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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2013-12-09 Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board Monday, December 9, at 5:30 p.m. Minutes Board Members Present: Bill Goodman, Deputy Town Supervisor; Pat Leary, Tee-Ann Hunter, Eric Levine, Rich DePaolo, and Rod Howe Absent: Herb Engman, Supervisor Staff Present: Susan Ritter, Director of Planning, Bruce Bates, Director of Code Enforcement; Mike Solvig, Director of Finance, Judy Drake, Director of Human Resources; Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk; Jim Weber, Highway Superintendent and Susan Brock, Attorney for the Town Agenda Item 1 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Goodman called the meeting to order at 5:34p.m. and stated that he had asked committee chairs to give a report tonight because we have been focusing on the Comprehensive Plan at our study sessions and the agenda is light tonight. Agenda Item 2 Report of Tompkins County Legislature—None Agenda Item 3 Report of Ithaca Common Council—None Agenda Item 4 Persons to be Heard and Board comments Mr. DePaolo referred to an email he sent to the Board regarding the new Information Technology Policy and his objection to language in the terms of use agreement. He thought it was fine to ask people to behave etc. but he objects to asking people,particularly our guests who might be using this network, that whatever they do on the internet is going to be subject to the review of our IT administrator and basically anybody else who wants to see it. He thinks we should revisit the policy because it is intrusive. Mr. Goodman responded he will put it on the Personnel and Organization Committee meeting agenda. Mr. Goodman noted that the only agenda item so far for an end of year meeting is the authorization of payment of vouchers and he suggested that we reschedule the meeting for just prior to the Personnel and Organizational meeting on December 17th if one other board member could attend to fill a quorum. The board agreed and Mr. DePaolo will fill the quorum. Ms. Terwilliger will notify the media of the change and post it on the town website. Agenda Item 5 Consider Acceptance of the Pine Tree Wildlife Preserve TB Resolution No. 2013-132: SEOR— 154: Acceptance of a donation of land (+/- 14 acre parcel) from the Baldwin Trust for use as Town preserve. Whereas, this action is the acceptance by the Town Board of a donation of land approximately 14 acres in size, owned by the Baldwin Trust, and located between Pine Tree Road and Snyder Hill Road, just north and contiguous to the existing Town-owned East Ithaca Nature Preserve, and is being donated with the understanding that it be used in perpetuity for passive recreation as a Town preserve, and TB 12-9-2013 Pg 1 Whereas, this is an unlisted action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board is acting in an uncoordinated environmental review with respect to the project, and Whereas, the Town Board, on December 9, 2013, reviewed and accepted as adequate the short Environmental Assessment Form(EAF), Parts 1, 2 and 3 for this action,now therefore, be it Resolved: that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed based on the information in the EAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the EAF Parts 2 and 3, and, therefore, neither a Full Environmental Assessment Form nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required. Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Rod Howe Vote: Ayes—DePaolo, Howe, Goodman, Leary, Levine and Hunter TB Resolution No. 2013- 155: Acceptance of the Pine Tree Wildlife Preserve Whereas, a local family has generously offered to transfer approximately 14 acres of land between Pine Tree Road and Snyder Hill Road to the Town of Ithaca to be used as a wildlife preserve; and Whereas, the preserve adds to the contiguous 12-acre East Ithaca Nature Preserve and the East Hill (Pew) Trail; and Whereas, the Town Board entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Finger Lakes Land Trust for the cooperative effort of protecting the land graciously offered by the residents who wish to remain anonymous to the extent possible; and Whereas, the Town, previous owners and Finger Lakes Land Trust have successfully completed the transaction and have secured the property for the future enjoyment of the public and the preservation and protection of this significant parcel of land in the Pine Tree Road area; and Whereas, at a meeting on December 9, 2013 the Town Board considered SEQR and made a negative determination of environmental significance regarding the property; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes the acceptance of the Pine Tree Wildlife Preserve for the Town of Ithaca and the filing of the deed with the County Clerk. Moved: Tee Ann Hunter Seconded: Rich DePaolo Vote: Ayes—Hunter, DePaolo, Leary, Goodman, Levine and Howe Agenda Item 6 Acceptance of Utilities and Infrastructure—Longview Cottages Mr. Weber gave the background and noted that the as-builts have been received and approved by Bolton Point and the Town and we have not received a bill for the small portion of the project along Route 96B. TB 12-9-2013 Pg 2 TB Resolution No. 2013 - 156: Acceptance of Water Improvements at Longview Independent Senior Cottages Town of Ithaca Facilities Whereas, Ithacare Center Service Company, Inc. ("Developer"), the owner and the developer of the Longview Patio Homes project located on NYS Rte 96B- Danby Road is offering for dedication to the Town of Ithaca Water utilities shown on the map entitled"Water Line As-built Longview Independent Senior Cottages,NYS Rte 96B—Danby Road, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County,New York,"prepared by Delta Engineers, Architects &Land Surveyors, dated 11/26/2013 and revised 12/2/2013; and Whereas, the Developer has constructed the water mains to Town of Ithaca specifications; and Whereas,the Developer has signed all easements necessary for Town maintenance and upkeep of said water mains; and Whereas,the Developer has provided as-built information on a map entitled"Water Line As- built Longview Independent Senior Cottages,NYS Rte 96B —Danby Road, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County,New York,"prepared by Delta Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, dated 11/26/2013 and revised 12/2/2013; and Whereas, the Director of Public Works has advised the Town Board that the water lines have been constructed in accordance with the Town of Ithaca specifications, now therefore be it Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby accepts as public utilities water facilities as shown on the afore-mentioned As-built Survey Map dated 11/26/2013 and revised 12/2/2013. Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Tee Ann Hunter Vote: Ayes—Howe, Hunter, Leary, Levine, Goodman and DePaolo Agenda Item 7 Consider Consent Agenda Items Minutes of November 7, 2013 were pulled from consent. TB Resolution 2013 - 157 : Adopt Consent Agenda Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the following Consent Agenda items: a. Town of Ithaca Abstract b. Bolton Point Abstract c. Minutes of November 18th, 2013 d. Approval of Commercial Cleaning Contract for Town Hall and Public Works e. Approval of Promotional Appointment—Water Plant Production Operator— SCLIWC— Nash Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Pat Leary Vote: Ayes—DePaolo, Howe, Levine, Leary, Hunter and Goodman TB 12-9-2013 Pg 3 TB Resolution No. 2013 - 157 a: Town of Ithaca Abstract Whereas the following numbered vouchers have been presented to the Ithaca Town Board for approval of payment; and Whereas the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now therefore be it Resolved that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers in total for the amounts indicated. VOUCHER NOS. 4631 - 4676 General Fund Town wide 66,616.88 General Fund Part Town 875.14 Highway Fund Part Town 22,165.22 Water Fund 5,278.13 Sewer Fund 14,467.64 Salt Storage Building Replacement 22,027.09 Whitetail Drive Reconstruction 9,500.00 Fire Protection Fund 42,849.00 Forest Home Lighting District 167.57 Glenside Lighting District 44.34 Renwick Heights Lighting District 63.23 Eastwood Commons Lighting District 150.73 Clover Lane Lighting District 17.56 Winner's Circle Lighting District 57.95 Burlei h Drive Lighting District 59.66 West Haven Road Lighting District 181.88 Coddin ton Road Lighting District 108.37 TOTAL 184,630.39 TB Resolution No. 2013-157b: Bolton Point Abstract Whereas, the following numbered vouchers for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission have been presented to the governing Town Board for approval of payment; and Whereas, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now, therefore,be it Resolved, that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers. Voucher Numbers: 2076-2132 Check Numbers: 14956-15012 Burdick Hill Tanks Project $ 125,794.95 Capital Impr/Repl Project $ 0 TB 12-9-2013 Pg 4 Operating Fund $ 39,878.56 TOTAL $ 165,673.51 Less Prepaid $ 14,712.59 TOTAL $ 150,960.92 TB Resolution 2013 - 157c: Approval of Minutes of November 18, 2013 Whereas, the draft Minutes of the 18, 2013 meetings of the Town Board have been submitted for review and approval; now therefore be it Resolved, that the Town Board hereby approves the submitted minutes as the final minutes of the 18, 2013 meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca. TB Resolution No. 2013 — 157d: Approval of Commercial Cleaning Proposal for Town Hall and Public Works Facility Whereas,the Town has received 4 proposals for commercial cleaning of the Town Hall and 3 proposals for cleaning of Public Works; and Whereas, the Personnel & Organization Committee have reviewed the proposals and recommend Challenge Workforce Solutions as the commercial cleaner for both Town Hall and Public Works; and Whereas, the Town Board has reviewed the said proposals; now, therefore,be it Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve awarding the commercial cleaning contract to Challenge Workforce Solutions; and be it further RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to enter into a contract, which shall not exceed $17,000 to be expended from account numbers A1620.442 and A5132.442. TB Resolution No. 2013 - 157e: Promotional Appointment of Water Treatment Plant Operator- SCLIWC Whereas, the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission has a vacancy in the Water Treatment Plant Operator position in the Production Department; and Whereas, Jason Nash was appointed as a Water Treatment Plant Operator Assistant January 25, 2012; and Whereas, Jason Nash obtained the II-A Certification on November 13, 2013, which is required for promotional appointment to Water Treatment Plant Operator; and Whereas, the Commission on December 5, 2013, promotionally appointed Jason Nash to the Water Treatment Plant Operator position retroactive to November 13, 2013; now, therefore, be it TB 12-9-2013 Pg 5 Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify the Commission's promotional appointment of Jason Nash to the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator, retro- active to November 13, 2013,with no change in pay or benefits; and be it further Resolved, an eight (8)week probationary period applies. TB Resolution 2013 - 158: Approval of Minutes of November 7, 2013 Whereas, the draft Minutes of the November 7, 2013 meetings of the Town Board have been submitted for review and approval; now therefore be it Resolved, that the Town Board hereby approves the submitted minutes, with changes, as the final minutes of the November 7, 2013 meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca. Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Eric Levine Vote: Ayes—DePaolo, Levine, Leary, Goodman, Hunter and Howe Agenda Item 8 Report of Town Officials Mr. Weber reported that the Town purchased and distributed leaf bags to the residents on Hanshaw Road due to the construction going on and the difficulty both for the residents to rake them to the side of the road and the town crews to use the vacuum. Residents seemed to appreciate this effort on our part. Mr. Goodman reported that some representatives of local municipalities are beginning to meet regarding the bylaws of the Association of Towns. He reminded the Board that the approval of the bylaws was tabled last year due to a number of concerns and he has been asked to serve on a new bylaws committee and start all over on a new version. He added that if anyone would like more information or details to let him know. Agenda Item 9 Report of Town Committees Codes and Ordinances Committee - Mr. Goodman reported that they are pushing through through changes to the sign law and with Susan Brock's help they have adopted a new way of approaching it and keeping away from a lot of details of a particular sign and instead focusing on an overall square footage and allowing flexibility within that area. They are also looking at the mining law because the town can regulate certain sized mining operations but we cannot do much with the state-regulated ones. The Committee has also started working on the issue of outdoor burning including backyard campfires. They have decided not to deal with in-house burning such as indoor woodstoves. The committee is looking at setting setbacks for campfires and regulating outdoor wood boilers (OWB)which have become an issue in some areas for the smoke they emit. Setbacks, chimney size and seasonal hours or operation are being discussed. Mr. Goodman and Ms. Leary also continue to work on an affordable housing ordinance draft; they are looking at models from other communities. Mr. DePaolo asked if the state regulates OWBs and Mr. Goodman responded that they do,but the committee does not think their restrictions are strong enough, especially with setback distances. TB 12-9-2013 Pg 6 Personnel and Organization—Mr. Goodman reported that the town has hired a consultant to do a wage and benefit study and they are gathering information from other municipalities which will be useful during union negotiations this coming year. The committee also discussed and approved having a consultant come in and review the front area of Town Hall for improvements in productivity and customer service. Mr. DePaolo asked about that and wanted to know the background on the need for this study. Mr. Bates explained this came out of the Codes Smart Work study and the PEZ smart work study. From that, the SAC group looked at customer flow, distractions, noise, friendliness etc. When it was designed it worked better than what people were used to but issues have been identified. SAC worked on this for 18 months and felt we had done everything we could and it was time for a consultant with the expertize to evaluate what could be done and draw up designs to present. Mr. DePaolo wondered why we would go back to the same person who was involved in the original design and Mr. Bates responded that we have different criteria now as well as staff levels and processes. Mr. DePaolo asked if the issue is in- house communication or issues that are driving this as well and Mr. Bates responded that coverage and communication is an issue that could be addressed. Ms. Hunter noted that people are always saying we have less staff up front and that third person was grant funded and not funded by the Town and should not be a reason used for reorganizing. Mr. Bates responded that it is more to work as a cohesive group and develop teamwork. Mr. DePaolo asked how many people come in a day that are misdirected or not finding what they need and Mr. Bates responded there is not a number identified but the perception that people are not directed well in the layout we have. Mr. DePaolo asked about the funding and Mr. Solvig responded that the money is in the 2013 budget for the study and he was in favor of it because the building is getting older and we are starting to talk about replacing the rugs and the fiber optics and if we have to take everything down we should not put it back up the way it is if we think there is a better way to do it. We are trying to lay it out so we are prepared when we have the opportunity or the need to redo everything. This study or evaluation would give us an idea of the options and the costs. Budget Committee — Mr. Levine reported that the committee will be trying to bring more discussion items to the board at study sessions to get the whole board involved more in the beginning and there are no surprises later in the year. Ms. Hunter stated that she would be very interested to hear about long-term debt as we start dealing with the next 10 years and developing a system for prioritizing our expenditures to match our dwindling resources and Mr. Levine agreed. Planning Committee — Mr. DePaolo reported that they heard from Susan Cosentini about the Five Mile Drive project and she is not interested in pursuing a PDZ but wants to go for rezoning from LDR to MDR with cluster development for around 21 units. Mr. DePaolo noted that her potential development was used in the recent form based study. The committee also looked at the Conservation Zone at Coy Glen which has since passed the board and started a preliminary discussion on priorities for the town's parks and trails which might lead to a revision of the 1997 Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan we have. The committee heard from Cynthia Brock from the City regarding the issue of crime, perceived and real, related to West Hill and subsidized housing. C. Brock seems to think that Ithaca Housing Authority has a good management style with fewer problems and they are looking at TB 12-9-2013 Pg 7 trying to persuade the out of town management groups to use some of those management styles to improve our issues. The committee had a follow-up presentation with Noah Demerest about form based code demonstration study and it was helpful to learn from him and staff about how things were placed on the map and how some things were put on the map to stimulate discussion and look at pros and cons and they did discussed the idea that we really need to be working collaboratively with the City. Ms. Erb reported on her attendance of City Comp Plan meetings that there was some attention being paid to that but there is an attitude within the city that they have to build as much as they can in the city and they are trying to remove any and all barriers to development and focusing on infill and building up. Questions/Discussion The report from Ms. Erb regarding the City's planning ideas engendered a discussion amongst the Board about how we can work with the City and the County during their comprehensive planning process and establish some kind of dialogue with them since their plans affect our residents and our boundaries and planning should not follow municipal boundaries only; land use doesn't follow strict lines and what each of us does affects the other. Ms. Leary stated that she is not willing to let the Town become the City's greenspace and they need to know that. Public Works Community—Mr. Weber reported that the damage from the recent heavy rains in August have been focusing on Elm St. Extension and possible repairs or options as well as the speed indicators which should be up and running next month and an educational piece on the sewer relining process which the Board found interesting. AdHoc —Fire: Mr. Goodman reported that he and Mr. Levine have been meeting with two city representatives regarding fire protection and they are trying to figure out ways to get more money from not-for-profits/colleges. Intermunicipal Mr. Goodman reported that Bolton Point has been looking into the idea of decreasing the minimum usage amount in response to people who would like to promote water conservation and they have decided to hire a consultant to make sure their numbers are right and then move forward with suggestion. The issue is how to make sure they still collect enough to keep operations going and capital projects but also promote conservation. Ms. Drake noted that Jack Rueckeim has announced his intention to retire in the next year. Health Consortium—Ms. Drake reported that the consortium is going well and they are hoping to get back the money they originally paid out to get the consortium going back this year, which is two years earlier than expected. They are also have an RFP for a consultant who works with them and they are looking at the idea of an executive director to keep continuity amongst the board because the other members of the consortium are elected officials who may come and go. Correspondence TB 12-9-2013 Pg 8 Mr. Goodman discussed the email he forwarded to the board regarding a request to rename Briarwood Rd to Lucente Lane in honor of Mr. Rocco Lucente. His son-in-law, Mark Lesselroth has requested this and hoped to have a decision by Mr. Lucente's birthday in April. Mr. Goodman noted that we have never done this in the past and suggested referring the request to the Public Works Committee. Agreed. Meeting was adjourned at 7:47p.m. SubmituS by Paulette Teiwilliger TB 12-9-2013 Pg9 617.20 Appendix B Short Environmental Assessment Form Instructions for Completing Part 1 - Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fiilly respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 - Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Baldwin Trust - Acceptance of Preserve Property Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 149 Pine Tree Road Brief Description of Proposed Action: The proposal is for the Town of Ithaca to accept a 14.15 +/- acre parcel of property from the Frank C. Baldwin, Jr. Trust, for use as a preserve. The parcel is located between Pine Tree Road and Snyder Hill Road, to the north of the East Ithaca Nature Preserve. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Town of Ithaca Telephone: 607-273-1721 E-Mail: Address: 215 North Tioga Street City/PO: Ithaca State: NY Zip Code: 14850 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. NO 0 YES □ 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other governmental Agency? If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: Town of Ithaca Planning Board - Subdivision Approval (December 3, 2013) NO YES □0 3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 14.15 acres N/A acres 14.15 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, adjoining and near the proposed action. □ Urban □ Rural (non-agriculture) l~l Industrial PI Commercial 0 Residential (suburban) □Forest (ZlAgriculture □ Aquatic □ Other (specify): ElParkland Page 1 of 4 RESET 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? no YES N/A □0 □ □0 □ 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? NO YES □0 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes, identify: NO YES 0 □ 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b. Are public transportation service(s) available at or near the site of the proposed action? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed action? NO YES 0 □ □0 □0 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: N/A NO YES 0 □ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: NO YES 0 □N/A 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: N/A NO YES 0 □ 12. a. Does the site contain a structure that is listed on either the State or National Register of Historic Places? b. Is the proposed action located in an archeological sensitive area? NO YES 0 □ □0 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: NO YES 0 □ 0 □ 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: □ Shoreline □ Forest 0 Agricultural/grasslands 0 Early mid-successional □ Wetland □ Urban □Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? NO YES □0 16. Is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain?NO YES kl 1 1 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes,a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? QnO I I YES b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: DnO I IyES NO YES 0 □ Page 2 of 4 RESET 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g. retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain purpose and size: NO YES 0 □ 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes. describe: NO YES 0 □ 20. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes. describe: NO YES 0 □ 1 AFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor name: Michael Smith. Town of Ithaca Date: December 2,2013 Signature: i/ Part 2 - Impact Assessmeot. The Lead Agency is responsible for the completion of Part 2. Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept "Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?" No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations?0 □ 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land?0 □ 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community?0 □ 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)?0 □ 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway?0 □ 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities?0 □ 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: a. public / private water supplies? b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities? 0 □ 0 □ 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources?0 □ 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)?0 □ Page 3 of 4 RESET No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage problems?0 □ 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health?0 □ Part 3 - Determination of significance. The Lead Agency is responsible for the completion of Part 3. For every question in Part 2 that was answered "moderate to large impact may occur", or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring, duration, irreversibilily, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short-term, long-term and cumulative impacts. The acceptance of this property will permanently preserve this property as a nature preserve. The Town of Ithaca will own and maintain the property. The Finger Lakes Land Trust will hold an easement on the property and monitor the property. The property is directly adjacent to the Town's 28 +/- acre East Ithaca Nature Preserve and to a section of the East Ithaca Recreation Way (Pew Trail). □ 0 Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Ithaca Town Board Name of Lead Agency Date ■Horb Engmon- Supervisor ia-( s Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) PRINT Page 4 of4 RESET Town of Ithaca Department of Code Enforcement Monthly Activity Report for November 2013 Category Description Entries Buildinq Permit Inspection In the Field inspection tied to a building permit 149 Building Permit Consultation In-office or in-field consultation w/project managers or contractors regarding building proiects 41 Building Permit Review Review and processing of building permits 125 Complaint New Investigation New complaint investigation 7 Complaint Follow-Up Processing of complaints 5 Continuing Education Training, seminars, CEU's 18 Fire Incident Investigation Fire Incident Investigation following dispatched call 2 Fire Safety/Operating Permit Inspection Fire Safety inspection for and/or operating permit. Processing of notes and issuance of permit.1 Fire Safety/Operating Permit Re-Inspection Processing of Fire Safety re-inspection notes and issuing operating permit/follow-up.0 Legal Processing Order to Remedy, issuing Appearance Tickets, and actual court appearances 0 Meeting Attendance at Departmental meetings, Board meetings, Committee meetings & Staff meetings, etc.30 Miscellaneous Counter service, phone calls not associated with an active file.71 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Review Field Inspection/Report 0 Zoning Board of Appeals Review and research of ZBA applications 5 Addresses (911)All related work for address changes 1 Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report 11/01/2013 -11/30/2013 Building Permits Issued BP # Date Value Description fee category 9858 11/7/2013 $1,000.00 Construct 70-square foot utility shed that $50.00 Renovations & contains water system pump & electrical Additions to service Commercial 9838 11/7/2013 $10,500.00 Install portable hot tub on existing on grade patio in back yard 9861 11/8/2013 9844 11/8/2013 $10,000.00 Repair east end roof with some likely rafter replacment. Rebuild existing front entryway deck (approx 6'x 9') Replace existing out $4,000.00 Replace existing deck on back of house with new 12' x26' deck. $80.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Family Homes $80.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Family Homes $60.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Famiiy Homes 9857 11/8/2013 $203,000.00 Centrai Energy Plant Boiler #1 & #2 floor $900.00 Renovations & infill - infill opening left after removal of Additions to boiier Commercial 9816 11/13/2013 9853 11/13/2013 9865 11/13/2013 $17,329.00 Repair existing deck on back of house, plus replace the deck's flooring, stairs & railing, plus add a 4 ft by 6 ft bump out. $36,000.00 Remodel kitchen w/new cabinets, sink, window, move doorway to garage, lighting and associated work. $7,845.00 Tear off 1/2 of existing roof cover damaged by 2012 hailstorm & replace with like material. 9864 11/14/2013 $8,000.00 Build 12' x 20' unheated garage 9854 11/14/2013 9867 11/19/2013 9859 11/19/2013 $88,000.00 Repair fire damage-4 apts to include wiring/plumbing/framing/sheetrocking, 1 hr fire rate barrier w/fire stops installed btwn apts $350.00 Replace front entryway following footer drain replacement. $6,675.00 Install egress window in basement, fire door and fire rate garage wall. $80.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Family Homes $200.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Family Homes $65.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Family Homes $65.00 Miscellaneous $300.00 Renovation & Additions to Multiple Res $50.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Family Homes $65.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Family Homes Monday, December 02, 2013 Page 1 Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report 11/01/2013-11/30/2013 9871 11/19/2013 $7,800.00 Sea Wall in front of property along water edge $65.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Family Homes 9868 11/20/2013 $19,600.00 Tear off existing roof cover and replace with like material. $80.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Family Homes 9869 11/20/2013 $19,000.00 Tear off existing roof cover and replace with like material. $80.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Family Homes 9855 11/20/2013 $7,350.00 Strip roof to deck, replace damaged deck sheathing as needed, and reshingle $65.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Family Homes 9852 11/21/2013 $48,400.00 Remodel kitchen w/new window, cabinets, assoc wiring, plumbing- remodel bathroom w/new fixtures, assoc wiring, plumbing, move outsi $200.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Family Homes 9874 11/21/2013 $60,000.00 Replace sprinkler system main pipe throughout building. Flush all sprinkler system plumbing once main pipes have been replaced. $300.00 Renovations & Additions to Commercial 9875 11/22/2013 $500.00 Install woodstove in accessory structure $50.00 Renovations and Addition to 1 & 2 Family Homes 9863 11/25/2013 $200,000.00 Construction of a two family home $900.00 New 1 & 2 Family Homes 9877 11/26/2013 $20,000.00 Reconfiguration of space in suite 310.9877 No change in egress. $80.00 Renovations & Additions to Commercial Totals r $775,349.001 1 $3,815.00 Certificates of Occupancy Issued BP # Address Description 9802 154 WesthavenRd 9557 306 Salem Dr Install 494 square foot roof mounted photovoltaic system Remodel kitchen CO Temp 11/5/2013 □ 11/5/2013 □ Monday, December 02, 2013 Page 2 Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report 11/01/2013-11/30/2013 9511 7 Saunders Rd Remodel basement from utility space to living space w/new partition walls, ceiling surface, electric and emergency escape window 11/5/2013 □ 9475 696 Coddington Rd Bathroom addition on north corner of house 11/5/2013 □ 9432 114 Clover Ln Replace 3 basement windows, all with new window wells -2 to be emergency egress style and 1 non-egress style. New concrete in exis 11/5/2013 □ 9340 392 Coddington Rd Extend down stairs living room beneath upstairs overhang, approx. 6' x 12' 11/5/2013 □ 9788 494 Five Mile Dr Tear off existing roof cover and replace with like materials 11/6/2013 □ 9851 307 Old Gorge Rd Finish basement with new sheetrock, laminated floor, and trim 11/7/2013 □ 9364 1018 Ellis Hollow Rd Install ductless air conditioner & add baseboard heating units to existing boiler. 11/12/2013 □ 9021 122 Ithaca Beer Dr Construct new 15,500 square foot production plant. 11/19/2013 □ 9768 260 Hayts Rd Construct 1120 square foot accessory structure 11/21/2013 □ 9499 221 Sand Bank Rd Construct 350 sq ft photovoltaic system on roof of existing accessory structure using mini-inverters on each PV panel. 11/21/2013 □ Complaints Received Monday, December 02,2013 Page 3 Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Monthly Report 11/01/2013-11/30/2013 Date Address CompiaintType Disposition 11/4/2013 301 Maple Ave, Apt J5 fire Pending 11/8/2013 203 Roat St property maintenance Pending 11/6/2013 1028 Ellis Hollow Rd property maintenance Pending 11/7/2013 125 Snyder Hill Rd occupancy Pending 11/16/2013 1028 Ellis Hollow Rd fire Pending 11/14/2013 116 Larlsa Ln building code Pending 11/25/2013 593 Sheffield Rd property maintenance Pending 11/25/2013 591 Sheffield Rd property maintenance Investigation Only Existing Building CO Monday, December 02, 2013 Page 4 Town of Ithaca Codes Department Building Permit Applications Received November 2013 DateRec'd CEO BP#St#Street Name Status 11/4/2013 11/5/2013 11/7/2013 11/7/2013 11/7/2013 11/7/2013 11/7/2013 11/8/2013 11/12/2013 11/13/2013 11/14/2013 11/15/2013 11/15/2013 11/15/2013 11/18/2013 11/18/2013 11/18/2013 11/19/2013 11/19/2013 11/19/2013 MK SW BB MK MK MK MK MK/BB SW SW SW MK SW SW BB SW MK SW SW 9857 9858 9859 9861 9862 9863 9860 9864 9865 9866 9867 9870 9868 9869 9872 9871 9873 9872 9875 9874 150 1 123 290 332 249 120 311 165 415 201 318 1006 203 301 938 730 301 180 1150 Energy Dr Bella Vista Dr Simsbury Dr Burns Rd Forest Home Dr Coddlngton Rd Southwoods Dr Walnut St Seven Mile Dr Bostwick Rd Sheffield Rd Eastwood Ave Trumansbutg Rd Dubois Rd Muriel St East Shore Dr Elm St Ext Muriel St Calkins Rd Danby Rd Issued Issued Issued Issued Pending Issued Pending Issued Issued pending Issued pending issued Issued Pending Issued pending Denied Issued Issued Monday, December 02,2013 Page 1 of 2 DateRec'd CEO BPU stn Street Name Status 11/22/2013 MK 11/22/2013 SW 11/25/2013 SW 11/27/2013 SW 9876 9877 9879 9856 208 950 123 101 Tudor Rd pending Danby Rd. Suite 310 Issued Larisa Ln Pending Harris B Dates Or Pending Monday, December 02,2013 Page 2 of 2 TOWN OF ITHACA Public Works Department Months of October/November Board Report December 9,2013 Town Board Meeting Roads: Performed final hot patching repairs. Assisted the Village of Trumansburg with paving; provided an excavator and operator for the Towns of Ulysses and Enfield; provided trucking for the Town of Lansing when paving; and assisted the Town of Lansing with shoulder installation. Completed final site work and paving of the inside of our new salt storage facility. Hauled the remaining salt from last winter from the Town of Newfield, where it had been stored. Completed townwide brush pickup for our residents the week of October 15 Completed leaf collection during November. Leaf vacuuming of paved swales, curbed roads, and other problem areas was also completed. Provided leaf bags to residents of Hanshaw Road due to restrictions from construction. Installed shoulders on Whitetail Drive and repaired various roads after pug-milling new materials. Provided training in Hazardous Communication, Drug and Alcohol Awareness, and attended Safe Snow Plow Driving training. Inspected snow plow equipment for winter use and inspected plow runs. Night shift began on November 24^^^. Installed "no parking" signs at snow plow turn-arounds on Sanctuary Drive and Fidler Road. Parks, Trails, and Preserves: • Performed weekly site checks and garbage removal. • Maintained grounds. Completed final mowing and leaf removal. • Completed Tudor Park Playground with the installation of swing sets. • Community service volunteers skinned the infield of Valentino Field. • Began culvert replacement and rip-rap placement at the Juniper Drive entrance to South Hill Trail. • Support tasks at the Community Garden continued. Winter shut-down of the water system and clean-ups were completed by the gardeners. Water: • Repaired a water valve at 411 Warren Road. • Installed a hydrant near the Cornell Water Treatment Plant as part of the Forest Home Bridge Replacement Project. Completed mowing of water transmission line rights-of-way for Bolton Point. Repair water main breaks at Winston Drive and 107 Park Lane. Sewer: • A total of 147 Dig Safely New York mark-outs were completed. ' • Completed weekly pump station maintenance checks. • Completed mowing of sewer easements. Engineering: • Inspected 20 simple SWPPPs • Current Development Inspections Underway: o Longview Patio Homes - SWPPP o Ecovillage TREE - SWPPP o Belle Sherman Estates - SWPPP o Holly Creek Townhouses - SWPPP o Cleveland Estates - SWPPP o Westview Subdivision - SWPPP o College Crossings - SWPPP • Out to Bid: None • Projects Started: o South Hill Trail Pipe Replacement o Northeast Water Study • Projects Finished: o Town Hall Parking Lot o Danby Road Water Tank o Danby Road Water Main o Began warranty repairs on Harris B. Dates Drive o Salt Storage Building o 2013 Bolton Point T-Main Project, Pleasant Grove Road o Whitetail Drive Reconstruction o Trumansburg Road Sanitary Sewer Reline and Manhole Rehabilitation o Hanshaw Road Water Main - Blackstone to Warren Road (Part of County Project) • Design Work Start on: o Elm Street Extension Culvert Slope Failure o Coddington Road Water Main o Sand Bank Road o Winner's Circle • Development Review: Cayuga Meadows • Attended Stormwater Coalition meetings. • Attended Planning Board meetings. • Attended Bolton Point E&O meetings. December/Tanuarv Projects: • Snow and ice removal. • Weekly site inspections at parks and trails. • Weekly sewer pump station inspections. • Install speed indicators at Warren Road school zone. • Continue work at South Hill Trail. • Christmas tree pick-up in January. • Hazardous tree removal. • Cold Patching.