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Home My WebLink AboutComplaintJ TOWN OF ITHAOA 1 FRONS Of ace oh Zoning o Officer TOO It has been noted that the requirements of the Town of `rte�ti�.. d by you, and following violation 04 to the Ithaca Zoning Ordi once ex' ora located descy .bed as follows The su ject V° lation concis x119 hj.ri�x- �A of the followings and it is requested that correct ina te- same. - action be taken to eljm�� Please consider this notice as preliminary to. any official action which might become necessary at a later date in Ordinance enforcement. Thank you for your cooperation toward a better Ithaca Area..) Please address inquiries and/or questions to the Zoning Officer, Town of Ithaca, Phone AR3�1747a be oning Officer FA j26I P41 .l r `b oning Officer FA j26I P41 .l r 201 Roat Street Ithaca, New York 1.4850 March 4, 1970 Mr. David Cowan Zoning Officer Town of Ithaca 108 E. Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Mr. Cowan: I concur with the complaint registered by several residents of Roat Street about the apparent violation of the zoning ordinance at 301 Roat Street, a single family residence which evidently is occupied by six unrelated students, male and female. I need .not repeat the facts and arguments voiced by my neighbors, but I join them in concern for both the act of violation and the precedent established if it is unchallenged. Although I am some distance from the house in question, I too am concerned about the possible physical degradation of the house and property because of neglect and misuse by transient tenants. In any case, we believe this use of the premises is both illegal and incompatible with the family character of the .neighborhood. I am sure all of us in the neighborhood will appreciate your investigation of this matter, with such resultant action as is appropriate. Sin,6.rely, Zo �cG John F. Mc: JFM: ep cc: Mr. Walter Schwan, Supervisor nus 203 Blackstone Ave. , Itha ca, N. Y. 14 8 5 0 February 1.5, 1970 Mr. Walter Schwan Supervisor Town of Ithaca Mr. David Cowan V Zoning Officer Town of Ithaca 108 E. Green St.,* Ithaca, N. Y. 14850 Dear Sirs: We wish to bring to your attention an apparent violation of the zoning regulation of the Town of Ithaca. The dwelling at 301 Roat Street is presently occupied by six persons, four adult males and two adult females. These persons are apparently students. The dwelling is a small cottage that has been converted for two- family occupancy; that is, the second floor has been made into an apartment, entry to which is gained by an outside stairway. Four automobiles are usually parked on Roat Street and on Blackstone Avenue, and one is usually parked in the driveway at the rear of the building. There are six different names on the mailbox. This pattern of occupancy, we understand, is in violation of zoning regulations applicable to this location, We the undersigned co-owners of the dwelling at 203 Blackstone Avenue are requesting that action be taken to terminate occupancy of 301 Roat Street that is in excess of that permitted by zoning regulations. Yours truly, 2,lee-,Q '2 Everett D. Markwardt Velma E. Markwardt EDM: s s 201 Blackstone Avenue Ithaca, New York February 17, 1970 Pyr. David Cowan Zoning Officer Town of Ithaca Ithaca, New York Dear Mr. Cowan. We, the undersigned, wish to bring to your attention an apparent violation of the zoning regulation of the Town of Ithaca. The dwelling at 301 Roat Street is presently occupied by six persons, four adult males and two adult females. These persons are apparently students, The dwelling is a small cottage that has been converted for two-family occu- pancy; that is, the second floor has been made into an apartment, entry to which is gained by an outside stairway. Four automobiles are habitually parked on Roat Street and on Blackstone Avenue, and one is habitually parked in a driveway at the rear of the dwelling. This density of vehicles indicates to us that at least four of the occupants are unrelated. There are six different names on the mailbox. This pattern of occupancy, we understand, is is violation of zoning regulations applicable to this location. We the.undersigned co-owners of the dwelling at 201 Blackstone Avenue, which is adjacent to 301 Roat Street request that action be taken to terminate occupancy of 301 Roat Street that is in excess of that permitted. by zoning regulations. Yours truly JOHN P. HERTEL, STUDENT ADVISING PHONE 275-2258 HOWARD S. TYLER, GUIDANCE AND PLACEMENT PHONE 275-4569 LEIGH H. HARDEN, ADMISSIONS PHONE 275-2036 NEW YORK STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE A STATUTORY COLLEGE OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY CORNELL UNIVERSITY ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 OFFICE OF RESIDENT INSTRUCTION, ROBERTS HALL HERBERT L. EVERETT, DIRECTOR PHONE 275.3083 AREA CODE: 607 February 17, 1970 Mr, David Cowan, Zoning Officer 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York Dear Mr. Cowan: S. REUBEN SHAPLEY. STUDENT PRACTICE PHONE 275-2214 .JOHN F. SPENCER, PRE -COLLEGE COUNSELING PHONE 275.2057 LEONARD W. FEDDEMA. LIAISON WITH S.U.N.Y. PHONE 275-2057 I wish to bring to your attention a situation which now exists at 301 Roat Street. A single dwelling home, now houses 6 college students; 4 male and 2 female. Judging by the names on the mail box the students are not related by either blood or marriage. It is obvious that the dwelling is being used as a boarding house operation about which we heard so much last year. Of real concern is the precedent being established here. The area is a restricted residential area, all dwellings designed for single families. The students are reasonably quiet but their habits are strictly those of transient students. They leave their cars on the road rather than in the driveway, the garbage pails are on the front porch rather than placed out of sight. The care and pride of home ownership is lacking and in its place has been substituted the negligence and unconcern of the short term tenant. The overall neighborhood effect is obvious and we do not wish for a continuation of the current conditions. I would appreciate your looking into this matter and then taking the appropriate steps necessary to promote immediate compliance with the existing zoning codes. LWF : cd Sincerely y , pt�� Leonard W. Feddema Assistant Professor in Personnel Administration �7 al 112 Blackstone Avenue Ithaca, N. Y. 1.4850 February 13, 1970 Mr. David Cowan Zoning Officer Town of Ithaca Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mr. Cowan: ' We, the undersigned, wish to bring to your attention an apparent violation of the zoning regulation of the Town of Ithaca. The dwelling at 301 Roat Street is presently occupied by six persons, four adult males and two adult females. Thesepersons are apparently students. The dwelling is a small cottage that has been converted for two-family occupancy; that is, the second floor has been made into an apartment, entry to which is gained by an outside stairway. Four automobiles are habitually parked on Roat Street and on Blackstone Avenue, and one is habitually parked in a driveway at the rear of the dwelling. This density of vehicles indicates to us - that.at least -four of the occupants are unrelated. This -pattern of occupancy, we understand is in violation of zoning regulations applicable to this location. We the undersigned co=o�mers of the dwelling at 112 Blackstone Ave., which is adjacdnt to 301 Roat St., request that action be taken to terminate occupancy of 301 Roat St. that is in excess of that permitted by zonings_ regulations. Yours truly, i Be2y R. Allen William H. Allen, jr. Mr David Cowan Zoning Officer Town. of Ithaca Ithaca, N Y 14850 Dear Mr Cowan* Ne, the undersigned, wish apparent violation of the of Ithaca. The dwelling occupied by six persons, females. These persons 305 Roat St Ithaca, NY February 14, 14850 1970 to bring to your attention an zoning regulation of the Town at 301 Roat Street is presently four adult males and two adult are apparently students. The dwelling is a small cottage that has been converted for two-family occupancy; that is, the second floor has been converted into an apartment, entry to which is gained by an outside stairway. Four automobiles are habitually parked on Roat Street and on Blackstone Avenue, and one is habitu?.11y parked in a driveway at the rear of the dwelling. There are six different names on the mailbox. This pattern of occupancy, we understand is in violation of zoning regulations applicable to this location* I the undersigned co-owners of the dwelling at 305 Roat St which is adaacent to 301 Roat St, request that action be taken to terminate occupancy of 301 Roat St that is in excess of that permitted by zoning regulations. Very truly yours, Dorothy E C' ck P Forris E Chick, TYID MURRAY F. LEWIS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW 207-209 SAVINGS BANK BUILDING ITHACA . N . Y. 14850 TELEPHONE AR 3-4870 April 10, 1970 Mr. David W. Cowan Town of Ithaca Zoning Officer 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York Re: Prudence L. Allen Property 301 Roat Street, Dear Mr. Cowan. In accordance with our past conversations, I have spoken with my client, Mrs. Prudence L. Allen, pertaining to the -'occupancy of her property at 301 Roat Street. Mrs. Allen has advised me that she will be returning to Ithaca some time during the first part of June, 1970, and will be occupying the first floor of said premises with her family upon her return. I appreciate your cooperation in this matter. cerely yours, ray F. Lewis MFL:k cc: Buyoucos & Barney, Esqs. 309: Rost Street Xhaca, Now ;York 1 850 AprU- 69-1970 do d Mr . J- `arIvs' -V', Bikcos , Mr: Daviel C*ow€ OoFwO` : Mr. :dna i k!30tiv,'dan Ger<tlemen a.. Mr o lBuyoucosf request, I am reporting what I.know of they hi story► of the dt ell tlg haute at 301 � t. Straet,now ov,�iec� � Prudence 1?l ri. a tY�ik thf:G' statement is su 5ta tially' cor-rsc:ts. althoupia . I would be unw i.l:! in ; to sv;Yar Iq the accuracy of e31I the The ?Douse was built about-1948 and was first o=.1r .ded by th f fav: of : a;t•`!' PtUard''Who used it aA a siriglemf andUy diOT013.1119, About 1955 it .vias acquir+`3d by_ the Fa go Ba13.iet f�+ 31y, v+hc► also 41.1sed it o) e, s zp;Wof i+o+_ass :1.666� 195$ Mrs ��wter Be : r, r bought,, rerAodelled 'the,.L st�idrs and, constructed an outdoor stairdase leading to the. upstairs apartment,,- .so khat the house 1301.0 .became technic=,& a two-few? Y dwelUxig. (T . think the oe cupwt do do . of . the apart tent was s .:od man.) V. .. • J ' do ,' :F a 1963 Ute 1961;., the house ez 'aaq,c0it y .t'r'ee FvenMice ,Hedrick family and reverted.to single f =ily status. dAbout 1567 or 1968 I PI' dPrce Allen acqui.red . thej yprope;rt,y and, e, rented the tip, tains t�'..pCart�le t. 1 'rrl'�.:Lrd11 to tWI:)' 3tUd :%lit 11 � . , ,�6,iS ' W� r�� cukl)er y � ly6`j , ��l�r rented the enU a house to si:c unrelated, , ti4&nts:'. txfo- gals who oe co!pfed the urs :zdo airs apa�ment, .aidd four :3�tx".g ruQrt. are'f;014nsLairs. dd,,.` c if A fev days ago.:�Ifjiq cif construction appeared. (tie of'. my neighbors (3r. Dorris Chick; 305.Roat Street) noticed a concrete mixer pall. ire., ani an obvious meta? .fire esrwpe is under constriction on theeast side of tbe. house; th(j Outdoor, staireaase ;a sonb west" swds; dd. do I do not-know whether a buiidine permit has been ssuedl.at ;any rate, none is consypicuously visible,do , (. Sincerely yours of I do /I d , /.. George ' .. KCI iS,. ell• , dof tle'Q NOTICE :OF VIOLATION Off"DATES' :-' A;, %7%v TPOWN OF I MCA ZONING ORDINT NCE TO illk .r• '}" " �=% is /r'` % /,r .S' / ..>'J"/ � '•' YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOrPICE that thereexists a. violation of Section of Article y of the Zoning Ordin� ance for the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, and the amendments thereto at the premises hereinafter described, In that being located in a I/ti ;' ' � zone,. said build ing or premises are being unlawfully used in the following resp .// / ` �_�.. %— il�ii; r� /i:r,,.v • �.�::�•.J..G,d•=iL' iL , UL'r't�,. l lee, lee 4 eee�.eel ell 4:k / i. <�� •%, 1�' 1, /� J�� ` -4 I (/I•fY/i/�%G Lee Following is a description of the premices above referred to 8 Bounded North Bounded East Bounded Sout4 Bounded West l lei You are hereby ORDER TO FMIANENTLY DISCONTINEE the above un" lairful use and CEASE OPERATING said building or premises, NOTES Section of Article ! — of the Zoning Order. finance for the Tom of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, proms r �/(• �+� l „�/!t �rl•<vid®s s follotsg .i t!/ •` J� J Fr r / •i; -L'. eee s L. / y CG-tS� i/•�/r•Y,•. /`'1� i Vie..'<� '� y.f �yL:._�l G �.d Z� ! _ 1� /�l% 1 Of/( ?) �-L/Cad' `�n•�- �'f �� / } t.s_��' rlee /e�i�./ 7,/%✓V Vii✓ �� '✓/_:� �j�b'�...0 4- • c; Any person t.tho, having been served With an order as hereinbefore set forth to remove any such violation and shall fail to comply with said order within Ten Days after such service as aforesaid shall be guilty of an offense punishable as above provided, Each weeks continued violation shall constitute a seperate additional violation punishable as above provided Zoning Officer Town of Ithaca