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4.13 4.13 NON-SIGNIFICANCE\Highway Garage Project—Unlisted—Short EAF—Non Significance—3-9-2020 RESOLUTION ADOPTING SEQRA DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE REGARDING NEW HIGHWAY VEHICLE STORAGE GARAGE PROJECT RESOLUTION NO.: ,2020 INTRODUCED BY: WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 82,2016, the Queensbury Town Board authorized establishment of the Highway Garage Capital Project and Highway Garage Capital Project Fund #208 and engagement of C.T. Male Associates (C.T. Male) for engineering services related to the Project, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 414,2019, the Town Board awarded the bids for the construction of the new Town Highway Garage from the lowest, responsible bidders, and WHEREAS, such Project 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 Board 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 9th day of March, 2020, by the following vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: J1 Short Environmental Assessment Form Part I - Project Information Instructions for Comnletin2 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 I based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item,please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. 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: New Highway Vehicle Storage Garage(Unlisted Action) Project Location(describe,and attach a location map): The project location is the intersection of Haviland and Bay Roads. NYSDEC FW Wetland GF-28 is located to the north and east of the project area. Brief Description of Proposed Action: The purpose of the project is to construction a new garage that can hold 22 winter service or other similarly sized vehicles,along with relocating the salt shed and sand pile. Current site conditions include mostly impervious surfaces(paved,building or gravel). The property is currently used as a highway garage and storage facility including offices for the Department of Public Works(DPW),Town Hall and Senior Activity Center(SAC). Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 518.761.8229 Town of Queensbury,Supervisor John Strough E-Mail: johns@queensbury.net Address: 742 Bay Road CitylPO: State: Zip Code: Queensbury NY 12804 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 Freshwater Wetlands Permit ElNYSDEC SPDES Permit GP-0-20-001 I a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 3.1 acres b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 1.8 acres c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 11.9 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. ❑Urban Q 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 © ❑ 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: Building&pole mounted LED site lighting. ❑ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No,describe method for providing potable water: ❑ 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ❑ 17 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 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: A total of 10,125 square feet of work including tree clearing,grading, and building construction is proposed within the 100 foot Adiacent Area of NYSDEC FW Wetland GF-28. A small subset of this area approximately 650 square feet is within the first 50 feet of the Adjacent Area. The only new features within 50 feet of GF-28 are the relocated sand pile and stormwater discharge riprap apron. 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 ❑ 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? ❑ ❑ 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: The site is currently developed and surfaced with impervious cover which drains off-site. Runoff rates have been controlled to existing conditions rates,or less. A portion of the runoff on-site will be directed to dry wells for infiltration. Stormwater runoff will not be conveyed to off-site(piped)conveyance systems. 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: ❑ An existing grassed/wooded depression will be converted into a detention basin with a low flow and overflow outlet(s)which will temporarily detain runoff during storm events. The total storage volume in the basin is 9,100 CF. 17 19. 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: ❑ ❑ I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: Nicholas M.Lobosco,R.A. Date: March 4,2020 Signature:'_ Title:Project Architect/Project Manager PRINT FORM EAF Mapper Summary Report Wednesday, March 04,2020 10:00 AM Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist E J I } project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental 2 ) ( t assessment form(EAF).Not all questions asked in the EAF are ! i .i 10, 1 f l- ` .1 j ; answered by the EAF Mapper.Additional information on any EAF r_ i } _ i ..I question can be obtained by consulting the EAF workbooks. Although , z -- the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to i 1 _ ---- DEC you may also need to contact local or other data sources in order 2?..1'-1-5 Y Y s ) f Y 1 Z .j I to obtain data not provided by the Mapper.Digital data is not a substitute for agency determinations. 1 5 I F C7tt�reta Montreal f € 22'415 3 I l 15 i 5 ,* 2', t-:-1-2 s i y 2� 1 i:3 2 Tcrrunto ,-1.5 ' 22 + tarty '289-19-4-- r4ERE,Carm,r ;' 5. r v€etersa'e ;frry Id nterftfr,,f LP iFJOENT F NRCan.Esri 2'9.19 1-2' 2a>E1f�� �tiETl E�ii�{}lR� f rg hcng).Esri Sour c>:Esri,HERE 13 arm ir, oea, t3� �Est `Thailand), cj._ f:alum us '€>st tc�gh 1` ltSGikrtiltt# ,It{L'REtetEtaT Cc r Sta t}s�{1 r i utcs�. pro#1 IS I' F;NRC en,Esri Japan,t ETl, U s,$Ccmnx,nity cinnati Wa JIS t ;rs IF erg King),Esri Part 1 /Question 7 [Critical Environmental No Area] Part 1 /Question 12a [National or State No Register of Historic Places or State Eligible Sites] Part 1 /Question 12b [Archeological Sites] No Part 1 /Question 13a[Wetlands or Other Yes-Digital mapping information on local and federal wetlands and Regulated Waterbodies] waterbodies is known to be incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. Part 1 /Question 15 [Threatened or No Endangered Animal] Part 1 /Question 16 [100 Year Flood Plain] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. Part 1 /Question 20[Remediation Site] No Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report 1 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 I 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 ❑ Elregulations? 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 ❑ El 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: ❑ ❑ a. 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, ❑ Elwaterbodies,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 Pagel 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 • 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 © El 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 © ❑ reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: a. public/private water supplies? b.public/private wastewater treatment utilities? 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic,archaeological, El or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources(e.g., wetlands, © Elwaterbodies,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 Pagel of2 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. Not Applicable ❑ 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