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TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
Shirley A. Raffensperger Board Room, Town Hall
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 6:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Persons to be heard.
2. SEQR Determination: Billiot Two-Lot Subdivision/Consolidation - 114 & 104 Enfield Falls Road.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed
two-lot subdivision at 114 & 104 Enfield Falls Road, located in a Low-Density Residential Zone. The
project involves subdividing a 6.17+/- acre property at 114 Enfield Falls Road into a 2.75 +/- acre parcel
(Parcel 1) containing a mixture of grassland and wooded areas, and a 3.42 +/- acre parcel (Parcel 2)
containing an existing barn, grassland, and wooded areas. The project also involves subdividing 0.05 +/-
acres (Parcel 3) from the southern edge of 104 Enfield Falls Road, which will be consolidated with
Parcel 2, bring the total of Parcel 2 to 3.47 +/- acres. This is an Unlisted Action under the State
Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to an environmental review. Elizabeth Billiot and
Joshua Billiot, Owners/Applicants.
4. Nomination and Election of Vice Chairperson for 2026.
5. Approval of Rules of Conduct at Public Meetings and Rules of Public Comments.
6. Approval of Minutes.
7. Other Business.
8. 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/TownofIthacaVideo.
Written comments can be addressed to the Planning Board (in-person at Town Hall; by mail; or via email at
Planning@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://townithacany.gov/meeting-calendar-
agendas/ under the calendar meeting date.
TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, starting at 6:30 P.M. on the following
matter:
Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two-lot subdivision at 114 &
104 Enfield Falls Road, located in a Low-Density Residential Zone. The project involves subdividing a
6.17+/- acre property at 114 Enfield Falls Road into a 2.75 +/- acre parcel (Parcel 1) containing a mixture of
grassland and wooded areas, and a 3.42 +/- acre parcel (Parcel 2) containing an existing barn, grassland, and
wooded areas. The project also involves subdividing 0.05 +/- acres (Parcel 3) from the southern edge of 104
Enfield Falls Road, which will be consolidated with Parcel 2, bring the total of Parcel 2 to 3.47 +/- acres. This
is an Unlisted Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to an environmental
review. Elizabeth Billiot and Joshua Billiot, Owners/Applicants.
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/TownofIthacaVideo.
Written comments can be addressed to the Planning Board (in-person at Town Hall; by mail; or via email at
Planning@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
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
215 N. Tioga St 14850
607.273.1747
www.town.ithaca.ny.us
TO: Planning Board Members
FROM: Nicholas Quilty-Koval, Planner
DATE: January 26, 2026
RE: 104 & 114 Enfield Falls Road 2-lot Subdivision / Lot Consolidation – Preliminary and
Final Subdivision Approval
Enclosed please find materials for the proposed two-lot subdivision at 114 Enfield Falls Road, located in
a Low Density Residential (LDR) Zone. The project involves subdividing a 6.17+/- acre property at 114
Enfield Falls Road into a 2.75 +/- acre parcel (Parcel 1) containing a mixture of grassland and wooded
areas, and a 3.42 +/- acre parcel (Parcel 2) containing an existing barn, grassland, and wooded areas. The
project also involves subdividing 0.05 +/- acres (Parcel 3) from the southern edge of 104 Enfield Falls
Road, which will be consolidated with Parcel 2, bringing the total of Parcel 2 to 3.47 +/- acres.
The consolidation of 0.05+/- acres of land from 104 Enfield Falls Road to 114 Enfield Falls Road extends
the side yard setback area located between the barn on 114 Enfield Falls Road and the adjoining
property line from 33.5+/- feet to 40.0+/- feet. This consolidation is required to meet the LDR Zone side
yard setback requirement of 40-ft, as noted in Town Code §270-60C.
The northern property lines of both Parcel 2 and 104 Enfield Falls Road are adjacent to a small segment
of a NYS DEC-designated "Class C" stream (classified for fishing). The stream is also subject to the Town's
Stream Setback Law. The proposed action will have no adverse environmental impact s on the stream or
any fisheries use, as no development is proposed on Parcel 2.
The applicant indicated that there are no development plans for the lots in the near future, and that
they are expected to be inherited by the applicants’ children.
Attached are draft approval resolution, a draft SEQR resolution, and a completed environmental
assessment, with draft Parts 2 and 3 prepared by Planning staff.
Please do not hesitate to contact me via email at nquiltykoval@townithacany.gov or by phone at 607-
273-1747 extension 127 if you have any questions prior to the meeting.
Cc: Elizabeth Billiot
Joshua Billiot
PROPOSED RESOLUTION: SEQR
Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval
Billiot Two-Lot Subdivision & Lot Consolidation
104 & 114 Enfield Falls Road
Tax Parcel No. 33.-1-9.23 & 33.-1-9.3
Town of Ithaca Planning Board
February 3, 2026
WHEREAS:
1. This is a consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two-lot
subdivision at 114 & 104 Enfield Falls Road, located in a Low-Density Residential Zone. The
project involves subdividing a 6.17+/- acre property at 114 Enfield Falls Road into a 2.75 +/- acre
parcel (Parcel 1) containing a mixture of grassland and wooded areas, and a 3.42 +/- acre parcel
(Parcel 2) containing an existing barn, grassland, and wooded areas. The project also involves
subdividing 0.05 +/- acres (Parcel 3) from the southern edge of 104 Enfield Falls Road, which will
be consolidated with Parcel 2, bringing the total of Parcel 2 to 3.47 +/- acres. Elizabeth Billiot and
Joshua Billiot, Owners/Applicants; 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 February 3, 2026, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a Short
Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) Part 1, submitted by the applicant, Parts 2 and 3 prepared
by Planning staff, a subdivision map entitled “Final Subdivision Map Showing Portions of Lands
of Elizabeth & Joshua Billiot Located on Enfield Falls Road, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County,
New York” prepared by T. G. Miller P.C., dated 11/4/2025, and other application materials;
4. Town Planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance
with respect to the proposed Subdivision Approval;
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 6 NYCRR Part 617
New York State Environmental Quality Review for the above referenced action 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,
an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION: Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval
Billiot Two-Lot Subdivision & Lot Consolidation
104 & 114 Enfield Falls Road
Tax Parcel No. 33.-1-9.23 & 33.-1-9.3
Town of Ithaca Planning Board
February 3, 2026
WHEREAS:
1. This is consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two-lot
subdivision at 114 & 104 Enfield Falls Road, located in a Low-Density Residential Zone. The
project involves subdividing a 6.17+/- acre property at 114 Enfield Falls Road into a 2.75 +/- acre
parcel (Parcel 1) containing a mixture of grassland and wooded areas, and a 3.42 +/- acre parcel
(Parcel 2) containing an existing barn, grassland, and wooded areas. The project also involves
subdividing 0.05 +/- acres (Parcel 3) from the southern edge of 104 Enfield Falls Road, which will
be consolidated with Parcel 2, bringing the total of Parcel 2 to 3.47 +/- acres. Elizabeth Billiot and
Joshua Billiot, Owners/Applicants; Agent;
2. This is an Unlisted Action for which the Town of Ithaca Planning Board, as lead agency in the
environmental review with respect to the project, has on February 3, 2026, 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 the Town Planning staff; and
3. Per the Inter-governmental Agreement between the Town of Ithaca and the Tompkins
County Planning and Sustainability Department, dated August 3, 2004, residential
subdivisions of fewer than 5 lots, all of which comply with Tompkins County Sanitary Code
requirements, and do not involve new local roads or streets directly accessing a State or
county road, are of local, rather than inter-community or county-wide concern, and are
therefore not subject to referral to the Tompkins County Planning and Sustainability
Department under New York State General Municipal Law, Article 12-B, §§239-l, -m, and -
n; and
4. The Planning Board on February 3, 2026, has reviewed and accepted as adequate a narrative, a
subdivision map entitled “Final Subdivision Map Showing Portions of Lands of Elizabeth &
Joshua Billiot Located on Enfield Falls Road, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York”
prepared by T. G. Miller P.C., dated 11/4/2025, and other application materials;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the
proposed subdivision at 114 Enfield Falls Road, as shown on the survey map noted in Whereas #4
above, subject to the following conditions:
a. Submission for signing by the Chairperson of the Planning Board of an original and three dark
lined prints of the approved final subdivision plat revised to show the 35-ft stream setback
along the northern boundary line of Tax Parcel # 33.-1-9.3 and 33.-1-9.23, including the
original signature and seal of the registered land surveyor, prior to filing with the Tompkins
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County Clerk Office, and submission of a copy of the receipt of filing to the Town of Ithaca
Planning Department; and
b. Within six months of this approval, consolidation of 0.05+/- acre subdivided parcel from 104
Enfield Falls Road, Tax Parcel No. 33.-1-9.3, with “Parcel 2,” and submission to the Town
Planning Department a copy of the completed Tompkins County Consolidation Request Form.
Picture 1
This image depicts frozen water and a narrow channel with a small stream incision,
forming a small streambed.
Picture 2
This image depicts the same section of frozen water on the left, with additional context of
the landscape. The terrain slopes upwards from the trees in the foreground to the person
in the middle ground and trees further in the background of the image.
Picture 3
This image was taken from the gravel drive north of 104 Enfield Falls Road, looking
towards the shed and barn on the Billiot properties. It depicts a culvert that appears to
convey flow beneath the gravel north of 104 Enfield Falls Road, as shown on the survey
map submitted by the applicant. In the background, a dried pond filled with vegetation
and landscaping debris is visible.
Page 1 of 2
Agency Use Only [If applicable]
Project:
Date:
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 2 - Impact Assessment
Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency.
Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by
the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by
the concept “Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?”
No, or
small
impact
may
occur
Moderate
to large
impact
may
occur
SEAF 2019
Page 2 of 2
For every question in Part 2 that was answered “moderate to large impact may occur”, or if there is a need to explain why a
particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please
complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that
have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency
determined that the impact may or will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting,
probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short-
term, long-term and cumulative impacts.
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Part 3 Determination of Significance
Agency Use Only [If applicable]
Project:
Date:
TOWN OF ITHACA
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The Town of Ithaca’s Town Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals adopts this
policy to outline the rules for public conduct and public comments at their meetings.
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Any public portion of any Use may be photographed, recorded, and/or broadcast.
Please see the Town’s Rules for Public Access and Uses of Town Meeting Rooms for more
information.
Section 3 - Conduct at a Public Meeting:
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PB 2025-12-16 (Filed 12/17) Pg. 1
TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD
December 16, 2025
DRAFT MINUTES
The full video recording of this meeting is available on YouTube @TownofIthacaVideo
(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; Liz Bageant, Bill Arms, Kelda McGurk, Sara Reynolds, and Vincent
Ferrara
CJ Randall, Director of Planning, Christine Balestra, Senior Planner and Mike Smith, Senior Planner;
Susan Brock, Attorney for the Town; Dana Magnuson, Senior Code Enforcement Officer; Justin
McNeal, Acting Director of Engineering; Paulette Rosa, Town Clerk
Ms. Cameron opened the meeting at 6:30p.m.
1. Persons to be heard – None
2. Consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two-lot
subdivision at 155 Compton Road, located in the Low-Density Residential Zone. The project
includes subdividing the 82 +/- acre parcel into a 34 +/- acre parcel which contains the existing
residence and a 48 +/- acre parcel which will be conveyed to the Town of Ithaca for a new
preserve. The new preserve will be available to the public for passive recreation activities (e.g.,
walking, hiking, nature observation, cross country skiing, etc.). This is an Unlisted Action
under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is subject to an environmental review.
Tessa Sage Flores, Owner; Town of Ithaca, Applicant/Agent.
SEQR Determination
Board members asked about existing access to the proposed preserve.
Mr. Smith stated that there is existing legal access at the end of Schickel Road, Chase Lane, and
Compton Road. The property owner has developed a trail system on the property that connects to
Chase Lane and other properties that will be part of the entire 137+/- acre preserve area. The property
owner allows neighbors to use the trails that they’ve developed. The larger preserve area will have
additional access from Ridgecrest Road and King Road East.
PB Resolution 2025-027: SEQR
Preliminary & Final Subdivision Approval
Flores 2-Lot Subdivision
155 Compton Road
Tax Parcel No. 45.-1-1.2
Whereas:
PB 2025-12-16 (Filed 12/17) Pg. 2
1. This is consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two-lot
subdivision at 155 Compton Road, located in the Low-Density Residential Zone. The project
includes subdividing the 82 +/- acre parcel into a 34 +/- acre parcel which contains the existing
residence and a 48 +/- acre parcel which will be conveyed to the Town of Ithaca for a new
preserve. The new preserve will be available to the public for passive recreation activities (e.g.,
walking, hiking, nature observation, cross country skiing, etc.). Tessa Sage Flores, Owner; Town of
Ithaca, Applicant/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 December 16, 2025, has reviewed and accepted as adequate, a subdivision
plat titled “Subdivision Map, Showing Lands of Tessa Sage Flores & Ira Goldstein, Located on
Compton Road & East King Road & Ridgecrest Road, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New
York,” prepared by T. G. Miller, P. C., dated 10/16/2025, and other application materials; and
4. Town planning staff has recommended a negative determination of environmental significance
with respect to the proposed 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 EAF Part 1 and for the reasons set forth in the EAF Parts 2 and 3, and,
therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Moved: Liz Bageant Seconded: Vincent Ferraro
Vote: ayes – Bageant, Ferraro, Arms, McGurk, Cameron, and Reynolds
PUBLIC HEARING
Ms. Cameron opened the public hearing.
A neighbor on Chase Lane spoke about concerns with access to the town preserve on Chase Lane, as it
is a dead end road with children playing. She was worried about increased traffic from people who are
not familiar with the road. She said the donors are phenomenal neighbors and this is a great gift but
asked that the Board please consider the effect on neighbors when considering developing parking
areas and access points for the preserve.
Ms. Cameron closed the public hearing.
DECISION
The Board again discussed parking and access issues.
Mr. Smith stated that the current access from Chase Lane would continue as before by the owner. He
explained that there are no plans right now, but in the future In the future, additional parking will most
likely be on King Rd East, since there is more room for parking. He reminded the Board that there are
actually at least four access points onto the property.
PB 2025-12-16 (Filed 12/17) Pg. 3
Ms. Bageant noted that the action in front of the Board is a subdivision approval, not a proposed
development. She trusts that the town would get input from the neighbors at the appropriate time.
PB Resolution 2025 - 028: Preliminary & Final Subdivision Approval
Flores 2-Lot Subdivision
155 Compton Road
Tax Parcel No. 45.-1-1.2
Whereas:
1. This is consideration of Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval for the proposed two-lot
subdivision at 155 Compton Road, located in the Low-Density Residential Zone. The project
includes subdividing the 82 +/- acre parcel into a 34 +/- acre parcel which contains the existing
residence and a 48 +/- acre parcel which will be conveyed to the Town of Ithaca for a new
preserve. The new preserve will be available to the public for passive recreation activities (e.g.,
walking, hiking, nature observation, cross country skiing, etc.). Tessa Sage Flores, Owner;
Town of Ithaca, Applicant/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 December 16, 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 the Town Planning staff,
3. The Planning Board, on December16, 2025, has reviewed and accepted as adequate, a
subdivision plat titled “Subdivision Map, Showing Lands of Tessa Sage Flores & Ira Goldstein,
Located on Compton Road & East King Road & Ridgecrest Road, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins
County, New York,” prepared by T. G. Miller, P. C., dated 10/16/2025, and other application
materials; and
4. Per the Inter-governmental Agreement between the Town of Ithaca and the Tompkins County
Planning and Sustainability Department, dated August 3, 2004, residential subdivisions of
fewer than 5 lots, all of which comply with local zoning standards and Tompkins County
Sanitary Code requirements, and do not involve new local roads or streets directly accessing a
State or county road, are of local, rather than inter-community or county-wide concern, and are
therefore not subject to referral to the Tompkins County Planning and Sustainability
Department under New York State General Municipal Law, Article 12-B, §§239-l, -m, and -n;
now, therefore, be it
Resolved:
1. That the Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and Final
Subdivision Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Subdivision Checklists, having
determined from the materials presented that such waiver would result in a significant
alteration of neither the purpose of subdivision control nor the policies enunciated or implied
by the Town Board, and
PB 2025-12-16 (Filed 12/17) Pg. 4
2. That the Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary & Final Subdivision Approval for the
proposed Flores 2-Lot Subdivision, as shown on the plans noted in Whereas #3 above, subject
to the following conditions:
a. Submission for signing by the Chairperson of the Planning Board of an original and three
dark lined prints of the final subdivision plat, prior to filing with the Tompkins County
Clerk Office; and submission of a copy of the receipt of filing to the Planning Department,
and
b. Conveyance of the 48+/- acre portion of Tax Parcel No. 45.-1-1.2 to the Town of Ithaca
within six months of this approval.
Moved: Sara Reynolds Seconded: Vinnie Ferrara
Vote: ayes – Reynolds, Ferrara, Bageant, Cameron, McGurk and Arms
3. Consider approval of the 2026 Planning Board Meeting Schedule
Motion made by Liz Bageant, seconded by Bill Arms, to adopt the standard schedule for the first and
third Tuesday of the month, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with Jan 6th cancelled due to no business and
November 3rd cancelled due to Election Day; unanimous.
4. Consider a recommendation to the Town Board regarding the Chairperson of the Planning
Board for 2026
Motion made by Liz Bageant, seconded by Bill Arms, to nominate Caitlin Cameron as Chair for 2026;
unanimous.
5. Approval of Minutes
Motion made by Vinnie Ferrara, seconded by Sara Reynolds to approve the draft minutes as final as
submitted; unanimous.
6. Other Business
Planning Board Primer – Planning staff has been working on an orientation packet for new Planning
Board members. Chris asked members to review the draft document and submit any comments or
additional items to include in the packet for new members.
Tompkins County Housing Snapshot – links were included in the Planning Board email for Board
member information. C.J. explained the links and associated report and noted that the county’s
Director of Housing and Community Development would be attending the Planning Committee on
Thursday for anyone interested in hearing his presentation on the report.
The meeting was adjourned upon a motion and a second; unanimous.
Submitted by
Paulette Rosa, Town Clerk