HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CCCOW-2018-05-30COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Committee of the Whole Meeting 6:00 p.m. May 30, 2018
PRESENT:
Mayor Myrick
Alderpersons (7) Brock, McGonigal, Murtagh, Nguyen, Gearhart,
Kerslick, Lewis
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Clerk – Conley Holcomb
City Attorney – Lavine
Deputy Director of Planning & Development Director – Nicholas
City Planner Kusznir
Community Development Director – Bohn
EXCUSED:
Alderpersons (3) Fleming, Mohlenhoff, Smith
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Deputy Director of Planning and Development Nicholas led a round of introductions of the
project team for the Chain Works District Project:
Adam Walters, Counsel to the City for Chain Works EIS, Phillips Lytle
Jamie Gensel, Fagan Engineers
Paul Sylvestri, Counsel to Project Sponsor, Harter, Secrest & Emery LLP.
The former Emerson property is a 95 acre site located in both the Town of Ithaca and City of
Ithaca. Jamie Gensel made a presentation on the proposed Chain Works District project that
included a conceptual site layout for a Mixed Use District that would include residential,
commercial and industrial spaces. The project as proposed includes a LEED neighborhood
development design that will include pedestrian, bicycle, and transit access to the Commons
and the southwest business district.
Paul Sylvestri presented information on the environmental status of project. He stated that the
project’s objective is to redevelop the former industrial site for mixed use development in a
manner safe for public health and the environment. His presentation included Unchained
Properties’ role and approach to the project as well as:
A map and data on cumulative testing locations
An overview of site data – the location and type of contamination found
Proposed soil cleanup objectives
Interim remedial measures
Storm water management
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation process
Site management: protecting health and the environment into the future
Adam Walters, reviewed the necessary approval processes from this point including:
The SEQR Process – the Lead Agency is the City of Ithaca Planning Board (FEIS and
Finding Statement)
The Rezoning Process – the responsible agency is Common Council (PUD and Finding
Statement)
NYSDEC Amendment of Consent Order
A question and answer session with Common Council members followed regarding the
contamination remediation and proposed residential uses.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Julie Conley Holcomb, CMC Svante L. Myrick
City Clerk Mayor