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AYES: Ellsworth, Krantz, Niefer, Sigel,
NAYS: None.
ABSTENTION: None.
The motion carried unanimously.
The second appeal to be heard was as follows :
APPEAL of the Wonderland Motel , Harry Patel , Owner, Joanne Austin , Agent , requesting a variance
under the Section 8 . 05- 3 of the Town of Ithaca Sign Law in order to change a preexisting
nonconforming sign at the Wonderland Motel , located at 654 Elmira Road , Town of Ithaca Tax
Parcel No . 33-3- 6 , Business District C . A new sign panel of 78 square feet is proposed , whereas 50
square feet is allowed .
Attorney Barney stated he represents Mr. Patel on other matters .
Jeff Yoder, Pac Signs , stated Mr. Patel contracted with Pac Signs to make a new sign . The
new sign was built with the intention of not going over the square footage of the current sign . As it
turned out , the current signs are nonconforming . A variance was filed for square footage . The
understanding with the planning staff is that if the three smaller signs are removed , then the new sign
can be installed .
Mr. Frost stated this has been before the Sign Review Board . They are recommending that
the Zoning Board of Appeals allow the sign as long as the other panels are removed .
Vice Chairman Ellsworth asked if the new sign will still be nonconforming with the other signs
being removed .
Ms . Balestra replied the requirement is 50 square feet . This sign is 87 square feet .
Mr. Niefer asked if the sign was over 20 feet high .
Mr . Frost responded no . The sign law states that changes cannot be made to a
nonconforming sign without a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals .
Vice Chairman Ellsworth opened the public hearing at 7 : 19 p. m . , and asked if any members of
the public wished to be heard .
John Frost asked if one sign was replacing four signs .
Mr. Yoder responded yes .
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Vice Chairman Ellsworth closed the public hearing at 7 : 20 p. m . , with no other persons present
to be heard .
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Ms . Balestra stated the only concern staff and the Planning Board has were accumulative
aesthetic impacts . This area is considered the entrance into the Town . Most of the other sign in
Town are compliant in the Business C District . The largest signs are the gas station sign , but are all
under 100 square feet .
Mr . Niefer asked if this sign is back lit .
Mr . Yoder responded it is internally lit .
Mr. Niefer asked which part of the sign will show at night .
Mr. Yoder stated the entire sign will be lit . The words will be white with the background dark
green . There is an outline in red . The material is a special vinyl .
Mr. Niefer asked if the sign had neon lighting .
Mr. Yoder stated the sign does not have neon lighting .
MOTION made by Kirk Sigel, seconded by James Niefer.
RESOLVED, that this board makes a negative determination of environmental significance in the
matter of Wonderland Motel, requesting a variance under section 8. 05-3 of the Town of Ithaca Sign
Law in order to change a preexisting nonconforming sign at Wonderland Motel, located at 654 Elmira
Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 33-3-6, Business District C.
A vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES. Ellsworth, Krantz, Niefer, Sigel.
NAYS: None.
ABSTENTION: None.
The motion carried unanimously.
MOTION made by Kirk Sigel, seconded by Ronald Krantz.
RESOLVED, that this board grant the appeal of Wonderland Motel, requesting a variance under
Section 8. 05-3 of the Town of Ithaca Sign Law in order to change a preexisting nonconforming sign at
the Wonderland Motel, located at 654 Elmira Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 33-3-6, Business
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District C. The new sign panel shall not exceed 90 square feet, whereas 50 square feet is allowed
based on the following conditions:
a . That the height of the sign not exceed 19 feet, and
b. That the other sign panels below the Wonderland Motel sign be removed.
A vote on the motion resulted as follows:
AYES: Ellsworth, Krantz, Niefer, Sigel,
NAYS: None.
ABSTENTION: None.
The motion carried unanimously.
The third appeal to be heard was as follows :
APPEAL of Cornell University, Appellant , Robert Blakeney, Agent , requesting a special approval
under Article V, Section 18 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance , to be permitted to construct a
one story 8 , 325 ± square foot addition to the Reis Tennis Center, located at 230 Pine Tree Road ,
Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 60- 1 - 8 . 2 , and -9 . 1 , Residence District R-30 ,
Robert Blakeney, Cornell University, stated the application requests approval to construct an
8 , 325 square foot addition to the existing Reis Tennis Center Building for the purpose of
accommodating six squash courts . These courts would be attached to the rear of the building
between the building and the existing outdoor tennis courts . This would be a one story addition .
These courts are needed by the University in order to host international competitions . The squash
courts that currently exist at the Grumman Squash Court facilities are not large enough and do not
satisfy the requirements of international squash courts . This proposal is consistent with the Master
Plan for Precinct 9 that was presented to the Town this past May. The squash courts are
represented by the dark brown area . The Reis Tennis Center is a metal building and the addition will
also be a medal building . The addition is not visible from Pine Tree Road because it is lower than
the existing building . It would be not visible in the wintertime through the trees . The courts will be
used for competition squash .
Mr. Niefer asked what the green rectangular areas are .
Mr. Blakeney stated they are future soccer fields .
Mr. Niefer asked if a study has been made of the need for more parking .
Mr. Blakeney stated the people using the facility will come by a variety of transportation . It is
felt that there is sufficient parking to accommodate the squash courts . No additional parking is
TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1999
7 : 00 P. M.
By direction of the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that Public Hearings will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of
Ithaca on Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street, (FIRST
Floor, REAR Entrance, WEST Side) , Ithaca, N. Y. , COMMENCING AT 7 : 00 P .M. , on the
following matters :
APPEAL of the Wonderland Motel, Harry Patel; Owner, Joanne Austin, Agent, requesting
a variance under Section 8 . 05 -3 of the Town of Ithaca Sign Law in order to change a
preexisting nonconforming sign at the Wonderland Motel, located at 654 Elmira Road,
Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 33 -3 -6, Business District C . A new sign panel of 78 square
feet is proposed, whereas 50 square feet is allowed.
APPEAL of Cornell University, Appellant, Kim Martinson, Agent, requesting a special
approval under Article V , Section 18 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, to be
permitted-to rebuild and reconstruct a section of Campus Road between Tower and
Caldwell Roads off of Dryden Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 63 - 1 -2 . 2, - 12 , -3 . 1 ,
-3 . 35 67- 140 . 2, and - 10 . 6, Residence District R-30 .
APPEAL of Cornell University, Appellant, Robert Blakeney, Agent, requesting- a special
approval under Article V, Section 18 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, to be
permitted to construct a one story 8 , 325 + square foot addition to the Reis Tennis Center,
located at 230 Pine Tree Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 60- 1 -8 . 2 , and -9 . 1 ,
Residence District R- 30 .
Said Zoning Board of Appeals will at said time; 7 :Oa p:m , 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 or hearing impairments or other special needs, as
appropriate, 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
hearing .
Andrew S . Frost
Director of Building and Zoning
273 - 1783
Dated: March 3 , 1999
Published: March 5 , 1999
TOWN OF ITHACA
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
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Date : March 10 , 1999
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A. Does propcsad action exceed any Type I thresl. eid in 6 NYCRR , Part 617. 12 or T own Environmental, Local Law?
YES NC X If yes , coordinate the review process and use the full EAF.
S . Will prcccsad ac:ion receive coordinated review as provided for unlisted actions in o NYCRR , Par, 617. 6 ?
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significant. Eacti affect should be assessed in ccnrecccn with its (a) ser, r,g (ie. urban or rural) : (b) probability of eccttrrrg ;
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Part II - Environmental Assessment
Sign Variance — Wonderland Motel
Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 33-3-6
654 Elmira Road
Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals, March 10, 1999
A. Action is Unlisted.
B . Action will not receive coordinated review .
C. Could proposed action result in any adverse effects associated with the following :
C2. Aesthetic africultural archeological, historic, or other natural resources? Community or
neighborhood character?
No archeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources are known to exist on the site, or are
expected to otherwise be affected by the proposed action.
This action is consideration of a sign variance to replace a sign at the Wonderland Motel on Elmira
Road . The proposed sign is approximately 129 .5+/- square feet in area (including the existing
"Continental Breakfast" panel) and 19 .5+/- feet in height (with supports) , where the Town of Ithaca
Sign Law limits signs in business districts to only 50 square feet in area.
The existing sign , erected prior to the enactment of the first Town Sign Law of 1972, consists of
three panels , which read : the "Wonderland Motel," "Porterhouse Room, " and "Continental
Breakfast. " The applicant is proposing to replace the "Wonderland Motel' and "Porterhouse Room"
panels with one sign, reading simply "Wonderland Motel. " The existing sign has an area (including
the three panels) of 174 square feet; and has a height of 24.3 feet. Thus, the proposed sign will be
somewhat smaller and shorter (in compliance with the 20 foot height limit in Sign Law) than the
existing sign . There is also a 6 .25 square foot "HBO" sign located on the bottom right side of the
existing sign. The applicant is proposing to keep this sign up , along with the "Continental Breakfast"
sign.
There are two other motels , the Economy Inn and Grayhaven Inn, located just south of the
Wonderland Motel. The applicant also owns the Economy Inn, which contains a sign in
conformance with the Sign Law . The Grayhaven Inn motel sign existed prior to the 1972 Sign Law ,
and , at 70 square feet in area, is a legal, pre-existing non-conforming sign. Other signs in the area
include the Stellar Stereo sign (at 24 s . f. ) , the Early Bird Farms sign (under 50 s .£ ) , Lyke Nu
Furniture sign (48 s . f. ) , and other small commercial signs . The Wonderland Motel site is adjacent to
Tompkins County Agricultural District No.2, located on the parcel just north of the motel. This area,
although zoned Light Industrial (LI) , is actively farmed (corn) .
This area is relatively open and minimally developed . Although this specific proposal will not create
a significant negative impact on the surrounding area, the overall cumulative impacts of potential
future larger than permitted signs could create future adverse visual and aesthetic impacts on this
"entrance" area. (The area to the south and east of the Wonderland Motel site is
designated in the Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan as "Conservation/Open Space") .
Sign Variance — Wonderland Motel
Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 33-3-6
654 Elmira Road
Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals, March 10, 1999
However, given the fact that the proposed sign is smaller than the existing , and is aesthetically more
pleasing than the existing, staff does not anticipate significant negative aesthetic impacts associated
with this proposal, if the overall proposed sign area can be minimized . In order to accomplish this , it
is recommended that the existing "Continental Breakfast" and "HBO" sign panels be removed . This
would result in an overall sign area of 86 . 9 +/- square feet, instead of the 129 .5 +/- square feet
currently proposed .
C4. The Town ' s existing plans or goals as officially adopted , or a change in use or intensity of
use of land or other natural resources?
The proposed sign exceeds the dimensional requirements, in terms of area, outlined in the Town of
Ithaca Sign Law . The proposed sign does , however, conform to the Sign Law ' s height requirements
and distance from lot lines , buildings, and sidewalks .
Although the proposal will bring the sign closer to compliance with the Town Sign Law , it will
continue a long-standing non-conformance issue with the existing sign. The existing sign has been in
place since the 1960 ' s , before the enactment of the first Town of Ithaca Sign Law in 1972. Other
signs in the general vicinity of the proposed are in compliance with the law . or are legally non-
conforming (Grayhaven Motel) .
It should be noted that, to date, the largest signs in the Town of Ithaca are the gas station signs , Citgo
at East Hill Plaza and BP at Big Al ' s Hilltop Quikstop . Both signs are under 100 square feet in area
(Citgo is 75 s. f. and BP is 85 s .f. ) . The Rogan ' s Corner ' s sign and the Chef Yeppi/Turbacks signs are
also around 75 square feet in area (average). All have received variances from the Zoning Board of
Appeals , after recommendation from the Sign Review Board .
Part III- Staff Recommendation, Determination of Environmental Significance
Based on the review of the materials submitted for the proposed action , the proposed
scale of it, the existing character of the site and surrounding land uses , and the information above, a
negative determination of environmental significance is recommended for the action as proposed . It
is recommended , however, that the requested sign variance be granted only if the "Continental
Breakfast" and "HBO" sign panels are removed , to bring the proposed new sign closer to compliance
with the Sign Law .
Lead Agency : Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals
Reviewer : Christine Balestra, Planner
Review Date : February 17 , 1999
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signs . Servicing of sign , if required , to be on a time and
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TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOVEMBER 18 , 1981
The Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals met on Wednesday , November
187 1981 , in Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , N . Y . , at 7 : 30 p . m .
PRESENT : Acting - Chairman Edward W . King , Henry Aron , Joan G . Reuning ,
ALSO PRESENT : Oscar Schaufelbuhl (Wonderland Lodge ) , Adam Gatch , Doris
Gatch , R . C . Gray , Erik W . Carson , Mr . and Mrs . Lyle Jacobs ,
Dave Burbank ( WTKO ) .
Lewis D . Cartee ( Town Building Inspector ) , Nancy M . Fuller
( Secretary ) .
Acting - Chairman King declared the meeting duly opened at 7 : 40 p . m . and
accepted for the record the Clerk ' s Affidavit of Posting and Publication of
the Notice of Public Hearings in Town Hall and the Ithaca Journal on November
10 , 1981 , and November 13 , 1981 , respectively , together with the Secretary ' s
Affidavit of Service by Mail of said Notice on all the various neighbors of
all the matters before the Board , including the parties to the actions , on
November 10 , 1981 .
APPEAL OF N . W . L . REALTY , APPELLANT , LARRY MARKS , AS AGENT , FROM THE
DECISION OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR DENYING PERMIT FOR A CHANGE IN SIGNAGE
( LEGAL , NON - CONFORMING ) AT WONDERLAND MOTEL , 654 ELMIRA ROAD , TAX PARCEL NO ,
6 - 33 - 3 - 6 , ITHACA , N . Y . PERMIT IS DENIED UNDER SECTION 8 . 05 - 3 OF THE TOWN OF
ITHACA SIGN LAW .
Acting - Chairman King declared the Public Hearing in the above - noted
matter duly opened at 7 : 40 p . m .
Mr . Oscar Schaufelbuhl , representing Mr . Larry Marks , appeared before
the Board . Mr . King referred to the Appeal Form , reading as follows : " . . .
Having been denied permission to change sign at Wonderland Lodge , 654 Elmira
Rd . . . . PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES and / or UNNECESSARY HARDSHIP as follows : The
sign was in bad repair and to have it remain in that condition would encourage
youngsters or others toward vandalism and breakage . The cocktail wording
and restaurant numbers no longer applied and I think the existing small old
fashioned car and wording is more attractive than the previous print . We
make every effort to maintain the appearance and dignity of the road - side ; it
makes for increased business and pleasantness .
NWL Realty & Const . Corp .
( Sgd . ) Lawrence Marks , Pres .
Datdd : 10 / 29 / 81 "
Mr . Schaufelbuhl noted that the Board members had received a picture of
the new sign and Mr . Cartee distributed a picture of the sign as it has
existed . Mr . Schaufelbuhl stated that the old sign had been removed , i . e . ,
the portion reading " Cocktail Lounge - Single & Steak - $ 24 . 95 " , on June 14 ,
1981 , and that about three weeks ago they put up the new sign .
Mr . King asked if this proposal had gone to the Sign Review Board . Mr .
Cartee said that it had and inasmuch as the sign itself is not changed they
saw no reason not to recommend approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals with
the recommendation for variance . Mr . Cartee commented that the new sign ,
i . e . , the portion that previously advertised the cocktail lounge and now
reads " Park at Door ( picture of old - fashioned car ) " , is exactly the same
size as the previous sign .
Zoning Board of Appeals - 2 - November 18 , 1981
Mr . King asked how long the sign had been in existence , wondering if it
had been there prior to the enactment of the 1972 Sign Ordinance , Mr . Cartee
stated that it had been there since the 1960s . Mr . King stated that the
sign was , therefore , a legal , non - conforming sign .
Mr . King asked if there were anyone present who wished to speak to this
matter . No one spoke . The Secretary entered the following letter dated
November 13 , 1981 , . from Frank R . Liguori , Commissioner of Planning , Tompkins
County Department of Planning :
" RE : Zoning Review Pursuant to Section 239 - 1 and -m of the New York State
General Municipal Law
CASE : Appeal of N . W . L . Realty , Elmira Road
( State highway )
. . . This will acknowledge the receipt of the proposal for review under Section
239 -m .
The proposal , as submitted , will have no significant deleterious impact on
intercommunity , county , or state interests . Therefore , no recommendation is
indicated by the County Planning Department and you are free to act without
prejudice . "
Mr . Aron stated that since there has not been any change in size and
since it is better than a blank view with nothing to see , he would recommend
the variance . Mr . King stated that he agreed also in view of the Board ' s
finding that the sign is a legal non - conforming use .
MOTION by Mr . Henry Aron , seconded by Mrs . Joan R.euning .
RESOLVED , that the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals , having found
that the Wonderland Motel sign is a legal , non - conforming use , grant and
hereby does grant , pursuant to Section 8 . 05 - 3 of the .:Town of Ithaca Sign
Law , a variance to permit a change in signage wording for Wonderland Motel ,
654 Elmira Road , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . . 6 - 33 -3 - 6 , N . W . L . Realty &
Const . Corp . , Appellant .
There being no further discussion , the Acting - Chairman. called for a
vote .
Aye - King , Aron , Reuning .
Nay - None .
The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously .
Acting - Chairman King declared the Public Hearing in the matter of the
N . W . L . Realty Appeal duly closed at 7 : 46 p . m .
APPEAL OF NELSON EDDY , APPELLANT , ERIK CARSON , AS AGENT , FROM THE DECISION
OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR DENYING PERMISSION FOR THE OPERATION OF A WOOD -
WORKING SHOP IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 430 BOSTWICK ROAD , TAX PARCEL NO .
6 - 32 - 1 - 18 . 2 , ITHACA , N . Y . PERMISSION IS DENIED UNDER ARTICLE XI , SECTION 51
AND ARTICLE V , SECTION 18 , OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING ORDINANCE .
Acting - Chairman King declared the Public Hearing in the above - noted
matter duly opened at 7 : 46 p . m . .
Mr . Erik W . CARSON , appeared before the Board and noted that his name
had been misread on the Appeal Form and thus appeared in the Notice as Corso
Zoning Board of Appeals - 3 - November 18 , 1981
Mr . King read from the Appeal Form as written , as follows :
" . . . Having been denied permission to operate a woodshop , operated by Erik
Carson , to make cabinets and furniture at 430 Bostwick Rd . . . . PRACTICAL
DIFFICULTIES and / or UNNECESSARY HARDSHIP as follows : I am ( a ) renting the
workspace , ( b ) . need no plumbing as ( c ) there wouldn ' t be any current or .
prospective customers coming onto the premises , ( d ) there is only one other
neighbor within signt besides my landlord and his farmhand ' s residences , and
( e ) the shop would only employ at most two people ( f ) only during the
daytime hours of 7 am - 6 pm , six days a week , ( g ) the shop is already
substantially electrically wired and built ( existing space ) .
( Sgd . ) Erik W . Carson
Dated : 10 / 21 / 81 "
Mr . Carson stated that the " two " employees mentioned are himself and a
helper who would work totally under his direction . He stated that he would
not work on Sunday .
The Board reviewed the Sketch which they had received with their copy
of the Appeal Form and noted that the property is located east of the Town
of Enfield . It was noted that the proposed workshop area is a 600 sq . ft ,
portion of a large garage . Mr . Carson stated that he outlined his reasons
for the request on his Appeal Form and noted that the structure is existing
and already wired . He stated that the major thing that should be brought
to the attention of the Board is that no customers at all will be coming to
the shop . He referred to his business insurance and stated that it covers
only a helper on a part - time basis . He stated that there will be no sign
and there will be no telephone . He stated that it is basically an existing
shop that he added a wall to .
Mr . King asked if this structure has been operated as a shop in the
past . Mr . Carson stated that he thought so , in the past .
Mr . King noted that the owner of the property is Nelson Eddy and that
the area . is zoned . Agricultural but the applicable rules are R - 30 . Mr .
King reviewed Section 18 of the Ordinance .
Mr . King asked if there were anyone who wished to speak to this matter .
No one spoke . Mr . King asked if there were any questions from the Board .
Mrs . Reuning , noting that Mr . Carson ' s appeal had indicated at most two
people working , asked if that meant two additional people . Mr . Carson said ,
no , it meant a total of two . people .
4, Mr . Aron stated that he did not comprehend one thing . He noted that Mr .
Carson had said - - no customers . Mr . Carson said that that was correct .
Mr . Aron stated that Mr . Carson had also said - - woodworking on cabinets and
furniture . Mr . Aron asked Mr . Carson how he would display his merchandise
for sale . Mr . Carson replied that he willhave portfolios , photos , and samples
which he would take to people ' s houses . Mr . Aron asked what Mr . Carson would
say if someone wanted to see him making a piece of furniture or a cabinet .
Mr . Carson replied that it would depend on what his insurance covers . Mr .
Carson stated that if he were allowed to have the occasional customer then
he would , but , if it meant that he could not get the variance then he would
not . Mr . Aron inquired if he had a $ 3 , 000 . 00 customer , he would say that he `
could not come to the shop . Mr . Carson replied that he would .
Mr . King noted that Mr . Carson was saying that sales would be off the
premises , the business being essentially custom jobs for people . Mr . Carson
agreed , adding that half of his business is cabinetry and half is carpentry .
Zoning Board of Appeals - 4 - November 18 , 1981
Mr . Carson stated that he is out more than he is in .
Mr . King , referring to the sketch map , asked who the neighbor is who
is in the house located to the south of the existing garage . Mr . Carson
stated that the neighbor is Mr . Nelson Eddy .
Air . King asked if there were anyone who wished to be heard . No one
spoke .
Mr . King asked if there had been any variances on this . property . Mr .
Cartee stated that there were none to his knowledge . Mr . Cartee asked if
this shop will require any change in the construction of the building at all .
Mr . Carson stated that all he has to do is put up a partition wall . Mr .
Cartee asked if the shop would be heated . Mr . Carson replied that it would
be heated , and added that it is heated now .
Mr . King asked Mr . Carson if he would be occupying two floors . Mr .
Carson replied , no , just one . It was noted that the square footage involved
is 600 , being a portion 2 .0 ' . x 30 ' in the south end of the garage .
Mr . King noted the receipt of the following letter from Mr . Frank
Liguori , Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning , dated November. 13 , 1981 :
" . . . RE : Zoning Review Pursuant to Section 239 - 1 and -m of the New York
State General Municipal Law
CASE : Appeal of Nelson Eddy , Bostwick Road
( County highway ) .
. . . This will acknowledge the receipt of the proposals for review under
Section 239 - m .
The proposal , . as submitted , will have no significant deleterious impact on
intercommunity , county , or state interests . Therefore , no recommendation is
indicated by the County Planning Department and you are free to act without
prejudice . "
Mr . King noted that this application is not by the owner ; it is from
Mr . Carson and a request for variance goes with the land . Mr . King stated
that he saw no easy way to do this , but , perhaps , a special permit might be
appropriate . Mr . King asked Mr . Cartee if he saw this proposal as a suitable
use . Mr . Cartee said that he did and added that no neighbors have made any
complaint and several were notified of this meeting .
MOTION by Mrs . Joan Reuning , seconded by Mr . Henry Aron :
RESOLVED , that the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals grant and
hereby does grant a Special Permit to Erik W . Carson , in his name only , for
the operation of a woodworking shop in an existing structure at 430 Bostwick
Road , Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 6 - 32 - 1 - 18 . 2 , as indicated on drawing
submitted this date by said Erik W . Carson and as indicated on the Appeal
Form also submitted this date by said Erik W . Carson ; and
FURTHER RESOLVED , that at such time as the operation by Mr . Carson of
said woodworking shop ceases to exist , the Special Permit hereby granted is
to expire ; and
FURTHER RESOLVED , that said Special Permit gran;t . . d. s _ sub3ect to . . review by
this Board .
Zoning Board of Appeals - 5 - November 18 , 1981
There being no further discussion , the Acting - Chairman called for a
vote .
Aye - King , Aron , Reuning .
Nay - None .
The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously .
Acting - Chairman King declared the Public Hearing in the matter of the
Nelson Eddy Appeal , Erik W . Carson , applicant , duly closed at 8 : 05 p . m .
APPEAL OF FRANK P . AND DORIS GATCH , APPELLANTS , ADAM GATCH , AS AGENT , FROM
THE DECISION OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR DENYING PERMISSION TO CONDUCT A HOME
OCCUPATION ( BODY SHOP ) IN AN EXISTING GARAGE , WITH GARAGE AREA IN EXCESS OF
200 SQUARE FEET , AT 110 SEVEN MILE DRIVE , TAX PARCEL NO . 6 - 33 - 2 - 5 , . ITHACA ,
N . Y . PERMISSION IS DENIED UNDER ARTICLE V , SECTION 19 , PARAGRAPH 2 , OF THE
TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING ORDINANCE .
Acting- Chairman King declared the Public Hearing in the above - noted
matter duly opened at 8 : 06 p . m . Mr . King read the Notice of Public Hearing
as published and as noted above , and stated that the property is located in
an R- 30 district .
Mr . Adam Gatch appeared before the Board and stated that the property
is located at 110 Seven Mile Drive and the existing garage measures 251 - x
2510
Mr . King read from Section 19 , paragraph 2 , as follows : " A customary
home occupation , such as dressmaking , hair dressing ,_ laundering , home cooking ;
carpentry , electrical , and plumbing work or similar manual or mechanical
trade ; operated solely by a resident of the dwelling , provided that no
additional persons not residing on the premises may be employed therein and
that no goods or products are publicly displayed or advertised for sale ,
that there be no outside storage , and that no noise , dust , disorder , or
objectionable odor is experienced beyond the immediate property where such
use is conducted . The above mechanical trades to be conducted in the base -
ment of the dwelling or in a garage area not to exceed 200 square feet . "
Mr . King noted that the Board members had received a copy . of the
materials submitted by Mr . Gatch . He pointed out that the appeal indicates
that the area of the garage is 1 , 200 sq . ft . Mr . Gatch said that that was
wrong . Mr . King noted that 25 ' x 25 ' equals 625 sq . ft . Mr . Gatch stated
that that was correct . ( The Appeal reads as follows : '. ' . . . The garage would
be used as a part time business only . I work nights for the school district
now and find it almost impossible to maintain a house , pay running bills ,
buy fuel , feed four children , and last but not least , pay the taxes . This
business would be a body shop . The garage and surrounding structures will
not be changed . I am installing a new overhead door and insulation only ,
There will be no outside storage of cars or parts . I will work on one car
at a time , and work alone . There will be no noise or air pollution to
bother the surrounding neighbors . With this description of the business
are photographs of the property and surrounding area . I have also included
an approximate description of the property borders , adjoining property and
roads , including maps . The garage is approximately twelve hundred square
feet in area and a variance is requested . ( Sgd . ) Adam L . Gatch " ) .
Mr . Gatch stated that he works for the School District nights and has
been a body man for 15 years . He stated that he needs supplemental income .
He stated that he will only work on one car at a time and there would be no
noise pollution and no air pollution . He stated that there -'-will be no change
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Wonderland Motel--Sign Variance 0 s�
654 Elmira Road (Route 13)
Recommendation to Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals
Sign Review Board (Planning Board), March 2, 1999
MOTION by Lawrence Thayer, seconded by Robert Kenerson :
RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as the Town of Ithaca Sign Review Board,
recommends and hereby does recommend to the Board of Zoning Appeals that the request for a sign variance for
a freestanding sign on the east side of the Wonderland Motel property, with an area of 86 . 9+/- square feet and a
height of 19+/- feet, where signs in business districts have an area limit of 50 square feet, be approved with the
following conditions :
a) removal of the 10 ' x 30" Continental Breakfast sign panel and the 36" x 25 " HBO sign, in order to lower
the overall sign area to an area closer to compliance with the Sign Law, and
b) that the proposed sign shall not exceed 87 square feet in total sign area, as defined in the Town of Ithaca
Sign Law.
AYES - Wilcox, Thayer, Kenerson, Mitrano, Conneman.
NAYS - None .
The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously.
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Karen M . Van Etten, Secretary, Town c th ca. Ma Bryan dministr ive Assistant.
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL
STATE OF NEW YORK ) SS . :
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS )
Dani L. Holford, being duly sworn, deposes and says, that deponent is not a party to the actions, is over 21 years of age and
resides at 3482 Potter Road, Interlaken, NY 14847.
That the 5th day of March, 1999, deponent served the within Notice upon :
Harry Patel George Sheldrake
654 Elmira Road 174 Calkins Road
Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850
Charles Welch Town of Ithaca Clerk
110 Seven Mile Drive 126 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850
William Kerry Carolyn McMaster
704 Elmira Road 706 Elmira Road
Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850
Elsie Sheldrake Eddy Hill Inc.
806 Elmira Road 16 East Enfield Center Road
Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850
Veterans Volunteer Firemen' s Association Nayana Inc.
638 Elmira Road 654 Elmira Road
Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850
R Curtis Gray Hazel Cortright
1332 Barlengton Street 653 Elmira Road
Spring Hill, FL 34609 Ithaca, NY 14850
Mancini Realty Fisher Cemetery
608 Elmira Road 1504 Elmira Road
Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850
Thomas McGuire Alfred Eddy
247 Piper Road 544 Bostwick Road
Newfield, NY 14867 Ithaca, NY 14850
John E. Majeroni Kim Martinson
Box DH - Cornell University Real Estate CU PDC
Ithaca, NY 14853-2801 102 Humphreys Service Building
Ithaca, NY 14853
Alan Fletcher
300 Forest Home Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850
John E. Majeroni Robert Blakeney
Box DH - Cornell University Real Estate CU PDC
Ithaca, NY 14853-2801 102 Humphreys Service Building
Ithaca, NY 14853
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East Lawn Cemetery Association Mary Hamilton
934 Mitchell Street 201 Christopher Lane
Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850
Genex Coop Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union
PO Box 5518 1030 Craft Road
Ithaca, NY 14851 Ithaca, NY 14850
Holstein Friesian Association NYSEG
PO Box 190 Box 3287
Ithaca, NY 14851 Ithaca, NY 14850
James W. Hanson
Commissioner of Planning
Old Courthouse Building
121 East Court Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
By depositing same enclosed in a post-paid 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.
Dani L. Holford
Sworn to before me this 5th day of March, 1999
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Notary Public, State of New York
Registration #01SA5044003
Qualified in Tioga County
My Commission Expires �j
TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1999
7 : 00 P.M.
By direction of the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that Public Hearings will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of
Ithaca on Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street, (FIRST
Floor, REAR Entrance, WEST Side), Ithaca, N . Y. , COMMENCING AT 7 : 00 P .M. , on the
following matters :
APPEAL of the Wonderland Motel, Harry Patel; Owner, Joanne Austin-, Agent, requesting
a variance under Section 8 . 05 - 3 of the Town of Ithaca Sign Law in order to change a
preexisting nonconforming sign at the Wonderland Motel, located at 654 Elmira Road,
Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 33 -3 -6, Business District C. A new sign panel of 78 square
feet is proposed, whereas 50 square feet is allowed.
APPEAL of Cornell University, Appellant, Kim Martinson, Agent, requesting a special
approval under Article V, Section 18 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, to be
permitted-to rebuild and reconstruct a section of Campus Road between- Tower and
Caldwell Roads off of Dryden Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 634 -2 . 2 , - 12 , -3 . 1 ,
- 3 . 3 , 67- 140. 2, and - 10 . 6, Residence District R-30 .
APPEAL of Cornell University, Appellant, Robert Blakeney, Agent, requesting a special
approval under Article V, Section 18 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, to be
permitted to construct a one story 8 ,325 ± square foot addition to the Reis Tennis Center,
located at 230 Pine Tree Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 60- 1 - 8 .2 , and -9 . 1 ,
Residence District R-30 .
Said Zoning Board of Appeals will at said time; 7 :00 p:m. , 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 or hearing impairments or other special needs, as
appropriate, 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
hearing.
Andrew S . Frost
Director of Building and Zoning
273 - 1783
Dated: March 3 , 1999
Published : March 5 , 1999
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TOWN OF ITHACA
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION
I, Dani L. Holford, being duly sworn, depose and say that I am the Town of Ithaca Building and Zoning Department
Secretary, 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 Zoning Board of Appeals in Town Hall, 126 East Seneca
Street, Ithaca, New York on Wednesday, March 10, 1999, commencing at 7:00 P.M. , as per attached.
Location of sign board used for posting: Bulletin board, front entrance of Town Hall.
Date of posting: March 3, 1999
Date- of publication: March 5, 1999
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Dani L. Holford, Building and Zoning artment SecretarXT
Town of Ithaca
STATE OF NEW YORK ) SS. :
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS )
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of March, 1999.
Nota Pu is
ary J. Saxton
Notary Public, State of New York
Registration #01SA5044003
Qualified in Tioga Coun
My Commission Expires
TOWN OF ITHACA
ZONING BOARD
OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARINGS WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 10, 1999
7:00 P.M.
By direction of the Chairman
of the Zoning Board of Ap- i• _
peals NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that Public Hearings
f will be held by the Zoning
Board of Appeals of the Town APPEAL of Cornell Univer-
of Ithaca on Wednesday, sityy appellant, Robert
s March 10, 1999, in Town Blakeney, Agent, requesting
Hall, 126 East Seneca Street, a special approval under
j )FIRST Floor, REAR Entrance, Article V, Section 18 of the
WEST Side), Ithaca, N.Y., Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordi-
COMMENCING AT 7:00 nance,to be permitted to con-
P.M., on the following mat- struct a one story 8,325 ±
I ters: square foot addition to the
APPEAL of the Wonderland Reis Tennis Center, located at
Motel, Harry Patel, Owner, 230 Pine Tree Road,Town of
I Joanne Austin, Agent, re- Ithaca Tax Parcel No.
questing a variance under 'f'60-1-8.2, and -9.1, Resi-
r Section 8.05-3 of the Town of dence District R-30.
Ithaca Sign Law in order to Said Zoning Board of Ap-
change a preexisting non- peals will at said time, 7:00
conforming sign at the pin and said place, hear
Wonderland Motel, located t all persons in support of such
at 654 Elmira Road,Town of matters or objection thereto.
I Ithaca Tax Parcel No.33-3-6, Persons may appear by
Business District C. A new agent or in person.
I sign panel of 78 square feet Individuals with visual or
is proposed, whereas 50 hearing impairments or other
Zare feet is allowed. special needs, as appro-
APPEAL of Cornell Univer- priate, will be provided with
sity, Appellant, Kim Mar- assistance, as necessary,
tinson, Agent, requesting a upon request- Persons desir- .
special approval under Arti- ing assistance must make
cle V,Section 18 of the Town such a request not less than I
I of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, 48 hours prior to the time of -
I to be permitted to rebuild and the public hearing.
t reconstruct a section of Andrew S. Frost
Campus Road between Director of
Tower and Caldwell Roads Building and Zoning
i off of Dryden Road, Town of 273-1783
Ithaca Tax Parcel No. March 5, 1999
63-1-2.2, -12, -3.1, -3.3, _
67-1-10.2, and -10.6, Resi-
dence District R-30,
fly Paper.
TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
WEDNESDAY , MARCH 10, 1999
7 : 00 P.M.
By direction of the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that Public Hearings will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of
Ithaca on Wednesday, March 10, 1999, in Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street, (FIRST
Floor, REAR Entrance, WEST Side) , Ithaca, N. Y. , COMMENCING AT 7 : 00 P .M. , on the
following matters :
APPEAL of the Wonderland Motel, Harry Patel; Owner, Joanne Austi r, Agent, requesting
a variance under Section 8 . 05 -3 of the Town of Ithaca Sign Law in order to change a
preexisting nonconforming sign at the Wonderland Motel, located at 654 Elmira Road,
Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 33 -3 -6, Business District C . A new sign panel of 78 square
feet is proposed, whereas 50 square feet is allowed.
APPEAL of Cornell University, Appellant, Kim Martinson, Agent, requesting a special
approval under Article V, Section 18 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, to be
permitted-to rebuild and reconstruct a section of Campus Road between- Tower and
Caldwell Roads off of Dryden Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 63 - 1 -2 .2, - 12 , -3 . 1 ,
-33 , 67- 140 . 2, and 40 . 6, Residence District R- 30 .
APPEAL of Cornell University, Appellant, Robert Blakeney, Agent, requesting a special
approval under Article V, Section 18 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, to be
permitted to construct a one story 8 , 325 + square foot addition to the Reis Tennis Center,
located at 230 Pine Tree Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 60- 14 . 2, and -9 . 1 ,
Residence District R-30 .
Said Zoning Board of Appeals will at said time-, 7 :0a p.m. , 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 or hearing impairments or other special needs, as
appropriate, 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
hearing.
Andrew S . Frost
Director of Building and Zoning
273 - 1783
Dated : March 3 , 1999
Published : March 5 , 1999
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