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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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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. 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