Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-PDB-1956 f PLANNING} BOARD PROCEEDINGS f, CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. E Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. January 9, 1956 I P17S NT: Mayor - Ryan t Commissioners - Mrs. Agda Osborn, B.W. Taber, 14m. M. Egan, John W. Reps, James D. Murphy and Mrs, Catherine S. Fabbricatore j Chamber of Comm. Rep. - Richard Gram Director of Planning - Thorne Engineer - Cass Clerk - Blean Fars. Osborn, Chairman of the Board during the past year, introduced tics. #.catore whom she announced had been named as Chairman by the Mayor to succeed irk `1�Ira. Fabbricatore then called the meeting to order and presided as Chairman. i ` Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meetings held on Dai ..19th and 28th were duly approved. ,��,Q 1 �+N,Q9 ANS: Harold E. Simpson, Attorney for the N.Y. Telephone Co. ; appeared end renewed a request that action be taken to amend Section 5, Article VII Of the-Zoning Ordinance to permit the Telephone Co. to make full use of its property on N. Tioga St. for building purposes without having to provide the off-street park ing ,space now required by this section. He predicted that by 1958 the present build- ing w ll have to be enlarged to meet increasing demands and argued that, since the baling is not an office building, the Telephone Co. should be permitted to extend 04b iilding over the entire site. He noted that plans are now under way to provide quaere for the Company's business office at another location and urged relief from the . sent requirements of the ordinance on the grounds that this is an exigency axid_that granting of the relief requested will not adversely affect general planning fob the ,City. An engineering representative of the Company who was present esti- mated that eighty employees, mostly telephone operators and service exployees will evrentually occupy the building over a twenty-four hour period but not more than forty"at one time. It was pointed out that this matter has already received considerable study by a special committee of the Board. Comm. Peps urged a comprehensive review of the en- tire Zoning Ordinance to include this section and suggested that the Committee be parapeted to report on this section at an early date if it feels it is important e h to warrant its being changed. The Chairman appointed Commissioners Egan &W-'Reps to, serve with B:1. Taber on this special committee. p ",DIRECTOR'S Director Thorne reviewed the work, of the present and paid �-Ianning Boards and cited improvements at Stewart Park, Golf Course, Airport, Borgholtz Tract, seater Shed and Six Mile Creek, as being the result of plarming st,6its. He;noted the adoption of the present zoning ordinance in 1950 which was the result of.-: long planning studies, the major street plan for West Hill, exten- sion of Grandview Avenue on South Hill and approval of many subdivision layouts Wh3.ch',have added several hundred thousand collars of assessed valuation to the tax Ptt3.1. JAI _SUBD=ION: The Clerk read a letter from Paul Taber announcing his in- tention of increasing the size of lots "V and 11P as shown on a map of 111r1EST INT SUBDIVISION" approved by this Board on May 16, 1955. He sought official approval of the change indicated. Coags. Reps expressed the opinion that no official approval of the Planning Board is necessary and that lir. Taber is within his rights in changing the lots if he so desires. By Corm. Reps: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Planning Board offers no objection to the change -,in lot size as indicated by Mr. Taber. Carried, Z= CRAW-F, - E. BU_FFALQ__S=: The Clerk reported that a petition had been pre- sented to the Common Council for a zone change from A-residential to commercial in the 300 block of East Buffalo Street which will permit the property at 312 E. Buffalo Street to be used for commercial purposes. Robert Reed Colbert, the peti- tioner, indicated that he intends to purchase this property and erecta one-story masonry and steel office building thereon estimated to cost `,100,000, if it can be re-zoned to permit such use. By Comm. F.ePs: seconded by Comm. Murphy RESOLVED, that the Fleck be authorized to advertise a public hearing on this peti- tion to be held at the next regular meeting of the Planning Board -on Feb. 13, 1956. Carried. 'T 204 W. STATE<a=R.,R. MS29 The Clerk r eported tha�l the Cowwri Council "had re- ceived complaints concerning the low periods of time that traffic is being, dela at the railroad crossing on W. State St and that it bad referred this matter to the Planning Board for study and reoonr<dendat on. The Chairman referred it to the Direc- tor of Planning for his recommendation. SALARX_ - 2]A&= OF G: Com.. Osborn eacpressed her concern over recent action taken by the Common Council in reducing the salary of the Director of Pbm- ning from $7,000 to $b,000. She called attention to Mr. �'s years of faithful service to the City, many in dual capacities and at a very, nbldnal rate. She exill. pressed her opinion that Mr. `Thorne has always given fullsmlue for the salary paid him and that the reduction in salary at this time is not justified. By Comm. Osborn: seconded by Com. Taber '� that the Mayor be requested to call a special meeting of the Comm C6uncil' to reconsider it's action taken in regard to Mr. Thorne's salary and that this Board reconrantd that it .be re-established at $7,000• Covin. Egan suggested that the Council can reconsider this matter without the;necessity a special meeting. Comm. Reps`'suggested that a special cotmi ttee of the Board be estarbli:shed to work a detailed work program for the coming year for the Hoard, ccaplate with the technical staff required to carry out such a program and present it to. the Common Council with a revised budget requisition, He stated that he be-, U&iod the job of Director of Planning is worth $7,000 but that he felt this is a better-method of presenting it to the Council. He recommended that this be done poor to`the next regular meeting of the Council. ' Qow. Osborn declined to withdraw her motion and a roll call vote was taken on it 4 -4 resulted as follows: Ams 2 Osborn, B.W. Taber WS: 3 Egan, Reps, Murphy Motion lost Thy Win. `Reps: seconded by Comm. ;Egan AESOLVEO that the Chairman be directed to appoint a committee to draft a recommend• did work program outlining a techAcal staff needed, their duties and salaries to ba imIuded therein; and that this committee present its report and recommendation zt . a special meting of the Planning Boafd to be called by the Chairman prig to e `regular meeting of the Common Council. - Carried. The, datefor this special meeting was set for Jan. 30, 1956 at 4:00 p m. and the ! ;appointed Commissioners Reps, Osborn and Murphy to act as a Committee in L,IASION: Comm. Reps recommended establishing a liasion with the new Toa ` tics Planning Board and Ithaca'a Board of Education. + owl* Reps,_ seconded by Can. Osborn that the,Chairmaan be directed to contact the Chairman of the Ithaca Tnwr P i* Board and initiate discussions of liasion relations between the two bpa�ds which may lead to the possible future establishment of a greater Ithaca Federation eligible for 5M State and Federal assistance; and that the ltilia� be directed also to contact the Chairman of the Ithaca School'Board in . lax' effort Carried. . .. T • Comm. Reps reported that Federal'and, State ' ► to cities to t Federal aid is available • Conn. Reps reported the la: inf; =ban renewal projects. He also stated that 0", ties for P metropolitan cr rep.onal F' `a7- aid up to 5 is available to meti�ep encs es and recc ended that thtse avenuss of aid be explored. plann3.ng -** 4' . that .the or of Pang'be authorized and directed "to raarite Fedsr�: " adng officials and request thein to meet with Ittiacas Pla=ningBoard,. K,t ' earliest mmen ence and explain hcw Ithaca may become eligitale for Fed"I andtote aid under the Urban Renewal and Urban Assistance Programs. Carried. ' 1UFt: The Chairman noted that the Common Council Chambers will be available for mewetinrgs .of the Planning Board and suggested that action be taken at'thi:s time to set the time and place formeetix*s of the Board for the coming year. ay".0Egan: seconded by Cam. Reps 1 Me that regular meetings of the Planning Bow be continued on.the s.eccnd Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m., and that the eti gs be held In the Cecil Chambers located' at City-"X13.«. Carried. " motion the meeting was ad jam;, dao. "A� ' a'\ PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 4:00 P.M. January 30, 1956 PRESENT: Chairman - Fabbricatore Attorney - Lee %ayor - Ryan Director of Planning - Thorne Commissioners - Osborn, Murphy, Reps, Egan Engineer - Cass Aldermen - Sullivfn,, Johnson Clerk - Blean BUDGET, STAFF, PROGRAM: Chairman Fabbricatore announced that this Special meeting had been called to hear a committee report relating to a proposed work program, budget, and staff required for the Planning Board. She called upon Comm. Reps who presented and distributed, and reviewed in detail a lengthy report covering these items. By Comm. Reps: seconded by Comm. Murphy RESOLVED, that the report as presented be accepted and approved. Conn. Osborn suggested that the salary of the Director for the year 1956 be discussed as recommended in the report. Comm. Egan commended the committee on the comprehensive report rendered, Notion Carried. Comm. Egan offered a motion that the 'Judget as contained in the report be filed with the Council with a letter of transmittal asking the Finance Committee of the Council to meet with members of the Planning Board at its earliest convenience to consider same. During the discussion which ensued he later withdrew his motion. 'Comm. Osborn again urged a discussion of the Directors salary for 1956 and she moved that salary of the Director for 1956 be set at $7,000 the same as paid in 1955. There was no second to her motion and it was declared lost for lack of a second. Comm. Reps stated that due to the lack of job specifications for the position of Director it is difficult to approve a salary at more than the minimum for the position. Comm. Osborr called attention to Mr, Thorne's years of service in the field of planning and expres- sed her opinion that a reduction in salary in his case is not justified. On suggestion of Comm. Reps the budget as contained in the report was referred to the Council for consideration with an expressed willingness on the part of the Planning Poard to meet with the Finance or any other Committee of the Council to 1-Thom it may be -eferred. Considerable discussion ensued relating to the delay in calling for a civi-, •arvice examination for the position of Director and as to the length of time before _ze can be arranged. Attorney Lee expressed his opinion that it T•►ould take a minimum ,f six weeks to have one prepared by the State Civil Service Dept. and suggested that .,he Civil Service Comm. be requested to explore the possibility of arranging an exam- ination locally. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. 'Ieps RESOLVED, that the Chairman be auuhorized to appoint a committee to draw up job speci- fications for the positions of Director of Planning and Associate Planner; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to prepare examinations and advertise for same as soon as possible. Carried. Attorney Lee suggested that if the Civil Service Commission is provided with the nece- sary funds it may be possible to expedite the holding of these examinations by having them prepared locally. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. riurphy 'RESOLVED, that the Planning Board request the Common Council to provide the Civil Ser- -ice Commission with sufficient funds to prepare these examinations locally if neces- ary to expedite the procedure. Carried. M&NDED: By Comm. Reps: seconded by Comm. Osborn ESOLVED, that page 7 of the report as approved be amended by changing the title Ster- grapher to Senior Typist. Carried. 0"0 =T - TRANSFER TO PLAIWING BOARD: Comm. Reps recommended that action be taken to authorize the transfer of Miss Crysler, formerly a senior typist in the office of the City Assessor, to the position of Senior Typist for the Planning Boarr1. By Comm. Reps: seconded by Corms. Murphy RESOLVED, that the Planning Board approve Miss Cryslerts transfer from the tssessorts office 'to the Planning Board as Senior Typist; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to approve such transfer. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. B1ean City Clerk N`�V PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. i Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. February 13, 1956 PR,9EW: Chairman - Fabbricatore Mayor - Ryan Commissioners - Osborn, Paul Taber, Reps, Egan, hurphy Chamber of Commerce Rep. - Gram Alderman - Johnson Attorney - Lee Director of Planning - Thorne Clerk - Blean MINUTES: Comm. Reps requested that his report under the caption "Planning Assis- tance" as recorded in the minutes of the meeting dated Jan. 9, 1956 be corrected to read as follows: PLS ASSISTANCE: Comm. Reps reported that Federal Aid is available to cities for planning urban renewal projects. He also stated that Federal aid up to 50% is available to metropolitan or regional planning agencies and recommended that these avenues of aid be explored. This correction was ordered and it was moved by Comm. Egan, seconded by Comm. Murphy and carried that the minutes of Jan. 9th, as corrected, and the minutes of the special meeting held Jan. 30th be approved. ZONE CHANGE --E. BUFFALO STREET: Chairman Fabbricatore opened the public hearing advertised for this time regarding a petition for a zone change from A-residential to commercial in the 300 block of East Buffalo Street to permit the erection of an office building at 312 E, Buffalo Street. Opposing the requested change were Mr. Leonard Liberman, 310 E. Buffalo Street, Dr. Job, President of Ithaca College, and `'Ir. James Buyoucos of 417 E. Buffalo Street who spoke also on behalf of Mrs. Braun- : of 414 E. Buffalo Street. Dr. Job reported that Ithaca College has long range pla: . for the development of its property on the east side of Buffalo Street and that to change the zone in the 300 block to permit commercial use therein would seriously detract from the plans of the College in this respect. Mr. Buyoucos opposed it on the basis of spot zoning and he predicted it would aggravate the already serious parking problem on this street. Chairman Fabbricatore closed the hearing and it was moved by Comm. Osborn, seconded by Comm, Egan and carried that the petition be referred to a committee to be named by the Chairman for study and report back to the Board. Carried. ZONING ORDIN"CE AMENDMENT: Mr. Harold Simpson, Attorney for the N.Y. Telephone Company, again appeared and inquired if the Board is ready to take action to amend the zoning ordinance which will permit the Telephone Co. to make full use of its property on N. Tioga Street for building purposes. He was informed that the Chair- .,tan of the Committee investigating this matter is absent and no report is ready a, this time. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - BD. OF APPEALS: The Clerk read the following proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance: Article XII - Board of Zoning Appeals Section 1. Organization of Board of Appeals. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall consist of six members, as provided in Section 81 of the General City Law. The Board as now constituted shall continue as such Board under this Ordinance, and vacancies occuring therein shall be filled as provided in said Section 81. The Board at its first regular meeting each year shall elect one of its own members as Chairman. In the absence of the Chairman at any meeting the Board shall choose an Acting Chairman for that meeting. He reported that it had been referred to this Board by the Common Council for re- commendation. By Comm. Paul Taber: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to advertise a public hearing to be held at the next regular meeting of this Board on March 12, 1956 regarding this proposed change. Carried. i I V .. 2 .. February 13, 1956 F.Y.S. UJ==ON OF PLANNING: The Clerk presented an invoice in the amount of '30.00 from the N.Y.S. Federation of Planning for membership for the year 1956. By Comm. Osborn; seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that membership in the N.Y.S. Federation of Official Planning Boards be continued by this Board and that the invoice as presented be approved for payment. Carried. DUTIES IFIC IONS DIRECTOR OF EIAMMG_ CIATEThe Clerk re- ported that he had notified the Civil Service Commission of this Boardts desire to have examinations for the positions of Director of Planning and Associate Planner prepared locally if possible. He further reported that the Civil Service Commiss- ion has advised that as soon as specifications for the positions are received, action will be taken toward their adoption and the most feasible examination pro- cedure. In this connection Chairman Fabbricatore announced that she had appointed Comm. Egan, Paul Taber and Reps as a committee to prepare specifications. Comm. Egan, Chairman of this committee, read a proposed statement of duties and qualifications for the position of Director of Planning. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Murphy RESOLVED, that the proposed statement of duties and qualifications for the position of Planning Director be approved and adopted. Carried. Comm. Egan then presented and read a similar statement for the position of Associate Planner. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. RIurphy RESOLVED, that the statement of duties and qualifications for the position of Associate Planner be approved and adopted, and submitted to the Civil Service Com- mission for approval pending provision of funds in the budget for such position. (Copies of both statements are filed with the original minutes) Carried. ,UBLIC RELATIONS COMTITTED: Comm. Reps expressed his concern regarding a statement. :blished in the Ithaca Journal on Feb. 2, 1956 released by the Director of Plannir iving his views concerning the role and need for planning in Ithaca. He suggeste, Lhat publicity bordering on policy statements of the Board should first be cleared through the Board, its Chairman, or a proper committee on public relations. Ituas pointed out that such a committee was appointed by the Board on June 20, 1955, but that this committee is not operating at the present time since two of its members are no longer Board members. Comm. Paul Taber, the remaining members, noted that several meetings had been held while the committee functioned. By Comm. Reps: seconded by Comm. Egan REESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Boarl be authorized to appoint a Public Relations Committee. Carried. In this connection Director Thorne explained that he had tried to reach Mir. Taber on two or three different occasions relative to his statement but was unable to do so because Mr. Taber was in Florida. He further commented that his statement had ' sen left with the Press for at least a week or more before it was published. �'LANNING ASSISTANCE: On recommendation of Comm. Reps, Chairman Fabbricatore direc- ;ed Mr. Thorne to follow up his correspondence with Federal and State Planning 3fficials regarding aid in planning for Ithaca. PLANNING L A . c",s: Chairman Fabbricatore reported she had written Town Planning Officials and the Board of Education as requested at the last meeting but that she has not heard from either group yet. ARTERIAL ROUTES: Comm. Reps recommended that the Board re-examine the arterial routes proposed for the City with a view to changes which may be necessary or as to the priority of its different phases. He called attention to the proposal of a new High School on the High School athletic field and the proposed transfer of Biggs Hospital to the County, both of which may have some effect on priority. He stated that the Board should take the initiative to make recommendations on arterial routes to the State rather than wait for the State to decide what is best for j Ithaca. He told Board members that Prof. Emeritus H.W. Riley of the Cornell Agri- cultural Engineering Department has prepared a map showing all of the proposed suggestions regarding route f96 and suggested that Prof. Riley be invited to present his findings to the Board. By Comm. Reps: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Prof. Riley be invited to attend the next meeting of the Planning Board and present his map for a discussion of this matter; and that his appearance at this time be made a special order of business of the Board. Carried. e n OR 7 "w ible for organising and acting an effective planning program f 'A0 city and metropolitan area under the polio* direction of the city PUbTAng Board. U' =.SSSOF WI�IRI Attends all meetings of Planning Board and advises Board on technical matters. Supervises and directs professional and sub,-professional staff in preparation of plans for municipal improvements. Participates in teahni- cal planning studies dealing with land use, population, transportation facili- ties, recreation areas, schools, utility services and other elements of the comprehensive community plan. Prepar-s or supervises the preparation of urban renewal and capital improvement programs. Prepares technical reports and re- view and revises reports submitted by subordinates. Carries out public re- _� la°Ejona.progJr&m, to acquej t aitisene with planning program. Confers with local fiele' erg eaS°�h representatives of other ,units: of government on problems of mutual concern, TTRBA FNS—4L- DQE SI AI�t ABILIT L Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of city and regional Planning. Ability to plan and direct the Work of the staff. Understanding of research methods and, techniques required in urban planning. Ability to prepare clear, accurage reports. Capacity to present planning ideas and proposals simply and forcefully, and to arrange and conduct meetings, hearings and discussion groups. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates -nd the public. The position calls for a person with imagination, tact, enthusiasm, good judgment and the ability to cooperate with other officials. ACO�PPABI� TRAINING M MEEMIIEWCE (a) Graduation from a recognised college or university with a Bachelor's degree in city or regional planning, architecture, engineering, administration, government, geography or economics. Four years of full- time experience in municipal or Bounty planning, or (b) Completion of a university program leading to a Master's degree in city or regional planning. Two years of fully-time experience in municipal or County planning, or (c) An eruivalent oo i3s t, on of-�w4: exper:Lqp" " 1, n, In iris ' VIU Wtan programs. Experience with regional or metropolitan planning a ency• Ex- perience in suburban planning problems. Member or Associate Member of American Institute of Planners. 'a'� � !' www.-„t:�. •� � .y>r s 'y�'< ” de ?y r o� -rM r` + '�'°�'�`a.: �+ .�-^" y„ �4r, ��I..: ..- r�'wV aC IIffier Ileneral direction of Planning Director carries out research or dosi gn studies as part of the community planning programs of the Planning office. us=.NUAW .W Prepares studies cid' papulation, land use, housing, traffic, recreation,. schools, parking public buildings, utilities and other elements of that *ort. prebeaasive development plan. Analyzes existing conditions and prepare# plans for Improvements. Prepares sketches, designs, reaps and reports to support. recommendations. Makes field surveys and inspections of areas under study. lxw dx*o subdivision plate subwdtted to Planning Board for approval and re.. parts on needed changes in subdivision design. Studies and reports on pro- posed zoning changes submitted to the Planning Boa#d. Gonfers with staff members of other departments on subjects of matual concern. Assists P3ammng Director in his duties. 'May supervise draftsman and Planning Assistants in preparing studies and plans. Inowledge of the prinsiples and techniques of city and regional planning. Ability to organize and conduct physical planning or planning research studies. A working knowledge of zoning and subdivision prinieples and requirements. Ability to prepare sketches, maps and designs for use in reports or public presentation. Xhowledge of municipal finance and capital budget procedures. Ability in oral and written-presentation of planning ideas. Understanding of the legal basis for zoning. subdivision regulations and other regulatory • controls and their administration. "=A= LRAZING AND KVWJ= (a) Graduation from a recognized college or University with a Bachelor's degree in architecture. engineering, government.' geograpby or eeonw ics. Two years of full-time experience in municipal or county plan.- ning, or (b) Graduation from a recognized college it university with a Bachelor's degree in city or regional planning. One year of full-time Bey ew Jn s ni.cipal or county planning, or A utafversity program leading to a Ma seer t s +des ° rsgoael 1paiwft ;. or a lter'a degree in public y In planning.,„ W m _ 3 _ February 13, 1956 By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Osborn RESOLVED, that an invitation be tendered members of the Planning Board off' the Town of Ithaca and to the Superintendent of Public 'rlorks to attend this meeting also. Carried. OFF STREET PARK=: Upon inquiry by Comm. Reps, Director Thorne reviewed briefly the work being undertaken under his supervision. When asked by Comm. Reps regard- ing the proposed site for off-street parking at the corner of Seneca and Aurora Streets Director Thorne noted that this Board had recommended the site as a good location but had taken-no action•as to whether it should be of a public or private nature or whether open ramp type,or other type of parking should be provided. During the ensuing discussion Director Thorne advised that he can have a recommen- dation regarding two proposed off-street parking sites ready for presentation at the next meeting. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk i I� l A ... .o'8 ;..� AWIW naennL roods can nmo.Pwa "ILL n naL *No Nocff ass 9 6 MILL �• _; kHl '� hLf YCNEMEN �1 I • N LBM i a ; 1 2�INL .�• riiY IUU Pwa ,1 I I 1 ; N� i 1 .. .. NORTH— a CAYUGA IN Q TO ITH ~TO OC/T m,ft iN Thq Ogrye F�3ti i i i i PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. March 12, 1956 PRESEFT: Chairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - Osborn, Paul Taber, Murphy, Egan, Reps Mayor - Ryan Attorney - Lee Tawe of It ca PIgnningBd. 1 mbers Director of PlanningThorne Engineer - Cass - Prof. E.B. +�Tatson Richard Gram Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Laverty Clerk - Blean Prof. Emeritus H.W. Riley MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. PUBLIC HEARIIW - ZONING OPDINAICE- g : Chairman Fabbricatore announced that a public hddring had been duly advertised for this time regarding a proposed amend- ment to the Article XII of the zoning ordinance giving the Bd. of Soning Appeals the power to elect its own chairman. No one appeared to be heard on this subject. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Osborn RESOLVED, that the Planning Board recommends to the Common Council that Article XII of the Zoning Ordinance be amended in this respect as proposed by the Council. Carried. A TERIAL ROUTES: Upon invitation, H.W. Riley, Prof. Emeritus of Cornell University, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering, appeared to exhibit, review and compare his idea.- with dea.with all other proposals received to date for arterial routes entering the city which are designed to re-route heavy truck traffic away from hill streets. After being welcomed by Chairman Fabbricatore, and in turn, thanking the Board for grant- ing him this opportunity to present his views in these matters, Prof. Riley review- ed his exhibit which included a topographical map of Ithaca and surrounding areas showing, and bringing together for the first time. a total of eight proposals, in- cluding his own, for the relocation of state highways entering Ithaca, together With his own scale model creation of a proposed traffic separation pian designed to utilize the two unused spans beneath the present route 13 overpass on the Elmira Rd. over Cayuga Inlet and the L.V. RR Co. tracks. In addition he presented and distributed photographs of the map and model to each member of the Board. In doing � this he acknowledged his indebtedness to the Ithaca Journal staff for the photo- graphy work. Chairman Fabbricatore thanked Prof. Riley for snaking this information available to the Board and Comm. Reps suggested that the Planning Board, in cooperation with local Town Boards affected take steps to agree in general on a concrete proposal in this matter for recommendation to the State. He predicted that if such an agree- ment can be reached between the city and towns, District Engineer William Robinson of Syracuse will find it much easier to act and Ithaca will stand a better chance of getting favorable action and of getting it sooner than if left for the State to de- cide. By Eoftissioner Osborn: seconded by Commissioner Reps PP,SOLVED, that the Chairman be authorized to appoint a committee of the Planning ,oird to make a study of these proposals in cooperation with members of the local L'own Boards affected by the respective routes. Carried. Prof. Watson assured the Board of the cooperation of the Town of Ithaca's Planning Board in this matter. HIGH SCxOOL: The Clerk read a letter from W..L Gragg, Supt. of Schools, requesting authorization of the Planning Board to underteke plans to erect a public high sahool on property owned by the City School District in the N. Cayuga Street area known as the High School Athletic Field and asking that he be advised of any specific infor- mation the Board would require during the initial stages cf planning. By Comm. Murphy: seconded by Conn. Egan 'SOLVED, that the request be referred to a committee of the Board, to be appointed by the Chairman, for study. Carried. c i - 2 - Larch 12, 1956 RELOCATION OF FIRE ANIES: The Clerk read the following recommendation.from the Board of Fire Commissioners: i "The Fire Commission recommends that Companies 1, 29 3, 4, and 5 be relocated as follows: That one (1) pumper company be located west of the Lehigh Valley Railroad tracks in the vicinity of the northwest corner of the city. That one (1) pumper company be located on South Hill in the vicinity of the industries. That one (1) pumper company be located it, the vicinity of the southwest corner of the city. That No. 3 Ladder Company and one (1) pumper company be located in or near the busi- ness district. That No. 4's be converted to a .pumper company and the purchase of necessary equipment be made when new location is ready for occupancy. That all companies except the two located in or near the business district be housed in single units and that all companies including the two in or near the business dist- rict consist of apparatus room, bunk room with the necessary facilities, meeting room and/or recreation room and kitchen. That if possible to locate at present lo- cation the alarm equipment and the chief or administrative office. j That the present locations of Companies No. 6, 7 and 9's remain unchanged." He reported that the Mayor had directed that this recommendation be referred to the Planning Board for study, By Comm. Murphy: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that this recommendation be referred to a committee, to be appointed by the Chairman, for study and report. Carried. ZONES 1GE - 312 E. BTJFFALO STREET: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Paul Taber WHEFL;AS, a public hearing was held by this Board on Feb. 13, 1956 regarding a pe- tition for a zone dhange on E. Buffalo Street to permit the property at 312 E. Buffalo Street being used for commercial purposes, and T&IERFAS, a special committee of the Planning Board has studied this petition and j recommends, for the best interests of all concerned, that no change be made, ;HEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board recommends to the Common Council that the petition for a zone change in this area be denied. Carried. .ONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Comm. Egan, in the absence of Comm. B.W. Taber, repos sd that a majority of the members of the special committee appointed to study the request of N.Y. Telephone Company asking for relief from parking space requirements f of the zoning ordinance as it affects its property on N. Tioga Street recommend amendment of the zoning ordinance as follows: Place an asterisk after the term "office building" in section 5 of Article VII of the zoning ordinance and add a footnote to read, "An office building not normally or customarily visited by clients, patients, customers of the occupants of the building, or by members of the general public shall not be required to provide more than one (1) parking space for every one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area'-! By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Murphy RESOLVED, that the Planning Board recommends to the Common Council that section 5 of Chapter VII of the zoning ordinance be amended in accordance with the recommenda•- tion as presented. Carried. ?UDGET: Comm. Reps reported that as a result of action taken at a Special meeti:.: of the Common Council held Feb. 28, 1956 regarding the Planning Board's budget he had met with Mr. Thorne two days later to review the budget proposal. He noted th some difference of opinion exists as to the speed of the program and he recommends , that a special meeting of the Planning Board be scheduled to afford Mr. Thorne an opportunity to state his views in this matter, By Comm. Reps: seconded by Comm. Murphy RESOLVED, that the Chairman be requested to call a special meeting of the Planning Board to be held Monday, March 19, 1956 at 4:00 p.m. .for this purpose. Carried. VJ29 RY .B: Director Thorne called attention to the fact that money appropria- ted in the tentative budget for temporary help for the Planning Board has been exr haustedBy Comm:. Egan: seconded by Comm. Osborn � R?SOLVED, that this matter be considered at the special meeting. Carried. OFA'-STREET PARKING: Director Thorne advised that he had prepared written reports on the subject of off-street parking. Due to the lateness of the hour it was de- cided to postpone this matter until the special meeting also. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean til City Clerk V PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDIIZS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 4:00 p.m. March 19, 1956 PRESENT: Chairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - Osborn, Paul Taber, Egan, Murphy, Reps Chamber of Comm. Repr. - Gram Attorney - Lee Director - Thorne Engineer - Cass Clerk - Blean I B FT: Upon being asked by Chairman Fabbricatore to present his views on the proposed program and budget submitted by the Planning Board, Director Thorne stated that he had no objections to the proposed ambitious program or the staff require- ments. He then reviewed a list of planning objectives which he himself had pre- sented to the Board on June 9, 1950, the similarity of which he compared with the present proposal. Comm. Reps reported that the Board feels the staff proposed is a bare minimum needed in the next two to two-and-one-half years if a comprehensive plan including urban renewal and regional planning, in addition to usual routine, is to be undertaken. He deplored the lack of comprehensive planning by the Board in the past and ex- plained that the program submitted was based on standard planning practice with no representation that its contents are original. Noting that Mx. Thorne has pre- viously objected strongly to the need for two, associate planners, Comm. Reps ex- pressed his concern over the Director's lack of enthusiastic support of the pro- posed budget, and he urged the Director to be a little more vigorous in his support thereof. i Director Thorne replied that he was in agreement with the staff requirements if it is based on creating an original planning set-up to include a study of urban re- j newal and regional planning. Comm. Reps then explained that budget items for materials and supplies, which were based on approximately 12% of salaries as stand- !;rd practice, had been revised and that he and Yx. Thorne had agreed to a reduction from $2,850.00 to ' 2,500.00. He noted recent Council action restoring the Director salary to 1'k7,000.00 which increases total salaries to T20,000.00, making a total revised budget of $22,500.00. Director Thorne asked that some funds be provided for temporary help and it was agreed to include $1,000.00 for this purpose making a total revised budget as follows: Total Salaries :120,000.00 Temporary Help 1,000.00 Expenses 2,500.00 $23,500.00 By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Osborn RESOLVED, that a revised budget for the Planning Board for the year 1956 in the total amount of ` 23,500.00, as outlined above, be approved and a requisition of like amount filed with the Common Council. Carried. PF-STREM PARKING: Director Thorne presented a written report of his study of ,ff-street parking comparing the proposed site at Seneca and Aurora Streets with one in the westerly half of the 100 block of W. Seneca Street extending through to Buffalo Street. He stated that since all present parking areas are south of State Street he had confined his study to suitable sites on the north side. Copies of his report were distributed to mem'oers of the Board. By Comm. Osborn: seconded by Comm. Murphy RESOLVED, that the report be referred to the entire Board for study and considera- tion at the next meeting. Carried FE-WALASSIST,ANCE: Director Thorne reported on his telephone conversation with Mr. David Lutin, a field representative for the N.Y. Office of the Federal Renewal Assistance Administration, who indicated he would come to Ithaca as invited by the Board. By Comm. Paul Taber: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Mr. Thorne be directed to continue his correspondence with Kr. Lutir: and invite him to Ithaca at his convenience sometime after April 9th. , for an even- ing meeting with the Planning Board to explain the assistance available to cities under the urban renewal and regional planning programs. � M Carried. e-12 .. 2 .. March 19, 1956 In this connection Comm. Reps advised that the Planning Director of the City of Detroit trill be at Cornell on April 4th and 5th and is scheduled to deliver a public address on April 4th at Franklin Hall on an urban renewal program under- taken in Detroit. He urged all members of the Board to attend if possible. BOARD OF EDUCQJION - TRANSFER OF PROPERTY: Comm. Egan recommended approval of the transfer of city-owned lands adjacent to the High School Athletic Field and the Bergholtz Tract lying north of Rosemary Lane to the Board of Education to be used for school purposes in connection with the erection of a new high school in this area. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Murphy RESOLVED, that the Planning Board does hereby go on record as approving the trans- fer to the Board of Education of city-owned land requested for school purposes in connection with the erection of a new high school on the site of the present High School Athletic Field. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk i I 1 PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. April 9., 1956 PR,SENT: Chairman Fabbricatore Commissioners - Osborn, Paul Taber, Murphy, Egan, Reps Attorney - Lee Director of Planning - Thorne Engineer - Cass Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Rep. Chamber of Commerce - Gram Clerk - Blean SES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on March 19th, were duly approved. zONING ORDINANCE AHEM Rr - PETITION: Mrs. Herbert H. Williams read a petition signed by several interested citizens exp,-essing their concern with the permitted violations of the present zoning ordinance, their opinion that the ordinance is loose and ambiguous, thus permitting too many loop holes, and interpretations, and requesting a redrafting of the ordinance as an essential first step under the new planning program. Mrs. J.L. Hoard concurred with the contents of the petition, and urged action in this direction. J.S. MILLER III SUBDIVISION, PLANS: Mr, Benjamin Boynton appeared and presented plot plans for the J.S. Miller III subdivision for the Board's preliminary approval, and his presentation was referred to the Director of Planning for study and recom- mendation. ZONE CHANGE - CORE" STREET & VALLEY ROAD AREA: The Clerk read a letter from Evan J. Morris requesting that a petition presented in June 1955, and subsequently denied, for a rezoning of the area in the vicinity of Cornell Street and Valley Road from its present A-1 to a suggested higher or "AA" Residential District be reconsidered at this time. He expressed the feeling of property owners in this area that their petition is justified and urged favorable action on it. The Clerk reported that the petition had been denied by the Planning Board on Sept. 12, 1955, reported back to the Common Council and referred to its Charter & Ordinance Committee without any further action beingtaken thereon to date. Chairman Fabbricatore referred the request to a Committee comprised of 3.W. Taber, Comm. Reps, and Comm. Egan together with the Director of Planning for review and report. LOMM ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: The Clerk reported that at a meeting of the Common Council held April 4, 1956, Mr. Harold E. Simpson, on behalf of N.Y. Telephone Co., presented a proposed amendment to Section 5 of Article VII of the zoning ordinance to provide that the designation "office building" shall not be deemed to include any building which is not normally visited by clients, patients, or customers of the occupant of the building, or by members of the general public. He reported further that the Common Council had referred the proposal to the Planning Board for its advisory report thereon. Comm. Reps reviewed action already taken on this matter as a result of its being presented directly to the Board by Mr. Simpson and suggested that in the future no action be taken on such requests until directed to do so by the Council. By Comm. Reps: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that no requests for amendment of the zoning ordinance be acted upon by this Board without first having been received and considered by the Common Council. Carried, By Comm. Paul Taber: seconded by Comm. Egan 14]EREAS, this proposed amendment of the zoning ordinance has already received con- siderable study by a special committee of the Planning Board, and I&IMMAS, upon the recommendation of said committee, action was taken by this Board on March 12, 1956 recommending to the Common Council adoption of an amendment in this respect providing for one parking space for every one-thousand (1,,000) square feet of floor area, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board reaffirm its former stand taken March 12, 1956 on this amendment and advise the Council accordingly. Carried. ao i » 2 ... April 11, 1956 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE: Director Thorne reported that Mr. Rutin, field representative for the N.Y. office of the Federal Renewal Assistance Administration, can come to Ithaca on either April 23rd or 24th in the afternoon. Details regarding the final arrangements for such a meeting with Mr. Iutin and interested officials in adjacent Towns were referred to Director Thorne to work out in cooperation with the Chairman. OFF--ST= PARKIIG: Director Thorne presented revised figures as a part of his interim report on off-street parking tozeflect the amortization of bonds in the annual costs shaven and also to include a contingency item in each case. Comm. Reps expressed himself in favor of the site at Seneca and Aurora Sts. for an off-street parking lot only if it is to include central Fire Headquarters and the City Hall eventually. Otherwise he termed it economically unsound. Engineer Cass and lir. { Gram each reviewed in detail off-street parking studies made by a special committee of the former Traffic Commission and by the Chamber of Commerce, and it was sugges- ted by Comm. Reps that all information obtained be made available to this Board in considering Mr. Thorne's report. By Comm. Osborn: seconded by Comm. Reps RESOLVED, that the Chairman be authorized to appoint a committee to study this matter and bring back to this Board its recommendation thereon including a summary of the information compiled during studies of off-street parking by all groups to Cate. Carried. ASSOCIATE PLANNERS: Came. Reps suggested that some steps be taken to notify Plan- ning schools throughout the country advising that job vacancies for two Associate Planners are open in Ithaca in order that provisional appointments be made if possible. He further suggested that a comrtmittee, to exclude himself, be appointed to screen applicants for these positions. By Came. Egan: seconded by Comm. Murphy RESOLVED, that Comm. Reps be authorized to write to planning schools throughout the country and advise of the need of two associate planners here and take such other appropriate action as he deems necessary to get this information before students graduating from planning schools this June. Carried. i On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk i f i i f ,.:, L5 v I PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. April 23, 1956 {� PRESENT: Chairman - Fabbricatore j Commissioners - Osborn, Paul Taber, Egan, Reps, Murphy 11 Aldermen - Horn, Gibson, Stimson Bd. of Pub. Wks. Comms. - Bradford, Miller, Saperstone Attorney - Lee Director of Planning - Thorne Engineer - Cass Clerk - Blean Urban Renewal Administration Representative - Mr. David Lutin URBAN RENEWAL: The regular order of business was dispensed with and Chairman Fabbricatore introduced Mr. Lutin to those present. Mr. Lutin reviewed "Urban Renewal" and explained that it's purpose is to prevent the spread of blight into good areas, rehabilitate and conserve areas which can be economically restored, and continue the clearance and redevelopment of areas which cannot be saved. Where blight and slums already exist special types of Federal assistance are available to help cities and towns to reclaim declining areas and make decent homes available to slum dwellers. To qualify for these aids, the community, through a workable program approved by the local governing body and by the Housing and Home Finance Administrator, commits itself to the attainment, within a reasonable time, of the following objectives: 1. Adequate local codes and ordinances, effectively enforced. 2. A comprehensive plan for development of the community. 3. Analysis of blighted neighborhoods to determine treatment needed. 4. Adequate administrative organization to carry out urban renewal programs. 5. Ability to meet financial requirements, 6. Responsibility for rehousing adequately families displaced by urban re- newal and other governmental activities. 7. Citizen participation. He stated that Federal aid is available up to 2f3's of the net cost for clearing slum areas or replanning blighted areas for rehabilitation. Nin. Lutin commented on his inspection with Director Thorne of the following three areas in the City: 1. Floral Avenue and "Island" area. 2. Northwest triangle including Adams, Hancock, First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Streets. 3. Cleveland Avenue area i He noted that, while entire clearance might be necessary in the first area, the other two have spots in need of rehabilitation. He explained that the City could purchase delapidated property through negotiation or condemnation and sell to an interested developer on the condition that it be rehabilitated. After a general discussion and question and answer period, Chairman Fabbricatore thanked Mr. Lutin for his presentation and explana ion of "Urban Renewal" and the meeting was adjourned. t� Geo. A. Blean City Clerk PLANNING BOARD P.T.O0:DINC=S CITY OF ITHACf , N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. May 14, 19SS� PRESENT: Vice-Chairman - Reps Commissioners - B.W. Taber, Egan, Paul Taber, Murphy Mayor - Ryan Attorney - Lee Director of Planning - Thorne Engineer - Cass Clerk - Blean In the absence of Chairman Fabbricatore, due to illness, Vice-Chairman Reps presided. MINUT73: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held April 23rd were duly approved. BICYCLE PATHS: The Clerk read a letter from Constance E. Cook suggesting that the City provide bicycle paths to the Stewart Park area, one along N. Cayuga St. and another coming down from the Heights. SUBDIVISION: The Clerk read a letter from H.C. Thorne, Director of Planning, pre- senting plans submitted under date of May 8, 1956 by Mr. Ben Boynton for a sub- division proposed to be formed on the Miller property lying between 1006-1008 East State St. and Valley Road near the south end of Elmwood Avenue, By Comm. Paul Taber: seconded by Conan.- B.W. Taber RESOLVED, that the proposed subdivision plans as submitted be referred to a Committee and Mr. Thorne for study and report back to the Planning Board with recommendations thereon at a subsequent meeting. Carried. Vice-Chairman Reps appointed Commissioners B.T-T. Taber, Paul Taber and Wm. Egan as such a committee. ASSOCIATE PLANNERS: Comm. Reps informed Board members that he had written heads of planning schools throughout the country in regard to the need of associate plan- ners and had very discouraging answers. He stated that he had been informed that all June planning graduates have accepted jobs already. He advised that the position. are being advertised in a publication of the American Society of Planning Officials. He reported that two planning assistants who have agreed to work during the summer months are expected to report for work about June 15th and that Mr. Tucker will continue as part-time draftsman on a temporary basis. He reported that job specifications for the positions of Director of Planning and Associate Planner have been agreed upon with local Civil Service Commission and have been forwarded to the State Civil Service Commission with examinations schedul- ed for later in the year. URBANROW—AL: Comm. Reps brought up the matter of urban renewal for discussion. After some discussion, it was suggested by Comm. Paul Taber that a committee be appointed to study this matter with a view to presenting a recommendation for pre- sentation to the Common Council thereon. STS CQ 'S: Comm. Reps suggested consideration be given the matter of establishing standing committees of the Board. It was agreed that this would be a desirable move and it was left to the Chairman with power. DZE TORIS BE=: Director Thorne informed the Board that he eras continuing to assemble basic planning information all the time with emphasis on no particular project at present. Comm. Paul Taber reported that the last 0 & D traffic survey which was made by the State in 1948 is in need of being brought up to date but doubted if the State would be willing to do so at this time. He commented that it may have to be done locally if at all. NETRZ=AN MMING Cogan. Reps presented mimeographed copies of an amend- ment to Article 12-.8 of the General Municipal Law - Metropolitan, Regional or County Planning Boards-which he noted has been signed by the Governor. He reported that he had informally discussed the matter with officials of the Town of Ithaca's Planning Board and suggested that other towns and villages in the neighborhood which may be interested be invited to participate. By Comm. Paul Taber: seconded by Comm. Murphy RESOLVED, that the Chairman appoint a Committee to explore the possibility of estab- lishing a Metropolitan Planning Board; and that such a committee be instructed to discuss the matter with the proper officials of neighboring towns and villages and invite their participation, if interested, as provided for under the amendment to Article 12-B of the General Municipal Law. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk r PLAlNkW BOARD lROC�DIN<33 _- CITY OF ITNACP, N.Y. ` ';_ Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. June 11, 1956 PPFSENP: 'Chairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - B.1W. Taber, Murphy, Paul Taber, Egan, Reps -= Tiayor - Ryan Attorney - Lee Director of Planning - Thorne Enp-ineer - Cass Clerk - Blecn HnWW: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. N.Y.S.CIT22ENSI 90MCILT,A?RKSHOP: Chairman Fabbricatore announced that the N.Y.S. Federation of Official Planning Organizations is cooperating with the N.Y.S. Citizens' Council in a workshop program to be held at Hobart College, Geneva, N.Y, on June 14- 17• The program this year is giving attention to urban renewal, directed particu- larly toward smaller municipalities. By Cain. Egan: seconded by Comm. Taber RESOLVED, that Director of Planning Thorne be authorized to represent the City at this workshop. Carried. I MILUM IM10: Caanm, B.W. Taber reported that the preliminary subdivision f plans for the Miller subdivision does not provide the necessary entrance and evress to the property on its eastern side known as the Sawdon Est* property, and that therefore the Committee suggests that before any development is started the possibi- lity of developing the Miller and Sawdon properties as one piece of property be thoroughly explored, and also that the Miller and Sawdon interests and other in- terested parties get together and see if plans cannot be worked out in this respect for the mutual interest of the people in the entire area and the City of Ithaca. He reported further that the Committee feels that if these properties can be de- veloped jointly, fewer exceptions to the present subdivision regulations will be necessary and result in a more desirable subdivision plan. Alternate plans for development of the entire area, one by Director Thorne and one by Mr. Norbert Schickoel who represented the Sawdon Retate,were discussed. It was the sense of the Board that approval be withheld pending some solution which will provide access to the Sawdon property for its future development. By Comm, B.W. Taber: seconded by Casae. Mu r#W RESOLVED, that the preliminary plan as submitted for development of the Miller property be denied. Carried. ARTERIAL ROUTES: Comm. Paul Tabor presented and reviewed a report covering the status of the State's arterial routes in the City to date. His report recommended that certain changes which have taken place since the State's data was compiled eight years ago should be evaluat6d before the Planning Board makes further recom- mandations regarding the location of arterial routes in the City. The changes re- ferred to include the followIM: 1. Maving Tompkins Co. Memorial Hospital to the Biggs site an route 96. 2. Construction of a proposed new Nigh School on North Cayuga St. 3. Development of the Tompkins Co. Airport and the adjacent Research Center. 4. Increased =caber of cars. S. Tremendous increase in urbanisation in all directions which has taken place since 1948. the report reoaamanded more technical study needs to be made of the north-south route across the western part of the city in consultation with the State Distriot Engineer and in the meantime if general agreement can be reached on the location of routes 96 and 13 into the city that these two plus the route across the western Part of the City should be considered promptly by this Board for reoomaaendatior to the Coamon Council. 37 Comm. Taber: seconded by Comm. Repo ISSCLVED, that the Committee appointed to studkr arterial routes be enlarged to con- tinue such study with surrounding areas; that the Director and his staff be empower. ed to further study the north-south route within the city and to consult with state engineers thereon; and that a definite reommwiation on the north-sough route and routes 96 and 13 be made to this Board at an early date. Carried. � 2 - June 11, 1956 ASSSWIATE LMR: Comm. Reps reported that one applicant, Mr. Robert Titus, had been interviewed for the position of Associate Planner, and he recommended his provisional appointment to such position. By Comm. Reps: seconded by Cam. Murphy RESOLVED, that Robert Titus be and hereby is appointed provisionally to the position of Associate Planner, effective,Jnly 1. 1956, at the minimum salary rate for the position of $5,000. annually; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for the position. Carried. IQ== IZLP: Comm. Reps reported further that Peter Eschweiler and James Bell are expected to report for work on June 18th as plautng assistants on a temporary basis during the summer months. MONNEL C bU=: On recommendation of Com. Paul Taber it was agreed that a committee comprised of the Chairman and two other members of the Board be named to meet with the Director and interview applicants for positions with the Planning Board. Chairman Fabbricators named Commissioners Paul Taber and B*W. Taber to such a committee and again on recommendation of Paul Taber, Commissioner Reps agreed to be available for consultation. STAMM,CO==: Chairman Fabbricatore announced that she wished to delay the appointment of standing committees of the Board for further thought. SUMERMEJT,=: Consideration of dispensing with meetings of the Board during the summer months of July and August resulted in its being agreed that the regular monthly meeting will be held during these months this year. MUMAH 3AD�V7�SEN PIS: , George Mineah presented preliminary plans for subdivision of his property on West Hill and his presentation was referred to Comm, B.W. Taber, Paul Taber and Egan as a committee for study and report. P$T&M L4'= On request by Comm. Reps, Director Thorne reported briefly on the workbming carried on in his office at present and stated that with additional help it is expected that work will be concentrated on the development of a land use map together with the continued compilation of basic planning information. Comm. Reps suggested that Mr. Thorne contact federal officials during his attendance at the planning workshop at Geneva and ascertain the procedure and forms necessary for applying for federal planning advances under the urban renewal program. I On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk PL"MG BOARD PROCEm-, n S CTTY OF TTRACA, P.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M, July 9, 1956 PRESENT: Chairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - Egan, Repel Murpby+ Mayor - Ryan Director of Planning - Thorne Clerk - Blean KMZM: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. STANDING Cg=T=a: Chairman Fabbricatore presented a written proposal of stand- ing committees of the Board along with suggestions of the matters over which each would have jurisdiction (copy of proposal attached). She then gamed members of each of the proposed committees, the first named in each instance beim chairman of the respective committees. RESEARCH: Osborne Nurphy, Paul Taber TRAFFIC & PARKIM-. Paul Taber, B.W. Taber, Reps COMMJNITY FACILITPE & SERVICES: Xurp by, Osborn, BY. Taber URBAN RENEWAL & HOUSING: Reps, Paul Taber, Egan ZONING & SUBDI`TISION: BY. Taber, Osborn, Egan FINANCE & CAPITAL BUDGET: Egan, Murphy, Reps EXECUTIVE: Fabbricatore, Paul Taber, Reps AIRPORT FACIES: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requester the Planning Board to make a study of the municipal airport for recreational pur- poses and other usage and to submit a preliminary report thereon within three months back to the Board of Public Works, Commenting on this subject, Comm. Egan noted that when Percy Field and the Bergholtz Tract are turned over to the Board of Education for school purposes there will be need for additional recreational and play areas. The request was referred to the Como►unity Facilities and Services Committee for study and report. i CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS: Comm. Reps reported that the Secretary of the local Civil Service Commission has advised that positio nnouncements for Director of Planning and Associate Planner have been approved/ e State Civil Service Commis- sion and that applications for theme positions will be accepted up to Oct. 24th for examinations to be held on Nov. 24th. i METROPOLITAN PLAMMM BM: Comm. Reps reported that Mayor h-.ran, Chairman Fabbricatore, Attorney Lee and Comm. Reps, together with the Mayor of the Village of Cayuga Heights, and Supervisors from the Towns of Ithaca and Lansing had atten- ded an informal meeting recently in the Mayor's office to discuss the formation of a Metropolitan Planning Board and its operation. He reported that it is expected further meetings on the subject will be held later on. He stated that since that time the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca had adopted a resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors to create a County Planning Board by Jan. 1, 1957, and that if nothing develops by that date, the Town Board may agree to join a Metropolitan Board. DIREECMRS ORT: Director Thorne presented and reviewed a written report covering his activities since the June meeting. His report noted that Miss Crysler is suffering from a tumor with complications and is therefore absent from work on sick leave. On motion the meeting was adjourned. i Geo. A. Blean City Clerk s V PROPOSED COM,=TEE ORGANIZATION PCP THE ITHACA CITY PLANNIM BOARD General The Planning Board is the legal head of the departmental organization for planning in Ithaca. While the Board must and should rely on its staff for the great bulk of technical studies and recommendations, it is ultimately responsi- ble for all recommendations or decisions approved by a majority of its members. For this reason it is important that Board members have an opportunity to re- view and revise, if necessary, all work of the staff. It would be desirable if all members of the Board could be completely familiar with all aspects of planning in Ithaca. This is not possible if the Board expects to carry out its responsibilities and promises for preparing con- prehensive development plans within a relatively short period of time. Organiza- tion of the Board into a number of permanent committees, each dealing with a major phase of planning, appears to be the only feasible method of procedure. A32 matters referred to the Board by the Common Council or other body and approved for further study should be referred to appropriate committees. Where necessary, staff assistance should be provided to committees on terms agreeable to the Chairman or Executive Committee, the committee chairman and the Planning Director. Content of studies originating with the staff in accordance with the annual work program adopted by the Board should be approved by appropriate committees at an early stage, and preliminary staff findings and recommendations should be reviewed from time to time as progress continues. Special committees may be needed from time to time, but they should be created only where referral to one of the standing committees would not be appropriate. There may also be matters of such far-reaching and pressing impor- tance that the Board may prefer to act on them as a Committee of the whole. Matters coming before the Board primarily of a fact-finding or informational nature might well be referred to the Planning Director for a staff report at the Chairman's discretion. Sueggated Committee StMgturA and Jurisdiction Seven three-member committees should be established. The Chairman of the Board would be Chairman of the Executive Committee and ex officio member of all other committees. To provide for an approximately equal division of work among the other six members of the Board, each member should serve as Chairman of one committee and member of two others. I The following is a list of the proposed committees along with suggestions of the matters over which each would have jurisdiction: 1. Research - This Committee should review staff studies and prepare reports on the basic trends affecting the city. These topics should include the following: land use, population, economic base, neighborhood organization and similar elements. 2. Traffic and Parking - The committee should consider and submit recommendations for street, arterial and highway improvements and for automobile parking. The committee might also study such related transportation items as railroad grade separations, bus and truck terminals, airports, and bus service. 3. Qommunity Facilities and SRrvices - This committee should provide recommendations on such related community and neighborhood facilities as schools, parks, fire stations and public buildings; and such ser- vices and utilities as sewers and water supply and flood control measures. 4. Urban Renewal„and�Housine - This committee should first organize material for submission to the Housing and Horne Finance Agency in order to qualify the City for planning advances. The committee should then submit recommendations for redevelopment, rehabilita- tion or conservation of blighted areas in the city. 5• Zoning gnd subdivision - The committee should study all proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance originating by petition or by referral from the Common Council. It should also undertake a comprehensive review of the existing zoning ordinance. This com- mittee should review all subdivision plats submitted to the Board for approval. b. ElMnpe and Can tal Budget - Initially the responsibility of this committee would be to establish the procedure to be followed in pre- paring a long-range capital improvements program. In co-operation with the Research Committee this committee should also project trends in the tax base, municipal expenditures and future revenues. Once the procedure for capital budgeting is established, the committee would prepare or help to prepare a six-year capital budget each year for submission to the Common Council, 7. Executive Committee - This committee should be authorized to act for the Board in the intervals between meetings. It should prepare a recommended annual work program and budget for submission to the Board. The committee should provide liason between the Board and any metropolitan planning agency. It should meet with the staff at frequent intervals to coordinate staff and committee activity. It should be authorized to approve the final text of official re- ports for public distribution after Board review of the general content. This committee should be responsible for public relations and news releases. I SuaaPstions for Committee Proce&Xes It is inevitable that the chairman of each committee will carry major responsibility for the preparation of committee reports. In order to re- lieve other members of unnecessary work, the chairman alone might have one or more informal conferences with staff members assigned to aspects of the committee's work. It might also be desirable for the chairman to invite other city officials or citizens to attend committee meetings. On rare occasions it may be advisable for a committee to hold public hearings or invite organi- zations to present their views on major policy matters. The problem of liason between committees should be considered; informal meetings of committee chair- men should be frequent. Committees should submit all final reports and major interim reports in writing. These reports should be circulated to members several days prior to Hoard meetings so that more informed discussion and decisions will be possible. i ,I I, I PLANING BOARD PPOCSEDIIAIS CITY Or XTHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. August 33, 1956 PF,ESENP s Vice-Chairman - Reps Commdesioners - Osborn, B.W. Taber, lit OW. Egan rlayorr - Ryan Planning Director - Thorne Associate Planners • Titus and Chase Attorney - Lee Clerk - Blean In thg absence of Chairman Fabbricatore, Vice-Chairman Reps presided. He intro- duced Associate Planners Robert E. Titus and Alan L. Chase to the members present. MTS=: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. i ,OC QTS PLANNER - Comm. Malt CaReps announced that at a special meeting of the Board he:.d on J�y . tth,and attended by Chairman Fabbricatore. Commissioners Egan, B.W. Taber, and himself, Mr. Alan L. Chase was appointed provisionally to the position of Associate Plamor, effective August 1, 1956, at the minimoum salary rate for the position of $5.000. AM= JAQ=_MSt Reporting for the Comnuhity Facilities A Services Committee, Comm. Mamphy noted that the Planning Staff is presently engaged in a study of pro- posed f'ature %,se of the municipal airport on Taughan ock Boulevard. CAPITAL BtJDI'dET: Comm. Egan reported progress an a capital budget and expressed the hope that a report an this item will be reach for the next.meeting of the Board. Comm. Reps reviewed correspondence he has had regarding urban re- newal. tIROR4B =M D-111310=: Comm. B.W. Taber _presented a committee report on the proposed Geo. Himah subdivision plans for his qty an West Hill as follows: "This Committee wishes to report to the Plaradrig Board that before Mr. 1lineahIs request can be approved by the Committee a more complete and accurate map not be submitted by the developer. The preliminary map f aila to chow proper entrance and egress an the owners property through Taylor Plaoes proposed street grades, etc. It is suggested that a map of the proposed sub-division, that will meet the approval of the Director of Planning, be supplied by the anther of the property, so that fur- ther consideration may be given to this project. By Comm. H.W. Tabers seconded by Comm. Egan RESCUED. that the report as submitted be accepted and approved. �OI+tAP The Clerk reported that a petition had been filed at the July 11th meeting of the Council by Thaler & Thaler requesting that the Zoning Map be amended from an "A" Residential to a Business Distarict.as it relates to the Lroperty located at 310 U. Aurora St. and that the Covacil had referred it to the Flanning Board for consideration at thin meeting with a request that its findings thereon be reported back to the Charter & Ordinance Camnittee of the Cam= Council not later than August 15th. Comm B.W. Taber presented a committee report on the petition as follows: "This Committee wishes to report to the Planning Board that in its opinion the petition in question should be denied. This Committee believes it is in the besir interests for the City of Ithaca that individual parcels of property in "A" Rest« dential Districts shoo]d not be changed to Business Districts, By Cam, B.W. Taber: seconded by Comm, Egan RESOLVED, that the report as sabm fitted be accepted and approved: and that the Plan- ning Board reoaemend to the Charter & Ordlunce Committee that the petition be denied. Carried. GA3 : The Clerk reported that the Council had been requested by the Board cif Public Works to take same action to restrict the ever increasing amber of gaso- ine stations being erected in the City, and that in turn the Council had referred the matter to the Planning Board for its study and recommendations. This mutter was referred to the Zoning & Subdivision Committee for study and report. .. 2 .. August 33 1536 ZO dRDA_u" s Coax. Reps recommended that article XII at the Zoning Ordinance, Board of Appeals* be aaended and he prresented a draft at a pe'vposed amendment and referred it to the Zoning b Subdivision Cohemittes for sir vlth the request that he be notified of Committee meetings relative to this matter so that he can attend and fVtW discuss the reoonwended changes. FEARIM, OF FWO-Z9: Can. Reps offered the suggestion that the Board establish the practice of allotting a period of about fifteen minutes at the close of saoh Board r:ee•ting to permit anyone interested to discuss any actions taken dwing such wast- ing. He asked for the consensus of the Board. Noting the p emoe of Mr. Thaler who was interested in the petition for a sonIM map anendmwt acted upon at this reefing, he asked Mr. Thaler to express his feeling its this respect. Mr. Thaler expressed hie dissatisfaction because he had not been given an owar. � tunft y. even though he bad requested it, to verbally discwss his petition with e coo-cm ronittee of the Board before its action taken at this meeting. He argued that he rhould have been afforded the oppoetvehitW to weplain the purpose and intent of the petition. Coma. B.W. Taber agreed that Mr. Thaler had not been hoard an this sub eat before the sub-ommittee but explained that the Cannittee had felt the pe. tit on was full and complete and selfs*p2snatory as suibat tted. final deoision use deferred pending return of Chairman Fabboricatore. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Oso. A. Blom City Clerk i i I i I i i f PLAMNM BOARD PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. `i Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. Sept. 10, 1956 PRESENT: Nice-Chairman - Reps Commissioners - Osborn, B.W. Taber, Paul Taber, HuTI1r, Egan Director of Planning - Thorne Staff Members - Bell, Eischweiler, Chase end Titus Clerk - Blean In the absence of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman Reps presided. MUM: Mimtes of the last regular meeting were duly approved. • WEST,WOOD V.0 §MITISIONt Mr„ Jas. S. Knapp presented and reviewed prelud ary plans for the development of his property on Westwood Knoll and requested tenta- tive approval thereof. Comm. B.W. Taber reported that he had examined the plan with Mr. Knapp and reported that it appears to meet all subdivision requirements with the possible exception of an excessive street grade at one point which may '0e overcome in final plans. After a review by members of the Board, Comm. B.W. Taber reoommended its tentative approval. By Cam. B.W. Taber: seconded by Comm. Paul Taber MSMVED, that the subdivision plan in its preliminary form as presented by Mr. Knapp be tentatively approved subject to completion of final details necessary for final approval by this Board. Carried. Mr. Knapp thanked Mr. Thorne for his help and advice offered in the preparation cf his plan. Comm, Paul Taber commended Mr. Thorne and his staff for helping in this regard with their technical knowledge and termed it a fine service to pros- pective developers. MIOM, PLA NNM MQAMUTZON: Comm. Reps presented and reviewed a written re- port of the Executive Cormdttee of the Planning Board on proposed regional plan- ning. By Caron. Paul Taber: seconded by Comm. Mwphy RESOLVED, that the report as submitted be approved and adopted and that it be sub- mitted to the Common Council requesting its endorsement. Carried. EQPOLATION TRENDS: Reporting for the Research Committee, Coram. Osborn described a study to be made by the Planning Staff of population distribution and trends in the City and Town of Ithaca, listing age groups and sex, existing now and pro- Jected to 1970. She anticipated that a complete report on this subject will be ready by the December meeting. By Cam. Osborn: seconded by Comm. Paul Taber RESOLVEDs that the report be accepted and approved. Carried. CMMM FAMITIPS: Conan. Nurphy reported that niers of the Planning Staff have been making a study of recreational and other facilities and asked Mr. Bell to inform members of his findings to d ate. Mr. Bell exhibited and reviewed maps and charts showing existing plcyfields, neighborhood parks, large parks, and semi- public or special activity areas in the city together with proposed standard re- quirements for each type, facilities provided in each area at present adjusted to meet the proposed standards and thus show required needs in each instance. Studies of playfields included Central School, Fall Creek, E. Hill, St, John, Wood- Meadow St. area, Belle Sherman and West Hill. Three possible land uses of the municipal airport on Taughannock Blvd, were exhi- bited and reviewed. They included the combined use for light industrial and re- creational areas, use of the total area for park purposes, and the combined use as an airport and recreational areas. Vice-Chairman Reps complimented Mr. Bell for his work and fine presentation of his accomplishments. &MINU3„9Z=!§ RMT: Vice-Chairman Reps noted that a report by Director Thorne was filed at the last regular meeting and then called on Mr. Thorne, who tpresented and reviewed his written report on activities of the department from hen to date. VACAMN. On his own recommendation. Mr. Thorne's &=Yual vacation was left to be taken at his own convenience. _ z .. sept. lO, 1956 j+ERMMAL PARKING: Cams. Paul Taber noted with interest continued study of peripheral parking included in the Directorss report and expressed his opposition to the use of city streets for overnight parking. He suggested the Zoning Ordi- nano* be amended with a retroactive clause if possible to require that property owners be required to provide off-street parking faacilities for their tenants. The matter was left with the Parking & Traffic Committee. MAN MORM& Comm. Reps reported that Kr. Chase is engaged in preparing anterial for ultimate submission to the Federal goverment for a planning advance. ZONDStl .,AHMMMN. &I=STs Comm. Osborn expressed her cometh in the need of a study of taming in the entire 300 block of N, Aurora St. rather than the spot saning requested which affects the property at 310 N, Aurora 3t. only. It was decided to &sit Council action an the petition before it noon. On motion the sheeting w as adjourned. Geo d Blean City Clerk i f �5 PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. October 89 1956 PRESENT: Chairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - Osborn, Paul Taber, B.W. Taber, Egan, Murphy, Reps Mayor - Ryan Attorney - Lee Director of Planning - Thorne Associate Planners - Titus & Chase Clerk - Blean "U T-Q: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. OVM-- GM,PARKW: Chairman Fabbricatore reported that the Council had requested the Board to make a study of overnight parking on city streets and that she had referred this matter to the Traffic & Parking Committee. ARTERIAL ROUTES: Comm. Paul Taber read a written report on Highways and Parking recommending that the next step in arterial development be a north-south route across the western part of the city which will connect with route 13 where it enters the city from the east, will avoid congested residential areas, will provide for a practical connection with route 96 from the north and provide an easy, safe access to routes 13 and 34 south and probably relocation of 96B. A number of proposals in relation to the "Thorne Plan" were presented and drawings of the several pro- posals were exhibited and explained by Mr. Thorne. By Comm. Paul Taber: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation as submitted be accepted and approved; and that the several proposals in relation to the "Thorne Plan" be referred to the Mayor's Committee as a basis for "give and take" consultation withihe State Dept. of Public Works to determine a mutual agreeable -p� to By IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council speech Morse the route agreed to by the Mayor's Committee in order that Ithaca's future development and the safe- ty of our citizens be protected and in order that the State may undertake engineer- Ing studies and schedule construction plans. Carried. URB&.*I RIM Associate Planner Chase exhibited maps of his studies on urban re- newal since the last meeting. Comm. Reps reported that the Urban Renewal Committee had met vtith Mr. Frank Batstone from the New York office of the Urban Renewal Ad- ministration and reviewed this material with him as well as possible renewal pro- ject sites in the city. By Comm. Reps: seconded by Comm. Paul Taber RESOLVED, that an application for an urban renewal planning advance be prepared; and that this application be reviewed by the Planning Board and submitted to the Common Council for approval before submission to Federal Officials. Carried. ZONE gMo -.30Q BOOK OFA}.AURORA SMET: By Comm. B.W. Taber: seconded by Comm. Murphy WiEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York has requested the Plan- ning Board to study the "300" Block of North Aurora Street for the purpose of re- zoning the present A Residence District in said block, so that premises in said block could be used for professional and business office buildings, and __WHEREAS. a study of said area has been made by the Planning Board and it appears that several of the premises in the "300" Block of North Aurora Street are presently being used for business and professional offices, and that the area is well suited for business and professional office buildings, and there are other areas in the City of Ithaca similarly being used, in A Residence Districts, and which are prob- ably not in compliance with the present Zoning Ordinance, and WHEREAS, it appears that part of the "300" Block of North Aurora Street is presently zoned for business, and the amendments hereafter proposed will be in the interests of the public safety, health and general welfare, Nt THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board recommend to the Common Council that the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Ithaca dated August 1. 1950, be amended, and that a new Article VI-A be added thereto to read as follows: V w 2 - October 8, 1956 , TICLE VI..A RRA=M SIMS MTRICT agction 1. UFA: Professional and business office buildings, and all uses permitted in the A-I , or A Residence Districts. Professional or business signs subject to second paragraph of Section 11 of i..rticle XI. The Restricted Business District is intended primarily to form a reasonable tran- sition from Business Districts to nearby Awl or A Residence District. Stiction 2. Yard Area and Height Recuirements: This section applies only to new construction or to major alterations on exist- ing buildings. (a) The front yard shall be as deep as the average of those within one hundred feet on either side thereof, but need not be more than ten feet. (b) The side yards shall be at least five feet wide, and their combined width shall be at least fifteen feet. (c) The rear yard shall be at least 13% of the depth of the lot, except that it need not be more than twenty feet. (d) No building lot shall have an area of less than 3,000 square feet, nor a lot frontage of less than forty feet. (e) The total area covered by buildings in Restricted Business Districts shall not exceed 50% of the lot area. (f) No building shall exceed forty feet in height. Section 3 . ggng1ruction ReggirWgnts: This section applies only to new construction or to major alterations on existing buildings. In the Restricted Business District all construction shall conform to the Ithaca Building Code Provisions applying within the fire limits described in Part '14, Article -8 of current Ithaca Building Code. SAction 4. &ouirements for Parking Facilities: Shall be the same as in Section 5 of Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Board of the City of Ithaca recommend to the Charter and Ordinance Committee of the Common Council, and to the Common Council, that the Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca be amended so that all premises fronting on the "300" Block of Borth Aurora Street, except those premises now in a ID'usiness District, be changed from an A Residence District to a Restricted Business District under Article VI-A of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Ithaca, said 2-1emises being shown an Flap iro. 139 of the Maps of the City of Ithaca, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Plarring Board of the City of Ithaca approve these amendments, and that the amendments be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee of the Common Council so that said Committee can hold a public hearing on the proposed amendments. Due to her residence being located in the 300 block of N. Aurora St. , Comm. Osborn abstained from voting. Carried. REGIONAL PLAkuiILZ: The Clerk reported that the Common Council had approved in principle the report of the Executive Committee of the Board on regional planning and requested the Board to continue its study and file its definitive report thereon with the Council. Chairman Fabbricatore reported that the report has met -with similar approval from the Town of Ithaca and Village of Cayuga Heights and recommen- ded the City Attorney be authorized to draw up articles of agreement thereon with Town and Village officials. By Comm. Fabbricatore: seconded by Comm. Egan USOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to meet with Town and Village officials and prepare articles of agreement regarding the formation of a Regional Planning Board and submit this material to the Board for approval. Carried. - 3 - October S. 1956 iQICIPAL AIRPORT_: Comm. Murphy presented the following report on the Municipal Airport for approval and presentation to the Board of Public Works: The Committee on Community Facilities and Services submits this preliminary report on the study of the municipal airport to the Board of Public Works at their request. This study was made by the Planning Board staff to determine possible recrea- tional and other uses of the municipal airport. In conjunction with the airport study, James Bell of the Planning Board staff is making an inventory of recreation needs in Ithaca for the present and future. His study includes playgrounds, existing playfields, neighborhood parks, large parks, special activity areas and semi-public areas. To discover recreation needs in the future population projections are being made and standards of recreational acreages&termined. The work on the recreational project is in its final stages and the results of this particular subject will be analyzed in the near future. A final decision of the land use of the municipal airport cannot be made until an understanding with the Board of Education has been reached as to how much land is needed by the schools for recreational use, a study of their building plans for new schools, and until the school proposal is voted upon. Therefore the study of the city airport situation has resulted in three pos- sible alternative plans at this time,if the present use is to be changed,all of them within the range of possibility. Charts and d ravings have been made ofeach of these plans and they are available as part of this preliminary report. The plans include the combined use for light industrial and recreational areas, use of the total area for park ?purposes, and the combined use as an airport and/or heliport and recreational area. Committee of Community Facilities & ServicE James D. Murphy, Chairman Agda Osborn 3.W. Taber By Comm. Murphy: seconded by Comm. Reps RESOLVED. that the report be accepted, approved and referred to the Board of Public ?forks. Carried. DMCTOR tS REPORT: Director Thorne presented and read his report on the It ork of the staff since the last meeting. " SPECIAL TRAMSPORTATIMI: Comm. Paul Taber predicted the possibility of a problem for Tompkins County Memorial Hospital in obtaining adequate bus service to the hospital when it is relocated on the Trumansburg Road site. After some discussion as to the Board's jurisdiction in such a matter itMs referred to the Traffic & Parking Committee for study. On motion the meeting -taas adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk d r a f t i 10/23/56 THIS AGREEMENT, made as of the a day of , 1956, by, between and among the CITY OF ITHACA, TCS► 01' ITHACA, and VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS, municipal corporations of, the County of Tompkins, State of New York, hereinafter referred to as the "Constituent municipalities", WITNESSETH : _ WHEREAS, Article 12B, Section 239b, of the General Municipal Law, as amended by Chapter 609 of the Laws of••1956, authorized the governing bodies of cities, towns and villages in any county to collaborate in establishing a Regional Planning Board to consist of representatives of the constituent municipalities to be selected ir. a manner to be determined by agreement among the participating municipalities; ar-d ?REAS, the governing bodies of the constituent municipalities recognize the need for regional planning in the area included and contained within the corporation limits of the City of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca, and Village of Cayuga Heights; and WHEREAS, by proper resolutions the governing bodies of the constituent municipalities have authorized their respective municipalities to join and associate together in the creation of a Regional Planning Board to be known as the "ITHACA VALLEY 2XGI0oAL PLA,►+ LZ BOARD"; a0W, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein contained, it is agreed by, between and among the constituent munici- palities as follows: 1. In conformity with Article 12B of the General Municipal Law, and in compliance with the duly enacted resolutions of their governing bodies approving I said Planning Board in prir_ciple as follows: Resolution of the City of Ithaca, adopted at the meeting of its Common Council held on October 3, 1956; resolution of the Village of Cayuga Heights, adopted at the meeting of its Trustees held on 1956; and resolution of the Town of Ithaca, adopted at the meeting of its Board held on , 1956; the City of Ithaca, the Village of Cayuga Heights, and the Town of Ithaca do hereby create a Regional Planning Board, to be known and designated as "Ithaca Valley Regional Planning i Boarl", hereinafter sometimes referred to as the Board. .. 2 _ 2. The powers of the Board shall be such as are set forth ir. said Article 12B of the General Municipal Law, as amended from time to time, and f� particularly as set forth in Section 2�qd thereof, and the area *vrlthin which i the Board shall perform and exercise such powers shall be the region contained and included within the boundaries of the City of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights, as the same now exist and as they shall from time to time be delineated in the future, as well as such regions as shall be represented by other municipalities which may hereafter become constituent 1 municipalities hereunder. ` • i f 3. The Board shall initially consist of seven members, to be appointed i in such manner as the municipality making such appointment may determine, four I i by the City of Ithaca, two by the Town of Ithaca, and one by the Village of Cayuga Heights. The initial appointments by the City of Ithaca shall be as follows: One member for one year, One member for two years, Two members for three years; r and the initial appointments by the Town of Ithaca shall be as follows: One member for two years, One member for three years; and the initial appointment by the Village of Cayuga Heights shall be one member for three years. Upon the expiration of the initial appointments, all appointments shall be for a term of three years. A quorum shall consist of a majority of all the members of the Board in office. The Board shall elect its own Chairman and Vice-Chairman. In the event of a vacancy caused by death, resignation or otherwise, of any member, such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term. The representation from any constituent municipality shall not include more than one member holding public office excepting appointive member- ship on a municipal or other planning board or commission. Each member of the Ithaca Valley Regional. Planning Board shall be 21 years of age or over and shall have been a resident of his or her respective municipality for a period of not less than five years, and shall be eligible for reappointment upon the expira- tion of his or her term. 4. The members of the Ithaca Valley Regional Planning Board shall serve without salary, but all expenses incurred in the performance of their duties shall be reimbursed to them. - 3 — 5. The City of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca, and the Village of CaYuga fs . Heights, in conformity with the aforesaid resolutions of their governing bodies, do hereby agree that the expenses for the operation and functioning of I the Ithaca Valley Regional Planning Board for the year 1957 shall be the sum of F $7,000.00, and each constituent municipality hereby assumes its pro rata share as follows: i City of Ithaca $ 4,000.00 Town of Ithaca 20000.00 i i Village of Cayuga Heights 19000.00 The Board may apply for and receive financial or other assistance from the �v--C7 0'ZAGENci Fs Federal and State governments, or from foundations, but no appropriation to this Board shall be conditioned upon the receipt of any such assistance. The City of Ithaca shall provide office space without charge. 6. The fiscal year of the Board shall coincide with the calendar year. 7. Each constituent municipality shall pay an amount equal to 25 per cent of its pro rata share of the annual expenses on or 'before the 10th day of each of the following months: January, April, July and October. 8. The Board shall maintain and keep records of all receipts and disbursements, which records shall be audited annually by a Certified Public Accountant. A copy of each annual audit report shall be furnished to each j constituent municipality. 9. The Board shall commence operations as of January 1, 1957• It shall convene its organizational meeting within thirty days after the final i execution of this agreement. All subsequent meetings thereof shall be held at the time and the place to be fixed by the Board. 10. The constituent municipalities shall from time to time admit other municipalities upon terms and conditions to be agreed upon by the governing bodies of the constituent municipalities. 11i Any constituent municipality shall have the right to iithdraw from the Board at the end of any calehdar year by giving three months written notice to the Chairman of the Board and to the governing bodies of the constituent municipalities; and failure by a constituent municipality to appropriate its proportionate share of the expenses of the Board for the succeeding year in its current budget shall constitute a withdrawal of said member and said member shall be thenceforth denied all right of participation on the Board. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed in the names of the respective municipalities by their duly authorized officers, and the corporate seals of the said municipalities duly affixed as of the day and year first above written. CITY OF ITHACA By TCWN OF ITHACA BY VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS By X4441AG BOARD PROC OMMOpS d= Or 17RAGAS •+$Ze ; sp le"I )160 g 4130 pity eot#bw 23, 1956 PRESENT: Chairman ,. Fabbricatore Commisaiemers - Osborn, B.W. Taber, Paul Tabere NxTby6 Eger, Reps Mayor - Ryan Attorney - Lee Director of Plarri„g - Thorne Clerk - Blean REGIONAL ETA-0 lLyG BQM AMU*-%T , (hada Fabbrioatore a"nounced that this special meeting had been called to approve an agreement or- Regional Planning be- tween the City, Town of Ithaca, an& the Village of Cayuga Heights._. A draft of a proposed agreement it this respect was presented, read and reviewed by the_.City Attorney. On_r eeommendation of Comm. Reps an ame"(1ment was made in Seetion_3 on page 3 as follows: The sentence "The Board may apply for and receive financial or other assistance from the Federal and State goverrments, or from corporations or j foundations,..etc...” was changed to read "The Board may apply for and receive financial or other assistance from the Federal and State goverrmerts, or from pri- vate fourdations or agencies, etc..." By Comm. Reps: seconded by Comm. Murphy RESOLVED, that the draft of the agreement or Regional Plan*'+irF between the City# Tom of Ithaca and Village of Cayuga Heights as amended be approved and submitted to the Common Council at its special meeting tonight for consideration and final approval. Carried. GASOLI17E STATIO1L OFD lY -4E: Comm. B At. Taber presented and reviewed a draft of a proposed ordinance covering gasoline stations• as follows: PROPOSED GA30 1 STATIN, ORDIIYA"CE Section 1. Statement of Neceos tv i A. It appears that the unregulated and unrestricted operation of filling or service or gasoline or motor supply stations canbecome a serious public hazard to life and limb and that the operation of filling or service or gasoline or motor supply stations is in need of regulation so that a peaceful, quiet enjoyment of the adjacent areas may be had by the citizens of the city living in those areas. B. That the regulation of the location and the corstruction .of filling or service or gasoline or motor supply stations is necessary to compromise the conflict which may arise between the operation of such business and the erjoymert of adjacent residential areas. C. The traffic problems that are. increased by the ingress and egress of all types of motor vehicles, the advertising sig^a_ ard other lights, vibration, noise and dust and danger of fire and/or explosions, the necessity of curb cuts peculiar to the operation of such stations are factors which warra"t its being the subject of regulatior. i D. Thet the Plannirg Board of the City of Ithaca believes that it is necessary in the public interest and for the reasons herein mentioned to regulate the location of all filling or service or g asoline or motor supply stations operating i„ the City of Ithaca aind to establish uniform regulations for the location and site co"trol of the same within the City of Ithaca. 9=tio 2. Resid,antial Districts A. No filling or service or gasoline or motor supply station shall hereafter be located in any A-1 Residence District, A Residence District, B Residence District or"Restrioted Business District. Section 1, Business or Indugtria1 Districts A. No filling or service or gasoline or motor supply station shall hereafter be erected in any business or industrial district unless said building structure or premises to be used for such business shall conform and comply *rdth all the provisions of the building code "m it effect in the City of Ithaca. B. It is also recommended that no such filling or service or gasoline or motor supply stations shall be erected or Located within 450 feet of any hospital, $ehool, church or other institutio" or-.place of public assembly where large numbers of people congregate. During his presentation Comm. Paul Taber entered. By Comm. B.W. Taber: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Plar"ing Board reeoww d to the Charter & Ordinarce Committee of the Common Council that,"the above suggested aedina"ee be adopted. Carried. 2 October 23, 1956 BUDGET,,,: Chairman Fabbricatore preserted and reviewed in detail a proposed budget for the Plarni^g Board for the year 1957. She reported that it had beer prepared with the cooperation of the Director of Planr_ing. By Conan. Osborn: s econded by Cones, Mwphy RESOLVED; that the budget as presented tm the total amount of $289150.00 be approved and submitted to the Common Council for consideration and final approval. Carried. Cr motion the meeting was adjourned, / so. A. B1ean City Clerk I `r E f i i V i PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. R M t' Regular ee .�.ng 4:40 p.m, Nov. 12, 1956 PRESENT: ihairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - B.W. Taber, Murphy, Egan, Reps Director of Planning - Thorne Clerk - Blean MINiITES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on Oct. 23rd were duly approved. ARTERIAL ROUTES: Chairman Fabbricatore reported that a proposal for revision of arterial routes within the City had been presented to and approved by the Common Council on Nov. 7, 1956• RESIGNATION - MRS. OSBORN: Chairman Fabbricatore announced that Mrs. Osborn had tendered her resignation as a member of the Board due to her election as an Alderman from the Fifth Ward. She commended Mrs. Osborn for her work and enthu- siasm as a member of the Board and expressed the Board's best wishes to her in her new duties as an Alderman. URBAN RENEWAL: Coruna Reps reported on two meetings held on urban renewal and reviewed the staff wcrk and studies made by Mr. Chase,h Hed stated . Qat a �r 3e0 oP t'r e location of. a project area^'ior wRA an application will be made for a Planning advance. G'Monz . CAPIT L BUDGET: A report entitled, "Formulating A Capital Improvement Program For Ithaca'', was presented and reviewed by Comm. T, h. Egan. After some discussion it was decidsd that the report be mimeographed and distributed to members of the Board prior to a^.tion thereon. By Comm, Reps: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that a special meeting of the Planning Board be scheduled for Monday, November 26, 1956 at 4:04 p.m. and that a review of the reporr presented by Comm. Egan by made special areas of business at that time. Carried. PQV ING DIRECTOWS REPORT: Director Thorne presented and reviewed his report on activities of his planning staff since the last meeting. POPULATION TRENDS: Comm. Reps asked the status of the study being made of popu- lation trends and he was advised by W. Thorne that there is no report at this time but hoped to be able to report thereon at the December meeting. On motion the meeting was adjourned. / 0/, ce Geo, A. B?_ean City Clerk V PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. Dec. 10, 1956 PRESENT: Chairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - B.W. Tabery Murphy, Egan, Reps Mayor - Ryan Director of Planning - Thorne Associate Planners - Chase & Titus Clerk - Blean i MINUTES: Comm. Reps requested that the minutes of the last meeting as they relate a to Urban renewal, be corrected to have the second sentence read as followst f "He stated that a selection of the location of a project area has been made for which an application win be made for a Planning advance." By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. 73.14. Taber RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to correct the minutes accordingly and that they be approved as corrected. Carried. RELOCATION OF FIRE STATION. CITY HALL AiID CITY LIBRARY: The Clerk presented and read the following resolutions relating to the relocation of Central Fire Station, City Hall and the City Library which were adopted by the Common Council on Dec. 5, 1956: By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson WHEREAS, the majority of the Common Council passed the resolution for an off- street parking area at the northwest corner of Aurora and Seneca Sts. with the understanding that this was just a part of the plan to provide off-street parking along the entire 200 block of E. Seneca St. , and WHEREAS, it is not economically feasible to acquire the properties now involved in the Condemnation Proceedings which provide for so few parking lots without in- cluding the parking lots that would be available with the elimination and reloca- tion of the Central Fire Station and City Hall, and WHEREAS, the only economic utilization of the present sites now under condemna- tion is to include the land now occupied by the Central Fire Station and City Hall,an( WHEREAS, it has further been recommended by the Board of Fire Underwriters that Central Fire Station be relocated, NOT,f THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council, to further expedite the develop- ment of this off-street parking area in the entire 200 block of E. Seneca St. , direct the Planning Board to complete its plans for the relocation of Central Fire Station not later than three months from now and within five months the relocation of City Hall. RELOCATION OF CITY HALL: By Alderman Osborn, seconded by Alderman Horn RESOLVEED, that the Common Council request the Planning Board to study the feasi- bility of relocating City Hall and to r eport back to the Common Council within five months. Carried. CORNELL LIBRARY RELOCATION: By Alderman Stimson, seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that the Common Council request the Planning Board to study the feasi- bility of relocating and establishing a city library in the relocation of City Hall and toireport back to the Common Council within five months. Carried. Chairman Fabbricatore referred the resolutions and the requests contained therein to the Community Facilities ez Services Committee of the Board for study and recommen- dation. URBAN RENE11AL: Comm. Reps reported that he had met with Attorney Clynes and one of the Aldermen from the ward in which is located the site of an urban renewal project and explained details in connection therewith and that a visit from Mr. Lutin, Urban Renewal Administration Representative, is anticipated to review a draft of an appli- cation which it is expected will be presented at the January meeting if possible. REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD AGREEMENT: Chairman Fabbricatore reported approval by the Common Council of an article of agreement between the City, Town and Village on Regional Planning subject to some minor details to be agreed upon by the respective attorneys. PLANNING DIRECTORTS REPORT: Director Thorne presented and reviewed his report on activities of his planning staff since the last meeting. Upon inquiry by Comm. Reps, Mr. Thorne described in detail the work being done on private parking studies referred to in his report. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk