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Home My WebLink About04. VZW-IC batched app- SEQR Parts 1-3 for mail out □ Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): Brief Description of Proposed Action: Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: E-Mai Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If No, continue to question 2. NO YES 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: NO YES 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: Urban Rural (non-agriculture) Industrial Commercial Residential (suburban) Forest Agriculture Aquatic Other(Specify): Parkland Page 1 of 3 SEAF 2026 SEAF 2026Page 2 of 3 5.Is the proposed action, a.A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b.Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A 6.Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?NO YES 7.Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes, identify: NO YES c.Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? NO YES 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements?NO YES 10. Will If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: NO YES 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: NO YES 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b.Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? NO YES 13.a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b.Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: NO YES 8.a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? b.Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? Area is served by TCAT Routes 11 & 65 Multiple paths and trails connect IC campus to Circle Apts to sidewalks along both entrances of Ithaca College to Danby Road and Coddington Road, and to the South Hill RecWay off Coddington Road. Please see Part 3 Please see Part 3 EAF Mapper Summary Report Wednesday, August 26, 2026 2:45 PM Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental assessment form (EAF). Not all questions asked in the EAF are answered by the EAF Mapper. Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources to confirm data provided by the Mapper or to obtain data not provided by the Mapper. Part 1 / Question 7 [Critical Environmental Area] No Part 1 / Question 12a [National or State Register of Historic Places or State Eligible Sites] No Part 1 / Question 12b [Archeological Sites]No Part 1 / Question 13a [Wetlands or Other Regulated Waterbodies] Yes - Digital mapping information on local, New York State, and federal wetlands and waterbodies is known to be incomplete. Refer to the EAF Workbook. Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or Endangered Animal] No Part 1 / Question 16 [100 or 500 Year Floodplain] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. Part 1 / Question 20 [Remediation Site]Yes Part 1 / Question 21 [Disadvantaged Community] No 1Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report Verizon Wireless Ithaca College (7) Small Cell Deployments: (5) Decorative Poles, (1) Wood Pole, (1) Rooftop Small Cell Ithaca College 02: New decorative pole set near Garden Apartments, 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 (T.A.# 41.-1-30.2 / 588.22 acres per tax map) Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless is proposing the installation of a new 25.42'± AGL decorative pole. A top- mounted Cantenna will be installed with an antenna centerline of 28'± AGL and an overall antenna height of 29'± AGL. The proposal also includes an equipment cabinet mounted at 10' AGL (bottom of cabinet) to house (2) radios and (2) Delta Power Supply Units, as well as associated electric, fiber, and cable routing infrastructure and ground rods with conductors. Ithaca College 03: New wood pole set near: Boothroyd Hall Building - 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 (T.A.# 41.-1-30.2 / 588.22 acres per tax map) Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless is proposing the installation of a new 35'± AGL wood pole, to be cut down to 25.4'± AGL. A top-mounted panel antenna will be installed with an antenna centerline of 28'± AGL and an overall antenna height of 29'± AGL. The proposal also includes an equipment cabinet mounted at 10' AGL (bottom of cabinet) to house (2) radios and (2) Delta Power Supply Units, as well as associated electric, fiber, and cable routing infrastructure and ground rods with conductors. Ithaca College 04: Rooftop small cell installation at 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, New York, 14850, Town of Ithaca, Tomkins County (T.A.# 41.-1-30.2 / 588.22 Acres per tax map) Proposed placement of two Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless antennas on the existing Dillingham Center building rooftop located on the Ithaca College campus. Work includes (1) exterior rooftop 6' x 6' (36± sq. ft.) antenna lease area for a proposed 5' x 5' Rohn non-penetrating roof mount and associated equipment, with an ACL of 43.6'± and an overall antenna height of 44.6'± AGL. Additional work includes a Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless rooftop equipment lease area measuring 8' x 6' (48± sq. ft.) to house a proposed 5' x 7' CommScope equipment platform and associated equipment. Ithaca College 05: New decorative pole set near: Terrace 3 Building - 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 (TA# 41.-1-30.2 / 588.22 acres per tax map) Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless is proposing the installation of a new 25.42'± AGL decorative pole. A top- mounted Cantenna will be installed with an antenna centerline of 28'± AGL and an overall antenna height of 29'± AGL. The proposal also includes an equipment cabinet mounted at 10' AGL (bottom of cabinet) to house (2) radios and (2) Delta Power Supply units, as well as associated electric, fiber, and cable routing infrastructure and ground rods with conductors. Ithaca College 06: New decorative pole set near: Terrace 13 Building - 953 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 (TA# 41.-1-30.2 / 588.22 acres per tax map) Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless is proposing the installation of a new 31.5'± AGL decorative pole. A top- mounted Cantenna will be installed with an antenna centerline of 34'± AGL and an overall antenna height of 35'± AGL. The proposal also includes an equipment cabinet mounted at 10' AGL (bottom of cabinet) to house (2) radios and (2) Delta Power Supply units, as well as associated electric, fiber, and cable routing infrastructure and ground rods with conductors. Ithaca College 07: New decorative pole set near: Circles Community Center- 30 College Circle, Ithaca, NY 14850 (TA# 43.-1-2.2 / 30.5 acres per tax map) Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless is proposing the installation of a new 42.42'± AGL decorative pole. A top- mounted Cantenna will be installed with an antenna centerline of 45'± AGL and an overall antenna height of 46'± AGL. The proposal also includes an equipment cabinet mounted at 10' AGL (bottom of cabinet) to house (2) radios and (2) Delta Power Supply units, as well as associated electric, fiber, and cable routing infrastructure and ground rods with conductors. Ithaca College 08: New decorative pole set near: Terrace 6 Building - 104 Flora Brown Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850 (TA# 41.-1-30.2 / 588.22 acres per tax map) Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless is proposing the installation of a new 25.42'± AGL decorative pole. A top- mounted Cantenna will be installed, with an antenna centerline of 28'± AGL and an overall height of 29'± AGL. The proposal also includes an equipment cabinet at 10 feet AGL (bottom of cabinet) to house (2) radios and (2) Delta Power Supply units, as well as the installation of electric, fiber, and cable routing infrastructure, and ground rods with conductors. Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 - Impact Assessment Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: Date: 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 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations? 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: a. public / private water supplies? b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities? 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? 12. Is the potentially affected disadvantaged community identified as having comparatively higher burdens or vulnerabilities by the Disadvantaged Community Assessment Tool (https://on.ny.gov/DACAT)? 13. Will the proposed action cause or increase a pollution burden within a disadvantaged community? Page 1 of 2 SEAF 2026 VZW Batched PWSF-IC Campus October 6, 2026 Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: Date: Page 2 of 2 Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Name of Lead Agency Date Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) VZW Batched PWSF-IC Campus October 6, 2026 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance 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. The proposal includes the installation of eight (8) Personal Wireless Service Facilities (PWSF), located on the Ithaca College campus and Circle Apartments. The project is intended to serve the Ithaca College campus community and address significant coverage gaps on and around the campus. Two (2) PWSFs involve antennas on the rooftop of buildings- "Williams Hall" macro installation (12 total antennas) and "Ithaca 04- Dillingham Hall" small-cell antenna installation (2 total antennas). The remaining six (6) PWSFs are single small-cell antennas on poles throughout campus. The Williams Hall rooftop PWSF macro antenna array has been designed to blend in and match the colors of the building on which it is placed. All equipment will be located inside the building, so there will be no anticipated visual or noise impacts. The building is in the middle of campus, and is not near or within any scenic viewsheds. The closest residential property is located more than 1400 feet north east of proposed facility. This respective part of the project complies with all Town Code provisions; no variances are required. The Ithaca-04 Dillingham small cell installation is also designed to match the colors of the existing building. The antennas will be visible on the roof, but the installation is much smaller than the macro on Williams and is not near or within any scenic viewsheds. All proposed equipment will be hidden behind much larger existing mechanicals/building features. The closest residential property is over 1400 feet south east of the proposed facility. The respective part of the project complies with all Town Code provisions; no variances are required. The remaining PWSFs, labeled "02," "03,""05,""06,""07," and "08," are on poles containing one small-cell antenna per pole. All poles will be the same height (29' including antenna). All but one pole will be designed to match the existing black, decorative light poles on the Ithaca College campus. Installation "03" will be near trees, on a short utility pole with antenna and equipment painted to blend in with the pole. None of the poles are near or within any scenic views. However, some may be located within 300' of a structure that contains a dwelling unit (as defined by Town Code), and may require an area variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals per Town Code Section 270-219.L(1)(b)[9] [e]. The proposal to install PWSFs on the Ithaca College campus will not result in significant adverse environmental impacts relative to traffic, historic/archaeological resources, slopes, wetlands/waterbodies, rare or endangered plant or animal species, or other natural resources. The facilities have been designed to have minimal aesthetic and visual impact (per Town Code 270-219. L). There will be minimal grading involved and all erosion control during construction will be in compliance with NYS and Town stormwater regulations. There will be no anticipated noise or lighting impacts, and no anticipated short-term, long-term, or cumulative adverse environmental impacts associated with the project. Regarding Part 1, number 13a, there is a NYS DEC-classified stream located more than 1,600 feet west of the property, in Buttermilk Falls State Park. The proposal will have no impact on the stream. Regarding Part 1, number 20, the remediation site listed is located across from the Ithaca College campus, at 950 Danby Road. It is the current home of the South Hill Business Campus, formerly Axhiom/National Cash Register. The property required environmental remediation before it was converted into the South Hill Business Campus in 2009. The proposal will have no impact on the remediation site. Town of Ithaca Planning Board Caitlin Cameron Chair Christine Balestra, Senior Planner