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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPB Minutes 2025-03-04 TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD Shirley A. Raffensperger Board Room,Town Hall 215 North Tioga Street Ithaca,New York 14850 Tuesday,March 4,2025 6:30 P.M. AGENDA 1. Persons to be heard. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for proposed improvements to the CFCU Community Credit Union,located at 1022 Ellis Hollow Road,in the Community Commercial Zone. The project involves exterior renovations to the bank building fagade,removal, and replacement of the existing drive-through canopy with three remote Virtual Teller Machine lanes,and other parking lot site improvements. The project is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is not subject to environmental review. CFCU Community Credit Union, Owner;Haley Fardelmann,Adrenaline,Applicant/Agent. 3. SEQR Determination: Preliminary&Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit-Ithaca College Running Track and Throw Fields, 953 Danby Road. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary&Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed Ithaca College Running Track and Throw Fields,located at 953 Danby Road,in the Medium Density Residential Zone.The project involves the construction of a running track,installation of new bleachers,two shotput areas,one hammer/discus throw area, a new sidewalk along Grant Egbert Boulevard,and other site modifications.The project is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review. Ithaca College,Owner; Steve Dayton,Director for Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction at Ithaca College,Applicant;Mabel Gutliph, Clark Companies,Agent. 5. SEQR Determination: Preliminary&Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit-Verizon Small Cell Collocation on NYSEG Pole,Ellis Hollow Road. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary&Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed collocation of a small cell personal wireless service facility onto an existing Verizon/NYSEG utility pole on Ellis Hollow Road,located across from 1022 Ellis Hollow Road,in the Low Density Residential Zone. The project involves installing one small cell wireless telecommunications antenna,equipment box,and other associated equipment on the existing utility pole.This is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review. Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems,LLC d/b/a Verizon and NYSEG,Owners;Jared Lusk,Nixon Peabody,LLP,Applicant/Agent. 7. State Environmental Quality Review(SEQR)discussion for the proposed Cornell Game Farm Road Field Hockey Field project on Game Farm Road,located immediately east of the existing Cornell soccer fields. The proposal involves constructing new field hockey facilities in two phases,with phase one including the conversion of the existing grass practice field into a synthetic turf field along with construction of a new driveway, formalized parking area, pedestrian amenities, and two support facilities(a 1,700+/-square foot rest room/team room building,and a 480+/-square foot press box).Phase two involves the construction of a clubhouse for the field hockey team,with locker rooms,meeting rooms,physical therapy rooms,lounge, toilets, showers,and indoor synthetic turf training space. Phase two is projected to be constructed within five years of the athletic field installation. The project also includes new lighting, landscaping,stormwater facilities, and other site improvements. The project is a Type I Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review. The Planning Board established itself as the Lead Agency in the environmental review of the project at the January 7,2025,Planning Board meeting. Cornell University, Owner/Applicant; Kimberly Michaels,TWM,a Fisher Associates Landscape Architecture Studio,Applicant/Agent. 8. Approval of Minutes. 9. Other Business. 10. Adjournment. C.J. Randall Director of Planning 607-273-1747 Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings in person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom videoconference at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83643764382 or by calling(929)436-2866 and entering Meeting ID: 836 4376 4382.The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments directly to the Board during Persons to be Heard and/or Public Hearing. To watch the meeting live,please visit www.youtube.com/channel[UCC9vycXkJ6klVIibjhCy7NQ/live. Recorded meetings are viewable at YouTube.com/TownoflthacaVideo. Written comments can be addressed to the Planning Board(in-person at Town Hall;by mail;or via email at Planningga townithacany.gov)until noon the day of the meeting.Comments addressed to the Board will be distributed to all Board members and Applicant(s).Comments received after the posting of the agenda packet(five business days prior to the meeting)are distributed to the Board on the day of the meeting.Comments are public and become part of the project file. Applications and associated project materials are available on the Town's website at https://townithacgpy.gov/meeting- calendar-a eg ndas/under the calendar meeting date. TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD March 4,2025 MINUTES The full video recording of this meeting is available on YouTube @TownoflthacaVideo (Written comments submitted at the meeting or after posting of the official mailout packet and 24 hours after the meeting can be found in the updated packet online and will be filed permanently with the project folder along with any other comments received after the post meeting deadline.) Present: Caitlin Cameron, Chair; Cindy Kaufman, Liz Bageant, Bill Arms, Kelda McGurk, Sara Reynolds, and Vincent Ferrara CJ Randall, Director of Planning; Christine Balestra, Senior Planner; Susan Brock,Attorney for the Town; David O'Shea, Director of Engineering; Dana Magnuson, Senior Code Officer Ms. Cameron opened the meeting at 6:30p.m. 1. Persons to be heard Ms. Cameron stated that she had received requests from the public on whether there would be an option to give a presentation or to present images to the Board. Ms. Cameron clarified that the appropriate place for that would be via submitted written or emailed comments, prior to the meeting, and in the packet mailout. Ms. Cameron added that the Cornell Game Farm Road Field Hockey Field project does not have a public hearing tonight. If there are comments on the SEQR for that project, then"Persons to be heard" is the time to make those comments. Ms. Cameron asked that people please be efficient and know that the Board has received all written comments, and the Board has read them, so there is no need to read them here-they are part of the project's permanent record. She urged people to summarize and suggested a single person in a group, such as the athletic team in the audience, to speak for the group. Summary Georgia, Caroline Ramsey, Michele Darling Johnson, Sarah Sanders,Katie Bradshaw Cromwell, Mark McNall,Anne Ferree, Lisa Bauer-Leahy,Amy Crone, Patrick Ramsey, Moth Broderick,Vivian Mueller, Mike H, Brett Forres All spoke in favor of the proposed Cornell Game Farm Road Field Hockey field. Many were current students in various scientific curriculum,most of whom were also field hockey players; former student players with post graduate careers in multiple scientific specialties; parents, and Ithaca College faculty. PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 1 of 17 The main points they made were that the NCAA requires the artificial turf type of field for competitions; the proposed artificial field contains no PFAS or crumb rubber; an Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)is only warranted for significant environmental effects, and the materials submitted do not support that; opponents of the project seem to target Cornell projects with disinformation and studies when numerous counter studies are also available; opponents have not read the materials submitted showing that this is not the same type of artificial field they are concerned about; and denying the project will irrevocably harm female sports. Caroline Ashur,Bethany, Margaret McCassen,Yayo Kazumi,Jenna,Jane McNalley and Louise Mygatt All spoke against the Cornell Game Farm Road Field Hockey field project and/or were in favor of a EIS being required. Most were affiliated with Zero Waste Ithaca or similar organization. The main points they made were that artificial fields are dangerous to the health of the athletes, the community at large, and the water and soil of the site and stormwater drainage from PFAS. They were concerned about yet another artificial field being approved that would encourage others to be applied for. They submitted materials and links to studies and news articles. 2. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for proposed improvements to the CFCU Community Credit Union, located at 1022 Ellis Hollow Road, in the Community Commercial Zone. The project involves exterior renovations to the facade of the bank building,removal, and replacement of the existing drive-through canopy with three remote Virtual Teller Machine lanes, and other parking lot site improvements. The project is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is not subject to environmental review. CFCU Community Credit Union, Owner; Haley Fardelmann, Adrenaline, Applicant/Agent. John Snyder and Haley Fardelmann were present for the applicant. There was no presentation. Ms. Cameron asked about the lighting plan details and what standards apply. Ms. Balestra responded that the Town Code Chapter 173 —Outdoor Lighting Law applies,not the New Neighborhood Code, as was referenced in the application materials. Ms. Cameron asked if there were any minimums or maximums in the Outdoor Lighting law and Ms. Balestra responded that the previous ways to measure lighting (lumens, footcandles) were taken out of the law when it was updated last. This was mainly to allow us to keep up with technology without having to amend the local law each time. Ms. Balestra clarified that the law needs to be updated again because it does not currently account for LED color temperature. Ms. Cameron thought some of the LED lighting color temperature levels needed to be reduced, or a curfew put on the times they are operating. She asked the applicant to expand on the lighting plan. PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 2 of 17 Mr. Snyder responded that some of the proposed lighting levels are required to meet the outside ATM standards; but they will comply with the Town Code lighting regulations elsewhere. There is no walk-up ATM, all ATMs are in the drive-thru lanes. Ms. Cameron suggested adding a condition of approval that all proposed lighting meets the Town's regulations; with a maximum 3000K LED color temperature for all outdoor lighting, except where higher levels are required under the State's ATM Safety Lighting regulations. Ms. Cameron said she also felt there were too many parking spaces and thought this proposed renovation would be an opportunity to reduce impervious surfaces by reducing the parking area. Discussion followed. Ms. Brock reported that the Town Code requirement is one spot per 200s.£, with the Planning Board having the authority to reduce the required number of spaces by 20%, which would equal removing up to 5 spaces. The building is just under 5,000s.f. in area, which means 25 parking spaces are required. There are 42 existing spaces, and the proposal is to reduce that to 40. The applicants noted that they have a learning and development meeting room that routinely has more than 15 attendees and there are at least 6 employees at any given time. The rear parking lot has 12 or 13 spaces and that is the employee parking area, as it is near the rear door for safety reasons. The applicants also noted that the project does not include any work or renovations in the front of the building other than adjusting one of the ADA accessible spots to make room for the drive-thru lane. The Board suggested adding condition that at least 3 parking spaces be removed and replaced with landscaping, and that this would need to be acceptable to the Director of Planning or their designee. Public Hearing was opened. No one wished to address the Board and the hearing was closed. Determination Conditions discussed were added to the draft resolution. PB Resolution 2025-009: Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval CFCU Community Credit Union 1022 Ellis Hollow Road Tax Parcel No. 62.-2-1.125 Whereas: 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for proposed improvements to the CFCU Community Credit Union, located at 1022 Ellis Hollow Road, in PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 3 of 17 the Community Commercial Zone. The project involves exterior renovations to the bank building facade; removal, and replacement of the existing drive-through canopy with three remote Virtual Teller Machine lanes; and other parking lot site improvements. The project is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is not subject to environmental review. CFCU Community Credit Union, Owner; Haley Fardelmann, Adrenaline, Applicant/Agent, 2. This is a Type 11 Action, as stated in 6 NYCRR Section 617.5(c)(2) of the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, because the Action constitutes a"replacement, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same site, including upgrading buildings to meet building or fire codes," and thus approval of the site plan is not subject to review under SEQR, 3. The Planning Board, at a public hearing held on March 4, 2025, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a narrative, a set of plans titled"CFCU East Hill Interior Renovation, 1022 Ellis Hollow Road, Ithaca,NY,"including Sheet No.'s A10.01, A10.02 (two sheets, one dated O1/22/2025), C00.01, CO1.01 through C01.04, CO2.01 through CO2.07, CO3.01, CO3.02, E03.01, and E06.01, prepared by Bisbano+ Associates, Inc., dated 02/03/2025, and other application materials, and 4. Project plans, and related information, were duly delivered to the Tompkins County Planning and Sustainability Department per New York State General Municipal Law §§239- 1 et seq., and such Department responded in a February 14, 2025, letter from Katherine Borgella, Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning, pursuant to §§239-1, -m, and -n of the New York State General Municipal Law, determining that the proposed action will have no significant county-wide or inter-community impact; now, therefore be it Resolved: 1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Site Plan Checklists, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in a significant alteration of neither the purpose of site plan control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board, and 2. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed improvements to the CFCU Community Credit Union at 1022 Ellis Hollow Road,referenced on plans listed in Whereas 93 above, subject to the following conditions, to be met prior to the issuance of a building permit: a. Revision of the lighting plan (Sheet CO2.04) and electrical lighting and photometric site plans (Sheets E03.01 and E06.01)to indicate a 3000k maximum LED color temperature for all proposed outdoor lighting, except where higher color temperatures are required thy the New York State ATM Safety Act, PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 4 of 17 b. Approval of the stormwater management plans by the Town Engineering Department, and c. Revision of the plans to show a reduction of parking spaces by at least three, to be replaced with landscaping. Moved: Liz Bageant Seconded: Bill Arms Vote: ayes—Bageant, Arms, Cameron, Kaufman,McGurk, Reynolds, and Ferrara 3. Consideration of Preliminary& Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed Ithaca College Running Track and Throw Fields, located at 953 Danby Road, in the Medium Density Residential Zone. The project involves the construction of a running track, installation of new bleachers, two shotput areas, one hammer/discus throw area, a new sidewalk along Grant Egbert Boulevard, and other site modifications. The project is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review. Ithaca College, Owner; Steve Dayton, Director for Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction at Ithaca College, Applicant; Mabel Gutliph, Clark Companies, Agent. Overview and Presentation Tim Downs, Ithaca College, gave a brief history of the need for the proposed track, saying that when they renovated the Butterfield football field,they removed the non-competition level track, and the long-term planning was always to replace the track and upgrade to a competition level track. Rob Champlain, Clark Companies went through a presentation of the project. Highlights: *Multi event and 400M NCAA compliant track *Rubberized surface over asphalt(example brought) with a natural grass infield *Walkway, bleachers (500 seat) and press box *Two existing trees will be removed to allow ADA access for the walkway and be replaced elsewhere SEQR Determination Minor changes were made to the SEQR form. PB Resolution 2025-010: SEQR Preliminary&Final Site Plan Approval, Special Permit Ithaca College Running Track and Throw Fields 953 Danby Road Tax Parcel No. 41.-1-30.2 Whereas: PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 5 of 17 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary& Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed Ithaca College Running Track and Throw Fields, located at 953 Danby Road. The project involves the construction of a running track, installation of new bleachers, two shotput areas, one hammer/discus throw area, a new sidewalk along Grant Egbert Boulevard, and other site modifications. Ithaca College, Owner; Steve Dayton, Director for Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction at Ithaca College, Applicant; Mabel Gutliph, Clark Companies, Agent, 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is acting in an uncoordinated environmental review with respect to the project, 3. The Planning Board, on March 4, 2025, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, prepared by the applicant, Parts 2 and 3, prepared by Planning staff, a narrative, and plans entitled"Ithaca College Yavits Running Track and Field"including sheets C1 —C7, S1 —S4, and D1 —D4 prepared by Clark Companies (Catella Engineering LLC), dated December 2, 2024, and other application materials, and 4. The Town Planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposed Site Plan Approval and Special Permit: now therefore be it Resolved: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review for the above referenced actions as proposed, based on the information in the EAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the EAF Parts 2 and 3, and, therefore, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. Moved: Liz Bageant Seconded: Cindy Kaufman Vote: ayes—Bageant, Arms, Cameron, Kaufman,McGurk, Reynolds, and Ferrara Public Hearing Ms. Cameron opened the public hearing,there was no one wishing to speak and the hearing was closed. Determination The Board discussed a comment from the Tompkins County Planning Department, suggesting reducing the LED lighting color temperature to 2,700K. The applicants stated that if that happened, it would not match the rest of the campus. The Board agreed it was best to keep the lighting uniform throughout. PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 6 of 17 Minor changes were made to the draft resolution, and a condition was added to capture the replacement of the two trees being removed. PB Resolution 2025-011: Preliminary&Final Site Plan Approval, Special Permit Ithaca College Running Track and Throw Fields 953 Danby Road Tax Parcel No. 41.4-30.2 Whereas: 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary& Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed Ithaca College Running Track and Throw Fields, located at 953 Danby Road. The project involves the construction of a running track, installation of new bleachers, two shotput areas, one hammer/discus throw area, a new sidewalk along Grant Egbert Boulevard, and other site modifications. Ithaca College, Owner; Steve Dayton, Director for Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction at Ithaca College, Applicant; Mabel Gutliph, Clark Companies, Agent, 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, acting in an uncoordinated environmental review with respect to the project, has, on March 4, 2025, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted by the applicant, and Parts 2 and 3,prepared by Town Planning staff, 3. The Planning Board, at a public hearing held on March 4, 2025, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a narrative and set of drawings prepared by Clark Companies (Catella Engineering, LLC) entitled"Ithaca College Yavits Running Track and Field," including sheets Cl —C7, SI —S4, and Dl —D4, dated December 2, 2024, and other application materials, and 4. Project plans, and related information, were duly delivered to the Tompkins County Planning and Sustainability Department per New York State General Municipal Law §239-1 et seq., and such Department responded in a January 31, 2025, letter from Katherine Borgella, Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning,pursuant to §239-1, - m, and -n of the New York State General Municipal Law, determining that the proposed action will have no significant county-wide or inter-community impact; now, therefore be it Resolved: That the Planning Board hereby finds that the Special Permit standards of Article XXIV Section 270-200, Subsections A—H, of the Town of Ithaca Code, have been met, specifically that: A. The project will be suitable for the property on which it is proposed, considering the property's size, location, and physical site characteristics. PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 7 of 17 • The project is located on the Ithaca College campus and will be constructed in existing, previously disturbed open fields that are currently utilized for intramural activities. B. The proposed structure design and site layout are compatible with the surrounding area. • The proposed running track at Yavits Field and throwing fields, located adjacent to Emerson Hall, are consistent with the Ithaca College campus area. C. Operations in connection with the proposed use do not create any more noise, fumes, vibration, illumination, or other potential nuisances than the operation of any permitted use in the particular zone. • The proposed project will produce temporary noise, vibration, and other nuisances associated with construction. Such nuisances will cease upon completion of the project. The proposed illumination will comply with the Town Outdoor Lighting Law (Town Code, Chapter 173). D. Community infrastructure and services, such as police, fire and other protective services, roadways, schools, and water and sewer facilities are currently, or will be, of adequate capacity to accommodate the proposed use. • The community infrastructure and services are of adequate capacity to accommodate the proposed use. E. The proposed use, structure design, and site layout comply with all the provisions of the Town Code and with the Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan. • If necessary variances are received from the Town of Ithaca Zoning Board of Appeals, the project complies with the provisions of the Town Code and the Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan. F. The site layout, with proposed vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian access, traffic circulation, and parking and loading facilities, is sufficient for the proposed use and is safely designed for emergency vehicles. • The project does not modify existing vehicle and bicycle access, traffic circulation, or loading facilities. This project includes a new sidewalk along the northern portion of Grant Egbert Boulevard between Textor Circle and Farm Road. The project also includes a new bus turnaround area in Lot N. No parking spaces will be removed or relocated. All accessways have been designed with consideration for emergency vehicles. G. The project includes sufficient landscaping and/or other forms of buffering to protect surrounding land uses. Existing vegetation is preserved to the extent possible. PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 8 of 17 • The project includes the removal of two existing trees along Grant Egbert Boulevard, which will be replaced. Other existing trees will continue acting as a buffer between the adjacent residential properties and Ithaca College. H. To the extent deemed relevant by the reviewing Board, the proposed use or structure complies with all the criteria applicable to site plan review set forth in this chapter, and be it Further Resolved: l. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval, as shown on the Preliminary &Final Site Plan Checklists, having determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in a significant alteration of neither the purpose of site plan control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town Board; and 2. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary & Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed Ithaca College Running Track and Throw Fields, as described in the materials listed in Whereas 93 above, subject to the following conditions: a. Before the issuance of any building permits: (i) Receipt of any necessary variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals; (ii) Completion, to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer, of the items in the Town of Ithaca Engineering Memo dated February 12, 2025, (iii) Completion, to the satisfaction of the Director of Code Enforcement, of the items in the Town of Ithaca Code Memo dated February 26, 2025; (iv) Submission of architectural plans and building elevations depicting the proposed future storage building; (v) Submission of lighting specifications which should not exceed 3000K CCT; MSA Mesa LED must include house-side shield to create hard cutoff to the light distribution pattern and limit glare relative to Danby Road Properties. 3. That, pursuant to Town Code Section §270-219.5 Stream Setback Law, the property contains an identified stream setback area located in the existing Yavits Field open area that is regulated by Town Code §270-219.5, which prohibits development and limits soil disturbing activities within designated stream setbacks. For this project, the identified stream setback area that is regulated requires a 35-foot setback per stream side, with "zone 1" being the 20-foot area immediately adjacent to the stream and"zone 2" being the remaining 15-foot area next to zone 1. The proposal includes the construction of a running track with a natural grass infield within the identified stream setback areas. However, there is no existing stream onsite. Based on Cornell University's Digital PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 9 of 17 Library database of aerial photos, the property has been involved in construction activities and used as athletic fields in the past(based on 1954, 1964, and 1980 aerials), so it is presumed that the stream was culverted. This project will have no impact on streams, as the applicant is required to follow DEC and Town of Ithaca requirements to mitigate any impacts on waterbodies. Moved: Liz Bageant Seconded: Cindy Kaufman Vote: ayes—Bageant, Arms, Cameron, Kaufman,McGurk, Reynolds, and Ferrara 4. Consideration of Preliminary& Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed collocation of a small cell personal wireless service facility onto an existing Verizon/NYSEG utility pole on Ellis Hollow Road, located across from 1022 Ellis Hollow Road, in the Low Density Residential Zone. The project involves installing one small cell wireless telecommunications antenna, equipment box, and other associated equipment on the existing utility pole. This is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review. Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon and NYSEG, Owners; Jared Lusk, Nixon Peabody, LLP, Applicant/Agent. Mr. Lusk gave a brief overview of the history of the project, saying that it was approved by Verizon and NYSEG in 2021, and construction began in 2022. When the project was nearing completion, and we needed an electrical inspection to go live,it was determined that the Personal Wireless Services Facility Law necessitated us getting town Planning Board approval. The project is in place, completed, facilities are on the utility pole, and we need this approval to turn it on. He added that given the recent telecommunications project that went before the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals, it is interesting that this is exactly where small cells are applicable and solve service gaps in dense, commercial/populated areas. He said when he posted the sign regarding this appearance, he was at Collegetown Bagels in East Hill Plaza, and he could not get service to check emails etc. without joining CTB's wireless connection. This project will help with that. It was noted that this is a co-location project, even though NYSEG replaced the existing pole with a new,taller pole. That was their decision, not Verizon's. SEQR Determination Minor changes to the form were made as well as removing the word"existing"before"pole" throughout the form and in both resolutions. PB Resolution 2025-012: SEQR Verizon Small Cell Collocation on Utility Pole Ellis Hollow Road Whereas: PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 10 of 17 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary& Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed collocation of a small cell personal wireless service facility onto a Verizon/NYSEG utility pole on Ellis Hollow Road, located across from 1022 Ellis Hollow Road, in the Low Density Residential Zone. The project involves installing one small cell wireless telecommunications antenna, equipment box, and other associated equipment on the utility pole. Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon and NYSEG, Owners; Jared Lusk,Nixon Peabody, LLP,Applicant/Agent, 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board is the lead agency in the environmental review with respect to the project, 3. The Planning Board, on March 4, 2025, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a completed Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) Part 1, submitted and prepared by the applicant;FEAF Parts 2 and 3, prepared by Town Planning staff, application materials dated February 3, 2025, including Exhibits A-BB with drawings titled"Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC d/b/a Verizon, Ellis Hollow Micro, FUZE ID#: 15857695, MDG#: 5000351008, Utility Pole#: NYSEG P23, VZ 47,"including sheets T-1, GN-I, C-1 through C-3, E-1,VOL-1, and VOL-2, prepared by Tectonic, dated 06/03/24, and other plans and materials, and 4. The Town Planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance with respect to the proposed Verizon small cell personal wireless service facility collocation project; now, therefore be it Resolved: That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617 New York State Environmental Quality Review for the above referenced action as proposed, based on the information in the FEAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the FEAF Parts 2 and 3, and, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. Moved: Sara Reynolds Seconded: Bill Arms Vote: ayes—Bageant, Arms, Cameron, Kaufman,McGurk, Reynolds, and Ferrara Public Hearing Ms. Cameron opened the public hearing. Andrew Molnar spoke against the project, saying that this was not publicized to their full network of people against new cell antennas. He was concerned about Verizon's attempt to once again poison our air and environment with a needless cell antenna. There is no significant gap in phone voice coverage, and this should be denied under the current Town Code. Verizon is not a public utility, but a private company who is putting greed over health. He cited the FCC maps that show 100% coverage of 4G both for stationary and moving PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 11 of 17 vehicular signal and he suggested the Town should change the law to rely on data submitted by private companies and compared it to the fox watching the hen house. There was no one else wishing to speak and the hearing was closed. Determination Ms. Cameron took a straw poll of the Board moving forward with approval; and with the project not resulting in an effective prohibition. The Board decided to approve the project, and deleting the draft language in the resolution that associated with effective prohibition of service. Highlighted questions for the board on the draft resolution were discussed and removed. PB Resolution 2025-013: Preliminary& Final Site Plan & Special Permit Verizon Small Cell Collocation on Utility Pole Ellis Hollow Road Whereas: 1. This action is consideration of Preliminary &Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed collocation of a small cell personal wireless service facility onto a Verizon/NYSEG utility pole on Ellis Hollow Road, located across from 1022 Ellis Hollow Road, in the Low Density Residential Zone. The project involves installing one small cell wireless telecommunications antenna, equipment box, and other associated equipment on the utility pole. Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon and NYSEG, Owners; Jared Lusk,Nixon Peabody, LLP, Applicant/Agent, 2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, on March 4, 2025, as lead agency in the environmental review with respect to the proposal, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate a completed Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, submitted and prepared by the applicant, and Parts 2 and 3 prepared by staff, 3. The Planning Board, at a public hearing on March 4, 2025, has reviewed and accepted as adequate application materials dated February 3, 2025, including Exhibits A-BB with drawings titled"Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC d/b/a Verizon, Ellis Hollow Micro, FUZE ID#: 15857695, MDG#: 5000351008, Utility Pole #: NYSEG P23,VZ 47,"including sheets T-1, GN-1, C-1 through C-3, E-1, VOL-1, and VOL-2, prepared by Tectonic, dated 06/03/24, and other plans and materials, and 4. Project plans, and related information,were duly delivered to the Tompkins County Planning and Sustainability Department per New York State General Municipal Law §§239-1 et seq., and such Department responded in a February 21, 2025, letter from Katherine Borgella, Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning, pursuant to §§239-1, -m, and -n of the New York State General Municipal Law, determining that the proposed action will have no significant county-wide or inter-community impact; now,therefore, be it PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 12 of 17 Resolved: 1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby grants Special Permit for the project, finding that the Special Permit standards of Article XXIV Section 270-200, Subsections A—H, of the Town of Ithaca Code, have been met, specifically that: A. The project will be suitable for the property on which it is proposed, considering the property's size, location, and physical site characteristics. • The property upon which the small cell facility will be placed is a utility pole that is jointly owned by NYSEG and Verizon,located within a county highway right of way. The collocation of personal wireless service facility equipment onto structures is preferable to installing new structures. The utility pole is suitable to the proposed collocation. B. The proposed structure design and site layout are compatible with the surrounding area. • The site layout will not change. The proposed personal wireless facility is designed to collocate onto existing structures and is compatible with all other utility poles/structures within the right of way. C. Operations in connection with the proposed use do not create any more noise, fumes, vibration, illumination, or other potential nuisances than the operation of any permitted use in the particular zone. D. Community infrastructure and services, such as police, fire and other protective services, roadways, schools, and water and sewer facilities are currently, or will be, of adequate capacity to accommodate the proposed use. • There are no needed changes to existing infrastructure and services. All infrastructure to accommodate the existing use is in place and is of adequate capacity. E. The proposed use, structure design, and site layout will comply with all the provisions of the Town Code and with the Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan. F. The site layout, with proposed vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian access, traffic circulation, and parking and loading facilities, is sufficient for the proposed use and is safely designed for emergency vehicles. • There is no parking, loading, bicycle or pedestrian access required. The utility pole is located within a road right of way, but not within or impeding sidewalks or other pedestrian/bicycle access areas. G. The project includes sufficient landscaping and/or other forms of buffering to protect surrounding land uses. Existing vegetation is preserved to the extent possible. • There will be no loss to existing trees and vegetation. Buffering and additional landscaping is not recommended and would not be permitted within the road right of way. PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 13 of 17 H. To the extent deemed relevant by the Planning Board, the proposed use or structure complies with all the criteria applicable to site plan review set forth in Chapter 270, Zoning. 2. That the Planning Board further finds that all the requirements of§270-219.R(1) have been met, specifically: (a) The proposed personal wireless service facility complies with all relevant federal statutory and regulatory requirements, including all applicable Federal Communication Commission, Federal Aviation Commission,National Environmental Policy Act, and National Historic Preservation Act requirements. • Subject to condition 4.a. below, applicant's exhibits show compliance with these laws, including Exhibit O. (b) The applicable standards in Chapter 270 (Zoning), Article XXIV(Special Permits and Special Approvals), § 270-200 (Considerations for approval) are met. • See 91 above; and (c) All of the following additional standards are met: [1] Public utility status. Services provided by the proposed PWSFs are considered public utility services, and the provider of such services is considered a public utility,in the State of New York. • Application materials Exhibit C provide information supporting this finding. [2] Need. The applicant has proven a compelling need to address any significant gaps in the applicant's personal wireless services (the ability of wireless telephones to make and receive voice calls to and from landlines that are connected to the national telephone network)through the proposed facilities and not through any other solution, and the facility presents a minimal intrusion on the community. [a] To determine whether a gap is significant,the Planning Board shall consider, among other things, dropped call and failure rates,whether a gap is relatively large or small in geographic size, whether the number of the applicant's customers affected by the gap is relatively small or large, whether or not the location of the gap is situated on a lightly or heavily traveled road or in a sparsely or densely occupied area, and whether the applicant's customers are affected for only a limited period of time. A significant gap cannot be established simply because the applicant's personal wireless services operate on a frequency which is not the frequency most desired by the applicant. An applicant's claim of need for future capacity does not constitute evidence of a significant gap. [b] In making the finding of compelling need, the Planning Board shall consider the evidence of a significant gap, the applicant's consideration of other sites and other means of addressing the gaps, and the feasibility of addressing the gaps through the use of other sites or other means. PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 14 of 17 • The following information shows a compelling need to address significant gaps in the applicant's personal wireless services through the proposed facilities and not through any other solution, and it shows the facility presents a minimal intrusion on the community: ➢ Application materials show that the gap in coverage, including capacity issues, can be addressed with one small cell facility, collocated onto a utility pole. Collocation onto existing structures is preferable to construction of new structures. ➢ Exhibit G provides propagation plots and analysis showing coverage gaps in the area to be served by the proposed facility,particularly within the mid-band range, which is expected to be remedied with the proposed small cell facility. ➢ Exhibit S contains drive test results, access failure, and dropped call records that show a 4.16% dropped call rate within the subject area, including portions of East Hill Plaza, and points along Ellis Hollow Road/Mitchell Street, Pine Tree Road, and Summerhill Lane (Summerhill Lane contains the Ellis Hollow Apartment and Senior Apartment complexes). [3] Compliance with Chapter 270 (Zoning) and other Town Code requirements. Complies with all requirements of this § 270-219,with all other requirements of this Chapter 270 (unless expressly superseded by this § 270-219), and all other applicable Ithaca Town Code requirements. • See #1 E above. [4] Co-location on proposed towers. For non-SWFs, when construction of a tower is proposed, such a tower is designed to accommodate future shared use by at least two other PWSF providers. • N/A. The proposal is for a small wireless facility (SWF). Exhibit K outlines Verizon's collocation policy. [5] Aesthetic impacts. The proposed PWSF will not inflict a significant adverse aesthetic impact upon properties that are located adjacent or in close proximity to the proposed site(s) or upon any other properties situated in a manner that such properties might reasonably be expected to sustain adverse aesthetic impacts. • The proposed facility is located outside of any views listed in the Tompkins County and Town of Ithaca Scenic Resources Inventories. It will be collocated onto a utility pole, within a highway right of way located across the road from a commercial area (East Hill Plaza) and adjacent to Cornell University- owned horse pasturelands. There are no residences located in close proximity to the proposal. There is no anticipated adverse aesthetic impact expected. [6] Impacts upon real estate values. The proposed PWSFs will not inflict a significant adverse impact upon the property values of properties that are located adjacent or in close proximity to the proposed site(s). • This finding is based on application materials Exhibit V. [7] Impact upon the character of the surrounding community. The proposed PWSFs will PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 15 of 17 not be incompatible with the use and character of properties located adjacent or in close proximity to the proposed site(s), or with any other properties situated in a manner that the PWSFs might reasonably be expected to be incompatible with such properties. • This finding is based on the information and analysis in the Full Environmental Assessment Form Parts 2 & 3, and per Special Permit Findings in resolved clause 91 above. [8] Mitigation. The applicant has mitigated the potential adverse impacts of the proposed PWSFs to the greatest extent reasonably feasible through siting, location, and design. • The proposal has been specifically collocated onto a utility pole located away from residences. The small cell antenna and associated equipment are as small as they can be to be as minimally intrusive as possible. 3. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary& Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed small cell personal wireless service facility located off Ellis Hollow Road, as described in Whereas #3 above, subject to the following condition: a. Completion of the National Environmental Policy Act process with use of a categorical exclusion, or if an Environmental Assessment is required to be prepared, issuance by the Federal Communications Commission of a Finding of No Significant Impact. Moved: Bill Arms Seconded: Vincent Ferrara Vote: ayes—Bageant, Arms, Cameron, Kaufman,McGurk, Reynolds, and Ferrara 5. State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) discussion for the proposed Cornell Game Farm Road Field Hockey Field project on Game Farm Road, located immediately east of the existing Cornell soccer fields. The proposal involves constructing new field hockey facilities in two phases, with phase one including the conversion of the existing grass practice field into a synthetic turf field along with construction of a new driveway, formalized parking area,pedestrian amenities, and two support facilities (a 1,700 +/- square foot rest room/team room building, and a 480 +/- square foot press box). Phase two involves the construction of a clubhouse for the field hockey team, with locker rooms, meeting rooms, physical therapy rooms, lounge,toilets, showers, and indoor synthetic turf training space. Phase two is projected to be constructed within five years of the athletic field installation. The project also includes new lighting,landscaping, stormwater facilities, and other site improvements. The project is a Type I Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review. The Planning Board established itself as the Lead Agency in the environmental review of the project at the January 7, 2025, Planning Board meeting. Cornell University, Owner/Applicant; Kimberly Michaels, TWM, a Fisher Associates Landscape Architecture Studio, Applicant/Agent. Kimberly Michaels gave an overview presentation of the project. PB 2025-03-04(Filed 3/12) Page 16 of 17 Discussion on SEQR Review Board members supported moving forward with the project and directed staff to draft a negative determination of environmental significance for the next meeting. The Board based this upon the volumes of information related to the project that was received. Members were comfortable that the proposed field was not going to be the crumb rubber they had heard so much about; that the proposed field would be safer for the athletes, and that it was required by the NCAA. The Board also felt that there were no obvious further mitigations they could require, as the applicant has proposed to go beyond what is currently required by New York State law. 6. Approval of Minutes Approval of the minutes of October 29 and November 19, 2024, was moved by Ms. Bageant and seconded by Mr. Arms, unanimous. 7. Other Business There is no quorum for the April 1st meeting. The next meeting will be April I P. Reminder of training opportunity here at Town Hall Friday, March 14tn Submitt&Nby Paulette Rosa, Town Clerk PB 2025-03-04 (Filed 3/12) Page 17 of 17 . TOWN OF ITHACA NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING 215 N.Tioga St 14850 607.273.1747 www.townithacanv.us AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL AND POSTING&PUBLICATION STATE OF NEW YORK ) SS.: COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) 1, Abby Homer, Administrative Assistant for the Town of Ithaca being duly sworn, depose and say, that deponent is not a party to the actions, is over 21 years of age with a professional address of 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca,New York. That on the 24th day of February 2025,deponent served the within Notice upon the property owners within 500 ft. of the properties and project identified below for: The Planning Board will hold public hearings on Tuesday,March 4,2025,starting at 6:30 P.M.on the following matters: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for proposed improvements to the CFCU Community Credit Union, located at 1022 Ellis Hollow Road, in the Community Commercial Zone. The project involves exterior renovations to the bank building facade, removal, and replacement of the existing drive-through canopy with three remote Virtual Teller Machine lanes,and other parking lot site improvements.The project is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is not subject to environmental review.CFCU Community Credit Union, Owner;Haley Fardelmann,Adrenaline,Applicant/Agent. Consideration of Preliminary&Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed Ithaca.College Running Track and Throw Fields, located at 953 Danby Road, in the Medium Density Residential Zone. The project involves the construction of a running track, installation of new bleachers,two shotput areas,one hammer/discus throw area,a new sidewalk along Grant Egbert Boulevard,and other site modifications.The project is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review.Ithaca College,Owner; Steve Dayton, Director for Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction at Ithaca College, Applicant; Mabel Gutliph, Clark Companies,Agent. Consideration of Preliminary&Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed collocation of a small cell personal wireless service facility onto an existing Verizon/NYSEG utility pole on Ellis Hollow Road,located across from 1022 Ellis Hollow Road, in the Low Density Residential Zone. The project involves installing one small cell wireless telecommunications antenna,equipment box,and other associated equipment on the existing utility pole.This is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review.Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon and NYSEG, Owners; Jared Lusk, Nixon Peabody, LLP, Applicant/Agent. By depositing same enclosed in a postpaid addressed wrapper, in a post office under the exclusive care and custody of the United States Post Office Department within the State of New York, and that the attached notice has been duly posted on the sign board of the Town Clerk of the Town of Ithaca on February 24,2025,and the notice has been duly published in the official newspaper,Ithaca Journal on February 26,2025. Atl4y Homer, dministrative Assistant Sworn to before me on f�..Jd. , 2025. ASHLEY COLBERT v�Ul' Notary Public,State of New York No.01 C06419580 Qualified in Tompkins County Notary Public Commission Expires July 12,2025 Public Notices 02/26/2025 TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Planning Board will hold public hearings on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, starting at 6:30 P.M. on the following matters: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for proposed improvements to the CFCU Community Credit Union,located at 1022 Ellis Hollow Road, in the Community Commercial Zone. The project involves exterior renovations to the bank building fagade, removal, and replacement of the existing drive-through canopy with three remote Virtual Teller Machine lanes, and other parking lot site improvements. The project is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is not subject to environmental review. CFCU Community Credit Union, Owner; Haley Fardelmann,Adrenaline, Applicant/Agent. Consideration of Preliminary&Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed Ithaca College Running Track and Throw Fields,located at 953 Danby Road, in the Medium Density Residential Zone. The project involves the construction of a running track, installation of new bleachers, two shotput areas, one hammer/discus throw area, a new sidewalk along Grant Egbert Boulevard, and other site modifications. The project is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review. Ithaca College, Owner; Steve Dayton, Director for Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction at Ithaca College, Applicant; Mabel Gutliph, Clark Companies, Agent. Consideration of Preliminary& Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed collocation of a small cell personal wireless service facility onto an existing Verizon/NYSEG utility pole on Ellis Hollow Road, located across from 1022 Ellis Hollow Road, in the Low Density Residential Zone. The project involves installing one small cell wireless telecommunications antenna, equipment box, and other associated equipment on the existing utility pole. This is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review. Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon and NYSEG, Owners; Jared Lusk,Nixon Peabody, LLP,Applicant/Agent. Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings in person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom videoconference at https://uso6web.zoom.us/j/83643764382or by calling (929) 436-2866 and entering Meeting ID: 836 4376 4382. The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments directly to the Board during Persons to be Heard and/or Public Hearing. To watch the meeting live, please visit www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgvycXkJ6klVlibjhCY7NQ/live. TOWN OF ITHACA NEW YORK Notice of Planning Board Action Near You You are receiving this notice because you own or live on a property within 500'feet of the proposed action. This is an effort to inform you and give you an opportunity to learn more and comment if you would like. TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, starting at 6:30 P.M. on the following matter: PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary&Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed collocation of a small cell personal wireless service facility onto an existing Verizon/NYSEG utility pole on Ellis Hollow Road, located across from 1022 Ellis Hollow Road, in the Low Density Residential Zone. The project involves installing one small cell wireless telecommunications antenna, equipment box, and other associated equipment on the existing utility pole.This is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review.Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems,LLC d/b/a Verizon and NYSEG,Owners;Jared Lusk,Nixon Peabody,LLP,Applicant/Agent. Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings in person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom videoconference at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83643764382 or by calling(929)436-2866 and entering Meeting ID: 836 4376 4382.The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments directly to the Board during Persons to be Heard and/or Public Hearing. To watch the meeting live,please visit www.youtube.com/channel/UCC9yycXkJ6klVIibihCy7NO/live. Recorded meetings are viewable at YouTube.com/TownoflthacaVideo. Written comments can be addressed to the Planning Board(in-person at Town Hall;by mail;or via email at Planriing(a,townithacany.g_ov)via email until noon the day of the meeting.Comments addressed to the Board will be distributed to all Board members and Applicant(s). Comments received after the posting of the agenda packet(five business days prior to the meeting)are distributed to the Board on the day of the meeting.Comments are public and become part of the project file. C.J.Randall,Director of Planning Accessing Meeting Materials Online: Site Plan and Subdivision applications and associated project materials are accessible electronically on the Town's website at https://www.townithacany.2ov/meetin2-calendar-agendas/under the calendar meeting date. See full agenda included 1 quTOWN OF ITHACA NEW YORK Notice of Planning Board Action Near You You are receiving this notice because you own or live on a property within 500'feet of the proposed action. This is an effort to inform you and give you an opportunity to learn more and comment if you would like. TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,March 4, 2025, starting at 6:30 P.M. on the following matter: PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary&Final Site Plan Approval and Special Permit for the proposed Ithaca College Running Track and Throw Fields,located at 953 Danby Road, in the Medium Density Residential Zone. The project involves the construction of a running track, installation of new bleachers,two shotput areas,one hammer/discus throw area,a new sidewalk along Grant Egbert Boulevard,and other site modifications.The project is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to environmental review. Ithaca College, Owner; Steve Dayton,Director for Facilities Planning,Design,and Construction at Ithaca College,Applicant; Mabel Gutliph,Clark Companies,Agent. Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings in person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom videoconference at https://us06web.zoom.us/i/83643764382 or by calling(929)436-2866 and entering Meeting ID: 836 4376 4382.The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments directly to the Board during Persons to be Heard and/or Public Hearing. To watch the meeting live,please visit www.youtube.com/channeYUCC9yycXkJ6klVIibjhCy7NQ/live. Recorded meetings are viewable at YouTube.com/TownofTthaeaVideo. Written comments can be addressed to the Planning Board(in-person at Town Hall;by mail; or via email at Planning_()a,townithacany.gov)via email until noon the day of the meeting. Comments addressed to the Board will be distributed to all Board members and Applicant(s). Comments received after the posting of the agenda packet(five business days prior to the meeting)are distributed to the Board on the day of the meeting. Comments are public and become part of the project file. C.J.Randall,Director of Planning Accessing Meeting Materials Online: Site Plan and Subdivision applications and associated project materials are accessible electronically on the Town's website at https://www.townithacany.2ov/meetinti-calendar-a2endas/under the calendar meeting date. See full agenda included 1 TOWN OF ITHACA „ n NEW YORK Notice of Planning Board Action Near You You are receiving this notice because you own or live on a property within 500'feet of the proposed action. This is an effort to inform you and give you an opportunity to learn more and comment if you would like. TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, starting at 6:30 P.M. on the following matter: PUBLIC HEARING:Consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for proposed improvements to the CFCU Community Credit Union,located at 1022 Ellis Hollow Road,in the Community Commercial Zone.The project involves exterior renovations to the bank building facade,removal,and replacement of the existing drive-through canopy with three remote Virtual Teller Machine lanes,and other parking lot site improvements.The project is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is not subject to environmental review. CFCU Community Credit Union,Owner;Haley Fardelmann,Adrenaline,Applicant/Agent. Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings in person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom videoconference at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83643764382 or by calling(929)436-2866 and entering Meeting ID: 836 4376 4382.The public will have an opportunity to see and hear the meeting live and provide comments directly to the Board during Persons to be Heard and/or Public Hearing. To watch the meeting live,please visit www.youtube.com/channel/UCC9yycXkJ6klVIibihCy7NO/live. Recorded meetings are viewable at YouTube.com/TownoflthacaVideo. Written comments can be addressed to the Planning Board(in-person at Town Hall;by mail; or via email at PlanningOtownithacankgov)via email until noon the day of the meeting.Comments addressed to the Board will be distributed to all Board members and Applicant(s).Comments received after the posting of the agenda packet(five business days prior to the meeting)are distributed to the Board on the day of the meeting:Comments are public and become part of the project file. C.J.Randall,Director of Planning Accessing Meeting Materials Online: Site Plan and Subdivision applications and associated project materials are accessible electronically on the Town's website at https://www.townithacany.2ov/meeting-calendar-agendas/under the calendar meeting date. See full agenda included 1