HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-PDB-1966-05-16 PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
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Regular Meeting May 16, 1966 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Chairman Stallman, Mrs. Nordheimer, Messrs. Alo, Carpenter, Colbert, Feldt
and Schmidt.
ALSO: Assistant Planner Sinn, Mr. Van Darter, Press Representatives ' Langdon, Levy,
Newman, and others.
MINUTES of the last regular meeting, April 11, 1966 were duly approved.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Request to Purchase Property on Giles Street - Mr. Sinn read a letter from Mr.
Lucenti which expressed his desire to cooperate with the City and to acquire three
lots from the City. It was the concensus of the Board not to take any action on this
proposal until the ravine adjacent to the property was cleaned up.
2. Request for the Purchase of Property, 608 Giles Street - A letter was read from
Mr. Edward Abbott, expressing a desire on behalf of his clients Mr. and Tars. Snow, to
purchase City owned property at 608 Giles Street. This item was referred to the
General Plan Committee for study and report.
8. Mineah Subdivision - Mr. Sinn read a letter from Mr. George Mineah indicating his
desire to subdivide a portion of land off Taylor Place on West Hill. It was expressed
by Mr. Stallman that this request be given top priority as soon as the problem of
access into the property is resolved. It was also pointed out that Mr. Mineahts sub-
division has been under consideration since 1960.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Lake Front Park Development - IUtr. Sinn said that the staff was continuing to
follow through on the development of Cass Marina Park and the various methods of financ-
ing the project. He indicated that applications had been completed under the Appalach-
ian Act and it was hoped that development funds could be detived through this source.
2. Flood Plain Zoning - Mir. Sinn presented a proposal which would restrict develop-
ment in an area along the southern portion of the proposed flood control channel. He
explained that the Corps of Engineers requested this zoning and that their levi system
in that area was dependent on using this land for a spillway. This matter was referred
to the Codes and Ordinance Committee for study and report at the next meeting. It was
also suggested that people affected by the zone change be informed of the Boardts
action.
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NEST BUSINESS
1. Housing Occupancy - Pars. Nordheimer explained that the Codes and Ordinance Com-
mittee was concerned about limiting density in the various zone districts, and particu-
larly R-1. She said the Building Commissioner and planning staff were Looking into
the problem of definitions in the Zoning Ordinance, which may be a solution to this
problem.
2. Ladies Garden Club - Mr. Sinn stated that the Garden Club had wished to undertake
a civic project and the staff had recommended some planting be done in the municipal
parking lot on Seneca Street. It was agreed that this item be referred to the Board
of Public Works for their consideration and final decision.
MISCELLANEOUS:
L. Meeting Date Proposal -- Mrs. Nordheimer suggested that the meeting date for the
Board meetings be changed from the second to the fourth Monday of the month. Mr,
Schmidt MOVED, "that the regular meeting be held on the fourth Monday of the month,
effective the next month". Seconded. by Mr. Carpenter. CARRIED
2. Consultantts Bill - Mr. Sinn presented the monthly statement for services rendered
by Egner Nies—er=orn Associates for ��459.88. Mr. Feldt MOVED, "That the City be
authorized to pay this am.ounttl. Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. CARRIED
5. Additional Help Mr. Sinn stated that he was confident in finding additional help
and that he would bring a proposal to the Board at its next meeting.
MTING ADJOURNED AT 9:55 P.M.
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Thomas Sinn
Assistant Planner/
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