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.;
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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,
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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
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• 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
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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.