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SUBJ: Correction of PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS, April 22, 1970
TO: Members of the Planning Board
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DATE: May 18, 1970
In the order of Business conducted by the Board at its April 22, 1970 meeting,
discussion. of Item 1, Master Plan for the City of Ithaca (OLD BUSINESS) followed the
Review of Zoning Cases. The true order of procedure then was as follows:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes last regular meeting, March 25, 1970
3. Special Order of Business
Any person wishing to be heard on subjects pertinent to planning
4. Communications
1. Rosten Subdivision
2. Referral from the Common Council
5. Committee Reports
1. Housing and Redevelopment Committee
6. Old Business.
1. McPherson Subdivision
2. Review of the Zoning Ordinance
7. New Business: None
8. Miscellaneous
1. Review of Zoning Cases
2. Master Plan for the City of Ithaca
3. Summer Help
9. Adjournment
PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS
- City of Ithaca
Regular Meeting April 22, 1970 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Chairman Putney, Vice Chairman Doney, Messrs. Reps, Schmidt, Conley, Korf and
Burns.
ALSO: Jr. Planner Monroe, Alderman Robinson, Messrs. K. Jones, D. Winters and J. Turner,
N.Y. State Electric and Gas Corp. ; D. Abbott, sponsor for N.Y.S.U.D.C. project,
Scott Carlson, Coordinator for N.Y.S.U.D.C. , W. Seligmann, Architect and his
assistant, Hans Jorg; A. Rosten, P. Porter, subdividers; P. Welsh, Ithaca Journal.
MINUTES of the last Regular Meeting of the Board, March 25, 1970, were approved as published.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Rosten Subdivision - Director Kasprzak read a letter from A. Roster_, Rosten Con-
struction Company, Inc. , requesting permission to present his plans for a proposed turnkey
housing project at the meeting, and enclosing plans and drawings of same. Mr. Kasprzak
reported that he had requested and received opinion from City Attorney Weinstein that,
"the proposed Rosten development constitutes a subdivision under our city ordinance." He
further stated that it is his understanding, "that there is no contract between Mr. Rosten
and the Ithaca Housing Authority, or any commitment that this property will stay in one
ownership." Mr. Kasprzak also reported that he has requested information and comment from
Asst. Supt. of Public Works, V. Hannan and City Engineer H. Schlieder regarding water,
sewer, roadways, etc. and is waiting to hear from them.
Mr. Schmidt MOVED, "that this item be referred to the Codes and Ordinances Committee
for study and report back to the Bnard." Seconded by Mr. Doney. CARRIED.
2. Referral from the Common Council - Director Kasprzak read memo from City Clerk
Blean referring to page 6 of Common Council Proceedings, dated April 1, 1970, at which
time the Council referred request of Assistant to Supt. of Public Works for a vehicle
storage facility to the Planning Board for study and report back to the Finance Committee
prior to the next regular meeting of the Council which will be held May 6.
Discussion: The amount requested from Capital Budget by the Assistant to Supt. of Public
Works was $40,000 to construct temporary facility storage on site across Route 13 at the
end of Third Street where the Board of Public Works storage yards presently exists. In
talking with the Finance Committee, the Committee agreed something needs to be done, and
overlooked the fact -there is already authorization by Common Council for a $337,000 garage.
However, there seems to be two proposals--one for a permanent structure, and the other for
a temporary facility.
Alderman Robinson asked if the Planning Board considers the site desirable, asked
what the effect would be on aesthetics of area, and if there might be more adaptable sites
available for this type of installation.
Mr. Burns MOVED, "the matter be referred to Community Facilities and Services Commit-
tee for study and report to Finance Committee of the Council.11 Seconded by Mr. Schmidt.
CARRIED.
M E M O R A N D U M
SUBJ; PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS, April 22, 1970
TO: All persons receiving PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS
FROM: G. Kasprzak, Planning Director
DATE: May 11, 1970
The following paragraphs were inadvertently omitted from the Planning Board Pro-
ceedings of April 22, 1970, and belong after Item 2 of Communications, page 1 and before
the Committee's recommendations at top of page 2. Please insert in proper place.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Housing and Redevelopment Committee - Mr. Korf presented the Committee Report
and recommendations on the N.Y.S.U.D.C. - Scattered Site Housing Project, and Mr.
Seligmann, architect, presented the plan with emphasis on the following: retaining the
view of the city from West Hill, provision of maximum privacy, and concern for the
safety of children. The project will provide for 30 percent public housing (10 percent
for elderly and 20 percent for low-income general occupancy) and 70 percent mixed
occupancy.
Mr. Korf MOVED, "the Board accept the Committee's recommendations, contingent on
approval by the City Attorney." Seconded by Mr. Schmidt. CARRIED.
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Following are the Committee's recommendations:
1. That the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the U.D.C. be imple-
mented.
2. That the intent and form of the proposed Scattered Site Housing Project, as pre-
sented, is approved subject to annexation of the Maple Avenue site to the city;
and
3. That the concept of the annexation of the Maple Avenue site is approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Master Plan for the City of Ithaca -- Mr. Reps read the following resolution from
the General Plan and Capital Improvements Committee:
WHEREAS, the Planning Board. did cause a General Plan to be prepared for the entire
area of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board did advertise, in the official paper for the City, and
held public hearings in the City; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan has been reviewed through the local news media on numerous
occasions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board will keep on file in its offices a copy of the General
Plan with all modifications resulting from periodic reviews; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board will file certified copies of the General Plan in the
offices of the City Engingr and the City Clerk as prescribed by the General City Law,
Section 28-a;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board hereby approves and adopts the
General Plan for the entire area of the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said General Plan be submitted to the Common Council
for the City of Ithaca, with a request that it be recognized by appropriate action of that
body; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said General Plan be submitted to the Board of Public
Works for the City of Ithaca for its appropriate action.
Mr. Reps then MOVED, "the Board approves the above resolution." Seconded by Mr. Schmidt.
CARRIED.
2. McPherson Subdivision - Director Kasprzak reported that he had received response
to his inquiry, regarding a proposed McPherson subdivision, from City Attorney Weinstein,
who advised as follows: 'I the City Planning Board does not presently have the power to
require, as a condition of approval, the placing of utility lines underground unless and
until the local legislative body of the city, the Common Council, shall enact an ordinance
requiring the same."
Mr. Reps MOVED, "the Board approves the conditional approval of the plan with the
exception of the underground wiring requirement." Seconded by Mr. Burns.
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VOTE: yes - Messrs. Reps, Burns and Conley.
no - Messrs. Schmidt, Doney and Korf.
Mr. Putney voted yes, thus the motion passed.
3. Review of Zoning Ordinance - Director Kasprzak requested and received permission
for the Zoning Review Committee (Messrs. George Pfann, Murray Van Marter, James Parkes and
G. Kasprzak) to present the new zoning ordinance. He also distributed copies of the
existing ordinance for use of the Board in comparing with the new one.
4. Referral from the Board of Public Works - The referral from -the Board of Public
Works dated March 11, 1970, to the Planning Board regarding prohibition of parking on
Spencer Road has been reviewed and the following are the Board's comments:
1. The Planning Board has no jurisdiction over parking regulations in the city.
2. The existing right-of-way is 50 feet wide; also, the existing pavement varies from
18-22 feet and is in need of some improvements. There are no sidewalks or curbs
on this street.
3. The present width of pavement and parked cars make travel on Spencer Road rather
difficult.
4. It is therefore recommended that any improvements to Spencer Road should include
widening of the pavement to a constant 24 feet width with curbs on both sides and
provision of sidewalk on the N-W side of the street since the right-of-way on the
S-E side is, in some instances, located on the building line.
5. No parking be permitted, now or when new pavement and sidewalk are constructed,
on the N-W side of the street. The Planning Board is aware of the topography.
problems on the N-W side; however, the right-of-way is, it seems, wide enough to
accept this type of approach toward the solution of this problem.
6. Sidewalk, when built, should be located on the N-W side of the street; however,
this type of approach would have to resolve following points, i.e. who is going
to be responsible for the cost and maintenance of the sidewalk or is it fair to
construct sidesalk on one side of the roadway, should property owners on both
sides be responsible for the sidewalk, etc.?
The least possible action recommended now is prohibition of parking on the N-W side
of the street at all times.
Mr. Schmidt MOVED, "the item be referred back to B.P.W. with the recommendations of
the Board." Seconded by Mr. Korf. CARRIED.
NEW PUSINESS: None.
MISCELLANEOUS:
1. Review of Zoning Case - Request for a variance at 313 E. Lincoln Street - B.Z.A.
Case #878 - to conduct a barbershop at the above address in R-3 zone which premises have
been used for business purposes since 1960 (as a restaurant, also a beauty parlor; the
latter vacated the premises in February 1970). Mr. Burns MOVED, "the Board approves the
request." Seconded by Mr. Conley. CARRIED.
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2. Summer Help - Director Kasprzak requested permission of the Board to hire a couple
of persons to work in the department during the summer months. Mr. Schmidt MOVED, "the
Board gives approval." Seconded by Mr. Korf. CARRIED.
MEETING ADJOURNED at 10:30 p.m.
Gregory Kasprzak
5.6.70 Planning Director
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