The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutTB Minutes 2016-10-25TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I, Paulette Terwilliger, being duly sworn, say that I am the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and the notice has been duly published in the official newspaper, Ithaca Journal: □ ADVERTISEMENT/NOTICE □ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS □ NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL □ NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER Notice of Special Meeting re Acquisition of Real Estate Location of Sign Board Used for Posting: Town Clerk's Office 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Town website at www.town.ithaca.nv.us Date of Posting: October 18, 2016 Date of Publication: October 19, 2016 Paulette Terwilliger Town Clerk STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) SS: TOWN OF ITHACA) Sworn to and subscribed before me day of ) 2016. Jt ^ otary Public Debra DeAuglstine Notary Public - State of New Yorti NO.01DE6148035Qualified in Tompkins County . QMy Commission Expires June 18.20 / ^ TOWN OF ITHACA , NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The Ithaca Town Board willhold a special meeting onTuesday, October 2Sth beginning at 5;45p.m. to holda public hearing regardingthe acquisition of approximately 3.4S9 acres of realproperty on Park Lane as a donation and authoriza tion to complete the transaction. Following the public hearing, a resolution ofSEQR determination and aresolution of acceptance and authorization will beacted on. This subject willbe the only Item on theagenda. Questions may be directed to Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk attownclerk®town.ithaca.ny.us or 607-273-1721 ext 110 Thank you Paulette Terwilliger Town Clerk 10/19/2016 -0001SS622(H)I The Ithaca Journal Classified Ad Receipt (For Info Only - NOT A BILL) Customer; Address: TOWN OF ITHACA 215NTIOGAST ITHACA NY 14850 USA Ad No.: 0001666220 Pymt Method Invoice NetAmt: $13.37 Run Times: 1 Run Dates: 10/19/16 No. of Affidavits: Text of Ad: TOWN OF ITHACA NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The Ithaca Town Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 25th be ginning at 5:45p.m. to hold a public hearing regarding the acquisition of approxi mately 3.459 acres of real property on Park Lane as a donation and authoriza tion to complete the trans action. Following the pub lic hearing, a resolution of SEQR determination and a resolution of acceptance and authorization will be acted on. This subject will be the only item on the agenda. Questions may be directed to Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk at townclerk® town.ithaca.ny.us or 607-273-1721 ext 110 Thank you Paulette Terwilliger Town Clerk 10/19/2016 3600 Highway 66. Neptune, NJ 07753 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Special Meeting, October 25,2016 at 5:45 p.m. Present: Bill Goodman, Pamela Bleiwas, Pat Leary, Tee-Ann Hunter, Eric Levine and Rod Howe 5:45 p.m. Public hearing regarding the acquisition of approximately 3.459 acres of real property on Park Lane Mr. Goodman opened the meeting at 5:47 p.m. There was no one present wishing to address the board on this topic and the hearing was closed. TB Resolution 2016-147: SEOR determination for the acquisition of annroximatelv 3.459 acres of real property on Park Lane Resolved that the Ithaca Town Board makes a negative determination of environmental significance regarding the acquisition of real property on Park Lane for the reasons stated in the Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2, and 3. Moved: Pamela Bleiwas Seconded: Pat Leary Vote: Ayes - Bleiwas, Leary, Levine, Howe, Hunter, and Goodman TB Resolution 2016-148: Authorization for the Acquisition of Approximately 3.459 Acres of Real Property on Park Lane as a Donation from Susan Masovern and for Completion of the Transaction Whereas, Town resident Susan Magovem has approached the Town Board and offered to donate to the Town a 3.459 acre portion of her property on Park Lane (part of tax parcel number 56.-03-13.5) which was subdivided from her house lot by the Town Planning Board on October 4, 2016; and Whereas, acquisition of this parcel, which touches the southwest comer of the Town's Tudor Park, will give the Town land connecting Tudor Park to Park Lane in an area where the Town's 2007 Transportation Plan identified a desire to have a pedestrian corridor; and Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, the acquisition of this parcel is an Unlisted action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board, acting as lead agency in an environmental review with respect to the property acquisition, has, on October 25, 2016, made a negative environmental determination of significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1,2 and 3 ; and Whereas the Town Board held a duly advertised public hearing on October 25, 2016 giving the public an opportunity to comment on the acquisition, now, therefore, be it TB 10-25-2016 TB Special Pg. 1 Resolved, that the Town Supervisor be, and hereby is, authorized and requested to take such steps (including the expenditure of Town funds for the purchase, survey, recording fees, filing fees, and other customary real estate fees and expenses), and to execute such documents, as deemed necessary to effectuate the acceptance of such donation. Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Tee-Ann Hunter Vote: Ayes - Bleiwas, Leary, Levine, Howe, Hunter, and Goodman Meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m. upon a motion by Ms. Hunter, seconded by Ms. Bleiwas, unanimous. Submitte Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk TB 10-25-2016 TB Special Pg.2 Paulette^erwi^^ To: 2016 Media Subject: Special Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board The Ithaca Town Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 25^*^ beginning at 6:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing regarding the acquisition of approximately 3.459 acres of real property on Park Lane as a donation and authorization to complete the transaction. Following the public hearing, a resolution of SEQR determination and a resolution of acceptance and authorization will be acted on. This subject will be the only item on the agenda. Questions may be directed to Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk at townclerk@town.Ithaca.nv.us or 607-273-1721 ext 110 Thank you Paulette Terwilliger Town Clerk 617,20 Appendix B Short Environmental Assessment Form Instructions for Completing Part 1 - Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part I based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 - Project and Sponsor Information Town of Ithaca Name of Action or Project: Magovem Property - acquisition of 3.459 +!• acres Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): Portion of Tax Parcel No. 56.-3-13.5 / Park Lane Brief Description of Proposed Action: Acquisition of approximately 3.459 acres of vacant land which will become part of the Town of Ithaca's Tudor Park (Tax Parcel No. 57.-1-8.44). The land could be used for passive and active recreation including providing additional access to the existing playground at Tudor Park or the East Ithaca Recreation Way (Pew Trail). Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Town of Ithaca Telephone: 607-273-1721 E-Mail. bgoodman@town.ithaca.ny.us Address: 215 N. Tioga Street City/PO: Ithaca State: NY Zip Code: 14850 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other governmental Agency? If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: Town of Ithaca Planning Board - Subdivision Approval granted October 4, 2016 NO [3 NO □ YES □ YES 0 3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? +/- 3.459 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0_ acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? +/- 3.459 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, adjoining and near the proposed action. □ Urban □ Rural (non-agriculture) □ Industrial □ Commercial El Residential (suburban) GZlForest OAgriculture □ Aquatic nother (specify): ElParkland Page 1 of 4 RESET 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A □E □ □E □ 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? NO YES □E 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes, identify : NO YES B □ 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b. Are public transportation service(s) available at or near the site of the proposed action? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed action? NO YES E □ □E □E 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: N/A NO YES E □ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? • If No, describe method for providing potable water: NO YES E □Public water is available if needed for park use in future. 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: Public sewer is available if needed for park use in future. NO YES E □ 12. a. Does the site contain a structure that is listed on either the State or National Register of Historic Places? b. Is the proposed action located in an archeological sensitive area? NO YES E □ E □ 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identifV the wetland or waterbodv and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: NO YES E □ E □ 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: □ shoreline 0 Forest □Agricultural/grasslands 0 Early mid-successional O Wetland O Urban O Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? NO YES E □ 16. Is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain?NO YES |/|1 1 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? LJ NO I IyES b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)?If Yes, briefly describe: HHnO I IyES NO YES E □ Page 2 of 4 RESET 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g. retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain purpose and size: NO 0 YES □ 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: NO 0 YES □ 20. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: NO 0 YES □ I AFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Date: October 17, 2016Applicant/sponsor name: William Goodman, Town Supervisor, Town of Ithaca Signature: Part 2 - Impact Assessment. The Lead Agency is responsible for the completion of Part 2. Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept "Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?" No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations?0 □ 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land?0 □ 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community?0 □ 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)?0 □ 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway?0 □ 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities?0 □ 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: a. public / private water supplies? b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities? 0 □ 0 □ 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources?0 □ 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, fl ora and fauna)?0 □ Page 3 of 4 RESET No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage problems?0 □ 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health?0 □ Part 3 - Determination of significance. The Lead Agency is responsible for the completion of Part 3. For every question in Part 2 that was answered "moderate to large impact may occur", or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short-term, long-term and cumulative impacts. The addition of this property to the Town's park system will increase the recreational opportunities for Town residents along Park Lane and in the Eastem Heights neighborhood. The property is adjacent to the Town's existing Tudor Park, which contains a playground, benches, picnic tables, open lawn areas, and a portion of the East Ithaca Recreation Way (Pew Trail). The Town is not planning any immediate construction on this new land, but it will be available for walking or other recreational activities on the open areas and could provide a new access to Tudor Park. The property is not located within an Agricultural Zone or Unique Natural Area. A NYSEG gas line crosses the westem side of the property, which has been recently cleared/mowed. □ la Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Town of Ithaca Town Board October 17, 2016 Name of Lead Agency William Goodman Date Town Supervisor Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) PRINT Page 4 of 4 RESET