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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-25-TB-FINAL-minutes1 TOWN BOARD MEETING Town of Ulysses Feb. 25, 2025 The meeting was held in person at the Town Hall at 10 Elm St., Trumansburg NY as well as via Zoom videoconference. Notice of Town Board meetings are posted on the Town’s website and Clerk’s board. Video recordings of meetings are available on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVIs--g9CpHIxdk9YxZyPw. CALL TO ORDER: Ms. Olson called the meeting to order at 7pm. ATTENDANCE: TOWN OFFICIALS: In person- Supervisor- Katelin Olson Board members- Mary Bouchard, Liz Weatherby, Michael Boggs Town Clerk- Carissa Parlato WSPPC (Water Source Protection Plan Committee) member & CSAC (Conservation & Sustainability Advisory Committee) chair- Roxanne Marino Via Zoom- WSPPC (Water Source Protection Plan Committee) chair- Linda Liddle Absent- Board member- Rich Goldman OTHERS: Mark Sherman, Marissa Nolan & Jerry Sheng (Cornell Coop. Extension), Beth Veca, Jyll Strothman, Diane & Sam Vann, Sandra Harrington, Jyll Strothman, Ben Darfler, Dale Douglas, Jim Whitaker Via Zoom- Tyler Sherman, Alex Acuna, Mark Veca, Krys Cail, Melissa, Nancy’s iPad 2 APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion: Ms. Bouchard moved to approve the agenda as amended. This was seconded by Mr. Boggs and passed unanimously. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (3 minutes per person): Ms. Strothman shared her concerns regarding the land donation. SEE ATTACHED Ms. Cail suggested that the board move slowly on the land project and get public buy-in. She also feels like everyone should be offered an opportunity to donate land to the town and reiterated again the need for a town-wide hydrology study. 2 Ms. Veca, one of the neighbors of the parcel, walks those fields and thinks it is not a safe location for a park due to deer, hunters, and ticks. Also, it will take a ridiculous amount of maintenance to clear the path to the school and a bridge over the creek will be needed. She does not think this location should be considered for this purpose. Mr. Acuna asked that the town put together an FAQ to address the questions that people have asked, e.g. traffic, emergency, grants/funding- what happens if we don’t get a grant, hours of operation, light pollution. Ms. Vann said that it is generous of the Pritts but this is not the place for a park. It only has 30 ft. of frontage and not the 50 that’s needed per town zoning law. She believes it will decrease property values and privacy. She thinks another parcel might be better suited. Ms. Littlefield of 4296 Krums Corners Rd. doesn’t think the public has changed its mind since the last parcel was under consideration for recreation. She questioned the costs, maintenance, wells, water supply, and pedestrian safety. She believes this would be a change for the negative for the entire community. Mr. Sherman of 5250 Cold Springs Rd. feels that there has not been enough transparency- the idea is vague and the map given out is inaccurate. He thinks this has been going on for months behind closed doors. Ms. Marino, chair of the CSAC, expressed support for the Community Reforestation project coming up later on the agenda. Ms. Harrington from 110 Tamarack Lane is concerned about paying more taxes. She believes that the school has enough fields and doesn’t need more. Mr. Darfler- appreciated and applauded the board for sharing information and bringing people together to begin to discuss the issue. He believes that all concerns can be addressed going forward and parks are a core part of having a town. He looks forward to having a space that can address neighbors’ concerns. Ms. Olson thanked everyone for sharing. OLD BUSINESS: TOWN HALL PARKING LOT PROJECT - UPDATE AND PROGRAMMING DISCUSSION Ms. Olson said that this project is scheduled for construction in April and should only take a few weeks. The town will need to determine how the following will be managed: • Striping to accommodate staff & public spots • Time limits on parking She would like to approve a plan in March before project begins. POTENTIAL PARK DONATION – INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 3 Ms. Olson said that a resolution from the last Town Board meeting directed completion of a draft environmental form. This has been reviewed by Town Attorney, Town Planner, and Ms. Weatherby. Ms. Weatherby said this form is the 1st step in the review process. It is aa NYS online tool to help assess stormwater issues and other environmental disturbances associated with the donation and subdivision of the land. The Planning Board and BZA will review and take public input. Ms. Olson said that this needs to happen before a subdivision can take place. She added that there are discussions from back to 1990s about the need for playing fields and the parcel is on town/public water. Doing the assessment does not commit the town to accept the donation. RESOLUTION # 58 OF 2025: INITIAL SEQRA CLASSIFICATION AND INTENT TO DECLARE LEAD AGENCY STATUS WHEREAS, Marvin and Allison Pritts intend to donate approximately 15.234 acres of land to the Town of Ulysses, at their property located at 5150 Cold Springs Road, Trumansburg, NY, as described in a survey by Williams & Edsall Land Surveyors, P.C., dated November 26, 2024, for the purpose of establishing the first Town of Ulysses park; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses is interested in accepting such generous donation and establishing a park, to be used initially for general recreational activities such as walking and daytime athletic practice/contests on a mowed grass field, with future improvements dependent upon the establishment of community needs, wants, and funding; and WHEREAS, such donation would require subdivision/creation of a flaglot and either the grant of an area variance providing 12 feet of relief from the required 50 feet of frontage or a determination by the Town Board that this action is immune from zoning; and WHEREAS, donation of this land, subdivision/creation of a flaglot, grant of an area variance, and establishment of a town park requires review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”); NOW THEREFORE, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby resolves as follows: 1. The action is subject to SEQRA; and 2. The action’s preliminary classification is “unlisted action”; 3. A full Environmental Assessment Form shall be used to assist in determining whether such preliminary classification is accurate; and 4. The Town Board intends to serve as Lead Agency with respect to SEQRA review and, in that capacity, will determine if the proposed action will have a significant adverse impact on the environment; and 5. The Town Supervisor is directed to sign the draft FEAF in the form attached hereto; and 4 6. A copy of this Resolution and the Environmental Assessment Form will be sent to Involved Agencies and Interested Agencies, as applicable; and 7. Involved Agencies shall be given an opportunity to challenge the Town Board’s Lead Agency designation and to provide written comments on the full Environmental Assessment Form. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman absent Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 2/25/25 NEW BUSINESS: CORNELL COOPERATIVE REFORESTATION PROJECT Mr. Sheng, Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Coordinator from CCE, introduced a grant opportunity whose mission is to reforest, increase flood mitigation and absorb heat. CCE will teach volunteers how to plant trees and manage invasives. Other communities are signing on as part of the grant as well. Ms. Nolan said that they will be working with the Regional DEC representative on what will be best for that area. Ms. Olson said that the town usually doesn’t authorize access for this without a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in place for liability so approval will be contingent on that. RESOLUTION #59 OF 2025: SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY REFORESTATION GRANT WHEREAS, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County (CCETC) is applying to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for a grant under the Community Reforestation (CoRe) program for a reforestation project to be located on the Salo Habitat Nature Preserve (23 Salo Drive), a site located within the territorial jurisdiction of the Ulysses Town Board; and WHEREAS, CCE will organize volunteers to identify and remove invasive species and plant native trees; and WHEREAS, the CCE will fund the activities and get reimbursed by NYS so that there will be no cost to the town; and WHEREAS, the DPW Director and Chair of the Habitat Nature Preserve Committee are in support of the project; and 5 WHEREAS, as a requirement under the rules of this program, said not-for-profit organization must obtain "a municipal endorsement, or an agreement or letter giving permission for the project to be conducted by the bidder and signed by the owner"; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by this august body that the Board of Town of Ulysses hereby does approve and endorse the application of CCETC for a grant under DEC’s CoRe grant for a community reforestation project to be located on the Habitat Nature Preserve and allow CCETC and its contractors to access the site for this purpose; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is approved to sign an agreement and memorandum of understanding (MOU) pending Town Attorney approval. Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman absent Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 2/25/25 APPOINTMENT TO YOUTH COMMISSION Ms. Olson said that Mr. Manley lives in the Ithaca school district section of Ulysses, which has about 1/3 of the youth population in the town. RESOLUTION #60 OF 2025: APPOINTMENT TO THE TRUMANSBURG/ULYSSES YOUTH COMMISSION RESOLVED that the Ulysses Town Board appoints the following individual(s) to the Trumansburg/Ulysses Youth Commission through December 31, 2025: Steve Manley. Moved: Ms. Olson Seconded: Mr. Boggs Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman absent Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 2/25/25 UPCOMING EVENTS March 11- Regular Town Board Meeting, 7pm @ Town Hall March 25 – Regular Town Board Meeting, 7pm @ Town Hall 6 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RESOLUTION #61 OF 2025: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RESOLVED, that the Ulysses Town Board approve the meeting minutes as presented from February 11, 2025 regular meeting. Moved: Ms. Weatherby Seconded: Ms. Bouchard Olson aye Boggs aye Bouchard aye Goldman absent Weatherby aye Vote: 4-0 Date Adopted: 2/11/25 COMP PLAN UPDATE: Ms. Weatherby invited the public to attend the CPSC meeting next week. A bigger public meeting will be held March 19 or 20. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR (3 min limit per person): Ms. Vann suggested a compromise to include all of the interests with respect to the land donation- she suggested that the town buy land closer to town so that so much development won’t be needed. Mr. Acuna said that based on the information/FAQ from the Krums Corners land proposal, he does not see a demand for a park. Ms. Veca invited people to visit the property. Ms. Cail, 3110 Dubois Rd., thanked the board for explaining that Ithaca school district folks and kids are included in the town. She thinks that opportunities to connect to the Black Diamond Trail are good to consider. She reiterated that the board should come up with a procedure for how people can donate land to the town. Mr. Sherman wanted clarification as to how the decision will ultimately be made. Ms. Olson said that NYS decides what can be put out to public vote and accepting a donation is not subject to a public vote (permissive referendum). Mr. Sherman asked if the water district would pay be responsible for paying the water bill for the land. Ms. Olson said that it would be the property owner’s responsibility. ADJOURN: Ms. Bouchard made a motion to adjourn at 8:12pm. This was seconded by Ms. Weatherby and passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted by Carissa Parlato, Town Clerk, 3/5/25 7 APPENDIX: Strothmann comments SEQR FEAF Thank you for this opportunity to speak to you in person. I'm out of my comfort zone but it's important to express how I feel about this situation. My name is Jyll Strothmann, I live at 5291 Cold Springs Road. 1. I've had numerous changes in my life recently, I was so taken back, off guard and then angry that nothing was ever mentioned by Pritts until my neighbor, Beth Veca told me about this issue regarding the land donation. 2. Living on Main Street in the Village of Trumansburg throughout my childhood, when I returned to my hometown, I specifically looked for a country atmosphere 24 years ago where it's peaceful and quiet to build my home. I work daily in the City of Ithaca with all its negatives so when I get home, I sit on my porch to relax and unwind listening and watching and being among our wildlife (enjoying the birds, turkeys, and deer especially during springtime with their babies). Having less traffic is a huge plus so we can walk on the side of the road for our health and socialize with neighbors without being concerned about our safety if the traffic increases due to this park. 3. This is happening in the congested area of residential homes, when I make a list of pros and cons it's overwhelming with negatives affecting many of my neighbors including myself. People come to our area for a get­ away opportunity like "The Sherman family"" vacation home where generations of family can come together, creating good times and memories. For Beth and Mark Veca's vacation home who come to this location to relax with their dogs. For both places who are so close to the situation would hurt their needs and privacy. You state the park is open until dusk, which is around 9:30 pm during summer months, which doesn't give us as resistances a break from noisy crowds. Our feelings should be addressed and considered since this situation is causing disturbances to our home life and maybe to many it's more important than Pritts generous offer. 4. With farmland, willthetilling be needed to help eliminate excess water from soil by aerating it, allowing better drainage and reducing water retention among those wet areas? Will chemicals from fertilizers and pesticides affect residents and their wells/and possible unforeseen health issues? Rezone the areas and cost? I know there must be 100 ft from any homeowners well to this park. Will the water levels affect these wells due to the disturbance? If there is, homeowners will be responsible for those issues and it's an added cost that many can't afford. 5. I worry about crime, safety and thief ­ possible issues in an empty park near our homes when they're not occupied. 6. Occasionally we have trash and other items is in the ditches, I believe there will be an Increase among trash being thrown in our lawns coming and leaving the park. Causing possible more issues to the highway department when mowing. 7. Who is paying for the renovation and the maintenance of this park? Taxpayers? If this in associated with school, does this mean our School Taxes willgo up? Town & County taxes? Water bills going up on Cold Springs Rd? Our taxes are high enough for families, especially retirees on Cold Springs Rd who I spoke to and who are struggling enough. This opportunity isn't necessary, it's aluxury which I feel we do a lot already for our school kids. I would rather see our money go to existing ball fields being upgraded if really necessary, or use local parks that don't disturb any homeowners. 8. This is a congested area of homeowners, I feel this is not an appropriate location for this land donation for a park even if Pritts had the best intentions, I see more negatives and angry neighbors due to issues that were mentioned than a few positives. Please take to heart what is mentioned and don't take the benefits of what we love about the countryside away from us. FEAF 2019 Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project and Setting Instructions for Completing Part 1 Part 1 is to be completed by the applicant or project sponsor. 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; indicate whether missing information does not exist, or is not reasonably available to the sponsor; and, when possible, generally describe work or studies which would be necessary to update or fully develop that information. Applicants/sponsors must complete all items in Sections A & B. In Sections C, D & E, most items contain an initial question that must be answered either “Yes” or “No”. If the answer to the initial question is “Yes”, complete the sub-questions that follow. If the answer to the initial question is “No”, proceed to the next question. Section F allows the project sponsor to identify and attach any additional information. Section G requires the name and signature of the applicant or project sponsor to verify that the information contained in Part 1is accurate and complete. A. Project and Applicant/Sponsor Information. Name of Action or Project: Pritts Property Donation and Establishment of First Ulysses Town Park Project Location (describe, and attach a general location map): 5150 Cold Springs Road, Trumansburg, NY Brief Description of Proposed Action (include purpose or need): Donation and related subdivision/creation of a flag lot consisting of +/­ 15.234 acres of land by Marvin and Allison Pritts to the Town of Ulysses for the purpose of establishing the first Town of Ulysses town park. An area variance authorizing 12 feet of relief from the required 50 feet of frontage for a flag lot is required. The park will initially be used for general recreational activities such as walking and daytime athletic practice/contests on a mowed grass field, with associated space for parking. Future park activities and accommodations will be determined at a later date based upon resident needs and wants, and available funding. The creation of the proposed flag lot is a minor subdivision and considered an ‘Unlisted Action’ under SEQR, for which the Ulysses Town Board intends to act as Lead Agency, while the area variance is considered a 'Type II Action" under SEQR. Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Town Board for the Town of Ulysses Telephone: 607­387­5767 E-Mail: clerk@townofulyssesny.gov Address: 10 Elm Street City/PO: Trumansburg State: New York Zip Code: 14886 Project Contact (if not same as sponsor; give name and title/role): Katelin Olson Telephone: 607­387­5767 E-Mail: supervisor@townofulyssesny.gov Address: 10 Elm Street City/PO: Trumansburg State: New York Zip Code: 14886 Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Marvin and Allison Pritts Telephone: E-Mail: mpp3@cornell.edu Address: 5120 Cold Springs Road City/PO: Trumansburg State: New York Zip Code: 14886 Page 1 of 13 Page 2 of 13 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 B. Government Approvals B. Government Approvals, Funding, or Sponsorship. (“Funding” includes grants, loans, tax relief, and any other forms of financial assistance.) Government Entity If Yes: Identify Agency and Approval(s) Required Application Date (Actual or projected) a. City Council, Town Board, ✔Yes No or Village Board of Trustees Town Board: Acceptance of donation, SEQR, and project specifics 2/25/2025 b. City, Town or Village ✔Yes No Planning Board or Commission Town Planning Board: Approval of subdivision 2/25/2025 c. City, Town or ✔Yes No Village Zoning Board of Appeals Town Zoning Board: Approval of area variance 2/25/2025 d. Other local agencies ✔Yes No Building and Code Department: Lot Line Adjustment 2/25/2025 e. County agencies ✔Yes No Tompkins County Departments of Planning and Sustainability (potential) 2/11/2025 f. Regional agencies Yes No g. State agencies Yes No h. Federal agencies Yes No i. Coastal Resources. i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area, or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? Yes No ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? Yes No iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? Yes No C. Planning and Zoning C.1. Planning and zoning actions. Will administrative or legislative adoption, or amendment of a plan, local law, ordinance, rule or regulation be the Yes No only approval(s) which must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed? • If Yes, complete sections C, F and G. • If No, proceed to question C.2 and complete all remaining sections and questions in Part 1 C.2. Adopted land use plans. a. Do any municipally- adopted (city, town, village or county) comprehensive land use plan(s) include the site Yes No where the proposed action would be located? If Yes, does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action Yes No would be located? b. Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district (for example: Greenway; Yes No Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA); designated State or Federal heritage area; watershed management plan; or other?) If Yes, identify the plan(s): c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan, ✔Yes No or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan? If Yes, identify the plan(s): Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan 2013 Page 3 of 13 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 C.3. Zoning a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance. Yes No If Yes, what is the zoning classification(s) including any applicable overlay district? Subject site is split zoned, R: Residential for approximately 394' from the road frontage, and A/R: Agricultural/Rural for the remainder of the lot in the rear. b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? Yes No c. Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action? Yes No If Yes, i. What is the proposed new zoning for the site? C.4. Existing community services. a. In what school district is the project site located? Trumansburg Central School District b. What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? New York State Police; Tompkin County Sheriffs c. Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site? Trumansburg Fire Department and Trumansburg Emergency Medical Services d. What parks serve the project site? Taughannock State Park (public), Jacksonville Community Park (privately owned, but open to the public) D. Project Details D.1. Proposed and Potential Development a. What is the general nature of the proposed action (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial, recreational; if mixed, include all components)? Recreational b. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 15.234 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? TBD acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 15.234 acres c. Is the proposed action an expansion of an existing project or use? Yes No i. If Yes, what is the approximate percentage of the proposed expansion and identify the units (e.g., acres, miles, housing units, square feet)? % Units: d. Is the proposed action a subdivision, or does it include a subdivision? Yes No If Yes, i. Purpose or type of subdivision? (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial; if mixed, specify types) Residential and recreational ii. Is a cluster/conservation layout proposed? Yes No iii. Number of lots proposed? 2 iv. Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum 1.37 Maximum 15.234 e. Will the proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? Yes No i. If No, anticipated period of construction: months ii. If Yes: • Total number of phases anticipated 2+ • Anticipated commencement date of phase 1 (including demolition) Sept month 2025 year • Anticipated completion date of final phase unk month unk year • Generally describe connections or relationships among phases, including any contingencies where progress of one phase may determine timing or duration of future phases: Phases will_b e related to the development of the subject property as a town park. Future phases are presently anticipated but not defined or planned, as they are dependent upon available funding and community needs and wants Page 4 of 13 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 f. Does the project include new residential uses? Yes ✔No If Yes, show numbers of units proposed. One Family Two Family Three Family Multiple Family (four or more) Initial Phase At completion of all phases g. Does the proposed action include new non-residential construction (including expansions)? Yes ✔No If Yes, i. Total number of structures ii. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure: height; width; and length iii. Approximate extent of building space to be heated or cooled: square feet h. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that will result in the impoundment of any Yes ✔No liquids, such as creation of a water supply, reservoir, pond, lake, waste lagoon or other storage? If Yes, i. Purpose of the impoundment: ii. If a water impoundment, the principal source of the water: Ground water Surface water streams Other specify: iii. If other than water, identify the type of impounded/contained liquids and their source. iv. Approximate size of the proposed impoundment. Volume: million gallons; surface area: acres v. Dimensions of the proposed dam or impounding structure: height; length vi. Construction method/materials for the proposed dam or impounding structure (e.g., earth fill, rock, wood, concrete): D.2. Project Operations a. Does the proposed action include any excavation, mining, or dredging, during construction, operations, or both? Yes ✔No (Not including general site preparation, grading or installation of utilities or foundations where all excavated materials will remain onsite) If Yes: i .What is the purpose of the excavation or dredging? ii. How much material (including rock, earth, sediments, etc.) is proposed to be removed from the site? • Volume (specify tons or cubic yards): • Over what duration of time? iii. Describe nature and characteristics of materials to be excavated or dredged, and plans to use, manage or dispose of them. iv. Will there be onsite dewatering or processing of excavated materials? Yes No If yes, describe. v. What is the total area to be dredged or excavated? acres vi. What is the maximum area to be worked at any one time? acres vii. What would be the maximum depth of excavation or dredging? feet viii. Will the excavation require blasting? Yes No ix. Summarize site reclamation goals and plan: b. Would the proposed action cause or result in alteration of, increase or decrease in size of, or encroachment Yes ✔No into any existing wetland, waterbody, shoreline, beach or adjacent area? If Yes: i. Identify the wetland or waterbody which would be affected (by name, water index number, wetland map number or geographic description): Page 5 of 13 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 ii. Describe how the proposed action would affect that waterbody or wetland, e.g. excavation, fill, placement of structures, or alteration of channels, banks and shorelines. Indicate extent of activities, alterations and additions in square feet or acres: iii. Will the proposed action cause or result in disturbance to bottom sediments? Yes No If Yes, describe: iv. Will the proposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation? Yes No If Yes: • acres of aquatic vegetation proposed to be removed: • expected acreage of aquatic vegetation remaining after project completion: • purpose of proposed removal (e.g. beach clearing, invasive species control, boat access): • proposed method of plant removal: • if chemical/herbicide treatment will be used, specify product(s): v. Describe any proposed reclamation/mitigation following disturbance: c. Will the proposed action use, or create a new demand for water? Yes ✔No If Yes: i. Total anticipated water usage/demand per day: gallons/day ii. Will the proposed action obtain water from an existing public water supply? Yes No If Yes: • Name of district or service area: • Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal? Yes No • Is the project site in the existing district? Yes No • Is expansion of the district needed? Yes No • Do existing lines serve the project site? Yes No iii. Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to supply the project? Yes No If Yes: • Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: • Source(s) of supply for the district: iv. Is a new water supply district or service area proposed to be formed to serve the project site? Yes No If, Yes: • Applicant/sponsor for new district: • Date application submitted or anticipated: • Proposed source(s) of supply for new district: v. If a public water supply will not be used, describe plans to provide water supply for the project: vi. If water supply will be from wells (public or private), what is the maximum pumping capacity: gallons/minute. d. Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? Yes ✔No If Yes: i. Total anticipated liquid waste generation per day: gallons/day ii. Nature of liquid wastes to be generated (e.g., sanitary wastewater, industrial; if combination, describe all components and approximate volumes or proportions of each): iii. Will the proposed action use any existing public wastewater treatment facilities? Yes No If Yes: • Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used: • Name of district: • Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project? Yes No • Is the project site in the existing district? Yes No • Is expansion of the district needed? Yes No Page 6 of 13 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 • Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? Yes No • Will a line extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project? Yes No If Yes: • Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: iv. Will a new wastewater (sewage) treatment district be formed to serve the project site? Yes No If Yes: • Applicant/sponsor for new district: • Date application submitted or anticipated: • What is the receiving water for the wastewater discharge? v. If public facilities will not be used, describe plans to provide wastewater treatment for the project, including specifying proposed receiving water (name and classification if surface discharge or describe subsurface disposal plans): vi. Describe any plans or designs to capture, recycle or reuse liquid waste: e. Will the proposed action disturb more than one acre and create stormwater runoff, either from new point Yes ✔No sources (i.e. ditches, pipes, swales, curbs, gutters or other concentrated flows of stormwater) or non-point source (i.e. sheet flow) during construction or post construction? If Yes: i. How much impervious surface will the project create in relation to total size of project parcel? Square feet or acres (impervious surface) Square feet or acres (parcel size) ii. Describe types of new point sources. iii. Where will the stormwater runoff be directed (i.e. on-site stormwater management facility/structures, adjacent properties, groundwater, on-site surface water or off-site surface waters)? • If to surface waters, identify receiving water bodies or wetlands: • Will stormwater runoff flow to adjacent properties? Yes No iv. Does the proposed plan minimize impervious surfaces, use pervious materials or collect and re-use stormwater? Yes No f. Does the proposed action include, or will it use on-site, one or more sources of air emissions, including fuel Yes ✔No combustion, waste incineration, or other processes or operations? If Yes, identify: i. Mobile sources during project operations (e.g., heavy equipment, fleet or delivery vehicles) ii. Stationary sources during construction (e.g., power generation, structural heating, batch plant, crushers) iii. Stationary sources during operations (e.g., process emissions, large boilers, electric generation) g. Will any air emission sources named in D.2.f (above), require a NY State Air Registration, Air Facility Permit, Yes ✔No or Federal Clean Air Act Title IV or Title V Permit? If Yes: i. Is the project site located in an Air quality non-attainment area? (Area routinely or periodically fails to meet Yes No ambient air quality standards for all or some parts of the year) ii. In addition to emissions as calculated in the application, the project will generate: • Tons/year (short tons) of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) • Tons/year (short tons) of Nitrous Oxide (N2O) • Tons/year (short tons) of Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) • Tons/year (short tons) of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) • Tons/year (short tons) of Carbon Dioxide equivalent of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs) • Tons/year (short tons) of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) Page 7 of 13 9 9 9 9 9 9     9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 h. Will the proposed action generate or emit methane (including, but not limited to, sewage treatment plants, Yes ✔No landfills, composting facilities)? If Yes: i. Estimate methane generation in tons/year (metric): ii. Describe any methane capture, control or elimination measures included in project design (e.g., combustion to generate heat or electricity, flaring): i. Will the proposed action result in the release of air pollutants from open-air operations or processes, such as Yes ✔No quarry or landfill operations? If Yes: Describe operations and nature of emissions (e.g., diesel exhaust, rock particulates/dust): j. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels or generate substantial Yes ✔No new demand for transportation facilities or services? If Yes: i. When is the peak traffic expected (Check all that apply): Morning Evening Weekend Randomly between hours of to . ii. For commercial activities only, projected number of truck trips/day and type (e.g., semi trailers and dump trucks): iii. Parking spaces: Existing Proposed Net increase/decrease iv. Does the proposed action include any shared use parking? Yes No v. If the proposed action includes any modification of existing roads, creation of new roads or change in existing access, describe: vi. Are public/private transportation service(s) or facilities available within ½ mile of the proposed site? Yes No vii Will the proposed action include access to public transportation or accommodations for use of hybrid, electric Yes No or other alternative fueled vehicles? viii. Will the proposed action include plans for pedestrian or bicycle accommodations for connections to existing Yes No pedestrian or bicycle routes? k. Will the proposed action (for commercial or industrial projects only) generate new or additional demand Yes ✔No for energy? If Yes: i. Estimate annual electricity demand during operation of the proposed action: ii. Anticipated sources/suppliers of electricity for the project (e.g., on-site combustion, on-site renewable, via grid/local utility, or other): iii. Will the proposed action require a new, or an upgrade, to an existing substation? Yes No l. Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply. i. During Construction: ii. During Operations: • Monday - Friday: 7 am ­ 5 pm • Monday - Friday: Dawn to Dusk • Saturday: • Saturday: Dawn to Dusk • Sunday: • Sunday: Dawn to Dusk • Holidays: • Holidays: Dawn to Dusk Page 8 of 13 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 m. Will the proposed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction, Yes No operation, or both? If yes: i. Provide details including sources, time of day and duration: ii. Will the proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen? Yes No Describe: n. Will the proposed action have outdoor lighting? Yes No If yes: i. Describe source(s), location(s), height of fixture(s), direction/aim, and proximity to nearest occupied structures: ii. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a light barrier or screen? Yes No Describe: o. Does the proposed action have the potential to produce odors for more than one hour per day? Yes No If Yes, describe possible sources, potential frequency and duration of odor emissions, and proximity to nearest occupied structures: p. Will the proposed action include any bulk storage of petroleum (combined capacity of over 1,100 gallons) Yes No or chemical products 185 gallons in above ground storage or any amount in underground storage? If Yes: i. Product(s) to be stored ii. Volume(s) per unit time (e.g., month, year) iii. Generally, describe the proposed storage facilities: q. Will the proposed action (commercial, industrial and recreational projects only) use pesticides (i.e., herbicides, Yes No insecticides) during construction or operation? If Yes: i. Describe proposed treatment(s): ii. Will the proposed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices? Yes No r. Will the proposed action (commercial or industrial projects only) involve or require the management or disposal Yes No of solid waste (excluding hazardous materials)? If Yes: i. Describe any solid waste(s) to be generated during construction or operation of the facility: • Construction: tons per (unit of time) • Operation : tons per (unit of time) ii. Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of materials to avoid disposal as solid waste: • Construction: • Operation: iii. Proposed disposal methods/facilities for solid waste generated on-site: • Construction: • Operation: Page 9 of 13 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 s. Does the proposed action include construction or modification of a solid waste management facility? Yes ✔ No If Yes: i. Type of management or handling of waste proposed for the site (e.g., recycling or transfer station, composting, landfill, or other disposal activities): ii. Anticipated rate of disposal/processing: • Tons/month, if transfer or other non-combustion/thermal treatment, or • Tons/hour, if combustion or thermal treatment iii. If landfill, anticipated site life: years t. Will the proposed action at the site involve the commercial generation, treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous Yes ✔No waste? If Yes: i. Name(s) of all hazardous wastes or constituents to be generated, handled or managed at facility: ii. Generally describe processes or activities involving hazardous wastes or constituents: iii. Specify amount to be handled or generated tons/month iv. Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of hazardous constituents: v. Will any hazardous wastes be disposed at an existing offsite hazardous waste facility? Yes No If Yes: provide name and location of facility: If No: describe proposed management of any hazardous wastes which will not be sent to a hazardous waste facility: E. Site and Setting of Proposed Action E.1. Land uses on and surrounding the project site a. Existing land uses. i. Check all uses that occur on, adjoining and near the project site. Urban Industrial Commercial ✔ Residential (suburban) ✔ Rural (non-farm) ✔ Forest ✔ Agriculture Aquatic Other (specify): ii. If mix of uses, generally describe: b. Land uses and covertypes on the project site. Land use or Covertype Current Acreage Acreage After Project Completion Change (Acres +/-) • Roads, buildings, and other paved or impervious surfaces None None 0 • Forested None None 0 • Meadows, grasslands or brushlands (non- agricultural, including abandoned agricultural) +/­ 0.34 acres None 0 • Agricultural (includes active orchards, field, greenhouse etc.) +/­ 14.89 acres None ­ 14.89 acres • Surface water features (lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, etc.) None None 0 • Wetlands (freshwater or tidal) Unk None 0 • Non-vegetated (bare rock, earth or fill) None None 0 • Other Describe: Page 10 of 13 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 c. Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation? Yes ✔No i. If Yes: explain: d. Are there any facilities serving children, the elderly, people with disabilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, licensed Yes ✔No day care centers, or group homes) within 1500 feet of the project site? If Yes, i. Identify Facilities: e. Does the project site contain an existing dam? Yes ✔No If Yes: i. Dimensions of the dam and impoundment: • Dam height: feet • Dam length: feet • Surface area: acres • Volume impounded: gallons OR acre-feet ii. Dam=s existing hazard classification: iii. Provide date and summarize results of last inspection: f. Has the project site ever been used as a municipal, commercial or industrial solid waste management facility, Yes ✔No or does the project site adjoin property which is now, or was at one time, used as a solid waste management facility? If Yes: i. Has the facility been formally closed? Yes No • If yes, cite sources/documentation: ii. Describe the location of the project site relative to the boundaries of the solid waste management facility: iii. Describe any development constraints due to the prior solid waste activities: g. Have hazardous wastes been generated, treated and/or disposed of at the site, or does the project site adjoin Yes ✔No property which is now or was at one time used to commercially treat, store and/or dispose of hazardous waste? If Yes: i. Describe waste(s) handled and waste management activities, including approximate time when activities occurred: h. Potential contamination history. Has there been a reported spill at the proposed project site, or have any Yes ✔ No remedial actions been conducted at or adjacent to the proposed site? If Yes: i. Is any portion of the site listed on the NYSDEC Spills Incidents database or Environmental Site Yes No Remediation database? Check all that apply: Yes – Spills Incidents database Provide DEC ID number(s): Yes – Environmental Site Remediation database Provide DEC ID number(s): Neither database ii. If site has been subject of RCRA corrective activities, describe control measures: iii. Is the project within 2000 feet of any site in the NYSDEC Environmental Site Remediation database? Yes ✔No If yes, provide DEC ID number(s): iv. If yes to (i), (ii) or (iii) above, describe current status of site(s): Page 11 of 13 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 v. Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses? Yes ✔No • If yes, DEC site ID number: • Describe the type of institutional control (e.g., deed restriction or easement): • Describe any use limitations: • Describe any engineering controls: • Will the project affect the institutional or engineering controls in place? Yes No • Explain: E.2. Natural Resources On or Near Project Site a. What is the average depth to bedrock on the project site? greater 6.5_. feet b. Are there bedrock outcroppings on the project site? Yes ✔No If Yes, what proportion of the site is comprised of bedrock outcroppings? % c. Predominant soil type(s) present on project site: Conesus gravelly silt loam, 3 to 8 sl 66.1 % Kendaia and Lyons soils, 0 to 3 slop 12.9 % _Wayland soils complex, 0 to 3 slope 10.2 % d. What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: 2 feet e. Drainage status of project site soils: ✔ Well Drained: 10.8 % of site ✔ Moderately Well Drained: 66.1 % of site Poorly Drained % of site f. Approximate proportion of proposed action site with slopes: ✔ 0-10%: 95.9 % of site ✔ 10-15%: 4.1 % of site 15% or greater: % of site g. Are there any unique geologic features on the project site? Yes ✔No If Yes, describe: h. Surface water features. i. Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies (including streams, rivers, ✔Yes No ponds or lakes)? ii. Do any wetlands or other waterbodies adjoin the project site? ✔Yes No If Yes to either i or ii, continue. If No, skip to E.2.i. iii. Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies within or adjoining the project site regulated by any federal, ✔Yes No state or local agency? iv. For each identified regulated wetland and waterbody on the project site, provide the following information: • Streams: Name _898­371 Classification C • Lakes or Ponds: Name Classification • Wetlands: Name Federal, State, and Local Approximate Size +/­ 1/2 acre • Wetland No. (if regulated by DEC) DEC Informational Wetlands v. Are any of the above water bodies listed in the most recent compilation of NYS water quality-impaired Yes ✔No waterbodies? If yes, name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired: i. Is the project site in a designated Floodway? Yes ✔No j. Is the project site in the 100-year Floodplain? Yes ✔No k. Is the project site in the 500-year Floodplain? Yes ✔No l. Is the project site located over, or immediately adjoining, a primary, principal or sole source aquifer? Yes ✔No If Yes: i. Name of aquifer: Page 12 of 13 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 m. Identify the predominant wildlife species that occupy or use the project site: _Crow Geese Deer _Songbirds Squirrel and other rodents n. Does the project site contain a designated significant natural community? ✔Yes No If Yes: i. Describe the habitat/community (composition, function, and basis for designation): Calcerous Shoreline Outcrop ii. Source(s) of description or evaluation: iii. Extent of community/habitat: • Currently: 27.5 acres • Following completion of project as proposed: 27.5 acres • Gain or loss (indicate + or -): 0 acres o. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by the federal government or NYS as Yes ✔No endangered or threatened, or does it contain any areas identified as habitat for an endangered or threatened species? If Yes: i. Species and listing (endangered or threatened): p. Does the project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by NYS as rare, or as a species of Yes ✔No special concern? If Yes: i. Species and listing: q. Is the project site or adjoining area currently used for hunting, trapping, fishing or shell fishing? ✔Yes No If yes, give a brief description of how the proposed action may affect that use: Hunting activities occur on adjoining properties. Hunting will continue on those properties after the park is established. E.3. Designated Public Resources On or Near Project Site a. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in a designated agricultural district certified pursuant to ✔Yes No Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 304? If Yes, provide county plus district name/number: TOMP002 b. Are agricultural lands consisting of highly productive soils present? ✔Yes No i. If Yes: acreage(s) on project site? 76.9% ii. Source(s) of soil rating(s): USDA Web Soil Survey, NYS Dept of Agriculture and Markets c. Does the project site contain all or part of, or is it substantially contiguous to, a registered National Yes ✔No Natural Landmark? If Yes: i. Nature of the natural landmark: Biological Community Geological Feature ii. Provide brief description of landmark, including values behind designation and approximate size/extent: d. Is the project site located in or does it adjoin a state listed Critical Environmental Area? Yes ✔No If Yes: i. CEA name: ii. Basis for designation: iii. Designating agency and date: 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 e. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district Yes✔ No 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? If Yes: i. Nature of historic/archaeological resource: Archaeological Site Historic Building or District ii. Name: iii. Brief description of attributes on which listing is based: f. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for Yes ✔No archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? g. Have additional archaeological or historic site(s) or resources been identified on the project site? ✔Yes No If Yes: i. Describe possible resource(s): Water Distribution System ii. Basis for identification: Archaeological field investigation noted in CRIS mapper h. Is the project site within fives miles of any officially designated and publicly accessible federal, state, or local Yes No scenic or aesthetic resource? If Yes: i. Identify resource: T_aughanock State Park, Route 96 (scenic byway), the Old Methodist Church (historic), Cayuga Nature Center (historic) ii. Nature of, or basis for, designation (e.g., established highway overlook, state or local park, state historic trail or scenic byway, etc.): (see above) iii. Distance between project and resource: 1.7 to 4 miles. i. Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers Yes ✔No Program 6 NYCRR 666? If Yes: i. Identify the name of the river and its designation: ii. Is the activity consistent with development restrictions contained in 6NYCRR Part 666? Yes No F. Additional Information Attach any additional information which may be needed to clarify your project. If you have identified any adverse impacts which could be associated with your proposal, please describe those impacts plus any measures which you propose to avoid or minimize them. G. Verification I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name _T own Board of Town of Ulysses Date Signature Title Page 13 of 13 PRINT FORM Full Environmental Assessment Form ­ EAF Mapper Summary Report 1 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 up­to­date digital data available to DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources in order to obtain data not provided by the Mapper. Digital data is not a substitute for agency determinations. EAF Mapper Summary Report Wednesday, February 19, 2025 5:43 PM B.i.i [Coastal or Waterfront Area] No B.i.ii [Local Waterfront Revitalization Area] No C.2.b. [Special Planning District] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.1.h [DEC Spills or Remediation Site ­ Potential Contamination History] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.1.h.i [DEC Spills or Remediation Site ­ Listed] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.1.h.i [DEC Spills or Remediation Site ­ Environmental Site Remediation Database] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.1.h.iii [Within 2,000' of DEC Remediation Site] No E.2.g [Unique Geologic Features] No E.2.h.i [Surface Water Features] Yes E.2.h.ii [Surface Water Features] Yes E.2.h.iii [Surface Water Features] Yes ­ Digital mapping information on local and federal wetlands and waterbodies is known to be incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.h.iv [Surface Water Features ­ Stream Name] 898­371 E.2.h.iv [Surface Water Features ­ Stream Classification] C E.2.h.iv [Surface Water Features ­ Wetlands Name] Federal Waters E.2.h.v [Impaired Water Bodies] No E.2.i. [Floodway] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.j. [100 Year Floodplain] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. Full Environmental Assessment Form ­ EAF Mapper Summary Report 2 E.2.k. [500 Year Floodplain] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.l. [Aquifers] No E.2.n. [Natural Communities] Yes E.2.n.i [Natural Communities ­ Name] Calcareous Shoreline Outcrop E.2.n.i [Natural Communities ­ Acres] 27.5 E.2.o. [Endangered or Threatened Species] No E.2.p. [Rare Plants or Animals] No E.3.a. [Agricultural District] Yes E.3.a. [Agricultural District] TOMP002 E.3.c. [National Natural Landmark] No E.3.d [Critical Environmental Area] No E.3.e. [National or State Register of Historic Places or State Eligible Sites] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.3.f. [Archeological Sites] No E.3.i. [Designated River Corridor] No TOWN OF ULYSSES A RESOLUTION REGARDING INITIAL SEQRA CLASSIFICATION AND INTENT TO DECLARE LEAD AGENCY STATUS At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses, held at the Town Hall, 10 Elm St., Trumansburg, NY 14886 on the 25th day of February, 2025, the following resolution was offered and seconded: WHEREAS, Marvin and Allison Pritts intend to donate approximately 15.234 acres of land to the Town of Ulysses, at their property located at 5150 Cold Springs Road, Trumansburg, NY, as described in a survey by Williams & Edsall Land Surveyors, P.C., dated November 26, 2024, for the purpose of establishing the first Town of Ulysses park; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses is interested in accepting such generous donation and establishing a park, to be used initially for general recreational activities such as walking and daytime athletic practice/contests on a mowed grass field, with future improvements dependent upon the establishment of community needs, wants, and funding; and WHEREAS, such donation would require subdivision/creation of a flaglot and either the grant of an area variance providing 12 feet of relief from the required 50 feet of frontage or a determination by the Town Board that this action is immune from zoning; and WHEREAS, donation of this land, subdivision/creation of a flaglot, grant of an area variance, and establishment of a town park requires review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”); NOW THEREFORE, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses hereby resolves as follows: 1. The action is subject to SEQRA; and 2. The action’s preliminary classification is “unlisted action”; 3. A full Environmental Assessment Form shall be used to assist in determining whether such preliminary classification is accurate; and 4. The Town Board intends to serve as Lead Agency with respect to SEQRA review and, in that capacity, will determine if the proposed action will have a significant adverse impact on the environment; and 5. The Town Supervisor is directed to sign the draft FEAF in the form attached hereto; and 6. A copy of this Resolution and the Environmental Assessment Form will be sent to Involved Agencies and Interested Agencies, as applicable; and 7. Involved Agencies shall be given an opportunity to challenge the Town Board’s Lead Agency designation and to provide written comments on the full Environmental Assessment Form. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.