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Home My WebLink AboutMN-COW STUDY SESSION-2024-11-20YouTube Link:https://tinyurl.com/32nz8suu Date: Location: Wednesday November 20, 2024 108 E. Green Street Ithaca NY 14850 11-20-2024 COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STUDY SESSION Meeting Minutes Voting Record 1.Call To Order 1.1 Agenda Review 2.Public Hearing 2.1 Proposed Waterfront Zoning Amendment Attendance Record of Voting Members Name Present Absent/Excused Mayor - Robert Cantelmo X 1st Ward - Kayla Matos X 1st Ward - Phoebe Brown X 2nd Ward - Ducson Nguyen X 2nd Ward - Kris Haines-Sharp X 3rd Ward - David Shapiro X 3rd Ward - Pierre Saint-Perez X 4th Ward - Patrick Kuehl X 4th Ward - Tiffany Kumar X 5th Ward - Margaret Fabrizio X 5th Ward - Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: The November 20th, 2024, Ithaca Common Council Committee of the Whole meeting is called to order at 6 pm. Mayor Cantelmo read the Emergency Evacuation notice to those members of the audience. Alderperson Kumar and Alderperson Matos are excused, Alderperson Brown attended late. Timestamp 2:40- 3:42 Discussion Summary: There were no changes, additions or deletions to the agenda. Timestamp 3:43-3:51 Discussion Summary: The Public Hearing opened for the public to offer their thoughts comments or concerns for the Proposed Waterfront Zoning Amendment and the Proposed U-1 Rezoning Item. No none from the public was present to offer comments on the Waterfront Zoning Amendment. Timestamp 3:53- Discussion Summary: No speakers were present to comment for this public hearing. Timestamp. Mayor Cantelmo motioned to close the public hearing for the Waterfront Zoning Amendment. Alderperson Brown was absent for the vote. Timestamp 4:12- 4:20 2.2 Proposed U-1 Rezoning Moved By: David Shapiro Seconded By: Patrick Kuehl Motion Summary: Motion to open the public hearing. Vote Passed 8-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: Motion to close Public Hearing. Vote Passed 8-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo opened the public hearing for the comments from the public. Five members of the public came out to offer their comments in support of the U-1 Rezoning. Alderperson Brown joined the meeting and is present for the votes. Timestamp 4:22-15:38 Moved By: Kris Haines-Sharp Seconded By: Clyde Lederman Motion Summary: Motion to open Public Hearing on the Proposed U-1 Rezoning Vote Passed 8-0 Carried Unanimously 3.Consent Items Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Pierre Saint-Perez Motion Summary: Motion to close the public hearing on the Proposed U-1 Rezoning. Vote Passed 9-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Mayor Cantelmo moved to approve Consent Agenda items 3.1- 3.5 Timestamp 15:41-15:53 Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: Pierre Saint-Perez Motion Summary: Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 3.1-3.5 Vote Passed 9-0 Carried Unanimously 3.1 2025 Parking Rates- Cayuga Street Garage 3.2 Amendment to Personnel Roster- Ithaca Youth Bureau 3.3 Amendment to 2024 Youth Bureau Budget 3.4 Memorandum of Understanding with Town Regarding Code Inspections of Meinig Fieldhouse 3.5 Amendment to Personnel Roster- Attorney’s Office 4.Agenda Planning 4.1 Proposed Waterfront Zoning Amendment Member Approve Oppose Abstain Robert Cantelmo X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Moved to the 12-4-2024 Common Council Regular Voting Meeting Agenda. Summarized by Alderperson Shapiro. Megan Wilson was present answer questions from Council. Timestamp 15:58-19:53 Moved By: Patrick Kuehl Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: Moved to the 12-4-2024 Common Council meeting agenda. Vote Passed 9-0 Carried Unanimously 4.2 Proposal to Rezone a portion of the R-U District to U-1 4.3 Short-Term Rental Updates 4.4 NYCOM State Aid Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Moved to the 12-4-2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda. Moved and summarized by Alderperson Lederman. Jared Lane and Megan Wilson were present to answer questions from Council. Timestamp 20:00- 25:43 Moved By: Clyde Lederman Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: Motion to move to the 12-4-2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda under New Business. Vote Passed 9-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Short-term Rental updates were presented to Council by Megan Wilson, Deputy Director of Planning & Development. Discussion with questions and comments from Council. Timestamp 25:56-35:07 Discussion Summary: Moved to the 12-4-2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda for New Business/Member Filed. Moved and summarized with Resolves by Mayor Cantelmo. Discussion with questions and comments from Council. 4.5 City-Town Fire Contract Timestamp35:10-40:24 Moved By: Robert Cantelmo Seconded By: Margaret Fabrizio Motion Summary: Motion to Move NYCOM State Aid item to 12-4-2024 Common Council Meeting Agenda under Member Filed/New Business Vote Passed 9-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Discussion will take place during Advice of Council. Mayor Cantelmo proceeded to Reports from Liaisons. Human Resources Specialist- Amendment to Personnel Roster Discussion Summary: Brought forward by the Mayor before discussing Agenda Item 4.5 Fire Contract. This Resolution is to reclassify a Grade 8 Position as a Grade 7 Position to allow hiring at Junior Position appropriately. Moved to the 12-4-2024 Common Council Consent Agenda. Timestamp 40:24-42:29 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: David Shapiro Motion Summary: Move HR Resolution to the 12-4-2024 Common Council Meeting Consent Agenda. Vote Passed 9-0 Carried Unanimously 5.Reports From Committee/Commissions 5.1 Reports from Council Liaisons 5.2 Report from Working Groups 6.Meeting Wrap-Up 6.1 Announcements 6.2 Next Meeting 6.3 Meeting Adjourned Member Approve Deny Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Discussion Summary: Reports from Council on Liaison assignments. Timestamp 43:02-46:59 Discussion Summary: Working Groups Reports were presented to the mayor. Timestamp 47:01-50:16 Discussion Summary: Meeting will adjourn to Advice of Council. There will be no vote coming out of this session. Timestamp 50:19-50:32 Discussion Summary: Next meeting is December 4th 2024 Moved By: Pierre Saint-Perez Seconded By: Kris Haines-Sharp Motion Summary: Motion to Adjourn Vote Passed 9-0 Carried Unanimously Member Approve Oppose Recuse Robert Cantelmo X Phoebe Brown X Ducson Nguyen X Kris Haines-Sharp X David Shapiro X Pierre Saint-Perez X Patrick Kuehl X Margaret Fabrizio X Clyde Lederman X Adopted 1-8-2025 Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk City of Ithaca Date: Time: Location: Watch Online: Wednesday November 20, 2024 6:00 PM 108 E. Green Street Ithaca NY 14850 https://www.youtube.com/@CityofIthacaPublicMeetings 11-20-2024 COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STUDY SESSION AGENDA 1. Call To Order 1.1. 2. Public Hearing 2.1. 2.2. 3. Consent Items 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. 4. Agenda Planning 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 5. Reports From Committee/Commissions 5.1. 5.2. 6. Meeting Wrap-Up 6.1. 6.2. 6.3. Agenda Review Proposed Waterfront Zoning Amendment Proposed U-1 Rezoning Amendment to Personnel Roster- Human Resources Specialist 2025 Parking Rates- Cayuga Street Garage Amendment to Personnel Roster- Ithaca Youth Bureau Amendment to 2024 Youth Bureau Budget Memorandum of Understanding with Town Regarding Code Inspections of Meinig Fieldhouse Amendment to Personnel Roster- Attorney's Office Proposed Waterfront Zoning Amendment Proposal to Rezone a portion of the R-U District to U-1 Short-Term Rental Updates NYCOM State Aid City-Town Fire Contract Reports from Council Liaisons Report from Working Groups Announcements Next Meeting Meeting Adjourned No Public Comments Not all meetings have a Public Comment segment. The City of Ithaca wants to hear from you! You are encouraged to share your thoughts with Common Council using the options below: To Submit Written Comments please use the link below. https://tinyurl.com/mr9kdhw8 *Written comments submitted will be compiled and entered into the record. 1 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Planning and Development Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council COW Study Session FROM:Megan Wilson, Deputy Director of Planning and Development DATE:November 20, 2024 RE:Proposed Waterfront Zoning Amendment ITEM #:2.1 MEMORANDUM A public hearing to receive feedback from the public on proposal to add "urban beverage producer" as an allowed primary use in the Cherry Street District, West End/Waterfront District, Market District, and Newman District 2 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Planning and Development Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council COW Study Session FROM:Megan Wilson, Deputy Director of Planning & Development DATE:November 20, 2024 RE:Proposed U-1 Rezoning ITEM #:2.2 MEMORANDUM A public hearing to receive feedback from the public on Proposal to rezone a portion of the R- U District to U-1 3 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Human Resources Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council COW Study Session FROM:Kemi Shokunbi, Director of Human Resources DATE:November 20, 2024 RE:Amendment to Personnel Roster- Human Resources Specialist ITEM #:3.1 MEMORANDUM The Director of Human Resources has recommended the creation of the title of Human Resources Specialist and Human Resources Business Partner Title due to recent retirement and adjusting staffing within the HR department. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution -Amend Personal Roster - HR Specialist - HRBP.pdf 4 Amendment to Personnel Roster – Department of Human Resources WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources is evaluating the staffing needs following retirements, to determine the most effective and efficient staffing pattern for the department to better serve the public and ensure succession, and WHEREAS, the Director of Human Resources has recommended the creation of the title of Human Resources Specialist and Human Resources Business Partner Title; approved at their September 4, 2024, and November 13, 2024 meeting respectively, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the personnel roster of the Human Resources Department be amended as follows: Add: One (1) Human Resources Specialist – Development & Retention Add: One (1) Human Resources Specialist – Engagement & Recruitment Add: One (1) Human Resources Business Partner Reassign: One (1) Manager of Organizational Development Reassign: One (1) Equity Talent Acquisition Specialist and be it further RESOLVED, that the position of Human Resources Specialist shall be assigned to the Management Compensation Plan at salary grade 7, and be it RESOLVED, that the position of Human Resources Business Partner shall be assigned to the Management Compensation Plan at salary grade 8, and be it further RESOLVED, that for the sole purpose of determining days worked reportable to the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, the standard workday for these position(s) shall be established at eight (8) hours per day (forty (40) hours per week), and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for this position shall be derived from existing funds within the approved 2024 Human Resources Department budget. 5 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council COW Study Session FROM:Nelsh Bohn, IURA Director of Community Development DATE:November 20, 2024 RE:2025 Parking Rates- Cayuga Street Garage ITEM #:3.2 MEMORANDUM Modify 2025 parking rates at the Cayuga Garage to move toward parity with Seneca and Green garage parking rates. To achieve a balanced budget, the 2025 budget requires increased revenues. ATTACHMENTS: parking rates resolution for Cayuga 2025 nb_Nels Bohn.pdf 6 Proposed Resolution Common Council December 2024 2025 Parking Rates, Cayuga Street Garage – Resolution WHEREAS, parking rates at the Cayuga Garage are set by the City, and WHEREAS, a condition assessment of the facility was completed in 2023 which found the 20-year-old structure is in good condition but requires a series of investments to preserve and extend the service life of the garage for an additional 30 years, and WHEREAS, current annual revenues are insufficient to support a systematic capital investment program to preserve and extend the service life of the garage, and WHEREAS, the City Manager will convene a working group in 2025 to develop recommendations for updated parking rates citywide, and WHEREAS, the proposed 2025 parking rate increases are projected to be sufficient to achieve a balanced budget for the Cayuga Garage if they become effective in January 2025, and WHEREAS, the 2024 monthly parking rate at Green and Seneca garages is $105/month, and WHEREAS, Cayuga Garage management recommends Cayuga Garage rates move toward parity with Green and Seneca Garages; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Common Council hereby adopts the proposed 2025 parking rates for the Cayuga Street parking garage as follows: Actual Proposed Amount Cayuga Street Garage, Day and Night All Levels, including long-term storage $93.00/mo $101.40/mo 9% Increase Contract Cornell Rate* $66.90/mo $70.58/mo 5.5% increase Contract TC3 $81.84/mo $89.21/mo Actual Proposed Amount Cayuga Street Garage Per hour $1/hour $2/hour $1 increase Maximum $10/day $12/day $2 increase Special Event Rate (weekend day entrance fee, 24-hour parking limit) Downtown garages $5 $5 No Change *The Cornell Office Parking Agreement expires 7/31/25 7 . And be it further, RESOLVED, that all rates shall go into effect January 1, 2025. 8 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Ithaca Youth Bureau Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council COW Study Session FROM:Gregg Houck, Director Ithaca Youth Bureau DATE:November 20, 2024 RE:Amendment to Personnel Roster- Ithaca Youth Bureau ITEM #:3.3 MEMORANDUM Vote to defund the position of Office Manager and fund the position of Fiscal Manager for the Youth Bureau. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Amendment to Personnel Roster IYB Fiscal Manager - Novem_Gregg Houck.pdf 9 Resolution to defund the position of Office Manager and fund the authorized position of Fiscal Manager within the Youth Program Unit of the City of Ithaca Schedule of Authorized Personnel for the Year 2024 WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau has assessed its current staffing needs and has determined that because of the scope and scale of the department, it would be beneficial to have a position that provides strong planning, directing, and supervising of its fiscal, accounting, and office management functions; WHEREAS, the typical work duties for the position of Office Manager limits the ability of that role to support these needs; WHEREAS, the Ithaca Youth Bureau has an unfunded Fiscal Manager position; WHEREAS, the position of Fiscal Manager aligns more fully with the typical work duties of the paragraph above; WHEREAS, this amendment does not require any amendments to the 2024 Youth Bureau budget now, therefore be it RESOLVED THAT, that the City of Ithaca Schedule of Authorized Personnel Youth Program Unit shall be amended effective December 5, 2024 as follows: Defund: One (1) Office Manager – 40 hours Fund: One (1) Fiscal Manager – 40 hours 10 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Ithaca Youth Bureau Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council COW Study Session FROM:Gregg Houck, Director Ithaca Youth Bureau DATE:November 20, 2024 RE:Amendment to 2024 Youth Bureau Budget ITEM #:3.4 MEMORANDUM A resolution to adjust the revenue and expense lines for the Tae Kwon Do program due to increased levels of youth participation. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution to Amend IYB Budget - November 202_Gregg Houck.pdf 11 11/1/24 Resolution to Amend the Youth Bureau 2024 Budget WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau contracts instructors for Tae Kwon Do programming; and WHEREAS, session registrations increased throughout the year; and WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau received more than the projected revenue; and WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau will need to pay more than the budgeted contractual expense to cover the increase in participation, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the 2024 Youth Bureau Budget shall be amended as follows: Increase Expenses: A7310-5435-01541 $4,400 Increase Revenues: A7310-2001-01541 $4,400 12 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Attorney's Office Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council COW Study Session FROM:Victor Kessler, City Attorney DATE:November 20, 2024 RE:Memorandum of Understanding with Town Regarding Code Inspections of Meinig Fieldhouse ITEM #:3.5 MEMORANDUM Discuss MOU with Town of Ithaca to allocate responsibility for inspections of new Cornell facility that crosses municipal boundaries. ATTACHMENTS: 84_Resolution_Meinig Fieldhouse Resolution.pdf 84_Memo_Meinig Fieldhouse MOU Memo.pdf 84_2024-11-1 City-Town MOU re Fieldhouse Permitting and Inspections.pdf 13 A Resolution to Authorize an Intermunicipal Agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca Regarding Permitting, Inspections, and Other Services Relating to the Cornell University Meinig Fieldhouse Project WHEREAS, Cornell University is pursuing a project to construct certain new recreational facilities to serve its campus (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Project crosses the municipal boundary between the City of Ithaca (“City”) and the Town of Ithaca (“Town”) on tax parcels 31.-1-1.2 (City) and 67.-1-13.2 (Town) and is subject to regulation by both jurisdictions, with the majority of the Project sited in the City; and WHEREAS, New York State law permits municipalities to enter into agreements to jointly administer and enforce permitting and code requirements; and WHEREAS, the City and the Town wish to enter into an intermunicipal agreement whereby the City shall, subject to certain limitations set forth in the agreement, conduct all permitting, inspections, and certain other enumerated services relating to the Project in both jurisdictions as if the Project were located within the City and, in exchange, retain all permitting and inspection fees; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that City Manager, subject to the advice of the City Attorney, is hereby authorized to enter into an intermunicipal agreement relating to permitting, inspection, and other services for the Project in a form substantially similar to that attached hereto. 14 MEMORANDUM To: Common Council Date: November 1, 2024 Re: Intermunicipal Agreement Regarding Permitting, Inspection, and Other Services for Meinig Fieldhouse Council Members, Accompanying this document you will find a resolution authorizing the City to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Ithaca governing permitting, inspection, and other services for the Cornell Meinig Fieldhouse project (“Project”). Briefly, the Project straddles the border between the City and the Town, with the bulk of the project located within the City. New York state law permits municipalities to enter into agreements with each other regarding permitting, code enforcement, and other similar services, and past practice has been to utilize such agreements for projects and structures that would otherwise be subject to the jurisdiction of both the City and the Town (or the Village of Cayuga Heights). Because of the siting of the project, the attached agreement contemplates that the City will provide such services for the Project, subject to a few minor exceptions described in the document. The City will also be entitled to retain all permitting, inspection, and other fees for the services provided. This arrangement will eliminate the need for complicated coordination with the Town and Cornell regarding the mechanics of permitting and inspecting only three quarters of a structure. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you should have any questions. I or another member of my office will be present when this item is discussed before Council to address any concerns. Sincerely, Victor J. Kessler City Attorney 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850-5690 OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Victor J. Kessler, City Attorney Telephone: 607/274-6504 Robert A. Sarachan, Assistant City Attorney Fax: 607/274-6507 Catherine E. M. Muskin, Assistant City Attorney James F. Kenniff, Assistant City Attorney 15 1 Agreement Between the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca for Building Permitting, Inspection, and Related Services for the Cornell University Meinig Fieldhouse Project This Agreement is effective as of ______________, 2024. WHEREAS, Cornell University (hereafter, “Cornell”), c/o its Division of Student and Campus Life Athletics, Ithaca, New York 14853, has proposed a project on its central campus to construct the new Meinig Fieldhouse (“Fieldhouse”) and an outdoor, general purpose recreational field on tax parcels 31.-1-1.2 (City) and 67.-1-13.2 (Town); and WHEREAS, the Fieldhouse proposal requires approval of the City of Ithaca (hereafter, the “City”), 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850, and the Town of Ithaca (hereafter, the “Town” and, collectively with the City, the “Municipal Parties”), 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York 14850; and WHEREAS, the proposed new location for the outdoor general recreation field is entirely within the geographic bounds of the City, and an existing field hockey field to be removed from the site and the proposed Fieldhouse are within the geographic bounds of both Municipal Parties; and WHEREAS, Article IX, Section 1(c) of the New York State Constitution and Article 5-G of the General Municipal Law empower local governments in the State of New York to enter into agreements amongst themselves for the provision of joint services, and Executive Law § 381(2) states “Two or more local governments may provide for joint administration and enforcement of the uniform code, the state energy conservation construction code, or both, by agreement pursuant to article five-G of the general municipal law”; and WHEREAS, the City and the Town agree that the proposed Meinig Fieldhouse Site shown on attached Exhibit A (the “Site”) is best served by uniform building permitting, code inspection, 16 2 and related services for all proposed structures and improvements associated with the proposed Fieldhouse; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and consideration contained herein, the Municipal Parties agree and contract as follows: 1. All portions of the Site within the geographic boundaries of the City (as shown on Exhibit A) are subject to the City’s zoning ordinance, City Code Chapter 325, the City’s site plan review requirements, City Code Chapter 276, and all other City Code requirements. 2. All portions of the Site within the geographic boundaries of the Town (as shown on Exhibit A) are subject to Town Code requirements, except City Code Chapter 146 (Building Code Enforcement) (including Article VII thereof [Establishment and Implementation of the Ithaca Energy Code Supplement]) and Chapter 181 (Fire Prevention) shall apply instead of Town Code Chapter 144 (Energy Code Supplement), Chapter 125 (Building Construction and Fire Prevention) and Town Code § 270-233.A (permit to build). Town Code requirements that apply within the Town’s geographic boundaries include, but are not limited to, Town Code Chapter 270 (Zoning) (except for § 270-233.A (Permit to build)), Chapter 173 (Outdoor Lighting), Chapter 228 (Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control), sewer requirements in Town Code Chapters 210 and 214-217, and water requirements in Town Code Chapters 256 and 261. The applicable Town Code requirements are collectively referred to as “Applicable Town Code Requirements.” 3. Except for fees and charges associated with building permits, certificates of occupancy/compliance, and inspections described in Sections 7 and 9 below, or as otherwise specified in Section 10 below, each Municipal Party shall apply, collect and keep all other typically assessed charges or fees associated with all buildings, structures and improvements on 17 3 the Site within its jurisdiction (such as zoning, special permit, site plan, variance and utility fees and charges). 4. The City shall consult with building permit applicants, process all initial and future building applications, and issue all initial and future building permits as required by Part 1203 of Title 19 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) and as specified in Section 6 below, for all buildings, structures, and improvements located on the Site requiring such permits regardless of geographic location, including all future proposed buildings, structures, and improvements, provided that this shall only apply to building applications filed after the effective date of this Agreement. All references in this agreement to buildings, structures and/or improvements shall include any alterations or repairs made to them. 5. The City shall issue no building permit under this agreement for any building, structure, or improvement located on the Site requiring a building permit that is wholly or partially within the Town unless and until the Town sends the City a “zoning only permit” from the Town Director of Code Enforcement or its designee stating (i) Cornell has satisfied all applicable pre-construction special permit and site plan review requirements and conditions for such building, structure, or improvement (or portion thereof) within the Town and (ii) such building, structure, or improvement (or portion thereof) within the Town requiring a building permit complies with, or has received all necessary variances from, the Town’s zoning chapter, and complies with all other Applicable Town Code Requirements. 6. The City shall, regardless of location on the Site, issue building permits under this agreement in accordance with City Code Chapter 146 (Building Code Enforcement) and City Code Chapter 181 (Fire Prevention), and with all State laws, rules, and regulations as are ordinarily applied by the City for such buildings, structures, or other improvements. This 18 4 includes, but is not limited to, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. For those portions of buildings, structures and improvements located within the City of Ithaca, the City will also apply its other local laws, rules, and regulations as are ordinarily applied by the City. 7. The City shall collect and keep all building permit fees for building permits it issues under this agreement, regardless of location on the Site, as are ordinarily assessed under City Code Chapter 146, or any other City Code or practice, for such buildings, structures, or other improvements. 8. The City shall, regardless of location on the Site, issue all initial and future temporary and final certificates of occupancy/compliance and conduct all code inspections, operating permit inspections and fire and electrical inspections for any building, structure, or improvement within the Site as required by 19 NYCRR Part 1203. The City shall issue no temporary or final certificate of occupancy/compliance under this agreement for any building, structure, or improvement requiring such a certificate that is wholly or partially within the Town unless and until the Town sends the City a letter from the Town Director of Code Enforcement (or its designee) stating Cornell has satisfied all applicable pre-certificate special permit, site plan and variance conditions for such building, structure, or improvement (or portion thereof) within the Town. In issuing such certificates and conducting such inspections, the City shall apply City Code Chapter 146 (Building Code Enforcement) and City Code Chapter 181 (Fire Prevention), as well as all State laws, rules, and regulations as are typically applied by the City for such buildings, structures, or improvements within the City, including, but are not limited to, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. For those buildings, structures and 19 5 improvements (or portions thereof) located within the City of Ithaca, the City will also apply its other local laws, rules, and regulations as are ordinarily applied by the City. 9. The City shall collect and keep all charges and fees for certificates of occupancy/compliance and inspections conducted under this agreement, regardless of location on the Site, as are ordinarily assessed under City Code Chapter 146 (Building Code Enforcement), Chapter 181 (Fire Prevention), or any other City Code chapter or practice, for such buildings, structures, or other improvements. 10. Stormwater, Water, Sewer and 911 Addressing A. One Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan applies to the Site and the rest of the Meinig Fieldhouse Indoor Sports and Recreation Facility project area (including the outdoor general recreation field), as shown on the final Meinig Fieldhouse Indoor Sports and Recreation Facility site plans approved by the City and Town (the “Project Area”). Except as specified in this Section 10.A, each Municipal Party will conduct inspections and perform all stormwater-related actions related to stormwater facilities and practices within its respective jurisdiction. Such actions include entry into an Operation, Maintenance and Reporting Agreement with Cornell, the filing of reports, and enforcement. Upon ninety (90) days’ written notice, the Town may delegate to the City post-construction inspections, reporting and enforcement for the portion of the Project Area within the Town, in which case the City will collect and keep any associated fees for its activities. B. The City will perform all water facility reviews, inspections and enforcement within Cornell’s water distribution system on the Site regardless of geographic location. The City will collect and keep any associated fees for its activities. 20 6 C. The City will perform all sewer facility reviews, inspections and enforcement within Cornell’s sewer system on the Site regardless of geographic location, except as follows. While no sewer connection from the Fieldhouse is planned to be located in the Town, for the portion of the Site within the Town, the Town will retain review, permitting, inspection, testing and enforcement for any Cornell sewer laterals from the building drain to the building sewer connection to Cornell’s sewer mains, and for Cornell’s sewer mains. Each Municipal Party will collect and keep any associated fees for their respective activities. D. The City will assign addresses to all buildings within the Site regardless of geographic location. The City will collect and keep any associated fees for its activities. 11. Except as otherwise specified in section 10 above, employees and officers of the City are authorized to, and shall, process, investigate and respond to all code violations and complaints, and issue any orders regarding the enforcement of the State and local laws, rules, and regulations described in the previous paragraphs of this agreement in relation to the Site regardless of location of the underlying building, structure, or improvement. The City further shall maintain records of all inspections and applications pertaining to the buildings, structures, or improvements located within the Town of Ithaca portion of the Site, make such records available to the Town upon reasonable advance notice, shall respond to inquiries from the Town about such records or the City’s services within the Town and provide annual reports as may be reasonably requested by the Town. 12. Except as otherwise specified in section 10 above, the City shall bring any necessary enforcement proceeding for violations of the State and local laws, rules, and regulations (including Applicable Town Code Requirements) described in the previous paragraphs of this agreement in relation to the Site, regardless of location of the underlying 21 7 building, structure, improvement, use or activity for which proceedings are commenced. The City will pay for all enforcement costs, including witness and attorney time, and will keep all penalties and fines that may be assessed as a result of such enforcement proceedings. 13. Any authority heretofore conferred on the Town Code Enforcement Officers pursuant to the Town Code or other applicable laws, rules or regulations is hereby conferred upon the City Code Enforcement Officers and other City employees and officers to undertake the City services within the Town described in this agreement. 14. The City’s employees performing services under this agreement shall not be considered Town employees for any purpose. The City and its employees shall have no claim against the Town for any compensation, worker's compensation, vacation pay, sick leave, retirement benefits, social security benefits, disability insurance benefits, unemployment insurance benefits, or any other employee benefits, all of which shall be the City’s sole responsibility. The Town will not withhold on behalf of the City any sums for income tax, unemployment insurance, social security, or any other withholding. 15. The Town shall not make any payments to the City for its services. The Municipal Parties agree that the fees, charges, penalties and fines that the City will collect under this agreement are adequate compensation to the City for its services. 16. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the City agrees to fully defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Town and its officers, elected officials, Boards, employees, and agents from and against all claims, actions, suits, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, losses, settlements, judgments, costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees and costs) (collectively referred to as “Claims”), whether or not involving a third party claim, which any or all of them may incur, resulting from bodily injuries (or death) to any 22 8 person, damage (including loss of use) to any property, other damages, or contamination of or adverse effects on the environment, caused by the acts or omissions of the City or the City’s employees, agents or subcontractors, in connection with the services it performs or is required to perform for the Town or on its own behalf under this agreement. This duty for the City to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Town shall not extend to Claims described in Section 17 below. 17. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Town agrees to fully defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, elected officials, Boards, employees, and agents from and against all claims, actions, suits, demands, damages, liabilities, obligations, losses, settlements, judgments, costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees and costs), which any or all of them may incur, resulting from bodily injuries (or death) to any person, damage (including loss of use) to any property, other damages, or contamination of or adverse effects on the environment, caused by the acts or omissions of the Town or the Town’s employees, agents or subcontractors, to the extent they are based on the Town’s zoning, special permits, site plans, or variances. 18. Each Municipal Party hereby agrees to maintain at all times General Liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury or property damage, to list the other Municipal Party as an additional insured under said insurance policy, and to provide written proof of such insurance from the insurer, at the time of execution of this agreement, and as may be otherwise required by the other Municipal Party. 19. This agreement shall be effective on the date it is fully executed by both Municipal Parties and Cornell (which is signing to indicate that it has seen and approved the agreement). This agreement shall remain in effect for five (5) years as written unless and until 23 9 terminated or modified upon the written agreement of both Municipal Parties. This agreement shall renew automatically for successive five (5) year terms upon the same terms and conditions unless a Municipal Party gives written notice to the other Municipal Party at least one year prior to the renewal date that the agreement will not renew. Either Municipal Party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon one year’s notice to the other Municipal Party. 20. Any notices or other communications given under or in relation to this agreement shall be deemed duly given if served personally or by commercial courier service upon the other Municipal Party at the address set forth above, or if mailed by certified mail to the other Municipal Party at the address set forth above, return receipt requested. All notices shall be effective upon the date of receipt. Either Municipal Party may change the address to which notices are sent by giving notice of such change in the manner set forth above to the other Municipal Party. 21. While not a party to this agreement, Cornell’s signature on this agreement signifies that it has read and approves of its provisions. 22. This writing constitutes the entire understanding and complete agreement of the Municipal Parties. 23. This agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, all of which together shall constitute the same instrument. 24 10 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Town, upon passage of proper resolutions of their respective governing boards, authorize their respective City Manager and Supervisor to execute this agreement. SIGNED: CITY OF ITHACA _____________________________ By: STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF TOMPKINS : ss.: On the day of in the year 2024, before me, the undersigned, personally appeared , personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person upon behalf of which the individual(s)acted, executed the instrument. TOWN OF ITHACA _____________________________ By: STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF TOMPKINS : ss.: On the day of in the year 2024, before me, the undersigned, personally appeared , personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person upon behalf of which the individual(s)acted, executed the instrument. ______________________________ Notary Public 25 11 SEEN AND APPROVED: CORNELL UNIVERSITY _____________________________ By: STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF TOMPKINS : ss.: On the day of in the year 2024, before me, the undersigned, personally appeared , personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual(s) whose name(s) is (are) subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person upon behalf of which the individual(s)acted, executed the instrument. ______________________________ Notary Public 26 EXHIBIT A 27 28 |Meinig Fieldhouse Indoor Sports and Recreation Facility Site Materials 29 |Meinig Fieldhouse Indoor Sports and Recreation Facility Site Lighting 30 31 | Meinig Fieldhouse Indoor Sports and Recreation Facility Stormwater Management Plan 32 UTILITY PLAN C104 Seal Drawing No. Drawing Title: Key Map Project Title: Client Project No: Drawn By: Checked By: Approved By: Issue Date: DRAWING ISSUE & REVISION HISTORY No.Description Date Sasaki Project No: NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECT + LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTSASAKI110 Chauncy StreetBoston, MA 02111TEL. 617.926.3300www.sasaki.comCIVILTG MILLER605 West State Street, Suite AIthaca, NY 14850TEL. 607.272.6477www.tgmillerpc.comSTRUCTURALLEMESSURIER1380 Soldiers Field RoadBoston, MA 02135TEL. 617.868.1200www.lemessurier.comMEP/FPRFS ENGINEERING71 Water StreetLaconia, NH 03246 TEL. 603.524.4647 www.rfsengineering.com BUILDING AND FIRE CODE HOWE ENGINEERS 141 Longwater Drive, Suite 110 Norwell, MA 02061 TEL. 781.878.3500 www.howeengineers.com 04/19/2024 ISSUE FOR PERMIT Indoor Sports and Recreation Center & Multi-Purpose Field Tower Road Ithaca, NY 14853 Cornell University North Scale: 1" = 20' 04.19.2024 DAH OBB 11835 28020.00 (TGM #E22-09) DAH 33 DRAINAGE PLAN C105 Seal Drawing No. Drawing Title: Key Map Project Title: Drawn By: Checked By: Approved By: Date: DRAWING ISSUE & REVISION HISTORY No.Description Date Project No: No.Description Date ARCHITECT + LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTSASAKI110 Chauncy StreetBoston, MA 02111TEL. 617.926.3300www.sasaki.comCIVILTG MILLER 605 West State Street, Suite A Ithaca, NY 14850 TEL. 607.272.6477 www.tgmillerpc.com STRUCTURAL LEMESSURIER 1380 Soldiers Field Road Boston, MA 02135 TEL. 617.868.1200 www.lemessurier.com MEP/FP RFS ENGINEERING 71 Water Street Laconia, NH 03246 TEL. 603.524.4647 www.rfsengineering.com BUILDING AND FIRE CODE HOWE ENGINEERS 141 Longwater Drive, Suite 110 Norwell, MA 02061 TEL. 781.878.3500 www.howeengineers.com 06/28/2024 CONSTRUCTION BID SET Indoor Sports & Recreation Center and Sports Field 313 Tower Road | Ithaca, NY 14853 Cornell University North Scale: AS SHOWN 06/28/2024 DAH OBB 28020.00U (TGM #E22-09) DAH 1 ADDENDUM 1 08/08/24 34 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Attorney's Office Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council COW Study Session FROM:Victor Kessler, City Attorney DATE:November 20, 2024 RE:Amendment to Personnel Roster- Attorney’s Office ITEM #:3.6 MEMORANDUM A resolution to amend the personnel roster to increase a rostered half-time position to full-time for 2025 ATTACHMENTS: 3.6 Amendment to Personnel Roster - City Attorney (1).pdf 35 Resolution to Approve Amendment to Personnel Roster – Attorney’s Office WHEREAS, the City Attorney’s Office currently has a vacant Assistant City Attorney position rostered as half time for 2025; and WHEREAS, on June 5, 2024, the Common Council authorized a temporary amendment to the personnel roster to convert an Assistant City Attorney position from half-time to full-time through the end of 2024, without additional funding, in order to accommodate recruitment and retention needs caused by staffing turnover; and WHEREAS, on November 13, 2024, the Common Council authorized funding to increase the hours of the vacant position from half-time to full-time for the 2025 budget year; and WHEREAS, the Common Council wishes to amend the personnel roster to reflect the increased funding for 2025; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that, effective immediately, the personnel roster for the City Attorney’s Office be amended such that the previous increase of one (1) Assistant City Attorney position from half- time to full-time authorized on June 5, 2024 shall no longer expire on January 1, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, that, for the avoidance of confusion, the authorized personnel roster for the City Attorney’s Office now and henceforth includes (3) full-time Assistant City Attorney positions and one (1) half-time Assistant City Attorney position; and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for this change shall be derived from the authorized departmental funding for the 2025 budget year. 36 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Planning and Development Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council COW Study Session FROM:Megan Wilson, Deputy Director of Planning & Development DATE:November 20, 2024 RE:Proposed Waterfront Zoning Amendment ITEM #:4.1 MEMORANDUM Proposal to add "urban beverage producer" as an allowed primary use in the Cherry Street District, West End/Waterfront District, Market District, and Newman District ATTACHMENTS: Urban Beverage Producer Circulation Packet - 11-4-2024.pdf 37 To: Robert Cantelmo, Mayor Deborah Mohlenhoff, City Manager Common Council Victor Kessler, City Attorney Mike Thorne, Superintendent of Public Works Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk Lisa Nicholas, Director of Planning & Development Rob Fell DeWalt, Director of Code Enforcement Alan Karasin, Director, Public Information & Technology City of Ithaca Department of Planning and Development Katie Borgella, Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability Sustainability and Climate Justice Commission Planning & Development Board From: Megan Wilson, Deputy Director of Planning & Development Date: November 4, 2024 Re: Proposal to Amend Permitted Primary Uses of the Waterfront Districts _______________________________________________________________________________ In 2019, Common Council adopted the Waterfront Plan as part of Phase II of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The plan addresses the topics of land use, economic vitality, community livability, mobility and transportation, natural and cultural resources, and sustainability, energy and water resources, with more specific recommendations and action steps specifically for the waterfront area. The plan envisions that the waterfront will be a vibrant, mixed-use area that is home to restaurants, shops, galleries, housing, and more. The waterfront zoning reflects these goals in the allowed uses for the Cherry Street, West End/Waterfront, Market and Newman Districts. It was recently brought to staff’s attention that, while restaurants, bars, and taverns are permitted uses in the waterfront, “urban beverage producer” was left off the list of allowed primary uses. This use is similar to a brew pub with onsite food and beverage service as well as limited onsite production of non- alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (See 325-3 of the Zoning Ordinance for the full definition). Upon further review of the project files and the Waterfront Plan, it appears that urban beverage producer was inadvertently left of the list of allowed uses and was intended to be included, as is common in other zones where restaurants and bars are permitted. The attached amendment would add “urban beverage producer” as an allowed primary use in the four waterfront zoning districts. The proposed zoning amendment is an Unlisted action under the City’s Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and a Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) has been prepared. The draft ordinance and SEAF are attached for your review. The Common Council will hold a public hearing on this proposal at its meeting on Wednesday, November 20th at 6 pm in the Common Council Chambers and will consider adoption of the zoning amendment at its meeting on December 4, 2024. Your comments are respectfully requested prior to the December 4th meeting so that they may be fully considered by the Common Council. If you have any questions, please contact me at mwilson@cityofithaca.org. CITY OF ITHACA 108 E. Green St. — Third Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Lisa Nicholas, AICP, Director Planning & Development – 607-274-6550 Community Development/IURA – 607-274-6565 E-Mail: dgrunder@cityofithaca.org 38 9/18/2024 1 An Ordinance To Amend The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Section 8, Entitled “District Regulations” To Include Urban Beverage Producer as a Permitted Primary Use in the Cherry Street, West End/Waterfront, Market, and Newman Districts within the City of Ithaca WHEREAS, several mixed-use zoning districts within the city allow for an “urban beverage producer” as a use within their regulations, and this use is similar to a brew pub with onsite food and beverage service as well as limited onsite production of alcoholic beverages, and WHEREAS, urban beverage producer is typically allowed in districts where restaurants, taverns, and bars are also permitted, and WHEREAS, as outlined in the City’s Waterfront Plan, the waterfront zoning districts are intended to be vibrant, active areas with commercial uses as well as housing, offices, and recreational uses, and WHEREAS, the Cherry Street, West End/Waterfront, Market, and Newman districts permit restaurants and bars as allowed commercial uses but urban beverage producer was not included as an allowed use, and WHEREAS, the inclusion of urban beverage producer as an allowed use is consistent with the intended development for the waterfront, as described in the City’s Waterfront Plan; now, therefore ORDINANCE NO. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the City of Ithaca Common Council as follows: Section 1. Chapter 325, Section 8, Column 2, Permitted Primary Uses, of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to add “urban beverage producer” as a permitted primary use in the following districts: Cherry Street District, West End/Waterfront District, Market District, and Newman District. Section 2. Severability. 39 9/18/2024 2 Severability is intended throughout and within the provisions of this ordinance. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law after publication of notice as provided in the Ithaca City Charter. 40 Page 1 of 3 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. 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. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information Telephone: E-Mail: administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? __________ acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? __________ acres 4.Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. Urban Rural (non-agriculture) Industrial Commercial Residential (suburban) Aquatic Other(Specify):□ Forest Agriculture □ Parkland SEAF 2019 41 Page 2 of 3 a.A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b.Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? 6.Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?NO YES If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 8.a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b.Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? c.Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 10.Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES 11.Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NO YES archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? NO YES 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b.Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 12.a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district 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? b.Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for 42 Page 3 of 3 14.Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply:□Shoreline □ Forest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional Wetland □ Urban Suburban 15.Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State orFederal government as threatened or endangered? 16.Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan?NO YES 17.Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources?If Yes, a.Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? b.Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 18.Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)?If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _ NO YES 19.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility?If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Date: _____________________ Applicant/sponsor/name: ____________________________________________________ __________________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________Title:__________________________________ 43 Page 1 of 2 Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project Date: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 - Impact Assessment Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency. Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept “Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?” No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur SEAF 2019 44 Page 2 of 2 For every question in Part 2 that was answered “moderate to large impact may occur”, or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- term, long-term and cumulative impacts. 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MADISON ST ELM ST ALBANY ST S CAYUGA ST BRINDLEY ST HANCOCK ST CECIL A MALONE RD SUNRISE RD CLINTON ST E NY 13/NY 34 S PLAIN ST SENECA ST WILLOW AVE FOURTH ST CLIFFPARKRD WILLIAMSGLENR ADAMS ST CLIFFPARKCIR CLIFF ST ESTY ST HOOK PL W COURT ST TAUGHANNOCKBLVDWESTWOODKNOLL WESTFIELDDR WSTATEST S CORN ST TAYLORPL N FULTON ST MORRIS AVE W JAY ST N MEADOW ST FRANKLIN ST FIFTH ST WARRENPL WILLOW AVE WESTVILLAGEPL BUFFALO ST SECOND ST FOURTH ST SHORT ST N PLAIN ST HECTORST E MARSHALL ST E YATES ST ALICEMILLERWAY FARM ST PARK PL YORK ST LAKE AVE CAMPBELLAVE VINEGARHILLRD SENECA ST 0 1,000 2,000500Feet Parcels Zoning District !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!B-1a B-1b B-2a B-2d B-4 B-5 CBD-100 CBD-120 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!CBD-140 CBD-50 CBD-60 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!CBD-85 PUD CSD MH-1 MD ND P-1 R-1a R-1b R-2a R-2b !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!R-2c R-3a R-3aa !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!R-3b SW-1 SW-2 WE/WF WEDZ-1a WEDZ-1bN City of Ithaca Waterfront District Map November 2023 46 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Planning and Development Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council COW Study Session FROM:Jared Lane, Planner DATE:November 20, 2024 RE:Proposal to Rezone a portion of the R-U District to U-1 ITEM #:4.2 MEMORANDUM Proposal to rezone a portion of the R-U District to U-1 ATTACHMENTS: U-1 Rezoning Circulation Packet - October 15 2024.pdf 47 Date: October 15, 2024 To: Robert Cantelmo, Mayor Common Council Deborah Mohlenhoff, City Manager Victor Kessler, City Attorney Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk Mike Thorne, Superintendent of Public Works Lisa Nicholas, Director of Planning & Development Rob Fell DeWalt, Director of Code Enforcement Alan Karasin, Director, Public Information & Technology City of Ithaca Department of Planning and Development Katie Borgella, Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability Sustainability and Climate Justice Commission Planning & Development Board From: Jared Lane, Planner Re: Proposal to rezone properties in R-U zoning district _____________________________________________________________________________________ The City is considering rezoning all or a portion of 23 parcels in the Residential University (R-U) zoning district to the University (U-1) district (see attached map). Property owners in this area have approached City Planning staff about a possible rezoning of these properties. Staff has found many of the identified properties have existing zoning deficiencies under current R-U regulations. Rezoning these properties to the U-1 district would put them in full compliance. This change would align the zoning regulations to reflect the existing uses and built form of this area adjacent to the Cornell University campus and ensure that any future redevelopment is compatible with the existing character of the area, as outlined in Plan Ithaca. A draft ordinance has been drafted and is attached for your review. This project is considered a Type 1 action under the City’s Environmental Quality Review Ordinance, and a Full Environmental Assessment Form is also attached. The City of Ithaca Common Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6 p.m. as part of the Committee of the Whole Study Session and will consider adoption of the amendment the following month. Your comments are respectfully requested prior to November 13, 2024 so that Council can fully consider them. If you have any questions, please contact me at jlane@cityofithaca.org. CITY OF ITHACA 108 E. Green St. — Third Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Lisa Nicholas, AICP, Director Planning & Development – 607-274-6550 Community Development/IURA – 607-274-6565 E-Mail: dgrunder@cityofithaca.org 48 8/14/2024 1 An Ordinance To Amend The Municipal Code Of The City Of Ithaca, Chapter 325, Entitled “Zoning” To Amend the Zoning District Boundaries of the R-U and U-1 Zoning Districts within the City of Ithaca WHEREAS, many of the properties within the City’s R-U district were constructed prior to the adoption of the City’s first zoning ordinance and subsequent amendments to the zoning ordinance, and WHEREAS, these properties often do not comply with all of the area requirements that were enacted after their construction and thus are considered nonconforming to the zoning ordinance, and WHEREAS, many of these nonconformities reflect the established character of the neighborhood and have limited or no impact on nearby properties, and WHEREAS, City Planning staff has been approached by property owners in the City’s R-U district about a possible rezoning of the area to address present deficiencies, and WHEREAS, City Planning staff has found the identified properties to be in full compliance with the regulations of the City’s U-1 district, and WHEREAS, rezoning these properties would align the zoning regulations to reflect the existing uses and built form of these parcels and ensure any future redevelopment is compatible with the existing character of the area, as outlined in Plan Ithaca; now, therefore, ORDINANCE NO. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the City of Ithaca Common Council as follows: Section 1. The Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended to change the designation from R-U to U-1 for the following tax parcels: 11.-3-2.2, 11.-3-3.2, 11.-3-5, 29.-3-1, 29.-3-2, 29.-3- 3, 29.-3-4, 29.-3-5, 29.-3-6, 29.-3-7, 29.-3-8, 29.-3-9, 29.-3- 10, 29.-3-11, 29.-3-12.1, 29.-3-12.2, 29.-4-1, 29.-4-2, 29.-4-3, 29.-4-4, 29.-4-5, 29.-4-6, and a portion of 30.-1-1.2. The 49 8/14/2024 2 boundaries are shown on the attached map entitled “Proposed U-1 Zoning,” dated September 4, 2024. Section 2. Severability. Severability is intended throughout and within the provisions of this ordinance. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, then that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law after publication of notice as provided in the Ithaca City Charter. 50 Page 1 of 13 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: Project Location (describe, and attach a general location map): Brief Description of Proposed Action (include purpose or need): Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Project Contact (if not same as sponsor; give name and title/role): Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO:State: Zip Code: Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO:State: Zip Code: FEAF 2019 51 Page 2 of 13 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 Counsel, Town Board, 9 Yes 9 Noor Village Board of Trustees b. City, Town or Village 9 Yes 9 No Planning Board or Commission c.City, Town or 9 Yes 9 No Village Zoning Board of Appeals d.Other local agencies 9 Yes 9 No e. County agencies 9 Yes 9 No f. Regional agencies 9 Yes 9 No g. State agencies 9 Yes 9 No h.Federal agencies 9 Yes 9 No i. Coastal Resources. i.Is the project site within a Coastal Area, or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway?9 Yes 9 No ii.Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? 9 Yes 9 No iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area?9 Yes 9 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 9 Yes 9 o 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 9 Yes 9 No where the proposed action would be located?If Yes, does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action 9 Yes 9 No would be located? b.Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district (for example: Greenway; 9 Yes 9 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, 9 Yes 9 No or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan?If Yes, identify the plan(s): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 52 Page 3 of 13 C.3. Zoning a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance.9 Yes 9 NoIf Yes, what is the zoning classification(s) including any applicable overlay district? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit?9 Yes 9 No c. Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action?9 Yes 9 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? ________________________________________________________________ b.What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ c.Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ d.What parks serve the project site? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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)?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action?_____________ acres b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed?_____________ acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) ownedor controlled by the applicant or project sponsor?_____________ acres c. Is the proposed action an expansion of an existing project or use?9 Yes 9 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? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes, i.Purpose or type of subdivision? (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial; if mixed, specify types)________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Is a cluster/conservation layout proposed? 9 Yes 9 No iii.Number of lots proposed? ________ iv.Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum __________ Maximum __________ 9 Yes 9 No _____ months _____ _____ month _____ year e.Will the proposed action be constructed in multiple phases?i.If No, anticipated period of construction:ii.If Yes: •Total number of phases anticipated •Anticipated commencement date of phase 1 (including demolition) •Anticipated completion date of final phase _____ month _____year •Generally describe connections or relationships among phases, including any contingencies where progress of one phase may determine timing or duration of future phases: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 53 Page 4 of 13 f.Does the project include new residential uses?9 Yes 9 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)? 9 Yes 9 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 9 Yes 9 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: 9 Ground water 9 Surface water streams 9 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? 9 Yes 9 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? 9 Yes 9 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?9 Yes 9 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 9 Yes 9 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 geographicdescription): ______________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 54 Page 5 of 13 ii. iii. 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: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Will the proposed action cause or result in disturbance to bottom sediments? Yes 9 No If Yes, describe: __________________________________________________________________________________________ iv.Will the proposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation?9 Yes 9 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? 9 Yes 9 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? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes: •Name of district or service area: _________________________________________________________________________ •Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal? 9 Yes 9 No •Is the project site in the existing district? 9 Yes 9 No •Is expansion of the district needed? 9 Yes 9 No •Do existing lines serve the project site? 9 Yes 9 No iii.Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to supply the project? 9 Yes 9 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? 9 Yes 9 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?9 Yes 9 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 andapproximate volumes or proportions of each): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Will the proposed action use any existing public wastewater treatment facilities?9 Yes 9 NoIf Yes: •Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used: _____________________________________________________________ •Name of district: ______________________________________________________________________________________ •Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project?9 Yes 9 No • Is the project site in the existing district?9 Yes 9 No • Is expansion of the district needed?9 Yes 9 No 55 Page 6 of 13 9 Yes 9 No •Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? •Will a line extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project?9 Yes 9 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?9 Yes 9 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 9 Yes 9 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?9 Yes 9 No iv.Does the proposed plan minimize impervious surfaces, use pervious materials or collect and re-use stormwater?9 Yes 9 No f. Does the proposed action include, or will it use on-site, one or more sources of air emissions, including fuel 9 Yes 9 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,9 Yes 9 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 9 Yes 9 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) 56 Page 7 of 13 h.Will the proposed action generate or emit methane (including, but not limited to, sewage treatment plants,9 Yes 9 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 orelectricity, flaring): ________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ i.Will the proposed action result in the release of air pollutants from open-air operations or processes, such as 9 Yes 9 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 9 Yes 9 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. iv. v. Parking spaces: Existing ___________________ Proposed ___________ Net increase/decrease _____________________ Does the proposed action include any shared use parking? Yes No 9 Yes 9 No vi.Are public/private transportation service(s) or facilities available within ½ mile of the proposed site? vii Will the proposed action include access to public transportation or accommodations for use of hybrid, electric 9 Yes 9 No or other alternative fueled vehicles? viii. Will the proposed action include plans for pedestrian or bicycle accommodations for connections to existing 9 Yes 9 No pedestrian or bicycle routes? k.Will the proposed action (for commercial or industrial projects only) generate new or additional demand 9 Yes 9 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?9 Yes 9 No l. Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply. i. During Construction:ii.During Operations: •Monday - Friday: _________________________•Monday - Friday: ____________________________ •Saturday: ________________________________•Saturday: ___________________________________ •Sunday: _________________________________•Sunday: ____________________________________ •Holidays: ________________________________•Holidays: ___________________________________ If the proposed action includes any modification of existing roads, creation of new roads or change in existing access, describe:________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 57 Page 8 of 13 m. Will the proposed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction,9 Yes 9 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?9 Yes 9 No Describe: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ n. W thill prope os actioed havn e outd lighoor ting? 9 Yes 9 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?9 Yes 9 NoDescribe: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ o.Does the proposed action have the potential to produce odors for more than one hour per day?9 Yes 9 No If Yes, describe possible sources, potential frequency and duration of odor emissions, and proximity to nearestoccupied structures: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ p.9 Yes 9 No Will the proposed action include any bulk storage of petroleum (combined capacity of over 1,100 gallons)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,9 Yes 9 No insecticides) during construction or operation?If Yes: i.Describe proposed treatment(s):________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Will the proposed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices?9 Yes 9 No r.Will the proposed action (commercial or industrial projects only) involve or require the management or disposal 9 Yes 9 Noof 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: __________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 58 Page 9 of 13 s. Does the proposed action include construction or modification of a solid waste management facility?9 Yes 9 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 9 Yes 9 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?9 Yes 9 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. 9 Urban 9 Industrial 9 Commercial 9 Residential (suburban) 9 Rural (non-farm) 9 Forest 9 Agriculture 9 Aquatic 9 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 impervioussurfaces •Forested •Meadows, grasslands or brushlands (non- agricultural, including abandoned agricultural) •Agricultural (includes active orchards, field, greenhouse etc.) •Surface water features (lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, etc.) •Wetlands (freshwater or tidal) •Non-vegetated (bare rock, earth or fill) •Other Describe: _______________________________ ________________________________________ 59 Page 10 of 13 c.Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation?9 Yes 9 No i.If Yes: explain: __________________________________________________________________________________________ d.Are there any facilities serving children, the elderly, people with disabilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, licensed 9 Yes 9 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?9 Yes 9 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,9 Yes 9 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?9 Yes 9 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 9 Yes 9 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 9 Yes 9 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 9 Yes 9 No Remediation database? Check all that apply: 9 Yes – Spills Incidents database Provide DEC ID number(s): ________________________________ 9 Yes – Environmental Site Remediation database Provide DEC ID number(s): ________________________________ 9 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?9 Yes 9 No If yes, provide DEC ID number(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ iv.If yes to (i), (ii) or (iii) above, describe current status of site(s): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 60 Page 11 of 13 v.Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses?9 Yes 9 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?9 Yes 9 No •Explain: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ E.2. Natural Resources On or Near Project Site a.What is the average depth to bedrock on the project site? ________________ feet b. Are there bedrock outcroppings on the project site?9 Yes 9 No If Yes, what proportion of the site is comprised of bedrock outcroppings? __________________% c.Predominant soil type(s) present on project site: ___________________________ __________% ___________________________ __________% ____________________________ __________% d.What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: _________ feet e. Drainage status of project site soils: 9 Well Drained:_____% of site 9 Moderately Well Drained: _____% of site 9 Poorly Drained _____% of site f.Approximate proportion of proposed action site with slopes: 9 0-10%:_____% of site 9 10-15%: _____% of site 9 15% or greater: _____% of site g.Are there any unique geologic features on the project site?9 Yes 9 No If Yes, describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ h.Surface water features. i.Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies (including streams, rivers,9 Yes 9 No ponds or lakes)? ii.Do any wetlands or other waterbodies adjoin the project site?9 Yes 9 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,9 Yes 9 No state or local agency? iv.For each identified regulated wetland and waterbody on the project site, provide the following information:•Streams: Name ____________________________________________ Classification _______________________ •Lakes or Ponds: Name ____________________________________________ Classification _______________________•Wetlands: Name ____________________________________________ Approximate Size ___________________ •Wetland No. (if regulated by DEC) _____________________________ v.Are any of the above water bodies listed in the most recent compilation of NYS water quality-impaired 9 Yes 9 No waterbodies?If yes, name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired: _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ i.Is the project site in a designated Floo dway?9 Yes 9 No j.Is the project site in the 100-year Floodplain?9 Yes 9 No k.Is the project site in the 500-year Floodplain?9 Yes 9 No l. Is the project site located over, or immediately adjoining, a primary, principal or sole source aquifer?9 Yes 9 No If Yes: i.Name of aquifer: _________________________________________________________________________________________ 61 Page 12 of 13 m. Identify the predominant wildlife species that occupy or use the project site: ______________________________ ______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________________ n.Does the project site contain a designated significant natural community?9 Yes 9 No If Yes: i.Describe the habitat/community (composition, function, and basis for designation): _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Source(s) of description or evaluation: ________________________________________________________________________ iii.Extent of community/habitat: •Currently: ______________________ acres •Following completion of project as proposed: _____________________ acres •Gain or loss (indicate + or -): ______________________ acres o.Does project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by the federal government or NYS as 9 Yes 9 No endangered or threatened, or does it contain any areas identified as habitat for an endangered or threatened species? p. Does the project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by NYS as rare, or as a species of 9 Yes 9 Nospecial concern? q.Is the project site or adjoining area currently used for hunting, trapping, fishing or shell fishing?9 Yes 9 No If yes, give a brief description of how the proposed action may affect that use: ___________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 9 Yes 9 No Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 304?If Yes, provide county plus district name/number: _________________________________________________________________ b.Are agricultural lands consisting of highly productive soils present?9 Yes 9 No i.If Yes: acreage(s) on project site? ___________________________________________________________________________ ii.Source(s) of soil rating(s): _________________________________________________________________________________ c. Does the project site contain all or part of, or is it substantially contiguous to, a registered National 9 Yes 9 No Natural Landmark?If Yes: i.Nature of the natural landmark: 9 Biological Community 9 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?9 Yes 9 No If Yes: i.CEA name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Basis for designation: _____________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Designating agency and date: ______________________________________________________________________________ If Yes: i.Species and listing (endangered or threatened):______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If Yes: i.Species and listing:____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 62 Page 13 of 13 e. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district 9 Yes 9 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: 9 Archaeological Site 9 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 9 Yes 9 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?9 Yes 9 No If Yes: i.Describe possible resource(s): _______________________________________________________________________________ ii.Basis for identification: ___________________________________________________________________________________ h.9 Yes 9 No Is the project site within fives miles of any officially designated and publicly accessible federal, state, or local scenic or aesthetic resource?If Yes: i.Identify resource: _________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Nature of, or basis for, designation (e.g., established highway overlook, state or local park, state historic trail or scenic byway, etc.): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Distance between project and resource: _____________________ miles. i. Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers 9 Yes 9 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?9 Yes 9 No F.Additional InformationAttach 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. VerificationI certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name ___________________________________ Date_______________________________________ Signature________________________________________________ Title_______________________________________ 63 Page 1 of 10 Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 - Identification of Potential Project Impacts Part 2 is to be completed by the lead agency. Part 2 is designed to help the lead agency inventory all potential resources that could be affected by a proposed project or action. We recognize that the lead agency=s reviewer(s) will not necessarily be environmental professionals. So, the questions are designed to walk a reviewer through the assessment process by providing a series of questions that can be answered using the information found in Part 1. To further assist the lead agency in completing Part 2, the form identifies the most relevant questions in Part 1 that will provide the information needed to answer the Part 2 question. When Part 2 is completed, the lead agency will have identified the relevant environmental areas that may be impacted by the proposed activity. If the lead agency is a state agency and the action is in any Coastal Area, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. Tips for completing Part 2: •Review all of the information provided in Part 1. •Review any application, maps, supporting materials and the Full EAF Workbook. •Answer each of the 18 questions in Part 2. •If you answer “Yes” to a numbered question, please complete all the questions that follow in that section. •If you answer “No” to a numbered question, move on to the next numbered question. •Check appropriate column to indicate the anticipated size of the impact. •Proposed projects that would exceed a numeric threshold contained in a question should result in the reviewing agency checking the box “Moderate to large impact may occur.” •The reviewer is not expected to be an expert in environmental analysis. •If you are not sure or undecided about the size of an impact, it may help to review the sub-questions for the generalquestion and consult the workbook. •When answering a question consider all components of the proposed activity, that is, the Awhole action@. •Consider the possibility for long-term and cumulative impacts as well as direct impacts. •Answer the question in a reasonable manner considering the scale and context of the project. 1.Impact on Land Proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of, NO YES the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1. D.1) If “Yes”, answer questions a - j. If “No”, move on to Section 2. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may involve construction on land where depth to water table is less than 3 feet.E2d 9 9 b.The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15% or greater.E2f 9 9 c. The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed, orgenerally within 5 feet of existing ground surface. E2a 9 9 d.The proposed action may involve the excavation and removal of more than 1,000 tonsof natural material. D2a 9 9 e. The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one yearor in multiple phases. D1e 9 9 f. The proposed action may result in increased erosion, whether from physicaldisturbance or vegetation removal (including from treatment by herbicides). D2e, D2q 9 9 g.The proposed action is, or may be, located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area.B1i 9 9 h.Other impacts: _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 9 9 Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project : Date : FEAF 2019 64 Page 2 of 10 2.Impact on Geological Features The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of, or inhibit access to, any unique or unusual land forms on the site (e.g., cliffs, dunes, NO YES minerals, fossils, caves). (See Part 1. E.2.g) If “Yes”, answer questions a - c. If “No”, move on to Section 3. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a.Identify the specific land form(s) attached: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ E2g 9 9 b.The proposed action may affect or is adjacent to a geological feature listed as aregistered National Natural Landmark. Specific feature: _____________________________________________________ E3c 9 9 c.Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 9 9 3.Impacts on Surface Water The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water NO YES bodies (e.g., streams, rivers, ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2, E.2.h) If “Yes”, answer questions a - l. If “No”, move on to Section 4. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may create a new water body.D2b, D1h 9 9 b.The proposed action may result in an increase or decrease of over 10% or more than a 10 acre increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water. D2b 9 9 c.The proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from a wetland or water body. D2a 9 9 d.The proposed action may involve construction within or adjoining a freshwater or tidal wetland, or in the bed or banks of any other water body. E2h 9 9 e. The proposed action may create turbidity in a waterbody, either from upland erosion, runoff or by disturbing bottom sediments. D2a, D2h 9 9 f.The proposed action may include construction of one or more intake(s) for withdrawal of water from surface water. D2c 9 9 g.The proposed action may include construction of one or more outfall(s) for discharge of wastewater to surface water(s). D2d 9 9 h.The proposed action may cause soil erosion, or otherwise create a source of stormwater discharge that may lead to siltation or other degradation of receivingwater bodies. D2e 9 9 i.The proposed action may affect the water quality of any water bodies within ordownstream of the site of the proposed action. E2h 9 9 j.The proposed action may involve the application of pesticides or herbicides in oraround any water body. D2q, E2h 9 9 k.The proposed action may require the construction of new, or expansion of existing, wastewater treatment facilities. D1a, D2d 9 9 65 Page 3 of 10 l.Other impacts: _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 9 9 4.Impact on groundwater The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water, or NO YES may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer. (See Part 1. D.2.a, D.2.c, D.2.d, D.2.p, D.2.q, D.2.t) If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, move on to Section 5. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may require new water supply wells, or create additional demandon supplies from existing water supply wells. D2c 9 9 b.Water supply demand from the proposed action may exceed safe and sustainablewithdrawal capacity rate of the local supply or aquifer. Cite Source: ________________________________________________________ D2c 9 9 c. The proposed action may allow or result in residential uses in areas without water and sewer services. D1a, D2c 9 9 d.The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater.D2d, E2l 9 9 e. The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations where groundwater is, or is suspected to be, contaminated. D2c, E1f, E1g, E1h 9 9 f. The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical productsover ground water or an aquifer. D2p, E2l 9 9 g.The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources. E2h, D2q, E2l, D2c 9 9 h. Other impacts: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9 9 5.Impact on Flooding The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding. NO YES (See Part 1. E.2) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, move on to Section 6. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may result in development in a designated floodway.E2i 9 9 b.The proposed action may result in development within a 100 year floodplain.E2j 9 9 c.The proposed action may result in development within a 500 year floodplain.E2k 9 9 d.The proposed action may result in, or require, modification of existing drainagepatterns. D2b, D2e 9 9 e. The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding.D2b, E2i, E2j, E2k 9 9 f.If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action, is the dam in need of repair, or upgrade? E1e 9 9 66 Page 4 of 10 g.Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 9 9 6.Impacts on Air NO YES The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. (See Part 1. D.2.f., D.2.h, D.2.g) If “Yes”, answer questions a - f. If “No”, move on to Section 7. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. If the proposed action requires federal or state air emission permits, the action mayalso emit one or more greenhouse gases at or above the following levels:i. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide (CO2)ii.More than 3.5 tons/year of nitrous oxide (N2O)iii. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon equivalent of perfluorocarbons (PFCs)iv.More than .045 tons/year of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) v. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide equivalent ofhydrochloroflourocarbons (HFCs) emissionsvi.43 tons/year or more of methane D2g D2g D2g D2g D2g D2h 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 b.The proposed action may generate 10 tons/year or more of any one designatedhazardous air pollutant, or 25 tons/year or more of any combination of such hazardousair pollutants. D2g 9 9 c. The proposed action may require a state air registration, or may produce an emissionsrate of total contaminants that may exceed 5 lbs. per hour, or may include a heat source capable of producing more than 10 million BTU=s per hour. D2f, D2g 9 9 d.The proposed action may reach 50% of any of the thresholds in “a” through “c”, above. D2g 9 9 e. The proposed action may result in the combustion or thermal treatment of more than 1 ton of refuse per hour. D2s 9 9 f.Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 7.Impact on Plants and AnimalsThe proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna. (See Part 1. E.2. m.-q.) NO YES If “Yes”, answer questions a - j. If “No”, move on to Section 8. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a.The proposed action may cause reduction in population or loss of individuals of anythreatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the Federalgovernment, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site. E2o 9 9 b.The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used byany rare, threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the federal government. E2o 9 9 c. The proposed action may cause reduction in population, or loss of individuals, of anyspecies of special concern or conservation need, as listed by New York State or theFederal government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site. E2p 9 9 d.The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used byany species of special concern and conservation need, as listed by New York State orthe Federal government. E2p 9 9 67 Page 5 of 10 e. The proposed action may diminish the capacity of a registered National NaturalLandmark to support the biological community it was established to protect. E3c 9 9 f. The proposed action may result in the removal of, or ground disturbance in, anyportion of a designated significant natural community. Source: ____________________________________________________________ E2n 9 9 g.The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding, foraging, orover-wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site.E2m 9 9 h.The proposed action requires the conversion of more than 10 acres of forest,grassland or any other regionally or locally important habitat. Habitat type & information source: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E1b 9 9 i.Proposed action (commercial, industrial or recreational projects, only) involves use ofherbicides or pesticides. D2q 9 9 j.Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 8.Impact on Agricultural Resources The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. and b.) NO YES If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, move on to Section 9. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a.The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group 1 through 4 of theNYS Land Classification System.E2c, E3b 9 9 b.The proposed action may sever, cross or otherwise limit access to agricultural land (includes cropland, hayfields, pasture, vineyard, orchard, etc). E1a, Elb 9 9 c. The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of active agricultural land. E3b 9 9 d.The proposed action may irreversibly convert agricultural land to non-agricultural uses, either more than 2.5 acres if located in an Agricultural District, or more than 10acres if not within an Agricultural District. E1b, E3a 9 9 e.The proposed action may disrupt or prevent installation of an agricultural landmanagement system. El a, E1b 9 9 f. The proposed action may result, directly or indirectly, in increased developmentpotential or pressure on farmland. C2c, C3, D2c, D2d 9 9 g.The proposed project is not consistent with the adopted municipal FarmlandProtection Plan. C2c 9 9 h.Other impacts: ________________________________________________________9 9 68 Page 6 of 10 9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from, or are in NO YES sharp contrast to, current land use patterns between the proposed project anda scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1. E.1.a, E.1.b, E.3.h.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, go to Section 10. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal, state, or local scenic or aesthetic resource. E3h 9 9 b.The proposed action may result in the obstruction, elimination or significant screening of one or more officially designated scenic views. E3h, C2b 9 9 c. The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points: i.Seasonally (e.g., screened by summer foliage, but visible during other seasons)ii.Year round E3h 9 9 9 9 d.The situation or activity in which viewers are engaged while viewing the proposedaction is: i. Routine travel by residents, including travel to and from work ii. Recreational or tourism based activities E3h E2q, E1c 9 9 9 9 e. The proposed action may cause a diminishment of the public enjoyment andappreciation of the designated aesthetic resource. E3h 9 9 f. There are similar projects visible within the following distance of the proposed project: 0-1/2 mile½ -3 mile 3-5 mile5+ mile D1a, E1a, D1f, D1g 9 9 g.Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological NO YES resource. (Part 1. E.3.e, f. and g.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 11. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur E3e 9 9 b.The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguousto, an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State HistoricPreservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory. E3f 9 9 c. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguousto, an archaeological site not included on the NY SHPO inventory. Source: ____________________________________________________________ E3g 9 9 a.The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous to, any buildings, archaeological site or district which is listed on the National or State Register of Historical 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. 69 Page 7 of 10 d.Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 e.If any of the above (a-d) are answered “Moderate to large impact may occur”, continue with the following questions to help support conclusions in Part 3: i.The proposed action may result in the destruction or alteration of all or partof the site or property. ii.The proposed action may result in the alteration of the property’s setting orintegrity. iii.The proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements whichare out of character with the site or property, or may alter its setting. E3e, E3g, E3f E3e, E3f, E3g, E1a, E1b E3e, E3f, E3g, E3h, C2, C3 9 9 9 9 9 9 11. Impact on Open Space and RecreationThe proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a NO YES reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan.(See Part 1. C.2.c, E.1.c., E.2.q.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 12. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may result in an impairment of natural functions, or “ecosystem services”, provided by an undeveloped area, including but not limited to stormwaterstorage, nutrient cycling, wildlife habitat. D2e, E1b E2h, E2m, E2o, E2n, E2p 9 9 b.The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource.C2a, E1c, C2c, E2q 9 9 c. The proposed action may eliminate open space or recreational resource in an area with few such resources. C2a, C2c E1c, E2q 9 9 d.The proposed action may result in loss of an area now used informally by the community as an open space resource. C2c, E1c 9 9 e. Other impacts: _____________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 9 9 12. Impact on Critical Environmental AreasThe proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical NO YES environmental area (CEA). (See Part 1. E.3.d) If “Yes”, answer questions a - c. If “No”, go to Section 13. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a.The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource orcharacteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. E3d 9 9 b.The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quality of the resource orcharacteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. E3d 9 9 c.Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 70 Page 8 of 10 13. Impact on Transportation The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems. NO YES (See Part 1. D.2.j) If “Yes”, answer questions a - f. If “No”, go to Section 14. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. Projected traffic increase may exceed capacity of existing road network.D2j 9 9 b.The proposed action may result in the construction of paved parking area for 500 or more vehicles. D2j 9 9 c. The proposed action will degrade existing transit access.D2j 9 9 d.The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations.D2j 9 9 e.The proposed action may alter the present pattern of movement of people or goods.D2j 9 9 f.Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 14. Impact on EnergyThe proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. NO YES (See Part 1. D.2.k) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 15. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action will require a new, or an upgrade to an existing, substation.D2k 9 9 b.The proposed action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two-family residences or to serve acommercial or industrial use. D1f, D1q, D2k 9 9 c. The proposed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrs per year of electricity.D2k 9 9 d.The proposed action may involve heating and/or cooling of more than 100,000 square feet of building area when completed. D1g 9 9 e.Other Impacts: ________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 15. Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting. NO YES (See Part 1. D.2.m., n., and o.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - f. If “No”, go to Section 16. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may produce sound above noise levels established by local regulation. D2m 9 9 b.The proposed action may result in blasting within 1,500 feet of any residence,hospital, school, licensed day care center, or nursing home. D2m, E1d 9 9 c. The proposed action may result in routine odors for more than one hour per day.D2o 9 9 71 Page 9 of 10 d.The proposed action may result in light shining onto adjoining properties.D2n 9 9 e.The proposed action may result in lighting creating sky-glow brighter than existing area conditions. D2n, E1a 9 9 f.Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 16. Impact on Human HealthThe proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure NO YES to new or existing sources of contaminants. (See Part 1.D.2.q., E.1. d. f. g. and h.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - m. If “No”, go to Section 17. Relevant Part I Question(s) No,or small impact may cccur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action is located within 1500 feet of a school, hospital, licensed daycare center, group home, nursing home or retirement community.E1d 9 9 b.The site of the proposed action is currently undergoing remediation.E1g, E1h 9 9 c.There is a completed emergency spill remediation, or a completed environmental siteremediation on, or adjacent to, the site of the proposed action. E1g, E1h 9 9 d.The site of the action is subject to an institutional control limiting the use of the property (e.g., easement or deed restriction). E1g, E1h 9 9 e. The proposed action may affect institutional control measures that were put in placeto ensure that the site remains protective of the environment and human health. E1g, E1h 9 9 f. The proposed action has adequate control measures in place to ensure that futuregeneration, treatment and/or disposal of hazardous wastes will be protective of the environment and human health. D2t 9 9 g.The proposed action involves construction or modification of a solid waste management facility. D2q, E1f 9 9 h.The proposed action may result in the unearthing of solid or hazardous waste.D2q, E1f 9 9 i.The proposed action may result in an increase in the rate of disposal, or processing, of solid waste. D2r, D2s 9 9 j.The proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2000 feet ofa site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste. E1f, E1g E1h 9 9 k.The proposed action may result in the migration of explosive gases from a landfill site to adjacent off site structures. E1f, E1g 9 9 l. The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the project site. D2s, E1f, D2r 9 9 m. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 72 Page 10 of 10 17. Consistency with Community Plans The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans. NO YES (See Part 1. C.1, C.2. and C.3.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, go to Section 18. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action’s land use components may be different from, or in sharp contrast to, current surrounding land use pattern(s). C2, C3, D1a E1a, E1b 9 9 b. The proposed action will cause the permanent population of the city, town or village in which the project is located to grow by more than 5%. C2 9 9 c. The proposed action is inconsistent with local land use plans or zoning regulations. C2, C2, C3 9 9 d. The proposed action is inconsistent with any County plans, or other regional land use plans. C2, C2 9 9 e. The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure. C3, D1c, D1d, D1f, D1d, Elb 9 9 f. The proposed action is located in an area characterized by low density development that will require new or expanded public infrastructure. C4, D2c, D2d D2j 9 9 g. The proposed action may induce secondary development impacts (e.g., residential or commercial development not included in the proposed action) C2a 9 9 h. Other: _____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 18. Consistency with Community Character The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character. NO YES (See Part 1. C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, proceed to Part 3. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures, or areas of historic importance to the community. E3e, E3f, E3g 9 9 b. The proposed action may create a demand for additional community services (e.g. schools, police and fire) C4 9 9 c. The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where there is a shortage of such housing. C2, C3, D1f D1g, E1a 9 9 d. The proposed action may interfere with the use or enjoyment of officially recognized or designated public resources. C2, E3 9 9 e. The proposed action is inconsistent with the predominant architectural scale and character. C2, C3 9 9 f. Proposed action is inconsistent with the character of the existing natural landscape. C2, C3 E1a, E1b E2g, E2h 9 9 g. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 73 Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 - Evaluation of the Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts and Determination of Significance Part 3 provides the reasons in support of the determination of significance. The lead agency must complete Part 3 for every question in Part 2 where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not, or may, result in a significant adverse environmental impact. Based on the analysis in Part 3, the lead agency must decide whether to require an environmental impact statement to further assess the proposed action or whether available information is sufficient for the lead agency to conclude that the proposed action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. By completing the certification on the next page, the lead agency can complete its determination of significance. Reasons Supporting This Determination: To complete this section: •Identify the impact based on the Part 2 responses and describe its magnitude. Magnitude considers factors such as severity, size or extent of an impact. •Assess the importance of the impact. Importance relates to the geographic scope, duration, probability of the impactoccurring, number of people affected by the impact and any additional environmental consequences if the impact were to occur. •The assessment should take into consideration any design element or project changes. •Repeat this process for each Part 2 question where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not, or may, result in a significant adverseenvironmental impact. •Provide the reason(s) why the impact may, or will not, result in a significant adverse environmental impact •For Conditional Negative Declarations identify the specific condition(s) imposed that will modify the proposed action so thatno significant adverse environmental impacts will result. •Attach additional sheets, as needed. Determination of Significance - Type 1 and Unlisted Actions SEQR Status: Type 1 Unlisted Identify portions of EAF completed for this Project: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Agency Use Only [IfApplicable] Project : Date : FEAF 2019 74 Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, as noted, plus this additional support information and considering both the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact, it is the conclusion of the as lead agency that: A. This project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment, and, therefore, an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly, this negative declaration is issued. B. Although this project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment, that impact will be avoided or substantially mitigated because of the following conditions which will be required by the lead agency: There will, therefore, be no significant adverse impacts from the project as conditioned, and, therefore, this conditioned negative declaration is issued. A conditioned negative declaration may be used only for UNLISTED actions (see 6 NYCRR 617.7(d)). C. This Project may result in one or more significant adverse impacts on the environment, and an environmental impact statement must be prepared to further assess the impact(s) and possible mitigation and to explore alternatives to avoid or reduce those impacts. Accordingly, this positive declaration is issued. Name of Action: Name of Lead Agency: Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Title of Responsible Officer: Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Date: Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) Date: For Further Information: Contact Person: Address: Telephone Number: E-mail: For Type 1 Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a copy of this Notice is sent to: Chief Executive Officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located (e.g., Town / City / Village of) Other involved agencies (if any) Applicant (if any) Environmental Notice Bulletin: http://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/enb.html Page 2 of 2 75 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Planning and Development Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council COW Study Session FROM:Planning and Development DATE:November 20, 2024 RE:Short-Term Rental Updates ITEM #:4.3 MEMORANDUM 76 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Mayor's Office Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council COW Study Session FROM:Mayor Robert Cantelmo DATE:November 20, 2024 RE:NYCOM State Aid ITEM #:4.4 MEMORANDUM The Executive Director of NYCOM urges all municipalities to pass a resolution supporting an increase in State Aid for local governments. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution NYCOM State Aid.pdf Memo- NYCOM State Aid.pdf 77 Resolution in Support of Continued and Increased State Aid for Local Governments Whereas, until 2024, cities, villages and towns had not received an increase in unrestricted state aid (AIM funding) in 15 years, significantly impacting their ability to provide essential services to their residents; and Whereas, after a prolonged period without financial support, local governments finally received an increase of $50 million in unrestricted state aid; and Whereas, local officials express their gratitude for the $50 million increase in unrestricted state aid, recognizing it as a positive step towards addressing long- standing funding challenges; and Whereas, the State has referred to this new aid as Temporary Municipal Assistance, suggesting that such increase may not continue, jeopardizing the sustainability of crucial municipal programs and services; and Whereas, the property tax cap further limits the ability of local governments to properly fund the programs and services their residents need; and Whereas, increased and ongoing state aid for local governments is vital for maintaining infrastructure, public safety, housing and other municipal services; and Whereas, the challenges of inflation, the increasing costs of labor and supplies, and the end of extraordinary federal aid only accentuate the need for consistent and predictable funding to effectively plan for the future and meet the growing needs of their residents; Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the City of Ithaca calls upon the Governor and the State Legislature to commit to continuing the additional $50 million in unrestricted state aid in the 2025-26 State Budget and beyond, and Be it further resolved, that the City of Ithaca urges state officials to recognize the need for a long-term plan that ensures consistent and predictable increases in financial support for local governments that keep pace with inflation. A copy of this resolution shall be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senator Lea Webb, Assemblymember Anna Kelles, and the New York State Conference of Mayors (NYCOM). 78 M E M O R A N D U M Date: November 20, 2024 To: Common Council From: Mayor Cantelmo RE: Resolution in support of increased state aid for local governments EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Executive Director of NYCOM urges all municipalities to pass a resolution supporting an increase in State Aid for local governments. BACKGROUND After a 15-year drought, the 2024-25 Adopted State Budget ﬁnally included a $50 million increase in unrestricted aid for cities, villages and towns (referred to as Temporary Municipal Assistance). While we appreciate that this did not translate into signiﬁcant dollars for all of our members, it was a major step forward and hopefully the beginning of a stronger and more meaningful state-local partnership. It is essential that the State not only maintains the $50 million in new assistance but that they build upon this critical investment to strengthen our communities and lower the property tax burden on our residents. Consequently, we need to leverage this momentum by ﬁrst thanking our state leaders for the additional funding and then convincing them of the need for consistent and predictable increases in state aid for local governments that keep pace with inﬂation. STRATEGIC THEME : COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ECONOMIC VITALITY 79 80 CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 Attorney's Office Shaniqua Lewis, Deputy City Clerk TO:Common Council COW Study Session FROM:Victor Kessler, City Attorney DATE:November 20, 2024 RE:City-Town Fire Contract ITEM #:4.5 MEMORANDUM Consider approval of contract between City and Town to extend provision of fire protection and other emergency response services to Town beyond 12/31/2024 expiration of current contract. 81