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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-PDB-1957 V PLANNING BOARD Pr:OCEEDI -S CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Feaular Meeting 4:00 p.m. Jan. 14, 1957 I . PRESWT: Chairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - B.W.•Taber, Egan, Paul Taberi Purphy, Peps, %eeder Mayor - =yan Director of Planning - Thorne Associate Planners - Chase and Titus Clerk - Blean S: Minutes of the preceding meeting rage duly approved. ZONING MAP ANEND= - E. SENECA S=: The Clerk read a letter from Donald Dickinson informing the Board that he had purchased the former David Murray property, located at 323 E. Seneca St. for the purpose of building a store at this site in which to relocate his paint store now situated at 311 E. State Street. He stated his intention of having the second floor of such a building face on E. Seneca St. to be used for some form of an office. He asked that the Zoning map be amended to change this area from an A-Residence to a Business District to permit such a pro- posed use of this property. Chairman Fabbricatore referred the request to the Zoning & Subdivision Committee for study and report. ZONING NEAP AMIND"T - MLQ6l AVE.: The Clerk read a petition filed by Ertbur G. Adams, Attorney for Leslie R. Pierce, requesting that the Zoning rap be amended to place the entire Johnson Boathouse property at the foot of Willow avenue in an In- dustrial District. It was noted that part of the property is now in a Special Dist- rict and part in an Industrial District. Chairman Fabbricatore referred this re- quest also to the Zoning and Subdivision Committee for study and report. LDRARY. : The Clerk read a letter from James V. Buyoucos, Chairman of the Library Committee of the Board of Trustees, informing the Board that the Trustees of the Cornell Public Library will be ready and privileged to discuss the building needs of the Library at any appropriate time. The letter was referred by the Chairman to the Commmity & Facilities Committee. Comm. Paul Taber reported that a Library Com- mittee had made a report on this subject about 112 years ago, and suggested that a copy of this report be made available to, Mr. Buyoucos. Mr. Vm. W. Reeder entered the proceedings at this time and Chairman Fabbricatore introduced him and welcomed him to his first meeting as a new Board member. TRAFFIC & P�i.EMT Cg,M= REPOFT: Comm. Paul Taber reported on a meeting between himself and Mr. Beebee, a representative of N.7.S. Highway Dept., in .Flbany recently regarding proposals submitted by the 11ayor for relocation of route 113 within the city. He reported that the State could not see the plausibility of the City's re- quest because of the excessive cost for the amount of traffic to .be accommodated. He noted that he had pointed out the traffic changes which have taken place here re- cently in an effort to gain favorable action and expressed the hope that State officials can be persuaded to visit the site and look over the local situation again. He called attention to a new development whereby the L.V. RR Co. has expressed an interest in disposing of the D.L. & W. Pet tracks in the vicinity of Fulton St. , re- cently acquired by them, and presented a new map showing another plan for route :'`13 which would use the D.L. & W. RR roadbed for much of the distance near Fulton St. The drawing of this new proposal was left with Comm. Paul Taber and the Mayor to present to state officials for consideration. AELOCATION OF CITY HLQ & FIRE STATION: Comm. NLi rphy reported that the block now occupied by the Reconstruction Home had beeu considered as a new site for a new City Hall which might also include the Cornell Public Library and the Central Fire Station. He read a letter from the Reconstruction Home advising that there are no Plans for moving in the forseeable future. EB-AN MET, Comm. Reps reported that a working draft, of an urban renewal project had been prepared and awaits committee revision. He suggested that a special moetinr of the Board be scheduled for Jan. 28th, to review the report and approve it foz s� o_ mission to the Common Council at its February meeting for final approval. Chairmoz- Fabbricatore set Jan. 28th at 4:00 p.m. as the time for a special meeting of the 3oard for this purpose. E 2 .. January lei, 1957 DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Director Thornepresented and reviewed his monthly report covering activities of the Planning staff. PA KING: On -inquiry by Comm. Reps,the. Board's policy on a continued study and pre- paration of a long range parking plan was discussed. Comm. Paul Taber expressed his belief that the matter is within the province of the Board and its Traffic & Parking Committee, and that the Board should continue its study. Comm. Reps agreed, but stated that he felt it should not be considered as being within the province of the Planning Board exclusively. He suggested that in the continued study of the matter, that all officials concerned with parking be invited to participate on a fully equal basis. It was generally agreed that such a study be continued by the Planning Board and that if a separate Parking Authority is set up in the future, as recommended to the Council by the Mayor, the the information compiled can be turned over to it. RFZICNAL PLANNING: Chairman Fabbricatore reported that Town and Village officials have not finally approved the articles of agreement regarding Regional Planning and that another joint meeting between those concerned will be necessary to clear up matters of disagreement. On Notion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk R. . . gi,. v, :�&.,.`"� 4'�sa.,i `''+ a� �' i FCS: d � z•_r"rs,F&`+.+ ,. �y.. a ^.v.. �. VY �.. PLA. ING BOARD PROCFr-DINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 4:00 p.m. January.28, 1957 PRT-',SENT: Chairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - B.14. Taber, Paul Taber, Murphy, Egan, Reps, Feeder Alderman - Johnson Director of Planning - Thorne Associate Planners - Chase and Titus Clerk - Blean URBAN RENEWAL: Chairman Fabbricatore announced that this special meeting had been called to consider a report of the Urban Renewal & Housing Committee and a draft application for survey and planning funds prepared by the Planning Board staff. Comm. Peps reviewed briefly the report and noted that the following changes in the report should be made: Page 4, line 13 Chane the amount "32,839.00 to read `;:33,569.00 Page 5, line 8 if It it (74,839.00 to read 675,569.00 Page 5, hne 10 If ° it 224,946.00 to read 225,190.00 Page 5, line 16 " " 42,446.00 to read 42,690.00 Comm. Reps called attention to the obligation of the city cited on page 6 of the report and stressed the fact that if the Common Council applies for funds to cover the cost of planning it does not commit the City to undertake the project. .)y Comm. Reps: se^onded by Comm. Egan PR.SOLVM, that the report be amended to include the changes hereinabove setforth; and that it be approved and adopted as amended, and BE IT FUPTHER rrSOLVED, that the Planning Board does hereby approve the draft application for Survey and Planning Funds now filed ?rith the City Clerk and th2t the Common Council be -requested to approve this application by appropriate reso- lution and designate the 14ayor to submit it to the Urban Eenewal Administration at the earliest possible date. Unanimously Carried. Comm. Reps expressed the hope that the Council will be prepared to take favorable action on this matter at its next regular meeting, Alderman Johnson suggested that the Planning Board's Committee discuss the matter with the Council's Finance Committee prior to its next meeting. By Comm. Nhirphy: seconded by Comm. Paul Taber RESOLVLD, that the City Clerk be directed to arrange a meeting of the Finance Committee of the Council and the Urban Renewal & Housing Committee of the Planning Board prior to the next Council meeting for this purpose. Carried. An informal discussion ensued regarding the present status of the proposed location of route within the City, the relocation of central fire station and relocation of City hall. No formal action was taken but it was generally agreed that Assoc. Planner Chase be assigned to make a study of all possible sites for the relocation of City Hall and all its related details, to be conducted under supervision of Director Thorne and in coopere tion T7i.th the Community Facilities & Services Com- mittee of the Board. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk PLANNING BOARD PROCEED;NGS CITY OF IVACA, NT. Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. February 11+ 1957 PRESENT: Chairman - Fabbrieatore Commissioners - B.W. Taber, Paul Taber, Murphy, Egan, Reps, Reeder Mayor - Ryan Director of Planning - Thorne Assoc. Planners - Chase & Titus Clerk - Blean a <; MINUTES Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held Jan. 28, 1957 were duly approved. CITY H" &FIRE STATION: Mir. D. Boardman Lee suggested thet after the three prop- erties at the corner of Aurora & Seneca Street are acquired by the city and con- verted into an off-street parking lot, consideration be given to extending it north- erly on N. Aurora all the way to Buffalo Street rather than tear down central fire station and City Hall. He pointed out that the report of the Bd. of Fire Under- writers does not recommend moving the fire station and that many citizens of Ithaca will strongly protest the removal of City Hall which is considered to be a valuable landmark of considerable historical value. His suggestion was referred to the Com- munity Facilities and Services Committee. URBAN X-ENEWAL - BRYANT PARK AREA: Mr. Damon Boynton and Mrs. Marion Williams, mem- bers of the Zoning Committee of the Bryant Park Civic Association appeared and pre- sented the following: "The zoning committee of the Bryant Park Association would like to express approval of the report of the Planning Board on the Urban Penewal project given at the Feb- ruary meeting of the Common Council. At the same time we would like to put our own situation before you in hope of getting some help. 11e feel that we have sections which need Urban Renewal action and would appreciate a survey by the Planning Board and advice by .your body as to what can be done. Sole of the reasons for such a request are as follows: 1. Increasing population density 2. Increasing number of persons per dwellir:g 3. Increasing lack of adequate parking as relating to building occupancy 4. Lack of controls over development of off-street private, income producing parking lots. 5. General down-grading of dwellings in several spots in the area. As an example we point to conditions as reported to us at 408 Dryden Rd. , P situation crystalized by fire in Janup ry 1957. 'Until recently this house was a resident otmed, private dwelling. In 1956 a permit was issued permitting conversion into a multiple dwelling, reportedly with four or more apartments. This is in violation of the parking area required by the Zoning Ordinance of 1950 as there is not even a driveway into the property. In spite of this lack a new permit has been issued for rebuilding the fire damage. It seems obvious that situations such as described inevitably tend to dotm-grade what is essentially a residential area, and in this case at least, a residential area in which the residents desire improved conditions rather than the opposite. The community has numerous problems confronting it, one of *.which may be the eventual use of the old Cosmopolitan Club. 'Te recognize that there are already blight spots in this area and are very anxious to prevent further deterioration." In addition Mrs. Williams suggested the adoption of a housing code which would stop the continued conversion of houses into many small apartments. Mfrs. J.L. Hoard also appeared and expressed her hope that the Planning Board will take action to preserve the residential character of the City's A-1 and A residential districts. Referring to the College Town area, she stated that here there is a rapidly accelerating re- duction of the residential area in the conversion of one family houses into multiple dwellings for income purposes. She predicted the over-crowding of dwellings and districts will bring depreciation to the City. Chairman Fabbricatore advised that these matters will be referred to appropriate Committees of the Board for consideration. V .. 2 February 11, 1957 EAGMS BUILDING: The Clerk read a letter from the Ithaca Aerie, 1253, Fraternal Order of Eagles offering to sell the Eagles building, lot and parking lot, to the City for the aggregate price of ' 245,850.00 which is the assessed value as it appears on the tax roll. It was noted in the letter that this commitment will expire on May 31, 1957 or upon the prior purchase of the said property loy other person cc persc whichever event may be sooner. Chairman Fabbricatore noted that a copy of this letter had been sent to Commissioner hurphy and it was referred to the Community Facilities & Services Committee for con- sideration. WEST SIDE RECREATION CENTER: The Clerk read a letter from Howard Oaks, Executive Director of Social Service League, requesting that before the redeveloping of the Floral Avenue area, a study be made on the effect this will have on the rest of the community and the families TAio would be required to move. He also inquired what effect this project will have on the 14est Side Recreation Center. This letter mw referred to the Urban Renewal Committee. N.Y. STATE FEDERATION OF OFFIQIAL .ELANNING DUES: The Clerk presented for approval a bill in the amount of ¢30.00 covering membership fees in the N.Y.S. Federation of Official Planning Boards for the year 1957• By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. B.W. Taber RESOLVED, that the bill as presented be approved and recommended for payment. Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: Comm. Paul Taber advised that State Dept. of Public Works Officials have scheduled a hearing in the Tompkins County Courthouse on Thursday, Feb. 21, 1957 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss Urban Renewal and the relocation of route ,f13 in Tompkins Cp for the purpose of getting information for the Federal government on both of these matters. During a discussion it was suggested that the Mayor arrange a committee of two Planning Board members and two Aldermen to represent the City at this hearing in r egard to route 413 within the City. PARKVIG METER RMS: Comm. Paul Taber reported that a Bill has been introduced in the Legislature providing for the use of all parking meter revenues to be used for studies of and providing of off-street parking facilities. ZONING KAP ADT - WILMI AVENUE: Comm6. B.W. Taber presented the following re- commendation of the petition for a zone change of the Johnson Boatyard property at the foot of '°lillow Avenue: "Your Committee charged with Zoning matters has, during the past month received and carefully considered two cases, and irishes to submit the following report: 1) A petition was received January 12, from Leslie R. Pierce, relative to Possible revision of the Zoning Map so as to include in an industrial dis- trict all the property commonly known as the "Johnson Boat Yard Property" bounded by the Municipal Golf course on the north, by Pier Road on the east and by Cascadilla Cove- on the south. This property has been in the ownership of one family for about 25 years and, along the waterfront has been continuously used during that time for the salq and service of small :oats, and related business, while the northerly portion has not been continuously so used. In 1950 the new Zoning Ordinance continued the industrial designation on the waterfront, but classified the northerly portion as part of a "Special" dis- trict which embraces all of the Golf Course and adjacent recreational areas, as far as Cayuga Lake. The matter had been .,ell considered at that time, and it seemed the most appropriate classification. At the same time an Airport Hazard area was designated including the subject property and the Golf Cour se and Bird Sanctuary to the north and east. This was to restrict any buildings to a certain height, in the interest of aircraft safety. Now, however, your Committee feels thpt several conditions have so changed the the zoning calls for re-study. ;.1e have given it serious consideration korr. al" angles, and conclude as follows: a) As commercial aviation at the TZunicipal Field appears to be out of the t question in the foreseeable future, zae see no further use for the Pirport Hazard line restricting building heights in the subject area. b) Obvious changes in the Marine-Service-and-Equipment business further indicate that the remaining land on the property in question must soon be re- lieved of its restrictions in order to permit more efficient and up-to-date use. OtherTdse we look for a real site-harr)ship in that direction. ''1e there- fore recommend the inclusion of the entire property in the Industrial District and moving back the "Special District" line to include nothing south of the Golf Course. February 11, 1957 Zoning Nap Amend=t r((Don't.) For the record, we note the erection of a, city buildir}g on the opposite side of Pier Foad, - but this is OK in the Special District, as &t ,is an accessory building, for administrative use of the City. We approve the request to amend the Zoning Map and recommend the adoption of the following Resolution and the suggested amendment by the Common Council: By Comm. B.W. Taber: seconded by Comm. Murphy WHEREAS, we r ecogni^e that the underlyin!- conditions which led to the present divided zoning of property known as the Johnson Boat Yard property, .and adjoining lands, have considerably changed in recent years, and 14TEREAS, it can be shown that unless certain restrictions now applying to its northerly portion are not removed as soon as practicable, a serious use-hardship, inherent in the site is certain to manifest itself, regardless of ownership, ncw, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Planning Board recommend to the Common Council that the Zoning Neap of the City of Ithaca be amended so that the Industrial District now in- cluding only the south half of what is knoim as Johnson's Boat Yard will be extended northward to include all the area -iow bounded by the south line of the Municipal Golf Course, Pier Road, and waters of the Cascadilla Creek; and so that the indi- cated "Airport Hazard" boundary may no longer exist northward and eastward from where it now crosses Cascadilla Creek, to the northerly limit of the Bird Sanctuary. Carried. Comm. Reps entered at this point. ZONING -W AUNT - E. SENECA STREET: Comma B.11. Taber presented the following recommendation regarding the request of Donald W. Dickinson for a zone change on E. Seneca Street: "Also, January 12, we received a petition from Donald W. Dickinson, proprietor of the Dickinson Paint & Wall Paper Co. , asking for a change in zoning at the foot of the Seneca Street Hill, where the new street comes in, from State Street. Though the area involved is small, and related to a single ownership, we quickly discovered that it could not be branded as "spot zoning". We considered the request for a change, mom various angles, and always our con- clusion was the same. The construction of the bow of the so-called "Tuning Fork", cutting a swath from State to Seneca Street had virtually committed every property which it touched, to a commercial use, if any further use at all were possible. The corner property in question had lost any privacy it ever had, and its size and shape TTere both so changed as to make compliance Tx1th many of the residential re- quirements impossible. T-Te decided that the only appropriate use left to it was a business use. Indeed it would be an appropriate buffer between what was left of the residential group above, and the old business zone below. Your Committee therefore reports unanimous agreement on this point, and recommends that the following Resolution be adopted and sent to the Common Council for their action: By Comm. B.W. Taber: seconded by Comm. Murphy WHEREAS, reasons formerly valid, forincluding land, known as the Murray Property, 323 E. Seneca St. , in a residential zone, have been altogether changed by the con- struction of the so-called Tuning Fork, destroying its privacy, and giving it a business value rather than residential value, and AREAS, the same street operation so changed the size and shape of the Murray lotus to make it practically unable to comply with many of the residential require- ments, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Planning Board recommends to the Common Council that the Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, 'Y.Y. be amended so that the remaining land of the former Murray property at "323 E. Seneca St. be changed from designation of a Residential, to that of Commercial District. Carried SENECA ?STAY: Comm. B.W. Taber presented the following recommendation regarding Seneca '-Tay: In the Course of studying the property involved in the Dickinson request, and its neighboring properties, your Committee was reminded that the new junction-street from State to Seneca Sts. , is still without a name, and w e all realize that there might be- need for one on very short notice in case of property transfers. There are a few general principles in the business of selecting names for streets, and 'Te tried to be guided by them: one is that the new name should not be likely to be confused with any other street name; another that it should, if possiole., have some association with the street or neighborhood concerned; another that it should be a simple -iame, easily pronounced and remembered, etc. With those thoughts in mind we studied many possibilities. ':That finally seemed to us to be the best choice would be the .one we are suggesting now - "SDIECA MAY": We respectfully offer that to the BPST, for their consideration, as we believe it is the Board's prerogative to name the streets. It was so ordered. .. 4 _ February 11., 1957 MOCATION OF,CEN_TR, a FIFE STATION: Associate Planner Titus presented and reviewed a report covering fourteen proposed sites for relocation of central fire station together with maps shoring such sites, present land use and other related data. Sites included in the study were in the area bounded by Court on the north, Albany on the west, Clinton and Six Nile Creek on the south and by the foot of E. Hill on the east. Chairman Fabbricatore thanked Mr. Titus for his work and presentation of his report thereon and it was continued with the Community Facilities & Services Committee for , further study. URBAN RENEWAL: Comm. Reps reported Council approval of the Urban Renewal report and the submission of an application for federal planning advance as approved by this Board at its last meeting. REGIONAL PLANNING: Chairman Fabbricatore reported Council approval of the agree- ment between the City, Town of Ithaca and Village of Cayuga Heights covering Re- gional Planning as previously approved by this Board. MEETING DINE: Comm. B.W. Taber suggested that meeting dates of this 3oard be changed so that recommendations being made to the Common Council will not be delay- ed as long as they are at present. After some discussion, the third Monday of each month was agreed upon. BY Comm. B.T^T. Taber: seconded by Comm. Paul Taber RESOLVED, the March meeting and future regular meetings of the Planning Board be held on the Third Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk I PLANNING BOAFD PPOCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHfiCr, N.Y. Regular Feting 4:00 p.m. March 18, 1957 P"17SENT: Commissioners - Paul Taber, Nurphy, Egan, Feeder Flayor - Ryan Chamber of Comm. }representative - Sherwood Holt Director of Planning - Thorne Associate Planners - Chase and Titus Clerk_ - Blepn In the absence of Chairman Fabbricatore and Vice Chairman .`eps, Comm. Paul Taber presided. 'omm. Taber reported that Mrs. Fabbricatore was unable to be present due to illness and that Comm. Reps and Comm. B.`T. Taber were both out of the City at this time. MM-TrS: Minutes of the preceding; meeting were duly approved. POPULATICj STUDY: Comm. Reeder reported progress on a population projection study currently being undertaken. He said that still much information is needed and that it appears evident that it won't make much sense merely to make the projection in the city unless a projection for the Town of Ithaca is made also. He expressed the opinion that if the urban rent-.,Tal project is undertaken that the projected popula- tion in the city may ")e less in 1960 than in 1950• ,ROUTE 113 B=S: Comm. Paul Taber reported that all necessary local action has been taken and that a bill to implement the proposed relocation of P.oute 13 enter- ing the city from the north is expected to be presented in the New York Legislature this week for approval. RELOCATIC1 OF CENTRAL URE STATION: Comm. A;urphy presented and reviewed a report prepared by the Planning staff covering a list of 13 possible sites studied for the relocation of central fire station. He then presented the following recommendation of the Community Facilities & Services Committee: "The Committee on Ccomunity Facilities and Services offers the follm ing; recom- mendation in conjunction with the planning 710arr1 staff report �y P,E. Titus and Planning Director Henry C. Thorne on proposed sites for a new Central Fire Station: It is the opinion of this corimittee that the sites on South Cayuga Street in the staff report be recoynmended to the Common Council as possible sites for a new fire headquarters station. They are located as follows: East Side - lots =2 and "-2-A Block .4210 Size 90' x 100' 9.9W sq. ft. t22,500 East Side - lots '-2, `3 and ":4. Block 4'210 Size 111' x 120' 13,320 sq. ft. 27,800- West Side lots -'7 and 8, Block `105 Size 89 1' x 150' 13,425 sq. ft. 12,850 West Side - lots ''.25, A26 and -27, Block '`99 Size (irr.) 49' x 200' 21,130 sq. ft. 95,850 These sites are in the general location recommended by the National Board of Fire underwriters. ^pparatus stationed at these locations would have ready access- ibility, T-Tith completion of the Green Street section of the Tuning Fork, to all parts of the City. Theis world also reach the business section and industrial areas in a minimum of time. The Committee agrees with the staff survey that Utere is a need for a fire station nest of the Lehigh Valley Tailroad tracks to protect the nes,.* county hospital and a growing residential and industrial area. P possible site has been suggested in Block No. 12, lots No. 4 and No. 5-A, size 67' x 1451 , approximate area, 9,400 sq. ft. , assessed valuation $10,400. Community Facilities Fz Services Com. James D. Murphy, Chairman B.1.1. Taber William W. Peeder By Comm. 11iurphy; seconded by Comm. Reeder RESOLVED, that the Committee's report and the staff's report, together vrith all maps and charts pertaining thereto, be approved by the Planning Board and submitted to the Common Council as requested. Carried. 2 rear ch 18, 1957 REIQCAIION OF CITY HALL - LIBftAPY: Director Thorne presented and reviewed prelim- inary staff reports on five possible dity Hall sites and several library sites. Comm. Egan recommended that action be postponed on the selection of a site for City Hall pending determination of the future use of the present High School. It was generally agreed that it would be unwiee to make a hasty decision on this matter at this time but that the study of it be Continued. By Comm. Reeder; seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that, in view of other impending developments to be taken into account in the relocation of City Hall, the Common Council be requested to postpone the time of five months in which this Board was requested to make a recommendation on the relocation of City Hall; and that in the meantime the study of this matter be continued. Carried. The report on library sites was reviewed by Mr. Thorne who indicated that he did not think the library and City Hall need to be in the same building or at the same site. He indicated further that some of the Library trustees are thinking in terms of con- tinuing use of the present building for library purposes with the library being moved to the ground floor. The report was referred to the Community Facilities & Services Committee for continued study. On motion the meetingms adjourned. , Geo. A. Blean City Clerk I'� PLANNING BOARD PROC9HDL C.S CITY OF MAGA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. .April 15, 1957 1✓FS,NT: Chairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - B.W. Taber, Murphy, Egan, Peps, Reeder Mayor - hyan Director - Thorne tssoc. Planners - Chase & Titus Clerk - Blean Nom: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. &=BTIQN 0E ,Al FIRE STATIOR: Comm. Murphy reported that the Council had re- ferred the matter of relocating the central fire station b acl, to the Punning Board for its continued study of chat site is to be purchased, an estimate of the cost of relocation and the cost of a new building etc; and that the Board he requested to furnish this information to the Council as soon as possible. Director Thorne informed the Board that he had forwarded a questiormaire to the Board of Fire Commissioners requesting data on size, requirements etc. for a new fire station, but that the questionnaire had been returned without the requested information. RELOCATION OF CITY HALL: Comm. PSurphy reported that the Council had approved the Board's request for an extension of time in which to make a report and recommenda- tion regarding the relocation of City Hall. URBAN RT;NE?�►AL: Comm. Reps reported that the Mayor had received a letter from the Regional Director of Urban Renewal asking for additional information on the city's project application for urban renewal assistance and that sueh. information had been forwarded as requested. He stated that it is unknown at this time what effect the reduction made by Housing & Hone Finance Agency will have on neer programs. MOUSING CODE_ Comm. Reps advised that in submitting the project application for urban renewal assistance, the City had committed itself to supply an adequate hous- ing code providing for minim= standards for structural space, facilities, number of occupants etc. in dwelling units in the City, and he reported that some =pork on such a code has already been done by Bir. Chase of the Planning staff. He asked for the Board's advice as to whether or not the Urban Renewal Committee should proceed with the preparation of a draft of a proposed code for presentation to the Board or consult with builders and other interested people first in formal or informal hear- ings before preparing such a draft. After some discussion it was agreed that it be left to the discretion of the Com- mittee •whether or not to consult with interested groups in the preparation of the housing code. By Comm. Lgen: seconded by Comm. Murphy R13SOLVED, that the Urban Renewal & Housing Committee .)e authorized to prepare a draft of a Housing Code for presentation to the 3oard for consie'eration as soon as possible. Carried. SUDDJMION ELM FOWRTHAFSHALL: Comm. B.W. Taber presented a letter from Attorney Jamer V. Buyoucos requesting approval of subdivision plans submitted on be. half of Rober; Marshall for development of his property located on Hector S t -adjacent to the city line. Comm. Reps expressed his opinion that since no/ meets or highways are involved, approval of the Board is not required and Director Thorne concurred. By Comm. Reeder: seconded by Comm. 3.1f. Taber ?MREAS, the Planning Board has no jurisdiction in a subdivision in which new streets or highways are not involved, NO!1 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Board offers no objection to the plans as submitted by Mr. Marshall for the developveent of his property. Carried. DIRECTO.'3 BE=: Mr. Thorne reported on the preparation of a graphic land value map and the continued study of off-street parking by his staff. 2 _ April 15, 1957 CIVIC CENTER: Mr. Thorne distributed to members of the Board copies of his report entitled "A STUDY for a CIVIC CEN3TEP for ITHACA". RLSIDENTIAL OFF-MMET PARKING: The Clerk reported that the Council had requested the Planning Board to make a pilot study of residential parking in an area on Eddy Street from State Street eastwardly. Mr. Thorne reported that much work has already been done along this line and that it is being continued. LRAFFIC STREET PLANNING: The Clerk reported that the Traffic Advisory Committee had' requested the Planning Board to make a street improvement plan in view of future traffic problems and suggested that Waite Ave* be used as a -starting paint. Ca=. Reps suggested that any information the Director has on tYis -sura ject be refer- red to the Traffic & Parking Committee for review. REGIONAL PLANNING 2QARD: Comm. Reps reported that the Regional Planning 3oard had met, discussed its functions and elected the following officers: T.F. Sharp, Chairman H. Stillwell Brown, Vice-Chairman Frank Ligouri, Secretary He reported that the Regional Board intends to meet twice a month, and may Irish to meet with the City Planning Board to decide on arrangements for staff services. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo, A. Blean City Clerk i V I i PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS -- CITY OF ITHACA, 4-Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. May 20, 1957 PRESENT: Chairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - B.W. Taber, Murphy, Reps, Reeder Mayor - Ryan Director of Planning - Thorne Assoc. Planner - Chase Asst. Ebgineer - Yelchen Clerk - Blean MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. CO�MTNTTY NEEDS & PRO$LEMS: Comm. Reeder presented and reviewed a draft of a questionnaire designed to get a cross section of opinions from community members regarding strong points and problems and how they are related to them and their families. He expressed his opinion that such information will be very helpful to those responsible for making plans for commmity facilities and programa. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Director Thorne presented and reviewed his monthly report covering activities of the planning staff. His report included information on a survey made of parking facilities in the Fast Hill section together with a chart illustrating the data referred to. It also included his consents on the A.P.H.A. Housing Code and he presented for further consideration a draft of a proposed Housing Cade which he had prepared largely based upon the material contained in the A.P.H.A. Code. Comm. Reps stated that he hoped Mr. Thorne's draft of a Housing Code is considered as a report to the Urban Renewal & Housing Committee at this time rather than as a report to the Planning Board. After a general discussion regarding procedure it was agreed that the presentation of the Housing Code be left with the Committee for further consideration. SUMM HELP: Chairman Fabbricatore reported that the Executive Committee had con- sidered applications received from students interested in summer =•cork as planning assistants and that the Committee recommends the hiring of Richard T. West and James K. VanDervort for such summer employment. By Comm. Reeder: seconded by Comm. Murphy RESOLVED, that the hiring of Richard T. West and James K. VanDervort as planning assistants during the summer months be approved as recommended. NOT VOTING:, Reps Motion Carried Comm. Reps asked that he be recorded as being present at the meeting of the Executive Committee at which Mr. West and Mr. VanDervort were selected but not voting on their selection. REGIONAL PLANNMN : Chairman Fabbricatore reported that the Executive Committee expects to meet soon again with the Regional Planning Board on mutual problems. On motion the meeting was adjourned. a Geo. A. Blean City Clerk _ 2 _ May 28, 1957 ASSOCIATE PLAA- ERS: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Conan. B.W. Taber RESOLVED, that as a result of the Civil Service examinations for the two positions of associate planners on this staff the Planning Board does hereby approve the probational appointments of Robert E. Titus and Alan L. Chase, effective immediately. Unanimously Carried. • Cn motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk PLANT1W BOARD PROCEEDINGS CITY OF 1THACA, N.Y. Special Feting 4:00 p.m. May 28t 1957 PRESENT: Chairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - BOW, Taber, Paul Taber, Murphy, rgan, Reps, Reeder Mayor - Ryan Director of Planning - Thorne Asst. Engineer - Melchen Clerk - Blean Chairman Fabbricatore announced that this special meeting had been called to discuss staff personnel and she read a letter from the Civil Service Commission certifying the names of three persons eligible for appointment to the position of Associate Planner. The letter stated that the Conenission was unable to furnish an eligible list for the position of Director of Planning and requested the Planning Board to file Form HBB425 - Request for Personnel - for that position Frith the Commission. PLANNM DIRECTOR: By Comm. Win. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reeder RESOLVED, that Henry C. Thorne be continued as Provisional Planning Director until January 1, 1958, at his present salary and that in view of his retirement at that time after 17 years as a faithful and conscientious employee of the City of Ithaca, that he be immediately relieved of all office supervision in order to free him to complete certain studies as designated by this board and in order that he may cata- logue the office records, maps, data, and studies which have been developed during his long years of service with the city. In this capacity, he shill report and be responsible to the Planning Board. At its December lb, 1957, meeting, he shall sub- mit his final report an the various studies together with any recommendations as he wishes to make on city planning for the future, and IT IS FURTHER, RESOLVED that should social security coverage as voted by the Common Council for city employees not be effective by January 1, 1958, that his employment be continued until such time as these social security benefits become effective, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in view of the assignment of Planning Director Henry C. Thorne full time to completion of special studies, the supervision of the other members of the Staff shall be under the direction of the Executive Committee of this Board, effective at once , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that with the retirement of Henry C. Thorne becoming effective the end of the fiscal year, the chairman is authorised to ask the Civil Service Com- mission for a new examination for the position of Planning Director. Furthermore, we urge the Executive Committee to take the necessary steps to bring this opening and forthcoming examination to the attention of potential candidates throughout the country. Under discussion of the motion Comm. Reps made the following statement: "I regret that I am unable to support this resolution because of the action pro- posed affecting the position and duties of Planning Director. I am in full agreement that the Planning Board should take any necessary steps to assure Mr. Thorne of Social Security benefits. The resolution before us goes beyond this. It was my hope to be able to support a resolution that would be more consistent with the October, 1955 resolution of appointment, that would be in conformity with Civil Service regulations governing length of provisional appointments and with the spirit of Civil Service procedures, that would make it possible to obtain a qualified successor in the shortest possible time, and one *which would not, by indirection, amend our job specifications for the position submitted to and approved by the Civil Service Commission. � Because prolonged discussion and controversy would serve no useful purpose, I will not offer a substitute resolution but will express my convictions by voting against the resolution in what I request to be a roll call vote." j Comm. Murphy objected to the specified date of Jan. 1, 1958 in the resolution and he offered an amendment to substitute for Jan. 1, 1958 the wording --"at the discretion of the Planning Board--". His motion failed for lack of a second.' A ro3_1 call vote was taken on the motion which resulted *as follows: AYES: 5 - B.W. Taber, Paul Taber, Egan, Reeder, Fabbricatore MAYS: 2 - YAwphy, Reps Motion Carried. 3 PLANNING 10ARYMMMM CITY OF ITHACA,.;W Y. Regular Y&eting 4:00 p.m. June 17, 1957 PRESENT: Chairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - B.'^l. Taber, Reps, Paul Taber, Mahn. Egan Mayor _ Ryan Director of Planning - Thorne Deputy City Clerk - H. Sinsabaugh QMTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. P MJQ_ LIBRARY RUQRT: Chairman Fabbricatore presented the report on Site Studies for new Public Library and directed tl-4• Clerk to present the study to the Comm Council -.fbr its consideration. Comm. Paul Taber called attention to the last paragraph in the report and asked that special emphasis be placed on this paragraph. ROB= TITtTS RESIGNATION: Chairman Fabbricatore presented and read a letter written by Robert Titus, Assoc. Planner, indicating his intention of resigning from that position effective June 30, 1957• Comm. Reps reported that he had contacted H.J. Howe, an, eligible from Civil Service List, who resides in Washington, D.C. , but that he was not interested in coming to Ithaca. By Comm. r-h. rgan: seconded by B.14. Taber RESOLVED, that the resignation of Robert Titus. Assoc. Planner be accepted as of June 30, 1957 and that the Civil Service Comm. be notified of the need of finding a replacement. Carried. RESIDEWIAL PARKING FACIL TI IF,S: Planning Director Thorne reported that the survey an residential parking facilities had been completed on East Hill and South Hill and that the data an other parts of the city had been taken, and as soon as the analysis is completed he would present the complete report to the Board. On motion the meeting was adjourned. A . Howard J Sinsabaugh Deputy City Clerk PLANK M BOARD PROCMIWS CITY OF ITHACA; W4 YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. July 15, 1957 PRESENT: Chairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - Reps, Hurphy, Egan, B.14. Taber, Paul 'saber Director of Planning - Thorne Assoc. Planner - Chase Clerk - Blean MINUTES: The minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. A Art CHAS, RES u TTO!J: The Clerk read a letter from Alan L. Chase tendering his resignation as Associate Planner, effective July 23, 1957• By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Murphy RESOLVED, that the resignation be accepted. Carried. RATE OF PAY - MMGT,—' n& ts'R: Chairman Fabbricatore advised the t the Executive Committee had approved the hiring of George Tucker as draftsman in a temporary capacity during the summer. She recommended that his=ate of pay be increased from 12.00 to :$2.24 per hour because of his past experience with the Planning Board. By Conor. Egan: seconded by Comm. Murphy RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved retroactive to payroll period ending June 30, 1957• Carried. Comm. Paul Taber entered the meeting at this point. MIMWD1 Pr : The Clerk reported that the Council had recommended that the Planning Board extend its studies of residential parking to include all perti- nent areas in the City. Director Thorne reported that the staff is currently and has been for some time engaged in such a study and that practically all areas with the a xoeption of Fall Creek have been studied. He reported maps showing the data gathered on this subject are noxa being prepared. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Assoc. Planner Chase exhibited and reviewed a comprehensive overall planning :nap of the city showing land areas, its uses and other pertinent data as a future guide to planning. His information and data were referred to the Board as a whole. On motion the meeting w as adjourned. Geo. !s_. Blean City Clerk �I I PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, I.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 P,M, August 19, 1957 PR,�SE)IT: Chairman Fabbricatore Cowdssioners _ Reps, B. Taber, Paul Taber, Egan, Reeder, Murphy Director of Planning - Thorne WT : Minutes of the -preceding meeting were duly approved. PYLE:SFR SUE=D_: Come. B. Taber reported that Enos Pyle, one of the owners of the Pyle-Tyler sub-division, Woodcretjt Ave. , located on East Hill, is asking for final approval of the project from the Planning Board. He further reported that he had contacted both Engineer Cass and Planning Director Thorne and found that both kere in accordance that final approval should be giver as all regulations and res- trictions had been met. By Comm. B. Taber: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that final approval of the plans for Pyle-Tyler sub-division, Wooderest I.ve, be granted. Carried. MLN REIEWALREEPORT: Comm. Reps read a letter from the acting Regional Director of Urban Renewal noting that the Ithaca survey and planning application will be re- newed and the city notified of the resulting action. In this respect, Comm. Reps said that the 1956 application �rlth the 2/3-1/3 capital grant formula Taeuld be used in preference to the amended 1957 application. Rte.SIDEWIALPARMG FAQ.i''i'IES REPORT: Planning Director Thorne presented and dis- tributed copies of a study, Residential Parking Facilities. He answered several questions on the survey but due to length of the report, it .i as not discussed in detail. REGIO IAL FLAW, BOA Comm. Reps reviewed the progress at this point of the newly created Regional Planning Beard. He noted that about ten meetings had been held to date but to date no decision had been reached as to the allocation of the 0,000 as appropriated by the City of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca, and Village of Cayuga Heights. He further noted that the Board could apply to the State for a matching amount and then to the Federal Government for a matching amount *4hich could total about X26,000. He also reported that five Planning Consultants had been interviewed and that a very capable person had been selected, but his identity mould not be disclosed at this time. He suggested that Planning Board representatives meet with representatives of the Regional Planning Board to discuss operating Plans. By Comm. Peps: seconded by Comm. Marphy RESOLVED, that the Executive Committee of the Ithaca Planning Board meet with representatives of the Regional Planning %ard to discuss the procedures arx3 report back to the Planning Board. Carried. Cn motion the meeting ?*as adjourned. Howard J. Sinsabaugh Deputy City Clerk PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITWA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. Sept. 16, 1957 PRESENT: Chairman - Fabbricatore Commissioners - B.W. Taber, Paul Taber, Murphy, Egan, Reps, Reeder Mayor - Ryan Director of Planning - Thorne Clerk - Blean 11, : Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. GRFA J=PBIQ IONAL PLA*�+ll'l�G '30ARD: Chairman Fabbricatore read a copy of a letter from Frank Ligouri, Secy. of the Oreater Ithaca Planning Board, addressed to Mayor Ryan as follows: "At the Sept. 3, 1957 meeting of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board, the following resolution was adopted: Resolved that Mr. E.B. Watson, a member of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board be appointed the treasurer of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board to became effective immediately, Mr. 'Watson be banded at the expense of'the Board for the sum of 110,000, that the chairman and the treasurer be authorized to disperse such monies as the Board may authorize and to sign checks against the Planning Board funds, that in the absence of the chairmen, the vice chairman shall act in , his place, and such monies Ps the Board may have will be deposited in a checking account at the First National Bank and Trust Company of Ithaca, New York. Mr. R.B. Watson, our chairman will soon be getting in touch xrIth you for a trans- fer of the funds alloted by your community to the Regional Planning Board actir'ltiem: C= HALL AND LIBRARY SITES: Comm. Murphy reported that members of the Cornell Library Association, the Chief of Police, Supt. of Public 3orks and Aldermen Stim- son attended a recent meeting of the Community Services and Facilities Committee of the Board at which time sites for relocation of the City Hall to include a Library were considered and narrcnmd down to two locations. He reported that studies made by summer planning assistants had been reviewed and he recommended that a special meeting of the board be held at a future date at which time it may be possible to have these assistants return and review their findings in detail. Comm. Pepe sug- gested that some work may remain to be done to present the data and information on this subject in final form and recommended hiring the two summer assistants on a temporary basis if needed. 3y Comm. Reeder: seconded by Comm. turphy RESOLVED, that the Executive Committee of the Board be and hereby is authorized and directed to engage the services of Mr. West and Mr. VanDervort on such part time basis as may be deemed necessary to complete the report of this matter. Carried. URBA1EM. , : Comm. Reps reported that together with Chairman Fabbricatore, he had met with a representative of the Urban Renewal Administration regarding Ithaca's project application for an advance of planning f tmds, reviewed the application and toured the project site. He said the big question is the matter of flood control and how it will affect the area by making it usable for future development and to what extant the Federal Government may be expected to participate in this respect. He said that the representative expected to visit the Corps of Engineers in Buffalo regarding the flood control aspect of the r-roject and rredicted the project will receive approval in the Nov York office and then %e transmitted to 'iashington for final approval. He stated that it imill be necessary .for the City to indicate the cost of the first phase of the project and that a letter with a formal request in this respect may be expected in the near future. QAZR ITHACr `PLA TjING BOARD STAFF MEVSERS ETC.: As directed by this Board. Chair- man Fabbricatore reported that the Executive Committee had met with representatives of the Regional Board and she presented a resolution regarding staff members, etc. which was acted upon as follows: By Comm. Reps: seconded by Comm. Paul Taber WHEREAS in September 1956 the City Planning Board recommended that a single planning staff be established for the Greater Ithaca Community and 14HEREAS the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board is in agreement with this princi- ple it is there�grt of RESOLVRD, by the f Ithaca Planning Board that this be aecomplisbed by the following plan: Sept. 16. 1957 Staff Membgrs. etc. (con't J 1. A single planning director, to be known as the Director of Planning for the City of Ithaca and for the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Boards be appointed jointly by the City Planning Board and the Regional Planning Board. The Director shall be responsible to the City and to the Regional Planning Boards. 2. The City Planning Board and the Regional Planning Board shall jointly em- ploy staff members to assist the Planning Director, within the limits of funds ap- propriated for this purpose. The Director shall be responsible for the supervision of the planning staff and shall report the results of staff work to the Planning Boards. Staff time and the time of the Director shall be apportioned according to the financial support from the Res*ional Planning Board and the City Planning Board. 3. A joint Steering Committee composed of three members of the City Planning Board and two members of the Regional Planning Board shall be formed to coordinate the activities of the Planning Director and his relationship to the Planning Boards. 4. The City Planning Board and the Regional Planning Board shall contribute such sums each year as may be necessary for the joint operation of the planning staff, as determined by an annual work program jointly adopted by the two Planning Boards. 5. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board and the Village of Cayuga Heights may contract for technical planning assistance as may be agreed upon jointly vrlth the City Planning Board and the Regional Planning Board. Carried. HOUSING CODE: Director Thorne presented a copy of the proposed t.P.H.A. Housing Code, merely adapting names etc. to fit the City of Ithaca and he also presented a complete newly arranged and written code which he recommended would better fit the situation in Ithaca when fairly and adequately presented to the people for con- sideration. Comm. Reps recommended its further study before action and suggested that it be re- ferred to the Urban Renewal Committee of the Board for this rurpose. It was so ordered by the Chairman. SURVEY OF COVKWITY PROB .LEMS AND NEEDS: Comm. Reeder reported that rural sociology students at Cornell will undertake a house to house survey of what Ithacans think are their city's most pressing problems and needs. He informed the Board that tabulat- ing the results of such a survey «ill involve an expense estimated at not to exceed $200.00. By Comm. Paul Taber: seconded by Comm. MArphy RESOLVED, that the survey, under the direction and supervision of Comm. Reeder, be, approved and that the cost of tabulating the results thereof be approved as an ex- pense of the Planning Board with the understanding that it be in an amount of not to exceed %200.00. Carried. On Motion the meeting was adjourned. c Geo. A. Blean City Clerk October 21, 1957 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman - Fabbricatorre Comm&ssioners - Murphy,Egan Clerk - Blean Due to the lack of a quorum the meeting was ,,aAjourned. eo A Blean City Clerk / PROCERDIVGS OF JOINT IT'T,TI"?G OF 3OAPD OF PUBLIC �+IORKS BOARD OF FIRE COM2,11SSIONERS FLANI%'G BOARD COMT'.OP? COTNICIL Joint Meeting 7:30 P.M. October 16, 1957 Present: Mayor - Ryan Bd. ,Qf Pub, Wks. Eire Coulasionera Plann�az Bo rid Aldermen Bradford Flynn Reps - V-Chairman Murphy Decker Westerlund B.W. Taber Wilkinson Miller Paul Taber Gibson 14m. Egan Fire Chief - stamp Murphy Connolly F.W. Egan Egan Osborn Reulein Reeder Visnyei Supt. Pub. Wks. - Laverty Thorne - Pl.. Dir. Engineer - CBS$ Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabeugh Ylayur Ryar_ announced that he had called this joint meeting to discuss fire station locations. He noted that it is not intended to be a public hearing on this subject and ruled that only members of the of"icial boards will be permitted to speak on the sljbject at this time. Others present were invite? by the payor to remain for the discussion. He then reported that the planning Board is currently studying the relocation ^f central fire headquarters as requested in P resolution adopted by the Common Council on April q, 1957 which he read. '"he Mayor st.-ted that 1,e had called this joint meeting at the request of the Bd. of Fire Commissioners for the purpose of hear- ing from the Planning Board and so that all of the official bodies concerned may be better informed of the present stptus of this matter. He explained that in the meantime since calling this joint session the Community Services & Facilities Committee of the Planning Board had held a meeting; on the subject with the Board of Fire Commissioners and he called on Mr. John Reps,Viee-Chairman of the Planning Board to bring the group un to date. Mr. Reps reviewed action taken by the Planning Board to date on the subject which included a staff report suggesting thirteen different sites narrowed down to four sites all located on S. Cayuga Street. The 'I'lanning Board's delay in narrowing it down to one specific site for recommendation has beer. due to the fact that both of the associate planners have resigned, one of which was responsible 'or the preparation of the staff report, and the further fact that the Board is engaged in a complete planning; map for down-town Ithaca which includes off-street parking, location of fire stations etc. He expressed Vie opinion that all con- cerned must first reach a complete agre=ment an a specific site ':efore any details are considered. He then called or. T x. N�urphy to .report on the result of. the Committer, meeting held with the Fire Commissioners recently. Aldarmar. Charman o' the Con-nani.ty Facilities & Service Committee of the Plan»inq Boprci, stated th=t his comr•.ittee rnet las}. ,,Teek with the Fire Comrrd.ssiorers -S"nd Fire Chi''- to ^]SCI's; t e four s:4_tes on So, CIP,,map.. Stre-A £" 1 to detP.rrine i t.}?ese Or s- ,- -ew sitec, t7 be Tdere wafer--ed by t_^? 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Taber, Paul Taber, Murphy, Egan, Reps, Reeder nireetor of Planning - Thorne Clerk .. Blean Chairman Fabbricattore an,iounced that this special meeting had been called because the last regular meeting of the Board failed to produce a quorum. She then referred to an article in Saturday night's paper commending the Board for its accomplishments but noted that several members were dismayed at the end paragraph thereof which Indicated that it is proposed with the establishment of a Regional 'Planning Board the $25,000.00 budget item be saved and the Planning Director be placed in the City Engineer's office under the direction of the Supt. of Public 'Forks. She then noted that the follow- ing correction appears in tonight's paper: "Mayor Ryan said this morning that his headquarters had omitted two type- written lines from a statement which appeared in Saturday's Ithaca Journal. The correct version is: I plan to propose, now that we have a regional planning board, that by joint operation of the City and Regional Board staffs over the next four years we save $25,(,1;00.00 from that budget and place the Planning Board Director under the dual supervision of the two . Boards, but leaving utility planning in the Engineer's office and under the direction of the Supt. of Public Works." In answer to recent accusations of the Board's inactivity Comm. John Reps presented and read a statement citing accomplishments of the Board during 1956. He advised that it *.pas a personal statement and did not ask for approval thereof. Comm. Eppan suggested that it be considered for Board approval and release. Individually the Board members expressed their diss,tisfaction Yrith the oharges, made against the Planning Board and agreed t,rith 11r. Reps' statement in principle. It was generally agreed that with moderate revisions in the statement it be approved by the Board. Comm. Reps revised it and after review. and further discussion the follm*ing was presented for action. '14e do :lot believe that p=lanning Board activities should become involved in .)artisan politics. What we have to say is not a political statement but simply ar, effort to set the record straight. Toe believe that the Board owes it to the citizens of Ithaca to correct in public incorrect reports about its work. We have been accused of inactivity and of being impratical. The allegation has been made that we have done nothing at all. Let's look at the record of this Board since January, 1956, the beginning of the first full .year of planning activity under an adequate budget. First, tie adopted a long-range plan of our ovm activities, spelling out for the first time to the Council and the people the goals of a planning program and how we intended to proceed toward those goals. Second, we established for the first time job specifications for the technical staff and were successful in recruiting trained planners to begin work on our Program* Third, after intensive study, we designated a site for our first urban renewal project. lie prepared the detailed application for Federal assistance, and we submitted the proposal for Council endorsement. When approved by the Federal officials this program will make possible the firat f112Z•s .attack oar Ith&6235 Problem of urban blight. It will also reduce the city's cost for planningb and it will pave the way for redevelopment of an area for industrial purposes. Fourth, we submitted to Council a proposed system of capital budgetting, which has recently been apTxoved. ?then this program is placed in operation we will be able for the first time to see all of the needed public improvements scheduled several rears In advance. 'Ie will be able to undertake these impravemswts in order of priority, and we mill be able to plan in advance for the best and most econaai,cal methods of financing them. Fifth, we took the lead in establishing the Creator Ithaca Regional Plwming Board. Here for the first time we find the City and its neiihbooring communities Joining together to form a continuing agency charged with planning for the entire community. The City's share of this progressive program is only $4,000. By taking advantage of State and Fidefrsl assistance, the Regional Planning Hoard will be able to undertake a $25,000 awfrohMsive plwd4ng study of the Ithaca raglan. This will be aosgslsted within ane year and will provide us.,-again for the first UN—With an oryrall guide for the sound Sro th of the entire area. . Sixth, our staff carried out the studies for a feasible route for Highway 13 through the npr&helm peat of the City. Using this material, the Mayor and his w—A-3r committee--which included three members of this Board-.were finally able to convince the State that the City should have a voice in deciding high- way locations within our boundaries. Cur proposal was accepted, and we can be assured thet truck traffic will be able to by-pass residential neighborhoods. ,le also will be furAished with a genuine arterial highway--not just a widened street. Seventh, we prepared three plans for the use of the City airport. One of these was adopted, and we will have continued use of the field as the air age develops. Our plans also call for the use of a large part of the tract as a specialized recreation area. Eighth, our staff prepared studies for the possible relocation of the central fire station, as directed by the Council, and for the Cornell Library. N?inth, we carried out the first complete inventory of residential parking re- quirements, which will help in solving this difficult problem. And, tenth, we have conttnuerd to study and submit recommendations on a variety of subdivison and zoning problems that have come before us. This is not all. Preparation of final plans for complicated matters cannot be rushed. ijany staff reports and studies are now being reviewed by Planning Board committees. Reports on these will be coming before the Board during the next few months. These reports will contain specific recommendations on many things, including: First, relocation and grouping of related public and semi-public buildings in a. civic center. Second, a long-range plan for development and improvement of major streets. Third, a comprehensive recreation area plan for development over the ,years to meet our expanding and changing needs. Fourth, a plan for the central business district, with recommendations for parking, bus routes and stops, traffic movement, and improvements in the appearance of the district. `nd, fifth, as the regional plan study takes form, we shall integrate our previous proposals into a fairly detailed long-range plan for the entire city. Preliminary staff work an thin is already complete. It is certainly unfair & incorrect to say that the Board has been inactive. 'Te believe that what we have accomplished compares favorably with similiar planning programs in other cities. It would be strange if we did not make mistakes, since like everyone else in government we are human. This Board has in the past and will continue to wel- come the suggestions of any person or organization in the City of Ithaca. By Comm. Murphy: seconded by Comm. Reeder RESOLVED, that the foregoing statement be endorsed by this Board as a public statement regarding its alleged inactivates; and that said statement be approved for release to the press and radio. Uman irnously Carried. 14INMES: The minutes of the last regular meeting were then duly approved. HO....O ,'nM CODE & ZONING gAINAV: The Clerk read a letter from the Bryant Park Civic Association urging the adoption of a new housing code and the enactment of a new zoning ordinance. It was contended that the present zoning grdinance lacks teeth and is difficult to administer and that a new housing code and a neer zoning ordinance are essential to effective zoning. The letter was referred to the Zoning & Subdivision Committee of the Board for consideration and report. FELOCATIO, OF ROUTE r13: The Clerk read a letter from the Bryant Park Civic Association expressing its appreciation to the Planning Board for its effort in obtaining the relocation of route 413 and requesting that the Board continue to urge top priority for relocation of this route on the State's highway con- struction program for 1958 so that it may be completed as soon as possible. -3► CAPITAL BU IEW:, Chairman Fabbricattore read a resolution adopted by the Council on October 2, 1957 as follows: 'Ahereas. the Planning Board transmitted td this Common Council on December 5. 1956 a report dated November 26, 1956, entitled, "Capital Improvement Programming for Ithaca" and ?whereas, this Common Council referred this report to the Finance Committee for study and report, and whereas, the Finance.Committee unanimously, recommends capital budgeting as a sound financial procedure. '\1oar therefore, be it resolved that the Planning Board be directed to pre- pare a six-year projection and analysis of city finances, including estimates of future revenues, expenditures, and availability of capital funds, and to recommend to this Common Council by December 1, 1957, for acceptance or modification the amount to be expended for capital improve- ments in 1958, and Be it Further Resolved, that after action on this recommendation by this Common Council that the Planning Board be directed: 1. to collect data on all projects proposed by city departmentsp and to solicit similar data from other governmental units, including the Board of Education and the Board of Supervisors. 2, to assign priority ratings to proposed city projects, based upon suggestions by city departments and upon the analysis of each project in relation to other proposals. 3. to list the projects in the order in which they Mould be built during the six-year program. 4. to forward the six-year program and the program to be recommended for 1958 to the Common Council by April 1, 1958, for the holding of public hearings, and adoption modification or other action. Carried. The Chairman referred it to the Finance and Capital Budget Committee for consideration and report. BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT: Comm. Reeder reported that members of the Garden Infor- mation Center are interested in the developement of a long-range beautification program for Ithaca and are willing to go ahead and prepare a plan in this field if they are assured the Planning Board ­,Till cooperate in such an endeavor. He reported that their planner in this project will confer with and advise this Board from time to time as the project develops: By Comm. Reeder: seconded by Comm. 74m. Egan RESOLSM;D, that this Board does hereby support the general 'idea and expresses its willingness to cooperate in the developement of such a beautification program for the city. Carried. URBf'T F7:dE`JPL: Comm Reps reported receipt of a recent letter from Housing & Home Finance Agency requesting a breakdown of costs into the prover work activities and calling attention to the workable program required by the Housing Act. He advised that the information requested had been promptly forwarded to the New York office from whence it uri.11 go to ',lashington for review. BUDGET: Chairman Fabbricattore announced that the Executive C>rMi.'ttee :;rill-prepare ar. estimate - of budget needs for the coming year for submission ' to" the T-3oard at its next regular meeting. R -LOCATIOf OF CR,JTRAL FIRE HF:ADAUARTERS: Comm lAurphy presented and read the following report of the Public Facilities & Services Committee: At a meeting of the Common Council, the Board of Public 'Torus and the Planning Board, a report was given by the Public Facilities and Services Committee of a meeting held with the Fire Chief and Fire Commission concerning the Re- location of Central Fire Station. The original report of the Planning Board was also revie?red at this meeting in which four locations for a station were submitted to the Common Council out of 13 studied by the Board. In the committee meeting report it was stated that the Fire Chief and the Fire Commission would not accept the four sites, all or which T•rere on South Cayuga Street in the general area decided upon by the Board of Fire Underwriters. They thought that the traffic problem was a deterrent to the movement of apparatus, there are dangerous intersections that would have to be Crossed in answering alarms in the South Hill section and business district and the sites are in a hongested commercial area. { Two new sites were suggested for a Central Fire Station by the Commissioners f and Chief, one on the �',Torthwest Corner of Geneva and State Streets--and the other E on the site of the ?'lest State Street parking lot. These t�-ro sites !sere discussed j by those present. Fire Chief Frank Stamp thought that the Geneva Str-et site Gould be closer to the business section and East Hill and it would have two opens Ings, one an Geneva for staff cars and the other on State for fire apparatus, 4 - The !Jest State Street parking lot site was also discussed favo 'bly in that, the land is owned by the city, and there is egress on both AM and Green Streets. a four-bay station is needed, according to Chief Stamp and either site would provide the needed space. He stated that the two State Street sites are well adapted to answering alarms anywhere in the city. The Public Facilities and Services committee decided that the 'test State Street parking lot would be the best of the two new locations offered, inasmuch as the site is owned by the city, it is open land, has good accessibility to two main arteries and there is enough space for a four bay station. However, the committee thinks that both sites should be studied by the Planning Board. By Comm. I,;urphy: seconded by Comm. B.W. Taber RESOLVED, that the Planning Board study the sites at the northwest corner of Geneva and State Streets and the 'Jest State Street Parking lot in the 300 block of ?Test State Street for use as possible locations for Central Fire Station and also that the study should include cost estimates, traffic problems and accessibility to all parts of the City. Carried. &J,fM.'.ATI0IS Th&hairnran reported that announcements of examinations for the positions of Director of Planning and Associate Planner had been released too late to be included in a national planning trade journal and that the Civil Service Camisaian had been unable to grant an extension of time for these eawdnations since they ate scheduled only twice each .year. No applications have been received.. to. date and if none are received the jobs Will still be open. On motion the meeting vas adjourned. George A. B1ean City Clerk PLA+J-\TI�•TG BOARD PROCEEDI'TGS I CITY OF ITHPCA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 P.Y. Nov. 18, 1957 PRESENT: layor - Ryan Vice-Chairman - Reps Comm. - B.W. Taber, Murphy, Egan Due to the absence of Chairman Fabbrieattore, on account of illness,Vice-Chairman Reps presided. Z„QU ES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. CAPITA BUDGET: Comm. ":gan reported that it will be quite impossible to comply with the Council's request of Oct. 2nd. requesting preparation of a six-year projection and analysis of city finances and recommend back to the Council by Dec. 1, 1957 the amount to be expended for capital improvements for 1958• He recommended that a four months extension of time be requested. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. 11urphy RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to extend the time in which to make this study and recommendation for four months. Comm. Reps pointed out that the Planning Board first submitted its report on capital budgeting to the Council on Dec. 5, 1956 and that no action had been taken thereon by the Council itself until Oct. 2, 1957• liotion Carried. HOUSI`TG CODE & Z0'N?I`TG ORDI'TP_?CE: Comm. B.`1. Taber reported that it had not been possible to have- a meeting of his committee on the recommendation of the Bryant Park Civic Assin. that a new housing code be adopted and that a new zoning ordinance be enacted. Comm. Reps suggested that a joint meeting of the Zoning & Subdivision and the Urban Renewal & Housing Committees be held on this subject and it wps agreed to do so. BUDGET: Comm. Reps reported that the Executive Committee had met last week and discussed a preliminary draft of a proposed budget for 1958 but had been unable to reach any conclusion since it is expected that staff expenses will be shared next .year with the Regional Planning Board. He announced that the committee will meet tomorrow night with a committee from the regional board to discuss this matter and that as a result a final draft will be prepared for hoard action. He reported that the Finance Committee wished t .have this information by December lst. and he therefore recommended that a. special meeting of the Board be scheduled to approve a budget and transact such other business as may properly* be brought before the Board. Monday, November 25, 1957, at 4:00 p.m. was set as the time for a special meeting of the Board for this purpose. GE'rTERAL PROPE= UP: Director Thorne reported that his large property map project is nearing completion and he requested authority to have it printed and distributed. Comm. Reps inquired if there is any possibility of acquiring some revenues for the sale of these maps to interested parties such as real estate brokers, banks etc. It T•ias agreed that copies be furnished City departments requiring them at no cost but that others should have to pay for them. By Comm. 'urphy: seconded by Comm. B.1-1. Taber fESOLVED, that Director Thorne be and hereby is authorized to prepare and . print up to 6 sets of the general city property maps and have them bound in appropriate binders. Carried. . By Comm. T:gan: seconded by Comm. B.". Taber RT1,SOLV`]D, that a fee of 40¢ per sheet for these property maps be and hereby is established as the price to be paid by interested parties, city departments excepted. Carried. Cr, motion the meeting T,tas adjourned. Q Geo Cit-T Clerk PLANNING BOARD PROCEEDrNGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special iieeting 4:00 P. •. Nov. 25, 1957 PRESENT: -'T payor - Ryan Vice- Chairman - Reps Commissioners - Murphy, Paul Taber, Reeat= ,`B:jT. Taber In the absence of the Chairman, due to illbass, Vice-Chairman Reps presided. BUDGET - 1958: Comm, Reps reviewed a re:-, o t of the Executive Corranittee regarding budget needs for the year 1958, It was -dvi,,ed and presented as follows: The City Planning Board requests that 513 ,900 be appropriated for 1958 to carry out city planning activities. The board also recommends the appropriation of $4.000 as the City's share of the budget for the Greater Ithaca Regional Plan- ning Board. Because the City Planning Board and the Regional Planning Board have agreed to maintain a single technical staff begiining on January 1, 1958, we have shown the following budget for the combined oper•ution: Salaries: Planning Director t/900 Associate Planner X800 Senior Typist 3;00 Draftsman (part-time) .900 Planning Assistant ; 900 • Planning Assistant 900. Total Salaries 519000 519,000 Equipment 100 Supplies 200 Printing 200 Flaps, prints 100 I Telephone, postage 100 Local mileage 100 Travel 100 TOTAL 1191900 Total oxpEnditures are estimated at $19•,900. Of this, '6,000 will be paid by the Regional Planning Board out of its total appropriation of x:7,000 ($4,000 from the City, 52,000 from the Town of Ithaca, and 1')1,000 from the Village of Cayuga Heights). The cost to the city for city planning functions and its share of regional planning activities will therefore be 117,900, as compared to en appropriation in 1957 of approximately 626,000. When the. city's application for urbar renewal planning is apTroved, Federal pa-Tments for survey and planning work by staff members T.iill lower the cost to the city, This is estimated at about ' 4,C)O if approval is made by the first of the year. If this occurs, the net cost of planning for the city and for its share of regional planning will be reduced to about 514,000. The staff for urban renewal planning, as stated in our application for Federal assistance, --rill call for one additional fssociate Planner and one additional Planning assistant. The full amount of their salaries will be payable from renewal advances and will not require city funds. The Board will not hire this personnel until receiving Federal approval of our application for financial assistance. The positions of Pssociate :Tanner and Planning ')irector will be filled in 1958. '^Te are convinced that we will not be able to obtain qualified personnel for the minimum salary established by the c'•�mpensation plan (Planning Director, )6,300--7,600; Associate Planner, 15,000-,x.',000), Tile request approval to offer salaries necessr.ry to secure compe-.=ens; personnel, not to exceed the amounts appropriated. "-lthei-ine Fabbricatore John Reps Paul. Taber By Comm. Paul Taber; seconded by Comm. Reedep ' RESOLVED, that the report as presented and revised be approved and adopted. Carried. zk :'he City Clerk recommended that the budget be submitted in its gross amount of 03,900.00 and that a return of ''6,000.00 from the Regional Board be shown -bich -ill make a net cost to the city of 07,900.04 as indicated in the report of the Aecutive Committee. Ater a lenghty discussion regarding gross or net form of submission action was taken thereon as follows. 3y Com~.. Reeder: seconded by Comm. Murphy MOMD, that the Executive Committee be authorized and directed to confer witr the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Common Council and the City Clerk to decide on the proper form of submission in order that the net budget figure for 1958 be clearly indicated. Carried. On motion_ the meeting was adjourned. :neo. Blean :ity Clerk + l � V FUMING WARD MOCEEDDWS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. December 16, 195'1' PRESENT: Vice-Cbeirmim Reps none ss overs Paul Taber, Murphy, Egan, Reeder A1pan - Stimson Director of Plo^ning - Thorne Clerk - Blean In the absence of lis. Fabbricatore, Vice-Chairman Reps presided. Comm. Reps explained that Chairman Fabbricatore had been on the critical list at the hospital for several weeks and he advised that he would write her a letter expressing the Board's sympathy and expressing the hope that her recovery will be prompt and complete. Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. ANICIPA.L COMFORT SILT,ION: Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee of the Council is still awaiting a report of the Planning Board on its recorumnded future use of the Ynicipal Comfort Station property located in the E. Green Street Municipal parking lot. He noted that action an a bid received on this � property is being delayed pending receipt of this report. jMRPRY BUILDING: Alderman Stimscn also reported that members of the Council await a report on a site for a new Library building. Vice-Chairman Reps stated that he felt both matters will be covered in a comprehensive plan being prepared for downtown Ithaca which he said may be expected to be presented at the Board's January meeting. It was pointed out that the bidder on the municipal comfort station property is pressing for action of the bid and it was agreed that Comm. rh2rphy would inquire if this phase of the report could be submitt^d at an earl-r date for action at a special Ming of the Board in time for its submission to the Council before its January meeting. ,R SUB DIVISION - PLAT PLA-4S: Nur. Ben Boynton appeared before the Hoard and submitted revised plat for a proposed subdivision of the Miller tract of land located between Cornell Street, Valley Road and State Street. He Proposed that if plans acceptable to the owners of the adjacent Sawdon Estate property can be worked out that he be permitted to go ahead with the developement of ,the Miller tract. His plat plans were referred to the Zoning & Subdivision Committee for study and report. Carried. H, i j EID SC D"" lJFS2 MUJ; Director Thorne reported receipt Of preliminary plat plans for developement of a tract of land on West Hill adjacent on the north to the 'Jestmount subdivision and owned by Robert N. Yorschall and Jahn W. Hirshfeld. He reported that the plans which show fifteen lots are in good shape and ready for review by the Committee. 'these plat plans were also referred to the Zoning & Subdivision Committee for study and report. SURVEY OF CO 111 ELM= AND HF=• Com. Reeder reported that the comtmmnity, survey project is now being conducted and recovaended that the sum of $75.00 be paid to 7.Y.-S. C61l.ege of Agriculture at Cornell U3niversity*as Tart of the cost of the survey. 9y Corm. Reeder: seconded by Comm. Taber Rl.SCJLVED9 that payment of the sum of $75.©0 to "d.Y. State College of Agriculture at Cornell university representing part of the cost of coding and tabulating the results of the Community surve7r pro jcet be approved and authorized. Carried. �.� « 2t • December 16, 7 AMER II:L PLAj: Comm. Paul Taber presented the following report on the Arterial Plan: "We recommend the report and maps on "Arterial Plan for Ithaca" prepared by R.E. Titus be made available to the Regional Planning Board for purposes of 000rdinating entrances to the city with the overall plan which their consultant is developing. This report concerns travel within the city. It 'classifies streets according to their planned use in moving traffic within and through the city. An arterial plan that is kept current is of invaluable �assistanee to capital budget planning, traffic engineering, and the Board of Pub-lie Works. The Committee recommended that as soon as staff is available that' the report and maps be revised to incorporate the current plans for state arterial routes through the city and other .44nar changes.. The committee also recommends that special detailed study be continued of the central business district to seek solutions to prevent congestion and to expedite the flow of traffic." Signed: John Reps B.?-l. Taber Paul Taber, Chairman of Traffic & Parking Committee By Comm. Paul Taber: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, THAT the foregoing report be approved and adopted. Carried. � RESIDENTIAL PARKING: Comm. Paul Taber presented and reviewed the following report on residential parking: "Your committee, on the basis of information available, recommends: 1. That the trial period for all-night parking be terminated. 2. That legislation be enacted at least six months prior to the date of termination to enable property owners to prepare, obtain or construct needed off-street parking facilities. j•le do not have data available on exact problems facing the relatively few property owners who can not readily provide off-street facilities. However, we recommend that the Coiwon Council adopt the following changes in the Zoning Ordinance: 1. Add a new paragraph(e) to section 2 of Article Y to read as follows: e) Nothing in this ordinance shall prohibite the erection of a garage or carport for the accomodation of private passenger vehicles across a common lot line by mutual agreement between adjoining property owners. 2. In section 2c, Article X, substitute the following for the first clause: 'Jo accessory building shall be located in any required front .yard. 3. Add the following clause to end of first sentence in section 5 of Article IV and in Article V: "and one full sized car for every two roomers iaz a rooming house." '{le also urge the Common Council to consider the advisability of making the off-street parking requirements retroactive which refer to housing unlis in existance before adoption of the ordinance or units constructed in violation of the present code. It should be noted that private neighborhood parking areas are now permitted in the A-I residence areas. We believe that the comprehensive density study on residential parking conduct- ed by Pxr. Thorne is valuable and should be revised from time to time to help project changes in residential parking." Signed: John '1. Reps B.W. Taber Paul Taber, Chairman of Traffic and Parking Committee By Comm. Paul Taber: seconded by Comm. Reeder RESOLVED, that the report be approved and adopted. AYES. 4 NAYS: 1 - 1V1urphy Carried. MUSING COBE: The following report of the Urban Renewal Committee of the Board was presented and read by Comm. Paul Taber: 3 _ December lb, 1957 "The committee herewith submits to the Planning Board a draft of a proposed housing code for the City. The suggested ordinance would establish minimum standards for residential buildings governing space requirements; sanitary, heating, and lighting facilities; condition of upkeep; and basic equipment, In preparing this draft we have examined a number of "model" codes as well as many similar codes already in effect in other cities. Early drafts of proposed codes prepared by the acting Planning Director and a former Associate Planner have also been consulted. Our draft is a con- posite of all of these. We believe it to be a workable law which is badly needed by the City. It will be particularly important as part of our proposed urban renewal program. We know, however, that this proposed code is a new type of regulation for Ithaca and that opinions may differ about some of its features.. For this reason we suggest that copies be made available to organizations and persons most likely to be affected by its provisions„and that one or more public hearings be held to Learn the views of interested parties. Following this, the draft code may be revised, reviewed by the Planning Board, and submitted to the Common Council for its consideration. The proposed code should therefore be regarded as a working draft subject to possible modifications suggested by other persons and groups. 'ie recommend that the Urban Renewal Committee be directed to make known the provisions of the proposed code, request comments in writing from certain organizations, and hold one or more public hearings to determine the views of the public at large. By Comm. Taber: seconded by Comm. Yurphy RESOLVED, that the foregoing report be approved and adopted. Carried. PrINTERPL PROPERTY PZAP: Director Thorne reported progress on the map project undertaken and worked an by Fir. Tucker during the-past two summer seasons. He reported that several of the drawings still remain to be traced. RETIRING IMEMBEM: Vice-Chairman Reps noted that the terms of B.I.-T. Taber and Paul Taber as members of the Planning Board trill expire December 31, 195?. On behalf of the other members of the Board and the absent Chairman, Comm. Reps thanked them for their work for the city, wished them well in their future activities, and expressed the hope that ,we may continue to have their informal counsel and advice. Comm. Paul Taber announced that while he had enjoyed his term on the Board, other eommittments make it impossible for him at present to accept reappoint- ment to the Board. He viewed the Board as a policy making one with sufficient technical staff to do the work laid out by it. Because of being years behind in planning, he continued, the Board has been under constant pressure but never- theless haaccomplished many things in the past three .years and that once a master plan�Ithaca has been completed planning will be less arduous and things will go along more smoothly. He commended the Press and Radio highly for the fine manner in which they have continued to keep the public informed of the Board's actions. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo F. Blean City Clerk j `