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In the Matter of the Application of The Village of Cayuga Heights
for an Environmental Assessment Pursuant to the
State Environmental Quality Review Act("SEQR")
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DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE—POSITIVE DECLARATION
This Positive Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Article 8 of the New York State
Environmental Conservation Law.
1. The Village of Cayuga Heights, 836 Hanshaw Road,Ithaca,New York 14850, is the lead
agency for the referenced matter. Additional information concerning this matter can be obtained from the
Village Clerk,NormaManning,at the Village Offices,836IHanshaw Road,Ithaca,New York 14850,(607)
257-1238. The proposed action consists of�he Village undertaking a deer population control program as
described in the Environmental Assessment Form (`EAF'')a copy of which is attached hereto and made
a part hereof. This proposed action has been classified as an Unlisted Action under the SEQR regulations.
This proposed action would occur at various locations in'lthe Village of Cayuga Heights, as described in
the attached EAF.
2. It is hereby determined by the Board of Trustees ofthe Village of Cayuga Heights,pursuant
to Section 617.7 of the SEQR regulations,that the proposed action may have a significant effect upon the
environment(a)by causing a reduction in the population lof deer within said Village of Cayuga Heights
by approximately 150 deer, and (b) as a reIsult of the public controversy related to this environmental
impact,and therefore requires the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. The details of this
proposed action, together with the analysi of relevant areas of environmental concern and reasoned
elaboration of this determination, are set for h in the EAF attached hereto, and the various attachments to
said EAF Given the extent of the review and detail provided in the EAF, and the results of the public
hearing conducted by the Village on October 28,2009 in connection with such review, scoping,provided
as an option in accordance with Section 61-/.8 of the SEQR regulations, will not be conducted.
3. It is hereby further determi �ed that the following agencies are or will be involved in the
proposed action:
a. New York State De artment of Environmental Conservation.
b. Board of Trustees o the Village of Cayuga Heights.
Copies of this Positive Declaration will be fill d with the office ofthe Commissioner ofthe New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation�nd its Regional Office,and with the offices ofthe Mayor and
of the Clerk of the Village of Cayuga Heights,and notice of this Positive Declaration will be published in
the Environmental Notice Bulletin.
5. The Village of Cayuga Heig is is hereby required to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact
Statement pursuant to the provisions of Seel ion 617.7(a)� (c)of the SEQR regulations.
Dated: March 16, 2010 Village of Cayuga Heights
By,:
James Gilmore, Mayor
cc: -Commissioner,DEC, 50 Wolf Road, Albany,New York 12233-0001
-DEC Cortland Regional Office
-Environmental Notice Bulletin, Room 509, 50 olf Road, Albany,New York 12233-0001
-Village of Cayuga Heights Clerk
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Norma Manning
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From: Peter Grossman [PGrossman@bgdmlaw.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 11:37 AM
To: Mary Jane Neff
Cc:: Jim Gilmore; Jeffrey Silber; Brent Cross; Norma Manning; 'Kristin Gutenberger'; Randall Marcus
Subject: Warren Road Sewer District Agreement
Attachments: Board of Trustees-Warren Road SDE IMA Agreement Approval Resolution 03-08-10 v1.doc; Warren
Road SDE IMA re Sewer Transportation v4 3 Compare to v4 2.doc; Warren Road SDE IMA re Sewer
Transportation v4 3.doc
Mary Jane—As we discussed, attached are copies of the revised proposed intermunicipal agreement, the
comparison copy indicating just what changes have been made in the new version, and a proposed resolution
for the Board to consider at the Monday meeting.
The revision copy reflects the correction of some minor formatting issues, the new version number of the draft
in the:footer, and, most importantly, the only substantive revisions to the agreement which are in section 8.
t Note that the section 8 revisions o"relate to matters between the Town and Village of Lansing and have no
impact on the agreements already negotiated and approved between the Town and Cayuga Heights and
those between the Village of Lansing and Cayuga Heights.
Finally,the proposed resolution includes revisions to the earlier form of resolution on the second page.
specifically, "whereas" paragraph.G has-been revised and new"whereas" paragraphs H,4 and J have been-
added.
I hope this all makes sense. Let me know if there are any issues with the documents forwarded or questions
concerning procedures or the substance of the agreement.
Best regards.
Peter
Peter G. Grossman I
Barney„Grossman,Dubow,Marcus&Orkin,.LLP
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Ithaca,:flew York 14850
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03/04/2010
Professor Kieran Donaghy, Chair
Department of City and Regional Planning
.106 West Sibley Hall
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
January , 2010
Dear Prof. Donaghy:
The letter is to confirm the Village of Cayuga Heights participation in and financial support for
the Department of City and Regional Planning field workshop program for the Spring 2010
semester. The Village will serve as a client community for students in the course to apply
specific land use planning and community development analytical tools and policy approaches to
assist the Village in preparing a new comprehensive plan.
In exchange for the assistance to be provided by the field workshop, the Village of Cayuga
Heights will contribute to the Department of City and Regional Planning the sum of$12,500 to
partially support the field workshop and offset some of the direct costs associated with the field
workshop. The above sum does not include compensation to Cornell University for any indirect
costs that may be triggered as a.result of this contribution by the Village of Cayuga Heights.
I look forward to the upcoming collaboration between the Village Planning Board and the
Department of City and Regional Planning.
Sincerely,
Memorandum of Understanding
This Memorandum of Understanding outlines the agreed scope of work and obligations between
the Department of City and Regional Planning, 106 West Sibley Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca,
New York 14853, and the Village of Cayuga Heights,Newl,York, with offices located at 836
Hanshaw Road, Ithaca,New York 14850, as they relate to the completion of specific components
of a new comprehensive plan for the Village by the Land Use/Environmental Planning/Urban
Design field workshop course.
1. This Memorandum of Understanding shall become effective on the date hereof and
terminate on June 30, 2010, unless extended in writing or earlier terminated in
accordance with the terms hereof.
2. The work carried out by the students in the Department of City and Regional Planning
Land Use/Environmental Planning/Urban Design Oeld workshop under the direction of
one or more Department of City and Regional Planning faculty members will contribute
towards the eventual drafting of a comprehensive master plan for the Village of Cayuga
Heights.
3. 'The objective of the field workshop is to provide the Village of Cayuga Heights and its
residents with an inventory report of existing physical, social. and economic conditions
within the village for use in future phases of its comprehensive planning process.
4. Specific project deliverables will include:
a. An inventory of the village's existing physical, economic and social conditions
from a variety of sources including federal, state and county-held statistical data
and analysis of population and other socioeconomic trends;
b. A set of GIS maps showing the existing land use patterns, transportation systems,
public utility infrastructure, park and open space assets and environmentally
sensitive or ecologically important assets;
C. A historical sketch of village development and analysis of trends in land use and
development in the village and in surrounding areas;
d. An evaluation of existing village laws, codes and zoning ordinances as these may
affect the future of the community;
e. Interviews of members of village boards and key staff on issues associated with
future growth and development in the village;
f. The design, conducting and evaluation of results of a phone survey of residents'
opinions about a range of issues impacting'the present and future condition of the
village;
g. Organization of and running a public visioning event including break out focus
groups to address specific areas or concern;
h. A final report to the Planning Board to consist of 1) an inventory of the village's
existing physical, economic and social conditions; 2) a review of existing village
laws, codes and ordinances related to(land use; 3) results of residents'phone
survey; 4) results of publ c visioning session.
5. The final outline and contents 4the report will be determined in consultation with the
Village of Cayuga Heights PI ing Board.
6. As part of the overall preparation of the master plan the Land Use/Environmental
Planning/Urban Design field workshop student will publicize and conduct a public forum
at the Village Hall or other suitable venue during which the students will present the
results of the inventory and analysis outlined in"a" above and solicit input from officials
and residents regarding existing conditions and issues facing the community. The dates
and the structure of the public forum will be determined in consultation with the Village
of Cayuga Heights Planning Boa d.
7. The completed report will be delivered to the Village of Cayuga Heights on or before
June 30, 2010. Cornell University will supply, the Village with 30 printed copies of the
plan document,plus five copies in electronic form.
8. In recognition of the work of the Land Use/Environmental Planning/Urban Design field
P pp planning ° Village of Cayuga Heights, the.Village-will.
workshop course-in support of 1 nnm m they
contribute $12,500 to the Department of City and Regional Planning to help offset salary
and other costs associated with its efforts to provide its students with experiential
education opportunities while ass sting local communities in-Upstate New York.
Thomas Frank Date
Cornell University
Jim Gilmore, y Ma or �—
Date
Village of Cayuga Heights
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