HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnvironmental Review Committee Mecklenburg Hgts. Afford. HousingTOWN OF ITHACA
PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
TO: Conservation Board/Environmental Rev e ommittee
FROM: Jonathan Kanter, Director of Planning
DATE: August 21. 1997
RE: Development Application Subject to Conservation Board Review.
Enclosed for review by the Conservation Board, per the requirements of Local Law No.4 of
1993, are materials for the following application before the Town of Ithaca Town Board and
Planning Board:
Project No.: 9708253. Mecklenburg Heights Affordable Housing Proposal, Mecklenburg Road
Description: Consideration of request for rezoning from R-15 Residence to MR Multiple
Residence and sketch plan review for the proposed development of 56 apartment units in
seven buildings to be located on a 9.12 +/- acre portion of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.
27-1-13.12, totalling 95 +/- acres. The site is located on Mecklenburg Road, adjacent to
the Town of Ithaca/City of Ithaca boundary, R-15 Residence District. The proposed
development would consist entirely of rental apartments targetted for families making no
more than 50 percent of the area median family income. The applicant has received
approval for a funding commitment from the New York State Division of Housing and
Community Renewal (DHCR) under the Low Income Tax Credit Program and the HOME
Program. Anthony Ceracche, Owner; Conifer Realty, Applicant; John Fennessey, Agent.
The action referenced above is tentatively scheduled for Town Board consideration at their
September 8. 1997 meeting, and if referred to the Planning Board for further consideration, would
be scheduled for sketch plan review at the September 16. 1997 Planning Board meeting.
Please let me know if you have any questions on this matter.
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