HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-PDB-1993-05-25 Unanimously approved 6/22/93
Planning and Development Board
MINUTES
May 25, 1993
PRESENT: S. Adams, A. Clavel, D. Kay (Chair) , P. Mackesey,
D. Rusoff. Staff: Deputy Director H. Sieverding.
Also, Jeff Furman, Alderman Joe Daley, Jill Tripp and
members of the public.
1 . Meeting was called to order at 7 :35 p.m.
2 . Privilege of the Floor: No one appeared.
3 . Public Hearing and Final Subdivision Approval
A. 408 Hector St./Furman
A public hearing was held, and no member of the public came
forward. There was discussion concerning the conditions
under which conditional final approval would be given. More
specifically, the understanding was that if the easement for
a right-of-way for the possible future extension of
Westfield Dr. could not be obtained, or a satisfactory
drainage plan for crossing Lot B could not be achieved, then
the final subdivision could not be approved as it is
currently proposed. There was some concern regarding the
fact that the city attorney, Chuck Guttman, was acting as
representative for the applicant in this subdivision which
some Board members felt presented a conflict of interest .
Adams, seconded by Rusoff, moved Final Approval with
conditions as stated in the resolution, and the motion
passed 4-0-1 (Mackesey abstained) .
WHEREAS preliminary approval was given to the subdivision of
property at 408 Hector Street, tax parcel 41-1-5, on January
26, 1993, subject to certain conditions, and
WHEREAS applicant has not satisfied the preliminary approval
condition calling for reservation of a right-of-way, and
WHEREAS the variance for development of the subject
property, given by the Board of Zoning Appeals March 1,
1993 , was conditioned on compliance with the above
condition, and
WHEREAS a survey of applicant' s portion of the proposed
subdivision, received May 19 indicates that the drainageway
roughly bisecting "Proposed Lot B" from top to bottom is
substantially larger than previously understood, potentially
requiring special measures in construction of the proposed
driveway crossing it, and in development of the proposed
home site on Lot B, to insure that its capacity is
maintained and that potential sediment carried by runoff
does not negatively affect downstream properties or the city
storm system into which it feeds, and
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WHEREAS a Final Subdivision Plat meeting the specifications
of the Subdivision Regulations has not been received, and
WHEREAS the required public hearing for subdivision has been
held, be it
RESOLVED that this Board grant final approval to the
proposed subdivision in concept, subject to applicant
meeting the above-referenced conditions and requirements to
the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and
Development, in consultation with the Chairman of this
Board, before the final plat may be officially signed and
certified as an approved Final Subdivision Plat, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that evidence of a reservation of a right-
of-way for a future cul-de-sac extension of Westfield Drive,
as referred to above, which is a feature of the approved
Master Plan for West Hill, shall consist of references in
the deeds of the parcels over which the cul-de-sac would
extend, which references shall clearly state that
construction of such cul-de-sac shall be the responsibility
of the respective owners of such property at such time, as
provided by Section 290-3 of the City Code, now in effect,
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that applicant is required to consult with
the City Engineer' s office and the USDA Soil Conservation
Service District office regarding appropriate techniques for
crossing the drainageway on Lot B and developing Lot B, so
that drainageway capacity is maintained and downstream
sedimentation is avoided; and that applicant is required to
provide documentation of such consultation from the
Engineer' s office and SCS in writing as part of meeting the
above conditions and requirements of Final Subdivision
Approval .
4 . New Business
A. Odd/Even Parking Revision Joe Daley and Jill Tripp
requested the Board' s input regarding the following proposed
alternatives to the existing odd/even parking system:
1 . Odd-even parking based on the day of the week rather than
the date, and be in effect from 10 AM to 2 PM;
2 . Neighborhood-specific on-street parking regulations .
After some discussion, Pam Mackesey and Anne Clavel agreed
to meet with planning staff to identify potential benefits/
drawbacks to the proposals for discussion at the June Board
meeting.
B. National Recreational Trails Act Application Adams,
seconded by Clavel, moved a resolution strongly endorsing an
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application for funding through the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act and urging Common Council
approval of the submission. The projects proposed include
improvement of an existing bicycle path between Willow Ave.
and the Farmers' Market, and developing a handicap
accessible path for a segment of Circle Greenway. The
motion passed unanimously.
5 . Old Business
A. Reconstruction Home Sieverding reported that the
Reconstruction Home's site plan will remain as originally
submitted and approved.
B. City Bicycle Plan Adams, seconded by Mackesey, moved a
resolution declaring the Planning Board as lead agency for
environmental review of the bicycle plan. It is hoped that
a public hearing could be held as early as next month's
Board meeting, pending review by the CAC and other
appropriate agencies .
C. Downtown Design Plan It was noted that a public
presentation will be held by Roger Trancik on June 15 .
Further discussion was deferred until the June meeting so
that Board members could attend that presentation and become
more familiar with the study.
6 . Zoning Appeals Report A motion to approve the codes and
administration committee report on appeals 2184-2188 for
transmittal to the BZA was passed 6-0. A copy of the report
is filed separately.
7 . Reports
A. Director No report
B. Chair Kay asked if anyone was willing to attend
meetings of the Capital Projects Committee. Pam Mackesey
volunteered to represent the Planning Board. .
C. Board of Public Works No report
D. Planning and Development Committee Schroeder absent
8 . Approval of Minutes Before the meeting began, Schroeder had
requested that consideration of March 23 & April 27 minutes
be deferred until next month, and asked to be excused from
this meeting due to another commitment .
9 . Miscellaneous The Board passed a resolution thanking Susan
Blumenthal, former chair, for over nine years of service on
the Planning Board.
Meeting was adjourned at 9 :40 p.m.
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Board of Planning and Development
May 25, 1993
RESOLUTION
Designation of Lead Agency Status for Environmental Review
WHEREAS, State Law and Section 176 . 6 of the City Code require
that a lead agency be established for conducting
environmental review of projects in accordance with local
and state environmental law, and
WHEREAS, State Law specifies that for actions governed by local
environmental review , the lead agency shall be that local
agency which has primary responsibility for approving and
funding or carrying out the action , and
WHEREAS, the proposed implementation of physical improvements to
infrastructure to accommodate bicycle use as recommended in
the City Bicycle Plan requires review under the City ' s
Environmental Quality Review Ordinance ; now, therefore , be
it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Planning and Development does hereby
declare itself lead agency for the environmental review of
the proposed City Bicycle Plan .
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BOARD OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
May 25, 1993
RESOLUTION
NATIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS ACT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of
1991 contained funding authorization for the provision and
improvement of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and
WHEREAS, application for funding assistance for such projects are
being accepted by the State, and
WHEREAS, two projects for trail improvements have been identified
that appear to qualify under grant guidelines, and
WHEREAS, applications for those projects have been prepared and
submitted subject to approval for submission from Common
Council, in order to meet the application deadline, now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED that this Board strongly endorses the proposed projects
and urges Common Council approval of their submission.
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CITY OF ITHACA
108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 148SO
DEPARTMENT OF CODE:607
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT TELEPHONE:274-6550
H.MATTHYS VAN CORT,DIRECTOR FAX NO.:272-7348
TO : Board of Zoning Appeals
FROM: Board of Planning and Development
RE : Appeal 2184 - 88
DATE : May 25 , 1993
Review of subject appeals by this Board indicates that none
involve issues of long-range or area-wide planning concern .
Consequently, they are returned for BZA action , with comment as
follows .
Appeals 2184, 85 ,86 , and 88 involve mainly issues of existing
area deficiencies , or area conditions that become deficient under
a change in allowable use , but are not extended or increased by
the proposed action . These cases are not of concern beyond their
immediate neighborhoods .
Appeal 2187 , for Special Permit to continue operation of the
former resident-owned and <j-operated "Gus ' s Groceryi/ at 317-19
Second Street , as a nonresident-operated neighborhood retail
facility , similarly seems to be of most importance to the
neighborhood , and otherwise meets criteria for such facilities .
Neighborhood response to this appeal should be a principal factor
in considering approval .
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DEPARTMENT OF CODE:607
PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT TELEPHONE:274-6550
H.MATTHYS VAN CORT,DIRECTOR FAX NO.:272-7348
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
WHEREAS, Susan Blumenthal was appointed to the Board of Planning
and Development in January of 1984, and
WHEREAS, she has served as Chairperson of the Board of Planning
and Development since 1985, and
WHEREAS, she has participated on numerous committees such as the
Central Business District Parking Garage Committee, Six Mile
Creek Bridge Client Committee, and the Task Force on Traffic
Issues, and
WHEREAS, during her tenure on the Board of Planning and
Development she actively served on the West Hill Master Plan
Committee and participated in the development of the city' s
Site Development Plan Review Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, Susan' s more significant contributions include
organizing and chairing the Downtown Vision Task Force and
diligently implementing its recommendations through her
position as Chair of the Downtown Revitalization Leadership
Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Board members and
staff hereby express our sincere appreciation and thanks for
her service with us, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that we extend to Susan our best wishes for
health, happiness and success in the future.
Passed unanimously 5/25/93
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