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
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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
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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 at 607- 274 -6570 at least 48 hours before the
meeting.
The Board of Public Works meets on the first, second and fourth Mondays of the months at 4:45 p.m. All meetings are voting meetings,
opening with a public comment period. Meeting agendas are created from prior public input, Department operating, planning issues, and
requests made to 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 to attend.
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8.1A Award d o Contract or Construction of a New s: Storage Building Resolution
Bids E project be received E Friday, « bid tabulation and
resolution E d of E a E. distributed s e meeting on Monday,
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.
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8.2A A Proposed Resolution to Declare Lead Agency Status for the Environment
Review of the Floral Avenue Multiuse F it
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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.
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CITY O F T HACA
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, GP # 770
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:
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3. Project Location:
4. Is Proposed Action:
New 0,Expansion o Modification/Alteration
5. Describe project briefly:
6. Precise Location (Road Intersections, Prominent Landmarks, etc. or provide
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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 fia Par*nd/Og6— n Spy
o Commercial 6 Other 04—(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:
11. Does 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:
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REPRESENTING: )rj. �- g' �' VI� - 11 c
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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 C'ARER'S SIGNATURE: � � t � � � � � DATE: 34/12
PREPARER'S TITLE: City Transportation En g er
REPRESENTING: City of Ithaca DPW /ENG
Appendix
Review State Environmental Quality
SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
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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.
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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?
h/ I Residential Industrial I__9 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
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PART 11 - IMPACT ASSESSMENT To be coo feted by Lead Agency)
FFI D OES 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)?
Yes F,71 No 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:
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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 /SEAR
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.
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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
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:
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6. Precise Location (Road Intersections, Prominent Landmarks, etc. or provide
map) vJ swa Ge�? a
7. Amount of Land Affected:
Initially AZ Zs E1:
Ultimately 1CPCQ1) Ac 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-init., 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:
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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:
9. Will the project adversely m act any s to or structure of lr:stor:c, pre- historic, or
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 F-1 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
F-1 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: � ���~ ",� �,:��'`�' � `�1 _11IL-1
BATE: 3/7/12
PREPARER'S TITLE: Transportation Engine
REPRESENTING: City of Ithaca — Office of the City Engineer
Appendix
State Environmental Quality
SHORT .. ASSESSMENT
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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 ❑ Mod ification /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)?
F,-/]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?
0 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
Coastal [ . . e y Form before p i " r d ; . t with assessment
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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 /NIL
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 318112
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 aciGr d'uig to CEQR and an Unlisted Action
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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 l 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.
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