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Home My WebLink AboutPB Minutes 1990-10-16• 0 The Town of Tuesday, October Ithaca, New York, PRESENT: Chairman William Beeners Planner) Barney, Fl M TOWN OF ITHACA b7 Mo 9,1 WA _ TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD OCTOBER 16, 1990 Ithaca Planning Board met in regular session on 16, 1990, in Town Hall, 126 East Seneca Street, at 7:30 p.m. Carolyn Grigorov, James Baker, Robert Kenerson, Lesser, Eva Hoffmann, Robert Miller, Susan C. (Town Planner) , George R. Frantz (Assistant Town Daniel R. Walker, P.E. (Town Engineer), John C. Esq. (Town Attorney). ALSO PRESENT: David A. Tyler, Esq., Allan and Sylvia Gorton, Robert Drake, Chairman Grigorov declared the meeting duly opened at 7 :30 p.mo and accepted for the record the Clerk's Affidavit of Posting and Publication of the Notice of Public Hearings in Town Hall and the Ithaca Journal on October 8, 1990, and October 11, 1990, respectively, together with the Secretary's Affidavit of Service by Mail of said Notice upon the various neighbors of the property under discussion, upon both the Clerk and the Building Commissioner of the City of Ithaca, upon the Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning, and upon the applicants and /or agent, on October 11, 1990. Chairman Grigorov read the Fire Exit Regulations to those assembled- as required by the New York State Department of State, Office of Fire Prevention and Control. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION OF LOT LINES OF TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL N0, 6 -28 -1 -3.77, AND FURTHER, CONSIDERATION OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL FOR THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF THREE LOTS FROM TOWN OF TOTAL, ZONE. AGENT, ITHACA LOCATED CHARLES TAX PARCELS NO. 6 -28 -1 -3.62 AND 6 -28 -1 -3.72, 124± ACRES OFF MAX'S DRIVE, BACKLOT OF VERA CIRCLE, AGRICULTURAL W., JOYCE, AND ROBERT DRAKE, OWNERS; ROBERT DRAKE, Chairman Grigorov declared the Public Hearing in the above -noted matter duly opened at 7 :33 p.m. and read from the Agenda as noted above. Mr. Robert Drake was present. The documents before the Board are attached hereto as Exhibit #1, Short EAF including Parts I. II, and III, Exhibit #2, Resolution No. 73 of the Town Board, March 12, 1990, accepting a certain portion of Max's Drive; Exhibit #3, Survey Map entitled "Portion of Lands of Robert Drake & Charles W. Drake ", prepared by James P. McNamara, P.L.S., dated February 5, 1990; Exhibit #4, a copy of Exhibit #3 upon which Town staff had imposed the new lots, the modified lot, and the proposed extension of Max's Drive, and entitled "Components of Proposed Subdivision by Robert Drake, Max's Drive "; Exhibit #5, a reduced copy of Tax Map No. 28, prepared by Town staff and showing the parcels being subdivided and the subdivision location, entitled "Location Map, Robert Drake Subdivision ". Planning Board -2- October 16, 1990 Board Member Robert Kenerson stated, for the record, that he would abstain from any discussion of or voting on the Drake Subdivision because of possible conflict of interest. Assistant Town Planner George Frantz appended a large copy of the survey map to the bulletin board and described the proposal. Mr. Frantz stated that the proposal involves the subdivision of approximately 4.55± acres of land into three lots ranging in size from 1.25± to 1.74± acres, and .08± acre for consolidation with an existing residential lot. Mr. Frantz stated that the proposal also involves the construction of approximately 350 feet of public road. Mr. Frantz noted that homes already exist on two of the four lots involved in this proposal. Board Member Lesser asked about the extension of the road and what was involved. Mr. Frantz responded that the Town Board had accepted Max's Drive up to the boundary between Lot No. 4 and Lot No. 3, adding that the road is not yet complete, however, that part was accepted by the Town Board in March 1990, Dr. Lesser wondered about the reference to the modification of lot lines. Mr. Frantz stated that that refers, in addition to adding Lots No. 2, 4, and 6, to Mr. Drake's widening of Lot No. 3, which is actually an existing lot from a 1986 subdivision, by an additional 25 feet. Dr. Lesser wondered if there were any particular reason for the extension of that lot by 25 feet. Mr. Drake, noting that there is a water source underneath, • stated that there is also an extensive "fault" which complicates the well placement. Mr. Drake pointed out that there is a lot of sulphur water in this area which further complicates the matter and made it necessary to add 25 feet to the lot. Mr. Drake stated that the well would be on the far corner of the lot. Dr. Lesser asked if the land were part of an Agricultural District at this time, to which Mr. Drake replied, yes, and added that he knew of no subdivision constraints involved. Town Planner Susan Beeners mentioned a park site and Mr. Drake stated that he had run into opposition with that. Chairman Grigorov wondered if the opposition were from the public, with Mr. Drake indicating that it was not. Mr. Drake described a large wooded area and spoke of what he envisioned as a park. Mr. Frantz stated that the primary problem that staff had with the proposed park site was the fact that it is, essentially, a ravine which is about 30 feet deep with extremely steep sides, and not really something that he felt the Town could develop as :a safe and appropriate public park. Mr. Drake offered that a park could possibly be established in the future and, utilizing the map, described where. Chairman Grigorov stated that Dooley Kiefer, Chair of the Environmental Review Committee of the Conservation Advisory Council, had asked her to ask some questions in her absence. Chairman Grigorov stated that Ms. Kiefer wanted her to ask about the stream. Mr. Drake stated that the stream does not drain into Cayuga Lake. Chairman • Grigorov stated that Ms. Kiefer wanted her to ask where the houses were to be placed on the lots. Mr. Drake stated that the houses were to be placed on the front sides of the lots because the back side Planning Board -3- October 16, 1990 tapers down, adding that the back sides of the lots will remain wooded and undisturbed, and further adding that the majority of the wooded area is being preserved. Chairman Grigorov stated that Ms. Kiefer was concerned about a wet area. Mr. Drake stated that there is no problem with drainage and pointed out that the lots in the subdivision are well in excess of an acre. Chairman Grigorov noted that this was a Public Hearing and asked if anyone present wished to speak. Mr. Allan Gorton, 125 Vera Circle, spoke from the floor and described several trees which had been cut down by a person owning a lot not related to the subdivision under discussion. Mr. Allan Gorton indicated that he was aware that his concern was not related, however, he wanted to point out the cutting down of trees. There being no one else who wished to speak, Chairman Grigorov closed the Pubic Hearing and brought the matter back to the Board. There appearing to be no further discussion, Chairman Grigorov asked if anyone were prepared to offer a motion with respect to SEQR. MOTION by Dr. William Lesser, seconded by Mr. James Baker: WHEREAS: 1. This action is the Consideration of modification of lot lines of • Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 6 -28 -1 -3.77, and further, Consideration of Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of three lots from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcels No. 6 -28 -1 -3.62 and 6 -28 -1 -3.72, 124± acres total, located off Max's Drive, backlot of Vera Circle, 2. This is an Unlisted action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board has been legislatively determined to act as Lead Agency in environmental review. 3. The Planning Board, at Public Hearing on October 16, 1990, has reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form, a proposed plat entitled "Portion of Lands of Robert Drake and Charles W. Drake ", dated February 5, 1990, by James P. McNamara, L.S., and other application materials. 49 The Assistant Town Planner has recommended that a negative determination of environmental significance be made for the proposed action. THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED: That the Planning Board make and hereby does make a negative determination of environmental significance for this action as proposed. • There being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote. • • • Planning Board Aye - Grigorov, Nay - None. Abstain - Kenerson. -4- Baker, Lesser, Miller, Hoffmann, The MOTION was declared to be carried. October 16, 1990 Chairman Grigorov asked if anyone were prepared to offer a motion with respect to the subdivision approval request. MOTION by Mr. Robert Miller, seconded by Dr. William Lesser: WHEREAS: 1. This action is the Consideration of modification of lot lines of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 6 -28 -1 -3.77, and further, Consideration of Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of three lots from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcels No. 6 -28 -1 -3.62 and 6 -28 -1 -3.72, 124± acres total, located off Max's Drive, backlot of Vera Circle, 2. This is an Unlisted action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as Lead Agency in environmental review, has, on October 16, 1990, made a negative determination of environmental significance. 3. The Planning Board, at Public Hearing on October 16, 1990, has reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form, a proposed plat entitled "Portion of Lands of Robert Drake and Charles W. Drake ", dated February 5, 1990, by James P. McNamara, L.S., and other application materials. THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED: 1. That the Planning Board waive and hereby does waive certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in neither a significant alteration of the purpose of subdivision control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board, 2. That the Planning Board grant and hereby does grant Final Subdivision Approval to the subdivision as shown on the plat entitled "Portion of Lands of Robert Drake and Charles W. Drake ", dated February 5, 1990, by James P. McNamara, L.S., subject to the following conditions: a. No construction will occur on Lot 2 or Lot 6 until approval by the Tompkins County Health Department of on -lot water and sewer facilities. b. An instrument reciting the foregoing condition, in recordable form satisfactory to the Attorney for the Town, shall be recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office prior to, or concurrently with, any deed transferring either of the parcels. • • Planning Board -5- c. Approval of final design details the proposed extension of Max's improvements before the issuance permits on the subdivision. AND, BE SIT FURTHER RESOLVED: October 16, 1990 by the Town Engineer for Drive and other public of any further building That no further subdivision of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcels No. 6 -28 -1 -3.62 and 6 -28 -1 -3.72 shall be approved until the submission, for Planning Board approval, of a preliminary subdivision plat that: 1, encompasses the whole of both parcels; 2, shows a second access for homes on Max's Drive, 3, includes, for the Planning Board's consideration, a suitable proposal for public park and open space dedication as provided for in the Town of Ithaca Subdivision Regulations. There being no further discussion, the Chair called for a vote. Aye - Grigorov, Baker, Lesser, Miller, Hoffmann. Nay . None. Abstain - Kenerson. The MOTION was declared to be carried. Chairman Grigorov declared the matter of the Drake Subdivision and lot line modification duly closed at 7:52 p.m. SKETCH PLAN REVIEW: PROPOSED TWO -LOT SUBDIVISION, 231 ENFIELD FALLS ROAD, TOWN OF ITHACA TAX PARCEL N0, 6- 34 -1 -4, RUTH S. ROYCE ESTATE. Chairman Grigorov declared discussion on the above -noted matter duly opened at 7:55 p.m. and read aloud from the Agenda as noted above. Attorney David A. Tyler approached the Board and stated that he was representing the Estate of Ruth S. Royce, Attorney Tyler distributed several documents to the Board members, including a survey dated July 1990, and deeds dating from 1933, 1934, and 1937. A completed application had been submitted by Attorney George R. Pfann on September 14, 1990. Attorney Tyler stated that the Royce property was conveyed to Milton and Ruth Royce by two separate deeds, adding that the first deed conveyed the house lot which is now under contract for sale. Attorney Tyler stated that the premises were conveyed by Nina Barney Royce to Milton P. Royce and Ruth S. Royce by deed dated September 7, 1933 and corrected by a deed of correction between the same parties dated February 9, 1934. Attorney Tyler stated that four years after the original deed, Nina B. Royce conveyed to Milton and Ruth Royce the remaining property Nina Royce owned in the area by deed dated May 10, 1937. Attorney Tyler stated that Milton Royce died in 1967, Ruth Planning Board -6- October 16, 1990 • Royce died July 7, 1989, therefore, the property is now in the Estate. Attorney Tyler stated that somehow over the years the parcels became combined for tax parcel designation, however, the house and lot originally on the 1.35± acre "parcel" has been maintained over the years, adding that there are no residential or commercial buildings on the other "parcel ". Attorney Tyler noted that the July 7, 1990 survey [by George C. Schlecht, P.E., L.S.] is the same as the first parcel deeded as corrected by the deed of correction. Attorney Tyler reiterated that the land under discussion is owned by the Estate and shows on the Tax Parcel Map as one parcel of roughly 60 acres. Town Planner Susan Beeners stated, for the record, that in the consideration of any future open space reservation, if the remaining land were to be subdivided in the future, the acreage of the lot proposed for subdivision should be considered in the overall acreage, even though it is a very small amount relative to the whole parcel. Ms. Beeners stated that the subdivision approval process would entail a public hearing, which has been scheduled for November 6, 19900 Town Attorney Barney, noting that he had reviewed the material presented with Attorney Pfann's submittal letter of September 14, 1990, stated that, in reviewing the tax maps, and in particular tax parcel 31 -1 -4, it appears that all of the Royce property has for some period of time now been considered one tax parcel, adding that as far back as the map of May 1, 1971, that entire parcel has been shown as • one tax parcel. Attorney Barney stated that, accordingly, even though the property may have been conveyed in by separate deeds, it certainly has been treated as one parcel for tax purposes, and presumably for other purposes as well, for nearly 20 years, adding that, in view of that, he would suggest that a subdivision application would be necessary, which is where we are now. Discussion followed between Attorney Barney, Attorney Tyler, Ma. Beeners, and the Board members as to what Attorney Tyler would need to do in preparation for the November 6, 1990 public hearing. The items requested included the net lot area once the road right of way is deducted, the Residence District R -30 setback line, the width of the lot along the road frontage, the width of the lot 60 feet back from the right of way with indication that at that point the lot is 150 feet wide, a completed SEQR Short Form, and the fee amount. Attorney Barney suggested that Attorney Tyler review Section 23 of the Town Zoning Ordinance, in particular paragraph #3. Chairman Grigorov asked if there were any further comments or questions. There being none, Chairman Grigorov declared the sketch plan review of the Royce Estate two -lot subdivision duly closed. AGENDA ITEM: STATUS REPORTS, COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM -- (1) COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE -- (2) CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL -- (3) CODES AND ORDINANCES COMMITTEE. (1) Assistant Town Planner George Frantz stated that on Wednesday, October 17, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria at NCR, the Comprehensive Planning Committee will conduct a Public Information Planning Board -7- October 16, 1990 • Meeting to present results from the 1990 Town of Ithaca Residents' Survey [the Agenda therefor attached hereto as Exhibit #6]. Mr. Frantz noted that Town Board Member and Chairman of the Comprehensive Planning Committee David Klein will give an overview of what the CPC has done to date. With regard to the Comprehensive Plan, Mr. Frantz stated that, at this point, there are several chapters drafted and under review by the Committee. Mr. Frantz stated that Chapter 3, the Inventory, is the largest chapter in the Comprehensive Plan and is approximately 50 per cent complete, with the aim of having the remainder finished by the middle of next month for presentation to the CPC. Mr. Frantz stated that the Goals and Objectives Subcommittee of the CPC has been working extremely hard and has pretty well finished approximately 80 goal and policy statements which will be the actual foundation of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Frantz noted that this material will be distributed to the CPC members on October 17th for their consideration and discussion at their October 23, 1990 meeting [the Agenda therefor attached hereto as Exhibit #7]. (2) Planning Board Member and Member of the Conservation Advisory Council Eva Hoffmann reported that she was not able to attend the last Conservation Advisory Council meeting so she did not know what happened [Agenda attached hereto as Exhibit #81. Ms. Beeners stated that the CAC has been drafting a document on open space which is • somewhat of a preamble to the statement of purpose insofar as the preservaton of open space goes, including definitions and classifications. (3) Ms.- Beeners reported that the October 15th Codes and Ordinances Committee was cancelled but, hopefully, will be rescheduled for Monday, October 29, 1990. [Secretary's Note: The C & 0 meeting was rescheduled for November 5, 1990, the Agenda is attached hereto as Exhibit #9.] AGENDA ITEM: MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS -- Proposed NYS Department of Transportation project, Route 13 widening -- Inlet Valley Water and Sewer Project -- Upcoming Development Applications -- Cornell University -NYS Dormitory Authority Bonding package- Master Planning and Generic EIS preparation -- East Ithaca Circulation Improvements -- Ithaca College- Master Planning and Generic EIS preparation -- Troy Road Water Storage Tank project -- South Hill Recreation Way -- Route 96B (Danby Road) Overlook, Ms. Beeners reported that the NYS Department of Transportation held their first public information meeting on October 10, 1990 on the proposed widening of Route 13 from the Zikakis automobile dealership building to approximately the south property line of Bell's Convenience Store. Ms. Beeners noted that the project involves either two lanes, improved, or, most likely, four lanes, and includes two bridges, one near Buttermilk Falls State Park and the big bridge near • The Waldorf School. Ms. Beeners stated that the Route 13A intersection with Route 13 will be realigned to make it a little straighter. Ms. Beeners stated that she felt there were two major Planning Board -8- October 16, 1990 • impacts, one being the Swansbrough house which is across the road from the Route 13A intersection and which will be taken completely. Ms. Beeners stated that the second major impact is the Teeter house which is opposite Bell's Convenience, adding that the Teeter house is a four -unit apartment house, and further adding that it is going to lose at least 20 feet of its front yard. Ms. Beeners stated that Bell's Convenience and The Carpet Warehouse are going to lose 10 or 20 feet. Ms. Beeners pointed out that there had been an Indian Village in the vicinity of The Waldorf School area. Ms. Beeners stated that she had related to the NYS DOT the February 6, 1990 Planning Board Resolution concerning the Inlet Valley. Water and Sewer Improvements and the development of a land use master plan for the Inlet Valley area within the context of an overall Townwide master plan, and with respect to the extension of infrastructure in that area. [The referenced Resolution is attached hereto as Exhibit #10.1 Ms. Beeners stated that it would probably be another month or two before the DOT comes back with a full report, which will be subject to a public hearing. Ms. Beeners reported that the Inlet Valley Water and Sewer project, scheduled for construction probably next Spring, is presently being reviewed by the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works. Ms. Beeners reported that upcoming development applications, tentatively scheduled for the November 6th Planning Board meeting, include Royce, Shalebrook (Final) , Inlet Valley, Andree, and the • Cornell Gas Cylinder. [The final Agenda for the November 6, 1990 Planning Board meeting is attached hereto as Exhibit #11.1 Ms. Beeners reported that the NYS Dormitory Authority is proposing a number of things, some of which area the renovation and expansion of Hasbrouck Apartments from about 240 units to 310 units, and changing Pleasant Grove Apartments from family housing to four- or five -story dormitories including 600 beds and a 200 -seat dining hall. Ms. Beeners reported that Cornell plans expanding "CC" Lot located in the City, adding that "A" Lot is going to have 600 to 800 new spaces, and further adding that there is going to be a new road between Warren Road and Pleasant Grove Road. With respect to the East Ithaca Circulation Improvements, Ms. Beeners reported that there has been an attempt to get the County Engineer to expedite the process so that the Town can review the proposed relocation of Pine Tree Road over to Judd Falls Road. Ms. Beeners reported that the Ithaca College Master Planning and Generic EIS preparation is commencing, adding that Town Engineer Walker has been talking to them a lot about water supply. With regard to the Troy Road Water Storage Tank project, Ms. Beeners reported that the tank will have a maximum height of 30 feet. Assistant Town Planner George Frantz reported on the South Hill is Recreation Way, noting that the acquisitions and the like are being finished, or at least being readied, and adding that after January 1st there is some more paper work to be done and a formal contract to be Planning Board -9- October 16, 1990 • signed by the State. is Ms. Beeners reported on the noting her concern that, over time, in that location. ADJOURNMENT Route 96B (Danby Road) Overlook, there may be a need for a restroom Upon Motion, Chairman Grigorov declared the October 16, 1990 meeting of the Town of Ithaca Planning Board duly adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Nancy M. Fuller, Secretary, Town of Ithaca Planning Board. 14•t8•_4 (2/87)—Text 12 .,., ECT I.D. NUMBER PROJ qo6r0 (5 CJ 617.21 Appendix C 0 , J 1114� �, SEAR State Environmental Quality Review SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only PART I— PROJECT INFORMATION (To be completed by Applicant or Project sponsor) 1 3. PROJECT LOCATION: 4, PRECISE LOCATION (Street adc 2. PROJECT NAME I "KfL' s Su gibl County and road Intersections, prominent landmarks, etc., or provide m (c-zi�- /` 31 7z 4 -.3�,Cz loll -- MAX's DaNT 5, IS PROPOSED ACTION: 8 New DExpanslon ❑ Modification /alteration 6. DESCRIBE PROJECT BRIEFLY: i , 7. AMOUNT OF LAND AF EC_TED: Initially �' -% _ acres Ultimately acres 8. WILL PROPOSED ACTION COMPLY WITH EXISTING ZONING OR OTHER EXISTING LAND USE RESTRICTIONS? 21 Yes ❑ NO It No, describe briefly • 9. WHAT IS PRESENT LAND USE IN VICINITY OF PROJECT? 0 Residential ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial w Agriculture ❑ Park/Forest /Open space Describe: • ❑ Other 10. DOES ACTION INVOLVE A PERMIT APPROVAL, OR FUNDING, NOW OR ULTIMATELY FROM ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL)? RlYes ❑ No If yes, list agency(s) and permit/approvals 11. DOES ANY ASPECT OF THE ACTION HAVE A CURREN LY VALID PERMIT OR APPROVAL? ❑ Yes ONO If yes, list agency name and permit/approval 12. AS A RESULT OF PROPOSED ACTION WILL EXISTING PERMIT /APPROVAL REQUIRE MODIFICATION? ❑ Yes ❑ No /#/ .[lr, I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Appllcant/sponsor name: Signature: Date: •S�' —% (� If the action Is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form Wore proceeding with this assessment EXHIBIT #1 OVER 1 • :7 . PART II— ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (To be completed by Agency) A. DOES ACTION EXCEED ANY TYPE I THRESHOLD IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.12? If yes, coordinate the review process and use the FULL EAF. ❑ Yes ONO B. WILL ACTION RECEIVE COORDINATED REVIEW AS PROVIDED FOR UNLISTED ACTIONS IN 6 NYCRR, PART 617.6? If No, a negative ,ieclarallon may be superseded by another Involved agency. ❑ Yes [Z No C. COULD ACTION RESULT IN ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOLLOWING: (Answers may be handwritten, If legible) C1. Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly: SEE ATTACHED C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, histoft or other natural or cultural resources; or community of neighborhood character? Explain briefly: SEE ATTACHED 03. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly: SEE ATTACHED C4. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of use of land or other natural resources? Explain brief SEE ATTACHED C5. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be Induced by the proposed action? Explain briefly. SEE ATTACHED C6. Long term; short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified In C1-05? Explain briefly. SEE ATTACHED C7, Other Impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy)? Explain briefly. SEE ATTACHED D. IS THERE, OR IS THERE LIKELY TO BE, CONTROVERSY RELATED TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS? ❑ Yes IN No If Yes, explain briefly PART III — DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by Agency) INSTRUCTIONS: For each adverse effect Identified above, determine whether It is substantial, large, Important or otherwise significant. Each effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting (1.6. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d) irreversibility; (e) geographic scope; and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting materials. Ensure that explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse Impacts have been identified and adequately addressed. ❑ Check this box if you have Identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse Impacts which MAY occur. Then proceed directly to the FULL EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration. Check this box If you have determined, based on the Information and analysis above and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action WILL NOT result in any significant adverse environmental Impacts AND provide on attachments as necessary, the reasons supporting this determination, Town of Ithaca Plannini? Board Carolyn Grigorov Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency EAH 1131'1' ;1 Date CA Chairperson Title of Responsible Officer • PART II - Environmental Assessment - Drake Subdivision A. Action is Unlisted B. Action will not receive coordinated review C. Could air quality, action groundwater result or quantity, in any adverse effects on, to or arising Patterns, solid waste from the following: drainage or flooding problems? C1. Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic Patterns, solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? None anticipated. Proposed action is the subdivision of approximately +/ -4.55 acres of land into 3 lots ranging in size from + /- 1.25-to +/ -1.74 acres and +/ -.08 acre for consolidation with an existing residential lot, and construction of approximately 350 feet of public road. Homes already exist on two of the four lots involved in this action. No significant adverse effects on existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, or existing traffic patterns is anticipated. No significant adverse effects arising from solid waste production, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems are expected as a result of the proposed action. • C2. Aesthetic, agricultural archeological, historic or other natural or cultural resources, or community or neighborhood character? No significant adverse impacts to aesthetic, agricultural, archeological, historic, other natural or cultural resources, or community or neighborhood .character are anticipated. C3. Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? Proposed action will existing residential deve and the conversion of app residential and street us to vegetation or fauna, f significant habitats., or wildlife species are expe result in the extension o lopment further into a woo roximately 5 acres of wood e. No significant adverse ish, shellfish or wildlife threatened or endangered p cted however, f an ded a land impac spec lant rea, to is ies, or C49 officially A community's existing plans or goals as or intensity of use adopted, or a change in use of land or other natural resources? • None anticipated. The lots created by the proposed subdivision and consolidation will be in conformance with EXHIBIT #1 • • the Town of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance. C5. Long Growth, subsequent short term, development, not identified or related in C1 activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? None anticipated. Further extension of Max's Drive would require waiver from the maximum cul -de -sac length limits as set forth in the Town of Ithaca Subdivision Regulations, C6. effects Long term, (including short term, cumulative, or other not identified energy)? related in C1 -059 adverse environmental impacts? None anticipated. C7. Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy)? related None anticipated. D. Is there, or is there likely to be, controversv related to potential adverse environmental impacts? No controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts is anticipated. PART III Based on review of the materials submitted for the proposed action, the relatively small scale of it, and the information above, a negative determination of environmental significance is recommended. Lead Agency: Town of Ithaca Planning Board Reviewer: George R. Frantz, Asst. Town Planner Review Date: October 11, 1990 • EXHIBIT #1 Town Board Minutes 48 March 12, 1990 • Supervisor Raffensperger noted an additional item to the agenda, that of Max's Drive, Town Attorney Barney noted that several months ago the Town Board approved the acceptance of a portion of Woodgate Lane and about 60' of Max's Drive. A request has come in from Mr. Wallenbeck to obtain a building permit to construct a house just south of the 60' turn around. At the present time, Max's Drive does not go that far so before we can issue a building permit he would either have to go to the Zoning Board of Appeals and get a variance or we have to accept the road and make provisions for the road to be completed. In view of the fact that the road has had a subbase installed and we have an application for further subdivision to the east of the existing subdivision it seemed appropriate to accept the road and allow Mr. Wallenbeck to get going with his construction this year. Councilman Whitcomb asked, what stage of construction was the road in at this moment? Highway Superintendent Ozolins replied, the subbase is in and in fact where the turn around is he has put a lot of material in there . There was an extremely wet area and he has put about two feet of big size rock, stabilization and about eighteen inches of gravel on top. He still has put the base on and surface treatment along with some ditching, however, until all is done it is a • conditional acceptance. RESOLUTION NO, 73 Motion by Councilman Niklas, seconded by Councilman Whitcomb, RESOLVED, that the Town Accept approximately 282 feet plus sixty foot turn- around of Max's Drive as shown on a map entitled "Part of Lands of Robert Drake - off Woodgate Lane - Town of Ithaca - Tompkins County - New York" dated March 14, 1986 subject to the following: a. Approval of the construction of such road by the Town Highway Superintendent and Town Engineer. b. Approval of the title and deed to such road by the Attorney for the Town. c. If the road is not yet constructed, posting of a bond, cash or letter of credit in an amount determined by the Town Engineer and Town Highway Superintendent to be sufficient to complete construction, in a form approved by the Attorney for the Town, before the issuance of any building permits for construction on any of the lots. ( Raffensperger, Whitcomb, Klein, Liguori and Niklas voting Aye. • Nays - none). 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Introduction (David Klein) 2. Brief update on status of comprehensive planning program ( David Klein) 3, Overview and summary of residents survey ( Ronald Simpson) 4, Overview of residents survey objectives and statistical results ( Karl Niklas) S. Additional comments from other CPC members, 6. Questions & Answers; Discussion. 7. Adjournment -- 9:30 p.m. Comprehensive Planning Committee: David Klein, Chairman Bruce Brittain t Kinga Gergely Ellen Harrison t Jane Schafrik * Ronald Simpson Karl Niklas * Carolyn Grigorov Stephen Smith Edward Austen John Whitcomb t1 * Member of Residents Survey Analysis Subcommittee ( ** Chairman) f Member of Residents Survey Preparation Subcommittee (" Chairman) EXHIBIT #6 0 • TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET ITHACA, NY 14850 Comprehensive Planning Committee TUESDAY. OCTOBER 23.1990 11 r ersons to be heard. 2. Adoption of revised timetable 3. Discussior..of Chapter V goals 4. Presentation of revised draft 5. Presentation of drafts of sect h. Other Business. 7, Adjournment -- 9:30 p.m. u^eorge R, Frantz Assistant Town Planner Comprehensive Planning Committee: David Klein, Chairman Bruce Brittain Kinga Gergely Ellen Harrison Jane Schafrik Ronald Simpson 7:00 P.M. TOWN HALL AGENDA and work progr arr,. and policies statements. of Chapter I, preliminary draft of Chapter I I, ions A,B,D,F, and I of Chapter III,(some revised, some new Karl Niklas Carolyn Grigorov Stephen Smith Edward Austen John Whitcomb EXHIBIT #7 • • CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 49 1990 7:00 P.M. ITHACA TOWN HALL, 126 EAST SENECA STREET AGENDA 7:00 1. Further discussion of working open space draft, including definitions and classification. 7 :30 2. Report and recommendation by Parks, Natural Areas, and Stream Corridors Committee on Sir, Mile Creek. 80=00 3. Further discussion of proposal for a development moratorium. 8:30 4. Review of memo from Phillip Zarriello to the Conserva, tion Advisory Council with respect to lakeshore land and water use regulation. 8945 5. Review of draft resolutions proposed by Dooley Kiefer. 90x00 6. Discussion of wetlands issues, schedule for work. 9:05 7. Report on September 25 visit to N.Y.S. D.E.C. office. 9:10 8. Committee reports: Parks, Natural Areas, and Stream Corridors Committee Environmental Review Committee Agriculture Committee 9 :15 9. Discussion of member environmental concerns and miscellaneous items. 9 :25 10. Consider scheduling working session and define agenda for such (eg: October 18 ?), 9 :30 11. Adjournment. CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL: John Whitcomb, Chairman Dooley !defer Ruth Mahr Christiann Dean Richard Fischer Elizabeth Mulholland Celia Bowers laura marks Eva Hoffmann Note: If you cannot attend the meeting, please notify Nancy Fuller at 273 -1747. Copy: CAC members (w /encl.) Shirley Raffensperger (w /encl.) Phillip Zariello (w /encl.) Meeting notice mailing list (w /out encl.) EXHIBIT #8 TOWN OF ITHA CA 126 EAST SMECA :STREET • ITHACA, NYC 14$50 MEETING NOTICE CODES & ORDINANCES COMMITTEE 7:00 p.m., Monday , November 5, 1990 Town Hall Board Room AGENDA 1. Review local law on amortization of non - conforming uses. 2. Review proposed amendment to R5 zone to limit occupancy to one family, etc. • 3. Review circumstances where special approvals are required and determine those circumstances where Planning Board approval should be a precondition to Board of Zoning Appeals action. 4. Consider possible legislation requiring site plan approval for school uses. 5. Consider modifying fill legislation regarding applicability to subdivision approvals. 6. New business. 7. Adjournment, COC Members: Karl Niklas, Chair Catherine Valentino Robert Hines Eva Hoffmann Harrison Rue CORRECTED COPY EXHIBIT #9 1989 Water and Sewer Improvements -- Inlet Valley Report to Town Board Planning Board, February 6, 1990 -1- ADOPTED RESOLUTION: 1989 Water and Sewer Improvements -- Inlet Valley Report to Town Board Planning Board, February 6, 1990 MOTION by Mrs. Virginia Langhans, seconded by Mr. James Baker: WHEREAS: 1. The Planning Board, on May 16, 1989, heard a report from the Town Engineer and Town Planner with respect to the proposed 1989 Water and Sewer Improvements project -- Inlet Valley, 2. The Town Board, on January 8, 1990, requested that the Planning Board review the project and make recommendations on potential priority planning studies and other action items for the lands within the service area. 3. The Planning Board, on February 6, 1990, has heard a report from the Engineering and Planning Departments on the project and has discussed possible land use implications. THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED: 1. That the Planning Board recognizes the public health needs for the extension of water and sewer mains to serve properties with in adequate private systems. 2. That the Planning Board recognizes that there are potential growth- inducing aspects of the project on active agricultural lands and prime agricultural soils. 3. That the Planning Board also recognizes the planning implications of the possible widening of Route 13 /Elmira Road, 4. That the Planning Board reports to the Town Board that the Planning Board presently intends to request developers of all future subdivisions within the service area to provide an overall plan for the subject parcel if less than the entire parcel is proposed to be subdivided, and further, presently intends to request, in accordance with the Subdivision Regulations, that clustered development alternative plats accompany any applications for conventional subdivision for lands then or recently in active agricultural use. S. That the Planning Board directs the Town Engineer and Town Planner to request additional information on the proposed Route 13 /Elmira Road improvements planned by the N.,Y.S. Department of Transportation. EXHIBIT #10 c: 1989 Water and Report to Town Planning Board, Sewer Improvements -- Inlet Valley Board February 6, 1990 -2- 6. That the Planning Board recommends the development of a land use master plan for the Inlet Valley area within the context of an overall Townwide master plan, and the development of appropriate mechanisms to protect and to regulate development in environmentally sensitive areas within and near the service area, including wetlands, floodplains, and steep slopes over 20 per cent in gradient. 7. That the Planning Board further recommends as a priority the development of appropriate mechanisms and incentives to conserve current agricultural lands within the service area. 8. That the Planning Board further recommends as a priority the development of an overall plan for the proper balance between residential and business /commercial uses in the Route 13 /Elmira Road corridor. Such plan shall include site plan review guidelines to control the visual impact of new development along said Route 13 /Elmira Road.corridor. 90 That, in considering any future rezoning application, the Planning Board will consider the then status of the overall comprehensive planning process in the Town and the impact of such rezoning application upon such process. Aye = Grigorov, Kenerson, Baker, Langhans, Lesser. Nay - None. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * * * * * * Nancy M. uller, Secretary, Town of/Ithaca Planning Board. February 9, 19900 EXHIBIT #10 �a c: 1989 Water and Report to Town Planning Board, Sewer Improvements -- Inlet Valley Board February 6, 1990 -2- 6. That the Planning Board recommends the development of a land use master plan for the Inlet Valley area within the context of an overall Townwide master plan, and the development of appropriate mechanisms to protect and to regulate development in environmentally sensitive areas within and near the service area, including wetlands, floodplains, and steep slopes over 20 per cent in gradient. 7. That the Planning Board further recommends as a priority the development of appropriate mechanisms and incentives to conserve current agricultural lands within the service area. 8. That the Planning Board further recommends as a priority the development of an overall plan for the proper balance between residential and business /commercial uses in the Route 13 /Elmira Road corridor. Such plan shall include site plan review guidelines to control the visual impact of new development along said Route 13 /Elmira Road.corridor. 90 That, in considering any future rezoning application, the Planning Board will consider the then status of the overall comprehensive planning process in the Town and the impact of such rezoning application upon such process. Aye = Grigorov, Kenerson, Baker, Langhans, Lesser. Nay - None. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * * * * * * Nancy M. uller, Secretary, Town of/Ithaca Planning Board. February 9, 19900 EXHIBIT #10 rIC)WN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1990 ill 1 A G E N D A u , „ r w 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of approximately 1.35± acres from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 6- 34 -1 -4, located at 231 Enfield Falls Road, Residence District R -30. Estate of Ruth S. Royce, Owner; ° % . George R. Pfann, Esq., Agent. r 7:45 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary Site Plan Approval bz"' for the proposed expansion of the East Hill Gulf gasoline r j station, located in a Business "D" District, at the corner of Ellis Hollow Road and Judd Falls Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel a #'` �'r':.. No, 6 -62 -2 -1.13, such expansion consisting of replacement of the a ' existing canopy, pumps, and cashier's booth with a larger canopy, Yi new pumps, and larger cashier's booth, demolition of an existing film /photo developing kiosk on the site, and modification of the entry drives to the site Robert W. Andree, Applicant. (Adjourned from September 4, 1990, and October 2, 19900) 8:15 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Final Subdivision Approval for Phase I -A of the proposed "Shalebrook" subdivision, proposed to consist of 12 lots on 14925± acres, located at 1138 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 6 -27 -1 -11.2, Residence �'' 4_ '''• District R -15. Richard and Jo Perry, Owners /Applicants; Thomas Niederkorn, Agent. ..il ?' +`•''. i 8:45 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcels No. +, 6 -23 -1 -29.1 and -29,2 (formerly Parcel No. 6- 23- 1 -29), i# approximately ten acres total, located at 1445 Trumansbur g oad into ten lots, one of which contains an existing dwelling, Gut L. Ai L. Burrell, Beatrice B. Burrell, and John Tilitz, Owners; John • � l l 4 :�� Tilitz, Applicant, 9:15 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a Recommendation to the zoning re .. Board of Appeals with respect to a request for Special Approval for a proposed 30 -foot by 18 -foot "Gas Cylinder Storage Dock ", proposed to be located on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No..6- 64 -1 -2, east of the Cornell Orchards area approximately Of NYS Route 366 and 2,500 feet west of Game arm Road, f Residence District R -30, Cornell University, Owner; Arthur G. Stiers, ( Agent. i 9:45 P.M. Report on the proposed New York State Department of Transportation Route 13 bridge replacement and road improvement project. �. 10 :00 P.M. Other business. 10:30 P.M. Adjournment. f,• ill 0, Susan C. Beeners Tow ,_ sw•- n Planner 1. NOTE: IF ANY MEMBER OF THE PLANNING BOARD IS UNABLE TO ATTEND, PLEASE r NOTIFY THE PLANNING BOARD SECRETARY, NANCY FULLER, IMMEDIATELY AT 273 -1747. �I A QUORUM (5) IS NECESSARY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING, i `,. ; 1. i,,, _• t r r ,�' �.,•VI� is � �+ fs EXHIBIT #11 P. • Y 1 I f� •Jj 9 4 S I 1% it, „ I 1 I� t >, ' t;.. , Ad, r yt a'� +1I: ' h. c• l is 1: '� ipk `? :, -P li d 'r' _ ..h a tP a : ; , AFFIDAVIT OF PUBL ICA TIOA( State of New York, Tompkins County, ss.: Gail Sullins being. duly sworn, deposes and says, that she /he resides in Ithaca, county and state aforesaid and that she /he is Clerk of The Ithaca Journal a public newspaper printed and published in Ithaca aforesaid, and that a notice, of which the, annexed is a true copy, was published in said paper �d that the first publication of said notice was on the day of h� >, 19 �b Subscribed and sworn to before me, this /R day ot, 19 1N01ary runic, JEAN FORD Notary Public, State of New York No, 4654410 QUa;ified in Iompkin,x; 'Cgunty Commasion expires tmy ,31, 19 0 4 � TOWN OF ITHACA, PLANNING: BOARD, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER, 16, 1990. By direction of the Chairman" of the Planning Board, NOTICE' IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public'^ Hearing will be held by the', Planning Board of the Town of. Ithaca on Tuesday,' October; 16, 1990, in Town Hall, `126'= East Seneca ' .Street; Ithaca;W N.Y., of the following time and on the. following matter: 7:30 P.M. Consideration ofd modification -of lot lines of.` Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel no `; 6 -28 -1 -3.77, ._•and FURTHER, Consideration of Subdivision Approval for the proposed' subdivision of three lots from" Town of Ithaca Tax Parcels No.`i' 6 -28 -1 -3.62 and 6- 28- 1- 3.72,' 124 plus /minus acres total, to . rated off Max's Drive, backlot of Vera Circle, Agricultural. Zone. Charles W., Joyce, and Robert Drake, Owners; Robert' Drake, agent. Said Planning Board will at said time and said place hear all persons in support of such matter or objections thereto. Persons may appear by agent or in person. Jean H. Swartwood Town Clerk, 273 -1721 October .11, 1990 ;