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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZBAA-25-11 Packet 126 Game Farm Rd DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT 215 N. Tioga St 14850 607.273.1783 codes@townithacany.gov Re: Code Dpt. Review of DEV-24-10 Cornell Game Farm Road Field Hockey development TP# 62.-2-5 From: Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement Department Dear Planning Department, Please see the below comments and questions pertaining to application DEV-24-10: 1. According to the stream setback map of the Town of Ithaca, this parcel appears to be impacted by a 100’ stream setback that needs to be identifled on the plans submitted. The “bank full run” need to be established and then the stream setback needs to be delineated to determine what impact this project will have on the stream setback. 2. Ther is an existing barn that is on site that needs to be identifled with the size, in addition to the phase 1 and phase 2 buildings. 3. Sheet G1-00 seems to indicate that the setback from game farm road is 50’. The front yard setback does not appear to be measured from the highway right- of -way. Please provide documentation to identify the setback distance from the road right- of -way. 4. Sheet C104 appears to have a hydrant shown next to the flre apparatus access road and the hydrant appears to be withing 400’ of all areas of the buildings being proposed, please conflrm that this statement is correct. a. Please provide the measurements for all portions of the building to be within 150’ of the flre apparatus access road, per section 503.1.1 of the NYS Fire Code (2020). b. Please show the existing flre hydrants that serve the soccer facility building. c. Due to the hydrant being next to the flre apparatus access road, physical protection needs to be provided for the hydrant in accordance with section 507.5.6 of the NYS Fire Code (2020). d. The sidewalk does not seem to integrate mountable curbs for the flre apparatus access road to be drivable or accessible for emergency vehicles, please indicate where the mountable curbing will be located and identify the proflle of the mountable curb. 5. The handicap accessible route seems to be utilizing the flre apparatus access road, would this be a correct statement? Will the flre apparatus access road, leading to the fleld, have gates or barricades (if so, please provide information on what is proposed and where it is proposed)? 6. Sheet L1-02 identifles the flre access plans. Please show the radius of the entry roadway connection to Game Farm Road. This will be further reviewed in the near future. 7. Please provide flre fiow calculations, with what calculation method has been utilized. 8. Variances that need to be provided, as identifled currently, are as follows: a. An area variance for the sign area would be necessary due exceeding the total sign area (270-254E.(6)(a)), as the current total sign area appears to be 469.94’ , where the total (25’x17.25’ score board, team building 3.667’x4.667’ and 3.41’x 1.31’, and Axon team building 3.667’x4.667’) sign area is only allowed to be 32 sq.ft.. If the sign area is not correctly identifled above, please submit the calculations for all signs on the property. b. An area variance due to section 270-59 of Town code that requires a structure height not to exceed 30’, where the proposed external light poles are approximately 70’ in height and the proposed camera pole is 35’. c. Sprinkler variance: Sheet A1-20 identifles a fioor layout of the press box. Sprinklers do not appear to be proposed as part of the press box. Chapter 225 of the Town of Ithaca code requires sprinklers to be provided in the occupied areas of the building, including the roof. d. An area variance for the fence height. Per section 270-223, of the Town Code, fencing is allowed to be a maximum height of 6’, where the fence is proposed to be 30’ for the netting located on the north and south sides of the fleld (pg. 13). e. Exterior lighting variance due to the luminaire not being fully shielded in a accordance with section 173-9 of the Town Code. 9. Pg. 13 of the application report indicates that the lighting for the fleld will have a “sharp cutoff” and not a “fully shielded” luminaire. A “fully shielded” luminaire is required, per section 173-9 of the Town Code, as deflned below a. “FULLY SHIELDED LUMINAIRE: A luminaire constructed and installed in such a manner that all light emitted by it, either directly from the lamp or a diffusing element, is projected below a horizontal plane through the luminaire's lowest light-emitting part.” b. If the sports lighting is not “fully shielded”, then a variance will be required to be obtained in accordance with section 173-18 of Town Code. c. Please identify the angle (in degrees) in which the sports fleld lighting will be directed towards the playing fleld. 10. Pg 14 of the application report indicates that the buildings will be in compliance with the Ithaca energy Code. Please submit the checklist 11. The site lighting photometric report, located in the application report, shows the proposed lighting of the parking area, but I not legible. The legible photo metric plan appears to be in the site plans. The site plan for the sports fleld lighting and the parking lot/pedestrian lighting appears to have some overlap but since the phonotactics are on two separate sheets, the lighting intensity is unclear where there is overlap. 12. The application report indicates that there will be amplifled noise, which will require a noise permit waiver to be issued by the Town Board, in accordance with article III of chapter 184 of the Town of Ithaca Code. FEAF 2019 Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project and Setting Instructions for Completing Part 1 Part 1 is to be completed by the applicant or project sponsor. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information; indicate whether missing information does not exist, or is not reasonably available to the sponsor; and, when possible, generally describe work or studies which would be necessary to update or fully develop that information. Applicants/sponsors must complete all items in Sections A & B. In Sections C, D & E, most items contain an initial question that must be answered either “Yes” or “No”. If the answer to the initial question is “Yes”, complete the sub-questions that follow. If the answer to the initial question is “No”, proceed to the next question. Section F allows the project sponsor to identify and attach any additional information. Section G requires the name and signature of the applicant or project sponsor to verify that the information contained in Part 1is accurate and complete. A.Project and Applicant/Sponsor Information. Name of Action or Project: Project Location (describe, and attach a general location map): Brief Description of Proposed Action (include purpose or need): Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Project Contact (if not same as sponsor; give name and title/role): Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO:State: Zip Code: Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO:State: Zip Code: Page 1 of 13 B.Government Approvals B.Government Approvals, Funding, or Sponsorship. (“Funding” includes grants, loans, tax relief, and any other forms of financial assistance.) Government Entity If Yes: Identify Agency and Approval(s) Required Application Date (Actual or projected) a.City Council, Town Board, 9 Yes 9 No or Village Board of Trustees b. City, Town or Village 9 Yes 9 No Planning Board or Commission c.City, Town or 9 Yes 9 No Village Zoning Board of Appeals d. Other local agencies 9 Yes 9 No e. County agencies 9 Yes 9 No f. Regional agencies 9 Yes 9 No g. State agencies 9 Yes 9 No h. Federal agencies 9 Yes 9 No i. Coastal Resources. i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area, or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway?9 Yes 9 No ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program?9 Yes 9 No iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion HazardArea?9 Yes 9 No C.Planning and Zoning C.1. Planning and zoning actions. Will administrative or legislative adoption, or amendment of a plan, local law, ordinance, rule or regulation be the 9 Yes 9 No only approval(s) which must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed? •If Yes, complete sections C, F and G. •If No, proceed to question C.2 and complete all remaining sections and questions in Part 1 C.2. Adopted land use plans. a. Do any municipally- adopted (city, town, village or county) comprehensive land use plan(s) include the site 9 Yes 9 No where the proposed action would be located? If Yes, does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action 9 Yes 9 No would be located? b.Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district (for example: Greenway;9 Yes 9 No Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA); designated State or Federal heritage area; watershed management plan; or other?) If Yes, identify the plan(s): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan, 9 Yes 9 No or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan? If Yes, identify the plan(s): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 13 (Future Land Use designation is "campus") C.3. Zoning a.Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance.9 Yes 9 No If Yes, what is the zoning classification(s) including any applicable overlay district? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b.Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit?9 Yes 9 No c. Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action?9 Yes 9 No If Yes, i.What is the proposed new zoning for the site? ___________________________________________________________________ C.4. Existing community services. a. In what school district is the project site located? ________________________________________________________________ b. What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ c.Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ d.What parks serve the project site? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ D.Project Details D.1. Proposed and Potential Development a.What is the general nature of the proposed action (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial, recreational; if mixed, include all components)? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action?_____________ acres b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed?_____________ acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor?_____________ acres c. Is the proposed action an expansion of an existing project or use?9 Yes 9 No i.If Yes, what is the approximate percentage of the proposed expansion and identify the units (e.g., acres, miles, housing units, square feet)? % ____________________ Units: ____________________ d.Is the proposed action a subdivision, or does it include a subdivision?9 Yes 9 No If Yes, i.Purpose or type of subdivision? (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial; if mixed, specify types) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Is a cluster/conservation layout proposed?9 Yes 9 No iii.Number of lots proposed? ________ iv.Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum __________ Maximum __________ e.Will the proposed action be constructed in multiple phases?9 Yes 9 Noi.If No, anticipated period of construction: _____ months ii.If Yes: •Total number of phases anticipated _____ •Anticipated commencement date of phase 1 (including demolition) _____ month _____ year •Anticipated completion date of final phase _____ month _____year •Generally describe connections or relationships among phases, including any contingencies where progress of one phase may determine timing or duration of future phases: _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 3 of 13 f. Does the project include new residential uses?9 Yes 9 No If Yes, show numbers of units proposed. One Family Two Family Three Family Multiple Family (four or more) Initial Phase ___________ ___________ ____________ ________________________ At completion of all phases ___________ ___________ ____________ ________________________ g. Does the proposed action include new non-residential construction (including expansions)?9 Yes 9 No If Yes, i. Total number of structures ___________ ii.Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure: ________height; ________width; and _______ length iii.Approximate extent of building space to be heated or cooled: ______________________ square feet h. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that will result in the impoundment of any 9 Yes 9 No liquids, such as creation of a water supply, reservoir, pond, lake, waste lagoon or other storage? If Yes, i.Purpose of the impoundment: ________________________________________________________________________________ ii.If a water impoundment, the principal source of the water: 9 Ground water 9 Surface water streams 9 Other specify: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.If other than water, identify the type of impounded/contained liquids and their source. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iv.Approximate size of the proposed impoundment. Volume: ____________ million gallons; surface area: ____________ acres v.Dimensions of the proposed dam or impounding structure: ________ height; _______ length vi.Construction method/materials for the proposed dam or impounding structure (e.g., earth fill, rock, wood, concrete): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ D.2. Project Operations a. Does the proposed action include any excavation, mining, or dredging, during construction, operations, or both? 9 Yes 9 No (Not including general site preparation, grading or installation of utilities or foundations where all excavated materials will remain onsite) If Yes: i .What is the purpose of the excavation or dredging? _______________________________________________________________ ii.How much material (including rock, earth, sediments, etc.) is proposed to be removed from the site? •Volume (specify tons or cubic yards): ____________________________________________ •Over what duration of time? ____________________________________________________ iii.Describe nature and characteristics of materials to be excavated or dredged, and plans to use, manage or dispose of them. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iv.Will there be onsite dewatering or processing of excavated materials? 9 Yes 9 No If yes, describe. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ v.What is the total area to be dredged or excavated? _____________________________________acres vi.What is the maximum area to be worked at any one time? _______________________________ acres vii.What would be the maximum depth of excavation or dredging? __________________________ feet viii.Will the excavation require blasting?9 Yes 9 No ix.Summarize site reclamation goals and plan: _____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b. Would the proposed action cause or result in alteration of, increase or decrease in size of, or encroachment 9 Yes 9 No into any existing wetland, waterbody, shoreline, beach or adjacent area? If Yes: i.Identify the wetland or waterbody which would be affected (by name, water index number, wetland map number or geographic description): ______________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 of 13 ii.Describe how the proposed action would affect that waterbody or wetland, e.g. excavation, fill, placement of structures, or alteration of channels, banks and shorelines. Indicate extent of activities, alterations and additions in square feet or acres: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Will the proposed action cause or result in disturbance to bottom sediments? Yes 9 No If Yes, describe: __________________________________________________________________________________________ iv.Will the proposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes: •acres of aquatic vegetation proposed to be removed: ___________________________________________________________ •expected acreage of aquatic vegetation remaining after project completion:________________________________________ •purpose of proposed removal (e.g. beach clearing, invasive species control, boat access): ____________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ •proposed method of plant removal: ________________________________________________________________________ •if chemical/herbicide treatment will be used, specify product(s): _________________________________________________ v.Describe any proposed reclamation/mitigation following disturbance: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ c.Will the proposed action use, or create a new demand for water?9 Yes 9 No If Yes: i.Total anticipated water usage/demand per day: __________________________ gallons/day ii.Will the proposed action obtain water from an existing public water supply?9 Yes 9 No If Yes: •Name of district or service area: _________________________________________________________________________ •Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal?9 Yes 9 No •Is the project site in the existing district?9 Yes 9 No •Is expansion of the district needed?9 Yes 9 No •Do existing lines serve the project site?9 Yes 9 No iii.Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to supply the project?9 Yes 9 No If Yes: •Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: ________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ •Source(s) of supply for the district: ________________________________________________________________________ iv.Is a new water supply district or service area proposed to be formed to serve the project site?9 Yes 9 No If, Yes: •Applicant/sponsor for new district: ________________________________________________________________________ •Date application submitted or anticipated: __________________________________________________________________ •Proposed source(s) of supply for new district: _______________________________________________________________ v.If a public water supply will not be used, describe plans to provide water supply for the project: ___________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ vi.If water supply will be from wells (public or private), what is the maximum pumping capacity: _______ gallons/minute. d. Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes?9 Yes 9 No If Yes: i.Total anticipated liquid waste generation per day: _______________ gallons/day ii.Nature of liquid wastes to be generated (e.g., sanitary wastewater, industrial; if combination, describe all components and approximate volumes or proportions of each): __________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Will the proposed action use any existing public wastewater treatment facilities? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes: •Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used: _____________________________________________________________ •Name of district: ______________________________________________________________________________________ •Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project?9 Yes 9 No •Is the project site in the existing district?9 Yes 9 No •Is expansion of the district needed?9 Yes 9 No Page 5 of 13 •Do existing sewer lines serve the project site?9 Yes 9 No •Will a line extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project?9 Yes 9 No If Yes: •Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ iv.Will a new wastewater (sewage) treatment district be formed to serve the project site?9 Yes 9 No If Yes: •Applicant/sponsor for new district: ____________________________________________________________________ •Date application submitted or anticipated: _______________________________________________________________ •What is the receiving water for the wastewater discharge? __________________________________________________ v.If public facilities will not be used, describe plans to provide wastewater treatment for the project, including specifying proposed receiving water (name and classification if surface discharge or describe subsurface disposal plans): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ vi.Describe any plans or designs to capture, recycle or reuse liquid waste: _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ e.Will the proposed action disturb more than one acre and create stormwater runoff, either from new point 9 Yes 9 No sources (i.e. ditches, pipes, swales, curbs, gutters or other concentrated flows of stormwater) or non-point source (i.e. sheet flow) during construction or post construction? If Yes: i.How much impervious surface will the project create in relation to total size of project parcel? _____ Square feet or _____ acres (impervious surface) _____ Square feet or _____ acres (parcel size) ii.Describe types of new point sources. __________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Where will the stormwater runoff be directed (i.e. on-site stormwater management facility/structures, adjacent properties, groundwater, on-site surface water or off-site surface waters)? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ •If to surface waters, identify receiving water bodies or wetlands: ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ •Will stormwater runoff flow to adjacent properties?9 Yes 9 No iv.Does the proposed plan minimize impervious surfaces, use pervious materials or collect and re-use stormwater? 9 Yes 9 No f.Does the proposed action include, or will it use on-site, one or more sources of air emissions, including fuel 9 Yes 9 No combustion, waste incineration, or other processes or operations? If Yes, identify: i. Mobile sources during project operations (e.g., heavy equipment, fleet or delivery vehicles) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Stationary sources during construction (e.g., power generation, structural heating, batch plant, crushers) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Stationary sources during operations (e.g., process emissions, large boilers, electric generation) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ g.Will any air emission sources named in D.2.f (above), require a NY State Air Registration, Air Facility Permit,9 Yes 9 No or Federal Clean Air Act Title IV or Title V Permit? If Yes: i.Is the project site located in an Air quality non-attainment area? (Area routinely or periodically fails to meet 9 Yes 9 No ambient air quality standards for all or some parts of the year) ii.In addition to emissions as calculated in the application, the project will generate: •___________Tons/year (short tons) of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) •___________Tons/year (short tons) of Nitrous Oxide (N2O) •___________Tons/year (short tons) of Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) •___________Tons/year (short tons) of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) •___________Tons/year (short tons) of Carbon Dioxide equivalent of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs) •___________Tons/year (short tons) of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) Page 6 of 13 h.Will the proposed action generate or emit methane (including, but not limited to, sewage treatment plants,9 Yes 9 No landfills, composting facilities)? If Yes: i.Estimate methane generation in tons/year (metric): ________________________________________________________________ ii. Describe any methane capture, control or elimination measures included in project design (e.g., combustion to generate heat or electricity, flaring): ________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ i.Will the proposed action result in the release of air pollutants from open-air operations or processes, such as 9 Yes 9 No quarry or landfill operations? If Yes: Describe operations and nature of emissions (e.g., diesel exhaust, rock particulates/dust): _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ j.Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels or generate substantial 9 Yes 9 No new demand for transportation facilities or services? If Yes: i.When is the peak traffic expected (Check all that apply): † Morning † Evening †Weekend † Randomly between hours of __________ to ________. ii.For commercial activities only, projected number of truck trips/day and type (e.g., semi trailers and dump trucks): _____________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Parking spaces: Existing ___________________ Proposed ___________ Net increase/decrease _____________________ iv.Does the proposed action include any shared use parking?Yes No v.If the proposed action includes any modification of existing roads, creation of new roads or change in existing access, describe:________________________________________________________________________________________________________ vi.Are public/private transportation service(s) or facilities available within ½ mile of the proposed site?9 Yes 9 No vii Will the proposed action include access to public transportation or accommodations for use of hybrid, electric 9 Yes 9 No or other alternative fueled vehicles? viii. Will the proposed action include plans for pedestrian or bicycle accommodations for connections to existing 9 Yes 9 No pedestrian or bicycle routes? k.Will the proposed action (for commercial or industrial projects only) generate new or additional demand 9 Yes 9 No for energy? If Yes: i.Estimate annual electricity demand during operation of the proposed action: ____________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Anticipated sources/suppliers of electricity for the project (e.g., on-site combustion, on-site renewable, via grid/local utility, or other): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Will the proposed action require a new, or an upgrade, to an existing substation?9 Yes 9 No l. Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply. i.During Construction:ii.During Operations: •Monday - Friday: _________________________•Monday - Friday: ____________________________ •Saturday: ________________________________•Saturday: ___________________________________ •Sunday: _________________________________•Sunday: ____________________________________ •Holidays: ________________________________•Holidays: ___________________________________ Page 7 of 13 N/A m. Will the proposed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction,9 Yes 9 No operation, or both? If yes: i.Provide details including sources, time of day and duration: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Will the proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen?9 Yes 9 No Describe: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ n.Will the proposed action have outd oor lighting?9 Yes 9 No If yes: i.Describe source(s), location(s), height of fixture(s), direction/aim, and proximity to nearest occupied structures: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a light barrier or screen? 9 Yes 9 No Describe: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ o.Does the proposed action have the potential to produce odors for more than one hour per day? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes, describe possible sources, potential frequency and duration of odor emissions, and proximity to nearest occupied structures: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ p. Will the proposed action include any bulk storage of petroleum (combined capacity of over 1,100 gallons)9 Yes 9 No or chemical products 185 gallons in above ground storage or any amount in underground storage? If Yes: i.Product(s) to be stored ______________________________________________________________________________________ii.Volume(s) ______ per unit time ___________ (e.g., month, year)iii.Generally, describe the proposed storage facilities:________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ q. Will the proposed action (commercial, industrial and recreational projects only) use pesticides (i.e., herbicides,9 Yes 9 No insecticides) during construction or operation? If Yes: i.Describe proposed treatment(s): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Will the proposed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices?9 Yes 9 No r. Will the proposed action (commercial or industrial projects only) involve or require the management or disposal 9 Yes 9 No of solid waste (excluding hazardous materials)? If Yes: i.Describe any solid waste(s) to be generated during construction or operation of the facility: •Construction: ____________________ tons per ________________ (unit of time) •Operation : ____________________ tons per ________________ (unit of time) ii.Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of materials to avoid disposal as solid waste: •Construction: ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ •Operation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Proposed disposal methods/facilities for solid waste generated on-site: •Construction: ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ •Operation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 of 13 N/A s. Does the proposed action include construction or modification of a solid waste management facility?9 Yes 9 No If Yes: i.Type of management or handling of waste proposed for the site (e.g., recycling or transfer station, composting, landfill, or other disposal activities): ___________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Anticipated rate of disposal/processing: •________ Tons/month, if transfer or other non-combustion/thermal treatment, or •________ Tons/hour, if combustion or thermal treatment iii.If landfill, anticipated site life: ________________________________ years t.Will the proposed action at the site involve the commercial generation, treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous 9 Yes 9 No waste? If Yes: i.Name(s) of all hazardous wastes or constituents to be generated, handled or managed at facility: ___________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Generally describe processes or activities involving hazardous wastes or constituents: ___________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Specify amount to be handled or generated _____ tons/month iv.Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of hazardous constituents: ____________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ v. Will any hazardous wastes be disposed at an existing offsite hazardous waste facility? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes: provide name and location of facility: _______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If No: describe proposed management of any hazardous wastes which will not be sent to a hazardous waste facility: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E.Site and Setting of Proposed Action E.1. Land uses on and surrounding the project site a. Existing land uses. i.Check all uses that occur on, adjoining and near the project site. 9 Urban 9 Industrial 9 Commercial 9 Residential (suburban) 9 Rural (non-farm) 9 Forest 9 Agriculture 9 Aquatic 9 Other (specify): ____________________________________ ii.If mix of uses, generally describe: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b. Land uses and covertypes on the project site. Land use or Covertype Current Acreage Acreage After Project Completion Change (Acres +/-) •Roads, buildings, and other paved or impervious surfaces •Forested •Meadows, grasslands or brushlands (non- agricultural, including abandoned agricultural) •Agricultural (includes active orchards, field, greenhouse etc.) •Surface water features (lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, etc.) •Wetlands (freshwater or tidal) •Non-vegetated (bare rock, earth or fill) •Other Describe: _______________________________ ________________________________________ Page 9 of 13 c. Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation? 9 Yes 9 No i. If Yes: explain: __________________________________________________________________________________________ d. Are there any facilities serving children, the elderly, people with disabilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, licensed 9 Yes 9 No day care centers, or group homes) within 1500 feet of the project site? If Yes, i. Identify Facilities: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ e. Does the project site contain an existing dam? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes: i. Dimensions of the dam and impoundment: • Dam height: _________________________________ feet • Dam length: _________________________________ feet • Surface area: _________________________________ acres • Volume impounded: _______________________________ gallons OR acre-feet ii. Dam=s existing hazard classification: _________________________________________________________________________ iii. Provide date and summarize results of last inspection: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ f. Has the project site ever been used as a municipal, commercial or industrial solid waste management facility, 9 Yes 9 No or does the project site adjoin property which is now, or was at one time, used as a solid waste management facility? If Yes: i. Has the facility been formally closed? 9 Yes 9 No • If yes, cite sources/documentation: _______________________________________________________________________ ii. Describe the location of the project site relative to the boundaries of the solid waste management facility: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Describe any development constraints due to the prior solid waste activities: __________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ g. Have hazardous wastes been generated, treated and/or disposed of at the site, or does the project site adjoin 9 Yes 9 No property which is now or was at one time used to commercially treat, store and/or dispose of hazardous waste? If Yes: i. Describe waste(s) handled and waste management activities, including approximate time when activities occurred: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ h. Potential contamination history. Has there been a reported spill at the proposed project site, or have any 9 Yes 9 No remedial actions been conducted at or adjacent to the proposed site? If Yes: i. Is any portion of the site listed on the NYSDEC Spills Incidents database or Environmental Site 9 Yes 9 No Remediation database? Check all that apply: 9 Yes – Spills Incidents database Provide DEC ID number(s): ________________________________ 9 Yes – Environmental Site Remediation database Provide DEC ID number(s): ________________________________ 9 Neither database ii. If site has been subject of RCRA corrective activities, describe control measures:_______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Is the project within 2000 feet of any site in the NYSDEC Environmental Site Remediation database? 9 Yes 9 No If yes, provide DEC ID number(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ iv. If yes to (i), (ii) or (iii) above, describe current status of site(s): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 10 of 13 v. Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses? 9 Yes 9 No • If yes, DEC site ID number: ____________________________________________________________________________ • Describe the type of institutional control (e.g., deed restriction or easement): ____________________________________ • Describe any use limitations: ___________________________________________________________________________ • Describe any engineering controls: _______________________________________________________________________ • Will the project affect the institutional or engineering controls in place? 9 Yes 9 No • Explain: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ E.2. Natural Resources On or Near Project Site a. What is the average depth to bedrock on the project site? ________________ feet b. Are there bedrock outcroppings on the project site? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes, what proportion of the site is comprised of bedrock outcroppings? __________________% c. Predominant soil type(s) present on project site: ___________________________ __________% ___________________________ __________% ____________________________ __________% d. What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: _________ feet e. Drainage status of project site soils: 9 Well Drained: _____% of site 9 Moderately Well Drained: _____% of site 9 Poorly Drained _____% of site f. Approximate proportion of proposed action site with slopes: 9 0-10%: _____% of site 9 10-15%: _____% of site 9 15% or greater: _____% of site g. Are there any unique geologic features on the project site? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes, describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ h. Surface water features. i. Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies (including streams, rivers, 9 Yes 9 No ponds or lakes)? ii. Do any wetlands or other waterbodies adjoin the project site? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes to either i or ii, continue. If No, skip to E.2.i. iii. Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies within or adjoining the project site regulated by any federal, 9 Yes 9 No state or local agency? iv. For each identified regulated wetland and waterbody on the project site, provide the following information: • Streams: Name ____________________________________________ Classification _______________________• Lakes or Ponds: Name ____________________________________________ Classification _______________________• Wetlands: Name ____________________________________________ Approximate Size ___________________ • Wetland No. (if regulated by DEC) _____________________________ v. Are any of the above water bodies listed in the most recent compilation of NYS water quality-impaired 9 Yes 9 No waterbodies? If yes, name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired: _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ i. Is the project site in a designated Floodway? 9 Yes 9 No j. Is the project site in the 100-year Floodplain? 9 Yes 9 No k. Is the project site in the 500-year Floodplain? 9 Yes 9 No l. Is the project site located over, or immediately adjoining, a primary, principal or sole source aquifer? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes: i. Name of aquifer: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 11 of 13 m. Identify the predominant wildlife species that occupy or use the project site: ______________________________ ______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________________ n. Does the project site contain a designated significant natural community? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes: i. Describe the habitat/community (composition, function, and basis for designation): _____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Source(s) of description or evaluation: ________________________________________________________________________ iii. Extent of community/habitat: • Currently: ______________________ acres • Following completion of project as proposed: _____________________ acres • Gain or loss (indicate + or -): ______________________ acres o. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by the federal government or NYS as 9 Yes 9 No endangered or threatened, or does it contain any areas identified as habitat for an endangered or threatened species? If Yes: i. Species and listing (endangered or threatened):______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ p. Does the project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by NYS as rare, or as a species of 9 Yes 9 No special concern? If Yes: i. Species and listing:____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ q. Is the project site or adjoining area currently used for hunting, trapping, fishing or shell fishing? 9 Yes 9 No If yes, give a brief description of how the proposed action may affect that use: ___________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E.3. Designated Public Resources On or Near Project Site a. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in a designated agricultural district certified pursuant to 9 Yes 9 No Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 304? If Yes, provide county plus district name/number: _________________________________________________________________ b. Are agricultural lands consisting of highly productive soils present? 9 Yes 9 No i. If Yes: acreage(s) on project site? ___________________________________________________________________________ ii. Source(s) of soil rating(s): _________________________________________________________________________________ c. Does the project site contain all or part of, or is it substantially contiguous to, a registered National 9 Yes 9 No Natural Landmark? If Yes: i. Nature of the natural landmark: 9 Biological Community 9 Geological Feature ii. Provide brief description of landmark, including values behind designation and approximate size/extent: ___________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ d. Is the project site located in or does it adjoin a state listed Critical Environmental Area? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes: i. CEA name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Basis for designation: _____________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Designating agency and date: ______________________________________________________________________________ Page 12 of 13 e. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district 9 Yes 9 No 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? If Yes: i. Nature of historic/archaeological resource: 9 Archaeological Site 9 Historic Building or District ii. Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Brief description of attributes on which listing is based: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ f. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for 9 Yes 9 No archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? g. Have additional archaeological or historic site(s) or resources been identified on the project site? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes: i. Describe possible resource(s): _______________________________________________________________________________ ii. Basis for identification: ___________________________________________________________________________________ h. Is the project site within fives miles of any officially designated and publicly accessible federal, state, or local 9 Yes 9 No scenic or aesthetic resource? If Yes: i. Identify resource: _________________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Nature of, or basis for, designation (e.g., established highway overlook, state or local park, state historic trail or scenic byway, etc.): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Distance between project and resource: _____________________ miles. i. Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers 9 Yes 9 No Program 6 NYCRR 666? If Yes: i. Identify the name of the river and its designation: ________________________________________________________________ ii. Is the activity consistent with development restrictions contained in 6NYCRR Part 666? 9 Yes 9 No F. Additional Information Attach any additional information which may be needed to clarify your project. If you have identified any adverse impacts which could be associated with your proposal, please describe those impacts plus any measures which you propose to avoid or minimize them. G. Verification I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name ___________________________________ Date_______________________________________ Signature________________________________________________ Title_______________________________________ Page 13 of 13 Game Farm Road Field Hockey Field Zoning Variance Application Materials Cornell University Ithaca, NY March 10, 2025 This page intentionally left blank. March 10, 2025 Zoning Board Members, Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: Variances for the Game Farm Road Field Hockey Field Dear Town of Ithaca Zoning Board Members: Cornell University is proposing to construct facilities for varsity field hockey at their Game Farm Road lands utilized for athletics. Construction of the project is proposed in two phases. Phase one will provide Cornell’s field hockey athletes with a much-needed, NCAA compliant synthetic turf field. The field is proposed on the site of an existing lightly utilized grass athletic field next to two improved grass soccer fields known as McGovern Fields. Phase one will include a field hockey pitch, a new driveway, formalized parking, pedestrian amenities, and small support facilities. The support facilities include a four-restroom building and a press box building. This project requires area variances for a scoreboard and other site signage, height variances for the athletic fence netting and field lighting, and a sprinkler variance for the press box roof. We ask for consideration of the zoning variances described herein at your April 22, 2025 meeting. Enclosed please find project narrative, zoning board of appeals applications, and graphics for the project. The application fee will be provided separately. Sincerely, Kimberly Van Leeuwen Director of Landscape Architecture 1001 W Seneca Street Suite 201 Ithaca, New York 14850 • 607.277.1400 • fisherassoc.com Cultivating our gifts to create a legacy of infrastructure that improves quality of life. add KVL signature This page intentionally left blank. PROJECT CONSULTANTS Sasaki Associates Project Architect and Landscape Architect Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. Project Municipal Approvals T.G. Miller, P.C. Project Civil Engineer R.F.S. Engineering Project Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineers This page intentionally left blank. TABLE OF CONTENTS Project Overview Zoning Variances Criteria Zoning Variance Graphics Project Renderings Town Code Department Review Letter This page intentionally left blank. PROJECT OVERVIEW Cornell University is proposing to construct facilities for varsity field hockey at their Game Farm Road lands utilized for athletics. Construction of the project is proposed in two phases. Phase one will provide Cornell’s field hockey athletes a much-needed, NCAA-required synthetic turf field. The field is proposed on the site of an existing lightly utilized grass athletic field next to two improved grass soccer fields known as McGovern Fields. Phase one will include a field hockey pitch, a new driveway, formalized parking, pedestrian amenities, and small support facilities. The support facilities include a four-restroom building and a press box building. An additional building (phase two) for field hockey is anticipated to move forward within five years of the athletic field installation. The building will be a single-story clubhouse facility to serve the field hockey team. The clubhouse will include team locker rooms, offices, meeting rooms, a physical therapy/training room, a lounge, toilets, showers, and an indoor training space. The indoor training space will have a synthetic turf floor surface that matches the turf used for the exterior field hockey field and will be used for field hockey practice during inclement weather. The full buildout with Phase II building is visible on the title page. The proposed septic system, stormwater management system, and electrical transformer included in the phase one construction will be sized to accommodate both phase one and phase two development. Project Purpose, Need, and Benefit The proposed facilities will provide a new home for Cornell field hockey, primarily varsity athletes, while also serving club and camp needs. Location The project site totals approximately 15.65 acres and is within three tax parcels in the Town of Ithaca (numbers 62.-2-6, 62.-2-5, and 62.-2-4). The limit of disturbance within the site is approximately 12.22 acres. The total acreage of the three parcels in which the project site sits is approximately 123 acres. These parcels are adjacent additional Game Farm Road and East Hill Plaza Cornell lands that comprise approximately 506 acres, per the County Assessment tax mapping. Figure: Project Location ZONING VARIANCES CRITERIA Low Density Residential (LDR) The proposed field will be located within the Town of Ithaca Low Density Residential (LDR) Zoning District, primarily on parcel 62.-2-6 with some additional work in parcels 62.-2-5 and 62.-2-4. The project is an allowed use with a special use permit in the LDR zone as part of an institution of higher learning. Both the phase one and phase two buildings will meet building height, yard setback, and lot coverage requirements. At the end of this package, graphics of each element listed below are provided, along with a site plan showing the locations of each element. Area Variance – Signs In Residential and Conservation Zones, Town code dictates that: •Signs may not be internally illuminated. In other Zones, Town code dictates that internally illuminated signs shall be turned off between the hours of 9:00pm and 5:00am. •Freestanding signs shall not exceed six feet in height, and no one sign should be larger than six square feet in area. •Signs up to 16 square feet in area in the aggregate on any one parcel are permitted. •Flags should not exceed 40 square feet in area. Team Building A red aluminum sign in the shape of the letter “C” for the team building is proposed to be approximately 4.75 feet tall and 3.75 feet wide, totaling around 17.5 square feet. This sign requires a variance for exceeding six square feet in area. Press Box Two types of signs are proposed for the press box. One is an aluminum panel sign painted red with raised white lettering and is proposed to be 18 inches tall and ten feet wide, totaling 15 square feet in area. The other sign is comprised of metal letters that are one foot high and will span approximately 13.75 feet. These signs require variances for being larger than six square feet in area. Scoreboard The project includes a scoreboard with internally illuminated digits. The scoreboard will be turned off between the hours of 9:00pm and 5:00am. The freestanding scoreboard will be 11.5 feet tall and 20 feet wide, totaling 230 square feet in area. The bottom of the scoreboard panel will be ten feet off the ground. For these reasons, the scoreboard requires an area variance. Field Timers The project also includes two field timers that are internally illuminated. The timers will be turned off between the hours of 9:00pm and 5:00am. Each field timer is 3.75 feet tall and 3.5 feet wide, totaling just over 13 square feet in area. The bottom of the field timer panels will be ten feet off the ground. For these reasons, the field timers require an area variance. Windscreens Two windscreens are proposed for wrapping the chain link fence on the north and south sides of the field, with four-foot red lettering facing into the field. The backs of the windscreen will be black. Each windscreen will be 100 feet long and six feet high, totaling 600 square feet in area. Due to their total area, the windscreens require an area variance. Team Dugouts Each team dugout is proposed to have a red aluminum panel sign with raised white lettering that will be six inches tall and just over 10.5 feet wide, totaling just over five feet in area. On their own, these signs do not require variances, but they contribute to the total sign area. Flag One eight feet by 12 feet flag is proposed next to the scoreboard, totaling 96 square feet, therefore requiring a variance. Aggregate Area The aggregate area of signs is 1,608.25 square feet, exceeding 16 square feet and therefore requiring a variance. Area Variance – Fence/Netting Height In Residential and Conservation Zones, Town code dictates that fencing should generally not exceed six feet in height. The project includes 24-foot-high field netting located at the north and south ends of the proposed field hockey field, behind the goals (approximately 64 feet in length, total). This netting is necessary for safety reasons. The netting requires a variance for exceeding six feet in height. Area Variance – Flag Pole and Light Poles Section 270-59 of Town code requires that a structure height should not exceed 30 feet. A freestanding 40-feet-tall flagpole is proposed and will require a variance. There are four sports light poles that are 70 feet in height, thus requiring a variance. The site light poles are under 30 feet and do not require a variance. 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. The proposed field hockey field is surrounded by Cornell land and other athletic facilities. The signs, netting, and lighting are similar in size, height, and materiality to others in the vicinity. 2.Can the benefit sought by the applicant be achieved by a feasible alternative to the variance? No. The scoreboard and field timer must be internally lit and are sized to be visible to players and spectators. All signs are sized appropriately to their respective locations and purposes. The 24-foot-high netting is required for safety reasons. The height of the lighting poles is necessary for proper illumination of the field and site. The height of the flag pole is necessary for the flag to fly above the scoreboard unobstructed. 3.Is the requested variance substantial? No. The signs, netting, and poles are typical in size and height for athletic facilities. 4.Would the variance have an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood? No. The project is located among other athletic facilities and surrounded on three sides by other campus lands. The proposed physical and environmental conditions (athletic field and small buildings) are similar to the existing conditions and should not have a dramatic impact on the neighborhood. 5.Is the alleged difficulty self-created? No. As previously recognized by the Town, regarding other projects, the Low-Density Residential zoning does not align with university land use. The town’s zoning code does not include an institutional or university zone. Sprinkler Variance – Press Box The proposed project includes a press box building. NYS Building Code does not require a sprinkler system to be installed in the proposed press box building. The Town of Ithaca has more restrictive sprinkler system requirements and requires that the press box building be provided with a sprinkler system in compliance with NFPA standards. NFPA 13 is the standard that regulates sprinkler systems in nonresidential buildings. A press box building is classified as an office building and, therefore, requires a sprinkler system per Town of Ithaca Code § 225-3. The proposed press box is a small two-story building with a flat roof. The occupied area of the first floor is 190 square feet, second floor is 190 square feet, and the roof area is 240 square feet. The first and second floors are enclosed with windows facing the field that will be used for press. The first and second floors will be sprinklered. The roof is open to the sky and will be occasionally used as a camera platform. The roof will be used only as a camera platform, there will be no other use of the roof. Cameras will only be on the roof when they are being used- neither the cameras, nor anything else, will be stored on the roof. The Town’s Code Enforcement official interprets the code to require sprinklers on all floors, including the open-air roof. We ask for a variance to not include sprinklers on the open-air roof. Sprinkler Variance Criteria Form 1.Will the strict application of the Sprinkler Chapter of the Town Code create a practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship? Yes. Cornell University will provide sprinkler coverage in the enclosed first floor and second floor of the press box building and a fire extinguisher for the roof; however, providing sprinkler coverage for the roof presents a problem. No manufacturer lists a sprinkler head for use on an open roof. There are no sprinkler heads listed by a required testing agency for use on a level that is open to the sky. All sprinkler heads are listed for installation at a specific distance below a ceiling. NFPA 13 also has requirements for sprinkler head installation at a specific distance below a ceiling. Unless Cornell builds a roof over the roof, there is no code compliant way to sprinkler the open roof area. Furthermore, NFPA 13 does not require open roof areas to be provided with sprinkler coverage. The NYS Code does not require office buildings to be provided with a sprinkler system. NYS Code does require certain Group A – Assembly occupancies to be provided with sprinkler coverage. Even if a Group A – Assembly occupancy that requires sprinkler coverage is located on a roof, NYS Code does not require that roof be provided with sprinkler coverage. In those cases, NYS Code requires all floors below the roof to be provided with sprinkler coverage. All floors below the roof of the press box will be provided with sprinkler coverage. 2.Will the omission of an approved sprinkler system from all or part of the building significantly jeopardize human life? No. The roof will be used only as a camera platform. The cameras will only be on the roof when they are being used, the cameras will not be stored on the roof. The cameras will be used approximately 15 times per year and the roof will be occupied by a maximum number of two people who are camera operators. In addition, a fire extinguisher will be provided and there is an exterior staircases for people to get off the roof quickly in case of an emergency. The furthest point on the roof from the exterior staircase is 21 feet. It will take fewer than 10 seconds to evacuate the roof from the furthest point. Game Farm Road Field Hockey Field Zoning Variance Graphics Team Building - East Elevation Scale: Not To Scale Press Box - East Elevation Scale: Not To Scale4'-9"3'-0"3'-8"1'-0"2'-4"13'-8"3'-6"10'1'19'18"8'Red Aluminum Panel with Raised White Lettering Red Aluminum Sign Building Alternate 10' 13'-7" CORNELL FIELD HOCKEY [NAME/FAMILY] PRESS BOX Building Alternate 4'-9"3'-0"3'-8"1'-0"2'-4"13'-8" 11'-6"10'-0"20'-0"7'-6"Scoreboard Field Timer (2 Locations)10'-0"3'-9"3'-6" Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0" Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"18"18"Internally Illuminated LED Digits Internally Illuminated LED Digits 2'-0"2'-0"2'-0"1'-6"1'-6"1'-6"2'-6"1'-0"1'-0" 1'-3" CORNELL FIELD HOCKEY DONOR NAME HERE Windscreen (2 Locations)Scale: Not To ScalePrinted Heavy Duty VinylTeam Dugout (2 Locations)Scale: Not To Scale8'-9"8'-2"Red Aluminum Panel with Raised White Lettering6"10'-7 1/2"6'4'100'[NAME/FAMILY] DUGOUTCORNELL FIELD HOCKEYGO BIG RED- East Elevation Field Netting (2 Locations) Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"24'-0"6'-0"13'-9"24'-0" Field Timer Behind Netting Net Post Chain Link Fence 6" Field Netting Windscreen Flag Pole 6'-0"40'-0"21'-6"3'-6 1/4"Chain Link Fence Flag Pole Scoreboard Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0" Windscreen Sports Lights (4 Locations) Scale: Not To Scale 70'70'70'Sports Lights F1, F2 Sports Light F3 Sports Light F4 Site Lights (18 Locations) Scale: Not To Scale Site LightSingle Head Site Light Double Head20'20' Press Box - Sprinkler Variance Scale: Not To Scale West Elevation Roof Plan 19'9'-8"24'-8"7'-6"Path of Egress Path ofEgress Guardrail 3'-6"Roof Entrance(Gate) Roof Entrance (Gate)Press Box Roof This page intentionally left blank. 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FullEnvironmentalAssessmentFormPart1-ProjectandSettingInstructionsforCompletingPart1Part1istobecompletedbytheapplicantorprojectsponsor.Responsesbecomepartoftheapplicationforapprovalorfunding,aresubjecttopublicreview,andmaybesubjecttofurtherverification.CompletePart1basedoninformationcurrentlyavailable.Ifadditionalresearchorinvestigationwouldbeneededtofullyrespondtoanyitem,pleaseanswerasthoroughlyaspossiblebasedoncurrentinformation;indicatewhethermissinginformationdoesnotexist,orisnotreasonablyavailabletothesponsor;and,whenpossible,generallydescribeworkorstudieswhichwouldbenecessarytoupdateorfullydevelopthatinformation.Applicants/sponsorsmustcompleteallitemsinSectionsA&B.InSectionsC,D&E,mostitemscontainaninitialquestionthatmustbeansweredeither“Yes”or“No”.Iftheanswertotheinitialquestionis“Yes”,completethesub-questionsthatfollow.Iftheanswertotheinitialquestionis“No”,proceedtothenextquestion.SectionFallowstheprojectsponsortoidentif,’andattachanyadditionalinformation.SectionGrequiresthenameandsignatureoftheapplicantorprojectsponsortoverifythattheinformationcontainedinPartusaccurateandcomplete.A.ProjectandApplicant/SponsorInformation.NameofActionorProject:CornellFieldHockeyfieldProjectLocation(describe,andattachagenerallocationmap):OnthewestsideofGameFarmRoad,betweentheroadandMcGovernFields;TownParcel#62-2-6and#62-2-5,and#62-2-4BriefDescriptionofProposedAction(includepurposeorneed):CornellUniversityisproposingtoconstructfacilitiesforvarsityfieldhockeyattheirGameFarmRoadlandsutilizedforathletics.Constructionoftheprojectisproposedintwophases.PhaseonewillprovideCornell’sfieldhockeyathleteswithaNCAA-compliantsyntheticturffield.ThefieldisproposedonthesiteofanexistinggrassathleticfieldnexttotwoimprovedgrasssoccerfieldsknownasMcGovernFields.Phaseonewillincludeafieldhockeypitch,anewdriveway,formalizedparking,pedestrianamenities,andsmallsupportfacilities.Thesupportfacilitiesincludeafour-restroombuildingandapressboxbuilding.Phasetwo,whichinvolvesanadditionalbuilding,isanticipatedtomoveforwardwithinfiveyearsoftheathleticfieldinstallation.Theproposedbuildingwillbeasingle-storyclubhousefacilitytoservethefieldhockeyteam.Theclubhousewillincludeteamlockerrooms,offices,meetingrooms,aphysicaltherapy/trainingroom,alounge,toilets,showers,andanindoortrainingspace.Theindoortrainingspacewillhaveasyntheticturffloorsurfacethatmatchestheturfusedfortheexteriorfieldhockeyfieldandwillbeusedforfieldhockeypracticeduringinclementweather.Theproposedsepticsystem,stormwatermanagementsystem,andelectricaltransformerincludedinthePhaseoneconstructionwillbesizedtoaccommodatetheneedsofthefutureclubhouse.TheencloseddocumentsandFEAFaddressthefullprojectbuildout(Phasesoneandtwo).NameofApplicant/Sponsor:Telephone:607.227.1400KimberlyVanLeeuwenE-Mail:kmichaels@fisherassoc.comAddress:SenecaStreet,Suite201City/PO:IthacaState:NYZipCode:14850ProjectContact(ifnotsameassponsor;givenameandtitle/role):Telephone:607.255.2478ElisabeteGodden,ProjectManagerE-Mail:egoddencornell.eduAddress:102HumphriesServiceBuildingCity/PO:State:ZipCode:IthacaNY14853PropertyOwner(ifnotsameassponsor):Telephone:CornellUniversityE-Mail:Address:City/PO:IthacaState:ZipCode:14850NYPage1of13FEAF2019 B.GovernmentApprovalsB.GovernmentApprovals,Funding,orSponsorship.(“Funding”includesgrants,loans,taxrelief,andanyotherformsoffinancialassistance.)GovernmentEntityIfYes:IdentifyAgencyandApproval(s)ApplicationDateRequired(Actualorprojected)a.CityCouncil,TownBoard,IYesDNoTownBoard:SewerExemptionor_Village_Board_ofTrusteesb.City,TownorVillageIYesNoTownPlanningBoard:SEQR,SitePlanApproval,1013/2024PlanningBoardorCommissionSpecialUsePermitc.City,TownorIYesNoZBA:Variance(s)3/10/2025VillageZoningBoardofAppeals—d.OtherlocalagenciesDYesNoe.CountyagenciesYesDNoCHDOnsiteWastewaterTreatmentSystem(OWT)TCOWTSPermitTBDConstructionPermit;TCGML239Review/ReferralTC-gMCIetterreceived11126/2024f.RegionalagenciesQYesNog.StateagenciesIYesDNoNYSDEC:StormwaterPermit;SPDESPermitTBDh.FederalagenciesIEIYesNoi.CoastalResources.I.IstheprojectsitewithinaCoastalArea,orthewaterfrontareaofaDesignatedInlandWaterway?DYesINoii.IstheprojectsitelocatedinacommunitywithanapprovedLocalWaterfrontRevitalizationProgram?iii.IstheprojectsitewithinaCoastalErosionHazardArea?DYesNoC.PlanningandZoningc.1.Planningandzoningactions.Willadministrativeorlegislativeadoption,oramendmentofaplan,locallaw,ordinance,ruleorregulationbetheDYesNoonlyapproval(s)whichmustbegrantedtoenabletheproposedactiontoproceed?.IfYes,completesectionsC,FandG..IfNo,proceedtoquestionC.2andcompleteallremainingsectionsandquestionsinPart1C.2.Adoptedlanduseplans.a.Doanymunicipally-adopted(city,town,villageorcounty)comprehensivelanduseplan(s)includethesiteYesDNowheretheproposedactionwouldbelocated?IfYes,doesthecomprehensiveplanincludespecificrecommendationsforthesitewheretheproposedactionYesDNowouldbelocated?(FutureLandUsedesignationis“campus”)b.Isthesiteoftheproposedactionwithinanylocalorregionalspecialplanningdistrict(forexample:Greenway;DYesNoBrownfieldOpportunityArea(BOA);designatedStateorFederalheritagearea;watershedmanagementplan;orother?).IfYes,identifytheplan(s):c.Istheproposedactionlocatedwhollyorpartiallywithinanarealistedinanadoptedmunicipalopenspaceplan,DYesNooranadoptedmunicipalfarmlandprotectionplan?IfYes,identifytheplan(s):Page2of13 C.3.Zoninga.Isthesiteoftheproposedactionlocatedinamunicipalitywithanadoptedzoninglaworordinance.YesNoIfYes,whatisthezoningclassification(s)includinganyapplicableoverlaydistrict?LDR-LowDensityResidentialb.Istheusepermittedorallowedbyaspecialorconditionalusepermit?YesNoc.Isazoningchangerequestedaspartoftheproposedaction?DYesNoIfYes,I.Whatistheproposednewzoningforthesite?C.4.Existingcommunityservices.a.Inwhatschooldistrictistheprojectsitelocated?IthacaCitySchoolDistrictb.Whatpoliceorotherpublicprotectionforcesservetheprojectsite?CornellCampusPolice.TompkinsCountySheriffc.Whichfireprotectionandemergencymedicalservicesservetheprojectsite?IthacaFireDepartment,BangsAmbulanced.Whatparksservetheprojectsite?EastHillRecreationWayD.ProjectDetailsD.1.ProposedandPotentialDevelopmenta.Whatisthegeneralnatureoftheproposedaction(e.g.,residential,industrial,commercial,recreational;ifmixed,includeallcomponents)?Recreational-FieldHockeyFieldb.a.Totalacreageofthesiteoftheproposedaction?1>(5acresb.Totalacreagetobephysicallydisturbed?12.22acresc.Totalacreage(projectsiteandanycontiguousproperties)ownedorcontrolledbytheapplicantorprojectsponsor?506acresc.Istheproposedactionanexpansionofanexistingprojectoruse?YesNoi.IfYes,whatistheapproximatepercentageoftheproposedexpansionandidentifytheunits(e.g.,acres,miles,housingunits,squarefeet)?%______________________Units:______________________d.Istheproposedactionasubdivision,ordoesitincludeasubdivision?DYesINoIfYes,i.Purposeortypeofsubdivision?(e.g.,residential,industrial,commercial;ifmixed,specifytypes)ii.Isacluster/conservationlayoutproposed?DYesINoiii.Numberoflotsproposed?_ _ _ __ _ _ _iv.Minimumandmaximumproposedlotsizes?Minimum.Maximum_ __ _ _ _ __ _ _e.Willtheproposedactionbeconstructedinmultiplephases?YesCNoi.IfNo,anticipatedperiodofconstruction:__ _ _ _monthsii.IfYes:.Totalnumberofphasesanticipated2.Anticipatedcommencementdateofphase1(includingdemolition)3month2025year.Anticipatedcompletiondateoffinalphasetbdmonthtbdyear•Generallydescribeconnectionsorrelationshipsamongphases,includinganycontingencieswhereprogressofonephasemaydeterminetimingordurationoffuturephases:Itisanticipatedthatwithinfiveyears,thephasetwobuildingcouldmoveforward.Ifso,itwouldlikelytake12-18monthstocomplete.TheinfrastructureproposedforphaseIissizedtoaccommodatephaseII.Page3of13 f.Doestheprojectincludenewresidentialuses?QYesNoIfYes,shownumbersofunitsproposed.QllFamilyIQFamilyIçFamilyMultipleFamilyorInitialPhase________________________________________________________________Atcompletionofallphases______________________________________________________________g.Doestheproposedactionincludenewnon-residentialconstruction(includingexpansions)?YesQNoIfYes,i.Totalnumberofstructures3ii.Dimensions(infeet)oflargestproposedstructure:20-0”height;97-0’width;and165-0’lengthiii.Approximateextentofbuildingspacetobeheatedorcooled:14,400squarefeeth.DoestheproposedactionincludeconstructionorotheractivitiesthatwillresultintheimpoundmentofanyYesNoliquids,suchascreationofawatersupply,reservoir,pond,lake,wastelagoonorotherstorage?IfYes,ProjectdoesNOTincludean“impoundment”perNYSDECdefinition,juststandardstormwatermanagemcilitiesi.Purposeoftheimpoundment:Stormwaterdetentionandtreatmentii.Ifawaterimpoundment,theprincipalsourceofthewater:QGroundwaterSurfacewaterstreamsflOtherspecify:N/Aiii.Ifotherthanwater,identifythetypeofimpounded/containedliquidsandtheirsource.N/Aiv.Approximatesizeoftheproposedimpoundment.Volume:I.0milliongallons;surfacearea:0.72acresV.Dimensionsoftheproposeddamorimpoundingstructure:514height;375’lengthvi.Constructionmethod/materialsfortheproposeddamorimpoundingstructure(e.g.,earthfill,rock,wood,concrete):TraditionalconstructiontechniquesassociatedwiththeinstallationofacompactedearthfillembankmentforstormwatermitigationD.2.ProjectOperationsa.Doestheproposedactionincludeanyexcavation,mining,ordredging,duringconstruction,operations,orboth?OYesNo(Notincludinggeneralsitepreparation,gradingorinstallationofutilitiesorfoundationswhereallexcavatedmaterialswillremainonsite)IfYes:iWhatisthepurposeoftheexcavationordredging?________________________________________________________________ii.Howmuchmaterial(includingrock,earth,sediments,etc.)isproposedtoberemovedfromthesite?.Volume(specifytonsorcubicyards):________________________________________________.Overwhatdurationoftime?________________________________________________________iii.Describenatureandcharacteristicsofmaterialstobeexcavatedordredged,andplanstouse,manageordisposeofthem.iv.Willtherebeonsitedewateringorprocessingofexcavatedmaterials?OYesüNoIfyes,describe._________________________________________________V.Whatisthetotalareatobedredgedorexcavated?_________________________________________acresvi.Whatisthemaximumareatobeworkedatanyonetime?__________________________________acresvii.Whatwouldbethemaximumdepthofexcavationordredging?__________________________feetviii.Willtheexcavationrequireblasting?YesONoix.Summarizesitereclamationgoalsandplan:.b.Wouldtheproposedactioncauseorresultinalterationof,increaseordecreaseinsizeof,orencroachmentYesNointoanyexistingwetland,waterbody,shoreline,beachoradjacentarea?IfYes:i.Identifythewetlandorwaterbodywhichwouldbeaffected(byname,waterindexnumber,wetlandmapnumberorgeographicdescription):Page4of13 ii .Describehowtheproposedactionwouldaffectthatwaterbodyorwetland,e.g.excavation,fill,placementofstructures,oralterationofchannels,banksandshorelines.Indicateextentofactivities,alterationsandadditionsinsquarefeetoracres:iii .Willtheproposedactioncauseorresultindisturbancetobottomsediments?EYesQNoIfYes,describe:iv.Willtheproposedactioncauseorresultinthedestructionorremovalofaquaticvegetation?L1YesCNoIfYes:.acresofaquaticvegetationproposedtoberemoved:______________________________________________________________.expectedacreageofaquaticvegetationremainingafterprojectcompletion:____________________________________________.purposeofproposedremoval(e.g.beachclearing,invasivespeciescontrol,boataccess):___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.proposedmethodofplantremoval:_________________________________________________________________________.ifchemical/herbicidetreatmentwillbeused,specifyproduct(s):__ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _V.Describeanyproposedreclamation/mitigationfollowingdisturbance:_ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _c.Willtheproposedactionuse,orcreateanewdemandforwater?YesJNoIfYes:I.Totalanticipatedwaterusage/demandperday:950Domesticconsumptiononly)gallons/dayii .Willtheproposedactionobtainwaterfromanexistingpublicwatersupply?YesLJNoIfYes:•Nameofdistrictorservicearea:CornellUniversityWaterSystem(NYSDECPermit#:7-5030-00008/00007)•Doestheexistingpublicwatersupplyhavecapacitytoservetheproposal?IYesNo•Istheprojectsiteintheexistingdistrict?IYesDNo•Isexpansionofthedistrictneeded?L1YesNo•Doexistinglinesservetheprojectsite?IYesCNoiii.Willlineextensionwithinanexistingdistrictbenecessarytosupplytheproject?YesIJNoIfYes:•Describeextensionsorcapacityexpansionsproposedtoservethisproject:_____________________________________________Anew8”HDPEwatermainwillbeconnectedtotheexistingsystemlocatedattheMcGovernSoccerBuildingandextendedtotheproject.•Source(s)ofsupplyforthedistrict:FallCreekviatheCornellUniversityWaterFiltrationPlantiv.Isanewwatersupplydistrictorserviceareaproposedtobeformedtoservetheprojectsite?QYesNoIf,Yes:•Applicant/sponsorfornewdistrict:N/A•Dateapplicationsubmittedoranticipated:N/A•Proposedsource(s)ofsupplyfornewdistrict:N/AV.Ifapublicwatersupplywillnotbeused,describeplanstoprovidewatersupplyfortheproject:___ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __Apublicwatersupplywillbeusedfortheproposedproject.vi.Ifwatersupplywillbefromwells(publicorprivate),whatisthemaximumpumpingcapacity:N/Agallons/minute.d.Willtheproposedactiongenerateliquidwastes?IZIYesDNoIfYes:1.Totalanticipatedliquidwastegenerationperday:950gallons/dayi i .Natureofliquidwastestobegenerated(e.g.,sanitarywastewater,industrial;ifcombination,describeallcomponentsandapproximate volume s orpropor tions ofeach):__________________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____Sanitarywastewateriii.Willtheproposedactionuseanyexistingpublicwastewatertreatmentfacilities?EYesINoIfYes:•Nameofwastewatertreatmentplanttobeused:N/A•Nameofdistrict:N/A•Doestheexistingwastewatertreatmentplanthavecapacitytoservetheproject?DYesQNo•Istheprojectsiteintheexistingdistrict?QYesEJNo•Isexpansionofthedistrictneeded?DYesDNoPage5ofl3 .Doexistingsewerlinesservetheprojectsite?QYesQNo.Willalineextensionwithinanexistingdistrictbenecessarytoservetheproject?QYesQNoIfYes:.Describeextensionsorcapacityexpansionsproposedtoservethisproject:_________________________________________N/Aiv.Willanewwastewater(sewage)treatmentdistrictbeformedtoservetheprojectsite?DYesNoIfYes:.Applicant/sponsorfornewdistrict:_________________________________________________________________________.Dateapplicationsubmittedoranticipated:____________________________________________________________________.Whatisthereceivingwaterforthewastewaterdischarge?_________________________________________________________V.Ifpublicfacilitieswillnotbeused,describeplanstoprovidewastewatertreatmentfortheproject,includingspecifyingproposedreceivingwater(nameandclassificationifsurfacedischargeordescribesubsurfacedisposalplans):Asepticsystemthatincludesasubsurfacemoundabsorptionbed,septictank,andpumpstationwillbeinstalledtoprovidewastewatertreatmentfortheproject.TherequiredonsitewastewatertreatmentsystemconstructionpermitwillbeappliedforandobtainedfromtheTompkinsCountyHealthDepartment.vi.Describeanyplansordesignstocapture,recycleorreuseliquidwaste:______________________________________________________N/Ae.Willtheproposedactiondisturbmorethanoneacreandcreatestormwaterrunoff,eitherfromnewpointIYesQNosources(i.e.ditches,pipes,swales,curbs,guttersorotherconcentratedflowsofstormwater)ornon-pointsource(i.e.sheetflow)duringconstructionorpostconstruction?IfYes:I.Howmuchimpervioussurfacewilltheprojectcreateinrelationtototalsizeofprojectparcel?______Squarefeetor3.47acres(add’limpervioussurface)______Squarefeetor123acres(parcelsize)ii.Describetypesofnewpointsources.Driveway/parkingdrainagesystem,swales,athleticfieldunderdrainsiii.Wherewillthestormwaterrunoffbedirected(i.e.on-sitestormwatermanagementfacility/structures,adjacentproperties,groundwater,on-sitesurfacewateroroff-sitesurfacewaters)?Runoffwillbecollectedviaasystemofdrainageinlets,swales,andunderdrains;thendirectedtotwobioretentionfiltersandanextendeddetentionshallowwetlandbeforebeingreleasedtoCascadillaCreek.Existingdrainagepatternsandrateswillbemaintained..Iftosurfacewaters,identifyreceivingwaterbodiesorwetlands:_______________________________________________________CascadillaCreek.Willstormwaterrunoffflowtoadjacentproperties?DYesINoiv.Doestheproposedplanminimizeimpervioussurfaces,useperviousmaterialsorcollectandre-usestormwater?DYesNof.Doestheproposedactioninclude,orwillituseon-site,oneormoresourcesofairemissions,includingfuelDYesNocombustion,wasteincineration,orotherprocessesoroperations?IfYes,identify:i.Mobilesourcesduringprojectoperations(e.g.,heavyequipment,fleetordeliveryvehicles)ii.Stationarysourcesduringconstruction(e.g.,powergeneration,structuralheating,batchplant,crushers)iii.Stationarysourcesduringoperations(e.g.,processemissions,largeboilers,electricgeneration)g.WillanyairemissionsourcesnamedinD.2.f(above),requireaNYStateAirRegistration,AirFacilityPermit,QYesWINoorFederalCleanAirActTitleIVorTitleVPermit?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,LJYesINqlandfills,compostingfacilities)?IfYes:I.Estimatemethanegenerationintons/year(metric):__ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ii.Describeanymethanecapture,controloreliminationmeasuresincludedinprojectdesign(e.g.,combustiontogenerateheatorelectricity,flaring):i.Willtheproposedactionresultinthereleaseofairpollutantsfromopen-airoperationsorprocesses,suchasUYesNoquarryorlandfilloperations?IfYes:Describeoperationsandnatureofemissions(e.g.,dieselexhaust,rockparticulates/dust):j.WilltheproposedactionresultinasubstantialincreaseintrafficabovepresentlevelsorgeneratesubstantialQYesNonewdemandfortransportationfacilitiesorservices?,,Althoughcheckedno,pleaseseeparts2&3IfYes:i.Whenisthepeaktrafficexpected(Checkallthatapply):QMorningQEveningQWeekendDRandomlybetweenhoursof__________to_ _ _ __ _ _ _ii.Forcommercialactivitiesonly,projectednumberoftrucktrips/dayandtype(e.g.,semitrailersanddumptrucks):______________iii.Parkingspaces:ExistingProposed_____________Netincrease/decrease________________________iv.Doestheproposedactionincludeanyshareduseparking?OYesNoV.Iftheproposedactionincludesanymodificationofexistingroads,creationofnewroadsorchangeinexistingaccess,describe:vi.Arepublic/privatetransportationservice(s)orfacilitiesavailablewithin‘/2mileoftheproposedsite?YesDNoviiWilltheproposedactionincludeaccesstopublictransportationoraccommodationsforuseofhybrid,electricYesNoorotheralternativefueledvehicles?viii.WilltheproposedactionincludeplansforpedestrianorbicycleaccommodationsforconnectionstoexistingUYesflNopedestrianorbicycleroutes?k.Willtheproposedaction(forcommercialorindustrialprojectsonly)generateneworadditionaldemandQYesNoN/Aforenergy?ProjectisnotacommercialorindustrialprojectIfYes:I.Estimateannualelectricitydemandduringoperationoftheproposedaction:________________________________________________ii.Anticipatedsources/suppliersofelectricityfortheproject(e.g.,on-sitecombustion,on-siterenewable,viagrid/localutility,orother):iii.Willtheproposedactionrequireanew,oranupgrade,toanexistingsubstation?DYesUNo1.Hoursofoperation.Answerallitemswhichapply.I.DuringConstruction:ii.DuringOperations:•Monday-Friday:7AM-3PM•Monday-Friday:6AM-9PM•Saturday:7AM-3PM•Saturday:9AM-9PM•Sunday:.7AM-3PM•Sunday:.9AM-9PM•Holidays:7AM-3PM•Holidays:n/aPage7of13 m.Willtheproposedactionproducenoisethatwillexceedexistingambientnoiselevelsduringconstruction,IYesDNooperation,orboth?Ifyes:i.Providedetailsincludingsources,timeofdayandduration:Construction:Typicalconstructionandjobsiteactivitynoise:Dieselengines,dumptrucks,excavators,etc.Operations:PAsystem,spectators,fieldhockeyactivityduringpracticesandgamesii.Willtheproposedactionremoveexistingnaturalbarriersthatcouldactasanoisebarrierorscreen?DYesWINoDescribe:n.Willtheproposedactionhaveoutdoorlighting?IYesQNoIfyes:i.Describesource(s),location(s),heightoffixture(s),direction/aim,andproximitytonearestoccupiedstructures:Twenty-two20’pedestrianlightswillbeinstalledintheproposedparkinglotandalongthesidewalk/pathcirculationareasbetweenparking,fieldhockeyfield,andsupportfacilitylocations.Four70’tallstandardathleticlightingpoleswillbesitedatthecornersofthefieldhockeyfield.ii.Willproposedactionremoveexistingnaturalbarriersthatcouldactasalightbarrierorscreen?DYesWINoDescribe:0.Doestheproposedactionhavethepotentialtoproduceodorsformorethanonehourperday?QYesWINoIfYes,describepossiblesources,potentialfrequencyanddurationofodoremissions,andproximitytonearestoccupiedstructures:p.Willtheproposedactionincludeanybulkstorageofpetroleum(combinedcapacityofover1,100gallons)QYesINoorchemicalproducts185gallonsinabovegroundstorageoranyamountinundergroundstorage?IfYes:i.Product(s)tobestoredii.Volume(s)_______perunittime____________(e.g.,month,year)iii.Generally,describetheproposedstoragefacilities:_________________________________________________________________________q.Willtheproposedaction(commercial,industrialandrecreationalprojectsonly)usepesticides(i.e.,herbicides,IYesQNoinsecticides)duringconstructionoroperation?IfYes:i.Describeproposedtreatment(s):Ifnecessary,aprofessionalwillapplypesticidesorherbicidestocontrolunwantedvegetationandpests.CornellutilizesanIntegratedPestManagementapproachtogroundsmanagementoncampusthatwillbeusedatthissiteaswell.ii.WilltheproposedactionuseIntegratedPestManagementPractices?IYesQNor.Willtheproposedaction(commercialorindustrialprojectsonly)involveorrequirethemanagementordisposalDYesDNoN/Aofsolidwaste(excludinghazardousmaterials)?ProjectisnotacommercialorindustrialpjçjçcIfYes:i.Describeanysolidwaste(s)tobegeneratedduringconstructionoroperationofthefacility:•Construction:_____________________tonsper________________(unitoftime)•Operation:_____________________tonsper_________________(unitoftime)ii.Describeanyproposalsforon-siteminimization,recyclingorreuseofmaterialstoavoiddisposalassolidwaste:•Construction:___________________________________________•Operation:_______________________________________________iii.Proposeddisposalmethods/facilitiesforsolidwastegeneratedon-site:•Construction:___________________________________________•Operation:_________________________________________________Page8of13 S.Doestheproposedactionincludeconstructionormodificationofasolidwastemanagementfacility?UYesNoIfYes: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,ordisposalofhazardousQYesWINowaste?IfYes:i.Name(s)ofallhazardouswastesorconstituentstobegenerated,handledormanagedatfacility:__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ii.Generallydescribeprocessesoractivitiesinvolvinghazardouswastesorconstituents:________________________________________iii.Specifyamounttobehandledorgenerated_ _ _ __tons/monthiv.Describeanyproposalsforon-siteminimization,recyclingorreuseofhazardousconstituents:__ __ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _V.Willanyhazardouswastesbedisposedatanexistingoffsitehazardouswastefacility?UYesONoIfYes:providenameandlocationoffacility:_________________________________________________________________________IfNo:describeproposedmanagementofanyhazardouswasteswhichwillnotbesenttoahazardouswastefacility:E.SiteandSettingofProposedActionE.1.Landusesonandsurroundingtheprojectsitea.Existinglanduses.i.Checkallusesthatoccuron,adjoiningandneartheprojectsite.UUrbanIndustrialICommercialIResidential(suburban)lRural(non-farm)ForestLIAgricultureIAquaticIOther(specify):soccerfieldsandbaseballdiamondii.Ifmixofuses,generallydescribe:(CascadillaCreekislocatedapprox.575+!-ftnorthofproject)çb.Landusesandcovertypesontheprojectsite.LanduseorCurrentAcreageAfterChangeCovertypeAcreageProjectCompletion(Acres+/-).Roads,buildings,andotherpavedorimpervioussurfaces1.555.02+3.47.Forested.Meadowsgrasslandsorbrushlands(non-....4.702.53-2.17agricultural,_including_abandoned_agricultural).Agricultural(includes_active_orchards,_field,_greenhouse_etc.)•Surfacewaterfeatures.0.100.33+0.23(lakes,_ponds,_streams,_rivers,_etc.).Wetlands_(freshwater_or_tidal)•Non-vegetated(barerock,earthorfill)•OtherDescribe:Lawn9.30777-1.53Page9of13 C.Istheprojectsitepresentlyusedbymembersofthecommunityforpublicrecreation?YesNoi.IfYes:explain:d.Arethereanyfacilitiesservingchildren,theelderly,peoplewithdisabilities(e.g.,schools,hospitals,licensedQYesNodaycarecenters,orgrouphomes)within1500feetoftheprojectsite?IfYes,i.IdentifyFacilities:e.Doestheprojectsitecontainanexistingdam?YesNoIfYes:1.Dimensionsofthedamandimpoundment:.Damheight:_________________________________feet.Damlength:_________________________________feet.Surfacearea:______________________________________acres.Volumeimpounded:________________________________gallonsORacre-feetii.Dam’sexistinghazardclassification:_________________________________________________________________________________iii.Providedateandsummarizeresultsoflastinspection:f.Hastheprojectsiteeverbeenusedasamunicipal,commercialorindustrialsolidwastemanagementfacility,QYesNoordoestheprojectsiteadjoinpropertywhichisnow,orwasatonetime,usedasasolidwastemanagementfacility?IfYes:I.Hasthefacilitybeenformallyclosed?.QYesDNo.Ifyes,citesources/documentation:_________________________________________________________________________________ii.Describethelocationoftheprojectsiterelativetotheboundariesofthesolidwastemanagementfacility:iii.Describeanydevelopmentconstraintsduetothepriorsolidwasteactivities:________________________________________________g.Havehazardouswastesbeengenerated,treatedand/ordisposedofatthesite,ordoestheprojectsiteadjoinYesNopropertywhichisnoworwasatonetimeusedtocommerciallytreat,storeand/ordisposeofhazardouswaste?IfYes:I.Describewaste(s)handledandwastemanagementactivities,includingapproximatetimewhenactivitiesoccurred:h.Potentialcontaminationhistory.Hastherebeenareportedspillattheproposedprojectsite,orhaveanyDYesNoremedialactionsbeenconductedatoradjacenttotheproposedsite?IfYes:i.IsanyportionofthesitelistedontheNYSDECSpillsIncidentsdatabaseorEnvironmentalSiteDYesDNoRemediationdatabase?Checkallthatapply:DYes—SpillsIncidentsdatabaseProvideDECIDnumber(s):_________________________________0Yes—EnvironmentalSiteRemediationdatabaseProvideDECIDnumber(s):_________________________________ONeitherdatabaseii.IfsitehasbeensubjectofRCRAcorrectiveactivities,describecontrolmeasures:___________________________________________iii.Istheprojectwithin2000feetofanysiteintheNYSDECEnvironmentalSiteRemediationdatabase?OYesNoIfyes,provideDECIDnumber(s):________________________________________________________________________________iv.Ifyesto(i),(ii)or(iii)above,describecurrentstatusofsite(s):Page10of13 V.Istheprojectsitesubjecttoaninstitutionalcontrollimitingpropertyuses?flYesINq.Ifyes,DECsiteIDnumber:_____ _ ___ ___ ___ _ ___ ___ ___ _ ___ ___ ___ _ ___ ___ ___ _ ___ ___ ___ _ ___ ___ ___ _ ___ ___ ___ _ __.Describethetypeofinstitutionalcontrol(e.g.,deedrestrictionoreasement):_______________________________________.Describeanyuselimitations:____ _ ____ _ ____ _ ____ _ ____ _ ____ _ ____ _ ____ _ ____ _ ____ _ ____ _ ____ _ ____ _ ____ _ ____ _ ____ _ ____ _ __.Describeanyengineeringcontrols:_ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ _.Willtheprojectaffecttheinstitutionalorengineeringcontrolsinplace?QYesNo.Explain:E.2.NaturalResourcesOnorNearProjectSitea.Whatistheaveragedepthtobedrockontheprojectsite?>iofeetb.Aretherebedrockoutcroppingsontheprojectsite?DYesNoIfYes,whatproportionofthesiteiscomprisedofbedrockoutcroppings?N/A%c.Predominantsoiltype(s)presentonprojectsite:Siltmixedwithclayandtracesand.100%GlacialTill(>13ftdepth)___ ___ __ ___%________________________%d.Whatistheaveragedepthtothewatertableontheprojectsite?Average:>10feete.Drainagestatusofprojectsitesoils:WellDrained:100%ofsiteDModeratelyWellDrained:______%ofsiteDPoorlyDrained_____%ofsitef.Approximateproportionofproposedactionsitewithslopes:I0-10%:100%ofsiteLI10-15%:_____%ofsite015%orgreater:______%ofsiteg.Arethereanyuniquegeologicfeaturesontheprojectsite?DYesNoIfYes,describe:h.Surfacewaterfeatures.i.Doesanyportionoftheprojectsitecontainwetlandsorotherwaterbodies(includingstreams,rivers,UYesNopondsorlakes)?ii.Doanywetlandsorotherwaterbodiesadjointheprojectsite?YesDNoIfYestoeitheriorii,continue.IfNo,skiptoE.2.i.iii.Areanyofthewetlandsorwaterbodieswithinoradjoiningtheprojectsiteregulatedbyanyfederal,YesDNostateorlocalagency?iv.Foreachidentifiedregulatedwetlandandwaterbodyontheprojectsite,providethefollowinginformation:.Streams:NameCascadillaCreekClassificationRiverine.LakesorPonds:Name_____________________________________________Classification________________________.Wetlands:Name______________________________________________ApproximateSize____________________.WetlandNo.(ifregulatedbyDEC)_ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _V.AreanyoftheabovewaterbodieslistedinthemostrecentcompilationofNYSwaterquality-impairedDYesINowaterbodies?.Ifyes,nameofimpairedwaterbody/bodiesandbasisforlistingasimpaired:_______________________________________________i.IstheprojectsiteinadesignatedFloodway?.DYesJNojIstheprojectsiteinthe100yearFloodplain2QYesINok.Istheprojectsiteinthe500-yearFloodplain?DYesIZINo1.Istheprojectsitelocatedover,orimmediatelyadjoining,aprimary,principalorsolesourceaquifer?DYesINoIfYes:i.Nameofaquifer:Page11of13 m.Identifythepredominantwildlifespeciesthatoccupyorusetheprojectsite:_________________________________DeerRodentsGarterSnakesn.Doestheprojectsitecontainadesignatedsignificantnaturalcommunity?DYesjNoIfYes:I.Describethehabitat/community(composition,function,andbasisfordesignation):________________________________________ii.Source(s)ofdescriptionorevaluation:________________________________________________________________________________iii.Extentofcommunity/habitat:•Currently:________________________acres•Followingcompletionofprojectasproposed:______________________acres•Gainorloss(indicate+or-):_________________________acreso.DoesprojectsitecontainanyspeciesofplantoranimalthatislistedbythefederalgovernmentorNYSasLiYesNoendangeredorthreatened,ordoesitcontainanyareasidentifiedashabitatforanendangeredorthreatenedspecies?IfYes:i.Speciesandlisting(endangeredorthreatened):_____________________________________________________________________________________ThreeBirdsOrchidisidentifiedontheEAFMapper,buttheconditionsforthisspeciesdonotexistontheprojectsite.p.DoestheprojectsitecontainanyspeciesofplantoranimalthatislistedbyNYSasrare,orasaspeciesofQYesNospecialconcern?IfYes:i.Speciesandlisting:q.Istheprojectsiteoradjoiningareacurrentlyusedforhunting,trapping,fishingorshellfishing?UYesNoIfyes,giveabriefdescriptionofhowtheproposedactionmayaffectthatuse:E.3.DesignatedPublicResourcesOnorNearProjectSitea.Istheprojectsite,oranyportionofit,locatedinadesignatedagriculturaldistrictcertifiedpursuanttoDYesNoAgricultureandMarketsLaw,Article25-AA,Section303and304?IfYes,providecountyplusdistrictname/number:b.Areagriculturallandsconsistingofhighlyproductivesoilspresent?YesDNoi.IfYes:acreage(s)onprojectsite?Approx.I6acresbetween3parcels.locatedsouthoftheproject.SeeParts2&3(j’)ii.Source(s)ofsoilrating(s):NRCSSoilMappingc.Doestheprojectsitecontainallorpartof,orisitsubstantiallycontiguousto,aregisteredNationalDYesWINoNaturalLandmark?IfYes:I.Natureofthenaturallandmark:DBiologicalCommunityLiGeologicalFeatureii.Providebriefdescriptionoflandmark,includingvaluesbehinddesignationandapproximatesize/extent:____________________d.IstheprojectsitelocatedinordoesitadjoinastatelistedCriticalEnvironmentalArea?DYesNoIfYes:I.CEAname:ii.Basisfordesignation:iii.Designatingagencyanddate:Page12of13:.,. e.Doestheprojectsitecontain,orisitsubstantiallycontiguousto,abuilding,archaeologicalsite,ordistrictIYesQNpwhichislistedontheNationalorStateRegisterofHistoricPlaces,orthathasbeendeterminedbytheCommissioneroftheNYSOfficeofParks,RecreationandHistoricPreservationtobeeligibleforlistingontheStateRegisterofllistoricPlaces?IfYes:I.Natureofhistoric/archaeologicalresource:ArchaeologicalSiteHistoricBuildingorDistrictii.Name:Eligibleproperty:CCCCampSP-48(140GameFarmRoad)iii.Briefdescriptionofattributesonwhichlistingisbased:FormerCivilianConservationCorpbuilding(shed)locatedonthepropertyf.Istheprojectsite,oranyportionofit,locatedinoradjacenttoanareadesignatedassensitiveforYesQNoarchaeologicalsitesontheNYStateHistoricPreservationOffice(SHPO)archaeologicalsiteinventory?g.Haveadditionalarchaeologicalorhistoricsite(s)orresourcesbeenidentifiedontheprojectsite?IYesflNoIfYes:I.Describepossibleresource(s):FormerCCCbuilding(seeabove),I9thcenturyfarmsites,NativeAmericansitesii.Basisforidentification:Multiplearchaeologyinvestigations.h.Istheprojectsitewithinfivesmilesofanyofficiallydesignatedandpubliclyaccessiblefederal,state,orlocalYesQNoscenicoraestheticresource?IfYes:i.Identifyresource:CayugaLakeByway;Town-DesignatedViewonPineTreeRoad;County-DesignatedViewonTurkeyHill/DodgeRoadii.Natureof,orbasisfor,designation(e.g.,establishedhighwayoverlook,stateorlocalpark,statehistorictrailorscenicbyway,etc.):Scenicbyway,designatedviewsiii.Distancebetweenprojectandresource:Byway+/-2.7;Views+/-0.5miles.i.IstheprojectsitelocatedwithinadesignatedrivercorridorundertheWild,ScenicandRecreationalRiversQYesNoProgram6NYCRR666?IfYes:I.Identifythenameoftheriveranditsdesignation:___________________________________________________________________ii.Istheactivityconsistentwithdevelopmentrestrictionscontainedin6NYCRRPart666?QYesDNoF.AdditionalInformationAttachanyadditionalinformationwhichmaybeneededtoclarifyyourproject.Ifyouhaveidentifiedanyadverseimpactswhichcouldbeassociatedwithyourproposal,pleasedescribethoseimpactsplusanymeasureswhichyouproposetoavoidorminimizethem.G.VerificationIcertifythattheinformationprovidedistruetothebestofmyknowledge.Applicant/SponsorNameKimberlyMichaelsDateOctober1,2024Signare________________________________________________TitleDirectorofLandscapeArchitecturePRINTFORMPage13of13 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Part2istobecompletedbytheleadagency.Part2isdesignedtohelptheleadagencyinventoryallpotentialresourcesthatcouldbeaffectedbyaproposedprojectoraction.Werecognizethattheleadagency’sreviewer(s)willnotnecessarilybeenvironmentalprofessionals.So,thequestionsaredesignedtowalkareviewerthroughtheassessmentprocessbyprovidingaseriesofquestionsthatcanbeansweredusingtheinformationfoundinPart1.TofurtherassisttheleadagencyincompletingPart2,theformidentifiesthemostrelevantquestionsinPart1thatwillprovidetheinformationneededtoanswerthePart2question.WhenPart2iscompleted,theleadagencywillhaveidentifiedtherelevantenvironmentalareasthatmaybeimpactedbytheproposedactivity.IftheleadagencyisastateagencyandtheactionisinanyCoastalArea,completetheCoastalAssessmentFormbeforeproceedingwiththisassessment.TipsforcompletingPart2:Highlightedsectionsareelaboratedin.ReviewalloftheinformationprovidedinPart1.Part3attachment.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.ImpactonLandProposedactionmayinvolveconstructionon,orphysicalalterationof,LINOYESthelandsurfaceoftheproposedsite.(SeePart1.D.l)PleaseSeePart3AttachmentIf“Yes“,answerquestionsa-j.If“No“,moveontoSection2.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.TheproposedactionmayinvolveconstructiononlandwheredepthtowatertableisE2dQlessthan3feet.b.Theproposedactionmayinvolveconstructiononslopesof15%orgreater.E2fI Elc.Theproposedactionmayinvolveconstructiononlandwherebedrockisexposed,orE2aElgenerallywithin5feetofexistinggroundsurface.d.Theproposedactionmayinvolvetheexcavationandremovalofmorethan1,000tonsD2aElofnaturalmaterial.e.TheproposedactionmayinvolveconstructionthatcontinuesformorethanoneyearDieElorinmultiplephases.f.Theproposedactionmayresultinincreasederosion,whetherfromphysicalD2e,D2qEldisturbanceorvegetationremoval(includingfromtreatmentbyherbicides).g.Theproposedactionis,ormaybe,locatedwithinaCoastalErosionhazardarea.BliElh.Otherimpacts:ElPage1of10FullEnvironmentalAssessmentFormPart2-IdentificationofPotentialProjectImpactsAgencyUseOnly[Ifapplicable]Project:IcuGFRFieldHockeyproject:1Date:IMarch18,2025FEAF2019 2.ImpactonGeologicalFeaturesTheproposedactionmayresultinthemodificationordestructionof,orinhibitaccessto,anyuniqueorunusuallandformsonthesite(e.g.,cliffs,dunes,NOEYESminerals,fossils,caves).(SeePart1.E.2.g)If“Yes“,_answer_questions_a_-_c._If“No“,_move_on_to_Section_3.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Identifythespecificlandform(s)attached:E2gDb.TheproposedactionmayaffectorisadjacenttoageologicalfeaturelistedasaE3cnregisteredNationalNaturalLandmark.Specificfeature:c.Otherimpacts:Do3.ImpactsonSurfaceWaterTheproposedactionmayaffectoneormorewetlandsorothersurfacewaterElNOYESbodies(e.g.,streams,rivers,pondsorlakes).(SeePart1.D.2,E.2.h)PleaseSeePart3AttachmentIf“Yes“,_answer_questions_a-1._If“No“,_move_on_to_Section_4.RelevantNo,orModerate,.PartIsmalltolargeFAQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionmaycreateanewwaterbody.D2b,DlhQb.Theproposedactionmayresultinanincreaseordecreaseofover10%ormorethanaD2b1110acreincreaseordecreaseinthesurfaceareaofanybodyofwater.c.Theproposedactionmayinvolvedredgingmorethan100cubicyardsofmaterialD2aDfromawetlandorwaterbody.d.TheproposedactionmayinvolveconstructionwithinoradjoiningafreshwaterorE2hDtidal_wetland,_orinthe_bedorbanks_ofany_otherwaterbody.e.Theproposedactionmaycreateturbidityinawaterbody,eitherfromuplanderosion,D2a,D2hQrunoffor_by_disturbing_bottom_sediments.f.Theproposedactionmayincludeconstructionofoneormoreintake(s)forwithdrawalD2cofwaterfromsurfacewater.g.Theproposedactionmayincludeconstructionofoneormoreoutfall(s)fordischargeD2d11ofwastewaterto_surface_water(s).h.Theproposedactionmaycausesoilerosion,orotherwisecreateasourceofD2eDstormwaterdischargethatmayleadtosiltationorotherdegradationofreceivingwaterbodies.i.TheproposedactionmayaffectthewaterqualityofanywaterbodieswithinorE2hDdownstreamofthesiteoftheproposedaction.j.TheproposedactionmayinvolvetheapplicationofpesticidesorherbicidesinorD2q,E2hDaround_anywaterbody.k.Theproposedactionmayrequiretheconstructionofnew,orexpansionofexisting,Dla,D2dDwastewatertreatmentfacilities.Page2of10 1.Otherimpacts:4.ImpactongroundwaterTheproposedactionmay resultinneworadditionaluseofgroundwater,orLNOLIYESmayhavethepotentialtointroducecontaminantstogroundwateroranaquifer.(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.Relevant No,orModeratePartIsmall to largeQuestion(s) impac t impact maymayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionmayrequirenewwatersupplywells,orcreateadditionaldemandD2cLiUonsuppliesfromexistingwatersupplywells.b.WatersupplydemandfromtheproposedactionmayexceedsafeandsustainableD2cUUwithdrawalcapacityrateofthelocalsupplyoraquifer.CiteSource:c.TheproposedactionmayalloworresultinresidentialusesinareaswithoutwaterandDia,D2cUUsewerservices.d.Theproposedactionmayincludeorrequirewastewaterdischargedtogroundwater.D2d,E2lUUe.TheproposedactionmayresultintheconstructionofwatersupplywellsinlocationsD2c,Elf,UUwheregroundwateris,orissuspectedtobe,contaminated.Elg,Elhf.TheproposedactionmayrequirethebulkstorageofpetroleumorchemicalproductsD2p,E2lUUovergroundwateroranaquifer.g.Theproposedactionmayinvolvethecommercialapplicationofpesticideswithin100E2h,D2q,UUfeetofpotabledrinkingwaterorirrigationsources.E2l,D2ch.Otherimpacts:UU5.ImpactonFloodingTheproposedactionmayresultindevelopmentonlandssubjecttoflooding.LINOI1YES(SeePart1.E.2)If“Yes“,answerquestionsa-g.If“No“,moveontoSection6.PleaseSeePart3AttachmentRelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolarge,Question(s)impactimpactmay..:mayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionmayresultindevelopmentinadesignatedfloodway.‘E2i11b.Theproposedactionmayresultindevelopmentwithina100yearfloodplain.E2jDc.Theproposedactionmayresultindevelopmentwithina500yearfloodplain.E2kQd.Theproposedactionmayresultin,orrequire,modificationofexistingdrainageD2b,D2eQpatterns.e.Theproposedactionmaychangefloodwaterflowsthatcontributetoflooding.D2b,E2i,QE2j,E2kf.Ifthereisadamlocatedonthesiteoftheproposedaction,isthedaminneedofrepair,EleDorupgrade?Page3of10 g.Otherimpacts:6.ImpactsonAirTheproposedactionmayincludeastateregulatedairemissionsource.JNODYES(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(CO2)D2gDDii.Morethan3.5tons/yearofnitrousoxide(N20)D2gLiii.Morethan1000tons/yearofcarbonequivalentofperfluorocarbons(PFCs)D2gDiv.Morethan.045tons/yearofsulfurhexafluoride(SF6)D2gDv.Morethan1000tons/yearofcarbondioxideequivalentofD2ghydrochioroflourocarbons(HFCs)emissionsvi.43tons/yearormoreofmethane.D2hEJCb.Theproposedactionmaygenerate10tons/yearormoreofanyonedesignatedD2gCChazardousairpollutant,or25tons/yearormoreofanycombinationofsuchhazardousair_pollutants.c.Theproposedactionmayrequireastateairregistration,ormayproduceanemissionsD2f,D2gCCrateoftotalcontaminantsthatmayexceed5lbs.perhour,ormayincludeaheatsourcecapableofproducingmorethan10millionBTU’sperhour.d.Theproposedactionmayreach50%ofanyofthethresholdsin“a”through“c”,D2gCCabove.e.Theproposedactionmayresultinthecombustionorthermaltreatmentofmorethan1D2sCCtonofrefuseperhour.f.Otherimpacts:CC7.ImpactonPlantsandAnimalsTheproposedactionmayresultinalossoffloraorfauna.(SeePart1.E.2.m.-q.)ENOLYESIf“Yes“,answerquestionsa-j.If“No“,moveontoSection8.PleaseSeePart3AttachmentRelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.TheproposedactionmaycausereductioninpopulationorlossofindividualsofanyE2oQthreatenedorendangeredspecies,aslistedbyNewYorkStateortheFederalgovernment,thatusethesite,orarefoundon,over,ornearthesite.b.TheproposedactionmayresultinareductionordegradationofanyhabitatusedbyE2oDanyrare,threatenedorendangeredspecies,aslistedbyNewYorkStateorthefederalgovernment.c.Theproposedactionmaycausereductioninpopulation,orlossofindividuals,ofanyE2pQspeciesofspecialconcernorconservationneed,aslistedbyNewYorkStateortheFederalgovernment,thatusethesite,orarefoundon,over,ornearthesite.d.TheproposedactionmayresultinareductionordegradationofanyhabitatusedbyE2pDanyspeciesofspecialconcernandconservationneed,aslistedbyNewYorkStateortheFederal_government.Page4of10 e.TheproposedactionmaydiminishthecapacityofaregisteredNationalNaturalE3cQ•Landmark_to_support_the_biological_community_it_was_established_to_protect.f.Theproposedactionmayresultintheremovalof,orgrounddisturbancein,anyE2n0Qportionofadesignatedsignificantnaturalcommunity.Source:g.Theproposedactionmaysubstantiallyinterferewithnesting/breeding,foraging,orE2mQover-winteringhabitatforthepredominantspeciesthatoccupyorusetheprojectsite.h.Theproposedactionrequirestheconversionofmorethan10acresofforest,Elb‘grasslandoranyotherregionallyorlocallyimportanthabitat.Habitattype&informationsource:i.Proposedaction(commercial,industrialorrecreationalprojects,only)involvesuseofD2qEJherbicidesorpesticides.j.Otherimpacts:.D8.ImpactonAgriculturalResourcesTheproposedactionmayimpactagriculturalresources.(SeePart1.E.3.a.andb.)LINOJYESIf“Yes“,answerquestionsa-h.If“No“,moveontoSection9.PleaseSeePart3AttachmentRelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionmayimpactsoilclassifiedwithinsoilgroup1through4oftheE2c,E3blDNYS_Land_Classification_System.b.Theproposedactionmaysever,crossorotherwiselimitaccesstoagriculturallandEla,Elb0D(includescropland,hayfields,pasture,vineyard,orchard,etc).c.TheproposedactionmayresultintheexcavationorcompactionofthesoilprofileofE3blDactive_agricultural_land.d.Theproposedactionmayirreversiblyconvertagriculturallandtonon-agriculturalElb,E3aDuses,eithermorethan2.5acresiflocatedinanAgriculturalDistrict,ormorethan10acres_ifnot_within_an_Agricultural_District.e.TheproposedactionmaydisruptorpreventinstallationofanagriculturallandEla,ElbQmanagement_system.f.Theproposedactionmayresult,directlyorindirectly,inincreaseddevelopmentC2c,C3,0Dpotentialorpressureonfarmland.D2c,D2dg.TheproposedprojectisnotconsistentwiththeadoptedmunicipalFarmland•C2clDProtectionPlan.h.Otherimpacts:0Page5of10 9.ImpactonAestheticResourcesThelanduseoftheproposedactionareobviouslydifferentfrom,orareinENOL1YESsharpcontrastto,currentlandusepatternsbetweentheproposedprojectandascenicoraestheticresource.(Part1.E.1.a,E.1.b,E.3.h.)PleaseSeePart3AttachmentIf“Yes“,_answer_questions_a_-_g._If_“No“,_go_to_Section_10.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Proposedactionmaybevisiblefromanyofficiallydesignatedfederal,state,orlocalE3hQscenicoraestheticresource.b.Theproposedactionmayresultintheobstruction,eliminationorsignificantE3h,C2bDscreeningofoneormoreofficiallydesignatedscenicviews.C.Theproposedactionmaybevisiblefrompubliclyaccessiblevantagepoints:E3hi.Seasonally(e.g.,screenedbysummerfoliage,butvisibleduringotherseasons)Dii.YearroundDd.ThesituationoractivityinwhichviewersareengagedwhileviewingtheproposedE3hactionis:.....E2q,1.Routinetravelbyresidents,includingtraveltoandfromworkii.RecreationalortourismbasedactivitiesElce.TheproposedactionmaycauseadiminishmentofthepublicenjoymentandE3hDappreciationofthedesignatedaestheticresource.f.TherearesimilarprojectsvisiblewithinthefollowingdistanceoftheproposedDia,Ela,11project:Dif,Dig0-1/2mileY23mile3-5mile5+mileg.Otherimpacts:Q10.ImpactonHistoricandArcheologicalResourcesTheproposedactionmayoccurinoradjacenttoahistoricorarchaeologicalENO1YESresource.(Part1.E.3.e,f.andg.)“,,.“,,.PleaseSeePart3AttachmentIfYes,answerquestionsa-e.IfNo,gotoSection11.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmay..mayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionmayoccurwhollyorpartiallywithin,orsubstantiallycontiguousto,anybuildings,archaeologicalsiteordistrictwhichislistedontheNationalorE3eDStateRegisterofHistoricalPlaces,orthathasbeendeterminedbytheCommissioneroftheNYSOfficeofParks,RecreationandHistoricPreservationtobeeligibleforlisting_on_the_State_Register_ofHistoric_Places.b.Theproposedactionmayoccurwhollyorpartiallywithin,orsubstantiallycontiguousE3fDto,anareadesignatedassensitiveforarchaeologicalsitesontheNYStateHistoricPreservation_Office_(SHPO)_archaeological_site_inventory.c.Theproposedactionmayoccurwhollyorpartiallywithin,orsubstantiallycontiguousE3gDto,anarchaeologicalsitenotincludedontheNYSHPOinventory.Source:Page6of10 d.Otherimpacts:IjIfanyoftheabove(a-d)areanswered“Moderatetolargeimpactmaye.occur”,continuewiththefollowingquestionstohelpsupportconclusionsinPart3:i.TheproposedactionmayresultinthedestructionoralterationofallorpartE3e,E3g,Qflofthesiteorproperty.E3fii.Theproposedactionmayresultinthealterationoftheproperty’ssettingorE3e,E3f,ElCintegrity.E3g,Ela,Elbiii.TheproposedactionmayresultintheintroductionofvisualelementswhichE3e,E3fQCareoutofcharacterwiththesiteorproperty,ormayalteritssetting.E3g,E3h,C2,C311.ImpactonOpenSpaceandRecreationTheproposedactionmayresultinalossofrecreationalopportunitiesoraNODYESreductionofanopenspaceresourceasdesignatedinanyadoptedmunicipalopenspaceplan.(SeePart1.C.2.c,E.1.c.,E.2.q.)If“Yes“,_answer_questions_a-e._If_“No“,_go_to_Section_12.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionmayresultinanimpairmentofnaturalfunctions,or“ecosystemD2e,Elbnservices”,providedbyanundevelopedarea,includingbutnotlimitedtostormwaterE2h,storage,nutrientcycling,wildlifehabitat.E2m,E2o,E2n,E2pb.Theproposedactionmayresultinthelossofacurrentorfuturerecreationalresource.C2a,Elc,DUC2c,E2gc.TheproposedactionmayeliminateopenspaceorrecreationalresourceinanareaC2a,C2cUUwithfewsuchresources.Elc,E2qd.TheproposedactionmayresultinlossofanareanowusedinformallybytheC2c,ElcUUcommunityasanopenspaceresource.e.Otherimpacts:UU12.ImpactonCriticalEnvironmentalAreasTheproposedactionmaybelocatedwithinoradjacenttoacriticaljNOL I YESenvironmentalarea(CEA).(SeePart1.E.3.d)If“Yes“,_answer_questions_a-c._If_“No“,_go_to_Section_13.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.ENO1YES(SeePart1.D.2.j)If“Yes“,answerquestionsa-fIf“No“,gotoSection14.PleaseSeePart3AttachmentRelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Projectedtrafficincreasemayexceedcapacityofexistingroadnetwork.D2jb.Theproposedactionmayresultintheconstructionofpavedparkingareafor500orD2jDmorevehicles.c.Theproposedactionwilldegradeexistingtransitaccess.D2jd.Theproposedactionwilldegradeexistingpedestrianorbicycleaccommodations.D2jQe.Theproposedactionmayalterthepresentpatternofmovementofpeopleorgoods.D2jQf.Otherimpacts:14.ImpactonEnergyTheproposedactionmaycauseanincreaseintheuseofanyformofenergy.NODYES(SeePart1.D.2.k)If“Yes“,_answer_questions_a-e._If“No“,_go_to_Section_15.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionwillrequireanew,oranupgradetoanexisting,substation.D2kDDb.TheproposedactionwillrequirethecreationorextensionofanenergytransmissionDif,Liorsupplysystemtoservemorethan50singleortwo-familyresidencesortoserveaDlq,D2kcommercial_or_industrial_use.c.Theproposedactionmayutilizemorethan2,500MWhrsperyearofelectricity.D2kDd.Theproposedactionmayinvolveheatingand/orcoolingofmorethan100,000squareDigDfeet_ofbuilding_area_when_completed.e.OtherImpacts:15.ImpactonNoise,Odor,andLightTheproposedactionmayresultinanincreaseinnoise,odors,oroutdoorlighting.DNOEYES(SeePart1.D.2.m.,n.,ando.)PleaseSeePart3AttachmentIf“Yes“,answerquestionsa-fIf“No“,otoSection16..-RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmay.mayoccuroccura.TheproposedactionmayproducesoundabovenoiselevelsestablishedbylocalD2mQregulation.b.Theproposedactionmayresultinblastingwithin1,500feetofanyresidence,D2m,EldUhospital,school,licenseddaycarecenter,ornursinghome.c.Theproposedactionmayresultinroutineodorsformorethanonehourperday.D2oUPage8of10 d.Theproposedactionmayresultinlightshiningontoadjoiningproperties.D2n0e.Theproposedactionmayresultinlightingcreatingsky-glowbrighterthanexistingD2n,Ela0areaconditions.f.Otherimpacts:016.ImpactonHumanHealthTheproposedactionmay haveanimpactonhumanhealthfromexposureLINOJYEStoneworexistingsourcesofcontaminants.(SeePart1.D.2.q.,E.1.d.f.g.andh.)PleaseSeePart3AttachmentIf“Yes“,answerquestionsa-m.If“NogotoSection17.-Relevant No,orModeratePartIsmallto largeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymaycccuroccura.Theproposedactionislocatedwithin1500feetofaschool,hospital,licenseddayEld0carecenter,grouphome,nursinghomeorretirementcommunity.b.Thesiteoftheproposedactioniscurrentlyundergoingremediation.Elg,Elh0c.Thereisacompletedemergencyspillremediation,oracompletedenvironmentalsiteElg,Elh0remediationon,oradjacentto,thesiteoftheproposedaction.d.ThesiteoftheactionissubjecttoaninstitutionalcontrollimitingtheuseoftheElg,Elh0property(e.g.,easementordeedrestriction).e.TheproposedactionmayaffectinstitutionalcontrolmeasuresthatwereputinplaceElg,Elh0toensurethatthesiteremainsprotectiveoftheenvironmentandhumanhealth.f.TheproposedactionhasadequatecontrolmeasuresinplacetoensurethatfutureD2t0generation,treatmentand/ordisposalofhazardouswasteswillbeprotectiveoftheenvironmentandhumanhealth.g.TheproposedactioninvolvesconstructionormodificationofasolidwasteD2q,Elf0managementfacility.h.Theproposedactionmayresultintheunearthingofsolidorhazardouswaste.D2q,Elf0i.Theproposedactionmayresultinanincreaseintherateofdisposal,orprocessing,ofD2r,D2s0solidwaste.j.Theproposedactionmayresultinexcavationorotherdisturbancewithin2000feetofElf,Elg0asiteusedforthedisposalofsolidorhazardouswaste.Elhk.TheproposedactionmayresultinthemigrationofexplosivegasesfromalandfillElf,Elg0sitetoadjacentoffsitestructures.1.TheproposedactionmayresultinthereleaseofcontaminatedleachatefromtheD2s,Elf,0projectsite.D2rm.Otherimpacts:Page9of10 17.ConsistencywithCommunityPlansTheproposedactionisnotconsistentwithadoptedlanduseplans.ENOjYES(SeePart1.C.1C.2.andC.3.)“,,.“,,.PleaseSeePart3AttachmentIfYes,answerquestionsa-h.IfNo,gotoSection18.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Theproposedaction’slandusecomponentsmaybedifferentfrom,orinsharpC2,C3,Dla1Jcontrastto,currentsurroundinglandusepattern(s).Ela,Elbb.Theproposedactionwillcausethepermanentpopulationofthecity,townorvillageC2flin_which_the_project_is_located_to_growbymore_than_5%.C.Theproposedactionisinconsistentwithlocallanduseplansorzoningregulations.C2,C2,C30d.TheproposedactionisinconsistentwithanyCountyplans,orotherregionallanduseC2,C20plans.e.TheproposedactionmaycauseachangeinthedensityofdevelopmentthatisnotC3,Dic,Usupportedbyexistinginfrastructureorisdistantfromexistinginfrastructure.Did,Dif,Did,Elbf.TheproposedactionislocatedinanareacharacterizedbylowdensitydevelopmentC4,D2c,D2dUthatwillrequireneworexpandedpublicinfrastructure.D2jg.Theproposedactionmayinducesecondarydevelopmentimpacts(e.g.,residentialorC2aUcommercialdevelopmentnotincludedintheproposed_action)h.Other:U18.ConsistencywithCommunityCharacterTheproposedprojectisinconsistentwiththeexistingcommunitycharacter.NODYES(SeePart1.C.2,C.3,D.2,E.3)If“Yes“,_answer_questions_a_-_g._If“No“,_proceedto_Part_3.RelevantNo,orModeratePartIsmalltolargeQuestion(s)impactimpactmaymayoccuroccura.Theproposedactionmayreplaceoreliminateexistingfacilities,structures,orareasE3e,E3f,E3goofhistoric_importance_to_the_community.b.Theproposedactionmaycreateademandforadditionalcommunityservices(e.g.C400schools,_police_and_fire)e.TheproposedactionisinconsistentwiththepredominantarchitecturalscaleandC2,C300character.f.Proposedactionisinconsistentwiththecharacteroftheexistingnaturallandscape.C2,C300Ela,EibE2g,E2hg.Otherimpacts:0c.Theproposedactionmaydisplaceaffordableorlow-incomehousinginanareawherethereisashortageofsuchhousing.d.Theproposedactionmayinterferewiththeuseorenjoymentofofficiallyrecognizedordesignatedpublicresources.C2,C3,DifDig,Eia0C2,E300JPage10of10 AgencyUseOnly[IfApplicable]Project:CUGameFarmRoadFieldHockeyprojectDate:March18,2025FullEnvironmentalAssessmentFormPart3-EvaluationoftheMagnitudeandImportanceofProjectImpactsandDeterminationofSignficancePart3providesthereasonsinsupportofthedeterminationofsignificance.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.PleaseSeePart3AttachmentDeterminationofSignificance-Type1andUnlistedActionsSEQRStatus:[]Type1[]UnlistedIdentifyportionsofEAFcompletedforthisProject:[]Part1[]Part2[]Part3FEAF2019 UponreviewoftheinformationrecordedonthisEAF,asnoted,plusthisadditionalsupportinformationApplicatinnpicketsth’tincliiHemultiplenrrptivpswithpdc1itipnIinfnrmitionandappendices,sitepkincIrnwing,3rchitecturaldrawingsandelevations,engineeringdrawings,landscaping,sitelighting,FullEAFPartI,SWPPP.utilityandinfrastructuredrawings,PhaseIAandlBArchaeologicalstudies,andassociatedmaps.andconsideringboththemagnitudeandimportanceofeachidentifiedpotentialimpact,itistheconclusionoftheTownofIthacaPlanningBoardasleadagencythat:ElA.Thisprojectwillresultinnosignificantadverseimpactsontheenvironment,and,therefore,anenvironmentalimpactstatementneednotbeprepared.Accordingly,thisnegativedeclarationisissued.E:JB.Althoughthisprojectcouldhaveasignificantadverseimpactontheenvironment,thatimpactwillbeavoidedorsubstantiallymitigatedbecauseofthefollowingconditionswhichwillberequiredbytheleadagency:Therewill,therefore,benosignificantadverseimpactsfromtheprojectasconditioned,and,therefore,thisconditionednegativedeclarationisissued.AconditionednegativedeclarationmaybeusedonlyforUNLISTEDactions(see6NYCRR617.7(d)).E:c.ThisProjectmayresultinoneormoresignificantadverseimpactsontheenvironment,andanenvironmentalimpactstatementmustbepreparedtofurtherassesstheimpact(s)andpossiblemitigationandtoexplorealternativestoavoidorreducethoseimpacts.Accordingly,thispositivedeclarationisissued.NameofAction:CornellGameFarmRoadFieldHockeyFieldProjectNameofLeadAgency:TownofIthacaPlanningBoardNameofResponsibleOfficerinLeadAgency:CaitlinCameronTitleofResponsibleOfficer:ChairSignamreofResponsibleOfficerinLeadAgency(Date:fSignatureofPreparer(ifdifferentfromResponsibleOfficer)ChristineBalestraDate:3/11/2025ForFurtherInformation:ContactPerson:ChristineBalestra,SeniorPlannerAddress:TownofIthaca,215NorthTiogaStreet,Ithaca,NY14850TelephoneNumber:(607)273-1747,ext.I21E-mail:cbalestratownithacany.govForType1ActionsandConditionedNegativeDeclarations,acopyofthisNoticeissentto:ChiefExecutiveOfficerofthepoliticalsubdivisioninwhichtheactionwillbeprincipallylocated(e.g.,Town/City/Villageof)Otherinvolvedagencies(ifany)Applicant(ifany)EnvironmentalNoticeBulletin:http://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/enb.html___________________Page2of2PRINTFULLFORM \\Part3—EvaluationoftheMagnitudeandImportanceofProjectImpacts\\&DeterminationofSignificance\•\CornellGameFarmRoadFieldHockeyField\\\StateEnvironmentalQualityReview\\FullEnvironmentalAssessmentFormAction(s):SitePlanproval,SpecialPermit,AreaVariances,SewerExemptionLocation:GameFarmRad,TaxParcelNo.’s62.-2-4,62.-2-5,and62.-2-6,LeadAgency:TownoflthaPlanningBoardInvolvedAgencies:TownofthacaZoningBoardofAppeals,TownofIthacaTowBoardDescription:TheprojectinvolveSitePlanApproval,SpecialPermit,AreaVarnces,andaSewerExemptionfortheproposedComeGameFarmRoadFieldHockeyFieldprectonGameFarmRoad,locatedimmediatelyeastoftheexisngCornellsoccerfields.Theproposalinvolvesconstructingnewieldhockeyfacilitiesintwopses,withphaseoneincludingtheconversionoftheexistinggrasspractiefieldintoasyntheticturfieldalongwithconstructionofanewdriveway,formalizedparkingarea,pestrianamenities,antwosupportfacilities(a1,700+/-squarefootrestroom/teamroombuilding,ana480+/-squarefotpressbox).Phasetwoinvolvestheconstructionofaclubhouseforthefieldhokeyteam,withockerrooms,meetingrooms,physicaltherapyrooms,lounge,toilets,showers,ndindoorntheticturftrainingspace.Phasetwoisprojectedtobeconstructedwithinfiveyearsofteathletfieldinstallation.Theprojectalsoincludesnewlighting,landscaping,stormwaterfacilies,adothersiteimprovements.ThePlanningBoardwillconsidergrantingSitePlanApprvalandSpecialPermitfortheproject.TheZoningBoardofAppealswillconsiderareavariancesrlatdtolightpoleheightandfenceheight.TheTownBoardwillconsiderapprovingasanitarysewerexemion,astheprojectincludesconstructionofanonsitewastewatertreatmentsystemrathertanconnetingtoanexistingmunicipalsystem.TheproposedactionisaTypeIAction,pursuant‘otheNewYorktateEnvironmentalQualityReviewAct,6NYCRRPart617,andChapter148oftheownofIthacaCodregardingEnvironmentalQualityReview,becausetheproposalinvolvesanacvity,otherthanthecotructionofresidentialfacilities,thatinvolvesthephysicalalterati,of10acres(6NYCRR614(b)(6)(i)),andparkingfor100vehicles(TownCode148-5.C(3)).1.ImpactonLande.Theproposedactionmayinvolveonstructionthatcontinuesformorethoneyearorinmultiplephases.f.Theproposedactionmayresul‘inincreasederosion,whetherfromphysicalsturbanceorvegetationremoval(includingfromtreatmentbyherbicides).Brieflydescribetheimpactonland:Theexistingprojectsiteconsistsofseverallargearcels,collectivelyapproximately123+/-acresinsize,thatareownedbyCornellUniversityantilizedforvariouseducationalpurpose1.ThepropertiesareboundonthenorthbyCascadillaCreek,nthesouthbyEllisHollowRoad(CR110),ontheeastbyGameFarmRoad(CR173),andonthestbythe/ Part3—EvaluationoftheMagnitudeandImportanceofProjectImpacts&DeterminationofSignificanceCornellGameFarmRoadFieldHockeyFieldStateEnvironmentalQualityReviewFullEnvironmentalAssessmentFormAction(s):SitePlanApproval,SpecialPermit,AreaVariances,SewerExemptionLocation:GameFarmRoad,TaxParcelNo.’s62.-2-4,62.-2-5,and62.-2-6LeadAgency:TownofIthacaPlanningBoardInvolvedAgencies:TownofIthacaZoningBoardofAppeals,TownofIthacaTownBoardDescription:TheprojectinvolvesSitePlanApproval,SpecialPermit,AreaVariances,andaSewerExemptionfortheproposedCornellGameFarmRoadFieldHockeyFieldprojectonGameFarmRoad,locatedimmediatelyeastoftheexistingCornellsoccerfields.Theproposalinvolvesconstructingnewfieldhockeyfacilitiesintwophases,withphaseoneincludingtheconversionoftheexistinggrasspracticefieldintoasyntheticturffieldalongwithconstructionofanewdriveway,formalizedparkingarea,pedestrianamenities,andtwosupportfacilities(a1,700+1-squarefootrestroom/teamroombuilding,anda480+/-squarefootpressbox).Phasetwoinvolvestheconstructionofaclubhouseforthefieldhockeyteam,withlockerrooms,meetingrooms,physicaltherapyrooms,lounge,toilets,showers,andindoorsyntheticturftrainingspace.Phasetwoisprojectedtobeconstructedwithinfiveyearsoftheathleticfieldinstallation.TheprojectalsoincludesnewlIghting,landscaping,stormwaterfacilities,andothersiteimprovements.ThePlanningBoardwillconsidergrantingSitePlanApprovalandSpecialPermitfortheproject.TheZoningBoardofAppealswillconsiderareavariancesrelatedtolightpoleheightandfenceheight.TheTownBoardwillconsiderapprovingasanitarysewerexemption,astheprojectincludesconstructionofanonsitewastewatertreatmentsystemratherthanconnectingtoanexistingmunicipalsystem.TheproposedactionisaTypeIAction,pursuanttotheNewYorkStateEnvironmentalQualityReviewAct,6NYCRRPart617,andChapter148oftheTownofIthacaCoderegardingEnvironmentalQualityReview,becausetheproposalinvolvesanactivity,otherthantheconstructionofresidentialfacilities,thatinvolvesthephysicalalterationof10acres(6NYCRR617.4(b)(6)(i)),andparkingfor100vehicles(TownCode148-5.C(3)).1.ImpactonLande.Theproposedactionmayinvolveconstructionthatcontinuesformorethanoneyearorinmultiplephases.f.Theproposedactionmayresultinincreasederosion,whetherfromphysicaldisturbanceorvegetationremoval(includingfromtreatmentbyherbicides).Brieflydescribetheimpactonland:Theexistingprojectsiteconsistsofseverallargeparcels,collectivelyapproximately123+!-acresinsize,thatareownedbyCornellUniversityandutilizedforvariouseducationalpurposes.ThepropertiesareboundonthenorthbyCascadillaCreek,onthesouthbyEllisHollowRoad(CR110),ontheeastbyGameFarmRoad(CR173),andonthewestbythe1 existingMcGovernsoccerfields,theBoothbaseballfield,andinactiveagriculturalfields.TheEastHillPlaza/SummerhillApartmentsarelocatedapproximately3,000feetwestoftheproposedproject.TheprojectsitehasbeenutilizedformanyyearsasagrasspracticefieldfortheCornellUniversitysoccerprogram.Theexistingfield,alongwiththeadjacentsoccerfields,weregrantedfinalsiteplanapprovalbythePlanningBoardinAugust2003.Theproposedprojectwillinvolvetwophases(describedonpage1above),withPhaseIexpectedtotakeapproximatelysixmonthstocomplete.Phase2isnotexpectedtobeconstructedforanotherseveralyears.However,theproposedsepticsystemandstormwatermanagementsystemwillbesizedtoaccommodatebothprojectphases.Thisenvironmentalassessmentaddressesasmuchofthefullprojectbuildoutasiscurrentlyforeseeable.ThePlanningBoard,asLeadAgency,willevaluatePhase2,and,ifsubstantialchangesareproposedforPhase2orPhase2containselementsnotalreadyknownandaddressedinthecurrentenvironmentalreview,thePlanningBoardwillreassesstheenvironmentalimpactsofPhase2onceitisproposed.ThePhase1portionofprojectwillgenerateanexpected300trucktripsoveratwo-monthperiod.TheapplicationmaterialsexplainthattrucktrafficassociatedwithPhase1willutilizeInterstate81NorthorSouth,withtrucksleavingthesiteheadingnorthusingNYSRoute366/DrydenRoad,andthoseheadingsouthusingTompkinsCountyroads.ItisanticipatedthatPhase2constructionwillutilizethesameroutes.Thepotentialforincreasederosionandtheapplicant’sproposedmitigationsrelatedtothephysicaldisturbanceassociatedwiththeprojectareevaluatedin#3below.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectioncanbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.3.ImpactonSurfaceWater&5.ImpactonFlooding(sectionscombinedduetorelatedimpacts)d.Theproposedactionmayinvolveconstructionwithinoradjoiningafreshwaterortidalwetland,orinthebedorbanksofanyotherwaterbody.h.Theproposedactionmaycausesoilerosionorotherwisecreateasourceofstormwaterdischargethatmayleadtosiltationorotherdegradationofreceivingwaterbodies.i.Theproposedactionmayaffectthewaterqualityofanywaterbodieswithinordownstreamofthesiteoftheproposedaction.j.Theproposedactionmayinvolvetheapplicationofpesticidesorherbicidesinoraroundanywaterbody.k.Theproposedactionmayrequiretheconstructionofnew,orexpansionofexisting,wastewatertreatmentfacilities.(5.ImpactonFlooding)d.Theproposedactionmayresultin,orrequire,modificationofexistingdrainagepatterns.Brieflydescribetheimpactonsurfacewaterandflooding:CascadillaCreekislocatedalongthenorthernedgeoftheprojectsiteandisregulatedbytheTownofIthacaStreamSetbackLaw,whichrequiresa100’setbackfromthestreamfordevelopmentofstructuresandcertainlanddisturbingactivities.Mostoftheproposedimprovementswillbelocatedatleast400+!-feetfromthebankofCascadillaCreek,howeverasmallportionoftheextendeddetentionshallowwetland(proposedforastormwaterpracticeandexplainedbelow),willencroachapproximately25+!-feetintoZone2ofthe2 setback(thezonefarthestfromthestream).ThisispermittedpertheTownCode,§270-219.5.E(5)(b),whichallowstheconstructionofstormwaterpondsandwetlandsinstreamsetbackZone2.TheapplicationmaterialsstatethattheprojectsitedrainstoCascadillaCreekandthat“ifnecessary,aprofessionalwillapplypesticidesandherbicidestocontrolunwantedvegetationandpests.”However,theprojectwillincludeerosionandstormwatercontrolsnotedbelow,alongwiththeuseofIntegratedPestManagementpracticesthatwillmitigatepotentialpesticideimpactstothecreek.Therewillbenopesticideapplicationinoraroundtheproposedextendeddetentionshallowwetland.SoilErosion,WaterQuality/Quantity,&Flooding:Theprojectinvolvesearth-movingactivitiesrelatedtogradingandpreparingthesitefortheconstructionoftheoutdoorfield,buildings,accessdrive,parkingarea,landscaping,septicsystem,andstormwaterpractices.Theapplicationmaterialsstatethattheproposalwillphysicallydisturb12+!-acres,althoughtheincreaseinimperviousareawillonlybe3.5+!-acres.ThisincludesthefuturePhase2buildingconstructiondisturbance.Tominimizesoilerosion,theproposalincludesanerosionandsedimentationcontrolplanwithsiltfence,stabilizedconstructionentrance,andotherstandarderosioncontrolmeasuresthatwillminimizesoiltrackingoff-siteandcontroldust.Regardingwaterqualitytreatmentfortheoutdoorsyntheticturffield,allwaterfallingonthefieldwillinfiltratethroughthefielditself,whichwillnotcontainanyinfillofanykind.Theapplicanthaschosenthe“GreenfieldsTXProPlus”productmanufacturedbyTenCate,whichiscomprisedofUVresistant,lowdensitypolyethylenemonofilamentfibersloopedthroughawovenbackingcloth.TheturfproductisPFAS-free(PEASmeansperfluoroalkylandpolyfluoroalkylsubstances)andconsistsofrecycledplastics,recycledrubber,andabindermaterial.TheproposedturfwillcomplywithNYSDepartmentofEnvironmentalConservation(DEC)andUSEnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA)lawsandregulations,includingtherequirementsoftheNYSCarpetCollectionProgramLaw,EnvironmentalConservationLaw§27-3301through37-3319.Section27-3313statesthat“nocarpetsoldorofferedforsaleinthestateshallcontainorbetreatedwithPEASsubstancesforanypurpose.”Theapplicantwillcomplywiththisrequirementeventhoughitisnoteffectiveuntiltheendof2026.Theapplicantwillalsorecycletheturfatitsendoflife.Runofffromtheturffieldwillconveytoaproprietarystormwaterfilterpracticethatusesaseriesofhighsurfaceareamembranefiltercartridgescapableofremovingphysicalparticulatesof0.025millimeters(25micrometers)orlarger.Theapplicationmaterialsnotethatmostanalyticalmethodscanreliablydetectmicroplasticparticlesassmallas20to50micrometers.Theproposedstormwaterfiltrationsystemisthereforeexpectedtocaptureandremovemicroplasticsfromstormwaterrunoffoffthefieldtosizesthatareconsistentwithwhatismeasurable.Toprovidewaterqualityandquantitytreatmentofstormwaterrunofffortherestoftheproject(includingthePhase2building),theapplicantproposestoconstructanextendeddetentionshallowwetland,whichwillreplacetwoexistingsmallstormwaterwetpondslocatedtothenorththatwereconstructedwiththeMcGovernsoccerfieldproject(2003).This,alongwithtwoproposedbioretentionfilters,willcaptureandtreatrunoff,andprovidewaterquantityreductionaswell.TheapplicanthassubmittedaEullStormwaterPollutionPreventionPlan(SWPPP)totheTown’sEngineeringDepartmentfortheirreviewandapproval.Theapplicanthasbeenworkingwiththe3 EngineeringDepartmenttoprovideadditionalcalculationsanddetailsthatmeetNYSDECpermittingrequirements.Thenearestmunicipalsewermainislocatedmorethan3,000+!-feetwestoftheproject,onSummerhillLane.Theapplicantisthereforeproposinganonsitewastewatertreatmentsystem,consistingofa3,500-gallonseptictankandmoundabsorptionbed.ThemoundabsorptionsystemwillbelocatedalongthesouthsideoftheproposedparkinglotandhasbeensizedusingtheNYSDECDesignStandardsforIntermediateSizedWastewaterTreatmentSystems.Asnotedabove,theproposedsystemisdesignedtoaccommodateallphasesoftheproject.TheprivatesepticsystemrequiresaSanitarySewerExemptionauthorizationfromtheTownBoardperTownCode§214-5,alongwithaStatePollutionDischargeEliminationSystem(SPDES)permitfromtheNYSDEC,andanOnsiteWastewaterTreatmentSystemconstructionpermitfromTompkinsWholeHealth.Thoughtheproposedsepticsystemandleachfieldareacoversignificantspaceaboveground,itisstilllimitedinitscapacityandwouldnotinducecommercialandresidentialdevelopmentasmunicipalwaterandseweravailabilitywould.Additionally,theproposedsepticsystemisnotlocatedwithinafloodwayorfloodplain;theaveragedepthtobedrockismorethantenfeetinthearea;andtheproposedsystem/leachfieldislocatedmorethan750+/-feetfromCascadillaCreekandtheproposedstormwaterwetlandandbiofiltrationpractices.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectioncanbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.7.ImpactonPlantsandAnimalsj.OtherImpacts.Brieflydescribetheimpactonplantsandanimals:Theprojectsitehasbeenpreviouslydisturbedwiththedevelopmentofathleticfacilities,namelysoccerfields,baseballfields,parkingareas,accessdrives,lighting,andstormwatermanagementfacilities.TheNYSDECNatureExplorerMappingprogramidentifiedtwospeciesofdragonflyandtwospeciesofplantsthathavebeenhistoricallyconfirmedinthearea.TheMidlandClubtailandMochaEmeralddragonflieswerelastconfirmedintheareain1894and1926,respectively.TheDelicateRabbitTobacco(endangered)andtheThreeBirdsOrchid(threatened)werelastconfirmedin1919and1922,respectively.TheMidlandClubtailinhabitsmediumtolarge,moderatetorapid-flowingriversandstreams.MochaEmeraldsinhabitsmall,shadedstreamsinforestedareasthatareabout1-3yardswidewithsand,gravel,orrockysubstrates.ThesehabitatcharacteristicsarepotentiallylocatedwithintheadjacentCascadillaCreekstreamandstreamsideareasofthepropertybutarenotlocatedwithintheprojectsite(bothphases).Similarly,theDelicateRabbitTobaccoisfoundindrywoodsandopenings(occasionallyalongroadsides);andtheThreeBirdsOrchidisfoundinforests,shrublands,andwoodlands.Ifpresent,theywouldalsolikelybelocatedinthewoodswithinandsurroundingCascadillaCreektothenorthoftheprojectsite.Thereisnoevidenceofthepresenceoftheaforementionedplantandanimalspeciesontheproposedprojectsite(bothphases).Giventhatthespecieshavenotbeenconfirmedontheprojectsiteforatleast99years,andthatthesitehasbeenpreviouslydisturbedanddoesnotcontainthe4 habitattosupportsuchspecies,impactsidentifiedinthissectioncanbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.8.ImpactonAgriculturalResourcesh.OtherImpacts.Brieflydescribetheimpactonagriculturalresources:Thespecificprojectsitecontainsanexistinggrasssoccerfield,agraveldrive,andasmallgravelparkingarea.Theremainderoftheprojectsiteismaintainedasmowedgrass,surroundedbyfallowagriculturalfields.Therearetwoexistingsoccerfieldsandasyntheticturfbaseballfieldontwoadjacentproperties(stormwaterandsepticfacilitiesassociatedwiththefieldhockeyprojectwillbelocatedontheseparcels).NoneofthepropertieshavebeenusedforagriculturalpurposesformanyyearsandarenotlocatedwithinornearaTompkinsCountyAgriculturalDistrict.TheTownofIthacahasanAgricultureandFarmlandProtectionPlanthatwasadoptedinNovember2011.Theplancontainsamapthatshowsastripoflandclassifiedas“FarmlandofStatewideImportance”thatisapproximately16+!-acresintotalacrossthethreeproperties(attached).However,accordingtotheAgricultureandFarmlandProtectionPlan,thisprojectsitehasnotbeentargetedforagriculturaleasementsoranyotheragriculturalprotection.Neitheroftheproposedprojectphaseswillimpactthe16+!-acrestripofland.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectioncanbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.9.ImpactonAestheticResourcesc.Theproposedactionmaybevisiblefrompubliclyaccessiblevantagepoints:seasonally(e.g.,screenedbysummerfoliage,butvisibleduringotherseasons),and/oryear-round.d.Thesituationoractivityinwhichviewersareengagedwhileviewingtheproposedactionisroutinetravelbyresidents,includingtoandfromwork,andrecreationalortourismactivities.f.Therearesimilarprojectsvisiblewithin0-1/2mileoftheproposedproject.Brieflydescribetheimpactonaestheticresources:Theproposedoutdoorfieldhockeyfieldwillreplaceanexistinggrasssoccerfield,locatedneartheedgeofGameFarmRoad.ThosewhocommutetoworkinIthacaviaEllisHollowRoadwilllikelypasstheprojectontheirwaytoandfromwork.Thenearestdevelopmentisontheadjacentparcel,whichcontainstwolightedsoccerfieldsandassociatedstructures.TheparceltothewestofthesoccerfieldscontainstheBoothsyntheticturfbaseballfield,withassociatedbuildings,lighting,signage,parkingarea,andaccessdriveoffEllisHollowRoad.ThenewfieldandassociatedstructureswillbevisiblefromEllisHollowRoadandGameFarmRoadyear-round.TheTownofIthacaandTompkinsCountyhaveestablishedScenicResourcesInventoriesthatidentifysignificantviewsintheEastHill/Cornellarea.Thetown’sinventorydoesidentifythecornerofEllisHollowandGameFarmRoadsas“noteworthy”(Chapter3,view#18).However,theviewisnotconsideredsignificantandthereforewasnotincludedinthelistofsignificantviewstoprotect.AlthoughtheBoothbaseballfieldiswithinthisviewshed,theproposedoutdoorfieldhockeyfieldisnot.TheproposedlocationforthefuturePhase2buildingisalsooutsidetheviewshed.Thereareno5 otheridentifiedscenicresourcesaroundtheprojectsitethatwouldbeimpactedbytheproposeddevelopment.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectionwouldbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.10.ImpactonHistoricandArchaeologicalResourcesa.Theproposedactionmayoccurwhollyorpartiallywithin,orsubstantiallycontiguousto,anybuildings,archaeologicalsiteordistrictwhichislistedontheNationalorStateRegistersofHistoricPlaces,orthathasbeendeterminedbytheCommissioneroftheNYSParks,Recreation,andHistoricPreservationtobeeligibleforlistingontheStateRegisterofHistoricPlaces.b.Theproposedactionmayoccurwhollyorpartiallywithin,orsubstantiallycontiguousto,anareadesignatedassensitiveforarchaeologicalsitesontheNYStateHistoricPreservationOfficearchaeologicalsiteinventory.Brieflydescribetheimpactonhistoricandarchaeologicalresources:TheprojectsiteisnotlocatedonoradjacenttoanybuildingsorareasofficiallylistedontheNationalorStateRegistersofHistoricPlaces.However,anarchaeologicalinvestigationfortheCornellsoccerfieldprojectonthesamepropertyidentifiedabuildingassociatedwitha1930’sCivilianConservationCorpscampthatwaslocatedoffGameFarmRoad,alongwiththeremainsofthreenineteenthcenturyfarmsoffEllisHollowRoad,andseveralNativeAmericansitesnearCascadillaCreek.Theapplicantforthe2021BoothbaseballfieldprojecthiredPanamericanConsultantsInc.toperformaPhase1ACulturalResourcesInvestigationandPhaselBArchaeologicalSurveytodetermineifsucharchaeologicalresourcesexistedonthethreeparcelsassociatedwiththecurrentprojectsite.ThepurposeofthePhase1Ainvestigationwastoresearchtheareatoidentifyifpreviouslyrecordedarchaeologicalresourceswouldbeimpactedbythebaseballfieldproject.BasedontheresultsofthePhase1Ainvestigation,thebaseballfieldprojectdidnotimpactpreviouslyidentifiedresources.ThepurposeofthePhaselBsurveywastodeterminethepresenceofanynewculturalresourcesintheprojectarea.ThePhaselBsurveydidnotunearthNativeAmericanartifactsorotherartifactsofhistoricalsignificance.Asaresult,thePanamericanConsultantsdidnotrecommendfurtherinvestigation.AnArchaeologicalSurveyaddendumwascompletedbyaconsultantwiththePublicArchaeologyFacilityinBinghamtonin2024inassociationwiththecurrentfieldhockeyfieldproject.TheresultsofthesurveywereincludedintheapplicationmaterialsfortheprojectandprovidedtothePlanningBoardinNovember2024.Oneofthestatementsintheaddendumreferencedapreviously-investigatedsitethatislocatedclosetotheproposedextendeddetentionshallowwetlandstormwaterfacility.Thelanguagefromtheaddendumstates:“ThehistoriccomponentatLocus2oftheCascadillaCreek2Siteisstillwithintheoriginal2003to2005projectAPEfortheCornellUniversityAthleticFields,isintact,andinanundisturbedsetting.Thiscomponentareaproducedanabundanceanddiversityofearlyhistoricartifacts,possiblyassociatedwithasettlercabinorcamp,andhasthepotentialtoproducesignificantarchaeologicalinformationabouttheearlyhistoricperiodfortheTownofIthaca.AlthoughthiscomponentareaiswelloutsideofthecurrentaddendumAPEsummarizedforthisreport,wearerecommendingthatthisspecificsectionofLocus2bemaintainedasanexistingagriculturalfieldandnotsubjecttoconstructionconnectedwiththeuniversityathleticfields(oranyotherfuturedevelopmentprojects).Assuch,theNYSSHPQislikelytorequestanofficialavoidanceplanfromtheuniversityoutliningthemethods6 inwhichtheearlyhistoriccomponentatLocus2oftheCascadillaCreek2Sitewillbeprotectedfromfutureathleticfielddevelopments.”Alldocumentspreparedbythe2024consultantweresubmittedtoNYSOfficeofParks,Recreation,andHistoricPreservation(OPRHP)viatheCulturalResourcesInformationSystem(thesedocumentsincludedthedetailsandlocationforallphasesoftheproject).NYSOPRHPreviewedthereports,determinedthatnoarchaeologicalsiteswereidentified,andconcurredwiththerecommendationthatnoadditionalarchaeologicalworkwouldbenecessaryfortheproject.BradleyW.Russell,Ph.D.HistoricPreservationSpecialistwithOPRHP,statedinhislettertotheapplicant’sarchaeologicalconsultantonOctober18,2024,that“QPRHPhasreviewedtheAddendumPhaseIArchaeologicalSurveyreportfortheAddendumtotheCornellUniversityAthleticFieldsProject(24PR08775)preparedbyThePublicArchaeologyFacility,BinghamtonUniversity,ConsultingArchaeologists(September2024;24SR00535).QPRHPconcurswiththereportrecommendationthatnoadditionalarchaeologicalinvestigationiswarranted.”AlthoughOPRHPrecommendednoadditionalarchaeologicalinvestigation,thereshouldbeextraprotectionofthe“CC2Locus2”areaofthesite(seeattachedmap)duringconstructionoftheshallowwetland/stormwaterfacilitiesassociatedwiththefieldhockeyfieldproject.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectionwouldbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.13.ImpactonTransportatione.Theproposedactionmayalterthepresentpatternofmovementofpeopleorgoods.Brieflydescribetheimpactontransportation:TheprojectinvolvesreplacinganexistinggravelentranceoffGameFarmRoadtoaccessthefieldhockeyproject,alongwithreplacingtheexistinginformalparkinglotwithanew,paved120-spaceparkinglot(plustwobusparkingpulloffspaces),toaccommodatethefieldhockeyandsoccerfielduses,includingthePhase2fieldhockeyclubhouse.Otherimprovementsincludepedestriansidewalksaroundtheparkinglottothesoccerfieldsandnewfieldhockeyproject,eightbicycleracksthatwillprovide16bicycleparkingspaces,andaproposed20-footwideturnaroundaccess.TheexistingcirculationischaracterizedbygravelpathwaysthatconnectinformalparkingtotheexistingMcGovernsoccerfieldsandbuilding.Theproposalwillformalizetheparkingandimprovetheconnectionsandaccessforallusers,withpavingandstriping,accesslanesthatarewideenoughtoaccommodatefireandemergencyvehicles,andADA-compliantsidewalksandparkingspaces.Theproposalincludeslandscapingwithnativeplantingstoprovidecanopycovertowalkwaysandparkingspaces.Theapplicationmaterialsincludeatrafficanalysisfortheproject.Accordingtotheanalysis,whichevaluatedtheparkingneedsforbothsoccerandfieldhockeyteamuses,fieldhockeypracticeswillgenerateupto18vehicletripsbetween6:30amand9:00am,MondaythroughFriday.Fieldhockeycompetitionscouldgenerateupto74carroundtripsandtwobusesintheafternoon/eveninghours.Soccerpractice(men’sorwomen’s)wouldgenerate21.5tripsoneitherendofthe5:00pmto7:00pmtimeperiod,foratotalof43roundtripsifbothteamspracticesimultaneously.[Notethatthesoccerfielduseisexisting,anditsimpactontrafficwaspreviouslyanalyzedwhenthesoccerfieldswereapproved.]7 Accordingtothematerials,thebusiesttimeperiodwilloccurifafieldhockeygamecoincideswithpracticesbybothsoccerteams,whichcouldhappenonaweekendafternoon/evening.Thehighestdemandwouldgenerateupto117vehicletripsonafallweekendbetweenthehoursof4:00pmand7:00pm.Thiswouldbeconsideredasmalladditionoftraffic,onaweekendevening(noconflictwithtypicalworkdaytraffic)andwouldnotimpacttrafficflowforusersofGameFarmRoadorEllisHollowRoad,whicharebothcountyroads.Likethepreviousbaseballfieldapplication,therearenominimumparkingrequirementsestablishedintheTownCodeforthistypeofprojectandthereforenomechanismforthePlanningBoardtoconsiderareductioninrequiredparking.Theprojectisinaresidentialzone,andtheTownCodeissilentintermsofparkingrequirementsforanathleticfieldinaresidentialzone.Theproposednumberofparkingspacesisbasedupondetailedprojectedusefortheathleticfieldfunctions—whichaccommodateswomen’sandmen’ssoccerpracticesandfieldhockeypracticesandgames.Fieldhockeypracticesareheldinthemorningandsoccerpracticesareheldintheafternoon,leavingalowlikelihoodofparkingoverlapping(exceptinthecaseoutlinedabove,whichwouldrequireupto117parkingspaces,perthetrafficanalysis).Giventhattheprojectwillbeconstructedonasitethatismorethan100acresinsize,thereisplentyofspacetoaddfutureparkingifnecessary.TheapplicantwouldneedtocomebacktothePlanningBoardforasiteplanmodificationreviewandapprovalshouldtheyrequirefutureparkingbeyondfivemorespaces.Thiswouldinvolveanotherenvironmentalreviewandanalysisofstormwaterimpactsassociatedwiththeadditionalimpervioussurface.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectionwouldbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.15.ImpactonNoise,Odor,andLighta.Theproposedactionmayproducesoundaboveambientlevelsestablishedbylocalregulation.d.Theproposedactionmayresultinlightshiningontoadjoiningproperties.Brieflydescribetheimpactonnoiseandlight:Theprojectwillcreatenoiseimpactsduringconstructionoftheaccessroad,parking,buildings,andrelatedinfrastructure.Theseimpactswillbetemporaryandwillceaseoncetheprojectiscompleted.Theapplicationmaterialsincludeanenvironmentalsoundanalysistoevaluatetheproposedpublicaddress(PA)systemfortheproject.ThePAsystemhasbeendesignedtocovertheoutdoorplayingfieldandbleacherswhileminimizingsoundtosurroundingareas.Thesystemincludessevenloudspeakersmountedonthreepolestotheeastsideofthefield(facingawayfromGameFarmRoad,andtowardthefield).Threeofthespeakerswillcovertheplayingfield,andtheotherfourwillcoverthespectatorarea,includingthebleachersandsidelines.ItisexpectedthatthePAsystemwillemitsoundat84dBatthecenteroftheplayingfield,accordingtotheCadnaAmodelingsoftwarethatwasusedtoanalyzesoundfortheproject.ThecalculatedsoundlevelsshowninFigure2ofthesoundanalysisindicatethatsounddropsfrom84dBinthecenterofthefieldto60dBimmediatelyacrossGameFarmRoad.Thenearestresidenceislocatedapproximately1,600+!-feet(1/3mile)southoftheproposal,ontheeastsideofGameFarmRoad,intheTownofDryden.Figure2indicatesthatsoundwillbeat5ObBatthisresidence,aswellas8 atmostresidencesalongthesouthsideofEllisHollowRoad(therearefourresidencesalongEllisHollowRoadintheaffectedarea).Soundwillalsobeat5ObBforresidentsoftheSummerhillApartmentcomplex,locatedapproximately34milewestoftheproject.AccordingtoanoisedecibellevelcomparisonchartcreatedbyYaleEnvironmentalHealthandSafetyOffice,50dBistheequivalenttosomethingbetweenthesoundofasuburbanareaatnightandthehumofahouseholdrefrigerator.However,theTownofIthacadoesnotregulatesound/noiseindecibellevels.TheTownofIthacanoiseordinanceprohibits“unreasonablenoise,”definedas“anyexcessiveorunusuallyloudsoundwhicheitherannoys,disturbs,injures,orendangersthecomfort,repose,health,peace,orsafetyofareasonablepersonofnormalsensitivities.”ItisacknowledgedfrompreviousenvironmentalreviewsinthisareaofthetownthatresidentswholivealongGameFarmRoadjustovertheTownofIthaca/TownofDrydenlinehaveexpressedconcernaboutthenoisefromtheexistingsoccerfields.Itispossiblethatsoundimpactscouldbeexacerbatedifsoccerpracticesoccuratthesametimeasfieldhockeygames(notedabove,weekendafternoons/eveningsbetween4:00pmand7:00pm)and/oriffieldhockeypracticesduringthemorninghours(6:30amto9:30am)areconsideredanuisancetoneighbors.Althoughtheproposalisnotexpectedtocreatesignificantnoiseimpacts,thePlanningBoardhastheauthoritythroughtheenvironmentalandsiteplanreviewandspecialpermitprocesstocontrolnoiseassociatedwithconstructionandotheractivities.TheboardcouldmitigatepotentialadversesoundimpactsinthiscasebylimitingthePAsystemusetocertaintimesoftheday,certaindaysoftheweek,orbysomeothercombinationoftechniques.Intermsoflighting,theprojectincludesfour70-feettallathleticfieldlightpoles(twoontheeastsideandtwoonthewestsideoftheoutdoorfield)and22,20-feettallparkinglotlightpoles.BasedonthesubmittedLightingPlans,SheetsL6-01,L6-02,andL6-03,theproposedlightingwillcomplywithmostoftherequirementsoftheTownOutdoorLightingLaw(TownCode§270-173).ItisunclearfromthesubmissionwhethertheshieldingfortheproposedathleticfieldlightpolescomplywithTownCode§270-173-9.Thelawrequiresalllightingtobefullyshieldedandangled;andaccordingtopage13oftheapplicationreport,thelightingforthefieldwillhavea“sharpcutoff”andnota“fullyshielded”luminaire.Thisneedstobeclarified.Ofnote,therearenoresidenceslocatedimmediatelyacrosstheroadfromtheprojectonGameFarmRoad;andthenearestresidencesonthewestsideoftheprojectarelocatedYmilewest,onSummerhillLane.Basedonthephotometricinformationprovided,theseresidencesareunlikelytobeaffectedbypotentiallightglareassociatedwiththeprojectandtheproposalisnotexpectedtocreatesignificantimpactsduetolighting.However,asinthenoiseimpactsectionabove,thePlanningBoardcouldmitigatepotentialadverselightingimpactsbylimitinghoursofoperationtocertaintimesoftheday,certaindaysoftheweek,orbysomeothercombinationoftechniques.ThespecificationsheetsfortheparkinglotlightsindicatethattheLEDlightscanbe3000K,4000K,or5000K.Asnotedinotherenvironmentalreviews,theOutdoorLightinglawiscurrentlysilentintermsofLEDcolortemperature,whichequatestotheperceivedcolorofalight(warmeryellowlightsversuscoolerblue/whitelights).Whereverpossible,thePlanningBoardhasbeenfollowingtherecommendationsintheTompkinsCountyEnvironmentalManagementCouncilLEDAdvisoryGuidelines,whichsuggeststreetlightingandotheroutdoorlightinghavenomorethana3000Kcolor9 temperature(towardyelloworwarm).Forthisproject,itwillnotbepossiblefortheapplicanttomodifytherequiredcolortemperatureforthefieldlights,buttheapplicantshouldconsiderusingLEDswithacolortemperatureof3000Kfortheparkinglotlights,particularlyinthispartofGameFarmRoad,wherethereislowtomoderateambientlighting.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectionwouldbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.16.ImpactonHumanHealthf.Theproposedactionhasadequatecontrolmeasuresinplacetoensurethatfuturegeneration,treatment,and/ordisposalofhazardouswasteswillbeprotectiveoftheenvironmentandhumanhealth.Brieflydescribetheimpact:Phase1oftheprojectincludesthereplacementofanaturalgrassathleticfieldwithanoutdoorsyntheticturffield.Phase2oftheprojectincludestheconstructionofa14,000+!-squarefootclubhouseforthefieldhockeyteam,withlockerrooms,meetingrooms,physicaltherapyrooms,lounge,toilets,showers,andindoorsyntheticturftrainingspace.TheproposedturfforbothphaseswillcomplywithNYSDECandUSEPAlawsandregulations,includingtherequirementsoftheNYSCarpetCollectionProgramLaw,EnvironmentalConservationLaw§27-3301through37-3319.Section27-3313statesthat“nocarpetsoldorofferedforsaleinthestateshallcontainorbetreatedwithPFASsubstancesforanypurpose.”Theapplicantwillcomplywiththisrequirementeventhoughitisnoteffectiveuntiltheendof2026.Theproposedfieldswillnotcontainanyinfillofanykind.Theapplicanthaschosenthe“GreenfieldsTXProPlus”productmanufacturedbyTenCate,whichiscomprisedofUV-resistant,lowdensitypolyethylenemonofilamentfibersloopedthroughawovenbackingcloth.TheturfproductisPFAS-freeandconsistsofrecycledplastics,recycledrubber,andabindermaterial.BecausetheproductisPFAS-free(aswillbeconfirmedinbothphasesbyanindependenttestinglaboratorypriortotheproduct’sdeliverytotheprojectsite),informationprovidedtothePlanningBoardabouttheeffectsofPFASarenotrelevanttothisproject.Similarly,becausethefieldswillnotcontaininfill,informationprovidedtothePlanningBoardabouttheeffectsofchemicalsfoundinvarioustypesofinfillarenotrelevanttothisproject.Theapplicationmaterialsstatetheturfbladesfortheselectedturfproductare100%linearlowdensitypolyethylene.Lowdensitypolyethyleneisalsousedforfoodpackaging,packagingfilm,squeezablebottles,pipes/tubing,andmedical/healthcareitems.Theapplicationmaterialsstatethatsincepolyethyleneismadefromapolymerthatisstableathightemperatures,itisinertandisnotassociatedwithanyknownhealtheffects,norisitconsideredtobecarcinogenicbynationalandworldhealthagencies.ThepolyethyleneMaterialSafetyDataSheet(MSDS)thatislinkedintheapplicationsupportstheseassertions.Theapplicationmaterialsfurtherstatetheselectedturfproductalsocontainsadditivesthatincludeheavymetal-freepigments,dullingagents,andUVstabilizerswhichareencapsulatedinthepolymer,meaningthatexposuretothemdoesnotoccurandtheythereforedonotposeahealthconcern.Regardingheatissuesfortheoutdoorfield,theapplicationmaterialsstatethatwhilesyntheticturffieldsurfacesdogetwarmerthannaturalturffieldsurfaces,syntheticfieldsurfacesdonotretainheatoncedaytimeheatingisdiscontinued.Thesedifferencesaresubstantiallyminimizedoncloudydaysanddonotexistonovercastdays.Inthatrespect,syntheticturffieldsaredifferentthanurban10 systems(aggregatebuildings,rooftops,andpavement)whichareassociatedwithcontributingtoheatislandeffectsbecausethosematerialscontinuetoreleaseheatwellintothenighttimehours.Giventherelativelysmallsizeofthefieldinrelationtothe123acreprojectsiteand506totalacresownedbytheapplicantintheprojectvicinity,heatislandeffectsfromtheoutdoorfieldarenotexpectedtobesignificant.Theapplicant’sproposedmeasurestoprotectthestudent-athletesfromsports-relatedheatstress(CornellAthleticsSportsMedicinestaffmonitoringofheatandhumidity,earlycommunicationwithCornellAthleticsstaffandstudent-athletes)willmitigatethehealtheffectsfromelevatedsurfacetemperatures.Theprojectwillconveystormwaterrunofffromtheoutdoorfieldtoaproprietarystormwaterfilterpracticethatusesaseriesofhighsurfaceareamembranefiltercartridgescapableofremovingphysicalparticulatesof0.025millimeters(25micrometers)orlarger.Theapplicationmaterialsnotethatmostanalyticalmethodscanreliablydetectmicroplasticparticlesassmallas20to50micrometers.Theproposedstormwaterfiltrationsystemisexpectedtocaptureandremovemicroplasticsfromstormwaterrunoffoffthefieldtosizesassmallas20to50micrometers.Finally,theapplicantiscommittedtorecyclingthesyntheticturffrombothfieldsattheendoftheirlife.RecyclingfacilitiesunderconsiderationincludeTurfRecyclersinRocklandMaryland(openingMay2025)andre[TURN]ReclamationPrograminDalton,Georgia.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectionwouldbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.17.ConsistencywithCommunityPlansc.Theproposedactionisinconsistentwithlocallanduseplansorzoningregulations.Brieflydescribetheimpact:TheprojectisconsistentwiththeTownComprehensivePlanandFutureLandUseMapbutrequiresareavariancesbytheZoningBoardofAppeals.ThesevariancesareneededbecauseCornellUniversityisaneducational/institutionaluseinaresidentialzone,whichoccursbecausetheTownofIthacadoesn’tcurrentlyhaveanInstitutionalzoningdesignation.IthacaCollege,CornellUniversity,andotherinstitutionalusesarethereforerestrictedtoresidentialheightandarearequirements.Thisprojectcontainslightpolesthatarerequiredtobemuchtallerthanaresidentialstructure(p270-59ofTownCoderequiresastructureheightnottoexceed30feettall,wheretheproposedexternallightpolesareapproximately70feetinheightandtheproposedcamerapoleis35feetinheight).Theprojectalsorequiresfenceheightsassociatedwiththeoutdoorathleticfieldthatwouldn’ttypicallybefoundonaresidentialproperty(270-223,ofTownCode,requiresamaximumfenceheightof6feet,wherethefenceproposedforthenettinglocatedonthenorthandsouthsidesofthefieldis30feet).Theproposedvariancesarenotexpectedtocreatesignificantadverseenvironmentalimpacts,giventhelocationoftheprojectinanareawithotherathleticfieldswithsimilarlytalllightpolesandfencesandnotlocatedwithinornearasignificantview,asidentifiedintheTownofIthacaandTompkinsCountyScenicResourcesInventories.Basedontheaboveinformation,impactsidentifiedinthissectionwouldbeconsideredsmallinmagnitude.11 StaffRecommendation,DeterminationofSignificanceAnegativedeterminationofenvironmentalsignificanceisrecommendedfortheactionasproposed,basedonreviewofthematerialssubmittedfortheproposedaction,theinformationabove,andanalysisofthemagnitudeandimportanceoftheprojectimpacts.OncePhase2projectdetailsareproposed,thePlanningBoard,asLeadAgency,willlookatwhetherthenegativedeterminationofenvironmentalsignificanceshouldbereconsideredifsubstantialchangesareproposedforPhase2orPhase2containselementsnotalreadyknownandaddressedinthecurrentreview.LeadAgency:TownofIthacaPlanningBoard—SitePlanApproval,SpecialPermitInvolvedAgencies:TownofIthacaZoningBoardofAppeals-VariancesTownofIthacaTownBoard—SewerExemptionReviewer:ChristineBalestra,SeniorannReviewDate:March11,202512 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W•EMapProducedby:TownofIthacaPlanningDepartmentNovember2011DataSource:TownofIthacaPlanningDepartment&TompkinsCountyInformationTechnologyServicesGISDivisionAgriculturalSoilsTownofIthacaAgriculturalandFarmlandProtectionPlanIFINALMAP5USDAPrimeFarmlandFarmlandofStatewideImportance—‘Mile00.51 SoilMap—TompkinsCounty,NewYork422628”N4226’28”N42253”N422553”NkMapScale:1:5,270ifprintedonAportrait(8.5”xli”)sheetNosoioo025050010001500Mapprojection:WebMercatorComercoordinat:WG584Edgetics:LJTMZone18NWGS84USDANaturalResources3/6/2025ConservationServicePage1of3WebSoilSurveyNationalCooperativeSoilSurvey Soil Map—Tompkins County,New York MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (AOl) Area of Interest (AOl) Soils El Soil Map Unit Polygons Soil Map Unit Lines •Soil Map Unit Points Special Point Features (2)Blowout Borrow Pit *Clay Spot Closed Depression Gravel Pit Gravelly Spot O Landfill Lava Flow Marsh orswamp MineorQuarry Miscellaneous Water o Perennial Water Rock Outcrop +Saline Spot ::Sandy Spot Severely Eroded Spot Sinkhole Slide or Slip Sodic Spot Spoil Area Stony Spot Very Stony Spot Wet Spot Other Special Line Features Water Features Streams and Canals Transportation Rails Interstate Highways US Routes Major Roads Local Roads Background •Aerial Photography The soil surveys that comprise your AOl were mapped at 1:20,000. Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map:Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System:Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection,which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area.A projection that preserves area,such as the Albers equal-area conic projection,should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as ofthe version date(s)listed below. Soil Survey Area:Tompkins County,New York Survey Area Data:Version 20,Aug 29,2024 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows)for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s)aerial images were photographed:Apr 1,2020—Oct 1, 2020 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps.As a result,some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. !SDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Warning:Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil line placement.The maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed scale. 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This action involves consideration of a SEQR determination for the proposed Cornell Game Farm Road Field Hockey Field project on Game Farm Road, located immediately east of the existing Cornell soccer fields. The proposal involves constructing new field hockey facilities in two phases, with phase one including the conversion of the existing grass practice field into a synthetic turf field along with construction of a new driveway, formalized parking area, pedestrian amenities, and two support facilities (a 1,700 +/- square foot restroom/team room building, and a 480 +/- square foot press box). Phase two involves the construction of a clubhouse for the field hockey team, with locker rooms, meeting rooms, physical therapy rooms, lounge, toilets, showers, and indoor synthetic turf training space. Phase two is projected to be constructed within five years of the athletic field installation. The project also includes new lighting, landscaping, stormwater facilities, and other site improvements. Cornell University, Owner/Applicant; Kimberly Van Leeuwen, Fisher Associates, Applicant/Agent; 2. The proposed project, which requires Site Plan approval and Special Permit by the Planning Board, is a Type I action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, 6 NYCRR Part 617, and Chapter 148 of the Town of Ithaca Code regarding Environmental Quality Review, because the proposal involves an activity, other than the construction of residential facilities, that involves the physical alteration of 10 acres (6 NYCRR 617.4 (b) (6) (i)), and parking for 100 vehicles (Town Code 148-5.C (3)); 3. At its meeting on November 19, 2024, the Town of Ithaca Planning Board (1) reviewed a Full Environmental Assessment Form, Part 1, submitted by the applicant, along with a report containing a narrative and studies titled “Game Farm Road Field Hockey Field, Site Plan Review Application Report,” dated October 3, 2024, prepared by Fisher Associates, drawings titled “Game Farm Road Field Hockey Field, Cornell University,” dated 09-27-2024, prepared by Sasaki, and other materials; and (2) proposed to establish itself as the Lead Agency to coordinate the environmental review of the above-referenced proposal. Potential Involved and Interested agencies were notified of its intent to serve as Lead Agency on November 20, 2024; 4. The Planning Board, having received no objections from other Involved Agencies, on January 7, 2025, established itself as Lead Agency to coordinate the environmental review of the above- described proposal; 5. The Planning Board, on March 4, 2025, discussed the environmental review and directed the Planning staff to draft the Full Environmental Assessment Form Parts 2 and 3 to support a negative determination of environmental significance for the Planning Board’s discussion and consideration at its March 18, 2025, meeting; 6. The Planning Board, on March 18, 2025, has accepted as adequate the Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, Parts 2 and 3, prepared by Town Planning staff, the materials noted in Whereas #3 above; additional materials in a binder titled “Game Farm Road Field Hockey Field Supplemental Materials Submission,” dated January 31, 2025, prepared PB 2025-014 (Filed 3/19) Page 2 of 2 by Fisher Associates; additional supplemental materials in a binder titled “Game Farm Road Field Hockey Field Supplemental Materials Submission,” dated February 21, 2025, prepared by Fisher Associates; written and oral public comments and documents submitted by the public; and other materials; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review for the above referenced proposal, based on the information in the Full EAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the Full EAF Parts 2 and 3, and, therefore, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. 1 Paulette Rosa From:David Oshea <DOshea@townithacany.gov> Sent:Thursday, April 10, 2025 2:58 PM To:Paulette Rosa Subject:FW: SPDES Permit Review Question - Town of Ithaca David O'Shea, P.E. Director of Engineering/Town Engineer Town of Ithaca 607-273-1656 ext 257 From: Nicholson, Brian M (DEC) <Brian.Nicholson@dec.ny.gov> Sent: Monday, December 2, 2024 3:33 PM To: Justin McNeal <JMcNeal@townithacany.gov> Cc: David Oshea <DOshea@townithacany.gov>; Hanas, Debra (DEC) <Debra.Hanas@dec.ny.gov>; Emily Rodgers <erodgers@townithacany.gov> Subject: RE: SPDES Permit Review Question - Town of Ithaca Hi JusƟn, I reviewed a design manual from Aug. 2003 and I didn’t find the requirement to model ag land as meadow cover type back then, so I don’t want to hold them to that design standard from the design they developed in 2002/3. They can design the stormwater pracƟces based on the current site as exisƟng condiƟons and design the stormwater pracƟces accordingly to the new development. If your team has documentaƟon showing they were required to meet “Meadow cover” during the 2003 design, then we can look at holding them to that design standard. Thanks, Brian Brian M. Nicholson, P.E. Professional Engineer 1 (Env.) Region 7, Division of Water New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 5786 Widewaters Parkway, Syracuse, NY 13214-1867 P: 315-426-7530 | F: 315-426-7459 | brian.nicholson@dec.ny.gov www.dec.ny.gov | | From: Nicholson, Brian M (DEC) Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 3:58 PM To: Justin McNeal <JMcNeal@townithacany.gov> Cc: David Oshea <DOshea@townithacany.gov>; Hanas, Debra (DEC) <Debra.Hanas@dec.ny.gov>; Emily Rodgers 2 <erodgers@townithacany.gov> Subject: RE: SPDES Permit Review Question - Town of Ithaca Hi JusƟn, I’ve sent out a couple of emails to see what my colleagues think about this situaƟon. I’ll get back to you next week with an answer. Thanks, Brian From: Justin McNeal <JMcNeal@townithacany.gov> Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 8:07 AM To: Hanas, Debra (DEC) <Debra.Hanas@dec.ny.gov>; Nicholson, Brian M (DEC) <Brian.Nicholson@dec.ny.gov> Cc: David Oshea <DOshea@townithacany.gov>; Emily Rodgers <erodgers@townithacany.gov> Subject: SPDES Permit Review Question - Town of Ithaca ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. Good Morning Deb and Brian, We would like some clarification regarding a proposed project in the Town of Ithaca. The project is proposing to convert an existing natural turf grass field with underdrains into a synthetic turf field along with a few small buildings, spectator facilities, and increasing the parking area at an existing sports complex. The existing site has a total of 4 natural turf grass fields with underdrains, a gravel parking lot and driveway, and a metal building with locker rooms and bathrooms. As part of the original project in 2003, 2 stormwater ponds were installed for both water quality treatment and quantity attenuation. The proposed project will be removing the 2 existing ponds and replacing them with an extended detention shallow wetland practice. At the time the SWPPP was approved in 2003, the applicant modeled the precondition as row crop. Only one of the natural grass turf fields will be disturbed during this project, the remaining 3 with remain undisturbed. Now that they are proposing to remove the 2 stormwater ponds with this project and install a new practice for attenuation, we are thinking the applicant should model the pre-condition as meadow prior to the 2003 project not the current pond outflows (which are based on the natural turf fields with under drains being considered a pervious surface). Our rational is based on recent guidance received from DEC pertaining to natural turf fields with underdrains being considered an impervious surface. How should this be handled? Should the applicant be required to re-evaluate the quantity attenuation for the entire site with the pre-construction condition being the condition prior to the 2003 project or can they use the pre- condition as the pond discharge rates which were developed based on the fields being considered as pervious? The question is ultimately being posed because a new attenuation practice is being installed to replace the ponds. Sincerely, Justin McNeal Civil Engineer Town of Ithaca Engineering Dept. 114 Seven Mile Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 Some people who received this message don't often get email from jmcneal@townithacany.gov. Learn why this is important 3 W: (607)-273-1656 Ext. 260 C: (607)-220-8342 1 Paulette Rosa From:David Oshea <DOshea@townithacany.gov> Sent:Thursday, April 10, 2025 2:58 PM To:Paulette Rosa Subject:FW: Game Farm Field Hockey Project Engineering Review Memo David O'Shea, P.E. Director of Engineering/Town Engineer Town of Ithaca 607-273-1656 ext 257 From: Justin McNeal <JMcNeal@townithacany.gov> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 10:47 AM To: Chris Balestra <CBalestra@townithacany.gov>; David Oshea <DOshea@townithacany.gov>; Emily Rodgers <erodgers@townithacany.gov> Cc: Abby Homer <ahomer@townithacany.gov> Subject: RE: Game Farm Field Hockey Project Engineering Review Memo Hello Chris, Yep, we would like to send them out to the applicant team so they can get a jump on the comments. We have had a couple of quick conversations with the Engineer, they have asked if we had reviewed the materials submitted and if we have any comments. We understand that they may need to change things as the Planning Board reviews materials, but we are also trying to coordinate reviews between the multiple Dev Rev projects. We would like to have this comment letter out to them before they send in the next set of revisions to limit the number of times we are reviewing the materials. Thank You, Justin McNeal Civil Engineer Town of Ithaca Engineering Dept. 114 Seven Mile Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 W: (607)-273-1656 Ext. 260 C: (607)-220-8342 From: Chris Balestra <CBalestra@townithacany.gov> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 10:30 AM To: Justin McNeal <JMcNeal@townithacany.gov>; David Oshea <DOshea@townithacany.gov>; Emily Rodgers <erodgers@townithacany.gov> Cc: Abby Homer <ahomer@townithacany.gov> Subject: RE: Game Farm Field Hockey Project Engineering Review Memo 2 Thanks Justin. This information is fantastic, but extremely premature. The PB hasn’t even decided to be the lead agency in the environmental review. And there’s a good chance that plans (and SWPPP) will need modification, as the project does go through the environmental review. We are about two steps away from that now. Are you sure you don’t want to hang onto these comments until a later phase of review (e.g., SEQR determination, or preliminary site plan review)? Christine Balestra, Senior Planner Town of Ithaca Planning Department 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273-1721, ext. 121 cbalestra@townithacany.gov From: Justin McNeal <JMcNeal@townithacany.gov> Sent: Friday, December 6, 2024 10:53 AM To: Chris Balestra <CBalestra@townithacany.gov> Cc: Abby Homer <ahomer@townithacany.gov> Subject: Game Farm Field Hockey Project Engineering Review Memo Good Morning Chris, We have completed our initial review of the Game Farm Field Hockey project. Could you please send this out to the project team? If you would like me to upload it somewhere specific instead, please let me know. Have a good weekend, Justin McNeal Civil Engineer Town of Ithaca Engineering Dept. 114 Seven Mile Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 W: (607)-273-1656 Ext. 260 C: (607)-220-8342 605 W. State Street | Ithaca, NY 14850 | phone 607-272-6477 | fax 607-273-6322 | www.tgmillerpc.com David A. Herrick, P.E. Frank L Santelli, P.E. Owen B. Barden, P.E. Donald M. Harner, P.E. LEED A.P., C.P.E.S.C. Lee Dresser, L.S. Jacqueline L. Dresser, L.S. March 14, 2025 Kimberly Van Leeuwen, RLA Director of Landscape Architecture Fisher Associates 1001 W. Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Re: Cornell University Game Farm Road Field Hockey Field Town of Ithaca SWPPP Review Comments Dear Ms. Van Leeuwen: Below please find our responses to review comments dated December 6, 2024 and prepared by David O’Shea, P.E. for the above referenced project. For ease of review, original review comments are re-stated and our responses are included in bold type. Sewer: 1.Prior to Final Site Plan Approval Submission, A Sewer Exemption Request must be submitted to the Town of Ithaca Engineering Department regarding the proposed septic system. The request will go before the Public Works Committee and the Town Board for review and approval. TGM Response: Acknowledged, a sewer exemption request was submitted to the Town by Cornell University on March 7, 2025. 2.All plan sheets should be updated to show the existing septic system filter area and proposed filter area. These areas should be delineated to be protected during construction. TGM Response: The existing septic system is noted on all project drawings and notes are added to protect these areas. Stormwater: 1.The complete SWPPP and associated documents will need to be uploaded to OpenGov under a SWPPP application and fee paid once they have been approved. TGM Response: The SWPPP will be uploaded to OpenGov and the application fee will be paid. 2.Revise the table of contents to correct page numbers and remove unused chapters. TGM Response: The table of contents has been revised accordingly. 3.Please update the SWPPP to include information and associated requirements for seeking a 5-ac waiver for disturbance. TGM Response: Page 1 of the SWPPP includes language regarding the need for written authorization prior to disturbing 5 acres. T.G. Miller, P.C. 2 4.Please indicate which version of the New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual was used for this project. TGM Response: The 2015 New York State Stormwater Management Desing Manual was used for the project. 5.Please update the Vol. I narrative regarding fill sites. If the fill site is within an MS4, the MS4 must approve the site and sign onto the SWPPP. TGM Response: Based on recent communications with NYSDEC Region 7 Staff, we have learned that remote fill sites (i.e. greater than ¼-mile from the project) do not need to sign onto the project SWPPP. It is still the responsibility of any fill site owner to comply with local and NYSDEC regulations pertaining to soil disturbance activities on the land of those fill sites. The written communications between TGM and NYSDEC will be shared with the Town Engineer. The SWPPP has been revised to reflect this. 6.Please update the SWPPP narrative to correctly and consistently identify the onsite soil groups. Dual soil groups are identified in the mapping. Please elaborate on what value you are using and why. TGM Response: The dual soil groups identified in the USDA soil survey have been added to on-site soil section of the SWPPP narrative. For areas where dual soil groups have been identified, they are assumed to have a HSG rating of “D”. This assumption is based on the onsite infiltration and percolation testing conducted (Please see response to comment #14 for additional information). Additionally, the previously approved 2003 SWPPP utilized a HSG rating of “D” for all dual soil group areas. 7.Please update existing tables or provide additional tables identifying the amount of new impervious per watershed. The map provided does not provide this information as you are modifying drainage boundaries. TGM Response: After further conversation with the Town Engineering staff this comment is no longer applicable. 8.Update the narrative to provide information on how the turf field will drain and get into the drainage system. TGM Response: The SWPPP narrative has been updated accordingly. 9.There are discrepancies between the SWPPP narrative and the site map regarding impervious and pervious acreage. Please provide clarification. If the main outer watershed boundary is not changing, Table 1 and Table 2 area summations should be equal. TGM Response: The SWPPP has been revised to address these discrepancies. 10.In Watershed 4, the narrative states the area is 11.73 acres of impervious surface, most of the area is pervious lawn. Please clarify this discrepancy. TGM Response: Existing watershed #4 has 0.86 acres of impervious cover, not 11.73. This has been revised in both the SWPPP narrative and on the existing watershed map. 11.The narrative references a Min Rv number of 0.2, but this value is not used in the water quality volume or runoff reduction calculations. Please revise the calculations accordingly. TGM Response: Calculations have been revised accordingly. T.G. Miller, P.C. 3 12.Please clarify why RRv is not being provided for impervious areas that are being disturbed. TGM Response: All existing impervious areas that will be disturbed are in Watersheds #4A and #5. The required RRv for each is 1,210 CF and 2,510 CF, respectively. Bioretention filter #1, located within watershed #4A, provides 1,716 CF of RRv while bioretention filter #2, located within watershed #5, provides 3,098 CF. It should be noted, there are sections of existing impervious area, a large portion of the gravel driveway, that is being restored to pervious lawn. 13.Please provide the borings logs as indicated in the SWPPP. They are not included. TGM Response: Boring logs have been attached to the SWPPP. 14.Please be more specific on why site limitations exist. Please include the definition and which criteria allows them to be utilized. TGM Response: Percolation testing was conducted at different locations throughout the site as part of the 2003 McGovern soccer field project geotechnical explorations. The results of these tests indicated infiltration rates of less than 0.5 in/hr. Additionally, the boring logs indicate a high prevalence of clay soils throughout the site. In support of the current project’s septic system design, T.G. Miller, P.C. conducted percolation testing. The results also indicated infiltration rates of less than 0.5 in/hr. Furthermore, the USDA soil survey report for the project indicates that the underlying soil for a large percentage of the project has hydrologic soils group rating of “D” or “C/D”. The geotechnical report has been attached to the SWPPP. 15.Sediment Traps and Sediment Basins are both called out in the narrative and plan set. Please verify which is being proposed. Please provide associated calculations and details as required by the New York State Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control (Blue Book). TGM Response: All references to sediment traps have been removed. Sediment basin calculations and topography have been added to drawing C102. 16.Update the plan set to include a Concrete Washout Area and its associated construction detail. TGM Response: A concrete washout detail has been added to the drawings. 17.Please revise the plan set to include the following details: •Sediment Trap or Sediment Basin TGM Response: See response to comment #15. •Rock Check Dam TGM Response: A Rock Check Dam detail has been added. •Bioretention Filter Forebay and Weir. Please review this with the landscape plan relative to soils and vegetation requirements that differ between the forebay and the filter area. TGM Response: Bioretention filter and forebay plantings have been coordinated with landscape plans. •Extended Detention Short Wetland TGM Response: An enlarged plan of the extended detention ‘shallow’ T.G. Miller, P.C. 4 wetland has been added to the drawings. 18.Please add the following items to the plan set. •Include mound septic system on proposed drainage plan C105. TGM Response: The mound septic system has been added to C105. •Silt sock detail on Sheet C102 needs to be revised to match the Blue Book. TGM Response: The silt log detail on C102-3 has been revised. •Indicate material staging area on plan. Please note this area must be on a stabilized surface. TGM Response: The contractor material staging area has been added to all ESC plans. •Add winter stabilization procedures to the plan set. TGM Response: Winter stabilization notes have been to the ESC plans. •Indicate stream setbacks on all plan sheets. Please verify this setback was determined in accordance with the Code of the Town of Ithaca and accounts for any steep slopes that may be present. TGM Response: The stream setback has been added to all applicable plans where the viewport and scale allows. The stream setback shown was calculated in accordance with Town of Ithaca Code, inclusive of adjacent steep slopes. 19.Identify the length of the tracking pads. TGM Response: The length of the tracking pads has been added to the ESC plans. 20.Provide erosion and sediment control plan for phasing. TGM Response: Three erosion and sediment control plans have been prepared to reflect phasing. 21.Contour labels need to be added to the drainage plan in the stormwater practices where they are not provided on the grading plan. It would be beneficial for the contours in their entirety to be labeled on the drainage plan. TGM Response: Contour labels have been added within the extended detention shallow wetland. 22.There appears to be a difference between the drainage plan and grading plan. Please review and update accordingly. TGM Response: Drainage plan and grading plan have been coordinated. 23.The demo plan incorrectly identifies which pipe is being removed at the western pond. TGM Response: The demo plan has been revised accordingly. 24.Please review the existing catch basins and proposed grading plan. There are numerous basins around the proposed field that will need adjustments. Please review these basins and with other site improvements. There appears to be conflicts depicted in the plan set. TGM Response: Notes have been added to the drainage plan indicating rim elevation adjustments to all existing catch basins. All conflicts with site improvements have been resolved. 25.Please identify how the existing field drains (labeled tile outlet) will be handled. T.G. Miller, P.C. 5 TGM Response: Existing field drains will be daylighted into the proposed swale. A note has been added to drawing C105. 26.Update landscaping plans to identify native planting are required as mentioned in the SWPPP narrative. TGM Response: The landscaping plans have been revised accordingly. 27.The modeling of existing conditions must align with the post-conditions outlined in the 2003 SWPPP. This includes accurately representing the field conditions as pervious in the pre-condition per the 2003 SWPPP and now impervious for the post condition based on DEC’s current guidance. The ponds shall be modeled according to their post conditions in 2003 and incorporating any missing stormwater structures into the model. TGM Response: Below is a table summarizing the post-development peak discharge rates for both the 2003 McGovern SWPPP and the current CU GFR SWPPP. For the purposes of a pre- versus post-development comparison, the rates from 2003 SWPPP shall be considered as the pre-developed condition per the above Town review comment. As can be seen, the post-development peak discharge is attenuated for the 1, 10, and 100-yr storm events by the proposed stormwater management approach. The SWPPP narrative will be revised to consider the 2003 SWPPP post development runoff rates as the pre- development rates for the current project. Storm Event 2003 SWPPP (cfs)CU GFR SWPPP (cfs) 1-yr 12.43+21.82+7.54+7.56 = 49.35 0.67 10-yr 31.16+38.32+20+11.85 = 101.33 24.44 100-yr 33.9+41.9+24.51+11.26 = 111.57 75.79 28.Please provide additional information supporting your design that water will be conveyed to the attenuation device. Current modeling indicates that the structures are overtopping. TGM Response: Regarding diversion structure #1, runoff that may surcharge out of the structure will be captured by downstream drainage structures. If for any reason those structures become plugged and are not able to function, then all runoff will be conveyed to the attenuation device via the overland flow path between fields 3 & 4. Regarding diversion structure #2, the HydroCAD model has been revised so that runoff is no longer surcharging. 29.There are numerous discrepancies between the plan set and the HydroCad calculations. Please revise the materials accordingly. The calculations were not reviewed in detail due to the discrepancies. TGM Response: The HydroCAD calculations have been revised to be consistent with applicable device rims, inverts, and typical details.. 30.Please add the filters to the hydraulic modeling to verify how these systems are acting during the larger storm events (are they overtopping, do the overflow catch basins handle everything, etc.). TGM Response: Both bioretention filters have been added to the HydroCAD model. 31.Diversion Structure 2 appears to be overtopping into the bioretention filter. Provide T.G. Miller, P.C. 6 calculations for the wetland as described in Chapter 6 section 1 and 2 of the Stormwater Management Design Manual. Note stormwater wetlands must also meet the requirements of Stormwater Ponds. TGM Response: The HydroCAD calculations have been revised and diversion structure #2 no longer surcharges. Calculations have been added to Volume 1 of the SWPPP. Respectfully, David A. Herrick, P.E. Comment # = Plan Revision Required Comment # = Needs to be Completed Comment # = Completed Sewer: 1. Prior to Final Site Plan Approval Submission, A Sewer Exemption Request must be submitted to the Town of Ithaca Engineering Department regarding the proposed septic system. The request will go before the Public Works Committee and the Town Board for review and approval. TGM Response: Acknowledged, a sewer exemption request will be submitted prior to final site plan. 2. All plan sheets should be updated to show the existing septic system filter area and proposed filter area. These areas should be delineated to be protected during construction. TGM Response: The existing septic system will be noted on all project drawings and notes will be added to protect these areas. Stormwater: 1. The complete SWPPP and associated documents will need to be uploaded to OpenGov under a SWPPP application and fee paid once they have been approved. TGM Response: The SWPPP will be uploaded to OpenGov and the application fee will be paid. 2. Revise the table of contents to correct page numbers and remove unused chapters. TGM Response: The table of contents has been revised accordingly. 3. Please update the SWPPP to include information and associated requirements for seeking a 5-ac waiver for disturbance. TGM Response: Page 1 of the SWPPP includes language regarding the need for written authorization prior to disturbing 5 acres. 4. Please indicate which version of the New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual was used for this project. TGM Response: The 2015 New York State Stormwater Management Desing Manual was used for the project. 5. Please update the Vol. I narrative regarding fill sites. If the fill site is within an MS4, the MS4 must approve the site and sign onto the SWPPP. TGM Response: Based on recent communications with NYSDEC Region 7 Staff, we have learned that remote fill sites (i.e. greater than ¼-mile from the project) do not need to sign onto the project SWPPP. It is still the responsibility of any fill site owner to comply with local and NYSDEC regulations pertaining to soil disturbance activities on the land of those fill sites. The written communications between TGM and NYSDEC will be shared with the Town Engineer. 6. Please update the SWPPP narrative to correctly and consistently identify the onsite soil groups. Dual soil groups are identified in the mapping. Please elaborate on what value you are using and why. TGM Response: The dual soil groups identified in the USDA soil survey have been added to on-site soil section of the SWPPP narrative. For areas where dual soil groups have been identified, they are assumed to have a HSG rating of “D”. This assumption is based on the onsite infiltration and percolation testing conducted (Please see response to comment #14 for additional information). Additionally, the previously approved 2003 SWPPP utilized a HSG rating of “D” for all dual soil group areas. 7. Please update existing tables or provide additional tables identifying the amount of new impervious per watershed. The map provided does not provide this information as you are modifying drainage boundaries. TGM Response: The proposed watershed map will be updated to distinguish between existing and new imperious cover per watershed. 8. Update the narrative to provide information on how the turf field will drain and get into the drainage system. TGM Response: The SWPPP narrative has been updated accordingly. 9. There are discrepancies between the SWPPP narrative and the site map regarding impervious and pervious acreage. Please provide clarification. If the main outer watershed boundary is not changing, Table 1 and Table 2 area summations should be equal. TGM Response: The SWPPP has been revised to address these discrepancies. 10. In Watershed 4, the narrative states the area is 11.73 acres of impervious surface, most of the area is pervious lawn. Please clarify this discrepancy. TGM Response: Existing watershed #4 has 0.86 acres of impervious cover, not 11.73. This has been revised in both the SWPPP narrative and on the existing watershed map. 11. The narrative references a Min Rv number of 0.2, but this value is not used in the water quality volume or runoff reduction calculations. Please revise the calculations accordingly. TGM Response: For watershed #4A, a Min. RRv HSG reduction factor of 0.2 was used. This value is represented on the Water Quality Volume calculation sheet included in volume II. Please note, a value of 0.3 was used for watershed #5. 12. Please clarify why RRv is not being provided for impervious areas that are being disturbed. TGM Response: All existing impervious areas that will be disturbed are in Watersheds #4A and #5. The required RRv for each is 1,210 CF and 2,510 CF, respectively. Bioretention filter #1, located within watershed #4A, provides 1,716 CF of RRv while bioretention filter #2, located within watershed #5, provides 3,098 CF. It should be noted, there are sections of existing impervious area, a large portion of the gravel driveway, that is being restored to pervious lawn. 13. Please provide the borings logs as indicated in the SWPPP. They are not included. TGM Response: Boring logs have been attached to the SWPPP. 14. Please be more specific on why site limitations exist. Please include the definition and which criteria allows them to be utilized. TGM Response: Percolation testing was conducted at different locations throughout the site as part of the 2003 McGovern soccer field project geotechnical explorations. The results of these tests indicated infiltration rates of less than 0.5 in/hr. Additionally, the boring logs indicate a high prevalence of clay soils throughout the site. In support of the current project’s septic system design, T.G. Miller, P.C. conducted percolation testing. The results also indicated infiltration rates of less than 0.5 in/hr. Furthermore, the USDA soil survey report for the project indicates that the underlying soil for a large percentage of the project has hydrologic soils group rating of “D” or “C/D”. The geotechnical report and septic percolation testing have been attached to the SWPPP. 15. Sediment Traps and Sediment Basins are both called out in the narrative and plan set. Please verify which is being proposed. Please provide associated calculations and details as required by the New York State Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control (Blue Book). TGM Response: All references to sediment traps have been removed. Sediment basin calculations and topography have been added to drawing C102. 16. Update the plan set to include a Concrete Washout Area and its associated construction detail. TGM Response: A concrete washout detail has been added to the drawings. 17. Please revise the plan set to include the following details: • Sediment Trap or Sediment Basin TGM Response: See response to comment #15. • Rock Check Dam TGM Response: A Rock Check Dam detail has been added. • Bioretention Filter Forebay and Weir. Please review this with the landscape plan relative to soils and vegetation requirements that differ between the forebay and the filter area. TGM Response: Bioretention filter and forebay to be coordinated with landscape plans. • Extended Detention Short Wetland TGM Response: An enlarged plan of the extended detention ‘shallow’ wetland has been added to the drawings. 18. Please add the following items to the plan set. • Include mound septic system on proposed drainage plan C105. TGM Response: The mound septic system has been added to C105. • Silt sock detail on Sheet C102 needs to be revised to match the Blue Book. TGM Response: The silt log detail on C102 has been revised. • Indicate material staging area on plan. Please note this area must be on a stabilized surface. TGM Response: The material staging area will be indicated on the plans. • Add winter stabilization procedures to the plan set. TGM Response: Winter stabilization notes will be added to the plans. • Indicate stream setbacks on all plan sheets. Please verify this setback was determined in accordance with the Code of the Town of Ithaca and accounts for any steep slopes that may be present. TGM Response: The stream setback has been added to all applicable plans where the viewport and scale allows. Yes, all shown stream setbacks shown are in accordance with Town of Ithaca standards. 19. Identify the length of the tracking pads. TGM Response: The length of the tracking pads has been added to drawing C102. 20. Provide erosion and sediment control plan for phasing. TGM Response: A phased erosion and sediment control plan will be added to the drawings. 21. Contour labels need to be added to the drainage plan in the stormwater practices where they are not provided on the grading plan. It would be beneficial for the contours in their entirety to be labeled on the drainage plan. TGM Response: Contour labels have been added to the extended detention shallow wetland. 22. There appears to be a difference between the drainage plan and grading plan. Please review and update accordingly. TGM Response: Drainage plan and grading plan will be coordinated. 23. The demo plan incorrectly identifies which pipe is being removed at the western pond. TGM Response: The demo plan has been revised accordingly. 24. Please review the existing catch basins and proposed grading plan. There are numerous basins around the proposed field that will need adjustments. Please review these basins and with other site improvements. There appears to be conflicts depicted in the plan set. TGM Response: Notes have been added to the drainage plan indicating rim elevation adjustments to all existing catch basins. All conflicts with site improvements have been resolved. 25. Please identify how the existing field drains (labeled tile outlet) will be handled. TGM Response: Existing field drains will be daylighted into the proposed swale. A note has been added to drawing C105. 26. Update landscaping plans to identify native planting are required as mentioned in the SWPPP narrative. TGM Response: The landscaping plans will be revised accordingly. 27. The modeling of existing conditions must align with the post-conditions outlined in the 2003 SWPPP. This includes accurately representing the field conditions as pervious in the pre-condition per the 2003 SWPPP and now impervious for the post condition based on DEC’s current guidance. The ponds shall be modeled according to their post conditions in 2003 and incorporating any missing stormwater structures into the model. TGM Response: Below is a table summarizing the post-development peak discharge rates for both the 2003 McGovern SWPPP and the current CU GFR SWPPP. For the purposes of a pre- versus post-development comparison, the rates from 2003 SWPPP shall be considered as the pre-developed condition per the above Town review comment. As can be seen, the post-development peak discharge is attenuated for the 1, 10, and 100-yr storm events by the proposed stormwater management approach. The SWPPP narrative will be revised to consider the 2003 SWPPP post development runoff rates as the pre- development rates for the current project. Storm Event 2003 SWPPP (cfs) CU GFR SWPPP (cfs) 1-yr 12.43+21.82+7.54+7.56 = 49.35 2.08 10-yr 31.16+38.32+20+11.85 = 101.33 30.68 100-yr 33.9+41.9+24.51+11.26 = 111.57 75.09 28. Please provide additional information supporting your design that water will be conveyed to the attenuation device. Current modeling indicates that the structures are overtopping. TGM Response: Regarding diversion structure #1, runoff that may surcharge out of the structure will be captured by downstream drainage structures. If for any reason those structures become plugged and are not able to function, then all runoff will be conveyed to the attenuation device via the overlayed flow path between fields 3 & 4. Regarding diversion structure #2, the HydroCAD model has been revised so that runoff is no longer surcharging. 29. There are numerous discrepancies between the plan set and the HydroCad calculations. Please revise the materials accordingly. The calculations were not reviewed in detail due to the discrepancies. TGM Response: The HydroCAD calculations have been revised to address these discrepancies. 30. Please add the filters to the hydraulic modeling to verify how these systems are acting during the larger storm events (are they overtopping, do the overflow catch basins handle everything, etc.). TGM Response: Both bioretention filters have been added to the HydroCAD model. 31. Diversion Structure 2 appears to be overtopping into the bioretention filter. Provide calculations for the wetland as described in Chapter 6 section 1 and 2 of the Stormwater Management Design Manual. Note stormwater wetlands must also meet the requirements of Stormwater Ponds. TGM Response: The HydroCAD calculations have been revised and diversion structure #2 no longer surcharges. Calculations have been added to volume 1 of the SWPPP. Earth Day, April 22, 2025 Re: Cornell’s Synthetic Turf Project – Testing Concerns and Minimum Requirements Dear Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals Members, Cornell has repeatedly stated that PFAS testing for the proposed synthetic turf field will be conducted by the manufacturer, and that “independent third-party testing” will occur “prior to the turf leaving the manufacturer.” This language has not changed, despite public objections, and continues to raise serious concerns. ➤ Manufacturer-conducted testing is not independent ➤ Testing coordinated and paid for by Cornell—conducted before the turf even leaves the factory—is not independent Independent testing matters because numerous studies have confirmed the presence of PFAS in synthetic turf materials. In fact, TenCate/GreenFields’ own technical manual for one of its widely sold turf products—Pivot—explicitly states that it contains PFAS. We have submitted the manual to the planning board. If Cornell is using or considering that product, the public has a right to know. The Zoning Board should recommend that the Planning Board require Cornell to disclose the full technical manual of the specific turf products under consideration. Further, a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request revealed that both the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Town’s own engineer expressed concern over the project’s stormwater plan, as seen in the DEC’s request for updated modeling and the engineer’s comment that permit approval is ‘not guaranteed.. Please see attached pdf. This is highly relevant, as stormwater is a direct pathway through which PFAS and microplastics from synthetic turf enter the environment. These substances are persistent, bioaccumulative, and harmful to both ecological and human health. If the Zoning Board is considering any approval or variance related to this project, it must require that Cornell commit to publicly transparent, independently verified testing on representative samples. At minimum, this should include: 1. Total Fluorine Testing (TF) using a sensitive method such as Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC) establishes whether fluorine is present, a key indicator of PFAS 2. EPA Method 1633 on the same sample, following cryo-milling to capture extractable PFAS embedded in the plastic 3. Leaching Analysis (EPA Method 1312, SPLP) on the same sample, followed by LC-MS/MS (1633) → Assesses exposure risk via runoff and groundwater 4. Additional cryo-milling testing for polymeric PFAS not included in EPA 1633, such as PTFE (Teflon) and PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride), which are commonly used in synthetic turf systems and are not detectable through conventional PFAS methods If PFAS is detected in any of these tests, it directly implicates Cornell’s noncompliance with New York State’s Carpet Collection Program Law (Article 27, Title 33 of the Environmental Conservation Law), which restricts carpet-like products containing intentionally added PFAS. Synthetic turf qualifies as a plastic-backed, carpet-like product used for flooring. Please note that the new carpet law defines “Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS substances” broadly as “a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom,” a definition that aligns with the OECD’s international standard (ACS source). Detection of PFAS—using any of the scientifically valid methods described above—would indicate that Cornell’s proposed turf is not compliant with New York State law and that their public representations regarding product safety have been misleading. This is precisely why public oversight is non-negotiable. The testing proposed by Cornell to date—carried out by or under the control of the manufacturer—is not credible, not transparent, and not compliant. We need independent, publicly accountable testing to prevent PFAS contamination and microplastic pollution. We request that the Town of Ithaca rescind the Negative Declaration issued on March 18, 2025, pursuant to 6 NYCRR § 617.7(f), on the grounds that new information obtained via FOIL indicates substantial deficiencies in the environmental review—specifically, concerns raised by the NYS DEC and the Town’s engineer regarding flawed stormwater modeling and the possibility of permit denial. These concerns were not disclosed or addressed in the SEQR review, and the Negative Declaration cannot stand in light of this information. Respectfully submitted, Yayoi Koizumi Zero Waste Ithaca yayoi@zerowasteithaca.org