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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2007-09-10 Final Regular Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board Monday , September 10 , 2007 AGENDA 1 . Call to Order 2 . Pledge of Allegiance 3 . Report of Tompkins County Legislature — Mike Koplinka- Loehr 4 . Report of City of Ithaca Common Council 5 . Report of Fire Commission 6 . 6 : 00 p . m . - Persons to be Heard and Board Comments 7 . 6 : 15 p . m . — Youth Employment Recognition 8 . Consider recognition of National Senior Center Week 9 . 6 : 30 p . m . Public Hearing regarding Local Law amending Zoning Chapter of the Town of Ithaca Code to add water- related educational uses and additional yard regulations to the Lakefront Commercial Zone 10 . Consider SEQR regarding Local Law amending Zoning Chapter of the Town of Ithaca Code to add water- related educational uses and additional yard regulations to the Lakefront Commercial Zone 11 . Consider adoption of Local Law amending Zoning Chapter of the Town of Ithaca Code to add water- related educational uses and additional yard regulations to the Lakefront Commercial Zone 12 . 6 : 45 p . m . Public Hearing regarding a Local Law providing for a moratorium on development in the northeast corner of the Town for a period of 270 days 13 . Consider adoption of a Local Law providing for a moratorium on development in the northeast corner of the Town for a period of 270 days 14 . Consider approval of Recreation Partnership Agreement 15 . Discussion of video taping Town Board budget meetings 16 . Discussion of SPCA contract Final agenda — September 5 , 2007 Final 17 . Discussion of Planning Board recommendation regarding Pennsylvania Avenue and Kendall Avenue neighborhood 18 . Report on status of Sapsucker Woods consultant RFQs 19 . Consider recommendation of Carrowmoor Committee to authorize Attorney for the Town and Town staff to draft local law for a Planned Development Zone 20 , Consider Personnel Committee recommendation ( s ) 21 . Consider Appointment of Town Clerk 22 . Consider consent agenda a . Town Board Minutes b . Town of Ithaca Abstract C. Bolton Point Abstract d . Disposition Listing e . Appointment of Account Clerk Typist — SCLIWC f. Reclassification of Technical Services Assistant — ( SCLIWC ) g . Extension of Project Assistant — Engineering 23 . Report of Town Committees a . Agricultural Committee b . Agricultural Land Preservation Committee C , Capital Projects and Fiscal Planning Committee d . Carrowmoor Committee e . Codes and Ordinances Committee f. Comprehensive Plan Review Committee g . Ethics Board h . Personnel Committee i . Public Works Committee j . Recreation and Human Services Committee k . Safety Committee I . Transportation Committee 24 . Intermunicipal Organizations a . Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization b . City/Town Shared Services Committee C. City/Town Trail Committee d . Joint Youth Commission e . Lake Source Data Sharing f. Pegasys Oversight Committee g . Recreation Partnership h . Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission i . Special Joint Committee ( Sewer) Final agenda — September 5 , 2007 Final j . Tompkins County Council of Governments 25 . Report of Town Officials a . Town Clerk b . Highway Superintendent C . Director of Engineering d . Director of Planning e . Budget Officer f. Manager of Human Resources g . Network/ Records Specialist h . Recreation and Youth Coordinator i . Attorney for the Town 26 . Review of Correspondence (to be circulated at meeting ) a . 7/5/2007 letter from Henrik Dullea , Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees , request for funding from Town of Ithaca b . 8/5/2007 letter from Frank Proto , Tompkins County Water Resources Council , re seeking applications for municipal representatives C . 8/ 15/2007 SPCA July 2007 monthly report d . 8/23/2007 letter from Lenore Durkee re resignation from Conservation Board e . 8/23/2007 letter from John Longhouse , Country Club of Ithaca , re renewal of alcoholic beverage license f. 8/24/2007 letter from Geoffrey Huth , State Education Department , re 2006/2007 SARA grant g . 8/28/2007letter from Michael Stamm , Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency, re Ithacare Center Service Company, Inc. Project h . 8/29/2007 letter from Ithaca College re liquor license renewal for Egbert Union i . 8/29/2007 letter from Ithaca College re liquor license renewal for the Tower Club j . 8/31 /07 email from Philip Smith re new DEC handbook for Elected Officials k . 08/31 /2007 letter from John W . Fitzpatrick , Director of Cornell Lab of Ornithology re donation of land to Sapsucker Woods nature preserve 27 . Consider Adjournment Final agenda — September 5 , 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 REGULAR MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 , 2007 at 5 : 30 p . m . 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET , ITHACA, NY PRESENT Catherine Valentino , Supervisor; Will Burbank , Councilman ; Sandra Gittelman , Councilwoman ; Herb Engman , Councilman ; Peter Stein , Councilman ; Jeff Cowie , Councilman ; Patricia Leary , Councilwoman . STAFF Carrie Coates Whitmore , Deputy Town Clerk ; Susan Brock , Attorney for the Town ; Dan Walker, Director of Engineering ; Fred Noteboom , Highway Superintendent ; Jonathan Kanter, Director of Planning ; Judith Drake , Human Resources Manager. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Patrick Gill , Anna Gill and Vivian Hsaiau , 118 Randolph Rd ; Karen Coleman , no address given ; Janet Wagner and Bill Sonnenstuhl , 206 Winston Dr; Allan Eaglesham , 106 Pinewood PI ; Jonathan and William Miller, 4 The Byway ; Glenna W . Margaris , 199 Tareyton Dr; Arno Selco , 311 Salem Dr ; Kirk Sigel , 223 Highgate Rd ; G . Ezra , 110 Birchwood Dr; Bill Hawley , 9 Penny Ln ; Joshua Eberle , 119 W Court St ; E . and L . Fabbroni , 1 Settlement Way ; Andres Peree- Chafreco , 303 Richard PI ; Erik Whitney , 407 Auburn St ; R . Lucente , 103 Salem Dr; Bernard Carr, Phoenix , New York ; Gail Kroll , Newfield , New York ; Betty and Sara Ford , 13 Peachtree Ln ; Vicky and Robert Blake , 104 Park Ln ; Eileen Gravani , 203 Salem Dr. CALL TO ORDER Supervisor Valentino called the meeting to order at 5 : 30 p . m . and led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance . Agenda Item No . 3 — Report of Tompkins County Legislator No one present to give report. Agenda Item No . 4 — Report of City of Ithaca Common Council No one present to give report. Agenda Item No . 5 — Report of Fire Commission No one present to give report . Agenda Item No . 14 - Consider Approval of Recreation Partnership Supervisor Valentino stated that the County Legislature passed the proposed agreement and approved funding for the Partnership . The agreement before the Board includes suggested changes from Dooley Kiefer. Supervisor Valentino asked if there were questions from the Board . There being none , Supervisor Valentino moved the resolution adopting the Recreation Partnership Agreement . Councilwoman Gittelman seconded . Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Supervisor Valentino asked if there was further discussion . Ms . Brock brought the Board ' s attention to the 4th whereas clause of the proposed resolution . It stated the Recreation Partnership Board voted on June 7 , 2007 to adopt the attached agreement , but the Agreement stated as recommended by the Recreation Partnership Board on August 13 , 2007 . Ms . Brock suggested that June 7 , 2007 be changed to August 13 , 2007 . Ms . Brock added that typically when the Town Board votes on agreements of this type , there is a statement giving the Town Supervisor authorization to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town . She proposed adding the following language in the first resolved , "and the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town of Ithaca" . The proposed changes were acceptable to the Board . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007449: Adoption of the 2008-2012 Intermunicipal Recreation Partnership Agreement WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca is currently a member of the Intermunicipal Recreation Partnership, and WHEREAS, the Recreation Partnership has been an excellent model of Intermunicipal collaboration which enables the Towns of Caroline, Danby, Dryden, Enfield, Groton, Ithaca, Newfield, and Ulysses, the Village of Lansing, and the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County to jointly, plan, finance, and share a more diverse set of high quality recreation programs than any single municipality could offer on its own, and WHEREAS, the current Intermunicipal Recreation Partnership Agreement will end December 31 , 2007, and WHEREAS, the Recreation Partnership Board, comprised of representatives from participating municipalities wishing to continue this innovative partnership, has reviewed the current agreement and voted on August 13, 2007 to adopt the attached, updated Agreement for the period of January 1 , 2008 through December 31 , 2012, and WHEREAS, municipalities in the Recreation Partnership value Tompkins County's commitment to building collaborative Intermunicipal solutions to meeting needs of youth, and Tompkins County's contribution is essential in enabling smaller municipalities to participate affordably, and WHEREAS, the Agreement must be approved by the elected board of each participating municipality to take effect, now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the 2008- 2012 Intermunicipal Recreation Partnership Agreement is approved and the Town Supervisor is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town of Ithaca, and it is further 2 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 RESOLVED, in approving the Agreement, the Town of Ithaca agrees to abide by its terms and conditions, and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca strongly urges Tompkins County to maintain its keystone financial and planning support for the Recreation Partnership, and it is further RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Recreation Partnership Board care of Tompkins County Youth Services Department at 320 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850. MOVED: Supervisor Valentino SECONDED: Councilwoman Gittelman VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, Aye; Council Engman, Aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, Aye; Councilwoman Leary, Aye; Councilman Cowie, Aye; Councilman Stein, Aye ABSENT: Councilman Burbank Agenda Item No . 15 — Discussion of video taping Town Board budget meetings Supervisor Valentino would look into the cost of taping the Town ' s budget meetings . She thought that when they talked to Time Warner Cable before , it would be approximately $250 . Councilman Stein asked why taping of the meetings could not be done in- house . Councilman Engman felt that there needed to be a minimum standard of watchability for the meetings , such as the meetings of the County Legislature and City Common Council . He has tried to watch other meetings that were amateurishly done and found it to be unwatchable . On a related item , Councilman Cowie wondered why the Town was still using cassette tapes to record the meetings instead of digital recording . Supervisor Valentino replied that the Town had not costed it out . She would look into the cost of taping the budget meetings . Agenda Item No . 16 - Discussion of SPCA contract SEE ATTACHMENT # 1A Supervisor Valentino directed the Board ' s attention to the letter in their packets from the SPCA . The SPCA came before the Council of Governments stating that it is very costly for them to provide dog control services to municipalities . They would no longer be able to provide dog control services to the Town at current contract costs . The Town ' s current contract is for $20 , 700 . The letter from the SPCA states that they would need $41 , 400 in 2008 to continue providing services to the Town . 3 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Supervisor Valentino felt that the amount of service the Town is getting from the SPCA is not a lot. She wanted to bring the issue to the Board ' s attention because serious discussions will need to take place . The other municipalities are concerned about the increase as well . Supervisor Valentino explained that the Town has taken over some responsibilities from the SPCA. Ms . Whitmore explained that the Clerk' s Office prepares the tickets for the SPCA and the SPCA delivers them . Councilwoman Leary asked what services the SPCA provides . Supervisor Valentino responded that they respond to complaints and pickup stray animals . There is not a lot of activity in the Town . Councilman Stein remembered discussing the same issue a year ago when he raised the concern about the number of cases . He recalled that the Town does not have an option because it is required by State Law and wondered if there were other possible providers . Ms . Whitmore responded that the Town could hire a dog control officer. Councilman Stein wondered if the Town could contract with the City. Ms . Whitmore explained that the entire County contracts with the SPCA for dog control . Councilman Engman wondered if other discussions could be initiated with the SPCA as well , such as a dog census and a dog park . At one time the SPCA said that they would have land available for a dog park . He thought these were contributions that could. be made for additional monies . Supervisor Valentino did not think the SPCA would want to provide more service for the additional money because they feel that their current costs are high for the services that they currently provide . Councilman Cowie suggested that the SPCA come to a Town Board meeting . Supervisor Valentino responded that the SPCA would be invited to the October 4 , 2007 board meeting . Councilwoman Leary mentioned that at the Agenda Meeting , it was discussed that there could be private dog control officers . The persons would not be on staff, but the Town would contract with them . Councilman Stein suggested that there be a working group to talk to the SPCA before the Board meeting . Supervisor Valentino , Councilman Burbank and Councilwoman Gittelman volunteered to meet with the SPCA . Councilman Burbank added that he would like to continue supporting the SPCA because they are a valuable community organization , but he has been concerned about the community' s , as a whole , ability to deal with aggressive dogs . Councilwoman Leary felt that that was part of the SPCAs problem . The No Kill policy extends to aggressive dogs that nobody wants and because of that , Councilwoman Leary thought that they were strained financially. She is not sure that she would want to support them . Supervisor Valentino thought the Town needed to look at their budget and have a clear understanding of the costs . She did not want to share in the cost of the No Kill policy . 4 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Agenda Item No . 17 — Discussion of Planning Board recommendation regarding Pennsylvania Avenue and Kendall Avenue neighborhood Mr. Kanter introduced the agenda item to the Board and explained it is a result of a subdivision granted by the Planning Board in the Pennsylvania Avenue area . Several residents spoke in opposition to the project , but the Planning Board could not deny the application because it met all requirements . The Planning Board discussed a number of possibilities and recommended to the Town Board that the issue be looked into further. ( Discussed at the September 4 , 2007 Planning Board meeting . ) Councilman Stein noted that the Planning Board made a specific recommendation to the Town Board . He felt these kinds of issues are issues for the Town Board , not the Planning Board , and that the Town Board form a committee to look into the issue . Councilman Stein suggested that Councilwoman Leary and he serve on the committee because they have worked with the South Hill neighbors on various issues in the past . Supervisor Valentino commented that she did not think the Planning Board had any intent to interfere with Town Board responsibilities . The Planning Board was saying it is the Town Board ' s responsibility and making the Board aware of their concerns . She agreed with the idea of establishing a committee to look into the issue . Councilwoman Leary clarified that the Board was creating an Ad - hoc committee and not a Planning Committee . Supervisor Valentino agreed and added that they have to be specific with regard to the charge of the committee when it is established . Councilwoman Leary asked if the recommendation from the Ad - hoc Committee would go to the Codes and Ordinances Committee because the committee deals with rezoning . Councilman Burbank was sympathetic to the constraints of the Planning Board and thought it was appropriate for them to express their concern to the Town Board so that the Town Board could then look into the issue. He thought this spoke for the need for a Planning Committee . The Town Board discussed the need for a Planning Committee at length and it was decided that they would look at establishing a Planning Committee in January when committee assignments are made . Ms . Brock brought up that according to the Policy and Procedures Manual , the Town Board should approve the establishment of the Ad - hoc committee . She drafted a resolution and read the proposed language to the Board . The Board discussed the proposed language of the resolution and decided upon the following : Resolved the Town Board approves of the Town Supervisor's creation of a Pennsylvania/Kendall Avenue Committee to review the Town Planning Board 's Resolution No . 2007-090 as amended by Resolution No. 2007-095 regarding limiting the number of unrelated individuals occupying dwelling units in that area. The s Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Committee will present recommendations regarding improvements to quality of life issues such as the occupancy issues raised by the Planning Board to either the Codes and Ordinances Committee or the Town Board as appropriate . The Committee members are Peter Stein and Patricia Leary, Supervisor Valentino moved the resolution and Councilman Cowie seconded . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 150: Establishment of the Pennsylvania/Kendall Avenue Committee I - RESOLVED, the Town Board approves of the Town Supervisor's creation of a Pennsylvania/Kendall Avenue Committee to review the Town Planning Board 's Resolution No. 2007-090, as amended by Resolution No. 2007-095, regarding limiting the number of unrelated individuals occupying . , dwelling units in that area . The Committee will present recommendations regarding improvements to quality of life issues, such as the occupancy issues raised by the Planning Board, to either the Codes and Ordinances Committee or the Town Board as appropriate . The Committee members are Peter Stein and Patricia Leary. MOVED: Supervisor Valentino SECONDED: Councilman Cowie VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilman Burbank, aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, aye; Councilman Engman, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Cowie, aye, Councilwoman Leary, aye . Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No . 8 — Consider recognition of National Senior Center Week — See Attachment # 1 Supervisor Valentino read into the record the " Senior Center Month Proclamation " ( see attachment # Bill Hawley, Director of Lifelong , appeared before the Board and supported them for their support of Lifelong . He hoped the Town Board would enjoy the art on display in the Board Room . Agenda Item No . 7 — Youth Employment Recognition — See Attachment # 2 Supervisor Valentino and Marnie Kirchgessner, Youth and Recreation Coordinator , presented Certificates of Recognition to students who completed the 100- hour summer youth employment program . Ms . Kirchgessner provided thank you letters to the Board from participants and their guardians ( see attachment # 2 :) Agenda Item No . 6 — Persons to be Heard and Board Comments 6 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Councilman Stein expressed dismay over Supervisor Valentino presenting the Tentative budget to the press before it was given to Town Board members . Supervisor Valentino responded that she had met all requirements of the law. The Town Board continued to discuss the item in detail with no consensus . Councilman Burbank expressed concern over the procedures in place with regard to appointments of Town Officials and staff. Ms . Drake explained positions are offered to applicants conditioned upon their appointment by the Town Board . With regard to the Town Clerk position , the applicant understood the offer was contingent upon Board approval when the position was accepted . Discussion continued regarding the budget process with no consensus . Agenda Item No . 9 — Public Hearing regarding Local Law amending Zoning Chapter of the Town of Ithaca Code to add water- related educational uses and additional yard regulations to the Lakefront Commercial Zone Supervisor Valentino opened the public hearing at 6 : 56 p . m . The Deputy Town Clerk had proof of posting and publication of the public hearing notice . With no members of the public interested in speaking , Supervisor Valentino closed the public hearing at 6 : 57 p . m . and brought the matter back to the Board . Agenda Item No . 10 — SEQR regarding Local Law amending Zoning Chapter of the Town of Ithaca Code to add water- related educational uses and additional yard regulations to the Lakefront Commercial Zone SEE ATTACHMENT # 3 Mr. Kanter made the Board aware that the amendment applies for four parcels in the Lakefront Commercial Zone and offered to answer any questions . There were no questions from the Board . Councilman Stein moved the SEQR , Councilman Engman seconded . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 151 : SEQR: Proposed Local Law Amending the Zoning Chapter of the Town of Ithaca Code to Add Water-related Educational Uses and Additional Yard Re_gulations to the Lakefront Commercial Zone WHEREAS, this action is the enactment of a local law amending the Zoning Chapter of the Town of Ithaca Code to add water-related educational uses and additional yard regulations to the Lakefront Commercial Zone; and WHEREAS, said proposed local law would add the definition of Ordinary High Water Line, would include minimum setbacks for structures from the shoreline, and would add institutions of higher learning facilities principally dedicated to water-related research, education, and recreational activities, excluding dormitory accommodations, as uses permitted by Special Permit in the Lakefront Commercial Zone; and Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 WHEREAS, this is an unlisted action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board is acting as Lead Agency in environmental review with respect to the enactment of the proposed local law, and WHEREAS, the Town Board, at a public hearing held on September 10, 2007, has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form, Parts I and II for this action, along with other application materials describing the proposed Merrill Family Sailing Center; RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance, in this uncoordinated environmental review, in accordance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the above referenced action as proposed, based on the information in the EAF Part I and for the reasons in the EAF Part ll, and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilman Engman VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilman Burbank, aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, aye; Councilman Engman, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Cowie, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye . Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No . 11 — Consider adoption of Local Law amendinq Zoning Chapter of the Town of Ithaca Code to add water- related educational uses and additional yard regulations to the Lakefront Commercial Zone Councilman Engman moved adoption of the local law, Supervisor Valentino seconded . Councilman Engman noticed that the Sailing Center and the Town -leased East Shore Park shared an entrance way and wondered if there was a guarantee that the Town would continue to have public access to the park through the entry way. Mr. Walker explained that the Park is an easement to the Town and it includes the entrance way. Councilman Cowie brought the Board ' s attention to the proposed resolution and questioned the language , "will rent boat lifts to some non - Cornell users" . He asked why " some" was included because it made it sound arbitrarily selective . Councilman Stein thought it implied it would be a limited use and not a major use . Mr. Kanter agreed and added that the Marina slips have been open to the public. Mr. Walker suggested that " some" be relocated within the sentence so that it indicated some boat slips would be available to rent to non - Cornell users . s Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Ms . Brock proposed the following change in language , "that will rent some boat slips to non - Cornell users" . Councilman Engman and Supervisor Valentino agreed with the language change . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 152: Resolution Adoptin_g "A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA CODE TO ADD WATER- RELATED EDUCATIONAL USES AND ADDITIONAL YARD REGULATIONS TO THE LAKEFRONT COMMERCIAL ZONE" WHEREAS, Cornell University owns and leases property on East Shore Drive in the Town of Ithaca (Tax Parcel No. 19-2-29 consisting of 2. 5 +/- acres) that is zoned Lakefront Commercial and is the site of a small sailing facility and marina from which Cornell Athletics runs its physical education and collegiate sports programs in sailing and conducts field classes and research; and WHEREAS, Cornell University wishes to replace the current small sailing facility with a larger Sailing Center that will be used for Cornell's competitive sailing program, classes, and events that further Cornell 's educational mission, including receptions; and WHEREAS, Cornell plans to continue to operate a commercial marina at the site that will rent some boat slips to non- Cornell users; and WHEREAS, there are three other properties located within the Lakefront Commercial Zone, including a 3 . 0 +/- acre portion of Tax Parcel No. 19- 1 -5. 22 also owned by Cornell University, a 2. 08 +/- acre property owned by Lowery containing a non-conforming warehouse building (Tax Parcel No. 19- 1 - 6), and a 0. 19 +/- acre vacant parcel owned by the Village of Cayuga Heights (Tax Parcel No. 19- 1 - 7. 2); and WHEREAS, educational uses are not currently permitted uses in the Lakefront Commercial Zone; and WHEREAS, by letter dated December 21 , 2006, Cornell University asked the Town of Ithaca to amend the Lakefront Commercial zoning (Town Code Section 270- 141 . F) to allow educational and institutional uses upon receipt of a special permit from the Town of Ithaca Planning Board; and WHEREAS, on January 8, 2007, the Town Board by Resolution No. 2007-005 referred the request to amend the Lakefront Commercial zoning to the Planning Board for a recommendation; and WHEREAS, Town staff and the Attorney for the Town thereafter prepared a draft local law that included the proposed amendment as well as a requirement for a minimum setback from the shoreline applicable to all structures; and WHEREAS, Town staff, the Attorney for the Town, and Cornell University representatives thereafter met with a Tompkins County Planning Department 9 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 representative to discuss the County Planning Department's concerns with the uses allowed by the proposed local law; and WHEREAS, after that meeting the Attorney for the Town revised the proposed local law to allow "institution of higher learning facilities principally dedicated to water- related research, education and recreational activities, excluding dormitory accommodations '; but not other institutional uses, to address the County Planning Department's concerns; and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca Planning Board held public hearings on this matter on July 17, 2007 and August 7, 2007, and reviewed, discussed and recommended adoption of the proposed local law by Resolution No. 2007-078 at its meeting on August 7, 2007, and WHEREAS, at its August 7, 2007 meeting, the Planning Board also granted preliminary site plan approval and a special permit for the Sailing Center project, subject to enactment of the proposed local law by the Town Board amending the Lakefront Commercial Zone; and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals granted an area variance for a boat storage shed that is part of the Sailing Center project by Resolution No. 2007-035 at its meeting on August 20, 2007, and WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca for a public hearing to be held by said Town on September 10, 2007 at 6:30 p. m . to hear all interested parties on the proposed local law entitled "A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA CODE TO ADD WATER-RELATED EDUCATIONAL USES AND ADDITIONAL YARD REGULATIONS TO THE LAKEFRONT COMMERCIAL ZONE'; and WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the Ithaca Journal, and WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on said date and time at the Town Hall of the Town of Ithaca and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed local law, or any part thereof; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA '9 and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, adoption of said local law is an Unlisted action for which the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, acting as lead agency in an environmental review with respect to adoption of this local law, has on September 10, 2007 made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts I and II prepared by the Town 's Planning staff, NOW, THEREFORE, be it 10 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts said local law entitled "A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA CODE TO ADD WATER=RELATED EDUCATIONAL USES AND ADDITIONAL YARD REGULATIONS TO THE LAKEFRONT COMMERCIAL ZONE", a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said local law with the Secretary of State as required by law. MOVED: Councilman Engman SECONDED: Supervisor Valentino Roll Call Vote : Supervisor Valentino, aye Councilwoman Leary, aye Councilman Cowie, aye Councilwoman Gittelman, aye Councilman Burbank, aye Councilman Stein, aye Councilman Engman, aye Carried Unanimously. Agenda Item No . 12 — Public Hearing regarding a Local Law providing for a moratorium on development in the northeast corner of the Town for a period of 270 days (note: this section of the Town Board meeting was transcribed verbatim) Supervisor Valentino opened the public hearing at 7 : 02 p . m . The Deputy Town Clerk had proof of posting and publication of the public hearing notice . Members of the public were invited to address the Board . Larry Fabbroni , 1 Settlement Way ( handout) - SEE ATTACHMENT # 4 . I ' m the Project Engineer for Briarwood II and I have been the Project Engineer and Surveyor for almost 5 '/2 years for this project . This project has a lot of good things for the Town of Ithaca . We' ve worked in earnest with the Town Planning Board for those 5 '/2 years following the Comprehensive Plan . Your packet starts out with a couple of sheets from the Comprehensive Plan that are quoted in the local law. They show a little spot up in the Northeast that at the time needed more definition and study. We did that study , and you ' ll see later in your packet , part of the wetlands delineation that not only maps out what we determined to be the wetlands for that particular area and the rest of the property , but a whole listing of plants that are on the site . You should look carefully at that , although it doesn 't cover 100 % of the site , it covers a great part of it in and out of the wetland , identifies the plants . Interestingly enough , the new information that you consider you have on the UNA , doesn 't list one of those plants . . . not one of those plants they list matches up with those plants that we found during that delineation or during a follow- up survey that I 11 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 asked our consultant to do even before you broached the subject of a moratorium last month . We felt we needed real firsthand information to have you consider the facts or the non - facts that were contained in that letter and we feel there are gross mistakes and errors in that letter. Jon Kanter met with 2 of the individuals that signed that letter and here ' s his memo to you that summarizes that meeting , wherein he could get no backup data from those individuals concerning those assertions , emotions , comments , opinions that they made in that letter. In addition , in the packet you ' ll find the summary of the bird study that we did in 2003 . The issue of the UNA was always in front of us . It' s correct to say it' s never been changed by the County because it can 't be changed but once every 10 years . That' s what we learned from going to the County , asking them to study this UNA a little more deeply . They said they didn 't have the funds to do it more than on a 10-year cycle . The EMC actually recommended , their committee recommended once a year, and the answer they got was since it took 6 years to compile the information , it wasn 't practical to be looking at it year to year. So they' ve come up with a method that if some piece of land comes up , it can be considered and everybody alerted but it can 't officially be taken in and out as a UNA , but once every 10 years . Our consultant then came down , after we received that letter or purported - new information , . and the August 6th and August 10th letters , Bernie Carr will ,speak to in a few minutes . He' s our environmental consultant . He' s the one who delineated the wetland in 1993 . Delineated it again in 2003 , and is most familiar with the ecology of this site for anybody with expertise . Beyond the people on the Conservation Committee who you may know by now have not taken action on the negative recommendation that was offered to them . Nobody would move that resolution . The other night , the Planning Board recommended back to you not to enact the moratorium . And so , then we move from the UNA to the drainage issue . We have answered all the comments that Malone & MacBroom report that was provided to you in July , came up with . We have a current design that has been submitted to the Town for review that we think answers all those comments , makes an earnest attempt to improve the design to address all those comments . And that took us a month to do ; we don 't think a moratorium for as long as you propose is necessary to review that work , nor the work of our environmental consultant . The hydrologist expert from Cornell , I provided you a sheet that shows some of the streams highlighted as part of that sheet , after the August 10th letter that I was referring to ; it shows you the area that he studied . This area is completely north and separate as a drainage area from the property that we are developing . He ' s again extrapolating the results from a very busy site , if you look at the number of streams and lakes and whatnot that are on that site , and you consider the fact that probably , that whole medical area there was a wetland before they started . . . I don 't know who lives in Ithaca and road up Warren Road every time it rained and saw 12 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 the water pouring out of that site , that doesn 't believe that wasn 't a wetland before they started , but . . . My point is , it' s extrapolated to our site , has nothing to do with our decision and the efficacy of it . Eric Whitney , who subcontracted from me to do the drainage design , will speak to that in more detail . On the back of that sheet is a dilemma for you folks if you think the fragipan is going to limit development in this area of the Town , that' s 1 -3 % . . . the fragipan exists in the whole south end of Tompkins County. This is the flattest area of the Town ; it' s the easiest to deal with . You deal with the fragipan in Eastern Heights , you deal with the fragipan on West Hill , you deal with the fragipan on Stone Quarry Road , you have real problems , and you have historic problems of what' s happened here . There are no historic problems up in the Northeast of that severity . If you want to rate this problem in the Northeast , which needs to be attended to , it rates about 9 or 10 down on your list of priorities . But the fragipan , my point is , exists in the whole south end of Tompkins County and most of the Town of Ithaca . You have to ask yourself, finally , in the element of fairness , I provide you with a map here with sort of a bulls- eye on it , and it shows you the amount of land that would have to be included east and west and north if you went as far south as Hanshaw Road , as a UNA contiguous area . It' s a pretty remarkable area . You go as far west as Warren Road , if you were going to have a UNA . You go as far north as up into the airport if you were going to have something that was concentric with the center of the Bird Sanctuary. So , you have to ask yourself the question , based on what detailed information we have provided on our site , how the UNA got down that far. Finally , we had a design prior to the Malone MacBroom report that met all the New York State regulations for this project . I included the perm . . . the letter and the permit in my packet . We have only improved upon that design with the Malone MacBroom recommendations and as I say , you ' ll see in this yellow report , in Town Hall , where we' ve addressed every paragraph in the recommendations and the conclusions of that report. You know, it' s hard , in conclusion , to be consistent in what you do on the side of the table you sit on . I can only say that because I sat there for 28 years as a public official and it' s very difficult to take a step back , look at all the facts , ask yourself if there' s an improvement , and we think , based on what the Lab of Ornithology has looked at with us over a 5 year period , based on what we' ve done to improve the project , based on half of the land being donated to the Lab , based on the fact that the ecology falls off dramatically as you proceed from the Lab down to the south end of this property , that there' s reason to look for compromise and move forward with a good project for the whole neighborhood . The neighborhood got your attention , that' s the way the process works . You need to ask yourself how connected their concerns are to what' s been proposed in the project , and now that you have more information , maybe that you weren 't aware of, Herb , maybe you would change your mind from these emails that you were shooting off in the end of July and the beginning of August to everybody . I ' m a little astounded that , basically , which started out from that position , if you really wanted to hear the information that' s been developed over 5 '/2 years. I ' m not criticizing , I ' m just saying if you ' re open , inclusive and democratic , the way I ' ve been reading time and time 13 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 again , now' s the time to show that you can consider new information and do a good thing for the Town . This isn 't a bad thing we ' re trying to do . I wouldn 't be involved in it if it was . I ' ll share with you 2 ends of the political spectrum after sitting what I have through tonight . Walt Swan , my first boss with the Town of Ithaca , I served 5 republicans and I ended my career serving 11 democrats . Well , one of the first pieces of advice told be is the only thing you guarantee leaving your seat with is your integrity . And the lady on the wall taught me a lot about compromise . She served with 6 other republicans on the Board and could always come up with a 4 to 3 vote to do something good . We wouldn 't have had the first 6 parks and the first 3 walkways in the Town if she didn 't know how to compromise with people , you know. So there is something to be learned about compromise and not just going bullheaded ahead and then looking up one day , 10 years from now, and saying , I didn 't do a very good thing . I had a Board that did that . We had a grant to buy Coy Glen , and they turned it down if you could imagine , because someone from real estate at Cornell came in and said it' s not worthwhile . There were 50 Professors with research plots for 50 years there that said otherwise , but that was a dark day in the Town . Don 't make another one by not looking at the facts . You know, again , it' s hard to be consistent and I ' ll end by saying , you know, sometimes you have to look in the mirror and ask yourself if you' re not telling others to do what you are enjoying yourself, or not doing . How many of you would live on those lots if you were held to what size they were or whether easements were on them , you know, I ' m just saying , have an open mind . . . Councilman Stein — [referring to paper handed to him] Larry , what am I supposed to be looking at here ? I ' m not quite sure what I am supposed to make of this . Mr. Fabbroni — The 46 that' s circled is your lot , and it' s not a standard size lot . Councilman Engman — Can we ask questions and make comments after each speaker or shall we wait for the end ? Supervisor Valentino — Do you really want to make a comment? [Laughter . . . ] Councilman Engman — Well , people might be a little curious . What Mr. Fabbroni is talking about is I bought a 1 , 000 square feet in order to provide myself some access to the walking trail , which the Town of Ithaca maintains , because I didn 't want to have to go up on Warren Road and walk against traffic , which is almost impossible to do , and so , that' s what I bought from my neighbor and it' s 1 , 000 square feet and , I guess for some reason . . . Mr. Fabbroni — That J s not my point . My point is . . . Councilman Engman - . . . Mr. Fabbroni feels there ' s a problem with that . 14 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Mr. Fabbroni - . . . my point is that the Malone and MacBroom report told me that I shouldn 't develop 3 lots because there were sewer and water easements across it . My point is that your lot is half the size of any of those lots that we were proposing and it has a rather large sewer easement that' s colored on that map , that runs across it , and I ' m not criticizing , I ' m just saying , if you look at your lot , it' s . . . Herb . . . . if you look at your lot , it' s beautiful , it' s on a 10 % slope and it works real fine , so , it' s just , I ' m saying , use that information to judge things you look at rather than telling us the way it should be . Councilman Engman — Well , let me ask my question . I know you ' re proud of this because you ' re the one who designed that , so , I know you ' re proud of it . Let me ask a question . . . you included in some of your material here , some emails and a couple of them say "this electronic transmission contains legally privileged and confidential information intended only for the persons named . Any use , distribution or copying or disclosure by any other person is strictly prohibited . If you receive this message in error, please immediately notify the sender by telephone" and it gave the number. Did you notify the people when you got that? Mr. Fabbroni — I took that to mean . . . if you look at the top of that page , it' s blanked out . . . Councilman Engman — You were in public service for 27 years . You know that if you receive something that is privileged and confidential , you should have turned it back . You knew that , you didn 't do it . Mr. Fabbroni — I ' m sorry. I FOILed it from the Town and that' s what I got . . . Councilman Engman — And you got it accidentally. Mr. Fabbroni — The top of that page is blank , show it to everybody , the transmission from the attorney back to you I took as being blacked out . . . Councilman Engman — On two of these , you have this statement . In other words , you can not be trusted to receive information and send it back when you ' re supposed to . Mr. Fabbroni — No , well , if this is the way you attack people , I ' m very disappointed . Councilman Engman — I ' m only responding to what you said to me . You were questioning what I was doing ; I ' m questioning what you ' re doing . Mr. Fabbroni — Read the entirety of those emails to everybody . Supervisor Valentino — Maybe we should . . . Councilman Engman — I do think Mr. Fabbroni should , and anybody connected with him , should be dedicated , in the future , not to use private and confidential information because you are interfering with the client/attorney privilege of the Town , and I would strongly recommend you not do that again . 15 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Supervisor Valentino -- We need to move on , we need to move on from this . Peter? Councilman Stein — This is probably not quite as heated as the last one , but I just wonder why you gave me a picture of my neighbor' s lot. My house isn 't on this map , but it doesn 't matter, but , I just wondered what you did that for. Mr. Fabbroni — I ' m sorry if I ' m incorrect. I thought Lot 46 was yours . . . Councilman Stein — Oh I see , no , that' s not my lot , so , okay . . . Supervisor Valentino - Okay. Let' s move on . Who wants to speak next? Yes , sir. Bernard Carr, Terrestrial Environmental Specialists , 23 County Route 6 , Phoenix , New York . As Mr. Fabbroni stated , in 1993 1 did a wetland delineation for Mr. Lucente on the lands of Briarwood 11 . Subsequent to that , in 2003 , 1 did another wetland delineation for Mr. Lucente on the same lands and we also conducted a bird survey that year and that was in response to a change in the Unique Natural Area maps of Tompkins County and what occurred was , in the past , if you looked at the Unique Natural Areas of Tompkins County , there was DR54 which was Sapsucker Woods Bird Sanctuary . When they amended the maps in 2000 , they expanded that Unique Natural Area to include all the lands owned by Mr. Lucente in the vicinity . And , not only did they include the lands of Mr. Lucente , but they also included some homes , so I ' m not really sure what the procedures are in the EMC of why they would include homes , I mean , these homes are wholly within the Unique Natural Area . Another thing that we noted when the Unique Natural Area was changed was wood lots directly adjoining Mr. Lucente' s property were not included in the Unique Natural Area . So , they expanded it onto Mr. Lucente ' s land , but not on adjoining wood lots . And we put together a letter to the Environmental Management Council addressing this issue and we requested a change in the Unique Natural Area . . . at least an investigation of why only Mr. Lucente ' s property and these homes were in this expanded Unique Natural Area . So , basically , there was a point of contention on whether or not Mr. Lucente ' s property actually qualified for being a Unique Natural Area and what we looked at was the various categories of why land should be considered in the Unique Natural Area . And everything is published in the Unique Natural Areas and it lists what rare species are present , what rare birds are present , and that was the data for the decision to put something in the Unique Natural Area . Over the past few years , we have represented Mr. Lucente in front of the Planning Board with questions and answers regarding what the development is like . And one thing I can say is I ' ve seen that the plans have gotten better over time . The number of lots were reduced , and the most amazing aspect , to me , was the fact that the northern portion of the property , directly adjacent to Sapsucker Woods , I think it' s on our letter , it' s 15 acres , but I think Larry' s correct and he said it' s 18 acres , is being donated to 16 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Cornell ' s Sapsucker Woods Bird Sanctuary . So I think it' s a pretty significant addition to the Bird Sanctuary. In addition to that , there ' s another area to the south that includes a wetland and that wetland and a buffer is also being donated to Sapsucker Woods . I think it' s really important to realize that Mr. Lucente has avoided all wetlands through the development of this project . There' s no wetland impact from this particular project . I think that' s a really good thing to consider in any project design because even when Cornell expanded their Bird Sanctuary , they filled in several acres of wetland to build that expanded facility. The Bird Sanctuary and the roads and all the structures , so for Mr. Lucente to do a little bit better job in avoiding wetlands is pretty significant . This year we received a letter that called into question our professionalism . It was submitted to the Town and to the Board and to the Planning Board . Once we received this letter , Mr. Fabbroni asked us to revisit the site , and we did . I wanted to have someone else from our firm , and I said this at the previous meetings , but I think it' s worth repeating , I wanted to have someone else who had never been on the site before from our firm and I brought in one of our founding partners , Kathy Baumgartner, her resume is attached to her letter. My letter addressed specifically the plants that were listed as being present in this Unique Natural Area and I think it' s really important to point out that this puttyroot plectrumhiomaly hasn 't been recorded in Tompkins County since 1920 . There is no record at the New York State Natural Heritage program that this particular plant has ever been recorded in Sapsucker Woods . We obtained the records for that . Most of the plants that were listed in the letter are state and globally secure . They' re not rare species , and most of them are not even rare in Tompkins County even though they are considered scarce . We did find the " lopseed " and the scientific name is mentioned in the letter. Most of that is on the property , the wetland that Rocco is donating to Cornell University . But I really want to emphasize that lopseed is not an uncommon species in Tompkins County or New York State . The other letter that we put together was written by Cathy and I let her address all the issues that were raised in this April 27th letter. I really think that it needed a fresh set of eyes , and I 've said that before at other meetings . We see that there ' s a big difference in the quality of the land that' s owned by Mr. Lucente and I think that as you get to the northern property boundary , next to Sapsucker Woods , that' s the best woodlot on the property . And there' s different forested communities on Mr. Lucente' s property and different wetlands , and , Cathy addresses most of these issues in regards to the turtle , in regards to the butterfly, in regards to the bird species . . . There are definitely things that we agree with in this letter and that' s the importance of wetlands . What we disagree with is the fact that it does not appear that the people that wrote the letter ever visited Mr. Lucente' s property and examined it in depth or even walked on the property. There' s no indication that the people who wrote the letter walked on the property. I know that people from the Conservation Board of the Town have walked on the property because they mentioned it when I met with them . And several years ago , I went with Staff from the Planning , from the Town , and I think it was the Chair of the Committee at that time , and walked on the property. 17 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 So , basically , what I ' d like to say is we have actual data that was collected there and we have to stand by our data and we have to do a quality job because we have to represent ourselves in front of your Board and other Boards , with the DEC , with the US Army Corp of Engineers , we have to stand by the information that we collected and doing a good job . In terms of is this a good project or not, from my perspective , professionally , I think that they' ve done a good job in terms of changing the design . I think that it' s excellent that they' ve avoided wetlands . I think that it' s an example of smart growth , I know a lot of people have talked about smart growth in the Town of Ithaca , it' s in close proximity to the University , it has transportation facilities , these are all things that allow for pedestrians . . . there' s a park nearby . . . you have a lot of the amenities that make this a beneficial project for the Town and I think it' s . . . what someone once said ` reasonable growth without sacrificing the natural environment' . Looks like there ' s a nice balance here between Mr. Lucente' s development of his property and making sure that the wetlands are protected and that some significant woodlots on the property are protected and added to the Cornell Bird Sanctuary. So , if you have any questions about the technical issues , that' s what I best can address . Thank you . Eric Whitney , 409 Auburn Street, Ithaca I am -the engineer doing the consulting for the stormwater management and the hydraulic and hydrological analysis for the site . I too have a history with the Town of Ithaca . I was hired as Assistant Town Engineer under Noel Desch , who worked under Shirley Raffensperger , John Whitcomb and under Catherine Valentino from 1987 to 1997 and I have to say I enjoyed it and at that time , I did get my initial introduction to the site that we are talking about now in the form of infiltration inflow study and the stormwater study , basically , on what was getting into the sewers in the Northeast. When I had the chance to do stormwater for Mr. Lucente , and Mr. Fabbroni asked me if I would be interested , I said yes because the site was a very interesting site and we did a very intensive , 1 foot topographic contour. Larry and his assistant did that , and we took a look at what the stormwater wanted to do naturally on the site . In talking with DEC Region Eight who had done some similar work up there , had presented there some similar work , using existing wetlands as retention areas , to have temporary stormwater storage , we first explored something that the land wanted naturally to do itself, cause we looked at two major natural restrictions . However, in presenting this work to DEC Region Seven , it was not something they were familiar with or wanted to look at , something outside of the norm for the New York State Stormwater Practices Manual . So we went back to the drawing boards and we expanded this design from what were just the sedimentation traps at initial inlets to the wetland storage to a full wet pond design that was in full compliance with New York State DEC regulations as far as what stormwater retention ponds are suppose to look like and do . This particular method of 18 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 stormwater management was chosen for this site because we are well aware of the fragipan and the relatively impermeable soils from the very get go . The whole site is landsford and erie ( inaudible technical term ) series soils and has permeability rates in the range of . 2 to . 6 inches per hour which virtually offers no underground infiltration storage so we had to design surface detention methods , really the only methods at our disposal for this design that would actually function . And we did this keeping in mind , very carefully the wetlands next door to our design . If you ' ll notice , in taking a close look at the design , all the proposed surface elevations on all four of the ponds are very close or at existing wetland elevations on either side . This is so we won 't exert any draw on the ground water or any draw or contributions to the wetlands on either side . So they' re not going to drain the wetlands and they' re not going to fill the wetlands . It was a very carefully done thing . We passed our design by DEC in June and July of this year. This was the design that we submitted in January of 2007 to the Town . They had some refinements they submitted back to us , an SWPPP comment plan report for us to address each of the items DEC had . We did so and we submitted to DEC at that time . At that time the Town also commissioned a study that Malone & MacBroom had done on the stormwater , an independent look at our analysis and our methods . Malone & MacBroom went through what we had done , and basically represented what we had said and restated what we had said and also wanted to look at a little bit more stringent considerations . They wanted us to look at . . . not the standard analysis procedures for stormwater management . They want us to look at a saturated ground condition which is very conservative . They also want us to look at some local stormwater data and patterns as consolidated and looked at by Dr. Walters up at Cornell . He looked at the rainfall intensity curves very closely over the past 20 years in Ithaca , and come to the conclusion that these intensity curves actually produced , rather than the standard design procedure for the 5 . 5 inch hundred year storm , a 5 . 8 inch hundred year storm . And Malone & MacBroom also recommended that we look at not only our site and its contributions to the stormwater, but , as is normally specified for subdivisions of 50 acres or greater , take a look at the entire watershed , not only the 48 acres of our site , but the entire 130 acre watershed surrounding both up grade and down grade of the site we are considering here . This is normally done and only recommended by DEC practices for subdivisions over 50 acres , but we took a look at all of the recommendations in the Malone & MacBroom report and decided that we would incorporate them , try to satisfy all the conditions that they wanted us to look at . We did this and we submitted our findings , our report , to the Town of Ithaca Staff. In order to do this , we had to get some support from the Staff in that we have not modeled the entire hydrology of the adjoining watershed and the Town did have a water model . So we took out water model and we melded it with what the Town had for the up gradient and down gradient areas and looked at the analysis and design point analysis , asked for down gradient by Malone & MacBroom and we found that the design that we had , already massaged through DEC approval , actually functioned to attenuate properly , the 100 year , the 10 year , and the 1 year storm as prescribed . So as far as hydrologically and hydraulically , the project is designed in a manner which meets with the design expectations of not only the Town ' s Consultant , but DEC and the Cornell Engineers who have reviewed the plans , as they 19 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 are the ones who in perpetuity will be maintaining the stormwater management facilities proposed in this subdivision . So Cornell gave a good , hard look at these also as it is not going to be asked of the Town to maintain these facilities in perpetuity. And I think that was all I had to say . . . Supervisor Valentino -- Any questions for him ? No . Are all your folks finished with their presentations now, Larry? Do you have anybody else? Mr. Fabbroni — I am still making up my mind on whether or not to say things or not . . . things like this Town has another compass that the ( inaudible ) . . . Supervisor Valentino — Okay . So I can go over to this side now. Is there anyone here who would like to speak now . . . who wants to start . . . Bill Sonnenstuhl - = SEE ATTACHMENT # 5 It' s good to be here again and thank you for your indulgence and opportunity to speak . I speak in- behalf of the moratorium . Let me say that this week has been very instructive , to me , about Town Government and the way Town Government works . I learned a great deal that I did not know, or at least I thought I knew about how Town Government works . One of the things that I came away from this week with , in terms of learning , was that different Boards certainly have different kinds of responsibilities in the Town . And one of the responsibilities of the Town Board is to look comprehensively across the entire Town . One of the responsibilities of the Town Board is to represent and make policy for the entire Town . And therefore , they come to most of the things that we discuss with a very broad view of what does on . On the other hand , there are other Boards , such as the Town Planning Board , that are responsible for enacting policies that the Town Board has already set . And therefore , often are compelled to have , much narrower views , a different kind of mindset about what happens or does not happen . And in that context , I came away from the Town Planning Board meeting on Tuesday evening thinking , in many ways the results of that meeting were inevitable . Inevitable in the following sense ; that the kinds of issues that that Board has been dealing with has , as Larry Fabbroni said , that now since 2001 with this piece of property , have been focused very narrowly on this piece of property. Working with the Town Board , Planning Board , and the Town Staff to find ways to create a development up there and that invariably looks at a lot of engineering issues that are site specific. Now this evening , the moratorium that we' re talking about is a moratorium that will consider something called a Conservation Zone . That is in the Town Board ' s purview to consider, having a Conservation Board in that area , it goes back of course to your 1993 statement of your Comprehensive Plan that this could be zoned as a conservation area , and I was kind of curious about what goes into a conservation area this week , after all of the technical discussions and particularly the technical discussions about plants and birds that may reside on Mr. Lucente' s property , and I was very interested in the purpose of a Conservation Zone , and the Conservation Zone in your Code or our Code of the Town of Ithaca , says its purpose , "the Conversation Zone is to preserve the 20 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 outstanding natural features in certain areas of the Town and to provide a regulatory framework through which development can occur with minimal environmental impact in these areas . Among the natural values and ecological importance of these areas are their diversity as a plant and wild habitat , their existence as biological corridors , their scenic views and rural character and their importance as an educational recreational resource . In addition , certain lands in the Conservation Zones contain large areas of steep slopes , wetlands , highly erodible soils and in one in the City of Ithaca , a water supply, which must be taken into consideration in planning for future development . " It also goes on to say " it is a further purpose of the Conservation Zone to preserve existing areas of contiguous open space , prevent unnecessary destruction of woodland and areas preserving existing and potential agricultural land and promote appropriate development densities and flexibility of design in development of the land . " Now, when we came before you earlier this year, or maybe it was last year , I can 't remember, time has gotten blurred , we came with three concerns about the property . One , is the impact of drainage on the properties downstream , in fact , our contention is all about , long been , that there were hydrologic saturated soil here that affected the watershed clear to Cayuga Lake . And in that context , one of the things that you all had done , and I thought was a very interesting report , was the drainage study that you had commissioned that has been referred to here . And , I might note that that drainage study has a lot of, again , very particular things attached to it , but what' s very interesting about the set of conclusions that is reached in this report , and I think it' s important to highlight this report in terms of all the conclusions and recommendations that they make , is that that if the drainage problems aren 't handled in the Town of Ithaca , they' re going to be down in Cayuga Heights pretty soon and they are there in many instances , and all the way on down . And one of the things that they argue here is that one of the problems is that there isn 't a comprehensive storm-sewer system in the shallow fragipan horizon of the glacial till soils . Traditional methods of analyze and designing for stormwater, mitigation may not be appropriate in the Northeast area . It goes on to basically say we need to think more creatively about how we mitigate these circumstances and we ' ve already heard from Mr. Wright about some of the ways in which they . . . these things need to be (tape change ) . . . mitigated is by. thinking about the Conservation Zone . After all , the Conservation Zone is also about the woodlands up there . It' s about , you know, woods can evaporate water , hold the sediment back , it' s a much larger issue . So one of the things that we should bear in mind is that we need again , to think about this development in the conservation area is looking at a much broader comprehensive problem that we need to solve as a Town , and you need to make some decisions about . One particular instance in which we talk about . . . the report talks about . . . mitigating the water there , that I will highlight for you , because , remember, we' re talking about , I don 't know whether it' s 47 or 48 , Oor 49 , two-family houses on plots of less than 3 acres that will have very little buffer zones up against the wetlands , although they may be legal . . . One of the recommendations here that I want to point out to you is " minimize the amount of impervious surface both in the proposed development and in the existing developed area to reduce the frequency of soil saturation . " "Again talking 21 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 about the problems of soil saturation and how do you go about mitigating it . I propose to you that the roofs on these very large homes , the driveways , and all of this stuff is going to be impervious material and it' s only going to contribute to more runoff. Just . . . before I finish my remarks about water runoff, let me share with you a picture of a ditch from yesterday' s rainstorm up in our neighborhood . ( attachment) I don 't have enough , so I will just pass it around , but this was yesterday , this is before the development , nothing has been done , okay ( he passes the picture( s ) to the Board ) . My third point that I want to make and then I ' ll let some others speak , is that in relationship to the ways in which the UNA has been characterized . I think , again , in terms of this mindset , I think it' s very important to recognize that the UNA is trying to talk about a larger area of . . . and how do we conserve that area and what it functions as . It very clearly, in the document that was sent to you , this is not simply about rare or species in the area . In fact , what is made clear when you read the entire document is that they are talking about preserving a biological corridor. In fact , what they are arguing here is that there is a biological corridor that extends from the Ornithology Center over to the Monkey Run area . They' re saying in this document that the wetlands , the woodlands , here , are important. The kinds of things that Mark Whitmore and Bob Wesley responded to in Jonathan ' s email , or his report , I think are somewhat taken out of context because everything has been focused on what kinds of birds are there , what kinds of plant life is on Mr. Lucente ' s property, but the argument , the basic argument about the UNA is the following , and I read from their document to the Town Board , " Characteristics such as the quality of the ecological communities presence of rare and scarce plants and animals and the diversity of plant and animal life all contribute to the high value of UNA 106 . The large size of UNA 106 is also of value in helping to maintain its ecological integrity and diversity and making it more resistant to ecological disturbances along its edges . Being large has other benefits for UNA 106 , it can support scarce forest and cheery songbirds and woodland hawks that are very sensitive to habitat fragmentation and require large intact woodlands . " We want to say that the area is an important biological corridor. That UNA 106 connects Cornell University Sapsucker Woods with the Monkey Run natural area and the long biological corridor extending along Fall Creek from the County bounders to downtown Ithaca . One other point that I would like to read from their communication to you is that they say "The hemlock , hardwood and red maple hardwood swamps found throughout the Sapsucker Woods UNA 106 are very high quality and particularly worthy of the legal protection afforded by their existing designation as Federal and State Wetlands . These valuable wetlands protect the water quality by filtering sediments and pollutants and detoxifying groundwater. They soak up stormwater runoff, store flood waters , and maintain surface water during dry periods . These swamps also provide essential water, food and habitat to hundreds of species of flora and fauna . Let me just close by saying I think as the Town Board , you have the responsibility to decide what happens to this area . I think that one of the things that should come out of the drainage report is that we need to think creatively about the drainage problems 22 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 throughout the entire area , that perhaps conservation of woodlands ensuring contiguous areas where the wetlands can be supported and survive is part of that kind of process . I ' m well aware that Mr. Lucente and his agents have made a very potent argument about the details of development , but I think that what is important right now, before we rush in and continue to develop this area , because once it' s developed we' re not going to take it back , the 270 days is very little to ask . . . it' s very little to ask about bringing in a group , for example , as been proposed , of outstanding environmental and biological and development agents . . . whoever . . . to study all the stamped data . . . UNA report is not the only stamped data that exists . There ' s also geological survey studies which have also been taken into account in looking at this area and creating this UNA. So I think a timeout is warranted for consideration in asking the larger questions , and that' s the duty of the Town Board . No one else can speak for the Town except the Town Board , so , it' s your decision and I think a moratorium is a good idea to consider in fact whether a Conservation Zone might be a partial answer to solving our drainage problems in those ditches . Thank you . Supervisor Valentino — Thank you Sir. Any questions? Next . . . Patricia Paige , 212 Muriel Street - ATTACHMENT # 6 I ' ve been here before , so you may remember, I ' m Trish Paige , and since I ' ve been here before I m going to try to bring up some new things rather than rehashing the old too much . . . I do encourage the Town Board to recommend the moratorium on the Briarwood II development . This is for many reasons . Some of which have come from new information and for the sake of time , I ' m just going to cover a few of the most important reasons here . The first reason is drainage . The drainage study provided in July by Malone & MacBroom states that , on page 36 , and as Bill has already iterated , there is a lack of a comprehensive storm sewer system in Northeast Ithaca . I ' m not going to take your time talking about the problems we' ve had up there , you ' ve heard from many , many residents about that . However , one thing I do want to let you know is that it' s not that we' re not willing to do the necessary work to solve our own drainage problems . We' re willing to spend the money ; we ' re willing to do the work . The problem is , that the only way we can solve these drainage problems is a community effort . And we' ve been asking for that , a coordinated effort , from the Town , for years . And we have not seen it. This really does require cooperation of people . Upstream as well as downstream in order to prevent the problems that we are having now. The consultant study also raised some important questions about the adequacy of the drainage plan proposed . Another quote , on page 31 , " Based on the results of the modeling completed , volumetric increases in flow are predicted for all storm events . The increases are highest for the more frequent one year return storm event , indicating that the downstream channels will likely flow full for longer and this will happen more frequently following construction . " Now I know a new plan has been developed . It sounds like it' s somewhat similar to the plan , the last plan that we saw, so I can 't imagine that that ha changed dramatically . 23 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 1 was rather surprised to hear the statement that the flattest area , because this is a very flat area , is best for development . I ' m a licensed landscape architect , I deal with all kinds of sites . . . when I see a flat contour plan for an area that I ' m expected to develop , I groan . Because those are absolutely the most difficult areas to develop because you have no where to take the water, particularly when they are perched up in the upland , you have no where to take the water and it' s not , . . typically it' s flat because it does have a fragipan or some other structure like that that is making it difficult for the water to infiltrate . In a presentation to the Northeast Community, the Town did acknowledge that there were sever drainage problems . They also admitted that they don 't have an answer, and another thing that was mentionedain that presentation , is that one thing that exacerbates drainage problems is new development . So , it' s not reasonable for the Town at this point , to approve additional development without serving , without solving some of the current drainage problems first . Now, looking at the underlying problem for our drainage problems , I finally had a chance to really take a look at the soil , Tompkins County Soil Survey, which is the agronomists and the hydrologist' s bible when it comes to soil and drainage capacity. I made a few copies . . . (Attachment 6) . . . Okay . . . let me orient you first . . . I didn 't have time , and I apologize , to label the roads , since this isn 't my day job . . . but down here is the City of Ithaca , the gray area , and you can see , just at the top of that gray area is Hanshaw Road coming through and then going up , and then up here is Route 13 . This straight line , sort of in the center, is Sapsucker Roads Wood . It' s changed a little bit with the development up there . . . Councilman Stein — I ' m confused . . . what should I look for on this map to see roads? Ms . Page — The yellow line is the road , I ' m sorry. Yellow line is the roads , so again , if you look along the running starting at the gray area , that' s Hanshaw Road , Route 13 up here , and then Sapsucker Roads Wood connecting here . The dark green soils here are the ones that are the most poorly . . . that are poorly drained soils and I ' m gonna , I hope you don 't mind , quote from the soil survey on some of these soils once I describe the map a little bit more . So these are poorly drained soils , the medium color is , let me get this right . . . somewhat poorly drained , the lighter green are somewhat moderately well drained , unless they are in a flat slope . That' s one thing that you will see in the soil survey. Whenever there is a flat area , often , it' s poorly drained . Now, there ' s a pattern here , and I will be showing you a visual here to kind of demonstrate the pattern , but you can see that the area that is proposed for development is between the Sapsucker Woods Road and the roads coming through here , of the previous , the Briarwood I and the Sapsucker Woods development . It . . . you can see that in those areas , for the proposed development , we have a predominance of the dark green soils . The area up there that has already been developed , are the somewhat moderately well drained soils , except , as I ' ll be reading you , in the flatter areas . It does get more difficult , but , these soils here are different from the ones in the previous developed property . I hope I ' m not 24 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 completely losing you . So , let me read you , in regard to the dark green soils , let me read you on the description from the soil survey . "Those are Ellery soils , which have now been merged with what' s called the Chippewa and the Ellery series consists of deep , poorly drained , medium textured soils , formed in slightly calcareous glacial till . Like the associated area soils , these soils have a very slowly permeable fragipan , 91 which we all know. Another thing noted "the fragipan is very dense and is almost impenetrable to water. " Now, these soils are found in conjunction with Erie soils , which are also , some of which are also shown on this map , and in regard to the Ellery soils , the dark green soils , and the Erie soils that are from 0 — 3% slopes , which is typical up in that area , here' s what it says , " Ellery soils have greater limitations and generally control land use . " And then it goes on to say, " Generally these areas are poor sites for housing . Water control is the outstanding management problem . " So obviously, to make the statement that , oh , there ' s bad soils all over this area , you know, this is really no different from any of the other areas in the Town or in the vicinity . That' s really not correct , and I guess I ' ll just show you this , I can just pass this out . . . (Attachment6 ) . . . you can see that the City there , the gray and the ( inaudible ) , and what this demonstrates is , when looking at the larger, the big picture , which I think is important for the Town Board to do . . . Again , we ' ve got Cayuga Lake coming down here . . . the City . . . look for the dark green soils . . . if you look in this area , they really are congregated , primarily , up in our neck of the woods . Historically , if you look in this area , geologically , what you ' ll find is that there were a series of. . . a major wetland system that went from Groton , all the way down to , basically , Hanshaw Road . And this creates kind of an overall ecological system that really does not repeat itself in the rest of the county . And you can see , the green area coming all the way down , through Sapsucker Woods , and extending to Hanshaw Road . Supervisor Valentino — Could I just ask about the colors? The more golden colors that we see over here on West Hill , and a little bit here in the Northeast , are they . . . what would that be? Ms . Page — Those are more , those have better drainage , and the blue ones are soils that are over glacial till . Primarily they are the Hudson soils , which are well drained . There are some Rhineback mixed in there which are not as well drained , but they drain to the Hudson , because they are typically not on flat . So , the point of that is when you look at this overall , the blue areas and the lighter colors really are the better ones for development . Supervisor Valentino — Where does this map come from ? Ms . Page — It comes from one of the GIS websites that I use . Supervisor Valentino — These are very interesting . Ms . Page — So , when we look at the fact here , that we have this series of wetlands that have traditionally , historically come down here , gradually the , many of these wetlands 25 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 have been filled , throughout , in fact , chances are there are some being filled right now, but , wetlands are protected and to say that Mr. Lucente is doing us big favor by protecting our wetlands in a little disingenuous , because he is required to protect the wetlands and if more than , typically, a half an acre of wetland on the Army Corp wetlands is being filled , then you have to mitigate by providing additional wetlands , and , sometimes even two-times the amount of wetlands . The other point made about Sapsucker Woods , where wetlands have been filled , many , there was a large area of wetlands actually , that sat , that the Ornithology Lab created as part of that project . They created some beautiful , valuable wetlands. So , to say that they just filled wetlands , again , is , is just not correct . So , this does lead me to my second point . First was drainage , the second is the potential degradation of the wetlands and the surrounding natural area . The debate about whether or not this area is ecologically valuable being based on whether or not a specific puttyroot plant resides on this land is misrepresenting the requirements of a Conservation Zone . For one thing , the fact of the matter is that there are a series of wetlands on this property that the developer' s ecologist has delineated . These wetlands are part of a historical system . They are considered valuable , I ' m sure you all know, because they clean the water, recharge our water supplies , reduce flood risks and provide plant and wildlife habitat . One clear evidence of this is that it' s the only, one of the only natural resources that the Federal Government protects . Doesn 't protect trees , typically , unless they are very special , it really . . . our Government does not protect much , but they do protect wetlands and I tell you , the communities that I have worked with , typically, in fact , I can 't think of one in the last five years that I have worked with where they didn 't fiercely protect their wetlands . Another concern that Malone & MacBroom just touched on , is that according to the Full Environmental Assessment Form , almost , just slightly under 14 acres of trees are planning to be removed as part of this project. Although we haven ' t seen the new plan , now that the grading has been worked out , it will be interesting to see the new Environmental Assessment forms . Part of the , I assume there will have to be a new one , since things have changed . . . it will be really interesting to see how much of the wooded area will be impacted . The removal of forested area is a problem for many reasons , including the fact that anyone who does stormwater 'design knows , wooded and shrub areas absorb excess stormwater runoff much more effectively than areas where the trees have been removed , potentially increasing the concerns about flooding . The other important point here is that the removal of vegetation around the wetlands , because there' s no buffer, they will be removing trees right next to the wetland , that will severely impact the wetlands . In my experience , this is over the last several years , I have been commiserating with fellow landscape architects and civil engineers , that the , because in the populated areas such as ours , the existing sites left for development are typically the more difficult to develop . That' s made our job much harder, but this is an example of where we' re seeing , we are down to really the point where the most difficult area is being , now being developed because really it' s the last area left and there' s problems with it . 26 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 I ' ve also had experience working around wetlands . I was involved in one project that I hate to admit , destroyed a wetland , and it was unfortunate , and it was not intentional , but it does happen , particularly during construction when you ' re working right up next to a wetland , there are situations that get out of control . As I mentioned before , many of the acres of trees to be removed fall within , right adjacent to the wetlands and there' s no doubt , in my mind , that the removal of these trees will have a huge impact . In addition , there are four large detention ponds being built . . . well , I don 't know how many at this point . . .the ones I saw previously were very large , very deep , they' re being built directly adjacent to the wetlands or very near to it . . . I don 't think that anyone can argue that a series of large , deep detention basins , right near the wetlands will have no effect on the natural wetlands system . Everyone agrees that our wetlands are an important natural resource . We must provide them a larger buffer in order to adequately preserve them . And I just have one more point and I ' ll quickly go through it . Town responsibility. It is the responsibility of the Town Board to accept the roads , the infrastructure , the storm drainage , and so , this is a very serious matter for you to consider. A moratorium will allow you time to consider these issues and the Town ' s future roll in this development . The typical developer' s role is to develop a property , maximize its profits , then turn over the road and infrastructure to the municipality and move on . That' s their job . That' s the developer' s job . It is the Town that will be left with the responsibility , ongoing expense and liability to maintain the roads , stormwater system , to prevent additional flooding , and to protect the valuable resources of the wetlands . Maintaining four large detention basins that are sitting near, well , the plan I saw, right on the residential property lines , and directly adjacent to a wetland is a very difficult order. Detention basins don 't take care of themselves . They silt in , believe me . They stop draining if not periodically maintained . We saw that up . . . I worked with a couple up on Eastern Heights whose basement was flooded , a couple of times , their yard was flooded numerous times from a drainage basin that wasn 't maintained and over flooded and the Town did give them money to fix it . They actually had to put in several thousands of dollars of their own money . So , you do have to maintain those structures . Also , these detention basins are deep and the consultant wanted them a foot deeper. The Town must consider the liabilities of these basins directly next to residential properties . So these are just a few of the many concerns and questions , therefore , my belief is that it is prudent and appropriate for the Town to declare a moratorium on further development in this area both for Briarwood II and any other potential development . And if you have any more questions about this , I would be happy to explain . Supervisor Valentino — Thank you . Who would like to be next? Adrian Williams 27 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 My name is Adrian Williams ; I had the chance to speak before this Board before . I ' d just like to add a few comments to the things that have been said tonight thus far. I ' d like to urge this Board to go forward with the moratorium . I think it' s the appropriate thing to do at this time , especially given all of the information that - has come to light in the past six months or so , including the letter from Nancy Osman and Robert Wesley and Mark Whitmore from April defending the ecological value of UNA 106 . Mr. Fabbroni tonight has suggested there are , let' s see , what' s his phrase , " mistakes , gross mistakes and errors" in that letter. I urge you to take a look , a close look at that letter and read it closely. I think you will see that the document supports and defends the ecological quality of the whole of UNA106 which comprises Sapsucker Woods and Cornell ' s Lab of Ornithology as well as some of the property that' s in question here tonight . So , I think in that context , when you look at what the document actually says , I don 't think there are gross errors or mistakes in it . I think it' s a very appropriate document . In July , the EMC passed a resolution defending the value of UNA 106 and also in July the stormwater drainage report , as you know, was made , and given all of this evidence , I think that the imperative is stronger than ever to proceed cautiously, judiciously and responsibly when determining the fate of the southern portion of Sapsucker Woods . I just want to emphasize how I think the issue really is a broader one of habitat integrity and if we continue to fragment what is left of the broader woodlands and wetlands up there it' s going to continue to degrade the quality of what remains . And it goes for the plants as well as the animals and some of the rare hawks that live and breed near and adjacent to Sapsucker Woods . and some of these , such as the broad , or the red- shouldered hawk requires a broad , a large woodland area in order to nest as well as to feed and I think that is one very important argument that we have before us tonight in favor of maintaining what is left of the woodlands in that area . In addition , I think that the question of the biological corridor is still a very pertinent one and I would urge you to take that seriously as we need to preserve whatever is left in the connecting Sapsucker Woods to the Monkey Run and the Fall Creek area and again , given the scale of the proposed developments and the number of animals and plants that would be directly or indirectly affected , I think , the moratorium is an appropriate and prudent way to go . I think it is really the least that we could do at this point , is to pause , take a step back , gather all of the information that we have before us and hire an ecological consultant to come in and .to do their study if that' s what the Board wishes , but I think we really do need to at least pause and really reflect on what would be lost if we rush headlong into further development in this area . That , along with the very serious drainage issues , I think that it' s appropriate that the moratorium goes forward . So I urge you to go forward with the moratorium . Supervisor Valentino — Thank you . I thought I saw a hand over here . Yours . . . okay. Adam Shay , Miller Mayer My name is Adam Shay. I work at the Miller Mayer, . . 28 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Councilman Stein — I ' m sorry , I can 't hear, can you speak louder please . Mr. Shay — My name is Adam Shay. I work with Miller Mayer, attorneys for Mr. Lucente , 202 East State Street . I can honestly tell you that I had hoped not to make comments tonight , but listening to some of the things that I have heard , in somewhat the order that I have heard them , I felt it necessary to begin with . . . I ' ve been to a lot of meeting like this one and I ' ve never had a client berated before , particularly berated about a legal matter. Addressing first the privilege or quote , " privileged document" that you were handed , you can talk to your attorney about privilege , my understanding about privilege is , one of the most important things about it is , it' s waived the minute you hand something to the public . Now that document , he didn 't take it , it was given to him by you guys . At that moment it is not a privileged document . So to accuse him of doing something unethical by having that document , by reading that document or by placing that document in the record , is just simply inappropriate as to him . The addition of adding pro-forma language that' s on the bottom of all of my emails , and on lots of my colleagues' emails , to say that something is in fact privileged does not make it so . It' s something we put there . What makes it so is the content of the letter and the manner in which it' s distributed . That' s not a call for him to make . I doubt it' s a call for you to make , you can talk to your attorney , I can give you my opinion about it, but to berate a member of the public for putting into the record something he was given from a rightful FOIL request , I haven 't seen anything like it in the meetings that I have been to . Another thing that I always . . . makes me feel like I need to comment about a something is when you get read a section . of things without getting read the entirety of something . So , a member of the public read to you the purposes of the construction zones . I ' m sorry . . . did you hear me? Or can you hear me? Councilman Stein — Now I can , thank you . Mr. Shay — Okay. What I said is , another thing that I need to comment on or I need to correct , it' s important that when a Board is read a portion of something but not the entirety of something , particularly when I think that changes the import and the meaning of it . So a member of the public read to you about the purpose in the Conservation Zones , protecting spaces and etc . . . and of course what he left off was the last two sentences of section which says , " Developers should be encouraged to use mechanisms to accomplish these objectives . Developers should be used . Such mechanisms include , in large , buffer areas , and among other things , public and semi - public land dedications . " I suggest that what you have here is precisely that . Precisely that in a manner that is better than any project , or the vast majority of projects that I ' ve seen , where you ' re getting a gift to Cornell to hold land in perpetuity of 25 acres . I had intended , or debated whether to submit and read to you the letter from Cornell . I saw that it' s on your Agenda , at the end of the meeting , to discuss this letter. So I will resist my urge to read it in its entirety , but to remind you of some of the language in there , which is "that the proposed gift of 25 acres by Mr. Lucente would in fact represent a significant ecological buffer. Without any doubt , the incorporation of these 25 acres into 29 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Sapsucker Woods would enhance the long-term ecological well being of our existing preserve far more than would any scenario , including development or any other use of these acres . " And that' s from the Director of the Lab of Ornithology. Reading the rest of the letter and the entirety of the letter only strengthens that case and I ' m sure , as your agenda suggests that you ' ll review it in its entirety. You heard some talk about corridors . I would recommend to the Board that you let Mr. Carr speak again . He' s the person in this room that' s actually qualified to talk about what those are . It' s ultimately your option to do that. A couple of things that I ' ll , the first thing that I ' ll pass to you is what the , at least some of the neighbors actually think of a corridor. These are photographs , ( circcu } ated ), . . . showing a large fence erected along the boundary of the Lucente property , locking , what would be , if it were , a corridor, of course , also , any animals or things in a corridor would have to go through what is the current development and across ' a busy road to get where they' re going . One of the things you will note on the pictures is not only a fence that would block anything from coming through , but of course gates , that would allow humans to go back onto the Lucente property . And in fact , trees that were cut down on Lucente property to erect the fence and to allow better passage to get back on to the property , suggesting it' s a . . . what' s going on is " not in my backyard development" , rather than protection of an important corridor to stop , to allow animals to pass through . After listening to a number of the other people speak , I am reminded of a quote , I don 't show an origin for it , that the plural of antidote is not evidence . What you have here is . . . you have . . . on one side , experts , giving you reports , giving you statistics , giving you data , walking the land , characterizing things , studying things , and what you have on another side is someone saying , I don 't think it' s so . That doesn 't create a conflict . ' That doesn 't create a . . . something that needs to be studied . That doesn 't create a dispute . What creates a dispute or conflict is conflicting evidence. If you have something that says , well that report is wrong , here' s a number, here ' s a bird that I ' ve seen on that property that your study missed . That can warrant further study . That' s what a conflict is . But a conflict or a disputed point doesn 't exist merely because somebody says that it is so . It' s not possible for me to go through everything that everybody said and critique it one at a time , but , the nature of the comments that you ' ve heard , like, " I can 't imagine that the plan would work" , that simply can 't be enough for you to say , okay , then we need to throw it out or we need to massively restudy it . Comments like . . . it' s unfair of me to pick one person ' s comments versus any others , but to say , "well , it' s flat and therefore it won 't drain " but what is really said is it' s the flattest section , ideal for draining , and he' s got number that will show you . This is the grade of it and that' s why it' s ideal for draining , but to have that sort of be contradicted by what' s flat versus what' s flattest , just seems inappropriate . I guess in conclusion , I ' ve lived in the Town for some years and somewhat followed the local politics. I ' ve begun to follow it professionally in the last little bit and we indeed have certainly got some education about it tonight . I would , with interest , professionally , the letters to the Guest Column of the Ithaca Journal of last week about development needing to strike a balance and using the tools available to this Board to make decisions , and I guess what I would suggest is , we agree with that . I think these 30 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Allk Approved 1110812007 are ideal comments and I hope that they are not merely slogans . I think balance is precisely what you have here . What you have is a gift of 25 acres . What you have is a major buffer. What you have is something that Cornell has indeed confirmed for you . You have a development plan that provided both housing , provides a tax base and provides a major gift , a major ecological preservation . That' s precisely what balanced development is . Similarly , you have tools available to you to make your decisions . Among those tools are your advisory Boards . You send something out to your advisory boards , the Planning Board and the Conservation Boards . . . I hope that you use the tools and their conclusions as well as their reasoning when you consider this issue . Specifically , the Planning Board discussion about what needs to be fixed in the area as well as the responsibility of experts and drainage plans and the like as well as the Conservation Boards , who I think I ' m quoting , at worst I ' m paraphrasing , when they said that they walked the property , actually walked on the property , and their conclusion , your advisory board , on what needs to be conserved , and speaking of the area , other than what was being given the gift , perhaps that , what they said is , there ' s nothing there to conserve . So . . . Councilman Engman — Excuse me . Who said that? Mr. Shay — The Conservation Board , Councilman Engman — Which individual . Mr. Shay — Well , you can get the minutes , I can tell you that she was the one , two , second person on the right side of the table and unfortunately I don 't know their names . Councilman Engman — So she wasn 't really speaking for the whole Board , she was just , that was her opinion . Mr. Shay — I believe the question was , " you are the expert on birds , yes , did you walk the property , yes I actually went up there and tromped around on it . " They had a discussion about what had been done and the history of the property . The 50 ' s some of it was made into a field , but not in ( inaudible ) what had grown there was some poison ivy , some weeds , a bunch of stuff. That wasn 't the pristine woods that needed to be protected and the comment was " every thing that' s worth . . . nothing remains there to conserve . " I suggest that you get the minutes , would be better and more official than my memory , but that' s absolutely the quotes of the Board , and some of the things were indeed worse . I ' m not quite sure why it would have been recommended to them if their opinions on . . . (tape change ) . . . so in short , we urge you not to propose . . . not to accept or pass the moratorium to consider , indeed , balanced development of this nature to work look in detail as your minutes suggest at the letter from Cornell and to use the tools available to you , your advisory board . Thank you , oh , and again , if you have any questions on a corridor , I really suggest you talk to Bernie and allow him to speak again rather to take antidotal evidence as to what that is . Thank you . Arno Selco , 311 Salem Drive 31 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 1 want to thank you for bringing in the drainage stormwater experts and I just want to take a moment and to say that I think that was a terrific idea and I hope that you will vote for the moratorium so we can bring in people who are not neighbors , some of whom have a great deal of expertise , by the way , and who are also landowners . I venture to say if you put together all of the property that people in the northeast own it would amount to more property than Mr. Lucente owns . And the development that he has proposed is affecting the people in the northeast a great deal . I would be interested in what Mr. Fabbroni considers the good things that the developers are doing for the neighborhood . It seems to me that many people in the neighborhood are experiencing very serious problems because of flooding and driveways washing out and that sort of thing . I think the moratorium would allow time to bring in people who are not neighbors and also are not on the payroll of the developer. We do have a conflict regardless of what the attorney said . I think that the ' only way to resolve this conflict is to bring in people who are disinterested in the sense of object . Thank you . Those who previously spoke were allowed to make the following brief comments as no one else was interested in speaking . Bernard Carr I would just like everyone , the Board , to take a look at the August 10th letter from Cathy Baumgartner and she directly addresses the issue of the connection of UNA106 to the Monkey- Run area . There is not a direct connection between UNA106 and Monkey- Run . Based on her estimate it is at least 1 , 000 feet apart. Directly across Hanshaw Road from the property is currently residences and Cornell University has a large open agriculture area . There is not a direct connection between these two areas . In addition , I should point out that there is a direct separation between UNA106 , the northern portion of it and the southern portion of it . And the southern portion of that UNA is currently completely surrounded by development . So I think it is important to get in the record that there is not a connection there and that what you are getting in terms of natural area is directly contiguous with Cornell University. Another part of the comments that was brought up earlier related to the hawks . Those issues , page 2 that is thoroughly addressed about the bird issues. The next area was the Town is going to assume ownership of the stormwater detention areas . Those areas are on the property that is being donated to Cornell University and one of the concerns and the discussions with Cornell University at the Lab of O is that the stormwater detention areas be similar and be developed in the manner as the stormwater management facilities that are currently on the Lab of O ' s property. And the plant list and any plant list that is going to be developed for these detention ponds has to be approved by Cornell University. It is part of the agreement . I just wanted to address those and to make sure that people actually read the letter because I seriously think that the characterization of the other letter, it just doesn 't represent the site that I have looked at . Councilman Engman — Could I just ask a clarification question ? I thought you said that the parcel to be turned over to Cornell was 18 acres , but later we heard , it was 25 . So what is the . . . 32 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Mr. Carr — Basically it is 25 acres . It' s in two separate parcels . There' s two areas . There ' s the area on the north and then there is a wetland area on the southern donation area and there is a buffer on that also . Councilman Engman — And that' s the 18 acres . Supervisor Valentino — I think Larry Fabbroni is going to clear that up for you . Mr. Fabbroni — I can just tell you , Herb , that the 16 . 33 acres is immediately adjacent to the Sanctuary and 9 . 12 acres is the southern area that includes the _ wetland and the area that surrounds it and three of the ponds . Supervisor Valentino — Okay. Have we got that? Councilman Engman — umhum . Supervisor Valentino — Thank you . Is there anyone else that wishes to speak? We' d like to wind this down pretty soon if we could . With no one interested in making additional comments , Supervisor Valentino closed the public hearing at 8 : 38 p . m . and brought the matter back to the Board . Agenda Item No . 13 — Consider adoption of a Local Law providing for a moratorium on development in the northeast corner of the Town for a period of 270 days - SEE ATTACHMENT # 7 PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION Supervisor Valentino commented that the Board has a lot of information from a lot of different , interesting sources to look through and evaluate . She thought to move ahead with the consultant and the request for qualifications was extremely important . Supervisor Valentino felt the most prudent thing the Board could do was to move ahead with the moratorium because once a Unique Natural Area is lost , it is lost forever. Councilman Stein agreed with Supervisor Valentino . He expanded upon his personal reasons for the need for a moratorium and commented that people draw different lines for where balance is ; it' s difficult to find the right spot to draw the line . He understands the need for development , but too much development will change the Town of Ithaca . Councilman Stein addressed Mr. Shay and stated that just because a person is an expert doesn 't mean that every expert will come up with the same answer. He felt his personal observations of the area would not mean anything to him because he does not have training in the area and is not an expert . Councilman Stein asked co-workers at Cornell for advice on whom to hire for an independent assessment of the area and the persons that were suggested were Bob Wesley and Nancy Osman . He thought it is necessary to have a moratorium so that the experts hired would have time to make a judgment so mistakes are not made . It' s worth the time to find the answer. 33 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Councilman Engman commented that a moratorium is needed because there is conflicting evidence . There are two sides of the story and a lot of information to be understood . Councilman Engman has known Mr. Wesley and Ms . Osman for many years and they have superb reputations . Mr. Wesley and Ms . Osman are scientists and not environmental activists . They figure out what should happen scientifically in an area and make recommendations . Councilman Engman commented on biological corridors and his experience with them . He guaranteed that there was a biological corridor between Monkeyrun and the area being discussed . Councilman Engman explained that the reason the Town Board was injecting itself into the process was because they had new evidence given to them by the Town ' s neighborhood members , and the Environmental Management Council . A moratorium allows the Board to find the answer. He felt that a study would not magically clear things up , but rather it would add another piece of information and the Board would still need to make a decision . Past decisions may have been made on the assumption that one could engineer their way out of the drainage problems . With no further comments from the Board , Councilman Engman moved adoption of the proposed local law and Supervisor Valentino seconded . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 153: Resolution Adoptin_a "A LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOR A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE TOWN FOR A PERIOD OF TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY (270) DAYS " WHEREAS, for the reasons set forth in Section 1 of the attached "LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOR A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE TOWN FOR A PERIOD OF TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY (270) DAYS ", the Town Board requested Town staff and the Attorney for the Town to draft said local law for its consideration; and WHEREAS, at its meeting on August 13, 2007, the Town Board discussed the proposed local law and by Resolution No. 2007- 135 referred the proposed local law to the Planning Board and Conservation Board for their respective recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca Planning Board held a public hearing on this local law and reviewed and discussed it at its meeting on September 4, 2007, and then rejected a proposed resolution that recommended the Town Board adopt the proposed local law, and WHEREAS, at its meeting on September 6, 2007, the Town of Ithaca Conservation Board discussed and decided not to vote on a recommendation regarding the proposed local law; and WHEREAS, a resolution was duly adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca for a public hearing to be held by said Town on September 10, 2007 at 6:45 p . m . to hear all interested parties on the proposed local law entitled "A LOCAL LAW 34 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 PROVIDING FOR A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE TOWN FOR A PERIOD OF TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY (270) DAYS "; and WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the Ithaca Journal, and WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held on said date and time at the Town Hall of the Town of Ithaca and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed local law, or any part thereof; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA ') and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption of the proposed local law is a Type 11 action because it constitutes "adoption of a moratorium on land development or construction " pursuant to 6 NYCRR § 617. 5(c) (30), and thus adoption of the proposed local law is not subject to review under SEQRA; and WHEREAS, notwithstanding the Planning Board 's vote, the Town Board finds that it is appropriate to adopt the proposed local law for the reasons stated in Section 1 of said local law and to assure adequate time to obtain the study information described in the Town 's Request for Qualifications for Technical Consulting Services to Evaluate the Natural Characteristics of Certain Parcels In and Around the Sapsucker Woods Unique Natural Area (UNA - 106) in the Town of Ithaca, dated September 5, 2007; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts said local law entitled "A LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOR A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE TOWN FOR A PERIOD OF TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY (270) DAYS ", a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said local law with the Secretary of State as required by law. MOVED: Councilman Engman SECONDED: Supervisor Valentino Roll Call Vote : Supervisor Valentino, aye Councilwoman Leary, aye Councilman Cowie, aye Councilwoman Gittelman, aye Councilman Burbank, aye Councilman Stein, ave 35 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Councilman Engman, aye Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No . 18 — Report on status of Sapsucker Woods consultant RFQs - SEE ATTACHMENT # 8 Mr. Kanter updated the Board on the progress of the consultant RFQs . The final RFQ , along with a list of consultants that were sent the RFQ , were provided to the Board in their meeting packets . Councilman Engman requested that the deadline for submittals be extended until the end of the month so that the RFQ could be sent out to additional consultants that he had gathered the names of. The Board and Planning Staff discussed the impacts of extending the deadline until the end of the month and it was decided to extend the deadline for RFQ submissions to Friday , September 21 , 2007 . Councilman Cowie asked how the list of consultants was gathered and Ms . Ritter explained that she knew of some of the consultants because they were local . She found other consultants through an internet search . Councilman Stein also suggested some individuals on the list . Agenda Item No . 19 — Consider recommendation of Carrowmoor Committee to authorize Attorney for the Town and Town staff to draft local law for a Planned Development Zone Councilman Engman took the lead on the discussion stating he is chair of the Carrowmoor Committee and the Committee has met a number of times to discuss the project . He gave a brief description of the project and thought it was very intriguing because of a number of elements . At the same time , it does include 400 units that would have an impact on hydrology and traffic in the area . The Committee recommends the Town Board authorize the Attorney for the Town and Town staff to draft a local law for a Planned Development Zone for Carrowmoor. This means that the work can begin to put down on paper the items that' have been discussed verbally within the Committee . The plan would still need to come before the Town Board for approval and reviewed by the Planning Board . There are many steps for the project to go through , but this gives an indication that the Town Board is serious enough about the proposed change in zoning . Councilman Engman moved that the Town Board authorize the Attorney for the Town and Town staff to draft a local law for a Planned Development Zone for Carrowmoor. Councilwoman Leary seconded the motion . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007= 154 : Recommendation of Carrowmoor Committee to authorize Attorney for the Town and Town staff to draft local law for a Planned Development Zone RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorize the Attorney for the Town and Town staff to draft a local law for a Planned Development Zone for Carrowmoor. MOVED: Councilman Engman 36 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 SECONDED: Councilwoman Leary VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilman Burbank, aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, aye; Councilman Engman, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Cowie, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye . Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No . 20 — Consider Personnel Committee Recommendation ( s ) Councilman Cowie introduced the resolution before the Board . The resolution increases the hours of the Director of Planning position to 40 hours per week so that it is in-line with the other positions within the S category of the classification scale . Councilman Cowie moved the resolution and Supervisor Valentino seconded . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007 — 155 Approval to Increase Hours and Salary for Director of Plannin_g WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee recommends increasing the hours and salary of the Director of Planning, so that the hours and salary would be the same for all three positions in the "S " Classification, which is 40 hours per week at the annual salary of $84, 281 . 60; and WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee recommends no change to the "S " classification 's job rate at this time; Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves increasing the hours and annual salary of the Director of Planning, to salaried at 40 hours per week, with the annual salary of $84, 281 . 60, retroactive to, September 1 , 2007, and be it further RESOLVED, there is no change to the job rate for the "S " classification at this time, and any new hires will be hired and remain within the salary structure in place at the time of hire . MOVED: Councilman Cowie SECONDED: Supervisor Valentino VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilman Burbank, aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, aye; Councilman Engman, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Cowie, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye . Carried unanimously. Councilman Cowie introduced the next resolution by saying that Ms . Drake brought the idea of a sick bank to the Personnel Committee in order to help an employee currently 37 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 out on disability . He thought it was a fantastic idea and could not be more enthusiastic about it. Ms . Drake added that the Committee came up with the concept of a sick bank and decided to establish individual sick banks when needed . Perimeters were established within the Committee . Ms . Drake created a policy from Personnel Committee discussions . Councilman Cowie pointed out that the sick bank is for one particular person and that the Town would match the employees' donation of - hours . Councilwoman Leary commented that it made a lot of sense to have a sick bank . She felt that they should not specify "catastrophic" illness in the language . Someone may need to take family sick time to care for a family member. Supervisor Valentino thought Councilwoman Leary made good points for the Board to consider if they decide to establish other sick banks . Councilman Cowie added that it would serve as a good pilot. Ms . Drake explained that she mirrored the language of the Family Medical Leave Act . Councilman Burbank asked if Ms . Drake had taken a look at the numbers and if donations could be made without disrupting the system . Ms . Drake responded that she did . Councilman Cowie explained that another dimension of it has to do with psychological well - being and knowing that there is not a definite end . Ms . Drake added that the employees asked to be able to donate their sick time . Councilman Cowie moved the resolution and Councilman Stein seconded . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007 — 156: Approval to Create Sick Bank for Dani Holford WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee discussed the idea of creating an employee sick bank where employees could donate sick time to be used by another employee when they deplete their sick time due to an illness or injury out side of work; and WHEREAS, the Committee decided to create an individual sick bank, but on a case by case basis for a specific individual in need, instead of an on going larger sick bank; and WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee recommends the creation of a Sick Bank for Dani Holford, in which employees can donate 1 - 40 hours of their sick time to Ms. Holford, and the Town will match that donation; Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the creation of a Donation of Sick Time Policy and the creation of a Sick Bank for Dani Holford, in which employees can donate 1 -40 hours of their sick time to Ms. Holford and the Town will match that donation; and be it further 38 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 RESOLVED, the employees donating time will abide by the attached policy and complete the Leave Donation Authorization Form . MOVED: Councilman Cowie SECONDED: Councilman Stein VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilman Burbank, aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, aye; Councilman Engman, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Cowie, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye. Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No . 21 — Consider Appointment of the Town Clerk 8EE ATTACHmENT # 9 Ms . Drake directed the Board ' s attention to the information in their packets , which included a memo , proposed resolution , and the resumes of the top three applicants . Supervisor Valentino added that Councilwoman Leary , Councilman Engman and herself served on the interview committee . The committee called back three individuals for second interviews and decided unanimously upon the candidate before the Board . Councilman Engman thought that they had a wonderful group of candidates and any of the candidates would have done a fine job , but Ms . Billings had much more experience and a lot more ability to get along with everyone in the Town . She is a top- notch candidate and he is very enthused to have her join the Town . Councilman Engman moved the resolution and Supervisor Valentino seconded . Ms . Brock pointed out typographical changes . Third whereas , " posses" should be " possesses" . In the first resolved , " appointment" should be "appoint" . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007 — 157: Appointment of Town Clerk WHEREAS, due to the August 30, 2007 retirement of the Tee Ann Hunter, there is a vacancy in the full time appointed position of Town Clerk; and WHEREAS, the Interview Committee comprised of Supervisor Valentino, Town Councilpersons Herb Engman and Patricia Leary and the Human Resources Manager interviewed 6 candidates from the over 40 who applied for the said position; and WHEREAS, the Interview Committee has determined that Karen Billings, possess the necessary knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of the Town Clerk and make the recommendation for appointment; Now, therefore, be it 39 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby appointment Karen Billings as the appointed Town Clerk, effective September 17, 2007; and be it further RESOLVED, this is a full time salaried position based on 37 % hours a week position, at an annual salary of $59, 000, in Job Classification "Q " with full time benefits; and, be it further RESOLVED, the said appointment is for a term continuing until the 1St day of January next succeeding the next biennial Town election to wit, January 1 , 2008, in which she will be eligible for a new two year appointment. MOVED: Councilman Engman SECONDED: Supervisor Valentino VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilman Burbank, aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, aye; Councilman Engman, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Cowie, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye . Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No . 22 — Consider Consent Agenda Councilman Stein moved and Councilman Burbank seconded the consent agenda . TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 158 : Consent Agenda Items. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the resolutions for the following Consent Agenda Items: a. Town Board Minutes b . Town of Ithaca Abstract C. Bolton Point Abstract d. Disposition Listing e . Appointment of Account Clerk Typist — SCLIWC f. Reclassification of Technical Services Assistant — (SCLIWC) g. Extension of Project Assistant — Engineering MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilman Burbank VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilman Burbank, aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, aye; Councilman Engman, aye; Councilman Stein, aye, Councilman Cowie, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye . Carried unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 158a : Town Board Minutes of August 13, 2007 40 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has presented the minutes for a Regular Town Board meeting held on August 13, 2007 to the governing Town Board for their review and approval of filing; now therefore be it RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby approve for filing the minutes for the meeting held August 13, 2007 as presented at the September 10, 2007 board meeting. MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilman Burbank VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilman Burbank, aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, aye; Councilman Engman, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Cowie, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye . Carried unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 158b: Town of Ithaca Abstract WHEREAS, the following numbered vouchers have been presented to the Ithaca Town Board for approval of payment; and WHEREAS, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers in total for the amounts indicated. VOUCHER NOS. 4144 -- 4269 General Fund Townwide $ 68, 579. 64 General Fund Part Town $ 91112. 38 Highway Fund Part Town $ 65, 227. 09 Water Fund $ 12, 301 . 67 Sewer Fund $ 194, 963. 40 William & Hannah Pew Bikeway $ 17, 067. 43 Risk Retention Fund $ 0. 00 Fire Protection Fund $ 2041179. 75 Forest Home Lighting District $ 140. 47 Glenside Lighting District $ 54 . 77 Renwick Heights Lighting District $ 76. 88 Eastwood Commons Lighting District $ 165. 41 Clover Lane Lighting District $ 19. 82 Winner 's Circle Lighting District $ 60. 20 Burleigh Drive Lighting District $ 67. 25 Westhaven Rd Lighting District $ 213 . 30 41 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Coddington Rd Lighting District $ 126. 65 Trust & Agency $ 29725, 00 TOTAL : $ 575, 081 . 11 MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilman Burbank VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilman Burbank, aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, aye; Councilman Engman, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Cowie, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye . Carried unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 158c: Bolton Points Abstract WHEREAS, the following numbered vouchers for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission have been presented to the governing Town Board for approval of payment, and WHEREAS, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers. Voucher Numbers: 493-562 Check Numbers: 10276- 10346 Operating Fund $ 2321116. 68 1998 SCADA Capital Project $ 31448. 18 2002 Office Space Addition $ 1 , 320. 00 2003 East Hill Tank Protect $ 31705. 66 TOTAL $ 240590, 52 MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilman Burbank VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilman Burbank, aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, aye; Councilman Engman, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Cowie, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye . Carried unanimously. 42 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 158d: Records Management Disposition Listing - SEE ATTACHMENT # 10 WHEREAS, the Records Management Officer has determined that the attached listing of outdated and duplicate copies of records are eligible for disposition according to the State Archives and Records Administration (SARA) Records Retention and Disposition Schedule MU- 1 ; and WHEREAS, the Records Management Officer (Town Clerk) has reviewed and approved the disposition of the said records; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the governing Town Board does hereby authorize and direct the Records Management Officer to dispose of the records as described in the attached listing according to the procedure developed by SARA . MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilman Burbank VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilman Burbank, aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, aye; Councilman Engman, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Cowie, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye . Carried unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007— 158e : Appointment Account Clerk Typist-SCLIWC WHEREAS, there is presently a vacancy in the full time position of Account Clerk Typist in the Administration Department at Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission; and WHEREAS, the Finance Manager and Human Resources Manager interviewed candidates from the eligible listing available from Tompkins County Civil Service; and WHEREAS, the Finance Manager and Human Resources Manager have determined that Donna Kotas possess the necessary knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of an Account Clerk Typist; and WHEREAS, Ms. Kotas was appointed by SCLIWC at the September 6, 2007 meeting based on a full time level of 40 hours per week, retroactive to September 4, 200 7;Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify SCLIWC 's appointment of Donna Kotas as full time Account Clerk Typist for the Administration Department, and be it further 43 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 RESOLVED, this is a 40 hours a week position, at the hourly wage of $ 14. 50, which is an estimated annual salary of $30, 160. 00, from account number SW8310. 101 ) with full time benefits; and be it further RESOLVED, a twenty six (26) week probationary period applies and shall end effective March 3, 2008, with no further action by the Commission or Town Board if there is successful completion of the probationary period as determined by the Finance Manager. MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilman Burbank VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilman Burbank, aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, aye; Councilman Engman, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Cowie, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye . Carried unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 158f: Ratify Approval of Re-classification of Technical Services Assistant to Technical Services Coordinator.'- . ­� SEE ATTACHMENT # 11 . _ WHEREAS, the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission reviewed the job description for Technical Services Assistant and determined that the typical duties described do not represent the position accurately and the minimum qualifications eliminate any applicant that did not have municipal water experience, which has been determined as not necessary for this position; and WHEREAS, the General Manager and Human Resources Manager recommended reclassifying the Technical Services Assistant position to Technical Services Coordinator (see attached job description); and WHEREAS, the reclassification of the said position would require Dale Barrows, Technical Services Assistant, to take and pass a Non- Competitive Promotional Exam for the Technical Services Coordinator position, which he has agreed to; and WHEREAS, on September 6, 2007 the Commission approved the re- classification and provisionally appointed Dale Barrows as Technical Services Coordinator, Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify the re - classification of the Technical Services Assistant to Technical Services Coordinator; and be it also 44 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 RESOLVED, the Town Board ratifies the provisional appointment of Dale Barrows as Technical Services Coordinator, effective September 6, 2007, pending the next non-competitive promotional exam . MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilman Burbank VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilman Burbank, aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, aye; Councilman Engman, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Cowie, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye . Carried unanimously. TB RESOLUTION NO. 2007 — 158_g Extending Appointment of Project Assistant- En_gineerin_q WHEREAS, Shravya Markandeya, Project Assistant, was appointed as a temporary employee June 11 , 2007, to work on the Storm Water Management grant through Tompkins County Soil and Water, and WHEREAS, the Engineering Department typically hires Cornell University work study students throughout the year, and WHEREAS, the Engineering Department would like to keep Ms. Markandeya employed longer, however, she is not eligible for work study; and WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering has determined that Shravya Markandeya as shown the necessary knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of the Project Assistant for the Engineering Department and makes the recommendation for her extended appointment in place of hiring a work study student; Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve to extend the current appointment of Shravya Markandeya as Project Assistants for the Engineering Department, effective September 3, 2007 through December 31 , 2007; and be it further RESOLVED, this position is a temporary position not to exceed 40 hours per week, at the hourly wage of $ 10. 75, from account number A1440. 110, no benefits apply, and be it further RESOLVED, the funding for this position, not to exceed $3, 117 will be transferred from the A 1440. 406 Work Study line . 45 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 MOVED: Councilman Stein SECONDED: Councilman Burbank VOTE: Supervisor Valentino, aye; Councilman Burbank, aye; Councilwoman Gittelman, aye; Councilman Engman, aye; Councilman Stein, aye; Councilman Cowie, aye; Councilwoman Leary, aye . Carried unanimously. Agenda Item No . 23 — Report of Town Committees No reports . Agenda Item No . 24 — Intermunicipal Organizations Councilman Engman reported that he received word that Cornell is going to apply for its new five year permit and will ask that it be allowed to eliminate all the monitoring sites in the lake . It is a significant step because in the past they have suggested reducing the number of sites . They are going to recommend to DEC that all sites be eliminated . DEC apparently has said that they are going to do a much more technical study this time around whereas in the past they have done a general study . Last time DEC determined that Cornell needed to keep all monitoring sites . Supervisor Valentino added that the Water Resources Council is also going to be looking at the issue . Councilman Stein recalled that Cornell previously asked that the number of monitoring sites be reduced from 8 to 3 sites . He wondered if that was approved . Councilman Engman responded that' DEC said no . Supervisor Valentino thought Cornell was proposing to monitor the lake differently. Councilman Engman added that Cornell wants to partner with the Water Resources Council and do some general monitoring of the lake , but none of it would be specific to Lake Source Cooling . Agenda Item No . 25 — Report of Town Officials — ( See Attachment # 12 Director of Engineering Mr. Walker reported that he has some information for the energy committee and hopes that they can meet next month . Director of Planning Mr. Kanter reported that the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee is scheduled to meet September 17th at 4 : 00 p . m . Councilman Stein asked if the water rate had increased . Supervisor Valentino responded that the water rate had not increased . Councilman Stein confirmed that the water bill amount is proportional to usage , but a minimum rate does apply. The Board and staff discussed the water rate. 46 Town Board Minutes of September 10, 2007 Final Approved 1110812007 Councilman Cowie commented that customer service at Bolton Point is very impressive . Customers receive calls when there are drastic changes in their water usage . Recreation and Youth Services Coordinator Councilman Burbank announced the Tutelo Park Celebration is being held September 23rd and 24th at Tutelo Park . Attorney for the Town Ms . Brock reminded the Board that in March they passed a resolution authorizing a payment of $20 , 000 to the Finger Lakes Land Trust in exchange for an agreement regarding the Babcock property. The Town was supposed to assure that open space would be maintained and that public access would also be maintained on the property . She has been working through some of the issues with that including a rule against perpetuity. The attorneys working on it have dealt with it the best they can and she is hoping to bring an agreement to the Board in October for approval . Agenda Item No . 26 — Review of Correspondence No comments . Agenda Item No . 27 — Consider Adjournment Upon motion by Councilman Stein , seconded by Councilwoman Gittelman , Supervisor Valentino adjourned the September 10 , 2007 meeting of the Ithaca Town Board at 9 : 41 p . m . Respectfully Submitted , arrie Coates W - it ore Deputy Town Clerk Next Meetings : October 4 , 2007 — Budget meeting October 15 , 2007 — Regular meeting 47 TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I , Carrie Coates Whitmore , being duly sworn , say that I am the Deputy 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 OF PUBLIC HEARINGS : Proposed local law amending the Zoning chapter of the Town of Ithaca Code to add water-related educational uses and additional yard regulations to the Lakefront Commercial Zone And Proposed local law providing for a moratorium on development in the northeast corner of the Town for a period of 270 days Location of Sign Board Used for Posting : Town Clerk' s Office 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Date of Posting : Wednesday, August 15 , 2007 Date of Publication : Friday, August 31 , 2007 Carrie Coate hitmore , Deputy Town Clerk , Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS : TOWN OF ITHACA) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31St day of A g t 07 . i Notary Public PAULEITE NEILSEN NOM Public, State of New 1a* No. 01 NE6156809 Qualified in Tioga Counter fission Expires Decsrnber 4. 20 TOWNQF' RHACA NOTICE OF , PUBLIC HEADINGS - . fNOTICE•IS HEEBYGIV; tEN that the Towa Board of e. It 6"'. hold the following ,public hear, : in , t .,.the Ithaca' Town 'Hall r•2.15 North.'. Ti ' a Street, ' Ithaca �NewY + on''Monday, Septe,mber 10, 4007 • x ` • ` 6 $0 'p m for the ppur. I sedlilocal . lawramending ' 'the Zoning chaptei.of the Town of Ithaca ,Code':ao . Ladd wdterrelated educ' fhonal5uses and -' difional ;yyard regulations . to . the Lakefront g .Commercial r e and ' 6 45 p.m e foq, a put- pose of .conslderi a ro; posed local law' promnngg for a moratonurn on °deveFd opment In the north `e`ast car- ner of tfi'e .Towq, for°o parr- hod of 2Z0 days, and ' FURTHER NOTICE IS' (GIVEN that at such tune and pplace all persons?inter rested in 'the proposed) local laws maybe hedrd . con cernin the same, and': . SFURTHER NOTICE• . IS GIVEN; othat indMduols- with vsudl 'or_ heait6- irr • ppirrnenes : dr other. "speciaF needs wlil be prov,ded':�vith; assistance as nece;saryry, upon request persons; de sin ng_assistancetmusl'riwke>° a'request to the Town;ClerkE notless'fhon 48 hours'priar ' to. the .' a blic !hearing .? � 'Co ies e- s lo ," cal laws are_ on hle, and ?available'for' review during iregular office hours at,;the @Town Clerk's Office,l'21'S`° tNadh icI 'Street Ithaco,' New Yolk Monifay{ througgh Friday,A. 00 td400pm. i Tee Ann Huller; °Town Clerk `` Dafeil: Avgust 15 2007 ; :T n !^ 1 A• ppi�p qq`' RS�.ia r:, v `^ e , �.t lllt L�.t TOWN OF ITHACA FJ AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I , Carrie Coates Whitmore , being duly sworn , say that I am the Deputy 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 OF ADOPTION : Local Law amending the Zoning Chapter of the Town of Ithaca Code to add water-related educational uses and additional yard regulations to the Lakefront Commercial Zone Location of Sign Board Used for Posting : Town Clerk' s Office 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Date of Posting . Wednesday, September 12, 2007 Date of Publication : Wednesday, September 19 , 2007 Carrie Coates Wffitmore , Deputy Town Clerk , Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS . TOWN OF ITHACA) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of qtember 2007 . Notary Public V PAULETTE NEILSEN , Rob" Public, State (of Nj4 No. 01 NE6166809 Oualified in Tioga County, �) Commission Expires Decemli¢ar 4*' 9Q& 'Section 3 'Chapter2 0 t�Zomng) Q`rticle XVIII Lakefront Commercial= Zones) .of the - Town <Ithaca Code; ' is amended by:i addmg ` Section 270 t' 142 1 as,follows _ :' .,.) ••-` K "270 1'421 Addrtron• `i ofyand regiilahons : `� t ' ` i <In taddition to they ifd,I .TOWN OF RHACAt 'regulations applicable to°all j NOTICE OF ADOPTION Commercial Zones' th'e. fol-;< E I`I fS HEREBY GIVEN ; i lowing - reqquirements . shill' {I-i applyy to lakefront Comme�- ' lthat ata regular meeting of 4 66h 1,cidhZ6nes . l , tihe Ithaca down Board field i q:, Mimmumrsetback from+ + September '1-0 2007 , the shoreline 1 An yy inci al!) Town ,Board'-_ duly adopted building, parkingp , ar"a;' 3 lthe followmg;local law'::' : ' pcdbana azelio,; 1 5 li L � .. ^v Ig � kbo6th6use or;other,`acces o'1 LLOCAL LAW NO $AF' rrystructure 'excludmg such THEMAR 2007: ;uncovered :;fpcihhes ' as. ALOCALLAW' ' - ''-t {docks piers, wharves ='sea lwblls boat ramps boatlif}s;. . li AMENDING�,THE;; boat hoists and mooringgs; ZONING 'CHAPTER`OF " ` )shall be located at leost;30 THE TOWNN OF ITHACA '( feetinland from the Ordina .�f , CODE TO ADI)MATER- t High Watei tine of=tlie;(%RELATED:EDUCATIONAL` t 1 s o_re me USES APWADDITIONAL ` F B :Where site pplan appro-- YARWREGULATIONS ` ;� Nkis regmredFelsewhere .in- I. TOTHE LAKEFRONT this„chapter for adevelop =, COMMERCIAL ZO, - w: merit or activity, the , site: J i plan review shall include r`e 1-1 Be rf enactetl by the Town' view of.the adequacy, loco;`. $oard of theTown�of Ithaca i ti on ” arrangement, size," de , as sign; and general 'site coin Secfion 1 `;Chapter 270 i Pdr. of p" �ro osed 'strua (Zomn ) = Article I I {fermi Lures mclud' ers nobgy� of? the =Towne_ of ,) docks wharves Sea walls Ithaca Code; Secti on 270 ;.t boat 'lifts beRhoists, boat 5 entitled .."Definitions;" is,{ ramps and moorings. The, ; amended by,addmg tfie`fol Plannuig B6ar8, during site: `l owing'defimtionsfor ' ORDIJ plan£ review may establish, NARYY � HIGH S,jWATER a * ' mmmum „'wetback of 't I LINE t i N ? lgfqteriA.6n 30 feet from:r "ORDINARY HIGH WA . ; e Ordinary High Mat er JER LINE The line on,ithe, (shore estdl lished7vbyo,;the' �a'honb bydthe Board of dtf e.' I f .fluctuahonsof water an'd in`� ” Ip'reservation. and protection`, dcated by pphysical charac ` of "`sensdrve "environmental . tenshcs such as clear note features and;`;the mainte' ral tine imptessedyon , the: nance of the wooded 'cho'r bank shelving changes. m actei of tfie-shorehne area jhe character of soil de ; (if , applicable) as well" shuction oftferrestnal'vege ` scenic 4,viewi and vistaii tatwn the presence of -.htter.j Where a site Ian exists-. and c�ebr s or attic{�appro- an approved odihed site; praate means that consider' lan. shall be re uired 0 the chara', 1.n I. , o- I-, I £any of the thresholds s eci{'I t8urroundmg a> as -% } thed 'm i`§,"270:19.1l of, thisi fit, f f chapter are met, includingg" I Section 2 ° Chapter 270, (but riot limited"to proposed fZoning) . aArficle, XVllt, fchon es to or additions of, lakefront ' ` Commercial 'g ozones)`bof fhe �'' Town ,Iof (pers; docks wharves and£ j similar structures where.i I Ithaca Code`- Section 270 , 2 fsucfi"cfanges.or additions'11 141 t entitled � Pnncpal;� rmeet'"a 270-.191 threslrt I ruses 6bth6rized4by-"i ecial 3 g r . , Y P old # Permd only 'I rs amended Section 4 . :In the event: gy adding subparagraph F` that sany portion of this law treading as_follows x is declared myand b a" f 101` ,,- Institution ofr higher rcourf; of competent Iunsdic= = 1Y rnmgcfdcilrties principal ition .,the validity ,of the re'. Tl °"" dedicated to r wgte'r- ry marring portions °shall not; related research education )be; dffectecl by'such declo- and recreational actnities; ' ' SI ration of invalidity P eluding dormit ory acconr Setron 5 i This local` �modations " low ' shall take effect uppoin' publication of the local. law ' or ,ar abstract=of same -in--'I the.�official newspaper 'of'f the,Town,`;' or upon,its filing# _ with :'t_he New York Secreto- o ry EState ver whiche isrth last to occur Cgrrre Coates - 'Wf1ltmOre w t ,� ° UDeputtyy Town Clerk, st q£ ' Se tembec 11 2007. ke 9/ 1907 ,�y�q5 'C3.[�s i j ( i t r t J�• k ', k C poi .. eraJ3u ��'' 9:�'.'� � ; .�J '-ti �"' .; x,._< . a.,.,c �'-t[&'dt";ri�al � t ;" . t - •d TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I , Carrie Coates Whitmore , being duly sworn , say that I am the Deputy 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 OF ADOPTION : Local Law providing for a moratorium on development in the northeast corner of the Town for a period of two hundred seventy ( 270) days Location of Sign Board Used for Posting : Town Clerk' s Office 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Date of Posting : Wednesday, September 12 , 2007 Date of Publication : Wednesday, September 19 , 2007 Carrie Coates WHitmore , Deputy Town Clerk , Town of Ithaca STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS : TOWN OF ITHACA) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of Sept ber 2007 . AN aP�url PAULETTE NEILSEN Notary Public, State of New Yo* _ No, 01 NE61 W8o9 {qualified in Tioga Courtly . tO+runlssion EVIres Deoe er 4, $0 ` 1 -(cJ Arylications.will be determined-by the'Compre-, hensive . TIcin and;, Town; Code provisions in effect at TOWN OF 1THACA` (2( Section 2 deElares a ' the time of•such de"termino- NOTICE OVADOPTION moratorium for 270 days tions and not as of the date, from the'Jocal la'w's 'effec- ' of the .lo'cal law, A LOCAGLAW tive date that prohibits the - �'(d) ' Apdcants are in- PROVIDING FOR A following :actions on Town formed that the Town'Bciarcl MORATORIUM ON.4 . j, of Ithaca Tax Parcels 70=10- i is considerin g : changes to DEVELOPMENT' 3.5 (24 16 +]-;acres ; 73' ithe Comprehensive Plan IN THE NORTHEAST 1 -2.2` (29:35 :+/ `. aciees); - ( and . Code wliich may'ad. CORNER;OF6THE TOWN 73- 1 -8 1 , (240 +/; -acres); - dress "or, affect ..the, issues FOR A PERIOD OF and 73 1 -8,22- (23 .34 +/- raised.by' their opplications, . TWO HUNDRED _ acres), regardless of . the and which may allter the de- ' SEVENTY' (270) DAYS submittal orrecei t !of any , terminations thereon b'ythe- appplication prior,to the lo. : 'Planning Board or ZBA; ;NOTICE (S - HEREBY GIV- cal Iaws effective date, uw fe) The Planning Board fN, that at a regular meet- less "permrtted -undei Section ' and ZBA shall not issue any ;ing held on the l0th.dayof+ 3 ti, '; preliminary or final appro-; Septemberi ?. 2007 - '-thee (a) Acceptance;°consid' val of,`rany;gpplication sub- '.Town Board'of the Town of. eration prelirnin6ry appro` tect to the' moratorium dur-t Ithaca duly adopted a.local ' val orf`inal(appraval. by thel ing its term_, - : , t law, an abstfact 'of which ' i Town Planning Board of (4) S0iori 4 describes' follows any plan or application fort the waiver. , process by, ABSTRACT OF subdivision .ot any pares cel (which :a ,,property owner LOCAL LAW ., - • ' Imay^ appeal to 't eWiownj I Said local :lo"W imposed .a; I`into two (2) or mote lois :Board to'waive the above' ( (b) Acceptance consid ; rohibiiions for 270 day moratorium on ;de tp good cause yelopment . in . the northeast: ',eaj,,!,ion,. preliminary ovaL6pPne shown. The factors consid 1c6rner` of the Town of PP Y' ,ered ' by 4h6 .-Town Board: Ithaca as follows , Town Planning ;Board of are unnecessary hardship! (1 ) Section - 1psets -ouf the any'site plan or special per to the petitioner; the prof-1 ; findings ands purpdse; fo7' mit'' 'ects harmony with' ;com the law. They include; the'- 6 (c) Acceptance consid mumty • cf aracter, - whether; Towns Comprehensive eration preliminary appro ithe applicationis consistent Plan 'and Park ' Recreation`: val o'r_finahapproval b'y the , with interim, data; recom tood Open Spacd; Plan 'des-`i lTown-,Z6nmgToord of- Ap j 6endation-s' or conclusions iggnate the lands�co'verecl IS '; peals (ZBA) . any special. twhich maybe drawn at the ' the law as 'appropriate for< approval time of the; public hearingg j " Conservdtion /Ope'nj (d) ;Acceptance, consid from the'Town's review rid ;Space" and `!Recommend-' ergt"on preliminary- appro -study and whether the ap- ed for 'Conservation Zoo-: val 6r';(inal approval-by the hplicahon ;is ,consistent with , f• ZBA' of 'an a licahon. for i ro oI d , new .or amended ' ing, resppectrvel thei Y ,FP PP p- , - . ITompkins" County Envirmrl variance m connechon with 16ws ordinances or regula- , mentafMdnagement Coup 1 any actMty prohibited by tions that may exist at . the ' the locahlaw time of the' ufilic .hearin :cil`has designated inucheof , t p g I he lands ds a'Unique :Natu-1 ;(e) The issuance. of Sechon4„'also sets forth` the ral Area the'Town hbs :ie ) building perms 6y a Town pprocedure and time frames , ceived new. ' information Code ' nforcement Officer for waiver o phcations' and about flora. and faung in ; un connechon ;with any ac Town Board, consideration , aril the ecological si nifr' trviy prohibited fiy. the :locdl of same .. , can of, this llmque -Nato ION ' } (5) Section 5 .sets forth : rol Area the` Tovin Board'' (f) -The creation or ezten-1 4the authori under which i c .t I'sion ` of ;anywnew Town oil th'e local,%la is-tiadopted ; $as' also received new ' iri- I nvatestreef and formation n -from consultants ( P and states the 'local ' .law i,and a .Cornell N.professorj (g) The issuance of, any' takes ° pprecedence ' over about 'the ' hydrologq , and permit for therextractionori specified ?inconsstent ptov_i- ,f ' impermeable Soil foyer - in`", deposit of fJl aotl related ;sions of-'New York State` ( this - area that,- le' d`to satu- , products ppursuant to : Seo- 'laws and-Town Code provi Mated soil' c6nditions ' ancl hon -270217",of the Townf sions pgrsiiaritto the New surface flooding - tkb'Town f Code. - jYork,State ,Municipal H'o'med Board will review _existing i (3J -Si 3 : . exemp}s� tRule Law `These inconsis ` plans and information and from the moratorium the is- ,tent prowsions` mdude time ; perform a 'stuffy to` deter- Isuance• 'of buildmg, 'permitsT jlimrts for specified Planning , ' mine whether conservation i for one dwelling-'(one= or l Board and ZBA .actions; zoning should 'be extended! jtwofamily) oreach fox,par-! hearings; and tcel cand on subdivision of `determinations : Town of Ithaca TOWN BOARD 215 North Tioga Street September 10 , 2007 5 : 30 p . m . PLEASE SIGN4 Please Print Clearly , Thank You Name Address _!A o coo, C`� 11 i 1 Q, 2��d o 1 p h i2c1 !� h e G ` h fir- 'j ►� .�� wL_ :J 1� -- ` 61- Cod, P(gc'�000�D Coo F RiNrI4� 5 icA ,d o4� G LZ� 12A 1 / 0 Town of Ithaca TOWN BOARD 215 North Tioga Street September 10 , 2007 5 : 30 p . m . PLEASE SIGN4N Please Print Clearly , Thank You Name Address ( V11 E6MC III w4 cowl to 14 kC � , Ly 11 r5v C&e' a" Afl 14-&St A " Ise � et_ChcnFn e ` � 3 G 3 C h o, r � me 1+ h c1 c c�, 1" I� so gj y cc� �- FW Q .��r Vll i 1 D Aaa o fLe Town of Ithaca TOWN BOARD 215 North Tioga Street September 10 , 2007 5 : 30 p . m . PLEASE SIGIo 4N Please Print Clearly , Thank You Name Address `ePlt 9iO4/4*e 07� .� SQ Xg� �, ��,� S , �� --t P ( 'U � /eSpa� r ?v� r� , 3� �Yd V'�� V ✓L %JEYSI K }� 1Ii ✓ �I�� 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD ATTACHMENT # lA 1640 Hanshaw Road , Ithaca , New York 14850 S. K . c.A. 607/257- 1822 Fax : 607/257-5470 rOWIMNS COUNTY www. spcaonline . com +� � . � f Aug � ! J 3 0 2007 ; L jATTEST __-__ ITtiAC TA O� ^ JJ CLEg!' 3 August 27, 2007 ----- Ms . Catherine Valentino Supervisor, Town of Ithaca 125 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Supervisor Valentino, As you know, the Tompkins County SPCA has contracted with your town for many years to provide animal control services as mandated by NY State Ag & Markets law. This letter is to inform you that I have recently determined that the Animal Control program at the SPCA is drastically under funded. In other words, the SPCA has subsidized this state mandated service and has been operating at a substantial deficit for years. Consequently, we have spent down our reserves and found ourselves in an emergency situation as we look forward to next year. If changes are not made, the SPCA is in real danger of going out of business. I believe we would all agree that losing our community ' s SPCA would be tragic, not to mention the ramifications caused if every town in the county were to lose its service provider for animal control . I also believe that this problem we are facing is a problem best addressed and solved by the community, as opposed to an SPCA issue for us to tackle alone. It is in the face of our financial crisis and with the spirit of community collaboration that the Board of Directors and I submit the following proposal for your review. 2008 is right around the corner and the time for preparing our budgets is now, if not already passed. We understand that major changes to contracts and extraordinary increases in fees are impossible to achieve at this point in the year. That being said, we need to increase our revenue from animal control contracts enough to keep our doors from closing next year. Without a significant increase, SPCA will be subsidizing 75% of the dog control costs in 2008 . With the proposal detail below, we will be subsidizing 40%. Therefore we are proposing that each municipality' s contract fees will double for 2008 , thus contributing approximately $350,000 toward the program budget of $ 579,460. For 2008 the town of Ithaca' s animal control contract amount will be $41 ,400. In addition, the TC SPCA would like to formalize the discussion about animal control for 2009 and beyond. We are willing to work with representatives of each of the T h e S o c i e t y f o r t h e P r e v e n t i o n o f C r u e l t y t o A n i m a l s municipalities within Tompkins County collectively or possibly the Council of Governments to develop such a plan. We would like to examine the question of animal control, who should provide it, what services are necessary and what the real costs are. We would like to look for a long term solution working with all the municipalities in the County, and have a plan in place for 2009 and beyond by June 30, 20080 In the coming weeks we can work together to finalize our animal control contract for 2008. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to call me with any questions, comments or concerns regarding next year' s contract fee. Sincerely, A(/ Abigail Smith Executive Director 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD ATTACHMENT # 1 Senior center Month Proclamation Town of Ithaca , New York Whereas , older Americans are significant members of our community , investing their wisdom and experience to help enrich and better the lives of all generations ; and Whereas , Lifelong has acted as a catalyst for mobilizing the creativity , energy , vitality and commitment of the older residents of Tompkins County ; and Whereas , though the wide array of services , programs and activities , Lifelong empower older citizens of Tompkins County to contribute to their own health and well - being and the health and well- being of their fellow citizens of all ages ; and Whereas , Lifelong affirms the dignity , self worth and independence of older persons by facilitating their decisions and actions ; tapping their experiences , skills and knowledge ; and enabling their continued contributions to the community ; Now , there , I Cathy Valentino do hereby proclaim September 2007 Senior Center Month . And call upon all citizens to recognize the special contributions of Lifelong participants , and the special efforts of the staff and volunteers who work every day to enhance the well - being of the citizens age 50 and over of our community . Town of Ithaca Supervisor y / L / 2 o Signed ' n Ithaca New York This JJj &r day of September 2007 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD ATTACHMENT # 2 Monday, September 10, 2007 Dear Members of the Town Board, I am writing to express my deepest thanks to Mamie Kirchgessner as well as the Board for providing what has been an extremely valuable service to our organization . I am employed as the Aquatics Director at the YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County, and have had the occasion to utilize the services of the Student Work Initiative several times . If you will indulge me, I ' d like to share a couple examples of how the Student Work Initiative has made a huge difference to the Ithaca YMCA and all the people we serve . Justin Song was one of the first people Mamie brought to us . Mamie thought he might be appropriate for a swim instructor position . Justin was a very well-spoken person, but he had no experience working with children and no real swimming background . Were it not for the Student Work Initiative, I would not have considered him for the position since training him would be too costly . We took Justin on and he started quite slowly . He worked as an assistant for several 5 -week sessions while he learned how to interact with the children and how to organize a class . After several months working mainly as an assistant for our classes on the weekends , Justin took over some classes of his own . This summer, he was one of our most requested instructors and some of the classes he is teaching this session have wait lists . I have lost count of the number of children that are safer in and around the water today because of his contributions , not to mention the job skills and experience that Justin has acquired because he was given an opportunity through this program. At the start of this past summer, I was extremely short staffed. I had dozens of classes that had no teacher assigned to them, and despite very costly advertisements in the Ithaca Journal , online , and in-house, we had received very few applications . I had contacted local organizations like the Red Cross with no luck. I was quite nervous about how I was going to safely teach the huge numbers of children that we would serve over the summer. I called Mamie hoping she would have a name or two that I could use and she was able to provide me with four staff that proved invaluable to our program over the course of the summer. Three of the staff had qualifications in either swimming or working with children that enabled me to hire them outright, and one was brought on board via the Student Work Initiative . I have no doubt that without Mamie ' s assistance, we would have been in dire straits with regard to our ability to provide a quality program. She has been a lifesaver. I am a very strong believer in what is being accomplished with the Student Work Initiative and hope that it will be expanded in the coming year. Sincerely , Joseph Donley Aquatics Director YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County SEP - 10 - 2007 01 : 54 PM CLARESRIDCECOTTAGE 2565318 P • 02 Dear Mamie , Vicky and Meghan, The residents and myself from Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage want to say thank you for all that you have done . The youth employment program is a great learning tool for the teenagers of our community . Meghan and Vicky have been exceptional . They have an amazing ability to work with the elderly who have Alzheimer' s disease and or dementia. These two young ladies were committed to their responsibilities and obligations at Alterra. They were enthusiastic and gentle and so respectful of the residents and the staff. I cannot say enough, positives about Meghan and Vicky . I enjoyed working with these two young ladies and supervising them. I am so happy that Marnie called Alterra and got the ball rolling with these two wonderful girls. Mamie is a remarkable woman and her dedication to the teenagers of our society is honorable. I hope that Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage and the town of Ithaca will be able to continue this wonderful employment program for the teenagers in our community . With heartfelt thanks Valerie VanAmburg Life Enrichment Coordinator, Patricia Clark Life Enrichment Assistant beu t cb*'*u Steep Hollow Farm 812 Elmira Road Ithaca NY 14850 September 9 , 2007 Dear Ms . Kirchgessner , Please pass our thanks on to the Town Board for the great first work experience my daughter , Arianna , had this summer . She wanted to get a summer job , but had never worked before . After reading about the summer work program in the Town newsletter we called you . You knew just what we needed to know about paperwork and possibilities . Arianna was able to work at the Bookery II and it was a great experience for her . She was given work that she felt capable of doing , and was told that her work really helped the bookstore , so she was proud to have been part of a great team . She got to know the wonderful staff at the Bookery II ; a whole new support system for her . She finally wants to read something more than Harry Potter books ! All on her own , she made lists of interesting books she saw on the shelves , then went to the Tompkins County Public Library to check them out . Well , she bought some at the bookstore , but she was quite frugal . So now Arianna has a much better sense of money and expenses . Her paycheck went into her own account , and she was able to pay for a summer trip with a friend , buy presents for friends , pay for supplies to repaint and refurnish her room , buy a few lunches and snacks , and save for a class trip coming up this spring in her Humanities class at Ithaca High School . She ' s really proud to be able to afford these things from her own salary . Thank you for making her first work experience wonderful . Sincerely , Christianne White arnie Kirch essner om : Christianne [cw812 @twcny . rr. com] ent : Sunday, September 09 , 2007 4 : 34 PM o ; recreation @town . ithaca . ny . us Subject: Thank you from Arianna's mom Thanks for summer work, Ariann . . . Hi Marnie , we hope to be at the reception Monday night , and here ' s a letter . Thank you so much for making this available for her . It was just a great great thing all around . She came out of it proud of herself and her abilities , and with money in the bank . Now why can ' t I do that ? ! Anyway , thanks , it was really great to have the chance to be part of the program . Christianne 1 118 Randolph Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 August 30 , 2007 Mamie Kirchgessner Ithaca Town Hall 215 North Tioga St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Mamie, I want to thank you for providing Anna the opportunity to work with you this summer. It was an ideal first job experience ! She learned valuable work skills and increased her self-confidence . The projects you selected for her were well-matched to her interests and capabilities, thus contributing to her enjoyment and work satisfaction. I especially appreciated the flexibility of your work program. Being able to vary her work hours allowed Anna to tend to family commitments and other interests as well as meeting her work responsibilities . Thank you for your guidance and support and for giving Anna a very successful experience . . We ' re very fortunate to have the excellent program that you and the Town of Ithaca provide . Sincerely, Vivian Hsiao v h �- 0 % f v �� �- % �j lie c o v�) C�U i - n h `e-- � p } Piry, 10 , Z Oc) ' 7 � P Cie , S 1�7vU j 56cce,,r � � m ' 117 eL GI , S rd, VY7 d l 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD ATTACHMENT # 3 0 11 11 11 11 11 11 Town Assigned Project ID Number Town of Ithaca Environmental Review SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM For UNLISTED ACTIONS Located in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, NY PART 1 - PROJECT INFORMATION ( To be completed by Applicant or Project Sponsor) 1 . Applicant/Sponsor 2 . Project Name Local Law Amending Chapter 270 of the Code of the Town of Ithaca Town Board Town of Ithaca to add water-related educational uses and additional yard regulations to the Lakefront Commercial Zone 3 . Precise location (street address, road intersections, prominent landmarks, etc. or provide map : ) Lakefront Commercial Zone, including 1000 East Shore Drive (for Merrill Sailing Center proposal) and three other parcels on East Shore Drive Tax Parcel Numbers : 19.-2-29 ; part of 19-1 -5.22 ; 19- 1 -6; 19- 1 -7.2 4 . Is proposed action : NEW? EXPANSION ? MODIFICATION/ALTERATION ? _X_ (Amendment of Town Code) 5. Describe project briefly : (Include project purpose, present land use, current and future construction plans, and other relevant items) : Enactment of a local law to amend Chapter 270 of the Code of the Town of Ithaca to add water- related educational uses and additional yard regulations to the Lakefront Commercial (LC) Zone. The proposed amendment would allow the construction of the Merrill Family Sailing Center, which would include a 6,787+/- square foot building with observation deck, a boat storage shed , and improvements to the parking area and boat unch area. Said structure would be used for various Cornell University- sponsored educational activities . In articular, the educational "use" of the site is not allowed in the Lakefront Commercial Zone, and would require e amendment of the Town Code. (See attached for details) Three other parcels are also zoned LC . 6. Amount of land affected : The entire site is approximately 7 . 8 +/- acres . Initially (0-5yrs) +/-7 . 8 Acres (6- 10yrs) +/-7 . 8 (>10 yrs) +/-7 . 8 Acres 7. How is land zoned presently? Lakefront Commercial (LC) 8. Will proposed action comply with existing zoning or other existing land use restrictions? Yes NO If no, describe conflict briefly: Educational use of the Cornell site requires an amendment of the Town of Ithaca Zoning Code by the Town Board . This is an amendment of the existing LC zone. 9. Will proposed action lead to a request for new : Public Road? YES NO X Public Water? YES NO X Public Sewer? YES NO X 10. What is the present land use in the vicinity of the proposed project? Residential X Commercial X Industrial Agriculture Park/Forest/Open Space _ Other X Please Describe: Cayuga Lake immediately adjacent, Cornell Lake Source Cooling Plant 11 . Does proposed action involve a permit, approval, or funding, now or ultimately from any other governmental agency (Federal, State, Local?) YES _ NO X If yes, list agency name and permit/approval/funding : 12. Does any aspect of the proposed action have a currently valid permit or approval? YES _ NO If yes, list agency name and permit/approval. Also, state whether it will require modification. If the Town Board approves INhe requested amendment of the Town of Ithaca Code, then the Cornell Merrill Sailing Center application will o back to the Planning Board for final site plan approval . I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/Sponsor Name (Print or Type) : Catherine Valentino, Supervisor, Town of Ithaca Signature and Date : Alb,PART II - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (To be completed by the Town ; Use attachments as necessary) Does proposed action exceed any Type I threshold in 6 NYCRR, Part 617. 12 or Town Environmental Local Law? YES NO X If yes, coordinate the review process and use the full EAF. B. Will proposed action receive coordinated review as provided for unlisted actions in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.6 YES NO X If no, a negative declaration may be superseded by another involved agency, if any. C. Could proposed action result in any adverse effects associated with the following : ( Answers may be handwritten, if legible) C1 . Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production and disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly : See Attached . C2. Aesthetic, agricultural, archaeological, historic, or other natural or cultural resources? Community or Neighborhood character? Explain briefly : See Attached . C3 . Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish, or wildlife species, significant habitats, unique natural area, wetlands, or threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly : See Attached . C4. The Town 's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of use of land or other natural resources? Explain briefly : See Attached . C5. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? Explain briefly : See Attached . C6. Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in C1 -05? Explain briefly: See Attached . C7. Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy) Explain briefly : See Attached . D . Is there, or is there likely to be controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts? YES NO X If yes, explain briefly: E. Comments of staff , CB , other attached. (Check as applicable.) PART III - DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (To be completed by the Town of Ithaca) Instructions : For each adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial , large, important, or otherwise significant. Each effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting (i . e . urban or rural) ; (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d) irreversibility; (e) geographic scope, and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting material . Ensure that the explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately address. Check here if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAY occur. Then proceed directly to the full EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration. X Check here 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 AND provide on Attachments as necessary the reasons supporting this determination. Town of Ithaca Town Board Name of Lead Agency Preparer' s Signature( If different from Responsible Officer) Catherine Valentino Chairperson ame & title of Responsible Officer In Lead Agency Signature of Contributing Preparer DATE : ) a dDU1 ignature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency PART II — Environmental Assessment : Local Law to Amend Chapter 270 of Town Zoning Code : Lakefront Commercial Zone Lead Agency: Town of Ithaca Town Board A . Action is Unlisted . B . Action will not receive coordinated review . C . Could action result in any adverse effects on, to or arising from the following: C1 . Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production or disposal , potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? No significant adverse effects are anticipated relating to air quality, water quality or quantity, noise levels, traffic, solid waste, or potential for erosion, drainage, or flooding as a result of the proposed action. This proposed action is the adoption of a local law to amend Chapter 270 of the Code of the Town of Ithaca, to allow water-related and educational uses and additional yard regulations to the Lakefront Commercial Zone. The proposed amendment would allow the construction of the Merrill Family Sailing Center to be located on a 2 . 54+/- acre parcel at 1000 East Shore Drive. The proposed development would include a 6 , 787+/- square foot building with observation deck (inclusive of a 5 ,466+/- square foot building " fire area" ) , a 1 ,200+/- square foot boat storage shed, and improvements to the parking area and boat launch area. Said structure would be used for various Cornell University-sponsored educational activities . The Town of Ithaca Planning Board reviewed the site plan for the proposed project and granted preliminary site plan approval and issued an affirmative recommendation to the Town Board regarding the proposed local law at their meeting of August 7 , 2007 . The Zoning Board of Appeals granted an area variance with conditions for the location of the boat storage shed at their August 20, 2007 meeting. The Sailing Center property is owned by Cornell University and is known as "East Shore Marina. " The site contains three small buildings, boat launch, onsite boat storage, bathhouse, a private commercial marina, and a leased park (East Shore Park) . The applicant plans to demolish one of the small buildings, an existing 1 ,212+/- square foot structure that currently contains Cornell Sailing Club equipment and boats, and replace it with a larger Sailing Center structure that will contain offices, classroom space, men and women locker rooms and bathrooms, training and meeting rooms, an observation deck, storage space, and mechanical rooms . The LC zone also includes three other properties, located on the east side (non-lakeshore side) of East Shore Drive/NYS Route 34 . One property is a 3 +/- acre portion of a larger parcel that contains the existing Cornell Lake Source Cooling plant on the non-LC zoned portion and vacant land on the LC-zoned portion. Another property is a 2 . 08+/- acre site containing the significantly fire-damaged Lowery warehouse building (an existing non-conforming use in the LC zone) . The final site is a small , . 19+/- acre vacant parcel located within the Village of Cayuga Heights adjacent to their sewage treatment plant. The specific changes in the uses on these other sites will have to go through separate Planning Board site plan approval and environmental review processes, just as the Merrill Sailing Center project is currently going through the review process. Site topography, access, and traffic specific to the Sailing Center project: The topography of the Sailing Center site is relatively flat, with a mix of gravel , lawn, and some shrubs and trees along the shoreline and throughout the parking lot. There are boat trailers stored on the property acid several boats docked in the marina. There are also a few sailboats and some smaller watercraft docked along the shoreline and in an area just north of East Shore Park. The Sailing Center site contains one access point from East Shore Drive (NYS Route 34), which serves as ingress and egress to the existing marina and Town-leased East Shore Park. The driveway into the site contains a slope in excess of 15 %, and is further dissected by railroad tracks utilized by an active rail company as frequently as twice a day. The entrance is currently arranged in such a manner that vehicles exiting the site must idle on the tracks while waiting to exit, with the steep slope and existing vegetation creating site distance- problems looking north. Additionally, the Ithaca Fire Department cannot currently get their ladder truck into the site, mainly due to the difficult slope at the access/egress point and the narrow entrance . This situation is not expected to be exacerbated by the proposed expansion of the existing use or the zoning amendment. However, the applicant should explore ways to mitigate the slope at the entranceway to improve the existing conditions . The Fire Department suggests minor improvements such as widening the entrance of the site a bit to allow a ladder truck to transition onto the site without as much difficulty, and adding more asphalt at the entrance to reduce the slope slightly for motorists . The Sailing Center applicant has submitted a site utilization and traffic analysis that represents existing and proposed site uses, transportation methods , parking requirements, and occupant capacity, broken down by season and time of day. The existing site contains approximately 79 parking spaces (approximate, given that the parking area is gravel and spaces are not striped) . The proposal includes reorganizing site circulation and increasing the gravel parking area to accommodate 85 total parking spaces . Exhibit 5 in the applicant' s parking analysis reports a maximum of 77 vehicles parked on the site during peak weekend use. Yet, the maximum number of individuals on the site appears to exceed the number of vehicles . This is because many of the people onsite carpool in university or program-sponsored vans, including those involved in educationally related events, receptions, and "regattas . " Based on the applicant submission, staff believes the proposed parking plan is adequate to serve the needs of all the uses on the site. Under no circumstances would parking be allowed on NYS Route 34/East Shore Drive. From the materials presented, there does not appear to be a significant change or increase in the use of this site or internal circulation patterns associated with the Sailing Center proposal. Other than the concern regarding the entrance to the site noted above, the Ithaca Fire Department has no concerns regarding internal circulation and believes there is adequate onsite turnaround space for emergency vehicles . Site access, topography of the other LC-zoned properties : The remaining LC-zoned properties are located on the east side of East Shore Drive/NYS Route 34 . This area is significantly more sloped than the LC-zoned property on the lake shore, although the overall slope appears to be 2 less than 10% . Site access appears to be clear and free of significant traffic impediments for the two properties that are developed and contain structures and/or driveways (Cornell and Lowery sites) . The small Cayuga Heights property appears to be accessible from the Lowery parking lot in the rear of the property and from the adjacent Cayuga Heights sewage treatment plant . It contains a mix of trees and lawn with some asphalt paving near the rear lot line . The Lowery property is significantly developed with large paved parking areas and a recently fire-damaged warehouse. It is unlikely this warehouse structure will remain standing in its current condition, but there are no immediate plans for the structure (fire still under investigation) . The vacant portion of the Lake Source Cooling property contains a driveway that connects to the Lowery property. This property is currently vacant, with some small trees, lawn and a large stream and thick vegetation on the northern side near the Lake Source Cooling plant entrance . The property is also located within Tompkins County Unique Natural Area 102 , Renwick Slope, consisting of lake cliffs and containing some very rare plant species (although it is not known if these species are located on the Cornell property) . As noted above, any specific changes in the uses on these properties will have to go through separate Planning Board site plan approval and environmental review processes . Stormwater management, drainage, and erosion control for Sailing Center site (note: changes to the other LC sites would be subject to their- own stormwater management, drainage, and erosion control reviews, which would occur in conjunction with any site plan reviews of those parcels) : The proposal to construct a larger Sailing Center building and boat storage shed, and to enlarge the gravel parking area will increase the amount of impervious surface on the site. Impervious surfaces, especially parking lots, are known to collect a variety of pollutants, and therefore impacts to water quality need to be addressed . The Sailing Center applicant submitted a stormwater management plan which is contained on sheet " L3 " of the application materials (located in the Planning Department files) . The plan consists of two water infiltration trenches with stone surrounded by loamy soil , one located around the boat launch area and one located along the lakeside edge of the parking lot . The proposed infiltration trenches are designed to collect and filter runoff from the site, including sediment and pollutants, thereby preventing runoff from draining untreated directly into the lake. These stormwater infiltration trenches will improve water quality and reduce some of the surface water volume while recharging the groundwater volume. The Town of Ithaca Engineering Department reviewed the proposed stormwater management plan and drainage calculations and believes the plan and calculations follow the guidelines outlined in the NYSDEC Stormwater Design Manual . The infiltration trenches will require an operation and maintenance plan. Because the proposed Sailing Center project does not disturb more than one acre of land, the project will not require a NYSDEC Pollution Discharge Elimination System ( SPEDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Construction Activities (GP -02 -01 ) . According to a letter from the NYSDEC , dated May 18 , 2007 , the project will also not require NYSDEC Protection of Streams, Navigable Waters, or Freshwater Wetlands Permits . The proposed stormwater management plan noted above will alter drainage flows onsite. Runoff should flow across the parking lot into the infiltration trenches, which will then filter out sediment and pollutants and allow water to infiltrate into the soil . Also, water coming from the 3 J 24" culvert across East Shore Drive will be redirected through a swale to the 48 " culvert to the north. The proposed Sailing Center project will also include the implementation of temporary sediment and erosion control measures such as silt fence and check dams to prevent erosion and trap sediment from the disturbed areas . These practices shall be constructed per the NYS DEC Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control . The Engineering Department reviewed the proposed sedimentation and erosion control plan and recommends temporary check dams in the proposed drainage Swale/ditch located along railroad in addition to the silt fence to control erosion during construction . C2 . Aesthetic, agriculture, archeological , historic, or other natural or cultural resources, or community. o�ghborhood. character? Sailing Center site: NYS Route 34 (East Shore Drive) has been designated by the NYS Department of Transportation ' s Scenic Byway program as part of the "Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway. " The applicant submitted to the Planning Board a visual analysis for the project, including before photos and after simulations as seen from Route 34 and from other locations around Cayuga Lake (across the shore, in a boat on the lake, and from Stewart Park) . The analysis indicates that, other than in the immediate vicinity of the site, there remain several clear views of the lake along Route 34, both north and south of the project site . The proposed construction of the Sailing Center and boat storage shed is not expected to obstruct views of Cayuga Lake from those traveling on East Shore Drive (Route 34) . Additionally, the proposed building materials will consist of naturally stained beveled wood -look siding and trim, which will give both the Sailing Center building and the boat storage building a residential style, like many of the homes along the lake, and will further allow both structures to somewhat blend in with the surrounding landscape. The proposal will therefore be in character with the surrounding community and will not create significant negative aesthetic impacts . Currently there is one light fixture mounted on a tall pole located in the center of the gravel parking lot . The proposed lighting for the project includes two light poles for the parking lot (one replacing the existing fixture) , and nine wall sconces for the main Sailing Center building. The proposed lighting complies with the Town' s Outdoor Lighting Law in terms of cutoffs, shielding, and lumens . The lighting location, low lumen count and fully shielded elements will prevent unnecessary glare and spillage from the project onto the lakefront and in the open parking lot. Other LC-zoned sites : The proposed zoning amendment to include water-related educational and institutional uses is not expected to have significant aesthetic or neighborhood impacts on the remaining LC-zoned sites . The Cayuga Heights parcel is likely to remain vacant or be utilized for the adjacent sewage treatment plant . The Lowery site is already built out and in use as a warehouse, although the recent fire damage to the main structure will likely result in the demolition of the structure (which would be a positive aesthetic impact) . The Cornell vacant parcel could be developed for hotel or restaurant use, or future " water-related " educational use, but again, any proposals would be subject to site plan and environmental review where visual impacts and neighborhood impacts would be thoroughly explored . 4 1 C3 . Vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species , significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? Sailing Center site: There are no plans to modify the existing marina area or construct the buildings in a way that will affect existing fish/animal and plant species . All proposed construction will be on land and in the existing disturbed areas . The applicant has submitted a landscaping plan for the project that includes a mix of lawn and some plantings around the building. Currently, there are a few large trees located on the parcel and within the parking area, as well as overgrown shrubs and grass along the lakeshore. There is no landscaping proposed for the parking lot, although the applicant has indicated an intent to preserve existing vegetation on the site. Established trees and existing significant vegetative growth should be preserved and maintained . Other LC-zoned sites: No impacts to vegetation or fauna, fish, shellfish or wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species are expected with the proposed zoning amendment. C4 . The Town ' s existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of land or other natural resources? Sailing Center site: The Sailing Center property and main building is currently used by Cornell University' s Physical Education Department for equipment storage, sailing, boating and board sailing classes for the Ithaca Youth Bureau, Cornell Adult University, and the Cornell Sports Camp Program . The Cornell Colleges of Engineering and Arts and Sciences also utilize the property for classes in Natural Resources, Engineering Hydrology, and Biological Sciences . The Cornell Windsurfing Club leases the smallest storage building on the property. The Town of Ithaca leases and maintains the small park with gazebo along the northern portion of the parcel . Cornell University leases and maintains the small commercial marina at the southern end of the parcel . The applicant has indicated in a letter (by Al Gantert, dated April 10, 2007) that these current uses will continue unaltered with the proposed Sailing Center expansion . The existing and proposed educational use of the Sailing Center site is not currently permitted in the Lakefront Commercial Zone (or in the remaining three LC-zoned properties) . The Lakefront Commercial Zone allows boat harbors and marinas as uses by right and restaurants, hotels, club houses, public utilities, and mixed commercial and residential uses by Planning Board Special Permit . A zoning amendment is therefore required from the Town Board to allow the onsite educational uses that will be held in the new Sailing Center building (classes in large and small boat sailing, board sailing, water skiing, limnology, hydrology, natural resources, etc.) and could be included in potential future development of the remaining three LC-zoned properties . Although the Lakefront Commercial Zone allows intense uses such as hotels and restaurants, those types of intense uses are impractical on the Sailing Center property, with the narrow lot, the rail line dissecting the property, lack of adequate water service, the difficult entrance, and the historical use of the site as a private and public boat launch and sailing area. The proposed Sailing Center appears to be a more practical and compatible use of this commercially-zoned site. The proposed zoning amendment will allow a slight increase in the density of the land use 5 on the Sailing Center property, with the larger educational building and increased impervious surface of the site. The actual use of the Sailing Center property will not change. Other LC-zoned sites : The small Cayuga Heights parcel is owned by the Village of Cayuga Heights and is part of the Village of Cayuga Heights sewage treatment plant. The parcel does not have direct access to East Shore Drive or the lake, is too small to support a hotel or restaurant, and is not likely to be affected by the proposed zoning amendment. The Lowery property does have ample space and road access to support the existing and proposed uses, although it is currently a non-conforming industrial use. An educational use would change the use of the site, but would not likely increase the intensity of the use. The vacant Cornell property located adjacent to the Lake Source Cooling plant also has ample space and road access to support the existing allowed uses in the LC zone and the uses in the proposed zoning amendment . Any use above the existing vacant land would be an increase in the intensity of the use. C5 . Growth subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? The proposed action will allow water-related educational uses in the Lakefront Commercial Zone. The proposed additional yard regulations will require minimum shoreline setbacks for all structures . C6 . Long term, short term, cumulative, or other effects not identified in C1 -05 ? None Anticipated, C7 . Other impacts (including changes in use of either quantity or type of energy)? Sailing Center site water service upgrades : The existing six-inch water main that traverses the Sailing Center property is currently too small to handle the existing water flow in the area. The Ithaca Fire Department is not able to test the fire hydrants near the project site due to inadequate fire . flow and pressure in the area. Additional development requiring connection to the current service without first improving the system will likely exacerbate the water flow situation and, therefore, negatively affect public health and safety in this area. The Town of Ithaca plans to replace and upgrade the existing water main as part of the proposed 2008 Capital Improvements Projects . Once the new water main is constructed, presumably in the summer of 2008 , the site will have sufficient water pressure and flow to accommodate the proposed development and any future developments in the other LC-zoned properties . In the meantime, the Ithaca Fire Department has recommended the installation and use of a temporary water tank to serve the water and fire suppression needs of the proposed Sailing Center building. The Sailing Center applicant has been working with the Fire Department and the Town Engineering Department on this issue and has included the temporary water tank in their preliminary plans . If approved by the various boards, the proposed Sailing Center building will likely be constructed in late summer 2007 and may be operational by summer 2008 . There is a 6 chance that the town water main will be replaced prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the Sailing Center. It is generally not recommended to approve a development based on future water service availability. However, the Sailing Center building will be a relatively small , seasonal use facility that may be constructed around the same time as the completion of an already planned Town water main improvement project for the area. Given the timing of the proposal and the water service improvements, staff believes the proposed temporary water tank may be a viable temporary solution for the project . D . Is there, or is there likely to be, controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts? No controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts is anticipated . PART III . — Staff Recommendation, Determination of Significance Based on review of the materials submitted for the proposed action, the proposed scale of it and the information above, a negative determination of environmental significance is recommended for the action as proposed . 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( E-mail )' ; 'Jeff Cowie' ; 'Pat Leary; 'Peter Stein ( E-mail )'; 'Sandra Gittleman ( E-mail )'; 'Will Burbank (E-mail )'; ' Eva Hoffmann' ; 'Fred Wilcox; 'George Conneman'; ' Hollis Erb; 'Kevin Talty' ; 'Larry Thayer' ; 'Rod Howe' ; 'Susan Riha' Cc: 'brock @clarityconnect. com'; Susan Ritter; 'dyk2 @cornell . edu' ; 'mcw42 @cornell .edu; 'frw2 @cornell .edu' Subject: Meeting With Mark Whitmore and Robert Wesley Regarding Sapsucker Woods UNA- 106 To Town Board and Planning Board : I met today with Mark Whitmore and Robert Wesley to discuss their letter of April 27 , 2007 that was addressed to the Town Board and Planning Board regarding the Sapsucker Woods UNA- 106 (Nancy Ostman , the other author of the letter is out of town until the end of August/beginning of Sept. ) . The purpose of the meeting was to try to clarify some of the information provided in that letter and obtain more details on some of the authors' observations in the letter. The following is a brief summary of the points discussed at the meeting , which focused on these questions : 1 . What criteria were used to identify the revised UNA boundaries in the 1999-2000 UNA update that was done by the County EMC , and why were the Lucente properties added to the 1999-2000 UNA revision ? Robert's recollection is that there were no specific criteria used to revise the UNA, but that the extension to include the Lucente parcels was probably related to the presence of the wetland , more specific mapping techniques that were available since the original UNA designations , and the need to buffer the lands protected in the Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary. 2. Where specifically within UNA-106 were the scarce plants, birds of special concern and other species cited in e letter observed ; were those species specifically observed/ reported as being present on the Lucente perties? I asked whether any of the scarce plants listed in Table 1 on page 2 , the 3 hawk species listed on page 3 in the Sighting Report, the other birds of special concern listed in the Sighting Report, the wood turtle listed on page 3, threatened birds listed in the Sighting Report, or the West Virginia white butterfly mentioned on page 2 , were observed sported specifically on lands owned by Lucente . The response for all of these was very general and not conclusive. Robert specifically said that he does not know if any of the scarce plant species had actually been observed on the Lucente lands . Robert and Mark also could not say whether any of the other species referenced above had been observed on the Lucente lands . When I indicated that the Town is looking for further documentation regarding specific locations of bird sightings and the other wildlife and plant species noted, Robert and Mark indicated that they have no documentation that would provide any information beyond what was included in the letter. Mark said that he would contact a local expert ( Bob Darion ) to see if there is documentation regarding sightings of the West Virginia white butterfly. The result of our discussion is that it remains unclear where these species were observed , and there appears to be no clear documentation as to whether any of these species were observed on the Lucente properties . If such documentation is required , it was agreed that the Town would probably have to hire an independent consultant to conduct an inventory and evaluation specific to the Lucente properties . [Note : If the Town Board decides to do this , such a study would have to be conducted before plants lose their foliage in the fall .] 3. What is the significance of the plant species listed as scarce (Table 1 on page 2) and the birds of special concern (Sighting Report attached to letter and referenced on page 3 of letter)? Robert indicated that he had prepared a report regarding rare and scarce plants in Tompkins County, and that he would send me a copy, but that the report does not specify where plant species are located . Robert added that the designations of "very rare", "rare" and "scarce" are based on number of occurrences of the plant species in the Cayuga Lake Basin (not by individual plant but by sites where the plant has been observed ) . The designation of "scarce" indicates that between 6 and 20 occurrences of a species have been observed in the Cayuga Lake Basin . [Note : Table 1 on page 2 lists scarce plants that have been found in UNA-106 (the one very rare species has not been seen recently) .] Mark also indicated that Jillian Liner, who works for Audubon New York, and is stationed at the Lab of O . , might have more information regarding the significance of the designation of "birds of special concern", but that their understanding , as stated in the Sighting Reports , is that the designation is a warning indicator that birds so designated should be monitored , but that current information does not l iify listing these species as endangered or threatened (refer to the list of these species on the Sighting Reports ) . ert and Mark indicated that in addition to the information in their letter, they are concerned that a change in hydrology drainage of the Lucente site that could result from the Briarwood Il . development could adversely affect the ecological tat of the UNA. We all agreed that predicting the impacts of changing hydrology on the ecology of a site is a very difficult thing to do, and that experts would only be able to speculate on this . 1 I am sure that we will be discussing the above further with both the Town Board and Planning Board , but at this point, I wanted to give you all a status report on how this discussion went. Please feel free to contact me if there are any questions on the above . Jon Jonathan Kanter, AICP Director of Planning Town of Ithaca -- 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273- 1747 FAX: (607 ) 273-1704 email : jkanter @town . ithaca . ny. us z 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD ATTACHMENT. # 4 N J N O O a m N 'N �►- fn O a J O U LL F- .O >' O O d � _O J O m O D O O O (D J Q O +' ai U) to IIf L J E O N / ° > U) � N O (A m W co L F E +' t O v w J cn CL o a m «� r i z n a0 3: 3Q. n E fu m (D 00 > vOi .c: W m � tm rte/ W ui W UO d (� C X4918 L L m VIP t9 M a O nip LL r. 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Yes TREES The mapped soil type is recognized by. the NRCS as : Coyer ��$tdfus �� � . ��.�'� -���!� ` ������ • - � �� - � � � 0 Hydric • E] Soil with potential hydric inclusions ❑ Non-hydric arya ovata 40% FACU ' cer rubrum 20% FAC Depth of A horizon : 8_0 (in . ) Mottled r7e7s A horizon soil texture: A horizon matrix color (sand/silt/clay/loam/other) Loam Dominance = 60 50% = 30.0 20% = 12.0 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr El 10 yrW 3 2.5 y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - B horizon soil texture: SHRUBS 2 (sand/silt/dayAoam/other) , , Species Cover IStatus .,' ; B horizon matrix color SilULoam Fraxinus pennsylvanica 5% FACW ' Lonicera tatarica 2% FACU 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr El 7.5 yr El 10 yr ❑ 5 Mottle abundance: 2.5 yW 5 y ❑ Other - E 3 (few/common/many) Common B horizon mottle color, if present Mottle contrast: Dominance = 7 50% = 3.5 20% = 1 .4 2 .5 yr ❑ 5 yr El 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr W (fainUdistincttprominent) HERBS 2.5 y El 5 y ❑ Other - E= 6 Prominent y £ Spacies ,_> ' ' Cover > Staters ' Impatiens capensis 50% FACW Hydric soil indicators : dophyilum peltatum 20% FACU ' ❑ Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime aria petiolata 10% FACU- ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑ Redoximorphic Features rex pensylvanica 5% FACU ❑ Suifldic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils With Organic Streaking or High saema triphyllum 5% FACW- ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer alium sp. 2% FAC 'Ilium grandiflorum 2% FAC Upland soil indicators : smunda cla oniana 2% FAC ❑ Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles Matrix chroma greater than 2 Remarks. HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ?FNo"l Depth of surface water: (in .) Dominance = 96 50% = 48.0 20% = 19.2 VINES % Area inundated : ❑ 1 -25 ❑ 26 75 ❑ 76 100 Is soil saturated ? FNo Depth to saturated soil (in .) or ❑ Surface Other evidence of hydrology? ❑ Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) © No Primary indicators : Secondary indicators : Dominance = 50% = 20°k = ❑ Inundated ❑ Saturated in Upper 12 in. ❑ Oxidized Root Channels ❑ Water Marks ❑ Drift Lines in Upper 12 Inches Percent of Dominant Species that are 50 .0° 0 ❑ Water-Stained Leaves OBL, FACW, and/or FAC: ❑ Sediment Deposits ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands ❑ Local Soil Survey Data Greater than 50% of plant species are ❑ ❑ FAC-Neutral Test FAC or wetter. Upland Indicators : Less than or equal to 50% of plant © Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter. indicators observed. emarks: Remarks : JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? No Is the Sample Plot a Wetland? No Is the Hydric Soil Criterion Met? No Additional Is the Hydrology Criterion Met? No Remarks : Prepared by: Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. Rev. 6/99 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET Project: LUC-1491 Ithaca Site Sample Plot No. : A-211 Date: 5122/03 Town/County/State Ithaca I Tompkins / NY Community Type: Deciduous Forest Upland Investigators : M. Machut, B. Carr Flag No. : A-108 Field Photo (roll/frame): Do normal environmental conditions exist at the plant community? (if no, explain): Yes VEGETATION SOILS Different than ( * = Dominant species in each stratum ) Mapping Unit: Erie-Ellery channery silt /Dams mapped? Yes TREES .The mapped soil type is recognized by the NRCS as : ' rSpec�es ^ Cover Status, °= © Hydric ❑ Soil with potential h_ ydric inclusions ❑ Non-hydric Fraxinus pennsylvanica 15% FACW Depth of A horizon : . 8_0 (in . ) uercus alba 15% FACU ' Ca rya ovata 15% FACU Mottled ETe'ssl A horizon soil texture : (sand/si lt/clay/loam/other) A horizon matrix color Loam 0 2.5 r❑ 5 r ❑ 7.5 yr 10 yr® { Dominance = 45 50% = 22.5 20% = 9.0 y y 3 2.5 y❑ 5 y ❑ Other - —2 B horizon soil texture : SHRUBS (sand/silt/clay/loam/other) . Cover > Status : '; Silt/Loam s , ySpec�QS �� B horizon matrix color arpinus caroliniana 15% FAC ' Rosa multiflora 10% FACU 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yrd 4 Mottle abundance : Lonicera tatarica 10% FACU 2 .5 y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - 3 (few/common/many) Hamamelis vir iniana 3% FACU+ Few, c B horizon mottle color, if present Mottle contrast: Dominance = 38 50% = 19.0 20% = 7.6 2 .5 yr ❑ 5 yr El 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr © (faint1distinct/prominent) HERBS 2 .5 y El 5 y ❑ Other - s Faint rK} species ° ` CavQr , F, $tatuS„� Hydric soil indicators: • - j Impatiens capensis 30% FACW E] Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime cer rubrum 10% FAC arpinus caroliniana 10% FAC ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑ Redoximorphic Features Erythronium americanum 5% FAC- ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils with Organic Streaking or High Arisaema triphyllum 5% FACW- ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer { Polystichum acrostichoides 5% FACU- arya ovata 5% FACU Upland soil indicators : Lonicera tatanca 2% FACU ❑ Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles ❑ Matrix chroma greater than 2 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ?F'No"I Depth of surface water: (in.) Dominance = 72 50% = 36.0 20% = 14.4 VINES % Area inundated : 11 . 1 -25 El 75 El 76-100 Is soil saturated ? FN'7o 1 Depth to saturated soil (in.) or ❑ Surface Other evidence of hydrology? ❑ Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) ® No Prima& indicators: Secondary/ indicators: Dominance = 50% = 20% _ ❑ Inundated ❑ Saturated in Upper 12 in . ❑ Oxidized Root Channels ❑ Water Marks ❑ Drift Lines in Upper 12 Inches Percent of Dominant Species that are 55.600 E] Water-Stained Leaves OBL, FACW, and/or FAC: E] Sediment Deposits ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands ❑ Local Soil Survey Data Greater than 50% of plant species are ❑ FAC-Neutral Test FAC or wetter. Upland Indicators : Less than or equal to 50% of plant El Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter. indicators observed. Remarks: Remarks: JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? Yes Is the Sample Plot a Wetland? No Is the Hydric Soil Criterion Met? No Additional Is the Hydrology Criterion Met? No Remarks : Prepared by: Terrestrial .Environmental Specialists, Inc. Rev. 6/99 WETLAND _ DETERMINATION DATA SHEET Project: LUC-1491 Ithaca Site I Sample Plot No. : A-1 W Date: 5/22/03 Town/County/State _ Ithaca / Tompkins / NY Community Type : Deciduous Forest Wetland 1 stigators : M. Machut, B. Carr Flag No. : A-61 Field Photo (roll/frame): rmal environmental conditions exist at the plant community? (if no, explain) : =Yes VEGETATION Mapping SOILS Different than ( * = Dominant species in each stratum ) TREES Unit: Erie-Ellery channery silt loam s mapped? No The mapped soil type is recognized by the NRCS as : ffFraxinus peCies„ .Cover; RStatus , 0 Hydric ❑ Soil with potential hydric - inclusions Non-hydric 50% FAC ' s vanica 1 5% FACW ' Depth of A horizon : 6_0 (in . ) Mottled Fye7s A horizon soil texture: A horizon matrix color (sand/silt/clay/loam/other) Loam Dominance = 65 50% = 32.5 20% = 13.0 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr El 10 yrW 3 SHRUBS 2.5 y❑ 5 y ❑ Other - 1 B horizon soil texture: (sand/silt/clay/loam/other) ' $pecles Cover fiSfatU$ ` ,R - •�x B horizon matrix color Silt/Loam Lindera benzoin 15% FACW- ' Fraxinus enns Ivanica 15% FACW 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr El 10 yr0 4 Mottle abundance: 2.5 y❑ 5 y ❑ Other - 2 (few/common%many) Man B horizon mottle color, if present Mottle contrast: Dominance = 30 . 50% = 15.0 20% = 6.0 2 :5 yr ❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr © (faint/distinct/prominent) HERBS 2.5 Y El 5 y ❑ Other - E= 6 Distinct ,. � Pfes * � x' K * ; Coved Status noclea sensibilis 15% FACW ' Hydric soil indicators: a sp. 10% OBL ❑ Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime I ns capensis 5% FACW ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑d Redoximorphic Features ma triphyllum 5% FACW- ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils with Organic Streaking or High a benzoin 2% FACW- ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer Upland soil indicators : ❑ Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles ❑ Matrix chroma greater than 2 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ? Yes Depth of surface water: 1 .0 (in .) Dominance = 37 50% = 18.5 20% = 7.4 VINES % Area Inundated : 0 EEI ❑ 26-75 ❑ 76-100 Is soil saturated ? Yes Depth to saturated soil (in.) or Surface Other evidence of hydrology? ® Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) ❑ No Primary indicators: Secondary indicators: Dominance = 50% = 20% _ W Inundated © Saturated in Upper 12 in. ❑ Oxidized Root Channels Water Marks Drift Lines in Upper 12 Inches Percent of Dominant Species that are 100.0° 0 F-1 Water ❑ Water-Stained Leaves OBL, FACW, and/or FAC: ❑ Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands ❑ Local Greater than 50% of plant species are © Soil Survey Data E] FAC l Neutral Test FAC or wetter. Upland Indicators : Less than or equal to 50% of plant ❑ ❑ Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter. indicators observed. Remarks: Remarks: JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? Yes Is the Sample Plot a Wetland? Yes Is the Hydric Soil Criterion Met? Yes Additional Is the Hydrology Criterion Met? Yes Remarks: Prepared by: Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. Rev. 6/99 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET Project: LUC-1491 Ithaca Site Sample Plot No. : A-2W Date: 5/22/03 Town/County/State Ithaca / Tompkins / NY Community Type: Deciduous Forest Wetland Investigators: M. Machut, B. Carr Flag No. : A- 108 Field Photo (roll/frame): Do normal environmental conditions exist at the plant community? (if no, explain): . Yes I VEGETATION SOILS ( * = Dominant species in each stratum ) Mapping Different than TREES Unit: Erie-Ellery channery silt loam . mapped? No � The mapped soil type is recognized by the NRCS as: NORM Mi ,`y,� Speriles` x '` Covefp � stilttllF, tx"g `*;, ��'�� ^ - - ® Hydric ❑ Soil with poTeiatial hydric inclusions ❑ Non-hydric Fraxinus pennsylvanica 25% FACW ' cer rubrum 10% FAC Depth of A horizon : 8_0 (in . ) a inus caroliniana 5% FAC Mottled Yes A horizon soil texture: A horizon matrix color (sand/silt/clay/loam/other) Loam Dominance = 40 50% = 20.0 20% = 8.0 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr 1] 7.5 yr El 10 yr ® 3 SHRUBS 2.5 y 5 y ❑ Other - E 1 B horizon soil texture : (sand/si It/clayfloam/other) Colter r=Status , B horizon matrix color Silt/Loam a inus caroliniana 40% FAC ' 2 .5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr El 10 yr ❑ 5 Mottle abundance: 2.5 y® 5 y ❑ Other - E= 1 (few/common/many) Common B horizon mottle color, if present Dominance = 40 50% = 20.0 20% = 8.0 2.5 yr El 5 yr El 7.5 yr El 10 contrast:10 yr © (faint/distinct/prominent) 2 .5y ❑ 5y ❑ Other - 5 6 HERBS Distinct Impatiens capensis 20% FACW • Hydric soil indicators : arex sp. 15% FACW ❑ Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime eratrum viride 15% FACW+ • ❑ Histic Epipedon Redoximorphic Features noclea sensibilis 10% FACW ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils with Organic Streaking or High arpinus caroliniana 10% FAC ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer oxicodendron radicans 5% FAC Geum sp. 5% FAC Upland soil indicators : Glyceria sp. 5% OBL F-1 Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles Matrix chroma greater than 2 risaema tri h Ilum 2% FACW- Remarks : HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ?FY'esl Depth of surface water: 1 .0 (in .) Dominance = 87 50% = 43.5 20% = 17.4 VINES % Area inundated : © T25 El 26-75 El 76 100 Is soil saturated ? Fyesl Depth to saturated soil (in.) or © Surface Other evidence of hydrology? © Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) ❑ No Primary indicators: Secondary indicators: Dominance = 50% = 20% = Inundated Upper 12 in. ❑ Oxidized Root Channels © ❑d Saturated in U ❑ Water Marks E] Drift Lines in Upper 12 Inches Percent of Dominant Species that are 100. 0° E] ❑ Water-Stained Leaves OBL, FACW, and/or FAC: Sediment Deposits © Drainage Patterns in Wetlands ❑ Local Soil Survey Data Greater than 50% of plant species are Upland Indicators : E]] FAC-Neutral Test FAC or wetter. P Less than or equal to 50% of plant ❑ ❑ Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter. indicators observed. Remarks : Remarks: JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? Yes Is the Sample Plot a Wetland? Yes Is the Hydric Soil Criterion Met? Yes Additional Is the Hydrology Criterion Met? Yes Remarks: Prepared by: Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. Rev. 6/99 ' WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET Project: LUC-1491 Ithaca Site Sample Plot No. : A-3W Date: 5/16/03 Town/County/State Ithaca / Tompkins / NY Community Type: Deciduous Forest Wetland I stigators: B.Carr Flag No. : Field Photo (roll/frame): ormal environmental conditions exist at the plant community? (if no, explain): Yes VEGETATION SOILS ( * = Dominant species in each stratum ) Mapping Different than TREES Unit: Erie-Ellery channery silt loams mapped? No The mapped soil type is recognized by the NRCS as: 0 Hydrior _ ❑ Soil with potential hydric inclusions ❑ Non-hydric uercus bicolor 60% FACW+ ' Fraxinus pennsylvanica 30% FACW Depth of A horizon : 8_0 (in . ) cer rubrum 10% FAC Mottled Yes A horizon soil texture: Ulmus americans 10% FACW- � A horizon matrix color (sand/silt/dayAoa m/other) Loam Dominance = 110 50% = 55.0 20% = 22.0 2 .5 yr❑ 5 yr 1:1 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr ® 3 SHRUBS 2 .5 y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - 2 B horizon soil texture : (sand/si lt/clayAoam/other) Species , _ � Dover° Status „ M* B horizon matrix color Silt/Loam Lindera benzoin 30% FACW- arpinus caroliniana 10% FAC 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr 11 10 yr ❑ 6 Mottle abundance: 2.5 y❑ 5 y Other - 10Y 1 (few/common/many) Man B horizon mottle color, if present Dominance = 40 50% = 20.0 20% = 8.0 2.5 yr ❑ 5 yr El 7.5 yr ❑ 10 r W Mottle contrast: y (fainUdistinctlprominent) HERBS 2.5 Y El 5 y ❑ Other - e Prominent BM fir, SF Fes M . ,° Ggver „ SStatus r.. sp. 50%° FACW ` Hydric soil indicators : alustris 20% OBL ❑ Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime rn arvense 10% FAC ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑d Redoximorphic Features fleps ca ensis 5% FACW ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils with Organic Streaking or High ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer Upland soil indicators : Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles [] Matrix chroma greater than 2 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ? Yes Depth of surface water: 2.0 (in .) Dominance = 85 50% = 42.5 20% = 17.0 VINES % Area inundated : ❑ 1 -25 ❑ 26-75 © 76 100 Is soil saturated ? FYe7s Depth to saturated soil (in .) or © Surface Other evidence of hydrology? © Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) ❑ No Primary indicators: Secondary indicators: Dominance = 50% = 20% -. W Inundated Saturated in Upper 12 in. ® Oxidized Root Channels Water Marks in Upper 12 Inches Percent of Dominant Species that are ° � Drift Lines OBL, FACW, and/or FAC: 100,0 % ❑ Sediment Deposits Drainage Pattems in Wetlands ❑ Water-Stained Leaves Greater than 50% of plant species are ❑ Local Soil Survey Data FAC-Neutral Test FAC or wetter. Upland Indicators : Less than or equal to 50% of plant ❑ ❑ Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter. indicators observed. Re rks: Remarks: JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? Yes Is the Sample Plot a Wetland? Yes Is the Hydric Soli Criterion Met? Yes 1 Additional Is the Hydrology Criterion Met? Yes Remarks : Prepared by: Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. Rev. 6/99 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET k Project: LUC-1491 Ithaca Site Sample Plot No. : S-1W Date: 5/22/03 Town/County/State Ithaca / Tompkins / NY Community Type: Deciduous Forest Wetland Investigators : M. Machut, B. Carr Flag No. : S-7 Field Photo (roll/frame): Do normal environmental conditions exist at the plant community? (if no, explain): Yes VEGETATION Mapping SOILS Different than ( * = Dominant species in each stratum ) pP 9 TREES Unit: Erie=Ellery channery silt loams mapped? No The mapped soil type is recognized by the MRCS as: ,SpeCes� �� Goner ; ;Status '_ © Hydric ❑ Soil with potential hydric inclusions ❑ Non-hydric ffFagus 30% FAC ' arum 10% FACU Depth of A horizon : 6_0 (in . ) difolia 10% FACU Mottled Yes A horizon soil texture : A horizon matrix color (sand/silt/clayAoam/other) Loam Dominance = 50 50% = 25.0 20% = 10.0 2 . 5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr® 3 SHRUBS 2.5 y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - E:=] 1 B horizon soil texture: (sand/silt/clayAoam/other) peG , . . Covet Status a , , �,, B horizon matrix color Silt/Loam Fa us grandifolia 15% FACU " 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr [1 10 yrW 4 Mottle abundance: 2.5 y❑ 5 y ❑ Other - 1 (few/common/many) Common B horizon mottle color, if present Dominance = 15 50% = 7.5 20% = 3.0 2.5 yr ❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 Y r W Mottle contrast: (fainUdistincUprominent) 2.5 y El y ❑ Other - 3 HERBS � 6 �—Distinct µ::Vi"- 5r Carex sp. 15% FACW Hydric soil indicators : oxicodendron radicans 15% FAC ❑ Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime Impatiens capensis 10% FACW ❑ Histic Epipedon Redoximorphic Features Arisaema triphyllum 10% FACW- " ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils with Organic Streaking or High Glyceria sp. 5% OBL ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer Fraxinus pennsylvanica 5% FACW Lonicera tatarica 3% FACU Upland soil indicators : ❑ Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles ❑ Matrix chroma greater than 2 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ? Yes Depth of surface water: 0. 5 (in.) Dominance = 63 50% = 31 .5 20% = 12.6 VINE % Area inundated : W Fl -251 El F26-751 El 76 100 Is soil saturated ? FW7s Depth to saturated soil (in.) or ® Surface Other evidence of hydrology? © Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) ❑ No Primary indicators: Secondary indicators: Dominance = 50% = 20% _ Inundated Q Saturated in Upper 12 in . ❑ Oxidized Root Channels Percent of Dominant Species that are r-1 Water ❑ Water M Drift Lines in Upper 12 Inches OBL, FACW, and/or FAC: 62' 5° ° ❑ Sediment Deposits ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands ❑ Water-Stained Leaves ❑ Local Soil Survey Data Greater than 50% of plant species are FAC or wetter. Upland Indicators : FAC-Neutral Test Less than or equal to 50% of plant ❑ ❑ Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter. indicators observed. Remarks : Remarks: JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? Yes Is the Sample Plot a Wetland ? Yes Is the Hydric Soil Criterion Met? Yes Additional Is the Hydrology Criterion Met? Yes Remarks : Prepared by: Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. Rev. 6/99 WETLAND Utz I t_KMINA I IUN UA I A ON = I Project: - LUC-1491 Ithaca Site Sample Plot No. : T-1 W Date: 5/22/03 'Town/County/State Ithaca / Tompkins / NY Community Type : Deciduous Forest Wetland 1 stigators : _ M . Machut, B. Carr Flag No. : T-8 Field Photo (roll/frame): ormal environmental conditions exist at the plant community? (if no, explain): t Yes ' VEGETATION SOILS Different than ( * = Dominant species in each stratum ) Mapping Unit: Erie-Ellery channery silt loams mapped? No TREES The mapped soil type is recognized by the NRCS as : ' ; Species r' Govere ,St2ltus ' 0 Hydric E] Soil with potential hydric inclusions ❑ Non-hydric cer rubrum 50% FAC ' Fagus grandifolia 10% FACU Depth of A horizon : 6.0 (in . ) cer saccharinum 10% FACW Mottled Yes A horizon soil texture : A horizon matrix color (sand/si IUclayAoa m/other) Loam Dominance = 70 50% = 35 .0 20% = 14.0 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr © 3 2 .5 y❑ 5 y ❑ Other - — B .horizon soil texture : SHRUBS 2 (sand/silt/clayAoam/other) ti #x , k SpBC�es „ .5 ;, 3w Cove„r , &tatus '.. B horizon matrix color Silt/Cla /Loam Lonicera tatarica 30% FACU ' 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr© 5 Mottle abundance : 2.5 y❑ 5 y ❑ Other - E= 2 (few/common/many) Man B horizon mottle color, if present Mottle contrast: Dominance = 30 50% = 15.0 20% = 6.0 2.5 yr ❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr W (faint/distinct/prominent) HERBS 2.5 y El y ❑ Other - E= 6 Prominent ex sp. 30% FACW Hydric soil indicators : dendron radicans 30% FAC E] Histosol E] Aquic Moisture Regime tens carthusiana 10% FAC+ ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑d Redoximorphic Features ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils with Organic Streaking or High ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer Upland soil indicators : ❑ Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles ❑ Matrix chroma greater than 2 Remarks : HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ?F'Nol Depth of surface water: (in.) Dominance = 70 . 50% = 35.0 20% = 14.0 VINES % Area inundated : El 1 -25 F1 26-78 El EE!00 Is soil saturated ? Fy'e'sl Depth to saturated soil (in .) or © Surface Other evidence of hydrology? ® Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) ❑ No Primary indicators: Secondary indicators : Dominance = 50% = 20% _ [] Inundated ❑Q Saturated in Upper 12 in. ❑ Oxidized Root Channels E] Water Marks ❑ Drift Lines in Upper 12 Inches Percent of Dominant Species that are 75.0% ❑ Water-Stained Leaves OBL, FACW, and/or FAC : ❑ Sediment Deposits 0 Drainage Patterns in Wetlands ❑ Local Soil Survey Data Greater than 50% of plant species are © ❑ FAC-Neutral Test FAC or wetter. Upland Indicators : Less than or equal to 50% of plant ❑ ❑ Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter. indicators observed. R marks: Remarks : JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? Yes Is the Sample Plot a Wetland? Yes Is the Hydric Soil Criterion Met? Yes Additional Is the Hydrology Criterion Met? Yes Remarks : Prepared by: Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. Rev. 6/99 WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA 5HEE I Project: LUC-1491 Ithaca Site Sample Plot No. : T-2Ua Date: 5/22/03 Town/County/State Ithaca / Tompkins / NY Community Type : Mixed Forest Upland Investigators : M. Machut, B. Carr Flag No. : T-302 Field Photo (roll/frame):' Do normal environmental conditions exist at the plant community? (if no, explain) : Yes VEGETATION SOILS Different than ( * = Dominant species in each stratum ) Mapping Unit: Erie-Ellery channery silt loams mapped? Yes TREES The mapped soil type is recognized by the NRCS as : rPinus hS ilea ' b' Co erStatus : `! if, . t? ., . �� k � �, > � Y«...N .1�.- a=: . 0 Hydric E] Soil with potential hydric inclusions [] Non-hydric strobus 40% FA CU 'accharum 25% FACU Depth of A horizon : 6_0 (in . ) Mottled Yes A horizon soil texture: A horizon matrix color (sand/silt/clayAoam/other) => Loam Dominance = 65 50% = 32.5 20% = 13.0 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr El 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr ® 3 2.5 y❑ 5 y ❑ Other - 0 B horizon soil texture : SHRUBS 2 (sand/silttclay/loamlother) [Fagus%� ySpecies , �, Cover, Statusa, B horizon matrix color Loam grandifolia 30% FACU amamelis vir iniana 5% FACU+ 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr❑ 7.5 yr El 10 yrw 4 Mottle abundance: 2.5 y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - E= 4 (few/common/many) Common B horizon mottle color, if present Mottle contrast: Dominance = 35 50% = 17.5 20% = 7.0 2.5 yr ❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr FV1 (faint/distinctlprominent) Hum �jy[�.Fw HERBS c+q�t +per 2.5y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - � 3 �^Faint b.'l Y � � nr'a.'s eel' Orc9'5 3" < .<� T v� 6a i�WVVV *r . . Podophyllum peltatum 10°/, FACU Hydric soil indicators : Fa us llum pee 5% FACU ❑ Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime ❑ Hisfic Epipedon ❑ Redoximorphic Features ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils with Organic Streaking or High ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer Upland soil indicators : . ❑ Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles ❑ Matrix chroma greater than 2 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ?FNo"l Depth of surface water: (in.) Dominance = 15 50% = 7.5 20% = 3.0 VINES % Area inundated : ❑ 1 -25 ❑ 26-75 6-1 ❑ 700 Is soil saturated ? No Depth to saturated soil (in.) or ❑ Surface Other evidence of hydrology? ❑ Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) ® No Primary indicators: Secondary indicators: Dominance = 50% = 20% _ ❑ Inundated ❑ Saturated in Upper 12 in. ❑ Oxidized Root Channels ❑ Water Marks ❑ Drift Lines in Upper 12 Inches Percent of Dominant Species that are 0°/ ❑ Water-Stained Leaves OBL, FACW, and/or FAC: ❑ Sediment Deposits ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands ❑ Local Soil Survey Data Greater than 50% of plant species are ❑ ❑ FAC-Neutral Test FAC or wetter. Upland Indicators : Less than or equal to 50% of plant © © Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter. indicators observed . Remarks: Remarks : JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? No Is the Sample Plot a Wetland? No Is the Hydric Soil Criterion Met? No Additional Is the Hydrology Criterion Met? No Remarks : Prepared by: Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. Rev. 6/99 WETLAND DE1 t_KMINA I wN UA I A anCE Project:. LUC-1491 Ithaca Site Sample Plot No. : T-2Ub Date : 5/22/03 Town/County/State Ithaca I Tompkins I NY Community Type: Deciduous Forest Upland stigators : M. Machut, B. Carr Flag No. : T-215 Field Photo (roll/frame):% ormal environmental conditions exist at the plant community? (if no, explain) : Yes VEGETATION SOILS Different than ( * = Dominant species in each stratum ) Mapping Unit: Erie-Fllerr channe_ry silt loams I mapped? Yes TREES The mapped soil type is recognized by the NRCS as : NI - Species Cover € Status :: 0 Hydric E] Soil with potential hydric inclusions [] Non-hydric uercus rubra 30% FACU- Depth of A horizon : 6_0 (in . ) Pinus strobus 15% FACU ' cer saccharum 10% FACU Mottled Yes A horizon soil texture: (sand/silt/clayAoam/other) A horizon matrix color Loa Dominance = 55 50% = 27.5 20% = 11 .0 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr El 10 yr0 S m 2.5 y❑ 5 y ❑ Other - E::= 2 B horizon soil texture : SHRUBS (sand/silt/clayAoam/other) � ;ASpectes ` _ cover Status ' " B horizon matrix color Loam cersaccharum 20% FACU Lonicera tatarica 10% FACU 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10. yr © 5 Mottle abundance : Carpinus caroliniana 10% FAC 2.5 y❑ 5 y ❑ Other - E= 4 (few/common/many) Few B horizon moftle color, if present . Mottle contrast: Dominance = 40 50 / = 20.0 20 / = 8.0 2.5 r ❑ 5 r ❑ 7.5 r ❑ 10 r ❑ (faint/distinct/prominent) HERBS 2 .5 y El 5 y ❑ Other - 6 Faint . �`. � � S ..�`ies s� �4 ��� ;cover ' Status � ' ' Hydric soil indicators : tclersaccharum ns capensis 15% FACW endron radicans 10% FAC ❑ Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime a triphyllum 10% FACW- ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑ Redoximorphic Features um officinale 5% FACU- ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils with Organic .Streaking or High rts sp. 5% FACW ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer 3% FACU Upland soil indicators : ❑ Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles Matrix chroma greater than 2 Remarks: HYDROLOGY i Is the ground surface inundated ?rNol? No Depth of surface water: (in .) Dominance = 48 50% = 24.0 20% = 906 VINES % Area inundated : El F1 -�251 El F26:75 El 76-100 Is soil saturated ? FN7o Depth .to saturated soil (in .) or ❑ Surface Other evidence of hydrology? ❑ Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) ® No Primary ndicators: Secondary indicators: Dominance = 50% = 20% _ ❑ Inundated ❑ Saturated in Upper 12 in . ❑ Oxidized Root Channels ❑ Water Marks ❑ Drift Lines in Upper 12 Inches f Percent of Dominant Species that are 50.0° ° ❑ Water-Stained Leaves OBL, FACW, and/or FAC : ❑ Sediment Deposits ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands ❑ Local Soil Survey Data Greater than 50% of plant species are ❑ ❑ FAC-Neutral Test FAC or wetter. Upland Indicators : Less than or equal to 50% of plant © © Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No . primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter. indicators observed . arks : Remarks : I JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? No Is the Sample Plot a Wetland? No Is the Hydric Soil Criterion Met? No Additional Is the Hydrology Criterion Met? 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J� rfl..-.,tia y€`� 73.....e$�'_ •tr' - 1 ' Fir HERE 1 . 1 . 1 ■ 5 yrEJ 7.5 yr ■ 10 yrV ■ 5yE1 Other - • • 2.5 yr[] 5 yrE1 7.5 yr ■ 1 yr ■ • • • , ■ Other s • � HYDROLOGY Depth Is the ground- surface inundated ?FW7s Depth of surface water: 1 .0 Is soil saturated ? Fy�e7s Other evidence of hydrology? Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) D No Primary indicatom Seconda[y indicators: 1 ' 1 u Saturated in Upper Oxidized ' . . Water Marks ■ Upper in Wetlands• • 1 • • _ ■ r. . • Leaves Sediment Deposits V Drainage Patterns Local Soil Survey Data Upland Indicators: FAC-Neutral Test F-� Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary 1 ' • • . - ■ Wt 1 LAND UC I tKMINA 1 IUN UA I A Or7CC 1 Project: .,` LUC-1491 Ithaca Site Sample Plot I No. : T-21W Date : 5/22/03 Town/County/State Ithaca / Tompkins / NY Community Type : Deciduous Forest Upland 1 stigators : M. Machut, B. Carr Flag No. : T-333 Field Photo (roll/frame): ormal environmental conditions exist at the plant community? (if no, explain): s VEGETATION SOILS Different than ( * = Dominant species in each stratum ) Mapping Unit: Erie-Elle[y channey silt I ams mapped? Yes TREES The mapped soil type is recognized by the NRCS as : '<. ;Speecies ati Covers Status _ '<*4 • e Hydric ❑ Soil with potential hydric inclusions ❑ Non-hydric Pinus strobus 20% FACU cersaccharum 20% FACU Depth of A horizon : 8_0 (in . ) uercus rubra 10% FACU- Mottled Yes A horizon soil texture : Fagus grandifolia 5% FACU I (sand/silt/clayAoam/other) cer rubrum 5% FAC A horizon matrix color Loam Dominance = 60 50% = • 30.0 20% = 12.0 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr El 10 yr© 3 '- 2.5 y❑ 5 y ❑ Other - E:==. B horizon soil texture: SHRUBS 2 (sand/silt/clayAoam/other) a3? $peeles , Cover" 21 1'>tatus a —Silt/Loam B horizon matrix color Lonicera tatarica 20% FACU Fa us grandifblia 20% FACU 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr ❑d 5 Mottle abundance: 2.5 y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - 3 (few/common/many) Few B horizon mottle color, if present Mottle contrast: Dominance = 40 50% = 20.0 20% = 8.0 2.5 yr ❑ 5 yr [1 7.5 yr W 10 yr ❑ (faint/distinct/prominent) HERBS 2.5 y El y ❑ Other - E= 6 Prominent l mcera tatarica 20% FACU • Hydric soil indicators : E]ea sensibilis 15% FACW Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime dendron radicans 5% FAC ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑ Redoximorphic Features tilla simplex 5% FACU- ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils with Organic Streaking or High saccharum 5% FACU ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer liens ca ensis 2% FACW Upland soil indicators : ❑ Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles ❑ Matrix chroma greater than 2 Remarks: HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ? No' Depth of surface water: (in.) Dominance = 52 50% = 26.0 20% = 10.4 VINES % Area inundated : El Fl -251 ❑ 26-75 El 76 100 Is soil saturated ? F'No"I Depth to saturated soil (in.) or ❑ Surface Other evidence of hydrology? ❑ Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) W No Primary indicators: Seconda_yr indicators: Dominance = 50% = 20% _ ❑ Inundated ❑ Saturated in Upper 12 in . ❑ Oxidized Root Channels Water Marks E] Drift Lines In Upper 12 Inches Percent of Dominant Species that are El E] Leaves OBL, FACW, and/or FAC: ❑ Sediment Deposits E] Drainage Patterns in Wetlands ❑ Local Soil Survey Data Greater than 50% of plant species are E] FAC-Neutral Test FAC or wetter. i ❑ Upland Indicators : Less than or equal to 50% of plant © Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter. indicators observed . marks : Remarks: [I- JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION rithhoe ydr ophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? No Is the Sample Plot a Wetland? No Is the Hydric Soil Criterion Met? No Additional Is the Hydrology Criterion Met? No Remarks: Prepared by: Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. Rev. 6/99 VVC I LAND WC 1 CKIVIINA 1 IUN UM 1 H . Orman 1 Droject: LUC- 1491 Ithaca Site Sample Plot No. : T-3Ub Date : 5/22/03 " . town/County/State Ithaca / Tompkins / NY Community Type : Deciduous Forest Upland nvestigators: M. Machut, B. Carr Flag No. : T-29 Field Photo (roll/frame): Do normal environmental conditions exist at the plant community? (if no, explain) : Yes VEGETATION SOILS Different than ( * = Dominant species in each stratum ) Mapping TREES Unit: Erie Ellery channery silt loams mapped? Yes The mapped soil type is recognized by the NRCS as : x S cles ,, ,sue Cover h Status „ • Hydric El Soil- with potential hydric inclusions ❑ Non-hydric Fagus grandifolia 30% FACU cer saccharum 30% FACU • Depth of A horizon : 12. 0 (in . ) Mottled FRO7 A horizon soil texture: A horizon matrix color (sand/silt/claynoam/other) Loam Dominance = 60 50% = 30.0 20% = 12.0 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr El 16yrw 3 2.5 y ❑ 5y I] Other - B horizon soil texture : SHRUBS 1 (sand/silt/clayAoam/other) r, £ Species `, , ,r Coven Status r � - . - �--• B horizon matrix color Silt/Loam Fagus grandifolia 40% FACU cer saccharum 10% FACU 2.5 yr ❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr El 10 y4 4 Mottle abundance : i 2.5 y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - E= 2 (few/common/many) B horizon mottle color, if present Mottle contrast: Dominance = 50 50% = 25.0 20% = 10.0 2.5 yr ❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr ❑ (fainUdistinct/prominent) �y+ HERBS 2.5 y El 5 y ❑ Q u Other - ir ks eCieB �� +£*F(i COVer StatUS 'Y noclea sensibilis 20% FACW Hydric soil indicators :. Dryopteris intermedia 20% FACU • ❑ Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime Impatiens sp. 10% FACW ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑ Redoximorphic Features Geranium maculatum 10% FACU ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils with Organic Streaking or High Erythronium americanum 5% FAC- ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer isaema triphyllum 5% FACW- xi pennsylvanica 5% FACW Upland soil indicators : W Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles ❑ Matrix chroma greater than 2 Remarks : HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ? No I Depth of surface water: (in .) Dominance = 75 50% = 37.5 20% = 15.0 VINES % Area inundated : El 1 -25 El F26-75 El 76-100 Is soil saturated ? FN"ol Depth to saturated soil (in.) or ❑ Surface Other evidence of hydrology? ❑. Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) ® No Primary indicators : Secondary indicators : Dominance = 50% = 20% _ ❑ Inundated ❑ Saturated in Upper 12 in. ❑ Oxidized Root Channels ❑ Water Marks E] Drift Lines in Upper 12 Inches Percent of Dominant Species that are 16,7% ❑ Water-Stained Leaves OBL, FACW, and/or FAC : ❑ Sediment Deposits ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands ❑ Local Soil Survey Data Greater than 50% of plant species are ❑ FAC-Neutral Test FAC or wetter. ❑ Upland Indicators : Less than or equal to 50% of plant 0 0 Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter. indicators observed. Remarks: Remarks : JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? No is the Sample Plot a Wetland? No Is the Hydric Soil Criterion Met? No Additional Is the Hydrology Criterion Met? No Remarks: Prepared by: Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. Rev. 6/99 WETLAND DETEKMINA I IUN UA I A ZiHtt I 3roject: LUC-1491 Ithaca Site Sample Plot No. : T-3W Date: 5/22/03 down/County/State Ithaca / Tompkins / NY Community Type : Deciduous Forest Wetland nv ators : M. Machut, B. Carr Flag No. : T-333 Field Photo (roll/frame): D al environmental conditions exist at the plant community? (if no, explain) : YYe VEGETATION SOILS Different than ( * = Dominant species in each stratum ) Mapping Unit: Erie-Ellery channery silt loams mapped? No TREES The mapped soil type is recognized by the NRCS as : IN pecies " Cover ' `&Status' F `= 0 Hydri t _ ❑ Soil with potential hydric inclusions ❑ Non-hydric Fraxinus pennsylvanica 30% FACW Ca rya ovata 5% FACU Depth of A horizon : 10 . 0 (in . ) Mottled Yes A horizon soil texture : A horizon matrix color (sand/silt/clayAoam/other) Loam Dominance = 35 50% = 17.5 20% = 7.0 2 .5 yr[] 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr El 10 yr ❑ 2.5 2.5 yW 5 y ❑ Other - B horizon soil texture : SHRUBS 1 (sand/sift/clayAoam/other) peciesM Coven , rStatus ,,,, B horizon matrix color Clay/Loam Lonicera tatarica 10% FACU ` Viburnum lentago 10% FAC 2 .5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr El 10 yr ❑ 5 Mottle abundance: Mitchella re ens 5% FACU ` 2.5 yW 5 y ❑ Other - 2 (few/common/many) Common B . horizon mottle color, if present Mottle contrast: Dominance = 25 50% = 12.5 20% = 5.0 2.5 yr ❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr ❑ (faint/distinct/prominent) HERBS 2 .5 y W 5 y Other - 6 Distinct �Speciesa � �, ,Coven Stafus "< Care P. 50% FACW Hydric soil indicators : 15% FAC ❑ Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime Im s sp. 15% FACW ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑d Redoximorphic Features On sensibilis 15% FACW ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils with Organic Streaking or High a triphyllum 10% FACW- ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer Pa chocissus quinguefolia 10% FACU Upland soil indicators: ❑ Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles ❑ Matrix chroma greater than 2 Remarks : HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ? 'y'es 1 Depth of surface water: 0 . 5 (in.) Dominance = 115 50% = 57.5 20% = 23.0 VINES % Area inundated : © 1 -25 El 26-75 El 76 100 Is soil saturated ? Fyes Depth to saturated soil (in .) or ❑d Surface Other evidence of. hydrology? W Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) ❑ No Primary indicators: Secondary indicators : Dominance = 50% = 20% _ � Inundated [V] Saturated in Upper 12 in . E] Oxidized Root Channels ❑ Water Marks ❑ Drift Lines in Upper 12 Inches Percent of Dominant Species that are 75.0% ❑ Water-Stained Leaves OBL, FACW, and/or FAC: ❑ Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands ❑ Local Soil Survey Data Greater than 50% of plant species are W ❑ FAC-Neutral Test FAC or wetter. Upland Indicators : Less than or equal to 50% of plant ❑ ❑ Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter. indicators observed . Re ks : Remarks: JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? Yes Is the Sample Plot a Wetland? F Yes Is the Hydric Soil Criterion Met? Yes Additional Is the Hydrology Criterion Met? Yes Remarks : Prepared by: Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. Rev. 6/99 YYC I LANU UC 1 CRIV1114M I IVIr L/M I M Jn GC I Project: LUC-1491 Ithaca Site Sample Plot No. : T-41JI Date: 5/22/03 ,6 Town/County/State Ithaca / Tompkins / NY Community Type: Deciduous Forest Upland Investigators : M. Machut, B. Carr Flag No. : T-53 Field Photo (roll/frame): Do normal environmental conditions exist at the plant community? (if no, explain) : Yes VEGETATION SOILS Different than ( * = Dominant species in each stratum } Mapping Unit: Erie-Ellery channery silt loam s mapped? Yes TREES The mapped soil type is recognized by the NRCS as : ie$ ��AxF ,a.. Covef StdtUS ro ` gM . .l? .. - © Hydric ❑ Soil with potential hydric inclusions ❑ Non cer saccharum 65% FACU Populus tremuloides 30% FACU Depth of A horizon : 8_0 ( in . ) Pinus strobus 5% FACU Mottled rW7s A horizon soil texture : A horizon matrix color (sand/silt/clayfloam/other) _ Loam Dominance = 100 50% = 50.0 20% = 20.0 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr0 3 2.5 y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - B horizon soil texture : SHRUBS 2 (sand/silt/clay/loam/other) v Species° , , Cover Status '" B horizon matrix color Silt/Loam Populus tremuloides 10% FACU Lonicera tatarica 5% FACU 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr ❑ 4 Mottle abundance : 2 .5 y © 5 y ❑ Other - ❑ 8 (few/common/many) Few B horizon mottle color, if present Mottle contrast: Dominance = 15 50% = 7.5 20% = 3.0 2.5 yr ❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr ❑ (faint/distinct/prominent) HERBS 2 .5 y W 5 y ❑ Other - 6 Faint arex pensylvanica 5% FACU Hydric soil indicators : Populus tremuloides 5% FACU ❑ Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime cer saccharum 2% FACU ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑ Redoximorphic Features ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Solis with Organic Streaking or High ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer Upland soil indicators : ❑ Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles ❑V Matrix chroma greater than 2 Remarks : HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ?FNo"l Depth of surface water: (in . ) Dominance = 12 50% = 6.0 20% = 2.4 VINES % Area inundated : ❑ F1 R51 ❑ 26-75 El 76 100 Is soil saturated T FNol Depth to saturated soil (in .) or ❑ Surface Other evidence of hydrology? ❑ Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) ® No Primary indicators: Secondary indicators: Dominance = 50% = 20% _ ❑ Inundated ❑ Saturated in Upper 12 in. ❑ Oxidized Root Channels ❑ Water Marks ❑ Drift Lines in Upper 12 Inches Percent of Dominant Species that are 0,0% ❑ Water-Stained Leaves OBL, FACW, and/or FAC : ❑ Sediment Deposits ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands ❑ Local Soil Survey Data Greater than 50% of plant species are E] FAC-Neutral Test FAC or wetter. ❑ Upland Indicators : Less than or equal to 50% of plant © Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter, indicators observed . Remarks : Remarks : JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Is the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? No Is the Sample Plot a Wetland? No Is the Hydric Soil Criterion Met? No Additional Is the Hydrology Criterion Met? No Remarks: Prepared by: Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. Rev. 6/99 Wt I LANU Ut I tKMINA I IUN UA 1 A OMCC I Project: LIJC-1491 Ithaca Site Sample Plot No. : T-4W Date : 5/22/03 Town/County/3tate Ithaca / Tompkins / NY Community Type : Deciduous Forest Wetland Inv igators : M. Machut, B. Carr Flag No.: T-53 . Field Photo (roli/frame): D al environmental conditions exist at the plant community? (if no, explain) : Yes VEGETATION SOILS Different than ( * = Dominant species in each stratum ) Mapping Unit: Erie-Eller channery silt loams mapped? No TREES The mapped soil type is recognized by the NRCS as : � k� Species r;*° ' M` Oover Status sy ".? Q Hydric E] Soil with .potential hydric inclusions ❑ Non-hydric Populus tremuloides 20% FACU ' cer rubrum 20% FAC Depth of A horizon : 8.0 (in . ) Mottled Yes A horizon soil texture : A horizon matrix color (sand/silt/clay/loam/other) Loam Dominance = 40 50% . 20.0 20% = 8.0 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr❑ 7.5 yr El 10 yrW 3 SHRUBS 2.5 y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - 1 Band/s IU ay/bam//other) i; ySpecies F G Dover Status „ ,; ARM B horizon matrix color SilULoam Viburnum lentago 30% FAC ' ibumum dentatum var. lucidum 15% FACW- 2.5 yr ❑ 5 yr El 7.5 yr El 10 yr0 4 Mottle abundance: 2.5 y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - I 2 (few/common/many) Man B horizon mottle color, if present Mottle contrast: Dominance = 45 50% = 22.5 20% = 9.0 2 .5 yr ❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr ❑d (faint/distinct/prominent) HERBS 2.5 y El 5 y ❑ Other - 6 Prominent a ��.3•'0 ctF' 7 CO* StBtUS' ` 't Glycena sp. 40% OBL • Hydric soil indicators : O sensibilis 40% FACW E] Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime Im s capensis 10% FACW ❑ Histic Epipedon Redoximorphic Features i dentatum var. lucidum 10% FACW- ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils with Organic Streaking or High ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer Upland soil indicators : ❑ Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles ❑ Matrix chroma greater than 2 Remarks : HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ? 'y'es I Depth of surface water: 1 .0 (in.) Dominance = 100 50% = 50.0 20% = 20.0 VINES % Area inundated : W Fl -251 ❑ 26-75 ❑ 76 100 Is soil saturated 7 Fyes Depth to saturated soil (in.) or 0 Surface Other evidence of hydrology? 0 Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) ❑ No Primary indicators: Secondary indicators : Dominance = 50% = 20% _ ❑d Inundated © Saturated in Upper 12 in. © Oxidized Root Channels ❑ Water Marks E] Drift Lines in Upper 12 inches Percent of Dominant Species that are 83 3°/ Water-Stained Leaves OBL, FACW, and/or FAC: ❑ Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands E] Local Soil Survey Data Greater than 50% of plant species are ❑ FAC-Neutral Test FAC or wetter. Upland Indicators : Less than or equal to 50% of plant ❑ ❑ Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter. indicators observed . Remarks : Remarks : JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? 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Yes The mapped soil type is recognized by the NRCS as : y � p _ WHydric ❑ Soil with potential hydric inclusions ❑ Non-hydric Robinia pseudoacacia 40% FACU- Populus tremuloides 10% FACU Depth of A horizon : —8.0 (in . ) Fraxinus americana 10% FACU Mottled No A horizon soil texture: A horizon matrix color (sand/silt/clay/loam/other) Loam Dominance = 60 50% = 30.0 20% = 12 .0 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr El 7.5 yr El 10 yr © 3 SHRUBS 2.5 y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - 2 - B horizon soil texture : (sand/silt/clay/loam/other) f ., k •,.S res ; ° >� � E Cover B horizon matrix color Loam Pte . Lonicera tatarica 20% FACU Rosa multiflora 5°1° FACU 2 .5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr El 10 yr © 4 Mottle abundance : 2.5 y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - 2 (few/common/many) B horizon mottle color, if present Dominance = 25 50% = 12.5 20% = 5.0 2.5 yr El 5 yr El 7.5 yr El 10 contrast:10 yr ❑ (faint/distinct/prominent) HERBS 2 .5 y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - " , Species �< Cov®r , Status + Glechoma hederacea 50%° FACU HydriC soil indicators : ciftensylvanica 40% FACU ❑ Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime Io rugosa 15% FAC ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑ Redoximorphic Features R sp. 10% FAC E] Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils with Organic Streaking or High petiolata 10% FACU- ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer G sp. 5% FAC Rosa multiflora 5% FACU Upland soil indicators : Lonicera tatanca 5% FACU Fv Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles ❑ Matrix chroma greater than 2 araxacum officinale 2% FACU- Remarks: HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ?FNol? No Depth of surface water: (in. ) Dominance= 142 50% = 71 .0 20% = 28.4 VINES % Area inundated : El 1 -25 El F26-75 El l 76-100 Is soil saturated ? FN7o Depth to saturated soil (in.) or ❑ Surface Other evidence of hydrology? ❑ Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) © No Primary indicators : Secondary indicators: Dominance = 50% = 20°1° _ ❑ Inundated ❑ Saturated in Upper 12 in. ❑ Oxidized Root Channels ❑ Water Marks ❑ Drift Lines in Upper 12 Inches Percent of Dominant Species that are 20 p,�0 Water-Stained leaves OBL, FACW, and/or FAC: ❑ Sediment Deposits ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands ❑ Local Soil Survey Data Greater than 50% of plant species are ❑ ❑ FAC-Neutral Test FAC or wetter. Upland Indicators : Less than or equal to 50% of plant © ❑� Insufficient hydrologic. indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter, indicators observed . Remarks: Remarks : JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION the Hydrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? No Is the Sample Plot a Wetland? No Is the Hydric. Soil Criterion Met? No Additional Is the Hydrology . Criterion Met? No Remarks : Prepared by: Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. Rev. 6/99 ` � [ k 1 't.- yF Y� � y ;FF n { 5 4 -' � ': iii ... i- : 3• .-r $ t i n. . tea 9 � - y L.. xy "S > a s u3 } Y n ?5 s _;{ % V } + .1 tK� ;p+ Y /` afr 'x p t .fir 1 it ti: -.t 1 e .r� a f 1 c S g 4x 'y✓ �� � ( q.� ] � 4 TF dF 4 Y Y G r2 t 1 ! i f 4. l pl t �• S.YI f � T s - ( 1 1- - i . 1 }.+= r, i { +. "Y� �� trr ..Saf c ti. b r M}.. � � :' S h r r.f ' xy:; � _ .• - r `y �' fi a� •� T t f£ i t € bi"� � ti"� r.Y SiS t '�� S� ^t s Fact nt s.t^ 3X 3 i" A 1 � .� s -. A . F � f'v x r`i} .t �� r - cH,y< •,, �-, h.,Kn,p K ^ �? a y �. . 4� t K..,, . Py. _ k.Frx a 7` f: a `T•`• s x( ,Y,. � •u4''"�s "` .. • .;_ _: ''i "a-..e`'> - .e?:•' , � _,<& .. �^-&.�- � '-Z.s - ��. A horizon soil texture: • . 1 ' . . • . I Loam ■ 5yE1 Other - E:== (sand/silttclayAoam/other) / 2.5 yrE1 5 yrEJ 7.5 yr ■ 10 yr &6 Mottle abundance : / 2.5 ■ ■ Other - 1 ' • 1 ' 1 • . 1 ' . 1 2.5 yr El ■ El 1 ■ Mottle. contrast: . .. ■ 5yE1 • i HYDROLOGY inundated Is the ground surface 0 Depth of surface water: (in.) % Area inundated : ■ ® ■ ■ . 1 1 Is soil saturated ? m / • . ■ Surface Other evid ence of hydrology? 0 Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) W No Primary indicators: Secondary indicators: Inundated E] Saturated in Upper 12 in . E] Oxidized Root Channels in■ E] . . -Drift Lines Water Marks ■ Water-Stained Leaves Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands 0 Local Soil Survey Data 1 ' . . : ■ ■ FAC-Neutral Test Upland Indicators : Insufficient hydrologic • o primary indicators than . . observed.Off eTir.ni indicators . . ( • M . . VVC 1 LM111W ✓G 1 Gr\IVIII1r % 1 w"• vr% I r % vs ILM Project: CUC- 1491 Ithaca Site Sample Plot No. : UP-3 Date : 5/22/03 Towh/County/State Ithaca / Tompkins / NY Community Type : Deciduous Forest Upland Inv " tigators : M. Machut, B. Carr Flag No. : Field Photo (roll/frame): Arnal environmental conditions exist at the plant community? (if no, explain) : j VEGETATION SOILS Different than ( * = Dominant species in each stratum ) Mapping Unit: Erie-Ellery channery silt loams mapped? Yes TREES The mapped soil type is recognized by the NRCS as : f $pecies`x Cover, Status` N* Hydric ❑ Soil with potential hydric inclusions ❑ Non-hydric cerrubrum 30%° FAC Fraxinus americana 10% FACU Depth of A horizon : 6_0 (in . ). Mottled FRO A horizon soil texture : A horizon matrix color (sand/si It/clayAoam/other) Loam Dominance = 40 50% = 20.0 20% = 8.0 2.5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr El 10 yrW 3 2 .5 y❑ 5 y ❑ Other - B horizon soil texture: SHRUBS 2 (sand/silt/clayAoam/other) } � S cies `" _ Cower �Status m B horizon matrix color Silt/Loa Fagus grandifolia 30% FACU Lonicera tatarica 5% FACU 2 .5 yr❑ 5 yr ❑ 7.5 yr El 10 yr0 5 Mottle abundance : Ribes s . 5% FAC 2 .5 y❑ 5 y ❑ Other - 4 (few/common/many) B horizon mottle color, if present Mottle contrast: Dominance = 40 50% = 20.0 20% = 8.0 2 .5 yr ❑ 5 yr El 7.5 yr ❑ 10 yr ❑ (faint/distinct/prominent) HERBS 2.5 y ❑ 5 y ❑ Other - p � Specfesr . . CovenStatus ,4 Carex pensylvanica 40% FACU Hydric soil indicators : C p, 15% FACW • ❑ Histosol ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime o rugosa 15% FAC ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑ Redoximorphic Features F randifolia 15% FACU ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Sandy Soils with Organic Streaking or High F a virginiana 10% FACU ❑ Gleyed Organic Content in Surface Layer dendron radicans 10% FAC Ribes sp. 10% FAC Upland soil indicators : Podophyllum peltatum 5% FACU ❑ Matrix chroma of 2 without mottles Matrix chroma greater than 2 Potentilla simplex 5% FACU- Remarks: Wcer rubrum 5% FAC HYDROLOGY Is the ground surface inundated ? No I Depth of surface water: (in.) Dominance = 130 50% = 65.0 20% = 26.0 VINES % Area inundated : El 1 -25 [I 26-75 El F76-1070 Is soil saturated ? FNo Depth to saturated soil (in .) or ❑ Surface Other evidence of hydrology? ❑ Yes (see Hydrology Indicators) 0 No Primary indicators: Secondary indicators: Dominance = 50% = 20% _ ❑ Inundated ❑ Saturated in Upper 12 in . ❑ Oxidized Root Channels ❑ Water Marks E] Drift Lines in Upper 12 Inches Percent of Dominant Species that are 42,9% ❑ Water-Stained Leaves OBL, FACW, and/or FAC : ❑ Sediment Deposits ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands ❑ Local Soil Survey Data Greater than 50% of plant species are ❑ El FAC-Neutral Test FAC or wetter. Upland Indicators : Less than or equal to 50% of plant 0 0 Insufficient hydrologic indicators met. No primary indicators and less than two secondary species are FAC or wetter. indicators observed. Remarks : Remarks : JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION Uthedrophytic Vegetation Criterion Met? No Is the Sample Plot a Wetland? No Is the Hydric Soil Criterion Met? No Additional Is the Hydrology Criterion Met? No Remarks : Prepared by: Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. Rev. 6/99 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD _ ATTACHMENT # 4 TErmstrial EnvironMEntal spECialists , inc , 23 COUNTY ROUTE 6, SUITE A, PHOENIX, NY 13135 (315) 695-7228 FAX (315) 695-3277 E-MAIL : tes @dreamscape . com October 22 , 2003 Mr. Lawrence Fabbroni Fabbroni Engineers and Surveyors , Inc . 127 Warren Road Ithaca, New York 14850 Re : Bird Survey, Proposed Subdivision - Lands of Mr. Rocco Lucente , Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York TES File No . 1491 Dear Mr. Fabbroni : Terrestrial Environmental Specialists , Inc . (TES) conducted a breeding bird investigation on approximately 24 acres of land owned by Rocco Lucente . This study . area included the proposed 12 -unit subdivision (Phase 1 ) , the wetland area, and the future southern subdivision (Phase 2) . TES conducted a breeding bird survey to determine whether any state endangered, threatened, or rare bird species breed in the vicinity of the proposed subdivision . The following report describes our study. In particular, the TES investigation focused on Cooper ' s hawk, sharp- shinned hawk, and red-shouldered hawk, which are Special Concern species in New York State , Methods TES conducted a nest search for sharp-shinned hawk, Cooper' s hawk, and red- shouldered hawk on February 20, 2003 . TES walked the entire property, during leaf-off conditions , to look for any stick nests . In the spring and summer, TES performed breeding bird surveys at the site . TES used a fixed point survey method during the May 22 and July 30 , 2003 surveys . TES listened for two minutes then conducted a three-minute point count survey (Ralph 1993 ) . Four separate locations were sampled across the proposed subdivision areas (Figure 2) . TES played tapes of sharp- shinned hawk and Cooper ' s hawk to determine whether they were in the immediate vicinity. If these birds had been present, they would aggressively respond to the recordings . TES also reviewed recent New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) breeding bird atlas data for red-shouldered hawk, Cooper ' s Mr. Lawrence Fabbroni October 22 , 2003 Page 2 hawk, and sharp-shinned hawk (NYSDEC 2003 Breeding Bird Atlas - Preliminary Results) . Results TES did not find any nests or other breeding indicators of sharp-shinned hawk, Cooper ' s hawk, or red-shouldered hawk on the study area. All three of these bird species are special concern in New York. Special concern species are "not afforded the legal protection afforded to endangered or threatened species ". The reason for providing a list of species of special concern is for it formational purposes' and to encourage action that would avoid further risk to these species. " (NYS Environmental Conservation Law 182 . 6(c)) . TES recorded twenty- five bird species during the survey of the study area (Table 1 ) . Most of the species listed in Table 1 could be breeding on site with the exception of the yellow-rumped warbler which was probably a late migrant and the red-winged blackbird which was a fly- over. There are no recent breeding records of red-shouldered hawk at Sapsucker Woods or the immediate vicinity (NYSDEC 2003 Breeding Bird Atlas - Preliminary Results) . There are current breeding records for sharp- shinned hawk and Cooper ' s hawk in or in the vicinity of Sapsucker Woods (NYSDEC 2003 Breeding Bird Atlas Preliminary Results) . However, no evidence of any breeding sharp-shinned or Cooper ' s hawks were found by TES on the study area. TES noted three house cats in the study area on May 22 , 2003 . Cats are a serious predator on song birds and can severely impact the quantity of bird species. Discussion Most of the reasons for the L NA- 106 selection of the site appear to apply to Sapsucker Woods and not to lands of Mr. Rocco Lucente . Reasons listed for the LTNA- 106 designation include the following : birding site, state-designated wetland, important teaching site, designated natural area/preserve, rare or scarce animals , scenic or aesthetic value, recreational value (Tompkins County EMC 2000) , Within UNA- 106 and south of Sapsucker Woods, the Town of Ithaca maintains a cleared 30- foot wide water and sewer right-of-way and future road right-of-way . Much of the Lucente parcel was logged in the early 1990 ' s . The southern-most area (Phase 2) was open field in the 1950 ' s and has succeeded to young woods and shrub habitat. There are no state-designated wetlands on the Lucente parcel . Mr. Lawrence Fabbroni October 22 , 2003 Page 3 Mr. Robert Wesley of Cornell Plantations and the Unique Natural Area field team informed the project engineer that UNA- 106 should not extend south of Sanctuary Woods Drive (L . Fabbroni pens. comm. ) , Conclusions TES conducted a winter nest survey and a breeding bird survey on lands owned by Mr. Rocco Lucente on a 24-acre parcel in the vicinity of his proposed 12 -unit subdivision (Figure 1 ) TES did not locate any state-listed endangered, threatened, or special concern species on the site . A list of species recorded during our survey is shown on Table 1 . There are no breeding sharp-shinned hawks , Cooper' s hawks , or red- shouldered hawks on land proposed for the future subdivision (Phase 1 and 2) . Based on Mr. Wesley ' s communication regarding the UNA- 106 designation and TES site visits , the areas proposed for the 12 -unit subdivision and a future subdivision do not qualify as a Unique Natural Area , Sincerely, TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS, INC . Bernard P . Carr Senior Environmental Scientist BPC/dmm Enclosures References A . O .U. 2003 . The A . O . U. Checklist of North American Birds Eighth Edition . American Ornithologists ' Union, Washington, D . C . New York State Department of Environmental Conservation . 1999 . Environmental Conservation Regulations 6 NYCRR Part 182 . 6 . New York State Department of Environmental Conservation . Breeding Bird Atlas 2003 Preliminary Data available from NYSDEC website at www . dec . state .ny. us . bba . Ralph, J. C . et al. 1993 . Handbook of Field Methods for Monitoring Landbirds . Gen . Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR- 144 Albany, CA : Pacific Southwest Research Station, Forest Service, U . S . Department of Agriculture . Tompkins County EMC 2000 . Unique Natural Areas .Inventory of Tompkins County CD-Rom . Tompkins County Environmental Management Council, Ithaca, NY. f Table 1 . Birds Recorded on Proposed Subdivision (February 20, May 22, and July 30, 2003) BIRDS English Name a Scientific Name Mourning Dove Zenaida macroura Red-bellied Woodpecker Melanerpes carolinus Downy Woodpecker Picoides pubescens Eastern Wood-pewee Contopus vixens Warbling Vireo Vireo gilvus Red-eyed Vireo Vireo olivaceus Blue Jay Cyanocitta cristata American Crow Corvus brachyrhynchos Black-capped Chickadee Poecile atricapillus Tufted Titmouse Baeolophus bicolor White-breasted Nuthatch Sitta carolinensis Veery Catharus fuscescens Wood Thrush Hylocichla mustelina American Robin Turdus migratorius Gray Catbird Dumetella carolinensis Cedar Waxwing Bombycilla cedrorum Yellow Warbler Dendroica petechia Chestnut-sided Warbler Dendroica pensylvanica Yellow-romped Warbler Dendroica coronata Ameri can Redstart Setophaga ruticilla Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis Red-winged Blackbird Agelaius phoeniceus Brown-headed Cowbird Molothrus ater Baltimore Oriole Icterus galbula American Goldfinch Carduelis tristis (a) and (b) English and scientific names according to AOU ( 1998) and supplements through 2003 . 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J A ..` I i RUN 1r • Golf � . . Golf _ 1 - - - - - orb ROAD 6 �U Course _Q : Course , L Parking ing " D� 0 I � ,• .. 52�9 �.� I. �1 4 C I Magnetic G all Course sla a ` S 933 I % _ . C T" � Trailer Park •^'��V�t a rna / O t �"` ' .. 1 :\. • � , I /f 1\i J 111 `d Va railer vl LEGEND 0 1000, 2000' Figure 2 . Point Count Locations SCALE 11 = 2000' o - Approximate Point Count NYS DOT Topographic Map Location NORTH , Ithaca East Quadrangle - ' 1996 Prepared by TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS, Inc. TES rite: LUC-1491t1491fig201RD.dsft10-22-03 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD ATTACHMENT # 4 `- TurEstrial EnvironmEntal spECialists , inc , 23 COUNTY ROUTE 6 , SUITE A. PHOENIX, NY 13135 (315) 695.7228 FAX (315) 695-3277 E -MAIL : tesinc @alltel . net August 6 , 2007 - Mr. Fred Wilcox III, Chair Town of Ithaca Planning Board 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Re : Plants in . UNA- 106 , Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York TES File No . 1491 Dear Mr. Wilcox : Terrestrial Environmental Specialists , Inc . (TES ) has reviewed an April 27 , 2007 letter regarding UNA- 106 . In addition, TES examined property within the proposed Brianvood II subdivision and the lands to be donated to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology on August 2 , 2007 . UNA- 106 was previously identified as DR- 54 and restricted to land owned by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. In 2000, the boundaries were revised to include lands owned by Mr. Rocco Lucente and numerous single-family homes on Sanctuary Drive . It should be noted that the data provided for UNA- 106 on page 290 of Unique Natural Areas Inventory of Tompkins County 2000 under the section on "Plant Species" does not list any rare plant species, nor does it list any plants under the heading "Significant Plant Species Inventoried on this Site". This publication states : "none known" relative to significant plants inventoried at UNA- 106 (see attached) . I have reviewed Table 1 presented in the letter and noted that Aplectrum hyemale, puttyroot, is indicated as occurring in Sapsucker Woods and UNA- 106 . This species is state- endangered and according to the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) has not been recorded in Tompkins County since 1920 . TES received five element occurrence reports from the NYNHP (S . Young, Chief Botanist, NYNHP) . The closest record to the site according to the NYNHP is from the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York on June 14, 1881 , and directions to that site were "near Dryden, Lansing southwest". There is no indication from any herbarium records that this species was recorded from Sapsucker Woods . The remaining plants noted in the letter for this area are as follows , along with their global and state ranks according to the NYNHP . Global Rank State Rank Aronia melanocarpa * Black chokeberry G5 S5 Cardamine pratensis Cuckoo flower G5 S5 Corallorrhiza trifida Early coralroot G5 S4 Lilium canadense* * Canada lily G5 S5 Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal flower G5T4 ? S4 Mr. Fred Wilcox III August 6 , 2007 Page 2 Global Rank State Rank Phegopteris he.ragonopteris . Broad beech fern G5 S4 Phrymg, leptostachya Lopseed G5 S5 *Current scientific name Photinia melanocarpa . " Current scientific name Lilium canadense ssp . canadense . l:. The following description comes from the New York Rare Plant Status Lists June 2007 . "Each taxon has a global , and state rank. The global rank reflects the rarity throughout the world and the . state rank reflects the rarity within New York State. " The following explains the meaning of the ranks of the above species . . G5 — Demonstrably secure throughout its range (but possibly rare in parts) . T? — Status of the subspecies or variety unknown . S5 — Demonstrably secure in New York State. S4 — Apparently secure in New York State . Plants listed in Table 1 of the letter are considered locally "scarce" by some individuals . However, as indicated by the Global Rank and the State Rank, these plants are not rare in New York State . A review of the New York Flora Atlas database indicates that all of these plants are found extensively throughout the State of New York with vouchered specimens in herbaria. On a local level only, i . e . the Cayuga Lake Basin, Cardamine pratensis and Corallorhiza tr fida were considered scarce and the remaining five species range from common, to infrequent and to occasionally abundant (Wiegand and Eames 1926) . TES searched for the presence of the species listed on Table 1 on Mr. Rocco Lucente ' s property on August 2 , 2007 . TES located. Phryma leptostachya on the site. This species is a common species in central New York and is secure on a state and global level . Much of the population of this common plant occurs on lands to be donated to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. If you have any questions, please give me a call . Sincerely, TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS, INC. C Bernard P . Carr Vice President BPC/dmm cc : L . Fabbroni S . Ritter Mr. Fred Wilcox III August 6 , 2007 Page 3 References __. New York Flora Atlas . 2006 . New York Flora Association Atlas . (http : atlas . nyflora. org/ about . asp) Tompkins County Environmental Management Council . 2000 . Unique Natural Areas Inventory of Tompkins County, Tompkins County Planning Department, Ithaca, NY. Wiegand, K. M . and A. J . Eames . 1926 . The Flora of the Cayuga Lake Basin, New York Vascular Plants Memoir 92 . Cornell University, Ithaca, NY . Young, S . M . 2007 . New York Rare Plant Status Lists June 2007 . New York Natural Heritage Program : A Partnership between The Nature Conservancy and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation . Albany, NY . Sapsucker Woods Bird Sanctuary T. of Ithaca. T. of Dryden T. of Lansing V of Lansing UNa 106 Plant Species Although substantial effort was made to identio significant plant species on this site, it is possible that additional rare or scarce species exist that. do not show up in this report. .d field check is always recommended prior to modifying the landscape. Detailed information regarding each species ' rareness and status may be found in .appendir D. For up-to-date information on species, contact the .VY Natural Heritage Program (318- 783- Rarity : ( Key: No checkmarks indicate that no species fall within those categories. ) ❑ Global - At least one plant species designated as rare or scarce at the global level by The Nature Conservancy is found on this site. I I State - At least one plant species designated as tare or scarce at the state level by The Nature Conservancy and the New York Natural Heritage Program is found on this site. ❑ Local - At least one plant species designated as rare or scarce at the local level by the Tompkins County ENIC and the Cornell Plantations is found on this site. Legal Status: E. Federal - At least one plant species designated as threatened or endangered by the U. S. Department of the Interior is found on this site. OS.tate - At least one plant species designated in New York State as endangered, threatened, rare or exploitably vulnerable is found on this site. Significant Plant Species Inventoried on this Site: Scienrific Name Common Name Global/State/Local Rarity Local Comments State Legal Status None known Animal Species The UiV,4 Inventory currently does not contain much specific data regarding animal species (and very little regarding rare or scarce .species) on U,VA sites. Therefore, this data should be viewed as preliminary and incomplete. Afield check is always recommended prior to modifying the landscape. Detailed information regarding each species' rareness and status maybe found in Appendir E. For up-to-date information on species, contact the NYtVatural Heritage Program (518- 783-3931). Animal Description : Abundant bird fauna is present, including both resident and migrant songbirds. The site is nationally famous for its bird population. Rarity: ( Key: No checkmarks indicate that no species fall within those categories.) ❑ Global - At least one animal species designated as rare or scarce at the global level by The Nature Conservancy is found on this site. ❑ State - At least one animal species designated as rare or scarce at the state level by The Nature Conservancy and the New York Natural Heritage Program is found on this site. Legal Status: ❑ Federal - At least one animal species designated as threatened or endangered by the U.S . Department of the Interior is found on this site. V State - At least one animal species designated by NYS as threatened or endangered is found on this site. Animal Species Inventoried on this Site : FederaUState Scientific Name Common Name Global/State Rarity Legal Status Comments Buteo lineatus Red-shouldered Hawk G5 S4 NiBTA ST PIF Species of Concern Accipiter cooperii Cooper's Hawk NIBTA SUn PIF Species of Concern Page 290 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARI ATTACHMENT # 4 TErmstrial EnvironmEntal SpECialists , inc , 23 COUNTY ROUTE 6, SUITE A, PHOENIX, NY 13135 (315) 695-7228 FAX (315) 695-3277 E-MAIL : tesinc @alltel. net August 10, 2007 Mr. Fred Wilcox III Town of Ithaca Planning Board 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Re : UNA- 106 and Briarwood II, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York TES File No . 1491 Dear Mr. Wilcox : At the request of Mr. Lawrence Fabbroni , on August 2 , 2007 1 visited the property owned by Mr. Rocco Lucente that is proposed for a residential subdivision and the lands proposed for donation to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This responds to the letter to the Town of Ithaca Board and Planning Board (Ostman, Wesley and Whitmore, April 27 , 2007) regarding the value of UNA- 106, its importance, and extent, specifically the inclusion of lands owned by Mr. Rocco Lucente. Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc . (TES ) has performed environmental studies , including wetland delineation , botanical inventories and wildlife studies on the Lucente property since 1993 . The Cornell Lab of Ornithology Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary is undoubtedly worthy of a designation as a Unique Natural Area. The property has many of the characteristics that meet the criteria for selection of an area as unique . These characteristics are listed in the letter and in the 2000 Unique Natural Area document . However, not all of the lands in UNA- 106 , particularly not the lands south of Sanctuary Drive or the homes along Sanctuary Drive, meet these same criteria. The lands south of Sanctuary Drive have been logged over time, scraped for topsoil , filled, and otherwise disturbed. The southernmost part of this area is being used as a dumping ground by local residents , not only of huge piles of woody and non-woody yard waste, but also of debris and trash such as .carpeting, old plywood, and bricks . This southernmost area is dominated by black locust trees (Robinia pseudoacacia) and abundant invasive species including honeysuckle (Lonicera spp . ) , multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora), and garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) . These are not characteristics of a Unique Natural Area. The letter mentions that Sanctuary Drive does not disrupt the movement of "deer, foxes and countless other animals . " I agree with that, and also add that the area south of Sanctuary Drive does not connect Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary with Monkey Run (UNA- 108) . These two areas, as drawn on Inventory Maps, are at least 1 , 000 feet apart . There are no culverts connecting the southern section of UNA- 106 to the northern portion . Two- leaved toothwort ( formerly Dentaria diphylla, now Cardamine diphylla) and cut- leaved toothwort ( fon -nerly Dentaria laciniata, now Cardamine concatenata) may or may riot be present on land owned by Lucente . These common woodland wildflowers are major food items of West Virginia white butterfly caterpillars . Both plant species are ranked S5 by the New York Mr. Fred Wilcox III August 10, 2007 Page 2 Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) and are found throughout New York State . The butterfly is ranked S3 (typically 21 to 100 occurrences in the state) . NYNHP cites the spread of garlic mustard, which is toxic to West Virginia white butterfly caterpillars, ' and the loss of food plant populations in some areas due to overbrowsing by deer as justification for the state ranking (New York Natural Heritage Program . 2006 (see attached) . There are recent reports of this butterfly species from McLean Bog and Shindagin Hollow . There is no indication that the West Virginia white butterfly occurs in UNA- 106 . I definitely agree that Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary (not all of UNA= 106 ) is an internationally important birding site . It is possibly one of the most "birded" locations in the world , but data collected at the Sanctuary cannot be automatically. attributed to all locations in the designated UNA- 106 . For example, Pied-billed grebes utilize the open water pond at Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary, however, there is no open water habitat on the Lucente property, and therefore Pied-billed grebes would not be found on the Lucente property. Similarly, many state- listed species that have been seen recently (2002 -2006 as reported on eBird) at Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary use habitats that are not present on the Lucente property. Other examples are Least bitterns and American bitterns seen in or near the pond in Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary, but for which there is no habitat on the Lucente property. Horned larks and Vesper sparrows use open areas with bare ground or short grass . There is no habitat like. this on the Lucente property. The Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary Checklist of Birds (2003 ) includes every species ever recorded from Sapsucker Woods through June 2003 . The checklist includes records of 28 bird species that are listed by New York State as endangered, threatened or special concern. Of those 28 species, 22 are common to accidental , but not breeding . Many are regular migrants . Of the 28 .total species, 2 are former breeders, on or in the vicinity of Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary. Of the 28 total species , 4 are breeders on or in the vicinity of Sapsucker Woods . One of these four (Northern harrier) has. no habitat on the Lucente property, and for the other 3 (red-shouldered hawk, sharp -shinned hawk, and Cooper ' s hawk) there is no indication of breeding on the Lucente property. I don ' t doubt that the three species of hawk (red-shouldered hawk, sharp -shinned hawk, and Cooper ' s hawk) listed as Special Concern by the state are regularly reported in Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary and around UNA- 106 . TES staff searched the Lucente property in winter in 2003 looking for stick nests, and performed a breeding bird survey and call-back survey in 2003 , using protocols developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. None of these species was found to be breeding on Rocco Lucente ' s property. All three of these hawk species are widely distributed throughout New York State except on Long Island . Comparison of NYS Breeding Bird Atlas distribution maps from 1980- 1985 versus 2000-2005 (attached) shows the sharp- shinned hawk and Cooper ' s hawk to be much more abundant during the 2000-2005 atlas than in 1980- 1985 . The 1999 revision of the NYSDEC List of Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Fish and Wildlife Species of New York State upgraded the red-shouldered hawk to Special Concern from its previous status of Threatened, reflecting an improvement in the breeding status of the species in the state. I agree with the statements regarding the importance of wetlands . The proposed development has avoided all impacts to wetlands . All wetlands , along with an upland buffer, are being donated to Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Mr. Fred Wilcox III August 10, 2007. Page 3 Numerous stormwater detention areas have been designed to accommodate stormwater from the site to prevent any degradation to on-site wetlands . These stormwater detention areas will be similar to those developed for the recently expanded facilities at Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The proposed list of plants to be used in these stormwater wetlands has been submitted to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for their approval . Mention of the presence of wood turtles , a species of Special Concern in New York, is another good illustration of a species for which a generalization about UNA- 106 is inappropriate . If the species is (or was) found on Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary it would likely be near a stream or other waterbody. This species is rarely found far from water (Ernst et a1. 1994) . While there are wetlands on the Lucente property, there are no permanent streams or waterbodies . It should be noted that the wood turtle distribution shown on a map (see attached) generated from the New York State Herpetological Atlas Project sponsored by the NYSDEC does not include wood turtle in the Ithaca East topographic quadrangle . If the wood turtle sighting in Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary occurred between 1990 and 1999, such a sighting should have been reported to the NYSDEC in keeping with the educational focus of Cornell Lab of Ornithology, even though it wasn ' t a bird sighting. The proposed Briarwood II residential development will result in no impacts to the wetlands on the Lucente property. The wetlands will be buffered by up to 750 feet of undisturbed upland on the property. The northernmost 15 acres adjacent to Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary will be donated to the Lab, adding uplands and wetlands to their property, and adding from 500 feet to 1 , 250 feet of buffer to existing and proposed residences . In addition, another 10-acre parcel in the southern portion of the property, including additional wetlands and upland, will also be donated to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The above is my response to the Ostman, Wesley, Whitmore letter. If you or anyone on the Board has any questions or would like additional information, please contact me. Sincerely, TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS9 INC. Cathie A . Baumgartner Principal Environmental Scientist CAB/dmm Attachments Ernst, C . H . , J . E . Lovich, and R. W. Barbour. 1994 . Turtles of the United States and Canada. Smithsonian Institution Press , Washington, D . C. CATHIE A . BAUMGARTNER Principal Environmental Scientist Ms . Baumgartner has been an environmental consultant for over 30 years . She has participated in and served as project manager for hundreds of environmental studies . Her primary areas of expertise are ornithology and herpetology. Ms . Baumgartner's project experience, although it includes the full spectrum of services provided by TES , has focused on hazardous. waste assessments, hydroelectric licensing, and governmental initiatives . She has often applied her scientific expertise in assessing threatened and endangered species . In 'this regard, she has worked on several large development projects in New York and New Jersey and is intimately familiar with the complex regulations that apply to endangered species in those states . Education M . S . Zoology/Pennsylvania State University/ 1973 . B .A. Biology/Douglass College, Rutgers University/ 1969 . Awards and Certifications Certificate of Completion, Designing and Conducting Studies Using Instream Flow Incremental Methodology, U. S . Fish and Wildlife Service, 1984. Certificate of Completion, Field Techniques for Stream Habitat Analysis, U. S . Fish and Wildlife Service , 1984 . Certificate of Completion, Use of the Computer Based Physical Habitat Simulation Model , U . S . Fish and Wildlife Service, 1984 . Certificate of Completion, Airport-related Wildlife Hazards and Damage Control Workshop, U. S . Department of Agriculture , Animal Damage Control , 1991 . Certificate of Completion, 24 Hour OSHA Health and Safety Training Course for Hazardous Waste Operations, 1992 . Certificate of Achievement, 40 Hour Hazardous Materials Site Worker - Supervisor, 1998 Project Experience Government Projects • Prepared biological assessment reports as part of Planning Level Survey for three military installations in upstate New York. • Designed and supervised studies of amphibian, reptilian, and fish resources of a 4, 300- acre U. S . Navy facility in Virginia. • Managed the preparation of a Forest, Fish, and Wildlife . Management Plan at the Tioga- Hammond Lakes facility in Pennsylvania for the Baltimore District Corps of Engineers . TES, inc. 08/08/07 Cathie A. Baumgartner • Conducted a fish habitat study using the Instream Flow Incremental Methodology (IFIM) for the U. S . Forest Service on the Mad River in New Hampshire . • Managed a major recreation use characterization and economic value study for the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission along 80 miles of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Olio rivers in Pennsylvania . • Managed a project to select a national cemetery site in the Albany, New York area for the U . S . _ Department of Veterans Affairs . • Participated in and managed multi -year environmental studies (vegetation and wildlife inventory, endangered species, wetlands) for development of a new park by the NYS Office of Parks , Recreation, and Historic Preservation, culminating in State and Federal environmental permits for the project. Mitigation for wetland impacts was negotiated with permitting agencies, tidal wetland creation was accomplished and monitoring continues . • Managed and conducted field data collection on endangered species and report preparation assessing alternative sites for an equipment storage area on a U. S . Army base in southern New Jersey. Airport Projects • Designed and supervised environmental studies (wetlands , endangered species, instream flow, fish resources) at eight airport expansion/redevelopment projects in New York and New Jersey. Commercial and Industrial Development Projects • Supervised preparation of a report assessing a lake shoreline development project in central New York. • Participated in shellfish surveys and habitat assessments for six marina developments in Atlantic County, New Jersey. • Participated in field surveys and report preparation for the selection of a site for a major industrial facility in central New York. Electric Power Generation Projects (fossil-fueled & nuclear) • Designed, implemented and prepared reports on herpetofaunal surveys at five proposed nuclear power plant sites in New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island . • Designed, supervised, and prepared reports on herpetofaunal surveys at two proposed fossil fuel power plant sites in New York, and two in Michigan . • Collected ornithological data at nine proposed power plant sites. • Designed and conducted an amphibian migration monitoring study at a proposed cogeneration facility in upstate New York. • Participated in wetland delineation and ecological inventory of 3 proposed cogeneration facilities in upstate New York. TES, inc . 08/08/07 Cathie A. Baumgartner Hydroelectric Projects • Participated in the preparation of a report assessing the impacts of the renovation of a small hydroelectric facility on the Susquehanna River in New York. • Coordinated the environmental analysis of three access road corridors for Phase I of the Su`sitna Hydroelectric Project in south-central Alaska. • Participated in the evaluation of recreational facilities and the potential for further recreational development at two hydroelectric sites in western Pennsylvania. • Managed a study supporting an Exhibit E for the FERC license application regarding a hydroelectric facility on the Ottauquechee River, Vermont. • Contributed to the FERC. licensing efforts (Exhibit E) for five hydroelectric projects in New York and Pennsylvania. • Coordinated an environmental feasibility report for hydropower development at the Kent Dam, Kent, Ohio . • Served as Assistant Environmental Project Manager for the preparation of the environmental report for the proposed 48 -megawatt hydroelectric station at the Pike Island Lock and Dam on the Ohio River. • Collected water quality data .(dissolved oxygen and temperature) as part of a multi-year study associated with hydroelectric development along the Allegheny and Ohio rivers in Pennsylvania . Electric Transmission Projects • Coordinated a route selection study for a 115 kV transmission line in northern New York. Hazardous and Solid Waste Management Projects • Managed an ecological inventory study of three candidate sites for a resource recovery facility in Broome County, New York. • Collected plant and animal (aquatic and terrestrial) tissues for laboratory analysis at three hazardous waste sites in New York and New Jersey. • Conducted vegetation and wildlife surveys at six proposed solid waste facility projects in New Jersey. • Managed and participated in the preparation of a Bird Control and Deterrent Plan for the solid waste management facilities at Haneman Environmental Park in Atlantic County, New Jersey. • Performed field surveys and prepared ecological assessment reports for eight inactive hazardous waste sites in New York, and one in western Illinois . • Participated in the preparation of a Bird Control Plan as a permit condition for a solid waste transfer station in Rochester, New York. Highway and Bridge Projects • Served as Environmental Project Manager on three highway redevelopment projects in Pennsylvania in which impacts on noise and air quality were investigated . TES, inc. 08/08/07 Cathie A. Baumgartner Mine Projects • Performed an endangered species search and habitat assessment, and participated in a noise study, at a proposed sand mining operation on Long Island, New York. • Collected field data on amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals for environmental ` impact assessments on fifteen mine/or mine expansion projects in New York. Pipeline and Fiber Optic Cable Projects • Conducted wetland delineations along a 5 -mile -long water and sewer line corridor in Orange County, New York. • Managed, performed field work, and prepared wetland permit application documents for a 175 -mile fiber optic cable corridor in eastern New York. Residential Development Projects • Delineated wetland boundaries at a project site in Ocean County, New Jersey in support of CAFRA and US Army Corps of Engineers permit requirements . • Conducted endangered species (amphibians, reptiles, and birds) surveys for 47 commercial and residential development projects in New Jersey. Scientific Research Projects • Participated in data collection on migrating peregrine falcons as part of a nationwide effort. • Participated in data collection on timing of spring migration in several species of owls in upstate New York. • Participated in a radio-tracking study of an endangered species in southern New Jersey. • Collected data on amphibians and reptiles for a research project involving the use of brushmat roads in construction through wetlands . TES, inc . 08/08/07 CATHIE A . BAUMGARTNER (Addendum) Publications Baumgartner, C . A. 1973 . Comparative rates of desiccation and rehydration in two species of salamanders : Desmognathus fuscus fuscus and Desmognath.us ochrophaeus ochrophaeus . M . S , Thesis, Pennsylvania State University, University Park. Baumgartner, C . A. , J . McMullen, V .J. Lucid, and R. S . Slack. 1975 . Breeding Bird Census : 78 . Shrub Community. American Birds 29 (6) : 1113 . Slack, R. S . ; C .A . Baumgartner, and J. McMullen . 1975 . Breeding Bird Census : 143 . Open Field . American Birds 29 (6) : 1138 - 1139 . Slack, R . S . , C .A. Baumgartner, and V .J . Lucid . 1975 . Breeding Bird Census : 144. Vineyard I. American Birds 29 (6) : 1139 . Baumgartner, C.A. and R. S . Slack. 1977 . Breeding Bird Census : Shrub Community. American Birds 31 : 58 . Baumgartner, C .A. and R. S . Slack. 1977 . Breeding Bird Census : Open Field . American Birds 31 : 86-87 , Baumgartner, C . A. and R. S . Slack. 1977 . Breeding Bird Census : vineyard III. American Birds 31 : 87 . Slack, R. S . C . A. Baumgartner and V . J. Lucid . 1977 . Breeding Bird Census : Scotch Pine Plantation . American Birds 31 : 54 . Baumgartner, C .A. and R. S . Slack. 1977 . A possible New York State Dickcissel breeding colony . The Kingbird 27 : 26-27 . Slack, R. S . and C. Baumgartner Slack. 1980 . Winter bird populations study: Pitch pine- oak Forest, I and II. American Birds 34 : 28 , Slack, C . Baumgartner, J.M. McMullen and R. S . Slack. 1980 . Breeding Bird Census: Pitch pine-oak Forest. American Birds 34 : 57-58 . Slack, R. S . and C .A. Baumgartner. 1980 . Avian breeding populations in vineyards, Erie Lake Plain, Chautauqua County, New York. The Kingbird 30 : 16-20 . Slack, R. S . and C . Baumgartner Slack. 1980 . Osprey fall migration at the Ninigret Barrier Beach 'Conservation Area, Rhode Island. Raptor Research 14 : 56-58 . Slack, R. S . and C . Baumgartner Slack. 1981 . Fall migration of Peregrine Falcons along the Rhode Island coast. Journal of Field Ornithology 52 : 60-61 . Slack, R. S. and C. Baumgartner Slack, R.N. Roberts and D.E . Emord. 1987 . Spring migration of Long-eared Owls and Northern Saw-whet Owls at Nine Mile Point, New York. Wilson Bulletin 99 : 480-485 . Carr, B .P . and C.A. Baumgartner. 2000 . A Flora of Schodack Island State Park. New York Flora Association Newsletter. Vol 11 (2) : 1 -8 . Baumgartner, C.A. and B . P. Carr. 2001 . Preliminary Checklist of Breeding Birds on Schodack Island State Park. The Kingbird 51 ( 1 ) : 453 -459 . Presentations at Conferences/Meetings 1987 . Amphibians and Reptiles in New York. Onondaga Audubon Society. Syracuse, New York. TES, inc . 08/09/07 Cathie A. Baumgartner 1987 . Amphibians and Reptiles in New York State. Centers for Nature Education at Baltimore Woods . Marcellus, New York. 1988 . Planning, Preparing and Presenting an Environmental Assessment. State University of College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Fish and Wildlife Seminar. Syracuse, New York. 1988 . Amphibians and Reptiles of New York-Identification, Behavior, and Habitats . Owasco Valley Audubon Society . Auburn, New York. 1991 . Primary Molt Patterns of Northern Saw-whet Owls .Captured During Spring Migration . Eastern Bird Banding Association Annual Meeting. Wilmington, Delaware . TES, inc . 08/09/07 S v t y Is!ff�,ffl, It It 5 � �.yP n : oaa J 's µ • • 1. lip iri 5 ?Y, r r'4 . 5Y sra in J•k•'^xJ .1 {F ra I Y' M� vr IT all I a r s is tt x` n'< Ilp 4 1 < y_ gp x • • . • • ' • i � ._ tt � ✓ 1n xn 6 w n s fk 'T ' _ +t 1' �x rill 1, U 'NiII; 4 It it { tt` I III ,, 1< y T4 ° sYr £ix ,,, N'l &Ile d V it, Izp t vt "a a ° r !. t r,q, d..cy g�5 *� .;,. .�. a k t s. Yt� : ✓ '�. i f 1� t: F ,! r�} �.e "'. SLY " .; > • '}• yi -Si ir 4r , ..5. r. it vp do TO State Ranking Justification Although it has been documented from 30 or more locations since the late 1 .990's , and additional locations are undoubtedly undocumented , this species is experiencing declines in substantial portions of its range. It appears to generally occur in small populations , depends on just two larval host plants , and is noted as not being a strong colonizer of new sites ; all intrinsic factors that lead to vulnerability. The spread of garlic mustard , which is toxic to caterpillars , and the loos of foodplant populations in some areas due to overbrowsing by deer, are threats that will likely be very difficult to reduce . Conservation Issues Threats The West Virginia white is reported to be sensitive to forest fragmentation due to its poor colonizing ability and is threatened by the spread of the exotic plant, garlic mustard (Alliolaria petiolata) which may choke out stands of the the caterpillars' food plant (toothwort, Dentaria sp . ) . In addition , while female butterflies will oviposit on garlic mustard , this plant is toxic to the caterpillars : Overbrowsing of toothwort as a result of very high deer densities is also a possible threat. Spraying for gypsy moth control has been and , at least in places, may continue to be a serious threat to this butterfly due to its occurrence in low population densities and its poor ability to colonize new locations (Cappuccino 1985) . Logging practices which lead to the loss of stands of toothwort and destruction of toothwort stands from ATV use are possible threats in at least one region of New York (Taft 2006) . Management Considerations Employing forest management practices and ATV restrictions that do not contribute to the loss of toothwort stands would be desirable . Removal of garlic mustard where it occurs at or near West Virginia White colonies would be advantageous, but may only be practical on a small site by site scale . Research Needs Research on deer densities in comparison to the distribution and abundance of toothwort may provide information useful for the conservation of West Virginia White colonies . Further research on dispersal tendencies may provide information useful in minimizing fragmentation of populations due to forest and other management practices . Short Term Trends Based on reported long term declines and extirpations in other parts of the species range , as well as the loss of some sites in New York since the 1950's (Shapiro 1974) , it is reasonable to assume that declines are occurring , but there is little data on population sizes of individual colonies over time to support this assumption . NYNHP Conservation Guide - West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis) 2 Long . Term Trends This species is declining , or has already declined or become extirpated, in some portions of its range. Shapiro ( 1974) noted that some. populations in New York have apparently been extirpated since 1950 , but the extent of an overall decline within the state is uncertain . Habitat The West Virginia white is a woodland species typically found in moist, rich, deciduous or mixed woods with the larval hostplant, toothwort. Many locations occupied in New York are near or along streams and the rich nature of the woods is highlighted by the presence of a host of spring ephemeral wildlflowers in addition to toothwort (New York Natural Heritage Program 2006). Associated Ecological Communities Beech-maple Mesic Forest A hardwood forest with sugar maple and American beech codominant. This is a broadly defined community type with several variants . These forests occur on moist, well-drained , usually acid soils . Common associates are yellow birch , white ash , hop hornbeam , and red maple . Hemlock-northern Hardwood Forest A mixed forest that typically occurs on middle to lower slopes of ravines , on cool , mid-elevation slopes , and on moist, well-drained sites at the margins of swamps. Eastern hemlock is present and is often the most abundant tree in the forest. Maple-basswood Rich Mesic Forest A species rich hardwood forest that typically occurs on well-drained , moist soils of circumneutral pH . Rich herbs are predominant in the ground layer and are usually correlated with calcareous bedrock, although bedrock does not have to be exposed . The dominant trees are sugar maple , basswood , and white ash . Rich Mesophytic Forest A hardwood or mixed forest that resembles the mixed mesophytic forests of the Allegheny Plateau south of New York but is less diverse. It occurs on rich, fine-textured , welkdrained soils that are favorable for the dominance of a wide variety of tree species . A canopy with a relatively large number of codominant trees characterizes this forest. Canopy codominants include five or more of the following species : red oak, red maple, white ash , American beech , sugar maple , black cherry, cucumber tree , and black birch . NYNHP conservation Guide - West Virginia Whke (Piers vifginiensis) 3 Range The map shows the known locations for west virginia white (black dots) based on the New York Natural Heritage Program database . A general approArnation of the potential.range (blue shading) throughout the state is based on the U.S. Forest Service Ecological Units (Keys et al. 1995). Data Sources New York Natural Heritage Program (Natural Heritage Element Occurrences) NYS GIS Data Sharing Cooperative , simplified by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation , Habitat Inventory Unit (County Boundary for New York State) - U . S . Department of Agriculture , Forest Service (Subregions of the conterminous United States) Best Places to See Allegany State Park (Cattaraugus County) New York State Distribution This species is fairly widespread across the southern portion of the state with recent records from counties in the Catskills , Hudson Valley, and southern tier. There are also recent records from disjunct locations in Lewis County as well as poorly substantiated older records from St. Lawrence County. Global Distribution The range of the West Virginia white extends from north central Wisconsin and northern Michigan , eastward across southern Ontario and New York, to southern Vermont and New Hampshire, and western Massachusetts and Connecticut. The range also extends southwestward through the Appalachians to northern Georgia and Alabama (Opler and Krizek 1984) . NYNHP Conservation Guide - West Virginia White (Aeris virginiensis) 4 Identification Comments Identifying Characteristics The West Virginia white is a small , white butterfly with generally unmarked wings . The wings are translucent or semi-translucent, the forewing is rounded , the veins on the --hindwings are indistinctly lined with brown or gray, and there is a lack of any yellow tinting on the undersides of the wings . Overall size varies from 1 . 8-2 . 1 in . (46-54 mm) . This species has a low, weak flight. Caterpillars are yellow-green with a green stripe along each side (Opler and Krizek 1984 , Opler and Malikul 1992) . Characteristics Most Useful for Identification The color and pattern on the upperside and underside of the wings is often the best means of identification for butterflies and serves to distinguish the West Virginia white from the species it may be most easily confused with . Best Life Stage for Identifying This Species Adult butterflies are usually more easily identified than their larvae or their pupae ; although the identification of caterpillars is now more possible thanks to the completion of several new field guides and. other publications including Wagner (2005) , Wagner et al . (2001 ) , and Wagner et al . ( 1997) . Behavior West Virginia white butterflies fly largely within their woodland habitat and are hesitant to cross open fields (Cappuccino and Kareiva 1985) . Within the woods, they fly with a weak flight, low to the ground , on warm , calm , sunny days in early spring . Newly emerged males will seek moist areas near streams or the damp margins of woodland roads (Cappuccino and Kareiva 1985 , Opler and Krizek 1984) . The Best Time to See Throughout its range the West Virginia white has just one brood (univoltine) which flies in the early spring and the flight season is fairly short in duration . In the norther portion of the range , adult flight . dates typically range from late April to mid June (Opler and Krizek 1984) . The majority of records for New York reported in recent years are from late April to mid May with a smaller number of records from early April , late May, and rarely, early June (Fiore and Wallstrom 2003 , 2004 , 2005 , New York Natural Heritage Program 2006) . . The caterpillars complete feeding by early summer and the chrysalis undergoes diapause until the following spring (Opler and Krizek 1984) . NYNHP Conservation Guide - West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis) 5 Reproducing Larvae present and actin i A .e n k7 ^ 'v` ,° -s ;slzt `^-' a �* ,^. . !£ r r r +.iry =' r.•a ^"S<K ` +'� ";�5� �q ' < ,. ' Pupae or prepupae pres Jan Feb Mar Apr . May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec - The time of year you would expect to find West Virginia White in New York, Similar Species Cabbage White(Pieris rapae) : The cabbage butterfly has one or two black spots on the upperside of the forewing and has uniformly white undersides of the hindwing (with no color along the veins) . Their flight is stronger than the flight of the West Virginia White and not as low to the ground (Opler and Malikul 1992) . The caterpillar of the cabbage white has a thin line of small broken yellow spots along the side that is lacking in the West Virginia White (Opler and Krizek 1994 , Wagner 2005) . Eastern Veined White ( Pieris oleracea) : The mustard white or eastern veined white has two generations and the spring individuals have underside wing veins more sharply outlined than West Virginia whites, while the summer flying mustard whites are completely white with no color along the wing veins (Opler and Malikul 1992) . The mustard white and West Virginia white are very closely related and the caterpillars are very similar (Opler and Malikul 1992) . Taxonomy Kingdom Animalia �— Phylum Mandibulates ( Mandibulata) L Class Insects (Insecta) L Order Butterflies, Skippers , and Moths (Lepidoptera) L Family Pieddae (Whites and Sulphurs) NYNHP Conservation Guide - West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis) 6 Additional Resources Links Google Images http ://images , google . com/images ?q = PIERIS +VIRGINIENSIS NatureServe Explorer http ://natureserve. org/explorer/servlet/NatureServe?searchName=PIERIS+VIRGINIENSIS References Cappuccino, N . and P . Kareiva . 1985 . Coping with a capricious environment : A population study of a rare pierid butterfly. Ecology 66( 1 ) : 152- 161 , Fiore , T. and K , Wallstrom, 2003 . New York State Butterfly Records for 2002 . New York Chapter of . the North American Butterfly Association . 52 pp. Glassberg , J . 1999 . A field guide to the butterflies of eastern North America . Oxford Univeristy Press, New York, NY . 242 pp . Keys , Jr. ,J . ; Carpenter, C . ; Hooks, S . ; Koenig , F . ; McNab, W. H . ; Russell, W. ; Smith , M . L. 1995 . Ecological units of the eastern United States - first approximation (cd-rom) , Atlanta , GA: U . S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. GIS coverage in ARCINFO format, selected imagery, and map unit tables . Layberry , Ross A. ; Hall , Peter W. ; and LaFontaine, J . Donald , 1998 . The Butterflies of Canada . University of Toronto Press. 280 pp . + color plates . NatureServe. 2005 . NatureServe Central Databases. Arlington , Virginia . USA New York Natural Heritage Program . 2006 . Biotics Database , Albany, New York . Opler, P . A. and V. Malikul . 1992 . A field guide to eastern butterflies . Houghton Mifflin , Boston , MA. 396 pp . Opler, Paul A. and G . Krizek . 1984 . Butterflies East of the Great Plains. The Johns Hopkins University Press , Baltimore . Shapiro , A. M . 1974 . Butterflies and skippers of New York State . Search 4 : 1 -60 . Taft, Ted . 2006 . Notes regarding Pieris virginiensis surveys at .Boutwell Hill , Stockton and Harris Hill State Forests 2001 -2005 , Wagner, D . L. 2005 . Caterpillars of eastern North America . Princeton University Press . Princeton , NJ . 512 pp . Wagner, D. L. , D. C . Ferguson , T. L . McCabe , and R. C . Reardon , 2001 . Geometrid caterpillars of northeastern and Appalachian forests . USDA, Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team , FHTET-2001 - 10, Washington, DC. 239 pp . Wagner, D . L. , V. Giles , R. C . Reardon , and M . L . McManus . 1997 . Caterpillars of eastern forests . USDA, Forest Service , Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team , FHTET-96-34, Washington , DC . 113 pp . NYNHP Conservation Guide - West Virginia White (Pieds viiginiensis) 7 New York Natural Heritage Program This project. is made possible with funding from: 625 Broadway, 5th Floor, - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Hudson River Albany, NY 12233-4757 Estuary Program Phone: (518) 402-8935 - Division of Lands & Forests , Department of Environmental Conservation acris @nynhp .org - New York State Office of Parks , Recreation and Historic Preservation Information for this guide was last updated on Aug 10, 2006 - l: NYNHP Conservation Guide - West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis) 8 Breedmg Bird 2000-2UU5 Atlas Pagel of 2 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION NYS Breeding Bird Atlas - AT AS 2 000 s 1980 - 1985 Species Di � tri3 !.lti0nap Compare with 2000-2005 Data Perform Another Search Sharp ® shinned Hawk f moo:. Accipiter striatus �., oo s �B3 o oC o ° o a A � 1980 - 1985 Data ° e d' o —p ° ° 131 q3 4! 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O R i K, n❑ . f f, ry - r�l C] C� d • ' �© . . .. _ �;' - .- - : - .. �� .- � ' i , tr _ [9 - - of ' : i c 1` I 4s - � l( m 1 I .�1 x' 11 ,6 dh: 4 Q ' i� �• I( �{ 1 iE it to if R j i - �i c mt o II II m - 6 C pp _ z l�'l I! � = ` __� [ s C J 1 ., -�Y TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK .: or slightly alkaline. The soils in this association re- Langford and Erie soils are not stony soils but contain =quire heavy liming for high yields of legumes and other numerous fragments of local shale and sandstone and are crops• classed as channery. Typically, these soils are silt loams and are deep over bedrock ( fig. 3 ) , but in a few areas the -":L ang ford-Erie association (LE) depth to bedrock is less than 30 Inches. Langford , soils r ;This association consists of moderately well drained have a grayish-brown surface soil , a yellowish-brown up- and Arid somewhat poorly drained, medium-textured soils on r subsoil, a mottled, dense, compact fragipan as the �U 1 :;;rolling to moderately steep topography : Theme=low-lime part of the subsoil. Erie soils are grayish brown r '. 5olls, which are medium in potassium-supplying power, in color. They are mottled from the plowed layer down, pare dominant in two areas in the north-central and north- and the dense pan is close to the surface. ` east arts of the count along the Cayuga, Count line. Langford soils generally are good for crops when well Parts Y g . Y g g , 3 g p 'They developed in glacial till that was deposited as ground managed. Erie soils are fair, considering the present moraines. The topography is generally mild:- The mod- choice of craps, lime, fertilizer, and management practices. y;; erately well drained Langford soils, which occupy 40 per- Slow internal drainage limits the use of Erie and Ellery . nt of the association, are the most extensive. They are soils. Drainage can be improved by means of means of . n the rounded ridgetops and steep slopes. The somewhat type diversion terraces and m some places by means of oorly drained Erie soils account for 30 percent of the open ditches . Diversion ditches on Erie soils make it pos- -{ °association and are generally smoother and more nearly sible to plant oats 7 to 10 days earlier in spring. Contour ;:::novel. The poorly drained and very poorly drained Ellery striperopping and diversion terraces also are well suited Viand Alden soils occupy flat areas, swales? and depressions to Langford soils. ';'and make up about 25 percent of the association. The well- Vigorous new crop varieties, adequate liming a.nd 'ferti - drained Valois soils and other soils of minor extent make lizing, and improved management practices have in recent ,.-,-, , up about 5 percent of the association. About 5 percent of years tended to minimize the disadvantages of the wetness, ;; the county is in this association. acidity , and low natural fertility of these soils. Moderato All of these soils, except possibly Alden soils, have a to high yields of many crops can be obtained if crops are gY P fragipan ( hardpan ) . P Y I Y g � �� stron 1 expressed fra i pan hard an The an in wisely selected and pro erl managed see current issue Langford soils is 15 to 24 niches below the surface, that in of " 6ornell Recommen s for Field Crops" ) . Hay mix- Erie soils is 12 to 18 inches below the surface, and that in tures of adapted varieties of alfalfa, tall birdsfoot trefoil, Ellery soils, 12 to 15 inches. 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Grannis Website : www.dec. state. ny. us Commissioner 7/ 18/2007 Rocco Lucente, Lucente Homes Rocco Lucente 103 Salem Drive Ithaca NY 14850- Re : ACKNOWLEDGMENT of NOTICE of INTENT for Coverage Under SPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from CONSTRUCTION - ACTIVITY General Permit No. GP4241 Dear Prospective Permittee: This is to acknowledge that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) s received a complete Notice of Intent (NOD for coverage under General Permit No . GP -02 -01 for the 1nstruction activities located at : 1riarwood II Subdivision Birchwood Drive Ithaca NY 14850- County : Tompkins Pursuant to Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) Article 17 , Titles 7 and 8 , ECL Article 70 , discharges in accordance with GP -02-01 from the above construction site will be authorized 5 business days from 7/9/2007 which is the date we received your final NOI, unless notified differently by the Department. The permit identification number for this site is : NYR 1ON189 . Be sure to include this permit identification number on any forms or correspondence you send us . When coverage under the permit is no longer needed, you must submit a Notice of Termination to the Department. This authorization is conditioned upon the following : 1 . The information submitted in the NOI received by the Department on 7/9/2007 is accurate and complete. 2 . You have developed a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that complies with GP-02-01 which must be implemented as the first element of construction at the above-noted construction site. Activities related to the above construction site comply with all other requirements of GP -02 -01 . ° 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD ATTACHMENT # 4 nn Hunter Herbert J Engman [hje1 @cornell . edu] Thursday, September 28 , 2006 11 :27 AM To : Elizabeth Sanders Cc : Rod Howe; Michael A Koplinka-Loehr; Cathy; TOWNCLERK@TOWN . ITHACA. NY. US Subject: Re : Sapsucker Woods destruction Hi , Elizabeth . I am happy to see interest in the development near Sapsucker Woods . There has been a good deal of publicity on this matter and I must admit I was surprised to see the interest develop so late in the process . There was good coverage in the Ithaca Journal== ( for once ) and I kept the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council apprised of the project . Nonetheless , the Planning Board , to my knowledge , received little comment on the project . Some folks may have been lulled into inaction because. of . the Laboratory of Ornithology ' s apparent satisfaction with the undertaking . This is one of the projects that was , in effect , " grand fathered " . many years ago under old standards . I am doubtful that such a project could get 'off the ground these days . The state Department of Environmental Conservation probably won ' t get involved because the size of the wetland falls below their jurisdiction . We used to rely on the Army Corps of Engineers to police smaller wetlands , but that authority has . been removed by the current federal administration . The Town of Ithaca has been wanting to put together a wetlands law to cover the s 1 wetlands , but just haven ' t had the time yet - we , too , are mostly nteers . solution to some of your concerns is for more people to volunteer to on the Planning . and Board of Zoning Appeals Boards , The Town Board appoints the members , but we often have only enough volunteers to fill the seats . The day - to - day effort is time - consuming and sometimes thankless and we should be grateful for those dedicated citizens who are willing to serve . Protecting the environment is not accomplished by reactions to specific projects , but by creating the structures to ensure strong standards . I hope you will continue to be involved and so encourage others . The Town truly welcomes such involvement . In accordance with town policy and open government laws , I am also copying the Town Clerk and Supervisor with this reply . Herb At 03 : 28 PM 9 / 27 / 2006 - 0400 , Elizabeth Sanders wrote : > Dear Herb , Rod , and Michael , > This development promises to destroy a major wetland and bird habitat > close by . > I find it shocking to read the transcript and see how little most members > of the Planning Board care about the natural environment , rushing to give > the ' developer Lucente all he wants , and opining that it will have little > environmental impact ( simply accepting the developer ' s word on that ) . >Alas , there are no volunteer experts to challenge it . . . though it ' s not > ear that most of the Board members would care anyway . Decisions of this ort shouldn ' t be left to appointed , pro - developer members . I wonder why s delegation is permitted in Ithaca . Ithere anything you three can do to stop this destruction ? Has the state >EPA cleared it ? It shocks me that even in Ithaca developers like Lucente > and Walmart can always plow ahead and destroy the natural environment with > so little opposition from local government . Sapsucker is a major bird > facility , but the lab seems to relish only a gift of a parcel of land from 1 >Lucente , never mind the vast habitat destruction . > >Thanks for listening . > Elizabeth > Dear all , > If you ' ve got a spot of time tomorrow night , come to the second meeting >of Ithaca residents concerned about the future of Sapsucker Woods . You >may have already heard that eighteen acres of woodland adjacent to >Cornell ' s bird sanctuary are in danger of being destroyed , all in the > name of a 47 - lot residential development planned by Rocco ;�Lucente . > > The group is meeting on Wednesday , September 27 at 7 p . m : , at 309 > Highland Road ( First Congregational Church ) . More information can be > found at : . > > http : / / savesapsuckerwoods . blogspot , com > Kindly spread the word . > > Regards , > K 2 09 / 10/ 2007 TOWN BOAR] Susan Ritter ATTACHMENT # 4 Herbert J Engman [hje1 @cornell . edu] t : Wednesday, August 08 , 2007 11 : 25 AM Susan Ritter Cc : Cathy; Dan Walker; Jonathan Kanter; 'Susan H . Brock' Subject: RE : moratorium local law As I indicated I would do at our meeting last week, I took a quick glance at some additional documents which give us plenty of backup for a decision to declare a conservation zone for the NE area : Building Greenways for Tompkins County ( 1995 ), Framework for Environmental Planning in Tompkins County ( 1996), and the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan (2004) (which includes the Natural Features Focus Areas. Along with the UNA study and the stormwater runoff study we have a plethora of information to use. Herb At 04 : 26 PM 8/7/2007 -0400, Sue Ritter wrote: Herb , It would be my recommendation that a biological/ecological study be undertaken of the Lucente property to obtain a more complete picture of the biological/ecological character and quality of this area . I feel that this information is an essential element in the justification of a Conservation Zone for this area , and could not imagine trying to prepare a report without it . The Whitmore/Wesley/Ostman report is just too general in scope to provide adequate justification for rezoning this particular property. 'm having a busy first day back from vacation , and I think it might be more efficient for me to speak with you in person , r on the phone , rather than trying to email you a long discussion on the topic . If you 'd like to discuss this further, I 'll e in the office until 5 :00PM today (Tuesday) , and I should be in the office all day Wednesday . Sue From : Herbert J Engman [mailtohjel cornell .edu] Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 2 : 48 PM To: Susan H . Brock Cc: Cathy; Dan Walker; Jonathan Kanter; Susan Ritter Subject: Re : moratorium local law It would be great if Sue could add her analysis to the mix . Has she gotten all the information? My point against the study is that the biologists argue that the cohesiveness of the ecological unit is the most important thing. With only one season (Fall) to conduct a new study, much might be missed in the spring amphibian and bird migration, early plants, nesting birds, etc. Biological corridors (WILD, FLLT) have been planned for at least a decade in this area, so there is lots of information to support that contention. Herb 8/28/2007 s This electronic transmission contains legally privileged and confidential information intended only for the person(s) named. Any use, distribution, copying or disclosure by any other person is strictly prohibited . If you received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender by telephone at (607) 277-3995 (collect) or send an electronic mail message to brocknclarityconnect. com . In addition, please delete all copies of this message from your computer. ----- Original Message ----- From : Herbert John Engman To : Susan H . Brock Cc : Catherine Valentino ; Herbert Engman ; Dan Walker ; Jonathan Kanter Sent: Friday, August 03 , 2007 5 : 03 PM Subject : Re: moratorium local law Looks terrific and incredibly complete to me, Susan . I can't think of any objection to the continuation of planning during the moratorium period as given in the sample given . The strength of the information provided in the draft moratorium supports a reconsideration I've had about the environmental study. You mentioned at the meeting we held that we have no way of knowing how the study would turn out and that it might undercut our case. I've come to think that it doesn't make sense to try to disprove our own position ; let the developers disprove it if they can. The environmental information we have comes from the best field biologists in the state and should hold up to scrutiny well . The not-insubstantial cost is another factor given the challenges of the fiscal year ahead. Has anyone else had second thoughts about the proposed study? Herb 8/28/2007 than Kanter Herbert John Engman [hje1 @cornell .edu] Thursday, July 26, 2007 1 : 11 PM To : . Jonathan Kanter Cc: brock @clarityconnect.com ; Dan Walker; Cathy; fwilcox @claritas .com Subject : RE : UNA at Briarwood II Hi , Jon . I suggested the meeting because I had understood you had concerns that the Planning Department staff didn ' t have the background to deal with the UNA issues at the site . Robert and Mark do , so this would be strictly a fact - finding meeting . If you do not feel comfortable meeting with others involved , it would be fine for you and / or others on your staff to meet with them alone . It is important that you feel comfortable asking hard questions of Robert and Mark . We have been warned that there is no time to waste if the Town Board is going to intervene in this issue . We can ' t wait until the Planning Board meeting . So , we can either go with current information or get additional information from others . Just let me know whether you want to meet with Robert and Mark or not . Thanks Herb P 08 : 57 AM 7 / 26 / 2007 - 0400 , Jonathan Kanter wrote : b : m torn ethically with participating in a meeting like you suggest , since Planning Board has already scheduled an agenda item for their August > 21st meeting to consider in public session Nancy , Robert and Mark ' s > information regarding the UNA , along with other information that Mr . > Sonnenstuhl provided , and the Briarwood II applicant ' s update on a number of > items relating to the subdivision , including what they plan to do with the > Town ' s stormwater consultant ' s report , possible lot layout changes , and the > status of other conditions in the preliminary subdivision approval . Having > said that , I would be willing to participate in the meeting you suggest as > long as it is strictly a fact - finding meeting regarding the UNA . The only >dates that I am available between now and my scheduled vacation beginning >August 6th through August 17th are : > >Monday , July 30th : Anytime between 9 : 00 a . m . and 4 : 00 p . m . ; or > Thursday , August 2nd : Anytime between 9 : 00 a . m . and 12 :00 noon . > > [ Note : Sue Ritter , . who is the project manager working on the Briarwood II >proposal with the Planning Board is currently on vacation until August 7th . > I will probably plan to attend the August 13th Town Board meeting although > it will be during my vacation . ] . > Jon > Jonathan Kanter , AICP > Director of Planning > Town of Ithaca f a5 North Tioga Street aca , NY 14850 7 ) 273 - 1747 : ( 607 ) 273 - 1704 il : jkanter @town . ithaca . ny . us > > - - - - - Original Message - - - - - > From : Herbert J Engman [ mailto : hjel @cornell . edu ] 1 >Sent : Wednesday , July 25 , 2007 3 : 19 PM > To : Jonathan Kanter > Subject : UNA at Briarwood II > Jon , I ' d like to schedule a meeting with you , a couple of board members and > the two guys ( Robert Wesley and Mark Whitmore ) who have been involved with > the UNA at Briarwood ASAP . I know the Planning Board is planning a meeting > in a few weeks , but if the Town Board is to do anything - and I think we > should _ we must move quick-ly< _ _ Can you give me some dates and times I can > use to contact the others ? Thanks . > Herb J . 2 TOWN OAHD c 0 V V 3 t S ..Q c G- c s Ri �Y A. � r / . .t _ w w Li its re \ ` r � • � r • I i■ n �. ■ _ `iii • ■� no `T r •r . t OR OF I I�1•i J , w � ■■ �1• rT �■ wL r� \l ��� • � 'r•�r s �f '°' _ •,. ���, ti;. l ''f ,.�."_-.. .rte .ti •,i � ill 7'�, , -.,' ' �r r IV + $ '„„�., }yam' �l� �b• � �."' .j, I„!.,r°_ '1� - T r _ ♦ a•, �'�i ;�'��� r�r __ - �X3,9 � F �. �� f �:. y. +f+-' SK�k• •� li'/'i }I��T� y r t �,'�' y'�' '��., ��rrTl'� � ,I� k� j fI ,+ji�. -- ,'r :� �r�'��-f�"ice � � � •�1�. •= `' .�� r+`*.� --'#�' � .t .���'�'. � ,i%'. � �' �. - ,*+��� -'„ l��t. �►,�.. �� may.°�_ i � •�`�: '� '.,�;� ' _ . .� {j �!� �= - :��i •.��� r,ln�,i, - iii _ _ -: .. ^'fi ' .r- +,lk.�/, �fjt'tiT�:_ .� t .h+ •�' I�q--���r1 i l � _� ".�'_ .�• �' -.i :/�"�l�•! _ ?t * ..y��'"wF.�- - _r��ii;G,•�--�f :,rte•=S►i•�• � '�;:��'. ,, l �* t� ��: �'_ :!'�: _ -_� �- f• 'mil.��� .._� -1� r:' i� .... -!4,�' 1 _ � T.•tom. � '���� f�. 1* �'� _r r,1� ._ �.. ,r-� '�>� r � � �j1 I � '. _ I� ti fs� ► ►fvi� r,F n.C:;�-ti' f �:� t ,Y ERE WMM 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD ATTACHMENT # 7 A4 Ij D,A # 1 2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION PB RESOLUTION NO. 2007 — 090 Recommendation to the Ithaca Town Board Town of Ithaca Planning Board August 21 , 2007 Motion made by George Conneman , seconded by Susan Riha . WHEREAS the Town of Ithaca Town Board has expressed the need to preserve the character of existing residential neighborhoods , and WHEREAS The Town of Ithaca is committed to providing affordable housing options within the Town as evidenced by the approval and construction of Linderman Creek and Overlook at West Hill apartment complexes , and WHEREAS the small lots ( 9 , 000 square feet minimum ) permitted in High Density Residential Zones allow for the existence of affordable housing , and WHEREAS two family structures are permitted in High Density Residential Zones , and WHEREAS each unit can be occupied by two unrelated individuals , and WHEREAS four unrelated individuals can occupy each two family structure , and WHEREAS the Town of Ithaca Planning Board , at a Public Hearing held on July 171 2007 , heard from residents of the Pennsylvania Avenue/Kendall Avenue neighborhood about issues related to concentrated student occupancy including noise , parking , public urination and other disorderly conduct , and trash , THEREFORE , be it resolved that the Town of Ithaca Planning Board recommends that the Town of Ithaca Town Board consider revising the current zoning regulations in High Density Residential Zones to protect existing residential neighborhoods by further limiting the number of unrelated individuals that can occupy each structure . Such a reduction could be accomplished by limiting the size of the accessory unit. A vote on the motion was as follows : AYES : Wilcox , Thayer, Conneman Howe , Talty , Riha and Erb NAYS : None ABSTENTIONS : None The Motion was passed . Revised by PB Resolution No. 2007 — 095, adopted by the Planning Board on September 4, 2007. FILE DATE ADOPTED RESOLUTION PB RESOLUTION No . 2007 — 095 Revision to PB Resolution No . 2007- 090 Recommendation to the Town Board Regarding Pennsylvania and Kendall Avenues Town of Ithaca Planning Board September 4, 2007 Motion made by Fred Wilcox , seconded by Hollis Erb . NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That this Board revises Planning Board Resolution Number 2007 — 095 to read : THEREFORE be it resolved that the Town of Ithaca Planning Board recommends that the Town of Ithaca Town Board consider revising the current zoning regulations in High Density Residential Zones to protect existing residential neighborhoods by further limiting the number of unrelated individuals that can occupy each structure . Such a reduction could be accomplished by limiting the size of the accessory unit regardless of its location in the building . A vote on the motion resulted as follows : AYES : Wilcox , Conneman , Thayer, Howe , Talty, Riha and Erb NAYS : None ABSTENTIONS : None ABSENT: Hoffmann The Motion passed . STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS . TOWN OF ITHACA) I , Paulette Neilsen , Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca , New York , do hereby certify that the attached resolution is an exact copy of4e same adopted by the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca at a regular meeting n 4th day of Septe er 2007 . PP Deputy Town Clerk Town of Ithaca 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD A -G Es X 9A # 17 ATTACHMENT # 7 FILE DATE ADOPTED RESOLUTION : PB RESOLUTION No . 2007 - 093 Recommendation to Town Board Regarding a Proposed Local Law Providing for a Moratorium on Development in the Northeast Corner of the Town of Ithaca for a Period of Two -hundred Seventy ( 270) Days Town of Ithaca Planning Board September 4, 2007 Motion made by George Conneman , seconded by Kevin Talty . WHEREAS : The Town of Ithaca Town Board has proposed a local law providing for a moratorium on development in the northeast corner of the Town of Ithaca for a period of two-hundred seventy (270) days , and WHEREAS : The above-described moratorium would allow the Town Board time to determine , among other considerations , whether a change from the existing Medium Density Residential Zone to Conservation Zone on Tax Parcels 70- 10-3 . 5 (24 . 16 +/- acres) ; 73- 1 -2 . 2 (29 . 35 +/- acres) ; 73- 1 -8 . 1 (2 . 40 +/- acres) ; and 73- 1 -8 . 22 (23 . 34 +/- acres) is appropriate , and WHEREAS : The Town Board has reviewed the above-described proposed local law at its meeting on August 13 , 2007 and has referred this matter to the Planning Board and Conservation Board for recommendations , and WHEREAS : The Town of Ithaca Planning Board held a public hearing on this matter and has reviewed and discussed this proposed local law at its meeting on September 4 , 2007 , NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED : That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby recommends that the Town Board adopt the proposed local law providing for a moratorium on development in the northeast corner of the Town of Ithaca for a period of two-hundred seventy (270) days . A vote on the motion resulted as follows : AYES : Conneman NAYS : Wilcox , Thayer, Talty, and Erb ABSTENTIONS : Howe ABSENT : Hoffmann RECUSED : Riha This Board did not adopt the recommendation . STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) SS , TOWN OF ITHACA) I , Paulette Neilsen , Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca , New York , do hereby certify that the attached resolution is an exact copy of the same adopted by the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca at a regular meeting on-the 4th day of epte er 2007 . Deputy Town Clerk Town of Ithaca 2 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD OF ITS ATTACHMENT # 8 DA, # $� TOWN OF ITHACA 215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca, N . Y. 14850 www .town. ithaca.ny.us TOWN CLERK 273- 1721 HIGHWAY ( Roads, Parks, Trails, Water &Sewer) 273- 1656 ENGINEERING 273- 1747 PLANNING 273- 1747 ZONING 273 - 1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 September 5 , 2007 To : Interested Consultants : Re : RFQ — Town of Ithaca — Evaluation of Natural Characteristics of Sapsucker Woods Area The Town of Ithaca is seeking the services of a consultant to assist the Town Board in evaluating the natural features of the study area, including the review of plans, documents, and information that are available regarding this area; conduct limited field investigations of the study area to characterize the importance of the area ' s natural features and ecological habitat and to document the presence or absence of certain plant and animal species ; and formulate recommendations regarding the protection of the natural features and biological and ecological qualities of the lands within the study area, as outlined in the attached Request for Qualifications (RFQ) . These services would be on an hourly, contractual basis, which would be described more fully in a term agreement for professional services to be entered into between the Town of Ithaca and the selected consultant. The term of said services would be approximately six to eight months to allow field observations in the Fall of 2007 and Spring of 2008 . If your firm is interested and able to provide the services described in the RFQ, please submit a Statement of Qualifications (5 copies) to the Town of Ithaca no later than 4 : 00 p .m . on Monday, September 17, 2007 , The Statement should follow the format requested in the RFQ, and should be addressed to : Jonathan Kanter, AICP , Director of Planning Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, 0 Jonathan Kanter, AICP Director of Planning Att. cc : Town of Ithaca Town Board Biological/Ecological/Wetland Consultant List Mike Fishman Wilson Environmental Technologies, Inc Stearns and Wheeler, LLC 2805 Wehrle Drive 1 Remington Park Drive Suite 2 Cazenovia, NY 13035 Williamsville, NY 14221 (315) 655 - 8161 Ext. 384 (315) 436- 5726 (cell) The LA Group 40 Long Alley Ron LeCain (partnered with Lynn Glase and David Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Werrier, previously of Ichthyologists Associates, LLC) (518) 587- 8100 731 E . Shore Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 319-0819 Blasland, Bouck & Lee, Inc rlecain(a,enviroconsulting biz 6723 Towpath Road P . O . Box 66 Syracuse, NY 13214 Elizabeth Moran Ecologic, LLC Atwell Mill Annex, Suite S-2 132 '/2 Albany Street Cazenovia, NY 13035 (315) 655 - 8305 Jeff Keller Habitat By Design 74 Stagecoach Road Pipersville, . PA 18947 (610) 294-9400 Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. 43 British American Boulevard Latham, NY 12110 (518) 782-2100 Great Eastern Ecology 2231 Broadway, Suite 4 New York, NY 1024 (212) 579-6800 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO EVALUATE THE NATURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CERTAIN PARCELS IN AND AROUND THE SAPSUCKER WOODS UNIQUE NATURAL AREA (UNA- 106) IN THE TOWN OF ITHACA Town of Ithaca Planning Department 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273 - 1747 FAX : (607 ) 273 - 1704 Email : Ikanterktown . ithaca. ny.us September 5 , 2007 Town of Ithaca — Evaluation of Natural Characteristics of Sapsucker Woods Area Request for Qualifications TABLE OF CONTENTS I . INTRODUCTION A . LOCAL SETTING Be PROJECT DESCRIPTION II . PROJECT ORGANIZATION A . LOCAL ADMINISTRATION Be CONSULTANT ' S ROLE C . TIMEFRAME III . GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK IV . STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A . FORMAT AND CONTENTS Be DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION C . PROCESS V . CONTACT INFORMATION I . INTRODUCTION A. LOCAL SETTING The Town of Ithaca in Tompkins County is located in the Finger Lakes Region of Central New York, and is the home of Cornell University and Ithaca College . The Town of Ithaca surrounds the City of Ithaca, and contains a mixture of urban, suburban, and rural areas . The Town is situated at the southern end of Cayuga Lake, and is characterized by hilly terrain interrupted by several valleys and creek corridors . The study area is located in the northeast part of the Town of Ithaca adjacent to the Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary, which includes Cornell ' s Lab of Ornithology. Much of the study area is designated by the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council as a Unique Natural Area (UNA- 106) . The study area includes four parcels (Tax Parcels 70 - 10 -3 . 5, 73 - 1 -2 . 2 , 734 - 8 . 1 , and 73 - 1 - 8 . 22) totaling approximately 79 acres, as shown on the attached location map . B . PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Town of Ithaca is in the process of evaluating the natural features and biological and ecological qualities of lands within the above-described study area to determine whether ( 1 ) conservation zoning should be extended to the undeveloped above-referenced properties , (2) revisions to the Comprehensive Plan and Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan, as they relate to these lands and conditions found on these lands , are appropriate, and (3 ) other zoning mechanisms or code revisions should be implemented to protect the natural features on these lands . The Town Board will be considering the adoption of a nine-month moratorium regarding development on these lands at its meeting on September 10 , 2007 , partially in order to conduct a study of the natural features of the study area, including the review of plans , documents , and information that are available regarding this area; conduct limited field investigations of the study area to characterize the importance of the area ' s natural features and ecological habitat in light of the hydrologic character of the area and to document the presence or absence of certain plant and animal species ; and formulate recommendations regarding the protection of the natural features and biological and ecological qualities of the lands within the study area. The ' Town of Ithaca Town Board is directing the study with the technical support of the Town of Ithaca Planning Department . II . PROJECT ORGANIZATION A . LOCAL ADMINISTRATION The Town of Ithaca Town Board is the project sponsor. Project management and administration are being coordinated by the Director of Planning on behalf of the Town Board . Be CONSULTANT ' S ROLE The Town of Ithaca is seeking the services of a consultant to assist the Town Board in evaluating the importance of the study area ' s natural features and ecological habitat in light of the hydrologic character of the area and to document the presence or absence of certain plant and animal species ; and formulate recommendations regarding the protection of the natural features and biological and ecological qualities of the lands within the study area, as outlined in the "General Scope of Work" described below . These services are requested on an hourly, contractual basis , which would be described more. fully in a term agreement for professional services to be entered into between the Town of Ithaca and the selected consultant. C . TIMEFRAME It is anticipated that the consultant selection process will be completed before the end of September 2007 , and that the selected consultant ' s services would commence soon thereafter. It is anticipated that the study will be completed by May 2008 , and that the consultant ' s involvement in the identified portions of the study could last for approximately six to eight months (i . e . , October 2007 — May 2008 ) . III . GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK The Town of Ithaca Town Board seeks the assistance of a consultant with expertise in plant and wildlife biology and ecology to assist with the evaluation of the natural characteristics of the parcels in the study area in and around the Sapsucker Woods UNA- 106 . Elements of the study in which technical assistance will be required may include, but are not necessarily be limited to : ( 1 ) Review and assessment of materials that have been received by the Town of Ithaca regarding the natural features, hydrologic conditions , and ecological characteristics of lands within the study area, including, but not limited to , description of UNA- 106 ( Sapsucker Woods Bird Sanctuary) in Tompkins County Environmental Management Inventory of Unique Natural Areas (date last updated 1 /3 /00) ; letter and materials from William Sonnenstuhl (dated June 221 2007) including information provided by Nancy Ostman, F . Robert Wesley, and Mark Whitmore regarding information about UNA- 106 ; letter from Bernard P . Carr, Terrestrial Environmental Specialists , Inc . (dated August 6 , 2007 ) ; letter from Cathie A . Baumgartner, Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc . (dated August 10 , 2007) ; the Milone & MacBroom Drainage Study Evaluation — Northeast Ithaca (July 3 , 2007) ; Building Greenways for Tompkins County (July 1995 ) ; the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan (Dec . 2004) ; Framework for Environmental Planning for Tompkins County (date unknown) ; and materials submitted to the Town of Ithaca Planning Board in conjunction with application for preliminary subdivision approval for the Briarwood 11 development within the study area; and (2 ) analysis of existing data pertaining to the ecological character of the area collected by other individuals or institutions (e . g . , Cornell University) (3 ) collection and analysis of additional data and information, including field visits and observations , to document the ecological character of the area including ecological communities present in light of the hydrologic character of the area; and (4) observations regarding the presence and quality of wildlife habitats present in the study area especially for birds , amphibians , and reptiles ; (5 ) observations regarding whether any portions of the study area can be considered to be of ecological importance, and if so , where ; and (6) observations , to document the presence and locations of certain plant and animal species on lands within the study area, such as , but not necessarily limited to, those species listed in the documents outlined in item # 1 above, and others which in the opinion of the consultant are worthy of conservation efforts and ( 7) observations regarding whether any portions of the study area can be considered important for their functions as a biological corridor for the movement or migration of wildlife species connecting with adjacent or nearby UNA ' s or important natural habitats (such as the Monkey Run UNA- 108 or Fall Creek Valley UNA- 130) ; and ( 8 ) observations regarding whether alterations of drainage patterns as a result of development that could occur within the study area would have significant adverse impacts on the wetlands that have been delineated in the study area, and if so , what those potential impacts could be; and (9) recommendations regarding the need to provide buffers for the wetlands and habitats found in the study area, as. well as buffers around the adjacent Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary, and ( 10) recommendations regarding whether ( 1 ) conservation zoning should be extended to the undeveloped above-referenced properties , (2) revisions to the Comprehensive Plan and Park, Recreation & Open Space Plan, as they relate to these lands and conditions found on these lands, are appropriate, and/or (3 ) other zoning mechanisms or code revisions should be implemented to protect the natural features on these lands , based on the study elements listed above ; and ( 11 ) preparation of a written report to the Town Board, with appropriate maps and illustrations , documenting the work elements , analyses and recommendations outlined above; and ( 12) attendance at one or two Town Board meetings to present and discuss the findings and recommendations of the study. IV . STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A. FORMAT AND CONTENTS Consultants interested in being considered for providing the above-described services should submit a statement of the firm ' s qualifications , demonstrating that the firm has the appropriate background, experience, staff and technical capabilities to adequately provide those types of services . This is intended to be a flexible submission process so that interested consultants are able to present their interest and qualifications in a timely manner and without investing the potentially high cost of preparing an RFP (Request for Proposals) . The Statement of Qualifications should , however, include at minimum the following : ( 1 ) Name, address and phone number of the interested consulting firm and contact person ; (2) Brief narrative statement including a description of the firm ' s proposed approach to providing the range of above-described services ; ( 3 ) Documentation of GIS or other mapping capabilities ; (4) (a) Names and resumes of the project manager and key personnel who would provide the services to the Town of Ithaca, along with their background, experience, and qualifications ; (b) a listing of similar services (including the sources of funding) carried by those listed in 4(a) in the past five years ( 5 ) Hourly billing rate of project manager and key personnel who would be providing the requested services ; (6) Standard billing rates for other direct expenses normally involved in a project like this , including , but not limited to transportation, postage, communication, reproduction, equipment, etc . ; (7 ) Preliminary estimates of the total cost of providing the requested services ; ( 8 ) Five ( 5 ) copies of the Statement of Qualifications, including all of the above items . Be DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION The Statement of Qualifications should be submitted to the Town of Ithaca no later than 4 : 00 p .m . on Monday, September 17 , 2007 . The Statement should be addressed to : Jonathan Kanter, AICP , Director of Planning Town of Ithaca 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 C . PROCESS The Town of Ithaca Town Board (or its designees) will review all Statements of Qualifications received by the above- stated deadline, and may at its discretion invite several potential consulting firms for an interview to further discuss approaches to the requested services . V . CONTACT INFORMATION Any questions concerning this request should be directed to Jonathan Kanter, Director of Planning or Susan Ritter, Assistant Director of Planning at (607 ) 273 - 1747 . Email inquiries may be directed to either jkantergtown . ithaca .ny.us or sritterktown. ithaca. ny. us . 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD Agenda Number: ATTACHMENT # 9 MEMO : TO : Town Board Members FROM : Judy Drake , Human Resources Manager DATE : September 4, 2007 RE : Town Clerk position The Interview Committee reviewed the 46 resumes received for the Town Clerk position . From those we selected 6 to interview, in which , 2 cancelled their interviews . We then selected 2 other candidates to interview. We were able to narrow the pool down to three applicants , in which we conducted second interviews . Resumes for Karen Billings , Lorie Corsette and Michael Bryant are enclosed for your information . Prior to the second interviews the candidates met with Tee Ann for a walk through of the building and records management rooms . Carrie Whitmore , Deputy Town Clerk , sat in during the second interviews . The interview committee selected Karen Billings as the best candidate for the position . Karen has been offered and has accepted the position with the knowledge that the official appointment would not be until the Board meeting on September 10tH If you have any questions after reviewing the resumes , please contact me . 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD ATTACHMENT # 9 A 9gr a NO JI 1 July 9, 2007 Ms. Judy Drake, Human Resources Manager i Honorable Members of the Town Board L _ i � Town of Ithaca 215 N. Tioga St. r Ithaca NY 14850 ATTEST i 1THACA TO A^ ''� , CLEgY Re : Town Clerk Position Dear Ms . Drake and Honorable Members of the Town Board: Once in awhile a position ideally suited for a particular candidate becomes available. The candidate seems to mirror the job specifications and once hired, performs his or her duties effortlessly. When I read the position notice for the Town Clerk position in the Ithaca Journal, I was absolutely delighted that such a position, one which so close y mirrors my own qualifications, is available in my new home town. Please allow me to introduce myself to you. My name is Karen Billings, and my husband and I moved to Ithaca on June 17, 2007 . My husband accepted a position with Cornell University earlier this year, and this set in motion our eventual relocation. The decision to relocate did not come easy, as I had been enjoying a rewarding position as the Management Analyst for the City of Syracuse Common Council for the past nine years, and having fun with a terrific part time endeavor with the Greater Syracuse YMCA. Always open to new endeavors and opportunities, however, I began researching this area and found the progressive attitude of its citizenry, the beautiful and many natural resources, and a host of other amenities and lifestyle changes as most appealing. My husband and I discovered that what is essentially Ithaca posited itself as a rationale for a very logical and rewarding relocation. My background in government makes me ideally suited for the position of Town Clerk because I have been performing a similar role for the Syracuse Common Council for over nine years. In my position with the Common Council I worked in an advisory capacity to the members of the Common Council . I have ample experience relative to NYS General Municipal Law, NYS Public Officers Law, NYS Real Property Tax Law, and had been advising the elected members of the Syracuse Common Council as to the applicability of those laws, in addition to Syracuse Local Laws and Ordinances. While my research and studies for the Council have mostly centered on larger municipalities across the nation and the Big 5 New York State cities, I am fully aware of Local Town Law and even more aware of this area because of its progressive applications of the law. Ithaca truly is a model of sustainability, comprehensive planning, consolidation and other aspects of good government in action. I applaud all of the initiatives undertaken by this community and would feel most fortunate to be a part of this community' s government, My position with the Council required considerable exercise of independent judgment, particularly related to the administration of various laws. Councilors and Department Heads depended on me for accurate and timely assessments and information. Given the number of years I worked for the Common Council, I became a source of ` historic memory ' on many fronts . I like to work with people and groups. Local Community Group Leaders would come to me for advice and assistance with the Council . The Councilors appointed me to a number of boards and discussion groups as a facilitator/coordinator and record keeper, ft times in government there exists a certain tension between the legislative and executive branch, particularly in city government; because of the importance of working with and interacting with the City Administration, I made it my policy to keep an open communication channel with the Mayor' s Office and the City ' s department heads. The Mayor of the city, realizing that I provided a mutually beneficial relationship, appointed me to the Women' s Commission as a Council liaison in 2005 . I hold a Master' s Degree from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, where I majored in Public Administration. Previous to working for the Common Council I was a Legislative Analyst for the Speaker of the NYS Assembly. I have served on a number of Boards and chaired the largest Ward in the City of Syracuse . I served as Treasurer for a number of campaign committees and organized and was Mistress of Ceremonies for the County Democratic Committee' s largest, annual fundraiser.for two years running. While this cover letter serves as an introduction to my capabilities relevant to this position, it would be my pleasure to discuss how I can further serve your needs and answer any of your questions at your earliest convenience. Enclosed for your review is my resume and a letter of support from the Syracuse Common Councilors. I will be happy to provide other reference materials upon your request, . Most Sinderely, Karen M. Billings 1 . Karen M . Billings 311 E. Green St., Apt, 413 Ithaca, NY 14850 Home: 607.319.44341 Cell: 315.569.0209 e-mail: billingskm @gmail.com Profile Solid background in project management, leadership, staff management, policy analysis, financial management, budget analysis, communications, public relations, research and program evaluation, with strong emphasis in written and verbal communication. Experienced in working with disparate groups in achieving consensus and action. Skilled in developing and implementing standardized policies and procedures. Education M.A., Public Administration, Maxwell School at Syracuse University May 2004 B.S., Management Studies, S.U .N .Y. Empire State College May 1993 Jan. 1998 — Career History The Syracuse Common Council , Syracuse, NY May 2007 Management Analyst (2005 to present); Administrative Analyst 2 (2000-2004); Research Tech 2 (1998-2000) (Please note: Management Analyst, Administrative Analyst 2 and Research Technician 2 are Civil Service titles. These positions are tested positions and fall under the guidelines of NYS Civil Service Law.) Project Manager for Green City Hall event; • Project Manager for event surrounding the Mayor's signing of the Urban Environmental Accords. • Planned and collaborated with various organizations and groups, such as the New York State Conference of Mayors; the City of Syracuse; Syracuse University; The Environmental Finance Center at Syracuse University's Maxwell School; SUNY ESF; the Chamber of Commerce; Syracuse Building Trades; NYSERDA; Ashley McGraw Architects, PC and local NFP's, on a multi-day Sustainability Summit held in Syracuse last May; • Organizer, planner and committee member of the Mayor's Intervention Task Force, a successful group of area leaders who worked together to create a programmatic approach to addressing the city's increased level of youth violence; • Manage a system of analyzing and advising Councilors on the impact of budget initiatives, capital plans, bonding, and other initiatives of the Administration; • Critically analyze and advise Councilors on Requests for Proposal and Waiver's of Competitive Bid, and formulate investigative queries regarding long-term implications; • Provide a system of intergovernmental relations for the Councilors; • Managed and developed a project to critically evaluate the city's Web site and planned, developed and organized the Common Council Web pages; • Provide training and support to office personnel; • Advise Common Councilors on the practicability of various policy- making efforts based on feasibility, risk and other factors critical to sound decision-making. Karen M. Billings - resume - 1 - 1994- 1998 Tech•Arts , Syracuse, NY Business Manager • Managed financial analysis and reporting of corporate finances; • Managed domestic and international projects; • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for financial transactions, resulting in standardized reports; • Developed and coordinated profitable trade show program; • Developed key resources and new lines for resale. Career History New York State Assembly, Syracuse, NY 1989- 1994 continued Researcher (1989-1991), Legislative Associate(1991-1993); Constituent Services Manager (1989-1994) • Managed a system of outreach for elected officials; • Managed a system of keeping elected official appraised of issues within the district; • Represented the elected official before various groups. Leslie Osterman Associates, Inc., Syracuse, NY 1984- 1989 Marketing Manager and Inside Sales (1984-1989) • Managed a system of job bids and follow up for local construction projects; • Managed promotion and sales endeavors; Liaison between manufacturer and retailers. Skills and Interests Appointed by the Mayor to the City of Syracuse Women's Commission; Appointed to the City of Syracuse Transportation Board by the Syracuse Common Council; LEED training through the US Green Building Council; Member of the City's Racial Profiling Study Task Force; Active community member involved in various organizations such as the Westcott-East Neighborhood Association, Southeast University Neighborhood Association, Tomorrow's Neighborhood's Today; Neighborhood Watch, Central New York Girl Scouts, University Neighborhood Partnership; Former member of University Neighborhood Preservation Association Board of Directors; Former member of Syracuse University's Conflict Mediation Center, a voluntary program of the Program on the Analysis of the Resolution of Conflict (PARC) and involved in continued studies and experiences to enhance my conflict resolution skills; Member of the Syracuse Hunger Project; Former member of the Earned Income Tax Credit Planning Group with the CNY United Way; Involved in the city's Comprehensive Plan and in an advisory capacity to the Council. Volunteer English as a Second Language tutor to students at Syracuse University and local Elementary Schools; Former chair of the Seventeenth Ward Democratic Committee; Cycle Reebok instructor and staff member at the Greater Syracuse YMCA CPR/AED certified and will soon be certified as a Train the Trainer in CPR/AED; Triathlon participant in 2006 Great Race in Auburn, NY as a cyclist and in the June 2007 YMCA Triathlon at Green Lakes State Park ; International Relations — I have been working with a Ph.D. Intern from Cairo on her project with the US Department of State. I introduced her to associates in this country who could assist her and helped her formulate a viable internship. Karen M. Billings - resume - 2 - 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD ATTACHMENT # 9 Michael L . Bryant ..,.,.,......r--- 8-8 Sunrise Drive � E 11 Newfield , 2037 4867 0 5 m-bryant(a)twcny. rr com UUl 1s i July 3 , 2007 L -rl±st Town Of Ithaca ITNA A 70�" {fi! CLE �,K Attention : Judith C . Drake , PHR Human Resources Manager 215 N . Tioga Street Ithaca , NY 14850 Re : Town Clerk Dear Ms . Drake: This letter is to express my interest in discussing the Town Clerk position . This position was publicized through the Human Services List serve . The opportunity presented in this listing is very appealing , and I believe that my educational background and professional experience will make me a very competitive candidate for this position . The key strengths I possess for success in this position include , but are not limited to , the following : • 1 am a commissioned Notary Public. • 1 am a self-motivated . • A very high degree of flexibility. • Strive for continued excellence . • Provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers . • Exceptionally strong work ethic . • Strong organizational skills . With a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a being a current candidate for a Masters Degree in Public Administration , I have a full understanding of the administration of various laws . I also have managerial experience that has given me the opportunity to develop my independent judgment skills in such areas as : • Mentoring , coaching , and training sales and customer service representatives . • Planning and coordinating daily and weekly sales schedules . + Building long-term relationships with businesses . • Maintaining databases and logs Please see my resume for additional information on my experience . I can be reached anytime via my.cell phone`607-592-2037.. Thank you for your time and consideration . I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity . Sincerely, Michael Lorenzo Bryant MICHAEL L. BRYANT 8-8 Sunrise Drive Newfield , NY 14867 607-592-2037 m -bryant(cDtwcny. rr. com OBJECTIVE : To obtain the position of Town Clerk SUMMARY: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 1998 Maters in Public Administration May 2008 Notary Public - Commission expires March 2010 LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT SKILLS : • Certificate in Health Benefit Administration Training Completion from the State of New York 06/2006 Established and grew staffing service by 65% within two years . • Experience in Managing a Staffing Service for two years Able to develop and nurture long term business relationships • Served as co-founder and member of the Cornell University Human Resources Diversity Council for one year. • Currently volunteering as mediator in training with the Community Dispute Resolution Center of Ithaca . • Holistic dispute resolution skills ORGANIZATIONAL / TECHNICAL SKILLS • Highly skilled in office management, including accounts payable and accounts receivable . • Relationship building customer service skills . • Strong ability to maintain multiple databases • Able to develop office procedures . • Strong ability to prioritize commitments . • Strong ability to maintain flexibility. • PeopleSoft 9 . • MS Office through 2003 : Word , Excel , PowerPoint, Access , and FrontPage . • WordPerfect. • Dream Weaver • Publisher. • Adobe Photoshop . • SPSS 9 .0 . • Eudora mail . • Outlook Webmail . • Lotus Notes . EDUCATION : Master in Management and Public Administration Candidate University of Phoenix Online 09/06 - 05/2008 3 . 66 out of 4 . 0 GPA Phoenix , Arizona Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Economics St . John Fisher College, Rochester New York ( 12/ 1998 ) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cornell University Benefit Resource Specialist, Health and Dental Plans Ithaca , NY August 2005 - August 1 , 2007 ■ Resolved Cornell University employee concerns with endowed and contract college health , dental , and mental health insurance . Researched claim issues and worked closely with insurance vendors to develop and implement solutions for Cornell University employees . Labor Ready Incorporated Branch Manager Ithaca , NY October 2003 - April 2005 ■ Created and developed a customer base of temporary workers and established and grew customer relationships with Western N . Y . area businesses . Labor Ready Incorporated Business to Business Account Representative Rochester , NY May 2003 - October 2003 ■ Developed and expanded relationships with area businesses for the purpose of utilizing temporary employees . Fostered relationships with business to create repeat sales opportunities . Pre Trial Services of the Monroe County Bar Association Pre Trial Assessment Coordinator Rochester, NY September 2002 — April 2003 ■ Interviewed and assessed individuals arrested for non-threatening felonies , and misdemeanors for the purpose of pre trial release. Verified and confirmed background information for each defendant through a number of databases and provided trial court judges with relevant information to assist in the release and detention decisions . License : New York State Commissioned Notary. Commission expires March 2010 . Activities : • Office of Human Resources Diversity and Inclusion Council member and co founder • Volunteer mediator in training with the Community Dispute Resolution Center of Ithaca . References : Provided upon request c � � 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD ATTACHMENT # 9 LORIE C (:) RSETTE 292 Northland Drive Central Square, New York 13036 RjEc j1j1j1x3 Oaolxotn JRESOURCes ( H ) 315-668-2813 ( C ) 315 -254-5548 JUro WN HUMAN July 16 , 2007 Town Of Ithaca Office of Human Resources 215 N . Tioga Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Ms . Drake, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to talk with you today regarding the position of Town Clerk. I have enclosed my resume for your review. As will you note throughout my career I hm e had substantial experience in all aspects of Local Government and I am also a licensed Notary Public in New York State . While reviewing my credentials I think you will find that I meet, if not exceed, most of the qualifications that a Town . such as Ithaca, wOtild desire in a Clerk. I enjoy working for the public and am very satisfied when I know that I have helped others . I take great pride in my attention to detail and knowing that I hive the integrity to work in an autonomous atmosphere . I look forward to meeting with you to further discuss the potential of working for the Town of Ithaca. Also , I will be able to forward letters of recommendation at your request . Thank you for your time and considerati <m . orie C . Corsette enc . : resume LOWE CORSETTE 292 Northland Drive ■ Central Square, New York 13036 jljljlx3 @aol.com (H) 315 -668-2813 ■ (C) 315 -254-5548 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATOR Professional Interest in: CityNillage/Town Management • County Administration • Business Management Respected and resourceful local government executive with over 18 years of service in preserving and addressing quality of life issues for Oswego County residents . Highly knowledgeable in maneuvering through political structure and organization when managing operations , services, and projects within the governmental framework. Deft relationship builder with solid contacts and strategic partners in Federal, State, and local governments as well as in the private sector. Advanced interpersonal and presentation skills with persuasive ability to build consensus across multiple organizational levels . Core competencies include: ■ Liaison with Dept. Heads & Village Board ■ Team Building & Employee Relations ■ Leadership & Delivery of Services ■ Fiscal & Operations Management ■ Political Jurisdiction Knowledge ■ Local Legislation & Policies • Budgeting & Cost Reduction ■ Records Management ■ Election Inspections ■ Grant Writing PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE VILLAGE CLERK / TREASURER, 1989 – Present Chief Fiscal Officer � Records Management Officer � Elections Inspector Village of Central Square, NY Oversee the daily operations of village services and business as well as provide specific duties as Chief Fiscal Officer (including payroll) and as Records Management Officer. Prepare and manage operating budget . Interact with a variety of individuals and build productive working relationships with contracted engineers and professionals and with village staff ranging from laborers to the Mayor. Collaborate with Mayor and with the Village Board to create local legislation and policies . Liaise with department heads and with the Village Board. Act as the chief election inspector. Write and receive grants from State and Federal agencies. Perform online accounting and local codes entry using the Municipal Administration Program (MAPS) . Selected accomplishments: ■ Achieved a balanced budget for all 18 years, never ending the fiscal year with a deficit. • Eased taxpayer burden by maintaining fiscal integrity through sound financial management — cumulative tax increase over the 18 -year period of only 16. 5% . ■ Successfully wrote and received grants from State and Federal agencies, including: Historic Preservation Grant, Archival Grant, Senate Appropriation Grant, Office of Court Administration Grant, and Criminal Justice Grant. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Bachelor of Science in Business Administration ( 1986) OSWEGO STATE COLLEGE, Oswego, NY Concentration in Human Resource Management and Economics Professional Development Municipal Booking, NYS Comptroller, Manlius, NY NYS State Civil Service / Oswego County Personnel , Oswego, NY Licenses New York State Notary Public , 1991 New York State Licensed Real Estate Agent Affiliations - Oswego County Board of Realtors 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD ATTACHMENT # 10 Tape Disposition Board : Date of Meeting Date of Approval Disposition Date No. of Tapes Town Board 12/13/2004 1 / 10/2005 5/ 10/2005 3 Town Board 12/30/2004 2/7/2005 6/7/2005 1 Town Board 1 /10/2005 2/7/2005 6/7/2005 2 Town Board 2/7/2005 3/7/2005 8/7/2005 2 Town Board 3/7/2005 4/11 /2005 7/ 11 /2005 3 Town Board 4/11 /2005 5/9/2005 9/9/2005 3 Town Board 5/9/2005 6/13/2005 10/ 13/2005 2 Town Board 6/13/2005 7/ 11 /2005 11 / 11 /2005 3 Town Board 7/11 /2005 2/ 1 /2005 6/ 1 /2005 3 Town Board 8/1 /2005 9/ 12/2005 1 / 12/2006 3 Town Board 9/12/2005 10/ 17/2005 2/ 17/2006 3 Town Board 10/6/2005 11 / 14/2005 3/ 14/2006 2 Town Board 10/ 14/2005 11 / 10/2005 3/ 10/2005 3 Town Board 11 / 10/2005 12/ 12/2005 3/12/2006 2 Town Board 11 / 14/2005 12/ 12/2005 4/12/2005 3 Town Board 12/ 12/2005 1 /9/2006 5/9/2006 3 Town Board 1 /9/2006 2/ 13/2006 6/13/2006 3 Town Board 1 /26/2006 3/ 13/2006 7/13/2006 2 Town Board 2/6/2006 3/ 13/2006 7/13/2006 2 Town Board 2/ 13/2006 3/ 13/2006 7/13/2006 3 Town Board 2/ 16/2006 3/ 13/2006 7/13/2006 2 Town Board 3/ 13/2006 4/ 10/2006 8/10/2006 3 Town Board 4/ 10/2006 5/8/2006 9/8/2006 4 Town Board 5/8/2006 6/ 12/2006 10/ 12/2006 3 Town Board 6/ 12/2006 7/24/2006 11 /24/2006 3 Town Board 7/24/2006 8/ 14/2006 12/ 14/2006 3 Zoning Board of App 12/20/2004 1 /24/2005 5/24/2005 2 Zoning Board of App 1 /24/2005 2/28/2005 6/28/2005 2 Zoning Board ofApp2/28/2005 3/21 /2005 7/21 /2005 2 Zoning Board of App 3/21 /2005 4/ 18/2005 8/ 18/2005 2 Zoning Board of App 4/18/2005 5/ 16/2005 9/16/2005 1 Zoning Board of App 5/ 16/2005 6/20/2005 10/20/2005 2 Zoning Board of App 6/20/2005 7/ 18/2005 11 /18/2005 1 Zoning Board of App 7/18/2005 8/ 15/2005 12/15/2005 1 Zoning Board of App 8/ 15/2005 9/19/2005 1 / 19/2006 1 Zoning Board of App 9/ 19/2005 11 /2/2005 3/2/2006 1 Zoning Board of App 11 /2/2005 11 /21 /2005 3/21 /2006 2 Zoning Board of App 11 /21 /2005 12/19/2005 4/ 19/2006 2 Zoning Board of App 12/ 19/2005 1 /23/2006 5/23/2006 2 Zoning Board of App 1 /23/2006 2/27/2006 6/27/2006 2 Zoning Board of App 2/27/2006 3/20/2006 7/20/2006 1 Zoning Board of App 3/20/2006 4/ 17/2006 8/ 17/2006 1 Zoning Board of App4/ 17/2006 5/ 15/2006 9/ 15/2006 2 Zoning Board of App 5/ 15/2006 6/ 19/2006 10/ 19/2006 3 Zoning Board of App6/ 19/2006 7/ 17/2006 11 / 17/2006 2 Zoning Board of App 7/17/2006 8/21 /2006 12/21 /2006 1 Board : Date of Meeting Date of Approval Disposition Date No . of Tapes Planning Board 12/7/2004 2/ 1 /2005 6/ 1 /2005 2 Planning Board 2/1 /2005 2/22/2005 6/22/2005 1 Planning Board 2/22/2005 3/ 1 /2005 7/ 1 /2005 2 Planning Board 3/1 /2005 3/ 15/2005 7/ 15/2005 1 Planning Board 3/15/2005 4/ 12/2005 8/ 12/2005 1 Planning Board 4/12/2005 4/ 19/2005 8/ 19/2005 2 Planning Board 4/19/2005 5/3/2005 9/3/2005 3 Planning Board 5/3/2005 5/ 17/2005 9/17/2005 2 Planning Board 5/ 17/2005 6/7/2005 10/7/2005 1 Planning Board 6/7/2005 6/21 /2005 10/21 /2005 2 Planning Board 6/21 /2005 7/ 19/2005 11 /19/2005 2 Planning Board 7/19/2005 8/2/2005 12/2/2005 2 Planning Board 8/2/2005 8/ 16/2005 12/16/2005 2 Planning Board 8/16/2005 9/6/2005 1 /6/2006 1 Planning Board 9/6/2005 9/20/2005 1 /20/2006 2 Planning Board 9/20/2005 10/4/2005 2/4/2006 2 Planning Board 10/4/2005 11 / 1 /2005 3/ 1 /2006 2 Planning Board 11 / 1 /2005 11 / 15/2005 3/ 15/2006 2 Planning Board 11 / 15/2005 11 /29/2005 3/29/2006 3 Planning Board 11 /29/2005 12/6/2005 4/6/2006 2 Planning Board 12/6/2005 12/20/2005 4/20/2006 3 Planning Board 12/20/2005 1 /3/2006 5/3/2006 2 Planning Board 1 /3/2006 1 /17/2006 5/ 17/2006 3 Planning Board 1 /17/2006 2/7/2006 6/7/2006 3 Planning Board 2/7/2006 2/21 /2006 6/21 /2006 2 Planning Board 2/21 /2006 3/7/2006 7/7/2006 3 Planning Board 3/7/2006 3/21 /2006 7/21 /2006 2 Planning Board 3/21 /2006 4/4/2006 8/4/2006 2 Planning Board 4/4/2006 5/2/2006 9/2/2006 2 Planning Board 5/2/2006 6/6/2006 10/6/2006 2 Planning Board 6/6/2006 6/20/2006 10/20/2006 2 Planning Board 6/20/2006 7/ 18/2006 11 /18/2006 3 Planning Board 7/ 18/2006 8/ 15/2006 12/ 15/2006 3 Planning Board 8/ 15/2006 1 09 / 10 / 2007TOWN BOARD ATTACHMENT # 11 Agenda No : TECHNICAL SERVICE COORDINATOR (SCLIWC) TOMPKINS COUNTY Department: SCLIWC — Distribution Classification : Competitive Labor Grade : Approved : 8/96 ; Reclass of Tech Svcs Asst 08/07 Revised : By: AR Commissioner of Personnel DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : This position is responsible for various technical engineering functions related to the mapping , information technology and other kinds of data collection activities of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission . The incumbent is responsible for providing technical assistance to the internal and external customers of the commission . The work is performed under the general supervision of the Distribution Manager with latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment when carrying out the duties of the position . An employee in this class is not generally required upon to supervise others . The incumbent will perform all related duties as required . TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : Using geographic information system computer software, the incumbent will prepare a variety of analytical and mapping products related to the water system ; Operates computer-aided drafting equipment to meet the needs of the Commission ; Uses other computer software to efficiently accomplish other tasks ; Maintains and updates water system maps using both hand and computer-aided drafting equipment; Conducts file searches , organizes information , and summarizes and maintains a variety of historical records ; Coordinates the operation and maintenance of the Commission 's computer network; Acquire or develop , update and maintain GIS electronic spatial databases ; Performs translation and conversion of data between various data platforms and mapping projection systems ; Performs quality assurance procedures for all data within the GIS program ; Updates and electronically catalogs individual customer curb cards as changes occur Compiles status reports and organizes information for monthly Distribution report; Conducts field investigations and document findings related to updates of the Commission 's maps ; Compiles monthly and yearly reports for the Distribution Department; Maintains a project and map library to include both paper and digital files ; Follow safety rules and general work habit regulations ; Performs other duties as directed ; REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS , ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Working knowledge of trigonometry, algebra , mathematics ; Working knowledge of GIS software and operation of Global Positioning System equipment; Working knowledge of microcomputers and computer aided design , drafting and mapping software ; Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures , equipment and protocols ; Ability to communicate effectively by being clear and concise , both orally and in writing ; Ability to plan and organize assignments in order to produce desired results ; Ability to complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner; Ability to establish and maintain high standards of accuracy and produce products with high professional standards; Performs duties in a cooperative , courteous , tactful and professional manner; Physical condition that commensurate with the demands of the position ; Ability to lift and routinely handle weights up to 50 lbs . CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Agenda No : TECHNICAL SERVICE COORDINATOR (SCLIWC) (continued) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EITHER : A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with an Associate's Degree in construction technology, surveying , computer science or a related field AND one year of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) professional computer graphic design experience in a public or private planning , engineering , architectural , or similar technical agency using mapping software, computer aided design graphics (CAD ) and/or database applications ; OR B ) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND three years of full- time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) professional computer graphic design experience in a public or private planning , engineering , architectural , or similar technical agency using mapping software, computer aided design graphics (CAD ) and/or database applications ; OR C ) Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a ) and (b ) above . SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Possession of an applicable New York State driver's license , with a standing acceptable to the Commission 's insurance carrier, is required during employment. T36 . doc 08/21 /2007 09 / 10 / 2007 TOWN BOARD ATTACHMENT # 12 TOWN CLERK' S MONTHLY REPORT A GE N D A # 2 5 TOWN OF ITHACA, NEW YORK AUGUST, 2007 THE SUPERVISOR : PAGE 1 ant to Section 27, Subd I of the Town Law, I hereby make the following statement of all fees and moneys received y me in connection with my office during the month stated above, excepting only such fees and moneys the application and payment of which are otherwise provided for by Law : A1255 14 MARRIAGE LICENSES NO. 07098 TO 07111 245 . 00 1 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 3 .40 1 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12 .00 1 PARK OPEN SPACE FULL RPT 4 . 50 6 MARRIAGE TRANSCRIPT 60 .00 TOTAL TOWN CLERK FEES 324. 90 A1557 1 SPCA IMPOUND FEES 20 .00 TOTAL A1557 20.00 A2188 1 FACILITY USE FEE 25 . 00 TOTAL A2188 25900 191 2 PARK USE FEE 40 . 00 TOTAL A2191 40.00 544 DOG LICENSES 757 .75 TOTAL A2544 757. 75 B2110 23 BUILDING PERMIT 33315 . 00 1 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS 50 . 00 1 SIGN PERMITS 39 .40 8 ZONING BOARD MTG 800 . 00 1 TEMP CERTIFICATE OCCUP 67 . 50 TOTAL B2110 41271 . 90 B2115 1 SUBDV . REV. FINAL PLAT 110 .00 1 SITE PLAN INIT. APL. FEE 100 .00 1 SITE PLAN PRELIM . PLAN 500 .00 2 SITE PLAN FINAL PLAN 750 .00 1 SPECIAL PERMITS 100 .00 TOTAL B2115 11560.00 TOWN CLERK' S MONTHLY REPORT AUGUST, 2007 page 2 DISBURSEMENTS PAID TO SUPERVISOR FOR GENERAL FUND 13167 .65 PAID TO SUPERVISOR FOR PART TOWN FUND 51831 .90 PAID TO COUNTY TREASURER FOR DOG LICENSES 135 .25 PAID TO AG & MARKETS FOR DOG LICENSES 12 .00 PAID TO NYS HEALTH DEPT FOR MARRIAGE LICENSES 315 . 00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 79461 .80 SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 SUPERVISOR CATHERINE VALENTINO STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, TOWN OF ITHACA I, TEE-ANN HUNTER, being duly sworn, says that I am the Clerk of the TOWN OF ITHACA that the foregoing is a full and true statement of all Fees and moneys received by me during the month above stated, excepting only such Fees the application and payment of which are otherwise provided for by law. Subscribed and sworn to before me this Town Clerk day of 20 Notary Public 16 1 TOWN OF ITHACA Public Works Department' s Monthly Board Report August for September 10, 2007 Meeting ROADS ♦ Forest Home Drive was paved and re-opened for traffic . Stone dust was installed for the walkway . ♦ We continued hot patching for water breaks, trenches which have settled, potholes, and other spots . ♦ We assisted the Village of Cayuga Heights with installing shoulders . We did hydro-seeding for the City of Ithaca and for the Town of Danby . We hauled some stumps for the Town of Ulysses . ♦ We surface treated numerous roads with oil and stone . e We worked with the County to repave the section of Pine Tree Road affected by the Pew Trail project. ♦ Gene Redman, Rich TenKate, Henry Eighmey, and Jon Munson attended training programs at Cornell Local Roads . Several trees were cut up and removed which fell on Hopkins Road and Culver Road . Also, removed dead trees at Eldridge Circle . ♦ Several signs were installed . ♦ We trimmed hedges and overhanging tree limbs to improve sight distance at the Poole Road and Woodgate Lane intersection. ♦ Two new seasonal workers started on August 20th, who will work until Thanksgiving. PARKS AND TRAILS ❑ Work continued on Pew Trail to g et ready for concrete sidewalk and bus shelter pad installation. Curbing was installed there too . ❑ Summer youth finished up their season on August 10th . Once again, we had a successful program. ❑ Tutelo Park was used twice for Town-related events at the pavilion. ❑ We surveyed and did some lay-out at the site of our new playground at Eastern Heights Park . ❑ Grounds maintenance continued and numerous dead trees were removed at various sites . Also, several blacktop walkways were sealed after cracks were filled . ❑ Graffiti was removed from the Troy Park play structure . ❑ Maintenance on our various plantings for the beautification grant continued . On August 14th, students performed volunteer work at Glenside Preserve as part of Cornell' s POST program. They put up posting and boundary markers along the property lines, cut grapevines which were strangling trees, removed invasive shrubs, cut and widen some trails, cleaned up garbage and removed obstructions in several creek beds on the parcel . ❑ We rented a .brush hog attachment for our skid-steer loader to open up the picnic area and trails at Woolf Park. We also widened trails and located property lines at East Ithaca Preserve, cut back honeysuckle at the Game Farm Road section of the East Ithaca Recreation Way and created new nature trails at Troy Park along with mowing the storm water diversion ditch an pond above the Park . South Hill Recreation Way also received some much needed trail widening and brush removal . ❑ We provided some topsoil and wood mulch for a myrtle planting project by the South Hill Civic Association, with assistance from Ithaca College' s Community Plunge program at the entrance off Hudson Street of the South Hill Recreation Way . ❑ A failed trail-crossing pipe dating back to the early 1930' s was replaced on the South Hill Recreation Way . The disrupted area was re-graded and hydro-seeded . ❑ Pew Trail was prepared for oil and stone surface treatment and a relief drain was installed in the parking lot. WATER ■ We began a long-anticipated project on Clover Lane to hook all the house water services to the 8" water main and the 4" main was retired . ■ T-Mains were mowed for Bolton Pint. ■ Water breaks were repaired at Penny Lane, Danby Road, and Winner' s Circle. ■ We assisted the Engineering Department with surveying for the proposed East Shore Drive water main project. ■ We trimmed brush and weedwacked around hydrants on South Hill . SEWER + Weekly pump station maintenance checks were performed . 4 Sewer manholes for the Inlet Valley were repaired due to water infiltration. + Sewer easements were mowed . o Fallen trees across the back-lot sewer on Muriel Street were cut up and removed so the easement could be mowed . c A total of 89 mark-outs were done for Dig Safely New York. September Projects 1 . Surface treatment on Pew Trail . Install concrete sidewalk and bus shelter. 2. Excavate pad for new play structure at Eastern Heights Park. 3. Third round of roadside mowing. 4. Hot patching. 5 . Finish Clover Lane water services. 6 . Fall lawn repairs. 71 Continue grounds maintenance . ghk Town Engineer' s Report for 9/10/2007 Town Board Meeting EARTH FILL PERMITS No earth fill permits were issued in July. Enforcement activity is continuing on tax parcels 26 . -4-2 , 26 . 43 and 26 . =4 . 9. WATER PROJECTS Trumansburg Road Water Main Replacement The Construction Contract was awarded to LRS Excavation and a notice to proceed will be issued in September. Hanshaw Road Water Main Replacement The Construction Contract was awarded to LRS Excavation and a notice to proceed will be issued in September. SCLIWC Transmission Main Repair Construction of the repair between Slaterville Road and Giles Street started in June and has been completed and the site restored Town Staff provided construction inspection and project management services to the Commission. East Shore Drive Water Main Replacement The engineering department is continuing survey and design activities on this main with the goal of replacing the main in 2008 . SEWER PROJECTS Joint Interceptor Sewer Projects Work on the 100 block of Aurora Street portion of the Interceptor Project Has been completed. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT The Town Engineers office is continuing to work on the watershed plan for the Northeast area. The consultant report on the review of the stormwater management in the Northeast area including the Briarwood Subdivision was reviewed at the July 9t' Town Board meeting. Final plans for the subdivision are pending from the developer. TOWN ENGINEERS REPORT 9/ 10/2007 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW WESTVIEW SUBDIVISION The Engineering staff is monitoring the sediment and erosion control program for the site. The Phase II additional erosion control measures have been installed and are functioning. OVERLOOK ON THE WEST HILL Most of the site restoration and Landscaping work has been completed . The Engineering staff is monitoring the site sediment and erosion control measures . BIGGS BUILDING DEMOLITION Demolition of the old Biggs A building has been completed. Final site restoration including seeding is pending and was reworked in August in areas that had not been established properly was completed in July. CONIFER VILLAGE (Linderman Creek Phase 4) Site work for the senior housing project on Conifer Drive north of Mecklenburg Road has started. Initial work consisting of installation of the Storm Water Management system and utility installation along with the mass grading for the site has been completed. The base for Conifer Drive has been installed and the road will be paved in September. Building Construction was started in August. Town Engineers Report September 10, 2007 Daniel R. Walker Page 2 9/5/2007 OF 1 T� 9a TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING DEPARTMENT is zi � 215 NORTH TIOGA STREET, ITHACA, N .Y . 14850 Jonathan Kanter, A.LC.P• (607) 273-1747 Director of Planning FAX (607) 273-1704 Planning Director ' s Report for September 10 , 2007 Town Board Meeting DEVELOPMENT REVIEW August 7 , 2007 Planning Board Meeting : Cornell University Sailing Center, 1000 East Shore Drive : The Planning Board granted Preliminary Site Plan Approval and a Special Permit and issued a positive Recommendation to the Town Board regarding a proposed local law amending the Zoning Chapter of the Town of Ithaca Code to add water-related educational uses and additional yard regulations to the Lakefront Commercial Zone in conjunction with the proposed construction of the Merrill Family Sailing Center located at 1000 East Shore Drive, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 19-2-29, Lakefront Commercial Zone . The proposal includes the demolition of the existing sailing center building for the construction of a new 2 story, +/- 6 , 787 square foot sailing center and observation deck. The project will also include the construction of a new 20 ' x 60 ' boat storage shed, improvements to the gravel boat launch and parking areas, and new outdoor lighting and landscaping. Cornell University, Owner/Applicant; Robert Blakeney, Cornell University and David A . Schlosser, AIA, Schopfer Architects, Agents . French Lavender Flower Shop — Recommendation Regarding Sign Variances, 903 Mitchell Street : The Planning Board issued a positive recommendation to the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals regarding sign variances for the French Lavender Flower Shop located at 903 Mitchell Street, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 59 -2- 16, Medium Density Residential Zone. The proposal is to have two wall signs (where one wall sign is permitted) on the building, with the sign on the front of the building being +/- 23 square feet (where 4 square feet is permitted) . Eunice A. McFall , Owner; Monique L . Morse, Applicant, Boat Mooring, 1035 Taughannock Boulevard : The Planning Board granted Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and a Special Permit for the proposed mooring buoy located at 1035 Taughannock Boulevard, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 21 -2 - 18 , Lakefront Residential Zone. The proposal involves installing a boat mooring buoy at approximately the midpoint of the lakefront of the property. David Yeater, Owner/Applicant . Overlook at West Hill Fences, West Hill Drive : The Planning Board granted Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval (Site Plan Modification) for the proposed stormwater fences located on the Overlook at Westhill property, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . 's 24 . -4- 14 . 23 and 24 . -4 . 14 . 24 , Multiple Residence Zone. The proposal involves the installation of two four- foot tall fences surrounding the stormwater management ponds, one located near the intersection of NYS Route 96 and West Hill Drive, and one south of the Community Center in the Overlook at Westhill development. The Domain Companies, Owner; Stacey Whitney, Applicant/Agent. �iE W, ' aa a'Aea`9 � rl� aa3-xRt2 •`•i T�a�vn o.f�7tha�a"'1?tannang�l:�i� ector >s�Re�ar-t r MWI vE tem.. w. n n,p : nRIO; East Hill Car Wash — Recommendation Regarding Sign Variances, 383 Pine Tree Road : The Planning Board issued a recommendation to the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals regarding proposed sign variances for the East Hill Car Wash located at 383 Pine Tree Road, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . ' s 62-2 - 13 . 2 and 62 -2- 13 . 6 , Community Commercial Zone. The proposal is. to install a 69 +/- square foot sign on Cornell University property at the new driveway entrance on Pine Tree Road. The proposed sign will be approximately 16 feet high, internally lit, and includes a clock and a copy change section. Variances for this proposal include, but are not limited to, it being an off- premise sign, which is not permitted, it will exceed the maximum size of signs permitted, it contains a copy change section, which is not permitted, and it is located too close the side lot line. Cornell University, Owner; TCW Associates, Inc. , Applicant; Douglas G . Bianchi, Agent. The Planning Board recommended that the off-premise sign be approved, but that the proposed sign shall not exceed 50 square feet in total sign area, as defined in the Town of Ithaca Sign Law (Town Code Section 221 ) . Discussion Regarding Current Zoning Regulations and Student Housing in the Pennsylvania Avenue/ Kendall Avenue Area : The Planning Board discussed a possible resolution recommending to the Town Board that zoning in the Pennsylvania Avenue and Kendall Avenue area be amended to address neighborhood concerns regarding student housing in the area. The Planning Board decided to continue this discussion at the August 21 " meeting. August 21 , 2007 Planning Board Meeting: Cornell University Animal Health Diagnostic Center, Caldwell Road : The Planning Board granted Preliminary Site Plan Approval and a Special Permit for the proposed Cornell University Animal Health Diagnostic Center located off Caldwell Road in the northeast corner of the College of Veterinary Medicine Complex, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No . ' s 67- 1 - 10 .2 and 67- 1 - 10 . 4, Low Density Residential Zone. The proposal includes the demolition of several small cinder block buildings for the construction of a new +/- 126, 000 square foot, +/- 70 foot tall , facility to include laboratories (rated with Biological Safety Levels of 2 and 3 ) and office space. The primary use of the facility will be for veterinary disease diagnostic programs associated with necropsy and histopathology, and will also include teaching programs and other research and support activities . The building will be physically connected to the existing Schuman Hall, associated with the Veterinary College. The project will consolidate 70 existing parking spaces currently scattered throughout the site, and add approximately 8 new spaces (4 handicapped spaces and 4 short term drop off spaces) . The project will also include development of new stormwater management facilities . Cornell University, Owner/Applicant; John M . Keefe, Agent. Continuation of Discussion Regarding Current Zoning Regulations and Student Housing in the Pennsylvania Avenue/ Kendall Avenue Area : The Planning Board adopted a resolution recommending that the Town Board consider revising the current zoning regulations in High Density Residential Zones to protect existing residential neighborhoods by further limiting the number of unrelated individuals that can occupy each structure. This will be forwarded to the Town Board for discussion at the September 10, 2007 Town Board meeting. Reviews for Zoning Board (ZBA) : Four applications for the Zoning Board were processed since the August report as follows, resulting in three variances granted with conditions and one application tabled pending the submission of additional information : 2 To��wrcof7thacalPlannang Dtreetorseport_ ' September 1�0,�2D07�owr��Board tVleetr g August 20, 2007 ZBA Meeting : ( 1 ) sign variances were granted to allow two wall signs on the French Lavender Flower Shop building, including moving an existing 4 square foot sign currently on the front of the building to the east side of the building, and installing a new 23 +/- square foot sign on the front of the building, located at 903 Mitchell Street, Medium Density Residential Zone, Eunice McFall, Owner, Monique Morse, Appellant/Agent; and (2) action regarding area variances to permit the construction of a 5 . 5 foot by 16 foot sunroom addition on an existing non-conforming home encroaching into the required front yard was tabled to a future meeting, pending the submission of additional information and revised plans regarding the design of the addition and its effect on the historic character of the neighborhood, located at 110 Judd Falls Road, Medium Density Residential Zone, Judith Kellock, Owner/Appellant, Burke Carson, Agent; (3 ) an area variance was granted to allow the installation of a 1 ,200 +/- square foot boat storage shed within the required side yard setback in conjunction with the development of the Cornell Merrill Family Sailing Center, located at 1000 East Shore Drive, Lakefront Commercial Zone, Cornell University, Owner/Appellant, Robert Blakeney and David Schlosser, Agents ; and (4) sign variances were granted to allow the installation of a new freestanding sign for the East Hill Car Wash to be located on Cornell University property as an off-premise sign and closer to the side lot line than permitted, located at 383 Pine Tree Road, Community Commercial Zone, Douglas G . Bianchi, Owner/Appellant (the request to exceed the 50 square foot maximum for freestanding signs and the inclusion of a copy-change element were denied) . CURRENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT PROJECTS/FUNCTIONS The following have been accomplished over the past month. Comprehensive Plan Review Committee: The Comprehensive Plan Review Committee met on August 20, 2007 and completed review of Chapter IV (Plan Synthesis) and began review of Chapter V (Implementation Strategies) . The next Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 175 2007 at 4 : 00 p .m . to complete review of Chapters V (Implementation Strategies) and VI (Adoption and Maintenance) of the Plan, discuss coordination with the City of Ithaca on their Plan update process, and begin to formulate recommendations to the Town Board regarding an update of the Plan, including staff needs and possibility of using a consultant on some Plan aspects . Codes and Ordinances Committee (COQ : The Committee met on August 15 , 2007 and continued discussion regarding comments received on the draft stream setback law and heard an introduction regarding the proposed stormwater management law . The next COC meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2007 . Tentative agenda items include continuation of review of preliminary comments received regarding the draft stream setback law and continuation of discussion regarding the proposed stormwater management local law that staff has been working on. Transportation Committee : The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 26 , 2007 . Conservation Board : The next Conservation Board meeting is scheduled for September 6, 2007 . Agenda items will include consideration of a recommendation to the Town Board regarding the Northeast Moratorium proposal, discussion and comments on the Scenic Resource Committee ' s draft report, committee reports and updates, and attendance at the 2007 Conference on the Environment. 3 Townithaca�lanning`�Dn e�ctor's Repbr � a E °September 1 2007Tvy BoarMeettng s 3o r - _ _ Cornell T-GEIS : The consultant team continues to prepare draft sections of the T-GEIS , which have been reviewed by the Project Team. Carrowmoor Committee: The Committee met on August 28 , 2007, and agreed to bring this back to the Town Board at the September 10th meeting. The Committee will recommend that the Town Board give further consideration to the Carrowmoor proposal and ask the Attorney for the Town and staff to draft a local law proposing a Planned Development Zone (PDZ) to set the framework for elements of the proposed development, including transportation mitigation measures, such as contributions toward a trail system to connect into the City of Ithaca, an affordable housing component, a phasing plan for construction of the overall development and infrastructure, water system improvements that will be the responsibility of the developer, incorporation of certain required elements into condominium association by-laws, and inclusion of other elements that have been discussed by the developer. Route 96 Corridor Management Study: The Tompkins County Planning Department held a meeting on August 30, 2007 with the City of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca, and Town of Ulysses, to discuss the proposed .Route 96 Corridor Management Study that would include all of the above municipalities. A draft scope of the project has been prepared and reviewed on a preliminary basis by all participants. All participants have agreed to sharing in the costs of the study (the Town of Ithaca Town Board approved $ 8 ,000 in the 2007 Budget to be used for this study), and additional funds may be requested from the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council . A draft RFP (Request for Proposals) will be prepared by the County, and reviewed by the municipalities to send to potential consultants to work on the study. The proposed timeframe is to release the RFP by the end of September, establish a technical committee and an overall client committee, have the municipalities approve resolutions to enter into an agreement with the County to oversee the study (hopefully at the October Town Board meeting), select a consultant by early November 2007, and have the consultant begin work by the end of November 2007 . It is anticipated that the study would take one year to complete. More information on this will be available at the October Board meeting. Forest Home Traffic Calming Plan: The Transportation Committee completed its review of the draft Forest Home Traffic Calming Plan (Feb . 1 , 2007) . The Director of Planning prepared a letter to the Forest Home Improvement Association (Aug. 14, 2007) highlighting the Committee ' s comments regarding the Plan. (A copy of the letter was previously provided to Town Board members. Consultant Selection for Sapsucker Woods UNA Study: The Planning Department met with Town Board representatives (Peter Stein and Cathy Valentino) to prepare a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to send to potential consultants with expertise in wildlife and plant biology and ecology to conduct a study of the natural characteristics of the Sapsucker Woods area. The RFQ was finalized and distributed to a list of nine possible consulting firms on September 5 , 2007 . The deadline for responses was indicated as September 14, 2007, with the intent that a consultant could be selected before the end of September to begin filed work before plants lose their foliage in early fall . Copies of the cover letter, consultant list, and RFQ are being provided to the Town Board, and a report on the status of the consultant selection process is included on the September 10th Town Board agenda. 4 I Regular Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board , September 10 , 2007 Human Resources Report for July and August 2007 Personnel Committee : Committee has been meeting to discuss the 2007 salary survey . Councilman Stein requested additional information , and information sorted on certain factors . The Committee has also discussed the recommendation of the Director of Planning to hire an additional Planner for a 2 year time frame to assist with the work load that would be added by the Comprehensive Plan revisions . The Director of Engineering has recommended hiring an additional Code Enforcement Officer, due to back log of work in the Code office . The Committee has not made a recommendation on either position at this time . The next meeting of the Committee is September 7 th Safety Committee : Committee has been working on the Violence in the Workplace assessment . Results of the assessment will be submitted to the Town Board with any recommendations for changes . Training and Development : The Brainteaser group has finished designing the Fall series . The September program will be the part II of the "Why is everyone so Cranky . " Personnel — Civil Service : Time was devoted in to recruiting for an Account Clerk Typist for Bolton Point. Donna Kotas has accepted the position and will begin September 4th . A great deal of time was devoted over the past two months to the recruitment and placement of a new Town Clerk . The Interview Committee will be recommending the appointment of Karen Billings at the September meeting . Karen would begin on September 17`" A few seasonal employees for the Public Works Department did not make it through the season , so 2 additional employees have been hired to work through until Thanksgiving . Commercial Insurance ( Ithaca Agency — NYMIR Insurance Company) : One claim had been reported to NYMIR . The claim was from a rock hitting a windshield . NYMIR denied the claim . Workers' Compensation ( Public Employers Risk Management Assoc — PERMA ) : There were two claims reported lately . One was a back injury that resulted in a few lost days . The other was a laceration to the hand ; no loss days resulting . The Town has completed its annual audit with PERMA . The initial results show a decrease in the premium payment. The final audit with the State Insurance Fund for Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission will be done in the first week of September. Disability Insurance : Dani Holford , Sr. Typist , is out on a disability claim . She is expected to be out for 6-8 weeks . Unemployment Insurance : There are no claims to report . Others : Performance Reviews have been sent to the Department Heads for completion . We do annual reviews in summer for all departments except Public Works , which does them on the employees date of hire anniversary. I have submitted an application for the Town to the Best Company to Work for in New York . By participating in this "competition " all participating companies will receive an in-depth , world class evaluation , by Modern Think , identifying the strengths and weaknesses of their workplace according to what their employees had to say. The report is used to identify the opportunities that exist to build a better workplace . Submitted By: Judith C . Drake , PHR Human Resources Manager Ems' V File Edt �i� Favontes Tools H�°` ��°" � � e � "•ffa � Am .. ,. <.l . . t~x. '. .�.r .• .m„,ea . .. . :; sE?., .,alt . .. `..z . ,` //,,” r ,�5% p � ����� � � I � � �o..i � � A b� Rj {ESb�ai ➢ s 5'. � IA^"' v :: .s S «4 :: t l 4 n, „, b NFIF _ � `y ` T Governmer� � � Ser�vices � Information � Co un�y Car>tact � s„z .. Network/ Record Specialist Report September 10 , 2007 Website • Web Redesign Survey : This survey offers the public an opportunity for feedback on how they currently use the Town 's Web site and what improvements or changes they would like to see . The data collected from this survey along with an analysis of monthly web page statistics should prove valuable for the website redesign project. • Site of the Month page : Tompkins County Board of Elections rk • Surplus computer I . T. equipment sent to Tompkins County Auction . Additional • Draft 2008 Information Technology submitted . • Resolution to Town Board to declare obsolete I . T. items as surplus equipment. j t OF 1p TOWN OF ITHACA 4 � 215 N . Tioga Street, Ithaca, N. Y. 14850 www. town . ithaca . ny.us TOWN CLERK 273- 1721 HIGHWAY ( Roads, Parks, Trails, Water &Sewer) 273- 1656 ENGINEERING 273- 1747 PLANNING 273- 1747 ZONING 273- 1783 FAX (607) 273- 1704 To : Cathy Valentino , Supervisor Town Of Ithaca Sandy Gittelman, Councilperson Will Burbank, Chair Recreation & Human Services Committee Peter Stein, Councilperson Pat Leary, Councilperson Jeff Cowie, Councilperson Herb Engman, Councilperson From : Mamie Kirchgessner, Recreation and Youth Coordinator August 2007 Youth Employment I prepared the enclosed information for the Joint Youth Commission request for proposals and thought you might find it interesting, Student Work Initiative 2007 Site List & Contacts Site Phone Placement Lifelong 273 - 1511 14 female/Cayuga Heights Attn : Joshua Eberle 119 West Court St. Bookery II 273 - 5055 14 female/Town Gary Weissbrot Dewitt Mall 215 N . Cayuga St . Positive News 16 female/Town Ilonka Wloch 351 -7944 posnews (&,liahtlink.com 115 The Commons Lisa Wooddruff 279-4238 Tigerlily @positivenews . org Alterra 256- 5094 14 female/Town Val Van Amburg Email vvanamburgci,assist. com 14 female/Town Patty Clark 101 Bundy Road French Lavender 14 female/Town Monique Morse 277-3171 Frenchlavender @verizon.inc 903 Mitchell St Northeast Kids Count Inc Attn. Laura Boli Peifer 257-9400 14 female/Heights PO Box 3874 peifer@gmail . com American Learning. Inc 16 male /Town @ Cornell 0 Kim Scholl kscholl(iDicsd.kl2 .ny. us Museum of the Earth 14 male Town Attn. Alicia Reynolds 273 -6623 Ext 13 Reynolds @museumoftheearth.org 1259 Trumansburg Road YMCA 257-0101 3- 15 year old boys (1 Lansing, 2 Heights) Joe Donelly (Aquatics) Jdonley(&ithacaymca.com 16 female/Lansing (became direct Hire) Additional 2 direct hires 14 female/Town ; 1 - 16 male/Heights Frank Towner FTowner(ii,)ithacaymca.com . 144 year old boy/Lansing West Graham Rd. City of Ithaca 273-8364 16/male Town Marty Schreiber Fax 273-2817 Computer All Stars Ithaca Youth Bureau 1 James L. Gibbs Drive Convention & Visitors Bureau 272- 1313 16/male Town Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Jodi Van Fleet iodi(ii,)visitithaca.co Fred Bonn fredAvisitithaca.co 904 East Shore Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850 Babbage' s Basement Richard Entlich GSGATWCNY.RR.Com 15/Cayuga Heights 272-6196 Town Placements 14/female Town High way 14/female Town Youth Crew 17/male Town 16/male Town 19/male Town *Position shared by two young men in college in past year that wanted to return Sciencenter had placement through school year difficulty obtaining timely payroll resulted in suspension of referrals 16/female Town A number of youth who came to the program were also direct hires by these and other sites who had openings, Additional youth were hired in programs funded by TANIF etc. The success of this program has resulted in my being contacted by a youth interested in organizing community service projects for High Schoolers . Last years IC intern Lawrence Rotundo would like to return in a work study position to assist with this and other projects. Having become accustom to my super summer team this support would be appreciated . ,r The program experienced another terrific year. Providing skills and opportunities for youth in a variety of locations that benefited the community in countless ways . As a result of curriculum developed by Lawrence for the program I have submitted a proposal to the Department of Social Services for funding for use to subsidize additional positions . Recreation Partnership New agreement awaiting your approval . Recreation and Human Service Committee No meeting this month. Related Activity Rich Schoch and I continue to participate in and support Tutelo Park Festival Planning being lead by Audrey Cooper of the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) This year the group will offer T- shirt sales and an Educational Brochure supported by advertising revenue. On August 14 Rich Schoch and I lead a team from Cornell ' s POST program to make Glenside Preserve more accessible to the public. The endeavor included : 1 ) general cleanup of site and garbage removal 2) check on posting and add more signs as needed 3 ) vine control 4) clean out obstructions in creek bed 5 ) cut brush and grub out roots to create small footpath down to Floral Ave. The team picked up a truck load of garbage as well as all of the other tasks with great diligence, humor and even gave us a Thank you card ! I monitored the "Customer Service Excellence" which was offered to 22 young people on August 24, 2007 . At a request from Rich Schoch High School Student Intern Andrew Sternglass created a power point presentation on South Hill Recreation Way for use with other municipalities interested in expanding it into their communities . I attended Learning Web ' s End of year celebration for their Community Service Program for the Town ' s middle School youth. Sue Schwartz the youth worker sent the following Thank you as a result of my participation Hi Marnie , Thanks again for showing up early and helping out. It meant a lot to me and it also made the evening infinately easier and smoother, as I was much less stressed because I wasn't scrambling . You seem to always show up at just the right moments ! Hope I can return the favor some time , and I hope you ' re enjoying the summer. : ) Sue