HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-18 Planning and Economic Development Committee Meeting AgendaPEDCMeeting
PlanningandEconomicDevelopmentCommittee
IthacaCommonCouncil
DATE:November14,2018
TIME:6:00pm
LOCATION:3rdfloorCityHall
CouncilChambers
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1) CalltoOrder/AgendaReview
2) SpecialOrderofBusiness
3) PublicComment
4) Announcements&Reports
5) ActionItems(VotingtoSendontoCouncil)
a) ComprehensivePlanPhaseIIandDIAStrategicPlan
b) NeighborhoodImprovementIncentiveFund(NIIF)–West
LewisStreetNeighbors
6) ActionsItems(RequesttoCirculate)
a) GreenStreetRezoning–DiscussionandRequestto
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7) Discussion
a) ChainworksDesignGuidelines
b) Bike/WalkTompkins
c) SouthwestHomelessCommunity
8) ReviewandApprovalofMinutes
a) October2018
9) Adjournment
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SephMurtagh,Chair
MeganWilson,SeniorPlanner
AlexPhillips,Planner
MeganWilson,SeniorPlanner
LisaNicholas,DepDir.ofPlanning
TimLouge,Director,Engineering
TomParson,Chief,IFD
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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
Proposed Resolution
Planning & Economic Development Committee
September 12, 2018
Selection of Next Plans for Phase II of the City of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan outlines a vision for the city’s future and serves as a guide
for future decision-making, policies, and funding, and
WHEREAS, the City decided to pursue a two-phased approach to its new Comprehensive Plan,
where Phase I entailed the preparation of an “umbrella” plan, Plan Ithaca, that sets forth broad
goals and principles to guide future policies throughout the city and where Phase II includes the
preparation of specific neighborhood and thematic plans, and
WHEREAS, the Phase II plans provide an opportunity to take a proactive look at specific areas
throughout the city, particularly those with significant potential for change, and to implement
policies and capital improvements to help implement a shared vision, and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan was adopted as the first Phase II plan in June
2018, and work on the Waterfront and Southside area plans is nearing completion, and
WHEREAS, staff is beginning to prepare for the next plans to be completed as part of Phase II,
with work intended to begin in the first quarter of 2019, and would like to identify Common
Council’s priorities for the upcoming planning initiatives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Common Council selects _______________ and _______________ as the
next area plans to be completed as part of Phase II of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Comprehensive Plan Phase II Housing Strategy
Themes for Housing White Papers
November 5, 2018
As part of Phase 2 of the City’s comprehensive plan, Planning Staff is proposing to research and
write a series of “White Papers” on various housing topics, challenges, and where needed,
strategies for implementation of housing goals contained in Plan Ithaca.
Plan Ithaca Housing goals:
H1
Ithaca will have an adequate supply of safe, accessible, and affordable
housing available to all residents, regardless of their circumstances or
special needs
H2 The city will be home to a range of housing options, including different
levels of affordability and housing types, in each neighborhood.
H3
New residential units will be compatible with the essential character of
established neighborhoods, in coordination with the goals of the Land Use
Chapter
H4 Homeownership and owner-occupancy of residential units will increase
throughout the city.
H5 The existing stock of affordable housing will be preserved and maintained.
Plan Ithaca Land Use goals related to housing:
LU2 Additional housing will provide opportunities for people of all incomes,
ages, and abilities to live in the city.
LU3 Neighborhood character will be preserved and enhanced.
LU6 Transportation and housing options will reduce commuter traffic.
LU7 Housing will be located so that jobs and services are easily accessible.
LU8 An increased tax base will reduce tax burden for residents.
Plan Ithaca Economic Development goals related to housing:
ED8 Structural barriers that prevent people from overcoming poverty will be
eliminated.
The Planning Division will address current issues facing the city in the housing market and
research best practices on how other communities are dealing with these issues. It is the hope that
these white papers, once completed, will be used as a guide for creating relevant policies and
revisions to the City’s Codes and Ordinances. The following is a list of potential topics that may
be included for analysis:
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Infill Housing
Tiny Houses
Design Guidelines
Reducing Minimum Lot Size Requirements (for detached single family homes)
Accessory Apartments
Garage Conversions
Alternative Housing Types
Duplexes
Co-Housing
Efficiency Housing
Short Term Rentals
Air B & B’s
Rental Registry
Code Compliance
Enforcement
Long Term Rentals
Rental Registry
Renters Association
Affordable Housing
City Incentives
Minimum Quality Standards
Fair Housing Enforcement
Source of Income Protection
Renters Association
Home Ownership
Programs/Incentives to Support Home Ownership
Student Rental Conversions
Condominiums
Anti-Gentrification
Housing Rehabilitation Programs/Incentives
Employer Assisted Home Purchasing
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TO: Planning & Economic Development Committee
FROM: Alexander Phillips, Planner
DATE: November 7, 2018
RE: NIIF: West Lewis Street Block Party
Attached is an application for the Neighborhood Improvement Incentive Fund (NIIF) from Victoria
Armstrong, on behalf of West Lewis Street Neighbors, for the group’s West Lewis Street ‘Get to
Know You’ Block Party. The event was held on October 27th, 2018 and brought area residents
together for food, drink and seasonal activities. This event was held to welcome the new residents
who recently moved into the neighborhood and intended to promote a sense of community within
the neighborhood.
In past years, the Neighborhood Improvement Incentive Fund has supported celebrations in many
city neighborhoods that focus attention on neighborhood empowerment and solidarity. Expenditures
related to this event include food for the block party, which meets criteria for reimbursement. West
Lewis Street Neighbors members donated their time for event planning, promotion of the celebration,
set up, food preparation, and clean up. By putting together this event on behalf of the neighborhood,
the residents are furthering the aims of the fund to support initiatives that strengthen city
neighborhoods.
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
Planning & Economic Development Committee
November 14, 2018
RESOLUTION: Request for Neighborhood Improvement Incentive Funds for the West Lewis
Street Neighbors Block Party, October 2018
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Common Council established the Neighborhood Improvement
Incentive Fund in 1995 to provide financial assistance to city residents seeking to
improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods, and
WHEREAS, the fund is intended to support residents' interest in community improvement and to
encourage, not replace volunteerism, and
WHEREAS, the funds are intended to be used for projects or events that provide a general
neighborhood benefit and not for the limited benefit of individuals or a select few
residents, and
WHEREAS, activities specified by the Common Council as eligible for the funding include but are not
limited to neighborhood clean-ups, plantings in public places, and neighborhood events
like block parties or meetings, and
WHEREAS, neighborhood groups are required to submit a completed application specifying other
project donations, estimated volunteer hours, estimated costs to be covered by the fund
and signatures of residents in the immediate neighborhood, and
WHEREAS, to streamline the process the Common Council has delegated authority to approve
applications to the Planning & Economic Development Committee, and
WHEREAS, each neighborhood group is eligible to receive up to $300 per year as a reimbursement
award payable on the submission of original receipts or invoices for approved activities,
and
WHEREAS, the City cannot reimburse residents for sales tax expenses, and
WHEREAS, on behalf of the West Lewis Street Neighbors, Victoria Armstrong has submitted an
application for $79 in reimbursement funds to off-set expenses from the West Lewis
Street Neighbors Block Party, and
WHEREAS, notice of the celebration was circulated throughout the neighborhood via card invitations,
and email, and the event provided an opportunity for socializing with diverse groups of
residents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Planning and Economic Development Committee approves the funding request
from Victoria Armstrong in the amount of $79 for reimbursement upon presentation of
original invoices and/or receipts.
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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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To:PlanningandEconomicDevelopmentCommittee
From:LisaNicholas,DeputyDirectorofPlanning&Development
Date:November8,2018
RE:ChainWorksDistrictPlannedUnitDevelopment(PUD)–DraftDesignGuidelines
PleasefindattachedthedraftdesignguidelinesfortheproposedChainworksDistrictPUD.Atthe
November14thmeetingweaskthatyoureviewthedraftDesignGuidelinesinpreparationforcirculation
ofboththedraftCodeandtheDesignGuidelinesinDecember2018.
EarlierversionsofthisdocumentandthedraftCodewerepreviouslycirculatedinDecemberof2017.
Sincethattime,thePlanningCommitteehasreviewedcommentsreceivedandworkedwiththeapplicant
tomakesignificantchangesandclarificationstothePUDcode.TheattacheddraftDesignGuidelines
incorporateseditsrecommendedbythePlanningBoardfromthe2017circulation.Pleasetakeparticular
noteofashortlistofhighlighteditemsfordiscussionattheendofthedocument.
OnSeptember3,2014CommonCouncilgrantedconditionalapprovaltoUnchainedPropertiesLLCforthe
developmentofaPUDatthesiteoftheMorseChain/EmersonPowerFacility.Thisauthorizedthe
applicanttoinitiatethedevelopmentapprovalprocess,whichentailssiteplanandenvironmentalreview,
andtodraftzoningforthePUD.Theattachedscheduleillustratesthemilestonesthathavebeen
completedandanestimatesascheduleforthosethatareyettobecompleted.
TheproposedChainworksDistrictwillremediateandredeveloptheexisting95acreformerindustrialsite,
whichspanstheIthacaCityandTownlines,tocreateamixanddensityofusesgreaterthanthatallowed
asofrightwithintheproperty’scurrentzoning.Theseusesincludeupto915residentialunits,offices,
commercial,retail,restaurants/cafes,warehousing/distribution,smallbusinessincubatorandflexspaces
andmanufacturinginbothexistingandnewbuildings.Theprojectalsoincludes24acresofpermanent
openspaceandaconnectiontothefutureGatewayTrail.
Pleasecontactmeifyouhavequestionsofwouldlikeadditionalinformation.lnicholas@cityofithaca.org
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Attachments:
ChainWorksDistrictPlannedUnitDevelopmentSCHEDULEA:DESIGNGUIDELINESͲDraft
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
Chain Works District Planned
Unit Development
SCHEDULE A:
DESIGN GUIDELINES
November 14, 2018 DRAFT (with previous Planning Board recommendations
incorporated)
City of Ithaca Planned Unit Development Zone
Table of Contents
A. Introduction
B. Sub Area Enumeration and Intended Character
C. Design Review Process
D. Precedent Images
E. Building Guidelines
F. Landscaping and General Site Guidelines
G. Thoroughfare Assembly
H. Signage
I. Lighting
List of Figures and Tables
Figure 1 – Chain Works District Location Map
Figure 2 – Chain Works District Sub Areas
A. Introduction
The purpose of this document is to describe the Design Guidelines intended to create a vibrant and
walkable mixed-use district in a way that respects and enhances the form and character of the industrial
heritage of the Chain Works District. Below, Figure 1 – Chain Works District Location Map, depicts the
Chain Works District boundary and its location within the Town and City of Ithaca.
Figure 1 – Chain Works District Location Map
1. Intent
The Chain Works District is intended to:
a) Develop and model a neighborhood district designed to accommodate pedestrians and
cyclists, with functional and attractive landscaping;
b) Create an identifiable community that bridges the City and Town of Ithaca by reactivating a
property with an idle industrial complex;
c) Avoid sprawl by repurposing existing structures with potential future development where
adequate infrastructure exists, comprised of a greater mix of uses than the existing Industrial zoning
allows;
d) Protect environmentally valuable and sensitive areas by limiting all intense development to
approximately one-third of the 95-acre property, retaining open space as an ecological and recreational
amenity for the neighborhood and surrounding community;
e) Promote human-scaled development and social connectivity within the Chain Works District
and around the community by creating pedestrian oriented pathways and streets;
f) Encourage walking, biking, car sharing, and public transit by providing the minimum amount of
parking necessary for Chain Works District residences and businesses;
g) Utilize a zoning strategy that creates an aesthetic and safe neighborhood district to help foster
a sense of community and connectivity with the surrounding communities;
h) Improve public access to the South Hill Recreation Way and Black Diamond Trail with the
planned Gateway Trail through the Chain Works District;
i) Celebrate the property’s history by retaining the existing industrial character of the structures in
their repurposing;
j) Demonstrate how a meaningful open space network may be created within a former 800,000+
sf industrial complex, in conjunction with potential new infill development of mixed uses retaining greater
open space than is ordinarily required;
k) Encourage a vibrant and walkable mixed-use neighborhood.
B. Sub Area and Character Intent
Figure 2 – Chain Works District Sub Areas
Sub Areas are delineated within the Chain Works District as shown in Figure 2, Chain Works District Sub
Areas.
Sub Area and Character Intent
Natural Area / CW1. These areas consist of lands approximating or reverting to a wilderness condition,
including lands unsuitable for development due to topography, hydrology, or vegetation. The CW1 Sub
Area is intended to permanently protect areas from development that would damage the contiguity, quality,
character, and ecological function of natural areas. These are permanently preserved as natural open
space with the following permitted uses: passive recreation, stormwater management facilities which may
consist of constructed wetland or other water cleansing and stormwater practices, gardens, walking /
recreational trails that may provide pedestrian connectivity to other zones, and other alike or corresponding
non-intrusive uses. New structures are only allowed if they serve as auxiliary to a permitted use. Sheds,
park restrooms, pavilions, gazebos, visitor centers, or affiliated buildings needed to maintain this area are
examples of permitted auxiliary structures allowed in the Natural Area / CW1. Parking is permitted by
special approval, but only appropriate amounts and types of parking will be permitted to support the
allowable uses within the district.
Neighborhood Center Area / CW3 A&B. These areas will consist of higher density mixed-use buildings
that accommodate retail, office, and other commercial uses, rowhouses, apartments, and incubator/artisan
uses, and light industrial use are permitted by special permit in buildings #13A, 13B, and 35. Adult uses
are excluded. It has a tight network of streets, with sidewalks, and buildings set close to the sidewalks.
Open spaces consist of plazas in addition to green space. In the CW 3A Sub Area, development is limited
to 4 stories. Development in the CW3B Sub Area is limited to 6 stories, with an allowance for an additional
1-2 stories on the downhill side below grade plane.
Neighborhood Edge Area / CW3C. This area will consist of higher density residential buildings. Adult
uses are excluded. It has a tight network of streets, with sidewalks, and buildings set close to the sidewalks.
Open spaces consist of plazas and parks. In the CW3C Sub Area, development is limited to 6 stories with
no additional stories allowed on the downhill side below grade plane.
C. Design Review Process
The City of Ithaca Design Review Ordinance requires design review of projects in the Chain Works District
in accordance with Chapter 160: Design Review. The intent is to promote desirable growth and promote
excellence in architecture and urban design. The Design Review Committee of the Planning and
Development Board is responsible for design review. The Committee will use this document to guide the
design review process and make recommendations.
In addition to design review, a project must be reviewed by the full Planning and Development Board to
verify that it complies with the base zoning standards in the City of Ithaca Municipal Code (in this case,
Planned Unit Development 1), the provisions of the Site Plan Review Ordinance and the Findings
Statement adopted after completion of the FGEIS for this project. All locally designated historic properties
are exempt from design review because they undergo a special approval process conducted by the Ithaca
Landmarks Preservation Commission (ILPC).
D. Precedent Images
The following images were selected as precedents to provide examples of qualities or
characteristics that are reflective of and complementary to the Project goals of creating a
vibrant, human-scaled mixed–use development while respecting and enhancing the specific
industrial heritage of the Project site.
CW2A – Scale, Massing and Articulation
These images exhibit preferred
characteristics related to:
▪ Building Height
▪ Building Massing
▪ Building Scale
▪ Material / Cladding Variety
▪ Glazing Percentage
▪ Blank Wall Extents
▪ Façade Length
CW2B – Scale, Massing and Articulation
These images exhibit preferred
characteristics related to:
▪ Building Height
▪ Building Massing
▪ Building Scale
▪ Material / Cladding Variety
▪ Glazing Percentage
▪ Blank Wall Extents
▪ Façade Length
▪ Front Façade
▪ Structural Articulation / Expression
CW3A & CW3B – Scale, Massing and Articulation
These images exhibit preferred
characteristics related to:
▪ Building Height
▪ Building Massing
▪ Building Scale
▪ Material / Cladding Variety
▪ Glazing Percentage
▪ Blank Wall Extents
▪ Façade Length
▪ Front Façade
▪ Front Stoop
▪ Recessed Entry
▪ Landscaped Buffer
▪ Mitigation of Site Grade
These images exhibit preferred
characteristics related to:
▪ Building Height
▪ Building Massing
▪ Building Scale
▪ Material / Cladding Variety
▪ Glazing Percentage
▪ Blank Wall Extents
▪ Façade Length
▪ Front Façade
▪ Front Stoop
▪ Recessed Entry
▪ Landscaped Buffer
▪ Mitigation of Site Grade
This image exhibits preferred
characteristics related to:
▪ Building Height
▪ Building Massing
▪ Building Scale
▪ Material / Cladding Variety
▪ Glazing Percentage
▪ Blank Wall Extents
▪ Façade Length
▪ Front Façade
▪ Front Stoop
▪ Recessed Entry
▪ Landscaped Buffer
▪ Mitigation of Site Grade
CW3B – Scale, Massing and Articulation
This image exhibits preferred
characteristics related to:
▪ Building Height
▪ Building Massing
▪ Building Scale
▪ Material / Cladding Variety
▪ Glazing Percentage
▪ Blank Wall Extents
▪ Façade Length
▪ Front Façade
▪ Recessed Entry
▪ Structural Articulation / Expression
This image exhibits preferred
characteristics related to:
▪ Building Height
▪ Building Massing
▪ Building Scale
▪ Material / Cladding Variety
▪ Glazing Percentage
▪ Blank Wall Extents
▪ Façade Length
▪ Front Façade
▪ Articulation / Expression
This image exhibits preferred
characteristics related to:
▪ Building Height
▪ Building Massing
▪ Building Scale
▪ Material / Cladding Variety
▪ Glazing Percentage
▪ Blank Wall Extents
▪ Façade Length
▪ Front Façade
▪ Recessed Entry
▪ Articulation / Expression
This image exhibits preferred
characteristics related to:
▪ Building Height
▪ Building Massing
▪ Building Scale
▪ Material / Cladding Variety
▪ Glazing Percentage
▪ Blank Wall Extents
▪ Façade Length
▪ Front Façade
▪ Front Stoop
▪ Landscaped Buffer
▪ Mitigation of Site Grade
CW3B – Existing Buildings – Scale, Massing and Articulation
These images exhibit preferred
characteristics related to:
▪ Building Height
▪ Building Massing
▪ Building Scale
▪ Material / Cladding Variety
▪ Glazing Percentage
▪ Blank Wall Extents
▪ Façade Length
▪ Front Façade
▪ Integration of Existing and New
This image exhibits preferred
characteristics related to:
▪ Building Height
▪ Building Massing
▪ Building Scale
▪ Glazing Percentage
▪ Blank Wall Extents
▪ Façade Length
▪ Compact Streetscape
These images exhibit preferred
characteristics related to:
▪ Building Height
▪ Building Massing
▪ Building Scale
▪ Material / Cladding Variety
▪ Glazing Percentage
▪ Blank Wall Extents
▪ Façade Length
▪ Integration of Existing and New
E. Building Guidelines
Energy
a. In new buildings, natural ventilation should be made available to all rooms by providing operable
windows where the open window area is at least 4% of the floor area of the room being ventilated. The
operable windows should be distributed to maximize the direction of prevailing breezes.
b. The Solar Reflectivity Index for flat roofs should be a minimum of 78.
c. The Solar Reflectivity Index for sloped roofs should be a minimum of 29.
d. The Solar Reflectivity Index for pavement should be a minimum of 29. Except pavement shaded by
trees.
e. Solar photovoltaic/solar thermal energy systems are permitted.
Architecture
a. Pitched roofs along frontage line facing facades, if provided, should be symmetrically sloped no less
than 5:12, except that roofs for porches, dormers and attached sheds may be no less than 2:12.
b. Flat roofs should be screened from view from the frontage line by parapets a minimum of 24 inches
high, or higher as required to conceal mechanical equipment.
All utilities and mechanical equipment must be screened from public view.
(a) Incorporation of mechanicals into stories with occupiable space is encouraged; if this is done,
mechanicals will be calculated as part of building height.
(b) Alternatively, mechanicals will not be measured as part of building height, provided that:
1) The mechanical equipment is not incorporated into stories with occupiable space;
2) The mechanical equipment is architecturally integrated into the building; and
3) he mechanical equipment is less than one-third of the building footprint and does not exceed
9 feet in height above the roof.
c. Frontage line facing facades on floors below 50 feet tall or below any required stepback, should use a
durable outer material with a thickness greater than 1/4 inch.
Examples: Brick, stone, wood, cement, and traditional stucco/plaster are almost always thicker
than ¼ inch. Thin stucco as applied in many Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), vinyl
and aluminum siding, fiberglass and sheet metal panels are frequently thinner than ¼ inch, and
would not comply with this guideline.
d. Frontage line facing facades should be constructed from a material that provides small-scale detail.
Either the height or width of any material uninterrupted by a change in color or thickness should
be less than 8 inches. (For example, lap siding may be unlimited in length as long as it is no more
than 8” high) Alternative larger scale durable façade materials may be allowed through Planning
Board review.
e. Structures should blend in with natural surroundings and with the colors and textures of the
existing/adjacent early twentieth century industrial/historic structures through preferred use of stone,
brick, concrete and/or natural wood and/or metal siding.
In all cases, structures shall be constructed and maintained so predominating exterior wall colors
(including the colors of basement walls on the downhill side of the structure) and sloped roof
surfacing materials repeat the colors found most commonly in the land, vegetation and historic
buildings around the site. Furthermore, at least 65% of the building facade area should have a
light reflectance value (LRV) less than 65%.
f. Architectural variety is important for community character. While primary facades facing thoroughfares
should be prioritized, secondary facades visible from other properties should include architectural
detailing that is consistent with the primary façade.
Windows, Awnings and Doors
a. All windows larger than 6 SF in area (with the exception of shopfronts) should be vertical or square in
proportion. Arched-top windows are allowed so long as the overall dimensions of the window assembly
are taller than they are wide.
b. Multi-pane glass or the appearance of multipane glass should be used to break up windows larger
than 20 SF, except for shopfront windows.
c. Openings above the first story should not exceed 50% of the total building wall area, with each facade
being calculated independently.
d. Awnings should not be backlit.
e. Awnings on shopfronts should be a minimum of 4 feet deep. Adjustable roll-up awnings are
encouraged.
f. Shopfront awnings are encouraged to encroach above the public pedestrian way as long as no support
or structure is lower than 7 feet high within the public right of way.
g. Doors of commercial buildings should allow visual access to the interior of the building.
h. Balconies and porches should be visibly supported by columns, or architectural brackets, made of or
covered by cement, stone, cast iron, wood, steel, aluminum or brick.
i. The maximum distance between functional entries measured along thoroughfare is 85 feet.
j. Residential façade glazing (% front façade area between 2'-12' above the sidewalk) should be at least
30%.
k. Commercial façade glazing (% front façade area between 2'-12' above the sidewalk) should be at least
70%.
l. A maximum of 20% of the glazing area should be obscured by opaque or translucent obstructions
including but not limited to signs, mullions, muntins, decorative architectural elements, screening,
frosting, and etching.
m. Maximum length of blank walls should be 85’.
F. Landscaping and General Site Guidelines
Street and Yard Landscaping
a. Where feasible and environmentally acceptable, stormwater should be treated, slowed and infiltrated
as close to where it falls as possible:
Street trees should be planted below the grade of the sidewalk and the street in structural cells
with sufficient root space, or in tree lawns.
Rain gardens and bioswales should be installed to infiltrate runoff from parking lots,
thoroughfares, plazas and other impervious surfaces.
Where vegetative solutions are not feasible, porous concrete or porous asphalt may be specified
for sidewalks, parking lots, and plazas to infiltrate stormwater.
b. Native or climate adapted plant perennial landscapes should replace turf grass where possible and
should be diverse. They should be placed lower than walkways, not mounded up.
c. All landscaping should be restricted to non-invasive species.
d. In addition to these guidelines, all projects should comply with all DEC stormwater requirements.
e. Screening, ground cover and other plantings will be considered in site design and site plan review.
Street Screens and Fences
a. Street screens should be used to screen parking when it is placed along the side of a building.
Screening should cover at least 75% of the linear frontage that is not dedicated to the access drive.
b. Street screens should be constructed of a material with durability similar to materials guidelines for
front facades. Screening should be no more than 25% open and at least 6 feet high.
c. Street screens should match the setbacks of adjacent buildings.
d. Fences and walls along thoroughfares should be 3.5 feet or lower.
e. Chain link fencing should not be erected between the front facade and frontage line.
Public Planting Areas
a. Planting details should be appropriate to growing healthy trees, taking into account tree species, root
medium, and width and soil volume of planter strips or wells.
b. Tree species in the project area should not be considered invasive according to USDA or Cornell
Cooperative Extension.
Street Trees
Street trees should be provided on both sides of all streets where possible and practical. Exceptions
relate to topography, soil conditions or areas where road follows existing forest that will be maintained.
Other site constraints may make street trees inappropriate for a particular location.
In addition, the following guidelines apply:
CW3A+B: Provide street trees on both sides of at least 60% of new and existing streets within the
project between the vehicle travel way and walkway, at intervals averaging no more than 40 feet
(excluding driveways and utility vaults). Planting intervals should be appropriate based on type of tree
proposed.
Parking Lot Requirements
Provide shade by planting no fewer than one (1) tree per ten (10) parking spaces in islands within
parking areas. Existing trees that are preserved on the edges of parking lots may count against the
required tree count if at least 30% of their canopy extends over parking spaces.
Site Selection for Tree Planting
a. Tree lawns should be equal to or greater than 8 feet wide, wherever possible
b. Tree pits should have a porous opening at least 50 square feet (e.g.5’ x10’, 8’ x 8’, etc.).
c. Trees should not be planted:
within 20’ from the corner of intersecting streets
within 35’ in front of a stop sign
within 15’ from hydrants
within 15’ from a utility or street light pole
within 15’ of where driveway intersects with thoroughfare
within 4’ of the street curb (additionally, trees should be planted as far from the sidewalk as
possible)
d. Breakout underground soil paths between tree lawns and adjacent private green space should be
considered when tree lawns are less than or equal to 8 feet wide. This provides a deep path for tree
roots to grow into the adjacent private property while minimizing sidewalk damage as the tree grows.
e. No tree is to be planted directly under or in competition with an existing large tree.
f. For tree planting sites under single or triple phase utility wires, trees that mature at 30’ tall or less
should be specified. It is preferred that utility wires be located underground.
g. Smaller trees (<30’ at maturity) require a minimum of 240 cubic feet of soil (e.g.8 x 10 x 3=240 cubic
feet) per tree, unless there is opportunity for the tree to grow into adjacent green space.
h. Small trees should have a mature shape and stature so that pedestrians may eventually walk under
them.
i. Medium-large trees (>30’ at maturity) require a minimum of 720 cubic feet of soil (e.g. 60’ x 6’ x 2’=720
cubic feet) per tree, unless there is opportunity for the tree to grow into adjacent green space on the
other side of the sidewalk.
j. Planning staff may grant an administrative exception to site selection for tree planting guidelines a-i
based on professional judgment and site conditions.
Tree Planting
a. Open planting sites in areas with little or no shade should be given priority over already shaded
streets.
b. Where feasible, pavement should be removed to make spaces for trees in areas lacking shade.
c. On main thoroughfares, large trees maturing at a height greater than 30’ should be planted in all sites
unless there are primary electric lines overhead. Where primary wires are present, trees maturing at a
height of 30’ or less should be planted.
d. Based on research, planting of bare-root trees in the fall should continue to be the main method of
planting. Evergreens or large trees should be planted balled and burlapped in the spring.
e. All newly planted trees should have irrigation bags and mulch during their first growing season.
f. After the first year, the mulch should be renewed and low expandable tree trunk guards placed around
the bases of young trees until they reach 6” caliper.
g. In areas with heavy pedestrian traffic, sunken tree pits with grates or a permeable tree pit system
aggregate covering are appropriate.
h. Species should not be over-planted. As a rule, no one species should make up more than 5% of the
total population.
i. Species should be used that:
a. Are tolerant of site conditions and not invasive
b. Have few management problems
c. Meet functional and aesthetic needs
d. Are resistant to pests
G. Thoroughfare Assembly
Intent – Thoroughfare assemblies for the Chain Works District are intended to create streets, roads and
sidewalks that prioritize in the following order, slow and safe travel for people walking; people riding
bikes;, people taking transit; people driving in cars; and lastly, people moving freight. The specific
dimensions focus on keeping lane widths to the minimum that is practical in order to calm traffic. On-
street parking is encouraged wherever possible to buffer and protect people walking on sidewalks from
auto traffic. Vehicular traffic speed and counts are kept low in order to facilitate shared multi-modal uses.
Many of the thoroughfare assemblies are designed around a yield condition where two-way traffic is
allowed but autos must yield to oncoming traffic in order to pass. This yield condition is described by
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) as “typical” for residential
streets and it creates the conditions most conducive to naturally slow and careful driving, as is necessary
to make roads safe for people walking and biking.
In general sidewalks should be at least 5’; however, the City of Ithaca Planning & Development Board
may grant approval for the ADA minimum, 4’, at its discretion if all ADA conditions are met and special
site conditions such as topography or very low expected pedestrian traffic merit an exception.
Assembly Type A is intended to serve most of the development, this yield condition street may include
occasional bump-outs into the parking area to accommodate street trees if there is not room for a
continuous tree lawn due to site topography. With two 8’ travel lanes, average size cars (6’ wide) will
easily pass each other but will naturally slow down to do so. On rare occasions when two larger vehicles
encounter each other they may need to yield to pass in driveways, intersections or open parking spaces.
People riding bikes will ride in the traffic lanes due to the low expected speeds and traffic counts on
these streets.
Assembly Type B is intended to be used between residential clusters where parking is not needed
and as access between existing surface parking lots. This yield condition street will handle low traffic
volumes and will encourage slow travel speeds where walking and biking are prioritized. With 16’
clear space in the lane and the availability of adjacent sidewalk space without obstructions firetrucks
will be able to access and spread supports easily in emergency situations but other large vehicles
should not frequently use these roads under non-emergency circumstances.
Assembly Type C is a one way alley/driveway with parallel parking on one side. The narrow
lanes, low speeds and limited traffic make this assembly appropriate for people riding bikes to
share the lane with slow moving cars.
Assembly D is an off-street parking area that also provides emergency fire access, the 20 foot
fire lane could be stripped smaller or include a rolled curb area to reduce the space available for
cars to keep speed low while maintaining emergency access options.
Assembly E is a pedestrian priority shared street, also known as a Woonerf. This neighborhood
street type allows vehicles as infrequent guests but is mainly intended for people walking and
biking. Assembly E will be used exclusively in the space that will be created between the
existing buildings when the development process opens the space between buildings 2-6 and
buildings 8, 10 and 13. The area where slow and careful driving is allowed is flush with the
sidewalks where driving is not allowed, people walking and biking will generally use the middle
of the road, but have the option of moving to the side to let slow vehicles through.
Assembly F is an option for part of the woonerf between the existing buildings, Assembly E,
where a planter can further compress the auto traffic lane, forcing a queuing /yield condition
where cars in opposite directions must slow and wait for an opportunity to carefully pass –
having an exceptional traffic calming effect while also introducing some natural beauty in to the
area where there is enough light for trees to survive. Bicycles and people walking will dominate
the road way but vehicles will be allowed as careful guests.
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Assembly G is a truck and bus access route to building 34 and 33, the active industrial work
that is expected in this area will require access by large trucks, pedestrian traffic.
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H. Signage
Signage plays a major role in expressing the character and quality of a place. The Chain Works
District is intended to create a lively, walkable, and people centered community of residents,
businesses and shopping/dinning opportunities. In an evolving and flexible space where start-up
businesses are expected to grow and thrive it is important to minimize red tape for small local
enterprise while also protecting the community from noxious and out of scale impacts. To meet
both goals, strict standards limit signs to pedestrian scale sign types that are consistent with the
low speed and high quality commercial and retail place types that are desired. Within these strict
standards, the high quality and small scale signs are allowed by right.
Monument signage at driveway entries and oversized building mounted signage may be
determined appropriate in rare circumstances by the Planning Board to enhance the overall identity
and character of the Chain Works District and reference the District’s industrial history. Signs that
are not in compliance with the strict pedestrian scale regulations will be considered by the Planning
Board on an individual basis for artistic quality, impact on the development and surrounding
community, and potential to have a negative community impact.
Throughout the Chain Works District up to 10 interactive directional kiosks may be constructed so
long as backlit screens are not visible from city roads. Unlit painted metal directional and
wayfinding signs are allowed without a permit.
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Table XX Signage Standards
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I - Public Lighting
Lighting varies in brightness and also in the character of the fixture according to the Sub Area.
“Table XX Lighting Standards by Sub Area” shows three sizes of street light that are
appropriate for different contexts and building mounted light requirements. Maximum light levels
measured at the building Frontage Line are described for each Sub Area. All new lighting in the
City of Ithaca must comply with dark sky requirements.
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Table XX Lighting Standards by Sub Area
Missing Topics Identified by the Planning Board:
x Site Planning
x Street Design
x Plaza Design
x Standards for Renovation & Reuse of Buildings
City of Ithaca
Planning & Economic Development Committee
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 – 6:00 p.m.
Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 108 East Green Street
Minutes
Committee Members Attending: Joseph (Seph) Murtagh, Chair; Cynthia Brock,
Donna Fleming, Stephen Smith, and Laura
Lewis
Committee Members Absent: None
Other Elected Officials Attending:Mayor Svante Myrick (left at 8:10 pm)
Staff Attending: JoAnn Cornish, Director, Planning and
Development Department; Lisa Nicholas,
Deputy Director, Planning and Development
Department; Jennifer Kusznir, Senior Planner;
Nels Bohn, Director, IURA; Anisa Mendizabal,
Community Development Planner; Ari Lavine,
City Attorney; and Deborah Grunder, Executive
Assistant
Others Attending: Scott Whitham and Associates; Jeff Goodmark,
Limebike
Chair Seph Murtagh called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1) Call to Order/Agenda Review
No changes were made to the agenda.
2) Special Order of Business
a) Public Hearing – Allocation of CDBG Funds (Cherry Street Industrial Park
Road Extension / South Aurora Street Sidewalk Extension)
Alderperson Brock moved to open the public hearing; Alderperson Lewis
seconded it. Carried unanimously.
Tim Carey, Assoc. Vice President of Ithaca College, he stated that the college
supports this project.
John Graves stated the lack of sidewalks on South Hill is very dangerous and
problematic. Numerous students walk from the IC campus to downtown. The
City needs to join forces with Ithaca College to continue the sidewalks through
to the town of Ithaca.
Alderperson moved Brock to close the public hearing; Alderperson Lewis
seconded it. Carried unanimously.
b) Public Hearing – HUD Entitlement Program, 2018 Action Plan, Program
Amendment (INHS Scattered Sites Project)
Alderperson Lewis moved to open the public hearing; Alderperson Brock
seconded it. Carried unanimously.
No one from the public spoke on this topic.
Alderperson Brock moved to close the public hearing; Alderperson Lewis
seconded it. Carried unanimously.
3) Public Comment
Joe Wilson, 75 Hunt Hill Road, spoke on the SEQR forms used by the City and
the upcoming change in the use the forms. He questions the 50+ year
cumulative. The standards in the green building policy have been dismissed by
Cornell because the policy is not law yet. It is a mistake not to make this law.
There are discrepancies between the way the Town and the City evaluates
projects.
Victoria Armstrong, 2 gave a big thumbs up on the Aurora Street sidewalk
extension. She also spoke regarding the Limebikes, the Ebikes, and now the
scooters. This is a great initiative for the City. She welcomes and promotes a trial
basis for these Limebikes.
Chair Murtagh thanked all who have spoken on the Limebikes as well as Joe
Wilson for bringing his thoughts on the Town and City SEQR process.
JoAnn Cornish stated the City is the lead agent. The Town is a participatory
agent that will hold their own review. The October 30th Planning Board meeting
will be solely for the review of the SEQR documents
Alderperson Brock also thanked those who spoke on the proposed sidewalk
expansion. She gave her own son’s experience working on South Hill.
Alderperson McGonigal would like to see another option.
4) Presentations
a) Carpenter Business Park Development
Mayor Svante Myrick joined the meeting.
Whitham and Associates provided a quick glimpse as to what they would like to do
at this site. The Community Gardens will remain, affordable housing will be
included, and CMA (Cayuga Medical Associates) will occupy part of the mixed-use
project.
Alderperson Lewis asked about the number of affordable housing.
Alderperson Fleming questioned whether the affordable and market value
appointments would be separate or together in the same building.
The answer was to separate them into two different buildings.
Alderperson Brock encouraged the developers to include the two types of housing
together. She further stated that this project sits very close to the Wastewater
Treatment Plant which will not be going away.
Alderperson Lewis asked whether the affordable housing units will be rental or
condominium. The answer is all rental.
Alderperson Lewis also asked whether the Community Gardens will remain intake
and at the same level. The answer is yes.
Alderperson Brock stated her concern of segregation. She is the chair of the City’s
Sewage Treatment Plant making her very aware of the traffic and hauling in the
area. If the affordable housing is part of the project, she encourages the developer
to bring the Waste Water Treatment Plant into the discussions, and further stated
that the affordable housing shouldn’t be subject to looking out their windows
directly to the plant.
Alderperson Kerslick agreed with his colleagues. He would like to see more
emphasis made on the landscaping and green space.
b) Limebike
Jeff Goodmark, lives in Ithaca and has been with this company for six months
now. Limebikes are now in Ithaca, Dryden (TC3), Watkins Glen, and the City of
Elmira. There are 75,000 of a combination of all electric bikes and pedal bikes. That
averages 450-500 rides per day. He sees a very early in the morning and late at night
usage which indicates possibly lower paying jobs who cannot get to and from work.
There is an online registration for many low income individuals. Line access is $5.00
for 100 rides. Those who sign up using an .edu mailing address will receive a 50%
discount.
Alderperson Lewis asked whether the company will do away with the peddle bikes and
stick solely with the peddle assist bikes and scooters.
Alderperson Fleming asked if any insurance fees are charged to the cities in which
they run their business. The answer is no.
Alderperson Smith stated he thinks this bike sharing is a great business. It improves
our transportation. He further stated that Limebike usage does take business away
from the bus service. There is some inconvenience for residents who have to move
the bikes left by riders in their lawns in order to mow or handicapped individuals not
able to pass through on the sidewalk because the bike is in the way.
Alderperson Brock stated the City’s tree lawns, etc. are being used. The Limebikes
are being used for storage, etc. with no payment back to the City for such use. She
sees people driving in erratic behavior, helmets are not being worn, etc. She would
like to see Limebikes educate the users.
Mr. Goodmark stated that there are many screens a user must read and go through in
order for the bike to even unlock. He stated that we don’t have the one-on-one
training. We do our best to follow through with those that are doing what they agreed
to do.
Alderperson Lewis thanked Mr. Goodmark for bringing these bikes to Ithaca. She
also commends Limebike for helping to provide helmets to those who need them.
She asked about the winter use of the bikes. Will they be taken away? Mr. Goodmark
stated that less bikes will be available due to the lower usage from the public. Areas
where the bikes are located will be maintained by the company.
Alderperson Kerslick stated he is very much in favor of this program. His main
concern is the cycling on sidewalks and the impacts on pedestrians. Education is key
for this program to work. A balance of the lime bikers and other individuals needs to
be met.
Alderperson McGonigal asked how you keep track of the usage. He further stated
that Bike/Walk Tompkins is not the City. They do not make the rules as to where the
Limebikes should be left.
Alderperson Nguyen stated the Limebikes will help make the City more bike friendly.
Chair Murtagh stated the City and the Limebikes should have some sort of agreement
in place. If the scooters or ebikes are used more so than the Limebikes, this might not
match up with the City’s comprehensive plan.
It was acknowledged that an RFI was distributed by the City Engineering Office to
bring the Limebikes to Ithaca.
Alderperson Lewis stated she just recently saw a copy of the MOU. The MOU is
strictly for bikes only. She asked then whether scooters are even legal to ride.
The driver of a scooter must be 18 years of age. Any scooter out of the service area
would drop down to 1 mph until the scooter is brought back into the service area.
The Ebikes’ top speed is 14 mph; the scooters are 15 mph.
Alderperson Brock stated that it would important to see the presentation that was
planned for the meeting but was not able to be presented due to computer
incompatibility. The MOU needs to be reviewed also.
Chair Murtagh stated that all of the above needs to be reviewed and discussed in
order to come up the best approach going forward.
Alderperson Kerslick stated that the breakdown in communication falls on the City. He
would like to see other City’s experience with the scooter trial plan.
Ari Lavine, City Attorney, stated the BPW (Board of Public Works) will be reviewing
this as well. The current MOU was not done illegally. It was a lack of communication.
If a scooter trial is to go forward, an addendum to the current MOU would need to be
done.
Ari Lavine further stated we as a City can refuse or reject any other bike company
coming into the City.
Alderperson Nguyen stated his full support of the scooter program.
5) Action Items (Voting to Send on to Council)
a) Allocation of CDBG Funds (Cherry Street Industrial Park Road Extension /
South Aurora Street Sidewalk Extension)
Moved by Alderperson Smith; seconded by Alderperson Brock. Carried
Unanimously.
Whereas,NewYorkStatehasannouncedapolicychangeregardingretentionofCommunity
DevelopmentBlockGrant(CDBG)programincomebycurrentandpastrecipientsoftheCDBG
programadministeredbyNewYorkState,and
Whereas,NewYorkStatenowrequirescommunitiesinpossessionNewYorkState(NYS)
AdministeredCDBGProgramIncometousesuchfundsforCDBGͲeligibleusesbyMarch31,2019
orreturnthefundstoNewYorkState,and
Whereas,theCityofIthacareceivedCDBGgrantawardsfromNewYorkStateSmallCities
competitiveCDBGprogramfrom2000Ͳ2003,beforebeingdesignatedasaHUDEntitlement
granteein2004andtransitioningtofederaladministrationofCDBGfunds,and
Whereas,CDBGprogramincomeiscreatedwheninitialCDBGinvestmentsresultinincome
receivedbythegrantee,suchasloanrepayments,and
Whereas,in2003,theCityofIthacareceivedCDBGfundstoprovideloanassistanceforthe
HiltonGardenInnhotelprojecttocreatejobsforlowͲandmoderateͲincomepersons,and
Whereas,CDBGprogramincomeintheformofloanrepaymentsfromthiseconomic
developmentactivityareprojectedtototalover$561,000byMarch31,2019,and
Whereas,theIthacaUrbanRenewalAgency(IURA)administersCDBGfundsonbehalfofthe
City,and
Whereas,theIURArecommendsNYSadministeredCDBGprogramincomebeinvestedinthe
followingprojects:
x CherrySt.publicroadextension,and
x S.AuroraStreetsidewalkextension(HillviewPlacetoCity/Townline),and
Whereas,theCherrySt.publicroadprojectisaneligibleCDBGeconomicdevelopmentactivity
thatwillcreateatleast5jobsforlowͲandmoderateͲincomepersonsatEmmy’sOrganics,Inc.
whoisconstructingaproductionfacilityattheendoftheroadextension,and
Whereas,theS.AuroraStreetsidewalkprojectisaneligibleCDBGpublicfacilityactivityserving
alowͲandmoderateͲincomeneighborhood,and
Whereas,theTownofIthacahasbeenawardedfederalfundingtoconstructsidewalksalongRt.
96BfromIthacaCollegetotheCity/Townboundaryleavinganapproximately1,500linearfoot
gaptoconnectwiththeexistingcitysidewalknetworkthatendsatHillviewPlace,and
Whereas,CDBGfundingfortheS.AuroraStreetsidewalkprojectisestimatedtoprovide
sufficientfundingforapproximately1,200linearfeetofsidewalk,and
Whereas,environmentalreviewwascompletedbytheBoardofPublicWorksfortheSidewalk
extensiononMay15,2018,andbythePlanningandDevelopmentBoardSeptember25,2018
fortheCherrySt.projectonSeptember25,2018,whichresultedinfindingsthattheprojects
willresultinnosignificantimpactontheenvironmentandissuanceofnegativedeclarations,
and
Whereas,anOctober10,2018publichearingwasheldonthismatter;now,therefore,beit
RESOLVED,thattheCityofIthacaCommonCouncilherebyallocatesupto$561,583NewYork
StateadministeredCDBGprogramincomeinpossessionoftheCityofIthacaasfollows:
1. Project: CherryStreetIndustrialParkRoadExtension
Funding: Upto$175,000
Description:Constructapproximately400ft.linearfeetofpublicstreet
attheendofCherryStreetextension;
2.Project:SouthAuroraStreet(Rt.96B)SidewalkExtension(eastside
ofROW)
Funding: Upto$386,583
Description:Constructapproximately1,200linearfeetofsidewalksalong
theeastsideoftheROWofRt.96BfromHillviewPlace
towardtheCity/Townboundary;
Andbeitfurther
RESOLVEDthattheIURAisauthorizedtorequestapprovalfromtheNYSOfficeof
CommunityRenewaloftheintendeduseofCDBGprogramincomefundsand
demonstratingthattheusewillmeetanationalobjectiveandallCDBGrequirements.
b) 2018 Action Plan, Program Amendment (INHS Scattered Sites Project)
ProposedResolution
Planning&EconomicDevelopmentCommittee
October10,2018
HUDEntitlementProgram,2018ActionPlanͲProgramAmendment#2,INHSScatteredSite2(project#7)
Moved by Alderperson Smith; seconded by Alderperson Lewis.Carried
Unanimously.
Whereas,theCityadopted2018ActionPlanallocated$100,000inHOMEfundstoassisttheScatteredSitePhase
2:NewConstructionproject(Project)sponsoredbyIthacaNeighborhoodHousingServices,Inc.(INHS),and
Whereas,theProjectincludedredevelopmentofthesitelocatedat150N.AlbanyStreet,ownedbytheSalvation
Army,fornewconstructionofanapproximately42Ͳunitaffordablehousingproject,and
Whereas,onSeptember6,2018,theIURAreceivednoticefromINHSthatthe150N.AlbanyStreetprojectwillnot
bereadyforsubmissionfortheannualNYSUnifiedFundinginDecember2018,andrequestedreͲallocationofthe
HOMEfundstoasubstituteaffordablehousingprojectincludingreconstructionandrehabilitationof29rental
housingunitsatthefollowinglocations:
x 203Ͳ209ElmStreet
x 111W.ClintonStreet
x 406S.PlainStreet
x 227S.GenevaStreet
x 502W.GreenStreet,and
Whereas,developmentofthe150N.AlbanyStreetprojectisnowprojectedtobesubmittedforStatefundingin
December2019,and
Whereas,theHUDCitizenParticipationPlanrequiresapublichearingandCommonCouncilapprovalfor
substantialamendmentstotheActionPlan,and
Whereas,achangeinthelocationoftheoriginalProjectandachangeintheuseoffundsfromnewrentalhousing
constructiontoreconstructionandrehabilitationofexistingrentalunitsqualifiestherequestedactionasa
substantialprogramamendment,and
Whereas,attheirSeptember27,2018meeting,theIURArecommendedapprovalofreallocationofHUDfundsfor
theproposedsubstituteINHSaffordablehousingproject;now,therefore,beit
RESOLVED,thattheCommonCounciloftheCityofIthacaherebyapprovesprogramamendment#2tothe2018
HUDActionPlan,asfollows:
REVISEDPROJECT–ProgramAmendment#2,2018ActionPlan
Sponsor:IthacaNeighborhoodHousingServices,Inc.
ProjectName:ScatteredSite2
FundingAmount:$100,000
FundingSource:HOME
ProjectLocations:203Ͳ209ElmSt.(demolitionandreconstruction)
111W.ClintonSt.(rehabilitation)
406S.PlainSt.(rehabilitation)
227S.GenevaSt.(rehabilitation)
502W.GreenSt.(rehabilitation)
ProjectType:ReconstructionandRehabilitationofRentalHousing
NumberofHousingUnits:29
ORIGINALPROJECT–Tobedefundedinthe2018ActionPlan
Sponsor:IthacaNeighborhoodHousingServices,Inc.
ProjectName:ScatteredSitePhase2:NewConstruction
FundingAmount:$100,000
FundingSource:HOME
ProjectLocation:150N.AlbanySt.
ProjectType:NewConstructionofRentalHousing
NumberofHousingUnits:42
.
Mayor Svante Myrick left the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
6) Discussion
a) Chainworks: Zoning
The group reviewed the concerns and responses made in previous meetings.
Design Guidelines and request for circulation will come back next month.
7) Review and Approval of Minutes
a) September 2018
Moved by Alderperson Brock seconded by Alderperson Lewis. Carried
unanimously.
8) Adjournment
Moved by Alderperson Smith; seconded by Alderperson Fleming. Carried
unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.