HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-2002-03-06BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Special Meeting 4:45 p.m. March 6, 2002
PRESENT:
Mayor Cohen
Commissioners (5) –Beach, Gutenberger, Jenkins, Leonardo, Tsegaye
OTHERS PRESENT:
Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities - Ferrel
Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer - Fabbroni
Common Council Liaison – Hershey
Administrative Secretary – Payne
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Acting Chair Leonardo led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
1. Lead Agency for the South Plain Street Bridge over Six Mile Creek - Resolution
By Commissioner Gutenberger: Seconded by Commissiner Jenkins
WHEREAS, State Law and Section 176.6 of the City Code require that a lead agency
be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local
and state environmental law, and
WHEREAS, State Law specifies that for actions governed by local environmental
review, the lead agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for
approving and funding or carrying out the action, and
WHEREAS, the proposed South Plain Street Bridge over Six Mile Creek is an "Type I"
Action pursuant to the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and an
"Unlisted" Action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act,
which requires review under the City's Environmental Quality Review Ordinance; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca does hereby declare
itself lead agency for the environmental review for the proposed South Plain Street
Bridge over Six Mile Creek.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
2. Lead Agency Declaration for the Taughannock Boulevard Extension -
Resolution
By Commissioner Tsagaye: Seconded by Commissioner Beach
WHEREAS, State Law and Section 176.6 of the City Code require that a lead agency
be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local
and state environmental law, and
WHEREAS, State Law specifies that for actions governed by local environmental
review, the lead agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for
approving and funding or carrying out the action, and
WHEREAS, the proposed Taughannock Boulevard Extension is an "Type I" Action
pursuant to the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and the New
York State Environmental Quality Review Act, which requires review under the City's
Environmental Quality Review Ordinance; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca does hereby declare
itself lead agency for the environmental review for the proposed Taughannock
Boulevard Extension.
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
3. Lead Agency Declaration for the West Spencer Street Conversion to Two-Way
Traffic - Resolution
By Commissioner Leonardo: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
WHEREAS, State Law and Section 176.6 of the City Code require that a lead agency
be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local
and state environmental law, and
WHEREAS, State Law specifies that for actions governed by local environmental
review, the lead agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for
approving and funding or carrying out the action, and
WHEREAS, the proposed conversion of West Spencer Street to two-way traffic is an
"Type I" Action pursuant to the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance
and an "Unlisted" Action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review
Act, which requires review under the City's Environmental Quality Review Ordinance;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca does hereby declare
itself lead agency for the environmental review for the proposed conversion of West
Spencer Street to two-way traffic.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
4. Lead Agency Declaration for the Widening of Meadow Street - Resolution
By Commissioner Jenkins: Seconded by Commissioner Gutenberger
WHEREAS, State Law and Section 176.6 of the City Code require that a lead agency
be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local
and state environmental law, and
WHEREAS, State Law specifies that for actions governed by local environmental
review, the lead agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for
approving and funding or carrying out the action, and
WHEREAS, the proposed widening of Meadow Street is an "Type I" Action pursuant to
the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance and an "Unlisted" Action
pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, which requires
review under the City's Environmental Quality Review Ordinance; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca does hereby declare
itself lead agency for the environmental review for the proposed widening of Meadow
Street.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
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5. Lead Agency Declaration for the Removal of the Diagonal Diverters on Wood
and South Streets - Resolution
By Commissioner Beach: Seconded by Commissioner Jenkins
WHEREAS, State Law and Section 176.6 of the City Code require that a lead agency
be established for conducting environmental review of projects in accordance with local
and state environmental law, and
WHEREAS, State Law specifies that for actions governed by local environmental
review, the lead agency shall be that local agency which has primary responsibility for
approving and funding or carrying out the action, and
WHEREAS, the proposed removal of the diagonal diverters on Wood and South Streets
is an "Type I" Action pursuant to the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review
Ordinance and an "Unlisted" Action pursuant to the New York State Environmental
Quality Review Act, which requires review under the City's Environmental Quality
Review Ordinance; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca does hereby declare
itself lead agency for the environmental review for the proposed removal of the diagonal
diverters on Wood and South Streets.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
6. Curb Cut Request for 121 East Spencer Street - Resolution
By Commissioner Leonardo: Seconded by Commissioner Beach
WHEREAS, staff has turned down a request for a curb cut to install a driveway at 121
E. Spencer Street due to the narrow one-way street with parking on one side and the
steep bank on the side of the proposed driveway, which result in an unusually wide and
steep driveway apron and the need to lower the sidewalk over two feet, and
WHEREAS, the property owner feels that a serviceable driveway can be installed which
will improve his property and reduce the demand for on-street parking; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works has reviewed the property owners request
for a curb cut and driveway at 121 East Spencer Street as well as staff’s concern for the
proposed driveway and grants the requested curb cut provided the homeowner obtains
the other necessary permits and approvals to undertake this project, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the board grants this approval with the understanding that no parking
will be removed across the street now, or in the future and that the sidewalk
adjustments should be completed within the property lines of 121 East Spencer Street.
Discussion followed on the floor. Commissioner Beach questioned the option of
temporary no-parking during the construction period. It was noted that procedures are
in place and available to contractors during construction. Commissioner Gutenberger
noted that the memo from Planning and Development indicated that the grades are
steep and therefore impact drainage; the building permit would address those issues.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
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Plain Street Vehicular Bridge Project - Resolution
By Commissioner Gutenberger: Seconded by Commissioner Tsegaye
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has been designated as lead agency for
environmental review of the proposed reconstruction of a vehicular bridge across Six
Mile Creek at South Plain Street, and
WHEREAS, this Board is fully prepared to carry out that mission in a fair and inclusive
manner, and
WHEREAS, this Board has the authority and responsibility pursuant to the City Charter
to undertake this mission; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works respectfully asks Common Council to
refrain from any action, including the creation of an advisory committee that would
impede our ability to undertake and implement the Plain Street bridge project in a timely
manner consistent with our responsibility and authority.
Ayes (5) Gutenberger, Leonardo, Jenkins, Beach, Tsegaye
Abstentions (1) Mayor Cohen
Carried
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Donna Payne Alan J. Cohen
Administrative Secretary Mayor