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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-10-15OCTOBER 15, 1998 AGENDA: LUCENTE' S MT. PLEASANT ROAD MULTIPLE RESIDENCE PROJECT MEMBERS PRESENT: CHAIR BARBARA CALDWELL, ERICA EVANS, JOSEPH LALLEY, GORDON DEIBLER, AND RICHARD TURECEK. ALSO PRESENT: STEPHEN LUCENTE, DOUG SUTTON AND HENRY SLATER .......................................................... I....................... The meeting was called to order by Chair. Barbara Caldwell. The minutes of August 20, 1998 were unanimously approved by a motion from Erica Evans as amended (spelling of Erica) and Second by Richard Turecek. Chair Caldwell noted that the County Planning Federation has been encouraging additional training for Town, Planning, and Zoning Boards of Appeals, etc. C1 Deb Grantham has worked with the County Planning Office and set up a work shop on SEQR at NYSE &G. Information on this should be forthcoming and all are encouraged to attend, this will replace the November Planning Board Meeting. The Chair also noted that NESTS is having another public meeting on Thursday October 29th. From 7 to 9 p.m. The Town of Dryden is a part of that area and encouraged the Board to attend and inform others of the meeting in order to address some of the issues being discussed. Flyers were passed out. LUCENTE - MULTIPLE RESIDENCE PROJECT - 21 MT. PLEASANT ROAD The Chair noted that the Planning Board has been asked to assist the Town Board in accessing the matter proposed by Mr. Lucente for a multiple residence project. General Questions: J. Lalley: A major concern is Rt. 366 peak times, and how that is low level of service, but at is a concern that this Board process. and understanding the 60 or 70 cars per hour for the going to work on Rt. 366. Which on average has a beak times is a very high use and dangerous road. That would want to understand as part of the SEQR review Page 1 of 7 S. Lucente: The number of cars even in the peak rates are a tiny fraction of the overall and in his opinion is not going to be noticeable in terms of the total amount of traffic that is on the road. The other point he would like to make in connection with the SEQR application is that Projects like Varna 11 are going to lessen the need for people to spread out through the County that live out 366 and near Dryden in the area's to the east. It is going to provide them with a housing option. This type of development is going to help road safety and road wear issues over the long run, because it is going to reduce the amount of need to use the roads all of the time.. J. Lalley: Acknowledged Mr. Lucente's opinion but still was not sure that in the long or short term, something that close to a high demand area is going to do that. The concern about traffic on the road which is of heavy use during thoes peak times and not other times is a part of that mitigation. If it turns out that the State does do something to break the flow of traffic in either direction, then maybe that will be the answer. The key right now is what happens up the road at NYSE &G in the morning when you try to get across that road and to add more traffic during the peak time is a concern. E. Evans: Stated that this is a huge concern. She stated she doesn't go down Mt. Pleasant because it is so dangerous at that intersection, where at least half of those people will come out. OB. Caldwell: One solution to be considered in addition to having g so a gaping mechanism (light) on 366 is to make in one way in off Mt. Pleasant. Because there would be fewer cross traffic movements with turns, etc.. J. Lalley: Thought it is easier to go east bound on 366 and make a left on Freeze Road than it is to cross Rt.366 from Mt. Pleasant over to Freeze Road. It is not going to change the traffic flows on 366 what you are going to change is how they get on to 366. The entrance on Rt. 366 from the project will be a better entrance then from Mt. Pleasant under any circumstances, except than perhaps turning right and heading eastbound on Rt. 3660 If we were the agency here we would want this as part of the mitigation and would like to make that recommendation to the Town Board. S. Lucente: Stated would look at that issue and work with the Board. The developer has discussed with T -CAT and the School District about constructing mass transit facilities on the site. This can be accomplished without making this a Town Road and will work with them on the specifications needed. B. Caldwell: Asked which measures will be address concerning the trail ways and where it will impact the project. Page 2 of 7 S. Lucente: It is right along the rail road bed at the edge of the property. They will grant a right of way and intra grate it into the project by building another trial and connecting that trial directly to the County wide trial, giving access to the people in the hamlet. J. Lalley: Asked if the land had been used as a land fill operation in the past? S. Lucente: Stated it had been used for fill for various operations around the Cornell vicinity in the past. They had a geotechnical firm out of Cortland and took several borings and left the records available for the Town. Mr. Slater stated that DEC was involved with the on site drainage and the fact that it has to find its way to Fall Creek. DOT is involved with the 366 traffic study. Miller Engineering is looking.at the whole picture for the Town. The County Planning is looking at the project. Army Core of Engineers are not interested in the project. R. Turecek: Asked when the Drainage Study would be completed? H. Slater: Thought they were completed now, other then the pond issue and that is under review by the various agencies. E. Evans: Was concerned that the project would produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise level. Was concerned that the people on Turkey Hill will hear radios, auto, etc. S. Lucente: Explained that the project is a high end project. These will be profesional, retired and working people. The Turkey Hill area is protected by the large burms. REVIEWED PART 1 - PROJECT INFORMATION Prepared by Stephen Lucente on 08/20/98 COPY ATTACHED WITH ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS MADE BY REVIEW OFFICER JOSEPH LALLEY AND HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW ON ATTACHED COPY. Typed ans inserted next to Mr. Lalley's written responses was added for clarification Page 3 of 7 PART I— PROJECT INFORMATION P ` ( L % Prepared by Project Sponsor =NOTICE: This document is designed to assist in determining whether the action proposed may have a significant effect the environment. Please complete the entire form, Parts A through E. Answers to these questions will be considered as part of the application for approval and may be subject to further verification and public review. Provide any additional information you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 31 it is expected that completion of the full EAF will be dependent on information currently available and will not involve new studies, research or investigation. If information requiring such additional work is unavailable, so indicate and specify each instance. NAME OF ACTION LOCATION OF ACTION pnclude Street Address, Municipality and County) 21 Mt Pleasant Road, Ithaca, NY Town of Dryden. NAME OF AppUCANTISPONSOR Steven & Patrica Lucente, Lucente Development ADDRESS CITYIPO Ithaca, NAME OF OWNER of different) N/A ADDRESS C IPO N/A I_'kV1f1 BUSINESS TELEPHONE 607)257 0717 STATE I ZIP CODE BUSINESS TELEPHONE STATE I ZIP ON OF ACTION The Project proposes to erect (4) Multi - family Structures within a 12.15 Acre parcel of property near the Varna Hamlet. Project will include, a- structure which will house the complex rental and business office as well as a community function center for the project occupants and the general community. Please Complete Each Question - Indicate N.A. if not applicable A. Site Description Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas. 1. Present land use: OUrban Olndustrial OCommercial Residential (suburban) ORural (non -farm) OForest OAgriculture Mother h��t�� - 2. Total acreage of project area: AP 4 /S acres. PRESENTLY AFTER COMPLETION APPROXIMATE ACREAGE Meadow or Brushland (Non-agricultural) 9g acres y G3 acres / 5 acres �' S acres Forested acres acres Agricultural (Includes orchards, cropland, pasture, etc.) - O � - D - Wetland (Freshwater or tidal as per Articles 24, 25 of ECL) _ n _ acres acres 7 _ acres �� ��� acres Water Surface Area Unvegetated (Rock, earth or fill) " U - acres —n _ acres Roads, buildings and other paved surfaces .0- acres 3 r7,9 acres Other (Indicate type) acres acres What is predominant soil type(s) on project site? tw-- rI r 'i Lao? a. Soil drainage: OWell drained % of site OModerately well drained % of site OPoorly drained % of site b. If any agricultural land is involy d, how many acres of soil are classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NYS � Land Classification System? =f acres. (See 1 NYCRR 370). 4. Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? OYes ANo a. What is depth to bedrock? ��e rJ(JYIYICI (()C4 (in (in feet) ( 7 Paw�2k 10 1 6 I• 0 Approximate percentage of proposed project site with slopes: 00-10% ED % 010 -15% a ?5 % 015 %1 -or greater �- % 6. Is project substantially contiguous to, or contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or the National . Registers of Historic Places? OYes VtfNo 7. Is project substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural Landmarks? OYes I No 8. What is the depth of the water table? /%i (in feet) 9. Is site located over a primary, principal, or sole source aquifer? OYes No 10. Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? OYes gNo 11. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered? OYes ANo According to Identify each species 12. Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site? (i.e., cliffs, dunes, other geological' formations) OYes 9(No Describe 13. Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area? OYes ONO If yes, explain 14. Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the community? OYes ANo 15. Streams wi a, is116. Lakes, ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous to project area: a, Name I'1L� b. Size (In acres) 17. Is the site served by existing public utilities? myes ONO %J"-L fz - � a) If Yes, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? Ayes o ELECTRIC & GAS b) If Yes, will improvements be necessary to allow connection? No 18. Is the site located in an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25 -AA, Section 303 and 304? OYes 4N 19. Is the site located in or substantially contiguous to a Critical Environmental Area designated pursuant to Article 8 of the ECL, and 6 NYCRR 617? Oyes ONO 20. Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes? OYes J4No B. Project Description 1, Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate) a, Total contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor acres. b. Project acreage to be developed: ,• 0 acres initially; acres ultimately. c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped y /f.:5) acres. d. Length of project, in miles: A (If appropriate) e. If the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed f. Number of off - street parking spaces existing O proposed =�; 023•)/ g. Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour % (upon completion of project)? h. If residential: Number and type of housing units: One Family Two Family Multiple Family Condominium Initially Ultimately I . Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure_ height: 3L width; %:�;-; length. j. Linear feet of frontage along a public thoroughfare project will occupy is? ,'G` ft.�`f 3 AT ONr. MT Pr,F AR AT\ t' OHow much natural material (i.e., rockjear , etc.) will be removed fr6m the site? ' �•� tons /cubic yards Will disturbed areas be reclaimed? es ONo j�1N/A a. If yes, for what intended purpos the site being reclaimed? b. Will topsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? AYes ONo c. Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? I; Yes ONo 4. How many acres of vegetation (trees, shrubs, ground covers) will be removed from site? 5: 95 acres. 5. Will any mature forest (over 100 years old) or other locally - important vegetation be removed by this project? OYes J%No 6. If single phase project: Anticipated period of construction ti/ A months, (including demolition). 7. If multi- phased: a. Total number of phases anticipated 5 (number). b. Anticipated date of commencement phase 1 month year, (including demolition). C. Approximate completion date of final phase f2 month year. d. Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases? OYes No 8. Will blasting occur during construction? OYes 4No 9. Number of jobs generated: during construction 10. Number of jobs eliminated by this project 11. Will project require relocation of any prole is or facilities? ; after project is complete P(Yes ,4No If yes, explain rte` RELOCATE TELEPHONE LINES 12. Is surface liquid waste disposal involved? OYes PNo Oa. If yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial, etc.) and amount b. Name of water body into which effluent will be discharged 13. Is subsurface liquid waste disposal involved? OYes JANo Type 14. Will surface area of an existing water bo y increa a or decrease by proposal? (Yes jJo Explain - REDESIGN OF POND 15. Is project or any portion of project ocat in a 100 year flood plain? OYes ,qNo 16. Will the project generate solid waste? Ayes* ONo a. If yes, what is the amount per month ,17) tons b. If yes, will an existing solid waste facili, be used? tYes ONo c. If yes, give name ( location ''e..=- r=+�r^� ' d. Will any wastes not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill? OYes ANo e. If Yes, explain 17. Will the project involve the disposal of solid waste? OYes ANo a. If yes, what is the anticipated rate of disposal? tons /month. b. If yes, what is the anticipated site life? y ars. 18. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? No 19. Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day)? OYes ONo 20. Will project produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels? OYes No Will project result in an increase in energy use? ,Yes ONo If yes , indicate type(s) _���C'f71i 71 / I A 7f ,' / AGE 22. If water supply is from wells, indicate pumping capacity J �� gallons /minute. 23. Total anticipated water usage per day r ��G?/' gallons /day. 24. Does project involve Local, State or Federal funding? OYes IgNo If Yes, explain A I 25. Approvals Required: Submittal Type Date City, Town, Village Board OYes ONO r" i 1 ( %N n� i i City, Town, Village planning Board PYes ONO ( LL CL r, 10, City, Town Zoning Board OYes ONO f' .L( City, County Health Department Yes ONO ���� //�F (-'f/' sc-hlW Pf Other Local Agencies Q5yes ONO Other Regional Agencies OYes C No State Agencies 1�]Yes ONO Federal Agencies MYes ONO \. - , n..') ^ o C. Zoning and Planning Information 1 . Does proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? 1P1'es ONO If Yes, indicate decision required: Ozoning amendment Ozoning variance special use permit Osubdivision Osite plan Onew /revision of master plan Oresource management plan Oother 2. What is the zoning classification(s)of the site? Rr 3. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the present zoning? h h � 4. What is the proposed zoning of the site ? / % I ? C O 5. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning? T t(� 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans? (Yes ONO 7. What are the predominant land use(s) and zoning classifications within a '/4 mile radius of proposed action? suh rban l�e-sidtn+in_I e- CCMn{ force `MlC1 8. Is the proposed action compatible with adjoining/surrounding land uses within a '/. mile? J2 Yq ONO 9. If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? a. What is the minimum lot size proposed? 10. Will proposed action require any authorizations) for the formation of sewer or water districts? OYes IQNo 11. Will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services (recreation, education, police. fire protection)? Wes ONO a. If yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand? /]Yes ONO 12. Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? Ayes ONO a. If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic? gYes ONO D. Informational Details UNDER REVIEW Jg � Attach any additional information as may be needed to clarify your project. If there are or may be any adverse impacts associated with your proposal, please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to mitigate or avoid them. E. Verification I certify that the ' nfon provided above is true to a best of my knowledge. Applica onsor Date L � Signature Title 0LAJ � If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding will. 1{.:• ...,......._� PART 2 - PROJECT IMPACTS AND THEIR MAGNITUDE Review Officer Joseph Lalley A copy of the form is attached as completed by the review officer. Each question was read aloud with discussion concerning mitigation measures where necessary. • 0 • Patt 2 -- PROJECT IMPACTS AND THEIR MAGNITUDE Responsibilily of Lead Agency General Inforroalion (Read Carrr(ully) • In completing the form the reviewer should be guided by the question: ilave my responses and determinations been reasonable? The reviewer is riot expected to be an expert environmental analyst. • Identifying, that an impact will be potentially large (column 2) does not mean that it is also necessarily significao(. Any large impact must be evaluated in PAR1 3 to determine significance. Identifying an impact in column 2 simply asks that it he looked at further. • The Examples provided are to assist the reviewer by 5I1OWing types of impacts and wherever possible the threshold of magnitude that would trigger a response in colurnn 2. The examples are generally applicable throughout the State and for most situations. chit, for any specific project or site other examples and /or lower thresholds may be appropriate for a Potential Large Impact response, thus requiring evaluation in Part 3. • The impacts of each project, on each site, in each locality, will vary. Therefore, the examples are illustrative and have been offered as guidance. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of impacts and thresholds to answer each question. • The number of examples Per question does riot indicate the importance of each question. • In identifying impacts, consider long term, short term and curnlative effects. Instructions (Read carefully) a. Answer each of the 19 questions in PART 2. Answer Yes if there will be any impact. b. Maybe answers should be considered as Yes answers. c. If answering Yes to a question then check the appropriate box (colurnn 1 or 2) to indicate the potential size of the impact. If impact threshold equals or exceeds any example provided, check Column 2. If impact will occur but threshold is lower than example, check colurnn 1. d. If reviewer has doubt about sire of file impact then consider the irnpicl as potentially large and proceed to PAR1 3. e. If a potentially large impact checked in column 2 can be mitigated by changes) in the project to a small to moderate impact, also check the Yes box in column 3. A No response indicates that such a reduction is not possible. This must be explained in Part 3. 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be IMPACT ON LAND Moderate Large Mitigated By 1 . Will the proposed action result in a physical change to the project site? Impact Impact Project Change �1Examples that would apply to column 2 LJNO JS' ES • Any construction on slopes of 15 °6 or greater, (15 foot rise per 100 foot of length), or where the general slopes in the project area exceed ❑ 11 Yes jJNo 10 %. • Construction on land where the depth to the water tae s less than 3 feet. table i l / IJ LJYes LJNo • Construction of paved parking area for 1,000 or more vehicles. • Construction on [arid where bedrock is expose or �J I --)les L)Nq 3 feet of existing ground surface. 1 generally within L) UYes LJNo ° Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or invowe more than one phase or stage. 0 EJYes L1 No • Fxcavation for mining purposes (hat would remove more than 11000 tons of natural material (i.e., rock or soil) per year. Lj (JYes ❑No • (�Onstruclion or expansion of a sanitary landfill. • (: onstruction in a desinnalecd floodway. LlYes i_..)No /ti'�iajjj...j LJ I_.l • Other inlpacls Yes i_JNo __- , . -. [ - )Yes ( -..INo Will there he all effect I or unncnnl land fo ns (ounrl nn the sile7 (i,e,, Cliffc, clones, gecllor;ical fcri milt ions, etc) . NO L_IYFS Sprlcific land forms: �a +2 f��a Ar��et�l Tower PI�t•�vti�q 13ocrrd R4 4 ® 1 2 3 IMPACT ON WATER Small to Potential Can Impact Be 3 Will proposed action affect any water body designated as pro Moderate Large Mitigated By (Under Articles 15, 24, 25 of the Environmental Conserva 'on - �FS:I ) Impact Impact Prolect Change Lei Examples that would apply to column 2 F S Fj✓ • Developable area of site contains a protected water body. (..) ❑ [_]Yes [j No • Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel of a r/Cl ❑ ❑Yes LJNo protected stream. �%• Extension of utility distribution facilities through a protected water body. IJA 1_1 U ❑Yes No �• Construction in a deli Hated freshwa er or al wethand. Q p 1 -1 U ❑Yes ❑No • Other impacts: 1� -� r"�.f�- ❑ zes ONO 4. Will proposed action affect any non- protected existing or new body of water? ONO OYES Examples that would apply to column 2 V• A 1001 increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water I� ❑ ❑ ❑Yes ❑No or more than a 10 acre increase or decrease. • Construction of a body of water that exceeds 10 acres of , rface area. /�} ❑ ❑ .L��yes ❑No ej• Other impacts: _ `-Z�i�rY�P ❑ Ikyes ONO 5. Will Proposed Action affect surface or groundwater quality or quantity? ONO `i(yF Examples that would apply to column 2 Proposed Action will require a discharge permit. ../I I _1 rQ ❑ ❑Yes ONO �• Proposed Action requires use of a source of water that does not U ❑ ❑Yes UNo have approval to serve proposed (project) action. G• Proposed Action requires water supply from wells with greater than 45 (� [.� ❑ ❑Yes ONO gallons per minute puniping capacity. • Construction or operation causing any contanTination of a water ] ❑ ❑Yes ONO supply system. pProposed Action will adversely affect groundwater. A ❑ U El Yes UNo b ° liquid ef(.luent will be convpvcc' off the rile (o facilities which presently I_] U ❑Yes ❑No do not exist or have inadequate capacity. C�• Proposed Action would use wafer in excess of `2(1000 pallons per ❑ ❑Yes ❑No vv day. �J 1 � � wJ-e— rrr� u.,��• (y�c�, l�-� • Proposed Action ttiill likely r allsr siltation or other discharge into an ❑ ❑Yes UNo exislinp, body of waft I Ir, .'.c exlei ( that there will be an obvious visual contrast to natural conditions. • Proposed Action will require the storage of petroleum or chemical ( U ❑Yes L]No products greater than 1,100 gallons. 7 • Proposed Action will allow residentiril uses in areas without water (_..l L_1 El Yes UNo and /or sewer services. • Proposed Action locates commercial and /or industrial uses which niay I_.) 17 I_. -]Yes (_]No require new or expansion of existing waste freatment and /or storage facilities. Other II11paCt5' - - -- - - - - -- — — -- - -- A I -) I_] -)Yes ❑No 0. Will proposed action ,filter drainat,e flo%v or pat(cros, or surface watrtr runoff? (.It,4o ES Examples (flat would till l� In column ). It Trotters ^d Action wmild rllanl,e flo()cl \,,-filer flows _ _ U [ 1'c5 UNo 7 r, 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change • Proposed Action 'nay cause sul)stanlial erosion. ' Proposed Action is incompatible with existin draina e ❑ es ❑No g g patterns. 1 ❑ ❑Yes ❑No ' Proposed Action will allow development in a designated floodway. • Other impacts: ❑ ❑Yes ONO 0 ❑ ❑Yes ❑No IMPACT ON AIR 7. Will proposed action affect air duality? Examples that would apply to cohrrnn 2 NO OYES • Proposed Action will induce 1,000 or more vehicle trips in any given hour. ❑ ❑ ❑Yes ❑No • Proposed Action will result in the incineration of f more than 1 ton o refuse per hour. U ❑ ❑Yes ONO • Fmission rate of total contaminants will exceed Ills. per hour or a beat source producing "lore than 10 million BTU's per hour. (, ❑Yes ONO • Proposed action will allow an increase in the amount of land committed to industrial use. L) ❑ Dyes ❑No • Proposed action will allow an increase in the density of industrial development within existing industrial areas. Uyes ONO • Other impacts: Li ❑ ❑Yes ❑No IMPACT ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS fl. Will Proposed Action affect any threatened or endangered species? Examples that would apply to column 2 UNOYFS �• Reduction of one or more species listed on the New York or Federal ❑ list, using the site, over or near site or found on the site. ❑ ❑Yes ❑No • Removal of any Portion of a critical or significant wildlife habitat. /'T ❑ AP Year, other Plication of Pesticide or herbicide more than twice a ❑Yes ❑No than for agricultural purposes. ❑ ❑Yes ❑No • Other impacts:____ U U Oyes ONO 9 Will Proposed Action substantially affect non - threaten d or non endangered species? Examples that would apply to column 2 r O UYFS Proposed Action would substantiall interfere with aresident or migratory fish, Shellfish or wildlife species. U U Oyes ❑No • Proposed Action requires Ilre removal of more than to of mature forest (over loll years of ap(e) or other locally important (] ❑ ❑yes ❑No vegetation. IMPACT ON AGRICULTUnAL LAND RESOURCES 1o. Will the Proposed Action affect aJ;ricullural land so rtes? camPlcs that would apply In cnlunur Z ° r(' proposed action would sever t:rcrsc or limit access to agricultural land (includes eropinrl(l, Itttyholrls, pn6lure, vineyard, orchard, etc.) (] UJ L'JY °S L1 N'' R I • Construction aclivity would excavate or compact the soil profile of agricultural land. • The proposed action would irreversibly convert "tore than 10 acres of agricultural land or, if located in an Agricultutal District, store than 2.5 acres of agricultural land. the proposed action would disrupt or prevent installation of agricultural land management systems (p . g., subsurface drain lines, outlet ditches, strip cropping); or create a need for such measures (e.g. cause a farm field to drain poorly due to increased runoff) • Other impacts: IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES. 11 . Will proposed action affect aesthetic. resources? (. N0 F_)YFS (If necessary, use the Visual E:AF Addendurti in ect ion 617.211 Appendix 13.) Examples that would apply to column 2 • Proposed land uses, or project c.ontponents obviously different front or in sharp contrast to current surrounding land use patterns, whether inan -made or natural. • Proposed land uses, or project ccunponents visible to users of �esthetic resources which will eliminate or significantly reduce their ljoyment of the aesthetic dualities of that resource. f rolect components that will result in the elimination or significant screening of scenic views known to be important to the area. • Other impacts: __ -- _ -- - IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 12. Will Proposed Action impact any site or structure f historic, pre- historic or paleontological iritportance? j 1NO OYES Examples that would apply to column 2 • I'roliosed Action occurring wholly or partially within or substantially Contiguous to any facility or site listed oil the Slate or National Register of historic places. • Any impact to all archaeological silo or fossil bed loc at(cd within the project site. • Proposed Action will occur in an ,roil desii;natecl as sensitive for archaeological sites on Ibe NYS Site Inventory. • lather i ill pacts:-- -._ -- IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION 13 Will 1'rop l;e.d Action affect the duantity or quality of exislint; or ftrtury open spaces or recreational opportunities? Examples that would apply to rolunin 2 I C) I IYI:S he permanent foreclosure of a fulme recreational rtlt >ortunify • A major reduction of in open space import(1111. to the cmm�nulify. • Other impacts: ,------ _ -._ -_ 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change U U Uyes ONO 1.7 U UYes 0 N U U UYes ONO U CJ UYes ONO (_ -) UYes ONO U ❑ ❑Yes CJ No 1 ❑ UYes ONO U U UYes ONO U U UYes ONO 1 es UNo 1. -) ❑ UYes ONO U (_]Yes ONO r r U )_UYes I_JNo Yes UNo j_.lYes j_-)No cl 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change U U Uyes ONO 1.7 U UYes 0 N U U UYes ONO U CJ UYes ONO (_ -) UYes ONO U ❑ ❑Yes CJ No 1 ❑ UYes ONO U U UYes ONO U U UYes ONO 1 es UNo 1. -) ❑ UYes ONO U (_]Yes ONO r r U )_UYes I_JNo Yes UNo j_.lYes j_-)No IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION 14. Will there be an effect to e Examples that would apply • Alteration of present patterns • I'ropOsed Action will result in • Other impacts: _ IMPACT xisling transportation systems? 1::1N0 OYES to column 2 r ` Of rnovenrent of People and /or goods. major traffic problems. ON ENERGY '15. Will proposed action affect the community's sources of f( I or energy supply? ONO OYES Examples that would apply to column 2 • Proposed Action will cause a greater than 5% increase in the use of ��any form of energy in the municipality. • Proposed Action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two family residences or to serve a major commercial or industrial use. • Other impacts: _ -- NOISE AND ODOR IMPACTS _16. Will there be objectionable odors, noise, or vibraXN as a result Of the Proposed Action? O U l'ES Examples that would apply to column Z • 131asling within 11,500 feet of a hospital, school or other sensitive facility. ° Odors will occur routinely (more than one hour per day). • Proposed Action will produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels for noise Outside of structures. • Proposed. Action will remove natural barriers that would act as a noise screen. • Other impacts:_ __ IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH 11. Will Proposed Action affect Public health and safely? �No C1YES Examples that would apply to colurtrn 2 • 1roposed Action stay cause a risk of explosion or release of Irgzardous substances (i.e. oil, pesticides, chemicals, radiation, etc.) in the event of accident or upset conditions, or there may be a chronic low level discharge or emission. • Proposed Action nray result in the burial of "hazardous wastes" in any form (i e. tc.rxic, Poisonous, highly reactive, ra(lioactive, irritating, infectious, etc:.) Storage facilities for one million or more gallons of liclui(icd natural as or other flammable liquids. Proposed a(-.lion miry result rn the excavation or other disturbance Within 21000 feet of a site usc(1 fur the dislrusal of solid or hazardous waste. • Other inrpac:ts: 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact ProJect Change ❑ Yes ONO O Yes ONO U ❑ Dyes ONO �l +[-J O Dyes ONO 0 Dyes ONO L-.) I. Ll I Oyes ONO j -1 I ❑ I ❑Yes ONO -) Cl El yes ONO C.] 0 Dyes ONO Ll ❑ ❑Yes ONO Ll ❑ Oyes ONO U Ll ❑Yes ONO UYes ❑No (__)Yes L)No [_J Yes [_)r4o L =:]Yes j tqo 10 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact ProJect Change ❑ Yes ONO O Yes ONO U ❑ Dyes ONO �l +[-J O Dyes ONO 0 Dyes ONO L-.) I. Ll I Oyes ONO j -1 I ❑ I ❑Yes ONO -) Cl El yes ONO C.] 0 Dyes ONO Ll ❑ ❑Yes ONO Ll ❑ Oyes ONO U Ll ❑Yes ONO UYes ❑No (__)Yes L)No [_J Yes [_)r4o L =:]Yes j tqo 0 IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD 18. Will Proposed action affect lire character of lire existing c onuminily? Examples that would aPPly to column 2 UNO LIVES �/ • 1110 permanent Impulation of the city, town or village in which the project is located is likely to grow by "lore than 5 °6 • the municipal budget for capital expenditures or operating services will increase by more than 5 0/6 per year as a result of this project. • Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans or goals. • Proposed action will cause a change'in the density of land use �• Proposed Action will replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures or areas of historic importance to the conlnluni(y, • Development will create a dernand for additional community services (e.g. schools, police and fire, etc.) �• Proposed Action will set an important precedent for future projects. �.. Proposes) Action will create or eliminate employment. • Other 19 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change ❑ ❑Yes ❑No U El Yes ❑No U Dyes ONo Cj Dyes ❑No (A' U Li Dyes ONo ❑Yes ❑No i —j P(es UNo C7 0Yes C)No lJ O ❑Yes ❑No Is there, or is there likely to be, Public controversy related to Potential adverse environmental impacts? LINO I.L- ES 41 It an Action tion In Part 2 Is Identified as a Potential Large Impact or Ir You Cannot Determine the Magnitude of Impact, Proceed to Part 3 Part 3— EVALUATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPACTS Responsibility of Lead Agency Part 3 must be prepared if one or "tore imPacl(s) is considered to be polenlially large, even if the irnpacl(s) may be mitigated. Instructions Discuss the following for each impact identified in Column 2 of Part 2: 1 . Briefly describe the inlPact. 2. Describe (if applicabt <j bow lh0 i"'Pac t could be. nriligated or reduced tc.r a small to moderate impact by project change(s). 3 Rased on t11e inforntalion available, decide if it is reasonable rto concitide that this impact is it. to answer the question of importance, consider: mportan • the probability of the irnPacl occurring • the duration of the impact • its irreversibility, ine:lucling PerrnanenllV lost resources of value • Whellrer the impact can or will be controlled • 1110 .regional conseclrrence of the impact • Its Polenli ;ll diveri;ence from Incal needs and goals • Who known objecliolrs to lire iuojcct rcl;rtc to Ibis inrpact. (Continue on all,ichnrenls) 0 PART 2 - PROJECT IMPACTS AND THEIR MAGNITUDE Review Officer Joseph Lalley A copy of the form is attached as completed by the review officer. Each question was read aloud with discussion concerning mitigation measures where necessary. The following are the Planning Board's recommendation for mitigation where an impact was indicated. IMPACT ON LAND 1 (A) Any construction on slopes of 15% or greater. SMALL to MODERATE IMPACT PROJECT TAKES ADVANTAGE OF EXISTING CONTOURS TO MINIMIZE CONSTRUCTIONS ON SLOPS GREATER THAN 15 %. IMPACT ON WATER _ 3 (E) Other impacts: drainage to Fall Creek is DRAINAGE TO FALL CREEK DESIGN STUDY UNDERWAY PROJECT IS WORKING WITH DEC, 4 (C) Other impacts. MODIFICATIONS TO POND - IMPROVEMENT TO INCREASE STORM WATER RUNOFF TO 100 YEAR + FLOOD REQUIREMENT. 5 (G) Proposed action would use water in excess of 20,000 gallons per day GREATER THAN 209000 GALLONS PER DAY - WILL USE MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER, 6 (A) Proposed Action would change flood water flows REDESIGN OF THE DRAINAGE TO FALL CREEK - SEEN AS AN IMPROVEMENT, Page 4 of 7 ® 6 (B) Proposed Action may cause substantial erosion PROPER MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION TO MINIMIZE EROSION - RE - VEGETATION AFTER CONSTRUCTION IMPACT ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS 8 (c) Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year, other than for agricultural purposes LIMITED TO INTERIOR APPLICATION FOR PEST CONTROL- SEEN AS A VERY MINIMAL IMPACT. IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION 14 (A) Alteration of present patterns of movement of people and /or goods AND 14 (B) Proposed Action will result in major traffic problems DIRECT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO SITE - INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF DROP OFF /PICK UP AREAS ADDITION OF 78 CARS IN PEAK HOURS - SUGGESTING THAT MT. PLEASANT ENTRANCE BE ONE WAY WESTBOUND - EXAMINE ADDITION OF STOP LIGHT SOMEWHERE ALONG RT 366 WITH NYSDOT. IMPACT ON ENERGY 15 (b) Proposed Action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two family residences or to serve a major commercial or industrial use ADDITION OF ENERGY TRANSMISSIONS FACILITIES - MINIMAL IMPACT THAT ALL UTILITIES WILL BE UNDERGROUND IS SEEN AS AN ADEQUATE MITIGATION. Page 5 of 7 • RAPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMIMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD 18 (F) Development will create a demand for additional community services (e.g. schools, police and fire, etc.) FIRE - SPONSORS HAVE MET WITH VARNA FIRE DEPARTMENT AND WILL COMPLETE DRIVEWAY AND INFRASTRUCTURE , e.g. FIRE HYDRANTS AS PART OF PHASE 1. WILL CREATE AND MAINTAIN FIRE LANES AND ALSO HAVE DRY HYDRANT FROM POND AS PART OF PHASE 1. (G) Proposed Action will set an important precedent for future projects ANY SIGNIFICANT PROJECT CAN SET A STANDARD - MITIGATION POSSIBLE BY INCLUDING PLANNING BOARD IN REVIEW PROCESS AND MEETINGS WITH AGENCIES, e.g. VARNA FIRE DEPARTMENT, T -CAT AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, e.g. VARNA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. (H) Proposed Action will create or eliminate employment I*-- WILL ADD APPROXIMATELY 20 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT JOBS - THIS IS SEEN AS A GOOD THING. 19 Is there, or is there likely to be, public controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts? THERE HAS BEEN AND MITIGATION INCLUDE MEETINGS WITH PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY AND ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED MITIGATION ABOVE. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Page 6 of 7