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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 1985-12-10 Town of Ithaca Environmental Assessment Form - Part II Project Name : William Downing Clustered Subdivision Review Date : December 10 , 1985 TOWN OF ITHACA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM PART II : Project Impacts and Their Magnitudes RE : William Downing , Mitchell Street , 20 - unit clustered subdivision CORRECTIONS TO PART I : # 23 - Mitchell Street is a County Road . # 48 - Number of Planned Residents is ( 20 units X 3 persons / unit ) for a total of 60 persons . Impacts on Land 1 . There is a potentially large environmental impact as a result of physical changes to the project site . This conclusion is based upon the following facts : a ) There will be construction on slopes which exceed 250 . Specifically , units 7 - 12 will be constructed across a slope which exceeds 280 . b ) The first phase construction would be primarily on Rhinebeck silt loam ( RkB ) , Hudson silty clay loam ( HsB ) , and Arkport sandy clay loam ( ArB ) with 2 to 6 percent slopes . The earthwork necessary for the construction of the dam and the roadway would be across alluvial land ( Ab ) and Bath , Valois , and Lansing soils ( BtF ) with a 35 to 60 percent slope . The soils survey indicates that BtF soils are suitable for fill and of generally adaquate strength for high embankments . c ) The average depth to the water table in the subdivision is indicated to be less than 4 feet . d ) The bedrock , Genesee Group and Tully Limestones , in indicated to be between 2 and 10 feet from the surface . e ) The construction of this subdivision will continue for more than one year and involve more than one phase or stage . The potential large impact on the site results from open construction sites being left barren for an extended period of time . The denuded site is more suceptable to soil erosion and loss of topsoil . 2 . There are no unusual landforms on the site which would be adversely affected by this project . This conclusion is based upon an examination of a Townwide map of unique physiographic formations . Town of Ithaca Environmental Assessment Form - Part II Project Name : William Downing Clustered Subdivision Review Date : December 10 , 1985 RECOMMENDATION : Final engineering plans should include a report by a professional soils engineer certifying that the proposed plans will not result in an unstable and potentially dangerous situation on the site . The phasing plan should be implemented so that no land is left disturbed and unvegetated at the end of a construction season . After construction , all disturbed areas should be regraded and revegetated . A landscaping plan speci - fying species and sizes of all plantings should be prepared and filed with the subdivision plat . Impact on Water 3 . There are no protected water bodies which would be affected by this project . This conclusion is based upon the follo - wing facts : a ) The Townwide map of watersheds and surface drainage prepared by the Tompkins County Planning Department does not indicate that there are any protected streams which cross this property . b ) The Townwide map of protected wetlands prepared by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not indicate that there are any wetlands on , adjacent to , or affected by this project . 4 . There is a potentially significant environmental impact upon a non - protected water body as a result of this project . This conclusion is also based upon the following facts : a ) This project will result in a 10 percent or greater increase in the surface area of the drainageway which traverses the property . b ) This project will create a new body of water by impounding the existing drainageway to create a recrea - tional pond . 5 . This project will have no effect on groundwater quality . This conclusion is based upon the following facts : a ) The buildings will be connected to the public water and sanitary sewer system . The existing water supply and sanitary sewage system can handle this expected usage . b ) The subdivision is not located on or adjacent to a groundwater aquifer . This fact is based upon an examination of a Townwide map of groundwater aquifers prepared by the Tompkins County Planning Department and included as part of the Town ' s Comprehensive Plan . C ) This project will not require a discharge permit from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation . G . This project may have a significant impact on drainage flow and surface water runoff . This conclusion is based upon the following facts : a ) There is a major drainageway which bisects the property and is necessary for the proper drainage of the East Hill Plaza / Judd Falls Road developments and immediately adjacent properties . Though this stream may appear Town of Ithaca Environmental Assessment Form - Part II Project Name : William Downing Clustered Subdivision Review Date : December 10 , 1985 intermittent during the dry season , our experience is that it must be prepared to accommodate significant runoff quantities in a short period of time . b ) Drainageways from the Phase I development drain to the pond with slopes in excess of 254 . Drainageways from the Phase II development drain to the pond with slopes in excess of 154 . It is unlikely that sod will be able to be kept on these slopes and riprapping , check dams and other structures will be needed . RECOMMENDATION : The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation must review the plans for the dam and issue an impoundment permit prior to any final approval . In order to minimize the disruption to the drainageway , the developer should consider relocating the access road and utility lines to cross the dam itself , reducing the need for significant upstream earthwork as indicated on the plat . The developer should present a complete drainage plan for this subdivision , prepared by a licensed engineer , and showing the direction of flow of all existing water courses , calculation of the drainage area above the point of entry for each water course entering or abutting the tract , and all changes to the existing drainage system required by the development . Impact on Air Quality 7 . This project will not have an adverse environmental impact on air quality . This conclusion is based upon the following facts : a ) These buildings will be built to State Code insulation requirements and , because of modern improvement in home construction , should be more thermally efficient than the average home in the Town . This increase in thermal efficiency will most likely reduce per capita Townwide demand for energy use for home heating , with some marginal but cumulative effect on air quality . b ) The project will not induce more than 1 , 000 vehicle trips per hour . C ) There will be no incineration, of refuse on the site as a result of this project . d ) The developer should draft a _restrictive covenant indicating that wood stoves will not be permitted within the development . Ornamental fireplaces are permitted . Impact on Plants and Animals 8 . There are no known threatened or endangered species of plant or animal which will be adversely affected by this project . This conclusion is based on the folloc:Ting facts : a ) Maps prepared by the Tompkins County Planning Department describing Game Habitats , Unique Wildlife Habitats , and Forest Land and Unique Floral Regions Town of Ithaca Environmental Assessment Form - Part II Project Name : William Downing Clustered Subdivision Review Date : December 10 , 1985 indicate that there are no species listed on the New York or Federal list using, the site as a habitat . b ) The maps cited above indicate that this project will not result in the removal of any critical or signi - ficant wildlife habitat . 90 There will be no adverse environmental impact on non - endangered or non - threatened species of plants and animals . This conclusion is also based on an examination of maps prepared by the Tompkins County Planning Department describing Game Habitats , Unique Wildlife Habitats , and Forest Land and Unique Floral Regions . Impact on Visual Resources 10 . The project is expected to have some impact on views , vistas , or other aspects of the neighborhood or community visual character . . This conclusion is based upon the fact that the construction of a recreation pond will completely change the natural quality of the existing drainageway . RECOMMENDATION : The impact of this pond , other than its effect on the natural drainage system described above , will be aesthetic and is properly considered under site plan review . In this matter I have no recommendation at this time and I believe that the Town Board should be free to act without prejudice in the determination of environmental impact . Impact on Historical Resources 11 . This project will not impact upon any site or structure of historic , pre - historic or paleontological importance . This conclusion in based on the fact that the parcel to be built upon is presently open land and it is unlikely that the land itself contains any artifacts of pre - historic or paleonto - logical importance . This judgment is based upon the evi - dence that a considerable . amount of building and development along Mitchell Street to this time has not produced evidence of any paleontologically significant artifacts , Impact on Open Space and Recreation 12 . This project will not have a significant impact on the quality or quantity of existing open spaces and recreational opportunities in the community . This conclusion is based upon the following facts : a ) No land is proposed to be dedicated to the Town for a public park or recreation area . b ) Open space will be provided as part of the cluster plan and the maintenance of any recreation facilities will be the responsibility of the homeowner ' s association . c ) Two parcels of open space , including the drainageway and the back acreage , total more than 80 , 000 square feet . Town of Ithaca Environmental Assessment Form - Part II Project Name : William Downing Clustered Subdivision Review Dater December 10 , 1985 Impact on Transportation 13 . This project is not expected to have a significant impact on the existing transportation system . This conclusion is based upon the fact that the entire subdivision is estimated to generate a total additional traffic load of 93 trips per day on Mitchell Street . This change represents an small increase over the present average daily total of the capa - city of the highway . Impact on Energy 14 . This project will have no significant effect on the community ' s sources of fuel and energy . This conclusion is based upon the following facts : a ) All homes to be developed will exceed the insulation requirements of the NYS code . b ) Even if built to the most energy - efficient standards , the number of homes could have only a marginal , though cumulative , effect on the community ' s overall energy use . Impact on Noise . 15 . There will be no significant odors , glare , noise , vibration or electrical disturbances as a result of this project . This conclusion . is based upon the following facts : a ) This project is a residential subdivision for which all dwelling units are to be connected to the public sewer system . b ) There will not be any heavy equipment or machinery not associated with construction or site preparation which will remain on the site following completion of the project . The amount of noise and vibration is there - fore expected to be no greater or . lesser than that associated with and other residential subdivisions in the Town , c ) There are no high voltage electrical devices associated with this development and electrical disturbances are not associated with residential construction of this type . Impact on Health and Hazards 16 . This project will have no impact on public health and safety . This conclusion is based upon the fact that the construction of attached single - family homes has been determined by the Town Board to be a permitted use under the cluster regulations which will not adversely affect the public health , safety or welfare . The buildings in this devlopment will be constructed in conformance with the NYS Life Safety Code and will be inspected . by our Building Inspector before a Certificate of Occupancy may be issued . Town of Ithaca Environmental Assessment Form - Part II Project Name : William Downing Clustered Subdivision Review Date : December 10 , 1985 Impact on Growth and Character of Community or Neighborhood 17 . This project will have no significant adverse impact on the growth and character of the existing community . This conclusion is based upon the following facts : a ) The adjacent properties are owned by Cornell Univer - sity , the Town of Ithaca , and the East LawnhCemetary . Adjacent properties are used for recreational , educa - tional or cemetary purposes and would not be adversly affected by residential uses . b ) In the immediate vicinity of this development are the multiple residence projects Cornell Quarters , Maple Avenue Apartments , Eastwood Commons . The nearest of these three , Eastwood Commons , is also the most similar to the proposed project in terms of construction style , quality , and market profile . c ) The Town Board has a well -established policy of rezoning properties which have been provided with public water and sewer from R30 to R15 in order to encourage the efficient use of available land and public resources . 18 . There has been some public controversy concerning the project at this time . However , this controversy has no significant adverse environmental impact . This conclusion is based upon the following facts : a ) This parcel was originally proposed to be rezoned to R9 in order to permit the development of 30 dwelling units . This project was reviewed by the Planning Board at Publi Hearings November 19 and December 3 , 1985 . At these meetings , a representative of Cornell . University stated that the University had no objection to this type of development at the existing zoning , but objected to a zoning change which increased the number of permitted units . b ) On December 3 , 1985 , the Planning, Board recommended to the Town Board that this parcel not be rezoned to R9 . C ) On December 9 , 1985 , the Town Board considered the R9 rezoning proposal at a Public Hearing . The consensus of the Town Board appeared to support a rezoning to R15 and a Public Hearing was set for December 31 , 19850 REVIEWER ' S COMMENTS : Project Classification : Because this project is substantially contiguous to publicly owned recreation land ( a Town of Ithaca bikeway ) and will result in actions which exceed 25 percent of the thresholds listed below , it is classified as a Type I Action according to Local Law # 3 , 1980 . The reduced standards are given in parentheses , a ) at least 30 ( 7 . 5 ) new residential units to be connected to public utilities at the time of completion ; b ) parking for 100 ( 25 ) vehicles ; c ) a facility with more than 25 , 000 ( 6 , 250 ) square feet of gross floor area ; Town of Ithaca Environmental Assessment Form - Part II Project Name : William Downing Clustered Subdivision Review Date : December 10 , 1985 Lead Agency . As this project involves a rezoning , the Town Board has been designated as the Lead Agency , Minimum Gross Area : The project has a total of 7 . 01 gross acres of land . The acreage is in excess of the five acre minimum required for clustered subdivisions . Zoning : The land is presently zoned R30 , for which one - family clustered dwellings are permitted uses . The developer would like to have the property rezoned to R15 so that a greater number of dwelling units could be clustered on the site . Rezoning to R15 would be consistent with recent prior rezonings and existing Town policy . Open Space Reservation : The cluster subdivision regulations require the subdivider to reserve an open space parcel of at least 10 , 000 square feet . There are two areas in this develop - ment which considerably exceed this requirement . The first is the area of the recreation pond , which is in excess of 40 , 000 square feet . The second , the south corner of the property , is of similar size , roughly triangular in shape . Number of Permitted Dwelling Units : Each lot of the proposed 10 - lot subdivision is normally permitted to be developed with a two - unit dwelling . As a result , 20 dwelling units could be built in the development . The developer is proposing to build 20 single - family units , clustered in buildings of three and six units . In R30 and R15 districts , the cluster regulations res - trict. the developer to no more than 3 . 5 dwelling units per gross acre . for a 7 acre parcel , 3 . 5 units per gross acre yields a density limit of 24 units . Sketch Plan : To determine the number of permitted dwelling units , developer has prepared a conventional subdivisi "the plan which meets all the nominal requirements of the subdivision regulations . All blocks are less than 11500 feet in length . The cul - de - sac is less than 1 , 000 feet long and is terminated with a turnaround with a 50 foot radius . The lots in this plan meet all the lot size requirements of the R15 residential district , with the following corrections : a ) Lots # 1 and # 2 have been drawn from the center of Mitchell Street , rather than from the street right - of -way line . Similarly , the width of lot 1 and the depth of lots # 3 - # 7 are also measured from the center of the street right - of - way . Excluding the portions of the lots shown in the street right - of -way , the dimensions of all ten parcels are as follows : Frontage Depth Total Acreage Lot # 1 100 ' 150 ' 15 , 000 s . f . Lot # 2 110 ' 160 ' 17 , 600 s . f . Lot # 3 100 ' 210 ' 21 , 100 s . f . Lot # 4 100 ' 210 ' 21 , 100 s . f . Lot # 5 100 ' 210 ' 21 , 100 s . f . Lot # 6 100 ' 210 ' 21 , 100 s . f . Lot # 7 100 ' 210 ' 21 , 100 s . f . Town of Ithaca Environmental Assessment Form - Part II Project Name : William Downing Clustered Subdivision Review Date : December 10 , 1985 Frontage Depth Total Acreage Lot # 8 ( 95 ± 1 ) 190 ± ' 15 , 640 s . f . Lot # 9 ( 95 ± 1 ) ( 125 ± 1 ) 18 , 525 s . f . Lot # 10 ( 75 ± ' ) 355 ± ' 31 , 250 s . f . Lot dimensions which do not meet the strict interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance are shown in parentheses . All 10 lots meet the lot area requirements . Lots 8 , 9 , and 10 have one or more deficiencies but all exceed 15 , 000 square feet in gross lot area . On the basis of past subdivision practice and the intent of the cluster regulations , I believe that all 10 lots would be permitted in a conventional subdivision and should be counted toward the cluster plan . Unbuildable Areas : After referring to the Comprehensive Plan , soil maps , US GS topographic maps , and the developer ' s sketch plan , I believe that all 10 mapped lots are buildable as shown . Neighborhood Concerns : I have no information at this time which indicates that this subdivision would be substantially and materially injurious to the use and enjoyment of present owners in the neighborhood . Orderly Development : This subdivision is an infill subdivision which would develop the balance of the private land presently available in this area of Mitchell Street . The remaining proper - ties are owned by Cornell University of other not - for - profit entities . As a result , the orderly development of this area is is directly related to this subdivision . Traffic Conditions : The expected percentage increase in daily traffic on Mitchell Street are within acceptable standards . It is unlikely that the traffic, load on Mitchell Streel would increase significantly in the future because of additional development in the neighborhood . Water and Sewer System : . The entire subdivision will be served by public water and sewer . The public utility system can handle the expected increase in use . Approval of the utility plan by the Tompkins County Health Department is required . A full utility plan will be reviewed by the Town Engineer and Planning Board prior to Final Subdivision Approval . Restriction of Unrelated Persons : The Planning Board may place restrictions on the preliminary and final subdivision restricting the number of unrelated persons who may be permitted to live in this subdivision . If the property were developed as 10 one or two - family houses in an R9 district , our Zoning Ordinance would permit no more than 3 unrelated persons per building , for a total of 30 unrelated persons for the property as a whole . Allocating that number to the 20 recommended dwelling units gives an rounded value of two ( 2 ) unrelated person per dwelling unit . This is a reasonable standard for it allows each unit to be occupied by no more than two unrelated persons , or permits a family to take in a single person as a boarder , roomer , or lodger . Town of Ithaca Environmental Assessment Form - Part II Project Name : William Downing Clustered Subdivision Review Date : December 10 , 1985 Streets : The street is shown with 60 foot rights - of - way . The cul - de - sac is less than 1000 feet , as required . The Mitchell Street intersection will need to be approved by the New York State Department of Transportation . It is the expectation that the roads and utilities of this development will be kept private and maintained by the homeowner ' s association . Solar Access : Solar orientation and gain is a negligable consideration in the review of this project . REVIEWER ' S RECOMMENDATION : Given the expected impacts which this project appears to have on the environment , I recommend a decla - ration of negative environmental significance . I further recommend that this declaration be conditioned upon the provision of the following additional information to the Planning Board in the course of site plan review : 10 Storm Drainage : The developer should prepare a drainage plan , prepared by a licensed engineer , to accompany the Final Subdivision Plan . This report should describe : a ) the direction of flow of all existing water courses ; b ) calculation of the drainage area above the point of entry for each water course entering or abutting the tract ; c ) all changes to the existing drainage system required by the development ; d ) the areas to be drained by each roadside ditch ; e ) the volume of flow ( in ft3 / sec . ) for each drainage area ; f ) the total volume of flow for the subdivision ; g ) the required section for each waterway and culvert , h ) a surface grading plan for a typical lot ; i ) a typical waterway cross - section . 2 . Soils : Final engineering plans should include a report by a Professional soils engineer certifying that the proposed plans will not result in an unstable and potentially dange - rous situation on the site . 3 . Site Planning , Design and Landscaping : Building designs , locations and landscaping will be reviewed when the final plans are developed . A landscaping plan should indicate planting size , species , and location for the project as a whole and a detail sheet fora rep sentative unit . Reviewer ' s Name : er Lov ' own anner Signature : Date : / y Lead Agency Chairman : Noel De Town Supervisor Signature : Date : TOWN :0•F I THACA ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM APPLICANT ' William S . Downing DATE December 10 , 1985 PROJECT 921 Mitchell Street LOCATION Town of Ithaca To be completed and submitted by the applicant . Comments may be written next to the questioi or on additional paper . GENERAL INFORMATION 1 . Applicant - William S . Downing Phone 273 - 6464 Address The DeWitt Building Property Owner Same Phone Address 2 . Location of Proposed Action . (Write Address /Tax Lot ; Attach USGS topographic map with affected lands outlined . ) 921 Mitchell Street , Tax Map Parcels 60 - 1 - 3 & 60 - 1 - z. 3 . Proposed Action . Construction of Cluster Housing Project 4 . Activities and types of operation resulting from the completion of the proposed action . Residential only IDENTIFICATION OF PROPOSED ACTION - - Site Plan and USGS Map 5 . State the time schedules for the proposed action : Planning_ 10 / 15 / 85 - 1 / 1 / 86 Construction 4 / 1 / 86 - 4 / 1 / 88 Design , Documents 1 / 1 / 86 - 3 / 1 / 86 Finished Site Work/ Grading 4 / 1/ 86 - 8 / 1 / 88 Preliminary Site Work 4 / 1 / 86 - 6 / 1 / 86 6 . Describe the proposed construction techniques to be used if building or site development Is involved . Show locations and routes to be used on the site plan . Grading and excavation including equipment vehicles and explosives to be used . Bulldozers— backhoes front end loaders , grader . No ex losives . Transportation of materials to site . - By truck . Disposal of waste materials . By truck Proposed chemical treatments , such as herbicides , dust control , etc . None Special techniques to overcome unusual conditions . None 7 . Describe the type of proposed building and site . materials to be used . Foundation Concrete Structure Wood frame , Concrete block , Brick HVAC Warm air Energy Sources Gas S i d i ng. Cedar/Brick Insulation 6 " Fiberglass in walls , 8 " in ceilings Windows and Glass Wood windows /Double glazing Roof i ng Asphalt shinqles Pavement_ Asphalt penetration . Private Drives only,. Vegetative Cover Lawn and existing Phase le 2 . 20 acres 8 . Total area directly modified by proposed action . Phase 2 : 4 . 14 acres acres 9 . Total re covered b impervious surfaces . • � : 14 , 30 Ph . l : 0 . 24 Ph . l : 0 . 38 Roofs Ph . 20 20 , 000sq . ft . Parking Ph92 : 0 . 30 acres . Roads Ph - 20 0 . 75 acres 10 . Gross building sizes : Present Total 576 sq-. fto No . of Bldgs . l' No . of Floors / Bldg . 2 Proposed Tota114 , 2 8 0 sq . ft . No , of Bldgs . 3 �'s ) No . of Floors / Bldg . 2 Future Total l9 , 000 sq . ft . No . of Bldgs . 5 ( 20 un No . of Floors / Bldg . 2 units ) 11 . Number of proposed Dwelling Units 2' : 2 0 : umber of proposed . Commercial Units None Sizes of Units 24 ' x 35 ' , 2 Stori s� ( 18 ` ' $ jzes of Units None 30 ' x 40 ' , 2 Stories ( 2 Units ) Units ) 12 . Parking : le 46 Existing 2 : 1 : 72 g spaces . . Proposed 52 spaces . Traffic generated / day2 : 80 ( Note . Indirect Contamination Source Permit may be required if 1 , 000 spaces provided . 13 . Show proposed Signs on Site Plan , Size 15 sq . ft . Height above ground : Top 4 / 6 ft . ; Bottom 0 ft . Wording Name of project ( not yet selected ) 14 . Show proposed Lights and other Poles on Site Plan . Height above ground 12 ft . Total Lumens 14 , 000 15 . Name potentially hazardous materials , such as toxic substances , flammables or explosive to be used or disposed of during or after proposed action . None Purpose of materials ( Note : Permits are required from DEC and Tompkins County Health Department . ) 16 . If the resulting activities are either commercial or industrial use , write the materials to be transferred to/ from the site , their frequency , and the mode of transportation . Imported materials Frequency Mode Exported materials Frequency Mode 17 . Describe project history , including controversy perceived by the developer , litigation , court decisions , etc . project is surrounded on three sides by Cornell University property . Cornell officials have been advised of this project and have expressed no objection . Cemetary across st , to north . COMMUNITY FACTORS AND IMPACTS 18 . Designated Zoning of the Site of the proposed action R- 30 19 . Zoning changes or variances being requested from R- 30 to R- 15 modified as shown on site plan . 20 . . Check if the Site of the proposed action is within or next to the following Districts or Areas : Agricultural District Historic Preservation District Floodplain ( HUD designated ) Unique Natural Area Freshwater Wetland 21 . Check which land uses describe the neighborhood character . Single - unit Residential Recreation Multi - unit Residential X Agriculture Commercial Forestry Woodland X Industrial Wildlife / Conservation X Institutional Inactive Transportation Other 22 . Check which public services are being requested or provided , Sanitary Sewage. X Gas X Water X JElectricity Storm Drainage X ITelephone ( Note : Permits may be required from municipality for hook - up . ) 23 . Check which transportation facilities will serve the site of the proposed action . State Highway Sidewalks On - street Parking County Highway One - way Traffic Off - street Parking X Town Highway X Two -way Traffic Bus systems City/ Village Street Traffic Lights 24 . Number of existing buildings affected by the proposed action : 1 Show on the Site Plan . 25 . Name affected buildings or districts known to be historically or archeologically important or which are listed on the Register of Historic Buildiongs . None Show on the Site Plan . - 3 - NATURAL FACTORS AND IMPACTS 26 , Depth to bedrock at Site of proposed action . ( Check more than one if necessary . ) Up to four feet depth X Four feet to ten feet Greater than ten feet 274 If bedrock depth is less than ten feet , check type of bedrock existing at Site of proposed action . X Shale Thinly bedded shale and siltstone Siltstone or sandstone Limestone 28 . Check types of topographic features which describe or are found on the Site . X Level or gently rolling plains = Hilltop Hummocks with small ponds I IH , Ilslde X Glens and gorges I Ivalley bottom 29 . Name the soils as identified in the Soil Sur of Tompkins County which are found on the part of the Site proposed to be modified . Initials may be used . RkB , HsB 30 , Briefly describe the nature and extent of proposed modification of existing slopes or soils or drainage : No changes in slopes or soils is contemplated If necessary , underground drainage - - concrete pipe - - will be installed from center of site to existing drainage . YES NO . 310 -- X Will any wetlands or adjacent areas be modified by the proposed action ? If so designate on the Site Plan the wetlands which will be affected . ( Note : "Wetlands " permit from administering agency required for alteration . ) 32 . P—�--I---� Will any . streams be modified by the proposed action ? If so , designate on the L=J_.J Site Plan which streams will be modified . ( Note : " Dam" or " Disturbance" permit. from DEC is required for modifications . ) 330 X Will any waste materials or effluent be discharged into a stream or ground - waters ? If so , designate on the Site Plan the streams which will be affected . ( Note : SPDES permit from DEC is required for discharges . ) 340 Do any of the following types of vegetation exist on the Site of the proposed action ? X Stands of mature trees greater than 30 feet tall . X Young tree species less than 30 feet tall . X Shrubs , X Terrestrial plants up to two feet high . X Ferns , grasses , sedges , rushes . X Aquatic plants . X Crops , 350 Are any vegetative management techniques currently being practiced on the Site of the proposed action ? YES NO 36 . Will any trees or shrubs be removed by the proposed action ? If so , designate X on the Site Plan the area that is to be affected . 37 • X Are there any plans for revegetation ? If so , briefly explain . Lawns , trees , and shrubs will be planted 38 . X To your knowledge , are there any rare , endangered , or unusual vegetative species which are located on or near the Site of the proposed action ? If so , how are they distributed ? 396 X Will activity cause a change in or affect visual character of natural or cultural landscape features ? 40 . X = To your knowledge , are there any significant wildlife habitats , migration routes , or breeding areas located on or near the Site that might be affected by the proposed action ? 41 . To your knowledge , are there any rare , endangered , endemic , or unusual wild - 1,__ _l X life species which are located on the Site of the proposed action ? If so , how are they distributed ? 42 • X To your knowledge , are there any known unique natural features on or near the Site of the proposed action ? If so , briefly explain . 430 Will any of the following emissions be produced by the proposed action or its resulting activities ? If so , describe the cause . X Ashes X Dust Fumes X Odors X Smoke X Other emissions ( Note : Air Quality Permits from DEC or Tompkins County Health Department may be required . ) 440 X Will there be changes to existing noise or vibration levels due to the pro- posed action or its, resulting activities ? If so , describe the cause . SOCIO - ECONOMIC FACTORS AND IMPACTS 45 . Number of employees during construction . 20 Maximum number of employees present at the Site at one time : 20 46 . Number of employees during activities after completion : 7 47 . If resulting activities are for either Industrial or Commercial use , state the employmen shifts . and number of employees in each shift . Shift Employees Shift Employees Shift Employees Shift Employees 48 . If the resulting activities are for residential use , state the number of planned residen Permanent 90 Seasonal 49 . Briefly describe the nature and amount of indirect growth anticipated as a result of the proposed action or resulting activities . None 50 . Existing community or business or facilities or residential structures requiring relocation . None 51 . If the focus of resulting activities is for residential use check if residence is intended for : ' Low Income Segment Nigh Income Segment Families Medium Income Segment Students Elderly 52 . Will proposed activity substantially change the following socio- economic population distribution ? Income Ethnic Background Race Age COMMENTS 53 . In your judgment , will the proposed action result in a significant environmental impact during construction and /or during use after completion ? None GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES 54 . Check the levels of government and name the agencies having jurisdiction over the pro- posed action . Indicate the required permits by stating "YES " or " NO" if permit has been approved . ( The following pages will advise on the types of actions which require parti - cular permits . ) FEDERAL PERMITS National Pollution Discharge Elimination System : EPA , Region 11 , New York City . Activities in navigable waters : Corps of Engineers , Buffalo . X Other DEC - - No - 6 - STATE PERMITS Certificate of Compatibility and Public Need : PSC , DEC Albany ( Public Utilities ) . X Dam/ Impoundment Construction or Repair : DEC , Environmental Quality Unit , Cortland . Disturbance of Stream Bed / Fill of Navigable Waters : DEC - EQ Unit , Cortland , Incinerator Construction or Operation : DEC - EQ Unit , Syracuse . Indirect Air Contamination Source : DEC - EQ. Unit , Syracuse . Mining : DEC - Mineral Resources Bureau , Albany , Pesticide Purchase , Use ( 7 Permits ) : DEC , Pesticides Bureau , Albany . Process , Exhaust , Ventilation System Construction or Operation : DEC - EQ , Syracuse . Public Water Supply : DEC , Environmental Analysis , Albany (Tompkins County Health Department review) . SPDES : DEC , Environmental Quality Unit , Syracuse ( Tompkins County Health Departmen review) . Stationary Combustion Installation : DEC - EQ Unit , Syracuse . . Wetlands /Adjacent Areas Alterations : DEC - EQ Unit , Cortland . Other COUNTY OF TOMPKINS X Driveways , Culverts : Highway Department . Hazardous Wastes : Health Department , Institutional Use : . Health Department . Mass Gatherings : Health Department . Offensive Materials ( Scavenger Wastes ) . Health Department . X Public Utility Line Extension : Health Department . . Restaurant Use : Health Department . Restricted Burning : Health Department ( DEC - EQ Unit review) . Sanitary Facilities for Realty Subdivisions : Health . Department ( DEC - EQ Unit review Septic Tank Cleaner / Industrial Waste Collection : Health Department ( DEC - EQ review ) Sewage Disposal System : Health Department . Solid Waste Management Facility .: Health Department (DEC - EQ Unit review ) . SPDES ( Pollution. Discharge ) : . Health Department ( DEC - EQ Unit review) . Swimming Use : Health Department . Temporary Residence ( Boarding House , Camp , Day Care , Hotel , Motel , Mobile Home Park Health Department , X Water Supply ( Public ) : Health . Department . Wetlands /Alterations : Wetlands Commission / County Clerk . Other TOWN OF ITHACA Blasting Public Utility Connection Building Permit X Signs Street Opening Subdivision Extraction of Natural Materials Streets and Drainage Land Use Variance Wetlands Alteration Mobile Home Park X Zoning Variance X Multiple Residence Other Planned Unit Development 55 . Sources of Public Funds ( if any ) for proposed action . None 56 . If Federal review under NEPA is required , name Agency : Signature of Applicant ` _ Owner REVIEWER ' S RECOMMENDATIONS : Type of Action : Id 1 .5w— Signature of Reviewer Title Agency Date Reviewed DETERMINATION BY TOWN OF ITHACA BOARD : Negative Declaration - - Determination of Non - Significance . a'y' W Positive Declaration - - Action may be of Significant Environmental Impact . D / EIS Required . Signature of Chairperson /69 Date - 8 -