HomeMy WebLinkAboutNamgyal Monastery Private Residence - PB Packet - 10-13-2026
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
215 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca NY 14850
607-273-1747
www.townithacany.gov
TO: PLANNING BOARD
FROM: MICHAEL SMITH, SENIOR PLANNER
DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2026
RE: NAMGYAL MONASTERY INSTITUTE OF BUDDHIST STUDIES, TIBET DRIVE
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
PRELIMINARY & FINAL SITE PLAN
Attached are application materials for consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval
for the Private Residence project at the Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies,
located on Tibet Drive (off NYS Route 96B/Danby Road). The project involves the construction
of a 4,809 +/- square foot private residence on the eastern side of the property along with a
new driveway loop and stormwater facilities. This private residence project is being proposed
where the cabins, bathhouse and trails were originally shown in the 2006 approval, so those
elements will not happen in the future. The proposal is scheduled for review at the October
20th Planning Board meeting.
For those not familiar, the Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies (Ithaca) purchased
the 28-acre parcel on Danby Road in 2004 and received site plan and special permit approvals
in 2006 for the five main buildings (shrine, community building, monks’ residence, and two
student residence buildings) along with the entrance drive, parking lots, walkways, and
stormwater facilities. They have also received additional approvals for the entrance gate and
paving portions of the parking and entrance drive. In 2021 they received site plan approval and
special permit for the construction of a new 9,230 square foot, two-story building, containing
the library, exhibit space, a reading room, a great hall for events, a meeting room, and office
and storage space (the Library and Learning Center). This project also included an entry plaza,
paving an existing gravel parking area, a walkway/path, landscaping, outdoor lighting, and
stormwater facilities. An additional site plan modification approval in 2023 included adding a
concrete pad and pavilion, retaining walls, sculptures, flag poles, site lighting, an entry
fence/gate with lighting, and other site improvements. Additional information about the
Namgyal Monastery Institute and the programs and activities on the Ithaca property can be
found on their website at https://www.namgyal.org/.
Zoning: This project is located within the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Zone and is
classified as “Semi-Rural Neighborhood” on the Town’s Future Land Use / Character Map
(2014). The proposed project requires site plan approval from the Planning Board, since this
project was not shown on previous approved site plans. While the actual structure is a single-
family residence, it is located on the Namgyal Monastery property and is part of the “church or
other places of worship, convent and parish house” use in Town code (270-76 A).
SEQR: Based on the size and type of structure proposed, this project is classified as a Type II
Action with respect to the environmental review (6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(11). As a Type II Action, no
environmental assessment forms or SEQR resolution has been provided.
Stormwater: The applicants have provided an updated full Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) for this property, incorporating the newly proposed Private Residence. The
applicants have also provided related drawings for utilities, grading, drainage, and erosion and
sediment control. Included in the packet are the first few pages of the SWPPP Volume I, but
please let me know if anyone would like to review the full SWPPP. The Town of Ithaca
Engineering Department has reviewed this updated SWPPP and will be providing a memo
outlining several comments that would need to be addressed before a building permit can be
issued.
Please call me at 607-273-1721 (ext 123) or email me at msmith@townithacany.gov if you have
any questions prior to the meeting.
cc: Noah Demarest, RA, RLA, STREAM Collaborative
David O’Shea, P.E., T.G. Miller P.C.
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
Stormwater, Sanitary Sewer, Potable Water, Roads, Parks, and Trails
114 Seven Mile Drive, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850
ENGINEERING@TOWNITHACANY.GOV
PHONE: 607.273.1656
FAX: 607.272.6076
www.townithacany.gov
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ENGINEERING MEMORANDUM
FROM: Justin McNeal, Director of Engineering
Emily Rodgers, Civil Engineer
TO: David O’Shea, P.E, T.G. Miller PC
CC: Town of Ithaca Planning Department
DATE: 10/13/2026
RE: Namgyal Monastery Private Residence
We have reviewed the following items:
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Volume I, II, and III, dated September 21st,
2026, titled “Namgyal Monastery Private Residence”
Civil plan set titled “Private Residence Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist
Studies”, dated September 21st, 2026.
We offer the following comments:
General:
1. The printed plan set and the one uploaded to open gov are different. The printed
set was reviewed, please upload the correct version to open gov.
2. An in-depth review of the sewer lateral will not begin until plans and fee are
submitted for external plumbing permit approval. Some general comments:
a. Applicant will need to perform pressure testing of the new lateral. This
testing will need to be witnessed by the Town of Ithaca.
b. The applicant will need to show the approximate location of the proposed
clean outs on the plan. It is recommended to add a clean out at the
connection to the existing lateral.
c. Provide crossing detail for where the sewer lateral and storm sewers cross.
3. Provide the rest of the contours on the site and utility plan.
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4. The bury depth of the water service should be a minimum of 5’.
5. The bury depth of the sewer should be a minimum of 4.5’. Please indicate the pipe
material on the plan sheet.
Stormwater
The materials were reviewed against the following for compliance:
New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual, 2024 (DM)
New York State Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control
Manual, 2016 (Bluebook).
Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 228.
1. The DEC does not require a full SWPPP with post practices for this project due to
it being a single-family residence. Please revise page 5 of Volume 1 to reflect that
this is required based on Town Code only.
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit the existing stormwater operating,
maintenance, and reporting agreement will need to be revised.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit the existing stormwater access easement will
need to be revised.
4. The complete SWPPP and associated documents will need to be uploaded to
OpenGov under a SWPPP application once they have been approved. Permit will
not be issued until application is complete and the associate fee is paid.
5. Provide a landscaping plan for the proposed stormwater practices.
6. Provide calculations showing that the existing catch basins and culverts have
enough capacity to convey the stormwater from the new impervious area.
7. 10% pre-treatment is required for the mircopool. In the narrative, identify where
pre-treatment is occurring. If you intend to use the existing pre-treatment for the
micropool provide calculation supporting this.
8. Silt fence should be installed down slope of the staging area.
9. Provide details for the micropool embankment.
10. Provide update WQV calculations for the mircopool. Page 250 of volume 3.
11. A portion of the new driveway appears to be flowing to the existing bioretention
sub catchment. Please provide calculation showing the filter can handle additional
flow or redirect the flow.
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12. Contour error on sheet C103.
13. Dewatering of the existing ponds may be required during construction. Please
provide a detail for a geo-textile filter bag if this is anticipated.
14. The new retention area in the driveway should be included in the Hydro cad. A
depth should be noted on the plans.
15. Will the check dams be removed once construction is complete? If so, please note
this in the sequence.
16. A preconstruction meeting with the Town of Ithaca is required before construction
begins, please note this in the construction sequence.
17. Include amened soil requirements for the filter path from table 5.11 on drawings.
18. According to table 5.11 in the DM the max filter path slope is 5%. Based on the
contours the current slope is 7%, please revise. If the slope greater that 2” turf
reinforcement is required.
19. Runoff may not be directed into the new Mircopool area or rooftop disconnect until
there is 80% vegetative cover. This should be reflected in the construction
sequence.
20. Please delineated the safety bench area for the mircopool on the plan set. This
area should be included in the new access easement.
21. Please revise detail 3 on Sheet C502 to be consistent with the Bluebook. The silt
log must be a minimum of 12” when the disturbance is over 0.25 acres,
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION: Preliminary & Final Site Plan Approval
Namgyal Monastery - Private Residence
Tax Parcel No. 43.-2-10
Tibet Drive
Town of Ithaca Planning Board, October 20, 2026
WHEREAS:
1. The proposal is the consideration of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for the proposed
Private Residence project at the Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies, located on
Tibet Drive (off NYS Route 96B/Danby Road), which is located in the Medium Density
Residential Zone. The project involves the construction of a 4,809 +/- square foot private
residence on the eastern side of the property along with a new driveway loop and stormwater
facilities. This is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act and is not
subject to an environmental review. Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies, Owner;
Noah Demarest, RA, RLA, STREAM Collaborative, Applicant/Agent, and
2. In accordance with 6 NYCRR State Environmental Quality Review, Section 617.5(c)(11)
“construction or expansion of a single-family, a two-family or a three-family residence on an
approved lot including provision of necessary utility connections as provided in 617.5(c)(13) and
the installation, maintenance and/or upgrade of a drinking water well or a septic system, or both,
and conveyances of land in connection therewith” is a Type II Action and is therefore not subject
to further environmental review, and
3. The Planning Board, at a public hearing held on October 20, 2026, has reviewed and accepted as
adequate the “Site Plan” (sheet 10F1, dated 9/24/2026) and two sets of drawings entitled “Private
Residence Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies Schematic Design” including sheets
G000, A201, A202, and L100 (all dated 09/24/2026) and “Private Residence Namgyal Monastery
Institute of Buddhist Studies For Site Plan Approval” including sheets C000, C100, C101, C102,
C103, C104, C501, and C502 (all dated 09/21/2026), and other application materials,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby waives certain requirements for Preliminary and
Final Site Plan Approval, as shown on the Preliminary and Final Site Plan Checklists, having
determined from the materials presented that such waiver will result in a significant alteration of
neither the purpose of site plan control nor the policies enunciated or implied by the Town
Board;
2. That the Town of Ithaca Planning Board hereby grants Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval
for the proposed Private Residence at the Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies, as
described in the materials listed in Whereas #3 above, subject to the following conditions:
a. Before issuance of a building permit, completion to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer of
the items in the Town of Ithaca Engineering Memo dated October ___, 2026, and
b. Before issuance of a building permit, submission, review, execution, and filing of an updated
Stormwater Operation, Maintenance and Reporting Agreement to include the new stormwater
management facilities, with the Town of Ithaca, specifying the ownership and maintenance
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responsibilities for the additional stormwater facilities, including:
i. Submission of an updated access easement, or other mechanism, to assure Town of Ithaca
access to the new stormwater facilities,
ii. Review and approval of the updated access easement and the updated Stormwater
Operation, Maintenance, and Reporting Agreement by the Attorney for the Town and the
Town Engineer,
iii. Town Board authorization to allow the Town Supervisor to sign any necessary easements
and the updated Stormwater Operation, Maintenance, and Reporting Agreement associated
with the project.
605 W State Street, Suite 1 | Ithaca, NY 14850 | phone 607-272-6477 | fax 607-273-6322 | www.tgmillerpc.com
David A. Herrick, P.E.
Owen B. Barden, P.E.
David L. O’Shea, P.E.
Dondi M. Harner, P.E.
LEED A.P., C.P.E.S.C.
Lee Dresser, L.S.
Dustin H. James, L.S.
September 21,2026
C.J. Randall, LEED AP ND
Director of Planning
Town of Ithaca
215 N Tioga St
Ithaca NY 14850
Re: Namgyal Monastery Private Residence Site Plan
Dear Ms. Randall,
We are pleased to submit this application for consideration by the Planning Board for a site plan
modification at the Namgyal Monastery. The Monastery proposes to construct a private residence on the
existing campus, together with associated site improvements for vehicular access, utilities, and stormwater
management.
The Namgyal Monastery campus currently consists of the existing monastery building, two student
dormitories, a communal residence for the monks, and associated parking, pedestrian facilities, and utilities.
A Full Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) was prepared in 2006 for these campus
improvements. Several improvements identified in the 2006 SWPPP have not been constructed, including
five cabins, a bathhouse, the eastern gravel trail, the walk and terrace located northwest of the dormitories,
and the arts building. The Dalai Lama Library is also located on the campus and was addressed through a
separate Full SWPPP prepared in 2021.
Since preparation of the prior SWPPPs, the Monastery has completed several additional campus
improvements, including three pavilions, a large wooden deck, a yurt, and a prayer wheel. These
improvements were not incorporated into either of the prior SWPPPs and collectively represent
approximately 0.07 acres of impervious surface. As part of this site plan modification, the Monastery
proposes to remove from the approved site plan the five cabins, bathhouse, eastern gravel trail, and walk
and terrace northwest of the dormitories that have not been constructed. The removal of these improvements
represents approximately 0.23 acres. When combined with the incorporation of the existing pavilions and
wood deck, this results in a net decrease of approximately 0.16 acres of impervious surface relative to the
2006 SWPPP. This calculation is exclusive of the Dalai Lama Library project and the proposed Residence
Project. The proposed modification therefore updates the previously approved campus plan to accurately
reflect improvements that have been constructed and improvements for which there is currently no
established construction timeline. This approach also allows the Monastery to utilize existing, previously
installed infrastructure in support of the proposed Residence Project and its associated site and stormwater
management requirements.
Respectfully,
David L. O’Shea, P.E.
Project Manager
CLIMATE
ZONE 5A
ECCC OF NYS 2025 PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE TABLES R402.1.2 AND/OR R402.1.3
FENESTRATION
U-FACTOR
SKYLIGHT
U-FACTOR
FENESTRATION
SHGC
CEILING WALL MASS WALL BASEMENT SLAB
REQUIRED 0.27 0.50 NR U=0.026
R=49
U=0.045
R=30 or 20+5
or 13+10 or 0+
20
U=0.060
R=15/20
U=0.050
R=15ci or 19
or 13+5ci
U=0.48
R=10ci, 4 FT
PROPOSED 0.27 N/A 0.27 R50+14+12ci R15ci N/A R15ci, FULL SLAB
FLOOR
U=0.033
R=30 or 19+
7.5 or 20 ci
N/A
CRAWLSPACE
U=0.055
R=15ci or 19
or 13+5ci
R=15ci
HEATED SLAB
U=0.55
R=10ci, 4 FT and
10 full slab
R15ci, FULL SLAB
APPLICABLE CODES
Residential Code of New York State 2025
Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State 2025
Town of Ithaca Energy Code Supplement
Local zoning requirements
PROJECT SUMMARY
• Building Type:Single-Family residence
• Construction Type: VB -Wood-framed, engineered floor and roof trusses
• Stories:1
• Occupancy:R-3 Residential
• Use:Residential
• Heating/Cooling:Air-source heat pump
• Climate Zone:5A
SITE & FIRE SEPARATION
• Distance to Side Lot Line: >5 ft
• Exterior Wall Rating:N/A
• Openings:No restrictions
• Wall Continuity:N/A
• Roof/Eave Protection: N/A
LIFE SAFETY
• Smoke Alarms: Bedroom, outside sleeping area, and each story
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Combination Smoke/CO
• Heat Detection: N/A
• Emergency Escape & Rescue: Bedroom window sized per IRC egress requirements
CODE REVIEW
STRUCTURAL OVERVIEW
• Foundation: Reinforced concrete slab with stem wall
• Floor System: Engineered wood framing supporting ADU above garage protected by 5/8" GWB ceiling. Floor
joist drawings to be submitted by fabricator
• Roof System: Engineered wood trusses or I-Joist rafters with vented attic. Roof trusses to be submitted by
fabricator
• Lateral System: Structural sheathing and braced wall panels per IRC
ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE
Slab & Foundation
• R-10 GPS insulation under full slab
• Stem Wall Insulation R-15 continuous exterior GPS insulation
Walls
• R-12 3-1/2" Wood Fiber continuous insulation + R-14 wood fiber cavity
• Exterior wall assemblies maintain continuous air barrier with weather-resistive barrier integrated with
exterior sheathing system.
Fenestration
• Windows & Doors U-0.27 or better
Floor/Ceilings
• N/A
Roof
• R-50+ blown in cellulose insulation
• 1-1/2" vent separation from insulation w/ 1/4" maximum vent openings (1" min)
• Flashing installed at all openings and roof transitions.
Mechanical Systems
• Heating & Cooling: Air-source heat pump -product data sheets to be submitted by contractor
• Ventilation: ERV Mechanical ventilation per IRC requirements
• Ducts Located within conditioned space where feasible
• All penetrations sealed for air barrier continuity and fire caulked between garage and dwelling space
4,809 SF+/-
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ph: 607.216.8802
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DESIGN TEAM
Architect:
Noah Demarest RA, RLA
STREAM Collaborative
607.216.8802
Builder:
Edger Enterprises, Inc.
Bryan Westerfer
607.481.4274
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TOWN OF ITHACA. NY
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Namgyal Monastery
Private Residence
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Volume I. Narrative
Town of Ithaca
Tompkins County, New York
Prepared for:
Namgyal Institute of Buddhist Studies
201 Tibet Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850
Prepared by:
T.G. Miller P.C.
605 W State Street, Suite A
Ithaca, New York 14850
(607) 272-6477
September 21, 2026
Namgyal Monastery – Private Residence Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
T.G. Miller, P.C. 2. September 21, 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJECT INFORMATION 4
PROJECT NAME AND DESCRIPTION 4
OPERATOR’S NAME AND ADDRESS 4
PROJECT DESCRIPTION 4
PURPOSE AND EXTENT OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 4
PROJECT DISTURBANCE AREA 5
DESCRIPTION AND LIMITATIONS OF ON-SITE SOILS 5
HISTORIC PLACES 5
WETLANDS 5
NAME OF RECEIVING WATERS 5
FLOODPLAINS 5
SEQUENCE OF MAJOR ACTIVITIES 6
POST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT 6
EXISTING CONDITIONS 6
FUTURE CONDITIONS 7
WATER QUALITY CONTROLS 8
RUNOFF REDUCTION VOLUME 8
WATER QUANTITY CONTROLS 9
UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PERMITS 10
STORMWATER SIGNAGE 10
BETTER SITE DESIGN 10
REDUCTION OF CLEARING AND GRADING 10
ROOFTOP RUNOFF REDUCTION MITIGATION 10
SOIL RESTORATION 10
CONTROLS 12
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS 12
STABILIZATION PRACTICES 12
WINTER STABILIZATION 12
STRUCTURAL PRACTICES 13
OTHER CONTROLS 13
WASTE DISPOSAL 13
SANITARY WASTE 13
OFF-SITE VEHICLE TRACKING 14
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND HAZARDOUS WASTE 14
CONTAMINATED SOILS 14
MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION PROCEDURES 15
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES 15
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REPORT FORMS 15
OTHER RECORD-KEEPING REQUIREMENTS 16
POST-CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE 16
SPILL PREVENTION CONTROL AND COUNTERMEASURES (SPCC) PLAN 18
MATERIALS COVERED 18
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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 18
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS 18
PRODUCT SPECIFIC PRACTICES 19
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 19
FERTILIZERS 19
PAINTS, PAINT SOLVENTS, AND CLEANING SOLVENTS 19
SPILL PREVENTION PRACTICES 19
CONTROL OF ALLOWABLE NON-STORMWATER DISCHARGES 20
COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS 20
CERTIFICATION AND NOTIFICATION 21
OPERATOR’S CERTIFICATION 21
ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATION ON COMPLIANCES WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS 21
SWPPP FORMS
MS4 ACCEPTANCE FORM
OWNER/OPERATOR CERTIFICATION FORM
SWPPP PREPARER CERTIFICATION FORM
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMETAL CONSERVATION NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI)
CONTRACTOR AND INSPECTION FORMS
CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION LOG FORM 1
CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION FORM 2
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN INSPECTION REPORT FORM 3
MODIFICATION REPORT FORM 4
PROJECT RAINFALL LOG FORM 5
RECORD OF STABILIZATION AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES FORM 6
FIGURES
PRE-HISTORIC LIBRARY SWPPP WATERSHED MAP FIGURE 1
PROPOSED WATERSHED/COVER MAP FIGURE 2
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPORTING AGREEMENT
SWMP INSPECTION GUIDANCE
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
COVER PAGE C000
KEY MAP C100
EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN C101
UTILITY AND SITE PLAN C102
GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN C103
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN C104
DETAILS C501-C502
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PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Name and Description
Namgyal Monastery – Private Residence
201 Tibet Dr
Ithaca, NY 14850
Tompkins County, New York
Operator’s Name and Address
Namgyal Institute of Buddhist Studies
c/o Ngawang Dhondup
PO Box 127
Ithaca, NY 14851
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Purpose and Extent of Proposed Development
The Namgyal Monastery – Private Residence project is located in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins
County, New York (Tax Map Parcel 43.-2-10). The project includes the construction of a private
residence on the Namgyal campus with associated site improvements for vehicular access, utilities,
and stormwater management.
The Namgyal campus is composed of an existing monastery building, two student dormitories, a
communal residence for the monks, and associated parking, pedestrian facilities, and utilities. A Full
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) was prepared in 2006 for these improvements. This
SWPPP can be found within Volume III. These improvements have been constructed between 2007
and 2017. Five cabins, a bath house, the eastern gravel trail, the walk and terrace located to the
northwest of the dormitories, and the arts building have not been constructed to date.
The Dalai Lama Library is also located on the campus. A Full SWPPP was prepared for the Library in
2021. The Library and associated improvements were constructed on the campus between 2022 and
2024. This SWPPP can also be found within Volume III.
Management of the stormwater runoff for the previously improved areas of the property is provided
by a micropool extended detention pond located near the northwest corner of the Namgyal property.
The pond is considered a ‘standard’ practice by the NYSDEC and the standards for this type of
practice have not appreciably changed since it was installed. Such ponds provide full treatment of the
water quality volume (WQv); however, they do not comply with more recent requirements related to
the runoff reduction volume (RRv). A bioretention filter was utilized to provide the required runoff
reduction volume for the Library project. In addition, improvements to the existing pond were made
during the Library project to ensure overtopping during the 100-year storm event does not occur.
Further improvements to the campus undertaken by the Monastery have been constructed. These
improvements include three pavilions, a large wooden deck, a yurt, and a prayer wheel.
The stormwater management objectives for the proposed site focus on controlling erosion and
sedimentation during construction and treatment of runoff from the post-developed site. As a property
disturbing greater than one acre of land, a full Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is
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required, including both erosion controls and permanent stormwater management practices under the
regulations of the Town of Ithaca and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(DEC). Stormwater management objectives for the site include:
• Providing water quality treatment and runoff reduction by means of disconnecting rooftop runoff.
• Providing water quality treatment in the existing micropool stormwater pond.
• Controlling sediment and erosion during construction utilizing temporary practices.
• Providing stormwater detention to meet DEC’s standards for the 1-, 10-, and 100-year storm
events.
Project Disturbance Area
Total Disturbed Area: 1.25 acres
Increase in Impervious Area: 0.26 acres
Description and Limitations of On-Site Soils
A limited subsurface investigation to determine the properties of the on-site soil was conducted by
T.G. Miller P.C. A total of five test pits were excavated within the footprint of the new building and
the proposed driveway.
The investigation determined the season high groundwater table is approximately 18” to 24” below the surface. A rock layer was determined to be present approximately 6’ below the surface in some
locations. The Hydrologic Soil Group (HSG) is C and D based on the NRCS Web Soil Survey (see
Volume II).
Historic Places
Based on GIS mapping available from the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic
Preservation Office website the proposed project will not impact property that lies within an
archeologically sensitive area or is listed or eligible for listing on the State or National Register of
Historic Places (See Volume II).
Wetlands
There are neither federal nor state wetlands located on, or adjacent to, the property. Refer to the State
and Federal Wetland Maps (See Volume II).
Name of Receiving Waters
The watershed being impacted by the project drain to existing road-side ditches on Tibet Drive which
discharge to an existing micropool extended detention pond at the northwest corner of the property.
The pond ultimately drains to Buttermilk Creek.
Floodplains
Based on a review of the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map for the Town of Ithaca, NY (dated June
18, 2025), the project site is located in Flood Zone X (see Volume II). The FEMA definition of Flood
Zone “X”, no screen is areas that are of minimal flood hazard.
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SEQUENCE OF MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Major activities for each phase of this site include but are not limited to:
• Installing temporary control measures as shown on plans.
• Completing site clearing and grubbing.
• Performing building, pavement and site grading earthwork operations. Runoff from any exposed
soils to be directed to silt fence and or silt log.
• Installing utilities and stormwater collection system.
• Installing inlet protection on new inlets.
• Installing asphalt pavements and completing grading.
• Installing amended filter strips.
• Soil restoration.
• Installing landscaping, topsoil, seed, and mulch.
• Removing temporary practices.
If the Contractor or any of the subcontractors elect to use remote borrow, fill or material storage sites
then such sites are not considered to be part of the project site and are not covered by the permit and
this SWPPP. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to verify and abide by any state or local
jurisdictional entity regulations related to such remote sites. The Contractor should consider this
requirement in negotiating with earthwork subcontractors.
POST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Existing Conditions
The area in the immediate vicinity of the proposed residence is best characterized as undeveloped
land. Portions of the site have been previously developed. The project will disturb approximately 1.25
acres. The existing cover type is predominantly open space/lawn within the improvement area.
The site slopes down generally from east to west. Runoff from the site is collected in roadside ditches
and gutters. This water is then conveyed to the existing onsite drainage system. The water is
ultimately conveyed to the existing micropool extended detention pond downstream at the northwest
corner of the property. Runoff from areas east and upgrade of the residence will be diverted around
the residence to either the north or south side roadway drainage network.
The micropool extended detention pond was originally designed in the 2006 SWPPP. Review and
additional analysis were conducted during the 2021 Library SWPPP. Modifications were completed
on the pond during the Library project to adjust for modifications to the drainage area and the
campus.
Additional improvements have been constructed. These areas were not incorporated into either of the
prior SWPPPs. These additional areas equate to 0.07 acres of impervious surface. We are proposing a
site plan modification to remove the five cabins, bath house, eastern gravel trail, and the walk and
terrace located to the northwest of the dormitories that have not been constructed. This equates to
0.23 acres. Removal of these items and incorporation of the pavilions and wood deck result in a
decrease of 0.16 acres of impervious from the 2006 SWPPP.
The proposed site is part of Watershed #1 (See Figure 1 – Pre-Historic Library SWPPP Watershed
Map). A HydroCAD analysis was conducted during the Library SWPPP to determine the
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precondition runoff conditions of the site. The precondition is based on the condition of the campus
prior to any of the approved 2006 construction. This condition is identified as Pre-Historic in the
Library SWPPP. Volume II contains the corresponding watershed analysis reports.
A summary of the precondition watershed characteristics is summarized in Table 1 below.
TABLE 1. HYDROLOGIC DATA FOR PRE-HISTORIC CONDITION
Watershed Drainage Area
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Curve
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Time of Concentration
(min)
1 22.45 76 53.5
Future Conditions
Development of the site will include the construction of a new private residence on the Namgyal
campus with associated site improvements for vehicular access, utilities, and stormwater
management. The project will disturb approximately 1.25 acres and the footprint of new impervious
surfaces will increase by approximately 0.26 acres. The proposed site is part of Watershed #1. (See
Figure 2 – Proposed Watershed Map).
A portion of the runoff from the building roofs will be collected in roof gutters and conveyed to
designated filter areas. Runoff from the remainder of the roof will be collected with roof gutters and
ultimately conveyed to the existing micropool extended detention pond. The pavements will sheet
drain to the proposed ditches and ultimately be conveyed to the micropool pond.
Disconnection of rooftop runoff (RR-4) will be utilized to provide runoff reduction from the new
development. Two filter areas are proposed. Each area will treat 1,000 sq ft. These areas ultimately
provide treatment for 2,000 sq ft (0.05 Ac) of impervious area, which equates to 179 cf of RRv. This
represented as drainage area (DA) 3 in the GI Worksheets, which can be found within Volume II.
The existing micropool extended detention pond will treat the remaining impervious cover (0.21
acres). The pond can store approximately 26,000 cf below the orifice outlet within the permanent
pool. The water quality volume required for the entire water shed is 14,132 cf. This is inclusive of the
private residence improvements. This is represented as DA 1 in the GI worksheets. This calculation is
conservative as it does not account for the WQv provided in the filters discussed above and the
bioretention installed at the Library, which ultimately increases the remaining WQv available after
the project.
A HydroCAD analysis was conducted with Watershed #1 to understand runoff conditions. The
watershed analysis is based on the impervious area that is constructed to date, areas that are
anticipated to be constructed at a later date, and the proposed impervious area associated with the
private residence.
A summary of the proposed watershed characteristics is summarized in Table 2 below.
TABLE 2. HYDROLOGIC DATA FOR FUTURE CONDITIONS
Watershed Drainage Area
(Acres)
Curve
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Time of Concentration
(min)
1 22.60 79 53.2
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Water Quality Controls
The water quality strategy is designed to improve water quality by capturing and treating 90% of the
average annual stormwater runoff volume. The required water quality volume is calculated from the
following equation:
WQv = P*(0.05+0.009*I)*A / 12
Where:
P = 90% rainfall event (inches)
= 1.00 inches (Ithaca, NY)
Rv = (0.05+0.009*I) (minimum allowed value = 0.20)
I = Imperviousness (%)
A = Drainage Area (s.f.)
Therefore:
Required WQv = 1.00” * 0.38 *0.7 / 12
= 0.022-acre feet
= 976 cubic feet
Reduced WQv = Required WQv (GI DA 2) – RRv Roof Disconnect (DA GI 3)
= 976 cubic feet– 179 cubic feet
= 797 cubic feet (GI DA 4)
Provided WQV: = Micropool Extended Detention Pond Permanent Pool
= 26,000 cubic feet (Refer to Calculations, Volume II) Provided
= WQv Provided > WQv Required, OK
Calculations of the areas and volumes provide are included in Volume 2 of the SWPPP. No
modifications to the micropool are proposed below the permanent water surface elevation.
Runoff Reduction Volume
Runoff reduction can be achieved by infiltration, groundwater recharge, recycling, or
evaporation/evapotranspiration of 100 percent of the post-development water quality volumes to
replicate pre-development hydrology. This can be achieved by maintaining pre-construction
infiltration, peak runoff flows, discharge volumes, and minimizing concentrated flows through the use
of runoff control techniques that will provide treatment in a distributed manner before runoff reaches
the collection system. This requirement can be accomplished by application of on-site green
infrastructure techniques, standard stormwater management practices with runoff reduction capacity,
and good operation and maintenance.
Site limitations are present on the site. In the case of this project low hydrologic soil ratings and the
high groundwater table preclude the installation of most green infrastructure practices. As a result of
these physical limitations, 100% runoff reduction of the water quality volume cannot be achieved.
Projects that cannot achieve runoff reductions to pre-construction conditions must, at a minimum,
reduce a percentage of the runoff from impervious areas to be constructed on the site. The percent
reduction is based on the Hydrologic Soil Groups (HSG) of the site.
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The minimum runoff reduction volume required is calculated using the following equation:
Min RRv = [(P) (Rv*) (Ai)] / 12
Where:
P = 90% rainfall event (inches)
= 1.00 inches (Ithaca, NY)
Rv* = 0.05+0.009(I) Where I is 100% impervious
Ai = (S)(Aic)
(Aic) = Total area of impervious cover (acres)
S = HSG Specific Reduction Factor
= 0.55 for HSG “A” Soils
= 0.30 for HSG “C” Soils
= 0.20 for HSG “D” Soils
Min RRv = (1.00” * [0.05+0.009(100)] * (0.20 * 0.26) / 12
= 0.004 ac-ft (174 cubic feet)
The disconnection of the roof runoff will provided 179 cubic feet of runoff reduction, which is greater
than the minimum required runoff reduction volume.
Water Quantity Controls
Modifications to the existing micropool pond are proposed to reduce peak discharges for the 1, 10,
and 100-year storms to below pre-developed rates at the point of analysis. The dry storage volume of
the pond will be enlarged.
Table 3 summarizes the resulting peak discharge rates from the watershed. Supporting calculations
can be found within Volume II.
1-yr 10-yr 100-yr 1-yr 10-yr 100-yr
X-H-WS 0.671 2.188 5.645 4.3 16.36 43.37
(-4.83)(-0.38)Difference
0.087 1.571 5.223 0.26
(-0.584)(-0.617)(-0.422)(-4.04)
Pre-Developed
Post-Developed: Controlled (increase over pre-developed)
P-WS
TABLE 3 HYDROLOGIC MODELING RESULTS
Runoff Volume (acre-feet)Peak Rate of Runoff (cfs)
11.53 42.99
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Underground Injection Control Permits
Stormwater drainage wells are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the
Underground Injection Control (UIC) program as Class V injection wells with requirements to protect
underground sources of drinking water. By definition, a Class V injection well is any bored, drilled,
or driven shaft, or dug hole that is deeper than its widest surface dimension, or an improved sinkhole,
or a subsurface fluid distribution system. The proposed infiltration practices have depths that are
much shallower than their largest surface dimension. The proposed subsurface piping in both
practices is acting as a collection system and not as a distribution system. As a result, an UIC permit
is not required.
Stormwater Signage
The owner of post-construction stormwater management practices shall erect or post, in the
immediate vicinity of the disconnected roof filter strips, a conspicuous and legible sign of not less
than 18 inches by 24 inches bearing the following information:
Stormwater Management Practice – Filter Strips
Project Identification – (SPDES Construction Permit #)
Must be maintained in accordance with O&M Plan
DO NOT REMOVE OR ALTER
Better Site Design
In accordance with the stormwater regulations set forth by the Town of Ithaca, projects disturbing
more than one acre must apply at 2 better site design techniques. These practices incorporate non-
structural and natural approaches to new and redevelopment projects to reduce effects on watersheds
by conserving natural areas, reducing impervious cover and better integrating stormwater treatment.
Several techniques described below have been incorporated into the project in order to comply with
better site design requirements and are concurrent with the Town of Ithaca standards:
Reduction of Clearing and Grading
Stormwater treatment is being provided by means of the existing micropool pond. Modifying the
existing micropool pond is disturbing an area that was likely previously disturbed. This reduces
the need to clear and grade an additional area to provide stormwater treatment.
Rooftop Runoff Reduction Mitigation
Runoff from the building rooftop will be directed to the filter strips.
Soil Restoration
Soil restoration is a required practice applied across areas of a development site where soils have been
disturbed and will be vegetated in order to recover the original properties and porosity of the soil. Soil
restoration is applied in the cleanup, restoration, and landscaping phase of construction followed by
the permanent establishment of an appropriate, deep-rooted groundcover to help maintain the restored
soil structure. The required measures of soil restoration are outlined in Table 2.
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TABLE 2. SOIL RESTORATION REQUIREMENTS
Type of Soil Disturbance Soil Restoration Requirement Comments/Examples
No soil disturbance Restoration not required Preservation of Natural
Features
Minimal soil disturbance Restoration not required Clearing and grubbing
Areas where topsoil is stripped
only – no change in grade
HSG C & D
Aerate1 and apply 6 inches of topsoil
Protect area from any
ongoing construction
activities
Areas of cut or fill HSG C & D
Apply full Soil Restoration2
Heavy traffic areas on site
(especially in a zone 5-25 feet
around buildings but not within
a 5-foot perimeter around
foundations walls)
Apply full Soil Restoration2 (de-
compaction and compost enhancement)
Areas where Runoff Reduction
and/or infiltration practices are
applied
Restoration not required, but may be
applied to enhance the reduction
specified for appropriate practices.
Keep construction equipment
from crossing these areas. To
protect newly installed
practice from any ongoing
construction activities
construct a single-phase
operation fence area
1: Aeration includes the use of machines such as tractor-drawn implements with coulters making a
narrow slit in the soil, a roller with many spikes making indentations in the soil, or prongs which
function like a mini-subsoiler. 2: Per “Deep Ripping and De-Compaction, DEC 2008.”
The underlying soils on the project site classify as Hydrologic Soil Group “C” and “D,” requiring full
soil restoration in areas of cut and fill. The required measures of full soil restoration, per the
NYSDEC’s 2008 publication of “Deep Ripping and De-Compaction” are as follows:
During periods of relatively low to moderate subsoil moisture, the disturbed subsoils are returned to
rough grade and the following Soil Restoration steps applied:
1. Apply 3 inches of compost over subsoil.
2. Till compost into subsoil to a depth of at least 12 inches using a cat-mounted ripper, tractor-
mounted disc, or tiller, mixing, and circulating air and compost into subsoils.
3. Rock-pick until uplifted stone/rock materials of four inches and larger size are cleaned off the
site.
4. Apply topsoil to the depth specified on the landscaping plan.
5. Vegetate per the approved landscaping plan.
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CONTROLS
Erosion and Sediment Controls
A layout of applicable erosion and sediment controls measures, together with typical installation
details, are depicted on sheet C104 – Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
Stabilization Practices
The applicable erosion and sediment control measures shall be constructed prior to clearing or
grading of any portion of the project, where applicable. Where land disturbance is necessary,
temporary vegetative controls must be used on areas within 7 days of the last construction activity in
that area, unless construction activities will be resumed within 14 days. In frozen ground conditions,
temporary vegetative measures should be implemented as soon as practical in order to control runoff
during snowmelt.
Permanent vegetation should be installed within 7 days of the completion of grading activities. If the
Qualified Professional determines that permanent seed cannot be applied due to climate conditions,
topsoil shall not be spread and temporary mulching shall be applied to the exposed surface to stabilize
soils until the next recommended seeding period.
Winter Stabilization
If ongoing land disturbance is performed between November 15th and the following April 1st, the
project will require temporary site specific, enhanced erosion and sediment controls to manage runoff
and sediment at the site to protect off-site water resources. The enhanced erosion and sediment
controls are as follows:
1. Prepare a snow management plan with adequate storage for snow and control of melt water,
requiring cleared snow to be stored in a manner not affecting ongoing construction activities.
2. Enlarge and stabilize access points to provide for snow management and stockpiling. Snow
management activities must not destroy or degrade installed erosion and sediment control
practices.
3. A minimum 25-foot buffer shall be maintained from all perimeter controls such as silt fence.
Mark silt fence with tall stakes that are visible above the snow pack.
4. Edges of disturbed areas that drain to a waterbody within 100 feet will have 2 rows of silt
fence, 5 feet apart, installed on the contour.
5. Drainage structures must be kept open and free of snow and ice dams. All debris, ice dams, or
debris from plowing operations, that restrict the flow of runoff and meltwater, shall be
removed.
6. Sediment barriers must be installed at all appropriate perimeter and sensitive locations. Silt
fence and other practices requiring earth disturbance must be installed before the ground
freezes.
7. Soil stockpiles must be protected by the use of established vegetation, anchored straw mulch,
rolled stabilization matting, or other durable covering. a barrier must be installed at least 15
feet from the toe of the stockpile to prevent soil migration and to capture loose soil.
8. In areas where soil disturbance activity has temporarily or permanently ceased, the
application of soil stabilization measures should be initiated by the end of the next business
day and completed within three (3) days. Rolled erosion control blankets must be used on all
slopes 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or steeper.
9. If straw mulch alone is used for temporary stabilization, it shall be applied at double the
standard rate of 2 tons per acre, making the application rate 4 tons per acre. Other
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manufactured mulches should be applied at double the manufacturer's recommended rate.
10. To ensure adequate stabilization of disturbed soil in advance of a melt event, areas of
disturbed soil should be stabilized at the end of each work day unless:
a. Work will resume within 24 hours in the same area and no precipitation is forecast or;
b. The work is in disturbed areas that collect and retain runoff, such as open utility trenches,
foundation excavations, or water management areas.
11. Use stone paths to stabilize access perimeters of buildings under construction and areas where
construction vehicle traffic is anticipated. Stone paths should be a minimum 10 feet in width
but wider as necessary to accommodate equipment.
12. The site shall be inspected frequently to ensure that the erosion and sediment control plan is
performing its winter stabilization function. If the site will not have earth disturbing activities ongoing during the “winter season”, all bare exposed soil must be stabilized by established
vegetation, straw or other acceptable mulch, matting, rock, or other approved material such as
rolled erosion control products. Seeding of areas with mulch cover is preferred but seeding
alone is not acceptable for proper stabilization.
13. Compliance inspections must be performed and reports filed properly in accordance with the
SWPPP for all sites under a winter shutdown.
Structural Practices
Structural erosion and sediment control practices have been classified as either temporary or
permanent, according to how they are used. Temporary structural practices are used during
construction to prevent offsite sedimentation. Permanent structural practices are used to convey
surface water runoff to a safe outlet. Permanent structural practices will remain in place and continue
to function after the completion of construction. Regardless of whether the practices are temporary or
permanent, runoff control measures should be the first items constructed when grading begins, and be
completely functional before land disturbance takes place. No permanent structural practices are
proposed for this practice. Temporary structural practices used in this project include the following:
• Silt Fence
• Truck Tracking Pads
• Inlet Protection
• Concrete Washout
Other Controls
Waste Disposal
All waste materials will be collected and stored in securely lidded metal dumpsters rented from a
local waste management company which must be a solid waste management company licensed to do
business in Tompkins County. The dumpsters will comply with all local and state solid waste
management regulations.
All trash and construction debris from the site will be deposited in the dumpsters. The dumpsters will
be emptied as necessary, and the trash will be hauled to a landfill approved by New York State. No
construction waste materials will be buried on site. All personnel will be instructed regarding the
correct procedures for waste disposal. Notices stating these practices will be posted in the job site
construction office trailer, and the job site superintendent will be responsible for seeing that these
procedures are followed.
Sanitary Waste
All sanitary waste will be collected from portable units as necessary by a licensed portable facility
provider in complete compliance with local and state regulations.
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Off-Site Vehicle Tracking
Stabilized construction exits (Tracking Pads) will be provided to help reduce vehicle tracking of
sediments. The paved streets adjacent to the site entrances will be inspected daily and cleaned with
vacuum equipment or swept as necessary to remove any excess mud, dirt, or rock tracked from the
sites. Dump trucks hauling material from the construction sites will be covered with a tarpaulin. The
job site superintendent will be responsible for seeing that these procedures are followed.
Hazardous Substances and Hazardous Waste
All hazardous waste materials will be disposed of by the Contractor in the manner specified by local,
state, and/or federal regulations and by the manufacturer of such products. Site personnel will be
instructed in these practices by the job site superintendent, who will also be responsible for seeing
that these practices are followed. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's) for each substance with
hazardous properties that is used on the job site will be obtained and used for the proper management
of potential wastes that may result from these products. An MSDS will be posted in the immediate
area where such product is stored and/or used and another copy of each MSDS will be maintained in
the SWPPP file at the job site construction trailer office. Each employee who must handle a substance
with hazardous properties will be instructed on the use of MSDS sheets and the specific information
in the applicable MSDS for the product he/she is using, particularly regarding spill control
techniques.
Any spills of hazardous materials which are in quantities in excess of Reportable Quantities as
defined by EPA regulations shall be immediately reported to the EPA National Response Center 1-
800-424-8802.
In order to minimize the potential for a spill of hazardous materials to come into contact with
stormwater, the following steps will be implemented:
• All materials with hazardous properties (such as pesticides, petroleum products, fertilizers,
detergents, construction chemicals, acids, paints, paint solvents, cleaning solvents, additives for
soil stabilization, concrete curing compounds and additives, etc.) will be stored in a secure
location, under cover, when not in use.
• The minimum practical quantity of all such materials will be kept on the job site.
• A spill control and containment kit (containing, for example, absorbent such as kitty litter or
sawdust, acid neutralizing powder, brooms, dust pans, mops, rags, gloves, goggles, plastic and
metal trash containers, etc.) will be provided at the storage site.
• All of the products in a container will be used before the container is disposed of. All such
containers will be triple-rinsed with water prior to disposal. The rinse water used in these
containers will be disposed of in a manner in compliance with state and federal regulations and
will not be allowed to mix with stormwater discharges.
• All products will be stored in and used from the original container with the original product label.
• All products will be used in strict compliance with instructions on the product label.
• The disposal of excess or used products will be in strict compliance with instructions on the
product label.
Contaminated Soils
Any contaminated soils (resulting from spills of materials with hazardous properties) which may
result from construction activities will be contained and cleaned up immediately in accordance with
the procedures given in the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan and in
accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. The job site superintendent will be
responsible for seeing that these procedures are followed.