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Home My WebLink AboutGroton South Main St North Parcel Full EAF Part 1 7-29-2024Page 1 of 13 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 DSSOLFDQWRUproject sponsor to verify that the information contained in Part 1is accurate and complete. A. Project and $SSOLFDQWSponsor Information. Name of Action or Project: Project Location (describe, and attach a general location map): Brief Description of Proposed Action (include purpose or need): Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Project Contact (if not same as sponsor; give name and title/role): Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: NY Groton I (South Main Street), LLC - Commercial Solar Project South Main Street/CR-169, Town of Groton, Tompkins County NY (Tax Map No. 26.-1-25.22) The proposed action includes the development of an approximately 5-megawatt of alternating current (MW AC) ground-mounted solar facility on a 102.2±- acre site located along the northeast and southwest sides of South Main Street (hereinafter “subject property”). The proposed action would occur on the northeast side of South Main Street, which comprises approximately 97.13 acres of the site. The owners would lease 25.03± acres of the subject property to the applicant (i.e., NY Groton I [South Main Street], LLC). The area of disturbance for the proposed action would be approximately 32.78± acres. The proposed action would situate the solar facility near the eastern and southern portions of the subject property along the northeast side of South Main Street. The proposed development would include solar modules with a maximum height of 15 feet, the installation of an eight (8)-foot-high deer fence around the proposed solar facility, two (2) concrete equipment pads to house electrical equipment (i.e., two [2] inverters and two [2] transformers), electric utility lines to connect the solar panels to the existing distribution power line along the south side of the subject property as well as the planting of a vegetative screen consisting of approximately 40 Leyland Cypress trees along the southwest portion of the site. The proposed action would also include the construction of a gravel access road from South Main Street. All solar power generated by the proposed action would be sold as Community Distributed Generation. This program allows subscribed participants to share the benefits of clean energy production. According to the applicant, a mix of residential and commercial customers, specifically New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), would be able to receive a share of the solar power generated by the proposed action as well as a discount off their electricity bills. NY Groton I (South Main Street), LLC attn: Mollie Messenger (646) 998-6495 mollie.messenger@delawareriversolar.com P.O. Box 384 Callicoon NY 12783 James Young N/A N/A 3105 N Triphammer Rd, Suite 1 Lansing NY 14882 Page 2 of 13 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) Required Application Date (Actual or projected) a. City&RXQVHOTown%RDUG,Yes No 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 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?Yes No ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? Yes No iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? Yes No 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 Yes No only approval(s) which must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed? x If Yes, complete sections C, F and G. x 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 Yes No would be located? b.Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district (for example: Greenway Yes No Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA); designated State or Federal heritage area; watershed management plan; or other?) If Yes, identify the plan(s): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan, Yes No or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan? If Yes, identify the plan(s): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ✔Town of Groton Town Board - Special Permit and Solar Permit TBD ✔Town of Groton Planning Board - Site Plan Approval TBD ✔ ✔Town of Groton Code Enforcement Officer - Building Permit TBD ✔Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability - GML 239 Referral Tompkins County Highway Department - Highway Work Permit and Driveway Permit TBD ✔ ✔NYSDEC - SPDES General Permit for Construction Activity; NYSERDA/NYSDAM - Partial Funding (NY-Sun Incentive Program) TBD ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan Page 3 of 13 C.3. Zoning a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance. Yes No If Yes, what is the zoning classification(s) including any applicable overlay district? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? Yes No c. Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action? Yes No If Yes, i.What is the proposed new zoning for the site? ___________________________________________________________________ C.4. Existing community services. a. In what school district is the project site located? ________________________________________________________________ b. What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ c. Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ d. What parks serve the project site? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 __________ Yes No _____ months _____ _____ month _____ year HWill WKHproposed action be constructed in multiple phases? LIf No, anticipated period of construction: LLIf Yes: x Total number of phases anticipated x Anticipated commencement date of phase 1 (including demolition) x Anticipated completion date of final phase _____ month _____year x Generally describe connections or relationships among phases, including any contingencies where progress of one phase may determine timing or duration of future phases: _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ✔ The subject property is within the Rural Agricultural (RA) Zoning District. ✔ ✔ Groton Central School District Town of Groton Police Department; New York State Police; Tompkins County Sheriffs Department Groton Fire Department and McLean Fire District provide both fire protection and emergency medical services. N/A - the proposed use includes a commercial solar facility. 102.2± 32.78± 160.93± ✔ ✔ ✔ 5 Commercial solar energy facility (The property owner would lease 25.03± acres of the subject property to the applicant.) (The proposed action may include an additional 5.1± acres of trees that would be cut and/or topped to prevent panel shading.) Page 4 of 13 f. Does the project include new residential uses? Yes No If Yes, show numbers of units proposed. One Family Two Family Three Family Multiple Family (four or more) Initial Phase ___________ ___________ ____________ ________________________ At completion of all phases ___________ ___________ ____________ ________________________ g. Does the proposed action include new non-residential construction (including expansions)? Yes No If Yes, i. Total number of structures ___________ ii.Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure: ________height; ________width; and _______ length iii.Approximate extent of building space to be heated or cooled: ______________________ square feet h. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that will result in the impoundment of any Yes No liquids, such as creation of a water supply, reservoir, pond, lake, waste lagoon or other storage? If Yes, i.Purpose of the impoundment: ________________________________________________________________________________ ii.If a water impoundment, the principal source of the water: Ground water Surface water streams Other specify: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.If other than water, identify the type of impounded/contained liquids and their source. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iv.Approximate size of the proposed impoundment. Volume: ____________ million gallons; surface area: ____________ acres v.Dimensions of the proposed dam or impounding structure: ________ height; _______ length vi.Construction method/materials for the proposed dam or impounding structure (e.g., earth fill, rock, wood, concrete): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ D.2. Project Operations a. Does the proposed action include any excavation, mining, or dredging, during construction, operations, or both? Yes No (Not including general site preparation, grading or installation of utilities or foundations where all excavated materials will remain onsite) If Yes: i .What is the purpose of the excavation or dredging? _______________________________________________________________ ii.How much material (including rock, earth, sediments, etc.) is proposed to be removed from the site? x Volume (specify tons or cubic yards): ____________________________________________ x Over what duration of time? ____________________________________________________ iii.Describe nature and characteristics of materials to be excavated or dredged, and plans to use, manage or dispose of them. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iv.Will there be onsite dewatering or processing of excavated materials? Yes No If yes, describe. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ v.What is the total area to be dredged or excavated? _____________________________________acres vi.What is the maximum area to be worked at any one time? _______________________________ acres vii.What would be the maximum depth of excavation or dredging? __________________________ feet viii.Will the excavation require blasting? Yes No ix.Summarize site reclamation goals and plan: _____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b. Would the proposed action cause or result in alteration of, increase or decrease in size of, or encroachment Yes No into any existing wetland, waterbody, shoreline, beach or adjacent area? If Yes: i.Identify the wetland or waterbody which would be affected (by name, water index number, wetland map number or geographic description): ______________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ✔ ✔ 11,664± solar modules 15± feet 3.8± feet 7.9± feet 0 ✔ Five (5) rain gardens ✔ Stormwater runoff *0.069± *0.17± **1± ft- 2± ft **1,457± ft The proposed rain gardens would be excavated and seeded with ERNST Rain Garden Seed Mix. ✔ ✔ *The volume and surface area indicated above is the total volume and surface area for all proposed five (5) rain gardens. **The proposed action includes five (5) rain gardens with varying heights ranging from approximately one (1) foot to two (2) feet, and varying lengths totaling 1,457± feet. (The longest string of solar modules would be 549± feet in length.) Page 5 of 13 ii. iii. Describe how the proposed action would affect that waterbody or wetland, e.g. excavation, fill, placement of structures, or alteration of channels, banks and shorelines. Indicate extent of activities, alterations and additions in square feet or acres: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Will WKHproposed action cause or result in disturbance to bottom sediments?Yes No If Yes, describe: __________________________________________________________________________________________ iv.Will WKHproposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation? Yes No If Yes: x aFUHV of DTXDWLFvegetation proposed to be removed ___________________________________________________________ x H[SHFWHG acreage of aquatic vegetation remaining after project completion________________________________________ x purpose of proposed removal (e.g. beach clearing, invasive species control, boat access): ____________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ x proposed method of plant removal: ________________________________________________________________________ x if chemical/herbicide treatment will be used, specify product(s): _________________________________________________ v.Describe any proposed reclamation/mitigation following disturbance: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ c. Will the proposed action use, or create a new demand for water? Yes No If Yes: i.Total anticipated water usage/demand per day: __________________________ gallons/day ii.Will the proposed action obtain water from an existing public water supply? Yes No If Yes: x Name of district or service area: _________________________________________________________________________ x Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal? Yes No x Is the project site in the existing district? Yes No x Is expansion of the district needed? Yes No x Do existing lines serve the project site? Yes No iii.Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to supply the project? Yes No If Yes: x Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: ________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ x Source(s) of supply for the district: ________________________________________________________________________ iv.Is a new water supply district or service area proposed to be formed to serve the project site? Yes No If, Yes: x Applicant/sponsor for new district: ________________________________________________________________________ x Date application submitted or anticipated: __________________________________________________________________ x Proposed source(s) of supply for new district: _______________________________________________________________ v.If a public water supply will not be used, describe plans to provide water supply for the project: ___________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ vi. If water supply will be from wells (public or private),ZKDWLVWKHmaximum pumping capacity: _______ gallons/minute. d. Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? Yes No If Yes: i.Total anticipated liquid waste generation per day: _______________ gallons/day ii.Nature of liquid wastes to be generated (e.g., sanitary wastewater, industrial; if combination, describe all components and approximate volumes or proportions of each): __________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Will the proposed action use any existing public wastewater treatment facilities? Yes No If Yes: x Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used: _____________________________________________________________ x Name of district: ______________________________________________________________________________________ x Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project? Yes No x Is the project site in the existing district? Yes No x Is expansion of the district needed? Yes No ✔ ✔ Page 6 of 13 Yes No x Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? x Will Dline extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project? Yes No If Yes: x Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ iv.Will a new wastewater (sewage) treatment district be formed to serve the project site? Yes No If Yes: x Applicant/sponsor for new district: ____________________________________________________________________ x Date application submitted or anticipated: _______________________________________________________________ x What is the receiving water for the wastewater discharge? __________________________________________________ v.If public facilities will not be used, describe plans to provide wastewater treatment for the project, including specifying proposed receiving water (name and classification if surface discharge or describe subsurface disposal plans): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ vi.Describe any plans or designs to capture, recycle or reuse liquid waste: _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ e. Will the proposed action disturb more than one acre and create stormwater runoff, either from new point Yes No sources (i.e. ditches, pipes, swales, curbs, gutters or other concentrated flows of stormwater) or non-point source (i.e. sheet flow) during construction or post construction? If Yes: i.How much impervious surface will the project create in relation to total size of project parcel? _____ Square feet or _____ acres (impervious surface) _____ Square feet or _____ acres (parcel size) ii.Describe types of new point sources. __________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Where will the stormwater runoff be directed (i.e. on-site stormwater management facility/structures, adjacent properties, groundwater, on-site surface water or off-site surface waters)? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ x If to surface waters, identify receiving water bodies or wetlands: ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ x Will stormwater runoff flow to adjacent properties? Yes No iv.Does WKHproposed plan minimize impervious surfaces, use pervious materials or collect and re-use stormwater? Yes No f. Does the proposed action include, or will it use on-site, one or more sources of air emissions, including fuel Yes No combustion, waste incineration, or other processes or operations? If Yes, identify: i. Mobile sources during project operations (e.g., heavy equipment, fleet or delivery vehicles) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Stationary sources during construction (e.g., power generation, structural heating, batch plant, crushers) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Stationary sources during operations (e.g., process emissions, large boilers, electric generation) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ g. Will any air emission sources named in D.2.f (above), require a NY State Air Registration, Air Facility Permit, Yes No or Federal Clean Air Act Title IV or Title V Permit? If Yes: i.Is the project site located in an Air quality non-attainment area? (Area routinely or periodically fails to meet Yes No ambient air quality standards for all or some parts of the year) ii.In addition to emissions as calculated in the application, the project will generate: x ___________Tons/year (VKRUWWRQV) of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) x ___________Tons/year (VKRUWWRQV) of Nitrous Oxide (N22) x ___________Tons/year (VKRUWWRQV) of Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) x ___________Tons/year (VKRUWWRQV) of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) x ___________Tons/year (VKRUWWRQV) of Carbon Dioxide equivalent of HydrofloXrocarbons (H)&V) x ___________Tons/year (VKRUWWRQV) of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) ✔ 1.15±* 102.2± Solar modules, concrete equipment pads, footings and gravel access road (with fire apparatus/turnaround). rain gardens designed for a one (1)-inch storm event. Stormwater runoff would flow towards the drainage swale located near the proposed access road andtherain gardens located on the western, southern and northern portions of the solar facility and the stream located on the northwest portion of the subject property. the rain gardens would flow towards the stream located on the northwest portion of the site and the wetlands located in the southern portion of the site. It is anticipated that the proposed action would not result in a change of flow to this stream as compared to pre-construction conditions. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Overflow stormwater runoff beyond a one (1)-inch storm event from The proposed design would include water bars, one (1) drainage swale and five (5) *Upon implementation of the proposed action, 1.05± acres of gravel would be installed for the proposed access road, which includes the fire apparatus access road. **The proposed access road would consist of gravel which is a pervious material, thus the proposed development minimizes impervious surfaces. ** Page 7 of 13 h. Will the proposed action generate or emit methane (including, but not limited to, sewage treatment plants, Yes No landfills, composting facilities)? If Yes: i.Estimate methane generation in tons/year (metric): ________________________________________________________________ ii. Describe any methane capture, control or elimination measures included in project design (e.g., combustion to generate heat or electricity, flaring): ________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ i. Will the proposed action result in the release of air pollutants from open-air operations or processes, such as Yes No quarry or landfill operations? If Yes: Describe operations and nature of emissions (e.g., diesel exhaust, rock particulates/dust): _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ j. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels or generate substantial Yes No new demand for transportation facilities or services? If Yes: i.When is the peak traffic expected (Check all that apply): Morning Evening Weekend Randomly between hours of __________ to ________. ii.For commercial activities only, projected number of truck trips/dayDQGW\SHHJVHPLWUDLOHUVDQGGXPSWUXFNVBBBBBBBBBBBBB LLL LY v. Parking spaces: Existing _____________BBBBBBProposed ___________ Net increase/decrease _____________BBBBBBBB 'RHVWKHSURSRVHGDFWLRQLQFOXGHDQ\VKDUHGXVHSDUNLQJ"<HV1R Yes No vi.Are public/private transportation service(s) or facilities available within ½ mile of the proposed site? vii Will the proposed action include access to public transportation or accommodations for use of hybrid, electric Yes No or other alternative fueled vehicles? viii.Will the proposed action include plans for pedestrian or bicycle accommodations for connections to existing Yes No pedestrian or bicycle routes? k. Will the proposed action (for commercial or industrial projects only) generate new or additional demand Yes No for energy? If Yes: i.Estimate annual electricity demand during operation of the proposed action: ____________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Anticipated sources/suppliers of electricity for the project (e.g., on-site combustion, on-site renewable, via grid/local utility, or other): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Will the proposed action require a new, or an upgrade to an existing substation? Yes No l. Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply. i. During Construction:ii.During Operations: x Monday - Friday: _________________________x Monday - Friday: ____________________________ x Saturday: ________________________________x Saturday: ___________________________________ x Sunday: _________________________________x Sunday: ____________________________________ x Holidays: ________________________________x Holidays: ___________________________________ ,IWKHSURSRVHGDFWLRQLQFOXGHVDQ\PRGLILFDWLRQRIH[LVWLQJURDGVFUHDWLRQRIQHZURDGVRUFKDQJHLQH[LVWLQJDFFHVVGHVFULEH BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 8:00am-6:00pm 8:00am-6:00pm N/A N/A 24/7* 24/7* 24/7* 24/7* *The site would not be occupied 24/7. It would be remotely monitored and inspections would occur as needed to ensure a properly maintained site. Page 8 of 13 m. Will the proposed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction, Yes No operation, or both? If yes: i.Provide details including sources, time of day and duration: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Will WKHproposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen? Yes No Describe: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ n.Wthill propeosactioed havneoutd lighoor ting? Yes No If yes: i.Describe source(s), location(s), height of fixture(s), direction/aim, and proximity to nearest occupied structures: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a light barrier or screen? Yes No Describe: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ o.Does the proposed action have the potential to produce odors for more than one hour per day? Yes No If Yes, describe possible sources, potential frequency and duration of odor emissions, and proximity to nearest occupied structures: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ p. Yes No Will the proposed action include any bulk storage of petroleum (FRPELQHGFDSDFLW\RIover 1,100 gallons) or chemical productsJDOORQVLQDERYHJURXQGVWRUDJHRUDQ\DPRXQWLQXQGHUJURXQGVWRUDJH? If Yes: LProduct(s) to be stored ______________________________________________________________________________________ LLVolume(s) ______ per unit time ___________ (e.g., month, year) LLLGenerally describe WKHproposed storage facilities________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ q. Will the proposed action (commercial, industrial and recreational projects only) use pesticides (i.e., herbicides, Yes No insecticides) during construction or operation? If Yes: i.Describe proposed treatment(s): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Will the proposed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices? Yes No r. Will the proposed action (commercial or industrial projects only) involve or require the management or disposal Yes No of solid waste (excluding hazardous materials)? If Yes: i.Describe any solid waste(s) to be generated during construction or operation of the facility: x Construction: ____________________ tons per ________________ (unit of time) x Operation : ____________________ tons per ________________ (unit of time) ii.Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of materials to avoid disposal as solid waste: x Construction: ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ x Operation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Proposed disposal methods/facilities for solid waste generated on-site: x Construction: ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ x Operation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ✔ Temporary noise during construction would be expected. Construction would occur during non-sensitive hours (8:00am-6:00pm Monday through Saturday with no construction on Sundays or holidays). ✔ The project area would result in the clearing of 15.40± acres of woodland for the proposed solar facility. However, upon implementation of the proposed action, 41.46± acres of woodland would remain. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 0.1* 0 month According to the applicant, waste would consist of office waste and cardboard items from deliveries, which would be recycled to the maximum extent practicable. N/A A refuse container would be placed on-site during construction and would be emptied by a licensed hauler as needed. N/A *According to the applicant, this value is based on previous development of existing solar facilities. Page 9 of 13 s. Does the proposed action include construction or modification of a solid waste management facility? Yes No If Yes: i.Type of management or handling of waste proposed for the site (e.g., recycling or transfer station, composting, landfill, or other disposal activities): ___________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Anticipated rate of disposal/processing: x ________ Tons/month, if transfer or other non-combustion/thermal treatment, or x ________ Tons/hour, if combustion or thermal treatment iii.If landfill, anticipated site life: ________________________________ years t.Will WKHproposed action at the site involve the commercial generation, treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous Yes No waste? If Yes: i.Name(s) of all hazardous wastes or constituents to be generated, handled or managed at facility: ___________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Generally describe processes or activities involving hazardous wastes or constituents: ___________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Specify amount to be handled or generated _____ tons/month iv.Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of hazardous constituents: ____________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ v.Will any hazardous wastes be disposed at an existing offsite hazardous waste facility? Yes No If Yes: provide name and location of facility: _______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If No: describe proposed management of any hazardous wastes which will not be sent to a hazardous waste facility: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E. Site and Setting of Proposed Action E.1. Land uses on and surrounding the project site a. Existing land uses. i.Check all uses that occur on, adjoining and near the project site. Urban Industrial Commercial Residential (suburban) Rural (non-farm) Forest Agriculture Aquatic Other (specify): ____________________________________ ii.If mix of uses, generally describe: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b. Land uses and covertypes on the project site. Land use or Covertype Current Acreage Acreage After Project Completion Change (Acres +/-) x Roads, buildings, and other paved or impervious surfaces x Forested x Meadows, grasslands or brushlands (non- agricultural, including abandoned agricultural) x Agricultural (includes active orchards, field, greenhouse etc.) x Surface water features (lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, etc.) x Wetlands (freshwater or tidal) x Non-vegetated (bare rock, earth or fill) x Other Describe: _______________________________ ________________________________________ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ ✔✔✔Institutional (Groton Elementary School) The subject property is currently inactive agricultural land with surrounding residential, institutional and agricultural land uses, as well as forested areas. 0.09± 1.15±*+1.06 56.86± 41.46± -15.40 7.21±5.49± -1.72 33.30± 17.64± -15.66 1.01± 1.01± 0 3.73±3.73± 0 000 Landscaping/seeded areas (inclusive of rain gardens) 0 31.72± +31.72 *Upon implementation of the proposed action, 1.05± acres of gravel would be installed for the proposed access road, which would include the fire apparatus access road. Page 10 of 13 c. Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation? Yes No i.If Yes: explain: __________________________________________________________________________________________ d. Are there any facilities serving children, the elderly, people with disabilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, licensed Yes No day care centers, or group homes) within 1500 feet of the project site? If Yes, i.Identify Facilities: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ e. Does the project site contain an existing dam? Yes No If Yes: i.Dimensions of the dam and impoundment: x Dam height: _________________________________ feet x Dam length: _________________________________ feet x Surface area: _________________________________ acres x Volume impounded: _______________________________ gallons OR acre-feet ii.Dam=s existing hazard classification: _________________________________________________________________________ iii.Provide date and summarize results of last inspection: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ f. Has the project site ever been used as a municipal, commercial or industrial solid waste management facility, Yes No or does the project site adjoin property which is now, or was at one time, used as a solid waste management facility? If Yes: i. Has the facility been formally closed? Yes No x If yes, cite sources/documentation: _______________________________________________________________________ ii.Describe the location of the project site relative to the boundaries of the solid waste management facility: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Describe any development constraints due to the prior solid waste activities: __________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ g. Have hazardous wastes been generated, treated and/or disposed of at the site, or does the project site adjoin Yes No property which is now or was at one time used to commercially treat, store and/or dispose of hazardous waste? If Yes: i.Describe waste(s) handled and waste management activities, including approximate time when activities occurred: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ h. Potential contamination history. Has there been a reported spill at the proposed project site, or have any Yes No remedial actions been conducted at or adjacent to the proposed site? If Yes: i.Is any portion of the site listed on the NYSDEC Spills Incidents database or Environmental Site Yes No Remediation database? Check all that apply: Yes – Spills Incidents database Provide DEC ID number(s): ________________________________ Yes – Environmental Site Remediation database Provide DEC ID number(s): ________________________________ Neither database ii.If site has been subject of RCRA corrective activities, describe control measures:_______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Is the project within 2000 feet of any site in the NYSDEC Environmental Site Remediation database? Yes No If yes, provide DEC ID number(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ iv.If yes to (i), (ii) or (iii) above, describe current status of site(s): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ✔ ✔ Groton Elementary School is located approximately 830 feet northwest of the subject property. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Page 11 of 13 v.Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses? Yes No x If yes, DEC site ID number: ____________________________________________________________________________ x Describe the type of institutional control (e.g., deed restriction or easement): ____________________________________ x Describe any use limitations: ___________________________________________________________________________ x Describe any engineering controls: _______________________________________________________________________ x Will the project affect the institutional or engineering controls in place? Yes No x Explain: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ E.2. Natural Resources On or Near Project Site a. What is the average depth to bedrock on the project site? ________________ feet b. Are there bedrock outcroppings on the project site? Yes No If Yes, what proportion of the site is comprised of bedrock outcroppings? __________________% c. Predominant soil type(s) present on project site: ___________________________ __________% ___________________________ __________% ____________________________ __________% d. What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: _________ feet e. Drainage status of project site soils: Well Drained: _____% of Vite Moderately Well Drained: _____% of site Poorly Drained _____% of Vite f. Approximate proportion of proposed action site with slopes: 0-10%: _____% of site 10-15%: _____% of site 15% or greater: _____% of site g. Are there any unique geologic features on the project site? Yes No If Yes, describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ h. Surface water features. i.Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies (including streams, rivers, Yes No ponds or lakes)? ii.Do any wetlands or other waterbodies adjoin the project site? Yes No If Yes to either i or ii, continue. If No, skip to E.2.i. iii.Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies within or adjoining the project site regulated by any federal, Yes No state or local agency? iv.For each identified UHJXODWHGwetland and waterbody on the project site, provide the following information x Streams:Name ____________________________________________ Classification _______________________ Lakes or Ponds: Name ____________________________________________ Classification _______________________t Wetlands:Name ____________________________________________ Approximate Size ___________________ Wetland No. (if regulated by DEC) _____________________________ v.Are any of the above water bodies listed in the most recent compilation of NYS water quality-impaired Yes No waterbodies? If yes, name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired: _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ i. Is the project site in a designatedFloodway? Yes No j. Is the project site in the 100year Floodplain? Yes No k. Is the project site in the 500year Floodplain? Yes No l. Is the project site located over, or immediately adjoining, a primary, principal or sole source aquifer? Yes No If Yes: i.Name of aquifer: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Subject Property**Project Area**92% of Project Area 1% of Project Area 7% of Project Area Howard gravelly loam (HdC), 5-15% slopes = 34% of Project Area Bath and Valois soils (BgC), 5-15% slopes = 33% of Project Area Howard gravelly loam (HdD),15-25% slopes = 26% of Project Area Project Area** Subject Property** Subject Property**41% of Project Area 33% of Project Area 26% of Project Area Project Area** ✔ 8± ✔ Howard gravelly loam (HdD), 15-25% slopes 22 Bath and Valois soils (BgC), 5-15% slopes 17 Phelps gravelly silt loam (PhB), 3-8% slopes 15 10± ✔57 ✔28 ✔15 ✔43 ✔32 ✔25 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ C898-93, 898-97 Federal Waters, Federal Waters, Federal Waters,...***See below ✔ Name - Pollutants - Uses:Owasco Inlet, Upper, and tribs – Nutrients – Aquatic Life ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Principal Aquifer below grade surface* ***The EAF Mapper indicates the presence of federal waterbodies on or adjoining the subject property. Review of the NYSDEC Environmental Resource Mapper indicates that the subject property contains a Stream regulated as 898-93 and classified as C (i.e., for fisheries and non-contact activities). Additionally, a Stream regulated as 898-97 and also classified as C is located approximately 420 feet south of the subject property. Stream 898-93 is identified on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) Mapper as a 7.43-acre Riverine classified as R4SBC and Stream 898-97 is identified on the NWI Mapper as a 5.53-acre Riverine classified as R4SBC. The NWI Mapper also indicates the presence of a 0.38-acre and 1.20-acre Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland both classified as PSS1E, as well as a 0.27-acre Freshwater Emergent Wetland, which is classified as PEM1E. These three (3) wetlands are located to the adjacent east of the subject property. *There are areas on the northeastern portion of the subject property with perched water at approximately seven (7) feet below grade surface. below grade surface **Source: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) Web Soil Survey Page 12 of 13 m. Identify the predominant wildlife species that occupy or use the project site: ______________________________ ______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________________ n. Does the project site contain a designated significant natural community? Yes No If Yes: i.Describe the habitat/community (composition, function, and basis for designation): _____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Source(s) of description or evaluation: ________________________________________________________________________ iii.Extent of community/habitat: x Currently: ______________________ acres x Following completion of project as proposed: _____________________ acres x Gain or loss (indicate + or -): ______________________ acres o. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by the federal government or NYS as Yes No endangered or threatened, or does it contain any areas identified as habitat for an endangered or threatened species? p. Does the project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by NYS as rare, or as a species of Yes No special concern? q. Is the project site or adjoining area currently used for hunting, trapping, fishing or shell fishing? Yes No If yes, give a brief description of how the proposed action may affect that use: ___________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E.3. Designated Public Resources On or Near Project Site a. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in a designated agricultural district certified pursuant to Yes No Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 304? If Yes, provide county plus district name/number: _________________________________________________________________ b. Are agricultural lands consisting of highly productive soils present? Yes No i.If Yes: acreage(s) on project site? ___________________________________________________________________________ ii.Source(s) of soil rating(s): _________________________________________________________________________________ c. Does the project site contain all or part of, or is it substantially contiguous to, a registered National Yes No Natural Landmark? If Yes: i.Nature of the natural landmark: Biological Community Geological Feature ii.Provide brief description of landmark, including values behind designation and approximate size/extent: ___________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ d. Is the project site located in or does it adjoin a state listed Critical Environmental Area? Yes No If Yes: i.CEA name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ii.Basis for designation: _____________________________________________________________________________________ iii.Designating agency and date: ______________________________________________________________________________ ,I<HV L6SHFLHVDQGOLVWLQJHQGDQJHUHGRUWKUHDWHQHGBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB ,I<HV L6SHFLHVDQGOLVWLQJBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Grey squirrels White-tailed deer Rabbits Raccoons Field rodents ✔ ✔ adjacent to an area designated as Rare Plants or Animals. Additionally, review of the USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) tool indicates that the endangered Northern Long Eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis) and candidate (for listing) Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) may occur within the subject property, but no critical habitat has been designated for this species. The USFWS IPaC Report is attached. ✔ of special concern, were identified as known or expected to be on or near the subject property. The USFWS IPaC Report is attached. ✔ The subject property is occasionally used for hunting. Upon implementation of the proposed action, no future hunting would occur on the solar project site. ✔ TOMP001 ✔ **See below NYSERDA 2022 Soils Data; USDA NRCS Web Soil Survey ✔ ✔ *Pursuant to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Environmental Resource Mapper, the subject property is not within or adjacent to an area designated as a significant natural community. Additionally, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) tool did not indicate that the subject property is within or adjacent to a significant natural community. The USFWS IPaC Report is attached. **The subject property contains 29± acres of Soil Groups 2 and 3. The project area contains 0.43± acre of Soil Group 3. Upon implementation of the proposed action, only 0.43± acre of Soil Group 3 would be disturbed as part of the proposed action. * Pursuant to the NYSDEC Environmental Resource Mapper, the subject property is not within or adjacent to an area designated as Rare Plants or Animals. Additionally, review of the USFWS IPaC tool indicates that no rare species, or species Pursuant to the NYSDEC Environmental Resource Mapper, the subject property is not within or Page 13 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 onWKH1DWLRQDORU6WDWH5HJLVWHUof Historic PODFHVRUWKDWKDVEHHQ GHWHUPLQHGE\WKH&RPPLVVLRQHURIWKH1<6 2IILFHRI3DUNV5HFUHDWLRQDQG+LVWRULF3UHVHUYDWLRQWREHHOLJLEOHIRUOLVWLQJRQWKH6WDWH5HJLVWHU of Historic Places? If Yes: i.Nature of historic/archaeological resource: 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. Yes No ,Vthe project site ZLWKLQILYHVPLOHVRI any officially designated and publicly accessible federal, state, or local 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 ___________________________________ Date_______________________________________ Signature________________________________________________ Title_______________________________________ __________________________ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Groton Memorial Park; Genung Nature Preserve; Groton Ave Park; Mill Dam Park; Summer Hill State Forest Village Park; Village Park; Town Park; Village Park; State Park varying distances within 5 ✔ NY Groton I (South Main Street), LLC Attn: P.W. Grosser Consulting, Inc. as Environmental Consultant 1/26/2023 PRINT FORM Sr. Environmental Planner/Project Manager Katelyn Kaim, AICP Revised 5/28/24; 7/8/2024; and 7/22/2024 * *Bergmann and Associates, Inc. submitted a project consultation with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and a No Impact determination was issued on October 26, 2022, which is attached. EEAF Mapper Summary Report Friday, January 26, 2024 8:55 AM Disclaimer:The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental assessment form (EAF). Not all questions asked in the EAF are answered by the EAF Mapper. Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources in order to obtain data not provided by the Mapper. Digital data is not a substitute for agency determinations. B.i.i [Coastal or Waterfront Area] No B.i.ii [Local Waterfront Revitalization Area] No C.2.b. [Special Planning District] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.1.h [DEC Spills or Remediation Site - Potential Contamination History] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.1.h.i [DEC Spills or Remediation Site - Listed] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.1.h.i [DEC Spills or Remediation Site - Environmental Site Remediation Database] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.1.h.iii [Within 2,000' of DEC Remediation Site] No E.2.g [Unique Geologic Features] No E.2.h.i [Surface Water Features] Yes E.2.h.ii [Surface Water Features] Yes E.2.h.iii [Surface Water Features] Yes - Digital mapping information on local and federal wetlands and waterbodies is known to be incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.h.iv [Surface Water Features - Stream Name] 898-93 E.2.h.iv [Surface Water Features - Stream Classification] C E.2.h.iv [Surface Water Features - Wetlands Name] Federal Waters E.2.h.v [Impaired Water Bodies] Yes E.2.h.v [Impaired Water Bodies - Name and Basis for Listing] Name - Pollutants - Uses:Owasco Inlet, Upper, and tribs – Nutrients – Aquatic Life E.2.i. [Floodway] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. 1Full Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report E.2.j. [100 Year Floodplain] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.k. [500 Year Floodplain] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.l. [Aquifers] Yes E.2.l. [Aquifer Names] Principal Aquifer E.2.n. [Natural Communities] No E.2.o. [Endangered or Threatened Species] No E.2.p. [Rare Plants or Animals] No E.3.a. [Agricultural District] Yes E.3.a. [Agricultural District] TOMP001 E.3.c. [National Natural Landmark] No E.3.d [Critical Environmental Area] No E.3.e. [National or State Register of Historic Places or State Eligible Sites] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.3.f. [Archeological Sites] No E.3.i. 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