HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG-PDB-1979 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Board will be held
December 18, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall ,
108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850,
AGENDA
1 . Call to order.
2. Approval of Minutes: Deferred minutes of September 4th meeting,
November 1 (deferred October meeting); November
27 meeting,
3. Special order of business; Any persons wishing to be heard on subjects
pertinent to planning and development.
4. Chairperson's report.
5. ZONING CASES:
SIGN APPEAL 11,2-79; Appeal of Alpha Epsilon Pi , located at 140 Thurston
Avenue, for variance under Section 34.5 signs in
a e dential districts of the Sign Ordinance to
permit retention of the existing sign in an R-U
district in which such signs are not permitted.
Continuation of Appeal . A committee report is
expected.
Any other appeals.
6, Communications, if any
7. Committee Reports:
a, Codes & Ordinances 1 , "Appeals Notification Form"
2. Fraternity Signs
b. Neighborhood Development & Housing; Rt. 13 Ithaca7_Cortland
8. Old Business: Action on committee recommendations
9. New Business: CD Executive Director; Discussion of designating the Planning
Director, who now acts in this capacity without the title,
10. Miscellaneous
11 . Adjournment
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Board will beheld
November 27, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall ,
108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850,
AGENDA
1 . Call to order.
2. Approval of minutes.
3. Special order of business: Any persons wishing to be heard on
subjects pertinent to planning and development.
4, Chairperson's report.
5. ZONING CASES;
APPEAL 1287; Area Variance under Section 30.25, columns 7, 11 , 13 and
IT (minimum width at street line, minimum front, sideand rear yard
depths) to permit construction of a one-bedroom dwelling unit over an
existing garage at 108 Elston Place, The property is located in an R-3a
(residential ) use district, has no frontage on a City street, and does
not have the required front yard depth.
SIGN APPEAL 11-2-,79; Appeal of Phi Kappa Sigma, located at 5 Ridgewood
Road, Phi. Delta , heta, located at 2 Ridgewood Road, and Alpha Epsilon Pi ,
located at 140 Thurston Avenue, for variances under Section 34.5 (signs
in a residential district) of the Sign Ordinance to permit retention of
the existing signs at the above locations, in an R-U (residential ) district
in which such signs are not permitted,
SIGN APPEAL 12-1r79, Appeal of Bool 's Flower Shop for a sign variance
under Sections 3476 (Projecting Signs) and 34.3 (Historic Signs) of the
Sign Ordinance to permit retention of the existing neon sign at 209 North
Aurora Street, in a Br2b (business) district. The sign has been designated
a istoric sign by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission.
SIGN APPEAL 12-2-.79 Appeal of Fanny Farmer's Candy for a sign variance
under Sections .34.5, 34.6, 34.9 (sign regulations) and 34.3 (Historic Signs)
to permit retention of existing Carrara glass signs at l09 East State Street
in a B,3 (_business) district, The signage has been granted' histor c
designation by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission.
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6. Communications, if any
7, Committee Reports:
a. Codes& Ordinances: Proposed notice form for zoning and sign appeals.
b. Neighborhood Development & Housing: Rt. 13 improvements between
Ithaca and Cortland.
c. Any other.
8, Old Business:
a, Staff Planner opening: Interviews have been held and a selection is
expected prior to the meeting,
9. New Business, if any
10. Miscellaneous
11 . Adjournment:
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Board will be held
October 30, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall ,
108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850.
AGENDA
1 . Call to order.
2. Approval of minutes:
a. Corrections to minutes of August meeting (held September 4. )
b. Minutes of September 25 meeting,
3. Special order of business: Any persons wishing to be heard on
subjects pertinent to planning and development,
4. Chairperson's report.
5. ZONING CASES:
APPEAL 1273 (deferred fromm�August and September meetings)rc Use variance
from Section 30.25, Column 3 (accessory uses) and an Area variance from
Section 30.376 (parking areas in residential districts) to permit use of
property at 159-165 Crescent Place for a neighborhood parking lot. The
property is located in an R-2b .residential ) use district in which a
( neighborhood parking lot is not a permitted use, and the appellants also
are requesting relief from the development requirements of the Ordinance
for neighborhood parking lots. As of the date of preparation of this
agenda, staff has met with appellants and discussed the issue with Engineer-
ing staff, and is awaiting appellants' decision on how to proceed.,
APPEAL 1285: Area variance under Section 30.25, Column 11 (minimum front
yard) to permit construction of a carport in the front yard of property
at 574 Spencer Road. The property is in an R-2a (residential ) use district
and would be deficient in required front yard.
APPEAL 1286: Special Permit under Sections 30.25, Column 3 and 30.26-C .3
to permit operation of a small shop for the purpose of selling games and
miniature figurines as a home occupation at 113 Utica Street. The property
is located in an R-2b (residential ) use district in which a special permit
is required for a home occupation,
RECONSIDERATION OF APPEAL 1269: Appeal for a use variance under Section
30.25, Column 2 (perm tted' p'rimary uses) to permit the use of the property
at 1023-1025 N. Tioga Street for professional offices and residential use.
The property isocated in an R-2b (residential ) use district in which
professional offices are not a permitted use. Appellants are providing
additional information in support of their appeal .
SIGN APPEAL 11-1-79: Variance under Section 34.4B (Projecting Signs)- of
the Sign Ordinance to permit the retention of the existing Victory Liquor
Store sign at 303 Taughannock Blvd. The property is in an M-1 (Marine)
use district. The sign has been approved by the Landmarks Preservation
Commission as a historic sign.
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SIGN APPEAL 11-2-79: Appeal of three (.3) fraternities: namely, Phi Kappa
i.gma, 5 Ridgewood Road; Phi Delta Theta, 2 Ridgewood Road; and Alpha Epsilon
Pi , 140'. T urston Avenue for a sign,variance under Section 34.5 (signs .in a
residential .district of the Sign Ordinance to permit retention of existing
signs at the .above . locations. These properties}.are in an R,U (residential )
use district n-which` such signs are not permitted.
6. Communications, i'f any ..
7. Committee Reports:
a. Urban Design and Preservation: Report oh' ,plann ing issues related to
the designation.of. a-portion of -the Quadrangle of the NYS -College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences as a City Historic District. (Committee
recommendation and Board action to be considered under New,.Business.-)
b. Codes and Ordinances: Report on possible improvements to the public
notification system for zoning appeal's. Comments, complaints and .
observations from various officials and the .general public indicate
increasing need for adequate notice and descri°ption of appeals so that
persons potentially affected by a variance may be better informed of
the facts of the appeal and of their opportunities to comment thereon
for the record. (Action under New Business. )
8. Old Business:
a. Rte. 13 update: The long search for consensus has reached a juncture
at which comment on how the city may be affected by proposed improvements
to the road to Cortland appears to be in order. In particular, the
alternatives currently being advocated appear to have potential indirect
impacts on the East Hill area.
b. Rte. 96 update: NYSDoT is currently reviewing costs associated with the
project, to determine whether the project budget is adequate. Of con-
cern to them are the added costs of converting Meadow and Fulton to a
one-,way pair, and accomplishing the environmental impact evaluations for
all five alternatives on the area east of Meadow.
c. Emergency access to West Hill : Some potential is developing for the
installation of preemptive railroad crossing signals in conjunction with .
other crossing improvements.
d. Landmarks Commission staff position: The position has been advertised,
and the selection committee hopes to be able to make a decision by
November 30th.
9. New Business:
a. Spencer Road: Council has asked the Planning and Engineering staff to
make recommendations by November 7 on closing Spencer Road to through
traffic, as a result of residents' complaints.
b. Any other
10, ' Adjournment
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Board will be held
September 25, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chamber, City Hall ,
108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850.
AGENDA
1 . Call to order.
2. Approval of minutes of August 28, 1979 meeting.
3. Special order of business: Any persons wishing to be heard on
subjects pertinent to planning and development.
4. Chairperson"s report.
5. ZONING CASES:
APPEAL 1273: Use variance from Section 30.25, Column 3 (accessory
uses) and an Area variance from Section 30.37B (parking areas in
residential districts) to permit use of property at 159-165 Crescent
Place for a neighborhood parking lot. The property is located in an
K- (residential ) use district in which a neighborhood parking lot is
not a permitted use, and the appellants also are requesting relief from
the development requirements of the Ordinance for neighborhood parking
lots.
APPEAL 1275; Area variance under Chapter 35 (swimming pool regulations) ,
Section 35.4 (required side yard) to permit installation of an in-ground
swimming pool at 719 W. Court Street. The property is located in an I-1
(industrial ) use district and the pool would not have the side yards
required for swimming pools.
APPEAL 1276: Area variance under Section 30.25, Column 6 to permit use
of property located at 142 Pearsall Place as a two-family dwelling. The
property is located in a R-lb (residential) use district and is deficient
in required lot size for a twonfamily dwelling.
APPEAL 1277; Area variance under Section 30°26-B to permit a group care
home at 618-620 N. Aurora Street. The property is Located in an R72b
(residential ) use district and is deficient in both side yards,
APPEAL 1278, Area variance under Section 30,25, Column 12 to permit
construction of an addition to the present Ridley Printing structure at
317 Taughannock Blvd, The property is located in an M-1 (marine) use
district, and' an existing structure is within the required side yard.
APPEAL 1279: Area variance under Section 30.25, Columns 4, 10, 11 and
12 to permit conversion of a single-family dwelling at 109-111 Utica
Street to a two-family dwelling. The property is located in .an R-2b
residential ) use district and is deficient in required parking spaces,
exceeds the maximum permitted lot coverage and is deficient in required
front and side yards.
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APPEAL 1280: Area variance under Section 30.25, Columns 6, 7, 10, 11 ,
13 and 14 to. permit conversion of the two-family dwelling at 208 S.
Geneva Street to a three-family dwelling. The property is located in
an R-3a (residential ) use district and is deficient in`:total lot size,
wi.dth at street line, front, side and rear yards.
APPEAL 1281 : Variance from Chapter 35 (Swimming pool regulations) ,
Section 35.4, no. 3 (minimum distance of a swimming pool from any house
basement) to permit installation of an in-ground swimming pool at 6 Cornell
Walk. The property is located in an R-1a (residential ) use district and
due to topographical restrictions, the owner-.'is requesting a variance to
locate the pool within the minimum separation distance.
APPEAL 1282; Use and Area variances under Section 30,25, Column 2 and
Columns 13 and 14 to permit construction of an addition to the existing
emergency vehicle garage at the property located at 209 West Green..-Street.
The property is located in an R-3a (residential ) use district, and is
deficient in one required minimum side yard,
APPEAL 1283: Area variances under Section 30,25, Columns 11 , 132 14 and
15 to permit construction of a new office building at 202 E, Buffalo Street.
This property is located in a B-.lb (business) use district and 'is deficient
in the required yard dimensions, The property is the former YMCA site.
APPEAL 1284, Area variance under Section 30,25, Column 4 to permit
conversion of premises located at 308 Stewart Avenue from the Glad Day
Press into a Bakery,Cafe,. The property is located` 'in a B-2 (business)
use district and is deficient in off-,street parking requirements,
SIGN APPEAL 10-1-79-; Sign variance under Sections 34,48, 34.5, 34.6 and-
34,9 of the Sign Ordinance to permit the retention of the existing Hillside
Tourist Inn sign atA518 Stewart '-Avenue., in an R-3a (residential ) use district,
in which such signs are not permitted .
SIGN APPEAL 10-2-79 Sign variance under Section 34.6 of the Sign Ordinance
to permit the retention of the existing Holley's sign at 119 Er State. Street,
in a B-3 (business) use district, The sign has been approved by` the
Landmarks Preservation Commission as a historic sign.,
SIGN APPEAL 10-3-79: Appeal of Ithaca Business Systems/Cycle Supply for
Sign variance under. Sections 34.5 and 34.9 of the Sign Ordinance to permit
the placement of signs at the corner of Fourth and Hancock Streets indicating
businesses located at 310 Fourth Street, The property is located in an
R-3b (residential ) use district,-In- wh` ch such signs are not permitted. A
previous appeal was denied by the BZA in its September meeting, partly on
grounds that no hardship was demonstrated; the present appeal asserts
hardship.
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6. Communications, if any
7. Committee Reports, if any
8. Old Business: Zoning Appeal 1273 status report
9. New Business, if any
10. Adjournment
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETT'NG
i
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Board will be held
August 28, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chamber, City Hall ,
108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850,
AGENDA
1 . Call to order.
2. Public Hearing: Application for final approval of subdivision of
property at 208 Kline Rd. , in an R-2a zone, into two
parcels.
3. Approval of minutes of June 26 1979 meeting.
4. Special order of business; Any persons wishing to be heard on
subjects pertinent to planning and development,
5. Chairperson's report.
6. ZONING CASES:
APPEAL 1269 Use variance to permit part of premises at 1025 N. Tioga
Street (corner of Lincoln) , in an R-2b zone, to be used for professional
offices, Premises contain two apartments, and space in question has
previously been used for a variety of nonresidential purposes.
APPEAL 1270: Area variance to permit conversion of one family house at
109 Auburn 'Street, in an R-2b zone, to two units. No exterior change
'is proposed; property is deficient in one side yard (5 feet required,
3 feetexists) .
APPEAL 1271 ; Appeal by Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services for area
variance to permit construction of new s n le�famil house at 306 S.
p � i9 Y
Plain Street, in an R-2b zone, with one side yard smaller than required.
House would- replace a 3runit dwelling which is uneconomical to rehabili�
tate.
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APPEAL 1272: Area variances to permit conversion of structure at
433-34 N. Cayuga Street (corner of Farm Street) , in a 6-2a zone, from
six residential units' to ten, Property is nonconforming in area, side
and rear yards, and off-street parking, Total occupancy of structure
would be reduced by conversion,
APPEAL 1273: Variance to permit parking area at 159-.165 Crescent -Place?
in an R72b zone, to be improved to standards below' those required' for
neighborhood parking lots.
SIGN APPEAL 9-1-79: To permit billboards on property at 602 Hancock
Street (corner of Fourth), in an R-,3b zone, to advertise businesses
at 310 Fourth Street, The businesses are located on a dead-end section
of Fourth which is accessible only from Hancock,
SIGN APPEAL 9-2-,79; To permi4t four signs on premises of Bishop's Home
Center at 430 W State Street`, in a B-2 zone, The two extra signs would
alert customers on Seneca treet of the parking lot and rear entry access
from Seneca; total area would not exceed allowable.
SIGN APPEAL 9,3-79; To permit existing nonconforming sign to remain on
premises of D & R Liquor Store at '211, Hancock Street, in an Rr3b zone,
SIGN APPEAL 9-4-79; To perm%t,,ex ,sting..nonconforming signage to remain
at Ithaca-.Cayuga Optical Co, '. 134 'E,' State`Street (Commons) , in a B-3
zone,
7. Communications, if any
8, Committee Reports, if any
9. Old Business; ao Action on subdivision of property at 208 Kline Rd,
b, Any other
10. New Business; a, Department Budget for 1980 Tr. Board approval is
requested for a budget proposal which anticipates
a slight reduction in expenditures for 19800
be Any other
1l ,_ Adjournment
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BQARD
NOTICE QF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Board will be held June 26,
1979 at 7;30 p.m. in the Common Council Chamber, City Hall , 108 Ex Green Street,
Ithaca, New York 14850;
AGENDA
1 , Call to order,
2. Approval of minutes of May 29, 1979. meeting.
3t SSpecial order of business, Any persons wishing to be heard on subjects
pertinent to planning and development,
4, Chairperson's report,
54 ZONING CASES;
APPEAL 1261 : Use and area variances and a special permit under Section 30.25,
Columns 2, 3, and 11 , (permitted primary and secondary uses, and minimum
required front yard) to permit conversion of an existing garage to a dwelling
unit and a woodworking shop at 60.3 Spencer Road, in an R-R2b zone where a
maximum of two dwelling units are permitted on a property, and where a home
occupation requires a special permit, The appellant is proposing a total of
three dwelling units on the property, and is requesting a special permit for
the woodworking shop, The property is deficient in minimum required front
yard,
APPEAL 1262; Area variance under Section 30.25, Column 11 (minimum required
front yard) to permit conversion of the second floor at 107 First Street to
a second dwelling unit. The property is located in an R'-3b district and is
deficient in required front yard,
APPEAL 1263; Area variance under Section 30.25, Column 14 (minimum required
rear yard) to permit construction of a screened porch at 212 Homestead Terrace,
The property is located east of Cornell Street in a R-1a district, and would
be deficient in the minimum required rear yard when the porch is built.
APPEAL 1264; Area variance under Section 30.25, Columns 11 , 12, and 14
(required minimum front yard, side yard and rear yard) to permit conversion
of a barn at the rear of 312 Second Street to a dwelling unite The property
is located in an R-3b district, and is deficient in required front, side
and rear yards.
APPEAL 1265; Special permit under Section 30,25, Column 3 (permitted
accessory uses)_ to permit use of premises at 112 Parker Street for a home
occupation as areal estate office, The property is in -an R2a district in
which home occupations are permitted only with a special permit.
APPEAL 1266; Area variance under Section 30425, Column 15 (required rear yard)
to permit construction of a two-.story building containing three stores and
six apartments at 329 College Avenue (former Texaco gas station), The property
is located in a B,2b district, and would be deficient in required rear yard
if the proposed development is permitted.
6. Communications,
7, Committee Reports;
Sign Ordinance
City Graphics
8. Old Business
9, New Business
10, Adjournment,
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
The rescheduled meeting of the Planning and Development Board will be held
May 29, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Central Fire Station meeting room, 310
W.Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850.
AGENDA
1 Call to order.
2, Approval of minutes of April 24, 1979 meeting.
3. Special order of business,
4. Chairperson's Report,
5, ZONING CASES.:
APPEAL 1252: Area Variance to permit additional seating capacity for
Kelly's Dockside Kafe, 319 Taughannock Blvd. , in an M-1 zone. Ong-site
parking deficiency would increase from 16 to 18 spaces. A Codes and
Ordinances Committee recommendation will be presented.
APPEAL 1259; Area Variances to permit conversion of single--family dwelling
at 503 Chestnut Street, in an R-2a zone, to two dwelling units. Frontage
and yard setbacks are currently legally nonconforming.
APPEAL 1260; Area Variance to permit enlargement at rear of rooming
house at 205 Linn Street, in an R-3b zone. One deficient side yard,
setback would be continued by the addition.
6. Communications.
7, Committee Reports.
8. Old Business
a. Cherry Street Industrial Park Status report
91, New Business
a, Sign Ordinance
Discussion of proposed amendment to permit retention of certain
existing non-conforming signs beyond August, 1979.
10. Adjournment
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Board will be held May 22,
1979 at 7:30 p.m. in Common Council Chamber, City Hall , 108 E. Green Street,
Ithaca, New York 14850.
AGENDA
1 . Call to order.
2. Approval of minutes of April 24, 1979 meeting.
3. Special order of business.
4. Chairperson's Report.
5. ZONING CASES
APPEAL 1252; Area Variance to permit additional seating capacity for
Kelly's Dockside Kafe, 319 Taughannock Blvd. , in an M-1 zone. On-site
parking deficiency would increase from 16 to 18 spaces. A Codes and
Ordinances Committee recommendation will be presented,
APPEAL 1257 Area Variances to permit construction of a multi-story office
building at 202 E. Buffalo Street, the former Y site, in a B--lb zone,
Under the new zoning regulations, variances will be required only for
nonconforming front-yard setbacks on Tioga and Buffalo Streets,
APPEAL 1259: Area Variances to permit conversion of single-family dwelling
at 503 Chestnut Street, in an R-2a zone, to two dwelling units. Frontage
and yard setbacks are currently legally nonconforming.
APPEAL 1260: Area Variance to permit enlargement at rear of rooming
house at 205 Linn Street, in an R-3b zone. One deficient side yard,
setback would be continued by the addition,
6. Communications.
7. Committee Reports.
8. Old Business:
1 . Cherry Street Industrial Park -. Status report
9. New Business
1 . Sign Ordinance
Discussion of proposed amendment to permit retention of certain
existing non--conforming signs beyond August, 1979.
10. Adjournment.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Board will be held April
24, 1979 at 7:30 p.m, in Common Council Chamber, City Hall , 108 E. Green
Street, Ithaca, New York 14850.
AGENDA
1 Call to order.
2. Approval of minutes of the March 27, 1979 meeting.
3. Special order of business.
4. Chairperson's Report.
5. ZONING CASES:
5-1-79: Appeal to §34.6A of the Sign ordinance to permit erection of
a business sign on the east side wall of 407 W. Seneca, in a B-2 zone,
to permit better visibility of sign by one-way traffic. The ordinance
prohibits signs on other than street frontage.
APPEAL 1252: Appeal for area variance to permit addition to restaurant
space at 319 Taughannock Blvd. , in an M-1 zone. Appeal deferred from
March meeting. Property is deficient in side yards and off,-street
parking.
APPEAL 1257: Appeal for interpretation and -'area variances to permit
construction of a four to six--story commercial building at 202 E. Buffalo
Street, in a B-1 zone, Interpretation is requested to determine whether
the required parking space would not be provided by the city's Seneca
Street parking structure. If not, area variances would be requested for
parking as well as coverage, height, and all setback requirements,
APPEAL 1258: Area variances to permit construction of a one-story
commercial structure at 323-29 College Avenue, in a B-2 zone. The
building would be deficient in on-site parking, loading, and yard
setbacks, and exceed permitted coverage.
6. Communications,
7. Committee Reports.
8. Old Business:
1 . City graphics
9. New Business.
10. Adjournment.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Board will
be held March 27, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in Common Council Chamber,
City Hall, 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850.
AGENDA
1. Call to order.
2. Approval of Minutes of January 30, 1979 and Minutes of
February 27, 1979.
3. Special order of business.
4. Chairperson's Report
5. ZONING CASES:
See attached.
6. Communications.
7. Committee Reports.
8. Old Business:
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DeWitt Park Historic District Extension: This item was deferred
last month, and referred to committee. The Board is asked to make
a recommendation to Council as to whether all or part of the area
designated by the ILPC, as shown on the maps distributed last month,
should be added to the official landmark district.
9. New Business:
Town of Ithaca's subdivision:
The Department has been asked to evaluate a proposed six-lot
subdivision adjacent to the city, in the Town of Eastwood Avenue
extended, to determine its capatibility with city subdivision
regulations. The owner has been denied city water service for
the proposed subdivision, partly on the basis that it fails to
meet city subdivision standards. Staff will report on its findings.
10. Miscellaneous.
11. Adjournment.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the City Planning and Development Board.will
be held February 27, 1979- at 7:30 p.m. in Common Council Chamber,
City Hall , 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New- York.
AGENDA
1 . Call to order.
2. Approval of Minutes of January 30, 1979.
3. Special order of business: Any persons wishing to be heard on
subjects pertinent to planning and development.
4. Chairperson's Report
5. ZONING CASES:
APPEAL 1250: Appeal for Use Variance under-Section 30.25, Col . 2
(permitted uses). to permit rental of the upper unit of a two-family
dwelling to four unrelated persons, and an Area Variance under
Section 30.25, Columns 12, 13 and 14 (minimum required side
yards- and rear yard)-- to permit construction of an exterior
stairway to serve as a second-means of egress from the third
floor. The property is located at 105 College Avenue, in an
R-2b_ district, in which no more than three unrelated persons
may occupy a dwelling unit, and the property i's deficient in
both. side yards and rear yard.
APPEAL 1251 : Appeal for an Interpretation under Section 30.51
(restoration of a building after damage Y and/or an Area Variance
under Section 30.25, Columns 4, 5, 10, 12, 13 and 14 (required
off-street parking and off-street loading, maximum permitted
lot coverage, minimum required side yards and rear yard) to
permit construction of a new building which would house a
discotheque and three stores at 406-408-410 College Avenue.
The proposed building would result in deficiencies in required
off-street loading, side and rear yards, and maximum permitted
lot coverage would be exceeded. The site, located in a B-2
district, is presently occupied by a fire-damaged building, and
is deficient to some degree in all of the categories listed above.
A previous appeal was denied by the Board in November, 1978;. the
new proposal differs in that one -use (a movie theater)-has been
deleted.
6. Communications.
7. Committee Reports:.
8. Old Business.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
AGENDA
9:. New Business
Proposed additions to DeWitt Park- Historic District:
The properties indicated on the map accompanying this agenda,
principallyfn the 30O block of N. Tioga Street, were designated
by the ZLPC in December; by Ordinance, Common Council must
act on ratification at its- March meeting, with a -recommendation
from this Board to provide information on which to base a
decision. Board members are urged to familiarize themselves
with the proposed additions.
10.. Adjournment
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the City Planning and Development Board
will be held January 30, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in Common Council
Chamber, City Hall , 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New York.
AGENDA
1 . Call to order.
2. Approval of Minutes of December 19, 1978 meeting.
3. Special order of business: Any persons wishing to be heard
on subjects pertinent to planning and development.
4. Chairperson's report.
5. ZONING CASES:
APPEAL 1248: Area variance to permit addition of 2 bedrooms to
the four apartment multiple dwelling at Ill Dryden Road in a B-2
district. The property does not have the required frontage on
a public right-of®way.
APPEAL 1249: Area variance to permit construction of a two-story-
building
wo-storybuilding at 312-314 N. Aurora Street and 315 N. Tioga Street in a
B-1 district. Previous appeals on this project were denied;
appellants are requesting reconsideration of their proposal based
on the provision of some additional off-street parking, though
some deficiency would remain.
SIGN APPEAL 2-1-79: Sign Variance to place a second sign on the
property at 740C Cascadilla Street in a I-1 district. The second
sign would be on the side of the building, facing Meadow Street
(Route 13); the Sign Ordinance permits signs only on the front
of the buildings in this district. '
6. COMMUNICATIONS.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS.
8. OLD BUSINESS.
a. City-Graphics- Report
9. NEW BUSINESS:
a. OEDP
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
b. BUSINESS AREA ZONING:
Discussion of alternatives available for resolution of problems
in the area adjacent to the CBD. Development pressures and goals, private
and public, are increasingly coming into conflict with legislative and
physical constraints in this area. Part of the solution seems to lie
in the direction of zoning ordinance revision - new districts, regulations
and procedures which offer the potential of innovative and flexible
responses to development and growth initiatives have been discussed
with staff and other interested parties The problems and some alternative
solutions will be outlined, and the Board's recommendation as to the
most appropriate plan of approach will be sought.
10. MISCELLANEOUS:
a. Board Administrative Organization
Due to the volume and priority of zoning appeals generated in recent
years, a great deal of the Board's time at meetings is consumed before
other business is addressed. Possibilities for ameliorating this
situation, to free the Board's energies for consideration of broader
and frequently more vital planning issues, include holding separate
meetings for zoning recommendations or charging a committee with appeal
review for Board action. This will be discussed in conjunction with a
committee structure for more administrative efficiency.
11 . Adjournment