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• PLAir?11tG IOARD PROCEEDI'TGS
City of Ithac:^.,
Adjourned Regular Meeting 4 P.M. " January 17, 1950
Elayor - Shaw
Chairman - 3rown
Com;::issioner - Osborn, Heidt, Dickens, Bradford, Payne
Zoning Officer - Thorne
Attorney - Dahmen
EnC,ineer - Cass
Cler'; - Springer
L,U ES minutes of the preceding meeting .?ere duly approved,
CT,AIU,Aii Chairman Brot---rn stated that it is customary to elect s.
Chairman at the first meeting of the year and he asked for nomina-
tions. Commissioners DiG?;ens nominated Chairman Brol-m, seconded by
Con;:. Heidt.
There being no further nomiwktions, they *ere declared closed
anc} the secretary t►as directed to cast one ballot for Tyr. Broi-m,
--ho -Pz declared duly elected ChtnArr.,a.n for the ensuinE year.
The :.^.yor -gas -elcomed to the meeting and complimented the
3oa.rr for its i,ork and pledged full cooperation.
ZO�.AP Zoning Officer Thorne presented ra»s of the proposed
zonin- ^_nd. briefly reviet•�ed- same for the benefit of the net" 'neribers.
He stated that in conferences with various members of the
Bryant Tract Civic Association that it seemed to be the consensus
of opinion that they did. not *,ant a. trading center in that !-,res, art,'.
nxeferred. to have the entire tract in the "A" Zone.
The representatives of the- Association did state, ho?•,?ever, that,
t :ey -1shed to place the matter before the entire group hefore
final c_ectsion is made.
It ,as explained that a change in Zoning may be made letter and
the Commissioners Agreed that the entire area should be classified
as "A" for the ?-)resent.
Commissioner Osborn exuressnd Vie opinion that the map should
be presented a.nd explained to the various neighborhood Associa.tion5
in orf.er that they maty all be familiar frith the proposed changes.
After further discussion it Tras c.greed that Board hold a Public
rearing on the i:ap before presentation to the Council, an(' the eat
of February 9, 1950, at 7:30 rel , -.rats set for the hearing,
The Secretary t?a.s directed to notify the Presidents of the
various Civic Associations, the Verchants Bureau a.nd Chamber OX
Commerce of the date ?.nd hour of the hearing.
ZO1jLTG. ORDII:ANCE Attorney Dahmen t*as requested to review the Zoni -.
Crd.ina.nce as amended so that it too ill be ready for discussion, if
r eeded.
1950 PROGRAM The Chairman requested I,:r* Thorne to ?-)rena.re a: 2-)roEra:.z
of t•rork for the- Board for the ensuing year.
On Lotion the meeting tras adjourned to k P•2•',, Yonday February
13, 1950.
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F,H Snringe
Secretary
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PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS
(pity of Ithaca, N.Y.
Hearing - Zoning 7:30 P.M. February 9, 1950
PRESENT
M a;rc r� - `4haw
rrran - 113rotm
00.11m' EL,' - Heidt, Price, Bradford, Payne, Dickens
Aiderman -, =1L1.1.:inson
Attornej Dah ae.i
Zoning Offj cer.-Thorne
Engineer - Ca a
Clerk - Springer
There we-..-e also a number of citizens and representatives of
Civic Groupe present,
The Chairman explained that the meeting 'ttas ca`?".ed and repre-
sentatives of the various Civic Groups invited In :)-^%der to acquaint
the public with' the provisions of the proposeJ "onl ie Ordinance and
Map.
Mr. Thorne explained the changes in fire Mn-:-o sad the Chairman
reviewed the provisions of the ordinance; 1-ftar tv"zich a discussion
of the districts was held and questions raised as follows;
A - Residence - Mr. John Burns questioned the change in the district
near the East Ithaca Station stating that a client has purchased
and improved the property trhich is used for a dwelling and business
and contemplates expansion of his business which will be prohibited.
under the now regulations.
Mr. Ralph Smith also questioned the change in the district
near the paper mill.
Prof. Leland Spencer suggested,that all the area south of
Maple Ave.. , and east of Cornell Street be designated "B" residence
instead of "A's as proposed under t-he new regulations.
B - Residence - It was suggested that under Section 5, page 10,
Parking Facilities, that the first sentence be amended to read,
. .For every dwelling hereafter erected or altered in B - RcQid-
ence .
Mr. H. Brockway, Realtor objected to the fact that so much
territory is designated as "B4 stating that many prospective buyers
object to purchasing property other than in a: districts.
BUSINE§S DISTRICT Mr. Smith suggested that the requirements for
parking facilities in the business district might be too draetic ar.d
Mr, Burns suggested that it might be well to discuss the matter
the business men as to space required in the business area.
The Chairman assured those present that all their suggestions
will receive consideration at the next meeting of the Board.
ON MOTIOH t'rle meeting was adjourned,
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F Spring
Secretary
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PIAMNG BOARD PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA# N.Y,
Regular Meeting 4 P%X& February 13, 1950
PRESENT:
Chairman Brown
Commissioner - Osborn, Price, Dickens, Bradford, Payne
Zoning Officer - Thorne
Engineer - Case
Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty
Trafflo Specialist - Lewis
Clerk - Springer
MIA-TUTES Minutes of .the preceding meeting were duly approved.
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECO14MENDATION Supt, Laverty stated that the
Traffic Committee has been requested to make a study of bus
transportation for the entire city and make reec-mmendations for
its improvement and he suggested that the. efforta of the Committee
be coordinated with that of the Planning Board.
The following letter with recommendations was presented and
read.
February 13, 1950
Mr. H.S. Brown, Chairman
Ithaca City Planning Commission.
City Hall
Ithaca, New York
Dear Mr. Bravn:
Upon direction from the Mayor4s Traffic Committee, we,
Superintendent of Public Works Laverty and I. have accepted
the kind Invitation issued by both you and Mr. Thorne to attend
a meeting of your Commission. We understand that you have com-
pleted one phase in your planning and are about to embark upon
another. May we strongly recommend that you consider *A Major
Street Plan" high on your priority list. We find tliat the lac,.
of such a major street plan handicaps us in our traffic planni-:,.:,,
for the City of Ithaca.
We would like to list some of the items whichtrould be of
interest to us In the formulation of a Major Street Plan. This
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list Is fragumentary,
1. Coordination of the City Thru Street, plar.. t.rilth the
State Arterial Plan.
2. Development of free movement from one city district to
another; such as, from East Hill to South Hill an& from
the districts north of State Street to the Elmira -Road
area,
3* Development and improvement of the present street system
so as to encourage use of traffic streets and discouragp
traffic on residential streets, Among other items -vro,i1cft
be found the consideration of extension of the plan to
serve regional users.
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Encouragement of a system of park-ways both for traffic
movement and for aesthetic purposes.
5, Discovery of present use of street system and desire
lines of purely intra city traffic.
6, Cooperation with university, town and county planning
grouDs for the development of a Regional Major Street
Plan not only to bring us up to date but for the future.
Sincerely,
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/s/ Taylor D. T,,evig
TDL,.lh Taylor'% Lmqg
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Planning .Bold J?,.rpceedings ..2•- February 13, 1950
After c#acussion it was agreed that certain phases of the work
can not be ..aopp-mplished until weather conditions permit, and that
the Traff p -4ommittee will proceed i.,rith the immediate needs and
the Planniiig Board will make the project of street planning its
first Foneideration.
WL& PURCHASE AUTHORI.W The Chairman suggested that a table for
use of .., fie Board during its study of Maps and other data is desir-
able` ad he recommended action by the Board.
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By Commissioner Price, Sec. by Comm. Osborn
YESOLVED, that the purchase of a suitable table at a price
not tp- exceed "50.00 be and hereby is approved and authorized, j
Carried.. 1
NE CHAITGE SUGGESTIONS The discussion of various recommendations
trade at the hearing held February 9th T•ras reviewed.
The clerk was directed to inform the Bryant Tract Association
that fnal decision on the classification of the area adjacent
to Mape Avenue will be deferred to March 15 , 1950 to permit action
by the Association,
After discussion it was agreed to leave the area adjacent to
the paper mill classified as shown on the new zone map..
Action on zone designation was as follows;
By Commissioner Bradford, Sec. by Comm. Dickens
RESOLVED, that the zones be designated as A1, A and B rather
than A, B. and C.
Carried.
It was also agreed that the meaning of $alteration" as used
in the ordinance should be more clearly defined,
Agreement on the parking requirements as proposed in the
new ordinance was not reached and Mr, Thorne agreed to give the
matter further study.
ON NOTION the meeting was adjourned to 4 P.M. , Monday, Febr^---
ary 27, 1950.
F.H Springer
Secretary
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PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N*Y.
Regular Meeting 4 P.M. February 27, 1950
PRESENT:
Chairman - Brown ,
Commissioner -- Osborne, Heidt, Price, Dickens, Payne
Zoning Officer - Thorne
Deputy Clerk - Blean
Clerk - Springer
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
CONFERENCE TABLE Attention was called to the new conference tabl ,
built by Driscoll Bros. , the painting of which was referred to ti
City Engineer.
BRYANT PARK ASSOCIATION MUTING It was announced that the Bryant
Park Association ?,till hod its annual meeting on March 9, 1950s
and that Mr. Thorne and members of the Board are invited to attend,.
ZOITZ MAP . It was agreed that certain areas, in Cornell Heights
should be changed to "A" classification to provide for fraternities
in that district.
ZONING ORDINANCE Section 5 of Article VII as revised by Mr. Thorne
eras presented for discussion. After minor changes it was approvee'.
This being the final item in the ordinance to be considered
by- the Board it was moved,
By Commissioner Heidt, Sec. by Comm. Osborn
RESOLVED, that the Zoning Ordinance as amended be and hereby
is approved and accepted as final and
DE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the ordinance be mimeographed and
submitted to the Common Council for approval, together with the
Zoning 'Map.
Carried,
BILL FOR STENCILS AND )rJMEOGRAPHING A bill in the amount of 438.50
as submitted by Marian A. Penney for the making of stencils and
mimeographing the ordinance was presented.
By Commissioner Price, Sec, by Comm. Heidt
RESOLVED, that the bill be approved and ;;o the
(Iouncil for payment.
Carried.
ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned to Monday, March 13, 19J7
at 4 P.M.
F.H. S inger
City Clerk
PLANITI IG 3OARD PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, !T,Y.
Regular Meeting 4 Pilo l arch 13, 1950
TR^Sr,NT
_ajor - Shaw
Chairman - 3rofm
Commissioner - Osborn, Heidt, Price, Dickens, Payne
Attorney Dahmen
%onipg Officer - Thorne
Engineer - Cass
Clerk - Springer
I:Ii3U �S Hinutes of the preceding meeting *ere duly approved.
BR Ai?T TRACT ASSOCIATIO11 1"EETING E.r. Thorne reported that 'rhil.e
various opinions as to Zoning was expressed, no agreement or final
decision was reached at the recent meeting of the 3ryant Tract
Assgciation. '
The Chairman expressed the opinion that the Planning T3oard must
ma1ke a decision T-Touthout further delay.
PETITION - RE. ZONING - �`_ILLE" COT idELL STREET ?'APLE �. HUE AR
A petition signed by 17 residents or owners of property in the
above named area t-ras presented requesting that the area betTreen
1:11ler Street and i-;aple Avenue east of Cornell Street be zoned Al
under the neva Zoning Ordinance.
A number of reasons for the renuest T•rere set forth in the peti-
tion as follo,.rs:
1. Apartment development -could a.dd to the present traffic con-,
gestion in the neighborhood.
2. Danger to children clue to increased traffic,
3. Several property oT°Tners Trish to add additional land to the!r
present holdings.
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k. Erection of a tall apartment. builc3.ing -cuctl clestrop the pr
va.cy of outdoor living areas of home owners.
I r. Thorne reported that -chile some of .the signers of the peti••
pion ',*ere present at the 3ryant Tract Associaon meeting, there t
~io discussion regarding this area.
The petition T•tas discussed in (Retail a.nd it -9.s the consensus
of opinion that the construction of an apartment building in the ar-a
could not materially increase traffic congestion. It T-as also pvin':,c:
out that by classifying Lthe area. a.s "A° Residence there T,rould. be no
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change in Zoning regulations since purchase of pronertJ by the pre-
sent atrners, and that T,rhile the petition set forth the desire of
several to purchase additional land, there is no evidence that an
^ttempt has been made to matte such purchase.
By Commissioner Heidt, Sec. by Comm. Price
RESOLVED, that the area bounded by ;tiller Street on the south,
:,.=ell Street, on the gest, 14aple Avenue on the north, and the pre-
sent Industrial area on the east be designated as "A" Residence.
Carried.
Thorne suggested that the desiUnation of the various classific---
Aon be reconsidered but the Board felt the designation of Zones =.
':�mreed upon at the meeting held February 13, 1950 would be more
^a.t:isfactory.
ZME KAP By Commissioner Price, Sec. by Comm. Heidt
RESOLVED, that the Zoning Ordinance and Zap as amended � d
they hereby are approved, and
Planning Board Proceedings - 2— March 13, 1950
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Zoning Officer Thorne be requested
to prepare the Ordinance and Kap for presentation to the Common
Council at its regular meeting to be held April 5, 1950
Carried.
FUTURE PEQ4Qe,,JS Various suggestions for future work of the Board
i,ra�s discussed and the Chairman appointed Commissioners Heidt and
Payne a committee to prepare a working plan -for the study of recrea—
tion, and Commissioner Dickens and Zoning Officer Thorne a Committee
to prepare a working plan for a thorough traffic study,
OIT LOTION the meeting was adjourned to 4 P,M. , Monday, April
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10, 1950.
F. Springer
Secretary
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PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4 P.m* April 10, 1950
PRES ETT T
Chairman - Brown
1,or;ail.ioloner - Heidt; Price, Dickens, Payne
Zoning Officer - Thorne
Cler?L ;-pr1w;w
MINUj S Minutes of the preceding meeting T,,Tere read and approved.
QNEI J'.r C1A� Zoning Officer Thorne called attention to the fact
that since no direct action was taken by the Board, that the area
'pounded by Dearborn Place, Triphammer Road, Thurston Avenue and
Wyckoff Avenue was designated Al on the neer Zoning Map as submitted
and he suggested that the Board take action at this time, after
discussion it was moved:
By Commissioner Heidt, Sec. by Comm. Dickens
RESOLVED, that the area bounded by Dearborn Place on the
north, Triphammer Road on the east, Thurston Avenue on the south
and 'Jyckoff Avenue on the north be designated as "A" residential
on the New Zoning Rap, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Charter and Ordinance Comm-
ittee be advised of this change.
Carried.
BRYANT PARK ASSOCIATION LETTER A letter from the Bryant Park Civic
Association was presented, stating that no specific objections
were raised by that Association at its annual meeting and that
the executive committee has been instructed to take action if
serious ob.lections to the Map are voiced at the public hearing to
bo held before the Gouncil,
Zoning Officer Thorne reported that two conferences have
eenhheld with the Director of the Boy Scouts and that full
cooperation of that group will be forthcoming when the traffic
study is started.
RECREATION STUDY Commissioner Heidt submitted Q very comprehensive
report of the progress made in study of recreation needs and
facilities.
He outlined the work being done by volunteers in gathering; data
from school records. He stated that due to the immense volume : f
records that it 1#111 be impossible to set a time for of
the ?pork.
LEITER FILE P RCHASE AU IZED Zoning Officer Thorne suggested
that a four arawdr letter file is needed for the data being colleot--
ed by the Board and it was moved,
By Commissioner Price, Sec. by Comm, Payne
-RESOLVED, that the purchase of a four drawer letter file be
and hereby is authorized and directed.
Carried.
ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned to 4 P.M. Monday, May 8. 1950
F.H. pringer
Secretary
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PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Postponed Regular Meeting P.M. May 12, 1950
Present
Mayor - Shaw
Chairman- Brown
Commissioner - Osborn, Heidt, Price, Dickens, Payne
Charter & Ordinance Comm.-Adams, Hulse, Benson
Special Committee - Larkin., Burns, Mungle, Thaler
Zoning Officer - Thorpe
Engineer - Caas
Clerk - Springer .
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
APPROVAL - FINAL PLAN S• HILL FACULTY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
The plan of the UniversiEy Faculty Housing Development, showing '
street lines and utility izistallations was presented for approval.
By Commissioner Heidt, Sec. by Comm. Price.
RESOLVED, that the Map be and it is hereby in all respects
approved.
Carried.
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ZONING ORDINANCE AND 14AP The report of the Special Committee i
appointed 13Y t elayor to study the New Proposed Zoning Ordinance
and Map was presented and discussed at length.
Following are the suggestions submitted by the Special Committe%
and the actions taken by the Planning Board in each instance:
The Ordinance -
a. Page 7d. No objection to the 50o clause, but doubt expressed if
basis should not be on replacement cost rather than "previously
assessed valuations".
By Commissioner Price, Seco by Comm. Osborn
RESOLVED, that per. d of Sec. 1 of Article 11, be amended to
read as follows :
Par. d A Non-Conforming building damaged by fire or other disaster
may be repaired only when such damage, or repair, does not exceed
50% of the replacement cost.
Carried*
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b. Page 7f. Liberalization of the abandonment provision to insure
that property in process of settlement (insurance claims, inher-
itance claims, etc. ) and vacated thereby for a period in excess of
one year be not declared abandoned.
By Commissioner Dickens, Sec, by Comm. Heidt.
RESOLVED, that par. f of Sec. 1 of Article 11 be amended to
read as follows :
Par. f. A Non-Conforming building, or use, vacant for one year or
more shall be deemed abandoned, and any new construction or use at
that location must conform with current regulations, except when in
process of litigation.
Carried.
e. Page 7e Liberalize to permit of continued Non-Conforming use of
an established "Neighborhood Business".
After discussion it 'was agreed that this Section should not be
changed and it was moved.
By Commissioner Price, Sec. by Comm. Heidt.
RESOLVED, that no change be made in this Section,* '
Carried*
j o. Page 9 Sec. 2 Clarification of "Apartments" as prohibited in
this paragraph. According to the definition of an Apartment House
on Page 2, an Apartment House is a building arranged, intended or
designed to beoceupie—b hree or more families, -etc* $peeif-
scally, can a residence with a basement or an attic apartment be
permitted under the Ordinance as written in the"A-1" hesidence Zone?
The Committee, believes that in viers of the somewhat singular con-
ditions ' in Ithaca, wherein a good proportion of residential build
in the most desirable residential sections (A-1) of the City,
Pact have limited apartment facilities, that this factor should be S ,
reeognized. and clarified in the proposed ordinance.
By Commissioner Heidt; Sec, by 06 ta, Price: teoittd*
RESOLVED, thafi Seat. 2 of Article 'IV be amended to read as
lows :
3440. 2 PROHIBITED USES No business, trade, trade school or indry f
and no mu tip a we 1 ngs or apartments shall be permitted in the
A-1 Residence districts (other than service quarters for employees
connected with the owners household), 'except that this provision
shall not apply to existing buildings.
Carried.
ZONING MAP "
a. Area bounded by Stewart Ave. Thurston Ave. and Fall Creek Drive,
known as "The Knoll", to be zoned"IP-Residence in its entirety. 4
By Commissioner Price, Sec. by Comm. Dickens
RESOLVED' that the area as described above be designated as
"A" Residence.
Carried.
b. Area bounded by Wait, Thurston, Wyckoff Aves., Dearborn Place
and Triphammer Road to be changed from "A-1" to "A" Residence Zone.
Attention was called to the fact that this change was made at
the Planning Board Meeting held April 10, 1950.
c,. Property at Northeast corner of Dryden Rd. and Maple Ave, to be
changed from "A-1" Residence to Business District,
After a lengthy discussion it wa§ ',moved
By Commissioner Dickens, Sec. by Comm" Price
RESOLVED, that the above designated area be designated "B"
Residence on the Zone Plop.
Carried,
d. South Side of Maple Ave. from Cornell' St. east to Industrial
District, to be changed from "A" Residence to "B" Residence for a
depth of lots facing on Maple Ave.
Attention was called to the fact that representatives of the
Bryant Tract Assn, specifically expressed the opinion that this
area should be "A" Residence and it 'was moved
By Commissioner Price, Sec. by Comm. Heidt
RESOLVED, that the recommendations be rejected.
Carried.
e. Triangle bounded by Six Mile Creek, Clinton St. and Industrial
District to west, to be changed from Business District in Residen-
tial Neighborhood to Industrial District.
By Commissioner Price, Sec. by Comm. Dickens
RESOLVED, that 'the area referred to above be designated as
Industrial District,
Carried,
f. Property owned by the Church of the Immaculate Conception at
Southeast corner of Court and Plain Sts, acquired for the school
playground, to be changed from A Residence to Special District
After discussion it was agreed to change the description of
Special Districts and it was moved
By Commissioner Osborn, Sec. by Comm. Price
RESOLVED, that Sec. 1 of Article IX be amended to read as
follows;
Sec. 1. TJbs. These districts shall include properties of the City
of Ithaca,bounty of Tompkins, State of New York, and the United
States; also properties of Universities, Colleges, schools; or other
privately owned, operated and more-ror-less self-contained institu-
tions covering a city block or more; also, airport and cemetery
properties.
Carried.
g. Small corner area at Lake St. and Lake St. hill section to be
changed from'h" Residence to Industrial.
4 After discussion it was agreed that no changes should be made
on the Map for this area but it was the opinion of the Board that
this area should be acquired by the City which would permit straight-
ening and improving this hill street.
By Commissioner Pride, Sea. by Comm. Heidt
RESOLVED, that this Board recommend that this property be acquired
by the City,. Carriede
ON MOTION the meotino was adjourned ,
to P»M.,' Monday, May 15, :1950, .
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PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA N.Y. 4
Regular Meeting 4 P.m,, May 15, 1950
PRESENT
Chairman - Brown
Commissioner - Osborn, Heidt, Dickens, Payne
Zoning Officer - Thorne
Engineer Cass
LANPHAER DEVELOPMENT - SOUTH MEADO1.1 STRUT Chairman Brotwn read a
letter from W.R. Lanohaer to John Burns in regard to changing
the zoning in this area from "A" Residence to "B" Residence to
permit construction of a proposed 60 room motel.
The Board did not feel that enough information was availible
to act on this matter at this time. Zoning Officer Thorne t•ras re-
quested to gather additional information for further consideration.
TERIAL PLAN Chairman Brown read the letter of submission to
the Mayor from the State Department of Public `corks. A copy of the
State Map of the Seneca and Green Street extensions was presented a
and studied.
A statement concerning the acceptance of the plans as prepared
by the Chairman was read and discussed and some revisions made.
By Commissioner Heidt, Sec. by Comm. Osborn
RESOLVED, that the following statement, as revised, be and it
her'sby is approved and recommended to the Common Council.
Inasmuch as the Planning' Board has been asked to ta=re
Official action regarding the Tuning Fork-Seneca-Green Street
Arterial Route, we agree that:
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1. The need is immediate for improvement of congested
traffic conditions in business district.
2. In finding a solution to Ithacats traffic congestion,
we must depend to a great extent on the ability and experience
of the State Engineering Department which has spent many
months in preparing this plan for Ithaca. Therefore, the
state plan seems to have the only , practical solution to date.
3. With a large . share of the costs borne by the state,
it does not seem that the city can ever solve the same traffic
problems unless we spend much larger amounts of money than
required under the state ' s plan. Even the cost of a prelimin-
ary plan done by experts under the supervision of this Board,
would run into many thousands of dollars. Now that 1-re have
this preliminary planning completed by the state at no
additional cost to the city, this Board feels it is advisable
to accept the plan at this time,
4. The Tuning Fork would not decrease store traffic
in the business section; on the contrary, it would increase
due to less through traffic congestion and better parking
conditions. Availability of stores to local traffic is
much more necessary than to through traffic.
5. While there would be gjme immediate loss of assess.
went value from demolished property, the over-all-gain in
improved facilities for traffic flow will tend to increase
assessments and valuations in the same area.
6. The safety factor of turn-.o-ffs an a grade has to
be considered but a properly .engineered turn-off will be
much safer than the existing merger with heavy downtown
traffic. "de request that the state engineers oonsider
means of safeguarding dedestrian traffic at the Tuning
Fork, either through islands, or a pedestrian tunnel,
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7. tie can well understandthe concern on the part
of p-eople who live on thou thr�ugh streetg, but we must
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remember that 85% of the traffic is internally originated
and only 15% rgpresents through traffic. Furthermore,
With Ithaca situated' as it is at ' the head of a lake, any
divergence of through traffic must pass someT-rhere through
Ithaca along residential streets,
8. The city administration is doing constructive t•Tork
on a truck by-pass and it may be possible to improve the
routing of this type of heavy traffic. In the meantime,
t,re can not forget that ',Te still have to take care of that
85% (local traffic) that use these streets.
9. The amount of through truck traffic on this route
is, according to state officials, not sufficient to r•rarrant
a by-pass for this reason alone. However, accident danger
in Ithaca may be the one factor that •�rould convince state
authorities of the need of this by-pass. The city is doing
everything in its power to convince the state of this change.
10. - Let us not delay any P.ction that would greatly
improve traffic congestion and flo- in Ithaca. We have given
our approval in principle before, but t,re agree that a stronger
approval is needed at this time.
Therefore, we not only officially approve the plan in
principal but ask that ;rtction be tak-en to accomplish this
?•ror':as soon as -.)ossible.
Carried.
RECREATIOU STUDY Commissioner Heidt reported progress on the
activities of the Committee in regard to the recreation study.
0.l, i3OTION the meeting Teas ad-Journed to the call of the Chair-
man.
Leon H. Cass
Secretary
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PLANNiNQ BOARD PROCEEDI?'IGS
City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Regular 'reeting j' P,I;. June 19, 1950
PF.EMTT:
Chairman - Bro?•m
Commissioner - Osborn, Heidt, Price, Dickens, Payne
Zoning Officer - Thorne
Engineer Cass
Clerk - Springer
VLQ1JF& Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved,
WNINR ORDINANCE anD P AP The Chairman reported that the TTwr Zoning
Ordinance and iiap 'sere approved by the Council after a public hear-
ing, frith one minor change in par?-ing regulations in Al residential
pones, and that the ordinance frill be effective August 1, 1950.
RECRE:421,0N SJVDY Commissioner Heidt reported on the progress made
on the recreation study.
TRAFFICICU11 Commissioner Dickens questioned the advisability of
making t e traffic count t-chile the University and Ithaca College
are not in session,
Chairman BroT•m called attention to the fact that the Traffic
Commission has requested that the count be made as soon as possible
and after discussion it was agreed to proceed *pith the 't-rork as soon
as possible.
N',13LIg BZ ILDINGS The Chairman called attention to the importance of
determining proper location for public buildings in the future and
he appointed the follovring Committee to study the matter; Commission-
er Osborn, Price, Bradford
FUTURE PROJECTS The follat-ring list of future projects for considera-
tion by the Board as prepared by H.C. Thorne was presented and dis-
cussed:
1. History of City & Environment.
2, Population Studies,
3, Street System - Physical Data.
4, _ Traffic Studies - Flot.r, 0 & D, & Parking.
5.. Housing Studies.
6. Recreation Facilities.
7. Educational Facilities.
8. Industries & Public Services vs. Population.
9. Zoning Ordinance & Nap.
10. Sites for Public Buildings & Services Headquarters.
11. Public Finance Studies. '
12. Waterfront Facilities.
13. i-1ass Transportation Stuc?.ies
14. Aerial- Transportation Facilities.
15. Relations ttith Regional Plan,
16. Land Subdivision.
17. Existing Land Uses.
18, Neighborhood DeVelopment.
-.9„ i-.iscellaneous Items: Ethnic, Climatic, Topographic, etc.
20. Improvement Program & Capital Budget.
It 'mas agreed that the a?.tter of housing is one of the most
urgent and Commissioner Price agreed to study the possibilities
of a comprehensive survey.
On motion the meeting .was adjourned to 4 P.M, July 10, 1950.
F.H. RINGER 04
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PLANNING BOARD iROCEEDINGS
CI T`r OF ITHACA, F.Y.
Regular heeting 4 P.M. July 10, 1950
PRESENT
Chairman - BroT^m
Commissioner - Heidt, Price, Dickens
Zoning Officer :- Thorne
Engineer Cass
Cler'- - Springer
MAFFIC COUNT The matter nf con0uct of the DronosPd traffic count
T-ra,s discussed at length and it T-ras agreed to conduct the count on
August 38th or 25th T•rith the aid of Boy Scouts.
It 1•ras also agreed that leaders of the various -Civic Associa-
tions .rill be contacted by the Chairmen T^lith the idea of those
bodies furnishing emergency help.
RECREATION STUDY Chairman Heidt reported that 'v�rith the exception of
the East�Hill Section, that his committee has completed itsT-Tork
in the recreation study.
HOUSING Commissioner Price reported on the progress of his study of
aays and Means of making a_housing survey.
ON hOTION the meeting was adJourned to the call of the chairman.
F. S inger
Secre ry
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Regular meettng 4:00 P.T Sept. ?, , 19%.
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PR_.., T:
Chairman Bro••m
Commissioner Osborne
Commissioner Heidt
Commissioner Dickens
Commissioner Payne
Eng ineer Cass
Zoning Officer Thorne
Deputy City Clerk Mean
i:I UTAS i Anutes of the preceding meeting ►ere duly approved.
T L4F FIC MU;;T: Ifir. Thorne presented a nrogress re,-)ort covering the
traffic count -ta'.en Aug. 16 shouting the flow of traffic, one taken
on the 19th shot-rinU the flo*'t on the outal irts of the City, and a
third taken at the intersections of Giles & Columbia, and Prospect
&-Aurora Streets.
'EST TILL PROPOSED ''L.Xi• Chairman Brot•.m announced that the 'rest Hill
Civic Association •sere highly in favor of the proposed plan for lay-
out of undeveloped land in the 'lest Hill section and •,*ere anxious to
have the Planning Board recognize It as official, T`r. Brot,ra read an
approving resolution from that group in this respect. He also read
a letter from L.H. 'cDamiels, Chairman of the 'est Hill Planning
Committee, suggesting that some of the cost of development be borne
by the city and assessed-back against Individual o*-*hers. It -as felt
that the property o,-*ners in this section should present an agreement
shot•inp their t•►illin,,;ness to conform •-ritlh the -)lan, and llr, 73rotm
agreed to inform them accordingly,
ZO iii* CNA;11-73-:1- t_r. Thorne reporter' that the Zoning Appeals Board_
had requested that the ?Tanning Hoard give further study to the re
strictions on tourist signs in residenil4l districts. He cited a
case on Stewart Ave. that-recently came to their attention and had
caused a neighborhood uproar, It **Ps suggested that these t ►res of
signs be made of luminous material or reflector type rather than
electric.
RE rCR.u4TI�..►3 STUDY Commissioner Heidt presented a map shw-ring the
density of population, etc, gathered from the study made by his
committee.
ST?EET_ '?J 'raSI01TS; 1r. Thorne suggested that some study be given the
,proposed extension of Catherine Street and another street at the
.5outh city line bet•reen Plain & Yeadot-r Streets,
TiO :ESJ= TERRACE. By Commissioner Heidt: seconded by Commissioner
Osborne. Resolved, that the Planning; Board recommend to the Common
Council that Homestead Terrace be designated as the official haste
for the neer street noir being constructed at the east end of Homesteai
Road and t-r t� t. tT d Ave
a hi ah .ill eventually be connected rith oo crest
Carried,.
-ROJECTOR: Mr. Thorne recommended the purchase of a Visual Cast
protector �*ith accessories for the use of the 711anning Board in pre- �
senting material to neighborhood and other large {croups,
By Commissioner Heidt: seconded by....Commissitoner Osborne
Resolved, that the purchase of a Visual Cast projector and acceseori-
be and the same hereby is authorized at an estimated cost of not to
exceed w300.00. Carried.
On motion the meeting t-ras adjourned at the call of the Chairman.
George A. Blas
Deputy City 01
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CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
.regular Meeting u P,Me October 30, 1950
S
ayor » Sha!
Chairman -» Brat-m
Commissioner - Osborn, Heidt, Price, Dickens, Payne
Attorney Dahmen
Engineer - Cass
Zoning Officer •• Thorne
Clerk » Springer
ES Minutes of the preceding meeting *-rare duly approved*
Eq rET PUW A map of the proposed streets in the
s= est Hill area as prepared in the office of.Assessor Thorne T•tas
presented. Chairman Brol-m reported on a recent meeting t-rith the
principal property o,mers of the area 11ho approved the plan in
principle, and agreed to partialpate in the cost of a topograph-
ical survey tihich frill be necessary before the plan can be offie-
tally adopted. He stated that since a number of sales of land in
the area is contemplated at an early date, action should be taken
at once,
Assessor Thorne reported that the cost of an aerial topo-
graphical survey -rill be from $1200.00 to S1500vao and that a
.and survey would be about the same.
Attorney Dahmen expressed the opinion that it rould be
necessary for the city to appropriate the entire cost of the
survey since it Trould be a. segment of the official map and that
the city could accept contributions from Property owners,
Engineer Cass eXplained the requirements for utility Install-
ations under Sub-.division rules and the probable layout of san-•
itary ow-rers.
After discussion it eras agreed that the sum of 015o0i00 be
Included in the bud{Fet requisition for 1951 for the purpose of
an aerial survey.
LU * .. 951 By Commissioner Price, Seconded by Commissioner
RESOUMD, that a budget requisition in the total sum of
050MO be approved and filed Trith the. Common Council.
Carried+
CATHMI , T tE EXTM,151,2VIt was reported that a suggestion
that Catherine Street bA extended from College Ave. to Linden
Ave* has been presented to the Board of Public 'Torks# and after
determining the cost of such extension to be approximately
►"149504900 the matter t,*as referred to this Board for study and
recommendation,
After discussion the matter was tabled for future consider.
ation.
111 10 ELAIN STRZ;2 The clerk reported
that at a mee September 27, 1950., the Board of Public
Works determined that a right of way offered for a proposed street
along the south boundary of the city by the P, Clynes Estate
through Attorney T*Xo Powers is not of sufficient vyidth to comply
with City regulations and that the matter was referred to this
Board for consideration and recommendation.
The matter was tabled for further study,
• 'a ?f s Proposed plans for a subrdivision
h o, Meadow St, as submitted by engineers for the Lanphear Co.
were presented and reviewed,
Due to lateness of the hour the matter was tabled for dis•
aussion at a later meeting„
' The purchase of 500
'etterheads and 500 envelopes was approved and authorized.
ON MOTION the Meeting was adjourned to call o ani
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PLAYn1ING BOARD FROG=11I _dGS J�
CITY OF I THACA, N.Y,
Regular Meeting P.M, November 16, 1950
T
Mayor Sha,,-r
Chairman - B ro,-m
Commissioner - Osborn, Heidt, Price, Dickens
Engineer - Cass
Clerk Springer"'
=03ED, STREET `+» 11 `T TO PLAIN The Chairman announced
that the matter of approving the right of tray for a ner-r street
along the south boundary of the City between I-Tea.dor-r and Plain
Street as offered by the P. Clynes Estate should be settled
at this time, and that Engineer Cass recommends a 661 right of
tray rather than 50, as offered by the Clynes ~state+
After discussion it was moved,
By Commissioner Heidt, Seconded by Commissioner Die'-.ens
RESOLVED, that this Board recommends a 661 right of tray
for the proposed street.
Carried.
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..• SOUTH I 'T By Commissioner Osborn,
econoed by Commissioner Price
af: RESOLVED, that the preliminary plans for the proposed
sub-division in . South iFeadoTr Street as submitted by the Lanphe3r
Construction Company__ba-and they hereby are approved.
Carried
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0I3 WtION the Meeting t•►as adjourned to call of the Chairman.
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Secretarj
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PWINING BOARD PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Special Meeting 4 P.M. December 7, 1950
PRESENT
Chairman » Brown
Commissioner Heidt# Price, Dickens
Engineer - Cass
Zoning Officer - Thorne
Clerk •- Springer
MINUIES Minutes of the preceding meeting t•►ere duly approved„
ZONING O..RD,t�,rrOE - P &.T;N,MMT The Chairman announced
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the meeting i4as called to consider a proposed amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance in regard to signs in residential districts, as
a number of complaints have been received since the passing of
the new ordinance.
The proposed amendment is as folloirs:
ART. XI, 11 Stens in Residential Districts
"Provided, hoirever, that Tourist Homes,
Rooming Mouses, Boarding Housew or other occu..
panties existing or permissible in Residential
districts and reasonably requiring signs for
Identification, may have same under the follol•r--
Ing conditions`, such signs must be attached
to the house or placed adjacent to it and if
detached, may in no case be set further forTrard
than the setback of adjacent dwellings; such
signs shall have an advertising space not ex-
oeeding three square feet, and no premises may
display more than one such business sign; they
_ may be lighted' to an average brightness of not ex-
ceeding 50 foot-candle-polrer, but the light source
must not be visible to the public, and in no case
may colored or moving light effects be used,"
Several operators of "tourist homes" T,rere present and ex-
pressed their views on the matter and the subject eras discussed
at length.
It t-ras agreed that further study should be given the matter
and it •-Yas tabled for further study.
ON MOTION the Meeting was adjourned to call of the Chairman.
Aspr Inge
Secretary
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City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Special Meeting 4 ?am* December 18, 1950
1T
airman .. Brown
ucmmissianer -- Osborn, Heidt, Payne
Attorney Dahmen
-wring Offl.cer « Thorne
Enginoer - Cass
Clerk •» Springer.
NTNG Q,E D N C A., -14M�"LI, Chairman Bro••m announced the meet •+
,:.ng was called give i u z;her consideration to the proposed
Pjaendment to the Zoning Ordinance*
Each ,proposed char=ge .,,as discussed separately and uhanimmely
agreed upon as follows
a, signs not to exceed 5 square 'feet in size
b, no colored or moving lights
o, the addition of the following paragraph to the proposed
amendment: 11
"That any such signs which do not presently conform to
standards herein set forth shall be altered or changed
to conform *frith this ordinance prior to December 31„ 1951.*
It was regularly moved, seconded and unanimously that the
Zoning Ordinance be amended by adding the follo?tring paragraph to
Article XI of said ordinance, and that it be recommended to the
Common Council for approval.
ART. X10 11 SIP--ns,in Reaidential_.Digtricts
*Provided, ho?-rever, that Tourist Homes, Rooming Houses,
Boarding Houses or other occupancies "existing or permissible in
Residential districts and reasonably requiring signs for ident..
ification, may have same under the following conditions: such
signs must be attached to the house or placed adjacent to it and,
If detached, may in no case be set further forrtrard than the set-*
back of adjacent dwellings; such signs shall have an advertising
space nat exceeding five square feet, and no premises may display
more than one such business sign: they may be lighted to an
average brightness of not exceeding 50 foot-candle-.power, but
the light source must not be visible to the public, and, in no
case may colored or moving light effects be used.
Any such signs -hick do not presently conform to standards
herein set forth shall be altered or changed to conform Frith
this ordinance prior to December 31, 1951- "
It was also moved, seeon4d. and unanimously carried, that
It is the decision of this that no vested rights have
been or will be hereafter, a4quirbd in signs so far as non con«
forming uses in relation to the Uning Ordinance are concerned.
Zoning Officer Thorne was created to notify all owners
of "Tourist Homes* of the new regulatione relative to signs.
ON YX TION the Meeting was adjourned. -
F.H. Sprin r
Secretary