City of Ithaca - 722 University Avenue

Negative Declaration

Tompkins County - The City of Ithaca Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed 722 University Avenue will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves the proposal to construct a 3-story, approx. 24,000 SF building with a 6,400 SF footprint on an existing vacant .48-acre (~20,909 SF) parcel. The 3-story center has four floors with one floor below grade comprised of spaces for educational, cultural, Jewish, and inter-faith religious programs, worship or instruction, student lounge areas, pastoral/wellness spaces, a space for religious use, classrooms, staff offices, a café, and a community kitchen for food programs. Site improvements include an entrance plaza, outdoor space for the café and lounge, and seasonal plantings. The project is in the R-U Zoning District and does not require variances. The project is located at 722 University Avenue in the City of Ithaca, NY.