HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-15 P&D Board - Project Review Commmittee Meeting AgendaCITY OF ITHACA
108 E. Green St. — 3rd Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, BUILDING, ZONING, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
JOANN CORNISH, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
PHYLLISA A. DeSARNO, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Telephone: Planning & Econ. Development – 607-274-6550 | Community Development/IURA – 607-274-
6559
E-Mail: dgrunder@cityofithaca.org E-Mail: iura@cityofithaca.org
Fax: 607-274-6558 Fax: 607-274-6558
TO:City of Ithaca Project Review Committee (Planning &Development Board)
FROM:Lisa Nicholas,Senior Planner
DATE:July 16,2015
SUBJECT:Agenda for Project Review Committee Meeting:T UESDAY,JULY 21,2015
Meeting scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.in Common Council Chambers,City Hall,108 E.Green St.,Ithaca.Please
call Charles Pyott at 2746550,if you cannot attend or you require additional information.
9:30 Project:Cascadilla Creek Wall,Railing,&Street improvements
Location:Between Cayuga and Tioga Streets
Project Description:This is a City project.The project manager seeks design guidance from the Project
Review Committee.
9:45 Project:State Street Triangle Project
Location:301 E.State St./M.L.K.,Jr.Blvd.
Applicant:Michael Orsak for Campus Advantage
Anticipated Board Action(s)in July:Declaration of Lead Agency &CEQR Discussion
Project Description:The applicant proposes to redevelop the 0.759acre site with an 11story,116’tall,
288,845GSF,mixeduse building.The building will have approximately 12,341 SF of new retail space on the
ground floor,2,029 of which is anticipated to be a restaurant.Upper floors will have a mix of unit types
(from 1bedroom/1bath to 5bedroom/4bath)for a total of 240 units with approximately 620 bedrooms.
The targeted market is primarily college students.The ground level of the building includes a
loading/delivery/trash area with vehicular access provided from N.Aurora Street.35 parking spaces will be
eliminated no onsite parking is proposed.The project is in the CDB120 Zoning District.This is a Type I
Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”),§1764 B.(1)(h)[4],(k)
and (n),and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”),§617.4 (6.)(iv)and (11)),and is subject
to environmental review.
10:00 Project:Educational Building
Location:209215 Dryden Rd.
Applicant:Trowbidge Wolf Michaels for 209215 Dryden Associates,LLC
Anticipated Board Action(s)in July:Declaration of Lead Agency &CEQR Discussion
Project Description:The applicant proposes to build a sixstory/80 foot tall education and office building on
the 12,301SF project site.The building will have a footprint of 10,180 SF and a GFA of 76,210.The building
will house the Cornell Johnson School of Management Executive Education Program,which will be a tenant
of the building;so the building and site will therefore remain a taxable property.The building will include
classrooms,meeting rooms,staff and faculty offices,and a large atrium for public assembly and to provide
streetlevel active use.The project site consists of four tax parcels (#64.103,#64.104,#64.105,and
#64.106)and will require consolidation.The building is in the MU2 Zoning District and will require Design
Review.This project is a Type I Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance
(“CEQRO”),§1764 B.(1)(n),and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA),§617.4 (6.)(11),and
is subject to environmental review.
“An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.”
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10:20 Project:Four MultiFamily Dwellings “Pocket Neighborhood”
Location:215221 Spencer St.
Applicant:Noah Demarest for PPM Homes
Anticipated Board Action(s)in July:Public Hearing and Review of FEAF,Parts 2 &3
Project Description:The applicant proposes to build a new multifamily “pocket neighborhood”on a hillside
site between W.Spencer St.and W.Cayuga St.The project will include four buildings,each of which will be
3 stories tall and contain 3 units (12 units overall).A 12car parking area is proposed with access off of W.
Cayuga Street.Site circulation will be organized with a series of landscaped stairs and terraces that connect
through the site.The project also includes lighting,retaining walls,and landscaping.The project is in the R
3b Zoning District and requires a variance for parking.This is an Unlisted Action under the City of Ithaca
Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and the State Environmental Quality Review Act,and is subject to
environmental review.
10:40 Project:Retail Building
Location:Ithaca Plaza
Applicant:Marx Realty &Improvement Co.,Inc.
Anticipated Board Action(s)in July:Public Hearing,Determination of Environmental Significance,&
Recommendation to BZA
Project Description:Project Description:The applicant proposes to construct a onestory 3,400SF retail
building with 49 parking spaces and associated landscaping,walkways,and other site improvements.The
6.1acre project site contains an existing retail mall with 258 parking spaces.The project includes relocation
of the existing driveway to align with Fairgrounds Memorial Parkway.The project is in the SW2 Zoning
District,which allows a maximum building setback of 34 feet from the curbline.The project requires an Area
Variance for the proposed 40’setback.The applicant has proposed a 4’tall architectural wall along a
portion of the frontage.This is an Unlisted Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review
Ordinance and the State Environmental Quality Review Act,and is subject to environmental review.
10:50 Project:Building &Vehicle Display Expansion
Location:308318 Elmira Rd.
Applicant:Schickel Architecture for Maguire Family Enterprises
Anticipated Board Action(s)in July:Determination of Environmental Significance &Recommendation to
BZA
Project Description:The applicant proposes to construct a 1,100SF addition to the east side of the existing
building,reconfigure the vehicle display and associated parking layout,including shifting the existing
entrance 65 feet to the northeast,add 20 parking spaces,and install other site improvements including
landscaping,lighting,and signage.The applicant is proposing 5%internal landscaping 12%is required.
The applicant is requesting to build an architectural wall/fence as an alternative to the requirement in the
Southwest Area Design Guidelines that a minimum of 35%of a lot’s street frontage should be occupied by
building mass.In accordance with the guidelines,the Planning Board may allow a portion,not to exceed a
third of the required 35%building frontage,to be occupied by an integrated architectural wall.The project
occupies two tax parcels and requires parcel consolidation,as well as an Area Variance for exceeding the
maximum 30 foot front yard setback in the SW2 Zoning District.This is an Unlisted Action under the City of
Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and the State Environmental Quality Review Act,and is
subject to environmental review.
“An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.”
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11:10 Project:Two Duplexes (revised from previous submission)
Location:804 E.State St./M.L.K.,Jr.Blvd.
Applicant:Tom Schickel for Demos/Johnny,LLC
Anticipated Board Action(s)in July:Public Hearing,Determination of Environmental Significance,and
Consideration of Preliminary &Final Approval
Project Description:The applicant proposes to construct two duplexes (each with two 3bedroom
apartments),a 16space gravel parking area,and associated site improvements.Site access is from the
existing driveway on Blair Street.Site preparation will require removal of existing garage,all paving,and
fencing on the development site.The project requires consolidation of five existing tax parcels:#83.3 2 (804
E.State St.),containing a duplex;#83.3 3,currently used as a parking lot;#68.8.9,containing the existing
garage;#83.3 9 (806 E.State St.)and #83.3 8 (808 E.State St.)containing identical existing duplexes.The
project is in the CR2 Zoning District and is contiguous to the East Hill Historic District.This is a Type 1 Action
under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance,and the State Environmental Quality Review
Act,and is subject to environmental review.
11:20 Project:Tompkins Financial Headquarters
Location:118 &119 E.Seneca St.
Applicant:Trowbridge Wolf Michaels,LLP for Tompkins Trust Company
Anticipated Board Action(s)in July:Consideration of Final Approval for DriveThrough
Project Description:The applicant proposes to construct a seven (7)story,110,000SF office building as a
new corporate headquarters at 118 E.Seneca St.,and to relocate the existing drivethrough teller to the
groundfloor parking area of 119 E.Seneca Street.The new building will have a groundfloor footprint of
approximately 6,600 SF (66’x 100’)and will include retail services,building core,and other amenities related
to the building.There will be 2025 parking spaces accommodated on site to the north of the groundfloor
footprint and under the building overhang.Each floor plate above the ground floor will be 16,300 SF.The
front of the building will be set back several feet from the street line to align with the Hilton Garden Inn.119
E.Seneca Street will include a new 985SF drivethrough teller building.Existing parking and drive aisles will
be modified to create a teller window driveup lane,a vacuumactuated driveup teller station,and a
throughlane for traffic.In addition to the drive lane associated with the teller stations,a new ATM will be
added to the site.Both sites are in the CBD100 Zoning District.This is a Type I Action under the City of
Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”),§1764 B.(1)(h)[4]and (n),and the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”),§617.4 (6.)(iv),for which environmental review is complete.
ACCESSING ONLINE DOCUMENTS
SitePlan Review &Subdivision ApplicationDocuments
(&Related Materials)
SitePlan Review applicationdocumentsare accessible electronically via
the“Document Center”on the City web site
(www.cityofithaca.org/DocumentCenter),under “Planning &
Development”>“Site Plan Review Project Applications,”andin the
relevantyear/month folder.Subdivision applicationmaterialscan be
similarlylocated,but in the “Subdivision Applications”folder.
ZoningAppeals
ZoningAppeals are accessible electronically via the “Document Center”on
theCity web site (www.cityofithaca.org/DocumentCenter),under “Board
ofZoning Appeals”>“Zoning Appeal Applications,”andin the relevant
year’sfolder.
11:30 Zoning Appeals
#2969,222 Elmira Rd.,Area Variance
#2988,506 S.Cayuga St.,Parking Variance
#2989,308318 Elmira Rd.,Area Variance
#2990,105108 Madison St.,Area Variance
#2991,416418 E.State St,Parking Variance
#2992,308318 Elmira Rd.,Sign Variance
11:45 Adjournment
cc:Mayor Svante Myrick &Common Council
Dr.Luvelle Brown,Superintendent,ICSD
Jay Franklin,Tompkins County Assessment
“An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.”
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City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Housing & Retail 301 E. State St./M.L.K, Jr. Blvd.
Date Created: 6/24/15
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Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON LAND
1. Will there be an effect as a result of a physical change to project site? Yes No
Any construction on slopes of 15% or greater (15-foot rise per
100 feet of length) or where general slope in the project
exceeds 10%.
Yes No
Construction on land where depth to the water table is less
than 3 feet. Yes No
Construction of parking facility/area for 50 or more vehicles. Yes No
Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally
within 3 feet of existing ground surface. Yes No
Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or
involve more than one phase or stage. Yes No
Evacuation for mining purposes that would remove more than
1,000 tons of natural material (i.e., rock or soil) per year. Yes No
Construction of any new sanitary landfill. Yes No
Construction in designated floodway. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Pile foundation will be used.
Yes No
2. Will there be an effect on any unique land forms found on the site (i.e., cliffs, gorges,
geological formations, etc.)? Yes No
Specific land forms (if any):
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Housing & Retail 301 E. State St./M.L.K, Jr. Blvd.
Date Created: 6/24/15
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Small-to-
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Impact
Potential
Large
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Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON WATER
3. Will project affect any water body designated as protected (under article 15 or 24 of
Environmental Conservation Law, E.C.L.)? Yes No
Developable area of site contains protected water body. Yes No
Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel
of protected stream. Yes No
Extension of utility distribution facilities through protected
water body. Yes No
Construction in designated freshwater wetland. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
4. Will project affect any non-protected existing or new body of water? Yes No
A 10% increase or decrease in surface area of any body of
water or more than 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Yes No
Construction, alteration, or conversion of body of water that
exceeds 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Yes No
Fall Creek, Six Mile Creek, Cascadilla Creek, Silver Creek,
Cayuga Lake, or Cayuga Inlet? Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Housing & Retail 301 E. State St./M.L.K, Jr. Blvd.
Date Created: 6/24/15
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IMPACT ON WATER (cont.)
5. Will project affect surface or groundwater quality? Yes No
Project will require discharge permit. Yes No
Project requires use of source of water that does not have
approval to serve proposed project. Yes No
Construction or operation causing any contamination of a
public water supply system. Yes No
Project will adversely affect groundwater. Yes No
Liquid effluent will be conveyed off the site to facilities which
do not currently exist or that have inadequate capacity. Yes No
Project requiring a facility that would use water in excess of
20,000 gallons per day or 500 gallons per minute. Yes No
Project will likely cause siltation or other discharge into an
existing body of water to the extent that there will be an
obvious visual contrast to natural conditions.
Yes No
Proposed action will require storage of petroleum or chemical
products greater than 1,100 gallons. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Housing & Retail 301 E. State St./M.L.K, Jr. Blvd.
Date Created: 6/24/15
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IMPACT ON WATER (cont.)
6. Will project alter drainage flow, drainage patterns, or surface water runoff? Yes No
Project would impede floodwater flows. Yes No
Project is likely to cause substantial erosion. Yes No
Project is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Stormwater Plan will be reviewed
by the City Stormwater Management Officer. Yes No
IMPACT ON AIR
7. Will project affect air quality? Yes No
Project will induce 500 or more vehicle trips in any 8-hour
period per day. Yes No
Project will result in the incineration of more than 2.5 tons of
refuse per 24-hour day. Yes No
Project emission rate of all contaminants will exceed 5 lbs.
per hour or a heat source producing more than 10 million
BTUs per hour.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Construction Impacts. Need
more information on ventilation and other air-handling
systems Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Housing & Retail 301 E. State St./M.L.K, Jr. Blvd.
Date Created: 6/24/15
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IMPACTS ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS
8. Will project affect any threatened or endangered species? Yes No
Reduction of any species, listed on New York or Federal list,
using the site, found over, on, or near site. Yes No
Removal of any portion of a critical or significant wildlife
habitat. Yes No
Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year
other than for agricultural purposes. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
9. Will proposed action substantially affect non-threatened or non-endangered species?
Yes No
Proposed action would substantially interfere with any
resident or migratory fish, or wildlife species. Yes No
Proposed action requires removal or more than ½ acre of
mature woods or other locally important vegetation. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Housing & Retail 301 E. State St./M.L.K, Jr. Blvd.
Date Created: 6/24/15
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IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES
10. Will proposed action affect views, vistas, or visual character of the neighborhood or
community? Yes No
Proposed land uses or proposed action components
obviously different from, or in sharp contrast to, current
surrounding land use patterns, whether man-made or natural.
Yes No
Proposed land uses or proposed action components visible to
users of aesthetic resources which will eliminate or
significantly reduce their enjoyment of aesthetic qualities of
that resource.
Yes No
Proposed action will result in elimination or major screening
of scenic views known to be important to the area. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Highly visible downtown location
the building will have four prominent façades.
Yes No
IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
11. Will proposed action impact any site or structure of historic, prehistoric, or paleontological
importance? Yes No
Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within, or
contiguous to, any facility or site listed on or eligible for the
National or State Register of Historic Places.
Yes No
Any impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located
within the project site. Yes No
Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within, or
contiguous to, any site designated as a local landmark or in a
landmark district.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Project is located in close
proximity to the Downtown Ithaca National Register
Historic District. Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Housing & Retail 301 E. State St./M.L.K, Jr. Blvd.
Date Created: 6/24/15
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IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
12. Will the proposed action affect the quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces, or
recreational opportunities? Yes No
The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational
opportunity. Yes No
A major reduction of an open space important to the
community. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
IMPACT ON UNIQUE NATURAL AREAS OR CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS
13. Will proposed action impact the exceptional or unique characteristics of a site designated
as a unique natural area (UNA) or a critical environmental area (CEA) by a local or state
agency? Yes No
Proposed action to locate within a UNA or CEA? Yes No
Proposed action will result in reduction in the quality of the
resource. Yes No
Proposed action will impact use, function, or enjoyment of the
resource. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Housing & Retail 301 E. State St./M.L.K, Jr. Blvd.
Date Created: 6/24/15
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IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION
14. Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems? Yes No
Alteration of present patterns of movement of people and/or
goods. Yes No
Proposed action will result in major traffic problems. Yes No
Other impacts: The project proposes to add 640
residents to the downtown area. No parking is proposed.
Cumulative impacts of multiple concurrent construction
projects. See Part 3.
Yes No
IMPACT ON ENERGY
15. Will proposed action affect community's sources of fuel or energy supply? Yes No
Proposed action causing greater than 5% increase in any
form of energy used in municipality. Yes No
Proposed action requiring creation or extension of an energy
transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single-
or two-family residences.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Housing & Retail 301 E. State St./M.L.K, Jr. Blvd.
Date Created: 6/24/15
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IMPACT ON NOISE AND ODORS
16. Will there be objectionable odors, noise, glare, vibration, or electrical disturbance during
construction of, or after completion of, this proposed action? Yes No
Blasting within 1,500 feet of a hospital, school, or other
sensitive facility? Yes No
Odors will occur routinely (more than one hour per day). Yes No
Proposed action will produce operating noise exceeding local
ambient noise levels for noise outside of structure. Yes No
Proposed action will remove natural barriers that would act as
noise screen. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Pile driving and other
construction noise. See Part 3.
Yes No
IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH
17. Will proposed action affect public health and safety? Yes No
Proposed action will cause risk of explosion or release of
hazardous substances (i.e., oil, pesticides, chemicals,
radiation, etc.) in the event of accident or upset conditions, or
there will be chronic low-level discharge or emission.
Yes No
Proposed action may result in burial of “hazardous wastes” in
any form (i.e., toxic, poisonous, highly reactive, radioactive,
irritating, infectious, etc.)
Yes No
Proposed action may result in excavation or other
disturbance within 2,000 feet of a site used for the disposal of
solid or hazardous wastes.
Yes No
Proposed action will result in handling or disposal or
hazardous wastes (i.e., toxic, poisonous, highly reactive,
radioactive, irritating, infectious, etc., including wastes that
are solid, semi-solid, liquid, or contain gases).
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Housing & Retail 301 E. State St./M.L.K, Jr. Blvd.
Date Created: 6/24/15
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IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH (cont.)
Storage facilities for 50,000 or more gallons of any liquid fuel. Yes No
Use of any chemical for de-icing, soil stabilization, or control
of vegetation, insects, or animal life on the premises of any
residential, commercial, or industrial property in excess of
30,000 square feet.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Phase 1 has been submitted
see Part 3.
Yes No
IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD
18. Will proposed action affect the character of the existing community? Yes No
The population of the city in which the proposed action
is located is likely to grow by more than 5% of resident
human population. +/- 640 new residents in downtown.
Yes No
The municipal budgets for capital expenditures or operating
services will increase by more than 5% per year as a result of
this proposed action.
Yes No
Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans or
goals. Yes No
Proposed action will cause a change in the density of
land use. Yes No
Proposed action will replace or eliminate existing facilities,
structures, or areas of historic importance to the community. Yes No
Development will create demand for additional
community services (e.g., schools, police, and fire, etc.) Yes No
Proposed action will set an important precedent for future
actions. Yes No
Proposed action will relocate 15 or more employees in
one or more businesses. Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Housing & Retail 301 E. State St./M.L.K, Jr. Blvd.
Date Created: 6/24/15
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Impact
Potential
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IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD (cont.)
Other impacts (if any): Need more information about
utility capacity and any needed upgrades
Yes No
19. Is there public controversy concerning the proposed action? Yes No Unknown
— If any action in Part 2 is identified as a potential large impact,
or if you cannot determine the magnitude of impact, proceed to Part 3 —
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City of Ithaca
FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Part III
Project Name:301 E.State St./M.L.K.,Jr.Blvd.State Street Triangle Project
Date Created:7/14/15
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant proposes to redevelop the 0.759acre site with an 11story 116’tall,288,845 GSF
mixeduse building.The building will have approximately 12,341 SF of new retail space on the
ground floor,2,029 of which is anticipated to be a restaurant.Upper floors will have a mix of unit
types (from 1bedroom/1 bath to 5bedroom/4 bath)for a total of 240 units with approximately
620 bedrooms.The targeted market is primarily college students.The ground level of the
building includes a loading/delivery/trash area with vehicular access provided from N.Aurora
Street.35 parking spaces will be eliminated no onsite parking is proposed.The project is in
the CDB 120 Zoning District.This is a Type I Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality
Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”),§1764 B.(1)(h)[4],(k)and (n),and the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”),§617.4 (6.)(iv),and (11)and requires environmental review.
IMPACT ON LAND
The project site is located in the downtown core,in a densely developed mixed use environment.
Construction is expected to last for approximately eight months.
The applicant has submitted a Geotechnical Engineering Report,dated June 2015,and prepared
by Empire Geo Services,Inc.The report makes the following 5 recommendations pertaining to
foundation work:
1) Considering the extensive depth and variability of the existing fill,and the substantial
loads associated with the proposed structure,Empire recommends the building be
supported on a deep foundation system consisting of either driven steel piles or drilled
shafts seated on or within the shale bedrock at depth.As noted previously,we understand
that drilled shafts have been identified as the preferred foundation option.
2) Assuming that fill materials throughout the site are similar to that found in the test
borings,consideration may be given to leaving the fill in place beneath new building floor
slabs.However,the owner must accept some risk of floor slab settlement under this
scenario.As a minimum,the subgrades should be proofrolled to identify any localized
soft areas which should be investigated and stabilized as necessary,and at least 24 inches
of structural fill should be provided beneath the slab (we expect that this would for the
most part be accomplished through excavation backfill of pile caps,grade beams and
deeper foundation elements).
3) It is anticipated that soils which are excavated for foundation construction will consist
largely of existing fill soils.As the existing fill is variable in composition and to some
extent comprised of unsuitable materials,we recommend that the fill be wasted and that
an imported granular fill be used for all fill and backfill work around new building
foundations.
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4) At the time of investigation,groundwater levels were found below the depths likely to
impact on design and construction of pile caps,grade beams,etc.Should zones of
temporarily trapped or perched water be encountered in shallow excavations,it is
expected that standard sump and pump methods will be adequate for dewatering
purposes.However,it should be understood that groundwater will be an important
consideration in drilled shaft construction,rendering installation procedures more
difficult;appropriate measures will need to be implemented to dewater the excavations
and/or maintain borehole stability.
5) Lastly,while environmental considerations were outside the scope ofthis investigation,
we point out that possible petroleum odors were noted in the 2022 foot depth interval at
boreholes B 1 and B2.These informal observations are referenced on the subsurface
logs;no attempt has been made to quantify the severity or extent of contamination,if
any.Further investigation in this regard may be prudent,to the extent it may impact on
handling and disposal of excavated soils/pumped groundwater during construction.
The report also anticipates the need for temporary excavation bracing to protect contiguous
infrastructure and utilities.
Information needed:
Confirmation that drilled piles (as opposed to driven piles)will be used
Details about temporary bracing
IMPACT ON WATER
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON DRAINAGE
The project is within 100 Feet of Six Mile Creek.More information is needed to understand
stormwater management to insure it does not affect the creek.
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON AIR
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON PLANTS &ANIMALS
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES
The project site is extremely prominentall four facades of the building will be visible.In
addition –the building as proposed will be the tallest in the downtown.The Lead Agency has
expressed concerns about the size,height and massing of the building as follows:
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Concern with the building height,especially as is no setback to allow light to reach the
street –need shadow study.
Too massive for the site needs to be broken down into smaller pieces.
Concern that the massing would create a visual canyonlike effect
Need visual renderings from a human perspective,from lower elevations
Need better understanding of street level experience on Green Street
IMPACT ON HISTORIC RESOURCES
The project site is on E.State Street in the block preceding the eastern end of the Commons,the
City’s retail,tourism,and entertainment center.The project site is in close proximity to the
Downtown Ithaca National Historic District.Its boundary comprises the building on the northeast
corner of Aurora and E.State Street,directly north of the project site,and the buildings along the
north side of The Commons,northwest of the Project Site.The Ithaca Downtown Historic District
includes commercial and mixeduse buildings,which are predominantly made of brick.
The proposed building occupies a large prominent parcel,and,as proposed is designed to the
maximum height allowed.Because of its scale and proximity to the historic district,its design,
including massing,height,architectural expression and building materials have the potential to
significantly impact the character,feeling and experience of the district.The applicant must
demonstrate how the project responds sympathetically to the district.
The applicant has proposed the following features which make the sympathetic to the historic
district:
No impact anticipated.
IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AREA
No impact anticipated.
IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION
The City Transportation Engineer has reviewed the Transportation Assessment prepared by SRF
and dated June 11,2015.He has submitted the following comments:
Existing Conditions:2nd paragraph:Rt 79 through the downtown (actually from Rt 13 to I81)
has been upgraded from an urban minor arterial to a principal arterial.
Proposed Development:Trip Generation:The report basis the residential trip generation on
the Collegetown Terrace Apartment Project.The Collegetown Terrace Apartment Project,as a
condition of site plan approval,provides shuttle service to Cornell University on fairly frequent
headways (I think every half an hour,though I’m not sure).Will the State Street Triangle
project be committing to running shuttle service to campus?Additionally,if a local trip
generation study is going to be used as the basis for this project,the study should be
coordinated with the Engineering Office,and the report should be submitted as part of the
analysis.
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Moreover,if a local trip generation study is going to be used from an existing development,
and if the study is actually only measuring vehicular trips,then it does not make sense to
further discount the trip generation with transit,ped/bike,or carpool credits.These
reductions would already be accounted for in the study itself.Also,for a transit reduction,it
doesn’t make sense to me to use a 50%reduction,if within the City approximately 10%of
people use transit for commuting purposes.While it may be true that 71%of TCAT fares are
Cornell related,there is also a greater density of ridership on campus than across the City.It
might be more appropriate to look at what percentage of boardings at the Green,Seneca and
Aurora (temporarily relocated to East State/MLK)bus stops are related to Cornell University
or Ithaca College.The non residential components of the project have not been accounted for
in the trip generation analysis.
I’m having a hard time believing that 230 apartments (600 bedrooms),a restaurant,and over
10,000 sf of retail space will only generate 11 entering trips in the PM peak hour,or any of the
other proposed traffic volumes.Once we have agreement on the trip generation for this
project,we can move on to the other steps in a transportation impact study,but it doesn’t
make sense to move on to other topics until we have better agreement on this one.
The applicant must address these comments.
The project is in close proximity to public transportation and is walkable from many points within
the city.However,due to the significant increase in residential density (more than 5%in the
downtown area)as well as the additional commercial retail traffic,the existing transportation
facilities,including pedestrian facilities,public parking,bike facilities,and public transportation,
likely lack sufficient capacity.More information is needed as outlined in Impacts to
Neighborhood and Community Character to determine potentially significant impacts.
The Lead Agency has required,and the applicant has agreed,to develop and implement a
Transportation Demand Management Plan.At a minimum,the plan should provide an inventory
of existing of projected transportation patterns and modes,anticipated needs and how they will
be accommodated.
IMPACT ON ENERGY
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON NOISE AND ODORS
The project site is in the downtown core.Adjacent residents and businesses will be affected by
the cumulative impacts of numerous simultaneous construction projects.
Construction impacts:more information is needed about foundation construction –duration and
type.
Limit of noise producing construction activities.
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IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH
The applicant has submitted a Geotechnical Engineering Report dated June 2015 and prepared by
Empire Geo Services Inc.The report noted the following:
Lastly,while environmental considerations were outside the scope of this
investigation,we point out that possible petroleum odors were noted in the 2022
foot depth interval at boreholes B1 and B2.These informal observations are
referenced on the subsurface logs;no attempt has been made to quantify the severity
or extent of contamination,if any.Further investigation in this regard may be
prudent,to the extent it may impact on handling and disposal of excavated
soils/pumped groundwater during construction.
The applicant has submitted a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)dated May
2015 and a cover letter dated May 7,2015 both prepared by Barton and Loguidice (B&L).
The report identified an historic filling station with associated underground storage
tanks,as well as the known petroleum contamination in the subsurface soil
(approximately 1819 feet below grade),as Recognized Environmental Concerns (RECs).
The cover letter explains the following:
B&L reported the contamination to the NYSDEC (Spill No.1202183),and the spill was
closed following review of the laboratory results,as there were no direct pathways
for exposure to the contamination at the time.NYSDEC noted that future site
development may require the handling and disposal of impacted soils,as well as
removal and disposal of any remaining UST components.
B&L spoke with Mr.Kevin Kemp,NYSDEC Region 7 Spill Engineer,during preparation
of the Phase I ESA.Mr.Kemp confirmed that NYSDEC has only limited concern
regarding the contamination on the target property parcel because of the depth of
contamination,as well as because the spill file has already been closed.Mr.Kemp
stated that NYSDEC would require proper handling and disposal of any contaminated
soils that are encountered or excavated as part of the proposed construction work;
however,NYSDEC would not require the owner to excavate all contaminated soils on
the property,but rather only the contaminated soil that must be excavated during the
course of normal construction.This process would require engineering oversight
during excavation of soils below 15 feet,as the soils would need to be screened for
contamination.Soils identified as contaminated would need to be staged on
polyethylene sheeting,sampled,and disposed of at a landfill.All soils identified as
clean could be reused as fill onsite or hauled off site.
NYSDEC would expect that engineering controls be used during construction of the
proposed building to limit the potential for soil vapor intrusion into occupied spaces if
petroleum contaminated soils remain in place below the building footprint.Examples
of engineering controls available for a relatively low cost include ventilation,use of
vapor barrier,or a subslab depressurization system,depending on the design of the
building and parking garage.
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The Lead Agency recognizes that any specification for soil handling and disposal as well as
anything else related to the existing contaminated soil,is under the jurisdiction of NYSDEC and
possibly NYS Department of Health.The applicant is required to work with those agencies to
address any issues therefore,the project will not create any adverse impacts to public health
related to the contamination or its remediation.
IMPACT ON GROWTH &CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD
The population of the city in which the proposed action is located is likely to grow by more than
5%of resident human population.(+/620 new residents in downtown5%of 620 =12,400).
Potential issues:
Adequacy of pedestrian facilities contiguous to site
Adequacy of public transportation to accommodate the volume and needs of residents
Adequacy of proximate services to serve residents
Utility capacity analysis
Information needed:
TCAT student travel patterns (hours and volume)
TCAT service and capacity at downtown bus stops
Building program and services provided to residents (are meals and transportation
services included/supervision?/curfews?)
Inventory of proximate services
Information on location and size of exiting and required utilities and plans for extension
or upgrades if needed.
No impact anticipated.
Prepared by:Lisa Nicholas
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IMPACT ON LAND
1. Will there be an effect as a result of a physical change to project site? Yes No
Any construction on slopes of 15% or greater (15-foot rise per
100 feet of length) or where general slope in the project
exceeds 10%.
Yes No
Construction on land where depth to the water table is less
than 3 feet. Yes No
Construction of parking facility/area for 50 or more vehicles. Yes No
Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally
within 3 feet of existing ground surface. Yes No
Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or
involve more than one phase or stage. Yes No
Evacuation for mining purposes that would remove more than
1,000 tons of natural material (i.e., rock or soil) per year. Yes No
Construction of any new sanitary landfill. Yes No
Construction in designated floodway. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Pile foundation will be used. Need
more information about it. Need geotechnical study.
Yes No
2. Will there be an effect on any unique land forms found on the site (i.e., cliffs, gorges,
geological formations, etc.)? Yes No
Specific land forms (if any):
Yes No
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IMPACT ON WATER
3. Will project affect any water body designated as protected (under article 15 or 24 of
Environmental Conservation Law, E.C.L.)? Yes No
Developable area of site contains protected water body. Yes No
Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel
of protected stream. Yes No
Extension of utility distribution facilities through protected
water body. Yes No
Construction in designated freshwater wetland. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
4. Will project affect any non-protected existing or new body of water? Yes No
A 10% increase or decrease in surface area of any body of
water or more than 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Yes No
Construction, alteration, or conversion of body of water that
exceeds 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Yes No
Fall Creek, Six Mile Creek, Cascadilla Creek, Silver Creek,
Cayuga Lake, or Cayuga Inlet? Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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5. Will project affect surface or groundwater quality? Yes No
Project will require discharge permit. Yes No
Project requires use of source of water that does not have
approval to serve proposed project. Yes No
Construction or operation causing any contamination of a
public water supply system. Yes No
Project will adversely affect groundwater. Yes No
Liquid effluent will be conveyed off the site to facilities which
do not currently exist or that have inadequate capacity. Yes No
Project requiring a facility that would use water in excess of
20,000 gallons per day or 500 gallons per minute. Yes No
Project will likely cause siltation or other discharge into an
existing body of water to the extent that there will be an
obvious visual contrast to natural conditions.
Yes No
Proposed action will require storage of petroleum or chemical
products greater than 1,100 gallons. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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6. Will project alter drainage flow, drainage patterns, or surface water runoff? Yes No
Project would impede floodwater flows. Yes No
Project is likely to cause substantial erosion. Yes No
Project is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Project will be reviewed by City
Stormwater Management Officer.
Yes No
IMPACT ON AIR
7. Will project affect air quality? Yes No
Project will induce 500 or more vehicle trips in any 8-hour
period per day. Yes No
Project will result in the incineration of more than 2.5 tons of
refuse per 24-hour day. Yes No
Project emission rate of all contaminants will exceed 5 lbs.
per hour or a heat source producing more than 10 million
BTUs per hour.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Construction Impacts. Need
more information on ventilation and other air-handling
systems Yes No
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IMPACTS ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS
8. Will project affect any threatened or endangered species? Yes No
Reduction of any species, listed on New York or Federal list,
using the site, found over, on, or near site. Yes No
Removal of any portion of a critical or significant wildlife
habitat. Yes No
Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year
other than for agricultural purposes. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
9. Will proposed action substantially affect non-threatened or non-endangered species?
Yes No
Proposed action would substantially interfere with any
resident or migratory fish, or wildlife species. Yes No
Proposed action requires removal or more than ½ acre of
mature woods or other locally important vegetation. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES
10. Will proposed action affect views, vistas, or visual character of the neighborhood or
community? Yes No
Proposed land uses or proposed action components
obviously different from, or in sharp contrast to, current
surrounding land use patterns, whether man-made or
natural.
Yes No
Proposed land uses or proposed action components visible to
users of aesthetic resources which will eliminate or
significantly reduce their enjoyment of aesthetic qualities of
that resource.
Yes No
Proposed action will result in elimination or major screening
of scenic views known to be important to the area. Yes No
Other impacts (if any
Yes No
IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
11. Will proposed action impact any site or structure of historic, prehistoric, or paleontological
importance? Yes No
Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within, or
contiguous to, any facility or site listed on or eligible for the
National or State Register of Historic Places.
Yes No
Any impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located
within the project site. Yes No
Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within, or
contiguous to, any site designated as a local landmark or in a
landmark district.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
12. Will the proposed action affect the quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces, or
recreational opportunities? Yes No
The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational
opportunity. Yes No
A major reduction of an open space important to the
community. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
IMPACT ON UNIQUE NATURAL AREAS OR CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS
13. Will proposed action impact the exceptional or unique characteristics of a site designated
as a unique natural area (UNA) or a critical environmental area (CEA) by a local or state
agency? Yes No
Proposed action to locate within a UNA or CEA? Yes No
Proposed action will result in reduction in the quality of the
resource. Yes No
Proposed action will impact use, function, or enjoyment of the
resource. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION
14. Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems? Yes No
Alteration of present patterns of movement of people
and/or goods. Pedestrian & Bike Facilities Yes No
Proposed action will result in major traffic problems. Yes No
Other impacts: Cumulative impacts of multiple
concurrent construction projects and increase in density.
Will require a Transportation Demand Management Plan
See Part 3.
Yes No
IMPACT ON ENERGY
15. Will proposed action affect community's sources of fuel or energy supply? Yes No
Proposed action causing greater than 5% increase in any
form of energy used in municipality. Yes No
Proposed action requiring creation or extension of an energy
transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single-
or two-family residences.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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IMPACT ON NOISE AND ODORS
16. Will there be objectionable odors, noise, glare, vibration, or electrical disturbance during
construction of, or after completion of, this proposed action? Yes No
Blasting within 1,500 feet of a hospital, school, or other
sensitive facility? Yes No
Odors will occur routinely (more than one hour per day). Yes No
Proposed action will produce operating noise exceeding local
ambient noise levels for noise outside of structure. Yes No
Proposed action will remove natural barriers that would act as
noise screen. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Pile driving and other
construction noise. See Part 3.
Yes No
IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH
17. Will proposed action affect public health and safety? Yes No
Proposed action will cause risk of explosion or release of
hazardous substances (i.e., oil, pesticides, chemicals,
radiation, etc.) in the event of accident or upset conditions, or
there will be chronic low-level discharge or emission.
Yes No
Proposed action may result in burial of “hazardous wastes” in
any form (i.e., toxic, poisonous, highly reactive, radioactive,
irritating, infectious, etc.)
Yes No
Proposed action may result in excavation or other
disturbance within 2,000 feet of a site used for the disposal of
solid or hazardous wastes.
Yes No
Proposed action will result in handling or disposal or
hazardous wastes (i.e., toxic, poisonous, highly reactive,
radioactive, irritating, infectious, etc., including wastes that
are solid, semi-solid, liquid, or contain gases).
Yes No
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Storage facilities for 50,000 or more gallons of any liquid fuel. Yes No
Use of any chemical for de-icing, soil stabilization, or control
of vegetation, insects, or animal life on the premises of any
residential, commercial, or industrial property in excess of
30,000 square feet.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Need Phase 1.
Yes No
IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD
18. Will proposed action affect the character of the existing community? Yes No
The population of the city in which the proposed action is
located is likely to grow by more than 5% of resident human
population.
Yes No
The municipal budgets for capital expenditures or operating
services will increase by more than 5% per year as a result of
this proposed action.
Yes No
Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans or
goals. Yes No
Proposed action will cause a change in the density of
land use. Yes No
Proposed action will replace or eliminate existing facilities,
structures, or areas of historic importance to the community. Yes No
Development will create demand for additional
community services (e.g., schools, police, and fire, etc.) Yes No
Proposed action will set an important precedent for future
actions. Yes No
Proposed action will relocate 15 or more employees in one or
more businesses. Yes No
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Other impacts (if any): Need more information about
utility capacity and any needed upgrades.
Yes No
19. Is there public controversy concerning the proposed action? Yes No Unknown
— If any action in Part 2 is identified as a potential large impact,
or if you cannot determine the magnitude of impact, proceed to Part 3 —
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City of Ithaca
FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Part III
Project Name:Educational Building –209215 Dryden Road
Date Created:7/15/15
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant proposes to build a sixstory/80foot tall education and office building on the 12,301
SF project site.The building will have a footprint of 10,180 SF and a GFA of 76,210.The building will
house the Cornell Johnson School of Management Executive Education Program,which will be a
tenant of the building;so the building and site will therefore remain a taxable property.The
building will include classrooms,meeting rooms,staff and faculty offices,and a large atrium for
public assembly and to provide streetlevel active use.The project site consists of four tax parcels
(#64.103,#64.104,#64.105,and #64.106)and will require consolidation.The building is in the
MU2 Zoning District and will require Design Review.This project is a Type I Action under the City of
Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”),§1764 B.(1)(n),and the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA),§617.4 (6.)(11),and is subject to environmental review.
The following items are needed to determine any potential impacts:
Phase 1 ESA or equivalent
Geotechnical report or equivalent including information about
Demolition Planwith limits of disturbance
Utility plan/capacity analysis
Documentation that interior lighting will not spill into adjacent residences
Building materials and samples
Utility capacity analysis and any need upgrades
IMPACT ON LAND
TBD
IMPACT ON WATER
IMPACT ON DRAINAGE
TBD
IMPACT ON AIR
TBD
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IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES
TBD
IMPACT ON HISTORIC RESOURCES
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AREA
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION
The applicant does not anticipate that the project will significantly impact transportation patterns.
The application states:
Cornell faculty and staff in the existing Executive Education Program currently park at A
Lot and in campus parking garages and then take the bus to their office.Attendees of the
Executive Education Program travel to Cornell from out of town and stay at the Statler
Hotel.Most do not have a car while in Ithaca.Attendees take the bus or walk to class at
Sage Hall.Relocating the program to the Collegetown location is not expected to have any
impact on transportation and travel patterns.Faculty,staff and attendees will continue to
take the bus or walk to the facility.
While it is reasonable to assume that single occupancy vehicle traffic will not increase,the number
of pedestrians would increase significantlyin an area where pedestrian facilities are already
strained.The Application states that the project will have capacity for 600 persons –with 70 %(420)
initial occupancy expected.
The application states the following:
Executive Education programs are conducted year round and have the highest levels of
utilization when Cornell is not in session,such as in January and during the summer months.
Evening programs could include activities such as guest speakers and company recruitment
events.Other Cornell departments are expected to utilize the space as well.On occasion,there
could be events open to the public.
We need more information about programming and volume/scale.How many people will be
moving in and out of the building on a daily basis?When?Are the classes all day?How many to a
class and how many classes run concurrently?What is the capacity for events?
IMPACT ON ENERGY
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON NOISE AND ODORS
Construction impacts
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IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH
TBD
IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUMITY OR NIEGHBOORHOOD
TBD
Prepared by:Lisa Nicholas,Senior Planner
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Project Name: Four Multi-Family Dwellings 215-221 Spencer St.
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1. Will there be an effect as a result of a physical change to project site? Yes No
Any construction on slopes of 15% or greater (15-foot rise per
100 feet of length) or where general slope in the project
exceeds 10%.
Yes No
Construction on land where depth to the water table is less
than 3 feet. Yes No
Construction of parking facility/area for 50 or more vehicles. Yes No
Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally
within 3 feet of existing ground surface. Yes No
Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or
involve more than one phase or stage. Yes No
Evacuation for mining purposes that would remove more than
1,000 tons of natural material (i.e., rock or soil) per year. Yes No
Construction of any new sanitary landfill. Yes No
Construction in designated floodway. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Need more information about
foundation work. Need geotechnical study. Site is
steeply sloped with a high risk of erosion during
construction.
Yes No
2. Will there be an effect on any unique land forms found on the site (i.e., cliffs, gorges,
geological formations, etc.)? Yes No
Specific land forms (if any): Are there rock outcroppings
or exposed bedrock on the site?
Yes No
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3. Will project affect any water body designated as protected (under article 15 or 24 of
Environmental Conservation Law, E.C.L.)? Yes No
Developable area of site contains protected water body. Yes No
Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel
of protected stream. Yes No
Extension of utility distribution facilities through protected
water body. Yes No
Construction in designated freshwater wetland. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
4. Will project affect any non-protected existing or new body of water? Yes No
A 10% increase or decrease in surface area of any body of
water or more than 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Yes No
Construction, alteration, or conversion of body of water that
exceeds 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Yes No
Fall Creek, Six Mile Creek, Cascadilla Creek, Silver Creek,
Cayuga Lake, or Cayuga Inlet? Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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5. Will project affect surface or groundwater quality? Yes No
Project will require discharge permit. Yes No
Project requires use of source of water that does not have
approval to serve proposed project. Yes No
Construction or operation causing any contamination of a
public water supply system. Yes No
Project will adversely affect groundwater. Yes No
Liquid effluent will be conveyed off the site to facilities which
do not currently exist or that have inadequate capacity. Yes No
Project requiring a facility that would use water in excess of
20,000 gallons per day or 500 gallons per minute. Yes No
Project will likely cause siltation or other discharge into an
existing body of water to the extent that there will be an
obvious visual contrast to natural conditions.
Yes No
Proposed action will require storage of petroleum or chemical
products greater than 1,100 gallons. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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Can Impact Be
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IMPACT ON WATER (cont.)
6. Will project alter drainage flow, drainage patterns, or surface water runoff? Yes No
Project would impede floodwater flows. Yes No
Project is likely to cause substantial erosion (steeply
sloped site). Yes No
Project is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Project will be reviewed by City
Stormwater Management Officer.
Yes No
IMPACT ON AIR
7. Will project affect air quality? Yes No
Project will induce 500 or more vehicle trips in any 8-hour
period per day. Yes No
Project will result in the incineration of more than 2.5 tons of
refuse per 24-hour day. Yes No
Project emission rate of all contaminants will exceed 5 lbs.
per hour or a heat source producing more than 10 million
BTUs per hour.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Construction Impacts
Yes No
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Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACTS ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS
8. Will project affect any threatened or endangered species? Yes No
Reduction of any species, listed on New York or Federal list,
using the site, found over, on, or near site. Yes No
Removal of any portion of a critical or significant wildlife
habitat. Yes No
Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year
other than for agricultural purposes. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
9. Will proposed action substantially affect non-threatened or non-endangered species?
Yes No
Proposed action would substantially interfere with any
resident or migratory fish, or wildlife species. Yes No
Proposed action requires removal or more than ½ acre of
mature woods or other locally important vegetation. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Need more information about
vegetation removal.
Yes No
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Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES
10. Will proposed action affect views, vistas, or visual character of the neighborhood or
community? Yes No
Proposed land uses or proposed action components
obviously different from, or in sharp contrast to, current
surrounding land use patterns, whether man-made or natural.
Yes No
Proposed land uses or proposed action components visible to
users of aesthetic resources which will eliminate or
significantly reduce their enjoyment of aesthetic qualities of
that resource.
Yes No
Proposed action will result in elimination or major screening
of scenic views known to be important to the area. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Need more visual information
showing the project in relationship to the surrounding
residential context. Yes No
IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
11. Will proposed action impact any site or structure of historic, prehistoric, or paleontological
importance? Yes No
Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within, or
contiguous to, any facility or site listed on or eligible for the
National or State Register of Historic Places.
Yes No
Any impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located
within the project site. Yes No
Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within, or
contiguous to, any site designated as a local landmark or in a
landmark district.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
12. Will the proposed action affect the quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces, or
recreational opportunities? Yes No
The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational
opportunity. Yes No
A major reduction of an open space important to the
community. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
IMPACT ON UNIQUE NATURAL AREAS OR CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS
13. Will proposed action impact the exceptional or unique characteristics of a site designated
as a unique natural area (UNA) or a critical environmental area (CEA) by a local or state
agency? Yes No
Proposed action to locate within a UNA or CEA? Yes No
Proposed action will result in reduction in the quality of the
resource. Yes No
Proposed action will impact use, function, or enjoyment of the
resource. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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Date Created: 7/14/15
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Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION
14. Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems? Yes No
Alteration of present patterns of movement of people and/or
goods. Yes No
Proposed action will result in major traffic problems. Yes No
Other impacts
Yes No
IMPACT ON ENERGY
15. Will proposed action affect community's sources of fuel or energy supply? Yes No
Proposed action causing greater than 5% increase in any
form of energy used in municipality. Yes No
Proposed action requiring creation or extension of an energy
transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single-
or two-family residences.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON NOISE AND ODORS
16. Will there be objectionable odors, noise, glare, vibration, or electrical disturbance during
construction of, or after completion of, this proposed action? Yes No
Blasting within 1,500 feet of a hospital, school, or other
sensitive facility? Yes No
Odors will occur routinely (more than one hour per day). Yes No
Proposed action will produce operating noise exceeding local
ambient noise levels for noise outside of structure. Yes No
Proposed action will remove natural barriers that would act as
noise screen. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): construction Impacts. See Part 3.
Yes No
IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH
17. Will proposed action affect public health and safety? Yes No
Proposed action will cause risk of explosion or release of
hazardous substances (i.e., oil, pesticides, chemicals,
radiation, etc.) in the event of accident or upset conditions, or
there will be chronic low-level discharge or emission.
Yes No
Proposed action may result in burial of “hazardous wastes” in
any form (i.e., toxic, poisonous, highly reactive, radioactive,
irritating, infectious, etc.)
Yes No
Proposed action may result in excavation or other
disturbance within 2,000 feet of a site used for the disposal of
solid or hazardous wastes.
Yes No
Proposed action will result in handling or disposal or
hazardous wastes (i.e., toxic, poisonous, highly reactive,
radioactive, irritating, infectious, etc., including wastes that
are solid, semi-solid, liquid, or contain gases).
Yes No
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Part 2 Project Impacts
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Date Created: 7/14/15
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Can Impact Be
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Project Change?
IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH (cont.)
Storage facilities for 50,000 or more gallons of any liquid fuel. Yes No
Use of any chemical for de-icing, soil stabilization, or control
of vegetation, insects, or animal life on the premises of any
residential, commercial, or industrial property in excess of
30,000 square feet.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Need Phase 1.
Yes No
IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD
18. Will proposed action affect the character of the existing community? Yes No
The population of the city in which the proposed action is
located is likely to grow by more than 5% of resident human
population.
Yes No
The municipal budgets for capital expenditures or operating
services will increase by more than 5% per year as a result of
this proposed action.
Yes No
Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans
or goals. Requires Area Variance. Yes No
Proposed action will cause a change in the density of land
use. Yes No
Proposed action will replace or eliminate existing facilities,
structures, or areas of historic importance to the community. Yes No
Development will create demand for additional community
services (e.g., schools, police, and fire, etc.) Yes No
Proposed action will set an important precedent for future
actions. Yes No
Proposed action will relocate 15 or more employees in one or
more businesses. Yes No
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Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD (cont.)
Other impacts (if any): Need more visual information
showing the project in relationship to the surrounding
residential context. Yes No
19. Is there public controversy concerning the proposed action? Yes No Unknown
— If any action in Part 2 is identified as a potential large impact,
or if you cannot determine the magnitude of impact, proceed to Part 3 —
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 -Project Impacts
Project Name: 222 Elmira Road – Retail Expansion
Date Created: 7-15-15
Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON LAND
1. Will there be an effect as a result of a physical change to project site? Yes No
Any construction on slopes of 15% or greater (15-foot rise per
100 feet of length) or where general slope in the project
exceeds 10%.
Yes No
Construction on land where depth to the water table is
less than 3 feet. Yes No
Construction of parking facility/area for 50 or more vehicles. Yes No
Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally
within 3 feet of existing ground surface. Yes No
Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or involve
more than one phase or stage. Yes No
Evacuation for mining purposes that would remove more than
1,000 tons of natural material (i.e., rock or soil) per year. Yes No
Construction of any new sanitary landfill. Yes No
Construction in designated floodway. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): A portion of the project is in the
100 year floodplain
Yes No
2. Will there be an effect on any unique land forms found on the site (i.e., cliffs, gorges,
geological formations, etc.)? Yes No
Specific land forms (if any):
Yes No
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Project Name: 222 Elmira Road – Retail Expansion
Date Created: 7-15-15
Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON WATER
3. Will project affect any water body designated as protected (under article 15 or 24 of
Environmental Conservation Law, E.C.L.)? Yes No
Developable area of site contains protected water body. Yes No
Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel
of protected stream. Yes No
Extension of utility distribution facilities through protected
water body. Yes No
Construction in designated freshwater wetland. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
4. Will project affect any non-protected existing or new body of water? Yes No
A 10% increase or decrease in surface area of any body of
water or more than 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Yes No
Construction, alteration, or conversion of body of water that
exceeds 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Yes No
Fall Creek, Six Mile Creek, Cascadilla Creek, Silver Creek,
Cayuga Lake, or Cayuga Inlet? Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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Project Name: 222 Elmira Road – Retail Expansion
Date Created: 7-15-15
Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON WATER (cont.)
5. Will project affect surface or groundwater quality? Yes No
Project will require discharge permit. Yes No
Project requires use of source of water that does not have
approval to serve proposed project. Yes No
Construction or operation causing any contamination of a
public water supply system. Yes No
Project will adversely affect groundwater. Yes No
Liquid effluent will be conveyed off the site to facilities which
do not currently exist or that have inadequate capacity. Yes No
Project requiring a facility that would use water in excess of
20,000 gallons per day or 500 gallons per minute. Yes No
Project will likely cause siltation or other discharge into an
existing body of water to the extent that there will be an
obvious visual contrast to natural conditions.
Yes No
Proposed action will require storage of petroleum or chemical
products greater than 1,100 gallons. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): A portion of the project is in the
100 year floodplain
Yes No
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Part 2 -Project Impacts
Project Name: 222 Elmira Road – Retail Expansion
Date Created: 7-15-15
Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON WATER (cont.)
6. Will project alter drainage flow, drainage patterns, or surface water runoff? Yes No
Project would impede floodwater flows. Yes No
Project is likely to cause substantial erosion. Yes No
Project is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Project requires a Basic SWPPP
Yes No
IMPACT ON AIR
7. Will project affect air quality? Yes No
Project will induce 500 or more vehicle trips in any 8-hour
period per day. Yes No
Project will result in the incineration of more than 2.5 tons of
refuse per 24-hour day. Yes No
Project emission rate of all contaminants will exceed 5 lbs.
per hour or a heat source producing more than 10 million
BTUs per hour.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Construction Impacts – there will
be a waiting period between grading and construction to
allow for soil consolidation Yes No
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Part 2 -Project Impacts
Project Name: 222 Elmira Road – Retail Expansion
Date Created: 7-15-15
Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACTS ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS
8. Will project affect any threatened or endangered species? Yes No
Reduction of any species, listed on New York or Federal list,
using the site, found over, on, or near site. Yes No
Removal of any portion of a critical or significant wildlife
habitat. Yes No
Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year
other than for agricultural purposes. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
9. Will proposed action substantially affect non-threatened or non-endangered species?
Yes No
Proposed action would substantially interfere with any
resident or migratory fish, or wildlife species. Yes No
Proposed action requires removal or more than ½ acre of
mature woods or other locally important vegetation. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Vegetation to be removed along
drainage ditch.
Yes No
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Part 2 -Project Impacts
Project Name: 222 Elmira Road – Retail Expansion
Date Created: 7-15-15
Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES
10. Will proposed action affect views, vistas, or visual character of the neighborhood or
community? Yes No
Proposed land uses or proposed action components
obviously different from, or in sharp contrast to, current
surrounding land use patterns, whether man-made or natural.
Yes No
Proposed land uses or proposed action components visible to
users of aesthetic resources which will eliminate or
significantly reduce their enjoyment of aesthetic qualities of
that resource.
Yes No
Proposed action will result in elimination or major screening
of scenic views known to be important to the area. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
11. Will proposed action impact any site or structure of historic, prehistoric, or paleontological
importance? Yes No
Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within, or
contiguous to, any facility or site listed on or eligible for the
National or State Register of Historic Places.
Yes No
Any impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located
within the project site. Yes No
Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within, or
contiguous to, any site designated as a local landmark or in a
landmark district.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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Part 2 -Project Impacts
Project Name: 222 Elmira Road – Retail Expansion
Date Created: 7-15-15
Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
12. Will the proposed action affect the quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces, or
recreational opportunities? Yes No
The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational
opportunity. Yes No
A major reduction of an open space important to the
community. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
IMPACT ON UNIQUE NATURAL AREAS OR CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS
13. Will proposed action impact the exceptional or unique characteristics of a site designated
as a unique natural area (UNA) or a critical environmental area (CEA) by a local or state
agency? Yes No
Proposed action to locate within a UNA or CEA? Yes No
Proposed action will result in reduction in the quality of the
resource. Yes No
Proposed action will impact use, function, or enjoyment of the
resource. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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Part 2 -Project Impacts
Project Name: 222 Elmira Road – Retail Expansion
Date Created: 7-15-15
Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION
14. Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems? Yes No
Alteration of present patterns of movement of people and/or
goods. Yes No
Proposed action will result in major traffic problems. Yes No
Other impacts:
Yes No
IMPACT ON ENERGY
15. Will proposed action affect community's sources of fuel or energy supply? Yes No
Proposed action causing greater than 5% increase in any
form of energy used in municipality. Yes No
Proposed action requiring creation or extension of an energy
transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single-
or two-family residences.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
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Part 2 -Project Impacts
Project Name: 222 Elmira Road – Retail Expansion
Date Created: 7-15-15
Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON NOISE AND ODORS
16. Will there be objectionable odors, noise, glare, vibration, or electrical disturbance during
construction of, or after completion of, this proposed action? Yes No
Blasting within 1,500 feet of a hospital, school, or other
sensitive facility? Yes No
Odors will occur routinely (more than one hour per day). Yes No
Proposed action will produce operating noise exceeding local
ambient noise levels for noise outside of structure. Yes No
Proposed action will remove natural barriers that would act as
noise screen. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Construction impacts only
Yes No
IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH
17. Will proposed action affect public health and safety? Yes No
Proposed action will cause risk of explosion or release of
hazardous substances (i.e., oil, pesticides, chemicals,
radiation, etc.) in the event of accident or upset conditions, or
there will be chronic low-level discharge or emission.
Yes No
Proposed action may result in burial of “hazardous wastes” in
any form (i.e., toxic, poisonous, highly reactive, radioactive,
irritating, infectious, etc.)
Yes No
Proposed action may result in excavation or other
disturbance within 2,000 feet of a site used for the disposal of
solid or hazardous wastes.
Yes No
Proposed action will result in handling or disposal or
hazardous wastes (i.e., toxic, poisonous, highly reactive,
radioactive, irritating, infectious, etc., including wastes that
are solid, semi-solid, liquid, or contain gases).
Yes No
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Part 2 -Project Impacts
Project Name: 222 Elmira Road – Retail Expansion
Date Created: 7-15-15
Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH (cont.)
Storage facilities for 50,000 or more gallons of any liquid fuel. Yes No
Use of any chemical for de-icing, soil stabilization, or control
of vegetation, insects, or animal life on the premises of any
residential, commercial, or industrial property in excess of
30,000 square feet.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD
18. Will proposed action affect the character of the existing community? Yes No
The population of the city in which the proposed action is
located is likely to grow by more than 5% of resident human
population.
Yes No
The municipal budgets for capital expenditures or operating
services will increase by more than 5% per year as a result of
this proposed action.
Yes No
Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans
or goals. Requires an Area Variance Yes No
Proposed action will cause a change in the density of land
use. Yes No
Proposed action will replace or eliminate existing facilities,
structures, or areas of historic importance to the community. Yes No
Development will create demand for additional community
services (e.g., schools, police, and fire, etc.) Yes No
Proposed action will set an important precedent for future
actions. Yes No
Proposed action will relocate 15 or more employees in one or
more businesses. Yes No
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Part 2 -Project Impacts
Project Name: 222 Elmira Road – Retail Expansion
Date Created: 7-15-15
Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD (cont.)
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
19. Is there public controversy concerning the proposed action? Yes No Unknown
— If any action in Part 2 is identified as a potential large impact,
or if you cannot determine the magnitude of impact, proceed to Part 3 —
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FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Part III
Project Name:Retail Expansion –222 Elmira Road
Date Created:71515
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant proposes to construct a onestory 3,400SF retail building with 49 parking spaces and
associated landscaping,walkways,and other site improvements.The 6.1acre project site contains
an existing retail mall with 258 parking spaces.The project includes relocation of the existing
driveway to align with Fairgrounds Memorial Parkway.The project is in the SW2 Zoning District,
which allows a maximum building setback of 34 feet from the curbline.The project requires Area
Variances for the proposed 40’setback,parking and width of building at street front.The applicant
has proposed a 4’tall architectural wall along a portion of the frontage.This is an Unlisted Action
under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and the State Environmental
Quality Review Act,and is subject to environmental review.
IMPACT ON LAND
The project site is in the in an area of dense commercial development.Much of the site is currently
paved,however the realignment of the entrance/driveway with Fairgrounds Memorial Parkway
requires the removal of with a small amount of vegetation contiguous to the drainage ditch.
The project site is also in the 100 year floodplain –which will require raising the base elevation by
two to three feet on portions of the site (see Grading and Drainage Plan (C104)dated 63015.
The applicant has submitted a Geotechnical Report dated January 2015 and prepared by Empire Geo
Services Inc.The report concludes the following:
Depth to groundwater is less than 3 feet in some locations
Grade increases will cause soil consolidation –therefore grading should be done well in
advance of construction to allow adequate time for consolidation
Conventional spread foundation is not recommended –either a pile or mat foundation are
acceptable alternatives
The potential for erosion is a concern due to the proximity to the drainage ditch combined with
vegetation removal and the need to raise grades and allow time for soil consolidation before
construction.Erosion and sedimentation controls to address these specific concerns,should be
designed,implemented and maintained throughout the construction period to prevent sediments
from entering the stream.
The project requires a Basic Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan,which will be developed to direct
runoff away from the ditch.However,the Lead Agency requires and the applicant has agreed to
provide a vegetative buffer along between the edge of pavement and the ditch to enhance stream
protection.
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IMPACT ON WATER
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON DRAINAGE
See Impact on Land
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON AIR
The applicant has submitted a Geotechnical Report dated January 2015 and prepared by Empire Geo
Services Inc.The report concludes the necessary grade increases will cause soil consolidation –
therefore grading should be done well in advance of construction to allow adequate time for
consolidation.The applicant should implement the following dust control measures as needed to
address the dust during construction:
Misting or fog spraying site to minimize dust.
Maintaining crushed stone tracking pads at all entrances to the construction site.
Reseeding disturbed areas to minimize bare exposed soils.
Keeping roads clear of dust and debris.
Requiring trucks to be covered.
Prohibiting burning of debris on site.
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS
The project site is in the in an area of dense commercial development.Much of the site is currently
paved,however the realignment of the entrance/driveway with Fairgrounds Memorial Parkway
requires the removal of with a small amount of vegetation contiguous to the drainage ditch.The
project requires a Basic Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan,which will be developed to direct
runoff away from the ditch.However,the Lead Agency requires and the applicant has agreed to
provide a vegetative buffer along between the edge of pavement and the ditch to enhance stream
protection.
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON HISTORIC RESOURCES
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AREA
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION
No Impact anticipated
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IMPACT ON ENERGY
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON NOISE AND ODORS
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH
No Impact anticipated
IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUMITY OR NIEGHBOORHOOD
The project requires an Area Variances for deficiencies in building width at street front,building
setback form curb and parking location.To address these deficiencies the applicant is proposing a
four foot tall masonry wall and associated landscaping along a portion of the street frontage.The
Lead Agency finds that the wall and landscaping adequately address the deviancies and make the
project more attractive.
No Impact anticipated
Prepared by:Lisa Nicholas,Senior Planner
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Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Two Duplexes 804 E. State St.
Date Created: 6/1/15, Updated 7-15-15
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Moderate
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Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON LAND
1. Will there be an effect as a result of a physical change to project site? Yes No
Any construction on slopes of 15% or greater (15-foot
rise per 100 feet of length) or where general slope in the
project exceeds 10%.
Yes No
Construction on land where depth to the water table is less
than 3 feet. Yes No
Construction of parking facility/area for 50 or more vehicles. Yes No
Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally
within 3 feet of existing ground surface. Yes No
Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or involve
more than one phase or stage. Yes No
Evacuation for mining purposes that would remove more than
1,000 tons of natural material (i.e., rock or soil) per year. Yes No
Construction of any new sanitary landfill. Yes No
Construction in designated floodway. Yes No
Other impacts (if any) Construction Impacts – See Part 3
Yes No
2. Will there be an effect on any unique land forms found on the site (i.e., cliffs, gorges,
geological formations, etc.)? Yes No
Specific land forms (if any):
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Two Duplexes 804 E. State St.
Date Created: 6/1/15, Updated 7-15-15
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Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON WATER
3. Will project affect any water body designated as protected (under article 15 or 24 of
Environmental Conservation Law, E.C.L.)? Yes No
Developable area of site contains protected water body. Yes No
Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel
of protected stream. Yes No
Extension of utility distribution facilities through protected
water body. Yes No
Construction in designated freshwater wetland. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
4. Will project affect any non-protected existing or new body of water? Yes No
A 10% increase or decrease in surface area of any body of
water or more than 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Yes No
Construction, alteration, or conversion of body of water that
exceeds 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Yes No
Fall Creek, Six Mile Creek, Cascadilla Creek, Silver Creek,
Cayuga Lake, or Cayuga Inlet? Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Two Duplexes 804 E. State St.
Date Created: 6/1/15, Updated 7-15-15
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Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON WATER (cont.)
5. Will project affect surface or groundwater quality? Yes No
Project will require discharge permit. Yes No
Project requires use of source of water that does not have
approval to serve proposed project. Yes No
Construction or operation causing any contamination of a
public water supply system. Yes No
Project will adversely affect groundwater. Yes No
Liquid effluent will be conveyed off the site to facilities which
do not currently exist or that have inadequate capacity. Yes No
Project requiring a facility that would use water in excess of
20,000 gallons per day or 500 gallons per minute. Yes No
Project will likely cause siltation or other discharge into an
existing body of water to the extent that there will be an
obvious visual contrast to natural conditions.
Yes No
Proposed action will require storage of petroleum or chemical
products greater than 1,100 gallons. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Two Duplexes 804 E. State St.
Date Created: 6/1/15, Updated 7-15-15
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Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON WATER (cont.)
6. Will project alter drainage flow, drainage patterns, or surface water runoff? Yes No
Project would impede floodwater flows. Yes No
Project is likely to cause substantial erosion. Yes No
Project is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Steeply sloped site.
Yes No
IMPACT ON AIR
7. Will project affect air quality? Yes No
Project will induce 500 or more vehicle trips in any 8-hour
period per day. Yes No
Project will result in the incineration of more than 2.5 tons of
refuse per 24-hour day. Yes No
Project emission rate of all contaminants will exceed 5 lbs.
per hour or a heat source producing more than 10 million
BTUs per hour.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Construction Impacts only. See
Part 3.
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Two Duplexes 804 E. State St.
Date Created: 6/1/15, Updated 7-15-15
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Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACTS ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS
8. Will project affect any threatened or endangered species? Yes No
Reduction of any species, listed on New York or Federal list,
using the site, found over, on, or near site. Yes No
Removal of any portion of a critical or significant wildlife
habitat. Yes No
Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year
other than for agricultural purposes. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
9. Will proposed action substantially affect non-threatened or non-endangered species?
Yes No
Proposed action would substantially interfere with any
resident or migratory fish, or wildlife species. Yes No
Proposed action requires removal or more than ½ acre of
mature woods or other locally important vegetation. Yes No
Other impacts (if any
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Two Duplexes 804 E. State St.
Date Created: 6/1/15, Updated 7-15-15
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Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES
10. Will proposed action affect views, vistas, or visual character of the neighborhood or
community? Yes No
Proposed land uses or proposed action components
obviously different from, or in sharp contrast to, current
surrounding land use patterns, whether man-made or natural.
Yes No
Proposed land uses or proposed action components visible to
users of aesthetic resources which will eliminate or
significantly reduce their enjoyment of aesthetic qualities of
that resource.
Yes No
Proposed action will result in elimination or major screening
of scenic views known to be important to the area. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): The project site is contiguous to
the East Hill Historic District. See Part 3.
Yes No
IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
11. Will proposed action impact any site or structure of historic, prehistoric, or paleontological
importance? Yes No
Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within, or
contiguous to, any facility or site listed on or eligible for the
National or State Register of Historic Places.
Yes No
Any impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located
within the project site. Yes No
Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within, or
contiguous to, any site designated as a local landmark or in a
landmark district.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any): The project site is contiguous to
the East Hill Historic District. See Part 3.
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Two Duplexes 804 E. State St.
Date Created: 6/1/15, Updated 7-15-15
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Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
12. Will the proposed action affect the quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces, or
recreational opportunities? Yes No
The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational
opportunity. Yes No
A major reduction of an open space important to the
community. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
IMPACT ON UNIQUE NATURAL AREAS OR CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS
13. Will proposed action impact the exceptional or unique characteristics of a site designated
as a unique natural area (UNA) or a critical environmental area (CEA) by a local or state
agency? Yes No
Proposed action to locate within a UNA or CEA? Yes No
Proposed action will result in reduction in the quality of the
resource. Yes No
Proposed action will impact use, function, or enjoyment of the
resource. Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Two Duplexes 804 E. State St.
Date Created: 6/1/15, Updated 7-15-15
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Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION
14. Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems? Yes No
Alteration of present patterns of movement of people and/or
goods. Yes No
Proposed action will result in major traffic problems. Yes No
Other impacts: Potential construction impacts
Applicant has submitted information regarding
constructing staging, deliveries, contractor parking, and
sidewalk and road closures
Yes No
IMPACT ON ENERGY
15. Will proposed action affect community's sources of fuel or energy supply? Yes No
Proposed action causing greater than 5% increase in any
form of energy used in municipality. Yes No
Proposed action requiring creation or extension of an energy
transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single-
or two-family residences.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Two Duplexes 804 E. State St.
Date Created: 6/1/15, Updated 7-15-15
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Small-to-
Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON NOISE AND ODORS
16. Will there be objectionable odors, noise, glare, vibration, or electrical disturbance during
construction of, or after completion of, this proposed action? Yes No
Blasting within 1,500 feet of a hospital, school, or other
sensitive facility? Yes No
Odors will occur routinely (more than one hour per day). Yes No
Proposed action will produce operating noise exceeding local
ambient noise levels for noise outside of structure. Yes No
Proposed action will remove natural barriers that would act as
noise screen. Yes No
Other impacts (if any): Construction Impacts. Project is
in a residential area. Noise-producing construction
activities should be limited to 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.,
Monday-Saturday.
Yes No
IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH
17. Will proposed action affect public health and safety? Yes No
Proposed action will cause risk of explosion or release of
hazardous substances (i.e., oil, pesticides, chemicals,
radiation, etc.) in the event of accident or upset conditions, or
there will be chronic low-level discharge or emission.
Yes No
Proposed action may result in burial of “hazardous wastes” in
any form (i.e., toxic, poisonous, highly reactive, radioactive,
irritating, infectious, etc.)
Yes No
Proposed action may result in excavation or other
disturbance within 2,000 feet of a site used for the disposal of
solid or hazardous wastes.
Yes No
Proposed action will result in handling or disposal or
hazardous wastes (i.e., toxic, poisonous, highly reactive,
radioactive, irritating, infectious, etc., including wastes that
are solid, semi-solid, liquid, or contain gases).
Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Two Duplexes 804 E. State St.
Date Created: 6/1/15, Updated 7-15-15
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Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH (cont.)
Storage facilities for 50,000 or more gallons of any liquid fuel. Yes No
Use of any chemical for de-icing, soil stabilization, or control
of vegetation, insects, or animal life on the premises of any
residential, commercial, or industrial property in excess of
30,000 square feet.
Yes No
Other impacts (if any): A Phase 1 ESA has not been
performed for the site. There is no known contamination.
. Yes No
IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD
18. Will proposed action affect the character of the existing community? Yes No
The population of the city in which the proposed action is
located is likely to grow by more than 5% of resident human
population.
Yes No
The municipal budgets for capital expenditures or operating
services will increase by more than 5% per year as a result of
this proposed action.
Yes No
Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans or
goals. Yes No
Proposed action will cause a change in the density of land
use. Yes No
Proposed action will replace or eliminate existing facilities,
structures, or areas of historic importance to the community. Yes No
Development will create demand for additional community
services (e.g., schools, police, and fire, etc.) Yes No
Proposed action will set an important precedent for future
actions. Yes No
Proposed action will relocate 15 or more employees in one or
more businesses. Yes No
City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Part 2 Project Impacts
Project Name: Two Duplexes 804 E. State St.
Date Created: 6/1/15, Updated 7-15-15
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Moderate
Impact
Potential
Large
Impact
Can Impact Be
Reduced by
Project Change?
IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD (cont.)
Other impacts (if any):
Yes No
19. Is there public controversy concerning the proposed action? Yes No Unknown
— If any action in Part 2 is identified as a potential large impact,
or if you cannot determine the magnitude of impact, proceed to Part 3 —
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City of Ithaca
FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Part III
Project Name:Two Duplexes 804 E.State St./M.L.K.,Jr.Blvd.
Date Created:6/1/15,updated by staff on 7/13/15
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant proposes to construct two duplexes (each with two 3bedroom apartments),a 16
space gravel parking area,and associated site improvements.Vehicular access is via the existing
driveway on Blair Street.Dedicated pedestrian site access to Blair Street will be provided via the
existing driveway.Site preparation will require removal of existing garage,all paving,and fencing on
the development site.The project requires consolidation of six existing tax parcels :#83.3 2 (804
E.State St.),containing a duplex;#83.3 3 (112 Blair St.),currently used as a parking lot;#68.8.9,
containing the existing garage;#83.3 9 (806 E.State St.);#83.38 (808 E.State St.),containing
identical existing duplexes;and a 683SF portion of an impacted vacant lot to the north.The project
is in the CR2 Zoning District and is contiguous on its western and northern boundaries to the
East Hill Historic District.This is a Type 1 Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality
Review Ordinance,and the State Environmental Quality Review Act,and is subject to environmental
review.
IMPACT ON LAND
The project will require excavation for building foundations.A geotechnical report has not been
done for this project however foundation work done in the recent past for three houses on the
property provides adequate information.The applicant anticipates the soil is 23 feet deep
underlain with breakable shale which will be removed with a backhoe to the necessary depth.
The portion of the site that contains the new buildings is not steeply sloped however,other parts
of the site are sloped over 10%.When submitted,the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan will
be reviewed by the City Stormwater Management Officer.
IMPACT ON WATER
No impact anticipated.
IMPACT ON DRAINAGE
The portion of the site that contains the new buildings is not steeply sloped however;other parts
of the site are sloped over 10%.When submitted,the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan will
be reviewed by the City Stormwater Management Officer.
No impact anticipated.
IMPACT ON AIR
The project site is in a residential area however,the construction period is expected to be
relatively short,as the buildings are modular.
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The impacts of airborne dust could have a negative impact during the construction period.The
excavation and the preparation of foundations can also create the potential for increased dust and
dirt particles in the air.The applicant has agreed to employ the following applicable dust control
measures as appropriate:
Misting or fog spraying site to minimize dust.
Maintaining crushed stone tracking pads at all entrances to the construction site.Re seeding
disturbed areas to minimize bare exposed soils.
Keeping roads clear of dust and debris.
Requiring trucks to be covered.
Prohibiting burning of debris on site.
No impact anticipated.
IMPACT ON PLANTS &ANIMALS
No impact anticipated.
IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES
The project is site is contiguous to the East Hill Historic District.The proposed buildings are in the
rear of the site though it is unclear how visible they would be from points in the Historic District
or the adjacent neighborhood.The applicant has provided a line drawing of the view from the rear
yards of 109 and 111 Orchard Place (within the Historic District)to illustrate how the site
developments relates to the Historic District.
The applicant has taken the following steps to reduce impacts on the Historic District:
Reduced the scale of the project from 3 to 2 buildings.
Removed the originallyproposed basement level parking which reduced the height of the
building by 2 3 feet.
Incorporated a vegetative buffer at the northern boundary of the site.
Installation of foundation plantings for the duplexes at 806 E.State Street.
Parging and painting the currently exposed foundations of the duplexes at 806 E.State Street.
The Lead Agency requests (and the applicant has agreed)to the following steps,in addition to those
items listed above:
Installation of a vegetative buffer along the western boundary contiguous to the Historic
District.
Installation of landscape establishment plan including temporary irrigation.
Submission of details on soil improvements for proposed planting areas,particularly in
compacted areas.
Replacement of any unhealthy/dying plantings throughout the site.
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Issues for discussion:
Lack of architectural interest.
Dumpster and recycling enclosure.
IMPACT ON HISTORIC RESOURCES
See Impact on Aesthetic Resources above.
IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AREA
No impact anticipated.
IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION
Issues:
Pedestrian circulation safety and comfort of existing and proposed pedestrian amenities.
Accommodation for bicycles.
IMPACT ON ENERGY
No impact anticipated.
IMPACT ON NOISE &ODORS
The project is in a densely developed area in a residential neighborhood however the construction
period is expected to be relatively brief –as the buildings are modular.Construction activities will
temporarily produce noise that will affect residents in the immediate area.The Lead Agency
requires and the applicant has agreed that noiseproducing construction activities will be
limited to MondayFriday from 7:30 a.m.to 7:30 p.m.
IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH
No impact anticipated.
IMPACT ON GROWTH &CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD
No impact anticipated.
Prepared by:Lisa Nicholas,AICP,Senior Planner
July 14, 2015
Ms. JoAnn Cornish, Director and Members of the Planning Board
Department of Planning and Development
City of Ithaca
104 West Green Street
Ithaca, N.Y. 14850
RE: Final SPR submission for Tompkins Financial Drive-Through Building
Dear JoAnn and Members of the Planning Board:
This letter transmits to you additional materials for the Final Site Development Plan Review for the Tompkins
Financial Drive-Through Building.
Attached and below please find additional project narrative to supplement the materials submitted on March
31, 2015, May 15, 2015, and June 9, 2015. Please do not hesitate to call should you have questions or
require additional information.
Updated Drawing Set (dated 7.13.2015)
Geotechnical Report
See attached report from Elwyn, Palmer, & Associates.
City of Ithaca Fire Chief Approval
The preliminary site plan was approved by Tom Parsons, Ithaca Fire Chief. We have sent the final
site plan to him and are awaiting his review.
Traffic Demand Management Report
The client has developed a traffic demand management plan and is meeting with the City of Ithaca June
30th, 2015, to review. The final plan will be submitted after coordination with city officials.
City Stormwater Management Officer Approval
The project will disturb an area of approximately 14,000 s.f. Given the amount of disturbance, the
project will not need to obtain a permit for stormwater discharges from the State of New York. The
amount of disturbance does, however, exceed the threshold (10,890 s.f.) for a Basic Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) under the City of Ithaca Code. The Basic SWPPP requires
temporary erosion and sediment controls during construction but permanent stormwater
management facilities are not required by City Code. The proposed temporary erosion and
sediment controls for the project are shown on the current civil drawings. The controls will be
reviewed with the City Stormwater Management Officer (SMO) upon his return from a current
absence.
The Headquarters and Drive Through Buildings both received Preliminary Site Plan approval on June 23,
2015. This package contains documents for the Drive Through Building only. As you know, the proposed
Drive Through project seeks to construct commercial space, parking, site amenities and landscaping in the
City of Ithaca. The site consists of approximately 0.404 acres in downtown Ithaca at 113-119 East Seneca
Street, south side adjacent to the Seneca Building (drive through site).
Trowbridge Wolf Michaels Landscape Architects LLP
1001 West Seneca Street, Suite 101 Ithaca, New York 14850 ph: 607.277.1400
www.twla.com
On behalf of those involved, we look forward to reviewing the project with you and members of the Planning
and Development Board at the July 28th Planning Board meeting. At this meeting, we hope that the following
action can be taken.
Final Site Plan Approval – Drive Through Building
Sincerely,
Kimberly Michaels
Principal
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Consulting Engineers, PLLC
Subsurface Investigation Report
for
Proposed New Headquarters and Drive-Through
Tompkins Financial
118-119 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY
Prepared for:
Mr. Greg Hartz
Tompkins Trust Company
121 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Provided By:
Elwyn & Palmer Consulting Engineers PLLC
213 E. Seneca Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone 607.272.5060
Fax 607.272.5065
www.ElwynPalmer.com
July 2015
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213 E. Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 Elwyn Palmer
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July 7, 2015
Mr. Greg Hartz
Tompkins Trust Company
121 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Re: Subsurface Investigation Report
Tompkins Financial – New Headquarters and Drive Through Sites
118-119 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY
Dear Mr. Hartz:
This report will summarize the findings of a subsurface investigation that was performed at
118 and 119 East Seneca Street during May and June 2015. This report includes a description
of the work performed, a discussion of the findings, and our recommendations for foundation
design.
A. SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work included advancing two soil borings at 119 East Seneca Street for
construction of a new drive through teller building and five borings at 118 East Seneca Street
for construction of a new corporate headquarters building. Site plans showing the location of
the borings are attached in the Appendix. Logs of each boring are included in the Appendix.
The findings of the subsurface investigation and our recommendations for foundation design
will be discussed in this report.
B. SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project involves construction of a new single-story wood or light-gauge metal framed
Drive-Through Teller building to be located in the current parking area beneath the existing
office building at 119 East Seneca Street. The project also includes construction of a new
seven-story steel-framed headquarters building at the site of the existing Trust Company drive
through teller building at 118 East Seneca Street. This building will include a basement level
that will be located 12-13 ft below grade. The sites are both very relatively flat with the
majority of both sites currently asphalt paved parking area. We understand significant grade
change is not planned at either site.
C. SUBSURFACE FINDINGS
Soil borings were advanced using hollow stem augers. Split-spoon soil samples were taken in
accordance with ASTM D1586. Site plans showing the boring locations is attached. Boring
logs for each of the borings are attached.
Borings B1 and B2 (New Drive Through) were advanced to a depth of 20 ft at the site of the
proposed new drive through teller building at 119 East Seneca Street. Both borings
encountered 6 inches of asphalt pavement underlain by fill consisting of sand, gravel, cobbles,
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and brick fragments to a depth of approximately 6.5-8ft. Below this level the borings
encountered primarily medium dense sand and gravel with occasional cobbles to a depth of
approximately 15 ft. Between 15 and 20 ft we encountered primarily loose to medium dense
fine to coarse sand and fine gravel. Groundwater was encountered in both borings at a depth
of approximately 15 ft.
Five borings (B1-B5) were advanced at the site of the proposed new headquarters building at
118 East Seneca Street to depths of 75-80 ft. The five borings encountered similar
subsurface conditions. The borings encountered 5-8 ft of medium dense fill typical of that
found in urban areas and consisting of gravel, sand, brick, coal cinders, asphalt, and some
organic material. The fill was underlain by moist brown sand and silt of medium consistency
that also contained occasional amounts of gravel, cobbles and peat to a depth of 12-16 ft.
Below 12-16 ft we encountered moist to wet loose fine to coarse sand with occasional silt
seams and amounts of peat. The N-values for this material ranged from 3 to 20 with the
majority being less than 10. Beginning at a depth of between 55 and 60 ft the material
becomes denser and consists of coarse sand and gravel with varying amounts of silt. The
material continues to become denser with depth and below 65 ft becomes very hard and
includes shale fragments. Borings were terminated between 75 and 80 ft. Groundwater
levels were measured in each boring. Measurements were taken when groundwater was first
encountered, at completion of drilling, and after drilling augers were removed from the
borehole. Based on a review of the measurements, standing groundwater for the site is
estimated to be 14.5-20 ft below grade.
One important finding to note is that near the northeast corner of the site boring B2ABC at
auger refusal was reached after encountering concrete and the boring was move. The boring
was ultimately moved 4 times with the boring completed as boring B2D. In B2A, B2B, and
B2c refusal on concrete was encountered at depths of 7.2, 4, and 10.8 ft, respectively. We
were not able to confirm the reason for concrete in this location and discussions with the
Owner’s representative revealed no known previous structures in that area. This concrete
may be an issue during construction of the new building.
D. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
We have completed an analysis of both sites for the proposed building construction. At the
site of the proposed new drive through building the subsurface soils at the site of the proposed
new buildings are primarily medium to dense sands and gravels to a depth of 15 ft with looser
material beneath this depth. Based on the proposed building being single story and of light
construction we believe this proposed structure can be supported on conventional shallow
foundations and the proposed concrete floor may be constructed as a concrete slab-on-grade
provided they are constructed in accordance with the recommendations detailed below.
Foundations for the new drive through building shall bear on sound natural subgrade that is
approved by the Engineer or a qualified representative. In fill areas the subgrade shall be
approved prior to fill placement and structural fill shall be compacted in accordance with the
recommendations included in this report.
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For the new headquarters building our analysis has determined that a deep foundation system
will be required to support the large loads generated by a seven story building. In addition,
the new headquarters building includes a basement that will be located 12-13 ft below grade
which is only several feet from where the subsurface soils become loose in consistency and
likely to settle under application of significant loads. We would recommend end bearing piles
that would extend down to approximately 65-70 ft below the current ground elevation. The
borings have shown the material encountered at and below this depth to be very competent
which will allow each pile to support significant loads.
Due to the depth of excavation at this site and the compact site there will need to be a support
of excavation plan created to allow excavation to the required depths and protection of
adjacent structures and property. Also, dewatering of the site may be required to maintain a
dry working area during construction of the basement.
E. SEISMIC DESIGN
Based on the soils encountered in the borings, the project sites can be classified as Seismic
Site Class D according to the current edition of the Building Code of New York State. The
subsurface exploration did not reveal soils vulnerable to liquefaction or collapse under seismic
loading.
F. RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the results of the subsurface investigation and engineering analyses, we have the
following recommendations:
Site Preparation and Excavation
1. Clear, grub, and strip topsoil and remove significant root structures within new
construction areas. Remove any remnants of any existing abandoned structures
encountered from within the new footprint.
2. In areas where fill is required, compact subgrade before placing fill by making at least
4 overlapping passes in perpendicular directions with a self-propelled roller weighing at
least 30,000 lbs. Soft or uncompactable areas should be excavated and replaced with
granular structural fill approved by the Engineer. The structural fill should be placed to
at least 95% of the maximum dry density as determined in accordance with ASTM
D1557.
3. All excavation should be performed in accordance with all OSHA and other applicable
safety standards.
4. Dewatering operations should be configured to route surface runoff and groundwater
away from site and out of the excavation. Operations shall conform to applicable
environmental regulations.
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5. When structural fill is required beneath foundations it shall consist of an engineered
mix of crushed ledge rock conforming to the following gradation:
Sieve Size Percent Passing
2” 100
1” 80-95
½” 45-75
#4 30-60
#40 10-40
#200 0-7
Foundation Design and Construction-New Drive Through Building
1. The foundations for the proposed new drive through building should bear on stable
natural subgrade or compacted select fill that is approved by the Engineer.
Foundations shall be set not less than 4 ft below finished grade to provide protection
against frost.
2. Foundation subgrade to be free of loose or disturbed material. The loose soil at
subgrade level should be compacted during a dry period prior to placing of forms.
3. Foundations for the proposed new building may be sized using an allowable bearing
pressure of 1500 psf.
4. The slab on grade shall be placed on 8 inches of compacted select material. The
subgrade below the select material shall be proofrolled in accordance with the above
recommendations on Site Preparation. The slab should be reinforced against cracking
in accordance with ACI design standards. Concrete slab-on-grade shall be designed
using a modulus of subgrade reaction of 150 pci.
5. Minimum width of column footings to be 30 inches, minimum width of wall footings to
be 24 inches.
6. We anticipate total and differential settlements of less than 1 and ½ inch, respectively
for these foundations.
7. Select granular fill for beneath the slab shall be clean bank run gravel conforming to
the following gradation:
Sieve Size Percent Passing
2” 100
¼”” 35-65
#200 0-10
Foundation Design and Construction- New Headquarters Building
1. The recommended foundation system for the proposed new headquarters building.
The system would consist of end bearing piles supported in the dense material located
approximately 65-70 ft below existing grade. We recommend that the basement slab
be a structural slab.
2. The piles should be tested by and experienced and reputable testing company to
confirm and ultimate pile capacity of twice the intended service load for the pile.
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3. We recommend drainage and a waterproofing system for the basement walls. The
borings have shown that groundwater may be at levels above the proposed basement
floor level. The contractor should be prepared for dewatering during construction.
4. A support of excavation plan (SOE) prepared and stamped by a NYS professional
engineer will be required for this project. The SOE system will allow excavation to the
required depths with near vertical side slopes and prevent damage to the adjacent
buildings and property.
H. CLOSING
Elwyn & Palmer has prepared this report based on our interpretation of the subsurface
conditions at the project sites and our understanding of the proposed project. Changes in
scope, location, structure type, or loads should be brought to our attention for review to allow
us to make changes as necessary to the recommendations provided.
Elwyn & Palmer has performed these services in a manner consistent with the standard
methods and level of care exercised by members of the geotechnical engineering profession.
No warranty, expressed or implied, is made in connection with the providing of geotechnical
engineering services.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service on this project. Please call if you have any
questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
ELWYN & PALMER CONSULTING ENGINEERS PLLC
Michael C. Palmer, PhD, PE
Partner
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BORING LOCATION PLANS
B1
B2
Elwyn Palmer&
Ithaca, New York
www.ElwynPalmer.com607.272.5060 S1
SOIL BORING LOCATION PLAN
TOMPKINS TRUST COMPANY
NEW DRIVE THROUGH BUILDING
119 E. Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY
6/11/15
15014
N
BORING LOCATION
B3
B1
B2D
B5
B4
B2AB2A
B2B
B2C
Elwyn Palmer&
Ithaca, New York
www.ElwynPalmer.com607.272.5060 S2
SOIL BORING LOCATION PLAN
TOMPKINS TRUST COMPANY
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
118 E. Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY
6/11/15
15014
N
BORING LOCATION
ABANDONED BORING
LOCATION
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BORING LOGS
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General Information and Key to Subsurface Logs
The subsurface logs attached to this report present the observations and mechanical data collected by the driller at
the site, supplemented by classification of the material removed from the boring as determined through visual
identification by technicians in the laboratory. It is cautioned that the materials removed form the borings represent
only a fraction of the total volume of the deposits at the site and may not necessarily be representative of the
subsurface conditions between adjacent borings or between sampled intervals. The data presented on the
subsurface logs together with the recovered samples will provide basis for evaluating the character of the
subsurface conditions relative to the project. The evaluation must consider all the recorded details and their
significance relative to each other. Often analyses of standard boring data indicate the need for additional testing
or sampling procedures to more accurately evaluate the subsurface conditions. Any evaluation of the contents of
this report and the recovered samples must be performed by Professionals. The information presented in the
following list defines some of the procedures and terms used on the subsurface logs to describe the conditions
encountered.
1. The figures in the depth column define the scale of the subsurface log.
2. The sample column shows the depth range from which the sample was recovered. The sample type
column will show an “S” for split spoon sample, a “T” for a tube sample and a “C” for a rock core sample.
3. The sample number is used for identification o n sample containers and in laboratory reports.
4. The Blows on Sampler column shows results of the Standard Penetration Tests and indicates the number
of blows required to drive a split spoon sampler into the soil. The number of blows required for each six
inches of penetration is recorded. The first six inches of penetration is considered the seating drive. The
number of blows required for the second and third six inches of penetration is termed the penetration
resistance, N. The sampler diameter, hammer weight, and length of drop are noted on the log.
5. All recovered soil samples are reviewed in the laboratory by an engineering technician, geologist, or
geotechnical engineer unless noted otherwise. The visual descriptions are made on the basis of a
combination of the driller’s field descriptions and observations and the sample as viewed in the laboratory.
The method of visual classification is based primarily on the Unified Soil Classification System (ASTM
D2487) with regard to particle size and plasticity. The relative portion by weight by weight of tow or more
soil types is described for granular soils in accordance with “Suggested Methods of Test for Identification
of Soils” by D.M. Burmister (ASTM Special Technical Publication No. 479, June 1970). The description of
relative soil density or consistency is based on Penetration Test results. The description of soil moisture is
based upon relative wetness of the soil as recovered and is described as dry, damp, moist, wet, and
saturated. The presence of boulders and large gravel is sometimes, but not necessarily, detected by an
evaluation of sampler blows or the behavior of the drill rig.
6. The description of rock is based on the recovered rock core and the driller’s observations.
7. The stratification lines present the approximate boundary between soil types. Actual boundaries may vary
between sampling intervals and the transition may be gradual. Solid stratification lines are based on the
driller’s field observations.
8. Miscellaneous observations and procedures noted by the driller are shown on the logs, including water
level observations. It is important to realize the reliability of the water level observations depends upon
the soil type (water does not readily stabilize in a hole through fine grained soils) and that drill water used
to advance the boring may influence the observations. The groundwater level typically will fluctuate
seasonally. One or more perched or trapped water levels may exist in the ground seasonally. All the
available readings should be evaluated. If definite conclusion cannot be made, it may be necessary to
examine the conditions more thoroughly through test pit excavations or observation wells.
9. The length of rock core run is defined as the length of penetration of the core barrel. Core recovery is the
length of core recovered divided by the core run. The RQD (Rock Quality Designation) is the total pieces
of NX core exceeding 4 inches in length divided by the core run. Fresh, irregular or drilling induced
breaks are ignored and the pieces counted as intact lengths. RQD values are valid only for NX size cores
(2.125” diameter). The barrel size is noted in the logs.
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Definition of Descriptors used in Boring Logs
Soil Type and Particle Size Soil Type Proportions
Type Size Term Percent of Sample
Boulder >12” “and” 35-50
Cobble 12”-3” “some” 20-35
Gravel “little” 10-20
Coarse 3”- ¾” “trace” 1-10
Fine ¾”-#4
Sand
Coarse #4-#10
Medium #10-#40
Fine #40-#200
Silt <#200
Clay <#200
Relative Compactness or Consistency
Granular Soils Fine Grained Soils
Descriptor Blows/ft (N) Descriptor Blows/ft (N)
Loose <11 Very Soft 0-2
Med-Dense 11-30 Soft 2-4
Dense 31-50 Medium 4-8
Very Dense >51 Stiff 8-15
Very Stiff 15-30
Hard >30
Stratification Description
Varved – Horizontal uniform layers or seams
Layer – Soil deposit more than 6” thick
Seam – Soil deposit less than 6” thick
Parting – Soil deposit less than 1/8” thick
Rock Classification Terms
Quality Terms Definition
Hardness Soft Scratched by fingernail
Medium hard Scratched easily by penknife
Hard Scratched with difficulty by penknife
Very hard Cannot be scratched with penknife
Weathering Very weathered Judged by the relative amounts of disintegration, iron staining,
Weathered core recovery, clay seams, etc.
Sound
Bedding Laminated/Fissile Less than 0.08”
Thinly bedded ½” to 2”
Medium bedded 2” to 2ft
Thickly bedded 2 ft to 4 ft
Massive More than 6 ft
Boring No.
Project No.
LYON DRILLING CO.Sheet of
Date Started
BORING LOG Date Completed
Driller
lb. Fall in.
lb. Fall in.
1 S 0.8
2 S 0.6
3 S 0.5
4 S 0.9
5 S 0.7
6 S 0.1
7 S 0.8
8 S 0.6
9 S 0.5
6.0
BORING TERMINATED AT 20.0
15.3
SATURATED BROWN COARSE TO FINE SAND
AND FINE GRAVEL
AND FINE GRAVEL
10.5SAND. TRACE ROOT FIBERS
SAND AND FINE GRAVEL
8.0
B1-New Drive Through
1 1
75 SUNNY
MOIST BROWN COARSE TO FINE SAND
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TOMPKINS CO
05/17/15
Boring Location
Surface Elevation
05/17/15
HARRY LYON
AS STAKED, BY CLIENT
18.0
12.0Sample Number Sample
Depth
From
(Ft)
2.0
4.0
6.0
Project
LM-1
3 1/4" I.D. HOLLOW STEM AUGERS
TRUST COMPANY
Location
Drill Rig
119 EAST SENECA ST,
ITHACA, NY
Other:
17.5
OUTRock Sampler:05/17/15
Water atDate
Casing
Ground Water Observations
05/17/15
TimeSoil Sampler 2" SPLIT SPOON
140 3:45PM
4:20 PM 12.1
PHONE (607)842-6580
15.3
DRY
AT 4.0'
REMARKS
S#6 DROVE COBBLE
Casing at Hole at
30 20.0
Sample Recovery To
(Ft)
0'/0.5'N
Sample Type0.5'/1.0'
Weather Conditions:
30
5
0.5
15.0
20
10.0
7426 SHACKHAM ROAD TULLY, N.Y.
40
35
45
50
8.0
3 520.0
12 19
36 50/.4
2.0
2.9
43
50/.3
48.0
12
9 12
4.8
12 2614
10
10.0
8 12
8
50/.3
6 10
16
14
15
11.3 10 15
14.0 2614
18717.0 12 11 10
4 5 9
25
24
BORING RELOCATED
REFUSAL AT 2.9
BOULDER BUSTERBLACKTOP
MOIST BROWN COMPACT COARSE TO FINE
0.5
MOIST BROWN FINE SAND. SOME SILT. TRACE
CLAY. TRACE EMBEDDED MEDIUM TO COARSE
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Depth of
Change% RQD
SOIL
Blows on Sampler
Ft.
1.5'/2.0'
Rock
Recovery
SAMPLING RESUMED
1.0'/1.5'
AND FINE GRAVEL. TRACE BRICK FRAGMENTS
Client ELWYN PALMER
Casing Hammer: Wt.
Sample Hammer: Wt.Depth3.0' WEST
(BEHIND CURB)
MOIST BROWN FIRM COARSE TO FINE SAND
Boring No.
Project No.
LYON DRILLING CO.Sheet of
Date Started
BORING LOG Date Completed
Driller
lb. Fall in.
lb. Fall in.
1 S 1.4
2 S 1.1
3 S
4 S
5 S 0.2
6 S 0.6
7 S 0.5
8 S 0.6
AT 8.0
AUGERS EASILY
12-13.0' POSSIBLE FINE
SAND AND SILT
3/8" TREE ROOT IN S#6
BORING TERMINATED AT 20.0
14.4AND FINE GRAVEL
SATURATED BROWN LOOSE COARSE TO FINE
SAND AND FINE GRAVEL
MOIST BROWN COARSE TO FINE SAND
12.0
MOIST BROWN COMPACT COARSE TO FINE
B2-New Drive Through
1 1
75 SUNNY
13.0POSSIBLE LOOSE FINE SAND AND SILT
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TOMPKINS CO
05/16/15
Boring Location
Surface Elevation
05/16/15
HARRY LYON
AS STAKED, BY CLIENT
18.0
13.0Sample Number Sample
Depth
From
(Ft)
2.0
4.0
6.0
Project
LM-1
3 1/4" I.D. HOLLOW STEM AUGERS
TRUST COMPANY
Location
Drill Rig
119 EAST SENECA ST,
ITHACA, NY
Other:
13.0
OUTRock Sampler:05/17/15
Water atDate
Casing
Ground Water Observations
05/17/15
TimeSoil Sampler 2" SPLIT SPOON
140 6:45 PM
7:10 PM 7.7
PHONE (607)842-6580
14.5
DRY
BOULDER AT 7.5
REMARKS
BORING RELOCATED
Casing at Hole at
30 15.0
Sample Recovery To
(Ft)
0'/0.5'N
Sample Type0.5'/1.0'
Weather Conditions:
30
5
0.5
20
10.0
7426 SHACKHAM ROAD TULLY, N.Y.
40
35
45
50
6.8
7 320.0
12 25
18 18
2.0
4.0
45
17 38
7 1810
50/.28.0
16
10 50/.3
6.0
10
8.2
10 9
20
5
15
12.0 20 18
15.0 145
18 38
4 3 7
25
8
20
20
BLACKTOP
CONCRETE 0.5
0.2
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Depth of
Change% RQD
SOIL
Blows on Sampler
Ft.
1.5'/2.0'
Rock
Recovery
1.0'/1.5'
5' NORTH
Client ELWYN PALMER
Casing Hammer: Wt.
Sample Hammer: Wt.DepthLOCATION
SAMPLING RESUMED
TRACE MEDIUM SAND
SIZE BRICK FRAGMENT
AUGER REFUSAL AT 4.2
BORING RELOCATED
3.5' NNW OF ORIGINAL
AUGER REFUSAL AT 7.8
SAND AND FINE GRAVEL WITH OCCASIONAL
COBBLES AND BOULDERS
AT 6.5
Boring No.
Project No.
LYON DRILLING CO.Sheet of
Date Started
BORING LOG Date Completed
Driller
lb. Fall in.
lb. Fall in.
1 S 1.0
2 S 1.5
3 S 0.5
4 S 0.7
5 S 0.9
6 S 0.7
7 S 1.0
8 S 0.0
9 S 1.0
10 S 0.7
11 S 1.3
12 S 0.9
13 S 1.1
14 S 0.8
15 S 1.6 49.0
46.0
SATURATED BROWN FIRM COARSE TO FINE
SATURATED BROWN LOOSE FINE SAND
5.2
FINE SAND AND FINE GRAVEL. TRACE SILT
WITH OCCASIONAL COBBLES
MOIST BROWN FINE TO MEDIUM SAND. SOME
COARSE SAND. LITTLE SILT
17.5
SATURATED BROWN LOOSE COARSE TO
WET BROWN SOFT SILT AND FINE SAND
MOIST WET BROWN FINE TO COARSE SAND
3.0COARSE TO FINE SAND
11.5
13.0
B1
1 2
75 SUNNY
12.0LITTLE SILT
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TOMPKINS CO
48.0
06/04/15
Boring Location
Surface Elevation
06/04/15
HARRY LYON
AS STAKED, BY CLIENT
43.0
38.0
33.0
28.0
18.0
12.0
23.0Sample Number Sample
Depth
From
(Ft)
2.0
4.0
6.0
Project
CME 55
3 1/4" I.D. HOLLOW STEM AUGERS
TRUST COMPANY
Location
Drill Rig
119 EAST SENECA ST,
ITHACA, NY
Other:
17.5
73.5Rock Sampler:06/04/15
OUT
Water atDate
Casing
Ground Water Observations
06/04/15
TimeSoil Sampler 2" SPLIT SPOON
140 1:45PM
6:10 PM
06/04/15
76.0
19.5
PHONE (607)842-6580
17.5
22.3
17.4
SAND AND FINE GRAVEL
REMARKS
Casing at Hole at
30
7:15 PM
20.0
Sample Recovery To
(Ft)
0'/0.5'N
Sample Type0.5'/1.0'
Weather Conditions:
30
5
1.0
15.0
20
10.0
7426 SHACKHAM ROAD TULLY, N.Y.
40
35
45
50
14
8.0
1 2
30.0
20.0
25.0
9 10
7 8
2.0
4.0 4 12
50/.3
98.0
5
5 8
4.8
8 146
10
10.0
2 2
14
11
10 14
5
24
15
12.0 12 12
14.0 75
5 23
18817.0 6 10 7
4 4 6
25
44 3 4 7
4 4 5 5 9
35.0 7 6 104 4
40.0 5 6 115 5
11 1045.0 10 10
50.0 3 5 1911
4
WATER ADDED TO
BLACKTOP
MOIST BROWN FIRM FINE GRAVEL AND
0.7
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Depth of
Change
21
% RQD
SOIL
Blows on Sampler
Ft.
1.5'/2.0'
Rock
Recovery
CONCRETE
1.0'/1.5'
AUGERS EASILY 12-15.5
AND FINE GRAVEL. TRACE SILT
Client ELWYN PALMER
Casing Hammer: Wt.
Sample Hammer: Wt.
(POSSIBLE FINE SAND)DepthBORING AT 4.8
SAMPLE #8 DROVE
GRAVEL
MOIST BROWN LOOSE FINE TO COARSE SAND
SOME FINE GRAVEL. TRACE BRICK (FILL)
MOIST BROWN FIRM FINE TO COARSE SAND 4.7-5.2 PROBABLE
AUGERS EASILY 30-33
Boring No.
Project No.
LYON DRILLING CO.Sheet of
Date Started
BORING LOG Date Completed
Driller
lb. Fall in.
lb. Fall in.
16 S 1.7
17 S 1.2
18 S 1.4
19 S 0.9
20 S 0.9
SATURATED BROWN GREY FINE TO COARSE
SUBANGULAR SHALE FRAGMENTS. TRACE
SILT. TILL LIKE MATERIAL
BORING TERMINATED AT 76.0
66.5
SATURATED GREY VERY COMPACT FINE TO
COARSE SAND. SOME FINE GRAVEL WITH
COARSE SAND AND FINE GRAVEL. TRACE
56.8
56.0
SATURATED GREY SOFT SILT. LITTLE CLAY
58.5
B1
2 2
75 SUNNY
SILT WITH OCCASIONAL COBBLES
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TOMPKINS CO
06/04/15
Boring Location
Surface Elevation
06/04/15
HARRY LYON
AS STAKED, BY CLIENT
74.0Sample Number Sample
Depth
From
(Ft)
55.0
Project
CME 55
3 1/4" I.D. HOLLOW STEM AUGERS
TRUST COMPANY
Location
Drill Rig
119 EAST SENECA ST,
ITHACA, NY
Other:
Rock Sampler:
Water atDate
Casing
Ground Water Observations
TimeSoil Sampler 2" SPLIT SPOON
140
PHONE (607)842-6580
REMARKS
Casing at Hole at
30
Sample Recovery To
(Ft)
0'/0.5'N
Sample Type0.5'/1.0'
Weather Conditions:
80
55
65.0
70 70.0
7426 SHACKHAM ROAD TULLY, N.Y.
90
85
95
100
72.0
4 53
1960.0
457.0
60 62.0 6
65
1812 19
412267.0 22 19 25
19 3428 77
75 76.0 42 42
22
6624 22
2
VERY COBBLY
52-54.5 AUGERS54.5
SATURATED GREY BROWN FIRM FINE TO
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Depth of
Change% RQD
SOIL
Blows on Sampler
Ft.
1.5'/2.0'
Rock
Recovery
1.0'/1.5'
Client ELWYN PALMER
Casing Hammer: Wt.
Sample Hammer: Wt.DepthAUGERS VERY HARD
AT 67.0'
TRACE PEAT
SATURATED GREY LOOSE FINE SAND
SAND. SOME FINE GRAVEL. LITTLE SILT
Boring No.
Project No.
LYON DRILLING CO.Sheet of
Date Started
BORING LOG Date Completed
Driller
lb. Fall in.
lb. Fall in.
1 S 0.6
2 S 1.6
3 S 1.1
4 S 0.5
5 S 0.3
6 S 0.0
AUGER REFUSAL AT 4.0
SOME FINE GRAVEL WITH BRICK AND COAL AUGER REFUSAL AT 7.2Depth
ORIGINAL LOCATION
SAMPLING RESUMED
AT 10.0
CONCRETE AT 7.0
10.7 - CONCRETE
BORING RELOCATION
8.0' NORTHWEST OF
BORING RELOCATED
1.0'/1.5'
4.0' SOUTHEAST
AUGER REFUSAL AT 10.8
(FILL)
Client ELWYN PALMER
Casing Hammer: Wt.
Sample Hammer: Wt.
% RQD
SOIL
Blows on Sampler
Ft.
1.5'/2.0'
Rock
Recovery
LOOSE FINE TO COARSE SAND AND
ROTTEN WOOD
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Depth of
Change
10
BLACKTOP
MOIST BROWN FIRM FINE TO COARSE SAND
0.5
5
10
25
15
10.7 3 50/.2
WORWOR 1
50/.1
10
10.0 WOR8.0
4
3 3
6.0 3 105
20
12 24
9 10
10 12
2.0
4.0
7.1
7426 SHACKHAM ROAD TULLY, N.Y.
40
35
45
50
Weather Conditions:
30
5
0.5
20
10.0 Sample Recovery To
(Ft)
0'/0.5'N
Sample Type0.5'/1.0'
Casing at Hole at
30
PHONE (607)842-6580
DRY
4.0' NORTHWEST
REMARKS
BORING RELOCATED
Water atDate
Casing
Ground Water Observations
06/05/15
TimeSoil Sampler 2" SPLIT SPOON
140
Other:
Rock Sampler:
Project
CME 55
3 1/4" I.D. HOLLOW STEM AUGERS
COMPANY
Location
Drill Rig
119 EAST SENECA ST,
ITHACA, NY
Sample Number Sample
Depth
From
(Ft)
2.0
4.0
6.0
06/05/15
Boring Location
Surface Elevation
06/05/15
HARRY LYON
AS STAKED, BY CLIENT
B2ABC
1 1
BORING TERMINATED AT 10.8
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TOMPKINS TRUST
5.5
SOME FINE GRAVEL
8.0
MOIST BROWN LOOSE FINE TO COARSE SAND
Boring No.
Project No.
LYON DRILLING CO.Sheet of
Date Started
BORING LOG Date Completed
Driller
lb. Fall in.
lb. Fall in.
1 S 0.6
2 S 0.8
3 S 0.6
4 S 0.9
5 S 1.3
6 S 1.7
7 S 1.7
8 S 1.6
9 S 1.8
MOIST BROWN LOOSE FINE TO COARSE SANDDepth1.0'/1.5'
Client ELWYN PALMER
Casing Hammer: Wt.
Sample Hammer: Wt.
% RQD
SOIL
Blows on Sampler
Ft.
1.5'/2.0'
Rock
Recovery
MOIST BROWN LOOSE COARSE TO FINE SAND
AND FINE GRAVEL WITH OCCASIONAL COBBLES
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Depth of
Change
32
4
MOIST BROWN SOFT SILT
1551.0 8 17
2 246.0 3 2
2141.0 2 4
31 1 2 4
1 6231.0 10 4
5 3 10
25
55
77WOR WOR 3
77 6 1316.0
127 55
15
6
10 12.0 510.0
21.0
26.0
7426 SHACKHAM ROAD TULLY, N.Y.
40
35
45
50
17
36.034.0
Weather Conditions:
30
5
20
06/08/15
Sample Recovery To
(Ft)
0'/0.5'N
Sample Type0.5'/1.0'
Casing at Hole at
OUT
30
9:30 AM
PHONE (607)842-6580
31.0
19.5
24.2
13.8
REMARKS
23.510:30 AM
1:00 PM
7:30 PM
06/08/15
26.0
58.0
Water atDate
Casing
Ground Water Observations
06/05/15
TimeSoil Sampler 2" SPLIT SPOON
140
Other:
73.5Rock Sampler:06/05/15
58.0
Project
CME 55
3 1/4" I.D. HOLLOW STEM AUGERS
COMPANY
Location
Drill Rig
119 EAST SENECA ST,
ITHACA, NY
Sample Number Sample
Depth
From
(Ft)
19.0
14.0
24.0
29.0
44.0
39.0
49.0
06/05/15
Boring Location
Surface Elevation
06/08/15
HARRY LYON
AS STAKED, BY CLIENT
B2D
1 2
80 SUNNY
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TOMPKINS TRUST
4.0
8.0
18.0
OCCASIONAL COBBLES
SATURATED BROWN LOOSE FINE SAND
26.5
30.0
AND FINE GRAVEL (FILL
SATURATED BROWN LOOSE COARSE TO FINE
SAND AND FINE GRAVEL. TRACE SILT WITH
SATURATED GREY SOFT SILT. LITTLE FINE
SAND WITH OCCASIONAL GREY CLAY SEAMS
32.5UP TO 2" THICK
GRADES TO SATURATED GREY SOFT
35.0
35.5
ORGANIC SILT
SATURATED GREY LOOSE FINE SAND
SATURATED GREY SOFT ORGANIC SILT. TRACE
PEAT WITH OCCASIONAL BLACK FINE SAND
SEAMS
OCCASIONAL COBBLES
SATURATED BROWN COMPACT COARSE TO
FINE SAND AND FINE GRAVEL WITH
47.5
Boring No.
Project No.
LYON DRILLING CO.Sheet of
Date Started
BORING LOG Date Completed
Driller
lb. Fall in.
lb. Fall in.
10 S 1.5
11 S 1.2
12 S
13 S 1.3
14 S 1.0Depth AT 56.0'
WITH COBBLES
1.0'/1.5'
SIMILAR COLOR GRADES TO GREY
Client ELWYN PALMER
Casing Hammer: Wt.
Sample Hammer: Wt.
% RQD
SOIL
Blows on Sampler
Ft.
1.5'/2.0'
Rock
Recovery
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
57.0
Depth of
Change
AUGERS HARDER17
23 31 42
75
1915
603419 26 19
2316 17 4066.0
76
65
30
4828 18
60
61.0 2759.0
1715 17 3456.0
71.0
76.0
7426 SHACKHAM ROAD TULLY, N.Y.
90
85
95
100
Weather Conditions:
80
55
70
54.0 Sample Recovery To
(Ft)
0'/0.5'N
Sample Type0.5'/1.0'
Casing at Hole at
30
PHONE (607)842-6580
REMARKS
Water atDate
Casing
Ground Water Observations
TimeSoil Sampler 2" SPLIT SPOON
140
Other:
Rock Sampler:
Project
CME 55
3 1/4" I.D. HOLLOW STEM AUGERS
COMPANY
Location
Drill Rig
119 EAST SENECA ST,
ITHACA, NY
Sample Number Sample
Depth
From
(Ft)
69.0
64.0
74.0
06/05/15
Boring Location
Surface Elevation
06/08/15
HARRY LYON
AS STAKED, BY CLIENT
B2D
2 2
80 SUNNY
62.0
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TOMPKINS TRUST
COLOR GRADES TO BROWN
BORING TERMINATED AT 76.0
Boring No.
Project No.
LYON DRILLING CO.Sheet of
Date Started
BORING LOG Date Completed
Driller
lb. Fall in.
lb. Fall in.
1 S 1.2
2 S 1.5
3 S 1.1
4 S 1.2
5 S 0.1
6 S 0.1
7 S 1.4
8 S 1.0
9 S 0.8
10 S 1.0
11 S 1.7
12 S 1.6
13 S 0.8
14 S 1.5
15 S 0.8
MOIST BROWN FINE TO COARSE SAND. LITTLE
HAIR SIZE ROOT FIBERSDepth
S#8 3" SPOON USED
FOR RECOVERY
1.0'/1.5'
MOIST BROWN FIRM COARSE TO FINE SAND
Client ELWYN PALMER
Casing Hammer: Wt.
Sample Hammer: Wt.
% RQD
SOIL
Blows on Sampler
Ft.
1.5'/2.0'
Rock
Recovery
AND FINE GRAVEL
MOIST BROWN LOOSE COARSE TO FINE SAND
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
7.0
Depth of
Change
9
BLACKTOP
MOIST BROWN FIRM COARSE TO FINE SAND
0.4
50.0 7 14
8
52.0
7
7 79
137 66647.0
42.0 4 10 177 8
4237.0 2 2 3
3 32 11
73 3
4
25 27.0 5 4
43 11
6317.0 2 3 6
114
15 19
8
17
15
12.0 12 11
14.0 4 7
11
8
6 7
12 1912
10
10.0 118.0
15
12 7
6.0 14 2315
32.0
14
12 18
5 7
7 9
2.0
4.0
22.0
8.0
7426 SHACKHAM ROAD TULLY, N.Y.
40
35
45
50
Weather Conditions:
30
5
0.5
15.0
20 20.0
10.0 Sample Recovery To
(Ft)
0'/0.5'N
Sample Type0.5'/1.0'
Casing at Hole at
30
10:45 AM
22.0
PHONE (607)842-6580
18.3
18.5
15.5
S#5 DROVE GRAVEL
REMARKS
11:00 AM
MARKED LOCATION
9:45 AM
06/09/15
48.5
20.5
Water atDate
Casing
Ground Water Observations
06/08/15
TimeSoil Sampler 2" SPLIT SPOON
140
Other:
19.5
48.5Rock Sampler:06/09/15
OUT
Project
CME 55
3 1/4" I.D. HOLLOW STEM AUGERS
COMPANY
Location
Drill Rig
119 EAST SENECA ST,
ITHACA, NY
Sample Number Sample
Depth
From
(Ft)
2.0
4.0
6.0
12.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
45.0
40.0
06/08/15
Boring Location
Surface Elevation
06/08/15
HARRY LYON
AS STAKED, BY CLIENT - RELOCATED 5' NE OF
15.0
B3
1 2
80 SUNNY
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TOMPKINS TRUST
AND FINE GRAVEL. TRACE SILT
5.0
AND FINE GRAVEL
12.0
16.5
MOIST GREY BROWN FINE SAND. SOME SILT
LITTLE MEDIUM TO COARSE SAND. TRACE PEAT
18.5
MOIST BROWN FINE SAND
30.5
FINE GRAVEL. TRACE BRICK. ASPHALT. TRACE
SATURATED BROWN LOOSE COARSE TO FINE
SAND AND FINE GRAVEL
SATURATED GREY SOFT SILT. SOME CLAY
TRACE FINE SAND
33.0
GRADES TO SATURATED GREY SOFT
ORGANIC SILT. LITTLE CLAY. TRACE PEAT WITH
OCCASIONAL FINE SAND. SEAMS UP TO 2"
THICK
40.5
SATURATED BROWN FIRM FINE TO COARSE
SAND AND FINE GRAVEL. TRACE SILT
WITH OCCASIONAL COBBLES
Boring No.
Project No.
LYON DRILLING CO.Sheet of
Date Started
BORING LOG Date Completed
Driller
lb. Fall in.
lb. Fall in.
16 S 1.4
17 S 1.0
18 S 1.1
19 S 0.5
20 S 0.7
COBBLES AT 57DepthAUGERS SLIGHTLY
HARDER WITH MORE
1.0'/1.5'
Client ELWYN PALMER
Casing Hammer: Wt.
Sample Hammer: Wt.
% RQD
SOIL
Blows on Sampler
Ft.
1.5'/2.0'
Rock
Recovery
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Depth of
Change
7
50/.3
38
75 76.3 17 26
50/.4
171167.0 9 6 14
188 1010
65
60 62.0 1260.0
757.0 7 147
70.9
7426 SHACKHAM ROAD TULLY, N.Y.
90
85
95
100
Weather Conditions:
80
55
65.0
70 70.0 Sample Recovery To
(Ft)
0'/0.5'N
Sample Type0.5'/1.0'
Casing at Hole at
30
PHONE (607)842-6580
REMARKS
MARKED LOCATION
Water atDate
Casing
Ground Water Observations
TimeSoil Sampler 2" SPLIT SPOON
140
Other:
Rock Sampler:
Project
CME 55
3 1/4" I.D. HOLLOW STEM AUGERS
COMPANY
Location
Drill Rig
119 EAST SENECA ST,
ITHACA, NY
Sample Number Sample
Depth
From
(Ft)
55.0
75.0
06/08/15
Boring Location
Surface Elevation
06/08/15
HARRY LYON
AS STAKED, BY CLIENT - RELOCATED 5' NE OF
B3
2 2
80 SUNNY
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TOMPKINS TRUST
67.5
SATURATED BROWN COMPACT FINE TO
BORING TERMINATED AT 76.3
COARSE SAND AND FINE GRAVEL. TRACE
SILT WITH COBBLES
AUGERS VERY HARD
AND COBBLY AT 70.0
Boring No.
Project No.
LYON DRILLING CO.Sheet of
Date Started
BORING LOG Date Completed
Driller
lb. Fall in.
lb. Fall in.
1 S 1.0
2 S 1.1
3 S 0.5
4 S 0.9
5 S 1.1
6 S 0.8
7 S 0.3
8 S 1.1
9 S 1.4
10 S 1.5
11 S 1.0
12 S 1.3
13 S 1.0
14 1.0
15 1.1
33.5
GRADES TO SATURATED BROWN COARSE TO
FINE SAND AND FINE GRAVEL WITH
OCCASIONAL COBBLES
31.5
SATURATED BROWN LOOSE FINE SAND. SOME
SILT. LITTLE MEDIUM TO COARSE SAND
MOIST BROWN FIRM FINE SAND
17.5
SATURATED BROWN LOOSE FINE TO MEDIUM
SAND
SOME FINE GRAVEL (POSSIBLE FILL)
4.0
2.5FINE GRAVEL (FILL)
8.0
B4
1 2
80 SUNNY
"LOOKS CLEAN"
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TOMPKINS TRUST
06/09/15
Boring Location
Surface Elevation
06/10/15
HARRY LYON
BORING RELOCATED 3.0' NE OF
35.0
45.0
40.0
25.0
30.0
13.0Sample Number Sample
Depth
From
(Ft)
2.0
4.0
6.0
Project
CME 55
3 1/4" I.D. HOLLOW STEM AUGERS
COMPANY
Location
Drill Rig
119 EAST SENECA ST,
ITHACA, NY
Other:
19.5
73.5Rock Sampler:06/10/15
78.0
Water atDate
Casing
Ground Water Observations
06/09/15
TimeSoil Sampler 2" SPLIT SPOON
140
16.7
16.8
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
MARKED LOCATION
9:00 AM
06/10/15
76.0
79.0
PHONE (607)842-6580
18.1
17.1
17.3
27.5
22.3
CUTTINGS
REMARKS
10:45 AM
Casing at Hole at
OUT
OUT
30
11:30 AM
22.0
06/10/15
06/11/15
Sample Recovery To
(Ft)
0'/0.5'N
Sample Type0.5'/1.0'
Weather Conditions:
30
5
0.5
15.0
20 20.0
10.0
7426 SHACKHAM ROAD TULLY, N.Y.
40
35
45
50
8.0
22.0
9 9
5 4
2.0
4.0
32.0
16
5 9
6 147
58.0
5
8 12
6.0
4 175
10
10.0
WOR 1
6
3
4 12
8
10
15
12.0 8 5
15.0 43
8 8
13317.0 8 10 4
3 22 5
25 27.0 2 6
7
104 4
2 31 62
37.0 6 7 4 136
3312 1242.0 5 21
947.0 135 88
8550.0 8 13
7
52.0
7
5
5
BLACKTOP
MOIST BROWN FINE TO COARSE SAND. SOME
0.4
FINE GRAVEL. LITTLE BRICK (FILL)
MOIST BROWN LOOSE FINE TO COARSE SAND
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
6.5
Depth of
Change% RQD
SOIL
Blows on Sampler
Ft.
1.5'/2.0'
Rock
Recovery
WOOD IN AUGER
1.0'/1.5'
S#7 DROVE GRAVEL
MOIST BROWN FINE TO COARSE SAND AND
Client ELWYN PALMER
Casing Hammer: Wt.
Sample Hammer: Wt.DepthMOIST BROWN LOOSE FINE TO COARSE SAND
LITTLE FINE GRAVEL. LITTLE BRICK (FILL)
6.0'-8.0' BRICK AND
Boring No.
Project No.
LYON DRILLING CO.Sheet of
Date Started
BORING LOG Date Completed
Driller
lb. Fall in.
lb. Fall in.
16 S 1.0
17 S 1.2
18 S 0.7
19 S 1.2
20 S 1.6
21 S 0.0
AUGERS HARDER
DRILLED 76-79
AT 72.0'
BORING TERMINATED AT 79.0
57.5
76.5
PROBABLE HARD GREY TILL LIKE MATERIAL
B4
2 2
80 SUNNY
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TOMPKINS TRUST
06/09/15
Boring Location
Surface Elevation
06/10/15
HARRY LYON
BORING RELOCATED 3.0' NE OF
74.0
78.5Sample Number Sample
Depth
From
(Ft)
55.0
Project
CME 55
3 1/4" I.D. HOLLOW STEM AUGERS
COMPANY
Location
Drill Rig
119 EAST SENECA ST,
ITHACA, NY
Other:
Rock Sampler:
Water atDate
Casing
Ground Water Observations
TimeSoil Sampler 2" SPLIT SPOON
140
MARKED LOCATION
PHONE (607)842-6580
REMARKS
Casing at Hole at
30
Sample Recovery To
(Ft)
0'/0.5'N
Sample Type0.5'/1.0'
Weather Conditions:
80
55
65.0
70 70.0
7426 SHACKHAM ROAD TULLY, N.Y.
90
85
95
100
72.0
78.6
7 1710
1860.0
1057.0
60 62.0 32
65
6430 40
301267.0 30 18 18
16 2419 35
75 76.0 29 22
15
4119 15
50/.1
7
AUGERS HARDER
WITH OCCASIONAL COBBLES
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Depth of
Change% RQD
SOIL
Blows on Sampler
Ft.
1.5'/2.0'
Rock
Recovery
1.0'/1.5'
COARSE TO FINE SAND AND FINE GRAVEL
Client ELWYN PALMER
Casing Hammer: Wt.
Sample Hammer: Wt.
AUGER REFUSALDepthAT 57.5'
(BUT NOT REAL HARD)
AT 79.0
GRADES TO SATURATED BROWN COMPACT
ON 6/10/15
Boring No.
Project No.
LYON DRILLING CO.Sheet of
Date Started
BORING LOG Date Completed
Driller
lb. Fall in.
lb. Fall in.
1 S 1.3
2 S 1.6
3 S 1.6
4 S 1.3
5 S 1.0
6 S 0.8
7 S 0.3
8 S 0.3
9 S 1.0
10 S 1.4
11 S 0.5
12 S 1.6
13 S 0.6
TRACE HAIR SIZE
MOIST WET BROWN LOOSE FINE TO MEDIUM
SAND. TRACE SILT
SAND. SOME FINE GRAVEL. TRACE COAL.DepthAUGERS VERY EASILY
BUT COBBLY 11-17.5'
1.0'/1.5'
10-12'
TRACE BRICK (FILL)
Client ELWYN PALMER
Casing Hammer: Wt.
Sample Hammer: Wt.
% RQD
SOIL
Blows on Sampler
Ft.
1.5'/2.0'
Rock
Recovery
MOIST BROWN LOOSE FINE TO MEDIUM SAND
("LOOKS CLEAN")
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Depth of
Change
15 BORING
ON EAST SIDE OF
.7-.9 - CONCRETEBLACKTOP
MOIST BROWN FIRM FINE TO COARSE SAND
0.6
16
20
125 57847.0
42.0 3 1 43 3
12537.0 5 7 2
5 65 31
117 9
8
25 27.0 1 4
106 24
28817.0 18 20 9
14 20
20
15
12.0 7 6
9
14
11 9
4 92
10
10.0 78.0
9
7 7
6.0 17 248
32.0
38
15 26
20 18
7 11
2.0
4.0
22.0
8.0
7426 SHACKHAM ROAD TULLY, N.Y.
40
35
45
50
Weather Conditions:
30
5
0.5
15.0
20 20.0
10.0 Sample Recovery To
(Ft)
0'/0.5'N
Sample Type0.5'/1.0'
Casing at Hole at
30 22.0
PHONE (607)842-6580
17.2
14.9
REMARKS
ROOT FIBERS BETWEEN
4:15 PM
10:20 AM 47.0
Water atDate
Casing
Ground Water Observations
06/10/15
TimeSoil Sampler 2" SPLIT SPOON
140
Other:
19.5
44.5Rock Sampler:06/11/15
Project
CME 55
3 1/4" I.D. HOLLOW STEM AUGERS
COMPANY
Location
Drill Rig
119 EAST SENECA ST,
ITHACA, NY
Sample Number Sample
Depth
From
(Ft)
2.0
4.0
6.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
45.0
40.0
06/10/15
Boring Location
Surface Elevation
06/11/15
HARRY LYON
AS STAKED, BY CLIENT
B5
1 2
80 SUNNY
8.2TRACE PEAT
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TOMPKINS TRUST
MOIST BROWN FIRM FINE TO COARSE SAND
MOIST BROWN SOFT SILT. LITTLE FINE SAND
5.2
4.5AND FINE GRAVEL
6.0
7.0
11.0AND FINE GRAVEL
MOIST BROWN FIRM FINE TO COARSE SAND
16.0AND FINE GRAVEL WITH COBBLES
MOIST WET BROWN LOOSE COARSE TO FINE
31.0
MOIST BROWN COMPACT FINE TO COARSE
17.0SAND AND FINE GRAVEL WITH COBBLES
SIMILAR SATURATED
32.5
SATURATED BROWN SOFT SILT. LITTLE FINE
SAND. TRACE ROTTEN ROOT FIBERS
SATURATED BROWN LOOSE COARSE TO
FINE SAND AND FINE GRAVEL
39.0
40.5
SATURATED GREY LOOSE FINE SAND. LITTLE
MEDIUM TO COARSE SAND. TRACE WOOD
41.0
SATURATED BROWN SOFT SILT. SOME FINE
SAND. LITTLE PEAT.
SATURATED GREY BROWN LOOSE FINE TO
SATURATED BROWN LOOSE FINE TO COARSE
SAND AND FINE GRAVEL
COARSE SAND. SOME FINE GRAVEL. LITTLE
SILT
44.0
Boring No.
Project No.
LYON DRILLING CO.Sheet of
Date Started
BORING LOG Date Completed
Driller
lb. Fall in.
lb. Fall in.
14 S 1.6
15 S 1.0
16 S 1.0
17 S 1.2
18 S 1.1
19 S 1.0
20 S 0.1
AUGERS HARDER
AT 76.7'
BORING TERMINATED AT 77.2
COARSE TO FINE SAND AND FINE GRAVEL
SATURATED GREY POSSIBLE SHALE BEDROCK
76.7
54.0
GRAVEL. SOME COARSE TO FINE SAND
B5
2 2
80 SUNNY
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
TOMPKINS TRUST
06/10/15
Boring Location
Surface Elevation
06/11/15
HARRY LYON
AS STAKED, BY CLIENT
75.0
77.0Sample Number Sample
Depth
From
(Ft)
55.0
Project
CME 55
3 1/4" I.D. HOLLOW STEM AUGERS
COMPANY
Location
Drill Rig
119 EAST SENECA ST,
ITHACA, NY
Other:
74.5
OUTRock Sampler:06/11/15
Water atDate
Casing
Ground Water Observations
06/11/15
TimeSoil Sampler 2" SPLIT SPOON
140 2:20 PM
3:45 PM 19.0
PHONE (607)842-6580
22.5
16.4
REMARKS
Casing at Hole at
30 77.2
Sample Recovery To
(Ft)
0'/0.5'N
Sample Type0.5'/1.0'
Weather Conditions:
80
55
50.0
65.0
70 70.0
7426 SHACKHAM ROAD TULLY, N.Y.
90
85
95
100
72.0
77.2
7 652.0 4 10
10 2111
1760.0
1657.0
60 62.0 25
65
4217 17
351667.0 30 19 20
25 1920 45
75 77.0 14 21
33
5130 19
50/.2
10
4
AUGERS HARDER
GRADES TO SATURATED BROWN LOOSE FINE
50.5
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
58.0
Depth of
Change% RQD
SOIL
Blows on Sampler
Ft.
1.5'/2.0'
Rock
Recovery
1.0'/1.5'
AUGER REFUSAL
AT 64.0'
SIMILAR COMPACT
Client ELWYN PALMER
Casing Hammer: Wt.
Sample Hammer: Wt.Depth-POSSIBLE FINE SAND
AT 58.0'
AUGERS EASIER
68'-69'
GRADES TO SATURATED BROWN FIRM
TRACE SILT WITH OCCASIONAL COBBLES
AUGER REFUSAL
AT 77.0'
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APPEAL #2988 506 S. CAYUGA STREET
(THOMAS AMICI)
Appeal of Thomas Amici for Mazza and Amici, LLC, owners of 506 South Cayuga for a variance
from Section 325-8, Column 4, Off-Street Parking, a requirement of the Zoning Ordinance.
On May 5, 1985, the former owner of 506 South Cayuga Street, James Iacovelli appealed to the
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) for a variance, which would allow the conversion of a single-family
home into a two-family unit. Variances were primarily needed because the property provided no off-
street parking and since parking could not be developed on the property due to the lot size and
topography. The Board granted the variance for the lack of off-street parking, as well as the
property’s existing lot size, front yard, side yard, and rear yard deficiencies. However, granting the
variance was conditioned on the owner obtaining a lease agreement on a yearly basis for three off-site
parking spaces within 500 feet of 506 South Cayuga Street.
The current owner, Mazza and Amici, LLC, purchased 506 South Cayuga Street in 1986. They have
provided the three off-site parking spaces over the years, but now state their ability to lease off-site
parking within 500 feet of 506 South Cayuga Street has ended. The property that had additional off-
site parking spaces for 506 South Cayuga Street was sold. The current owner plans to redevelop this
property. The applicant claims that there now is no off-site parking available within 500 feet of 506
South Cayuga Street and is requesting relief from the off-street parking requirements for the duplex.
The property at 506 South Cayuga Street has two units: the four-bedroom unit requires two parking
spaces and the one bedroom apartment requires one space. 506 South Cayuga Street is in an R-3a
Zoning District where neighborhood parking (off-site parking) is allowed. Although a two-family
unit is a permitted in the R-3a Zoning District; Section 325-39 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that
a variance be granted for the parking deficiencies before a Certificate of Compliance can be issued.
CITY OF ITHACA
Board of Zoning Appeals Notice of Appeal
The following description outlines the concerns that relate to development restrictions, the
proposed development, and reason for the appeal at 416-418 E. State St.:
The proposed development and renovation for the property located at 416-418 E. State St. is for a
mixed use building to include a bar, existing and expanded oce space, one apartment, and
unoccupied storage as an accessory use to the bar and oce spaces. The exterior landscape will
also be renovated. The front yard will have a stripped parking lot with a handicapped space, and a
handicapped accessible ramp for access to the front entry of the building. The landcape will be
replanted with new plants. The back entry will also be formalized with a small deck and a set of
stairs that connect the entrance to the base of the retaining wall in the Argos Inn parking lot. An
easement agreement is being signed between the two owners of the property.
The existing building is legally non-conforming for oce and light industrial uses. Therefore, the
redevelopment will include a change of use for large portions of the building. All proposed uses are
permitted as of right with the B-4 zoning district in which the building resides. Likewise, the
building and property complies with zoning for lot size, width at street, number of stories, building
height, front and rear yards, and minimum building height.
A “Zoning Determination” was made by the Director of Zoning Administration, Phyllis Radke, for the
property at 416-418 E. State St. Over the years, the building was expanded in size and with new
uses that were not approved, or have been made illegal through the sale of the adjacent parcel at
406-410 E State St. As a result, the property now has zoning deciencies in relation to both side
yard setbacks and lot coverage (see Site Plan). In addition, depending on the uses in the proposed
development, the property is limited in parking. However, the proposed development for the
property includes provisions to satisfy all parking requirements with shared parking, and therefore,
does not need a parking variance. A Memorandum of Agreement is being signed between East
State LLC and Gateway Plaza Associates, LLC. For the Bar and Restaurant, 22 parking spaces will be
reserved for patrons from 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM. For the Oce, 15 parking spaces will be reserved for
patrons from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A variance is being sought to permit the zoning deciencies.
The side yard setback on the east is decient for less than 18 linear feet of the entire east building
face, which is just over 112 linear feet, with a least setback dimension of +/-3.6’. A residential
building is located a little over 11’ from the building along the east side. The side yard setback on
the west is as small as +/-0.2’ and increases to +/-1.1’ at the northwest corner. The entire west
façade abuts the parking lot for the Argos Inn at 406-410 E State St. The development proposal
includes a permanent easement along the west side to increase the eective setback for potential
building code purposes (increased openings).
The lot coverage of the existing building is currently 60% of the lot area whereas 50% is the
maximum allowed. No enlargement of the building, footprint or height, is planned at this time.
REASON FOR APPEAL:
408 E. State St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
PERSONS NOTIFIED:
sameUnity Inn, LLC
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY
WITHIN 200’ OF
SUBJECT PROPERTY:
MAILING ADDRESS:OWNER:
422-24 E. State St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
sameJonah Freedman
Alicia Freedman
420 E. State St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
209 S. Geneva St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Rosetree Propeties, LLC
500-550 E. Seneca
Ithaca, NY 14850
P.O. Box DH
Ithaca, NY 14853
Cornell University
431 E. Seneca
Ithaca, NY 14850
407 W. Seneca St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Thomas Borg
Margarette Borg
401 E. State St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
323 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
GPA Management, LLC
419 E. Seneca St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
sameVirginia L. August
Matthew Clark
417 E. Seneca St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
sameBenjamin D. Piekut
Ann P. Lewandowski
427 E. Seneca St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
sameCharles Warner Trent Bradley
Charles Randolph Bradley
423 E. Seneca St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
sameAlyssa B. Apsel
413 E. State St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
1284 Ellis Hollow Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
David L. McFarren
415 E. State St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
4445 Waterburg Rd.
Trumansburg, NY 14886
Louis A. Licari
404-406 NY 76
Ithaca, NY 14850
P.O. Box 678
Vestal, NY 13851
140 Seneca Way, LLC
116 Schuyler Pl.
Ithaca, NY 14850
100 Christopher Cir.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Joseph G. Giordano
Alexandra D. Giordano
108 Schuyler Pl.
Ithaca, NY 14850
PO Box 7124
Ithaca, NY 14851
Neil M. Schill
Katherin Achenbach
118 Schuyler Pl.
Ithaca, NY 14850
404 North Wilbur Ave.
Sayre, PA 18840
Timothy T. Terpening
112 Schuyler Pl.
Ithaca, NY 14850
914 E. State St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
William F. Olney
CITY OF ITHACA SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM (SEAF)
Project Information
(to be completed by applicant or project sponsor)
1. Applicant/Sponsor: 2. Project Name:
3. Project Location:
4. Is Proposed Action:
New Expansion Modification/Alteration
5. Describe project briefly:
6. Precise Location (road intersections, prominent landmarks, etc., or provide map):
7. Amount of Land Affected:
Initially: ______ Acres or Sq. Ft. Ultimately: ______ Acres or Sq. Ft.
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 Agricultural Parkland/Open Space
Commercial Other _________________
Describe:
10. Does action involve a permit/approval or funding, now or ultimately, from
governmental agency (federal/state/local): Yes No
If yes, list agency name and permit/approval type:
11. Does any aspect of the action have a currently valid permit or approval?
Yes No
If yes, list agency name and permit/approval type:
12. As a result of proposed action, will existing permit/approval require modification?
Yes No
I certify the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge.
PREPARER'S SIGNATURE: ____________________________ DATE: ________
PREPARER'S TITLE: __________________________________
REPRESENTING: _____________________________________
Ben Rosenblum- East State LLC / Scott Whitham
12,850
416 East State Street
416-418 East State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Multi-story apartments, hotels, commercial businesses and oces, restaurants,
and parking garages are in vicinity
Board of Zoning Appeals; Area and Use Variance
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X
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06/19/2015
Scott Whitham, President, Whitham Planning & Design, LLC
Ben Rosenblum, East State LLC
Eastern downtown Ithaca; 400 block of E. MLK Jr. / E. State Street; East of The Argos Inn and across from Gateway Center.
It is a 2-story, 8,396 gsf existing building. Ground oor includes bar / restaurant,
storage, and oces. The upper oor will have 1 apartment.
Project is requesting an area variance to redevelop
an existing, former manufacturing space. The building’s
ground oor will be converted into a bar/restuarant with
storage and oce spaces, while a residence will be on the 2nd oor.
12,850
Phone: 607.379.9175 Email: whitham@whithamdesign.com 123 S. Cayuga Street Suite 201 Ithaca, NY 14850
July 7, 2015
Phyllis Radke
Director of Zoning Administration, City of Ithaca
108 E. Green Street
Ithaca, N.Y. 14850
Re: 416 East State Street—Board of Zoning Appeals Application—Revisions Addressing Concerns and Questions
Dear Phyllis Radke:
On behalf of the Applicant, East State LLC, enclosed please find the following documents as a resubmission of the
Board of Zoning Appeals Application Package for the proposed 416 East State Street Project located at 416-418 E.
State Street:
1. Board of Zoning Appeals Application Materials
2. Project Drawings;
a. Project and Shared Parking Location
b. Existing Survey
c. Code Review of Project
d. Proposed Project Plans
e. Proposed Project Elevations
3. Short Environmental Assessment Form- City (SEAF);
We have addressed your comments, concerns, and questions in the following manner:
1. For the clarity of our application, we have separated the Site Plan Application of Limited Scope from our
package.
2. In this updated application, storage spaces are more clearly defined as an accessory use to the bar and
office space.
3. We have added more clarity to the application regarding the shared parking agreement being drafted
between East State LLC and Gateway Plaza Associates, LLC. The details of number of spaces per use, and
the times the parking spaces are available, have been added to a new drawing sheet. The drawing describes
context, distance of parking spaces to the project, and number of spaces. The following has also been
added to the description of the project:
a. An agreement is currently being drafted with owners of the Gateway Building to fulfill parking
requirements. For the Bar and Restaurant, 22 parking spaces will be reserved for patrons from
4:30 PM to 1:30 AM. For the Office, 15 parking spaces will be reserved for patrons from 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM.
4. We have double-checked our measurements and numbers regarding square footage and lot coverage.
When the numbers were originally calculated, the exterior porch was not included. Including the porch,
Phone: 607.379.9175 Email: whitham@whithamdesign.com 123 S. Cayuga Street Suite 201 Ithaca, NY 14850
the square footage is 7,714 SF. Our lot coverage was rounded up to 60%, and remains at 60%. Our
numbers reference a survey we received from T.G. Miller on January 27, 2015.
5. We are addressing the illegally constructed apartment in the following manner:
a. Our variance request is for the building uses as they legally exist, which includes light
manufacturing and office space. The illegal apartment would be included as office spaces. In
parallel we have a proposal to the building department for a change of use within the building
and all uses are permitted by zoning (storage areas are accessory). The building permit will make
the apartment space legal by bringing it up to code. The variance is simply for deficiencies in lot
coverage and yard setbacks. It is understood that the change of use is technically the trigger for
requiring the variance to achieve code compliance. However, we also acknowledge that the
granting of a variance does not constitute an approval of the apartment use. Similarly, we cannot
obtain a building permit for a proposal that includes a change of use, i.e. the apartment, until a
variance is granted.
The proposed development and renovation for the property located at 416-418 E. State St. is for a mixed use
building to include a bar, existing and expanded office space, one apartment, and unoccupied storage as an
accessory use to the bar and office spaces. The exterior landscape will also be renovated. The front yard will have a
stripped parking lot with a handicapped space, and a handicapped accessible ramp for access to the front entry of
the building. The landscape will be replanted with new plants. The back entry will also be formalized with a small
deck and a set of stairs that connect the entrance to the base of the retaining wall in the Argos Inn parking lot.
The existing building is legally non-conforming for office and light industrial uses. Therefore, the redevelopment
will include a change of use for large portions of the building. All proposed uses are permitted as of right with the
B-4 zoning district in which the building resides. The property currently has zoning deficiencies in relation to
both side yard setbacks and lot coverage resulting from past use and development of the property and building. In
addition, depending on the uses in the proposed development, the property is limited in parking. However, the
proposed development for the property includes provisions to satisfy all parking requirements with shared parking,
and therefore, does not need a parking variance. An agreement is currently being drafted with owners of the
Gateway Building to fulfill parking requirements. For the Bar and Restaurant, 22 parking spaces will be reserved
for patrons from 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM. For the Office, 15 parking spaces will be reserved for patrons from 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM. A variance is being sought to permit the zoning deficiencies.
We look forward to working with you and presenting the project at the August BZA meeting. If you have any
questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Scott Whitham
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HOUSENO.422-424HOUSENo. 420E D G E O F G R A V E L SANITARYMANHOLEEDGE OF GRAVELGRAVELPARKINGOLD SLATE WALKCONCRETE WALLFREEDMAN (R.O.)591339-002SCHILL & ACHENBACH (R.O.)511086-001N 79°33'02'' W56.10'CITY STREETSCONCRETE WALKCONCRETE WALKCONCRETE WALK5.4'±5.5'±CONCRETE WALLGARAGEPINFOUNDPIPEFOUND4.40'33.10'36.10'69.50'16.73'POLEMEAS. 96.1'± ALONGSTREET LINE TO WEST LINESCHUYLER PLACEGRAVELPARKINGPOLEPOLEBUILDINGNo. 408-410592969-001803/119AUGUSTA & CLARK (R.O.)2508/2592APSEL (R.O.)799/345GIORDANO (R.O.)CURB CUTCURB FACECONCRETE WALKSTONE WALKPIEKUT & LEWANDSKI (R.O.)576 sq. ft.3240 sq. ft.STONE WALLPATIOPATIOPATIOWALKSTONE WALKSTONE WALLUNITY INN LLC (R.O.)549343-003PINFOUNDPINFOUND905/67OLNEY (R.O.)CONCRETE WALK598045-001ROSETREE PROPERTIES (R.O.)CURB FACE42.34' (P TO P)26.19' (P TO P)45.20' (P TO P)116.42' (P TO P)PORCHCONCRETE WALLCONCRETE WALLASPHALT DRIVEPINFOUNDPINFOUNDPINFOUNDPIPEFOUNDSTONE WALLWINDOWWELLWINDOWWELLLEGEND-DOWN SPOUT-LIGHT POLE-UTILITY POLEE.E.-ENTRANCE ELEVATION2.4'±PIPE FOUNDBURIEDPIN FOUND 0.3'SOUTH OF COR2.40'"SUBJECT TO RIGHTS FOR MAINTANENCEOF SEWER AND WATER LINES, SEE160/168, 174/236"GRAVEL DRIVE USED IN COMMON FOR ACCESSTO EAST STATE STREET AND SHARED BETWEENHOUSE 420 AND NO.422-42418' WIDE EASEMENTSEE 769/80CONCRETEWALL27.5'±PUNCH MARK FOUND0.35' SOUTH OF CORCONCRETEWALLRAILROADTIE WALL3.8'±4.6'±4.2'±20'-8"27'-11"LOT AREA = 12850 SFMAX. LOT COVERAGE- 50%= 6425 SFEXISTING BUILDINGFOOTPRINT - 7714* SF (60%)*NOTE: EXCLUSIVE OFEASEMENTEXISTING BIKE LANEPROPOSEDPERMANENTEASEMENT(1245 SF)SETBACK20'-0"SETBACK5'-0"SETBACK10'-0"5'-1"76'-0"35'-0"71'-3"120'-2"17'-8"~2200 FEET~1000 FEET~1000 FEETPROJECTSITEARGOSSENECAGARAGEGREEN STGARAGECAYUGAGARAGESHAREDPARKINGScale:Project No:Date:Drawn by:Checked by:Copyright Jason K Demarest, Architect301 S. Geneva StreetSuite 101Ithaca, New York 14850p: 607.330.4555 f: 607.330.4508www.jkdarchitect.comAs indicated7/6/2015 11:17:09 AMITHACA, NY 14850C1.00Site PlanROSB01416 - 418 E STATE STEAST STATE LLC7/6/15JKDJKDPRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION0'20'10'20'40'Scale: 1" = 20'-0" 1" = 20'-0"1Site Plan 1" = 200'-0"2Site Context MapPARKING REQUIREMENTS:BUSINESS USES- 1 SPACE PER 250 SF4111 SF/ 250 = 17 SPACESRESIDENTIAL USES- 1 SPACE PER DWELLING (UP TO 3 BEDROOMS)1 DWELLING UNIT = 1 SPACEBAR/ RESTAURANT USES- 1 SPACE PER 50 NET SF1071SF/ 50 = 22 SPACESTOTAL PARKING REQUIRED: 40 SPACES****SEE LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR ON-SITE PARKING &SEE SHARED PARKING AGREEMENTS FOR BALANCEOF PARKING REQUIREMENTZONING MAPZONING NOTES:- ALL USES ARE PERMITTED- LOT SIZE, COVERAGE & SETBACKS ARE EXISTING*NOTE: A VARIANCE IS REQUIRED TO RESOLVE EXCEEDED LOT COVERAGE LIMITHISTORIC NOTES:- PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO ILPC REVIEW (EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS)B-4R-2aCBD-60CBD-120CBD-100R-3aR-2aRevision ScheduleNumber DescriptionDatePROJECTSITENOTE: BASE SURVEY BY TG MILLER DATED 1/27/15; CONTOUR INTERVAL IS 2' 1" = 10'-0"4West Elevation 1" = 10'-0"3South Elevation0'Scale: 1" = 10'-0"10'5'10'20'
PROJECTSITEARGOS+/-180' DISTANCE TO USEMEASURED PARCEL TOPARCEL PER ZONINGSHARED PARKINGBar and Restaurant: 22 spaces(Reserved from 4:30PM to 1:30AM)Office: 15 spaces(Reserved from 8:00AM to 5:00PM)PEDESTRIAN WAYScale:Project No:Date:Drawn by:Checked by:Copyright Jason K Demarest, Architect301 S. Geneva StreetSuite 101Ithaca, New York 14850p: 607.330.4555 f: 607.330.4508www.jkdarchitect.com 1" = 30'-0"7/6/2015 11:22:31 AMITHACA, NY 14850C1.01Shared ParkingMapROSB01416 - 418 E STATE STEAST STATE LLC7/6/15JKDJKDPRELIMINARY - NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONRevision ScheduleNumber Description Date 1" = 30'-0"1Shared Parking Map30'15'0'30'60'Scale: 1" = 30'-0"APPROXIMATE SCALE:
Table EB1301.8 Mandatory Safety Scores
A-2 21 32 32
B 30 40 40
R 21 38 38
S-1 19 29 29
1301.7 Summary
Section Safety Parameters Fire Safety (FS) Means of Egress (ME) General Safety (GS)
1301.6.1 Building Height -1.00 -1.00 -1.00
1301.6.2 Building Area 0.51 0.51 0.51
1301.6.3 Compartmentation 4.00 4.00 4.00
1301.6.4 Tenant and Dwelling Unit Separations 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.5 Corridor Walls 2.00 2.00 2.00
1301.6.6 Vertical Openings 7.00 7.00 7.00
1301.6.7 HVAC Systems 5.00 5.00 5.00
1301.6.8 Automatic Fire Detection 9.00 9.00 9.00
1301.6.9 Fire Alarm Systems -5.00 -5.00 -5.00
1301.6.10 Smoke Control 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.11 Means of Egress Capacity 2.00 2.00 2.00
1301.6.12 Dead Ends 2.00 2.00 2.00
1301.6.13 Maximum Exit Access Travel Distance 13.40 13.40 13.40
1301.6.14 Elevator Control 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.15 Means of Egress Emergency Lighting 4.00 4.00 4.00
1301.6.16 Mixed Occupancies 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.17 Automatic Sprinklers -4.00 -2.00 -4.00
1301.6.18 Standpipes 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.19 Incidental Use Area Protection 0.00 0.00 0.00
Building Score - Total Value 38.91 40.91 38.91
FS Score ME Score GS Score
A-2 39 41 39
Mandatory Scores 21 32 32
Score +/-18 9 7
Pass Yes Yes Yes
East State LLC
416-418 E State St
Ithaca, NY
A-2 Analysis
Occupancy: A-2, B, S-1, R-3
Construction Type: VB
SECTION FORMULA VALUE
1301.6.1 Building Height -1.00
AH = Allowable Height from Table 503 40
EBH = Existing Building Height 24
AS = Allowable Height in Stories 1
EBS = Existing Building Height in Stories 2
1.28
-1
1301.6.2 Building Area A-2 B S-1 Total 0.51
Actual Area 1612 4611 1061 7284
Aa = Allowable Area per Floor 6000 9000 9000
Is = Area Increase due to sprinklers 0 0 0
If = Area Increase due to frontage (see
Frontage increase note below)000
At = Tabular Area per floor; Table 503 6000 9000 9000
Amax = Total area of enitre building 18000 27000 27000
9000 13500 13500
Equation EB13-2:
A-2 B S-1
6000 9000 9000
A-2 B S-1
Amax = 3 x Aa, Per 506.1 of NYSBC 3 18000 27000 27000
Equation EB13-3:
Actual stories
2 9000 13500 13500
Aai/1200 Aai/1200 Aai/1200
Equation EB13-4:5.00 7.50 7.50
0.51 0.76 0.76
i = Value for an individual separated occupancy on a floor.
n = Number of separated occupancies on a floor.
§506.2 Frontage increase.
If = Area increase due to frontage. 0
F = Building perimeter which fronts on a
public way or open space having 20 feet
(6096 mm) open minimum width (feet).
91
P = Perimeter of entire building (feet). 366
W = Width of public way or open space (feet)
in accordance with §506.2.1.30
0
East State LLC
416-418 E State St
Ithaca, NY
CF = Construction Factor. 1 if AH-EBH is
positve. Construction Type Factor shown in
Table EB1301.6.6(2) if AH is negative.
1
Aa,max = Allowable area per floor based on
limitations of 506.4
The value for the building height shall be the lesser value determined using the following formulas in Section 1301.6.1.1.
1301.6.3 Compartmentation 4.00
1301.6.4 0.00
§EB1201.6.4.1 Categories. The categories for tenant and dwelling unitseparations are:
1. Category a - No fire partitions; incomplete fire partitions; no doors; doors not self-closing or automatic closing.
2. Category b - Fire partitions or floor assembly less than 1-hour fire-resistance rating or not constructed in accordance with §708
or §711 of the Building Code of New York State, respectively.
X 3. Category c - Fire partitions with 1-hour or greater fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with §708 of the Building Code of
New York State and floor assemblies with 1-hour but less than 2-hour fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with §711 of
the Building Code of New York State or with only one tenant within the fire area.
4. Category d - Fire barriers with 1-hour but less than 2-hour fireresistance rating constructed in accordance with §706 of the
Building Code of New York State and floor assemblies with 2-hour or greater fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with §711
of the Building Code of New York State.
5. Category e - Fire barriers and floor assemblies with 2-hour or greater fire-resistance rating and constructed in accordance with
§706 and §711 of the Building Code of New York State, respectively.
1301.6.5 Corridor Walls 2.00
§EB1201.6.5.1 Categories. The categories for corridor walls are:
1. Category a - No fire partitions; incomplete fire partitions; no doors; or doors not self-closing.
2. Category b - Less than 1-hour fire-resistance rating or not constructed in accordance with §708.4 of the Building Code of New York State.
3. Category c - 1-hour to less than 2-hour fire-resistance rating, with doors conforming to §715 of the Building Code of New
York State or without corridors as permitted by §1018 (typo in code says 1013)of the Building Code of New York State.
X 4. Category d - 2-hour or greater fire-resistance rating, with doors conforming to §715 of the Building Code of New York State.
Tenant and Dwelling Unit Separations
1301.6.6 Vertical Openings 7.00
VO = Vertical opening value.
1301.6.7 HVAC Systems 5.00
1. Category a - Plenums not in accordance with §M602 of the Mechanical Code of New York State. -10 points.
2. Category b - Air movement in egress elements not in accordance with §1016.4 of the Building Code of New York State. -5 points.
3. Category c - Both Categories a and b are applicable. -15 points.
4. Category d - Compliance of the HVAC system with §1016.4 of the Building Code of New York State and §M602 of the
Mechanical Code of New York State. 0 points.
X 5. Category e - Systems serving one story; or a central boiler/chiller system without ductwork connecting two or more stories. +5 points.
1301.6.8 Automatic Fire Detection 9.00
1. Category a - None.
2. Category b - Existing smoke detectors in HVAC systems and maintained in accordance with the Fire Code of New York State.
3. Category c - Smoke detectors in HVAC systems. The detectors are installed in accordance with the requirements for new buildings in
the Mechanical Code of New York State.
4. Category d - Smoke detectors throughout all floor areas other than individual sleeping units, tenant spaces and dwelling units.
X 5. Category e - Smoke detectors installed throughout the fire area.
1301.6.9 Fire Alarm Systems -5.00
1. Category a - None.
X 2. Category b - Fire alarm system with manual fire alarm boxes in accordance with §907.3 of the Building Code of New York State and
alarm notification appliances in accordance with §907.9 of the Building Code of New York State.
3. Category c - Fire alarm system in accordance with §907 of the Building Code of New York State.
4. Category d - Category c plus a required emergency voice/alarm communications system and a fire command station that conforms to
§403.8 of the Building Code of New York State and contains the emergency voice/alarm communications system controls, fire
department communication system controls, and any other controls specified in §911 of the Building Code of New York State where
those systems are provided.
7
7
1
CF = Construction type factor from Table
EB1201.6.6(2)
PV = Protection value from Table
EB1201.6.6(1).
1301.6.10 Smoke Control 0.00
X 1. Category a - None.
2. Category b - The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. Openings are provided in exterior walls at the
rate of 20 square feet (1.86 m2) per 50 linear feet (15 240 mm) of exterior wall in each story and distributed around the building
perimeter at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm). Such openings shall be readily openable from the inside without a key or
separate tool and shall be provided with ready access thereto. In lieu of operable openings, clearly and permanently marked tempered
glass panels shall be used.
3. Category c - One enclosed exit stairway, with ready access thereto, from each occupied floor of the building. The stairway has operable
exterior windows, and the building has openings in accordance with Category b.
4. Category d - One smokeproof enclosure and the building has openings in accordance with Category b.
5. Category e - The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. Each fire area is provided with a mechanical airhandling
system designed to accomplish smoke containment. Return and exhaust air shall be moved directly to the outside without
recirculation to other fire areas of the building under fire conditions. The system shall exhaust not less than six air changes
per hour from the fire area. Supply air by mechanical means to the fire area is not required. Containment of smoke shall be considered
as confining smoke to the fire area involved without migration to other fire areas. Any other tested and approved design that will
adequately accomplish smoke containment is permitted.
6. Category f - Each stairway shall be one of the following: a smokeproof enclosure in accordance with §1019.1.8 of the Building
Code of New York State; pressurized in accordance with §909.20.5 of the Building Code of New York State; or shall have operable
exterior windows.
1301.6.11 Means of Egress Capacity 2.00
1. Category a - Compliance with the minimum required means-of-egress capacity or number of exits is achieved through the use of a fire
escape in accordance with §EB605.3.1.2.
2. Category b - Capacity of the means of egress complies with §1004 of the Building Code of New York State, and the number of exits
complies with the minimum number required by §1019 of the Building Code of New York State.
X 3. Category c - Capacity of the means of egress is equal to or exceeds 125 percent of the required means-of-egress capacity, the means of
egress complies with the minimum required width dimensions specified in the Building Code of New York State, and the number of
exits complies with the minimum number required by §1019 of the Building Code of New York State.
4. Category d - The number of exits provided exceeds the number of exits required by §1019 of the Building Code of New York State.
Exits shall be located a distance apart from each other equal to not less than that specified in §1015 of the Building Code of New York State.
5. Category e - The area being evaluated meets both Categories c and d.
1301.6.12 Dead Ends 2.00
1. Category a - Dead end of 35 feet (10 670 mm) in nonsprinklered buildings or 70 feet (21 340 mm) in sprinklered buildings.
2. Category b - Dead end of 20 feet (6096 mm); or 50 feet (15 240 mm) in Group B in accordance with §1016.3, Exception 2 of the
Building Code of New York State.
X 3. Category c - No dead ends; or ratio of length to width (l/w) is less than 2.5:1.
1301.6.13 Maximum Exit Access Travel Distance 13.40
Allowable: 200
66
13.4
1301.6.14 Elevator Control 0.00
1. Category a - No elevator.
2. Category b - Any elevator without Phase I and II recall.
3. Category c - All elevators with Phase I and II recall as required by the Fire Code of New York State.
4. Category d - All meet Category c; or Category b where permitted to be without recall; and at least one elevator that complies with new
construction requirements serves all occupied floors.
Single-story/NA 0
1301.6.15 Means of Egress Emergency Lighting 4.00
1. Category a - Means-of-egress lighting and exit signs not provided with emergency power in accordance with §2702 of the Building Code
of New York State.
2. Category b - Means-of-egress lighting and exit signs provided with emergency power in accordance with §2702 of the Building Code of
New York State.
X 3. Category c - Emergency power provided to means-of-egress lighting and exit signs, which provides protection in the event of power
failure to the site or building.
1301.6.16 Mixed Occupancies 0.00
1. Category a - Minimum 1-hour fire barriers between occupancies.
X 2. Category b - Fire barriers between occupancies in accordance with §508.3.3 of the Building Code of New York State.
3. Category c - Fire barriers between occupancies having a fire resistance rating of not less than twice that required by §508.3.3
of the Building Code of New York State.
1301.6.17 Automatic Sprinklers -4.00
X 1. Category a - Sprinklers are required throughout; sprinkler protection is not provided or the sprinkler system design is not
adequate for the hazard protected in accordance with §903 of the Building Code of New York State.
2. Category b - Sprinklers are required in a portion of the building; sprinkler protection is not provided or the sprinkler system design
is not adequate for the hazard protected in accordance with §903 of the Building Code of New York State.
3. Category c - Sprinklers are not required; none are provided.
4. Category d - Sprinklers are required in a portion of the building; sprinklers are provided in such portion; the system is one that
complied with the code at the time of installation and is maintained and supervised in accordance with §903 of the Building
Code of New York State.
5. Category e - Sprinklers are required throughout; sprinklers are provided throughout in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Building
Code of New York State.
6. Category f - Sprinklers are not required throughout; sprinklers are provided throughout in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Building
Code of New York State
1301.6.18 Standpipes 0.00
1. Category a - Standpipes are required; standpipe is not provided or the standpipe system design is not in compliance with Section 905.3
of the Building Code of New York State.
X 2. Category b - Standpipes are not required; none are provided.
3. Category c - Standpipes are required; standpipes are provided in accordance with §905 of the Building Code of New York State.
4. Category d - Standpipes are not required; standpipes are provided in accordance with §905 of the Building Code of New York State.
1301.6.19 Incidental Use Area Protection 0.00
NA
0
Table EB1301.8 Mandatory Safety Scores
A-2 21 32 32
B 30 40 40
R 21 38 38
S-1 19 29 29
1301.7 Summary
Section Safety Parameters Fire Safety (FS) Means of Egress (ME) General Safety (GS)
1301.6.1 Building Height 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.2 Building Area 0.76 0.76 0.76
1301.6.3 Compartmentation 4.00 4.00 4.00
1301.6.4 Tenant and Dwelling Unit Separations 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.5 Corridor Walls 5.00 5.00 5.00
1301.6.6 Vertical Openings 7.00 7.00 7.00
1301.6.7 HVAC Systems 5.00 5.00 5.00
1301.6.8 Automatic Fire Detection 8.00 8.00 8.00
1301.6.9 Fire Alarm Systems 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.10 Smoke Control 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.11 Means of Egress Capacity 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.12 Dead Ends 2.00 2.00 2.00
1301.6.13 Maximum Exit Access Travel Distance 16.50 16.50 16.50
1301.6.14 Elevator Control 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.15 Means of Egress Emergency Lighting 1.00 1.00 1.00
1301.6.16 Mixed Occupancies -5.00 -5.00 -5.00
1301.6.17 Automatic Sprinklers 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.18 Standpipes 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.19 Incidental Use Area Protection 0.00 0.00 0.00
Building Score - Total Value 44.26 44.26 44.26
FS Score ME Score GS Score
B 44 44 44
Mandatory Scores 30 40 40
Score +/-14 4 4
Pass Yes Yes Yes
East State LLC
416-418 E State St
Ithaca, NY
B Analysis
Occupancy: A-2, B, S-1, R-3
Construction Type: VB
SECTION FORMULA VALUE
1301.6.1 Building Height 0.00
AH = Allowable Height from Table 503 40
EBH = Existing Building Height 24
AS = Allowable Height in Stories 2
EBS = Existing Building Height in Stories 2
1.28
0
1301.6.2 Building Area A-2 B S-1 Total 0.76
Actual Area 1612 4611 1061 7284
Aa = Allowable Area per Floor 6000 9000 9000
Is = Area Increase due to sprinklers 0 0 0
If = Area Increase due to frontage (see
Frontage increase note below)000
At = Tabular Area per floor; Table 503 6000 9000 9000
Amax = Total area of enitre building 18000 27000 27000
9000 13500 13500
Equation EB13-2:
A-2 B S-1
6000 9000 9000
A-2 B S-1
Amax = 3 x Aa, Per 506.1 of NYSBC 3 18000 27000 27000
Equation EB13-3:
Actual stories
2 9000 13500 13500
Aai/1200 Aai/1200 Aai/1200
Equation EB13-4:5.00 7.50 7.50
0.51 0.76 0.76
i = Value for an individual separated occupancy on a floor.
n = Number of separated occupancies on a floor.
§506.2 Frontage increase.
If = Area increase due to frontage. 0
F = Building perimeter which fronts on a
public way or open space having 20 feet
(6096 mm) open minimum width (feet).
91
P = Perimeter of entire building (feet). 366
W = Width of public way or open space (feet)
in accordance with §506.2.1.30
0
East State LLC
416-418 E State St
Ithaca, NY
CF = Construction Factor. 1 if AH-EBH is
positve. Construction Type Factor shown in
Table EB1301.6.6(2) if AH is negative.
1
Aa,max = Allowable area per floor based on
limitations of 506.4
The value for the building height shall be the lesser value determined using the following formulas in Section 1301.6.1.1.
1301.6.3 Compartmentation 4.00
1301.6.4 0.00
§EB1201.6.4.1 Categories. The categories for tenant and dwelling unitseparations are:
1. Category a - No fire partitions; incomplete fire partitions; no doors; doors not self-closing or automatic closing.
2. Category b - Fire partitions or floor assembly less than 1-hour fire-resistance rating or not constructed in accordance with §708
or §711 of the Building Code of New York State, respectively.
X 3. Category c - Fire partitions with 1-hour or greater fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with §708 of the Building Code of
New York State and floor assemblies with 1-hour but less than 2-hour fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with §711 of
the Building Code of New York State or with only one tenant within the fire area.
4. Category d - Fire barriers with 1-hour but less than 2-hour fireresistance rating constructed in accordance with §706 of the
Building Code of New York State and floor assemblies with 2-hour or greater fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with §711
of the Building Code of New York State.
5. Category e - Fire barriers and floor assemblies with 2-hour or greater fire-resistance rating and constructed in accordance with
§706 and §711 of the Building Code of New York State, respectively.
1301.6.5 Corridor Walls 5.00
§EB1201.6.5.1 Categories. The categories for corridor walls are:
1. Category a - No fire partitions; incomplete fire partitions; no doors; or doors not self-closing.
2. Category b - Less than 1-hour fire-resistance rating or not constructed in accordance with §708.4 of the Building Code of New York State.
3. Category c - 1-hour to less than 2-hour fire-resistance rating, with doors conforming to §715 of the Building Code of New
York State or without corridors as permitted by §1018 (typo in code says 1013)of the Building Code of New York State.
X 4. Category d - 2-hour or greater fire-resistance rating, with doors conforming to §715 of the Building Code of New York State.
Tenant and Dwelling Unit Separations
1301.6.6 Vertical Openings 7.00
VO = Vertical opening value.
1301.6.7 HVAC Systems 5.00
1. Category a - Plenums not in accordance with §M602 of the Mechanical Code of New York State. -10 points.
2. Category b - Air movement in egress elements not in accordance with §1016.4 of the Building Code of New York State. -5 points.
3. Category c - Both Categories a and b are applicable. -15 points.
4. Category d - Compliance of the HVAC system with §1016.4 of the Building Code of New York State and §M602 of the
Mechanical Code of New York State. 0 points.
X 5. Category e - Systems serving one story; or a central boiler/chiller system without ductwork connecting two or more stories. +5 points.
1301.6.8 Automatic Fire Detection 8.00
1. Category a - None.
2. Category b - Existing smoke detectors in HVAC systems and maintained in accordance with the Fire Code of New York State.
3. Category c - Smoke detectors in HVAC systems. The detectors are installed in accordance with the requirements for new buildings in
the Mechanical Code of New York State.
4. Category d - Smoke detectors throughout all floor areas other than individual sleeping units, tenant spaces and dwelling units.
X 5. Category e - Smoke detectors installed throughout the fire area.
1301.6.9 Fire Alarm Systems 0.00
1. Category a - None.
2. Category b - Fire alarm system with manual fire alarm boxes in accordance with §907.3 of the Building Code of New York State and
alarm notification appliances in accordance with §907.9 of the Building Code of New York State.
X 3. Category c - Fire alarm system in accordance with §907 of the Building Code of New York State.
4. Category d - Category c plus a required emergency voice/alarm communications system and a fire command station that conforms to
§403.8 of the Building Code of New York State and contains the emergency voice/alarm communications system controls, fire
department communication system controls, and any other controls specified in §911 of the Building Code of New York State where
those systems are provided.
7
7
1
CF = Construction type factor from Table
EB1201.6.6(2)
PV = Protection value from Table
EB1201.6.6(1).
1301.6.10 Smoke Control 0.00
X 1. Category a - None.
2. Category b - The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. Openings are provided in exterior walls at the
rate of 20 square feet (1.86 m2) per 50 linear feet (15 240 mm) of exterior wall in each story and distributed around the building
perimeter at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm). Such openings shall be readily openable from the inside without a key or
separate tool and shall be provided with ready access thereto. In lieu of operable openings, clearly and permanently marked tempered
glass panels shall be used.
3. Category c - One enclosed exit stairway, with ready access thereto, from each occupied floor of the building. The stairway has operable
exterior windows, and the building has openings in accordance with Category b.
4. Category d - One smokeproof enclosure and the building has openings in accordance with Category b.
5. Category e - The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. Each fire area is provided with a mechanical airhandling
system designed to accomplish smoke containment. Return and exhaust air shall be moved directly to the outside without
recirculation to other fire areas of the building under fire conditions. The system shall exhaust not less than six air changes
per hour from the fire area. Supply air by mechanical means to the fire area is not required. Containment of smoke shall be considered
as confining smoke to the fire area involved without migration to other fire areas. Any other tested and approved design that will
adequately accomplish smoke containment is permitted.
6. Category f - Each stairway shall be one of the following: a smokeproof enclosure in accordance with §1019.1.8 of the Building
Code of New York State; pressurized in accordance with §909.20.5 of the Building Code of New York State; or shall have operable
exterior windows.
1301.6.11 Means of Egress Capacity 0.00
1. Category a - Compliance with the minimum required means-of-egress capacity or number of exits is achieved through the use of a fire
escape in accordance with §EB605.3.1.2.
2. Category b - Capacity of the means of egress complies with §1004 of the Building Code of New York State, and the number of exits
complies with the minimum number required by §1019 of the Building Code of New York State.
X 3. Category c - Capacity of the means of egress is equal to or exceeds 125 percent of the required means-of-egress capacity, the means of
egress complies with the minimum required width dimensions specified in the Building Code of New York State, and the number of
exits complies with the minimum number required by §1019 of the Building Code of New York State.
4. Category d - The number of exits provided exceeds the number of exits required by §1019 of the Building Code of New York State.
Exits shall be located a distance apart from each other equal to not less than that specified in §1015 of the Building Code of New York State.
5. Category e - The area being evaluated meets both Categories c and d.
1301.6.12 Dead Ends 2.00
1. Category a - Dead end of 35 feet (10 670 mm) in nonsprinklered buildings or 70 feet (21 340 mm) in sprinklered buildings.
2. Category b - Dead end of 20 feet (6096 mm); or 50 feet (15 240 mm) in Group B in accordance with §1016.3, Exception 2 of the
Building Code of New York State.
X 3. Category c - No dead ends; or ratio of length to width (l/w) is less than 2.5:1.
1301.6.13 Maximum Exit Access Travel Distance 16.50
Allowable: 200
35
16.5
1301.6.14 Elevator Control 0.00
1. Category a - No elevator.
2. Category b - Any elevator without Phase I and II recall.
3. Category c - All elevators with Phase I and II recall as required by the Fire Code of New York State.
4. Category d - All meet Category c; or Category b where permitted to be without recall; and at least one elevator that complies with new
construction requirements serves all occupied floors.
Single-story/NA 0
1301.6.15 Means of Egress Emergency Lighting 1.00
1. Category a - Means-of-egress lighting and exit signs not provided with emergency power in accordance with §2702 of the Building Code
of New York State.
X 2. Category b - Means-of-egress lighting and exit signs provided with emergency power in accordance with §2702 of the Building Code of
New York State.
3. Category c - Emergency power provided to means-of-egress lighting and exit signs, which provides protection in the event of power
failure to the site or building.
1301.6.16 Mixed Occupancies -5.00
X 1. Category a - Minimum 1-hour fire barriers between occupancies.
2. Category b - Fire barriers between occupancies in accordance with §508.3.3 of the Building Code of New York State.
3. Category c - Fire barriers between occupancies having a fire resistance rating of not less than twice that required by §508.3.3
of the Building Code of New York State.
1301.6.17 Automatic Sprinklers 0.00
1. Category a - Sprinklers are required throughout; sprinkler protection is not provided or the sprinkler system design is not
adequate for the hazard protected in accordance with §903 of the Building Code of New York State.
2. Category b - Sprinklers are required in a portion of the building; sprinkler protection is not provided or the sprinkler system design
is not adequate for the hazard protected in accordance with §903 of the Building Code of New York State.
X 3. Category c - Sprinklers are not required; none are provided.
4. Category d - Sprinklers are required in a portion of the building; sprinklers are provided in such portion; the system is one that
complied with the code at the time of installation and is maintained and supervised in accordance with §903 of the Building
Code of New York State.
5. Category e - Sprinklers are required throughout; sprinklers are provided throughout in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Building
Code of New York State.
6. Category f - Sprinklers are not required throughout; sprinklers are provided throughout in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Building
Code of New York State
1301.6.18 Standpipes 0.00
1. Category a - Standpipes are required; standpipe is not provided or the standpipe system design is not in compliance with Section 905.3
of the Building Code of New York State.
X 2. Category b - Standpipes are not required; none are provided.
3. Category c - Standpipes are required; standpipes are provided in accordance with §905 of the Building Code of New York State.
4. Category d - Standpipes are not required; standpipes are provided in accordance with §905 of the Building Code of New York State.
1301.6.19 Incidental Use Area Protection 0.00
NA
0
Table EB1301.8 Mandatory Safety Scores
A-2 21 32 32
B 30 40 40
R-3 21 38 38
S-1 19 29 29
1301.7 Summary
Section Safety Parameters Fire Safety (FS) Means of Egress (ME) General Safety (GS)
1301.6.1 Building Height 1.00 1.00 1.00
1301.6.2 Building Area 10.50 10.50 10.50
1301.6.3 Compartmentation 4.00 4.00 4.00
1301.6.4 Tenant and Dwelling Unit Separations 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.5 Corridor Walls 2.00 2.00 2.00
1301.6.6 Vertical Openings 7.00 7.00 7.00
1301.6.7 HVAC Systems 5.00 5.00 5.00
1301.6.8 Automatic Fire Detection 6.00 6.00 6.00
1301.6.9 Fire Alarm Systems 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.10 Smoke Control 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.11 Means of Egress Capacity 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.12 Dead Ends 2.00 2.00 2.00
1301.6.13 Maximum Exit Access Travel Distance 16.50 16.50 16.50
1301.6.14 Elevator Control 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.15 Means of Egress Emergency Lighting 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.16 Mixed Occupancies -10.00 -10.00 -10.00
1301.6.17 Automatic Sprinklers -3.00 -1.50 -3.00
1301.6.18 Standpipes 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.19 Incidental Use Area Protection 0.00 0.00 0.00
Building Score - Total Value 41.00 42.50 41.00
FS Score ME Score GS Score
R-3 41 42 41
Mandatory Scores 21 38 38
Score +/-20 4 3
Pass Yes Yes Yes
East State LLC
416-418 E State St
Ithaca, NY
R-3 Analysis
Occupancy: A-2, B, S-1, R-3
Construction Type: VB
SECTION FORMULA VALUE
1301.6.1 Building Height 1.00
AH = Allowable Height from Table 503 40
EBH = Existing Building Height 24
AS = Allowable Height in Stories 3
EBS = Existing Building Height in Stories 2
1.28
1
1301.6.2 Building Area R-3 10.50
Actual Area 1112
Aa = Allowable Area per Floor 13710
Is = Area Increase due to sprinklers 0
If = Area Increase due to frontage (see
Frontage increase note below)0
At = Tabular Area per floor; Table 503 13710 Unlimited Area Allowed- ADJUSTED TO EQUAL 50% OF MAX FS SCORE
Amax = Total area of enitre building 41130
20565
Equation EB13-2:
R-3
13710
R-3
Amax = 3 x Aa, Per 506.1 of NYSBC 3 41130
Equation EB13-3:
Actual stories
2 20565
Aai/1200
Equation EB13-4:11.43
10.50
i = Value for an individual separated occupancy on a floor.
n = Number of separated occupancies on a floor.
§506.2 Frontage increase.
If = Area increase due to frontage. 0
F = Building perimeter which fronts on a
public way or open space having 20 feet
(6096 mm) open minimum width (feet).
91
P = Perimeter of entire building (feet). 366
W = Width of public way or open space (feet)
in accordance with §506.2.1.30
0
East State LLC
416-418 E State St
Ithaca, NY
CF = Construction Factor. 1 if AH-EBH is
positve. Construction Type Factor shown in
Table EB1301.6.6(2) if AH is negative.
1
Aa,max = Allowable area per floor based on
limitations of 506.4
The value for the building height shall be the lesser value determined using the following formulas in Section 1301.6.1.1.
1301.6.3 Compartmentation 4.00
1301.6.4 0.00
§EB1201.6.4.1 Categories. The categories for tenant and dwelling unitseparations are:
1. Category a - No fire partitions; incomplete fire partitions; no doors; doors not self-closing or automatic closing.
2. Category b - Fire partitions or floor assembly less than 1-hour fire-resistance rating or not constructed in accordance with §708
or §711 of the Building Code of New York State, respectively.
X 3. Category c - Fire partitions with 1-hour or greater fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with §708 of the Building Code of
New York State and floor assemblies with 1-hour but less than 2-hour fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with §711 of
the Building Code of New York State or with only one tenant within the fire area.
4. Category d - Fire barriers with 1-hour but less than 2-hour fireresistance rating constructed in accordance with §706 of the
Building Code of New York State and floor assemblies with 2-hour or greater fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with §711
of the Building Code of New York State.
5. Category e - Fire barriers and floor assemblies with 2-hour or greater fire-resistance rating and constructed in accordance with
§706 and §711 of the Building Code of New York State, respectively.
1301.6.5 Corridor Walls 2.00
§EB1201.6.5.1 Categories. The categories for corridor walls are:
1. Category a - No fire partitions; incomplete fire partitions; no doors; or doors not self-closing.
2. Category b - Less than 1-hour fire-resistance rating or not constructed in accordance with §708.4 of the Building Code of New York State.
3. Category c - 1-hour to less than 2-hour fire-resistance rating, with doors conforming to §715 of the Building Code of New
York State or without corridors as permitted by §1018 (typo in code says 1013)of the Building Code of New York State.
X 4. Category d - 2-hour or greater fire-resistance rating, with doors conforming to §715 of the Building Code of New York State.
Tenant and Dwelling Unit Separations
1301.6.6 Vertical Openings 7.00
VO = Vertical opening value.
1301.6.7 HVAC Systems 5.00
1. Category a - Plenums not in accordance with §M602 of the Mechanical Code of New York State. -10 points.
2. Category b - Air movement in egress elements not in accordance with §1016.4 of the Building Code of New York State. -5 points.
3. Category c - Both Categories a and b are applicable. -15 points.
4. Category d - Compliance of the HVAC system with §1016.4 of the Building Code of New York State and §M602 of the
Mechanical Code of New York State. 0 points.
X 5. Category e - Systems serving one story; or a central boiler/chiller system without ductwork connecting two or more stories. +5 points.
1301.6.8 Automatic Fire Detection 6.00
1. Category a - None.
2. Category b - Existing smoke detectors in HVAC systems and maintained in accordance with the Fire Code of New York State.
3. Category c - Smoke detectors in HVAC systems. The detectors are installed in accordance with the requirements for new buildings in
the Mechanical Code of New York State.
4. Category d - Smoke detectors throughout all floor areas other than individual sleeping units, tenant spaces and dwelling units.
X 5. Category e - Smoke detectors installed throughout the fire area.
1301.6.9 Fire Alarm Systems 0.00
1. Category a - None.
2. Category b - Fire alarm system with manual fire alarm boxes in accordance with §907.3 of the Building Code of New York State and
alarm notification appliances in accordance with §907.9 of the Building Code of New York State.
X 3. Category c - Fire alarm system in accordance with §907 of the Building Code of New York State.
4. Category d - Category c plus a required emergency voice/alarm communications system and a fire command station that conforms to
§403.8 of the Building Code of New York State and contains the emergency voice/alarm communications system controls, fire
department communication system controls, and any other controls specified in §911 of the Building Code of New York State where
those systems are provided.
7
7
1
CF = Construction type factor from Table
EB1201.6.6(2)
PV = Protection value from Table
EB1201.6.6(1).
1301.6.10 Smoke Control 0.00
X 1. Category a - None.
2. Category b - The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. Openings are provided in exterior walls at the
rate of 20 square feet (1.86 m2) per 50 linear feet (15 240 mm) of exterior wall in each story and distributed around the building
perimeter at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm). Such openings shall be readily openable from the inside without a key or
separate tool and shall be provided with ready access thereto. In lieu of operable openings, clearly and permanently marked tempered
glass panels shall be used.
3. Category c - One enclosed exit stairway, with ready access thereto, from each occupied floor of the building. The stairway has operable
exterior windows, and the building has openings in accordance with Category b.
4. Category d - One smokeproof enclosure and the building has openings in accordance with Category b.
5. Category e - The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. Each fire area is provided with a mechanical airhandling
system designed to accomplish smoke containment. Return and exhaust air shall be moved directly to the outside without
recirculation to other fire areas of the building under fire conditions. The system shall exhaust not less than six air changes
per hour from the fire area. Supply air by mechanical means to the fire area is not required. Containment of smoke shall be considered
as confining smoke to the fire area involved without migration to other fire areas. Any other tested and approved design that will
adequately accomplish smoke containment is permitted.
6. Category f - Each stairway shall be one of the following: a smokeproof enclosure in accordance with §1019.1.8 of the Building
Code of New York State; pressurized in accordance with §909.20.5 of the Building Code of New York State; or shall have operable
exterior windows.
1301.6.11 Means of Egress Capacity 0.00
1. Category a - Compliance with the minimum required means-of-egress capacity or number of exits is achieved through the use of a fire
escape in accordance with §EB605.3.1.2.
X 2. Category b - Capacity of the means of egress complies with §1004 of the Building Code of New York State, and the number of exits
complies with the minimum number required by §1019 of the Building Code of New York State.
3. Category c - Capacity of the means of egress is equal to or exceeds 125 percent of the required means-of-egress capacity, the means of
egress complies with the minimum required width dimensions specified in the Building Code of New York State, and the number of
exits complies with the minimum number required by §1019 of the Building Code of New York State.
4. Category d - The number of exits provided exceeds the number of exits required by §1019 of the Building Code of New York State.
Exits shall be located a distance apart from each other equal to not less than that specified in §1015 of the Building Code of New York State.
5. Category e - The area being evaluated meets both Categories c and d.
1301.6.12 Dead Ends 2.00
1. Category a - Dead end of 35 feet (10 670 mm) in nonsprinklered buildings or 70 feet (21 340 mm) in sprinklered buildings.
2. Category b - Dead end of 20 feet (6096 mm); or 50 feet (15 240 mm) in Group B in accordance with §1016.3, Exception 2 of the
Building Code of New York State.
X 3. Category c - No dead ends; or ratio of length to width (l/w) is less than 2.5:1.
1301.6.13 Maximum Exit Access Travel Distance 16.50
Allowable: 200
35
16.5
1301.6.14 Elevator Control 0.00
1. Category a - No elevator.
2. Category b - Any elevator without Phase I and II recall.
3. Category c - All elevators with Phase I and II recall as required by the Fire Code of New York State.
4. Category d - All meet Category c; or Category b where permitted to be without recall; and at least one elevator that complies with new
construction requirements serves all occupied floors.
Single-story/NA 0
1301.6.15 Means of Egress Emergency Lighting 0.00
X 1. Category a - Means-of-egress lighting and exit signs not provided with emergency power in accordance with §2702 of the Building Code
of New York State.
2. Category b - Means-of-egress lighting and exit signs provided with emergency power in accordance with §2702 of the Building Code of
New York State.
3. Category c - Emergency power provided to means-of-egress lighting and exit signs, which provides protection in the event of power
failure to the site or building.
1301.6.16 Mixed Occupancies -10.00
X 1. Category a - Minimum 1-hour fire barriers between occupancies.
2. Category b - Fire barriers between occupancies in accordance with §508.3.3 of the Building Code of New York State.
3. Category c - Fire barriers between occupancies having a fire resistance rating of not less than twice that required by §508.3.3
of the Building Code of New York State.
1301.6.17 Automatic Sprinklers -3.00
1. Category a - Sprinklers are required throughout; sprinkler protection is not provided or the sprinkler system design is not
adequate for the hazard protected in accordance with §903 of the Building Code of New York State.
X 2. Category b - Sprinklers are required in a portion of the building; sprinkler protection is not provided or the sprinkler system design
is not adequate for the hazard protected in accordance with §903 of the Building Code of New York State.
3. Category c - Sprinklers are not required; none are provided.
4. Category d - Sprinklers are required in a portion of the building; sprinklers are provided in such portion; the system is one that
complied with the code at the time of installation and is maintained and supervised in accordance with §903 of the Building
Code of New York State.
5. Category e - Sprinklers are required throughout; sprinklers are provided throughout in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Building
Code of New York State.
6. Category f - Sprinklers are not required throughout; sprinklers are provided throughout in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Building
Code of New York State
1301.6.18 Standpipes 0.00
1. Category a - Standpipes are required; standpipe is not provided or the standpipe system design is not in compliance with Section 905.3
of the Building Code of New York State.
X 2. Category b - Standpipes are not required; none are provided.
3. Category c - Standpipes are required; standpipes are provided in accordance with §905 of the Building Code of New York State.
4. Category d - Standpipes are not required; standpipes are provided in accordance with §905 of the Building Code of New York State.
1301.6.19 Incidental Use Area Protection 0.00
NA
0
Table EB1301.8 Mandatory Safety Scores
A-2 21 32 32
B 30 40 40
R 21 38 38
S-1 19 29 29
1301.7 Summary
Section Safety Parameters Fire Safety (FS) Means of Egress (ME) General Safety (GS)
1301.6.1 Building Height -1.00 -1.00 -1.00
1301.6.2 Building Area 0.76 0.76 0.76
1301.6.3 Compartmentation 4.00 4.00 4.00
1301.6.4 Tenant and Dwelling Unit Separations 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.5 Corridor Walls 2.00 2.00 2.00
1301.6.6 Vertical Openings 7.00 7.00 7.00
1301.6.7 HVAC Systems 5.00 5.00 5.00
1301.6.8 Automatic Fire Detection 6.00 6.00 6.00
1301.6.9 Fire Alarm Systems 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.10 Smoke Control 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.11 Means of Egress Capacity 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.12 Dead Ends 2.00 2.00 2.00
1301.6.13 Maximum Exit Access Travel Distance 16.70 16.70 16.70
1301.6.14 Elevator Control 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.15 Means of Egress Emergency Lighting 1.00 1.00 1.00
1301.6.16 Mixed Occupancies -5.00 -5.00 -5.00
1301.6.17 Automatic Sprinklers 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.18 Standpipes 0.00 0.00 0.00
1301.6.19 Incidental Use Area Protection 0.00 0.00 0.00
Building Score - Total Value 38.46 38.46 38.46
FS Score ME Score GS Score
S-1 38 38 38
Mandatory Scores 19 29 29
Score +/-19 9 9
Pass Yes Yes Yes
East State LLC
416-418 E State St
Ithaca, NY
S-1 Analysis
Occupancy: A-2, B, S-1, R-3
Construction Type: VB
SECTION FORMULA VALUE
1301.6.1 Building Height -1.00
AH = Allowable Height from Table 503 40
EBH = Existing Building Height 24
AS = Allowable Height in Stories 1
EBS = Existing Building Height in Stories 2
1.28
-1
1301.6.2 Building Area A-2 B S-1 Total 0.76
Actual Area 1612 4611 1061 7284
Aa = Allowable Area per Floor 6000 9000 9000
Is = Area Increase due to sprinklers 0 0 0
If = Area Increase due to frontage (see
Frontage increase note below)000
At = Tabular Area per floor; Table 503 6000 9000 9000
Amax = Total area of enitre building 18000 27000 27000
9000 13500 13500
Equation EB13-2:
A-2 B S-1
6000 9000 9000
A-2 B S-1
Amax = 3 x Aa, Per 506.1 of NYSBC 3 18000 27000 27000
Equation EB13-3:
Actual stories
2 9000 13500 13500
Aai/1200 Aai/1200 Aai/1200
Equation EB13-4:5.00 7.50 7.50
0.51 0.76 0.76
i = Value for an individual separated occupancy on a floor.
n = Number of separated occupancies on a floor.
§506.2 Frontage increase.
If = Area increase due to frontage. 0
F = Building perimeter which fronts on a
public way or open space having 20 feet
(6096 mm) open minimum width (feet).
91
P = Perimeter of entire building (feet). 366
W = Width of public way or open space (feet)
in accordance with §506.2.1.30
0
East State LLC
416-418 E State St
Ithaca, NY
CF = Construction Factor. 1 if AH-EBH is
positve. Construction Type Factor shown in
Table EB1301.6.6(2) if AH is negative.
1
Aa,max = Allowable area per floor based on
limitations of 506.4
The value for the building height shall be the lesser value determined using the following formulas in Section 1301.6.1.1.
1301.6.3 Compartmentation 4.00
1301.6.4 0.00
§EB1201.6.4.1 Categories. The categories for tenant and dwelling unitseparations are:
1. Category a - No fire partitions; incomplete fire partitions; no doors; doors not self-closing or automatic closing.
2. Category b - Fire partitions or floor assembly less than 1-hour fire-resistance rating or not constructed in accordance with §708
or §711 of the Building Code of New York State, respectively.
X 3. Category c - Fire partitions with 1-hour or greater fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with §708 of the Building Code of
New York State and floor assemblies with 1-hour but less than 2-hour fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with §711 of
the Building Code of New York State or with only one tenant within the fire area.
4. Category d - Fire barriers with 1-hour but less than 2-hour fireresistance rating constructed in accordance with §706 of the
Building Code of New York State and floor assemblies with 2-hour or greater fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with §711
of the Building Code of New York State.
5. Category e - Fire barriers and floor assemblies with 2-hour or greater fire-resistance rating and constructed in accordance with
§706 and §711 of the Building Code of New York State, respectively.
1301.6.5 Corridor Walls 2.00
§EB1201.6.5.1 Categories. The categories for corridor walls are:
1. Category a - No fire partitions; incomplete fire partitions; no doors; or doors not self-closing.
2. Category b - Less than 1-hour fire-resistance rating or not constructed in accordance with §708.4 of the Building Code of New York State.
3. Category c - 1-hour to less than 2-hour fire-resistance rating, with doors conforming to §715 of the Building Code of New
York State or without corridors as permitted by §1018 (typo in code says 1013)of the Building Code of New York State.
X 4. Category d - 2-hour or greater fire-resistance rating, with doors conforming to §715 of the Building Code of New York State.
Tenant and Dwelling Unit Separations
1301.6.6 Vertical Openings 7.00
VO = Vertical opening value.
1301.6.7 HVAC Systems 5.00
1. Category a - Plenums not in accordance with §M602 of the Mechanical Code of New York State. -10 points.
2. Category b - Air movement in egress elements not in accordance with §1016.4 of the Building Code of New York State. -5 points.
3. Category c - Both Categories a and b are applicable. -15 points.
4. Category d - Compliance of the HVAC system with §1016.4 of the Building Code of New York State and §M602 of the
Mechanical Code of New York State. 0 points.
X 5. Category e - Systems serving one story; or a central boiler/chiller system without ductwork connecting two or more stories. +5 points.
1301.6.8 Automatic Fire Detection 6.00
1. Category a - None.
2. Category b - Existing smoke detectors in HVAC systems and maintained in accordance with the Fire Code of New York State.
3. Category c - Smoke detectors in HVAC systems. The detectors are installed in accordance with the requirements for new buildings in
the Mechanical Code of New York State.
4. Category d - Smoke detectors throughout all floor areas other than individual sleeping units, tenant spaces and dwelling units.
X 5. Category e - Smoke detectors installed throughout the fire area.
1301.6.9 Fire Alarm Systems 0.00
X 1. Category a - None.
2. Category b - Fire alarm system with manual fire alarm boxes in accordance with §907.3 of the Building Code of New York State and
alarm notification appliances in accordance with §907.9 of the Building Code of New York State.
3. Category c - Fire alarm system in accordance with §907 of the Building Code of New York State.
4. Category d - Category c plus a required emergency voice/alarm communications system and a fire command station that conforms to
§403.8 of the Building Code of New York State and contains the emergency voice/alarm communications system controls, fire
department communication system controls, and any other controls specified in §911 of the Building Code of New York State where
those systems are provided.
7
7
1
CF = Construction type factor from Table
EB1201.6.6(2)
PV = Protection value from Table
EB1201.6.6(1).
1301.6.10 Smoke Control 0.00
X 1. Category a - None.
2. Category b - The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. Openings are provided in exterior walls at the
rate of 20 square feet (1.86 m2) per 50 linear feet (15 240 mm) of exterior wall in each story and distributed around the building
perimeter at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm). Such openings shall be readily openable from the inside without a key or
separate tool and shall be provided with ready access thereto. In lieu of operable openings, clearly and permanently marked tempered
glass panels shall be used.
3. Category c - One enclosed exit stairway, with ready access thereto, from each occupied floor of the building. The stairway has operable
exterior windows, and the building has openings in accordance with Category b.
4. Category d - One smokeproof enclosure and the building has openings in accordance with Category b.
5. Category e - The building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system. Each fire area is provided with a mechanical airhandling
system designed to accomplish smoke containment. Return and exhaust air shall be moved directly to the outside without
recirculation to other fire areas of the building under fire conditions. The system shall exhaust not less than six air changes
per hour from the fire area. Supply air by mechanical means to the fire area is not required. Containment of smoke shall be considered
as confining smoke to the fire area involved without migration to other fire areas. Any other tested and approved design that will
adequately accomplish smoke containment is permitted.
6. Category f - Each stairway shall be one of the following: a smokeproof enclosure in accordance with §1019.1.8 of the Building
Code of New York State; pressurized in accordance with §909.20.5 of the Building Code of New York State; or shall have operable
exterior windows.
1301.6.11 Means of Egress Capacity 0.00
1. Category a - Compliance with the minimum required means-of-egress capacity or number of exits is achieved through the use of a fire
escape in accordance with §EB605.3.1.2.
2. Category b - Capacity of the means of egress complies with §1004 of the Building Code of New York State, and the number of exits
complies with the minimum number required by §1019 of the Building Code of New York State.
X 3. Category c - Capacity of the means of egress is equal to or exceeds 125 percent of the required means-of-egress capacity, the means of
egress complies with the minimum required width dimensions specified in the Building Code of New York State, and the number of
exits complies with the minimum number required by §1019 of the Building Code of New York State.
4. Category d - The number of exits provided exceeds the number of exits required by §1019 of the Building Code of New York State.
Exits shall be located a distance apart from each other equal to not less than that specified in §1015 of the Building Code of New York State.
5. Category e - The area being evaluated meets both Categories c and d.
1301.6.12 Dead Ends 2.00
1. Category a - Dead end of 35 feet (10 670 mm) in nonsprinklered buildings or 70 feet (21 340 mm) in sprinklered buildings.
2. Category b - Dead end of 20 feet (6096 mm); or 50 feet (15 240 mm) in Group B in accordance with §1016.3, Exception 2 of the
Building Code of New York State.
X 3. Category c - No dead ends; or ratio of length to width (l/w) is less than 2.5:1.
1301.6.13 Maximum Exit Access Travel Distance 16.70
Allowable: 200
33
16.7
1301.6.14 Elevator Control 0.00
1. Category a - No elevator.
2. Category b - Any elevator without Phase I and II recall.
3. Category c - All elevators with Phase I and II recall as required by the Fire Code of New York State.
4. Category d - All meet Category c; or Category b where permitted to be without recall; and at least one elevator that complies with new
construction requirements serves all occupied floors.
Single-story/NA 0
1301.6.15 Means of Egress Emergency Lighting 1.00
1. Category a - Means-of-egress lighting and exit signs not provided with emergency power in accordance with §2702 of the Building Code
of New York State.
X 2. Category b - Means-of-egress lighting and exit signs provided with emergency power in accordance with §2702 of the Building Code of
New York State.
3. Category c - Emergency power provided to means-of-egress lighting and exit signs, which provides protection in the event of power
failure to the site or building.
1301.6.16 Mixed Occupancies -5.00
X 1. Category a - Minimum 1-hour fire barriers between occupancies.
2. Category b - Fire barriers between occupancies in accordance with §508.3.3 of the Building Code of New York State.
3. Category c - Fire barriers between occupancies having a fire resistance rating of not less than twice that required by §508.3.3
of the Building Code of New York State.
1301.6.17 Automatic Sprinklers 0.00
1. Category a - Sprinklers are required throughout; sprinkler protection is not provided or the sprinkler system design is not
adequate for the hazard protected in accordance with §903 of the Building Code of New York State.
2. Category b - Sprinklers are required in a portion of the building; sprinkler protection is not provided or the sprinkler system design
is not adequate for the hazard protected in accordance with §903 of the Building Code of New York State.
X 3. Category c - Sprinklers are not required; none are provided.
4. Category d - Sprinklers are required in a portion of the building; sprinklers are provided in such portion; the system is one that
complied with the code at the time of installation and is maintained and supervised in accordance with §903 of the Building
Code of New York State.
5. Category e - Sprinklers are required throughout; sprinklers are provided throughout in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Building
Code of New York State.
6. Category f - Sprinklers are not required throughout; sprinklers are provided throughout in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Building
Code of New York State
1301.6.18 Standpipes 0.00
1. Category a - Standpipes are required; standpipe is not provided or the standpipe system design is not in compliance with Section 905.3
of the Building Code of New York State.
X 2. Category b - Standpipes are not required; none are provided.
3. Category c - Standpipes are required; standpipes are provided in accordance with §905 of the Building Code of New York State.
4. Category d - Standpipes are not required; standpipes are provided in accordance with §905 of the Building Code of New York State.
1301.6.19 Incidental Use Area Protection 0.00
NA
0
APPENDIX
A:
AREA
OF
EASEMENT,
SHADED
IN
ORANGE.
MAGUIRE FIAT CHRYSLER ADDITION & RENOVATIONS
SA Project No. 14117
July 10, 2015
List of Documents for Sign Variance Application: Appeal # 2992
Board of Zoning Appeals - Application for Appeal pgs. 1-2, dated June 18, 2015
Application Item No. 4 - Reason for Appeal, dated July 7, 2015
Signage Calculation, dated July 7, 2015
Board of Zoning Appeals Worksheet, dated July 7, 2015
Owner's Authorization Form, dated June 18, 2015
Notice of Appeal, dated June 19, 2015
Notice of Appeal Attachment, dated July 7, 2015
List of Property Owners within 200'-0", dated June 18, 2015
Short Environmental Assessment Form, dated June 18, 2015
Drawings
Custom 20' Totem - Fiat Freestanding Sign, dated May, 9, 2011
L1 - Site Layout Plan, Revision No. 5, dated July 7 , 2015
Boundary & Topographic Map, dated September 12, 2013
A3 - Elevations, dated July 7, 2015
CITY OF'ITHACA
108 East Green Street - 3rd Floor lthaca, New York 1485G5690
DEPARTMENT OF PLAI\tlilNG, BIIILDING, ZOhING & ECONOn/ilC DEVELOPMENT
Phyllis Radke, Director of Zoning Administration
Telephone: 607 -274-6550 Fax: 607-274-6558 Email: dgrunder@cityofithaca.org
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS APPLICATION
1. TYPE OF APPEAL:
2. Property
Area Variance
Special Permit
Use Variance
Sign Variance
Action, decision, or interpretation of Zoning Officer
Address: 9o8- 916 EuMTAA EaAT>Use District: 6t)-2
owner's Name: l{A/uvee E.Lwrvl E$r*?|geS , ut
Owner's Address: So4 E, MEADaA 6T.City: tTt-|Aal State:xlv
3. Appellant:aFoHAc' i4. Sautr r*;ll-le; Abr- 9Atav-ev A%tlrr€anrFE
(Name of Appellant)
Address: ZAo e, SrArE qT.
Signature of Appellant
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS
Swom to this \ 7&auy of xAsHYlo.x6NDtNE
Not ry PuUiq Strrc of ltler Yort
Nc.OIOt(626n'6t .
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Condreioir Erfrrcr Aqu*2O, 2016
* Note: In any case in which an appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals seeking an interpretationo special permit, or variance
on behalfofcertain property is submitted and signed by someone other than the current record owner ofthat property, this
form must be submitted along with the appeal.
APPEAL #:
HEARING DATE: Aua.rtr .I,T5
BUILDING PERMIT #: 2216L
RECEIPT #:
City: rrfl !4A State: r.tY
Telephone:bo1.Z11 . o*qq E-MAiI: T},IS A SAAI LILEU. C2Y1
4. Attach Reason for Appeal: (see instruction sheet)
5. Appellant Certification:
I certify that the information submitted with the appeal is true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I
have read, and amfamiliar with those sections of the City of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance that apply to this appeal,
(including Section 325-40, which describes the powers and duties of .the Board of Zgyting Appeals). I also
aclcnowledge that the Board of Zoning Appeals may visit the property glla t spgetfcally/permit ;uch visits.Lfu LlIf)
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2. Application of SEQR determination: _Type I _Type 2 _Unlisted
3. Environmental Assessment form used:
Short Environmental Assessment Fonn (SEAF)
Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
Lead Agency
Determination of Significance
Completed by the Planning Division at preliminary hearing for Site Plan Review
4. A previous appeal ! nur tPnasnot been made for this proposal:
Appeal No._, dated
Appeal No._, dated
Appeal No._, dated
Appeal No._, dated
5. Notes or Special Conditions:
Application Item No. 4 - Reason for Appeal
Name of Project: Maguire Fiat Chrysler Addition & Renovations
Location of Property: 308 - 318 Elmira Road
Property Owner:Maguire Family Enterprises, LLC
Date: July 10, 2015
Maguire Family Enterprises, LLC is planning an addition for Fiat at their Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep
and Ram dealership at 308-318 Elmira Road. As part of the Fiat national branding standards
there is a required freestanding sign. Currently the site has two freestanding 22' height signs on
site, the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram sign that was installed in 2011 at the former 318 Elmira
Road address and the obsolete Car Corner sign that was left in place on the former 312 Elmira
Road site. As part of the previous project constructed in 2011, 312 and 318 Elmira Road were
combined. As part of the related addition project being planned 312-318 Elmira Road will be
combined with 308 Elmira Road. Two entry driveways will be removed and a new entry
driveway will be constructed at the Fiat addition. The Car Corner sign to be removed is near a
driveway that was removed as part of the 2011 project. In summary, the proposed plan would
keep the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Ram sign at the southwest driveway, remove the Car Corner sign
and install a new Fiat sign at the new driveway.
Under Sign Ordinance Section 272-7 (A) two related sign variances are sought for the proposed
freestanding Fiat sign as follows:
1. Freestanding Sign Quantity: The site would have 2 freestanding signs whereas only
1 freestanding sign is permitted.
In lieu of installing the new Fiat sign at the location of the existing Car Corner
sign, a variance is sought to permanently remove the Car Corner sign and to
install the new Fiat sign at the new driveway.
Because the Car Corner sign is "grandfathered" it can be replaced but it cannot be
relocated under the Sign Ordinance.
2. Freestanding Sign Area: The combined area of the 2 freestanding signs at 64 SF is
7 SF greater than permitted under the Sign Ordinance at 57 SF.
The existing Car Corner sign to be removed is approximately 50 SF. The
proposed Fiat sign is 16 SF, so the total freestanding signage area at the site will
be reduced from approximately 98 SF to 64 SF.
In making the determination we request that the Board of Appeals consider the following health,
safety, and welfare of the neighborhood if the variance is granted:
Page 2
Application Item No. 4 - Reason for Appeal
Maguire Fiat Chrysler Addition & Renovations
July 10, 2015
1. There will be a desirable change in the character of the neighborhood as this is a highly
visible site at a very busy intersection in Ithaca, and it is our opinion that the installation
of this new freestanding sign will be logical with the site and create a safer entry
condition and will remove an abandoned sign for a business that no longer exists.
2. Due to the branding standards of the various car manufacturers there is no way to merge
the signs into one freestanding sign, hence the reasoning for two separate freestanding
signs.
3. Despite the ordinance limiting a lot to only 1 freestanding sign, we feel that due to the
combination of the 3 lots (originally 3 lots) and the fact that currently there are two
existing freestanding signs on the property that our request to remove 1 sign and relocate
at new sign at a more logical location that the variance sought is not substantial.
4. It is our opinion that the variance would have no effect on the physical or environmental
conditions of the neighborhood as the site would function in virtually the same manner as
it has in the past.
MAGUIRE FIAT CHRYSLER ADDITION & RENOVATIONS
SA Project No. 14117
July 10, 2015
Signage Calculation
Wall Signs Size (length x width) Area
Proposed Fiat Sign 3'-11 1/4" X 3'-11 1/4" 16 SF
Existing Chrysler Logo 9'-9" x 2'-6" 24 SF
Existing Dodge Letters 8'-10 1/2" x 11 1/8" 8 SF
Existing Maguire Letters 11'-11 7/8" x 2'-0" 24 SF
Existing Jeep Logo 5'-11 1/2" x 2'-4 3/4" 13.6 SF
Existing Ram Logo 8'-10 1/2" x 2'-4" 20.5 SF
Existing Mopar Service Sign 11'-11 1/2" x 2'-11 1/4" 36 SF
TOTAL WALL SIGNAGE 142.1 SF
Allowable wall signage: Building frontage @ 113.25' x 1.5/LF = 170 SF
Allowable wall signage @ 170 SF less proposed @ 142.1 SF equals 27.9 SF less than allowable.
Therefore, proposed wall signs are in compliance with Zoning
Freestanding Signs Size (length x width) Area
Proposed Fiat 3'-11 1/4" x 3'-11 1/4" 16 SF
Existing Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Ram 6'-3" x 7'-9" 48 SF
TOTAL FREESTANDING SIGNAGE 64 SF
Allowable freestanding signage: Building frontage @113.25' x 0.5/LF = 57 SF
Allowable freestanding sign @ 57 SF less proposed @ 64 SF equals 7 SF more than allowable, so
the proposed freestanding sign for Fiat is not in compliance with Zoning.
Therefore a sign variance is required.
TOTAL SIGNAGE (Wall Signs + Freestanding Signs) 206.1 SF
Maximum Signage Allowed in SW-2 250 SF
Allowable total signage @ 250 SF less proposed @ 206.1 SF equals 43.9 SF less than allowable,
therefore, proposed total signage is in compliance with Zoning.
Maguire Fiat Chysler Board of Zoning Appeals Worksheet
Appeal Number BZA-2989 Address 308 and 318 Elmira Road
Use District SW-2 Date 7/7/2015
Applicant Thomas Schickel Owner Maguire Family Enterprises, LLC
Application Type:Area Variance
Column
Number 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14/15 16
Column Title Use Accessory
Use
Off-Street
Parking
Off-Street
Loading
Lot Area
(Sq. Feet)
Lot Width
(Feet)
Number of
Stories
Height in
Feet
% of Lot
Coverage Front Yard Side Yard Other Side
Yard
Rear yard: % of depth
or number of feet,
whichever is less
Minimum
Building
Height
Existing
Condition
and Use
Motor
Vehicle
Sales &
Service
25 3 74,052 402.5'2 25 16%57.3'39.6'48'54.66'
District
Regulations
for Existing
Service
Business
District
11 2 3000
35%
coverage
by
building
5 60 60%
35% of street frontage
occupied by building
15' -34' from curb
None None 15% or 20' but not
less than 10'None
Note Non-
Conforming
Conditions
OK N/A OK OK OK Def.OK OK OK Def.OK OK OK N/A
Proposed
Condition
and/or Use
Motor
Vehicle
Sales &
Service
25 3 94,482 476.22 2 25 14%57.3'39.6'295'54.66'
District
Regulation
for
Proposed
Service
Business
District
23 2 3000
35%
coverage
by
building
5 60 60%
35% of street frontage
occupied by building
15' -34' from curb
None None 15% or 20' but not
less than 10'None
Note Non-
Conforming
Conditions
for Proposal
OK N/A OK OK OK
Def.
(pending PB
approval of
architectural
wall)
OK OK Def. by 23.3'OK OK OK N/A
Notes:
CITY OF'ITHACA
108 East Green Street - 3rd Floor lthaca, New York 14850-5690
DEPARTMENT OF PLAI\IITING, BUILDING, ZOITING & ECONONflC DEVELOPMENT
Phyllis Radke, Director of Zoning Administration
Telephone: 607 -2? 4-6550 Fax: 607 -274-6559 Email: cpyott@cityofithaca.org
OWIIER'S AUTHORIZATION FORM
DATE:
TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS,Ithaca, New York:
APPEAL #:
I (We) Ml.Arrrl-E FlFrur 4kec€grEE6 l-uc of
(Name)
ITI{ALA ,
(M""t.tp"ttt$
rJeut
Owner of the property at 368 - 318 €uW?+, PoAD
41o ELt4taA BOAD
(Street Address)
Y,oalv Haso
(State/Zip)
(Street & Number)
I am the sole owner of the above-mentioned property.
X tnis property is also owned ay Pl\quteli-,
and I have a Power of Attorney to authorize this appeal (attach POA).
STATE OF NEW YORK)
couNTY oF TOMPKINS)
Sworn to this ltfi day of
DlAltNE M. McGARRy
Notary Public, State of New york
No.01MC4817886
Qualified in Tompkins Countv -,
Commission Expires July 3.t, Zciltr-
Note to all those sienine this form:
(1) Owners authorizing another to present an appeal on their behalf should be aware that the Board
may, in granting relief, add reasonable conditions which then become binding on the property.
(2) Especially where a variance is being sought, the owner may be the only person with detailed
information about the property that is essential to the appeal.In such a case authorizing another person
to appeal may be detrimental to the appeal unless the owner is either present at the hearing or sends
another person fully prepared to answer questions about the property and the feasibility of using it
consistent with the zoning ordinance.
CITY OF ITHACA
108 East Green Street - 3rd Floor lthaca, New York 14850-5690
DEPARTMENT OF PLAI\NrNG, BUILDTNG, ZOltrNG & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Phyllis Radke, Director of Zoning Administration
Telephone: 607 -27 4-6550 Fax: 607-274-6559 Email: cpyott@cityofithaca. org
- NOTICE OF APPEAL -
REGARDING ZONING OR SIGN ORDINANCE
CITY OF ITHACA. NEW YORK
APPEAL NO.
TO: Owners of property within 200 feet of 3O6- 3tg € vl.lt?L ?-oF\ and others interested.
FRoM: r v,+ te. ec*rcvev l*ncfurcevlffiffafffue property named above, in a(n) 6.t)zzone.
(name ofperson or agency making appeal)
(frn,lt
1% e, €r,' e 31, lTl-lLLA.{l tqg9 6l 17 !201'
Address Date
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REGARDING:(check appropriate spaces)
Area Variance
Special Permit
Use Variance
Sign Variance
Action, decision, or interpretation of Zoning Officer
City regulations require that you be notified of this appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)' as
described in the attached letter and provide the opportunity for you to comment on it and/or attend the
meetings listed below. Anyone who is considered an interested party may speak for or against the appeal
at the meetings listed below or you may submit a written statement to the BZA before the designated
meeting. There is a time limit of three (3) minutes in which each interested party may address the BZA
during the public hearing portion of the meeting.
The Board of Zoning Appeals bases its decision primarily on the written evidence submitted and
presented to the Board, the testimony gf the interested parties, and on zoning and legal considerations.
The written case record will be available for review beginning one week before the scheduled BZA
meeting held at City Hall, 108 E. Green Street on the 3'o floor. This case has also been referred to the
City's Planning and Development Board that will advise the BZA if granting the relief sought by the
appellant will affect long-term planning objectives. The date of the Planning Board's meeting regarding
this appeal is also listed below.
The Plannine Board will consider this case on Jlul ?8 , ?at5 at 6:00 P.M. in Common
Council Chambers in Citv Hall.
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider this case on AA4$gr A ,?tti at 7:00 P.M. in
Collmon Council C bers in City Hall.
Signature of Appellant
Notice of Appeal: Regarding Zoning Ordinance, City of Ithaca, New York
From: Thomas M. Schickel, dba Schickel Architecture
Regarding: Application Item No. 4 - Reason for Appeal
Name of Project: Maguire Fiat Chrysler Addition & Renovations
Location of Property: 308 - 318 Elmira Road, Ithaca, New York
Property Owner:Maguire Family Enterprises, LLC
Date: July 10, 2015
To : Property Owners of property within 200 feet of 308-318 Elmira
Road and others interested:
Maguire Family Enterprises, LLC is planning an addition for Fiat at their Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep
and Ram dealership at 308-318 Elmira Road. As part of the Fiat national branding standards
there is a required freestanding sign. Currently the site has two freestanding 22' height signs on
site, the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram sign that was installed in 2011 at the former 318 Elmira
Road address and the obsolete Car Corner sign that was left in place on the former 312 Elmira
Road site. As part of the previous project constructed in 2011, 312 and 318 Elmira Road were
combined. As part of the related addition project being planned 312-318 Elmira Road will be
combined with 308 Elmira Road. Two entry driveways will be removed and a new entry
driveway will be constructed at the Fiat addition. The Car Corner sign to be removed is near a
driveway that was removed as part of the 2011 project. In summary, the proposed plan would
keep the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Ram sign at the southwest driveway, remove the Car Corner sign
and install a new Fiat sign at the new driveway.
Under Sign Ordinance Section 272-7 (A) two related sign variances are sought for the proposed
freestanding Fiat sign as follows:
1. Freestanding Sign Quantity: The site would have 2 freestanding signs whereas only
1 freestanding sign is permitted.
In lieu of installing the new Fiat sign at the location of the existing Car Corner
sign, a variance is sought to permanently remove the Car Corner sign and to
install the new Fiat sign at the new driveway.
Because the Car Corner sign is "grandfathered" it can be replaced but it cannot be
relocated under the Sign Ordinance.
2. Freestanding Sign Area: The combined area of the 2 freestanding signs at 64 SF is
7 SF greater than permitted under the Sign Ordinance at 57 SF.
The existing Car Corner sign to be removed is approximately 50 SF. The
proposed Fiat sign is 16 SF, so the total freestanding signage area at the site will
be reduced from approximately 98 SF to 64 SF.
Page 2
Notice of Appeal - Regarding Zoning Ordinance, City of Ithaca, New York
Application Item No. 4 - Reason for Appeal
Maguire Fiat Chrysler Addition & Renovations
July 10, 2015
In making the determination we request that the Board of Appeals consider the following health,
safety, and welfare of the neighborhood if the variance is granted:
1. There will be a desirable change in the character of the neighborhood as this is a highly
visible site at a very busy intersection in Ithaca, and it is our opinion that the installation
of this new freestanding sign will be logical with the site and create a safer entry
condition and will remove an abandoned sign for a business that no longer exists.
2. Due to the branding standards of the various car manufacturers there is no way to merge
the signs into one freestanding sign, hence the reasoning for two separate freestanding
signs.
3. Despite the ordinance limiting a lot to only 1 freestanding sign, we feel that due to the
combination of the 3 lots (originally 3 lots) and the fact that currently there are two
existing freestanding signs on the property that our request to remove 1 sign and relocate
at new sign at a more logical location that the variance sought is not substantial.
4. It is our opinion that the variance would have no effect on the physical or environmental
conditions of the neighborhood as the site would function in virtually the same manner as
it has in the past.
MAGUIRE FIAT CHRYSLER ADDITION & RENOVATIONS
SA Project No. 14117
June 18, 2015
List of Property Owners within 200'-0"
CITY OF ITHACA SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM (SEAF)
Proiect Inforniation
(to be completed by applicant or project sponsor)
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1. Applicant/Sponsor: firoMae t^, lnr-rr,g,e
dba. sav\t()t€w Pht*l neCl^Ce
2. ProjectName:
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3. Projectlocation: 368-BrG i=vvl\?E ?dAD
4. Is Proposed Action:
dN.* DExpansion DModification/Alteration
5. Describe project briefly:lFI6At t- 221-ort trf&.>abND-rxJ4 F|AT ,
rarar..r . AT I,,IEW DA|VEttJAf .Keuytot/Lg,ihha
6. Precise Location (road intersectiofls, prominent landmarks, etc..,^or provide map): {
tour>rutacrt oC ra{€ 1.r'r€^StEanrJ oF ELMICA E-iD. FJD 6. H€ADerl€f .
7.Amount of Land Affected:
Initially: Z8 Acreso Ultimately. Z-6; Acres o
8. Will proposed action comply with existingzoning or other existing land use
restrictions?
E Yes dNo If no, describe briefly: aFtLy aFrg Free+,rrsb rr.l4
3tarJ rb A/"r'vaAg> ?El- Zor,lrJ.l/..
9. What is present land use in vicinity of project:
D Residential D Industrial O Agricultural D Parkland/Open Space
ElCommercial tr Other
Describe: €ularGt F+eD t9 ?Frr-raF-tu.Y 4aF^MeF<-lAL t.rtet
trlDrrlr DurAr E,$tr^J.€,t+ a.$ e+roePtNA ?l.Az.Ar.
10. Does action involve a permit/approval or funding, now or ultimately, from
governmental agency (federal/state/local): d Yes D No
If yes, list agency name and permiVapproval type'. Lrtt or |7Hr6'5 - gqFl ggTvttf
Fcl.la aF zoFtA4 t??Fru+: grarl \rFPAiraa
1 l. Does any aspect of the action have a currently valid permit or approval?
D Yes dNo
If yes, list agency name and permit/approval type:
12. As a result of proposed action, will existing permit/approval require modification?
D Yes dNo
I certify the information provided,
PREPARER'S SIGNATURE:DATE. JdNe ft.zot9
PREPARER'S TITLE: ?Bril4r P A L
REPRESENTING: |LA,ct/'Ew . FP;H ttEetzr€E
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