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003 DE:P S~ New York City Uepartment of Environmental Protection Bureau of Water Supply & Wastewater Collection Sources Division (914) 742-2012/3 Division of Drinking Water Quality Control (914) 742-2080 P.O. Box 66 Valhalla, New York 10595- 1336 ALBERT F. APPLETON Commissioner JOSEPH P. CONWAY, P.E. Deputy Commissioner DO? 13 July 1992 RE: Negative Declaration Proposed purchase of a sub-surface easement the Penn Central Railroad in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County. under To Whom it May Concern: The New York City Department of Environmental Protection, as Lead Agency, has conducted an environmental review of the proposed purchase of a .130 acre sub-surface easement under the Penn Central Railroad right-of-way located in the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County. The Department has a lease with the Penn Central Corporation for three water pipes which are currently in place. During drought emergencies these pipes are sometimes used to bring water from the Hudson River to the Chelsea Pumping station and from there into the New York City Water Supply system. The proposed action will assure City property rights for these pipes. Pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, the Department has determined that the proposed action is an Unlisted Action under SEQR and will not have a significant environmental impact. A full Environmental Assessment Form has been completed and is attached for your review. Should you have any comments regarding the proposed action, please submit them in writing to: Joseph J. Landau Assistant Chief Environmental Programs New York City Department of Environmental Protection 465 Columbus Avenue - suite 350 Valhalla, New York 10595 RECE\'IEO Jut '6 \992. E\.A\t~E SNO~OE" TOV4N CL~\( PrinrPd on recycled paper Programs Attachments: EAF, Agency Distribution List 7/17/~)/ ("" "'''.''.. . . '~ /1 ."...l ~':~~ ~"~. i,J: "~; ,I <. C' "","".J; DISTRIBUTION LIST 1. Wappinger Town Board, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 2. Wappinger Conservation Advisory Council, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 3. Wappinger Highway Superintendent, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 4. paggi and Martin Engineers (Town Engineer), 54-56 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 5. Wappinger Town Planning Board, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 6. Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, 50 Wolf Pit Road, Albany, NY 12233-0001 7. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 21 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, NY 12561 8. New York State Department of Health, Empire State Plaza, Tower Building, Albany, NY 12337 9. Dutchess County Planning Department, High Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 10. Dutchess County Environmental Management Council, P.o. Box 259, Millbrook, NY 12545 11-. Dutchess County Department of Highways, Dutchess Turnpike, poughkeepsie, NY 12601 12. Dutchess County Health Department, 387-391 Main Mall, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 13. Commissioner, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, 59-17 Junction Boulevard, Elmhurst, NY 11373-5107 Attn: Enid Sackin 14. New York State Department of Health, 1215 Western Avenue, University Plaza, Albany, NY 12203-3313 Attn: James Covey ~ 14-16-2 (2/87)-7c I 617.21 Appendix A State Environmental Quality Review FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM SEQR Purpose: The full EAF is designed to help applicants and agencies determme. in an orderly manner, whether a project or action may be significant. The question of whether an action may be Significant is not always easy to answer. Frequent- ly, there are aspects of a project that are subjective or unmeasureable. It is also understood that those who determine Significance may have little or no formal knowledge of the environment or may be technically expert in environmental analysis. In addition. many who have knowledge in one particular area may not be aware of the broader concerns affecting the question of significance The full EAF is intended to provide a method whereby applicants and agencies can be assured that the determination process has been orderly, comprehensive in nature. yet flexible to allow introduction of information to fit a project or action. Full EAF Components: The full EAF is comprISed of three parts: Part 1: Provides objective data and information about a given project and its site. By identifying basic project data, it assists a reviewer in the analysis that takes place in Parts 2 and 3. Part 2: Focuses on identifying the range of possible impacts that may occur from a project or action. It provides guidance as to whether an impact is likely to be conSidered small to moderate or whether it is a potentially- large impact. The form also identifies whether an impact can be mitigated or reduced. Part 3: If any impact in Part 2 is identified as potentially-large, then Part 3 is used to evaluate whether or not the impact is actually important. DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE- Type 1 and Unlisted Actions Identify the Portions of EAF completed for this project: ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2 o Part 3 Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF (Parts 1 and 2 and 3 if appropriate), and any other supporting information, and considering both the magitude and importance of each impact, it is reasonably determined by the lead agency that: a A. The project will not result in any large and important impact(s) and, therefore, is one which will not have a significant Impact on the environment, therefore a negative declaration will be prepared. o B. Although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect for this Unlisted Action because the mitigation measures described in PART 3 have been required, therefore a CONDITIONED negative declaration will be prepared.* o C. The project may result in one or more large and important impacts that may have a significant impact on the environment. therefore a positive declaration will be prepared. . A Conditioned Negative Declaration is only valid for Unlisted Actions Chelsea - Sub-Surface Easement Name of Action New York City - Department of Environmental Protection Name of Lead Agency Assistant Chief of Environmental Programs icer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Signature of Preparer (If different from responsible officer) June, 1992 Date 1 PART 1-PROJECT INFORMATION Prepared by Project Sponsor NOTIU: This document IS designed to assist In determining whether the action proposed mav have a significant efrect on the en':lronmenr Please complete the entire form, Parts A through E Answers to these questions will be considered as part of the appllCdllon for approval and may be subject to further verification and public review Provide dnv additional information you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3. It is expected ~hdt comp!etlon or the full EAF will be dependent on Informal ')n currently available and will not involve new studies. research or Investigation If information requiring such additional work is unavailable. so Indicate and spec!:\' each instance. NAME OF ACTION Chelsea Sub-Surface Easement ,. LOCATION OF ACTION (Include Street Adoress, MuniCipality and County) ~own of Wappinger . NAME OF APPLICANT/SPONSOR I iEnid Sackin NYC-De t. of Environmental Protection I ADDRESS 159-17 Junction Blvd. 19th Floor I CITY/PO i r BUSINESS TELEPHONE (718)595-6572 NAME OF OWNER (If different) .The Penn Central Corporation i ADDRESS iReal Estate Department, One East 4th Street : CITY/PO iCincinnati , DESCRIPTION OF ACTION ipurchase of sub-surface easement o~(d:c" c\- the three pipes that c.re !an 8" outlet pipe. ZIP CODE N. Y. 11368 BUSINESS TELEPHONE (513) 579-6880 under the Penn Central Railroad in order to Qc I'\.f:..'\ ,,,-,, tf in place; a 36" drain pipe: a 72" intake pipe; and I I \ I Please Complete Each Question-Indicate N.A. if not applicable A. Site Description Physical setting or overall project. both developed and undeveloped areas. 1 Present land use: =Urban CJlndustrial r::Commerclal CResidential (suburban) CForest DAgriculture ~Other Railroad Transportation .130 : DRural (non-farm) 2 Total acreage of project area: acres. APPROXIMA TE ACREAGE PRESENTLY Meadow or Brushland (Non-agricultural) acres Forested acres Agricultural (includes orchards, cropland, pasture, etc.) acres Wetland (Freshwater or tidal as per Articles 24, 25 or ECL) acres Water Surrace Area acres Unvegetated (Rock, earth or rill) acres Roads, buildings and other paved surfaces acres -r- Other (Indicate type) Sub-surface easement .130 acres 3. What is predominant soil type(s) on proiect site? Disturbed soil -- Udorthents Loamy a. Soil drainage: f:1Well drained 100 % or s.ite DModerately well drained OPoorly drained % of site b. If any agricultural land is involved, how many acres or soil are classiried within soil group 1 through 4 or the NYS Land Classification System? N/A acres. (See 1 NYCRR 370). 4. Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? DYes g]No a. What IS depth to bedrock? 1 ~-?5 (in reet) AFTER COMPLETION acres acres acres acres acres acres T .130 acres acres % or site 2 , 5. Approximate percentage of proposed prolect site with slopes: ~O-10% ~O~ % ;:::15% or greater 010-15% % % 6. Is prolect substantially contiguous to, or contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or the National Registers of Historic Places? ::::::JYes g'No 7. Is project substantiallv contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural landmarks? :JYes X'No 8. What is the depth of the water table? 3" - f. (in feet) 9 Is site located over a primarv, principal. or sole source aquifer? ~Yes ONo 10. Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? eYes )?JNo 11. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered? eYes ZNo According to Identify each species 12, Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site? (i.e., cliffs, dunes, other geological formations) DYes ~No Describe 13. Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area? DYes gNo If yes, explain 14. Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the community? eYes ~No 15. Streams within or contiguous to project area: Hudson River a. Name of Stream and name of River to which it is tributary 16. lakes, ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous to project area: a. Name t,i9.tl.~ b. Size (In acres) 17. Is the site served by existing public utilities? DYes ~No a) If Yes, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? DYes DNo b) If Yes, will improvements be necessary to allow connection? DYes DNa 18. Is the site located in an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 304? DYes ISNo 19. Is the site located in or substantially contiguous to a Critical Environmental Area designated pursuant to Article 8 of the ECl, and 6 NYCRR 617? DYes ~No 20. Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes? DYes ~No B. Project Description 1. Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate) + a. Total contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor" 130 acres. b. Project acreage to be developed: -0- acres initially; acres ultimately. c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped .130 t acres. d. length of project, in miles: N/A (If appropriate) e. If the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed N/A %; f. Number of off-street parking spaces existing N /A ; proposed g. Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour N/A (upon completion of project)? h. If residential: Number and type of housing units: One Family Two Family Multiple Family Condominium Initially Ultimately i. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure N/A height; j. linear feet of frontage along a public thoroughfare project will occupy is? width; N/A length. ft. 3 2 How much natural matenal Ii e ~()d, earth, etc ) will be removed from the site? 3, Will disturbed aredS be reclaimed? --=Yes ::::!No :&N/A a, It ves, for what inten~ . purpose IS the site being reclaimed? b. W:II topsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? =Yes ::JNo c. \Vill upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? ::JYes =No 4, How manv Joes at \egetatlon (trees shruhs, ground covers) will be removed from site? None tons/cubiS yards -0- acres, 5, Will any mature torest i,c"er 100 vears old) or other locally-important vegetation be removed by this project? GYes 2No 6, If single phase project: Anticipated period of construction N/A months. (including demolition) 7. If multi-phased: a, Total number aT phases anticipated tJ/A b, Anticipated date aT commencement phase 1 c. Approximate completion date of final phase d, Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases? 8. Will blasting occur during construction? ='1 es ONo 9, Number of jobs generated: during construction N fA 10, Number of jobs eliminated by this project N/A (number), month month DYes year, (including demolition). year. DNo ; after project is complete 11, Will project require relocation of any proJects or facilities? DYes !Xi No If yes, explain 12. Is surface liquid waste disposal involved? ''=Yes !gNo a. If yes, indicate type of waste (sewage. industrial. etc,) and amount b, Name of water body into which effluent will be discharged 13. Is subsurface liquid waste disposal involved? ::JYes 1&1 No Type 14, Will surface area of an existing water body increase or decrease by proposal? DYes IXINo Explain 15, Is project or any portion of project located in a 100 year flood plain? DYes ~No 16. Will the project generate solid waste? ':Yes ~No a. If yes, what is the amount per month tons b, If yes. will an existing solid waste facilitv be used? DYes DNo c, If yes, give name , location d. Will any wastes not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill? e. If Yes, explain DYes [JNo 17, Will the project involve the disposal of solid waste? a, If yes, what is the anticipated rate of disposal? b. If yes, what is the anticipated site life? DYes ~No tons/month. years, 18. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? =Yes ~No 19, Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day)? DYes ~No 20 Will project produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels? DYes ~No 21. Will project result in an increase in energy use' If yes, indicate type(s) 22. If water supply is from wells, indicate pumping capacity N/A ::JYes ~No gallons/minute. 23. Total anticipated water usage per day N/A gallons/day. 24, Does project involve Local. State or Federal funding? (jiYes If Yes, explain New York funding for the purchase of DNo the sub-surface easemept. 4 25. Approvals Required: City, Town, \ !'1age BO.Hd City, Town. Village Planning Board City, Town Zoning BOJrcl City, County Health Department Other Local Agencies Other Regional Agencies State Agencies Federal Agencies Type Submittal Date :]Yes ~No :;Yes ~No eYes !)!No LJYes gNo ~es eNo DYes :gNo DYes ~No DYes ~No Approva~ by the New York City Mayor's Office c. Zoning and Planning Information 1 Does proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? DYes ~No If Yes, indicate decision required: Dzoning amendment CJzoning variance Dspecial use permit Dsubdivision Dsite plan Dnew/revision of master plan Dresource management plan Dother 2. What is the zoning c1assification(s)of the site? R-20 3. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the present zoning? See Attachment 1 4. What is the proposed zoning of the site? No chanqe Requested 5. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning? N/A 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans? mes DNo 7 What arp. the predominant land use(s) and zoning classifications within a '1. mile radius of proposed action? See Attachment 1 8. Is the proposed action compatible with adjoining/surrounding land uses within a 1!. mile? ~Yes DNo 9. If the proposed action is the subdivision of land. how many lots are proposed? N/A a. What is the minimum lot size proposed? 10. Will proposed action require any authorization(s) for the formation of sewer or water districts? DYes lilNo 11 Will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services (recreation. education. police. fire protection)? DYes ~No a. If yes. is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand? DYes DNo 12. Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? DYes tiNo a. If yes. is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic? DYes DNo D. Informational Details Attach any additional information as may be needed to clarify your project. If there are or may be any adverse impacts associated with your proposal, please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to mitigate or avoid them. E. Verification I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name Enid Sackin Date June 2, 19~L c . '" L ~i~ Signature r- ~ ::) ~ Title If)irector, Watershed Land Plannin~ If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment. 5 Part 2-PROJECT IMPACTS AND THEIR MAGNITUDE Responsibility of lead Agency General Information (Read Caretullv I · In completing the form the reviewer should be gUided by the question: Have my responses and determinations been reasonable? The reviewer is not expected to be an expF'rt environmental analvst · IdentlrYlng that an Impact will be potentially large (column 2) does not mean that It IS also necessarily significant. Any large Impact must be evaluated In PART 3 to determine significance IdentifYing an Impact In column 2 simp!, asks that it be looked at further. · fhe Examples provided are to aSSISt the reviewer by showing types of Impacts and wherever possible the threshold ot magnitude that would trigger a response In column 2. The examples are generally applicable throughout the State ana for most situations. But. for any specific project or site other examples and/or lower thresholds may be appropriate for a Potential Large Impact response, thus requiring evaluation in Part 3 · The impacts of each proJect. on each site, in each locality, will vary Therefore, the examples are illustrative and have been offered as gUidance They do not constitute an exhaustive list of impacts and thresholds to answer each question · ,The number of examples per question does not indicate the importance of each question. · In identifying impacts, consider long term, short term and cumlative effects. Instructions (Read carefully) a. Answer each of the 19 questions in PART 2. Answer Yes if there will be any impact. b. Maybe answers should be considered as Yes answers. c. If answering Yes to a question then check the appropriate box (column 1 or 2) to indicate the potentli.:1 size of the impact. If impact threshold. equals or exceeds any example provided, check column 2. If impact will occur but threshold IS lower than example, check column 1. d. If reviewer has doubt about size of the impact then consider the impact as potentially large and proceed to PART 3 e. If a potentially large impact checked in column 2 can be mitigated by change(s) in the project to a small to moderate Impact, also check the Yes box in column 3. A No response indicates that such a reduction is not possible. This must be explained in Part 3. IMPACT ON LAND 1. Will the proposed action result in a physical change to the project site? ~NO DVES Examples that would apply to column 2 · Any construction on slopes of 15 % or greater, (15 foot rise per 100 foot of length). or where the general slopes In the project area exceed 10%. · Construction on land where the depth to the water table is less than 3 feet. · Construction of paved parking area for 1,000 or more vehicles. · Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally wlthtn 3 feet of existing ground surface. · Construction that will continue for more than 1 year or involve more than one phase or stage. · ExcavatIon for mining purposes that would remove more than 1,000 tons of natural material (i.e., rock or soil) per year. · Construction or expansion of a sanitary landfill. · Construction in a designated floodway · Other impacts 2 Will there be an effect t: ...IY Uli.que or unusual land forms found on the site? (i.e, cliffs, dunes, geological formations, etc.)~NO DVES · Specific land forms: 6 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change 0 D DVes nNo 0 0 DVes c::: N 0 [l D DVes DNo D D DVes DNo D D DVes DNo 0 D DVes :JNo " D DVes DNo LJ 0 D DVes DNo C D DVes DNo 0 D DVes DNo IMPACT ON WATER 3 Will proposed action affect any water body designated as protected? (Under Articles 15,24,25 of the Environmental Conservation Law, ECL) ~NO eVES Examples that would apply to column 2 . Developable area of site contains a protected water body. . Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel of a protected stream. . Extension of utility distribution facilities through a protected water body. . Construction in a designated freshwater or tidal wetland. . Other impacts: 4 Will proposed action affect any non-protected existing or new body of water? ~O DVES Examples that would apply to column 2 . A 10% increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water or more than a 10 acre increase or decrease. . Construction of a body of water that exceeds 10 acres of surf ace area. . Other impacts: 5 Will Proposed Action affect surface or groundwater quality or quantity? ~NO Eumples that would apply to column 2 . Proposed Action will require a discharge permit. . Proposed Action requires use of a source or water that does not have approval to serve proposed (project) action . Proposed Action requires water supply from wells with greater than 45 gallons per minute pumping capacity. . Construction or operation causing any contamination of a water supply system. . Proposed ,~.ction will adverselv affect groundwater. . Liquid effluent will be convF:'''p.~' off the site to facilities which presently do not exist or have inadequate capacity. . Proposed Action would use water in excess of 20,000 gallons per day. . Proposed Action ....:11 lik"lv cause siltation or other discharge into an existing body of wak, L". t: exter,t that there will be an obvious visual contrast ~o natural .:onditions. . Proposed Action will require the storage of petroieum or chemical products greater than 1,100 gallons, . Proposed Action will allow residential uses In areas without water and/or sewer services. . Proposed Action locates commercial and/or industrial uses which may require new or expansion of existing waste treatment and/or storage facilities. . Other impacts: DVES action alter drainage lic,\'< or patterns, or surface ~NO DVES 6. Will proposed water runoff? Examples that would apply to column 2 . Propos'd Action would change flood water Ilows. 7 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change 0 0 DVes DNo 0 C DVes DNo 0 C UVes -..., UNo 0 0 DVes f"I No 0 0 DVes UNo 0 0 DVes DNo 0 0 DVes nNo 0 0 DVes DNo 0 0 OVes DNa 0 0 DVes ONo 0 0 DVes ONo 0 0 DVes DNo 0 0 OVes DNa 0 0 OVes DNa [] 0 OVes DNo 0 0 DVes DNo 0 0 DVes DNo 0 0 'DVes DNo 0 ..... DVes DNo ,~ 0 0 DVes DNo 0 0 DVes DNa · Proposed Action may cause substantial erosion · Proposed Action IS incompatible with existing drainage patterns. · Proposed Action wlil allow development In a designated floodway. · Other impacts: IMPACT ON AIR 7 Will proposed action affect air quality? ~NO DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 · Proposed Action will induce 1,000 or more vehicle trips in any given hour. . Proposed Action will result in the incineration of more than 1 ton of refuse per hour. · Emission rate of total contaminants will exceed Sibs. per hour or a heat source producing more than 10 million BTU's per hour. · Proposed action will allow an increase in the amount of land committed to industrial use. . Proposed action will allow an increase in the density of industrial development within existing industrial areas. · Other impacts: IMPACT ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS 8. Will Proposed Action affect any threatened or endangered species? JiONO DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 . Reduction of one or more species listed on the New York or Federal list, using the site, over or near site or found on the site. . Removal of any portion of a critical or significant wildlife habitat. . Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year, other than for agricultural purposes. · Other impacts: 9 Will Proposed Action substantially affect non-threatened or non-endangered species? ~NO DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 . Proposed Action would substantially interfere with any resident or migratory fish, shellfish or wildlife species. . Proposed Action requires the removal of more than 10 acres of mature forest (over 100 years of age) or other locally important vegetation. IMPACT ON AGRICULTURAL LAND RESOURCES 10. Will the Proposed Action affect agricultural land resources? ~NO DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 . The proposed action would sever, cross or limit access to agricultural land (includes cropland, hayfields, pasture. vineyard. orchard, etc.) 8 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change 0 ,....., DYes DNo Li 0 0 DYes DNo 0 0 DYes DNo 0 0 DYes ONo 0 0 DYes ONo 0 0 DYes DNo 0 0 DYes ONo 0 0 DYes ONo 0 0 DYes oNo 0 0 DYes oNo 0 0 DYes oNo 0 0 DYes oNo 0 0 DYes oNo 0 0 DYes oNo 0 0 DYes oNo 0 0 DYes oNu 0 0 DYes ON.) . Construction activity would excavate or compact the soil profile of agricultural land. . The proposed action would irreversibly convert more than 10 acres of agricultural land or. IT located in an Agricultutal District. more than 2.5 acres of agricultural land. . The proposed action would disrupt or prevent installation of agricultural land management systems (e.g.. subsurface drain lines, outlet ditches, strip croPPing); or create a need for such measures (e.g. cause a farm field to drain poorly due to increased runoff) . Other impacts: IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES 11 Will proposed action affect aesthetic resources? ~NO DYES (I f necessary, use the Visual EAF Addendum In Section 61721, Appendix B.) Examples that would apply to column 2 . Proposed land uses, or project components obviously different from or in sharp contrast to current surrounding land use patterns, whether man-made or natural. . Proposed land uses, or project components visible to users of aesthetic resources which will eliminate or significantly reduce their enjoyment of the aesthetic Qualities of that resource. . Project components that will result in the elimination or significant screening of scenic views known to be important to the area. . Other impacts: IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 12 Will Proposed Action impact any site or structure of historic, pre- historic or paleontological importance? $INO DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 . Proposed Action occurring wholly or partially within or substantially contiguous to anv facilitv or site listed on the State or National Register of historic places. . Any impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located within the project site. . Proposed Action will occur in an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NYS Site Inventory. . Other impacts: IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION 13 Will Proposed Action aifect the Quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces or recreational opportunities? Examples that would apply to t:olumn 2 'NO DYES . The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational opportunity. . A major reduction of an open space important to the community. · Other impacts: 9 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change 0 0 DYes CJNo 0 0 DYes ::J No 0 0 DYes CNo 0 0 DYes DNo 0 0 DYes DNo D D DYes DNo D D DYes DNo 0 0 DYes ONo D 0 DYes ONo D ~ - UN(, U __ les D D DYes ONo D D DYes ONo o D o o D o ONo ONo ONo DYes OVes DYes IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION 14 Will there be an effect to eXisting transportation systems? t~o =YES Examples that would apply to column 2 . Alteration ot present patterns of movement of people andior goods. . Proposed Action will result in major traific problems . Other impacts: IMPACT ON ENERGY 15 Will proposed action affect the community's sources of fuel or energy supply? ~NO ~YES Examples that would apply to column 2 . Proposed Action will cause a greater than 5% increase in the use of any form of energy in the muni.~.~ality. . Proposed Action will require the\:reation or extension of an energy transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two family residences or to serve a major commercial or industrial use. · Other impacts: NOISE AND ODOR IMPACTS 16 Will there be objectionable odors, noise, or vibration as a result of the Proposed Action? .aNO DYES Examples that would apply to column 2 . Blasting within 1,500 feet of a hospital, school or other sensitive facility . Odors will occur routinely (more than one hour per day) . Proposed Action will produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels for noise outside of structures. . Proposed Action will remove natural barriers that would act as a noise screen. · Other Impacts: IMPACT ON PUBLIC HEALTH 17 Will Proposed Action affect public health and safety? '2NO QYES Examples that would apply to column 2 . Proposed Action may cause a risk of explosion or release of hazardous substances (ie. oil. pesticides. chemicals, radiation, etc.) in the event of accident or upset conditions, or there may be a chronic low level discharge or emission . Proposed Action may result in the burial of "hazardous wastes" in any form (ie toxic, poisonous. highly reactive, radioactive, irritating, Infectious. etc.) . Storage facilities for one million or more gallons of liquified natural gas or other flammable liquids. . Proposed action may result in the excavation or other disturbance within 2.000 feet of a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste. · Other impacts: 10 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change II ' . DYes - ~ L...J ~No 0 0 DYes DNo 0 0 DYes LNo 0 0 DYes DNo 0 0 DYes ONo 0 0 DYes QNo D D DYes DNo D D DYes DNo D 0 DYes DNo 0 0 DYes DNo D 0 DYes DNo I i i D D DYes DNo D D DYes DNo 0 D DYes DNo D D DYes DNO 0 D DYes DNo IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD 18 Will proposed action affect the character of the eXisting community? gNO C=VES Examples that would apply to column 2 . The permanent population of the City, town or village in which the prolect is located is likely to grow by more than 5% . The municipal budget for capital expenditures or operating services will increase by more than 5% per year as a result of this project. . Proposed action will conflict with officially adopted plans or goals, . Proposed action will cause a change In the density of land use. . Proposed Action will replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures or areas of historic importance to the community, . Development will create a demand for additional community services (e.g. schools, police and fire, etc.) . Proposed Action will set an important precedent for future projects, . Proposed Action will create or eliminate employment. . Other impacts: 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change 0 0 DVes =No 0 0 DVes ~No 0 0 DVes DNo 0 0 DVes DNo 0 D DVes DNo 0 0 DVes DNo 0 0 DVes DNo 0 0 DVes DNo 0 0 DVes DNo 19 Is. there. or is there I ikely to be. public controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts? KiNO DVES If Any Action in Part 2 Is Identified as a Potential Large Impact or If You Cannot Determine the Magnitude of Impact, Proceed to Part 3 Part 3~EVALUATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPACTS Responsibility of Lead Agency Part 3 must be prepared if one or more impact(s) is considered to be potentially large, even if the impact(s) may be mitigated. Instructions Discuss the following for each impact identified in Column 2 of Part 2: 1. Briefly describe the impact. 2. Describe (if applicable) how the impact could be mitigated or reduced to a small to moderate impact by project change{s). 3. Based on the information available. decide if it is reasonable to conclude that this impact is important. To answer the question of importance. consider: . The probability of the impact occurring . The duration of the impact . Its irreversibility, including permanently lost resources of value . Whether the impact can or will be controlled . The regicnal consequence of the impact . Its potential divergence from local needs and goals . Whether known obJections to the proJect relate to this impact. (Continue on attachments) 11 , Chelsea Sub-Surface Easement Attachment 1 C. Zoning and Planning Information 3. The Department of Environmental Protection has a lease with Penn Central Corporation for three water pipes that are currently in place: a 36" drain pipe; a 72" intake pipe; and an 8" outlet pipe. During drought conditions, these pipes are used to bring water from the Hudson River to the Chelsea Pumping Station and from there into the New York City Water Supply System. The Department is interested in purchasing the sub-surface easement under the Penn Central Railroad to assure City property rights for these pipes. The easement is approximately .130 acre in rectangular shape, and is between 11 and 17 feet below the top of the railroad track. Above the easement is a running railroad. The zoning classification for this site is residential. Since the Penn Central Railroad has active railroad tracks above the easement, the site has no potential for residential use. 7. Within a 1/4 mile radius of the subject property, there are the Penn Central Railroad tracks, the Chelsea Pumping Station, New York City property and the Hudson River. The zoning for the subject property is R-20 for single family residential homes. However, there are no houses within a 1/4 mile radius of the site. j: ; .bi: 'fJ~ ~ J~ ~'1 S 11 " " \\ ~. ....~ ~. 0. s.. North~t" 1\ ApP'o.che-~ 10 N. Y.C. M.p on other ~id. for more detail. "" 00.. 14 .- ~'-... ".! -:-"" 14 ~._ t_'" .::.. " .T-, -:::;~.:'~...~...-~~.~..-......_--........ ~ ,~~ -....:-.. - _.-.-..~~-' .~...~ I .... I ,1 j I j_U_, I --f."" .J J .t I . , ..... !.. \ .~ , . HUDSON N390'J'OO.C N. Y. C. 8 H. 'f? R. R. <' ~ ,0. ...; . :; .~ . .... I " MON. ~ S 3'.'3'00.11I' -'- I /,;4.1 I~ i 8 ~ '~ C,<./ \ 'l.. ~ ~ ~ ~ .. ..... R/ VER .JZ9.24' -'-l~- ::::E I ' I I . . .!'4.7' PUMPING STAT/ON ~ i1 !I ~ .~ .. ~ 1 . ----~....-,--.- \ !.; _"'l ,", ~. . - .' .>..~' +.' 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