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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-PDB-2012-06-26Approved at the July 24, 2012 Planning and Development Board Meeting Planning and Development Board Minutes June 26, 2012 Board Members Attending: Govind Acharya, Chair; McKenzie Jones-Rounds; Jane Marcham; Tessa Rudan; John Schroeder; Meghan Thoreau Board Members Absent: None Staff Attending: JoAnn Cornish, Director of Planning and Development; Lisa Nicholas, Senior Planner, Department of Planning and Development; Megan Wilson, Planner, Department of Planning and Development; Charles Pyott, Office Assistant, Department of Planning and Development Applicants Attending: Delta Chi Parking & Site Work (102 The Knoll) Annette Marchesseault, Trowbridge Wolf Michaels, LLP; David Weber, Delta Chi Alumnus Cascadilla Landing (Johnson Boatyard Site) John Snyder, Architect; Scott Whitham, Landscape Architect; Andy Lavigne, Project Stakeholder; Jeff Cleveland, Owner, Johnson Boatyard Seneca Way Apartments Steve Hugo, HOLT Architects; Peter Trowbridge, Trowbridge Wolf Michaels, LLP; Jeff Smetana, Developer Bryan Warren, Developer; City of Ithaca Water Treatment Plant Rick Gell, O’Brien & Gere, Engineers; Jesse Guyer, O’Brien & Gere, Engineers; Steve Eckler, O’Brien & Gere, Engineers; Bill Gray, City of Ithaca Superintendent of Public Works Cornell University, Klarman Hall (Goldwin Smith Hall Addition) Fred Koetter, Architect, Koetter Kim & Associates, Inc.; Mark C. Deshong, Architect, Koetter Kim & Associates, Inc.; 1 Approved at the July 24, 2012 Planning and Development Board Meeting Gary Wilhelm, Senior Project Manager, Cornell University Chair Acharya called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 1. Agenda Review Chair Acharya noted that the Subdivision Review for three lots at S. Quarry Street, E. State Street, and Valentine Place would no longer include the Consideration of Preliminary Subdivision Approval, as originally listed on the agenda. 2. Privilege of the Floor No public comments were made. 3. Subdivision Review A. Major Subdivision, 3 Lots, City of Ithaca Tax Parcel # 83.-2-15.1, S. Quarry Street, E. State Street, & Valentine Place, Valentine Vision Associates, Applicant & Owner. Declaration of Lead Agency & Public Hearing. The applicant is proposing to subdivide the existing 16.3-acre (709,774 SF) parcel into three lots. Lot 1 measures 4.18 acres (181,940 SF) with 1,120 linear feet of street frontage on East State and Quarry Streets, and contains the buildings referred to as Quarry Arms, the Boilerworks, Casa Roma, as well as buildings 1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4 of the Collegetown Terrace Apartments project. Lot 2 measures 0.95 acres (41,335 SF) with 406 linear feet of frontage on East State Street, and contains buildings 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 of the Collegetown Terrace Apartments project. Lot 3 measures 11.17 acres (486,499 SF) with 662 linear feet of frontage on East State Street and contains the existing 901 East State Street building, and planned buildings 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 5, 6, and 7 of the Collegetown Terrace Apartments project. The project is in the R-3a and P-1 Zoning Districts and a portion of the site is in the East Hill Historic District. The R-3a Zoning District has a minimum lot size for multiple dwellings of 7,000 SF for the first 3 units, plus 700 SF for each additional unit, plus 500 SF for each room, a minimum street frontage of 50 feet, and minimum front, side, and rear yards of 10 feet, 10 feet, and 5 feet, respectively. This is a Type 1 Action under both the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and the State Environmental Quality Review Act and requires environmental review. Owner John Novarr explained the pertinent details of the proposed subdivision, noting that the subdivision is necessary to permit the applicant to secure end-loan financing for the soon-to-be-completed Phase I of the project (since more than one loan from more than one lender is prohibited for a single parcel). He said the subdivision would not create any additional work and would not present any zoning issues. Novarr remarked that the original Planning Board approval resolution contains a condition calling for the consolidation of all the parcels, which the applicant would now be asking the Planning Board to waive. 2 Approved at the July 24, 2012 Planning and Development Board Meeting Consultant Tom Nix added that the applicant would provide an accurate survey and accompanying legal documents related to the application. Adopted Resolution for Lead Agency: On a motion by Marcham, seconded by Jones-Rounds: WHEREAS: an application has been submitted for review and approval by the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board for a major subdivision of City of Ithaca Tax Parcel #83.-2-15.1 in the City of Ithaca, by Valentine Vision Assoc., LLP, applicant and owner, and WHEREAS: the applicant is proposing to subdivide the existing 16.3-acre (709,774 SF) parcel into three lots. Lot 1 measures 4.18 acres (181,940 SF) with 1,120 linear feet of street frontage on East State and Quarry Streets, and contains the buildings referred to as Quarry Arms, the Boilerworks, Casa Roma, as well as buildings 1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4 of the Collegetown Terrace Apartments project. Lot 2 measures 0.95 acres (41,335 SF) with 406 linear feet of frontage on East State Street, and contains buildings 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 of the Collegetown Terrace Apartments project. Lot 3 measures 11.17 acres (486,499 SF) with 662 linear feet of frontage on East State Street and contains the existing 901 East State Street building, and planned buildings 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 5, 6, and 7 of the Collegetown Terrace Apartments project. The project is in the R-3a and P-1 Zoning Districts and a portion of the site is in the East Hill Historic District. The R-3a Zoning District has a minimum lot size for multiple dwellings of 7,000 SF for the first 3 units, plus 700 SF for each additional unit, plus 500 SF for each room, a minimum street frontage of 50 feet, and minimum front, side, and rear yards of 10 feet, 10 feet, and 5 feet, respectively, and WHEREAS: this is a Type 1 Action under both the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and the State Environmental Quality Review Act and requires environmental review, and WHEREAS: this is considered a major subdivision in accordance with the City of Ithaca Code, Chapter 290, Article 1, §290-1, Major Subdivision – Any subdivision of land resulting in creation of two or more additional buildable lots, and WHEREAS: State Law specifies that, for actions governed by local environmental review, the Lead Agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: that the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board does hereby declare itself Lead Agency for the environmental review for the action of subdivision approval for City of Ithaca Tax Parcel, #83.-2-15.1, located in the City of Ithaca. In Favor: Acharya, Jones-Rounds, Marcham, Rudan, Schroeder, Thoreau Opposed: None Absent: None 3 Approved at the July 24, 2012 Planning and Development Board Meeting Public Hearing On a motion by Thoreau, seconded by Jones-Rounds, and approved unanimously, Chair Acharya opened the Public Hearing. Joel Harlan, Newfield, spoke in support of the subdivision and remarked that the project needs to be completed as expeditiously as possible. There being no further public comments, on a motion by Schroeder, seconded by Thoreau, and approved unanimously, Chair Acharya closed the Public Hearing. Nicholas said the tax parcel number for the existing lot had been stated incorrectly in the public notice. As a result, a new public notice will need to be issued and the determination of environmental significance and the consideration of preliminary subdivision approval will need to be deferred until the next meeting. Schroeder remarked that at the Project Review Committee it was observed that — while the great majority of the Collegetown Terrace Apartments Phase 1 is being built according to the approved plans — there are some apparent or potential discrepancies between what was formally approved by the Planning Board and what has been constructed to date. He indicated that he would work with Nicholas to make a list of these apparent or potential discrepancies to be sent to the applicant for applicant’s response. 4. Site Plan Review A. Cascadilla Landing (formerly Pier Road Housing), 101 Pier Road, Pier Road Properties, Applicant & Owner. Declaration of Lead Agency & Public Hearing. The applicant is proposing to redevelop the 7.8-acre site currently containing the Johnson Boatyard building and five one-story metal buildings. The proposed project is mixed-use and commercial/retail with 11 three-story townhouses and 3 duplexes, totaling 62,000 GSF, 4 five-story buildings with a total of 130-150 units with 203,000 GSF, including 5,000-6,000 GSF of commercial space located on the ground and upper floors. Parking spaces will be provided as follows (not including ground-floor parking for the townhouses and garages for the single-family homes): 60 on-street parallel spaces along the main road; 55 spaces in two surface parking lots; and 175 spaces on the ground floors of the 5-story apartment buildings, for a total of 290 spaces. Site access will be from one curbcut on Willow Avenue and two on Pier Road, as well as a proposed roundabout, which is partially on City property, at the terminus of Pier Road. Internal circulation includes a tree-lined street extending the length of the project, sidewalks, a plaza, a publicly accessible waterfront promenade, and a pier along Cascadilla Creek. The project includes removal and rebuilding of existing seawall along the entire length of the property and the construction of 115 boat slips. Site development will require the demolition of 6 of the existing buildings, removal of all paving and vegetation, removal of an existing fuel tank, and the possible relocation of NYSEG power lines. The project is in the WF-1 Zoning District. This is a Type I Action under both the City of Ithaca 4 Approved at the July 24, 2012 Planning and Development Board Meeting Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review. The applicant is proposing to do the project in 3 phases, beginning in Spring 2013. This project potentially requires permits from the Canal Corporation and/or DEC, as well as coordination with the City to resolve issues with utility easements and make improvements on public property. Architect John Snyder recapitulated the salient details of the proposed project and walked through a presentation of the current project design, as modified since the last meeting. Acharya asked if the parking provided inside the buildings would provide enough spaces for all the residents. Snyder replied, yes, it is approximately a 1:1 ratio of spaces to living units, although that may be slightly modified. Acharya asked how many parallel parking spaces along the internal road were planned, to which landscape architect Scott Whitham replied he is not precisely sure, but he could provide the Board with those figures. Thoreau asked what proportion of the sidewalks would be publicly accessible, to which Snyder replied they would all be, except for a private walkway on the waterfront side of the three duplexes. Schroeder remarked that the comments from David Nutter and the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Council (BPAC) raise some valid points regarding possible traffic and pedestrian issues associated with the current design. Whitham confirmed he had received those comments and would seek to address them, working with the Fire Department. Acharya asked what was envisioned for the central surface parking lot. Whitham replied it would likely end up as overflow parking. Acharya indicated he would prefer not to see the project designed with the maximum amount of permissible parking. Schroeder observed that a separate smaller upper parking lot uses too much potential green space, and splits remaining green space into hard-to-use fragments. He would prefer incorporating those parking spaces into the larger parking lot, in order to provide a large usable green space for residents and their children. Snyder responded the applicant is in fact already looking into the possibility. Rudan remarked that the Project Review Committee had suggested adding benches, picnic areas, playgrounds, and other amenities, to make the project more livable. Adopted Resolution for Lead Agency: On a motion by Thoreau, seconded by Schroeder: WHEREAS: 6 NYCRR Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Law and Chapter 176.6 of the City Code, Environmental Quality Review, require that a lead 5 Approved at the July 24, 2012 Planning and Development Board Meeting agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects, in accordance with local and state environmental law, and WHEREAS: State Law specifies that, for actions governed by local environmental review, the lead agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action, and WHEREAS: the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board has one pending application for Site Plan Review for a mixed-use housing project to be located at 101 Pier Road by Pier Road Properties, LLC, applicant and owner, and WHEREAS: the applicant is proposing to redevelop the 7.8-acre site currently containing the Johnson Boatyard building and five one-story metal buildings. The proposed project is mixed-use and commercial/retail with 11 three-story townhouses and 3 duplexes, totaling 62,000 GSF, 4 five-story buildings with a total of 130-150 units with 203,000 GSF, including 5,000-6,000 GSF of commercial space located on the ground and upper floors. Parking spaces will be provided as follows (not including ground-floor parking for the townhouses and garages for the single-family homes): 60 on-street parallel spaces along the main road; 55 spaces in two surface parking lots; and 175 spaces on the ground floors of the 5-story apartment buildings, for a total of 290 spaces. Site access will be from one curbcut on Willow Avenue and two on Pier Road, as well as a proposed roundabout, which is partially on City property, at the terminus of Pier Road. Internal circulation includes a tree-lined street extending the length of the project, sidewalks, a plaza, a publicly accessible waterfront promenade, and a pier along Cascadilla Creek. The project includes removal and rebuilding of existing seawall along the entire length of the property and the construction of 115 boat slips. Site development will require the demolition of 6 of the existing buildings, removal of all paving and vegetation, removal of an existing fuel tank, and the possible relocation of NYSEG power lines. The project is in the WF-1 Zoning District. This is a Type I Action under both the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review. The applicant is proposing to do the project in 3 phases, beginning in Spring 2013. This project potentially requires permits from the Canal Corporation and/or DEC, as well as coordination with the City to resolve issues with utility easements and make improvements on public property, and WHEREAS: this is a Type I Action under both the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review, and WHEREAS: it has been requested that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), the New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works, and the City of Ithaca Board of Zoning Appeals, all potentially involved agencies, consent to the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board being Lead Agency for this project, and WHEREAS: the NYSDEC and the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works have, by not responding to the request for Lead Agency Concurrence within 30 days, and the City of Ithaca Board of Zoning Appeals and Canals have, by way of written response, all 6 Approved at the July 24, 2012 Planning and Development Board Meeting consented to the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board being Lead Agency for this project, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: that the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board is by way of this resolution declaring itself Lead Agency in Environmental Review for the proposed Mixed-Use Housing project to be located at 101 Pier Road by Pier Road Properties, LLC. In Favor: Acharya, Jones-Rounds, Marcham, Rudan, Schroeder, Thoreau Opposed: None Absent: None Public Hearing On a motion by Jones-Rounds, seconded by Rudan, and approved unanimously, Chair Acharya opened the Public Hearing. Joel Harlan, Newfield, spoke in support of the project, noting that he strongly favors development of the site. There being no further public comments, on a motion by Jones-Rounds, seconded by Rudan, and approved unanimously, Chair Acharya closed the Public Hearing. B. Delta Chi Parking & Site Work, 102 The Knoll, Trowbridge Wolf Michaels, LLP, Applicant for Owner, DCEF Cornell, LLC. Declaration of Lead Agency & Public Hearing. The applicant proposes to install both new and improved parking on the upper and lower portions of the site, increasing the number of spaces from 18 to 21. The proposed lower lot, fronting Barton Place, will contain 14 spaces. Development of this lot will include removing the existing curbcut, installing two additional curbcuts, grading to level the site, installation of a 2’-5’ stone-faced retaining wall along a portion of the north and west perimeter, concrete curbing throughout, asphalt paving, and a planting bed between the parking lot and the street. The upper lot will include 7 spaces. Development of this lot will include granite curbing, defining a central grass island, one stone-faced retaining wall, paving, and the removal of two mature trees. Five new trees will line the entry drive. The project is in the R-U Zoning District in which neighborhood parking areas are an allowed accessory use and the Cornell Heights Historic District. The project received a Certificate of Appropriateness from ILPC on June 12, 2012, with conditions. Landscape architect Annette Marchesseault presented the proposed project, noting that it was recently modified to respond to the Project Review Committee’s request to remove 5 parking spaces and add 5 trees along the entrance drive. Marchesseault remarked that both City Transportation Engineer Tim Logue and BPAC are strongly encouraging including a sidewalk along Barton Place; however, City Forestry Technician Jeanne Grace strongly opposes a sidewalk here, given the risk it poses to a stand of very large hickory trees. 7 Approved at the July 24, 2012 Planning and Development Board Meeting Marchesseault also indicated she received a letter from the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, regarding its concerns with the existing garbage dumpster enclosure and the lack of a recycling dumpster enclosure. She noted the applicant would certainly be willing to address these issues. Jones-Rounds asked if some of the proposed parking spaces could be designated for compact vehicles. Marchesseault responded that she believes doing so would only provide a marginal number of inches of additional space. Adopted Resolution for Lead Agency: On a motion by Jones-Rounds, seconded by Schroeder: WHEREAS: an application has been submitted for review and approval by the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board for a parking lot and site work at Delta Chi fraternity located on 102 The Knoll in the City of Ithaca by Trowbridge Wolf Michaels, LLP, applicant for owner, DCEF Cornell, LLC, and WHEREAS: the applicant proposes to install both new and improved parking on the upper and lower portions of the site, increasing the number of spaces from 18 to 21. The proposed lower lot, fronting Barton Place, will contain 14 spaces. Development of this lot will include removing the existing curbcut, installing two additional curbcuts, grading to level the site, installation of a 2’-5’ stone-faced retaining wall along a portion of the north and west perimeter, concrete curbing throughout, asphalt paving, and a planting bed between the parking lot and the street. The upper lot will include 7 spaces. Development of this lot will include granite curbing, defining a central grass island, one stone-faced retaining wall, paving, and the removal of two mature trees. Five new trees will line the entry drive. The project is in the R-U Zoning District in which neighborhood parking areas are an allowed accessory use and the Cornell Heights Historic District. The project received a Certificate of Appropriateness from ILPC on June 12, 2012, with conditions, and WHEREAS: this is a Type 1 Action under both the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and the State Environmental Quality Review Act and requires environmental review, and WHEREAS: State Law specifies that, for actions governed by local environmental review, the lead agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: that the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board does hereby declare itself Lead Agency for environmental review for the action of site plan approval for the parking lot and site work at Delta Chi Fraternity, located on 102 The Knoll in the City of Ithaca. In Favor: Acharya, Jones-Rounds, Marcham, Rudan, Schroeder, Thoreau Opposed: None Absent: None 8 Approved at the July 24, 2012 Planning and Development Board Meeting Public Hearing On a motion by Schroeder, seconded by Rudan, and approved unanimously, Chair Acharya opened the Public Hearing. Joel Harlan, Newfield, spoke in support of the project, although he encouraged the applicant to make the curbs high enough to keep cars off the grass. There being no further public comments, on a motion by Jones-Rounds, seconded by Thoreau, and approved unanimously, Chair Acharya closed the Public Hearing. Schroeder indicated he would like to see some kind of visual illustration of the new retaining wall and its relationship to the building. Marchesseault agreed to provide one. Marchesseault remarked the applicant is concerned with the apparent conflict between the Board of Public Works and the Planning Board, in terms of the sidewalk issue. Acharya indicated he feels confident the Board of Public Works has no intention of requiring a sidewalk on the site. Cornish added that the applicant’s concern could be communicated to City Transportation Engineer Logue. C. Seneca Way Apartments, 140 Seneca Way – Conditions of Final Site Plan Approval Developer Jeff Smetana walked through the status of each of the final site plan approval conditions. Schroeder indicated he would like the applicant to provide the final version of the deed restriction map to the Board as required by condition i., which Smetana agreed to provide. Schroeder asked the applicant to restore the sunshields above the entrance of the building. Smetana responded that there is an exterior insulation and finishing system (EIFS) on the west side of the building, so every penetration would require a sleeve, which would complicate the process. Acharya observed the color tones appear different from those approved. Architect Steve Hugo replied that the intention is definitely to match the approved colors. Schroeder asked the applicant to restore sunshields to the south end of the east elevation, which he said now appears particularly plain and unarticulated. Smetana responded the EIFS contractor had recommended against doing that. Schroeder noted that the south façade, which continues to feature numerous sunshields, is also an EIFS wall; Hugo confirmed this. Schroeder reiterated restoration of sunshields would significantly improve the appearance of the south end of the building, facing east, 9 Approved at the July 24, 2012 Planning and Development Board Meeting since it features so prominently as one travels down State Street. Smetana conceded that this makes sense and indicated the applicant would explore what may be possible with its contractor. Regarding condition vi., Schroeder indicated the Board’s concern was with the public sidewalk, not the interior one. He asked if the submitted paving images would also apply to the public sidewalk. Hugo replied, no, but he could follow up on that issue with Planning staff. Nicholas inquired into the reason for the removal of the additional openings on the basement level originally included on the approved site plans, to which Hugo replied that they were ultimately deemed unnecessary. Cornish observed that the west entrance now appears considerably different from that on the original plans. Hugo replied this may simply be a result of how the plans were generated and not a reflection of how they would actually appear; however, he said he would need to double-check. Cornish asked the applicant to provide a comprehensive and detailed list of any and all changes made to the project since it was approved, which Hugo agreed to provide. Schroeder asked the applicant to explore adding some more color to the building, to provide more of the banding effect depicted on the originally-approved drawings. Hugo agreed to explore that. D. City Water Plant Rebuild – Phase 2: Update Rick Gell walked the Board through the final elements of the project (e.g., improvements below Giles Street, Elm Street pumping station, and the reservoir and natural areas). Schroeder suggested enlivening the appearance of the proposed Giles Street building with some banding or other elements, to break its appearance up a little, which Gell agreed to do. Schroeder remarked he is also concerned with the vulnerability of the utility buildings to graffiti and he suggested adding plantings or other elements to discourage it, which the applicant agreed to explore. E. Cornell University, Goldwin Smith Hall Addition – Sketch Plan Board members took time to view an internally-lit physical model of the proposed addition (to be called Klarman Hall). Architect Mark Deshong walked the Board through the salient details of the proposed project, to comprise the following features: • Two pavilions on each side of a central atrium 10 Approved at the July 24, 2012 Planning and Development Board Meeting • LEED Platinum certification (e.g., radiant floor, natural ventilation, high-efficiency glass, automated rolling sunshades, energy management system, etc.) • Use of graystone in lieu of the original Berea sandstone • New modern design, but paying deference to building’s historical character Schroeder remarked that the project seems a great addition to Cornell University; in spirit, it genuinely appears to be in harmony with the original building; however, close attention will nonetheless need to be paid to details of the design. Jones-Rounds expressed concern with the configuration of the side entrances and the extent to which they would genuinely permit people to maneuver freely in and out of the building. Deshong replied that the building is designed to be permeable in that sense, with 11 entrances to facilitate travel in and out. 5. Old Business A. Site Plan Review Ordinance Revisions: 2nd Draft Nicholas noted that the Planning and Economic Development Committee earlier this month consented to the distribution of the Site Plan Review Ordinance revisions. Since then, a minor change, designed to eliminate from purview minor modifications to single- family or duplex houses, has been made to the document. 6. Reports A. Planning Board Chair Acharya noted the Collegetown Zoning Working Group has continued to meet on a regular basis and has had some good discussions (e.g., the extent to which the previously developed form-based code language should be incorporated into any future document). B. Director of Planning and Development (1) Proposal to Remove Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements Cornish remarked that the Planning and Economic Development Committee earlier this month had an energetic discussion of proposed Off-Street Parking Ordinance revisions; however, no conclusions were reached. She added that many committee members appear to want minimum parking requirements eliminated altogether, or at least tightened up considerably. Schroeder asked that the subject be placed on the next Planning Board agenda, to which Cornish agreed. (2) Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan Cornish remarked that a draft of the updated Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan was recently completed, and has been posted to the Town’s web site for public review and 11 Approved at the July 24, 2012 Planning and Development Board Meeting 12 comment. Cornish noted it should serve as a useful resource for the City’s own comprehensive plan. (3) Commons Redesign Cornish remarked that the Commons Redesign process is nearing its conclusion and that the Commons Client Committee will shortly recommend the final design for approval by both the Planning Board and Common Council. On a related note, Cornish added that the City was not awarded the TIGER IV grant it applied for; however, two other grant Federal Transit Administration applications will be submitted: a “State of Good Repair” grant and a bus “livability” grant. (4) Staff Mid-Year Report to Planning Board Nicholas announced the Mid-Year Report to Planning Board is close to completion. C. Board of Public Works Liaison No written report was submitted. Acharya indicated the BPW reviewed a mobile food vending application at its recent meeting. He voted against it, primarily due to his concerns regarding the lack of general City oversight and/or lack of a more formalized mobile food-vending program. 7. Approval of Minutes On a motion by Schroeder, seconded by Jones-Rounds, the March 22, 2011, April 10, 2012, April 24, 2012 and May 22, 2012 meeting minutes were approved, with one minor modification to a vote total in the April 10, 2012 minutes. In Favor: Acharya, Jones-Rounds, Marcham, Rudan, Schroeder, Thoreau Opposed: None Absent: None 8. Adjournment On a motion by Jones-Rounds, seconded by Schroeder, and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.