HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistoric Preservation for the Town of Ithaca Presentation 2021Historic Preservation in
Ithaca, NY
Bryan McCracken, MA-HPP
Historic Preservation Planner,
City of Ithaca
Secretary, Ithaca Landmarks
Preservation Commission
October 2021
Town Comprehensive Plan & and Coddington Rd Project
Why does historic preservation matter?
Early Preservation Movement In The City of Ithaca
Nation Register Listing v. Local Register
Draft Ithaca Landmarks Law
Existing City of Ithaca Ordinance and NYS Model Law
Commission Structure, Appointments, Membership Qualifications &
Continuing Education
TownAt LargeCity
Images: The Salem Handbook, 1977
Existing Designation Categories: Historic Districts and Individual
Landmarks
Snaith House, 1874
Lehigh Valley Railroad Station, 1898
The Andrus-Whiton House, 1873
St. James AME Zion Church, 1836
New Designation Categories
Thematic Groupings
Interior Landmarks
Cultural Landmarks
Local Designation Process
Management of Change: Approval for Exterior Alterations
Incremental or Progressive Change
Image from: Old House Journal, August 2019
Applicant discusses project and
anticipated review procedure with staff
CofA application submitted for
staff level review
Staff reviews application for compliance
with Design Guidelines
Staff approves the application
Any other permits needed may be
obtained
Staff is unable to approve the application
and alerts the applicant that the project
will need to be reviewed by the ILPC
CofA application submitted for
ILPC review
Staff reviews the application and will ask
for additional information if necessary
ILPC reviews the application at a regularly
scheduled public hearing. Applicants may
bring their project architect, contractor, or
other project participant to assist in
presenting.
ILPC approves the application as
submitted
The CofA is issued and any other permits
needed may be obtained
ILPC approves the application with
conditions
The conditions are met, the CofA is issued,
and any other permits needed may be
obtained
ILPC denies the application
The applicant may reapply after consulting
with ILPC staff to address areas of concern
The applicant may request approval of the
project based upon a Finding of Economic
Hardship
The applicant may file an Article 78
proceeding in NY State Supreme Court
Project Approval Process
Staff-Level and Commission Reviews
The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
Project Planning
Typical Projects and Reviews
Roof Replacements
Masonry Repairs Mechanical Installations
Siding Repairs
No Review Required
Historic Preservation & Sustainability
Financial Assistance
•Local Tax Abatement Program (RP-444-a)
•The New York State Historic Homeowner
Tax Credit Program
•The New York State Commercial
Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program
•Federal Investment Tax Credit Program
Questions?