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Home My WebLink AboutZBAA-25-25 Packetithaca journal Public Notices Originally published at ithacajournal.com on 11/19/2025 Town of Ithaca Notice of Public Hearing Zoning Board of Appeals Tuesday,November 25,2025 @ 6:00 p.m. 215 N.Tioga St. ZBEN-25-3 Appeal of Cayuga Medical Center,owner of 341 Power Plant Way,Ithaca NY 14850;Matthew Leak,Agent:is seeking relief from Town of Ithaca Code section 144-4 (Commercial Building Provisions).Town of Ithaca Code section 144-C402.1 requires a building to comply with the Ithaca Energy Code in a prescriptive/performance manner, where the applicant is proposing to acquire eight prescriptive points,where twelve prescriptive points are required per section 144-C401 of Town of Ithaca Code,for construction of a new commercial building.The property is located in the Office Park Commercial Zone, Tax Parcel No.24.-3-2.1. ZBAA-25-24 Appeal of New York State Electric and Gas,owners of 522 Elm St.Ext., Ithaca NY 14850;Mary Steblein,Agent;are seeking relief from Town of Ithaca Code sections 270-70 (Height limitations)and 270-223 (Fences and walls;retaining walls).Town of Ithaca Code section 270-70 limits structures to a maximum height of 30’,where the applicant is proposing two pole type structures that exceed the maximum height as identified.Town of Ithaca Code section 270-223 requires that fencing be a maximum height of 6 feet and fencing is prohibited to cause injury upon human contact,where the applicant is proposing to exceed a fence height of 6’and propose elements of the fence that would cause human injury upon contact.The property is located in the Medium- Density Residential Zone,Tax Parcel No.29.-6-11. ZBAA-25-25 Appeal Ithaca College,Owner of 953 Danby Rd.,Ithaca NY,14850;Nikki Kelley,Agent:is seeking relief from Town of Ithaca Code section 270-254 (Residential and Conservation Zones).Town of Ithaca Code section 270-254E(6)limits signs to 100 square feet of aggregate area,and limits one sign to 50 square feet where the signs are located at least 500’from a public right-of-way and limits the aggregate sign area to 32 sq.ft,with no one sign being more than 24 sq.ft when the sign is closer than 500’to a public right-of- way,where the applicant is proposing to exceed the aggregate sign area and exceed the maximum size allowed for a single sign.The property is currently located in the Medium- Density Residential District Zone,Tax Parcel Number:41.-1-30.2 ZBAA-25-26 Appeal Ithaca College,Owner of 127 Conservatory Dr.Ithaca NY,14850; Nikki Kelley,Agent:is seeking relief from Town of Ithaca Code section 270-254 (Residential and Conservation Zones).Town of Ithaca Code section 270-254E(6)limits signs to 100 square feet of aggregate area,and limits one sign to 50 square feet where the signs are located at least 500’from a public right-of-way and limits the aggregate sign area to 32 sq.ft,with no one sign being more than 24 sq.ft when the sign is closer than 500’to a public right-of-way,where the applicant is proposing to exceed the aggregate sign area and exceed the maximum size allowed for a single sign.The property is currently located in the Medium-Density Residential District Zone,Tax Parcel Number: 41.-1-30.2 For public convenience,the meeting can be attended virtually via the ZOOM platform. Comments on the appeal(s)can be made in person or via the ZOOM platform during the meeting.You can also email comments or questions up until 3pm the day of the meeting to Codes@townithacany.gov.All comments become part of the official record. Links to the full materials and ZOOM are available on the Town’s website, www.townithacany.gov under “Public Meetings”. HOW TO ACCESS ZOOM: Virtually -Go to www.zoom.us -Click Join Meeting -enter Meeting ID 852-5587-1576 - the Host will let you in.By Phone -Call (929)436-2866 -You will be prompted to enter the Meeting ID:852-5587-1576 -the Host will let you in. Marty Moseley,Director of Code Enforcement November 19,2025 11843369 11/14/25,9:20 AM Approval Step:ZBA Variance is needed Town of Ithaca November 14,2025 ZBA Variance is needed Record No.SGN-25-28 Status On Hold Assignee Dana Magnuson Became Active October 28,2025 Due Date None Primary Location 953 Danby Rd Unit Ithaca College Campus Ithaca,NY 14850 Owner Ithaca College Campus 953 Danby Rd Ithaca,NY 14850 Applicant X Nikki Kelley J 607-243-7113 @ acpnikki@gmail.com A 76 Water Street Dundee,NY 14837 https://ithacany.workflow.opengov.eom/#/explore/records/39081/191498 1/3 11/14/25,9:20 AM Approval Step:ZBA Variance is needed Messages Dana Magnuson October 31,2025 at 9:16 am Area Variance required.Proposed sign measures 35 sq.'x 5'=175 sq.' sq.'Per Article XXIX Signs 270-254 Residential and Conservation Zones.D. Except as provided in Subsection E below,signs up to 16 square feet in area in the aggregate on any one parcel are permitted.No one sign shall be larger than six square feet in area,except as provided in Subsection E below.E.Notwithstanding Subsection D above:(1)In Multiple Residence Zones,signs up to 36 square feet in the aggregate on any one parcel are permitted.No one sign shall be larger than 24 square feet in area.(2) Window signs shall not count towards the aggregate square footage of signs allowed on any one parcel set forth in Subsection D above or in Subsection E(6)below.(3)Signs that meet all of the following criteria shall not count towards the aggregate square footage of signs allowed on any one parcel set forth in Subsection D above or in Subsection E(5)below:the signs are nonilluminated,they do not exceed six square feet in area per sign, they do not exceed six feet in height,and they are placed at least 150 feet from any public right-of-way and the lot line of any adjoining owner.(4) Banners up to 24 square feet in area are permitted,provided that they are at least 500 feet from a public right-of-way and from the lot line of any adjoining owner,all corners are attached to poles by grommets or pole pockets,and the banners are made of heavyweight fabric or have air slits.(5)Flags up to 40 square feet in area in the aggregate that are flown on one building-mounted and/or one freestanding flagpole on any one parcel are permitted.The maximum height of the freestanding flagpole shall be 30 feet,and the minimum setback for the freestanding flagpole from any public right-of-way and from the lot line of any adjoining owner shall equal the height of the pole.(6)If the square footage of all principal buildings on a parcel exceeds 8,000 square feet:(a)Signs up to 32 square feet in the aggregate are permitted,and no one sign shall be larger than 24 square feet in area,(b)In addition,signs up to 100 square feet in the aggregate on any one parcel are permitted for signs that are located at least 500 feet from a public right-of-way;no one such sign shall be larger than 50 square feet in area. https://ithacany.workflow.opengov.eom/#/explore/records/39081/191498 2/3 1 Nikki Kelley From:Dana Magnuson <DMagnuson@townithacany.gov> Sent:Friday, October 31, 2025 2:09 PM To:Nikki Kelley Cc:'Aaron AOL' Subject:RE: IC Sign Permit Applications SGN-25-28 and SGN-25-29/Zoning Board of Appeals Area Variances Required Hi Nikki, Thank you for your follow up phone call today regarding IC Track and Field monument Sign Permit Application SGN-25-28 and Sign Permit Application SGN-25-29 for existing Butterfield Stadium monument sign. As discussed both signs will require an area variance. 1) SGN-25-28/proposed 175 sq.’ IC Track and Field monument sign and a maximum of six square feet allowed per Town Code 270-254. 2) SGN-25-29/existing 84 sq.’ Butterfield Stadium monument sign and a maximum of six square feet allowed per Town Code 270-254. Please see the link below for a Zoning Board of Appeals Area Variance Application; https://ithacany.portal.opengov.com/categories/1084/record-types/6461 I did verify with Director of Code Enforcement Marty Moseley this afternoon that two ZBA applications are required due to different IC address locations. Also, please submit this email as the required determination/denial from Code Enforcement Staff for each application. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Thank you, Dana Magnuson Senior Code Enforcement/Electrical Town of Ithaca 215 N.Tioga St. Ithaca, NY 607-273-1783 ext.131 dmagnuson@townithacany.gov www.town.ithaca.ny.us From: Nikki Kelley <Nikki@arconplus.com> Sent: Friday, October 24, 2025 10:00 AM To: Dana Magnuson <DMagnuson@townithacany.gov> Cc: 'Aaron AOL' <arconplus@aol.com> Subject: RE: Sign Permits- Ithaca College Good Morning Dana, May I please get an update as the where we stand with this sign permit? Thank You, Nikki N. Kelley COMMISSIONER Katherine Borgella DEPUTY COMMISSIONER M. Megan McDonald 121 E. Court St, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 | Phone: (607) 274-5560 | tompkinscountyny.gov/planning Creating and implementing plans that position Tompkins County communities to thrive. November 21, 2025 Lori Kofoid, Administrative Assistant IV Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: Review Pursuant to §239 -l, -m and -n of New York State General Municipal Law Proposed Action: Sign Variance for proposed track & field sign located at 953 Danby Road, Tax Parcel #41.-1-30.2, Ithaca College, Owner; Nikki Kelley, Applicant. Dear Lori Kofoid: This letter acknowledges your referral of the proposed action identified above for review by the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability pursuant to §239 -l, -m and -n of the New York State General Municipal Law. We have determined the proposed action will have no significant county-wide or inter-community impact. We look forward to receiving notification on the final action taken by your municipality within 30 days of decision, as required by State law. Sincerely, Katherine Borgella, AICP Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability Ground Level Perspective: Cast-in-place Concrete Wall, Standoff Brass Letters (Single Sided) Campus Reference Monument Sign: Track & Field Complex Grant Egbert Blvd | Ithaca College September 30, 2025 Dimension Markup 5’ 1’WIDTH 9.5 SF SIGN AREA 9.5 SF SIGN AREA 5’ 12’ 10’-8” 12’ Monument Sign: Track & Field Complex Grant Egbert Blvd | Ithaca College September 30, 2025 Concept Layout Pl a n Monument Sign: Tr a c k & F i e l d C o m p l e x Grant Egbert Blvd | I t h a c a C o l l e g e September 30, 20 2 5 Purchase Order P2059601 Proprietary and Confidential Order P2059601 Order Date 17-OCT-2025 Ordered 68,314.00 USD Sold To Ithaca College 953 Danby Road ITHACA, NY 14850 Supplier ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE PLUS LLC 76 WATER STREET DUNDEE, NY 14837 Bill To Accounts Payable 1402 West Tower 953 Danby road ITHACA, NY 14850 UNITED STATES Ship To Jackie Stanton facilities Rm 201 953 Danby Road Facilities Building ITHACA, NY 14850 UNITED STATES Notes USD = US Dollar Payment Terms Freight Terms FOB Shipping Method 0-30 None Destination Best Way Confirm To Deliver To Contact Bernie Murtha Jackie Stanton E-Mail jstanton@ithaca.eduPhone1-607-274-7764 Line Item Price Quantity UOM Ordered Taxable 1 ACP - Monument Sign w/ Bronze Letters, project #12326 per proposal dated 9/24/2025 1.00 68,314 US Dollar 68,314.00 N Notes This is a payment PO only. Monument Sign w/ Bronze Letters Requested 10/23/2025 Requested Date correspond to the date of arrival at the Ship-to Location. Line Total 68,314.00 Total 68,314.00 Terms and Conditions This Purchase Order was issued under the following Terms and Conditions http://www.ithaca.edu/procurement/poterms/ 1 ITHACA COLLEGE Page 1 of 3 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): Brief Description of Proposed Action: Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: 1.Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. NO YES 2.Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval:NO YES 3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? __________ acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? __________ acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? __________ acres 4.Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. Urban Rural (non-agriculture) Industrial Commercial Residential (suburban) Aquatic Other(Specify):□ Forest Agriculture □ Parkland Page 2 of 3 5.Is the proposed action, a.A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b.Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A 6.Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?NO YES 7.Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 8.a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b.Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? c.Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? NO YES 9.Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 10.Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 11.Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? NO YES 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local ag ency? b.Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for 1 1 1 1 Page 3 of 3 14.Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: □Shoreline □ Forest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional Wetland □ Urban Suburban 15.Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered?NO YES 16.Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan?NO YES 17.Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, a.Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? b.Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 18.Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _ NO YES 19.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Date: _____________________ Applicant/sponsor/name: ____________________________________________________ __________________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________Title:__________________________________ EAF Mapper Summary Report Thursday, November 6, 2025 8:49 AM Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental assessment form (EAF). Not all questions asked in the EAF are answered by the EAF Mapper. Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources to confirm data provided by the Mapper or to obtain data not provided by the Mapper. Part 1 / Question 7 [Critical Environmental Area] No Part 1 / Question 12a [National or State Register of Historic Places or State Eligible Sites] No Part 1 / Question 12b [Archeological Sites]Yes Part 1 / Question 13a [Wetlands or Other Regulated Waterbodies] Yes - Digital mapping information on local, New York State, and federal wetlands and waterbodies is known to be incomplete. Refer to the EAF Workbook. Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or Endangered Animal] No Part 1 / Question 16 [100 Year Flood Plain]Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. Part 1 / Question 20 [Remediation Site]Yes 1Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report