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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-PDB-1990-03-27 i NIIIRMS Planning and Development Board March 27, 1990 PRESENT: S. Adams, R. Berg, S. Blumenthal (Chair), J. Schroeder, A. Yale. Staff: Director H. M. Van Cort, Deputy Director Paul Mazzarella, J. Meigs, P. Weed. Also,. Applicants, Other Interested Parties, Media. 1. Meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. Privilege of the Floor: No requests made. 3. Final Subdivision Approval and Public Hearing a) Elmcrest Circle/Little. Application for minor lot line change. Berg, seconded by Yale, moved to open a public hearing. No one appeared to speak, and on motion by Yale, seconded. by Schroeder, the hearing was closed. Schroeder, seconded by Adams, moved final subdivision approval with the condition that the smaller parcel be consolidated, and the motion passed 5-0. 4. Preliminary Subdivisions a) 129 Kline Road/Vichier-Guerre. Proposed subdivision was first - considered at December 19, 1989 Board meeting. Applicants were requested to submit additional information including a topography map. After a brief discussion Schroeder, seconded by Berg moved a negative declaration of environmental significance, and the motion was carried unanimously. Then Berg, seconded by Yale, moved preliminary subdivision approval, and the motion passed 5-0. A public hearing will be held on April 24. Planning & Development Board Minutes Page t b) ' 307-09 Dey Street/Amici. This application was to be considered at the September 26, 1989 Board meeting, but was withdrawn and is being resubmitted for division of an existing lot in order to create another building lot. Negative declaration of environmental significance was moved by Yale, seconded by Schroeder, and carried unanimously. Berg, seconded by Schroeder, moved preliminary subdivision approval, and the motion passed 5-0. A public hearing will be held at the April Board meeting. 5. Site Development Plan Reviews a) 119 Wo Green Street/Real Estate Office Renovations. Peter Weed, staff landscape architect, presented the plans for this project and offered comments and suggestions. He then recommended preliminary approval, considered final. Yale, seconded by Schroeder, moved to open a public hearing. No one appeared to speak, and on motion by Berg, seconded by Schroeder, the hearing was closed. Yale, seconded by Schroeder, moved negative declaration of environmental significance, and the motion was carried unanimously. IK I Berg, seconded by Adams, moved preliminary approval and considered to be the final site development plan review after having satisfied conditions as stated in Peter Weed's memorandum of March 22, 1990 with the addition of a condition for one ornamental tree to be installed within the planting bed adjacent to the west facade at the north end of the building, and the motion passed 5-0. The Board Planning & Development Board Minutes -- 3� <�r Page 3 asked the project architect to communicate to the owners their appreciation of the proposed improvements to the site. b) Central Library Addition/Cornell University. Preliminary site development plan approval with modifications in the form of conditions, and considered to be the final site development plan and approved as such was recommended by Peter Weed. He then outlined Cornell's response to the Board's request for detailed information as requested in a March 1, 1990 letter from Mr. Weed. The Board then 'added the following two conditions to Mr. Weed's memorandum of March 27, 1990: 1. Provide for the purpose of attachment to the approved site plan, . copies of all information regarding "visible architectural elements" as reviewed and accepted by the Ithaca Land-narks Preservation Commission for the Certificate of Appropriateness. 2. Subject to the review and approval of the city attorney, provide a performance bond insuring that the restored Sheldon Memorial Exedra/Sundial shall be returned to the project site within five years from the date of removal. Schroeder, seconded by Berg, moved negative declaration of environmental significance, and the motion was carried unanimously. Schroeder, seconded by Yale, moved approval as stated above with conditions as stated in the March 27 memorandum, and the motion passed 5-0. Planning & Development Board Minutes _ Page 4 6. New Business A. Coamunity Development Application. Kathe Evans informed the Board about the proposals to be included in the 1990-1991 application for $564,000 to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. B. Planning Board Organization. There was discussion about meeting more often; two meetings a month, one for statutory items, one for long-range planning issues was suggested. There was also discussion about combined meetings with the Planning and Development Committee. C. Central Business District Needs Assessment. Staff felt that developing a consistent approach to this topic as a city is essential. Some of the chief problems downtown were identified as vacant store fronts, uninhabited upper floors, codes limitations, parking, and untidy conditions on the Commons. It was reported that the Mayor intends to appoint a steering committee; and the Board was encouraged by staff to try and get some input into the formation and function of this committee. It was suggested that there should be representation from the following groups: Merchants (at least 4), professionals, Downtown Ithaca Inc. , the arts, lenders, Commons users (or local residents) and social services. It was also believed that there should be liaisons from the Board of Public Planning & Development Board Minutes- Page 5 Works, the Planning and Development Board and Common Council; city involvement might come from Jean Deming, staff from Planning and Development and Public Works, as well as the city police and fire chief. It was agreed that the committee should concentrate on identifying problems, solutions and strategies for the downtown. 7. Reports a) Committees of the Board Land Use and Facilities Planning: Northside land use planning committee is waiting to hear about negotiations on "Pogo Parcel. " Arts task force is in the process of compiling material for a symposium relating to the arts community's need for space. Neighborhoods and Housing: General discussions regarding primarily second floor space downtown. Transportation and Economic Development: Bicycle group moving ahead examining prospective routes. b) Director Report on East Hill parking issues, pursuit of a statewide lobbying effort initiated by the city of Rochester to change legislation for resident parking permit program. Rich parking study near completion; Ad hoc committee is making recommendations and revising report, and determining strategy for public presentation Planning & Development Board Minutes �z Page 6 c) Chair Discussion letter to mayor regarding Route 89 alignment through inlet island and mayor's response. The Board agreed they would still like clarification from DoT regarding length of project delay. 8. Zoning Appeals Schroeder, seconded by Yale, moved approval of amended draft memorandum regarding appeals 1958, 1960 and 1961. The motion passed unanimously. 9. Minutes of January 23 and February 27 were unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. epj-PDBOARD/27Mar90.min