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2.1AZONING\Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Adopt - 5 -16 -16 RESOLUTION ADOPTING SEQRA NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TOWN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND RELATED CHANGES TO TOWN ZONING LAW RESOLUTION NO. INTRODUCED BY: WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: 2016 WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Queensbury includes recommendations to guide land use in the Town of Queensbury, and WHEREAS, the Town Board is considering amending the Comprehensive Plan to remove the current recommendation against "drive through" windows and facilities in certain areas of the Town, to remove the recommendations to apply the Main Street Plan to Dix Avenue, correct a factual error, and related references, and WHEREAS, a draft of an Amendment to remove the above - referenced recommendations and references from the Comprehensive Plan was prepared and presented at the Town Board's meeting on April 18"', 2016, and WHEREAS, the Town Zoning Law is based upon the Town's Comprehensive Plan and sets forth the rules and regulations governing land use within the Town, and WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board also wishes to consider adoption of proposed Local Law No.: of 2016, introduced at the Town Board meeting held on May 2, 2016, to amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 179, entitled "Zoning," to: 1) provide for "drive- through windows" and facilities at businesses in the Main Street Zoning District within the Town of Queensbury under certain prescribed conditions and 2) to adopt provisions for determining setback requirements for corner lots abutting Main Street in the Main Street Zoning District, and WHEREAS, under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ( SEQRA), it is necessary to conduct an environmental review before amending the Comprehensive Plan and before enacting a Local Law to make changes to the Town Zoning Law, and WHEREAS, the Town Board, as Lead Agency for environmental review required under the State Environmental Quality Review Act ( SEQRA), previously reviewed a Full Environmental Assessment Form to analyze potential environmental impacts of the Comprehensive Plan prior to its original adoption in August 6, 2007, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 360,2007 the Town Board previously issued a SEQRA Negative Declaration with respect to the Comprehensive Plan adopted on August 6, 2007, and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed a Full Environmental Assessment Form to analyze potential environmental impacts of the proposed Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and of proposed Local Law No.: of 2016, which would make some related changes to the Town's Zoning Law, and found that no significant adverse environmental impacts are expected to result, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby determines that the proposed Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and proposed Local Law No.: of 2016, which would make some related changes to the Town's Zoning Law, together constitute a Type 1 Action (the Action) requiring review under SEQRA, and BE IT FURTHER, 2 RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby determines that it is the only Involved Agency for purposes of the required SEQRA review of the proposed Action, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that, as the only Involved Agency, the Town Board hereby declares itself to be Lead Agency and assumes the role and responsibilities of Lead Agency for the required SEQRA review, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that as Lead Agency, the Town Board reaffirms the prior SEQRA Negative Declaration within Resolution No.: 360,2007 with respect to the Town's Comprehensive Plan, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that as Lead Agency for SEQRA review, the Queensbury Town Board hereby determines that the proposed Amendment to the Town's Comprehensive Plan and proposed Local Law No.: of 2016, together constituting the Action reviewed, will not have any significant adverse environmental impact and a SEQRA Negative Declaration is hereby made, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk and/or the Town Zoning Administrator to file and publish a SEQRA Negative Declaration - Notice of Determination of Non - Significance with respect to the Action, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to file this 3 Resolution and the approved SEQRA Negative Declaration in the Town Clerk's Office, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to send copies of this Resolution and the approved SEQRA Negative Declaration to the Warren County Planning Department, Town of Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals and Town of Queensbury Planning Board, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Clerk, Town Zoning Administrator, Senior Planner and/or Town Counsel to take any other actions necessary to effectuate the intent and provisions of this Resolution, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. Duly adopted this 16"' day of May, 2016, by the following vote: AYES NOES ABSENT 4 Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1- Project and Setting Instructions for Completing Part 1 Part 1 is to be completed by the applicant or project sponsor. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information; indicate whether missing information does not exist, or is not reasonably available to the sponsor; and, when possible, generally describe work or studies which would be necessary to update or fully develop that information. Applicants /sponsors must complete all items in Sections A & B. In Sections C, D & E, most items contain an initial question that must be answered either "Yes" or "No". If the answer to the initial question is "Yes ", complete the sub - questions that follow. If the answer to the initial question is "No", proceed to the next question. Section F allows the project sponsor to identify and attach any additional information. Section G requires the name and signature of the 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: Adoption of proposed amendments to Town of Queensbury Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Town Code Chapter 179 "Zoning" Project Location (describe, and attach a general location map): Town of Queensbury, Warren County Brief Description of Proposed Action (include purpose or need): Proposed amendment to the Recommedation D.6 of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan regarding 1) Allowing drive- through windows on Main Street 2) Removing language applying Main Street design guidelines in South Queensbury, and 3) Correct a factual error regarding Main Street route designation Proposed Local Law amends zoning code to: 1) Provide for drive - through windows at businesses in the Main Street zoning district under certain conditions, and 2) Adopt provisions for deterimining setback requirements for comer lots abutting Main Street in the Main Street zoning district. Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone: (518) 761 -8229 Town Board, Town of Queensbury E -Mail: QbySupervisor @queensbury.net Address: 742 Bay Road City/PO: Queensbury State: NY Zip Code: 12804 Project Contact (if not same as sponsor; give name and title /role): Telephone: (518) 761 -8222 Stuart G. Baker, Senior Planner E -Mail: stuartb @queensbury.net Address: same City/PO: State: Zip Code: Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone: E -Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Page 1 of 13 A B. Government Approvals B. Government Approvals, Funding, or Sponsorship. ( "Funding" includes grants, loans, tax relief, and any other forms of financial assistance.) If Y: Identify Agency and Approval(s) Application Date Government Entity Yes: PP Required (Actual or projected) aV 2, 2016 a. City Council, Town Board, OyesONo or Village Board of Trustees ❑ YesONo OYesONo b. City, Town or Village OYesONo Planning Board or Commission c. City Council, To or OYesONo Village Zoning Board of Appeals d. Other local agencies OYesONo e. County agencies OYesONo f. Regional agencies OYesONo g. State agencies OYesONo h. Federal agencies OYesONO i. Coastal Resources. i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area, or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? C]Yes o ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? ❑ YesONo OYesONo iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? C. Planning and Zoning C.I. Planning and zoning actions. of a plan, local law, ordinance, rule or re gulation be the OYes�No Will administrative or legislative adoption, or amendment only approval(s) which must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed? • If Yes, complete sections C, F and G. If No, to question C.2 and complete all remaining sections and questions in Part 1 • proceed C.2. Adopted land use plans. townvil age or county) comprehensive land use plan(s) include the site OYes�No a. Do any municipally- adopted (city, where the proposed action would be loc � include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action OYes NO If Yes, does the comprehensive plan would be located? b. Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district (for example: Greenway Federal heritage area; watershed management plan; C7Yes N Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA); designated State or 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, DYesONo or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan? If Yes, identify the plan(s): Page 2 of 13 C3. Zoning a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance. O Yes ❑No If Yes, what is the zoning classification(s) including any applicable overlay district? Main Street zoning district b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? ❑Yes ❑No c. Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action? OYes ❑No If Yes, i. What is the proposed new zoning for the site? Changes for permitting drive - through windows, permitted uses and front setback requirements CA. Existing community services. a. In what school district is the project site located? Queensbury & Glens Falls school districts b. What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? Warren County Sheriffs Department & NY State Police c. Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site? West Glens Falls Fire Department & West Glens Falls EMS d. What parks serve the project site? All Town of Queensbury parks D. Project Details D.1. Proposed and Potential Development a. What is the general nature of the proposed action (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial, recreational; if mixed, include all components)? b. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? acres c. Is the proposed action an expansion of an existing project or use? ❑ Yes[] No L If Yes, what is the approximate percentage of the proposed expansion and identify the units (e.g., acres, miles, housing units, square feet)? % Units: d. Is the proposed action a subdivision, or does it include a subdivision? ❑Yes ❑No If Yes, L Purpose or type of subdivision? (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial; if mixed, specify types) H. 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: months H. If Yes: • Total number of phases anticipated • Anticipated commencement date of phase 1 (including demolition) month year • Anticipated completion date of fmal 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 esJ3No f. Does the project include new residential uses? If Yes, show numbers of units proposed. Three Famil Multi le Famil four or more One Famil Two Famil —X Initial Phase At completion of all phases I ❑yes❑No g. Does the proposed action include new non - residential construction (including expansions)? If Yes, L Total number of structures height; width; and _ length ii. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure: square feet M. Approximate extent of building space to be heated or cooled: y� No h. Does the proposed action include construction or other ac ti lake Waswill g0000 la other storage? of any ❑ ❑ liquids, such as creation of a water supply, reservoir, pond, If Yes, Ground water [] Surface water streams OOther specify: i. Purpose of the impoundment: ii. If a water impoundment, the principal source of the water: M. If other than water, .identify the type of impounded/contained liquids and their source. acres undtnent. Volume: —million gallons; surface area: iv. Approximate size of the proposed impo height; _ length v. Dimensions of the proposed dam or impounding structure: a earth fill, rock, wood, concrete): vi. Construction method/materials for the proposed dam or �P °U°�g structure (.g., D.2. project Operations rations, or both? VYesL a. Does the proposed action include any excavation, mining, or dredging, during construction, operations, (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? ) p po sed to be removed from he U. How much material (including rock, earth, sediments, etc. is ro t site? • Volume (specify tons or cubic yards): • Over what duration of time? als to be excavated or dredged, and plans to use, manage or dispose of em. iii. Describe nature and characteristics of materi iv. Will there be onsite dewatering or processing of excavated materials? If yes, describe. acres 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? feet vii. What would be the maximum depth of excavation or dredging? QyesONo viii. Will the excavation require blasting? ix. Summarize site reclamation goals and plan: b. Would the propo sed action cause or result in alteration of, increase or decrease in size of, or encroachment U r esV'"V into any existing wetland, waterbody, shoreline, beach or adjacent area? If Yes: name, water index number, wetland map number or geographic i. Identify the wetland or waterbody which would be affected (by 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 ❑No If Yes: L Total anticipated water usageldemand per day: gallons /day H. Will the proposed action obtain water from an existing public water supply? ❑Yes ❑No If Yes: • Name of district or service area: • Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal? ❑ Yes[] No • Is the project site in the existing district? ❑ Yes❑ No • Is expansion of the district needed? ❑ Yes❑ No • Do existing lines serve the project site? ❑ Yes❑ No iii. Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to supply the project? ❑Yes ❑No If Yes: • Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: • Source(s) of supply for the district: iv. Is a new water supply district or service area proposed to be formed to serve the project site? ❑ Yes ❑No If, Yes: • Applicant/sponsor for new district: • Date application submitted or anticipated: • Proposed source(s) of supply for new district: V. If a public water supply will not be used, describe plans to provide water supply for the project: vi. If water supply will be from wells (public or private), maximum pumping capacity: gallons /minute. d. Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? ❑Yes❑No If Yes: L Total anticipated liquid waste generation per day: gallons /day ii. Nature of liquid wastes to be generated (e.g., sanitary wastewater, industrial; if combination, describe all components and approximate volumes or proportions of each): iii. Will the proposed action use any existing public wastewater treatment facilities? ❑Yes ❑No If Yes: • Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used: • Name of district: • Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project? ❑Yes❑No • Is the project site in the existing district? ❑Yes❑No • Is expansion of the district needed? ❑Yes❑No Page 5 of 13 ❑Yes ❑No • Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? (]yes ❑No • Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project? If Yes: proposed to serve this project: Describe extensions or capacity expansions ❑Yes❑No iv. Will a new wastewater (sewage) treatment district be formed to serve the project site If Yes: Applicant/sponsor for new district: • • Date application submitted or anticipated: • What is the receiving water for the wastewater discharge? project, including i m proposed V. If public facilities will not be used, describe a surface to provide discharge, wastewater r describe subsurface for disposal plans): g g p p receiving water (name and classification r Vi. Describe any plans or designs to capture, recycle or reuse liquid waste: runoff, and create stormwater zesui�� e. W ill the proposed action disturb more than o tte r other concentrated flows o tormwaer) or point sources (i.e. ditches, pipes, swales, curbs, gutters source (i.e. sheet flow) during construction or post construction? If Yes: L How much impervious surface will the project create in relation to total size of project parse Square feet or acres (impervious surface) Square feet or acres (parcel size) U. Describe types of new point sources. iii. Where will the stormwater runoff be directed (i.e. on -site stormwater management facili adjacent properties, ty /structures, groundwater, on -site surface water or off -site surface waters)? If to surface waters, identify receiving water bodies or wetlands: ❑Yes ❑No Will stormwater runoff flow to adjacent properties? iv. Does proposed plan minimize impervious surfaces, use pery ious materials or collect and reuse -including ter? ❑Ye No f. Does the proposed action include, or will it use on -site, one �o or sources of air emissions, including fuel ❑ ❑ combustion, waste incineration, or uu-, PLC- if �- r - -- -- If Yes, identify: hea i ment, fleet or delivery vehicles) i. Mobile sources during project operations (e.g., vy P ii. Stationary sources during construction (e.g., Power generation, structural hearing, 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, 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 ambient air quality standards for all or some parts of the year) U. 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) Tonslyear (short tons) of Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) Tons/year (short tons) of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) Tonstyear (short tons) of Carbon Dioxide equivalent of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs) Tons/year (short tons) of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) Page 6 of 13 ❑Yes ❑No h. Will the proposed action generate or emit methane (including, but not limited to, sewage treatment plants, ❑Yes ❑No landfills, composting facilities)? If Yes: L Estimate methane generation in tons /year (metric): ii. Describe any methane capture, control or elimination measures included in project design (e.g., combustion to generate heat or electricity, flaring): i. Will the proposed action result in the release of air pollutants from open -air operations or processes, such as ❑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: L When is the peak traffic expected (Check all that apply): []Morning ❑ Evening []Weekend ❑ Randomly between hours of to ii. For commercial activities only, projected number of semi - trailer truck trips /day: iff. Parking spaces: Existing Proposed Net increase /decrease iv. Does the proposed action include any shared use parking? ❑Yes ❑No v. If the proposed action includes any modification of existing roads, creation of new roads or change in existing access, describe: vi. Are public /private transportation service(s) or facilities available within '' /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 ❑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: L Estimate annual electricity demand during operation of the proposed action: if. 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. L During Construction: ii. During Operations: • Monday - Friday: • Monday - Friday: • Saturday: • Saturday: • Sunday: • Sunday: • Holidays: • Holidays: Page 7 of 13 In. Will the proposed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction, ❑Yes operation, or both? If yes: L Provide details including sources, time of day and duration: ii. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen? yes No Describe: ❑Yes ❑No n Will the proposed action have outdoor lighting? If yes: direction/aim, and roximi to nearest occupied structures: L Describe source(s), location(s), height of fixture(s), p ty ii. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a light barrier or screen? yes No Describe: o. Does the proposed action have the potential to produ Y odors for more than one hour per day? to nearest If Yes, describe possible sources, potential frequenc and duration of odor emissions, and proximity occupied structures: ci ofover 1,100 gallons) UYesL p. Will the proposed action include any bulk storage of petroleum (combined caps ty or chemical products 185 gallons in above ground storage or any amount in underground storage? If Yes: i. Product(s) to be stored e, month, year) ii. Volume(s) per unit time (g iii. Generally describe proposed storage facilities: q Will the proposed action (commercial, industrial and recreational projects only) use pesticides (i.e., herbicides, Yes insecticides) during construction or operation? If Yes: L Describe proposed treatment(s): U. Will the ro osed action use Irate ted Pest Man a ement Practices? u Yes r. Will the proposed action (commercial or industrial projects only) involve or require the management or disposal ED Yes of solid waste (excluding hazardous materials)? If Yes: i. Describe any solid waste(s) to be generated during os Per truchon or operation the of time) Construction: (unit of time) • Operation: tons per ro or reuse of materials to avoid disposal as solid waste: H. Describe any Proposals for on -site minimization, recycling • Construction: • Operation: iii. Proposed disposal metlnods/facilities for solid waste generated on -site: • Construction: • Operation: Page 8 of 13 s. Does the proposed action include construction or modification of a solid waste management facility? ❑ Yes ❑ No If Yes: L 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: L Name(s) of all hazardous wastes or constituents to be generated, handled or managed at facility: ii. Generally describe processes or activities involving hazardous wastes or constituents: X. Specify amount to be handled or generated tons /month iv. Describe any proposals for on -site minimization, recycling or reuse of hazardous constituents: v. Will any hazardous wastes be disposed at an existing offsite hazardous waste facility? Yes No If Yes: provide name and location of facility: If No: describe proposed management of any hazardous wastes which will not be sent to a hazardous waste facility: E. Site and Setting of Proposed Action E.1. Land uses on and surrounding the project site a. Existing land uses. i. Check all uses that occur on, adjoining and near the project site. ❑ Urban ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial ❑ Residential (suburban) ❑ Rural (non -farm) ❑ Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Aquatic ❑ Other (specify): ii. If mix of uses, generally describe: b. Land uses and covertypes on the project site. Land use or Covertype Current Acreage Acreage After Project Completion Change (Acres + / -) • Roads, buildings, and other paved or impervious surfaces • Forested • Meadows, grasslands or brushlands (non- agricultural, including abandoned agricultural) • Agricultural (includes active orchards, field, greenhouse etc.) • Surface water features (lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, etc.) • Wetlands (freshwater or tidal) • Non - vegetated (bare rock, earth or fill) • Other Describe: Page 9 of 13 C. Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation? i. If Yes: explain: schools, hospitals, licensed children, the elderly, pimple with disabilities (e.g., d. Are there any facilities serving y 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? If Yes: i. Dimensions of the dam and impoundment: feet • Dam height: feet • Dam length: acres • Surface area: gallons OR acre-feet • Volume impounded: ii. Dam's existing hazard classification: iii. Provide date and summarize results of last inspection: f. Has the project site ever been us�as mun icip�COMM�erc'al �time, trial solid waste management facility, U Y esv 1 '' or does the project site adjoin property which is , r used as a solid waste management facility? y� No If Yes: ❑ i. Has the facility been formally closed? • If yes, cite sources/documentation: management facility: U. Describe the location of the project site relative to the boundaries of the solid waste Describe any development constraints due to the prior solid waste activities: . Have hazardous wastes been generated, treated and/or th sposed of at the site, or does the project site adjoin ❑ Yes[]Nc g e time used to commercially treat, store and/or dispose of hazardous waste property which is now or was at on If Yes: ement activities, including approximate time when activities occurred: i. Describe waste(s) handled and waste manag p sed project site, or have any ❑Yeses No Has there been a reported spill at the ropo h. Potential contamination history. remedial actions been conducted at or adjacent to the prop osed site? ❑Yes❑No If Yes: i. Is any portion of the site listed on the NYSDEC Spills Incidents database or Environmental Site Remediation database? Check all that apply: Provide DEC ID number(s): ❑ yes — Spills Incidents database provide DEC ID number(s): [] Yes — Environmental Site Remediation database ❑ Neither database ii. If site has been subject of RCRA corrective activities, describe control measures: ❑Yes❑No W. Is the project within 2000 feet of any site in the NYSDEC Environmental Site Remediation database? If yes, provide DEC ID number(s): iv. If yes to (i), (ii) or (iii) above, describe current status of site(s): Page 10 of 13 v. Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses? ❑ Yes []No • If yes, DEC site ID number: • Describe the type of institutional control (e.g., deed restriction or easement): • Describe any use limitations: • Describe any engineering controls: • Will the project affect the institutional or engineering controls in place? ❑Yes ❑No • Explain: E.2. Natural Resources On or Near Project Site a. What is the average depth to bedrock on the project site? feet b. Are there bedrock outcroppings on the project site? ❑Yes ❑No If Yes, what proportion of the site is comprised of bedrock outcroppings? % c. Predominant soil type(s) present on project site: % d. What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: feet e. Drainage status of project site soils:❑ Well Drained: % of site ❑ Moderately Well Drained: % of site ❑ Poorly Drained % of site f. Approximate proportion of proposed action site with slopes: ❑ 0 -10 %: % of site ❑ 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. L Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies (including streams, rivers, ❑Yes ❑No ponds or lakes)? U. 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.21 iii. Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies within or adjoining the project site regulated by any federal, ❑Yes❑No state or local agency? iv. For each identified regulated wetland and waterbody on the project site, provide the following information: • Streams: Name Classification • Lakes or Ponds: Name Classification • Wetlands: Name Approximate Size • Wetland No. (if regulated by DEC) v. Are any of the above water bodies listed in the most recent compilation of NYS water quality- impaired ❑Yes ❑No waterbodies? If yes, name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired: i. Is the project site in a designated Floodway? ❑Yes❑No j. Is the project site in the 100 year Floodplain? ❑Yes ❑No k. Is the project site in the 500 year Floodplain? ❑Yes❑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: 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? If Yes: i. Describe the habitat/community (composition, function, and basis for designation ii. Sources) of description or evaluation: iii. Extent of community/habitat: acres • Currently: acres • Following completion of project as proposed: acres • Gain or loss (indicate + or -): e federal t or NYS as o. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by th governmen ❑ Y s identified as d or threatened species? endangered or threatened, or does it contain any area habitat for an endangere Plant or animal that is listed by NYS as rare, or as a species of p. Does the project site contain any sp ecies of P special concern? q. Is the project site or adjoining area currently used for hunting, trapping, fishing or shell fishing? sed action may affect that use: If yes, give a brief description of how the prop 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 Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25 -AA, Section 303 and 304? ���Yoide county plus district name/number: lands cons isting of highly productive soils present? 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 Natural Landmark? If Yes: ical Community ❑ Geological Feature i. Nature of the natural landmark: ❑ Biolo g including values behind designation and approximate size%xtent: ii. Provide brief description of landmark, d. is the project site located in or does it adjoin a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes: L CEA name: ii. Basis for designation: W. Designating agency and date: Page 12 of 13 es ❑No ❑Yes[]No 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 U. Name: iii. Brief description of attributes on which listing is based: ff, 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 ❑Yes ❑No scenic or aesthetic resource? If Yes: i. Identify resource: U. 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 Program 6 NYCRR 666? ❑ Yes[] No 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 Town Board, Town of Queensbury Signature, Date May 2, 2016 Title Town Supervisor PRINT FORM Page 13 of 13 Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 - Identification of Potential Project Impacts Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: May 2016 Comp Plan Amendment Date: —� 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) I "Yes' , answer questions a - j. I "No' , move on to Section 2. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may involve construction on land where depth to water table is E2d ❑ ❑ less than 3 feet. b. The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15% or greater. E2f ❑ ❑ c. The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed, or E2a ❑ ❑ generally within 5 feet of existing ground surface. d. The proposed action may involve the excavation and removal of more than 1,000 tons D2a ❑ ❑ of natural material. e. The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one year Dle ❑ ❑ or in multiple phases. f. The proposed action may result in increased erosion, whether from physical D2e, D2q ❑ ❑ disturbance or vegetation removal (including from treatment by herbicides). g. The proposed action is, or may be, located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area. B 1 i ❑ ❑ h. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Page 1 of 10 2. Impact on Geological Features The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of, or inhibit ONO []YES access to, any unique or unusual land forms on the site (e.g., cliffs, dunes, minerals, fossils, caves). (See Part 1. E.2.g) 1 "Yes", answer uestions a - c. I "No ". move on to Section 3. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Questions) impact impact may a. Identify the specific land forms) attached: g 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 wetlands or other surface water ONO []YES The proposed action may affect one or more rivers, ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2, E.21) bodies (e.g., streams, I "Yes", answer questio ns a -1. 1 "No' ; move on to Section 4. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may M a occur occur a. The proposed action may create a new water body. D2b, Dlh 13 ❑ b. The proposed action may result in an increase or decrease of over 10% or more than a D2b ° 13 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 bod . ° ❑ adjoining a freshwater or d. The proposed action may involve construction water E2h tidal wetland, or in the bed or banks of any body. [3 action may create turbidity in a waterbody, either from upland erosion, D2a, D2h ° e. The proposed 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. ° D2d ° g. The proposed action may include construction of one or more outfall(s) for discharge of wastewater to surface water(s). ❑ h. The proposed action may cause soil erosion, or otherwise create a source of or other degradation of receiving D2e ° stormwater discharge that may lead to siltation water bodies. i. The proposed action may affect the water quality of an y water bodies within or ❑ E2h 13 downstream of the site of the proposed action ° 13 j. The proposed action may involve the application of pesticides or herbicides in or D2 E2h q� around an water body. the construction of new, or expansion of existing, ° Dla, D2d ❑ k. The proposed action may require 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 []YES may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer. (See Part 1. D.2.a, D.2.c, D.2.d, D.2.p, D.2.q, D.2.t) If "Yes ", answer questions a - h. If "No ", move on to Section S. Relevant Relevant No, or Moderate Part I Part I small to large Question(s) Question(s) impact impact may may occur may occur occur a. The proposed action may require new water supply wells, or create additional demand D2c ❑ ❑ on supplies from existing water supply wells. ❑ ❑ c. The proposed action may result in development within a 500 year floodplain. b. Water supply demand from the proposed action may exceed safe and sustainable D2c ❑ ❑ withdrawal capacity rate of the local supply or aquifer. ❑ ❑ patterns. Cite Source: e. The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding. c. The proposed action may allow or result in residential uses in areas without water and D la, D2c ❑ ❑ sewer services. f. If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action, is the dam in need of repair, d. The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater. D2d, E21 ❑ ❑ e. The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations D2c, Elf, ❑ ❑ where groundwater is, or is suspected to be, contaminated. Elg, Elh f. The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical products D2p, E21, ❑ ❑ over ground water or an aquifer. g. The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100 E2h, D2q9 , ❑ ❑ 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. ® NO ❑ YES (See Part 1. E.2) If "Yes ". answer questions a - g. If "No ", move on to Section 6. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may result in development in a designated floodway. Eli ❑ ❑ 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, ❑ ❑ E2', E2k f. If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action, is the dam in need of repair, Ele ❑ ❑ or upgrade? Page 3 of 10 g. Other impacts: 6. Impacts on Air The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. (See Part 1. D.21, D,2,h, D.2.9) "No ", move onto Section 7. If "Yes", answer questions a - f If — 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) ii. More than 3.5 tons/year of nitrous oxide (N20) iii. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon equivalent of perfluorocarbons (PFCs) iv. More than .045 tons/year of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) v. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide equivalent of hydrochloroflourocarbons (BFCs) emissions vi. 43 tons/year or more of methane b. The proposed action may generate 10 tonsty ear or more of any one designated hazardous air pollutant, or 25 tons/year or more of any combination of such hazardous air pollutants. gi on may require a state air registration, or may Produce an emissions C. The proposed acti include a heat rate of total contaminants that may exceed 5 lbs. per hour, or may source capable of pro ducing more than 10 million BTU's per hour. .� „ d. The proposed action may reach 50% of any of the thresholds in a through c above. e. The proposed action may result in the combustion or thermal treatment of more than 1 ton of refuse per hour. f. Other impacts: 7. Impact on Plants and Animals result in a loss of flora or fauna. (See part 1. E.2. m. -q.) The proposed action may If "Yes", answer questions a i If "No " tion 8. , move on to Sec I ❑ I ❑ I ` ONO ❑YES Relevant Part I Question(s) D2g D2g D2g D2g D2g D2h D2g D2f, D2g D2g D2s a. The proposed action may cause reduction in population or loss of individuals of any 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 any rare, threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the federal of C. The proposed action may cause reduction in population, or loss of individuals, or t r t any species of special concern or conservation need, as listed by New York State he 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 any species of special concern and conservation need, as listed by New York State or the Federal government. page. 4 of 10 Relevant Part I Question(s) E2o E2o E2p E21 p No, or Moderate small to large impact impact may ❑ ° ❑ ° ❑ ° ❑ ° ❑ ° ❑ to ❑ ❑ ONO []YES No, or small FM—oderate o large impact pact may ❑ ° ❑ ❑ ❑ ° ❑ ❑ e. The proposed action may diminish the capacity of a registered National Natural Landmark to support the biological community it was established to protect. E3c ❑ ❑ f. The proposed action may result in the removal of, or ground disturbance in, any portion of a designated significant natural community. Source: E2n ❑ ❑ Part I g. The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding, foraging, or over - wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site. E2m ❑ ❑ h. The proposed action requires the conversion of more than 10 acres of forest, grassland or any other regionally or locally important habitat. Habitat type & information source: Elb ❑ ❑ i. Proposed action (commercial, industrial or recreational projects, only) involves use of herbicides or pesticides. D2q ❑ ❑ j. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ ❑ 8. Impact on Agricultural Resources The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. and b.) WINO ❑YES I "Yes ", answer questions a - h. I "No' , move on to Section 9. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may may occur occur a. The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the E2c, E3b ❑ ❑ NYS Land Classification System. b. The proposed action may sever, cross or otherwise limit access to agricultural land Ela, Elb ❑ ❑ (includes cropland, hayfields, pasture, vineyard, orchard, etc). c. The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of E3b ❑ ❑ active agricultural land. d. The proposed action may irreversibly convert agricultural land to non - agricultural Elb, E3a ❑ ❑ uses, either more than 2.5 acres if located in an Agricultural District, or more than 10 acres if not within an Agricultural District. e. The proposed action may disrupt or prevent installation of an agricultural land El a, Elb ❑ ❑ management system. f. The proposed action may result, directly or indirectly, in increased development C2c, C3, ❑ ❑ potential or pressure on farmland. D2c, D2d g. The proposed project is not consistent with the adopted municipal Farmland C2c ❑ ❑ Protection Plan. h. Other impacts: ❑ ❑ Page 5 of 10 9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from, or are in sharp contrast to, current land use patterns between the proposed project and a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1. E. La, E. Lb, E.31.) If "Yes ", answer uestions a - . If "No ", go to Section 10. a. Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal, state, or local scenic or aesthetic resource. b. The proposed action may result in the obstruction, elimination or significant screening of one or more officially designated scenic views. c. The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points: i. Seasonally (e.g., screened by summer foliage, but visible during other seasons) ii. Year round d. The situation or activity in which viewers are engaged while viewing the Proposed action is: including travel to and from work i. Routine travel by residents, ii. Recreational or tourism based activities - e. The proposed action may cause a diminishment of the public enjoyment and appreciation of the designated aesthetic resource. f. There are similar projects visible within the following distance of the proposed PinJec 0 -1/2 mile -3 mile 3 -5 mile 5+ mile g. Other impacts: ONO Relevant Part I Question(s) E3h E3h, C2b E3 ---- -, E3h E2q, Elc E3h Dla, Ela, Dlf, Dlg 10. Impact on historic and Archeological Resources The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological resource. (Part 1. E.3.e, f. and g.) If "Yes ", answer questions a - e. If "No ", go to Section 11. a. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous 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 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 to, an archaeological site not included on the NY SHPO inventory. Source: Page 6 of 10 []YES No, or I Moderate small to large impact impact may �a occur occur ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ONO DYES Relevant Part I Question(s) We EM E3g No, or . Moderate small to large impact impact may ma occur occur ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ d. Other impacts: The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a [Z]NO YES ❑ ❑ (See Part 1. C.2.c, E.l.c., E.2.q.) If any of the above (a -d) are answered "Moderate to large impact may Moderate Relevant No, or e. occur ", continue with the following questions to help support conclusions in Part 3: to large Part I small i. The proposed action may result in the destruction or alteration of all or part Me, E3g, ❑ ❑ of the site or property. E3f a. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or may occur ii. The proposed action may result in the alteration of the property's setting or Me, EM, ❑ ❑ integrity. E3g, E 1 a, E2h, E3d ❑ Elb E2m, E2o, iii. The proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements which Me, EM, ❑ ❑ are out of character with the site or property, or may alter its setting. E3g, E3h, C2a, Elc, ❑ ❑ C2, C3 C2c, E2 11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a [Z]NO YES reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted municipal open space plan. (See Part 1. C.2.c, E.l.c., E.2.q.) If "Yes". answer questions a - e. If "No", go to Section 12. Moderate Relevant No, or Moderate to large Part I small to large impact may Question(s) impact impact may occur a. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or 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, E3d ❑ storage, nutrient cycling, wildlife habitat. E2m, E2o, E2m E2 ❑ b. The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource. C2a, Elc, ❑ ❑ C2c, E2 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 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 sult in a change to existing transportation systems. The proposed action may re (See Part 1. D.2 j) If "Yes", answer uestions a - . If "No ", o to Section 14. a. Projected traffic increase may exceed capacity of existing road network. b. The proposed action may result in the construction of paved parking area for 500 or more vehicles. c. The proposed action will degrade existing transit access. d. The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations. e. The proposed action may alter the present pattern of movement of people or goods. f. Other impacts: 14. Impact on Energy The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. (See Part 1. D.21) If "Yes", answer questions a go to Section 15. v W]NO []YES Relevant No, or Moderate part I small to large Questions) impact impact may D2j D2j D2j D2j $11310 ❑ ° q]NO ❑YES Relevant Part I Question(s) a. The sed action will uire a new, or an u e to an exis . , substation. D2k b. The proposed action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission D l q or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two - family residences or to serve a Dlq, D2k commercial or industrial use. D2k c. The proposed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrs Per Year of electricity. d. The proposed action may involve heating and/or cooling of more than 100,000 square Dl g feet of building area when completed. e. Other Impacts: No, or Moderate small to large impact impact may aoccur occur 13 ° ❑ ° ❑ ° ❑ ° 15. Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light NO []YES The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting- (See Part 1. D.2.m., n., and o.) I "Yes", answer uestions a - . I "No ", o to Section 16. Relevant No, or Moderate Part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may ma 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, 13 D2m, Eld ° hospital, school, licensed day care center, or nursing home. D2o ❑ ° c. The proposed action may result in routine odors for more than one hour per day 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 area conditions. 132n, Ela ❑ ❑ f. Other impacts: small ❑ ❑ Question(s) 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 Eld ❑ ❑ 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, Elh ❑ ❑ remediation on, or adjacent to, the site of the proposed action. d. The site of the action is subject to an institutional control limiting the use of the Elg, 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, Elf ❑ ❑ management facility. h. The proposed action may result in the unearthing of solid or hazardous waste. D2q, Elf ❑ . ❑ i. The proposed action may result in an increase in the rate of disposal, or processing, of D2r, D2s ❑ ❑ solid waste. j. The proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2000 feet of Elf, Elg ❑ ❑ a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste. Elh k. The proposed action may result in the migration of explosive gases from a landfill Elf, Elg ❑ ❑ site to adjacent off site structures. 1. The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the D2s, Elf, ❑ ❑ project site. D2r m. Other impacts: Page 9 of 10 17. Consistency with Community Plans is with adopted land use plans. [:]NO ZYES The proposed action not consistent (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 ma occur occur a. The proposed action's land use components may be different froEla, 2, C3, Dla 3, ❑ ❑ contrast to, current surrounding land use pattern(s). ❑ ❑ b. The proposed action will cause the permanent population of the village Aregionalland in which the project is located to grow by more than 5 %. ons is inconsistent with local land use plans or C2, C2, C3 ❑ ❑ c. The proposed action lens, or ond use d. The proposed action is inconsisten t with any County plans, C2, C2 ❑ ❑ e. The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not Dlc, C3, Ic El ❑ supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure. Did Elb f. The proposed action is located in an area characterized by low density development C4, D2c, D2d D2j ❑ ❑ that will require new or expanded public infrastructure. ❑ ❑ ment impacts (e.g., residential or development g. The proposed action may induce secondary p C2a commercial development not included in the proposed action) ® ❑ a live Pans as pe NYS Town Law §272 -a ive Plan. Town h. Other: B ardad ay aamend mpre 18. Consistency with Community Character is inconsistent with the existing community character. ©NO []YES The proposed project (See Part 1. C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3) I "Yes ", answer ques tions a - g. I "No ", Proce ed to Part 3. Relevant No, or Moderate part I small to large Question(s) impact impact may ma occur occur a. The proposed action may replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures, or areas Me, EM, E3g ❑ ❑ of historic importance to the community. C4 ❑ ❑ b. The proposed action may create a demand for additional community services (e•g• schools, police and fire) C. The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where DigCEla ❑ ❑ there is a shortage of such housing. interfere with the use or enjoyment of officially recognized C2, E3 ❑ ❑ d. The proposed action may or designated public resources. is inconsistent with the predominant architectural scale and C2, C3 ❑ ❑ e. The proposed action character. f. Proposed action is inconsistent with the character of the existing natural landscape. C2, C 3 Ela, 3 13 E2 E2h ❑ ❑ g. Other impacts: PRINT FULL FORM Page 10 of 10 Project: (Adoption of Comprehensive Plan Amendment Date 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 fiuther 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. Determination of Significance - Type 1 and Unlisted Actions SEQR Status:. © Type 1 ❑ Unlisted Identify portions of EAF completed for this Project: 0 Part 1 © Part 2 ✓0 Part 3 Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, as noted, plus this additional support information and considering both the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact, it is the conclusion of the Town Board of the Town of Queensbu as lead agency that: m 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 617A). ❑ 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: Adoption of Proposed Amendment to Town of Queensbury Comprehensive Plan Name of Lead Agency: Town Board, Town of Queensbury Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: John F. Strough, III Title of Responsible Officer: Town Supervisor Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Date: Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) Stuart G. Baker, Senior Planner Date: May 16, 2016 For Further Information: Contact Person: Stuart G. Baker, Senior Planner - Town of Queensbury Address: 742 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804 Telephone Number: (518) 761 -8222 E -mail: stua"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: httu' / /www dec.n . ov/enb/enb.html PRINT FULL FORM Page 2 of 2