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)

6:35

4. Site Plan Review A. Project Chesterson House (Building Addition, Parking and Landscape Improvements) 6:45

Location 111-115 The Knoll Applicant

: Karl Johnson for Chesterson House Inc.

Actions 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

8:15

6. Reports

A. Planning Board Chair (verbal)

8:35

B. Director of Planning & Development (verbal) 7. Approval of Minutes: November 28, 2017 (time permitting) 9:05

8. Adjournment 9:15

CITY OF ITHACA

108 E. Green St. — Third Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690

JoAnn Cornish, Director

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, BUILDING, ZONING, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Division of Planning & Economic Development

Planning & Development – 607-274-6550 Community Development/IURA – 607-274-6565

E-Mail: dgrunder@cityofithaca.org

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PROPOSED RESOLUTION Chesterton House Building Addition & Landscape Improvements Declaration of Lead Agency 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

RESOL VED: 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 Chesterton House Building Addition & Landscape Improvements CEQR- Negative Declaration 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?

• Community outreach

• Statistically-valid survey

• Electronic survey

• Demographics and trends analysis

• Interview and focus groups

Where Are We Going Tomorrow? •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

6% 5% 5% 5% 5% 0

17% 16% 16% 16% 15%2% 2% 2% 2% 2%

0

7% 6% 6% 6% 6%

53% 51% 50% 49% 48%

0

10% 10% 9% 9% 9%

15% 16% 17% 17% 18%

0

13% 14% 14% 14% 14%

12% 12% 12% 11% 11%

0

28% 26% 25% 24% 23%

6% 7% 6% 7% 7%

0

12% 13% 13% 13% 14%

3% 4% 5% 5% 6%

0

7% 9% 10% 11% 12%

3% 4% 4% 4% 4%

0

6% 6% 7% 7% 8%

2010 2016 2021 2026 2031 2010 2016 2021 2026 2031

Population by Age Segment

0-12 13-17 18-24 25-34 35-54 55-64 65-74 75+

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

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. year-

round)• Improve Cass Park• Restore Stewart Park

Community Priorities

*license

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

THANK YOU

QUESTIONS?