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Home My WebLink About11-09-15 Board of Public Works Meeting AgendaR i DATE: November 9, 2015 BPW Meeti n TIME: 4:45 pm g LOCATION: 31d Floor, Board of Public Works City Hall, Council Chambers 108 E. Green St., Ithaca AMENDED AGENDA 8. Buildings, Properties, Refuse & Transit 9. Highways, Streets & Sidewalks A. Proposed Resolution — CEQR — Negative Yes City Attorney Lavine 5 min. Declaration of Environmental Significance for purposes of the Environmental Review of the Discontinuance of Northern Portion of Lake Avenue and Eastern Portion of Adams Street A public hearing will be held after the Board votes on this resolution. B. Public Hearing Regarding the Discontinuance of Yes City Attorney Lavine 15 min. Northern Portion of Lake Avenue and Eastern Portion of Adams Street. A public hearing to receive public comment.. 10. Parking & Traffic 11. Creeks, Bridges & Parks 12. Water & Sewer 13. Discussion Items A. Appeal of Water Bill for 113 Dryden Road No Asst. Supt. Whitney 10 min. A very large bill was generated after the water meter was replaced and the property owner is disputing the amount. See the enclosed documentation. Topic Voting? Presenter(s) Time Allowed 1. Call to Order /Agenda Review No Mayor Myrick 5 min. 2. Mayor's Communications No Mayor Myrick 3. Communications and Hearings from Persons No Public 5 -15 Before the Board min. 4. Response to the Public No Commissioners 5. Reports No Various 10 min. A. Special Committees of the Board B. Council Liaison C. Board Liaisons D. Superintendent and Staff 6. New Project Presentation A. 2015 Accomplishments & 2016 Draft Work Plan No Supt. Thorne 10 min. A list of projects that the City completed in 2015 and a proposed work plan for 2016 are attached for the Board's information. 7. Administration & Communications A. Approval of Meeting Minutes Yes Mayor Myrick 5 min. 1. November 10, 2014 Meeting Minutes 2. December 8, 2014 Meeting Minutes 8. Buildings, Properties, Refuse & Transit 9. Highways, Streets & Sidewalks A. Proposed Resolution — CEQR — Negative Yes City Attorney Lavine 5 min. Declaration of Environmental Significance for purposes of the Environmental Review of the Discontinuance of Northern Portion of Lake Avenue and Eastern Portion of Adams Street A public hearing will be held after the Board votes on this resolution. B. Public Hearing Regarding the Discontinuance of Yes City Attorney Lavine 15 min. Northern Portion of Lake Avenue and Eastern Portion of Adams Street. A public hearing to receive public comment.. 10. Parking & Traffic 11. Creeks, Bridges & Parks 12. Water & Sewer 13. Discussion Items A. Appeal of Water Bill for 113 Dryden Road No Asst. Supt. Whitney 10 min. A very large bill was generated after the water meter was replaced and the property owner is disputing the amount. See the enclosed documentation. Tonic Voting? Presenter(s Time Allowed B. Request to Use a Portion of Stewart Park for a No Jhakeem Haltom, 15 min. Cayuga Wetlands Restoration Project New Roots School New Roots School is requesting approval for their students to use a portion of the western end of Stewart Park for a restoration project. Information will be distributed at the meeting. In addition, two students are planning to make a short presentation during the meeting. C. Street Vending Policy Discussion No Exec. Asst. Servoss 15 min. Two issues have presented themselves to staff.- 1) On July 1, 2015, the on- street parking rate in the City was changed from $1 1hour to $1.50 1hour. Mobile vending fees are still based on the $1 1hour. Staff would like Board's approval to base the vending fees on the $1.50 1hour parking fee. 2) The mobile food truck business has been increasing in Ithaca over the past year, and with it has come a very high demand for locations within Collegetown. Staff suggests that the Board consider reducing the number of feet a food truck can set up from a brick and mortar restaurant from 200 feet to 50 feet. This will allow many more locations to open up for these small businesses. In addition, as a follow -up to the Board's discussion on October 26, 2015, staff forwarded the attached letter to the owner of The Nines, as requested by the Board. 14. New Business No 15. Adjournment Yes Page 2 9A. Proposed Resolution — CEQR — Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance for purposes of the Environmental Review of the Discontinuance of Northern Portion of Lake Avenue and Eastern Portion of Adams Street WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is considering a proposal to discontinue the northern section of Lake Avenue and eastern section of Adams Street, and WHEREAS, the proposed discontinuance involves portions of Lake Avenue and Adams Street, which collectively are referred to as the "Street Parcels" and are more particularly described as follows: That portion of Lake Avenue commencing at the western corner of Lake Avenue and Hancock Street, running northeast approximately 37 feet, then 393 feet to the northwest to meet the eastern corner of Lake Ave and Adams Street, then 173 feet to the southwest to meet the eastern curb face line of Alice Miller Way, then southeast approximately 73 feet, then northeast approximately 167.5 feet, and then southeast approximately 327 feet to the beginning, and WHEREAS, this proposal is being considered pursuant to an agreement executed between Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services ( "INHS ") and the City on September 4, 2015 which was entered into as part of INHS' proposal to redevelop the 210 Hancock Street site to a mixed -use housing project (the "Project "), and WHEREAS, if the above - described Street Parcels are discontinued, they will be used for green space, pedestrian and bicycle space, and a public use playground, in accordance with the approved Site Plan dated August 25, 2015 and the above referenced agreement between the City and INHS, and WHEREAS, for purposes of evaluating the environmental significance of the Project, the City Planning and Development Board declared itself lead agency and the Project was thoroughly evaluated as part of a comprehensive coordinated environmental review conducted by the Planning Board; and WHEREAS, as Lead Agency, on May 26, 2015, the Planning Board issued for its determination of significance, a negative declaration, finding that the Project, a Type I action, would not have any significant adverse environmental impacts; and WHEREAS, the May 26, 2015 negative declaration was made after reviewing the plans for use of the Street Parcels, but the potential impacts of discontinuing the Street Parcels were not specifically examined, and WHEREAS, on October 26, 2015, the Board of Public Works declared itself Lead Agency for the environmental review of the Street Parcels' discontinuance, and therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works agrees that the Project is a Type I action; and RESOLVED, After careful review of Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form dated May 4, 2015 and the Planning Board's SEAR record, the BPW agrees with the Page 3 Planning Board's determination relative to SEQRA — specifically, that the Project including discontinuance of the Street Parcels will not have any adverse environmental impacts and that a negative declaration is appropriate; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works independently, and for purposes of specifically assessing the environmental impact of the discontinuance of the Street Parcels, adopts the findings contained in the May 26, 2015 negative declaration issued by the Planning Board and attached hereto; and RESOLVED, That this adoption of the May 26, 2015 Negative Declaration be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act. Page 4 2015 DPW Workplan -- Status DPW Projects Status Roadwork 100 - 400 W. Clinton St. Completed by S &F 300 - 500 S. Aurora St. Completed by S &F 400 - 800 N. Tioga St. Completed by S &F 500 -1000 N. Cayuga St. Completed by Contractor 200 -1000 Giles St. Completed by Contractor Old Elmira Road Completed by Contractor 400 - 500 S. Plain St. Work postponed to 2016 Workplan due to NYSEG work conflict 100 - 200 Pearl St. Additiional Work Completed by Contractor 200 blk. Willard Way Addidional Work Completed by Contractor 100 bik. Kline Road Additional Work Completed by S& F N. Aurora Street Bridge Deck Additional Work Completed by S &F Sidewalks SID 1 through SID 5 Approx. 11,000 If of sidewalk constructed Water and Sewer Water Treatment Plant Under construction Watermain Loop on Kline Road Complete Watermain Loop on Vine St. /Worth St. Complete Construction of Hardfill Site Work postponed to 2016 Workplan Rebuild Wood St. Pump Station On schedule for completion in 2015 High Pressure Pipe Cleaning — Woodcrest /Homestead /Eastwood Work postponed to 2016 Workplan Water and Sewer Line Replacement on S. Plain St. Work postponed to 2016 Workplan Cornell St. Tank Security Fence Work postponed to 2016 Workplan Engineering /Capital Projects Old Elmira Road Complete Commons Complete Seneca Street Garage Complete Skate Park Expansion Complete Stewart Park Large Pavilion Restrooms Complete Stewart Park Maint. Building Roof Work postponed to 2016 Workplan Street and Facilities Roof On schedule for completion in 2015 New Fueling Station at Streets and Facilities Work postponed to 2016 Workplan Lake Street Bridge Work postponed to 2016 Workplan Six -Mile Creek Wall Repair Work postponed to 2016 Workplan Waterfront Trail Phase 2 Complete Route 13 Pedestrian Crossings Complete Spencer and Stone Quarry Road and Sidewalk Design Work postponed to 2016 Workplan Brindley Street Bridge Design In process Cecil Malone Bridge Design Work postponed to 2017 Giles Street Road Repair Contract Complete N. Cayuga Street Road Repair Contract Complete Parking Pay Machine Installation 23 machines installed Parkmobile Parkmobile app up and running Green Street Garage Automation In process - -on schedule for completion in 2015 Other Flood Study USGS under contract for updating flood maps - -start in November Collegetown Utilities Ongoing meetings with NYSEG and Collegetown developers Cayuga Inlet Dredging Basis of Design complete by NYSDEC. Design to start in 2016. Commons Maintenance Program Proposed for 2016 budget. 2016 DPW DRAFT Workplan DPW Projects Status Roadwork 100 - 500 University Avenue Rebuild Design Contract /Outside Contractor 200 blk. Dryden Road Rebuild Design Contract /Outside Contractor 300 -400 N. Tioga St. Rebuild Design Contract /Outside Contractor 400 - 500 S. Plain St. Rebuild 5 &F 100 -400 Cornell St. Repave 5 &F 300 - 700 Hector St. Repave 5 &F 100 - 400 Chestnut St. Repave S &F 600 - 800 S. Aurora St. Repave 5 &F 100 -400 Auburn St. Repave S &F 100 blk. Ithaca Road Repave S &F 500 - 700 Hancock St. Repave S &F Warren Place & Taylor Place Culvert Replacements Design Contract /Outside Contractor Sidewalks SID 1 through SID 5 Approx. 7000 If of sidewalk construction proposed Buildings IPD HVAC --"Plan B" Repairs TBD Replace AC Units at GIAC Southside Community Center -- Basement Waterproofing & HVAC City Hall Asbestos Abatement Ithaca City Court Painting Water and Sewer Water Treatment Plant Completion Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Bldg & Solids Handling Silt Dam Dredging Preparation Work Dredging and New Intake Structure at 60 Foot Dam Dam Safety Engineering and Design at 60 Foot Dam Dredging Plans and Permitting for Silt Dam Dryden Road Water and Sewer Upgrades Vine /Worth Water Main Loop Construction of Hardfill Site Work brought forward from 2015 High Pressure Pipe Cleaning — Woodcrest /Homestead /Eastwood Work brought forward from 2015 Water and Sewer Line Replacement on S. Plain St. Work brought forward from 2015 James Gibbs Sanitary Sewer Force Main Hydrant Replacements 18 minimum Valve Replacements 12 minimum Engineering/Capital Projects Construction Projects: Stewart Park Maint. Building Roof Replacement Work brought forward from 2015 Cascadilla Boat House Stair Tower Construction Fueling Station at Streets and Facilities Construction Work brought forward from 2015 Lake Street Bridge Construction Work brought forward from 2015 Six -Mile Creek Wall Repair Work brought forward from 2015 Spencer and Stone Quarry Road and Sidewalk Construction Pedestrian Signal Countdown Timer Replacements Design Projects: Spencer and Stone Quarry Road and Sidewalk Design Work brought forward from 2015 University Avenue Road Repair Contract 200 Blk. Dryden Road Repair Contract 300 - 400 N. Toga Road Repair Contract Stewart Avenue Bridge Painting and Abutment Repair Stewart Avenue Reconstruction Drawings W. MLK Jr. Street Traansportation Enhancement Cascadilla Creekway Transportation Alternatives Project Columbia Street Park Improvements Bridge Inspection Program Forest Home Drive Engineering Stewart Park Building Evaluations East Hill Fire Station Design -- Engineering Support Intersection Enhancements — Barbara Mon Funds Aurora Street Bridge Engineering and Design E. Spencer Street Retaining Wall Design Parking/Commons Pay Machine Installation 23 Additional Pay Machines Pay Machine Signage Improve signage associated with Pay Machines Inlet Island Parking Planning Implement Commons Maintenance Program Other Flood Study USGS under contract for updating flood maps - -start in November Collegetown Utilities Ongoing meetings with NYSEG and Collegetown developers Cayuga Inlet Dredging Basis of Design complete by NYSDEC. Design to start in 2016. Parks Master Plan Joint Planning Effort with DPW, Planning Dept, and IYB Implement Water Recreation Plans for Boat Storage a CITY OF ITHACA FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM (FEAF) Purpose: This Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) is designed to help applicants and agencies determine, in an orderly manner, whether a project or action may be significant. The question of whether an action may be significant is not always easy to answer. Frequently, there are aspects of a proposed action that are subjective or immeasurable. It is also understood those who determine significance may have little or no formal knowledge of the environment or may not be aware of the broader concerns affecting the question of significance. The FEAF is intended to provide a method whereby applicants and agencies can be assured the determination process has been orderly, comprehensive in nature, yet flexible enough to allow introduction of information to fit a project or action. FEAF Components: Part 1: Provides objective data and information about a given action and its site. By identifying basic project data, it assists in a review of the analysis that takes place in Parts 2 and 3. Part 2: Focuses on identifying the range of possible impacts that may occur from a project or action. It provides guidance as to whether an impact is likely to be considered small to moderate or whether it is a potentially large impact. The form also identifies whether an impact can be mitigated or reduced. Part 3: If any impact in Part 2 is identified as potentially large, then Part 3 is used to evaluate whether or not the impact is actually important. THIS AREA IS FOR LEAD AGENCY USE ONLY DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE —TYPE I AND UNLISTED ACTIONS Identify the portions of FEAF completed for this action: part 1 Part 2 Oart 3 Upon review of the information recorded on this FEAF (Parts, 2, and 3, if appropriate), and any other supporting information, and considering both the magnitude and importance of each impact, it is reasonably determined by the Lead Agency that: ►. The Proposed Action will not result in any large and important impact(s) and will not have a significant impact on the environment; therefore, A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. QB. Although the proposed action could have a significant impact on the environment, there will not be a significant effect for this Unlisted Action, because the mitigation measures described in PART 3 have been required; therefore, A CONDITIONED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. QC. The proposed action may result in one or more large and important impacts that may have a significant impact on the environment; therefore, A POSITIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. * A Conditioned Negative Declaration is only valid for Unlisted Actions. Name of Action: St+o 'PL^ra Rn��ow - Q,%O AP%ncoc,l-., - rn„*-ocA tU-�Le, r i Name of Lead Agency: Ct4-t of 'i'TV%A —.,a 'p��r,Y,�r,c ZOA e.tD Name and Title of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: -i' Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency:/, Signature of Preparer: Date: 5 - aY - t5 FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM (FEAF) PART 1—PROJECT INFORMATION (prepared by project sponsor /applicant) NOTICE: This document is designed to assist in determining whether the action proposed may have a significant effect on the environment. Please complete the entire form, Parts A through E. Answers to these questions will be considered part of the application for approval and may be subject to further verification and public review. Provide any additional information you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3. It is expected that completion of the FEAF will depend on information currently available and will not involve new studies, research, or investigation. If information requiring such additional work is unavailable, so indicate and specify each instance. Name of Action: 210 Hancock Street Redevelopment Location of Action: 210 Hancock Street, Ithaca NY, 14850 Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services Address: 115 West Clinton Street City /Town /Village: Ithaca State: NY ZIP: 148: Business Phone: (607) 277 -4500 Name of Owner (if different): Address: City /Town/Village: State: ZIP: Business Phone: Description of Action: The action is anticipated to consist of the following: the consolidation of two tax parcels, the demolition of an existing vacant grocery store, a single story office building, and the associate parking lot and ancillary spaces. The construction of approximately- I.Xtew t44�,wn homes, and a multi -story mixed ;e use building providing approximately 51t rental apartments and approximately three ground floor commercial spaces, along with support parking, pedestrian amenities, and green space. Also under consideration are improvements to one block of Lake Avenue along Cascadilla Creek and one -half block of Adams Street along Conley Park to optimize green space, l Pao��oC P'0�0'5, *,"bicycle space,'po et ntially provide a public use playground. The development is j anticipated to be subdivided into two new tax parcels, one for the town houses and its associated parking, and the second for the mixed use building and its associated parking. 4 47 2 Please complete each question (indicate N /A, if not applicable). A. SITE DESCRIPTION Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas. 1. Present Land Use: - 1! Urban - industrial I ■ I Commercial �'� Public Forest Frl1 Agricultural i Other: '2. Total area of project- area: 201 acres square feet (Chosen louts apply to, following section also.) I� Approximate Area (Units in Question 2 apply to this section.) Currently After Completion 2a. Meadow or Brushland (non - agricultural) 0 0 2b. Forested 0 2 c. Agricultural 0 2r1. Wetland [as per Article 24 of Environmental Conservation Law (ECt.)] 0 2e. Water Surface Area 0 2f. Public 0 2g. Water Surface Area 0 2h. Unvegetated (rock, earth, or fill) o 2i. Roads, buildings, and other paved surfaces 1.88 A 2'. Other indicate type) lawn and planting beds �_ - - -- - (indicate p 9 0.13 A 31. What is predominant soil type(s) on project site (e.g., HdB, silty loam, etc.): Urban fill below a layer of or top soil at the surface. pavement [3b. Soil Drainage: Well- Drained % of Site Q Moderately Well- Drained 6 % of Site Q Poorly Drained 94 % of Site 4a. Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? Eyes ONo ON /A 4b. What is depth of bedrock? deeper than 85' (feet) 4c. What is depth to the water table? 6'to 8.5' depth (feet) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.: OJ t5. Approximate percentage of proposed project site ]rmo-mloo % ❑ 10 -15% % with slopes: F1 15% or greater % F Is project substantially contiguous to, or does it es x No ❑N /A j; contain a building, site or district, listed on or �' i eligible for the National or State Register of Historic Places? 116b. ...Or a designated local landmark or located in a Qyes []No FJN /A local landmark district? �7. Do hunting and /or fishing opportunities currently exist in the project area? Yes ENo []N /A If yes, identify each species: 3 SITE DESCRIPTION (concluded) 8. Does project site contain any species of plant []Yes []No ❑N /A and /or animal life identified as threatened or endangered'? According to: EAF Mapper Summary Report Identify each species: 9. Are there any unique or unusual landforms on the []Yes QNo n N/A project site (i.e., cliffs, other geological 1 formations)? Describe: 10. Is project site currently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area? []Yes QNo QN /A If yes, explain: 11. Does present site offer or include scenic views Ely QNo []N /A known to be important to the community? 12. Is project within or contiguous to a site designated a Unique Natural Area (UNA) or critical environmental area by a local or state agency? 13. Streams within or contiguous to project area: Cascadilla Creek 14. Lakes, ponds, or wetland areas within or contiguous to project area: 15. Has site been used for land disposal of solid and/or hazardous wastes? Describe: []Yes QNo []N /A Describe: Names of stream(s) or name(s) of river(s) to which it is a tributary: Cayuga Lake Name(s): N/A Size(s) (in acres ❑Yes QNo []N /A Describe: 6. is the site served by existing public utilities? []yes []No []N /A a. If Yes, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? Fx �Io �i /A b. If Yes, will improvements be necessary to []Yes QNo []N /A allow connection? 4 B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION L Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate): 1 a. Total contiguous area owned by project sponsor in acres: 2.01 A or square feet: lb. Project acreage developed: All Acres initially: 2.01 A Acres ultimately: 2.01 A Ic. Project acreage to remain undeveloped: N/A ld. Length of project in miles (if appropriate): N iA or feet: le. If project is an expansion, indicate percent of change proposed: N /A % lf. Number of off- street parking spaces existing: 106 proposed: 70 1 _g� Max_ imum vehicu_ l-a_ -r - trips generated (upon completion of project) P er da • 11, tMOed see2`ia`''e� d p h Fepon and our: report �_h. Height_ of tallest proposed structure in feet. 48' (height at stair tower) Linear feet of frontage along a public street or thoroughfare that the project will occupy? 1350 LF �2. Specify what type of natural material (i.e., rock, earth, etc.) and how much will be removed from the site: Minimal grading anticipated or added to the site: Structures to be built out of flood plain Specify what type of vegetation (trees, shrubs, ground cover) and how much will be removed from the site: acres: 0.40 A type of vegetation: Mix of trees, shrubs, lawn plantings Will any mature trees or other locally important_ vegetation be removed for this project? YES Are there any plans for re- vegetation to replace vegetation removed during construction? YES 6. If single- phase project, anticipated period of construction: N i A months (including demolition) 7 If multi- phased project, anticipated period of construction: 48 months months (including demolition) 7a. Total number of phases anticipated: 3 7b. Anticipated date of commencement for first phase: Sept month 2016 year (including demolition) 7c. Approximate completion date of final phase: Sept month 2020 year. 7d. Is phase one financially dependent on subsequent phases? !Yes ■ No N/A �r - - -� S. Will blasting occur during construction? ' Yes I m � o I 1N /A If yes, explain: 19. Number of jobs generated during construction: 100 .10. Number of jobs eliminated by this project: 0 After project is completed: 15 Explain: 1. Will project require relocation of any projects or facilities ?i Yes ' ! No' �N /A If yes, explain: 12a. Is surface or subsurface liquid waste disposal involved ? ® ;Yes No j N /A; if yes, explain: Subsurface sanitary and storm sewer will connect to municipal systems. 12b. If # 12a is yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial, etc): Sanitary + storm sewer 12c. If surface disposal, where specifically will effluent be discharged? N/A 13. Will surface area of existing lakes, ponds, streams, or other surface waterways be increased or decreased by proposal? �es I ■' No i iN /A If yes, explain: 4a. Will project or any portion of project occur wholly or partially within or contiguous to the 100 -year flood; plain? ■Yes No "iN /A PROJECT DESCRIPTION (concluded) 14b. Does project or any portion of project occur wholly or partially within or contiguous to: Cayuga Inlet Fall Creek, Cascadilla Creek; Cayuga Lake, Six Mile Creek, or Silver Creek? (Circle all that-�ffly) 4' i14c. Does project or any portion of project occur wholly or partially within or contiguous to wetlands as described in Article 24 of the ECL? !Yes 1 E !No �N /A; 114d. If #14a., b., Or c. is yes, explain: Adjacent to Cascadilla Creek [ 5a. Does project involve disposal of solid waste? ■�IYes IN o , N/A L15b. If #15a. is yes, will an existing solid waste disposal facility be used'? ! .'Yes No IN /A 15c. if #15b. is yes, give name of disposal facility Seneca Meadows Landfill and its location: Waterloo, NY 15d. Will there be any wastes that will not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill? MI es ��No JQw 4/A If yes, explain_ 15e. Will any solid waste be disposed of on site? E❑�Yes r! No [❑�N /A If yes, explain: 16. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? ❑ es W o ❑ /A If yes, specify: 17. Will project affect a building or site listed on or eligible the National or State Register of Historic Places or a local landmark or in a landmark district? Ves 10 i N o IN /A; if yes, explain: 18. Will project produce odors? JA�Yes ❑�No IN /A If yes, explain: Temporary construction odors 19. Will projL6o product operating noise exceed the local ambient noise level during construction? C1Yes ❑ /A After construction? ❑Yes W o ❑ /A 20. Will project result in an increase of energy use? [ es 10 o ❑ /A If yes, indicate type(s): Electric and natural gas 21. Total anticipated water usage per day in gals. /day: 2530 GPD Source of water: city or Ithaca C. ZONING AND PLANNING INFORMATION 1. Does the proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? la yes ❑ 0M/A If yes, indicate the decision required: Parking, height variances Zoning Amendment Zoning Variance EEJJ— New /Revision of Master Plan ❑ Subdivision X :I Site Plan Special Use Permit 7 Resource Management Plan D Other: �2. What is the current zoning classification of site? 132 -A W. 13. If the site is developed as permitted by the rp esent zoning, what is the maximum potential development? Approx 1.05 A of building footprint at 3 stories tall yielding 135,000 SF, with much of the remaining 1.05 A an open paved parking lot Is roposed use consistent with present zoning? !, ■ IYes i ,No N/A 5 #_4 is no, indicate desired zoning: N/A 6 If the site is developed by the proposed zoning, what is the maximum potential development of the site? li N / A - no rezoning proposed 7. Is the ro osed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land -use plans? Eyes No N/A If no, explain: T 8. What is the dominant land use and zoning classification within a' /4 mile radius of the project? i (e.g., R -1 a or R -1 b) R2 -B with dominant land use single family and multi family residential 9. Is the proposed action compatible with adjacent land uses? ,.°!Yes o ❑ /A Explain: Extends the existing residential from the surrounding neighborhood 5-0a. If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? Potentially 2 10b. What is the minimum lot size proposed? 0.75 A 11. Will the proposed action create a demand for any community-provided services? (e.g., recreation, education, police, fire protection, etc.)? Eyes ❑�1Vo ❑ /A Explain: Increased residential density If yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand? es j JNo [: ?N /A Explain: Minimal overall increase in City Services 12. Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? ❑❑Yes W o i N/A F es, is existing road network adequate to handle additional traffic? es ❑ o ❑ /A Explain: A APPROVALS L- Approvals: Site Plan Approval, Zoning Board of Appeals, Subdivision, Board of Public Works Easement 2a. Is any Federal permit required? i Yes 1 ;&No Jt IjN /A Specify: NYSIHousing Trust Funds, State Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Federal i ILow In ome Housing Tax C If Yes, Specify: (b. g ax Credits, and HOME 2c. Local and Revional annrovals: Agency Yes or No Type of Approval Required Submittal Date Approval Date Common Council Board of Zoning Appeals BZA YES Area Variances Planning & Development Board YES Final Site Plan Review: Subdivision Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission (ILPC NO Board of Public Works BPW) YES Review and Approve Fire Department YES Review and Approve Police Department YES Review and Approve Building Commissioner YES Review and Approve Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA) YES Review and Approve 8 E. INFORMATIONAL DETAILS Attach any additional infonmation as may be needed to clarify your project. If there are or may be any adverse impacts associated with your proposal, please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to mitigate or avoid them. See attached additional documentation F. VERIFICATION I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant /Sponsor Name: Mr Joseph Bowes Signature: Title: Senior Real Estate Developer k END OF PART 1 City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) Part 2 — Project Impacts Project Name: 210 Hancock St. Redevelopment Date Created: 3/31/15 Revised by the Planning Board on 4 -28 -15 & 5 -26 -15 IM am 5/28/2015 Small -to- Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Reduced by Impact Impact Project Change? IMPACT ON LAND 1. Will there be an effect as a result of a physical change to project site? ® Yes [-]No Any construction on slopes of 15% or greater (15 -foot rise per 100 feet of length) or where general slope in the project ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No exceeds 10 %. Construction on land where depth to the water table is less ❑ El Yes ❑ No than 3 feet. Construction of parking facility /area for 50 or more vehicles. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally El El ❑Yes ❑ No within 3 feet of existing ground surface. Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or ❑ ® Yes ❑ No involve more than one phase or stage. Evacuation for mining purposes that would remove more than ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No 1,000 tons of natural material (i.e., rock or soil) per year. Construction of any new sanitary landfill_ ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No Construction in designated floodway. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No Other impacts (if any): Need more information about foundation type. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Will there be an effect on any unique land forms found on the site (i.e., cliffs, gorges, geological formations, etc.)? ❑ Yes ® No Specific land forms (if any): ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No IM am 5/28/2015 City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) Part 2 — Project Impacts Project Name: 210 Hancock St. Redevelopment Date Created: 3/31/15 Revised by the Planning Board on 4 -28 -15 & 5 -26 -15 2of11 5/28/2015 Small4o- Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Reduced by Impact Impact Project Change? IMPACT ON WATER 3. Will project affect any water body designated as protected (under article 15 or 24 of Environmental Conservation Law, E.C.L.)? ❑ Yes M No Developable area of site contains protected water body. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel ❑ ❑ ❑Yes E] No of protected stream. Extension of utility distribution facilities through protected ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No water body. Construction in designated freshwater wetland. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No Other impacts (if any): ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No 4. Will project affect any non - protected existing or new body of water? ® Yes ❑ No A 10% increase or decrease in surface area of any body of ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No water or more than 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Construction, alteration, or conversion of body of water that ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No exceeds 10,000 sq. ft. of surface area. Fall Creek, Six Mile Creek, Cascadilla Creek, Silver Creek, ® ❑ ®Yes ❑ No Cayuga Lake, or Cayuga Inlet? Other impacts (if any): ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No 2of11 5/28/2015 City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) Part 2 — Project Impacts Project Name: 210 Hancock St. Redevelopment Date Created: 3/31/15 Revised by the Planning Board on 4 -28 -15 & 5 -26 -15 3of11 5/28/2015 Small -to- Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Reduced by Impact Impact Project Change? IMPACT ON WATER (cont.) 5. Will project affect surface or groundwater quality? ® Yes ❑ No Project will require discharge permit. ❑ ❑ [:]Yes ❑ No Project requires use of source of water that does not have ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No approval to serve proposed project. Construction or operation causing any contamination of a ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No public water supply system. Project will adversely affect groundwater. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No Liquid effluent will be conveyed off the site to facilities which ❑ ❑ [:]Yes ❑ No do not currently exist or that have inadequate capacity. Project requiring a facility that would use water in excess of ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No 20,000 gallons per day or 500 gallons per minute. Project will likely cause siltation or other discharge into an existing body of water to the extent that there will be ❑ ® ® Yes [:]No an obvious visual contrast to natural conditions. Proposed action will require storage of petroleum or chemical ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No products greater than 1,100 gallons. Other impacts (if any): ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No 3of11 5/28/2015 City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) Part 2 — Project Impacts Project Name: 210 Hancock St. Redevelopment Date Created: 3/31/15 Revised by the Planning Board on 4 -28 -15 & 5 -26 -15 4of11 5/28/2015 Small -to- Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Reduced by Impact Impact Project Change? IMPACT ON WATER (cont.) 6. Will project alter drainage flow, drainage patterns, or surface water runoff? ® Yes ❑ No Project would impede floodwater flows. ❑ ❑ [:]Yes ❑ No Project is likely to cause substantial erosion. E ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No Project is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No Other impacts (if any): Project is in the 100 and 500 year flood plains ® ❑ ® Yes ❑ No IMPACT ON AIR 7. Will project affect air quality? ® Yes ❑ No Project will induce 500 or more vehicle trips in any 8 -hour ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No period per day. Project will result in the incineration of more than 2.5 tons of ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No refuse per 24 -hour day. Project emission rate of all contaminants will exceed 5 lbs. per hour or a heat source producing more than 10 million ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No BTUs per hour. Other impacts (if any): Construction Impacts ® ❑ ® Yes ❑ No 4of11 5/28/2015 City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) Part 2 — Project Impacts Project Name: 210 Hancock St. Redevelopment Date Created: 3/31/15 Revised by the Planning Board on 4 -28 -15 & 5 -26 -15 5of11 5/28/2015 Small -to- Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Reduced by Impact Impact Project Change? IMPACTS ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS 8. Will project affect any threatened or endangered species? ❑ Yes ® No Reduction of any species, listed on New York or Federal list, ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No using the site, found over, on, or near site. Removal of any portion of a critical or significant wildlife ❑ ❑ [:]Yes ❑ No habitat. Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year ❑ ❑ [:]Yes No other than for agricultural purposes. Other impacts (if any): ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes [:J No 9. Will proposed action substantially affect non - threatened or non - endangered species? ❑ Yes ® No Proposed action would substantially interfere with any ❑ F-] ❑Yes ❑ No resident or migratory fish, or wildlife species. Proposed action requires removal or more than'/ acre of ❑ ❑ [:]Yes No mature woods or other locally important vegetation. Other impacts (if any): ❑ ❑ [:]Yes ❑ No 5of11 5/28/2015 City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) Part 2 — Project Impacts Project Name: 210 Hancock St. Redevelopment Date Created: 3/31/15 Revised by the Planning Board on 4 -28 -15 & 5 -26 -15 6of11 5/28/2015 Small -to- Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Reduced by Impact Impact Project Change? IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES 10. Will proposed action affect views, vistas, or visual character of the neighborhood or community? ® Yes ❑ No Proposed land uses or proposed action components obviously different from, or in sharp contrast to, current ® ❑ [:]Yes ❑ No surrounding land use patterns, whether man -made or natural. Proposed land uses or proposed action components visible to users of aesthetic resources which will eliminate or ❑ ❑ F] Yes ❑ No significantly reduce their enjoyment of aesthetic qualities of that resource. Proposed action will result in elimination or major screening El ❑ Yes ❑ No of scenic views known to be important to the area. Other impacts (if any): Project contiguous to Cascadilla Creek waterway. Contain surface level parking visible for ® ❑ ® Yes ❑ No m the street. IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 11. Will proposed action impact any site or structure of historic, prehistoric, or paleontological importance? ❑ Yes ® No Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within, or contiguous to, any facility or site listed on or eligible for the ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No National or State Register of Historic Places. Any impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No within the project site. Proposed action occurring wholly or partially within, or ❑ No contiguous to, any site designated as a local landmark or in a ❑ ❑ [—]Yes landmark district. Other impacts (if any): ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No 6of11 5/28/2015 City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) Part 2 — Project Impacts Project Name: 210 Hancock St. Redevelopment Date Created: 3/31115 Revised by the Planning Board on 4 -28 -15 & 5 -26 -15 7of11 5/28/2015 Small -to- Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Reduced by Impact Impact Project Change? IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION 12. Will the proposed action affect the quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces, or recreational opportunities? ❑ Yes ❑ No The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational ❑ ❑ ❑Yes [J Nn opportunity. A major reduction of an open space important to the ❑ ❑ F] Yes No community. Other impacts (if any): Cascadilla Creek used by community for fishing and other recreation. ® ❑ ®Yes ❑ No IMPACT ON UNIQUE NATURAL AREAS OR CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS 13. Will proposed action impact the exceptional or unique characteristics of a site designated as a unique natural area (UNA) or a crii;ical environmental area (CEA) by a local or state agency? ❑ Yes ❑ No Proposed action to locate within a UNA or CEA? ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No Proposed action will result in reduction in the quality of the ❑ ❑ ❑Yes ❑ No resource. Proposed action will impact use, function, or enjoyment of the ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No resource. Other impacts (if any): ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No 7of11 5/28/2015 City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) Part 2 — Project Impacts Project Name: 210 Hancock St. Redevelopment Date Created: 3/31/15 Revised by the Planning Board on 4 -28 -15 & 5 -26 -15 8of11 5/28/2015 Small -to- Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Reduced by Impact Impact Project Change? IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION 14. Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems? ® Yes ❑ No Alteration of present patterns of movement of people and /or E] E] [:]Yes ❑ No goods. Proposed action will result in major traffic problems. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No Other impacts: Parking variance requested. See Part 3. ❑ ® ® Yes ❑ No IMPACT ON ENERGY 15. Will proposed action affect community's sources of fuel or energy supply? ❑ Yes ® No Proposed action causing greater than 5% increase in any El E] ❑Yes ❑ No form of energy used in municipality. Proposed action requiring creation or extension of an energy transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single- ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No or two - family residences. Other impacts (if any): ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes [:]No 8of11 5/28/2015 City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) Part 2 — Project Impacts Project Name: 210 Hancock St. Redevelopment Date Created: 3/31/15 Revised by the Planning Board on 4 -28 -15 & 5 -26 -15 Music 5/28/2015 Small -to- Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Reduced by Impact Impact Project Change? IMPACT ON NOISE AND ODORS 16. Will there be objectionable odors, noise, glare, vibration, or electrical disturbance during construction of, or after completion of, this proposed action? ® Yes F] No Blasting within 1,500 feet of a hospital, school, or other ❑ 1:1 ❑Yes ❑ No sensitive facility? Odors will occur routinely (more than one hour per day). ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No Proposed action will produce operating noise exceeding local ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No ambient noise levels for noise outside of structure. Proposed action will remove natural barriers that would act as ❑ ❑ E] Yes F] No noise screen. Other impacts (if any): Construction Impacts — multiple - year construction timeline and potential pile driving ❑ ® ®Yes ❑ No IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH 17. Will proposed action affect public health and safety? ® Yes ❑ No Proposed action will cause risk of explosion or release of hazardous substances (i.e., oil, pesticides, chemicals, ❑ ❑ Yes E] No radiation, etc.) in the event of accident or upset conditions, or there will be chronic low -level discharge or emission. Proposed action may result in burial of "hazardous wastes" in any form (i.e., toxic, poisonous, highly reactive, radioactive, ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No irritating, infectious, etc.) Proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2,000 feet of a site used for the disposal of ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No solid or hazardous wastes. Proposed action will result in handling or disposal or hazardous wastes (i.e., toxic, poisonous, highly reactive, ❑ ❑ [J Yes ❑ No radioactive, irritating, infectious, etc., including wastes that are solid, semi - solid, liquid, or contain gases). Music 5/28/2015 City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) Part 2 — Project Impacts Project Name: 210 Hancock St. Redevelopment Date Created: 3/31/15 Revised by the Planning Board on 4 -28 -15 & 5 -26 -15 10 of 11 5/28/2015 Small -to- Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Reduced by Impact Impact Project Change? IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH (cont.) Storage facilities for 50,000 or more gallons of any liquid fuel. ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No Use of any chemical for de- icing, soil stabilization, or control of vegetation, insects, or animal life on the premises of any ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No residential, commercial, or industrial property in excess of 30,000 square feet. Other impacts (if any): A Phase 1 ESA was submitted — no Recognized Environmental Conditions (ROCs) ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No identified. ® Asbestos - containing materials will be removed by a listened contractor. IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD 18. Will proposed action affect the character of the existing community? ® Yes ❑ No The population of the city in which the proposed action is ❑ ❑ [:]Yes No located is likely to grow by more than 5% of resident human population. The municipal budgets for capital expenditures or operating services will increase by more than 5% per year as a result of ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No this proposed action. Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans ® ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No or goals. Requires parking and height variances Proposed action will cause a change in the density of ® ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No land use. Proposed action will replace or eliminate existing facilities, ❑ ❑ [-]Yes ❑ No structures, or areas of historic importance to the community. Development will create demand for additional community ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No services (e.g., schools, police, and fire, etc.) Proposed action will set an important precedent for future ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes ❑ No actions. Proposed action will relocate 15 or more employees in one or ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes LJ No more businesses. 10 of 11 5/28/2015 City of Ithaca Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) Part 2 — Project Impacts Project Name: 210 Hancock St. Redevelopment Date Created: 3/31/15 Revised by the Planning Board on 4 -28 -15 & 5 -26 -15 — If any action in Part 2 is identified as a potential large impact, or if you cannot determine the magnitude of impact, proceed to Part 3 — 11 of 11 5/28/2015 Small -to- Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Reduced by Impact Impact Project Change? IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD (cont.) Other impacts (if any): Drainage issues. Surface level parking lot visible from the street. See Part 3. ® ❑ ®Yes ❑ No 19. Is there public controversy concerning the proposed action? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown — If any action in Part 2 is identified as a potential large impact, or if you cannot determine the magnitude of impact, proceed to Part 3 — 11 of 11 5/28/2015 City of Ithaca FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM (FEAF) — Part III Project Name: 210 Hancock Redevelopment Project Date Created: 3/30/15 revised by the Planning Board on 4/28/15 and 5/26/15 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project sponsor proposes to redevelop the entire 2.01 -acre parcel currently containing the vacant former grocery store, a smaller commercial building, and a 110 -space parking lot. The project sponsor proposes to construct twelve 2 -story townhomes and a 4- story, approximately 65,000 -SF, mixed -use building with approximately 53 apartments and approximately three ground - floor commercial spaces, totaling approximately 10,000 SF. Approximately 64 parking spaces will be provided — approximately one third of which will be on the ground floor of the apartment building. The project sponsor also proposes to convert 0.77 acres of contiguous City -owned right -of -way (ROW) that include portions of Adams St. and Lake Ave. (both of which are public streets); the former would become a playground area with associated walks, and the later would become a green space with a central non - vehicular bike and pedestrian path. The project is in the B -2a Zoning District. The project will require the following approvals: site plan and subdivision approval from the Planning and Development Board (Lead Agency), a Flood Plain Development Permit, variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), approval from the Board of Public Works (BPW) for improvements to property in the public way, funding approval from the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA), and approval from Common Council. This is a Type I Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance, §176 -4 (h)(2),(k), and (n) and the State Environmental Quality Review Act, §617.4 (9), and is subject to environmental review. Public Engagement Process: The project sponsor conducted a community engagement process that resulted in the proposed master plan for the site. They held four community meetings attended by approximately 250 people, over 70% of whom live in the adjacent Northside and Fall Creek Neighborhoods. Information provided at the meetings can be found on the project website: www.21OHaticock.org This process generated the following six guiding principles for the master plan: 1. Make Lake Ave. low traffic and provide pedestrian amenities along the creek. 2. Make green space /public space more accessible to the wider community. 3. Provide lower scale development along the creek. 4. Minimize surface parking. 5. Locate commercial space along Hancock St. 6. Provide a mix of uses - commercial and residential. The proposed site layout received the most support from participants. IMPACT ON LAND Existing Conditions: The project site occupies a city block. It is bounded by Hancock and First St., both of which are connector streets from downtown neighborhoods to NYS Route 13. To the north, the site is bounded by Adams St. and to the east by Lake Ave., both of which are low- traffic roads. Lake Ave. is Page 1 of 9 contiguous to a channelized portion of Cascadilla Creek that runs from the base of Cascadilla Gorge to its outlet at the Flood Control Channel. Conley Park is to the immediate north of the project site. The site has been developed for commercial use since as early as 1929, when it housed several buildings and two greenhouses known as Lockwood Gardens. It has been in its present configuration since 1961. (Phase 1 A Cultural Resource Survey). The majority of the existing 2.01 - acre project site is currently covered by an asphalt parking lot and two one -story masonry commercial buildings. The larger of the two existing buildings is the vacant Neighborhood Pride grocery store and the smaller is the home of the non - profit Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. Approximately 97% of the site is currently impervious surface. Proposed Project: Construction will be in three phases and last approximately 48 months /4 years. However, the bulk of the construction activity will occur during the first phase when a 65,000 -SF 4- story, mixed -use building with 53 units of housing on the upper floors and 10,000 SF of commercial space and 7,500 SF of covered parking on the ground floor, will be built along First St.. Twelve 2 -story townhomes will be built, three fronting Hancock St., and 9 fronting Lake Ave. The interior of the site will provide parking organized around a central internal street bisecting the site and will serve all users of the project, as well as provide emergency access and service. Due to existing soil conditions as identified in the geotechnical investigation prepared by Elwyn & Palmer Consulting engineers PLLC, and dated January 2015, the multi - family apartment will require a pile foundation. The piles will likely be steel pipe piles filled with concrete, driven into the ground using a crane and pile driving hammer. Because most of the soil is soft, the project sponsor anticipates that much of the installation would go quickly with minimal driving required. The anticipated pile driving time will last approximately 5 to 6 weeks and will be limited to 7:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays. The project proposes to eliminate vehicular traffic on a one -block portion of Lake Ave., and one half block of Adams St. adjacent to the site in favor of accessible recreation and greenspace along Cascadilla Creek and Conley Park. Drawings titled "Existing Cover Types (10F2)" and "Proposed Cover Types (20F2)," dated 4/9/15 and prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C., illustrate the existing and proposed pervious and impervious surfaces on both the project site and the contiguous 0.77 acres of City ROW. Overall impervious surface is reduced from 2.34 acres to 1.66 acres — a decrease of 0.68 acres and 29 %. Pervious surface is increased from 0.44 acres to 1.12 acres — an increase of 0.68 acres and 154% IMPACT ON WATER See Impacts on Drainage and Impacts on Open Space and Recreation IMPACT ON DRAINAGE Existing Conditions: As shown on the attached Boundary and Topographic Map, the site is within the flood zones identified by FEMA, Zone A3, which covers approximately 26% of the project site, in the area identified as the Area of 100 -Year Flood. Zone B, the remaining 74% of the site, is the Area Between Limits of 100 -year and 500 -Year Flood. Upon review of the FEMA Flood Insurance Study, the Page 2 of 9 appropriate base flood water surface elevation for this site has been established at 391.5 feet (NGVD29), which varies between 0.5 and 4.5 feet above existing grades across the site. The floor elevations of the existing on -site buildings proposed for demolition are lower than this base flood level. Based on site topography, the parking lot drains in a westerly direction toward First St.. The extent of on -site storm sewers is limited to two catchbasins in the southerly portion of the main parking area. These catchbasins are connected by relatively small- diameter pipe ( <12 -inch diameter) to the City's storm sewer at the corner of Hancock and First St. Run -off collected in gutters and downspouts on the two existing building roofs is directed principally toward Adams St. The City's storm sewer system in the immediate vicinity consists of curb inlets, catchbasins, and 12 -inch diameter pipe along both Hancock St. and Adams St. Other than curbed gutters, there are no storm sewers on First St. or Lake Ave. Run -off collected in the Hancock St. system is ultimately discharged to an open channel at the intersection of Third St. and N. Meadow St. (NYS Route 13). The short length of storm pipe in the Adams St. system discharges into Cascadilla Creek, just upstream of the footbridge. The invert of the City system at Hancock St. is 385.7 feet or roughly 4 feet below the mean site elevation of 389.5 feet. At the east end of Adams St., the invert of the City pipe is approximately 381 feet. Current site conditions within the limits of the adjacent street lines is over 92% impervious cover. The majority of the impervious area is attributable to the two commercial building roof tops and the large contiguous parking lot. The areas of pervious cover include small lawn panels at the northwest corner of the site and small landscaped beds at the entry to the vacant grocery store at 210 Hancock St. Proposed Proiect: Once the existing on -site buildings are removed, the proposed grading design may allow for some expansion of the Zone A3 area along the northern boundary. All new building finish floors will be raised above the base flood elevation. The townhouses will be set 2 feet above the base flood elevation, and the commercial /mixed -use building will be set 1 foot above the base flood elevation. The proposed buildings include stoops, steps, and ramps to provide vertical circulation to the raised first floor. None of the proposed site improvements will encroach into the adjacent floodway of Cascadilla Creek. The project sponsor is projecting little if any impact to the base flood water surface elevation following completion of the project. The northern half of the mixed -use building footprint, which is located in the A3 Zone, will remain at or near existing ground elevations to provide parking below the upper floor residential uses. Raising the parking area by importing fill is not anticipated, thereby maintaining the storage potential of the flood plain. The foundation and finish floor conditions of the townhouses will incorporate flood - proofed crawl spaces with engineered openings to further minimize flood water damages and loss of flood plain. Drawings tilled "Existing Cover Types (10F2)" and "Proposed Cover Types (20F2)," dated 4/9/15 and prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C., illustrate the existing and proposed pervious and impervious surface on both the project site and the contiguous 0.77 acres of City ROW. Overall impervious surface is reduced from 2.34 acres to 1.66 acres — a decrease of 0.68 acres or 29 %. Pervious surface is increased from 0.44 acres to 1.12 acres — an increase of .68 acres or 154 %. Page 3 of 9 In an email from Scott Gibson, City Stormwater Management Officer to, to Lisa Nicholas Senior Planner, dated April 30, 2015, Gibson states: In and of itself, this project meets the definition for a Full Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan given the large acreage of disturbance anticipated by the work. However, in accordance with the DEC Stormwater Management Design Manual, Chapter 9, Redevelopment Activity, If "The plan proposes a reduction of existing impervious cover by a minimum of 25% of the total disturbed, impervious area, a reduction in site imperviousness will reduce the volume of stormwater runoff, thereby achieving, at least in part, stormwater criteria for both water quality and quantity." This project proposes to reduce its cover by up to 28916, which meets this criteria. As such quality and quantity control are waived by definition. That said, the project must still meet four (4) Better Site Design Practices and we have encouraged responsible grading in final design to take advantage of longer flow path runs across green landscaping. No significant impact anticipated IMPACT ON AIR The project site is in a densely populated residential area. Construction is projected to last 48 months /4 years. The impacts of airborne dust could have a negative impact during the construction period. The excavation and the preparation of foundations can also create the potential for increased dust and dirt particles in the air. The applicant has agreed to employ the following applicable dust - control measures as appropriate: • Misting or fog spraying site to minimize dust. • Maintaining crushed stone tracking pads at all entrances to the construction site. • Re- seeding disturbed areas to minimize bare exposed soils. • Keeping roads clear of dust and debris. • Requiring trucks to be covered. • Prohibiting burning of debris on site. IMPACT ON PLANTS & ANIMALS No impact anticipated. IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES See Impacts on Open Space Area and Growth and Character of Community or neighborhood. No impact anticipated. IMPACT ON HISTORIC RESOURCES No impact anticipated. Page 4 of 9 IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AREA Existing Conditions: The project site is contiguous to a channelized portion of Cascadilla Creek that runs from the base of Cascadilla Gorge to its outlet at the Flood Control Channel. This portion of Cascadilla Creek, running though the Fall Creek and Northside neighborhoods and beginning at Cayuga St., is flanked by two parks and a narrow green buffer separating it from lower- volume residential streets. The creek is a unique feature of the neighborhood providing a valued element of nature in the urban landscape and is enjoyed by residents for passive recreation, fishing, and is used occasionally to launch paddle craft. Proposed Proiect: The project proposes to convert Lake Ave. into a greenway and bike and pedestrian path and the portion of Adams St. east of Alice Miller Way into greenspace and a playground. The path would provide a connection to the existing path at Conley Park directly to the north and ultimately to the Cayuga Waterfront Trail (CWT) via the improved NYS Rte. 13 and Dey St. crossings currently under construction. The installation of greenspace and a playground extension on Adams functionally expands Conley Park. The effect of this conversion will be a continuous two -block park along Cascadilla Creek that will protect water quality in the creek and greatly enhance the beauty, value, and accessibility of this natural feature in the neighborhood. The structured play area will provide an amenity that the neighborhood currently lacks. Thus it is anticipated that the proposed project will improve open space and recreational opportunities in the vicinity of the project site. No impact anticipated. IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION Existing Conditions: The project site occupies a city block. It is at the corner of Hancock and First Sts., both of which are connector streets from downtown neighborhoods to NYS Route 13. To the north, the site is bounded by Adams St., and to the east by Lake Ave., both of which have very low traffic volumes. The block has public sidewalks and a tree lawn with street trees on three sides and the site currently contains a 100+ space asphalt parking lot with multiple curbcuts. Approximately 24 on- street parking spaces are available on First St., Hancock St., and Lake Ave. Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) operates a bus route with multiple stops on Hancock St. — including one at the northwest corner of Hancock and First Streets. The project sponsor has submitted an on- street parking survey dated 10 -28 -14 and prepared by Scott Reynolds of INHS. The survey counted 244 on- street parking spaces on 20 block faces in proximity to the site and measured the occupancy rate on weekday mornings and evenings as well as on weekends. Survey data collected showed generally low average occupancy and high average availability of parking during all time periods observed with the range of occupancy between 4 -45% and an average of 28 %. Page 5 of 9 Proposed Project: The project will remove two curb cuts on Hancock St., one on First St. and one on Lake Ave, and will replace a single long expanse of drop curb on Adams St. with a new vertical curb and two curb cuts. Lake Ave. and the portion of Adams St. east of Alice Miller Way will be converted to greenways with a bike /pedestrian pathway. This path would provide a connection to the existing path at Conley Park directly to the north, and ultimately to the Cayuga Waterfront Trail via the improved crossings under construction at NYS Rte. 13 and Dey St.. The project sponsor is proposing to build approximately 64 parking spaces on the site, approximately one third of which will be on the ground floor of the mixed -use building. The project also proposes to construct a new covered bus stop at the corner of Hancock and First Sts. Parking: The project sponsor is proposing to build approximately 64 onsite parking spaces and is seeking a variance for relief from the 86 parking spaces required in accordance with the regulations of the B- 1b zoning district. The project sponsor has stated the intention to provide the number of parking spaces required by zoning for the townhomes and commercial portions of the project but believes that parking demand for the multifamily units will be lower than required zoning. In a letter to Phyllis Radke and the Board of Zoning Appeal from Scott Reynolds, Director for Real Estate for INHS and dated 3- 19 -15, Reynolds provides the results of a vehicle survey conducted by INHS in 2014 to measure vehicle ownership rates at the agency's 244 rental housing units. The data collected shows that approximately 41% of residents owned cars (12% or less owning two cars). It also showed that residents of smaller units and those closer to the central core were less likely to own vehicles. Based on these trends, the project sponsor anticipates that total car ownership for the 53 multifamily apartments will be approximately 42% or 22 cars. Accordingly, the approximately 64 proposed parking spaces should suffice to accommodate the project's parking needs. Construction Impacts: Construction will be in three phases and last approximately 48 months /4 years. The project is in a densely developed residential area. Construction activities, particularly staging and deliveries, may temporarily impact vehicular — including TCAT — bike, and pedestrian movements. The Project sponsor has provided the following information: • Construction staging, deliveries, and contractor parking • Construction routing The project sponsor has agreed to prohibit its contractors from parking on Lake Ave., due to its narrow width and potential conflict with existing Cooperative Extension overflow parking and resident parking during construction. The project Sponsor will provide contractor parking in a nearby surface lot. The Lead Agency also requires, and the Project Sponsor has agreed to keep the sidewalks on Hancock and First Streets open during construction except for short term temporary closures necessary for public safety during certain limited aspects of construction. Page 6 of 9 Traffic Volume Impacts: The City Transportation Engineer has reviewed the Trip Generation Letter provided by SRF Associates Transportation Engineers and Planning Consultants and dated March 26 2015, as well as other material discussed above and provided by the project sponsor. He offered the following comments in a memo dated 4- 20 -15: The project sponsor has provided an updated trip generation analysis and 1 do not see any significant transportation related concerns related to this project. The project's downtown location, numerous pedestrian and bicycle aspects, in conjunction with its proximity to transit and carshare locations, make it reasonable that this project will have a lower vehicular trip rate than other projects. I also understand that the project is requesting a variance to provide less off - street parking that zoning would otherwise require. The applicant has submitted an analysis of car - ownership rates in other INNS projects, which shows that ownership is less than the zoning requirement. 1 do not see a significant negative impact from the provision of less parking than zoning requires for this project. Additionally, 1 particularly like the recent change to the design of Lake Ave., removing vehicular access from the mix and treating it more like a shared use path. With its connections to the path to the north and the bicycle boulevard a block away, this will prove to be a great amenity. Lastly, we are considering an all -way stop analysis for the intersections at either end of the bridge, focusing primarily on the sight lines. 1 don't think this should be a requirement of the project, but if the applicant wants to push this issue forward, they could provide such an all -way stop warrant analysis. In summary, the project sponsor is making the following improvements intended to facilitate all modes of transportation: • Conversion of Lake Ave. and a portion of Adams St. to a greenway with a bike /pedestrian pathway connecting to Conley Park to the north • Consolidation of curbcuts • Providing a new covered bus shelter • Providing some covered parking IMPACT ON ENERGY The proposed buildings are designed to meet Energy Star 3.0 Certification. The project sponsor has indicated the intention to pursue LEED for Homes certification for both the mixed -use building and townhouses. The project sponsor is also studying the feasibility of installing solar PV panels on the multi - family building as the proposed flat roof is well- suited to installing a large array. The Lead Agency has requested that the project sponsor explore potential sustainable design strategies including solar power, rainwater storage and re -use, and stormwater biofiltration. The project sponsor intends to investigate the feasibility of those specific practices, and others, through the LEED Certification process. No significant impact anticipated. Page 7 of 9 IMPACT ON NOISE AND ODORS Construction will be in three phases and last approximately 48 months /4 years. The project is in a densely developed residential neighborhood. Construction activities will temporarily produce noise that will affect residents and businesses in the immediate area. Due to existing soil conditions as identified via a geotechnical investigation, the multi - family apartment will require a pile foundation. Because most of the soil is soft, the project sponsor anticipates that the installation would go quickly with minimal driving required. The anticipated pile driving time will last approximately 5 to 6 weeks. The Lead Agency requires, and the project sponsor has agreed that noise - producing construction activities will be limited to Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., except for pile driving which will be limited to 7:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays. IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH The project sponsor has submitted a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), dated February 10, 2015 and prepared by Seeler Engineering, P.C. The investigation did not identify any Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs). The report noted the presence of fluorescent lighting and the potential presence of asbestos - containing materials in the former grocery store. The former will require proper handling and disposal, while the later will require removal and disposal by a qualified licensed contractor. No significant impact anticipated. IMPACT ON GROWTH & CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD Existing Conditions: The project site occupies an entire downtown block. The 2.01 -acre parcel currently contains a one - story vacant former grocery store, a smaller commercial building, and a 110 -space parking lot. The site is bordered by Cascadilla Creek to the east. Opposite the project site directly fronting the creek is a residential neighborhood of single family and duplex residences. Similarly, south of the site is mainly residential with one commercial use directly across Hancock St. Directly to the north of the project site is Conley Park and Cascadilla Green, a housing development, followed by the Science Center, a Children's Museum. To the west of the site there is a mix of residential and service/ public uses, including a childcare center, a church and the City Division of Water and Sewer. NYS Rte. 13 is two blocks to the north of the site. Larger residential development and non residential uses, including commercial become more prevalent closer to NYS Rte 13. The project sponsor is seeking variances for off - street parking, off - street loading and height (for the multi- family building) Proposed Project: The project sponsor proposes to construct twelve 2 -story townhomes and a 4- story, approximately 65,000 -SF, mixed -use building with approximately 53 apartments and approximately three ground - floor commercial spaces, totaling approximately 10,000 SF. Approximately 64 parking spaces will be Page 8 of 9 provided — approximately one third of which will be on the ground floor of the apartment building. The project sponsor also proposes to convert 0.77 acres of contiguous City -owned right -of -way (ROW) that include portions of Adams St. and Lake Ave. (both of which are public streets); the former would become a playground area with associated walks, and the later would become a green space with a central non - vehicular bike and pedestrian path. The location of the site makes it an interface /transition the between primarily residential neighborhoods to the east and south and the more varied development to the north and west approaching the NYS Rte. 13 corridor. The Lead Agency finds that the project sponsor has adequately mitigated these conditions in the following ways: • Establishing residential use on a formerly single use commercial site. • Locating the larger mixed -use building on the western portion of the site, with the longest facade fronting First St., while locating the smaller scale townhomes on the east of the site fronting Cascadilla Creek. • Breaking up the massing of the mixed use building by changes in facade planes and materials, and by providing pedestrian access through the building at three locations. • Designing the multifamily building and townhomes to reflect, in materials and form, existing historic commercial buildings and houses in the surrounding neighborhood. • Conversion of Lake Ave. and Adams St. into a greenway and playground reinforces the transition to the creek and offsets the overall density of the site. Relative density (32.1 /acre = 2.01 acre project site only AND 23.6 /acre — including conversion of 0.77 acres of City ROW) [Rough Comparison: Cascadilla Green: 23 /acre, Housing Authority Housing: +/ -20 /acre]. Concerns have been expressed regarding the height of the mixed use building and its potential impact on shading. The project sponsor has submitted a drawing titled "210 Hancock St. Redevelopment- Shade Studies dated 4 -1 -15 and prepared by Holt Architects. The drawing illustrates that shading affects will be minimal except for morning shading during the winter solstice. The project sponsor has begun coordinating with local utility providers to assess potential impacts to the utility systems as a result of the construction of the proposed project. To date, no system capacity concerns have been raised and none are anticipated. Prepared by: Lisa Nicholas, AICP, Senior Planner Page 9of9 ADOPTED RESOLUTION City of Ithaca Planning & Development Board CEQR — Negative Declaration Mixed -Use Housing 210 Hancock Street May 26, 2015 WHEREAS: the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board has one pending application for Site Plan Approval for a mixed -use housing project to be located at 210 Hancock Street, and WHEREAS: the applicant proposes to redevelop the entire 2.01 -acre parcel currently containing the vacant former grocery store, a smaller commercial building, and a 110 -space parking lot. The project sponsor proposes to construct twelve 2 -story townhomes and a 4 -story, approximately 65,000 -SF, mixed -use building with approximately 53 apartments and approximately three ground -floor commercial spaces, totaling approximately 10,000 SF. Approximately 64 parking spaces will be provided — approximately one third of which will be on the ground floor of the apartment building. The project sponsor also proposes to convert 0.77 acres of contiguous City -owned right -of -way (ROW) that include portions of Adams St. and Lake Ave. (both of which are public streets); the former would become a playground area with associated walks, and the later would become a green space with a central non - vehicular bike and pedestrian path. The project is in the B -2a Zoning District. The project requires the following approvals: site plan and subdivision approval from the Planning and Development Board (Lead Agency), a Flood Plain Development Permit, variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), approval from the Board of Public Works (BPW) for improvements to property in the public way, funding approval from the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA), and approval from Common Council, and WHEREAS: this is a Type I Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance, § 176 -4 (h)(2),(k), and (n) and the State Environmental Quality Review Act, §617.4 (9), and is subject to environmental review, and WHEREAS: the IURA and Common Council both concurred by resolution to the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board being Lead Agency for this project, and the BPW did not respond within 30 days to the Planning Board's request for concurrence, and WHEREAS. the Planning Board did on April 28, 2015 declare itself Lead Agency for the environmental review of the project, and WHEREAS. the City of Ithaca Conservation Advisory Council, Tompkins County Planning Department, and other interested parties have been given the opportunity to comment on the proposed project and any received comments have been considered, and WHEREAS. the Planning Board, acting as Lead Agency in environmental review, has on May 26, 2015 reviewed and accepted as adequate: a Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF), Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and Parts 2 and 3, prepared by Planning staff and revised by the Planning Board; and the following drawings: "Boundary and Topographic Map," dated 10/28/14 and "Preliminary Subdivision Map," dated 3/25/15, both prepared by T.G. Miller, P.C.; and "Utility Plan (C101)," "Esc Plan- Demolition and Construction (C102)," "Esc Plan - Stabilization (C103)," "Details (C201)," prepared by HOLT Architects and T.G. Miller P.C.; and "Demolition Plan (1,101)," "Layout Plan (L201)," Grading Plan (L301)," "Planting Plan (L401)," and "Site Details (1,501 & L502)," prepared by Trowbridge Wolf Michaels Landscape Architects and all dated 4/1/15; and "Site Plan," dated 5/19/15; and "Elevations (2 sheets)," dated 5/4/15; and "Aerial View and Precedent," "Perspective Views (2 sheets)," all dated 4/16/15; and "Site Sections," "Context Diagram," "Partial Elevation at Mid Block Walk Through," and "Shade Studies," dated 4/1/15 and all prepared by Trowbridge Wolf Michaels Landscape Architects and HOLT Architects; and "Revised Hancock Street Planting," "Cornice at Red Brick Building," "Cornice at Brown Brick Building," "Cornice at White Brick Building," dated 5/18/15 and prepared by HOLT Architects; and other application materials, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED: that the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board determines the proposed project will result in no significant impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration for purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law be filed in accordance with the provisions of Part 617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act. Moved by: Jones - Rounds Seconded by: Schroeder In favor: Blalock, Darling, Jones - Rounds, Schroeder Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: Elliott, Randall Vacancies: 1 LYMAN AND LYMAN, LLC ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS TOLL FREE: 866.350 -5623 ❑ 51 NORTH MAIN STREET ALBION, NEW YORK 1441 1 -1 296 TEL: (585) 589 -5623 FAX: (585) 589 -7292 NATHAN M. LYMAN Email: nathan.lyman @lymanandlyman.com Katherin D. Servoss, Ex. Ass. City of Ithaca Dept of Public Works 108 E. Green St., Room 203 Ithaca, NY 14850 Re: water bill for $120,694.40 Account 903558200 Dear Ms. Servoss: REPLY TO Q 1 322 E. STATE STREET ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850 TEL: (607) 319-5314 FAX: 607.272.5765 CURTIS L. LYMAN, SR. (1926 -1992) August 9, 2015 RECEIVED Dept, of Public Works AUG 12 2015 Office of the Superintendent and Engineering Division Please be advised that I represent Ithaca Renting Company and Jason H. Fane relative to the above referenced matter. We are in receipt of a water bill in the amount of $120,694.00, that alleges that it relates back seven (7) years. After receipt, I went to the Water Department to investigate the matter. The bill included a memorandum from Barbara G. Frycek to Debra Parsons, instructing her to "adjust the bill for this account as follows, due to improper decimal placement in the transmitted meter readings. (emphasis added) It went on to read: Total usage since January 2009 19730 Billed -6710 Balance not billed 13020 7 year average rate x $9.27 Amount still due $120,695.40 When speaking with Ms. Frycek, she was unable to provide me an explanation that made sense, and was not able to provide me copies of the individual meter readings over the past 7 years on which she was basing the bill, even though she is responsible for this data input. Ms. Frycek informed me that a "decimal error" was a result of a "sending unit" issue. Although new in 2008, this meter was removed by the City in June of 2015 because of the "sending unit" issue. I find all of this quite unsettling and strange. Apparently no one did a manual read in 7 years to compare what was allegedly on the meter, and the data the City was receiving and using to bill this account. There are no decimal places on the manual read meters that were shown to me. The sending units are separate from the meter; if there was only an issue in the sending unit and not the actual metering unit, why was the entire meter and sending unit removed, rather than just the sending unit? The water department was unable to answer these questions. If the issue was "improper decimal placement ", then the units billed should be the same digits as the alleged actual amount, with the decimal moved. i.e. if 19730 units were allegedly used and a decimal was misplaced, then the billed amount should translate into 1973.0, not 6710 units. If it was simply a decimal misplacement, then the data read should match up with the bills sent, just one significant digit off. We do not believe that is in fact the case, but without the City providing this data, cannot demonstrate it more precisely. I am unable to formulate a more specific objection, because the City has not been able to give me their data, and the explanation given makes no logical sense. In addition, I would note that the statue of limitations on contract is 6 years, and attempting to bill back more than 6 years is statutorily barred for any date prior to July 20, 2009. (The date of the current bill is July 20, 2015) It is our belief that this was not a decimal place issue, but in fact a defective meter and that the bill given by the City is at best a guesstimate and not based on actual proof. It is my understanding that we may request that the meter be tested by a third party. We are making that request, and I will inform the city shortly as to the independent testing company that we are requesting perform the work. We are appealing to the Board of Public Works. In preparation for that appeal, I am requesting that the city provide the meter readings for this meter that it input into its computer system, all information related to installation, maintenance and repair of this meter. I am also informed that some of the meters installed in the 2008 time period had incorrect gear ratios that resulted in incorrect readings. I am requesting production of all those situations, copies of information relating to how the city resolved those issues. Please advise as to the date of the appearance before the board. I would request that it not be scheduled until at least two weeks after the City has provided me the information I am seeking above. NML/bhs cc: client Very truly yours, RE: Water Bill Protest RE: Water Bill Protest Erik Whitney Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2015 1:40 PM To: Barbara Frycek; Kathy (Gehring) Servoss; Debra Parsons Cc: Michael Thorne Categories:BPW Hello Kathy'n' AII, Account #: 903558200 Summary for BPW: https: // mail. cityofithaca .org /owa/KServoss @cityofithaca. org / ?ae= Ite... On October 16, 2008 Pedal Valve a Sub - Contractor for Johnson Controls installed a new water meter at 113 Dryden Road. The meter was a Master Meter 4 -inch dual body compound serial # 34613031. The factors used in programming for the automated radio meter reading were found to be off by a factor of 10. However, the mechanical dial read displayed on the meter itself is not programmable and was not effected. The meter was read via radio and as a result the readings collected and billed for from 10/16/2008 until 6/22/2015 were 1/10 the actual usage. A second new water meter was installed on 6/22/2015 when Barb Frycek, Senior Meter Technician spotted the 1 /10th programming discrepancy. This error was not caught earlier by the two Meter Technicians at Water and Sewer because there are no digital reading records prior to 10/16/2008. All records 2008 and prior are hand written entries in meter books. Also, there was apparently no exceptions report generated or flagged to Water and Sewer by the City's Govern Billing Software. So, from 10/26/2008 until 6/22/2015 all water and sewer billing was done at 1/10 the actual consumption. The difference between the mechanical dial readings and the radio reads for that time period was 13020 -HCF (Hundred Cubic Feet) and at the 7 -year average water & sewer billing rate of $9.27 /HCF the total amount under paid was $120,695.40 We did have the issue of programming factors being off with other accounts too, and heard back from many where the water & sewer bills had increased as a result, and a few where water & sewer bills had decreased as a result. Most of these corrections were made in the year or two after the change out of 5,400 plus water meters in 2008. We are still seeing and correcting one or two a year. I have reviewed this with Barb Frycek, Senior Meter Technician. I am copying Deb Parsons, City Chamberlain for her perspective on my summary above. Regards, Erik Whitney, PE Assistant Superintendent City of Ithaca DPW Water & Sewer Division 510 First Street, Ithaca NY 14850 0:(607) 272 -1717 C: (607) 280 -1041 From: Erik Whitney Sent: Monday, November 02, 2015 2:12 PM To: Barbara Frycek; Kathy (Gehring) Servoss; Debra Parsons Subject: RE: Water Bill Protest Barb, Kathy, Wall, Since Mr. Lyman has not got back to us as he said he would with his selection of a preferred meter testing company. I'll write this up tomorrow for consideration at the next BPW meeting. Thanx, Erik Whitney, PE Assistant Superintendent City of Ithaca DPW Water & Sewer Division 510 First Street, Ithaca NY 14850 0:(607) 272 -1717 C: (607) 280 -1041 From: Barbara Frycek Sent: Monday, November 02, 2015 2:09 PM lof3 1 1,— RE: Water Bill Protest https:H mail. cityofithaca. org/ owa/ KServoss @cityofithaca.org / ?ae =Ite.. To: Kathy (Gehring) Servoss; Debra Parsons; Erik Whitney Subject: RE: Water Bill Protest According to Mr. Lyman's letter he was going to contact us on getting the meter tested. I have photo's of the meter and the Govern read files going back to before the meter change. I will gladly stop by to go over it with you. Senior Water Meter Technician 510 First Street Ithaca, NY 14850 0- 607 - 272 -1717 ext 226 C 607 - 280 -2001 bfrycek0 cityofithaca From: Kathy (Gehring) Servoss Sent: Monday, November 02, 2015 1:55 PM To: Debra Parsons; Erik Whitney; Barbara Frycek Subject: RE: Water Bill Protest Barb, This appeal fell off my radar until Mr. Lyman came into our office recently. I'd like to get this appeal to the Board as soon as possible. Do you have any information regarding why it's so large or a recommendation? Thank you, - Kathy Servoss Executive Assistant Supt. of Public Works, Engineering, & Parking City of Ithaca 108 E. Green St. Ithaca, NY 14850 607 -274 -6527 From: Debra Parsons Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 1:25 PM To: Kathy (Gehring) Servoss; Erik Whitney; Barbara Frycek Subject: RE: Water Bill Protest I don't think we would have any records that hadn't originally come from Barb, but please let me know what we can fill in. Debbie Debra A. Parsons City Chamberlain 108 E. Green Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Ph: (607) 274 -6585 Fax: (607) 272 -7348 'Aging is not lost youth' but a new stage of opportunity and strength." Betty Friedan (Feminist leader and social change activist, 1921 -2006) Any tax, bill or assessment amounts included in this email are for informational purposes, and should not be relied upon as a search for unpaid taxes or liens. From: Kathy (Gehring) Servoss Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 4:26 PM 2 of 3 11 /3/2015 1:51 PM RE: Water Bill Protest To: Erik Whitney; Barbara Frycek; Debra Parsons Subject: Water Bill Protest https:Hmail.cityofithaca. org/ owa/ KServoss gcityofithaca.org / ?ae= Ite... Attached is a letter I received today regarding an extraordinarily large water bill. Please send me whatever information you have about this dispute, along with a recommendation for BPW to consider. I do not know the address the attached letter refers to. Debbie, my computer was recently replaced and since then I have not had access to Govern. Could you check my access, please? Thank you! - Kathy Servoss Executive Assistant Supt. of Public Works, Engineering, & Parking City of Ithaca 108 E. Green St. Ithaca, NY 14850 607 -274 -6527 3of3 i.ci nr,r CITY OF ITHACA 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850 -6590 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Michael J. Thorne, P.E. Superintendent Telephone: 607/274 -6527 Fax: 607/274 -6587 November 2, 2015 Dear Business Owner: The City of Ithaca Street Vending/Mobile Food Truck Policy requires that food trucks be located no closer than 200 feet to an established "brick and mortar" restaurant. The policy does provide an exemption from that requirement if the food truck operator obtains agreement from such establishment to be closer than 200 feet. The City has received a request for an exemption to the rule requiring that food trucks park at least 200 feet from brick and mortar restaurants. The food truck, "That's How I Roll." is requesting a vending location at 304 College Avenue, which is approximately 144 feet from your restaurant. The aforementioned vendor requests your agreement to allow the above food truck to vend at the requested location. Please choose a response and sign this form below. The form should be returned to the Superintendent of Public Works. Thank you for your consideration. Sin erely, Kathrin D. Servoss Executive Assistant ❑ Yes, I agree with the approval of the exemption to the 200 foot rule. ❑ Yes, I agree with the approval of the exemption to the 200 foot rule, with the following conditions: (i.e. not during specific times (breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night), not serving certain types of food, etc.) ❑ No, I object to the approval of this exemption request. Date Signature Print Name, Title Business "An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification."