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RESOLUTIONS\LOCALLAWS\SET PUBLIC HEARINGS\Chapter 179—Water Extraction and Transport—2-23-15
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW NO.: _ OF 2015 TO AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE
CHAPTER 179 ENTITLED, "ZONING" RELATING TO
WATER EXTRACTION AND TRANSPORT
RESOLUTION NO.: 92015
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: of 2015 to
amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, entitled "Zoning," to add a definition of "Water
Extraction" and provide for and regulate such land use within the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, before the Town Board may amend its Zoning Law and/or Map, it must hold a
public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Town Law §265, the Municipal Home Rule Law
and the Town of Queensbury Zoning Law, 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 must also obtain approval of the Adirondack Park Agency for the
proposed Zoning Law amendments prior to adoption, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to set a Public Hearing concerning adoption of this Local
Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board formally authorizes and directs the Town
Clerk to forward copies of the proposed Zoning Law Amendments, proposed revised Zoning Map and
supporting SEQRA documentation to the Adirondack Park Agency for its review and approval
pursuant to Article 27 of the Executive Law, §807, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to forward
copies of the proposed Zoning Law Amendments and supporting SEQRA documentation 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, March 9th 2015
to hear all interested persons concerning proposed Local Law No.: of 2015 which provides for
certain amendments of the Town of Queensbury's Zoning Law and Zoning Map, 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
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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/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 2015.
Duly adopted this 23rd day of February, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
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NOTICES\Chapter 179—Zoning—Water Extraction—3-9-15
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RESOLUTION OF THE QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD
DULY ADOPTED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 2015, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
THAT THE TOWN BOARD WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY,
MARCH 9TH, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE QUEENSBURY ACTIVITIES CENTER, 742 BAY
ROAD, QUEENSBURY AT WHICH HEARING THE TOWN BOARD SHALL HEAR ALL
INTERESTED PARTIES CONCERNING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO.: OF 2015 TO
AMEND QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 179 ENTITLED, "ZONING" RELATING
TO WATER EXTRACTION AND TRANSPORT, TO ADD A DEFINITION OF "WATER
EXTRACTION" AND PROVIDE FOR AND REGULATE SUCH LAND USE WITHIN THE
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,PLEASE CONTACT OR VISIT THE QUEENSBURY
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE, 742 BAY ROAD, QUEENSBURY (518) 761-8234 DURING
NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
BY ORDER OF THE QUEENSBURY TOWN BOARD.
PUBLICATION DATE: ,2015
CAROLINE H.BARBER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
LOCAL LAWS\Chapter 179—Water Extraction and Transport—3-9-15
LOCAL LAW NO. OF 2015
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY ZONING LAW RELATING
TO WATER EXTRACTION AND TRANSPORT
Be it Enacted by the Queensbury Town Board as Follows:
Section 1. Intent; Authority — The Town Board acknowledges the absence of any
explicit definition of `Water Extraction' or such use of land within Chapter 179 of the Town
Code and wishes to exercise its legislative authority to provide for and regulate such land use
within the Town. The Town Board recognizes that the sustainable harvesting and transport of
this renewable natural resource has occurred for over 125 years on the lands of the City of
Glens Falls watershed (the largest landowner within the Town) and is analogous to the
currently allowed use of Silviculture which is included in the definition of`Agricultural Use'
in the Code. On-site residential, industrial, commercial or agricultural water use is not
governed by this section. This Local Law is adopted pursuant to New York Municipal Home
Rule Law.
Section 2. Amendment of Zoning Law—Chapter 179 of the Queensbury Town Code,
entitled "Zoning" and known as the "Town of Queensbury Zoning Law" is hereby amended as
follows:
A. Paragraph C. of Section 179-2-010, entitled "Definitions and word usage"
is amended as follows:
(1) The following new definition of"Water Extraction" is added:
Language in bold italics is new language to be added;
Language is old language to be deleted.
(1)
WATER EXTRACTION - means withdrawal, removal, diversion,
taking, or collection by any means of water from ground water sources,
aquifers, springs, wells, pumps, or similar, and including the
infrastructure associated with the water extraction process necessary for
its withdrawal and transport offsite. On-site residential, industrial,
commercial or agricultural use is not included in this definition.
B. Article 9, entitled"Site Plan Review" is amended as follows:
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by adding new Section 179-9-085, entitled "Specific standards", together
with the following new subsections:
A. Water Extraction applicants shall submit a full site plan review
application in conformity with the requirements established by the Town.
B. Water Extraction applicants shall provide evidence of fee title ownership
of a minimum of 200 contiguous acres within a Land Conservation zone by
submission of copies of filed deeds with the application.
C. The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury shall establish a non-
refundable application fee which shall be provided by Water Extraction
applicants at the time of submission.
D. Water Extraction applicants shall provide: a copy of a Water
Withdrawal Permit from the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation pursuant to Part 601 of the Department's Published Regulations
issued pursuant to Environmental Conservation Law Article 15; a copy of an
application for such permit or modification thereof; or sufficient evidence that
such permit is not required, together with such additional evidence and proof as
may be required by the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury as
determined by its review of the submission.
Language in bold italics is new language to be added;
Language with li a drawn through is old language to be deleted.
(2)
E. Upon review by the Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury, the
Water Extraction applicants shall provide a statement of the maximum daily
quantity of water proposed to be extracted,from all extraction points identified
by the applicant, the specific location of the identified extraction points, the
method of extraction and copies of any permits (applied for or existing),
approvals or denials issued by any state or federal agency having jurisdiction of
the extraction method, including the New York State Department of Health, as
may be applicable, the hours of operation,projected traffic volumes relative to
the water volumes proposed to be extracted, projected noise volumes, area
lighting proposed for the site and any other similar site conditions as may be
required by the Planning Board.
F. Water Extraction applicants shall provide the Planning Board of the
Town of Queensbury with a copy of an independent report issued by a qualified
professional of a hydrogeological investigation and study which addresses at
least the following:
(1) The rates of draw down and recharge of any aquifer or other ground water
source as may have been established by a pumping or "stress test"or other
similar testing regimen accordance with accepted standards within the
geology and engineering professions.
(2) The characteristics of the aquifer or other ground source, including rates of
draw down and recharge, sustainable extraction rates, aquifer boundaries,
recharge areas, impacts on the water table, and impacts on any and all
existing water bodies including but not limited to lakes, ponds, rivers,
streams, and wetland areas and private wells or other existing extraction
locations within the zone of contribution.
(3) Possible effects on the aquifer or other ground water resources which might
Language in bold italics is new language to be added;
Language with line drawn tl,..ough is old language to be deleted.
(3)
result in the disturbance of existing minerals such as, but not limited to, iron,
manganese, arsenic, and uranium, and any health hazards raised by such
disturbance(s) or other impacts including issues such as drinking water
turbidity, clarity, and aroma.
(4) Proposed extraction volumes shall be sustainable as demonstrated by the
study based upon the applicant's land holdings being significant enough to
produce sustainable draw of at least the proposed amount from the
applicant's proportional land holdings.
G. Water Extraction applicants shall include on the site plan the location of
all water bodies located within 500 feet of the extraction point, the precise
surveyed location of the extraction point, the existing network of roadways in
the vicinity of the extraction point, any proposed new roadways, and any other
relevant and material detail(s) bearing on the proposed extraction process the
omission of which would tend to hinder the ability of the reviewing authority,
affected land owners or the public from developing a full understanding of the
scope and impact of the proposal.
H. The Planning Board of the Town of Queensbury shall properly notice
and conduct a Public Hearing convened for the purpose of reviewing the
application in conformity with the general requirements of site plan review.
The Planning Board shall be entitled to adopt whatever procedural rules for the
hearing, including the imposition of reasonable time limits for the
presentations of the applicants, opponents if any, and the general public, it
deems appropriate, fair, and reasonable calculated to afford a full
consideration of the issues pertaining to the application.
I. Water transport vehicle access to the extraction site for loading purposes
shall occur in such a manner as to safeguard against hazards to traffic and
Language in bold italics is new language to be added;
Language with line draw throu"h is old language to be deleted.
(4)
pedestrians on adjacent streets or roads; avoid traffic congestion and traffic
safety hazards, or other safety risks identified by the review process.
J. Water transport vehicle traffic shall be designed so as to not exceed the
capacity of existing town roadways or cause premature failure, aging or
diminished utility of those roadways. Site plan approval may be conditioned
upon tender of appropriate financial security or direct payment sufficient to
repair or improve degraded roadway conditions proximately caused by the
water transport vehicle traffic.
K. Water extraction points shall be located no closer than One Thousand
(1000) feet from the nearest residence. This provision is only applicable to
water extraction and transport off-site and is not applicable to on-site
residential, industrial, commercial or agricultural purposes.
L. Water Extraction Points shall be selected to minimize impact upon the
environment and applicants shall limit site clearing and roadway development
to the minimum necessary to achieve access.
C. Table 2, entitled "Summary of Allowed Uses in Residential Districts" is
amended as follows:
(1) "Water Extraction"is added as a Site Plan Review(SPR) use in the Land
Conservation— 10 Acre (LC-10) and Land Conservation—42 Acre (LC-42)zones.
Section 3. 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 4. 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. In particular,
Language in bold italics is new language to be added;
Language with-line drawn through is old language to be deleted.
(5)
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this Local Law is specifically intended to supersede the amended provisions of the current
Town of Queensbury Zoning Law.
Section 5. 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.
Language in bold italics is new language to be added;
Language withline draw., through is old language to be deleted.
(6)
Full Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 -Project and Setting
Instructions for Completing Part 1
Part I 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 project sponsor to verify that the information contained in
Part 1 is accurate and complete.
A.Project and Sponsor Information.
Name of Action or Project:
City of Glens Falls Water Extraction&Town of Queensbury Zoning Amendment
Project Location(describe,and attach a general location map):
Butler Pond Storage Reservoir
Brief Description of Proposed Action(include purpose or need):
The City of Glens Falls proposes to construct a new public water supply well and water unloading station for the purpose of supplying groundwater to a city
of Glens Falls water district user. The increased revenue from the new well source will allow the city to invest in the needed maintenance and
improvements to the water supply system infrastructure and reduce the required amount of surface water required from the watershed properties located
in the Town of Queensbury,but lost to leakage in the aging city water supply system infrastructure.
To facilitate this project,the Town of Queensbury proposes to amend the Chapter 179(Zoning)of the Town Code as follows: a)Add a new definition of
"water extraction"in Article 2,b)add specific standards for water extraction in Article 9 and 3)add"water extraction"as a use permitted by site plan review
in Table 2.
Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone:518 761 3850/518 761 8222
City of Glens Falls/Town of Queensbury E-Mail:
Address:42 Ridge Street/742 Bay Road
City/PO:Glens Falls/Queensbury State:NY Zip Code:12801/1280
Project Contact(if not same as sponsor;give name and title/role): Telephone:Same
Steve Gurzler,City Engineer/Stuart Baker,Senior Planner E-Mail:
Address:
Same
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone:
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, ®Yes❑No City of Glens Falls Water&Sewer February 2015
or Village Board of Trustees Town of Queensbury Town Board February 2015
b.City,Town or Village ®Yes❑No Town of Queensbury Planning Board February 2015
Planning Board or Commission
c.City Council,Town or ❑Yes❑N°
Village Zoning Board of Appeals
d.Other local agencies ❑Yes❑No
e.County agencies ®Yes❑No Warren County Planning Board February 2015
f.Regional agencies ❑Yes❑No
g.State agencies ®Yes❑No NYS DEC Water Supply Permit Modifications,
NYS Dept.of Health,Adirondack Park Agency
h.Federal agencies ❑Yes❑No
i. Coastal Resources.
i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area,or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? El Yes®No
ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? ❑Yes®No
iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? ❑Yes®No
C.Planning and Zoning
C.1.Planning and zoning actions.
Will administrative or legislative adoption,or amendment of a plan,local law,ordinance,rule or regulation be the ❑Yes®No
only approval(s)which must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed?
• 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 ®Yes❑No
would be located?
b.Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district(for example: Greenway ®Yes❑No
Brownfield Opportunity Area(BOA);designated State or Federal heritage area;watershed management plan;
or other?)
If Yes,identify the plan(s):
City of Glens Falls Watershed Area,Adirondack Park,Lake George Park
c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan, IZIYesEINo
or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan?
If Yes,identify the plan(s):
Open Space Vision for Town of Queensbury.July 2003
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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?
Land Conservation-10 acre(project)
Land Conservation-10 acre&Land Conservation-42 acre(zoning amendment)
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? Add"water extraction"as permitted by site plan review in LC-10&LC-42 zoning districts
C.4.Existing community services.
a.In what school district is the project site located? Queensbury Union Free&Lake George Central
b.What police or other public protection forces serve the project site?
Warren County Sheriff's Department,NYS Police
c.Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site?
Fire: Bay Ridge,No.Queensbury,Queensbury Central,So.Queensbury,West Glens Falls;EMS:Bay Ridge,North Queensbury,West Glens Falls
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)? Municipal water extraction
b.a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 686 acres
b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? >1 acres
c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 1,687+ 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)? % 1% Units: 10-15 MGY
d.Is the proposed action a subdivision,or does it include a subdivision? ❑Yes 0No
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
L If No,anticipated period of construction: 6 months
ii. If Yes:
• Total number of phases anticipated
• Anticipated commencement date of phase I (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 2
ii. Dimensions(in feet)of largest proposed structure: 8ft height; 8ft width; and 40ft length
iii. Approximate extent of building space to be heated or cooled: 320 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:3,000 to 6,000 gallons of water in storage tanks
ii. If a water impoundment,the principal source of the water: ®Ground water❑Surface water streams❑Other specify:
iii. If other than water,identify the type of impounded/contained liquids and their source.
iv. Approximate size of the proposed impoundment. Volume: N/A million gallons;surface area: N/A acres
v. Dimensions of the proposed dam or impounding structure: N/A height; N/A length
vi. Construction method/materials for the proposed dam or impounding structure(e.g.,earth fill,rock,wood,concrete):
None-plastic storage tanks within temporary loading stations
D.2. Project Operations
a.Does the proposed action include any excavation,mining,or dredging,during construction,operations,or both? ❑Yes®No
(Not including general site preparation,grading or installation of utilities or foundations where all excavated
materials will remain onsite)
If Yes:
i.What is the purpose of the excavation or dredging?
ii. How much material(including rock,earth,sediments,etc.)is proposed to be removed from the site?
• 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? ❑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 WINO
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? ®Yes ONo
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? IZIYes ON°
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 X10
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: Glens Falls Watershed will modify water supply permit to include new well
• Date application submitted or anticipated: February 2015
• Proposed source(s)of supply for new district: Production Well#1 near butler storage reservoir
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: 50 gallons/minute.
d.Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? Yes ONo
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? DYes INo
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['No
• Is expansion of the district needed? ❑YesDNo
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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):
No wastewater treatment systems will be required,area will only be used for water loading
vi. Describe any plans or designs to capture,recycle or reuse liquid waste:
Any well water used in cleaning process rewiring equalization will be removed by truck and properly disposed of
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 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, ❑YesONo
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(N2O)
• 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)
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h;Will the proposed action generate or emit methane(including,but not limited to,sewage treatment plants, ❑Yes®No
landfill's,composting facilities)?
If Yes:
i. Estimate methane generation in tons/year(metric):
ii.Describe any methane capture,control or elimination measures included in project design(e.g.,combustion to generate heat or
electricity,flaring):
i.Will the proposed action result in the release of air pollutants from open-air operations or processes,such as ❑Yes®No
quarry or landfill operations?
If Yes:Describe operations and nature of emissions(e.g.,diesel exhaust,rock particulates/dust):
j.Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels or generate substantial ®Yes❑No
new demand for transportation facilities or services?
If Yes:
i. When is the peak traffic expected(Check all that apply): ❑Morning ❑Evening ['Weekend
VI Randomly between hours of 9am to 6pm .
ii. For commercial activities only,projected number of semi-trailer truck trips/day: 0
iii. Parking spaces: Existing o Proposed 2 Net increase/decrease +2
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:
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well for maintenance. ****Traffic to be mitigated during school bus pickup and drop off times as requested by neighbors on West Mountain and
Easy Street area.
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):
iii. Will the proposed action require a new,or an upgrade to,an existing substation? ❑Yes❑No
1.Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply.
i. During Construction: ii. During Operations:
• Monday-Friday: lam to 5pm • Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm*See notes above
• Saturday: • Saturday: 8am-4pm(occassional)
• Sunday: • Sunday: 8am-4pm(occassional)
• Holidays: • Holidays: 8am-4pm(occassional)
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m;Will the proposed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction, 123 Yes❑No
operation,or both?
If yes:
i. Provide details including sources,time of day and duration:
During construction-7am to 6pm equipment for excavation,paving and installation of loading station. During operation noise should not exceed
ambient levels.
ii. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen? ❑Yes JNo
Describe:
n.. Will the proposed action have outdoor lighting? JYes❑No
If yes:
i Describe source(s),location(s),height of fixture(s),direction/aim,and proximity to nearest occupied structures:
Downcast security lighting meeting the Town of Queensbury lighting standards.
ii. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a light barrier or screen? El Yes WINO
Describe:
o. Does the proposed action have the potential to produce odors for more than one hour per day? ❑Yes 0No
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)
iii. 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 ❑No _
r.Will the proposed action(commercial or industrial projects only)involve or require the management or disposal ❑ Yes ONo
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:
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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 proposed action at the site involve the commercial generation,treatment,storage,or disposal of hazardous ❑Yes®No
waste?
If Yes:
1.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):Public Watershed
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 686 686 Minimal change
• Meadows,grasslands or brushlands(non-
agricultural,including abandoned agricultural)
• Agricultural
(includes active orchards,field,greenhouse etc.)
• Surface water features
(lakes,ponds,streams,rivers,etc.) No Change
• 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? ❑YesEINo
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: N/A feet
• Dam length: N/A feet
• Surface area: N/A acres
• Volume impounded: N/A gallons OR acre-feet
ii.Dam's existing hazard classification: N/A
iii.Provide date and summarize results of last inspection:
Existing dam is on parcel,but not part of proposed use or project site
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:
1. 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:
1. 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): City of Glens Falls Watershed
• Describe any use limitations: Water supply permit reulations
• Describe any engineering controls: Project included in NYS DEC Water Supply Permit modification for watershed
• 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? 110 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: Sand 100
d.What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: 4-5 feet
e.Drainage status of project site soils:® Well Drained: 100%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? ❑Yes®No
If Yes,describe:
h. Surface water features.
i. Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies(including streams,rivers, ®Yes❑No
ponds or lakes)?
ii. Do any wetlands or other waterbodies adjoin the project site? ®Yes❑No
If Yes to either i or ii,continue. If No,skip to E.2.i.
iii. Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies within or adjoining the project site regulated by any federal, ®Yes❑No
state or local agency?
iv. For each identified regulated wetland and waterbody on the project site,provide the following information:
• Streams: Name 830-489,830-501,830-510,830-514 Classification AA(T)
• Lakes or Ponds: Name Classification
• Wetlands: Name Federal Waters,Federal Waters,Federal Waters 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 INo
waterbodies?
If yes,name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired:
i.Is the project site in a designated Floodway? ❑Yesjlo
j.Is the project site in the 100 year Floodplain? ❑Yes Ito
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:
i.Name of aquifer: Principal 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:
1. Describe the habitat/community(composition,function,and basis for designation):
Pitch Pine-Scrub Oak Barrens
ii. Source(s)of description or evaluation: NYS DEC Mapper
iii. Extent of community/habitat:
• Currently: 700 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? ❑Yes JNo
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 INo
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:
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e.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district ❑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: 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(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 [Wes ONO
scenic or aesthetic resource?
If Yes:
i. Identify resource:
ii. Nature of,or basis for,designation(e.g.,established highway overlook,state or local park,state historic trail or scenic byway,
etc.):
iii. Distance between project and resource: miles.
i. Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild,Scenic and Recreational Rivers ❑Yes®No
Program 6 NYCRR 666?
If Yes:
1. Identify the name of the river and its designation:
ii. Is the activity consistent with development restrictions contained in 6NYCRR Part 666? ❑Yes®No
F.Additional Information
Attach any additional information which may be needed to clarify your project.
If you have identified any adverse impacts which could be associated with your proposal,please describe those impacts plus any
measures which you propose to avoid or minimize them.
G. Verification
I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant/Sponsor Name Nace Engineering,PC Thomas Center Date
Signature Title Project Engineer
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