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11.26.24FullEnvironnzentalAssessrnentFormPart1-ProjectandSettingInstructionsforCompletingPart1Part1istobecompletedbytheapplicantorprojectsponsor.Responsesbecomepartoftheapplicationforapprovalorfbnding,aresubjecttopublicreview,andmaybesubjecttofUrtherverification.CompletePartIbasedoninformationcurrentlyavailable.Ifadditionalresearchorinvestigationwouldbeneededtofullyrespondtoanyitem,pleaseanswerasthoroughlyaspossiblebasedoncurrentinformation;indicatewhethermissinginformationdoesnotexist,orisnotreasonablyavailabletothesponsor;and,whenpossible,generallydescribeworkorstudieswhichwouldbenecessarytoupdateorfullydevelopthatinformation.Applicants/sponsorsmustcompleteallitemsinSectionsA&B.InSectionsC,U&B,mostitemscontainaninitialquestionthatmustbeansweredeither“Yes”or“No”.Iftheanswertotheinitialquestionis“Yes”,completethesub-questionsthatfollow.Iftheanswertotheinitialquestionis“No”,proceedtothenextquestion.SectionFallowstheprojectsponsortoidenti&andattachanyadditionalinformation.Section0requiresthenameandsignatureoftheapplicantorprojectsponsortoveri1’thattheinformationcontainedinPart1isaccurateandcomplete.A.ProjectandApplicant/SponsorInformation.NameofActionorProject:BellAtlanticMobileSystemsLLC,dib/aVerizonWireless-UnmannedWirelessCommunicationsFacility.“SunnyView”ProjectLocation(describe,andattachagenerallocationmap):IllWiedmaierCt,Ithaca,NewYork14850BriefDescriptionofProposedAction(includepurposeorneed)?roPosedactionissiteplan,specialpermitapprov,t.by-tl,?ePlanningBoard,andaheightvariancebytheZoningBoardofAppeals(ChIBollAtlanticMobileSystemsLLC,dlb/aVerizonWireless(‘VerizonWireless’or“Applicant”)proposestheinstallationofai1unktinedwirelesscommunicationsfacilitylocatedonii...r,.’r...L,.S,,.lJr..r..L,L..l..,l.,.....LJ.....V.i...J.,.J,,Ct0.0esSouttreastfBurnsRoad.AccesstotheproposedfacilitywilloriginatefromWledmaierCtimprovingexistinggraveldrivoway.111WiedmaierIngeneral,theinstallationwillconsistofthefollowing:an134’tallmonopole(138’including4’lIght,nine(9)antennasandrelatedequipmenttobemountedtothetoweratacenter-lineheightof130’,cellularandutilityequipmentatgradeinaproposed50’x50’fencedmpound.Theprojectalsoincludtheinstallationofpowerandfiberutilitiestoservicethefacility,includingageneratorona4’x8’concretepad.NameofApplicant/Sponsor:Telephone:(585)313-3027BellAtlanticMobileSystemsLLC,dlbfaVerizonWireless;attn:LindsayBeckwithE-Mail:Iindsay.beckwithverizonwireless.comAddress:1275JohnStreet,Suite100CityfPO:WestHenriettaState:NYZipCode:14586ProjectContact(ifnotsameassponsor;givenameandtitle/role):Telephone:(585)263-1000NixonPeabody,LLP;attn:RobertW.Burgdorf,Esq.E-Mail:rburgdorfnixonpeabody.comAddress:1300ClintonSquareCity/PO:State:ZipCode:NYI14604RochesterIPropertyOwner(ifnotsameassponsor):Telephone:SRobertsWCLandLLCE-Mail:Address:111WiedmalerCtCityfPO:jState:NYZipCode:14850ithacaPage1of13FEAF2019 B.GovernmentApprovalsB.GovernmentApprovals,Funding,orSponsorship.(“Funding”includesgrants,loans,taxrelief,andanyotherformsoffinancialassistance.)GovernmentEntityIfYes:IdentifyAgencyandApproval(s)ApplicationDateRequired(Actualorprojected)a.CityCouncil,TownBoard,DYesDNoorVillage_Board_ofTrusteesb.City,TownorVillageZIYesDNoPlanningBoard-SpecialUsePermit&SitePlanTBDmtgs10/1&10/29/24PlanningBoardorCommissionApprovalc.City,TownorIZIYesCNoBoardofAppeals-AreaVarianceTBDmtg1112024Village_ZoningBoard_ofAppealsci.OtherlocalagenciesYesDNoBuildingDepartment-BuildingPermitTBDe.Countyagencies‘YesDNoTCPlanningDeptGML239referral(cj5)responsereCd9/13/2024f.RegionalagenciesQYesDNog.StateagenciesCYesDNoh.FederalagenciesCYesDNoi.CoastalResources./.IstheprojectsitewithinaCoastalArea,orthewaterfrontareaofaDesignatedInlandWaterway?CYesØNoii.IstheprojectsitelocatedinacommunitywithanapprovedLocalWaterfrontRevitalizationProgram?V’YeNo3///.IstheprojectsitewithinaCoastalErosionHazardArea?CYes_C.PlanningandZoningC.1.Planningandzoningactions.Willadministrativeorlegislativeadoption,oramendmentofaplan,locallaw,ordinance,ruleorregulationbetheDYeslNoonlyapproval(s)whichmustbegrantedtoenabletheproposedactiontoproceed?.IfYes,completesectionsC,Fand0.•IfNo,proceedtoquestionC.2andcompleteallremainingsectionsandquestionsinPart1C.2.Adoptedlanduseplans.a.Doanymunicipally-adopted(city,town,villageorcounty)comprehensivelanduseplan(s)IncludethesiteYesCNowheretheproposedactionwouldbelocated?IfYes,doesthecomprehensiveplanincludespecificrecommendationsforthesitewheretheproposedactionCYesINowouldbeLocated?b.Isthesiteoftheproposedactionwithinanylocalorregionalspecialplanningdistrict(forexample:Greenway;QYesZNoBrownfieldOpportunityArea(BOA);designatedStateorFederalheritagearea;watershedmanagementplan;orother?)IfYes,identifytheplan(s):c.Istheproposedactionlocatedwhollyorpartiallywithinanarealistedinanadoptedmunicipalopenspaceplan,DYesØNooranadoptedmunicipalfarmlandprotectionplan?IfYes,identifytheplan(s):Page2of13 C.3.Zoninga.Isthesiteoftheproposedactionlocatedinamunicipalitywithanadoptedzoninglaworordinance.ØYesQNoIfYes,whatisthezoningclassification(s)includinganyapplicableoverlaydistrict?MediumDensityResidential(MDR)&Conservation(C)b.Istheuseperrhittedorallowedbyaspecialorconditionalusepermit?IYesDNoc.Isazoningchangerequestedaspartoftheproposedaction?DYesNoIfYes,LWhatistheproposednewzoningforthesite?C.4.Existingcommunityservices.a.Inwhatschooldistrictistheprojectsitelocated?IthacaCitySchoolDistdctb.Whatpoliceorotherpublicprotectionforcesservetheprojectsite?TompkinsCountySheriffc.Whichfireprotectionandemergencymedicalservicesservetheprojectsite?IthacaFireDepartmentStation2d.Whatparksservetheprojectshe?EastemHeightsPark,TudorPark,HungerfordHeightsParkD.ProjectDetailsD.1.ProposedandPotentialDevelopmenta.Whatisthegeneralnatureoftheproposedaction(e.g.,residential,industrial,commercial,recreational;ifmixed,includeallcomponents)?Unmannedtelecommunicationsfacilityb.a.Totalacreageofthesiteoftheproposedaction?‘12.34acresb.Totalacreagetobephysicallydisturbed?.46+1-o)(acres(perSWPPP)c.Totalacreage(projectsiteandanycontiguousproperties)ownedorcontrolledbytheapplicantorprojectsponsor?0.13acresc.Istheproposedactionanexpansionofanexistingprojectoruse?DYesZNoI.IfYes,whatistheapproximatepercentageoftheproposedexpansionandidentifytheunits(e.g.,acres,miles,housingunits,squarefeet)?%_______________________Units:_______________________d.Istheproposedactionasubdivision)ordoesitincludeasubdivision?DYesNoIfYes,1.Purposeortypeofsubdivision?(e.g.,residential,industrial,commercial;ifmixed,specifytypes)ii.Isacluster/conservationlayoutproposed?DYesQNoiii.Numberoflotsproposed?________iv.Minimumandmaximumproposedlotsizes?Minimum__________Maximum__________e.Willtheproposedactionbeconstructedinmultiplephases?DYesNoLIfNo,anticipatedperiodofconstruction:2monthsii.IfYes:•Totalnumberofphasesanticipated_____•Anticipatedcommencementdateofphase1(includingdemolition)_____month_____year•Anticipatedcompletiondateoffinalphase_____monthyear•Generallydescribeconnectionsorrelationshipsamongphases,includinganycontingencieswhereprogressofonephasemaydeterminetimingordurationoffuturephases:____________________________________________________________________Page3of13 f.Doestheprojectincludenewresidentialuses?EIYes2INoIfYes,shownumbersofunitsproposed.OneFamilyJFamilyThreeFamilyMultipleFamily(fçorflM1InitialPhase____________________________________________________________________Atcompletionofallphases_______________________________________________________________g.Doestheproposedactionincludenewnon-residentialconstruction(includingexpansions)?YesQNoIfYes,i.Totalnumberofstructures1(tower)ILDimensions(infeet)oflargestproposedstructure:138’height;5’width;and________lengthill.Approximateextentofbuildingspacetobeheatedorcooled:asquarefeeth.DoestheproposedactionincludeconstructionorotheractivitiesthatwillresultintheimpoundmentofanyDYes1Noliquids,suchascreationofawatersupply,reservoir,pond,lake,wastelagoonorotherstorage?IfYes,i.Purposeoftheimpoundment:_______________________________________________________________________________ii.Ifawaterimpoundment,theprincipalsourceofthewater:DGroundwaterCSurfacewaterstreamsElOtherspecify:(ILIfotherthanwater,identifythetypeofimpounded/containedliquidsandtheirsource.iv.Approximatesizeoftheproposedimpoundment.Volume:_____________milliongallons;surfacearea:_____________acresv.Dimensionsoftheproposeddamorimpoundingstructure:________height;_______lengthvi.Constructionmethod)materialsfortheproposeddamorimpoundingstructure(e.g.,earthfill,rock,wood,concrete):P.2.ProjectOperationsa.Doestheproposedactionincludeanyexcavation,mining,ordredging,duringconstruction,operations,orboth?flYesIZINo(Notincludinggeneralsitepreparation,gradingorinstallationofutilitiesorfoundationswhereallexcavatedmaterialswillremainonsite)IfYes:I.Whatisthepurposeoftheexcavationordredging?_________________________________________________________________ii.Howmuchmaterial(includingrock,earth,sediments,etc.)isproposedtoberemovedfromthesite?•Volume(specifytonsorcubicyards):_____________________________________________•Overwhatdurationoftime?______________________________________________________(ILDescribenatureandcharacteristicsofmaterialstobeexcavatedordredged,andplanstouse,manageordisposeofthem.iv,Willtherebeonsitedewateringorprocessingofexcavatedmaterials?EWDNoIfyes,describe.v.Whatisthetotalareatobedredgedorexcavated?___________________________________________acresvi.Whatisthemaximumareatobeworkedatanyonetime?acresviLWhatwouldbethemaximumdepthofexcavationordredging?__________________________feetviii.Willtheexcavationrequireblasting?flYesCNoix.Summarizesitereclamationgoalsandplan:__________________________________________________________________________b.Wouldtheproposedactioncauseorresultinalterationof,increaseordecreaseinsizeof,orencroachmentCYesNointoanyexistingwetland,waterbody,shoreline,beachoradjacentarea?IfYes:I.Identifythewetlandorwaterbodywhichwouldbeaffected(byname,waterindexnumber,wetlandmapnumberorgeographicdescription):Page4of13 ii.Describehowtheproposedactionwouldaffectthatwaterbodyorwetland,e.g.excavation,fill,placementofstructures,oralterationofchannels,banksandshorelines.Indicateextentofactivities,alterationsandadditionsinsquarefeetoracres:iii.Willtheproposedactioncauseorresultindisturbancetobottomsediments?EJYesEINoIfYes,describe:_________________________________________________________________iv.Willtheproposedactioncauseorresultinthedestructionorremovalofaquaticvegetation?UYesElNoIfYes:•acresofaquaticvegetationproposedtoberemoved:______________________________________________________________•expectedacreageofaquaticvegetationremainingafterprojectcompletion:___________________________________________•purposeofproposedremoval(e.g.beachclearing,invasivespeciescontrol,boataccess):___________________________•proposedmethodofplantremoval:_______________________________________________________________________•ifchemical/herbicidetreatmentwillbeused,speci&product(s):__________ ___________ _ ___________ _ ___________ _ ______v.Describeanyproposedreclamation/mitigationfollowingdisturbance:___________ _ ___________ _ ___________ _ ___________ _ ____c.Willtheproposedactionuse,orcreateanewdemandforwater?CYesØNoIfYes:i.Totalanticipatedwaterusage/demandperday:____________________________gallons/dayii.Willtheproposedactionobtainwaterfromanexistingpublicwatersupply?CYesElNoIfYes:•Nameofdistrictorservicearea:-—•Doestheexistingpublicwatersupplyhavecapacitytoservetheproposal?CYesElNo•Istheprojectsiteintheexistingdistrict?CYesDNo•Isexpansionofthedistrictneeded?QYesDNo•Doexistinglinesservetheprojectsite?DYesElNoiii.Willlineextensionwithinanexistingdistrictbenecessarytosupplytheproject?DYesEINoIfYes:•Describeextensionsorcapacityexpansionsproposedtoservethisproject:________ _______ _______ _______ ___ _______ ____•Source(s)ofsupplyforthedistrict:_____ ___________ _ ___________ _ ___________ _ ___________ _ ___________ _ __________iv.Isanewwatersupplydistrictorserviceareaproposedtobeformedtoservetheprojectsite?CYesElNoIf,Yes:•Applicant/sponsorfornewdistrict:________________________________________________________________________•Dateapplicationsubmittedoranticipated:_____________________________________________________________________•Proposedsource(s)ofsupplyfornewdistrict:_____________________________________________________________________v.Ifapublicwatersupplywillnotbeused,describeplanstoprovidewatersupplyfortheproject:___________________________vi.Ifwatersupplywillbefromwells(publicorprivate),whatisthemaximumpumpingcapacity:_____ __gallons/minute.d.Willtheproposedactiongenerateliquidwastes?DYes1NoIfYes:LTotalanticipatedliquidwastegenerationperday:___ _____ ___ ____gallons/dayii.Natureofliquidwastestobegenerated(e.g.,sanitarywastewater,industrial;ifcombination,describeallcomponentsandapproximatevolumesorproportionsofeach):____________________________________________________________________iiLWilltheproposedactionuseanyexistingpublicwastewatertreatmentfacilities?DYesEJNoIfYes:•Nameofwastewatertreatmentplanttobeused:__________________________________________________________________•Name ofdis tri ct :______ ___________ _ ___________ _ ___________ _ ___________ _•Doestheexistingwastewatertreatmentplanthavecapacitytoservetheproject?EjYesElNo•Istheprojectsiteintheexistingdistrict?DYesUNo•Isexpansionofthedistrictneeded?DYesQNoPage5of13 •Doexistingsewerlinesservetheprojectsite?UYesDNo•Willalineextensionwithinanexistingdistrictbenecessarytoservetheproject?DYesIJNoIfYes;•Describeextensionsorcapacityexpansionsproposedtoservethisproject;_______________________________________iv.Willanewwastewater(sewage)treatmentdistrictbeformedtoservetheprojectsite?DYesONoIfYes:•Applicant/sponsorfornewdistrict:______________________________________________________________________•Dateapplicationsubmittedoranticipated:____________________________________________________________________•Whatisthereceivingwaterforthewastewaterdischarge?________________________________________________________v.Ifpublicfacilitieswillnotbeused,describeplanstoprovidewastewatertreatmentfortheproject,includingspeciingproposedreceivingwater(nameandclassificationifsurfacedischargeordescribesubsurfacedisposalplans):vi.Describeanyplansordesignstocapture,recycleorreuseliquidwaste:_____________________________________________________e.Willtheproposedactiondisturbmorethanoneacreandcreatestormwaterrunoff,eitherfromnewpointQYesØNosources(i.e.ditches,pipes,swales,curbs,guttersorotherconcentratedflowsofstormwater)ornon-pointsource(i.e.sheetflow)duringconstructionorpostconstruction?IfYes:LHowmuchimpervioussurfacewilltheprojectcreateinrelationtototalsizeofprojectparcel?______Squarefeetor______acres(impervioussurface)______Squarefeetor______acres(parcelsize)ii.Describetypesofnewpointsources.___________________________________________________________________________________ilLWherewillthestormwaterrunoffbedirected(i.e.on-sitestormwatermanagementfacility/structures,adjacentproperties,groundwater,on-sitesurfacewateroroff-sitesurfacewaters)?•Iftosurfacewaters,identifyreceivingwaterbodiesorwetlands:______________________________________________________•Willstormwaterrunoffflowtoadjacentproperties?DYes[]Noiv,Doestheproposedplanminimizeimpervioussurfaces,useperviousmaterialsorcollectandre-usestormwater?CYesZNof.Doestheproposedactioninclude,orwillituseon-site,oneormoresourcesofairemissions,includingfuelYesDNocombustion,wasteincineration,orotherprocessesoroperations?IfYes,identify;I.Mobilesourcesduringprojectoperations(e.g.,heavyequipment,fleetordeliveryvehicles)N/Aii.Stationarysourcesduringconstruction(e.g.,powergeneration,structuralheating,batchplant,crushers)ConstructioneQuipmentilLStationarysourcesduringoperations(e.g.,processemissions,largeboilers,electricgeneration)Backupgeneratorg.WillanyairemissionsourcesnamedinD.Zf(above),requireaNYStateAirRegistration,AirFacilityPermit,DYesNoorFederalCleanAirActTitleIVorTitleVPermit?IfYes:i.IstheprojectsitelocatedinanAirqualitynon-attainmentarea?(ArearoutinelyorperiodicallyfailstomeetDYesDNoambientairqualitystandardsforallorsomepartsoftheyear)II.Inadditiontoemissionsascalculatedintheapplication,theprojectwillgenerate;•___________Tons/year(shorttons)ofCarbonDioxide(C02)•___________Tons/year(shorttons)ofNitrousOxide(N20)•-Tons/year(shorttons)ofPerfluorocarbons(PFCs)•___________Tons/year(shorttons)ofSulfurHexafluoride(SF6)•___________Tons/year(shorttons)ofCarbonDioxideequivalentofHydroflourocarbons(HFCs)•___________Tons/year(shorttons)ofHazardousAirPollutants(HAPs)Page6of13 h.Willtheproposedactiongenerateoremitmethane(including,butnotlimitedto,sewagetreatmentplants,LJYesØNolandfills,compostingfacilities)?IfYes:i.Estimatemethanegenerationintons/year(metric):____________ __ _________ __ ___________ __ _________ __ ___________ __ _________ __ __ii.Describeanymethanecapture,controloreliminationmeasuresincludedinprojectdesign(e.g.,combustiontogenerateheatorelectricity,flaring):i.Willtheproposedactionresultinthereleaseofairpollutantsfromopen-airoperationsorprocesses,suchasQYesNoquarryorlandfilloperations?IfYes:Describeoperationsandnatureofemissions(e.g.,dieselexhaust,rockparticulates/dust):j.WilltheproposedactionresultinasubstantialincreaseintrafficabovepresentlevelsorgeneratesubstantialCYesNonewdemandfortransportationfacilitiesorservices?IfYes;I.Whenisthepeaktrafficexpected(Checkallthatapply);ElMorningCEveningCWeekendCRandomlybetweenhoursof__________to________ILForcommercialactivitiesonly,projectednumberoftrucktrips/dayandtype(e.g.,semitrailersanddumptrucks):iii.Parkingspaces:Existing______________________ProposedNetincrease/decrease_________________________iv.Doestheproposedactionincludeanyshareduseparking?DYesONoV.Iftheproposedactionincludesanymodificationofexistingroads,creationofnewroadsorchangeinexistingaccess,describe:vLArepublic/privatetransportationservice(s)orfacilitiesavailablewithin‘/2mileoftheproposedsite?QYesQNoviiWilltheproposedactionincludeaccesstopublictransportationoraccommodationsforuseofhybrid,electricQYesQNoorotheralternativefueledvehicles?viii.WilltheproposedactionincludeplansforpedestrianorbicycleaccommodationsforconnectionstoexistingQYesQNopedestrianorbicycleroutes?k.Willtheproposedaction(forcommercialorindustrialprojectsonly)generateneworadditionaldemandYesQNoforenergy?IfYes:LEstimateannualelectricitydemandduringoperationoftheproposedaction:__________ ___________ __ _________ __ ___________ _Minimalincreaseinelectricalpowerusageasnecessarytooperatethefacility.ii.Anticipatedsources/suppliersofelectricityfortheproject(e.g.,on-sitecombustion,on-siterenewnble,viagridllocalutility,orother):Localutiljyiii.Willtheproposedactionrequireanew,oranupgrade,toanexistingsubstation?flYesNo1.Hoursofoperation.Answerallitemswhichapply.LDuringConstruction:II.DuringOperations:•Monday-Friday:Sam-5pm•Monday-Friday:24hours•Saturday:____________________________________•Saturday:-24hours•Sunday:__________________________________•Sunday:24hours•Holidays:-•Holidays:24hoursPage7of13 m.Willtheproposedactionproducenoisethatwillexceedexistingambientnoiselevelsduringconstruction,1YesONooperation,orboth?Ifyes:i.Providedetailsincludingsources,timeofdayandduration:Duringconstruction,noiseassociatedwiththeoperationofconstructionequipment.Duringoperation,noiseassociatedwiththeoperationofbackupgenerator.ii.Willtheproposedactionremoveexistingnaturalbarriersthatcouldactasanoisebarrierorscreen?CYesWINoDescribe:n.Willtheproposedactionhaveoutdoorlighting?ZYesDNoIfyes:LDescribesource(s),location(s),heightoffixture(s),direction/aim,andproximitytonearestoccupiedstructures:One(1)switchoperatedI..EDlightfixtureattachedtotheh-frameatgrade,designedtoilluminatetheareainandaroundtheVerizonequipmentonly.ii.Willproposedactionremoveexistingnaturalbarriersthatcouldactasalightbarrierorscreen?CYesØNoDescribe:o.Doestheproposedactionhavethepotentialtoproduceodorsformorethanonehourperday?ElYes2INoIfYes,describepossiblesources,potentialfrequencyanddurationofodoremissions,andproximitytonearestoccupiedstructures:p.Willtheproposedactionincludeanybulkstorageofpetroleum(combinedcapacityofover1,100gallons)QYesØNoorchemicalproducts185gallonsinabovegroundstorageoranyamountinundergroundstorage?IfYes:i.Product(s)tobestoredILVolume(s)_______perunittime____________(e.g.,month,year)(ILGenerally,describetheproposedstoragefacilities:________________________________________________________________________q.Willtheproposedaction(commercial,industrialandrecreationalprojectsonly)usepesticides(i.e.,herbicides,ElYesNoinsecticides)duringconstructionoroperation?IfYes:i.Describeproposedtreatment(s):(I.WilltheproposedactionuseIntegratedPestManagementPractices?CYesElNor.Willtheproposedaction(commercialorindustrialprojectsonly)involveorrequirethemanagementordisposalCYesØNoofsolidwaste(excludinghazardousmaterials)?IfYes:LDescribeanysolidwaste(s)tobegeneratedduringconstructionoroperationofthefacility:•Construction:______________________tonsper_________________(unitoftime)•Operation:_____________________tonsper_________________(unitoftime)ii.Describeanyproposalsforon-siteminimization,recyclingorreuseofmaterialstoavoiddisposalassolidwaste:•Construction:•Operation:iiLProposeddisposalmethods/facilitiesforsolidwastegeneratedon-site:•Construction:•Operation:Page8of13 s.Doestheproposedactionincludeconstructionormodificationofasolidwastemanagementfacility?QYesNoIfYes:i.Typeofmanagementorhandlingofwasteproposedforthesite(e.g.,recyclingortransferstation,composting,landfill,orotherdisposalactivities):ii.Anticipatedrateofdisposal/processing:•_______ _Tons/month,iftransferorothernon-combustion/thermaltreatment,or•________Tons/hour,ifcombustionorthermaltreatmentiii.Iflandfill,anticipatedsitelife:____________________________________yearst.Willtheproposedactionatthesiteinvolvethecommercialgeneration,treatment,storage,ordisposalofhazardousLJYesINowaste?IfYes:I.Name(s)ofallhazardouswastesorconstituentstobegenerated,handledormanagedatfacility:_____ _______ __ii.Generallydescribeprocessesoractivitiesinvolvinghazardouswastesorconstituents:_________________________iii.Specifyamounttobehandledorgenerated_____tons/monthiv.Describeanyproposalsforon-siteminimization,recyclingorreuseofhazardousconstituents:_________ ______v.Willanyhazardouswastesbedisposedatanexistingoffsitehazardouswastefacility?IfYes:providenameandlocationoffacility:________________________________________________________IfNo:describeproposedmanagementofanyhazardouswasteswhichwillnotbesenttoahazardouswastefacility:LJYesLINoE.SiteandSettingofProposedActionE.1.Landusesonandsurroundingtheprojectsitea.Existinglanduses.i.Checkallusesthatoccuron,adjoiningandneartheprojectsite.DUrbanflIndustrialElCommercialIResidential(suburban)1Rural(non-farm)lForestCAgricultureCAquaticUOther(specify):ii.Ifmixofuses,generallydescribe:b.Landusesandcovertypesontheprojectsite.LanduseorCurrentAcreageAfterChangeCovertypeAcreageProjectCompletion(Acres+/-)•Roads,buildings,andotherpavedorimpervioussurfaces0.500.500.0•Forested,9.269.26-0.0•Meadows,grasslandsorbrushlands(nonagricultural,includingabandonedagricultural)2.582.580.0•Agricultural(incLudes_active_orchards,_field,_greenhouse_etc.)•Surfacewaterfeatures(lakes,_ponds,_streams,_rivers,_etc.)•Wetlands(freshwaterortidal)•Non-vegetated(barerock,earthorfill)•OtherDescribe:Page9of13 c.Istheprojectsitepresentlyusedbymembersofthecommunityforpublicrecreation?DYesENoLIfYes:explain:d.Arethereanyfacilitiesservingchildren,theelderly,peoplewithdisabilities(e.g.,schools,hospitals,licensedQYesNodaycarecenters,orgrouphomes)within1500feetoftheprojectsite?IfYes,ClosestfacilitiesareCoddingtonRoadCommunityCenter(4800+!-feetaway),EastIthacaPreschoolI.IdentifyFacilities:(T.Dryden,4500+!-feetaway),andIthacaMediaArts(4800+!-feetawaty).Therearenohospitalsorgrouphomesanywherenearthesite.e.Doestheprojectsitecontainanexistingdam?DYesNoIfYes:i.Dimensionsofthedamandimpoundment:•Damheight:_________________________________feet•Damlength:_____________________________________feet•Surfacearea:_______________________________________acres•Volumeimpounded:_________________________________gallonsORacre-feetii.Dam’sexistinghazardclassification:______________________________________________________________________________________iii.Providedateandsummarizeresultsoflastinspection:f.Hastheprojectsiteeverbeenusedasamunicipal,commercialorindustrialsolidwastemanagementfacility,IE1YesNoordoestheprojectsiteadjoinpropertywhichisnow,orwasatonetime,usedasasolidwastemanagementfacility?IfYes:I.Hasthefacilitybeenformallyclosed?DYesCNo•Ifyes,citesources/documentation:_________________________________________________________________________ii.Describethelocationoftheprojectsiterelativetotheboundariesofthesolidwastemanagementfacility:litDescribeanydevelopmentconstraintsduetothepriorsolidwasteactivities:_________________________________________________g.Havehazardouswastesbeengenerated,treatedandlordisposedofatthesite,ordoestheprojectsiteadjoinEIYesØNopropertywhichisnoworwasatonetimeusedtocommerciallytreat,storeand/ordisposeofhazardouswaste?IfYes:i.Describewaste(s)handledandwastemanagementactivities,includingapproximatetimewhenactivitiesoccurred:h.Potentialcontaminationhistory.Hastherebeenareportedspillattheproposedprojectsite,orhaveanyCYesNoremedialactionsbeenconductedatoradjacenttotheproposedsite?IfYes:LIsanyportionofthesitelistedontheNYSDECSpillsIncidentsdatabaseorEnvironmentalSiteDYesEJNoRemediationdatabase?Checkallthatapply:oYes—SpillsIncidentsdatabaseProvideDECIDnumber(s):________________________________oYes—EnvironmentalSiteRemediationdatabaseProvideDECIDnumber(s):________________________________UNeitherdatabaseii.IfsitehasbeensubjectofRCRAcorrectiveactivities,describecontrolmeasures:____________________________________________iii.Istheprojectwithin2000feetofanysiteintheNYSDECEnvironmentalSiteRetnediationdatabase?LJYesDNoIfyes,provideDECIDnumber(s):________________________________________________________________________________iv.Ifyesto(i),(ii)or(iii)above,describecurrentstatusofsite(s):Page10of13 v.Istheprojectsitesubjecttoaninstitutionalcontrollimitingpropertyuses?E]YesDNo•Ifyes,DECsiteIDnumber:-•Describethetypeofinstitutionalcontrol(e.g.,deedrestrictionoreasement):_________ ___________ _ ___________ _ ______•Describeanyuselimitations:________ _________ __ ___________ __ _________ __ ___________ __ _________ __ ___________ __ ________•Describeanyengineeringcontrols:_____ _______ _ _______ _ _______ _ _______ _ _______ _ _______ _ ________ ________ _______•Willtheprojectaffecttheinstitutionalorengineeringcontrolsinplace?QYescINo•Explain:E.2.NaturalResourcesOnorNearProjectSitea.Whatistheaveragedepthtobedrockontheprojectsite?7+feetb.Aretherebedrockoutcroppingsontheprojectsite?LJYesIZjNoIfYes,whatproportionofthesiteiscomprisedofbedrockoutcroppings?_________ ________ _c.Predominantsoiltype(s)presentonprojectsite:Hs0384.3%HzE15.7%__ _______ _ _____________%d.Whatistheaveragedepthtothewatertableontheprojectsite?Average:18-24inchesfeete.Drainagestatusofprojectsitesoils:QWellDrained:_____%ofsiteIModeratelyWellDrained:100%ofsiteQPoorlyDrained_____%ofsitef.Approximateproportionofproposedactionsitewithslopes:0-10%:100%ofsite10-15%:_____%ofsiteD15%orgreater:______%ofsiteg.Arethereanyuniquegeologicfeaturesontheprojectsite?EIYesNoIfYes,describe:h.Surfacewaterfeatures.i.Doesanyportionoftheprojectsitecontainwetlandsorotherwaterbodies(includingstreams,rivers,S’eNo)pondsortakes)?ii.Doanywetlandsorotherwaterbodiesadjointheprojectsite?QYesNEIfYestoeitheriorii,continue.IfNo,skiptoE.2.i.ilLAreanyofthewetlandsorwaterbodieswithinoradjoiningtheprojectsiteregulatedbyanyfederal,EJYesØNostateorlocalagency?iv.Foreachidentifiedregulatedwetlandandwaterbodyontheprojectsite,providethefollowinginformation:•Streams:NameUnnamedstreamalongeasternpropertyboundary4-gClassificationUnregulatedbystate/federal•LakesorPonds:Name(zL2JClassificationagencies•Wetlands:Name________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ____ApproximateSize___________________•WetlandNo.(ifregulatedbyDEC)______________________________v.AreanyoftheabovewaterbodieslistedinthemostrecentcompilationofNYSwaterquality-impairedDYesØN0waterbodies?Ifyes,nameofimpairedwaterbody/bodiesandbasisforlistingasimpaired:__________ __ ___________ __ ___________ __ _________i.IstheprojectsiteinadesignatedFloodway?DYesNoj.Istheprojectsiteinthe100-yearFloodplain?DYesØNok.Istheprojectsiteinthe500-yearFloodplain?LJYesØNo1.Istheprojectsitelocatedover,orimmediatelyadjoining,aprimary,principalorsolesourceaquifer?ØYesLJNoIfYes:I.Nameofaquifer:PrincipalAquIferPage11of13 m.Identifythepredominantwildlifespeciesthatoccupyorusetheprojectsite:________________________________RabbitsSquirrelsSkunksChipmunksOppossumsFoxesBirdsRaccoonsDeern.Doestheprojectsitecontainadesignatedsignificantnaturalcommunity?DYesØNoIfYes:I.Describethehabitat/community(composition,function,nndbasisfordesignation):______________________________________ii.Source(s)ofdescriptionorevaluation;_________________________________________________________________________________iii.Extentofcommunity/habitat:•Currently:_________________________acres•Followingcompletionofprojectasproposed:_______________________acres•Gainorloss(indicate+or-):__________________________acreso.DoesprojectsitecontainanyspeciesofplantoranimalthatislistedbythefederalgovemmentorNYSasQYesØNoendangeredorthreatened,ordoesitcontainanyareasidentifiedashabitatforanendangeredorthreatenedspecies?IfYes:/.Speciesandlisting(endangeredorthreatened):__________________________________________________________________________________________p.DoestheprojectsitecontainanyspeciesofplantoranimalthatislistedbyNYSasrare,orasaspeciesofDYesJNospecialconcern?IfYes:1.Speciesandlisting:q.Tstheprojectsiteoradjoiningareacurrentlyusedforhunting,trapping,fishingorshellfishing?QYesNoIfyes,giveabriefdescriptionofhowtheproposedactionmayaffectthatuse:E.3.DesignatedPublicResourcesOnorNearProjectSitea.Istheprojectsite,oranyportionofit,locatedinadesignatedagriculturaldistrictcertifiedpursuanttoQYesIZJNoAgricultureandMarketsLaw,Article25-AA,Section303and304?IfYes,providecountyplusdistrictname/number:b.Areagriculturallandsconsistingofhighlyproductivesoilspresent?DYesIZJNo1.IfYes;acreage(s)onprojectsite?ii.Source(s)ofsoilrating(s):c.Doestheprojectsitecontainallorpartof,orisitsubstantiallycontiguousto,aregisteredNationalQYesNoNaturalLandmark?IfYes:/.Natureofthenaturallandmark:BiologicalCommunityCGeologicalFeatureitProvidebriefdescriptionoflandmark,includingvaluesbehinddesignationandapproximatesize/extent:d.IstheprojectsitelocatedinordoesitadjoinastatelistedCriticalEnvironmentalArea?QYesJNoIfYes:I.CEAname:ii.Basisfordesignation:iii.Designatingagencyanddate:Page12of13 e.Doestheprojectsitecontain,orisitsubstantiallycontiguousto,abuilding,archaeologicalsite,ordistrictElYesINowhichislistedontheNationalorStateRegisterofHistoricPlaces,orthathasbeendeterminedbytheCommissioneroftheNYSOfficeofParks,RecreationandHistoricPreservationtobeeligibleforlistingontheStateRegisterofHistoricPlaces?IfYes:i.Natureofhistoric/archaeologicalresource:EArchaeologicalSiteUHistoricBuildingorDistrictii.Name:iii.Briefdescriptionofattributesonwhichlistingisbased:f.Istheprojectsite,oranyportionofit,locatedinoradjacenttoanareadesignatedassensitiveforQYesNoarchaeologicalsitesontheNYStateHistoricPreservationOffice(SHPO)archaeologicalsiteinventory?g.Haveadditionalarchaeologicalorhistoricsite(s)orresourcesbeenidentifiedontheprojectshe?DYesNoIfYes:i.Describepossibleresource(s);__________ _________ __ ___________ __ _________ __ ___________ __ _________ __ ___________ __ _________ __ii.Basisforidentification:h.Istheprojectsitewithinfivesmilesofanyofficiallydesignatedandpubliclyaccessiblefederal,state,orlocalJYesElNoscenicoraestheticresource?IfYes:/.Identifyresource:EasternHeightsPark,TudorPark,HungerfordHeightsParku.Natureof,orbasisfor,designation(e.g.,establishedhighwayoverlook,stateorlocalpark,statehistorictrailorscenicbyway,etc.):Localparkiii.Distancebetweenprojectandresource:1miles.i.IstheprojectsitelocatedwithinadesignatedrivercorridorundertheWild,ScenicandRecreationalRiversQYesNoProgram6NYCRR666?IfYes:i.Identifythenameoftheriveranditsdesignation:_____________________________________________________________________ii.Istheactivityconsistentwithdevelopmentrestrictionscontainedin6NYCRRPart666?QYesUNoF.AdditionalInformntionAttachanyadditionalinformationwhichmaybeneededtoclarifyyourproject.Ifyouhaveidentifiedanyadverseimpactswhichcouldbeassociatedwithyourproposal,pleasedescribethoseimpactsplusanymeasureswhichyouproposetoavoidorminimizethem.G.VerificationIcertifythattheinfomutionprovidedistruetothebestofmyknowledge.Applicant/SponsorNameStevenMatthews,agentonbehalfofapplicantDate413123SignaturerY7i&c,gjc-2trgz%t’tie.ijet..TitleDirectorofEngineeringPRINTFORMPage13of13 EAFMapperSummaryReportMonday,January16,20238:53AMDisclaimer:TheEAFMapperisascreeningtoolintendedtoassistprojectsponsorsandreviewingagenciesinpreparinganenvironmentalassessmentform(EAF).NotallquestionsaskedintheEAFareansweredbytheEAFMapper.AdditionalinformationonanyEAFquestioncanbeobtainedbyconsultingtheEAFWorkbooks.AlthoughtheEAFMapperprovidesthemostup-to-datedigitaldataavailabletoDEC.youmayalsoneedtocontactlocalorotherdatasourcesinordertoobtaindatanotprovidedbytheMapper.Digitaldataisnotasubstituteforagencydeterminations..).#Kmar‘M;tiriq4ITorortto4i±iLtrottBoston-evdaid--..,Prc,.tldencePoiiw.l.,MewYkCdli$mjeinPittabirghPhiladelphiaEMEHTP.(IRCan.E511JapanMETI,snChuia(HonJKc(ncDpitt1aptiiita3•101CGISUse8.1.1[CoastalorWaterfrontArea]Bill[LocalWaterfrontRevitalizationArea]C.2.b.[SpecialPlanningDistrict]E.1.h[DECSpillsorRemediationSite-PotentialContaminationHistory]E.1.h.i[DECSpillsorRemediationSite-Listed]E.1.h.i[DECSpillsorRemediationSite-EnvironmentalSiteRemediationDatabase]E,1.h.iii[Within2000’ofDECRemediationSite]E.2.g[UniqueGeologicFeatures]E.2.h.i[SurfaceWaterFeatures]E.2.h.ii[SurfaceWaterFeatures]E.2.h.iii[SurfaceWaterFeatures]E.2.h.v[ImpairedWaterBodies]E.2.i.[Floodway]E.2.j.[100YearFloodplain]E.2.k.[500YearFloodplain]E.2.l.[Aquifers]E.2.l.[AquiferNames]E.2.n.[NaturalCommunities]NoNoDigitalmappingdataarenotavailableorareincomplete.RefertoEAFWorkbook,Digitalmappingdataarenotavailableorareincomplete.RefertoEAFWorkbook.Digitalmappingdataarenotavailableorareincomplete.RefertoEAFWorkbook.Digitalmappingdataarenotavailableorareincomplete.RefertoEAFWorkbook.NoNoNoNoNoNoDigitalmappingdataarenotavailableorareincomplete.RefertoEAFWorkbook.Digitalmappingdataarenotavailableorareincomplete.RefertoEAFWorkbook.Digitalmappingdataarenotavailableorareincomplete.RefertoEAFWorkbook.YesPrincipalAquiferNoFullEnvironmentalAssessmentForm-EAFMapperSummaryReport E.2.o.[EndangeredorThreatenedSpecies]No...E.2.p.[RarePlantsorAnimals]NoE.3.a.[AgriculturalDistrict]NoE.3.c.[NationalNsfuralLandmark]NoE.3.d[CriticalEnvironmentalArea]NoE.3.e.[NationalorStateRegisterofPlacesorStateEligibleSites]E.3.f.[ArcheologicalSites]E.3.i.[DesignatedRiverCorridor]FullEnvironmentalAssessmentForm-EAFMapperSummaryReportHistoricDigitalmappingdataarenotavailableorareincomplete.RefertoEAFWorkbook.No.:NoII2 FullEnvironmentalAssessmentFormPart2-IdentificationofPotentialProjectImpactsPart2istobecompletedbytheleadagency.Part2isdesignedtohelptheleadagencyinventoryallpotentialresourcesthatcouldbeaffectedbyaproposedprojectoraction.Werecognizethattheleadagency’sreviewer(s)willnotnecessarilybeenvironmentalprofessionals.So,thequestionsaredesignedtowalkareviewerthroughtheassessmentprocessbyprovidingaseriesofquestionsthatcanbeansweredusingtheinformationfoundinPart1.TofurtherassisttheleadagencyincompletingPart2,theformidentifiesthemostrelevantquestionsinPart1thatwillprovidetheinformationneededtoanswerthePart2question.WhenPart2iscompleted,theleadagencywillhaveidentifiedtherelevantenvironmentalareasthatmaybeimpactedbytheproposedactivity.IftheleadagencyisastateagencyandtheactionisinanyCoastalArea,completetheCoastalAssessmentFormbeforeproceedingwiththisassessment.Notes:PleaseseePart3foritemschecked“yes.”Uncheckedboxesare“noimpact.”TipsforcompletingPart2:•ReviewalloftheinformationprovidedinPart1•Reviewanyapplication,maps,supportingmaterialsandtheFullEAFWorkbook.•Answereachofthe18questionsinPart2.•Ifyouanswer“Yes”toanumberedquestion,pleasecompleteallthequestionsthatfollowinthatsection.•Ifyouanswer“No”toanumberedquestion,moveontothenextnumberedquestion.•Checkappropriatecolumntoindicatetheanticipatedsizeoftheimpact.•Proposedprojectsthatwouldexceedanumericthresholdcontainedinaquestionshouldresultinthereviewingagencycheckingthebox“Moderatetolargeimpactmayoccur.”•Thereviewerisnotexpectedtobeanexpertinenvironmentalanalysis.•Ifyouarenotsureorundecidedaboutthesizeofanimpact,itmayhelptoreviewthesub-questionsforthegeneralquestionandconsulttheworkbook.•Whenansweringaquestionconsiderallcomponentsoftheproposedactivity,thatis,the“wholeaction”.•Considerthepossibilityforlong-termandcumulativeimpactsaswellasdirectimpacts.•Answerthequestioninareasonablemannerconsideringthescaleandcontextoftheproject.1.ImpactonLand--Proposedactionmayinvolveconstructionon,orphysicalalterationof,DN0YESthelandsurfaceoftheproposedsite.(SeePart1.D.1)If“Yes“,answerquestionsa-j.If“No“,moveontoSection2.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.TheproposedactionmayinvolveconstructiononlandwheredepthtowatertableisE2dlessthan3feet.b.Theproposedactionmayinvolveconstructiononslopesof15%orgreater.E2fUUc.Theproposedactionmayinvolveconstructiononlandwherebedrockisexposed,orE2aUUgenerallywithin5feetofexistinggroundsurface.d.Theproposedactionmayinvolvetheexcavationandremovalofmorethan1,000tonsD2aUUofnaturalmaterial.e.TheproposedactionmayinvolveconstructionthatcontinuesformorethanoneyearDieUUor_in_multiple_phases.f.Theproposedactionmayresultinincreasederosion,whetherfromphysicalD2e,D2qUdisturbanceorvegetationremoval(includingfromtreatmentbyherbicides).g.Theproposedactionis,ormaybe,locatedwithinaCoastalErosionhazardarea.B1iUUh.Otherimpacts:UUPage1of10 2.ImpactonGeologicalFeaturesTheproposedactionmayresultinthemodificationordestructionof,orinhibitaccessto,anyuniqueorunusuallandformsonthesite(e.g.,cliffs,dunes,NOLIYESminerals,fossils,caves).(SeePart1.E.2.g)If“Yes“,_answer_questions_a_-_c._If_“No“,_move_on_to_Section3.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Identifythespecificlandform(s)attached:E2g00b.TheproposedactionmayaffectorisadjacenttoageologicalfeaturelistedasaE3c00registeredNationalNaturalLandmark.Specificfeature:c.Otherimpacts:003.ImpactsonSurfaceWaterTheproposedactionmayaffectoneormorewetlandsorothersurfacewaterLINOYESbodies(e.g.,streams,rivers,pondsorlakes).(SeePart1.D.2,E.2.h)If“Yes“,_answer_questions_a-1._If“No“,_move_on_to_Section4.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionmaycreateanewwaterbody.D2b,DlhLib.Theproposedactionmayresultinanincreaseordecreaseofover10%ormorethanaD2bLiLi10acreincreaseordecreaseinthesurfaceareaofanybodyofwater.c.Theproposedactionmayinvolvedredgingmorethan100cubicyardsofmaterialD2aLiLifromawetlandorwater_body.d.TheproposedactionmayinvolveconstructionwithinoradjoiningafreshwaterorE2hLiLitidalwetland,orinthebedorbanksofanyotherwaterbody.e.Theproposedactionmaycreateturbidityinawaterbody,eitherfromuplanderosion,D2a,D2hLiLirunofforby_disturbing_bottom_sediments.f.Theproposedactionmayincludeconstructionofoneormoreintake(s)forwithdrawalD2cLiLiofwaterfromsurfacewater.g.Theproposedactionmayincludeconstructionofoneormoreoutfall(s)fordischargeD2dLiLiofwastewatertosurface_water(s).h.Theproposedactionmaycausesoilerosion,orotherwisecreateasourceofD2eListormwaterdischargethatmayleadtosiltationorotherdegradationofreceivingwaterbodies.i.TheproposedactionmayaffectthewaterqualityofanywaterbodieswithinorE2hLidownstreamofthesiteoftheproposedaction.j.TheproposedactionmayinvolvetheapplicationofpesticidesorherbicidesinorD2q,E2hLiLiaround_any_waterbody.k.Theproposedactionmayrequiretheconstructionofnew,orexpansionofexisting,Dla,D2dLiLiwastewatertreatmentfacilities.Page2oflO 1.Otherimpacts:LILI4.ImpactongroundwaterTheproposedactionmayresultinneworadditionaluseofgroundwater,orNOYESmayhavethepotentialtointroducecontaminantstogroundwateroranaquifer.(SeePart1.D.2.a,D.2.c,D.2.d,D.2.p,D.2.q,D.2.t)If“Yes“,answerquestionsa-h.If“No“,moveontoSection5..RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionmayrequirenewwatersupplywells,orcreateadditionaldemandD2cLILIonsuppliesfromexistingwatersupplywells.b.WatersupplydemandfromtheproposedactionmayexceedsafeandsustainableD2cQLIwithdrawalcapacityrateofthelocalsupplyoraquifer.CiteSource:c.TheproposedactionmayalloworresultinresidentialusesinareaswithoutwaterandDia,D2cLILIsewerservices.d.Theproposedactionmayincludeorrequirewastewaterdischargedtogroundwater.D2d,E21LILIe.TheproposedactionmayresultintheconstructionofwatersupplywellsinlocationsD2c,Elf,LILIwheregroundwateris,orissuspectedtobe,contaminated.Elg,Elhf.TheproposedactionmayrequirethebulkstorageofpetroleumorchemicalproductsD2p,E21LILIover_ground_wateroran_aquifer.g.Theproposedactionmayinvolvethecommercialapplicationofpesticideswithin100E2h,D2q,LILIfeetofpotabledrinkingwaterorirrigationsources.E21,D2ch.Otherimpacts:LI5.ImpactonFloodingTheproposedactionmayresultindevelopmentonlandssubjecttoflooding.NOJYES(SeePart1.E.2)If“Yes“,_answer_questions_a_-_g._If“No“,_move_on_to_Section_6.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmay.mayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionmayresultindevelopmentinadesignatedfloodway.E2iLILIb.Theproposedactionmayresultindevelopmentwithina100yearfloodplain.E2jLILIc.Theproposedactionmayresultindevelopmentwithina500yearfloodplain.E2kElLId.Theproposedactionmayresultin,orrequire,modificationofexistingdrainageD2b,D2eLIpatterns.e.Theproposedactionmaychangefloodwaterflowsthatcontributetoflooding.D2b,E2i,LILIE2j,E2kf.Ifthereisadamlocatedonthesiteoftheproposedaction,isthedaminneedofrepair,EleLILIorupgrade?Page3of10 g.Otherimpacts:6.ImpactsonAirTheproposedactionmayincludeastateregulatedairemissionsource.ENOEYES(SeePart1.D.2.f.,D,2,h,D.2.g)If“Yes“,answerquestionsa-fIf“No“,moveontoSection7.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Iftheproposedactionrequiresfederalorstateairemissionpermits,theactionmayalsoemitoneormoregreenhousegasesatorabovethefollowinglevels:i.Morethan1000tons/yearofcarbondioxide(C02)D2gDEJii.Morethan3.5tons/yearofnitrousoxide(N20)D2gEJ0iii.Morethan1000tons/yearofcarbonequivalentofperfluorocarbons(PFC5)D2g00iv.Morethan.045tons/yearofsulfurhexafluoride(SF6)D2gUUv.Morethan1000tons/yearofcarbondioxideequivalentofD2ghydrochioroflourocarbons(HFCs)emissionsvi.43tons/yearormoreofmethaneD2hUUb.Theproposedactionmaygenerate10tons/yearormoreofanyonedesignatedD2gUUhazardousairpollutant,or25tons/yearormoreofanycombinationofsuchhazardousair_pollutants.c.Theproposedactionmayrequireastateairregistration,ormayproduceanemissionsD2fD2gUUrateoftotalcontaminantsthatmayexceed5lbs.perhour,ormayincludeaheatsourcecapableofproducingmorethan10millionBTU’sperhour.d.Theproposedactionmayreach50%ofanyofthethresholdsin“a”through“c”,D2gUUabove.e.Theproposedactionmayresultinthecombustionorthermaltreatmentofmorethan1D2sUUtonofrefuseperhour.f.Otherimpacts:U7.ImpactonPlantsandAnimalsTheproposedactionmayresultinalossoffloraorfauna.(SeePart1.E.2.m.-q.)ENOI1YESIf“Yes“,_answer_questions_a_-j._If“No“,_move_on_to_Section_8.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.TheproposedactionmaycausereductioninpopulationorlossofindividualsofanyE2oUthreatenedorendangeredspecies,aslistedbyNewYorkStateortheFederalgovernment,thatusethesite,orarefoundon,over,ornearthesite.b.TheproposedactionmayresultinareductionordegradationofanyhabitatusedbyE2oUUanyrare,threatenedorendangeredspecies,aslistedbyNewYorkStateorthefederalgovernment.c.Theproposedactionmaycausereductioninpopulation,orlossofindividuals,ofanyE2pUUspeciesofspecialconcernorconservationneed,aslistedbyNewYorkStateortheFederalgovernment,thatusethesite,orarefoundon,over,ornearthesite.d.TheproposedactionmayresultinareductionordegradationofanyhabitatusedbyE2pUUanyspeciesofspecialconcernandconservationneed,aslistedbyNewYorkStateortheFederal_government.Page4oflO e.TheproposedactionmaydiminishthecapacityofaregisteredNationalNaturalE3cLandmark_to_support_the_biological_community_it_was_establishedto_protect.f.Theproposedactionmayresultintheremovalof,orgrounddisturbancein,anyE2nE1Uportionofadesignatedsignificantnaturalcommunity.Source:g.Theproposedactionmaysubstantiallyinterferewithnesting/breeding,foraging,orE2mUUover-winteringhabitatforthepredominantspeciesthatoccupyorusetheprojectsite.h.Theproposedactionrequirestheconversionofmorethan10acresofforest,ElbUgrasslandoranyotherregionallyorlocallyimportanthabitat.Habitattype&informationsource:i.Proposedaction(commercial,industrialorrecreationalprojects,only)involvesuseofD2qUUherbicidesorpesticides.j.Otherimpacts:u8.ImpactonAgriculturalResourcesTheproposedactionmayimpactagriculturalresources.(SeePart1.E.3.a.andb.)LNoLIYESIf“Yes“,answerquestionsa-h.If“No“,moveontoSection9.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionmayimpactsoilclassifiedwithinsoilgroup1through4oftheE2c,E3b00NYSLandClassificationSystem.b.Theproposedactionmaysever,crossorotherwiselimitaccesstoagriculturallandEla,Elb00(includescropland,hayfields,pasture,vineyard,orchard,etc).c.TheproposedactionmayresultintheexcavationorcompactionofthesoilprofileofE3b0Elactive_agricultural_land.d.Theproposedactionmayirreversiblyconvertagriculturallandtonon-agriculturalElb,E3aElEluses,eithermorethan2.5acresiflocatedinanAgriculturalDistrict,ormorethan10acres_ifnot_within_an_Agricultural_District.e.TheproposedactionmaydisruptorpreventinstallationofanagriculturallandEla,EIbElElmanagement_system.f.Theproposedactionmayresult,directlyorindirectly,inincreaseddevelopmentC2c,C3,ElElpotentialorpressureonfarmland.D2c,D2dg.TheproposedprojectisnotconsistentwiththeadoptedmunicipalFarmlandC2cElElProtectionPlan.h.Otherimpacts:ElElPage5oflO 9.ImpactonAestheticResourcesThelanduseoftheproposedactionareobviouslydifferentfrom,orareinENOI1YESsharpcontrastto,currentlandusepatternsbetweentheproposedprojectandascenicoraestheticresource.(Part1.E.l.a,E.1.b,E.3.h.)If“Yes“,_answerquestions_a_-g._If“No“,_go_to_Section_10.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Proposedactionmaybevisiblefromanyofficiallydesignatedfederal,state,orlocalE3hr:iscenicoraestheticresource.b.Theproposedactionmayresultintheobstruction,eliminationorsignificantE3h,C2bD0screeningofoneormoreofficiallydesignatedscenicviews.c.Theproposedactionmaybevisiblefrompubliclyaccessiblevantagepoints:E3hi.Seasonally(e.g.,screenedbysummerfoliage,butvisibleduringotherseasons)0ii.Yearround0d.ThesituationoractivityinwhichviewersareengagedwhileviewingtheproposedE3hactionis:...E2q,i.Routinetravelbyresidents,includingtraveltoandfromworkii.RecreationalortourismbasedactivitiesElce.TheproposedactionmaycauseadiminishmentofthepublicenjoymentandE3h00appreciationofthedesignatedaestheticresource.f.TherearesimilarprojectsvisiblewithinthefollowingdistanceoftheproposedDia,Ela,Qproject:Dlf,Dlg0-1/2mile½-3mile3-5mile5+mileg.Otherimpacts:0010.ImpactonHistoricandArcheologicalResourcesTheproposedactionmayoccurinoradjacenttoahistoricorarchaeologicalNOLIYESresource.(Part1.E.3.e,f.andg.)If“Yes“,answerquestionsa-e.If“No“,gotoSection11.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionmayoccurwhollyorpartiallywithin,orsubstantiallycontiguousE3eto,anybuildings,archaeologicalsiteordistrictwhichislistedonorhasbeennominatedbytheNYSBoardofHistoricPreservationforinclusionontheStateorNational_Register_ofHistoric_Places.b.Theproposedactionmayoccurwhollyorpartiallywithin,orsubstantiallycontiguousE3fEto,anareadesignatedassensitiveforarchaeologicalsitesontheNYStateHistoricPreservation_Office_(SHPO)_archaeological_site_inventory.c.Theproposedactionmayoccurwhollyorpartiallywithin,orsubstantiallycontiguousE3gEto,anarchaeologicalsitenotincludedontheNYSHPOinventory.Source:Page6oflO d.Otherimpacts:UUe.Ifanyoftheabove(a-d)areanswered“Yes”,continuewiththefollowingquestionstohelpsupportconclusionsinPart3:i.TheproposedactionmayresultinthedestructionoralterationofallorpartE3e,E3g,oofthesiteorproperty.E3fii.Theproposedactionmayresultinthealterationoftheproperty’ssettingorE3e,E3f,integrity.E3g,Ela,Elbiii.TheproposedactionmayresultintheintroductionofvisualelementswhichE3e,E3f,areoutofcharacterwiththesiteorproperty,ormayalteritssetting.E3g,E3h,C2,C311.ImpactonOpenSpaceandRecreationTheproposedactionmayresultinalossofrecreationalopportunitiesoraENO1YESreductionofanopenspaceresourceasdesignatedinanyadoptedmunicipalopenspaceplan.(SeePart1.C.2.c,E.l.c.,E.2.q.)If“Yes“,answerquestionsa-e.If“No“,gotoSection12.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionmayresultinanimpairmentofnaturalfunctions,or“ecosystemD2e,Elbservices”,providedbyanundevelopedarea,includingbutnotlimitedtostormwaterE2h,storage,nutrientcycling,wildlifehabitat.E2m,E2o,E2n,E2pb.Theproposedactionmayresultinthelossofacurrentorftiturerecreationalresource.C2a,Elc,UUC2c,E2qc.TheproposedactionmayeliminateopenspaceorrecreationalresourceinanareaC2a,C2cUUwithfewsuchresources.Elc,E2qd.TheproposedactionmayresultinlossofanareanowusedinformallybytheC2c,ElcUUcommunityasanopenspaceresource.e.Otherimpacts:UU12.ImpactonCriticalEnvironmentalAreasTheproposedactionmaybelocatedwithinoradjacenttoacriticalNOYESenvironmentalarea(CEA).(SeePart1.E.3.d)If“Yes“,answerquestionsa-c.If“No“,gotoSection13.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.TheproposedactionmayresultinareductioninthequantityoftheresourceorE3dUUcharacteristic_which_was_the_basis_for_designation_ofthe_CEA.b.TheproposedactionmayresultinareductioninthequalityoftheresourceorE3dUUcharacteristic_which_was_the_basis_for_designation_ofthe_CEA.c.Otherimpacts:UUPage7of10 13.ImpactonTransportationTheproposedactionmayresultinachangetoexistingtransportationsystems.NOLIYES(SeePart1.D.2.j)If“Yes“,_answer_questions_a_-g._If“No__go_to_Section_14.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Projectedtrafficincreasemayexceedcapacityofexistingroadnetwork.D2jUUb.Theproposedactionmayresultintheconstructionofpavedparkingareafor500orD2jUUmorevehicles.c.Theproposedactionwilldegradeexistingtransitaccess.D2jUUd.Theproposedactionwilldegradeexistingpedestrianorbicycleaccommodations.D2jUUe.Theproposedactionmayalterthepresentpatternofmovementofpeopleorgoods.D2jUUf.Otherimpacts:14.ImpactonEnergyTheproposedactionmaycauseanincreaseintheuseofanyformofenergy.LINOEYES(SeePart1.D.2.k)If“Yesanswerquestions_a-e._If“No“,_go_to_Section_15.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionwillrequireanew,oranupgradetoanexisting,substation.D2kElElb.TheproposedactionwillrequirethecreationorextensionofanenergytransmissionDlf,ElElorsupplysystemtoservemorethan50singleortwo-familyresidencesortoserveaDlq,D2kcommercial_orindustrialuse.c.Theproposedactionmayutilizemorethan2,500MWhrsperyearofelectricity.D2kElEld.Theproposedactionmayinvolveheatingand/orcoolingofmorethan100,000squareDigElElfeet_ofbuilding_area_when_completed.e.OtherImpacts:El15.ImpactonNoise,Odor,andLightTheproposedactionmayresultinanincreaseinnoise,odors,oroutdoorlighting.ENOEYES(SeePartI.D.2.m.,n.,ando.)If“Yes“,_answer_questions_a_-f_If“No“,_go_to_Section_16.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.TheproposedactionmayproducesoundabovenoiselevelsestablishedbylocalD2mElElregulation.b.Theproposedactionmayresultinblastingwithin1,500feetofanyresidence,D2m,EldElElhospital,school,licenseddaycarecenter,ornursinghome.c.Theproposedactionmayresultinroutineodorsformorethanonehourperday.D2oElElPage8of10 d.Theproposedactionmayresultinlightshiningontoadjoiningproperties.D2nLiLie.Theproposedactionmayresultinlightingcreatingsky-glowbrighterthanexistingD2n,ElaQLiareaconditions.f.Otherimpacts:LI16.ImpactonHumanHealthTheproposedactionmayhaveanimpactonhumanhealthfromexposureNOYEStoneworexistingsourcesofcontaminants.(SeePart1.D.2.q.,E.1.d.f.g.andh.)PleaseSeePart3If“Yes“,answerquestionsa-m.If“No“,gotoSection17.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymaycccuroccura.Theproposedactionislocatedwithin1500feetofaschool,hospital,licenseddayEld00carecenter,grouphome,nursinghomeorretirementcommunity.b.Thesiteoftheproposedactioniscurrentlyundergoingremediation.Elg,ElhoDc.Thereisacompletedemergencyspillremediation,oracompletedenvironmentalsiteElg,Elh00remediationon,oradjacentto,thesiteoftheproposedaction.d.ThesiteoftheactionissubjecttoaninstitutionalcontrollimitingtheuseoftheElg,Elh00property(e.g.,easementordeedrestriction).e.TheproposedactionmayaffectinstitutionalcontrolmeasuresthatwereputinplaceElg,Elhotoensurethatthesiteremainsprotectiveoftheenvironmentandhumanhealth.f.TheproposedactionhasadequatecontrolmeasuresinplacetoensurethatfutureD2t00generation,treatmentandJordisposalofhazardouswasteswillbeprotectiveoftheenvironmentandhumanhealth.g.TheproposedactioninvolvesconstructionormodificationofasolidwasteD2q,Elf00managementfacility.h.Theproposedactionmayresultintheunearthingofsolidorhazardouswaste.D2q,Elfi.Theproposedactionmayresultinanincreaseintherateofdisposal,orprocessing,ofD2r,D2s0solidwaste.j.Theproposedactionmayresultinexcavationorotherdisturbancewithin2000feetofElf,Elgasiteusedforthedisposalofsolidorhazardouswaste.Elhk.TheproposedactionmayresultinthemigrationofexplosivegasesfromalandfillElf,Elg00sitetoadjacentoffsitestructures.1.TheproposedactionmayresultinthereleaseofcontaminatedleachatefromtheD2s,Elf,00projectsite.D2rm.Otherimpacts:Page9of10 17.ConsistencywithCommunityPlansTheproposedactionisnotconsistentwithadoptedlanduseplans.NOLIYES(SeePart1.C.1,C.2.andC.3.)If“Yes“,answerquestionsa-h.If“No“,gotoSection18.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Theproposedaction’slandusecomponentsmaybedifferentfrom,orinsharpC2,C3,DiaElElcontrastto,currentsurroundinglandusepattern(s).Ela,Eibb.Theproposedactionwillcausethepermanentpopulationofthecity,townorvillageC2ElElin_which_the_project_is_located_to_grow_by_more_than_5%.c.Theproposedactionisinconsistentwithlocallanduseplansorzoningregulations.C2,C2,C3ElEld.TheproposedactionisinconsistentwithanyCountyplans,orotherregionallanduseC2,C2ElElplans.e.TheproposedactionmaycauseachangeinthedensityofdevelopmentthatisnotC3,Dlc,ElElsupportedbyexistinginfrastructureorisdistantfromexistinginfrastructure.Did,Dlf,Did,Elbf.TheproposedactionislocatedinanareacharacterizedbylowdensitydevelopmentC4,D2c,D2dElthatwillrequireneworexpandedpublicinfrastructure.D2jg.Theproposedactionmayinducesecondarydevelopmentimpacts(e.g.,residentialorC2aElElcommercialdevelopmentnotincludedintheproposed_action)h.Other:ElEl18.ConsistencywithCommunityCharacterTheproposedprojectisinconsistentwiththeexistingcommunitycharacter.ENOEYES(SeePart1.C.2,C.3,D.2,E.3)If“Yes“,answerquestionsa-g.If“No“,proceedtoPart3.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionmayreplaceoreliminateexistingfacilities,structures,orareasE3e,E3f,E3gLJofhistoricimportancetothecommunity.b.Theproposedactionmaycreateademandforadditionalcommunityservices(e.g.C400schools,policeandfire)c.Theproposedactionmaydisplaceaffordableorlow-incomehousinginanareawhereC2,C.3,DifQ0thereisashortageofsuchhousing.Dig,Elad.TheproposedactionmayinterferewiththeuseorenjoymentofofficiallyrecognizedC2,E30Liordesignatedpublicresources.e.TheproposedactionisinconsistentwiththepredominantarchitecturalscaleandC2,C3CCcharacter.f.Proposedactionisinconsistentwiththecharacteroftheexistingnaturallandscape.C2,C3CEia,EibE2g,E2hg.Otherimpacts:CCPage10of10 AgencyUseOnly[IfApplicable]Project:WiedmaierCourtCellTowerDate:1November262024FullEnvironmentalAssessmentFormPart3-EvaluationoftheMagnitudeandImportanceofProjectImpactsandDeterminationofSignificancePart3providesthereasonsinsupportofthedeterminationofsignificance.TheleadagencymustcompletePart3foreveryquestioninPart2wheretheimpacthasbeenidentifiedaspotentiallymoderatetolargeorwherethereisaneedtoexplainwhyaparticularelementoftheproposedactionwillnot,ormay,resultinasignificantadverseenvironmentalimpact.BasedontheanalysisinPart3,theleadagencymustdecidewhethertorequireanenvironmentalimpactstatementtofurtherassesstheproposedactionorwhetheravailableinformationissufficientfortheleadagencytoconcludethattheproposedactionwillnothaveasignificantadverseenvironmentalimpact.Bycompletingthecertificationonthenextpage,theleadagencycancompleteitsdeterminationofsignificance.ReasonsSupportingThisDetermination:Tocompletethissection:•IdentifytheimpactbasedonthePart2responsesanddescribeitsmagnitude.Magnitudeconsidersfactorssuchasseverity,sizeorextentofanimpact.•Assesstheimportanceoftheimpact.Importancerelatestothegeographicscope,duration,probabilityoftheimpactoccurring,numberofpeopleaffectedbytheimpactandanyadditionalenvironmentalconsequencesiftheimpactweretooccur.•Theassessmentshouldtakeintoconsiderationanydesignelementorprojectchanges.•RepeatthisprocessforeachPart2questionwheretheimpacthasbeenidentifiedaspotentiallymoderatetolargeorwherethereisaneedtoexplainwhyaparticularelementoftheproposedactionwillnot,ormay,resultinasignificantadverseenvironmentalimpact.•Providethereason(s)whytheimpactmay,orwillnot,resultinasignificantadverseenvironmentalimpact•ForConditionalNegativeDeclarationsidentifythespecificcondition(s)imposedthatwillmodifytheproposedactionsothatnosignificantadverseenvironmentalimpactswillresult.•Attachadditionalsheets,asneeded.PLEASESEEATTACHEDDeterminationofSignificance-Type1andUnlistedActionsSEQRStatus:[]Type1{]UnlistedIdentifyportionsofEAFcompletedforthisProject:[]Part1[]Part2[]Part3FEAF2019 UponreviewoftheinformationrecordedonthisEAF,asnoted,plusthisadditionalsupportinformationApplicationmaterialsdated11-23-23.5-29-24.8-7-24.10-22-24.and10-28-24.containingnarratives.reports.drawings.andstudies(includingTabsA-GG),sitelayoutdrawings,SWPPP,engineeringreportsanddrawings,consultantreportdated9-20-24,revised10-21-24,andothermaterials.andconsideringboththemagnitudeandimportanceofeachidentifiedpotentialimpact,itistheconclusionoftheTownofIthacaPlanningBoard&TownofIthacaZoningBoardofAppeals(uncoordinatedreview)asleadagencythat:jA.Thisprojectwillresultinnosignificantadverseimpactsontheenvironment,and,therefore,anenvironmentalimpactstatementneednotbeprepared.Accordingly,thisnegativedeclarationisissued.JB.Althoughthisprojectcouldhaveasignificantadverseimpactontheenvironment,thatimpactwillbeavoidedorsubstantiallymitigatedbecauseofthefollowingconditionswhichwillberequiredbytheleadagency:Therewill,therefore,benosignificantadverseimpactsfromtheprojectasconditioned,and,therefore,thisconditionednegativedeclarationisissued.AconditionednegativedeclarationmaybeusedonlyforUNLISTEDactions(see6NYCRR617.7(d)).ElC.ThisProjectmayresultinoneormoresignificantadverseimpactsontheenvironment,andanenvironmentalimpactstatementmustbepreparedtofurtherassesstheimpact(s)andpossiblemitigationandtoexplorealternativestoavoidorreducethoseimpacts.Accordingly,thispositivedeclarationisissued.NameofAction:VerizonWirelessWiedmaierCourtTelecommunicationsTower(PersonalWirelessServiceFacility)NameofLeadAgency:None-Uncoordinatedreview-PlanningBoard&ZoningBoardNameofResponsibleOfficerinLeadAgency:CaitlinCameronandDavidSquiresTitleofResponsibleOfficer.:PlanningBoardViceChairandZoningBoardofAppealsChairSignatureofResponsibleOfficerinLeadAgency:JLC).Date:i4SignatureofPreparer(ifdifferentfromResponsibleOfficer)ChristineBalestra,SeniorPlannerDate:10/22/2024ForFurtherInformation:ContactPerson:ChristineBalestra,SeniorPlannerAddress:TownofIthacaPlanningDepartment,215NorthTiogaStreet,Ithaca,NY14850TelephoneNumber:607-273-1721extension121E-mail:cbalestra@townithacany.govForType1ActionsandConditionedNegativeDeclarations,acopyofthisNoticeissentto:ChiefExecutiveOfficerofthepoliticalsubdivisioninwhichtheactionwillbeprincipallylocated(e.g.,Town/City/Villageof)Otherinvolvedagencies(ifany)Applicant(ifany)EnvironmentalNoticeBulletin:http://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/enb.htmlPRINTFULLFORM(Page2of2 Part3—EvaluationoftheMagnitudeandImportanceofProjectImpactsVerizonTelecommunicationsTowerStateEnvironmentalQualityReviewFullEnvironmentalAssessmentFormActions:SitePlanApproval,SpecialPermit,HeightVarianceLocation:111WiedmaierCourt,TaxParcelNo.56.-4-1.22Decision-MakingBodies:TownofIthacaPlanningBoard&TownofIthacaZoningBoardofAppealsDescription:Theproposalinvolvestheconstructionofa138+/-foottallpersonalwirelessservicefacility(monopoletower)withnineantennas,twoequipmentcabinets,agenerator,andotherequipmentwithina50’x50’+1-chainlinkfencedarea,locatedat111WiedmaierCourt,TownofIthacaTaxParcelNo.56.-4-1.22.ThePlanningBoardisconsideringgrantingPreliminaryandFinalSitePlanapprovalandSpecialPermitfortheproject.TheZoningBoardofAppealsisconsideringgrantingaheightvariancefortheproject.TheproposedactionsareUnlistedActionspursuantto6NYCRR617StateEnvironmentalQualityReviewandChapter148oftheTownofIthacaCode(EnvironmentalQualityReview).1.ImpactonLanda.Theproposedactionmayinvolveconstructiononlandwheredepthtowatertableislessthan3feet.f.Theproposedactionmayresultinincreasederosion,whetherfromphysicaldisturbanceorvegetationremoval(includingfromtreatmentbyherbicides).Brieflydescribetheimpactonland:Theprojectsiteinvolvesa12.3+!-acre,previouslydisturbed,vacantpropertythatwascreatedasaresultoftheWiedmaierCourt5-lotresidentialsubdivisionthatwasapprovedbythePlanningBoardinDecember2003.TheparcelisborderedonthenorthbywoodsandBurnsRoad,ontheeastbyprivateresidencesonWiedmaierCourt,onthesouthbyastreamandwoods,andonthewestbywoods.PertheFEAF,Part1,100%ofthepropertycontainsslopesof0-10%andmoderatelywell-drainedsoils.Theapplicanthasstatedthattheprojectwillbeconstructedoveraperiodofapproximatelytwomonths.Theproposalwillresultinaphysicalchangetotheprojectsitewiththeconstructionofa138+!-foottallmonopoletelecommunicationstower,equipmentshelters,generator,andotherassociatedequipmentwithina50-footby50-footfencedarea.Theproposalalsoinvolveswideninganexisting8-footwidegravel/grassaccessdriveintoa12-footwide,500+1-footlonggraveldrivewaythatwillallowaccesstothesitefromtheendofWiedmaierCourt.Theproposeddrivewilldead-endina15-footwidegravelparkingandturnaroundarealocatedimmediatelyadjacenttothetower.Theprojectwillresultinthephysicaldisturbanceofapproximately.46+!-acrestoaccommodatetheconcretepadcontainingthetower,allequipment,andexpandedgravelaccessdrive.AccordingtotheFEAFPart1,theprojectsitecontainsanaveragedepthtowatertablebetween18and24inches.Thisisapreviouslydisturbedsite,withveryminimalexcavationandearth-movingactivityassociatedwiththeproject.Theprojectisnotexpectedtonegativelyimpactthewatertable;andanyimpactswillbemitigatedwiththeerosionandsedimentationcontrolplansdescribedinsections.3-5below.1 Theareathatsurroundstheprojectsiteischaracterizedbyruralresidentialdevelopment.Theproposalwillnotchangetheoverallcharacterofthearea.Impactstowater,air,plants,aesthetics,andotherresourceswillbeevaluatedinthesectionsbelow.3.ImpactonSurfaceWaterh.Theproposedactionmaycausesoilerosion,orotherwisecreateasourceofstormwaterdischargethatmayleadtosiltationorotherdegradationofreceivingwaterbodies.I.Theproposedactionmayaffectthewaterqualityofanywaterbodieswithinordownstreamofthesiteoftheproposedaction.4.ImpactonGroundwaterh.Otherimpacts:TheEAFMapperdatabaseindicatesthatthereisaprincipalaquifernearthesite.5.ImpactonFloodingd.Theproposedactionmayresultin,orrequire,modificationofexistingdrainagepatterns.Brieflydescribetheimpactonsurfacewater,groundwater,andflooding:Theprojectsiteisrelativelyflatandinvolvesminimalgrading.Therewillbesomeearth-movingactivitiesrelatedtotheconstructionoftheconcretepad,tower,andgravelaccessdrive.Theapplicationmaterialsstatethattheproposalwillphysicallydisturb.46+!-acresofthe12.3+!-acreprojectarea.TheTownofIthacaEngineeringDepartmenthasindicatedthattheprojectwillrequireasimpleErosionandSedimentationControlPlan(SimpleSWPPP).Thesubmittedapplicationdrawingsindicatetheconstructionofsiltfencingsurroundingtheareasofconstruction(limitedtoasmallportionoftheexistingclearedareaandexistingdriveway),tohelpfilterstormwaterrunoffandcontrolsitedrainage.Relatedtowaterquality,theapplicantproposestemporaryerosionandsedimentationcontrolpracticesthatwillcontroldustandminimizesoiltrackinganderosionoffsite.Thereisastreamthatrunsalongtheeasternpropertyboundarythatislocatedapproximately125-175feetfromtheexistingclearedareasoftheproperty.Thereisnoanticipatedadverseimpactonthestream,providedthattheproposederosioncontrolsareinstalledandproperlymaintained,andthatnoadditionaldisturbanceoccurspastanyoftheareasmarked“approximatelocationofnodisturbance”ontheplans.AccordingtotheNYSDECEAFMapperProgram,thereisaprincipalaquiferlocatedneartheprojectsite.NYSDECclassifiesprincipalaquifersas“aquifersknowntobehighlyproductiveorwhosegeologysuggestsabundantpotentialwatersupply,butwhicharenotintensivelyusedassourcesofwatersupplybymajormunicipalsystemsatthepresenttime”.AreviewoftheUSGSUnconsolidatedAquifersinTompkinsCountyWater-ResourcesReport(published2000)indicatesthattheprojectsiteislocatedwithinthe“SixMileCreekValley”aquifer,whichencompassesmostoftheareabetweenSlatervilleRoadandCoddingtonRoad.Theprojectwillnotinvolvesignificantdevelopmentthatwouldnegativelyimpacttheaquifer.Asnotedabove,theproposalincludesveryminimalgrading,withanyimpactstosurfacewater,groundwater,andfloodingbeingmitigatedviatheinstallationofsedimentanderosioncontrols.ThesecontrolsareoutlinedintheSimpleSWPPPthathasbeensubmittedandthatwillbeapprovedbytheTownEngineeringDepartmentbeforeabuildingpermitisissuedfortheproject.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectionwouldbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.2 6.ImpactsonAirf.Otherimpacts:Theproposedactionwillincludeon-siteairemissions,includingfuelcombustion,wasteincineration,orotherprocessesoroperations.TheFEAFPart1,page6indicatesthattheprojectwillutilizeconstructionequipmentduringconstructionandabackupgeneratorduringoperations,bothofwhicharesourcesofon-siteairemissions.However,theuseofconstructionequipmentistemporaryandwillceaseoncetheprojectiscompleted(approximatelytwomonths).Thebackupgeneratorisproposedforemergenciesandwillonlyoperateintheeventofanemergency.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectionwouldbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.7.ImpactsonPlantsandAnimals:j.Otherimpacts:TheprojectislocatedwithinaUniqueNaturalArea.TheprojectsiteislocatedwithinthedesignatedSixMileCreekValleyUniqueNaturaAreaandiszonedConservationbythetown.Therearenoknownendangeredorthreatenedplantoranimalspecieslocatedonornearthesitethatwouldbeimpactedbytheproposedtower,concretepad,oraccessroad.Additionally,therewillbenotreecuttingassociatedwiththeproposal.Theproposedtowerwillbeconstructedentirelywithinanexistingclearedarea;andtheexistingdrivewayaccesswillonlybewidenedbyfourfeettoaccommodatetheproposeduse.Historyofimpactsonplantsandanimals:Theprojectsiteis“Lot5”fromtheWiedmaierSubdivision,approvedbythePlanningBoardinDecember2003.In2007,thepropertyowneratthetimeperformedextensiveearthworkandillegaltreeclearinginpreparationforahousingsite.TheclearingwasinviolationofthesubdivisionapprovalandotherTownCodeprovisions.Priortotheearthwork,thesitewasamixofthickmeadow/brushandevergreenanddeciduoustrees.Topographically,thesitewasahilltop,withsteepslopingsidesleadingtostreamsonbothsides.Tocreatethelargelevelsitethatcurrentlyexists,thepropertyownerremovedthehilltop,andspreadouttheexcavatedmaterial,creatingalargeplateauwithsteepunstabilizedsides.ThepropertyownerwasrequiredbyNYSDECtoundertakeadditionalearthworktosoftenslopesandinstallpermanentstormwaterpracticestoremediatethesite.Tocorrectthesubdivisionapprovalviolations,thepropertyownerwasrequiredtohireaprofessionallandscapertore-landscapethehillsidewithanativeseedmixandplantapproximately250trees.Theremediationplansalsoidentifieda“nodisturbancezone”onthefiledsubdivisionplat,toinformallfutureownersandtoinsurethatthisportionofthelandwouldbeleftinanaturalstateinperpetuity.Therehasbeennofurtherclearingsincetheremediationplanswereestablished.Treesandotherlandscapingweremonitoredforaperiodoffiveyears,whichwasaconditionofPlanningBoardapproval.Nearlyalloftheplantingssurvivedorwerereplaced.Nonewillbedisturbedaspartoftheproposedproject.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectionwouldbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.3 9.ImpactonAestheticResourcesc.Theproposedactionmaybevisiblefrompubliclyaccessiblevantagepoints:i.Seasonallyii.Yearroundd.Thesituationoractivityinwhichviewersareengagedwhileviewingtheproposedactionis:i.Routinetravelbyresidents,includingtraveltoandfromworkii.RecreationalortourismbasedactivitiesBrieflydescribetheimpactonaestheticresources:TheprojectsiteisnotlistedintheTownofIthacaScenicResourcesInventoryorintheTompkinsCountyScenicResourcesInventory.Itisnotinanareathatisofficiallydesignatedasafederal,state,orlocalscenicoraestheticresource.Theprojectsiteislocatedadjacenttoresidencesandisapproximately500-feetfromNYSRoute79E/SlatervilleRoad.Inordertoproperlyassesspotentialaestheticandvisualimpacts,theapplicantsubmittedincludedavisualanalysis“balloon-fly”attheproposedtowerheight(i34ft),alongwithbeforeandafterphotorenderingsandphotosimulationsofthetowerwithinthelandscapeatvariousviewpoints.Thesimulationsshowtheballooninsetoneachpage,followedbyaphotoshowingthetowerandanotherphotoshowingacamouflagedtowerthatismadetolooklikeanevergreentree.Thelistbelowincludesthespecificviewsinthevisualanalysiswherethetowerwillbevisible:a)P-i/S-i—IntersectionofWiedmaierCourtandNYSRoute79E/SlatervilleRoad,lookingsouthwest[towermostvisiblehere]b)P-3/S-3—LookingwestfromNYSRoute79E/SlatervilleRoad,neari667SlatervilleRoad(approx.i550-feetfromprojectsite)c)P-4/S-4—IntersectionofBurnsRoadandNYSRoute79E/SlatervilleRoad,lookingsouthd)P-5/S-5—LookingsouthfromBurnsWaye)P-6/S-6—LookingnortheastalongBurnsRoadThevisualanalysisillustratesthattheprojectwillonlybevisiblefromadjacentresidents,andthosetravelingalongNYSRoute79E/SlatervilleRoadorBurnsRoad,eitherrecreationallyoraspartofadailycommute.OtherthantheSouthHillRecreationWay,whichwillnotbeimpactedbythetower,therearenopublicparksorrecreationtrailsnearby,soonlytheadjacentpropertyownersandresidentsonWiedmaierCourt,BurnsRoad,andSlatervilleRoadwillseethetoweronaconsistentbasis.Ati34-feettall(plus4’lightningrod),thetowerwillbetallerthansurroundingtreesatfullleaf-out.However,inmostcases,onewillneedtodeliberatelylookforthetowerinordertoseeitwhilecommutinginavehicle.Theprojectwillbevisibleinthewinterwhenthedeciduoustreesthatsurroundthesitehavelosttheirleaves.However,thereshouldbeenoughconiferoustreestoadequatelyscreenthetowerfrommostviews.Theapplicanthasproposedadditionallandscapingaroundthebaseofthefenced-inarea,tomitigateaestheticimpactsofthegroundequipmentonadjacentresidences.Camouflagingthetoweritselftolooklikeanevergreentreeisnotrecommended,asitwillmakethetowerstandoutmorethannecessary,whichcouldcreatenegativeaestheticimpacts.Therearenosimilarprojectsvisibleneartheproposedproject.Thetwonearestpersonalwirelessservicetowersarelocatedatleastthreemilesawayfromtheproject(CornellmonopoleonDryden4 RoadintheTownofIthaca,andatowerintheTownofDanby).Thesefacilitiescanbeseenfromanumberofpublicandprivateproperties.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectionwouldbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.14.ImpactonEnergye.OtherImpacts:Theprojectwillutilizeelectricpowerprovidedbythelocalutilitycompany.TheapplicantindicatedintheFEAFPart1thattheprojectwillutilizeelectricenergythatissourcedfromthelocalutilitycompany(NYSEG).Accordingtotheapplicationmaterials,thenewtowerwillresultinaminimalincreaseinelectricalpowerusage.ItisunknownifthefacilitywillneedtocomplywiththeTownofIthacaEnergyCode.Regardless,impactsassociatedwithenergyusagewouldbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.15.ImpactonNoise,Odor,andLightf.OtherImpacts:Theprojectwillcreateconstructionnoiseandwillrequiresafetylighting.TheapplicantindicatedintheFEAFPart1thattheprojectwillcreatenoiseduringconstruction.Theemergencygeneratorwillalsocreatenoiseimpactswheninuse.Theclosestresidencewillbelocatedapproximately450-feetfromthetoweronceconstructed.Noiseimpactsareexpectedtobetemporary,withthemajorityceasingafterconstructionandthegeneratoronlyoperatingduringemergencies.Intermsoflightingimpacts,thetoweritselfdoesnotrequireorincludelighting,pursuanttoFAAstandards.Theprojectdoesincludea25W“floodlight”thatwillbemountedaround8-feethighandangleddowntowardstheequipmentcabinetsinamannerthatwillcomplywiththeTownOutdoorLightingLaw.Thelightisarequiredsafetyfeatureandisnotexpectedtocreatesignificantadverseimpactsonneighboringresidences.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectionwouldbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.16.ImpactonHumanHealthWhilethereiscompetingscienceupondifferentfrequencyemissionsuponhumanhealth,especiallyfortransmittersandreceiverslocatedover150’intheair,theFCChaswhollyoccupiedthisfieldandpreemptedfederal,state,orlocalreviewofthisissue(humanhealtheffects)whentheprojectmeetstheminimumguidelinespromulgatedbytheFCC.Thisapplicationhasmetthoseminimumrequirements,andfurtherinquiryintoallegedorpotentialhealthimpactsisthusprecludedunderfederallaw.PursuanttoTownCode§270-219.Q,theTownofIthacahiredaconsultantteamtoexamineandevaluatetheapplicationandrelateddocumentation.TheconsultantteamspecificallyreviewedtheelectricalRF(radio-frequency)aspectsoftheproject,and,perTownCode,evaluatedtheRFinformationprovidedbytheapplicantforcompleteness,consistency,andadequacy.Theconsultant’swrittenreportdatedSeptember20,2024,revisedOctober21,2024,madethefindingthattheApplicantprovidedaRadioFrequencyEmissionsComplianceReport(ExhibitP)datedMarch14,2023,5 andsignedbyDavidC.Cotton,P.E.,thatshowstheproposedsitewillnotexceedtheFCCGeneralPopulationlimits.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectionwouldbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.18.ConsistencywithCommunityCharacterf.Theproposedtowerwillbeinconsistentwiththecharacteroftheexistingnaturallandscape.Asnotedabove,theproposedtowerwillbelocatedonapreviouslydisturbedvacantparcelthatissurroundedbyruralresidentialdevelopment.Theproposalwillnotchangetheoverallcharacteroftheareabutwillbeinconsistentwiththecharacteroftheexistinglandscape.ThetowerwillbesetbackfromNYSRoute79E/SlatervilleRoad,withtalltreesonallsides,whichwillmitigateimpactsofthefacilityonthenaturallandscape.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectionwouldbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.StaffRecommendation,DeterminationofSignificanceAnegativedeterminationofenvironmentalsignificanceisrecommendedfortheactionasproposed,basedonreviewofthematerialssubmittedfortheproposedaction,theinformationabove,andanalysisofthemagnitudeandimportanceoftheprojectimpacts.Decision-MakingBody:TownofIthacaZoningBoardofAppealsReviewer:ChristineBalestra,SeniorPlannerReviewDates:September24,2024&October22,20246