predicted traffic count of 225 vph at S. Balch Drive was claimed to be too much traffic for pedestrian safety. However, this is far less traffic than other roads on campus or roads in Forest Home and Cornell Heights currently carry. As Figure 1 shows, Cornell's maximum projections for S. Balch Drive are only about half as much as traffic in Forest Home and Cornell Heights during the morning rush hour, and about a third of our traffic during evening rush hour. In addition, it is much less than other roads on campus currently carry, campus roads with as much or more pedestrian traffic as occurs on North Campus. For example, even West Avenue has more vehicular traffic than S. Balch Drive is expected to receive (see Figure 2).- Off-Peak ).OffPeak Impacts: The DEIS did not model off-peak traffic for Circulation Alternative 1. During off-peak hours (the other 22 hours per day), there is the potential for a significant-increase in traffic, especially since the proposed large new 138 space parking lot (including some metered spaces) will be accessible through Forest Home (where none is now), and there will be more delivery trucks headed to and from an expanded North Campus. Although concentrating on the peaks is fine if you are only evaluating roadway carrying capacity and level-of-service for motorists, traffic affects the livability of residential neighborhoods all day, and can have significant Analysis of Comeil University NCRI Page 2 ry impacts. This is especially true during evening hours when Helen Newman's facilities are heavily used, parking restrictions are not in effect, and residents of Forest Home and Cornell Heights (and Hasbrouck Apartments) are trying to go to sleep. Summertime Traffic: Traffic generated during the summer may prove to be a rather important issue for the community. Although the DEIS contains very little information on anticipated summertime traffic, Cornell has made it clear that it would like to make increased use of the expanded facilities on North Campus during the summer. Inevitably, this will result in more traffic in adjacent neighborhoods, during a time when traffic impacts have traditionally been at their least, and the residents have been able to relax and enjoy relatively low-traffic conditions. Pleasant Grove Road/Fuertes Drive Intersection: Assertions that safety on Pleasant Grove Road would be improved if this intersection were eliminated are unsubstantiated. No accident statistics for this existing intersection are presented or analyzed in the DEIS. The current layout of the Pleasant Grove Road/Fuertes Drive intersection has good visibility for five of the six possible turning movements. The only real problem is for drivers coming up the hill who wish to turn left towards the observatory: By the time they can see that there is no opposing traffic, they have practically driven past the intersection. This could be addressed with a "No Left Turn" sign, or solved with modifications to the intersection geometry. There is no clear need to move the intersection a few hundred feet north, as suggested in the DEIS, and thus little justification for the funny wiggle at the intersection with Pleasant Grove Road which wastes a large amount of land. Revising this road alignment allows more room for the playing fields, and thus an opportunity to save the Cradit-Moore House. Considering roadway alignments at the same time as playing field arrangements would likely lead to the best arrangement for both. Northern Gateway Entrance to Campus Although not a part of the current NCRI project, Cornell is also taking a second look at the concept of providing access off of Pleasant Grove Road to serve as a "northern gateway" to the University. This is a fine idea if it actually means a new road which would follow a new alignment from Pleasant Grove Road down to the Thurston Avenue bridge, providing access to North Campus buildings and to Central Campus without leaving campus. But if it is merely something like their Circulation Alternatives 5a or 5b, which direct traffic into Cornell Heights, then it would defeat the Analysis of Cornell University NCRI Page 3 • L purpose of an official entrance. Simply putting up a "Cornell" sign and designating some existing roadway links as the official route to campus J would not improve connectivity. If existing roads could solve the problem, there wouldn't be a problem to solve. Until such time as a major northern entrance is constructed, the currently proposed road through North Campus should be signed as and function as this entrance to the University. Severe traffic-deterrent features on this road are inconsistent with its function as a northern entrance to campus, and should not be permitted. However, it would be appropriate to institute more reasonable traffic calming measures once an alternate northern entrance is constructed and functioning as desired. Relocation of Parking for Helen Newman According to the DEIS (Revision One 4/27/99, Off-Peak Traffic and Impact insert, p. 3), evening traffic generated by Helen Newman and the Community Commons is expected to be 712 trips (or 772 if there are games on the playing fields). The large 138-space parking lot would be responsible for most of these trips, or 655 trips per evening (710 if the fields are in use). Even if the majority of these vehicular trips are routed through the "pedestrian zone" there would still be significant amounts of traffic added to neighborhood roads. This additional evening traffic would more than compensate for any potential peak-hour traffic reduction. Even using the University's optimistic estimates, there would only be a 113 vehicle reduction, counting both AM and PM peaks, and both Forest Home and Cornell Heights. This 113 vehicle reduction (if it materializes) is easily outweighed by even a fraction of the 655 or 710 vehicle increase. It is probably safest, and most convenient for users, to have as many parking spaces as possible west of(and adjacent to) Helen Newman Hall. This would decrease the number of cars driving through Forest Home, minimize driving distance from Central Campus (and eliminate the need to drive in front of Helen Newman itself), and minimize pedestrian exposure as drivers walk from their cars to Helen Newman (with no street crossings required). Capacity of R-Lot: According to the DEIS transportation analysis, even if all employees showed up for work at once, there would still be 36 empty spaces in the new large R-permit lot. Parking lot sizes have been adjusted since then, but they are still too big. And realistically, how many of these employees would be willing (and able) to pay the premium price for on- Analysis of Cornell University NCRI Page 4 campus parking, when they could park free in the adjacent A-Lot, and take a shuttle bus or a short walk to work? It is therefore likely that even more of this parking lot will be unused. Will these extra spaces, unused during the day, be converted to metered parking? If so, this would create a high turnover rate all day, and would significantly increase the tragic impact of the new lot. Reducing the size of the parking lot would also allow more room to rearrange playing fields in the space around the Cradit-Moore House. Other Traffic Concerns Construction Traffic: Insert 36 (Revision One, 4/27/99), meant for p. 164 of the EIS, states that signage will be installed to direct construction truck traffic away from Forest Home and Cornell Heights. Unfortunately, there is currently no route to direct this construction traffic to, underscoring the need for the new internal campus connector road. This road would need to be constructed early in the project timing, so as to provide heavy construction traffic a means of access to the site without unduly impacting the residential neighborhoods of Forest Home and Cornell Heights. CRADIT-MOORE HOUSE The Cradit-Moore House is one of the last remaining houses built by one of the founders of Ithaca. It is important not only for its architectural significance as a well-preserved example of early Greek Revival style, but also for its history and that of its two prominent owners, Isaac Cradit and Dr. Norman Moore. While moving the house might preserve the structure itself, the association of the house with its setting and with the Forest Home community, as well as the historic site itself, would be lost. Preserving the Cradit-Moore House in its current location is the stated preference of the State Historic Preservation Office, the City Planning and Development Board and the Forest Home community. There are many ways of accomplishing this. Alternate Playing Fields Arrangements There are several means of relocating the playing fields in order to avoid moving the Cradit-Moore House or seriously impacting its site. Cornell has claimed that there is a trade-off between athletic facilities and historic preservation, and has stated that the soccer field is more important than the Cradit-Moore House. However, any trade-off could just as easily be viewed as between parking and preservation. Eliminating the proposed parking lot (or moving it into the City) provides ample room for all three Analysis of Cornell University NCRI Page 5 playing fields while preserving the Cradit-Moore House and its site (see Figure 3). In actuality, there doesn't need to be any trade-off at all, as Figures 4 through 6 illustrate. Each of these proposed layouts retains all of the playing fields, in the preferred north-south orientation, and retains the proposed parking lot. More importantly, each of these proposed layouts preserves the Cradit-Moore House, along with the mature trees in its back yard. Suitability of Current Site When the Cradit-Moore House was built, it was surrounded by agricultural fields. Leaving it on its current site and surrounding it with playing fields may not be an ideal setting, but it should be acceptable. If, as the University has stated, the playing fields would be a good neighbor for the Hasbrouck Apartments located across the street, then they should also be a good neighbor for the Cradit-Moore House. To put it another way, if the playing fields would be a bad neighbor for the Cradit-Moore House, then they would also be a bad neighbor for the Hasbrouck Apartments, and the fields should not be located here. Preventing Demolition by Neglect There are several ways to ensure that preserving the Cradit-Moore House on-site would not lead to its deterioration. Cornell has demonstrated that - ' it is indeed capable of using and maintaining an historic old house, such as the Andrew D. White House. If concerns persist, continued maintenance of the Cradit-Moore House according to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards could be made a condition of Site Plan Approval. Another solution would be for Cornell to donate the house and its lot to Historic Ithaca. This way the University would divest itself of the house, maintenance would be assured, and the structure would be preserved in its historic setting. Alternatively, the University should be developing new proposals for incorporating the Cradit-Moore House into its North Campus plans so as to preserve and make the best use of this historic resource which is important to the entire community. Significant Trees There are several large old trees on the site of the Cradit-Moore House which are well worth saving. In addition, there is a very large old-growth maple in the back yard which was recently honored by the Annual Big Tree Search of Tompkins County as being the largest known black maple in the county. While the species of this tree has recently been called into question, it remains a very large and old tree well worth preserving. Analysis of Cornell University NCRI Page 6 Removal Of Trees Along Route If House Is Relocated The FEIS acknowledges (Response 2.3.1) that trees along Pleasant Grove Road would need to be cut down in order to move the Cradit-Moore House into Forest Home. However, the analysis only looked at trees within a 35 ft clear space, and the house itself is approximately 35 ft wide. A clear space 5 to 10 feet wider than the house would probably be needed in order to provide adequate clearance and maneuvering room. This would likely require the removal of significantly more trees than indicated. REZONING OF PLAYING FIELDS Cornell University has requested a rezoning of that portion of the North Campus Residential Initiative project which lies within the Town of Ithaca. However, such "spot" rezoning may not be the best, and is certainly not the only option for the Town and Cornell to consider. Existing Multiple Residence Zoning: Our understanding of the MR zoning is that playing fields would be allowed, provided that residents of Hasbrouck Apartments (which is also within the existing MR zone) are allowed to use the fields, which they will be. The large parking lot would not be permissible under MR zoning (because it is not an accessory use to the Hasbrouck Apartments), but Cornell's proposed site plan could be revised in order to relocate this lot entirely within the City (see Figures 4 and 5). This might be the easiest course of action, since rezoning should not be necessary. Requested R-30 Zoning: Cornell had requested that that portion of the North Campus Residential Initiative which falls within the Town be rezoned to R=30. However, as you know, this could open up a tremendous amount of potential new University-related development. For example, the EIS spells out what some of the traffic impacts might be if a hospital (permissible under R-30 zoning) were to be built in that area. This requested rezoning is unnecessary and unwarranted, and could lead to less municipal control of future development. Recreational District Zoning: Overall, the concept of a new recreational zone is a good one, especially since it would have much broader applications in the Town beyond the current North Campus Residential Initiative. However, we do have some concerns with the first draft as it is written, and we have already shared some of these with the Town Board. Granting Cornell the privilege of rezoning could be made conditional upon Analysis of Corned University NCR[ Page 7 e } preservation of the Cradit-Moore House in its current location, and upon construction of a suitable, unimpeded road through the North Campus project. OTHER CONCERNS Compliance with Pertinent Plans and Goals The Town of Ithaca has repeatedly expressed a willingness to explore means of reducing existing traffic levels in Forest Home. The Town's Comprehensive Plan also calls for protecting residential areas from the adverse effects of traffic. Unfortunately, the current proposal put forth by Cornell has the potential to significantly increase traffic in Forest Home instead. North East Subarea Transportation Study (NESTS): The NESTS study was sponsored by the Ithaca-Tompkins Transportation Council in order to identify and resolve transportation problems in the area northeast of and including Cornell University. One of the study's recommendations states "In conjunction with the re-development of the Cornell North Campus, it is recommended that a connection between Pleasant Grove Road and Thurston Avenue Bridge be created as a gateway to the campus." Note that this recommendation is for a gateway entrance, not a pedestrian zone. Regrading of Site The proposed project involves moving 70,000 cubic yards of material on the site (DEIS, p. 9). The naturally sloping land will be rearranged into a series of terraces separated by steep embankments. Some of these steps between terraces are to be 10, 11, 12, or 14 ft high (p. 9 - 10). In light of this, the claim that "no negative impacts are expected to the topography" (p. 83) seems unjustified. It might be more accurate to state that the natural topography will be largely eliminated by the proposed project. Instead of engaging in such massive earthworks, perhaps all of the playing fields should be located on a different, flatter site, such as where they are now. Then this area could be left as an aesthetic, sloping hillside, much like Libe Slope. In conclusion, we thank the Board for its continuing interest and concern, and hope that the above thoughts prove to be useful as you proceed with reviewing Cornell's North Campus Residential Initiative project. Analysis of Cornell University NCRI Page 8 Figure 1 Trak Volumes on Various Roads Morning and Evening Peak Hour Traffic Vehicles Per Hour AM Peak PM Peak vph vph South Balch Drive With Circulation Alternative 1* 225 207 Roads in Cornell Heights Triphammer Road 520 647 Wait Avenue 396 648 Thurston Avenue 504 746 Roads in Forest Home Pleasant Grove Road 377 580 Forest Home Dr. at Downstream Bridge 478 688 Judd Falls Road 491 660 Roads on Cornell Campus Thurston Ave. at Triphammer Bridge 522 844 University Avenue 354 492 Forest Home Drive 279 287 East Avenue 411 547 Tower Road 349 371 Judd Falls Road 402 512 West Avenue** 247 All traffic volumes taken from DEIS Figs. 32 and 33 "Existing Peak Hour Volumes," except: * Traffic projections taken from NCRI DEIS Appendix Ve, sheets 44, 47, 78, and 81 ** Independent traffic count taken 4/26/99, see Figure 2 �.= Analysis of Cornell University NCR[ Page 9 h. Figure 2 Pedestrian and Vehicular Traffic West Avenue Monday Morning, April 26, 1999 Time Pedestrians* Vehicles** 8:15 to 8:30 58 54 8:30 to 8:45 128 56 8:45 to 9:00 283 78 9:00 to 9:15 150 59 8:15 to 9:15 619 247 * Pedestrians crossing West Avenue. ** Motor vehicles travelling along West Avenue. Does not include construction traffic, or cars arriving at or departing from West Avenue parking lot. Analysis of Cornell University NCR[ Page 10 r ' figure 3 . Alternate Field Arrangement Cradit-Moore House retained, Cornell's proposed roadway alignment retained, All new parking eliminated (or moved off map into City) •.��T 8C=PAR � ,. ,r•A+aE sa ,�. 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PRWOM SOCCMFJELD 'y L Iry a k It A ' � .�r �� rnv m►r X i r B � T MM AREA GETAL TR.rrir ' t ` roe rt. } . • _ Y SEE CNL L4 ORMU=MO Old FOR / IN PAYMO M oEfALS II 19 t 1 8 / - _ SM am 000"g ■7- = / i/•FOA Wst1AM PAWM.OE'pL ' r/ L13 ---- �`� -t� _--1 Z C) .. SEE NOTE it ! -- -� - D - 7 23' I, o' lo — ' k DATE: October 19, 1999 f TO: Town Planning Board FROM: Bruce and Doug Britt RE: North Campus Rezoni The concept of a new recreational zone, with broad applications in the Town beyond the current North Campus Residential Initiative, is a good one. However, we do have some concerns with the first draft as it is written. Specifically: • Section 30D.2 (a) (page 2): This section allows for a single-family dwelling to be located in the Recreational District, provided that it is occupied by a caretaker or other person associated with the recreational use. While this generally makes sense, it may become problematic with regards to the Cradit-Moore House. Presumably, this structure could be grandfathered-in as an existing, nonconforming use. If its current status is that of a single-family dwelling, then it might.be possible for the University to use it to house visiting faculty, but not to house an alumni affairs office or other University-related use. • Section 30D.2 (c) (page 2): This section allows for the parking of vehicles accessory to the uses permitted in adjoining districts or municipalities. However, it seems highly inappropriate to allow parking as an accessory use, when the primary use itself would not be allowed in this zone. For example, it would be troubling to have a developer propose building a "big box" store in Lansing (or a Commercial District within the Town), and expect to have its parking in an area of the Town which was envisioned as park land, and zoned Recreational. One of the purposes of zoning is to address the impacts of development. A major adverse impact of many kinds of development is parking, and the traffic which goes with it. This Accessory Use should be dropped. • Section 30G (page 3): This section allows a maximum of fifteen percent coverage of the total lot. This is a critical aspect of the Zoning, and will help to keep open land which has been zoned Recreational open. It may be that the 15% maximum is too lenient, and that a 10% cap would be more appropriate. • Section 30I.1 (ii) (page 4): This section requires a minimum of one parking space for each 5,000 square feet of designated play area. This translates to about 8.7 spaces per acre, which seems too high for less-intensive uses, such as a golf course. .(The Cornell Golf Course is approximately 150 acres. This would require a minimum of about 1300 parking spaces, whereas they currently seem to function adequately with about 60 marked spaces.) Would a State Park or the Cornell Plantations (potential future candidates for this zoning) qualify as a "place of public assembly"? If so, this minimum requirement of 8.7 spaces per acre would also apply. How large are the various parks in Ithaca, how much parking do they currently have, and is this adequate? The proposed minimum parking requirement seems unnecessarily high, and should probably be reduced ATTACM ENT #11 for parks, golf courses, and other open space with less intensive usage. Perhaps a new category could be added under Section 30I.1: "Park, golf course, or other �.` open space: one parking space for every three [?]acres." • Section 11301 (f) (i) (page 51: This section defines the amount of parking to be inadequate if the demand for parking exceeds the number of spaces available on more than two occasions annually. This seems like too low a threshold. For example, the North Campus area currently has enough parking, except that, twice a year, on move-in and move-out days, a whole lot of extra vehicles show up. This overload is brief, anticipated and planned for, and traffic flow is dealt with smoothly. Should the University be required to construct and maintain a great many more parking spaces, simply to have them stand empty more than 360 days per year? It would make sense to revise this threshold upwards, perhaps to five or ten times per year. • Section 30I.4 page 6): This section calls for a buffer strip to be planted or a fence to be erected to suitably screen the Recreational District from view. While this screening would certainly be welcomed in many cases, particularly for athletic facilities, it would not always be appropriate. For example, it might be desirable to not have parks, golf courses or the Cornell Plantations (all potential candidates for this zoning) screened from adjacent residential areas. • Other Concerns: There are undoubtedly other uses which should be either specifically allowed or restricted within an area zoned Recreational. For _ example, there should be restrictions on outdoor lighting(type, hours of operation, etc), public address systems, etc. This proposed zoning regulation needs to be deliberated and thoroughly thought through before it is approved. Trying to hurry it through for a specific application is probably not in the best long-term interests of the Town. In reality, it is probably not necessary or perhaps even desirable to rezone the North Campus area at this time. Our understanding of the MR zoning is that Cornelrs proposed playing fields would be allowed, provided that residents of Hasbrouck Apartments (which is also within the existing MR zone) are allowed to use the fields, which they will be. The large parking lot would not be permissible under MR zoning (because it is not an accessory use to the Hasbrouck Apartments), but Cornelrs proposed site plan could be revised in order to relocate this lot entirely within the City. The whole Town is scheduled to be rezoned soon. This draft Recreational Zone should be'viewed in context of the "big picture," drafted and revised as part of a Town-wide rezoning effort, with many different potential applications located throughout the Town of Ithaca. It may not be wise to institute such a quick-fix "spot" zoning privilege for a specific developer, especially since it seems to be both unnecessary and uncalled for. Thank you and good luck. i DATE: October 19, 1999 TO: Planning Board Membe FROM: Bruce and Doug Britt RE: NCRI Draft Findings We have taken some time to review the draft Findings for Corell's North Campus Residential Initiative. Overall, it looks good. However, there are several passages which could benefit from some rewording, as noted below. Proposed additions are indicated in bold, deletions in sok eu&. General (p. 2) "...a public hearing held by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board on October -1-619, 1999...11 Discussion (pp. 3 - 5) A.2) Good A.3) Good A.4) Parking Lot Size: The size of Comell's proposed parking lot is more than adequate: According to the DEIS transportation analysis, the capacity of the proposed lot would only need to accommodate 84 cars, assuming that all employees showed up for work at once, and none park in the adjacent A-Lot. Comell's proposal calls for this lot to be 138 spaces. This is far more than the analysis in the DEIS can justify, and the Findings should say so. Proposed wording: "The leeat4eft ate size of the proposed parking lot is aux-ewe more than adequate given the intended use and anticipated demand for parking in the area, as indicated in the DEIS and FEIS." Parking Lot Location: The proposed location of the new R-Lot is also problematic. Cornell has proposed reducing the size of the high-turnover metered lot currently located to the west of Helen Newman Hall from 35 spaces to 12 spaces. It is probably safest, and most convenient for users, to have as many parking spaces as possible west of(and adjacent to) Helen Newman Hall. This would minimize the number of cars driving 1 ATTAiCMENT #12 through Forest Home, minimize driving distance from Central Campus r (and eliminate the need to drive in front of Helen Newman itself), and minimize pedestrian exposure as drivers walk from their cars to Helen Newman. If the proposed new parking lot were to be located entirely within the City, as can readily be done, this would lessen the impact on Forest Home. Furthermore, placing the parking in the City would mean that no zoning change would be required. Proposed wording: "The proposed location of the parking lot may result in a small to moderate increase in traffic through North Campus and Forest Home, with a resultant small to moderate environmental impact on the Forest Home community. The proposed parking lot is not allowed under current multiple residence (M-R) zoning. The potential for relocating this lot west into the City will be explored during the site plan review process." B.1 - 3) Good B.4) There are many possible means of rearranging the parking, roads and playing fields in order to preserve the Cradit-Moore House in situ. Town Planning Staff have suggested at least one good idea, vire have proposed several others in our Analysis, and there are many, many more. Proposed wording: "For example, this could be accomplished by shifting the northerly field in a westward direction..." B.5) This Finding should probably mention the adverse impacts of relocating the Cradit-Moore House to the Forest Home site; the significant number of trees along Pleasant Grove Road which would need to be cut in order to allow passage for the house, the loss of park-like open-space in the heart of Forest Home, the loss of archeological history in proposed site, the issue of"creating history" by moving house into historic community, etc. B.6) This Finding contradicts Findings B 1 - B5. The house is a significant resource (Bl) which should be preserved as an integral part of NCRI (B 1 a); relocating it would have an adverse impact (B2 & B5), and it is not only possible but practical to rearrange the playing fields so as to maintain the house in its current location (B4). Cornell has yet to present any legitimate, compelling reasons (social, economic or otherwise) why it is better to move the house than to leave it on its historic site; they simply prefer to move it, in spite of the (avoidable) impacts. 2 If you want to say something positive about Cornell's proposed mitigation measures, you could change Finding B6'to read: "ale The Planning Board finds it preferable to maintain the Cradit-Moore House in its present location. However, H the house is moved, the Board finds that the University's proposed course of action for the move mitigates adverse impacts to the maximum extent practicable, consistent with social, economic and other essential considerations." C.1) "Eliminate" is the wrong word. The land is currently zoned MR, not R-30. You can't eliminate something which is not currently allowed. Suggested wording: "The proposed rezoning would eefe not allow a number of higher intensity land uses currently allowed under the Residence District R-30 zoning district..." C.2) Again, "eliminate" is the wrong word. Suggested wording: "While eliminating not allowing a number of other potentially higher intensity uses, the proposed rezoning would still allow..." `f E. The removal of 17 mature trees from the Cradit-Moore House site is a significant impact, which needs to be mitigated. Suggested wording: "Such impact h e-- eve- is shall be further reviewed by the Planning Board during the site plan review process, and mitigation measures suggested so that the final site plan is appropriately balanced with other project objectives and social, economic and other essential considerations." G. Both the City Planning and Development Board and Cornell's Fuertes Observatory staff have expressed concern about the possible effects that increased lighting in North Campus could have on the Fuertes Observatory. Proposed street lighting along the proposed new road would also likely be visible from parts of Forest Home. While the project could certainly be revised to minimize off-site light impacts without hurting the programmatic goals of NCRI, it is premature to state that "the project will not have any significant adverse impacts related to lighting." Suggested wording: "With regard to potential adverse impacts due to artificial lighting, the Planning Board finds that the 3 .. , proposed outdoor lighting for the project is consistent with current best management practices for outdoor lighting with regard to preventing glare and spillage offsite, and spillage of light upward into the atmosphere. "Given the existing and expected future use of the Fuertes Observatory, and the existing amount of light spillage and its resulting impact on the utility of that facility, no significant adverse impacts on the Fuertes Observatory due to offsite light spillage and glare are expected. However, the Planning Board intends to further study the off-site impacts of lighting during the site plan review process." 1. There is no need to remove the Cradit-Moore House or most of the existing vegetation from the site (see Finding B4). However, if the house is moved, mitigation measures would be called for. Suggested rewording: "With regard to visual impacts associated with the potential removal of the Cradit-Moore House and existing vegetation on the site, the Planning Board finds that such impacts have been ether- prrejeet ebjeetiv s a aeekg, eeenefaie �ra t� t-rsuz�r-ti��zlx� mitigated to the extent practicable through proposed preservation of some existing vegetation on the site, and the proposed planting of replacement trees-and other landscaping as shown on site plan submission." Certification of Finding to Approve (p. 6) 3. "...adverse environmental effects revealed in the environmental impact statement process w#h will be minimized or avoided by incorporating..." Thank you for your efforts, and good luck. 4 103 Judd Fal lL��5�("d. lthacaMY 14 October oder 1 g, 1999 Members 7 i f the P i=_nn i ng Board Town of l t haca Ithaca, IN 14850 He;Corne l i Un i ver-•s i ty, North I t amps s Res i debt i a l Initiative Bear. F l ann i ng Board Members: Your purpose in making a determination Cin the site plan for the North Campus Res i Bent i a l Initiative must be to balance i_orne i l 's program needs against the needs of Town I o{ i t nava neighborhoods. l am a res i dent of Forest Home, l have two mia j ars concerns:ncer�nL; .1 the project as cirr ent l y designed will result in potentially large increases in traffic i n Forest Home; (2) the proposal to move the Crad i t-41oor e house is ne ii t Her necessary nor in the pub l i c interest. (1) Traffic. i_o °ne i i has proposed a two-way roadway linking F l e aslant Grove Road and Thurston rur-st on Avenue. This roadway will not mitigate traffic prob l ems in t Forest Home caused sell mainly by open i nib a new, 136 car, piark i nth lot just st o t f P i ea lath Grove Road i h i t is because the proposed roadway mill be heiav i t y traffic- calmed, raf fic-callied, acid there will thus be huge d i a i ncent i!Vie_5 to lit=CCS•1 the Lii7t"k i ng lot from m Thurston Avenue. l will also remind you that this proposed roadway, like Jessup Road, w1 l l b. pr1vate roadway, :hI& in r-di_._es for me h_ concer=, t•=_at,i i li i � Y 7; ��r .7 tib [ ii i�:-. 7 t r t hat, in the future, Core e l l may close the road a i t ogether or revert to parking lot access from P l e a=;ant Grove Road only. I can think of at least three possible mitigation Tteas fires. You can shill ubt ed l g is►ii'k of others: Require e that Cornell move the entrance to the parking list i orth. preferably to ,ii_::=s p Road, This would have the additional advantage of ATTACHMENT #13 e l i m i nat i ng Lart awkward and potent i a 11 is dangerous i nt ersect i on IPE i t h P i easLant �^ Grove. t P l easant Grove Road i S heavily l� t,�, ei ad and many pedestrians,:t r i gin including } children, cross from the Hasbr r ick H�r�r t ment in the vicinity o f the proposed i nt e9s ect i on with Pleasant Grove Road.) (b) Require, Lit a cond i t i cn of approval, that Carne l i design and implement a new entrance to the Campus from Pleasant Grove Road north of Jessup that would proceed through Hort h Campus and intersect with Thurston Avenue, and t hat, upon completion of such mead, the present proposed ed antr'i7n e to the park i rq lot from Pleasant Grove Road be closet. This possibility was discussed informally with the Planning Board at a previoLs meeting; Planning Gourd member: at that time expressed their belief that this mould be superior to the so l art i on shown on the current site plan. .c) Approve a pLarl;i ng lot with great 1 y reduced capacity--for example, twenty cars--primarily for handicapped parking. The A-lot ►s about a five minute walk from the new dining facility and playing fields, and it has plenty of unused capacity. 2) The Crad i t-I`loore house, A recr_,n f i g arat i on of the site plan can save an h i st or:i c house and vLa l uLab l e landscaping, i r ic.l ud i rip what is, as tar as is ):mown, the largest black maple in Tompkins County. Arguments that the house in that l ocLat i L n would not be appealing to private buyer's are neither proven nor germane to the Board's dec:i s i ori. The Only reasonable question for the Board is: What is the puha i i c i Pit er es?' I be l i eve that maintaining our her i t age intact is the preferred option, and that this can be achieved without compromising C orne l l 's programmatic goa l r.: iLari,. you for your reasoned ionLi L _ 7i i U . Rut h I". Nahr Suggestions for Minimizing Avoidable Impacts While Allowing NCRI to Proceed Cradit-Moore House • Preserve on site • Use, or donate (with lot) to Historic Ithaca • Rearrange other facilities so as to avoid house lot New Road • 25 - 30 mph speed limit for entire length • Eliminate stop signs in "pedestrian zone" • Avoid having roadway ramp up to sidewalk height • Add bus pulloff so that stopped buses don't block road • Sign as official campus entrance • Easy intersection with Pleasant Grove Road Parking • Keep all metered parking in current location (west of Helen Newman) • Reduce size of R-permit parking lot • Move R-permit lot westward, or lengthen road east of parking lot i Lighting • Eliminate lights along new road between Helen Newman and Pleasant Grove Road • Reduce lighting in parking lots, use shorter poles, turn off after midnight Zoning • Carefully develop Recreational District zoning for its various Town- wide applications • Grant rezoning only if in best interests of Town • Avoid rezoning if all parking is within City DBB 10/19/99 ATTACHMENT 414 Figure 3 Proposed Alternative B2 TNorth 14y Not to Scale t1 ;` Jessup Fields li 1 icc 0 y y;' r; s en h UO3 rim . � � _...... jy �"• 4y 1( S �' l �/'1� a en ewsnan Katt--•-•- f� Beebe Lake N r, — Base map from Cornell North Campus DEIS Proposed road, parking lot and playing field layout by Douglas and Bruce Brittain Analysts of North Campus DEIS Page 16 Metered Parking Lot Layout Pedestrian Zone a� ar � � s�Js-� IIII lilt Existing Condition: 35 Spaces IT . -I-- (SCE CCrA+.) �. � �:�1�+�4 •�. i ( .ELM Krrr r.Vt 1 Cornell Proposal: Spaces with Drop Off IZ I Brittain Proposal: 35 Spaces with Drop Off TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca,New York 14850 Tuesday. October 19, 1999 AGENDA 7:30 P.M. Persons to be heard (no more than five minutes). 7:35 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modification of the previously approved plan for the Montessori Middle School, located at 122 East King Road on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 43-1-3.6,Residence District R-15. Proposed site plan revisions include the relocation of a sign, changes to two walkways, relocation of the driveway turnaround, and use of alternative plant species in the landscaping plan. Montessori School, Owner/Applicant; Peter Demjanec, Demjanec & Associates, Architects, Agent. 7:45 P.M. SEQR Determination, Old Hundred Site Plan Modification, 704 Five Mile Drive. 7:50 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modification of the previously approved plan for Old Hundred, located at 704 Five Mile Drive on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 31-4-2, Residence District R-30. Proposed modifications include relocation of four parking spaces, placing asphalt over the existing gravel drive, and changing the location of a row of shrubs. Denmark Development,Inc., Owner/Applicant; Patricia and Elizabeth Classen,Agents. 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Approval, a Recommendation to the Town Board regarding the proposed rezoning from MR Multiple Residence to a new Recreational District for Cornell University's proposed North Campus Residential Initiative, and adoption of a Statement of Findings pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act regarding the North Campus project, located on the west side of Pleasant Grove Road and south side of Jessup Road on all or parts of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No's. 67-1-1.1, 68-1-11.1, 68-1-11.2, and 68-1-12.2, comprising approximately 14.1 acres of land. The overall project in both the City and Town of Ithaca is proposed to consist of new dormitories to house up to 560 new students, a new"community commons"dining hall/student activities center, a new road connecting the existing South Balch Drive to Pleasant Grove Road, a new 142 space parking lot,three new soccer fields,tennis courts and basketball courts, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Cornell University,Owner/Applicant; Kathryn Wolf,Trowbridge and Wolf,Landscape Architects,Agent. 6. Persons to be heard (continued from beginning of meeting if necessary). 7. Approval of Minutes: Olen„ available at time ,.f.,,..:'eat)June 15, 1999 (in packet). 8. Other Business. 9. 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 ITHACA PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Tuesday, October 19, 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, October 19, 1999, at 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, N.Y. , at the following times and on the following matters: 7:35 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modification of the previously approved plan for the Montessori Middle School, located at 122 East King Road on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 43-1-3 . 6, Residence District R-15. Proposed site plan revisions include the relocation of a sign, changes to two walkways, relocation of the driveway turnaround, and use of alternative plant species in the landscaping plan. Montessori School, Owner/Applicant; Peter Demjanec, Demjanec & Associates, Architects, Agent. 7 :50 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modification of the previously approved plan for Old Hundred, located at 704 Five Mile Drive on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 31-4-2 , Residence District R-30 . Proposed modifications include relocation of four parking spaces, placing asphalt over the existing gravel drive, and changing the location of a row of shrubs. Denmark Development, Inc. , Owner/Applicant; Patricia and Elizabeth Classen, Agents. 8:00 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Approval, a Recommendation to the Town Board regarding the proposed rezoning from MR Multiple Residence to a new Recreational District for Cornell University's proposed North Campus Residential Initiative, and adoption of a Statement of Findings pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act regarding the North Campus project, located on the west side of Pleasant Grove Road and south side of Jessup Road on all or parts of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No's. 67-1-1. 1, 68-1-11. 1, 68-1-11.2, and 68-1-12 .2 , comprising approximately 14. 1 acres of land. The overall project in both the City and Town of Ithaca is proposed to consist of new dormitories to house up to 560 new students, a new "community commons" dining hall/student activities center, a new road connecting the existing South Balch Drive to Pleasant Grove Road, a new 142 space parking lot, three new soccer fields, tennis courts and basketball courts, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Cornell University, Owner/Applicant; Kathryn Wolf, Trowbridge and Wolf, Landscape Architects, 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. Individuals with visual impairments, hearing impairments 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, AICD Director of. Planning 273-1747 Dated: Friday, October 8, 1999 Publish: Wednesday, ::.October 13, 1999 The Ithaca Journal Wednesday, October 13, 1999 TOWN OF ITHA,CA PLANNING BOARD Owner/Appiicont; Kathryn NOTICE OF Wolf, Trowbridge and Wolf, PUBLIC HEARINGS Landscape Architects,Agent. Tuesday,Oct, 19, 1949 Said Planning Board will at Bdirection of the said times and said place Chairperson of the Planningg hear all persons in support of Board NOTICE IS HEREBY such matters or objections GIVEN that Public Hearings thereto.. Persons may pappeor will be held b the Planning lydivaduais with visual impairsor. Board of the Town of Ithaca on Tuesday, Oclober 19ments, hearing impairments 1999, at 126 East Seneca, or other s-pecial needs, will Street, Ithaca, NY. at the be provided with assistance fallowing limes 134 on the as necessary, upon request. followingg matters: Persons desiring assistance 7.35 P. - Consideration of must make such a request not Preliminary and Final Site less than 48 hours Ana to the Plan Approval for the pro. time of the public hearings. Posed modificalion of the Jonathan Kanter AICP previously approvedpion for Director of Planning the Montessori Middle 273-1747 School, located at 122 East October 13, 1999 King Road on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 431-3.6, Residence District R45. Pro. posed site pplan revisions in. elude the relocoNon of a sign, changes la two walkways, relocation of the driveway turnaround, and use of alter- native plant species in the landscaping plan. Montes- sori School, Owner/ Applicant Peter Demlonec, Demjanec & Associates, Ar. chitects, Agent. 7:50 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the pro. posed modification of the previously Approved plan for Old Hundred located at 704 Five Mile Drive on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.31-4.2, Residence District R-30. Pro- posed modifications include relocation of four parking spaces, placing asphalt over the existing gravel drive,and changir the location of a raw ofg shrubs. Denmark Development, Inc., Owner/ Applicont; Patricia and Elizabeth Classen, Agents 8,00 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary Site Plon Ap. proval,a Recommendation to the Town Board regarding the ppropposed rezoning from MR lvtuftiple Residence to a new Recreational District for Cor- nell University's proposed North Compus Residential 16 tiative, and adoption of a Statement of Findings purse- unt to the New York State Environmental Quality Re- view Act regarding the North Campus project, located on The west side of Pleasant Grove Road and south side of Jessup Road an all or parts of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No-s.67-1-1.1, 68.1-11.1, 68-7-# .2, and 68.1-12.2, comprising approximotely 14.1 acres of iand.The over. w' at project in both the City and TaIthaca Is pro- posed to consist of new dor- mitories to house up to 560 new students, a new commu- nity commons dining ball/ student activities center, o new road connecting the ex sting South Botch Qrive to Pleasant Grove Road, a new 142 space parking lot, three new soccer fields, tennis courts and basketball courts, and bicycle andpedestrian facilities. Cornell University, e . � TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD ATTENDANCE SHEET DATE: October 19, 1999 PLEA5E PRIA/TYOuR NAME PLEA5E PRINT ADDRE55/AFFILIATION (Please PRINT to ensure accuracy in official minutes) �u ELLS ��►l �''1 AN C., d- A sc o c. fzt / �i ZClau&eIr�; e [Gave- C. 5S YL �unnon 'fir rtet 00(K-9M J�Lxni:lv f,Jar�� f �11,� �54�► R�crc 'c�.k J ✓u QCs - %vine e 1 { 5 TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD ATTENDANCE SHEET DATE: October 19, 1999 PLEASE PRINTYOUR NAME PLEASE PRINTADQRE55/AFFILIATI0N (Please PRINT to ensure accuracy in official minutes) Po'l e 3-3 r-i)X-v--Sf HO tw App C--k kz-4e.V) cG r+n O zoo Fore c,� gomc kiv*cv 41� 1F�6 70 Wik�k P- 1 D � k6L A Q I L Clm� 3o-A 4 a� "` •w A TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD ATTENDANCE SHEET DATE: October 19, 1999 PLEASE PRINTYOUR NAME PLEASE PRIN/TADDRE55/AFFILIATION (Please PRINT to ensure accuracy in official minutes) ire # A 811 SUtil 1' Gc T ,-z'r�-c - �vc U C 116 c pn�,sr ,rte; :mkt u� ;2IJ 4 AN r A(t lee,fd -.7iww ri14�iPS c% Fo Pd &L LL 47A-vw t- /,c,*.,J �► v'P-j' TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I, Sandra Polce being duly sworn, depose and say that I am a Senior Typist 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 the Town of Ithaca Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York, on Tuesday, October 19, 1999 commencing at 7:30 P.M., as per attached. f. Location of Sign Board used for Posting: Bulletin Board, Front &Entrance of Town Hall. Date of Posting : October 8, 1999 Date of Publication: October 13, 1999 Sandra Polce, Senior Typist Town of Ithaca. STATE OF NEW YORK) SS: COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13th day of October 1999. r =' Notary Public ="DEBORAH KELLEY Notary•Public,State of New YO* No. 01 KE13025073 0 aiified in s h y er�OUWmay/ ComnmiWon Exp M Z0.1