HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-10 Planning & EDC Meeting AgendaMEETING NOTICE
City of Ithaca
Planning & Economic Development Committee
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 —6:30 .m.
Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 108 East Green Street
A. Agenda Review
B. Special Order of Business
1. Public Information Meeting —Community Investment Incentive Program (CIIP)
Application for ItalThai Restaurant Project
C. Public Comment and Response from Committee Members
D. Announcements, Updates and Reports
1. Building Department Quarterly Report
1. Stewart Park Architecture Study Grant Application — Resolution (memo, resolution)
2. NYSERDA Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Application — Resolution
(background email, resolution; RFP excerpt in electronic agenda packet only)
3. ItalThai CIIP Application (application and related materials, resolution)
(this item may be moved earlier on the agenda)
F. Discussion Items
1. R -3aa Rezoning Update
2. 2010 Planning and Development Department Workplan Review
(draft project list, project descriptions)
3. Potential 2010 Committee items
G. Approval of Minutes — none
H. Adjournment
Questions about the agenda should be directed to Jennifer Dotson, Chairperson,
(idotson (@citvofithaca,orq or 351 -5458) or to the appropriate staff person at the Department of
Planning & Development (274- 6550). Back -up material is available in the office of the Department of
Planning & Development. Please note that the order of agenda items is tentative and subject to
change.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in order to fully participate, please contact the
City Clerk at 274 -6570 by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.
Information Contact
no]
Jennifer Kusznir, Economic Development Planner
ienniferl <-(t�.citvofihaca.or�, (607) 274 -6410
January 4, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Italthai, LLC- Restaurant Project
Application for the Community Investment Incentive Program
On January 20, 2010, the City of Ithaca will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed
restaurant project from Italthai, LLC and the related Community Investment Incentive Program
(CIIP) application for the project. The proposed project includes the renovation of a historic
building on the Ithaca Commons. The project will consist of renovations to a historic building
located at 130 -132 East State Street. The proposal includes a first floor restaurant, office space
on the second floor, two low income apartments on the 3rd floor, and 6 middle income
apartments on the 3rd and 4th floors.
In 2006, the City of Ithaca Common Council voted to establish the CIIP, under which projects
would be reviewed by the community and evaluated by the Common Council. Under this
program, projects are evaluated under a predetermined set of community contributions. If they
are found to meet the minimum qualification of contributing at least 14 of the listed community
benefits, the Common Council will endorse the project for consideration of tax abatements by
the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (IDA).
The meeting will be held on the third floor of City Hall, in the Common Council Chambers
beginning at 6:30 pm. The developer will make a presentation to the public describing the
project and explaining the benefits that they intend to provide to the community. Public
comment will be allowed and made part of the record for Common Council consideration.
[*I
Stewart Park Rehabilitation Action Plan: Park Architecture Study
Outline of Proposed Feasibility Study Grant Application
December 22, 2009
Background
This will be taken from the SPRAP report. This study is one of the key recommendations in the report.
Budget
$13,000 for Architectural Consulting
$2,000 for Chamber Grant Administration and Project Coordination
$15,000 Total Funding Request
Schedule
Work to be completed in 2010, within b months of grant award.
Summary of Proposed Project Scope
Buildings to be addressed; feasibility; schematic design; concepts
IN Cascadilla Boathouse renovations
• Large pavilion renovations
• IMPP Building renovations /additions
■ DPW Maintenance Building
■ Concession building evaluation
■ Tea Pavilion evaluation
■ Carousel: storage sheds, structure (include Rotary Report)
■ Bocce court relocation
A. Cascadilla Boathouse:
Preliminary Study:
Gather detailed information regarding programming for the phased renovation /conversion of the
boathouse by meeting with Cascadilla Boathouse Board members, STRAP Steering Committee and
interested parties. Utilizing existing drawings provided by the City Of Ithaca and the Historic
Structure Report prepared by Bero Associates Architects; October 5, 2000 provide NYS Building
Code Review for proposed occupancies.
2. Design Phase:
Based on a mutually agreed -upon program of design objectives and schedule, the Architect shall
review with the Owner and various schemes for design of the project, and prepare Schematic
Design Drawings for approval by the Owner. Proposed preservation and fire separation concepts
will be reviewed. A Preliminary Cost Estimate will be prepared.
B. IMPP Building (former Wharton Studios):
Preliminary Study:
Gather detailed information regarding programming for the phased renovation /conversion
building to the Ithaca Motion Picture Museum though IMPP architect, Board members and
interested parties. Utilize existing drawings of existing building by the IMPP architect. Prepare
NYS Building Code Review for proposed occupancies.
2. Design Phase:
Based on a mutually agreed -upon program of design objectives and schedule, the Architect shall
review with the IMPCC architect schematic design of the project, and prepare Schematic Design
Drawings and a Concept sketch for approval by the Owner. A Preliminary Cost Estimate will be
prepared.
C. Large Pavilion:
1. Preliminary Study:
Gather detailed information regarding programming for the proposed accessible toilet rooms
and new exterior doors for the Large Pavilion, and expansion of the building for proposed Youth
Bureau storage. Provide measured drawings of areas to be renovated should they not be
available through the City of Ithaca.
2. Design Phase:
Based on a mutually agreed -upon program of design objectives and schedule, the Architect shall
review with the Owner and various schemes for design of the project, and prepare Design
Drawings and a conceptual sketch for approval by the Owner. A Preliminary Cost Estimate will be
prepared.
D. Tea Pavilion:
1. Preliminary Study:
Gather detailed information regarding programming for the tea pavilion.
Provide measured drawings building suitable for conceptual design, should they not be available
through the City of Ithaca.
2. Design Phase:
Based on a mutually agreed -upon program of design objectives and schedule, the Architect shall
review with the Owner and various schemes for design of the project. Prepare preliminary cost
estimate.
E. Concession Stand:
Preliminary Study:
Gather detailed information regarding programming for the concession stand.
Provide measured drawings building suitable for conceptual design, should they not be available
through the City of Ithaca.
2. Design Phase:
Based on a mutually agreed -upon program of design objectives and schedule, the Architect shall
review with the Owner and various schemes for design of the project, and prepare Conceptual
Design Drawings and Preliminary Cost Estimates for approval by the Owner. Should it be decided
that the concession stand will not be renovated, incorporate the program of the concession stand
into another building at Stewart Park.
F. Carousel: Permanent Structure:
1. Preliminary Study:
Incorporate 2009 study by Claudia Brenner Design into this report.
G. Bocce Court Relocation:
1. Preliminary Study:
Gather detailed information regarding relocating bocce courts and building additional
courts /roof structure.
Design Phase:
Based on a mutually agreed -upon program of design objectives and schedule, the Architect shall
review with the Owner and various schemes for location of the project.
Preliminary Study:
Gather detailed information regarding programming for the maintenance building from IMPP
architect.
2. Design Phase:
Prepare Conceptual Sketch and Preliminary Cost Estimate.
List of Hourly Rates:
CLAUDIA BRENNER, ARCHITECT hourly rate $ 90
BERT FORTNER, DESIGN hourly rate $ 60
THOMAS NIX, CODE CONSULTANT hourly rate $ 60
MARILYN KAPLAN, PRESERVATION hourly rate $135
RICH LAUTERWASSER, DRAFTING hourly rate $ 60
For basic services as described in Section A, Coscadilla Boathouse; the Architect shall be paid
hourly at the rates listed above. The fixed limit for services will not exceed $5400 unless Owner
and Architect modify this Agreement.
For basic services as described in Section B (Large Pavilion) the Architect shall be paid hourly at
the rates listed above. The fixed limit for services will not exceed $3,400 unless Owner and
Architect modify this Agreement.
For basic services as described Section C and D (Large pavilion and Tea pavilion), the Architect
shall be paid hourly at the rates listed above. The fixed limit will not exceed $1,800 unless Owner
and Architect modify this agreement.
For basic services as described Section E (Carousel Permanent Structure), the Architect shall be
paid hourly at the rates listed above. The fixed limit will not exceed $500 unless Owner and
Architect modify this agreement.
For basic services as described Section F (Bocce Court relocation), the Architect shall be paid
hourly at the rates listed above. The fixed limit will not exceed $500 unless Owner and Architect
modify this agreement.
For basic services as described Section G (DPW Maintenance Building), the Architect shall be paid
hourly at the rates listed above. The fixed limit will not exceed $1400 unless Owner and Architect
modify this agreement.
I are
Draft Resolution
Planning & Economic Development Committee
January 20, 2010
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF a Tompkins County Strategic Tourism Board Grant
Application for a Stewart Park Architecture Study
WHEREAS, in the Spring of 2008, Richard Manning, representing the Tompkins County
Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Cayuga Waterfront Trail Initiative, received a grant
from the Tompkins County Strategic Tourism Board Tourism for a Stewart Park
Rehabilitation Action Plan (SPRAP) and
WHEREAS, the plan was the result of a vision of a task force of stakeholders that
included representatives from the City of Ithaca (staff, representatives from city boards
and commissions, and Common Council), the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce,
the Strategic Tourism Board and the County Visitors Bureau, Historic Ithaca, The History
Center in Tompkins County, the Ithaca Motion Picture Project, Tompkins County
Planning Department, Ithaca Festival, Community Arts Partnership, Cascadilla Boat
Club, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Sustainable Tompkins, and the Friends of Newman
Golf Course, and
WHEREAS, the SPRAP has been completed and is currently being circulated for review
and approval, and
WHEREAS, the SPRAP identifies and assesses projects currently needed to upgrade
existing facilities and recommends ways to coordinate projects proposed by various
community groups into one coherent vision for the park and ways to prioritize these
projects for effective implementation, and
WHEREAS, the SPRAP identifies these key park rehabilitation projects and issues as
critical to the success of the Stewart Park rehabilitation effort include:
• Constructing Phase 3 of the Cayuga Waterfront Trail linking Stewart Park to the
Ithaca Farmers Market, the Youth Bureau and the County Visitor Center.
• Completing painting and minor repairs to the historic pavilions (Large Pavilion
and DPW Pavilion).
• Completing at least the first two phases of the Cascadilla Boathouse Restoration
to make building functional for the Cascadilla Boat Club and for special event
usage.
• Developing an "all children's" playground and spray play area and relocate or
bury existing overhead utility lines.
• Renovations to the former Wharton studio pavilion for Ithaca Motion Picture
Project use.
• Constructing a Performance Pier and beginning lake edge enhancement.
• Improving the pavilion parking lot by incorporating Cayuga Waterfront Trail
Stewart Park Trailhead, including attractive plaza pavement for special events or
parking.
• Improving and "greening" park landscape maintenance practices
• Renovating Memorial Flagpole Garden.
• Beginning water quality monitoring of Lake and adjacent streams /drainage ways
and developing water quality improvement projects.
• Monitoring of dredging plans to help prevent and reduce negative impacts to park
and to create opportunities for park improvements with dredge spoil materials.
• Developing a "bird- friendly" Stewart Park project to enhance habitat, provide
educational information to park users, improve bird watching opportunities and
review all projects for their impact on this important bird area, and
WHEREAS, the scope of the proposed Stewart Park Architecture Study will address the
feasibility, schematic design, and concepts for:
• Cascadilla Boathouse renovations
• Large Pavilion renovations
• IMPP Building renovations /additions
• DPW Maintenance Building
• Concession building evaluation
• Tea Pavilion evaluation
• Carousel: storage sheds, structure (include Rotary Report)
• Bocce Court relocation, and
WHEREAS, the proposed budget for the study is $13,000 for Architectural Consulting
and $2,000 for Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Grant Administration and
Project Coordination for a total funding request of $15,000, and
WHEREAS, the proposed schedule is for the work to be completed in 2010, within 6
months of the awarding of the grant, and
WHEREAS, the grant, if successful, will cover 100% of the proposed study and is
therefore cost neutral to the City, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Parks Commission, did, on December 8, 2009, discuss
and agree to unanimously support the application for a Tompkins County Strategic
Tourism Board Grant for a Stewart Park Architecture Study, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Planning and Economic Development Committee of Common
Council of the City of Ithaca supports the application for a Tompkins County Strategic
Tourism Board Grant for a Stewart Park Architecture Study.
Moved —Seconded by Motion Carried
---- - - - - -- Forwarded message ---- - - - - --
From: "Nels Bohn" n€lsb .-ki2citvof3thaca.or�4
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:54:20 —0500
Jennifer,
FYI
Nels
>>> Nels Bohn 12/29/2009 4:34 PM >>>
Carolyn,
To: "Jennifer Dotson" <jdotson @cityofithaca.org>
Subject: Fwd: NYSERDA NOFA - EECB`` .. ant pTMraM
NYSERDA has just issued their NOFA for the Small Municipalities Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant
(EECBG) program that makes available approximately $3.4 million in ARRA funds to small municipalities in central NY
(region 5). Applications are due February 17, 2010.
Up to 100% of project costs can be requested & municipalities may submit multiple applications, but cannot be awarded
more than $500K.
There are 5 categories of projects eligible for funding:
1. Energy efficiency improvements - such as lighting, cooling, heating, building envelop, HVAC, traffic signal lighting
2. Renewable energy improvements - such as wind, solar electric, solar thermal installations
3. Efficient transportation system implementation - such as traffic signal synchronization, ridesharing, anti - idling equip.
4. Material conservation - such as recycling, diversion of organic waste from landfills, waste reduction programs
5. Energy management personnel - hire consultants or staff for 12 months to perform a wide array of energy
management functions, including development of energy reduction plans, projects to conduct building code and inspection
services, projects to develop zoning guidelines for sustainable development
The major selection criteria is the cost effectiveness of energy reduction ($ per reduced BTUs) for each proposed project.
I think the City will need to partner or hire technical expertise (such as i-aBella, Johnson Controls, and /or Taitem) to
assess the energy reduction projected to be realized from proposed projects.
I've attached the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) that NYSERDA refers to as RFP #10 (95 pages).
Nels
---- - - - - -- Forwarded message ---- - - - - --
From: "Nets Bohn" nelsb crFc:i1ygfitljaca_org To: "Jennifer Dotson" <jdotson @cityofithaca.org>
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:09:01 —0500 Subject: P &ED Comm Agenda - EECBG grant appl. Resolution
Jennifer,
I am developing a draft resolution for your review for the next P &ED meeting packet that will authorize the Mayor to
execute and submit grant application(s) on behalf of the City to NYSERDA for Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block
Grant funding. We can submit multiple applications but cannot receive more than $500,000. No local match is required.
I am developing an application for Energy Management services for 12 months (probably 1 hired staff + independent
consultant services), per the Mayor's directive.
Other leading candidate projects for additional applications include:
- acquisition of the asphalt recycler (included in 2010 capital budget)
- substitute low- emission asphalt for regular asphalt on City projects
- roof - mounted solar hot water installation at YB, Courts, and possibly other City buildings if good cost/btu benefit
- Examine cost /btu benefit of projects on the Johnson Control list that have not been implemented
We will not know the final list of projects by the time of the P &ED meeting, as the major selection criteria is btu savings
per dollar grant request, which will take some time. Tom West has brought on a recent Cornell engineering graduate for 4
weeks to help cost out projects and identify btu savings.
Please let me know if you have project ideas you would like explored.
Nels
Proposed Resolution
Planning : Development •
January 20, /`1
Authorization to Submit Proposals to NYSERDA through the Implementation
• • • program
Whereas, on December 29, 2009, the New York State Energy Research and Development
Authority (NYSERDA) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 10 providing funding for the
implementation of energy conservation measures by small municipalities including: energy
efficiency improvements, renewable energy improvements, efficient transportation system
implementation, material conservation, and energy management personnel; and
Whereas, this RFP is being issued in connection with NYSERDA's administration of the Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funded by the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA); and
Whereas, $3.4 million is available to distribute in the central New York State NYSERDA region
under this RFP; and
Whereas, the City of Ithaca is eligible to submit proposals to this RFP; and
Whereas, each small municipality may submit multiple proposals, but may not receive more
than $500,000 under this RFP; and
Whereas, no local match funds are required under this RFP; and
Whereas, the deadline for submissions of proposals in response to this RFP is February 17,
2010; and
Whereas, the City intends to submit an Energy Management Personnel project and other
competitive projects after completion of eligibility and cost /benefit analysis for candidate
projects; and
Whereas, a complete list of projects submitted will not be known until such analysis has been
completed by City staff, which is not expected to occur until after the February 3 Common
Council meeting; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby authorizes the Mayor, upon advice of the
Chairperson of the Planning & Economic Development Committee and the City Attorney, to
submit proposals in response to NYSERDA RFP 10 — Implementation Funding for Small Cities,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that if proposals are approved, then the Mayor, upon advice of the City Attorney,
is authorized to sign any and all documents to receive such funds.
j:\community development \policy \policy\iura general \city -iura joint projects\reso p &ed authorize eecbg small municipalities grant appl.doc
Proposals Due:
February 17, 2010 by 5:00 PM Eastern Time*
Program Summary
This Request for Proposals (RFP) provides statewide funding for the implementation of energy
conservation measures by small municipalities including: energy efficiency improvements, renewable
energy improvements, efficient transportation system implementation, material conservation, and energy
management personnel. This RFP is being issued in connection with NYSERDA's administration of the
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funded by the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Eligible Proposers are small municipal governments of New York State that
did not receive a direct EECBG allocation from Department of Energy (Appendix R). Each eligible
municipality may receive no more than $500,000 under this RFP.
Funding for this RFP is provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. If your organization receives funding under
this RFP, it may be subject to special terms and conditions, including but not limited to: detailed
reporting requirements; audit of your organization's use of ARRA funds; Buy American provisions;
Davis -Bacon prevailing wage requirements; and the National Environmental Policy Act. Your
organization will be required to provide certain information in a timely manner to meet ARRA
requirements. See attachments, including Appendix D, for a list of special terms and conditions. Failur�]
to comply may result in the loss of Federal funding.
Proposal Submission: A Proposer must submit one (1) paper copy of its proposal and one (1) electronic copy on a
CD. The paper copies must have an originally signed Proposal Checklist (Appendix A) attached to the front.
Proposals must be clearly labeled and submitted to:
Roseanne Viscusi, RFP 10
NYS Energy Research and Development Authority
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203 -6399
All program questions should be directed to Ben Fox, 866 - NYSERDA (866 - 697- 3732), ext. 3444, bf22nyserda.org.
All contractual questions should be directed to Venice Forbes, 866- NYSERDA (866- 697 - 3732), ext. 3507,
vwf(c_nyserda.org.
No communication intended to influence this procurement is permitted except by contacting Ben Fox, 866 -
NYSERDA (866- 697 - 3732), ext. 3444, bf2 a,nyserda.org. Contacting anyone other than this Designated Contact
(either directly by the Proposer or indirectly through a lobbyist or other person acting on the Proposer's behalf) in an
attempt to influence the procurement: (1) may result in a Proposer being deemed a non - responsible offerer, and (2)
may result in the Proposer not being awarded a contract.
*Late, incomplete, or unsigned Proposals will be returned. Faxed or e- mailed Proposals will not be accepted.
Proposals will not be accepted at any other NYSERDA location other than the address above. If changes are made
to this solicitation, notification will be posted on NYSERDA's website at www.nyserda.org.
I. Introduction
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) included funding for the Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The EECBG Program provides
direct grants to large municipalities and provides funds to small municipalities indirectly through
grants to the states. NYSERDA administers the EECBG funds for small municipalities in New
York State pursuant to a program plan that has been approved by the U.S. Department of Energy.
NYSERDA has developed this Request for Proposals (RFP) through which $24 million of New
York's allocation of ARRA EECBG funds will be awarded to Eligible Projects on a competitive
basis. Funds are to be used to implement the following types of energy conservation measures:
energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy generation, efficient transportation system
implementation, material conservation, and energy management personnel. Eligible Proposers
must meet all three of the following eligibility requirements:
1) Be a New York State small municipal governments that were included in the 2007 Census of
Governments as a currently incorporated municipality;
2) Have a governance structure that includes an elected official and a governing body; and
3) Must not be listed in Appendix R as having received a direct EECBG allocation of Department of
Energy formula grants.
Successful Proposers must agree to comply with all required Federal and State requirements for
use of the funds. All Proposers must follow all competitive procurement laws, regulations and
requirements for all work conducted using funding from this UP.
II. Program Mules and Requirements
Available Incentives
Each eligible municipality may receive no more than $500,000 in funding from this RFP.
A Proposer may request up to 100% of the cost of the Project. Proposers may submit multiple
proposals, which will be evaluated independently by the Technical Evaluation Panel. A separate
Proposal must be submitted for each Project type: energy- efficiency improvements, renewable
energy improvements, efficient transportation system implementation, material conservation, and
energy management personnel. Each Project type will be evaluated separately
This RFP has one selection round. To ensure regional distribution of funds, regions have been
established and funding allocated to each region based on the number of unemployed people in
that region. If not enough fundable proposals are received from any region, NYSERDA may re-
allocate funding to the other regions at its discretion.
New York City (region 1) is not allocated funds under this RFP. This is because New York City,
as a large municipality, has been allocated direct EECBG formula grants by the U.S. Department
of Energy (DOE). Therefore, New York City is not eligible for any additional funding under this
RFP. See Appendix S for map of regions.
2
Funding Available to Municipal Governments in Each Region
Region
Funding Available
Region 1 (New York City)
0
Region 2 (Long Island
5,755,274
Region 3 (Hudson Valley/Capital Region)
6,953,586
Region 4 (North Country)
1,834,037
Region 5 Central New York)
3,398,031
Region 6 (Rochester/Finger Lakes)
2,700,422
Region 7 (Western New York)
3,358,650
Proposal Submission, Selection and Implementation Steps
1. The Proposer submits a separate Proposal for each energy - efficiency improvements,
renewable energy improvements, efficient transportation system implementation, material
conservation, or energy management personnel Project being proposed. (See Section III for
full Proposal instructions.)
2. NYSERDA's Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) reviews and ranks all complete Proposals
received by the due date. The TEP will rank each Proposal as submitted as a single Project,
and will not separately evaluate individual measures within a Proposal. NYSERDA notifies
each Proposer of whether or not its Proposal has been accepted and will contact the
successful Proposers to discuss the Measurement and Verification (M &V) Plan and the
Schedule of Payments (based on what the Proposer identified in Appendix M of their
Proposal) and possibly negotiate other terms, as necessary.
3. NYSERDA enters into an Agreement (See Appendix D for sample agreement), incorporating
the agreed upon terms, with the successful Proposer, including applicable requirements of
Buy American, Davis -Bacon prevailing wages requirements, and all other applicable Federal
and State requirements.
4. The Proposer performs the approved Project. Upon receipt of the required documentation,
NYSERDA issues progress payments according to the Schedule of Payments incorporated
into the Agreement.
5. The Proposer cooperates with NYSERDA, and its consultant(s), in performing the M &V
Plan and in all other required reporting requirements.
Competitive Selection Process
All complete Proposals submitted by the due date will be evaluated by a Technical Evaluation
Panel (TEP). The TEP will screen Proposals for technical viability and then evaluate each
Proposal based on the evaluation criteria included in Appendix G, Appendix H, Appendix I,
Appendix J, and Appendix K, as appropriate. Proposals will then be ranked and, to the extent of
available funds, Projects will be funded from the highest ranked Project to the lowest ranked
Project as recommended by the TEP and as approved by NYSERDA. NYSERDA may award a
contract based on proposals without discussion, or following limited discussion. NYSERDA
may request additional data, materials, or forms from selected Proposers as part of this process.
Eligibility
Eligible Proposers
Eligible Proposers are small municipal governments, i.e., counties, cities, villages, and towns,
that meet all three of the following eligibility requirements:
1) Be a New York State small municipal governments that were included in the 2007 Census
of Governments as a currently incorporated municipality;
2) Have a governance structure that includes an elected official and a governing body; and
3) Must not be listed in Appendix R as having received a direct EECBG allocation of
Department of Energy formula grants.
Submitting a Proposal On Behalf of An Entity within the Eligible Municipality
A Proposer may choose to submit a proposal on behalf of itself, or on behalf of another entity
within its jurisdiction. NYSERDA will enter into Agreement only with the Proposer (the eligible
municipality). No Proposer may receive more than $500,000 under this RFP. Funding approved
for an Entity within the municipality's jurisdiction applies towards the Eligible Municipality's
$500,000 funding limit under this RFP. If the Eligible Proposer does submit a Proposal on behalf
of another entity, the Eligible Proposer (the municipality) will be required to pass through all
requirements of this RFP to that entity. To submit on behalf of another entity, the Eligible
Proposer must include as part of the proposal:
1) A copy of a resolution or official action indicating its support of, and intent to
participate in, the Project.
2) An originally signed letter on the letterhead of the organization must be submitted,
indicating that they have the legal authority to implement the Project;
3) A second originally signed copy of Appendix C signed by the end recipient agreeing
to all of the terms and conditions of this RFP.
Sewer districts, school districts, fire districts and other sub - components of eligible villages,
towns, cities and counties are not eligible as a direct Proposer under this RFP. Projects to be
completed for casinos or other gambling establishments, aquariums, zoos, golf courses, or
swimming pools are not eligible for funding under this RFP.
Proposals must be submitted directly an Eligible Proposer. All Appendices must be signed by
the Eligible Proposer. If a proposal is being submitted on behalf of another entity within a
municipality's jurisdiction an additional Appendix C must be signed by the end recipient.
Regional Partnership
As part of a regional approach, several eligible municipalities may partner together to propose a
Project that requires cooperation with other municipalities in the same region (Appendix S). This
can be useful for upgrades for jointly owned assets or shared assets where one municipality does
not have full control over the assets (for example a traffic signal synchronization project that
spans several municipalities, or a proposal to hire an energy manager to be shared between two
municipalities). In order to submit a Project as part of a partnership including several eligible
0
municipalities, one of the eligible municipalities must serve as the lead Proposer. The lead
Proposer submits the proposal and enters into a contract with NYSERDA. The lead Proposer
will be required to pass all terms and conditions of this RFP to all partner municipalities. All
other partners must fill out a Partnership Agreement Form (Appendix N) to be included with the
proposal.
No Proposer may receive more than $500,000. Participation in a joint proposal will contribute
towards the $500,000 cap on a pro rata basis. The municipalities in the partnership may decide
how the requested funds are divided among them for the purposes of calculating each
municipality's remaining funding limit. For example, if three municipalities in partnership
submit a request for $500,000 to be divided 50 %, 25 %, 25 %, NYSERDA would allow the first
municipality to receive an additional $250,000 under other proposals. The second and third
municipalities would be eligible to receive $375,000 each from other proposals.
Each municipality in the partnership must be an Eligible Proposer.
Eligible Measures
All Projects will be required to comply with Davis -Bacon prevailing wage requirements. All
Projects must also comply with Buy American requirements. These Federal requirements may
exclude some equipment and may have cost impacts that must be taken into account prior to a
Proposal being submitted to NYSERDA. Proposers may be audited for compliance with these
requirements. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the loss of funding.
Projects to be completed for casinos or other gambling establishments, aquariums, zoos, golf
courses, or swimming pools are not eligible for funding under this RFP.
Eligible Proposers may request funds for the following Project types:
Energy Efficiency Improvements Project - A Project that achieves a cost per annual
energy saved threshold of less than $2,000 per 10 million BTUs of source energy saved
(see Appendix Q for energy conversion factors) and each measure must have a simple
payback equal to or less than the expected life of the measure.
Facility and non - facility integrated measures are eligible and may include, but are not
limited to: lighting; cooling; heating; combined heat and power systems; ground
source heat pumps with less than 10 tons of cooling capacity; motors; building
envelope, building or facility optimization; district heating and cooling systems;
traffic signal lighting; street lighting; and other energy - efficiency technologies.
Retro - commissioning services are eligible, but they must be specifically focused on
energy efficiency. For example: retro- commissioning of lighting, HVAC, and control
systems may be eligible.
Renewable Energy Improvement Project - A Project that achieves a cost per annual energy
generated of less than $8,000 per 10 million BTUs of energy generated or saved, and is sited
at the Proposer's location. For Renewable Energy Improvement Projects that produce
electricity, the electricity generated must be used primarily to serve the electric load (i.e., not
primarily exported to the utility grid) and the system cannot generate more electricity than is
consumed on -site annually (the combination of these qualifying criteria is commonly
described as "behind the meter" generation). (See Appendix Q for conversion factors).
A solar electric Project must have an installed DC capacity of 50 kW or less. In
addition, a solar electric Project must use an installer who is NABCEP certified;
either a NYSERDA - approved installer (listed at www.powernaturally.org) or a LIPA -
approved installer (listed at w- ww.lipower.or„); and who has completed at least three
(3) solar electric installations in LIPA or NYSERDA programs.
A wind Project must use a NYSERDA- or LIPA- approved installer, NYSERDA -
approved equipment, and install a 20kW or smaller wind turbine to be eligible (see
w -vN-vv.powernaturally.org for a current list of eligible installers and equipment). Note
that, not withstanding inclusion on the NYSERDA website, Proposers are also
still required to ensure that any turbine being proposed is also in compliance
with Buy American requirements.
A solar thermal Project that provides domestic hot water, space heating, or other
heating purposes is eligible.
High - efficiency indoor boilers that use wood pellets, wood chips, or firewood as
the fueling source are eligible, but a minimum thennal efficiency of 83% is
required. Wood -fired boilers must measure thermal efficiency using either the
EN 303 -5 or ASHRAE 155P methods and use the lower heating value of wood.
Efficient Transportation System Implementation Project - A Project that achieves a cost
per annual energy saved threshold of less than $7,500 per 10 million BTUs of source
energy saved is eligible (see Appendix Q for energy conversion factors).
Traffic signal synchronization and other intelligent transportation system Projects are
eligible. Note that energy efficiency upgrades to traffic signals or street lights are
considered Energy Efficiency Projects and do not qualify as an Efficient
Transportation System Implementation Project.
Programs to reduce vehicle miles traveled, such as ridesharing or telecommuting, are
eligible. Examples include: creating a website to match up car -pool riders, or
programming work to allow for remote access to computer files.
Anti- idling equipment internal to the vehicle engine is eligible. For information on
common anti - idling technologies, see w,%k�v.el?a.gov /smartway /transport /what-
smartw'ay. /idlin ,2- reduction- availab]e- tech.him. Note that, not withstanding
inclusion on the Environmental Protection Agency list, Proposers are also still
required to ensure that any equipment proposed is also in compliance with Buy
American requirements.
Material Conservation Project - A Project that achieves a cost of less than $100 per
metric ton of landfill waste reduced or diverted (including privately collected and
construction waste) is eligible. This may include up to 10% of Project construction
costs for modification of existing facilities or operation of an onsite facility for
characterizing and sorting previously packaged waste or for over packing waste, if
operations do not involve unpacking waste. Grinders are not eligible. Radioactive
waste projects are not eligible. Eligible costs include all costs which are incurred
during a consecutive 12 month period necessary to complete the Project including:
minor construction at eligible facilities (as described above), and purchase of
vehicles, equipment, and materials, and cost to fill new positions of personnel (wages
plus fringe benefits — existing personnel positions are not eligible for funding) or
consultants associated with the following implementation activities:
0
• Alternative collection processes, such as volume -based pricing or single -
stream recycling are eligible;
• New recycling capacity projects are eligible;
• Source reduction projects are eligible;
• Projects to divert organic waste from landfills are eligible;
• Projects to encourage recycled content procurement are eligible; and
• Projects to encourage material reuse are eligible.
Energy Management Personnel — Proposers may hire consultants or hire new staff, in
order to perform the below listed eligible activities. Eligible costs are consultant hourly
fees and staff costs to fill new positions (wages plus fringe benefits) which are incurred
during a consecutive 12 month period. The amount that a Proposer can apply for is
limited by the population size of the Proposer's jurisdiction. To be eligible, a Project may
request no more than $10 multiplied by the population of the Proposer's and any
partners' jurisdictions as reported in the 2007 Census of Governments
( hitp :;'rharves ter. cens us. 2ovl',,id, /aid 07 /0ptions.htmI). For example, the Town of
Kirkland, with a population of 10,311, may request up to $103,110 for Energy
Management Personnel. Eligible costs include costs associated with the following;
Projects to perform energy management functions are eligible;
Projects to inventory local greenhouse gas emissions and developing reduction
plans are eligible;
Projects to conduct building code and inspection services are eligible;
Projects to develop zoning guidelines for sustainable development are eligible;
and
Projects to implement regional plans that reduce energy use in various sectors are
eligible.
�� i •.� �r
Eligible Vehicles for Material Conservation Projects
To be eligible for funding under this RFP, all heavy duty vehicles proposed to be purchased for
Material Conservation Projects must meet 2010 EPA Heavy Duty Vehicle Emissions Standards.
Eligible Facilities for Material Conservation Projects
Eligible facilities for Material Conservation Projects include existing facilities and property
owned by the Proposer or owned by an eligible municipality that signed a Partnership Agreement
Form (Appendix N) as part of the Proposal. Only existing facilities are eligible.
Eligible Facilities and Locations for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects
Eligible facilities and eligible locations for an Energy Efficiency Improvement Project or a
Renewable Energy Improvement Project include a facility or property owned by the Proposer or
owned by an eligible municipality that signed a Partnership Agreement Form (Appendix N) as
part of the proposal. Existing facilities are those that have been fully operational (as built or as
substantially renovated) and have been occupied for more than one year prior to requesting
funding under this RFP.
W
Eligible Costs for Energy Management Personnel Projects
Eligible costs for Energy Management Personnel Projects include only personnel costs. Costs
related to implement an energy efficiency, renewable energy, material conservation, efficient
transportation or other improvements must be submitted separately.
Ineligibility
Ineligible Projects and Costs
Projects that already have a fully executed contract to be funded or partially funded by other
NYSERDA programs, or any utility funded program, are not eligible for funding under this RFP.
Process- related loads from wastewater treatment plants are not eligible for funding under this
RFP. Implementation funds for these entities are available from NYSERDA through other
programs.
Projects involving radioactive waste are not eligible for funding under this RFP.
Projects to be completed for casinos or other gambling establishments, aquariums, zoos,
golf courses, or swimminLF pools are not eligible for funding under this RFP.
Projects in leased buildings or on property leased by or to the Proposer or any member of the
proposal team are not eligible for funding under this RFP.
Energy storage systems are not eligible for funding under this REP.
Fuel cells are not eligible for funding under this RFP.
Hydropower projects are not eligible for funding under this RFP.
Outdoor and low - efficiency wood boilers are not eligible for funding under this RFP. Low -
efficiency wood boilers are defined as any boiler that does not meet or exceed a minimum
thermal efficiency of 83 as measured by testing thermal efficiency using either the EN 303 -5 or
ASHRAE 155P methods, and using the lower heating value of wood. Wood boilers that would
use a fuel source other than wood pellets, wood chips, or firewood are not eligible for funding
under this RFP.
Bike and pedestrian paths are not eligible for funding under this RFP.
New construction and new construction commissioning are not eligible for funding under this
RFP.
Power quality, power factor, and power conditioning improvements are not eligible for funding
under this RFP.
Retro- commissioning services without the potential for significant energy savings, such as retro-
commissioning of fire suppression, security, or irrigation systems, are not eligible for funding
under this RFP.
Personal computers and peripherals are not eligible for funding under this REP.
Power management software and equipment for personal computers are not eligible for funding
under this RFP.
Costs to purchase or lease real estate are not eligible for funding under this.
The municipality's staff time and consultant time for developing proposals is not eligible for
funding under this UP.
Solar electric projects larger than 50 kW installed DC capacity are not eligible for funding under
this RFP.
Wind projects larger than 20 kW installed DC capacity are not eligible for funding under this
RFP.
In -kind services are not eligible for funding under this RFP and are not eligible to be considered
as cost - sharing under this RFP.
Costs incurred for work and equipment purchased conducted prior to having a signed contract in
place with NYSERDA are not eligible for funding under this RFP.
Failure to meet Davis -Bacon prevailing wage requirements disqualify Projects for funding under
this RFP.
For more information on Davis- Bacon, see:
htt):/'la) sl.eere.ener =v. {3-ovistate ever , rogram /davis bacon fa s.cfin
Failure to meet Buy American requirements disqualifX Projects for funding under this RFP.
Payment Schedule
For Energy Efficiency Improvement, Efficient Transportation System Implementation, Material
Conservation, and Renewable Energy Improvement Projects, Proposers may request that
NYSERDA issue progress payments of up to four (4) installments. To request progress
payments, Proposers must submit a Progress Payments Request (Appendix M) as part of their
proposal. The Progress Payments Request (Appendix M) must list the requested payment for
each installment and propose a specific deliverable that the Proposer will submit to NYSERDA
to justify each progress payment. Requesting progress payments is not a factor used by the
Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) to select Projects. If a Project is selected for funding,
NYSERDA will review the Progress Payments Request.
N
Attachment to City of Ithaca CIIP Application
Applicant:
Project Name:
Project Address
Project Description
ItalThai, LLC
Plantation Building
130 -132 E. State Street
12-11-2009
This project will renovate a vacant historical building presently listed in the
downtown national historical district. The building in its current conditions is not
accessible in its entirety. The upper floors have not been occupied in decades
and are deteriorating to an irreparable state if left alone. Every effort will be
made, and measurements taken, to ensure that all the new codes will be
enforced, and that all contaminated materials will be removed from the
premises and properly disposed of. The completed building, which will be
renovated in compliance with the New York State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO) regulations, will feature a restaurant on the first floor with its banquet
facilities on the rear part of the second floor. The second floor will also house an
office space. The third and the fourth floor will be divided into 8 one bedroom
apartments. The project will provide two apartments for low- income tenants,
while the other six will be available for average- income tenants.
(See attached detailed architectural drawings).
j: \projects \tax abatement policy \ciip \attach to lex ciip application - project description 12- 30- 09.doc
Andrew L. Magre, AIA
413 East Buffalo Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
To whom it may concern,
I am writing in support of the project proposed by Lex Chutinaranond to renovate and restore
the building located at 130 the Commons and to convey that in my opinion, the design and
vision for the proposed project is architecturally exceptional. This historically significant property
has been neglected over the years and has suffered from several unsympathetic alterations by
previous owners, most notably at the ground level where the storefront was altered and
recessed, apparently with the intent to maximize the ability to display merchandise. The project
that Lex is proposing restores the street facade at ground level allowing the building to once
again engage the historic fabric of its neighboring buildings and become more true to its historic
typology.
It is also important to note the architectural and cultural significance of renovating, restoring and
re- purposing a historic building in the core of Downtown Ithaca. The addition of an elevator will
allow the upper floors of the building to be converted into apartments which from an economic
and cultural standpoint will help the historic core of Ithaca to thrive.
Sincerely,
Andrew L. Magre, AIA
City of Ithaca
Community Incentive Investment :- Density
R E C E E 'C Q 0
L AGENCY
Date: December IIth
2009
Applicant Information:
Name of Company /Applicant:
Italthai, LLC
Owner:
Sunit Chutintaranond
Address:
20 Rosina Drive
City /State /Zip:
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone/Email:
607.351.2525/ madthaiboy @hotmail.com
Project Name: Plantation Building
Project Address 130 -132 E. State Street
Project Description: Please see attached project description
(add separate pages if necessary) i
Page 1 of 2
ommon
Self Council
POTENTIAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS Score Staff Score Score
20 Project includes housing 1
21
Project includes housing for low- or moderate - income persons/households making no more than 100% of
median income 1
22
Project includes housing for low - or moderate - income persons/households making no more than 80% of
median income 1
23
Project includes housing for low- or moderate - income persons/households making no more than 60°% of
median income 0
24
Project includes mixed - income housing (within the same project) 1
Environmental
25
Project achieves basic LEED certification 0
26
Project achieves Silver LEED certification 0
27
Project achieves Gold LEED certification 0
28
Project achieves Platinum LEED certification 0
24
Project meets standards established under another green building program (only for those not receiving
LEED certification). 0
30
Project will be operated according to environmental standards appropriate for their industry (e.g. green
hotel standards for hotels). 1
31
Project cleans up a brownfieid or other environmentally contaminated site. 1
32
33
Project produces onsite power 0
Site
Project is constructed on a vacant or underutilized site. 1
34
Project makes use of excess capacity in existing parking facilities. 1
35
Project makes efficient use of infrastructure. 1
36
37
Project provides non - surface level onsite parking 0
Financial Benefits
Project will generate additional property taxes (Annual revenue after abatement period) 1
38
period is ended. 0
39
Project will generate additional sales taxes. 1
40
Project will generate at least $100,000 annually in additional sales taxes. 1
41
Project has economic muhiplier effects 1
42
Project attracts out-of -town visitors to spend money locally 1
Other Benefits
43
Project creates synergy with existing activities in the area 1
44
Project discourages sprawl 1
45
Project includes mixed uses 1
46
Project includes public amenities 0
47
Project builds new or enhances existing public spaces 1
48
Project produces other benefits suggested by developer that are not on this list but that are considered by
Common Council to be significant community benefits. Note: Developer should describe such benefits for
consideration by Common Council. Developer may also wish to suggest that benefits which are already
on this list be given additional weight if they are particularly significant for a given project 1
Total 31
Page 2 of 2
1. Project is architecturally exceptional as judged by the Design Review Board or as
evidenced through positive architectural reviews
Through Holt Architecture's research on the buildings original design elements we plan to
incorporate such elements into the restoration of the building. Additionally we hope to maintain its
historic design and appeal so that it will remain consistent with other historic buildings in the area.
The design has been discussed and reviewed by Holt Architects in compliance with SHIPO, which
strongly supports it. The original staircase, tin ceiling tiles, and the upper most floor skylights will be
restored, preserved and incorporated in the final design.
(See attached photographs of mentioned features in their current state).
In addition, an independent review from Andrew Magr6, associate university architect at Cornell
University, Ithaca, NY has provided a letter with his assessment of this project.
(Mr. Magr&'s letter is attached)
2. Project involves the rehabilitation of a historically significant building.
132 E. State Street is listed as a contributing structure to the downtown national historical district.
3. Project exceeds Americans with Disabilities Act standards for accommodations for
people with disabilities.
According to Holt Architects we are exceeding the requirements of the American with Disabilities
Act by virtue of our compliance with the International Code Council ICCIANSI A117.1 -2003
Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.
4. Project contractors have a certified apprenticeship program to train workers in skilled
trades.
I have spoken with Northeast Construction, who has done work for Mack Travis on the Gateway
Plaza Building. The process for the bidding on this project will be consistent with the way Northeast
Construction has done so in the past for projects such as the ones with Mack Travis, According to
Dick Schneider, president of Northeast Construction, the union contractor who bid for the project
does have apprenticeship programs to train workers in skilled trades.
5. Project produces skilled trade jobs during construction.
See previous paragraph
8. Project is built with at least 25% local labor.
According to Northeast Construction we will meet if not greatly exceed the 25% minimum for local
labor use.
9. Project encourages and generates pedestrian activity.
The location of the building which is in the center of a pedestrian mail in a downtown business
district will be the site for my new restaurant. Based on my past experience with restaurants
located in the same downtown business area where we have brought in an average of 700 people
per week, we anticipate meeting the same numbers.
10. Project promotes use of public transit.
The restaurant and building are located between four major bus stops downtown, which is used for
students, locals and professionals, and will provide transport to the restaurant from many locations
in the area.
11. Project has accommodations for bicycles.
We are planning to provide storage in the basement for bicycles used by our employees & tenants
of building.
13. Project produces permanent jobs
We anticipate hiring people to fill 20 FTE for the restaurant, as well as 2 -3 people for management
and maintenance positions.
14. Project produces entry -level jobs.
Many of the jobs in the restaurant will be entry-level jobs
20. Project includes housing
There will be eight apartments located on the third and forth floor of the building
21. Project includes housing for low- or moderate - income persons /households making no
more than 100% of median income
We have an agreement with the IURA to provide two low income apartments
22. Project includes housing for low- or moderate - income personslhouseholds making no
more than 80% of median income
See number 21
24. Project includes mixed - income housing (within the same project)
Two of the apartments will be low income housing and six will be average income housing
30. Project will be operated according to environmental standards appropriate for their
industry (e.g. green hotel standards for hotels).
We know of no standards for green restaurants, therefore we will develop our own. The restaurant
as well as the apartments will try to be as energy efficient and environmentally friendly as possible.
We plan to follow local trash and recycling guidelines, as well as the disposal of chemicals. We will
recycle our used cooking oil. We also plan to use environmentally friendly cleaning products. We
do not plan to use table cloths, which would require extensive water usage and chemicals to clean.
We will buy local product as much as possible, and finally we are planning to send excess food to
Loaves and Fishes as allowed.
31. Project cleans up a brownfield or other environmentally contaminated site.
The environmental analysis we have conducted through Microbac Laboratories on the building has
shown led paint and asbestos material throughout the building, which we are planning to
completely remove in an environmentally appropriate way. A cost estimate for asbestos abatement
by Sunstream Corporation was provided in the amount of $26,000. Furthermore, the area air
monitoring cost during the abatement will be an additional $4,000.
33. Project is constructed on a vacant or underutilized site.
For the past few decades the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor of this building could not be utilized due to it not
meeting standards for handicap accessibility and fire code due to lack of emergency exits. We are
renovating those floors and will provide handicap accessibility as well as two emergency exits to
meet fire code.
41. Project has economic multiplier effects
We plan on conducting business with as many local professionals as possible, including local
farmers, food suppliers, plumbers, electricians and so on, thereby helping to support and improve
the local economy. From my 20years of experience in restaurants in Ithaca, and after opening 4
successful restaurants I have always drawn a diverse clientele, including tourists, students, parents,
and locals. People who come to the restaurant downtown will also stay to shop at the various
businesses on the commons, which will stimulate the economy.
42. Project attracts out-of-town visitors to spend money locally
From my experience with the past restaurants I have opened, (Thai Cuisine, Just a Taste,
Madeline's and ZaZa's Cucina) my restaurants have always become a destination point for people
to dine at from surrounding areas as far as Binghamton and Syracuse. Because of the unique
concept I have for this project I expect this to continue to be the case and be even more attractive
than my previous projects.
43. Project creates synergy with existing activities in the area
My past restaurants have always been a destination point. Combining the unique concept of the
one I am going to open in this building with other local shops, restaurants businesses and meeting
places downtown will only add to the appeal of the commons as a destination point (or one-stop-
shop) for people to fulfill many different needs. In addition, by creating housing and office spaces in
the building I will be bringing more people downtown, who will likely be potential customers for
downtown businesses, which is consistent with downtown strategic planning.
44. Project discourages sprawl
See above
Project 4
t &- t' housing restaurant, and office soaj
47. Project builds new or enhances existing public spaces
We will be faithfully restoring the original storefront fagade of the building, using historic photos and
building upon the work previously done by the former owner which will enhance the appearance
and appeal of the downtown business area for public view and use. Additionally we are planning to
provide patio dining, which has been designated by the City of Ithaca.
Lli
\ |��\
I R
C/3
0 —1
Z w
Lu
co 6
LE �
0
z
F-
0 \ IL /§
L =L ,
0 x LIJ . :2 cc
0 0 cc ZD <U)
0
S: O I--
— w
m
C)
Lli
n
CO
a_
LU
C)
S
0'6
C/) z
LLJ
H
0
U)
M
Lu
0-
-
11
0—:!!�
06
LL
r)
F,\
EA F�Pl
0 9
i if IF
0
Z
CS uj > z a:
O x 0 0
W Z LU
�,- z w 00
LU w
cc w w co 0 w
cc
<
lu
It-0,
Ii
oll
z
LU
I ate! O.ZZ
�7
z "
;I-- Oi LU w C-)
a ui
? III I
�wFzHr) 18 W,
Z), Ho
W LU Cc
0 co a: �L
2 o
w —� , ho
o< z > LU
> - �l
Eil 2 5' ZO 155
gi Paz 0
o'
ou
LLI Lu 0
Z
2
Z
C) CC
71
zx
II 'OO =LL
IL/ II ai
2
0
LU
�m = ZW o c
II Z Z
0 jL- < I
V)
w
of I
F===j
it
ui u >
z-
Ull
0
0 wo
LLj Uj
Z
4�
0-6 — — — — — —
- ---- - - - - - --
"All
11,
cV
Z
0
LL
0
Z
D
0
rr,
0
(D
z
C0
X
Lli
L4
cc X
0
0
W iy az
Z Lb -
L-j owzw
0
00
r7l r-L a 000
U) 0,
LU A 0
on or
0
Fao —Z 0
OS
Z Lb 0
0 aj LU L
z 5
"o 0
0
0 0
z
0
:Z3 'D,
0 LU
0
Eel
z=
0
UJ
cc rim Fa
, � g
U) cc
zw�0 cc A-
z
Ld
OLLm
pl i II II
II
, J-1
o
LU
0 0 z
W
0 L= YW
0
z
0
.00
coop
-
w
LL
ON
Z
0,
-LU
W
W
>
CL J
L4
C\l
C)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
PS
H
q
�
k
U
�
»y
\�
�{ / ;
) k \!
2 c z;
■
■
$ \__
o / {!k/ )§
\)0 UJ
�\
6)
R)3 : /[) @e
`@@ \2 »* /«
§) /27:/ )
, -2
,
g \y >.
�:
2
1�
IL
rr
O
0
-j
I
G
I
W
>
w
I
0
7
�
CO
X
W
\
)\
G{
m4
!&
I ;r
E\
H
/
o
\
±
\
°
\\
,l
j/
-
_\
K 5
° Lu
: //}
zJ
/ /§+
ya
±J
+J
T§
=g
o
=a
=J
22
�
■
$ \__
o / {!k/ )§
\)0 UJ
�\
6)
R)3 : /[) @e
`@@ \2 »* /«
§) /27:/ )
, -2
,
g \y >.
�:
2
1�
IL
rr
O
0
-j
I
G
I
W
>
w
I
0
7
�
CO
X
W
\
)\
G{
m4
!&
I ;r
E\
H
a
2 |
//\
\ ^ \
U
�
§�
}3
/g§
) / k!
: _ ±!
f c`=
\\
\/
\\)
\ §)
1/
ED
e
e
■
e
$
|
\
/\
\\
!&
$/
�2
2/
H
O
ON
'T :1
'r i
+
T4
rn
o
cc
Ux
0 .
O
❑
0
O LU
z
ZOO
z
D o
6
cc 000
0 1-
0 3; WZO
X
0 LU
z a w ":
z 0
-I
w < U) m < m
I=I,
or
w¢
GV
CD
Z
ry,
0
0
Cf)
-j
W
Lij
z
I--
Cn
X
W
§�g
sa
!
7:3
ry)
C:
0 g
(1)
z
\
L4
)\
0
X
C,
0 N
o C,
N it 0
> 0
Z
Wo
Z
FTC
'I T
°was
m z
j p660
0 Tu
Cif rrpUpZ
m Oo lz 15
0 P 0 Lu
EE w z z
Lu Lu
,� . 3:J o :E <
Lu 55:)
< .<om
Z
,0
0
LU
>
0
Lij
T- LL
TI
(D
z
ZD
m I
C\j A
C)
z
CC
0
0
-j
LL
W
X
ale
dJ
�� o
� °o ,9 0
N It p
� � O
D N
� � �-
o
IzI -
��
O
C M
Y
C � N
4 �_ o
n'�-'�
� �UY
o � s 3
� �- _
o
.. �.. ti
z
o
i
s
•
N�$
n
U o
� og
O�
Sna
PLANTATION BUILDING 130-132 EAST STATE STREET ITHACA, NEW YOPY,
Photo # I Photo 9 2
Exterior - Front Elevation Exterior - Front Elevation
Photo # 3
Exterior - Storefront
Photo # 4
Exterior - Storefront
Photo # 8a
Roof - Chimney
Photo # 8b
Roof - Chimney
Photo # 9
Interior - Ground Floor
Photo # 10
Interior - Ground Floor
Photo # 11
Interior - 2nd Floor
Photo # 12
Interior - 2nd Floor
Photo # 13
Interior - 3rd Floor
Photo # 14
Interior - 4th Floor
PLANTATION BUILDING 130 -132 EAST STATE STREET ITIIACA, NEW YORK
Photo # 15 Photo # 16
Stairway - Ground Floor Stairway - Ground floor
wa
Photo # 17
Tin Ceiling - Ground Floor
Photo # 18
Tin Ceiling - 2nd Floor
gi
Whereas, on September 20, 2001, the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (IDA)
established the "City of Ithaca Density Incentive Program" providing incentives for multi -story
development projects with the city density target area with a review after five years, and
Whereas, on June 7, 2006, the Common Council endorsed the continuation of an IDA
abatement program and requested that the IDA establish the Community Incentive Investment
Program (CIIP), under which projects would be reviewed by the community and evaluated by
the Common Council against a list of community benefits, and if endorsed by the Common
Council, then proposed for recommendation by the Mayor to the IDA as eligible for tax
abatements, and
Whereas, on December 7, 2007, the IDA revised its incentive program to incorporate many of
the City's recommendations, including requiring endorsement of the project by the host
municipality, and determining eligibility and level of incentives based on their determination of
the number of community benefits achieved by the project, and furthermore renamed the
program the "Downtown Density Incentive Program," and
Whereas, under the City's CIIP, a project is eligible for City endorsement to the IDA for
incentives if it achieves at least 14 community benefits, and
Whereas, under the IDA's Downtown Density Incentive Program, a project is eligible for partial
incentives if it is determined it will achieve at least 15 community benefits and is eligible for full
incentives if it will achieve 23 or more community benefits, and
Whereas, on December 30, 2009, Sunit "Lex" Chutintaranond, managing member of IthalThai,
LLC (ItalThai) submitted an CIIP application seeking tax abatements for the Plantation Building
project located at 130 -132 E. MILK/State Street on The Commons, and
Whereas, IthalThai proposes to renovate the vacant Plantation Building into a first floor
restaurant, second floor banquet facility & commercial office space, and 8 one - bedroom
apartments on the 3rd and 4th floors, of which 2 apartments will be leased to low /moderate
income households at affordable rents, and
Whereas, in accordance with the CIIP process adopted by Common Council resolution on
September 5, 2007, a public meeting has been advertised and property owners with 200 feet of
the property have been notified of the public meeting held at 6:30 P.M. on January 20, 2010 in
Council Chambers of City Hall, and
Whereas, the project is located within the eligible city density district, and
Whereas, ItalThai claims the project will provide 31 community benefits that have been
previously identified by the Common Council as important contributions to the community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Common Council recognizes that the Plantation Building
renovation project proposed by IthalThai LLC offers many benefits to the community, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Common Council does hereby determine that the proposed
Plantation Building project at 130 -132 E. MLK/State Street will provide community
benefits, as described in the attached community benefits checklist dated January 20, 2010,
which exceeds the minimum qualifications of 14 benefits for eligibility through the Community
Investment Incentive Program, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council does hereby endorse the Plantation Building project
being undertaken by ItalThai, LLC and requests that the Mayor recommend the project to the
IDA for tax abatement incentives under the Downtown Density Incentive Program.
2
TO: Planning and Development Board
Planning Committee of Common Council
FROM: JOAnn Cornish, Director of Planning and Development
DATE: December 29, 2009
RP: DRAFT Department of Planning and Development 2010 Priority Projects
and Work Plan
The Department of Planning & Development's 2010 Priority Projects, Projects of Interest, and
Work Plan are listed below for your review and consideration.
Priority Projects:
1. City Comprehensive Plan
2. Commons Infrastructure Improvements Planning and Design
3. Dredging
4. Southwest Area Development
5. Completion of Collegetown Urban Plan, Design Guidelines, and
Zoning Revisions
6. Site Plan Review for the Rebuilding of the City's Water Supply Plant and
related improvements
Projects of Interest: (Projects discussed at the December 16, 2009 Planning Committee
meeting.)
1. Create a Conservation Zone(s)
2. Create a Stream Corridor Protection Zone(s)
3. Increase level of Intermunicipal Planning Efforts
4. Improve City /Town Cooperation
5. Work towards approval and implementation of the Stewart Park Rehabilitation
Action Plan
6. Revise the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance to include climate change
considerations (greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy, energy efficiency, solid
waste management practices, etc.)
7. Revise the Community Incentive Investment Program application
Projects identified by the Planning Committee to be done in cooperation with Engineering /Streets
and Facilities
S. Complete revisions to the Sidewalk Ordinance
9. Create a City wide approach to parking
10. Assist in the development of a City Transportation Plan
COI User Page 1 1/15 /2010
Additional Proiects identified by various sources:
1. Nodal Development
2. Gas drilling impacts on the City of Ithaca's water quality
3. Consideration of creating a critical environmental area for the City -owned land in Six
Mile Creek
4. Appoint a dedicated staff member for the City's Class 2 pollution sites
5. Create the R -3aa Zoning District
6. West End Projects and Improvements
7. Assist in finding appropriate tenants /uses for the Hancock Street P &C, Emerson,
Challenge Industries, and the Ithaca Journal Building
Anticipated Development Projects:
1. Inlet Island Development
• Continue working with the selected preferred developer and Common Council
toward development of Inlet Island,
• Continue efforts to acquire the parcel owned by New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation ( "NYSDEC ") and once acquired, begin a Phase II
Environmental Investigation and cleanup if necessary.
2. Development of the Ithaca Gun Factory Site and the Adjacent Ithaca Falls Natural Area
• Continue work with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
and Fall Creels Redevelopment, LLC, to remediate the former Ithaca Gun Factory
Site
• Administer Grant Funding for remediation
• Start planning process for park at the base of the falls, the rim trail, and the overlook
area.
4. Completion of Cayuga Green and Associated Projects
• Work with Bloomfield + Schon Partners on the 20 -30 unit luxury apartments and future
condominiums, known as Cayuga Green 3.
• Continue to seek tenants for the remaining commercial space in Cayuga Garage and at
Cayuga Place.
5. Oversee Implementation of the $4 Million GIAC Facility Rehabilitation Project
6. McGraw House Expansion
7. Collegetown Terrace Apartments Project.
Projects Identified by the Planning Department to be managed or completed:
1. Update City of Ithaca Zoning Map and Chart and make available on line
2. Ongoing issues related to the NYSEG Coal Tar Remediation Site
3. Develop Revisions to the Landmarks Ordinance
COI User Page 2 1/15/2010
4. Revise Design Review Ordinance and Develop Citywide Design Guidelines
5. Revise Site Plan Review Ordinance to include new stormwater regulations, pedestrian and
bicycle standards, planting and landscaping standards, increased public notification times,
etc.
Office Projects /Tasks
1. Standardize Planning Department Filing System, for both paper and electronic files.
Consider microfilming existing paper files. Consider implementing an address based filing
system to coordinate with Building Department filing system resulting in a "one click"
database for all information relating to a particular property.
2. Standardize Public Notification Procedures for Site Plan Review, Subdivision Review, and
Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission projects.
3. Continue to work towards reducing the amount of paper used and or recycled in the
Department through electronic submissions and electronic distribution.
COI User Page 3 1/15/2010
CITY O t. 1. s
108 East Green Street - 3" Floor Ithaca, New York �d
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
JOANN CORNISH, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
PHYLLISA A. DESARNO, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Telephone: Planning & Development - 607 - 274 -6550 Community Development/IURA - 607 - 274 -6559
Email: planning @citvofithaca.org Email:. iura @cityofithaca.org
Fax: 607- 274 -6558 Fax: 607 - 274 -6558
DRAFT Department of Planning and Development 2010 Priority Projects Descriptions
Citv Comprehensive Plan (± 2 Years for completion of Phase 1)
Project Managers: Leslie Chatterton, Megan Gilbert
Project Team: Leslie Chatterton, Megan Gilbert, JoAnn Cornish, all staff as needed
Next Steps:
• Staff is currently working with the consultant to finalize a scope of services which will be
integrated into a contract for review by the client committee.
• Once the contract is executed, the consultant team, the committee, and staff will begin
work on Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Plan.
Commons Infrastructure Improvements Planning and Design (f 6 months for completion of
Phase 1
Project Manager: Jennifer Kusznir
Project Team: Jennifer Kusznir, Phyllisa DeSarno, JoAnn Cornish
Completed to date:
Next Steps
• Common Council will vote on the concept alternative recommended by the client
committee.
• The project team will advance the design of the selected Concept Design, along
with any modifications or substitutions requested by the Client Committee. The
product of this design advancement will be the Schematic Design Drawings.
• City Staff will review the proposed Schematic Design, after which a meeting will be
scheduled with the Client Committee for their review and recommendation regarding the
Schematic Design. After approval of the Schematic Design by the Client Committee, a
meeting will be held at which the public will be invited to review and comment on the
proposed schematic design.
• The Client Committee will review the consultant's submissions and make
recommendations to the Common Council. The Mayor and the Common Council will be
the final decision makers.
• The Consultant will initiate required Site Plan Review with a Sketch Plan Review
meeting with the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board.
Dredging — Project could possibly start in fall 2010, Additional information can be viewed
on the project web site at http i,�s ecologicllc coithacarhedging.htrnl
Project Manager: Lisa Nicholas
Project Team: Lisa Nicholas, JoAnn Cornish
COI User Page 1 1/15/2010
An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.° ®moo
Next Steps
• Below is a revised basic schedule for completing the inventory and being in a position to
develop a recommendation for a dewatering site.
Work Item Estimated date
Final Draft Inventory — Presentation to Common Council Jan. 2010
DPAC Review and Meeting Feb. 2010
Begin process to finalize Dewatering Site Recommendation Dec. 2009
Prepare recommendations for adoption by Common Council including compliance with
environmental review processes. Must evaluate the range of reasonable alternatives to the
action that are feasible, considering the objectives and capabilities of the project sponsor -
including consideration of no action)
Begin Environmental Review Process
Explore financing mechanisms for city's share of dredging operations.
Southwest Area Development (Tentative Start Date Spring 2013)
Project Manager: Lisa Nicholas
Project Team: Lisa Nicholas, JoAnn Cornish, Nels Bohn
Next Steps
• Complete Wetlands Jurisdictional Determination
• Review and Finalize Site Characterization Report
• Prepare Preliminary Project Feasibility Analysis and Report
• Presentation of Report to Council, IURA, BPW
• Land Transfer to the IURA
• Prepare Development Agreement with MBS for Master Planning Process (includes
community design process)
• Initiate Rezoning process
• Initiate Site Plan Review Process, Environmental Review and Permitting
• Complete Land Disposition
• Construction
Collegetown Urban Plan, Design Guidelines, and Zoning Revisions (implementation is
expected to be ongoing for several years.)
Project Manager: Leslie Chatterton, Megan Gilbert
Project Team: Leslie Chatterton, Megan Gilbert, Nels Bohn, JoAnn Cornish
Next Steps:
• Finalize the new zoning code and take through the adoption process.
• Begin process (RFQ, Review Responses, Schedule Interviews, Select Consultant,
Develop Scope of Services, Execute Contract) for the Parking Utilization Study.
• Prioritize implementation measures.
Site Plan Review for the Rebuilding of the City's Water Supply Plant and Related
Improvements
Next Steps:
• Assist with consultant selection, tasks, and schedule
COI User Page 2 1/15/2010
• Advise on site plan and aesthetic issues and mitigation measures
• Assist with identifying the design, permit, and approval process
• Assist with public interaction and pre- application conferences with
regulatory agencies.
COI User Page 3 1/15/2010