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Carrowmoor Solar PB Packet - Site Plan Revisions - 2-20-24
PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEMO To: Planning Board Members From: Christine Balestra, Senior Planner Date: February 12, 2024 RE: Proposed Carrowmoor Solar – Site Plan Modification Please find attached materials related to the proposed Carrowmoor large-scale community solar photovoltaic system project, located at 1358 Mecklenburg Road (NYS Route 79). The project is scheduled for the February 20, 2024, Planning Board meeting for consideration of site plan modification approval. The project involves installing a 5MWac single-axis sun tracking solar array system on approximately 30-acres of land, along with two inverter/transformer equipment pads, battery energy storage, new overhead utility (NYSEG) interconnects and poles, an eight-foot-tall perimeter fence, stormwater management facilities, access drive, and other site elements. The Planning Board granted final site plan approval for this project, with conditions, on November 7, 2023. The applicant is proposing the following modifications to the project: 1. Relocating the medium-voltage line associated with the project from the approved location, which bisects a farm field on the property from the southeast corner to the northwest corner to the point of interconnection. The proposed location runs southeast to southwest along the Mecklenburg Road frontage of the property and avoids impacting the farm field. 2. Modifying (rescinding) Planning Board condition “a” from Resolution No. 2023-032, which requires receipt of a Jurisdictional Determination letter issued by the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) to confirm that the ACOE concurs that the project will not impact any wetlands. Staff received correspondence (included herein) from the ACOE indicating that there is no need to verify wetland impacts or evaluate jurisdiction. The proposed project modifications require site plan approval from the Planning Board, along with a reaffirmation of the negative determination of environmental significance that was issued for the project on September 5, 2023. Among the attachments include a revised Full EAF Parts 1-3, with an evaluation of the proposed revisions in blue text, as well as draft resolutions for your consideration. Please call me at (607) 273-1721 ext. 121 or email me at cbalestra@town.ithaca.ny.us if you have any questions. Att. cc: Ryan McCune, Nexamp Carrowmoor Solar – Project Narrative – Town of Ithaca Changes Following Final Site Plan Approval To address questions by the Town of Ithaca Planning Department, a brief review of changes that have been proposed following site plan approval are outlined below. The first of these changes came as a result of conversations with the landowner, and the establishment of the project’s final lease area. In an attempt to protect as much of the land bordering Mecklenburg Rd as possible, and retain that land for agricultural usage, the following changes were made; Relocation of the Medium Voltage Line The Project’s former medium voltage line, as approved by the board in November 2023, exited the main fence line entrance to the facility, and crossed the farm field in the front of the property heading Southeast, to the point of interconnection. This line measured approximately 1550’ from the fence line to the first equipment pad near the POI The new proposed medium voltage line does not cross the field, and rather follows the approved access road south, then runs directly east along Mecklenburg Road. This new line occurs completely outside the Town of Ithaca’s 75’ setback, and will be buried to the same depth and in the same fashion as the original MV run. At just over 2035ft in total length, it constitutes a 31% increase in total MV line length. Requested Change to PB Resolution 2023 – 032 During its approval hearing on November 13th, 2024, the town offered approvals for the Carrowmoor Solar project, conditioned upon several items being completed, most notably the issuance of a jurisdictional letter confirming USACE jurisdiction over the wetlands near the proposed installation that were not being impacted by said installation. Following the issuance of this conditional approval, Nexamp received a letter from the USACE stating that all preliminary jurisdictional applications would be paused, and no further notifications would be issued for projects that did not impact potentially jurisdictional wetlands. This letter was subsequently delivered Carrowmoor Solar – Project Narrative – Town of Ithaca to the Town. The Town followed up for individual certification of the letter issued by the USACE offices in Buffalo, and confirmed that JD notices would not be issued for projects with no measurable wetland impacts. As such, Nexamp is requesting a removal of this condition on Resolution 2023-032 to allow this project to receive a building permit without a JD letter, on the grounds that the issuing authority is refusing to issue said letter. -ChrisBalestra°‘“-<\/r-mcI0cCCFA?-fl,From:ChrisBalestra<CBalestra@town.ithaca.ny.us>Sent:Wednesday,January24,20243:21PMTo:ChrisBalestraSubject:FW:CarrowmoorSolarProjectJurisdictionalDeterminationRequestHiAll,IjustspokewithStevenMetivier,ChiefoftheRegulatoryBranchforBuffaloACE.Heconfirmed(perthecorrespondencebelow)thattheydonothavetheresourcestoissueajurisdictionaldeterminationduetotheenormityoftheirbacklog.ThisprojectwillthusreturntothePlanningBoard—tentativelyscheduledfor2/20—forModificationofSitePlanper§270-191B(8).HappytodiscussthisfurtheratprojectreviewthiscomingMonday!Thanksmuch,C.J.From:ChrisBalestra<CBalestra@town.ithaca.ny.us>Sent:Wednesday,January3,20249:52AMTo:CiRandall<CiRandallijaflown.ithaca.ny.us>;DanielThaete<DThaete@town.ithaca.ny.us>;DavidOshea<DOshea@town.ithaca.ny.us>Cc:ChrisBalestra<CBalestra@town.ithaca.ny.us>Subject:FW:CarrowmoorSolarProjectJurisdictionalDeterminationRequestCJ,IreachedouttotheACOEtocheckinabouttheJDletterre:Carrowmoorwetlands(condition“a”onattachedPBresol).I*just*gottheresponsebelow...it’sfromadifferentpersonthanIcontactedbefore,althoughthatotherpersoniscc’dontheemailresponse.Seeemailthreadbelow.ChrisChristineBalestra,SeniorPlannerTownofIthacaPlanningDepartment215NorthTiogaStreetIthaca,NY14850(607)273-1721,ext.121cbalestra@town.ithaca.ny.us1 From:Metivier,StevenVCIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<Steven.V.Metivier@usace.army.mil>Sent:Wednesday,January3,20248:28AMCc:Scalabrino,MarkWCIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<Mark.W.Scalabrino@usace.army.mil>;Brown,BridgetECIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<Bridget.Brown@usace.army.mil>;Keppner,HaroldTCIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<Harold.T.Keppnerusace.army.mil>;Souder,ShainaRCIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<Shaina.R.Souder@usace.army.mil>;Francisco,ErnestACIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<ErnestA.Francisco@usace.army.mil>;Brown,BridgetECIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<Bridget.Brown@usace.army.mil>;Rowles,KimberlyACIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<Kimberly.A.Rowles@usace.army.mil>;Lathrop,JuneMCIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<June.M.Lathrop(Wusace.army.mil>Subject:SolarProjectJurisdictionalDeterminationRequests**WARNING**Thisemailcomesfromanoutsidesource.Pleaseverifythefromaddress,anyURLlinks,and/orattachments.An1uestionspleasecontacttheITdepartmenlGreetings:Ifyouarereceivingthisemailyouareassociatedwitharecentrequestforajurisdictionaldetermination(JD)forasolarfarm.ManyactivitiesassociatedwiththistypeofprojectdonotentailadischargeofdredgedorfillmaterialintowatersoftheUnitedStates,evenifperformedwithinawetland.Regulateddischargesinwaterscouldincludeinstallationofaccessroads,grading/mechanizedlandclearingrequiredforsitepreparation,installationofutilitylines,orotheractivitiesinvolvingearthwork.Often,thesolararraysthemselvesareinstalledviadrivingpilesupportswithnoassociatedearthwork.Assuch,DepartmentoftheArmyjurisdictionmaybelimitedforevenlargeprojects,andthereisnoneedfortheCorpstoverifywetlandboundariesorevaluatejurisdictionexceptforthoseareaswhereregulateddischargesmayoccur.Duetorecentregulationchangesandhighcurrentworkload,theBuffaloDistricthaspausedthecompletionofdelineationverificationsorjurisdictionaldeterminationsonsolarfarmsitesthatdonothaveanassociatedDepartmentoftheArmypermitapplication.However,weareabletocompleteverificationsorjurisdictionaldeterminationsonspecificareaswithinasolarfarmwhereactivitiesareproposedthatmayresultinadischargeofdredgedortillmaterialandwherethereisanassociatedDepartmentoftheArmypermitapplication.Foractionswhereprojectmanagershavealreadybeenassigned,thePMswillworktocompletetherequestsastheyareable,butIamdirectingthemtoprioritizeactionswherethereisagreaterpotentialforregulatedactivities.ForthosewherenoPMhasyetbeenassigned,wewillleavetheseopeninthequeueandwillworkonthemifweareabletoliftthepauseatafuturedate.YoumayalsorequestthatyourJDbewithdrawn.Iunderstandthatthismaycreatechallengeswithrespecttolocalapprovalsandamhappytodiscussindividualsituations.Pleasefeelfreetocontactmedirectlyifyouhavequestionsorwishtodiscussfurther.2 Thanks!SteveStevenV.MetivierChief,RegulatoryBranchBuffaloDistrict,US.ArmyCorpsofEngineers478MainStreetBuffalo,NY14202716-879-4314716-239-7167(cell)HiShaina,IamcirclingbackabouttheCarrowmoorSolarArrayACOEwetlandpermit/iDinquiry,asourlastcorrespondencewasinAugust.I’veincludedmyentirecorrespondencethreadwithACOFbelow,foryourconvenience.TheapplicantfortheprojectdidsubmitapermitapplicationpackagewiththeJDrequestmanymonthsago.WeunderstandthattheSackettrulingmightbeaffectingyourabilitytorespondtotheserequests,andwearesensitivetothat.Iamjustwonderingifaprojectmanagerhasbeenassignedthefileyet(orifyouexpectonetobeassigned).OurPlanningBoardconditionedtheapprovalofthesolararrayonthereceiptofaiDletterbeforethearrayprojectcouldgetabuildingpermit.Hereistherelevantcondition:a.Beforeissuanceofabuildingpermit,submissiontothePlanningDepartmentofaJurisdictionalDeterminationletterissuedbytheArmyCorpsofEngineers(ACQE)thatconfirmsthattheACOEconcursthattheprojectwillnotimpactanywetlandsThesolarapplicantisconcernedthattheywillnotbeabletobuildthearrayin2024,asplanned,giventhelengthoftimeexpectedfortheconditionabovetobesatisfied.IcanalleviatetheirconcernsifIhearfromyouthatthereisprogress(e.g.,projectmanagerassigned,anticipatedreviewtime,etc.)beingmade.Anyinformationyoucangivemewillbegreatlyappreciated.3 Happyholidaystoyouandyours,ChrisChristineBalestra,SeniorPlannerTownofIthacaPlanningDepartment215NorthTiogaStreetIthaca,NY14850(607)273-1721,ext.121cbalestra@town.ithaca.ny.usFrom:Souder,ShainaRCIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<Shaina.R.Souder@usace.army.mil>Sent:Wednesday,August23,20236:13AMTo:ChrisBalestra<CBalestra@town.ithaca.ny.us>Cc:Lathrop,JuneMCIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<iune.M.Lathrop@usace.army.mil>Subject:RE:[Non-DoDSource]CarrowmoorSolarArray-ACOEwetlandpermit/iDinquiry-TownofIthacaGoodmorning,Chris.Yourrequestisveryrecentandlikelywillnotbelookedatforquitesometime.Currently,therearemanyJDrequestsaheadofthisone.Stand-alone(nottiedtoapermit)JurisdictionalDetermination(JO)requestsareprocessedintheordertheyarereceived,Unfortunatelytheregulationsdonotidentifyatimeframetohavestand-aloneJDscompletedbyandProjectmanagersarccurrentlyworkingthroughalargeamountofold,andnewJOsubmittals.YourJDrequestwillbeassignedasProjectManagersworkthroughtherequestsinorderreceived.Aprojectmanagerwillreachoutoncetheyareassignedthefile.IftheprojectneedstomoveforwardandyouneedaletterfromtheCorps,Irecommendsubmittingapermitapplicationpackagewiththedelineation/iDrequestbecausepermitapplicationshavetimeframesassignedintheregulations.Thepermitapplicationpackagewouldneedtoincludeinformationontheproposedproject,includingdrawings.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorwanttocheckinonthisoneagain,pleasefeelfreetorespondtomeusingthecontactinformationbelowinmysignatureblock.4 Thankyou,ShainaPleaseNotethenewBuffaloDLctrictaddressbelowiseffectiveJuly24,2023.ShainaR.SouderBiologistRegulatoryBranchU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineersTelephone:(716)879-4240Gov.Cell:(716)863-7296Fax:(716)879-4310478MainStreetBuffalo,NY14202Email:shaina.rsouderusace.army.milWebsite:htlps://www.Irb.usace.army.millmissions/regulatorv/5 From:ChrisBalestra<CBalestra@town.ithaca.ny.us>Sent:Tuesday,August22,202312:51PMTo:Souder,ShainaRCIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<Shaina.R.Souder@usace.army.mil>Subject:[Non-DoDSource]CarrowmoorSolarArray-ACCEwetlandpermit/iDinquiry-TownofIthacaHiShaina,lamcheckingonthestatusofthewetlanddelineationreportthatwasprovidedbyRyanMcCunetoMaggieCrawfordafewweeksago.Canyouupdatemeonwhereyouarewiththereview?Iunderstandthatyouarebackloggedanddonotwanttopressureyou!ButifIhaveanideawhereyouareatwiththereview,thenIcanprovidemyboardwithastatusupdate.Thanks!Emailthreadwithexplanationbelow:ChrisFrom:ChrisBalestra<CBalestratown.ithaca.ny.us>Sent:Tuesday,August22,202310:46AMTo:Crawford,MargaretACIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<Margaret.ACrawford@usace.army.mil>;RyanMcCune<rmccunenexamp.com>;Lathrop,JuneMCIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<iune.M,Lathropusace.army.miI>Cc:Flynn,Celia<CFlynnLaBellaPC.com>Subject:[Non-DoDSource]RE:Wetlands-Carrowmoorsolararrayproject-leadagency/commentsrequestedHiMaggie,Iknowyouarebacklogged,butIamwonderingwherethisprojectisintheACOEqueue.CouldyouprovidemewithanupdateonthewetlanddelineationreportprovidedbyRyaninconjunctionwiththeNexampCarrowmoorSolarprojectonMecklenburgRoadintheTownofIthaca?ChrisChristineBalestra,PlannerTownofIthacaPlanningDepartment215NorthTiogaStreetIthaca,NY14850(607)273-1721,ext.121cbalestra@town.ithacapy6 From:Crawford,MargaretACIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<Margaret.A.Crawfordusacearmy.miI>Sent:Tuesday,August8,20239:58AMTo:RyanMcCune<rmccune@nexamp.com>;Lathrop,JuneMCIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<JuneMLathropusace.army.mil>Cc:ChrisBalestra<CBalestra@town.ithaca.ny.us>;Flynn,Celia<CFlynn@LaBellaPC.com>Subject:RE:Wetlands-Carrowmoorsolararrayproject-leadagency/commentsrequestedThankyouJune!Ryan,yes,wecanstilldoPiDsandifyouareavoidingthewetlandthatwouldbetheeasiestwaytohandlethis.MaggieMargaretCrawfordU.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers,BuffaloDistrict,AuburnFieldOffice7413CountyHouseRoadAuburn,NewYork13021www.lrb.usace.army.mil/missions/regulatory716-879-6331(office)315-835-0058(mobile)Margaret.acrawford@usace.army.milFrom:Lathrop,JuneMCIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<June.M.Lathrop@usace.army.mil>Date:Tuesday,August8,2023at9:49AMTo:Crawford,MargaretACIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<Margaret.A.Crawford@usace.army.mil>,RyanMcCune<rmccune@nexamp.com>Subject:RE:Wetlands-Carrowmoorsolararrayproject-leadagency/commentsrequestedGoodmorning,Mr.McCune,Ididasearchofourdatabaseanddidn’tfindanythingforthissiteasafiletobeassignedoraiDrequest.IfthiswasaSEORinquiry,itisloggedonaspreadsheetandputintoafolderfortheChieftoreviewwhentheycan,thoughIdidn’tit7 notedonthatspreadsheeteither.IcanlogitasapreliminaryJDorNopermitRequiredletterrequestwhichwouldgiveyoufeedbackforyourproject,thoughwedohavealargebacklognomatterhowwerunit.Howwouldyoulikemetoproceed?Respectfully,JuneLathropAdministrativeSupportUSArmyCorpsofEngineers,BuffaloDistrictRegulatoryAuburnFieldOffice7413CountyHouseRoadAuburn,NY13021716-879-6327une.m.lathrop@usace.army.muPleasenote:OurBuffaloOfficeismovingto478MainSt,Buffalo,NY14202effective24July2023.From:RyanMcCune<rmccunenexamp.com>Sent:Monday,August7,20236:25PMTo:Crawford,MargaretACIVUSARMYCELRB(USA)<Margaret.A.Crawfordusace.army,mil>Cc:ChrisBalestra<CBalestra@town.ithaca.ny.us>;ChrisBalestra<CBalestra@town.ithaca.ny.us>;Rodriquez,Lauren<lrodriguez@labellapc.com>;Flynn,Celia<CFlynn@LaBellaPC.com>Subject:[URLVerdict:Neutral][Non-DoDSource]Re:Wetlands-Carrowmoorsolararrayproject-leadagency/commentsrequestedMs.Crawford,Ihopealliswell.IhaveattachedtheCarrowmoorSolarProjectwetlandreport,ofwhichIbelievewasdeliveredtoyourteambackinMayofthisyear.Wehaveseveralwetlandsonsitewehavedeemedlikelynon-jurisdictionalduetotheirlackofsurfaceconnectiontoexistingwetlands.Regardless,wedonotimpactanyofthesewetlandsinanypermanentfashion.Welookforwardtohearingyourthoughtsandfeedback,shouldyourofficehaveanyquestionsorconcerns.Regards,S PROPOSED RESOLUTION: Lead Agency – Declaration of Intent Site Plan Approval/Condition Modification Carrowmoor Large-Scale Solar Energy System Tax Parcel No. 27.-1-15.2 1358 Mecklenburg Road Town of Ithaca Planning Board, February 20, 2024 WHEREAS: 1. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board, at its meeting on November 7, 2023, granted Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed Carrowmoor large-scale community solar photovoltaic system project located at 1358 Mecklenburg Road. The project involves a 5MWac single-axis sun tracking solar array system on approximately 30-acres of land along with two inverter/transformer equipment pads, solar energy battery storage, new overhead utility poles, an eight-foot-tall perimeter fence, stormwater management facilities, access drive, and other site elements. Rancich Family Limited Partnership, Owner; Nexamp Solar, Applicant; Ryan McCune, Agent; 2. The proposed site plan modification involves moving the medium-voltage line so that it runs parallel along the Mecklenburg Road frontage instead of crossing through a farm field on the property. The Planning Board will also consider modifying condition “a” from Resolution No. 2023-032 related to the receipt of an Army Corps of Engineers Jurisdictional Letter. 3. The proposed project, which requires site plan approval by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, is a Type I Action pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review Act, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (617.4 (b) (6) (i) & (8)), because the project involves the physical alteration of more than 10 acres, and includes a nonagricultural use occurring wholly or partially within an agricultural district (certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, article 25-AA, sections 303 and 304); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby proposes to establish itself as lead agency to coordinate the environmental review of the proposed actions, as described above; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby requests the concurrence of all involved agencies on this proposed lead agency designation. Vote: PROPOSED RESOLUTION: SEQR Site Plan Approval/Condition Modification Carrowmoor Large-Scale Solar Energy System Tax Parcel No. 27.-1-15.2 1358 Mecklenburg Road Town of Ithaca Planning Board, February 20, 2024 WHEREAS: 1. This action involves consideration of approval of a modification to the Site Plan for the proposed Carrowmoor large-scale community solar photovoltaic system project located at 1358 Mecklenburg Road. The Planning Board granted final site plan approval on November 7, 2023, for a 5MWac single-axis sun tracking solar array system on approximately 30-acres of land along with two inverter/transformer equipment pads, solar energy battery storage, new overhead utility poles, an eight-foot-tall perimeter fence, stormwater management facilities, access drive, and other site elements. The modification involves moving the medium-voltage line so that it runs parallel along the Mecklenburg Road frontage instead of crossing through a farm field on the property. The Planning Board will also consider modifying condition “a” from Resolution No. 2023-032 related to the receipt of an Army Corps of Engineers Jurisdictional Letter. This is a Type I Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act for which the Planning Board issued a negative declaration of environmental significance on September 5, 2023. Rancich Family Limited Partnership, Owner; Nexamp Solar, Applicant; Ryan McCune, Agent; 2. This is a Type I Action pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review Act, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (617.4 (b) (6) (i) & (8)), because the project involves the physical alteration of more than 10 acres, and includes a nonagricultural use occurring wholly or partially within an agricultural district (certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, article 25-AA, sections 303 and 304); 3. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board granted final site plan approval for this project on November 7, 2023, after establishing itself as lead agency in the environmental review on June 20, 2023, and issuing a negative declaration of environmental significance and granting preliminary site plan approval on September 5, 2023; 4. The proposed modifications to the project explained in Whereas #1 above require reconsideration by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board; 5. At its meeting on February 20, 2024, the Town of Ithaca Planning Board proposed to establish itself as Lead Agency to coordinate the environmental review of the above- referenced proposal. Potential Involved and Interested agencies were notified of its intent to serve as Lead Agency on February 12, 2024; 6. The Planning Board, on February 20, 2024, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, Parts 2 and 3 prepared by Town Planning staff, plans prepared by LaBella, titled “Carrowmoor Solar, 1358 Mecklenburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850,” including revised sheets C002- Revised Site Plan, Pg. 2 C202- Site And Utility Plan, C203- Turning Movements, C302- Grading And Erosion Control Plan And Road Profile, dated 01/04/2023, revised January 2024, and other application materials; and 7. The Town Planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposal; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, having received no objections from other Involved Agencies, establishes itself as Lead Agency to coordinate the environmental review of the above- described proposal; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review for the above referenced proposal, 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: 1358 1358 Carrowmoor Large Scale Solar Energy System Nexamp 2-20-24 mtg: Project modified to move medium voltage line from crossing a farm field in front of the property heading southeast to the point of interconnection, to running along the front of the property along Mecklenburg Road. Project also modified to delete condition of approval related to receipt Army Corps of Engineers Jurisdictional Determination letter associated with wetland disturbance. 2-20-24 PB mtg involves reaffirmation of SEQR. Previous changes accepted (no longer in red); proposed changes in blue. (comments from agencies received for environmental review) Preliminary Site Plan Approval Granted 9/5/23; Final granted 11/7/23;Proposed site plan mod 2-20-24 ACOE Not providing JD letter, per emails with town staff 2023-2024 None directly. A number of state and local parks serve the general area, including Project only requires site plan approval +/-93 Please see Parts 2 and 3 ACOE not providing JD letter - see emails between town staff and ACOE Please see Parts 2 and 3 Please see Parts 2 and 3 Please see Parts 2 and 3 The YMCA Outdoor Education Center is located across the road from the project. Please see Parts 2 and 3 Please see Parts 2 and 3 Please see Parts 2 and 3 Please see Parts 2 and 3 and in Town Scenic Resources Inventory DoctisignEnvelopeID:D213CAE3-FB9B4F5C-9176-338D55F0B0A0DeterminationKeyinterview-CarrowmoorSolarIPaCU.S.Fish&WildlifeServiceEndangeredSpeciesActReviewEVALUATING:NORTHERNLONG-EAREDBATRANGEWIDEDETERMINATIONKEYQualificationinterviewThefollowingquestionswilldeterminewhetherthiskeyappliestoyourprojectandprovideguidancetohelpyoumakeappropriatedeterminationsforthespeciescoveredbythiskey.1.Doestheproposedprojectinclude,orisitreasonablycertaintocause,1.1intentionaltakeofthenorthernlong-earedbatoranyotherlistedspecies?Note:Intentionaltakeisdefinedastakethatistheintendedresultofaproject.Intentionaltakecouldrefertoresearch,directspeciesmanagement,surveys,and/orstudiesthatincludeintentionalhandling/encountering,harassment,collection,orcapturingofanyindividualofafederallylistedthreatened,endangeredorproposedspecies?No2,Doyouhavepost-whitenosesyndromeoccurrencedatathatindicatesthat1.1.6northernlong-earedbats(NLEB)arelikelytobepresentintheactionarea?BatoccurrencedatamayincludeidentificationofNLEBsinhibernacula,captureofNLEBs,trackingofNLEBstoroosttrees,orconfirmedacousticdetections,Withthisquestion,wearelookingfordatathatforsomereason,mayhavenotyetbeenmadeavailabletoU.S.FishandWildlifeService,No3.Doesanycomponentoftheactioninvolveconstructionoroperationofwind1.2turbines?Note:Forfederalactions(Actionmeansallactivitiesorprogramsofanykindauthorized,funded,orcarriedout,inwholeorinpart,byFederalagenciesintheUnitedStatesoruponthehighseas.Examplesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:(a)actionsintendedtoconservelistedspeciesortheirhabitat;(b)thepromulgationofregulations;(c)thegrantingoflicenses,contracts,leases,easements,rights-of-way,permits,orgrants-in-aid;or1/6 DocusignEnvelopeID:D2I3CAE3-FB9B-4F5C-9176-338D55F0B0A0..,,-,DeterminationKeyinteMew-CarrowmoorSolar(d)actionsdirectlyorindirectlycausingmodificationstotheland,water,orair.SOCFR402.02‘Action”.),answer‘yes’iftheconstructionoroperationofwindpowerfacilitiesiseither(1)partofthefederalactionor(2)wouldnotoccurbutforafederalagencyaction(federalpermit,funding,etc.).No4.Istheproposedaction(Afederalactionmeansallactivitiesorprogramsofany2.0kindauthorized,funded,orcarriedout,inwholeorinpart,byFederalagenciesintheUnitedStatesoruponthehighseas.Examplesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:(a)actionsintendedtoconservelistedspeciesortheirhabitat;(b)thepromulgationofregulations;(c)thegrantingoflicenses,contracts,leases,easements,rights-of-way,permits,orgrants-in-aid;or(d)actionsdirectlyorindirectlycausingmodificationstotheland,water,orair.50CFR402.02“Action”.)authorized,permitted,licensed,funded,orbeingcarriedoutbyaFederalagencyinwholeorinpart?No5.Haveyoucontactedtheappropriateagencytodetermineifyouractionisnear6.4anyknownnorthernlong-earedbathibernacula?Note:AdocumentwithlinkstoNaturalHeritageInventorydatabasesandotherstate-specificsourcesofinformationonthelocationsofnorthernlong-earedbathibernaculaisavailableLocationinformationfornorthernlong-earedbathibernaculaisgenerallykeptinstatenaturalheritageinventorydatabases—theavailabilityofthisdatavariesbystate.Manystatesprovideonlineaccesstotheirdata,eitherdirectlybyprovidingmapsorbyprovidingtheopportunitytomakeadatarequest.Insomecases,toprotectthoseresources,accesstotheinformationmaybelimited.Yes6.Isanyportionoftheactionareawithin0.5-mileradiusofanyknownnorthern6.5long-earedbathibernacula?Ifunsure,contactyourlocalEcologicalServicesFieldOffice.No2/6 DocusignEnvelopeID:D213CAE3-FB9B-4F5C-9176-338D55F0B0A0-DeterminationKeyinterview-CarrowmoorSolar7.Doestheactionareacontainanycaves(orassociatedsinkholes,fissures(A6.6narrowopeningorcrackofconsiderablelengthanddepthusuallyoccurringfromsomebreakingorparting:),orotherkarst(Anirregularlimestoneregionwithsinkholes,undergroundstreams,andcaverns.)features),mines,rockyoutcroppings,ortunnelsthatcouldprovidehabitatforhibernatingnorthernlong-earedbats?No8.Issuitablesummerhabitatforthenorthernlong-earedbatpresentwithin10006.12feetofprojectactivities?(Ifunsure,answer“Yes.”)Note:Iftherearetreeswithintheactionareathatareofasufficientsizetobepotentialroostsforbats(i.e.,livetreesand/orsnags3inches(12.7centimeter)dbh),answer“Yes”.Ifunsure,additionalinformationdefiningsuitablesummerhabitatforthenorthernlong-earedbatcanbefoundat:https://www.fws.gov/media/northern-long-eared-bat-assisted-determination-keyselected-definitionsYes9.Willtheactioncauseeffectstoabridge?8.0No10.Willtheactionresultineffectstoaculvertortunnel?8.61No11.Doestheactionincludetheintentionalexclusionofnorthernlong-earedbats9.0fromabuildingorstructure?Note:Exclusionisconductedtodenybats’entryorreentryintoabuilding.Tobeeffectiveandtoavoidharmingbats,itshouldbedoneaccordingtoestablishedstandards.Ifyouractionincludesbatexclusionandyouareunsurewhethernorthernlong-earedbatsarepresent,answer“Yes.”Answer“No”iftherearenosignsofbatuseinthebuilding/structure.Ifunsure,contactyourlocalU.S.FishandWildlifeServicesEcologicalServicesFieldOfficetohelpassesswhethernorthernlong-earedbatsmaybepresent.ContactaNuisanceWildlifeControlOperator(NWCO)forhelpinhowtoexcludebatsfromastructuresafelywithoutcausingharmtothebats(tofindaNWCOcertifiedinbatstandards,searchtheInternetusingthesearchterm“NationalWildlifeControlOperatorsAssociationbats”).AlsoseetheWhite-NoseSyndromeResponseTeam’sguideforbatcontrolinstructures3/6 DocusignEnvelopeID:D2I3CAE3-FB9B-4F5C-9176-338D55F0B0A0DeterminationKeyinterview-CarrowmoorSolarNo12.Doestheactioninvolveremoval,modification,ormaintenanceofahuman-made9.1structure(barn,house,orotherbuilding)knownorsuspectedtocontainroostingbats?No13.Willtheactioncauseconstructionofoneormorenewroadsopentothepublic?10.1Forfederalactions,answer‘yes’whentheconstructionoroperationofthesefacilitiesiseither(1)partofthefederalactionor(2)wouldnotoccurbutforanactiontakenbyafederalagency(federalpermit,funding,etc.).No14.Willtheactionincludeorcauseanyconstructionorotheractivitythatis10.2reasonablycertaintoincreaseaveragedailytraffic(thetotalvolumeofvehicletrafficofahighwayorroadforayeardividedby365days-or,thevolumeoftrafficmovinginbothdirectionsonahighwayforthemostaveragetrafficdayoftheyearfor24hours)ononeormoreexistingroads?Note:Forfederalactions,answer‘yes’whentheconstructionoroperationofthesefacilitiesiseither(1)partofthefederalactionor(2)wouldnotoccurbutforanactiontakenbyafederalagency(federalpermit,funding,etc.).No15.Willtheactionincludeorcauseanyconstructionorotheractivitythatis10.2.2reasonablycertaintoincreasethenumberoftravellanesonanexistingthoroughfare?Forfederalactions,answer‘yes’whentheconstructionoroperationofthesefacilitiesiseither(1)partofthefederalactionor(2)wouldnotoccurbutforanactiontakenbyafederalagency(federalpermit,funding,etc.).No16.Willtheproposedactioninvolvethecreationofanewwater-bornecontaminant11.0source(e.g.,leachatepondpitscontainingchemicalsthatarenotNSF/ANSI60compliant)?4/6 DocusignEnvelopeID:D213CAE3-FB9B-4F5C-9176-338D55F0fl0A0DeterminationKeyinterview-CarrowmoorSolarNo17.Willtheproposedactioninvolvethecreationofanewpointsourcedischarge11.1fromafacilityotherthanawatertreatmentplantorstormwatersystem?No18.Willtheproposedactioninvolveblasting(Toblowuporbreakapart(something12.1solid)withanexplosivesubstance.)?No19.Willtheactioninvolvemilitarytraining(e.g.,smokeoperations,obscurant14.0operations,explodingmunitions,artilleryfire,rangeuse,helicopterorfixedwingaircraftuse)?1No20.Willtheproposedactioninvolvetheuseofherbicidesorpesticidesotherthan15.0herbicides(e.g.,fungicides,insecticides,orrodenticides)?No21.Willtheactionincludeorcauseactivitiesthatarereasonablycertaintocause19.0chronicnighttimenoiseinsuitablesummerhabitatforthenorthernlong-earedbat?Chronicnoiseisnoisethatiscontinuousoroccursrepeatedlyagainandagainforalongtime.Note:Additionalinformationdefiningsuitablesummerhabitatforthenorthernlong-earedbatcanbefoundat:hps://www.fws.gov/media/northern-Iong-eared-bat-assisted-determinationky-seIected-defintionsNo22.Doestheactioninclude,orisitreasonablycertaintocause,theuseofartificial20.0lightingwithin1000feetofsuitablenorthernlong-earedbatroostinghabitat?Note:Additionalinformationdefiningsuitableroostinghabitatforthenorthernlong-earedbatcanbefoundat:https://www.fws.gov/media/northern-Iong-eared-bat-assisted-determinationkey-seIected-definitionshttps:f/ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/projectIGR5QED4A6RESFL60SD447I3KMI/determinationKeys/895310/interview516 DocuSignEnvelopeID:D213CAE3-FB9B-4E5C-9176-338D55F0B0A0DeterminationKeyinterview-CarrowmoorSolarNo23.Willtheactionincludetreecuttingorothermeansofknockingdownorbringing22.0downtrees,treetopping,ortreetrimming?No24.Willtheactionresultintheuseofprescribedfire?46.0No25.Willtheactioncausenoisesthatarelouderthanambientbaselinenoiseswithin51.1theactionarea?Yes26.Willtheactioncausenoisesduringtheactiveseasoninsuitablesummerhabitat53.0thatarelouderthananthropogenicnoisestowhichtheaffectedhabitatiscurrentlyexposed?Answer‘no’ifthenoiseswilloccuronlyduringtheinactiveperiod.Note:InactiveSeasondatesforareaswithinaspringstaging/fallswarmingareacanbefoundhere:https://www.fws.gov/media/inactive-season-dates-swarming-and-stang-areas.Note:Additionalinformationdefiningsuitablesummerhabitatforthenorthernlong-earedbatcanbefoundat:}ps://www.fws.gov/niedia/northern-long-eared-bat-assisted-determinationkey-selected-definitionsYesEVALUATIONPROSRESSYouhavereachedapreliminarydeterminationofmayaffectforspeciescoveredbythisdeterminationkey.https:/ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/project/GR5QED4A6RESFL6OSD447I3KMI/determinationKeys/895310/interview6/6 United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 3817 Luker Road Cortland, New York 13045 w May 3, 2023 Nicole Stephan LaBella Associates 300 State Street, Suite 201 Rochester, NY 14614 Dear Nicole: This is in response to your March 9, 2023, letter and May 2, 2023, electronic mail submittal requesting U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) review of the proposed Carrowmoor Solar Project located at 1340 Mecklenburg Road in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York. We appreciate the opportunity to provide the following comments pertaining to threatened or endangered species under our jurisdiction pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (ESA; 87 Stat. 884, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). We understand that there is no federal nexus (i.e., funding, permitting) associated with this project. The proposed project involves the construction of a solar facility on an approximately 55-acre parcel previously used for agriculture. Some trees are present on the site however project documents indicate removal is not anticipated. Labella Associates, working on behalf of Nexamp, has determined that the proposed project would not result in adverse impacts to the federally listed Endangered Northern long eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis;). The Service agrees that adverse effects to this species are not reasonably certain to occur given that tree removal is not proposed and there are no known roosts within 150 feet or hibernacula within 0.25 mile of the project. On September 14, 2022, the Service published a proposal in the Federal Register to list the tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) as endangered under the ESA. The Service has up to 12 months from the date the proposal published to make a final determination, either to list the tricolored bat under the ESA or to withdraw the proposal. The Service determined the bat faces extinction primarily due to the rangewide impacts of white-nose syndrome (WNS), a deadly fungal disease affecting cave-dwelling bats across North America. Because tricolored bat populations have been greatly reduced due to WNS, surviving bat populations are now more vulnerable to other stressors such as human disturbance and habitat loss. Species proposed for listing are not afforded protection under the ESA; however, as soon as a listing becomes effective (typically 30 days after publication of the final rule in the Federal Register), the prohibitions against jeopardizing its continued existence and “take” will apply. Therefore, if proposed projects have the potential to adversely affect tricolored bats after the potential new 2 listing goes into effect, we recommend that the effects of the project on tricolored bat and their habitat be analyzed to determine whether authorization under ESA section 7 or 10 is necessary. Please contact our office for assistance in determining if take is reasonably likely to occur for this species for your proposed projects. The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is currently a candidate for listing under the Endangered Species Act (Federal Register :: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding for the Monarch Butterfly). While the monarch butterfly may be identified through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (Service) Information, Planning and Consultation (IPaC) program official species list requests, there is no requirement under section 10 (non- federal agency involvement) to coordinate with the Service on candidate, proposed, or listed species. However, we encourage project sponsors to take advantage of any opportunity they may have to conserve the monarch butterfly. We also continue to encourage our project sponsors to consider incorporating habitat restoration or enhancement measures into project plans that benefits the monarch butterfly and other pollinator species No further coordination with the Service is required pursuant to the ESA for this project. Should project plans change, or if additional information on listed or proposed species or critical habitat becomes available, this determination may be reconsidered. The most recent compilation of federally listed and proposed endangered and threatened species in New York is available for your information. Until the proposed project is complete, we recommend that you check our website regularly to ensure that listed species presence/absence information for the proposed project is current.* This letter does not exempt the project proponent from obtaining approvals or permits that may be required by State or Federal agencies. Further, this letter does not convey any authorization for take under the ESA or any other authorities. Any new information regarding the proposed project and its potential to impact listed species should be coordinated with both this office and with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. We appreciate the opportunity to review this project. If you require additional information or assistance, please contact Tim Sullivan at tim_r_sullivan@fws.gov. Future correspondence with us on this project should reference project file 2023-0033936. Sincerely, Ian Drew Field Supervisor *Additional information referred to above may be found on our website at: https://www.fws.gov/office/new-york-ecological-services-field/new-york-project-reviews cc: NYSDEC, Syracuse, NY (Env. Permits) NEWYORKSTATEDEPARTMENTOFENVIRONMENTALCONSERVATIONDivisionofEnvironmentalPermits,Region7616ErieBoulevardWest.Syracuse,NY13204-2400P:(315)426-7438IF:(315)426-7425wwdec.ny.govFebruary16,2023NicoleStephenLaBellaAssociates300StateStreet,Suite201Rochester,NewYork14614RE:CarrowmoorSolarProjectDECFacilitylD#:7-5030-00199TownofIthaca,TompkinsCountyJurisdictionDeterminationDearMs.Stephen:TheNewYorkStateDepartmentofEnvironmentalConservation(DEC)hasreviewedtheinformationthatyousubmittedregardingtheabovereferencedproject.Accordingtotheprovidedmaterials,theprojectconsistsoftheinstallationofaground-mountedsolararrayat1340MecklenburgRoad.Inadditiontotheinstallationofthesolararray,theprojectincludestheconstructionofanaccessroadfromMecklenburgRoadtothearray.Baseduponthereviewofyourinquiry,DEChasthefollowingcomments:PROTECTIONOFWATERSAnunnamedtributaryofCayugaLake(NYSWaterIndex#:Ont-66-12-P296-76-2,ClassC,non-navigable)islocatedwithintheidentifiedparcel,however,itappearstheworkwillbeavoidinganyimpactstothiswaterbodythereforeaProtectionofWatersPermitisnotrequiredfortheproposedwork.Ifapermitisnotrequired,pleasenote,however,theprojectsponsorisstillresponsibleforensuringthatworkshallnotpolluteanystreamorwaterbody.Careshallbetakentostabilizeanydisturbedareaspromptlyafterconstruction,andallnecessaryprecautionsshallbetakentopreventcontaminationofthestreambysilt,sediment,fuels,solvents,lubricants,oranyotherpollutantassociatedwiththeproject.FRESHWATERWETLANDSTheprojectsiteisnotwithinaNewYorkStateprotectedFreshwaterWetland.TheprojectsponsorshouldcontacttownofficialsandtheUnitedStatesArmyCorpsofEngineers(USACE)AuburnFieldOffice,at(315)255-8090,however,foranypermittingtheymightrequire.PleasenotethatifapermitfromtheUSACEisrequiredfortheproposedwork,aSection401WaterQualityCertificationmayberequiredfromDEC.STATE-LISTEDSPECIESNorecordsofsensitiveresourceswereidentifiedbythisreview.Theabsenceofdatadoesnotnecessarilymeanthatrareorstate-listedspecies,naturalcommunitiesorothersignificanthabitatsdonotexistonoradjacenttotheproposedsite.Rather,ourfilescurrentlydonotcontaininformationwhichindicatestheirpresence.Formostsites,comprehensivefieldsurveyshavenotbeenconducted.Wecannotprovidea,JrNEWYORKDepartmentof2.oppofliuNlyEnvironmentalConservation RE:CarrowmoorSolarProjectDate:2/16)2023DECFacilityID#:7-5030-00199TownofIthaca,TompkinsCountyJurisdictionDeterminationdefinitivestatementonthepresenceorabsenceofallrareorstate-listedspeciesorsignificantnaturalcommunities.Dependingonthenatureoftheprojectandtheconditionsattheprojectsite,furtherinformationfromon-sitesurveysorothersourcesmayberequiredtofullyassessimpactsonbiologicalresources.STATEPOLLUTANTDISCHARGEELIMINATIONSYSTEM(SPDES)SaildisturbancesofoneormoreacresoflandfromconstructionactivitiesmustobtainpermitcoverageundertheNYSDECSPDESGeneralPermitforStormwaterDischargesfromConstructionActivities(GP0-20-001)bysubmittingaNoticeofIntentanddeveloping&implementingaStormwaterPollutionPreventionPlan.ForfurtherinformationpleaseconsultwithJulieMelanconinDEC’sDivisionofWaterat315-426-7550orreviewtheNYSDECStormwaterwebpage.Additionally,pleaseseetheattachedsolarpanelstormwaterpermittingguidancedocument.IftheprojectdoesnotmeetALLcriteriaforScenario1,includingalignmentofsolarpanelsalongthecontour,theSWPPPmustaddresspost-constructionstormwaterpracticesdesignedinaccordancewiththesizingcriteriaidentifiedintheNewYorkStateStormwaterManagementDesignManual.CULTURALRESOURCESWehavereviewedthestatewideinventoryofarchaeologicalresourcesmaintainedbytheNewYorkStateMuseumandtheNewYorkStateOfficeofParks,Recreation,andHistoricPreservation.Theserecordsindicatethattheprojectisnotlocatedwithinanareaconsideredtobesensitivewithregardtoarchaeologicalresources.Formoreinformation,pleasevisittheNewYorkStateOfficeofHistoricPreservationwebsiteathttp://www.nysparks.com/shpo/.OTHERDECrecommendscontactingtheNewYorkStateDepartmentofPublicServicesinregardstotheproposedprojectandanyrequirementsunderArticleVIIorArticle10oftheNewYorkStatePublicServiceLaw.OtherpermitsfromthisDepartmentorotheragenciesmayberequiredforprojectsconductedonthispropertynoworinthefuture.Also,regulationsapplicabletothelocationsubjecttothisdeterminationoccasionallyarerevisedandyoushould,therefore,verifytheneedforpermitsifyourprojectisdelayedorpostponed.Thisdeterminationregardingtheneedforpermitswillremaineffectiveforamaximumofoneyearunlessyouareotherwisenotified.Applicationsmaybedownloadedfromourwebsiteatwww.dec.ny.govunder“Programs”then‘DivisionofEnvironmentalPermits.”Pleasecontactthisofficeifyouhavequestionsregardingtheaboveinformation.Thankyou.Sincerely,DigitallysignedbyJonathanSterchoDate:2023.02.1609:51:58-0500JonathanSterchoDeputyRegionalPermitAdministratorDivisionofEnvironmentalPermits,Region7TelephoneNo.(315)426-7444Enclosurecc:J.Melancon,R7DOWPage2of2 KATHY HOCHUL Governor ERIK KULLESEID Commissioner April 03, 2023 Emma Hinkle 300 State Street Suite 201 Rochester, NY 14617 Re: USFWS Carrowmoor Solar/5MW AC/33 Acre 1340 Mecklenburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 23PR00941 Dear Emma Hinkle: Thank you for requesting the comments of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). We have reviewed the project in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. These comments are those of the SHPO and relate only to Historic/Cultural resources. They do not include potential environmental impacts to New York State Parkland that may be involved in or near your project. Such impacts must be considered as part of the environmental review of the project pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and/or the State Environmental Quality Review Act (New York Environmental Conservation Law Article 8). Based upon this review, it is the opinion of the New York SHPO that no historic properties, including archaeological and/or historic resources, will be affected by this undertaking. If further correspondence is required regarding this project, please be sure to refer to the OPRHP Project Review (PR) number noted above. Sincerely, R. Daniel Mackay Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Division for Historic Preservation rev: D. Boggs New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Division for Historic Preservation, Peebles Island, PO Box 189, Waterford, New York 12188-0189 (518) 237-8643 • https://parks.ny.gov/shpo #0#0 #0 #0 #0 #0 #0 #0 !.!. !. !.!. !. !. !. !.!.!.!. !. !. !.!. !.!. !. !. !. !.!. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !.!. !. !.!. !.!. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. !.!. !. !. Wetland 1PEM Wetland 3PEM Wetland 5PuB Wetland 2PEM Wetland 4PSS W2-10 W1-5 UPL3-A WET3-A UPL2-A WET2-A UPL1-A WET1-A UPL4-A WET4-A W3-6 W3-1 W2-5 W4-8 W4-5 W4-1 W3-12 W4-14 W1-11 W3-17 ErA BgC LaB LaB W LaB Creator: AF Reviewer: ASFIGURE 1 Sources:1. Study Area: Created by LaBella using informationprovided by the client.2. Basemap: Esri, DigitalGloce, GeoEye, Earthstar,Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGSAeroGRID, IGN, and GIS User Community, 2020.3. Mapped soil data were obtained from the NRCSonline Soil Data (soildatamart.nrcs.usda.gov) 0 125 250 Feet LaBella Project No: 2230713Date: April 2023 Wetland and StreamDelineation Sur vey Wetland and Stream Delineation Carrowmoor Solar1340 Mecklenburg Rd. Ithaca, NY 1 inch = 250 feet LegendStudy Area #0 Data Point Location !.Wetland Flag LocationScrub-Shrub Wetland (PSS)Emergent Wetland (PEM)Open Water (PuB)Approximate Offsite WetlandBoundaryRoadSoil NEXAMP Inc.Path: J:\Nexamp Inc\2230713 - Carrowmoor Solar\06_Drawings\Environmental\Figure 1-Wetland and Stream Delineation Survey.mxdÜ Notes1) Wetland/stream delineation flag locations were surveyed using a sub-foot GPS unit.2) All areas outside of the wetlands/streams delineatedwithin the study area are considered to be upland.3) Only select wetland/stream flag locations are labeled.4) All wetland/ stream boundaries and jurisdictions are subject to verification by USACE. Mecklenburg Rd. We tland ID Cow ardin Classification Approx im ate Are a w ithin Study Are a (acre s) Jurisdiction Wetland 1 PEM 0.16Wetland 2 PEM 0.40Wetland 3 PEM 1.44 USACEWetland 4 PSS 0.32 Potentially Non-Jurisdictional Wetland 5 PuB 0.05 USACE Potentially Non-Jurisdictional From NYS DEC website/NYS GIS Clearinghouse - project site is outlined in black. Principal aquifers are in gray. There is one adjacent to the project site to the west (it is a farm pond), but none on the project site itself. PB members: The town did not receive a response to our lead agency/comment request. This letter is attached to to the Full EAF Part 1. Farmland Classification—Tompkins County, New York Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 3/23/2022 Page 1 of 5470077047008504700930470101047010904701170470125047013304701410470077047008504700930470101047010904701170470125047013304701410372600372680372760372840372920373000373080 372600 372680 372760 372840 372920 373000 373080 42° 27' 17'' N 76° 32' 58'' W42° 27' 17'' N76° 32' 35'' W42° 26' 54'' N 76° 32' 58'' W42° 26' 54'' N 76° 32' 35'' WN Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 18N WGS84 0 150 300 600 900 Feet 0 50 100 200 300 Meters Map Scale: 1:3,400 if printed on A portrait (8.5" x 11") sheet. Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. MAP LEGEND Area of Interest (AOI) Area of Interest (AOI) Soils Soil Rating Polygons Not prime farmland All areas are prime farmland Prime farmland if drained Prime farmland if protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season Prime farmland if irrigated Prime farmland if drained and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season Prime farmland if irrigated and drained Prime farmland if irrigated and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season Prime farmland if subsoiled, completely removing the root inhibiting soil layer Prime farmland if irrigated and the product of I (soil erodibility) x C (climate factor) does not exceed 60 Prime farmland if irrigated and reclaimed of excess salts and sodium Farmland of statewide importance Farmland of statewide importance, if drained Farmland of statewide importance, if protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season Farmland of statewide importance, if irrigated Farmland of statewide importance, if drained and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season Farmland of statewide importance, if irrigated and drained Farmland of statewide importance, if irrigated and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season Farmland of statewide importance, if subsoiled, completely removing the root inhibiting soil layer Farmland of statewide importance, if irrigated and the product of I (soil erodibility) x C (climate factor) does not exceed 60 Farmland of statewide importance, if irrigated and reclaimed of excess salts and sodium Farmland of statewide importance, if drained or either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season Farmland of statewide importance, if warm enough, and either drained or either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season Farmland of statewide importance, if warm enough Farmland of statewide importance, if thawed Farmland of local importance Farmland of local importance, if irrigated Farmland of unique importance Not rated or not available Soil Rating Lines Not prime farmland All areas are prime farmland Prime farmland if drained Prime farmland if protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season Prime farmland if irrigated Prime farmland if drained and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season Prime farmland if irrigated and drained Prime farmland if irrigated and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season Farmland Classification—Tompkins County, New York Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 3/23/2022 Page 2 of 5 Farmland Classification Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI BgC Bath and Valois soils, 5 to 15 percent slopes Farmland of statewide importance 31.0 80.1% EbB Erie channery silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes Farmland of statewide importance 0.3 0.9% LaB Langford channery silt loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes Farmland of statewide importance 7.4 19.0% Totals for Area of Interest 38.7 100.0% Description Farmland classification identifies map units as prime farmland, farmland of statewide importance, farmland of local importance, or unique farmland. It identifies the location and extent of the soils that are best suited to food, feed, fiber, forage, and oilseed crops. NRCS policy and procedures on prime and unique farmlands are published in the "Federal Register," Vol. 43, No. 21, January 31, 1978. Rating Options Aggregation Method: No Aggregation Necessary Tie-break Rule: Lower Farmland Classification—Tompkins County, New York Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 3/23/2022 Page 5 of 5 SCENIC RESOURCE INVENTORY & ANALYSISTown of Ithaca 549a. Upper Mecklenburg Road Location: There are many scenic viewpoints along Mecklenburg Road, beginning just east of 1362 Mecklenburg and continuing east to the Town’s border with the City of Ithaca near Conifer Drive. The upper Mecklenburg Road scenic length begins just east of 1362 Mecklenburg and continues eastwards to 1319 Mecklenburg when the view shifts to the southeast. Direction: The beginning of the view is primarily Northeast/East between 65 and 110° and at the intersection of Rachel Carson Way, between 50 and 100.° Further downhill the view shifts to the Southeast, between 60° and 180.° Magnitude: High. Mecklenburg Road is also State Route 79. Near View: Consists mainly of the farm fields bordered by trees before the hill slopes down. Mid‐view: Directly straight ahead on Mecklenburg Road, viewers have a clear, vivid view of the Cornell University skyline on East Hill. Far View: Beyond East Hill, the hills of Dryden are highly visible. Aesthetic Significance: This is a heavily trafficked gateway view of Ithaca and Cornell University. Aesthetic Discord: The numerous telephone poles are crooked with drooping wires, increasing their already negative impact on the view. Figure 32: Mecklenburg Road features Ithaca’s rural qualities while showcasing Cornell University in the mid-view. This picture was taken across the street from Rachel Carson Way. Figure 33: The uppermost view from Mecklenburg offers a glimpse of the city but is still rural in character. SCENIC RESOURCE INVENTORY & ANALYSISTown of Ithaca 559b. Lower Mecklenburg Road Location: Begins at 1319 Mecklenburg Road and continues east to Conifer Drive. Direction: Primarily east/southeast, between 60° and 180.° Magnitude: High. There is a lot of traffic on this State road that is also becoming increasingly developed. Seasonal: Year round views. In the winter, more of the city is visible. Near View: Includes the straight road that crosses the Town’s border and curves at the end of the horizon, fields with shrubs and tall grasses with the occasional tree, and some development visible along the north side of the road. Mid‐view: Much more of the valley is visible and Cornell University is in higher focus than from upper Mecklenburg Road. Also, Ithaca College can be seen to the South. Far View: In the distance, the valley between East and South hills grows wider and further hills are visible through it. Aesthetic Significance: This is an important gateway view for travelers heading east. The wide views of the fields and hills extending into the horizon, though simple, are still vivid and inspiring. Aesthetic Discord: The crooked utility poles and drooping wires are distracting. Figure 35: Ithaca College can be seen to the South from Mecklenburg Road. Figure 34: The wide view of the Lower Mecklenburg Road scenic area. SCENIC RESOURCE INVENTORY & ANALYSISTown of Ithaca 56 Page 1 of 10 Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 - Identification of Potential Project Impacts Part 2 is to be completed by the lead agency. Part 2 is designed to help the lead agency inventory all potential resources that could be affected by a proposed project or action. We recognize that the lead agency=s reviewer(s) will not necessarily be environmental professionals. So, the questions are designed to walk a reviewer through the assessment process by providing a series of questions that can be answered using the information found in Part 1. To further assist the lead agency in completing Part 2, the form identifies the most relevant questions in Part 1 that will provide the information needed to answer the Part 2 question. When Part 2 is completed, the lead agency will have identified the relevant environmental areas that may be impacted by the proposed activity. If the lead agency is a state agency and the action is in any Coastal Area, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. Tips for completing Part 2: •Review all of the information provided in Part 1. •Review any application, maps, supporting materials and the Full EAF Workbook. •Answer each of the 18 questions in Part 2. •If you answer “Yes” to a numbered question, please complete all the questions that follow in that section. •If you answer “No” to a numbered question, move on to the next numbered question. •Check appropriate column to indicate the anticipated size of the impact. •Proposed projects that would exceed a numeric threshold contained in a question should result in the reviewing agency checking the box “Moderate to large impact may occur.” •The reviewer is not expected to be an expert in environmental analysis. •If you are not sure or undecided about the size of an impact, it may help to review the sub-questions for the general question and consult the workbook. •When answering a question consider all components of the proposed activity, that is, the Awhole action@. •Consider the possibility for long-term and cumulative impacts as well as direct impacts. •Answer the question in a reasonable manner considering the scale and context of the project. 1.Impact on Land Proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of, NO YES the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1. D.1) If “Yes”, answer questions a - j. If “No”, move on to Section 2. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may involve construction on land where depth to water table is less than 3 feet.E2d 9 9 b. The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15% or greater.E2f 9 9 c. The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed, or generally within 5 feet of existing ground surface. E2a 9 9 d. The proposed action may involve the excavation and removal of more than 1,000 tons of natural material. D2a 9 9 e. The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one year or in multiple phases. D1e 9 9 f. The proposed action may result in increased erosion, whether from physical disturbance or vegetation removal (including from treatment by herbicides). D2e, D2q 9 9 g. The proposed action is, or may be, located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area.B1i 9 9 h. Other impacts: _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 9 9 Agency Use Only [If applicable] FEAF 2019 Project : Date : February 20, 2024 Carrowmoor Solar SP Mod 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4Please See Part 3 Attachment 2-20-24 note: All red text should be black. (town uses Foxit PDF program, which has limited editing capabilities) Page 2 of 10 2.Impact on Geological Features The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of, or inhibit access to, any unique or unusual land forms on the site (e.g., cliffs, dunes, NO YES minerals, fossils, caves). (See Part 1. E.2.g) If “Yes”, answer questions a - c. If “No”, move on to Section 3. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. Identify the specific land form(s) attached: ________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ E2g 9 9 b.The proposed action may affect or is adjacent to a geological feature listed as a registered National Natural Landmark. Specific feature: _____________________________________________________ E3c 9 9 c.Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 9 9 3.Impacts on Surface Water The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water NO YES bodies (e.g., streams, rivers, ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2, E.2.h) If “Yes”, answer questions a - l. If “No”, move on to Section 4. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may create a new water body.D2b, D1h 9 9 b. The proposed action may result in an increase or decrease of over 10% or more than a 10 acre increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water. D2b 9 9 c. The proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from a wetland or water body. D2a 9 9 d. The proposed action may involve construction within or adjoining a freshwater or tidal wetland, or in the bed or banks of any other water body. E2h 9 9 e. The proposed action may create turbidity in a waterbody, either from upland erosion, runoff or by disturbing bottom sediments. D2a, D2h 9 9 f.The proposed action may include construction of one or more intake(s) for withdrawal of water from surface water. D2c 9 9 g.The proposed action may include construction of one or more outfall(s) for discharge of wastewater to surface water(s). D2d 9 9 h.The proposed action may cause soil erosion, or otherwise create a source of stormwater discharge that may lead to siltation or other degradation of receiving water bodies. D2e 9 9 i. The proposed action may affect the water quality of any water bodies within or downstream of the site of the proposed action. E2h 9 9 j. The proposed action may involve the application of pesticides or herbicides in or around any water body. D2q, E2h 9 9 k.The proposed action may require the construction of new, or expansion of existing, wastewater treatment facilities. D1a, D2d 9 9 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Page 3 of 10 l. Other impacts: _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 9 9 4.Impact on groundwater The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water, or NO YES may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer. (See Part 1. D.2.a, D.2.c, D.2.d, D.2.p, D.2.q, D.2.t) If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, move on to Section 5. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may require new water supply wells, or create additional demand on supplies from existing water supply wells. D2c 9 9 b. Water supply demand from the proposed action may exceed safe and sustainable withdrawal capacity rate of the local supply or aquifer. Cite Source: ________________________________________________________ D2c 9 9 c. The proposed action may allow or result in residential uses in areas without water and sewer services. D1a, D2c 9 9 d. The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater.D2d, E2l 9 9 e. The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations where groundwater is, or is suspected to be, contaminated. D2c, E1f, E1g, E1h 9 9 f. The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical products over ground water or an aquifer. D2p, E2l 9 9 g. The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100 feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources. E2h, D2q, E2l, D2c 9 9 9 9 5.Impact on Flooding The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding. NO YES (See Part 1. E.2) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, move on to Section 6. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may result in development in a designated floodway.E2i 9 9 b. The proposed action may result in development within a 100 year floodplain.E2j 9 9 c. The proposed action may result in development within a 500 year floodplain.E2k 9 9 d. The proposed action may result in, or require, modification of existing drainage patterns. D2b, D2e 9 9 e. The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding.D2b, E2i, E2j, E2k 9 9 f.If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action, is the dam in need of repair, or upgrade? E1e 9 9 h. Other impacts: ______________ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ ___ ____ __ __ ____ _____ _ _________ __________________________________________________________________ 4Please See Part 3 Attachment 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Please See Part 3 Attachment 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Page 4 of 10 g. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________9 9 6.Impacts on Air NO YES The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. (See Part 1. D.2.f., D.2.h, D.2.g) If “Yes”, answer questions a - f. If “No”, move on to Section 7. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. If the proposed action requires federal or state air emission permits, the action may also emit one or more greenhouse gases at or above the following levels: i. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide (CO2) ii.More than 3.5 tons/year of nitrous oxide (N2O) iii. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon equivalent of perfluorocarbons (PFCs) iv. More than .045 tons/year of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) v. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide equivalent of hydrochloroflourocarbons (HFCs) emissions vi. 43 tons/year or more of methane D2g D2g D2g D2g D2g D2h 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 b. The proposed action may generate 10 tons/year or more of any one designated hazardous air pollutant, or 25 tons/year or more of any combination of such hazardous air pollutants. D2g 9 9 c. The proposed action may require a state air registration, or may produce an emissions rate of total contaminants that may exceed 5 lbs. per hour, or may include a heat source capable of producing more than 10 million BTU=s per hour. D2f, D2g 9 9 d.The proposed action may reach 50% of any of the thresholds in “a” through “c”, above. D2g 9 9 e. The proposed action may result in the combustion or thermal treatment of more than 1 ton of refuse per hour. D2s 9 9 9 7.Impact on Plants and Animals The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna. (See Part 1. E.2. m.-q.) NO YES If “Yes”, answer questions a - j. If “No”, move on to Section 8. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a.The proposed action may cause reduction in population or loss of individuals of any threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the Federal government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site. E2o 9 9 b. The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by any rare, threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the federal government. E2o 9 9 c. The proposed action may cause reduction in population, or loss of individuals, of any species of special concern or conservation need, as listed by New York State or the Federal government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site. E2p 9 9 d. The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by any species of special concern and conservation need, as listed by New York State or the Federal government. E2p 9 9 f. Other impacts: __________________________________________________________9 ______________________ _ _ ___ __ ___ __ _ __ _ _____ _ __ _ ____ _ _______________4Please See Part 3 Attachment 4 4 4 4 4 4 Page 5 of 10 e. The proposed action may diminish the capacity of a registered National Natural Landmark to support the biological community it was established to protect. E3c 9 9 f. The proposed action may result in the removal of, or ground disturbance in, any portion of a designated significant natural community. Source: ____________________________________________________________ E2n 9 9 g.The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding, foraging, or over-wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site.E2m 9 9 h. The proposed action requires the conversion of more than 10 acres of forest, grassland or any other regionally or locally important habitat. Habitat type & information source: ______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ E1b 9 9 i.Proposed action (commercial, industrial or recreational projects, only) involves use of herbicides or pesticides. D2q 9 9 j. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 8.Impact on Agricultural Resources The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. and b.) NO YES If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, move on to Section 9. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NYS Land Classification System. E2c, E3b 9 9 b.The proposed action may sever, cross or otherwise limit access to agricultural land (includes cropland, hayfields, pasture, vineyard, orchard, etc). E1a, Elb 9 9 c. The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of active agricultural land. E3b 9 9 d.The proposed action may irreversibly convert agricultural land to non-agricultural uses, either more than 2.5 acres if located in an Agricultural District, or more than 10 acres if not within an Agricultural District. E1b, E3a 9 9 e. The proposed action may disrupt or prevent installation of an agricultural land management system. El a, E1b 9 9 f. The proposed action may result, directly or indirectly, in increased development potential or pressure on farmland. C2c, C3, D2c, D2d 9 9 g.The proposed project is not consistent with the adopted municipal Farmland Protection Plan. C2c 9 9 h. Other impacts: ________________________________________________________9 9Please See Part 3 Attachment 4 4 4 4 4 4 Please See Part 3 Attachment 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Page 6 of 10 9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from, or are in NO YES sharp contrast to, current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1. E.1.a, E.1.b, E.3.h.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, go to Section 10. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal, state, or local scenic or aesthetic resource. E3h 9 9 b.The proposed action may result in the obstruction, elimination or significant screening of one or more officially designated scenic views. E3h, C2b 9 9 c. The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points: i. Seasonally (e.g., screened by summer foliage, but visible during other seasons) ii. Year round E3h 9 9 9 9 d. The situation or activity in which viewers are engaged while viewing the proposed action is: i. Routine travel by residents, including travel to and from work ii. Recreational or tourism based activities E3h E2q, E1c 9 9 9 9 e. The proposed action may cause a diminishment of the public enjoyment and appreciation of the designated aesthetic resource. E3h 9 9 f. There are similar projects visible within the following distance of the proposed project: 0-1/2 mile ½ -3 mile 3-5 mile 5+ mile D1a, E1a, D1f, D1g 9 9 g.Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological NO YES resource. (Part 1. E.3.e, f. and g.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 11. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur E3e 9 9 b. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous to, an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory. E3f 9 9 c. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous to, an archaeological site not included on the NY SHPO inventory. Source: ____________________________________________________________ E3g 9 9 a.The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous to, any buildings, archaeological site or district which is listed on the National or State Register of Historical 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. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Please See Part 3 Attachment 4 Page 7 of 10 d. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 e.If any of the above (a-d) are answered “Moderate to large impact may occur”, continue with the following questions to help support conclusions in Part 3: i.The proposed action may result in the destruction or alteration of all or part of the site or property. ii.The proposed action may result in the alteration of the property’s setting or integrity. iii.The proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements which are out of character with the site or property, or may alter its setting. E3e, E3g, E3f E3e, E3f, E3g, E1a, E1b E3e, E3f, E3g, E3h, C2, C3 9 9 9 9 9 9 11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a NO YES reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan. (See Part 1. C.2.c, E.1.c., E.2.q.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 12. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may result in an impairment of natural functions, or “ecosystem services”, provided by an undeveloped area, including but not limited to stormwater storage, nutrient cycling, wildlife habitat. D2e, E1b E2h, E2m, E2o, E2n, E2p 9 9 b. The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource.C2a, E1c, C2c, E2q 9 9 c. The proposed action may eliminate open space or recreational resource in an area with few such resources. C2a, C2c E1c, E2q 9 9 d. The proposed action may result in loss of an area now used informally by the community as an open space resource. C2c, E1c 9 9 e. Other impacts: _____________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 9 9 12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical NO YES environmental area (CEA). (See Part 1. E.3.d) If “Yes”, answer questions a - c. If “No”, go to Section 13. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. E3d 9 9 b. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quality of the resource or characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. E3d 9 9 c. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 4 4 Page 8 of 10 13. Impact on Transportation The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems. NO YES (See Part 1. D.2.j) If “Yes”, answer questions a - f. If “No”, go to Section 14. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. Projected traffic increase may exceed capacity of existing road network.D2j 9 9 b. The proposed action may result in the construction of paved parking area for 500 or more vehicles. D2j 9 9 c. The proposed action will degrade existing transit access.D2j 9 9 d. The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations.D2j 9 9 e.The proposed action may alter the present pattern of movement of people or goods.D2j 9 9 f.Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 14. Impact on Energy The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. NO YES (See Part 1. D.2.k) If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 15. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action will require a new, or an upgrade to an existing, substation.D2k 9 9 b. The proposed action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two-family residences or to serve a commercial or industrial use. D1f, D1q, D2k 9 9 c. The proposed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrs per year of electricity.D2k 9 9 d. The proposed action may involve heating and/or cooling of more than 100,000 square feet of building area when completed. D1g 9 9 e. Other Impacts: ________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 15. Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting. NO YES (See Part 1. D.2.m., n., and o.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - f. If “No”, go to Section 16. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may produce sound above noise levels established by local regulation. D2m 9 9 b. The proposed action may result in blasting within 1,500 feet of any residence, hospital, school, licensed day care center, or nursing home. D2m, E1d 9 9 c. The proposed action may result in routine odors for more than one hour per day.D2o 9 9 4 4 4 4 4 4 Please See Part 3 Attachment 4 4 4 4 4 Page 9 of 10 d. The proposed action may result in light shining onto adjoining properties.D2n 9 9 e. The proposed action may result in lighting creating sky-glow brighter than existing area conditions. D2n, E1a 9 9 f. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 16. Impact on Human Health The proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure NO YES to new or existing sources of contaminants. (See Part 1.D.2.q., E.1. d. f. g. and h.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - m. If “No”, go to Section 17. Relevant Part I Question(s) No,or small impact may cccur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action is located within 1500 feet of a school, hospital, licensed day care center, group home, nursing home or retirement community. E1d 9 9 b. The site of the proposed action is currently undergoing remediation.E1g, E1h 9 9 c. There is a completed emergency spill remediation, or a completed environmental site remediation on, or adjacent to, the site of the proposed action. E1g, E1h 9 9 d.The site of the action is subject to an institutional control limiting the use of the property (e.g., easement or deed restriction). E1g, E1h 9 9 e. The proposed action may affect institutional control measures that were put in place to ensure that the site remains protective of the environment and human health. E1g, E1h 9 9 f. The proposed action has adequate control measures in place to ensure that future generation, treatment and/or disposal of hazardous wastes will be protective of the environment and human health. D2t 9 9 g. The proposed action involves construction or modification of a solid waste management facility. D2q, E1f 9 9 h. The proposed action may result in the unearthing of solid or hazardous waste.D2q, E1f 9 9 i. The proposed action may result in an increase in the rate of disposal, or processing, of solid waste. D2r, D2s 9 9 j. The proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2000 feet of a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste. E1f, E1g E1h 9 9 k. The proposed action may result in the migration of explosive gases from a landfill site to adjacent off site structures. E1f, E1g 9 9 l. The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the project site. D2s, E1f, D2r 9 9 m. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 4 4 4 Please See Part 3 Attachment 4 Page 10 of 10 17. Consistency with Community Plans The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans. NO YES (See Part 1. C.1, C.2. and C.3.) If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, go to Section 18. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action’s land use components may be different from, or in sharp contrast to, current surrounding land use pattern(s). C2, C3, D1a E1a, E1b 9 9 b. The proposed action will cause the permanent population of the city, town or village in which the project is located to grow by more than 5%. C2 9 9 c. The proposed action is inconsistent with local land use plans or zoning regulations. C2, C2, C3 9 9 d. The proposed action is inconsistent with any County plans, or other regional land use plans. C2, C2 9 9 e. The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure. C3, D1c, D1d, D1f, D1d, Elb 9 9 f. The proposed action is located in an area characterized by low density development that will require new or expanded public infrastructure. C4, D2c, D2d D2j 9 9 g. The proposed action may induce secondary development impacts (e.g., residential or commercial development not included in the proposed action) C2a 9 9 h. Other: _____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 18. Consistency with Community Character The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character. NO YES (See Part 1. C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3) If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, proceed to Part 3. Relevant Part I Question(s) No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur a. The proposed action may replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures, or areas of historic importance to the community. E3e, E3f, E3g 9 9 b. The proposed action may create a demand for additional community services (e.g. schools, police and fire) C4 9 9 c. The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where there is a shortage of such housing. C2, C3, D1f D1g, E1a 9 9 d. The proposed action may interfere with the use or enjoyment of officially recognized or designated public resources. C2, E3 9 9 e. The proposed action is inconsistent with the predominant architectural scale and character. C2, C3 9 9 f. Proposed action is inconsistent with the character of the existing natural landscape. C2, C3 E1a, E1b E2g, E2h 9 9 g. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 9 9 Please see Part 3 Attachment 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 - Evaluation of the Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts and Determination of Significance Part 3 provides the reasons in support of the determination of significance. The lead agency must complete Part 3 for every question in Part 2 where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not, or may, result in a significant adverse environmental impact. Based on the analysis in Part 3, the lead agency must decide whether to require an environmental impact statement to further assess the proposed action or whether available information is sufficient for the lead agency to conclude that the proposed action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. By completing the certification on the next page, the lead agency can complete its determination of significance. Reasons Supporting This Determination: To complete this section: •Identify the impact based on the Part 2 responses and describe its magnitude. Magnitude considers factors such as severity, size or extent of an impact. •Assess the importance of the impact. Importance relates to the geographic scope, duration, probability of the impact occurring, number of people affected by the impact and any additional environmental consequences if the impact were to occur. •The assessment should take into consideration any design element or project changes. •Repeat this process for each Part 2 question where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not, or may, result in a significant adverse environmental impact. •Provide the reason(s) why the impact may, or will not, result in a significant adverse environmental impact •For Conditional Negative Declarations identify the specific condition(s) imposed that will modify the proposed action so that no significant adverse environmental impacts will result. •Attach additional sheets, as needed. Determination of Significance - Type 1 and Unlisted Actions SEQR Status: Type 1 Unlisted Identify portions of EAF completed for this Project: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Agency Use Only [IfApplicable] Project : Date : FEAF 2019 4 44 4 Please See Part 3 Attachment Carrowmoor Solar SP mod February 20, 2024 Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, as noted, plus this additional support information and considering both the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact, it is the conclusion of the as lead agency that: A. This project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment, and, therefore, an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly, this negative declaration is issued. B. Although this project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment, that impact will be avoided or substantially mitigated because of the following conditions which will be required by the lead agency: There will, therefore, be no significant adverse impacts from the project as conditioned, and, therefore, this conditioned negative declaration is issued. A conditioned negative declaration may be used only for UNLISTED actions (see 6 NYCRR 617.7(d)). C. This Project may result in one or more significant adverse impacts on the environment, and an environmental impact statement must be prepared to further assess the impact(s) and possible mitigation and to explore alternatives to avoid or reduce those impacts. Accordingly, this positive declaration is issued. Name of Lead Agency: Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Title of Responsible Officer: Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Date: Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) Date: For Further Information: Contact Person: Address: Telephone Number: E-mail: For Type 1 Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a copy of this Notice is sent to: Chief Executive Officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located (e.g., Town / City / Village of) Other involved agencies (if any) Applicant (if any) Environmental Notice Bulletin: http://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/enb.html Page 2 of 2 Name of Action: 4 Application packet that includes a narrative, site plan drawings, architectural drawings and elevations, engineering drawings, landscaping, visual impact study, Full EAF, glint and glare study, decommissioning plans and other plans required by the Town of Ithaca Solar Law, SWPPP, utility and infrastructure drawings, and associated maps. Carrowmoor Solar Project - Site Plan Modification Approval (Preliminary and Final Approval) Town of Ithaca Planning Board Fred Wilcox Chair Christine Balestra Town of Ithaca, 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 273-1721, ext. 121 cbalestra@town.ithaca.ny.us Town of Ithaca Planning Board PRINT FULL FORM Christine Balestra, Senior Planner 2/12/2024 1 Part 3 – Evaluation of the Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts & Determination of Significance Carrowmoor Solar Project- Mecklenburg Road State Environmental Quality Review Full Environmental Assessment Form Action: Site Plan Approval (Modification) Location: 1358 Mecklenburg Road, Tax Parcel No. 27.-1-15.2 Lead Agency: Town of Ithaca Planning Board Description: The project involves the construction of the Carrowmoor large-scale community solar photovoltaic system, located at 1358 Mecklenburg Road, consisting of a 5MWac single-axis sun tracking solar array system on approximately 30 acres of land. The project also includes installing two inverter/transformer equipment pads, solar energy battery storage, new overhead utility (NYSEG) interconnects and poles, an eight-foot tall perimeter fence, stormwater management facilities, access drive, and other site elements. The project is located in the Agricultural Zone and the Large-Scale Photovoltaic Solar Energy System Overlay District, which permit large scale systems with Site Plan Approval by the Planning Board. The Planning Board reviewed a sketch plan for the proposal on June 20, 2023. The proposed action is a Type I Action, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617 (State Environmental Quality Review), because the project includes: (1) an action that involves the physical alteration of 10 acres (617.4 (c)(6)(i); and (2) an action that involves a nonagricultural use occurring wholly or partially within an agricultural district (Pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, article 25-AA, sections 303 and 304) (617.4 (c)(8). The project is also a Type I Action pursuant to the Town of Ithaca Town Code Chapter 148, Environmental Quality Review, because it involves the authorization of industrial or commercial uses within a residential or agricultural district applying to a parcel of land of 10 or more acres (148.5.A (1). The Planning Board issued a negative determination of environmental significance and granted preliminary site plan approval for this project on September 5, 2023. The Board granted final site plan approval on November 7, 2023. The project has been slightly modified since the approvals. The proposing modifications include: 1. Moving the medium voltage line from its approved location (dissecting a farm field in front of the property, from southeast to northwest) to a less intrusive location along the Mecklenburg Road frontage that avoids impacting the farm field. 2. Deleting Planning Board condition “a” from Resolution No. 2023-032, which requires receipt of a Jurisdictional Determination letter issued by the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) that confirms that the ACOE concurs that the project will not impact any wetlands. 1. Impact on Land b. The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15% or greater. 2 e. The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one year or in multiple phases. f. The proposed action may result in increased erosion, whether from physical disturbance or vegetation removal (including from treatment by herbicides). Briefly describe the impact on land: The 93+/- acre parcel on Mecklenburg Road is currently farmed (although the project site is fallow) and contains a telecommunications tower that was approved by the Planning Board in 2016. The parcel is bound on the north by woods and farmland, on the east by farmland, on the south by Mecklenburg Road, and on the west by farmland and residences. This parcel, along with the adjacent farm parcel immediately east (also owned by the applicant), was once part of the “Carrowmoor” development proposal. The Planning Board issued a positive declaration of significance in 2009 for the Carrowmoor mixed-use development project that would consist of 400 +/- residential condominium units, a community center complex, up to 36,000 square feet of neighborhood oriented commercial uses, up to 32 living units in an elderly residential building, a child-care center, and other development. There has been no action on the Carrowmoor residential development proposal since 2009; the proposed solar energy project will largely preclude or substantially reduce the Carrowmoor development proposal. The overall property contains some areas with slopes that exceed 15%, but the project will be located at least 400 feet away from said slopes. The entirety of the solar array footprint will reside in areas with slopes 10% or less, with the majority of the array footprint located in areas with slopes 5% or less. In terms of erosion and physical disturbance, the submitted plans show that there will be limited ground disturbance and grading associated with the project. The solar array will be constructed on a post and rack system with the panels elevated off the ground, so the array itself will cause minimal ground disturbance. This will significantly limit overall site disturbance and will only result in about one acre of impervious surface over the 30+/- acre portion of the property that will be utilized for the solar project. The area underneath and surrounding the panels will be vegetated and will be managed via mowing and/or sheep grazing. Most of the site disturbance will be associated with the installation of the equipment/battery storage pads, gravel access roads, and stormwater management measures such as drainage swales and vegetative filter strips. The project site will be fenced, and special care will be taken to avoid delineated wetlands that are on the site (please see #3 below). The front 35+/- acres of the property will remain in farmland. Additional details relating to the wetlands, erosion controls, and the farmland use are discussed in #’s 3/4/5 and 8 (respectively) below. Although the applicant expects the project to take one year, there is a chance it could take longer to avoid construction during winter months. Based on the above information, impacts identified in this section can be considered small in magnitude. 3. Impacts on Surface Water d. The proposed action may involve construction within or adjoining a freshwater or tidal wetland, or in the bed or banks of any other water body. 3 h. The proposed action may cause soil erosion, or otherwise create a source of stormwater discharge that may lead to siltation or other degradation of receiving water bodies. i. The proposed action may affect the water quality of any water bodies within or downstream of the site of the proposed action. 4. Impact on Groundwater f. Other Impacts: There is a principal aquifer located on a property that is adjacent to the project site. 5. Impact on Flooding d. The proposed action may result in, or require, modification of existing drainage patterns. Briefly describe the impact on surface water and flooding: Waterbodies within or downstream of the site: There are five small wetlands on the property that have been delineated and are included on all of the plans associated with the solar project. The materials show protection of the wetlands during construction, so they will not be disturbed. The application materials include correspondence between the applicant and the NYSDEC and Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) related to the wetlands. At least three of the wetlands are potentially non- jurisdictional and would not require permits from either agency. The NYSDEC lead agency response letter has noted that the project site is not within a New York State protected Freshwater Wetland. Planning staff contacted the ACOE on August 4, 2023, to discuss the potential wetland permitting that could be required by the organization. A representative from ACOE indicated in an email that the project plans showed “that it looks like they are avoiding the wetlands on the site.” The Army Corps representative noted in the email that the department would review the wetland delineation report to confirm and would “send a letter agreeing with the wetland boundaries” so the applicant and the town would “know that we concur that the project will not impact any wetlands.” Staff followed up with ACOE on August 23, 2023, and received a response that the department was backlogged with many projects and would not be able to review the proposed solar project for “quite some time.” The Planning Board conditioned the site plan approval on the receipt of a “Jurisdictional Determination” letter by the ACOE, confirming that the ACOE concurred that the project would not impact any wetlands. Planning staff made numerous follow up attempts to obtain this letter after the November 13, 2023, final site plan approval. The Director of Planning spoke with the Chief of the Buffalo District ACOE Regulatory Branch in January 2024, and was told that the ACOE would not be issuing a letter for this project. Email correspondence from this individual mentioned that “many activities associated with this type of project do not entail a discharge of dredged or fill materials into waters of the United States, even if performed within a wetland. Often, solar arrays themselves are installed via driving pile supports with no associated earthwork. As such, Department of the Army jurisdiction may be limited for even large projects, and there is no need for the Corps to verify wetland boundaries or evaluate jurisdiction except for those areas where regulated discharges may occur.” This correspondence has been added to the Planning Department project file. There are no significant adverse environmental impacts expected, given that the wetlands will not be disturbed and will be protected during construction. In addition to the wetlands, there are two small streams on the property (tributaries of Williams Brook and Linderman Creek). One stream is located along the northeast corner of the property, and one is located along the northwest corner of the property. The stream along the northeast is approximately 700+/- feet away from the project; the stream along the northwest is approximately 4 300+/- feet away from the project. Neither waterbody will be directly impacted by the proposal, and any potential indirect impacts will be mitigated with the proposed stormwater management practices noted below. Soil Erosion, Water Quality, Water Quantity, & Flooding: There is minimal ground disturbance associated with this project and only approximately 1-acre of impervious surface will be created. The solar array is on a rack system that is elevated off the ground, and the proposed equipment/battery pads and access roads will require minimal grading. To mitigate soil migration offsite, the applicant proposes installing silt fencing around the delineated wetlands and downgrade from disturbances, creating a stabilized construction entrance, and performing temporary soil stabilization. Permanent stormwater management devices will be installed to maintain sheet flow conditions on the site and to maintain pre-condition drainage patterns and peak discharge rates. After construction, the disturbed areas will be seeded with locally appropriate seed mix to prevent soil damage, promote deep root growth, and provide permanent soil stabilization. The applicant has indicated that there will not be an increase in stormwater runoff from the project area. The applicant proposes to install vegetative filter strips along the equipment/battery storage pads and impervious access road to provide water quality treatment of stormwater runoff that is generated by the proposed project. These and other practices are described in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that was submitted to the Town’s Engineering Department for their review and approval. The Engineering Department reviewed a previous iteration of plans, as indicated in their review memorandum, dated July 18, 2023, and deemed the proposed SWPPP to be acceptable in terms of mitigating environmental impacts related to stormwater. The Engineering Department has reviewed the proposed modifications to the medium voltage line and determined that there will not be increases in soil erosion, water quality or quantity, or flooding associated with the proposal. Briefly describe the impact on groundwater: The Full EAF Part 1 indicates that the project site is located over, or is immediately adjoining, a primary, principal, or sole source aquifer. According to the United States Geological Survey, an aquifer is a body of rock or sediment that is completely saturated, with water in it and all around it. Aquifers can be made of sand, gravel, sandstone, or other rocks that store and transmit water. The NYSDEC categorizes principal aquifers as those “known to be highly productive, or whose geology suggests abundant potential water supply, but which are not intensively used as sources or water supply by major municipal systems at the present time.” Further research from the NYSDEC/ NYS Geographic Information System Clearinghouse website indicates that the project site does not contain an aquifer, but that there is an aquifer located on the adjacent property to the west. On the surface, the aquifer presents itself as a small farm pond. There are no anticipated significant adverse environmental impacts to the principal aquifer with this project, given that (1) the aquifer is not located on the project site, (2) the solar project involves minimal ground disturbance with mitigations to minimize erosion, sedimentation, and stormwater runoff, and (3) there is no development proposed that would necessitate utilizing the aquifer or any other water source on or near the project site. 5 Based on the above information, impacts identified in this section can be considered small in magnitude. 7. Impact on Plants and Animals j. Other impacts: The NYS DEC EAF Mapper Program indicates that the project site may contain animal species listed by the federal government or NYS as endangered or threatened, or that the project site contains areas identified as habitat for an endangered or threatened species. Briefly describe the impact on plants and animals: The project does not include tree removal; and disturbance to existing vegetation will be minimal. The EAF Part 1 notes that the Northern Long-Eared bat was flagged by the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s online database for potential habitat on the project site. However, a letter from the US Fish and Wildlife Service attached to the EAF Part 1 states that “adverse effects to this species are not reasonably certain to occur given that tree removal is not proposed and there are no known roosts within 150 or hibernacula within 0.25 miles of the project.” The project includes a wildlife-friendly, wood and steel fence that will surround the acreage associated with the solar array. This fence will impact large animals (coyote, deer) by forcing them to go around the fenced area. However, the fenced-in area only comprises 30+/- acres of the 93+/- acre property, so there is ample room for larger animals to traverse the property without crossing Mecklenburg Road. The project is not expected to impact animal migration patterns or break up any known ecological/wildlife corridors. The project also includes seeding the site with a grazing and pollinator-friendly seed mix that will promote foraging and pollinator habitat in the project area; and a vegetation management plan that involves mowing outside the fenced-in area and sheep-grazing inside the fenced-in area. The project will apply EPA and DEC-compliant herbicide use that is specific to targeting invasive species that may encroach on the property. However, the overall anticipated adverse impact on plant and animal life associated with the project is expected to be minimal. Based on the above information, impacts identified in this section can be considered small in magnitude. 8. Impact on Agricultural Resources a. The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NYS Land Classification System. b. The proposed action may sever, cross, or otherwise limit access to agricultural land (includes cropland, hayfields, pasture, vineyard, orchard, etc.) Briefly describe the impact on agricultural resources: The project site is located on an existing fallow agricultural field that was most recently utilized for row cropping. Most of the 93+/- acre property has been utilized for agricultural purposes, and the area surrounding the project site will continue to be used for agricultural purposes. The proposed solar project will not sever or limit access to the remaining fields on the property. The proposed modifications protect the agricultural field in front of the property from disturbance, as the medium voltage line will run along the frontage of Mecklenburg Road instead of crossing the farm field diagonally from the southeast (front) to the northwest (point of interconnect). 6 The project site is located within a Tompkins County Agricultural District, although no US Department of Agriculture (USDA) prime soils are present on the site. There are two areas of the property that contain US Department of Agricultural and Markets Mineral Soil Group 3 (MSG3) soils, which are among the highest quality agricultural soils. However, there will be minimal impacts to the soils, due to the nature of the installation (minimal ground disturbance) and the limited grading associated with the project. The project is required to comply with the Town of Ithaca Large-Scale Photovoltaic Systems Construction Standards (§270-219.1. G [2] (c) [6]), along with the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Guidelines for Solar Energy Projects – Construction Mitigation for Agricultural Lands (10/18/19). The EAF Part 1 attachments contain a letter from the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, dated June 20, 2023, that indicate that the proposed action “will not have an unreasonably adverse effect on the continuing viability of farm enterprises within the Tompkins County Agricultural District or the State environmental plans, policies, and objectives.” The Town of Ithaca has an Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan that was adopted in November 2011. The proposed solar project is not in conflict with the Plan because the Plan does not contain anything about the use of farmland for large-scale solar system uses. There is one sentence in the Plan associated with renewable energy, but it is related to providing opportunities for small scale use of on-farm energy resources such as solar, wind, biogas, and biomass to support the farm use. Based on the above information, impacts identified in this section would be considered small in magnitude. 9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources a. Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal, state, or local scenic or aesthetic resource. c. The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points (seasonally or year-round) Briefly describe the impact on aesthetic resources: The solar array will be installed at least 900 feet into the property off of Mecklenburg Road/NYS Route 79. The frontage will be screened with 78+/- conifer trees, planted and maintained by the applicant. Aesthetic and/or visual impacts are limited to those traveling the road, or from looking in the direction of the array from across the road. Although the project will be somewhat viewable from the road, most of the project will be hidden behind trees and vegetation along the slope of the project site. The Town of Ithaca and Tompkins County have established Scenic Resources Inventories that identify significant views in the West Hill area. Mecklenburg Road/NYS Route 79 is not a designated federal or state scenic byway, but there are many scenic viewpoints along the road, beginning just east of 1362 Mecklenburg Road, in the area of the proposed project. There are no scenic views in the project area listed in the county inventory, but there are scenic views listed in the town inventory. Views “9a” and “9b” (attached to the EAF Part 1) are noted in the Town Scenic Resource Inventory as having “gateway” views of Ithaca, Cornell University, and the hills of Dryden. However, the views are visible in directions that are downhill from the location of the solar project. The viewshed analysis provided by the applicant illustrates this, particularly in photos 4, 6, and 11. The best views along Mecklenburg Road in the Scenic Resources Inventory are seen while looking directly down the road or across the field downhill of the solar project, towards the City of Ithaca. 7 Therefore, there are no identified scenic resources around the project site that would be impacted by the proposed development. However, the placement of the proposed screening along Mecklenburg Road could potentially block scenic view #9a (mentioned above). This can be mitigated by moving part of the proposed vegetated screening off Mecklenburg Road to as close to the fence line of the array as possible and extending the screening to the north-south tree line located east of the array. This way, the only vegetative screening along the road would be around the point of interconnection. Based on the above information, impacts identified in this section would be considered small in magnitude. 14. Impact on Energy a. The proposed action will require a new, or an upgrade to an existing, substation. Briefly describe the impact on energy: The proposed project is located along an existing electric distribution line and is in one of the few locations in the Town of Ithaca that have been identified in the newly revised Solar Law (Town Code §270-219.1) as being appropriate for large-scale solar facilities. The applicant has obtained approval from NYSEG to connect the new solar facility to the distribution grid to NYSEG’s West Hill Substation. NYSEG will install one new utility pole along Mecklenburg Road to accommodate the project. The proposed solar project will reduce the amount of fossil-fuel generated electricity that is produced and needs to be moved across transmission and distribution lines, which will result in a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Based on the above information, impacts identified in this section would be considered small in magnitude. 15. Impact on Noise and Light a. The proposed action may produce sound above noise levels established by local regulation. f. Other impacts: The project includes lighting that must comply with the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 173, Outdoor Lighting. Briefly describe the impact on noise and light: The project will create noise impacts during construction of the solar array and related infrastructure. These impacts will be temporary and will cease once the project is completed. The project materials include a glint and glare study with more than 40 observation points (at the June 20, 2023, meeting, the Planning Board requested adding points 39, 40, and the points along Bundy and Mecklenburg Roads, along with modeling points with vegetation). The study concluded that the project, in its current configuration “will not produce glare that impacts any of the identified and analyzed Receptors.” The project may include safety lighting associated with the equipment/battery storage units, along with a utility pole with a light. Any proposed outdoor lighting will be required to comply with the provisions of Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 173, Outdoor Lighting. The Code contains provisions related to glare and dark-sky compliancy. Based on the above information, impacts identified in this section would be considered small in magnitude. 8 18. Consistency with Community Character f. Proposed action is inconsistent with the character of the existing natural landscape. Briefly describe the impact on community character: The project site is a large, open farm field, surrounded by vegetation and other agricultural fields. The proposed solar array – or any other type of development on the site - would be in contrast with the character of the existing natural landscape. However, the proposed solar array will be located at least 900 feet from Mecklenburg Road and will contain a thick line of conifer trees along the frontage that will screen its view along the road. The proposed use of the site will include sheep grazing and other agricultural uses that will maintain the agricultural character of the area. These mitigations will minimize impacts on the character of the surrounding agricultural community. The project also includes a decommissioning plan that will restore the land back to agricultural use if there is (1) a lack of solar production for six continuous months, (2) a lack of a current local permit, (3) failure to maintain any required decommissioning bond or other security, and (4) a violation of any site plan conditions or permit conditions that continues more than 90 days after the town provides written notice of such violation. The decommissioning plan will ensure that the agricultural character of the property will be re-established if and when the solar use terminates. The solar law that created the Large-Scale Photovoltaic Solar Energy System Overlay District on this parcel is consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, which included Goal EC-5-B to “revise Town regulations to facilitate local renewable energy production and use (e.g. revise Town Code…. ). The solar law is also consistent with Ithaca Town Board Resolution No. 2020-049 (Resolution in Support of a Green New Deal (GND)), and Ithaca Town Code Chapters 135 (Community Choice Aggregation (Energy) Program) and 144 (Energy Code Supplement).” Based on the above information, impacts identified in this section would be considered small in magnitude. Staff Recommendation, Determination of Significance A negative determination of environmental significance is recommended for the action as proposed, based on review of the materials submitted for the proposed action, the information above, and analysis of the magnitude and importance of the project impacts. Lead Agency: Town of Ithaca Planning Board – Site Plan Modification Reviewer: Christine Balestra, Senior Planner Review Date: February 12, 2024 Pg. 1 PROPOSED RESOLUTION: Site Plan Approval/Condition Modification Carrowmoor Large-Scale Solar Energy System Tax Parcel No. 27.-1-15.2 1358 Mecklenburg Road Town of Ithaca Planning Board, February 20, 2024 WHEREAS: 1. This action involves consideration of approval of a modification to the Site Plan for the proposed Carrowmoor large-scale community solar photovoltaic system project located at 1358 Mecklenburg Road. The Planning Board granted final site plan approval on November 7, 2023, for a 5MWac single-axis sun tracking solar array system on approximately 30-acres of land along with two inverter/transformer equipment pads, solar energy battery storage, new overhead utility poles, an eight-foot-tall perimeter fence, stormwater management facilities, access drive, and other site elements. The modification involves moving the medium-voltage line so that it runs parallel along the Mecklenburg Road frontage instead of crossing through a farm field on the property. The Planning Board will also consider modifying condition “a” from Resolution No. 2023-032 related to the receipt of an Army Corps of Engineers Jurisdictional Letter. This is a Type I Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act for which the Planning Board issued a negative declaration of environmental significance on September 5, 2023. Rancich Family Limited Partnership, Owner; Nexamp Solar, Applicant; Ryan McCune, Agent; 2. The Town of Ithaca Planning Board granted final site plan approval for this project on November 7, 2023, after establishing itself as lead agency in the environmental review on June 20, 2023, and issuing a negative declaration of environmental significance and granting preliminary site plan approval on September 5, 2023; 3. The proposed modifications to the project explained in Whereas #1 above require reconsideration by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board; 4. This action is a Type I Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting as lead agency with respect to this project, has made a negative determination of environmental significance, after reviewing and accepting as adequate a Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, Parts 2 and 3, prepared by Town Planning staff, and other application materials; and 5. The Planning Board, at a public hearing held on February 20, 2024, has reviewed and accepted as adequate plans prepared by LaBella, titled “Carrowmoor Solar, 1358 Mecklenburg Road, Ithaca, NY 14850,” including revised sheets C002- Revised Site Plan, C202- Site And Utility Plan, C203- Turning Movements, C302- Grading And Erosion Control Plan And Road Profile, dated 01/04/2023, revised January 2024, and other application materials; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby modifies condition “a” in Resolution No. 2023-032, by deleting the condition and the requirement for a Jurisdictional Determination letter issued by the Army Corps of Engineers; and 2. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby reaffirms Site Plan Approval for the proposed revisions to the Carrowmoor Solar project, located at 1358 Mecklenburg Road, as described in Whereas #1 and in the materials listed in Whereas #3 above, subject to the following conditions: a. Before issuance of a building permit, submission to the Planning Department of a copy of NYSDOT Highway work permit(s), b. Before issuance of a building permit, scheduling of a coordination meeting with the Applicant’s Environmental Monitor, and the Town Engineering, Planning, and Codes Departments, c. Before issuance of a building permit, approval of the Decommissioning Plan and Bond by the Attorney for the Town and the Engineering Department, and d. 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If an item bearing the seal of an architect, engineer, or land surveyoris altered; the altering architect, engineer, or land surveyor shall affix tothe item their seal and notation "altered by" followed by their signature anddate of such alteration, and a specific description of the alteration.300 State Street, Suite 201Rochester, NY 14614585-454-6110labellapc.comCERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION NUMBER:PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING: 091324LAND SURVEYING: 017976GEOLOGICAL: 018750EXP:EXP:JLEMWMC:\Users\JLEvans\Desktop\PE Stamp\NY_stamp_MISHOOK edit.jpg3/31/2024C002OVERALL SITE PLANC0021OVERALL SITE PLANSCALE: 1"=120'0'120'240'360'C101C201C301C102C202C302N FOFOFOFOFOFOMECKLENBURG RD. / N.Y.S. ROUTE 79(66' WIDE R.O.W.)UEPEPEPEPEPEPEPEPEPEPEUEOEOEOEOE75'75'60'859.21' FRONT SETBACK25'75'75'119'-10.5"30'60'86.25'57.5'86.25'57.5'20'20'R95'R75'R55'R33'R33'UEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUE UE UEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUE PROPERTYSETBACK LINEPROPERTYSETBACK LINEUNDERGROUNDELECTRICAL LINES (TYP.)NEW IMPERVIOUSACCESS ROADCUSTOMER PAD EQUIPMENTUTILITY PAD MOUNTRECLOSERUTILITY RISER POLE (URP)RELOCATED STEEL GATE. REPLACESTEEL GATE IF DAMAGED.VEGETATEDFILTER STRIPVEGETATEDFILTER STRIPPERMANENTSTORMWATERMANAGEMENTEASEMENTNEWPERVIOUSTURNAROUNDEXISTING POLE GATEPROPOSED POLEGATEUTILITY PAD EQUIPMENTNEW UTILITY POLE (POI)AREA TO BE PROTECTEDFROM VEHICLE ANDMACHINERY TRAFFIC DURINGCONSTRUCTION. AREA MUSTBE DECOMPACTED PRIOR TOPERVIOUS GRAVEL GRAVELINSTALLATION.NEW 20' IMPERVIOUS GRAVELACCESS ROADVEGETATED FILTER STRIPDISTURBED AREAS TO RECEIVESOLAR SEED MIX: ERNMX-147"FUZZ AND BUZZ MIX - PREMIUM"DEER RESISTANT TREE VEGETATIVE SCREEN.TREES SHOWN ARE FOR LOCATION ANDSCHEMATIC PURPOSES ONLY. REFER TO THEPLANTING DETAILS AND PLANTING SCHEDULEFOR QUANTITY, SPACING, SPECIES, ANDPLANTING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS.PROPOSED ACCESS & UTILITYEASEMENT (6.509± ACRES)PROPOSED ACCESS & UTILITYEASEMENT (6.509± ACRES)STSTST± 45LF 18" SICPP @ 2.67%± 81LF 15" CMP @ 2.40%END SECTIONINV= 1119.40END SECTIONINV= 1118.20END SECTIONINV= 1129.59END SECTIONINV= 1131.540'80'160'240'SCALE: 1"=80'NMATCH TO SHEET C201C202SITE AND UTILITY PLANC2021SITE AND UTILITY PLANXref C:\Users\JLEvans\Desktop\PE Stamp\Lauren R RevisionsNO:DATE:DESCRIPTION:1JANUARY 20242345DRAWING NAME:6/3/2010 8:47:56 AM DRAWING NUMBER:DATE:ISSUED FOR:DRAWN BY:REVIEWED BY:PROJECT NUMBER:© 2023 LaBella AssociatesVERSION 23.1 NEXAMP101 SUMMER STREET, 2ND FLOORBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02110CARROWMOOR SOLAR1358 MECKLENBURG ROAD ITHACA, NY 148502230713CONSTRUCTION01/04/2023It is a violation of New York Education Law Art. 145 Sec. 7209 & Art. 147Sec. 7307, for any person, unless acting under the direction of a licensedarchitect, professional engineer, or land surveyor, to alter an item in anyway. If an item bearing the seal of an architect, engineer, or land surveyoris altered; the altering architect, engineer, or land surveyor shall affix tothe item their seal and notation "altered by" followed by their signature anddate of such alteration, and a specific description of the alteration.300 State Street, Suite 201Rochester, NY 14614585-454-6110labellapc.comCERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION NUMBER:PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING: 091324LAND SURVEYING: 017976GEOLOGICAL: 018750EXP:EXP:JLEMWMC:\Users\JLEvans\Desktop\PE Stamp\NY_stamp_MISHOOK edit.jpg3/31/2024PLANT SCHEDULEQTY.ABRVSCIENTIFIC NAMECOMMON NAMEINSTALLED SIZECONDITIONSPACING15152525AACCJSJCAMELANCHIER ARBOREA 'SNOWCLOUD'CERCIS CANADENSISJUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA 'EMERALD SENTINEL'JUNIPERUS COMMUNISSNOWCLOUD AMELANCHIEREASTERN REDBUDEMERALD SENTINEL EASTERN RED CEDARCOMMON JUNIPER8' HT.8' HT.8' HT.8' HT.B&BB&BB&BB&B8' O.C.6' O.C.INVASIVE SPECIES NOTES:1.TO PREVENT THE ACCIDENTAL INTRODUCTION OF INVASIVE PLANTS DURING CONSTRUCTION ORMAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES, ALL TRACKED EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IN EARTHWORK SHALL BECLEANED TO REMOVE PLANTS, SEEDS AND PROPAGULES THAT MAY BE HITCH HIKING, PRIOR TOARRIVAL ON-SITE.2.IF TRACKED EQUIPMENT IS USED IN EARTH WORK ON A PORTION OF A PROJECT WHERE INVASIVESPECIES ARE KNOWN TO EXIST, THIS PORTION OF THE EARTHWORK SHALL BE CONDUCTED LAST,OR THE EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CLEANED PRIOR TO USE ON ANY PORTION OF THE SITE THAT ISKNOWN TO BE FREE OF INVASIVE PLANTS.3.IF EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IN EARTHWORK IS CONTAMINATED WITH INVASIVE SPECIES, THEEQUIPMENT SHALL BE CLEANED PRIOR TO MOVING INTO UNCONTAMINATED AREAS. CLEANINGSHALL CONSIST OF USING PHYSICAL MEANS AND HAND TOOLS, SUCH AS BRUSHES, BROOMS,RAKES OR SHOVELS, ON ALL TRACK AND BUCKET/BLADE COMPONENTS TO ADEQUATELY REMOVEALL VISIBLE DIRT AND PLANT DEBRIS.4.IF WATER IS USED, THE WATER/SLURRY SHALL BE CONTAINED SO AS TO RESTRICT INTRODUCTIONOF INVASIVE PLANTS, SEEDS AND PROPAGULES INTO THE PROJECT OR OFF-SITE THROUGH FUTURESURPLUS MATERIAL DISPOSAL. FOFOFOFOFOFOMECKLENBURG RD. / N.Y.S. ROUTE 79(66' WIDE R.O.W.)STSTSTPEPEPEPEPEPEPEPEPEPEWB-67 - Interstate Semi-TrailerUEOEOEOEOEWB-67 - Interstate Semi-Trailer WB-67 - Interstate Semi-Trailer UEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUE UE UEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUE WB-67WB-67XX X XXXXXEEEEX X X X X X X X XYSTSTSTSTFLOW SPREADERENTRANCE WIDTH 10'LENGTH 10'SLOPE 0%SEE DETAILS SHEETMAINTAIN SLOPE OF10% OR LESS20' TRANSITIONUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUE UEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUE UEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUEUESU-40 - Single Unit TruckWB-67 - Interstate Semi-Trailer WB-67SU-400'80'160'240'RevisionsNO:DATE:DESCRIPTION:1JANUARY 20242345DRAWING NAME:6/3/2010 8:47:56 AM DRAWING NUMBER:DATE:ISSUED FOR:DRAWN BY:REVIEWED BY:PROJECT NUMBER:© 2023 LaBella AssociatesVERSION 23.1 NEXAMP101 SUMMER STREET, 2ND FLOORBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02110CARROWMOOR SOLAR1358 MECKLENBURG ROAD ITHACA, NY 148502230713CONSTRUCTION01/04/2023It is a violation of New York Education Law Art. 145 Sec. 7209 & Art. 147Sec. 7307, for any person, unless acting under the direction of a licensedarchitect, professional engineer, or land surveyor, to alter an item in anyway. If an item bearing the seal of an architect, engineer, or land surveyoris altered; the altering architect, engineer, or land surveyor shall affix tothe item their seal and notation "altered by" followed by their signature anddate of such alteration, and a specific description of the alteration.300 State Street, Suite 201Rochester, NY 14614585-454-6110labellapc.comCERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION NUMBER:PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING: 091324LAND SURVEYING: 017976GEOLOGICAL: 018750EXP:EXP:JLEMWMC:\Users\JLEvans\Desktop\PE Stamp\NY_stamp_MISHOOK edit.jpg3/31/2024SCALE: 1"=80'NC203TURNING MOVEMENTSC2032TURNING MOVEMENTS0'80'160'240'SCALE: 1"=80'NC2031TURNING MOVEMENTSSU-40 AERIAL SINGLE UNIT TRUCKAERIAL (FORWARD MOVEMENT)SU-40 AERIAL SINGLE UNIT TRUCK(BACKWARDS MOVEMENT)VEHICLE BODY PATH(FORWARD MOVEMENT)VEHICLE BODY ENVELOPE(FORWARD MOVEMENT)VEHICLE BODY PATH(BACKWARDS MOVEMENT)VEHICLE BODY ENVELOPE(BACKWARDS MOVEMENT)VEHICLE TRACKING LEGENDWB-67 AERIAL INTERSTATE SEMI-TRAILER(FORWARD MOVEMENT)WB-67 AERIAL INTERSTATE SEMI-TRAILER(BACKWARDS MOVEMENT) FOFOFOFOFOFOMECKLENBURG RD. / N.Y.S. ROUTE 79(66' WIDE R.O.W.)PEPEPEPEPEPEPEPEPEPESTSTST112411231124112511261127112811291130113111321133112111200+00 1+00 2+00 3+00 4+00 5+00 6+00 7+00 1074 1075INSTALL AND MAINTAINCONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE ATFIRST 50 LF OF ACCESS ROADOUTLET PROTECTION (TYP.)INSTALL AND MAINTAINSILT FENCE (TYP.)MATCH TO EXISTING GRADEMATCH TO EXISTING GRADEMATCH TO EXISTING GRADEFIRST 10 LF OF FILTERSTRIP SHALL NOT EXCEED2% GRADE. GRADE OFREMAINING WIDTH VARIESCONSTRUCTION FENCE TO BEINSTALLED AND MAINTAINEDTHROUGH THE DURATION OFPROJECT± 45LF 18" SICPP @ 2.67%± 81LF 15" CMP @ 2.40%END SECTIONINV= 1119.40END SECTIONINV= 1118.20END SECTIONINV= 1129.59END SECTIONINV= 1131.5410801090110011101120113011401150108010901100111011201130114011500+001133.261133.290.031130.061130.940.880+501+001129.421129.820.391128.501128.530.041+502+001126.391126.07-0.321123.391123.470.082+503+001119.821122.462.631118.871121.993.123+504+001119.671122.212.541121.821122.590.784+505+001123.581123.42-0.161124.271124.300.035+506+001124.081123.97-0.111123.331122.33-1.006+507+001120.94 1119.61 -1.32 1115.81 1117.45 1.647+508+001114.76 1117.84 3.08 1118.13 1120.26 2.138+509+001121.08 1120.45 -0.63 1120.51 1119.95 -0.569+5010+001119.58 1119.45 -0.13 1119.16 1118.74 -0.4210+5011+001118.33 1117.77 -0.56 1116.90 1116.77 -0.1311+5012+001115.35 1116.13 0.78 1114.80 1115.96 1.1612+5013+001115.19 1115.80 0.60 1113.85 1114.93 1.0813+5014+001113.04 1113.30 0.26 1111.83 1111.65 -0.1814+5015+001110.02 1110.03 0.02 1108.40 1108.43 0.0315+5016+001106.81 1106.62 -0.18 1104.70 1104.36 -0.3416+5017+001101.87 1101.90 0.03 1100.02 1100.16 0.1417+5018+001099.63 1099.40 -0.23 1098.97 1098.90 -0.0718+5019+001098.02 1098.13 0.11 1097.01 1096.81 -0.2019+5020+001095.50 1095.18 -0.32 1093.61 1093.56 -0.0520+5021+001091.92 1091.94 0.02 21+10GRADE BREAK STA= 0+00.00ELEV= 1133.29GRADE BREAK STA= 8+61.30 ELEV= 1120.84 GRADE BREAK STA= 21+06.38 ELEV= 1091.73 PVI STA:0+50.00PVI ELEV:1130.57K:14.99LVC:66.88BVCS:0+16.56BVCE:1132.56EVCS:0+83.44EVCE:1130.07 PVCPVTPVI STA:2+44.72PVI ELEV:1123.28K:13.62LVC:64.87BVCS:2+12.28BVCE:1125.30EVCS:2+77.15EVCE:1122.80 PVCPVTPVI STA:3+44.72PVI ELEV:1121.80K:33.65LVC:75.00BVCS:3+07.22BVCE:1122.35EVCS:3+82.22EVCE:1122.08 LOW PT. STA:3+56.98LOW PT ELEV:1121.98PVCPVTPVI STA:4+69.72PVI ELEV:1122.74K:33.33LVC:50.00BVCS:4+44.72BVCE:1122.55EVCS:4+94.72EVCE:1123.30 PVCPVTPVI STA:7+65.17PVI ELEV:1115.94K:9.32LVC:100.00BVCS:7+15.17 BVCE:1118.76 EVCS:8+15.17 EVCE:1118.49 LOW PT. STA:7+67.70LOW PT ELEV:1117.28PVCPVTPVI STA:11+81.30PVI ELEV:1116.14K:43.31LVC:75.00BVCS:11+43.80 BVCE:1116.89 EVCS:12+18.80 EVCE:1116.04 PVCPVTPVI STA:14+51.60PVI ELEV:1111.58K:772.34LVC:100.00BVCS:14+01.60 BVCE:1113.25 EVCS:15+01.60 EVCE:1109.98 PVCPVTPVI STA:17+36.60PVI ELEV:1100.03K:25.00LVC:100.00BVCS:16+86.60 BVCE:1102.53 EVCS:17+86.60 EVCE:1099.53 PVCPVTPVI STA:0+07.50PVI ELEV:1133.10K:4.16LVC:14.42BVCS:0+00.29BVCE:1133.28EVCS:0+14.71EVCE:1132.67LOW PT. STA:???LOW PT ELEV:???HIGH PT. STA:0+00.29HIGH PT ELEV:1133.28PVCPVTPVI STA:1+52.60PVI ELEV:1129.03K:21.10LVC:100.00BVCS:1+02.60BVCE:1129.78EVCS:2+02.60EVCE:1125.91 PVCPVTPVI STA:5+94.72PVI ELEV:1125.55K:19.02LVC:150.00BVCS:5+19.72BVCE:1123.86EVCS:6+69.72EVCE:1121.32 HIGH PT. STA:5+62.51HIGH PT ELEV:1124.34PVCPVTPVI STA:10+31.51PVI ELEV:1119.14K:75.00LVC:75.00BVCS:9+94.01 BVCE:1119.51 EVCS:10+69.01 EVCE:1118.39 PVCPVTPVI STA:13+26.60PVI ELEV:1115.75K:24.48LVC:75.00BVCS:12+89.10 BVCE:1115.85 EVCS:13+64.10 EVCE:1114.50 PVCPVTPVI STA:16+01.60PVI ELEV:1106.78K:55.65LVC:100.00BVCS:15+51.60 BVCE:1108.38 EVCS:16+51.60 EVCE:1104.28 PVCPVTPVI STA:19+01.60PVI ELEV:1098.38K:44.50LVC:100.00BVCS:18+51.60 BVCE:1098.88 EVCS:19+51.60 EVCE:1096.76 PVCPVT-1.00%-3.25%-1.00%-3.25%15" STORMSEWER CROSSINGINV:1130.6518" STORMSEWER CROSSINGINV:1118.8418" STORMSEWER CROSSINGINV:1114.22TWO (2) 18" STORMSEWER CROSSINGINV:1114.226" STORMSEWER CROSSINGINV:1112.24-2.50%-5.97%-1.50%-6.24%-1.48%0.75%2.25%5.09%-1.00%-2.00%-0.27%-3.33%-3.20%-5.00%-1.00%-3.25%-5.64%0'80'160'240'RevisionsNO:DATE:DESCRIPTION:1JANUARY 20242345DRAWING NAME:6/3/2010 8:47:56 AM DRAWING NUMBER:DATE:ISSUED FOR:DRAWN BY:REVIEWED BY:PROJECT NUMBER:© 2023 LaBella AssociatesVERSION 23.1 NEXAMP101 SUMMER STREET, 2ND FLOORBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02110CARROWMOOR SOLAR1358 MECKLENBURG ROAD ITHACA, NY 148502230713CONSTRUCTION01/04/2023It is a violation of New York Education Law Art. 145 Sec. 7209 & Art. 147Sec. 7307, for any person, unless acting under the direction of a licensedarchitect, professional engineer, or land surveyor, to alter an item in anyway. If an item bearing the seal of an architect, engineer, or land surveyoris altered; the altering architect, engineer, or land surveyor shall affix tothe item their seal and notation "altered by" followed by their signature anddate of such alteration, and a specific description of the alteration.300 State Street, Suite 201Rochester, NY 14614585-454-6110labellapc.comCERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION NUMBER:PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING: 091324LAND SURVEYING: 017976GEOLOGICAL: 018750EXP:EXP:JLEMWMC:\Users\JLEvans\Desktop\PE Stamp\NY_stamp_MISHOOK edit.jpg3/31/2024SCALE: 1"=80'MATCH TO SHEET C301C302GRADING AND EROSIONCONTROL PLAN AND ROADPROFILEC3022GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL PLANN0'80'160'240'HORIZONTAL SCALE: 1"=80'VERTICAL SCALE: 1" = 16'C3021ACCESS ROAD PROFILEINVASIVE SPECIES NOTES:1.TO PREVENT THE ACCIDENTAL INTRODUCTION OF INVASIVE PLANTS DURING CONSTRUCTION ORMAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES, ALL TRACKED EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IN EARTHWORK SHALL BECLEANED TO REMOVE PLANTS, SEEDS AND PROPAGULES THAT MAY BE HITCH HIKING, PRIOR TOARRIVAL ON-SITE.2.IF TRACKED EQUIPMENT IS USED IN EARTH WORK ON A PORTION OF A PROJECT WHERE INVASIVESPECIES ARE KNOWN TO EXIST, THIS PORTION OF THE EARTHWORK SHALL BE CONDUCTED LAST,OR THE EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CLEANED PRIOR TO USE ON ANY PORTION OF THE SITE THAT ISKNOWN TO BE FREE OF INVASIVE PLANTS.3.IF EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IN EARTHWORK IS CONTAMINATED WITH INVASIVE SPECIES, THEEQUIPMENT SHALL BE CLEANED PRIOR TO MOVING INTO UNCONTAMINATED AREAS. CLEANINGSHALL CONSIST OF USING PHYSICAL MEANS AND HAND TOOLS, SUCH AS BRUSHES, BROOMS,RAKES OR SHOVELS, ON ALL TRACK AND BUCKET/BLADE COMPONENTS TO ADEQUATELY REMOVEALL VISIBLE DIRT AND PLANT DEBRIS.4.IF WATER IS USED, THE WATER/SLURRY SHALL BE CONTAINED SO AS TO RESTRICT INTRODUCTIONOF INVASIVE PLANTS, SEEDS AND PROPAGULES INTO THE PROJECT OR OFF-SITE THROUGH FUTURESURPLUS MATERIAL DISPOSAL.