PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD AGENDA The regular meeting of the PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD will be held at 6:00 p.m. on DECEMBER 19TH, 2017 in COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS, City Hall, 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, NY. AGENDA ITEM Approx. Start Time 1. Agenda Review 6:00 2. Special Order of Business - Mini Training & Discussion Variances Gino Leonardi, Zoning Administrator, Theresa Deschanes, Board of Zoning Appeals Member, and Steven Beer, BZA Chair. 6:05 3 Privilege of the Floor (3-minute maximum per person if you will be speaking about a project with a scheduled PUBLIC HEARING below, you are highly encouraged to speak at that time) 4. Site Plan Review A. Project Chesterson House (Building Addition, Parking and Landscape Improvements) 6:45 Location Applicant : Actions 111-115 The Knoll Karl Johnson for Chesterson House Inc. Declaration of Lead Agency Public Hearing Potential Determination of Environmental Significance Project Description: The applicant is proposing to expand and convert a single family home into a congregate living facility for up to 16 individuals. The expansion will involve the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a two-story addition containing 4 bedrooms. Site modifications include expansion of the existing parking area to connect it to the parking area on the adjacent 115 The Knoll and the installation of walkways, a terrace and patio, bike racks and lighting. Site development will include the removal of ten mature trees. The project requires the consolidation of 115 & 111 the Knoll. The project is in the R-U Zoning district and the Cornell Heights Historic District and requires ILPC review and approval. This is a Type I Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance ( CEQRO ) 176-4 B.(1)(h)[4] and the State Environmental Quality Review Act ( SEQRA ) 617.4 (b)(9) and is subject to environmental review. C. 119-123 College Ave Update 7:05 D. Stewart Park Playground Update 7:35 E. Waterfront Project Sketch Plan 7:55 5. Old/New Business Planning Board Recommendation to Council regarding the Proposed Parks Master Plan 6. Reports CITY OF ITHACA 108 E. Green St. Third Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690 JoAnn Cornish, Director DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, BUILDING, ZONING, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Division of Planning & Economic Development Planning & Development 607-274-6550 Community Development/IURA 607-274-6565 E-Mail: dgrunder@cityofithaca.org Start Times: Start times are approximate only APPLICANTS are responsible for being available at whatever time(s) their agenda item(s) is actually discussed. A. Planning Board Chair (verbal) B. Director of Planning & Development (verbal) 7. Approval of Minutes: November 28, 2017 (time permitting) 9:05 8. Adjournment 9:15 ACCESSING MEETING MATERIALS ONLINE You may access this agenda (including attachments) by going to the Agenda Center on the City web site (www.cityofithaca.org/agendacenter), under Planning & Development Board. For ease-of-access, a link to the most recent Planning Board agenda is always accessible on the Planning Board home page: http://www.cityofithaca.org/354/planning-development-board. 6:35 8:15 8:35

PROPOSED RESOLUTION Declaration of Lead Agency Chesterton House Building Addition & Landscape Improvements 111-113 The Knoll Site Plan Review City of Ithaca Planning & Development Board December 19,2017 WHEREAS: 6 NYCRR, Part 617, of the State Environmental Quality Review Law and Chapter 176.6 of the City Code, Environmental Quality Review, require that a Lead Agency be established for conducting Environmental Review of projects in accordance with local and state environmental law, and WHEREAS: State Law specifies that, for actions governed by local environmental review, the Lead Agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action, and WHEREAS: an application has been submitted for review and approval by the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board for a building addition and landscape improvements at 111-113 The Knoll by Karl Johnson for Chesterton House Inc., and WHEREAS: the applicant proposes to expand and convert a single family home into a congregate living facility for up to 16 individuals. The expansion will involve the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a two-story addition containing 4 bedrooms. Site modifications include expansion of the existing parking area to connect it to the parking area on the adjacent 115 The Knoll and the installation of walkways, a terrace and patio, bike racks and lighting. Site development will include the removal of ten mature trees. The project requires the consolidation of 115 & 111 the Knoll. The project is in the R-U Zoning district and the Cornell Heights Historic District and requires ILPC review and approval, and WHEREAS: because the project is within the Cornell Heights Historic District, it is a Type 1 Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance ("CEQRO"), 176-1 B. (h)[4], and the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), 617.4(b)(11), and is subject to Environmental Review, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: that the Planning Board, being the local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action, is by way of this resolution declaring itself Lead Agency in Environmental Review for the proposed project. Moved by: Seconded by: In favor: Against: Abstain: Absent: Vacancies: One

PROPOSED RESOLUTION CEQR- Negative Declaration Chesterton House Building Addition & Landscape Improvements 111-113 The Knoll Site Plan Review City of Ithaca Planning & Development Board December 19, 2017 WHEREAS: an application has been submitted for review and approval by the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board for a building addition and landscape improvements at 111-113 The Knoll by Karl Johnson for Chesterton House Inc., and WHEREAS: the applicant proposes to expand and convert a single family home into a congregate living facility for up to 16 individuals. The expansion will involve the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a two-story addition containing 4 bedrooms. Site modifications include expansion of the existing parking area to connect it to the parking area on the adjacent 115 The Knoll and the installation of walkways, a terrace and patio, bike racks and lighting. Site development will include the removal of ten mature trees. The project requires the consolidation of 115 & 111 the Knoll. The project is in the R-U Zoning district and the Cornell Heights Historic District and requires ILPC review and approval, and WHEREAS: because the project is within the Cornell Heights Historic District, it is a Type 1 Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance ("CEQRO"), 176-1 B. (h)[4], and the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), 617.4(b)(lI), and is subject to Environmental Review, WHEREAS: the Planning Board, being the local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action, has on December 19, 2017 declared itself Lead Agency in Environmental Review for the proposed project, and WHEREAS: this Board, acting as Lead Agency in Environmental Review, has on February 28, 2017 reviewed and accepted as adequate: a Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF), Part 1, submitted by the applicant, Part 2 prepared by Planning staff; drawings titled "Boundary and Topographic Map No. 111-115 The Knoll, City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York" dated 11/1/17 and prepared by Darren A Brock 1.S., "Site Demo Plan (LIOO)", "Layout Plan (LIOl)", "Planting Plan (1102)" and "Elevations (A201 & A202), dated 11/14/17 and prepared by Stream Collaborative; and other application materials, and WHEREAS: the City of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council, Tompkins County Planning Department, and other interested parties have been given the opportunity to comment on the proposed project and any received comments have been considered, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: that the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board determines the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act. Moved by: Seconded by: In favor: Against: Abstain: Absent: Vacancies: One

City of Ithaca Parks and Recreation Master Plan PEDC Presentation November 8, 2017

Agenda Project Introduction The Research Process Key Findings Key Recommendations Questions

Background Challenges Retain youth and attract young professionals More than 60% of all property within the City is classified as tax-exempt Diverse system that includes very small neighborhood parks and very large regional parks No dedicated park department Operations and maintenance challenges Park utilization

Project Goals Engage the community, leadership, and stakeholders Utilize a wide variety of data sources and best practices Determine unique Level of Service (LOS) standards Shape financial and operational preparedness Develop a dynamic and realistic strategic action plan

Project Process Site & facility assessments Programs & service assessments Financial analysis Levels of service standards Data collection & review Where Are We Today? Where Are We Going Tomorrow? Community outreach Statistically-valid survey Electronic survey Demographics and trends analysis Interview and focus groups Needs prioritization Governance review Management standards Capital improvement planning Funding and revenue planning Strategic action plan Final plan How Do We Get There?

Key Findings

Demographics are Changing

Demographics are Changing Population by Age Segment 0-12 13-17 18-24 25-34 35-54 55-64 65-74 75+ 3% 4% 4% 4% 4% 3% 4% 5% 5% 6% 6% 6% 7% 7% 8% 6% 7% 6% 7% 7% 12% 12% 12% 11% 11% 7% 9% 10% 11% 12% 12% 13% 13% 13% 14% 15% 16% 17% 17% 18% 28% 26% 25% 24% 23% 13% 14% 14% 14% 14% 53% 51% 50% 49% 48% 10% 10% 9% 9% 9% 7% 6% 6% 6% 6% 2% 2% 2% 17% 2% 16% 2% 16% 16% 15% 6% 5% 5% 5% 5% 0 2010 2016 2021 2026 2031 2010 2016 2021 2026 2031 Ithaca USA

Demographics are Changing

State of the City s Parks Majority of parks do not have any planned capital improvement projects Some major capital improvements are needed The most reported corrective action pertained to signage Some parks are used throughout the year and others have very little use in general Several neighborhood parks with little to no site amenities

Known Service Gaps Neighborhood park acres Paved trails Picnic shelters Adult baseball fields Basketball courts Sand volleyball courts Splash pads Indoor recreation space

City - Programs Program Overall Rank Special events 1 Farmers' market 2 Adult fitness & wellness programs 3 Nature programs/environmental education 4 Adult continuing education programs 5 Adult sports programs 6 Adult art, dance, and performing arts 7 Adult programs for 50 years & older 8 Water fitness programs 9 Travel programs 10 Youth summer camp programs 11 Programs with your pets 12 Outdoor challenge programs 13 Youth learn to swim programs 14 Before & after school programs 15 Programs for teens 16 Youth art, dance, and performing arts 17 Adult ice sports & activities 18 Tennis lessons & leagues 19 Youth sports programs 20 Programs for people with disabilities 21 Preschool programs 22 Youth fitness & wellness programs 23 Youth ice sports & activities 24 Golf lessons & leagues 25 Mentoring for youth 26 Birthday parties 27

City - Facilities Facility Overall Rank Walking & biking trails 1 Outdoor natural swimming areas 2 Greenspace & natural areas 3 Sports fields (soccer, football, lacrosse) 4 Diamond fields (baseball, softball) 5 Large community parks 6 Picnic shelters 7 Small neighborhood parks 8 Indoor ice arena 9 Outdoor swimming pools/water parks 10 Off-leash dog park 11 Indoor fitness & exercise facilities 12 Indoor swimming pools/leisure pool 13 Indoor running/walking track 14 Indoor lap lanes for exercise swimming 15 Community meeting space 16 Playground equipment 17 Disc golf 18 Indoor sports fields (baseball, soccer, etc.) 19 Spray-pad (above ground water play) 20 Outdoor tennis courts 21 Nature center 22 Indoor basketball/volleyball courts 23 Mountain bike park 24 Outdoor basketball courts 25 Senior center 26 Golf course 27 Skateboarding park 28

Community Priorities Please describe what you believe should be the TOP PRIORITY for parks and recreation within the City of Ithaca. Accessible, safe, clean parks Strong upkeep and maintenance Work alongside user groups Low cost More amenities (esp. yearround) Improve Cass Park Restore Stewart Park

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Key Recommendations

Governance and Operations Move toward a Commission model with the intent to evolve into a Conservancy model Clarify roles within the system Make the waterfront parks a priority district Move toward an outcome-driven philosophy Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Work order management system

Financing Develop a consistent per capita and/or per acre funding strategy Change earned income policy for revenue-generating facilities and programs Incorporate at least two new funding sources into the park system Set and achieve an overall system cost recovery goal

Programs Implement consistent program management principles for all programs Align program offerings with community needs and priorities Enhance facility use partnership policies Enhance special events capabilities Infrastructure and staff support Partnership agreements (accountability and financially) Investing back into the space/facility

Land and Facilities Ensure the growth of the park system keeps pace with the needs of the community, but does not outpace the financial or organizational resources Create a policy for underutilized facilities and parkland Establish consistent and comprehensive maintenance and design standards Improve key facilities and amenities to address deficiencies and/or meet changing needs

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Critical (repair existing) $6,463,000 Sustainable (improve existing) $6,917,250 Visionary (develop new) $13,294,000 Total $26,674,250

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