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TB Packet 2019-10-21
Meeting of the Ithaca Town Board Monday, October 21, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance 2. Persons to be heard and board comments 3. Public hearings regarding: a. A local law adding Landscaping Service Provider and Tree-Care Service Provider provisions to Chapter 270, Zoning, of the Town or Ithaca Code i. Consider SEQR ii. Consider adoption b. Proposed local law removing engineering functions and responsibilities from Public Works Department in Chapter 59 of the Town of Ithaca Code: i. Discuss and consider approval of re-establishing the Engineering Department ii. Consider adoption of the local law iii. Approval of the creation of the Director of Engineering position and job description iv. Approval of the revised Director of Public Works/Highway Superintendent job description v. Discuss and consider appointment of Director of Engineering c. A proposed increase to the Town of Ithaca Water Rates and Sewer Rents Effective January 1, 2020 i. Consider adoption d. Town of Ithaca 2020 Preliminary Budget 4. Discuss and consider approval of wages effective January 1, 2020 for: a. Town of Ithaca b. Bolton Point(SCLIWC) 5. Discuss and consider any amendments to the Town of Ithaca 2020 Budget a. Consider adoption 6. Discuss and consider a request by Cornell Botanical Gardens for a 3-year extension of an existing variance for access to Cornell Botanical Gardens hunting program participants through the Culver Rd Preserve 7. Discuss and acknowledge receipt of inspection reports of the Ferguson (Laughing Goat) and Cummins (Indian Creek Farm) Agricultural Easements 8. Discuss and consider approval of an authorization for the Supervisor to sign an agreement between the Town of Ithaca and the Town of Dryden regarding the maintenance, management, use and control of the Apple Orchard PRV and NYS Route 366 water main. 9. Discuss and consider approval to waive the Town's portion of the marriage license fee for active duty military members 10. Discuss and consider referral of a school speed limit request on Christopher Lane to the County 11. Discuss and consider naming the park off King Rd W Saunders Park 12. Discuss and consider approval of and authorization for the Supervisor to sign easements between Parker Family LLP-Iacovelli and the Town for water and sewer service laterals to 0 Troy Road, TP 49.-1-26.4 13. Establish interview committees for the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals 14. Resolution of appreciation for John Beach, Town of Ithaca Planning Board member 15. Consider Consent Agenda Items: a. Approval of Town Board Minutes b. Town of Ithaca Abstract c. Bolton Point Abstract d. Provisional Appointment Electrical & Code Enforcement Officer e. Ratify Appointment of Distribution Operator-SCLIWC f. Ratify Appointment of Working Supervisor g. Ratify Appointment of Heavy Equipment Mechanic h. Ratify Appointment of Laborers 16. Report of Town Officials 17. Report of Town Committees/Intermunicipal Organizations 18. Review of Correspondence 19. Consider Adjournment Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 -Project and Setting Instructions for Completing Part 1 Part 1 is to be completed by the applicant or project sponsor. 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;indicate whether missing information does not exist, or is not reasonably available to the sponsor; and,when possible,generally describe work or studies which would be necessary to update or fully develop that information. Applicants/sponsors must complete all items in Sections A&B. In Sections C,D&E,most items contain an initial question that must be answered either"Yes"or"No". If the answer to the initial question is"Yes",complete the sub-questions that follow. If the answer to the initial question is"No",proceed to the next question. Section F allows the project sponsor to identify and attach any additional information. Section G requires the name and signature of the applicant or project sponsor to verify that the information contained in Part 1 is accurate and complete. A.Project and Applicant/Sponsor Information. Name of Action or Project: A local law adding landscaping service provider and tree-care service provider provisions to Town Code Chapter 270,Zoning. Project Location(describe,and attach a general location map): Locations in the Town of Ithaca zoned as Low Density Residential and Agricultural. Brief Description of Proposed Action(include purpose or need): The proposed action adds language to Town Code,Chapter 270,to allow landscaping service provider and tree-care service provider as a permitted principal use authorized by special permit in the town's Low Density Residential Zone and as a permitted principal use in the Agricultural Zone. The proposed action includes criteria that is intended to prevent any nuisance associated with the use to adjoining residences.The criteria includes a minimum lot size(10 acres),buffer requirements around the perimeter of the lot(50 ft.), maximum outdoor storage area(15%of the lot),screening requirements, prohibition of on-site sales,noise standards,and design criteria for new buildings associated with the use that would be visible from the public right-of-way. Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone:607-273-1721 Town of Ithaca E-Mail: Address: 215 N.Tioga Street City/PO:Ithaca State:NY Zip Code:14850 Project Contact(if not same as sponsor;give name and title/role): Telephone: 607-273-1747 Susan Ritter E-Mail: sritter@town.ithaca.ny.us Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Page 1 of 13 FEAF 2019 B.Government Approvals B.Government Approvals,Funding,or Sponsorship. ("Funding"includes grants,loans,tax relief,and any other forms of financial assistance.) Government Entity If Yes: Identify Agency and Approval(s) Application Date Required (Actual or projected) a. City Counsel,Town Board, ®Yes❑No Ithaca Town Board 10/21/19 anticipated public hearing or Village Board of Trustees b. City,Town or Village ❑Yes❑No Planning Board or Commission c. City, Town or ❑Yes❑No Village Zoning Board of Appeals d. Other local agencies ❑Yes❑No e.County agencies ®Yes❑NO Tompkins County GML 239 Review; no official approval f.Regional agencies ❑Yes❑No g. State agencies ❑Yes❑No h.Federal agencies ❑Yes❑No i. Coastal Resources. i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area,or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? ❑YesmNo ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? m Yes❑No iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? ❑YesmNo C.Planning and Zoning C.1.Planning and zoning actions. Will administrative or legislative adoption,or amendment of a plan,local law,ordinance,rule or regulation be the mYes❑No only approval(s)which must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed? • If Yes,complete sections C,F and G. • If No,proceed to question C.2 and complete all remaining sections and questions in Part 1 C.2.Adopted land use plans. a.Do any municipally- adopted (city,town,village or county)comprehensive land use plan(s)include the site ®Yes❑No where the proposed action would be located? If Yes,does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action ❑YesmNo would be located? b.Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district(for example: Greenway; mYes❑No Brownfield Opportunity Area(BOA);designated State or Federal heritage area;watershed management plan; or other?) If Yes,identify the plan(s): Cayuga Lake Watershed Management Plan c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan, mYes❑No or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan? If Yes,identify the plan(s): Town of Ithaca Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan(1997) Town of Ithaca Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan(2011) Page 2 of 13 C.3. Zoning a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance. m Yes[-]No If Yes,what is the zoning classification(s)including any applicable overlay district? Low Density Residential and Agricultural b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? N/A;action involves changing allowable usEO Yes❑No c.Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action? m Yes[--]No If Yes, i. What is the proposed new zoning for the site? The action will not result in new zoning;it involves changes in allowable uses in existing zones CA.Existing community services. a.In what school district is the project site located? Ithaca City School District b.What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? Tompkins County Sheriff Department,Cornell University Public Safety c.Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site? Ithaca Fire Department, Cayuga Heights Fire Depar d.What parks serve the project site? The Low Density Residential Zone includes a number of town parks,and portions of multi-use trails. D.Project Details D.1.Proposed and Potential Development a.What is the general nature of the proposed action(e.g.,residential,industrial,commercial,recreational;if mixed,include all components)? b. 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 c.Is the proposed action an expansion of an existing project or use? ❑Yes[-]No i. If Yes,what is the approximate percentage of the proposed expansion and identify the units(e.g.,acres,miles,housing units, square feet)? % Units: d.Is the proposed action a subdivision,or does it include a subdivision? ❑Yes❑No If Yes, i. Purpose or type of subdivision?(e.g.,residential,industrial,commercial;if mixed,specify types) ii. Is a cluster/conservation layout proposed? ❑Yes[]No iii. Number of lots proposed? iv. Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum Maximum e.Will the proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? ❑Yes❑No i. If No,anticipated period of construction: months ii. If Yes: • Total number of phases anticipated • Anticipated commencement date of phase 1 (including demolition) month year • Anticipated completion date of final phase month _year • Generally describe connections or relationships among phases,including any contingencies where progress of one phase may determine timing or duration of future phases: Page 3 of 13 e.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district ❑Yes❑No 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? If Yes: i. Nature of historic/archaeological resource: El Archaeological Site ❑Historic Building or District ii. Name: iii. Brief description of attributes on which listing is based: f.Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for ❑Yes❑No archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory? g.Have additional archaeological or historic site(s)or resources been identified on the project site? ❑Yes❑No If Yes: i.Describe possible resource(s): ii. Basis for identification: h.Is the project site within fives miles of any officially designated and publicly accessible federal,state,or local ❑Yes❑No scenic or aesthetic resource? If Yes: i. Identify resource: ii. Nature of,or basis for,designation(e.g.,established highway overlook,state or local park,state historic trail or scenic byway, etc.): iii. Distance between project and resource: miles. i. Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers ❑Yes❑No Program 6 NYCRR 666? If Yes: i. Identify the name of the river and its designation: ii. Is the activity consistent with development restrictions contained in 6NYCRR Part 666? ❑Yes❑No F.Additional Information Attach any additional information which may be needed to clarify your project. If you have identified any adverse impacts which could be associated with your proposal,please describe those impacts plus any measures which you propose to avoid or minimize them. G. Verification I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name Town of Ithaca,William Goodman Date Signature Title Town Supervisor Note: Per answer to C.1. (action is enactment of a local law only), pages 4-12 were not required to be completed. PRINT FORM Page 13 of 13 Full Environmental Assessment Form Project Agency Use Only[If applicable] Part 2 -Identification of Potential Project Impacts Date: Part 2 is to be completed by the lead agency. Part 2 is designed to help the lead agency inventory all potential resources that could be affected by a proposed project or action. We recognize that the lead agency's reviewer(s)will not necessarily be environmental professionals. So,the questions are designed to walk a reviewer through the assessment process by providing a series of questions that can be answered using the information found in Part 1. To further assist the lead agency in completing Part 2,the form identifies the most relevant questions in Part 1 that will provide the information needed to answer the Part 2 question. When Part 2 is completed,the lead agency will have identified the relevant environmental areas that may be impacted by the proposed activity. If the lead agency is a state agency and the action is in any Coastal Area,complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. Tips for completing Part 2: • Review all of the information provided in Part 1. • Review any application,maps,supporting materials and the Full EAF Workbook. • Answer each of the 18 questions in Part 2. • If you answer"Yes"to a numbered question,please complete all the questions that follow in that section. • If you answer"No"to a numbered question,move on to the next numbered question. • Check appropriate column to indicate the anticipated size of the impact. • Proposed projects that would exceed a numeric threshold contained in a question should result in the reviewing agency checking the box"Moderate to large impact may occur." • The reviewer is not expected to be an expert in environmental analysis. • If you are not sure or undecided about the size of an impact,it may help to review the sub-questions for the general question and consult the workbook. • When answering a question consider all components of the proposed activity,that is,the"whole action". • Consider the possibility for long-term and cumulative impacts as well as direct impacts. • Answer the question in a reasonable manner considering the scale and context of the project. 1. Impact on Land Proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of, [:]NO YES the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1.D.1) I "Yes'; answer questions a- I "No", move on to Section 2. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may involve construction on land where depth to water table is E2d ® ❑ less than 3 feet. b.The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15%or greater. E2f ® ❑ c.The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed,or E2a ® ❑ generally within 5 feet of existing ground surface. d.The proposed action may involve the excavation and removal of more than 1,000 tons D2a ® ❑ of natural material. e.The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one year Dle ® ❑ or in multiple phases. f.The proposed action may result in increased erosion,whether from physical D2e,D2q ® ❑ disturbance or vegetation removal(including from treatment by herbicides). g.The proposed action is,or may be,located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area. Bli ® ❑ h. Other impacts:The new uses allowed by the action could result in construction of new buildings ® ❑ and outside material storage that may impact the land.Where required by town's stormwater law,certain new buildings and other development activities would require an erosion and sedimentation control plan or SWPPP. The local law includes limitations on the area of the property that contains outside storage of material.The types of materials and their storage on the land surface,will not necessitate excavation and are not anticipated to create erosion or impacts to water resources. Page 1 of 10 FEAF 2019 2. Impact on Geological Features The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of, or inhibit access to, any unique or unusual land forms on the site (e.g., cliffs, dunes, ®NO ❑YES minerals, fossils, caves). (See Part 1. E.2.g) I "Yes'; answer questions a-c. ff"No", move on to Section 3. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.Identify the specific land form(s)attached: E2g ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may affect or is adjacent to a geological feature listed as a E3c ❑ ❑ registered National Natural Landmark. Specific feature: c. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 3. Impacts on Surface Water The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water ®NO ❑YES bodies (e.g., streams,rivers,ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2, E.21) I "Yes'; answer questions a- 1. I "No", move on to Section 4. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may create a new water body. D2b,Dlh ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may result in an increase or decrease of over 10%or more than a D2b ❑ ❑ 10 acre increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water. c.The proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material D2a ❑ ❑ from a wetland or water body. d.The proposed action may involve construction within or adjoining a freshwater or E2h ❑ ❑ tidal wetland,or in the bed or banks of any other water body. e.The proposed action may create turbidity in a waterbody,either from upland erosion, D2a,D2h ❑ ❑ runoff or by disturbing bottom sediments. f.The proposed action may include construction of one or more intake(s)for withdrawal D2c ❑ ❑ of water from surface water. g.The proposed action may include construction of one or more outfall(s)for discharge D2d ❑ ❑ of wastewater to surface water(s). h.The proposed action may cause soil erosion,or otherwise create a source of D2e ❑ ❑ stormwater discharge that may lead to siltation or other degradation of receiving water bodies. i.The proposed action may affect the water quality of any water bodies within or E2h ❑ ❑ downstream of the site of the proposed action. j.The proposed action may involve the application of pesticides or herbicides in or D2q,E2h ❑ ❑ around any water body. k.The proposed action may require the construction of new,or expansion of existing, Dla,D2d ❑ ❑ wastewater treatment facilities. Page 2 of 10 1. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 4. Impact on groundwater The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water,or ©NO ❑YES may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer. (See Part 1. D.2.a, D.2.c, D.2.d, D.2.p, D.2.q, D.2.t) If"Yes'; answer questions a-h. If`No'; move on to Section 5. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may require new water supply wells,or create additional demand D2c ❑ ❑ on supplies from existing water supply wells. b.Water supply demand from the proposed action may exceed safe and sustainable D2c ❑ ❑ withdrawal capacity rate of the local supply or aquifer. Cite Source: c.The proposed action may allow or result in residential uses in areas without water and Dl a,D2c ❑ ❑ sewer services. d.The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater. D2d,E21 ❑ ❑ e.The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations D2c,Elf, ❑ ❑ where groundwater is,or is suspected to be,contaminated. Elg,Elh f.The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical products D2p,E21 ❑ ❑ over ground water or an aquifer. g.The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100 E2h,D2q, ❑ ❑ feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources. E21,D2c h. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 5. Impact on Flooding The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding. ❑NO ❑YES (See Part 1. E.2) I "Yes'; answer questions a-g. I `No'; move on to Section 6. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may result in development in a designated floodway. E2i ® ❑ b.The proposed action may result in development within a 100 year floodplain. E2j ® ❑ c.The proposed action may result in development within a 500 year floodplain. E2k ® ❑ d.The proposed action may result in,or require,modification of existing drainage D2b,D2e ® ❑ patterns. e.The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding. D2b,E2i, ® ❑ E2',E2k f.If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action,is the dam in need of repair, El e ® ❑ or upgrade? Page 3 of 10 g. Other impacts: New building construction resulting from the action will require town review to determine if erosion control or stormwater management measures are necessary. 6. Impacts on Air The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. ©NO ❑YES (See Part 1. D.2.f., D.2.h, D.2.g) If"Yes'; answer questions a-f. If"No'; move on to Section 7. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.If the proposed action requires federal or state air emission permits,the action may also emit one or more greenhouse gases at or above the following levels: i. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide(CO2) D2g ❑ ❑ ii. More than 3.5 tons/year of nitrous oxide(N20) D2g ❑ ❑ iii.More than 1000 tons/year of carbon equivalent of perfluorocarbons(PFCs) D2g ❑ ❑ iv.More than.045 tons/year of sulfur hexafluoride(SF6) D2g ❑ ❑ v. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide equivalent of D2g ❑ ❑ hydrochloroflourocarbons(HFCs)emissions vi.43 tons/year or more of methane D2h ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may generate 10 tons/year or more of any one designated D2g ❑ ❑ hazardous air pollutant,or 25 tons/year or more of any combination of such hazardous air pollutants. c.The proposed action may require a state air registration,or may produce an emissions D2f,D2g ❑ ❑ rate of total contaminants that may exceed 5 lbs.per hour,or may include a heat source capable of producing more than 10 million BTU's per hour. d.The proposed action may reach 50%of any of the thresholds in"a"through"c", D2g ❑ ❑ above. e.The proposed action may result in the combustion or thermal treatment of more than 1 D2s ❑ ❑ ton of refuse per hour. f. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 7. Impact on Plants and Animals The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna. (See Part 1. E.2. m.-q.) �NO ❑YES I "Yes'; answer questions a- I "No", move on to Section 8. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may cause reduction in population or loss of individuals of any E2o ❑ ❑ threatened or endangered species,as listed by New York State or the Federal government,that use the site,or are found on,over,or near the site. b.The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E2o ❑ ❑ any rare,threatened or endangered species,as listed by New York State or the federal government. c.The proposed action may cause reduction in population,or loss of individuals,of any E2p ❑ ❑ species of special concern or conservation need,as listed by New York State or the Federal government,that use the site,or are found on,over,or near the site. d.The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E2p ❑ ❑ any species of special concern and conservation need,as listed by New York State or the Federal government. Page 4 of 10 e.The proposed action may diminish the capacity of a registered National Natural E3c ❑ ❑ Landmark to support the biological community it was established to protect. f.The proposed action may result in the removal of,or ground disturbance in,any E2n ❑ ❑ portion of a designated significant natural community. Source: g.The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding,foraging,or Elm ❑ ❑ over-wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site. h.The proposed action requires the conversion of more than 10 acres of forest, Elb ❑ ❑ grassland or any other regionally or locally important habitat. Habitat type&information source: i.Proposed action(commercial,industrial or recreational projects,only)involves use of D2q ❑ ❑ herbicides or pesticides. j.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 8. Impact on Agricultural Resources The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. and b.) [:]NO W]YES I "Yes'; answer questions a-h. ff`No'; move on to Section 9. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the E2c,E3b ® ❑ NYS Land Classification System. b.The proposed action may sever,cross or otherwise limit access to agricultural land El a,Elb ® ❑ (includes cropland,hayfields,pasture,vineyard,orchard,etc). c.The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of E3b ® ❑ active agricultural land. d.The proposed action may irreversibly convert agricultural land to non-agricultural Elb,E3a ® ❑ uses,either more than 2.5 acres if located in an Agricultural District,or more than 10 acres if not within an Agricultural District. e.The proposed action may disrupt or prevent installation of an agricultural land El a,Elb ® ❑ management system. f.The proposed action may result,directly or indirectly,in increased development C2c,C3, ® ❑ potential or pressure on farmland. 132c,D2d g.The proposed project is not consistent with the adopted municipal Farmland C2c ® ❑ Protection Plan. h. Other impacts:The action will result in the uses being allowed in the town's Ag Zone. Neither of ® ❑ the uses are anticipated to negatively impact agricultural resources or conflict in any way.The proposed uses do not necessarily require a large amount of space and could even co-exist with farming activities on the same property. Page 5 of 10 9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from, or are in ❑NO W]YES sharp contrast to, current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1. E.l.a, E.l.b, E.31.) I "Yes'; answer questions a-g. ff`No'; go to Section 10. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal,state,or local E3h ® ❑ scenic or aesthetic resource. b.The proposed action may result in the obstruction,elimination or significant E3h,C2b ® ❑ screening of one or more officially designated scenic views. c.The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points: E3h i. Seasonally(e.g.,screened by summer foliage,but visible during other seasons) ® ❑ ii.Year round ® ❑ d.The situation or activity in which viewers are engaged while viewing the proposed E3h action is: E2q, i. Routine travel by residents,including travel to and from work ii.Recreational or tourism based activities Elc 0 11 ® 11 e.The proposed action may cause a diminishment of the public enjoyment and E3h ® ❑ appreciation of the designated aesthetic resource. f. There are similar projects visible within the following distance of the proposed Dla,Ela, ® ❑ project: Dlf,Dlg 0-1/2 mile '/2-3 mile 3-5 mile 5+ mile g. Other impacts:The nrnnnced 1 ices ce ni 11d rci ilt in ni ltdnnr ae ni tnranof materials eiinment and ® 11vehicles. Criteria in the local law specifically aims to minimize potential aesthetic impacts to neighboring ro erties and the public right of way. 10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological QNO ❑YES resource. (Part 1. E.3.e, f. and g.) If"Yes'; answer questions a-e. If"No", go to Section 11. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may m r r a. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within,or substantially contiguous to,any buildings,archaeological site or district which is listed on the National or E3e ❑ ❑ State Register of Historical 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.The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within,or substantially contiguous E3f ❑ ❑ to,an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory. c.The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within,or substantially contiguous E3g ❑ ❑ to,an archaeological site not included on the NY SHPO inventory. Source: Page 6 of 10 d. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ If any of the above(a-d)are answered"Moderate to large impact may e. occur",continue with the following questions to help support conclusions in Part 3: i. The proposed action may result in the destruction or alteration of all or part E3e,E3g, ❑ ❑ of the site or property. E3f ii. The proposed action may result in the alteration of the property's setting or E3e,E3f, ❑ ❑ integrity. E3g,Ela, Elb iii. The proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements which E3e,E3f, ❑ ❑ are out of character with the site or property,or may alter its setting. E3g,E31r, C2,C3 11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a F-/�NO ❑YES reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan. (See Part 1. C.2.c, E.l.c., E.2.q.) I "Yes"; answer questions a-e. ff"No", go to Section 12. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may result in an impairment of natural functions,or"ecosystem D2e,Elb ❑ ❑ services",provided by an undeveloped area,including but not limited to stormwater E21r, storage,nutrient cycling,wildlife habitat. E2m,E2o, E2n,E2 b.The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource. C2a,Elc, ❑ ❑ C2c,E2 c.The proposed action may eliminate open space or recreational resource in an area C2a,C2c ❑ ❑ with few such resources. Elc,E2q d.The proposed action may result in loss of an area now used informally by the C2c,Elc ❑ ❑ community as an open space resource. e. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical ❑✓ NO ❑YES environmental area(CEA). (See Part 1. E.3.d) I "Yes"; answer questions a-c. ff"No", go to Section 13. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or EM ❑ ❑ characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. b.The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quality of the resource or EM ❑ ❑ characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. c. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Page 7 of 10 13. Impact on Transportation The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems. W]NO ❑YES (See Part 1. D.2 j) I "Yes'; answer questions a-,f I "No'; go to Section 14. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.Projected traffic increase may exceed capacity of existing road network. D2j ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may result in the construction of paved parking area for 500 or D2j ❑ ❑ more vehicles. c.The proposed action will degrade existing transit access. D2j ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations. D2j ❑ ❑ e.The proposed action may alter the present pattern of movement of people or goods. D2j ❑ ❑ f. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 14. Impact on Energy The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. ©NO ❑YES (See Part 1. D.21) I "Yes'; answer questions a-e. I "No", go to Section 15. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action will require a new,or an upgrade to an existing,substation. D2k ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission Dlf, ❑ ❑ or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two-family residences or to serve a Dlq,D2k commercial or industrial use. c.The proposed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrs per year of electricity. D2k ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action may involve heating and/or cooling of more than 100,000 square Dlg ❑ ❑ feet of building area when completed. E01her Impacts: 15. Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting. NO ❑✓ YES (See Part 1. D.2.m.,n., and o.) I "Yes'; answer questions a-,f I `No", go to Section 16. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may produce sound above noise levels established by local D2m ® ❑ regulation. b.The proposed action may result in blasting within 1,500 feet of any residence, D2m,Eld ® ❑ hospital,school,licensed day care center,or nursing home. c.The proposed action may result in routine odors for more than one hour per day. D2o ® ❑ Page 8 of 10 d.The proposed action may result in light shining onto adjoining properties. D2n ® ❑ e.The proposed action may result in lighting creating sky-glow brighter than existing 132n,Ela ® ❑ area conditions. f. Other impacts:The proposed uses could potentially result in noise from the use of equipment ® ❑ and vehicles. Criteria in the local law specifically aims to minimize noise impacts o neqhborinq propeffies. 16. Impact on Human Health The proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure ©NO ❑YES to new or existing sources of contaminants. (See Part 1.D.2.q., E.1. d. f.g. and h.) I "Yes'; answer questions a-m. I "No'; go to Section 17. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may cccur occur a.The proposed action is located within 1500 feet of a school,hospital,licensed day Eld ❑ ❑ care center,group home,nursing home or retirement community. b.The site of the proposed action is currently undergoing remediation. Elg,Elh ❑ ❑ c.There is a completed emergency spill remediation,or a completed environmental site Elg,Elh ❑ ❑ remediation on,or adjacent to,the site of the proposed action. d.The site of the action is subject to an institutional control limiting the use of the Elg,Elh ❑ ❑ property(e.g., easement or deed restriction). e.The proposed action may affect institutional control measures that were put in place Elg,Elh ❑ ❑ to ensure that the site remains protective of the environment and human health. f.The proposed action has adequate control measures in place to ensure that future D2t ❑ ❑ generation,treatment and/or disposal of hazardous wastes will be protective of the environment and human health. g.The proposed action involves construction or modification of a solid waste D2q,Elf ❑ ❑ management facility. h.The proposed action may result in the unearthing of solid or hazardous waste. D2q,Elf ❑ ❑ i.The proposed action may result in an increase in the rate of disposal,or processing,of 132r,D2s ❑ ❑ solid waste. j.The proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2000 feet of Elf,Elg ❑ ❑ a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste. Elh k.The proposed action may result in the migration of explosive gases from a landfill Elf,Elg ❑ ❑ site to adjacent off site structures. 1.The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the 132s,Elf, ❑ ❑ project site. D2r in. Other impacts: Page 9 of 10 17. Consistency with Community Plans The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans. W]NO YES (See Part 1. C.1, C.2. and C.3.) If"Yes'; answer questions a-h. If`No'; go to Section 18. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action's land use components may be different from,or in sharp C2,C3,Dla ❑ ❑ contrast to,current surrounding land use pattern(s). Ela,Elb b.The proposed action will cause the permanent population of the city,town or village C2 ❑ ❑ in which the project is located to grow by more than 5%. c.The proposed action is inconsistent with local land use plans or zoning regulations. C2,C2,C3 ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action is inconsistent with any County plans,or other regional land use C2,C2 ❑ ❑ plans. e.The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not C3,Dlc, ❑ ❑ supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure. Dld,Dlf, Dld,Elb f.The proposed action is located in an area characterized by low density development C4,D2c,D2d ❑ ❑ that will require new or expanded public infrastructure. D2j g.The proposed action may induce secondary development impacts(e.g.,residential or C2a ❑ ❑ commercial development not included in the proposed action) h. Other: ❑ ❑ 18. Consistency with Community Character The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character. E]NO AYES (See Part 1. C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3) I "Yes'; answer questions a-g. ff"No", proceed to Part 3. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may replace or eliminate existing facilities,structures,or areas E3e,E3f,E3g ® ❑ of historic importance to the community. b.The proposed action may create a demand for additional community services(e.g. C4 ® ❑ schools,police and fire) c.The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where C2,C3,Dlf ® ❑ there is a shortage of such housing. Dlg,Ela d.The proposed action may interfere with the use or enjoyment of officially recognized C2,E3 ® ❑ or designated public resources. e.The proposed action is inconsistent with the predominant architectural scale and C2,C3 ® ❑ character. f.Proposed action is inconsistent with the character of the existing natural landscape. C2,C3 ® ❑ Ela,Elb The proposed uses will be allowed in the Low Density Residential Zone, but only E2g,E2h g. Other impacts:with special permit.The Planning Board will be able to determine on a case by ® ❑ case basis if the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area.A minimum lot size of 10 acres is required to ensure adequate screening/buffering. Additionally,site-specific SEAR reviews may be required where applicable for the establishment or modification of the service provider's facilities. Page 10 of 10 PRINT FULL FORM Agency Use Only [IfApplicable] Project Date: Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 -Evaluation of the Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts and Determination of Significance Part 3 provides the reasons in support of the determination of significance. The lead agency must complete Part 3 for every question in Part 2 where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not,or may,result in a significant adverse environmental impact. Based on the analysis in Part 3,the lead agency must decide whether to require an environmental impact statement to further assess the proposed action or whether available information is sufficient for the lead agency to conclude that the proposed action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. By completing the certification on the next page,the lead agency can complete its determination of significance. Reasons Supporting This Determination: To complete this section: • Identify the impact based on the Part 2 responses and describe its magnitude. Magnitude considers factors such as severity, size or extent of an impact. • Assess the importance of the impact. Importance relates to the geographic scope,duration,probability of the impact occurring,number of people affected by the impact and any additional environmental consequences if the impact were to occur. • The assessment should take into consideration any design element or project changes. • Repeat this process for each Part 2 question where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not,or may,result in a significant adverse environmental impact. • Provide the reason(s)why the impact may,or will not,result in a significant adverse environmental impact • For Conditional Negative Declarations identify the specific condition(s)imposed that will modify the proposed action so that no significant adverse environmental impacts will result. • Attach additional sheets,as needed. SEE ATTACHMENT Determination of Significance - Type 1 and Unlisted Actions SEQR Status: © Type l ❑Unlisted Identify portions of EAF completed for this Project: 0 Part I 0 Part 2 0 Part 3 FEAF 2019 Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF,as noted,plus this additional support information and considering both the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact,it is the conclusion of the as lead agency that: ❑✓ A. This project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment,and,therefore,an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly,this negative declaration is issued. ❑ B. Although this project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment,that impact will be avoided or substantially mitigated because of the following conditions which will be required by the lead agency: There will,therefore,be no significant adverse impacts from the project as conditioned,and,therefore,this conditioned negative declaration is issued. A conditioned negative declaration may be used only for UNLISTED actions(see 6 NYCRR 617.7(d)). ❑ C. This Project may result in one or more significant adverse impacts on the environment,and an environmental impact statement must be prepared to further assess the impact(s)and possible mitigation and to explore alternatives to avoid or reduce those impacts. Accordingly,this positive declaration is issued. Name of Action: A local law adding landscaping service provider and tree-care service provider provisions to Town Code Chapter 270,Zoning. Name of Lead Agency: Town of Ithaca Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: William Goodman Title of Responsible Officer: Town Supervisor Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Date: Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) Date: For Further Information: Contact Person: Susan Ritter Address: 215 N.Tioga Street Telephone Number: 607-882-2683 E-mail: sritter@town.ithaca.ny.us For Type 1 Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations,a copy of this Notice is sent to: Chief Executive Officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located(e.g.,Town/City/Village of) Other involved agencies(if any) Applicant(if any) Environmental Notice Bulletin: http://www.dec.M.gov/enb/enb.htrnl PRINT FULL FORM Page 2 of 2 Part 3— Full Environmental Assessment Form —Attachment Evaluation of Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts A local law adding landscaping service provider and tree-care service provider provisions to Town Code Chapter 270, Zoning. The proposed action is adoption by the Ithaca Town Board of "A Local Law Adding Landscaping Service Provider and Tree-care Service Provider Provisions to Chapter 270, Zoning, of the Town of Ithaca Code." The purpose of the action is to allow establishments for providers of landscaping services and tree-care services to be located in the Low Density Residential Zone (LDR) and Agricultural Zone (AG). Currently these establishments are not allowed anywhere in the Town of Ithaca, yet many town residents, businesses, and institutions benefit from their services. The services themselves are conducted elsewhere, off-premise, with the on-site establishments serving as a location to house/store service-related equipment, vehicles, and materials and for employees to convene and park their personal vehicles. Materials processing (such as wood chipping) may also occur at the service provider's establishment. The proposed local law would add these uses to the LDR and AG zones only. These zones tend to be rural, but both zones contain residential properties, and especially in the LDR zone, clusters of neighborhood residential areas exist. To address this, and to minimize any potential nuisances or impacts to adjacent residential properties, the local law contains several provisions. The provisions include the following requirements and criteria applicable to the service provider: • special permit from the Planning Board is required for service providers that want to locate in an LDR zone; no special permit is required in the Agricultural Zone because the activities and impacts of landscaping/tree-care service providers' establishments are similar to those of other permitted uses in the Agricultural Zone; • a minimum lot size of 10 acres is required; • a non-occupied buffer of at least 50 feet around the perimeter of the service provider's lot that cannot be used for the permitted use; • outdoor storage of materials cannot occupy more than 15% of the entire lot; • all outdoor storage must be screened or situated such that it is not visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent residential properties; • the on-site sale of products is not allowed; • vehicles and equipment used in the conduct of the business must be stored in buildings or concealed from the adjacent properties and the public right-of-way when not being actively used; • employee parking must be screened or situated such that they are not visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent residential properties; • noise standards are included that contain limits that must not exceeded from the boundary of the lot (65 dBa from 7am-7pm and 55 dBa from 7pm-7am); Part 3—Full Environmental Assessment Form-Attachment Evaluation of Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts • all new buildings associated with the use must be screened or otherwise not visible from the public right of way, unless otherwise allowed by the Planning Board. A list of aesthetic criteria for the Planning Board to consider is provided. In addition, where the establishment or modification of a service provider's facilities triggers the need for a special permit, site plan or variance, the Planning Board and/or Zoning Board of Appeals will perform a site-specific SEAR review on the requested action unless it falls under the Type II class of actions that are not subject to review under SEAR. Given the above requirements and criteria, and the fact that SEAR review will be required on a site-specific basis where applicable for the establishment or modification of a service provider's facilities, adoption of the local law is not anticipated to result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday, October 21, 2019 TB Resolution 2019- : Adoption of Local Law No. of 2019 Adding Landscaping Service Provider and Tree-Care Service Provider Provisions to Chapter 270, Zoning, of the Town of Ithaca Code Whereas, the Ithaca Town Code does not currently permit landscaping service provider or tree- care provider as a use in any zone within the town, and Whereas, the Town Planning Committee, at meetings on July 18, 2019 and August 15, 2019, discussed and reviewed draft language, including criteria to prevent nuisance to adjoining residences, to allow landscaping service provider and tree-care service provider as a permitted use in the Agricultural Zone and as a principal use authorized by special permit in the Low Density Residential, and Whereas, at its meeting on September 23, 2019, the Town Board reviewed and discussed the proposed law and adopted a resolution for a public hearing to be held by said Town Board on October 21, 2019 at 5:30 p.m, to hear all interested parties on the proposed local law entitled "A Local Law Adding Landscaping Service Provider and Tree-Care Service Provider Provisions to Chapter 270, Zoning, of the Town of Ithaca", and Whereas, notice of said public hearing was duly advertised in the Ithaca Journal, and Whereas, said public hearing was duly held on said date and time at the Town Hall of the Town of Ithaca and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said proposed local law, or any part thereof, and Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, adoption of said local law is a Type I Action for which the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, acting as lead agency in an environmental review with respect to adoption of this local law, has, on October 21, 2019, made a negative determination of environmental significance, after having reviewed and accepted as adequate the Long Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2 and 3, and Whereas, the Town Board finds that the new uses proposed for the LDR and AG Zones further the health and welfare of the community and are in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, Now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby adopts Local Law No. 5 of 2018 entitled "A Local Law Adding Landscaping Service Provider and Tree-Care Service Provider Provisions to Chapter 270, Zoning, of the Town of Ithaca"; and it is further Resolved, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said local law with the Secretary of State as required by law. 1 TOWN OF ITHACA LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 2019 A LOCAL LAW ADDING LANDSCAPING SERVICE PROVIDER AND TREE-CARE SERVICE PROVIDER PROVISIONS TO CHAPTER 270, ZONING, OF THE TOWN OF ITHACA CODE Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca as follows: Section 1. Chapter 270 (Zoning), Article III (Terminology) of the Town of Ithaca Code, Section 270-5, titled "Definitions," is amended by adding the following definitions: LANDSCAPING SERVICE PROVIDER -- An establishment that provides off-site lawn, garden, and landscape services , including lawn installation and mowing, planting and vegetation maintenance, and stone and hardscape installations that require the use of machinery, equipment, trucks and other appurtenances that are stored on the provider's premises, including outdoor landscaping supplies such as rock, stone, and mulch. TREE-CARE SERVICE PROVIDER -- An establishment that provides off-site tree care services, including tree pruning and tree removal, consultations and integrated pest management. The service involves the use of machinery, equipment, trucks and other appurtenances that are stored on the provider's premises, including storage of wood products removed from off-site operations. Section 2. Chapter 270 (Zoning), Article VI (Agricultural Zones) of the Town of Ithaca Code, Section 270-26, titled "Permitted principal use," is amended by adding a subsection O reading as follows: "O. Landscaping service provider and tree-care service provider, provided that adequate provision is made to prevent nuisance to adjoining residences and provided: (1) The minimum lot size is 10 acres; (2) There is a non-occupied buffer of at least 50 feet around the perimeter of the lot that cannot be used for the permitted use; (3) Outdoor material storage does not occupy more than 15% of the entire lot; (4) All outdoor storage must be screened or situated in such a way that it is not visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent residential properties; (5) No on-site sale of products is allowed; 1 (6) Vehicles and equipment used in the conduct of the business must be stored in enclosed buildings or be screened or situated such that when not actively being used they are not visible from the public right-of-way and adjacent residential properties; (7) Employee parking must be screened or situated in such a manner that is it not visible from the public right-of-way and adjacent residential properties; (8) Noise standards: (a) The exterior noise level must not exceed the following limits beyond the boundary of the lot: 65 dBa from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 55 dBa from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (b) The temporary use of equipment to maintain an on-site residence, including but not limited to power mowers, is exempt from the noise standards in this subsection 0(8); (9) All new buildings associated with the use shall be fully screened or situated such that they are not visible from any public right-of-way unless otherwise allowed by the Planning Board. Criteria for the Planning Board to consider in determining the need for visibility controls include whether the building has the following desirable characteristics: (a) the general size, shape, and scale will be architecturally compatible with other buildings visible along the right-of-way corridor; (b) the building will have a sloped roof, not less than 4 in 12; (c) the building facade facing any public right-of-way will have windows or entranceways rather than an uninterrupted blank wall; (d) the front yard area immediately adjacent to the building will be landscaped with lawn, shrubs or flowers; (e) the exterior cladding on the building facade facing any public right-of-way will be primarily composed of brick, siding (wood, fiber cement, polymer, vinyl, steel), stone, or stucco." Section 3. Chapter 270 (Zoning), Article VIII (Low Density Residential Zones) of the Town of Ithaca Code, Section 270-55, titled "Principal uses authorized by special permit only," is amended by adding a subsection J reading as follows: "J. Landscaping service provider and tree-care service provider, provided that adequate provision is made to prevent nuisance to adjoining residences and provided: 2 (1) The minimum lot size is 10 acres; (2) There is a non-occupied buffer of at least 50 feet around the perimeter of the lot that cannot be used for the permitted use; (3) Outdoor material storage does not occupy more than 15% of the entire lot; (4) All outdoor storage must be screened or situated in such a way that it is not visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent residential properties; (5) No on-site sale of products is allowed; (6) Vehicles and equipment used in the conduct of the business must be stored in enclosed buildings or be screened or situated such that when not actively being used they are not visible from the public right-of-way and adjacent residential properties; (7) Employee parking must be screened or situated in such a manner that is it not visible from the public right-of-way and adjacent residential properties; (8) Noise standards: (a) The exterior noise level must not exceed the following limits beyond the boundary of the lot: 65 dBa from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 55 dBa from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (b) The temporary use of equipment to maintain an on-site residence, including but not limited to power mowers, is exempt from the noise standards in this subsection J(8); (9) All new buildings associated with the use shall be fully screened or situated such that they are not visible from any public right-of-way unless otherwise allowed by the Planning Board. Criteria for the Planning Board to consider in determining the need for visibility controls include whether the building has the following desirable characteristics: (a) the general size, shape, and scale will be architecturally compatible with other buildings visible along the right-of-way corridor; (b) the building will have a sloped roof, not less than 4 in 12; (c) the building facade facing any public right-of-way will have windows or entranceways rather than an uninterrupted blank wall; 3 (d) the front yard area immediately adjacent to the building will be landscaped with lawn, shrubs or flowers; (e) the exterior cladding on the building facade facing any public right-of-way will be primarily composed of brick, siding (wood, fiber cement, polymer, vinyl, steel), stone, or stucco. (10) Notwithstanding the provision in §270-226 prohibiting more than one principal building on a lot, one dwelling and one principal building for a landscaping service provider or a tree-care service provider may occupy the same lot." Section 4. In the event that any portion of this law is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining portions shall not be affected by such declaration of invalidity. Section 5. This local law shall take effect immediately upon its filing with the New York Secretary of State. 4 MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday, October 21, 2019 TB Resolution 2019-xx: SEQR: A Local Law Adding Landscaping Service Provider and Tree-Care Service Provider Provisions to Chapter 270, Zoning, of the Town of Ithaca Code Whereas, this action is the adoption of a local law adding provisions to the Town of Ithaca Code, Chapter 270 entitled "Zoning", to add landscaping service provider and tree-care service provider provisions; and Whereas, this is a Type I Action for which the Town of Ithaca Town Board is acting as Lead Agency in an environmental review with respect to the enactment of this local law; and Whereas, the Town Board, at its meeting held on October 21, 2019 has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF), Parts 1, 2 and 3, for this action, prepared by the Town Planning staff; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Town of Ithaca Town 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, and Chapter 148 Environmental Quality Review of the Town of Ithaca Code 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, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required. Moved: Vote Ayes: Item 03b Combined resolutions on one document regarding the re-establishment of the Engineering Department MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday, October 21, 2019 TB Resolution 2019 - : Approval to Re-establish Engineering Department Whereas, the Town of Ithaca in 2009 incorporated the Engineering Department under the Public Works Department and under the direction of Director of Public Works/Highway Superintendent; and Whereas, the Personnel and Organization Committee has reviewed the concerns raised about engineering's lack of direct coordination and communication with the Town Board and has met with staff to discuss opportunities to make improvements; and Whereas, the Personnel Committee passed a resolution recommending that the Town Board re- establish the Engineering Department by removing it from under the Public Works Department; now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby re-establish the Engineering Department as a standalone department effective December 22, 2019, with the office location of the department remaining at the Public Works Facility; and be it further Resolved, the Town Board approves transferring all civil engineering and engineering technician positions and employees of the Public Works Department to the Engineering Department under the direction of the Director of Engineering. TB Resolution 2019 - : Adoption of Local Law of 2019 removinp-the enp-ineerinp_ functions and responsibilities from Public Works Department in Chapter 59 of the Town of Ithaca Code Whereas the Town Board held a duly advertised public hearing regarding the proposed local law and various committees and the board have discussed the separation of the Engineering functions and responsibilities from Public Works and reestablishing the Engineering Department, now therefore be it Resolved that the Town Board adopts LL of 2019 removing the engineering functions and responsibilities from Public Works Department in Chapter 59 of the Town of Ithaca Code, and further Resolved that this local law shall take effect December 21, 2019. Item 03b TB Resolution 2019 - : Creation of Director of Enpaineerinp-Position under Civil Service Whereas, the Town of Ithaca established compliance under the New York State Civil Service Agency to qualify employment positions in the Town of Ithaca in accordance with Section 22 of Civil Service Laws, Rules and Regulations; and Whereas, by regulation of Civil Service Law the Town must create a position and approve the job description before making an appointment; now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby establish the following position in accordance with the applicable New York State and Tompkins County Civil Service rules: 1. The following position is established and is a position in the competitive class pursuant to Section 44 of the Civil Service Law: 1-(One) - Director of Engineering And be it further Resolved, the Town Board does hereby approve the job descriptions for the said position as created and monitored by Tompkins County Civil Service; and be it further Resolved, the position will be placed in class I of the Office Job Classification System. TB Resolution 2019 - : Approval of Revised Director of Public Works/Highway Superintendent Job Description Whereas, the Personnel and Organization Committee reviewed the revisions made and recommend approving the revised job descriptions for Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent due to the re-establishment of the Engineering Department, effective December 22, 2019; now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the revised job description for Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent. TB Resolution 2019 - : Provisional Appointment of Director of Enp-ineerin Whereas, effective January 1, 2020, the Engineering Department will be re-established as a standalone department, but still located at the Public Works Facility; and Whereas, Daniel Thaete was appointed Senior Civil Engineer and Town Engineer, and has been managing the Engineering Division since June 2016; and Item 03b Whereas, the interview committee comprised of Town Councilpersons Rod Howe, Pat Leary and Pamela Bleiwas interviewed and then determined that Daniel Thaete possess the necessary knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of the Director of Engineering and make the recommendation of appointment; now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby appoint Daniel Thaete as Director of Engineering, effective December 22, 2019; and be it further Resolved, that this will be a full-time salaried position based on 40 hours per week, at an annual salary of$96,033, in Job Classification "S", with full time benefits from account A1440.100; and be it further Resolved, there will be no change to Mr. Thaete's current salary and benefits during the training time period between the date of this resolution and the December 22, 2019, appointment date; and be it further Resolved, the said appointment is a provisional appointment pending the results from the next civil service exam for the position; and be it further Resolved, Mr. Thaete will be required to complete a twenty-six (26) week probationary period associated with this title, with no further action by the Town Board if there is successful completion of the probationary period as determined by the Town Supervisor. Item 03c MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday, October 21, 2019 TB Resolution 2019- : Increasing Sewer Rents in the Town of Ithaca Sewer Improvement Area Effective January 1, 2020 Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca wishes to revise the sewer rent schedules for the Town of Ithaca Sewer Improvement Area; and Whereas, a public hearing, duly advertised and posted as required by law, was held at 215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York on the 21st day of October 2019, and the public was permitted an opportunity to be heard on the proposed increase; and Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption of the proposed resolution is a Type II action because it constitutes "routine or continuing agency administration and management, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment," and thus this action is not subject to review under SEQRA; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby establishes and imposes the following: (1) Effective January 1, 2020 there is hereby imposed a sewer rent payable by all users connected to the Town-wide sewer system at a rate of$5.16 per 1,000 gallons of water consumed. In addition, and notwithstanding the foregoing rate structure, there shall be a minimum base charge for regular quarterly bills sent on or after January 1, 2019 in the amount of$25.80, which minimum charge is based on 5,000 gallons of usage, regardless of whether that amount is actually used. Multiple housing and mobile home parks of over two dwelling units, using a master water meter, will be computed as follows: The quarterly master water meter reading will be divided by the number of dwelling units and the sewer rent charge will be figured on this number as if the unit was individually metered. The sewer rent will then be multiplied by the number of units on the master water meter and this will be the billing rendered and the amount payable. If the calculation of the water consumed per dwelling unit is less than the amount that would be permitted before exceeding the minimum sewer rent set forth above, then the billing will be calculated by multiplying the number of units served by the master water meter times the minimum sewer rent set forth above. The charges set forth above shall be effective with respect to bills rendered on or after the effective dates set forth above, even if the measurement is for consumption prior to the above effective dates (i.e., any bill rendered on or after January 1, 2020, shall be calculated at the 2020 rate even if the sewer use occurred prior to January 1, 2020). 3 Item OR In the event a property is connected to public sewer, but is not connected to a water meter, the sewer rent shall be based upon estimated water consumption as reasonably determined by the Director of Public Works based upon recognized methods of estimating typical consumption for the type of facility involved (e.g., gallons per day per bedroom). Moved: Seconded: Vote: Aye - 3 Item 03cc MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday, October 21, 2019 TB Resolution 2019- Increasing Water Rates Chargeable to Consumers of Water in the Town of Ithaca Effective January 1, 2020 Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca wishes to revise water rate schedules for the Town of Ithaca Water Improvement Area; and Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by the Town Board that adoption of the proposed resolution is a Type II action because it constitutes "routine or continuing agency administration and management, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities that may affect the environment," and thus this action is not subject to review under SEQRA; Now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca hereby establishes a water rate of$7.97 per 1,000 gallons of water consumed with the following water rate schedule: WATER RATE SCHEDULE Effective January 1,2020 The rate charged for water consumption shall be $7.97 per 1,000 gallons of water consumed. The foregoing rate will be the rate charged for all regular quarterly bills sent on or after January 1, 2020. Actual or base consumption may occur prior to January 1, 2020. Notwithstanding the foregoing rates, the following minimum base charges shall be applicable to the meter size indicated below for regular quarterly bills issued on or after January 1,2020. The table below also shows the amount of water consumption that is permitted before the minimum base charge would be exceeded: METER SIZE BASE MINIMUM (INCHES) CONSUMPTION CHARGE (in Gallons) 3/4 5,000 $ 39.85 1 15,000 $ 119.55 1-1/2 22,500 $ 179.33 2 45,000 $ 358.65 3 70,000 $ 557.90 4 100,000 $ 797.00 6 175,000 $ 1,394.75 1 Item 03cc Multiple Housing and mobile home parks of over 2 dwelling units, using a master meter, will be computed as follows: The quarterly master meter reading will be divided by the number of dwelling units and the water charge will be figured on this number as if the unit was individually metered. The water charge will then be multiplied by the number of units on the master meter and this will be the billing rendered. If the calculation of the water consumed per dwelling unit is less than the allowable consumption for a three-quarter inch meter, then the billing will be calculated by multiplying the number of units on the master meter times the minimum charge for a three-quarter inch meter. The water application fee for each new application for water service shall be the charges for new water connections charged by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission including application fees, meter charges, service tap fees, inspection fees, accessory materials, installation costs, and any other fee or cost charged by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for connecting new water services. An annual charge for each fire protection main serving a fire suppression system will be billed along with the first quarterly water bill of the calendar year. The annual charge for this service shall be $20.00 per diameter inch of the pipe supplying the fire suppression system or such other amount as is charged by the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for such systems. The pipe supplying the fire suppression system is the pipe needed to supply the fire suppression system, installed downstream of the system control valve. In addition to any other charges due to the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission or the Town, there shall also be a charge of $151.00 for disconnecting and reconnecting water service where water service has been disconnected pursuant to Town Code § 261-4 for failure to pay water rates or other charges. Moved: Seconded: Vote: Aye — 2 Item 04a MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday, October 21, 2019 TB Resolution 2019 - : Approval of 2020 Employee Wages Whereas, the governing Town Board of the Town of Ithaca has reviewed the proposed wages for the Town of Ithaca non-collective bargaining employees for the year 2020, utilizing the 3%wage scales approved by the Town Board August 12, 2019; and Whereas, the Town Board has reviewed the wages established by the collective bargaining agreement with the Public Works unit represented by Teamsters Local 317; now, therefore, be it Resolved, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca does hereby approve the said wages for the non-collective bargaining employees and collective bargaining employees for 2020, as filed in the Human Resources Office. Moved: Seconded: Vote: Ayes: Town of Ithaca 2020 Budget 3.0%budget 26 pays i N:iAlli"'"'N" '1011 Ci f°I!019 103,,,00,,dd, „„a t tE with PW&Codes 75 hours x 26 *80 hours x department 01/01/20 pays => 1950 116 pays => 2080 changes-current Town of Ithaca 2020 Budget 10/13/2019 TB:2019- NON-CLASSED EMPLOYEES DRAFT Approved%: 103.0%W/certain position changes EMPLOYEE 2019 Budget 2020 Budget %increase Town Justices (Paid bi weekly) Salk,James $ 24,450.001 $ 25,184.00 3.00% Klein,David $ 24,450.00” $ 25 184.00`: 3.00% 1combined 2019 combined 2020 Town Super $ 57,396.00 $ 58,019.50 Deputy TS $ 14,725.00 $ 40,032.50 Total $ 72,121.00 $ 98,052.00 Town Board Per member for year $ 14,725.00 $ 15,167.00 3.00% 35.95% Elected Officials (6 members Paid 4x year) $ 88,350.00 $ 91,002.00 $ 82,885.00 new amount for TS Town Supervisor/Fiscal Officer(bgt=40%of full amount) $ 23,100.00 $ 33,154.00 43.52% $ 58,019.50 70%for TS Administrator function for Town(bgt=60%of full amount) $ 34,296.00': $ 24,865.50 -27.50% $ 24,865.50 30%for DTS Deputy Town Supervisor (30%of total or 50%of Admin function $ - $ 24,865.50' 100.00% Total Town Super&Deputy $ 57,396.00 $ 82,885.00 44.41% Receiver of Taxes to get cola each yr $ 5,738.20: $ 5,91035 3.00% per meeting rates change on even yrs Planning Board Members Per Meeting: $ 88.00 $ 90.00 2.27% Per meeting x 24 meetingsx 6 members+1 alt $ 14,784.00 $ 15,120.00 Per Meeting: $ 94.00 $ 96.00 2.13% Planning Chairman (24meetings) $ 2,256.00 $ 2,304.00 Zoning Board Members Per Meeting: $ 88.00 $ 90.00 2.27% Per meeting x 12 meetings x 5 members&2 Alt. $ 7,392.00 $ 7,560.00 Total Non-Classified: $ 224,816.20 $ 255,149.35 13.49% Actual 2019 Budget per 2020 Budget/by person not account person Difference %CHANGE Personnel w/long. $ 224,816.20 $ 255,149.35 $ 30,333.15 13.49% includes longevity $ 3,792,553.25 $ 4,043,727.23 $ 251,173.98 6.62% TOTAL $ 4,017,369.45 $ 4,298,876.58 $ 281,507.13 7.01% $ (20,473.58) people vs.budget Adopted Budget Salary Budgets for for.100&.101&.103&.110 %bdgt increase $Increase 2020 $ 4,278,403.00 5.98% $ 241,510.05 GIS,DFO,Apprentice,Town Super,Sustainability 2019 $ 4,036,892.95 1.40% $ 55,647.95 code AN f/t+PWAA1f/t 2018 $ 3,981,245.00 11.10% $ 403,472.95 +civ eng+work super+labor+inters-2retirement replac 2017 $ 3,633,420.00 9.05% $ 301,414.50 +maintsuper+deputytc,+2ECEO+differentials 2016 $ 3,332,005.50 0.46% $ 15,350.50 PWF and Codes changes 10/16/2019 20203.0%draft2020 bdgt-3.0%w ins at 5%eng changes rrepa by—yua- Town of Ithaca 2020 Budget 3.0%budget 2e pays 11 111-11 'r uu"E,," 103 with PW&cedes III 'va. 75 hogs. 25 -8o hogs;: dep.I-I olrolao pays-1 1950 25 pays- 2080 aL.Hges- ,kHt 2014 hourly 2014 dmss fpr 242P hourly 2024 C,ssfnr 2cGial Gross wage Acwalhrlyriss Gross$ Ef FILIYEE TITLE date of H're, ors 5uo. wage "y66wuly pays wage 26blrekly pays $change %change' Nov-2o pay Il Cho Office System Classification 2080 2080 1 Ritter Susan* Director of Planning 01/12/98 2198 $ 4604 $ 9576320 $ 4]42 $ 98,633.60 $ 2,8]040 300% $ 900.00 $ 3]9360 M oso ley,Marty* Dirof Code Enforcement 1/1/20 03/06/17 2.82 $ 4604 $ 957 6320 9%//� a 96,033.60 $ 2]040 028% Hire rate Weber James* DirPW/Highway Super(23,3vk.;) 10/14/09 1022 $ 4604 $ 95]63 20 $ 4742 $ 49316.80 $ 895].60 300% $ 145.83 retire 5/30/20 DirPW/Highway Super(2-) "' 55,404.00 $ - Hre rate Thaete,Dan* Director of ELgLeer Lg 08/29/11 83511A,fj$ 96,033.60 $ 96,033.60 $ Hire rate H Drake,Judith* Human Resources Manager 12/04/96 23.09 $ 46]0 $ 84,656.00 $ 4i 92 $ 8],193.60 $ 253].60 300% $ 1,000.00 $ 335300 So, Mike' Ei Lance Officer(14 at 40 hrs salary) 12/28/10 9.02 $ 46]0 $ 84,656.00 $ 4i 92 $ 8],193.60 $ 253].60 300% $ 200.00 Rosa,Paulette* Town Clerk 08/14/06 1339 $ 40]0 $ 84,656.00 $ 4192 $ 8],193.60 $ 253].60 3 00% $ 500.00 G �A/,,�,�,. rant Sr Civil Eng w/PE 08/29/11 835 if/a/���ib'x $ ]9,85120 $ - $ (]9,85120) $ - F Carrier-Titti,Lisa rds8pedallsf@40wks 09/14/98 2131 $ 35.19 $ 68,62050 $ 3625 $ 543]5.00 $ 54,00450 301% $ 6]5.00 retie920 itpostm vane @zowks /QA' $ sazso00 Tasman,Dan Senior Plan ner 01/03/11 9.00 $ 35.19 $ 68,62050 $ 3625 $ ]0,68]50 $ 2,06].00 301% _ Smith,Mi chael Senior Pl anner 06/0]/99 2058 $ 35.19 $ 68,62050 $ 3625 $ ]0,68]50 $ 2,06].00 301% $ 850.00 vacant* GIS/Analyst@40 ��/� Q: ]28000' $ 72,800.00 aoarn DepHy Finance offcerpato ft /�%� � $ ns4a ao �` �$. 64 225 00! $ 511]620 promo avail Sr.Code Entrant Off.a 40 $ 3394 $ - $ 35.00 $ promo avail Sr.Civil Engineer w/o P.E.@40 1$ 3394 $ 3500 $ 4 308 00 1 E Camal,Christine Planner 01/29/01 2051 $ 3194 $ 62283.00 $ 3290 $ 64,155.00 $ 1,8]2.00 301% $ 850.00 Goldsmith,Nick Sustai Lability Planner ]/16/2012 ]4] $ 2].11 $ 56388.80 ////1/$ 66,8]2.00 $ 10.48320 1859% 9%///////�////G� Kelly,Martin* Electrical/Co de Entrant Off.a 40 04/30/12 ].68 $ 3194 $ 66,43520 $ 3290 $ 68,432.00 $ 1996.80 3.01% M agnuson,Dana* Elect/cal/Code Entrcm[Off.a40 01/28/16 393 ] VI 4Z$ 6643520 $ 3290 $ 68,432.00 $ 1996.80 3.01% Stoner,Mark* Electrcal/Code Emcmt Off @40 02/2]/1] 284 /r $ 6591520',$ 2, $ 68,432.00 $ 2516.80 3.82 Hull Jess ca Electrcal/Code Em cmt Off.@40 10/15/19 0 21 e��/� $ 63 824 80 /$ 66,8]2.00 $ 3,04]20 4 77%/' / 0 Shea,Dal Civil Eng neer pmmo e/2r5 01/12/15 4 97 A;SIj$ 66,43520 $ 3290 $ 68,432.00 $ 1996.80 3.011 McNeal Justn* Civil En new 2018 02/20/18 186 y9�� �Vi$ 64,8]520 ,' $ 6]912.00 $ 3,036.80 4.68% FROA WIN D Kofoid,Lori Administrative Assistant IV-Codes 08/06/12 ]41 $ 28 76 $ 56982.00 $ 29.62 $ 57]59.00 $ 1,6]].00 299% _ Kelley,Deborah Bookkeeperto the Supervisor 03/18/96 23.81 $ 28 7 6 $ 56,082.00 $ 29.62 $ 5]]59.00 $ 1,6]].00 299% $ 1,000.00 Vacant-not using II I r.d l:lmp�..tlr'I",snin Glmrla $ 28 76 $ 56982.00 $ - $ - $ (56,082.00) -100.00% Grant,Penny Court Clerk(sa/dry a Jl.S hrs) 02/24/14 5.85 $ 28 76 $ 56,082.00 $ 29.62 $ 5]]59.00 $ 1,6]].00 299% $ 2�L1J0 Sanzi,Shannon Court Clerk(sa/aryaJl.S hrs) 02/24/14 5.85 $ 28]6 $ 56982.00 $ 29.62 $ 5]]59.00 $ 1,6]].00 299% $ 2�L1J0 Pastore Laura* Adm nistratve Pssstant lV_PW 04/25/11 8.69 $ 28 76 $ 59,820.80 $ 29.62 $ 61,609.60 $ 1]88.80 299% c VT(TI Administrative Assistant III $ 24125.00 $ 24125.00 3.141 B Polce,Sandra Senior Typist-Planning 04/12/99 20]4 $ 25.1] $ 49,08150 $ 2593 $ 2]22650 $ (21,855.00) 3.02% 900 retire U20 Cubero Jasmin Deputy Town Clerk 05/31/16 359 „//// ,f!$ 49,08150 $ 2593 $ 5016350 $ 1,482.00 3.02% A Shurtleff,Lor Admnstra[ve Ass[I PWF. 5/31/2016 359011111111139a� $ 435/6.00 $ 2/15y/8 $ 44,88640 $ 131040 301% Torres,Chns Admnistratve Asst l CODES 4/16/2018 171 ��/ $ 39390.00 $ 4119350 $ 2 203 50 559% ! ,/ mew s stem Classification VI TeLKate,Rchard' DeputyHghway Super Efft3/18 07/06/93 2651 �'����/ $ ]429]60',,$' vf�j$ ]],064.00 $ 2 7664 3]2% $ 1,150.00 par'1;Jo6 viii Slater Jose ph* Water/Sawa r Ant Supero Yf 11r5 08/20/01 1838 2$+,9;;' $ ]481]60 $ 3]05 $ ]],064.00 $ 224640 300% $ ]50.00 TaINH Joseph* Parks Maintenance Manager 05/21/18 162 /��� $ ]325]60 $ ]6144.00 $ 328640 449% WA W/ V Vacant not filling Senior Engi neenng Techni aan $ $ - $ $ - $ - 0.00% $ - Morse,Bemie* Sr.Heavy Equipment Mech 8/19 04/15/02 1].]3 ////////// $ 60700 ,]]].60 % %/$ 63,689.60 $ 2,912.00 400 4.]9% $ 80.00r� Beach,Michael* Sr.Heavy Equipment Mech 8/19 04/12/99 20 74 Hulbert,Jeffrey* Working Supervisor 04/18/95 24]2 $ 299] $ 6233].60 $ 30.8] $ 64209.60 $ 1,8]2.00 300% $ 1,050.00 Shepard son,John* Working Supervisor 04/08/96 23]5 $ 299] $ 6233].60 $ 30.8] $ 64209.60 $ 1,8]2.00 300% $ 1,000.00 B oyes,David* Working Supervisor 07/01/96 2352 YY,�$������� 29 97 $ 6233].60 �,$ 33000887 a 64209.60 $ 1,8]2.00 300% $ 1,000.00 Martinez,Sam* Working Supervisor pmmo ra1e/15 4/1/2014 5 74 UW/1/V/999��f,HFA$ 60]]].60 Uy///A/1,Al w;N/n$ 63,689.60 $ 2912.00 4 79% $ - mM5/M+RYMANJN//V/ Hulbert,Joseph* Maintenance Supervisor 1/1/17 06/25/01 1853 $ 29 97 $ 6233].60 $ 30.8] $ 64209.60 $ 1,8]2.00 300% $ ]50.00 IV Larrs S Eng ee g T h n 05/23/16 0 00 fir 10$ 5],824.00 $ 28.63 $ 5915040 $ 1]2640 299% Pashow,Taran* Engineer ng Techn cant 11/14/16 313fl����J J�11�i$ 5],824.00 $ 28.63 $ 5915040 $ 1]2 640 299% Barnes,Pat* Maintenance Worker 2/1]/2009 10.88 $ 2].80 $ 5],824.00 $ 28.63 $ 5915040 $ 1]2640 299% $ 350.00 Dean,Jeffrey* Heavy Equipment Operator 12/20/93 26.05 $ 2].80 $ 5],824.00 $ 28.63 $ 5915040 $ 1]2640 299% $ 1,150.00 Griffin,Eric* Heavy Equipment O perator 0]/29/96 2344 $ 2].80y0 $ 5],824.00 �$ 28.63 $ 5915040 $ 1]2640 299% $ 1,000.00 mtson JW Heavy 19 010 40 a 2 76640 4 92 Mhomas,Dustin* Heavy Eg9ipm ant Operator 1/31/2014 292ll/yl�.$ 56264.00 M% $ 59,030.40 $ 2,]66.40 4.92% $ 600.00 III yl������ �; AthonY. 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Q O M p y W G G R v R a o h a C ro a ro �rob3 0 � A9 O MEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD Monday, October 21, 2019 TB Resolution 2019-133: Adoption of the Town of Ithaca 2020 Budget Whereas the Town Board held a public hearing on Monday, October 21, 2019 to hear comments regarding the Preliminary Budget, and Whereas the Town Board discussed the preliminary budget and made the following changes: General Fund - Town-Wide Preliminary Adopted Highway Fund -Part-Town Preliminary Adopted Now therefore be it Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca adopts the 2020 Budget with the changes indicated above as the final 2020 Budget. Moved: Seconded: Vote: Ayes - llttr, f y�;II �,f� (Q. fIry � '1�f IUB' 0 Ni. 4 � I'. IllusIf 1 I J,'�I D ((I 11"' "I" � �„� ,���J off-; 1d .Ik 1 !J ,�*”' �trrlutlr"tr��Vurl IViha�, r�r�[1,�71 .'7,1� F: habCuanoc¢;awra Ce.r,.uuunsslll.F Juw September 16, 2019 Dr. Christopher Dunn E.N. Wilds Director of Cornell Botanic Gardens 607.255.6139, cpd55@cornell Mr. William Goodman, Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca Town Board 215 N. Tioga St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Supervisor Goodman and Town Board Members, Cornell greatly appreciated the Town Board's unanimous decision last year at its October 15, 2018 meeting to grant Cornell a five-month-long variance from the application of certain hunting and park use laws, as well as use of an unimproved lane owned by the Town, to allow Cornell's deer management program to operate within the southwest portion of the Coy Glen Natural Area. Building on the successful outcomes from the past year, we are returning to request a 3-year variance extension. Such an agreement will continue to enable hunters in our program to better access the preserve, minimize impacts to neighboring properties, streamline the Town's administrative time and effort, and help the Town further reduce impacts from an overabundant deer population. We take our role as a good neighbor seriously, and we are very pleased to report that our program logged zero complaints from neighbors at Coy Glen last season. In fact, there were zero complaints from the public regarding any activities conducted under the University's 5,200-acre deer management program in 2018-2019. For the portion of the natural area that was made easier to access by the variance, ten hunters accessed the property a total of 22 times, spending 67 hours in the field, and harvesting two antlerless deer. We request that the Town again grant Cornell Botanic Gardens permission to use the unimproved lane, as well as a variance from selected provisions of Town Code §§ 200-3 General regulations and 200-5 Prohibited activities. Our underlying rationale for the request remains the same as last year: like few other Cornell Natural Areas, access to Coy Glen is challenged by extreme topography, and we would like to retain the expanded ingress/egress options to this site. At the October 2018 meeting, Supervisor Goodman stated that the variance was granted for a single season to determine whether any issues with the use arose. Given the administrative work needed to pursue these requests and the success of last year's season, we request that the Town Board grant a three-year term for this use and variance. Cornell's Deer Management Program (https://cornellbotanicgardens.org/deer/) will be operating under the same guidelines as last year. For additional details concerning the request, please see the letter submitted last year, as well as the minutes of the Town Board's discussion of Cornell's previous request, copies of which are enclosed. Thank you for supporting our efforts to protect and preserve Coy Glen by considering our request for access for general purposes and for three-year variances of the relevant Town Code provisions that would facilitate selective access by the hunters who are vital to our safe and effective deer management program at Coy Glen. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this further, we hope you will contact Mike Roberts, Natural Areas Project Manager, ! . ... ::.: .::.'..�..�..:..."..:j.. ., (845) 905-5872. Sincerely, Christopher P. Dunn, PhD The Elizabeth Newman Wilds Executive Director Cornell Botanic Gardens + � 11 +� } l� i un rY✓e d 'iii i B (D t"4I C b 1uro h t n i fruk f 'ft ,iii ' �"�' o uro urrbl'16z�i i�nrrvn+rroi'�;ro`.+'rr,t E: l)otan icgardeins@carraell.edLI September 6, 2018 Dr. Christopher Dunn E.N. Wilds Director of Cornell Botanic Gardens 607.255.6139, cpd55@cornell Mr. William Goodman, Town Supervisor Town of Ithaca Town Board 215 N. Tioga St. Ithaca, NY 14850 Dear Supervisor Goodman and Town Board Members, Cornell Botanic Gardens was pleased to learn of the Town's impending acquisition of a portion of Coy Glen abutting land the Town already owns on Culver Road to establish a Town Preserve. Cornell Botanic Gardens has a long history of caring for the portion of Coy Glen that was gifted to Cornell by the late John Babcock as a natural area in 1996. We believe the Town's and Cornell's stewardship goals for Coy Glen's protection will be in close alignment and that our cooperation in certain programs and areas may prove mutually beneficial. Like at many of the Cornell Natural Areas, access to Coy Glen is challenged by extreme topography, and when necessary we have worked to secure agreements with neighbors to expand our ingress/egress options. It is to this end that we are contacting you. Our request is two-fold. First, we would like your permission to use the currently unimproved lane approximately shown in red on the attached aerial map. This route would give Cornell Botanic Gardens improved access to portions of Coy Glen for purposes of education and research including but not limited to class field trips, the study of rare botanicals and investigations into Hemlock Wooly Adelgid treatment efficacy. Second, if such access permission is granted, we would like to be able to allow hunters, whom we selectively permit to hunt deer at Coy Glen through our deer management program, also to use this lane under our management, as described below. For such access we request variances from selected provisions of Town Code §§ 200-3 General regulations and 200-5 Prohibited activities. As you probably know, managing the deer population can be critical to ecological stewardship of natural areas, and for preserving the unique educational and research opportunities this site affords. This is most definitely the case at Coy Glen. Cornell Botanic Gardens has managed and overseen a deer hunter program on 5,300 acres of land for the University, including Coy Glen, always putting public safety first. Relevant to this request, hunting at Coy Glen has been safely and effectively implemented there since 2009. The program is open to the members of the public who meet our rigorous standards. We perform background checks, ask applicants to read and agree in writing to a comprehensive set of rules, regulations and a code of conduct, on which they must subsequently pass a test before being admitted to our program. All of this information, as well as an overview of the University's Deer Management Program, is available on our webpage (https://www.cornellbotanicgardens.org/our-gardens/natural- areas/stewardship/deer), which we invite and encourage you to review. For your convenience we have attached a paper copy of the most relevant extracts from the webpage. You may know that Cornell Botanic Gardens has an existing right-of-way on the extreme western end of the Town property (shown in green on the attached aerial map). However, the topography makes this single access point insufficient for the purposes of educational and stewardship activities as well as hunting across our site. We are aware that Town Code §200-5.E. prohibits the possession of firearms on Town property designated as a park, trail or recreational facility. If our request for general access is granted, then we request that the Town Board grant us a variance allowing vetted participants in the Cornell hunting program to transport their unloaded firearms (including archery equipment, shotguns and muzzleloaders) over this lane for the purpose of reaching and hunting in selected areas of Cornell's portion of the Coy Glen. We are also aware that access to public parks is limited to those times in between % hour before sunrise, and % hour after sunset (Town Code §200-3.A.). Given the importance for hunters to access their stands well before sunrise, and as deer hunting-related activities (but not actual shooting) may keep a hunter in the field well beyond the allowed evening time, we also request a variance from this provision. As described below, we believe the requested variances meet the criteria set forth for variances at Town Code §200-9 Variance, for approval by the Town Board and respectfully request that this letter serve as our application for the same. Granting the variances requested will benefit the Town. The benefits of a safely managed deer population reduction program at Coy Glen extend beyond the boundaries of our property and support the Town's intention, as we've been given to understand it, to manage deer within its bounds by reducing the negative effects of deer over-population on the landscape, and by providing proof of concept for institutions and municipalities who wish to establish their own management programs. Safe and responsible management of deer herds in the Town, as performed on Cornell University-owned lands, is compatible and complementary to the Town's goals for managing deer. In addition, it has a spill-over benefit to citizens' privately-owned parcels of land and their driving safety. We do not believe there is any detriment to the community. Adequate numbers of deer are always left for repopulation and for the deer-watching enjoyment of the community. Indeed, not granting the variance would be more likely to cause a detriment to the community due to over-browsing of ornamental plantings, greater risk of car-deer collisions, even health risks to the herd itself from over-population, than granting it would. Additionally, Coy Glen is a Tompkins County Unique Natural Area due to its significant floral, faunal and geologic features. It has also been designated by the State of New York as a Critical Environmental Area for these same features. As such, we feel it warrants the requested variance in order to provide this prescribed stewardship. The variance requested is limited to a single location, for use by a strictly limited number of pre-qualified individuals. The variance itself would not allow hunting to occur on the Town's property. Cornell Botanic Gardens only requests a variance for this narrow access lane. Our management program carefully limits the number of users at a site by restricting reservations for discrete time periods. To the managed, Cornell-owned portion of Coy Glen that is the subject of this variance request, only two hunters will be allowed on site at any given time. Thank you for supporting our efforts to protect and preserve Coy Glen by considering our request for access for general purposes and for variances of the relevant Town Code provisions that would facilitate selective access by the hunters who are vital to our safe and effective deer management program at Coy Glen. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this further, we hope you will contact Mike Roberts, Natural Areas Project Manager, rn..6.��5( �„ „ �� II„ � , (845) 905-5872. Sincerely, Dr. Christopher Dunn Extracts from Cornell University's Deer Management Program Webpage Cornell University is addressing chronic deer overpopulation on its lands through an Integrated Deer Research and Management Program (IDRM). The program is designed to reduce unacceptable damage to University resources and plant collections, promote the teaching and research mission of the University, and to reduce associated human-health and safety risks such as Lyme disease and deer-vehicle collisions. To successfully implement the IDRM program, Cornell relies on the assistance of dedicated volunteers, stewards, neighbors, and other conservation partners to participate and support our highly managed hunting program. Rules and Regulations All hunters are expected to follow all Cornell University Lands Hunting Program Rules and Regulations, and to conduct themselves in a safe and ethical manner. Hunters that meet these criteria will remain eligible for annual renewals. In addition to these general Cornell University Deer Hunting Program Rules and Regulations, all hunting activities must be conducted in accordance with the conditions stated on the approved permit and for program and hunting zone specific rules and regulations. Permits& Licenses • A Cornell University issued permit is required to legally hunt on University-owned lands. Hunters must possess a valid NYSDEC big game license before applying for a Cornell University Hunting Permit. • The Cornell University Hunting Permit is specific to the hunter, and may not be used by or assigned to any other individual.The permit must be presented upon demand to any Cornell official or Law Enforcement officer.The University reserves the right to revoke this permit at any time. • Online permit applications will be accepted in mid to late August through October 15. Applications will not be accepted after this date.To apply, hunters must agree to a Cornell University Police criminal background check. • Hunters shall comply with all state and local laws and ordinances governing hunting activities. Access • Note that many archery sites remain open to the public during hunting season, but firearm sites are closed to the public during respective firearm seasons. Please be aware of hiking trails, do not hunt within 30 yards of trails, and be courteous to other users. • Hunters must visibly wear their Cornell hunting program identification tag (supplied with permit) on their person, and display their parking permit in their vehicle dashboard at all times while hunting. • Use of vehicles on University owned lands is prohibited. Hunters must hike into and out of all hunting areas from designated parking areas. Hunters who possess a NYSDEC Non- Ambulatory Hunter Permit should refer to program websites for exceptions. • To keep on good terms with our neighbors, do not enter a neighbor's property to track deer without their permission. • Hunters are required to wear 250 square inches of solid or patterned blaze orange or fluorescent pink hat and/or vest at all times while deer hunting during firearms seasons in areas where firearms are permitted. Archery only areas are exempt from this rule. Hunting Activities • Only white-tailed deer may be hunted. • It is the hunter's responsibility to know the hunting seasons and legal hunting implements for New York State and for each Cornell Deer Management Program site. Firearm use is prohibited in bow and crossbow management zones. • A hunter may be accompanied by no more than one non-hunter (e.g., spouse, child, friend,etc.).The non-hunter 1) must stay with the hunter at all times, 2) may not carry a weapon, and 3) may not trade roles with the hunter while in the field. The hunter agrees to take full responsibility for a child, to keep the child within sight and reach, and to directly supervise the child at all times. • Tree stands and ground blinds are allowed. All tree stands and ground blinds must be legibly marked with owner's first and last name and phone number. Any tree stand or ground blind that pierces the bark on a tree is PROHIBITTED. No permanent tree stands or screw-in tree steps may be used. Cornell is not responsible for stolen tree stands or ground blinds. Small tree limbs (< 1 inch diameter) may be trimmed to set up the tree stand or ground blind, but not for clearing shooting lanes. Only commercial ground blinds may be used.To preserve Cornell lands, hunters may not collect and use surrounding wood, brush, or vegetation to further blend in their commercial blind. Hunters may install temporary tree stands and ground blinds two weeks before archery season and must remove them no later than one week following the conclusion of the hunting season. To cover the cost of removing stands that do not comply with these regulations, hunters will reimburse Cornell Botanic Gardens$75. • Hunters must make reservations through the deer hunting reservation system to hunt. Reservations must be removed if hunters are not able to hunt on the reserved day. Repeated failure to remove unused reservations will result in the hunting permit being revoked. • Hunting and harvest activity must be reported within 3 days of hunting. You will not be able to make additional reservations until reporting activity is completed. Completing hunting activity and harvest reports for unfilled/non-hunted reservations is also required. • All participants are expected to initiate proactive communications with the University deer management program administrator should problems arise in the course of their activities at cudeerhunting@cornell.edu. • Rifle hunting is prohibited. • If you harvest an antlered deer, you will be required to harvest an antlerless deer within two years to maintain eligibility in the program for future years. • No fires, camping, or littering. • Use of drugs and alcohol will not be tolerated. Failure to comply with any of the above rules will result in a warning or immediate termination of hunting privileges. Blatant disregard for Deer Hunting Rules and Regulations will result in permanent loss of hunting privileges on Cornell University lands. 7 1 i9 �r cz cu cu r �/jig iii j� r� t i iY �,a