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' • NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Board will be held Tuesday.-- -- -
December-21 ,
uesday_,_ -_-
December-21 , 1982, at 7:30 PM in 'iCouncil Chambers, City Hall , 108, East Green_
I Street,_ Ithaca, New York.
AGENDA
1 . Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes (October &.November)
3. Privilege of the floor: public comment on matters of interest
4. Communications
5. Chairman's report_
6. Committee reports, if any
7. Director's report
8. Staff reports
9. ZONING APPEALS REVIEW (see attached): 8:30 PM
10. Old business
11 . New business: 1 . Inlet Island Development Proposal : An alternative to
the development of a hotel on city-owned property adjacent
to the Station Restuarant has been suggested, consisting of
units of housing which may be used on a time-sharing basis
(resort/tourist use dur -ng the summer) . The concept will
be presented for discussion .and Board comment.
2. U-Fair. Subdivi:s.i:on Preliminary approval?
12. Miscellaneous
13. Adjournment
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DECEMBER APPEALS
1475 Appeal of Collegetown Motor Lodge for Area Variances to permit con-
struction of a 2000 S.F. one-storey office building on the lodge's
parking lot. The development would result in a slight parking
deficiency, and the building would be deficient in required side
yard for the 132a zone; existing legally-nonconforming rear yard
deficiencies for the lodge would not be increased.
1476 Appeal of R.and T. Garrison and J. Jackson for Use Variance to permit
use of the large single-family house at 415 Elm Street in an R2a
zone, as a tourist 'lodge. This is essentially the same appeal as
was recommended for. approval by the Board in' June, but denied by BZA
for lack of demonstrated hardship, i .e. , that the property could not
be sold for a permitted use. The property has now been for sale for
9 months with essentially no other interest, which appellants feel
constitutes grounds for rehearing.
1477 Appeal of Block 99 Partnership for Area Variances to permit a 48-room,
• 8--storey expansion of the Ramada Inn, in a B-4 zone. The existing
facility is deficient in parking, which would be substantially exacer-
bated by the addition, though the adjacent City lot may be considered
to compensate at least partially for this deficiency. The height limit
for the zone is 4 storeys.
1478 Appeal of Ithaca College for Use Variance to permit construction of
a central service building at 116 Coddington Road, in an R2a zone. The
property is contiguous to other college land in the Town on which
other service facilities are located, as well as two college-owned
detached residences in the City, and to a city water tank. Location
of the facility on the college property in the Town is constrained by
presence of a power line.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Planning and Dev. Board will be held Tuesday,
November 30, 1982, at 7:30 PM in the Common Council Chamber, City Hall ,
108 E. Green St. , Ithaca, New York.
AGENDA
1 . Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes (Sept. and Oct.) (defer until after public hearing)
3. PUBLIC HEARING for Subdivision: Public comment on the proposed division
of property at 723 Cascadilla St. into two parcels. The property is
in an 1-1 (industrial ) zone, and the resulting parcels would comply
with zoning requirements with the exception of a legally nonconforming
structure on one. The parcels thus created could be developed for
industrial or commercial uses. Planning Board action on 'Final Approval
of this subdivision may follow the hearing immediately.
4. Privilege of the floor: public comment on matters of interest.
5. Communications.
6. Chairman's report.
7. Committee reports , if any.
8. Director's report.
9. Staff reports
10. ZONING APPEALS REVIEW (see attached) for 8:30 PM
11 . OLD BUSINESS
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. Miscellaneous
14. A D J O U R N M E N T
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SIGN APPEAL 12-1-82: Appeal of Byrne Dairy, Inc. for a variance from Section 34.5
of the Sign Ordinance to permit erection of a free-standing
sign of sixty square feet at 213 Meadow St., in a B-2a
district where such signs are limited to a maximum of fifty
square feet.
APPEAL 1472: _ Appeal of D. L Ken_ 19--(setback
rick: an_d__S.._gl_umpnthal-fo-r-._r-ea- I/ar-ia-ncPs u-nder---
Sec. 30_.25, . Co t 12 (setback for sideyard) and Sec 30.49
(extension or enlargement of a non-conforming structure) to
permit a small addition to the rear of the single-family house
at 117 Pearsall Pl . , in an R-lb district, because the addition
will be partially within the required sideyard, and the exist-
ing structure is also partially within the sideyard.
APPEAL 1473: Appeal of I. and J. Johnson for Area Variances under Sec. 30.49
and Sec. 30.25, Cols. 4, 10, 12 and 14 for deficiencies in
off-street parking, lot size, lot coverage, front yard, one side
yard and rear yard setbacks to permit conversion of the two-
family dwelling at 329-331 W. Seneca St. to a multiple (four
family) dwelling. The property is in a B-2a district, in which
the proposed use is permitted.; however, appellants must obtain
Area Variances for the deficiencies before a permit can be
issued for the increase in dwelling units. An appeal to permit
conversion to four apartments was denied by the B.Z.A. on
November 1 ; appellant is returning with new information so
support the appeal .
APPEAL 1474: Appeal of B. Kasonic d/b/a/ Kasonic Builders for a Use Variance
to permit use of a portion of the property at 601-19 W. Clinton
St. (Clinton Plaza West) for display furniture, manufacture,
sales, and materials storage. The property is in a B-2a
district in which manufacturing and storage uses are not permit-
ted.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Board will be held
Tuesday, October 26, 1982, at 7:30 PM in the Common Council ,Chambers,
City Hall , 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York.
AGENDA
1 . Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes (August and September)
3. Privilege of the Floor P blic Comment on Matters of Interest.
4. Communications
5. Chairman's Report
6. Committee Reports: a. Codes �& Admin. - Collegetown Zoning & Parking
b. Any Other
7. Director's Report: Board Responsibilities and Priorities in Zoning Appeals
8. Staff Reports
9. ZONING APPEALS REVIEW (8:30 PM)*
10. Old Business : Collegetown Zoning: Review and discussion of the Working
Paper on Zoning Strategies for Collegetown Redevelopment, previously
distributed. At present, it appears desirable to settle on one of
the strategies so that staff can have a detailed proposal ready for
Board consideration by December. This will permit the changes which
will guide development to be made effective in time to be taken into
account during the project planning and preparation of the overall
urban design plan, and to affect any interim development on properties
not directly related to the Performing Arts Center.
Collegetown Parking: Review and discussion of the traffic consultant's
findings and recommendations. Ultimately, changes which may be deter-
mined necessary for the proper functioning of the project should be
adopted by Council (where zoning and parking regulations are affected
and Public Works (for equipment purchase and other implementing measures)
in time to be in effect as the project is built.
11 . New Business: Preliminary Subdivision: The owner of the parcel across
Cascadilla St. from Purity Ice Cream, where the Mobil oil tank farm was
previously located, requests approval of his sale of a portion of the
property. -
12. Miscellaneous
13. Adjournment
*Appeals 1464 (Scoones, 109 Elston P1- -) , 1470 (Jonson, 329-31 W. Seneca)
and 1471 (Palmer, 969 E, State) have been held over by BZA and may elect
to be re-heard by the Planning Board. No new appeals.
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE. OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Planning & Development Board will be held Tues-
day, September 28, 1982, at 7:30 -pm, in the Common Council , City Hall ,
108 E. Green St. , Ithaca, New York.
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes (July & August)
3. Privilege of the floor: Public comment on matters of interest
4. Communications
5. Chairman's report
6. Committee reports, if any
7. Director's report
8. Staff reports
9. ZONING APPEALS REVIEW (8:30 pm - see attached)
10. Old Business
11. New Business.
12. Miscellaneous
13. Adjournment
ZONING APPEALS - September 28, 1982
SIGN APPEAL
10-1-82: Appeal of Hancock Plaza Property for variance to the Sign Ordinance
to permit use of an existing structure, above the building roof line,
as support and backdrop for a sign to identify the shopping center.
Under Section 34.6 a shopping center sign is permitted, however, the
location (above the roof) is not. The property, at 300-317 Hancock
St. is in a B-2a district and requires variance before a sign permit
can be issued.
APPEAL 1468: Appeal of The Estate of J. B. Palmer for Area Variances for deficiencies
in lot size, lot width, front yard, and one side yard, to permit
continued use of an efficiency apartment which was constructed
without a building permit at 969 E. State -St. The property is
in an R-1b. district, in which use as a two-family dwelling is permitted;
however, appellant must obtain variances for the deficiencies before a
Certificate of Compliance can be issued.
APPEAL 1469: Appeal of E. Whitted for Area Variances for deficiencies in off-street
parking, lot width and one sideyard to permit an addition to the rear of
the owner-occupied first floor dwelling unit at 324 Center St. The
property is in an R-2b district, in which the existing use as a two-
family dwelling is permitted; however, appellant must obtain area
variances for the deficiencies before a building permit can be issued.
APPEAL 1470: Appeal of I. and J. Jonson for Area Variances for deficiencies in off
street parking, lot size, lot coverage, front, side and rear yard
setbacks to prmit conversion of two-family dwelling at 329-331 W.
Seneca St. to a multiple (four family) dwelling. The property is in
a B-2a district, in which the proposed use is permitted; however,
appellants. must obtain variances for the deficiencies before a
building permit can be issued for the increase in number of dwelling
units. A previous appeal to permit conversion from a' two-family to
a six-family dwelling was denied by the BZA in May.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular meeting of the Planning & Development Board will be held Tuesday,
August 24, 1982, at 7:00 p.m,*, in the Common Council Chambers,. City Hall ,
108 E. Green St. , Ithaca, New York.
AGENDA
1. Call to order (7:00 pm)*
2. Special Orders of Business:
a. West End/Inlet Island Design presentation
b, West End/Inlet UDAG proposal
c. Rothschilds Building UDAG
d. ARC grant proposals:
1. Rothschilds
2. West End/Inlet
3. Collegetown
3. Approval of minutes (June & July)
4. Privilege of the floor: Public comment on matters of interest
5. Communications
6. Chairman's report
7. Committee reports
a. .NeighLorhood Improvement& Housing Reconstruction Home (see Zoning Appeals)
8. Director's report
9. Staff reports
10. ZONING APPEAL REVIEW (8:30 pm -- see attached)
11. Old Business
a. Board responsibility in zoning appeal review
b, Any other
12. New Business:
a. Collegetown Developer Selection review
b. Any other
13. Miscellaneous
14. Adjournment
*PLEASE NOTE EARLIER STARTING TIME OF 7:00 PM*
ZONING APPEALS August 24, 1982
APPEAL 1456; Appeal of Reconstruction Home, Inc. for consideration of Area
Variances to-permit construction of an' addition to the existing
building at-318 S. Albany`St. which exceeds the number of stories,
height, and lot coverage permitted. The property is in an R-3a
district, .in which the proposed and existing nursing home use is
permitted, A Neighborhood Improvement and Housing Committee
report will be presented.
SIGN APPEAL Appeal of L, E, Weaver for Variance under Sec. 34,5 (commercial
9-1-82: signs in residential districts) , and Sec. 34.8`A (sign setbacks
in residential districts)_of the Sign Ordinance to permit erection
of a thirty-two square foot commercial sign within ten feet of the
. public right-of-way at"490 Floral Ave. (_Glenside Monument Company) .
The proposed sign i;s larger than the five square foot maximum
permitted for commercial sign in the R-3a district in which
the property is located (though smaller than the existing one) and
would be too close to the public right-of-way,
APPEAL1462; Appeal of Fe C. Flannery for Area Variances for deficiencies in
off-street parking, lot size, lot coverage and setbacks for two
front yards, one side yard and rear yard, to permit continued
use of the two-story residential building at-329-31 N. Geneva.-
St, as a multiple dwelling, The property is Th' an- R-36district,
in which the use is permitted; however, since "grandfather rights"
as a preexisting non--conforming multiple dwelling had not been
established at the time of the zoning change, appellant must
obtain Area Variances for the deficiencies before a Certificate
of Compliance can be issued for the property.
APPEAL .1463 Appeal of R. Bordoni for Area Variances for deficiencies in lot
coverage, front yard setback for two front yards- one side yard,
and rear yard to permit construction of an open deck at the
rear and side of the one-family dwelling at�2-lO Bryant Ave. The
property is in an R--lb district, in which the existing use is
permitted,
APPEAL 1464; Appeal of N. . Scoones for a Use and Area Variances for deficiencies
in lot width, ,front yard, and minimum side yard setbacks to permit
conversion of the single family residence at-109 Elston P1 , to a
multiple dwelli.ng The property is in .an -R-2a' district, in which
the proposed use is not permitted; therefore appellant must obtain
a Use Variance for the proposed use, as well as Area Variances for
the deficiencies before a permit can be issued for the proposed
conversion.
APPEAL 1465;, Appeal of D, Robertson for a Use Variance to permit continued use
of the first floor of the single family residence at-606''Cascadilla
"St. for a contractor"s shop and storage, The property is`�in an
Rab district, in which the existing use as a contractor'.s shop
and storage is not permitted. This use was previously approved
as a home occupation; however, the operator of the business no
longer lives on the premises, and a use variance is required to
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permit the non-.conforming use to continue, Variances for the
existing area deficiencies were granted on January 8, 1981, but
previous appeal for the Use Variance was denied on January 18,
1982. r e
APPEAL 1466: Appeal of D. W. Dickinson for Use Variances for deficient front , -
yard setback to permit use of the existing barn at 311 Hudson Pt;5�
for storage of furnishings, furniture, appliances, etc. associated
with a business, and storage of motor vehicles, The property is
in an R-2a district, in which the proposed use is not permitted;
therefore appellant must obtain a Use Variance for the proposed
use, and also an Area Variance for the deficiency before an occu-
pancy permit can be issued for the proposed use
APPEAL 1467: Appeal of B. Bard for Use Variance and Area Variances for deficient
front yard setback, to permit use of the vacant storage/commercial
buildings at 831 Cliff St, for a contractor's office and warehouse.
The property is in an R-3a district, in which the proposed use is
not permitted.
NOTICE OF MEETING:
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Board will be held
Tuesday, July 27, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. , in the Common Council Chambers,
City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Staff Reports
a) Small Cities Program: Presentation/discussion of application for
2nd yr. co;itiruation of 3-yr. program grant. Timetable and
component activities, funding, and summary of lst yr. progress.
b) West End Development: Status report, presentation and discussion
of preliminary planning and design concepts and program. Urban
designer Peter Trowbridge will present preliminary site analyses
and show slides of waterfront developments in other communities.
c) Hydropower: brief status report.
d) Collegetown Development: status. Architect James Stirling has
been selected to design Cornell's Performing Arts Center, and
prepare overall design recommendations for the project area, and
traffic consultant Warren Travers to study circulation and parking.
Staff is proceeding with analysis of the area's zoning and other
planning considerations.
4. Privilege of the Floor: .Public Comment on Matters of Interest.
5. Communications
6. Chairman's Report
7. Committee report:
8. 1Diz_ector,':sRepor t
9. ZONING APPEAL Rr;VIEW (8:30 P-M. - see attached)
10. Old Business:
a) Board responsibility do zoning appeal review. Research of this question
should be complete for discussion in August.
b) Any other. ..
11. New Business
a) Department Budget: A tentative proposed budget is attached
for Board member review. The Director will consider any
recommended additions or revisions for inclusion in the pre-
liminary .budget request which is to be submitted August 1.
b) Miscellaneous
12. Adjournment
ZONING APPEALS - July 27, 1982
APPEAL 1455: Appeal of Calvo for Area Variances for deficiencies in front
yard setback and minimum setback for one side yard, to
permit extension of the screen porch on the one-family
house at 110 Cobb St. , in an R-lb district. The existing
use is permitted; however, afpellants must obtain area
variances before a building permit can be issued.
APPEAL 1456: Appeal of Reconstruction Home, Inc. for Area Variances to
permit construction of a building which exceeds number of
stories, height, and lot coverage permitted, which will be
an addition to the existing building at 318 S. Albany St.
The property is in an R-3a district, in which use as a
nursing home is permitted; however, the appellants must
obtain area variances before a building permit can be
issued. Three alternative schemes have been developed of
which appellant's preference is for one with a height of
five stories. Though portions of the existing facility
would be demolished, each of the alternates would result in
total lot coverage exceeding that permitted.
APPEAL 1457: Appeal of Collegetown Motor Lodge, Inc. for Area Variances
for deficiencies in side yard, minimum rear yard setbacks
to permit addition to the motel at 312 College Ave. for two
additional rooms and a meeting room. The property is in
a B-2a district, in which a motel is permitted; however,
appellants must obtain area variances before a building
permit :can be issued.
APPEAL 1458: Appeal of Novarr for Use Variance and area variance for de-
ficient front yard setback, to permit conversion of the
Valentine Dormitories at 115-17 Valentine Pl. to thirty-six
(36) apartments. The property is in a P-1 district, in
which the proposed use as apartments is not permitted;
therefore appellant must obtain a use variance, and under
Section. 30.49 the appellant must also obtain an area
variance before a building permit can be issued for the con-
version.
APPEAL 1459: Appeal of Dieterich for Area Variance for deficiency in side
yard setback to permit conversion of one efficiency apart-
ment to a one-bedroom apartment in the four-unit apartment
house at 509-11 E. Buffalo St. The property is in an R-3a
district, in which a multiple dwelling is permitted; however,
appellant must obtain an area variance before a building
permit can be issued.
APPEAL 1460: Appeal of Cornell University for Use Variance and Area Variances
for deficiencies in front yard and side yard setback to permit
use of the residence at 316 Fall Creek Drive for the Modern
Indonesia Project (.a research facility consisting of offices,
library, and seminar room) . The property is in an R-2a district
in which the proposed use is not permitted; therefore appellant
ZONING APPEALS - July 27, 1982
must obtain a use variance, and under Section 30.49, must
also obtain area variances before a building permit can
be issued for the proposed use. An earlier appeal for
use of this property for offices for the University
Publications Office was denied on October 9, 1980.
APPEAL 1461: Appeal of J. V. Junod for Area Variances for deficiencies
.in off-street parking, lot size, lot width, front yard and
side yard setback to permit occupancy of the single-family
home at 207 West Clinton St. as a Doctor's Office, plus an
apartment. The property is in an R-3.8L district, in which
the proposed use is permitted; however, appellant must
obtain an area variance before the proposed occupancy can
be permitted.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING:
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Board will be held
Tuesday, June 29, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. ,., in. the Common Council Chambers,
City Hall , 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York.
AGENDA
i. Call to order
2. Approval of minutes
3. Communications
4. Chairman's report
5. Committee reports: a. Economic Development Committee
b. Any other
6. Director's report: Update on Rules of Procedure for Board (under
study by staff) and voting on matters before the
Board
7. Staff reports (see under old business)
8. Zoning Appeal Review (8:30 pm) - see attached
9. Old Business: a. Discussion of staff report on Cherry St. Industrial Park
b. Discussion of staff report on Center Ithaca
c. Discussion of BZA Chairman Weaver's response to Mr.
Rogers' letter on zoning
d, Any other
10. New business, if any
11. Miscellaneous, if any
12. Adjournment
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ZONING APPEALS June 29, 1982
APPEAL 1445; Appeal of E. Hartmanis for Area Variances for deficient front,
side, `and rear yard setbacks, to permit retention of the
existing deck and "Jacuzzi" structure at-408 W. State St.
The property is in a B-2a district, in which the existing
business use is permitted; however, appellant must obtain
variances for the deficiencies before a building permit can
be issued for the structure, which was erected without a
permit.
APPEAL 1447: Appeal of R. Shannon and R. Carmean for Area Variances
for deficient off-street parking and side yard setback,
to permit conversion of one of the existing four apartments
at 103 E. Spencer St. to a cooperative living unit for four
unrelated persons. The property is located in an R-3b
district, in which use is permitted; however, appellant
must obtain variances for the deficiencies before a permit
can be issued for the conversion.
APPEAL 1448: Appeal of D. F. Morgan, Sr. for Area Variance for deficient
side yard to. permit addition to the existing one-family
dwelling at--113 W. York St. to enlarge the kitchen. The
property is in an R-2b district in which the existing use
is permitted; however, the appellant must obtain a variance
before a permit can be issued.
APPEAL 1449; Appeal of the Henry Highland Garnet Lodge for Use and Area
Variances for deficient front and side yard setbacks to
permit use of the existing vacant one-family house at 617
W, Green St, as a fraternal and religious lodge. The
property is in an R-3b district, in which the proposed use
is not permitted; appellant must obtain a use variance and
area variances before a building. permit or Certificate of
Occupancy can be issued for the proposed use.
APPEAL .1450: Appeal of F. Welch. for a Special Permit to permit continued
accessory use of the two-family house at �428 N, Tioga St.
for a business office/home occupation. The property is
in an R-2b district, in which use as a business office is
permitted onlyunderSpecial Permit; owner does not have a
permit for the current use,
APPEAL 1451: Appeal of R. & .T. Garrison and J. Jackson for a Use Variance
to permit use of the existing single-family dwelling at
415 Elm St. as an Inn for overnight (paying) guests. The
property is in anR-2a district, in which the proposed use
is not permitted; therefore appellants must obtain a use
variance before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued.
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APPEAL 1452: Appeal of Triaxon Ithaca, Inc. for Area Variances for
deficient front yard setback for two front yards , to permit
addition to the existing commerical building atA 04 Cherry St.
The property is in an I�1 district, in which the existing use
is permitted however., appellant must obtain variances before
a permit can be issued for the addition.
APPEAL 1453: Appeal of The Ithaca Housing Authority for Area Variances for..
deficient off-street parking, and building height exceeding the
maximum permitted, to permit construction of a six story multiple
dwelling which will be connected to the existing fifteen story
multiple dwelling. (Titus Towers) at1800 S. Plain St. The property
is in an R-3b district, in which the'proposed use i's permitted;
appellant must obtain variances before a building permit can
be issued.
APPEAL 1454; Appeal of Mr Shen for Area Variances for deficiencies in off-
street loading and rear yard setback, to permit conversion
of second floor commercial space to two apartments in the
existing commerical and residential building (..'Simeon's ' ) at
104 N. Aurora St,/224 E, State St, The property is in a B-3
district, in which the proposed use is permitted; appellant
must obtain variances before a permit can be issued for the
conversion.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEET-I-PIG:
The regular meeting of the Planning and Development Board will be held
Tuesday, May 25, 1982, at 7:30 p,m. , in the Common Council. Chambers ,
City Hall , 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York,
AGENDA
1 . Approval of Minutes
2. Communications
3. Chairman's Report
4. Reports from Director and Staff
a, Ithaca Center
b. Cherry St, Industrial Park
c. Northside Zoning
5. Committee Reports
a. Codes & Administration: P-1 Zoning
6, Zoning Appeal Review (8:30 pm) - see attached
7. Old Business
a. Reconstruction Home update
8. New Business
9. Miscellaneous
Zoning Appeals May 25, 1982
Appeal 1437: Appeal of M. Skibinski for Area Variences for deficiencies in
off-street parking, -lot coverage, front yard and sideyard set-
back, to permit addition of a second floor bedroom for the
owner's unit of the two family dwelling at-�05=-207 E Yates
St, The property is in an R-2b district, ih' ich the use
as` a two-family dwelling is permitted; however, appellant
must obtain Area Variances for the listed deficiencies before
a building permit can be issued,
Appeal 1438: Appeal of E. Devereux for Area Variances for deficiencies in
front yard setback for two front yards, to permit a carport
in the front yard of the one-family dwelling at 142_ Hawthorne_
Pl . The property is in an R-ib district, in which_the
proposed use is permitted; however, appellant must obtain
an Area Variance for the listed deficiencies before a building
permit can be issued.
Appeal 1439: Appeal of D. Lorenzini for Area Variances for deficiencies
in lot size, width, lot coverage, and setbacks for both
sideyards, to permit addition of a garage to 303 Hillview
Pl . The property is in an R-1b district, in w i-ch the_
proposed use as a two-family dwelling is permitted; however,
appellant must obtain Area Variances for the listed
deficiencies before a building permit can be issued.
Appeal 144.0_: Appeal of G. R. Banfield for Area Variances for deficiencies
in front yard and rearyard setbacks to permit a 2,000
square foot addition to the light industrial building at
-803-805 Cascadilla St. The property is in an I-1 district,
in which light industry is permitted; however, appellant
must obtain Area Variances for the listed deficiencies
before a building permit can be issued.
Appeal 1441: Appeal of K. Loehr-Balada for Area Variance for lot size,
to permit addition of a garage at -303 Richard P1 . The
property is in an R-1a` district, in which use as two-
family dwelling is permitted; however, appellant must
obtain Area Variance for. the listed deficiency before
a building permit can be issued.
Appeal 1442: Appeal of J . Fane for Area Variances for deficiencies in
off-street parking, off-street loading, lot coverage,
setbacks for both sideyards, and rearyard setback, to
permit construction of a one-story retail building at
119-121 Dryden Rd. The property is in-a B-2a district,
in which retailuse is permitted; however, appellant
must obtain Area Variances for the listed deficiencies
before a building permit can be issued. i
Appeal 1444; Appeal of K, and A. Bangerter for Area Variances for
deficiencies in frontyard and sideyard setbacks , to
permit addition of-.,.a deck to the two"family house at
120 Columbia`-St. The property is in an R-2a district,
'in' which the use is permitted; however, appellant must
obtain Area Variances for the listed deficiencies
before a building permit can be issued.
Appeal 1446_: Appeal of V. and R. Zikakis for Use Variance to permit
construction of mini-storage buildings for public
rental at-416 ElmirA,,Rd, The property is in a B-5
district, 1" which the proposed use is not permitted.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
The regular. meeting_ of the Planning and -Development Board will. be held
Tuesday, April 27, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. , in the Common Council Chambers,
City Hall , 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York.
AGENDA
1 . Public Hearing for Subdivision - Boardman House
a. Motion to open hearing
b. Description of proposed subdivision by applicant representative
and/or Planning and Development staff
c. Statements from parties in favor of subdivision (oral and written, if any) , :..-
d. Statementsfrom parties opposing subdivision (oral and written, if any)
e. Questions by Board members concerning statements received
f, Motion to close hearing
g. Action on approval (may be deferred.)
2. Approval of March, 1982 minutes
3. Chai rman`'-s report
4. Director's report
5. Staff reports
6. Committee reports
a. Economic Development: Collegetown Results of the committee's meeting :";
will be presented and discussed. A recommendation to Common Council ,
which will be considering the nature and extent of further city involve-
ment in the area's development at its May meeting, may be presented here
.or deferred until later in the agenda.
7. Old busi ness. `_
a.:° Co Tlegetown: status; discussion, and ac.ti'on, as appropriate
b. ' Boardman: Subdivision: action, if not taken earlier. ;, Note that Zoning'
Appeal 7434, an this agenda deals with;, t`[ie zoning aspects of the proposed
subdivision.
c P-1 . Zoning: A draft proposal for ordinance amendment"to'provde more
thorough evaluation of school re-use-'proposals, through a-special permit
system, is under study by Council ; and should be referred to the Board's:
Codes and Administration committee for review and recommendation.
d. Fall Creek Hydropower: status. Council will, at its May meeting, consider',-
the special Hydropower- Commission, on which Mr, Sampson served, to oppose-
the Synergics and Cornell license applications, and to take steps which
could lead to city preemption of the project, or at least more control of
the outcome. Several groups have announced opposition to the development.
The nature and extent of Board involvement depends on Council 's action.
8.- Zoning Appeals (8:30 p.m. ) see attached.
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9. New business -
a. Reconstruction Home: the decision to replace the existing facility
with a larger structure on the same site may have impacts of concern
to the Board. Staff will investigate and report as appropriate; the
Board may wish to refer the issue to committee, for oversight and
coordination.
10. Miscellaneous
ZONING APPEALS - April 27, 1982
Appeal 1430: Appeal of Jonson for Area Variances for deficiencies in off-
street parking, permitted lot coverage, depth of side and rear
yards, to permit conversion of the two-family dwelling at 329-331
Seneca to a six-apartment multiple dwelling. The property is
located in a B-2a district which permits the use as a six-unit
multiple dwelling; however appellant must obtain variance for
listed deficiencies before a permit can be considered for. the
conversion.
Appeal 1431 : Appeal of SGF Pizza, Inc. d/b/a Godfather's Pizza, for Area
Variance for deficient front yard setback, to permit addition
to the rear of .the restaurant building at 374 Elmira Road (for-
merly Lum's) . The property is in a B-5 district where the use
is permitted; however appellant must obtain variance for listed
deficiencies before a permit can be issued for the addition.
Sign Appeal
5-1-82: Sign Variance to permit retention of the non-conforming sign
structure at 374 Elmira Road (formerly Lum's) . The sign is
now on City property; a ten foot setback is required for free-
standing signs in the B-5 zone.
Appeal -1432: Appeal of Tucker for a Special Permit and Area Variances for
deficiencies in front and side yard depth, and setback require-
ments for an accessory structure, to permit use of the garage
at. 307 Plain for the home occupation of catering service. The
property is in a R=2b district in which a home occupation is
permitted, if the BZA finds that the proposed use meets the
requirements for a Special Permit and the definition of a home
occupation. Appellant must also obtain variance for listed
area deficiencies.
Appeal 1433: Appeal of McGuire for a Use Variance to permit use of 601-19
Clinton (former Co-op Store) for an automobile dealership. The
property is in a B-2a district where automobile sales and service
is not permitted.
Appeal 1434 Appeal of Tompkins County for Area Variances for deficiencies in
off-street loading and side yard depth, to permit subdivision of
property at 120-128 East Buffalo Street (Boardman House) into a
separate parcel . The property, in a newly-designated B-1b
(business-office) use district, would be deficient in required
off-street loading and one sideyard setback if subdivided as
planned; therefore variances must be obtained before subdivision
can be approved
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Appeal 1435: Appeal of McPherson for Area Variances for deficiencies in lot
size and side yard setback, to permit a small addition to the
` four-unit apartment house at 116 Seneca to create an additional
bedroom. The property is in a B-la district in which multiple
dwellings are permitted; however appellant.must obtain variance
for deficiencies before a permit can be considered for expansion.
Appeal 1436: Appeal of the Chamber of Commerce for Interpretations of the
Zoning Ordinance under Section 30.49 and of a variance granted to
the Chamber in 1972; to determine whether the Ordinance or the 1972
variance placed conditions or limits which would prevent expansion
of the non-conforming use. In the event of unfavorable interpre-
tation appellant requests a Use Variance and an Area Variance for
existing deficiencies in off-street parking and front yard setback,
to permit expansion of office use in the building. The property
at 122 Court is in an R-3a district in which offices are not
permitted. The current use was permitted under the 1972 variance,
and appellant proposes to expand office use beyond that described
in the 1972 appeal . A similar previous appeal was heard and denied
by the Board in December 1981 ,