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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-PDB-1970-04-22 M E M O R A N D U M SUBJ: Correction of PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS, April 22, 1970 TO: Members of the Planning Board �- /Y/•,Dvfrs2y �hm. Plevimi��e ,$osrrp�. FROM: 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. x 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. 2 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. 3 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 1 4