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Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission
May 14, 2009
Present:
Alphonse Pieper, Chair
Nancy Brcak
Kristen Brennan
Susan Jones
Lynn Truame
Mary Tomlan, Common Council Liaison
Leslie Chatterton, Staff
Megan Gilbert, Staff
Chair A. Pieper called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and read the legal notice for the public
hearings. He rearranged the agenda order to allow the applicants in attendance to be heard first.
I. PUBLIC HEARING
B. Handwork Cooperative, 102-106 West State Street, Clinton Block Historic District –
proposal for replacement door
Tom Nix, consultant to the Handwork Cooperative, was present to address the
Commission regarding the proposal. He explained that the proposal is to replace the
existing double doors that lead from West State Street to the second floor with a single
door. The applicant has had several break-ins on the second floor and efforts to weather
strip the door have been unsuccessful. The proposal would result in a slight reduction of
the existing door opening. It is currently 44” and would be reduced to 38” so that the
new door could open to a full 90°. This alteration is not required by code, but a 44” door
is the maximum allowed under code and is difficult to swing. The replacement door will
be custom-made but an attempt will be made to match the adjacent door.
Chair A. Pieper noted that in a recent case the Commission did allow a double door to be
replaced by a single door but this was due largely to life safety concerns. S. Jones added
that this is not as big of a concern for her in this case because the second floor is occupied
by offices and not dwelling units.
Public Hearing
On a motion by K. Brennan, seconded by N. Brcak, Chair A. Pieper opened the public
hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed
on a motion by K. Brennan, seconded by N. Brcak.
Chair A. Pieper indicated that he did not have a problem allowing the replacement.
K. Brennan stated that she did not want to replace the door due to security concerns that
were not issues of life safety. In terms of the weatherization problems, she would need to
look at the door. She added that these double doors are some of the last remaining doors
of this kind downtown and are one of the few original features remaining in the building.
L. Truame agreed and would like to look at the doors to see if the existing doors could be
retained and still work for the applicant.
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With the applicant’s approval, the ILPC unanimously voted to table the application until
this next meeting on a motion by S. Jones and seconded by N. Brcak. Commission
members will visit the site to look at the door and the applicant will provide more
information on security and weatherization.
D. 108 Elston Place, East Hill Historic District – proposal to demolish garage
The ILPC reviewed a full environmental assessment form (FEAF), prepared by staff, for
the proposal to demolish the garage. With regard to process staff explained that it was
appropriate for the ILPC to declare itself lead agency as there are no other interested or
involved agencies. As a next step the ILPC would review the FEAF and determine
whether or not the proposal will have any substantial adverse environmental impacts. If
the Commission determines there are no adverse impacts and makes a negative
declaration of environmental significance, a vote on the Certificate of Appropriateness
will follow.
Joseph Steuer of Christopher George Real Estate and Kathryn March and Mohan
Holmberg, potential buyers of the property, were present to address the Commission
regarding the proposal. J. Steuer explained that the garage is in a dilapidated condition
and Christopher George Real Estate would like to sell the building with a Certificate of
Occupancy so that it may be rented out. To do so, the garage needs to be repaired or
demolished. The condition of the garage was first discussed ten years ago and nothing
has been done to improve it since that time. The garage would essentially need to be
rebuilt to “repair” it.
Staff stated that based on Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, the garage was built sometime
between 1929 and 1940. The period of significance for the East Hill Historic District
ends in 1932 so there is some question about whether the garage was built during the
district’s period of significance. Staff also explained that the Commission does not look
at economic hardship during this phase of its review. If the application is denied, the
applicant can then file an economic hardship appeal. The Commission will look at the
structure’s integrity which is separate from its condition.
K. March told the Commission that she is interested in buying 108 Elston Place with her
husband and son. They are interested in the property because of its historic character and
because it “has not been ruined.” The outcome of this application will affect their interest
in the property as well as the price they are willing to pay. They realize that this is one of
many issues associated with this property and are just beginning to work through them.
Chair A. Pieper stated that the ILPC must first decide on the significance of the structure.
K. Brennan had visited the site and stated that the building has so little integrity left that
preventing the demotion would be preserving the idea of the garage rather than the garage
itself.
N. Brcak stated that in addition to the issue of integrity, she does not see how the garage
is historically significant. S. Jones agreed.
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K. Brennan added that the garage is not highly visible given the location of the property
on the end of Elston Place.
Public Hearing
On a motion by K. Brennan, seconded by L. Truame, Chair A. Pieper opened the public
hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed
on a motion by K. Brennan, seconded by L. Truame.
The ILPC reviewed the FEAF.
RD-1 Designation of Lead Agency
RESOLUTION: Moved by K. Brennan, seconded by L. Truame
WHEREAS: an application has been submitted for review and approval by the Ithaca
Landmarks Preservation Commission for the demolition of a garage
located at 108 Elston Place, in the City of Ithaca, by applicant Christopher
Anagnost, and
WHEREAS: the applicant is proposing to demolish a garage constructed between 1929
and 1940 and located in the East Hill Historic District, listed on the New
York and National Registers of Historic Places and designated a local
historic district under Section 228 of the City’s Municipal Code, and
WHEREAS: this is a TYPE I Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Review
Ordinance Section 174-4B(1)(h)[4] and a TYPE I Action under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, both of which require 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, and
WHEREAS: the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission has primary responsibility
for approving and funding or carrying out the action and there are no other
involved agencies, now therefore be it,
RESOLVED: that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission does hereby declare
itself Lead Agency for the environmental review of the action to demolish
the garage at 108 Elston Place in the East Hill Historic District.
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RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 5-0-0
Yes
A. Pieper, Chair
N. Brcak
K. Brennan
S. Jones
L. Truame
No
0
Abstain
0
RD-2 Declaration of Environmental Significance
RESOLUTION: Moved by N. Brcak, seconded by S. Jones
WHEREAS an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness has been submitted for review
and approval by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission, (ILPC) for the
demolition of a garage located at 108 Elston Place in the East Hill Historic
District, and
WHEREAS the proposed demolition is a TYPE I Action under the City of Ithaca
Environmental Review Ordinance as stated in Section 176-4(h) {4} Any historic
building, structure, facility, site or district or prehistoric site listed on the
National Register of Historic Places or that has been proposed by the New York
State Board on Historic preservation for a recommendation to the State Historic
Preservation Officer for nomination for inclusion in said National Register or
that is listed on the State Register of Historic Places or that is designated under
the City of Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Ordinance provided that this item
does not include any otherwise unlisted action that is designed for the
preservation of the facility or site, and a TYPE I Action under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, both of which require environmental review,
and
WHEREAS the ILPC, as lead agency, has reviewed the Full Environmental Assessment Form,
(FEAF) Parts 1, 2, and 3 and the materials submitted by the applicant, Christopher
Anagnost, including the following: 1) the Certificate of Appropriateness
application form submitted April 29, 2009; 2) a letter to property owner Michael
Civay from City Housing Inspector Gary Checksfield; 3) the property survey
map; 4) a photocopy from the 1929 Sanborn Map/updated to 1940; 5) photocopies
of photographs of the structure proposed for demolition, and
WHEREAS although the structure is located in the East Hill Local Historic District, it is not
known whether it was constructed within the District’s “period of significance.”
WHEREAS the structure does not contribute to the district’s “special character or special
historical or aesthetical interest”; or “represent a period or style of architecture
typical of one or more eras in the history”; or “cause such area by reason of such
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factors to constitute a visibly perceptive section of the city” as stated in Section
228-3 Definitions HISTORIC DISTRICT of the City Municipal Code, and
WHEREAS the ILPC has identified no potential large impacts of the action to
demolish the garage at 108 Elston Place, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission hereby adopts as its own
the contents and conclusions of the FEAF, and be it further
RESOLVED that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the
proposed demolition of the garage at 108 Elston Place will result in no
significant impacts on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for
purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in
accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental
Quality Review Act.
RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 5-0-0
Yes
A. Pieper, Chair
N. Brcak
K. Brennan
S. Jones
L. Truame
No
0
Abstain
0
RD-3 Certificate of Appropriateness
RESOLUTION: Moved by K. Brennan, seconded by N. Brcak
WHEREAS, 108 Elston Place is located in the East Hill Historic District as
provided for in Section 228-4 of the Municipal Code, Landmarks
Preservation, and
WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, Landmarks
Preservation, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness has been
submitted by the owner’s representative Christopher Anagnost, of
Christopher George Real Estate, and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is the demolition of a two bay
garage located at the rear of the property, and
WHEREAS, project may be a Type I Action under and thus require further
environmental review, and
WHEREAS, as lead agency the ILPC has reviewed the Full Environmental Impact
Statement (FEAF) Parts 1, 2 and 3, and has made a determination that the
proposed action will not result in any large and important impacts and,
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therefore is one which will not have a significant impact on the
environment, and has directed that a negative declaration for purposes of
Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed according to the
requirements contained in Part 617 thereof and for purposes of the City
Environmental Quality Review Ordinance be filed according to the
requirements contained in Section 176-10(2) thereof, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has reviewed material submitted by C. Anagnost, including the
following: 1) the Certificate of Appropriateness application form
submitted April 29, 2009; 2) a letter to property owner Michael Civay
from City Housing Inspector Gary Checksfield; 3) the property survey
map; 4) a photocopy from the 1929 Sanborn Map/updated to 1940; 5)
photocopies of photographs of the structure proposed for demolition, 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 May 14, 2009,
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 Significance Statement as 1830-1932.
• As shown on the Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of 1929/ updated to
1940, located in the City of Ithaca Department of Planning &
Development the garage was built sometime after 1929. It is not know
whether or not the building was constructed within the period of
significance of the East Hill Historic District
• The garage is a rectilinear, shed roof structure with two pairs of large
hinged doors, lap siding, single light windows and supported on a
concrete foundation.
• The proposal involves the demolition of the garage.
• The purpose is to remove the deteriorated structure.
WHEREAS, in its evaluation the Commission has considered the following:
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Based on information in the Sanborn Fire Insurance map of 1929, updated
in 1940, the structure was built after 1929. It is not known whether it was
built within the district’s “period of significance” (1830 – 1932). The
1919 Sanborn shows an earlier ancillary structure on the site with a
different footprint and in different location.
The garage does not contribute to the district’s “special character or
special historical or aesthetical interest”; or “represent a period or style
of architecture typical of one or more eras in the history”; or “cause such
area by reason of such factors to constitute a visibly perceptive section of
the city” as stated in the City Municipal Code, Section 228-3, Definitions:
HISTORIC DISTRICT of the City Municipal Code.
The garage is the last structure on Elston Place, a short lane serving two
residences and terminating just north of the gorge bank of Six Mile Creek.
The location of the garage in particular is physically and visually
separated from the more densely settled area of the East Hill Historic
District further diminishing the impact of the proposed action on the
character of the district; 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 Commission approves the request for a Certificate of
Appropriateness.
RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 5-0-0
Yes
A. Pieper, Chair
N. Brcak
K. Brennan
S. Jones
L. Truame
No
0
Abstain
0
A. 128 Eddy Street, East Hill Historic District – proposal to clad structure with
“HardiePanel” “shear” vertical siding
No one was present to address the Commission regarding the proposal.
Staff explained that the owners had wanted to replace the existing lauan siding with
clapboard but after discussion with staff have submitted this application to replace with
“HardiePanel” vertical siding. The applicants are proposing either the “smooth” or
“stucco” finish. Chair Pieper indicated that the existing material is plywood and not
lauan.
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Public Hearing
On a motion by N. Brcak, seconded by S. Jones, Chair A. Pieper opened the public
hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed
on a motion by K. Brennan, seconded by S. Jones.
N. Brcak stated that she will abstain from the vote because she was unable to visit the
property before the meeting.
RESOLUTION: Moved by S. Jones, seconded by K. Brennan
WHEREAS, 128 Eddy Street, is located in the East Hill Historic District, designated as
provided for in Section 228-4 of the Municipal Code, and
WHEREAS, as set forth in Chapter 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, Landmarks
Preservation, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness has been
submitted by property owners Dan and Margaret Liguori for review by the
Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission (ILPC), and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is to replace existing siding and
trim, 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 and thus requires no further environmental review, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has reviewed the documentation dated April 25, 2009 including
a Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness with the narrative
description of the proposal, a photograph of the property with the existing
siding, and product specifications for JamesHardie HardiePanel Vertical
Siding, email correspondence between ILPC staff and the applicant dated
5/5/2009 and 5/7/2009, 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 May 14, 2009, 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 East Hill
Historic District is identified in the City of Ithaca’s East Hill Historic
District Summary Significance Statement as 1830-1932.
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Originally constructed between 1873 and 1882, the property is a late 19th
century residence with a steep roofline, tall proportions, and an irregular plan
that has had some major 20th century alterations and additions that may have
acquired historic significance in their own right.
Constructed within the district’s period of significance, 128 Eddy Street
retains significant integrity to reflect its historic and architectural
significance and is a contributing element of the East Hill Historic District.
As addressed in the narrative dated April 25, 2009, the proposal involves
the replacement of the existing lauan siding with HardiePanel Vertical
Siding. The proposed HardiePanel siding would have the “smooth” or
“stucco” finish. The proposal also involves replacement of the existing
trim with HardieTrim Planks.
The purpose of the proposal is to replace deteriorated lauan siding.
WHEREAS, in its evaluation the ILPC has considered the following:
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:
#4 Most properties change over time; those changes that have
acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and
preserved.
#6 Deteriorated features shall be repaired rather than replaced.
When 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.
The “modern” appearance of the property’s exterior, probably dating from
the 1960s or 1970s, including the smooth panel siding, unembellished trim
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elements, alteration of the fenestration pattern and the unusual
asymmetrical dormer on the south façade, is the result of alterations that
have acquired historic significance in their own right. The HardiePanel
Vertical Siding will match these “modern” elements in design, texture and
other visual qualities and would not alter characteristic features in keeping
with Standards #2 and #4.
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 Commission approves the request for a Certificate of
Appropriateness with the following conditions:
The finish on the HardiePanel siding shall be smooth.
RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 4-0-1
Yes
A. Pieper, Chair
K. Brennan
S. Jones
L. Truame
No
0
Abstain
N. Brcak
B. Clinton House, 116-120 North Cayuga Street, Clinton Block Historic District –
installation of a temporary banner
No one was present to address the Commission regarding the proposal.
Public Hearing
On a motion by K. Brennan, seconded by S. Jones, Chair A. Pieper opened the public
hearing. There being no one to address the Commission, the public hearing was closed
on a motion by L. Truame, seconded by S. Jones.
RESOLUTION: Moved by L. Truame, seconded by N. Brcak
WHEREAS, the Clinton House, 116-120 North Cayuga Street, is located in the Clinton
Block Historic District, designated as provided for in Section 228-4 of the
Municipal Code, and
WHEREAS, as set forth in Chapter 228-4(E) of the Municipal Code, Landmarks
Preservation, and Chapter 272 –16(B), Signs, an application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness has been submitted by the Melissa Mueller,
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Executive Secretary of the New Roots Charter School for review by the
Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission (ILPC), and
WHEREAS, the action under consideration is to install a temporary banner, 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 and thus requires no further environmental review, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has reviewed the documentation dated April 29, 2009 including
a narrative description of the proposal and a graphic representation of the
proposed sign, 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 May 14, 2009, and
WHEREAS, the ILPC has made the following findings of fact concerning the property
and the proposal:
The Clinton House at 116- 120 North Cayuga Street, Clinton Hall and the
Hibbard Block comprise the Clinton Block Local Historic District.
The period of significance for the Clinton Block Historic District is
identified as 1830-1901 based on the earliest construction and the last
significant alteration to the district.
Originally constructed in 1830, the Clinton House is architecturally
significant as an early large-scale building constructed in the Greek Revival
style for commercial use at the height of the style’s national popularity in the
early to mid 19th century. The design of the Clinton House is attributed to
Ira Tillotson, early architect, builder and surveyor. Its grandeur reflects
Ithaca's early economic prosperity and local confidence that the
community might soon become the commercial and industrial hub of
western New York State. The upper portion of the building was rebuilt to
the designs of architect Clinton L. Vivian following a fire in 1901. This
alteration and later additions have gained significance in their own right and
the property as a whole retains a high level of integrity.
The property is also historically significant for its association with Simeon
DeWitt; prominent Ithaca businessmen, Jeremiah Beebe, Henry Ackley and
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Henry Hibbard as well as prominent figures of the later 19th and early 20th
centuries, such as William Seward, Horace Greeley and Frances Perkins.
Constructed within the district’s period of significance, the Clinton House
retains sufficient integrity to reflect its historic and architectural significance
and is a contributing element of the Clinton Block Historic District.
As addressed in the narrative dated April 29, 2009, the proposal involves
the installation of a 3’x5’ temporary vinyl banner. The banner will be
mounted on a wood frame and secured to the iron railing in front of the
Clinton House with cords. The banner will be forest green in color with
yellow text and logo.
The purpose of the proposal is to advertise the Clinton House as the home
of the New Roots Charter School.
WHEREAS, in its evaluation the ILPC has considered the following:
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:
#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.
The proposed banner will be attached to the iron railing with cords and
will not destroy historic materials that characterize the property and in
keeping with Standard #9.
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The proposed banner, as described in the submitted documentation, will be
compatible with the massing, size, and scale of the property and in
keeping with Standard #9.
The proposed banner is intended to be temporary. The installation will be
undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential
form and integrity of the building 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 Clinton Block 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 Commission approves the request for a Certificate of
Appropriateness with the following conditions:
1) The dimensions of the sign shall not exceed the opening created by the
iron railing.
2) The sign shall be removed or re-approved within six months.
3) The sign shall be maintained in good condition.
RECORD OF VOTE: Carried 5-0-0
Yes
A. Pieper, Chair
N. Brcak
K. Brennan
S. Jones
L. Truame
No
0
Abstain
0
II. PLEASURE OF THE CHAIR
A. Administrative Matters
None.
B. Public Comment on Matters of Interest
None.
C. Communications
None.
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III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
None.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration and possible comment by ILPC on application for approval of minor
subdivision at 117 W. State. St., State Theater – Staff explained the application materials.
Commission members had no further comment.
B. Collegetown Terrace, East State Street – proposal for new construction of student housing
complex – John Novarr, Kathryn Wolf, and Lane Chambliss presented the project to the
Commission. The project site is an approximately 16 acre area bordered by E. State
Street, Six Mile Creek, Valentine Place, and S. Quarry Street. The proposal involves the
construction of new housing units (600+ new beds) to create a total of approximately
1200 beds on the site. The site includes three buildings that are part of the East Hill
Historic District (Quarry Arms, Boiler Works, and Casa Roma), and these buildings will
remain without alteration. Design work on the new housing units is ongoing, and they
will return with more information once it is available.
C. Proposal for study of possible local landmarks designations in the Collegetown
neighborhood – John Schroeder and Mary Tomlan presented information on historic
resources in Collegetown, including icons, individual buildings, architectural ensembles,
and landscape features, to be studied for possible historic designation. The information
was presented in a booklet, distributed to the Commission.
Staff reported that a summer intern will be studying these resources and gathering
information for a possible designation. The intern will also be studying the Henry St.
John neighborhood for potential historic district designation, initiated by the
neighborhood residents.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:27 p.m. by Chair A. Pieper.
Respectfully Submitted,
Leslie A. Chatterton, Secretary
Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission
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