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Home My WebLink AboutPB Minutes 2017-04-18 TOWN OF in-JACA PLANNING BOARD Shirley A. Raffensperger Board Roorn,Town Hall 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, New York 14850 jp-q�10,, .jy.,-AVrj 1-18, 2017 AQENnA` 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed NYSEG Coin man ication Towers proj.iect jnvolving� A. 21X1 Maple Avenue,Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 61-1-5, Low Density Residential Zone, Cornell University, Owner; New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), Applicant;The Murray Law Firin, PLIX, Agenr. The proposal involves the installation of one 100-foot tall public utility coninrunications mast at the existing substation on Maple Avenue, along with a 6' x 6' concrete equipment pad, VHF whip antennas, a WiMax antenna array, nuicrowave dish antennas,and other appurtenances,and B, 1260 Truniansburg Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 24.4-5.1, Medrurn Density Residential Zone, New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG)l, Owner/App I i cant; The Murray Law Firin, PLIC, Agent. The proposal involves renroval of a teniporary 50-foot test monopole and the installation of one 100-foot tall public utility communications rnast at the existing substation on Truirransburg Road, along Nvith a 6' x 10' equipment shelter, VHF whip antennas, a WiMax antenna array, nucrowave dish antennas, and other, appurtenances, 7:1X1 P.M. SEQR Determination: Town of Ithaca Ellis Hollow Water Tank, I lungerford Hill Rd and Ellis Hollow Rd. 7:10 II.M. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed Ellis Hollow Water Tank project located along Hungerford Hill Road and Ellis Hollow Road, own of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 61-2-4, 61.-1-b, 61.-1-5, 61.-1-4, 61,-1-3, fat.-1-2, 61.-1-1, 62.-7-1.124, Low Density Residential Zone and Multiple Residence Zone, The proposal involves the construction of as new 600,0(.1X) gallon glassed-lined steel water tank (dimensions: 59" diarneter x 44' high,) located west offfungerford Hill Road approximately 250 feet south of Ellis Hollow Road and the installation of a new 12" water rnain along Ellis Hollow Road to connect the new water tank to the existing watersystern on Pine'Free Road. The project also involves the demolition and reconstruction of the control valve building at the intersection of Pine Tree and Ellis Hollow Roads, Cornell University, Owner;Town of Ithaaca, Applicant, Daniel Thaere, PE, Town Engineer, Agent. 4. Persons to be heard 5. Approval of Minutes: April 4, 2017 6. Other Business, 7. Adjournment Susan Ritter Director o1'Planning 273-1747 NOTE:IFANY MEMBER OF THE PLANNING BOARD IS UNABLE TO ATTEND,PLEASE NOTIFY SANDY POLCE AT 273-1747 or S 11OLCE 40TOW N.ITILA,U,A.N, "V.CIS. (A quorum of four(4) members is necessary to conduct Planning Board business.) Accessing Meeting Materials Online Site Planand Subdivision applications and associated project materials are accessible electronically on,true To%n'swebsite under"Planning! Board"on the"Meeting Agendas"page(ht wwmwko. 1RL_ _ Lk�,flj TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Tuesda Aril 1$ 2017 By direction of the Chairperson of the Planning Board,NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Public Hearings will be held by the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca,N.Y.,at the following times and on the following matters: 7:00 P.M. Consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed NYSEG Communication Towers project involving: A.210 Maple Avenue,Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.63.-1-5,Low Density Residential Zone, Cornell University, Owner;New York State Electric and Gas(NYSEG),Applicant;The Murray Law Firm,PLLC,Agent. The proposal involves the installation of one 100-foot tall public utility communications mast at the existing substation on Maple Avenue, along with a 6' x 6' concrete equipment pad,VHF whip antennas,a WiMax antenna array,microwave dish antennas,and other appurtenances,and B. 1260 Trumansburg Road,Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.24.-4-5.1,Medium Density Residential Zone,New York State Electric and Gas(NYSEG),Owner/Applicant;The Murray Law Firm,PLLC,Agent. The proposal involves removal of a temporary 50-foot test monopole and the installation of one 100-foot tall public utility communications mast at the existing substation on Trumansburg Road,along with a 6' x 10' equipment shelter,VHF whip antennas, a WiMax antenna array,microwave dish antennas,and other appurtenances. 7:10 P.M. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site PIan Approval for the proposed EIlis Hollow Water Tank project located along Hungerford Hill Road and Ellis Hollow Road,Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 62.-2-4, 61.4-6,61.4-5,61.4-4, 6I.-1-3, 61.4-2,61.4-1, 62.-2-1.124,Low Density Residential Zone and Multiple Residence Zone. The proposal involves the construction of a new 600,000 gallon glassed-lined steel water tank(dimensions: 59' diameter x 44' high) located west of Hungerford Hill Road approximately 250 feet south of Ellis Hollow Road and the installation of a new IT'water main along Ellis Hollow Road to connect the new water tank to the existing water system on Pine Tree Road. The project also involves the demolition and reconstruction of the control valve building at the intersection of Pine Tree and Ellis Hollow Roads. Cornell University,Owner;Town of Ithaca,Applicant;Daniel Thaete,PE,Town Engineer,Agent. Said Planning Board will at said time and said place hear all persons in support of such matters or objections thereto. Persons may appear by agent or in person. Individuals with visual impairments,hearing impairments or other special needs,will be provided with assistance as necessary,upon request.Persons desiring assistance must make such a request not less than 48 hours prior to the time of the public hearing. Susan Ritter Director of Planning 273-1747 Dated:Monday,April 10,2017 Publish:Wednesday,April 12,2017 TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I, Sandra Polce, being duly sworn, depose and say that I am a Senior Typist for the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York; that the following Notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town of Ithaca and that said Notice has been duly published in the local newspaper, The Ithaca Journal. Notice of Public Hearings to be held by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board in the Town of Ithaca Town Hall 215 North Tio a Street Ithaca New York on Tuesday, Aril 18 2017 commencing at 7:00 P.M., as per attached. Location of Sign Board used for Posting: Town Clerk Sign Board—215 North Tio a Street. Date of Posting: April 10, 2017 Date of Publication: April 12, 2017 Sandra Polce, Senior Typist Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK) SS: COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of April 2017. - Npta"r-y Public Axi KELLEY Y- _ubr-_01jE,.state of New York KE6025073 Quafifed,inSchuyter County I C4 CommissioirEfplres May 17, 20 M�nW�uxd�'lgil°mru/ wiff"b 4 low to c rvp � iawt «gym � w mom.-1 mom and iwIN � � zW �mt,�n wb36, ap� Irl cu�P� rr ww�l'WY�� r � �b�tid�w +it 4� � 9W0fyy*,wn0 Sole , r (W ry co i �aww 9 77 t9 w Town of Ithaca Planning Board 215 North Tioga Street April 18, 2017 7:00 p.m. PLEASE SIGN-IN Please Print Clearly. Thank You Name Address TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD MEETING Tuesday, April 18, 2017 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 Town Planning Board Members Present: Fred Wilcox, Joseph Haefeli, John Beach, Yvonne Fogarty, Liebe Meier Swain,Jon Bosak, Melissa Hill Town Staff Present: Susan Ritter, Director of Planning; Chris Balestra, Planner; Dan Thaete, Town Engineer; David O'Shea, Civil Engineer; Bruce Bates, Director of Code Enforcement; Susan Brock, Attorney for the Torn; Debra DeAugistine, Deputy Town Clerk Call to Order Mr.Wilcox called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. AGENDA ITEM Public Hearing: Consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed NYSEG Communica- tion Towers project involving: A. 210 Maple Avenue, Torn of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 63.4-5, Low Density Residential Zone, Cornell University, Owner; New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), Applicant; The Murray Law Firm, PLLC, Agent. The proposal involves the installation of one 100-foot tall public utility communica- tions mast at the existing substation on Maple Avenue, along with a 6' x 6' concrete equipment pad, VHF whip antennas, a WiMax antenna array, microwave dish antennas, and other appurtenances, and B. 1260 Trumansburg Road, Torn of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 24.-4-5.1, Medium Density Residential Zone, New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), Owner/Applicant; The Murray Law Firm, PLLC, Agent. The proposal involves removal of a temporary 50-foot test monopole and the installation of one 100-foot tall public utility communications mast at the existing substation on Trumansburg Road, along with a 6' x 10' equipment shelter,VHF whip antennas, a WiMax antenna array, microwave dish antennas, and other appurtenances. Mr.Wilcox opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. He asked what the difference is between the two proposals: the materials show that one has a concrete pad and the other is described as having an equipment shelter. Mr. Stritzinger said there's really no difference. One is going to be an attached equipment cabinet housed on the monopole versus on a concrete pad. They already have a pole-mounted cabinet that houses a fiber mux and power supply that will also power the equipment for the antenna array.The equipment shelter will house the power and communications equipment necessary for the antenna arrays. Mr.Wilcox asked why the test monopole is there and why it's coming down. Mr. Stritzinger responded that it's basically a wooden utility pole that has the WiMax equipment mounted on it and positioned so that it allows the field testers to do preliminary testing to the target locations that will be served by the two sites. It is there to allow NYSEG to develop the core network Planning Board Meeting 04.18.2017 Page 2 of 9 system. The backbone ties into a fiber network system and each of the targets talks to a specific site. It's a whole IP network scheme that's developed and it needs to be tested so that the target locations are talking to the right IP addresses within the routing scheme. It's coming down because it's being replaced. Mr. Bates pointed out that the original tower should have gotten approval. Mr. Thaete said that as part of the building permit, they'll need to apply for a simple SWPPP. Mr.Wilcox closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. PB Resolution No. 2017.033: Final Site Plan Approval, NYSEG Communications Towers, 210 Maple Avenue, Tax Parcel No. 63.4-5, 1260 Trumansburg Road, Tax Parcel No. 24.4-5.1 Moved by John Beach; seconded by Yvonne Fogarty WHEREAS: 1. The Planning Board's action is consideration of Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed NYSEG Communications Tower projects located at: A. 210 Maple Avenue, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 63.4-5, Low Density Residential Zone, Cornell University, Owner; New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), Applicant; The Mur- ray Law Firm, PLLC, Agent. The proposal involves the installation of one 100-foot tall public utility communications mast at the existing substation on Maple Avenue, along with a 6' x 6' concrete equipment pad, VHF whip antennas, a WiMax antenna array, microwave dish an- tennas and other appurtenances, and B. 1260 Trumansburg Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 24.-4-5.1, Medium Density Residen- tial Zone, New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), Owner/Applicant; The Murray Law Firm, PLLC, Agent. The proposal involves removal of a temporary 50-foot test monopole and the installation of one 100-foot tall public utility communications mast at the existing substa- tion on Trumansburg Road, along with a 6' x 10' equipment shelter,VHF whip antennas, a WiMax antenna array, microwave dish antennas, and other appurtenances; 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, on March 7, 2017, acting in an uncoordinated environmental review with respect to this project, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after reviewing and accepting as adequate: A. A Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) Part 1 for the Maple Avenue site, submitted by the applicant, Parts 2 and 3 prepared by Town Planning staff, and B. A Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF) Part 1 for the Trumansburg Road site, submitted by the applicant, Parts 2 and 3 prepared by Town Planning staff; 3. The Planning Board, at a public hearing held on April 18, 2017, has reviewed and accepted as adequate: A. Revised plans prepared by Infinigy, titled"NYSEG New Communications Tower, East Ithaca, 210 Maple Avenue, Ithaca, New York, 14850" including sheets T1, Cl through C6, and E1 Planning Board Meeting 04.18.2017 Page 3 of 9 through E4, dated 10/14/16 and most recently revised 4/3/17, and other application materi- als, and B. Revised plans prepared by Infinigy, titled"NYSEG New Communications Tower, County Hospital, 1260 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca, New York, 14850" including sheets T1, C1 through C8, and E1 through E4, dated 10/11/16 and most recently revised 4/10/17, and other application materials; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Planning Board hereby grants Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed NYSEG Communica- tions Tower projects located at 210 Maple Avenue and 1260 Trumansburg Road, as referenced on plans listed in Whereas #3 A and B above, subject to the following condition: a. Submission to the Planning Department of one original large-size set of the final site plan drawings, and two reduced-scale sets (11 x 17 size), signed and sealed by the registered land surveyor(s), engineer(s), architect(s) or landscape architect(s)who prepared the site plan mate- rials. Vote Ayes: Wilcox, Haefeli, Beach, Fogarty, Meier Swain, Bosak, Hill AGENDA ITEM SEQR Determination: Town of Ithaca Ellis Hollow Water Tank, Hungerford Hill Rd and Ellis Hollow Rd Mr. Thaete said we're putting this tank in partly out of the need to upgrade the town's infrastructure and also because of Maplewood.We worked with Cornell to find a site, which is on Hungerford Hill Road near the intersection of Ellis Hollow Road, and are working them on the site details.After planning board approval, we'll be going to the town board for approval, and will then work with consultants on the design.A temporary solution to allow Maplewood to come online in July of 2018 is being worked through because the tank and water main won't be completed by the time Maple- wood wants to occupy the building.We're proposing our standard glass-lined bolted tank. It's 59 feet in diameter and 44 feet in height, ten feet of which is the dome roof. It will work in conjunction with our existing Pine Tree tank.These sister tanks will supply the East Hill grid with 800,000 gallons of water, which will provide sufficient fire flow.What we're dealing with right now is a quantity issue rather than a pressure and flow issue. The new tank will take care of the immediate Maplewood project as well as the future build-out of the remaining residential lots in the East Hill area. Ms. Meier Swain asked how temporary Cornell's temporary solution is. Mr. Thaete said we're hoping it will be six months. For construction of the tank, we need to go through planning board and town board approvals and hire a consultant for the design.At the same time, because of the cost threshold,we have to submit the information to the state comptroller. That process can take from six to nine months.We've been told that the full Maplewood buildout is pushing into August of 2018. If everything goes right, we hope to start construction in the summer of Planning Board Meeting 04.18.2017 Page 4 of 9 2018.We have to put the project out to bid and hire a contractor, and the harder we push for completion, the more it will cost. Mr. Haefeli asked about the nature of the temporary stop-gap plan. Mr. Thaete said we have a control valve building at the intersection of Pine Tree and Ellis Hollow roads. This building has a band-aid solution. Over the years, the commercial sector has been built up. Most of these buildings have fire suppression, but when there's a big demand in that sector, the pressure in the system drops; this was setting off the alarms when the pressure got too low. Bolton Point and the town came up with a bypass, where we hook directly into the 2 million gallon tank on Cornell's campus. When the pressure drops, the valve opens and it immediately re-pressurizes and stabilizes the system. This is not a very reliable system. The more we add to it, the more we open up to potentially not being able to provide adequate fire suppression and service to our customers.The temporary solution is to set up a redundant connection, another building with the same valve band- aid setup.This way, if one were to fail, we'll have the other connection ready to work. We're tying into Bolton Point's distribution tank, which they normally don't allow us to do. The last we knew, Maplewood had agreed to take on the construction and cost of putting this building in. Because we don't know the definitive time frame,we've asked them to provide a more robust temporary solution, which is to build in the control valves that will be part of the permanent system.The issue we have is that by putting this new tank in this location, we have to connect the tank to our distribution system, and that connection point will be the new control valve building. To get the appropriate flow we'll need out of the tank to stabilize the pressures of the system, we'll need a 12-inch pipe. Mr.Wilcox asked which portions of the environmental review having to do with the tank were covered when we reviewed the Maplewood project and made the determination that there were no significant environmental impacts. He was thinking of the growth-inducing aspects of a water tank. Ms. Brock responded that the board has already looked at all impacts of Maplewood through the EIS process, so it's not necessary to consider them again for the tank. She talked to an attorney at the DEC and this was his recommendation. That's why the SEQR is only covering the non-Maplewood impacts. Ms. Balestra said the Maplewood-related impacts and the GHD East Hill Water Improvements study were included in the Maplewood EIS. After the board reviewed the SEQR form and voted on the SEQR resolution, Ms. Fogarty asked about the demolition of structures mentioned on the SEQR form. Mr. Thaete said they had originally intended to take down the small wooden structure sitting on a concrete block foundation,but Cornell has concluded that they don't have the funding to remove it. We don't know what's in the building(possibly asbestos) and it's at the edge of excavation, so we opted not to take it down and therefore removed it from the scope. A motion was made by Mr.Wilcox and seconded by Ms. Meier Swain to modify the SEQR resolution to correct an error in the project description. Planning Board Meeting 04.18.2017 Page 5 of 9 PB Resolution No. 2017.034: SEQR, Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval, Ellis Hollow Water Tank, Ellis Hollow Road, Hungerford Hill Road, Tax Parcel No.'s 62.-2.4, 61:1.6, 61:1.5, 61:1.4, 61:1.3, 61:1.2, 61:1.1, 62:2.1.124 Moved by John Beach; seconded by Yvonne Fogarty WHEREAS: 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed Ellis Hollow Water Tank project located west of Hungerford Hill Road approximately 250 feet south of Ellis Hollow Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 62.-2-4, 61.4-6, 61.4-5, 61.4-4, 61.4-3, 61.4-2, 61.4-1, 62.-2-1.124, Low Density Residential Zone and Multiple Residence Zone. The proposal involves the construction of a new 600,000 gallon glass-lined steel water tank Omen- sions: 59' diameter x 44' high) along Hungerford Hill Road and the installation of a new 12" water main along Ellis Hollow Road to connect the new water tank to the existing water system on Pine Tree Road. The project also involves the demolition and reconstruction of the Pine Tree Control Valve Building at the intersection of Pine Tree and Ellis Hollow Roads. Cornell Univer- sity, Owner; Town of Ithaca,Applicant; Daniel Thaete, PE, Town Engineer, Agent, and 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is the lead agency in the environmental review, with respect to site plan approval, and 3. The Planning Board, on April 18, 2017, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environ- mental Assessment Form (SEAF) Part 1, submitted by the applicant, Parts 2 and 3 prepared by Town Planning staff, plans prepared by the Town of Ithaca Public Works Department entitled "Town of Ithaca Ellis Hollow Water Tank Project," including sheets C1 through C4, revised 4/11/2017, and other application materials, and 4. The Town Planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental signifi- cance with respect to the proposed Site Plan Approval; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review for the above referenced actions as proposed, based on the information in the EAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the EAF Parts 2 and 3, and, therefore, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. Vote Ayes: Wilcox, Haefeli, Beach, Fogarty, Meier Swain, Bosak, Hill AGENDA ITEM Public Hearing: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed Ellis Hollow Water Tank project located along Hungerford Hill Road and Ellis Hollow Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 62.-2-4, 61.4-6, 61.4-5, 61.4-4, 61.4-3, 61.4-2, 61.4-1, 62.-2-1.124, Low Density Residential Zone and Multiple Residence Zone. The proposal involves the construction of a Planning Board Meeting 04.18.2017 Page 6 of 9 new 600,000 gallon glassed-lined steel water tank(dimensions: 59' diameter x 44' high) located west of Hungerford Hill Road approximately 250 feet south of Ellis Hollow Road and the installation of a new 12"water main along Ellis Hollow Road to connect the new water tank to the existing water system on Pine Tree Road. The project also involves the demolition and reconstruction of the control valve building at the intersection of Pine Tree and Ellis Hollow Roads. Cornell University, Owner; Torn of Ithaca, Applicant; Daniel Thaete, PE, Torn Engineer, Agent Mr.Wilcox opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m.; hearing no one, he closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Ms. Brock asked Mr. Thaete about emails between staff and Cornell regarding the fence. The drawings call for an 8-foot high chain-link fence with barbed wire; she wondered whether Homeland Security were requiring the fence to have barbed wire or whether we could change it to be more esthetically pleasing for Cornell. Mr. Thaete said Cornell's only request was to change it to a vinyl-clad chain-link fence with barbed wire, so the drawing is accurate. Ms. Brock pointed out that the materials say the water main will be along Ellis Hollow Road, but does not specify how many feet off the road. There are discussions with the county regarding whether the town could locate it within the right-of-way itself. The county is planning a project along that road and it's possible the main might end up in the right-of-way. Cornell owns to the center line of the road. So the approval is for the general area, but the specific number of feet from the center line is yet to be determined. She doesn't think it will go any further into the pasture, but it's possible it may push toward the road a bit. There's no environmental impact, but she wanted the board to be aware of that. Ms. Fogarty asked Mr. Thaete if the timeframe for the project is reasonable or if he feels pushed. Mr. Thaete responded that while we're under the gun, we have a plan in place. It's nothing that we haven't dealt with before. It can be done as long as we have the continued cooperation of Cornell and the applicant to make it work. Mr.Wilcox pointed out that there are many agencies involved, such as the county and Bolton Point, that have a say or want a say, which complicates it even further. Mr. Thaete said it comes back to the original discussion of"temporary." Is it a year? Is it six months? It's never been defined.Negotiating with the applicant to provide a more robust temporary solution is the answer. Mr. Haefeli asked if this is what they would do if they had all the time in the world. He also asked whether they'll preserve the tree stock. Mr. Thaete said constructability won't be an issue and that public works will be on site 100 percent; it's a paperwork and coordination issue.There are some very tall pines in the area, so one reason this particular site was chosen was because of the tree cover.We're preserving as many trees as possible because they definitely soften the visual impact, but due to excavation work and to create a safe fall Planning Board Meeting 04.18.2017 Page 7 of 9 zone,we plan to remove four trees.The overflow elevations will be at the same level as the Pine Tree Road tank, but the 10-foot high dome roof of the new tank will put it at a slightly higher elevation. The floor of the tank is being raised slightly so we can utilize the full volume of the tank: if the tank were to drain in an emergency,we could provide 35 psi to the highest-elevation customers at all times. That's why it's a short, squatty tank: we're optimizing the volume in the tank. PB Resolution No. 2017.035: Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval, Ellis Hollow Water Tank, Ellis Hollow Road, Hungerford Hill Road, Tax Parcel No.'s 62.-2.4, 61.4-6, 61.4-5, 61.4-4, 61.4-3, 61.-1-2, 61:1-1, 62.-2-1.124 Moved by Yvonne Fogarty; seconded by Joseph Haefeli WHEREAS: 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed Ellis Hollow Water Tank project located west of Hungerford Hill Road approximately 250 feet south of Ellis Hollow Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 62.-2-4, 61.4-6, 61.4-5, 61.4-4, 61.4-3, 61.4-2, 61.4-1, 62.-2-1.124, Low Density Residential Zone and Multiple Residence Zone. The proposal involves the construction of a new 600,000 gallon glass-lined steel water tank Omen- sions: 59' diameter x 44' high) along Hungerford Hill Road and the installation of a new 12" water main along Ellis Hollow Road to connect the new water tank to the existing water system on Pine Tree Road. The project also involves the demolition and reconstruction of the Pine Tree Control Valve Building at the intersection of Pine Tree and Ellis Hollow Roads. Cornell Univer- sity, Owner; Town of Ithaca,Applicant; Daniel Thaete, PE, Town Engineer, Agent, and 2. This is a Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, as lead agency in the environmental review with respect to site plan approval has, on April 18, 2017, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after reviewing and accepting as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and Parts 2 and 3 prepared by Town Planning staff, and 3. The Planning Board, at a Public Hearing held on April 18, 2017, has reviewed and accepted as adequate plans prepared by the Town of Ithaca Public Works Department entitled "Town of Ithaca Ellis Hollow Water Tank Project," including sheets C1 through C4, revised 4/11/2017, and other application materials; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Site Plan Checklists, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in a significant alteration of neither the purpose of site plan control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board, and 2. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed Ellis Hollow Water Tank project, located west of Hungerford Hill Road approx- imately 250 feet south of Ellis Hollow Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.'s 62.-2-4, 61.4-6, 61.- Planning Board Meeting 04.18.2017 Page 8 of 9 1-5, 61.4-4, 61.4-3, 61.4-2, 61.4-1, 62.-2,1.124, as described in Whereas #3 above, subject to the following condition: a. Before applying for a building permit, submission to the Planning Department of one large- sized set of the final site plan drawings (sheets C 1-C4), signed and sealed by the registered land surveyor, engineer, architect or landscape architect who prepared the site plan materials. Vote Ayes: Wilcox, Haefeli, Beach, Fogarty, Meier Swain, Bosak, Hill AGENDA ITEM Persons to be heard - No one came forward to address the board. AGENDA ITEM PB Resolution No. 2017-036: Minutes of April 4, 2017 Moved by Fred Wilcox; seconded by John Beach RESOLVED, the Planning Board approves the minutes of April 4, 2017, as amended. Vote Ayes: Wilcox, Beach, Fogarty, Meier Swain, Bosak, Hill Abstentions: Haefeli AGENDA ITEM Other Business Mr. Beach mentioned that when he drove by the previous Friday, there was a lot of activity at the Maplewood work site and a lot of dust floating through the air in the neighborhood. On Monday, there was no dust because of the rain. Mr. Thaete said that at a pre-inspection site visit, he was standing in the construction trailer with LeChase's foreman and saw the dust; he warned them about it, and the foreman gave assurance that he'd be on top of it. At that point, LeChase was asking about getting a metered connection to fill water tanks. Public works is aware of the issue. Mr. Bates added that the building department is keeping close track. He noted that the first permits have been issued for construction. Ms. Balestra said she had provided the board with the applicant's responses to the comments Chain Works received from the DGEIS. Staff have not had an opportunity to look them over yet,but envision that the board will have discussions about the comments at the next few meetings. Planning Board Meeting 04-18-2017 Page 9 of 9 Ms. Ritter said the city is the lead agency and although they didn't have to involve the town, they wanted to as a courtesy because so much of the land is within the town. They're hoping we'll look at the comments that affect the town. Ms. Balestra pointed out that we can suggest modifications, but they're not required to take our recommendations. We also can't add new comments. Adjournment Upon a motion by Joseph Haefli, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Oebra DeAugistin� Deputy Towt "Clerk