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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Packet 2021-02-08 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday,February 8, 2021 Due to the extension of the Governor's Executive Orders suspending certain aspects of the Open Meetings Law to protect the health and safety of New Yorkers,the meeting will be held via ZOOM.com ID#989 1095 8241 Call In(929)436-2866 https://zoom.us/u/98910958241 AGENDA 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 2. Tompkins County Sheriff's Report 3. Persons to be Heard 4. Update on Forest Home Walkway project 5. Report from Cornell representatives regarding preparations for the return of students 6. Public Hearing regarding a proposed local law to allow a monetary contribution to the City of Ithaca in support of Cass Park a. Adoption 7. Public hearing regarding a proposed King Road East Water Main Extension Water Improvement project, and establishing same a. SEQR b. Adoption 8. Public hearing regarding a proposed local law revising Sign Design Review, Sign Permit, and Sign Site Plan Review provisions in Chapter 270, Zoning, of the Town of Ithaca Code a. SEQR b. Adoption 9. Consider approval of a bond resolution for the Campbell-Hopkins Water System Improvements Area Project 10. Consider approval of and authorization to sign a contract for energy audits of Town Hall and Public Works Buildings—NYSERDA 11. Consider request for access through Coy Glen Preserve for CU Botanical Program Deer Management Program 12. Consider approval of easements associated with the City Harbor project 13. Discuss Gateway Trail bid results and consider award 14. Consider Consent Agenda a. Approval of Town Board Minutes b. Town of Ithaca Abstract c. Bolton Point Abstract d. Approval of revised fees—Clerks Office 15. Report of Town Officials, Committees, and review of Correspondence Item 6 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday,February 8,2021 TB Resolution 2021 - : Adopt Local Law XXX of 2021: A Local Law Authorizing a Monetary Gift to the City of Ithaca to Support Cass Park and Stewart Park Recreational Facilities Whereas, the Town Board discussed the need for monetary support for the Cass Park and Stewart Park Recreational Facilities during its budget process, and Whereas, the Town Board adopted a budget for 2021 including an amount of$56,000.00 for a contribution towards City Parks, of which approximately $38,000 would result in a special benefit to Town residents, but the remainder would be considered a gift, and Whereas, pursuant to the Town's New York State Municipal Home Rule powers, a local law may be adopted to authorize the Town to make a gift to another municipality where the gift furthers a public purpose of the Town, and Whereas, at its meeting on January 11, 2021, the Town Board discussed the proposed local law and set a public hearing for February 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. to hear all interested parties on the proposed local law entitled "A Local Law Authorizing a Monetary Gift to the City of Ithaca to Support Cass Park and Stewart Park Recreational Facilities", and Whereas, said public hearing was duly advertised and held on said date and time and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed local law, or any part thereof, and Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by the Town Board that approval of the local law is a Type II action because it constitutes "routine or continuing agency administration and management, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment," and thus approval of the local law is not subject to review under SEQRA, now therefore be it Resolved, that the Town Board hereby adopts Local Law XXXX of 2021 entitled "A LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING A MONETARY GIFT TO THE CITY OF ITHACA TO SUPPORT CASS PARK AND STEWART PARK RECREATIONAL FACILITIES," and it is further Resolved, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said local law with the Secretary of State as required by law. Moved: Seconded: Vote: TOWN OF ITHACA LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 2021 A LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING A MONETARY GIFT TO THE CITY OF ITHACA TO SUPPORT CASS PARK AND STEWART PARK RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as follows: Section 1. Authorization. This local law is adopted pursuant to New York Municipal Home Rule Law §I0(1)(i), which grants local governments the power to adopt local laws not inconsistent with the New York State Constitution or any general law, relating to their property, affairs or government. The New York State Constitution, Article VIII, §1 does not prohibit municipalities from making gifts to or in aid of public entities for public purposes. Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this local law is to authorize the Town of Ithaca to make a gift to the City of Ithaca to support the City's Cass Park pool and skating rink, and the City's recreational facilities at Stewart Park. The Town of Ithaca intends to give the City of Ithaca Fifty-Six Thousand Dollars ($56,000.00) in 2021 to support these facilities,which are used by Town of Ithaca residents and serve a Town of Ithaca public purpose. In exchange, the City of Ithaca will offer Town of Ithaca residents a discount on recreation programs valued at approximately Thirty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($38,000). This law authorizes the Town of Ithaca to make a gift to the City of Ithaca to the extent the Town's payments to the City exceed the monetary benefit of the discounts received by Town residents. Section 3. Gift to City of Ithaca. Upon execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Ithaca and the City of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca is authorized to make a gift to the City of Ithaca,pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding's terms, in the amount and for the purposes described in Section 2 above. Section 4. Partial Invalidity. In the event that any portion of this law is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected by such declaration of invalidity. Section 5. Effective Date. This local law shall take effect immediately upon its filing with the New York Secretary of State. Item 7a TOWN OF ITHACA = j ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 114 SEVEN MILE DRIVE, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 engineering@town.ithaca.ny.us PHONE(607)273-1656 Roads,Parks,Trails,Engineering,Sewer,and Water FAX(607)272-6076 ENGINEERING MEMORANDUM FROM: Daniel Thaete PE, Director of Engineering llvc� David O'Shea, Senior Civil Engineer�6 TO: Town Board �` CC: Susan Ritter, Director of Planning DATE: 11/30/2020 RE: South Hill Water System Improvements The "South Hill and West Hill Water Systems Improvements" study (herafter called "the GHD report") prepared by GHD Consulting Service Inc., dated October 2018, outlines deficiencies within the various South Hill and West Hill water systems. The GHD report identifies storage deficiencies within the Troy Road tank zone, pressure deficiencies within the Ridgecrest tank zone, and fire flow deficiencies within both zones. Multiple projects within the South Hill Water System are needed to correct deficiencies. Due to the geographic location and affected tank zones, staff recommends a SEQR be performed for the 2021 King Road East Water Main Extension Project and the future project described below. The 2021 King Road East Water Main Extension Project is anticipated to increase the available fire flow in both tank zones. The anticipated available fire flow after the 2021 King Road East Water Main Extension Project can be seen in Figure 1. The Engineering Department is anticipating the design/construction of a future project withing the Ridgecrest tank zone that will correct a majority of the remaing deficiencies listed above. The project will include the installation of a 12" ductile iron water main along Ridgecrest Road and a booster pump station. The anticipated improvements will increase the pressure to customers adjacent to the Ridgecrest tank. This will allow additional storage capacity within the tank to be utilized. The additional storage can also be utilized to provide additional storage to the Troy Road tank zone. Available fire flow within both zones also increases. The anticipated increase in available fire flow can be seen in Figure 2. boa E n a c a o 0 0 0 0 o y m m O 0 o N o O O Lq o in $ J j O 10 r r r N CJ t7 O O) Q C V V V V V V V V b 30 ca 0 U LL O LL c m v T 2 7 O T � W @ ♦t ,n c R a' N i •w ~ ♦ ♦ $B w - }s♦ ♦ 1 i K t0 E i'���� ♦ ' 3 C } E 3 _ in Y_ �N L j # ♦- ♦ t } Ali ro d in ♦♦ `m m W / 3 H _ 33 a a / Q� Y¢> R a¢ @ ^j 15 -�N 8 2 N 7() #§} } !! + 1 � LLL + + + + � © § ++ V ® � f � )j eLL i LL UJ 4+ to, .2 kIm \ G �� g j 0 0) . > L \ +X3. - AL ^ \ � ' ) � � G Item 7b ENGINEERING REPORT FOR 2021 KING ROAD EAST WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT 11/30/2020 REVISED 12/16/2020 LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF ITHACA TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY � 0 L18� H � 21 W y0 PREPARED BY: TOWN OF ITHACA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 114 Seven Mile Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 ENGINEERING REPORT TOWN OF ITHACA 2021 KING ROAD EAST WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT Table of Contents: A. Purpose ................................................................................................... 3 B. Background .............................................................................................. 3 C. Conclusions .............................................................................................. 3 D. Project Costs ............................................................................................. 4 E. Certification .............................................................................................. 4 Appendices: Appendix A-Figures • Figure 1: Approximate Location of Water Main Extension(s)and Pressure Reducing Station • Figure 2: South Hill Available Fire Flow Existing Maximum Day Demand Existing Conditions • Figure 3: South Hill Available Fire Flow Existing Maximum Day Demand Proposed Conditions Appendix B-2021 King Road East Water Main Extension Project Estimate 2 Engineering Report A. Purpose The purpose of the Report is to outline the Engineering calculations and conclusions for the extension of water distribution mains along King Road East and Troy Road, and the installation of a pressure reducing valve (PRV) structure. The King Road East distribution main extension will begin at the Troy Road and King Road East intersection and continue east approximately 1825 LF to Southwoods Drive. The extension of the Troy Road distribution water main will begin at the Troy Road and King Road East intersection and will continue south along Troy Road approximately 1550 LF to the existing termination point.Appendix A,Figure 1 depicts the approximate locations of the water main extensions. The water mains are distribution mains within the Ridgecrest Tank Zone. This portion of the Town of Ithaca Water System is supplied from the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission(SCLIWC),hereafter called"Bolton Point." B. Back rg ound The"South Hill and West Hill Water Systems Improvements"study(herafter called"the GHD report") prepared by GHD Consulting Service Inc.,dated October 2018,outlines deficiencies within the various South Hill and West Hill water systems. The GHD report identifies numerous hydrants located within the Troy Rd Tank zone and the Ridgecrest Tank zone that do not meet the town fire flow standard of 1500 gpm.The deficient hydrant locations can be seen in Appendix A,Figure 2. The Ridgecrest Tank supplies water through a dead end distribution main that is approximately 3200 LF. The dead end main fills the tank and supplies water to the entire tank zone. There are no other mains that can supply water to the tank. The Southwoods Development located on King Road East is located near the southern boundary of the Troy Road Tank zone.A fire flow event or large draw of water on the southern end of the Troy Road Tank zone causes the distribution mains within the Southwoods Development to decrease in pressure.When this occurs, the pressure drops below an adequate pressure to feed the homes. C. Conclusions The proposed King Road East water main extension will consist of approximately 2175 LF of 8"and 10" ductile iron water main,(2)PRVs,a precast structure,and associated appurtenances.This extension will connect the Ridgecrest Tank zone to the Troy Road Tank zone.When a high demand occurs and pressures decrease within the Troy Road Tank zone,the PRVs will actuate and provide supplemental water to the tank zone. The proposed Troy Road water main extension will consist of approximately 1610 LF of 8"ductile iron water main and associated appurtenances. This extension will connect an existing distribution main to the King Road East extension. These improvements will provide benefits to the entire Troy Road Tank zone and Ridgecrest Tank zone.The available fire flow in both zones will increase.The increase in available fire flow can be visualized by comparing both Figure 2 and Figure 3 (Appendix A).Redundancy within both zones will also increase.The Troy Road water main extension will provide an additional distribution main that will supply water to and from the Ridgecrest Tank.The King Road East water main extension and PRVs will allow the Ridgecrest Tank zone to provide a backup supply line to the southern portion of the Troy Road Tank zone.The supplemental water from the PRVs will also stabilize the pressures within the Southwoods Development during high demand scenarios. These improvements will not change the static pressures within either tank zone during normal system operation. 3 The proposed improvements will be installed in accordance with AWWA,NYS Health Department,and Recommend Standards for Water Works(10 State Standards)latest revisions.This includes,but is not limited to,fire hydrant spacing,isolation valve spacing,and contamination source separation distances.Fire hydrants will be installed with a maximum spacing of 600'.Distances between hydrants will differ slightly due to surface elevations,property lines,and vegetation.At each fire hydrant,at least one isolation valve will be installed in the water main at each location. D. Project Costs The Engineering Cost Estimate for construction of the 8/10-inch water main(s) and associated appurtenances is: $1,050,161.09. (Refer to, 2021 King Road East Water Main Extension Engineering Cost Estimate: Appendix B) E. 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IDRY CONNECT11,011Z L5 2 $17,000 CC 12 1-INCEA LDVO SERVIC'EOONMEFE=I)N E.1 3 Sd_114IA_OD $14000.00 13 1-LNCI]SNORT SERVICE ES)."ECTION Ell 1 $456D.00 14 Cf9SU�'ACTIYUCTILEIRM F3TTIN(.S IA_D.BX.} LB i 20D h 54.106 b W 15 :1003TIOIQAL WASHEO STOKE }LG_1LC.'I T-N 100 535.00 $3,SOD.00 16 SPBC]ALU AVELBAACKFILL .LC1.I1:E.' Tti 101} S35.0[] $3,S00.11 17 CLAY DAM RELIEF DRAI 2fA_O.El. E ? 5500.010 $11.6m.w 19 IPRY PRLCA9.ALTBU1L1N6Wj LS I S 007000.00 $=.W0.00 L9 30^I]DPE STOM PIPE FN ROADWAY LF N U115.00 $14,60[1.00 TOTALf $722,1517.510 10%0ONTINGENCYNI $72,251.75 &VSE 81C}7OTALwj $74,870.25 in= Irivnirc-1.714736. 20 IrPOLYWRAJTEDDLJCT7LEIRGN'&ATLPL�-LAI\1N1',1'4'011 LF Hq3 Sllism SIGOU3_DER $183.674.40 2.1 S'POLYWRAPPED DUCTILE IR{9N WATER MAI%IN ROAD LF 25 5116.00 $7-506.00 — r GATE VALVES,VALVE II(}.XES,AND COVERS E.& fi h_,,KCDD $12,000.00 23 1IVDIL.&NTASSEMBLY COMPLLTC 15+1 11WD0 14, -CU 24 DRY C'OI+8t+1ECTIQti: L5 I 3&50(tD0 $3,506.00) 25 1-INCI1 L-0 SERVICE C0'%NEC H)N E.& 2 S4�OCBJDD $11LbbD.13 26 1-ENCH SHORT SERVICE COL'TNECTICN L& I 12.50000 $4$66.110 77 ICLAYDAM RELIEFDFLU%(AX.BE.) L& i !OO.OEI $500.00 7OTA.L;P $232,074.40 4 'o-comriNGENCYs $23,207.44 Al-7ERPLATIVfE TOTALw $255,261.84 PROJECT GRAND TOTAL_- $11,950,151.99 H Item 7 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday,February 8,2021 TB Resolution 2021 - : SEQR—2021 King Road East Water Main Extension Project Whereas, this Action is the extension of water distribution mains and the installation of a pressure reducing valve within the Ridgecrest Tank Zone along King Road East and Troy Road;and Whereas, this is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board is acting in an uncoordinated review with respect to the project; and Whereas, the Town of Ithaca Town Board, at a public hearing held on February 8, 2021, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) Part 1,prepared by the Town Engineer, and Parts 2 and 3, prepared by the Town Planning Department, along with other application materials; Now, therefore be it: Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance,in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above-referenced Action as proposed, based on the information in the SEAF Part 1, and for the reasons set forth in Parts 2 and 3. Moved: Seconded: Vote: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I -Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1–Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding,are subject to public review,and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item,please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1.You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency;attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1—Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: South Hill Water System Improvements-Troy Rd and Ridgecrest Tank Zones Project Location(describe,and attach a location map): King Rd East,Troy Rd,Ridgecrest Rd;See Figure 1 Brief Description of Proposed Action: Installation of approximately 2175 LF of 8"ductile iron water main,(2)PRVs,a precast enclosure,and associated appurtenances along King Rd East. Installation of approximately 1610 LF of 8"ductile iron water main and associated appurtenances along Troy Rd. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 607-273-1656 Daniel Thaete,PE,Director of Engineering Town of Ithaca E-Mail: dthaete@town.ithaca.ny.us Address: 114 Seven Mile Dr. City/PO: State: Zip Code: Ithaca NY 14850 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan,local law,ordinance, NO YES administrative rule,or regulation? If Yes,attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ❑ may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no,continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit,approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes,list agency(s)name and permit or approval:TC DOH 0348;TC ROW Permit;TOI Building Permit(PRV blgs) ❑ l Ri- 3. a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 2.84 acres Proposed action:20'easement x b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0.63 acres length and building easements c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 6.14 acres Total Acreage:Proposed action+ Ridgecrest ROW 4. Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. ❑Urban ❑✓ Rural(non-agriculture) ❑✓ Industrial ❑ Commercial ❑✓ Residential(suburban) ❑✓ Forest ❑✓ Agriculture ❑✓ Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify): ❑Parkland Page 1 of 3 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ❑ ❑v ❑ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? ❑ ❑� ❑ NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? ❑ ❑✓ 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin,a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes,identify: ❑- ❑ NO YES 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? ❑ ❑ b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? ❑ ❑ c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed ❑ action? 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements,describe design features and technologies: N/A ❑ ❑ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No,describe method for providing potable water: 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: N/A ❑ ❑ 12. a.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district NO YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the ❑ Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b.Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for ❑ archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory? 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action,or lands adjoining the proposed action,contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal,state or local agency? Please see Part 3 ❑ ❑✓ b.Would the proposed action physically alter,or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody? Fv—,] ❑ If Yes,identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: Page 2 of 3 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site.Check all that apply: ❑Shoreline ❑ Forest ❑Agricultural/grasslands ❑ Early mid-successional ❑Wetland ❑ Urban ❑✓ Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats, listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? Southern Grizzled Skipper Please see Part 3 ❑ ❑✓ 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES ❑✓ ❑ 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from point or non-point sources? NO YES If Yes, Z ❑ a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? ❑ ❑ b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems(runoff and storm drains)? ❑ ❑ If Yes,briefly describe: 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES or other liquids(e.g.,retention pond,waste lagoon,dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: ❑ ❑ 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes, describe: 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation(ongoing or NO YES completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/spons name 01/1 iG I Date: 121, 7&02.0 Signature: Title: :�gG�r !11'91\IT x/111\■ Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: Troy-King-Ridgecrest New Water Main Date: February 2021 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 -Impact Assessment Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency. Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept"Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?" No,or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations? R] ❑ 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? See Part 3 ✓❑ El 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? ❑ ❑ 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the ❑ establishment of a Critical Environmental Area(CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or ❑ affect existing infrastructure for mass transit,biking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate ❑ reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: a.public/private water supplies? See Part 3 RI El b.public/private wastewater treatment utilities? ✓❑ ❑ 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic,archaeological, El or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources(e.g.,wetlands, ❑ waterbodies,groundwater, air quality,flora and fauna)? 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion,flooding or drainage ❑ problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? ❑ PRINT FORM Pagel of 2 Agency Use Only[If applicable] Project:Foy-King-Ridgecrest New Water M Date: February 2021 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance For every question in Part 2 that was answered"moderate to large impact may occur",or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact,please complete Part 3.Part 3 should,in sufficient detail,identify the impact,including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant.Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring,duration,irreversibility,geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- term,long-term and cumulative impacts. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SHEET ❑ Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Town of Ithaca Town Board Name of Lead Agency Date Rod Howe Town Supervisor Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) PRINT FORM Page 2 of 2 King Road East Water Main Extension Project& Future South Hill Water System Improvements Town of Ithaca Town Board,February 8,2021 Short Environmental Assessment Form Attachment Part 3- Determination of Significance For every question in Part 2 that was answered"moderate to large impact may occur",or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact,please complete Part 3.Part 3 should,in sufficient detail,identify the impact,including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts.Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant.Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting,probability of occurring,duration,irreversibility,geographic scope and magnitude.Also consider the potential for short-term,long-term and cumulative impacts. The proposal involves a watermain extension/upgrade project within the interconnected Troy and Ridgecrest tank zones (South Hill Water System).The 2021 King Road East Water Main Extension Project includes the installation of approximately 2175+/- linear feet of new water main along King Road East, between the intersection of Troy Road/King Road East and Southwoods Drive, and approximately 1610+/- linear feet of new water main along Troy Road, between the intersection of Troy Road/King Road East and the residence at 232 Troy Road. The project also includes the construction of a small pressure reducing valve (PRV) structure. The King Road East Water Main Extension Project will result in increased fire flow within the Troy Road and Ridgecrest tank zones and will create a redundant water supply to/from the Ridgecrest tank. The Troy Road tank zone serves 200+ properties along Coddington Road, between Northview Road and the town of Ithaca/Town of Danby line, including Rich Road, most of Troy Road, a small portion of King Road East, a portion of Burns Road and the entire Southwoods Subdivision. The proposed upgrades will have a positive impact on fire flow by providing more flow in the case of fire emergencies. The additional supply in the system will also decrease the number of potential customers without sufficient water due to usage during a fire emergency elsewhere in the system, where water may need to be temporarily shut down. In terms of growth inducing impacts, the improvements made within the Troy/Ridgecrest tank zones will help correct the existing 3-day storage deficiencies on South Hill. The project is not bringing new water service into an area that was not already served, it is improving the water service that already exists there. The relatively small amount of additional capacity created by the project will be used by development projects that the Town has already approved (which underwent their own SEAR processes where required). Thus, the water infrastructure improvements to enhance fire flow, redundancy, and 3-day storage in the Troy/Ridgecrest tank zones will not result in growth inducing impacts beyond the approved development projects, or changes in the use of or the intensity of the use of land. King Road East Water Main Extension Project& Future South Hill Water System Improvements Town of Ithaca Town Board,February 8,2021 Potential 2022 Future Water Main in Ridgecrest Road Tank Zone A potential, future project (2022) involves the installation of a new water main in the Ridgecrest Road water tank zone, consisting of approximately 2,300+/- linear feet of main from Ridgecrest Road at the Town of Danby line north to somewhere near the intersection of Ridgecrest Road and King Road East. This future project would also include a booster pump station, the location of which has not yet been determined. The purpose of this potential future project is to correct the remaining deficiencies within the Ridgecrest tank zone that cannot be addressed by the King Road East project explained above. The deficiencies in the system were not recognized until 2018, with the completion of the "South Hill and West Hill Water Systems Improvements" study conducted by GHD Consulting Service Inc. The installation of watermain and a booster station on Ridgecrest Road would allow the town to fluctuate the storage tank more, thereby achieving the required 3-day storage requirement within the Troy/Ridgecrest tank zones. Although both projects are located within the South Hill Water System, the Ridgecrest project is independent of the King Road East project, and neither project relies on the other. It is not known if or when the Town Board will consider approval of the Ridgecrest project. But its potential effects are being discussed here to analyze any common impacts in the same geographic area as that affected by the King Road East project. The Ridgecrest Road tank zone serves more than 600 properties, beginning at Stone Quarry Road and encompassing a small portion of King Road West, most of King Road East, running along Danby Road (NYS Route 96B) from south of the South Hill Business Campus to (and including) the Westview Subdivision, to the intersection of Troy Road and King Road East, to the remaining southern part of Troy Road, and including all of Ridgecrest Road. There are several residential subdivisions and developments within the Ridgecrest Road tank zone, including Westview, Deer Run, Chase Farm, Chase Lane, Cleveland Estates, Holly Creek Townhomes, Longview retirement and assisted living community, and the Namgyal Buddhist monastery. The potential upgrades in this zone would have a positive impact on fire flow by providing more flow in the case of fire emergencies. The upgrades would also result in an increase in water pressure, particularly for the properties located immediately adjacent to the Ridgecrest tank and in higher elevations, as those areas currently experience very low water pressure. Like the Troy Road tank zone, the future improvements that are made within the Ridgecrest tank zone would resolve existing deficiencies. The relatively small amount of additional capacity created by the potential project would be used by development projects that the Town has already approved. Thus, the water infrastructure improvements for both the proposed and potential future projects to enhance fire flow, redundancy, and 3-day storage in the Troy/Ridgecrest tank zones will not result in growth inducing impacts beyond the approved development projects (which underwent their own SEAR processes where required), or changes in the use of or the intensity of the use of land. King Road East Water Main Extension Project& Future South Hill Water System Improvements Town of Ithaca Town Board, February 8,2021 Regarding Part 1, question 13a —There are no wetlands or protected water bodies located near the physical water main installation areas along King Road East, Troy Road, or Ridgecrest Road. The closest DEC-classified stream is located approximately 400 feet northeast of the King Road East installation (north of the NYSEG substation on King Road East). This stream will be unaffected by the proposed action. Regarding Part 1, question 15 — Per the NYS DEC's Nature Explorer database, the Southern Grizzled Skipper (butterfly/moth) has historically been confirmed in the general South Hill area. However, the last confirmed sighting of this species was in 1970. The skipper prefers shale barrens surrounded by pine forest for its habitat, which is not found within the road right of way along Troy Road, King Road East, or Ridgecrest Road, where the water main installations will occur. The physical project involves digging and earth moving activities within the road right of way. There are no historic or archaeological sites, wetlands, water bodies, environmentally sensitive animal or plant habitats, steep slopes, or mature woods located within the road right of way, or nearby that would be affected by the proposed construction. Given the analysis above, the proposed action will not result in significant adverse environmental impacts. 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Part 1 /Question 20 [Remediation Site] No Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report 1 http://wvm.dec.ny.gov/natureexplorer/ New York Nature Explorer King Road East water main Criteria: Selected Map Area Bing {fJ IIS 1 � Tompkins C Gu n1ty FederalCommonName Subgroup Distribution Year Last Protection Status Conservation Rank An A& Status Documente State - Global Animal: Butterflies and Moths Southern Grizzled Skipper Butterflies and Skippers Historically 1970 Endangered Confirmed Pyrgus centaureae wyandot Animal: Dragonflies and Damselflies Midland Clubtail Dragonflies Historically 1894 S3 G5 Confirmed Gomphurus fraternus Mocha Emerald Dragonflies Historically 1926 S2S3 G5 Confirmed Somatochlora linearis New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 12/8/20 2:29 PM http://wvm.dec.ny.gov/natureexplorer/ New York Nature Explorer Ridgecrest water main Criteria: Selected Map Area T.:e I CommonName Subgroup Distribution Year Last Protection Status Conservation Rank An A& Status Documente State r Federal - Global Animal: Butterflies and Moths Southern Grizzled Skipper Butterflies and Skippers Historically 1970 Endangered Confirmed Pyrgus centaureae wyandot Animal: Dragonflies and Damselflies Midland Clubtail Dragonflies Historically 1894 S3 G5 Confirmed Gomphurus fraternus Mocha Emerald Dragonflies Historically 1926 S2S3 G5 Confirmed Somatochlora linearis New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 12/8/20 2:31 PM boa E n a c a o 0 0 0 0 o y m m O 0 o N o O O Lq o in $ J j O 10 r r r N CJ t7 O O) Q C V V V V V V V V b 30 0 U LL O LL c m v T 2 00 T � E R m o } p N ♦ C R �' � ♦ oay� c�N C ok }♦ �4oq o� �< z H _ ~ ♦to ♦ QOQo �� �g i K t0 E ♦ ' t 3 W c a } w m3 IL p w � ♦ /'� 8N L LL a o f w �� �o LL s Wu > 33 a a / > Y a¢ @ ^j 15 -�N 8 2 N MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD 215 N. Tioga Street,Ithaca,NY, Tompkins County February 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. prevailing time TB Resolution 2021-XXX: PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER-In the Matter of a Proposed Water Improvement in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law, to be known as the Town of Ithaca King Road East Water Main Extension Water Improvement,and establishing the Town of Ithaca King Road East Water Main Extension Water Improvement Area. Present: Moved: Seconded: WHEREAS, a plan, report and map, including an estimate of cost, have been duly prepared in such manner and in such detail as has heretofore been determined by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, relating to the establishment and construction, pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law, of water system improvements to be known and identified as the Town of Ithaca King Road East Water Main Extension Water Improvement,hereinafter also referred to as the"Improvement,"to provide such water Improvement including extensions, to the present Town water improvement, such water system Improvement to be constructed and owned by the Town of Ithaca; to serve a benefitted area in said Town to be known as the Town of Ithaca King Road East Water Main Extension Water Improvement Area,hereinafter also referred to as the "Water Improvement Area"; and WHEREAS, after said plan, report and map, including estimate of cost, were prepared by a competent engineer, duly licensed by the state of New York, and filed in the office of the Town Clerk, the said Town Board did, on January 11, 2021, duly adopt an Order reciting the proposed Improvement, a description of the boundaries of the proposed benefited area, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the Improvement, the proposed method of apportioning the costs of such Improvement, the proposed method of financing to be employed, the fact that a plan, map and report describing the same are on file in the Town Clerk's office for public inspection, and specifying that said Town Board shall meet at the Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street, in Ithaca, New York, in said Town, on the 8th day of February, 2021 at 5:30 PM Prevailing Time, for the purposes of conducting a public hearing on such proposal to provide said Improvement, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same, and WHEREAS,copies of said Order were duly published and posted according to law, and said Town Board did, at the time and place specified in said Order, duly meet and consider such proposal and held a public hearing in which it heard all persons interested in the subject thereof,who appeared at such time and place, concerning the same, and WHEREAS, the Town Board now desires to authorize the Improvement based on the evidence offered at such time and place, and 1 WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on February 8, 2021, the Town Board determined approval, construction and implementation of the Improvement, which is an Unlisted Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, will not result in any significant adverse environmental effects; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the Town Board that it be and hereby is determined as follows: (1) The notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law and is otherwise sufficient. (2) That all of the property within the proposed benefited area is benefited by the proposed Improvement. (3)That all of the property benefited is included within the proposed benefited area. (4)That the proposed method of apportioning the costs of the Improvement should not be changed. (5) It is in the public interest to authorize, establish, and make the Town of Ithaca King Road East Water Main Extension Water Improvement as hereinafter described, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Town Board does hereby approve, authorize and establish the Town of Ithaca King Road East Water Main Extension Water Improvement in the area of the Town described as follows and as more particularly shown and described in said plan, report and map presently on file in the office of the Town Clerk: The Improvement proposed in connection with the establishment of the Water Improvement Area consists of construction of approximately 2,175 LF of 8" and 10" ductile iron water main and installation of a precast pressure reducing station/structure along King Road East, construction of approximately 1,610 LF of 8" ductile iron water main along Troy Road, and associated appurtenances and other related ancillary facilities, at an initially determined maximum estimated cost to said Water Improvement Area of$1,050,000; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the area hereby determined to be benefited by said Town of Ithaca King Road East Water Main Extension Water Improvement is all of that portion of the Town outside of the Village of Cayuga Heights, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that all of the allocable costs of said Improvement shall be borne wholly by property within the Town of Ithaca King Road East Water Main Extension Water Improvement Area, being the entire area of the Town outside of the Village of Cayuga Heights, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED,that the maximum proposed to be expended by the Town of Ithaca for the Improvement, including costs of rights of way, construction costs, legal fees and other expenses, is $1,050,000,which shall be financed as follows: at the option of the Town, by temporary financing under use of available reserves or a bond anticipation note, and upon maturity of the bond anticipation note, the issuance of serial bonds of said 2 Town of Ithaca to mature in annual installments over a period not to exceed 40 years, such bonds to be paid from assessments levied upon and collected from the several lots and parcels of land in said Water Improvement Area which are deemed benefited by said Improvement, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to the amount of the benefit which the Improvement shall confer upon the same, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Order is subject to a permissive referendum in the manner provided in Town Law Article 7 and Town Law Section 209-q, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, it is hereby determined that the estimated expense of the aforesaid Improvement does not exceed one-tenth of one per cent of the full valuation of the taxable real property in the area of said Town outside of villages and, therefore, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 13(a) of Section 209-q of the Town Law, the permission of the State Comptroller is not required for such Improvement, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to subdivision 6(d) of Section 209-q of the Town Law,the Town Clerk is hereby directed and ordered to cause a certified copy of this Order to be duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Tompkins within ten days of the date this Order becomes effective pursuant to Town Law Section 91, which when so recorded, shall be presumptive evidence of the regularity of the proceedings and action taken by the Town Board in relation to the aforesaid Improvement. The question of the adoption of the foregoing Order was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Rod Howe, Supervisor, aye; Bill Goodman, aye; Eric Levine, aye;Tee-Ann Hunter,aye;Pat Leary aye; Rich DePaolo,aye; and Pamela Bleiwas, aye. The Order was thereupon declared adopted. 3 Item 8 PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM To: Town Board Members From: Christine Balestra, Planner Date: February 1, 2021 RE: Local Law Amending the Town of Ithaca Sign Law Enclosed please find materials related to the proposed revisions to the Sign Law. The proposed local law is intended to simplify the method and review process for seeking and obtaining approval for signs that require sign permits. Signs that require permits are signs in Commercial or Industrial Zones; signs that have a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals; and signs that are included in a site plan approved by the Planning Board. The Sign Law underwent a major revision when it was approved by the Town Board in 2017. One of the main objectives with the revision was to eliminate the two-board process that existed in the law at the time, with applicants required to appear before the Planning Board first for signs that didn't comply with the law. The Planning Board would operate as the "sign review board," and would make a recommendation to the Zoning Board, who would then consider sign variances. It was hoped that the 2017 revisions would reduce an unnecessarily complicated process for applicants to undergo. Although the 2017 revisions eliminated the Planning Board/Zoning Board recommendation procedure, it brought to light another issue: applicants needing to appear multiple times to the Planning Board for any sign related to their project that wasn't ready during the site plan review of their project. This is due to the existing language in the site plan review section of Town Code (Section 270-188) that requires applicants to seek site plan modification approval for elements of a project, including signs, that aren't approved at the time of the original site plan approval. There have been several recent Planning Board projects that didn't have signs ready for the board to review at the time of their approval. Those projects needed to come back to the Planning Board again —applicants paying fees and submitting materials again - for sign reviews. Some of the same projects also needed area variances from the Zoning Board because the signs were larger than allowed. Some applicants have gone to boards three times or more for the eventual approval of one sign (Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation on Trumansburg Road was the most recent). Planning and Codes staff discussed additional ways to make the sign review process less complicated for everyone involved and suggested moving the review to an internal administrative process. This would eliminate the Planning Board review of signs, unless the Director of Planning (following specific criteria outlined in the law), decides to refer a sign to the Planning Board for review. The Codes and Ordinances Committee has discussed and supported the idea, since Planning staff already applies the criteria in the law and provides recommendations and justifications in their memos and draft resolutions to the Planning Board. Therefore, the proposed local law reflects an internal sign review process. Any signs that require permits will be reviewed by the Director of Planning (or designee), who will make a recommendation on the acceptability of the proposed sign to the Code Enforcement Officer, following the criteria requirements related to design, materials, illumination, placement, and size. If the Director of Planning is going to give the Code Enforcement Officer a negative recommendation about a sign, then the Planning Board will conduct the review and make the recommendation to the Code Officer. The Code Officer would then make their final decision on the permit. Like any decision of the Code Officer, if an applicant wants to appeal a final decision, then they would then make their appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please feel free to call me at (607) 273-1747, extension 121, or email me at cbaIestra@town.ithaca.ny.us if you have any questions. TOWN OF ITHACA LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 2021 A LOCAL LAW REVISING SIGN DESIGN REVIEW, SIGN PERNHT,AND SIGN SITE PLAN REVIEW PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 270, ZONING, OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA CODE Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as follows: Section 1. Chapter 270 (Zoning),Article XXIX (Signs) of the Town of Ithaca Code, Section 270-260, titled"Design review," is amended by deleting subsection B in its entirety, and replacing it with a new Section 270-260B reading as follows: `B. Sign review criteria. (1) Except as provided in subparagraph 3 below, all signs that require permits are subject to design review by the Director of Planning or their designee, who shall make a recommendation to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to the issuance of any sign permits. (2) The Director of Planning or their designee shall consider the following criteria to make their recommendation on the acceptability of the proposed signs as to design, materials, illumination, placement, and size: (a) Signs should be legible in the circumstances in which they are seen and layout should be orderly. (b) Freestanding signs should be designed to be compatible with their surroundings and appropriate to the architectural character of the buildings near which they are placed. Sign panels and graphics on buildings should relate with and not cover architectural features or details and should be sized in proportion to them. (c) Illumination should be appropriate to the character of the surroundings and shall be in accordance with the Town's Outdoor Lighting Law. (d) Monument signs are preferable to pole signs. Pole signs should be as low to the ground as practical. (e) Multi-use or multi-tenant signs located on the same premises should meet the requirements of§270-256C and F. (f) Landscaping should be installed and maintained at the base of a freestanding sign if such landscaping would improve the overall appearance of the sign. 1 (3) When the Director of Planning's design review results in a recommendation that the sign permit should be denied, instead of sending their recommendation to the Code Enforcement Officer, the Director of Planning shall instead refer the proposed sign to the Planning Board for design review and a Planning Board recommendation to the Code Enforcement Officer. The Planning Board shall make its recommendation to the Code Enforcement Officer on the acceptability of the proposed sign after considering the criteria in subparagraphs (2)(a)-(f) above." Section 2. Chapter 270 (Zoning),Article XXIX(Signs) of the Town of Ithaca Code, Section 270-262, titled"Sign permit," is amended by deleting subsection D in its entirety, and replacing it with a new Section 270-262D reading as follows: "D. The Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a permit, issue a permit with conditions, or deny the permit within 30 days after receipt of: a complete application, the recommendation from the Director of Planning or(where applicable)the Planning Board, and decisions on any necessary approvals and/or variances by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. In making their decision on the sign permit, the Code Enforcement Officer shall consider: (1) whether the proposed sign is in conformance with all requirements of this article and has received all necessary approvals and/or variances from the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, (2) the recommendation from the Director of Planning or Planning Board, and (3)the criteria in subparagraphs 2(a)-(f) above." Section 3. Chapter 270 (Zoning),Article XXIX(Signs) of the Town of Ithaca Code, Section 270-262, titled"Sign permit," is amended by deleting subsection G in its entirety. Section 4. Chapter 270 (Zoning),Article XXIII (Site Plan Review and Approval Procedures) of the Town of Ithaca Code, Section 270-188, titled"Considerations for approval," is amended by deleting subsection C in its entirety, and replacing it with a new Section 270- 188C reading as follows: "C. (1)Adequacy, location, arrangement, size, design, and general site compatibility of buildings, lighting, open spaces,paved areas, outdoor waste disposal facilities, and contiguity of open spaces. (2) Adequacy, location, arrangement, and size of signs." Section 5. In the event that any portion of this law is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected by such declaration of invalidity. 2 Section 6. This local law shall take effect immediately upon its filing with the New York Secretary of State. 3 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday,February 8,2021 TB Resolution 2021- : SEOR: "A Local Law Revising Sien Desisn Review, Sign Permit, and Sisn Site Plan Review Provisions in Chapter 270, Zoning, of the Town of Ithaca Code" Whereas,this action is the proposed enactment of"A Local Law Revising Sign Design Review, Sign Permit, and Sign Site Plan Review Provisions in Chapter 270, Zoning, of the Town of Ithaca Code;" and Whereas,this is a Type I Action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board is acting as Lead Agency in an environmental review with respect to the enactment of this local law; and Whereas, the Town Board, at its regular meeting held on February 8, 2021, has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Full Environmental Assessment Form(EAF), Parts 1, 2 and 3, for this action,prepared by the Town Planning staff; Now, therefore, be it: Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, 6 NYCRR Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review, and Chapter 148 Environmental Quality Review of the Town of Ithaca Code for the above-referenced action as proposed, based on the information in the EAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the EAT Parts 2 and 3, and, therefore, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. Moved: Seconded: Vote: Full Environmental Assessment Form Part I -Project and Setting Instructions for Completing Part 1 Part 1 is to be completed by the applicant or project sponsor. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review,and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item,please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information;indicate whether missing information does not exist, or is not reasonably available to the sponsor;and,when possible,generally describe work or studies which would be necessary to update or fully develop that information. Applicants/sponsors must complete all items in Sections A&B. In Sections C,D&E,most items contain an initial question that must be answered either"Yes"or"No". If the answer to the initial question is"Yes",complete the sub-questions that follow. If the answer to the initial question is"No",proceed to the next question. Section F allows the project sponsor to identify and attach any additional information. Section G requires the name and signature of the project sponsor to verify that the information contained in Part lis accurate and complete. A.Project and Sponsor Information. Name of Action or Project:A Local Law Revising Sign Design Review,Sign Permit and Sign Site Plan Review Provisions in Chapter 270,Zoning,of The Town of Ithaca Code. Project Location(describe,and attach a general location map): The local law will apply town wide. Brief Description of Proposed Action(include purpose or need): The proposed local law includes revising the Sign Design Review,Sign Permit,and Sign Site Plan Review provisions in the Town Code. The purpose of the local law is to simplify the method and review process for seeking and obtaining approval for signs that require sign permits(signs located in Commercial or Industrial Zones;signs that have a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals or that are included in a site plan approved by the Planning Board).More specific process information relative to the proposed revisions is included in Part 3 of this EAF. The existing Sign Law and Town Code provisions require applicants to appear before the Planning Board multiple times for approval of any sign that is related to their site plan that wasn't prepared during the original site plan review of a project.The proposed local law moves the sign review to an administrative process,thus eliminating the Planning Board review unless the Director of Planning(following specific criteria outlined in the law),refers the proposed sign to the Planning Board for design review. The local law provides a mechanism for the Director of Planning to refer proposed signs to the Planning Board. Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone:607-273-1747 Town of Ithaca E-Mail: Address:215 N.Tioga Street City/PO:Ithaca State:NY Zip Code:14850 Project Contact(if not same as sponsor;give name and title/role): Telephone:(607)273-1747,extension 121 Christine Balestra E-Mail: cbalestra@town.ithaca.ny.us Address: same as Applicant/Sponsor City/PO: State: Zip Code: Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone: Same as Sponsor E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Page 1 of 13 B.Government Approvals B.Government Approvals,Funding,or Sponsorship. ("Funding"includes grants,loans,tax relief,and any other forms of financial assistance.) Government Entity If Yes: Identify Agency and Approval(s) Application Date Required (Actual or projected) a.City Council,Town Board, ®Yes❑No Ithaca Town Board public hearing on February 8,2021 or Village Board of Trustees b.City,Town or Village ❑Yes®No Planning Board or Commission c.City Council,Town or ❑Yes®No Village Zoning Board of Appeals d.Other local agencies ❑Yes®No e.County agencies ❑YesRlNo County Planning Department GML 239-I,-m,-n review requirement;no official approval involved. f.Regional agencies ❑YesR3No g. State agencies ❑YesR]No h.Federal agencies ❑YesR]No i. Coastal Resources. i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area,or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? ®Yes❑No ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? ®Yes❑No iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? ❑Yes®No C.Planning and Zoning C.1.Planning and zoning actions. Will administrative or legislative adoption,or amendment of a plan,local law,ordinance,rule or regulation be the ®Yes❑No only approval(s)which must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed? • If Yes,complete sections C,F and G. • If No,proceed to question C.2 and complete all remaining sections and questions in Part 1 C.2.Adopted land use plans. a.Do any municipally-adopted (city,town,village or county)comprehensive land use plan(s)include the site ®Yes❑No where the proposed action would be located? If Yes,does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action ®Yes❑No would be located? b.Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district(for example: Greenway ®Yes❑No Brownfield Opportunity Area(BOA);designated State or Federal heritage area;watershed management plan; or other?) If Yes,identify the plan(s): Cayuga Lake Watershed Management Plan c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan, ®Yes❑No or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan? If Yes,identify the plan(s): Town of Ithaca Park,Recreation,and Open Space Plan Town of Ithaca Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan Page 2 of 13 C.3. Zoning a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance. ®Yes❑No If Yes,what is the zoning classification(s)including any applicable overlay district? Commercial Zones,Industrial Zones,and projects that require site plan approvals or zoning variances. b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? N/A ❑Yes❑No c.Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action? ❑Yes®No If Yes, i. What is the proposed new zoning for the site? CA.Existing community services. a.In what school district is the project site located? Ithaca City School District b.What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? Tompkins County Sheriff,Cornell University Campus Safety, Ithaca College Public Safety,NYS Police c.Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site? Ithaca Fire Department,Cayuga Heights Fire Department,Bangs Ambulance d.What parks serve the project site? There are numerous town parks,preserves and trails that serve the community in various locations of the town. In addition there are two State Parks, Buttermilk Falls S.P.and Robert H.Treman S.P.,located within the town. D.Project Details Sections D-E are not required to be completed for this action;see C1. D.I.Proposed and Potential Development a.What is the general nature of the proposed action(e.g.,residential,industrial,commercial,recreational;if mixed,include all components)? b.a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? acres b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? acres c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? acres c.Is the proposed action an expansion of an existing project or use? ❑Yes❑No i. If Yes,what is the approximate percentage of the proposed expansion and identify the units(e.g.,acres,miles,housing units, square feet)? % Units: d.Is the proposed action a subdivision,or does it include a subdivision? E--]Yes❑No If Yes, i. Purpose or type of subdivision?(e.g.,residential,industrial,commercial;if mixed,specify types) ii. Is a cluster/conservation layout proposed? ❑Yes❑No iii.Number of lots proposed? iv. Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum Maximum e.Will proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? ❑Yes❑No i. If No,anticipated period of construction: months ii. If Yes: • Total number of phases anticipated • Anticipated commencement date of phase 1 (including demolition) month year • Anticipated completion date of final phase month wear • Generally describe connections or relationships among phases,including any contingencies where progress of one phase may determine timing or duration of future phases: Page 3 of 13 e.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district ❑Yes[]No which is listed on,or has been nominated by the NYS Board of Historic Preservation for inclusion on,the State or National Register of Historic Places? If Yes: i.Nature of historic/archaeological resource: ❑Archaeological Site ❑Historic Building or District ii.Name: iii. Brief description of attributes on which listing is based: f.Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for ❑Yes❑No archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory? g.Have additional archaeological or historic site(s)or resources been identified on the project site? ❑Yes❑No If Yes: i.Describe possible resource(s): ii. Basis for identification: h.Is the project site within fives miles of any officially designated and publicly accessible federal,state,or local ❑Yes❑No scenic or aesthetic resource? If Yes: i. Identify resource: ii.Nature of,or basis for,designation(e.g.,established highway overlook,state or local park,state historic trail or scenic byway, etc.): iii. Distance between project and resource: miles. i. Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild,Scenic and Recreational Rivers ❑Yes❑No Program 6 NYCRR 666? If Yes: i. Identify the name of the river and its designation: ii. Is the activity consistent with development restrictions contained in 6NYCRR Part 666? ❑Yes❑No F.Additional Information Attach any additional information which may be needed to clarify your project. If you have identified any adverse impacts which could be associated with your proposal,please describe those impacts plus any measures which you propose to avoid or minimize them. G. Verification I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name Town of Ithaca,Rod Howe Date Signature Title Town Supervisor Page 13 of 13 Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 2-Identification of Potential Project Impacts Part 2 is to be completed by the lead agency. Part 2 is designed to help the lead agency inventory all potential resources that could be affected by a proposed project or action. We recognize that the lead agency's reviewer(s)will not necessarily be environmental professionals. So,the questions are designed to walk a reviewer through the assessment process by providing a series of questions that can be answered using the information found in Part 1. To further assist the lead agency in completing Part 2,the form identifies the most relevant questions in Part 1 that will provide the information needed to answer the Part 2 question. When Part 2 is completed,the lead agency will have identified the relevant environmental areas that may be impacted by the proposed activity. If the lead agency is a state agency and the action is in any Coastal Area,complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. Tips for completing Part 2: • Review all of the information provided in Part 1. • Review any application,maps,supporting materials and the Full EAF Workbook. • Answer each of the 18 questions in Part 2. • If you answer"Yes"to a numbered question,please complete all the questions that follow in that section. • If you answer"No"to a numbered question,move on to the next numbered question. • Check appropriate column to indicate the anticipated size of the impact. • Proposed projects that would exceed a numeric threshold contained in a question should result in the reviewing agency checking the box"Moderate to large impact may occur." • The reviewer is not expected to be an expert in environmental analysis. • If you are not sure or undecided about the size of an impact,it may help to review the sub-questions for the general question and consult the workbook. • When answering a question consider all components of the proposed activity,that is,the"whole action". • Consider the possibility for long-term and cumulative impacts as well as direct impacts. • Answer the question in a reasonable manner considering the scale and context of the project. 1. Impact on Land Proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of, ®NO ❑YES the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1.D.1) I "Yes", answer questions a-J. I `No", move on to Section 2. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may involve construction on land where depth to water table is E2d ❑ ❑ less than 3 feet. b.The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15%or greater. E2f ❑ ❑ c.The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed,or E2a ❑ ❑ generally within 5 feet of existing ground surface. d.The proposed action may involve the excavation and removal of more than 1,000 tons D2a ❑ ❑ of natural material. e.The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one year D 1 e ❑ ❑ or in multiple phases. £The proposed action may result in increased erosion,whether from physical D2e,D2q ❑ ❑ disturbance or vegetation removal(including from treatment by herbicides). g.The proposed action is,or may be,located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area. B l i ❑ ❑ h.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Page 1 of 10 2. Impact on Geological Features The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of, or inhibit access to,any unique or unusual land forms on the site(e.g., cliffs,dunes, ©NO ❑YES minerals, fossils,caves). (See Part 1. E.2.g) I "Yes", answer questions a-c. I "No", move on to Section 3. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.Identify the specific land form(s)attached: E2g ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may affect or is adjacent to a geological feature listed as a E3c ❑ ❑ registered National Natural Landmark. Specific feature: c. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 3. Impacts on Surface Water The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water ©NO ❑YES bodies (e.g., streams,rivers,ponds or lakes). (See Part 1.D.2, E.21) I "Yes", answer questions a- 1. I "No", move on to Section 4. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may create a new water body. 132b,D1h ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may result in an increase or decrease of over 10%or more than a D2b ❑ ❑ 10 acre increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water. c.The proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material D2a ❑ ❑ from a wetland or water body. d.The proposed action may involve construction within or adjoining a freshwater or E2h ❑ ❑ tidal wetland,or in the bed or banks of any other water body. e.The proposed action may create turbidity in a waterbody,either from upland erosion, D2a,D2h ❑ ❑ runoff or by disturbing bottom sediments. £The proposed action may include construction of one or more intake(s)for withdrawal D2c ❑ ❑ of water from surface water. g.The proposed action may include construction of one or more outfall(s)for discharge D2d ❑ ❑ of wastewater to surface water(s). h.The proposed action may cause soil erosion,or otherwise create a source of D2e ❑ ❑ stormwater discharge that may lead to siltation or other degradation of receiving water bodies. i.The proposed action may affect the water quality of any water bodies within or E2h ❑ ❑ downstream of the site of the proposed action. j.The proposed action may involve the application of pesticides or herbicides in or D2q,E2h ❑ ❑ around any water body. k.The proposed action may require the construction of new,or expansion of existing, D 1 a,D2d ❑ ❑ wastewater treatment facilities. Page 2 of 10 1.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 4. Impact on groundwater The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water,or QNO ❑YES may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer. (See Part 1. D.2.a,D.2.c,D.2.d,D.2.p,D.2.q,D.2.t) If"Yes", answer questions a-h. If"No", move on to Section S. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may require new water supply wells,or create additional demand D2c ❑ ❑ on supplies from existing water supply wells. b.Water supply demand from the proposed action may exceed safe and sustainable D2c ❑ ❑ withdrawal capacity rate of the local supply or aquifer. Cite Source: c.The proposed action may allow or result in residential uses in areas without water and D 1 a,D2c ❑ ❑ sewer services. d.The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater. D2d,E21 ❑ ❑ e.The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations D2c,Elf, ❑ ❑ where groundwater is,or is suspected to be,contaminated. Elg,Elh £The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical products D2p,E21 ❑ ❑ over ground water or an aquifer. g.The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100 E2h,D2q, ❑ ❑ feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources. E21,D2c h. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 5. Impact on Flooding The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding. 0 NO ❑YES (See Part 1.E.2) I "Yes", answer questions a-g, I "No", move on to Section 6. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may result in development in a designated floodway. E2i ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may result in development within a 100 year floodplain. E2j ❑ ❑ c.The proposed action may result in development within a 500 year floodplain. Elk ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action may result in,or require,modification of existing drainage D2b,D2e ❑ ❑ patterns. e.The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding. D2b,E2i, ❑ ❑ E2',E2k f.If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action,is the dam in need of repair, E 1 e ❑ ❑ or upgrade? Page 3 of 10 g.Other impacts: 6. Impacts on Air The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. ONO ❑YES (See Part 1. D.2.£,D,2,h,D.2.g) If"Yes", answer questions a-f If"No", move on to Section 7. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.If the proposed action requires federal or state air emission permits,the action may also emit one or more greenhouse gases at or above the following levels: i. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide(CO2) D2g ❑ ❑ ii. More than 3.5 tons/year of nitrous oxide(N20) D2g ❑ ❑ iii.More than 1000 tons/year of carbon equivalent of perfluorocarbon(PFCs) D2g ❑ ❑ iv.More than.045 tons/year of sulfur hexafluoride(SF6) D2g ❑ ❑ v. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide equivalent of D2g ❑ ❑ hydrochloroflourocarbons(HFCs)emissions vi.43 tons/year or more of methane D2h ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may generate 10 tons/year or more of any one designated D2g ❑ ❑ hazardous air pollutant,or 25 tons/year or more of any combination of such hazardous air pollutants. c.The proposed action may require a state air registration,or may produce an emissions 132f,D2g ❑ ❑ rate of total contaminants that may exceed 5 lbs.per hour,or may include a heat source capable of producing more than 10 million BTU's per hour. d.The proposed action may reach 50%of any of the thresholds in"a"through"c", D2g ❑ ❑ above. e.The proposed action may result in the combustion or thermal treatment of more than 1 D2s ❑ ❑ ton of refuse per hour. £Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 7. Impact on Plants and Animals The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna. (See Part 1. E.2. m.-q.) ONO ❑YES I "Yes", answer questions a- I "No", move on to Section 8. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may cause reduction in population or loss of individuals of any E2o ❑ ❑ threatened or endangered species,as listed by New York State or the Federal government,that use the site,or are found on,over,or near the site. b.The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E2o ❑ ❑ any rare,threatened or endangered species,as listed by New York State or the federal government. c. The proposed action may cause reduction in population,or loss of individuals,of any E2p ❑ ❑ species of special concern or conservation need,as listed by New York State or the Federal government,that use the site,or are found on,over,or near the site. d.The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E2p ❑ ❑ any species of special concern and conservation need,as listed by New York State or the Federal government. Page 4 of 10 e.The proposed action may diminish the capacity of a registered National Natural E3c ❑ ❑ Landmark to support the biological community it was established to protect. f.The proposed action may result in the removal of,or ground disturbance in,any E2n ❑ ❑ portion of a designated significant natural community. Source: g.The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding,foraging,or E2m ❑ ❑ over-wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site. h.The proposed action requires the conversion of more than 10 acres of forest, Elb grassland or any other regionally or locally important habitat. Habitat type&information source: i.Proposed action(commercial,industrial or recreational projects,only)involves use of D2q ❑ ❑ herbicides or pesticides. j.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 8. Impact on Agricultural Resources The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. and b.) ❑✓NO ❑YES I "Yes", answer questions a-h. I "No", move on to Section 9. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the E2c,E3b ❑ ❑ NYS Land Classification System. b.The proposed action may sever,cross or otherwise limit access to agricultural land Ela,Elb ❑ ❑ (includes cropland,hayfields,pasture,vineyard,orchard,etc). c.The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of E3b ❑ ❑ active agricultural land. d.The proposed action may irreversibly convert agricultural land to non-agricultural Elb,E3a ❑ ❑ uses,either more than 2.5 acres if located in an Agricultural District,or more than 10 acres if not within an Agricultural District. e.The proposed action may disrupt or prevent installation of an agricultural land El a,Elb ❑ ❑ management system. f.The proposed action may result,directly or indirectly,in increased development C2c,C3, ❑ ❑ potential or pressure on farmland. D2c,D2d g.The proposed project is not consistent with the adopted municipal Farmland C2c ❑ ❑ Protection Plan. h.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Page 5 of 10 9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from,or are in ❑✓NO ❑YES sharp contrast to,current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1.E.l.a,E.l.b,E.31.) I "Yes", answer questions a-g, I `No", go to Section 10. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal,state,or local EA ❑ ❑ scenic or aesthetic resource. b.The proposed action may result in the obstruction,elimination or significant E3h,C2b ❑ ❑ screening of one or more officially designated scenic views. c.The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points: E3h i. Seasonally(e.g.,screened by summer foliage,but visible during other seasons) ❑ ❑ ii.Year round ❑ ❑ d.The situation or activity in which viewers are engaged while viewing the proposed EA action is: E2q, i. Routine travel by residents,including travel to and from work ❑ ❑ ii.Recreational or tourism based activities E 1 c ❑ ❑ e.The proposed action may cause a diminishment of the public enjoyment and E3h ❑ ❑ appreciation of the designated aesthetic resource. f. There are similar projects visible within the following distance of the proposed D 1 a,Ela, ❑ ❑ project: Dlf,Dlg 0-1/2 mile '/z-3 mile 3-5 mile 5+ mile g.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological ❑✓ NO ❑YES resource. (Part 1. E.3.e, f. and g.) If"Yes", answer questions a-e. If"No", go to Section 11. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within,or substantially contiguous E3e ❑ ❑ to,any buildings,archaeological site or district which is listed on or has been nominated by the NYS Board of Historic Preservation for inclusion on the State or National Register of Historic Places. b.The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within,or substantially contiguous E3f ❑ ❑ to,an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory. c.The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within,or substantially contiguous E3g ❑ ❑ to,an archaeological site not included on the NY SHPO inventory. Source: Page 6 of 10 d.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ e.If any of the above(a-d)are answered"Yes",continue with the following questions to help support conclusions in Part 3: i. The proposed action may result in the destruction or alteration of all or part E3e,E3g, ❑ ❑ of the site or property. E3f ii. The proposed action may result in the alteration of the property's setting or E3e,EH, ❑ ❑ integrity. E3g,Ela, Elb iii. The proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements which E3e,EH, ❑ ❑ are out of character with the site or property,or may alter its setting. E3g,E3h, C2,C3 11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a R✓ NO —]YES reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan. (See Part 1. C.2.c,E.l.c.,E.2.q.) I "Yes", answer questions a-e. I `No", go to Section 12. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may result in an impairment of natural functions,or"ecosystem D2e,Elb ❑ ❑ services",provided by an undeveloped area,including but not limited to stormwater E2h, storage,nutrient cycling,wildlife habitat. E2m,Ego, E2n,E2p b.The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource. C2a,Elc, ❑ ❑ C2c,E2q c.The proposed action may eliminate open space or recreational resource in an area C2a,C2c ❑ ❑ with few such resources. Elc,E2q d.The proposed action may result in loss of an area now used informally by the C2c,Elc ❑ ❑ community as an open space resource. e. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical F✓ NO ❑YES environmental area(CEA). (See Part 1. E.3.d) I "Yes", answer questions a-c. ff`No", go to Section 13. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or EM ❑ ❑ characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. b.The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quality of the resource or EM ❑ ❑ characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. c. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Page 7 of 10 13. Impact on Transportation The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems. R✓ NO F]YES (See Part 1.D.2.j) I "Yes", answer questions a-g, I `No", go to Section 14. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.Projected traffic increase may exceed capacity of existing road network. D2j ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may result in the construction of paved parking area for 500 or D2j ❑ ❑ more vehicles. c.The proposed action will degrade existing transit access. D2j ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations. D2j ❑ ❑ e.The proposed action may alter the present pattern of movement of people or goods. D2j ❑ ❑ f. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 14. Impact on Energy The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. F✓ NO YES (See Part 1.D.21) If"Yes", answer questions a-e. If`No", go to Section 15. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action will require a new,or an upgrade to an existing,substation. D2k ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission Dlf, ❑ ❑ or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two-family residences or to serve a Dlq,D2k commercial or industrial use. c.The proposed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrs per year of electricity. D2k ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action may involve heating and/or cooling of more than 100,000 square D lg ❑ ❑ feet of building area when completed. e.Other Impacts: 15. Impact on Noise,Odor,and Light The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting. F✓ NO YES (See Part 1.D.2.m.,n., and o.) If"Yes", answer questions a-f If"No", go to Section 16. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may produce sound above noise levels established by local D2m ❑ ❑ regulation. b.The proposed action may result in blasting within 1,500 feet of any residence, D2m,Eld ❑ ❑ hospital,school,licensed day care center,or nursing home. c.The proposed action may result in routine odors for more than one hour per day. D2o ❑ ❑ Page 8 of 10 d.The proposed action may result in light shining onto adjoining properties. D2n ❑ ❑ e.The proposed action may result in lighting creating sky-glow brighter than existing D2n,Ela ❑ ❑ area conditions. £Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 16. Impact on Human Health The proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure �✓ NO YES to new or existing sources of contaminants. (See Part 1.D.2.q.,E.1. d. f. g. and h.) I "Yes", answer questions a-in. I "No", go to Section 17. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may cccur occur a.The proposed action is located within 1500 feet of a school,hospital,licensed day Eld ❑ ❑ care center,group home,nursing home or retirement community. b.The site of the proposed action is currently undergoing remediation. Elg,Elh ❑ ❑ c.There is a completed emergency spill remediation,or a completed environmental site Elg,Elh ❑ ❑ remediation on,or adjacent to,the site of the proposed action. d.The site of the action is subject to an institutional control limiting the use of the Elg,Elh ❑ ❑ property(e.g.,easement or deed restriction). e.The proposed action may affect institutional control measures that were put in place Elg,Elh ❑ ❑ to ensure that the site remains protective of the environment and human health. £The proposed action has adequate control measures in place to ensure that future D2t ❑ ❑ generation,treatment and/or disposal of hazardous wastes will be protective of the environment and human health. g.The proposed action involves construction or modification of a solid waste D2q,Elf ❑ ❑ management facility. h.The proposed action may result in the unearthing of solid or hazardous waste. D2q,Elf ❑ ❑ i.The proposed action may result in an increase in the rate of disposal,or processing,of D2r,D2s ❑ ❑ solid waste. j.The proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2000 feet of Elf,Elg ❑ ❑ a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste. Elh k.The proposed action may result in the migration of explosive gases from a landfill Elf,Elg ❑ ❑ site to adjacent off site structures. 1.The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the D2s,Elf, ❑ ❑ project site. D2r m.Other impacts: Page 9 of 10 17. Consistency with Community Plans The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans. F✓ NO YES (See Part 1. C.1, C.2. and C.3.) If"Yes", answer questions a-h. If`No", go to Section 18. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action's land use components may be different from,or in sharp C2,C3,Dla ❑ ❑ contrast to,current surrounding land use pattern(s). Ela,Elb b.The proposed action will cause the permanent population of the city,town or village C2 ❑ ❑ in which the project is located to grow by more than 5%. c. The proposed action is inconsistent with local land use plans or zoning regulations. C2,C2,C3 ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action is inconsistent with any County plans,or other regional land use C2,C2 ❑ ❑ plans. e. The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not C3,Dlc, ❑ ❑ supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure. Dld,Dlf, Dld,Elb £The proposed action is located in an area characterized by low density development C4,D2c,D2d ❑ ❑ that will require new or expanded public infrastructure. D2j g.The proposed action may induce secondary development impacts(e.g.,residential or C2a ❑ ❑ commercial development not included in the proposed action) h.Other: ❑ ❑ 18. Consistency with Community Character The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character. R]NO YES (See Part 1. C.2, C.3,D.2,E.3) I "Yes", answer questions a-g. I "No",proceed to Part 3. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may replace or eliminate existing facilities,structures,or areas E3e,E3f,E3g ❑ ❑ of historic importance to the community. b.The proposed action may create a demand for additional community services(e.g. C4 ❑ ❑ schools,police and fire) c.The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where C2,C3,Dlf ❑ ❑ there is a shortage of such housing. Dlg,Ela d.The proposed action may interfere with the use or enjoyment of officially recognized C2,E3 ❑ ❑ or designated public resources. e. The proposed action is inconsistent with the predominant architectural scale and C2,C3 ❑ ❑ character. f.Proposed action is inconsistent with the character of the existing natural landscape. C2,C3 ❑ ❑ Ela,Elb E2g,E2h g.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Page 10 of 10 Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 -Evaluation of the Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts and Determination of Significance Part 3 provides the reasons in support of the determination of significance. The lead agency must complete Part 3 for every question in Part 2 where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not,or may,result in a significant adverse environmental impact. Based on the analysis in Part 3,the lead agency must decide whether to require an environmental impact statement to further assess the proposed action or whether available information is sufficient for the lead agency to conclude that the proposed action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. By completing the certification on the next page,the lead agency can complete its determination of significance. Reasons Supporting This Determination: To complete this section: • Identify the impact based on the Part 2 responses and describe its magnitude. Magnitude considers factors such as severity, size or extent of an impact. • Assess the importance of the impact. Importance relates to the geographic scope,duration,probability of the impact occurring,number of people affected by the impact and any additional environmental consequences if the impact were to occur. • The assessment should take into consideration any design element or project changes. • Repeat this process for each Part 2 question where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not,or may,result in a significant adverse environmental impact. • Provide the reason(s)why the impact may,or will not,result in a significant adverse environmental impact • For Conditional Negative Declarations identify the specific condition(s)imposed that will modify the proposed action so that no significant adverse environmental impacts will result. • Attach additional sheets,as needed. The proposed action is the enactment by the Ithaca Town Board of a local law that revises the Sign Design Review,Sign Permit,and Sign Site Plan Review provisions in the Town Code. The purpose of the local law is to simplify the method and review process for seeking and obtaining approval for signs that require sign permits(signs located in Commercial or Industrial Zones;signs that have a variance by the Zoning Board of Appeals or that are included in a site plan approved by the Planning Board). The revisions include: 1.Deleting Section 270-260,Subsection B of Town Code,titled"Design Review,"and replacing it with a new Subsection B that requires design review and a recommendation to the Code Enforcement Officer by the Director of Planning or their designee,for any signs that require permits under the Sign Law,prior to the issuance of a sign permit, 2.Adding new Section 270-260,Subsection B(3),which provides a mechanism for the Director of Planning to send proposed signs to the Planning Board for design review,should the Director of Planning's design review result in recommending denial of a sign permit, 3.Deleting Section 270-262,Subsection D of Town Code,titled"Sign Permit,"and replacing it with a new Subsection D that modifies the process by which the Code Enforcement Officer issues a sign permit(following the new review process in#1 [and#2,which applicable]above), 4.Deleting Section 270-262,Subsection"G",and 5.Deleting Section 270-188 of Town Code,Subsection C,titled"Considerations for approval,"and replacing it with a new Subsection C consisting of C(1)and C(2),which separates and clarifies sign considerations in the Planning Board review of a site plan. The proposed local law has no environmental consequence. The local law simply changes the process by which signs are reviewed and permitted in the Town of Ithaca.The law will enable the Director of Planning(or their designee)to review signs using the same criteria that the Planning Board uses to ensure that signs conform to the character of the structures upon which they are placed and in the area in which they are located. The law will have no impact on land,water,air,plants and animals,agriculture,historic or archaeological resources, transportation,noise,odor,open space and recreation,or community plans or character. Determination of Significance - Type 1 and Unlisted Actions SEQR Status: ✓❑ Type 1 ❑Unlisted Identify portions of EAF completed for this Project: ✓❑Part 1 ❑✓ Part 2 ❑✓ Part 3 Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF,as noted,plus this additional support information Local Law Revising Sign Design Review,Sign Permit.and Sign Site Plan Review Provisions in Chapter 270.Zoning,of the Town of Ithaca Code. and considering both the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact,it is the conclusion of the Town of Ithaca Town Board as lead agency that: ❑✓ A. This project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment,and,therefore,an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly,this negative declaration is issued. ❑ B. Although this project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment,that impact will be avoided or substantially mitigated because of the following conditions which will be required by the lead agency: There will,therefore,be no significant adverse impacts from the project as conditioned,and,therefore,this conditioned negative declaration is issued. A conditioned negative declaration may be used only for UNLISTED actions(see 6 NYCRR 617A). ❑ C. This Project may result in one or more significant adverse impacts on the environment,and an environmental impact statement must be prepared to further assess the impact(s)and possible mitigation and to explore alternatives to avoid or reduce those impacts. Accordingly,this positive declaration is issued. Name of Action: Local law Revising Sign Design Review,Sign Permit,and Sign Site Plan Review Provisions in Town Code,Chapter 270,Zoning. Name of Lead Agency: Ithaca Town Board Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Rod Howe Title of Responsible Officer: Town Supervisor Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Date: Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) Date: For Further Information: Contact Person: Christine Balestra Address: 215 N.Tioga Street Telephone Number:607-273-1747 E-mail: cbalestra@town.ithaca.ny.us For Type 1 Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations,a copy of this Notice is sent to: Chief Executive Officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located(e.g.,Town/City/Village of) Other involved agencies(if any) Applicant(if any) Environmental Notice Bulletin: ht!p://www.dec.Liy.gov/enb/enb.htnil MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday,February 8,2021 TB Resolution 2021- :Adoption of Local Law XXX of 2021 "A Local Law Revising Sign Design Review, Sign Permit, and Sign Site Plan Review Provisions in Chapter 270, Zoning, of the Town of Ithaca Code" Whereas, staff from the Town of Ithaca Planning and Code Enforcement Departments have identified Town Sign Law provisions that need revision, andWhereas, the Codes and Ordinances Committee has discussed the proposed revisions at their meetings on November 11, 2020 and December 9, 2020; and the committee referred said revisions to the Town Board for consideration, and Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca scheduled a public hearing to be held by said Town Board on February 8, 2021, at 5:30 p.m., to hear all interested parties on the proposed local law entitled"A Local Law Revising Sign Design Review, Sign Permit, and Sign Site Plan Review Provisions in Chapter 270, Zoning, of the Town of Ithaca Code", and Whereas, said public hearing was duly advertised and held on said date and time and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed local law, or any part thereof, and Whereas,pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act("SEQRA") and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, adoption of said local law is a Type I Action for which the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, acting as lead agency in an environmental review with respect to adoption of this local law, on February 8, 2021, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate the Full Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2 and 3; and Whereas, the Town Board finds that the proposed revisions to the sign and sign site plan review provisions in Town of Ithaca Town Code, Chapter 270, Zoning, further the health and welfare of the community and are in accordance with the Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan; now, therefore, be it: Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts Local Law [x] of 2021 entitled"A Local Law Revising Sign Design Review, Sign Permit, and Sign Site Plan Review Provisions in Chapter 270, Zoning, of the Town of Ithaca Code," Moved: Seconded: Vote: Item 09 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday,February 8, 2021 TB Resolution 2021-XXX: BOND RESOLUTION - In the Matter of the Town of Ithaca Campbell-Hopkins Water System Improvement Water Improvements Area Improvements, in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, pursuant to Town Law and the Local Finance Law. At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County,New York, held at the Town Hall, 215 North Tioga Street, in Ithaca, New York, in said Town, on the 8th day of February, 2021, at 5:30 o'clock P.M.,Prevailing Time. The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Rod Howe, and upon roll being called, there were Present: Absent: Moved by ; seconded by . BOND RESOLUTION: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING $750,000 IN SERIAL BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE TOWN OF ITHACA,TOMPKINS COUNTY,NEW YORK,TO PAY THE COST OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE TOWN OF ITHACA CAMPBELL-HOPKINS WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS WATER IMPROVEMENT AREA, IN THE TOWN OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK. WHEREAS, pursuant to the proceedings heretofore duly had and taken in accordance with the provisions of Article 12-C of the Town Law, and more particularly a resolution dated December 30, 2020, said Town Board has determined it to be in the public interest to establish the Town of Ithaca Campbell-Hopkins Water System Improvements Water Improvement Area (the "Area") and to make certain improvements(the"Improvement")therefore at a maximum estimated cost of $750,000; and WHEREAS, said improvements have been determined to be an Unlisted Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which it has been determined will not result in any significant adverse environmental effects; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide funding for such improvements for said Area; now therefore be it RESOLVED,by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca,Tompkins County,New York,as follows: Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying the cost of water system improvements, for the Town of Ithaca Campbell-Hopkins Water System Improvements Water Improvement Area consisting of the installation of approximately 45 LF of 8" ductile iron water 1 Item 09 main along Trumansburg Rd, 165 LF of 8" ductile iron water main along Hopkins Place, 528 LF of 8" ductile iron water main along Campbell Avenue, construction of a precast building/pressure reducing station, installation/modification of approximately nine water services, and associated appurtenances and other related ancillary facilities, furnishings, incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $750,000 there are hereby authorized to be issued$750,000 serial bonds of said Town pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum cost of said specific object or purpose is $750,000, with the plan for the financing of said specific object or purpose is by the issuance of the$750,000 serial bonds of said Town authorized to be issued to this bond resolution. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is forty years, pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 4. The faith and credit of said Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County,New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. There shall be annually apportioned and assessed upon the several lots and parcels of land within said Town of Ithaca Campbell-Hopkins Water System Improvements Water Improvement Area which the Town Board shall determine and specify to be especially benefited by the improvements, an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds as the same become due,but if not paid from such source,all the taxable real property in said Town shall be subject to the levy of ad valorem taxes without limitation as to rate or amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same shall become due. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Supervisor,the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents,and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he or she shall deem best for the interests of said Town, including,but not limited to the power to sell said bonds to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the Town shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds,who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 7. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matter related thereto,prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall 2 Item 09 appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds,providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the Town by the facsimile signature of the Supervisor, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the Town), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the Supervisor. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the Town not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Town shall determine. Section 8. The Supervisor is hereby further authorized, at his or her sole discretion, to execute an application, a project financing and/or loan agreement, and any other agreements with the New York State Department of Health/or the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, including amendments thereto, and including any instruments (or amendments thereto) in the effectuation thereof, in order to effect the financing or refinancing of the specific object or purpose described in Section 1 hereof, or a portion thereof,by a serial bond or note issue of said Town in the event of the sale of same to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation. Section 9. The power to issue and sell notes to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation pursuant to Section 169.00 of the Local Finance Law is hereby delegated to the Town Supervisor. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents as may be prescribed by said Town Supervisor consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law Section 10. The intent of this resolution is to give the Supervisor sufficient authority to execute those agreements, instruments or to do any similar acts necessary to effect the issuance of the aforesaid serial bonds or notes without resorting to further action of this Town Board. Section 11. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Town is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 12. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are, 3 Item 09 or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein. Section 13. This resolution which takes effect immediately shall be published in summary form in the official newspaper,together with a notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 4 Item 10 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday, February 8, 2021 TB Resolution 2021 - : Approval of the energy study Task Work Order plan and authorization to sign associated contract for energy audit Whereas, the Town of Ithaca adopted a Green New Deal with the goal of an equitable transition to carbon neutrality community-wide by 2030; and Whereas, the Town can lead by example by exploring and addressing opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions by decarbonizing its own operations in Town buildings, and Whereas, the NYSERDA Flextech program is offering financial incentives to offset the cost of facility energy studies to identify these opportunities, and Whereas, Taitem Engineering, a local NYSERDA Flextech service provider, has worked with Town staff and the Town Supervisor to develop a scope of work for the study, the Task Work Order plan or TWO, for the Town Hall and Public Works Office Buildings, and Whereas, the cost of the study will not exceed $16,877 and will be offset by a NYSERDA contribution of$4,408 with an additional contribution of$4,408 if improvements identified in the study are implemented within two years of the completion of the study; now therefore be it Resolved that the Town Board hereby approves the study plan as described and submitted and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a contract with Taitem Engineering for the study, subject to approval by the Attorney for the Town. Moved: Seconded: Vote: DRAFT 01-13-21 Attachment A:Task Work Order Plan 1. Introduction This document describes the services and activities that shall be performed by Taitem Engineering in conducting a F1exTech Energy Study for the Town of Ithaca,NY. The goal of this project is to perform a comprehensive ASHRAE Level 2 energy study to evaluate and identify immediate low-cost/no-cost Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) and recommend mid-term upgrades to be incorporated into the Town of Ithaca's capital improvement plan for two buildings: Ithaca Town Hall and the Public Works Office. Taitem Engineering, PC "the Consultant" will perform an energy study to identify ECMs that may reduce energy consumption in this building. The potential ECMs identified may include envelope improvements, HVAC and DHW upgrades, efficient lighting and controls, lower equipment energy uses, and reduced water usage. The motivation of the study is to determine the path to achieving the Town of Ithaca Green New Deal goals. These goals are to meet the energy needs of Town government operations with 100% regionally sourced renewable electricity by 2025 and to achieve an equitable transition to carbon- neutrality community-wide by 2030. An ASHRAE Level 2 audit will support the exploration of electricity and carbon emission reduction in these facilities. The Town of Ithaca"the Owner" will explore onsite solar in conjunction with the energy studies and will demonstrate leadership through example by performing the audit, while assisting in community-wide goals. Additionally, the Town Hall building recently joined the Ithaca 2030 District, which aims to reduce local buildings' energy and water footprints. This study supports the understanding of how they may meet their 2025 and 2030 goals. These goals will be met through the work tasks outlined in the following Scope of Work. At the completion of the energy audit, recommendations regarding changes to the mechanical systems and/or energy conservation measures (ECMs)will be presented to the Town of Ithaca through a final report to assist them in making informed energy decisions. 1.1 Customer Summary Information Facility Name: Town of Ithaca: Ithaca Town Hall and Public Works Office Owner: Town of Ithaca Facility Contact: Nick Goldsmith, Sustainability Planner, Town of Ithaca; phone: 607-273- 1721 1.2 Site Descriptions Each building to be studied is described in this section. Facility Description 1: Ithaca Town Hall Location: 215 North Tioga St., Ithaca,NY, 14850 The Ithaca Town Hall is a municipal building used for town's government offices,public meetings, and town court. The building was built in 1908 with the most recent renovation done in the year 2000. The building has about 20,500 square feet(SF) gross floor area. The facility contains office spaces, a courtroom, meeting rooms, a mechanical room, a lobby, and Taitem Engineering, PC 1 DRAFT 01-13-21 corridors. It has 2 floors and is served by one elevator. There are two natural gas-fired condensing boilers located in the basement that provides the heating to all the nine zones of the building and the cooling is provided by rooftop unit, supplied by a screw-type air-cooled condensing unit located on the roof. Domestic hot water(DHW) requirements are fulfilled by a natural gas-fired storage water heater, located in the basement. The operation schedule varies based on community meetings in the evenings but is otherwise considered to have normal office hours. Facility Description 2: Public Works Office Building Location: 114 Seven Mile Dr., Ithaca,NY, 14580 The Public Works Office building is used as staff offices for the Department of Public Works, equipment storage, and a garage for Town of Ithaca-owned vehicles. The building has 26,057 SF gross floor area on one floor(no basement). Of this, about 6,100 SF is office and breakroom space. The rest is garage bays and a mechanics workspace. The building recently finished a 1,400 SF addition. The office and breakroom are served by air source heat pumps with a gas furnace back-up. The garage bay is served by in-floor radiant heat provided by a boiler(mechanics area) and by overhead radiators, both fueled by natural gas. Utility Summary Both buildings use Constellation Energy for electric supply at a fixed cost of$0.04753/kWh, starting third quarter 2019. Prior, it cost $0.0523/kWh. Natural gas supply and delivery, and electricity delivery are from NYSEG.No other fuels are consumed onsite. Natural gas consumption and cost, as well as electricity consumption and delivery cost were gathered from NYSEG. Dates used to calculate annual energy costs were February 2019— January 2020 for all buildings. The annual energy usage and expenditures by building are in Table 1-1. A summary of total costs and usage are in Table 1-2. Table 1-1 Energy use and cost per building Building Fuel Source/Utility Annual Usage Annual Cost Town NYSEG- Hall Electricity Delivery 170,700 kWh $ 8,174.63 Town Hall Electricity Constell. - Supply see above $ 8,927.61 Town Hall Natural Gas NYSEG 18334.1 Therms $ 12,217.38 sub-total $ 29,319.62 PW NYSEG- Office Electricity Delivery 84,503 kWh $ 4,693.28 PW Office Electricity Constell. - Supply see above $ 4,349.78 PW Office Natural Gas NYSEG 8,083.9 Therms $ 5,713.87 sub-total $ 14,756.93 Total $ 44,076.55 Taitem Engineering, PC 2 DRAFT 01-13-21 Table 1-2 Summary of total energy use and cost Annual Total Amount Electricity cost($) 26,145.30 Natural Gas cost($) 17,931.25 Electric Usage (kWh) 255,203 Natural Gas Usage (Therms) 26,418 2. Scope of Work The purpose of the tasks described in this scope of work is to evaluate potential low cost/no- cost measures and modifications to energy systems in the facilities. The primary objective is to optimize daily operations, thereby reducing energy consumption without significant capital investment. We will also explore energy conservation measures (ECMs) such as those listed in the tasks and/or those that may be directly implementable controls alterations. The report will be developed with customer-provided information on equipment/systems, utility usage information, and other data gathered from site assessments. Gathered data will include equipment nameplate information, observed operating schedules, observed deficiencies of equipment(broken or malfunctioning equipment), and accurate inventories of functioning equipment and controls and data gathered from onsite assessments. The Consultant will study how the existing building systems work together and will identify no or low-cost operation and maintenance improvements. Recommendations may include building system adjustments to achieve performance as intended in the original design or to optimize or improve the performance of existing systems. Aside from low cost/no-cost ECMs that are often operational recommendations, capital cost ECMs may also be recommended,which may include the replacement, upgrade or retrofit of building systems or equipment. This work will be accomplished by providing the Town of Ithaca with the deliverables associated with each of the following tasks. The Tasks are consistent for each facility overviewed in this Task Work Order. Tasks The following tasks have been defined to accomplish the scope of work: 1) Site visit 2) Utility bill analysis and benchmarking 3) Building envelope improvements 4) Lighting and lighting controls 5) DHW upgrades 6) Heating and cooling upgrades Taitem Engineering, PC 3 DRAFT 01-13-21 7) Ventilation upgrades 8) Final report and project close out Task 1 —Site Visit Description The Consultant will schedule a site visit at the facility and ensure that the building manager/operator and relevant operations staff are available for the site visit. This visit will be conducted in one day. A kickoff meeting will take place between the Consultant, an Owner representative, and the building manager/operator to review the preliminary energy use analysis and energy usage profile, and to discuss key energy equipment and/or systems. The site visit will also include interviews with operations staff who serve a critical role in assisting the Consultant with the identification and implementation of any identified ECMs. During this visit data will be gathered by the energy audit team. The Consultant will then conduct a walk-through with a knowledgeable building operator who can uncover numerous indicators of energy waste and accompanying opportunities for energy conservation measures. The following systems will be investigated during this project: • Building cooling/heating systems • Air distribution system(supply and exhaust) • Domestic water systems • Lighting and lighting controls systems • Building automation and/or control systems • Motors, drives and plug loads • Building envelope The Owner shall provide: • Access to the site including mechanical rooms,utility meters, and attics. • A ladder to be used during the site visit • Copies of utility bills, including supplier bills if separate, for each meter, for a minimum of one full year of most recent bills (preferably two years) • Identification of the location of each utility meter, by meter number • Description of which portion of the building is served by each utility meter • Drawings and building plans of the site and mechanical systems • Description of the building operation, work-shifts, mechanical (and energy) equipment schedules at the site Deliverable Results included in the final report. Task 2—Utility bill analysis and benchmarking Description Analyze utility bills to identify annual heating, cooling, and base load energy usage. The Consultant will perform a detailed billing analysis using building drawings and at least 12 Taitem Engineering, PC 4 DRAFT 01-13-21 months of utility data, identifying base load, heating load, and cooling load. This information will be reviewed with the client. The Consultant and the client will then set a target Energy Use Intensity(EUI) as a goal to work towards when evaluating and recommending ECMs for the building. Deliverable An interim memo will be provided after the site visit and before the final report that includes preliminary utility energy use, current EUI and targeted EUI to achieve with potential ECMs. Task 3 —Building Envelope Description The Consultant will evaluate savings from improvements to the building envelope including the following: • Improved insulation for walls, roofs,parapets, and floors adjacent to the outdoors • Reductions in thermal bridging • Window replacement • Air sealing Deliverable Results included in the final report. Task 4—Lighting and lighting controls Description The Consultant will evaluate savings to the existing interior and exterior lighting by the use of lighting controls (photo-sensors and occupancy sensors), installation of high efficiency lighting and/or reduction of fixtures or lamps where light levels exceed requirements of the Illuminating Engineers Society (IES), for room specific needs. The Consultant will prepare existing lighting power densities for each room, compare them with IES requirements, and make recommendations accordingly. Deliverable Results included in the final report. Task 5—DHW upgrades Description The Consultant will evaluate capital improvements to the domestic hot water systems. Both fossil fuel and non-fossil fuel options will be evaluated including condensing DHW boiler and air to water heat pumps. Opportunities for the installation of engineered low-flow water fixtures will also be evaluated. Deliverable Results included in the final report. Taitem Engineering, PC 5 DRAFT 01-13-21 Task 6—Heating and cooling upgrades Description The Consultant will evaluate the energy savings and costs associated with upgrade or replacement opportunities,maintenance issues, and changing operating schedules to better meet the needs of the building occupants. These issues will be identified through observation during the site visit and discussions with building maintenance staff. Non-fossil fuel improvements such as air source heat pumps will be evaluated. Deliverable Results included in the final report. Task 7—Ventilation upgrades Description The Consultant will evaluate capital improvements to upgrade the ventilation system. Improvements to the existing ventilation systems and potential replacement with systems with heat and/or energy recovery will be analyzed. Deliverable Results included in the final report. Task 8—Final report and project close out Description The final report will encompass the tasks as outlined in the approved scope of work, adhere to the Study Report Requirements and include a Project Summary Sheet. A draft report will be submitted to NYSERDA for review and comment. All NYSERDA comments will be addressed and incorporated into the final report until the final report is deemed satisfactory by NYSERDA. After NYSERDA has approved the final report, the Consultant will present the report to the client for review and comment. Deliverable FlexTech Final Report: a Targeted ASHRAE Level 2 energy study report that meets the requirements of NYSERDA PON 4192, including: • Utility summary and energy use breakdown by major end uses • Table of ECMs with low-cost/no-cost measures and energy improvement projects. For each ECM: annual savings by fuel type, emissions savings by fuel type, projected implementation cost, annual utility cost savings, and simple payback. • Potential savings if building were brought to target EUI • Detailed description of all the recommended ECMs including low-cost/no-cost and capital- intensive improvements • Energy analysis outputs for capital-intensive energy improvements, if any. Summary of energy savings potential and recommended next steps, including potential incentives available through other NYSERDA and/or utility programs. Assumptions 1. At least 13 months of utility bills will be provided by building Owner. 2. The Consultant will develop reasonable cost estimates for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing ECMs. Taitem Engineering, PC 6 DRAFT 01-13-21 3. Access to mechanical rooms, roof, and basement will be provided by the Owner. All ladders, lifts and tools or materials needed to access installed equipment will be supplied by the Owner or Owner representative. 4. Access to building management software systems (as applicable)will be provided. Key operating metrics not otherwise collected by building control systems will be manually collected by building staff(1-2 times daily) over a period of 2-4 weeks and provided to the Consultant. The amount and type of data collected will be kept to a reasonable level, consistent with many buildings existing maintenance record keeping procedures, and will be cooperatively established with the building maintenance staff. 5. As-builts, balancing reports, combustion test results and/or other design and controls schematics, if available, will be provided. 6. Previous energy analysis, benchmarking results, design proposals and installation quotes performed either in-house or by third party service providers will be shared with the consultant. 7. A single site visit for each facility has been included in this fee. Additional site visits and/or in-person meetings would be an additional fee. 8. The Consultant reserves the right to modify scope, schedule and/or staffing as needed to respond to risk factors related to COVID-19. All in-person and on-site interactions will be masked and follow current CDC and the Consultants' internal guidelines. Any inspection or analysis tasks that cannot be done in a safe or responsible way will be eliminated or modified. 3. Project Schedule Table 3-1 outlines the schedule for the project activities based on milestones achieved from the date of project initiation. Once the final report is sent to NYSERDA for initial review, the review process with NYSERDA may take an additional 6 to 10 weeks. Table 3-1 Anticipated FlexTech Energy Study Schedule and Related Milestones Task Milestone Weeks from Notice to Proceed 1 Site visit 0 - 9 2 Utility analysis and benchmarkin 0-4 3 Building envelope improvements 4- 10 4 Lighting and lighting controls 4- 10 5 DHW upgrades 4- 10 6 Heating and cooling upgrades 10- 14 7 Ventilation upgrades 10- 14 8 Final report and project close out 14 -20 4. Project Cost The energy auditing services described in the Tasks of this work plan shall be completed on a fixed fee basis at a cost not-to-exceed $16,876.44. This fee was generated by considering distribution of hours for each building. Through NYSERDA's FlexTech program,NYSERDA will cost-share up to 10% of the building's annual energy expenditures or 50% of the project fee, whichever is less. For this project, 10% of the annual energy expenditure ($4,407.66) is less than 50% of the project fee ($8,438.22). Therefore, NYSERDA will contribute $4,407.66 and the Owner will Taitem Engineering, PC 7 DRAFT 01-13-21 pay the remaining $12,468.78, as specified in the NYSERDA Purchase Order. Table 4-la and Table 4-lb summarize the project cost by task and delineates the project responsibilities among the Consultant's team for each building. At the discretion of the Owner, this project may pursue the enhanced NYSERDA FlexTech opportunity having applied within 2020. This enhanced cost-share allows the Owner to recover up to an additional 10% of the building's annual energy expenditure by submitting documentation to NYSERDA to demonstrate the cost of implementing eligible recommended measures within two years of the NYSERDA Purchase Order for the FlexTech study. The estimated additional eligible cost-share reimbursement amount, based on the final approved scope of work and budget, is $4,407.66. All requirements of the FlexTech Program PON 4192 Addendum must be met to be eligible for the cost-share reimbursement. Table 4-1 a: Town Hall Budget Task Task Assigned Staff Hours Hourly Total No. Rate 1 Site Visit Project Engineer 5 $106.54 $532.70 Task Total $532.70 2 Utility Analysis Project Engineer 6 $106.54 $639.24 Task Total $639.24 Project Engineer 8 $106.54 $852.32 3 Building Senior Engineer 2 $163.38 $326.76 Envelope I Task Total $1,179.08 Project Engineer 8 $106.54 $852.32 4 Lighting and Senior Engineer 2 $163.38 $326.76 Controls I Task Total $1,179.08 Project Engineer 8 $106.54 $852.32 5 DHW I Senior Engineer 2 $163.38 $326.76 Task Total $1,179.08 Project Engineer 8 $106.54 $852.32 6 Heating and Senior Engineer 2 $163.38 $326.76 Cooling I Task Total $1,179.08 Project Engineer 8 $106.54 $852.32 7 Ventilation I Senior Engineer 2 $163.38 $326.76 Task Total $1,179.08 Project Engineer 6 $106.54 $639.24 8 Final Report Senior Engineer 3 $163.38 $490.14 I Taitem Engineering, PC 8