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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Project Review & Design Review Committee
NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA
TO: City of Ithaca Project Review Committee (Planning & Development Board)
FROM: Lisa Nicholas, Deputy Director of Planning and Development
DATE: August 3, 2018
SUBJECT: Agenda for Project Review Committee Meeting: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 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: Major Subdivision & Construction of a Public Road
Location: Cherry Street, Tax Parcel # 100.-2-21
Applicant: Nels Bohn for the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA)
Anticipated Board Action(s) in August: Declaration of Lead Agency, Review of FEAF Parts 2 & 3
Project Description: The applicant is proposing to subdivide the 6-acre parcel into four lots and extend Cherry
Street by 400 feet. Lot 1 will measure 1.012 acres, Lot 2 will measure 1.023 acres, Lot 3 will measure 2.601 acres,
and Lot 4 will measure .619 acres. Lot 3 will be sold to Emmy’s Organics (see below) and developed as a
manufacturing facility, Lot 4 will be left undeveloped for potential future trail use, and Lots 1 & 2 will be marketed
and sold for future development. The project is in the Cherry District which has no requirements lot size or street
frontage, 5- and 10-foot side yards, and 10 feet for rear yard. The road will be built to City standards with a 65-foot
ROW, 5-foot sidewalks and tree lawn, and will be turned over to the City upon completion. This action, combined
with subdivision, road construction, and the sale of the property, is a Type I Action under the City of Ithaca
Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”) §176-4 B(1) (c) and (j) and B(4) the State Environmental Quality
Review Act (“SEQRA”) §617-4 (b) (11), and is subject to environmental review.
10:50 Project: Production & Warehouse Building (Emmy’s Organics)
Location: Cherry Street, Tax Parcel # 100.-2-21
Applicant: Ian Gaffney for Emmy’s Organics
Anticipated Board Action(s) in August: Declaration of Lead Agency, Review of FEAF Parts 2 & 3
Project Description: The applicant is proposing to construct a production facility of up to 34,000 SF, with a loading
dock, parking for 22 cars, landscaping, lighting, and signage. The project will be in two phases: Phase one, which will
include a 14,000 SF building and all site improvements; and Phase two, (expected in the next 5 years) which will
include an addition of between 14,000 and 20,000 SF. As the project site is undeveloped, site development will
include the removal of 2 acres of vegetation including 55 trees of various sizes. The 2.6-acre project site is part of a
larger 6-acre property owned by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA) that is in the process of subdivision (see
above). The project is in the Cherry District. This action, combined with subdivision, road construction, and the sale
of the property, is a Type I Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”)
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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§176-4 B(1) (c) and (j) and B(4) the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) §617-4 (b) (11), and is subject
to environmental review.
11:10 Project: Modified Site Plan – Building Demolition & Site Improvements
Location: 222 S Cayuga Street (Hotel Ithaca)
Applicant: Lenroc LLC for David Hart
Anticipated Board Action(s) in August: Public Hearing
Project Description: The applicant is requesting modifications to the site plan that was approved on October 27,
2015. The applicant has completed the project and now wishes to demolish the two-story wing that was previously
slated to remain and construct 17 additional parking spaces (from 91 to 108). The proposal includes the removal of
the eastern-most curb cut on Clinton Street; landscaping, including 20 new trees; lighting; and signage. The project
is in the CBD-100 Zoning District. The entire project was classified as a Type I Action under the City of Ithaca
Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”), §176-4 B. (1) (h.) (4) and (l), and the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), §617.4 (11), for which the Lead Agency amended the Negative Declaration issued on
3/27/12.
11:30 Project: Apartments (12 Units)
Location: 327 W Seneca Street
Applicant: Noah Demarest for Visum Development
Anticipated Board Action(s) in August: Declaration of Lead Agency, Review of FEAF Parts 2&3
Project Description: The applicant is proposing to construct a three-story apartment building with 12 units. Project
development requires the removal of the exiting building and parking area. The project will include exterior bike
storage, a trash enclosure, walkways, landscaping, signage, and lighting. The project is in the B2-d Zoning District
and requires variances for front-, side-, and rear-yard setbacks. A small portion at the rear of the property is in the
CDB-60 District. The project is subject to Design Review. This is an Unlisted Action under the City of Ithaca
Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”) and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”),
and is subject to environmental review.
11:50 Agenda Review for 08-28-18
12:00 Adjournment
cc: Mayor Svante Myrick & Common Council
Dr. Luvelle Brown, Superintendent, ICSD
Jay Franklin, Tompkins County Assessment
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