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Commission asks for more detail on proposed carport, driveway expansion and retaining wall at 110 Trippheimer Road

3441765 · May 22, 2025
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Summary

The commission reviewed a proposal for a carport, retaining wall replacement and driveway reconfiguration at 110 Trippheimer Road (Cornell Heights Historic District) and asked the applicant to provide elevations, material samples and a scaled-down driveway option; staff advised that zoning variances will also be required.

The Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission heard a detailed presentation on a proposed carport, retaining-wall replacement and driveway expansion at 110 Trippheimer Road (listed in the packet as Cornell Heights Historic District). The commission did not approve the proposal and requested more complete drawings, material samples and a reduced driveway alternative.

Representing the applicant, Steve Priyane of Ithaca Building Companies described a design for a hip-roofed carport intended to match the house's existing rooflines, removal of decayed railroad-tie retaining elements and…

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