HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2024-016 Sewer Exemption for 339 Stone Quarry RoadMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
January 22, 2024
TB Resolution 2024 -016: Authorization for the Town Engineer to issue a Sewer Exemption for 339 Stone Quarry Road (TMP# 39.-1-30)
Whereas the Town Engineer received a request for a Sewer Exemption from the owner(s) of 339 Stone Quarry Rd indicating there is no access to town sewer and identifying the difficulties
associated with connecting to municipal sewer due to the nearest sewer main(s) being approximately 1650+/- feet away, which would require a main extension at an estimated cost of $412,500,
and
Whereas the currentowners arereplacing an existing septic system that has failed on the property and the Tompkins County Health Department will design and approve a septic system for
the existing home, now therefore be it
Resolved, pursuant to Town Code Section 214-6, the Town Board finds the applicant has shown unusual and extreme practical difficulties in connecting to municipal sewer for the reasons
conveyed by town staff and the reasons detailed in the request for a sewer exemption submitted to the Town Engineer, dated January 15, 2024,and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Engineer to issue an exemption from Town Code Section 214-5 (Connection required), for 339 Stone Quarry Road (TMP#39.-1-30), for the
installation of a new, onsite wastewater treatment system associated with the existing single-family residence, subject to the consent of the Tompkins County Health Department, and be
it further
Resolved, that any sale of the property or change in ownership shall require an easement, between 339 Stone Quarry Road (TMP#39.-1-30) and 341 Stone Quarry Road (TMP#39.-1-29) for the
operation and maintenance of the septic system, to be recorded with the Tompkins County Clerks Office.
Moved: Rob RosenSeconded: Susie Gutenberger
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine, Johnson, Gutenberger & Rosen