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04-08-2019 WORKSHOP
Times shown below are not obligatory WORKSHOP AGENDA Monday, April 8, 2019, 6:00 PM Supervisor’s Conference Room – Town Hall 6:00 – 6: 15 PUBLIC HEARING A Proposed Local Law To Amend Queensbury Town Code Relating To Wireless Telecommunication Facilities. DISCUSSION: Park & Recreation Commission Capital Projects for 2019. 6:15 – 6: 45 o Steve Lovering, Director of P&R Assessment Department Personnel Changes 6:45 – 7: 00 o Teri Ross, Assessor Traffic Logic 7:00 – 7: 20 o Mark Gregory WISP Committee 7:20 – 7: 45 o John Strough, Town Supervisor Proposed Bay Ridge Rescue Squad Building Addition 7:45 – 8: 00 o Regina Ladd, Captain and Rachael Frasier, VP Amending Waterfront Residential Zone 8:00 – 8: 30 o Councilwoman Catherine Atherden and Craig Brown Occupancy Tax and Community Fund Distribution Evaluation Instruments 8:30 – 8: 45 o Councilwoman Switzer Small Cell Code 8:45 – 9: 00 o John Strough, Town Supervisor Digital Signage 9:00 – 9: 15 o Councilman Metivier 742 Bay Road Queensbury, NY 12804 Phone (518) 761-8229 http://www.queensbury.net R � • LOCAL LAWS\Enactment\Chapter 179-5-130—Wireless Telecomm—SEQRA determination and enactment—4-8-19 RESOLUTION ADOPTING SEQRA NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ENACTING LOCAL LAW NO.: OF 2019 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" SECTION 179-5-130 "TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS INCLUDING CELL TOWERS AND ANTENNAS" RESOLUTION NO. ,2019 INTRODUCED BY: WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted the "Wireless Infrastructure Order" (the "Order") including the "Declaratory Ruling" and the "Third Report and Order", and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Order was to remove regulatory obstacles that inhibit the deployment of small cell wireless facilities infrastructure necessary for 5G and other advanced wireless services, and WHEREAS, the FCC recently clarified that localities that wish to enforce aesthetic requirements for small cell wireless facilities must have these requirements published by April 15th, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: _ of 2019, A Local Law Amending Town of Queensbury Chapter 179 "Zoning" Section 179-5-130 "Telecommunication Towers Including Cell Towers and Antennas" to amend the Town Code to , r- include aesthetic requirements for small cell wireless facilities as presented at this meeting, hereinafter referred to as the"legislation,"and WHEREAS, Municipal Home Rule Law §20 requires the Town Board to hold a Public Hearing prior to the adoption of any Local Law and the Town Board duly conducted a public hearing, heard all interested parties and closed the public hearing concerning the proposal on Monday,April 8th, 2019, and WHEREAS, as SEQRA Lead Agency, the Town Board has reviewed a Full Environmental Assessment Form to analyze potential environmental impacts of the proposal,and WHEREAS, the Town Board has considered the conditions and circumstances of the legislation, NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby determines that the proposed legislation will not have any significant adverse environmental impact and a SEQRA Negative Declaration is made, and authorizes and directs the Town Clerk and/or Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance to file and publish a SEQRA Negative Declaration - Notice of Determination of Non-Significance with respect to the legislation, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED,that the Town Board hereby adopts Local Law No.: _of 2019,A Local Law Amending Town of Queensbury Chapter 179 "Zoning" Section 179-5-130 "Telecommunication Towers Including Cell Towers and Antennas" to amend the Town Code to include aesthetic requirements for small cell wireless facilities, and BE IT FURTHER, 2 RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution and a copy of the Local Law and/or Zoning Map to the Town Planning Board, Town Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Zoning Administrator and Warren County Planning Department in accordance with §179-15-080(D)of the Town Zoning Law, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to file the Local Law with the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law and acknowledges that the Local Law will take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. Duly adopted this 8th day of April, 2019,by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT : 3 LOCAL LAWS&ORDINANCES\Chapter 179-5-130—Amend Telecommunication Section-April 8 2019 LOCAL LAW NO.: OF 2019 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING TOWN OF QUEENSBURY CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" SECTION 179-5-130 "TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS (INCLUDING CELL TOWERS AND ANTENNAS" BE IT ENACTED BY THE QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Authority —This Local Law is adopted in accordance with New York Town Law Article 16 and the Municipal Home Rule Law. Section 2. Amendment of Chapter 179 "Zoning" — Chapter 179 of the Queensbury Town Code, entitled "Zoning," Section 179-5-130 entitled "Telecommunication towers (including cell towers and antennas)" is hereby amended to be entitled, "Wireless Telecommunication Facilities and Infrastructure" and to include aesthetic requirements for small cell wireless facilities. The provisions of this Chapter are severable. If any Article, section, subdivision or provision of this Chapter shall be invalid, such invalidity shall apply only to the Article, section, subdivision or provision adjudged invalid, and the rest of this Chapter shall remain valid and effective. Section 3. Section 179-5-130 entitled, "Telecommunications towers (including cell towers and antennas)" is amended to change the title to: "Wireless Telecommunication Facilities and Infrastructure"towers (including cell towers and antennas). Section 4. Section 179-5-130 (A) entitled, "Enabling authority" is hereby amended as follows: A. Enabling authority. The Planning Board is hereby authorized to review and approve, Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language with line drawn through is old language to be deleted. approve with modifications or disapprove site plans consistent with Town Law §274-a which concern the placement and operation of wireless telecommunications towers facilities. Wireless Telecommunication Facilities includes, among others things: antennas, towers, macrocells and small cells or small wireless facilities (also known as: 5G, next- generation wireless, nodes, femtocells, picocells and microcells and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and related infrastructures). Section 5. Section 179-5-130 (B) entitled, "Purpose" is hereby amended as follows: B. Purpose. (1) The purpose of this section is to establish uniform standards for the siting, design, permitting, maintenance, and use of wireless telecommunication facilities and infrastructure in the Town of Queensbury. While the Town recognizes the importance of wireless communication facilities in providing high quality communication service to its residents and business, the Town also recognizes that it has an obligation to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of its the residents of the Town of Queensbury, to provide standards for the safe provision of telecommunications consistent with applicable character of the Town of Queensbury and to minimize the adverse effects of such facilities. (2) These regulations are to provide for the managed development of wireless telecommunication facilities and are not intended to prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the provision of personal wireless services nor shall they be used to unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services consistent with current federal regulations. Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language with line drawn through is old language to be deleted. (3) By enacting these regulations, the Town intends to: (a) Provide for the managed development of wireless telecommunication facilities in a manner that enhances the benefits of wireless communication and accommodates the needs of Town residents and wireless carriers in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations; (b) Establish fair and efficient processes for review and approval of applications; (c) Establish procedures for the design, siting, construction, installation, maintenance and removal of wireless telecommunication facilities in the Town; (d) Address and provide for new wireless technologies, including but not limited to micro cell and distributed antenna systems ("DAS") technologies; (e) Encourage the collocation of wireless communication facilities, on existing structures rather than the construction of a new support structures; and (1) Protect Town residents and businesses from potential adverse impacts of wireless communication facilities, to the extent permitted under law, and to attempt to preserve the visual character of established communities and the natural beauty of the landscape. (g) Minimize safety hazards and avoid potential damage to adjacent properties through proper locational, engineering and operational requirements. Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language with line drawn through is old language to be deleted. (h) Minimize adverse visual and aesthetic impacts of wireless telecommunication facilities to the maximum extent practicable through careful design, siting, landscaping, screening and innovative camouflaging techniques. (i) Protect the physical appearance of the Town and preserve its scenic and natural beauty. (j) Protect the public health, safety and welfare. (k) Protect property values of the community. (l) Minimize the impact of such facilities on residential properties. (m) Encourage the siting of wireless telecommunication services facilities on properties and areas which are not used exclusively for residential purposes. (n) Protect, to the maximum extent practicable, aesthetic qualities, the open space character of the Town of Queensbury, the property values of the community, the health and safety of citizens and a citizen's ability to receive communication signals without interference from other communication providers, while not unreasonably limiting competition among communication providers. Section 6. Section 179-5-130 subsection C entitled "Designated Areas" is amended to be entitled "Placement of telecommunications facilities" and as follows: C. Designated Areas. Placement of telecommunications facilities: (1) Placement of telecommunications towers is Tower facilities are restricted to certain areas within the Town of Queensbury. There areas are as follows:: in any Commercial Light Industrial (CLI) and Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoning District or Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language with line drawn through is old language to be deleted. co-located on any property where a telecommunications tower or other tall structure (structures over 50 feet in height) exists. (2) Small cell facilities in areas where underground utilities are required or where existing utility infrastructure is already buried are restricted in the following ways: a. Adding poles or using streetlights or existing poles is prohibited. b. Must be located in a public right-of-way. c. Must locate in the immediate common area of the current utility cluster location (i.e. electric, cable, telephone). d. May not exceed five (5)feet in height. e. All wiring and accessory equipment shall be installed underground. Prohibited in town parks and recreational areas. (3) Small cell facilities restrictions in other areas: a. Up to three (3) small cells will be allowed per utility pole if technically feasible and if in the determination of the Planning Board there are no safety or aesthetic concerns. b. Not allowed on ornamental street lighting poles. c. New poles may not exceed fifty (35)feet and a pole may be required to be of a smaller height if the initial proposal is deemed out of character with the neighborhood as determined by the Planning Board. d. In commercial zones only, may be permitted on buildings, signs or other existing structures once the Planning Board has reviewed for visual impacts and approved. Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language with line drawn through is old language to be deleted. d e. Placement on town-owned streetlights, other than ornamental, is allowed after receiving review and approval for a Special Use Permit. All lighting on small cell facilities is not allowed unless required by law. g. Not permitted within 200 feet of a residence. h. No part of the facility may project into areas that pedestrians use and may inhibit their use or jeopardize their safety, like sidewalks and other designated pedestrian designated areas. i. The Planning Board is empowered to condition the issuance of a Special Use Permit, such as the use of stealth technologies or other measure which mitigate visual effect. Section 7. Section 179-5-130 is amended to add a new subsection D entitled "Special Use Permit"as follows: D. Special Use Permit. Special use permits for any and all telecommunication facilities must be applied for and issued only after receiving permission from the Town Planning Board and paying of applicable fees, and prior to installation. Section 8. Section 179-5-130 is amended to add a new subsection E entitled "Fees" as follows: E. Fees. 1. Single up-front/non-recurring application fee for up to five Small Wireless Facilities: $500 and $100 for each additional wireless facility in a single application. 2. Co-location on a permitted wireless facility:$200 3. New pole, not a collocation: $1,000 Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language with line drawn through is old language to be deleted. 4. Small Wireless Facility: $270 per year 5. ROW access fee: $270 per year 6. Attachment to municipally-owned structure (not streetlights) in the ROW: $270 per year 7. Placement on town-owned streetlights, other than ornamental. The maximum contract is ten (10)years and the annual fee is $500 per small cell per pole. Section 9. Section 179-5-130 is amended to reletter subsection entitled "Applicability of Regulations" from "D"to "F" and also amend as follows: D:F. Applicability of regulations. (1) No telecommunications tower facility shall hereafter be used, erected, moved, reconstructed, changed or altered, and no existing structure shall be modified to serve as a telecommunications tower facility, except after demonstration of conformity with these regulations and issuance of a zoning permit and/or site plan approval pursuant to this chapter. (2) Exceptions to these regulations are limited to new uses which are accessory to de rio -tt ece rber�ST�, (3) Where these regulations conflict with other laws and regulations of the Town of Queensbury, the more restrictive shall apply, except for tower telecommunication facility height restrictions, which are governed by these standards. Section 10. Section 179-5-130 is amended to reletter the remaining subsections to read in correct alphabetical order. Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language with line drawn through is old language to be deleted. J Section 11. Severability — The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph or provision of this Local Law shall not invalidate any other clause, sentence, paragraph or part thereof. Section 12. Repealer—All Local Laws or Ordinances or parts of Local Laws or Ordinances in conflict with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed. As stated in Section 2, this Local Law is specifically intended to supersede the provisions of the current Town of Queensbury Chapter 140. Section 13. Effective Date — This Local Law shall take effect upon filing in the office of the New York State Secretary of State or as otherwise provided by law. Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language with line drawn through is old language to be deleted. 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 applicant or project sponsor to verify that the information contained in Part lis accurate and complete. A.Project and Applicant/Sponsor Information. Name of Action or Project: Adoption of a Local Law Repealing and Replacing Section 179-5-130 of the Town Zoning Code(Telecommunications Facilities and Infrastructure) Project Location(describe,and attach a general location map): Townwide-Town of Queensbury,NY Brief Description of Proposed Action(include purpose or need): Repeal and replace the code section referenced above. Changes are focused on the regulation of small cell wireless facilities in response to new technologies and applicable FCC regulations. Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone:(518)761-8229 Town Board,Town of Queensbury • E-Mail: QbySupervisor@queensbury.net Address:742 Bay Road City/PO.•Queensbury State:New York Zip Code:12804 Project Contact(if not same as sponsor;give name and title/role): Telephone: same E-Mail: Address: same City/PO: State: Zip Code: same same same Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone: N/A E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Page 1 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) Application Date Required (Actual or projected) a.City Counsel,Town Board, mYes❑No Town Board adoption of local law April 2019 or Village Board of Trustees b.City,Town or Village ❑YesmNo Planning Board or Commission c.City,Town or ❑YesmNo Village Zoning Board of Appeals d.Other local agencies ❑YesmNo e.County agencies mYes❑No County Planning Department GML 239 review April 2019 f.Regional agencies ❑Yes®No g.State agencies mYes❑No Adirondack Park Agency April 2019 h.Federal agencies ❑YesmNo i. Coastal Resources. i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area,or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? ❑Yes mNo ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? ❑YesmNo iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? ❑YesmNo 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? • If Yes,complete sections C,F and G • 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 mYes❑No would be located? b.Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district(for example:Greenway; mYes❑No Brownfield Opportunity Area(BOA);designated State or Federal heritage area;watershed management plan; or other?) If Yes,identify the plan(s): South Queensbury BOA c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan, mYes❑No or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan? If Yes,identify the plan(s): Town of Queensbury Open Space Vision,2003 Page 2 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? All zoning districts as noted in Chapter 179(Zoning)of the Code of the Town of Queensbury 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? No changes in zoning district proposed;action is repeal&replace Sec.179-5-130 of zoning C.4.Existing community services. a.In what school district is the project site located? Glens Falls,Lake George,Queensbury Union Free and Hudson Falls school districts b.What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? Warren County Sheriffs Department,New York State Police c.Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site? Bay Ridge Fire&EMS,No.Queensbury Fire&EMS,Queensbury Central fire,So.Queensbury fire,West Glens Falls fire&EMS d.What parks serve the project site? All Town of Queensbury,Warren County and NYS park facilities 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 e.Will the proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? ❑Yes❑No i. If No,anticipated period of construction: months ii. If Yes: • Total number of phases anticipated • Anticipated commencement date of phase 1 (including demolition) month year • Anticipated completion date of final phase month year • Generally describe connections or relationships among phases, including any contingencies where progress of one phase may determine timing or duration of future phases: Page 3 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: D Ground water D 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? DYesDNo (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? • Volume(specify tons or cubic yards): • 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? DYes0No 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 111Yes0No 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): Page 4 of 13 ii. 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: iii.Will the proposed action cause or result in disturbance to bottom sediments? ❑Yes❑No If Yes,describe: iv. Will the proposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation? ❑Yes❑No If Yes: • acres of aquatic vegetation proposed to be removed: • expected acreage of aquatic vegetation remaining after project completion: • purpose of proposed removal(e.g.beach clearing,invasive species control,boat access): • proposed method of plant removal: • 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? DYes❑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: • Name of district or service area: • Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal? ❑Yes❑No • Is the project site in the existing district? ❑Yes❑No • Is expansion of the district needed? ❑Yes❑No • 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: • Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: • 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: • Applicant/sponsor for new district: • Date application submitted or anticipated: • 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),what is the maximum 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: • Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used: • Name of district: • Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project? ❑Yes❑No • Is the project site in the existing district? Yes DM • Is expansion of the district needed? ❑Yes❑No Page 5 of 13 • Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? DYes ONo • Will a line extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project? ❑Yes❑No If Yes: • 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: • Applicant/sponsor for new district: • Date application submitted or anticipated: • 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)? • If to surface waters,identify receiving water bodies or wetlands: • Will stormwater runoff flow to adjacent properties? ❑Yes❑No iv. Does the proposed 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: • Tons/year(short tons)of Carbon Dioxide(COS) • Tons/year(short tons)of Nitrous Oxide(N,O) • Tons/year(short tons)of Perfluorocarbons(PFCs) • Tons/year(short tons)of Sulfur Hexafluoride(SF6) • Tons/year(short tons)of Carbon Dioxide equivalent of Hydroflourocarbons(HFCs) • Tons/year(short tons)of Hazardous Air Pollutants(HAPs) Page 6 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 DYesDNo 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): 0 Morning ❑Evening ❑Weekend ❑Randomly between hours of to ii. For commercial activities only,projected number of truck trips/day and type(e.g.,semi trailers and dump trucks): iii. Parking spaces: Existing Proposed Net increase/decrease iv. Does the proposed action include any shared use parking? ❑Yes❑No V. If the proposed action includes any modification of existing roads,creation of new roads or change in existing access,describe: vi. Are public/private transportation service(s)or facilities available within V2 mile of the proposed site? ❑Yes❑No 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): W. Will the proposed action require a new,or an upgrade,to an existing substation? ❑Yes❑No I.Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply. i. During Construction: ii. During Operations: • Monday-Friday: • Monday-Friday: • Saturday: • Saturday: • Sunday: • Sunday: • Holidays: • Holidays: Page 7 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: H. Will the proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen? ❑Yes❑No Describe: n.Will the proposed action have outdoor lighting? ❑Yes❑No If yes: i. Describe source(s),location(s),height of fixture(s),direction/aim,and proximity to nearest occupied structures: H. 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.Will the proposed action include any bulk storage of petroleum(combined capacity of over 1,100 gallons) ❑Yes❑No or chemical products 185 gallons in above ground storage or any amount in underground storage? If Yes: i. Product(s)to be stored ii. Volume(s) per unit time (e.g.,month,year) iii. Generally,describe the proposed 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: • Construction: tons per (unit of time) • 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: • Construction: • Operation: iii. Proposed disposal methods/facilities for solid waste generated on-site: • Construction: • Operation: Page 8 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: • Tons/month,if transfer or other non-combustion/thermal treatment,or • Tons/hour,if combustion or thermal treatment iii. If landfill,anticipated site life: years t.Will the proposed 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 Current Acreage After Change Covertype Acreage Project Completion (Acres+/-) • Roads,buildings,and other paved or impervious surfaces • Forested • Meadows,grasslands or brushlands(non- agricultural,including abandoned agricultural) • Agricultural (includes active orchards,field,greenhouse etc.) • Surface water features (lakes,ponds,streams,rivers,etc.) • Wetlands(freshwater or tidal) • Non-vegetated(bare rock,earth or fill) • Other Describe: Page 9 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: • Dam height: feet • Dam length: feet • Surface area: acres • 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 • 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): Page 10 of 13 v. Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses? ❑Yes❑No • If yes,DEC site ID number: • Describe the type of institutional control(e.g.,deed restriction or easement): • Describe any use limitations: • Describe any engineering controls: • Will the project affect the institutional or engineering controls in place? ❑Yes❑No • 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? DYesDNo If Yes,what proportion of the site is comprised of bedrock outcroppings? c.Predominant soil type(s)present on project site: ova 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 site ❑ Moderately Well Drained: %of site ❑ Poorly Drained %of site 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? DYesDNo If Yes,describe: h.Surface water features. i. Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies(including streams,rivers, DYesDNo ponds or lakes)? ii. Do any wetlands or other waterbodies adjoin the project site? DYesDNo 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, DYesDNo state or local agency? iv. For each identified regulated wetland and waterbody on the project site,provide the following information: • Streams: Name Classification • Lakes or Ponds: Name Classification • 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 designated Floodway? DYesDNo j.Is the project site in the 100-year Floodplain? ❑Yes❑No k.Is the project site in the 500-year Floodplain? [WesDYesDNo 1.Is the project site located over,or immediately adjoining,a primary,principal or sole source aquifer? DYesDNo If Yes: i.Name of aquifer: Page 11 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: • Currently: acres • Following completion of project as proposed: acres • 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? If Yes: i. Species and listing(endangered or threatened): 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? If Yes: i. Species and listing: 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: Page 12 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 on the National or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? If Yes: i. Nature of historic/archaeological resource: DArchaeological 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(SI-IPO)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.Is the project site within fives miles of any officially designated and publicly accessible federal,state,or local Yes[No 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 0 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? DYes❑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 Town Board,Town of Queensbury Date Signature Title Town Supervisor PRINT FORM Page 13 of 13 Agency Use Only[If applicable] Full Environmental Assessment Form Project: R&R Sec.179-5-130 Zoning Part 2-Identification of Potential Project Impacts Date: (April 2019 Part 2 is to be completed by the lead agency. Part 2 is designed to help the lead agency inventory all potential resources that could be affected by a proposed project or action. We recognize that the lead agency's reviewer(s)will not necessarily be environmental professionals. So,the questions are designed to walk a reviewer through the assessment process by providing a series of questions that can be answered using the information found in Part 1. To further assist the lead agency in completing Part 2,the form identifies the most relevant questions in Part 1 that will provide the information needed to answer the Part 2 question. When Part 2 is completed,the lead agency will have identified the relevant environmental areas that may be impacted by the proposed activity. If the lead agency is a state agency and the action is in any Coastal Area,complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. Tips for completing Part 2: • Review all of the information provided in Part 1. • Review any application,maps,supporting materials and the Full EAF Workbook. • Answer each of the 18 questions in Part 2. • If you answer"Yes"to a numbered question,please complete all the questions that follow in that section. • If you answer"No"to a numbered question,move on to the next numbered question. • Check appropriate column to indicate the anticipated size of the impact. • Proposed projects that would exceed a numeric threshold contained in a question should result in the reviewing agency checking the box"Moderate to large impact may occur." • The reviewer is not expected to be an expert in environmental analysis. • If you are not sure or undecided about the size of an impact,it may help to review the sub-questions for the general question and consult the workbook. • When answering a question consider all components of the proposed activity,that is,the"whole action". • Consider the possibility for long-term and cumulative impacts as well as direct impacts. • Answer the question in a reasonable manner considering the scale and context of the project. 1. Impact on Land Proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of, NO ❑YES the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1. D.1) If"Yes", answer questions a-,j. If"No", move on to Section 2. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may involve construction on land where depth to water table is E2d ❑ ❑ less than 3 feet. b.The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15%or greater. E2f ❑ ❑ c.The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed,or E2a ❑ ❑ generally within 5 feet of existing ground surface. d.The proposed action may involve the excavation and removal of more than 1,000 tons D2a ❑ ❑ of natural material. e.The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one year Dle ❑ ❑ or in multiple phases. f.The proposed action may result in increased erosion,whether from physical D2e,D2q ❑ ❑ disturbance or vegetation removal(including from treatment by herbicides). g.The proposed action is,or may be,located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area. B 1 i ❑ ❑ h.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Page 1 of 10 • 2. Impact on Geological Features The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of,or inhibit access to,any unique or unusual land forms on the site(e.g., cliffs,dunes, INO ❑YES minerals,fossils, caves). (See Part 1.E.2.g) If"Yes", answer questions a-c. If"No", move on to Section 3. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.Identify the specific land form(s)attached: E2g ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may affect or is adjacent to a geological feature listed as a E3c ❑ ❑ registered National Natural Landmark. Specific feature: c. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 3. Impacts on Surface Water The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water NO ❑YES bodies(e.g.,streams, rivers, ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2,E.2.h) If"Yes", answer questions a-1. If"No", move on to Section 4. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may create a new water body. D2b,Dlh ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may result in an increase or decrease of over 10%or more than a D2b ❑ ❑ 10 acre increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water. c.The proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material D2a ❑ ❑ from a wetland or water body. d.The proposed action may involve construction within or adjoining a freshwater or E2h ❑ ❑ tidal wetland,or in the bed or banks of any other water body. e.The proposed action may create turbidity in a waterbody,either from upland erosion, D2a,D2h ❑ ❑ runoff or by disturbing bottom sediments. f.The proposed action may include construction of one or more intake(s)for withdrawal D2c ❑ ❑ of water from surface water. g.The proposed action may include construction of one or more outfall(s)for discharge D2d ❑ ❑ of wastewater to surface water(s). h.The proposed action may cause soil erosion,or otherwise create a source of D2e ❑ ❑ stormwater discharge that may lead to siltation or other degradation of receiving water bodies. i.The proposed action may affect the water quality of any water bodies within or E2h ❑ ❑ downstream of the site of the proposed action. j.The proposed action may involve the application of pesticides or herbicides in or D2q,E2h ❑ ❑ around any water body. k.The proposed action may require the construction of new,or expansion of existing, Dla,D2d ❑ ❑ wastewater treatment facilities. Page 2of10 I.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 4. Impact on groundwater The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water, or ©NO ❑YES may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer. (See Part 1. D.2.a,D.2.c,D.2.d,D.2.p,D.2.q,D.2.t) If"Yes", answer questions a-h. If"No", move on to Section 5. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may require new water supply wells,or create additional demand D2c ❑ ❑ on supplies from existing water supply wells. b.Water supply demand from the proposed action may exceed safe and sustainable D2c ❑ ❑ withdrawal capacity rate of the local supply or aquifer. Cite Source: c.The proposed action may allow or result in residential uses in areas without water and D1a,D2c ❑ ❑ sewer services. d.The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater. D2d,E2l ❑ ❑ e.The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations D2c,Elf, ❑ ❑ where groundwater is,or is suspected to be,contaminated. Elg,Elh f.The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical products D2p,E21 ❑ ❑ over ground water or an aquifer. g.The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100 E2h,D2q, ❑ ❑ feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources. E2I,D2c h. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 5. Impact on Flooding The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding. LI NO ❑YES (See Part 1. E.2) If"Yes", answer questions a-g. If"No", move on to Section 6. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may result in development in a designated floodway. E2i ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may result in development within a 100 year floodplain. E2j ❑ ❑ c.The proposed action may result in development within a 500 year floodplain. E2k ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action may result in,or require,modification of existing drainage D2b,D2e ❑ ❑ patterns. e.The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding. D2b,E2i, ❑ ❑ E2j,E2k f.If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action,is the dam in need of repair, Ele ❑ ❑ or upgrade? Page 3 of 10 g.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 6. Impacts on Air The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. NO DYES (See Part 1. D.2.f.,D.2.h,D.2.g) If"Yes", answer questions a-f. If"No", move on to Section 7. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.If the proposed action requires federal or state air emission permits,the action may also emit one or more greenhouse gases at or above the following levels: i. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide(CO') D2g ❑ ❑ ii. More than 3.5 tons/year of nitrous oxide(N,O) D2g ❑ ❑ iii.More than 1000 tons/year of carbon equivalent of perfluorocarbons(PFCs) D2g ❑ ° iv.More than.045 tons/year of sulfur hexafluoride(SF6) D2g v. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide equivalent of D2g hydrochloroflourocarbons(HFCs)emissions vi.43 tons/year or more of methane D2h ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may generate 10 tons/year or more of any one designated D2g ❑ ❑ hazardous air pollutant,or 25 tons/year or more of any combination of such hazardous air pollutants. c.The proposed action may require a state air registration,or may produce an emissions D2f,D2g ❑ ❑ rate of total contaminants that may exceed 5 lbs.per hour,or may include a heat source capable of producing more than 10 million BTU's per hour. d.The proposed action may reach 50%of any of the thresholds in"a"through"c", D2g ❑ ❑ above. e.The proposed action may result in the combustion or thermal treatment of more than 1 D2s ❑ ❑ ton of refuse per hour. f.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 7. Impact on Plants and Animals The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna. (See Part 1.E.2. m.-q.) VINO DYES If"Yes", answer questions a-j. If"No", move on to Section 8. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may cause reduction in population or loss of individuals of any E2o ❑ ❑ threatened or endangered species,as listed by New York State or the Federal government,that use the site,or are found on,over,or near the site. b.The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E2o ❑ ❑ any rare,threatened or endangered species,as listed by New York State or the federal government. c.The proposed action may cause reduction in population,or loss of individuals,of any E2p ❑ ❑ species of special concern or conservation need,as listed by New York State or the Federal government,that use the site,or are found on,over,or near the site. d.The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E2p ❑ ❑ any species of special concern and conservation need,as listed by New York State or the Federal government. Page 4 of 10 e.The proposed action may diminish the capacity of a registered National Natural E3c 0 ❑ Landmark to support the biological community it was established to protect. f.The proposed action may result in the removal of,or ground disturbance in,any E2n ❑ ❑ portion of a designated significant natural community. Source: g.The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding,foraging,or E2m ❑ ❑ over-wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site. h.The proposed action requires the conversion of more than 10 acres of forest, El b ❑ ❑ grassland or any other regionally or locally important habitat. Habitat type&information source: i.Proposed action(commercial,industrial or recreational projects,only)involves use of D2q ❑ ❑ herbicides or pesticides. j.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 8. Impact on Agricultural Resources The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. and b.) WINO ❑YES If"Yes", answer questions a-h. If"No", move on to Section 9. Relevant No,or Moderate • Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the E2c,E3b ❑ ❑ NYS Land Classification System. b.The proposed action may sever,cross or otherwise limit access to agricultural land Ela,Elb ❑ ❑ (includes cropland,hayfields,pasture,vineyard,orchard,etc). c.The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of E3b ❑ ❑ active agricultural land. d.The proposed action may irreversibly convert agricultural land to non-agricultural Elb,E3a ❑ ❑ uses,either more than 2.5 acres if located in an Agricultural District,or more than 10 acres if not within an Agricultural District. e.The proposed action may disrupt or prevent installation of an agricultural land El a,Elb ❑ ❑ management system. f.The proposed action may result,directly or indirectly,in increased development C2c,C3, ❑ ❑ potential or pressure on farmland. D2c,D2d g.The proposed project is not consistent with the adopted municipal Farmland C2c ❑ ❑ Protection Plan. h.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Page 5 of 10 9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from, or are in JNO DYES sharp contrast to,current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1.E.l.a,E.I.b,E.3.h.) If"Yes", answer questions a-g. If"No",go to Section 10. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal,state,or local E3h 0 ❑ scenic or aesthetic resource. b.The proposed action may result in the obstruction,elimination or significant E3h,C2b 0 ❑ screening of one or more officially designated scenic views. c.The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points: E3h i.Seasonally(e.g.,screened by summer foliage,but visible during other seasons) ❑ ❑ ii.Year round ❑ ❑ d.The situation or activity in which viewers are engaged while viewing the proposed E3h action is: i. Routine travel by residents,including travel to and from work E2q, ii.Recreational or tourism based activities El c e.The proposed action may cause a diminishment of the public enjoyment and E3h ❑ ❑ appreciation of the designated aesthetic resource. f. There are similar projects visible within the following distance of the proposed Dla,Ela, ❑ ❑ project: Dlf,Dig 0-1/2 mile 1/2-3 mile 3-5 mile 5+ mile g.Other impacts: ❑ 0 10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological QNO DYES resource. (Part 1.E.3.e, f.and g.) If"Yes", answer questions a-e. If"No", go to Section 11. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within,or substantially contiguous to,any buildings,archaeological site or district which is listed on the National or E3e ❑ ❑ State Register of Historical Places,or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places. b.The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within,or substantially contiguous E3f ❑ ❑ to,an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory. c.The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within,or substantially contiguous E3g ❑ ❑ to,an archaeological site not included on the NY SHPO inventory. Source: Page 6 of 10 d.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ If any of the above(a-d)are answered"Moderate to large impact may e• occur",continue with the following questions to help support conclusions in Part 3: i. The proposed action may result in the destruction or alteration of all or part E3e,E3g, ❑ ❑ of the site or property. E3f ii. The proposed action may result in the alteration of the property's setting or E3e,E3f, ❑ ❑ integrity. E3g,El a, E1b iii. The proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements which E3e,E3f, ❑ ❑ are out of character with the site or property,or may alter its setting. E3g,E3h, C2,C3 11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a FIND n YES reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan. (See Part 1. C.2.c,E.1.c.,E.2.q.) If"Yes", answer questions a-e. If"No", go to Section 12. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may result in an impairment of natural functions,or"ecosystem D2e,E 1 b ❑ ❑ services",provided by an undeveloped area,including but not limited to stormwater E2h, storage,nutrient cycling,wildlife habitat. E2m,E2o, E2n,E2p b.The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource. C2a,Elc, ❑ ❑ C2c,E2q c.The proposed action may eliminate open space or recreational resource in an area C2a,C2c ❑ ❑ with few such resources. El c,E2q d.The proposed action may result in loss of an area now used informally by the C2c,Elc ❑ ❑ community as an open space resource. e. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas � The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical I v NO n YES environmental area(CEA). (See Part 1. E.3.d) If"Yes", answer questions a-c. If"No", go to Section 13. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or E3d ❑ ❑ characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. b.The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quality of the resource or E3d ❑ ❑ characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA. c.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Page 7 of 10 13. Impact on Transportation The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems. nNO YES (See Part 1. D.2.j) If"Yes", answer questions a-f. If"No",go to Section 14. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.Projected traffic increase may exceed capacity of existing road network. D2j ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action may result in the construction of paved parking area for 500 or D2j ❑ ❑ more vehicles. c.The proposed action will degrade existing transit access. D2j ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations. D2j ❑ ❑ e.The proposed action may alter the present pattern of movement of people or goods. D2j ❑ ❑ f. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 14. Impact on Energy The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. NO 111 YES (See Part 1. D.2.k) If"Yes", answer questions a-e. If"No", go to Section 15. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action will require a new,or an upgrade to an existing,substation. D2k ❑ ❑ b.The proposed action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission DI f, ❑ ❑ or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two-family residences or to serve a Dlq,D2k commercial or industrial use. c.The proposed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrs per year of electricity. D2k ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action may involve heating and/or cooling of more than 100,000 square Dig ❑ ❑ feet of building area when completed. e.Other Impacts: 15. Impact on Noise, Odor,and Light The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors,or outdoor lighting. NO nYES (See Part 1. D.2.m.,n.,and o.) If"Yes", answer questions a-f. If"No", go to Section 16. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may produce sound above noise levels established by local D2m ❑ ❑ regulation. b.The proposed action may result in blasting within 1,500 feet of any residence, D2m,El d ❑ ❑ hospital,school, licensed day care center,or nursing home. c.The proposed action may result in routine odors for more than one hour per day. D2o ❑ ❑ Page 8 of 10 d.The proposed action may result in light shining onto adjoining properties. D2n ❑ ❑ e.The proposed action may result in lighting creating sky-glow brighter than existing D2n,Ela ❑ 0 area conditions. f.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 16. Impact on Human Health The proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure Iv I NO ❑YES to new or existing sources of contaminants. (See Part 1.D.2.q.,E.1. d. f.g.and h.) If"Yes", answer questions a-in. If"No",go to Section 17. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may cccur occur a.The proposed action is located within 1500 feet of a school,hospital,licensed day Eld ❑ ❑ care center,group home,nursing home or retirement community. b.The site of the proposed action is currently undergoing remediation. E1g,Elh ❑ ❑ c.There is a completed emergency spill remediation,or a completed environmental site E1g,E1h ❑ ❑ remediation on,or adjacent to,the site of the proposed action. d.The site of the action is subject to an institutional control limiting the use of the Elg,E1h ❑ ❑ property(e.g.,easement or deed restriction). e.The proposed action may affect institutional control measures that were put in place E1g,Elh ❑ ❑ to ensure that the site remains protective of the environment and human health. f.The proposed action has adequate control measures in place to ensure that future D2t ❑ ❑ generation,treatment and/or disposal of hazardous wastes will be protective of the environment and human health. g.The proposed action involves construction or modification of a solid waste D2q,Elf ❑ ❑ management facility. h.The proposed action may result in the unearthing of solid or hazardous waste. D2q,Elf ❑ ❑ i.The proposed action may result in an increase in the rate of disposal,or processing,of D2r,D2s ❑ ❑ solid waste. j.The proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2000 feet of Elf,Elg ❑ ❑ a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste. Elh k.The proposed action may result in the migration of explosive gases from a landfill Elf,Elg ❑ ❑ site to adjacent off site structures. 1.The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the D2s,Elf, ❑ ❑ project site. D2r m.Other impacts: Page 9 of 10 17. Consistency with Community Plans The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans. nNO YES (See Part 1. C.1, C.2. and C.3.) If"Yes", answer questions a-h. If"No", go to Section 18. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action's land use components may be different from,or in sharp C2,C3,Dla ❑ ❑ contrast to,current surrounding land use pattern(s). Ela,E1b b.The proposed action will cause the permanent population of the city,town or village C2 ❑ 0 in which the project is located to grow by more than 5%. c.The proposed action is inconsistent with local land use plans or zoning regulations. C2,C2,C3 ❑ ❑ d.The proposed action is inconsistent with any County plans,or other regional land use C2,C2 ❑ 0 plans. e.The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not C3,Dlc, ❑ ❑ supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure. Dld,Dlf, Did,Elb f.The proposed action is located in an area characterized by low density development C4,D2c,D2d ❑ ❑ that will require new or expanded public infrastructure. D2j g.The proposed action may induce secondary development impacts(e.g.,residential or C2a ❑ ❑ commercial development not included in the proposed action) h.Other: ❑ ❑ 18. Consistency with Community Character The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character. rNO nYES (See Part 1. C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3) If"Yes", answer questions a-g. If"No",proceed to Part 3. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a.The proposed action may replace or eliminate existing facilities,structures,or areas E3e,E3f,E3g ❑ ❑ of historic importance to the community. b.The proposed action may create a demand for additional community services(e.g. C4 ❑ 0 schools,police and fire) c.The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where C2,C3,Dlf ❑ ❑ there is a shortage of such housing. Dig,Ela d.The proposed action may interfere with the use or enjoyment of officially recognized C2,E3 ❑ ❑ or designated public resources. e.The proposed action is inconsistent with the predominant architectural scale and C2,C3 ❑ ❑ character. f.Proposed action is inconsistent with the character of the existing natural landscape. C2,C3 ❑ ❑ Ela,E1b E2g,E2h g.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ PRINT FULL FORM Page 10 of 10 r • Agency Use Only iIfApplicable] Project: Repeal&Replace Sec.179-5-130 Zoning Date: April 2019 Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 3-Evaluation of the Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts and Determination of Significance Part 3 provides the reasons in support of the determination of significance. The lead agency must complete Part 3 for every question in Part 2 where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not,or may,result in a significant adverse environmental impact. Based on the analysis in Part 3,the lead agency must decide whether to require an environmental impact statement to further assess the proposed action or whether available information is sufficient for the lead agency to conclude that the proposed action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. By completing the certification on the next page,the lead agency can complete its determination of significance. Reasons Supporting This Determination: To complete this section: • Identify the impact based on the Part 2 responses and describe its magnitude. Magnitude considers factors such as severity, size or extent of an impact. • Assess the importance of the impact. Importance relates to the geographic scope,duration,probability of the impact occurring,number of people affected by the impact and any additional environmental consequences if the impact were to occur. • The assessment should take into consideration any design element or project changes. • Repeat this process for each Part 2 question where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not,or may,result in a significant adverse environmental impact. • Provide the reason(s)why the impact may,or will not,result in a significant adverse environmental impact • For Conditional Negative Declarations identify the specific condition(s)imposed that will modify the proposed action so that no significant adverse environmental impacts will result. • Attach additional sheets,as needed. No impact was noted in Part 2 of Full EAF. Determination of Significance-Type 1 and Unlisted Actions SEQR Status: ®Type 1 ❑Unlisted Identify portions of EAF comnleted for this Prniar+• 171 Part t f i1 n t Ill T_1, Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF,as noted,plus this additional support information and considering both the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact,it is the conclusion of the Town Board,Town of Queensbury as lead agency that: © A. This project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment,and,therefore,an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly,this negative declaration is issued. ❑ B. Although this project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment,that impact will be avoided or substantially mitigated because of the following conditions which will be required by the lead agency: There will,therefore,be no significant adverse impacts from the project as conditioned,and,therefore,this conditioned negative declaration is issued. A conditioned negative declaration may be used only for UNLISTED actions(see 6 NYCRR 617.7(d)). 0 C. This Project may result in one or more significant adverse impacts on the environment,and an environmental impact statement must be prepared to further assess the impact(s)and possible mitigation and to explore alternatives to avoid or reduce those impacts. Accordingly,this positive declaration is issued. Name of Action: Repeal&Replace Section 179-5-130 of Queensbury Zoning Code,re:Telecommunications Facilities and Infrastructure Name of Lead Agency: Town Board,Town of Queensbury Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: John F.Strough,III Title of Responsible Officer: Town Supervisor Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Date: Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) .„�! .." . Date: 4/5/19 For Further Information: Contact Person:John F.Strough,Ill-Town Supervisor Address: 742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804 Telephone Number:(518)761-8229 E-mail:QbySupervisor@queensbury.net For Type 1 Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations,a copy of this Notice is sent to: Chief Executive Officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located(e.g.,Town/City/Village of) Other involved agencies(if any) Applicant(if any) Environmental Notice Bulletin: http://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/enb.html I PRINT FULL FORM I Page 2 of 2