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LOCAL LAWS\Chapter 179—Water Extraction and Transport—4-6-15 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 extraction of water has occurred for over 125 years on the lands of the City of Glens Falls watershed (the largest landowner within the Town). The extraction of water for 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: 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 Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language with li a drawn*t,,.ough is old language to be deleted. (1) infrastructure associated with the water extraction process necessary for its withdrawal and transport offsite. Water Extraction as herein defined does not include the withdrawal of water for on-site uses. B. Article 9, entitled"Site Plan Review" is amended as follows: (1) 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 o 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. 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 Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language with li a dray i throu'h is old language to be deleted. (2) 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 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. Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language with line a..^.,,.. through is old language to be deleted. (3) (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 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 Language in bold italics is new language to be added; Language is old language to be deleted. (4) 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, 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 is old language to be deleted. (5) • Community ! ?v5' c.pi Xe r {t-ri .1,n, A,r t M' i.... i2 �. �i�C.Ci�k t tS-t:..3 Sx>{g 742 i3av load Ou .:ensb:Ii lz, NY 112304 .4� a TO: City of Glens Falls Water& Sewer Town of Queensbury Town Board NYS Department of Environmental Conservation NYS Department of Health Adirondack Park Agency Warren Co. Planning Department FROM: Craig Brown, Director of Planning& Zoning Zoning Administrator RE: Revised SEQR Long Form Site Plan 12-2015 Just Beverages Town of Queensbury Zoning Amendment City of Glens Falls Revised NYS DEC Water Extraction permit DATE: March 27, 2015 Enclosed herewith please find, for your reference, the Negative Declaration issued by the Town of Queensbury Planning Board having completed; Parts, I,II, & III SEQR Long Form for the JUST Beverages / City of Glens Falls / Town of Queensbury project. We are providing you with this copy as you are one of the involved agencies that have consented to have the Town of Queensbury Planning Board perform the necessary SEQRA review for this matter. CB/pw Cc: Nace Engineering Michael Borgos, Esq. Phone: 518.761.8220 I Fax: 518.745 4437 1 742 Bay Road, Queensbury,NY 12804 1 www.queensbury.net SJocflIS L- 1'1tarl.01 e `tv r r,c. . r • (��i� c � f ie f I, %-fr , a Per Plc,nnt"ncq 80krca 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 finding, 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: Just Beverages site plan,City of Glens Falls Water Extraction&Town of Queensbury Zoning Amendment Project Location(describe,and attach a general location map): Butler Pond Storage Reservoir property,Queensbury,NY Brief Description of Proposed Action(include purpose or need): Just Beverages proposes to install,operate and maintain a City—owned well and transport water from the well site to the company's water bottling facility in the City. This project requires Site Plan Review approval by the Town of Queensbury Planning Board. The City of Glens Falls is applying to NYS DEC for a public water withdrawal permit for this well. 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: • See attached E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Project Contact(if not same as sponsor;give name and title/role): Telephone: See attached E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone: See attached 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 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 Q]Yes❑No Town of Queensbury Planning Board February 2015 Planning Board or Commission c.City Council,Town or ❑YesJJNo Village Zoning Board of Appeals d.Other local agencies ❑Yes®No e.County agencies ®Yes❑No Warren County Planning February 2015 f.Regional agencies ❑Yes®No g.State agencies ®Yes❑No NYS Dept.of Env.Conservation,NYS Dept.of February 2015 Health,Adirondack Park A ency h.Federal agencies ❑Yes0No i. Coastal Resources. i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area,or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? ❑Yes®No ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? ❑Yes®No iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? ❑Yes®No C.Planning and Zoning C.1.Planning and zoning actions. Will administrative or legislative adoption,or amendment of a plan,local law,ordinance,rule or regulation be the ❑Yes®No only approval(s)which must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed? • 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): c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan, ®Yes❑No or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan? If Yes,identify the plan(s): Page 2of13 C.3. Zoning a. Is the site hat of the proposed classi action ficatio located n ) ncluding in a municipality li with an adopted overlay distri zoncting? law or ordinance. ®Yes❑No If Yes,w the zoning s i any applicable Land Conservation-10 Acres(protect&zoning amendment) Land Conservation-42 Acres(zoning amendment) b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? ❑YesmNo 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 and 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 Sheriffs Department New York State 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,No.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)? Install,operate and maintain a City-owned well and transport water from the well site.686 b.a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 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? DYes Jio If Yes, L 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: 6 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.Doe's 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)? ®YesDNo 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 VI Yes DNo 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: p fy: 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? OYes®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? ❑YesDNo 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? DYesDNo 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 DYes®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): 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 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 Ito If Yes: i Total anticipated water usage/demand per day: 42.000 gallons/day ii. Will the proposed action obtain water from an existing public water supply? ®Yes Dto If Yes: • Name of district or service area: Glens Falls Butler Pond Watershed • 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? ❑Yestato 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: allons/minute. 300 5 c0'41 d.Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? ❑Yes 0No 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? [Wes IN° 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? ❑Yes❑N° Page 5 of 13 • 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) 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 of 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? !4 es o f. Does the proposed action include,or will it use on-site,one or more sources of air emissions,including fuel C No combustion,waste incineration,or other processes or operations? 411Stoe•C: Ke S If Yes,identify: 3(a c fr[S i.Mob'1 sources during project oper tions(e.g.,heavy equipment,fleet or delivery vehicles) 1.1-eo ( ec1L) t al o< be(tv�t--1/4t ii. Stationary sources during construction(egg.,power generation,structural heating,batch plant,crushers) Cyr 554C✓CAI Cle0Or. r iii. Stationary sources during opera ions(e.g.,process sinissioqs,large boilers,electric generation) P Cy- et erteccc e t 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 DYes DNo 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 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 6of13 • , h.Will the proposed action generate or emit methane(including,but not limited to,sewage treatment plants, ❑YesINo 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 ❑YesONo 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 jYes❑No new demand for transportation facilities or services? If Yes: i.When is the peak traffic expected(Check all that apply): ❑Morning ❑Evening :Weekend 0 Randomly between hours of gam to 6pm . ii.For commercial activities only,projected number of semi-trailer truck trips/day: 0 Parking spaces: Existing 0 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: -.• ,.... . 1l:r l.v,• • •.J II COI J.• ,Jill •.0 IA.., L.••,G I I - - ' -I r.1« •,. , _, .•.,••1• Y L•1 • II •J• •1,: is f,.: • 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 areas. vi. Are public/private transportation service(s)or facilities available within%z 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 ❑YesONo pedestrian or bicycle routes? k.Will the proposed action(for commercial or industrial projects only)generate new or additional demand ❑YesONo 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 I.Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply. L During Construction: ii. During Operations: 31 lit Sgm •. Monday-Friday: lam to 5pm • Monday-Friday:744)4-6pm*See notes above • Saturday: • Saturday: . Bar-4pm(ocassional) • Sunday: • Sunday: Barn-4pm(ocassional) • Holidays: • Holidays: Sam-4pm(ocassional) 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: 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®No Describe: n.. Will the proposed action have outdoor lighting? Pi Yes DNo 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®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 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 jNo insecticides)during construction or operation? If Yes: i.Describe proposed treatment(s): ii. Will the proposed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices? El 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 8of13 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: 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. L Check all uses that occur on,adjoining and near the project site. ❑ Urban ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial ❑ Residential(suburban) 0 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: Page 9 of 13 • . c.Is the project site presently used by,members of the pommunity for public recreation? / i. If Yes:explain: I Y o -O t t e t✓{ f o r m f(k l j, (�c �Stie cecrec'-ce 1&etc)s's 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: 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: 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: 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): Page 10 of 13 • v.Is The project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses? ❑YesE • If yes,DEC site ID number: • Describe the type of institutional control(e. deed rest' ' or a ement): City of Glens Falls Watershed • Describe any use limitations: Water supply piit'�" ns • Describe any engineering controls: Pte' du in S D • r Supply Permit modication for watershed • Will the project affect the institution or engineering s in place? ❑Ye o • Explain: �J ��. 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 INo 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%: 100 %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 aro 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 ON° j.Is the project site in the 100 year Floodplain? ❑Yes[ENo k.Is the project site in the 500 year Floodplain? ' ['Yes®No 1.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 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: L Describe the habitat/community(composition,function,and basis for designation): Pitch Pine-Scrub Oak Barrens ii. Source(s)of description or evaluation: iii. Extent of community/habitat: • Currently: 700.0 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 D 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? Qesjio If yes,give a brief description of how the proposed actin may affect that use: An, c p5 J/ y iic c i t 1�►'1v►w S rn i S 9+11 rAI..n) - of +1S4(rt[%t t�C'c,u f �,t c q c;e fr 44-r`Pc-tbti I cdu:J� E.3. Designated Public Resources On or Near Project Site cl a.Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in a designated agricultural district certified pursuant to ['Yes ON° 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? ❑YesJNo 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,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 ['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 es®No scenic or aesthetic resource? � Su .r -el j1c2t T"' If Yes: i. `��ndv �jQ n ��CV'_ 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.): Le Lt PeksS G•e C f CCV e.)-J\ iii.Distance between project and resource: 14._.%.S. '(`'l C n a miles. i. Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild,Scenic and Recreational Rivers ❑Yes®No Program 6 NYCRR 666? If Yes: i.Identify the name of the river and its designation: ii.Is the activity consistent with development restrictions contained in 6NYCRR Part 666? ❑Yes❑No F.Additional Information Attach any additional information which may be needed to clarify your project. If you have identified any adverse impacts which could be associated with your proposal,please describe those impacts plus any measures which you propose to avoid or minimize them. G. Verification I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name See attached Date Signature Title l PRINT FORM Page 13 of 13 • • • • • EAF Mapper Summary Report Monday, March 16, 2015 11:29 AM Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist !"„ -�"' project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental F+• ? assessment form(EAF).Not all questions asked in the EAF are I answered by the EAF Mapper.Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to t7, DEC,you may also need to contact local or other data sources in order fit. to obtain data not provided by the Mapper.Digital data is not a -, substitute for agency determinations. r� 4' -ensbury f. Mon 100or 1:',61 UM Lake Luzerne 1. ` y 4 4,. 't ., \ , Tor onlo 4." a ,rti t-1 1%{ - }. Detroit �uftal ' 1 r Boston Id ./4117�?IY ,.t3 ati ...._ [„f/a F _ Sources:Esri,HERE,DeLcrrie,LSCS GIeveIand Prtivirlencr +t Hartford_ _ Interrnsp,inceme:tt P Corp N RCM Ear �,�, Japan,MET1,Esri China(Hong Kong) Esri 0 '�t��''£tJ` "Sctsce ,,, ,ri Yf-PE, ,Thailssno),TomTom,klapmylrcIa.ei x ., '} 3 Pittcburgh nT `e�°en n� C-G Intermsp, Openstraettyfapccntributar,and th CIS,t ntbus i1�m.burtJloa menf zt'am.,NRCAN. Use.Community 4i. .,, wa hington,Esrp Japan. METI,Es n•China B.i.i[Coastal or Waterfront Area] No B.i.ii [Local Waterfront Revitalization Area] No C.2.b. [Special Planning District] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.1.h[DEC Spills or Remediation Site- Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Potential Contamination History] Workbook. E.1.h.i [DEC Spills or Remediation Site- Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Listed] Workbook. E.1.h.i [DEC Spills or Remediation Site- Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Environmental Site Remediation Database] Workbook. E.1.h.iii[Within 2,000'of DEC Remediation No Site] E.2.g[Unique Geologic Features] No E.2.h.i [Surface Water Features] Yes E.2.h.ii [Surface Water Features] Yes E.2.h.iii [Surface Water Features] Yes- Digital mapping information on local and federal wetlands and waterbodies is known to be incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.h.iv[Surface Water Features-Stream 830-489,830-501,830-510, 830-514 Name] E.2.h.iv[Surface Water Features-Stream AA(T) Classification] E.2.h.iv[Surface Water Features-Wetlands Federal Waters Name] E.2.h.v[Impaired Water Bodies] No E.2.i. [Floodway] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.j. [100 Year Floodplain] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. Full.Environmental Assessment Form- EAF Mapper Summary Report . r E.2.k.[500 Year Floodplain] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.l. [Aquifers] Yes E.2.1. [Aquifer Names] Principal Aquifer E.2.n. [Natural Communities] Yes E.2.n.i[Natural Communities- Name] Pitch Pine-Scrub Oak Barrens E.2.n.i[Natural Communities-Acres] 700.0 E.2.o.[Endangered or Threatened Species] No E.2.p.[Rare Plants or Animals] No E.3.a. [Agricultural District] No E.3.c. [National Natural Landmark] No E.3.d[Critical Environmental Area] No E.3.e. [National Register of Historic Places] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.3.f.[Archeological Sites] No E.3.i. [Designated River Corridor] No • Full Environmental.Assessment Form- EAF Mapper Summary Report • • 2 A. Project Sponsor Information Name of Just Beverages,LLC City of Glens Falls Town of Queensbury Applicant/Sponsor Telephone (919)742-0389 (518)761-3805 (518)761-8222 Email jsiplon@justbetter.com engineer @cityofglensfalls.com stuartb @queensbury.net Address 31 Broad Street 42 Ridge Street 742 Bay Road Glens Falls, NY 12801 Glens Falls,NY 12801 Queensbury,NY 12804 Project Contact: Thomas Center Steve Gurzler,City Engineer Stuart G.Baker,Senior Nace Engineering Planner Telephone (518)745-4400 (518)761-3805 (518)761-8222 Email tcenter36(c vahoo.com engineertmcitvofglensfalls.com stuartb @queensburv.net Address 169 Haviland Road 42 Ridge Street 742 Bay Road Queensbury,NY 12804 Glens Falls, NY 12801 Queensbury,NY 12804 Property Owner City of Glens Falls Telephone (518)761-3805 Email Address 42 Ridge Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 G. Verification I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Date Signature Title Name P.E./Agent for Just Nace Engineering .5/17/ /f Beverages,i Bevera es LLC City Engineer,City of City of Glens Falls pr./ 0/ I Glens Falls Town of Queensbury ft ' Senior Planner,Town of (5- Queensbury • l G. fi I certify Veri the cation information provide is true to the best of my knowledge,and hereby acknowledge and agree to the changes made to Part 1 of the environmental assessment form at the March 24,2015 Town of Queensbury Planning Board meeting. Applicant/Sponsor Date Signature Title Name Nace Engineering P.E./Agent for Just 3 AZ16 /t7 Beverages,LLC City of Glens Falls i/ City Engineer,City of 4//t JJ'',e4 t .1 21L1 j/ I / Glens Falls l Town of Queensbury Senior Planner,Town of 426/1.5 /W""' Queensbury Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 2-Identification of Potential Project Impacts 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, ONO 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 D 1 e (3' ❑ 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. Bli 9" ❑ 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, NO ❑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 Questions) 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 O ❑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 2 of 10 1.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 4. Impact on groundwater The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water,or ONO 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 12( ❑ 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 Dla,D2c 12/ ❑ sewer services. d.The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater. D2d,E2I 1211 ❑ e.The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations D2c,Elf, d ❑ where groundwater is,or is suspected to be,contaminated. E l g,Elh f.The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical products D2p,E21 12( ❑ over ground water or an aquifer. g.The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100 E2h,D2q, 12( ❑ feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources. E21,D2c h. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 5. Impact on Flooding The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding. 131 :1 ❑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, El e ❑ ❑ or upgrade? Page 3 of 10 g.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 6. Impacts on Air The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. E NO OYES (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(CO2) D2g ❑ ❑ ii. More than 3.5 tons/year of nitrous oxide(N20) 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 I 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.) [NO 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 ❑ ❑ 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, Elb ❑ ❑ 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.) NO ❑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 El a,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 ❑NO r YES sharp contrast to,current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1.E.1.a,E.1.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) impart impact may may occur occur a.Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal,state,or local E3h la ❑ scenic or aesthetic resource. —/ b.The proposed action may result in the obstruction,elimination or significant E3h,C2b GY ❑ 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) C]' ❑ ii.Year round L� ❑ d.The situation or activity in which viewers are engaged while viewing the proposed E3h action is: E2q, i. Routine travel by residents,including travel to and from work ❑ ii.Recreational or tourism based activities Elc ❑ 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 DI a,El a, V ❑ . project: D1 f,Dlg 0-1/2 mile '/s-3 mile 3-5 mile 5+ mile g.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological 124 0 YES 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 E3e ❑ ❑ to,any buildings,archaeological site or district 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. 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: ❑ 0 e.If any of the above(a-d)are answered"Yes",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, Elb 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 NO Ell 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,Elb ❑ ❑ 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. Elc,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 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. ONO S . (See Part 1.D.2 j) If"Yes", answer questions a-g. If"No",go to Section 14. Relevant No,or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may _ may oc 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 El ❑ more vehicles. c.The proposed action will degrade existing transit access. D2j 13 ❑ _ d.The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations. D2j CI (1 e.The proposed action may alter the present pattern of movement of people or goods. D2j LEI' ❑ f. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ 14. Impact on Energy The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. 131Z OYES (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 Dl f, ❑ ❑ or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two-family residences or to serve a DI q,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 Dlg ❑ ❑ 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 DYES (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 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-m. 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 E 1 d ❑ ❑ care center,group home,nursing home or retirement community. b.The site of the proposed action is currently undergoing remediation. Elg,Elh ❑ ❑ c.There is a completed emergency spill remediation,or a completed environmental site Elg,E l h ❑ ❑ 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 El g,Elh ❑ ❑ property(e.g.,easement or deed restriction). e.The proposed action may affect institutional control measures that were put in place Elg,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,E 1 f ❑ ❑ management facility. h.The proposed action may result in the unearthing of solid or hazardous waste. D2q,E 1 f ❑ ❑ 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. I.The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the D2s,El f, ❑ ❑ 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. ONO ES (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,D 1 a [T ❑ contrast to,current surrounding land use pattem(s). Ela,Elb b.The proposed action will cause the permanent population of the city,town or village C2 in which the project is located to grow by more than 5%. 1 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 ❑ / �71t plans. , ,/ e.The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not C3,Dic, Iy ❑ supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure. Did,Dl f, Dld,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. p<0 OYES (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 ❑ ❑ schools,police and fire) c.The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where C2,C3,Dl f ❑ ❑ 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,Elb E2g,E2h g.Other impacts: ❑ ❑ PRINT FULL FORM Page 10 of 10 • • Agency Use Only [IfApplicable] Project: 4 Date: I 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. The Planning Board reviewed and amended as applicant requested Part 1;the Planning Board reviewed and completed Part 2 of the Long EAF. During their review the board identified item#13 Impact on Transportation specifically letter d. "The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations as potential having a moderate to large impact may occur. The Board then analyzed#13d using the following supporting information. 1)The magnitude of the allowed action would be the traffic generated to be up to 24 trucks per day. 2)The geographic scope involved with impact on pedestrian or bicycle accommodations includes the City of Glens Falls,The Town of Queensbury,and directly the Butler Pond Road. 3)The duration of the impact would occur during daylight hours 4)The probability of the impact is likely 5)The number of those affected are few as there are few households on Butler Pond Road The Planning Board reviewed and agreed with the measures to be implemented to minimize traffic impacts that include the following listed in the amended Part 1 1)minimize impervious surfaces use pervious materials-a portion of the access area is to be permeable pavement 2)traffic to be mitigated during school bus pickup and drop off times as requested by neighbors on West Mountain and Easy Street areas The Planning Board agreed the actions that are proposed will not have a significant adverse environmental impact as measures are to be implemented to reduce any impacts. Determination of Significance-Type 1 and Unlisted Actions SEQR Status: ©Type 1 ❑Unlisted Identify portions of EAF completed for this Project: Q Part 1 Q Part 2 ©Part 3 V • Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF,as noted,plus this additional support information • Town Board Zoning Amendment Referral documentation.Applicant Cover Letter.Site Plan Aoplication.Hyrodgeologic report.orooerty information. Drawings SP-1,-2,-3 and drawings storage 01001-00-900,Town Engineer Review letter and meeting minutes and considering both the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact,it is the conclusion of the Town of Queensbury Planning Board 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.d). ❑ 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: Just Beverages Site Plan,City of Glens Falls Water Extraction Permit and Town of Queensbury Zoning Amendment Name of Lead Agency: Town of Queensbury Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Chris Hunsinger, Title of Responsible Officer: Town of Queensbury Planning Board Chairman / Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: (! 4 . / uq,� Date: 3 Z(/�s Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) `, ,� ; Date: 05 For Further Information: Contact Person:Craig Brown,Zoning Administrator Town of Queensbury Address:'742 Bay Road Telephone Number:518-761-8220 E-mail:craigb@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 PRINT FULL FORM Page 2 of 2