Re: Proposed Stone Quarry Apartments Project, Ithaca, NY
Greetings:
I write respectfully to request that you take immediate action to withhold final construction approval for the proposed Stone Quarry Apartments in Ithaca, NY pending comprehensive investigation and remediation of extensive toxic chemical contamination at the project site in exceedance of New York State clean up requirements.
A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (10/12) conducted for the proposed project site at “400, 406 Spencer Road and Adjoining Vacant Lot” states: “Based upon the findings of this Phase II – Environmental Site Assessment we have determined that the historical use of the property has impacted the site.” It concludes: “Further characterization is needed to better determine the nature and extent of the contamination and to facilitate a plan for addressing this issue.”
A Supplemental Phase II report (10/18/12) concludes: “These findings confirm the need for the development and implementation of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for use during all construction activities at the site.”