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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-26-12 Board of Public Works Meeting Agenda part1A meeting of the Board of Public Works will be held on Monday, March 26, 2012, at 4:45 p.m. in Common Council Chambers — Third Floor, City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York. W-= i. Approval of Minutes 6.1 March 6, 2012, Regular Meeting Minutes 8. VOTING ITEMS 8.1 Buildings, Properties, Refuse and Transit A. Award of Contract for Construction of a New Salt Storage Building — Resolution A. A Proposed Resolution to Declare Lead Agency Status fortheFloral Avenue Multiuse Facility B. A Proposed Resolution to Declare Lead Agency Status fortheGreen and Seneca Street Bulbouts 8.3 Parking and Traffic 8.4 Greeks, Bridges and Parks 8.5 Water and Sewer 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS 9.1 Recommendation for Detours during Clinton Street/Prospect Street Reconstruction Project 9.2 Request to Relocate "The Hot Truck" from Stewart Avenue to 410 College Avenue 9.3 Request for Commemorative Plaque on the Carl Sagan Bridge 9.4 Appeal of Recycling Violation for 631 Hudson Street If you have a disability that will require special arrangements to be made in order for you to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk ai8O7-274-6570 at least 48 hours before the meeting. The Board of Public Works meets on the first, second and fourth Mondays ofthe months at4:45pm.All meetings are voting meetings, opening with apublic comment period. Meeting agendas are created from prior public input, Department operating, planning issues, and requests made k)the Superintendent. The Board reserves the right to limit verbal comments to three minutes and to request written comments on lengthy or complex issues. This information may then be used to create committee agendas, with the speaker or author invited toattend. 8.1A Award of Contract for Construction of a New Salt Storage Building - Resolution Bids for this project will be received on Friday, March 23, 2012. The bid tabulation and resolution for the award of the contract will be distributed at the meeting on Monday, March 26, 8.2A A Prol2osed Resolution to Declare Lead Agency Status for the Floral Avenue Multiuse Facility 8.2113 A Proposed Resolution to Declare Lead Agency Status for the Green and Seneca Street Bulbouts Please see the information provided by Tim Logue. This starts the environmental review that ,s required before we can proceed with these projects. As "Lead Agency," the BPW will be responsible for making the community's decision about the level of impacts due to the proposed projects, and the need for mitigation should any impacts be anticipated. 9.1 Recommendation for Detours during Clinton Street/Prospect Street Reconstruction Project The detour that will be signed as part of the project is provided here. I have requested that Tim Logue review the detour, the related construction -caused transportation impacts studied as part of the environmental review, the traffic projections for the detour, and any traffic calming recommended as part of the federally funded project. 1 know Tim has started, and may have completed this work, but it is not available to me at the time of this agenda. We will provide it electronically as soon as it is available, or distribute it at the meeting. I know from his initial work that there was no significant traffic impacts anticipated outside the detour, and no traffic measures called out in the contract drawings. He is not recommending any initial steps prior to the start of the contract, beyond collection of some new traffic counts and speeds in order to be able to judge impacts from the construction detour and design responses if required. He has run computer models of the expected traffic changes. This stepwise approach will allow us to test the computer model, and to measure impacts of any measure that may be installed if they are needed, which will be valuable in the future. While this approach appeals to the engineer and -economist in me, I expect there will be other views. 9.2 Request to Relocate "The Hot Truck" from Stewart Avenue to 410 College Avenue I have copied Mr. Smith's request to relocate the '.'Hot Truck" from Stewart Avenue to a location in front of Sheldon Court. Our initial package of information concerning mobile vending is with the Board's agenda for March 12, 2012. 1 regard this request as a new request for vending because it will trigger all the questions and discomfort that starting up a program of this type will create. The city's two existing hot trucks exist in a vacuum due to the time they have been in place and the locations they have occupied. They do not hold permits under an existing program. They are being offered a permit to occupy the street and continue as they are currently configured. In that sense, they are grandfathered; you cannot relocate a grandfathered use. While this request makes good business sense for Mr. Smith, it is not good land use practice for the city. You need to look at the impacts and answer all the questions before you start up a new program. Kathy created a memo after reviewing the material and makes recommendations for your review based on the request. 9.3 Request for Commemorative Plaque on the Carl Sagan Bridge I have not spoken to the individual concerning this request. I think the idea of a plaque is probably a valuable addition because the bridge has some interesting history and is unique in its design and construction. I have no idea why the Carl Sagan Bridge would be dedicated "In memory of David Duncan." It is also not clear to me why the bridge that was precast and ther erected by the DPW does not merit -some notice of "that effolt, so I am looking forward to 4iscussing this request by Ms. Sullivan. 9.4 Appeal of Recycling Violation for 631 Hudson Street Recyclable materials that were left at the curb side were picked up and a bill was sent. The process followed city code requirements and long established DPW practice. The protest from the prooertv owner, as well as the staff response, is attached. MLLiPVV-J. 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U Morc,)/i 21, 20-12 8.2A A Proposed Resolution to Declare Lead Agency Status for the Environment Review of the Floral Avenue Multiuse F it acMy i WHEREAS, the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and the City of Itha Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (CEQR), Section 176 of the City Code, require that a lead agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local and state environmental law, and I WHEREAS, State Law specifies that for actions governed by local environmental review, the lead agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action, and WHEREAS, SEQR and CEQR both provide for an uncoordinated review for "Unlisted" projects that involve more than one agency, and WHEREAS, the proposed construction of Floral Avenue Multiuse Facility project (PIN 375463, Capital Project # 770) is a "Unlisted" action under SEQR and is an "Unlisted" ,2.ction under CEQR; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works does hereby declare itself lead agency for the environmental review of the proposed construction of the Floral Avenue Multiuse Facility project. Im CITY OFTHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER Telephone: 607/274-6530 Fax: 607/274-6587 To: Board of Public Works From: Tim Logue, Transportation Engineer Date: March 7, 2012 Re: Environmental Review for Floral Avenue Multiuse Facility PIN 375463, CP # 770 1. A resolution to declare lead agency for the environmental review of the Floral Avenue Multiuse Facility (trail) project, 2. Preliminary plans for the project 3. Short Environmental Assessment Forms (one for the State Environmental Quality Review and one for the City Environmental Quality Review) 4. A proposed resolution to declare that the project will have no significant adverse environmental impact. I am proposing that the environmental review for this project be conducted as an uncoordinated review. Both SEAR and CEQR provide for this manner of review provided that the action is an Unlisted Action and provided that the action is not determined to have a significant negative impact on the environment. If during the uncoordinated review, the lead agency determines that the action will have a significant negative impact, then it must coordinate with other involved agencies. My list of involved agencies includes: Common Council, NYSDOT, the Federal Highway Administration, NYS DEC and the Army Corps of Engineers. Based on previous experience, it does not seem likely that any of these agencies would like to be the lead agency, so it seems reasonable to proceed with an uncoordinated review. If you have any questions, feel free to reach me at 274-6535 or tin-do@cityofithaca.org. CITY SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Project Information: To be completed by applicant or project sponsor. Date: I. Applicant/Sponsor: 2. Project Name: -1 7, Q EPNI 3. Project Location: 4. Is Proposed Action: vNew 0,Expansion o Modification/Alteration 5. Describe project briefly: 6. Precise Location (Road Intersections, Prominent Landmarks, etc. or provide A, ni* Al 7. Amount of Land Affected: Initially I rs or S�.2t. Ultimately A4J�s or S(`:qt. 8. Will proposed action comply with existing zoning or other existing land use restrictions? )kYes o No If No, describe briefly: 9. What is present !and use in vicinity of project: -0 Residential o Industrial o Agricultural Par*nd/Og6n Spy — o Commercial 6 Other 604—(k—%1kV-D r_ Describe: 10. Does action involve a permit/approval, or funding, now or ultimately, from governmental agency (Federal, State or Local):,A Yes o No If Yes, List Agency Name and Permit/Approval Type: [1 TDoes any aspect of the action have a currently valid permit or approval? o Yes A No If Yes, List Agency Name and Permit/Approval Type: 121. As a result of proposed action will existing permit/approval require modification? o Yes o No f'Z I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. PREPARER'S SIGNATURE-' DATE: PREPARER'S TITLE: A, REPRESENTING: armVI j:\fon-ns\city seaf form.doc Part 11 To Be CoMleted In order to answer the questions in this Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), the preparer is to use currently available information concerning the project and the likely impacts of the action. Name of Proiect: Floral Avenue Multiuse Facility Yes No 1. Will project result in a large physical change to the project site or physically alter ❑ X more than one acre of land? 2. Will there be a change to any unique or unusual land form found on the site or to any ❑ X site designated a unique natural area or critical environmental area by a local or state agency? 3. Will the project alter or have any effect on an existing waterway? ❑ X 4. Will the project have an impact on groundwater quality? ❑ X 5. Will the project affect drainage flow on adjacent sites? ❑ X 5. Will the project affect any threatened or endangered plant or animal species? ❑ X 7. Will the project result in an adverse effect on air quality? ❑ X 8. Will the project have an effect on -visual character of the community or scenic views ❑ X or vistas known to be important to the community: 9. Will the oro*cct adversely impact any site or structure of historic, pre -historic, or ❑ X paleontological importance or any site designated a local landmark or in a landmark district? 10. Will the project have an effect on existing or future recreational opportunities? ❑ X Positive effect by extending a popular recreational facility 11. Will the project result in traffic problems or cause a major effect to existing ❑ X transportation systems? 12. Will the project cause objectionable odors, noise, glare, vibration, or electrical ❑ X disturbance as a result of the project's operation during construction or after completion? 13. Will the project have any impact on public health or safety? ❑ X 14. Will the project affect the existing community by directly causing a growth in ❑ X permanent populations of more than 5 percent over a one-year period OR have a negative effect on the character of the community or neighborhood? 15. Is there public controversy concerning the project? ❑ X If any question has been answered YES, a completed Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) is necessary. P PARER'S SIGNATURE: t.� �' � � DATE: 31 %12 PREPARER'S TITLE: City Transportation Eng er REPRESENTING: City of Ithaca DPW/ENG 617.20 Appendix ReviewState Environmental Quality SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM PART I - PROJECT INFORMATION To be completed by A 3plicant or Project onsor 1. APPLICANT/SPONSOR 2, PROJECT NAME City of Ithaca DPW/ENG Floral Avenue Multiuse Facility 3. PROJECT LOCATION: Municipality City of Ithaca County Tompkins 4. PRECISE LOCATION (Street address and road intersections, prominent landmarks, etc., or provide map) Along the west bank of the Flood Control Channel, just east of Floral Avenue (Rt 79), extending the existing trail from under the West State/MLK Jr. Street (Rt 79) bridge, approximately 0.4 miles to the south. Project also includes two spurs and midblock pedestrian crossings of Floral Avenue: one near the Cedar Creek apartments and the other near 214 Floral Ave. 5. PROPOSED ACTION IS: New Expansion El Modification/alteration 6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY: Construct an asphalt, multiuse trail with two spurs and mid -block pedestrian crossings. Project may also include amenities such as landscaping, benches and pedestrian scale lighting. t 7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED: Initially i acres Ultimately I acres 8. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS? Yes Li No If No, describe briefly 9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT? Residential Industrial El Commercial Agriculture Park/Forest/Open Space Other Describe: The west side of Floral Avenue is predominantly residential. The area in between Floral Avenue and the Flood Control Channel is primarily open space, though there is one house at 201 Floral Avenue. Immediately east of the proposed trail is the Flood Control Channel. The cast side of the Flood Control Channel is primarily industrial/commercial. 10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL)? Yes No If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit/approvals: NYS DEC - permit for Protection of Waters and for Use of Flood Control Lands. Funding is 80% federal (FHWA) and 20% local. 11. DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL? Yes No If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit/approvals: Federal funding is approved. 12. AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT/APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION? Li Yes No I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor name: Tim Logue Date: 3/8/12 Signature:t;ta If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment a PART 11 - IMPACT ASSESSMENT To be coo feted by Lead Agency) c FFI DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.4? If yes, coordinate the review process and use the FULL EAF. Yes MT No B. WILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.6? If No, a negative declaration may be superseded by another involved agency. ® Yes No C. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING: (Answers may be handwritten, if legible) C1. Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic pattern, solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly: No. C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources; or community or neighborhood character? Explain briefly: No. C3. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly: No. C4. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of use of land or other natural resources? Explain briefly: No. C5. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? Explain briefly: No. C6. Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in C1-05? Explain briefly: No. C7. Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy)? Explain briefly: No. D. WILL THE PROJECT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT CAUSED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREA (CEA)? 11 Yes F,71No If Yes, explain briefly: E. IS THERE, OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE, CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS? D Yes 1771 No If Yes, explain briefly: LLJ PART III - DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by Agency) INSTRUCTIONS: For each adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial, large, important or otherwise significant. Each effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting (i.e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d) irreversibility; (e) geographic scope; and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting materials. Ensure that explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately addressed. if question D of Part ii was checked yes, the determination of significance must evaluate the potential impact of the proposed action on the environmental characteristics of the CEA. Check this box if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAY occur. Then proceed directly to the FULI EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration. Checkthis box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above and any supporting documentation, that the proposed actionWILl NOT result in any significant adverse environmental impacts AND provide, on attachments as necessary, the reasons supporting this determination City of Ithaca Board of Public Works 3/8/12 Name of Lead Agency Date William J. Gray, P.E. Superintendent of Public Works Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible O icer Tim Logue, Transportation Engineer Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (if different from responsible officer) Board of Public Works Proposed Resolution Environmental Review for the Floral Avenue Multiuse Facility, PIN 375463 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has declared itself to be the lead agency for the environmental review for a project ("the Project") entitled "Floral Avenue Multiuse Facility" (PIN 375463) in accordance with Section 176 of the Ithaca City Code (CEQR) and in accordance with Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law (SEAR), and WHEREAS, the Project includes construction of a multiuse trail and appurtenances between Floral Avenue and the Flood Control Channel, including two spurs and midblock pedestrian crossings, and WHERAS, the Project is an Unlisted action according to CEQR and an Unlisted Action according to SEAR, and WHERAS, a Short Environmental Assessment form was prepared by staff for CEQR and for SEAR, and WHERAS, on March , 2012, the Board of Public Works declared itself lead agency for an uncoordinated environmental review for CEQR/SEAR, and WHEREAS, the Conservation Advisory Council has received a copy of the CEQR/SEOR short forms and a set of plans for the project, and WHERAS, the Board of Public Works, acting as lead agency, has, on March , 2012, reviewed and accepted as complete Short Environmental Assessment Forms Part I and Part Il prepared by staff, and Project plans prepared on behalf of the City by Erdman Anthony, and other project materials, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works determines that the project for the Floral Avenue Multiuse Facility located in the City of Ithaca will result in no significant negative environmental impact and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article g of the NYS Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Section 176 of the City Code be filed in accordance with the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance. 8.21B A Proposed Resolution to Declare Lead Agency Status for the Environment Review of the Green and Seneca Street Bullbouts WHEREAS, the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (CEQR), Section 176 of the City Code, require that a lead agency be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local and state environmental law, and WHEREAS, State Law specifies that for actions governed by local environmental review, the lead agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or carrying out the action, and WHEREAS, SEQR and CEQR both provide for an uncoordinated review for "Unlisted" projects that involve more than one agency, and WHEREAS, the proposed construction of Green and Seneca Street Bulb out project (PIN 375462, Capital Project # 769) is a "Unlisted" action under SEQR and is an "Unlisted" action under CEQR; now, therefore, beer it RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works does hereby declare itself lead agency for the environmental review of the proposed construction of the Green and Seneca Street Bulbout project. CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850-6590 OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER Telephone: 607/274-6530 Fax: 607/274-6587 To: Board of Public Works From: Tim Logue, Transportation Engineer Date: March 7,2012 Re: Environmental Review for Green and Seneca Street Bulbouts PIN 375462, CP # 769 Please find enclosed for your consideration: 5. A resolution to declare lead agency for the environmental review of the Green and Seneca Street Bulbout project. 6. Preliminary plans for the project 7. Short Environmental Assessment Forms (one for the State Environmental Quality Review and one for the City Environmental Quality Review) 8. A proposed resolution to declare that the project will have no significant adverse environmental impact. I am proposing that the environmental review for this project be conducted as an uncoordinated review. Both SEAR and CEQR provide for this manner of review provided that the action is an Unlisted Action and provided that the action is not determined to have a significant negative impact on the environment. If during the uncoordinated review, the lead agency determines that the action will have a significant negative impact, then it must coordinate with other involved agencies. My list of involved agencies includes: Common Council, NYSDOT, and the Federal Highway Administration. Based on previous experience, it does not seem likely that any of these agencies would like to be the lead agency, so it seems reasonable to proceed with an uncoordinated review. PER! 111 CITY SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Project Information: To be completed by applicant or project sponsor. Date: 61V--v- —1 1. Applicant/Sponsor: 2. Project Name: 3. Project Location: 4. Is Proposed Action: o New o Expansion X Modification/Alteration 5. Describe project briefly: P -ox llcs'3ot C' /b V'V'-e-'5 fivt)A J 6. Precise Location (Road Intersections, Prominent Landmarks, etc. or provide map) e�? vJ Ga 7. Amount of Land Affected: Initially AZZs E1: Ultimately1CPCQ1) Aqks or 2LSq. 2 8. Will proposed action comply with existing zoning or other existing land use restrictions? -0� Yes o No If No, describe briefly: 9. What is present land use in vic-mit., of project: Residential o Industrial o Agricultural o Parkland/Open Space '6 Commercial o, Other Describe: 10. Does action involve a permit/approval, or funding, now or ultimately, from governmental agency (Federal, State or Local): o. Yes o No V'W If Yes, List Agency Name and Permit/Approval Type: 1", AA, 11. Does any aspect of the action have a currently valid permit or approval? o Yes No If Yes, List Agency Name and Permit/Approval Type: 12. As a result of proposed action will existing permit/approval require modification? o Yes o No -3 1 A I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. PREPARER'S SIGNATURE: DATE: z PREPARER'S TITLE: REPRESENTING: J j:\fon-ns\city seaf fon-n.doc SNORT ENVIRONMENTAL EN'I ASSESSMENT FORM Part 11 To Be Completed By Staff In order to answer the questions in this Short Environmental Assessment Form (SERF), the preparer is to use currently available information concerning the project and the likely impacts of the action. Name of Proiect: Green and Seneca Street Bulbouts Yes No 1. Will project result in a large physical change to the project site or physically alter ❑ X more than one acre of land? 2. Will there be a change to any unique or unusual land form found on the site or to any site designated a unique natural area or critical environmental area by a local or state ❑ X agency? 3. Will the project alter or have any effect on an existing waterway? ❑ X 4. Will the project have an impact on groundwater quality? ❑ X 5. Will the project affect drainage flow on adjacent sites? ❑ X 6. Will the project affect any threatened or endangered plant or animal species? ❑ X 7. Will the project result in an adverse effect on air quality? ❑ X 8. Will the project have an effect on visual character of the community or scenic views ❑ X or vistas known to be important to the community: 7. Will the project. adversely im:;act any alit_ yr ,—i.:ct�..�.re of....W.—, pre -I s. Ic fJ'Y El X paleontological importance or any site designated a local landmark or in a landmark district? 10. Will the project have an effect on existing or future recreational opportunities? ❑ X 11. Will the project result in traffic problems or cause a major effect to existing ❑ X transportation systems? 12. Will the project cause objectionable odors, noise, glare, vibration, or electrical disturbance as a result of the project's operation during construction or after ❑ X completion? 13. Will the project have any impact on public health or safety? ❑ X 14. Will the project affect the existing community by directly causing a growth in ❑ permanent populations of more than 5 percent over a one-year period OR have a X negative effect on the character of the community or neighborhood? 15. Is there public controversy concerning the project? ❑ X If any question has been answered YES, a completed Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) is necessary. PREPARER'S SIGNATURE: � ���~t"'� �,:��'`�' � "�1 _11IL-1 BATE: 3/7/12 PREPARER'S TITLE: Transportation Engine REPRESENTING: City of Ithaca — Office of the City Engineer 617.20 Appendix QualityState Environmental SHORT.. ASSESSMENT 1. APPLICANT/SPONSOR 2. PROJECT NAME City of Ithaca - DPW/ENG Green & Seneca Street Bulbouts, PIN 375462 3. PROJECT LOCATION: Municipality City of Ithaca County Tompkins 4. PRECISE LOCATION (Street address and road intersections, prominent landmarks, etc., or provide map) The following four intersections: W. Green/S. Plain, W. Green/S. Corn, W. Seneca/N. Plain, W. Seneca/N. Corn streets 5. PROPOSED ACTION IS: ® New ® Expansion ❑✓ Modification/alteration 6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY: The improvements consist of two curbed bulb -outs on the upstream traffic side of each of the subject intersections. Curb ramps with detectable warning surfaces will be constructed to comply with ADA standards. Existing drainage will be modified. Pavement markings and signage will be included. 7. AMOUNT OF LAND AFFECTED: Initially 0.018 acres Ultimately 0.018 acres 8. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS? ® Yes ® No If No, describe briefly 9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT? ® Residential ❑ Industrial 0 Commercial ❑ Agriculture ® Park/Forest/Open Space ® Other Describe: The north side of West Seneca Street and the south side of West Green Street is almost all residential. The south side of West Seneca Street and the north side of West Green Street is mostly commercial. 10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL)? ✓❑ Yes No If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit/approvals: NYSDOT - Highway Work Permit 11. DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURRENTLY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL? Yes ® No If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit/approvals: 12. AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT/APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION? ® Yes ® No I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor name: Tim Logue, Transportation Engineer Date: 3/8/12 Signature: If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the CoastalAssessment .. sy Form before ` proceeding -;. this assessment OVER 1 Reset A. DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.4? If yes, coordinate the review process and use the FULL EAF. ® Yes ® No B. WILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.6? If No, a negative declaration may be superseded by another involved agency. ® Yes ® No C. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING: (Answers may be handwritten, if legible) C1. Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic pattern, solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly: No. C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources; or community or neighborhood character? Explain briefly: No. C3. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly: No. C4. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of use of land or other natural resources? Explain briefly: No. C5. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? Explain briefly: No. C6. Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in C1-05? Explain briefly: t�To. C7. Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy)? Explain briefly: No. D. WILL THE PROJECT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT CAUSED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREA (CEA)? ® Yes IZ No If Yes, explain briefly: E. IS THERE, OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE, CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS? ® Yes [Z] No If Yes, explain briefly: PART III - DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by Agency) INSTRUCTIONS For each adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial, large, important or otherwise significant. Each effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting (i.e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d) irreversibility; (e) geographic scope; and (f) magnitude. If necessary,add attachments or reference supporting materials. Ensure that explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately addressed. If question D of Part II was checked yes, the determination of significance must evaluate the potential impact of the proposed action on the environmental characteristics of the CEA. ® Check this box if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAY occur. Then proceed directly to the FUI EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration. ® Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action WIL NOT result in any significant adverse environmental impacts AND provide, on attachments as necessary, the reasons supporting this determinatio City of Ithaca Board of Public Works 318I12 Name of Lead Agency Date William Gray, P.E. Superintendent of Public Works Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Tim Loaue Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (If different from responsible officer) Board of Public Works Proposed Resolution Environmental Review for the Green and Seneca Street Bulbout Project WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has declared itself to be the lead agency for the environmental review for a project ("the Project") entitled "Green and Seneca Street Bulbouts" (PIN 375462) in accordance with Section 176 of the Ithaca City Code (CEQR) and in accordance with Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law (SEAR), and WHEREAS, the Project includes construction on curb bulbouts on Green and Seneca Streets on the upstream side of the intersections with Plain Street and Corn Street, which should improve conditions for pedestrians, and WHERAS, the Protect is an iJi ails Led action i according to CEQR and anUr'ihs led Action a according to SEAR, and WHERAS, a Short Environmental Assessment form was prepared by staff for CEQR and for SEQR, and WHERAS, on March , 2012, the Board of Public Works declared itself lead agency for an uncoordinated environmental review for CEQR/SEQR, and WHEREAS, the Conservatior°a A Avisory Council has recei� ecl a copy of the CEQR/SEQR short forms and a set of plans for the project, and WHERAS, the Board of Public Works, acting as lead agency, has, on March 2012, reviewed and accepted as complete Short Environmental Assessment Forms Part I and Part II prepared by staff, and Project plans prepared on behalf of the City by Erdman Anthony, and other project materials, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works determines that the project for Green and Seneca Street Bulbouts located in the City of Ithaca will result in no significant negative environmental impact and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the NYS Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Section 176 of the City Code be filed in accordance with the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance. -- — —————————— — — — — — — EMBANKMENT IN PLACE (TYPJ 3' TOPSOIL AND ESTABLISH TRH ITYPJ� MIN GARDEN PLANTS (TYPJ 6" t JAB UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION AND DISPOSAL (TYPJ STONE CtBB. GRANITE TYPE C (TYPJ 1 % HA)A TOP COURSE (TYPJ $— — (TYPJ — — — — — 2 %i xuA BINDER COA?SE (TYPJ 6' HYA BASE CGSRSE tTYP.) — — — — — — — — — — — — 12' SUBBASE COURSE (TYPJ EXISTING PAVE NT SECTRON — — — — — N"—CDLVERT AND TRENCH EXCAVATION 6 UNDERORAIN FILTER. TYPE I (TYPJ (SEE NOTE 3) WEST GREEN STREET STD CURBB, GRANITE TYPE C (TYPJ S-- ---- i'/i HANATOP COIHRSE(TYPJ --_--------------- 2 '/i H_ BINDER COtA:SE 11YPJ — — — — 6' HMNA BASE C049RSE Ty,.. SUBBASE 12" SUBBASE COURSE (TYP.D EXISTING PAVE4117 SECTION CULVERT AND THE" EXCAVATION 6 RORAIN_ FILTER. TYPE I (TYPJ WEST SENECA STREET 2 (TYPJ AND TURF (TYPJ a x VARIES_ ----_.---- ---------- r•-o' PERFORATED COATED POLY. UNERDRAIN PIPE. 4- DIA. (TYPJ (SEE NOTE 3) UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION AND DISPOSAL (TYPJ 3 3' MI CH — — —------__--- IV 810-RENTION AND —`- DRY SWALE SOIL (TYPJ EMBANKMENT IN PLACE (TYPJ `6' UNDERORAIN FILTER, TYPE I (TYPJ PERFORATED COATED POLY. GEOTEXTILE SEPERATION (TYPJ UNDERORAIN PIPE. 4' DIA. (TYPJ (SEE NOTE 3) NOTES: I. WIDTH OF RAIN GARDEN 15 DEPENDENT ON THE LOCATION OF EXISTING SIDEWALK AND NEW CURB. SEE DWG. NO. XX-X FOR CONTOURS. 2. GRADE LANDSCAPE AREA TO DRAIN TOWARDS ROADWAY. MATCH INTO EXISTING SIDEWALK WITH A MAX. 33% SLOPE. 3. SEE DWG. NO. XX-X FOR UNDERORAIN DETAIL. E R D A N ANTS- ONY A 2165 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road Rochester. NY 14623 [T] 585.427.8888 [F] 585.427.8914 erdmanonthony.com DATE DATE i NOTE: MAO HORIZED ALTERATION OR ADDITION TO THIS DRAWING IS A VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATEI EDUCATION LAW ARTICLE 145. SECTION 7204. REVISIONS �NO. DESCRIPTION I BY DATE 04 ITI� CITY OF ITHACA PROJECT (NAME ITHACA BULB -OUTS WEST GREEN STREET & i WEST SENECA STREET TOMPIUNS COUNTY, CITY OF ITHACA DRAWING TITLE I TYPICAL SECTIONS 1 iSCALE OdiE ,.. i 1/4" PJ.N. E. PROJECT N0. 3754.62 19373.(XD SHEET NO. DRAWING NO. a OF X TYP-I 0 a NO PARKING t� 18" MAPLE z I 0 ^' 8 I l yy-'ll� � I t STOP j v �I 18" MAPLE CONC SW _ rn---- o-a'-0o CONC 14" MAPLE — R=2fi'-fi" I j. -- — i 79 WEST WAY � NO PARKING 1 PROPOSED GRANITE CURB. TYPE C (TYP.) WEST SENECA STREET 9 WS 8+71 WS 9+00 — — _ _ WS Ally +00 1 PROPOSED SAWCUT (TYP.) NYSEG 1139A NYT118 NYT119\ CONC -y9 ' P o .`24" LOCUST 0 —59�i CONC S43' 14" MAPLE � O �lJ N , —REMOVE EXISTING CURB PROPOSED CAST IRON 1 I DETECTABLE WARNING I SURFACE (TYP.) I 1 I I 1 1 RELOCATE SIGN• I I ° I1 sue, -a- I ► , 1 , i NE WAYa k ° R-12'-O- -ADJUST MANHOLE a 'U ADJUST FRAME AND GRATE TO GRAVE PROPOSED RAIN GARDEN LOCATION I COIL, SW 0 FRAME AND COVER TO GRADE / 08 - v e ,.� D 12� GIP ST — CIP ST UNTL k✓` R-25'-6- 7 -�a- rrii 103 0 I 1 STO NO PARKING Ta2" CIP of V WEST SENECA STREET AND CORN STBEET INTFRSFCTIQd SCALE: 1"-20' \ 1 0 �714" MAPLE e WS 11+00, �3 92 NO PARKING -392 - CONC _ — ° O WAY ..--392- CONC SW PROPOSED RAIN GARDEN LOCATION NYSEG RELOCATE SIGN a 25 7-187 NYT117 ADJUST FRAME AND GRATE TO GRADE '--REMOVE EXISTING CURB 18" MAPLE EROMAN ANTHONY WMA 2165 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road Rochester, NY 14623 [T] 585.427.8888 [F] 585.427.8914 erdmanon than y.com DATE DATE NOTE: UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATION OR ADDITION TO THIS DRAWING IS A VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LAW ARTICLE 145. SECTION 7209. CLIENT CITY OF ITHACA PROJECT NAME ITHACA BULB -OUTS i WEST GREEN STREET & WEST SENECA STREET TOMPKINS COUNTY, CITY OF ITHACA iDRAWING TITLE GENERAL PLAN SCALE DATE 1' = 20' ???'? P.I.N. EAA PROJECT NO. 3754.62 i 19373.00 SHEET NO. DRAW[NG NO. { a OF X j GNP-1 { m CONC SW cam_ — ...— --..._ WEST 79 - -- _395— WEST SENECA STREET _..._.......®.®._.--- 4—._.—._._.e._._ WS 15+00 NYSEG II NO STANDING NY208 CONC SW PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK (TYP,) NO STANDING C731 NYSEG L125 207 O � 118" OAK —o-iiI NO PARKING STOP If �tPE WAY —PROPOSED GRANITE CURB, TYPE C (TYP,) 0- O r-PROPOSED SAOCLIT (TYP.) bNE, WeY R_27' 'o \ `` C 781 P�YSEG i 1 0 NYT i`� � ST 15 I i Iw m POLE a 11�t0�i I Ir l,l al 28" OAK ) 0 NO PARKING' o I E I REMOVE EXISTING CURB 2o•-r' � PROPOSED CAST IRON I w� ADJUST FRAME AND GRATE TO GRADE I� DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE (TYPJ 1 i PROPOSED RAIN GARDEN LOCATION I - - RELOCATE SIGN + 9 , +ONE WAY CONC SW 1 STR s v RCP 5T- S ___ST ST ST i 6" 0 N R=12'-0" I a .I._.—._.®. _ :_. e._}_.�._.a. ._._.—._._. 15+00205 YSEG D'!2� 2' RCE- NYT III ST 2 CIF _ e T ST ONE W 28 LOCUST E +oo GONG SW PROPOSED RAIN GARDEN LOCATION RELOCATE SIGN 1 STbP ADJUST FRAME AND GRATE TO GRADE 20' (i" 1 REMOVE EXISTING CURB P Si I /1 WEST SENECA STREET AND PLAIN STREET INTERSECTION SCALE: 1'=20' v z 0 U 28" OAK IS 17+00 =ST ST WS 17+27 ROMAN ANTHONY y� 1 H O i alA 2165 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road Rochester, NY 14623 [T] 585.427.8888 [F] 585.427.8914 erdmonanthony.com UAIE DATE NOTE: UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATION OR ADDITION TO THIS DRAWING IS A VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION LAW ARTICLE 145. SECTION 7209. CLIENT CITY OF ITHACA I ITHACA BULB -OUTS WEST GREEN STREET & WEST SENECA STREET TOMPKINS COUNTY, CITY OF ITHACA DRAWING TITLE SCALE DATE 1„ = 20' ???? P.lN. EAA PROJECT NO. 3754.62 19373.00 1 SHEET NO. �. DRAWING NO. a OF X i GNP 2 m' m a 0 m NO _ — _� r� i 30" MAPLE- —� _395 RG 8+76 NG 9400 WEST GREEN STREET 13- MAPLE P � - NO RIGHT TURN L21 ° 7-160 i k r i J 4 I t NO PARKINGI U I i N Il I r7 �Tr I � I 1 � I � REMOVE EXISTING CURB RELOCATE SIGN � a STOB i -, ,--` GONG SW \ \ � ONE WAYI1 024- MAPLE `;92, 1 \ I R-22'-5" US MAIL BOX13 I i PROPOSED GRANITE CURB. TYPE C tTYP") WG I *m N 1 I O ST"� ST SPEED 2" RCP ® }S' RCP LIMIT 30 J i \ R-24'-0" 30" MAPLE - J� 16" MAPLE NYSEG 53 CONC- -"" —392 I-x NYT 7 o P a (° 1i \ RELOCATE SIGN - GONG SW REMOVE EXISTING C1IR8 RELOCATE SIGN 26" MAPLE ONE STREET 1 SIGN 1 I 15'-2"( [ C O PROPOSED SAWCUT 1TYP.1 7-1s9 NYSEG 24" LOCUST 159 -1 ' 0 p r NO STANDING fIc n° PROPOSED CAST IRON g:-,-- DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE tTYPJ NYSEG (. 7 47 ,t �I NYT 2.5 4 i STOP o{ �4" StAPIE I 3 z _ / U Z „ w w rz NO PARKING V WEST GREEN STREET AND CORN STREET INTFRSECTION SCALE: 1"-20' PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK :TYP.1 WG I1+00 SPEED NYSEG 30 L11272 30 .� CONC o = _393- 6" MAPLE 09N6 SW EROMAN 0, ANTHONY 2165 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road Rochester, NY 14623 [T] 585.427.8888 [F] 585-427.8914 erdmanonthony.com DATE DATE NOTE: UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATION OR AD�YORK DRAWING IS A VIOLATION Of THE EDUCATION LAW ARTICLE 145. SEC CLIENT CITY OF ITHACA PROJECT NAME ITHACA BULB -OUTS WEST GREEN STREET & WEST SENECA STREET TOMPKINS COUNTY, f CITY OF ITHACA DRAWING TITLE I GENERAL PLAN I SCALE DATE 20' ???? P.I.N. FAA PROJECT NO. 3754.62 19373.00 i SHEET NO. DRAWING NO.. a Of x GNP-3 m 1 l j i 0 z 0 12" OAK a NO PARKING � I I RELOCATE SIGN REMOVE EXISTING CURS —. _1-8=-MAPLE—_ — _ _ CONC SW CONC _385-- — o ' 18" MAPLE ONE Y NO STANDING TRUCKS _ NO LEFT 7. TURN ` i395— — o \ --- i N WEST GREEN STREET__ — —.—.—. AG i5+00 ` N NYSEG L-23 14 NYT 34 0 _�.1. 1 ST t2" ADJUST FRAME AND �1 STOP 0-0 GRATE TO GRADE 00 PROPOSED CAST IRON e I DETECTABLE WARNING T SURFACE (T YP,) (B \ N 9O NYSEGEG L127 -- 235 NYT I _ — — -- — 04E WAIF i7- 28' LOCUST 26" LOCUST o C0 7 CONC SW I-7 F_ s RELOCATE SIGN REMOVE EXISTING CURB/1 j 0 I 11-267 NYT 5 N II U � Z U MH 1 1 RIM 395.6a 2" OAK O N w z NO PARKING C) { I ,t —ST I TSP O i TRAFFIC °,° „ o° CONC SW 4" MH CRABAPPLE R:22'-6" TAND S9ING o 20" MAPLE lq— PROPOSED SAICUT (TYP.) 2 GIP sr 12" RCP Q- .—.—.- —.—.—. ¢_ —.—. .—.—...... ...... ...... —.�.—.—. NGoJ6+00 \ _ RG 17+00 WG 17+14 R:24'-O' ST 6" RCP ���� ---CP -- i L TSP O — —396CONC RTE 79 „ j, 20" LOCUST CONC SW 28" LOCUST -0- PROPOSED GRANITE > ,,,, CURB. TYPE C (TYPJ ADJUST PULLBOX TO GRADE (a STOP PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK (TVP.) 6" CRAPPAPPLE I� H 1.a.8 W V) i 9£'£ 1+6 d 1 a WEST GREEN STREET AND PLAIN STREET INTERS CTION SCALE: 1":20' —396_ i` i t 21 `r ,J 74" CRABAPPLE NO PARKING �EROMAN ANTHONY 2165 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road Rochester, NY 14623 [T] 585.427.8888 [F] 585.427.8914 erdmonanthony.com DATE DATE NOTE: UNAUTHORIZED ALTEHAIWN OR AODITfON TO THIS DRAWING [S A VIOLATION OF THE NEW YORK STATEORAWING [5 A VIOLATION OG THE NEW YORK STATE EOUCATWN LAW ARTICLE I45. SECTION 7209. CLIENT aRmll "Sim CITY OF ITHACA PROJECT NAME ITHACA BULB -OUTS i ',SST GREEN STREET « WEST SENECA STREET TOMPKINS COUNTY, CITY OF ITHACA DRAWING TITLE GENERAL PLAN { SCALE DATE 1'= 20' ???? i P.I.N. EAA PROJECT NO. j 3754.62 19373.00 SHEET N0. DRAWING NO. zz OF X GNP-4 i �I�Is I _JI I � / J -1 DET( HE Eli I W20 --"- — _— ..... ........ - li. r I �I .,- - Ul -4 4 LANE i_ i U5-4-- -- - - - U 3 —_ ST CLINTON ST 96B ,I DETOUR I. CLOSED _. _ — AHEAD-- _. Rli-4 MOD _i n U4-9 NOTES: �( r j 1. SEE WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE — REQUIREUENTS. IRID GE OUT 2. THIS SPECIAL SIGN SHALL HAVE BLACK LEGEND ON AN _ __ :I J�- ORANGE BACKGROUND AS INDICATED BY TABLE 2A-5 OF THE 2009 4 — d L M.U.T.C.D. FOR LETTERING CRITERIA REFER TO SECTION 2105 OF THE 2009 U.U.T.C.D. �� LOCALS T fC t1N 3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PLACE THIS SIGN AT EACH END OF THE iii BRIDGE A MINI" OF 21 DAYS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THE J , � 1 lt-38 a';, BRIDGE. LOCATION OF THE SIGNS DURING THE ADVANCE NOTICE PERIOD j SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN / BICYCLE FLOW4 j OR SIGHT DISTANCE. Ij I , 4. (2) PVUS TO BE INSTALLED FOR A PERIOD OF 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO [ ; BRIDGE CLOSURE. SEE CONSTRUCTION PHASING NOTES ON DWG. NO. mm ORT i - is H -J, ` •t - IJ U 1 -9 B r - -_ rUl 4 i 1 LEFT I .I :LANE - J i [ {.�� :r , ---- cco Al�' V1, OUT - i ®® `v --- - THBOUND DETOUR ROUTE ®� ® m - _. END '"=; =r U1-4'.. _ I i �' RTiT13R LEFT U4 E 1-41 WORK ZONE AREA r.tSEE NOTE it �( �\ yy(�/ INGr a —; /Va SEE NOTES 2 '&. 3= II AST GLIi'ON ST ' AHEAD e Kulw BEGINNING a ! -'( :I�� G �� -t ,. ' Ir r D TOUR �AHA ,- i i 4 - K + 22 4 Pith 3754.57 CITY OF ITHACA PROSPECT STREET RECONSTRUCTION REPLACEMENT OF THE EAST CLINTON STREET BRID OFFSITE VEHICULAR DETOUR SIGNING PLAN SCALE DRAWING NO. NONE.. UP5=O1,� wamamcs, wean CT%sw Dmwmsvve m DATE SHEET ,,,,-- art,, ,, flC , .