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LOCAL LAWS AND ORDINANCES\SET PUBLIC HEARINGS\Chapter 179-3-040B—Commercial Districts—Enclosed Shopping Center Change—3-13-17
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW NO.: _OF 2017 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE
CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" TO REVISE §179-3-040(B)(1)
"ENCLOSED SHOPPING CENTER ESC"
RESOLUTION NO.: , 2017
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.:
of 2017 to amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, entitled "Zoning," to eliminate the
density restriction in the Enclosed Shopping Center District, and
WHEREAS, before the Town Board may amend, supplement, change, or modify the
Town's Zoning Law, it must hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of the
Municipal Home Rule Law and the Town of Queensbury Zoning Laws, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with General Municipal Law §239-m, the Town must first refer
the proposed Zoning Law amendments and obtain a recommendation from the Warren County
Planning Department before enacting the legislation, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a Public Hearing concerning adoption of the
proposed Local Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Clerk to forward copies of the proposed Zoning Law amendments and Part 1 of the SEQRA Long
Environmental Assessment Form to the Warren County Planning Department for its review and
recommendation, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board shall meet and hold a Public Hearing at the
Queensbury Activities Center, 742 Bay Road, Queensbury at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 27tH
2017 concerning proposed Local Law No.: of 2017 which provides for certain amendments of
the Town of Queensbury's Zoning Law and to hear all interested persons, and following the public
hearing may take any other actions authorized by law concerning proposed Local Law No.: of
2017, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to provide
the public with at least 10 days' prior notice of the Public Hearing by causing a Notice of Public
Hearing to be timely published in the Town's official newspaper and by posting the Notice of
Public Hearing on the Town's website and public bulletin board at least 10 days before the date of
the Public Hearing, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to send the
Notice of Public Hearing, together with copies of the proposed Local Law if necessary, to any
public officials, agencies, municipalities or individuals, in accordance with New York State Town
Law §265 and any other applicable State Laws or Town Code provisions, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk, Director
of Planning, Zoning and Code Compliance, Senior Planner and/or Town Counsel to take such other
actions and give such other notice as may be necessary in preparation for the Public Hearing and for
the Town Board to lawfully adopt proposed Local Law No.: of 2017.
Duly adopted this 13th day of February, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Chapter 179-3-040—Zoning—Commercial District—Enclosed Shopping Center Change—2-23-17
LOCAL LAW NO.: OF 2017
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" OF
QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO REVISE §179-3-040(B)(1) ENTITLED
"ENCLOSED SHOPPING CENTER ESC"
BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
QUEENSBURYAS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, "Zoning," §179-3-040 entitled
"Establishment of zoning districts." Section(B)(1) is hereby amended as follows:
§ 179-3-040. Establishment of zoning districts.
B. Commercial Districts.
(1) Enclosed Shopping Center ESC. The ESC District encompasses those
areas where shopping center development exists or is anticipated. The
intent of this district is to ensure that shopping center development, as well
as compatible commercial infill development, provides safe access points,
coherent and safe traffic patterns. efficient loading and unloading,
aesthetically pleasing shopping environments and safe pedestrian
circulation. This area of the Town formerly consisted, under the 2002
Zoning Law, of the same district boundaries as are currently established
herein but with the zoning district designation of"ESC-25A."
(a) Uses allowed. The uses allowed in this district are set forth on
Table 3 of this chapter. Freestanding buildings are permitted in
this district.
Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added;
Language with line drawn through is old language to be deleted.
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(b) Dimensional requirements. All uses in this district must comply
with the requirements of Table 1 of this chapter and as follows
(Note that all are minimum requirements except density and
building height which are maximum restrictions.):
11_ Density: 1.0 acre per : '• •
.. . - • - . •• . t.
acre per'1,000 square feet of floor area.
[1]{2} Front yard setback: 40 feet. Buildings in excess of 40 feet
in height shall require a front setback of 100 feet or greater.
[2] [3} Side yard setback: 30 feet.
[31{44 Rear yard setback: 30 feet.
[4]f54 Shoreline/stream/wetland setback: 150 feet.
[5]{§} Lot width: 500 feet.
[6][7} Road frontage: 75 feet.
[7][84 Water frontage: 200 feet.
[8]{9} Building height: 70 feet. Buildings in excess of 40 feet in
height shall require a front setback of 100 feet or greater.
[9]{10}Percent permeable: 20%.
/101 fill Percent landscaped: 15%.
Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added;
Language with line drawn through is old language to be deleted.
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(c) Development standards. The standards and requirements set forth
in Article 4 of this chapter shall apply to all uses in this district as
well as expansion, remodeling or change of use to existing
structures and uses.
SECTION 2. Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, "Zoning,- Attachment 1:1 entitled,
"Table 1: Table of Area Requirements," is hereby amended to eliminate the density restriction for
Enclosed Shopping Center.
SECTION 3. 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 4. All Local Laws or ordinances or parts of Local Laws or ordinances in
conflict with any part of this Local Law are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the
New York Secretary of State as provided in New York Municipal Home Rule Law §27.
Note: Language in bold italics is new language to be added;
Language with line drawn through is old language to be deleted.
ZONING
179 Attachment 1
Town of Queensbury
Table 1:Table of Area Requirements
[Amended 1-28-2011 by L.L.No.2-2011;3-18-2013 by L.L.No.2-2013;12-16-2013 by L.L.No.7-2013;10-6-2014 by L.L.No.5-2014;4-18-2016 by L.L.No.3-2016;10-17-2016 by L.L.No.7-20161
Minimum _____T Minimum Setbacks Maximum
Building Floor
Minimum Lot Road Water Area for Merchandise Minimum Height Area
Lot Size Width' Frontage Depth Frontage Clustering Front Side Rear Shoreline Display' Percent Proposed Ratio
District Symbol (acres) Density (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) (acres) (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) Permeable (feet) (FAR) Notes
Land conservation LC-42A 42 400 400 400 210 too 100 100 200 95% 35
LC-IOA 10 400 400 — 400 50 100 100 100 200 95% 35
Parkland recreation PR42A 42 400 400 800 800 210 100 100__ 100 150 90% 35
Rural residential RR-5A 5 400 400 200 25 100 75 100 75 75% 40/35-
RR-3A 3 400 400 200 15 100 75 100 75 _751% 40/35
Waterfront WR 2 150 150 — 150 4 30 25,20,15, 30 50/75 75% 28r 0.22
residential 12:varies
with lot
width1Q
Moderate-density MDR 2 or 1 100 100 — 100 2 30 25 30 75 50% 40/35
residential
Neighborhood NR 0.5 or 50 50 50 20 10/0 15 50 35% 40/35
residential 10,000 sf'
Recreation RC 15,OOOs 75 75 200 30 20 20 75 30% 35
commercial
Commercial CM 1 150 50 200 150 NA 75 20 minimum; 25 75 25 30% 40 0.3
moderate __ sum 50
Commercial Cl 1 150 50 200 150 NA 75 20 minimum; 25 75 25 30% 40 0.3
intensive sum 50
Commercial CI-18 1 ISO 50 200 NA NA 50-100 20 minimum; 25 75 30% 40-70 30%landscaped
Intensive—Exit 18 sum 5018
Office O Nonresidential:0.5 acre per 250 75 80 75 25 25 75 35% 40 15%landscaped
7,000 square feet of floor area
Residential:I acre per 8
dwelling units
Neighborhood NC 1 acre per principal use or 50 50 100 75 40 20 15 75 30% 30
commercial structure
MainStreet MS 50 50 75 40-1073—0 0 10 50 5%-10% 40 5%landscaped"
varies with
lot size"
Commercial Light CLI 1 acre per principal use or 200 100 200 200 50 30 30 75 30% 60 40,000 square feet
Industrial structure Total building size
cap for retail use
only
179 Attachment 1:1 12-01-2016
QLt)aEN5Bl3R_Y C:f3L3H �.�_-----'---
Maximum M Floor m Building Area
Setbacks Derght Ratio
Minimum percent proposed Rotes
ltlerchandise permeabl (feet) (FAR)
Display a 0.3
Minima u' Rear Sharetine (feet} 35 ____----
Side feet) 30°
water Area for Front (feet) (feet) (75 50
Clustering (feet) E 20 3010
i Lot Road Depth Frontage (acres} 26 15% timmum
Frontage (feet) (feet) 50 200 10 landscaped
Width' (feet) NA 50 20°Io
(feet) 204 200 50
Minimum NA 100 150
Lot Size Density 200 30 30
(acres) 300 400 40
SYn'brsl E 1 1SA
District LI VF inimum Per Oneipat
366 200
Lightlndustnal 3acres m 500 75
Ficid use or structure
Veteran's Hl m
1"A industry
ESC
arca stems. systems,
Enclosed shopPtng ubiic sewer and water sy
center driveways or double lot width. ted to public water and sewer s
ement requiremEnts for shared
stems;one acre of land per residential
feet of land per1residential unit if connected to
Nance with access manag 10,00o sq
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NOTES: lat widths req height applies within thecAt d to public e"'c and
and
Minimum ected to p
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TWO acres of land per residential unit if not co feet of floor area. 0QB(g)(bA21
of land per reef edtor zero if connected. t79-3
4 Five-tenths acre 2,000 square MaP• allowed.See§
not conn k See Zou'ng erwise
of 15,460 square feet of land dirondack Par of 44 feet oth
s Ten feet if buildings ttre maximum ODES}(b}[3)-
minimum em. m height of 15 feet. tion in the A
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7 Setback fromnuctmes shall have a m allow for a building the build'
S Accessory lies to lands in feet may rvided by
9 Seventy five"foot setback app uuement of 50 feet )Ec} ed by the building facade width d'
° See§179-3-040A(5 )(3)' the minimum req d 179
greater than to oB(5)(b)19l>ar
Abuitdmgsctbackg 2 179-3 elatedbuffer.
It 179-3 040B(5)(t')( of fi0!of the b ld-to tat width as me twenty
f've-foot veg
13 See§§ and 13-04013(5)(b)L
14 Buildings shall occupy a minimum
ss 179_3-040%5)(b)t10] fifty_faot setback whtCshall include at least a
t6 See§179-3.04oB(S)(b)V 1]- uire a minimum of 100 feet or greater
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front setback
IS parcels adjacent to rof 4 fe tun height tshall have a fr
19 Buildings in excess of 40 -
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NOTICESIChapter 179—Zoning—Commercial Districts—Enclosed Shopping—February 2017
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RESOLUTION OF THE QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD DULY
ADOPTED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 2017. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TOWN
BOARD WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27m, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M. IN
THE QUEENSBURY ACTIVITIES CENTER, 742 BAY ROAD, QUEENSBURY, NY 12804, AT WHICH
HEARING THE TOWN BOARD SHALL HEAR ALL INTERESTED PARTIES CONCERNING PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW NO.: _ OF 2017 WHICH WOULD AMEND CHAPTER 179 "ZONING" OF THE
QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE TO REVISE §179-3-040(B)(1) "ENCLOSED SHOPING CENTER ESC" TO
ELIMINATE THE DENSITY RESTRICTION IN THE ENCLOSED SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT. THE
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW WOULD BE ADOPTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEW YORK STATE
MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW.
COPIES OF PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO.: OF 2017 ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
AND INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF THE QUEENSBURY TOWN CLERK, 742 BAY ROAD,
QUEENSBURY, NY DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE
CALL THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE AT (518) 761-8234 OR VISIT THE CLERK'S OFFICE DURING
BUSINESS HOURS. THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON THE
TOWN'S WEB SITE AT THE FOLLOWING WEB ADDRESS: WWW.QUEENSBURY.NET.
ANYONE WISHING TO COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW MAY DO SO EITHER
PERSONALLY OR BY AUTHORIZING A REPRESENTATIVE TO COMMENT. COMMENTS CAN BE
MADE VERBALLY AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED IN
WRITING, EITHER AT THE PUBLIC HEARING OR VIA UNITED STATES MAIL ADDRESSED TO:
QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD, 742 BAY ROAD, QUEENSBURY, NY 12804, OR VIA E-MAIL TO
CAROLINEB c@QUEENSBURY.NET. COMMENTS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL OR BY E-MAIL MUST
BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM ON , 2017.
BY ORDER OF THE QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD.
PUBLICATION DATE: FEBRUARY ,2017
CAROLINE H.BARBER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
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 I 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 project sponsor to verify that the information contained in
Part lis accurate and complete.
A.Project and Sponsor Information.
Name of Action or Project:
Proposed Zoning Code Changes to the Enclosed Shopping Center,(ESC)Zoning District
Project Location(describe,and attach a general location map):
ESC parcels in the area of Aviation Road and Exit 19 of NYS Interstate 87
Brief Description of Proposed Action(include purpose or need):
Amend Town Zoning Code to remove the Density calculation/requirement from the ESC district.
The purpose of this planned change is to allow,potentially,for more flexible development opportunities in this district
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:NY Zip Code:128tH
Project Contact(if not same as sponsor;give name and title/role): Telephone:518-761-8218
Craig Brown,Director-Planning,Zoning,Code Compliance E-Mail:cmigb@queensbury.net
Address:
same
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone:
please see attached list _ E-Mail:
Address:
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
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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 Council,Town Board, 1YesDNo Town Board,SEQR review and adoption of code February 13,2017. Public Hearing planned
or Village Board of Trustees changes for February 27,2017
b.City,Town or Village DYes®No
Planning Board or Commission
c.City Council,Town or DYes®No
Village Zoning Board of Appeals
d.Other local agencies ❑Yes®No
e.County agencies ®YesDNo Warren County Planning Department;GML 239
review and SEAR consent
f.Regional agencies Dyes®No /
g.State agencies DYes®No
h.Federal agencies DYes®No
i. Coastal Resources.
i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area,or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? OYescLINo
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.I.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?
(;i ( f Yes;complete sections C,F.and G.'s
• 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 ❑Yeslallo
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, DYes®No
or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan?
If Yes,identify the plan(s):
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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?
Enclosed Shopping Center,(ESC)
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?Queensbury
b.What police or other public protection forces serve the project site?
Waren County Sheriff and NYS Police
c.Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site?
Queensbury Central VFC,West Glens Falls,EMS
d.What parks serve the project site?
All Town of Queensbury Parks -
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 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:
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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,
L Purpose of the impoundment:
ii.If a water impoundment,the principal source of the water: 0 Ground water D Surface water streams ❑Other specify:
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):
Di. 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?
• Volume(specify tons or cubic yards):
• Over what duration of time?
lit 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):
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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 proposed action cause or result in disturbance to bottom sediments? ❑Yes❑No
If Yes,describe:
iv. Will 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? [Wes❑No
If Yes:
L.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? 0 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),maximum pumping capacity: gallons/minute.
d.Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? ❑Yes❑No
If Yes:
L 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? [Wes❑No
• Is expansion of the district needed? ❑Yes ONO
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• Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? ❑Yes❑No
• Will 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)
it 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 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 [Wes❑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)
it 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(CO2)
• Tons/year(short tons)of Nitrous Oxide(N20)
• Tons/year(short tons)of Perfluorocarbon(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)
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h.Will the proposed action generate or emit methane(including,but not limited to,sewage treatment plants, ❑Yes❑No
landfills,composting facilities)?
If Yes:
L 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 DYesDNo
new demand for transportation facilities or services?
If Yes:
i. When is the peak traffic expected(Check all that apply): 0 Morning 0 Evening ❑Weekend
❑Randomly between hours of to
ii. For commercial activities only,projected number of semi-trailer truck trips/day:
iii.Parking spaces: Existing Proposed Net increase/decrease
iv. Does the proposed action include any shared use parking? DYesDNo
v. If the proposed action includes any modification of existing roads,creation of new roads or change in existing access,describe:
W. Are public/private transportation service(s)or facilities available within%mile of the proposed site? DYesDNo
vii Will the proposed action include access to public transportation or accommodations for use of hybrid,electric DYesDNo
or other alternative fueled vehicles?
viii.Will the proposed action include plans for pedestrian or bicycle accommodations for connections to existing DYesDNo
pedestrian or bicycle routes?
k.Will the proposed action(for commercial or industrial projects only)generate new or additional demand DYesDNo
for energy?
If Yes:
L 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? DYesDNo
I.Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply. •
L During Construction: ii. During Operations:
• Monday-Friday:___ _ • Monday-Friday:
• Saturday: • Saturday:
• Sunday: _ - • Sunday:
• Holidays: • Holidays:
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m.Will the proposed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction, El yes❑No
operation,or both?
If yes:
i. Provide details including sources,time of day and duration:
ii. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen? ❑Yes ONo
Describe:
n.. Will the proposed action have outdoor lighting? yes ONo
If yes:
L 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 ONo
Describe:
o.Does the proposed action have the potential to produce odors for more than one hour per day? ❑Yes ONo
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 ONo
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)
Generally describe proposed storage facilities:
q.Will the proposed action(commercial,industrial and recreational projects only)use pesticides(i.e.,herbicides, ❑Yes ONo
insecticides)during construction or operation?
If Yes:
i. Describe proposed treatment(s):
ii. Will the proposed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices? ❑ Yes ONo
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:
L 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:
hi.Proposed disposal methods/facilities for solid waste generated on-site:
• Construction:
• Operation:
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•
s.Does the proposed action include construction or modification of a solid waste management facility? 0 Yes❑ No
If Yes:
L Type of management or handling of waste proposed for the site(e.g.,recycling or transfer station,composting,landfill,or
other disposal activities):
IL 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 proposed action at the site involve the commercial generation,treatment,storage,or disposal of hazardous ❑Yes❑No
waste?
If Yes:
L 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:_
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.I.Land uses on and surrounding the project site
a.Existing land uses.
L. 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):
IL 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:
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c.Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation? ❑Yes❑No
L 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,
L Identify Facilities:
e.Does the project site contain an existing dam? ❑Yes❑No
If Yes:
L 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:
L 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:
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:
L 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):
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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? ❑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 site
❑Moderately Well Drained: %of site
❑Poorly Drained _ %of site
f.Approximate proportion of proposed action site with slopes: ❑ 0-10%: %of site
O 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)?
it 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 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 ENo
waterbodies?
If yes,name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired:
i.Is the project site in a designated Floodway? ❑Yes❑No
j.Is the project site in the 100 year Floodplain? ❑Yes❑No
k.Is the project site in the 500 year Floodplain? ❑Yes ONo
I.Is the project site located over,or immediately adjoining,a primary,principal or sole source aquifer? ❑Yes❑No
If Yes:
t Name of aquifer:
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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:
L 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?
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? 0Yes0No
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 DYes❑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
L 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:
L Nature of the natural landmark: ❑Biological Community 0 Geological Feature
IL 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:
L CEA name:
IL. Basis for designation:
fit Designating agency and date:
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e.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district 0 Yes❑No
which is listed on,or has been nominated by the NYS Board of Historic Preservation for inclusion on,the
State or National Register 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 Oyes❑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.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:
L 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.):
iiL 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:
if 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 . - awn Board,' of• eensbu Date February 13,2017
Signature , , �� Title Town Supervisor
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