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Commons Advisory Board
Minutes
Friday, February 5, 2016
Present: Staff:
Kris Lewis, Chair Julie Conley Holcomb, City Clerk
Nancy Brooks Rob Gearhart, Councilman
Gary Ferguson Frank Nagy, Director of Parking
Tim Gray Kathy Servoss, Executive Assistant
Michael Perehinec Jennifer Kusznir
Joseph Wetmore
Absent:
Chris Georgaroudakis Alex Pape, Commons Officer
Comments from Members of the Public
John Snyder and Nathan Lyman addressed the board to explain a new project
proposed for the building that used to house Jabberwock, 108-110 E. State St. They
explained that they will be renovating the interior to include adding an accessible
bathroom, installing new front windows and an accessible ramp to the entrance. There
isn’t access to the back of the building, so materials would need to be delivered through
the Primary Commons.
It is expected that the work on the façade would take 4-6 weeks, with completion in
June 2016. The business next door, Moonie’s Bar, is aware of the project. The Board
generally agreed with the proposed renovations.
Mr. Snyder and Mr. Lyman further explained another proposed project to renovate the
Chemung Canal Bank Building, which would include replacing windows on the upper
levels of the building and improving the accessible entrance on the Bank Alley side of
the building. They are looking to modify the building’s use into commercial/retail on the
first floor and residential on the upper levels.
The residences would include 36 studios, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, marketed to
couples and small families for longer term leasing. At this time, three businesses will
need to move out of the building. Julie noted that noise is number one complaint from
residences due to the local bars, which may deter people from living on The Commons
for more than a year.
Mr. Snyder stated that the timeframe for this project is scheduled for August to October
2016. Staging for the construction will be in the parking area behind the building. There
may be possible conflict with the Commons fountain construction. The board generally
approved this project.
Event Application for Tibetan National Uprising Day
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Mobile Vending Cart Specifications from Brian Horvath
Commons Ordinance Update
Special Event Scheduling
New Business
Adjournment at 10:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Servoss
Executive Assistant