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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 1998-08-041 Fll,� Date J /I TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD ClerL.. AUGUST 4, 1998 The Town of Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday, August 4, 1998, in Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York, at 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chairperson Fred Wilcox, Eva Hoffmann, Robert Kenerson, James Ainslie, Lawrence Thayer, John Barney (Town Attorney, 7:35 p.m.), Daniel Walker (Town Engineer, 7:53 p.m.), George Frantz (Assistant Town Planner), Christine Balestra (Planner). EXCUSED: Greg Bell. ALSO PRESENT: Doria Higgins, John Murray, Noel Kurtz, Richard DePaolo, William Gaffney, Beverly Livesay, David Herrick, Elizabeth Classen, Alphonse Pieper, Andrew Magre, Mary Oberhouse, John Lavrish, David Fernandez, Bridget Shipman. Chairperson Wilcox declared the meeting duly opened at 7:33 p.m., and accepted for the record the Secretary's Affidavit of Posting and Publication of the Notice of Public Hearings in Town Hall and the Ithaca Journal on July 27, 1998, and July 29, 1998, together with the Secretary's Affidavit of Service by Mail of said Notice upon the various neighbors of each of the properties under discussion, as appropriate, upon the Clerks of the City of Ithaca and the Town of Danby, upon the Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning, upon the Tompkins County Commissioner of Public Works, and upon the applicants and/or agents, as appropriate, on July 29, 1998. (Affidavit of Posting and Publication is hereto attached as Exhibit 91.) Chairperson Wilcox read the Fire Exit Regulations to those assembled, as required by the New York State Department of State, Office of Fire Prevention and Control. AGENDA ITEM: PERSONS TO BE HEARD. Chairperson Wilcox opened this segment of the meeting at 7:34 p.m., and asked if any persons present wished to be heard. Noel Kurtz, 186 Besemer Hill Road, stated the hand -outs he passed out to the board at the July 21, 1998, meeting was a response to new information provided by Cornell University. In the last several months Cornell University had made information public that was not in the Environmental Impact Statement. Mr. Kurtz stated Cornell University tried to document why they had not investigated alternatives to Lake Source Cooling. He felt it was conclusive proof that the Environmental Impact Statement was fundamentally incomplete. Mr. Kurtz stated the rationales of Cornell University were factually incorrect. There should have been a full evaluation of co- generation cooling, and ground source cooling in the Environmental Impact Statement. Mr. Kurtz felt it illustrated a pattern of deception. He stated that Lanny Joyce had stated many times that Cornell University had extensively evaluated all alternatives. Cornell University had publicly admitted that substantial alternatives were dismissed. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 2 AUGUST 4, 1998 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - NOVEMBER 32 1998 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Mr. Kurtz provided the board with a hand -out titled, "ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF LSC RELAMT TO SIMPLE CHILLER REPLACEMENT /UPGRADE. " (See Attachment #1) Mr. Kurtz stated it was important for the Planning Board to understand what a payback was. Payback was the amount of time it takes for an investment to pay itself back. An example of payback was a solar hot water heater. The system would cost $3000 to install and would save the household $100 a year. The payback formula would be $3000 divided by $100 that equals a 30 year payback. He felt the payback would not be worth the investment. Mr. Kurtz stated the payback for Lake Source Cooling would be 30 years based on the numbers provided by Cornell University. The numbers in the Environmental Impact Statement were the estimates of chiller conversion, Lake Source Cooling, and an estimate of approximately $1,000,000 per year in energy savings comparing the two systems. On the second page of Mr. Kurtz's hand -out was an analysis of a "Return On Investment." He explained the return on investment for Lake Source Cooling was $1,000,000 per year savings divided by the $30,000,000 investment equaled 3.3 %. Another way to look at economic evaluation would be the "Present Worth." Mr. Kurtz stated Lake Source Cooling had the net present worth of negative $14,000,000. That meant if Lake Source Cooling was evaluated over a 30 year period, including interest rates, it would be equivalent to a $14,000,000 loss. Mr. Kurtz stated this made him ask why did Cornell University embark on an economically foolish project. It had been stated that Cornell University was being big- hearted and was concerned about global warming. Mr. Kurtz stated that Cornell University was a bottom line institution as other institutions in the city. The basis for the project was economic viability. He stated for the persons who feel Cornell University is sincere about energy savings, if Cornell University was, they would not invest in Lake Source Cooling. Cornell University could have spent the $30,000,000 premium on more cost effective energy conserving measures. Mr. Kurtz stated he felt what happened was Cornell University's Planning and Facilities Department did a poor job of analyzing the project. They had convinced themselves that it was economically superior. The approval agencies had not questioned the numbers provided by Cornell University. Cornell University had been trusted to do a good job. Board Member Hoffmann asked Mr. Kurtz if he had provided the information to the persons of Cornell University involved with the project. Mr. Kurtz stated he would be glad to provide this information to Cornell University. He felt it was characteristic of Cornell University's attitude towards the Town to not be forthcoming with data. Doria Higgins, 2 Hillcrest Drive, stated the Town of Ithaca Planning Board was the town's last chance to behave rationally and responsibly in the matter of the Lake Source Cooling. Everyone had let themselves be convinced without examining the data. She asked the Planning Board to withhold Final Site Plan Approval until proper, legally enforceable monitoring was in place. The specifications for monitoring the Lake Source Cooling Project outlined in the SPDES permit from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to Cornell University was so inadequate that it was meaningless. Ms. Higgins read a comment from the agreement between the Cornell University and the Town Board. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 3 AUGUST -t, 1998 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - NOYEIIBER 3, 1998 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Ms. Higgins explained the Town would receive $50,000 to hire and meet with an expert. Many people feel the Town would be able to report Cornell University to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. She stated there was not a legal requirement for baseline data in the permit. This omission was significant because there was a requirement suggested in the Draft Permit and deleted from the Final Permit. The monitoring plan due on August 31 may include both of the items, and then will only be voluntary contributions from Cornell University. The contributions would not be legally enforceable. Ms. Higgins stated there were not adequate evaluations of alternatives in the Environmental Impact Statement and legally required by SEQR. She asked why New York State Department of Environmental Conservation had not enforced it. Many environmentalists were for the project because less electricity would be used. She stated that it was unknown if the other alternatives used less electricity than Lake Source Cooling. Ms. Higgins asked if the board received a letter from Bill Foster of EPA. Assistant Town Planner Frantz asked if she was referring to the letter she had supplied the town for the previous Planning Board Meeting. Ms. Higgins responded it was a letter dated July 27, 1998, from Bill Foster who was employed with the Environmental Protection Agency. Ms. Higgins read the comment from the letter that both Ithaca and Cornell University had failed to recognize the extent of future costs and liabilities they may be incurring by proceeding in this endeavor without clearly defining their respected responsibilities and interests. She stated she had requested that this letter be distributed to the Planning Board and the Town Board. She asked the board not to give site plan approval until all the public's questions had been answered. Board Member Hoffmann asked Ms. Higgins to provide the board with a copy of her comments. Ms. Higgins stated she would provide a copy to the board after it had been re- copied. With no other persons present to be heard, Chairperson Wilcox closed this segment of the meeting at 7:53 p.m. AGENDA ITEM: SEQR Determination, Baker Institute CCGR Addition, Hungerford Hill Road. Chairperson Wilcox duly opened the above noted matter at 7:54 p.m., and read aloud from the Agenda. William Gaffney, Cornell, stated he filled out a short Environmental Impact Statement form. He explained the project would be a small office addition on the existing lab building. Mr. Gaffney did not find environmental issues in his assessment of the project. Chairperson Wilcox stated there would be a small increase in run -off, but it was not significant. There was a concern for the view from Hungerford Heights. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 4 AUGUST 4, 1998 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - NOVEVIBER 3, 1998 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Pictures were provided to the board indicating the houses in Hungerford Heights were unlikely to see any changes in their view. Board Member Hoffmann stated she was concerned about the memo the board received from Planner Balestra. She read, "Please note that because of potential risks associated with diseased animals in the surrounding buildings, it has been suggested that Planning Board members confine site visits to the CCGR Lab, where the addition is being proposed." Board Member Hoffmann stated she did not like the sound of the sentence. Mr. Gaffney stated he asked the sentence to be inserted because they did not want people to be randomly wandering around the facility. Diseases may be brought in as well as received. He explained it was not a good idea to walk dogs in the area because research was being performed. The lab was trying to have a controlled population and animals brought into the area that have a disease could ruin their research. Board Member Hoffmann stated her main concern was disease being brought out from the site. Mr. Gaffney stated there was a concern in both directions. Board Member Hoffmann asked if neighbors had been notified of the addition. Assistant Town Planner Frantz stated abutting property owners were notified. Chairperson Wilcox stated the legal notification was published in the Ithaca Journal. As a courtesy, the town mailed out a notification to the neighbors. He asked why the project was before the board. Planner Balestra stated it met the threshold that the project was $10,000 or more. There was further discussion of the risks involved with persons and animals walking through the site. Chairperson Wilcox duly closed the SEQR Determination for the Baker Institute CCGR addition at 8:03 p.m. MOTION by Robert Kenerson, seconded by Lawrence Thayer: WHEREAS: 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed +/- 175 square foot addition to the CCGR Laboratory at the Baker Institute on Hungerford Hill Road. Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 61 -14; Residence District R -30. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; William Gaffney, Agent, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to Site Plan Approval, and PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 5 AUGUST 4, 1998 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - NOVEMBER 3, 1998 - APPROVED - APPRO TIED - APPROVED 3, The Planning Board on August 4, 1998, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I submitted by the applicant and a Part H prepared by the Town Planning staff, Sheet A101, entitled "Renovations to Center for Canine Genetics Research Laboratory- Office Addition, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, "prepared by Downing Barradas Architects, dated June 5, 1998, a site plan entitled "CCGR Office Addition Project, Baker Institute, Cornell University, " dated June, 1998, and other application materials, and 4. The Town p1mining staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed and, therefore, neither a Full Environmental Assessment Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required AYES- Wilcox, Hoffmann, Kenerson, Thayer, Ainslie. NAYS - None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and a Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed +/ 475 square foot addition to the CCGR Laboratory at the Baker Institute on Hungerford Hill Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 614-9, Residence District R -30. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; William Gaffney, Agent. Chairperson Wilcox duly opened the public hearing at 8:04 p.m., and asked if any members of the public wished to be heard. Beverly Livesay, 147 Snyderhill Road, stated her home was directly across from project property. Ms. Livesay stated she is unsure of what the project is. She is worried about her cats and if they could have contracted the leukemia virus from laboratory site. There have been spills and pipes hooked up wrong many times. Ms. Livesay stated it is important for people to be aware of whom they could contact if problems arise. With no other persons present to be heard, Chairperson Wilcox duly closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. MOTION by James Ainslie, seconded by Robert Kenerson: WHEREAS: 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed +/- 175 square foot addition to PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 6 AUGUST 4, 1998 APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED - .NOVELIBE4 3, 1998 -APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED the CCGR Laboratory at the Baker Institute on Hungerford Hill Road. Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 61 -14; Residence District R-30. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; William Gaffney, Agent, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as lead agency in environmental review has, on August 4, 1998, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 submitted by the applicant and a Part II prepared by the Town Planning staff, and 3. The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing held on August 4, 1998, has reviewed and accepted as adequate Sheet A101, entitled "Renovations to Center for Canine Genetics Research Laboratory- Office Addition, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, "prepared by Downing Barradas Architects, dated June 5, 1998, a site plan entitled "CCGR Office Addition Project, Baker Institute, Cornell University, " dated June, 1998, and other application materials; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Site Plan Checklists, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in neither a significant alteration of the purpose of site plan control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board, and 2. That the Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed +/- 175 square foot addition to the CCGR Laboratory at the Baker Institute on Hungerford Hill Road, as shown on Sheet A101, entitled "Renovations to Center for CanineGeiietics ResearchLaboratory- Office Addition, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, "prepared by Downing Barradas Architects, dated June 5, 1998, a site plan entitled "CCGR Office Addition Project, Baker Institute, Cornell University, "dated June, 1998 and other application materials, subject to the following conditions, all to be completed prior to the issuance of a building permit: a. the granting of Special Approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals for said addition, b, the submission of construction details of perimeter building drainage to the Town Engineer for review and approval, C, submission of one original or mylar copy and two paper copies of the final site plan to be retained by the Town of Ithaca. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED. 1. That the Planning Board, in making its recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals, determines the following: a. there is a need for the proposed use in the proposed location, as demonstrated by the applicant; PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 7 AUGUST 4, 1998 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPRO LED - A'OVEV BER 3, 1998 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED b, the existing and probable future character of the neighborhood will not be adversely affected as a reuilt of the proposed project; C. the specific proposed change in land use as a result of the proposed project is in accordance with a comprehensive plan of development for the Town of Ithaca. 2. That the Planning Board reports to the Zoning Board of Appeals its recommendation that the aforementioned request for Special Approval be granted. AYES- Wilcox, Hoffmann, Ainslie, Kenerson, Thayer. NAYS - None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: SEQR Determination, East Hill Plaza Entrance Road modification, Ellis Hollow Road. Chairperson Wilcox duly opened the above -noted matter at 8:14 p.m., and read aloud from the Agenda. John Murray, Vice President of Ashley Management Corporation, stated the project before the board was a plan previously submitted and approved by the town with modifications. Cornell FingerLakes Credit Union was under way for approval of expansion at East Hill Plaza. The town asked them to give back the curb cut on Ellis Hollow Road. The applicant wished to abide by that request. Mr. Murray had worked with the representatives from the Credit Union and allowed for ingress and egress onto the access drive to Ellis Hollow Roadway. Assistant Town Planner Frantz stated this project was discussed when the Planning Board granted preliminary approval to CFCU. The access drive site plan that was approved in 1996 was essentially up against the western line of Cornell's right -of -way strip out to Ellis Hollow Road. They were proposing to shift the roadway closer to the center of the right- of-way. Two exit lanes were proposed in 1996 and they have made plans to accommodate. In 1998, the plan proposed two entrance ways as well. Board Member Hoffmann stated she would like to have a reference to the difference in the two drawings as in the other resolutions. She also asked to have the planting area in the earlier approval included in the current approval. David Herrick, TG Miller Engineers, stated when they drafted the before and after, he had made it a point to include the landscape island. It was part of the lane and landscaping improvements for the parking lot. The entrance drive was rather discrete and separate. He did not want to show in the 1998 plan that the island was going to be constructed as part of the entrance reconstruction. It was still part of the original 1996 approval for all the interior parking lot work. Mr. Herrick stated he did not want to suggest to the board the planting island would be built as part of the 1998 plan. Board Member Hoffmann stated since the planting island was included in the 1996 plan, she felt it should be included in the 1998 plan also. Mr. Herrick stated they could indicate it would be constructed at a future time per the 1996 approval. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 8 AUGUST 4, 1998 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - NOVEMBER 3, 1998 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Assistant Town Planner Frantz stated in condition "a" of the Resolution the island was not part of the access drive reconstruction. Board Member Hoffmann stated she does not want it to look as if the condition was not included in the 1998 plan. Assistant Town Planner Frantz stated it was included in the Approval Resolution and he did not know if they were able to include the condition in the SEQR Resolution. Attorney Barney explained the condition would be adequate in the Approval Resolution only. Mr. Herrick asked if he was to amend the 1998 plan to show the island for future construction per the original 1996 plan, even if it is not part of the CFCU project. Attorney Barney responded it was an approval of the whole Cornell East FEB Plaza Renovation which included the access drive. The original application was still approved and all would be built at some point in time. The problem was, if the island was not shown, it implicated it was no longer required as part of the original approval. Chairperson Wilcox duly closed the SEQR Determination for the East Hill Plaza Entrance Road Modification at 8:24 p.m. MOTION by Lawrence Thayer, seconded by James Ainslie: WHEREAS: 1. This action is Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modification of the previously approved site plan for the East Hill Plaza entrance drive off Ellis Hollow Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 62 -2- 1.121, Business District "C ". Cornell University, Owner; John Murray, S. B Ashley Management Corp., Agent, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to Site Plan Approval, and 3. The Planning Board, on August 4, 1998, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Pt. I submitted by the applicant and a Part II prepared by the Town Planning Department, a site plan submission which includes a drawing entitled, "Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union, East Hill Plaza — East Hill Plaza Entrance ", prepared by T. G. Miller, P.C., and dated July 79 1998, and other application materials, and 4, The Town Planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposed site plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED: PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 9 AUGUST 4, 1998 APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED - NO LE4IBER 3, 1998 - APPROVED - APPROVED - . APPROVED That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. AYES - Wilcox, Hoffmann, Thayer, Ainslie, Kenerson. NAYS - None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modification of the previously approved site plan for the East Hill Plaza entrance drive off of Ellis Hollow Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 62 -2- 1.121, Business District "C ". Cornell University, Owner, John Murray, S.B. Ashley Management Corp., Agent. AND PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of a 4,920+/- square foot, one -story credit union (bank) building, located adjacent to East Hill Plaza at the intersection of Ellis Hollow Road and Summerhill Lane, on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 62 -24.125. The proposed project would be a full service branch for the Cornell FingerLakes Credit Union, containing a teller lobby and offices, with a drive -up teller operation with four lanes plus a fifth lane for an automatic teller machine. Cornell FingerLakes Credit Union, Owner /Applicarkt; Robert O. Witty, Agent. Chairperson Wilcox duly opened the public hearings at 8:25 p.m., and asked if any members of the public wished to be heard. Mary Oberhouse, Executive Vice President of Cornell FingerLakes Credit Union, stated there were four modifications to the Preliminary Site Plan. John Lavrish, BB Corporation, stated the Site Plan before the board included the changes that were asked of them at the previous hearing. Mr. Lavrish presented a revised plan that included a sidewalk that followed the pavement out to the access road and extended out to Summer Hill Lane. An exit only sign would be placed at the exit from the drive -up teller operations. The front drive -way would serve as the only entry to the site and an exit for member parking in the front of the building. Board Member Hoffmann stated the board requested bicycle racks and she did not find one on the plan. Mr. Lavrish stated a bicycle rack for five bicycles was added as requested. The rack was indicated on the plan, but they had not identified it. Board Member Hoffmann stated the landscaping they had talked about needed to be done because the site was shifted to the East. Mr. Lavrish stated the site was shifted to the required buffer. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 10 AUGUST =1, 1998 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - NOVEtIBER 3, 1998 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED David Fernandez, Cayuga Landscape, presented the planting plan and it also showed the building in the new location. It also included the additional screen plantings requested by the board. The Black Locus trees would have a dense green of three types of shrubs. The plantings extended past the walkway, but was intended to block both apartment projects view of the structure. Other than the minor changes, the planting plan remained the same. With no persons present to be heard, Chairperson Wilcox duly closed the public hearings at 8:35 p.m. Board Member Hoffmann asked if the lights were shown on the plans. Mr. Lavrish stated the lights were indicated on the site plan. There would be two double fixtures at the front of the building to light the customer parking. A single fixture would be in the back of the building to illuminate the employee parking. He explained the fixtures were called shoe box fixtures. Mr. Lavrish stated the plan reflected the driveway modifications that were discussed earlier and the Credit Union was appreciative to the board to allow them to make those modifications. There was further discussion about the language of including the planting island in the Final Site Plan Approval Resolution. MOTION by Robert Kenerson, seconded by Lawrence Thayer: WHEREAS: 1. This action is Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modification of the previously approved site plan for the East Hill Plaza entrance drive off Ellis Hollow Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No, 62 -2- 1.121, Business District "C ". Cornell University, Owner; John Murray, S. B Ashley Management Corp., Agent, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as lead agency in environmental review with respect to Site Plan Approval, has, on August 4, 1998, made a negative determination of environmental significance, and 3. The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing on August 4, 1998, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a site plan submission which includes a drawing entitled, "Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union, East Hill Plaza — East Hill Plaza Entrance ", prepared by T. G. Miller, P. C. and dated July 7, 1998, and other application materials. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Site Plan Checklists, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in neither a significant alteration of the purpose of site plan review nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 11 AUGUST 4, 1998 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROYTD -NOVEMBER 3, 1998 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED 2. That the Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modification of the previously approved site plan for the East Hill Plaza entrance &7ve off Ellis Hollow Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No, 62 -2- 1.121, Business District "C ", as shown on the drawing entitled, "Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union, East Hill Plaza— East Hill Plaza Entrance", prepared by T. G. Miller, P. C. and dated July 7, 1998, and other application materials, subject to the following conditions prior to the issuance of a building permit: a. revision of the proposed 1998 revised plan to include the curbed, landscaped island in the East Hill Plaza parking lot immediately north of the subject entrance drive, as shown on the plan approved in 1996, with the understanding that construction of said landscaped island is not a required element of the reconstruction of the modified access drive intended to serve the Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union; b, submission of an original or mylar copy of the final site plan, revised as above, to be retained by the Town of Ithaca; C, submission of construction details of all proposed improvements and detailed sizing and final material specifications of all improvements; dd, record of application for and approval status of all necessary permits from all relevant county, state and federal agencies; e, all elements shown on the previously approved plan entitled "Landscape Improvements, East Hill Plaza ", dated May 10, 1992 and revised May 28, 1992, including the entrance sign, landscaping and islands are to remain in effect, except those relating to the subject entrance drive as shown on the drawing entitled, "Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union, East Hill Plaza — East Hill Plaza Entrance'; prepared by T. G. Miller, P. C. and dated July 7, 1998, unless modified by the Planning Board hereafter. AYES- Wilcox, Hoffmann, Thayer, Kenerson, Ainslie. NAYS - None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. MOTION by Lawrence Thayer, seconded by James Ainslie: WHEREAS: 1. This action is Consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of a 4,920 +/- square foot, one -story credit union (bank) building, located adjacent to East Hill Plaza at the intersection of Ellis Hollow Road and Summerhill Lane, on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No 62- 2-1.125. The proposed project would be a full service branch for the Cornell FingerLakes Credit Union, containing a teller lobby and offices, with a drive -up teller operation with four lanes plus a fifth lane for an automatic teller machine. Cornell FingerLakes Credit Union, Owner /Applicant; Robert O. Witty, Agent, and PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 12 AUGUST 4, 1998 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - NOVEUBER 3, 1998 - APPROVED - APPROVED -APPROVED 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as lead agency in environmental review with respect to Site Plan Approval, did, on July 7, 1998, make a negative determination of environmental significance, and 3. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board did, on July 7, 1998, grant Preliminary Site Plan Approval, with conditions, for this proposal, and 4. The Zoning Board of Appeals did, on July 8, 1998, grant Special Approval, for this proposal, and 5. The Planning Board, at a public hearing on August 4, 1998, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a site plan submission which includes drawings entitled "Ellis Hollow Road Branch Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union — Civil Site Plan ", and , "Ellis Hollow Road Branch Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union, Sheet A1.1 ", both prepared by HBE Financial Facilities and dated July 17, 1998, and "Planting Plan — Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union ", prepared by Cayuga Landscape Co., Inc. and dated July 21, 1998, and other application materials. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED. That the Planning Board hereby grants Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of a 4,920 +/. square foot, one -story credit union (bank) building, located adjacent to East Hill Plaza at the intersection of Ellis Hollow Road and Summerhill Lane, on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 62- 2- 1.123, as shown in a site plan submission which includes drawings entitled "Ellis Hollow Road Branch Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union — Civil Site Plan ", and , "Ellis Hollow Road Branch Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union, Sheet A1.1, both prepared by HBE Financial Facilities and dated July 17, 1998, and "Planting Plan — Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union ", prepared by Cayuga Landscape Co., Inc. and dated July 21, 1998, and other application materials, subject to the following conditions to be met prior to issuance of a building permit: a, submission of construction details of all proposed improvements and detailed sizing and final material specifications of all improvements, including proposed water and sewer line connections, and b, submission of an original or mylar copy of the final site plan to be retained by the Town of Ithaca, and ce receipt of record of application for and approval status of all necessary permits from all relevant county, state and federal agencies, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, and d identification of the bike rack on drawing entitled "Ellis Hollow Road Branch Cornell Fingerlakes Credit Union- Civil Site Plan " prior to issuuance of a certificate of occupancy. AYES - Wilcox, Hoffmann, Thayer, Ainslie, Kenerson. NAYS - None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: SEQR Determination, Old Hundred Site Plan Modification, 704 Five Mile Drive. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 13 AUGUST 4, 1998 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - NOVEWBER 3, 1998 - APPROVED - APPROVED -APPROVED Chairperson Wilcox duly opened the above -noted matter at 8:50 p.m., and read aloud from the Agenda. Andrew Magre, Downing Barradas Architects, stated the project was a modification of a previously approved site plan. The egress previously exposed will be enclosed. A tree would also be removed from near the corner of the foundation and the tree would be replaced. The applicant was trying to keep the project as low impact as possible. The exterior would be clapboard siding that matched the rest of the house. The windows would have the same detail as the existing window. A dormer was provided to allow for head room when exiting down the stairs. This was a requirement because the applicant was applying for a B3 occupancy. Chairperson Wilcox asked if B3 was a State or Federal requirement. Mr. Magre replied it was a State requirement. It was for senior citizens 62 years of age or more and a requirement to allow more than 3 people in the building. Mr. Magre stated in the drawing it indicated vinyl siding, but they had decided to change it to wood siding. Chairperson Wilcox stated the board received a letter from Historic Ithaca dated July 22, 1998. They had some concerns about the vinyl siding and the windows. Chairperson Wilcox stated he did not agree with the triangular window. Mr. Magre stated there were two options because of the head room. They did need to have some sort of roof addition and that gave them the room to egress through the porch. He stated they could either insert glass or wood clapboard in the area. Chairperson Wilcox asked if the applicant needed the window to meet a code. Mr. Magre stated they did not need to have the window, but they needed the head room. It did not matter to them if the window was removed. They did not need the light from the window for the stairs because it was not required. He stated if it was desired they would cover it with clapboard. Board Member Thayer stated he felt the clapboard would be more attractive than the triangular window. Board Member Hoffinann stated in the earlier version of the plan the window was present. Assistant Town Planner Frantz stated the window was part of the plan approved by the Planning Board in 1996. Staff did not look at the window because the modifications did not request it. His feeling was the appearance would be less intrusive without the window. Alphonse Pieper, Historic Ithaca, stated they would like to have a set of measured drawings filed on record so that if someone desired to restore the building they would be able to have the details and the measurements. He liked the idea of maintaining the doors and windows to allow the reversibility of the addition. Mr. Magre asked if they were required to because the building was not a registered historic building. He offered to provide a set of elevations of the area. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 14 AUGUST 4, 1998 APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED - NOVEWBER 3, 1998 -APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED Assistant Town Planner Frantz stated the recommendation of staff was to have the applicant supply the town with the measured drawings. Mr. Magre asked if Assistant Town Planner Frantz was asking for a quarter scale elevation drawing. Assistant Town Planner Frantz replied the town would like those drawings and details so the moldings and the trim could be replicated in the future. Board Member Ainslie asked if the building was in the Historic Register. Mr. Pieper responded that it was not in the Historic Register. The building was eligible, and if nominated it would certainly be carried forward and listed. Assistant Town Planner Frantz stated that according to the letter of July 18, 1998, from the State Office of Historic Preservation, the building was eligible for listing in the National Register. If this was a project that was receiving state or federal funding, or state approval was required, then the State or Federal agency would be required to submit the proposal to the State Historic Preservation Office for its review and comment. At this point the staff did not see any connection where this proposal was subject to State Historic Preservation Office review. Elizabeth Classen stated she appreciated any suggestions and they would consider anything the board recommended. It was their goal to keep the house as historic as possible. Bridget Shipman, neighbor to Old Hundred, stated the Classens had done a wonderful job since they had acquired the building. She felt strongly that whatever modifications needed to be made that they would consider the historical content. Chairperson Wilcox duly closed the SEQR Determination for the Old Hundred Site Plan Modification at 9:11 P.M. MOTION by Eva Hoffmann, seconded by Robert Kenerson: L12691 1. This action is the Consideration of Modification of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed conversion of an existing structure, known as Old Hundred, located at 704 Five Mile Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 31 -4 -2. for use as an adult residential facility. Said modification includes an enclosed staircase along the south side of the structure, whereas the original approved plan included an open staircase. and the removal and replacement of an evergreen tree. Residence District R -30. Denmark Development, Inc., Owner /Applicant; Downing Barradas Architects, Agent, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to Site Plan Approval, and 3. The Planning Board, on August 4, 1998, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Pt. 1 submitted by the applicant and a Part 11 prepared by the Town Planning Department, a site plan drawing set entitled "Old Hundred, 704 Five Mile Drive, Ithaca, New York 14850 " consisting of sheets PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 15 AUGUST 4, 1998 APPROVED -APPROVED -APPROVED - NOIIE11BER 3, 1998 - APPROVED - APPROVED -APPROVED S -19 A -1, A -2, A -31 A -4 and A -S, prepared by Downing Barradas Architects and dated July 2, 1998, and other application materials, and 4. The Town Planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposed site plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Ouality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. AYES - Wilcox, Hoffmann, Kenerson, Ainslie, Thayer. NAYS - None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Modification of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed conversion of an existing structure, known as Old Hundred, located at 704 Five Mile Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 314-2, for use as an adult residential facility. Said modification includes an enclosed staircase along the south side of the structure (original approved plan included an open staircase) and the removal and replanting of an evergreen tree. Residence District R -30. Denmark Development, Inc., Owner /Applicant; Downing Barradas Architects, Agent. Chairperson Wilcox duly opened the above -noted matter at 9:12 p.m., and asked if any person present wished to be heard. With no persons present to be heard, Chairperson Wilcox duly closed the public hearing at 9:13 p.m. Attorney Barney asked Mr. Magre if he had a chance to look at the resolution. Mr. Magre stated he would be able to provide elevations of the facade. They did already have elevations because they measured the building before they completed the drawings. Assistant Town Planner Frantz stated they may have to have a more detailed drawing of the window showing the trim. Mr. Magre responded the town would like an enlarged drawing of the actual moldings for the window and doors. He stated they could provide a quarter scale drawing of the elevation in the previous state. They would also provide 1 inch equals 1 foot scale of the actual door and window with measurements. Board Member Hoffmann stated from Drawing A2 it looked as if a wall was being added behind the doors and windows. Mr. Magre stated because they did not want to affect the bedroom from the inside, they were laying a fireproof assembly against the wall and leaving the existing structure. PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 16 AUGUST =4, 1998 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - NOVE111BER 3, 1998 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Board Member Hoffmann stated there was another window shown to the powder room that would be removed. The opening of the window would then be framed. She suggested there be a more detailed drawing of this window too. Assistant Town Planner Frantz explained the applicant was building the wall on the outside while maintaining the sashes in the door. To accommodate the new fire wall, the existing clapboard siding and trim would need to be removed and that was what they needed the drawing for. Board Member Hoffmann stated they would also like an elevation of the wall facing the South. She asked if they were keeping the window trim and the window they were removing. Mr. Magre stated they could store the window on site. MOTION by Lawrence Thayer, seconded by Fred Wilcox: WHEREAS: 1. This action is the Consideration of Modification of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed conversion of an existing structure, known as Old Hundred. located at 704 Five Mile Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 31 -4 -2, for use as an adult residential facility. Said modification includes an enclosed staircase along the south side of the structure, whereas the original approved plan included an open staircase, and the removal and replacement of an evergreen tree. Residence District R -30. Denmark Development, Inc., Owner /Applicant; Downing Barradas Architects, Agent, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as lead agency in environmental review with respect to Site Plan Approval, has, on August 4, 1998, made a negative determination of environmental significance, and 3. The Planning Board, at a public Hearing on August 4, 1998, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Pt. I submitted by the applicant and a Part II prepared by the Town Planning Department, a site plan drawing set entitled "Old Hundred, 704 Five Mile Drive, Ithaca, New York 14850" consisting of sheets S-1, A -1, A -2, A -3, A -4 and A -5, prepared by Downing Barradas Architects and dated July 2, 1998, and other application materials. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED: 1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Site Plan Checklists, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in neither a significant alteration of the purpose of site plan review nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board. 2. That the Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modifications to the site plan for the proposed conversion of an existing structure, known as Old Hundred located at 704 Five Mile Drive, Town oflthaca Tax Parcel No. 31 -4 -2, for use as an adult residential facility, as shown in a site plan drawing set entitled "Old Hundred, 704 Five Mile Drive, Ithaca, New York 14850" consisting of sheets S -1, A -1, A -2, A- 3, A -4 and A -5, prepared by Downing Barradas Architects and dated July 2, 1998, subject to the following conditions, to be met prior to issue of building permit: PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 17 AUGUST 4, 1998 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - NOVEtIBER 3, 1998 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED a. submission of a set of measured drawings to be retained by the Town of Ithaca which accurately document the existing porch structure and adjoining walls, including design details of all window trim, mouldings and other architectural details that currently exist and which will be removed or altered in the course of the proposed construction: b. submission of construction details of all proposed improvements and detailed sizing and final material specifications of all improvements; C. submission of an original or mylar copy of the drawings entitled, "Old Hundred, 704 Five Mile Drive, Ithaca, New York 14850 ",. sheets S-1, A -1. A -2, A -3, A -4 and A -5 to be retained by the Town of Ithaca; d. that the proposed replacement evergreen be 6 ft. in height or greater, be located at least 12 ft from the house, and be of a species approved by the Town Planning Department; e. submission of copies of applications for and approval status of all necessary permits from all relevant county, state and federal agencies; f. revision of drawing A -4 to specify wood clapboard siding instead of vinyl siding, and replacement of the window on the "glazed gable end" with matching clapboard siding. AYES - Wilcox, Hoffmann, Thayer, Ainslie, Kenerson. NAYS - None. The MOTION was declared to be carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: OTHER BUSINESS: Chairperson Wilcox asked if any of the board members would like to proofread the minutes. Board Member Hoffmann and Board Member Thayer volunteered to proofread a set of minutes each. The board had a discussion about the Approved April 21, 1998, Minutes, AGENDA ITEM$ ADJOURNMENT: Upon MOTION. Chairperson Wilcox declared the August 4, 1998, Meeting of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board duly adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Prepared by: Carrie L. Coates, Keyboard Specialist/Minutes Recorder Mary Bryant, Administrative Secretary for the Town of Ithaca Planning Board. KWC1 ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF LSC RELATIVE TO SIMPLE CHILLER REPLACEMENT /UPGRADE "PAYBACK" EXPLAINED Payback is a simple means of determining the cost effectiveness of an investment in efficiency_ improvement. It is the amount of time in which it takes the cost savings achieved via the efficiency improvement to "pay back" the capital investment necessary to achieve the efficiency improvement. PAYBACK (in }cars) = Cost of Efficiency Improvement / Annual Cost Savings A payback of less than one year is always considered an excellent investment because the initial cost is quickly recouped and subsequent savings generate profit. Longer paybacks must be evaluated in terms of investment priorities and opportunities, but generally a payback of one to three years is considered good, three to ten years is marginal, and beyond ten years is considered poor. As an example, imagine a sales- person is tr%ing to sell you a Solar Hot Water Heater. The system costs $3,000 to install and will save $100 per year in energy cost. To determine whether you should by it, calculate the payback: Solar Hot Water Heater payback = ($3,000 initial investment) /($100 per year savings) = 30 years In other words, it would take 30 years for you to recoup your investment, which explains why Solar Hot Water Heaters aren't very popular in Central New York. "PAYBACK" OF LSC RELATIVE TO SIMPLE C REPLACEMENT/UPGRADE To evaluate Lake Source Cooling (LSC), first recall that the fundamental purpose of the project is to eliminate Comell's dependence on CFC chillers. Since continuing reliance on Cornell's CFC chillers is not an option, LSC cooling must be judged in comparison to the least costly means of eliminating dependence on CFC chillers, which is the BASE OPTION: Simple Chiller Replacement. Therefore, the Cost of Efficiency Improvement is the cost premium of LSC relative to the Base Option, which is often referred to as the "Incremental Cost." INCREMENTAL COST OF LSC = CAPITAL COST OF LSC - CAPITAL COST OF SIMPLE CHILLER REPLACEMENT The EIS cites a capital cost for simple chiller replacement of 125 to 30 million," and a capital cost for lake source cooling of "$55 million -$60 million." Using the higher values for each, we see that the incremental cost of lake source cooling is about $30,000,000. According to the EIS, LSC would generate energy savings of "approximately $1 million per year" in comparison to Simple Chiller Replacement. Therefore, LSC PAYBACK = ($30 million investment) /($1 million per year savings) = 30 years Thus we see that Lake Source Cooling is as poor an investment as Solar Hot Water Heaters because its energy cost savings do not justify the necessary capital expenditure. Attachment #1 "RETURN ON INVESTMENT" OF LSC RELATIVE TO SIMPLE CHILLER REPLACEMENT/UPGRADE An alternate method of evaluating cost effectiveness is "Return On Investment" (R01), which is the inverse of Payback expressed as a percentage. % R01 = (ANNUAL COST SAVINGS / COST OF EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT) X 100. The "investment" is the Cost of Efficiency Improvement, and the "return" is the resulting annual savings. Since R01 expresses cost effectiveness as an annual interest rate, it allows ready comparison to alternative investment in stocks, bonds, etc. Using Cornell's numbers, LSC ROl = ($1 million per year savings) / ($30 million investment) = 3.3% equivalent interest Since it would be hard to find an investment which doesn't pay better than 3.3 %, this once again illustrates that LSC is not an economically viable proiect.3 "PRESENT WORTH" OF LSC RELATIVE TO SIMPLE CHILLER REPLACEMENTIUPGRADE A more sophisticated means of evaluating cost effectiveness is the calculation of "Net Present Worth" (also referred to as "Net Present Value," or "Present Value "). This method allows for the accounting of important economic factors, such as compounding interest, changes in interest rates, changes in utility rates, etc. Using more sophisticated mathematics, this method accounts for interest, and converts all costs and savings into a single value, the "Net Present Worth." As an example of the concept, consider that lottery ticket winners can take their money in one lump sum or in yearly payments. The lump sum amount is equal to the "Net Present Worth" of the yearly payments — the choices are economically equivalent. Assuming an interest rate of 5 %, the Present Worth of LSC over a 30 year time period is - $14,197,323.4 Note the minus sign. What that indicates is that investing" in LSC is a losing proposition compared to simple chiller replacement because it is equivalent to an immediate $14 million dollar loss. ' While $3.000 is a realistic price for a Solar Hot Water Heater. $100 per year of energy savings is conservative — many houses could achieve greater savings even in Central New York. However, even with double that amount ($200 per year savings), the payback would be 15 years, which is still a poor investment. ` Note that this determination is arrived at using Cornell's numbers, which are suspect - see Evidence of EIS Errors and Bias Regarding Economic Evaluation Of LSC. 3 Note that if maximizing energy efficiency was considered more important than cost effectiveness, LSC would still be a poor choice as Comell could invest the $30 million premium for LSC in a multitude of energy conserving measures that would provide superior energy reduction. a The EIS mentions "Present Value" in relation to the sizing of LSC "over a 30 year operating window," hence the use of 30 years here. However. there is no data whatsoever regarding the Net Present Worth, the ROI, or the payback of LSC in relation to simple chiller replacement. TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Tuesday. August 4. 1998 AGENDA 7:30 P.M. Persons to be heard. 7:35 P.M. SEQR Determination, Baker Institute CCGR addition, Hungerford Hill Road. 7:45 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and a Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed +/- 175 square foot addition to the CCGR Laboratory at the Baker Institute on Hungerford Hill Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 61 -1 -9, Residence District R -30. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; William Gaffney, Agent. 8:05 P.M. SEQR Determination, East Hill Plaza Entrance Road modification, Ellis Hollow Road. 8:10 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modification of the previously approved site plan for the East Hill Plaza entrance drive off of :Ellis Hollow Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 62 -2- 1.121, Business District "C ". Cornell University, Owner; John Murray, S. B. Ashley Management Corp., Agent. 8:20 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of a 4,920 +/- square foot, one -story credit union (bank) building, located adjacent to East Hill Plaza at the intersection of Ellis Hollow Road and Summerhill Lane, on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 62- 2- 1.125. The proposed project would be a full service branch for the Cornell FingerLakes Credit Union, containing a teller lobby and offices, with a drive -up teller operation with four lanes plus a fifth lane for an automatic teller machine. Cornell FingerLakes Credit Union, Owner /Applicant; Robert O. Witty, Agent. 8:50 P.M. SEQR Determination, Old Hundred Site Plan Modification, 704 Five Mile Drive. 9:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Modification of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed conversion of an existing structure, known as Old Hundred, located at 704 Five Mile Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 31 -4 -2, for use as an adult residential facility. Said modification includes an enclosed staircase along the south side of the structure (original approved plan included an open staircase) and the removal and replanting of an evergreen tree. Residence District R -30. Denmark Development, Inc., Owner /Applicant; Downing Barradas Architects, Agent. 9. Approval of Minutes: May 19, 1998; June 16, 1998 (in packet). 10. Other Business. 11. Adjournment. Jonathan Kanter, AICP Director of Planning 273 -1747 NOTE: IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PLANNING BOARD IS UNABLE TO ATTEND, PLEASE NOTIFY MARY BRYANT AT 273 -1747. (A quorum of four (4) members is necessary to conduct Planning Board business.) TOWN OF IT14ACA PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Tuesdav, Auizust 4. 1998 By direction of the Chairperson of the Planning Board, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Public Hearings will be held by the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca on Tuesday, August 4, 1998, at 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, N.Y., at the following times and on the following matters: 7:45 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and a Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed +/- 175 square .foot addition to the CCGR Laboratory at the Baker Institute on Hungerford Hill Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 61 -1 -9, Residence District R -30. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; William Gaffney, Agent. 8:10 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed modification of the previously approved site plan for the East Hill Plaza entrance drive off of Ellis Hollow Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 62- 2- 1.121, Business District "C ". Cornell University, Owner; John Murray, S.B. Ashley Management Corp., Agent. 8:20 P.M. Consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of a 4,920 +/- square foot, one - story credit union (bank) building, located adjacent to East Hill Plaza at the intersection of Ellis Hollow Road and Summerhill Lane, on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 62- 2- 1.125. The proposed project would be a full service branch for the Cornell FingerLakes Credit Union, containing a teller lobby and offices, with a drive -up teller operation with four lanes plus a fifth lane for an automatic teller machine. Cornell FingerLakes Credit Union, Owner /Applicant; Robert O. Witty, Agent. 9:00 P.M. Consideration of Modification of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed conversion of an existing structure, known as Old Hundred, located at 704 Five Mile Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 31 -4 -2, for use as an adult residential facility. Said modification includes an enclosed staircase along the south side of the structure (original approved plan included an open staircase) and the removal and replanting of an evergreen tree. Residence District R -30. Denmark Development, Inc., Owner /Applicant; Downing Barradas Architects, Agent. Said Planning Board will at said times 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 impairments, hearing impairments or other special needs, 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 hearings. Jonathan Kanter, AICP Director of Planning 273 -1747 Dated: Monday, July 27, 1998 Publish: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 The Ithaca Journal Wednesday, July 29,..! 998 TOWN OF ITHACA s PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Tuesday, August 4, 1998 62 -2- 1.125. The ro B direction of the P posed y P elebronchlfohe Cornell Chairperson of the Planning Board, NOTICE IS HEREBY FingerLakes Credit Union GIVEN that Public Hearings containing a teller lobb an will be held by the Planning offices, with a drive u y B teller oard of the Town of Ithaca operation with Four lance plus on Tuesday, August 4, 1998, " .0 fifth lane for an automatic at 126 East Seneca Street, teller machine. Cornell Fin - Ithoco, N.Y., at the following gerLakes Credit Union, times and on the following Owner /Applicant; Robert O. matters: Witty Agent. 7:45 P.M. Consideration 7 9:00 P.M- Consideration of - Preliminary and Final site to Modification of Prelim-nary Plan Approval and a Rec- 7 and Final Site Plan A rovol I ommendation to the Zoning for the proposed conversion Board of Appeals regarding of an existing , ' Special Approval for the pro structure known. as Old Hundred, lo- posed t 175 square toot t cated at 704 Five Mile Drive addition to the CCGR Lab- -; Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel oratory at the Baker Institute No. 31.4.2, for use as on on Hun' erford Hill Road, adult residential facility Said Town of g Ithaca Tax Parcel tY• No. 61.1.9, Residence Dis- f modification includes an en trict R -30. Cornell University, j closed staircase along the Owner /A plicant; Willia -J joriggtlinalda of approved plan Agent. cluded onpo en P ) 8:10 Vii Consideration. of • 3 and the removal sand o e. Preliminary . and Final Site planting of an evergreen tree. Plan Approval for the pro'- �, Residence District R -30. Derr posed modification of -the mark ' Development, Inc., previously approved site plan Owner /Applicant; Downin For the East Hill Plaza en g trance drive off Ellis Hollow I° Barradas Architects, Agent. Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Par- 11 Said Planning Board will at cel No. 62 -2-1.1 1, Business said times and _said place I District `C ". Cornell ell Univer- f hear all persons in support of • siiiyy, Owner; John Murray, j such matters or objections S -B. Ashle Mana e ray, thereto. Persons may appear Corp , Aggent, g by agent or in person. 8:20 P.M. Consideration of Individuals with visual impair. Final Site Plan si royal for ments, hearing impairments the proposed construction of be provrided cwithnas�sista cue I a 4,920± square foot, one- as necessary, upon request. story credit union (bank) Persons desiring assisttance building, located adjacent to East Hill Plaza at the intersec- must make such rs request not tion of Ellis Hollow Road and Bmetof the public heorito she Ithac hT Lane, on Town of Jonathan Kanter, ATOP _Ithaca Tax Parcel NQ. Director of Planning 1 July 29, 1998 273 -1747 TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I, Karen M. Van Etten sworn, depose and say that I am a Secretary for the Town of Ithaca, 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 Planning Board in Town of Ithaca Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca. New York. on Tuesday August 4 1998 commencing at 7:30 P.M., as per attached. Location of Sign Board used for Posting: Bulletin Board, Front Entrance of Town Hall. Date of Posting: July 27, 1998 Date of Publication: July 29, 1998 Karen M.Van Etten, Secretary Town of Ithaca. STATE OF NEW YORK) SS.. COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) Sworn to and subscribed before me thise-)�th day of 1998. '1A Q Notary Public. Mary J. Saxton Notary Public, State of New York Registration #01SA5044003 Qualified in Tioga y My Commission Expires a- Coun j