Some movement on a West Hill project (from the Ithaca Times):
Ithaca: Town Planning Board gives preliminary approval to Conifer Senior Living
Posted: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 10:16 pm
By Dialynn Dwyer
reporter@ithacatimes.com
The Town of Ithaca Planning Board gave unanimous preliminary site plan approval and preliminary subdivision approval to the proposed Conifer Senior Living West Hill development on April 3. The SEQR for the project was also passed unanimously. The project proposes the construction of a new, three story, 72 unit senior housing facility on approximately five acres. The proposal includes the construction of a new road off West Hill Drive, which will be dedicated to the town after construction. The project will require a change in zoning for the lot from a Medium Density Residential zone to a new Multiple Residence zone.
Representatives from the Elizabeth Ann Clune Montessori School presented a sketch plan for the proposed construction of a community room. The project would involve the construction of a new building between the existing main school building and the middle school buildings to provide a larger gymnasium, performance, and after school facilities, as well as new offices, restrooms and a support space. Phase One of the project would consist of the renovation of the existing main building to create additional classroom space. Phase Two of the project, expected to take place over the winter months of 2012, would see the construction of the new building.
Representatives from the school emphasized that the project did not represent an expansion, but an attempt to accommodate the current student body by getting back to the school’s target goal of having a 12-1 class size.
In other business, the board unanimously approved a recommendation to the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding sign variances for the replacement of the scoreboard at Ithaca College Carp Wood Field.
Here's the link:
http://www.ithaca.com/news/article_8...a4bcf887a.html