JACK CKSONVILLE LLE 2 2017 AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION & REVITALIZATION
Exxon Mobil Properties for Sale
Brie ief H History o of J Jacksonville lle in n the he E Era o of Exxon on M Mob obil 1984-200 2005 Contamination and Clean Up 1971-1984 Mobil Oil station had several gas leaks 1984 NYS DEC tests & requires Mobil Oil to clean up 1988 Mobil Oil cleans up & purchases properties 2000 Exxon Mobil demolishes all houses except Church 2004 Public Water extended from Town of Ithaca WD3 2005 DEC case closed after acceptable follow-up testing
PLANNI NNING, G, O OPPORTUNI NITY Y & RESEARCH CH 2009 Town adopts Comprehensive Plan based on community input that includes goals to: * preserve historic structures * revitalize Jacksonville 2013 Supervisor Thomas follows up on JCA attempts to contact Exxon Mobil (EMOC) to repair/protect/ preserve church 2013 Exxon Mobil expresses interest in divesting itself of properties 2014 Town & EMOC discuss options and start research on spill & condition of church and soils on all parcels 2015 EMOC decides to sell properties; considers no/low cost sale to Town 2016 Town conducts environmental assessment & more tests; negotiates for parcels, price, terms and conditions 2017 Town considers acquisition after reviewing public benefits and risks
Due D Diligen ence I ce Inves estigations- Rep eports on on Web ebsit ite Evaluation of Old Church Research on all EMOC sites 2014 2013 EMOC paid for structural evaluation of Requested & reviewed DEC documents on spill/ clean up building Reviewed JCA archives of events EMOC paid for a 2 nd opinion & estimate from 2014 regional expert to stabilize structure Town asked EMOC re-test soils on all properties. Testing Sought advice from historic preservation done 9/14 experts re: conditions and potential 2015 2016 Town received soil test results via NYS DEC Sought informal estimates re: costs to stabilize to assess financial feasibility Town asks for expert analysis from NYS DEC and NYS Visited the structure with experts to assess Department of Health to review findings conditions Town seeks guidance from national non-profit on Town’s environmental consultant risks/benefits of acquiring properties recommended asbestos study, paid for by 2016 EMOC. Results received 9/16 Town hired independent environmental contractor to do Phase I Environmental Assessment
WHAT WILL the TOWN GET? After many different approaches, negotiations resulted in a proposed contract that includes a single low price of $5,001 for a package of 3 parcels * Assessed at a total of taxable value of $84,700 * Valued at $170,500 on the open market The Old Church- 5020 Jacksonville Rd to preserve historic structure The adjacent parcel at 5036 Jville Rd for Church septic and parking 1853 Tburg Rd. for possible housing, business, park & ride, or other uses permitted by zoning Assurance that EMOC retains responsibility for DEC Spill No. 84-00518. DEC would hold EMOC responsible if new problems arise from old spill.
The “Old Church” 5020 Jacksonville Road Photo from 1983 Historic Building Inventory Photo from April 2017
Key Points about Old Church • Built 1827 as Methodist Episcopal Church • Moved to current location in 1898 • Greek Revival as public building is unique • Last used as a home & store • Structurally sound, despite neglect • Asbestos found in exterior paint, bathroom tile & roof caulking • Lot is too small for septic/parking unless combined with another parcel • Preservation of exterior will be required by deed restriction
5036 J 5036 Jacksonville Rd • Adjacent to 5020 Jacksonville Road- Old Church • Provides space for septic system & parking for Old Church • To be joined with 5020 to be sold as package with Old Church
1853 T 1853 Trumansb sburg Road Open lot across Post Office on Rt 96 Comprehensive Plan of 2009 calls for Jacksonville Revitalization Revitalization uses could include: Re-sale of parcel for Housing Re-sale for Business use Park & Ride lot Other uses allowed by zoning Zoning Update is underway and will invite community input on land use.
Key ey a agreem eemen ents i in curren ent & & future e contracts Town agrees to accept properties “AS IS” with knowledge of prior contamination. All documents are on file at Town. Town agrees not to sue EMOC. If future clean up is needed, DEC will hold EMOC accountable directly. If approved for purchase and re-sale, Town would add to the Old Church deed a covenant to preserve the exterior (Interior can be changed for allowable zoning purpose)
Development Restrictions in Deeds No Agriculture or Groundwater Use ( Public water available ) No Sub-surface use to avoid accumulation of hydrocarbons from soil, if any (ie. No basements) Excavation IS allowed for water & septic hook up, geo-thermal Impervious liners or Vapor Barriers to prevent migration of hydrocarbon vapors or liquids from soil, if any ( Like Radon measures) Slab on grade building required - no underground living spaces
Are t e the P Proper erti ties es Safe to e to Re-Devel elop? YES NYS Department of Health stated the parcels are safe for re-development based on: Reviewing the spill and clean up history Reviewing recent soil test results Reviewing proposed restrictions and possible future uses
WH WHAT’S N S NEXT, if APPRO ROVE VED Sign Contracts & Purchase Properties- late May Select realtor to find buyers for Old Church & adjacent parcel willing to honor the deed restriction requiring historic preservation Solicit bids from contractors to: Fix roof Clean up inside Screen foundation Insure properties and assure lawn maintenance until sold (If not sold before Fall, Town will assure that building is secure) Income from re-sale will help offset costs of purchase and repairs Future use of 1853 Trumansburg Rd to be determined by zoning & future discussion
QUESTIONS? Should we proceed? COMMENTS? Thank You!
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