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Short EAFShort Environmental Assessment Form Part I - 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: Special Use Permit Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 59 West Mountain Rd, Queensbury NY 12804 Brief Description of Proposed Action: West Mountain Ski Area is seeking a 5 year Special Use Permit from the Town of Queensbury for 8 multiday events and 10 single day events outside of the normal winter opertating season from November to April. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 518-636-3699 ext 316 Tim Scialabba E-Mail: Address: 59 West Mountain Rd City/PO: Queensbury State: NY Zip Code: 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 be Fv1 ❑ may 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 governmental Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: 3.a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 3.5 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0 acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 365.43 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, adjoining and near the proposed action. ❑ Urban O Rural (non -agriculture) ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial []Residential (suburban) OForest ❑Agriculture ❑Aquatic DOther (specify): Recreational & Commercial ❑Parkland Page 1 of 3 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? NO YES N/A ❑ RI FV] ❑ ❑ ❑ 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? NO YES ❑ RI 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? 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 service(s) available at or near the site of the proposed action? c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed action? NO YES RI 0- 21 ❑ 21 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: The proposed action MEETS the state energy code requirements NO YES ❑ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? If No, describe method for providing potable water: The proposed action will not require potable water. NO YES ❑ 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: The proposed action will not require wastewater utilities NO YES RVI ❑ 12. a. Does the site contain a structure that is listed on either the State or National Register of Historic Places? b. Is the proposed action located in an archeological sensitive area? NO YES � ❑ ❑ ❑ 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain 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: NO YES P� ❑ ❑ 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: ❑ Shoreline 0 Forest ❑ Agricultural/grasslands 0 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 Federal government as threatened or endangered? NO YES 21 ❑ 16. Is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain? NO YES 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non -point sources? If Yes, ❑ Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? 0 NO YES b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and stone drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: 0 NO AYES NO YES ❑ Ela. Page 2 of 3 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g. retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain purpose and size: NO YES P1 ❑ 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: NO YES ❑ ❑ 20. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: NO YES ❑ I AFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor e: Tim Scialabba G/� �GI' ��� Di7C:l Date: 5/27/2022 Signature: � PRINT FORM I Page 3 of 3 Agency Use Only [If applicable] Project: F- Aate: 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 21 regulations? ❑ 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? 21 ❑ 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? P�' ❑ 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment Critical Environmental ❑ of a Area (CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect infrastructure for ❑ existing mass transit, biking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate El 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, waterbodies, air flora fauna)? ❑✓ ❑ groundwater, quality, and 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage ❑ problems? [TI. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? ❑ PRINT FORM 1 Pagel of2 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. 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