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MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
March 13, 2023
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AGENDA
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Persons to be Heard
3. Public hearing regarding a proposed local law amending Chapter 270 “Zoning” to amend
certain zoning district regulations associated with detached garage/accessory building size
and height
a. SEQR b. Adoption
4. Public Hearing regarding a proposed local law authorizing a monetary gift to support the
City of Ithaca Cass and Stewart Park recreational facilities
a. Adoption
5. Authorization to Accept Grant Funds for Babcock Ridge Trail
6. Update from Sustainability – Green New Deal
7. Consider award of contract for
a. Mechanical Electric and Plumbing Analysis
b. Infiltration and Inflow Northeast Study
8. Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Dedication – Elm St Extension subdivision
9. Amend Sprint/T-Mobile lease on Christopher Water Tank
a. SEQR b. Adoption
10. Consider Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes – None
b. Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Approval of Bolton Point (SCLIWC) Vouchers
d. Appointment of Conservation Board Member - Cantone
e. Acknowledge receipt of Town Court outside audit
f. Approval of job descriptions - Sustainability Planner and Civil Engineer
g. Approval of lease renewal – TC Health Consortium
h. Ratify appointment of Benefits Specialist for CTCMHIC – Rodrigues
11. Report of Town Officials and Committees
12. Review of Correspondence
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
March 13, 2023
TB Resolution 2023 - : SEQR- A Local Law Amending Chapter 270 (Zoning) of the Town
of Ithaca Code Regarding Height and Square Footage Requirements for Garages and
Other Accessory Buildings in Certain Zones.
Whereas, this action is the proposed enactment of a “A Local Law Amending Chapter 270
(Zoning) of the Town of Ithaca Code Regarding Height and Square Footage Requirements for
Garages and Other Accessory Buildings in Certain Zones;” and
Whereas, this is an Unlisted Action for which the Ithaca Town Board is the Lead Agency in an
environmental review with respect to the enactment of this local law; and
Whereas, the Town Board, at its regular meeting held on March 13, 2023, has reviewed, and
accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF), Parts 1, 2 and 3, for this
action, prepared by the Town Planning staff; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation
Law, 6 NYCRR Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review, and Chapter 148
Environmental Quality Review of the Town of Ithaca Code for the above-referenced action as
proposed, based on the information in the EAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the EAF
Parts 2 and 3, and, therefore, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote:
item 3a
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Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 - Project Information
Instructions for Completing
Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on
information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information.
Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the
lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item.
Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information
Name of Action or Project:
Brief Description of Proposed Action:
Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone:
E-Mail:
Address:
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
1.Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance,administrative rule, or regulation?
If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2.
NO YES
2.Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency?
If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval:NO YES
3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? __________ acres
b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? __________ acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? __________ acres
4.Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action:
5. Urban Rural (non-agriculture) Industrial Commercial Residential (suburban)
Aquatic Other(Specify):□ Forest Agriculture
□ Parkland
SEAF 2019
Part 3Narrative description is in
Local Law Amending Chapter 270 (Zoning) of the Town of Ithaca Code Regarding Height and Square
Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): Garages/accessory buildings in Agricultural (AG), Conservation (C), Lakefront
The proposed local law amends Town Code Chapter 270, titled "Zoning," to expand the allowable heights
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5.Is the proposed action,
a.A permitted use under the zoning regulations?
b.Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan?
NO YES N/A
6.Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?NO YES
7.Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area?
If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
8.a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels?
b.Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action?
c.Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed
action?
NO YES
9.Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements?
If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
10.Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply?
If No, describe method for providing potable water: _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
11.Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities?
If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory?
NO YES
13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain
wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency?
b.Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody?
If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
12.a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district
which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the
Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the
State Register of Historic Places?
b.Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for
NOTE:The proposal involves only a legislative action so questions on this page are not required to be answered.N/A
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14.Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply:□Shoreline □ Forest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional
Wetland □ Urban Suburban
NO YES
16.Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan?NO YES
17.Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources?If Yes,
a.Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties?
b.Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)?
If Yes, briefly describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
18.Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water
or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)?If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
_
NO YES
19.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste
management facility?If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or
completed) for hazardous waste?
If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
NO YES
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
Date: _____________________ Applicant/sponsor/name: ____________________________________________________ __________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________Title:__________________________________
15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or
Federal government as threatened or endangered?N/A
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Agency Use Only [If applicable]
Project:
Date:
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 2 - Impact Assessment
Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency.
Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by
the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by
the concept “Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?”
No, or
small
impact
may
occur
Moderate
to large
impact
may
occur
1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning
regulations?
2.Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land?
3.Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community?
4.Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the
establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)?
5.Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or
affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway?
6.Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate
reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities?
7.Will the proposed action impact existing:
a. public / private water supplies?
b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities?
8.Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological,
architectural or aesthetic resources?
9.Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands,
waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)?
10.Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage
problems?
11.Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health?
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Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation,
that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an
environmental impact statement is required.
Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation,
that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
_______________________________________________
Date
__________ _ _ ____ ___ _ _ _____ ___________________
Name of Lead Agency
_________________ _____ _ _________________________
Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency
_________________________________________________
Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency
_______________ ____ _______ _ _ ___________________
Title of Responsible Officer
___________ _ _ _ ______ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ ______________
Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer)
Agency Use Only [If applicable]
Project:
Date:
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 3 Determination of Significance
For every question in Part 2 that was answered “moderate to large impact may occur”, or if there is a need to explain why a
particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, pleasecomplete Part
3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements thathave been included by the
project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agencydetermined that the impact may or will
not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting,probability of occurring, duration,
irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short-term, long-term and cumulative impacts.
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Town of Ithaca Town Board
Rod Howe Town Supervisor
Christine Balestra, Planner
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MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
March 13, 2023
TB Resolution 2023 - : A Local Law Amending Chapter 270 (Zoning) of the Town of Ithaca
Code Regarding Height and Square Footage Requirements for Garages and Other
Accessory Buildings in Certain Zones.
Whereas, the town received a request to review issues associated with detached garage and
accessory structure sizes and heights to investigate whether they should be increased, due to
frequent requests to the Zoning Board of Appeals for area variances; and
Whereas, at their November 17, 2022 meeting, the Planning Committee discussed the issues and
proposed revisions; and recommended referring the draft proposed revisions to the Town Board
for consideration of approval; and
Whereas, a public hearing was scheduled for March 13, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., to hear all interested
parties on the proposed local law entitled: “A Local Law Amending Chapter 270 (Zoning) of the
Town of Ithaca Code Regarding Height and Square Footage Requirements for Garages and
Other Accessory Buildings in Certain Zones;” and
Whereas, notice of the public hearing was duly advertised in the Ithaca Journal; and
Whereas, the public hearing was duly held on the date and time and all parties were permitted an
opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to the proposed local law; and
Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and
its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, adoption of the 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 March 13, 2023, made a
negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as
adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2 and 3; and
Whereas, the Town Board finds that the amendments to the Town Code will further the health,
safety, and general welfare of the community and is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan;
now therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts Local Law ___ of 2023: A
Local Law Amending Chapter 270 (Zoning) of the Town of Ithaca Code Regarding Height and
Square Footage Requirements for Garages and Other Accessory Buildings in Certain Zones.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote:
item 3b
Item 04
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
March 13, 2023
TB Resolution 2023 - : Adoption of Local Law of 2023, “Authorizing a monetary gift to
the City of Ithaca to support Cass Park and Stewart Park recreational facilities
Whereas, the Town Board discussed the need for monetary support for the Cass Park and Stewart
Park Recreational Facilities during its budget process, and
Whereas, the Town Board adopted a budget for 2023 including an amount of $100,000.00 for a
contribution towards City Parks, of which approximately $62,000 would result in a special benefit
to Town residents, but the remainder would be considered a gift, and
Whereas, pursuant to the Town’s New York State Municipal Home Rule powers, a local law may
be adopted to authorize the Town to make a gift to another municipality where the gift furthers a
public purpose of the Town, and
Whereas, a public hearing was duly set, advertised then held on March 13, 2023, 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
approval of the local law is a Type II action because it constitutes “routine or continuing agency
administration and management, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that
may affect the environment,” and thus approval of the local law is not subject to review under
SEQRA, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board adopts Local Law XXXXX of 2023 “Authorizing a monetary gift
to the City of Ithaca to support Cass Park and Stewart Park recreational facilities.”
Moved: Seconded:
Vote: ayes –
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, March 13, 2023
TB Resolution No. 2023 - : Authorization to Accept Grant Funds from NYS Office of
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for the Babcock Ridge Trail at Culver Road
Preserve
Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca applied for financial assistance from the New York State
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) under the Environmental
Protection Fund Grant Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage for the purpose of funding
the development of the Babcock Ridge Trail at Culver Road Preserve;
Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca is authorized and directed to accept these grant funds in an
amount not to exceed $211,275.00 for the project described in the grant application;
Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca is authorized and directed to agree to the terms and conditions
of the Master Contract with OPRHP for such development of the Babcock Ridge Trail at Culver
Road Preserve;
Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca is authorized and directed to agree to the terms and conditions
of any required deed of easement granted to OPRHP that affects title to real property owned by
the municipality and improved by grant funds, which may be a duly recorded public access
covenant, conservation easement, and/or preservation covenant;
Resolved, that the governing body of the municipality delegates signing authority to execute the
Master Contract and any amendments thereto, any required deed of easement, and any other
certifications to the Town Supervisor.
MOVED: SECONDED:
VOTE:
item 5
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, March 13, 2023
TB Resolution 2023 - XXX: Authorization to Award Contract for the Public Works
Facility Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Analysis Project
Whereas on March 2, 2023, the Director of Engineering (Director) received proposals for the
Town of Ithaca Public Works Facility Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Analysis
Project (Project), and
Whereas LaBella Associates DPC has adequality outlined related work experience, project
objectives, and timelines that meet and/or exceed our expectations, and
Whereas the Town Engineer and staff have reviewed the proposal and qualifications of the firm,
contacted past clients and has recommended that the Town Board select the proposal of $15,540
(Part A) for the study made by the firm of LaBella Associates DPC, which is a responsive and
qualified proposal, and
Whereas Part B of the proposal may be considered for award at a later date based on the findings
of Part A, now, therefore, be it
Resolved that the Director is authorized to approve contract amendments, without further
authorization from the Town Board, provided the maximum amount of such amendments does
not exceed $2,000 in aggregate, and be it further
Resolved that the Town Board authorizes the award and execution by the Supervisor of a
contract for Part A of the Project to LaBella Associates DPC, 105 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY
14850, subject to review by the Attorney for the Town.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote:
item 7a
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, March 13, 2023
TB Resolution 2023 - XXX: Authorization to Award Contract for an Infiltration and
Inflow Northeast System Study
Whereas on March 6, 2023, the Director of Engineering (Director) received proposals for the
Town of Ithaca Infiltration and Inflow Northeast System Study (Project), and
Whereas Larson Design Group has adequality outlined related work experience, project
objectives, and timelines that meet and/or exceed our expectations, and
Whereas the Town Engineer and staff have reviewed the proposal and qualifications of the firm,
contacted past clients and has recommended that the Town Board select the proposal of
$95,250.00 (Part A) for the study made by the firm of Larson Design Group, which is a
responsive and qualified proposal, and
Whereas Part B of the proposal may be considered for award at a later date based on the findings
of Part A, now, therefore, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Ithaca Town Board authorizes the award and execution by the Supervisor of a
contract for Part A of the Project to Larson Design Group, 8836 State Route 434, Appalachian,
NY 13732, subject to review by the Attorney for the Town.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote:
item 7b
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
March 13th, 2023
TB Resolution 2023-XX: Acceptance of dedication of Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure
associated with the 3-lot Subdivision at 519 Elm St Extension
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca Planning Board has granted Preliminary Site Plan Approval for the
proposed 3-lot subdivision located at 519 Elm St Extension, Medium Density Residential Zone,
on March 16th, 2021 by PB Resolution 2021-008. The project involved subdividing the 8.2-acre
parcel into three lots (Parcel A-1 is 2.51 acres, Parcel A-2 is 3.58 acres, and Parcel A-3 is 2.11
acres). The project also involved a private shared access road to serve the new parcels and an
existing parcel, stormwater facilities, and connections to public water and sewer facilities.
David and Sarah Locke Mountin, Owners/Applicants.
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca Planning Board has granted Final Site Plan Approval for the
project, on October 5th, 2021 by PB Resolution 2021-024.
Whereas, the Town Board accepted the concept and location of utilities associated with the
Project by TB Resolution 2022-085; and
Whereas, the potable water infrastructure has been completed in a manner satisfactory to the
Town Highway Superintendent and the Director of Engineering: and
Whereas, the Project proposed dedication to the Town of Ithaca the public sanitary sewer
infrastructure as shown on the “As-Built” plan titled “519 Elm Street Subdivision”, dated
February 15th, 2023; prepared by Steven John Arthur Maybee, P.E.; and
Whereas, the Attorney for the Town has reviewed and approved the title, and easements
associated with the dedication of the infrastructure to the Town; said easements being filed as
instrument 2022-07529 and 2022-07531 with the Tompkins County Clerk, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Ithaca Town Board hereby accepts the dedication of the above-described
public sanitary sewer infrastructure from David and Sarah Locke Mountin.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote: ayes –
item 8
March 2, 2023
Town of Ithaca
215 North Tioga St.
Ithaca, NY
Dear Dan Thaete (Director of Engineering) and Joe Slater (Director of Public Works),
This letter is to request the Town of Ithaca take ownership of the new completed Sewer line and
manholes for the 519 Elm St. Ext. Ithaca Development.
The sewer infrastructure system concept and location is detailed, specified and installed according to
the subdivision drawings approved by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board on October 5, 2021, Resolution
No.2021-024, and signed plat dated November 9, 2021.
The installed sewer infrastructure system is detailed, specified and installed according to the subdivision
As-built drawings titled 519ElmSubdivision_SingleSheetAsBuilt_SG(2) dated February 15, 2023 and
approved by the Town of Ithaca Engineering on March 1, 2023.
The easements associated with the sewer system were granted between land owned by David and
Sarah Locke Mountin and land owned by Christian Haller and were filed with Tompkins County Clerk on
July 7, 2022 Instrument # 2022-07531.
Respectfully,
David and Sarah Locke Mountin
Owners/Developers
738 Elm St. Extension
Ithaca, New York 14850
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Driveway CutIFD TurnaroundSite(s) for Potential FutureDevelopmentNew 4' Diameter Manhole - MH 1Rim El. 703.90'NE Inv. El. 698.50'New 6" SDR 35 PVC56-LF @ S = 7.6%Core lateral into existing manholeat El. 695.00'20' Maintenance and Access EasementTown of IthacaNew 4' Diameter Doghouse Manhole - MH 2Rim El. 704.00NE Inv. El. 694.00'ROW Maintenance and Access EasementChristian Haller to Town of Ithaca10.0'20.0'10.0'New Driveway Cut w/15" CpEp CULVERT20-LF @ S = 6.9% avg+/-Inv. El. 705.89'15" CpEp CULVERT20-LF @ S = 7.7% avg+/-Inv. El. 701.55'New Driveway Cut w/15.0'30.0'15.0'Note:1.In accordance with the State Pollution DischargeElimination System (SPDES) permit associated withthis project, each lot can only be improved with atotal of one dwelling unit with an overall siteimpervious coverage not to exceed 25%. Shouldthe developer decide to exceed these parameters, anew SPDES permit will need to be developed whichshall include stormwater quality and quantitycontrol(s).2.All storm sewers located within the R.O.W. shall beinstalled in accordance with Town of IthacaStandard Details and Specifications.15' w30'MMWALTERS WAY117 Walters Way121 Walters Way118 Walters Way519 Elm Street Ext.525 Elm Street Ext.Intersection of Elm St. Ext andWalters WayAddress - 100 Walters WayWater & Sewer Work completed on November 30, 2022.As-Built Notes MH-1NYState Plane Central Zone Per CORS NetworkNorthing: 887583.3011040Easting: 834943.1960659Holbrooks' Precast Inc.4' Dia w/extended base w/24" Frame and CastingBituminuous coating inside and outsideButyl Seal Gasketing between each riser section6" PVC SDR 35 PenetrationInv. El. 698.50' at 0 degreesPen-Seal Link Seal, 6" x 10" for 6" SDR 35 PVC4 - 2" DI Penetrations, set at 167, 188, 211, 232 degreesInv. El. all, 699.25'Pen-Seal Link Seal, 2" x 4" for 2" Ductile Iron PipePipe openings sealed with C-150 GroutAs Built Notes MH-2NYState Plane Central Zone Per CORS NetworkNorthing: 887629.9984914Easting: 834973.4241902Holbrook's Precast Inc.4' Dia w/extended base w/24" Frame and CastingBituminous coating inside and outsideBuytl Seal Gasketing between each riser sectionDoghouse openings 18" x 26"HInv. El. 694.43' ea at 0 and 180 degrees10" penetrationInv. El. 695.00' at 285 degreesPen-Seal Link Seal, 6" x 10" for 6" SDR 35 PVCDog house openings and bench formed in field using 5000 psi concretePipe penetration sealed with C-150 GroutAs-built Elm St. Ext Asphalt RestorationThicknesses and type as per project detail, Sheet S-4Subbase Type 4Cobbled Crusher RunBinder, Type 3Top Course HansenWWWSSApprox. LocationAbandoned 4" Clay Tile SewerExisting 36" CMP Storm CrossingS.G.1" - 40'S-221-001SITE PLAN
UTILITY LAYOUTFeb 14, 2023TOWN OF ITHACA, ITHACA, NEW YORK
519 ELM STREET SUBDIVISIONSCALE: 1" = 40'-0"40'0'40'60'07/22/21 Modified sanitary manhole layout
07/27/21 Added property setbacks and dimensions
Added driveway cuts for lots 0.41 and 0.43
09/01/21 Added note about storm sewer within R.O.W.AS-BUILT
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
March 13, 2023
TB Resolution 2023 - : SEQR- Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Communications Site
Lease Agreement for the Christopher Water Tank
Whereas, this action is the adoption of Amendment No. 2 to a Communications Site Lease
Agreement between the Town of Ithaca and SprintCom LLC which involves the replacement and
installation of telecommunications antennas and equipment on the Christopher Circle/Lane Water
Tank; and
Whereas, this is an Unlisted Action for which the Ithaca Town Board is acting in an
uncoordinated environmental review with respect to the proposed amendment; and
Whereas, the Town Board, at its regular meeting held on March 13, 2023, has reviewed, and
accepted as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF), Parts 1, 2 and 3, for this
action, prepared by the Town Planning staff; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca Town Board hereby makes a negative determination of
environmental significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation
Law, 6 NYCRR Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review, and Chapter 148
Environmental Quality Review of the Town of Ithaca Code for the above-referenced action as
proposed, based on the information in the EAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the EAF
Parts 2 and 3, and, therefore, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote:
item 9a
Ithaca Town Board Meeting
March 13, 2023
TB Resolution No. 2023 - : Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Communications Site Lease
Agreement for the Christopher Water Tank
Whereas, on November 22, 2002, the Town Board adopted TB Resolution No. 2002-178,
Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Independent Wireless One for the Installation of
Telecommunications Antennae on the Christopher Lane Water Tank, and
Whereas, on November 10, 2014, the Town Board adopted TB Resolution No. 2014-182, Approval
of the Amendment No. 1 to Communications Site Lease Agreement Regarding the Christopher
Tank Replacement; Amendment No. 1 identified and allowed the relocation of Independent
Wireless One Leased Realty Corporation’s telecommunications facilities (including the additions
of previously approved antennas) and site easements from the original Christopher Circle/Lane
water tank onto the new water tank at the same approximate location (the “Premises”), and
Whereas, SprintCom LLC, which is the successor-in-interest to Independent Wireless One Leased
Realty Corporation, wishes to modify its installation on the Premises by replacing six antennas and
adding three additional antennas, two equipment cabinets and related communications
appurtenances (all of which have been previously authorized and approved by the Town) to its
existing facilities on the Premises, and
Whereas, proposed Amendment No. 2 to Communications Site Lease Agreement sets forth the
design and location of SprintCom LLC’s proposed modified facilities and provisions related to
same, and
Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and its
implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, approval of Amendment No. 2 to Communications
Site Lease Agreement 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 said approval, has on March 13, 2023,
made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted
as adequate the Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2 and 3 prepared by the Town’s
Planning staff, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board does hereby approve and authorize the Town Supervisor to sign
Amendment No. 2 to Communications Site Lease Agreement on behalf of the Town, subject to the
approval of the Attorney for the Town.
Moved: Seconded:
Vote: Ayes –
Amended lease agreement - Town of Ithaca Board
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Project:
Date:
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 2 - Impact Assessment
Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency.
Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by
the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by
the concept “Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?”
No, or
small
impact
may
occur
Moderate
to large
impact
may
occur
1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning
regulations?
2.Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land?
3.Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community?
4.Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the
establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)?
5.Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or
affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway?
6.Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate
reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities?
7.Will the proposed action impact existing:
a. public / private water supplies?
b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities?
8.Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological,
architectural or aesthetic resources?
9.Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands,
waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)?
10.Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage
problems?
11.Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health?
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For every question in Part 2 that was answered “moderate to large impact may occur”, or if there is a need to explain why a
particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please
complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that
have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency
determined that the impact may or will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting,
probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short-
term, long-term and cumulative impacts.
Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation,
that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an
environmental impact statement is required.
Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation,
that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
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Name of Lead Agency Date
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Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer
_________________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer)
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 3 Determination of Significance
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TMO Site No.: UP30688A (AL53XC850)
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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT
This Amendment No. 2 to Communications Site Lease Agreement (“Amendment No. 2”), effective as
of the date last signed below (“Effective Date”), further amends a certain Communications Site Lease
Agreement initially made between Independent Wireless One Leased Realty Corporation and the Town of
Ithaca (“Lessor”), dated November 22, 2002 (the “Agreement”), as amended by Amendment No. 1 to
Communications Site Lease Agreement between the same parties and effective January 13, 2015.
The parties to this Amendment No. 2 are Lessor and SprintCom LLC (“Lessee”), a Kansas limited
liability company. Lessee is the successor-in-interest to Independent Wireless One Leased Realty Corporation,
which merged into SprintCom, Inc. in 2020. In 2021, SprintCom, Inc. converted into SprintCom LLC.
BACKGROUND
WHEREAS, Lessee desires to modify its installation on the Premises by replacing six antennas and
adding three additional antennas, two equipment cabinets and related communications appurtenances (all of
which have been previously authorized and approved by the Town) to the existing Lessee Facilities on the
Lessor's Property; and
WHEREAS, Lessor and Lessee desire to set forth herein the design and location of the proposed
modified Lessee Facilities and provisions related to same;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the mutual promises between the parties and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, Lessor and Lessee agree as follows:
1. Modification to the Lessee Facilities. Exhibit B of the Agreement is hereby amended to include
Exhibit B-Amendment No. 2, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Upon full execution
of this Amendment No. 2 and pursuant and subject to Section 6 of the Agreement, Lessee is permitted to do all
work necessary to prepare, maintain and alter the Premises to install, modify or otherwise relocate the Lessee
Facilities, all as more fully described and contemplated in Exhibit B-Amendment No. 2. Lessee shall operate the
Lessee Facilities shown in Exhibit B-Amendment No. 2 in the frequency bands shown in Exhibit C.
2. Increased Rent. The following is added to Section 5 of the Agreement: “Upon full execution of this
Amendment No. 2, monthly Rent will be increased by One Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($150.00), partial
months to be prorated. The current monthly Rent of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Five Dollars and
Eighteen Cents ($2,885.18) consequently will be increased to Three Thousand Thirty-Five Dollars and Eighteen
Cents ($3,035.18). This latter number will be the basis on which the next annual 3.5% increase is based, and the
timing of the annual 3.5% increases will remain unchanged.
3. Certification of Compliance with Radio Frequency Emission Limits.
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Within forty-five (45) days of initial operation of the additional antennas that Lessee will install pursuant to this
Amendment No. 2, Lessee shall submit to Lessor’s Director of Code Enforcement a written certification by a
licensed professional engineer, sworn to under penalties of perjury, that the radio frequency emissions from
Lessee’s Facilities comply with the applicable Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Maximum
Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure codified in 47 CFR §
1.1310(e)(l), Table 1 or any successor regulation.
The licensed professional engineer shall measure the emissions of Lessee’s Facilities as well as (where required
by FCC regulation, bulletin, order or guidance) the cumulative emissions from other nearby personal wireless
service facilities, and determine if such emissions are within the FCC’s MPE limits referenced above.
Lessee shall submit to Lessor’s Director of Code Enforcement a report of these measurements and the
engineer's findings with respect to compliance with the FCC's MPE limits.
If the report shows that Lessee’s Facilities do not comply with applicable limits, then Lessee shall immediately
cease operation of Lessee’s Facilities until they are brought into compliance with such limits. Proof of
compliance shall be a written certification by a licensed professional engineer, sworn to under penalties of
perjury, that the radio frequency emissions from Lessee’s Facilities comply with the applicable FCC MPE
limits. Lessor may require, at Lessee’s expense, independent verification of the results of this analysis.
After submission of the proof of compliance with the FCC’s MPE limits described above, Lessor shall
thereafter provide proofs of compliance with the applicable FCC MPE limits no less frequently than twelve (12)
months after the date of submission of the last proof of compliance. All of the provisions applicable to the
initial submission shall apply to subsequent submissions.
Lessor may employ a licensed professional engineer to conduct random and unannounced tests of Lessee’s
Facilities to certify their compliance with the FCC’s MPE limits. Lessor may cause such random testing to be
conducted as often as Lessor may deem appropriate. However, Lessor may not require Lessee to pay for more
than one Lessor test per calendar year on Lessee’s Facilities, unless such testing reveals that Lessee’s Facilities
are exceeding the FCC’s MPE limits. In such a case, Lessee shall immediately cease operation of Lessee’s
Facilities until Lessee submits proof of compliance as described above. Within forty-five (45) days of Lessor’s
receipt of such proof of compliance, Lessor may conduct a follow-up test at Lessee’s expense to verify
compliance.
4. Notices. Lessee’s addresses for notice purposes in Section 16.d of the Agreement and Section 3 of
Amendment No. 1 are:
Sprint Property Services
Sprint Site ID No.: UP30688A
Mailstop KSOPHD0101-Z2650
6220 Sprint Parkway
Overland Park, KS 66251-2650
With a copy to:
Sprint Law Department
Attn.: Real Estate Attorney
Sprint Site ID No.: UP30688A
TMO Site No.: UP30688A (AL53XC850)
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Mailstop KSOPHD0101-Z2020
6220 Sprint Parkway
Overland Park, KS 66251-2020
5. General Terms and Conditions.
(a) All capitalized terms used in this Amendment, unless otherwise defined herein, will have the
same meaning as the terms contained in the Agreement and Amendment No. 1.
(b) In case of any inconsistencies between the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement (as
amended by Amendment No. 1) and the terms and conditions contained in this Amendment No. 2, the terms
and conditions herein will control. Except as set forth herein, all provisions of the Agreement (as amended by
Amendment No. 1) are ratified and remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
(c) This Amendment No. 2 may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute a single instrument. Signed facsimile and
electronic copies of this Second Amendment shall legally bind the parties to the same extent as documents
containing wet signatures.
(d) Each of the parties represents and warrants that it has the right, power, legal capacity and
authority to enter into and perform its respective obligations under this Amendment.
(e) Lessor warrants and represents that the consent or approval of no third party, including, without
limitation, a lender, is required with respect to Lessor’s execution of this Amendment No. 2, or if any such third
party consent or approval is required, Lessor has obtained any and all such consents or approvals
The parties have executed this Amendment No. 2 as of the date shown below their respective signatures.
Lessor: Lessee:
Town of Ithaca
SprintCom LLC
By: By:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
LESSOR
STATE OF NEW YORK)
COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) ss.:
On the ___ day of March in the year 2023 before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State,
personally appeared Rod Howe, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the
individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his
capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual
acted, executed the instrument.
______________________________
Notary Public
LESSEE
STATE OF ____________)
COUNTY OF __________) ss.:
On the ___ day of March in the year 2023 before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State,
personally appeared ______________________________, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of
satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that
he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf
of which the individual acted, executed the instrument.
______________________________
Notary Public
TMO Site No.: UP30688A (AL53XC850)
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EXHIBIT B-AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT
DRAWINGS
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EXHIBIT C
T-MOBILE ANTENNA INVENTORY
MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
March 13, 2023
TB Resolution 2023 - : Adoption of Consent Agenda
Resolved that the Consent Agenda is hereby adopted:
a. Approval of Town Board Minutes – None
b. Approval of Town of Ithaca Abstract
c. Approval of Bolton Point (SCLIWC) Vouchers
d. Appointment of Conservation Board Member - Cantone
e. Acknowledge receipt of Town Court outside audit
f. Approval of job descriptions – Sustainability Planner and Civil Engineer
g. Approval of lease renewal – TC Health Consortium
h. Ratify appointment of Benefits Specialist at GTCMHIC – Rodrigues
TB Resolution 2023 – b: Town of Ithaca Abstract No. 5 for FY-2023
VOUCHER NOS. 60 – 118
General Fund Town Wide 50,934.16
General Fund Part-Town 3,859.30
Highway Fund Town Wide DA 33,385.09
Highway Fund Part Town DB 43,943.89
Water Fund 636,264.54
Sewer Fund 710,659.22
Risk Retention Fund
Fire Protection Fund 8,299.39
Forest Home Lighting District 23.84
Glenside Lighting District 12.13
Renwick Heights Lighting District 12.05
Eastwood Commons Lighting District 12.29
Clover Lane Lighting District 2.76
Winner’s Circle Lighting District 5.94
Burleigh Drive Lighting District 9.60
West Haven Road Lighting District 25.96
Coddington Road Lighting District 17.49
Trust and Agency
Debt Service
TOTAL 1,487,467.65
TB Resolution 2023 - c: Bolton Point 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 governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said
vouchers.
Voucher Numbers: 66-115
Check Numbers: 20784-20833
Capital Impr/Repl Project $ 62,150.48
Operating Fund $ 77,619.89
TOTAL $ 139,770.37
Less Prepaid $ 17,247.68
TOTAL $ 122,522.69
TB Resolution 2023 - d: Appointment of Conservation Board Member
Resolved, that the Town Board appoints Frank Cantone, 113 Park Lane, Ithaca, to the
Conservation Board, Regular Member, with the term ending December 31, 2024.
TB Resolution 2023 - e: Acknowledge Receipt of outside audit of Town Courts
Resolved that the Town Board has received the annual outside audit of Town Courts for 2022.
TB Resolution No. 2023 - f: Approval of Revised Job Descriptions
Whereas, the Personnel and Organization Committee reviewed the revisions made to the
Sustainability Planner and Civil Engineer job descriptions to bring them up to date and
recommend approving the revised job descriptions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the revised job
description for Sustainability Planner and Civil Engineer.
TB Resolution 2023 – g: Authorization for the Town Supervisor to sign lease agreement
with Greater Tompkins County Intermunicipal Health Insurance Consortium
Whereas the Greater Tompkins County Intermunicipal Health Insurance Consortium
(Consortium) has a current lease with the Town of Ithaca that is a renewable annually on March
31st; now, therefore, be it
Resolved that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the revised lease
agreement for effective April 1, 2023.
TB Resolution No. 2023 - h: Ratify Permanent Appointment of Benefits Specialist at
GTCMHIC.
Whereas, the Executive Committee of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance
Consortium (GTCMHIC), approved the permanent appointment of Kylie Rodrigues to the title of
Benefits Specialist, from the eligible listing, effective, February 14, 2023; now, therefore be it
Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify GTCMHIC’s permanent
appointment of Kylie Rodrigues to the title of Benefits Specialist with no change in current
compensation or benefits, retro-active to February 14, 2023, with a twenty-six (26) week
probationary period applies with no further action if there is successful completion of the
probationary period as determined by the Executive Director.