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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 2010-09-21TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD MEETING Tuesday, September 21, 2010 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 Board Members Present: Fred Wilcox, chair; Members: George Conneman, John Beach, Ellen Baer, Jon Bosak �, Kevin Talty, Rod Howe, Hollis Erb Staff Present: I Jonathan Kanter, Director of Planning; Bruce Bates, Director of Code Enforcement; Darby Kiley, Planner; Debra DeAugistine, Deputy Town Clerk; Kristin Taylor, Engineer; Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt, attorney Call to Order Mr. Wilcox decl public hearing n Ms. Kiley annc leaving the T Department. AGENDA ITEM Persons to be I No one came AGENDA ITEM SEAR Determin Larry Fabbroni, rer the back of the lot lot, which will makf It's more straightfo of that lot. Relative new lot line will not the meeting duly opened at 7:02 p.m. and accepted the posting of the ; and the public scoping session. .d that her position was temporary until the end of 2010, and that she will be of Ithaca on October 1, and taking a position with the County Planning to address the Board. Lucente 2 -Lot Subdivision, 109 Briarwood Drive - esenting Mr. Lucente, said that the house was inadvertently sited too far to ne when it was built. The easy solution is to add two feet to the back of the it in compliance with the zoning and leave a rear yard in excess of 30 feet. Nard than seeking a variance since Mr. Lucente owns 25 acres in the back o the very deep ditch, the current lot line is in the center of the ditch and the ake it out of the ditch. PB RESOLUTION No. 2010 -072: SEAR, Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval, Lucente 2-Lot Subdivision, 109 Briarwood Drive, Tax Parcel No.'s 70 -10 -31 and 70- 10 -3.5 Moved by Hollis Erb'; seconded by George Conneman WHEREAS: 1. This is consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed 2 -lot subdivision located at 109 Briarwood Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 70 -10 -31 and 70- 10 -3.5, Medium Density Residential Zone. The proposal involves subdividing a 2 +/- foot wide strip (200 +/- square foot area) from Tax Parcel No. 70- 10 -3.5, which will be consolidated to the rear (eastern border) of Tax Parcel No. 70- 10 -31. Rocco Lucente, Owner /Applicant;�Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P. E., L.S., Agent, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is acting as Lead Agency in an environmental review with respect to Subdivision Approval, and PB 09 -21 -2010 Page 2 of 10 3. The Planning Board on September 21, 2010, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, and Part II prepared by the Town Planning staff, a survey map entitled "Survey Map — Lot 18, 109 Briarwood Drive — Briarwood Park Subdivision" dated 2 -18 -2000 and revised 8 -1 -2010, prepared by Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S., and other application materials, and 4. The Town planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposed Subdivision Approval, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of (Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review for the above referenced action as proposed, based on the information in the EAF Part I and for the reasons set forth in the EAF Part II, and, therefore, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. A vote on the motion was as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Conneman, Bosak, Beach, Talty, Howe, Erb NAYS: None The motion passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed 2 -lot subdivision located at 109 Briarwood Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 70- 10-31 and 70- 1045, Medium Density Residential Zone. The proposal involves subdividing a 2 +/- foot wide strip (200 +/- square foot area) from Tax Parcel No. 70- 10 -3.5, which will be consolidated to thel rear (eastern border) of Tax Parcel No. 70- 10 -31. Rocco Lucente, Owner /Applicant; Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S., Agent. Mr. Wilcox opened'Ithe public hearing at 7:08 p.m. There being no one wanting to address the Board, Mr. Wilcox closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. PB RESOLUTION No. 2010 -073: Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval, Lucente 2- Lot Subdivision, 109 Briarwood Drive, Tax Parcel No.'s 70 -10 -31 and 70- 10 -3.5 Moved by Rod Howl; seconded by John Beach WHEREAS: This is consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed 2 -lot subdivision located at 109 Briarwood Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 70 -10 -31 and 70- 10 -3.5, Medium Density Residential Zone. The proposal involves subdividing a 2 +/- foot wide strip (2001 +/- square foot area) from Tax Parcel No. 70- 10 -3.5, which will be consolidated to the rear (eastern border) of Tax Parcel No. 70- 10 -31. Rocco Lucente, Owner /Applicant; Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S., 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 Subdivision Approval, has on September 21, 2010, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having PB 09 -21 -2010 Page 3 of 10 reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, and Part II prepared by the Town Planning staff, and 3. The Planning Board on September 21, 2010, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, and Part II prepared byI the Town Planning staff, a survey map entitled "Survey Map — Lot 18, 109 Briarwood Drive — Briarwood Park Subdivision" dated 2 -18 -2000 and revised 8 -1 -2010, prepared by Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S., 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 Subdivision Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Subdivision Checklists, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in neither a significant alteration of the purpose of subdivision control nor the policies enunciated or, implied by the Town Board, and 2. That the Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two' -lot subdivision located at 109 Briarwood Drive, as shown on the survey map titled "Survey IMap — Lot 18, 109 Briarwood Drive — Briarwood Park Subdivision" dated 2 -18- 2000 and revised 8 -1 -2010, prepared by Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S., subject to the following conditions: a. revision ofd the subdivision plat to include the Surveyor's Certificate (a certificate signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor to the effect that (1) the plat represents a survey made by him, (2) the plat is a correct representation of all exterior boundaries of the land surveyed and the subdivision of it, (3) all monuments indicated on the plat actually exist and their location, size and material are correctly shown, and (4) the requirements of these regulations and New York State laws relating to subdividing and surveying have been complied with), prior to signing of the plat by the Planning Board Chair, and b. submission for signing by the Chairman of the Planning Board of an original or mylar copy of the modified final subdivision plat, and three dark -lined prints, prior to filing with the Tompkins County Clerk's Office, and submission of a receipt of filing to the Town of Ithaca Planning Department, and c. within six Parcel No Ithaca Pla A vote on the AYES: Wilcox, NAYS: None The motion passed AGENDA ITEM SECIR Determinatl Extension, Synchi ;hs of this approval, consolidation of the 200 +/- square foot strip with Tax 10 -31, and evidence of such consolidation to be submitted to the Town of a Department. was as follows: , Bosak, Beach, Talty, Howe, Erb unanimously. n: Cornell University Wilson Lab CLEO Modular Office Building tron Drive. PB 09 -21 -2010 Page 4 of 10 Mr. Beyers stated at the time of the original site plan request, the CLEO building didn't meet the then - current sprinkler protection ordinance, and had received a variance for the sprinkler requirement. Both the staff and Board were concerned that the building should have a sprinkler system, and asked whether Cornell{ would install one. At the time, Cornell had neither the allocated money, nor the time to install the system. Cornell has since approved a sprinkler and they have a contract and an installer- ready to start. PB RESOLUTION No. 2010 -074: SEOR, Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit, (Cornell University Wilson Lab Modular Office Time Extension, Tax Parcel No. 63- 1 -8.2, Dryden Road (NYS Rt 366) at Wilson Lab Entrance Moved by Hollis WHEREAS: 1. This action it Permit for the located north Town of Itha( involves a rep for the 4,200 complex. Th granted in 20 sprinklers to 1 development Owner /Annlic ; seconded by John Beach ,olves consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and Special proposed time extension for the Cornell University Wilson Lab Modular Offices )f the intersection of Dryden Road (NYS Route 366) and Pine Tree Road, i Tax Parcel No. 63- 1 -8.2, Low Density Residential Zone. The project uest for an eight year extension of the Site Plan Approval and Special Permit -/- square foot modular office currently situated at the Wilson Laboratory modular office received Site Plan Approval in 2000 and a time extension was 18 that expires on December 31, 2010. The project. includes plans to add fire ie facility. There are no other modifications, improvements, additional x other physical changes proposed as part of this request. Cornell University, int; Steve Beyers, P.E., Engineering Services Leader, Agent; and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is acting as Lead Agency in thisl uncoordinated environmental review with respect to this project; and 3. The Planning Board, on September 21, 2010, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, and a Part II prepared by Town Planning staff, a "Request for Extension of Site Plan Approval Narrative" with attachments, date - stamped August 19, 2010, prepared by Steve Beyers, 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 and Special Permit time extension; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review for the above referenced actions as proposed, based on the information in the EAF Part I and for the reasons set forth in the EAF Part II, and, therefore, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. A vote on the motion was as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Con'I eman, Bosak, Beach, Talty, Howe, Erb NAYS: None The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARI Permit for the pi Office located n( on Synchrotron The project invol Permit for the 4, complex. The r granted in 2008 sprinklers to # development or Owner /Applicant PB 09 -21 -2010 Page 5 of 10 NG: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and Special roposed time extension for the Cornell University Wilson Lab CLEO Modular )rth of the intersection of Dryden Road (NYS Route 366) and Pine Tree Road Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 63- 1 -8.2, Low Density Residential Zone. ves a request for an eight year extension of the Site Plan Approval and Special 1200 +/- square foot modular office currently situated at the Wilson Laboratory nodular office received Site Plan Approval in 2000 and a time extension was that expires on December 31, 2010. The project includes plans to add fire ie facility. There are no other modifications, improvements, additional other physical changes proposed as part of this request. Cornell University, Steve Beyers, P.E., Engineering Services Leader, Agent. Mr. Wilcox opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. and invited public comment. Ms. Erb voiced concerned about the building being occupied without sprinklers. Mr. Beyers said he would agree to a stipulation in the resolution that says they won't occupy the building after a certain date withiut the sprinkler system being installed. Mr. Wilcox closed, the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Ms. Schmitt agreed that the proposed new language in the resolution provides more impetus for the code enforcement officer to enforce. PIS RESOLUTION No. 2010 -075: Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit, Cornell University Wilson Lab Modular Office Time Extension, Tax Parcel No. 63- 1-8.2, Dryden Road (NYS Rt 366) at Wilson Lab Entrance Moved by Hollis E'rb; seconded by Rod Howe WHEREAS: This action involves consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed time extension for the Cornell University Wilson Lab Modular Offices located north of the intersection of Dryden Road (NYS Route 366) and Pine Tree Road, Town of Ithaca lTax Parcel No. 63- 1 -8.2, Low Density Residential Zone. The project involves a request for an eight year extension of the Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the 4,200 +/ square foot modular office currently situated at the Wilson Laboratory complex. The modular office received Site Plan Approval in 2000 and a time extension was granted in 2008 that expires on December 31, 2010. The project includes plans to add fire sprinklers to the facility. There are no other modifications, improvements, additional development or, other physical changes proposed as part of this request. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; Steve Beyers, P.E., Engineering Services Leader, 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 the project has, on September 21, 2010, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, and alPart 11 prepared by Town Planning staff; and PB 09 -21 -2010 Page 6 of 10 3. The Planning Board held a public hearing on September 2, 2008 and adjourned consideration of the proposed time extension for Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for the 4,200 + /i square foot modular building because of questions regarding a sprinkler variance for;the modular building; and 4. The Town of, Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals discussed the sprinkler variance at its October 27, 2008 meeting, where a Zoning Board of Appeals resolution to rehear the case failed to receive the necessary number of votes, so the sprinkler variance remains valid; and 5. On December 16, 2008, the Planning Board granted Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit, both of which will expire on December 31, 2010; and 6. The Planning Board has reviewed and accepted as adequate application materials, including a "Request for Extension of Site Plan Approval Narrative" with attachments, date - stamped August 19, 2010, prepared by Steve Beyers, and other application materials; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Planning Board hereby grants Special Permit for the proposed time extension for the 4,200 +/- square' foot modular building in the Wilson Laboratory complex, finding that the standards of Article XXIV Section 270 -200, Subsections A — L, of the Town of Ithaca Code, have been met and subject to the following condition: a. That such Special Permit shall expire on December 31, 2018; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: 1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Sitel 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 Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval until December 31, 2018 for the 4,200 +/- square foot modular building in the Wilson Laboratory complex located north of the intersection of Dryden Road (NYS Route 366) and Pine iTree Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 63- 1 -8.2, Low Density Residential Zone, as described in the Wilson Laboratory Modular CLEO Modular Office /Laboratory "Request for Extension of Site Plan Approval Narrative" with attachments, date - stamped August 19, 201, 0, prepared by Steve Beyers, subject to the following condition: a. that a fire sprinkler system be installed in the CLEO modular unit before December 31, 2010, or the applicant shall not be permitted to occupy the building until such time that a sprinkler system is installed and operational and a Certificate of OCCUDancv issued. A vote on the motion was as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Co ineman, Bosak, Beach, Talty, Howe, Erb NAYS: None The motion passed I unanimously. PB 09 -21 -2010 Page 7 of 10 PUBLIC SCOPING SESSION: The purpose of the Public Scoping Session is to consider public comments on the Draft Scoping Document (dated August 18, 2010) regarding the scope and content for thel Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will be prepared for the proposed Cornell University Energy Recovery Linac (ERL) facility, located north of the Pine Tree Road and Dryden Road (NYS Route 366) intersection (at Wilson Lab Entrance), Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 63- 1 -8.2, 63- 1 -2.2, 63 -1 -12, 63 -1 -3.1 and 63- 1 -3.3, Low Density Residential Zone (LDR). The proposal involves construction of an underground accelerator tunnel (14 -foot diameter and 1 +/- km long), a cryogenic facility, and an extension to the existing Wilson Laboratory (185,000 +/- gross square feet of building space). The project will also involve new stormwater facilities, parking, outdoor lighting, and landscaping. Cornell University, Owner; Steve Beyers, P.E., Engineering Services Leader, Agent. The proposed actions, which include Site Plan Approval and Special Permit by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, and possibly variances) by the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals are Type I actions (construction of 'a non - residential facility with more than 25,000 square feet of gross floor area) pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, 6 NYCRR Part 617, and Chapter 148 of the Code of the Town of Ithaca titled "Environmental Quality Review." Mr. Wilcox opened the public scoping session at 7:34 p.m. Mr. Bilderback gave a short description of the project. The ERL is a new source of hard x -rays -- the first of its kind. It will allow scientists to nondestructively peer into the interior of small objects, such as viruses, nonoparticles, cells, catalysts, and interfaces of batteries. Faculty, staff, and students will use the facility as a research tool for their programs in physics, biology, materials science, chemistry, and medicine. Cornell's goal is to be the first to upgrade their storage ring; they hope others throughout the world will follow and look to them for guidance. The project will require an increase in the physical scale of their laboratory. The circumference of the ring needs to increase from '/2 mile to 1.2 miles in length. They want to reuse the tunnel and all equipment in it, and will need new space to add buildings totaling 260,000 sf. The new buildings will have green roofs, and are at or below grade to minimally impact the look and feel of the adjacent natural areas. Energy efficiency is built into their designs. They're investigating reuse of hot water waste heat from the cryo plant to heat nearby buildings and greenhouses.. Mr. Bilderback described how they will pull the parking lot back from the creek and use the current space as la vegetative buffer. They will build a permanent pedestrian bridge across the creek so parking can spill over to the old, underused Oxley lot. Heavy construction will last for two of the five years and will involve excavating 225,000 cubic yards of dirt to be trucked away. The plan calls fo ' the closure of one lane of Judd Falls Road by the cryo plant for 6 months. They will maintain, a pedestrian bikeway through that area. The ERL will allow them to build staff back up to the 2005 level of about 200 people. During the first 15 years of construction and operations, the ERL will cumulatively generate $1.3 billion of economic activity in New York. Mr. Wilcox noted Ithat aside from oral comments, written comments will be accepted through September 24, and these comments will be used to revise the draft scoping document. Joel Harlan, Newfield, is in favor of the project. Doug and Bruce Brittain, 135 Warren Road, provided their comments. They agreed with Mr. Harlan that this is a very exciting project and it will be nice to do it right. They went through the scoping document and noted their comments, which will be provided in writing. The public scopingi session ended at 8:09 p.m. Mr. Conneman stated that the Brittains raised a valid neighborhoods It's important to consider the trucks entering and Pine Tree Road that would not normally go there. PB 09 -21 -2010 Page 8 of 10 point regarding traffic in the neighborhoods like Forest Home Upon request, Ms. Moynihan Schmitt explained that the goal of scoping is to focus on the EIS: to gather public comments orally and in writing, then to hold sessions with the applicant to prepare the final scope. Comments from the interested and involved agencies will also be incorporated. Mr. Wilcox stressed that if the Board wants something studied as part of the environmental review, it must be part of the scoping document. State law makes "scope creep" difficult once that document is set. Mr. Conneman'commented that GIS devices will route traffic, including trucks, through Forest Home and elsewhere. Trucks and buses can get stuck on roads in Forest Home that are not meant for vehicles of that size. He said that enforcement needs to be included even if there is a traffic plan because of the popularity of these devices. AGENDA ITEM Consideration o Mitchell and Vir High Density Re family houses ar new road, new East Ithaca Reci LLC, Applicants. Mr. Millman, Agc the revised sketc allow houses to 1 today and not de side. The narrow been centralized homes. Mr. Milla a revised sketch plan for the proposed Vine Street Cottages project located on Streets, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 59 -1 -1, 59 -1 -2, 59 -1 -3 and 59 -1 -4, idential Zone. The revised proposal involves the development of up to 19 single - J 10 attached townhouse units on 3.4 +/- acres. The proposal will also involve a ormwater facilities, landscaping, a playground, and improved connections to the ration Way. Susan J. and Harold Mix, Owners; Agora Homes and Development, Homes, described the comments and concerns that have been addressed in plan. Clover Lane has been made two -way and shifted to the west; this will :e Clover Lane on both sides and allow Vine Street to remain private as it is cated to the Town. Clover Lane will be a private street with parking along one street with parking on only one side will calm traffic. The stormwater has one area. There's been a reduction of units from 22 to 19 single family 1 spoke with Vine Street residents and they support the new plan. Mr. Talty voiced concern about people parking along the bend of Clover Lane in winter. He would like it tweaked by maybe widening the street a little. He also asked Mr. Millman about home -sale data in Belle Sherman. Mr. Millman looked at a range of home prices in the ICSD: 16% of homes this year sold for over $300,000. Belle Sherman tracks that percentage almost precisely. Belle Sherman has 2.9 months of supply j whereas Ithaca has 6 months worth of supply, which is considered to be in balance. So there's clearly a demand for this type of housing in Belle Sherman. Mr. Conneman wondered if there was a way to stipulate that the homes be owner - occupied to prevent parents buying homes as investments for students going to college, then keeping the houses as rental properties. Mr. Millman responded that he has not come up with a legal solution to prevent someone from renting their home. This can be accomplished only through a coop. He is willing to continue to look into legal options. He also thinks the price of the homes would make them difficult to use as rentals. PB 09 -21 -2010 Page 9 of 10 Randi Beckman, corner of Worth and Cornell, has taught at Belle Sherman for 25 years, and is happy for a project that will bring children to the school. She's concerned about Worth Street being two -way because many children walk to school in that area and people drive maniacally. She is also concern about drainage with so many units being added and hopes it will be addressed. John Beach realizes they have contacted the City, but encourages people to go to the Board of Public Works as many times as it takes, especially now that there's a potential change in the traffic impacts in a city neighborhood. Garrick Blalock, 1210 Cobb Street, wondered about access to the townhouses now that Vine Street is not in the picture. If the second access point for emergency vehicles is Worth Street, how can they get the facilities on Worth Street upgraded to provide mixed -use pedestrian /vehicle traffic? Ms. Erb and Mr. each agreed that Vine Street provides a third viable access point for emergency vehicles. Mr. Beach recommended that residents put the pressure on the City: speak at every meeting; make them aware of the problems; remind them of their promise to put in sidewalks. Sara Jane Himes, resident of Vine Street, likes the revised plan. She's concerned about the increased traffic on Vine Street, particularly from the townhouses. She thinks it does need some low -grade surface improvements; otherwise, it could become a rutted driveway. Ms. Erb responded that the more you improve it, the more traffic there will be. Posting it as a private road would discourage cut - through traffic. Mr. Kanter thinks that the circulation plan the Town and Planning Boards would want to approve will not close off Vine Street to through traffic. The agreement should clearly state that Vine Street will be open to the public. Mr. Talty commented that if it is a Town road, the taxpayers pay to have it maintained and used; because it is not a Town road and not part of the tax base, technically, the residents can do whatever they want with it. It's been referred to as a driveway. Ms. Himes asked for improvements to the road, but who will make the improvements? Mr. Kanter responded that it currently is a private road that has been used by the public for centuries, so it would be a bad idea to close it to through traffic. When the applicant conveys the road to the four houses, Mr. Kanter recommends that it be conveyed with rights for the public to use it. Ms. Moynihan Schmitt noted that as part of site plan review, the Board has to look at safety concerns and access to emergency vehicles. Mr. Bosak said that he can imagine it being accessible to emergency vehicles, but not to the public. Ann Carson, Mitchell Street, directly across from the wooded lot, commented that Vine Street is not currently posted as a private road. The people from the townhouses will naturally want to go down Vine Street to get to Mitchell. Snow plows go down it, as do garbage trucks. So far, it has not been a problem for fire trucks. It would be a terrible idea to close it off. It's very narrow, so should not be a problem for parking. PB 09 -21 -2010 Page 10 of 10 To answer a question about process, Mr. Kanter said that the project goes back to the Planning Committee wit0he revised PDZ. Then it is recommended to the Town Board. If the Town Board is happy, it is referred to the Planning Board for a recommendation, which goes along with preliminary site plan and subdivision approval. Mr. Bates made' observations about the road. He suggests they look at the new revisions in the code and meet with the fire department to make sure their requirements are met. AGENDA ITEM Other Busines, Cornell Animal Health Diagnostics Center Mr. Wilcox noted that he received the comments from the Brittains. He thinks it would be a good idea for an upcoming meeting to invite the Brittains and Mr. Keith for a discussion. Ms. Erb thought it would be prudent to also invite.Mr. Gilmore, the engineer who did the study. Meeting Octoberl5th • EcoVillage Tree development preliminary site plan and subdivision • Holochuck supplemental EIS hearing • ERL scoping document (possibly) • West View subdivision revised stormwater management plan review Mr. Bates noted that Pine Tree Road permits have been officially closed out. Ms. Kiley noted that she sent a request for the removal of three trees at the Oxley Equestrian Center that they were not supposed to plant. Adjournment Upon motion by John Beach, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Debra DeAugi First Deputv T 7:00 P.M. Pei 7:05 P.M. SEI 7:05 P.M. PU the Par inv No 70- 7:15 P.M. SEI Ext 7:15 P.M. PU Sp( CL 36( Lo, of t 7:30 P.M. TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Tuesday, September 21, 2010 AGENDA to be heard (no more than five minutes). Determination: Lucente 2 -Lot Subdivision, 109 Briarwood Drive. ILIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for )roposed 2 -lot subdivision located at 109 Briarwood Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax el No.'s 70 -10 -31 and 70- 10 -3.5, Medium Density Residential Zone. The proposal Ives subdividing a 2 +/- foot wide strip (200 +/- square foot area) from Tax Parcel 70- 10 -3.5, which will be consolidated to the rear (eastern border) of Tax Parcel No. 0 -31. Rocco Lucente, Owner /Applicant; Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S., Agent. Plan Determination: Cornell University Wilson Lab CLEO Modular Office Building ion, Synchrotron Drive. LIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and ial Permit for the proposed time extension for the Cornell University Wilson Lab D Modular Office located north of the intersection of Dryden Road (NYS Route and Pine Tree Road on Synchrotron Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 63- 1 -8.2, Density Residential Zone. The project involves a request for an eight year extension e Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the 4,200 +/- square foot modular office ntly situated at the Wilson Laboratory complex. The modular office received Site ,Approval in 2000 and a time extension was granted in 2008 that expires on amber 31, 2010. The project includes plans to add fire sprinklers to the facility. e are no other modifications, improvements, additional development or other ,cal changes proposed as part of this request. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; Beyers, P.E., Engineering Services Leader, Agent. PUBLIC SCOPING SESSION: The purpose of the Public Scoping Session is to consider public comments on the Draft Scoping Document (dated August 18, 20 10) regarding the scope and content for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will bye prepared for the proposed Cornell University Energy Recovery Linac (ERL) facility, located north of the Pine Tree Road and Dryden Road (NYS Route 366) intersection (at Wilson Lab Entrance), Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 63- 1 -8.2, 63 -1- 2.2, 63 -1 -12, 63 -1 -3.1 and 63- 1 -3.3, Low Density Residential Zone (LDR). The proposal involves construction of an underground accelerator tunnel (14 -foot diameter and 1 +/- km long), a cryogenic facility, and an extension to the existing Wilson Laboratory (185,000 +/- gross square feet of building space). The project will also involve new stormwater facilities, parking, outdoor lighting, and landscaping. Cornell University, Owner; Steve Beyers, P.E., Engineering Services Leader, Agent. The proposed actions, which (include Site Plan Approval and Special Permit by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, and possibly variance(s) by the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals are Type I actions (construction of a non - residential facility with more than 25,000 square feet of gross floor area) pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, 6 NYCRR Part 6117, and Chapter 148 of the Code of the Town of Ithaca titled "Environmental Quality n..__. ff Copies of the Draft Scoping Document are available at the Town of Ithaca Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (call 607- 273 - 1747), or on the Town's website at www.town.ithaca.nv.us. 8:00 P.M. Consideration of a revised sketch plan for the proposed Vine Street Cottages project located on Mitchell and Vine Streets, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 59 -1 -1, 59 -1 -2, 59- 1 -3land 59 -1-4, High Density Residential Zone. The revised proposal involves the development of up to 19 single - family houses and 10 attached townhouse units on 3.4 +/- acres. The proposal will also involve a new road, new stormwater facilities, landscaping, a playground, and improved connections to the East Ithaca Recreation Way. Susan J. and Harold Mix, Owners; Agora Homes and Development, LLC, Applicants. 8. Approval of Minutes: September 7, 2010. 9. Other Business 10. Adj NOTE: IF ANY (A Jonathan Kanter, AICP Director of Planning 273 -1747 ER OF THE PLANNING BOARD IS UNABLE TO ATTEND, PLEASE NOTIFY SANDY POLCE AT 273 -1747. of four (4) members is necessary to conduct Planning Board business.) TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Tuesday, September 21, 2010 By direction of thel 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, September 21, 2010, at 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca N.Y., at the following times and on the following matters: 7:05 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed 2 -lot subdivision located at 109 Briarwood Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 70 -10 -31 and 70- 10 -3.5, Medium Density Residential Zone. The proposal involves subdividing a 2 +/- foot wide strip (200 +/- square foot area) from Tax Parcel No. 70- 10 -3.5, which will be consolidated to the rear (eastern border) of Tax Parcel No. 70- 10 -31. Rocco Lucente, Owner /Applicant; Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S., Agent. 7:15 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed time extension for the Cornell University Wilson Lab CLEO Modular Office located north of the intersection of Dryden Road (NYS Route 366) and Pine Tree Road on Synchrotron Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 63- 1 -8.2, Low Density Residential Zone. The project involves a request for an eight year extension of the Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the 4,200 +/- square foot modular office currently situated at the Wilson Laboratory complex. The modular office received Site Plan Appr oval 'in 2000 and a time extension was granted in 2008 that expires on December 31, 2010 The project includes plans to add fire sprinklers to the facility. There are no other modifications, improvements, additional development or other physical changes proposed as part of this request. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; Steve Beyers, P.E., Engineering Services Leader, Agent. Said Planning Board fill 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 musi make such a request not less than 48 hours prior to the time of the public hearing. Jonathan Kanter, AICP Director of Planning 273 -1747 Dated: Monday, September 13, 2010 Publish: Thursday, September 16, 2010 TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCOPING SESSION Tuesday, September 21, 2010 By direction of the Chairperson of the Planning Board, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Scoping Session, pursuant to 6 N�Y CRR Part 617, also known as the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, and Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 148, Environmental Quality Review, will be held by the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY, at the following time and on the followinglmatter: 7:30pm Thelpurpose of the Public Scoping Session is to consider public comments on the Draft Scoping Document (dated August 18, 2010) regarding the scope and content for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will be prepared for the proposed Cornell University Energy Recovery Linac (ERL), located north of the Pine Tree Road and Dryden Road (NYS Route 366) intersection (at Wilson Lab Entrance), Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 63- 1 -8.2, 63- 1 -2.2, 63 -1 -12, 634 -3.1 and 63- 1 -3.3, Low Density Residential Zone (LDR). The proposal involves construction of an underground accelerator tunnel (14 -foot diameter and +/- 1 km long), a cryogenic facility and an extension to the existing Wilson Laboratory ( +/- 185,000 gross square feet of building space). The project will also involve new stormwater facilities, parking, outdoor lighting, and landscaping. Cornell University, Owner; Steve Beyers, P.E., Engineering Services Leader, Agent. The proposed actions, which include Site Plan Approval and Special Permit by the Town Hof Ithaca Planning Board, and possibly variance(s) by the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals are Type I actions (construction of a non - residential facility with more than 25,000 square feet of gross floor area) pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, 6 NYCRR Part 617, and Chapter 148 of the Code of the Town of Ithaca titled "Environmental Oualitv Review." Copies of the Draft Scoping Document are available at the Town of Ithaca Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca NY 14850 (call 607 - 273 - 1747), or on the Town's website at www.town.ithaca.ny.us. Said Planning Board will at said time and said place hear all persons who are interested in commenting on this matter. Persons may appear bye 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 scoping session. Written comments on the Draft Scoping Document will also be accepted through 4:00pm on September 24, 2010 at Town Hall at the address indicated above. Jonathan Kanter, AICP Director of Planning 273 -1747 Dated: Monday, September 13, 2010 Publish: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Wednesday September i5 2010� Therkhabd JdOiWWL -' TOWNsO 17HACAa PtANfdIWG 130 - NOTICEyQPUB}J , q, Thursday, <Septein6er 16�;20iq THE ITHACA 1 ©t1RNAt „_.,., Town of Ithaca Planning Board Sign -in Sheet Date: September 21, 2010 Print Name I Address e-mail DO 4,�S �, GAP -i� c�C �•c �(/I 1p � a e � e Om 0 Q01 corn was -7 Do Zr-: ' I �3S rn L I /U S7F 1,L1. c. Q, Vgle ec/GC I I I I I I I I I I I TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I, Sandra Polce, being duly sworn, depose and say that I am a Senior Typist 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 the Town of Ithaca Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York, on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 commencing at 7:06 P.M., as per attached. Location of Sign Board used for Posting: Town Clerk Sign Board — 215 North Tio ag Street. Date of Posting: � September 13, 2010 Date of Publication: September 16, 2010 Sandra Polce, Senior Typist Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK) SS: COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16`h day of September 2010. Notary Public CONNIE F. CLARK Notary Public, State�of New York No. 01CL605,2878 Qualified in Tompkins County Commission Expires December 26, 20