CITY OF ITHACA 108 E. Green St. — Third Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, BUILDING, ZONING, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Division of Planning & Economic Development Telephone: Planning & Development – 607-274-6550 Community Development/IURA – 607-274-6559 E-Mail: [email protected] ITHACA LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION (ILPC) NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA The regular monthly meeting of the ITHACA LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION will be held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Common Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall, 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, NY. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 105 Dearborn Pl, Cornell Heights Historic District ― Proposal to Construct a Two-Story, Single- Family Residence on a Vacant Lot B. 55 Ridgewood Rd, Cornell Heights Historic District – Proposal to Construct a Metal Fire Stair from an Existing Fire Escape C. Proposed Historic Landmark Designation – 403 College Ave, The Larkin Building D. Proposed Historic Landmark Designation – 411-415 College Ave, The Chacona Block II. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS OF INTEREST III. OLD BUSINESS None IV. NEW BUSINESS None V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 06/13/17 VI. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 936 University Ave, The Foundry, Individual Local Landmark – Proposal to Install a Door VII. 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ILPC Meeting – 07/11/17 Resolution – RA RESOLUTION: Moved by XXX, second by XXX. WHEREAS, 105 Dearborn Pl. is located in the Cornell Heights Historic District, as designated under Section 228-3 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code in 1989, and as listed on the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places in 1989, and WHEREAS, as set forth in Section 228-6 of the Municipal Code, an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, dated June 27, 2017, was submitted for review to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission (ILPC) by property owner Elizabeth Ambrose, including the following: (1) two narratives respectively titled Description of Proposed Change(s) and Reasons for Changes(s); (2) a narrative drafted by Bero Architecture, PLLC dated June 27, 2017 and titled “Application for Certificate of Appropriateness: Construction of New Residence;” (3) a site plan showing the location of the proposed new construction; (4) four photographs documenting the existing site conditions; (5) five sheets of material and product specifications and paint colors; and (6) five sheets of architectural drawings dated June 2017 and titled “Site Plan Study-2” (SK.01.A), “North Elevation Study” (SK.20), “West Elevation Study” (SK.21), “South Elevation Study” (SK.22), and “East Elevation” (SK. 23), and WHEREAS, the ILPC has also reviewed the City of Ithaca’s Cornell Heights Historic District Summary Statement, and WHEREAS, as stated in the narrative Description of Proposed Change(s) the project involves the construction of a two-story, single-family residence, a parking area for seven cars and an associated drive, and the installation of patios, retaining walls, planters, and other hardscape features on the vacant lot at 105 Dearborn Pl., and WHEREAS, the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness is a Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance for which no further environmental review is required, and WHEREAS, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation and information to evaluate impacts of the proposal on the subject property and surrounding properties, and WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of considering approval of the Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness was conducted at the regularly scheduled ILPC meeting on July 11, 2017, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the ILPC has made the following findings of fact concerning the property and the proposal: 1 ILPC Meeting – 07/11/17 Resolution – RA As identified in the City of Ithaca’s Cornell Heights Historic District Summary Statement, the period of significance for the area now known as the Cornell Heights Historic District is 1898-1937. The area now known as the Cornell Heights Historic District is an exceptional intact example of a turn-of-the-century planned residential suburban development placed in an outstanding natural setting along the northern rim of Fall Creek Gorge overlooking the City of Ithaca and the southern tip of Cayuga Lake. The district is characterized by its curvilinear streets plan, lavish landscape features, dramatic geographic setting, and large and small residences in popular residential architectural styles from the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, including Craftsman, Queen Anne, Prairie and several Revival Styles. The Cornell Heights Historic District retains a high level of integrity. The property under consideration is a vacant lot that was recently subdivided from the 109 Dearborn Pl. In consideration of this and all approvals of proposals for alterations, new construction, or demolition in historic districts, the ILPC must determine that the proposed exterior work will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical, or architectural significance and value of either the landmark or, if the improvement is within a district, of the neighboring improvements in such district. In considering architectural and cultural value, the Commission shall consider whether the proposed change is consistent with the historic value and the spirit of the architectural style of the landmark or district in accordance with Section 228-5 of the Municipal Code. In making this determination, the Commission is guided by the principles set forth in Section 228-5B of the Municipal Code, as further elaborated in Section 228-5C, and by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, and in this case specifically the following principles and Standards: Principle #3 New construction located within an historic district shall be compatible with the historic character of the district within which it is located. Standard #9 New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of the property and its environment. With respect to Principle #3 and Standard #9, the proposed two-story, single- family residence and associated site work [are/are not] compatible with the historic character of the Cornell Heights Historic District, and more specifically, with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features of the property and its 2 ILPC Meeting – 07/11/17 Resolution – RA environment. Proposed additional language: The two-story height and massing of the proposed new building is consistent with the height and massing of larger contributing resources within the district. Furthermore, its materiality and detailing reflect the quality and characteristics of the neighborhood’s architectural vocabulary. Also with respect to the Standard #9, the proposed two-story, single-family residence and associated site work [will/will not] be differentiated from surrounding historic structures through the use of contemporary construction techniques and materials. As indicated on the materials submitted on June 27, 2017, exterior materials to be used include: cultured or natural stone (foundation cladding), stained cedar shingles (primary wall cladding), painted and/or stained trim and architectural features, dark gray/black architectural style shingles (roof cladding), aluminum clad wood windows with simulated-divided-lights by Marvin, painted and/or stained wood doors, and Weathered Versa Lok Mosaic in weathered Canyon Creek blend (retaining walls, patios and other hardscape features. RESOLVED, that, based on the findings set forth above, the proposal [will/will not] have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historical, or architectural significance of the Cornell Heights Historic District, as set forth in Section 228-5, and be it further, RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission determines that the proposal [meets/does not meet] criteria for approval under Section 228-5 of the Municipal Code, and be it further RESOLVED, that the ILPC [approves/denies] the Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness with following conditions: Any changes required by other involved agencies to the approved plans will be resubmitted to the ILPC for review and approval. RECORD OF VOTE: Moved by: 0 Seconded by: 0 In Favor: 0 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0 Vacancies: 0 Notice: Failure on the part of the owner or the owner’s representative