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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 2003-08-051 -- 1 9 FILE DATE TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2003 The Town of Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on Tuesday, August 5, 2003, in Town Hall, 215 North Tioga, Ithaca, New York, at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Fred Wilcox, Chairperson; Eva Hoffmann, Board Member; George Conneman, Board Member; Larry Thayer, Board Member; Board Member; Kevin Talty, Board Member; John Barney, Attorney for the Town; Daniel Walker, Director of Engineering; Mike Smith, Planner; Susan Ritter, Environmental Planner EXCUSED: Tracy Mitrano, Rod Howe, Jonathan Kanter, Director of Planning ALSO PRESENT: Robert McOmber, 1128 Trumansburg Road; Priscilla, McOmber, 1128 Trumansburg Road; Ed Amici, 661 Spence Road; Hollis Erb, 118 Snyder Hill Road; Carl Sgrecci, 1130 Trumansburg Road; Marilyn Sgrecci, 1130 Trumansburg Road; Clara Leonardo, 1132 Danby Road; Richard Park, 10 Alison Street; Chris Smith, Max's Drive; Rich Leonardo, 1134 Danby Road; Clyde Bennett, Pleasant Grove Road; Michael May, 301 The Clinton House; Herb Engman, 120 Warren Road; Martin O'Hara, 2 Max's Drive; Diane Beckley, 2 Max's Drive; Lauren Bishop, Ithaca Journal; David Corson, 5 Pleasant Grove Road; Richard Banks, 55 Smugglers Path; Joseph Allen, 417 • North Cayuga Street; David Schlosser, Schopfer Architects,1111 James Street, Syracuse; Dave Ferris, 5 Belvedere Drive, Bernie Hutchen, 1016 Hanshaw Road; Peter Paradise, Humphrey Service Building ,Cornell University Chairperson Wilcox declared the meeting duly opened at 7:06 p.m., and accepted for the record, Secretary's Affidavit of Posting and Publication of the Notice of Public Hearings in Town Hall and the Ithaca Journal on July 28, 2003 and July 30, 2003, together with the properties under discussion, as appropriate, upon the Clerks of the City of Ithaca and the Town of Danby, upon the Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning, upon the Tompkins County Commissioner of Public Works, and upon the applicants and /or agents, as appropriate, on July 30, 2003, Chairperson Wilcox read the Fire Exit Regulations to those assembled, as required by the New York State Department of State, Office of Fire Prevention and Control. AGENDA ITEM: PERSONS TO BE HEARD, Chairperson Wilcox opened this segment of the meeting at 7:07 p.m. With no persons present to be heard, Chairperson Wilcox closed this segment of the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Chairperson Wilcox — The first order of Business is Persons To Be Heard. If there is a • member of the audience who wishes to address the Planning Board this evening on an issue, an item, a topic that is not on this evening's agenda, we ask you to please step to PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 the microphone, we ask that you please give us you name and address and we will be very interested to hear what you have to say. There being no one, we will move onto the next agenda item, which is the State Environmental Quality Review Determination for the proposed Sgrecci /McOmber two -lot subdivision, located at 1128 Trumansburg Road. AGENDA ITEM: SEAR Determination: Sgrecci /McOmber 2 -Lot Subdivision, 1128 Trumansburg Road. Chairperson Wilcox - Is someone here representing — I assume you are Mr. McOmber. Michael May, 310 Clinton House — No, I'm Michael May, Mr. McOmber's attorney. Chairperson Wilcox — Would you give us a brief description of what's being proposed this evening? Mr. May — This is the world's most straightforward subdivision. It's property owned, by the McOmbers, living at 1128 Trumansburg Road, proposing to purchase a small parcel of property to their immediate southeast boundary from Carl and Marilyn Sgrecci, who live at 1130 Trumansburg Road. I believe the paperwork that was prepared by the planning staff very clearly shows the proposal. Chairperson Wilcox — Are you aware of any environmental impacts from this? Mr. May — No. Chairperson Wilcox — Well, I'm aware of one and that is, it will improve the septic system of Mr. McOmber and that is a positive impact. Any comments, discussion with regard to environmental review? I think this goes down as a simple two -lot subdivision. Would someone like to move the SEQR motion? So moved by Larry Thayer, seconded by George Conneman. Any discussion? All those in favor please signal by saying "aye ". Is anyone opposed? No one is opposed. The motion is passed. Would you take a seat please? We're not done yet. PB RESOLUTION NO. 2003- 055 SEAR: Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval, Sgrecci /McOmber, Two -Lot Subdivision,1128 Trumansburg Road, Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -11.1 MOTION by Larry Thayer, seconded by George Conneman. WHEREAS: 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two- lot subdivision located southeast of 1128 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -11.1, Residence District R -15. The proposal includes subdividing 7,832 + 1- square feet from Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -11.1 and K PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 consolidating it with Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -12. Carl & Marilyn Sgrecci, Owners; Roger & Priscilla McOmber, Applicants, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to Subdivision Approval, and 3. The Planning Board on August 5, 2003, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and Part 11 prepared by the Town Planning staff, a survey map entitled "Survey For Carl E. and Marilyn P. Sgrecci, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, State of New York, " prepared by Michael Reagan, Professional Land Surveyor, dated September 17, 1991 and revised May 30, 2003, and other application materials, and 4. The Town planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposed Subdivision Approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed and, therefore, neither a Full Environmental Assessment Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required. The vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Hoffmann, Conneman , Thayer, Talty. NAYS: None. ABSENT. Mitrano, Howe The motion was declared to be carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two -lot subdivision located southeast of 1128 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -11.1, Residence District R -15. The proposal includes subdividing 7,832 +/- square feet from Tax parcel No. 27 -1 -11.1, to be consolidated with Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -12. Carl & Marilyn Sgrecci, Owners; Roger & Priscilla McOmber, Applicants. Chairperson Wilcox opened the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m. With no persons present to be heard, Chairperson Wilcox closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. 3 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Chairperson Wilcox — Any discussion? Board Member Hoffmann — I don't think there is anything much to discuss. Chairperson Wilcox — Either do I. All set? Board Member Thayer — I'm just curious about the fact, I thought there was sewer down through there. Chairperson Wilcox — Where's Mr. Walker? There is sewer down there? We're looking at the environmental planner. Ms. Ritter — I'm not sure where it stops in that area. I know it goes down Trumansburg Road. Mr. Smith — I think it's in the back lots on the other side of the road. Chairperson Wilcox — I wonder what the difference is between hooking up the sewer and putting in a new septic system. They're both expensive. Would someone like to move the motion for subdivision? So moved by Eva Hoffmann. Do I have a second? Seconded by George Conneman. The Town Attorney is not here. All those in favor, please signal by saying "aye" Is there anyone opposed? There is no one opposed. The Motion is passed. Now we're all set. PB RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -056, Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval, Sgrecci /McOmber Two -Lot Subdivision, 1128 Trumansburg Road, Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -11.1 MOTION by Eva Hoffmann, seconded by George Conneman. This action is consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two -lot subdivision located southeast of 1128 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -11.1, Residence District R -15. The proposal includes subdividing 7,832 + 1- square feet from Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -11.1 and consolidating it with Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -12. Carl & Marilyn Sgrecci, Owners; Roger & Priscilla McOmber, Applicants, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as lead agency in environmental review with respect to Subdivision Approval, has on August 5, 2003, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and Part II prepared by the Town Planning staff, and El PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 3. The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing held on August 5, 2003, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a survey map entitled "Survey For Carl E. and Marilyn P. Sgrecci, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, State of New York, "prepared by Michael Reagan, Professional Land Surveyor, dated September 17, 1991 and revised May 30, 2003, and other application materials. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Subdivision Checklists, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in neither a significant alteration of the purpose of subdivision control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board, and 2. That the Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two -lot subdivision southeast of 1128 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -11.1, as shown on a survey map entitled "Survey For Carl E. and Marilyn P. Sgrecci, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, State of New York, "prepared by Michael Reagan, Professional Land Surveyor, dated September 17, 1991 and revised May 30, 2003, subject to the following conditions: a. Submission of one mylar and three dark line prints of the subdivision plat, all signed and sealed by the licensed professional surveyor who prepared the survey, for signing by the Planning Board Chair, prior to filing of the plat in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office, b. Within 6 months of this approval, consolidation of the 7,832 + 1- acre lot with Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -12, and submission to the Town of Ithaca Planning Department of a copy of the Tompkins County Assessment Department's Request for Consolidation for said parcels, and C. Submission of a copy of the Tompkins County Health Department permit for construction of the replacement septic system for Tax Parcel No. 27 -1- 12. The vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Hoffmann, Conneman , Thayer, Talty. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mitrano, Howe The motion was declared to be carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: SEAR Determination: Leonardo 2 -Lot Subdivision, Sesame Street. 6i PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Chairperson Wilcox opened this segment of the meeting at 7:12 p.m. Chairperson Wilcox — The next item this evening is a State Environmental Quality Review Determination for the proposed Leonardo subdivision, located on Sesame Street in the Town of Ithaca. Speaking for the applicant is — Rich Leonardo, 1134 Danby Road — My mother, Clara Leonardo, is the owner of the subdivision. What we propose to do is take an approved subdivision, three lots of an approved subdivision, and creating two lots. Dividing one of them in half. Chairperson Wilcox — Environmental impacts? J /IIIIIIIIIR497i . $159 =01rom Chairperson Wilcox — None that I can see. Maybe a positive one, one less house in the subdivision, that should be about it. Board Member Thayer — I'll move the SEAR. Chairperson Wilcox — So moved by Larry Thayer. Do I have a second? Seconded by Kevin Talty. Any further discussion? All those in favor, please signal by saying "aye ". Anyone opposed? No one is opposed. The motion is passed. Have a seat. We're two minutes ahead of schedule. So we're just going to pause for two minutes. Ladies and gentlemen the Public Hearing was advertised as beginning at 7:15, so we have to wait one more minute. PB RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -057: SEAR Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval, Leonardo 2 -Lot Subdivision, Sesame Street and Future Allison Drive, Tax Parcel 37. -1 -20.6 MOTION by Larry Thayer, seconded by Kevin Talty. WHEREAS: This action is the consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of a +/- 0.45 acre parcel into two lots of approximately equal area ( +/- 0.22 acres). The parcel is located at Sesame Street, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel 37. -1 -20.6, Residence District R -15. Clara Leonardo, Owner; Richard Leonardo, Applicant, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to Subdivision Approval, and 10 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 3. The Planning Board, on 5 August 2003, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and a Part Il, prepared by Town Planning Staff, a plat entitled, "Revised Subdivision Plat Leonardo Lands, " prepared by L. Fabbroni, L.L.S., dated 15 June 2003, and other application materials, and 4. The Town Planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposed Subdivision Approval; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed, and, therefore, neither a Full Environmental Assessment Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required. The vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Hoffmann, Conneman, Thayer, Talty. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mitrano, Howe The motion was declared to be carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two -lot subdivision located off Sesame Street, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 37 -1 -20.5, 37 -1 -20.6, and 37 -1 -20.7, Residence District R -15. The proposal includes subdividing Tax Parcel No. 37 -1- 20.6 in half and consolidating the two pieces with the adjacent parcels, creating two larger parcels. Clara Leonardo, Owner; Richard Leonardo, Applicant. Chairperson Wilcox opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. With no persons present to be heard, Chairperson Wilcox closed the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m. Chairperson Wilcox — Mr. Leonardo are you still back there, I can't see you? Could you please come up to the microphone for one moment. I would ask if you could get rid of that trailer, that you do it. Mr. Leonardo - We will do it as quickly as we can. We have someone who is ready to build a house and he put his stuff in that trailer. We thought this would have been done already. Chairperson Wilcox — Do you agree it's an eyesore? Mr. Leonardo —Yes. 7 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Chairperson Wilcox — Very good. Thank you. Any further discussion? Comments? Would someone like to move the motion for preliminary and final subdivision approval? So moved by George Conneman. Seconded by? Kevin Talty. There being no further discussion, all those in favor, please signal by saying "aye ". Anyone opposed? No one is opposed. The motion is passed unanimously. Thank you sir. PB RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -058: Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval Leonardo 2 -Lot Subdivision, Sesame Street and Future Allison Drive Tax Parcel 37. -1 -20.6 MOTION by George Conneman, seconded by Kevin Talty. This action is the consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of a +/- 0.45 acre parcel into two lots of approximately equal area ( +/- 0.22 acres). The parcel is located at Sesame Street, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel 37. -1 -20.6, Residence District R -15. Clara Leonardo, Owner; Richard Leonardo, Applicant, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to Subdivision Approval, has, on 5 August 2003, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, and a Part II prepared by Town Planning staff, and 3. The Planning Board, at a public hearing on 5 August 2003, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a plat entitled, "Revised Subdivision Plat Leonardo Lands," prepared by L. Fabbroni, L.L.S., dated 15 June 2003, and other application materials. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Subdivision Checklists, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in neither a significant alteration of the purpose of subdivision control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board, and 2. That the Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of +/- 0.45 acres from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel 37 -1- 20.6 into two lots of approximately equal area ( +/- 0.22 acres), with one lot E: PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 consolidated with Tax Parcel 37 -1 -20.7 and the other consolidated with Tax Parcel 37 -1 -20.5, as shown on the plat entitled, "Revised Subdivision Plat Leonardo Lands," prepared by L. Fabbroni, L.L.S., dated 15 June 2003, subject to the following conditions: a. submission for signing by the Chairman of the Planning Board of an original or mylar copy of the plat and three dark -lined prints, prior to filing with the Tompkins County Clerk's Office, and submission of a receipt of filing to the Town of Ithaca Planning Department, and b. Within six months of this approval, consolidation of the northern part of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel 37 -1 -20.6 with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel 37 -1 -20.7 and the consolidation of the southern part of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel 37 -1 -20.6 with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel 37 -1 -20.5, as shown on the survey plat; and submission to the Town of Ithaca Planning Department of a copy of the request to the Tompkins County Assessment Office for consolidation of said parcels, and c. Submission of the Surveyor's Certificate, signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor to the effect that (1) the plat represents a survey made by him, (2) the plat is a correct representation of all exterior boundaries of the land surveyed and the subdivision of it, (3) all monuments indicated on the plat actually exist and their location, size, and material are correctly shown, and (4) the requirements of these regulations and New York State laws relating to subdividing and surveying have been complied with. The vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Hoffmann, Conneman, Thayer, Talty. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mitrano, Howe The motion was declared to be carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: SEAR Determination: R. Drake 2 -Lot Subdivision, Max's Drive. Chairperson Wilcox opened this segment of the meeting at 7:19 p.m. Chairperson Wilcox — Ladies and gentlemen, at 7:19, the next agenda item is a State Environmental Quality Review Determination for the proposed Robert Drake subdivision located off of Max's Drive. Is there someone here representing — Ah, there is Mr. Allen. You know the drill. Joseph Allen, 417 North Cayuga Street — Robert Drake sold a legal lot, access to which is virtually impossible, he has proposed to sell the purchaser of the lot another parcel of his main road to get access to the parcel. X PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Chairperson Wilcox — Environmental impacts? I've got some questions, if I may. Are you and Mr. Drake aware that this sort of prevents Max's Drive from being extended out into Mr. Drake's parcel? Mr. Allen — That's correct, at least from that particular terminus. There is a little jut that allows access just slightly above where it currently turns. Chairperson Wilcox — Slightly to the west, yes. The house and the pond, which is located at number "8" Max's Drive, currently at the very end. It's hard to tell when you're out in the field whether the driveway to, this is tax parcel 28. -1 -3.82, which is the last house on Max's Drive. I want to make sure that their driveway starts on Max's Drive, i.e. their access to their house and their property is from a Town Road. Can I show you this? This one makes it a little easier. This was provided to us by staff. I just want to make sure that their driveway is off the Town Road. Mr. Drake — Their driveway is, there's a culvert pipe that comes over the road right here and their driveway is right there. Chairperson Wilcox — So, their driveway would come off of the Town Road. Mr. Drake —Yes. Chairperson Wilcox — Any other questions. Eva's thinking. Board Member Hoffmann — Well, it's a very odd shape. Does this continue here? It's supposed to be consolidated with this tax parcel, but where is the cut -off? Maybe it's on this map. Chairperson Wilcox — I sort of drew it in on mine. It's difficult. It's sort of a little piece of that. It's forty feet out of the sixty. So, there's still twenty feet of right away that gets into the large parcel. It's strange. So, Mr. Smith winds up getting access to Max's Drive is what he winds up getting. Mr. Allen — That odd piece really is a result of a surveying error some years ago where that 8.2, it's southerly tip was supposed to hit the northerly line of 6.2, but by some calculation error down in there that results in that odd little line. Chairperson Wilcox — I wonder who approved this subdivision? That's just a funny looking lot without access. Board Member Hoffmann- I'm assuming the Town Lawyer has looked at this and that we have had a little opinion on whether this is appropriate. Mr. Walker — Well, the lot has legal frontage on Vera Drive. 10 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Chairperson Wilcox — We have no information to say that it's not a legal lot. Mr. Walker — 3.62 is a legal lot, albeit a little weird and you have to build a bridge across the gorge to get to the main part of it. Mr. Allen — Which is more of a historic factor that anything else. At the time that lot was created, it was, in fact, legal. Subsequent to that, the Town passed additional legislation forbidding subdivision of use or roads or bridging of some of those old gorges, virtually rendering the lots inaccessible. Chairperson Wilcox — It also doesn't have enough frontage, if you will, under current zoning. All right. Is there any further discussion with regard to Environmental Review? Would someone like to move the SEQR Motion? So moved by the chair. Seconded by Larry Thayer. There being no further discussion, all those in favor, please signal by saying "aye ". Anyone opposed? No one is opposed. The Motion is passed. PB RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -059, SEAR, Preliminary & Final Subdivision Approval, R. Drake Two -Lot Subdivision, Max's Drive, Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.72 MOTION by Fred Wilcox, seconded by Larry Thayer. WHEREAS: This action involves consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed 2 -lot subdivision located at the end of Max's Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 28 -1 -3.62 and 28 -1 -3.72, Agricultural District. The proposal includes subdividing an 8,800 +/- square foot strip at the end of Max's Drive from Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.72, to be consolidated with Tax Parcel No. 28- 1 -3.62 to provide access to this property. The project also involves a modification of the northern boundary line of Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.62. Robert A. Drake, Owner /Applicant; Joseph W. Allen, Agent, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to Subdivision Approval, and 3. The Planning Board, on August 5, 2003, has reviewed a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, and a Part II prepared by Town Planning staff, a map entitled, "Map of Survey Land to be Conveyed by Robert A. Drake'; prepared by Robert S. Russler Jr., dated September 27, 2002 (received 7116103), and other application materials, and 4. The Town Planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposed Subdivision Approval; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 11 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed, and, therefore, neither a Full Environmental Assessment Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required. The vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Hoffmann, Conneman, Thayer, Talty. NAYS: None. ABSENT. Mitrano, Howe The motion was declared to be carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed 2 -lot subdivision located at the end of Max's Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 28 -1 -3.62 and 28 -1 -3.72, Agricultural District. The proposal includes subdividing an 8,800 +/- square foot strip at the end of Max's Drive from Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.72, to be consolidated with Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.62 to provide access to this property. The project also involves a modification of the northern boundary line of Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.62. Robert A. Drake, Owner /Applicant; Joseph W. Allen, Agent Chairperson Wilcox opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. With no persons present to be heard, Chairperson Wilcox closed the Public Hearing at 7:26. Chairperson Wilcox — Ladies and gentlemen, this is a Public Hearing, if you wish to address the Planning Board this evening on this agenda item, please step to the podium, give us your name and address and we'd be very interested to hear what you have to say. There being no one, we will bring the matter back to the Planning Board. Any discussion? Would someone like to move the motion for preliminary and final subdivision approval? So moved by George Conneman. Do I have a second? Seconded by Kevin Talty. There being no further discussion, all those in favor please signal by saying "aye ". Is anyone opposed? No one is opposed. The motion is passed. Thank you. PB RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -060, Preliminary & Final Subdivision Approval, R. Drake Two -Lot Subdivision, Max's Drive, Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.72 MOTION by George Conneman, seconded by Kevin Talty. WHEREAS: 12 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 This action involves consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed 2 -lot subdivision located at the end of Max's Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 28 -1 -3.62 and 28 -1 -3.72, Agricultural District. The proposal includes subdividing an 8,800 +/- square foot strip at the end of Max's Drive from Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.72, to be consolidated with Tax Parcel No. 28- 1 -3.62 to provide access to this property. The project also involves a modification of the northern boundary line of Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.62. Robert A. Drake, Owner /Applicant; Joseph W. Allen, Agent, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as lead agency in environmental review with respect to Subdivision Approval, has, on August 5, 2003, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, and a Part II prepared by Town Planning staff, and 3. The Planning Board, has held a public hearing on August 5, 2003, and has reviewed a plat entitled, "Map of Survey Land to be Conveyed by Robert A. Drake'; prepared by Robert S. Russler, Jr., dated September 27, 2002 (received 7116103), and other application materials, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Subdivision Checklist, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in neither a significant alteration of the purpose of subdivision control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board, and 2. That the Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed 2 -lot subdivision of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 28- 1 -3.72 and modification of the northern boundary line of Tax Parcel No. 28 -1- 3.62, located at the end of Max's Drive, as shown on a map titled, "Map of Survey Land to be Conveyed by Robert A. Drake'; prepared by Robert S. Russler, Jr., dated September 27, 2002 (received 7116103), subject to the following conditions: a. revision of plat to include the name and seal of the registered land surveyor who made the boundary survey, the applicable revision dates, and a note referring to the modification of the northern boundary line of Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.62, and b. submission of the Surveyor's Certificate, signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor to the effect that (1) the plat represents a survey made by him, (2) the plat is a correct representation of all exterior boundaries of the land surveyed and the subdivision of it, (3) all monuments indicated on 13 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 the plat actually exist and their location, size, and material are correctly shown, and (4) the requirements of these regulations and New York State laws relating to subdividing and surveying have been complied with, and C. submission for signing by the Chairman of the Planning Board of an original or mylar copy of the revised plat and three dark -lined prints, prior to filing with the Tompkins County Clerk's Office, and submission of a receipt of filing to the Town of Ithaca Planning Department, and d. within six months of this approval, consolidation of the 8,800 +/- square foot strip with Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.62, as shown on the survey plat, and submission to the Town Planning Department of a copy of the request to the Tompkins County Assessment Department for the consolidation. The vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Hoffmann, Conneman, Thayer, Talty. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mitrano, Howe The motion was declared to be carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: SEQR Determination: Country Club of Ithaca, 189 Pleasant Grove Road. Chairperson Wilcox opened this segment of the meeting at 7:28. Chairperson Wilcox — Ladies and gentlemen at 7:28, the next item this evening is the State Environmental Quality Review Determination for the proposed modifications at the Country Club of Ithaca, located at 189 Pleasant Grove Road. Do you need a couple seconds? Set up where we can see it and then if there are members of the public who wish to also view, they are welcome to come up and stand around us and behind us. While you're doing that, there were some discussions yesterday and probably today as well with Brent Cross, who is the Village of Cayuga Heights, Village Engineer and Zoning Officer and Mike Smith, myself and, I believe, John Barney as well. There is a question with regard to the Environmental Review and in the cover letter it says that we were doing the Environmental Review of the part in the Town outside the Village of Cayuga Heights and that the Village would do the Environmental Review for the part of the project that's entirely within the Village, which is the addition to the pool. That's now been amended. This Board will do the Environmental Review for the entire project site, which is essentially what Brent Cross's e -mail says, which was in front of you when you came in. We'll do the entire Environmental Review and should we make a negative determination and go to site plan review, we would only review those elements which are in the Town or both in the Town and the Village for site plan. You will or someone will appear before the Village of 14 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Cayuga Heights to obtain site plan approval within the Village. So, that's the change. So anything with regard to what's being is proposed is open under the Environmental Review. Having said that, you know the drill. David Schopfer, 1111 James Street, Syracuse — Also in attendance and available for questions, representing the board is Rick Barns, president with David Ferris and also the general manager, Clyde Bennett. To give you an overview, the Country Club of Ithaca has maintained a private country club in this community for over a hundred years. They currently own and control approximately 105 acres, shown in green on this particular site plan of which, as mentioned, approximately 13 acres is in the Village. This wedge to the northwest, the remaining 92 acres, is in the Town. This splits, pretty much, the club house and the expansion right down the middle. The property is bordered by Hanshaw on the north, Pleasant Grove on the west, Warren on the east and the Cornell University Golf Course to the south. The primary structures on the building are shown in blue, with the club house, shown at this location and with an adjoining pool house and, over on Warren Road, a maintenance building. In addition to the building structures, the Country Club consists of the 18 hole golf course. It also consists of two tennis courts, which border onto Hanshaw and the existing chipping green, driving range. The outdoor pool, which is a 35 by 75 swimming pool, as well as an adjoining wading pool, a small playground area just to the west of that and two paddle tennis courts just to the south of the pool house. There are no proposed modifications to any of these proposed amenities, other than the paddle tennis, which will be removed to assist in the renovations in the pool house. We brought along a few photographs to give you a better idea as to the existing conditions. The upper left hand corner is the north facade of the clubhouse, which basically presents itself as a one -story building, pretty much a low -rise grip with a gable roof. The pool house, which adjoins it, which is a seasonal building, is steel and concrete, once again, low, flat roof. The parking lot looking to the north, the existing tree line, which basically shields the parking lot from the parking lot and the adjoining neighbors. Down in the lower left hand corner is the clubhouse as viewed from the 18th green and the opposite side of the pool house with the paddle tennis and for reference purposes because we're using it for stormwater control, out on the 18th green is an irrigation pond. The proposal consists of a two -story expansion to the clubhouse. The existing clubhouse is approximately 13,000 square feet on two floors. The expansion is shown in light blue, on the west and the north on two floors is the expansion, approximately 4700 square foot per floor. These two locations have been selected primarily because they, one, don't impede upon the golf course in any way shape or form or the view from the existing dining facilities, as well as any expansions to the north, they don't impose much on the parking area as well. The pool area shown in here is a one story, approximately 600 square foot pavilion. It's an open -air pavilion, which would be attached. You can see, basically, these are the paddle tennis courts, they will be removed and then this will be attached, giving the pool house the expansion it needs for upgrades and locker room facilities. The expansions are primarily purposed for the existing membership, which is approximately 354 at the moment. The club house was built in 1958, it has seen very little in the way of major renovations, as well as the pool house, which is in the early seventies and that, as well has seen very little renovations. As such, locker room facilities are all undersized. The kitchen is undersized 15 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 to serve the facility. What's going on in the expansion is on the lower level. A total interior renovation of locker rooms and washrooms and shower facilities. New lockers and facilities down stairs, expansion of storage. On the upper floor, it's a reorganization of all dining areas, a total renovation, replacement of all building systems. A doubling of the size of the kitchen to serve, which is just terribly undersized at the moment as well as storage. Then basically separating two services that are used for dining purposes now. One is basically member, the other is member banquet facilities. Right now, they all go through the same door, when there is a banquet going on of any sorts and you have golfing members and social members, they are encroaching on that or vice versa. So, what's happening now is, the existing access from Pleasant Grove would remain unchanged. Two cul -de -sac drop -offs are being created, one for the member entry, the primary entry and a secondary over to the east, which would be a banquet entry, allowing basically kitchen operations in the center and then all dining areas basically to adjoin a view off onto the golf course, which they do not now. Basically, they're spread all over the facility. A fairly extensive landscape renovation going on down between the pool and the clubhouse. This would be the primary access to the golf course and the lower level activities and then shaded in darker gray is the expansion of the parking. There are approximately 75 parking spaces now. We are expanding onto existing grass areas, which are currently used as overflow areas. We are expanding to approximately 113 parking spaces. By current code and membership has mentioned in your write -up, if you take the membership at 354, divide it by the 5, it needs approximately seventy - something parking spaces. Realizing that the memberships are not only single memberships, but family memberships and members also bring guests. If you use an unofficial 1.5 cars per membership, that actually ends up to be approximately 106 parking spaces. Approximately, in and around 113 is being proposed. We've submitted to you landscape plans, we've submitted to you a stormwater management concept, we have not given you the full data as of yet, that will be available in the next week. The stormwater management, currently everything in the north parking area flows either down towards Pleasant Grove or north towards the tennis courts. What's being shown is that we will re -grade the parking area, putting a crown at this location here, basically capturing the water that's in that and distributing it down to the irrigation pond. So, what will be shown on the stormwater management report is that we are either balancing or probably improving the stormwater management and water quality for this particular site. We have also given you a lighting layout. I didn't give you photometric, but I did bring them tonight if you wish them distributed now or — Chairperson Wilcox — That would be great. Mr. Schopfer — What the photometerics will actually show is that within the parking area, there are two double- headed down directed poles, which provide general illumination in the parking area and then a number of decorative poles will be placed around the building. What the photometrics show is that, in the parking area, you will have an average of approximately 0.5 foot candles with the foot candle level at the perimeter at 0.2 and 0 foot candle within 50 feet of any property line. So, essentially we're providing, if you will, security lighting for the parking area and that's all. We are showing MO PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 approximately somewhere in the neighborhood of one to two foot candles in and around the building, basically as decorative lights . guess one last feature, all trash disposal is being removed from currently, outside storage area off to the east. It will be moved to this particular location and it will be fully indoors and enclosed. We have met with the trash disposal people and that will be entirely indoors and it would be moved out twice a week for pick up. Does anyone have any questions, I guess? We have given you an exterior rendering and this is basically as one drives up towards the main entry. This would be the clubhouse, the primary entry. This is a golf entry down there and the materials are stone, EIFS, asphalt roofing to basically match the existing, and then there is the existing brick that is on the building, which will be all cleaned and then stained to blend with this stone. Board Member Hoffmann — Could you say again what you said after — could you repeat the materials again, the second one I didn't get. Mr. Schopfer — EIFS, drivit? More commonly referred to as drivit. Exterior Insulation Finish System. Board Member Hoffmann — What is that made of? Mr. Schopfer — It's made of basically you've got your exterior insulation and over the top of it you've got a stucco -like composite material. Essentially, it's the synthetic stuff. Mr. Barney — 200 East Buffalo Street it the fagade? Board Member Conneman — I assume the next time you will bring us a sample of that. Mr. Schopfer — Yes we will. We will bring you the stone and the same of the material and the colors. We've actually got the colors up here, but we will bring it to you right on the material. Board Member Hoffmann — I wonder if you will go over the planting plan. It was very hard to read the plant species on the plan that I got. The ink in the copy has flowed together so it's very hard to read it. Mr. Schopfer — I'll try as best I can, I'm not the landscape architect if you want the scientific names. Board Member Hoffmann — I would like to know what plant species you are using. Chairperson Wilcox — Yeah, our copy's just not very readable, it's just the reduction. Mr. Schopfer — Basically, as you work your way down here, you've got, obviously a hedgerow, you've basically got — I'm sorry I'm really not prepared to go through all of this. We have several Bradford Pears as a feature. Around this building, we have Star 17 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Magnolias, we have several Hawthorns. The primary — we have Red Dogwood, which are the primary elements going down through here. Chairperson Wilcox — Might it be easier if you go p an look? Board Member Hoffmann — On the larger plan? Well, I think we should all look. Am I the only one who had trouble reading that? There was a comment from staff about two of the ground covers, the Myrtle and the Swiss Stone Pine, no that wasn't it. Chairperson Wilcox — I won't try to pronounce them. Vinca Minor in the Easier one, the Dwarfed Winged Euonymus. Mr. Schopfer — In both cases these are the ground covers that have been proposed and , obviously, if there are issues with, and Mike had mentioned that to us, we basically have not yet stated the modifications yet. Chairperson Wilcox — Is one of those basically Myrtle, or what we know as Myrtle, which is extremely invasive. Board Member Hoffmann — I know that because I have it over most of my yard, where it's not supposed to be. So, most of the trees are fairly small, low growing trees are there any tall trees at all that you are proposing to do. Mr. Schopfer — Not around the building, no, basically most around the building are feature trees, ornamentals. What is being proposed is a perimeter landscape. This is a mature golf club and basically, the trees that are screening, which we show photographs of, which basically are the evergreens and things like that basically bring the perimeter of that. So, there is quite a bit of mature growth and as you see around the pool area, none of this is changing. This is already basically landscaped, we're just giving it new patio treatments and pathway treatments and a little landscape. I don't know if any of that helped. Board Member Hoffmann- No, what you did helped. Chairperson Wilcox — Are you all set for now? Dan, you want to - As was mentioned, we only have a concept for the drainage plan off the upper parking lot towards the existing irrigation pond. Based upon the materials that have been submitted, what is your opinion of what's being proposed? Mr. Walker — I don't think there will be a problem with the drainage. I guess the biggest concern might be the additional parking that is on the entrance as it comes in from Pleasant Grove Road. You're adding close to 5o percent more paved area there, I think. guess part of it's paved and part of it's not paved now. I'm not aware of any major drainage problems coming off the driveway into Pleasant Grove Road. In the irrigation pond, they've been filling that with Bolton Point water at times to make sure they can irrigate. M-0 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Mr. Schopfer — I realize we haven't given you the information, but just what we will be able to show once we get it, in the next week or so, actually a good portion of the upper parking lot does now flow down, which is basically why we developed that concept reacting to exactly what you did. Given the fall down in here, we didn't feel we could actually control it adequately so we basically we stop more than the equivalent up here and re- direct it. Mr. Walker — That should be fine. Chairperson Wilcox — It's my expectation that when we see the drainage details, that the amount of water that is going down Pleasant Grove Road will be reduced. The diversion from the upper lot to the irrigation pond will be all underground piping. Mr. Schopfer — What we're going to do, is we'll end up with several catch basins and we'll end up with a pipe directly into the pond. Chairperson Wilcox — Quite a long pipe. Mr. Schopfer — Yes. Chairperson Wilcox — And a lot of elevation change in there too. Mr. Schopfer — Well, fortunately, it's down hill. Chairperson Wilcox — Yes it is, you're absolutely right. Mr. Schopfer — If we did it any other way, we'd have some golfers on our back. Water hazards. Board Member Hoffmann — I do have a question about one of the types of lights that you're proposing. The F -3, which looks like it's going to have clear glass on the outside and I assume that means that one can see the bulb? Mr. Schopfer — Yes. It does come in a frosted as well. Board Member Hoffmann — We have often advised people against using lights where you can see the bulb, because of the glare problem and in a location like this where you will have cars driving up toward the building, facing those lights and there will be pedestrians walking back and forth across the parking lot, I think it might be sort of a safety problem. Drivers might be blinded and I would suggest that you have something that might cut out the glare. Mr. Schopfer — The same fixture comes actually with a frosted glass. It's a fairly ornamental fixture. It's a good - looking fixture, it has a little bit of polished brass on it. 19 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Chairperson Wilcox — Did you have a reason for going with clear instead of frosted? Mr. Schopfer — I picked it this afternoon, fast. Is that a bad reason? Chairperson Wilcox — So, changing that to a frosted wouldn't be a problem. Anybody else? Board Member Thayer — Those light poles that are existing there now, those are the same height that you are putting in? Mr. Schopfer — The new ones that we're putting in, I can't confirm that. They might be a little taller, we're doing 30 foot on the two poles here. If we actually do 20 foot, it increase the glare potential between the dark area and the light. So, again, what the photometrics show is that with the 30 foot, we are able to keep down the highlight at the light fixture itself by going to 30 feet. It is, as shown in there, a fully recessed fixture, fully down light and, again, between the trees and actually what we're putting in there, we're not putting a very high light level in there. You won't even see it from Pleasant Grove. What it is is that we ran the numbers two different ways at both 20 foot and 30 foot and the problem is that when you get down to 20 foot, you actually end up with, yot, know maybe a half foot up here and then about six or seven right at the fixture, so you really get that glare issue, and what this does is it brings it down to a lower consistency, a better consistency. Chairperson Wilcox — Did you mention the materials that will be used on the outside of the addition to the pool facilities. Mr. Schopfer — The pool facility actually, the material is totally open air. So, it is eight pipe columns and it has an exposed tongue and grove deck on the underside, a steel frame, and then asphalt single roof. It's a gable roof, excuse me, it's a hip roof. Chairperson Wilcox — And you said the paddle tennis courts are going away? Mr. Schopfer — They're going away. Chairperson Wilcox — Which is an eyesore, not that anybody can see it, but it is an eyesore. I have one more question and I'll ask him and if he has to address the members of the County Club. You have said and the materials state that there are 354 memberships. Does that include across all categories, both golfing members and what we'll call social members, if you will? The gentlemen in the back nod yes, for the record. Anything else? Anything else from Planning or Engineering staff? Board Member Hoffmann- We will see some more details about the drainage plan? Mr. Schopfer — You'll see a full report. 20 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Chairperson Wilcox — In fact, that's in the draft resolution. Absolutely. Mr. Schopfer — That report is to be storm water management and water quality. We've having our engineer analyze it now, I don't believe we'll have to do SPEDES because the disturbed area is less than one acre, but if we have to, he'll handle that. Mr. Walker — The site is 100 acres though. Mr. Barney — Are you dealing with environmental? Chairperson Wilcox — I'm sitting here thinking. The next step would be to address the SEQR Motion. We are being asked, I think, at this point to indicate that there is no significant impact without having those drainage drawings. I was just sitting here thinking about it and I'm going to ask Mr. Barney what you thought from a legal perspective. Can we make a negative determination without having those numbers and those drawings? We have assurance that there will be no impact or no negative impact and, potentially, a positive impact, but- Mr. Barney — It depends on what level of evidence you want. You could say this gentleman's explanation coupled with the Town Engineers review and understanding of it, there's your evidence. It depends on what degree or depth you want to go into. Mr. Schopfer — Mr. Barney, I might add one other thing. I believe in our submission, it actually came from our civil engineer, was a report showing concept and proposed results. All he's done is he doesn't have the calculations to back it up with. Mr. Barney — We, quite frequently, make environmental determination well in advance of Dan even seeing them. Ms. Ritter — Usually we ask for final drainage plans. In this case, it's not like they're creating a brand new pond, they already have the pond there, everything is there, it's just a matter of making sure it's large enough. Mr. Walker — They've got the impervious surfaces flagged out here. This is not a major expansion, considering the entire site, which is primarily long because it's golf course and they are reducing a portion from 1.7 acres to .4 acres of impervious surface. 1.7 currently drains twice and they're reducing it to about less than half and the remainder is being directed towards the pond. The volume of runoff, there would be less water running down the driveway toward Pleasant Grove Road. It's very minor. It's probably maybe 15 to 20 percent impervious surface that's already there. I don't have a problem with saying there's not going to be a major impact with stormwater. Board Member Hoffmann — Has there been any problems at the Pleasant Grove Road end? 21 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Their biggest problem might be icing of their driveway because it's so steep and the water runs down the road. Chairperson Wilcox — The numbers that Dan quoted are from a letter to Mr. Schopfer from John Dunkle of Dunn and Sgromo Engineers who provided a cover letter and drawings of a concept that has been proposed for dealing with the runoff. I'm okay with that. Is there any other discussion with regard to Environmental Review? Mr. Smith — I would just mention that you have to add into the "whereas" the description of the pool house now, which wasn't originally included in that. Chairperson Wilcox — And, Mike, where might that be? Mr. Barney — I have a sentence at the third to the end of the line on the first paragraph, after the landscaping. "A further element of the project is a 600 ± square foot addition to the pool house , located wholly in the Village of Cayuga Heights." The other thing, Mike, I wasn't sure, " Now therefore be it resolved... received no objections from other involved agencies..." Isn't it turned the other way around? We've received affirmative consent? Mr. Smith — Yes. We've received responses from the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Village of Cayuga Heights. Mr. Barney — Consenting. Are there any other involved agencies? Mr. Smith — Not that we're aware of. Mr. Barney — You probably want to change that because that sort of suggests that we haven't heard. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board, having been advised that the other involved agencies approve of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board establishing itself as the lead agency, does hereby establish itself as lead agency. Chairperson Wilcox — Okay. Would someone like to move the SEAR motion as revised? So moved by George Conneman. Seconded by Larry Thayer. Does everyone understand the changes that have been made? If there's no further discussion, all those in favor please signal by saying "aye ". Is anyone opposed? No one is opposed. The motion is passed. PB RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -061 :SEAR :Preliminary Site Plan Approval and a Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals Regarding Special Approval Country Club of Ithaca — Additions & Renovations,189 Pleasant Drove Road Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 68 -1 -1.2 and 71- 7- 1,Village of Cayuga Heights Tax Parcel No. 10 -5 -5 MOTION by George Conneman , seconded by Larry Thayer. 22 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 WHEREAS: 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Approval and a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed renovations and additions to the Country Club of Ithaca located at 189 Pleasant Grove Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 68 -1 -1.2 and 71 -7 -1 and Village of Cayuga Heights Tax Parcel No. 10 -5 -5, Residence District R -30. The project includes a 9,500 +/- square foot addition to the clubhouse, adding 37 parking spaces, new stormwater facilities, and changes to the walkways and landscaping. A further element of the project is a 600 ± square foot addition to the pool house, located wholly in the Village of Cayuga Heights. The project is located in both the Town of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights. Country Club of Ithaca, Owner; Schopfer Architects LLP, Applicants, Robert J. Seigart, Agent, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board has indicated its intent to act as Lead Agency in a coordinated environmental review with respect to Site Plan Approval in the Town and Village and Special Approval in the Town, and 3. The Planning Board, on August 5, 2003, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, and a Part 11 prepared by Town Planning Staff, drawings titled "Existing Site Plan," (EX1), "Site & Grading Plan, " (L 1), "Site Plan, " (L2), "Landscape Plan, " (L3), "Site Map & Misc. Site Detail," (L4), "Site Details," (L5), "Floor Plans," (A 1), and "Exterior Elevations," (A2), dated 6127103, prepared by Schopfer Architects LLP, and other application material, and 4. The Town Planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposed Site Plan Approvals and Special Approval; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, having been advised by all other Involved Agencies that they concur with the designation of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board as lead agency for the entire project, including the pool house addition, hereby establishes itself as Lead Agency to coordinate the environmental review of the above - described actions, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental 23 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed, and therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. The vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Hoffmann, Conneman , Thayer, Talty. NAYS: None. ABSENT. Mitrano, Howe The motion was declared to be carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Approval and a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed renovations and additions to the Country Club of Ithaca located at 189 Pleasant Grove Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 68 -1 -1.2 and 71 -7 -1 and Village of Cayuga Heights Tax Parcel No. 10 -5 -5, Residence District R -30. The project includes a 9,500 +/- square foot addition to the clubhouse, a 600 +/- square foot addition to the pool house, adding 37 parking spaces, new stormwater facilities, and changes to the walkways and landscaping. The project is located in both the Town of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights. Country Club of Ithaca, Owner; Schopfer Architects LLP, Applicants, Robert J. Seigart, Agent. Chairperson Wilcox opened the Public Hearing at 8:02 p.m. Chairperson Wilcox — The next item at 8:02, the next item is the consideration of preliminary site plan approval and a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed renovations and additions to the Country Club of Ithaca located at 189 Pleasant Grove Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 68 -1 -1.2 and 71 -7 -1 and Village of Cayuga Heights Tax Parcel No. 10 -5 -5, Residence District R -30. The project includes a 9,500 +/- square foot addition to the clubhouse, a 600 +/- square foot addition to the pool house, adding 37 parking spaces, new stormwater facilities, and changes to the walkways and landscaping. The project is located in both the Town of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights. Country Club of Ithaca, Owner; Schopfer Architects LLP, Applicants, Robert J. Seigart, Agent. Chairperson Wilcox — Before we give the public a chance to speak, any questions to Mr. Schopfer at this point. There being noone, I will now give the public a chance to speak. If there is a member of the audience who wishes to address the Planning Board, you can do as this gentleman is doing. Please step to the microphone and give us you name and address and we'd be very interested to hear what you have to say. Bernie Hutchen, 1016 Hanshaw Road — I spoke with the young lady this afternoon about a letter, which I wanted the Board to have and she said if I made several copies that should take care of everyone. I don't proposed to read the letter. It also has a three page attachment, which is a letter which I sent about a year ago to the Country Club. 24 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 To say we're at 1016 Hanshaw Road, we're just across the street. This little object here kind of illustrates where we are. We're just beyond their practice green and we collect a lot of these (indicating golf ball). People see these and they smile and they think "that's a neat story, something to start a conversation with ", which is why I brought it. But it's not so funny when we see these sitting in the Hartman's yard among the toys of their preschooler. They've got children there and you'll see these balls. Now I know these aren't supposed to go there, but there are some people that mistake that practice field for a driving range and they swing back and hit them very hard. They go into our yard and the Hartman's yard. As long as the Country Club is in the mood to spend some money, which apparently they want to do, why don't we ask them to do something about that once and for all. Either put up a decent fence to block that or give some supervision or best still, turn that around. Shoot from the road area, back to the south. I don't see any reason why that's not a reasonable thing to do. It's not good to have the balls come across the road, it's not good to have them come into people's yards, it's certainly not good to have them go into the yards with small children. The second problem that we have with them is their rock music concerts. It's a question of environment because it's noise coming in. What does it sound like when they have one of these concerts? Well, you've all heard an automobile come down with one of those boom boxes in it. It comes down the road, it gets louder and louder and it goes by your house. Good, it's gone by. Okay, now image that he parks in front of your house for three hours, and we get this. It gets worse, the band, whatever it is, they all think that the people who came to this event came to hear them, so they play louder and louder and it gets totally out of hand. Later in the night it gets louder and louder. Okay, we call the Country Club, once in a while they'll turn it down a little bit. At times, I spoke with Mr. Bennett and he said something about "are you the person who called the Cayuga Heights Police Department before ?" I said "no ", so obviously someone else besides myself called about the noise. They just won't do anything about it. So, I would like to think that something could be done to reduce the amount of the noise, as long as they're spending money. Or just stop having these events. I can't image anybody — well somebody must like them, but certainly, I don't imagine that all the members like it. This past Saturday night we received a notice of this meeting in the afternoon and that night we said "Hey, I think they're having a party over there, but how come we can't here them. That's funny." And then we said "Oh, they're on their best behavior because they know this meeting is coming up and they don't want us to come down." So it was quiet, I could just barely hear it if I went outside. I thought I must be mistaken. But then it came around 11:15. At 11:15 they turned it up and it stayed up booming until 12:18 and I really remember how thankful I was when they actually turned it down. So, I would like to get some consideration for the noise. This is a quiet neighborhood. Not even the kids play music loud, none of the neighbors. There is nothing going on except the Country Club and I think that's an issue. Chairperson Wilcox — Thank you. Is there anybody else this evening? There being no one, I will close the Public Hearing at 8:08. Chairperson Wilcox closed the Public Hearing at 8:08 p.m. 25 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Chairperson Wilcox — Alright, let's deal with the second one first, which is the noise. John, my feeling is that that's potentially an enforcement issue, which this Board can't help you with. Whether you work through the local police agencies or potentially the Village of Cayuga Heights Board of Trustees or the Town of Ithaca Town Board. But this Planning Board doesn't have any jurisdiction there, with regard to noise. Mr. Barney — The other person you might want to talk to is our Code Enforcement Officer, Mr. Frost. Do you live in the Town of in the Village? Mr. Hutchen — I live in the Town, just barely. Mr. Barney — You might give him a call to alert him to it and he, in turn, sometimes can alert the Sheriff's Office to the problem. Chairperson Wilcox — Now, with regard to the other one, can I ask you to come back up here? There's a driving range, there's a catch fence to the driving range and, essentially, the issue is, is that the balls are hit very, very well or balls are stuck very poorly. Mr. Hutchen — Well, it's what I call a practice green. I don't know what they call it, but they overshoot them and there is no fence. Chairperson Wilcox — So this is not the driving range? Mr. Hutchen — No, it's not a driving range. It's not supposed to be. There was a young kid out there July 4t" two years ago, I saw him hit and he hit them over into Hartman's yard and he hit them into my yard, he hit the tennis court. I finally got his attention and called him over and I said "Do you know where those balls are going ?" and he said no he didn't know where the balls were going. So, there's a lack of supervision, but if they just put up a net or I think why not let them turn it around and shoot at themselves, instead of us? Board Member Conneman — Does someone from the Country Club want to comment on that? It seems a legitimate complaint. Chairperson Wilcox — You want to take a seat? I'm going to ask you to come up to the microphone. The guy on crutches is the one you elect to come up to the microphone. Clive Bennett, Country Club of Ithaca — I've been the Country Club general manager for the past four years. What Mr. Hutchen just referred to, I've never heard of this incident. The chipping green is the area he is referring to, where people hit from the sand trap to a fairly large, which sits maybe 20 feet from the edge of the road. This must be the only time this has happened. I've never heard of a problem before. Board Member Talty — Have you had documentation from this gentleman before? Maybe not necessarily on this specific incidence, but it indicated in here that there had 181: PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 be documentation sent to the Country Club and that there wasn't any response. IS that correct? Mr. Bennett — I have never seen anything in references to that. Board Member Conneman — You are Mr. Bennett, correct? Here's one that says "When asked to speak to the owner, Mr. Bennett said there was no owner ". Mr. Bennett — The Board of Directors. When that comment was made, that was in reference to the noise. Chairperson Wilcox — I have to believe that it's the Country Club's intention to be a good neighbor for everybody. I'm not going to sit there and say that no golf balls will ever stray off the property. I think anybody who lives near a golf course has to expect the occasional golf ball to come onto their property. Having said that, that doesn't mean that the balls should leave the Country Club property and go onto neighboring properties because of something other than a bad shot, whether that's just kids or adults or somebody doing something that maybe they shouldn't be doing. Mr. Bennett — That would exactly be the case. Chairperson Wilcox — Now, is there something that you and your neighbor could potentially work out here to solve this problem. Is that training of the younger members to be good citizens with regard to the neighborhood? Is there something we can get worked out? Is that possible? Who have you spoken with? I'm not going to talk about the noise. This Board can not deal with the noise. Mr. Hutchen — We were starting to speak about it the last time I spoke to him. We were starting to speak about the golf balls and he hung up on me. Chairperson Wilcox — What I would like to happen, if I may, John I'll look to you. What I would like to happen is for you two to work it out and when and if you come back for final site plan approval, then we have something in writing that solves this problem or mitigates the problem substantially. John, we okay? Mr. Barney - It seems to me that if there are balls straying fairly frequently, there ought to be some sort of a structure or device that would restrain the balls. Mr. Bennett — That's not an area where balls stray. This is the only occasion in which I've ever heard of one. Mr. Barney — But the letter was sent, I guess, a year ago. Did anybody ever respond from the Country Club to this letter? Mr. Bennett — I never received that letter. 27 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Mr. Barney — Was this letter ever delivered? Mr. Hutchen — (Inaudible from the audience) Mr. Barney — Did you send this letter to them? Mr. Hutchen — Yes, I called the Country Club and I asked the lady, who the members of the Board of Directors were. She told me if I called Monday, Mr. Bennett would tell me. The lady would not tell me the names of any of the Board of Directors. Mr. Barney — Did you send the letter, Mr. Hutchens, to the Board of Directors at the Country Club? Mr. Hutchen — Yes, I sent it to that address. Mr. Barney — 189 Pleasant Grove Road? Mr. Hutchen — Right. Mr. Barney — So you don't think you every got this letter? Mr. Bennett — I have never seen that letter. Board Member Conneman — But you're seeing it now. Chairperson Wilcox — We have an extra copy. Board Member Conneman — But you will see it now. Chairperson Wilcox — The chair will walk over here and hand deliver it himself. Now we know they've got the copy, right? Board Member Talty — I like your suggestion Fred about the two parties getting together to resolve this issue and I would think that the Board would like to have this resolved before we move forward. Board Member Conneman — I would agree with that. In writing. Chairperson Wilcox — Absolutely in writing. Sir, if you wish to speak, your name and address. Dave Ferris, 5 Belvedere Drive — I'm the co -chair of the building committee for this project. John knows me. Chairperson Wilcox — That's not necessarily a good thing. KE: PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Mr. Barney — You may not want to admit to that. Mr. Ferris — I'm a past president and a long time board member. Not a board member now. I've been a member of the Country Club, I think, for about 21 years and this is the first time we've ever heard an issue of the golf balls from the practice range, the chipping range, ending up in somebody's yard, which is completely across the road, on Hanshaw Road, which is where Mr. Hutchens lives. If this was a common occurrence, with the traffic that is on Hanshaw Road, you'd be hitting cars all the time. So, I suspect, that this may be a something from all the years that I've lived at the Country Club and having been a Board Member and a past president, this is the first time I've heard anything like this happening. I believe there are probably some things that we might be able to do between where this chipping range is and the edge of Hanshaw Road, which would probably mitigate this, but the most common thing that we could do is talk to the people that are using the facility, especially the younger members, and make it clear to them what their responsibilities are. Mr. Barney — I would think that you probably, since you are probably as well versed as anybody in liabilities that flow from these incidents, to want to take some step to mitigate with the club, as you and what a reasonably prudent individual would do as a lay out of that club. Mr. Ferris — I believe that this is a fairly isolated incident because of all the traffic that is on that road. MR. Barney — Quite frankly, that concerns me almost as much as Mr. Hutchens. Mr. Ferris — That's my point, that's why I think that this is a fairly isolated incident, one that we will certainly address. Mr. Barney — It only takes one. Chairperson Wilcox — One more. Richard Banks, 55 Smuggler's Path — I'm the president of the Country Club. We have a Board Meeting Tuesday night and I can assure you that we will take the issue seriously and we'll try to find some accommodation with Mr. Hutchen. Chairperson Wilcox — Okay, thank you. Thank you sir. I ask that you work with the Country Club in the spirit of cooperation and see what you can work out. We can't make it happen though, so hopefully you can work together and come to some agreement. And again, to think that there would never be a golf ball in your property, I think is unreasonable. lost my place. SEAR right? We're still doing SEAR here. Yes we are. Any other discussion with regard to Environmental Review? Mr. Barney — You've done SEQR, this is the Public Hearing. 29 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Chairperson Wilcox — Okay, thank you. Chairperson Wilcox closed the Public Hearing at 8:08 p.m. Chairperson Wilcox — Are there any other questions of the applicant of the agent? Board Member Hoffmann — I think what we have talked about is already in the resolution. Chairperson Wilcox — We'll make a couple changes with regard to changing the light fixtures. I have one minor little change and we can add something about and then we can add something about some sort of a, I don't want to say an agreement, but some sort of — something in writing from the Country Club that shows that there is an understanding and agreement with them and Mr. Hutchens. Mr. Barney — Did you close the Public Hearing? Chairperson Wilcox — Yes I did. Okay, would someone like to move the draft SEQR Resolution that's before us. Board Member Conneman — With something about Mr. Hutchens. Chairperson Wilcox — Well, let's move what's in front of us and then we'll make the changes. Board Member Conneman — Okay, I'll move it. Chairperson Wilcox — So moved by George Conneman, Seconded by Kevin Talty. Okay, let me do the one that I came up with. Under the "Resolved" clause, 1 g. "Submission of materials describing the proposed ", and I `d like to add "materials and colors of the additions prior to site plan approval." And then Mr. Barney will provide us with the verbiage with regard to this proposed understanding, if you will. Then we need a change to the appropriate drawings to reflect that the light fixtures will have frosted glass, instead of clear glass. Mr. Barney — I had actually a question on — how are we co- coordinating this site plan with approval by the village? Mr. Smith — That was one of the conditions, you'll want to add a condition about the Village granting preliminary site plan approval prior to coming back for the final site plan approval. Similar to the way special approval is done by the Zoning Board. Chairperson Wilcox — Is it the intent of the Village of Cayuga Heights to grant preliminary and then final? [ill, PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Mr. Smith — I believe so. Mr. Barney — I think preliminary or final, from our standpoint one is as good as the other. would suggest then just adding an "h" , which would be "preliminary/ final approval of the site plan relating to the portion of the project in the Village of Cayuga Heights." And then an 1." Which would be "Submission of a written document indicating what steps, if any, the Country Club is taking to mitigate the concerns regarding errant golf balls from the chipping green." Chairperson Wilcox — Is that change acceptable George and Kevin? Do you understand? I don't know if you heard John? Mr. Barney — This is a list of conditions, some of which if you have the resolution, you've already seen, but this is going to be a new one that is not on the list. "Submission of a written document indicating what steps, if any, the Country Club is taking to mitigate the concerns regarding errant golf balls from the chipping green." Chairperson Wilcox — Is there any further discussion? Chairperson Wilcox — It seems to me that "f." should be taken out because we already got that. Chairperson Wilcox — Did we get cut sheets for the lighting? That's right, I'm sorry. I was just concentrating on the photometrics. Board Member Hoffmann — Or maybe the wording should be changed. Mr. Smith — That needs to be revised. Chairperson Wilcox — You're right. So, the one I was talking about was the change to drawing "L -6" to reflect the fact that the glass on LP -3 would be frosted. Board Member Hoffmann — Could the wording under "f." now be changed. Chairperson Wilcox — So, 'T" goes away. In essence — Mr. Ritter — Unless you want to say submission of revised cut sheet. Chairperson Wilcox — Thank you very much, that's better than them eliminated one and adding another. "submission of revised cut sheet details for the proposed outdoor lighting showing frosted glass on fitting LP -3." I'll, once again ask Kevin and George. Anything else? Mr. Barney? Staff? Members of the Board? There being none, all those in favor, please signal by saying "aye ". Is anyone opposed? No one is opposed. There are no abstentions. We're all set. Thank you very much. 31 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 PB RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -062: Preliminary Site Plan Approval and a Recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals Regarding Special Approval Country Club of Ithaca — Additions & Renovations, 189 Pleasant Grove Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 68 -1 -1.2 and71 -7 -1 MOTION by George Conneman , seconded by Kevin Talty. WHEREAS: 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Approval and a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed renovations and additions to the Country Club of Ithaca located at 189 Pleasant Grove Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 68 -1 -1.2 and 71 -7 -1 and Village of Cayuga Heights Tax Parcel No. 10 -5 -5, Residence District R -30. The project includes a 9,500 +/- square foot addition to the clubhouse, adding 37 parking spaces, new stormwater facilities, and changes to the walkways and landscaping. The project is located in both the Town of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights. Country Club of Ithaca, Owner; Schopfer Architects LLP, Applicants, Robert J. Seigart, Agent, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as lead agency in environmental review with respect to Site Plan Approval in the Town and Village and Special Approval in the Town, has, on August 5, 2003, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, and a Part II prepared by Town Planning staff, and 3. The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing held on August 5, 2003, has reviewed and accepted as adequate, drawings titled "Existing Site Plan," (EX1), "Site & Grading Plan," (L 1), "Site Plan," (L2), "Landscape Plan," (L3), "Site Map & Misc. Site Detail," (L4), "Site Details," (L5), "Floor Plans," (AI), and "Exterior Elevations," (A2), dated 6127103, prepared by Schopfer Architects LLP, and other application material, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary Site Plan Approval for the proposed renovations and additions to the Country Club of Ithaca that are located in the Town of Ithaca, 189 Pleasant Grove Road, Town of 2. Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 68 -1 -1.2 and 71 -7 -1, as shown on drawings titled "Existing Site Plan," (EX1), "Site & Grading Plan," (L1), "Site Plan," (L2), "Landscape Plan, " (L3), "Site Map & Misc. Site Detail, " (L4), "Site Details, " (L5), "Floor Plans, " (Al), and "Exterior Elevations," (A2), dated 6127103, prepared by Schopfer Architects LLP, subject to following conditions: 0 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 a. granting of Special Approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals, prior to Final Site Plan Approval, and b. submission of additional details relating to the stormwater plans including any proposed modifications to the existing pond (inlet or outlet structures, grading, plantings), locations of silt fences, and the appropriate calculations to show there is not a proposed increase in flow leaving the existing pond, prior to Final Site Plan Approval, and C. revision of sheet L3, "Landscape Plan" to replace the proposed plant materials Vinca Minor and Dwarf Winged Euonymus with a noninvasive species, prior to Final site Plan Approval, and d. submission of record of application for and approval status of all necessary permits from county, state, and /or federal agencies, and e. revision of sheet L 1, "Site & Grading Plan" to include the name and seal of the registered land surveyor or engineer who prepared the topographic survey and the date of the survey, prior to Final Site Plan Approval, and f. submission of revised cut sheet details for the proposed outdoor lighting showing frosted glass on fixture LP -3, prior to Final Site Plan Approval, and g. submission of materials describing the proposed materials and colors of the additions, prior to Final Site Plan Approval, and h. preliminary or final approval of the site plan relating to the portion of the project in the Village of Cayuga Heights, prior to Final Site Plan Approval, and submission of a written document indicating what steps, if any, the Country Club is taking to mitigate the concerns regarding errant golf balls from the chipping green. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: 1. That the Planning Board, in making its recommendation regarding Special Approval to the Zoning Board of Appeals, determines the following: a. there is a need for the proposed use in the proposed location, as demonstrated by the applicant; 33 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 b. the existing and probable future character of the neighborhood will not be adversely affected as a result of the proposed project; C. the specific proposed change in land use as a result of the proposed project is in accordance with a comprehensive plan of development for the Town of Ithaca. 2. That the Planning Board reports to the Zoning Board of Appeals its recommendation that the aforementioned request for Special Approval be approved. The vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Hoffmann, Conneman , Thayer, Talty. NAYS: None. ABSENT.- Mitrano, Howe The motion was declared to be carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of two lighted athletic practice fields in the first phase and two unlighted athletic practice fields at a future date, a support building, stormwater facilities, and parking to accommodate 30 vehicles. The fields are proposed to be located off of Game Farm Road south of Cascadilla Creek, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 62 -2 -3, 62 -2 -4, 62 -2 -5, and 62 -2 -6, Residence District R- 30. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; Peter D. Paradise, P.E. Agent. Chairperson Wilcox - Peter, do you need a couple of minutes? Chairperson Wilcox opened the Public Hearing at 8:28. Chairperson Wilcox - Ladies and gentlemen at 8:28, the next item this evening is a Public Hearing for consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of two lighted athletic practice fields in the first phase and two unlighted athletic practice fields at a future date, a support building, stormwater facilities, and parking to accommodate 30 vehicles. The fields are proposed to be located off of Game Farm Road south of Cascadilla Creek, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 62 -2 -3, 62 -2 -4, 62 -2 -5, and 62 -2 -6, Residence District R -30. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; Peter D. Paradise, P.E. Agent. I would like to remind those members of the public that are here that this is consideration of final site plan approval, this does not mean that the Planning Board is giving the entire project a second look, if you will, what it means is that this Board granted preliminary site plan approval with conditions and the Board this evening will a make a determination as to whether Cornell has sufficiently met those conditions, which were imposed when preliminary site plan approval was granted. Having said that, Peter the floor is yours. 0-11 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Peter Paradise, Cornell University, Humphrey Service Building — I work for the Cornell University Department of Planning Project Design and Construction. On July 1, 2003 Cornell presented this project to the Town Planning Board, at which time preliminary site plan approval was obtained. Tonight we are seeking final site plan approval and what I will do is work through the list of conditions from preliminary site plan approval and present those to the Board. I will go through the list in order as identified on the resolution. The first condition was Zoning Board of Appeals Approval and Cornell has obtained the special approval and height variance on July 24th from the Zoning Board of Appeals. So, we believe we have satisfied that condition. The next condition was submitting a revised sheet L -4a, which was for water service connection plans and details. That submittal has been made to the Town and we believe that the water service connection plans are in order. Revised sheet L -5, the landscape plan was submitted. I will just walk you briefly through that at this point in time. There are approximately 72 planting proposed. They are gray dogwood, red cedar and Viburnum. These are all native species to this area. The gray dogwood and Viburnum are currently present in the natural area. The red cedar, essentially, would be present had they been allowed to grow. They are organized in clusters, as you would expect to see in their natural setting. We have concentrated them on the uphill site to maximize the screening of the parking lot and the building, in addition, there are plantings on the easterly side to increase the screening of parking. Board Member Hoffmann — Can I interrupt you with a question about that? Mr. Paradise — Certainly. Board Member Hoffmann- In this case, I was able to see the fine print on the drawing a little better and in the cluster of trees and shrubs east of the building, I do see "jv" which stands for the red cedar, but on the drawing, for most of the similar looking trees, south of the parking lot, it says "jc" is that a mistake? Should that be "jv ". Mr. Paradise — I will take a look. Chairperson Wilcox — Some of them do, some say "jv ". Mr. Paradise — We believe that is a typo. Kathryn Wolf of Trowbridge and Wolf Architects, who has been supporting this project, just whispered into my ear that she caught that today and believe, based on the symbol used for the trees, that that is indeed is a typo. Chairperson Wilcox — You don't get anything by Eva. You all set. Board Member Hoffmann — Yes. K PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Mr. Paradise — Just on a final note that these species also provide outstanding habitat for birds, which has been identified as an interest and a unique natural area that is a bird habitat. Continuing further down the conditions, the next condition was to submit a record of application for the permits required for this project. It is our belief that the only permit required is a DEC Storm Water Permit and we have filed a Notice of Intent with the DEC and have received a response from them and that was included in your packet. The next condition was the submission of a truck routing plan, that was submitted to the Board in text form. I'll just briefly describe that to you. We believe fill for this project will be generated on central campus as part of the life science technology building. The truck routing will be from Tower Road out to Route 366, easterly on 366 to Game Farm Road, southerly to the project site and return trips would be that in reverse. We are proposing a limitation on the time of vehicle travel to start no earlier than 8:30 and be completed by 4:30 p.m. and those coincide to avoid the peak traffic times from the traffic study. The next condition was lights out by 9 p.m. That was discussed at preliminary and that was acceptable to the University. The next condition was the submission of a maintenance plan for the storm water basins and you'll see that in your packet. Essentially, that is an inspection and repair process that the University has agreed to and we'll do for the storm water detention basins. Notifications prior to importation of fill. The University agrees to make the requested notifications to the municipalities. The next condition is submission of County Health Department septic approval and that is before a building permit, that's not a condition for a final site plan approval, but I'll give you an update on that. We have done the test pits and perk tests with the County and we have talked to them as recently as Friday and they indicate that the site is acceptable for a septic system and indeed, actually, we anticipate receiving the design requirements from the County this week. The next condition was submission of construction details of the structures. We believe that that submission was satisfied in the preliminary, that was a submittal that gave the elevations and construction details of the building. The next condition was no amplified sound and the University has not proposed amplified sound in the previous application. The next request was for a darker color scheme. There was interest from the Board for the University to explore darker colors for the support building. We have, in fact, explored those colors and at this point, we are continuing to request approval for the colors presented in the preliminary site plan approval. They are the existing colors of the equine and the tennis center on Pine Tree Road. We have looked at manufactures colors and there was not a lot to pick from as far as making darker tints. The request was to go to a darker shade and there just weren't darker shades available in standard colors and we would have had to make a fundamental color change and the University's architect decided that that would not be appropriate for this facility and we're keeping the color scheme the same. The final request condition was a trash management plan and we needed to identify how trash was going to be managed at this site. There will be trash receptacles placed 00 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 inside and outside the building at gates and the trash will be removed from site and combined with central campus facilities by athletic staff and that goes for the recycling as well. That, I believe, satisfies the list of conditions from preliminary site plan approval. I would just like to thank the Board and I now turn it over to the Board for any questions that you may have. Chairperson Wilcox — Don't thank us yet. Explain to me Cornell's decision about the color scheme again, if you would. There are a couple of things, but the primary reason is that the University would like to have a consistent color scheme for athletic facilities within the Town of Ithaca. The Tennis Center and the Polo Center, both within the Town, were approved with this color scheme, they're identified with athletic facilities on our outlying campus within the Town and we'd like to maintain that color scheme. That's the primary reason. Board Member Hoffmann — Can I ask the Board Members if you've been up in that area recently and seen that one of the barns on the corner of Pine Tree Road and Snyder Hill Road has been re- roofed. There are two barns, they had a gray roof with sort of a greenish tint. One has been re- roofed with the same blue roofing, the one that's closest to Pine Tree Road. Actually they are not all identical, the colors, the Polo Barns has a somewhat darker roof than the Tennis Center, it may be because the blue has bleached in the Tennis Center. Blue tends to bleach fairly easily. But, it's generally the same blue color. Have you been up there recently? Board Member Thayer — I was up there yesterday and didn't notice. Board Member Hoffmann — You didn't? Well, to me, it's very noticeable. It definitely does not blend into the wooded hillside behind, it really stands out. Incidentally, as I was going around looking at colors or roofs, it's definitely not a traditional color in the Northeast United States. I think gray or black roofs are more traditional, probably because originally the roofs were either slate, which is now too expensive, but the colors have remained. Or they were the wood shingles, which turn gray with age. One thing that is blue of a very similar color are the little tops they have painted on fire hydrants. You know, the orange part underneath and then the tops are blue and assume that is to make them noticeable, rather than to have them blend in. Mr. Walker — No. The blue color is a coding for the fire department to know what capacity that fire hydrant is. A blue - painted top means it has very good water flow, almost unlimited flow at a good pressure. A green top means it's so -so. Yellow means take it easy boys. Red means you don't have enough water. Board Member Hoffmann — Alright, but I can't image that it's not to help notice where they are too, when they are needed. Mr. Walker — Well, the orange- the Town's standard color is the orange for identification, then we usually put a flag on them that's four feet high, with a little reflector disc on it. 37 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Chairperson Wilcox — So, the purpose of the paint on top is simply to color code it? Mr. Walker — The paint is to code if for the capacity of that hydrant. Board Member Hoffmann — These building as not athletic buildings, they are either veterinary or agriculture school buildings, these barns. So, I can't help wondering what's going to happen. Are all Cornell outlying buildings going to have these rather bright blue roofs and stand out, saying "We are Cornell buildings." Mr. Paradise — I can not answer that at this point. To my knowledge, there is no plan to transfer or replace Cornell's roofs with blue roofs. There's no master plan of that nature, to my knowledge, so I can't address it beyond that. Board Member Hoffmann — I think it's a very unfortunate choice, especially for these large buildings, like the Tennis Center and the Polo Barns and these horse barns. They have huge roofs and because they are in open fields, they can be seen from far away, as well as from close up. They can be seen from South Hill and West Hill, as well. Well, it's true, it sits way back down, but it sits against a wooded area and that blue color will stand out, rather than blend in, which one would hope that buildings in Town neighborhoods would do. I would think that would be a desirable thing to have buildings blend into the neighborhoods where people live. Chairperson Wilcox — When this Board discussed this back on July 1St, what was the intend for the color scheme? What were you guys going for? Board Member Hoffmann — I was hoping to see, because the style of it, we were told, was based on a typical farm building. There were some questions from us about the style too and why it had a roof that sloped one way only, rather than a pitched roof. If one were to carry that through, it seems to me that one would choose grayish brown colors or rather brownish gray colors maybe, which would be more traditional for farm buildings and I was proposing that maybe something like a gray siding with a darker gray roof. Board Member Conneman — I think Fred, that we asked them to look at the alternatives. Chairperson Wilcox — Okay. So, investigate, not change? Board Member Conneman — More or less. Well, I guess maybe Eva's feeling is that she doesn't want to set a precedent that every time Cornell comes needs to have a new building, they have those colors. I can understand that. I didn't like the architectural style. Chairperson Wilcox — Kevin? Board Member Talty —They investigated it. 001 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Board Member Hoffmann — And, in the end, I felt some resistance to a different color scheme. In the end, what I asked was to look at darker colors. I have now heard the answer and it doesn't make me very happy. I think, in a way, those of us who live in the neighborhood can see it as a statement by Cornell to us, that the concern is more to have a uniform color scheme than to have the buildings blend in with their surroundings. I think that that's not a happy solution. Chairperson Wilcox — Who wants to the color changed on the roof, besides Eva? Board Member Conneman — As long as it doesn't set a precedent. I will go on record as saying the next time they come to us and say "You let the other three through ". I'm going to say "That's got nothing to do with it." I hope the minutes will reflect that. If I'm still on this Board, that's what I will say. Board Member Talty — I totally concur with George. Board Member Conneman — I don't want to set precedents because that gets us in trouble. Chairperson Wilcox — Eva, the floor is yours. Board Member Hoffmann — Well, I did have another question. I see that you have given us the numbers of the students who are commuters in the summer camps, but I have a question about the wording of them, they are called women's and men's lacrosse and soccer teams and I can't remember from last time what their ages were. I Thought these camps were for children. Mr. Paradise — We discussed that last time, I think there was somewhat of a misunderstanding. These are sports camps, not day camps. Sports camps would typically be for high school age athletes, the older athletes and not the day camps that are other places on campus. Chairperson Wilcox — Any other questions of, can I call you Peter? I've never formally asked you. Mr. Paradise —Absolutely. Chairperson Wilcox — Any other questions of Peter this evening? Staff, all set for now? Peter, do you want to have a seat. Ladies and gentlemen, as I said, this is a Public Hearing this evening. If anyone wishes to address the Planning Board this evening about this particular agenda item, once again, we ask you to please come to the microphone, give us your name and address and we'll be very interested to hear what you have to say. I suspect we have at least two people. Joel, you wish to speak this evening? Hollis, you have your hand up, why don't you go first. wt PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Hollis Erb, 118 Snyder Hill Road — I do live next to those barns and the second roof is going up blue also. I would like to see the landscaping plan modified slightly so that the aspect on the western side where the visibility would be across the fields from the high density residences, will also have some softening by some landscaping. I grant that those residences as quite a ways away, but they don't need to look across the field onto naked lots and naked building. Thank you. Chairperson Wilcox — Would anyone else like to address the Board this evening? Joel? There being no one, I will close the Public Hearing at 8:50 and bring the matter back to the Board. Chairperson Wilcox closed the Public Hearing at 8:50 p.m. Do you want to address the landscaping on the west side or the lack thereof, either Peter of Kathryn. Mr. Paradise — I will just make note that the septic field is on the west side of the building, also the power lines are cutting in this direction, so we were very limited here and we were hesitant to put anything in here accept the fields until we had the final design from the County. So, essentially we were limited here and we were limited here. Chairperson Wilcox — Could we put something south of the septic tank up close to that, whatever it is, the 200 foot wide easement that NYSEG has something in there? Mr. Paradise — We can carry this same scheme over here, but I just want to make sure that I don't get into the septic system. Chairperson Wilcox — Very good. Thank you. Similar Plantings that are already proposed on the south side, if you will. Mr. Paradise - The same species. Chairperson Wilcox — Anything else? Staff, are we all set? Would someone like to bear with me, let me find it. Would someone like to move the draft resolution for final site plan approval? So moved by Larry Thayer? Do I have a second? Seconded by George Conneman. Mr. Barney's writing? So, we'll hold off for a second here. Dan Walker, at preliminary approval the Town Engineer requested some changes to the water metering or pressure relief valve and they came back.... Mr. Walker — Oh, that's for backflow prevention, we're satisfied. Chairperson Wilcox — They came back with changes and now the resolution has a revision to modify the water service meter equipment schematic. R( PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Mr. Walker — I don't think that even needs to be in the resolution because they won't get a plumbing permit until they get it right. Chairperson Wilcox — Is this just another little minor change? Mr. Walker — It's an administrative thing. Chairperson Wilcox — Well, then we should leave it there right? Mr. Walker — It doesn't hurt to have it in. Chairperson Wilcox — So, you wanted changes, you got the changes. This is just one small detail? Mr. Walker — The main thing we didn't want was a bit pit under ground and they've agreed to move it into the building. Chairperson Wilcox — Mr. Barney? Mr. Barney — I would suggest a new "h" "revision of sheet L -5 correcting the typographical errors in several of the symbols for the Eastern Red Cedar from "jc" to "jv ", and to carry the planting westward partially around the west end of the driveway, said planting plan to be approved by the Director of Planning." Chairperson Wilcox — Said plantings to be approved by the Director of Planning, that tends to be what we normally do, or his or her designee. A similar pattern as on the south side, moved over to the west side. Again, this is not really screening. I think, as Hollis has said, it's softening of the impact. Board Member Hoffmann — It would screen the parking area. Chairperson Wilcox — To some extent, yes. That change is acceptable Larry and George? Anything else? You all set? Any further discussion? All those in favor, please signal by saying "aye ". Is anyone opposed? No one is opposed, the motion is passed. Thank you very much. PB RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -063: Final Site Plan Approval, Cornell University — Precinct 8 Athletic Fields, Game Farm Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 62 -2- 3, 62 -2 -4, 62 -2 -5, 62 -2 -6 MOTION by Larry Thayer, seconded by George Conneman. WHEREAS: 1. This action is consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of two lighted athletic practice fields in the first phase and two unlighted M PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 athletic practice fields at a future date, a support building, stormwater facilities, and parking to accommodate 30 vehicles. The fields are proposed to be located off of Game Farm Road south of Cascadilla Creek, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 62 -2 -3, 62 -2 -4, 62 -2 -5, and 62 -2 -61 Residence District R -30. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; Peter D. Paradise, P. E., Agent, and 2. This is a Type I Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as lead agency in environmental review with respect to Site Plan Approval, Special Approval and a height variance, made a negative determination of environmental significance on July 1, 2003, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Full Environmental Assessment Form Part I, submitted by the applicant, and a Part 11 prepared by Town Planning staff, and 3. The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing on July 1, 2003, reviewed and accepting as adequate drawings and details provided in the Preliminary Site Plan submission entitled "Precinct 8 Athletic Fields Project," dated May 28, 2003, prepared by the LA Group, Landscape Architecture and Engineering, P.C., and building plans entitled "Precinct 8 Athletic Facility," sheets SK -7 rev and SK -8 rev, dated 5130103, prepared by Barradas and Partners Architects, and other application materials, and 4. The Zoning Board of Appeals granted Special Approval and a height variance for the light poles on July 21, 2003, and 5. The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing held on August 5, 2003, has reviewed and accepted as adequate for final site plan approval, a revised plan entitled "Landscaping Plan" (L -5) dated 5128103 and revised 7114103, and prepared by the LA Group, and other application materials, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby grants Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed Cornell University Precinct 8 Athletic Fields located off Game Farm Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 62 -2 -3, 62 -2 -4, 62 -2 -5, and 62 -2 -6, as shown on drawings and details provided in the Preliminary Site Plan submission entitled "Precinct 8 Athletic Fields Project," dated May 28, 2003, prepared by the LA Group, Landscape Architecture and Engineering, P. C., building plans entitled "Precinct 8 Athletic Facility," sheets SK -7 rev and SK -8 rev, dated 5130103, prepared by Barradas and Partners Architects, and revised Landscaping Plan (L -5) dated 5128103 and revised 7114103, and prepared by the LA Group, and other application materials subject to the following conditions: a. revision of sheet L -4A, "Water Service Connection Plan & Details" to modify the water service metering equipment schematic prior to issuance of any building or construction permit, and W� PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 b. submission of evidence of County Health Department approval for the proposed on site septic system prior to issuance of any building or construction permits, and C. outdoor lights used to illuminate the athletic fields will be shut off by 9:00 PM every night, and d. no amplified sound shall be used on the playing fields or anywhere else on the site outside of the building, and, e. regular maintenance and inspections of the stormwater management facilities as outlined in the Stormwater Maintenance Plan for Precinct 8 Athletic Fields, including annual inspections of catch basins, pipes, and detention basins, and f. notification to the responsible highway departments including Tompkins County, Town of Dryden, Town of Ithaca, prior to importation and trucking of fill material to the project site on Game Farm Road, and g. transport of fill material for Phase II of the project shall be in accordance with the Truck Routing Plan outlined in the July 14, 2003 letter from Cornell University,and be restricted to the hours between 8:30AM and 4:30PM, so as to not overlap with peak hour traffic. h. revision of sheet L -5 (Landscaping Plan) correcting the typographical errors in several of the symbols for the Eastern Red Cedar from "JC" to "JV'; and to add the plantings westward partially around the west end of the driveway, said planting plan to be approved by the Director of Planning. The vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Hoffmann, Conneman , Thayer, Talty. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mitrano, Howe The motion was declared to be carried unanimously. Board Member Conneman — I would like to complement Peter on sending his e -mail about the burning lights. Cornell is not always forthcoming honestly about those things. Thank you. I appreciate that. Chairperson Wilcox — We have one more agenda item ladies and gentlemen, so if you will kindly do me a favor and please take your discussion to the hallway. AGENDA ITEM : PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Modification of Condition 1(a) of the Planning Board's Resolution granted on May 15, 2001, for the subdivision of Tax Parcel No. 35 -1 -18 on Elmira Road (divided into a 45.141 and a M] PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 2.617 acre parcels), Business District "C" and R -30 Residential District. Condition 1(a) required consolidation of the 45.141 acre parcel with adjacent Tax Parcel No. 35 -1 -5.2 by May 15, 2002. The original subdivision approval was granted on August 22, 2000, and required consolidation within six months. Sally A. Cortright, Owner; NYS Office of Parks - Finger Lakes Region, Applicant; Sue A. Poelvoorde, Agent. Chairperson Wilcox — At 8:55, the next item is a Public Hearing for consideration of Modification of Condition 1(a) of the Planning Board's Resolution granted on May 15, 2001, for the subdivision of Tax Parcel No. 35 -1 -18 on Elmira Road (divided into a 45.141 and a 2.617 acre parcels), Business District "C" and R -30 Residential District. Condition 1(a) required consolidation of the 45.141 acre parcel with adjacent Tax Parcel No. 35 -1 -5.2 by May 15, 2002. The original subdivision approval was granted on August 22, 2000, and required consolidation within six months. Sally A. Cortright, Owner; NYS Office of Parks - Finger Lakes Region, Applicant; Sue A. Poelvoorde, Agent. Chairperson Wilcox — We have seen this before, I have talked to Sue on Monday, she faxed, to me a copy of a letter, dated July 7, 2003 to Bruno Mazza, asking for an update on what was happening with regard to the Cortright property. Bottom line is, is that there are some title issues. I don't know why things are moving slowly, but slowly they are moving. I just simply asked that she provide me with this so that the Board could see that New York State is interested in completing the acquisition of this property to add to the Black Diamond Trail. I think we, as a Board, are interested and hopeful that it happens at some point, but through no fault of State Parks , they've been unable to acquire the land, therefore the resolution in front of us to extend the condition for another year. Whether a year is enough, whether the State will eventually drop it, I don't know at this point. Is there anything else. Ms. Ritter — The only thing that I was going to say was does the Board want to continue to do this, I was going to actually ask John, is there a way to allow this consolidation to be contingent upon a sale. This is the normal wording that we have for consolidations. I didn't know if it has to be based upon a timing or a particular action by the applicant. Mr. Barney — Part of the problem is that the subdivision dies a natural death if they don't take action in under, I think it's 36 months or something like that. So, I think this is fine. would do this just to kind of revise the subdivision. Ms. Ritter — Okay. Chairperson Wilcox — Does the clock start counting each time they come back here? Mr. Barney — Well, that's a good question. They're not outside of the 36 months at this point, I believe. Although they're pressing it. Oh no, that may be. August 22nd of 2000 was when it was granted? .i PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Mr. Ritter — Well, how does that work? Is it when it was initially granted or when we give an extension? Mr. Barney — Well, that's a good question. Mr. Walker — The condition was for the condition of the subdivision. Ms. Ritter — Does that sort of renew the subdivision approval? Mr. Barney — I'm not sure that does. You might want to consider whether you want to renew- now that I look — Ms. Ritter —Yeah, it was May 15, 2001. Mr. Barney — Was the last extension? Ms. Ritter — Yes, or- no Mr. Barney — The approval was granted on August 22, 2000. Ms. Ritter — You're right. Chairperson Wilcox — So, 36 months. Mr. Barney — You're two weeks away. Chairperson Wilcox- Herb, you're sitting out there very patiently. This is a Public Hearing. I don't know whether you're just observing. You're the only one out there. I formally open the Public Hearing and since you do not wish to speak, I formally close the Public Hearing. Chairperson Wilcox opened the Public Hearing at 8:59 p.m. With no persons present to be heard, Chairperson Wilcox closed the Public Hearing at 9:00 p.m. Board Member Hoffmann — Oh, maybe I should add, I'm really sorry that we didn't get your letter until after we had already taken care of the SEAR resolution. Chairperson Wilcox- Unfortunately, Herb, I was on vacation so, I didn't get your e -mail, so the Board got this afterwards. But, your comments had been addressed in Cornell's project. Mr. Barney — I would go ahead and extend it. It probably will need to be advertised anyway. Why don't you just deal with what you're dealing with tonight. mi PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Chairperson Wilcox — Maybe somebody could call Bruno Mazza and get some idea of when. I thought about calling him and decided not to, but to get some idea of when and if the issues with the estate and clear title to the land might be resolved. Sue Poelvoorde did, when I talked to her, say she has not received a response from Mr. Mazza to her July 7`" letter. So, in the month, the four weeks since it was written, she has not received a response. All right, we have a draft resolution in front of us and the Chair will move the resolution as drafted, a second? Thank you George. All those in favor, please signal by saying "aye ". Anybody opposed? No one is opposed. Thank you very much. PB RESOLUTION NO. 2003- 064: Modification of Condition 1(a) of Modification of Condition 2(a) of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for Tax Parcel No. 35 -1 -18, 653 Elmira Road MOTION by Fred Wilcox, seconded by George Conneman. WHEREAS: 1. This action is consideration of Modification of Condition 1(a) of the Planning Board's Resolution granted on May 15, 2001, for the subdivision of Tax Parcel No. 35 -1 -18 on Elmira Road (divided into 45.141 and 2.617 acre parcels), Business District "C" and R -30 Residential District. Condition 1(a) required consolidation of the 45.141 acre parcel with adjacent Tax Parcel No. 35 -1 -5.2 by May 15 2002. The original subdivision approval was granted on August 22, 2000, and required consolidation within six months. Sally A. Cortright, Owner; NYS Office of Parks - Finger Lakes Region, Applicant; Sue A. Poelvoorde, Agent, and 2. The Planning Board, in granting Modification of Condition 1(a) Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for Tax Parcel No. 35 -1 -18 on May 15, 2001 modified the condition of approval by allowing an extension that states "Within one year of this approval, consolidation of the 45.141 acre parcel (Parcel B) with adjacent Tax Parcel No. 35- 1 -5.2" (now owned by N. Y. S. Parks), "and submission to the Town of Ithaca of a copy of the request to the Tompkins County Assessment Office for consolidation of said parcels ", and 3. The applicant has submitted a request asking that the Planning Board provide a further extension on the consolidation requirement, and has suggested that the time period for consolidation be extended to August 31, 2004, and 4. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to Subdivision Approval, has on August 22, 2000, made a negative determination of environmental significance, and RO PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 5. The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing held on August 5, 2003, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a letter requesting said modifications from Sue A. Poelvoorde, Natural Resources Planner for the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby grants modification of Condition 1(a) in the Resolution for Modification of Condition 2(a) of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for Tax Parcel No. 35 -1 -18, granted May 15, 2001, to extend the necessary time period to consolidate the 45.141 acres of the Cortright subdivision with adjacent Tax Parcel No. 35 -1 -5.2 (now owned by N.Y. S. Parks) to August 31, 2004, subject to the following conditions: a. Within one year of this approval, consolidation of the 45.141 acre parcel (Parcel B) with adjacent Tax Parcel No. 35- 1 -5.2, and submission to the Town of Ithaca of a copy of the request to the Tompkins County Assessment Office for consolidation of said parcels, and b. Submission for signing by the Chair of the Planning Board of an original or mylar copy of the plat and three dark line prints, prior to filing with Tompkins County Clerk's Office, and c. Submission to the Attorney for the Town of the proposed deed for Parcel B for approval and confirmation of the description of the easement granting access (Parcel B). The vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Hoffmann, Conneman , Thayer, Talty. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mitrano, Howe The motion was declared to be carried unanimously. Chairperson Wilcox- Alrighty, that's out of the way. We're not doing too bad ladies and gentlemen. AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Minutes: July 15, 2003. Chairperson Wilcox — Approval of minutes, so moved by the Chair. Seconded by Larry Thayer. Board Member Talty — Front page coverage from that meeting, may I add. M PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Chairperson Wilcox- I'm sorry, I missed something. Board Member Talty — It was on the front page of the paper the following day. Chairperson Wilcox — Yes it was. Above the fold. It must have been a slow day. That's sort of first page, second section kind of stuff. I was kind of surprised to see it there. Eva, you have you changes? Lori accepts them. All those in favor, as modified by Eva's changes, please signal by saying "aye" anybody opposed? And there are no abstentions. PB RESOLUTION NO. 2003- 065: Approval of Minutes — July 15, 2003 MOTION by Fred Wilcox, seconded by Larry Thayer. RESOLVED, that the Planning Board does hereby approve and adopt the July 15, 2003 minutes as the official minutes of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board for the said meetings as presented with corrections. The vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Hoffmann, Conneman , Thayer, Talty. NAYS: None. ABSENT. Mitrano, Howe The motion was declared to be carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: OTHER BUSINESS and Consider cancellation of August 19, 2003 Meeting Chairperson Wilcox — Other business guys, we have a memo from Chris Balestra imploring people to at least think about articles of suggestions for the Tow Hall Newsletter. I don't think a member of the Planning Board has yet to write one, but if you're so inclined, here's your potential opportunity. So have at it if you feel like writing something. The other thing is the Planning Federation Conference is coming up in September. Registration materials, both hotel and conference materials have to be submitted, I think, by August 18th. I think Chris is interested in going, I'm interested in going and if another member of the Board — generally the Town Budget usually has enough money for two or three members of the Town Planning Board to go. I encourage anybody who has not gone to a planning Federation to do it. It's been in Saratoga the last couple years, it's in Lake Placid this year, but it does take three days away or four days really, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. For those of us working stiffs it's three days of vacation that have to be used up. But, I encourage it. If you're interested in going, please get back to, I think Jon Kanter, in his e -mail, wanted people to get back to Chris. U-0 PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Ms. Ritter — Yeah, get back to Chris. Chairperson Wilcox — And I will coordinate with her in terms of getting my forms filled out and all of that. Mr. Ritter — And the deadline again? Chairperson Wilcox — August 18th I believe is the date to have the, I think it's both the materials into the hotel and to the New York Planning Federation for compensation. SO, it's coming up, today's the fifth. It's two weeks from yesterday. That's it for my business. Any other business from members of the Board. Board Member Conneman — I have two questions. I noticed that those trailers are still on Elmira Road furniture place, have they made any moves? This is August. Mr. Smith — I believe they were re- located to the location shown on the site plan and I think he was given a year or maybe 18 months to keep them there or to make any changes. Ms. Ritter — I think that's right. Board Member Conneman — I was thinking it was a year or so. What about Longview? I was down that way, just looking around a bit. Are they going to build there or did they just dump the stuff? Ms. Ritter — What do you mean? Board Member Conneman — They were going to build a pavilion. Mr. Smith — Right. Board Member Conneman — Is the pavilion coming? Mr. Smith — Yeah, they're doing the fill and grading now, they're getting the material from College Circle, which is just finishing up. I don't believe they've submitted a building permit yet. Board Member Conneman- I was asking because it looked like they had just dumped it. Chairperson Wilcox — That fill might sit there all winter and settle and then in the spring, don't know. Board Member Conneman — I was just curious. Chairperson Wilcox — We may be seeing College Circle back, potentially? % PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Ms. Ritter — You will be. Chairperson Wilcox — We will be. I had a conversation with Susan yesturday. They need more parking. My only comment to Sue, when we spoke was, a hundred spaces was what you said right? Ms. Ritter — We met with Fred VanderBurg and the people who own College Circle Apartments did not accurately represent how much parking is actually needed for College Circle and they went in and asked him for the necessary parking based upon the numbers that they were given and they were incorrect. Chairperson Wilcox — My only comment to Sue off the top of my head was they needed a hundred more parking spaces and the asphalt to accommodate them and I don't want to give up any of the open space that the kids are going to be playing football and Frisbee. Board Member Conneman — This was a large miscalculation because we were very precise about this. We allowed them to put more spaces in because we made the stalls smaller because the cars were smaller. Remember that? Board Member Talty — Yeah. Ms. Ritter — It sounds as though 80 percent of the students or maybe most of the students come in with a car. I forget the numbers. Mr. Smith — I think he used representation that the original owners told Ithaca College and them that only approximately 60 percent of the students were coming with cars and that's what they made their calculations on and now they find out with the housing requests when people come in, that it's closer to 90 percent. Ms. Ritter — And they're proposing it for an area that is actually disturbed. It's an area - I don't know if you've been out there, the road that goes along the athletic fields. So it's already a disturbed area already. It's not a big field. Chairperson Wilcox — That would be on Ithaca College's property? Ms. Ritter — That's right, it goes between the two properties. It's in both of them actually. Chairperson Wilcox — I don't want to prejudge before we see it. Board Member Hoffmann — Is it the road that goes west of the fields then? Ms. Ritter — It swings up and around, that road. Actually — Chairperson Wilcox — It's the connector road between the College and College Circle. The new connector road. I,7K PLANNING BOARD August 5, 2003 MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 Board Member Hoffmann — Not the one that's closer to the UNA? Ms. Ritter — It is that road that swings up that way, but the parking won't go all the way up along that road and they will be closing that road off and just allowing maintenance vehicles to exit. They won't allow them to exit over to that UNA area. Mr. Smith — The area being disturbed is basically a gravel driveway, an open lot. Ms. Ritter — September 2 "d Chairperson Wilcox — Alright good. We have one other item that I have. Anything else in terms of other business? We have the opportunity to consider cancellation of the next meeting, August 19th Presumably because no applications will be ready on that date? Ms. Ritter — That's right. Chairperson Wilcox — The Chair will move cancellation of the August 19th meeting. Do I have a second? Seconded by Kevin Talty. All in favor? No one is opposed. . PB RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -066: Cancellation of August 19, 2003 Planning Board Meeting MOTION made by Fred Wilcox, seconded by Kevin Tally. RESOLVED, that the Planning Board does hereby cancel the August 19, 2003 meeting of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board. THERE being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote. The vote on the motion resulted as follows: AYES: Wilcox, Hoffmann, Conneman , Thayer, Tally. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mitrano, Howe The motion was declared to be carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM: ADJOURNMENT: Upon MOTION, Chairperson Wilcox declared the August 5, 2003 meeting of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board duly adjourned at 9:09 p.m. Res ectfully submitted, • Lori Love, Deputy Clerk 51 TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Tuesday, August 5, 2003 AGENDA 7:00 P.M. Persons to be heard (no more than five minutes). 7:04 P.M. SEQR Determination: Sgrecci /McOmber 2 -Lot Subdivision, 1 128 Trumansburg Road. 7:05 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two -lot subdivision located southeast of 1128 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 27 -1- 11.1, Residence District R -15. The proposal includes subdividing 7,832 +/- square feet from Tax parcel No. 27 -1 -11.1, to be consolidated with Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -12. Carl & Marilyn Sgrecci, Owners; Roger & Priscilla McOmber, Applicants. 7:10 P.M. SEQR Determination: Leonardo 2 -Lot Subdivision, Sesame Street. 7:15 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two -lot subdivision located off Sesame Street, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 37 -1 -20.5, 37 -1 -20.6, and 37 -1 -20.7, Residence District R -15. The proposal includes subdividing Tax Parcel No. 37 -1 -20.6 in half and consolidating the two pieces with the adjacent parcels, creating two larger parcels. Clara Leonardo, Owner; Richard Leonardo, Applicant. 7:20 P.M. SEQR Determination: R. Drake 2 -Lot Subdivision, Max's Drive. •7:25 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed 2- lot subdivision located at the end of Max's Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 28 -1 -3.62 and 28 -1- 3.72, Agricultural District. The proposal includes subdividing an 8,800 +/- square foot strip at the end of Max's Drive from Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.72, to be consolidated with Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.62 to provide access to this property. The project also involves a modification of the northern boundary line of Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.62. Robert A. Drake, Owner /Applicant; Joseph W. Allen, Agent. 7:30 P.M. SEQR Determination: Country Club of Ithaca, 189 Pleasant Grove Road. 7:50 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Approval and a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed renovations and additions to the Country Club of Ithaca located at 189 Pleasant Grove Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 68 -1 -1.2 and 71 -7 -1 and Village of Cayuga Heights Tax Parcel No. 10 -5 -5, Residence District R -30. The project includes a 9,500 +/- square foot addition to the clubhouse, a 600 +/- square foot addition to the poolhouse, adding 37 parking spaces, new stormwater facilities, and changes to the walkways and landscaping. The project is located in both the Town of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights. Country Club of Ithaca, Owner; Schopfer Architects LLP, Applicants, Robert J. Seigart, Agent. 8:15 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of two lighted athletic practice fields in the first phase and two unlighted athletic practice fields at a future date, a support building, stormwater facilities, and parking to accommodate 30 vehicles. The fields are proposed to be located off of Game Farm Road south of Cascadilla Creek, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 62 -2 -3, 62 -24, 62 -2 -5, and 62 -2 -6, Residence District R -30. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; Peter D. Paradise, P.E., Agent. 8 :35 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Modification of Condition 1(a) of the Planning Board's Resolution granted on May 15, 2001, for the subdivision of Tax Parcel No. 35 -1 -18 on Elmira Road (divided into a 45.141 and a 2.617 acre parcels), Business District "C" and R -30 Residential District. Condition 1(a) required consolidation of the 45.141 acre parcel with adjacent Tax Parcel No. 35 -1 -5.2 by May 15, 2002. The original subdivision approval was granted on August 22, 2000, and required consolidation within six months. Sally A. Cortright, Owner; NYS Office of Parks - Finger Lakes Region, Applicant; Sue A. Poelvoorde, Agent. 12. Persons to be heard (continued from beginning of meeting if necessary). 13. Approval of Minutes: July 15, 2003. 14. Other Business: Consider cancellation of August 19, 2003 Meeting. • 15. Adjournment. Jonathan Kanter, AICP Director of Planning 273 -1747 NOTE: IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PLANNING BOARD IS UNABLE TO ATTEND, PLEASE NOTIFY SANDY POLCE AT 273 -1747. (A quorum of four (4) members is necessary to conduct Planning Board business.) TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Tuesday, August 5, 2003 Oy direction of the Chairperson of the Planning Board, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Public Hearings will be held by the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca on Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, N.Y., at the following times and on the following matters: 7:05 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two -lot subdivision located southeast of 1128 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -11.1, Residence District R -15. The proposal includes subdividing 7,832 +/- square feet from Tax parcel No. 27 -1 -11.1, to be consolidated with Tax Parcel No. 27 -1 -12. Carl & Marilyn Sgrecci, Owners; Roger & Priscilla McOmber, Applicants. 7:15 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two -lot subdivision located off Sesame Street, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 37 -1 -20.5, 37 -1 -20.6, and 37 -1 -20.7, Residence District R -15. The proposal includes subdividing Tax Parcel No. 37 -1 -20.6 in half and consolidating the two pieces with the adjacent parcels, creating two larger parcels. Clara Leonardo, Owner; Richard Leonardo, Applicant. 7:25 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed 2 -lot subdivision located at the end of Max's Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 28 -1 -3.62 and 28 -1 -3.72, Agricultural District. The proposal includes subdividing an 8,800 +/- square foot strip at the end of Max's Drive from Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.72, to be consolidated with Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.62 to provide access to this property. The project also involves a modification of the northern boundary line of Tax Parcel No. 28 -1 -3.62. Robert A. Drake, Owner /Applicant; Joseph W. Allen, Agent. 7:50 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Approval and a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Special Approval for the proposed renovations and additions to the Country Club of Ithaca located is at 189 Pleasant Grove Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 68 -1 -1.2 and 71 -7 -1 and Village of Cayuga Heights Tax Parcel No. 10 -5 -5, Residence District R -30. The project includes a 9,500 +/- square foot addition to the clubhouse, a 600 +/- square foot addition to the poolhouse, adding 37 parking spaces, new stormwater facilities, and changes to the walkways and landscaping. The project is located in both the Town of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights. Country Club of Ithaca, Owner; Schopfer Architects LLP, Applicants, Robert J. Seigart, Agent. 8:15 P.M. Consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of two lighted athletic practice fields in the first phase and two unlighted athletic practice fields at a future date, a support building, stormwater facilities, and parking to accommodate 30 vehicles. The fields are proposed to be located off of Game Farm Road south of Cascadilla Creek, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 62 -2 -3, 62 -2 -4, 62 -2 -5, and 62 -2 -6, Residence District R -30. Cornell University, Owner /Applicant; Peter D. Paradise, P.E., Agent. 8:35 P.M. Consideration of Modification of Condition I (a) of the Planning Board's Resolution granted on May 15, 2001, for the subdivision of Tax Parcel No. 35 -1 -18 on Elmira Road (divided into a 45.141 and a 2.617 acre parcels), Business District "C" and R -30 Residential District. Condition l(a) required consolidation of the 45.141 acre parcel with adjacent Tax Parcel No. 35 -1 -5.2 by May 15, 2002. The original subdivision approval was granted on August 22, 2000, and required consolidation within six months. Sally A. Cortright, Owner; NYS Office of Parks - Finger Lakes Region, Applicant; Sue A. Poelvoorde, Agent. Said Planning Board will at said times and said place hear all persons in support of such matters or objections thereto. Persons may appear by agent or in person. Individuals with visual impairments, hearing impairments or other special needs, will be provided with assistance as necessary, upon request. Persons desiring assistance must make such a request not less than 48 hours prior to the time of the public hearings. • Jonathan Kanter, AICP Director of Planning 273 -1747 Dated: Monday, July 28, 2003 Publish: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 • TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Tuesday, August 5, 2003 IBy direction of the Chair - person of the Planning Board, NOTICE IS HEREBY 'GIVEN that Public Hearings) 'will be held by the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca I Ion Tuesday, August 5,' 2003, at 215 North Tioga (Street, Ithaca, N.Y., at the following times and on the ifollowing matters: ' I 7:05 P,M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two -lot subdivision located southeast of 1 128 Trumonsburg Rood, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 27-1 - 11.1, Residence District R- 15. The proposal includes subdividing 7,832 +/- ,square feet from Tax parcel j The Ithaca Journal � Wednesday, July 30, 20031 No. 27 -1 -11.1, to be con-( solidated with Tax -Parcel i No. 27 -1.12. Carl & Mori m' Sgrecci, Owners; Rogger' & Priscilla McOmber, Ap- plicants. 7:15 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two-lot subdivision'. located off Sesame Street, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 37- 1.20.5, 37 -1 -' 20.6, and 37.1 -20.7, Resi -1 ,dence District R -15. The proposal includes subdivid -` 'in g Tax Parcel No. 37.1 -; 20.6 in half and consolidat -.' !ingg the two pieces with the adjacent parcels, creating ',two larger parcels. Clara Leonardo, Owner; Richards (Leonardo, Applicant. 7:25 P.M. Consideration iof Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed Not subdivision, located at the end of Max's Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax; IParcel No.'s 28.1 -3.62 and 28- 1.3.72, Agricultural Dis- trict. The proposal includes subdividing on 8,800 +/ square foot strip at the end of Max's Drive from -Taxi I Parcel No. 28- 13.72, to be consolidated with Tax Parcel No. 28- 1.3.62 to piovide ;access to this property. The roject also involves a modi- fication of the northern boundary line of Tax Parcel, No. 28. 13.62. Robert A.; Drake, Owner /Applicant' Joseph W. Allen, Agent. 7:50 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Ap- proval and a recommendo- tion to the Zoning Board of ,Appeals regarding Special ;Approval for the proposed 'renovations and additions to' ithe Country Club of Ithaca (located at 189 Pleasant. ;Grove Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s' 68-1-1.2, 'and 71 -7 -1 and Village of Cayuga Heights Tax Parcel �No. 10 -5 -5, Residence Dis-, itrict R -30. The project inP cludes a 9,500 +/- square 'foot addition to the club -; 'house, a 600 +/- squarei Moot addition to the 1poolhouse, adding 37 park -( ing spaces, new stormwoter I facilities, and changes to the j ,walkways and landscaping. (The project is located in (both the Town of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights. Country Club of, )Ithaca, Owner; Schopfer Architects LLP, Applicants, Robert J. Seigart, Agent_ ' Fife P.M. Consideration of Final Site Plan Approval I for the proposed construc -� Lion of two lighted athletic practice fields in the first, phase and two unlighted athletic practice fields at a future date, a support build- ( ing, stormwater facilities, and PParking to accommo- date 30 vehicles. The fields I are proposed to be located off of Game Farm Rood (south of Coscadillo Creek, (Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel, No.'s 62.2 -31 62 -2.4, 62.2- 5, and 62 -2.6, Residence 'District R -30. Cornell Uni- iversity, Owner /Applicant; 1Peter D. Paradise, P.E., . Agent. 8 :35 P.M. Consideration of Modification of Condition 1(a) of the Planning Board's ;Resolution granted on May. 151 2001, for the subdivi- sion of Tax Parcel No. 35 -1- 18 on Elmira Road (divided into a 45.141 and a 2.617 acre parcels), Business Dis• trict "C" and R -30 Residen- tial District. Condition 1(al required consolidation of the 45.141 acre parcel with adjacent Tax Parcel No. 35- 1 -5.2 by May 15, 2002. The original subdivision ap- proval was granted on Au- gust 22, 2000, and re- quired consolidation within six months. Sally A. Cortright, Owner; N Of of Parks - Finger Lakes Region, Applicant; • Sue A. Poelvoorde, Agent. Said Planning Board will at said times and said place hear all persons in support of such matters or objections' Ithereto. Persons may ap- PPear by agent or in person. jlndividuals with visual im jpairments, hearing impair -! Iments or other special needs, will be provided with assistance, as necessary, (upon request. Persons desir- ing assistance must make! such a request not less than 48 hours prior to the time of the public hearings. Jonathan Kanter, A1CP' Director of Planning; 273- 1747, . Dated: Monday. July 28, 2003 July 30, 2003 • TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD SIGN -IN SHEET DATE: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 (PLEASE PRINT TO ENSURE ACCURACY IN OFFICIAL MINUTES) PLEASE PRINT NAME n PLEASE PRINTADDRESS /AFFILIATION e1c �� S c �� 1 1 vv\ 2u l �-g t-1 YY�YI S I�c� .,L,4 acq� � 4c o (� S r 4 =fLc d- I'7 Q i aJ 64�')� Cc � ) j 3o 1 -1 Vp'6 P.0 S� RtcAL.-eom aj-�A. a I qll RCL TA, (U o, 9 15 o z s. F o- �� `( G gOvv L� Jv`^�SS Uj\tS lA4-� ( )46- -cam N w J r 0 TOWN OF ITHACA (at AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I, Sandra Polce being duly sworn, depose and say that I am a Senior Typist for the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York; that the following Notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town of Ithaca and that said Notice has been duly published in the local newspaper, The Ithaca Journal, Notice of Public Hearings to be held by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board in the Town of Ithaca Town Hall 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York, on Tuesday, gust 5, 2003 commencing at 7:00 P.M., as per attached. Location of Sign Board used for Posting: Town Clerk Sign Board — 215 North Tio ag Street. Date of Posting Date of Publication July 28, 2003 July 30, 2003 5xoy � G'ctc Sandra Polce, Senior Typist Town of Ithaca. STATE OF NEW YORK) SS: COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of July 2003. Notary Public CONNIE F. 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