HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-PDB-1967-04-24 PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting April 24, 1967 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairman Stallman, Mrs. Nordheimer, Messrs. Alo, Parkes, Feldt,
Carpenter and Schmidt.
ALSO: Planning Director Kasprzak, H. Stilwell Brown, representative
from Urban Renewal Agency; Mrs. A. Osborn, Citizens Advisory
Council; Mrs. Barclay Jones, South Hill Civic Association;
Mrs. Beverly Sc'unidt, Mrs. Lorraine Felch, Attorney S. Tsapis,
D. J. Lucente, B. Campagnola, Rosemary Hartman, Carol Lockwood,
Lorraine Flori, Lenna Fertimas and members of Miss M. Langford's
class of Cornell University.
MEETING called to order at 7:30 p.m.
MINUTES of the last regular meeting, March 27, 1967, were approved as
prepared.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Chairman Stallman read a letter to the Board requesting, among other things,
that fencing and plantings be placed around Bryant Park area, thereby creating
a safe place for the children who may play there in addition to maintaining
pleasant appearance. Mr. Feldt MOVED: "that the request be referred to the
Department of Public Works." Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. CARRIED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Codes and Ordinances - Rezoning of 500 Block of North Meadow Street -
Mrs. Nordheimer gave a report on the Committee's deliberation on the land use
situation in the area under consideration; she then suggested that a study of
the entire Inlet area be performed and recommended that the decision on this
matter be deferred until such time. Mr. Alo stated his opinion was completely
altered after looking the area over and talking to Attorney B. Mazza. He
believes it should be rezoned to B-4. Chairman Stallman MOVED: "that the
updated report to the Council and the Board be made after the study is com-
pleted." Seconded by Mr. Farkes. CARRIED.
2. General Plan & Redevelopment - a) Sale of Land at Giles Street -
Mr. Schmidt read the Committee's Report with the recommendation that the
properties in question be offered for sale. City Attorney Freeman, who
attended the Committee's meeting, questioned the statement "sufficient
protection" included in the report. The attorney explained further what
general conditions should be attached when the recommendation on the Board's
action is made to the Council. (See attachment in the Committee Report. )
Mr. Feldt MOVED: "that the Committee Report be accepted and forwarded to the
Common Council.' Seconded by Mr. Carpenter. CARRIED.
b) Urban Renewal - Mr. Kasprzak read the resolution which encompassed all the
modifications included in Urban Renewal Plan (Attached to official Minutes) .
Mr. Brown was then requested to explain the changes in "Urban Renewal Plan"
which referred to land use, the acquisition, and development in the
Development Plan for Urban Renewal Downtown I. Mr. Feldt MOVED: "that the"
modifications be approved as read." Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. CARRIED.
(Chairman Stallman abstained from voting at this time due to a conflict of
interests. ) Mr. Schmidt suggested that it might be of benefit to the Planning
Board if a monthly report be requested from Urban Renewal. The Board agreed
with this suggestion.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Parking Needs for Downtown Area - Mr. Parkes gave a report of various parking
studies previously made on parking needs in the Downtown Area (Santucci, Voorhees,
DeLeuw, Cather and Co. ) and recommended re-examination and determination of
requirements of the said needs. Chairman Stallman MOVED: "that this information
be passed to Codes and Ordinances Committee, for their consideration." Seconded
by Mrs. Nordheimer. CARRIED.
2. Proposed Reorganization of Departments in City Hall - Planning Director
Kasprzak read correspondence from Urban Renewal and Ithaca Housing Authority who
wish to explore the matter of reorganization further. Mr. A10 at this time
suggested that the Planning Board wait for reports from some of the existing
committees before any further exploration is made by this Board. Mr. Schmidt
MOVED: "that Chairman Stallman and Director Kasprzak be sent to the exploratory
meeting with Urban Renewal, Ithaca Housing Authority and Building Commissioner's
Office, and to inform other members of the Planning Board of any scheduled
meeting so that they may attend if they wish." Seconded by Mr. Feldt. CARRIED.
3. Planning Board. - Status of Projects - a) The Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Application for Federal Funds for the Development of Inlet Park has been com-
pleted and delivered to Albany. The bill of $44.90 for travel expenses (trip
necessary in order to meet deadline) was approved by the Board.
b) Bill for Preparation of Master Plan for the Inlet Park - Planning Director
Kasprzak presented a bill in the amount of $ ,638.25, for the first 3 months,
from the firm of Egner and Niederkorn Associates, Inc. for the preparation of
the Master Plan. He also explained that the bill has been approved by Planning
Coordinating Committee appointed by the Common Council. Mr. Schmidt MOVED:
"that the above bill be approved as presented." Seconded by Mrs. Nordheimer.
CARRIED.
c) Outstanding Bill to Egner and Niederkorn Associates, Inc. -- Payment of the
bill in the amount of $200.00 to Egner & Niederkorn Associates, Inc. has been
stopped because there is no contract between the City and the above firm.
However, the services of the said firm were sought in the beginning part of the
year, both by the Planning Director and the Chairman of the Board and it is
supposed that the payment for these services should be made. Mr. Schmidt MOVED:
"that the bill for the $200.00 be paid to the firm of Egner and Niederkorn
Associates, Inc. as the work that was requested from them has been completed to
the satisfaction and approval of the Planning Board." Seconded by Mr. Feldt.
CARRIED.
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d) Termination of 1966 Contract The contract for 1966 between the City and
the firm' of Egner and Niederkorn Associates, Inc. has expired as of December 31,
1966; however, some members of the City Administration felt that a few items
under said contract were not completed. This has occurred because other more
pressing programs required the consultant's attention, i.e. Lake Front develop-
ments, and administrative advice due to changes in the staff in the Planning
Office.
On April 24, 1967 a meeting was held where the matter of the said contract
was resolved to the satisfaction of all present. However, a need to prepare
an application for Urban Renewal Downtown II has been expressed and all effort
should be made to achieve this goal.
This goal could be achieved under the following methods provided a new
contract between the City and the said firm is negotiated:
1) Have Egner and Niederkorn Associates Inc. complete the application
for Downtown II on their own time and with their staff. This would
take about two weeks.
2) Have the firm supervise the Planning Office staff in preparation of
the Downtown II Application. This could be accomplished in 4-6 weeks.
3) Have the Planning Office execute the entire application. This would
probably be accomplished in 2-3 months.
To resolve the problems related to the above the following resolutions have
been proposed: Mr. Schmidt MOVED: "that the contract for 1966, between the City
and the firm of Egner and Niederkorn Associates, Inc. has been fulfilled by the
said firm to the satisfaction of the Planning Board and that the said contract
be considered terminated as of December 31, 1966." Seconded by Mr. Alo. CARRIED.
Mr. Feldt MOVED: "that a new contract be drawn between a consultant and
the City for the purpose of establishing charging rates for any future needs
for planning services. The following fee arrangements for each project would
be determined beforehand on a lump-sum basis or on an hourly rate. Hourly fees
would be at $20.00 per hour for principal's time and 22 times the basic hourly
rate for other employees. This contract would be limited to $1,300.00, a sum
designated by the Council on 12.28.66 in the Planning Board's budget for 1967."
MISCELLANEOUS:
1. Planning Board Minutes - Mr. Stallman requested that the Minutes of the
meetings be mailed as soon as possible following the meetings; a second mailing
can be made later in the month for the purpose of sending notice and agenda of
coming meeting.
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2. The Planning Board Meeting, from now on, will be held on the third Wednesday
of the month by mutual agreement of the members, also to allow more time before
Council Meeting.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 10:00 p.m.
Gregory Kasprzak
Planning Director
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