HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 2023-02-21 TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
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215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca,New York 14850
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 7:00 P.M.
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AGENDA
1. SEQR Determination: Cortright 2-Lot Subdivision, 653 Elmira Road.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the
proposed subdivision located at 653 Elmira Road. The proposal involves subdividing the 48+/- acre
parcel into two parcels.Parcel A, at 2.6+-acres, contains existing residential structures and barns.
Parcel A also contains an access drive(labeled"Parcel C")that will be granted as an easement to
the Town of Ithaca for access to Parcel B. Parcel B, at 45+/- acres,is undeveloped stream bottom
land that will be conveyed to the Town of Ithaca for eventual sale to New York State for
consolidation with an adjacent parcel owned by New York State. The purpose of the
subdivision/consolidation is to provide land for the future Black Diamond Trail. This is an
Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental
review. Estate of Isaac Cortright, Owner; Town of Ithaca,Applicant/Agent.
3. Consideration of a sketch plan for the proposed Mirabito convenience store, fuel canopy, and car
wash,located at 301 Pine Tree Road. The project involves demolishing the existing Mirabito
building and re-developing the site with a new 6,600+/- square foot Mirabito convenience store
with fuel canopy and carwash, along with an adjoining fast-food restaurant with drive-thru. This is
an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to
environmental review. Cornell University, Owner; Mirabito Energy Products—Brett Hughes,
Applicant/Agent.
4. Persons to be heard.
5. Other Business.
6. Adjournment.
C.J. Randall
Director of Planning
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I, Abby Homer, Administrative Assistant for the Town of Ithaca being duly sworn, depose and say, that
deponent is not a party to the actions, is over 21 years of age with a professional address of 215 North Tioga
Street, Ithaca,New York.
That on the 14th day of February 2023, deponent served the within Notice upon the property owners
within 500 ft. of the properties and projects identified below for:
Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision located at 653 Elmira Road.
The proposal involves subdividing the 48+/- acre parcel into two parcels. Parcel A, at 2.6+- acres, contains existing
residential structures and barns. Parcel A also contains an access drive (labeled"Parcel C") that will be granted as an
easement to the Town of Ithaca for access to Parcel B. Parcel B,at 45--/-acres,is undeveloped stream bottom land that
will be conveyed to the Town of Ithaca for eventual sale to New York State for consolidation with an adjacent parcel
owned by New York State. The purpose of the subdivision/consolidation is to provide land for the future Black
Diamond Trail. This is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to
environmental review. Estate of Isaac Cortright,Owner;Town of Ithaca, Applicant/Agent.
By depositing same enclosed in a postpaid addressed wrapper, in a post office under the exclusive care
and custody of the United States Post Office Department within the State of New York, and that the attached
notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca on February 14, 2023, and
the notice has been duly published in the official newspaper, Ithaca Journal on February 15, 2023.
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Public Notice
Originally published at ithacajournal.com on 02/15/2023
TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on
Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. on the following matter; Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision
Approval for the proposed subdivision located at 653 Elmira Road,The proposal involves subdividing the 48+/-acre
parcel into two parcels. Parcel A, at 2.6+-acres, contains existing residential structures and barns. Parcel A also
contains an access drive(labeled Parcel C)that will be granted as an easement to the Town of Ithaca for access to
Parcel B. Parcel 8, at 45+/-acres, is undeveloped stream bottom land that will be conveyed to the Town of Ithaca for
eventual sale to New York State for consolidation with an adjacent parcel owned by New York State. The purpose of the
subdivision/consolidation is to provide land for the future Black Diamond Trail.This is an Unlisted Action under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review. Estate of Isaac Cortright, Owner;Town of
Ithaca,Applicant/Agent. Members of the public are welcome to attend in-person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom.The
public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments in-person or through Zoom at
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83643764382, If the public would like to attend the meeting for viewing purposes only, it is
recommended to watch the livestrearn video on YouTube
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC9vycXkJ6klVlibjhCy7NQ/Iive), Any person wishing to address the board will be
heard. In addition,comments can be sent via email to towncierk@town.ithaca.ny.us up to the end of business the day of
the meeting and all comments will be forwarded to the board.Additional information is available at
www.town.ithaca.ny.us. C.J. Randall, Director of Planning 2/15/23
TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
February 21, 2023
MINUTES
Present: Greg Lindquist, Chair; Members Fred Wilcox, Liz Bageant, Yvonne Fogarty, Cindy
Kaufman, Bill Arms, and Kelda McGurk. Ariel Casper(remote)
CJ Randall and Chris Balestra, Planning; Marty Moseley, Codes; Susan Brock, Attorney for the
Town; John Little, IT; Dan Thaete and David O'Shea, Engineering and Becky Jordan, Deputy
Town Clerk
Mr. Greg Lindquist called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the introduction of new
members Kelda McGurk, Alternate and Caitlin Cameron coming on board in April 2023.
Announcement of Yvonne's April retirement from the planning board after many years of
service.
Agenda Item 1 Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval, Cortright 2-Lot
Subdivision, 653 Elmira Road, Tax Parcel 35.-1-18
Overview
Mr. Goodman stated the project has been in the works for decades now and is part of the Black
Diamond Trail project that New York State Parks has been working on for a long time. In the
meeting material there is the Planning Board approval for the subdivision from 23 years ago in
2000. The subdivision wasn't consummated back then because NYS Parks discovered title issues
with the property so the approval expired after 10 years. A couple of years ago I started working
with Tompkins County to try to help NYS Parks out with getting rights to the remaining private
parcels for the lower Black Diamond Trail which goes from Buttermilk Falls State Park to Lower
Treman. About four years ago there was a subdivision of six acres at the back part of Eddydale
Farm property. The Town bought that and is planning on transferring it to NYS Parks. The parcel
on tonight's agenda became part of a lien foreclosure auction at the end of January. The
Grimm's, owners of Gray Haven Motel were the high bidders at the foreclosure auction, so
we've been working with them to buy the back portion which requires the same subdivision
approval granted in 2000. The Town will then transfer the property to NYS Parks so they can
combine parcels and move forward with the Black Diamond Trail.
Mr. Wilcox asked who currently owns the parcel under consideration?
Mr. Goodman stated that on paper the current owner may be the Estate of Isaac Cortright but
they were sued by the Estate of Orson Ledger, so the court ordered it to be sold at auction. The
Grimm's were the high bidders. The Town Board entered into a purchase contract contingent on
the closing which there is 30 days to occur.
Mr. Lindquist asked if the foreclosure would dissolve all liens against the property currently such
as municipal land or county taxes? Are there any taxes that the county will waive?
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Mr. Goodman replied that the minimum amount of about$355,000 set for auction includes all
back taxes so the estate will be paying off all back taxes once bid amount is received at closing.
Ms. Fogarty inquired whether the total lot amount is 61 acres.
Ms. Balestra replied no, it includes land already town owned.
SEQR Determination
PB RESOLUTION 2023-03: SEQR
Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval
Cortright 2-Lot Subdivision
653 Elmira Road
Tax Parcel No. 35.-1-18
Town of Ithaca Planning Board, February 21, 2023
WHEREAS:
1. This action is Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed
subdivision located at 653 Elmira Road. The applicant proposes subdividing the 48+/- acre
parcel into two parcels. Parcel A, at 2.6+- acres, contains existing residential structures and
barns. Parcel A also contains an access drive (labeled "Parcel C") that will be granted as an
easement to the Town of Ithaca for access to Parcel B. Parcel B, at 45+/- acres, is
undeveloped stream bottom land that will be conveyed to the Town of Ithaca for eventual
sale to New York State for consolidation with an adjacent parcel owned by New York State.
The purpose of the subdivision/consolidation is to provide land for the future Black Diamond
Trail. This is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is
subject to environmental review. Estate of Isaac Cortright, Owner; Town of Ithaca,
Applicant/Agent;
2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is acting in an
uncoordinated review with respect to the Project;
3. The Planning Board, on February 21, 2023, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short
Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and Parts 2 and 3
prepared by the Town Planning staff, a survey map entitled"Proposed Subdivision Map
Showing Lands of Hazel S. Cortright, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County,New York",
prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C., dated 12/30/99 and revised 3/2/00, and other application
materials; and
4. Town planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental
significance with respect to the proposed project;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
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That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law
and 6 NYCRR Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review for the above referenced
action as proposed, based on the information in the EAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in
the EAF Parts 2 and 3, and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Moved: Fred Wilcox Seconded: Yvonne Fogarty
Vote: ayes—Casper, Kaufman, Wilcox, Fogarty, Lindquist, Arms, and Bageant
Public Hearing
Mr. Lindquist opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. There was no one wishing to address the
board and the public hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m.
PB RESOLUTION 2023-04: Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval
Cortright 2-Lot Subdivision
653 Elmira Road
Tax Parcel No. 35.4-18
Town of Ithaca Planning Board, February 21, 2023
WHEREAS:
1. This action is Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed
subdivision located at 653 Elmira Road. The applicant proposes subdividing the 48+/- acre
parcel into two parcels. Parcel A, at 2.6+- acres, contains existing residential structures and
barns. Parcel A also contains an access drive (labeled "Parcel C") that will be granted as an
easement to the Town of Ithaca for access to Parcel B. Parcel B, at 45+/- acres, is
undeveloped stream bottom land that will be conveyed to the Town of Ithaca for eventual
sale to New York State for consolidation with an adjacent parcel owned by New York State.
The purpose of the subdivision/consolidation is to provide land for the future Black Diamond
Trail. This is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is
subject to environmental review. Estate of Isaac Cortright, Owner; Town of Ithaca,
Applicant/Agent;
2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting in an
uncoordinated review with respect to the project, has on February 21, 2023, made a negative
determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate
a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and Parts 2 and
3 prepared by the Town Planning staff; and
3. The Planning Board, on February 21, 2023, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a survey
map entitled"Proposed Subdivision Map Showing Lands of Hazel S. Cortright, Town of
Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York", prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C., dated 12/30/99 and
revised 3/2/00, and other application materials;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
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1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary
and Final Subdivision Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Subdivision
Checklists, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in a
significant alteration of neither the purpose of subdivision control nor the policies enunciated
or implied by the Town Board; and
2. That the Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the
proposed subdivision located at 653 Elmira Road, as shown on the survey map noted in
Whereas #3 above, subject to the following conditions:
a. That parcel B and the access easement are conveyed to the Town of Ithaca within six
months of this approval;
b. Revision of the final subdivision plat to include:
i. The current names of all property owners that surround the property;
ii. The current property conditions, with the most updated structures and site
elements;
iii. In the Title Information block, the current property owner names and the"Town
of Ithaca" instead of New York State Parks as the entity receiving Parcel B and
easement for Parcel C; and
c. Submission for signing by the Chairperson of the Planning Board of an original and three
dark lined prints of the revised final subdivision plat, prior to filing with the Tompkins
County Clerk Office, and submission of a copy of the receipt of filing to the Town of
Ithaca Planning Department.
Moved: Ariel Casper Seconded: Fred Wilcox
Vote: ayes—Casper, Kaufman, Wilcox, Fogarty, Lindquist, Arms, and Bageant
Item 2 Sketch plan for the proposed Mirabito convenience store, fuel canopy, and car
wash, located at 301 Pine Tree Road. The project involves demolishing the existing Mirabito
building and re-developing the site with a new 6,600+/- square foot Mirabito convenience store
with fuel canopy and carwash, along with an adjoining fast-food restaurant with drive-thru. This
is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to
environmental review. Cornell University, Owner; Mirabito Energy Products—Brett Hughes,
Applicant/Agent.
Overview
Mr. Neal Zinsmeyer; Engineer from Napierala Consulting introduced Brett Hughes;
Mirabito/tenant, Kristen Gutenberger; Cornell Real Estate and Jim Ballantyne from his team.
Mirabito is looking to upgrade many of their stores, this being one of them. It is a total of 6,600
sf building, 4,800 of which is Mirabito and 1,800 for Burger King with the drive thru. This is a
big upgrade for Mirabito as the current store is about 200 sf. We are proposing eight fueling
stations, which is the number of dispensing units the current station has now. We ended up with
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this site scenario based on the split zone with Commercial on the east side, VFR on the west in
order to keep form going down a zone change path. We are looking for sketch plan input to take
back and discuss with team and move forward through the process.
Mr. Lindquist asked if there may be any thought as to location of green space being pushed
further out toward the street to act as a buffer and patio seating be shaded from street view?
Mr. Zinsmeyer responded certainly, that was one of the comments from county planning as well
and they will take that into consideration.
Mr. Arms emphasized a key point in the Town of Ithaca Conservation Board environmental
review in that all other buildings on that street are well set back from the street with green space
in between street and building. Putting such a large building right on the corner has all sorts of
disadvantages. There are two quite spacious areas being consolidated into one and I can't help
thinking too much is being squeezed into one reduced area.
Ms. Bageant commented that the sketch plan looks a lot like what is there right now. Would like
to see something more aligned with the visions that the Town and Cornell has for this area in
terms of pedestrian friendliness and a denser community feel.
Mr. Hughes replied that they are very much willing to work with Cornell and the Town to create
an upscale convenience center. We're really going to invest and put thought and effort into
upscale architecture and collaborate with the walkability much like urban planning. What exists
there today is very underserving of the area. We want to bring some of the modern architecture,
food service offerings and technology when it comes to fueling equipment. Traditional fossil
fuels are not going away any time soon,but we are very much paying attention to alternative
fuels. Also, we have a partnership with the New York Power Authority to deploy vehicle
charging stations throughout the region so we look forward to offering EV charging at this
location. We are putting a lot of thought and effort and being very cognizant of how we make
this an upscale offer for the community to last years and years.
Ms. Kaufman asked if the quantity of parking is based on code requirement for the building size
and how did you come up with the size of the building? My biggest concern is the size of the
building. The canopy is going to be very large.
Mr. Hughes replied that as far as the fueling positions they are proposing the same as what exists
today which is four fueling dispensers. We want to leave room for alternative supply. Parking is
a big part of the convenience as is allowing people to get in and out easily.
Mr. Zinsmeyer added that the goal is to be efficient, and they have minimums to meet the needs
of both businesses. This is a typical scenario to meet the parking code.
Mr. Hughes commented that the building that exists today is not sufficient to compete. The
business has evolved, and we want to keep pace with the modern offerings. In other communities
where we've had opportunity to redevelop with our modern convenience offerings has been very
well received. Big emphasis on full food service offering while still maintaining the typical core
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convenience items that you find in most convenience stores. Burger King was an interesting
touch to this project as an existing operator that has served the community for some time. We're
really in collaboration with Cornell and the Town to put forth a development plan that
reinvigorates and still leans on the legacy offerings that have existed at the corner for some time
and one that is going to be around for another 50 years.
Ms. Fogarty wondered if 6,600 sf of convenience store is really needed in the community with
P&C and the drugstore across the street that carries food as well. It doesn't fit in with the
neighborhood.
Mr. Hughes commented that in collaborating with Kristin and the Cornell team and their
architects there is an emphasis on aesthetics and that what the project team is proposing,
architecturally speaking, meet the objectives that are in line with the vision for East Hill.
Mr. Arms asked if they weren't working to the zoning restrictions would it have helped to find
better or different locations to place the building?
Mr. Zinsmeyer replied that they looked at many scenarios and obviously the driving force was
the zoning. There were 18 other versions of sketch plans before presenting the current one before
presenting to the town.
Mr. Hughes stated that there were preapplication workshops with Sue Ritter, former Director of
Planning and Marty, Director of Code Enforcement and we looked at quite a few scenarios with
their guidance and this is a plan that everyone felt pretty comfortable putting forward that meets
the requirements from zoning perspective while allowing us to evolve and still maintain the
existing uses that are there today.
Ms. Randall referred to the Cornell Master Plan for East Hill Village gearing it more toward a
visitors center but which also indicates gateway improvements at this intersection. Is this
intended to be part of the project? Some of the enabling projects are to remove gas station and
fast-food restaurant. The plan calls out parcel 17f It is my understanding there is an emphasis on
gateway features and improvements. Is this still relevant and applicable?
Ms. Gutenberger replied that while she appreciates the comment, Cornell's plans have evolved
over the years since the last master plan was created. It would be best to consult with Cornell
Planning. We have asked for the building to be forward, and canopy be in back so that it creates
somewhat of a gateway. This will all be run through our planning and architects' office to try to
be as consistent with that plan as possible.
Mr. Moseley agreed. Conversations have occurred between the project team and the Town
whereas Planning encouraged placement of the building be in closer proximity to the road based
on the Towns comprehensive plan and traditional new neighborhood development.
Ms. Balestra commented that it is a vision of the comprehensive plan to have this be a traditional
neighborhood high density development since it's our major commercial area in the town. To
Mr. Arms comment, it does go contrary to what the environmental review committee would want
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to see, which is more of a suburban style development with buildings farther back from the road.
Mr. Thaete highlighted that Ellis Hollow and Pine Tree are county roads and in county
jurisdiction and their comment letter included in the packet states they don't like the location of
entrances. Also, from an engineering perspective on sewer capacity, the car wash may be an
issue for our sewer system. How realistic that is will be determined once we get some flow data.
One other thing we just found out is that the entrance on Ellis Hollow Road lines up with an
existing box culvert that goes under Ellis Hollow and I know that is slated, under our current
projects, to be replaced so the entrance on Ellis Hollow right now is not good from a stormwater
perspective and from what the county said.
Mr. Casper asked if parcel two [Former Burger King] is going to be left as a deteriorating
parking lot or what is the long-term plan for that?
Ms. Gutenberger responded that Cornell doesn't have any specific plans for that approximate 1
acre parcel right now. We are hoping to be able to develop that with some sort of community
asset as well whether it be another commercial space and what that may be is yet to be seen. The
building will be raised so it will be a clean site.
Ms. Bageant commented that she visited the site today and was struck to see more green space
there than she realized. With this plan is there a net gain or loss relative to what's there right
now?
Mr. Zinsmeyer responded that they don't have numbers yet but as they move forward, they'll
show an increased landscaping plan including green space and stormwater.
Mr. Hughes added that they are very much prepared to put forth a landscaping plan above and
beyond what they are typically accustomed to as far as screening.
Mr. Lindquist, referring to the design, particular with the drive-through, asked how many cars
are they looking to stack, is there a minimum that the operator needs and is there going to be one
window, two windows?
Mr. Zinsmeyer responded there are two windows and ten or so stacking from the window which
may change based on layout moving forward but ten is usually the goal.
Mr. Hughes added that the stacking number minimum requirements are dictated by fast food
operations and will come from Burger King Corporate.
Mr. Wilcox pointed out that the conservation board talked about flooding that occurs in that area
and when the county redid that intersection a number of years ago it actually worsened the
flooding problem.
Mr. Thaete provided that the box culvert that exists at the Ellis Hollow entrance drains most of
the water across the street and it gets into the center island which is what we see as flooding. The
county is replacing the box culvert at the intersection with one of increased size and capacity and
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replacing the box culvert out of the center island, a design to direct discharge the water down
through there so that intersection shouldn't flood anymore. The project is awarded and should be
starting in the next couple of months.
Mr. Wilcox is concerned with the car wash as it relates to traffic circulation.
Ms. Kaufman asked for better understanding of Cornell's gateway concept.
Ms. Gutenberger replied that with so many people coming in from RT 79 and Pine Tree Road
Cornell wants to make sure the approach to the University is sensitive with way finding signs
and not just gas stations in your face. Cornell doesn't have control of Dunkin Donuts or
Walgreens because it is not their property but they can work with Mirabito and what happens
with this site.
Ms. Balestra commented that if this project advances to the preliminary site plan stage of review
the applicants needs to provide a lot more detail than what they provided tonight. The board is
going to want to see trip generation, stacking, traffic analysis for the proposed use, lighting,
energy usage, project compliance with energy code supplement, building elevations, colors,
building plans, stormwater management plans, information on utilities, landscaping, signage to
name some.
Herb Engman commented that he uses East Hill plaza and the fueling station there and agree that
the current entrance to the service station on Pine Tree Road is terrible. He couldn't tell from the
graphic whether it had moved back toward P&C more but since Cornell controls all that property
they ought to be able to design an ideal entrance and exit situation. Cars coming from Ellis
Hollow Road whip around that corner and people coming out at the current entrance are in grave
danger. This project does seem to be designed to increase customer traffic which is the reason for
expanding and that means that there really has to be a walkway across Pine Tree Road at the
light because you take your life in your hands trying to get across the road there. There needs to
be a pedestrian walkway across Pine Tree. If a car wash is to go in there it should have the very
latest technology in treating salt, oil, and gas that comes off vehicles. There's already a large car
wash just a few hundred feet away and the system certainly doesn't need more run off from that
sort of facility. When Burger King first started up, they made some agreements about litter
control as that was one of the major concerns about a fast food place and fast food being a high
contributor to roadside litter. It should be required that there be no foam or plastic used. I hope
that things are looked at very carefully as this would be a major change to the East Hill area.
Ms. Brock stated that the project will need a special permit.
Mr. Hughes thanked the board and stated he's going to work with the development team and take
all the comments, input, and history of the site and intersection to put together a nice project for
everybody in the end. This is a family owned and operated business going on about 100 years
and the business has evolved over the years.
Item 4 Persons to be heard -None
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Item 5 Other Business
There are two items on the next agenda thus far,The Learning Farrn at 272 Enfield Falls Road
and a three-lot subdivision and consolidation on Haller Blvd.
Ms. Bageant and Mr. Arms are unavailable on March 21".
Regarding meeting minutes, the board needs to decide whether or not to change from having the
minutes on the agenda for the board as a whole to review and approve to the discretion of the
chair. The general consensus is not to change from the board receiving minutes on the agenda.
Update on the proposed Ithaca College football field:
Ms. Balestra provided that there was a coordinated internal staff meeting with the applicant.
There was codes, engineering, and planning staff. They submitted materials on March 9, 2020
for the Butterfield stadium project and then the world shut down three or four days later. The
materials that they are going to present to the planning board are going to be largely similar.
Once we receive the materials they will be placed on the agenda.
Update on Visum Development:
Ms. Balestra provided that about 15 months ago Visum purchased properties in the city and the
town, one of which is off Honness Lane. Planning staff has not heard anything about a project
yet.
Ranic upcoming in spring.
Meeting adjourned at 8:54 pm upon motion by Fred Wilcox, seconded by William Arrns.
Sjubmitt by
Becky Jordan, Deputy Town Clerk
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