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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBA Packet 2023-02-21Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 5:30pm 215 N. Tioga St. The meeting for the Zoning Board of Appeals will be held in -person, at Town Hall, with the option for the public to also attend by video conferencing through the Zoom App. The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments through the Zoom App. If a member of the public would like to attend the meeting virtually, for viewing purposes only, it is recommended to watch the livestream video on YouTube. AGENDA ZBAA-23-3 Appeal of Alexis and Mark Grimm; Town of Ithaca, Agent/Applicant, owners of 653 Elmira Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850 Tax Parcel No. 35.-1-18 INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE MEETING VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM: If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can access the Zoom meeting by going to www.zoom.us and clicking on "JOIN Meeting", and entering 852-5587-1576 into the Meeting ID. You can also call in to the Zoom meeting at +1 (929) 436-2866. To join the meeting directly, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85255871576. If joining through the Zoom App, you will be placed on hold until the meeting starts. INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE MEETING VIRTUALLY ON YOUTUBE: If you have a computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can access the meeting by going to The Town's YouTube channel. To join the meeting directly, go to hllps://www.youtube.com/channel/TJCC9yycXkJ6klVlibjhCy7NQ/Iive Questions about accessing the Zoom video conference should be directed to lkofoidktown.ithaca.ny.us or (607) 273-1783 2/14/23, 10:15 AM OpenGov Town of Ithaca 02/14/2023 ZBAA-23 3 Zoning Board of Appeals Area Variance Application Status: Active Date Created: Feb 8, 2023 Applicant Prim ry Location William Goodman 653 Elmira Rd Unit Hazel Cortright bgoodman@town.ithaca.ny.us Unit Hazel Cortright 306 Rachel Carson Trail #4E Ithaca, NY 14850 Ithaca, NY 14850 Ow er: 607-592-6745 Hazel Cortright 653 Elmira Rd Ithaca, NY 14850 Internal Only -Review Tax Parcel No. Is Planning Dept. Approval Required? 35.-1-18 Yes Is Engineering Dept. Approval Required? Is a GML-239 Review Required? Yes Yes Type of Variance Appearance Date for Variance Area Variance 2/2Y 22 Variance Code Language ZBAA-23-3 Appeal of Alexis and Mark Grimm; Town of Ithaca, Agent/Applicant; owners of 653 Elmira Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850; are seeking relief from Town of Ithaca Code section 270-19 (Size and area of lot). Town of Ithaca Code section 270-19 requires a minimum lot size of 7 acres, where a portion of parcel A is located in the conservation zone and is approximately +/- 37,441 square feet. The current property is located in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone and the Conservation Zone, Tax Parcel No. 35.-1- 18 Variance Code Section 270-19 Internal Tasks to be Completed Meeting Result (First Appearance) Public Hearing Notice Was Sent Date Sign Was Picked -up Materials For GML-239 Were Sent Neighbor Notification Letters Were Sent Material Packets Sent to ZBA Members Historical Only https://ithacany.viewpointcloud.io/#/explore/records/27716/printable?act=true&app=true&att=true&emp=true&int=true&loc=true&sec=1011352%2C101... 1 /5 2/14/23, 10:15 AM OpenGov Address affiliated w th request Status Applicant's Information Applicant is Owner's Agent Is the primary point of contact for application different than the applicant? No If the applicant is NOT the ow er, a letter/email from ow er designating the applicant as agent or a copy of the contract W th ow er's signature iv II need to be provided. Description Brief Description of Variance Request Area Variance for lot size of new subdivided parcel under minimum lot size for Conservation Zone (split zoning) Area Variance Criteria Form 1. Will an undesirable change be produced in the character of the neighborhood or be a detriment to nearby properties? No Reasons: Parcel contains dilapidated buildingd which will be repaired; nearby properties are in Neighborhood Commercial 2. Can the benefit sought by the applicant be achieved by a feasible alternative to the variance? No Reasons: Rear Parcel to be created will become parkland, so enlarging front parcel from 2.6 acres to 7 acres to satisfy Conservation Zoning will decrease amount of parkland. 3. Is the requested variance substantial? No Reasons: Only a small portion of Parcel A is in Conservation Zone, the majority is already zoned as Neighborhood Commercial. 4. Would the variance have an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood? No Reasons: The proposed subdivision would result in more open space being preserved than if the Conservation Zone minimum was followed. 5. Is the alleged difficulty self-created? No Reasons: The subdivision was approved in 2000, but NYS did not file the approved plat then because of title issues with the Cortright Estate. https://ithacany.viewpointcloud. io/#/explore/records/27716/printable?act=true&app=true&att=true&emp=true&int=true&loc=true&sec=1011352%2C 101... 2/5 2/14/23, 10:15 AM OpenGov Affidavit The UNDERSIGNED respectfully submit this application requesting an appearance before the Zoning Board of Appeals. By filing this application, I grant permission for members of The Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals or Town staff to enter my property for any inspection(s) necessary that are in connection with my application. I acknowledge, that completed applications are scheduled on a first -come first -serve basis and that all documents ideally be submitted forty-five (45) days advance of the proposed meeting date, together with the required application fee. Failure to do so may result in a delay in my hearing. PAYMENT INFORMATION After submission, Code Department Administration W II review the application and materials provided. After review, and ear it W th instructions for paying the fee online w th credit card or E-check w II be sent to the applicant. If it is preferred to pay by check, cash or money order: *Mail to Code Enforcement, Town Hall 215 N. Tioga St, Ithaca, NY 14850 *Drop off during business hours to Town Hall M-F 8-4 *Place in locked box next to the door on the Buffalo St side of Town Hall Attachments Digital Signature William D. Godman, Town Board Member, Town of Ithaca 02/08/2023 pd Contract 679 Coddington Rd.pdf Uploaded by Lori Kofoid on Feb 9, 2023 at 10:07 am pd CortrightP IatM onF eb_6_2023_10-09-43.pdf Uploaded by Lori Kofoid on Feb 9, 2023 at 10:07 am pd Cortrighta pplication_formsM onF eb_6_2023_10-11-06.pdf Uploaded by Lori Kofoid on Feb 9, 2023 at 10:07 am pd Complaint 654 Elmira Rd 2.6.23.pdf Uploaded by Lori Kofoid on Feb 9, 2023 at 10:07 am ■ Cortright Proeprty area- for parcel A.JPG Uploaded by Marty Moseley on Feb 14, 2023 at 9:49 am History Date Activity Feb 8, 2023 at 4:46 pm William Goodman started a draft of Record ZBAA-23-3 Feb 8, 2023 at 5:05 pm William Goodman submitted Record ZBAA-23-3 Feb 8, 2023 at 5:05 pm inspection step Application In -take Reviewwas assigned to Christopher Torres on Record ZBAA-23-3 https:Hithacany.viewpointcloud. io/#/explore/records/27716/printable?act=true&app=true&aft=true&emp=true&int=true&loc=true&sec=1011352%2C 101... 3/5 0 b / ' Cueft 3"ftfo PW f , i �Y l► � ♦ f Rs' � Wit' "w��.� r,arto .Au v.of AYINl m.A.rm a I v ®�,a®. 4 ootrR¢+�r .rRrwer w +wi ra.w r¢ met ro A �Iw e. nn[ u 'w]P. mom. 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NEW YDRR TOWN OF ITHACA See Sheet 2 • .� .� c C � Lw ' 653 a ROBERT ° TRAIL BE TREMAN TRAIL -S. 0 INS AT EXISTING PICNIC -�-(Cortright) " _oad PAVILION AND RESTROOM COM LEX. - TRAIL KIOSK WITH INFORMATION, N PARK HISTORY, NATURAL FEATURES , - j r -AND BLACK DIAMOND TRAIL ROUTE. GRAY t �I 1 ' HI TORIC VICTOR -' Rogo RE IDENCE AND • ' ICUTLRUE HI TRAIL SPUR FROM ` TRAILHEAD TO . SWIMMING AREA •M � PARKING LOT /�40 (1800 LF /-) J 000 .00•i •► O.00•i O. r�'•• 3 it • Eli a a tl, a _ ♦ ,►�►��� �� �© �� �� ►���•� Finger Lakes Trail Town (111 erg .•.• e " ._f'"•� �� uU�gQ ��i'iIIIV O••i•♦ ta� oll i•O iiiiia � - O•i ♦ a ��+/�I � gti •O II � � • • - � - � iiO��iii �OOO.Opp• i0000.00Oi •- • • Cam.❖•••••❖.�O❖••••• .❖ I 'AA1.0 �'� 4N� MASTER PLAN FIGURE MP 1 2007 Robert H. Treman State Park to Buttermilk Falls State Park Legend NBlack Diamond Trail Alignment *,* Black Diamond Trail Spurs ,'.'' Finger Lakes Trail O Bridge/Creek Crossing ❑ Road Crossing Black Diamond Trail Stations • Trailheads E❑ Emergency Access K) Kiosk Interpretive Site S❑ Seating Area N Areas of Enlargement Buildings (1992) Municipal Boundaries Rail Road ® NYS Parks Lands Property to be Acquired ® Other Public Lands Forested Areas 0 Taxparcels References: Tompkins County GIS Program Digital Planimetric Series 2006 Tax Parcels NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, & Historic Preservation Finger Lakes Region Trumansburg, N.Y. 14886 Consultants Larsen Engineers Northeast Greenways Greg Potter W N E S New York State Plane Central Projection 1983 North American Datum 1:6500 300 0 300 boo rert 60 0 60 120 Meters V-61 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: Cortright 2-Lot Subdivision and Area Variance Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 653 Elmira Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850 TP# 35.-1-18 Brief Description of Proposed Action: The proposal involves subdividing 653 Elmira Road (Tax Parcel No. 35.-1-18) into two parcels: Parcel A, consisting of 2.6+/- acres and Parcel B, consisting of 45+/- acres. The purpose of the subdivision is to provide land for the future Black Diamond Trail, a New York State recreational trail project that has been in development for over twenty years. The resulting 45+/- acre parcel is largely undeveloped and is being purchased by the Town of Ithaca for eventual conveyance to New York State Parks. The remaining 2.6+/- acre parcel contains a residence and additional structures and will be retained by the current property owners. No development is proposed. The Town Board approved acquisition of the property on February 13, 2023. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: p 607-273-1721 E-Mail: rhowe@town.ithaca.ny.us Rod Howe, Town Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 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 a ❑ 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: TB property acquisition, Planning Board Subdivision ❑ 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 47.758 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0 acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 61.20 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 0 Agriculture ❑ Aquatic 0 Other(Specify): cemetery ❑✓ Parkland Page 1 of 3 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A El ❑ ❑ ❑ 7 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? NO YES ❑ ❑✓ 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 ❑� ❑ 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? Area is served by TCAT Route 67 c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? NO YES ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ 10. Will the }posed action connect to an existing p ublicinrivate water supply? NO YES If No, describe method for providing potable water: N/A ❑ ❑ 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? Please NO YES ❑ Z 3 ❑ see 11art 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? Please see Part 3 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 ❑ ❑✓ ❑ a 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 0 Early mid -successional ❑✓ Wetland ❑ Urban 0 Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? NO YES a❑ 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? If Yes, 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: NO YES Z ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: NO YES ❑ ❑ -19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: NO YES 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: NO YES a❑ I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: Rod Howe, Town Supervisor, Town of Ithaca Date: 2/15/23 Signature: Title: PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3 EAF Mapper Summary Report Wednesday, February 1, 2023 1:52 PM Enfield 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. 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No Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. No Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report I Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project• Cortright Area Variance Date: February 21, 2023 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? ❑ ❑ 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 a ❑ 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 a ❑ reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: a ❑ 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, ❑ 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 a ❑ problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? a ❑ PRINT FORM Pagel of2 Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: Cortright Area Variance Date: February 21, 2023 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. The proposal to subdivide a 48+/- acre property into two parcels, for the purpose of providing land for the future Black Diamond recreational trail, will not create significant adverse environmental impacts on community/neighborhood character, traffic, energy use, utilities, natural resources, drainage, threatened or endangered species, erosion, drainage, or flooding. Parcel A will require a lot size variance because part of Parcel A is in the Conservation Zone, which has a 7-acre lot size minimum. No significant adverse environmental impact will occur as the planned use is for passive recreation and protection of natural resources. Parcel A, at 2.6+/- acres in size, contains a residence and several other structures that will be retained by the current property owners. No additional development is expected on this parcel. Parcel B, at 45+/- acres, is being purchased by the Town of Ithaca, for eventual conveyance to New York State Parks, to facilitate the development of the future Black Diamond Trail. This land is adjacent to other New York State Park lands and the Cayuga Inlet. Much of Parcel B is also located within a Tompkins County Unique Natural Area (UNA-147, Cayuga Inlet Floodplain). With the exception of constructing future multi -use trail and interpretive displays, Parcel B will remain undeveloped. Regarding Part 1, question 12b: According to the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Cultural Resources Information System program, the property is located in an area that could be archaeologically sensitive. However, per Cornell University's Digital Library database of aerial photos, the property has been farmed in the past (based on 1938-1964 aerials), so it is presumed that any archaeological resources would have been discovered with prior disturbances. Regarding Part 1, question 13a: Parcel B contains the Cayuga Inlet, streams, and floodplains. The proposed subdivision will facilitate the protection of these important resources. By subdividing the land, the Town of Ithaca will become the owner of the undeveloped portion of the property and will manage the land for passive recreation purposes and protection of its natural resources until such time that it is conveyed to AIVC D9Al 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 Zoning Board of Appeals February 21, 2023 Name of Lead Agency Date David Squires Chair Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Marty Moseley, Dir. of Code Enforcement Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) PRINT FORM Page 2 of } TOWN OF ITHACA DEVELOPMENT FOR OFFICE USE ONLY �ortr. o6215 North Tiaga Street REVIEW Date Received: ! a ,'01.3 .o;t Ithaca, NY 14850 APPLICATION Project No. - - (607)273-1747 ALL APPLICATIONS: Type of Application: Subdivision V Lot Line Modification _ Site Plan Special Permit. Rezoning/New PDZ Rezoning, otlgr than PDZ Amend existing PDZ Stage of Review: Sketch Preliminary Final Add'1 Meeting Project Name (if any): Street Address/Location of Project: j--s Tax Parcel No.: Owner: Owner's Address: Phone No.: Email: Applicant or Agent (if different from Owner)-' -, Applicant/Agent's Address: Phone No.: U o-� -a'-)3` f q,;O Email: how c tx-- Engineer: Phone No.: Architect: Phone No.: Attorney: .,- x Phone No.: SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS: Total number of lots proposed (existing + new): Are new roads or public utilities proposed? j J b Estimated site improvement cost (exclude cost of land acquisition & prof. fees): SITE PLANAPPLICATIONS. Project is (circle o eck one}: Residential Non -Residential Lot Area: l Bldg. Floor Area: No. of Dwelling Units: Estimate sect cost (exclude costa d acquisition prof. fees): REZO AP JCATIONS: Existing Zon' - - Proposed Zoni ALL APPLICATIONS: The information on this application form is submitted in addition to other information, plats, and plans required by the Town of Ithaca. I attest that all information so submitted is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Also, by filing this application, permission is granted to members of the various Town Boards, Committees, Panning and Engineering Staff, and ncils, and/or any other persons designated by the Town that may be involved in the review of this application, to enter the erly specified above to inspect in connection with the review of this application. Lrop ner's Signature Date Applicant/Agent Signature (if different) Date US j# C2r - {7(C i t f FINAL 3+8.201�" TOWN OF ITHACA NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING 215 N. Tioga St 14850 607.273.1747 wwwAownJthaca.ny.us SUBDIVISION REVIEW OWNER'S AUTHORIZATION & CERTIFICATION FORM Me hereby affirm that I/we amlare the owner(s) of the property located at: Property Address/Location(s): G_-lr`- , City: State: x Zip Code: Tax Map and Parcel Number(s): 3J - I By signing below, Uwe authorize the individual(s) identified in the following section to act as my/our authorized agent regarding any and all application(s) made to the Town of Ithaca Planning Board for the activities described. The individual(s) identified below shall remain in this capacity regarding any applications and subsequently issued permits related to these activities indefinitely unless an express written request to terminate this authorization, signed by me, is submitted to the Town of Ithaca Planning Department 1/we also certify that 1/we have caused the land to be surveyed and divided; that 1/we agree and guarantee to divide the property as shown on the finally approved subdivision plat and an related application documents; and that /Ave make any dedications indicated on the final subdivision plat. Project/Activity for which Application is being made: NSignature of Owner(s): 01. 2 b 123 OV Signature of Owner(s): F Date: Ol • at a3 Printed Owner(s) Name: 6 C 1 K4/Vj Printed Owner(s) Name: AAw � `ry �r Cy- I , v-h w, Printed Name of Applicant/ ` Owner's Authorized Agent: ��+ dwn SD I �j� � �yku(\ 0 t. Address: Ca)t s City: State: �'� Zip Code: Telephone Number:D�.. Email Address: Signature of ApplicantlAgent: Date: 5/1/2022 Once completed, please submit this form to the Town of Ithaca Planning Department. Department of Planning & COMMISSIONER Katherine Borgella Sustainability DEPUTY COMMISSIONER `J M. Megan McDonald 121 E. Court St, Ithaca, N.Y. 148501 Phone: (607) 274-55601 tompkinscountyny.gov/planning January 19, 2023 Christine Balestra, Planner Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: Review Pursuant to §239 -1, -m and -n of New York State General Municipal Law Proposed Action: Proposed subdivision, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel #35.-1-18, Cortright, Owner; Town of Ithaca, Applicant. Dear Ms. Balestra: This letter acknowledges your referral of the proposed action identified above for review by the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability pursuant to §239 -1, -m and -n of the New York State General Municipal Law. We have determined the proposed action will have a significant county -wide or inter -community impact. Therefore, we recommend modification of the proposed action. If the decision -making body does not incorporate the recommended modification, such approval will require a vote of a majority plus one of all members of the decision -making body. Recommended Modification • We understand the intent of this subdivision is to convey Parcel B to public ownership and protection. We recommend that this conveyance become a clear condition of the subdivision approval by the Town. The purpose of this recommendation is to protect the important natural resources found on Parcel B, which is largely located in a Special Flood Hazard Area and includes portions of the Cayuga Inlet Floodplain UNA (UNA-147), a perennial stream, and Palustrine Wetlands. We look forward to receiving notification on the final action taken by your municipality within 30 days of decision, as required by State law. Sincerely, Katherine Borgella, AICP Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability Cc: Amanda Champion, Tompkins County Legislator, District 12 Creating and implementing plans that position Tompkins County communities to thrive.