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TOWN OF
TOWN IIVF, ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
APRIL 17 1990
The Town of Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on
Tuesday. April 17, 1990, in Town .Hall, 126 East Seneca Street,
Ithaca, New York, at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairperson Carolyn Grigorov, Robert Kenerson, Virginia
Langhans, James Baker, Robert Miller, Stephen Smith, Eva
Hoffmann, William Lesser, Susan Beeners (Town Planner),
George Frantz ('Assistant Town Planner), John C. Barney (Town
Attorney), Daniel Walker (Town Engineer).
ALSO PRESENT: Philip L. Cox, Dennis B. Osika, Ed Bredbenner, Charles
Trautmann, Bill Farrell.
Chairperson
p.m. and accepted
Publication of
Ithaca Journal on
together with th
upon the variou
discussion, upon
City of Ithaca, u
Tompkins County
applicants and /or
Grigorov declared the
meeting
duly opened at 7:30
CERTAIN
for the record the Clerk's
e
of Posting
and
the Notice of Public
Hearings
in Town Hall and
the
April 9, 1990, and April
12,
1990, respectively,
e Clerk's Affidavit of
Service by
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TOWN OF
TOWN IIVF, ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
APRIL 17 1990
The Town of Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on
Tuesday. April 17, 1990, in Town .Hall, 126 East Seneca Street,
Ithaca, New York, at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairperson Carolyn Grigorov, Robert Kenerson, Virginia
Langhans, James Baker, Robert Miller, Stephen Smith, Eva
Hoffmann, William Lesser, Susan Beeners (Town Planner),
George Frantz ('Assistant Town Planner), John C. Barney (Town
Attorney), Daniel Walker (Town Engineer).
ALSO PRESENT: Philip L. Cox, Dennis B. Osika, Ed Bredbenner, Charles
Trautmann, Bill Farrell.
Chairperson
p.m. and accepted
Publication of
Ithaca Journal on
together with th
upon the variou
discussion, upon
City of Ithaca, u
Tompkins County
applicants and /or
Grigorov declared the
meeting
duly opened at 7:30
CERTAIN
for the record the Clerk's
Affidavit
of Posting
and
the Notice of Public
Hearings
in Town Hall and
the
April 9, 1990, and April
12,
1990, respectively,
e Clerk's Affidavit of
Service by
Mail of said Notice
s neighbors of each
of the
properties under
both' °the Clerk and the
Building
Commissioner of
the
pon the Clerk of the
Town of
Dryden, upon
the
Acting Commissioner
of Planning,
and upon
the
agents, as appropriate,
on April
10,
19900
At this time, Chairperson Grigorov introduced the new Town of
Ithaca'Engineer, Daniel R. Walker, to the Board.
PUBLIC HEARING. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO THE ZONING
BOARD OF APPEALS WITH RESPECT TO A REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF THE
SPECIAL APPROVAL GRANTED FOR MAPLEWOOD RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY BY SAID
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ON APRIL 19, 1989, TO PERMIT THE RETENTION OF
AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE BUILDING ON THE SITE FOR STORAGE SUPPORT OF THE
MAPLEWOOD RESIDENTIAL USES; TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE
LAUNDRY /LOUNGE BUILDING AND ONE PAVILION INSTEAD OF TWO NEW
LAUNDRY /LOUNGE BUILDINGS (ONE LAUNDRY FACILITY HAVING BEEN LOCATED IN
THE EXISTING COMMUNITY BUILDING), AND, TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF
ONE VOLLEYBALL COURT IN`THE EASTERN PART OF THE SITE. MAPLEWOOD
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY IS LOCATED BETWEEN MAPLE AVENUE'AND MITCHELL
STREET ON TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCELS NO. 6- 63 -2 -1, * -3, -14, AND
-10.2, RESIDENCE DISTRICT R -9. CORNELL UNIVERSITY, OWNER; ALBERT
L. WRIGHT, ARCHITECTURAI SERVICES, AGENT,
Town Planner Susan Beeners announced that Albert L. Wright of
Cornell University had informed her that no one was able to attend
and represent Maplewood'Residential Community. Mr. Wright requested
that the Hearing be postponed until someone could appear on behalf of
Maplewood. Ms. Beeners stated that she suggested a tentative date of
May 1 19906 Ms. Beeners said that she was asked to send a written
response of her concerns.
PUBLIC
HEARING: CONSIDERATION
OF APPROVAL OF
CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS TO
ARTICLE
I, SECTION 8 OF THE
TOWN OF ITHACA
SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS
Planning Board -2- April 17, 1990
• WITH RESPECT TO FEES, AS SUCH WERE PREVIOUSLY AMENDED ON FEBRUARY
81 1988, BY RESOLUTION'OF THE TOWN BOARD (NO. 44).
Chairperson Grigorov declared the Public Hearing in the
above -noted matter duly opened and read aloud from the Notice of
Public Hearings as posted and published and as noted above.
Chairperson Grigorov noted that this was a Public Hearing and
asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one spoke. Chairperson
Grigorov closed the Public Hearing and brought the matter back to the
Board for discussion.
There appearing to be no further discussion, Chairperson Grigorov
asked if anyone were prepared to make a motion.
(Adopted Resolution attached hereto as Exhibit No. 1.)
Chairperson
Grigorov
declared the
matter of the Amendment of
Subdivision Regulations
in
re Fees duly closed.
PARCEL NO. 6- 64 -1 -2, CORNELL ORCHARDS AREA,
R -30. CORNELL UNIVERSITY, OWNER; PHILIP L. COX,
ENGINEERING, AGENT.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 5, 1989
MOTION by Robert Kenerson, seconded by Virginia Langhans:
RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board
Meeting of December 5, 1989, be and hereby are approved as written.
• There being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote.
Aye - Grigorov, Kenerson, Baker, Langhans, Lesser, Smith.
Nay - None.
Abstain - Hoffmann.
The MOTION was declared to be carried.
PUBLIC HEARING. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION
BOARD OF APPEALS WITH RESPECT TO A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL
TO THE ZONING
APPROVAL OF
THE PROPOSED "NAIC
AIR - SUPPORTED
STRUCTURE" PROPOSED TO
BE LOCATED ON
TOWN OF ITHACA TAX
RESIDENCE DISTRICT
DIRECTOR, FACILITIES
PARCEL NO. 6- 64 -1 -2, CORNELL ORCHARDS AREA,
R -30. CORNELL UNIVERSITY, OWNER; PHILIP L. COX,
ENGINEERING, AGENT.
Chairperson Grigorov declared the Public Hearing in the
above -noted matter duly opened and read aloud from the Notice of
Public Hearings as posted and published and as noted above.
Mr. Cox addressed the Board and stated that there are some
long -range plans for the Orchards area that might entail something 20
years down the road.
Mr. Cox offered that the ridge height of the structure is 31
• feet. Ms. Beeners stated that the structure would be subject to a
building permit and there would have to be a variance granted.
Chairperson Grigorov noted that this was a Public Hearing and
asked if anyone present wished to speak. No one spoke. Chairperson
Planning Board -3- April 17, 1990
• Grigorov closed the Public Hearing and brought the matter back to the
Board for discussion.
Ms.
Hoffmann
wondered about
the use of the structure. Mr.
Cox
responded
that
the structure would
be used
to essentially
keep
weather
off
the test equipment within the air
supported structure.
located
The facility
Service
is unmanned except for
when persons
are there setting
up
the antenna
Route 366.
equipment. Ms. Hoffmann
asked
about the parking
lot.
Mr. Cox said
is already being used
that the parking lot is
proposed to
be approximately
60'
X 70'.
There appearing to be no further discussion, Chairperson Grigorov
asked if anyone were prepared to make a motion.
(Adopted Resolutions - Recommendation to the ZBA attached hereto
as Exhibit No. 2.)
Chairperson Grigorov declared
Recommendation to the Zoning Board
request for Special Approval of
Structure duly closed.
the matter of Consideration of a
of Appeals with respect to a
the proposed NAIC Air - Supported
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO THE ZONING
BOARD "OF APPEALS WITH RESPECT TO A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL APPROVAL OF
THE PROPOSED CORNELL UNIVERSITY CENTRAL GROUNDS FACILITY, PROPOSED TO
BE LOCATED ON PORTIONS OF TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCELS NO. 6- 64 -1 -1 AND
is 6- 64 -1 -2, SOUTH OF N.Y.S. ROUTE 366, RESIDENCE DISTRICT R -30.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, OWNER, PHILIP L. COX, DIRECTOR, FACILITIES
ENGINEERING, AGENT.
Chairperson Grigorov declared the Public Hearing in the
above -noted matter duly opened and read aloud from the Notice of
Public Hearings as posted and published and as noted above.
A map was appended to the bulletin board.
Dennis
Osika, Grounds Superintendent
at Cornell University,
approached
the Board and stated
that the
purpose of the
proposed
project is
to build a grounds maintenance
facility. The
primary
operating
facility is presently
located
in the Humphreys
Service
Building,
which is adjacent to the
Cornell
Steam Plant located
on
Route 366.
The proposal is to
relocate
to a service section
of
Campus, which
is already being used
for a lot
of storage supplies.
The proposed facility is a pre - engineered, steel slab on grade,
structure of approximately 13,000 sq. ft., with about 11,000 sq. ft.
main shop facility. The structure is proposed to be two -story at the
shop end, the administrative office section would be one - story.
There will be employee parking adjacent to the building, with visitor
parking in front of the building. There will be a plant holding
area, which will be like a shade house for temporary storage of
annuals and a lot of other trees and shrubs that are moved around
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Campus. It is planned to develop the project in two phases.
Mr. osika said that the structure could be built during the
summer of 1990 and probably occupied by winter 1990, then landscaped
Planning Board
• the following Spring
with a relatively
about the evergreens
would remain for a
westernmost row. The
will access it by
onto Route 366 is not
Qc
April 17, 1990
of 1991. The
height of
the building is 27'
low pitch.
Board Member
Stephen
Smith wondered
along Route 366.
Mr. Smith
asked
if the trees
while. It
is Cornell's
intention
to leave the
traffic that
will be using
the
new facility
way of Caldwell Road extension;
Ithaca. It
another opening
needed
Mr. Trautmann that if
by
this
it more
project.
or less guarantees
• that the Caldwell Road
Town
Engineer
Dan Walker wondered
about any
plans
for
bulk
salt
storage.
Mr.
osika responded that
Cornell already
that
has
bulk storage
Study Group
very close to the area. Mr. osika pointed out the storage area on
the appended map. Mr. Walker asked about the 40 service vehicle
trips per day. Mr. osika replied that Cornell had indicated a
maximum of 40 per day. Mr. osika stated that Cornell has two small
dump trucks, and only two dump trucks that are rated over 25 tons.
The rest of the equipment is primarily pick -up trucks and flat -beds.
Chairperson Grigorov noted that this was a Public Hearing and
asked if there were anyone from the public who had any comments or
questions.
Charles Trautmann,
President of
the
Forest Home Improvement
Association, spoke from
the floor and
expressed
the Public Hearing
his concern about
timing of the project.
Mr. Trautmann
said
that
the East Ithaca Land
Use and Transportation
Study Group
is
actively
looking for
circulation routes in East
Ithaca. It
seems
to
Mr. Trautmann that if
this project is constructed
this summer
it more
the
or less guarantees
• that the Caldwell Road
alignment for
a circulation
route through the
Orchards is going to be
the only one, because
he
thinks the project
cuts off one possible
alternative
route
for
getting through the
Orchards with the Summerhill
Lane Ext.
There appearing to
be no one else
from the public
who wished to
speak to this matter,
Chairperson
Grigorov closed
the Public Hearing
and brought the matter
back to the
Board for discussion.
and use
Eva Hoffmann wondered about
herbicides
and pesticides,
asking
where they would be stored.
Mr.
Osika
responded that Cornell
has two
options. one option is to place
and use
a metal building adjacent
to
the proposed project, and
the
other
option would be to
use the
existing Pathology facility.
Possibly
a
new Pathology facility
will
be
built
in
the
future.
There appearing to be no further discussion, Chairperson Grigorov
asked if anyone were prepared to make a motion.
(Adopted Resolutions - Recommendation to the ZBA attached hereto
as Exhibit No. 3.)
At this time, Attorney Barney stated, for the record, that his
office is doing some legal work on specific matters for Cornell., but
is nothing to do with the Town of Ithaca or the Boards.
Chairperson Grigorov declared the matter of a Recommendation to
the Zoning Board of Appeals in re proposed Cornell University Central
Grounds Facility duly closed.
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Planning Board
FURTHER DISCUSSION
COMMUNITY.
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April 17, 1990
WITH RESPECT TO THE CORNELL MAPLEWOOD RESIDENTIAL
It was the consensus of the Board, along with Attorney Barney, to
re- advertise the above matter and treat it as a new hearing.
Ms. Beeners stated
that Albert Wright
had asked her
to send him a
letter bringing up some
concerns that
Ms. Beeners
might have
regarding the project.
Ms. Beeners wondered
whether
or not it is
true that the warehouse
is going to be
used for maintaining
an
inventory of furniture,
equipment, and
supplies, etc.
for Maplewood
itself or for more than Maplewood..
Ms. Beeners
cited a letter
from Chuck Jankey,
dated March
27,
1990 in which
the water storage
Mr. Jankey said
that the facility
was to be used
Virginia
exclusively
for
Maplewood. Ms.
Beeners noted a letter
addressed
to
Al Wright
from
William Paleen,
dated April 10,
1990 in which
Mr.
Wright said
that
there would be
a consolidation of
inventory from
a
number of
other
facilities off
-site. (Letters dated
March 27, 1990,
and April 10,
1990,
respectively,
attached hereto
as Exhibit No.
4
and Exhibit No. 59
OTHER BUSINESS.
Board Member Stephen
Smith wondered if
the water storage
tank
would be on the next Planning
Board Agenda.
Virginia
Langhans
• wondered about McDonald's
Thermal Storage material came
Corporation. Ms.
in only partly, as
Beeners said
far as a
that the
revised
application, adding that
110' to 701 .
they have proposed to
lower the height
from
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Ms. Beeners noted that Maplewood will be coming back, and also
Shalebrook on West Hill the Perry Farm - 23 lots, and also the
Peter Trowbridge proposed subdivision - to take a small portion of
land off the YMCA site near the Rosehill Subdivision on Mecklenburg
Road, Mr. Trowbridge wants to add the land to his parcel.
Ms. Beeners said that Cayuga Lake Estates has not been heard
from.
Ms. Beeners stated that she has not heard anything regarding the
Rosehill Subdivision.
Attorney Barney mentioned the Zoning Ordinance in re the proposed
height amendment. This will be put on the Agenda as a Public Hearing
as soon as possible.
At this point, the Board discussed the Coddington Road sewer
connections. Several people on Coddington Road are having problems
with their septic systems. Dan Walker stated that the Engineering
and Planning Departments will be looking at the potential for putting
sewer in the best routes, developing a cost estimate, and also
determining, in conjunction with the Planning Dept, and conferences
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Planning Board -6- April 17, 1990
with the Planning Board, whether or not the extension of sewer fits
into the Master Plan and concepts of the Town.
Chairperson Grigorov commented that there is a problem on West
Hill concerning water on Woolf Lane limiting the fire protection. Dan
Walker said that there was a watermain extension through the Woolf
Lane area along Trumansburg Road to the Ulysses Town line. There was
a booster station to provide domestic water service to the residents
on Woolf Lane and out on Trumansburg Road; it was installed at the
intersection of Woolf Lane and DuBois Road to increase the pressure
to an acceptable level for domestic use. That was installed as a
temporary measure in conjunction with the ongoing study of water
supply needs for the West Hill area. Presently, that booster station
does not have the capacity to meet flow requirements at the different
fire hydrants. The concerns were raised because residents saw out of
service tags on the fire hydrants. The Fire Department is aware that
the flow capacity at the hydrants is not the maximum, and they are
aware they cannot pump heavily from those hydrants. That has not
reduced the level of fire protection in the area. The Town will be
meeting with the fire authorities and the Bolton Point people and
determining what capacities there are at the hydrants.
There was
a brief discussion on
the Comprehensive
Plan from
Assistant Town
Planner George Frantz. Mr.
Frantz also
talked about
the
Resident's
Survey that
will
be mailed
to residents of
the Town.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon Motion, Chairperson Grigorov declared the April 17, 1990,
meeting of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board duly adjourned at 10:00
p.m.
Respectively submitted,
Mary Bryant, Recording Secretary,
Town of Ithaca Planning Board.
:A Amendment of Subdivision Regulations
Adopted by Planning Board
Approval by Town Board Recommended
Planning Board, April 17, 1990
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in re Fees
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ADOPTED RESOLUTION: Amendment of Subdivision Regulations in re Fees
Adopted by Planning Board
'Approval by Town Board Recommended
Planning Board, April 17, 1990
MOTION by Mrs. Virginia Langhans, seconded by Mr. James Baker:
WHEREAS, the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Ithaca were
adopted by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board on March 24, 1956 and
approved by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca on March 24, 1956,
and
WHEREAS, said Subdivision Regulations have been thereafter
amended from time to time, and
WHEREAS, the fees relating -to subdivision applications and other
development proposals as set forth. in the Town of Ithaca Zoning
Ordinance were amended effective April 3, 1990, and
WHEREAS, it is 'deemed desirable and appropriate to amend the
• Subdivision Regulations so that the fees charged pursuant to such
regulations shall conform to the fee structure set forth in the Zoning
Ordinance, with the same effective date;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Planning
Board adopt and hereby does adopt the following amendment of the Town
of Ithaca Subdivision. Regulations,. and recommends approval of same by
the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca:
1. Article I, Section 8, subparagraphs 1 and 2 are hereby deleted
and the following new Section 8 is inserted, reading as follows:
"Section 8. Fees,
1. There shall be paid to the Town the application fees,
review fees, hearing and /or agenda fees, escrow
deposits, SEQR fees and other charges set forth in
Section 84 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance,
2. The amounts of such fees, the time of payment of same,
the process for 'calculating, depositing and /or paying
same, and the dircumstances under which the fees or
deposits may be modified shall all be as set forth in
such section of such Ordinance."
• AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED AND RECOMMENDED, that the changes in
fees occurring as a result of these Resolutions shall be effective
April 3, 1990, the effective. date of the Zoning Ordinance changes
EXHIBIT 1
�$ Amendment of Subdivision Regulations in re Fees
Adopted by Planning Board
Approval by Town Board Recommended
Planning Board, April 17, 1990
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referred to above, except that the fees referred to and amended by
these Resolutions shall not apply for a period of six months to any
project in the Town of Ithaca that has received Preliminary
Subdivision Approval or-Preliminary Site Plan Approval prior to April
3, 1990. If only a portion of the project has received preliminary
approval, the deferral of fees pursuant to this Section shall apply
only to the portion that has such approval. As to those projects to
which this deferral applies, the .fees relating to such project shall
be payable in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision
Regulations, Zoning Ordinance, and other regulations in effect
immediately prior to April 3, 1990. As set forth in the amended
Zoning Ordinance, commencing six months from April 3, 1990, the fees,
as modified herein, shall be applicable to all subdivision
applications regardless of their status on April 3, 1990. All other
projects that had not received Preliminary Subdivision Approval by
April 3, 1990, shall be subject to the fees set forth herein
commencing on April 3, 19900
Aye - Grigorov, Kenerson, Baker, Langhans, Lesser, Miller, Smith,
Hoffmann.
Nay - None.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Nancy M. Fuller, Secretary,
Town of Ithaca Planning Board.
April 20, 1990.
EXHIBIT 1
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NAIC Air - Supported Structure,
Recommendation to Zoning Board
Planning Board, April 17, 1990
Cornell University
of Appeals
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ADOPTED RESOLUTION: SEQR
NAIC Air - Supported Structure, Cornell University
,,Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning Board, April 17, 1990
MOTION by Mr. Stephen Smith, seconded by Mr. Robert Miller:
WHEREAS:
1. This action is the Consideration of a Recommendation to the
Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a request for Special
Approval of the proposed Cornell University "NAIC Air - Supported
Structure ", proposed to be located on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel
No. 6- 64 -1 -2, south of N.Y.S. Rt. 366 and west of Game Farm Road,
Residence District R -30,
2. This is an Unlisted action for which. the Town of Ithaca Zoning
Board of Appeals is legislatively determined to act as Lead
Agency in environmental review. The Town of Ithaca Planning
Board and the Tompkins County Planning Department are involved
agencies in coordinated review.
3. The Planning Board, at Public Hearing on April 17, 1990, has
reviewed the application materials, including environmental
assessment forms, for this action.
4. The Town Planner has recommended a negative determination of
environmental significance for this action.
THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED:
1. That the Planning Board, as an involved agency in coordinated
review of this action, recommend and hereby does recommend to the
Zoning Board of Appeals that ,a negative determination of
environmental significance be made for the proposed NAIC
Air - Supported Structure,
29 That the Planning Board report and recommend and hereby does
report and recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals that, should
any future development activities on Cornell lands in Southeast
Ithaca be considered by the Planning Board or the Zoning Board of
Appeals, the finding of no significant environmental impact of
this particular project at this time shall not preclude either
Board from considering whether the possible impacts of this
project, when taken together with the possible environmental
impacts of such future projects, create cumulatively significant
environmental impacts that may require:
i. additional environmental
review;
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NAIC Air - Supported Structure, Cornell University
Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning Board, April 17, 1990
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ii. possible preparation of environmental impact statements,
and /or
ill. mitigation of any impacts that may then be identified.
Aye - Grigorov, Kenerson, Baker, Langhans, Lesser, Miller, Smith,
Hoffman.
Nay - None.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION: NAIC Air - Supported Structure, Cornell University
Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning Board, April 17, 1990
MOTION by Mr. Robert Ken erson, seconded by Mr. James Baker:
WHEREAS:
1. This action is the Consideration of a Recommendation to the
Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a request for Special
Approval of the ,proposed Cornell University "NAIC Air - Supported
Structure ", proposed to be located on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel
No. 6- 64 -1 -2, south of N.Y.S. Rt. 366 and west of Game Farm Road,
Residence District R -30,
2. This is an Unlisted action for which the Town of Ithaca Zoning
Board of Appeals has been legislatively determined to act as Lead
Agency in environmental review.
3. The Planning Board, at Public Hearing on April 17, 1990, has
reviewed the application materials for this action, and has
recommended a negative determination of environmental
significance for this particular action.
THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED:
1. That the Planning Board, in making recommendation to the Zoning
Board of Appeals, determine and hereby does determine the
following:
a. there is al need for the proposed use in the proposed
location, as demonstrated by the applicant;
be the existing and probable future character of the
neighborhood will not be adversely affected as a result of
this project;
co the specific proposed change in land use as a result of this
project is generally in accordance with a comprehensive plan
of development of the Town.
EIIBIT 2
NAIC Air - Supported Structure, Cornell University -3-
Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning Board, April 17, 1990
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20 That the Planning Board report and hereby does report to the
Zoning Board of Appeals its recommendation that the
aforementioned request for Special Approval be approved, subject
to the granting of a variance from the requirements of Article V.
Section 18, Paragraph 16, of the Town .of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance,
to permit a maximum exterior height of 31.5 feet.
Aye - Grigorov, Kenerson, Baker, Langhans, Lesser, Miller, Smith,
Hoffman.
Nay - None.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Nancy M. Fuller, Secretary,
Town of Ithaca Planning Board,
April 20, 1990.
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EXHIBIT 2
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Central Grounds Facility, Cornell University -1-
Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning Board, April 17, 1990
MOTION by Mr. Stephen Smith, seconded by Mr. James Baker:
WHEREAS:
1. This action is the Consideration of a Recommendation to the
Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a request for Special
Approval of the proposed Cornell University Central Grounds
Facility, proposed to be located on portions of Town of Ithaca
Tax Parcels No. 6- 64 -1 -1 and 6- 64 -1 -2, south of N.Y.S. Route 366,
Residence District R -30,
2. This is a Type I „action for which the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board
of Appeals is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in
environmental review. The Town of 'Ithaca Planning Board and the
Tompkins County Planning Department are involved agencies in
coordinated review.
• 3. The Planning Board, at Public Hearing on April 17, 1990, has
reviewed the application materials, including environmental
assessment forms, for this action.
4. The Town Planner has recommended a negative determination of
environmental significance for this action.
THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED:
1. That the Planning Board, as an involved agency in coordinated
review of this action, recommend and hereby does recommend to the
Zoning Board of Appeals that a negative determination of
environmental significance be made for the proposed Central
Grounds Facility.,
2. That the Planning Board report and recommend and hereby does
report and recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals that, should
any future development activities on Cornell lands in Southeast
Ithaca be considered by the Planning Board or the Zoning Board of
Appeals, the finding of no significant environmental impact of
this particular project at this time shall not preclude either
Board from considering whether the possible impacts of this
project, when taken together with the possible environmental
impacts of such future projects, create cumulatively significant
environmental impacts that may require:
• i. additional environmental review;
EXHIBIT 3
ADOPTED RESOLUTION: SEQR
Central Grounds
Recommendation
Facility,
to Zoning
Cornell
Board of
University
Appeals
Planning Board,
April 17,
1990
MOTION by Mr. Stephen Smith, seconded by Mr. James Baker:
WHEREAS:
1. This action is the Consideration of a Recommendation to the
Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to a request for Special
Approval of the proposed Cornell University Central Grounds
Facility, proposed to be located on portions of Town of Ithaca
Tax Parcels No. 6- 64 -1 -1 and 6- 64 -1 -2, south of N.Y.S. Route 366,
Residence District R -30,
2. This is a Type I „action for which the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board
of Appeals is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in
environmental review. The Town of 'Ithaca Planning Board and the
Tompkins County Planning Department are involved agencies in
coordinated review.
• 3. The Planning Board, at Public Hearing on April 17, 1990, has
reviewed the application materials, including environmental
assessment forms, for this action.
4. The Town Planner has recommended a negative determination of
environmental significance for this action.
THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED:
1. That the Planning Board, as an involved agency in coordinated
review of this action, recommend and hereby does recommend to the
Zoning Board of Appeals that a negative determination of
environmental significance be made for the proposed Central
Grounds Facility.,
2. That the Planning Board report and recommend and hereby does
report and recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals that, should
any future development activities on Cornell lands in Southeast
Ithaca be considered by the Planning Board or the Zoning Board of
Appeals, the finding of no significant environmental impact of
this particular project at this time shall not preclude either
Board from considering whether the possible impacts of this
project, when taken together with the possible environmental
impacts of such future projects, create cumulatively significant
environmental impacts that may require:
• i. additional environmental review;
EXHIBIT 3
All Central Grounds Facility, Cornell University
Recommendation to Zoning Board of.Appeals
Planning Board, April',17, 1990
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ii. possible preparation of environmental impact statements,
and /or
iii. mitigation of any impacts that may then be identified.
Aye - Grigorov, Kenerson, Baker, Langhans, Lesser, Miller, Smith,
Hoffmann,
Nay None.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION: Central Grounds Facility, Cornell University
Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning Board, April 17, 1990
MOTION by Mr. William`Lesser, seconded by Mr. Robert Ken erson:
WHEREAS
1. This action is the Consideration of -a Recommendation to the
Zoning Board of ,Appeals with respect -to a request for Special
Approval of the proposed Cornell.. University Central Grounds
Facility, proposed to be located on portions of Town of Ithaca
• ,Tax Parcels No. 6- 64 -1 -1 and 6- 64 -1 -2, south of N.Y.S. Route 366,
Residence District R -30.
20 "This is a Type II „action for which the Zoning Board of Appeals has
been legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency for
environmental review.
30 The Planning Board, at Public Hearing on April 17, 1990, has
reviewed the application materials for this action, and has
recommended al!! negative determination of environmental
significance for 'this particular action.
THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED*
1. That the Planning Board, in making recommendation to the Zoning
Board of Appeals, determine and hereby does determine the
following:
a. there is a; need for the proposed use in the proposed
location, as. demonstrated by the applicant;
b. the existing and probable future character of the
neighborhood will not be adversely affected as a result of
this project;
co the specific proposed change-'in land use as a result of this
• project is generally in accordance with a comprehensive plan
of development of the Town..
EXHIBIT 3
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Central Grounds Facility, Cornell University -3-
Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals
Planning Board, April 17, 1990
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20 That the Planning Board report and hereby does report to the
Zoning Board of Appeals its recommendation that the
aforementioned request for Special Approval be approved, subject
to final approval by the Town Engineer of site drainage plans and
erosion control measures, and further subject to the requirement
that no herbicides and pesticides be stored on the site without
further approval by the appropriate Town regulatory bodies.
Aye - Grigorov, Kenerson, Baker, Langhans, Lesser, Miller, Smith,
Hoffmann.
Nay - None.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Nancy M. uller, Secretary,
Town of Ithaca Planning Board.
April 20, 1990.
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EXHIBIT 3
Cornell University,
DBP 9RUY, 7 OF XBSIDEtCE LIFE
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
3117 Norzh Uch Hall
Idu., New York 14853-14"01
(697) :55 -1111
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FROM
Al Wright
Chuck Jankey
March 27, 1990
SUBJECT: Mdplewuud Park Quonset Building
Sketch Plan Review
RE: FAX Transaction # 0167
The questions regarding "potential capacity" of management offices is
confusing sincR thQre is obviously potential additional capacity. It
is, however, our intent to use this space in support of -.the Maplewood
Complex.
There should be no, revision in the "trips per hour" based on the
additional storage space since we have �iutply Lransferred the storage
function from one Structure to another.
In terms of aesthetic improvements we intend to replace framing on
door, window, and loading} dock openings and paint %,dine.
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EXHIBIT 4
Cornell University
DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENCE LIFE
OFFICE 01: THE DIRECTOR
211' North Balch Hall
Ithaca, New York 14853.1401
(607) 255.5511
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FROM:
SUBJECT,
REFERENCE:
Al Wright
William P. Paleen
April 10, 1990
Maplewood Park Special Approval Amendment
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Memo of 30 March 1990 from Al Wright to Susan Beeners, Same
Subject
This memo provides additional information in support of our request to
retain and continue to use as a warehouse the existing quonset building
on the Maplewood Park site. The impetus for this request emanates from
a budget driven programmatic change in the Maplewood Park project, an
emerging need for additional storage space in support of the Maplewood
residents, and a continuipg cost avoidance opportunity for the
. Department of Residence Life.
1. Project budget overruns put us in the position of being
unable to,,,bui1d a second laundry /lounge /storage facility
indicated in the original site plan. We eliminated one of
this structure in favor of including laundry facilities and
additional'' student activity space in the masonry warehouse
structure renovated as a community center. This left us with
a significant storage deficit. It is also important to point
out that retaining this useful facility, with no change in
use, avoids the additional negative budget impact of
demolition, removal, and landscaping,
2. We must, to support a community the size of Maplewood, have
available replacement furnishings, appliances, and heating
units, In' addition, a large parts inventory is an essential
component of an effective maintenance program.
3. The Department of Residence Life is presently spending about
$12,000 annually for the storage of a necessary inventory of
furniture and mattresses, and furniture awaiting repair in
two remote' "locations; we will consolidate these items and
include them in the Maplewood facility.
I hope this information is useful to you as you pursue approval of the
site plan amendment.
Prh
xc: C. M. Jankey
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JEAN FORD
Notary Public, State or' New York
NO. 45� = =:10 ,
Qualified in cm;':,n Count\
Commission expires May 31f, I&
TOWN OF ITHACA
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1990 .
Byy direction of the. Chairman',]
of'the Planning Board, NOTICE ;
IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Publiti
Hearings will be held by.th&..
Planning Board of the Town of
Ithaca on Tuesday,- April '17;:'
1990, in Town Hall, 126 East`"
Seneca Street; Ithaca; N.Y.; at'.
the following times and on-the'
following matters:
7:30 P.M. Considerotion-':of'.
,Approval of ,certain Amend - }-
ments to Article I, Section 8, of .
the Town of Ithaca Subdivision..
Regulations with respect . to
Fees; as such were previously'
amended on February 8, 1988,•:
by Resolution of the Town•
Board (No. 44). .
7:45 P.M. Consideration of a
Recommendation to the Zon
ing Board of Appeals, with re -'.
spect to a request for Special
Approval of the proposed
"NAIC Air - Supported Struc-
ture" proposed to be located"
on Town':of Ithaca Tox,Parcel'.
No. 6- 64 -1 -2, Cornell Orchards.
area, Residence District R -30:
Cornell `Uri.iversity, Owner; r`•'
Philip L. Cox, Director, Focili
ties Engineering, Agent.. i '.
8:05 P.M. Consideration of a'=
Recommendation to the Zon- '
ng Board of Appeals with re-
spect to a request for Special
Approval of the proposed Cor-',
nell University Central ,
Grounds Facility, proposed to,.
be located on portions of
Town of Ithaca Tax Parcels No:
6- 64 -1 -1 and 6- 64 -1 -2, south of
N.Y.S. Route 366, Residence,:
District R -30. Cornell Universi-
ty, Owner; Philip L. Cox, M7...
rector, Facilities Engineering,
Agent.
8:30 P.M. Consideration of a'
Recommendation to the Zon-
ing Board of Appeals with re-
spect to a request for modifi -,;'
cation of the Special Approval
granted for Maplewood Resi -'`
dential Community by said `
Zoning Board of Appeals•on_
April 19, 1989, to permit the„
retention of an existing ware-,-,
house building on ther site for'
storage'support of the Maple-.-(.
wood residential uses; toper-` -
mit the construction of one
laundry /lounge buildingg and
one pavilion instead of two
new laundry /lounge build - '
ings (one laundry facility hav-
ing been located in the exist=
ing . Community Building),
and, to permit the construction
of one volleyball court in the
eastern part of the site. Ma -.
plewood Residential Commu-
nity is located between Maple
Avenue and Mitchell Street on'
Town of Ithaca Tax Parcels No
6- 63 -2 -1, -2, -3, - 14,'and - 10.2;
Residence District R -9. Cornell...
University, Owner; 'Albert L.';
Wright, Architectural Services,,
Agent.
Said Planning Board will at i
said times and said place hear
'all persons in support of such 1 '
matters or objections thereto.,..
Persons may appear by agent :_
or in person.
Jean H. Swartwood I
Town Clerk _
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April 12, 1990 _