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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-14 Board of Public Works Meeting AgendaOFFICIAL NOTICE OF MEETING A Special Meeting of the Board of Public Works will be held on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca. Your attendance is requested. AMENDED AGENDA 1. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Declaration of Lead Agency Status for the Environmental Review of the Property Clean -up, Lands of Norfolk- Southern Corporation — Resolution B. Environmental Review of the Property Clean -up, Lands of Norfolk- Southern Corporation — Resolution C. Public Input for Temporary Use of the Property at 967 East State Street During Construction of the Water Treatment Plant 2. NEW BUSINESS 3. ADJOURNMENT If you have a disability that will require special arrangements to be made in order for you to fully participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 274 -6570 at least 48 hours before the meeting. Board of Public Works April 7, 2014 1A. Declaration of Lead Agency Status for the Environmental Review of the Property Clean -up, Lands of Norfolk- Southern Corporation — Resolution WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (CEQR), Section 176 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, CEQR provides for an uncoordinated review for "Unlisted" projects that involve more than one agency, and WHEREAS, the proposed clean -up of property owned by Norfolk- Southern Corporation is a Type I action under CEQR; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Board of Public Works does hereby declare itself lead agency for the environmental review of the proposed Property Clean -up, Lands of Norfolk- Southern Corporation. 1 B. Environmental Review of the Property Clean -up, Lands of Norfolk- Southern Corporation — Resolution WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has declared itself to be the lead agency for the environmental review for a project ( "the Project ") entitled "Property Clean -up, Lands of Norfolk- Southern Corporation" in accordance with Section 176 of the Ithaca City Code (CEQR), and in accordance with Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law (SEQR), and WHEREAS, the Project is comprised of clearing and cutting brush of less than 4 inches in diameter, placement of 150 cubic yards of fill dirt and crushed stone, and construction of approximately 700 linear feet of access drive. The purpose of the project is to provide improved access to emergency and public services to this land- locked parcel of undeveloped land owned by Norfolk - Southern Corporation, and WHEREAS, the Project is a Type I action according to CEQR and a Type II action according to SEAR, and WHEREAS, a Short Environmental Assessment form was prepared by staff for CEQR, and WHEREAS, on April 7, 2014, the Board of Public Works declared itself lead agency for an uncoordinated environmental review for CEQR, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, acting as lead agency, has, on April 7, 2014, reviewed and accepted as complete Environmental Assessment Forms Part I, and Project plans prepared by staff, and other project materials, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works determines that the project for Property Clean -up, Lands of Norfolk- Southern Corporation, located in the City of Ithaca, will result in no significant negative environmental impact and that a Negative Declaration for purposes of Section 176 of the City Code be filed in accordance with the City Environmental Quality Review Ordinance. 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. Part 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: 11A. 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. L]C. 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: Name of Lead Agency: Name and Title of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Signature of Preparer: Age )Q a„ Date: //9//./ 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: G1--.F -A N - U P 4 . LA h� 75 or' W o 4-r o L- W - SU u Ef�ti► Co . Location of Action: t3NipeQELoFFp .PAR(6t, M- oFCCCiLMl4 W OF 1 'fr��K %Scv�tcs,2n� Name of Applicant/Sponsor: C (T-1 o F tT�WA I 3>t5P,4-e--%�-4 C wT 0t=. rKj $Ltd wolzv -s Address: 1 o 5 T- I City/Town/Village: ('j'KA-Lp, State: N `{ ZIP: I 4A� ,g:-z Business Phone: (op 1 IName of Owner (if different): Nopf;01_ 1C 560-111C-F-0 Address: 3 2 z- "3 -A ST VL E c City/Town/Village: F-W tA5 -11-� State: . j , ZIP: b 11 2 6 to Business Phone: 111 3 6910 Description of Action: aV %QQ f- MF-(zk N Cy ACCC- SS -T>t2i�J E� Bev s" �mvv2 ►�eir -452. i Please complete each question (indicate N /A, if not applicable). A. SITE DESCRIPTION Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas. Land Use: ©Urban M Industrial © Commercial Q Public © Forest 0 Agricultural Other: V� R q r' a of project area: . Z acre s uare feet Chosen units a d to oldowin section also. F2aMeadow imate Area (Units in Question 2 apply to this section.) Currently After Completion or Brushland (non-agricultural) Z 2 2b. Forested 2c. A&12Ltural 2d. Wetland [as per Article 24 of Environmental Conservation Law (ECL)] 2e. Water Surface Area 2f. Public 2g. Water Surface Area 2h. Unve etated Lock, earth, or fill 2i. Roads, buildings, and other paved surfaces IF 2'. Other indicate e a. What is predominant soil type(s) on project site (e.g., HdB, silty loam, etc.): 1 L 3b. Soil Drainage: LJ Well- Drained % of Site ❑ Moderately Well- Drained % of Site Poorl Drained VO % of Site a. Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? ❑Yes [`�lo ❑N /A b. What is depth of bedrock? 'VA 16, (feet) c. What is depth to the water table? 1 6" (feet) 5. Approximate percentage of proposed project site - 10 %L_% LJ 10 -15% with slopes: 15% or great er % 6a. Is project substantially contiguous to, or does it Liyes kNo /A contain a building, site or district, listed on or eligible for the National or State Register of Historic Places? 6b. ...Or a designated local landmark or located in a 11 ❑Yes &10 ❑14/A local landmark district? 7. Do hunting and/or fishing opportunities currently Eyes ❑No ❑N /A If identify each species: exist in the project area? yes, _ SUG4LE1L5 �• SITE DESCRIPTION (concluded) 8. Does project site contain any species of plant []Yes UTo []N/A and/or animal life identified as threatened or endangered? According to: Identify each species: 9. Are there any unique or unusual landforms on the []Yes &o [] N/A project site (i.e., cliffs, other geological formations)? Describe: 10. Is project site currently used by the community or Eyes L�4o LI /A neighborhood as an open space or recreation area? If yes, explain: 't'�A-N 5 c ocCc�P,4 11. Does present site offer or include scenic views []yes [Stgo [N/A known to be important to the community? Describe: 12. Is project within or contiguous to a site []Yes ®No ❑N /A designated a Unique Natural Area (LTNA) or critical environmental area by a local or state Describe: agency? 13. Streams within or contiguous to project area: a. Names of stream(s) or name(s) of river(s) to which it is a tributary: L' AYu ea- %.-Ay- 'S IA AIL C- CLCeVK 14. Lakes, ponds, or wetland areas within or a. Name(s): e-**-I 0 Are.. tArILc- conti ous to project area: Size (s) (in acres): 15. Has site been used for land disposal of solid []yes Wo E]NVA and/or hazardous wastes? Describe: 16. Is the site served by existing public utilities? []yes [%io ❑N /A a. If Yes, does sufficient capacity exist to allow []Yes []No []N /A connection? b. If Yes, will improvements be necessary to []yes ❑No EJN /A allow connection? B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. Physical dimensions and scale of ro°ect fill in dimensions as appropriate): la. Total contiguous area owned !?y ro'ect sponsor in acres: ±z orsquare feet: lb. Project acreage developed: 6 Acres initially: ® Acres ultimately: t 1, 1c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped: 4, ,,W- Id. Length of project in miles (if appropriate): or feet: -too 1e. If project is an expansion, indicate percent of change proposed: % lf. Number of off - street parking spaces existing: 0 2ro2osed: O 1g. Maximum vehicular trips generated (upon com letion of ro °ect per day. D and per hour: --0 lh. Height of tallest proposed structure in feet. AE 1'. Linear feet of frontage along a public street or thoroughfare that the project will occupy? 2. Specify what type of natural material (i.e., rocL earth, etc.) and how much will be removed from the site: adde to the site: FILL Dt r� � G'R.�S t-c� STo N 4t, 3. Specify what type of vegetation (trees, shrubs, ground cover) and how much will be removed from the site: acres: type of vegetation: G t-Q R W I3 5' S M A t L ''M e L S 4 4" i2aO 4. Will any mature trees or other locally important vegetation be removed for this o°ect? M d 5. Are there any plans for re-vegetation to replace vegetation removed during construction? o 6. If single-phase project, anticipated period of construction: l S' months (inc!g!4jgS demolition 7: If multi-phased project, anticipated period of construction: months (including demolition 7a. Total number of phases anticipated: 1 7b. Anticipated date of commencement for first hase: ? t month year includin demolition 7c. A roximate completion date of final phase: Zt month 11 year. 7d. Is phase one financially dependent on subsequent hases? ❑ es o ❑ /A 8. Will blasting occur during construction? ❑ es ® o ❑ /A If yes, explain: 19. Number of jobs generated during construction:. fggt - D After project is completed: t, d 10. Number of jobs eliminated by this project: O Explain: a 11. Will project require relocation of any projects or facilities ?Dyes Wo M/A If yes, explain: 12a. Is surface or subsurface liquid waste disposal involved' oyes Wo ❑M /A; if yes, explain: 12b. If #12a is yes, indicate a of waste (sewage, industrial, etc): 12c. If surface disposal, where specifically will effluent be discharged? 13. Will surface area of existing lakes, ponds, streams, or other surface waterways be increased or decreased by ro osal? ❑ es Mo ❑ /A If yes, explain: 14a. Will pro°ec lain? or an es ❑ ortion of project occur wholly or partially within or contiguous to the 100 -year flood o ❑ /A PROJECT DESCRIPTION (concluded) 14b. Does project or any portion of project occur wh ' 1 within or contiguous to: Cayuga Inlet Fall Creek, Cascadilla Creek, Cayuga Lake, Mile Creek r Silver Creek? Circle all that apply.) 14c. Does project or any portion of project occur wholly or artially within or contiguous to wetlands as described in Article 24 of the ECL? es o ❑ 1 ❑ /A; 114d. If #14a., b., or c. is yes, explain: 15a. Does project involve disposal of solid waste? JEWes ❑ ❑ o /A 15b. If #15a. is yes, will an existing solid waste disposal facility be used? ELes FE-14o ❑ /A 15c. If #15b. is yes, give name of disposal facility:Yz. Sot-,D Wks-r'- and its location: ('o,CA 15d. Will there be any wastes that will not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill? ❑ es Wo ❑ /A If yes, explain: 15e. Will any solid waste be disposed of on site? QYes 90 ❑ON/A If yes, explain: 16. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? es Mo ❑ /A If yes, specify: 17. Will project affect a building or site listed on or eligible for the National or State Register of Historic Places or a local landmark or in a landmark district? Dyes Wo M/A; if yes, explain: 18. Will p1qJ ect produce odors? ❑ es o ❑ /A If yes, explain: 19. Will pro'ect product operating noise exceed the local ambient noise level during construction? ❑ es Mo ❑ /A After construction? ❑ es Mo ❑ !A 20. Will project result in an increase of energy use? ❑ es Wo ❑ /A If yes, indicate type(s): 1�1. Total anticipated water usage per day in gals. /day: L% Source of water: M1 6. C. ZONING AND PLANNING INFORMATION 1. Does the proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? ❑ es I ❑ /A If yes, indicate the decision required: 0 Zoning Amendment 0 Zoning Variance C3 New/Revision of Master Plan FE-J� Subdivision Site Plan FO-� Special Use Permit C] Resource Management Plan C3 Other: 2. What is the current zonin g classification of site? Q v t. % V g F- I t N p v s) it A c- r . If the site is developed as permitted by the ru esent zoning, what is the maximum potential development? NA 14. Is proposed use consistent with present zoning? F131yes 11JNo /A . If #4 is no, indicate desired zoning: . If the site is developed by the proposed zoning, what is the maximum potential development of the site? AA 7. Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land -use plans? EtYes ❑ o ❑ /A If no, explain: 8. What is the dominant land use and zoning classification within a 1/ mile radius of the project? (e.g., R -la orR -lb) A. / c2,ES t PC-03 i l A L- 9. Is the proposed action compatible with adjacent land uses? Myes ❑ o /A Explain: 10a. If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? A 9 A 10b. What is the minimum lot size proposed? Ill A 1. Will the proposed action create a demand for any commum provided services? (e.g., recreation, education, police, fire protection, etc.)? ®Yes ❑❑1Vo ❑�t V/A Explain: (-to �S( If yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand? Dyes ❑3No /A Explain: 12. proposeion result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? e�the es o ❑ /A S s, is ti road network adequate to handle additional traffic? es ❑ o ❑ /A Explain: A APPROVALS 1. Approvals: 1A O 2 f p L k D u (?-t 6 M N, 6 U31,3 0 2 QP R-A J A- L a. Is any Federal permit required? ❑ es Wo ❑ /A Specify: b. Does project involve State or Federal funding or financing ?❑ es Wo ❑ /A If Yes, Specify: c. Local and Regional approvals: Type of A enc Yes or No A roval Required Submittal Approval Date Date Common Council }5( o Board of Zoning Appeals BZA / Planning & Development Board n( a Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission ILPC a Board of Public Works P Fire Department rV is Police D artment kJ D Building Commissioner 8 Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency ZML) T� d I I --J1 E. INFORMATIONAL DETAILS Attach any additional information 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. F. VERIFICATION I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name: -RQU 18 ei�iQ/rI /n Signature: Ir Title: * * ** END OF PART 1 CITY SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Project Information: To be completed by applicant or project sponsor. Date: 1. Applicant/Sponsor: 2. Project Name: c rry of J71-IAA c A p 1'7E PA g- t-C E F-.T OF 3. Project Location: W- o ?C%7 --N ,L,6cA4iei Noc2TR r cGet L PALoW(5 W69-r of -10Xfo 4. Is Proposed Action: o New o Expansion X Modification/Alteration 5. Describe project briefly: ►3ui1 r� C- C9rCtOC-1 ACCESS ROAV�) eLF-A- C.5(Lvs4A 6. Precise Location (Road Intersections, Prominent Landmarks, etc. or provide NO -76-Z- map) TAX M.AP 3 7. Amount of Land ected: ,,rr Initially 4, 2 cres or S . Ft. Ultimate l T• Z Gres )or S . Ft. 8. Will proposed action comply with existing zoning or other existing and use restrictions? / Yes o No If No, describe briefly: 9. What is present land use in vicinity of project: • Residential o Industrial o Agricultural I( Parkland<en Space • Commercial o Other Describe: 10. Does action involve a permit/approval, or funding, now or ultimately, from governmental agency (Federal, State or Local): )( Yes o No If Yes, List Agency Name and Permit/Approval Type: rO N7 c N 4 F(Zo t-` CC" of= t 1 t kAC A 11. Does any aspect of the action have a currently valid permit or approval? o Yes KNo If Yes, List Agency Name and Permit/Approval Type: 12. As a result of proposed action will existing permit/approval require modification? o Yes No I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. PREPAREWS SIGNATURE: /� DATE: Z ,� PREPARERS TITLE: REPRESENTING: j:lformskity seaf form.doe q,0OTHo R'a SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Part II To Be Completed By Staff In order to answer the questions in this Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), the preparer is to use currently available information concerning the project and the likely impacts of the action. Yes No 1. Will project result in a large physical change to the project site or physically alter ❑ X more than one acre of land? 2. Will there be a change to any unique or unusual land form found on the site or to any ❑ site designated a unique natural area or critical environmental area by a local or state agency? 3. Will the project alter or have any effect on an existing waterway? ❑ K 4. Will the project have an impact on groundwater quality? ❑ 5. Will the project affect drainage flow on adjacent sites? ❑ y� 6. Will the project affect any threatened or endangered plant or animal species? ❑ X 7. Will the project result in an adverse effect on air quality? ❑ X 8. Will the project have an effect on visual character of the community or scenic views ❑ X or vistas known to be important to the community: 9. Will the project adversely impact any site or structure of historic, pre- historic, or ❑ paleontological importance or any site designated a local landmark or in a landmark district? 10. Will the project have an effect on existing or future recreational opportunities? ❑ K 11. Will the project result in traffic problems or cause a major effect to existing ❑ transportation systems? 12. Will the project cause objectionable odors, noise, glare, vibration, or electrical ❑ Z� disturbance as a result of the project's operation during construction or after completion? 13. Will the project have any impact on public health or safety? ❑ X 14. Will the project affect the existing community by directly causing a growth in ❑ permanent populations of more than 5 percent over a one -year period OR have a negative effect on the character of the community or neighborhood? 15. Is there public controversy concerning the project? ❑ ❑ If any question has been answered YES, a completed Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) is necessary. PREPAREWS SIGNATURE: U DATE: 2 PREPARER'S TITLE: REPRESENTING: j: \environmental review \seaf part ii.doc M r O N Z co U ca O :1 107 r MONO a� tr V --a q� ^V, C W l v H a CN]. � C Q m m 9 rn ni F- F f C LL a °o r N co