HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2024-056 Sewer Exemption for 182 Calkins RdMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
June10, 2024
TB Resolution 2024 -056: Authorization for the Town Engineer to issue a Sewer Exemption for 182 Calkins Road
Whereas the Town Engineer received a request for a Sewer Exemption from Gretchen and Mike Gilpin, owner(s) of182 Calkins Road, indicatingthere 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 2300+/- feet away, which would requirea main extension at an estimated
cost of $460,000,as well as easement acquisition from the neighboring parcel, and
Whereas the currentowners arereplacing an existing septic system that has failed on the property and the owner has hired an engineer to design plans for a replacement septic system for
the existing home, which will be submitted to Tompkins County Health Department for approval, 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 May 9th, 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 182 Calkins Road, 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.
Moved: Margaret Johnson Seconded:Rob Rosen
Vote: ayes – Johnson, DePaolo, Howe, Levine, Bleiwas, Gutenberger and Rosen