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OF 1P a 'TOWN OF TTHACA 21 4� 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 4t TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 TOWN BOARD MEETING Monday, August 9 , 1999 AGENDA 1 . Call to Order. 2 . Pledge of Allegiance . 3 . Report of Tompkins County Board of Representatives . 4 . Report of Fire Commissioners . 5 . 6 : 00 O' clock p . m . - PERSONS TO BE HEARD . 6 . Consider approval appointing Temporary Acting Deputy Supervisor while the Town Supervisor and the Deputy Town Supervisor are out of Town . 7 . Consider approval of alternate signatory for the Town of Ithaca and the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission during the absence of the Town Supervisor. 8 . Consider approval to change health i.nsurance to a group contract plan allowing coverage for domestic partners . . 9 . 6 : 15 O 'clock p . m . - PRESENTATION : Independent Auditor's 1998 Management Letter related to the Certified Financial Statements and the audit of the Town Justices ' . 10 . Consider appointment of Architect , Robert Boehlecke , Jr. and the Town Building Inspector under Ordinance Regulating Unsafe Buildings and Collapsed Structures to report to the Town Board as to unsafe building located at 339 Stone Quarry Road . 11 . 6 : 30 O ' clock p . m . = PRESENTATION : Special Children ' s Center' s proposal for a Community Residence Center at 200 East King Road . Y 12 . Consider amendments to the Purchase of Development Rights Policies and Procedures . TB Mtg . Agenda - 8/9/99 Page 2 . 13 . a . Consider SEQR determination for proposed Inlet Valley Community Park . b . Consider authorization to apply for grant under the NYS Environmental Protection Fund for the development of the Inlet Valley Community Park . 14 . 7 : 00 O ' clock p . m . - PRESENTATION : Consider referral of rezoning request to the Planning Board for the Cornell University North Campus Residential Housing proposal , and consider setting public hearing date to consider North Campus rezoning proposal . 15 . Discuss newsletter articles . ( Deadline for articles - September 7 , 1999) 16 . Consent Items : Consider resolution approving and/or authorizing the following : a . Town Board Minutes - 7/ 12/99 . b . Town of Ithaca Warrants C, SCLIWC Warrants d . Records Management Disposition Listing e . Sale of Surplus Items at County Auction f. Declaration & Sale of Surplus Computer Equipment g . Employee Appointment - SCLIWC h . Appointment - Joint Youth Commission i . Regular Appointment - Assistant Zoning Officer/Building Inspector 17 . Report of Town Officials : a . Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes b . Director of Engineering C. Highway Superintendent d . Director of Planning e . Director of Building/Zoning f. Human Resources Specialist g . Budget Officer h . Attorney for the Town 18 . Report of Town Committees . 19 . Review of Correspondence : a . Arthur Pearce , Chair TCAD Board 20 . Consider motion to ADJOURN . TB Mtg . Agenda - 8/9/99 Page 3 . ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS 1 . Authorization for the Town Supervisor to Execute Applications and Other Documents pursuant to the Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act of 1996 . 2 . Consider motion to enter Executive Session to discuss litigation and negotiations for the sale of property . TOWN OF ITHACA TOWN BOARD AUGUST 9, 1999 5 : 30 p. m . At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca , Tompkins County, New York held at the Town Hall , 126 East Seneca Street , there were present : PRESENT: Mary Russell , Deputy Supervisor; Carolyn Grigorov, Councilwoman ; David Klein , Councilman ; Ed Conley, Councilman . EXCUSED: Catherine Valentino , Supervisor; Bill Lesser, Councilman ; Tom Niederkorn , Councilman . PRESENT: Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk ; John Barney, Attorney for the Town ; Dan Walker, (Director of Engineering ; Fred Noteboom , Highway Superintendent; Jon Kanter, Director of Planning ; Andy Frost, Director of Building/Zoning; Al Carvill , Budget Officer; Judith Drake , Human Resource Specialist; George Frantz, Assistant Town Planner. OTHERS: David Higgins , WHCU ; David Iles , Sciarabba Walker & Co . ; Carolyn Bartell , Special Children Center; Roger Sibley, Special Children Center; Gene Corbett , 221 East King Road ; Chris Faraday, 122 Troy Road ; Kathryn Wolf, Trowbridge & Wolf; John Kiefer, Cornell University; Carl Stearns , Syracuse NY; Karen Westmont , Forest Home; Tim Joseph , Tompkins County Board of Representatives . Call to Order: The Deputy Supervisor called the meeting to order at 5 : 38 p . m . , and led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance . Agenda Item No. 3 — Report of Tompkins County Board of Representatives. Tim Joseph , Tompkins County Board of Representatives — The State passed their budget and it was decided that sales tax on clothing and footwear would continue . They will continue the sales tax through March of 2000 . They will also have more sales tax holidays. The County received a notice that if we want to take part in the sales tax holidays then we need to pass a resolution . They will be a Special County Board meeting, Tuesday, August 10 , 1999 to discuss this resolution . There needs to be 8 votes to pass the resolution . Nine members will be at the meeting . There are 2 sales tax holidays , one of which is in late December. Councilman Conley — This means that the County will not receive sales tax for these particular days. Deputy Supervisor Russell — What is the projected loss ? Mr. Joseph — The sales tax holiday cost about $ 100 , 000 Countywide . This includes the County government and the local governments . Councilman Conley — Is that per day? TOWN BOARD PAGE 2 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Mr. Joseph — No . It is the projection for one week. It is hard to tell what the outcome will be . A I depends upon if you believe people will buy something because there is a sales tax holiday that they would not otherwise buy. Councilman Conley — Many people do drive to Sayre, Pennsylvania because there is not sales tax on clothing . Attorney Barney — Is the holiday only on clothing items? Mr. Joseph — It is on clothing and footwear. There is a $500 limit on an article of clothing. Agenda Item No 4 — Report of Fire Commissioners. See Attachment #1 Agenda Item No 6 Appointment of Temporary Acting Deputy Supervisor while the Town Supervisor & Deputy Town Supervisor are out of Town . Resolution No 126 -Appointment Temporary Acting Deputy Supervisor. WHEREAS, it appears that both the Town Supervisor and the Deputy Town Supervisor mayah be out of town for a period of several weeks during the month of August, 1999; and WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor has appointed Carolyn Grigorov as Temporary Actin Deputy Town Supervisor; and WHEREAS, the Deputy Town Supervisor has consented to such actions; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board ratifies and confirms the creation of the position of Temporary Acting Deputy Town Supervisor and the appointment to such position of Councilperson Carolyn Grigorov for the period August 6, 1999 through September 6, 1999; and it is further RESOLVED, that Mrs. Grigorov be and she hereby is authorized pursuant to the Local Laws of the Town of Ithaca to execute checks and other instruments for the withdrawal of Town funds from any banking institution or other depository of such funds during the period set forth above. MOVED Councilman Conley, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No 7 Alternate Signatory for the Town of Ithaca and the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicioal Water Commission during the absence of the Town Supervisor. TOWN BOARD PAGE 3 AUGUST 9, 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Resolution No. 127 - Alternate Signatory for Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipa/ Water Commission. WHEREAS, The Town of Ithaca Town Supervisor is the Treasurer for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intemwnicipal Water Commission, (SCLIWC), and, therefore, has the responsibility of signing all the checks issued, and WHEREAS, currently in the absence of the Town of Ithaca Town Supervisor the Deputy Town Supervisor also has authorization to sign the SCLIWC checks; and WHEREAS, during times when both the Town of Ithaca Town Supervisor and Deputy Town Supervisor are unavailable there is not a representative authorized to sign checks; and WHEREAS, for the Town of Ithaca in the absence of both the Town Supervisor and the Deputy Town Supervisor the Budget Officer has full authorization to sign checks as per Town Law 3 of 1999 and Resolution No. 38 of 1999; now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca authorizes the Town of Ithaca Budget Officer to sign the SCLIWC checks in the absence of the Town of Ithaca Town Supervisor and the Deputy Town Supervisor. MOVED Councilwoman Grigorov, SECONDED Councilman Conley. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 8 — Change Health Insurance to a Groun Contract Plan Allowing Coverage for Domestic Partners . See Attachment #2 Judith Drake , Human Resource Specialist — The board should have received the rider from PHP and HMO/CNY. It gives the requirements for eligibility. It also includes an Affidavit of Domestic Partnership that has been approved by the New York State Insurance , Councilman Conley — The City of Ithaca does offer this to employees . Mrs . Drake — The City Ithaca School District only offers Domestic Partnership to same sex partners . This has caused a lot of problems for them . Resolution No. 128 — Extend Health Insurance Coverage Domestic Partners for Policv Year 2000 WHEREAS, the current 1999 health insurance coverage for the Town of Ithaca employees does not allow dependent coverage for domestic partners; and TOWN BOARD PAGE 4 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED WHEREAS, the Human Resources Specialist has received information from both PHP an HMO- CNY on including Domestic Partner Dependent coverage and that by adding said coverage would not cause an increase in the Town 's health insurance premiums; and WHEREAS, if an employee requests coverage for a dependent domestic partner, it is required by both insurance companies, that the said meets the conditions for coverage and files an affidavit of domestic partnership with the employer and/or insurance company, and WHEREAS, attached is a copy of an approved affidavit by the New York State Insurance Department; now therefore be it RESOLVED, the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve adding the Domestic Partner Dependent Rider to both PHP and HMO-CNY health insurance coverage, Effective January 1 , 2000; and be it further RESOLVED, the employee will need to meet the criteria for coverage as outlined by the health insurance company, complete the attached affidavit, and file it with the Human Resource Specialist along with the application for coverage. MOVED Councilwoman Grigorov, SECONDED Councilman Conley. A vote on the motion resulte as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, ay Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No 10 Appointment of Architect, Robert Boehleckey Jr. and the Town Building Inspector under Ordinance Regulating Unsafe Buildings & Collapsed Structures to report to the Town Board as to unsafe building located at 339 Stone Quarry Road. Andrew Frost, Director of Building/Zoning — The owner has been issued a demolition permit. The owner stated that they would start immediately to clean up the property and demolishing the building . The building is now boarded up , but there has not been progress in cleaning the property up . This property has been before the board as far back as 10 years ago . I am concerned that things are not going to happen . Councilwoman Grigorov — Is there something in the law that an architect needs to be hired ? Mr . Frost — There is a local law from the 1960s that sets forth the process for condemning a building, demolition of the building, and putting a lien against the property for the cost expended by the Town . The owner is now aware of the problem and she does have a demolition permit . Councilwoman Grigorov — How long has she had the permit? Mr . Frost — She has had it for about 2 weeks . The board authorized me 8 months ago to proce under the law to get the building demolished . After we contacted the architect and it was discovers that the Town Board needed to appoint this architect . He has done a survey and has given us TOWN BOARD PAGE 5 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED report . The owner has now appeared . She wanted to fix the building up , but has been convinced otherwise. Attorney Barney — I suggest that the board appoint the architect and then leave it to the discretion of IMr. Frost is there is progress . We would need to come back to the board before it is demolished . Resolution No. 129 — Authorization/Appointment of Architect and Building/Zoninc7 Officer to Enforce Local Law No. 1311987, a Local Law Regulating Unsafe Buildings and Collapsed Structures, BE IT RESOLVED, the governing Town Board approves and authorizes the appointment of Robert Boehlecke, Jr. , Architect and the Town Building/Zoning Officer, to inspect and survey the building at 339 Stone Quarry Road as provided in Local Law No. 1311987, a local law " TO AMEND THE TOWN OF ITHACA ORDINANCE REGULATING UNSAFE BUILDINGS AND COLLAPSED STRUCTURES TO REFLECT ADOPTION OF THE NEW YORK STATE UNIFORM FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE", and, be it further RESOLVED, upon completion of the survey the Architect and the Building/Zoning Officer are to prepare a report for the purposes of requiring demolition of the building. The cost of the said survey and preparation of the report shall not exceed $200. 00. MOVED Councilman Klein, SECONDED Councilman Conley. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 15 — Newsletter Articles. Jonathan Kanter , Director of Planning — There is an upcoming newsletter. We need to have articles . Councilwoman Grigorov — I would like to do an article on the Intermunicipal Watershed , Councilman Klein — What is the publication date? Mr. Kanter — The mailing date is the first week of October. Publication date will probably get to the printer the last week of September. We are going to try and include an article updating the Town on the Zoning Ordinance revisions . Deputy Supervisor Russell — An explanation of the moratorium should also be included in the newsletter. A lot of people do not understand the reasoning of the Town Board . Agenda Item No. 16 — Consent Items : Councilwoman Grigorov — I would like to pull h . TOWN BOARD PAGE 6 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Deputy Supervisor Russell — There is an adjustment to d , the records management disposition listing . 'there was one item that needed to be removed . The Supervisor' s correspondence should not have been included in the listing . Councilman Klein — Some of the items that are to go to auction seem as if they could be thrown away. Joan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk — Under law, it needs to be declared surplus property. We are already taking other items over. The County sometimes sells items in a lot . Councilman Klein — What happens if it does not sell ? Mrs . Noteboom — If it does not sell , the auctioneer will take care of it . Councilwoman Grigorov — What is Mr. Howe's resume for? Mrs . Noteboom — Mr. Howe's application was included in the packet on accident . Sandra Gittlemen has already been attending the meetings for the last several months . She is very familiar with what is happening . Supervisor Valentino spoke with Ms . Gittlemen about serving on the commission . Councilwoman Grigorov — It is important for people that apply and do not get on the board hear a soon as possible . Mrs. Noteboom — We always write them a letter as soon as possible . This resume should not have been included . Resolution No 130(a)430(h) = Consent Agenda Items. BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the resolutions for the Consent Agenda Items No. 16(a)- 16(g), and 16(i) as presented and/or amended at their regular meeting held on August 9, 1999. Consent Agenda Item No. 16(h) will be considered separately. MOVED Councilman Conley, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. a . Town Board Minutes — 7/12199. Resolution No 130(a) = Town Board Minutes - 7112199 WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has presented the minutes for the regular meeting held on Jul 12, 1999 to the governing Town Board for their review and approval for filing, and TOWN BOARD PAGE 7 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED WHEREAS, the governing Town Board has reviewed the said minutes; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the governing Town Board does hereby approve for filing the minutes for the regular meeting held on July 12, 1999 as presented. A40VED Councilman Conley, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. The Town of Ithaca Warrants . Resolution No. 130(b) - Town of Ithaca Warrants. 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 No. 764-862 GENERAL FUND TOWNWIDE: $ 18, 040. 59 GENERAL FUND PART TOWN: $ 21670. 70 HIGHWAY FUND PART TOWN: $ 21 , 392. 37 WATER FUND: $ 51289. 60 SEWER FUND: $ 51240. 59 LIGHTING DISTRICT FUNDS: $ 1, 129. 85 WARREN ROAD WATER MAIN PROJECT. $ 133, 667. 16 HIGHWAY EXCAVATOR CAPITAL PROJECT., $ 101 , 422. 00 DEBT SERVICE FUND: $ 600. 00 MOVED Councilman Conley, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. c. SCLIWC Warrants. Resolution No. 130(c) - Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunici.Da I Water Commission Warrants TOWN BOARD PAGE 8 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED WHEREAS, the following numbered vouchers for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicip 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 No. 319, 373-383 $ 69, 058. 34 390-437 $ 41 , 578. 04 !MOVED Councilman Conley, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye, Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. d. Records Management Disposition Listing — See Attachment #3 Resolution Now 130(d) = Records Management Disposition Listing. WHEREAS, the Records Management Officer has determined that the attached listing outdated and duplicate copies of records are eligible for disposition according to the State Archive and Records Administration (SARA), Records Retention and Disposition Schedule MU- 1 ; and WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor, Records Management Officer (Town Clerk), and the other Department Heads have reviewed and approved the disposition of the said records; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, the governing Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Records Management Officer to dispose of the records as described in the attached listing according to the procedure developed by SARA. MOVED Councilman Conley, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. e. Sale of Surplus Items at County Auction . Resolution Non 130(e) - Sale of Surplus Items at County Auction. WHEREAS, there are surplus items in the Town Hall that need disposal; and TOWN BOARD PAGE 9 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED WHEREAS, Tompkins County has an annual auction for the purpose of disposing of surplus items; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby declare the attached list of items to be "surplus "; and be it further RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby approves the sale of the said "surplus " equipment at the Tompkins County Auction on September 11 , 1999, MOVED Councilman Conley, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. f. Declaration & Sale of Surplus Computer equipment. Resolution No. 130(f) - Declaration and Sale of Surplus Computer Equipment. WHEREAS, the Department Heads and employees are making preparations to move to the new Town Hall and are sorting and identifying items which are obsolete and will no longer be needed by the Town after the move, and WHEREAS, the Town Supervisor, Department Heads, and Network Records Technician have determined that the computer equipment listed on the attached sheet are obsolete and no longer needed because they are not compatible with the computers and equipment now used by the Town, and WHEREAS, much of the computer equipment is no longer useable because it has been used for "parts `; and WHEREAS, Donald Quigley owner of Computer Salvage, 5250 State Rte. 414, Hector, New York 14841 wishes to purchase the said computer equipment and parts from the Town of Ithaca in order build computers to be donated to interdenominational missionaries around the world; and WHEREAS, it would cost the Town of Ithaca more in the amount of labor needed to move the said equipment to another location for sale than selling the equipment to Mr. Quigley who will pick up and move the said equipment; now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby declares the attached listing of computers and equipment as "Surplus `; and be it further RESOLVED, the Town Board hereby approves the sale of the said equipment to Donald Quigley owner of Computer Salvage. Revenue received shall be credited to the General Fund - Sale of Equipment (A2665). -TOWN BOARD PAGE 10 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED MOVED Councilman Conley, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion resulted a follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. g . Employee Appointment — SCLIWC . Resolution No 130(4) Approval of Permanent Appointment and Salary Increase for Distribution Operator Trainee. WHEREAS, CRAIG S. FULLER was appointed as a Distribution Operator Trainee by the Southern Cayuga Lake lntermunicipal Water Commission, (SCLIWC), on February 2, 1999 from an eligible listing, and WHEREAS, Mr. Fuller has successfully completed the mandatory twenty six (26) week probationary period; and WHEREAS, the Southern Cayuga Lake lntermunicipal Water Commission on July 8, 1999 approved Mr. Fuller's permanent appointment and salary increase; now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify the approval of th regular permanent appointment of CRAIG S. FULLER as a Distribution Operator Trainee for t SCLIWC, effective, August 1 , 1999; and be it further RESOLVED, Mr. Fuller will receive an increase in his 1999 salary of $ 1 , 000, effective, August 11 1999, which increases his hourly wage from $9. 35 to $ 10. 01 . MOVED Councilman Conley, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. h. Appointment — Joint Youth Commission . Resolution No 131 - Appointment Joint Youth Commission. WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy for a Town of Ithaca representative on the Joint Youth Commission with the resignation of Holly Beermann; and WHEREAS, the governing Town Board wishes to fill this vacancy so that the Town of Ithaca will be appropriately represented on the said commission; and WHEREAS, Sandra Gittelman, 109 Tudor Road, Ithaca, New York 14850 has expressed interest in serving as the Town of Ithaca representative on the said commission; now, therefore be i TOWN BOARD PAGE 11 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED RESOLVED, the governing Town Board hereby appoints Sandra Gittelman to serve as the Town of Ithaca representative on the Joint Youth Commission to fill the term of Holly Beermann (Term: 1/1/98- 12/31/99) effective immediately upon adoption of this resolution through December 31 , 1999, MOVED Councilwoman Grigorov, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. 6 . Regular Appointment — Assistant Zoning Officer/Building Inspector. Resolution No. 130(h) - Regular Appointment of Assistant Zonina Officer & Buildina Inspector. WHEREAS, KRISTINA L. RICE has worked for the Town of Ithaca as an ASSISTANT ZONING OFFICER & BUILDING INSPECTOR provisionally since her appointment on June 15, 1999, and WHEREAS, KRISTINA L. RICE has successfully completed the competitive examination for ASSISTANT ZONING OFFICER & BUILDING INSPECTOR placing her first on the eligible listing; now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the regular full time appointment of KRISTINA L. RICE as ASSISTANT ZONING OFFICER & BUILDING INSPECTOR, effective date of civil service certification, July 29, 1999; and be it further RESOLVED, a twenty six (26), week probationary period applies and shall end January 27, 2000, and be it further RESOLVED, no further Town Board action will be required upon successful completion of the probationary period as determined by the Director of Building and Zoning; and be it further RESOLVED, said appointment does not change this employees job classification, hourly wage, or benefits. MOVED Councilman Conley, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 5 — PERSONS TO BE HEARD, Deputy Supervisor Russell opened PERSONS TO BE HEARD at 6:00 p. m. There were no persons present to be heard. Deputy Supervisor Russell closed PERSONS TO BE HEARD at 6: 01 p. m. TOWN BOARD PAGE 12 AUGUST 9 , 199 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Agenda Item No. 9 - PRESENTATION : Inde endent Auditor's 1998 Mana ement Letter relate $o the Certified Financial Statements & the audit of the Town Justices ' . IDave Iles , Sciarabba Walker — We performed the Town ' s financial statement audit and Town Justice audit . We are current on the Town Justice audit . Last year we had to catch up . I am responsible for supervising and scheduling the audit. During the audit of the financial statements we identified a few things we felt should be brought to the Town Board' s attention . This will improve the operating efficiencies and the financial accounting for the Town . There is a letter of recommendation dated May 14 , 1999 and is for December 31 , 1998 . The first page is an introduction page . Page 2 comments on the Year 2000 issue . When we met with Mr. Carvill and Supervisor Valentino to discuss the management letter is draft form , they were both comfortable with the accounting system and computers . We did bring to their attention that they may want to think about computer chips imbedded in heavy equipment . We have been finding that everyone thinks about the computers , but they have not thought about computer chips in machines and vehicles. The water bill receivable has continued to be a problem between Bolton Point and the Town ' s records . We are recommending that this be investigated further. There are discrepancies and it ma result in a system replacement . We identified that there are a lot of cash responsibilities outside of the Town . There are moni coming into the Town in various departments. Each department has their own ability to make th deposits . We are recommending that the control of the cash come on -site so that the deposits are made here and the initial accounting is done here . Then the information can be given back to the various departments . The way the Justice cash worked in the past was that they had a lot of responsibility for their own cash . There is an ability to have the responsibility centralized . We recommend that fines and fees collected be submitted directly to the Town of Ithaca . Then the Town will turn the money over to the State . We are going to be seeing a different financial statement for the Town of Ithaca . This is about 3 years down the road . The infrastructure for the Town will have to come on the accounting records . You will see highways , sidewalks , sewers valued and put on the accounting records . it will be a major undertaking . it will be difficult to go back 25 years to figure out the cost or come up with an estimate . There are some municipalities that will not do it. They will take the auditor' s report that says our accounting records are fine accept that the infrastructure is not valued . Fred Noteboom , Highway Superintendent — Will it be the present value? Mr. Iles — Accounting records are based on historical cost . The Town would have to figure out h much it cost to put the road in . Then the depreciation rules will come into play . moo. TOWN BOARD PAGE 13 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Attorney Barney — What happens if there was not a cost to the Town ? Many times a developer builds a road and it is deeded over to the Town . Mr. Iles — It would have to be shown as a donation . Deputy Supervisor Russell — What category do we fit into? Are we medium or small ? Mr. Iles — It is based on revenue . The revenue would need to be looked at for a specific year to find out the revenue of the Town . Councilman Klein — Is the real estate included ? Mr . Iles — Yes, Deputy Supervisor Russell — Why is the program being implemented ? Councilman Conley — Who is this coming from ? Mr. Iles — It is coming from the bonding companies. It is easy to read for profit financial statements . It is difficult to read municipality financial statements . It is hard for them to compare the two . They are trying to get the municipalities to look more like a for- profit corporation . They are also trying to raise accountability for capital spending . Most of the CPAs feel that this is crazy. It is a huge cost . Councilwoman Grigorov — Would the bonding companies be able to insure us for more? Mr. Iles — The insurance purposes should not change . We never used to think about municipalities going bankrupt , but some do . The CPAs and the Consultants will be earning more money. It is a lot of work for us. The taxpayers do not have a benefit . I question the value of this . Councilwoman Grigorov — What time frame is reasonable to change the Justice cash ? Mr. Iles — The Town probably has it on a list of priorities . This could be done in a short period of time . It could be done during the year. Councilman Klein — Would this need to authorized by board resolution ? Al Carvill , Budget Officer — The New York State Justice Court Administration has issued software which makes it available to computerize the transmission of the reports from the Justice courts . They have also approved legislatively that the monies that are deposited with the Court Justices are to be turned over directly to the Town . The interest on the monies is to be earned and belongs to the Town . Quarterly the State will bill the Township stating how much it owes to the State Court of Administration . This software has not been implemented yet . Attorney Barney — Is this to come about as a result of the State changing the procedure ? TOWN BOARD PAGE 14 AUGUST 9 , 199 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, r 999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED [\Ar. Carvill - The State has changed the procedures . They have given the municipalities a opportunity to get it installed . It is now becoming more of a pressure . It is the Town ' s desire to get this going before it is mandated . The software is free from the State . Attorney Barney — The board may want to include the Justices . Councilman Conley — They are elected officials independent from this board . The finances belong to the Town , which is the responsibility of the Town . Attorney Barney — The board should think about it and discuss it with the Justices . Then we can discuss it at the Town Board meeting next month . Mr. Carvill — This has been discussed with the Justices and they have received copies of this recommendation . Deputy Supervisor Russell — What type of body is the Governmental Accounting Board ? Mr. Iles — It is a regulatory body that sets the accounting rules that governments are required to follow. It is an independent oversight group . The independent CPAs need to follow their rules There is a similar organization for corporations . It identifies proper accounting . This way everyon follows the same guidelines . Councilman Conley — It will help the Town in our bonding. Mr. Iles — The Justice Audit is more control audit . We are looking at various controls . Our findings are very favorable . Both Justices are maintaining appropriate records . We did not have any findings that we could bring to their attention other than what was discussed in the management letter . Agenda Item No 17 — Report of Town Officials. a. Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes - No Report Given . b. Director of Engineering - See Attachment #4 c . Highway Superintendent - See Attachment #5 Councilman Klein - Highway spent 2 , 278 hours on general repair projects . Then it indicates 782 in water and 1300 hours on improvements . Are these part of the 2 , 278 hours? Mr. Noteboom - No . They come out of separate funds . These are the actual hours worked on water and sewer. Councilman Klein - What comes out of general repairs? TOWN BOARD PAGE 15 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED r. Noteboom — It is a wide variety of things . Ditching and cutting shoulders are included in this . It includes things that are less than 10 years of life expectancy. Councilman Klein — How are things going with Caldwell Road ? Mr. Noteboom — It is paved and has been reopened . It has not been striped . Councilwoman Russell — Was the road reconfigured in any way to deal with safety issues? Mr. Noteboom — No . We put a thin layer of asphalt on further down the hill . A third lane was added at the intersection of Route 366 with bicycle lanes . Councilman Conley — When should Burns Road bridge will be reopened ? Mr. Noteboom — It will be a month from August 2 , 1999 , Councilman Klein — How are we doing on Town Hall ? Daniel Walker, Director of Engineering — We are in the construction document phase. We have reoriented the steps . They will be moved out and we will need a variance from the City because there is 2 feet of encroachment on the steps . I talked with Public Works and they feel it should not be a problem because there will be enough sidewalk. I am anticipating that preliminary plans will come out this week . Councilman Klein — Has the entrance to the Post Office been resolved ? Mr. Walker — The entrance has been redesigned and it has gone through the City review. They have the City's approval for the entrance . The Post Office will be writing us a letter stating that they will have a temporary location someplace in the business district . They will be moving their operations out of the Post Office in mid=September to allow our construction and their construction to begin without any hazards to the employees or public . We still anticipate going to bid so those contracts are in place by October. Councilman Klein — Has the basement been redesigned ? Mr. Walker — It is being put together as part of this . The biggest problem is the controlled atmosphere for the archival storage . Warren Road is under construction . Our work is 75 % complete . The main is almost in . The County will begin their drainage work mid-August . The beginning of the school year will not do them . They are planning to have one lane open during the construction process . Agenda Item NO. 11 — PRESENTATION : Special Children 's Center's proposal for a Community Residence Center at 200 East Kind Road . TOWN BOARD PAGE 16 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Roger Sibley, Executive Director of Special Children ' s Center — We are asking for permission to run home for 4 adults on East King Road . This is the first year of the New York State Cares program . This is an initiative to eliminate the waiting list for people with developmental disabilities who are waiting for residential programs . The Franziska W . Racker Centers will operate this program since the name is changing as of September 1 . Councilman Conley — I am concerned that people travel through this area at a good rate of speed . Coming over the hill there is not much warning for anyone that is not moving fast. This could be dangerous. Carolyn Bartell , Special Children 's Center — I do not see many opportunities when the 4 women would be walking along the road . They would be coming in and out by car . They would not be jogging or walking along the road . Mr. Kanter — Adjacent to this site is a future planned trail that will connect to the future Town Park. It will be part of a larger trail system . I was concerned with cars coming in and out of the driveway due to sight limitation . Councilman Conley — There may need to be signage if it becomes a problem . Deputy Supervisor Russell — It is slippery coming over the hill . Vehicles will need some warning . Ms . Bartell — There are 4 adult women and none of them will need to have a special wheelchair van . We will have a mini van . There is plenty of parking at this location . There would not be a need to back out . Councilman Conley — Is this the same organization as the one on Danby Road ? Mr. Frost — They are two different organizations . Unity House owns the home on Danby Road , Mr . Kanter — Were you able to send out notices to people in the neighborhood ? Ms . Bartell — Yes . Chris Faraday , 122 Troy Road — Will there be other homes in the area? Ms . Bartell — No . We are not considering other homes in the Town of Ithaca at this time . Gene Corbett , 221 East King Road — There are many accidents at this location . I did not understand what is going on . I received the notice Saturday. I do not know who is paying for it . Councilman Conley — Who is funding the project? TOWN BOARD PAGE 17 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED r. Sibley — It is funded by Federal and State Medicaid . There is no local money involved for the program . It will be exempt for taxes . Deputy Supervisor Russell — What is our legal situation ? Attorney Barney — The board is limited to requesting them to find an alternative location . Councilman Conley — There is not public transportation in the area . Mr. Sibley — We would provide transportation . Mr. Kanter — The closest facility to this one is located on Danby Road near Rogan 's Corners . There are a number within City limits . Deputy Supervisor Russell — We could only object to this if there was too high a concentration in the neighborhood or if we had other suggested sites . The board is supportive of incorporating people with special needs into our community. Resolution No. 132 - Support for Special Children 's Center Community Residence, 200 East King Road. WHEREAS, the Special Children 's Center, Inc. has submitted a letter of intent to establish a community residence for individuals with developmental disabilities in an existing two-family house at 200 East King Road, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has forty days beginning from the date of receipt of the letter of intent to decide whether or how to respond to said letter, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby offer this resolution as official notification of their support for the establishment of a community residence for individuals with developmental disabilities in an existing two-family house at 200 East King Road by the Special Children 's Center, Inc. MOVED Councilwoman Grigorov, SECONDED Councilman Klein. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 12 — Amendments to the Purchase of Development Rights Policies & Procedures . See Attachment #6. George Frantz, Assistant Town Planner — The memo outlines the changes that are being proposed . They are technical changes that clarify the manual . A change was also made to address the concern TOWN BOARD PAGE 18 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED of subdividing the farmstead under an easement . Councilman Lesser pointed out that there might b times when a farmer wishes to expand their operations by purchasing another farm . The purchaser would not need the farmstead for their operations . They should have the opportunity to subdivide and sell the farmstead . 1 have another issue related to the Agricultural Conservation Easement . Unfortunately, we are not in the position to apply for a grant this year through the Clean Water/Clean Air bond act . The applications are due August 18, 1999 . 1 have two successful grant applications from last year' s cycle . The State will only provide funding for the actual acquisition of an easement . We need to have the farms identified . In the spring there is the Federal Farmland Protection grant cycle . This is another opportunity. We will do an aggressive sales campaign . We will talk with farmers on a case by case basis. There is interest out there . It is a major decision on their part . They are approaching it conservatively. I would like to take the same approach . Councilman Klein — Could you discuss the appraisals ? Mr. Frantz — The appraisals were due last week. We did receive preliminary numbers on two parcels , but then I had to talk with each landowner. The appraisal wanted to know how many future house lots that they could anticipate on each of the parcels . The one parcel , the better of the two , the farmer does not want any house lots . This would be an agricultural conservation easement on th entire 60 ± acres . The other owner would like more lots than we would be comfortable with . W have enough money in the budget to acquire the 60 ± acres . Councilwoman Grigorov — We can commit with someone even if we do not know if we will get the grant . Mr . Frantz — I do not think we need the grant with this case . It would be an easement purchase that we have enough funding to close the deal . Councilman Klein — The memo states that we are the 1St town in New York to initiate this . I thought that a town near Rochester had done this . Mr. Frantz — They had 5 farms and 1100 acres that they just decided to do at one time . They received some grant funding and borrowed more than $ 10 million . There was a substantial tax increase . There was a public referendum that approved it . This was a one-time action as opposed to being program . I attended the Farm City Day with a small booth for the Town Program; I spoke 9 , w hair o ftheS State' s Senate with 2 members of Senator Nancy Loraine Hoffmann ' s staff . She is no c Agricultural Committee . They are pleased to hear about our program . There are a few towns thinking about setting up a program . I would like to put together a press release and send it to the Association of Towns . I will also put together a packet together for Senator Hoffmann ' s staff . Resolution No. 133 - Amendments Agricultural Land Preservation Pro ram Policies and ProcedureAft Manual. TOWN BOARD PAGE 19 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED WHEREAS, on July 12, 1999 the Town Board adopted the "Agricultural Land Preservation Program Policies and Procedures Manual" under Resolution No. 119, and WHEREAS, several amendments to the manual were suggested by the Town Board members during their discussions about the manual at that meeting, and WHEREAS, the Planning Department has prepared the attached memorandum describing the proposed amendments, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed and discussed the proposed amendments, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the governing Town Board hereby approves and adopts the attached amendments to the "Aaricultural Land Preservation Proaram Policies and Procedures Manual'; and, be it further RESOLVED, the Planning Department Staff are hereby directed to incorporate the said amendments into the manual, and, be it further RESOLVED, the Planning Department staff are further directed to provide the Town Clerk with an original copy of the revised manual, including the amendments, for permanent filing in the Records Management Center archival vault. MOVED Councilwoman Grigorov, SECONDED Councilwoman Russell. A vote . on the motion is resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye, Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 17 Cont' d. d. Director of Planning — See Attachment #7 Mr. Kanter — The Codes and Ordinance Committee talked about the additional property off Stone Quarry Road . We are planning to pursue this as part of the Conservation Zoning , The NESTS final report was completed and presented to the local group and the Client Committee at a joint meeting. This is the final document of the working group . There are many recommendations regarding a variety of transportation issues . It is focusing on enhance transit and bicycle and pedestrian facilities . They also discussed the need to look into a possible future roadway as an eastern connector road . The new road is not the focus of the recommendation . The public was given an opportunity to speak at the meeting . Councilman Conley — The Cornell University P North Campus Residential Initiative is on the agenda . g With talking with Joann Cornish , the City and Town Planning departments have been discussing traffic problems . I would feel more comfortable if Cornell University made a presentation to the City TOWN BOARD PAGE 20 AUGUST 9 , 199 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED residents and Town residents . We are putting a lot of pressure on our Planning Board by putting tha issue before them now. Mr. Kanter - There have been presentations on this . This is not the first time the public would be hearing about the revised proposal . About a month and a half ago , the Town Planning Board held discussions and the City Planning Board held public discussions . This has been the subject of many meetings . Deputy Supervisor Russell - A neighbor on the corner of Burns Road and Coddington Road has complained that there is a lot of truck traffic coming down Burns Road and going over King Road . They were wondering why this is happening . Will the NESTS study address this type of issue? Mr . Kanter - It will look at the overall movement of trucks and freight in and out of the County. It will be looked at Countywide . Mr. Noteboom - This problem has to do with Lake Source Cooling . They have bought materials from out of Town . There are roads being traveled in the Town of Caroline that they are starting to question . It tends to beat the roads up . Mr. Kanter - This process will be able to identify temporary situations versus overall changes in traffi patterns . Agenda Item No. 14 - PRESENTATION : Referral of Rezoning Request to the Plannin Boar for Cornell University North Campus Residential Housing proposal , & Consider Setting Public Hearing Date to Consider North Campus Rezoning Proposal . Kathy Wolff, Trowbridge & Wolff - Our firm prepared the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for this project . We are responsible for taking it through the environmental and site plan reviews . We have had 6 meetings with various neighborhoods. This includes meetings on the latest version of the project . Karen Westmont , Forest Home - Is the discussion only on the zoning change? Why is the Moore House and traffic being discussed ? See Attachment #8 Attorney Barney - It is being discussed for informational purposes . Ms . Wolff - The purpose of this project is to allow the University to consolidate the freshmen in one location . Freshmen on campus are divided between West Campus and North Campus . There are not enough accommodations in either location to house all the freshmen in one location . This is to better serve the freshmen population . There is not an intention to increase the freshmen population or the student enrollment . The enrollment remains the same . It is a redistribution of students . Currently there are approximately 3200 students living on campus . This project will allow 500 mo student to live on campus . TOWN BOARD PAGE 21 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED he Helen Newman , Balch , Clara Dickson , and Donlon Halls are existing . The Moore House is located across from the Hasbrouck Apartments . The plan calls for preserving and relocating the Moore House off site . There are 3 proposed new buildings . They are represented in the lighter tan color. Two of the buildings are residence halls . The first residence hall is complimenting the historic quad that was originally intended at the time Balch and Dixon were built . The second residence hall extends the orientation of the low rises and high rises. The third building is the Community Commons. This is a community center for the North Campus residential population and is similar in use as the Robert Purcell Community Center. It was felt that Robert Purcell Community Center could not provide all the programming . The predominant use is the dining facility. There will be programming space for physical education and recreation classes . The mailroom will also be located in the Community Commons . It will be open from 7 : 00 a . m . to 1 : 00 a . m . On rare occasions it will be open 24-hours for special events . There are three recreational fields on site with tennis and basketball courts. They will be relocated . There will not be any new recreation fields . These sites will not be lit . There are two access drives off Pleasant Grove Road . The first is at the bend in the road . This would bring you to the Observatory. This is a dangerous intersection because of the vertical and horizontal alignment of the road . The site lines are difficult . The second entrance is located where the Pleasant Grove Apartments existed . Neither of these is considered to be a safe entrance onto the site. These existing curb cuts will be eliminated and they will be replaced with a curb cut directly across the existing Hasbrouck Apartments driveway. The new access drive will be two-way unlimited access roadway. The original proposal called for 2 cul-de-sacs coming from each side where you would come in and turn around to exit . As a result of community input, the University has withdrawn the plan . The new proposal is described and analyzed in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement as circulation altemative number 1 . This allows traffic to access the site off Thurston Avenue . The new roadway will continue across Helen Newman Hall and allows access to the new parking lot. Councilman Conley — How many additional parking spaces will there be? Ms . Wolff — There is an increase of 60 parking spaces . Councilman Conley — Are freshmen allowed to have cars ? How many usually bring cars ? Ms . Wolff — Yes . Freshmen bring cars to campus at a lower percentage than other classes . The students will park in the CC Lot and will in the future . The projected increase is 10 vehicles . There are 2 parking lots adjacent to Helen Newman Hall . There are 60 spaces north of Helen Newman Hall and require parking permits . This is mostly for employees . The parking lot with 35 spaces to the west is a metered parking lot . The 35-space parking lot will be reduced to 13 spaces . The 60-space lot will be removed so that the area in front of Helen Newman Hall will return to green space . The 60 spaces and the other 22 spaces will be relocated east of the Community Commons . This lot will have 142 parking spaces . The 60 additional spaces are to serve the employees . TOWN BOARD PAGE 22 AUGUST 9 , 199 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED The traffic analysis for circulation alternative number 1 demonstrates that this should result in reduction of traffic in surrounding neighborhoods . This mitigates any additional traffic initiated by this traffic. It also decreases traffic to below existing levels on surrounding streets . The existing street from the Thurston Avenue intersection up to Helen Newman Hall will be 30 feet wide. This includes a 5-foot bicycle lane . There will be one stop sign on the road where pedestrians are projected to cross . It will be similar to West Avenue . There will be a second crosswalk on the East Side of Helen Newman Hall . The section in front of Helen Newman Hall will be 20 feet wide and bicyclist will be required to dismount in this section . This is heavy pedestrian crossing . The road then becomes 30 feet wide and 5 feet of bike lanes . They will not be striped and indicated as bike lanes , but space is available . There is an existing sidewalk north of Jessup Road on the West Side of Pleasant Grove Road . There is not a sidewalk south of Jessup Road . This project will construct a sidewalk adjacent to Pleasant Grove Road and link with the existing bridge that crosses over Fall Creek . Bicycling and transit is being heavily promoted . Bus service will be increased during peak hour. There will be one bus stopping every 5 minutes. This will also reduce traffic to the area . Buses stop on Thurston Avenue and have to walk up to Helen Newman Hall . Buses will now be able to travel through to drop off at Helen Newman Hall . The one way loop reduces traffic in this segment . Councilman Klein — What are the peak hours? Ms. Wolff — Peak hours are 8 :00 a . m . to 9 : 00 a . m . and 5 : 00 p . m . to 6 : 00 p . m . There will be b service on Saturday evenings . Service will be provided to the Pyramid Mall , The University is promoting freshmen to not bring cars to campus. Bus passes are offered at a discount to students from the University. Each residence hall will have rooms for bike storage . The University is also pursuing creating a new improved entrance to the north entrance of the campus . In a new location around the A Lot, a new gateway will be created to the campus . People are unable to tell that they have arrived on campus when traveling on Pleasant Grove Road . The plan is to have landscaping , road design , signage and promotion to create a new entrance that captures existing traffic into the A Lot . This will promote visitors to park in the A Lot and not bring their cars on campus . With good design and promotion , this could reduce some of the existing traffic into campus. We are not suggesting that we would promote more vehicles to enter this way. This is currently described as one of the routes to campus. There are a lot of issues about this with the Cornell Heights neighborhood . There are issues about what happens to Dearborn Place . There is concern about how Cornell Heights would fit into this . This entrance would be located in the Village of Cayuga Heights . We have met Trustees rofadayWe wougd like to pursue further traffic concept . They were supportive o Y traffic calming Pleasant Grove Road , Ms . Westmont — Does the draft Environmental Impact Statement data include the recent change the 22 additional parking spaces and the 2-hour turn over parking? TOWN BOARD PAGE 23 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED s. Wolff — The circulation alternative 1 assumes that the 35-space lot would be retained as a 35- space lot. Once the University decided to offer the two-way road , the 35 -space lot would not be practical . The lot was redesigned . We then asked the traffic engineers to look at this and see if the analysis remained the same . The traffic engineers indicated that there was not a change to their analysis based on the shift of vehicles . Mr. Kanter — Is the revised analysis in the Final Environmental Impact Statement ? Ms . Wolff — There is a letter from the traffic consultants describing why the analysis in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement is still valid . Councilman Conley — I am concerned about Pleasant Grove Road leading down to one- lane bridges . There needs to be a way to travel across by Beebe Lake Bridge with a road . This would eliminate a lot of traffic through Forest Home , Ms . Wolff - The proposal takes traffic further away from Forest Home . That would bring you much closer to Forest Home. It has other environmental issues also . Many residents of Forest Home requested that this alternative be adopted because it reroutes traffic out of Forest Home , Councilman Klein — Will Helen Newman Hall be dedicated to freshmen ? Ms . Wolff — The program at Helen Newman Hall will not change . They are University functions . The primary user group is the residents that live there . It is open to the University. There are other facilities like Helen Newman Hall that offer the same functions . Councilman Klein — What will be in the new community center? Ms . Wolff — There is room for aerobics , fitness , wellness classes , karate , and yoga . There is also room for weight rooms . Councilman Klein — What happens when freshmen arrive? What is done with all the cars ? Ms . Wolff — There is a detailed plan that is described in the draft Environmental Impact Statement . John Guttenberger, Cornell University — There will be cars parked in the A-Lot and cars parked all over campus . Ms. Wolff — They provide maps to the freshmen giving them directions as to where to park and which routes to take. The maps are included in the draft Environmental Impact Statement . Mr . Guttenberger — Information is sent to freshmen telling them how to get to their dorm . Different signs are put up on days that freshmen arrive. These are the approved routes that have been discussed with the Fire Department . TOWN BOARD PAGE 24 AUGUST 9 , 199 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Ms . Wolff — The draft Environmental Impact Statement outlines the proposed relocation of the Moor House . The proposal is that the house be preserved off site . The University has offered the house to Historic Ithaca . They have offered $40, 000 for the relocation of the house . Historic Ithaca would then take control of the house , relocation , and sell the house on the open market . They would retain the monies from the sale to cover their costs . The Board of Directors for Historic Ithaca has voted to support the proposal . They are in negotiations with the University to work out the details . There have been a number of people interested in the house . It has been hard to find a site that is feasible . The University has offered 2 sites for the relocation of the house . One site is in Forest Home at the intersection of Forest Home and Pleasant Grove Road . The second site is north of the house on Pleasant Grove Road . The site in Forest Home is being offered free to Historic Ithaca . The site north on Pleasant Grove Road would involve a long-term ground lease with Cornell University. Historic Ithaca has expressed a preference for the site in Forest Home . There has been a fair amount of investigation as to whether zoning would allow this to happen . It appears to be feasible . The University has contracted with an archeologist to do a Phase I archeological survey of the site . They are also doing an archeological site on Pleasant Grove Road . A goal of the relocation is to preserve the status of the house as eligible on the National Register. This may be possible with these sites because it is retained within the community. The State Historic Preservation Office is involved with the approval of the relocation of the house . They have indicate that they do not have a problem with the house being relocated . They feel it can be mitigatedby app ropriate relocation . Cornell University is currently developing a Memorandum of Undersin with the State Historic Preservation Office . It will outline the conditions under which the house can b relocated . The University is responsible for making sure the conditions are met . If there wer problems with the Historic Ithaca agreement , the University will then relocate the house to one of the parcels . Mr . Kanter — How long will it take for the Memorandum of Understanding to be complete? Ms . Wolff — I am not sure . Carl Stearns , Preservation Architect — The Cradit Moore house is a great example of Greek revival architecture . It did receive eligibility for listing on the State's National Registers of Historic Places Letter in February 1999 . The house contains an extensive 1938 rehabilitation . I do not know if people knew that these changes had taken place until Barrow Associates had looked at it . There is still discussion about which moldings are original . The idea is to avoid adverse impact on the Moore House . It is a matter of record that Cornell University has done alternate designs . It has committed itself to saving and relocating the Moore House . The problem with moving a historic house is the loss of the historic site . Reconstructing a context for the house is very difficult. The site has been changing . The proposed project has a good chance of restoring some of the historic aspects of an earlier time . It now has a limited site . The objection of the project is to maintain the eligibility on the listing of the State Historical Register. No preservationist likes to see a building relocated . Mr . Kanter — What is the possibility of having the Memorandum of Understanding as part of the fin Environmental Impact Statement? TOWN BOARD PAGE 25 AUGUST , 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED r. Stearns — We do not know if it will be made part of the Environmental Impact Statement , Ms . Wolff — The State does not have a problem with the relocation . Everyone feels that it is possible to come to an agreement . The University is committed to preserving the house . Deputy Supervisor Russell — Mr. Kanter, are you suggesting that it should be part of the draft Environmental Impact Statement ? Mr. Kanter — It is a complex process because it involves both City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca. It involves three boards within the Town of Ithaca . Each board will have to make its own findings based on the Environmental Impact Statement . The question of rezoning the site is triggering the move of the Moore House . I think that the Town Board would want to have that information available and completed . Ms . Wolff — The City has not adopted the Final Environmental Impact Statement . Hopefully, that will occur August 18 , 1999 . Then the Town has 30 days to issue your findings . Could it come within the 30 days? Deputy Supervisor Russell — I am uncomfortable with referring this matter to the Planning Board if this board has not had an opportunity to review the findings . Councilman Klein — I am troubled by the relocation of the Moore House . The house was compromised when it was next to the Pleasant Grove Apartments . The removal of the apartments allows more open space around the building . I am surprised as to what good shape the house is in . When this board had the opportunity to review the draft Environmental Impact Statement , we commented that the house should remain in its current location . I have not seen a serious effort to rework the site plan to allow the house to remain in its current location . This project has a lot of other serious issues with traffic and its impact on Forest Home , Historic Ithaca has made a deal improperly with Cornell University without consulting this board when the board had expressed its opinion . I have not seen anything to convince me that this house cannot stay at its current location . Ms . Wolff — We can make the plan work with the house . It can be done . I do not think anyone feels it is a good end result . Mr. Stearns — The house could be given back some of its historic context on another site . There would not be a buffer from the playing fields . Councilman Klein — The house is surrounded by vegetation that could serve as a buffer. Mr. Stearns — Cornell University has stated that they need that land for other uses . Ms . Wolff — The fields can be turned to allow the house to remain . This results in a retaining wall and a congested situation . The University has not found a program that wants the Moore House . It is felt TOWN BOARD PAGE 26 AUGUST 9 , 199 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED that the best way to preserve the house is to retain it as a single-family residence . Educational use will require alterations to the house to accommodate the use . Councilman Klein — The University does not have visiting professors that would be able to use the house? Ms. Wolff - They have looked at that. The conclusion is that it is not a great location and there are better places to do that . It is questionable how desirable it is as a place to live given its current location . It is not an ideal site . Councilman Klein — I am surprised the State Office is saying that they do not have a problem with moving a house . Mr. Stearns — They feel removing or altering the setting would have an adverse impact . Ms . Wolff — They felt it was possible that relocating the house would enhance the historic integrity of the house by creating a context that was more consistent with its historical setting . Councilwoman Grigorov — We could refer it to the Planning Board because it will still come back t this board . Councilman Klein — Referring it implies a passive agreement . Attorney Barney — The board could defer this so that you have a chance to look at it more . Councilwoman Grigorov — We ask for special consideration of the Moore House , Deputy Supervisor Russell — We may want to have the special consideration at this board level before the referral to the Planning Board , Councilwoman Grigorov — I have not seen the site located in Forest Home . Will it be located close to the creek? Mr. Frantz — There is about 70 feet between the front yard setback and the top of the bank . The house is between 35 and 40 feet deep . There would be room for the house and a shallow back yard . Mr . Walker — The lot will need subdivision approval . The configuration that is shown is not how the lot is represented on tax maps . It is shown as extending across the creek and along Forest Home Drive . Councilman Klein — What type of back yard would the house have ? Mr. Frantz — There would be 30 to 35 feet of backyard . Fifteen to 20 feet of that would be th existing vegetation . TOWN BOARD PAGE 27 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Councilwoman Grigorov — Will the trees on the proposed site be removed ? Mr. Walker — I need a full topographical survey before I will know. Ms . Wolff — The Memorandum of Understanding is a technical document . It will include things related to the landscaping . Mr. Frantz — There is a large locus tree along Forest Home Drive that is of concern . In the center of the lawn area , there is another substantial tree that needs to be avoided . Deputy Supervisor Russell — Could someone describe where the retaining wall would be situated if the Moore House is retained in its current location ? Ms. Wolff — The fields would be shifted . The retaining wall would be located on the western side . The draft Environmental Impact Statement shows a scheme where the retaining wall along Sisson Place is 14 feet high . It could be accomplished with a 10-foot high wall . It is considered less than ideal because of the grade drop . The standard for fields is to be located north/south . We would have to locate them east/west . This means one of the teams is looking directing into the sun . Councilman Klein — Did you ever try and rework the buildings to allow the Moore House to remain on site? Ms . Wolff — There was a lot of research done in terms of reworking the site plan . Councilman Klein — This scheme calls for a lot of open space in front of Helen Newman . A lot of design axes focus on Helen Newman . The dining facility could have been the focal point and it would have created more space . Ms . Wolff — One of the earlier schemes was to add a floor to Helen Newman for the dining facilities . For a number of reasons , it was abandoned . A lot of alternatives have been evaluated . It is felt that this is the best plan . Councilman Klein — If it was a given constraint that the Moore House were to stay, then the entire site plan would be different . Somewhere along the line it was said that the Moore House was expendable . With this scheme it is difficult to fit the Moore House in . Ms . Wolff — The University looked at options before moving the Moore House . Some of these are documented in the draft Environmental Impact Statement. No one could come up with a program that wanted the Moore House or had the means to be there . It was never the preferred location given the cost to renovate it and the square footage . It is felt that the house can be preserved . The University is making a serious effort to that the best way possible . SHIPPOS sees that the University is trying to preserve the house in the best way. This is why they are in support of it . It has been determined to be significant for its architecture , not because of its relationship with the people associated it . Historic Ithaca will put deed restrictions on the building that would prevent any TOWN BOARD PAGE 28 AUGUST 9 , 199 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED inappropriate alterations of the building . A site is being offered within the community. It is felt tha this is the best solution for the house . Councilman Klein — I think that the house should remain . The people who live in this community will suffer by the loss of the house in this context . At this point I would not be convinced to favorably consider the rezoning if the house is relocated . Mr. Walker — Is the 3 `d field being added because there are currently 3 fields? It is a tight fit . Ms . Wolff — The 3 existing fields are used heavily. Mr. Walker — the population is going to be increased by 500. There is open space near the A- Lot . Would not it be more appropriate to put fields in that location ? Ms . Wolff — The programming of these fields are strongly tied to Helen Newman Hall . The 3 fields are also programmed as a single entity. Mr . Walker — There are other athletic fields above . Are they related to the other fields' programming ? Ms . Wolff — These fields are used differently. it is described in the draft Environmental Impa Statement . This is an important part of the living environment for young people . Deputy Supervisor Russell — The suggestion is not for it to be reduced . The suggestion is to have take place close by. Mr. Frantz — There are major environmental constraints to any athletic field development north of A- Lot . There is a major wetland and stream corridor that runs through that field . Attorney Barney — What about just north of Jessup Road ? There are fields there now. Mr . Frantz — The draft Environmental Impact Statement has made the case for the need to retain 3 soccer fields in this area . The 3 fields being proposed are replacements for 3 existing soccer fields that will be taken up by the new dormitories . Attorney Barney — The board needs to balance the program need against maintaining a historic structure. The program may need to be adjusted . Mr . Frantz — The board has made it clear in their comment letter. It states that the Town Board feels that Cornell University might have to adjust their programming to accommodate the Moore House . Ms . Wolff — The University feels strongly about not increasing the population of young students . It is not feasible to delete recreation fields . TOWN BOARD I PAGE 29 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Mr. Kanter — The two action items before the board are to refer the zoning proposal onto the Planning Board for their recommendation . The other is for the Town Board to set its own public hearing . Deputy Supervisor Russell — The Town has only received the final impact statement as of Thursday. Mr. Kanter — It has not been accepted by the City. We have received the preliminary draft version . It has gone back to the City's consultants for additional revisions . The City has asked us for comments on portions of it in terms of completeness . Deputy Supervisor Russell — We need to look at in terms of completeness before we can refer this to the Planning Board . Councilwoman Grigorov — We should table the discussion until we have had a chance to look this over more thoroughly. Mr. Frantz — There has been a concern raised by a number of residents regarding the fact that the rezoning does open up the use of the land to other uses . These uses could be more intense and have impacts that are not addressed in the Environmental Impact Statement. They include academic or research facilities, hospitals , schools , and public libraries, museums , nursing homes , clubhouses , family homes , farms , roadside stands and daycare homes. Right allows the family homes , farms , roadside stands , soccer fields, parking lots and daycare homes . The others require special approval . Mr. Kanter — The potential uses should be described in the draft Environmental Impact Statement . Ms . Wolff — We did describe potential uses . Mr. Kanter — The affect of the different uses on traffic needs to be addressed and how they are different from what is being proposed and the current zoning . Attorney Barney — Once the rezoning occurs , there are uses as of right . Councilwoman Grigorov — What are the possibilities in Multiple Residence? Mr. Frantz — It is limited uses . Apartments and accessory uses are allowed . Deputy Supervisor Russell — What are the disadvantages and advantages of a Special Land Use District? Mr. Kanter — A SLUD for a recreational field is not necessary. We have been trying to minimize the amount of SLUDS that we have . Another approach is to restrict the rezoning on certain conditions . Attorney Barney — We have that right in respect to commercial zones and multiple residence zone . TOWN BOARD PAGE 30 AUGUST 9 , 199 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Mr. Frantz — It might be time for the Town to look at a zoning district to accommodate high education . That would preclude things from hospitals being built in this type of area . In the Environmental Impact Statement there is some indication that these are potential possibilities . We need to outline the potential impacts . Ms . Wolff — I do not have a problem with addressing these issues in the Environmental Impact Statement . The zoning does allow these things . The University also has plans that identify where they want to expand . North Campus is identified as residential dormitory use . Mr . Frantz — There is a large amount of data that Cornell University can use in the Environmental Impact Statement to do a generic assessment . Councilwoman Grigorov — There is the possibility of holding the R-30 to the site plan that they developed . Attorney Barney — The zoning change could be conditioned upon limiting it to school purposes . Councilman Klein — The zoning map would be changed to show R-30 , but then indicate that it is limited . Deputy Supervisor Russell — The surrounding area is R-30 and these uses would be permitted . Councilman Klein — When does the City adopt the draft Environmental Impact Statement? Ms . Wolff — They are having a special meeting Thursday, August 12 , 1999 . Mr. Frantz — The letter states that the Environmental Impact Statement is not covering everything as to what could happen under R-30 . Mr. Kanter — The possibility of the educational zone can be added to the letter. Attorney Barney — The City could be aware of it , but we might not want to indicate it to be included in the draft Environmental Impact Statement . Mr . Kanter — The letter could mention that the Town Board is considering another approach and does not mean it needs to be included in the draft Environmental Impact Statement . Resolution No 134 = Postponement of Referral to Planning Board Rezonina Request by Cornell University North Campus Residential Initiative. BE IT RESOLVED, the governing Town Board hereby agrees to postpone its consideration and referral of the proposed rezoning request by Cornell University for the North Campus ResidentAk Initiative to the Planning Board until the September 13, 1999 Town Board meeting. TOWN BOARD PAGE 31 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED MOVED Councilwoman Grigorov, SECONDED Deputy Supervisor Russell. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 17 Cont' d . e. Director of Building/Zoning — See Attachment #9 Mr. Frost — We issued the most number of building permits since May 1994. We issued fire works permit for July 4 celebration . There were a lot of big projects this year that have higher fees . Councilwoman Grigorov — What was the Zoning Board of Appeals' interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance? Mr. Frost — They interpreted the word restaurants as meaning all restaurants including drive- throughs . Councilman Klein — When does Burger King go before the Planning Board ? Mr. Kanter — It will probably be the first or second meeting in September. Mr. Frost — We are also holding the building permits for Lake Source Cooling . f. Human Resources Specialist — See Attachment # 10 g. Budget Officer — See Attachment #11 Mr. Carvill — The 2000 budget summary provides a preview of the revenues and expenditures for 2000 . It also discusses the potential tax rate for 2000 . It appears that we will be able to keep the tax rate the same for all funds . There is a projection of where the fund balances will lye after we appropriate monies out of the closing of this year' s activity to help fund next year's budget . The sensitive area is the B-fund . This demonstrates that there will be a medium amount of operating cash going into the new year. Approximately $49 , 000 remains . There is concern that the County will do a countywide re-evaluation of all properties based on current marketable value . The tax rates will be questionable and is something that we need to pay attention to . It is clear that there will be increase taxes in some areas . The tax increases are in areas where there has been no reflected increase for the past 5 years . There is a concern about the open space area and the continuance funding of reserve monies . I have been researching this concern and where there might be additional funds and how we can support the fund balance of the Part-Town fund and the open reserve . We have found a capability in which we can infuse the B- Fund with some additional funds . Twenty-five thousand dollars of that could be placed into the reserve for open space . There is a potential need for the Purchase of Development Rights . The open space reserve fund is to pay for legal cost, purchase of the rights , and the appraisal costs . TOWN BOARD PAGE 32 AUGUST 9 , 199 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED We have also discussed building a new highway facility. There are a couple of fiscal plans that hav been presented to Supervisor Valentino . There are some monies that can be gathered from the general fund . We might be able to get monies out of the highway fund to initiate a facility reserve . We might be able to do outside financing. Supervisor Valentino did have concerns about future projects and the capability of the Town being able to finance them next year. We continue to look find . The numbers show that we are in good management of our funds . Careful spending needs to be observed . h . Attorney for the Town Attorney Barney — We were served with an application for the Court of Appeals on Lake Source Cooling . There are a lot of questions as to whether we are subject to a stay. Deputy Supervisor Russell — Is this different from the application sent into the Appellant Division ? Attorney Barney — They have to justify why the court should hear the appeal . Agenda Item No 18 — Report of Town Committees. Councilman Klein — The Codes and Ordinance Committee will be dealing with the zoning map an the commercial areas . I have been on the Fire Contract Negotiating Committee . We have be meeting every other week. Supervisor Valentino prepared a resolution that will establish partnership between the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca for the Fire Department , Mr. Cafferil from the City has been at some of the meetings . He cannot do a joint activity fund because they do not have a separate revenue for the Fire Department . He can do a dedicated account . The City and the Town can fund the account . All earned interest and surplus funds will remain in that account . Mr. Carvill — Cornell University is giving an extra $50 , 000 to fire protection . Councilman Klein — It is increased each year. We are working on the budget for the 2000 Fire Department budget. Councilwoman Grigorov — The Intermunicipal Watershed is still meeting . The State wants the municipalities to start participating in a financial way. They want a certain amount to come from each municipality. Mr. Kanter — Is it for administrative types of costs? Councilwoman Grigorov — We would be matching funds for the 3-year study. It is for an analysis of the entire watershed to ensure good water. Deputy Supervisor Russell — How many municipalities are involved ? Councilwoman Grigorov — There are over 50 involved . TOWN BOARD PAGE 33 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Agenda Item No. 13(a) — SEQR Determination for Proposed Inlet Valley Community Park. See Attachment X12 Mr. Frantz — The grant application requires that it needs to have SEQR approval before the State can consider the application for the grant . A few years ago, a Cornell University Landscape Architectural Studio class focused on the Inlet Valley Park as a design project . It was helpful to have the site topography available. Mr. Kanter — This is half the scale of the earlier numbers for the park. Mr. Frantz — The cost estimate is $358 , 150 . This is slightly half than the original projection . We estimate that about 30% of the cost would be in the form of forced account , contributions of labor and equipment time. This can be charged off to the grant . We expect this to be a 2-year project . Construction could commence as early as 2001 . We could build the second half in 2002 . There would need to be about $90 , 000 per year in the Town budget over a 2 -year period . Deputy Supervisor Russell — How would this show in our budget? Mr. Carvill — The revenues would appear in the B- Fund . The revenues would come from increased sales tax revenues or from other fees generated within the fund . The short fall would be made up from borrowing or tax dollars . Councilman Klein — Is the site wooded ? Mr. Frantz — Yes . Not all of it would qualify as mature woodland , but the trees are all 6- inch caliper or greater. There are 2 large trees . There is an area of 18 to 24- inch butternut trees . We will avoid these trees . It is a nicely wooded site . Resolution No. 135 = STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE INLET VALLEY COMMUNITY PARK. WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will be accepting applications for funds for projects to preserve, rehabilitate or restore lands for use by all segments of the population for park, recreation or conservation purposes under the State Environmental Protection Fund, and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca now owns a parcel of land off of Bostwick Road approximately 8. 5 acres in size on which a park, proposed to include a baseball diamond, parking facilities, a comfort station, a picnic pavilion, picnic tables, walkways, a play structure and other recreational amenities, is being proposed to be developed, and WHEREAS, authorization to proceed with construction of said park is a Type I Action under the provisions of NYCRR Part 617, and TOWN BOARD PAGE 34 AUGUST 9 , 199 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED WHEREAS, the Town Board, as lead agency for environmental review for said proposed par has reviewed a proposed site plan for the park, and Part I and Part II of the Full Environmental Assessment Form with supporting documentation, and WHEREAS, the Town Planning Department has recommended that a negative determination of environmental significance for the proposed action, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 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 and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. MOVED Councilwoman Grigorov, SECONDED Councilman Conley. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. Acienda Item No. 13(b) — Apply for Grant under the NYS Environmental Protection Fund for the Development of the Inlet Valley Community Park. Resolution No. 136 = AUTHORIZE FOR TOWN STAFF PROCEED WITH GRANT APPLICATIO FOR PARKS DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR INLET VALLEY COMMUNITY PARK. WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will b accepting applications for funds for projects to preserve, rehabilitate or restore lands for use by all segments of the population for park, recreation or conservation purposes under the State Environmental Protection Fund, and WH EREAS, the Ithaca is an eligible and interested applicant for funds under this e Town 9 program, and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca now owns a parcel of land off of Bostwick Road approximately 8. 5 acres in size, which was obtained for park and recreation purposes, and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan, adopted by the Town Board on December 8, 1999 recommends the development of the above-referenced parcel as a community park, and WHEREAS, said community park is proposed to include park and recreation facilities intended to accommodate larger-scale recreational activities and to serve a large number of the Town 's residents, such as a baseball diamond, parking facilities, a comfort station, a picnic pavilion, picnic tables, walkways, a play structure and other recreational amenities, and TOWN BOARD PAGE 35 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED WHEREAS, the estimated total project cost for the development of the proposed park is approximately $358, 150, and WHEREAS, the State Environmental Protection Fund provides matching grants for up to 50 % of the project cost, or $ 179, 075 for the project described above, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Catherine Valentino, as Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in accordance with the provisions of the State Environmental Protection Act, in an amount not to exceed $ 179, 075, and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement with the State for such financial assistance to the Town of Ithaca for said proposed park. MOVED Councilman Klein, SECONDED Councilwoman Grigorov. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. Mr. Frantz — The impact on vegetation was a major concern with lacovelli Park . The slope is not as bad as the original topographical survey made it out to be . The Tudor Park play structure is built on a hillside. It is built into the hillside and around 1 or 2 trees . We would like to replicate that at lacovelli Park. The gazebo will remain and it requires little grading . Agenda Item No. 19 — Review of Correspondence : a. Arthur Pearce , Chair TCAD Board. Councilwoman Grigorov — Should we get them to come to a Codes and Ordinances Committee meeting? That way we could explain our thought process . His points are valid . Deputy Supervisor Russell — I can respond with a letter. Addt' I Agenda Item No . 1 — Authorize Town Supervisor to Execute Applications & Other Documents Pursuant to the Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act of 1996. Mr. Walker — We have a study that Stearns & Wheler started . The funding for the Intermunicipal Sewer System plans was authorized at a previous meeting . The Town Supervisor was authorized to sign an agreement . The maximum estimate the Town would have to pay was $20 , 000 . The City of Ithaca , Town of Ithaca and Town of Dryden have agreed that the 3= partners in the joint-sewer project would pay for their share of the $60 , 000 out of the current capital reserve funds . The other 3 potential partners would each fund $20 , 000 of the study of their own funds . The Village of Cayuga Heights had a few concerns about the cost sharing . They asked that 4 items be added to the cost -TOWN BOARD PAGE 36 AUGUST 9 , 199 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED sharing agreement . These are listed on the handout provided to the board . We need a resolution t accept this. Attorney Barney — The resolution the board adopted previously authorizes the Supervisor to sign the agreement with such modifications that she deemed necessary and appropriate . Mr. Walker — We have a draft report . There are 4 different alternatives that have been looked at to bring together a regional sewer system to treat sewage from Lansing , Dryden , Cayuga Heights , City of Ithaca and Town of Ithaca . One is diverting access flow from Cayuga Heights into the Ithaca Area WasteWater Treatment Plant . Then continue to use the Cayuga Heights Plant to its most efficient use . The second would be to use the Cayuga Heights Plant as a primary treatment and facility and divert all flow to the Ithaca area for final treatment . There was an alternative to eliminate the Cayuga Heights plant and send everything to the Ithaca area plant . The last alternative was to bi- pass all the flow from the Town of Ithaca and all the municipalities around the Cayuga Heights plant and let Cayuga Heights take care of their own sewage . recommended to Supervisor Valentino that it is important to have all 6 municipalities joined together. She is in favor of that . Eventually the Cayuga Heights plant will wear out its usefulness . It still has the capability to work efficiently with reduced loadings . I am recommending that some form of the diversion is the most cost effective in the short-term . Then as the Cayuga Heights plant ge older, we can phase in an expansion . On August 11 , Deputy Supervisor Russell and I will b attending a meeting between the current SJS members . We will discuss giving direction to Stearns Wheler about how we want the report to look. Cayuga Heights' biggest concern is that they do n lose revenue and that there not be a cost increase to their residents . The consultants have been studying Cayuga Heights as one entity and the Ithaca Area Plant as another entity. We need to bring everyone together as partners. Deputy Supervisor Russell — We do need to select one of these alternatives to pursue the bond act funding . The alternatives will be fully explored through the SEQR process . What will the meeting on Wednesday be doing? Mr . Walker — We will be giving direction to the consultant and look at the cost factors . We have to apply by September 16 , 1999 for the bond act. We do not know what the exact cost would be . We are looking at a significant cost share from the bond act . We do have resources available at the SJS . This would be paid out over a period of time . If there were a significant cost to the Town we would be do bonding that. Depending upon the alt fund th, We not think it will be a problem for us to lawilll havle moire numbers for the boardrt Oncelthe application is in , it does not commit us to doing the project . Attorney Barney — The Town has agreed that we will fund a portion of the cost and will make the money available . Mr . Walker — The total bond act is $8 million . Of that $4 million is current SJS owners . We ha approximately $2 million in the SJS capital funds . We would be committing to $ 1 . 6 million . TOWN BOARD PAGE 37 AUGUST 9 , 1999 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED Deputy Supervisor Russell — Why would it be $ 1 . 6 million ? The cost of 3 partners is $2 million and our share is 40%. Mr. Walker — The total cost is about $3 . 9 million . We would not need to come up with this money at one time. It would be bonded . The total project cost would be over $ 10 million . The bond act funding would be $6 . 5 million . It would leave about $4 million for the partners . It would be our obligation . Mr. Carvill — Is this the gross or the net of what the Town is paying ? Mr. Walker — This is a grant . It is different from water. We would have to bond this separately from the grant. There is a grant from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as opposed to water. They will turn the money over to us as long as we pay our share . Resolution No. 137 - Authorization for Town Supervisor to Execute Applications and Other Documents Pursuant to the Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act of 1996 - Joint Wastewater Proiect WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca herein called the "Municipality'; after thorough consideration of the various aspects relating to wastewater treatment and study of available data, has hereby determined that certain work, as described in its application and attachments, herein called the "Project" is desirable, is in the public interest, and is required in order to implement the Project; and WHEREAS, Article 56 of the Environmental Conservation Law authorizes State Assistance to municipalities for water quality improvement projects by means of a contract and the Municipality deems it to be in the public interest and benefit under this law to enter into a contract therewith; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca that 1 . The Town Supervisor is the representative authorized to act in behalf of the Municipality's governing body in all matters related to State assistance under ECL Article 56, Title 3. The representative is also authorized to make application, execute the State Assistance Contract, submit Project documentation, and otherwise act for the Municipality's governing body in all matters related to the Project and to State assistance; 2. That the Municipality agrees that it will fund up to $ 1, 800, 000 for its portion of the cost of the Project and that funds will be available to initiate the Project's field work within twelve ( 12) months of written approval of its application by the Department of Environmental Conservation; 3. That one ( 1) certified copy of this Resolution be prepared and sent to the Albany office of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation together with the Application of State Assistance Payments; TOWN BOARD PAGE 38 AUGUST 9 , 199 APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED - SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 - APPROVED - APPROVED - APPROVED 4. That this Resolution take effect immediately. MOVED Councilman Klein, SECONDED Councilman Conley. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 20 — EXECUTIVE SESSION : Motion made by Councilwoman Grigorov, seconded by Councilman Conley to enter into an Executive Session to discuss litigation and property acquisition sale . Carried unanimously. The Board entered Executive Session at 9: 55 p . m . Motion made by Councilman Klein , seconded by Councilman Conley to resume regular session . Carried unanimously. The Board resumed regular session at 10: 19 p . m . Resolution No 138 - Town Hall Sale Listing - 126 East Seneca Street, BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Robert A . Mead & Associates of Elmira, LLC, 111 Nort Main Street to list the current Town Hall at a price of $339, 000 subject to conditions and commissi rights to be negotiated by the Town Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor upon the advice an assistance of the Attorney for the Town and the Town Engineer, MOVED Councilwoman Grigorov, SECONDED Councilwoman Russell. A vote on the motion resulted as follows: Deputy Supervisor Russell, aye; Councilwoman Grigorov, aye; Councilman Klein, aye; Councilman Conley, aye. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No. 21 — ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business to come before the Town Board , a motion was made by Deputy Supervisor Russell , seconded by Councilman Conley to adjourn . Carried unanimously. Deputy Supervisor Russell adjourned the meeting at 10: 20 p . m . Jespegfuy oa-vv oan Lent Noteboom , Town Clerk ***SPECIAL MEETING — September 2 , 1999 at 5 : 39 p . m . * NEXT REGULAR MEETING — September 13 , 1999 at 5 : 30 p . m . " Minutes Transcribed by Carrie L . Coates . �cv�c,s or' fttjr� . (,P , I Coly/`� , � s • �o �-t� �ocu sE o � 7s Aalw. 7;W5 b / S poe )7iiA . /'y/�O ✓,�rJeu%s � �tlT,�i�1 Fi',2g -STiI . e rse-.✓G �Wg, .5role ¢ eG61 L 0i�i XU VIAL& o&:r r! ITl f�Jn.2� C oaJT!<rltle�.s . ^ ��fa+eT.S C,ucor.AOF� rA�> o,or.! //tl/�9,pi�.¢Tl�J D�dF1o/iOEy�d�. L /L �,y�U /✓G,� — �/ c3^/i Frc�,v f /,v ✓g SrAACA IT / Af Tlsfe f ,ec SOVA. e R 5 ee PLTOCWX. ' �aT1F /N /1f�O'O'g/f6 'rifo P 40A)-r ADD 31/STEoV5 AAA 04LSO oVLOVWA11d6 750.e eou1ri4* EWU1j ��fauLO ��64<✓,¢L � ,Pub �euc).� d G G U .Q o a �,_ vx+z - +v,euaz .V�77•✓ f/ecv ���7�99 �.e�c. �..✓.aQy r3�v�,'- a�7 /7 S S�6 �ecT TO /� ve 5 rowA D Su6 r d D Tv C< Ty � L . 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We are both 18 years of age or older and mentally competent to enter into a contract. 3 . Neither of us is married. 4 . We intend to continue to live together and are committed to the care and support of each other. 51 We are each other's sole domestic partner , each has no other domestic partner and we intend to remain each other's sole domestic partner. 6 . We are not related by blood closer than would bar marriage in the State of New York. 7 . We are not in our relationship solely for the purpose of obtaining health care coverage. 8 . We attach the following two items as proof of cohabitation : and 9 . We are economically interdependent. We attach the following 2 items of proof showing our financial interdependence : a joint bank account a joint credit or charge card joint obligation on a loan status as authorized signatory on the partner's account or credit card joint ownership or holding of investments joint ownership of residence joint ownership of real estate other than residence listing of both partners as tenants on the lease of the shared residence shared rental payments of residence ( need not be split 50/50) 97 DOMPART AFF ATTACHMENT # 2 listing of both partners as tenants on a lease, or shared rental payments, for property other than residence _ common household and shared household expenses (e .g. grocery, utility, telephone, etc . bills, which need not be shared 50/50) _ shared household budget for purposes of receiving government benefits _ status of one as representative payee for the other' s government benefits joint ownership of major items of personal property (e.g. appliance, furniture, etc.) _ joint ownership of a motor vehicle joint responsibility for child care (e . g. school documents, guardianship) _ shared child care expenses (e. g. baby sitting, day care, school bills, which need not be shared 50/50) _ execution of wills naming each other as executor and/or beneficiary _ designation as beneficiary under the other's life insurance policy designation as beneficiary under the other's retirement benefits account _ mutual grant of durable power of attorney _ mutual grant of authority to make health care decisions (e. g. health care power of attorney) _ affidavit by creditor or other individual able to testify to partners' financial interdependence _ other item(s) of proof sufficient to establish economic interdependency under the circumstances of the particular case. Name Name (Print) first middle last (Print) first middle last (address) (address) (signature) (signature) Sworn to before me this _ day of Notary Public 97 DOMPART AFF 16. 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They will be working through mid August and we anticipate that they will work part time during the school year under the work stud_, program. Creig Hebdon. the assistant Town Engineer, did an excellent job as Acting Town Engineer while the Town Engineer was on Vacation from July 8 h through the 23`d . DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Sterling House and Cottage. Tnrrnansburg Road at Bunch Road The Contractor has continued to work on the site improvements, including the site drainage and parking lots. Final site grading is substantially complete and a large part of the site has been seeded. The site erosion and sediment control elements are in good condition and will be maintained until permanent vegetative cover is established. Cornell University/Wilson Lab G-Line Addition Excavation of the site with temporary spoil areas on the Oxley site is complete, and construction of the new facility has begun. Sediment and erosion controls were installed properly and are being maintained. Linderman Creek Apartments Mass earthwork is underway and should be completed during August. Sediment and erosion control strictures are in place and are being maintained. Water and sewer lines are scheduled to be under construction during late August. EARTH FILL PERMITS No earth fill permits were issued during July. WATER PROJECTS Integrated Water Svstem The Town Engineer is continuing to work with the Integrated Water Supply Committee consisting of representatives of the City, the S. C.LI.W. C. and Cornell University Utilities. The S . C.L. I. W. C . reviewed the updated Agreement for Municipal Cooperation at the July 9 Commission meeting. The draft agreement was then supplied to the City and Cornell for review and comment. The next full meeting if the IWSC is scheduled for September 9, 1999 at the Bolton Point water plant. The Engineering sub-conunittee is working on development of the capital improvement plan for implementation of the integrated water system components. OBG Engineers are completing the Integrated System Report, which becomes the supporting document for the bond applications. Funding for the improvements is available as a low interest bond through the Environmental Facilities Corporation. Warren Road Water Main Replacement Construction on the Warren Road water main replacement started the week of July 12`'' and is proceeding at a reasonable rate. A one way (Northbound) traffic pattern was established on Warren Road, by the contractor, with the assistance of the Tompkins County Highway Department, to allow the contractor a safer work zone. Tompkins County will maintain this pattern as they reconstruct the road wav one lane at a time. The County scheduled to start drainage work on the site August 16 . ATTACHMENT # 4 TOWN ENGINEERS REPORT 8/9/99 PAGE 2 Water Tank Repainting Project The Contract for repainting the Pine Tree Road and Christopher Circle water tanks has been awarded to Haight Painting. The actual work will start during August . SEWER PROJECTS The three members of the SJS are currently reviewing a proposal for utilizing excess capacity in the IAWWTF to accept sewage flows diverted from the Village of Cayuga Heights wastewater treatment plant. This would relieve the conditions at the VCH plant and allow additional sewage flows from the Village and Town of Lansing to be treated. A Unified Engineering Report for the Municipal Wastewater Collection and Treatment System has been prepared by Stearns & Wheler and will be the basis for a joint application for funding from the Environmental Bond Act. The Town Board will review this report and will be asked to authorize the Town Supervisor to sign the application. STORMWATER The Town Engineer' s staff is proceeding with a drainage design to replace an existing culvert in Eastern Heights which crosses Park Lane and improve drainage patterns along Park Lane. This work is being done to reduce erosion potential in the major watercourse that drains Eastern Heights. Town forces will do the work. TOWNHALL The Architect has started preparation of the final construction documents. This will allow the bidding process to start in September/October for a construction start in October. The Town received comments from the SHPO and the primary concern was the orientation of steps on the Buffalo Street side of the building and some concern about the lobby design. The Town has directed the architect to redesign the proposed Buffalo Street entrance steps to maintain the existing elevation, which will bring the steps over the street line after the access ramp is installed. This is the configuration preferred by SHPO because it minimizes the visual impact of the building elevation. This change will require an encroachment permit from the City of Ithaca, which will be applied for by the Town. The Town Engineer has discussed this with the City Engineering department, which has indicated that the permit should not be a problem as long as a minimum sidewalk width of 5 feet is maintained. The Post Office space design is now being completed and the design schedule, which proposes a construction start of October 1 , has been presented. The Postal Service has proposed moving the postal operation out of the building and into a temporary down town location. This will allow the Town construction to start in October, as well as preventing hazards to the postal workers during construction. The Post Office Architect has developed a plan for the Tioga Street PO entrance and will be presenting the plan to the City Landmarks Commission on July 13h. They are also submitting the proposal to the SHPO. C.I RPTSENGRI ERPT9908.REP Agenda Item 17c HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT'S MONTHLY REPORT, JULY 1999 TOWN OF ITHACA TOWN BOARD MEETING, AUGUST 9, 1999 Construction Projects Renwick Bridge : Final design approval has been submitted to the State . Tompkins County is planning to go to bid in September 1999 . The award of the bid is planned for October . The County has not decided weather to wait for the spring of 2000 to start construction. It was suggested to let the contractor that wins the bid decide whether they want to build the bridge in the fall or spring. We will remain in contact with the residents as to the timing of the project. Burns Road Bridge : Tompkins County closed the Burns Road bridge on August 2, 1999 . They plan to reopen by August 20, 1999 . The Bridge is closed to repair the bridge seats and to install abutment drainage . Forest Home Drive : Forest Home Drive was paved with a topcoat of asphalt on August 3t 1999 . Sugarbush Lane : Sugarbush Lane will be paved with fine top on August 4, 1999 . Caldwell Road : The base coat of asphalt has been placed . New York State needs to install lines for the traffic signal there, and then we will put the topcoat on. The topcoat will be applied on Wednesday, August 3, 1999 . After this, we will be putting on shoulders, stripping, and landscaping the area . Coddington Road Cornrnunity Center Parking Lot: Surface treating will be done in August. Plantings, stripping, and installation of one-way signage will then follow. Slaterville Road (Park Lane) : We have ordered supplies for this project and will start hauling material for it this month. Work for the Month :{ This month the Highway crews worked 561 . 5 hours of time on park and trail projects . They include : mowing and site checks of parks and trails, park shrub trimming, and finishing up at Coddington Road Community Center . We worked 2, 278 hours of time on General Repair projects . This included installing soffets and siding on the annex building at the Highway Facility and preparing for surface treating of roads . This total includes holiday, sick, vacation, and personal time take this month. ATTACHMENT # 5 Agenda Item 17c i The Highway crews have worked 782 hours of time on water projects . Of that time, 130 hours are for over time . This time included the supervision of the Warren Road water line project and painting of fire hydrants . There were two water breaks this month. One in the Town of Dryden and one on East Shore Drive . The Permanent Improvement projects consumed 1 ,343 hours of the crews' time . Of that time, 33 hours are for over time hours worked . Some of the projects include Caldwell Road and Forest Home Drive . Equipment and vehicle maintenance took 380 hours of time . This includes 12 hours of over time . x Although the spring and summer have been dry, we continue to mow roadsides . This, along with tree and brush trimming, consumed 284 hours of our crews' time . Sewer maintenance projects, which include cleaning pipes, etc . , took 255 hours of time . Work to be done next Month Prepare for surface treating of roads . Clear meadow, pavilion, and play structure areas in Iacovelli Park. Play structure sealing . Tree and brush trimming. I Finish paving roads . Cleaning ditches . Cutting shoulders . ghk i i OF 17v > TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 TOWN CLERK 273- 1721 HIGHWAY 273- 1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273- 1747 PLANNING 273- 1747 ZONING 273- 1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 AGENDA ITEM # 12 MEMORANDUM To : Town Board members From: George Frantz (, /Z-?- Date* July 30 , 1999 RE : Agricultural Land Preservation Program. The suggested amendments to the policies and procedures manual, as discussed at Monday evening ' s Town Board meeting, are as follows : 1 ) Insert the following paragraph after the 4th paragraph of the Introduction on p . 1 : Depending on individual circumstances , the sale or donation of an agricultural conservation easement to the Town of Ithaca may have positive tax benefits for the landowner, and can also be a useful tool in estate planning and the transfer of a farm to the next generation. The various tax-related and estate planning implications of conveying an agricultural conservation easement however are too numerous and complex to be discussed in this document. Farmers and farmland owners should consult their own advisors on these issues before conveying an easement to the Town of Ithaca. 2 . On page 17 , under "Permitted Uses- General" add a new ' G ' as follows : Subject to the limits set forth in the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, residential dwelling units , including the existing dwelling or dwellings , any future dwelling or dwellings which the grantor intends to build, and accessory buildings and improvements including but not limited to apartments located within the primary residence , swimming pools , storage sheds , garagestennis G/ courts or other outdoor recreational facilities . The grantor may maintain and repair residential buildings and their accessory buildings and improvements without prior notice to the Town of Ithaca. Notice shall be provided by the grantor to the Town of Ithaca prior to the ATTACHMENT # 6 replacement or enlargement of existing residential buildings and their accessory buildings and improvements , or the construction of new residential buildings , accessory buildings or other improvements . The Town Board or its designated agent ( s) shall have the opportunity at such time to review such proposals to ensure compliance with the terms of the easement, prior to the issuance of any building permit by the Code Enforcement Officer, 3 . On page 17 , under "Permitted Uses- General" add a new ' H ' as follows" Subject to the limits set forth in the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance Department of Health regulations and in the agricultural conservation easement itself, farm support housing for use by farm tenants , employees , seasonal employees and family members , including but not limited to single- and multi-family structures , camping trailers and recreational vehicles , upon prior notice to the Town of Ithaca; The above two new provisions are intended to clarify what types of residential and accessory uses would be allowed in a farmstead which is part of a property on which an agricultural conservation easement has been placed. They reflect language in the American Farmland Trust model easement which staff is currently reviewing for possible use by the Town. 4 . Re- letter the current ' H ' to ' I ' . 5 . On page 17 , under the section "Subdivision of Lands Subject to Easement" , revise No . 1 of the list of criteria to read (new language in italics) : "The subdivision furthers an agricultural purpose , including the expansion of an existing agricultural operation , and all farm tracts created by the subdivision are and will remain economically viable for agricultural production; and" The above revision is intended to address the potential need for a farmer who is purchasing a farm on which the Town of Ithaca has acquired an easement to subdivide off and sell the existing farmstead. In many instances when a farmer acquires another farm, they have no need for the farmstead complex on their newly acquired property. As originally written the Policies & Procedures Manual had no provisions to accommodate such a situation. With the above provision the farmstead could if necessary be subdivided from the surrounding farmland. In some instances it may be retained by the former owner, while in others the purchaser may subdivide off and sell it. After any subdivision the farmstead would still be subject to any relevant provisions of the agricultural conservation easement, unless the Town of Ithaca agrees to amend the easement on the property to exclude the farmstead. I hope that the Town Board can adopt these proposed revisions at the August 9th meeting. I can then incorporate them into a final version of the document prior to distribution to interested members of the public and for inclusion in our grant application . 1 want to thank you for your input , and patience , in this matter. The Town of Ithaca is actually only the third township- level government in the United States known to initiate a longterm PDR program to protect its agricultural land , and the first in New York . (The Town of Dunn, Wisconsin, and Peninsula Township , Michigan are the other two . ) In addition we are one of the few programs that attempts to address both the protection of agricultural land and the long- term economic viability of our agricultural sector As a result while I have been able to utilize to a large extent the policies and procedures of several longstanding county- and state- level programs in drafting our manual, we are nonetheless dealing with particular circumstances not necessarily encountered by the existing higher level programs . Please give me a call at 273 - 1747 if you have any questions or comments . Agenda Item # 17(d) Planning Director' s Report for August 9 , 1999 Town Board Meeting DEVELOPMENT REVIEW The following are actions that were considered by the Planning Board. Tuly 6, 1999 Meeting: Summerhill Apartments - Phase II, Summerhill Lane: The Planning Board granted Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed construction of Phase II of the Summerhill Apartments, consisting of 84 apartment units, 113 parking spaces, walkways, and landscaping, located on a 6.4 + / - acre parcel on Summerhill Lane, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 62-2- 1 . 127, MR Multiple Residence District. Discussion Regarding Commercial Development and Zoning: The Planning Board had a general discussion regarding commercial development and possible zoning approaches . This will be picked up at the Codes and Ordinances Committee as part of the Zoning Ordinance and Map revision process. Tuly 20, 1999 Meeting: Cancelled (no agenda items ready for submission to board) August 3 , 1999 Meeting: Cancelled (August agenda items will be consolidated into the August 17, 1999 Planning Board meeting due to vacation schedules and number of agenda items) CURRENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT PROTECTS The following are accomplishments or issues that have been dealt with over the past month . SEOR Reviews for Zoning Board: Four SEQR reviews for the Zoning Board were done since the July report: ( 1 ) Two sign variances requested for the Burger King proposal at East Hill Plaza, Ellis Hollow Road; (2) approval to convert a single-family house to add a second dwelling unit on a non-conforming lot, 1534- 1536 Slaterville Road; (3) height variance for construction of a single-family house, 3 Perry Lane; and (4) change of variance condition regarding occupancy of a second dwelling unit above a garage, 139 East King Road . Codes and Ordinances Committee: The Codes and Ordinances Committee met on June 30, 1999 and July 21 , 1999 . The June 30th meeting was a public information meeting regarding the proposed South Hill Conservation zones . Approximately 35 people attended, and 14 provided comments . Most of the comments were supportive of the Conservation zone proposal. Ithaca College expressed concerns regarding the proposal, and has since submitted their written comments opposing the Conservation zone on their property . (The Town Board at their meeting of July 12, 1999 set up a sub-committee to discuss the Conservation zone proposal further with Ithaca College, and also agreed to forward the proposal to the Planning Board for a recommendation. Because of vacation schedules, it is not likely that a meeting will be able to ATTACHMENT # 7 be set up with Ithaca College until late August / early September. The proposal probably will not be scheduled on the Planning Board' s agenda until late September or early October. Agenda items at the July 21st meeting included ( 1 ) a review of the final Zoning Ordinance chapter on "Administration, " (2) a status report and discussion on where the committee stands with the Zoning Ordinance revisions, and (3 ) the possible addition of a fourth area to the South Hill Conservation zone proposal : (1 ) The committee discussed the possibility of adding provisions for alternate members for the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board . There was mixed feeling regarding whether this would be a good idea . Alternate members could be appointed to take the place of members who could not participate because of illness or conflict of interest . There was concern expressed that use of alternate members might give the Chair of each board too much authority as to when an alternate should be asked to sit in, whether alternates should attend all meetings of the board to which they are appointed, and how the Town would find people interested in being appointed as alternates when it is difficult enough to find full members. It was agreed that a provision for alternate members be left in the revised draft Zoning proposal, and that it be flagged for further discussion . (2) Status of Zoning Revisions : This was a very brief discussion . It was indicated that all Zoning chapters have now been reviewed and revised in draft form, some several times . It was suggested that all revised Zoning chapters be assembled for the committee members to have and review all in one package at an upcoming meeting (probably September) . (3) Addition of Stone Quarry Road property to Conservation zone proposal: The committee agreed that the Stone Quarry Road parcels (discussed at the July 12th Town Board meeting) should be added to the South Hill Conservation zone proposal (refer to attached memo to Town Board) . At the request of the committee, staff has sent a letter notifying the landowners of this additional area about the Conservation zone proposal. The next meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Committee is scheduled for August 18, 1999 . Proposed agenda items include continuation of discussion regarding commercial zoning, and continuation of discussion regarding other possible Zoning map revisions . Capital Projects Planning Committee: The Committee met on July 7, 1999 . Agenda items included a discussion regarding possible evaluation criteria to determine capital project priorities, and a preliminary discussion regarding upcoming needs for capital projects . The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 4, 1999 . Town Hall / Post Office Project: After reviewing the grant application package and program criteria for State funding, speaking with officials at the State Historic Preservation Office, and consulting with the Town Engineer and Supervisor, it was our consensus that we should not pursue a grant application for the Town Hall project at this time . Competition for funding is intense, and our chances of receiving a grant are small . State priorities for funding this year are for smaller projects, not exceding $50,000 . In addition, there would be potential delays with the bidding process and construction contracts because of the requirement for further detailed 2 State review and approval of project details if we were to pursue a grant. The State recommends that municipalities do not go out to bid on projects that are seeking State funding until after approval of funds and approval of project details is confirmed . The timing of these procedures associated with State funding does not fit well with our projected timeframe for going out to bid . The earliest date for grant announcements is mid-November . Our estimated timeframe for going out to bid is early to mid-October. Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportaion Council ( ITCTC) : The Director of Planning attended the July 20, 1999 meeting of the ITCTC Planning Committee. Agenda items included a status report on the Long Range Plan update, recommendations regarding the TEA-21 Enhancement project grant applications (see below), and a status report on the NESTS project (see below) . TEA-21 Grant Application : The grant application for the William and Hannah Pew Bikeway was completed and submitted to the ITCTC on July 1 , 1999 . Based upon the recommendation of the local review committee, the ITCTC Planning Committee ranked all of the project submissions in Tompkins County, and recommended the Town of Ithaca ' s Pew Bikeway proposal as the second highest ranked project in the County (refer to attached letter dated 7/ 27/ 99) . This does not assure funding under the grant program, but it is a good start. The highest ranked project turned out to be the Village of Trumansburg's proposed Main Street Corridor Enhancement project. Northeast Subarea Transportation Study (NESTS) : The final report of the NESTS Working Group was completed and distributed to the Client Committee at a joint meeting of the Working Group and Client Committee on July 29, 1999. Highlights of the final report and recommendations include: ( 1 ) enhanced transit service with peripheral park-and-ride lots; (2) an expanded bicycle facilty network; (3) initiation of design / feasibility studies to identify locations for several new roadway corridors to reduce traffic in existing neighborhoods; (4) referral of localized problems ( e. g ., specific intersection improvements, bus pulloffs, etc. ) to municipalities for implementation of solutions; (5) implementation of selected improvements, such as traffic calming measures in neighborhoods; (6) livability principles to be implemented on a regional scale; and (7) initiation of a countywide freight movement study . The report will be conveyed to the ITCTC Policy Committee for consideration. Copies of the Working Group' s report are available upon request through the Planning Department. Lighting Ordinance: At the request of the Conservation Board, Planning Staff has prepared a draft Outdoor Lighting Ordinance to control potential impacts of lighting. The Conservation Board will review the draft, and will forward its recommendations to the Codes and Ordinances Committee in the near future. 2000 Budget Proposal: The Planning Department has prepared its proposed 2000 Budget and submitted it to the Supervisor and Budget Officer. Personnel Evaluations : The Director of Planning has completed evaluations of the Planning Department staff, and has submitted them to the Personnel Office. Filename: 17p1an \ townbd \ tpre0899 .mem 3 Ithaca- Tompkins County Transportation Council 121 East Court Street Ithaca , New York 14850 Phone - ( 607 ) 274 - 5570 / Fax - ( 607 ) 274 - 5578 E - Mail - ITCTC @mail . co . tompkins . ny . us olicy Committee: Director Planning Committee: Stuart W Stein. AICP, Chair Fernando de Aragon. AICP John Gutenberger. Chair Ronald E. Anderson. Vice Chair James W Hanson. Jr. . Vice Chair Jon P. Edinger, Secretary July 27 . 1999 Mr. Jonathan Kanter. AICP Director of Planning - - Town of Ithaca _ . . _ ;•; 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca. N . Y . 14850 Re : Transportation Enhancement Program Update Dear Mr. Kanter. The purpose of this letter is to provide Transportation Enhancement Program ( TEP ) applicants with an update of e program and the status of their applications . During their June meetin �i the Planning Committee of the haca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC ) created a sub-committee to review and rank the TEP pplications . Its task was to prepare a prioritized list of the seven TEP applications submitted from within ompkins County . The sub-committee met on Friday . July 16 . 1999 . Sub-conunittee members reviewed the applications and filled scoring worksheets provided by NYSDOT. This information was compiled to generate overall scores for each project . These scores were then used as guides for discussion and consideration of each project . Criteria not included in the scoring worksheet were considered in discussion.. along with a more detailed review of the applications . The sub-committee decided and recommended to the Plannincy Committee that the TEP applications be ranked as follows : I SPONSOR PROJECT TITLE 1 . Village of Trumansburg Trunansburg Main Street Corridor Enhancement Proiect 2 . Town of Ithaca Pew Bikeway and Attendant Pedestrian and Transit Facilities Improvements 3 . City of Ithaca West State Street Corridor Improvements 4 . Town of Dr%•den Dryden Trail — Town of Ithaca to Village of Freeville j 5 . Tompkins County I All People ' s Link Between the Black Diamond Trail and State Route 89 6 . City of Ithaca ( Pedestrian Connections — South Hill . New County Library . the Ithaca Commons 7 . Village of Dryden Pedestrian Links to Schools . Churches . Retail Business . Public Transportation and Recreational Areas Tompkins County City of Ithaca• Village of Cayuga Heights• Village of Lansing• Town of Caroline• Town of Danhy "own of Dryden• Town of Enfield, Town of Groton• Town of Ithaca — Town of Lansing• Town of Newfield* Town of Ulysses•Cornell U,niversdyh'ew York State Depanment of T,ansponation•,=ederol H'iohwa"v Administration•Federal Transit Administration The Planning_ Committee accepted the recommended ranking and directed ITCTC staff to advance the projects to the next stave of the TEP schedule . This involves meeting with representatives of NYSDOT Region 3 . the Syracuse N/IPO and the non- MPO counties in Region 3 to prepare a master list ofregion projects . Tile master list. Which will total approximately S6 million dollars in projects . will include the projects that will be forwarded to th Statewide TEP Project Selection Committee . The Region expects to receive about S3 million worth of projects . however. there is no certainty in this expectation . I will continue to provide updates on the status of your application as we reach different stages in the program schedule . Please contact me if I can be of further assistance . Sincerely . Fernando de Aragon. AICP Sluff Director Ithucu- Tompkins County Transportation COU19Cil FDE .AJfdea ��w OF 17# TOWN OF ITHACA 21 o4� 126 EAST SENECA STREET , ITHACA , N . Y . 14850 � Y TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273- 1747 PLANNING 273- 1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 MEMORANDUM To : Members, Town Board From: George Frantz Date : July 30 , 1999 RE : Property off Stone Quarry Road. Attached please find an air photo showing the property off Stone Quarry Road which has been added to the list of properties under consideration for CD- Conservation District zoning. The property consists of Tax Parcel No . 38 -3-2 . 1 , comprising approximately 13 acres , and Tax Parcel No . 38- 3-2 . 2, comprising approximately 8 . 4 acres . Although listed as two separate tax parcels , the property is under single ownership . There is currently a house with an address of 306 Stone Quarry Road, along with several small outbuildings , on Tax Parcel No . 38 - 3 -2. 1 . The westerly portion of the property, primarily within the bounds of Tax Parcel No 38 - 3-2 . 2, was apparently at one time a stone quarry or shale pit. Mine symbols appear on the soils map , the 1968 aerial photo shows apparent edges of a former quarry, and rock faces , piles of spoil and other evidence of quarrying are visible from within Buttermilk Falls State Park. The property is currently zoned R- 9 , and even with various development constraints factored in could accommodate the development of 30 to 40 residential building lots with attendant streets and other infrastructure. There are at least two locations along the property ' s Stone Quarry Road frontage where sight distance is adequate enough for a prospective developer to site a new public street off Stone Quarry. The site is served by public water, and a public sewer line ends on Stone Quarry Road approximately 2,000 feet north of the property. Under CD- Conservation zoning,the development potential of the site would drop from 30 to 40 homes to three to four. Moreover through the use of cluster subdivision and sensitive siting of new homes under CD- Conservation zoning, large portions of the property could be left undisturbed by new development. The property is being recommended for inclusion in a CD -Conservation District because of the following attributes : 1 . According to the USGS topographic map , over half the property appears to be covered with slopes in excess of 15 percent ; 2 . According to the Soil Survey for Tompkins County, the predominant soils on the properties are Lordstown, Tuller and Ovid soils. (LtB , LtC) These soils are noted for their shallow depth to bedrock -- less than 20 inches -- and susceptibility to erosion ; 3 . A small gorge approximately 50 ft . cuts across the easterly end of Tax Parcel No . 38- 3-2 . 2, between the main portion of the tax parcel and Stone Quarry Road . The southwesterly corner of the property extends to within approximately 200 feet of the rim of Owl Gorge within Buttermilk Falls State Park; 4 . The property is part of a corridor of unbroken woodland and undeveloped open space that extends along both sides of Buttermilk Creek from the Town of Danby into the City of Ithaca. Approximately 4 . 3 acres in the southwest corner of the property are within the Buttermilk Creek Gorge Unique Natural Area. As with the other buffer lands adjacent to Buttermilk Falls State Park proposed for Conservation District zoning, these Stone Quarry Road parcels contain importatnt habitat for wildlife that rely on the Park and the creeks, meadows and wooded uplands surrounding it; 5 . The geometry of Stone Quarry Road is substandard and inadequate to handle the level of traffic which could be generated by residential development of the type that could potentially occur on the property and other similar parcels in the area . The type and scale of the road improvements which would be necessary to accommodate such development could be extremely costly to the Town of Ithaca, both financially and environmentally; 6 . Approximately 2, 800 feet or nearly 60% of the 4, 870 ft . perimeter of the property borders directly on Buttermilk Falls State Park. The property is bordered on three sides by the park. Approximately 1 , 600 ft . of the westerly boundary of the property appears to be between 250 and 350 feet of campsites within the park camping area. Although the property is posted against trespassing, much information can be gained by walking along the Buttermilk Falls State Park side of its boundary . If members of the Committee and Town Board are interested, the Planning Department could request permission from State Parks staff to conduct such a site visit . Please give me a call at 273 - 1747 if you have any questions or comments . s �..; > { C \y> s . : c v... . . . . . .. . . ... .. .. . .J:::::::i'�:.�.: }} ^i}:•_ . C: .::., IN X mm mm mm Yom' z \^� Me Fm . . . . . . . ..:. . .: xJ • }i;:;:: ;;: f z � i F.� M O ^.n. .: R \\ \ C 4 f �r Presented to Town- . Board 8 / 9 / 99 by Karen Westmont , Forest Home Comments on Agenda No . 14 CL. - � �- to>6 _ Vol -�- , _ V �(1 n i d1fl, xi — �.� _ � � .�►-x,. 11 �S �, V .l (� C4;�Mr Vito I i s Cif Ste_ -S' < < %" I _ ha Y_i_tw. — O - . - �'�ATTACHMENT 118 cl Agenda # I 7e. TOWN OF ITHACA REPORT OF BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 1999 YEAR TO DATE TYPE OF PERMIT YEAR # OF PERMITS AMOUNT # AMOUNT SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED 1999 0 0 0 0 RESIDENCES 1998 0 0 0 0 SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED 1999 4 440,000 8 750,000 RESIDENCES 1998 1 116,000 10 8699000 1999 1 160,000 1 160,000 TWO FAMILY RESIDENCES 1998 0 0 2 350,000 1999 4 989500 14 303,000 RENOVATIONS 1998 2 12,000 10 411 , 136 1999 1 4,000 1 49000 CONVERSIONS OF USE 1998 2 59500 4 9,300 1999 3 50, 143 6 120,997 ADDITIONS TO FOOTPRINT 1998 1 80,000 9 4189638 1999 8 Linderman Creek and community building 21703,646 9 217055146 MULTIPLE RESIDENCES 1998 0 0 0 0 1999 1 P&C addition 5007000 6 1 ,3869793 BUSINESS 1998 0 0 5 252,050 1999 0 0 0 0 AGRICULTURAL 1998 0 0 0 0 1999 0 0 0 0 INDUSTRIAL 1998 0 0 0 0 1 Reis Tennis Center squash courts 1 ,0751000 1 Wilson Lab modify office area 90.000 1999 2 19165,000 12 610052670 EDUCATIONAL 1998 0 0 4 11789,500 I Demolish building 41000 1 24' x 28' garage 209000 1 Replace roof over picnic area 0100 MISCELLANEOUS 1999 3 27,000 24 333,473 CONSTRUCTION 1998 1 17000 24 1619745 TOTAL NUMBER OF 1999 27 57148,289 81 11 ,769,079 PERMITS ISSUED 1998 7 2149500 68 4,261 ,369 TOTAL FEES 1999 27 7,910 81 17, 165 RECEIVED 1998 7 560 68 8, 140 Date Prepared: August 2, 1999 Dani L. Holford Building/Zoning Department Secretary ATTACHMENT # 9 1 . 114 Penny Lane - window replacement and new decks. 2. 108 Winston Drive - inground IT x 33' swimming pool. 3 . 102 Deerfield Place - repair fire damage and remodel 3 bedroom single-family dwelling. 4. 1 103 Hanshaw Road - rebuild family room. 5. 913 Taughannock Boulevard - kitchen renovation. 6. 109 Park Lane - 32' x 24' detached garage. 7. 118 Winston Drive - wood deck and swimming pool enclosure. 8. 9 Sanctuary Drive - new two-family dwelling. TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY YEAR TO DATE. 1999 - 89 TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY YEAR TO DATE, 1498 - 71 INQUIRIESICOMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED THIS MONTH - 4 1 . 911 East Shore Drive - noise- no violation found. 2. 111 Sharlene Road - mowing - no violation found. 3 . 623 Elmira Road - building code - pending. 4. 1031 Hanshaw Road - noise - abated. From Ma 1999: 1 . 936 East Shore Drive - property maintenance - pending. From April 1999: 1 . 172 Calkins Road - property maintenance - pending. 2. 913 Wyckoff Road - building code - abated. From December 1998 : 1 . 1020 Danby Road - building code/zoning/occupancy - occupancy reduced - abated. From November 1998 : 1 . 244 Bundy Road - unsafe building to be demolished by new owner (permit issued) - abated. From May 1998 : I . 339 Stone Quarry Road - building code & unsafe vacant building (permit issued) - abated. 2. 155 West Haven Road - building code - application pending. 3. 220 Haller Boulevard - building code - pending. From March 1998 : 1 . 124 Haller Boulevard - building code (illegal apartment) - pending. (apartment occupied by family member) From February 1998 : 1 . 803 Coddington Road - building code (illegal apartment) - pending. (apartment vacant) 2 . 611 Elmira Road - building code (illegal apartment) - pending. (apartment vacant) From January 1998 : 1 . 110 Winston Drive - building code (illegal apartment) - pending. (building vacant) 3 VaTrlur959 97 : sburg Road - building code and zoning violation (illegal apartment) - pending. (apartment vacant) ) 1 . 1152 Danby Road - zoning and building code - pending legal action. TOTAL COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED YEAR TO DATE, 1999 - 30 TOTAL COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED YEAR TO DATE, 1998 - 50 TOTAL FIELD VISITS THIS MONTH - 67 Uniform Building Code - 57 Local Law and Zoning Inspections - 46 Fire Safety - 2 multiple dwellings [17 buildings, 257 units] Fire Safety Reinspections - 2 (nursing home, church) Fire/Emergency Occurrences - 0 Fire Occurrence Reinspections - 0 TOTAL FIELD VISITS YEAR TO DATE, 1999 - 546 TOTAL FIELD VISITS YEAR TO DATE, 1998 - 560 TOTAL SIGN PERMITS THIS MONTH - 0 TOTAL SIGN PERMITS YEAR TO DATE, 1999 - 4 TOTAL SIGN PERMITS YEAR TO DATE, 1998 - 4 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 2 MEETINGS, 1 CASE, AGENDA ATTACHED TOWN OF ITHACA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THURSDAY , JULY 15 , 1999 7 : 00 P. M . By direction of the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Public Hearings will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Ithaca on Thursday, July 15 , 1999, in Ithaca City Hall, 108 East Green Street, (Common Council Chambers, Third Floor), Ithaca, N. Y . , COMMENCING AT 7 :00 P .M. , on the following matters : r� APPEAL of Hollis N. Erb, Martin and Susan Shefter, Appellants, requesting an interpretation of Article II, d Section 3 . 5 and Article VII , Section 34 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, as to whether or not a restaurant with a "drive-through" service is a permitted use in a Business District "C . " A APPEAL of Rowe Restaurants Inc . , Robert W. Rowe, Appellant, requesting a special approval from the a Zoning Board of Appeals under Article VII, Section 34 of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance, to be permitted to construct a Burger King restaurant in the East Hill Plaza, located at 1010 Ellis Hollow Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 62-2 4 .22, Business District C . � f :��slci4 APPEAL of Rowe Restaurants Inc. , Robert W. Rowe, Appellant, requesting a variance from Section 5 . 02- 1 and 5 . 03 - 4 of the Town of Ithaca Sign Law, to be permitted to place a 24 square foot projecting sign on a mansard roof facade ( 15 square foot unit) and a 25 foot high freestanding sign (20 feet height limit) in the rear yard (placement in the front yard required) at the proposed Burger King restaurant in the East Hill e Plaza, 1010 Ellis Hollow Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 62-2- 1 . 22, Business District C. L c `.k At the option of the Zoning Board of Appeals, the public hearings on one or more of the above matters, may be held simultaneously, with the public hearings on any of the aforementioned matters. Said Zoning Board of Appeals will at said time, 7 : 00 p.m. , and said place, hear all persons in support of such matters or objections thereto . Persons may appear by agent or in person. Individuals with visual or hearing impairments or other special needs, as appropriate, will be provided with assistance, as necessary, upon request. Persons desiring assistance must make such a request not less than 48 hours prior to the time of the public hearing . Andrew S . Frost Director of Building and Zoning 273 - 1783 Dated: July 6 , 1999 Published: July 9 , 1999 Town Board Meeting 8/9/99 Agenda Item No . 17 ( f ) Human Resources Specialist Report for July Health Insurance : Attached is a summary of the health insurance premiums the Town has paid over the past 5 years . Presently there is 67 people enrolled in our health insurance plan , which includes 2 elected officials and 8 retirees . There is the following not enrolled on the Town of Ithaca 's health insurance : 2 Town Hall on spouse' s insurance 1 SCLIWC on spouse' s insurance 3 Highway on spouse' s insurance We are presently reimbursing 3 retiree' s for obtaining their own health insurance and one employee . Budget: Spent a great deal of time in July working on 2000 budget proposals for salaries and benefits . Personnel Manual : Still pending approval and/ or recommendations from SCLIWC before forwarding on to the Personnel Committee . It was suggested at the last SCLIWC Personnel Committee meeting to have Larry Parlett or a representative come to our Personnel Committee meetings . Civil Service : The Town is maintaining their full compliance with Civil Service . I have sent Civil Service the Town ' s latest Payroll Certification as required by law. At the present time the following positions are still provisional pending the next civil service exam : Assistant Town Engineer Civil Engineer Engineering Technician I Planner Network Records Specialist Assistant Automotive Mechanic * Pending Non -Competitive Classification Town Picnic: I would like to thank all those who attended the Annual Town Picnic . 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PAYROLL 199251 TRUST & AGENCY = JUSTICE FUNDS 15, 374 DEBT SERVICE 33,419 TOTAL $ 216369908 Page 1 TOWN OF ITHACA INVESTMENT REPORT BY FUND FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31 , 1999 ACQUISITION TERM ANNUAL MATURITY INVESTED ESTIMATED ( DAYS ) RATE DATE PRINCIPAL EARNINGS GENERAL FUND 6122199 48 4.85% 819/99 $ 500, 000 39233 6125199 80 4.85% 9113199 $ 22,000 237 6125/99 80 4.85% 9113199 $ 21 ,000 226 TOTAL $ 5439000 $ 3,697 HIGHWAY FUND 6129/99 41 5000% 819199 $ 185, 000 $ 17053 WATER FUND 6/28199 42 4.87% 8/9199 $ 440, 000 $ 21500 SEWER FUND 6128199 42 4.87% 8/9199 $ 650,000 31693 6128/99 77 4.87% 9113/99 $ 250,000 21604 6128/99 98 4 .87% 1014199 $ 1269000 11670 TOTAL $ 11026,000 $ 7,968 CAPITAL PROJECT FUND = BUILDING RESERVE 6/14199 87 4. 80% 819199 $ 2367000 29738 6125199 80 4.85% 9113199 $ 32,000 345 TOTAL $ 268,000 $ 3,083 CAPITAL PROJECT FUND - WARREN ROAD WATER MAIN 6129/99 41 5. 00% 819199 $ 2507000 $ 11424 CAPITAL PROJECT FUND = HIGHWAY EXCAVATOR 6125/99 45 4. 85% 8/9199 $ 101 , 000 $ 612 Page ^ of 2 TOWN OF ITHACA INVESTMENT REPORT BY FUND FOR THE MONTH ENDING JUNE 30, 1999 ACQUISITION TERM ANNUAL MATURITY INVESTED ESTIMATED ( DAYS ) RATE DATE PRINCIPAL EARNINGS CAPITAL PROJECT FUND = OPEN SPACE PLAN RESERVE 5114199 87 4. 80% 7114199 $ 53,900 $ 625 CAPITAL PROJECT FUND = TOWN HALL 5128199 73 4.75% 8/9/99 $ 159,000 1 ,531 6122/99 48 4. 85% 8/9199 $ 11010,000 6, 531 TOTAL $ 12169,000 $ 89062 CAPITAL PROJECT FUND = VINCENZO IACOVELLI NEIGHBORHOOD PARK 5/14199 87 4.80% 819199 $ 81 , 100 $ 941 RISK RETENTION FUND 5/14/99 87 4.80% 819199 $ 58,000 $ 673 FIRE PROTECTION FUND 2118199 214 415% 9120199 $ 169,000 41772 3/10199 194 4.80% 9/20199 $ 2649000 61829 6125199 80 4. 85% 9113199 $ 533000 571 TOTAL $ 4869000 $ 129172 TOTAL INVESTED PRINCIPAL @ 7/31199 $ 47661 , 000 TOTAL ESTIMATED INTEREST EARNINGS @ 7131 /99 $ 421810 I Page 'I Of SUMMARY OF INTEREST EARNINGS COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF INTEREST EARNINGS BUDGET VS ACTUAL FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JULY 31 , 1999 FUND ACTUAL BUDGET OVER EARNINGS EARNINGS (UNDER) GENERAL $ 40,767 $ 45,000 $ (4,233) GENERAL - KENDALL RESERVE 344 - 344 GENERAL PART-TOWN 2,781 5,000 (2,219) HIGHWAY 5,280 100000 (4,720) WATER 199120 28,000 (8,880) SEWER 40, 108 24,000 16, 108 CAPITAL PROJECT - BUILDING RESERVE 11 ,341 - 11 ,341 CAPITAL PROJECT = HIGHWAY EQUIPM'T RESERVE 2,128 - 2, 128 CAPITAL PROJECT - OPEN SPAC PLAN RESERVE 18099 - 11099 CAPITAL PROJECT - TOWN HALL RENOVATION & CONSTR 471243 _ 47,243 CAPITAL PROJECT - HWY STORAGE SHED 545 _ 545 CAPITAL PROJECT - IACOVELLI PARK 19130 - 1 . 130 CAPITAL PROJECT - MECKLENBURG RD WATER MAIN 292 - 292 CAPITAL PROJECT - WARREN RD WATER MAIN 125 - 125 CAPITAL PROJECT - HIGHWAY EXCAVATOR 31 - 31 RISK RETENTION 11019 1 ,200 (181 ) FIRE PROTECTION 21 ,008 17,000 4,008 COMBINED LIGHTING DISTRICTS 164 - 164 DEBT SERVICE 942 200 742 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE EARNINGS $ 195,467 $ 130,400 $ 65,067 PERCENT OF BUDGET EARNED 150% PERCENT IN EXCESS OF BUDGET 50% Page 1 of 1 TOWN OF ITHACA COMPARARTIVE INTEREST EARNINGS PROJECTION FOR THE YEAR ENDING ENDING DECEMBER 31 , 1999 DESCRIPTION EARNINGS TOTAL YEAR TO DATE EARNINGS AS OF 7131199 $ 195,467 ADD: INTEREST TO BE EARNED FROM O/S CD's 429810 TOTAL PROJECTED EARNINGS $ 238, 277 LESS: BUDGETED 1999 EARNINGS 130,400 EARNINGS OVER ( UNDER) BUDGET $ 107,877 PERCENT OF EXCESS TO BUDGET 82.7% Page 1 TOWN OF ITHACA REVIEW OF BANK COLLATERAL AS OF JULY 31 , 1999 SAVINGS and CHECKING $ 2,636,908 INVESTMENTS 49661 ,000 TOTAL CASH ON DEPOSIT $ 71297,908 FDIC INSURANCE 200,000 FMV COLLATERAL ON DEPOSIT 8,848,938 OVER ( UNDER) COLLATERALIZED 11751 , 030 PERCENT OF ASSETS COLLATERALIZED 121 % Pagel �f OD (0 (0 N � W r� � U) 1� 0 � t0100 O 0000 O > 00CN [f' CV O qT qtT0 O Opp i O Q 0 (0 � qT0 � N 00 (� O � 0 (3) U7 N (h 0) O O M N 0 z N r r O 0 0 W F 69 (fl (f3 69 69 69 elV) U) 6969 rO 00 (0 (0U) (OV- M OD 1000 0 qq � OnMln ti CO 0 Ntf) r� (0 (y (C OT- O 1 a M SCOT- I I M W r� 00 04q r OCT V M U) U) M to d 00) U) � C70 N LO ti � (�p V � (N/) O N 00 OD Q 69 69 (a 6% 64369 V)3M61369 643Cflrfl69 Y) 69 � T4if� N (004 IT M M it vp M W � �' N r d ) � 00 N N U) ( tn LO O M 0 0 Q Q 613 69 V) 6% 6% to 09 to (fl 6% K) Ef3 (f) m o (fl (f3 (a jV 0 0) r Lf) N (0 U) 0 M U) OD 0 QN 0 0L L0 (OND 0 000 0 � 00 00 V H W 'd' T- CV (0 0 U) p4T O (Oqq O a qT 0) U) (D O LO 0) � N M O F- 0 O (0 r O O V) Et? ti) 0169U ) (A613tf3ifl6% 6% (fl to 6969 (f369 � 0 NgT000000N 0000) 00 Op0 OD O W U) (0 � 00 N O U) M r U) � M i H (O LO (M000A 0 T- djtA N 7 � N Q a N U) M 0 (D 0 C-4 MT (0 •- O (O � Q r �- Z W ~ 69 6f) % 0) 61 (fl ( ) (f) (fl V) 69 69 fl Efl (f) (f) (A H m W W Q W 0 W CO w ; F= m o c oZ 0 6 00 0 ? 00 W (n N W Cn Z ° (� W fA cu � o m m � O m � � u' c m � � u- Z o � F� O � O } c � > > c W p p C Q c O O um ® c W J C U) LL mZ rnLL mZ j = R LL mZ 3 a) H � > W m N U) F- Jg N m NH C N U) H p ui O O C D W N LU LU C2 CL C = N ` ` 7 Z LL CL CL ai W as > OZ N aQ > OZ a) CL CL (1) U) O (i a m LU (n CL CL 2 W m QQ � Q Q QQof Q Q Q < Q0Q I ( � 0Or Lo to N W 0 qq O ('t) coN OO) O O > cri (rj (0 (Y) Q O O N t� r r � z N C 00 1 N z H V RT ti EH % eE4eE!3 (f) (a E4e V) 69 � O 001 `- 000 OD p ch N ifc ° ° N 0 co H w ti � (N to (N LO d m r O O QO N O � r r N p � V ti Q (H 69 (!369 64) 6% E1) Efl (fl 60to (flW % M N p 0 N t 7 � O O O N CN co _ N L qT C rh LO i (O csi W Go Lc) (0 9T CN 0 (") � � N ~ 0 co N (O (O LO a _ _ 00 00 M Q v LO � >= , � ( ) �t0 oqq N � O C 0 (O 0 0 Q p O (D o o a L O 0 � o co Q N p U v to r � Q _ W 61) M H36% 611 (flMd3 EA EAU) Et? 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Cathy Valentino , Supervisor Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Re : Moratorium on Commercial Development Dear Cathy : As we discussed last week, the recently enacted moratorium has several unintended negative impacts on potential business developments . It also sends a negative signal to the business community. In response to the moratorium, TCAD ' s board approved the enclosed resolution asking municipal governments to consider the economic impacts of changes to development regulations . The resolution confirms TCAD' s interest in contributing to deliberations that shape development regulation in the hopes of minimizing negative impacts on business. In the immediate case, I encourage you to include TCAD in the discussion of regulation changes during the moratorium. TCAD is preparing to release the Tompkins County Economic Development Strategy in August. This strategy was developed with the participation of a broad range of County leadership, including you and the Town' s Director of Planning. The Strategy emphasizes working together on issues related to economic development. While real estate development regulation is the prerogative of local municipalities, it can have significant effects on economic development. Through this resolution, TCAD hopes to foster continued cooperation and understanding among the County ' s business, government, and public interests, and to support the community ' s economic vitality . Very truly yours , Arthur Pearce Chair, TCAD Board encl. ( 1 ) ma/AP miscelI a\inhouse\TIthaca0715 . 99 Tompkins County Area Development 200 East Buffalo Street, Suite 102A Ithaca, New York 19850 (607) 273-0005 • fax: (607) 273-8964 ATCAD Business expansion, retention and attraction TCAD Resolution - -- July 15 , 1999 Preamble On July 12, 1999 , the Town of Ithaca enacted a nine month moratorium prohibiting : • new gas stations and drive-through businesses ; • the establishment of new commercial businesses over 7 ,500 sf in size; • the expansion or modification in existing commercial businesses , or multi-tenant properties that exceed 7 ,500 sf of space if that expansion or modification causes an increase or change in vehicle traffic circulation at the facility. While TCAD recognizes the need for the Town of Ithaca to review its development regulations to assure that development patterns protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community, TCAD believes that this moratorium may have unintended negative impacts on business and the County ' s economic health. For instance: • The moratorium prohibits the modification or expansion of an existing commercial property if it increases vehicle traffic. This can have negative impacts on the survival or expansion of a business that needs to change its property to increase retail and service offerings, or to expand their employment base and production capacity . The moratorium has the potential to impact several large employers. • The moratorium would prohibit the development of a moderately sized multi-tenant facility for new High-Tech businesses in the established industrial and commercial zones of the Town along Routes 9613 , 13 , and 34. This further limits already restricted opportunities for business development in the Town of Ithaca. While such changes can be made with the moratorium in effect, the business must petition for a variance, a process that requires extra time and expense, and risk. Resolution The TCAD Board requests that the Town of Ithaca and all municipalities explicitly consider the economic impacts of significant changes to development regulations and the additional costs associated with time delays. When changes to development regulations are being considered, TCAD is willing and interested in providing information, helping to develop options , and identifying unanticipated and unintended ramifications. Tompkins County Area Development miscella\inhouse\TlthMoratoriumResolution07.99a 200 East Buffalo Street, Suite 102A Ithaca, New York 14850 (607) 273-0005 • fax: (607) 273-8964 14-16-2 (9195 ) - 7c 617920 S EO R Appendix A State Environmental Quality Review FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Purpose: The full EAF is designed to help applicants and agencies determine, in an orderly manner, whether a project or action may be significant. The question of whether an action may be significant is not always easy to answer. Frequent- ly, there are aspects of a project that are subjective or unmeasureable. It is also understood that those who determine significance may have little or no formal knowledge of the environment or may not be technically expert in environmental analysis . In addition, many who have knowledge in one particular area may not be aware of the broader concerns affecting the question of significance. The full EAF is intended to provide a method whereby applicants and agencies can be assured that the determination process has been orderly, comprehensive in nature, yet flexible enough to allow introduction of information to fit a project or action . Full EAF Components: The full EAF is comprised of three parts: Part 1 : Provides objective data and information about a given project and its site. By identifying basic project data, it assists a reviewer in the analysis that takes place in Parts 2 and 3 . Part 2: Focuses on identifying the range of possible impacts that may occur from a project or action . It provides guidance as to whether an impact is likely to be considered small to moderate or whether it is a potentially- large impact. The form also identifies whether an impact can be mitigated or reduced . t Part 3: If any impact in Part 2 is identified as potentially-large, then Part 3 is used to evaluate whether or not the impact is actually important. DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE — Type 1 and Unlisted Actions Identify the Portions of EAF completed for this project: , Part 1 ik Part 2 OPart 3 Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF (Parts 1 and 2 and 3 if appropriate), and any other supportin information, and considering both the magnitude and importance of each impact, it is reasonably -determined by the lead agency that 0 A. The project will not result in any large and important impact(s) and, therefore, is one which will not have a significant impact on the environment, therefore a negative declaration will be prepared. 0 B. Although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect for this Unlisted Action because the mitigation measures described in PART 3 have been required, therefore a CONDITIONED negative declaration will be prepared.* 0 C. The project may result in one or more large and important impacts that may have a significant impact on the environment, therefore a positive declaration will be prepared. ' A Conditioned Negative Declaration is only valid for Unlisted Actions i f ty � � � ef ysj fley iName of Action 1 w , f I f4aca Tow., i3aa ��1! Name of Lead Agency I L ' CAthepiAe, VAK ' eA 1 � 0 Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Z Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer ( If different from responsible offic ATTACHMENT # 12 Date 1 I S. AGENDA ITEM NO . 13a TOWN BOARD MEETING AUGUST 9, 1999 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE INLET VALLEY COMMUNITY PARK Resolution No . WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will be accepting applications for funds for projects to preserve, rehabilitate or restore lands for use by all segments of the population for park, recreation or conservation purposes under the State Environmental Protection Fund, and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca now owns a parcel of land off of Bostwick Road approximately 8. 5 acres in size on which a park, proposed to include a baseball diamond, parking facilities, a comfort station, a picnic pavilion, picnic tables, walkways, a play structure and other recreational amenities, is being proposed to be developed, and WHEREAS, authorization to proceed with construction of said park is a Type I Action under the provisions if NYCRR Part 617, and WHEREAS, the Town Board, as lead agency for environmental review for said proposed park, ® has reviewed a proposed site plan for the park, and Part I and Part n of the Full Environmental Assessment Form with supporting documentation, and WHEREAS, the Town Planning Department has recommended that a negative determination of environmental significance for the proposed action, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 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 and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. MOVED: SECONDED: DATED: Joan Lent Noteboom, Town Clerk PART 1 — PROJECT INFORMATION Prepared by Project Sponsor NOTICE : This document is designed to assist in determining whether the action proposed may have a significant effect on the environment. Please complete the entire form , Parts A through E . Answers to these questions will be considered as part of the application for approval and may be subject to further verification and public review. Provide any additional information you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3 . It is expected that completion of the full EAF will be dependent on information currently available and will not involve new studies, research or investigation . If information requiring such additional work is unavailable, so indicate and specify each instance. NAME OF ACTION 4 p 1 ' I ^ ' e V4 lie LOCATION OF ACTION (Include Street Address, Municipality and County) 5o.rfhsicle &sf air. L 9 oad a ee I r .na �e 3n0 ff . Five.. Mole Dsioz t eS /3 'L NAME OF APPLICANT-IISS'PONSOR L BUSINESS TELEPHONE / oa A IV 1T �LtCA c &V'1 ) 2.73 - 1721 ADDRESS 0% Le E ast ,Stoi a ca Stet, CITY/PO STATE ZIP CODE Irkacot Al.y Igrs�o NAME OF OWNER (If different) BUSINESS TELEPHONE ( ) AIM ADDRESS AIIA cITYIPO N/� sTNIA v Alh DESCRIPTION OF ACTION / �j 1 ` f // Deve1cpme . ri on O . � (Acre- rctir c ✓. � JA o cc MK .eresp& pogrk ro rwc1uNe. / 1 J �u ✓r bic c /e w A buLet ball Oly� a .►� C �r �l p � cn , c /• �Q ✓ � �� 0 •(f lflw (l q ✓Ca nH S � PIayS �/ Ne &461P y PC ) e6fria yefA Sy5fe •� C.o � I'dr � S }RfIONj Jhisfe • sewl Jw �r , p ; a fh ✓ z 10 / 1 ar►c 3R vrh1de5 . Please Complete Each Question — Indicate N .A. if not applicable A. Site Description Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas . 1 . Present land use: ❑ Urban IRrIndustrial OCommercial Residential (suburban) 'Rural (non-farm ) DgForest P(Agriculture ❑ Other 2 . Total acreage of project area: acres. APPROXIMATE ACREAGE PRESENTLY AFTER COMPLETION Meadow or Brushland (Non-agricultural ) acres 0 . 2•- acres Forested 3 . 8 acres 3 . 4( acres Agricultural ( Includes orchards, cropland , pasture, etc.) 3 . 1 acres 000 acres Wetland ( Freshwater or tidal as per Articles 24, 25 of ECL) Dos acres d • S acres Water Surface Area 040 acres 0 . 0 acres Unvegetated ( Rock, earth or f i l l ) 0: 0 acres 0 1 0 acres Roads, buildings and other paved surfaces 060 acres oeq acres Other ( Indicate type) I aws areas , 6asetwil Jiamin 040 acres 301 acres 3 . What is predominant soil type(s) on project site ? Cocnesee 5, 11- Leam ( & AI JJ"-J Gegial ( tide , e4Q) a . Soil drainage: OWell drained % of site ❑ Moderately well drained % of site ❑ Poorly drained % of site b. If any agricultural land is involved , how many acres of soil are classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NYS Land Classification System ? ± 4 a E acres . (See 1 NYCRR 370). (�, ,, . &enesee Of Leaj" ) 4 . Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site ? OYes O(NO a . What is depth to bedrock ? 7 10 We ( in feet) 2 5 . Approximate percentage of proposed project site with slopes : 00-10 % ss°lo°le % 010-15 % 2_ % , 015 % or greater 2.r— % 6 . Is project substantially contiguous to , or contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or the Nation Registers of Historic Places ? OYes %No 7 . Is project substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural Landmarks ? OYesI 8. What is the depth of the water table ? Q'_ ( in feet) 9 . Is site located over a primary, principal, or sole source aquifer? OYes 3KNo 10. Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area ? OYes XNo 11 . Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered ? Oyes KNo According to 51,1Y o-� a0 lao / grew wAe .`t" ca -wpiidt. +l &I sia ,J t e aCL r 12 . Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site ? (i . e., cliffs, dunes, other geological formations) %Yes ONo Describe Alac Matrdint hi 11 Iar,ne dcf102 "1 soy^ ies 13 . Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area ? OYes XNo If yes, explain 14 . Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the community? OYes XNo si 15 . Streams within or contiguous to project area : 'faun un - naw� rc� + car+ s a. Name of Stream and name of River to which it is tributary ramija h 16. Lakes, ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous to project area: to- d„V i.'I" d a . Name A un - na .ned wc11finds ootAin site. #J er b. Size ( In acres) t . b c low 400 17 . Is the site served by existing public utilities? XYes ONo a) If Yes, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? MYes ONo b) If Yes, will improvements be necessary to allow connection ? OYes IRNo 18. Is the site located in an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 304? OYes % No 19. Is the site located in or substantially contiguous to a Critical Environmental Area designated pursuant to Article 8 of the ECL, and 6 NYCRR 617? OYes XNo 20. Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes? OYes XNo B . Project Description 1 . Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate) a. Total contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor S57 acres. b. Project acreage to be developed: 06 r acres initially; 8 . S acres ultimately. c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped coo acres. d . Length of project, in miles: JqA— ( If appropriate) e. If the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed — N 1h % f. Number of off-street parking spaces existing D ; proposed 39 g. Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour 90 (upon completion of project)? h. If residential : Number and type of housing units : One Family Two Family Multiple Family Condominium Initially fuf�A Ultimately j ----- i . Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure 1_ height; 2. 4 width; 310 length. CPa,►� I � o�) j . Linear feet of frontage along a public thoroughfare project will occupy is? �' yz0 ft. 3 2 . How much natural material ( i . e. , rock , earth, etc . ) will be removed from the site ? tons/cubic yards 3 . Will disturbed areas be reclaimed ? Ayes ONO ON/A a . If yes, for what intended purpose is the site being reclaimed ? ccira�� o .•d � use° s b . Will topsoil be stockpiled for reclamation ? XYes ONO c . Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation ? iCOYes ONO 4. How many acres of vegetation ( trees, shrubs, ground covers) will be removed from site ? O A acres. 5 . Will any mature forest (over 100 years old) or other locally- important vegetation be removed by this project? OYes OCNo 6. If single phase project: Anticipated period of construction MIA months, ( including demolition ). 7. If multi-phased : a . Total number of phases anticipated 2, (number). b. Anticipated date of commencement phase 1 A # e-d month 2001 year, ( including demolition). c. Approximate completion date of final phase 0AAey- month 200 L year. d . Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases ? OYes f% No 8. Will blasting occur during construction ? OYes j4No 9. Number of jobs generated : during construction n ; after project is complete d 10. Number of jobs eliminated by this project D 11 . Will project require relocation of any projects or facilities ? OYes 3? No If yes, explain 12. Is surface liquid waste disposal involved ? OYes ONO a. If yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial, etc.) and amount MIA b. Name of water body into which effluent will be discharged 9104 13 . Is subsurface liquid waste disposal involved ? OYes XNo Type 19/d 14. Will surface area of an existing water body increase or decrease by proposal ? OYes (XNO Explain 15 . Is project or any portion of project located in a 100 year flood plain ? OYes ;ONO 16. Will the .project generate solid waste? Pei ONO a. If yes, what is the amount per month t 0, 20 tons b. If yes, will an existing solid waste facility be used ? 0(Yes ONO c. If yes, give name kA * location If-L. C.a N .L . d . Will any wastes not go into a sewage di posal system or into a sanitary landfill ? OYes XNO e. If Yes, explain MJA 17 . Will the project involve the disposal of solid waste ? OYes ;KNo a . If yes, what is the anticipated rate of disposal? — tons/month . b. If yes, what is the anticipated site life ? a— years . 18 . Will project use herbicides or pesticides ? IXYes ONO 19. Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day)? OYes YNO 20. Will project produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels ? OYes ANo 21 . Will project result in an increase in energy use ? ly, es , ONO If yes indicate type(s) Flrcf� . c ,ty �e•LS Ah , t 22 . If water supply is from wells, indicate pumping capacity V— gallons/minute. 23 . Total anticipated water usage per day 500 gallons/day . 24 . Does project involve Local , State or Federal funding ? WYes ONO If Yes, explain AFIA 4 25 . Approvals Required: Submittal Type Date City, Town, Village Board )aYes ONo hifkcriz.a 110a fu ate f City, Town, Village Planning Board ❑ Yes XNo i City, Town Zoning Board OYes XNo City, County Health Department XYes ONo VAt{ I' YgAa Seweraa .e. Win . "0I Other Local Agencies ❑ Yes ❑ No Other Regional Agencies OYes ONo State Agencies MYes ONo Grant Fu ., I2 64d& f 1gg4 Federal Agencies ❑ Yes ❑ No C. Zoning and Planning Information 1 . Does- proposed action involve a planning or zoning . decision ? OYes ;KNo If Yes, indicate decision required : Ozoning amendment Ozoning variance Ospecial use permit ❑ subdivision Osite plan ❑ new/revision of master plan Oresource management plan ❑ other 2 . What is the zoning classification(s)of the site? 11�" 30 3 . What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the present zoning? * XO Flames ;E41"9464fte � N[aTtONaI �GC� t� ./ 4 . What is the proposed zoning of the site? 5 . What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning? 6 . Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans? P(Yes O 7 . What are /,the predominant land use(s) and zoning classifications within a ' mile radius of proposed action? & c.i / aeL /2 3© 1' 12 � fwj � � yl�i IZrS� � rncG I- I L �ab� � Inc s � i �g � 8 . Is the proposed action compatible with adjoiningisurrounding land uses within a '/4 mile ? I (Yes ❑ No 9 . If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed ? a. What is the minimum lot size proposed? 1A 10 . Will proposed action require any authorization(s) for the formation of sewer or water districts ? OYes XNo 11 . Will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services (recreation , education, police, fire protection)? 94Yes ONo ? Ale-c , a. If yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand ? ( Yes ❑ No 12 . Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? OYes wo Ia. If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic? OYes ONo D. Informational Details Attach any additional information as may be needed to clarify your project. If there are or may be any adverse impacts associated with your proposal , please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to mitigate or avoid them . E. Verification I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name 1 v � � ( �« To .y � l3nara( Date a Signature Title Ass � s �s�� �' If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. 5 I Part 2 — PROJECT IMPACTS AND THEIR MAGNITUDE Responsibility of Lead Agency i General Information ( Read Carefully) • In completing the form the reviewer should be guided by the question : Have my responses and determinations been reasonable ? The reviewer is not expected to be an expert environmental analyst. • The Examples provided are to assist the reviewer by showing types of impacts and wherever possible the threshold of magnitude that would trigger a response in column 2. The examples are generally applicable throughout the State and for most situations. But, for any specific project or site other examples and/or lower thresholds may be appropriate for a Potential Large Impact response, thus requiring evaluation in Part 3 . • The impacts of each project, on each site, in each locality, will vary. Therefore, the examples are illustrative and have been offered as guidance. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of impacts and thresholds to answer each question. • The number of examples per question does not indicate the importance of each question . • In identifying impacts, consider long term , short term and cumlative effects . Instructions (Read carefully) a. Answer each of the 20 questions in PART 2. Answer Yes if there will be any impact. b. Maybe answers should be considered as Yes answers. C, If answering Yes to a question then check the appropriate box (column 1 or 2) to indicate the potential size of the Impact. If Impact threshold equals or exceeds any example provided, check column 2. If impact will occur but threshold is lower than example, check column 1 . d. Identifying that an Impact will be potentially large (column 2) does not mean that it is also necessarily significant. Any large impact must be evaluated In PART 3 to determine significance. Identifying an impact in column 2 simply asks that It be looked at further. e. If reviewer has doubt about size of the impact then consider the impact as potentially large and proceed to PART 3. f. If a potentially large Impact checked In column 2 can be mitigated by change(s) In the project to a small to moderate Impact, also check the Yes box In column 3. A No response Indicates that such a reduction Is not posslbie. This must be explained in Part 3. 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By IMPACT ON LAND Impact Impact Project Change 1 . Will the proposed action result in a physical change to the project site? ENO YES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Any construction on slopes of 15 % or greater, (15 foot rise per 100 ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No foot of length), or where the general slopes in the project area exceed 10 % . • Construction on land where the depth to the water table is less than ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No 3 feet • Construction of paved parking area for 1 ,000 or more vehicles. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally within ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No 3 feet of existing ground surface. • Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or involve more ❑ ❑ 13 Yes ❑ No than one phase or stage. • Excavation for mining purposes that would remove more than 1 ,000 ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No tons of natural material (i . e., rock or soil) per year. • Construction or expansion of a sanitary landfill . ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Construction in a designated floodway. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Other impacts ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No 2 . Will there be an effect to any unique or unusual land forms found on the site? (i. e. , cliffs , dunes , geological formations , etc .) ONO ;(YES • Specific land/ forms :, alac at incrasnc Isis _ ron •�iN � � ,odJ ]$� ❑ El Yes 0 N 6 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact IMPACT ON WATER Moderate Large Mitigated By 3 - Will proposed action affect any water body designated as protected ? Impact Impact Project Chan (Under Articles 15 , 24, 25 of the Environmental Conservation Law, ECL) ONO OYES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Developable area of site contains a protected water body. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel of a ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No protected stream. • Extension of utility distribution facilities through a protected water body. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Construction in a designated freshwater or tidal wetland . ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No ,f • Other impacts: ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No 4 . Will proposed action affect any non- protected existing or new body of water? ONO K' YES Examples that would apply to column 2 • A 10 % increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water ❑ C) ❑ Yes ❑ No or more than a 10 acre increase or decrease. • Construction of a body of water that exceeds 10 acres of surface area. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Other impacts: �[ IMLt[C In 44, r ..+ wa � e> eMn - e { f � ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ NO In7 t IAAA AreA tl 5 . Will Proposed Action affect surface or groundwater quality or quantity? [ENO OYES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Proposed Action will require a discharge permit ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ N • Proposed Action requires use of a source of water that does not ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ N have approval to serve proposed (project) action. • Proposed Action requires water supply from wells with greater than 45 ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No { gallons per minute pumping capacity. } • Construction or operation causing any contamination of a water ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No r supply system. • Proposed Action will adversely affect groundwater. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Liquid effluentwill be conveyed off the site to facilities which presently ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No do not exist or have inadequate capacity. • Proposed Action would use water in excess of 20,000 gallons per ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No day. 13 ❑ Yes ❑ No • Proposed Action 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 . • Proposed Action will require the storage of petroleum or chemical ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No products greater than 1 ,100 gallons . ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Proposed Action will allow residential uses in areas without water and/or sewer services. ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Proposed Action locates commercial and/or industrial uses which may ❑ require new or expansion of existing waste treatment and/or storage facilities. • Other impacts : ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ N 6 . Will proposed action alter drainage flow or patterns, or surface water runoff? ENO jYES Examples that would apply to column 2 ❑ C3 Dyes No ❑ • Proposed Action would change flood water flows . 7 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change • Proposed Action may cause substantial erosion . ❑ ❑ 1:1 Yes ❑ No • Proposed Action is incompatible with existing drainage patterns . ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Proposed Action will allow development in a designated flor/or/dway. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Other impacts: :Saoj/ lel e s n[ 1 S �ii .�+waTtr rung - 7F"^ Is Cl ❑ Yes ❑ NO rfAge Li �i, r: ..rn .. wa hog_ J�a^ 3frvtc } .ve % IMPACT ON AIR 7 . Will proposed action affect air quality ? AN OYES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Proposed Action will induce 1 , 000 or more vehicle trips in any given ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No hour. • Proposed Action will result in the incineration of more than 1 ton of ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No refuse per hour. • Emission rate of total contaminants will exceed 5 lbs. per hour or a ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No heat source producing more than 10 million BTU's per hour. • Proposed action will allow an increase in the amount of land committed ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No to industrial use. i I • Proposed action will allow an increase in the density of industrial ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No development within existing industrial areas. • Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No I IMPACT ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS I 8 . Will Proposed Action affect any threatened or endangered species? ANO OYES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Reduction of one or more species listed on the ' New York or Federal Cl ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No list, using the site, over or near site or found on the site. • Removal of any portion of a critical or significant wildlife habitat ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year, other ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No than for agricultural purposes . • Other impacts: ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No 9 . Will Proposed Action substantially affect non-threatened or non-endangered species ? XN 0 ❑YES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Proposed Action would substantially interfere with any resident or ❑ ❑ C1 Yes ❑ No migratory fish, shellfish or wildlife species . • Proposed Action requires the removal of - more than 10 acres ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No of mature forest (over 100 years of age) or other locally important vegetation . IMPACT ON AGRICULTURAL LAND RESOURCES 10 . Will the Proposed Action affect agricultural land resources ? ❑ NO %YES Examples that would apply to column 2 • The proposed action would sever, cross or limit access to agricultural ❑ C1 Yes ❑ No land ( includes cropland, hayfields , pasture , vineyard , orchard, etc . ) 8 l 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Moderate Large Mitigated B Impact Impact Project Chan • Construction activity would excavate or compact the soil profile of Cl Dyes ❑ No agricultural land . • The proposed action would irreversibly convert more than 10 acres ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No of agricultural land or, if located in an Agricultutal District, more than 2.5 acres of agricultural land. • The proposed action would disrupt or prevent instailation of agricultural ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No land management systems (e. g. , subsurface drain lines , outlet ditches, strip cropping); or create a need for such measures (e . g. cause a farm field to drain poorly due to increased runoff) • Other impacts: -� " ` S of t df class 1r Dyes ❑ No soils — IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES 11 . Will proposed action affect aesthetic resources ? N0 ❑ YES (If necessary, use the Visual EAF Addendum in Section 617.20, Appendix B.) Examples that would apply to column 2 • Proposed land uses, or project components obviously different from ❑ ❑ El Yes ❑ No or in sharp contrast to current surrounding land use patterns, whether man-made or natural . • Proposed land uses, or project components visible to users of ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No aesthetic resources which will eliminate or significantly reduce their enjoyment of the aesthetic qualities of that resource. • Project components that will result in the elimination or significant ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No screening of scenic views known to be important to the area. • Other impacts: ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 12 . Will Proposed Action impact any site or structure of historic, pre- historic or paleontological importance? XN0 OYES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Proposed Action occurring wholly or partially within or substantially ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No contiguous to any facility or site listed on the State or National Register of historic places. • Any impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located within the ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No project site. • Proposed Action will occur in an area designated as sensitive for ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No archaeological sites on the NYS Site Inventory . • Other impacts : ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION 13 . Will Proposed Action affect the quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces or recreational opportunities ? Examples that would apply to column 2 KN0 ❑ YES • The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational opportunity. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • A major reduction of an open space important to the community. ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No • Other impacts: ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No 9 i 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be I Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change i IMPACT ON CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS 14 Will Proposed Action impact the exceptional or unique character- istics of a critical environmental area ( CEA ) established pursuant to subdivision 6 NYCRR 617. 14(g) ? XN0 ❑ YES List the environmental characteristics that caused the designation of the CEA . Examples that would apply to column 2 • Proposed Action to locate within the CEA ? ❑ ❑ E] Yes ❑ No • Proposed Action will result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource? ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No • Proposed Action will result in a reduction in the quality of the resource? ❑ ❑ [] Yes ❑ No j Proposed Action will impact the use, function or enjoyment of the ❑ Cl ❑ Yes ❑ No resource? Other impacts: ❑ Cl ❑ Yes ❑ No i I IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION 15 . Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems ? ❑ NO AYES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Alteration of present patterns of movement of people and/or goods. ❑ ❑ C3 Yes ❑ No II • Proposed Action will result in major traffic problems . Ly (( p ❑ ❑ C1 Yes ❑ No '! • Other impacts : 5 �l 10 V►. &der,4 c increase Ian -Jr4 I oil ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ NO '� —J3C__�T IJ � GIL � d � � F.�G N �IG L7f � of� •• IMPACT ON ENERGY 16 . Will proposed action affect the community' s sources of fuel or energy supply ? AN ❑ YES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Proposed Action will cause a greater than 5 % increase in the use of ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No any form of energy in the municipality . • Proposed Action will require the creation or extension of an energy ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes 01 No I transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two family j residences or to serve a major commercial or industrial use. • Other impacts : ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes C1 No 10 1 2 3 NOISE AND ODOR IMPACTS Small to Potential Can Impact 17 . Will there be objectionable odors , noise, or vibration as a result Moderate Large Mitigated of the Proposed Action ? X,N0 OYES Impact Impact Project Cha Examples that would apply to column 2 • Blasting within 1 , 500 feet of a hospital , school or other sensitive ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ facility. • Odors will occur routinely ( more than one hour per day). ❑ ❑ Dyes ❑ No • Proposed Action will produce operating noise exceeding the local ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No ambient noise levels for noise outside of structures . • Proposed Action will remove natural barriers that would act as a- ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No noise screen . • Other impacts : ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH 18 . Will Proposed Action affect public health and safety? ZINO OYES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Proposed Action may cause a risk of explosion or release of hazardous ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No substances (i. e. oil, pesticides, chemicals, radiation , etc. ) in the event of accident or upset conditions, or there may be a chronic low level discharge or emission. • Proposed Action may result in the burial of " hazardous wastes" in any ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No form (i.e. toxic, poisonous, highly reactive, radioactive, irritating, infectious, etc.) • Storage facilities for one million or more gallons of liquified natural ❑ ❑ C1 Yes ❑ gas or other flammable liquids. • Proposed action may result in the excavation or other disturbance ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ within 2,000 feet of a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste. • . Other impacts: ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD 19 . Will proposed action affect the character of the existin community? KO OYES Examples that would apply to column 2 • The permanent population of the city, town or village in which the ❑ Cl ❑ Yes . C1 No project is located is likely to grow by more than 5 % . • The municipal budget for capital expenditures or operating services Cl ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No will increase by more than 5 % per year as a result of this project • Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans or goals. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Proposed action will cause a change in the density of land use. Cl ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Proposed Action will replace or eliminate existing facilities , structures ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No or areas of historic importance to the community. • Development will create a demand for additional community services ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No (e. g. schools, police and fire, etc.) • Proposed Action will set an important precedent for future projects . ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes [] No • Proposed Action will create or eliminate employment. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No • Other impacts: ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ 20 . Is there, or is there likely to be, public controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts? * 0 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 11 PART I Section D = Additional Information Proposed Community Park in Inlet Valley A. Site Description 1 . With regard to Question # 6 , in 1993 and 1994 the site was subject to Phaselb shovel testing over its entirety as part of the Town of Ithaca/Comell University Inlet Valley Archaeological Survey. The Survey reveal no evidence of any cultural or historical artifacts , or the potential for uncovering or disturbing any cultural or historical artifacts, within the project site. Copies of the reports outlining the findings of the Inlet Valley Archaeological Survey are on file in the Town of Ithaca Planning Department. 2. With regard to Question # 11 , staff has conducted a reconnaissance of those areas of the site where various park facilities are planned, including the proposed 1/4-mile walking path through the wooded portion of the site. No reconnaissance has been conducted within the wetland areas, because no development or other disturbance of those areas is expected as part of the proposed park. B . Project Description 1 . With regard to Question 1 (g) , according to data in the Trip Generation Handbook, 5th ed. (Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1991 ) the proposed park can be expected to generate between 200 and 220 vehicular trips per day. This includes both weekdays and the anticipated peak usage days on weekends. Given the proposed park ' s location relative to centers of population, almost all vehicles entering or exiting the site are expected to do so off Bostwick Road and Five Mile Drive/NYS Rte. 13a to the east. The "worst case scenario" with regard to maximum number of vehicular trips per hour is bases on the proposed baseball diamond being scheduled for two or more successive games with different teams . This could likely cause the arrival time for incoming players and spectators to overlap with the departure time of players and spectators from the game just concluded. 2. With regard to Question #5 , construction of the entrance drive to the park will require selective removal of 12 to 15 trees over 6" in diameter within the hedgerow along the eastern boundary of the park. The driveway has been design after a field reconnaissance with an alignment that is intended to minimize the cutting of any trees , especially butternut trees which predominate within the hedgerow. All but three of these trees are poplars or other common species locally . The remaining three are butternut trees . The poplars which are proposed to be cut are older trees nearing the end of their life expectancy. They are also competing with the more attractive and valuable butternut trees. Their removal is thus expected to enhance the attractiveness and health of the butternut trees that will remain. In addition there are several smaller hackberry trees growing in close proxunity to the very large and prominent shagbark hickory tree which was identified in 1994 as being one of the two largest examples of their species in Tompkins County. In order to prevent them from crowding out the hickory , the plan is to remove them also . Hackberry trees, while locally rare due to Ithaca being on the outer fringe of their natural range, are not on any listing of threatened of endangered plant species . Within the immediate vicinity there is at least one other hackberry tree which would be maintained. Staff Recommendation : SEQR Proposed Inlet Valley Community Town Board, August 9, 1999 Based on review of the materials submitted for the proposed action, infornation collected at the site, the proposed scale of the action, the existing character of the site and surrounding land uses, and the information above, a negative determination of environmental significance is recommended for the action as proposed. Lead Agency: Town of Ithaca Town Board Reviewer: George R. Frantz, AICP, Asst. Town Planner Review Date: August 4, 1999