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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 1967-10-10 p � V TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 10 , 1967 A regular meeting of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board was held on Tuesday , October 10 , 1967 at 7 : 30 P ,, Mv at the Town of Ithaca Offices , 108 East Green Street , Ithaca , New York . Members of the .Board present : Chairman Noel Desch , Reginald Collins , Walter Schwan , Dan Baker , Elmer Phillips , Robert Scannell , and Secretary Cheryl S . Benin atio Others present : Walter J . Wiggins , Francis W . Egan , Mrs ,, R . M ,, Ross , Stuart Lewis , Anthony Ceracche , Anton J . Egner , V . Gaydash , R . J . Bruce , and Sue Strandberg . WILLIAMSBURG PARK AREA RUNOFF WATER PROBLEM Mr ,, Stuart Lewis appeared representing the Williamsburg Park Association ,, He described the problem of runoff water in this area ,, He stated that municipalities , the Town of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights , have allowed developers to go into this area and develop property without providing for proper drainage of same . Mr . Lewis pointed out on the Town air map the particular area affected by this surplus water . . The Association originally went to the Village of Cayuga Heights about this problem . However , the Village informed the Association this should be taken to the Town of Ithaca since the water problem, originates in the Town ,, The Association feels this problem stems from inadequate planning on the part of developers ,, Mr ,, Desch stated that the Planning Board is aware of this problem and is aware that it is a serious problem © He also stated that the Schoenfeld development just west of the Northeast School is a small part of the overm all problems As - far as the problem in the Village , this Board feels it is the responsibility of the builders of the houses affected , who did not take care of this problem originally . Mre Lewis inquired as to whether this Board has any pending action to alleviate this situation ,, The residents of this area are getting very discouraged with the situation . Mr . Phillips stated that the Board is conscious of the problem , but that . it is also the responsibility of the Village of Cayuga Heights to help in this problem . Mr . Phillips suggested that since this is a problem where contiguous political bodies are con cerned , this should be brought to the GIRPB and the policitcal bodies concerned act according to the suggestion of the GIRPB ,, Mr . Lewis requested that something be done to hold this water back in the spring in order that the homes won ' t be entirely flooded . Mr . Desch stated that he will talk to the Mayor of Cayuga Heights9 make a recommendation to the GIRPB to recommend a solution to the problem , and talk to Fred Marcham about the same . In conclusion , Mr . Lewis stated that in behalf of the Association , he is Planning Board Minutes m October 109 1967 Page 2 against any Multiple Residence units in this area because this area. , should be preserved for better homes in the Town of Ithaca . • B.LAT CH LEY PLAN m EAST HILL fir , •: B1atchley appeared requesting the Board ' s suggestions as to location and 44asibili.ty of adding. another church in the agnea. of Hon.nass Lane . . Mr . . Blatchley has been approached by se-feral churches concerning build ing : n this areae lire Blatchley wanted to make certain that two churches areri° t too close in one c.lUsterr and that a traffic problem does not oecurm It was pointed out that this area is zoned Rm15e The . .96ard pointed out two areas on the map which would be ideal for another church , and also ri dminded Mr . Blatchley that since hey has sold 4 lots in this subdivision9 . he is required to submit a subdivision map . . to tae Planning Board for . approval of same . The ' Board also pointed out to Mina: Blatchley that a park area should be preserved . CERACCHE CLUSTER :DEVELOMNT:. ® PRELIMINARY : APPROVAL Mro Cerracche , Mr . Egner , and Mr . Wiggins appeared requesting preliminary approval of a plan for a cloister development on West Hill off Mecklei ti:urg Mre Egner presernted . . the plans and • stated that: he feels West Hig4l • 6•: . :• t'i: at. • � • 4 to continue to dev6lop in a residential pattern ' two: Zgner pointed out that' .,16 would like to see Wost Haven Road continuo ani : -*14 in with Bundy Road and Route 96 . He also' . stated that there is a plbgsibility of developing , under normal zoning. ;i:oriditions n 224 lots on the ,100 ®.acre site . At this ; point ,, 223 lots are proposed with 1520 ac e park. areae The; plan a :: ;subm� tted is legal ani ::` ac.eeptable as far as, • . ; zo ing . :is concerned . Mre � gner showed a plan setting forth the area to ben ` r.0tained with trees , op.dnbe• land which could b :used as park area and the ari;,6a* 4 o be developed forf rtsidentzal dwellings 9 a,1so shriwing an aexiial photp. : ,of. the area involve d'.: J The advantage of the open spaces is that they may- . be tied up with open spaces` of a proposed school in the area . All internal roads have 80 foot rights of way . On one side of the roads will be a . blacktop walk or bicye`-leriding areae Mr . Egner pointed out . %hat the developer is asking that Section 281 of the Town Law be taken into consideration . linear There are 108880 / feet of -road , the slope being less than 8 % e Most of the development will take place in units of four houses together , each individual unit being 212 feet by 202 feet , the area of each lot being between 9200 sqc ft . and 9600 sq . ft . There is a definite variance as to placement of houses and garages on the lots . Utilities will be under ground ' It was pointed out that there is a City water tank adjacent to this property and a pump will be located in the proposed developmento There will be street lighting illuminating entrances into each cul de sac and the area around the parks . There will also be considerable planting • along . the rights of way with earth forms and evergreen plantings , Mr . Brucefl one of the area residents , inquired as to who would maintain the parks , Mr . Egner replied that the parks would be deeded to the Town of Ithaca , and , therefore , not be the responsibility of the developer . qr Planning Board Minutes w October 109 1967 Page 3 Mra Egner also pointed out on the plan that there are no driveways on the internal or primary rodds , they being off the cul de sacs ., except ill a very feta cases . Mr . Ceracche was asked to describe the typical homes he plans to put in this area . He stated that he wants to be able to build expensive homes in this area and not put in low� cost housing . A question of the time schedule of development was raised , and Mr . Egner answered that the area along Mecklenburg Road would be developed first; Decision to be reached in Executive Sessiono The Board went into Executiv. Session at 9 : 30 P . M . and reviewed the foregoing matters . S CH OEN FE LD®PRINCE Mr ;. SDch informed the Planning Board members that the Town Board has retdj;,6d Lozier Engineers to make application tothe federal government fear : a - park in this area and look into the feasibi--lity of a joint effort with? ;. the Village, of Cayugo ' Heights . Mho : Phillips inquired as to the status of an official ma.p for the Town of,. ; :Ithaca and , upon motion by Mr . Phillips , seeoAded by Mr . Vasse and ca ed by unanimous vote -, : `moved that whatever steps are necessary for obta Vii: ng same be taken . CEAACCHE CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT John : ;Vas.se left the ror:�.,i d. did not participate' rf the discussion or . ' : , the ' ;vot:e due to the poss. '.�; . ity of a conflict of. interest , Mr . Desch su ge ted that before �iay decision be made on th ..s ratter , a j oint mdot ng of the Planning Board and the Town Board; .I 'e had on the sub ; ec4 . This meeting adjourned at 10 : 30 P . M . Rasp c' 'ally submit ted E Chervil S . Beninati Secretary