HomeMy WebLinkAboutAllechant Restaurant Special Use Permit ApplicationSpecial Use Permit Application
Name of Applicant: Kellien Eve Lindys, DBA: Allechant
Applicant Address: 635 Iradell Rd, Trumansburg, NY 14886
Date Submitted: 21 Mar 2018
Address of Business: 903 Hanshaw Rd, Community Comers, Ithaca NY 14850
1. Location and site of use: 903 Hanshaw Rd, Ithaca NY
2. Nature and Intensity of Use: Cafe with proposed seating of 30-36 seats and seasonal
outdoor seating. Anticipated 5-7 employees. Operating hours anticipated to be 8:00am to
4:00pm. We are projecting between 36-56 customers/day. Deliveries will occur at
similar frequencies and sizes to JJ' s Cafe.
3. Location of site in respect to road access: Site is accessed by two roads: Hanshaw and
Upland.
4. Provisions for parking: Parking needs will be similar to the existing needs of JJ's Cafe.
Parking in the front lot, accessed by Hanshaw and Upland Roads, is used by the
customers of the Hanshaw Road retail businesses.
5. Traffic and noise generated by proposed use: Similar to existing business, JJ's Cafe, our
customer's will be a mix of people who live in the surrounding area or work in the
surrounding area. No additional noise will be generated from this proposed use.
6. Impact of proposed use on adjacent land use: Site is surrounded by commercially zoned
and utilized land and businesses.
7. Impact on proposed use on the environment: Cafe will serve the surrounding areas'
business community. Cafe is well placed to help diminish traffic patterns during normal
business hours by serving employees within the Community Comers Park and
surrounding commercial areas. Cafe is also connected, via sidewalks, to Cayuga Heights'
neighborhoods and Northeast neighborhoods. We anticipate pedestrian traffic to occur in
good weather. There is a bike rack located within Community Comers as well.
8. Impact of proposed use on infrastructure: Water use and electricity usage similar to
existing business, JJ's Cafe.
9. Any other factors related to health, safety and general welfare of Village residents and
consistent with the Village's current Comprehensive Plan:
a. Granting a Special Use Permit will support the diversity of retail experiences at
Community Comers.
b. County tax revenue will not be diminished and will be similar or greater than the
current business, JJ's Cafe.
c. The overall quality of life and economic viability of the Village will be maintained
and improved by a Cafe offering imaginative, high quality, sustainable, locally
sourced and affordable eating options. The Cafe will be a venue for local people to
gather and share a meal in a relaxed environment.
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d. The Cafe will be a strong competitor for breakfast and lunch service in an area that
has "experienced increased competition from new retail development beyond the
Village ... "
e. The Cafe will have a fresh, inviting look and atmosphere that will contribute to
elevating the Community Corners ' profile as vibrant and central community
marketplace.
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