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Home My WebLink About09-12-18 Planning and Development Project Review Committee Meeting Agenda“An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.” 1 of 3 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD Project Review & Design Review Committee NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA – REVISED TO: City of Ithaca Project Review Committee (Planning & Development Board) FROM: Lisa Nicholas, Deputy Director of Planning and Development DATE: September 11, 2018 SUBJECT: Agenda for Project Review Committee Meeting: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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: Minor Subdivision Location: 111 Clinton Street, Tax parcel # 80.-11-11 Applicant: Lynn Truame for Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) Anticipated Board Action(s) in September: Declaration of Lead Agency, Determination of Environmental Significance, & Public Hearing Project Description: The applicant is proposing to subdivide the 1.71 acre property onto two parcels: Parcel A measuring 1.6 acres (69,848 SF) with 299 feet of frontage on S Geneva St and 173 feet on W Clinton St and containing two existing buildings, parking and other site features; and Parcel B measuring .1 acres (4,480 SF) with and 75 feet of frontage on W Clinton St and containing one multi-family building. The property is in the P- 1 Zoning District which has the following minimum requirements: 3,000 SF lot size, 30 feet of street frontage, 25-foor front yard, and 10-foot side yards. The project requires an area variance of the existing deficient front yard on the proposed Parcel B. The project is in the Henry St John Historic District. 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. 10:40 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) 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 September: Public Hearing & Potential Determination of Environmental Significance 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 “An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.” 2 of 3 Project Description: The IURA 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. Emmy’s Organic’s 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 projects are in the Cherry District. These actions combined constitute a i 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. 11:10 Project: Apartments (12 Units) Location: 327 W Seneca Street Applicant: Noah Demarest for Visum Development Anticipated Board Action(s) in September: Public Hearing, Potential Determination of Environmental Significance Determination, & Recommendation to BZA 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. 11:25 Project: North Campus Residential Expansion (NCRE) Location: Cornell University Campus Applicant: Trowbridge Wolf Michaels for Cornell University Anticipated Board Action(s) in September: Public Hearing & Review of FEAF Parts 2 & 3 Project Description: The applicant proposes to construct two residential complexes (one for sophomores and the other for freshmen) on two sites on North Campus. The sophomore site will have four residential buildings with 800 new beds and associated program space totaling 299,900 SF and a 1,200-seat, 66,300 SF dining facility. The sophomore site is mainly in the City of Ithaca with a small portion in the Village of Cayuga Heights; however, all buildings are in the City. The freshman site will have three new residential buildings (each spanning the City and Town line) with a total of 401,200 SF and 1,200 new beds and associated program space – 223,400 of which is in the City, and 177,800 of which is in the Town. The buildings will be between two and six stories using a modern aesthetic. The project is in three zoning districts: the U-I zoning district in the City in which the proposed five stories and 55 feet are allowed; the Low Density Residential District (LDR) in the Town which allows for the proposed two-story residence halls (with a special permit); and the Multiple Housing District within Cayuga Heights in which no buildings are proposed. This has been determined to be a Type I Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”) §176-4 B.(1)(b), (h) 4, (i) and (n) and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) § 617.4 (b)(5)(iii). “An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.” 3 of 3 Application materials are available for download from the following links: http://www.cityofithaca.org/DocumentCenter/View/9061/NCRE-Application-Report--LEAF http://www.cityofithaca.org/DocumentCenter/View/9062/NCRE-Application-Report--LEAF-Appendix http://www.cityofithaca.org/DocumentCenter/View/9063/NCRE-Application-Report--LEAF-Technical-Drawing- Set http://www.cityofithaca.org/DocumentCenter/View/9188/NCRE-Additional-SEQR-Materials--Revised-pages- 2018-09-05 11:50 Zoning Appeals x # 3101, Area Variance, 437 N Aurora St x # 3105, Area Variance, 111 W Clinton St x # 3106, Area Variance, 108 W Falls x # 3107, Area Variance, 113 Fourth St x # 3108, Area Variance, 327 W Seneca * * To be provided under separate cover when materials become available. 12:10 Agenda Review for 09-25-18 12:15 Adjournment cc: Mayor Svante Myrick & Common Council Dr. Luvelle Brown, Superintendent, ICSD Jay Franklin, Tompkins County Assessment If you have a disability & would like specific accommodations to participate, please contact the City Clerk at 274-6570 by 12:00 p.m., no later than 2 days (not including weekends and holidays) before the meeting. 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