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Home My WebLink AboutMN-PDB-1969-04-30 PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca Postponed Eerrular ileeting April 30, 1969 7:30 a.m. PRESENT: Vice Chairman Reps, Messrs. Putney and Parkes and Mrs. Hamilton. ALSO: Representatives of press and radio (J. Langdon, S. Sacks, P. CrisseY, and D. Stewart) . AES i1T> Chairman Schmidt, R. Korf and Mrs. A. Jones. KI UTES of the last regular meeting of the Planning Board, March 19, 1969, were approved as published, SPECIAL CRDEZ OF BUSINESS: None. C0.'.�IUNICATIONS e 1. Director Kasprzak read a copy of a letter written by County Planning Director Liguori to Supervisor Edward Abbott regarding the position of Tompkins County in setup of Office of Planning CoordinaL-ion in relation to the Southern Tier East Region which; includes Tioga, Broome, Delaware, Crenango and Otsego counties; and Syracuse Region (Central New York) which includes Onondaga, Cayuga, Oswego, Madison and Cortland counties. He then requested the feeling of the Board as to which region we should be a part of. After dis ussion, Mr. Parkes MOVED, "for reasons stated in the letter the. Planning Board approves in principle the idea of affiliation with the Central New York- Syracuse Region." Seconded by Mr. Putney. Unanimously CARRIED. (cc of letter in Pla,naing Board file) 2. City Engineer Schlieder presented a proposal for eliminating the traffic haza,, on ?�Iait Avenue,, TripharLler and Thurston Streets. The proposal suggests widen ng of Triphari= to S.xsson Place, elimination of two curves by crossing a portion of Cornell proDerty on which a bu_lding is presently located and which would need to be r mov- d, and proceeding in southerly direction to Thurston Avenue. Cornell officials are presently beii:,g consulted for their reaction to the proposal. No action was taker}. Mr. Schlieder also requested consideration of the Planning Board towards presenting aplan to the developers on West Bill (Crandall., Lajza, Graves) regarding development' of Si.inrise Road, Westwood Knoll and Taylor Place. The present proposal of Mr. Lajz;: has been conditionally approved by the Planning Board, Mr. Kasprzak and Mr. Schlieder were directed, by the Board, to negotiate with the property owners in an attempt to arrive at agreement to a more feasible plan acceptable L.o all individual developers than that previously proposed by Mr. Lajza. C0113rlITTEE REPORTS 1, Mr. Parkes presented report of the Zoning Review Committee, "Island" rezoning. Because of the building of Flood Channel, a new island of land has been created. The zoning is largely I-1 with a little of B-4. The Review Committee recommends rezoning the area "M" Marina, a new classification and encourage development of Marina-oriented and Festival- and Park visitor-oriented commercial uses in addition to appropriate type of housing. Non-conforming uses could not expand, those already there could continue. Mr. Parkes MOVED, "to approve in principle the resolution of the Review Committee." Seconded by Mr. Putney. Unanimously CARRIED. RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING BOARD WHEREAS the Commercial and Industrial potential of the land bounded by the new Flood Channel, Cayuga Inlet and Buffalo Street has changed dramatically due to the building of the Flood Channel, and, WHEREAS this new unique peninsula, 20 acres in extent with 4000 + linear feet of shore line has a higher development potential than can be contemplated under its present zoning status, and WHEREAS the City already has a sizable financial and cultural stake in the development of the nearby Ithaca Festival and Inlet Park which can be complemented and aug- mented by the proper development of the peninsula, and WHEREAS the City continually seeks to obtain the best possible development for all its land and to increase its property tax revenues, THEREFORE, be it resolved that, as a first step in the realization of a Marina oriented and Festival and Park Visitor oriented commercial use development, in addition to; Housing, the Planning Board recommends the rezoning of this land to "M"* (zoninq district designation) , BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resol.t.ion and recommendation be forwarded at the earliest possible date to Common Council for its action. Suggested text or sources for text, below, describing "M" district to be published in the Zor.ing Ordinance's Section 7 - District Regulations Chart. OLD BUSINESS: 1. The State of New York Department of Transportation has requested letter from Planning Board, stating that the city's application for funds for new buses is not in conflict with the Master Plan and that the Planning Board approves this action, to Department of Transportation for a Mass Transportation Capital Grant under the provision of the Transportation Capital Facilities Development Act of 1967. Mr. Putney MOVED, "to write letter to the New York State Transportation Departmept advising theca of the approval by the Planning Board of the project." Seconded by Mr. : Parkes. Unanimously CARRIED. 2. Director Kasprzak read a letter to Mayor Kiely from Roger W. Bardwell, Superintendent of Ithaca School District, requesting assistance from the Mayor in bringing to decision plans that have been. pending for several years regarding the _disposition of certain school nrox)erties as city parks,and some city land the School. District desires to purchase for school purposes (1.2 acres land located outside of city in Town of Ithaca which is owned by City of Ithaca). Mr. Banner, who represented the School District, stated the school wishes to use this piece of land for a parking lot, and asked if, in the opinion of the Board, the city has other plans for it. After a short discussion, when a few questions were clarified, Mr. Putney MOVED, "Planning Board concludes, and so recommends, that this parcel be sold to the Ithaca City School District contingent on the School Board following through on the sale of Belle Sherman and Wood Street properties to the city.9P Seconded by Mr. Parkes. Unanimously CARRIED. Regarding the offer, by the School District, to vacate and sell to the city the South Hill School building and site on Columbia Street, the Board feels the city should consider the purchase of this property; however, the Board must first determine the best use of this property; Mr. Kasprzak was directed to study the best uses of the land and report back to the Board; as soon as this is executed the Board will make its recommendation to the Council. NEW ----NTESS 1. Common Council has requested that the Planning Board and County Planning Director and staff seek a joint solution to the S. Aurora Street, entrance to the city.., its alternatives and connections, and report its findings to the Council by its June meeting. Director Kasprzak was directed by the Board to contact County Planning Director Liguori and representatives of any other public bodies to seek a solution to the Aurora Street problem and report back to the Board. MISCELLANEOUS: 1. Review of Zoning Cases: (1) Request for a Special Permit at 315 Elmira Rd. , a sign which will face the road, larger than permitted in the Ordinance (160 sq. ft. ) , has been requested. After reviewing the case, Mr. Putney MOVED, "that the Exception to the size of the sign offers no particular planning problem; therefore the Planning Board has no objection to the erection of the sign provided it does not exceed the prescribed limitation in the Zoning Ordinance." Seconded by Mrs. Hamilton. Unanimously CARRIED. (2) Request for an Exception at 106-106-1/2 Linn St. to permit addition of laundry space and study area. This case has been previously reviewed and no new; facts are presented in the case. Mr. Putney MOVED, 71to request Codes and Ordinances Committee of the Board to study the situation and report to the Board at the next meeting." Seconded by Mr. Parkes. Unanimously CARR-.-7D. (3) Request for a Special Permit at 376 Elmira Rd. This request has been previously received and granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals; however, there have been changes in the location of the building, therefore stipulation in the Ordinance requires that new appeal be made. 3 Mr. Parkes MOVED, "Planning Board, having reviewed this request, finds no objection to granting this appeal." Seconded by Mr. Putney. Unanimously CARRIED. (4) Request for Variance at 726 W. Clinton Street to erect restaurant and bar. This requires a change of zoning from B-1 to B-2 classification. Mr. Putney MOVED, "Planning Board has reviewed this appeal and finds no planning objections to granting this request. However, the Planning Board would like to point out that granting this variance under the stipulations of the existing Zoning Ordinance (Section 12-B4, pages 31-32) may have legal implication$ and this should be considered before final decision is reached." Seconded by Mr. Parkes. Unanimously CARRIED. 2. Application for position of Assistant Planner - After review of application Mr. Parkes MOVED, "to recommend provisional appointment for Common Council's considera- tion of Jonathan C. Meigs at salary of $8,878, second merit increment of Grade 36." Seconded by Mr. Putney. Unanimously CARRIED. Mr. Kasprzak presented for consideration the application of Margaret M. Monroe for position of Junior Planner. Mr. Putney MOVED, "to recommend provisional appointment for Common Council's consideration of Margaret M. Monroe at salary of $7,016, first merit increment of Grade 31." Seconded by Mr. Parkes. Unanimously CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED at 10:15 a.m. Gregory Kasprzak 5.12.69 Planning Director 4