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2.1(A) f 2.1(A) NON-SIGNIFICANCE\Route 9 Sewer Ext#3 Roberts Gardens—12-16-19 RESOLUTION ADOPTING SEQRA DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE REGARDING ROUTE 9 SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 3 RESOLUTION NO.: 12019 INTRODUCED BY: WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to establish an extension to the Town's Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District to be known as the Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District Extension No. 3 to permanently serve an existing apartment development known as Robert Gardens North on one (1) parcel bearing tax map identification no.: 296.17-1-41 and located at 220 Weeks Road, in accordance with New York Town Law Article 12-A, and WHEREAS, such Extension No. 3 has been determined to be a State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Unlisted Action and a SEQRA Short Environmental Assessment Form(EAF)has been prepared, and WHEREAS, the Town's Wastewater Director has not identified any environmental impacts, NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board, after considering the proposed action, reviewing the SEQRA Short Environmental Assessment Form(EAF) and thoroughly analyzing the action for potential environmental concerns, determines that the action will not have a significant effect on the environment, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to complete the EAF by checking the box indicating that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse impacts, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves of a Negative Declaration and authorizes and directs the Town Clerk's Office to file any necessary documents in accordance with the provisions of the general regulations of the Department of Environmental Conservation. Duly adopted this 16"'day of December, 2019, by the following vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: r Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 -Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1—Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. 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. Complete all items in Part 1.You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency;attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1—Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: No S��Rti c Robert Gardens North Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project Location(describe,and attach a location map): 220 Weeks Road,Town of Queensbury,NY(+/-575 ft west of Weeks Road/NYS Route 9 intersection) Brief Description of Proposed Action: The project proposes to construct a new sanitary gravity sewer system at the Robert Gardens North apartment complex,located at 220 Weeks Road in the Town of Queensbury.The proposed sewer system will replace the existing subsurface wastewater treatment system that is nearing the end of it's service life.The existing septic tanks and seepage pits will be abandoned in place in accordance with the Town of Queensbury Wastewater Department requirements,or removed and disposed of a licensed waste disposal facility as needed to facilitate construction of the proposed sewer. The new sewer system will consist of 8"PVC gravity sewer mains and 6"PVC building sewer laterals to service the nine(9)existing apartment buildings and one(1)single family home.The propose sewer system will connect to the existing 8"municipal gravity sewer along the northern side of Weeks Road at two locations.The parcel is located outside of the existing Town of Queensbury sewer districts and an extension of the Route 9 Sanitary Sewer District(Extension#3)is proposed to include the project parcel.The single parcel comprising the district extension is identified as Tax Map Parcel#296.7-1-41. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: (518)459-0774 Paulsen Development Corporation E-Mail: rpaulsen@paulsendev.com Address: Executive Woods,5 Palisades Drive,Suite 310 City/PO: State: Zip Code: Albany INY 12205 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan,local law,ordinance, NO YES administrative rule,or regulation? If Yes,attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ❑ may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no,continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit,approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s)name and permit or approval:NYSDEC-Sanitary Sewer Extension Approval ❑ a 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 14.81 acres b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0.66 acres c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 14.81 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. ❑Urban ❑ Rural(non-agriculture) ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial m Residential (suburban) ❑Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify): ❑ Parkland 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ❑ ❑ ✓❑ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? ❑ ❑✓ ❑ NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? ❑ ❑✓ 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin,a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes, identify: ❑✓ ❑ NO YES 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? ❑ b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? ❑ c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed 1-1 action? 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements,describe design features and technologies: ❑ a 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No,describe method for providing potable water: The existing apartment buildings are currently connected to the Town of Queensbury municipal water system. Z ❑ 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ❑ a 12. a.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district NO YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the ❑ Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the IZI State Register of Historic Places? b.Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for * ❑ archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory? 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action,or lands adjoining the proposed action,contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal,state or local agency? ❑✓ ❑ b. Would the proposed action physically alter,or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody? ✓❑ ❑ If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: *Project disturbances for proposed action are all located in previously disturbed areas. I'cl�Te _ .' ` r 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site.Check all that apply: ❑Shoreline ❑ Forest ❑Agricultural/grasslands ❑ Early mid-successional ❑Wetland ❑ Urban m Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats,listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? Kamer Blue (Project disturbances for proposed action are all located in previously disturbed areas.) ❑ ❑✓ 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from point or non-point sources? NO YES If Yes, ❑ a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? ❑ ❑ b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems(runoff and storm drains)? ❑ ❑ If Yes,briefly describe: 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES or other liquids(e.g.,retention pond,waste lagoon,dam)? If Yes,explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: FV] ❑ 1.9. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes,describe: � ❑ 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation(ongoing or NO YES completed)for hazardous waste? If Yes,describe: FV_1 ❑ I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: Michael Vail►ant Date: 11/26/19 Signature: Title:Agent for Applicant PRINT FORM ',swe 3 01 Agency Use Only[If applicable] Project: Date: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 -Impact Assessment Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency. Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept"Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action?" No,or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning ❑ ❑ regulations? 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? ❑ ❑ 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? ❑ ❑ 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the ❑ ❑ establishment of a Critical Environmental Area(CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or ❑ ❑ affect existing infrastructure for mass transit,biking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate El reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: El Ela.public/private water supplies? b.public/private wastewater treatment utilities? ❑ ❑ 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic,archaeological, ❑ ❑ architectural or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources(e.g.,wetlands, waterbodies,groundwater,air quality,flora and fauna)? ❑ ❑ 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion,flooding or drainage ❑ ❑ problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? ❑ ❑ PRINT FORM Paget of 2 SERF 2019 Agency Use Only[If applicable] Project: Date: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance For every question in Part 2 that was answered"moderate to large impact may occur",or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact,please complete Part 3.Part 3 should,in sufficient detail,identify the impact,including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant.Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring,duration,irreversibility,geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- term,long-term and cumulative impacts. ❑ Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Name of Lead Agency Date Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) PRINT FORM Page 2 of 2