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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCB Minutes 1997-05-15TOWN OF ITHACA CONSERVATION BOARD MINUTES FINAL MAY 15, 1997 Approved 7/17/97 PRESENT: Chair Phil Zarriello, Vice Chair Kara Hagedorn, Elizabeth DeProsse, Lois Levitan, Barney Unsworth, John Yntema. ABSENT: Frank Baldwin, Richard Fischer, Eva Hoffmann, Jon -Meigs. STAFF: Geri Tierney, CB Coordinator; JoAnn Cornish, ERC Coordinator; George Frantz, Asst. Town Planner. Chair Zarriello called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Chair Zarriello stated that the Town Board approved the money for the contract between Nancy Ostman and Robert Wesley for a survey of the Unique Natural Area in the South Hill area. Planner Tierney stated that the contract is still being worked out with Ms. Ostman and Mr. Wesley, on details of the survey. The Town Board approved approximately $4,500 total (the Town Board would contribute $3,500 and the Conservation Board would contribute $1,000). There was a brief discussion of the contract between Ms. Ostman and Mr. Wesley that the Town of Ithaca would be entering into for the survey of South Hill Unique Natural Area. GRIGOROV SUBDIVISION: Planner Cornish stated that the family of Town Board Member Carolyn Grigorov owns a large parcel on the South Hill. Her family is dividing the back part of the land (approximately 30 acres) to give to the City of Ithaca for their Watershed/Park land. This would be part of the City's park land substitution program. There should not be any environmental concerns. Ms. Levitan asked if the Grigorovs would receive any money for the land. Planner Cornish stated that she is not sure of all the details for the exchange, except that the land would be for City park land. Chair Zarriello asked if this would be an actual exchange. Planner Cornish stated that this is part of the park land substitution program through New York State. The Board had a discussion of the issue of park substitution for the Inlet Island. Mr. Yntema asked if the Town of Ithaca owned any land in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area or is it all owned by the City of Ithaca. Planner Cornish stated that the Town of Ithaca owns two parcels in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area, which are located on Coddington Road. There are several pieces of land in the Town of Ithaca owned by the City of Ithaca. The Board did not have any problems with the Grigorov subdivision. NAZER LOT LINE MODIFICATION: Planner Tierney stated that the Suwinskis purchased the 93 acre agricultural parcel next door to the Nazers on Mecklenburg Road. The Nazers own a small frontage lot that they thought was a larger piece. The TOWN OF MIACA CONSERVATION BOARD FINAL MINUTES 5/15/97 Nazers thought their property extended to the fence, which is shown on the survey map. When the Suwinskis surveyed their parcel for the purchase of the property, it was noticed that the Suwinskis owned land beyond the fence, towards the Nazer house. The Nazers would like to purchase 0.14 acres from the Suwinskis to correct this lot line. Planner Tierney had prepared an Environmental Assessment Form, and did not see any concerns. The Board did not have any concerns about the lot line modification to the Suwinski and Nazer properties on Mecklenburg Road. The Conservation Board will write a brief report to the Planning Board showing that they do not have any objections to this proposal. MONKEMEYER DEDICATION: Planner Cornish stated that the Monkemeyer dedication of park land issue would be coming before the Planning Board for further discussion. The Environmental Review Committee (ERC) should review this issue before the next Planning Board meeting. There were some issues with which Mr. Monkemeyer was not comfortable, and there were also some issues with which the Town staff was not comfortable. The attorneys and planning staff met with Mr. Monkemeyer to discuss a few ideas. On an enlarged map, Ms. Cornish pointed out the parcel that was supposed to be dedicated to the Town of Ithaca for park land. The Montessori School would like to purchase land near the proposed park land site for future expansion of their school. Currently, Mr. Monkemeyer only needs to donate 4.5 acres of his property for the 10 percent of dedicated park and open space land for Phase I of his subdivision proposal. Mr. Monkemeyer's father's land (in trust), and his sister's land, both connect to his own land, and the proposed new park land would be developed in the comer of the three parcels. From the Town's point of view, there would be a lot of advantages. There are very few pieces of property on the South Hill that are contiguous and could be graded out for a park. The Town is feeling very lucky that Mr. Monkemeyer has come to the conclusion that he would give the 12.5 acre park up front. Discussions with Mr. Monkemeyer included the Unique Natural Area (UNA). There was a brief discussion about Mr. Monkemeyer's concerns regarding buffering the UNA from the park land and his property. The buffer would not be built upon. The Board discussed the areas of boundary for the UNA on the South Hill. Chair Zarriello had concerns of drainage issues in this area. Mr. Yntema stated that he was also concerned about that issue, because there is a drainage ditch behind College Circle which drains,onto his property in South Hill. Planner Cornish stated that the Planning Staff would be reviewing the drainage issues, and they would be discussing them with Mr. Monkemeyer during the development review process. No approvals have been given to Mr. Monkemeyer yet. The Planning Board could require clustering in this area, which would mean Mr. Monkemeyer could fit the same amount of houses in a much smaller area. Mr. Monkemeyer was requested originally to come in with a cluster plan, but he was very hesitant and resistant to that. The Planning Board has the power to ask for clustering in this area. This proposal would be before the Planning Board for a 12.5 acre park to be accepted in this location conceptually, meaning the Town does not have a legal survey, but the concept and location would be accepted. The Planning Board would be recommending that the Town Board accept the 12.5 acre parcel in concept, so Mr. Monkemeyer could sell the property that is contingent upon the survey of this land he needs to have done for subdivision approval. The resolution would go to the Town Board for the June meeting. TOWN OF ITHACA CONSERVATION BOARD FINAL MINUTES 5/15/97 Planner Cornish stated that there were discussions of bicycle paths in this area to connect to the future park. The Conservation Board could make any type of recommendation to the Planning Board and the Town Board on this issue. There has been a strong movement to have a developed park on the South Hill. The Planning Board could ask the developer to cluster in an area, because it is part of the subdivision regulations to develop a cluster plan for environmental reasons. The Planning Board cannot demand that the developer cluster, but it could require that a cluster subdivision plan be submitted for review. Assistant Town Planner Frantz stated that if Mr. Monkemeyer condensed the lots to 100 feet wide, he would have five lots for Phase I. The length of the cul-de-sac would be reduced, and then there would be a 200 foot wide buffer zone. This would be a rationale for clustering a subdivision. This proposal may require an environmental impact statement for a cluster subdivision of a negative determination. There have been times the Planning Board requested a clustering subdivision plat and the developer responded to the cluster subdivision. There have been times when clustering was suggested and the developer pulled out. Ms. Levitan will develop a memorandum from the Conservation Board informing the Planning Board of CB concerns about the proposed park. The Conservation Board Members gave their concerns to Ms. Levitan to include in the memorandum to the Planning Board. DRAFT TOWN OF ITHACA PARK, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE PLAN DISCUSSION: Assistant Town Planner Frantz stated that there would be three informational meetings scheduled for June for public input. The idea is to brief the public on the draft plan. The three meetings would be on South Hill, West Hill, and East Hill. He does not expect the Town Board or the Planning Board to hold any public hearings until September on the draft plan. This would give the public the summer to read the plan. Hopefully, the plan could be adopted in early fall. Chair Zarriello asked if the Conservation Board should supply their comments of the plan. Assistant Town Planner Frantz stated that this Board could take the summer to correlate their comments for presentation to the Planning Board and Town Board in late August or early September. This version would not be changed because this draft was supplied to the public for review. This plan would be revised upon the decision of the Town Board before being adopted as a final plan. This plan is a revision of the 1994 Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. The plan discusses new community parks and neighborhood parks that are recommended for the Town of Ithaca to develop. The plan also discusses the cost of these parks for the Town of Ithaca. Mr. Frantz pointed out on an enlarged map where the future parks should be located and what neighborhoods need a park facility in the Town of Ithaca. The Conservation Board will discuss this matter further at a later date when all members are in attendance. Chair Zarriello adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Minutes transcribed by DK 06/02/97; edited by JAY 06/26/97. TOWN OF ITHACA CONSERVATION BOARD 7:30 pm, Thursday, 15 May 1997 Town Hall Board Room 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 (Handicap -accessible entrance ramp on West side of building) (607) 273-1747 AGENDA 7:30 pm 1. Persons to be heard 7:35 pm 2. Member Concerns 7:40 pm 3. Coordinator and Chair Reports 7:50 pm 4. ERC Review Grigorov Subdivision Nazer Lot Line Modification 8:20 pm 5. Discussion of Town of Ithaca Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan, 3/10/97 DRAFT 9:30 pm 6. Adjournment CB Members and Associate Members: Phil Zarriello, Chair Frank Baldwin Elizabeth deProsse Richard Fischer Kara Hagedorn Eva Hoffmann Lois Levitan Jon Meigs Barney Unsworth John Yntema (File Name: c:\28p1a&cb\05-15-97.agd) TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 TO: Conservation Board Members FROM: Geri Tierney, CB Coordinator 0r DATE: 6 May 1997 RE: Our next meeting - May 15, 1997 Greetings. As discussed at our meeting last week, we will be holding our optional second meeting this month on May 15th at 7:30 pm, in order to review and discuss the newest draft of the Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan (3/10/97 draft). This draft was distributed at our last meeting; I've enclosed copies of this draft here for those of you who were not present. Earlier this year, George Frantz presented a draft of this project to us, which we reviewed and discussed. We are reviewing the new draft now because a number of items have changed, and because this draft will be used for public review and input. One issue that has already been raised is the adequacy of the proposed Conservation Zoning around Buttermilk Falls State Park. Kara Hagedorn has suggested that this plan should be changed to include a more substantial buffer for this Park and Lake Treman. Phil has scheduled two small ERC reviews during this meeting. Information on the Nazer lot -line modification is included here. Information describing the Grigorov project was already mailed to ERC members, and we've enclosed copies of this information here for the rest of the CB members as a courtesy. For your consideration, I've also enclosed a draft letter submitted by Frank Baldwin, which I've revised a bit, asking the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation to reconsider the South Hill Swamp. Finally I've enclosed copies of the monthly Town Meetings calendar for those of you who've requested them. As always, please call me at 273-1747 if you have any questions. See you on May 15th. IdVaG mAFTTOWN OF ITHACA CONSERVATION BOARD L j MINUTES iVIAY" 1, 1997 PRESENT: Phil Zarriello, Chair, Kara Hagedorn, Vice Chair; Frank Baldwin, Lois Levitan, Jon Meigs, Barney Unsworth, John Yntema. ABSENT: Elizabeth deProsse. Eva Hoffmann. STAFF: Geri Tierney, Conservation Board Coordinator; JoAnn Cornish, Environmental Review Committee Coordinator. GUEST: Greg Bell. Chair Phil Zarriello opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. MEMBER CONCERNS: Kara Hagedorn asked when the latest draft of the Open Space Plan would be reviewed by the Conservation Board. Chair Zarriello stated that a prior draft has already been reviewed by this Board. Planner JoAnn Cornish stated that the new draft has been distributed to the public, and will be used for public hearings. Ms. Hagedorn stated that she has serious concerns about the buffers to Buttermilk Falls State Park. There was some protection of Conservation Zoning through the previous draft, and this draft does not have it. She would be happy to lead a field trip through Buttermilk Falls State Park to show her concerns about creating buffers. Chair Zarriello asked Ms. Hagedorn if she is proposing the Conservation Board review this plan again before it becomes final. Ms. Hagedorn responded, yes. Planner Geri Tierney stated that this is a good time to do this because this is the time for public input. Chair Zarriello asked when would the final plan be proposed. Planner Cornish stated that there would be public hearings set up to make comments or suggestions. Ms. Hagedorn pointed out on a map where the buffers should be located for the Buttermilk Falls State Park from the Walter Wiggins development because of wildlife she has observed during watches she leads in these areas. Walter Wiggins would be donating 18 acres to the Buttermilk Falls State Park upon final approval of his subdivision near the park. Chair Zarriello stated that this conversation should be an agenda item for further discussion. COORDINATOR AND CHAIR REPORTS: Chair Zarriello stated that there were some concerns mentioned regarding the reviews submitted to the Planning Board. The reports need to be worded constructively, not confrontationally. Planner Cornish stated that the comments need to be kept factual and advisory rather than editorializing the report. The main points are becoming lost during this effort. Planner Tierney stated that she handed out a section describing the role of the Conservation Board at the beginning of this year. The section mentions the importance of the relationship between the Conservation Board and the Planning Board. It makes it clear that the Conservation Board has only the power of persuasion because the Board is only an advisory board. The Conservation Board had a brief discussion on how the Environmental Review Committee's comments would be presented to the Planning Board. The Board decided to meet the third Thursday of this month to discuss the Environmental Review Committee's role. and discuss two subdivisions that will be coming before the Planning Board on May 20, 1997. The Conservation Board discussed the outcome of the Earth Day Celebration held in April. GUEST CONCERNS Planning Board Member Gregory Bell described the Planning Board's function. He suggested that members of the Conservation Board attend a Planning Board meeting for further information or to comment on a project. The Planning Board usually receives comments from the ERC at the night of the meeting, and usually has to read the comments during the presentation of the proposal. Sometimes it is hard for the Planning Board to read and listen to the applicants/agents as they are speaking. Mr. Bell suggested that if the comments were in before the mail out of the packets, the Planning Board could review the material ahead of time. Lois Levitan asked Mr. Bell if he is conveying as an individual or from the Planning Board the invitation to come to the Planning Board meetings. Mr. Bell stated that it is him individually, but the Planning Board meetings are open to the public. The Planning Board has never discussed this issue. Planner Cornish stated that whoever takes the lead for certain projects, that person should go to the public hearing to speak out on that proposal. The passion or concerns of the memorandums are not conveyed because it is just a piece of paper. Eva Hoffmann often speaks to the Planning Board on behalf of the Conservation Board. It might be a suggestion that a person attend a Planning Board meeting to speak, especially if they feel strongly about that proposal. That person would need to state, at that time, whether they would be talking on an individual basis or for the Conservation Board. CORNELL UNIVERSITY LAKE SOURCE COOLING PROJECT DEIS: Chair Zarriello stated that the comments were mailed to Department of Environmental Conservation for the Cornell University Lake Source Cooling Project DEIS. There were different comments gathered from other Boards and Committee members of the Town that were mailed to DEC. The Consen-ation Board had a brief discussion on the Cornell University Lake Source Cooling Project DEIS, and what some of the comments were that were submitted to DEC. SOUTH HILL SWAMP FOLLOW-UP SURVEY: Planner Tierney stated that a new proposal for a follow up study done last fall was received from Nancy Ostman and Robert Wesley. Ms. Ostman and Mr. Wesley selected sites they thought require further study, and cost to complete this study were provided. The follow up study will cost $4,500 because they underestimated the time required to complete the previous study and they are proposing several site visits to complete this study. The Conservation Board needs to write a memorandum to the Town Board to request funding of this study. Ms. Ostman and Mr. Wesley would like to start soon because the plants are starting to bloom. The Town Board meets again on May 12, 1997. The Conservation Board has approximately 52.000 in the budget for members to attend conferences and other related CB expenses. Some of the money needs to remain for a conference in October. Since there is not S4.50'0 in the fund. the Town Board would need to identify other funds. The Conservation Board agreed to use $1,000 of there budget to support this study. MOTION made by Frank Baldwin, seconded by Phil Zarriello: RESOLVED, that the Conservation Board hereby authorizes $1,000 to help fund the plant study by Nancy Ostman and Robert Wesley for the South Hill Swamp. A vote on the motion resulted as follo,.ys: AYES - Zarriello, Meigs, Hagedorn, Leyitan, Baldwin, Yntema. NAYS - None. The motion was declared to be carried unanimously. Approval of minutes was postponed until the June meeting. Chair Zarriello adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. DRAFTED: 5/20/97 dk Edited: 5/28/97 pjz TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: Members, Town of Ithaca Conservation Board FROM: JoAnn Cornish - Planner DATE: May 12, 1997 RE: Parkland Issue, Ithaca Estates Subdivision Consideration of Parkland Enclosed please find a revised "Concept Sketch" relating to the proposed Ithaca Estates Subdivision parkland issue, discussion of which will be added to the agenda for the Conservation Board meeting on Thursday, May 15, 1997. This proposal will be presented to the Planning Board on May 20, 1997. The Planning Board recommendation will be forwarded to the Town Board for their meeting on June 9, 1997. The Town Board will at this time decide whether or not to accept the location of this proposed park. As you may recall, at the December 3, 1996 Planning Board meeting, Evan Monkemeyer appeared before the Board to discuss the change in location of a proposed 1.8± acre Town park adjacent to the Montessori School for another park site on South Hill. At that meeting, the Planning Board reached a consensus that such a change in location of the proposed Montessori park site would be desirable if locational and legal details could be worked out. The Town Board concurred with the Planning Board and staff was directed to continue to work with Mr. Monkemeyer to come up with a feasible and workable solution. The Conservation Board reviewed a Concept Sketch for this park on March 6, 1997. The concept sketch has only been revised slightly since that time. It shows a 5.6 acre piece located on the northwest corner of the Evan Monkemeyer parcel, a 4.9 acre piece on the southern portion of the Lenora Monkemeyer parcel, and a 2.0 acre piece (a sledding hill) located on the eastern portion of the Herbert Monkmeyer Trust parcel for a total of 12.5 acres. The 5.6 acre park site, as a stand alone park, would more than satisfy the 1.8± acre park site substitution from Montessori as well as the 10% or 2.5± acre set aside required as part of the Ithaca Estates subdivision proposal, and the 3.4 acre set aside that would count toward the residentially zoned portion of the Herbert Monkemeyer Trust Parcel. (The Town, in its Draft Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, has recommended a community park for this area, which is why the interest in securing a large, contiguous piece of land.) In discussions, Mr. Monkemeyer has indicated that the Lenora Monkemeyer parcel is currently under contract to be sold. As part of the sale, this 4.9 acre parcel will be dedicated and conveyed to the Town up front as part of the 12.5 acre park. If agreed upon by the Town, this will satisfy the open space set aside for any future development on the Lenora Monkemeyer parcel as well as the other two parcels. Additionally, a Town R.O.W. would be guaranteed from King Road East to the park site. This would ensure that the park has access whether or not development occurs on any of these parcels. At the Conservation Board meeting on March 6, 1997, CB members expressed some concern over the location of this proposed park, particularly with regard to the UNA. Since that time, Mr. Monkemeyer has come back to us with a firm proposal, which is shown, in concept, on the attached plan. It would be beneficial for the Conservation Board to review this proposal and forward any comments or concerns that they may have to the Planning Board before their meeting on May 20, 1997. If you would like additional information or have questions regarding this proposal, feel free to call me at 273-1747 prior to the meeting on Thursday. it 1 EL, --,rm �tpwKl 447ilJb,f (.A�•1,s�5 Ne�71 N� � ��'� 5�I2��? FINAL DEVORSETZ STINZIANO GILBERTI HEINTZ & SMITH, P.C. ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAj+V~-__ BRIDGEWATER PLACE 500 PLUM STREET SUITE 600 SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13204-1428 PHONE: (315) 442-0100 FAX: (315) 442-0106 !' U L May 13, 1997 John C. Barney, Esq. Barney, Grossman, Roth & Dubow 119 E. Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 re: South Hill Subdivision Our File No. MONK01-21870 Dear John: Thank you for the meeting at your office on May 12, 1997 regarding the issue of the Town Park dedication as to proposed subdivision of property generally bounded by King Road East and Danby Road on South Hill. An additional thought which occurred to us following the meeting is that once the road which is shown on the concept sketch is completed and access to the Town Park is available, we do not want to have in existence the possibility that the Town might declare some portion of" the road to be a "scenic view" or "view scape" which would result in limitations on development which could occur on the remaining property which is not being dedicated to Town Park use, in particular, the Monkemeyer Trust property. We would like to have confirmation from the Town that this will not occur. FAB/jld cc: Evan Monkemeyer Very truly yours, DEVORSETZ STINZIANO GILBERTI HEINTZ & SMITH, P.C. Frank A. Bersani, Jr. A DIFA B-89 AL ETTEHS\2197 0.001 Fl" AL % D q 2-13 1 `f I 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 ONLY PART I - PRnJECT 1PJ=nC2RAAT1r1N ITA ha emmnlatad by Ann1ie-nn1 nr ornln�+ I. Applicant/Sponsor: 2 Project Name: Carolyn Grigorov Grigorov 3. Precise location (street address, road intersections, prominent landmarks, etc. or provide map):NE side Codding Rd, 1130' SE of"Troy Rd intersection, extending north to City watershed, in sected by So 5030 5Tra}13.� Tax Parcel Number: 4. Is proposed action: NEW? ✓ EXPANSION? MODIFICATIONIALTERATION? S. Describe project briefly: (include project purpose, present land use, current and future construction plans, and other relevant Items): + - 72.1 acres fronting Coddington Rd, borderedAby city watershed, divided by South Hill Trail. Subdivision is needed to convey to City area east of trail (34.44 acres)adjacent to watershed, to be used as passive parkland. No further subdivision of remaining 37.66 + is planned. -(Attach separate sheet(s) It neves to adequately describe the proposed pro ect.) 6. Amount of land affected: Initially (0-5 yrs)?Z-j Acres (6-10 yrs) 7Z7 Acres (> 10 yrs) -22-1 Acres 7. How Is land zoned presently? R30/Conservation S. Will proposed action comply with existing zoning or other existing land use restrictions? YES x NO If no, describe conflict briefly: 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 Industrial Agriculture Park/Forest/Open Space x Other X_ Please Describe: city watershed 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 x If yes, list agency name and permit/approval. Also, state whether it will require modification. 1 CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/Sponsor Name (Pri t or Type): Carolyn Grigorov Signature: Date: 4/17/97 Rev. 8/42 U :on :er- Carolyn Grigorov 2 -Lot Subdivision The following excerpt from the City of Ithaca Charter outlines the uses allowed within in the City holdings in Six Mile Creek Valley. According to City staff the parcel being purchased from Carolyn Grigorov falls within the boundaries of the Six Mile Creek Natural Area, and its uses governed by the Charter provisions below. ARTICLE I, Six Mile Creek Gorge [Adopted 5-2-1984 by resolution] ° 320-1. Co=itment to preservation and policy on use. [Added 12-23-1993 by Ord. No. 93-27EN] A. The Common Council hereby affirms the City of Ithaca's commitment and intent to protect and maintain the following three (3) uses on city holdings within the Six Mile Creek Natural Area, (which area includes the City Watershed and Wildflower Preserve), and which area is defined on a map entitled "Six Mile Creek Natural Area," dated December 1, 1993, which map is filed in the City Clerk's Office: (1) The water supply system, including the reservoirs, raw water line, dams, access roads and the necessary maintenance and alterations to keep the water system operational for present and future use. (2) The current natural resources and natural character of the area, which includes an exceptionally rich flora and fauna in a unique habitat with adjacent buffer land. (3) The opportunities for passive, low -impact recreation appropriate for a natural area of which the City of Ithaca has few that are public and easily accessible. B. In its effort to protect and maintain these attributes, the city shall be guided by the following principles: (1) The city holdings within the Six Mile Creek Natural Area shall remain as natural as possible, with the addition of only minimal human -made elements, such as hiking trails and/or facilities necessary for public safety, and for operation, maintenance and necessary alterations of the water supply system. Nothing herein is intended to prevent construction of the Town of Ithaca's proposed South Hill Recreationway. (2) City boards and staff involved in any plans for construction of new facilities or rehabilitation of existing facilities in the Six Mile Creek Natural Area shall give thorough consideration to the objective of preserving, to the greatest extent possible, all three (3) of the uses listed above. (3) The city shall continue to seek to protect from development all land within the Natural Area boundary as defined on the aforementioned Six Mile Creek Natural Area map, through a planned strategy of negotiation of voluntary easements, acquisition of development rights, purchase, agreements with the Town of Ithaca, independent actions by the Town of Ithaca or otherwise. Actions to implement this strategy shall be subject to Common Council approval and actively pursued by the City Attorney and a staff member designated by the Director of Planning and Development. (4) The city shall continue to seek to work cooperatively with the Town of Ithaca and the Soil and Water Conservation District to ensure protection of the area. (5) The Six Mile Creek Advisory Committee shall be the advisory body to the Board of Public Works (and to the Common Council, when appropriate) that shall coordinate city and public concerns about the Natural Area. (6) Ecologically informed guidelines for Department of Public Works maintenance activities within the Six Mile Creek Natural Area shall be promulgated by the Department of Public Works, in consultation with the Six Mile Creek Advisory Committee, Circle Greenway, the Parks Commission and the Conservation Advisory Council, and subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works. 8 320-2. Public access. The city hereby permits public access to the Six Mile Gorge for walking and nature study between Aurora Street and the sixty -foot dam only on marked paths specified for such purposes. Access to the reservoir area above the sixty -foot dam and the surrounding shore area shall be prohibited, except by special permit from the Department of Public works for scientific studies. No access shall be permitted between sunset and sunrise. 320-3. Public entrances and parking. A. There shall be only five (5) entrances, all to be marked: (1) Hudson Street at Renzetti Place. (2) Giles Street at Columbia at the present stairway. (3) Giles Street at the Indian campground (west of bridge) (4) Giles Street to the Van Natta's Dam Pond (east of bridge). (5) Giles Street just below East State Street. B. Public parking for gorge use shall be maintained only at Van Natta's Dam Pond just south of the Giles Street bridge. ° 320-4. Prohibited activities. [Amended 4-8-1996 by Ord. No. 96-5] A. The city hereby prohibits the following activities throughout the gorge area: (1) Swimming. (2) Boating. (3) Ice skating. (4) Camping. (5) Littering. (6) Amplified sound. (7) Wood cutting. (8) Trapping. (9) Rock climbing and rappelling. (10) Hunting and shooting. (11) Motorized vehicle and bicycle riding. (12) Plant digging. (13) Flower picking. (14) Consumption of alcoholic beverages. (15) Fires of any kind. (16) Skiing. B. The Board of Public Works is authorized to grant specific, revocable exceptions to any of the above prohibitions, upon consultation with the Six Mile Creek Advisory Committee and a finding of special circumstances. When granting such an exception, the Board shall retain the right of the city to impose reasonable conditions intended to protect public safety, the water supply system or the natural environment or to control the city's potential liability. 1 UPPER RESERVMR I \ \ Ls s , \ \ 1 �ff.f �l tl V Md .f fr V °s 1 9. f aso y + L�,, \7 I R OPo i .l J f! �IwI ov71 I e/L / I .fes l1 0.l i I X11. fl %• H Re r " i l� LEGENO 4 M7 EXTENS/ON EiVER p�CTENS/ON �v ar•� �'�'�� �� 000' XTS7WO SE v2SW E77770MV? 0 PARCEL NO. f (lap? .4»M/Yl/i I \ \ Ls s , \ \ 1 �ff.f �l tl V Md .f fr V °s 1 9. f aso y + L�,, \7 I R OPo i .l J f! �IwI ov71 I e/L / I .fes l1 0.l i I X11. fl %• H Re r " i l� LEGENO 4 M7 EXTENS/ON EiVER p�CTENS/ON �v ar•� �'�'�� �� 000' XTS7WO SE v2SW E77770MV? 0 PARCEL NO. f (lap? .4»M/Yl/i CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850-5690 OFFICE OF THE CITY NI'TORNF.Y Mariette Geldenhuys, City Attorney Patricia M. Kennedy, Assistant City Attorney April 3, 1997 Ms. Carolyn Grigorov 611 Coddington Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: Grigorov to City of Ithaca Dear Ms. Grigorov: Telephone: 607/274-6504 Fax: 607/274-6507 This City has now received final Federal approval for the acquisition of substitute parkland, and we are ready to proceed with the closings. Please provide me with the closing documents as required by the purchase contract. I will contact you to schedule a closing once I have reviewed the documents. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Very truly yours, Mariette Geldenhuys City Attorney 'An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program' �a 0 0 4f le waxD c \ AT OCN \ Dr.BO-11y.6'si y :I OLD NR7ye' At -so HEOr,E yeo c vj o F£a� �`�RpGR C BR4Q,n`4) W �' `14 1 5 ALDt1G PARCF-1-. 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TO SFiu7.aJ Peoposmo twLSIOLt ENG 1 N E E RS AU O 5 u iLV EYO RS � w a corns Ntl nn trortala , wow uwstunt: w MD $V� rssrNssuNsaN� K...m •• ANiJ•(DEP AO¢Ll (997 TO GROW 1-T M A C A, W EW Y O RIC vAzc>:.L Ts ae�euveYea �o aT`i of IT►4ACA Date To: May 2, 1997 Town of Ithaca Planning Board From: Submitted by Lois Levitan for the Town of Ithaca CAB, Environmental Review Committee (Present: Hagedorn, Levitan, Meigs, Yntema, Zarriello, and Cornish for staff) Subject: MONKEMEYER NURSERY/ RUSSO GARDEN CENTER FINAL MAY -2 A sketch plan for the Monkemeyer Nursery/Russo Garden Center was discussed at the May 1, 1997 meeting of the Environmental Review Committee of the Conservation Advisory Board. Information available for our discussion included the Town Short Environmental Review Form submitted April 4, 1997 by Terrence Roswick; a tax map highlighting placement of the proposed development; the concept sketch by Cornerstone Site Planners; and JoAnn Cornish's April 24th memo to the Planning Board. No fundamental objections were raised to this proposal; however we note the following five issues and ask that they be addressed by the Planning Board and/or the agent for the proposed development: Attention to the storage, handling and catchment of agrichemicals and non -chemical pest controls and plant nutrients 2. Recommend landscape or other barrier between the Montessori school and garden center site that is (a) sufficiently high to provide a visual barrier from the school; (b) sufficiently impenetrable to prevent access by children to the site, and to prevent pesticide and fertilizer drift 3. Safety and the traffic impact of the Rt. 96B entrance were discussed, with the following suggestions and points raised: • look at the geometrics of the entrance way to ensure good site lines • consider installing a pull off turn lane from Rt. 96B • be cognizant of the state standard for distance between the curb cut and cross road • consider creating entrance from King Road East rather than Rt. 96B 4. We look forward to the opportunity to review front and side elevations for the proposed buildings to gain a better sense of how they will fit into the neighborhood 5. We appreciate that the existing hedgerow will be preserved (file: Town of Ithaca/CAB/Monkemeyer Garden Center) May 2, 1997 TOWN OF ITHACA REAL 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 TO: Members, Environmental Review Committee FROM: George Frantz, Assistant Town Planner E7 - DATE: April 22, 1997 RE: Development Application Subject to Conservation Board Review. Enclosed for review by the Conservation Board, per the requirements of Local Law No.4 of 1993, are materials for the following application before the Town of Ithaca Planning Board: Project No.: 9704234. 600 Block Coddington Road. Grigorov 2 -Lot Subdivision. Description: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of +/- 34.44 acres from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 51-1-3.2, +/- 72.1 acres total area, located on the northeast side of Coddington Road approximately 1,130 feet east of Troy Road, for conveyance to the City of Ithaca for use as public park land, Residence District R-30 and CD -Conservation District. Carolyn Grigorov, Owner/Applicant. The proposed action consists of a subdivision to allow the City of Ithaca to purchase that portion of the 72 +/- acre subject tract east of the Town of Ithaca South Hill Recreation Way. The land is being acquired by the city as part of an effort to expand its Six Mile Creek Natural Area. Per the provisions of the City of Ithaca Charter (enclosed) the land will remain substantially in a natural state, with a limited number of low -impact passive recreational activities permitted. The parcel is one of a number of parcels the city is acquiring as substitute park land for several parcels on Inlet Island which it desires to alienate. Planning staff expects that the above referenced action will be considered by the Town Board at its meeting on May 20, 1997. Should you have any questions regarding this proposal, please do not hesitate to contact me at 273-1747. DRAFT Town of Ithaca Conservation Board 5/7/97 Ray Knowland Department of Environmental Conservation 1285 Fisher Ave. Cortland, NY 13045 Dear Mr. Knowland, The Town of Ithaca Conservation Board has been considering protection for a special wetland area in our Town, known as the South Hill Unique Natural Area. This area lies south of Ithaca College in the Town of Ithaca, as seen on the enclosed map. As extensive wetlands exist on this property, we ask that you consider designating this area as a regulated wetland under Article 24 of the Environmental Conservation Law (The Freshwater Wetlands Act). In an effort to better document the natural features of this area, we hired consultants to examine this area last fall, and enclose a copy of their report for your consideration. As this report indicates, the South Hill Unique Natural Area contains rare and scarce flora, much of it wetland flora, which are susceptible to human development. Several rare ecological communities are found there, including: a perched white oak swamp, a pitch pine - heath barrens, and a pitch pine -oak -heath woodland. Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to hearing back from you on this important matter. Sincerely, Agenda Item No. 20 '�4'_�'j � Z A L memorandum To: Ithaca Town Board FROM: Phillip J. Zarriello, Conservation Board Chair DATE: May 5, 1997 SUBJECT: Funding for South Hill Unique Natural Area botanical survey THRU: The Conservation Board (CB) is requesting funding to complete a botanical survey of the South Hill Unique Natural Area (South Hill-UNA). This area is considered one of the most important natural areas in the county for rare and endangered plant species. Develop- ment pressure is also progressing at a rapid rate near this area. To recommend appropriate actions necessary to protect this valuable resource from development and the ensuing pressures of urbanization, the CB has undertaken the task of defining the boundaries of important and rare plant communities of the South Hill-UNA. Unfortunately, the CB does not feel it has the expertise to accomplish this alone. As a first step toward this goal, the Town, on the recommendation of the CB, contracted with Nancy L. Ostman, PhD, and F. Robert Wesley, in November 1996 to conduct a botan- ical survey of areas surrounding the Cornell University owned `swamp core area'. Valu- able information was obtained on the plant communities from this survey, but because of the time of season, the survey could not be completed for plant species that can only be found during the normal growing season. For this reason, the CB feels delineation of boundaries necessary for any Town action to insure the UNA's protection would not be complete without addition information to sub- stantiate (or not) the existence of species that constitute a viable and fragile ecosystem. Consequently, the Town, at the recommendation of the CB, asked Ostman and Wesley for a proposal for completing a botanical survey (attached). The CB believes that the Ostman-Wesley proposal is fair, and we are confident that the completed survey will produce data sufficient to support an accurate and defensible delin- eation of the boundaries for the protection of the South Hill-UNA. I will try to attend the meeting to participate in discussion, if necessary. Please let me know if any additional in- formation is needed beforehand or if it would be desirable for Ostman and/or Wesley to be present at the meeting. To complete this survey, funds beyond those available in the limited CB budget must be provided. The CB resolved to allocate $1000 out of the CB budget toward the total survey cost at its May 1 meeting, but an additonal $3,500 will be needed. The CB respectfully re- quests money be authorize and allocate to complete the botanical survey of the South Hill- UNA area as proposed by Ostman and Wesley. cc: John Kanter, Town Planner MEMO p. s. A word about the cost of completing the survey: The November 1996 survey was conducted at a cost of $1500. Although we recognized at that time that additional investigation would likely be necessary to adequately document plant communities in the area, we did not anticipate that the amount needed for such work would exceed the November survey. Thus, additional funding was not identified or sought for this year. Nonetheless, we are convinced that the proposal is fair, that the work pro- posed is needed to provide a sound basis for Town action. Further, we believe that the best schedule for the work is as proposed, covering consecutive stages in the annual cycle of plant growth. PAGE 2 OF 2 DRAF7- TOWN BOARD MEETING 5/12/97 AGENDA ITEM NO. 20 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES OF NANCY OSTMAN AND F. ROBERT WESLEY FOR FOLLOW-UP STUDY OF SOUTH HILL SWAMP AREA FOCUSING ON BOTANICAL RESOURCES Resolution No. WHEREAS, the South Hill Swamp area within the Town of Ithaca has been recognized for the last one hundred years to be an important botanical site harboring rare plants; and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has designated the South Hill Swamp area a Unique Natural Area, a status which carries no regulatory protection but serves to identify areas with outstanding environmental qualities worthy of special attention for preservation; and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca Planning Committee and Town of Ithaca Conservation Board are considering appropriate protective measures for this area; and WHEREAS, the Town contracted with Nancy Ostman, Ph.D. and F. Robert Wesley, Botanist to produce the December 1996 study entitled "Inventory South Hill Unique Natural Area", which describes the natural features and plant communities in this special area; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned study has provided a strong foundation of information about the natural features and plant communities in this special area which will be extremely useful for determining appropriate land -use protection there, but which, because the Town contracted this study in the late fall, could not adequately survey populations of scarce plants, which would provide additional useful information to the Town; and WHEREAS, Ms. Ostman and Mr. Wesley have, at the request of the Conservation Board, submitted a proposal to complete a follow-up botanical study at a cost of approximately $4,500; and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca Conservation Board has voted to recommend allocation of $1,000 from the 1997 Conservation Board Fund (Account #B8020.407) towards the completion of this study, and has recommended that the Town Board allocate an additional $3500 from the 1997 Town of Ithaca Budget to complete this study; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that there are sufficient funds in Account #B5680.400 to pay for a portion of this study. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby support the further study of the South Hill Swamp Unique Natural Area to determine its plant communities and rare plant occurrences; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board authorizes the Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca to enter into a contract with Nancy Ostman, Ph.D., and F. Robert Wesley, Botanist, to conduct a botanical survey of portions of the South Hill Swamp Unique Natural Area as further described in Schedule A annexed hereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve an amount not to exceed $4,500 in total to compensate Nancy Ostman and Robert Wesley for services rendered, of which $1,000 will come from the Town of Ithaca Conservation Board Budget (Account #B8020.407), and $3500 will come from Town Account #B5680.400. MOVED: SECONDED: DATED: Joan Lent Noteboom,'Town Clerk Schedule A F. Robert Wesley SS # 080 44 4907 541 Ellis Hollow Creek Road Ithaca, New York 14850 (607) 539-6118 April 16, 1997 Geraldine Tierney Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Dear Geri, Nancy L. Ostman, Ph. D. SS # 474 52 6480 465 Van Ostrand Road Groton, New York 13073 (607) 898-4225 APR 21 W7 TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING, ZONING, ENGINEERING You have requested that we conduct a follow-up survey of the South Hill Unique Natural Area to further identify plant species found there, and in particular to note the presence of rare and scarce species. In order to see plants in stages that make identification sure and fast, we propose visiting the sites three times. Once in May, again in June, and a third time in late July or early August. Please note that our visits to the sites last November cannot substitute for a July visit. If we were to visit the sites only twice during the growing season we will have more difficulty identifying species, so each visit may well take longer. We would not expect to save a lot of time by altering our proposed work plan in this way. Also note that we already have much information on the core area (i. e., the large basin near King Road owned by Cornell University and Ithaca College) and that we do not intend to charge the Town for any information gathered on Cornell property. We will concentrate our survey on the other sections of the UNA as outlined in our 1996 report. However, our report will include lists of rare and scarce plant species and their locations for the entire UNA. As you know, in November 1996 we visited the South Hill properties in and adjacent to the Unique Natural Area (UNA). We walked the properties, noting the vegetation types, searching for rare species and rare ecological communities, and verifying quality of areas included in the UNA. We outlined areas with distinct vegetation and land use history. In our report we noted those areas where rare and scarce species are likely to be found which we felt to be of highest priority for additional visits. They are listed on the attached document. The numbers follow the original location numbers shown on the 1996 report and shown on the map. The sites that are indicated with an asterisk N are perhaps those of highest priority, but this will be difficult to predict in advance. We have not seen these sites during the growing season, and even those locations not mentioned as high priority sites in the 1996 report could have rare or scare species present. Because the season appears to be early this year, we would like to begin as soon as possible this spring, probably the first week in May, in order to find as many species as possible in a recognizable stage. We would complete the survey early September and complete the report mid-September. We can complete the follow-up surveys and report for $4500. Our method of calculation the cost of the survey is as follows: (12 sites x (1.3 hour for surveying x 3 visits per site) +410 hours writing) x 2 people x $40/ Hour = $4544. If you need any further information please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, Nancy L. Ost F. Robert Wesley Priority locations at the South Hill Unique Natural Area for additional study F. Robert Wesly and Nancy L. Ostman Based on a December, 1996 report. 1. Successional northern hardwoods. Southwestern edge of Ithaca College property. Species present on this site include scarlet oak, white ash (Fraxinus americana), red maple (Acer rubrum), American crabapple, deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum), and blueberry (Vaccinium spp.). This unusual community is on a seasonally wet and dry plateau. This site is very flat and to the west there is a bedrock rim, beyond which there is a steep slope dropping to the west. Almost all of this site was cleared and plowed for agriculture, perhaps unsuccessfully. This site needs to be inventoried further because there are some scarce and uncommon plant species present and it exhibits physical characteristics suitable for the pine barrens community types. *2. Pitch pine -heath barrens Ithaca College property This site is on the western rim of a plateau. Dry site species include maleberry and pitch pine, scarlet oak, red cedar (Juniperus virginiana), and red maple. American crabapple is also present. Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) is found in areas cleared for agriculture in the past. This site is very shallow to bedrock and is similar to a shale barrens. Most of this area has been cleared in the past. Hedgerows and rocky open areas exhibit less disturbed vegetation. This is an open site with a high cover of shrub species. This site need further investigation because of its barrens -like characteristics. *3. Pitch pine -heath barrens Ithaca College property Pitch pine and scarlet oak are the dominant species. This site is the most typical of a barrens community, which is a rare community type. This is a very open, sloping ridgetop site which was been cleared for agriculture. It is very shallow to bedrock and appears to be very sterile. There are herb -dominated openings. This is a likely site for the prairie warbler. This is a high priority site for further investigation. Future field work should include an inventory of bird species. 4. Pitch Pine -oak-heath woodland Ithaca College property south of the Ithaca College Water Tower. Scarlet oak and pitch pine are the dominant species. Red oak (Quercus rubra) is present. This stand is nearly a barrens it is so dry and open. This site should be revisited. 7. Successional northern hardwoods. Ithaca College property Pitch pine, red maple, and white pine are the dominant species. Pitch pine becomes less abundant and white pine more abundant southward. The soils likewise appear to be deeper. Carex complanata var. hirsuta, a state rarity, is found near an old hedgerow. These forests are growing on land that was plowed, however, the species composition is rather unusual. It is reverting to a Pitch pine - oak heath woodland. This site needs to be revisited in the spring. *9. Perched swamp white oak swamp. Ithaca College property Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor) is the dominant species in about half of this area. Red maple, shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) and trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides) are also abundant. Aspen is more prevalent in the area that has been plowed in the past. This is a locally rare community which is also rare at the state level. This is a shallow basin on a flat terrace. Seasonally there is standing water here. Aerial photographs show that some large swamp white oaks were already large in 1938. Most of the site has never been plowed, but may have been grazed. This rare community needs to be investigated further. 10. Successional northern hardwoods. Ithaca College / Lenora Monkemeyer Dominant species include trembling aspen, red n_�aple, and white ash. In the herb layer Carex complanata var. hirsuta (a state rarity) and Hedeoma pulegioides, American pennyroyal, are found here. This forested site has small trees. It is a flat site with shallow soils that are seasonally extremely wet or dry. This site should be searched further in the spring. *11. Appalachian oak -hickory forest Dry northwest -southeast running ridge and shallow valley on Lenora Monkemeyer property extending onto Ithaca College property. Shagbark hickory, red oak, scarlet oak, white oak, red maple and white pine are dominant species. Chestnut oak (Quercus montana) and pignut hickory (Carya glabra) are present. Fire scars can be seen on the bases of old trees. The shrub layer has deerberry and highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). There is much Carex pensylvanica (a sedge) in the herb layer. This is a section of old-growth forest. The vegetation on the rocky ridge is open. There is a small, low-lying wet meadow adjacent to the forested ridge. This site should be searched again in the spring for rare herbaceous plants. Robert Wesley has found Scirpus verecundus near here in the past. 17. Successional old field NYSEG power line Dominant species are common old field weeds and ericaceous shrubs. This power line is an important refuge for shade intolerant pine -barrens species. Bluets (Hedyotis caerulea), a locally scarce species is abundant here. This area should be revisited. *18. Pitch pine -oak -heath woodland Ithaca College property, north lip of the main basin. Pitch pine is the dominant species. Other dominants include scarlet oak, white pine, sugar maple, and red oak. This woodland community is rare locally and at the state level. This area is rather flat at the north edge of the basin. The site has been cleared in the past, but not plowed. It is shallow to bedrock and seasonally wet and dry. 21. Successional old -field Northeast corner of Evan Monkemeyer parcel Common old field species, most of these being European weeds, are found here, but Pycnanthemum tenuifolium, narrow -leaved mountain mint is also present. There is a small, seasonally wet meadow immediately south of the hedgerow. This area should be investigated for other rare or scarce species typically associated with the mountain mint. *22. Appalachian oak -hickory forest Ithaca College/Evan Monkemeyer/Lenora Monkemeyer Hedgerow Dominant species include scarlet oak, shagbark hickory, pignut hickory, red maple, chestnut oak, American crabapple is found in the Lenora Monkemeyer hedgerow. The species composition is likely to be representative of the original vegetation of the site. Largest trees are in northern part of hedgerow. The site is rocky and shallow to bedrock. The area east of the hedgerow on Ithaca College is steeply sloping in places. This remnant should be investigated further for herbaceous species. South Hill Unique Natural Area: Adapted from N. Ostman and R. Wesley's "Inventory South Hill Swamp Unique Natural Area" Report Map 1: Vegetation Areas, Property Boundaries, and Natural Features N Road Centerlines 0 Property Boundaries 0 Vegetation Areas Described in Report Wetlands Oldgrowth Forest Exposed Bedrock N A 500 0 500 1000 Feet Town of Ithaca 126 East Seneca Street Ithaca; NY 14850 shswamp2 by gft 1/29/97 TOWN OF ITHACA 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 TO: Members, Environmental Review Committee FROM: George Frantz, Assistant Town Planner DATE: May 6, 1997 RE: Development Application Subject to Conservation Board Review. Enclosed for review by the Conservation Board, per the requirements of Local Law No.4 of 1993, are materials for the following application before the Town of Ithaca Planning Board: Project No.: 9704233. 1380 Mecklenburg Road. Suwinski/Nazer 2 -Lot Subdivision. Description: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of +/- 0.14 acre from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 27-1-16.2, located adjacent to 1380 Mecklenburg Road, for consolidation with Tax Parcel No. 27- 1-16.1, a.k.a. 1380 Mecklenburg Road, AG -Agricultural District. Susan J. Suwinski, Owner-, Alfred Nazer, Applicant. Mr. Nazer desires to acquire from Ms. Suwinski a strip of land on the west and north side of his property. Ms. Suwinski has recently purchased the 94 acre parcel that surrounds the Nazer residence on three sides. In the course of the survey completed as part of that transaction Mr. Nazer learned that the fence line that for years was thought to be his property line is in reality anywhere from 12 ft. to 20 ft. inside what is now the Suwinski property. As you can see from the attached survey a shed that he has built encroaches on the Suwinski parcel. Also a number of conifers which he has planted over the years are on the Suwinski property. Mr. Nazer is acquiring the additional land to protect his investment in the shed and the conifer plantings. The 0.14 acre strip of land he is acquiring will be consolidated with his existing house lot. Planning staff expects that the above referenced action will be considered by the Planning Board at its meeting on May 20, 1997. Should you have any questions regarding this proposal, please do not hesitate to contact me at 273-1747. 6t % 110 1 y 1 2J 3 1 3 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 ONLY PART I - PRnJFCT INt=r1DUATWIN Rn hA eeenolatnd by Annlie-mnf n• Cr.... —li 1. Applicant/Sponsor: 2 Project Name: Alf ,d Nazcr- L", 3. Precise location (street address, road Intersections, prominent landmarks, etc. or provide map): X380 He,1-1e,,b.-,y 2J. Tax Parcel Number: 2 7 - / - I &- . 2 4. Is proposed action: NEW? EXPANSION? MODIFICATION/ALTERATION? 5. Describe project briefly: (Include project purpose, present land use, current and future construction plans, and other relevant Items): r ✓� 5wb�l+,y��;i ♦T r O.l q ac.,es ion 7–a,, pa,c,f�Na. 1.7 -1- 11'.Z �1Co.atefii(dfi�N 1 dNd 7 /(0. d ka. cusp ) 3?'d MCe4l,1- wt p /t/. wi f p PAY-eel - (Attach separate sheet(s) if necessary to adequately describe the proposed project.) 6. Amount of land affected: Initially (0-5 yrs)l-_J�L Acres (6-10 yrs) 0 Acres (> 10 yrs) O Acres 7. How Is land zoned presently? S. Will proposed action comply with existing zoning or other existing land use restrictions? YES X NO If no, describe conflict briefly: 9. Will proposed action lead to a request for new: Public Road? YES NO _ Public Water? YES NO )r Public Sewer? YES NO _ Y 10. What Is the present land use In the vicinity of the proposed project? Residential V Commercial Industrial Agriculture __y ParWFLorestlOpen Space _ Other Please Describe: P,-, r,Ly *c f, Di InAtlr✓C apI,ea/141�a/ 1194d&117L h 141,71 ✓,JUJ"I•ol n/o-'y Please 11. Does proposed action Involve a permit, approval, or funding, now or ultimately from any other governmental agency (Federal, State, Local)? YES NO If yes, list agency name and permlttapprovaUfunding: 12 Does any aspect of the proposed action have a currently valid permit or approval? YES NO _ If yes, list agency name and permltlapproval. Also, state whether it will require modification. 1 CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/Sponsar Name (Print or Type): Signature: Date: Rev. 8/92 M 0.4 0 0.4 0.8 Miles Location Map Suwinski/Nazer Subdivision May 7, 1997 Su3la�.l J. SUWti,L�l, 3,p4a K. 5uwiN5K t , 4_V7.jW P. MN7_V_rL o,uo CERTIFICATION No7q t~. 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M 11r1,E.P` p, C. i VM Ca UE.EtZ5 4 SJRV \eC) Z.S OF Ir FINAL _ 9 TOWN OF ITHACA E2J1 4- 126 EAST SENECA STREET, ITHACA, N.Y. 14850 TOWN CLERK 273-1721 HIGHWAY 273-1656 PARKS 273-8035 ENGINEERING 273-1747 PLANNING 273-1747 ZONING 273-1783 FAX (607) 273-1704 TO: Members, Environmental Review Committee FROM: George Frantz, Assistant Town Planner O - DATE: April 22, 1997 RE: Development Application Subject to Conservation Board Review. Enclosed for review by the Conservation Board, per the requirements of Local Law No.4 of 1993, are materials for the following application before the Town of Ithaca Planning Board: Project No.: 9704234. 600 Block Coddington Road. Grigorov 2 -Lot Subdivision. Description: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed subdivision of +/- 34.44 acres from Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No. 51-1-3.2, +/- 72.1 acres total area, located on the northeast side of Coddington Road approximately 1,130 feet east of Troy Road, for conveyance to the City of Ithaca for use as public park land, Residence District R-30 and CD -Conservation District. Carolyn Grigorov, Owner/Applicant. The proposed action consists of a subdivision to allow the City of Ithaca to purchase that portion of the 72 +/- acre subject tract east of the Town of Ithaca South Hill Recreation Way. The land is being acquired by the city as part of an effort to expand its Six Mile Creek Natural Area. Per the provisions of the City of Ithaca Charter (enclosed) the land will remain substantially in a natural state, with a limited number of low -impact passive recreational activities permitted. The parcel is one of a number of parcels the city is acquiring as substitute park land for several parcels on Inlet Island which it desires to alienate. Planning staff expects that the above referenced action will be considered by the Town Board at its meeting on May 20, 1997. Should you have any questions regarding this proposal, please do not hesitate to contact me at 273-1747. CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850-5690 OFFICE OF TETE CITY A'T'TORNEY Mariette Geldenhuys, City Attorney Patricia M. Kennedy, Assistant City Attorney April 3, 1997 Ms. Carolyn Grigorov 611 Coddington Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: Grigorov to City of Ithaca Dear Ms. Grigorov: Telephone: 607/274-6504 Fax: 607/274-6507 This City has now received final Federal approval for the acquisition of substitute parkland, and we are ready to proceed with the closings. Please provide me with the closing documents as required by the purchase contract. I will contact you to schedule a closing once I have reviewed the documents. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Very truly yours, Mariette Geldenhuys City Attorney 'An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program' C,? LPM SVM ice/ �i"1 i \ •f0 7 I I. 0.l M • 11..T LEGEND � 7 E7? EXTENS/ON �' -- J, ,W,ER EXTENS/ON Z -, 000' -,,- - % A?SnWVG SEWER E-77T70NER 0 PARCEL NO. u 1 .--.OWM�[Cl 7S7 �}y1s �n7�MM1W 0 May 1997 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 IT Comm - 9am 3 CB Mtg - 7:30pm 4 5 Planning Comm - 7:30pm 6 PB Mtg - 7:30pm 7 COC Mtg - 7:00pm 8 9 10 11 12 TB Mtg - 5:30pm 13 14 ZBA Mtg - 7:00pm 15 16 IT Comm - 9am 17 CB Mtg - 7:30pm 18 19 Planning Comm - 7:30pm 20 PB Mtg - 7:30pm 21 22 23 24 ITCTC Policy Comm - 2:00pm Water Quality Steering Comm Public Works Comm - 8:00am -IPM 25 26 27 28 29 30 IT Comm - 9am 31 ZBA Mtg - 7:00pm _ TOWN HALL CLOSED fA rlc-\ CB - Conservation Board IT - Information Technology Committee PB - Planning Board COC - Codes and Ordinances Committee TB - ToWn Board ZBA - Zoning Board of Appeals ITCTC - Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Committee June 1997 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Planning Comm - 7:30pm 3 PB Mtg - 7:30pm 4 COC Mtg - 7:00pm 5 CB Mtg - 7:30pm 6 7 8 9 TB Mtg - 5:30pm 10 11 ZBA Mtg - 7:00pm 12 13 IT Comm - 9am 14 15 16 Planning Comm- 7:30pm 17 PB Mtg - 7:30pm ITCTC Joint Comm's - 2:00pm 18 Water Quality Steering Comm Ipm 19 CB Mtg - 7:30pm 20 _ 21 22 23 24 25 ZBA Mtg - 7:00pm 26 Public Works Comm - 8:00am 27 IT Comm - 9am 28 29 30 July 1997 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 PB Mtg - 7:30pm 2 COC Mtg - 7:00pm 3 4 TOWN HALL CLOSED 5 6 7 TB Mtg - 5:30pm Planning Comm- 7:30pm 8 9 ZBA Mtg - 7:00pm 10 11 IT Comm - 9am 12 13 14 15 PB Mtg - 7:30pm ITCTC Plan Comm - 10:00am 16 Water Quality Steering Comm - Ipm 17 CB Mtg - 7:30pm 18 19 20 21 Planning Comm -7:30pm 22 23 ZBA Mtg - 7:00pm 24 Public Works Comm - 8:00am 25 IT Comm - 9am 26 27 28 29 30 31 August 1997 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 Planning Comm - 7:30pm 5 PB Mtg - 7:30pm 6 COC Mtg - 7:00pm 7 CB Mtg - 7:30pm 8 IT Comm - 9am 9 10 11 TB Mtg - 5:30pm 12 13 ZBA Mtg - 7:00pm 14 15 16 17 18 Planning Comm - 7:30pm 19 PB Mtg - 7:30pm ITCTC Policy Comm - 2:00pm 20 Water Quality Steering Comm -Ipm 21 CB Mtg - 7:30pm 22 IT Comm - 9am 23 24 25 26 27 ZBA Mtg - 7:00pm 28 Public Works Comm - 8:00am 29 30 31 September 1997 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday TOWN HALL CLOSED 2 PB Mtg - 7:30pm -I COC Mtg - 7:00pm 4 CB Mtg - 7:30pm 5 IT Comm - 9am 6 7 8 TB Mtg - 5:30pm 9 Mailout PB 10 ZBA Mtg - 7:00pm 11 12 13 14 15 Planning Comm - 7:30pm 16 PB Mtg - 7:30pm ITCTC Plan Comm - 10:00am 17 Water Quality Steering Comm -lpm 18 CB Mtg - 7:30pm 19 IT Comm - 9am 20 21 22 23 24 ZBA Mtg - 7:00pm 25 Public Works Comm- 8:00am 26 27 28 29 30 October 1997 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 COC Mtg - 7:00pm 2 TB Mtg - 5:30pm CB Mtg - 7:30pm 3 IT Comm - 9am 4 5 6 Planning Comm - 7:30pm 7 PB Mtg - 7:30pm 8 ZBA Mtg - 7:00pm 9 10 11 12 13 TOWN HALL CLOSED 14 15 Water Quality Steering Comm - 1pm 16 CB Mtg - 7:30pm 17 IT Comm - 9am 18 19 20 Planning Comm - 7:30pm 21 PB Mtg - 7:30pm ITCTC Policy Comm - 2:00pm 22 ZBA Mtg - 7:00pm 23 Public Works Comm - 8:00am 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 IT Comm - 9am November 1997 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Planning Comm - 7:3opm 4 5 COC Mtg - 7:00pm 6 TB Mtg - 5:30pm % 8 CB Mtg - 7:30pm 9 10 11 12 13 14 IT Comm - 9am 15 ZBA Mtg - 7:00pm TOWN HALL CLOSED 16 17 Planning Comm - 7:30pm 18 PB Mtg - 7:30pm 19 Water Quality Steering 20 CB Mtg - 7:30pm 21 22 ITCTC Plan Comm - 10:00am Comm - Ipm 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 TOWN HALL CLOSED TOWN HALL CLOSED 30 December 1997 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Planning Comm - 7:30pm 2 PB Mtg - 7:30pm 3 COC Mtg - 7:00pm 4 Public Works Comm - 8:00am 5 6 CB Mtg - 7:30pm IT Comm - 9am 7 8 TB Mtg - 5:30pm 9 10 ZBA Mtg - 7:00pm 11 12 13 14 15 Planning Comm - 7:30pm 16 PB Mtg - 7:30pm 17 18 CB Mtg - 7:30pm 19 20 ITCTC Joint Comms - 2:00pm Water Quality Steering Comm IT Comm - 9am - 1pm 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 TOWN HALL CLOSED TOWN HALL CLOSED 28 29 30 31 TB Year End Mtg-10:00am