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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Project Review & Design Review Committee
REVISED NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA
TO: City of Ithaca Project Review Committee (Planning & Development Board)
FROM: Lisa Nicholas, Deputy Director of Planning and Development
DATE: Revised May 8, 2018 (Original released May 3)
SUBJECT: Agenda for Project Review Committee Meeting: WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH, 2018
The Project Review Committee Meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Third Floor Conference Room, City Hall,
108 E. Green St. Please call Anya Harris at 274-6550, if you cannot attend or you require additional information.
10:30 Project: Duplex
Location: 207-209 First Street
Applicant: David Barken for Barken Family Realty LLC.
Anticipated Board Action(s) in May: Public Hearing, Determination of Environmental Significance,
Recommendation to BZA
Project Description: The applicant is proposing to build a duplex and install associated site improvements on the
12,609 SF (.3 acre) project site which comprises two tax parcels each containing one duplex. The project contains
communal outdoor spaces including raised garden beds, exterior trash enclosures and walkways. Site development
requires the removal of one mature tree. The current large parking area at the rear of 207 First will be converted to
greenspace. The project requires two area variances: one for an existing side yard setback deficiency and the other
to reduce parking by one space. This has been determined to be a Type II Action under the City of Ithaca
Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”) and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”).
However, because this action has been determined to have potential impacts to the surrounding neighborhood, it is
being reviewed as an Unlisted Action.
10:50 Project: GreenStar Cooperative Market
Location: 750 & 770 Cascadilla St
Applicant: Noah Demarest for The Guthrie Clinic
Anticipated Board Action(s) in May: Public Hearing, Determination of Environmental Significance
Project Description: The applicant proposes to relocate GreenStar Cooperative Market from its current location at
701 West Buffalo Street to an existing 29,978 SF building on a 2.8 acre project site comprising two tax parcels at 750
& 770 Cascadilla Street. The site is currently occupied by two one-story concrete block structures, covering 37,615
SF and 29,978 SF. There is 17,543 SF of greenspace, and the remainder of the site is paved. The larger of the two
buildings will be demolished to make way for a 160+/- car parking area, which will feature new landscaping and
stormwater treatment systems. New greenspaces, entry and an outdoor café will be developed around the
perimeter of the building. The building will be connected to Cascadilla Street by a new sidewalk along the east edge
of the lot, and new sidewalks will be installed along the Cascadilla Street frontage to connect the site with the City
sidewalk network. A timber structure along the street edge will incorporate signage and parking lot screening and
create a defined street edge. The project in the waterfront Market District (MD). This has been determined to be a
CITY OF ITHACA
108 E. Green St. — Third Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690
JoAnn Cornish, Director
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, BUILDING, ZONING, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Division of Planning & Economic Development
Planning & Development – 607-274-6550 Community Development/IURA – 607-274-6565
E-Mail: dgrunder@cityofithaca.org
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Type I Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”) §176-4 B.(1)(d) and the
State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) § 617.4 (b)(10) and requires environmental review.
11:20 Project: Retail Expansion (3,200 SF)
Location: 744 S Meadow St
Applicant: James Boglioli for Benderson Development Corp
Anticipated Board Action(s) in May: Determination of Environmental Significance, Preliminary & Final Approval
Project Description: The applicant is proposing to build a 3,200 SF addition to western end of the existing 17,546
retail space. The project will require the removal of existing dumpster enclosure – which will be relocated to an
expanded dumpster area behind the building to the south. The project includes the additions of two parking spaces
to the existing lot. This is an Unlisted Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and
the State Environmental Quality Review Act and requires environmental review.
11:35 Project: Hilton Canopy Hotel
Location: 115 Seneca Way
Applicant: Whitham Planning and Design on behalf of Baywood Hotels
Anticipated Board Action(s) in May: Cosideration of Project Changes and Site Plan Conditions
Project Description: This project, the construction of a seven story hotel with 131 guest rooms, was approved on
February 23, 2016. The applicant has submitted materials to satisfy conditions and is also requesting minor project
changes.
11:50 Project: Signage- Tompkins Financial (Updated materials attached.)
Location: 118 E. Seneca St
Applicant: Tompkins Trust Company
Anticipated Board Action(s) in May: Approval of Signage
Project Description: This project was approved on 12-22-15. The applicant has submitted the proposed signage
package for Baord review and approval. The proposal requires variances because it exceeded the allowable area
(see varainces below).
12:10 Zoning Appeals:
#3094, 318-320 W Seneca St, Area Variance
#3095, 417 E. Lincoln St., Area Variance
#3096, 207-209 First St, Area Variance
#3097, 202 E Tompkins St, Area Variance
#3098, 118 E Seneca St, Sign Variance
(Updated materials attached.)
12:30 Agenda Review for 05-22-18
12:35 Adjournment
cc: Mayor Svante Myrick & Common Council
Dr. Luvelle Brown, Superintendent, ICSD
Jay Franklin, Tompkins County Assessment
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EXTERIOR SIGNAGE » NORTH ELEVATION
BUILDING TOP SIGN » NORTH
A.H. BAKERUPDATED BY:
01-24-18
SHOP & CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
ITHACA SIGN WORKS
101 E. STATE STREET #136
ITHACA, NY 14850
PHONE: (607) 269-5428
AHB
01-17-18
THESE DRAWINGS CONTAIN INFORMATION
DEEMED PROPRIETARY TO ITHACA SIGN
WORKS, AND ARE TO BE USED ONLY FOR THE
PURPOSE FOR WHICH THEY ARE SUBMITTED.
THEY SHALL NOT BE COPIED IN WHOLE OR IN
PART WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION FIRST OBTAINED FROM ITHACA
SIGN WORKS.
TOMPKINS HQ
(118 E. Seneca St.)
TOMPKINS
GREG E. WILDER
COMPANY:
CONTACT NAME:
EXTERIOR SIGNAGE / NORTH ELEVATION
BUILDING TOP SIGN
» Lighted Dimensional Letters
• “TOMPKINS FINANCIAL” + LOGO
• 677.825” wide x 53.625“ tall x
3” depth
• Low Voltage LED - illuminated faces
and subtle white halo against wall
• Stainless mounting hardware
DATE DRAWN:
***Revised
Drawing***DATE
ARTWORK AUDITED BY*NORTH ELEVATION
gl 5/2/2018
APPEAL # 3097 202 EAST TOMPKINS STREET
Appeal of Bettsie Park for an Area Variance from Section 325-8, Column 11, Front Yard and
Column 12, Other Front Yard requirements of zoning ordinance. The applicant proposes to
reconfigure the interior of the two-family dwelling and demolish a one story addition on the rear of
the building located at 202 E. Lincoln Street. As part of the proposal, the applicant proposes to
construct a second story roofed entry deck, associated stairs, and landings for access to the second
floor apartment. The property, located at 202 E. Lincoln, is on a corner lot and the entry stairs and
landings will align with the existing façade along Utica Street. According to the zoning ordinance,
corner lots must have front yards on both street-facing sides. The address side of the parcel is
considered the Front Yard and the additional front is considered the Other Front Yard. The other front
yard along Utica Street has an existing deficiency and constructing the entry, stairs, and landings
exacerbates this deficiency. Currently, the building is 1’-6” from the other front yard property line
and measures approximately 43 feet in length. With the landing and stairs, the length of the building
footprint will increase to 53’, exacerbating the other front yard deficiency by an additional 8 feet in
length. In the R2b zone, the ordinance requires a 10’ front yard setback. There is also an existing
deficiency in the front yard facing Tompkins Street that will not be exacerbated by the proposal.
The property is located in an R-2b residential use district in which the proposed use is permitted.
However, Section 325-38 requires that an area variance be granted before a building permit is issued.
CITY OF ITHACA
Board of Zoning Appeals ― Notice of Appeal
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