HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 1969-01-14 Town of Ithaca
Planning Board
January 14 , 1969
The Regular Meeting of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board was held
on January 14 , 1969 , at the Town of Ithaca offices , 108 E . Green St . ,
Ithaca .
Present ; Chairman Walter Schwan , Arnold Albrecht , Dan Baker ,
Jim Boodley , Elmer Phillips , Bob Scannell , Paul Tavelli and
Secretary Lempi Sincebaugh . Also Sue Strandberg , Ithaca Journal
Writer , Karl Butler , Rocco Lucente , Donald Lucente , Dr . Meshri ,
Mrs . Krook , Mrs , Livesay , Michael Pichel and about six other
interested parties ,
NEW MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING BOARD
The Town Board , at their January 13th meeting , voted upon
Arnold Albrecht and James Boodley as new members of the Planning
Board to fill the expired terms of Jim Lacy and John Vasse , Both
terms will expire December 31 , 197 + 9
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF THE LATTER DAY SAINTS PROPOSED CHURCH
IN SCHOENFELD TRACT
The Latter Day Saints , represented by Karl Butler , are inte -
rested in buying about 3 acres in the Schoenfeld tract on which
to . build a new church. , They wish to know , if and when the proposed
road starting from Winthrop Drive is built , if the church would
be allowed .
Mr . Scannell made a motion , seconded by Mr . Tavelli , to allow
the church to be built , subject to the approval of the subdivision
plan . Approval unanimous ,
" FAMILY "
Since the last meeting , copies of the statement drawn up by
Town Attorney Jim Buyoucos have been circulated to members of the
board ,
Mr . Rocco Lucente introduced Dr . Meshri , employed by Cornell
University , from Bombay , India , who spoke on behalf of foreign
students desirous of living with American families in an attempt
to understand American life , customs , government , etc . , and also
for those students wishing to rent apartments together to share
costs , fellowship and aid each other in studying .
Mrs . Livesay attempted to explain the residents ' position
that these groups of students did not integrate into the community
and pointed out that it is in the planning stage when something
can be done about the number of students involved , cars and parking ,
trash accumulation , etc ,
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Michael Pichel , who built two houses on Snyder Hill Road ,
is in favor of resolving the problems directly - if parking is
the problem , figure a solution for it ; if it ' s trash , likewise ,
etc .
These people were referred to the Town Board Citizens Group .
After further lively discussion from Rocco Lucente , pressing
for a determination on the entire issue , the matter was tabled
until the next meeting . This will allow additional perusal time
by the two new members of the Board , and the one absentee last
month , who are unfamiliar with the situation .
COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
Mr . Phillips reported that the County Extension Service has
a representative in the community to work on planning problems .
It was felt to be a good suggestion to contact him .
FRANCIS CHASE REQUEST FOR A BUILDING PERMIT
Brought up by Paul Tavelli was the question whether Mr . Chase
could be issued a building permit for the house already constructed
on the lot which Mr . Blatchley had sold him before getting approval .
This approval was necessary , since four lots can be sold before
contacting the Planning Board , and the lot sold to Francis Chase
constituted the fifth lot .
Mr . Phillips made a suggestion that the Chairman of the Board
should contact Jim Buyoucos about this for a recommendation on
how the board should handle the matter .
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 00 P . M .
Respectfully submitted ,
Lempi Sincebaugh
Secretary