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Home My WebLink AboutPB Minutes 2026-02-03 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. PB 2026-02-03 (Filed 2/13) Pg 1 PB Resolution 2026-001: SEQR Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval TOWN OF ITHACA PLANNING BOARD February 3, 2026 MINUTES As a courtesy, the video recording of this meeting is available on YouTube @TownofIthacaVideo. Present: Caitlin Cameron, Chair; Liz Bageant, Bill Arms, Sara Reynolds and Vince Ferrara CJ Randall, Director of Planning, Nick Quilty-Koval, Planner; Dana Magnuson, Senior Code Officer; Susan Brock, Attorney for the Town; Justin McNeal, Town engineer; 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 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. Ellizabeth Billiot and Joshua Billiot, Owners/Applicants. Overview Ms. Billiot stated that they have lived there for about 6 years and they purchased the L shaped lot around them a few years ago for estate planning purposes and they want to shift a lot line to make one parcel a buildable lot with required setbacks. Board questions – The Board felt the request was very straight forward and the materials supplied were clear. Mr. Koval-Quilty added that the stream setback will be added to the plat prior to signing. SEQR Determination There was some discussion on the number listed for total acreage; determined that it was correct, listing the 2 lots under the subdivision with the .5 acres from an additional parcel not being subdivided to provide the stream setback needed. PB 2026-02-03 (Filed 2/13) Pg 2 Billiot Two-Lot Subdivision & Lot Consolidation 104 & 114 Enfield Falls Road Tax Parcel No. 33.-1-9.23 & 33.-1-9.3 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; 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. Moved: Bill Arms Seconded: Vinnie Ferrara Vote: ayes – Arms, Ferrara, Bageant, Reynolds and Cameron Public Hearing – None Subdivision Approval PB Resolution 2026-002: Preliminary and Final Subdivision Approval Billiot Two-Lot Subdivision & Lot Consolidation 104 & 114 Enfield Falls Road PB 2026-02-03 (Filed 2/13) Pg 3 Tax Parcel No. 33.-1-9.23 & 33.-1-9.3 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; 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 County Clerk Office, and submission of a copy of the receipt of filing to the Town of Ithaca Planning Department; and PB 2026-02-03 (Filed 2/13) Pg 4 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. Moved: Vinnie Ferrara Seconded: Liz Bageant Vote: ayes – Arms, Ferrara, Bageant, Reynolds and Cameron 3. Elect Vice Chairperson for 2026 Motion made by Ms. Reynolds nominating Liz Bageant as Vice Chairperson for 2026, seconded by Mr. Ferrara, unanimous. 4. Consider approval of Rules of Conduct at Public Meetings and Rules of Public Comments Motion made by Ms. Bageant to adopt the Rules of Conduct at Public Meetings and Rules of Public Comments as the Planning Board’s policy, seconded by Mr. Arms, unanimous. 5. Consider approval of Minutes Motion made by Ms. Bageant to approve December 16, 2025, meeting minutes as final, seconded by Ms. Reynolds, unanimous. 6. Other Business Ms. Randall updated the Board on various projects Planning is working on that may or may not come before but Board, but that they might be interested in. Motion made by Ms. Cameron to cancel the February 17th meeting due to no agenda items, seconded by Ms. Bageant, unanimous. The meeting was adjourned upon a motion by Ms. Cameron, seconded by Ms. Bageant, unanimous. Submitted by Paulette Rosa Town Clerk/Clerk of the Board =—TOWN OF ITHACA Pa NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING 215 N.Tioga St 14850 607.273.1747 www.townithacany.us AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL AND POSTING &PUBLICATION STATE OF NEW YORK)SS:.: COUNTY OF TOMPKINS ) I,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 27"day of January 2026,deponent served the within Notice upon the property owners within 500 ft.of the properties and projects identified below for public hearing to be held on Tuesday,February 03, 2026,starting at 6:30 P.M.at Town Hall,215 N.Tioga Street in the board room. 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. 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 January 27,2026,and the notice has been duly published in the official newspaper,Ithaca Journal on January 28,2026. Abby Homet,Administrative Assistant Sworn to before me on foray 3G , 2026. Cbestuy (bites Notary Public ASHLEY COLBE NOTARY PUBLIC.STATE OF NEW YORKRegistrationNo.01006419580 Qualified in Tompkins CountyCommissionExpiresSeptember10.2029 a TOWN |OF ITHACAee i 1)|_thsCy -—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,February 03,2026,starting at 6:30 P.M.on the following matter: 1.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. 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/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 on Zoom. To watch the meeting live on YouTube,please visit www.youtube.com/channel/UCC9vycXkJ6kIVlibjhCy7NQ/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 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 Accessing Meeting Materials Online:Site Plan and Subdivision red wwet0 and associated project materials are accessible electronically on the Town’s website at https://www.townithacany.gov/meeting- calendar-agendas/under the calendar meeting date. See full agenda included on reverse side ithaca journal Govt Public Notices Originally published at ithacajournal.com on 01/28/2026 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,tocated 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://usOGweb.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/UCC9vycXkJ6KIVlibjhCy7NQ/ive.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 1/28/2026 12026827