Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB Minutes 2016-12-12Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board Monday, December 12, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Agenda 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 2. Report of Tompkins County Legislature and Ithaca Common Council 3. Village of Cayuga Heights Fire Department – Chief Tamborelle 4. Climate Smart Community – Nick Goldsmith a. Consider appointing Town of Ithaca Sustainability Planner as the Town’s Climate Smart Communities Coordinator 5. Discuss Finding statement – Maplewood 6. 5:30 p.m. Public hearing regarding a proposed local law to amend Zoning Chapters 270 & 271 of the Town of Ithaca Code to provide a Planned Development Zone for the Maplewood Development between Maple Avenue and Mitchell Street a. Town Board Discussion 7. Discuss and consider approval of an Out-of-District Water Use Agreement between the Town of Ulysses and a resident for Ulysses Water District Number 3 8. Discuss and consider creating two Electrical Code Enforcement Officer positions 9. Discuss and consider the Trumansburg Road Pedestrian Study Grant and associated contracts from NYS DOT 10. Discuss and consider a resolution for Support for continuing to work with Form Ithaca on the Town Character Code and Regulating Plan for consideration of eventual adoption 11. Continue discussion on setting a public hearing regarding excluding Ithaca College from the Town of Ithaca Fire Protection District 12. Consider Consent Agenda Items a. Approval of Town Board Minutes b. Town of Ithaca Abstract c. Bolton Point Abstract d. Ratify appointment of Maintenance Supervisor e. Ratify appointment of Maintenance Worker 13. Report of Town Committees, Intermunicipal Organizations and Town Officials 14. Review of Correspondence 15. Consider Adjournment TOWN OF ITHACA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING AND PUBLICATION I, Paulette Terwilliger, being duly sworn, say that I am the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York that the following notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca and the notice has been duly published in the official newspaper, Ithaca Journal: □ ADVERTISEMENT/NOTICE □ NOTICE OE PUBLIC HEARINGS □ NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL □ NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER Local Law to Provide a Planned Development Zone for the Maplewood Development Location of Sign Board Used for Posting: Town Clerk's Office 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Town website at www.town.ithaca.ny.us Date of Posting: December 2, 2016 Paulette Terwilliger Town Clerk STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) SS: TOWN OF ITHACA) SworpTp and subscribed before me this day of A 3 Piu Aj>aJ , 2016. Notmy Public -0001732131-01 Town of IthacaPublic Hearing NoticeThe Ithaca Tovyn Board willhold a public hearingbeginning at 5:30meeting on December 12,2016 t6 hear public com ment on the proposedLocai Law to Amendzoning Chapters 270 and271 of the Town of IthacaCode to Provide aDevelopment Zone for theMaplewood DevelopmentBetween Mapleand Mitchell Street at such?ime and place all personsinterested in the proposed local law may be heard.Information on the above can be found atwww.town.ithaca.ny.us or by contacting the 1"°^"Clerk's office at 273-1721 towncierk@town.Ithaca.ny.us Paulette Terwilliger Town Cierk I 1 Debra DeAugistina Notary Public - State of New YofKNO.01DE6148035Qualified in Tompkins County . ^My Commission Expires June 19,20 _/„ o. -y- Town of Ithaca Public Hearing Notice The Ithaca Town Board will hold a public hearing beginning at 5:30 at their meeting on December 12, 2016 to hear public comment on the proposed Local Law to Amend Zoning Chapters 270 and 271 of the Town of Ithaca Code to Provide a Planned Development Zone for the Maplewood Development Between Maple Avenue and Mitchell Street at such time and place all persons interested in the proposed local law may be heard. Information on the above can be found at www.town.ithaca.ny.us or by contacting the Town Clerk’s office at 273-1721 townclerk@town.ithaca.ny.us Paulette Terwilliger Town Clerk TB 2016-12-12 pg. 1 Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board Monday, December 12, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Minutes Board Members Present: Bill Goodman, Supervisor; Rod Howe, Deputy Town Supervisor; Pat Leary, Tee-Ann Hunter, Eric Levine, Rich DePaolo, and Pamela Bleiwas Staff Present: Susan Ritter, Director of Planning, Bruce Bates, Director of Code Enforcement; Mike Solvig, Director of Finance, Judy Drake, Director of Human Resources; Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk; Jim Weber, Highway Superintendent and Susan Brock, Attorney for the Town; Chris Balestra and Dan Tasman; Planners (Maplewood) and Nick Goldsmith, Sustainability Planner (Report) 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance – Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Report of Tompkins County Legislature and Ithaca Common Council – None 3. Persons to be Heard and Board Comments  Village of Cayuga Heights Fire Department – Chief Tamborelle – None  Ms. Hunter reported that the IO has been awarded the grant and will be outlining the project for board approval and acceptance of the grant 4. Climate Smart Community – Nick Goldsmith (Attachment 1) Mr. Goldsmith presented a progress report on what has happened over the year stating that he was very proud of the grants that have been secured; $100K for Green Building Policy Project and $50K for the Shared Sustainability Coordinator with the City. The Green Building Policy Project is looking at the different standards for sustainability and energy efficiency that we could use for new construction as well as different policy tools to either mandate or incentivize energy standards. This will be an in depth study of both aspects of the issue which will result in recommendations from the chosen consultant for what may work for us. This is a joint project with the City of Ithaca involving a lot of public outreach so that the recommendations are relevant to our area and population and will therefore have some traction in moving forward to actual policies. Mr. Goldsmith thanked the board again for their support of the Residential Energy Score Project which is moving forward toward implementation. The committee is being formed and he is looking for an organization to host the project to pass funds through and be the liaison between the implementers, stakeholders and the project. Mr. Goodman noted that the grant from the Park Foundation supports our Sustainability Planner and the City has decided to keep their portion as a half-time position for 2017 and a grant will be TB 2016-12-12 pg. 2 sought to finish out 2017 with the thought that in 2018 the City will make it a full time position. This has budget implications for us and we need to start thinking about that. Mr. Goodman explained that the resolution coming before the board is part of our ongoing efforts to become a certified Climate Smart Community which helps in securing future grants. A coordinator needs to be appointed and the obvious choice is our Sustainability Planner. TB Resolution 2016 - 162: Appointing Town of Ithaca Sustainability Planner as Town’s Climate Smart Communities Coordinator Whereas, the Ithaca Town Board passed a resolution (No. 2009-086) to participate in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s “Climate Smart Communities” Initiative on April 27, 2009; and Whereas, the Town of Ithaca has a Sustainability Planner position to support all sustainability efforts for the Town; and Whereas, the Sustainability Planner is currently pursuing Climate Smart Communities certification for the Town of Ithaca; and Whereas, achieving Climate Smart Communities certification would help to make the Town eligible for funding through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Clean Energy Communities program, make other state funding applications more attractive, and would provide good public relations opportunities for the Town; and Whereas, to become a Certified Climate Smart Community, one of the actions the Town of Ithaca must take is to appoint a Climate Smart Communities Coordinator; and Whereas, the Sustainability Planner’s duties include, among other things, many of the items from the Climate Smart Communities Pledge, such as: promoting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, encouraging the use of renewable energy sources, planning for climate change, and educating the public; and Whereas, the job duties of the Sustainability Planner align with the goals of the Climate Smart Communities program, and would therefore remain the same, now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Sustainability Planner of the Town of Ithaca is hereby appointed as the Town’s Climate Smart Communities Coordinator for the New York State Department of Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Initiative. Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Rod Howe Vote: Ayes- Goodman, Howe, DePaolo, Hunter, Leary and Bleiwas Maplewood TB 2016-12-12 pg. 3 Mr. Goodman gave an overview of the status of the project; the Planning Board is working on their comments regarding the Findings Statement which will be followed by Preliminary Site Plan approval. Cornell and EDR have a very short timeline because they want the buildings inhabitable by July of 2018 for the Fall semester. The units have been offline since Spring semester. They would like their demolition permits as soon as possible and given the schedule of the Planning Board and this Board, the y are hoping the Planning Board will give Preliminary Site Plan approval on December 20th and then they would get those demolition permits, but, they need a Road Use Agreement with the Town to do that. Public Works and counsel are working on that but there may need to be a special meeting to approve that given the holiday schedule here at town hall. Mr. Goodman stated that he was looking at Wednesday, December 21 st for that, before Personnel Committee, to discuss and approve the Agreement. In order to do that, this Board needs to adopt the Finding Statement and we cannot do that tonight because the Planning Board has not finished with theirs and this board should see that first. So, those two items would be on the agenda for the special meeting. He added that the PDZ does not have to be adopted before demolition permits, but does need to be before building permits. Mr. Goodman thought the board would not be adopting the PDZ tonight, but he would hold the public hearing for comments and if significant changes are needed, another public hearing can be held. Mr. Goodman moved the public hearing up on the agenda. 5. 5:30 p.m. Public hearing regarding a proposed local law to amend Zoning Chapters 270 & 271 of the Town of Ithaca Code to provide a Planned Develop ment Zone for the Maplewood Development between Maple Avenue and Mitchell Street Mr. Goodman opened the public hearing at 5:50p.m. There was no one wishing to address the board on this topic and the hearing was closed. Board Comments – PDZ Ms. Ritter noted that the board had a letter from the County on their desks outlining their comments on the PDZ. The first comment regarding the façade’s transparency and the second was their concern that the roof be ready for roof-top solar. Ms. Ritter stated that she and Mr. Tasman have talked about the transparency issue and they are not sure if the county really understood that the transparency is not for the entire wall of the building, but rather a linear window transparency. She thought maybe the county thought it would be the entire wall. There is a NYS Energy Code that controls the percentages of windows and the developer has committed to meeting these energy requirements and that would fall under Codes and therefore she does not recommend any change to the PDZ. Mr. Goodman noted that the issue is mentioned on page 8 of the draft law and discussion followed on the definition of “transparency” with Mr. Tasman explaining that Form Based Code addresses this to prevent buildings from having very large blank walls or facades, including little slit windows and giving a building a more “public face.” Mr. DePaolo asked if Planning had talked to the County to see if they understand and Ms. Ritter responded that she had not, having received the comments on Friday and then determined that TB 2016-12-12 pg. 4 they are mostly concerned with meeting the Energy Code and whether there are too many windows in the project which will increase energy use. Ms. Ritter felt the energy requirements are met by their commitment to efficiency as well as NYS law enforced by Codes. There are efficient systems that will handle more windows without increasing energy use and the 30% in the draft PDZ is for Form Based Code aesthetics. Mr. Bates explained that the NYS Code has mitigations for increased transparency such as type of glass, location, energy systems and more so one could have a glass building if other mitigations were made and still meet the energy code. There are other provisions that would then apply to cover a lot of windows. He added that the 30% coverage only applies to buildings other than the one- and two-family dwellings. The board was comfortable with the explanation. Ms. Ritter turned to the second comment regarding roof-top solar and stated that that was a big conversation at the Planning Board and Ms. Balestra stated that the project has limited roof-top space as well as orientation of the buildings hindering roof-top solar and one of the options looked at and noted in the Findings Statement, is the option of reorienting the buildings to maximize solar. Through the EIS process, it was discovered that the buildings are oriented in many different ways, and in order to reorient them, it would completely change the site layout and would not necessarily result in an energy savings and significantly increase the cost of construction and negate any benefit of buying renewables. Cornell and EDR have committed to getting 100% renewables for the project. They are using air source heat pumps that are electric instead of the natural gas that is available on the site right now. Mr. Goodman asked if Planning is comfortable with not making changes suggested by the County and Ms. Ritter said she was, although she would like to know a little bit more and Mr. DePaolo asked the developer representatives about the issue and they responded that they are looking at the particulars, but can’t commit to saying they could or couldn’t do something and Mr. Bates added that there are a lot of code distances involved and he didn’t think it could be done. Mr. Goodman added that he believes the future is moving toward buying from solar farms so he was not concerned with adding language to the PDZ and asked if other members had any thoughts on the issue. No one did and the board considered the County’s comments addressed and no changes made; super majority will be needed. Mr. Goodman turned back to Ms. Ritter who stated that Mr. Tasman has had a chance to compare the draft PDZ to the site plan submissions and we do have some additional comments, mostly regarding the table on page 8 and the issue of “transparency.”. Page 13 – Transparency – Definition needs to be tweaked slightly to “Transparency – building wall length occupied by functioning doors and/or windows, 75% of which must be greater than or equal to 4’ feet tall.” This allows for some flexibility for smaller windows where needed such as bathrooms and closets. Ms. Brock added that the original submission was very institutional and a lot of glass and as it went through the process and residents’ comments, it has evolved into the current plan which is more residential looking and that is why it is specified in the PDZ language where in others there may not be this type of detail. Board agreed to the change. TB 2016-12-12 pg. 5 Page 8 Setback – The setback for the large building and the large apartment is supposed to be zero to 10 foot primary frontage but there are certain places, such as where the road curves, that the setback is quite a bit more. One way around this would be to change this to “average of zero -20’ feet” for the corner and primary front. Mr. Bates asked how the average is computed and would like how that is computed to be added to avoid any issues. Page 8 – Setback – The Community Center location does not work with the setback requirement and Staff suggests removing the requirement for this building by adding N/A for Not Applicable. Some discussion followed and the Board agreed to change the setback to N/A. Pg 8 – Setback – Townhomes; the overhang juts out in some areas and if you count the overhang, which the town historically has, a change is needed there also. Board agreed. Pg 8 – Height – Two of the apartment buildings have been built in a grade so the issue of stories comes up because the requirement is 3-4 stories but some of these have a walkout basement which could be interpreted as 5 stories. Ms. Ritter showed pictures of the buildings in question. The suggestion is to state that requirement as “3-4 stories, not including walkout basement.” Mr. Bates and Ms. Brock questioned whether this meets the definition of a “basement” in our Code. Ms. Brock stated that “story” is not defined in the PDZ. Basement in the Code is “portion of the building that is either partly or completely below grade and is not considered a story above grade.” Ms. Brock thought the definition would need to be looked at and the language might be changed in the PDZ to “story above grade” but that needs to be looked at with Mr. Bates. Some discussion followed and Planning will work with Codes to work this out. Ms. Ritter added that the basement level will not show from the street side and backs on to the cemetery when it does happen and she didn’t think it was an issue. Board comments Mr. DePaolo asked about the nexus of the Board’s Finding Statement and the Planning Board’s site plan review and the PDZ because there are instances in the Finding Statement where we are wishing or hoping for an outcome and he wondered at what stage those could be stated as a requirement in the PDZ. Mr. DePaolo gave the following examples: “as part of the site plan review, the Planning Board should require…” “The Planning Board is expected to require….” “No occupancy of the Maplewood development should be allowed until the new 600,000 gallon tank is installed…” He stated that he is aware we have a Form Based Code and it is wide open in many ways with parameters we are supposed to be operating in, but if we want these things to happen, maybe they should be mandated and he asked if that was possible. Ms. Ritter responded that she thought some things should not be in a PDZ; she thought the water tank shouldn’t be in the PDZ because once it’s in it’s in. Ms. Brock responded that she wrestled with this too and that is why the Town Board is not doing a Finding Statement until the Planning Board does, but the thought was that we fully expect that the Planning Board will be requiring all of these things and when this Board acts after that, that language will be changed to “has required as a condition of site plan approval. These are the types of things that are typically dealt with at site plan approval. TB 2016-12-12 pg. 6 Mr. DePaolo agreed but asked if this is a SEQR Finding Statement and asked if the Board is precluded from writing requirements into the law if for some reason the Planning Board does not do what we wanted them to do. Ms. Brock responded that she was then trying to figure out if the approval is conditioned on these things happening because the site is either rezoned or it is not. It is rezoned once all of these conditions are met. Mr. DePaolo felt that the beauty of a PDZ is that it gives us the opportunity to require things that we usually can’t in a straight rezoning and he wanted to make sure the Board still had the authority to do that. Ms. Brock asked if the Planning Board does require all of those things, would he still want the law to state them too and Mr. DePaolo responded no, but he wanted to know what the options were. Ms. Brock responded that if the Planning Board does not require elements the Board does, the PDZ law would or could be changed to require them where wanted. Mr. DePaolo thanked her for the clarification. Mr. Goodman noted that the Board did receive the minutes from the Planning Board to see what their thoughts were on the PDZ. No other comments and Mr. Goodman will set another public hearing when needed. Finding Statement Discussion Ms. Balestra explained that the Finding Statement summarizes all the information that has come out through the Planning Board process and has elements of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, the Scoping Document and the Final Environmental Impact Statement and any mitigations put forth for any of the impacts that were identified. She added that the Planning Board’s Finding Statement has a lot more “wills” instead of “should” and she changed those for the Town Board’s Finding Statement. Ms. Ritter added that the Planning Board, Planning staff and Ms. Brock have looked at this, commented and made changes. Questions from the Board Ms. Hunter asked relative to the traffic, if she was reading it correctly that there will be approximately 400 additional beds from the existing and of those 400 beds, that will generate an increase of 78 cars entering and 68 exiting? Ms. Balestra responded yes, according to the traffic study and Ms. Hunter asked what about the rest? Ms. Balestra responded that those figures are for peak hours and many of the anticipated residents will be students and not working the normal work hours. The traffic study did look at the peak hours and some of the other timeframes for the expected population. Ms. Hunter stated that this is for grad students and there may be families associated with those students and she asked if those people were taken into consideration. Ms. Balestra responded that it was her understanding that the traffic did take into account the demographic and that demographic existed here before and still exists in other places so the times and patterns are known for the grad student demographic. She felt confident that those concerns were taken into account. Ms. Hunter thought it seemed optimistic and Ms. Ritter added that there is a bus stop right there and it is walkable and parking on campus is very hard. The existing population uses alternative transportation now. TB 2016-12-12 pg. 7 Mr. Goodman stated that any questions that come up could be emailed to Ms. Balestra. He took this time to thank all of the staff working on the Maplewood project noting that it is a huge project and he appreciated all of the time and effort the staff has put in. 6. Discuss and consider approval of an Out-of-District Water Use Agreement between the Town of Ulysses and a resident for Ulysses Water District Number 3 Mr. Goodman explained that this agreement has been approved by the Town of Ulysses and the Bolton Point Commission. Ms. Brock had asked if there were enough protections from the residents further selling water and maintaining proper backflow retention and Ms. Thomas from Ulysses sent a copy of their water maintenance regulations which allows them to terminate service if the users are doing anything unacceptable. TB Resolution 2016 - 163: Approval of an Out-of-District Water User Agreement between the Town of Ulysses and Timothy & Rebecca Cardina for Ulysses Water District Number 3 Whereas, the Town of Ithaca entered into a Water Service Agreement with the Town of Ulysses on October 30, 2003 to supply water from the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission to the Ulysses Water District Number 3 (Water District) in the Jacksonville area of Ulysses; and Whereas, the Agreement states in Section 16(J): “Ulysses will not supply or resell any water obtained from the Commission’s facilities to any third party municipality or other customer (other than normal retail homeowners and business owners within the bounds of the existing Ulysses Water District Number 3) unless Ithaca and the Commission approve that supply and the terms of that supply in writing prior to the occurrence of any such re-supply or sale.”; and Whereas, Thomas and Rebecca Cardina have asked the Town of Ulysses to connect them to the Water District (to which their property is adjacent) after their well ran dry in the summer of 2016; and Whereas, at its meeting on November 22, 2016, the Town Board of the Town of Ulysses approved the Cardina connection to the Water District pursuant to the terms of the attached Out- of-District Water User Agreement; and Whereas, at its meeting on December 8, 2016, the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission approved the Cardina connection to the Water District pursuant to the terms of the Out-of-District Water User Agreement; and now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves the Cardina connection to the Water District pursuant to the terms of the Out-of-District Water User Agreement. Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Rich DePaolo Vote: Ayes – Goodman, DePaolo, Hunter, Leary, Howe and Bleiwas TB 2016-12-12 pg. 8 7. Discuss and consider creating two Electrical Code Enforcement Officer positions Mr. Goodman stated that these were discussed at budget time and are in response to the Maplewood project. The building permit fees will pay for most of one person and we are in negotiations with Cornell to discuss support for the second person. This formally creates th e positions so we can start advertising the positions. TB Resolution 2016 – 164: Creation of two Electrical & Code Enforcement Officer positions Whereas, the Town of Ithaca established compliance under the New York State Civil Service Agency to qualify employment positions in the Town of Ithaca in accordance with Section 22 of Civil Service Laws, Rules and Regulations; and Whereas, by regulation of Civil Service Law, the Town must create a position and approve the job description before making an appointment; and Whereas, during the 2017 Budget preparation the Town Personnel and Organization Committee and Budget Committee recommended creating two additional Electrical & Code Enforcement Officer positions as it was determined that the Maplewood Project would require dedicated code enforcement due to the size and scope of the project; now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby establish the following position(s) in accordance with the applicable New York State and Tompkins County Civil Service rules: (Two) – Electrical & Code Enforcement Officer, the competitive class pursuant to Section 44 of the Civil Service Law: Resolved, the Town Board does hereby approve the job description for the said position, which is in Job Classification “E”; and further Resolved, the Town Board approves commencing the recruitment process for these two positions as they were fully funded in the 2017 budget. Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Pamela Bleiwas Vote: Ayes – Goodman, Bleiwas, DePaolo, Hunter, Leary and Howe 8. Added item Consider approval for town vehicle and associated budget amendment Mr. Goodman noted this has been in the budget discussions and he pushed for a hybrid vehicle through State Contract which came in slightly over our budgeted amount necessitating a budget amendment. TB Resolution 2016-165: Approval To Purchase Town Vehicle and Amend the 2016 General Part-Town Fund Budget TB 2016-12-12 pg. 9 Whereas, the Code Enforcement and Zoning Department submitted a request in the 2016 Ithaca Town Budget to purchase a new model year 2016 vehicle at an estimated cost of $28,000.00, and Whereas, on October 19, 2015 the Town Board adopted the 2016 Ithaca Town Budget, TB Resolution 2015-116, in which was appropriated $28,000 for the purchase of said vehicle in the General Part-Town Fund, account B8020.270, and Whereas, as there was no state contract or other available cooperative purchasing agreement available for purchasing the recommended hybrid vehicle, the procurement process for said vehicle was managed by the NYS Office of General Services - Procurement Services, through the NYS Vehicle Marketplace Mini-Bid process (Mini-Bid No. 16110192), from which was received one (1) responsive and responsible bid from Carbone Auto Group, bidding a 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid XLE in the amount of $28,555.00 for the vehicle plus $50.00 for delivery, and Whereas, the Town Finance Officer recommends to this governing Board the approval of an amendment to the 2016 Ithaca Town Budget, increasing appropriations to the General Part- Town Fund, account B8020.270, in the amount of $605.00 to provide adequate funding for said purchase, with such increase to be funded from the fund balance of the General Part-Town Fund; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Town Board approves the purchase of One (1) New 2017 Model Toyota Rav4 Hybrid XLE for the total delivered amount of $28,605.00 from Carbone Auto Group, 5194 Commercial Drive, Yorkville, New York 13495, and be it further Resolved, that the Town Board approves, authorizes and directs the Town Finance Officer to record the appropriate budgetary amendment in the amount of $605.00 to provide adequate funding to meet this expense. Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Rod Howe Vote: Ayes – Goodman, Howe, Leary, Hunter, DePaolo and Bleiwas 9. Added item Authorization for Town Court escrow accounts TB Resolution 2016-166: Authorization to Open New Escrow Account to Deposit Unclaimed Exonerated Bail Transferred from Ithaca Town Court Whereas, after several unsuccessful attempts to return exonerated bail money in accordance with Office of Court Administration guidelines, the Ithaca Town Court is transferring the unclaimed exonerated bail money to the Town of Ithaca, and Whereas, the unclaimed exonerated bail money in the amount of $1,750.00 is the sum of the unclaimed exonerated bail for the following cases: TB 2016-12-12 pg. 10 1) $250.00 posted for defendant Jacob Allen (Docket #11065127), posted by Daniel Allen, exonerated on 12/06/2016, and 2) $500.00 posted for defendant Patrick Chuderski (Docket #12015094), posted by Patrick Chuderski, exonerated on 12/06/2016, and 3) $500.00 posted for defendant James Patana (Docket #05025011), posted by Davetta Croak, exonerated on 12/06/2016, and 4) $500.00 posted for defendant Benjamin Williams (Docket #05055045), posted by William Frisbie, Jr., exonerated on 12/06/2016, and Whereas, in accordance with Office of Court Administration guidelines, any exonerated bail remaining unclaimed six years after the date of exoneration becomes the property of the Town of Ithaca. Now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca authorizes the establishment of a bank account for Unclaimed Exonerated Bail with Tompkins Trust Company, said account to be accounted for within the Town’s Trust & Agency Fund, and be it further Resolved, that any exonerated bail remaining unclaimed six years after the date of exoneration becomes the property of the Town of Ithaca, to be transferred to the Town’s General Fund. Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Rod Howe Vote: Ayes – Goodman, Howe, Hunter, Leary, DePaolo, and Bleiwas 10. Discuss and consider the Trumansburg Road Pedestrian Study Grant and associated contracts from NYS DOT Ms. Hunter stated that she was very in favor of this study and asked if a consultant has been hired. Ms. Ritter responded that this is done through the state and if we are successful they will have a list of consultants to choose from. Mr. DePaolo asked if the stake holders in the area have been asked to help with the 20% the town is paying and Ms. Ritter responded that it would be even better to ask them at the point where we are putting the sidewalks in. Mr. Goodman said he could check in with the hospital and Cornell and any other major owners. TB Resolution 2016 -167: Authorizing the Implementation and Funding in the First Instance, 100% of the Federal-aid costs of a Transportation Federal-aid Project, and Appropriating Funds therefore (Route 96/Trumansburg Road Pedestrian Corridor Study; Preliminary Engineering / Design Study) Whereas, a project for the Route 96/Trumansburg Road Pedestrian Corridor Study, P.I.N. 375621 (“the Project”) is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls TB 2016-12-12 pg. 11 for the apportionment of the costs such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% Federal funds and 20% non-Federal funds; and Whereas, the Town of Ithaca desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the non-Federal share of the costs of Preliminary Engineering / Design Study; Now, therefore, the Ithaca Town Board, duly convened does hereby Resolve, that the Ithaca Town Board hereby approves the above-referenced project; and it is hereby further Resolved, that the Ithaca Town Board hereby authorizes the Town of Ithaca to pay in the first instance 100% of the Federal and non-Federal share of the cost of Preliminary Engineering / Design Study work for the Project or portions thereof; and it is further Resolved, that the sum of $105,000.00 is hereby appropriated from B8020.403 and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the Project; and it is further Resolved, that in the event the full Federal and non-Federal share costs of the project exceed the amount appropriated above, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca shall convene as soon as possible to consider appropriating said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the NYSDOT thereof, and it is further Resolved, that the Supervisor of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or reimbursements requests for Federal aid on behalf of the Town of Ithaca with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the municipality’s first instance funding of project costs and permanent funding of the local share of Federal-aid and State-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and it is further Resolved, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project, and it is further Resolved, this resolution shall take effect immediately. Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Tee-Ann Hunter Vote: Ayes – Goodman, Hunter, Howe, Leary, DePaolo and Bleiwas 11. Discuss and consider a resolution for Support for continuing to work with Form Ithaca on the Town Character Code and Regulating Plan for consideration of eventual Ms. Ritter explained that this is for NYSERDA and releasing some funds. TB 2016-12-12 pg. 12 TB Resolution 2016-168 : Support for continuing to work with Form Ithaca on the Town Character Code and Regulating Plan for consideration of eventual adoption. Whereas, former Town of Ithaca Supervisor Herb Engman and City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick co-signed a letter of support in August of 2013 on behalf of the Town and City designating Better Cities & Towns of the Form Ithaca project team as the lead applicant for a NYSERDA’s Cleaner Greener Communities grant to jointly update our zoning regulations, and Whereas, the Town’s 2014 Comprehensive Plan expressly recommended “requiring a form- or transect-based zoning code to guide the development (where appropriate) of new neighborhoods and the redevelopment and retrofitting (where appropriate) of existing neighborhoods”, and Whereas, the Town’s commitment to utilizing form-based code is exemplified in the proposed new Planned Development Zone for the Maplewood Redevelopment project which utilizes a form-based code approach to guide and regulate the form and design of the development, and Whereas, the Form Ithaca project is led by the nonprofit Better Cities & Towns, dedicated to promoting sustainable, walkable communities; architects and landscape architects STREAM Collaborative; and urban planners Randall+West; and the team brought in leading urban design, development, transportation, and form-based code consultants who offered their valuable expertise to the Town, and Whereas, the Form Ithaca project team has worked closely with Town staff and the community in meetings with neighborhood groups, civic leaders, developers, State and County agencies, and other stakeholders, completed four reports, and organized a four-day charrette for the general community in June 2015, and a three-day charrette in January 2016 focused on the Town’s Danby Road/King Road area, and these documents and the public process informed the development of the draft town of Ithaca Character Code and Regulating Plan, and Whereas, Form Ithaca and town planning staff continue to work together on refining the draft Town of Ithaca Character Code to insure it aligns with the Comprehensive Plan recommendations and zoning directives, and Whereas, Town staff is generally supportive of the concepts proposed by the Form Ithaca project team, recognizing the importance of maintaining a human scale along the street, especially in transitional areas where commercial zones are located near residential districts, and supporting development of underutilized land, particularly on South Hill, now, therefore, be it Resolved, that Town Board supports continuing to work with Form Ithaca on the Town Character Code and Regulating Plan for consideration of eventual adoption, while acknowledging that final adoption will include further review and public hearings and compliance with SEQR. Moved: Bill Goodman Seconded: Rod Howe TB 2016-12-12 pg. 13 Vote: Ayes – Goodman, Howe, Leary, Hunter, Bleiwas and DePaolo 12. Continue discussion on setting a public hearing regarding excluding Ithaca College from the Town of Ithaca Fire Protection District Mr. Goodman stated that he would like to move ahead with holding a public hearing and he would like to have it at the February meeting as opposed to the organizational meeting in January and Ms. Brock has information on the questions the board had at the last meeting. Mr. Goodman moved to enter closed session to seek the advice of counsel at 7:07p.m.; seconded by Ms. Leary, unanimous. Motion made to reenter open session made by Mr. Goodman at 7:13 p.m.; seconded by Mr. DePaolo, unanimous. Mr. Goodman stated that he would like to propose that we move forward and bring a resolution at the January meeting to set a public hearing for the February meeting. Board agreed 13. Consider Consent Agenda Items TB Resolution 2016 - 169 : Adopt Consent Agenda Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby approves and/or adopts the following Consent Agenda items: a. Approval of Town Board Minutes b. Town of Ithaca Abstract c. Bolton Point Abstract d. Ratify appointment of Maintenance Supervisor e. Ratify appointment of Maintenance Worker Moved: Rich DePaolo Seconded: Tee-Ann Hunter Vote: Ayes – DePaolo, Hunter, Goodman, Leary, Howe and Bleiwas TB Resolution 2016 - 169a: Approval of Minutes of the November 7, 2016 Whereas, the draft Minutes of the November 7, 2016 meeting of the Town Board have been submitted for review and approval, now therefore be it Resolved, that the Town Board hereby approves the submitted minutes as the final minutes of the November 7, 2016 meeting of the Ithaca Town Board. TB Resolution 2016 - 169b: Town of Ithaca Abstract Whereas the following numbered vouchers have been presented to the Ithaca Town Board for approval of payment; and TB 2016-12-12 pg. 14 Whereas the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now therefore be it Resolved that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers in total for the amounts indicated. VOUCHER NOS. 1558 - 1616 General Fund Townwide 44,750.75 General Fund Part-Town 644.90 Highway Fund Part-Town 13,117.57 Water Fund 561,707.58 Sewer Fund 48,908.64 Risk Retention Fund 89.00 Fire Protection Fund 510,000.00 TOTAL 1,179,218.44 TB Resolution 2016-169c: Bolton Point Abstract Whereas, the following numbered vouchers for the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission have been presented to the governing Town Board for approval of payment; and Whereas, the said vouchers have been audited for payment by the said Town Board; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the governing Town Board hereby authorizes the payment of the said vouchers. Voucher Numbers: 491-536 Check Numbers: 16845 - 16890 Capital Impr/Repl Project $134,808.23 Operating Fund $ 93,729.80 TOTAL $228,538.03 Less Prepaid $ 921.80 TOTAL $227,616.23 TB Resolution 2016 – 169d: Ratify Promotional Appointment of Maintenance Supervisor Whereas, there is a vacancy in the full time position of Maintenance Supervisor in the Public Works Department due to the creation of the position for 2017; and Whereas, the Highway Superintendent has determined through interview and evaluation that Joseph Hulbert, Maintenance Worker, possesses the necessary knowledge, skills and ability to satisfactorily perform the duties of the Maintenance Supervisor; and TB 2016-12-12 pg. 15 Whereas, the Highway Superintendent has promotionally appointed Joseph Hulbert to the Maintenance Supervisor position, effective December 25, 2016; now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify the Highway Superintendent’s provisional non-competitive promotional appointment of Joseph Hulbert as a full time Maintenance Supervisor for the Public Works Department, effective December 25, 2016; and be it further Resolved, this is a 40 hours a week position, at the 2017 hourly wage of $28.66, which is an estimated annual salary of $59,612.80, in Job Classification “V”, with full time benefits from accounts A1620.100, A5132.100, A7110.100, F8340.100 and G8120.100; and be it further Resolved, the appointee must successfully complete a mandatory eight (8) week probationary period, as determined by the Highway Superintendent; and be it further Resolved, the said appointment is a provisional non-competitive appointment pending the results from the next promotional civil service exam for this position. TB Resolution 2016 – 169e: Ratification of Highway Superintendent’s Appointment of Maintenance Worker Whereas, there is a vacancy in the full time position of Maintenance Worker for the Public Works Department due to a promotion; and Whereas, the Interview Committee interviewed three internal and three external candidates from an open recruitment; and Whereas, the Committee has determined that Patrick Barnes, Motor Equipment Operator, possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of Maintenance Worker; and Whereas, Jim Weber, Highway Superintendent/Director of Public Works, appointed Patrick Barnes as Maintenance Worker, effective December 25, 2016; now, therefore be it Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby ratify the appointment made by the Highway Superintendent/Director of Public Works, of Patrick Barnes as Maintenance Worker, effective December 25, 2016; and be it further Resolved, this is a 40 hours a week position, at the hourly wage of $26.59, which is an estimated annual salary of $55,307 from account numbers A1620.100, A5132.100, A7110.100, F8340.100 and G8120.100, in Job Classification “IV”, with full time benefits; and be it further Resolved, the said appointee must successfully complete a mandatory eight (8) week probationary period, as determined by the Highway Superintendent/Director of Public Works. TB 2016-12-12 pg. 16 14. Report of Town Committees, Intermunicipal Organizations and Town Officials Mr. Goodman reported: a. looking at committee assignments and if anyone wants any changes, they should let him know, adding that he wasn’t looking at any big changes, and b. South Hill Trail open forum was held with a lot of people there, especially adjoining land owners. Some in favor, some not. Some owners are saying they believe they own the property. This will be an ongoing topic, and c. The historic house has been moved and he passed along pictures taken by Ms. Fogarty. A neighbor was not happy with the process and Ms. Ritter took quite some time to explain it to him, and d. He would like to bring the INHS request for tax abatements on community land trust properties to the board in January or February, and e. The City has asked for $5k toward the Parks Study and he suggested that we contribute if the consultants will also ask about our town parks and trail and their usage and give $3K. Mr. DePaolo asked if we could see the draft survey prior to committing funds and Mr. Goodman thought they would and with that condition, the board would consider the $3K and f. reviewed the special meeting and year end agendas The Board discussed the recent Tompkins County Housing Summit and decided that a more in depth discussion should happen at a study session. Highlights – Ms. Bleiwas talked about the need to ensure there is public transportation available which Ms. Leary echoed and added that we can’t wait for funds from other entities for public transportation. Ms. Leary also thought that the town needs to decide that housing is a priority. Thinking about the town paying for some things to make development more affordable. Mr. Howe thought the town is in an interesting position to solve some of these problems with the nodes we have identified but added that there should be more integration between municipalities around the housing issue(s). Ms. Hunter agreed with everyone and stated that we seem to bear the responsibility for meeting the middle income housing needs and we can do it well or very badly and we need to coordinate regionally and look at requiring developers to include affordable housing for middle income. We also need to understand how we are going to fund or attract funding for these housing needs when construction costs are so high. 15. Review of Correspondence Motion made by Mr. Goodman at 7:45 p.m. to enter executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person, seconded by Ms. Hunter, unanimous. Motion made to reenter open session at 8:00 p.m., seconded by Mr. DePaolo, unanimous. Motion made to adjourn by Ms. Bleiwas at 8:01 p.m., seconded by Ms. Hunter, unanimous. Submittec Paulette Terwilliger, Town Clerk TB 2016-12-12 pg.17 Page 1 of 2 Town of Ithaca 2016 Sustainability Progress Report Prepared by Nick Goldsmith, Sustainability Planner December 7, 2016 Secured over $150,000 in grant funding  Awarded $103,940 by Partners for Places for the Green Building Policy project (see below); half from national consortium of foundations, half from Park Foundation  Awarded $47,732 by Park Foundation for shared Sustainability Planner position  Administered two existing grants (NYSERDA and Park) Kicked off Green Building Policy project  Will involve a comprehensive study of policy tools that the Town & City of Ithaca can use to incentivize or mandate green building standards for new construction  Main deliverables include green building policy study, development forecast, and outreach  Near end of consultant selection process Completed Residential Energy Score Project  Led effort to create a voluntary residential energy score program for homes within the five participating municipalities  Program document endorsed and/or supported by all five municipalities  NYSERDA now considering regional pilot programs, thanks in part to our efforts  Program to be implemented as soon as funding allows; currently exploring options for program host and funding Launched Energize NY Financing program  Uses innovative Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) model to offer long-term low-cost financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in commercially-owned buildings  Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca were the first two upstate NY communities to offer this program Page 2 of 2 Town of Ithaca 2016 Sustainability Progress Report (continued) Continued publication of Ithaca Sustainability newsletter  Now over 575 subscribers  Also Facebook page (now nearly 475 likes)  Readers are not only locals, but also organizations at a regional and national level Supported many local initiatives through participation in steering committees, free meeting space, and promotion:  Tompkins County Energy Roadmap; Ithaca 2030 District; Community Choice Aggregation working group (project of TCCOG); Sustainability Center; Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan; Energy Smart Community; Community Energy Coordination; TCCPI Developed and strengthened relationships with local, regional, and national organizations  U.S. Department of Energy  Pacific Northwest National Laboratories  Urban Sustainability Directors Network  Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships  The Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities  Energize NY  NYSERDA  Various municipal sustainability departments Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 1   STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW FINDINGS STATEMENT  Town of Ithaca Town Board  Maplewood Graduate and Professional Student Housing Redevelopment Project  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________  Pursuant to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act – SEQR) of the Environmental  Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617, the Town of Ithaca Town Board, as an Involved Agency,  makes the following findings:    Name of Action:  Maplewood Graduate and Professional Student Housing       Redevelopment Project.    Description of Action:      The project involves demolishing the existing Maplewood Apartments  housing complex, located between Maple Avenue and Mitchell Street,  Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.’s 63.‐2‐1, 63.‐2‐2, 63.‐2‐3, 63.‐2‐10.2, and  63.‐2‐14, and redeveloping the +/‐ 17 acre site with 474 residential units  (studios and 1‐4 bedroom units) in a mix of townhomes, stacked flats,  and multi‐family apartment buildings.  The project will also include  some small retail, new interior streets, parking areas, pedestrian  facilities, open spaces, storm water facilities, and a community center.    Agency Jurisdiction:  Town of Ithaca Planning Board ‐ Lead Agency for the environmental   review. Town Planning Board actions include Site Plan Approval &   Special Permit. Town of Ithaca Town Board action includes enactment   of local law rezoning property from High Density Residential (HDR) to   Planned Development Zone (PDZ).    FEIS Accepted by Lead Agency:  November 22, 2016    FEIS Filed:         November 30, 2016    Findings Statement Adopted:     xx, xx, 2016 (TBD)      I. INTRODUCTION    Compliance with State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR)    This document is a Findings Statement that pertains to the proposed Maplewood Graduate and  Professional Student Housing Redevelopment project.  It is prepared pursuant to, and as required by,  6 NYCRR Part 617.11.  The Town of Ithaca Planning Board is the Lead Agency and is responsible for  considering Site Plan Approval and Special Permit.  The Town of Ithaca Town Board action includes  enactment of a local law rezoning property from High Density Residential (HDR) to Planned  Development Zone (PDZ). This Findings Statement is based upon the facts and conclusions in (1) the  Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the project, received on August 2, 2016, revised on  September 13, 2016 and accepted by the Town of Ithaca Planning Board on September 20, 2016, and  (2) the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), received on November 8, 2016, revised on  November 17, 2016 and November 22, 2016, and accepted by the Planning Board on November 22,  2016.    This Findings Statement demonstrates that the Town of Ithaca Town Board, as an Involved Agency,  has complied with all of the applicable procedural requirements of Part 617 in reviewing this matter,  Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 2 and that the Town Board has given due consideration to the above‐referenced documents prepared  in conjunction with this action.  Further, this Findings Statement contains the facts and conclusions in  the DEIS and FEIS relied upon by the Town of Ithaca Town Board to support future decisions related  to these documents.    Potential Environmental Impacts Leading to Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement     Potential impacts were identified in the Final Scoping Document related to the proposed Maplewood  Graduate and Professional Student Housing Redevelopment project, which was accepted by the  Town of Ithaca Planning Board on July 19, 2016.  The identified impacts include the following:    A. Land Use and Zoning: increased density, increased allowable building height, change in zoning  from High Density residential (HDR) to Planned Development Zone (PDZ) to allow increased  density, compatibility with surrounding land uses and with the Town of Ithaca Comprehensive  Plan.    B. Soils and Topography: construction on slopes greater than 15%, increase in impervious cover,  tree and vegetation removal, soil erosion and sedimentation control, excavation and removal of  materials (truck routing discussed in “Construction and Demolition Activities”), construction on  land with possible shallow depth to water table.     C. Water Resources: increased runoff and potential flooding, soil erosion and sedimentation control  (related to stormwater impacts), changes in drainage patterns, degradation of water quality from  urban pollutants.    D. Transportation and Circulation: increased traffic on existing street network, increased population  utilizing public transit, pedestrian and bicycle networks, increased number of parking spaces on  site, impacts to existing fire, ambulance and police access to the area.    E. Utilities: increased water service demands/usage where there is insufficient water service  capacity, increased sewer service demands/usage, increased demand/usage on telephone, cable  television, telecommunications and high‐speed internet accessibility, impact of light spillage onto  adjacent parcels.    F. Aesthetic Resources and Neighborhood Character: compatibility with and relationship to existing  development adjacent to and in the vicinity of the proposal (in terms of architectural style, scale,  density, building heights), visual impact of the proposed development on the surrounding  neighborhood and the community at large.    G. Community Services: greater demand on emergency services, solid waste management,  educational services, health care services, recreation facilities.    H. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions/Effect of Project on The Use and Conservation of Energy:  analysis of project GHG emissions as they relate to increased energy usage, energy efficiency in  buildings and in project design, energy conservation measures, use of renewable energy sources.    I. Construction and Demolition Activities: generation of noise, dust and vibration during  construction, impacts on neighborhood related to hours of construction and construction on  weekends, impacts related to contractor parking, construction traffic on existing street network  (truck routing plan).    Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 3   II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS    A.  Land Use and Zoning    Impacts and Proposed Mitigation  The Maplewood Graduate and Professional Student Housing Redevelopment project involves a  significant increase in density, from the 170 unit/372 bed development that exists on the site to a 474  unit/887 bed development that will exist after completion of the project.  The existing one‐story  structures will be replaced with a mix of 4–story apartment buildings and 2½ to 3‐story townhomes  and stacked flats. There will be no change in the residential land use characteristic or the  graduate/professional‐student population demographic that will live in the Maplewood  development.      The Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan recommends focusing new residential development in areas  near major employment centers and the City of Ithaca boundary.  The Maplewood project meets the  Plan’s recommendation, as it is located on an infill site within both the Town and City of Ithaca. The  project is also next to the Cornell University campus, about 1.2 miles east of downtown Ithaca, and  within a 10 to 20 minute walk of East Hill Plaza and the center of Ithaca’s Collegetown area.      The Comprehensive Plan also recommends denser, mixed‐use development in the Mitchell  Street/Maple Avenue/Pine Tree Road area, which includes the Maplewood site. The Plan has  designated the Maplewood project site as an area where traditional neighborhood development  (TND) would be appropriate. The project involves a change in the town’s zoning from the current  “High Density Residential” zoning designation to a “Planned Development Zone” (PDZ).      The PDZ language for Maplewood utilizes a form‐based code, TND zoning approach that includes  design standards for many elements of the development. The height and density of buildings within  the project will be mitigated through design that is sensitive to the surrounding area, particularly the  residential neighborhoods along Mitchell Street on the south side of the project and along the East  Hill Recreation Way on the west side of the project.  Specific mitigations related to aesthetics and  building design are described below in Section F. Aesthetic Resources and Neighborhood Character.   Discussion and Findings    The Town Board finds that:    The form‐based zoning approach and PDZ language will provide clarity in guiding site planning for the  redevelopment and will minimize adverse environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable.      B. Soils and Topography    Impacts and Proposed Mitigation  Construction of this project will take place in several phases over the course of 18 months.  Phases 1‐ 4 will include the demolition of the existing Maplewood structures, followed by site preparation,  which will include clearing vegetation, establishing access roadways and construction staging areas,  and installing temporary erosion control measures, foundation drains and permanent stormwater  basins. Temporary erosion control measures will include the placement of silt fence, curb inlet  protections, stabilized stone construction entrances, soil cover and temporary seeding, check dams,  and dust control measures.  All details of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan will be incorporated  Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 4 into a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that meets the requirements of the NYS  Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), under the State Pollutant Discharge  Elimination System (SPDES) and the Town of Ithaca requirements for stormwater management.  The  SWPPP will be reviewed and approved by the Town of Ithaca Public Works Department and the  NYSDEC as part of the site plan review process.  Per NYSDEC requirements, development areas within  each of the phases will generally be delineated to limit disturbance to five acres at any given time.      The site largely consists of man‐made fill from previous development, along with a few areas with  steep slopes. There are also some areas where the depth to water table is shallow.  As proposed, the  steepest portions of the property (slopes of 15% or more) will remain undisturbed.  Soil stabilization  will be accomplished by using soil covers and temporary seeding, with mulching and/or hydro‐ seeding to be applied to areas with low slopes that have been stripped of natural vegetation, and rip‐ rapping, matting and/or sodding for permanent soil stabilization. The project also will include the  installation of foundation drains, which will mitigate impacts to areas with shallow depth to water  table.    The project will preserve some of the existing vegetation on the site, but there will be tree and  vegetation loss and an overall increase in impervious surface (approx. 1.3 acres).  The project will  include significant re‐landscaping of the site, which will mitigate the impacts of vegetation loss as well  as provide screening between the development and the surrounding neighborhoods.  The SWPPP for  the project will also include measures to mitigate the increase of impervious surface as a result of the  project (discussed in greater detail below, C. Water Resources).    Please see below Section I. Construction and Demolition Activities for findings related specifically to  construction and demolition activities, including excavation and removal of materials, construction  staging, contractor parking, impacts related to dust, noise and vibration during construction,  construction hours, etc.    Discussion and Findings    The Town Board finds that:    Although the project will disturb a significant portion of the existing site, the proposed plans appear  to be sensitive to the site and the surrounding area, and will involve the least amount of disturbance  that is necessary for the project.  The proposed mitigations noted above will minimize adverse  environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable, and are expected to be incorporated as  conditions of Planning Board site plan approval.    C. Water Resources    Impacts and Proposed Mitigation  The proposed development will result in an increase of 1.3 acres of impervious surface, increasing the  potential for flooding, erosion, and increased pollutant export if not mitigated. Changes to the  existing drainage patterns of the site will also occur as the land is re‐graded to construct buildings,  parking areas, and roads. In the absence of stormwater controls, both runoff volume and peak  discharge rate will increase as a result of the proposed project.     Water quality treatment for the project will be achieved through the construction of rain gardens, bio  retention filters, vegetated swales and other green infrastructure practices.  Treatment will also  Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 5 involve the incorporation of on‐site stormwater storage basins that will serve as sediment basins  during construction and as permanent stormwater facilities after construction.  All erosion control  measures and post‐construction related permanent stormwater management practices will meet  NYSDEC design and implementation guidelines.  As noted in the Soils and Topography section above,  all details of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan will be incorporated into a Stormwater Pollution  Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that meets the requirements of the NYSDEC, under the State Pollutant  Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) and the Town of Ithaca requirements for stormwater  management.  The SWPPP will be reviewed and approved by the Town of Ithaca Public Works  Department and the NYSDEC as part of the site plan review process.      The on‐site stormwater storage basins, combined with underground detention basins, will control  rates of runoff from the site during the 1, 2, 10, 25 and 100‐year design storms.  Both the stormwater  practices and the stormwater infrastructure within the site will require ongoing maintenance to  ensure proper functioning and long‐term pollutant removal performance.  A formal Operation,  Maintenance, and Reporting Agreement will be developed between the Applicant and the Town. The  Agreement will list the requirements for long‐term operational and maintenance responsibilities for  all applicable stormwater facilities related to the project. The Agreement will also give the Town the  ultimate authority, at the expense of the Applicant, to implement any action needed to maintain the  functions of the stormwater infrastructure in the event that the Applicant does not undertake such  actions themselves. The Operations, Maintenance, and Reporting Agreement will be a required  condition of the site plan approval.    Discussion and Findings    The Town Board finds that:    While the project will result in an increase in stormwater runoff and impacts to water quality, the EIS  has adequately addressed these impacts with proposals for implementing necessary mitigation  measures.  The mitigation measures will be developed further in the required SWPPP and in the site  plan materials, and will need to be reviewed and approved by the Town of Ithaca Public Works  Department and the NYSDEC.  The proposal calls for construction‐related erosion control measures,  which, if properly installed and maintained, should adequately control sediment laden runoff from  leaving the site. The proposed design and proper installation of permanent stormwater facilities that  address water quality and runoff impacts, along with continuous and long‐term maintenance of these  facilities, will minimize adverse environmental impacts related to water resources to the maximum  extent practicable.     D. Transportation and Circulation    Impacts and Proposed Mitigation  The traffic evaluation in the EIS studied traffic volumes projected from the full build‐out of the  Maplewood re‐development project and the resulting impacts on Mitchell Street, Maple Avenue and  nearby intersections.  The study included an analysis of existing conditions, along with no‐build and  build scenarios.  The 327 Eddy Street Mixed Use Apartment Building, Dryden South Mixed Use  Project, Collegetown Crossing, Collegetown Terrace Apartments and 209‐215 Dryden Road projects  (all located in the City of Ithaca) were taken into account in the calculations, as these nearby projects  had either been recently approved, were under construction or were under review by the City of  Ithaca Planning Board at the time of the Maplewood EIS Scoping process.  In addition, the study  Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 6 examined the cumulative impacts of the Maplewood project combined with approved and recently  completed projects within an approximate 2/3 mile radius of the project.     According to the traffic study, the Maplewood project will generate approximately 78 entering/68  exiting vehicle trips during the weekday AM peak hour and 55 entering/68 exiting vehicle trips during  the PM peak hour.  These increases and the differences between 2016 Existing Conditions, 2018 No  Action Conditions and Maplewood Full Development are reflected in the study results shown in  Tables 3.4‐2, 3.4‐4 and 3.4‐5 of the DEIS and the revised traffic study results on pages 103 and 104 of  the FEIS.  The tables show that nearly all study intersections currently operate and will continue to  operate at level of service (LOS) C or better, with the exception of the Pine Tree Road/Maple Ave  intersection (in the eastbound left movement) which currently operates at LOS D.  That intersection  will remain at LOS D after full buildout of the Maplewood project, so the project will not have a  significant impact on that intersection. The only intersection in the traffic study that showed a change  in LOS from the 2018 No Action Conditions to Full Development was the Maple Avenue/Veteran’s  Place, where the AM and PM peak Northbound‐Veteran’s Place movement both fell from a LOS A to a  LOS B.      Although the project does not significantly affect the LOS efficiency at the study intersections, traffic  generated by the project will exacerbate existing problems with speeding on Mitchell Street and  Maple Avenue. To mitigate this, the FEIS notes a number of streetscape improvements that contain  perceptual traffic calming measures, such as curbing and landscaping.  These improvements, coupled  with raised crosswalks and other mitigations, will frame the roadway and narrow the field of vision,  thereby influencing driver behavior.  The improvements include:   Installation of curbing and associated drainage, asphalt milling and repaving, landscaping and  street trees on Mitchell Street and Maple Avenue along the project frontage   Installation of street trees and other landscaping in front of Cornell’s High Voltage Lab on  Mitchell Street   Installation of raised crosswalks at the intersections of the East Ithaca Recreation Way at  Mitchell Street and Maple Avenue    Additionally, the applicant proposes to contribute $30,000 toward the installation of traffic calming  measures located outside of the project area, along Mitchell Street and Maple Avenue, including:   Speed humps on the 700 block of Mitchell Street and other areas determined by the town/city   Signage on Mitchell Street to alert motorists of the need for reduced speed entering the  project area    Regarding the existing and proposed pedestrian and bicycle network, the project’s internal elements  will include a system of sidewalks and connections throughout the site.  Along the frontage, the  project will include a new sidewalk along Maple Avenue that will connect to the existing sidewalk on  that road in the City of Ithaca, and a redeveloped sidewalk along Mitchell Street. The East Ithaca  Recreation Way traverses through the project site and will be enhanced with landscaping as part of  the project.  The proposed cross walks noted above will improve the connections to the East Ithaca  Recreation Way.    As there will be an increase in the population at Maplewood, the project also includes an increase in  the number of parking spaces on the site.  The EIS indicates that the 887‐bed project will generate a  need for up to 424 parking spaces, given the historic parking needs and trends of the Maplewood  graduate/professional student population, and the presence and heavy use of existing public transit  Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 7 and other alternative modes of transportation readily accessible in the area. The project includes the  implementation of a “Traffic Demand Management” plan (TDM) to mitigate any potential impacts  related to the lack of on‐site parking for the project.  TDMs will also help alleviate the demand on the  road network.  As part of the site plan review, the Planning Board should require that the applicant  commit to implementing the list of TDM strategies that are recommended on pages 3‐42 and 3‐43 of  the DEIS.    Regarding public transit service and access, the area currently contains many designated transit stops  for the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) bus service along Maple Avenue, including at least  two that are located within ¼ mile of the project.  The northern portion of the project is well served  by TCAT routes 82 and 92.  There is no TCAT bus service along Mitchell Street, so residents living  along the south end of the Maplewood development will need to walk approximately 1,000 feet (less  than ¼ mile) to the Maple Avenue stops to catch the bus to Cornell, East Hill Plaza, and downtown  Ithaca.  The northern portion of the Maplewood project that is located within the City of Ithaca  municipal boundary includes the installation of a new bus shelter and bus turnaround area to serve  the residents of the development.    Discussion and Findings     The Town Board finds that:    Except for the Mitchell Street/Ithaca Road intersection, the levels of service (LOS) for the study  intersections do not fall below LOS C. However, at many intersections, additional seconds of delay  will occur as a result of the project.  The additional delays will add to the existing traffic issues and  frustrations noted by many residents who have commented orally and in writing through the EIS  process.      The EIS includes a number of strategies that will mitigate the impacts of the projected increase in  traffic related to the project and also slow traffic down as it enters the larger Belle Sherman and  Bryant Park neighborhoods.  The EIS also includes several solutions to offset the reduced parking that  will be supplied for the project.  The Planning Board is expected to require the relevant mitigation  measures noted above and in the EIS to be incorporated into the project as part of the site plan  review, as the proposed measures will minimize adverse environmental impacts related to  transportation to the maximum extent practicable.    E. Utilities     Impacts and Proposed Mitigation    Water: The project site lies within the Town of Ithaca Water Improvement Areas, with water being  supplied by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (Bolton Point) for domestic  use and firefighting purposes.  The Pine Tree Road water storage tank services this area.  The Town  hired GHD, Inc. as a consultant to study the water demands of the East Hill service area.  GHD, Inc.  evaluated existing and future conditions, including future demands from the Maplewood project  (draft report entitled Town of Ithaca's East Hill Water Study).  The study indicates that there is  adequate pressure and flow to service the new Maplewood Project and surrounding service area,  however, the required 3‐day water storage capacity cannot be met because the 200,000 gallon Pine  Tree water storage tank is undersized.         Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 8 The GHD, Inc. study indicates that the Town requires a 400,000 gallon tank to meet the current 3‐day  storage capacity demand. The Maplewood development will add an additional daily demand of  45,900 gallons per day (x 3‐day storage capacity = approx. 140,000 gallons per day).   The overall  combined demand will necessitate a 600,000 gallon tank in order to accommodate the Maplewood  development, additional small‐scale development on Park Lane, Strawberry Hill Road and Slaterville  Road, and other infrastructure upgrades.   Discussions have commenced with the Project Sponsor and representatives of Cornell University to  ensure that the East Hill Water System be upgraded with an approximately 600,000 gallon water  storage tank.  Cornell University will convey land to the Town to provide a site on which the new  water storage tank will be located.   The parties are working cooperatively towards a solution to the  water storage capacity inadequacy issue.  To assure that demands for the new water service can be  met, no occupancy of the Maplewood development should be allowed until the new 600,000 gallon  tank is installed and operational.     The water system for the existing Maplewood Apartments will be replaced with 1,700+/‐ feet of new  8‐inch ductile iron water main, a new fire meter to improve flow rates during fire events, new  hydrants and other system improvements.  The sequencing of removing the old infrastructure and  replacing it with new infrastructure needs to be carefully planned so that fire protection is  maintained throughout the site during project demolition and construction phases.  Specific existing  hydrants must remain active during demolition and foundation installation, and wood framing must  not be permitted until the new hydrants on the new distribution system are installed and active.       Sewer: The proposed development will require new sewer infrastructure.  The plan includes 2,000+/‐  feet of 8‐inch PVC sewer main with each apartment building and townhome having a separate sewer  lateral.  The existing connection to the sanitary sewer line, located along the East Ithaca Recreation  Way, will be maintained.  The DEIS analyzed the capacity of the sewer system to handle the  additional sanitary sewer load from the development.  The analysis determined that there is  sufficient capacity in the Town of Ithaca sewer pipe mains to convey the additional flows from the  project site to the jointly‐owned Town and City of Ithaca Mitchell Street interceptors.  Based on  communications with the City of Ithaca, it was also determined that there is sufficient capacity in the  existing jointly owned sewer interceptor (the main containing City and Town combined flows) to  convey the additional flows to the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant (IAWWTP).      Analysis of cumulative flows for approved, but yet to be developed projects in the City, with the  Maplewood project, confirmed City of Ithaca staff’s determination that there is available capacity in  the interceptor sewer lines of the existing mains from the City/Town line to the IAWWTP for these  future flows.   Based on these determinations, no significant impacts to the sewer supply or  connections are anticipated.      Telephone, Cable TV, Internet: The DEIS indicates that updated telecommunications facilities will  provide service to the development and that they will be served by an independent  telecommunications provider.  Given the availability of these services to the site, no deficiency in the  provision of telecommunications facilities is anticipated.         Lighting: Outdoor lighting will include lighting for sidewalks, drive lanes, and parking areas.  With  proper planning and design, light spillage onto neighboring property can be minimized while still  providing adequate lighting for public safety.  Proposed outdoor light fixture details (cut sheets) will  need to be submitted as part of the site plan submission to ensure compliance with the Town’s  Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 9 Outdoor Lighting Law and a photometric plan will also need to be reviewed by the Planning Board to  insure light trespass to neighboring properties is minimized.      Discussion and Findings    The Town Board finds that:    No adverse impacts related to utility services are anticipated if the above described mitigation  elements and site plan requirements are implemented. The proposed mitigations will serve to  minimize adverse environmental impacts related to utilities to the maximum extent practicable, and  are expected to be incorporated as conditions of Planning Board site plan approval.   F. Aesthetic Resources and Neighborhood Character     Impacts and Proposed Mitigation  The character of the neighborhood surrounding the project is a mix of single‐family homes,  apartment complexes, and industrial/institutional structures of varying heights, architectural styles  and building massing. The DEIS states that there is no predominant architectural style in the  neighborhood around the Maplewood project, when in fact the Craftsman, Farmhouse and Bungalow  styles are predominant architectural housing styles in the overall neighborhood, accounting for 35%  of all structures that make up the neighborhood (or more than 40%, if including the “vinyl” craftsman  styles in the adjacent Belle Sherman cottages project – designs that were specifically chosen to blend  in with the surrounding neighborhood).      The applicant originally chose the “Warehouse or Railroad Vernacular” style for the entire  Maplewood project.  According to the neighborhood assessment in the DEIS, this style was among  the least dominant architectural styles found in the neighborhood, and was particularly out of  character with the residential buildings along the Mitchell Street frontage.    The FEIS, however, contains a modified architectural design for the Mitchell Street frontage that is in  character with the existing historic neighborhood along Mitchell Street.  The new plan also includes  smaller townhomes and similar architectural features for two of the apartment buildings along the  East Ithaca Recreation Way that face Worth Street in the City of Ithaca.        In terms of visual impacts, there are no scenic resources identified in the Town of Ithaca Scenic  Resource Inventory that will be impacted by the proposed development. The development will be  very visible from Mitchell Street, Maple Avenue, the Belle Sherman Cottages development located  immediately west of the project, and also along some of the adjacent residential streets in the City of  Ithaca.  However, the visual impacts of the project will be significantly mitigated by these measures  described in the DEIS and FEIS: (1) re‐designing the architectural styles of the Mitchell Street  structures to better blend in with the existing Mitchell Street neighborhood, (2) setting the project  further back from the East Ithaca Recreation Way and having smaller town homes and buildings with  similarly re‐designed features across from Worth Street and (3) adding significant and varied  landscaping throughout the project and along all sides of the property.  These mitigation measures,  along with other site elements such as signage and lighting, will be evaluated by the Planning Board  as part of site plan review.         Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 10   Discussion and Findings    The Town Board finds that:    The project’s impact on views will be significantly mitigated by the architectural re‐designs, additional  setbacks, smaller townhomes, and vegetative buffering noted above and further described in the  DEIS and FEIS for the project. The proposed mitigations will serve to minimize adverse environmental  impacts related to aesthetic resources and neighborhood character to the maximum extent  practicable, and are expected to be incorporated as conditions of Planning Board site plan approval.    G. Community Services    Impacts and Proposed Mitigation  The increase in the Maplewood resident population will increase demands on community services  such as police and fire protection, solid waste management, educational services, health care services  and recreation.  The EIS adequately documents that full development of the Maplewood  development will not have a significant impact on these services.      The Ithaca Fire Department is responsible for fire and emergency medical service calls to East Hill in  the Town of Ithaca (Bangs ambulance also responds to emergency medical calls).  The two  development entrances will be easily accessed by Ithaca Fire Department (IFD) apparatus. Final  project road designs will be evaluated by the IFD during site plan review.      In terms of police services, the EIS contains correspondence from Jamie Williamson of the Ithaca  Police Department (IPD), stating that IPD is more than capable of handling the added police services  anticipated from the Maplewood project.  The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Department and NYS Police  will respond to the portion of the site in the Town of Ithaca utilizing the “closest car” concept.    Regarding solid waste management, the Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center has  indicated in the EIS that they have the capacity to handle the additional waste generated by the  project.  The Center is currently operating at 18% of the facility’s solid waste capacity and 35% of its  recyclables capacity.     In terms of educational services, the EIS notes that the existing Maplewood project has had an  average of 4 elementary school‐aged children over the last 5 years.  The EIS anticipates that number  to increase to 10 total elementary school‐aged children with the increase in Maplewood residents.   The Belle Sherman Elementary School can accommodate 360 students and currently enrolls 334.  The  increase in elementary school‐age children will not have a significant impact on the Ithaca City School  District capacity or operations.      Related to health care services, all of the residents of Maplewood will be connected to Cornell  University, with access to Gannett Health Services and health insurance through Cornell.  The project  is not increasing the number of graduate and professional students that are attending Cornell.   Gannett Health Services has sufficient capacity to accommodate all of the graduate and professional  students, whether they all live in Maplewood or in other areas.    Finally, with regard to recreational facilities, the existing East Ithaca Recreation Way will be enhanced  with new landscaping, fencing and other amenities, which will be a positive impact for users of the  trail.  The overall re‐development of the Maplewood site will allow for several new recreational paths  Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 11 throughout the development, along with landscaped seating areas, new playgrounds, open areas for  passive recreation and other features.    Discussion and Findings    The Town Board finds that:    The Maplewood project will provide adequate police and fire protection, solid waste management,  educational services and health care services.  These services, along with the increase in recreational  amenities related to the development, will serve to minimize adverse environmental impacts on  community services to the maximum extent practicable.    H. Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Effect of Proposal on the Use and Conservation of Energy    Impacts and Proposed Mitigation  According to the DEIS, the existing Maplewood development generated 1,258,000 kg CO2 per year in  greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, utilizing natural gas as the primary energy source.  The proposed  development, with more than double the population and a significant increase in the number of  buildings and potential energy usage, will generate 1,388,000 kg CO2 per year.  The DEIS included an  analysis of the amount of GHG emissions related to the construction of the project, including the  energy used to prepare the site and construct the buildings, and the number of vehicular miles  traveled by workers coming to and from the site from their residences.    The DEIS and FEIS state that the developer of the Maplewood project is committed to using only  electricity as the project’s energy source and that the project will further incorporate many of the  mitigation measures listed in the NYSDEC’s “Guide For Assessing Energy Use And Greenhouse Gas  Emissions In An Environmental Impact Statement.” Additionally, the project will incorporate all of the  energy conservation measures listed in Table 5.2 of the DEIS (Chapter 5, page 5‐4).     The FEIS expands upon the energy commitment by stating that the developer will (1) obtain Energy  Star certification for the project, which includes third party testing and inspections, and (2) purchase  100% of the energy used for the project from renewable sources, with “renewable source” defined as  a source that is not depleted when it is used, such as solar, wind and hydro power.      Discussion and Findings    The Town Board finds that:    The proposal to commit to obtain Energy Star certification and purchase renewable energy for 100%  of the project, combined with constructing buildings to Zero Energy Building standards and  incorporating the majority of the NYSDEC’s mitigation measures listed in the guide noted above, will  serve to minimize adverse environmental impacts related to greenhouse gas emissions to the  maximum extent practicable.  These mitigation measures are expected to be incorporated as  conditions of Planning Board site plan approval.    I. Construction and Demolition Activities    Impacts and Proposed Mitigation  Construction‐related traffic to and from the project site will be generated by workers, material and  equipment delivery, and hauled‐away site materials related to the demolition of the existing  Maplewood development.  The number and type of vehicles will vary, depending on the phase of  Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 12 construction.  As mentioned in Section B‐Soils and Topography (above), construction of this project  will take place in several phases over the course of 18 months.  Phases 1‐4 will include the demolition  of the existing Maplewood structures, followed by site preparation, which will include clearing  vegetation, establishing access roadways and construction staging areas, and installing temporary  erosion control measures, foundation drains and permanent stormwater basins.     Construction of the project will generate noise, dust and vibration from equipment, construction  vehicles, worker traffic, and delivery vehicles.  Noise levels caused by construction activities will also  vary depending on the phase of construction.  To mitigate noise impacts to adjacent and nearby  residences, noise‐producing construction‐related activities on the site at or above 85 decibels “will be  limited to the hours of 8am to 6pm, Monday ‐ Friday/Saturday” (Draft EIS, page 4‐9).       The Final EIS (Response 29D, page 68 and Response73F, page 71) states that the developer  anticipates that there will be a need to work weekends.  This means that there is a chance that the  project could potentially produce significant levels of noise between 8am and 6pm every day of the  week for an unspecified amount of time (as it depends upon on the phase of construction).      The project will employ various methods of control to minimize excessive dust associated with earth  moving, such as site grading, back filling, and excavation.  These methods include the use of soil  compaction, water sprinkling, and the use of crushed stone or gravel along construction roads. By  controlling the sources of dust, no significant adverse impacts are expected to occur.    Construction staging can be accommodated on site, so there is no anticipated queuing of  construction related traffic on area roadways and no long‐term street closures. In order to maintain  safe traffic conditions during construction, the project construction team will supply a person to wave  traffic with flags during any construction activities that could impact traffic or pedestrian travel.    Contractor parking, on the other hand, cannot be accommodated on site.  The proposal includes  parking for contractors and workers in the former Courtside Fitness Center parking lot located off of  Pine Tree Road (the lot behind and next to the existing Rite Aid pharmacy).  The lot has been left  vacant since the fitness center was demolished in 2008.  The location is not only large enough to  accommodate the vehicles while not impacting the nearby commercial businesses, but is within easy  walking distance to the project.      In order to haul materials and deliveries into and out of the site with the least impact to the adjacent  city neighborhoods, the project includes a truck routing plan that uses Mitchell Street as the primary  route east to either Ellis Hollow Road or to Pine Tree Road and out to NYS Route 79 East.  The  secondary traffic route includes using Maple Avenue to Pine Tree Road to Ellis Hollow Road and out  to Game Farm Road.  The variation of routes will disperse truck traffic so that no one street will bear  the full amount of construction traffic related to the project.    Discussion and Findings    The Town Board finds that:    The impacts related to construction traffic, dust, and noise will be temporary in nature and will entail  several mitigation measures.  Nevertheless, the noise and vibrations from construction have not been  mitigated and they could occur every day of the week for an unspecified amount of time.  To  adequately mitigate noise and vibration impacts to the adjacent residences around the project during  Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 13 construction, construction should be prohibited all day on Sundays and Federal holidays and work  should not be routinely scheduled for Saturdays, but could be permitted if required by extenuating  circumstances, such as severe weather, subject to approval by the Director of Code Enforcement.      The SWPPP that is submitted for the project will include mitigation for dust and debris related to the  project.  The SWPPP will be reviewed and approved by the Town of Ithaca Public Works Department  and the NYSDEC as part of the site plan review process.  The proposed truck routing plan will need to  comply with the Town of Ithaca Road Preservation Law for any portions of the plan that traverse  Town of Ithaca roads.      The proposed contractor parking site is an ideal location, as it is close enough for workers to walk to  the job site without having to take a shuttle or park on city or town streets near the site. The Planning  Board may condition approvals related to contractor parking during site plan review of the project.   Such conditions of approval could require that the parking be temporary only, with no time‐ extensions beyond completion of the Maplewood project, and site restoration once the project is  completed.    The proposed mitigations above will serve to minimize adverse environmental impacts related to  construction and demolition to the maximum extent practicable, and are expected to be  incorporated as conditions of Planning Board site plan approval.    III. DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATIVES     Several alternative development plans were presented and evaluated in the EIS, including:  A. No Action Alternative, in which the project site remains undeveloped  B. As‐of‐Right/Development In Accordance With Existing Zoning Alternative  C. Reduced‐Scale And Alternative Layout Development Scenarios  D. Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Alternative     Below is a discussion of each alternative:  A. No‐Action Alternative: An evaluation of the No‐Action Alternative is required under 6 NYCRR  617.9(b)(5) and involves the scenario where the Maplewood property remains undeveloped.  Under this scenario, none of the impacts identified in the EIS would occur.  There would be no  impacts to soils and topography, water resources, vegetation, traffic, community facilities and  utilities, or greenhouse gas emissions.  The existing development would continue to degrade,  as the quality of the development was built for a 25‐year lifetime.      The Town’s Comprehensive Plan indicates that this property is appropriate for residential  development, particularly high density development, and it is currently zoned as such. Public  water and sewer, along with bicycle and pedestrian facilities and public transit, are all  available to the site. Additionally, the property is very close to the Cornell campus and other  community services, making it a walkable and easily accessible area for residential  development.  The No‐Action Alternative is not a reasonable alternative, given the viability of  this site for development and the current zoning and availability of public amenities that  support it.     B. Development In Accordance with Existing Zoning Alternative: This Alternative includes  developing the entire Maplewood property to full build out in accordance with the current  Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 14 density for the High Density Residential (HDR) Zone and not considering the topographic  constraints or any other environmental conditions of the site. Under the existing zoning,  roughly 16.23+/‐ acres would remain in the HDR Zone, which permits single and two‐family  homes on 9,000 square foot lot sizes. The homes would be various styles, sizes and heights,  with maximum heights of 36‐feet from the lowest exterior grade, and would contain  individual driveways along an internal roadway system.  By following the existing zoning, there  could be up to 118 units in this Alternative.  As there would be no provision for preserving the  slopes, the Mitchell family cemetery or any other environmentally sensitive characteristics of  the property, this Alternative would be an environmentally damaging one.       Additionally, the development of the Maplewood project in accordance with existing   zoning would not meet the goals of the recently adopted Town of Ithaca Comprehensive   Plan, which has identified the project site as appropriate for High Density  “Traditional   Neighborhood Development” (TND) that would allow for significantly higher density than   allowed by current zoning.  Therefore, this Alternative is not preferred.    C. Reduced‐Scale and Alternative Layout Development Scenarios:  As a result of continued  review of the plans during the EIS process, the project applicants revised their original plan,  and the revised plan became the proposed action that was evaluated in the Final EIS.  The  Draft and Final EIS explored several scenarios involving either a reduction in scale or  alternative layout and design, including:      1. Shorter buildings along Mitchell Street (no more than 3 stories tall)   2. Residential style architecture for buildings along Mitchell Street (example photo with  gabled rooflines, front porches, residential windows‐fewer windows, etc.)  3. Fewer units, along with fewer corresponding parking spaces  4. Building mass variation for any apartment buildings along Mitchell Street  5. Re‐orientation of buildings to maximize solar access    A discussion of the scenarios is provided below:    1, 2, and 4 ‐ Shorter buildings along Mitchell Street; Residential style architecture; Building  mass variation for any apartment buildings along Mitchell Street ‐ The original plan for the  project, found in the Draft EIS, proposed 4‐story apartment buildings along Mitchell Street,  with modern designs, flat roofs and other non‐residential features that made the project look  institutional and out of character with the Mitchell Street neighborhood.      The revised plan found in the Final EIS removed the 4‐story apartment building along Mitchell  Street and replaced it with 2½ and 3 story townhomes containing pitched roofs, dormers,  porches, and other craftsman and bungalow residential style architectural features that make  the project blend in with the existing Mitchell Street neighborhood.  As the revised plan  eliminated the apartment building, the need to vary the building massing along Mitchell Street  (#4 above) was no longer required.  The revised plan similarly replaced the large apartment  buildings that face Worth Street on the west side of the project, located adjacent to the East  Ithaca Recreation Way, with the same 2½ and 3‐story townhomes as those planned for  Mitchell Street.    For the Maple Ave portion of the project, the proposed apartment building in the revised plan  retained its modern look, but was broken into two shorter apartment buildings, thereby  Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 15 reducing façade length and building massing.  The building massing was further reduced  through building design elements, including base‐middle‐top articulation, projected masonry  bays that create a look of a predominantly 3‐story building with an attic level, hyphens and  building material variations.  Finally, the apartment buildings along Maple Avenue and  throughout the remainder of the project were modified to include balconies, porches and  other residential features.    The revised plan found in the Final EIS is preferable to the original plan found in the Draft EIS  because the aesthetic and neighborhood impacts associated with the revised plan are  significantly reduced.   The revised plan blends in architecturally and is more in scale with the  residential character of the Mitchell Street neighborhood and the residences located adjacent  to East Ithaca Recreation Way, thereby mitigating negative impacts to those areas.  Thus, the  revised plan has become the proposed action.    3. Fewer units, along with fewer corresponding parking spaces – The Final EIS notes that, with  the introduction of the reduced‐scale townhomes along the Mitchell Street frontage noted  above, the original 474‐unit, 887‐bed plan was reduced to 443 units and 873 beds, amounting  to a 6.5% reduction of units.  The parking spaces related to the project were also reduced  proportionally with the reduced number of units, resulting in a reduction in overall impervious  project area and a more efficient site layout to accommodate the topography.  This Alternative  coincides with the revised plan, which is the proposed action.    5. Re‐orientation of buildings to maximize solar access – This Alternative explored the option of  re‐orienting the site layout such that the buildings could maximize solar PV access.  As noted in  the Draft EIS, the property is located on a diagonal grid to true north‐south and the buildings  follow multiple orientations, depending on their location.  The EIS found that re‐orienting the  buildings to maximize solar access would be negligible in terms of energy savings but that the  cost to install PV on the site was found to significantly exceed the cost of purchasing renewable  energy sources for the project.  The overall goal of renewable energy use and energy efficiency  has been adequately addressed in the Draft and Final EIS (as described in Section H of this  Findings Statement) and has been achieved with the developer’s commitment to obtaining  Energy Star certification, incorporating all of the energy conservation measures for a Zero  Energy Building, and purchasing 100% of its energy from renewable sources.  Therefore, this  Alternative is not preferred.    D. Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Alternative:  This Alternative discussed the  total annual GHG emissions for the proposed action (including proposed mitigation measures)  and included a quantitative comparison to the total GHG emissions of the alternatives listed  above, where practicable.  The Draft EIS adequately explained which alternatives listed above  were rejected and the reasons for the rejection.      The revised project plan, described in the Final EIS and noted as the proposed action amongst  the Alternatives above, will incorporate many of the mitigation measures listed in the  NYSDEC’s “Guide For Assessing Energy Use And Greenhouse Gas Emissions In An  Environmental Impact Statement.” Additionally, the project will incorporate all of the energy  conservation measures for a Zero Energy Building listed in Table 5.2 of the DEIS (Chapter 5,  page 5‐4) and will obtain Energy Star certification.  These mitigations, coupled with the  developer’s commitment to purchase 100% of the energy used for the project from  Town Board Draft Findings Statement – Maplewood Redevelopment Project, December 12, 2016 16 renewable sources, with “renewable source” defined as a source that is not depleted when it  is used, such as solar, wind and hydro power, will successfully reduce the total annual GHG  emissions for the project.    Based on an analysis of the Alternatives, the Town Board finds that:     The revised plan proposed by the applicant in the Final EIS, combined with the mitigations  proposed by the applicant in the Draft and Final EIS or required by this Findings Statement,  minimizes or mitigates adverse environmental impacts to the greatest extent practicable.  The  project is consistent with the Town of Ithaca’s Comprehensive Plan.        The project will result in a denser development that will be walkable to the Cornell campus,  the Belle Sherman Elementary School, and the East Hill Plaza commercial area and  Collegetown.  Residents of the development will have easy access to public transit and trails,  and will live in a development that blends in with the surrounding neighborhood, making the  development part of the existing community.  In terms of traffic impacts, with one exception,  the levels of service for the study intersections are not currently below LOS C, and the levels  of service are not projected to fall below LOS C in the Build scenarios.  The traffic mitigations  listed in the Draft and Final EIS and this Findings Statement will help to reduce the additional  delays at intersections and driveways the project would otherwise cause and will also help  address speeding that currently exists on Mitchell Street.     IV. CERTIFICATION OF FINDINGS TO APPROVE    Having considered the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statements, and having considered the  preceding written facts and conclusions relied on to meet the requirements of 6 NYCRR Part 617, this  Statement of Findings certifies that:     1. The requirements of 6 NYCRR Part 617 have been met; and    2. Consistent with social, economic, and other essential considerations from among the  reasonable alternatives available, the action is one that avoids or minimizes adverse  environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable, and that adverse  environmental impacts will be avoided or minimized to the maximum extent practicable by  incorporating as conditions to the decision those mitigative measures that were identified  as practicable.      Town of Ithaca Town Board    _____________________________                  ____William Goodman___________    Signature of Responsible Official           Name of Responsible Official      _________Town Supervisor_______    _______________________________       Title of Responsible Official                               Date      Town of Ithaca Town Board  Town of Ithaca Town Hall  215 North Tioga Street  Ithaca, NY 14850  11/8/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/AL 60.-1-8.2 240 Pine Tree Rd APPROVED2016-0522 Description:Niemand Softball Field - installation of new score boards w/electrical to disconnect & reconnect score boards. MKELLY 26000.00 11/15/2016 ROOFING 57.-1-1 203 PINE TREE ROAD APPROVED2016-0523 Description:Garage/workshop/studio - replace missing / damaged roof panels w/ metal roof panels to match existing. MKELLY 400.00 11/15/2016 FOUNDATION ONLY 52.-1-20 403 Coddington Rd APPROVED2016-0524 Description:FOUNDATION ONLY. BBATES 11/15/2016 ELECTRICAL ONLY 36.-1-4.5 1150-1154 Danby Rd APPROVED2016-0525 Description:Universal charging station: Tesla 50 amp 240 volt single phase / universal 40 amp 240 volt single phase DMAGNUSO 11/15/2016 ELECTRICAL ONLY 28.-1-15.1 1381 Mecklenburg Rd APPROVED2016-0526 Description:Replace service and grounding. NYSEG Job# 10300301528 DMAGNUSO 11/16/2016 ACCESSORY STRUCTURE 57.-1-8.17 104 REGENCY LANE APPROVED2016-0527 Description:Build 24' x 24' 2-car garage on slab w/electrical: reconfigure electric meters on main house - 60amp service underground to new garage. MKELLY 22500.00 11/16/2016 TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRU 33.-3-2.10 122 Ithaca Beer Dr WITHDRAW2016-0528 Description:Erect 30' x 60' frame poles & canopy, side all around (probably heater too). BBATES 11/16/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/AL 60.-1-7 957 Mitchell St APPROVED2016-0529 Description:Renovations to an existing building DMAGNUSO 59970.00 11/16/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/A 56.-3-13.5 123 Park Ln APPROVED2016-0530 Description:Remodel kitchen. Relocate laundry from first floor to second floor. Electrical: rewiring lights & receptacles in kitchen and laundry. Gas: install new gas line for dryer to extend to second floor. DMAGNUSO 22000.00 11/17/2016 ACCESSORY STRUCTURE 23.-1-35 1429 Trumansburg Rd APPROVED2016-0531 Description:Build an 12' x 20' x 6' sheet metal carport. SWILLIAMS 1500.00 11/17/2016 ROOFING 24.-3-3.5 1257 Trumansburg Rd APPROVED2016-0532 Description:Re-roof Broome Development Day Treatment. SWILLIAMS 150000.00 Date Type StatusLegal AddressApplication #SBL 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Permit Application Report Town of Ithaca 215 N. Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 12/2/2016 Inspector Page 1 of 3 Cost Construction 11/17/2016 TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE RENO 73.-1-9.11 4 Sanctuary Dr PENDING2016-0533 Description:Interior work to create enclosed computer desk work space; improvement to guest bathroom 1st floor to make it handicap accessible; improvement to basement to make employee rest area with half bath, utility sink space for small range/microwave & small fridge; improvement to driveway to make it safe for handicap accessible vehicles to turn around. BBATES 65000.00 11/17/2016 SOLAR 29.-6-13.5 200 West Haven Dr APPROVED2016-0534 Description:Install a 5.45 kw ground mounted photovoltaic system. DMAGNUSO 21574.00 11/17/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/A 59.-2-20.11 118 Homestead Cir APPROVED2016-0535 Description:Install bathroom, new electric, and relocate laundry room in basement. Add shelving in the basement and replace existing sunroom door. DMAGNUSO 39000.00 11/18/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/A 31.-4-4.2 726 Five Mile Dr PENDING2016-0536 Description:Interior has been gutted - Level 2 alteration of entire structure. SWILLIAMS 30000.00 11/22/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/AL 67.-1-10.2 240 Farrier Rd PENDING2016-0537 Description:Create private offices in Suite A1100 of AHDC per drawings titled ''Cornell University College of Vet Medicine''; project 2016-263-001; dated 11/19/16; provided by Delta MKELLY 40000.00 11/23/2016 ROOFING 41.-1-30.2 134 Conservatory Dr APPROVED2016-0538 Description:Remove EPDM roofing from roof and layover new EPDM membrane and 3'' polysocyanate insulation over existing insulation per manufacturers recommendation SWILLIAMS 190000.00 11/28/2016 ROOFING 33.-2-7.1 706 Elmira Rd PENDING2016-0539 Description:Remove existing shingles & install metal roof system. Install gutters & gutter covers. DMAGNUSO 19729.00 11/28/2016 ROOFING 33.-2-7.1 706 Elmira Rd PENDING2016-0540 Description:Re-roof pavilion with metal roof; install gutters & gutter covers. DMAGNUSO 13000.00 11/28/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/AL 39.-1-1.22 950 Danby Rd APPROVED2016-0541 Description:Modifications to Suite 105 to add a conference room. Electrical: Relocate lights and add switches in Suite 105 (1235 sq ft). SWILLIAMS 5000.00 11/30/2016 SOLAR 66.-3-3.14 29 Fairway Dr PENDING2016-0542 Description:Install a 7.83 Kw roof mount photovoltaic system w/electrical. Electrical: Installation of code-compliant, roof-mount, and grid-tied photovoltaic system. DMAGNUSO 18978.00 Date Type StatusLegal AddressApplication #SBL 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Permit Application Report Town of Ithaca 215 N. Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 12/2/2016 Inspector Page 2 of 3 Cost Construction Permit Application Report - Totals ACCESSORY STRUCTURE 2 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/ALTERATION 4 ELECTRICAL ONLY 2 FOUNDATION ONLY 1 ROOFING 5 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/ALTERATION 3 SOLAR 2 TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURE 1 TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE RENOVATION/ALT 1 21Total: Permit Type Count 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 3 of 3 11/1/2016 COMMERCIAL NEW OPEN Desc: 54.-2-1 Construct new 20,000 s.f. Structural Steel Manufacturing Building with NFPA 13 Sprinkler System. . 2016-0452 1000 Hudson St Ext SWILLIAMS 2500000.00 11/1/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/ALTERATION OPEN Desc: 71.-7-5 kitchen/ bath/ laundry remodel; minor framing, insulation, drywall, tire floors, cabinet installation, custom shower. Electrical: kitchen & bath electric update. 2016-0510 1031 Hanshaw Rd DMAGNUSO 19480.00 11/2/2016 HEATING AND COOLING UNIT OPEN Desc: 67.-1-2.1 AHU replacement per CU FE drawing titled: ''Hasbrouck Community Center Air Handling Unit Replacement'' (20 ton cooling) dated 9/30/16, #9233898. Electrical: per drawing titled ''Hasbrouck Community Center Air Handling Unit Replacement'' - Disconnect and reconnect of existing power supply to accommodate AHU replacement. Cornell ID# 3131 2016-0509 121 Pleasant Grove Rd - H MKELLY 60000.00 11/3/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/ALTERATION OPEN Desc: 39.-1-1.22 Demising Suite 50 into Suite 50 and Suite 51 w/electrical: add outlets & lighting to create Suite 50 - Ithaca College Gallery space. 2016-0517 950 Danby Rd SWILLIAMS 12000.00 11/4/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/ALTERATION OPEN Desc: 71.-1-4 Add basement laundry sink & pump; add 2 basement window wells & change windows/sizes. w/electrical: install 1 new circuit to serve laundry pump. 2016-0514 217 Texas Ln Ext DMAGNUSO 15095.00 11/4/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/ALTERATION CLOSED Desc: 49.-1-6 Replace 2 exterior doors, 1 sliding exterior door and 2 windows. 2016-0515 620 Coddington Rd DMAGNUSO 9925.00 11/7/2016 SOLAR CLOSED Desc: 26.-4-25 Install 3.36kW Photovoltaic roof mounted solar system 2016-0519 1117 Trumansburg Rd DMAGNUSO 10046.00 11/7/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ADDITION OPEN Desc: 19.-2-18 Demolish existing water front facing attached porch, & replace with a 2 story, 20 ft wide by 15 ft deep addition of living space, plus a 12 ft wide by 5 ft deep second floor balcony, w/ associated electric and heat pump HVAC. Plus new toilet room in existing space next to East side door. 2016-0511 1020 EAST SHORE DRIVEMKELLY 140880.00 11/8/2016 ELECTRICAL ONLY OPEN Desc: 58.1-1-71 Replace 100 amp underground service from utility to meter only NYSEG Job# 10300293840 2016-0504 71 Lois Ln MKELLY 11/10/2016 FOUNDATION ONLY OPEN Desc: 43.-2-10 Foundation only. Dormitory Buildings 1 2016-0503 203 Tibet Dr BBATES 475000.00 Date Type StatusSBLLegal AddressPerm # Permits Issued Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Inpector Cnst. Cost Page 1 of 4 11/10/2016 FOUNDATION ONLY OPEN Desc: 43.-2-10 Foundation Only. Dormitory 2 2016-0518 207 TIBET DR BBATES 475000.00 11/14/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/ALTERATION OPEN Desc: 60.-1-8.2 Niemand Softball Field - replace existing score board w/electrical to disconnect & reconnect score board. Same size, same location. 2016-0522 240 PINE TREE ROAD MKELLY 26000.00 11/17/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/ALTERATION OPEN Desc: 60.-1-7 Renovations to an existing building including new roof, new vinyl windows, new gutters and down spouts. Interior alterations to include: upgrade and relocate existing 100A electrical service to a 200A, update lighting, upgrade insulation to R-38 in attic space; upgrade bathrooms, one bathroom to be ADA compliant, handicap ramp installation. 2016-0529 957 Mitchell St DMAGNUSO 59970.00 11/17/2016 ELECTRICAL ONLY CLOSED Desc: 28.-1-15.1 Replace service and grounding. NYSEG Job# 10300301528 2016-0526 1381 Mecklenburg Rd DMAGNUSO 11/18/2016 ROOFING OPEN Desc: 24.-3-3.5 Re-roof Broome Development Day Treatment. 2016-0532 1257 Trumansburg Rd SWILLIAMS 150000.00 11/18/2016 ROOFING OPEN Desc: 57.-1-1 Garage/workshop/studio - replace missing / damaged roof panels w/ metal roof panels to match existing. 2016-0523 203 PINE TREE ROAD MKELLY 400.00 11/21/2016 FOUNDATION ONLY OPEN Desc: 52.-1-20 FOUNDATION ONLY. 2016-0524 403 Coddington Rd BBATES 18000.00 11/21/2016 ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OPEN Desc: 57.-1-8.17 Build 24' x 24' 2-car garage on slab w/electrical: reconfigure electric meters on main house - 60 amp service underground to new garage. 2016-0527 104 REGENCY LANE MKELLY 22500.00 11/28/2016 ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OPEN Desc: 23.-1-35 Build an 12' x 20' x 6' sheet metal carport. 2016-0531 1429 Trumansburg Rd SWILLIAMS 1500.00 11/28/2016 SOLAR OPEN Desc: 29.-6-13.5 Install a 5.45 kw ground mounted photovoltaic system. 2016-0534 200 West Haven Dr DMAGNUSO 21574.00 11/29/2016 ELECTRICAL ONLY OPEN Desc: 36.-1-4.5 Universal charging station: Tesla 50 amp 240 volt single phase / universal 40 amp 240 volt single phase 2016-0525 1150-1154 Danby Rd DMAGNUSO Date Type StatusSBLLegal AddressPerm # Permits Issued Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Inpector Cnst. Cost Page 2 of 4 11/29/2016 ROOFING OPEN Desc: 41.-1-30.2 Remove EPDM roofing from roof and layover new EPDM membrane and 3'' polysocyanate insulation over existing insulation per manufacturers recommendation 2016-0538 134 Conservatory Dr SWILLIAMS 190000.00 11/30/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/ALTERATION OPEN Desc: 59.-2-20.11 Install new bathroom in basement. Install new electric circuits for new bathroom including a dedicated circuit for a 9A grinder pump. Relocate laundry room in basement. Add shelving in the basement and replace existing sunroom door on main level. 2016-0535 118 Homestead Cir DMAGNUSO 39000.00 11/30/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/ALTERATION OPEN Desc: 39.-1-1.22 Modifications to Suite 105 to add a conference room. Electrical: Relocate lights and add switches in Suite 105 (1235 sq ft). 2016-0541 950 Danby Rd SWILLIAMS 5000.00 11/30/2016 OPERATING PERMIT OPEN Desc: 39.-1-1.31 Multiple residence 3 or more units Health Care Facility more than 10 units 119 persons Dining Room 81 persons Dining Area Multi-purpose Childcare Facility Multi-purpose Physical Therapy 2016-0520 1 Bella Vista Dr LKOFOID Total 25 Date Type StatusSBLLegal AddressPerm # Permits Issued Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Inpector Cnst. Cost Page 3 of 4 Page 4 of 4 12/2/2016 Town of Ithaca 215 N. Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 11/30/2016To:From:11/1/2016 CountPermit Type ACCESSORY STRUCTURE 2 COMMERCIAL NEW 1 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/ALTERATION 4 ELECTRICAL ONLY 3 FOUNDATION ONLY 3 HEATING AND COOLING UNIT 1 OPERATING PERMIT 1 ROOFING 3 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/ALTERATION 4 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ADDITION 1 SOLAR 2 25Total: Permits Issued - Totals 11/1/2016 CC2016-0494 53.-1-15.25 108 Pineview Terr ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/1/2016 CC2016-0195 56.-2-1.1 1551 Slaterville Rd ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/7/2016 CC2016-0457 28.-1-34.46 108 Vera Cir ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/7/2016 CC2015-0706 70.-10-1.23 107 BIRCHWOOD DRIVE ISSUEDMKELLY 11/8/2016 CC2015-0589 31.-2-25.2 651 Five Mile Dr ISSUEDMKELLY 11/10/2016 CO8558 26.-5-2 170 Williams Glen Rd ISSUEDSWILLIAMS 11/10/2016 CO2015-0643 46.-1-15.18 116 Southwoods Dr ISSUEDSWILLIAMS 11/10/2016 CC2016-0463 57.-1-8.17 104 REGENCY LANE ISSUEDMKELLY 11/14/2016 CC2016-0493 29.-8-5.3 617 Elm St Ext ISSUEDSWILLIAMS 11/16/2016 CC2016-0519 26.-4-25 1117 Trumansburg Rd ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/16/2016 CC2016-0495 60.-1-13 152 Honness Ln ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/17/2016 CC2016-0515 49.-1-6 620 Coddington Rd ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/22/2016 CC2016-0526 28.-1-15.1 1381 Mecklenburg Rd ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/22/2016 CO2016-0508 57.-1-8.167 207 Tudor Rd ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/29/2016 CC2016-0326 17.-3-37 1 Renwick Pl ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/29/2016 CC2016-0325 17.-3-37 1 Renwick Pl ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/30/2016 CO2014-0316 70.-1-7 212 MURIEL ST ISSUEDMKELLY 11/30/2016 CO2015-0607 16.-2-3 117 RENWICK DRIVE ISSUEDMKELLY Date Type StatusLegal AddressCert. #SBL 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Temp Certificates Issued Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 1 of 2 Inspector Totals by Type and Status CC 13 CO 5 Total:18 ISSUED 18 Certificate Type Count 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Certificate Report Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 2 of 2 Certificate Status 11/1/2016 FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS 39.-1-1.22 OPEN950 Danby Rd Desc: 11/2/2016 LOCAL LAW OPEN615 Five Mile Dr Desc:outside wash Bay no permit for commercial washing 11/10/2016 LOCAL LAW 70.-10-1.18 OPEN110 Birchwood Dr Desc:No CC for permit 2014-0391 11/15/2016 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE OPEN542 Warren Rd Desc:542 Warren Rd #2. He's got a leaky stove since they moved in (moved in June 2016). Stove fails to read bpu's. Half of the windows don't open and the ones that do are drafty. There's also unfinished concrete towards the back of the building with pipes sticking out. He's complained to management every month and they only go look at it, but do nothing about it. He spoke to them about it again today and management deflected their concerns with other issues they have with tenant. 11/16/2016 FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS OPEN1 Bella Vista Dr Desc:Facility has new fire alarm system. Knox keys need to be updated to include new panel key. In addition, directions for reset procedure need to be posted (multiple boxes involved). Facility supervisor stated he would pass request to facility manager. 11/16/2016 BUILDING WITHOUT A PER OPEN1257 Trumansburg Rd Desc:Observed re-roofing work underway and building services were suspended while construction was underway. Spoke with Mike Lacey of Hayner Hoyt and advised that they must stop work until a BP is obtained. 11/17/2016 FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS 24.-3-3.5 CLOSED1257 Trumansburg Rd Desc:Simplex key needed to reset pull stations to knox box 11/28/2016 LOCAL LAW OPEN189 PLEASANT GROVE RD Desc:Failure to obtain an Operating Permit 11/28/2016 LOCAL LAW OPEN229 CODDINGTON RD Desc:Failure to obtain an Operating Permit 11/28/2016 BUILDING WITHOUT A PER 22.-2-7 OPEN152 Indian Creek Rd Desc:small mobile structure greater than 144-square feet constructed in side yard without permit. Date Type DispositionLegal AddressTax Parcel # 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Complaints Received Report Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 1 of 3 11/28/2016 SIGN LAW 24.-3-1 CLOSED105 Dubois Rd Desc:Christmas tree farm sign from 3105 Dubois Road posted on this parcel. 11/30/2016 REPORT OF FIRE CLOSED301E Maple Ave Desc:Fire reported 11/30/2016 REPORT OF FIRE CLOSED301 G Maple Ave Desc:Fire reported 11/30/2016 REPORT OF FIRE CLOSED301E Maple Ave Desc:Fire reported Date Type DispositionLegal AddressTax Parcel # 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Complaints Received Report Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 2 of 3 Totals by Complaint Type & Status BUILDING WITHOUT A PERMIT 2 FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS 3 LOCAL LAW 4 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 1 REPORT OF FIRE 3 SIGN LAW 1 14Total: 5CLOSED 9OPEN ComplaintType Count 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Complaints Report Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 3 of 3 Complaint Status 11/17/2016 FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS 24.-3-3.5 CLOSED1257 Trumansburg Rd Desc:Simplex key needed to reset pull stations to knox box 11/28/2016 SIGN LAW 24.-3-1 CLOSED105 Dubois Rd Desc:Christmas tree farm sign from 3105 Dubois Road posted on this parcel. 11/30/2016 REPORT OF FIRE CLOSED301E Maple Ave Desc:Fire reported 11/30/2016 REPORT OF FIRE CLOSED301 G Maple Ave Desc:Fire reported 11/30/2016 REPORT OF FIRE CLOSED301E Maple Ave Desc:Fire reported Date Type DispositionLegal AddressTax Parcel # 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Complaints Closed Report Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 1 of 2 Totals by Complaint Type & Status FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS 1 REPORT OF FIRE 3 SIGN LAW 1 5Total: 5CLOSED ComplaintType Count 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Complaints Report Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 2 of 2 Complaint Status 11/8/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/AL 60.-1-8.2 240 Pine Tree Rd APPROVED2016-0522 Description:Niemand Softball Field - installation of new score boards w/electrical to disconnect & reconnect score boards. MKELLY 26000.00 11/15/2016 ROOFING 57.-1-1 203 PINE TREE ROAD APPROVED2016-0523 Description:Garage/workshop/studio - replace missing / damaged roof panels w/ metal roof panels to match existing. MKELLY 400.00 11/15/2016 FOUNDATION ONLY 52.-1-20 403 Coddington Rd APPROVED2016-0524 Description:FOUNDATION ONLY. BBATES 11/15/2016 ELECTRICAL ONLY 36.-1-4.5 1150-1154 Danby Rd APPROVED2016-0525 Description:Universal charging station: Tesla 50 amp 240 volt single phase / universal 40 amp 240 volt single phase DMAGNUSO 11/15/2016 ELECTRICAL ONLY 28.-1-15.1 1381 Mecklenburg Rd APPROVED2016-0526 Description:Replace service and grounding. NYSEG Job# 10300301528 DMAGNUSO 11/16/2016 ACCESSORY STRUCTURE 57.-1-8.17 104 REGENCY LANE APPROVED2016-0527 Description:Build 24' x 24' 2-car garage on slab w/electrical: reconfigure electric meters on main house - 60amp service underground to new garage. MKELLY 22500.00 11/16/2016 TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRU 33.-3-2.10 122 Ithaca Beer Dr WITHDRAW2016-0528 Description:Erect 30' x 60' frame poles & canopy, side all around (probably heater too). BBATES 11/16/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/AL 60.-1-7 957 Mitchell St APPROVED2016-0529 Description:Renovations to an existing building DMAGNUSO 59970.00 11/16/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/A 56.-3-13.5 123 Park Ln APPROVED2016-0530 Description:Remodel kitchen. Relocate laundry from first floor to second floor. Electrical: rewiring lights & receptacles in kitchen and laundry. Gas: install new gas line for dryer to extend to second floor. DMAGNUSO 22000.00 11/17/2016 ACCESSORY STRUCTURE 23.-1-35 1429 Trumansburg Rd APPROVED2016-0531 Description:Build an 12' x 20' x 6' sheet metal carport. SWILLIAMS 1500.00 11/17/2016 ROOFING 24.-3-3.5 1257 Trumansburg Rd APPROVED2016-0532 Description:Re-roof Broome Development Day Treatment. SWILLIAMS 150000.00 Date Type StatusLegal AddressApplication #SBL 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Permit Application Report Town of Ithaca 215 N. Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 12/2/2016 Inspector Page 1 of 3 Cost Construction 11/17/2016 TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE RENO 73.-1-9.11 4 Sanctuary Dr PENDING2016-0533 Description:Interior work to create enclosed computer desk work space; improvement to guest bathroom 1st floor to make it handicap accessible; improvement to basement to make employee rest area with half bath, utility sink space for small range/microwave & small fridge; improvement to driveway to make it safe for handicap accessible vehicles to turn around. BBATES 65000.00 11/17/2016 SOLAR 29.-6-13.5 200 West Haven Dr APPROVED2016-0534 Description:Install a 5.45 kw ground mounted photovoltaic system. DMAGNUSO 21574.00 11/17/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/A 59.-2-20.11 118 Homestead Cir APPROVED2016-0535 Description:Install bathroom, new electric, and relocate laundry room in basement. Add shelving in the basement and replace existing sunroom door. DMAGNUSO 39000.00 11/18/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/A 31.-4-4.2 726 Five Mile Dr PENDING2016-0536 Description:Interior has been gutted - Level 2 alteration of entire structure. SWILLIAMS 30000.00 11/22/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/AL 67.-1-10.2 240 Farrier Rd PENDING2016-0537 Description:Create private offices in Suite A1100 of AHDC per drawings titled ''Cornell University College of Vet Medicine''; project 2016-263-001; dated 11/19/16; provided by Delta MKELLY 40000.00 11/23/2016 ROOFING 41.-1-30.2 134 Conservatory Dr APPROVED2016-0538 Description:Remove EPDM roofing from roof and layover new EPDM membrane and 3'' polysocyanate insulation over existing insulation per manufacturers recommendation SWILLIAMS 190000.00 11/28/2016 ROOFING 33.-2-7.1 706 Elmira Rd PENDING2016-0539 Description:Remove existing shingles & install metal roof system. Install gutters & gutter covers. DMAGNUSO 19729.00 11/28/2016 ROOFING 33.-2-7.1 706 Elmira Rd PENDING2016-0540 Description:Re-roof pavilion with metal roof; install gutters & gutter covers. DMAGNUSO 13000.00 11/28/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/AL 39.-1-1.22 950 Danby Rd APPROVED2016-0541 Description:Modifications to Suite 105 to add a conference room. Electrical: Relocate lights and add switches in Suite 105 (1235 sq ft). SWILLIAMS 5000.00 11/30/2016 SOLAR 66.-3-3.14 29 Fairway Dr PENDING2016-0542 Description:Install a 7.83 Kw roof mount photovoltaic system w/electrical. Electrical: Installation of code-compliant, roof-mount, and grid-tied photovoltaic system. DMAGNUSO 18978.00 Date Type StatusLegal AddressApplication #SBL 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Permit Application Report Town of Ithaca 215 N. Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 12/2/2016 Inspector Page 2 of 3 Cost Construction Permit Application Report - Totals ACCESSORY STRUCTURE 2 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/ALTERATION 4 ELECTRICAL ONLY 2 FOUNDATION ONLY 1 ROOFING 5 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/ALTERATION 3 SOLAR 2 TEMPORARY MEMBRANE STRUCTURE 1 TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE RENOVATION/ALT 1 21Total: Permit Type Count 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 3 of 3 11/1/2016 COMMERCIAL NEW OPEN Desc: 54.-2-1 Construct new 20,000 s.f. Structural Steel Manufacturing Building with NFPA 13 Sprinkler System. . 2016-0452 1000 Hudson St Ext SWILLIAMS 2500000.00 11/1/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/ALTERATION OPEN Desc: 71.-7-5 kitchen/ bath/ laundry remodel; minor framing, insulation, drywall, tire floors, cabinet installation, custom shower. Electrical: kitchen & bath electric update. 2016-0510 1031 Hanshaw Rd DMAGNUSO 19480.00 11/2/2016 HEATING AND COOLING UNIT OPEN Desc: 67.-1-2.1 AHU replacement per CU FE drawing titled: ''Hasbrouck Community Center Air Handling Unit Replacement'' (20 ton cooling) dated 9/30/16, #9233898. Electrical: per drawing titled ''Hasbrouck Community Center Air Handling Unit Replacement'' - Disconnect and reconnect of existing power supply to accommodate AHU replacement. Cornell ID# 3131 2016-0509 121 Pleasant Grove Rd - H MKELLY 60000.00 11/3/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/ALTERATION OPEN Desc: 39.-1-1.22 Demising Suite 50 into Suite 50 and Suite 51 w/electrical: add outlets & lighting to create Suite 50 - Ithaca College Gallery space. 2016-0517 950 Danby Rd SWILLIAMS 12000.00 11/4/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/ALTERATION OPEN Desc: 71.-1-4 Add basement laundry sink & pump; add 2 basement window wells & change windows/sizes. w/electrical: install 1 new circuit to serve laundry pump. 2016-0514 217 Texas Ln Ext DMAGNUSO 15095.00 11/4/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/ALTERATION CLOSED Desc: 49.-1-6 Replace 2 exterior doors, 1 sliding exterior door and 2 windows. 2016-0515 620 Coddington Rd DMAGNUSO 9925.00 11/7/2016 SOLAR CLOSED Desc: 26.-4-25 Install 3.36kW Photovoltaic roof mounted solar system 2016-0519 1117 Trumansburg Rd DMAGNUSO 10046.00 11/7/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ADDITION OPEN Desc: 19.-2-18 Demolish existing water front facing attached porch, & replace with a 2 story, 20 ft wide by 15 ft deep addition of living space, plus a 12 ft wide by 5 ft deep second floor balcony, w/ associated electric and heat pump HVAC. Plus new toilet room in existing space next to East side door. 2016-0511 1020 EAST SHORE DRIVEMKELLY 140880.00 11/8/2016 ELECTRICAL ONLY OPEN Desc: 58.1-1-71 Replace 100 amp underground service from utility to meter only NYSEG Job# 10300293840 2016-0504 71 Lois Ln MKELLY 11/10/2016 FOUNDATION ONLY OPEN Desc: 43.-2-10 Foundation only. Dormitory Buildings 1 2016-0503 203 Tibet Dr BBATES 475000.00 Date Type StatusSBLLegal AddressPerm # Permits Issued Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Inpector Cnst. Cost Page 1 of 4 11/10/2016 FOUNDATION ONLY OPEN Desc: 43.-2-10 Foundation Only. Dormitory 2 2016-0518 207 TIBET DR BBATES 475000.00 11/14/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/ALTERATION OPEN Desc: 60.-1-8.2 Niemand Softball Field - replace existing score board w/electrical to disconnect & reconnect score board. Same size, same location. 2016-0522 240 PINE TREE ROAD MKELLY 26000.00 11/17/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/ALTERATION OPEN Desc: 60.-1-7 Renovations to an existing building including new roof, new vinyl windows, new gutters and down spouts. Interior alterations to include: upgrade and relocate existing 100A electrical service to a 200A, update lighting, upgrade insulation to R-38 in attic space; upgrade bathrooms, one bathroom to be ADA compliant, handicap ramp installation. 2016-0529 957 Mitchell St DMAGNUSO 59970.00 11/17/2016 ELECTRICAL ONLY CLOSED Desc: 28.-1-15.1 Replace service and grounding. NYSEG Job# 10300301528 2016-0526 1381 Mecklenburg Rd DMAGNUSO 11/18/2016 ROOFING OPEN Desc: 24.-3-3.5 Re-roof Broome Development Day Treatment. 2016-0532 1257 Trumansburg Rd SWILLIAMS 150000.00 11/18/2016 ROOFING OPEN Desc: 57.-1-1 Garage/workshop/studio - replace missing / damaged roof panels w/ metal roof panels to match existing. 2016-0523 203 PINE TREE ROAD MKELLY 400.00 11/21/2016 FOUNDATION ONLY OPEN Desc: 52.-1-20 FOUNDATION ONLY. 2016-0524 403 Coddington Rd BBATES 18000.00 11/21/2016 ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OPEN Desc: 57.-1-8.17 Build 24' x 24' 2-car garage on slab w/electrical: reconfigure electric meters on main house - 60 amp service underground to new garage. 2016-0527 104 REGENCY LANE MKELLY 22500.00 11/28/2016 ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OPEN Desc: 23.-1-35 Build an 12' x 20' x 6' sheet metal carport. 2016-0531 1429 Trumansburg Rd SWILLIAMS 1500.00 11/28/2016 SOLAR OPEN Desc: 29.-6-13.5 Install a 5.45 kw ground mounted photovoltaic system. 2016-0534 200 West Haven Dr DMAGNUSO 21574.00 11/29/2016 ELECTRICAL ONLY OPEN Desc: 36.-1-4.5 Universal charging station: Tesla 50 amp 240 volt single phase / universal 40 amp 240 volt single phase 2016-0525 1150-1154 Danby Rd DMAGNUSO Date Type StatusSBLLegal AddressPerm # Permits Issued Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Inpector Cnst. Cost Page 2 of 4 11/29/2016 ROOFING OPEN Desc: 41.-1-30.2 Remove EPDM roofing from roof and layover new EPDM membrane and 3'' polysocyanate insulation over existing insulation per manufacturers recommendation 2016-0538 134 Conservatory Dr SWILLIAMS 190000.00 11/30/2016 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/ALTERATION OPEN Desc: 59.-2-20.11 Install new bathroom in basement. Install new electric circuits for new bathroom including a dedicated circuit for a 9A grinder pump. Relocate laundry room in basement. Add shelving in the basement and replace existing sunroom door on main level. 2016-0535 118 Homestead Cir DMAGNUSO 39000.00 11/30/2016 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/ALTERATION OPEN Desc: 39.-1-1.22 Modifications to Suite 105 to add a conference room. Electrical: Relocate lights and add switches in Suite 105 (1235 sq ft). 2016-0541 950 Danby Rd SWILLIAMS 5000.00 11/30/2016 OPERATING PERMIT OPEN Desc: 39.-1-1.31 Multiple residence 3 or more units Health Care Facility more than 10 units 119 persons Dining Room 81 persons Dining Area Multi-purpose Childcare Facility Multi-purpose Physical Therapy 2016-0520 1 Bella Vista Dr LKOFOID Total 25 Date Type StatusSBLLegal AddressPerm # Permits Issued Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Inpector Cnst. Cost Page 3 of 4 Page 4 of 4 12/2/2016 Town of Ithaca 215 N. Tioga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 11/30/2016To:From:11/1/2016 CountPermit Type ACCESSORY STRUCTURE 2 COMMERCIAL NEW 1 COMMERCIAL RENOVATION/ALTERATION 4 ELECTRICAL ONLY 3 FOUNDATION ONLY 3 HEATING AND COOLING UNIT 1 OPERATING PERMIT 1 ROOFING 3 SINGLE FAMILY RENOVATION/ALTERATION 4 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ADDITION 1 SOLAR 2 25Total: Permits Issued - Totals 11/1/2016 CC2016-0494 53.-1-15.25 108 Pineview Terr ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/1/2016 CC2016-0195 56.-2-1.1 1551 Slaterville Rd ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/7/2016 CC2016-0457 28.-1-34.46 108 Vera Cir ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/7/2016 CC2015-0706 70.-10-1.23 107 BIRCHWOOD DRIVE ISSUEDMKELLY 11/8/2016 CC2015-0589 31.-2-25.2 651 Five Mile Dr ISSUEDMKELLY 11/10/2016 CO8558 26.-5-2 170 Williams Glen Rd ISSUEDSWILLIAMS 11/10/2016 CO2015-0643 46.-1-15.18 116 Southwoods Dr ISSUEDSWILLIAMS 11/10/2016 CC2016-0463 57.-1-8.17 104 REGENCY LANE ISSUEDMKELLY 11/14/2016 CC2016-0493 29.-8-5.3 617 Elm St Ext ISSUEDSWILLIAMS 11/16/2016 CC2016-0519 26.-4-25 1117 Trumansburg Rd ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/16/2016 CC2016-0495 60.-1-13 152 Honness Ln ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/17/2016 CC2016-0515 49.-1-6 620 Coddington Rd ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/22/2016 CC2016-0526 28.-1-15.1 1381 Mecklenburg Rd ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/22/2016 CO2016-0508 57.-1-8.167 207 Tudor Rd ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/29/2016 CC2016-0326 17.-3-37 1 Renwick Pl ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/29/2016 CC2016-0325 17.-3-37 1 Renwick Pl ISSUEDDMAGNUSO 11/30/2016 CO2014-0316 70.-1-7 212 MURIEL ST ISSUEDMKELLY 11/30/2016 CO2015-0607 16.-2-3 117 RENWICK DRIVE ISSUEDMKELLY Date Type StatusLegal AddressCert. #SBL 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Temp Certificates Issued Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 1 of 2 Inspector Totals by Type and Status CC 13 CO 5 Total:18 ISSUED 18 Certificate Type Count 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Certificate Report Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 2 of 2 Certificate Status 11/1/2016 FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS 39.-1-1.22 OPEN950 Danby Rd Desc: 11/2/2016 LOCAL LAW OPEN615 Five Mile Dr Desc:outside wash Bay no permit for commercial washing 11/10/2016 LOCAL LAW 70.-10-1.18 OPEN110 Birchwood Dr Desc:No CC for permit 2014-0391 11/15/2016 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE OPEN542 Warren Rd Desc:542 Warren Rd #2. He's got a leaky stove since they moved in (moved in June 2016). Stove fails to read bpu's. Half of the windows don't open and the ones that do are drafty. There's also unfinished concrete towards the back of the building with pipes sticking out. He's complained to management every month and they only go look at it, but do nothing about it. He spoke to them about it again today and management deflected their concerns with other issues they have with tenant. 11/16/2016 FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS OPEN1 Bella Vista Dr Desc:Facility has new fire alarm system. Knox keys need to be updated to include new panel key. In addition, directions for reset procedure need to be posted (multiple boxes involved). Facility supervisor stated he would pass request to facility manager. 11/16/2016 BUILDING WITHOUT A PER OPEN1257 Trumansburg Rd Desc:Observed re-roofing work underway and building services were suspended while construction was underway. Spoke with Mike Lacey of Hayner Hoyt and advised that they must stop work until a BP is obtained. 11/17/2016 FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS 24.-3-3.5 CLOSED1257 Trumansburg Rd Desc:Simplex key needed to reset pull stations to knox box 11/28/2016 LOCAL LAW OPEN189 PLEASANT GROVE RD Desc:Failure to obtain an Operating Permit 11/28/2016 LOCAL LAW OPEN229 CODDINGTON RD Desc:Failure to obtain an Operating Permit 11/28/2016 BUILDING WITHOUT A PER 22.-2-7 OPEN152 Indian Creek Rd Desc:small mobile structure greater than 144-square feet constructed in side yard without permit. Date Type DispositionLegal AddressTax Parcel # 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Complaints Received Report Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 1 of 3 11/28/2016 SIGN LAW 24.-3-1 CLOSED105 Dubois Rd Desc:Christmas tree farm sign from 3105 Dubois Road posted on this parcel. 11/30/2016 REPORT OF FIRE CLOSED301E Maple Ave Desc:Fire reported 11/30/2016 REPORT OF FIRE CLOSED301 G Maple Ave Desc:Fire reported 11/30/2016 REPORT OF FIRE CLOSED301E Maple Ave Desc:Fire reported Date Type DispositionLegal AddressTax Parcel # 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Complaints Received Report Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 2 of 3 Totals by Complaint Type & Status BUILDING WITHOUT A PERMIT 2 FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS 3 LOCAL LAW 4 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 1 REPORT OF FIRE 3 SIGN LAW 1 14Total: 5CLOSED 9OPEN ComplaintType Count 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Complaints Report Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 3 of 3 Complaint Status 11/17/2016 FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS 24.-3-3.5 CLOSED1257 Trumansburg Rd Desc:Simplex key needed to reset pull stations to knox box 11/28/2016 SIGN LAW 24.-3-1 CLOSED105 Dubois Rd Desc:Christmas tree farm sign from 3105 Dubois Road posted on this parcel. 11/30/2016 REPORT OF FIRE CLOSED301E Maple Ave Desc:Fire reported 11/30/2016 REPORT OF FIRE CLOSED301 G Maple Ave Desc:Fire reported 11/30/2016 REPORT OF FIRE CLOSED301E Maple Ave Desc:Fire reported Date Type DispositionLegal AddressTax Parcel # 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Complaints Closed Report Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 1 of 2 Totals by Complaint Type & Status FIRE SAFETY VIOLATIONS 1 REPORT OF FIRE 3 SIGN LAW 1 5Total: 5CLOSED ComplaintType Count 11/1/2016From:To:11/30/2016 Complaints Report Ithaca, NY 14850 215 N. Tioga Street Town of Ithaca 12/2/2016 Page 2 of 2 Complaint Status TOWN OF ITHACA Public Works Department Months of October/November Board Report December 12, 2016 Town Board Meeting Roads:  Shoulder material was installed on Ridgecrest Road and Stone Quarry Road.  Storm sewer repairs at two locations on Wildflower Drive were completed.  We assisted Towns of Enfield, Lansing and Danby.  Completed work at Peachtree Road turn-around.  Brush and limbs were trimmed back at various locations in Town.  Fall brush collection was completed the week of October 17-21.  Stone for 2016 projects continues to be stockpiled.  The last group of three long-term seasonal employees ended work on November 16th.  Leaf vacuuming was completed. This included a second pass around the whole town due to late leaf drop. Leaf bag collection continued for the month of November.  Leaf vacuuming of ditches, gutters, catch basins and other sensitive areas continued using the new leaf box for the Parks crew truck.  The trucks and equipment were switched over to snow removal mode upon completion of leaf collection.  Our snow plow drivers and sidewalk crews attended a training seminar in Trumansburg.  Our tub grinding contractor mulched up the brush pile on Monday, November 21st. Village of Cayuga Heights assisted with their front-end loader and operator.  Night shift began November 20th. Parks, Trails, and Preserves:  Weekly site inspections were performed.  Consultant continued planting native trees and shrubs at the East Ithaca Recreation Way section between Honness Lane and Mitchell Street.  Hazardous tree removals at various park and trail sites and various locations in Town proceeded as weather allowed.  Winterizing of West Hill Community Garden water delivery system was completed.  The Park Manager and a representative from the Finger Lakes Land Trust completed the required annual site inspection of the Pine Tree Preserve on October 19th.  Marsha’s Woods Preserve was walked by Parks staff and Mike Smith from the Planning Department to get familiar with the property.  Final mowing at most of the sites was completed. We resumed mowing of the Bostwick Cemetery upon direction of the Town Board.  Leaf blowing of trails and parks was done.  Delineator staking of trails was completed for guiding the snow plow equipment.  Maintenance of the new sections of Pine Tree Paths trail was begun. The trail will get snow removal. Water:  Various water valve box repairs were completed using new sewer truck for excavation. This included some in the new Hanshaw Road walkway.  Water main breaks were repaired at Maple Avenue and Winthrop Drive.  Provide traffic control for PRV maintenance on Stone Quarry Road with Bolton Point.  Hydrants markers were installed.  Crews cleared trees and brush over water mains on Ridgecrest Rd and several parcels on E. King Rd.  A hydrant was repaired on Pennsylvania Avenue. Sewer:  A total of 162 Dig Safely New York mark-outs were completed.  Weekly sewer pump station checks were completed.  Preventative maintenance on sewer pump stations was done with the assistance of ITT Flygt contractor.  Crews jetted sanitary sewer in Southwoods and College Circle.  Sanitary easements cleared along Penny Lane and East King Road.  The driveway at Wonderland sewer pump station was boxed out and new crushed gravel installed to improve access.  Manhole risers were installed at Troy Road and Wonderland pump station to help eliminated ground water infiltration at the sanitary sewer. Engineering: o Inspected 18 simple SWPPPs o Current Projects in Design o 2016 South Hill Trail Culvert Rehab-Discussion with vendors, vetting options o 2017 Cliff Street Water main Replacement-Survey/Coordination w/ City/PRV Location o MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System): o Completed inventory of in-house files o Organization and archiving of documents o Current Development Inspections Underway: o College Crossings--SWPPP o Westview Subdivision – SWPPP, Roadway installation/inspections o Clare Bridge—SWPPP o Cayuga Meadows SWPPP, Water, Sewer, and Road o St. Catherine’s Parish Center SWPPP, Water, Sewer o Therm-Sanitary Sewer re-alignment o Projects Under Review/Out to bid: o Christopher Circle water main Replacement-Updated Project Cost o Sapsucker Woods water main Replacement-Updated Project Cost o Bids Received and Construction Underway: o Park Lane water main Reconstruction-Approx. 98% complete-2 months behind schedule. Working through final punch-list items. o East Hill Water Study-Awaiting Final Report o Edgewood Sanitary Sewer Abandonment Project-Bids received-under budget, awaiting award o Completed Projects: o 2015 Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation o 2016 Trumansburg Tank Replacement/THM Removal System o Development Review: o Amabel Proposal; Five Mile Drive-Sanitary Sewer Review o College Crossings Modifications o Maple Hill Apartments Cornell-DEIS Preparation, Utility Review o Chain Works o 635 Elmira Road/Hotel-Preliminary Site Plan review o Attended Meetings o Personnel Committee o Public Works Committee o Town Board o Planning Board o Bolton Point E & O o Tompkins County Storm water Coalition December/January Projects:  Continue brush and limb trimming with lift along road rights-of-way  Snow and ice removal  Sign maintenance  Weekly site inspections for parks and trails  Weekly sewer pump station checks  Haul materials for the stock piles  Vehicle and equipment maintenance  Continue invasive species removal at East Ithaca Recreation Way from Honness Lane to Mitchell Street