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Home My WebLink AboutTB Minutes 1985-12-31 TOWN OF ITHACA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING December 31 , 1985 At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County , New York , held at the Town Offices at 126 East Seneca Street , Ithaca , New York , at 10 : 00 A .M . , on the 31st day of December 1985 , there were : • PRESENT : Noel Desch , Supervisor Shirley Raffensperger , CouncilwaTian Marc Cramer , Councilman • Henry MCPeak , Councilman Gloria Howell , Councilwoman ABSENT : George Kugler , Councilman Robert Bartholf , Councilman ALSO PRESENT : Lillian Love , 507 Cascadilla Street Mary Call , Board of Reps Genia Albrecht , 119 Clover Lane Susan Beeners , Town of Ithaca Lewis Cartee , Town of Ithaca Representatives of the Media : Fred Yahn , Ithaca Journal Mark Schultz , WHCU Darryl Geddes , WI'KO PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Supervisor led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance . REPORT OF TOWN OFFICIALS Deputy Supervisor Supervisor Desch appointed Councilman McPeak as Deputy Supervisor for the Town of Ithaca . Supervisor Desch stated that Town Engineer Lawrence Fabbroni would not be here today because of illness in the family . • APPROVE YEAR END RECORDS • Building Inspector Building Inspector Lewis Cartee stated that his year end report would not be presented today as the report had not been typed , however , he would give a verbal report . He went on to say that in the Town of Ithaca , 204 Building Permits had been issued . Total construction cost of twenty million dollars . This figure is up from last year due to increased construction at Ithaca College , Cornell University , Walter Wiggins project and new home construction . Town Board 2 December 31 , 1985 Building Inspector Cartee also reported that the Town of Ulysses had issued 48 Building Permits for fourteen new homes at a construction cost of one million plus dollars . The Village of Trumansburg , since May 12th , had issued 18 Building Permits for four new homes at a construction cost of five hundred thousand dollars . Councilman Cramer questioned , of the fourteen permits issued in the Town of Ulysses , were any for new hcros in Jacksonville? Building Inspector Cartee responded , yes . Councilman Cramer asked if there were any restrictions because of • the water supply? Building Inspector Cartee responded no . One home had to drill two wells . • TOWN CLERK RECORDS RESOLUTION NO . 261 Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilman McPeak , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca having received the accounts and records of Town Clerk Jean Swartwood for the year 1985 , hereby approves the same , a copy of said accounts and records being made a part of the Town records . ( Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) , RECEIVER OF TAXES RESOLUTION N0 , 262 Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca having received the accounts and records of Receiver of Taxes Jean Swartwood for the year 1985 , hereby approves the same , a copy of said accounts and records being made a part of the Town records . (Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) . TOWN JUSTICES • RESOLUTION NO , 263 Motion by Councilman McPeak ; seconded by Councilwoman • Raffensperger , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca having received the accounts and records of Town Justice Merton Wallenbeck and Town Justice Warren Blye for the year 1985 , hereby approves the same , a copy of said accounts and records being made a part of the Town records . (Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) . a O� ANNUAL REPORT Receiver of Taxes 1985 TOTAL 14ARRANT . . . . . . . 9660 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1 , 878 , 532 . 50 Paid to Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1 , 466 , 569 . 52 Franchise Tax Collected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 119 , 515 . 29 Paid to County Budget Office . . . . . . . . . . . 204 , 069 . 91 Unpaid Taxes Returned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 88 , 377 . 78 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Interest and Penalties Paid to Supervisor $ 2 , 172 . 60 , ANNUAL REPORT Town Clerk January 1 , 1985 - December 31 , 1985 PAID TO : New York State Health Department Marriage Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 115 . 00 Tompkins County Clerk Conservation Li.censes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1 , 341 . 50 Tompkins County Budget Officer Dog Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1 , 919 . 39 SPCA Contract . . . . . . . . .. . , , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3 , 031 . 11 Town Supervisor Clerk ' s Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2 , 807 . 15 TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9 , 214 . 15 STATISTICAL . REPORT ACTIVITIES OF THE TOWN JUSTICE 198, 198 T . No . timount No Amount TOTAL -COMPLETED CASES - - _ _ _ _ _ _ 1321 40209000 11465 51382 . 50 TOTAL FINES , FEES , FORFIET3, SURCHAIIsi 40209 . 00 513 $ 2 . 50 VEHICLE & TRAFFIC .. - _ _ _ 897 27483 . 00 11039 31430 . 00 _ _ Speeding - - - - - - - - 233 7083 . 00 307 8610 . 00 Other Moving Violations - - 155 2950 . 00 228 3410900 . J Non-Mooring Violations - - - 382 4710 . 00 384 4910 . 004 Dr . W/ . lOfBAC - - - 56 59 Indicted ( 2 ) Misdemeanor convict . . - ( 3 ) 1090 . 00 ( 6 Reduce to D .�rJ . A . I . - _ ) 2200 . 00 (48 ) 11650 . 00 ( 48 ) 12300000 Dismissed -- - - - - ( 2 ) . ( 2 ) Tax Law Violations - - - - 0 0 Transportation Law Viol . - CRIMINAL - - - - - - - - _ _ .. ,. 379 5845 . 00 1 415 I 9780 . 00 Felony Arraignments - 44 - - 46 - - - - - Indicted - (34 ) ( 24 ) Reduced to Town Ct . - - ( 2 ) ( l0 ) Dismissed - - - - - - ( 2 ) ( 10 ) Penal Law Misdemeanors - - 56 I 550 . 001 62 . 2550 . 00 Penal Law Violations - - - ' 57 i 2230 . 00 72 3935000 New York Code Rubs & Re s . g 137 : f 2470000 1 130 2290 . 00 Enviromental Conservation - 1 17 340 . 00 26 815 . 00 Navigation - - = - - - - - - 12 255 . 00 I 8 190000 CIVIL & LOCAL LAW ' Civil - - - - - - - - - - - 6 60 . 00 5 42 . 50 Small Claims - - - - - - 14 28 . 00 6 12900 Dog Control Law Violation 17 250 . 00 45 . 00 Zoning Law Violations - - -- 0 0 Civil Marriages - - _ _ _ _ 17 12 Dangerous Dog Complaint - - 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS Bail Forfietures - - - - - 710 . 00 545900 Arraignment - Other Courts . 96 85 Commited in feu of Fine - - ( release when paid ) Jail as Sentence - - - - - 8 I 17 ( or part of sentence ) Probation 7 ; 7 (May include fine/Jail ) N . Y . S . Surcharge 6250 . 00 8340 . 00 � l I IteF; pectfully Submitted i? )))w , Town Ju ., tice STATISTICAL REPORT ACTIVITIES OF THE TOWN JUSTICE 1985 No . Amount . TOTAL COMPLETED CASES - - - - - - .� _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ 1306 N/A TOTAL FINES , FEES & FORFIETURES _ _ _ _ _ _ N/ A 14 > 144 • VEHICLE & - TRAFFIC - - - - - - -- - - - - - - 778 12 , 574 . Speeding - - -- -- - - - - - - - - - - - L44 49090 * Other Moving Violations - _ _ _ 284 312209 Non -Moving Violations - __ o _ _ 350 2 , 6820 D . W . I . & Dr . W/ 1O%BAC _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 20 Indited _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 Misdemeanor Convictions 0 Reduced to . D . W . K. I . =- - 17 4 , 420 . Dismissed - - - - - -- - - -- - 1 Tax - Law Violations - - -- - -- - - - 1 110 . Transpotation Law Violations 7 780 . `: CRIMINAL Felony ' Arrainnments - - - - - - - - 27 . Balance Df case o oun y 76urt Indited 6 Reduced to Town Court - 2 Dismissed - - - - - - -- - - - 4 Penal Law Misdemeanors - - - - - 18 160 . Penal Law Violations 38 . 4500 New York Code Rules & Regs . - 2 1509 Navigation - _ __ _ _ __ _ _ 2 500 CIVIL & LOCAL LAW Civil - _ _ _ - .. .. _ _ _ -- - - __ _ _ _ 3 300 8 Small Claims _ -. - _ - -_ .. _ _ __ _ _ 160 Dog Control Law Violations - 22 110 . Zoning Law Violations - - - - - - 0 0 Civil Marriages - - -- -- _ - - - 28 N/ A Dnagerous Dog Compliants - 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS Family Court 2 Bail Forfietures -= - - - -- - - - 0 0 Arraignment - Other Courts - 26 - Committed in lieu of Fine - - 3 ( Release when paid ) 1 Jail as Sentence 0 - - - - - - - - - - ( Or part of sentence ) Probation 2 - - - -. - - - -- - - - - - - - - - — ( May include fine/jail ) Scofflaw cases filed with DMV 230 Failure of defendant to ans. Uniform traffic tickets . RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED 122 V&T Dismiss TOWN JUSTICE Town Board 3 December 31 , 1985 COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES County Representative Mary Call stated that the Department of Social Services was required to hold public hearings and obtain public input , therefore , they had prepared a slide show to be shown to Town Boards . She went on to say that she hoped the Town of Ithaca would be interested in having the Director , Mary Pat Dolan present the slide show at either the January or February meeting . The Supervisor directed the Town Clerk to contact the Director and invite her to present the slide show at the January meeting . Representative Call noted that the three County Representatives • would be alternating their attendance at the Town Board meetings . OFFICIAL BONDS • RESOLUTION NO , 264 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca that the bonds for the following Town Officials and Town employees , in the following amounts , be approved for the year 1986 : Town Supervisor , Noel Desch $ 350 , 000 Town Clerk - Receiver of Taxes Jean Swartwood $ 50 , 000 Justice , Warren A . Blye $ 5 , 000 Justice , Merton J . Wallenbeck $ 5 , 000 Superintendent of Highways , Robert Parkin $ 5 , 000 All other Town Employees , each $ 5 , 000 (Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) . BAN SALE Supervisor Desch noted that he had meant to report , at the start of the meeting , results of the bid opening on bond anticipation notes in New York City . He went on to say that on the day the bids were opened , there was a great deal of discussion about tax reforms and the banks got skiddish . The City and Town rate is 5 . 340 . Both the City and the Town received six bids . The Tanpkins County Trust • Company took a million dollars worth of City and Town BAN ' s at 5 . 23 % . Five million in Town BAN ' s were sold to Manufacturers Hanover at 5 . 34% . • DEPOSITORIES FOR 'TOWN FUNDS RESOLUTION NO . 265 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca that the Tompkins County Trust Company and Norstar Bank be and the same hereby are designated as depositories for all monies coming into the hands of Town Board 4 December 31 , 1985 the Supervisor , the Town Clerk and the Receiver of Taxes for the year 1986 . ( Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) . OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER RESOLUTION NO . 266 Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilman McPeak , • RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby designates the Ithaca Journal as the official newspaper for the year 1986 . • ( Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) . SCHEDULE OF 1986 TOWN BOARD MEETINGS RESOLUTION N0 , 267 RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts the following schedule of meetings of the Town Board for the year 1986 : Monday , January 13 , 1986 Monday , February 10 , 1986 Monday , March 10 , 1986 Monday , April 7 , 1986 Mmday , May 12 , 1986 Monday , June 9 , 1986 Monday , July 7 , 1986 Monday , August 11 , 1986 Monday , September 8 , 1986 Thursday , October 2 , 1986 Thursday , November 6 , 1986 Monday , December 8 , 1986 Wednesday , December 31 , 1986 ( Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) , HIGHWAY PAY SCALE RESOLUTION NO , 268 Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilwoman • Raffensperger , WHEREAS , the Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer have • reviewed supervisory responsibilities , and employee performance , among other measures of accomplishment of the Highway Department , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby establishes the range of regular hourly pay rates for the Town of Ithaca Highway Department ranging from a minimum of $ 6 . 00 per hour to a maximum of $ 10 . 50 per hour for the year 1986 . ( Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) . Town Board 5 December 31 , 1985 APPRECIATION FOR COUNCILMAN KUGLER RESOLUTION N0 . 269 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , In recognition of over six year of distinguished service and unselfish contribution to the welfare of the Town of Ithaca . . . . WHEREAS , in November of 1979 , George was elected by the people of the Town of Ithaca to the first of two consecutive terms as a member of the Town Board , after having been appointed to fill the • vacancy on June 25 , 1979 , and WHEREAS , during his career of public service with the Town , Mr . Kugler pursued municipal affairs diligently and with a special • interest and concern for our community ' s zoning enforcement and water and sewer services . As Chairman of the Operating Committee of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission , George was instrumental in many improvements in the Commission system , and WHEREAS , Mr . Kugler as Deputy Supervisor provided extensive assistance to the Supervisor during his absence , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , on behalf of the people of the Town of Ithaca , express our appreciation for the dedication , wisdom and statesmanship which George Kugler has provided us . (Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) . PERSONS TO BE HEARD No one present wished to speak . APPROVE 'TOWN BOARD MINUTES RESOLUTION N0 , 270 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman McPeak , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approve the minutes of the November 20 , 1985 Town Board meeting as presented by the Town Clerk . (Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) . • CHAIRMAN - TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD • RESOLUTION NO , 271 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , WHEREAS , the Town of Ithaca Planning Board recommends the reappointment of Mcntgomery May as Chairman of the Planning Board , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the reappointment of Montgomery May as Chairman of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board for the year 1986 . I Town Board 6 December 31 , 1985 ( Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) , PLANNING SEMINAR RESOLUTION NO . 272 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilwoman Howell , WHEREAS , the New York Land Institute has planned two Spring 1986 Conferences , and • WHEREAS , Peter Lovi , Town Planner has expressed an interest in attending these conferences , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of • Ithaca hereby authorize Peter Lovi to attend the Planning , Zoning and Land Development Seminar on Friday , January 10 , 1986 , in White Plains , New York , registration fee of $ 60 . 00 , AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby further authorize the Town Planner to attend the State Environmental Quality Review Act Seminar on Friday , January 24 , 1986 , at Albany , New York , registration fee of $ 75 . 00 . (Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) , CORNELL TRADITION PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO , 273 Motion by Supervisor Desch , seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , WHEREAS , the Town Board approved the hiring of Laura Bittar as a Technical Aide in Engineering for the Summer of 1985 under The Cornell Tradition Program , by Resolution , on May 13 , 1985 , and WHEREAS , Laura Bittar proved to be a valuable asset to the Engineering Department of the Town of Ithaca and is available for work during the month of January 1986 , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca to hire Laura Bittar as a Technical Aide in Engineering for the month of January 1986 , commencing January 6 , 1986 , at $ 5 . 50 per hour , under Account No . CF5112 . 2 . (Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) . • SATELLITE DISHES • Supervisor Desch stated that he would like to propose that the Board consider the adoption of the local law on Satellite Dishes , the discussion at the December meeting to serve as the basis for adoption at the January meeting . He went on to say that there were some administrative problems which he felt could be solved . The Supervisor noted concerns expressed by the people on West Hill about not being able to place the satellite dishes in their front yard . Town Board 7 December 31 , 1985 ' Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that she did not feel that satellite dishes should be allowed within fifteen feet of a side yard lot line . Supervisor Desch stated that in order to have a satellite dish work , as a practical matter , you would not want to place it in a side yard because of the potential for obstructions being placed in the neighbors side yard . He went on to say there is always the possibility of the neighbors planting trees to visually obstruct the satellite and this would effect the satellite operation . The Supervisor went on to say that with accessory buildings you don ' t care if somebody plants bushes but with satellites , bushes would end their use . However , front yards are a different thing . • Councilwoman Raffensperger stated that she had the same concern with back yards as side yards when back yards are abutting . Councilwoman Raffensperger went on to say that people have the • option of going to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance . Councilman Cramer agreed , saying that with the permit process in place , individual situations can be handled on an individual basis . NOVEMBER FINANCIAL REPORT RESOLUTION N0 , 274 Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilman McPeak , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approve the November Financial Report as corrected ( see Financial Report with changes noted) . (Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) . TOWN OF ITHACA KU R MS RESOLUTION N0 , 275 Motion by Councilman Cramer ; seconded by Councilwoman Raffensperger , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the Town of Ithaca Warrants dated December 31 , 1985 , in the following accounts : General Fund - Town Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64 , 158 . 79 General Fund - Outside Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11 , 792 . 72 Water & Sewer Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4 , 385 . 21 Highway Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 , 965 . 13 Capital Projects Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1 , 756 . 74 Fire Protection Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5 , 036 . 00 Federal Revenue Sharing Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1 , 143 . 00 • ( Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) , . BOLTON POINT WARRANTS There were not Bolton Point Warrants for Board consideration . Town Board 8 December 31 , 1985 REVIEW OF ENVIROIN]ENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM ON THE REZONING OF 7 . 1 ACRES AT 92149 925-35 MFI=L STREET , TAX PARCEL NOS , 60-1 -3 AND 60 -1-4 , OWNED BY WILLIAM S . DOWNING , FROM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-30 TO RESIDENCE DISTRICT R-15 The Town Board reviewed the Environmental Assessment Form. Supervisor Desch questioned item # 11 in the Environmental Assessment Form, noting that the number of proposed dwelling units in the first phase was listed as 18 units and the second phase as 20 units . He questioned if the second phase should not be 2 instead of 20 ? • Both Town Attorney John Barney and Planning Board Chairman Montgomery May responded that the figure in the second phase should be 2 with a total of 20 units . • Councilwoman Raffensperger remarked that the Planning Board had recommended the area be rezoned to R-15 , she noted that she had not seen any minutes or any other information pertaining to the Planning Boards decision . Planning Board Chairman Montgomery May responded that the R-15 zoning decision was unanimous . The question was asked if the drainage would include Homestead Circle? Montgomery May responded that the drainage did not include Homestead Circle . Councilwoman Raffensperger asked what about the water from the other side of Pine Tree Road and Mitchell Street that goes through the Cornell University property ? Supervisor Desch responded that the culvert picks up about one-half of the water from the Ellis Hollow Elderly Housing , some of East Hill Plaza parking lot then down the south side of Mitchell Street . He went on to say that the storm water on the south side of Ellis Hollow Road used to cross to the North side , meandering through Ellis Hollow Housing then cut back across at the intersection . The County cut a ditch , now the water comes straight instead of meandering . Councilwoman Howell asked if some of the water from Snyder Hill was picked up at this point? Supervisor Desch responded no . Water comes down Snyder Hill Road to Pine Tree Road then cuts across under Pine Tree Road to a deep Swale . He went on to say that this was a natural cut off even if it looks like it runs to the intersection . • PUBLIC HEARING TO QONSIDER THE REZONING OF 7 . 1 ACRES AT 921 , 925-35 MITCHELL STREET , TAX PARCEL NOS . 60-1 -3 AND 60 -1-4 , OWNED BY • WILLIAM S . DOWNING , FROM RESIDENCE R-30 TO RESIDENCE R-15 Proof of posting and publication notice of a public hearing to consider the rezoning of 7 . 1 acres at 921 , 925 -35 Mitchell Street , Tax Parcel Nos . 60 -1 -3 and 60 -1 -4 , owned by William S . Downing, from Residence R-30 to Residence R-15 having been presented by the Town Clerk , the Supervisor opened the public hearing . Supervisor Desch stated that the Planning Board considered the rezoning and recommended that the area be rezoned to R-15 . The Supervisor went on to say that the Planning Board will review the Town Board 9 December 31 , 1985 site plan if the Town Board approves the rezoning . He noted that in most cases , the rezoning has been automatic were water and sewer are available . He noted a recent example being forty parcels on South Hill which have been served with water and sewer for many years but were never rezoned until recently . William Downing stated that rezoning to Residence R-9 would allow him to build thirty units . This proposal , to rezone to R- 15 , will allow only twenty units . He went on to say that he was still working with the Planning Board to develop the plans for twenty units . Mrs . Genia Albrecht , 119 Clover Lane stated that she was the • closest house next to the rezoning . The area is a charming place for bike paths and bird watchers , etc . The development will spoil the area for many people who like to walk around the area . She went on to say that she regrets that this has to happen , just can ' t • stop people from building . Who is going to come in and who is going to have money , who is going to exploit the area ? Mrs . Albrecht stated that she was against this project and that she spoke for the residents of Clover Lane : She again asked who is going to come and live there? What are the size of the buildings? Is the area going to be exploited with little buildings ? Supervisor Desch responded that Mrs . Albrecht should attend the Planning Board meeting and ask these questions . William Downing responded that it is yet to be decided how many units will be built on each side . Mr . Downing went on to say that if the people on Clover Lane were so concerned about preserving the area they should have bought the property when it was for sale . Mrs . Albrecht remarked that she did not feel Mr . Downings statement was very nice . Mr . Downing went on to say that each unit will contain 1 , 700 square feet and will sell for $ 100 , 000 . He noted that the units are permanent units , not for students and not for rental . The idea is to make a handsome community . Mrs . Albrecht responded that Cornell University has so many wealthy students that they would be financially able to purchase these units . Mr . Downing responded that he intended to have strict regulations against renting. Noting concern of the neighborhood , he stated that because of the railroad track , there would be a great buffer for the people on Clover Lane , Mrs . Albrecht went on to say that her house was the redwood house and that she could hear noises from the railroad bed . Mrs . Albrecht stated that the railroad bed is used in the evening by • people drinking , etc . , and several times they have had to ask Cornell to monitor the activities . Mrs . Albrecht noted that people who can buy houses are not always people who will take care of the • environment . As no one else present wished to speak , the Supervisor closed the public hearing . RESOLUTION NO . 276 Motion by Supervisor Desch ; seconded by Councilman Cramer , Town Board 10 December 31 , 1985 RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby determines a negative declaration of environmental , significance on the Environmental Assessment Forth review for the rezoning from R-30 to R-15 of 7 . 1 acres of land at 921 , 925-35 Mitchell Street , Tax Parcel Nos . 60-1-3 and 60-1 -4 owned by William S . Dawning , and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED , that the Town of Ithaca Planning Board be designated as lead agent on the site specific environmental review . Councilman Cramer questioned Item #2 in the Environmental Review , Supervisor Desch stated that the record should show that Item # 11 , should show Phase 2 as two units , not twenty units . • (Desch , Raffensperger , Cramer , McPeak and Howell voting Aye . Nays - none) . • RESOLU'T'ION N0 , 277 Motion by Councilman Cramer , seconded by Councilman McPeak , RESOLVED , that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approve the rezoning of 7 . 1 acres at 921 , 925 -35 Mitchell Street , Tax Parcel Nos . 60-1-3 and 60-1 -4 , owned by William S . Deming , from Residential District R-30 to Residence District R- 15 , Supervisor Desch called for a roll call vote . Councilman Cramer Voting Aye Councilwoman Howell Voting Aye Councilman McPeak Voting Aye Councilwoman Raffensperger Voting Aye Supervisor Desch Voting Aye , The Resolution was duly adopted . Councilman Cramer stated that he felt the Town Board should thank the Town staff , the Planning Board staff , the Town Justices and staff and the Town legal staff for their dedicated services this past year and to wish them all a healthy and happy New Year , ADJOUR ZE NT The meeting was duly adjourned . Town Clerk •