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Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission
Minutes – January 14, 2010
Present:
Lynn Truame
Susan Jones
David Kramer
Sylvia Newman
Susan Stein
Ellen McCollister, Common Council Liaison
Leslie Chatterton, Staff
Danielle Henbest, Staff
Acting Chair L. Truame called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
I. PUBLIC HEARING
A. 110 East Court Street, DeWitt Park Historic District - proposal to replace roof sheathing.
No one was present to address the Commission regarding the proposal. Staff reviewed
the proposal and reminded Commission members that the applicants attended the
December 2009 meeting to discuss the proposed alterations.
Public Hearing
On a motion by S. Stein, seconded by S. Jones, Acting Chair L. Truame opened the
public hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, the public hearing was
closed on a motion by S. Jones, seconded by S. Stein.
RESOLUTION: Moved by S. Stein, seconded by S. Jones
WHEREAS, 110 East Court Street is located in the Dewitt Park Historic District as
provided for in Section 228-3 and 228-4 of the Municipal Code, and
WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for
a Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted Facilities Manager, James
Dupay on behalf of the property owner, the First Presbyterian Church of
Ithaca, for review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission,
(ILPC), and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the replacement of roofing
material, and
WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental
Quality Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review
Ordinance for which no further environmental review is required, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has reviewed the submitted documentation dated September 25,
2009, including a Certificate of Appropriateness application submitted by
James Dupay and photographs of the existing roof, and
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WHEREAS, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and information to
evaluate impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding
properties, and
WHEREAS, at the ILPC meeting held on December 10, 2009, a straw poll indicated
that a majority of ILPC members present would be willing to approve
either a metal roof or architectural style shingles, but no formal vote was
taken because there had been no duly advertised public hearing, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of a Certificate of
Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting
on January 14, 2010, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has made the following findings of fact concerning the property
and the proposal:
The period of significance for the area now known as the Dewitt Park
Historic District is identified in the City of Ithaca’s Dewitt Park Historic
District Summary Statement as 1820-1930.
Constructed in 1857, the building is a mid-19th century residence with
several notable features, including gothic ornamentation over windows on
the end walls, an Italianate porch hood, and a deeply recessed front
entrance door with sidelights.
Constructed within the district’s period of significance and
retaining sufficient integrity to reflect its historic and architectural
significance, 110 East Court Street is a contributing element of the
DeWitt Park Historic District.
As addressed in the description of the proposal on the Certificate
of Appropriateness application dated September 25, 2009 and
discussed at the December 10, 2009 ILPC meeting, the revised
proposal involves the replacement of the existing metal roof panels
with CertainTeed Landmark asphalt architectural style shingles.
The proposed shingles will be “Cobblestone Gray” in color.
In consideration of this and all approvals of proposals for
alterations, new construction or demolition in historic districts,
the ILPC must determine that the proposed exterior work will
not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical
or architectural significance and value of either the landmark
or, if the improvement is within a district, of the neighboring
improvements in such district. In considering architectural
and cultural value, the Commission shall consider whether the
proposed change is consistent with the historic value and the
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spirit of the architectural style of the landmark or district in
accordance with Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code.
In making this determination the Commission is guided by
the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
and in this case specifically the following Standards:
#2 The historic character of a property shall be retained and
preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features
and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided.
#9 New additions, exterior alterations, or related new
construction shall not destroy historic materials that
characterize the property. The new work shall be
differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the
massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the
historic integrity of the property and its environment.
#10 New additions and adjacent or related new construction
shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the
future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property
and its environment would be unimpaired.
With respect to Standard #2, it is not likely that the existing metal roof, in
the existing design or construction is original to the residence. In this
case, the removal of historic materials or alteration of features and spaces
that characterize the property cannot be avoided due to inherent lifecycle
of the material.
With respect to Standard #6, as stated above, it is not likely that the
existing metal roof is original to the residence and according to the
depiction in the 1910 Sanborn Fire Insurance map the roof was more
likely wood shingle. As described in the proposal and shown in the
accompanying photographs, the existing metal roof has deteriorated to a
point where replacement is required. The proposed CertainTeed
Landmark asphalt architectural style shingles in “Cobblestone Gray” does
reasonably recall the visual quality of a wood shingle roof in design, color,
texture, and other visual qualities in keeping with Standard #6.
With respect to Standard #9, the CertainTeed Landmark architectural
shingles will not destroy historic materials that characterize the property.
The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible
with the massing, size, scale and architectural features to protect the
historic integrity of the property and its environment, in keeping with
Standard #9.
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the
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aesthetic, historical, or architectural significance of the Dewitt Park
Historic District, as set forth in Section 228-4E(1)(a), now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the
proposal meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the
Municipal Code, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the ILPC approves the application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness.
RECORD OF VOTE: 5-0-0
Yes
L. Truame
S. Newman
S. Jones
S. Stein
D. Kramer
No
0
Abstain
0
B. 116 Cleveland Avenue, St James A.M.E. Zion Church, Local Landmark – proposal to
replace the main entrance door and three “secondary” doors
Roy Lipscom, Trustee of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, was present to address the
Commission regarding the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion by S. Jones, seconded by S. Sheret Newman, Acting Chair L. Truame
opened the public hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, the public
hearing was closed on a motion by D. Kramer, seconded by S. Stein.
RESOLUTION: Moved by S. Jones, seconded by S. Stein
WHEREAS, 116 Cleveland Avenue, the St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, is a designated
local landmark as provided for in Section 228-3 and 228-4 of the
Municipal Code, and
WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for
a Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted by Roy Lipscomb on
behalf of the St. James AME Zion Church for review by the Ithaca
Landmarks Preservation Commission, (ILPC), and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the replacement of the main
entrance door and three “secondary” doors, and
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WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental
Quality Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review
Ordinance for which no further environmental review is required, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has reviewed the submitted documentation including an
Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness dated January 3, 2010
with a narrative description of the proposal, photocopies of historic
photographs of the building, taken between 1898 and 1904 with a close-up
of a raised five panel wood door, a photocopied photograph of the existing
front door taken in 2003 and a price quote for a single-light, two-panel
replacement door for the three secondary doors, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and information to
evaluate impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding
properties, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of a Certificate of
Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting
on January 14, 2010, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has made the following findings of fact concerning the property
and the proposal:
The St. James AME Zion Church is historically significant for the central
role it has played in the history of Ithaca’s black community, especially
during the years of intense anti-slavery activity in the mid-nineteenth
century. The church has been expanded many times, but the original stone
meetinghouse is still visible in the present foundation. Constructed in
1836, it is believed to be Ithaca’s oldest church and one of the oldest in the
AME Zion system. The church was designated a local landmark in 1974
and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
The proposal involves the replacement of the front entrance doors that are
later replacements. The existing front doors will be replaced with custom-
made, wood doors designed to match the earlier door as documented in the
photograph taken between 1898 – 1904. The photo image shows a pair of
raised, five-panel wood doors. The existing transom shall be retained.
The proposal also involves the replacement of three secondary wood doors
located on the north ends (rear) of the east and west sides of the building,
also later replacements. The proposed replacement doors are single-light
two- panel steel doors.
The purpose of the proposal is to reduce air leakage and improve energy
efficiency.
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In consideration of this and all approvals of proposals for
alterations, new construction or demolition in historic districts,
the ILPC must determine that the proposed exterior work will
not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical
or architectural significance and value of either the landmark
or, if the improvement is within a district, of the neighboring
improvements in such district. In considering architectural
and cultural value, the Commission shall consider whether the
proposed change is consistent with the historic value and the
spirit of the architectural style of the landmark or district in
accordance with Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code.
In making this determination the Commission is guided by
the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
and in this case specifically the following Standards:
#2 The historic character of a property shall be retained and
preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features
and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided.
#6 Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than
replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of
a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design,
color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible,
materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by
documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.
#9 New additions, exterior alterations, or related new
construction shall not destroy historic materials that
characterize the property. The new work shall be
differentiated from the old and shall be compatible
with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to
protect the historic integrity of the property and its
environment.
With respect to Standard #2, the existing front entrance doors and
the three side doors are not original to the building. The
replacement of these doors will not remove historic materials or
features that characterize the building.
With respect to Standard #6, as stated above, the existing front
entrance doors are not original to the building. The proposed
replacement doors will be custom-made to match the earlier paired,
raised five panel, wood doors shown in the photograph taken
between 1898 and 1904. The new doors will match the old in
design, color, texture, and other visual qualities in keeping with
Standard #6.
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With respect to Standard #9, as stated above, the three existing side
doors are not original to the building. The proposed single-light,
two-panel steel doors will be differentiated from the old and will
be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural
features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its
environment in keeping with Standard #9.
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic,
historical, or architectural significance of the landmark, as set forth in
Section 228-4E(1)(a), now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the
proposal meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the
Municipal Code, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the ILPC approves the application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness.
RECORD OF VOTE: 5-0-0
Yes
L. Truame
S. Newman
S. Jones
S. Stein
D. Kramer
No
0
Abstain
0
C. Morrill Hall and McGraw Hall, Arts Quad Historic District - proposal for exterior stair
replacement
Tammi Aiken, PE, Project Manager for Cornell University, was present to address the
Commission regarding the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion by S. Jones, seconded by S. Sheret Newman, Acting Chair L. Truame
opened the public hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, the public
hearing was closed on a motion by S. Stein, seconded by S. Jones.
RESOLUTION Moved by S. Sheret Newman, seconded by D. Kramer
WHEREAS, Morrill Hall and McGraw Hall are located in the Cornell Arts Quad
Historic District as provided for in Section 228-3 and 228-4 of the
Municipal Code, and
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WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for
a Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted by Tammi Aiken, PE.
Project Manager of Cornell’s Project Design and Construction for review
by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission, (ILPC), and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the replacement eight exterior
stairs on Morrill and McGraw Halls, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has reviewed the documentation for the application dated
December 15, 2009 including the following: a memorandum describing
the proposal with images of the reconstructed stairs at White Hall (Figs.1
and 2) and the existing condition of stairs located on the northern end of
the west façade of Morrill Hall and the center of the east façade of Morrill
Hall (Figs. 3 and 4); a plan view of Morrill Hall showing stairs proposed
for replacement in 2010, future replacement and replacement work already
completed with before and after images; a plan view of McGraw Hall
showing stairs proposed for future replacement and replacement work
already completed with and before and after images; architectural drawing
T –001 Title Sheet, C-101 Site Plan, S-101 Morrill Hall East Center Steps
- Plan, S-102 Morrill Hall Center East - Foundation Plan, S-201 Morrill
Hall East Center Steps - East Elevation; S-203 Morrill Hall East Center
Steps - Section; S-204 Morrill Hall East Center Steps - Section; S-210
Morrill Hall Center East - Foundation Plan; S-213 Morrill Hall Center
East - Foundation Plan (sic); S-215 Morrill Hall Center East - Foundation
Reinforcing Sections; S-302 Handrail Profile and Elevation; S- 402
Morrill Hall East Center Steps - Detail Photos; S-403 Morrill Hall North
East Steps – Photos: photos and material samples presented at the January
14, 2010 meeting, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and information to
evaluate impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding
properties, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of a Certificate of
Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting
held on January 14, 2010, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has made the following findings of fact concerning the property
and the proposal:
The period of significance for the area known as the Cornell Arts Quad
Historic District is identified in the City of Ithaca’s Cornell Arts Quad
Historic District Summary Statement as 1868-1919.
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Morrill Hall and McGraw Hall derive historic and architectural
significance as two of the three buildings comprising “Stone Row:” the
earliest buildings on the Cornell Campus.
Morrill Hall derives historic and architectural significance through its
association with the Buffalo architectural firm of Wilcox and Porter.
Completed in time for the opening of Cornell University in 1868, Morrill
Hall derives further significance though its association with James Morrill
author of the Morrill Act 1862, also known as the College Land Grant Act
under which Cornell University was founded.
In 1965 Morrill Hall was designated a National Historic Landmark, and in
1966 the building was individually listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, and in 1990 it was designated under Ithaca’s Local
Historic Preservation Ordinance as a contributing element of the Cornell
University Arts Quad Historic District.
Constructed in 1869, McGraw Hall derives additional historic and
architectural significance through its association with the prolific 19th
century Syracuse architect Archimedes Russell, designer of the building.
Exhibiting a high level of exterior integrity, both Morrill and McGraw
Halls reflect their considerable historic and architectural significance.
Modeled after the stair replacement project at White Hall in 2002,
depicted on p. 1 of the memorandum from Tammi Aiken dated December
15, 2009, the proposal involves removal and replacement of eight existing
exterior stairs at Morrill and McGraw Halls in a manner that is largely in-
kind. Items different from the existing stairs are described on p. 1 of the
Aiken memo, and include:
• Replacement of the bluestone stair treads with black granite treads
• Replacement of bluestone with blue-gray-brown granite on inside of
parapet walls, (or cheek walls.)
• Installation of bronze right and left handrail with spindles placed every
other or every two treads.
• Construction of cast in place stair foundations.
The stair replacement project will be phased, with three sets of
stairs –one and the northern end and one at the center of the east
façade of Morrill Hall, and one at the center of the west façade of
Morrill Hall, to be undertaken first. Later phases will include the
stairs at the northern and southern ends of the west façade of
Morrill Hall and all three stairs on the west façade of McGraw
Hall.
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In addition to the reconstruction of the stairs, the proposal includes
in-fill of existing stairs and areaways to the basement level located
underneath stairs at the center of the east façade of Morrill Hall (to
be undertaken this summer), and the stairs at the northern end of
the west façade of Morrill Hall (to be undertaken at a later date.)
The infill treatments are described on p. 2 of the memorandum
dated December 15, 2009, accompanied by Figures 3 and 4
showing images of the existing conditions of these two locations.
Treatment options include either retention or elimination of
existing of curbing.
The purpose of the proposal is to replace deteriorated stairs in all
the locations, substituting granite for native bluestone to improved
the durability and longevity of these heavily used stairs that are
exposed to the cyclical extremes of weather and, where in-fill is
proposed, to remove sub-grade spaces that present an attractive
nuisance and a threat to public safety.
In consideration of this and all approvals of proposals for
alterations, new construction or demolition in historic districts,
the ILPC must determine that the proposed exterior work will
not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical
or architectural significance and value of either the landmark
or, if the improvement is within a district, of the neighboring
improvements in such district. In considering architectural
and cultural value, the Commission shall consider whether the
proposed change is consistent with the historic value and the
spirit of the architectural style of the landmark or district in
accordance with Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code.
In making this determination the Commission is guided by the
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and in
this case specifically the following Standards:
#2 The historic character of a property shall be retained and
preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features
and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided.
#9 New additions, exterior alterations, or related new
construction shall not destroy historic materials that
characterize the property. The new work shall be
differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the
massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the
historic integrity of the property and its environment.
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With reference to Standard #9, the proposed treatment of the stairs with
some alteration as described and depicted in the submitted application
materials does not destroy historic materials that characterize the property.
With reference to Standard #9, the proposed treatment of the stairs is
differentiated from the old with the substitution of granite treads and
cheek walls for the softer bluestone.
With reference to Standard #9, the new work is compatible with the
massing, size, scale and architectural features to protect the historic
integrity of the property and its environment.
With reference to Standard #2, infill of the areaways to the basement
beneath stairs at the center of the east façade and the northern end of the
west façade of Morrill Hall is proposed to remove an attractive nuisance
and reduce the possible threat to public safety presented by these dark and
unused spaces. A treatment option is to retain the curbing and door lintels,
thereby preserving physical evidence of the original configuration of the
earlier areaways.
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic,
historical, or architectural significance of the Cornell Arts Quad Historic
District, as set forth in Section 228-4E(1)(a), now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the
proposal meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the
Municipal Code, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the ILPC approves the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
with the following conditions:
1. The areaway beneath the Morrill Hall center stairs on the east façade
shall be retained
2. In fill material to block up door on north end of the west façade of
Morrill Hall shall be recessed
3. Salvage and reuse limestone where feasible.
4. Staff shall review and approve final selection of granite proposed for
the stair treads.
RECORD OF VOTE: 5-0-0
Yes
L. Truame
S. Newman
S. Jones
S. Stein
D. Kramer
No
0
Abstain
0
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D. 2 Ridgewood Road, Phi Delta Theta, Cornell Heights Historic District – proposal for
overall window replacement
Bojan Petek of Petex Restoration Ltd. was present to address the Commission regarding
the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion by D. Kramer, seconded by S. Stein, Acting Chair L. Truame opened the
public hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, the public hearing was
closed on a motion by S. Jones, seconded by S. Sheret Newman.
RESOLUTION: Moved by D. Kramer, seconded by S. Stein
WHEREAS, 2 Ridgewood Road, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, is located in the Cornell
Heights Historic District as provided for in Section 228-3 and 228-4 of the
Municipal Code, and
WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for
a Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted on behalf of Phi Delta
Theta Fraternity by Bojan Petek, of Petex Restoration Ltd for review by
the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission, (ILPC), and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is a window replacement in the
bedroom wing, and
WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental
Quality Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review
Ordinance for which no further environmental review is required, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has reviewed the documentation submitted with the Certificate
of Appropriateness application received January 4, 2010, including a
narrative description of the proposal, a schedule of windows to be
replaced, floor plans of the basement, ground floor, 1st floor, 2nd floor and
3rd floor, all keyed to the window schedule and cut sheets showing the
Marvin All-Ultrex double-hung and glider window lines, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and information to
evaluate impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding
properties, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of a Certificate of
Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting
on January 14, 2010, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has made the following findings of fact concerning the property
and the proposal:
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The period of significance for the area now known as the Cornell Heights
Historic District is identified in the City of Ithaca’s Cornell Heights
Historic District Summary Statement as 1898-1937.
Constructed between 1921 and 1922 the architecture combines elements
of revival styles of the first quarter of the 20th century.
The proposal involves replacement of 19 Marvin casement windows
dating from around 1970 with Marvin Ultrex fiberglass single-light,
double-glazed, double-hung windows all listed on the Schedule of
windows to be replaced and keyed to the submitted floor plans. Also
proposed is the replacement of one older Anderson casement window with
a glider window, one casement picture widow with an awning window and
two plexiglass in-fills with awning windows as shown on the “Schedule of
windows to be replaced” and keyed to the submitted floor plans. The
finish on the replacement windows will be “Bronze”. Original masonry
openings will not be changed, and the new windows will be set in a plane
similar to existing windows, (recessed).
The purpose of the proposal is, in some cases, to replace deteriorated
windows, to eliminate opportunity for failure of the open and closing
mechanisms of the casement windows to improve operation and to
increase light and ventilation.
In consideration of this and all approvals of proposals for
alterations, new construction or demolition in historic districts,
the ILPC must determine that the proposed exterior work will
not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical
or architectural significance and value of either the landmark
or, if the improvement is within a district, of the neighboring
improvements in such district. In considering architectural
and cultural value, the Commission shall consider whether the
proposed change is consistent with the historic value and the
spirit of the architectural style of the landmark or district in
accordance with Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code.
In making this determination the Commission is guided by the
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and in
this case specifically the following Standards:
#2 The historic character of a property shall be retained and
preserved. The removal of historic materials or alteration of features
and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided.
#9 New additions, exterior alterations, or related new
construction shall not destroy historic materials that
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characterize the property. The new work shall be
differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the
massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the
historic integrity of the property and its environment.
#10 New additions and adjacent or related new construction
shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the
future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property
and its environment would be unimpaired.
With reference to Standard #2, the existing windows were installed
c. 1970 and do not contribute to the historic character of the
property. The replacement of the casement windows with the
double-hung sash will not alter features that characterize the
property, and is in keeping with Standard #2.
With reference to Standard #10, the new windows shall be
installed in such a manner that if removed in the future, the
essential form and integrity of the historic property and its
environment would be unimpaired, in keeping with Standard #10.
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic,
historical, or architectural significance of the Cornell Heights Historic
District, as set forth in Section 228-4E(1)(a), now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the
proposal meets criteria for approval under Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the
Municipal Code, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the ILPC approves the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
with the following condition:
The third balcony window shall be replaced.
RECORD OF VOTE: 5-0-0
Yes
L. Truame
S. Newman
S. Jones
S. Stein
D. Kramer
No
0
Abstain
0
E. 309 North Cayuga Street, First Baptist Church, DeWitt Park Historic District – proposal
to replace two windows on south façade
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The proposal was postponed because the applicant did not submit application materials
prior to the meeting.
F. 2 Fountain Place, East Hill Historic District – proposal to install gates at both ends of the
circular driveway at the rear of the property off Willets Place.
Rick Couture, Vice-President of Facilities for Ithaca College, was present to address the
Commission regarding the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion by S. Stein, seconded by D. Kramer, Acting Chair L. Truame opened the
public hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, the public hearing was
closed on a motion by S. Sheret Newman, seconded by S. Jones.
RESOLUTION: Moved by S. Stein, Seconded by D. Kramer
WHEREAS, 2 Fountain Place, is located in the East Hill Historic District as provided
for in Section 228-3 and 228-4 of the Municipal Code, and
WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, an application for
a Certificate of Appropriateness was submitted Rick Couture on behalf of
Ithaca College for review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation
Commission, (ILPC), and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the installation of gates at the rear
of the property on Willets Place, and
WHEREAS, the project is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental
Quality Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review
Ordinance for which no further environmental review is required, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has reviewed the submitted documentation dated January 4,
2010 including an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
submitted by Rick Couture, a cut sheet for the proposed Ameristar gate
with a drawing, and a map of the property showing the proposed location
of the gates, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and information to
evaluate impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding
properties, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of a Certificate of
Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting
on January 14, 2010, and
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WHEREAS, the ILPC has made the following findings of fact concerning the property
and the proposal:
The period of significance for the area now known as the East Hill
Historic District is identified in the City of Ithaca’s East Hill Historic
District Summary Statement as 1820-1930.
Constructed in the 1890’s, the building is architecturally and historically
significant as an excellent high- style example of Romanesque architecture
with some influence of Queen Ann style.
The building derives further historic and architectural significance through
its association with prolific local architect William Henry Miller, the first
student of architecture at Cornell University.
Constructed within the district’s period of significance and
retaining a relatively high level of integrity 2 Fountain Place is a
contributing element of the East Hill Historic District and is a
cornerstone of the Fountain Place Historic District of 1974.
The proposal involves the installation of two operable gates at both
ends of the semi-circular driveway at the rear of the property off of
Willets Place. The proposed gate will be constructed of steel with
a black finish as shown on the material accompanying the
application.
The purpose of the proposal is to create a safe area for children and
discourage drivers from using the private drive as a turn around
area.
In consideration of this and all approvals of proposals for
alterations, new construction or demolition in historic districts,
the ILPC must determine that the proposed exterior work will
not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical
or architectural significance and value of either the landmark
or, if the improvement is within a district, of the neighboring
improvements in such district. In considering architectural
and cultural value, the Commission shall consider whether the
proposed change is consistent with the historic value and the
spirit of the architectural style of the landmark or district in
accordance with Section 228-4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code.
In making this determination the Commission is guided by the
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and in
this case specifically the following Standards:
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#9 New additions, exterior alterations, or related new
construction shall not destroy historic materials that
characterize the property. The new work shall be
differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the
massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the
historic integrity of the property and its environment.
#10 New additions and adjacent or related new construction
shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the
future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property
and its environment would be unimpaired.
With reference to Standard #9, as described in the January 4, 2010
application for a Certificate of Appropriateness and shown on the
Ameristar cut sheet, the installation of the proposed gates will not
destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new
work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible
with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect
the historic integrity of the property and its environment.
.
With reference to Standard #10, as described in the January 4,
2010 application for a Certificate of Appropriateness and shown on
the Ameristar cut sheet, the installation of the proposed gates will
be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the
essential form and integrity of the historic property and its
environment would be unimpaired, in keeping with Standard #10.
WHEREAS, the proposal will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic,
historical, or architectural significance of the East Hill Historic District, as
set forth in Section 228-4E(1)(a), now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the
proposal meets criteria for approval under Section 228-
4E (1)(a) of the Municipal Code, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the ILPC approves the application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness.
RECORD OF VOTE: 5-0-0
Yes
L. Truame
S. Newman
S. Jones
S. Stein
D. Kramer
No
0
Abstain
0
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II. PLEASURE OF THE CHAIR
A. Administrative Matters
B. Communications
C. Public comment on matters of interest
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 14, 2009; August 18, 2009; September 22,
2009
On a motion by S. Jones, seconded by S. Stein, the minutes from the January 14,
2009, August 18, 2009, and September 22, 2009 meetings were approved
unanimously without correction.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
None
V. NEW BUSINESS
115 Ridgewood Road, Sigma Delta Tau – proposal to replace two windows on the modern
addition – material to be provided at the meeting.
The Commission decided that the existing windows are not historic features of the property
and that a staff approval of the proposed in-kind replacement would be appropriate.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. by L. Truame.
Respectfully Submitted,
Leslie A. Chatterton, Secretary
Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission
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