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Board asks staff to prepare amended SEQR record for 602 West Buffalo Street after accessibility and floodplain review
Summary
Planning board heard an extensive presentation for the 602 West Buffalo Street proposal and, after lengthy discussion about elevator-centered access, safety of the rear entrance and floodplain-driven design changes, directed staff to prepare an amended negative declaration and requested additional follow-up from the applicant on accessibility and engineering details.
The Ithaca Planning & Development Board heard a detailed presentation on Nov. 24 for the project described in the record as "the Citizen at 602 West Buffalo Street." Presenters outlined site elements, floodproofing measures, landscaping and building elevations, and the board spent extensive time probing accessibility, safety and supportive-housing operations.
The applicant team described design changes driven by floodplain requirements: the building was raised about 4 feet, and one story was removed so the design dropped from five stories to four to avoid triggering a zoning variance. The design includes under‑building parking, an elevated electrical room and an underground cistern intended to hold roof runoff during high volumes to protect the storm system.
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