HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-PDB-1967-06-21 PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
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Regular Meeting Junek, 1967 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairman Stallman, Mrs. Nordheimer, Messrs. Carpenter and Parkes.
ALSO: Planning Director Kasprzak, Mrs. Blanchard, Ithaca Housing Authority;
S. Mitchell, Planning Staff; Mrs. Barclay Jones, South Hill Civic
Association; Mrs. M. Baldwin, M. Long, Mr. and Mrs. E. Pirko and
members of the press and radio.
MEETING called to order at 7:50 p.m.
MINUTES of the last regular meeting, May 24, 1967, and special meeting,
June 5, 1967, were accepted as published.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Common Council - Parking for Downtown'- a memo from City Clerk Blean, calling
attention to the request by the Common Council that the Planning Board
review parking requirements in the business district, was read by Mr. Kasprzak
and then referred to the Codes and Ordinances Committee for their attention.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Housing and Redevelopment - Change in Urban Renewal Policy - Mr. Parkes
reported that the committee had met with Urban Renewal Director Daley to discuss
the recent communication, LPA letter #418, from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development pertaining to the reorientation of the priority criteria used by HUD
in considering new Urbafi Renewal projects. Also, approximately a two-month delay
is anticipated pending determination of standards on said priority criteria.
Mr. Daley recommended waiting until further developments before making
decision on further Urban Renewal projects in the city. As a result, work on
the Collegetown and Downtown II projects will be delayed. Also, preparation of a
contract concerning agreement with Egner and Niederkorn Associates, Inc. for
consulting services on these projects will be postponed until further information
is obtained from HUD.
Mrs. Blanchard of the Ithaca Housing Authority, read excerpts from a letter
from the National Association of Redevelopment and Housing Organization to the
effect that limited funds are available at the Federal level for future Urban
Renewal projects while applications are back-logged far in excess of that sum.
Therefore, a revision of the whole program is necessary by the Federal Government
at this time.
Chairman Stallman suggested examination of all old Planning Board files on
Urban Renewal applications prepared in late 50's, so that if need arises, other
areas, in the city, maybe designated for Urban Renewal.
B. Codes and Ordinances - ADD at 401 Columbia Street - The ADD request of 6/9/67
was withdrawn by Thomas Parker in favor c.-' building the same under the present
R-2 zoning regulations.
Mrs. Baldwin, a resident of the South Hill neighborhood, objected to the
amount of development which is being concentrated in the 400 block of Columbia
Street. Mrs. Pirko, also a resident, inquired whether Mr. Parker had complied with
rules in his building project on James Street and was informed that since the
structure is already standing it is assumed that all requirements were met.
Mr. Parkes reported that he had investigated the existing projects and that
the landscaping had not been done as wras shown on the map. However, he said the
existing planting is in its infancy and with time may produce a very pleasing
result.
C. Classification to Section 13 of Zoning Ordinance - Regarding the wording of
Section 13 of Zoning Ordinance which was referred to City Attorney Freemen for
clarification and comment, Mrs. Nordheimer informed the Board that the City Attorney
and the Building Department have recommenu.ed that the word "tenant" be retained in
the wording of the Ordinance for protection of the city and for enforcement purposes.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Inlet Valley Rezoning - Planning Director informed the Board that the proposed
rezoning of the Inlet Valley has been presented to the Common Council and at the
same time exposed to the public. A limited response from the public has been
registered; however, it is hoped that with further publicity more discussion will
develop supplying information which will produce a final version for the rezoning
of the area.
MIS CELT_AT7::OUS:
A. Location of ROW for "Southwest Road" - Mr. Kasprzak informed the Board that
inquiries have been rude as topossiblelocation of the "Southwest Road." Further,
he disclosed that he has been in touch with N.Y. State Electric and Gas Corp.
exploring the possibility of using their ROW for the said road. Also, Mr. Kasprzak
said, he is discussing the matter with Mr. Dingman so that Department of Public
Works is informed of any problems involved in locating this roadway. The Board
Members suggested that this matter be explored further.
B. Director's Trip to N.Y. City - Planning Director requested approval of a trip
to N.Y. City for the purpose of meeting with the State authorities on the Wood
Street Park application for funds, also to attend an afternoon session of NAHRO
conference. Mrs. Nordhn-imer MOVED: "that Planning Director be authorized to
attend the above meetings on June 29, 1967 in New York City." Seconded by Mr. J.
Parkes. CARRIED.
C. Bill for preparation of Master Plan for the Inlet Park —Planning Director
Kasprzak presented a bill in the amount of $2,182.87 for the period of approxi-
mately two months, beginning April 1, 1967 through May 25, 1967, from the firm of
Egner & Niederkorn Associates, Inc. for the preparation of the Master Plan. He
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also explained that the said bill has to be approved by the Planning and Coordinating
ComTaittee appointed by the Common Council. Mr. Carpenter MOVED: "that the above
bill be approved as presented and forwarded to the Inlet Park Committee for its
approval and then City's payment." Seconded by Mr. J. Parkes. CARRIED.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 9 p.m..
G. Kasprzak
Planning Director
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