HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-PDB-1967-08-30 PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Regular Meeting August 30, 1967 7:30 p.m.
(postponed from
8/16/67)
PRESENT: Chairman Stallman, Messrs. Alo, Carpenter, Feldt and Parkes.
ALSO: Planning Director Kasprzak, Planning staff member S. Mitchell and
members of the press and radio.
MEETING called to order at 7:30 p.m.
MINUTES of the last regular meeting, July 19, 1967, were accepted as published.
COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Memo from Building Department - Mr. Kasprzak read a memo addressed to the
Chairman of the Codes and Ordinances Committee from the Building Commissioner
relative to a zoning problem of interest to both departments. The area in
question, West Court and North Fulton Streets, is presently zoned I-1. Sixteen
or more homeowners who reside in the non-conforming use area by right of
occupancy prior to the Zoning Ordinance are affected by the I-1 classification.
After a short discussion Mr. Feldt MOVED, "that consideration be given to
relocation of Industrial zone at Court Street, instead of halfway between Court
and Buffalo Streets. Seconded by Mr. Alo. CARRIED.
Mr. Parkes expressed an opinion on the proposed West End zoning under
review, that people already residing in an intended non-conforming use zone be
permitted to expand on existing property if they deem it necessary, but not be
allowed to purchase adjoining or additional property to do so.
Mr. Stallman requested Messrs. Parkes and Feldt to present him with write-
ups of their ideas for solution of zoning problems involving residents in
Industrial zones.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Codes and Ordinances - 1. Mineah Subdivision - Mr. Kasprzak read a letter
received by him from Richard Agard, General Manager of J. D. Gallagher Co. Inc. ,
informing the Board that his firm is engaged in purchasing a parcel of land from
the George Mineah estate, located between Taylor Place and Warren Place and
North of Hook Place, on which they wish to develop 20 or more homes during the
coming year. They request the Planning Board to reconsider approval of the
former George Mineah subdivision which was withheld previously because of
inability to secure right-of-way t6:the property which is landlocked. At this
tiine a right—of-way has -been secured from Mr. Charles Brown by the city;
Drs. Kassman and Sprinkle and Marvin F eedman have verbally agreed to 'deed"a
sufficient amount'of land to the city to enable a 50' wide extension of the
existing Taylor Place to Cliff Street subdivision, thus providing access to the
subdivision. In 1966 Frank Liguori, Sanitary Engineer, indicated approval of
sewer plans for the subdivision.
Pending receipt of a letter from the landowners, Drs. Kassman, Sprinkle and
Marvin Freedman, Mr. Stallman, as member of the Codes and Ordinances Committee,
MOVED, P°that this Board reiterate the 1960 report of the Subdivision Committee
together with the recommendation to allow negotiation and approval between the
Board of Public Works and the owners regarding conditions upon which the right-
of-way will be deeded to the city." Seconded by Mr. Feldt. CARRIED.
2. Marshall-Hirshfeld - Mr. Kasprzak read a letter from Attorney G. N. Meckenberg,
representative of Roger S. Patch, developer of Marshall-Hirshfeld subdivision
"Western Hills" Development II, located in the Northwest corner of the city,
West of Cliff Street, in which he requested approval by the Planning Board of an
amendment of boundaries which would create two lots in place of the existing
three lots, 9, 10 and 23, thereby providing wider frontage to Brookfield Road
for lot 23. Mr. Stall-man MOVED, "this request be approved." Seconded by
Mr. Parkes. CARRIED.
3. Housing Code Changes - Mr. Kasprzak informed the Board that the Workable
Program for 1967 has not been certified because requirements have not been ful-
filled to date. The Building Commissioner indicated a need for consideration of
a requirement to cover shared bathroom facilities under Codes and Ordinances
portion of the Workable Program Report.
The suggested amendment would delete the paragraph b of Section 13-30 in
the City Housing Code, also add a paragraph to Section 13-15 covering non-
conformity changes, and give the Building Commissioner discretion in this
situation. The Codes & Ordinances Committee, together with Messrs. Daly,
VanMarter and Kasprzak have discussed the suggested amendment which, if approved
by the Planning Board, will require action by the Common Council. During the
discussion Mr. Kasprzak pointed out that the State of New York Multiple
Residence Law covers the situation; however, the Workable Program Report requires
the amendment for approval '.y Federal authorities.
Mr. Feldt MOVED, "approval of the suggested amendment to Housing Code of
the City of Ithaca." Seconded by Mr. Alo. CARRIED.
B. Housing & Redevelopment - Contract for Urban Renewal Downtown II - Mr. Feldt
read and explained the suggested contract with Egner and Niederkorn Associates,
Inc. , Planning Consultants, to complete preparation of the Downtown II proposal,
and MOVED, "that the contract be approved as read." Seconded by Mr. Parkes.
CARRIED.
Immediate action on Downtown II, which Mayor Johns has requested, has to be
delayed due to heavy program of work in the consultant's office. However, it is
anticipated the proposal will be ready for presentation to the Council within
4 months after signing of the contract. The Collegetown proposal is in a
condition that, if absolutely necessary, it may be presented to the Council.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Feldt reported briefly on the Inlet Park Committee Meeting which was
held on August 17, 1967.
MISCELLANEOUS:
1. Summer and Fall part-time help - Mr. Kasprzak reported on the activities
of the summer and part-time employees, and outlined the future staff needs for
the remainder of the year of the Planning Department, taking into consideration
the budget, hours, etc. Mr. Parkes MOVED, "that the remaining 1967 budget money
be used for the purpose of hiring William Giezentanner and Barbara Boyd, former
part-time employees." Seconded by Mr. Feldt. CARRIED.
2. Bill for preparation of Master Plan for the Inlet Park - Mr. Kasprzak
presented a bill from consultants, Egner & Niederkorn Associates, Inc. , in -the
amount of $3,075.32 for services in connection with the preparation of the
Master Plan for the Inlet Park. Mr. Feldt MOVED, "to approve payment of the bill."
Seconded by Mr. Carpenter. CARRIED.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 9:00 p.m.
Gregory Kasprzak
Planning Director
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