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H.MATTHYS VAN CORT,DIRECTOR
MEMORANDUM
To : Callista F. Paolangeli, City Clerk
From: Leslie Chatterton, Preservation Planner M1,
Re: Local Designation — Cornell Heights
Date: August 24, 1989
In accordance with city regulations , please file the
enclosed documents ( local historic designation of Cornell
Heights) from the Planning and Development Board.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CODE 607
Local Designation
Cornell Heights
Reviewed by the Board of Planning and Development
In accordance with Section 32 . 6c of the Ithaca Landmarks
Preservation Ordinance , "the Planning Board shall file a report
with the Council with respect to the relation of such
designation to the master plan, the zoning laws , projected public
improvements and any plans for the renewal of the site or area
involved . The following report has been prepared to address
these considerations .
1 . Relation to the master plan
Local designation of Cornell Heights strengthens
neighborhood objectives stated in Ithaca, N. Y. : A General
Plan, 1971 (p . 26) as follows :
"Efforts should be made to control the growth, to
retain the quality of the residential stock and to
maintain the medium-density residential character of
the Cornell Heights neighborhood. "
2 . Relation to zoning laws
The greatest area of the proposed historic district is
zoned for residential use and includes R-2a , R-3a , and R-U
districts , (see appendix Item 1 ) . The only other
classification is P-1 which totals less than 2% of all the
acreage , all under the ownership of Cornell University.
It is not the intent of the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation
Ordinance to prohibit uses permitted by zoning . In practice
the Commission reviews proposals to insure that any change
in exterior appearance is compatible with the structure and
surrounding improvements .
Zoning regulations specifying minimum lot coverage and yard
dimensions for the R-2a , R-3a and R-U districts are
compatible with the existing character of the Cornell
Heights neighborhood . Regulations in the P-1 zone are also
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generally compatible with existing neighborhood character
except for the absence of a height limit . When considering
an application for alteration or new construction in the P-1
zone , the Commission would evaluate matters such as the
applicable regulation and existing character of neighboring
buildings , any special conditions of the site , and
characteristics of the proposed design to determine an
appropriate height .
3 . Relation to projected public improvements
Although there has been general discussion concerning the
advantages and disadvantages of straightening Triphammer
Road south of Sisson Place , this proposal has not appeared
in the Five Year Capital Projects Plan and has not been
placed on the agenda of any appropriate city board or
committee. No other public improvements have been proposed
for this area.
4. Relation to plans for renewal of the site or area.
The overall high quality and good condition of the building
stock in this residential neighborhood and the prevalence of
middle to upper-middle income property owners precludes
consideration by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency of Cornell
Heights as a target area.
Overall the process serves to :
provide property owners with informed recommendations
regarding design, materials , and technical procedures
appropriate to the rehabilitation of historic
properties ,
prevent hasty demolition or inappropriate alterations
to the city ' s designated architectural and historic
resources ,
ensure that new development will not depreciate the
value of significant structures and/or areas located
nearby.
As a final note , local designation has led to stabilization
of neighborhoods and improvements to building stock and can
increase property value and sales potential .
August 22 , 1989
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Common Council Resolution
August 22 , 1989
Re : Local Designation of Cornell Heights
WHEREAS , in July 1986 , Common Council authorized the Director of
Planning and Development to submit an application to the New
York State Office of Parks , Recreation and Historic
Preservation for a Certified Local Government Subgrant to
conduct a historic and architectural resources survey and
prepare a National Register nomination for the Cornell
Heights neighborhood, and
WHEREAS , the findings of the survey and nomination showed that
the significance and integrity of the Cornell Heights survey
area meets criteria for listing on the New York State and
National Register of Historic Places , and
WHEREAS , the New York State Commissioner on Parks , Recreation
and Historic Preservation has concurred with the City ' s
finding and on May 12 , 1989 recommended listing on the New
York State and National Register of Historic Places, and
WHEREAS , the Cornell Heights neighborhood is extremely
vulnerable to development pressure , and
WHEREAS , local designation serves to protect the existing
character of neighborhoods , and
WHEREAS , following the public hearing held on August 14, 1989 ,
the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission as lead agency
determined by unanimous vote that local designation of
Cornell Heights will result in no major impacts , and
therefore , is one which may not cause significant damage to
the environment , and,
WHEREAS , following the public hearing the Ithaca Landmarks
Preservation Commission unanimously recommended local
designation of all Cornell Heights properties included
within the boundary of the State and National Register
Districts, and
WHEREAS , local designation will not conflict with the master
plan, existing zoning , projected public improvements or any
plans for renewal of the site and area involved ,
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Ithaca Board of
Planning and Development , in accordance with provisions and
procedures set forth in Section 36 . 6C of the Ithaca
Landmarks Preservation Ordinance recommends local
designation of the Cornell Heights Historic District ,
effective September 7 , 1989 .
Vote: 5 - Yes
1 - No (Gooding)
1 - Abstention (Cookingham)
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Board of Planning and Development
May 25, 1993
RESOLUTION
Designation of Lead Agency Status for Environmental Review
WHEREAS, State Law and Section 176 . 6 of the City Code require
that a lead agency be established for conducting
environmental review of projects in accordance with local
and state environmental law, 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 proposed implementation of physical improvements to
infrastructure to accommodate bicycle use as recommended in
the City Bicycle Plan requires review under the City ' s
Environmental Quality Review Ordinance ; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Planning and Development does hereby
declare itself lead agency for the environmental review of
the proposed City Bicycle Plan .
Passed unanimously 5-0
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Board of Planning and Development
May 25, 1993
RESOLUTION
Designation of Lead Agency Status for Environmental Review
WHEREAS, State Law and Section 176 . 6 of the City Code require
that a lead agency be established for conducting
environmental review of projects in accordance with local
and state environmental law, 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 proposed implementation of physical improvements to
infrastructure to accommodate bicycle use as recommended in
the City Bicycle Plan requires review under the City ' s
Environmental Quality Review Ordinance ; now, therefore , be
it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Planning and Development does hereby
declare itself lead agency for the environmental review of
the proposed City Bicycle Plan .
Passed unanimously 5-0
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BOARD OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
May 25, 1993
RESOLUTION
NATIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS ACT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of
1991 contained funding authorization for the provision and
improvement of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and
WHEREAS, application for funding assistance for such projects are
being accepted by the State, and
WHEREAS, two projects for trail improvements have been identified
that appear to qualify under grant guidelines, and
WHEREAS, applications for those projects have been prepared and
submitted subject to approval for submission from Common
Council, in order to meet the application deadline, now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED that this Board strongly endorses the proposed projects
and urges Common Council approval of their submission.
Carried unanimously
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Planning and Development Board
RESOLUTION
August 27, 1996
WHEREAS, a recent study of the Southwest area in the City entitled Southwest Area
Land Use Study September 1994 recommends that part of the mobile home zone in the
City be rezoned B-5, and
WHEREAS,the fact that the area in question has been previously used as a dump making
it a high risk area for residential construction, and
WHEREAS,with proper site design and landscaping,the existing mobile homes could be
adequately screened from future commercial development,and
WHEREAS, a buffer can be constructed between Southwest Park and the area to be
rezoned to B-5 and such buffer could be made a condition of any site plan for
development of the area to be rezoned,now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,that the Planning and Development Board hereby recommends the proposed
rezoning from MH-1 to B-5 , and, therefore be it further
RESOLVED, that the Board urges the Common Council to provide notice to those living
near to the area to be rezoned of the proposed zoning change.
Carried unanimously.