HomeMy WebLinkAboutLL 02 of 2021 Chapter 270, Zoning CodeTOWN OF ITHACA
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Enclosed please find 'down ol'Ithaca Local Laws I and 2 f6r the year 2021:
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1) A LOCAL LAW AUTHORIZING A MONETARY GIF -1 -TO THE CITE" OF' I'TIIACA TO
SUPPORT CRSS PARK AND S'1"1 -,;WARM` PARK RF,CREATIONAL, I"ACILITIES
2 ALOCAL LAW REVISING SIGN DESIGN REVIEW, SIGN PERMrr, AND SIGN SITE
PLAN REVIL , "W PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 270, ZONING, OI` 'THE TOWN 01- ITHACA
CODE
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New York State Department of State
Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code
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Local Law No. 2
of the year 2021
A local law A LOCAL LAW REVISING SIGN DESIGN REVIEW, SIGN PERMIT, AND SIGN SITE
(Insert Title)
PLAN REVIEW PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 270, ZONING, OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA
CODE
Be it enacted by the Town Board
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See attached.
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thereon etthe (epeoia|)(genonsUelection held on 20 . became operative.
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TOWN OF ITHACA
LOCAL LAW NO.2 OF THE YEAR 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
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.
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(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.
Section 6. This local law shall take effect immediately upon its filing with the New York
Secretary of State.
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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 EAR
The existing Sign Law and Town Code provisions require applicants to appear before the Planning Board multiple limes 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: .balestra@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:
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B. Government Approvals
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B. IlGovern—meot.-A-pprovals, Funding, or Sponsorship. ("Funding" includes grants, loans, tax relief", and any other forms offinancial
assistance.)
Government Entity
If Yes: Identify Agency and Approval(s)
Application Date
Required
(Actual or projected)
a. City Council, Town Board, RJYcsE]No
Ithaca Town Board
public hearing on February 8, 2021
or Village Board of -Trustees
a. Do any municipally- adopted (city, town, village or county) comprehensive land use plan(s) include the site
0YcsE3No
lb. City, Town or Village E-1Ycs0No
Il'Yew , does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action
Planning Board or Commission
would be located?
c. City Council, Town or MYcs0No
OYesE]No
Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA); designated Stale or Federal heritage area; watershed management plan;
Village Zoning Board of'Appeals
or other?)
d. Other local agencies 0YesWlNo
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e. County agencies MYesONo
County Planning Department GML 239-1, -rn, -n
0)'csE]No
or all adopted municipal farmland protection plan?
review requirement; no official approval involved.
ll'Yes, identify the plan(s):
1'. Regional agencies E]YcsONo
Town of IthacaParR creation n Open Plan
.... .
g. State agencies E]YcsONo
li. Federal agencies MYcs0No
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i. Coastal Resources.
i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area, or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? 0YcsE3No
ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? RlYesCINo
iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? MYcs0No
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C. Planning and Zoning
C.I. Planning and zoning actions.
Will administrative or legislative adoption, or amendment of a plan, local law, ordinance, rule or regulation be the
OYesDNo
only approval(s) which must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed'?
• If Yes, complete sections C, F all(] 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
0YcsE3No
where the proposed action would be located?
Il'Yew , does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action
OYesE]No
would be located?
b. Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district (for example: Greenway
OYesE]No
Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA); designated Stale or Federal heritage area; watershed management plan;
or other?)
If Yes, identify the plan(s):
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c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in air adopted municipal open space plan,
0)'csE]No
or all adopted municipal farmland protection plan?
ll'Yes, identify the plan(s):
Town of IthacaParR creation n Open Plan
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Town of Ithaca Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan
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C.3. Zoning
a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance.
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.
OYesONo
b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit?
N/A rIYes[:]No
c. Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action?
If Yes,
i. What is the proposed new zoning for the site?
O YesONo
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 Fails 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.1. 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? O YesO No
L 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? OYes ONo
If Yes,
L Purpose or type of subdivision? (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial; if mixed, specify types)
ii. Is a cluster/conservation layout proposed? OYes ONo
iii. Number of lots proposed?
iv. Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum Maximum
e. Will proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? OYesONo
i. If No, anticipated period of construction: _ months
ii. If Yes:
• Total number of phases anticipated
• Anticipated commencement date of phase I (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:
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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: El Archaeological Site ❑Historic Building or District
ii. Name:
W. 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):
U. 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
Program 6 NYCRR 666?
❑ Yes❑No
If Yes:
i. Identify the name of the river and its designation:
U. 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 ot Ithaca, Rod Howe_ Date ZA
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Signature Title Town Supervisor
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Full E nvironinental 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 I that will provide the information needed to answer the Part 2 question. When Pail 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.
'Pips for completing Part 2:
• Review all of the information provided in Part 1.
• Review any application, maps, supporting materials and the Full 1EAF 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, ONO ❑Y ]."Is
the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1. 1:1.1)
I f " Yev ", answer quevions a - ff "No ", move on to Section 2.
Relevant
No, or
Moderate
Part I
small
to large
Question(s)
impact
impact may
may
_M�Y!)ccur
occur
a. The proposed action may involve construction on land where depth to water table is
E2d
less than 3 feet.
0
0
b. The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of] 5% or greater.
Elf
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11
c. The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed, or
Eta
0
0
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
0
0
of natural material.
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e. The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one year
Die
0
0
or in multiple phases.
f. The proposed action may result in increased erosion, whether from physical
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13
disturbance or vegetation removal (including from treatment by herbicides).
g. The proposed action is, or may be, located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area.
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h. Other impacts:
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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, ONO []YES
minerals, fossils, caves). (See Part 1. E.2.g)
1 "Yes ", answer questions a - c. 1 "No ", move on to Section 3.
Relevant
Relevant
No, or
Moderate
Part I
Part I
small
to large
Question(s)
Question(s)
impact
impact may
may occur
may occur
occur
a. Identify the specific land form(s) attached:
E2g
❑
❑
D2b
b. The proposed action may affect or is adjacent to a geological feature listed as a
Be
❑
❑
registered National Natural Landmark.
c. The proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material
D2a
Specific feature:
❑
from a wetland or water body.
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.2.h)
1 "Yes ", answer questions a -1. 1 "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.
D2b, D I h
❑
❑
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.
f 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
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❑
❑
of wastewater to surface water(s).
h. The proposed action may cause soil erosion, or otherwise create a source of
D2e
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❑
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
E21i
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❑
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.
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1. Other impacts: 0 0
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4. Impact on groundwater
The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water, or FsNO ❑ YES
may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer.
(See Part I. D.2.a, D.2.c, D.2.d, D.2.p, D.2.q, 1)2t)
"Yes ", ansiver questions a - h. ff"No ", move on to Section S.
Relevant
Relevant
W(;,, -o, —r
—M od crate
Part I
Part I
small
to large
Question(s)
Question(s)
impact
impact may
may occur
may occur
occur
a. llie proposed action may require new water supply wells, or create additional demand
D2c
C.)
0
on supplies from existing water supply wells.
ct
0
c. The proposed action may result in development within a 500 year floodplain.
b. Water supply demand from the proposed action may exceed safe and sustainable
D2c
0
0
withdrawal capacity rate of the local supply or aquifer.
D
0
patterns.
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Cite Source:
c. The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding.
c. The proposed action may allow or result in residential uses in areas without water and
Dla, D2c
ca
0
sewer services.
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f If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action, is the dain in need of repair,
d. The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater,
D2d, E21
or upgrade?
e. 'The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations
D2c, II f,
where groundwater is, or is suspected to be, contaminated.
.... . . ........... . . ..... ........ ...... . ..
EIg, Elh
--- ....... . ..
. .............
f The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical products
D2p, E21
0
13
over ground water or an aquifer.
g. The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100
132h, D2q,
0
13
feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources,
E21, D2c
b. Other impacts:.__..... . . ..... .......... ....
. ......... . ....
....... . . .
.......... . . .....
rt
S. Impact on Flooding
'rhe proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding. W11 NO ❑ YES
(See Part 1. E.2)
"No ", move on to Section 6
Relevant
No, or
Moderate
Part I
small
to large
Question(s)
impact
impact may
may occur
a. The proposed action may result in development in a designated floodway.
132i
_occur
b. The proposed action may result in development within a 100 year floodplain.
E2j
ct
0
c. The proposed action may result in development within a 500 year floodplain.
E12k,
Cl
0
& The proposed action may result in, or require, modification of existing drainage
132b, D2c
D
0
patterns.
............ .. .
c. The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding.
D2b, E'2i,
f If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action, is the dain in need of repair,
Ele
or upgrade?
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g. Other impacts:
The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. n✓ NO ❑YES
11
0
Relevant
6. Impacts on Air
The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. n✓ NO ❑YES
(See Part 1. D.2.f., D,2,h, D.2.g)
If "Yes ", answer questions a -f If "No ", move on to Section 7.
Relevant
Relevant
No, or
Moderate
Part I
Part I
small
to large
Question(s)
Question(s)
impact
impact may
may occur
may occur
occur
a. If the proposed action requires federal or state air emission permits, the action may
❑
❑
threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the Federal
also emit one or more greenhouse gases at or above the following levels:
government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site.
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 perfluorocarbons (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
Federal government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site.
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
the Federal government.
air pollutants.
c. The proposed action may require a state air registration, or may produce an emissions
D2f, 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.
f. 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.) ®NO ❑YES
1 "Yes ", answer questions a -j. 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.
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-1-1 . . . . ........ . .
c. The proposed action may diminish the capacity of a registered National Natural
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n
n
Landmark to support the biological community it was established to protect. .
— -----
___ ........ . .....
. . ... . . . . . .............
L The proposed action may result in the removal of, or ground disturbance in, any
E2n
0
0
portion of a designated significant natural community.
impact
impact may
Source:
. . ......
.............. .
a. The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group I through 4 of the
g. The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding, foraging, or
Elm
0
0
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 finest,
Elb
0
0
grassland or any other regionally or locally inTortant habitat.
11
0
(includes cropland, hayfields, pasture, vineyard, orchard, etc).
. . ........... . . . ..... ........... . ..... . ..... ....
I labitat type & information source: __--- --- ----- -- -------------- - . . . .. ......
......... ........... .......... ...... . .......... . . ......... _ — — ------------- - --- -----
c. The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of
... . ... . . . .
i. proposed action (commercial, industrial or recreational projects, only) involves use of
D2q
0
G
herbicides or pesticides.
d. The proposed action may irreversibly convert agricultural land to non-agricultural
j. Other impacts:. ......................... . . .... ...... . . . ......... ...... ................ . ... .. . ....... . . . ............. . ... .. .
.... . . . .......... . . ...... . ...................... . . . —
------- . . . ............. .
uses, either more than 2.5 acres if located in an Agricultural District, or more than 10
----- - - ---------- - - - - ---------------- - -
8. Impact on Agricultural Resources
The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. and b.) FV1 NO F-IYES
If "Ycs ", answer qu Istions a - h. 11"'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 I through 4 of the
Etc, E3b
0
0
NYS Land Classification System. . . ............ . .
b. 'fire proposed action nray sever, cross or otherwise limit access to agricultural land
Ela, Elb
11
0
(includes cropland, hayfields, pasture, vineyard, orchard, etc).
. . ........... . . . ..... ........... . ..... . ..... ....
......... . .
c. The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of
E3b
0
0
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.
c, The proposed action may disrupt or prevent installation of an agricultural land
El a, Elb
n
0
management system.
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1. The proposed action may result, directly or indirectly, in increased development
C2c, C3,
0
El
potential or pressure on farmland.
D2c, D2d
g. The proposed project is not consistent with the adopted municipal Farmland
C2c
0
0
Protection Plan.
h. Other impacts:
0
0
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9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources
The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from, or are in Q✓ NO ❑YES
sharp contrast to, current land use patterns between the proposed project and
a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1. E. La, E. Lb, E.31.)
1 "Yes ", answer questions a - g, 1 "No ", go to Section 10.
Relevant
Relevant
No, or
Moderate
Part I
Part I
small
to large
Question(s)
Question(s)
impact
impact may
may occur
may occur
occur
a. Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal, state, or local
E3h
o
❑
scenic or aesthetic resource.
nominated by the NYS Board of Historic Preservation for inclusion on the State or
b. The proposed action may result in the obstruction, elimination or significant
E3h, C2b
❑
❑
screening of one or more officially designated scenic views.
b. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous
c. The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points:
E3h
❑
to, an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic
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
E3h
❑
to, an archaeological site not included on the NY SHPO inventory.
action is:
E2q,
Source:
i. Routine travel by residents, including travel to and from work
❑
❑
ii. Recreational or tourism based activities
Elc
❑
❑
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
Dla, Ela,
❑
❑
project:
Dlf, Dlg
0-1l2 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 0NO RYES
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:
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d. Other impacts:
No, or
❑
The proposed action may result in a loss of`"recreational opportunities or a
e. if any of the above (a -d) arc answered "Yes", continue with the following questions
reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted
Questions)
impact
to help support conclusions in part 3:
may occur
(See fart l . C.2.c, l;.l.c., E.2.q.)
i. The proposed action may result in the destruction or alteration of all or part
Be, E3g,
❑
❑
of the site or property.
E3f
Relevant
No, or Moderate
ii. The proposed action may result in the alteration of the property's setting or
Be, E3f,
❑
ca
integrity.
E3g, 131 a,
may occur occur
Elb
D2e, Elb
❑
iii. The proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements which
E3c, EH,
❑
❑
are out of character with the site or property, or may alter its setting.
E3g, E3h,
Elm, E2o,
C2, C3
E2cm,1:21>
11. Impact on Open. Space and Recreation
No, or
Moderate
The proposed action may result in a loss of`"recreational opportunities or a
W/ N0 YES
reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted
Questions)
impact
municipal open space plan.
may occur
(See fart l . C.2.c, l;.l.c., E.2.q.)
If "Yes ", answerLlueslrons a - e. If "No "_ tq .section 12.
-
-
Relevant
No, or Moderate
Part l
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 storia�rwater
E2h,
storage, nutrient cycling, wildlife habitat.
Elm, E2o,
E2cm,1:21>
b. The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource.
C2a, El c,
❑
❑
C2c, E2
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, llc
❑
❑
community as an open space resource.
c. Other impacts: ..................
❑
❑
12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas
The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical Ft/1 NO ❑ YES
environmental area (CEA). (See Part 1. E.3.d)
If "Yes", answer auestivns a - c. If "No". 2o to &,ction 13.
Relevant
No, or
Moderate
flail l
small
to large
Questions)
impact
impact may
may occur
occur
a. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or E3d ❑
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 E3d ❑ ❑
characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA.
c. Other impacts:_.._....._..............._.._._..._.........._,.,,_...._.............._.... ❑ ❑
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13. Impact on Transportation
The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems. R]NO FIYES
(See Part 1. D.2.j)
1 "Yes ", answer questions a - g, 1 "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.
Dlq, D2k
❑
❑
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:
❑
❑
e. Other Impacts:
14. Impact on Energy
The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. R✓ NO YES
(See Part 1. D.21)
1 "Yes ", answer questions a - e. 1 "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
D 1 f,
❑
❑
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
Dig
❑
❑
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. Q✓ NO —]YES
(See Part 1. D.2.m., n., and o.)
1 "Yes ", answer questions a -f 1 "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
❑
❑
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d. The proposed action may result in light shining onto adjoining properties.
D2n
0
0
c. 'fire proposed action may result in lighting creating sky -glow brighter than existing
D2n, E I a
0
0
area conditions.
. . . . ....................... .. . .
.... . .... ................. . .
................... . . ... ....
f. Other impacts:
-- - - -----_-----
Question(s)
impact
impact may
..............
16. Impact on Human Health
The proposed action may have an impact on human health front exposure ®'NO YES
to new or existing sources of contaminants. (See Part I.D.2.q., E. I . d. f. g. and h.)
ff "Yes'", answer que.vtions a - in. ff"No
......
Relevant
........
Noor
Moderate
Part I
small
to large
Question(s)
impact
impact may
_n!�!Y_C_Ccur
OCCrrr
a. The proposed action is located within 1500 Fect of school, hospital, licensed day
El
11
0
care center, group !
b. The site of the proposed action is currently undergoing remediation.
Elg, Elh
0
11
c. There is a completed emergency spill remediation, or a completed environmental site
Elg, Elh
0
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 rise of the
Elg, Elh
0
0
property (e.g., easement or deed restriction).
c. The proposed action may affect institutional control measures that were put in place
Elg, Ill
0
0
to ensure that the site remains protective of the environment and hurrian health.
f The proposed action has adequate control measures in place to ensure that future
D2t
0
El
generation, treatment arid/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
0
D
management facility.
b. 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
132r, D2s
C1
0
solid waste. .. .......... .
... ...........
j. The proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2000 feet of
Elf, 1",Ig
❑
a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste.
Elh
k. Tire proposed action may result in the migration of explosive gases from a landfill
E I f, Elg
0
0
site to adjacent off site structures.
..... . ........
------
............. .. ... .
L The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the
D2s, Elf,
D
L1
project site.
D2r
m. Other impacts:.__ ................ ...........
.... . . ............
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17. Consistency with Community Plans
The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans. ❑✓ NO nYES
(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 pattem(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.
C2, E3
❑
❑
e. The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not
C3, D 1 c,
❑
❑
supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure.
D Id, D 1 f,
❑
❑
character.
Dld, Elb
f. 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. ONO RYES
(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, DI f
❑
❑
there is a shortage ofsuch 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
❑
❑
Eta, Elb
E2g, E2h
g. Other impacts:
❑
❑
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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
she 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 Coda, tilted "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 now review process in #1 land #2, which applicable] above),
4. Deleting Section 270-262, Subsection "13", 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 she 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: Q✓ Part 1 Q✓ Part 2 ❑✓ Part 3
Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, as noted, plus this additional support information
Local Law Reyi§irio Sign Design Review, Sign e mit. and Sian Site
_Pjan RtyjpW rovisiqn5 n. ip er ZZ of the of It aca Code
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and considering both the magnitude and importance ofeach identified potential impact, it is the conclusion of the
Town of Ithaca Town Board as lead agency that:
FV—J 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.
F -J 13. Although this project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment, that impact will be avoided at -
substantially mitigated because of the following conditions which will be required by the lead agency:
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There will, therefore, be no significant adverse impacts train the project as conditioned, and, therefore, this conditioned negative
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declaration is issued. A conditioned negative declaration may be used only for UNLISTED actions (see 6 NYCRR 617.d),
E-1 c. "Phis 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.
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Name of Lead Agency: Ithaca Town Board
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Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Rod Howe
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Title of Responsible Officer: Town Supervisor
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Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: <
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Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) Date: WJOW
For Further Information:
Contact person: Christine Balestra
Address: 215 N. Tioga Street
Telephone Number: 607-273-1747
E-mail: ebalestra@town.ithaca.ny.tis
ForType I Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a copy ofthis Notice is sent to:
Chief'Exccutive 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)
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