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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2022-10-17Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board October 17, 2022 This meeting will be held both in person at Town Hall, and available via L.O.O. I and YQu..T. be. Live- and for your convenience. AGENDA 1. Call to order and pledge of allegiance 2. Persons to be heard 3. Public Hearings and consideration of adoption of: a. Proposed increase to Town of Ithaca Water Rates b. Proposed increase to Sewer Rents c. 2022 Assessment Rolls for the Town of Ithaca's Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit Areas 4. Public Hearing regarding the 2023 Preliminary Budget for the Town of Ithaca a. Consider any changes to the Preliminary Budget b. Consider adoption of the 2023 Town of Ithaca Budget 5. Presentation of Public Works Fueling Station Project options and consider the award of Part B, Final Design and Bid Phase a. SEQR b. Award part B contract 6. Acknowledge Receipt of Annual Conservation Easement Inspections 7. Consider authorization for the Town Engineer to issue a Sewer Exemption for 272 Enfield Falls Rd, The Learning Farm 8. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract 9. Reports by Town Officials OF TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT POSTING AND PUBLICATIO14 1, Becky Jordan, being duty sworn, say that I am the Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York; that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and the notice has been duly published in the official newspaper, Ithaca Journal: wroll I al Bru a acs U � um Mgm V [IN 3K#1 W--1 iliitj W N [031Z Approval of 2022 Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts and Areas Approval of Proposed Increases to Water Rates and Sewer Rents effective January 1, 2023 Adoption of 2023 Town Budget Location of Sign Board Used for Posting: Town Clerk's Office 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 1111lllll I Date of ublicatio 0 t b 7 P 2022 Becky Jorda Deputy Town Aerk I I -, 14111110 V W a "N I I N- Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7'h day of October 2022. V ataty(Ouglic ABBY L HOMER Notary Public - State of New York No. 01HO6086105 Qualified in Cortland County , .2, My Commission Expires Jan. 13, 2.f'A ;� 1�m U1101100317A Town of Ithaca Public Hearings The Town Board wi hold public hearings at its October 17, 2022, meetin, held at Town Hall, 215 N. Tioga St., beginning at 5:3 p.m., to hear all interested parties regarding th following: a. Approval of the 2022 Assessment Rolls fc the Town of Ithaca's Special Benefit Districts an Special Benefit Areas b. Approval of the Propose, Increases to Town of Ithaca Water Rates ($8.89 u from $8.51) and Sewer Rents ($5.75 up from $5.50 Effective January 1, 2023 c. Adoption of the 20Z Town of Ithaca Budget Information on the abov, actions is available from the Town Clerk's Office ani online at www.town.ithaca.ny.us. Paulette Rosa Town Clerk 10/7/2022 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD October 17, 2022 MINUTES Board Members Present: Rod Howe, Supervisor; Members Eric Levine, Rich DePaolo, Pamela Bleiwas, Rob Rosen (Virtual) and Margaret Johnson Absent: Bill Goodman Staff Present: Susan Brock, Attorney for the Town; Judy Drake, Director of Human Resources; Marty Moseley, Director of Code Enforcement; Susan Ritter, Director of Planning; Paulette Rosa, Town Clerk; Joe Slater, Director of Public Works; Donna Shaw, Director of Finance; and Dan Thaete, Director of Engineering 1. Call to order and pledge of allegiance Mr. Howe called the meeting to order and lead the pledge at 5:31 p.m. 2. Persons to be heard There was no one wishing to address the Board. 3. Public Hearings and consideration of adoption of: a. Proposed increase to Town of Ithaca Water Rates Mr. Howe opened the public hearing; there was no one wishing to address the Board and the hearing was closed. TB Resolution 2022 —158: Adoption of revised Water Rate Schedule Chargeable to Consumers of Water in the Town of Ithaca Effective January 1, 2023 Whereas, the Town Board wishes to revise the water rate schedules for all Town of Ithaca Water Improvement Areas; 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 adoption of the proposed resolution 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 this action is not subject to review under SEQRA; now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Town Board establishes the following: WATER RATE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2023 TB 2022-10-17 (Filed 10/20) Pg 1 The rate charged for water consumption shall be $8.89 per 1,000 gallons of water consumed, (was $8.51). The rate will be the rate charged for all regular quarterly bills sent on or after January 1, 2023, regardless of whether the actual or base consumption occurred prior to January 1, 2023. Notwithstanding the foregoing rates, the following minimum base charges shall be applicable to the meter size indicated for quarterly bills issued on or after January 1, 2023. The table below also shows the amount of water consumption that is permitted before the minimum base charge would be exceeded: METER SIZE (INCHES) 3/4 1-1/2 2 0 31 BASE CONSUMPTION MINIMUM CHARGE 5,000 15,000 22,500 45,000 70,000 100,000 175,000 (Gallons) $ 44.45 $ 133.35 $ 200.03 $ 400.05 $ 622.30 $ 889.00 $ 1,555.75 Multiple Housing and mobile home parks of over 2 dwelling units, using a master meter, will be computed as follows: The quarterly master meter reading will be divided by the number of dwelling units and the water charge will be figured on this number as if the unit was individually metered. The water charge will then be multiplied by the number of units on the master meter, and this will be the billing rendered. If the calculation of the water consumed per dwelling unit is less than the allowable consumption for a three-quarter inch meter, then the billing will be calculated by multiplying the number of units on the master meter times the minimum charge for a three- quarter inch meter. The water application fee for each new application for water service shall be the charges for new water connections charged by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission including application fees, meter charges, service tap fees, inspection fees, accessory materials, installation costs, and any other fee or cost charged by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for connecting new water services. An annual charge for each fire protection main serving a fire suppression system will be billed along with the first quarterly water bill of the calendar year. The annual charge for this service shall be $20.00 per diameter inch of the pipe supplying the fire suppression system or such other amount as is charged by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for such systems. The pipe supplying the fire suppression system is the pipe needed to supply the fire suppression system, installed downstream of the system control valve. TB 2022-10-17 (Filed 10/20) Pg 2 Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas Vote: ayes — Levine, Bleiwas, Howe, DePaolo, Johnson and Rosen b. Proposed increase to Sewer Rents Mr. Howe opened the public hearing; there was no one wishing to address the Board and the hearing was closed. TB Resolution 2022 - 159: Increasing Sewer Rents for all Town of Ithaca Sewer Improvement Areas Effective January 1, 2023 Whereas, the Town Board wishes to revise the sewer rent schedules for all Town of Ithaca Sewer Improvement Areas; and Whereas, a public hearing was duly advertised and held on the 17' day of October 2022, 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 adoption of the proposed resolution 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 this action is not subject to review under SEQRA; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Town Board establishes and imposes the following Sewer Rents effective January 1, 2023: (1) a sewer rent payable by all users connected to the Town -wide sewer system will be $5.75 (was $5.50) per 1,000 gallons of water consumed, and (2) notwithstanding the foregoing rate structure, there shall be a minimum quarterly base charge in the amount of $28.75, which minimum charge is based on 5,000 gallons of usage, regardless of whether that amount is used, and (3) Multiple housing and mobile home parks of over two dwelling units, using a master water meter, will be computed as follows: The quarterly master water meter reading will be divided by the number of dwelling units and the sewer rent charge will be figured on this number as if the unit was individually metered. The sewer rent will then be multiplied by the number of units on the master water meter, and this will be the billing rendered and the amount payable. If the calculation of the water consumed per dwelling unit is less than the amount that would be permitted before exceeding the minimum sewer rent set forth above, then the billing will be calculated by multiplying the number of units served by the master water meter times the minimum sewer rent set forth above, and TB 2022-10-17 (Filed 10/20) Pg 3 (4) The charges set forth above shall be effective with respect to bills rendered on or after the effective dates set forth above, even if the measurement is for consumption prior to the above effective dates (i.e., any bill rendered on or after January 1, 2023, shall be calculated at the 2023 rate even if the sewer use occurred prior to January 1, 2023), and (5) In the event a property is connected to public sewer, but is not connected to a water meter, the sewer rent shall be based upon estimated water consumption as reasonably determined by the Director of Public Works based upon recognized methods of estimating typical consumption for the type of facility involved (e.g., gallons per day per bedroom). Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas Vote: ayes — Levine, Bleiwas, Howe, DePaolo, Johnson and Rosen c. 2022 Assessment Rolls for the Town of Ithaca's Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit Areas Mr. Howe opened the public hearing; there was no one wishing to address the Board and the hearing was closed. TB Resolution 2022 - 160: Adoption of the 2022 Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit Areas for Tax Year 2023 Whereas, the Town Board held a duly advertised public hearing on the 1.7th day of October 2022, regarding the proposed adoption of the 2022 Assessment Rolls for Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit Areas for the Town of Ithaca for Tax Year 2023; now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Town Board hereby approves and adopts the 2022 Assessment Rolls for the Special Benefit Districts and Special Benefit Areas of the Town of Ithaca for Tax Year 2023 as follows: Fire Protection District: Assessed Value - $1,422,710,362.00 Forest Home Light District: Assessed Value - $45,81.4,600.00 Glenside Light District: Assessed Value - $6,248,100.00 Renwick Heights Light District: Assessed Value - $1.6,269,600.00 Eastwood Commons Light District: Assessed Value - $20,679,900.00 Clover Lane Light District: Assessed Value - $3,280,000.00 Winners Circle Light District: Assessed Value - $3,123,000.00 Burleigh Drive Light District: Based upon 3,851.1 lineal feet. Westhaven Road Light District: Based upon Road Frontage of 9,038.12 lineal feet. Coddington Road Light District: Based upon Road Frontage of 8,930.1.1 lineal feet. Water Improvement Benefit Area: Units Available & Connected - 7,832.40 Ad Valorem Water Improvement Benefit Area: Assessed Value - $713,122,234.00 Sewer Improvement Benefit Area: Units Available & Connected - 7,464.70 Ad Valorem Sewer Improvement Benefit Area: Assessed Value - $785,863,058.00 Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Rod Howe Vote: ayes — Levine, Bleiwas, Howe, DePaolo, Johnson and Rosen TB 2022-10-17 (Filed 10/20) Pg 4 4. Public Hearing regarding the 2023 Preliminary Budget for the Town of Ithaca Mr. Howe went through highlights of the budget and memo from Ms. Shaw detailing same. Mr. Howe opened the public hearing; there was no one wishing to address the Board and the hearing was closed. a. Consider any changes to the Preliminary Budget There were no changes suggested by the Board. b. Consider adoption of the 2023 Town of Ithaca Budget TB Resolution 2021 - 163: Adoption of the Town of Ithaca 2023 Budget Whereas the Town Board held a public hearing on Monday, October 17, 2022, to hear comments regarding the 2023 Preliminary Budget, and Whereas the Town Board discussed, reviewed, and made any changes properly put forth and voted upon to the 2023 Preliminary Budget, now therefore be it Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and adopts the 2023 Preliminary Budget as the Final 2023 Town of Ithaca Budget. Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas Vote: ayes — Levine, Bleiwas, Howe, DePaolo, Johnson and Rosen 5. Presentation of Public Works Fueling Station Project options and consider the award of Part B, Final Design and Bid Phase TB Resolution 2022 - 161: SEAR Determination — Public Works Facility Fueling Station Proiect Whereas, this Action is the removal and disposal of an existing above ground 6,000-gallon dual compartment tank, wood canopy, and appurtenances; and construction/installation of an underground, 8,000-gallon dual compartment tank, metal roof canopy, and associated appurtenances at Location 4 as identified in the "Public Works Facility Fueling Station Design Project" Engineering Report, dated October 2022; and Whereas this is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board, acting in an uncoordinated environmental review with respect to the project, now therefore be it Resolved that the Town Board makes a negative determination of environmental significance, in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above -referenced TB 2022-10-17 (Filed 10/20) Pg 5 Action as proposed, based on the information in the SEAF Part 1, and for the reasons set forth in Parts 2 and 3. Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas Vote: ayes — Levine, Bleiwas, Howe, DePaolo, Johnson and Rosen TB Resolution 2022 -1.62: Authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign a contract with Barton & Loguidice for the Final Design and Bid Phase Services associated with the Public Works Facility Fueling Station Design Proiect Whereas, the Town Board was presented with four conceptual design locations, above ground and buried tank options, tank size recommendations, and probable cost estimates for the Public Works Facility Fueling Station Design Project and has chosen to proceed with an 8,000 gallon buried tank at Location 4; and This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board, acting in an uncoordinated environmental review with respect to the project, has on October 17, 2022, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and Parts 2 and 3 prepared by the Town Planning Department staff, and Whereas, the Town Board awarded Part A of the Town of Ithaca Public Works Facility Fueling Station Design Project proposal to Barton and Loguidice, D.P.0 (B&L) by TB Resolution 2022- 084 and authorized a modified fee and scope of work for Part A services in TB Resolution 2022- 138; and Whereas, the Town Board has determined it is appropriate to proceed with Part B of the proposal to obtain final design drawings, specifications, associated permits, and bid documents for the project; and Whereas, Barton & Loguidice has submitted a revised proposal for said Part B services, dated October 11, 2022, for a fixed fee of $36,500 and a lump sum fee of $10,000; and Whereas, the Town Engineer has reviewed the proposal and recommends it to the Town Board, now therefore be it Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes the award and execution by the Supervisor of a contract for Part B of the Project to Barton and Loguidice, D.P.C, 443 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool, NY 13088, subject to approval of the contract documents by the Director of Engineering and Attorney for the Town, and be it further Resolved that the Director of Engineering is authorized to approve contract amendments, without further authorization from this Board, provided the maximum amount of such amendments does not exceed $5,000 in aggregate. Moved: Eric Levine Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas TB 2022-10-17 (Filed 10/20) Pg 6 Vote: ayes — Levine, Bleiwas, Howe, DePaolo, Johnson and Rosen (Omitted resolution 162 added to filed minutes on 2023-02-06) 6. Acknowledge Receipt of Annual Conservation Easement Inspections The Board thanked Mr. Smith for the thorough report. 7. Consider authorization for the Town Engineer to issue a Sewer Exemption for 272 Enfield Falls Rd, The Learning Farm TB Resolution 2022 —164: Authorization for the Town Engineer to issue a Sewer Exemption for 272 Enfield Falls Road, TP 33. 1-24.1; Whereas the Town Engineer received a request for a Sewer Exemption from Christa Nunez, The Learning Farm (Applicant), located at 272 Enfield Falls Road, TP 33.-1-24.1 which stated the financial difficulty to connect to municipal sewer, and Whereas the nearest town sewer main is approximately 1200+/- feet easterly down Enfield Falls Road and the estimated minimum cost to connect to this location is $240,000, which is substantially more than the estimated cost of $50,000 to install an onsite wastewater treatment system, and Whereas, the Town Engineer recommends the issuance of a Sewer Exemption for the parcel, now therefore be it Resolved, that pursuant to Town Code Section 214-6, the Town Board hereby finds that the Applicant has shown unusual and extreme practical difficulties in connecting to the public sewers for the reasons stated above and detailed in the Applicant's request to the Town, and be it further Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Engineer to issue an exemption from the Town Code Section 21.4-5 public sewer connection requirement for TP 33.-1-24.1 for the installation of a new, onsite wastewater treatment system associated with the Learning Farm Development, subject to the approval of the Tompkins County Health Department to design and installation of the onsite system. Moved: Pamela Bleiwas Seconded: Rod Howe Vote: ayes — Levine, Bleiwas, Howe, DePaolo, Johnson and Rosen 8. Consent Agenda TB Resolution 2022 —165: Consent Agenda October Regular TB Resolution 2022 —165a: Town of Ithaca Abstract No. 20 for FY-2022 TB 2022-10-17 (Filed 10/20) Pg 7 Resolved that the 'rown Board authorizes the payment in full of the audited vouchers listed below: I VOLK-HER, NOS, 1153 - 1187 General Fund Town Wide 14,775.5 General Fund Part -Town 1,350,00 1..li hway fund 'Fown Wide DA 1,454.05 I figliway Fund Part "['own DB 116,9362 Water Fund 8,552.57 Sewer Fund 2,02127 forest Home L, tin District ..... ................ .......... ..... ......... ..... . .......... . . 3692 Ilenside Li,ghting District 11 .02 Renwick I-leig hts tj lit District 18AI Eastwood Commons LigItting. District, 2579 C'lo—ver ---3.A.5. Winner's Circle Ligliting Distract -1--.------- ...... . ..... -.1- ................. ---- �W-- _ � , � � , 5�13 _ � - � _ - _.� � � _ -Burloth Drive jligtiny District 12.03 West Haven Road 1j,titan g Di stri.et., 46 .88 Coddi n i i I Z o d 1, ig iting District 2 7 7 'I"OTAL _145,27905 Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Rod Howe Vote: ayes -- Levine, Bleiwas, Howe, DePaolo, Johnson and Rosen 9. Reports by 'Town Officials Ms. Ritter annOUnced her planned retirement and a Planning Director Interview Committee was fbi-iiied consisting of Rod Howe, Rich DePaolo, Greg Lindquist, Judy Drake and one C0111MUnity member to be determined. Mr. Howe reminded members there will be as Farm Tour the first week of'November. The meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.in . TB 2022-10-17 (Filed 10/20 amend )? 2023) Pg 8 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1- 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: Town of Ithaca Public Works Facility Fueling Station Project Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 114 Seven Mile Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 33.-2-6.1 Brief Description of Proposed Action: The proposed action involves the removal and disposal of an existing above -ground, 6,000 gallon dual compartment fuel tank, wood canopy, and appurtenances; and the construction/installation of an underground, 8,000 gallon dual compartment tank, along with a metal roof canopy and associated appurtenances. The new equipment will be located in the same general location as the existing facility ("Location 4"- as identified in the report titled "Public Works Facility Fueling Station Design Project," prepared by Barton & Loguidice, dated October 2022). The proposed action will require area variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals, pursuant to sections 270-56.0 (accessory structure aggregate) and 270-61 (building lot coverage). The action will also require a height variance, pursuant to section 270-59. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 607-273-1721 E-Mail: rhowe@town.ithaca.ny.us Town of Ithaca - Rod Howe, Town Supervisor Address: 215 North Tioga Street 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: ZBA variance(s), Town of Ithaca building permits, NYS DEC permit ❑ 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 11.73 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0.34+/- acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 11.73 acres 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, 11 of 3 SEAF 2019 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A F-1 Fv-1 El E1_ El Fv-1 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? NO YES F-1 Fv-1 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes, identify: NO YES Fv-1 F-1 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? NO YES Fv-1 F-1 0- Z 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: N/A NO YES F-1 F-1 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: N/A NO YES 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: N/A NO YES 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district 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? NO YES Fv-1 El 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: NO YES 1:1 Rl- RI Page, 2 of 3 . ..... ............. 14, Identify the typical habitat types that outer 01), or are likely to be fbund on tire proJect site. Check all that apply. ©Shoreline [:] Forest [:] Agricultural/grasslands [:] Early mid -successional MV Weiland 2) Urban E] Suburban D(ws the site of proposed action contain any specics ofanirnal, or associated habitats, listed by tire State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? . ..... — - USFWS website reports potential for northern long-eared bat El Wl . ..... .. .. 16, Is tire prqtect site located in the RXt-year flood plan? NO YES Z El, NO Y' IT Will the proposed actiort create storm waterdischarge,either from pointornon-point sources? Il'yes, a. Will asnn water discharges flow to actiacent properties? E b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly dewirbc: 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment ol"water or other liquids fcg , retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If'Yes, explain the purliose and size of" the unpokmdmenc-.—....-- ......... . ------ F-1 Fv Has the site o fthe proposed action or art adjouning property been tire loeat ion ofan active; or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes, describe: 20,14as tire site of die prolu.,)sed action or an adjoining property been tfiC SUbJect of remediation (ongoing or NO YES completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describc: F-1 . ........... I ....... I CERTIFY TIIA'I' THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCA � RATE TOTH E BESTOF MY KNOWLEDGE AppI i4aQ�— - �uartml', Rod H e Signature: ritle: Town Supervisor EAF Mapper Summary Report Tuesday, October 11, 2022 3:14 PM Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental assessment form (EAF). Not all questions asked in the EAF are answered by the EAF Mapper. Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources in order to obtain data not provided by the Mapper. Digital data is not a substitute for agency determinations. ( PSI e,.aIt eaf r y� 1y T Iorwit X ./yq qx bIYItl4II Ii�� NI G P EaiW�l ".�i�u�+f'I9�rlm 61 Ali I�IJ;,l;;it,i �/' �, - FIE'utf�mu��m�uan�lry p�f�lr ,awnin I FIR,Cau it _I q �,i� l'dlEll,. 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Part 1 / Question 20 [Remediation Site] No Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report 1 Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: PWF Fueling Station Project Date: October 17, 2022 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? ❑✓ ❑ 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? ❑� ❑ 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? ❑� El 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the RI F-1 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? ❑✓ ❑ b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities? 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, architectural 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 Paget of2 Regarding Part 1, question 15 - The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) website indicates that the entire area surrounding Cayuga Lake in the City and Town of Ithaca might contain suitable habitat for the northern long- eared bat, a threatened species that has been suffering from fatal white -nose syndrome disease since 2015. The bats live in caves and mines, underneath tree bark, and in the cavities of live and dead trees. According to the USFWS, northern long-eared bats rarely roost in human structures like barns and sheds. The Town of Ithaca Public Works Facility, and specifically the area proposed for the new fuel tank, has been highly disturbed and does not contain habitat suitable for the northern long-eared bat. Therefore, the proposal is not expected to have any impact on the species. Given the analysis above, the proposed action will not result in significant environmental impacts. Agettcy Use Only [If!TLIicabIeJ Project. PWF Fueling Stabon Pf oJect Date: Octobef 17, 2022 1 Short Environmental Assessment Forin Part 3 Determination of Significance For every question in Parl 2 that was answered "moderate to large inipact may occur", or if there is a need to explain why as particular clenient ofthe proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please coniplete Pan 3, Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the inqract, including any measures or design clenicnts that have been included by the proJect sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Pail 3 should alas.) explain how Ific lead agency detet7nined that tire impact may or will not be significant. Each Potential impact, should be assessed considering its setting, probability ofoccurring, duratiork, uTCVersibility, geographic scope, and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short - tarns, to ng-tenn and cuinulati've impacts r--I ("'heck this box if you have detertnined, based (in the infornvation and analysis above, and any supporting dourrientation, Li that the proposed action sty result in one or nrore potentially large or significant salvo se in acts and ati environmental impact stateirtent is required. Check this box al you have determined, basai on the information and analysis above, and any supircwting dourrienunion, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental inip,' 7 ts, Town of lthaca Town Board Name of'Lead Agency ba'te Rod H we Town Supervisor print or Type Nairny 'Resp e�isi le fficer in Lead Agency Title of'Resywnsible Officer Christine Bolestra Signatu C� """C"'" s' C 7ei� tad Agency SigTIatuTV'4A'V (it'diflerent from ResponsibIc Of ecr) PRINT FORM Page 2 of 2 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 — Determination of Significance Proposed Town of Ithaca Public Works Facility Fuel Station Project — October 2022 The project involves replacing an existing fuel station, including an above -ground fuel tank, canopy, and related appurtenances, with a new fuel station that includes a larger, underground tank, canopy, and related appurtenances. The project is located at the Town of Ithaca Public Works Facility, which contains multiple buildings, accessory structures, trucks, equipment, and stockpiles of mulch, gravel, and other materials. The proposed fuel station will be in the same general area as the existing station but will have an underground tank and larger canopy than the existing station. Replacing the existing fuel station with a larger station will not change the use or increase the intensity of the existing use of the property. The use of the property will remain a municipal facility. The larger fuel station will increase the capacity of the municipality to serve its constituents with an appropriately sized facility to fuel municipal trucks and other diesel/gas-powered equipment. The proposed canopy, at 900+/- square feet in area and 19+/- feet in height, will be located approximately 500+/- feet from Seven Mile Drive, behind the main Public Works building, and adjacent to the existing salt barn. The canopy will not be visible from public view, given the juxtaposition between it and the existing salt barn (it will blend in with the barn roofline). Any proposed outdoor lighting will comply with the town's Outdoor Lighting Law. Therefore, the project is not expected to create significant adverse aesthetic impacts. The decision to replace the above -ground fuel tank with an underground tank will result in lower site disturbance than if it were replaced with another above -ground tank. The project will require the installation of sediment and erosion controls during the construction phase that will mitigate any potential environmental impacts. The proposal will require three variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals: one to exceed the aggregate area permitted for accessory structures in the Low Density Residential Zone (2,000s.f. permitted, 21,691s.f. with the new canopy — existing variance granted for 21,356s.f.), one to exceed the amount of lot area that is covered by buildings and structures (10% permitted, 10.4% proposed — existing variance granted for the current lot coverage of 10.3%), and one to exceed the height limit of 15' ( top of canopy proposed height of 19' above grade). The proposal otherwise complies with all Town Code provisions. The property has received variances in the past, due to its unique nature as a public works facility and not a residential use. The proposed variances are not expected to create significant adverse environmental impacts, as the proposed increases are minor, and the project will involve minimal site disturbance. Regarding Part 1, question 12b - According to the NYS Historic Preservation Office Cultural Resources Information System, the entire area surrounding Cayuga Lake in the City and Town of Ithaca, could potentially contain archaeological sites deemed sensitive. However, the area proposed for the new fuel station contains an existing fuel station, pavement, structures, and utilities. Given that the land has been highly disturbed, any archaeologically sensitive materials would have been discovered with prior disturbances. Regarding Part 1, question 13a - There is an existing stream located along the southern property line, approximately 150+/- feet south of the project. There is also a wetland listed on the National Wetland Inventory located in the same area of the stream, approximately 215+/- feet from project. The project will include proper stormwater and drainage controls to mitigate any impacts to the stream and wetland.