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TOWN OF ITHACA
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES
APRIL 15 , 1970
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A meeting of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals
was held at = ahe Town Offices , 108 East Green Street , City of
Ithaca , a.t : 'J : 30 p . m . on Tuesday , April 159 1970 .
Members of the Board present : Chairman David Powers ,
Loran Marion , Roger Sovocoo �l , Andy . Soyring , Zoning Officer
David Cowan , and Secretary Charlene Lawson :
Others present : Ben Boynton , Robert Poreski , Frank Howell ,
Lagrand Chase .
Appeal of Donald Jewett : This Public Hearing was called .
to order at 7 : 30 p . m : Secretary Charlene Lawson read the legal
ad as published in the Ithaca Journal . Mr . Jewett had been
denied permission for building a garage in the front yard at
212 Tarryton Drive , Ithaca , New York . Permit was denied by the
Zoning Officer under Article IV , Section 13 of the Zoning
Ordinance .
The Board recessed for discussion . Upon resuming , the
Board decided to r. e-serv�edecision on this matter , pending re -
submission of Jewett ' s plans .
Appeal of Lagrand Chase : This Public Hearing was called
, " Otoorder at 8 : 15 p . m . Secretary Charlene Lawson read the legal
ad as published in the Ithaca Journal . Mr . Chase appealed the
decision of the Zoning Officer denying permission for building
three houses at BK 100 - 72 Ridgecrest Rd . 45 - 1 - 2 . The permit
was denied by the Zoning Officer _under Article V , Section 23 of
the Zoning Ordinance .
As a neighbor , Frank Howell voiced his opinion as not
opposing the construction of either two or three lots in this
area .
The Board adjourned for discussion . Upon resuming , Roger
Sovocool made a motion to grant a variance for the following
reasons :
( 1 ) The development will be in harmony with the other plots
in the area being that 2 / 3 of the area is devoted now to lots
with 100 ' frontage .
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( 2 ) The proposed use is not detrimental to the character
of the neighborhood and will not defer neighboring property .
( 3 ) It will not create health or safety problems since
the area is now served by public water and sewer .
This variance is subject to the following conditions :
( 1 ) That a plan be submitted to the Zoning Officer showing
the proposed sideyard and front yard restr. iLctions and that
all side yard and front yard requirements conform with the R3v6" /U'5�
existing zone .
( 2 ) That the building be connected to the public water
and sewer facilities .
( 3 ) That there be at least 25 , 000 sq . feet in each lot .
David Powers seconded the motion , and it was passed .
The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 00 p . m .
Respectfully submitted ,
Charlene Lawson , Secretary
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