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Untitled (2)r SEQR REVIEW (6NYCRR617 and Chapter 58 - Code of the Town of Wappinger) PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS SECTION 416 PREPARED FOR: SUPERVISOR AND TOWN BOARD TOWN OF WAPPINGER TOWN HALL WAPPINGERS FALLS, NEW YORK PREPARED BY: .. MORRIS & ANDROS ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS 367 VIOLET AVENUE POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK AUGUST 1985 EXHIBITS A - INDEX MAP OF TOWN r. B - NYSDEC EAF (SHORT FORM) C - NYSDEC EAF - LONG FORM - PART I D - NYSDEC EAF - LONG FORM - PART II E - RESOLUTION FOR PROPOSED ADDITIONS & AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE F - NOTICE OF DETERMINATION e.. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 II. SEQR COMPLIANCE A. Proposed Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 B. Involved Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ".. C. Applicant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 D. Type of Action 1. 6NY CRR617 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. W C 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 E. Procedural Requirements 1. EAF Forms Submitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. Lead Agency Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 F. Determination of Significance 1. EAF Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - - -- 2. Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3. Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 G. Filing Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EXHIBITS A - INDEX MAP OF TOWN r. B - NYSDEC EAF (SHORT FORM) C - NYSDEC EAF - LONG FORM - PART I D - NYSDEC EAF - LONG FORM - PART II E - RESOLUTION FOR PROPOSED ADDITIONS & AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE F - NOTICE OF DETERMINATION e.. am .r SEQR REVIEW +w PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS PAGE 1 TOWN OF WAPPINGER SECTION I - INTRODUCTION The Town of Wappinger is located in the southwestern portion of Dutchess County. .. The Town consists of 27.41 square miles of land area with a 1980 Census of 26,7 persons. �. A copy of the Tax Index Map depicting the entire Town of Wappinger is included in Exhibit A. The Town proposes, by resolution and public hearing to incorporate some changes and amendments in its Zoning Ordinance. The additions and amendments include revisions to Section 416/Signs. Please refer to Exhibit E for a copy of the actual Resolution for the proposed additions and amendments. The purpose of this report is to present a file relative to the considerations which .. have been given to Environmental Quality Review, both as required under Part 617 of Title 6 (Environmental Conservation) of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (6NYCRR617) and under Chapter 58 of the r Code of the Town of Wappinger (W C 58). am .r SEQR REVIEW PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TOWN OF WAPPINGER PAGE 2 SECTION II - SEQR COMPLIANCE A. Proposed Action - Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance B. Involved Agencies - Town of Wappinger C. Applicant - Town Board, Town of Wappinger D. Type of Action - 1. 6NYCRR617: a) Section 617.12 - Type 1 „r i) The action involves the adoption of changes to the zoning regulations, which meets the threshold given in other section of 617.12 (Ref. 617.12 (b) (1)); .� ii) The action alters the standards and requirements for signs and billboards in the Town of Wappinger. b) Discussion - The actions involve the following: - requiring a permit for all proposed signs ��— - an improvement in the standards and readability of this section E. F. .. 2. Wappinger Code - Chapter 58 The action is a Type I Action included in 6NYCRR617 (Ref. Section 58.4 (E) and (I)) Procedural Requirements 1. Applicant has filed completed EAF forms as follows: a) NYSDEC Short Form - Exhibit B b) NYSDEC Long Form - Part 1 - Exhibit C 2. Lead Agency Designation (6NYCRR617.6) The Town of Wappinger is the only agency which must approve the proposed action. The Town Board is the responsible agency within the Town government. Determination of Significance (6NYCRR617.6, W C 58 -7,8,9) 1. Completed NYSDEC Long Form - Part II (Exhibit D) 2. Discussion - The Town Board must make a determination of significance for the proposed action. The criteria set forth in both regulations for making such a determination is similar. The proposed action, amendments to the zoning ordinance, deals with allowable land uses violations and public notice, not a specific project proposed for a parcel or parcels of land within a zoning district itself. Therefore, while each criteria was re- viewed, emphasis was placed on those criteria which deal with land use. Relative to 6NYCRR617.11, it is criteria X14; in regard to W C 58, it is D. SEQR REVIEW PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TOWN OF WAPPINGER PAGE 3 .. SECTION II - SEQR COMPLIANCE (cont'd) rr F. Determination of Significance (6NYCRR617.6, W C 58-7) (cont'd) 2. Discussion (cont'd) In no instance can it be reasoned that one (1) or more of the potential impacts listed will result from the proposed zoning changes and amend- ments. In making this determination, consideration was given to simul- taneous or subsequent actions. The action under consideration will not create a material conflict with the existing plans or goals of the community since the zoning adopted for the area will not be changed and the amendments proposed by this action will not materially change the character of the Town. The existing neighborhood's character will similarly be retained, if not improved, by this change or amendment. -`� 3. Determination - In view of the foregoing discussion, it is the opinion of the preparer that the proposed action will not have a significant affect on the environment, and it is recommended that the Town Board make a negative declaration for the project in accordance with the provisions of 6NYCRR617.6 and W C 58-7,8,9. A copy of the Notice of Determination is included as Exhibit F of this report. G. Filing Requirements - One (1) copy of the Notice of Determination should be forwarded to each of the following: rrr 1. Commissioner of Environmental Conservation New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 50 Wolf Road +■ Albany, New York 12233 _,-2. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Region 3 - New Paltz .. 21 South Putt Corners Road New Paltz, New York 12561 3. Dutchess County Office of the County Executive Dutchess County Office Building rr 22 Market Street Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 4. Town of Wappinger rr a. Conservation Advisory Council b. Clerk C. Planning Board d. Zoning Board of Appeals e. Zoning Administrator .. r.. SEQR REVIEW PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TOWN OF WAPPINGER +� SECTION II - SEQR COMPLIANCE (cont'd) G. Filing Requirements (cont'd) S. Dutchess County Planning Department 47 Cannon Street Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 6. Dutchess County Environmental Management Council rr Dutchess County Farm and Home Center Millbrook, New York 12545 PAGE 4 14-16.4 (9164) EXHIBIT B PROTECT I.D. NUMBER NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION .� • DIVISION OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS State Environmental Quality Review SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM 111111111110 For UNLISTED ACTIONS Only PART I Project information (To be completed by Applicant or Project sponsor) rr err 111111111111 111111111 M r� ism 1 Applicant sponsor Town Board - Town of Wappinger 2. Project Name Town Zoning Ordinance 3 Project location: Municipality Town of Wappinger county Dutchess 4. Is proposed action: ❑ New ❑ Expansion ® Modification/alteration 5 Describe project briefly. Modification of Zoning Ordinance with regard to standards for signs in the Town of Wappinger. 6 Precise location (road intersections, prominent landmarks, etc. or provide map) Affects entire Town of Wappinger which is located in the southwest portion of Dutchess County - "Refer to Exhibit A" 7 Amount of land affected: -- acres 27.41 square miles Initially -- acres Ultimately 8. Will proposed action comply with existing zoning or other existing land use restrictions? ® Yes ❑ No If No, describe briefly 9 What is present land use in vicinity of project? ❑ Residential ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial ❑ Agriculture ❑ Parkland/open space ❑ Other Describe: Entire Town of Wappinger will be affected. 10 Does action involve a permiUapproval, or funding, now or ultimately, from any other governmental agency (Federal, state or local)? © Yes ❑ No If yes, list agency(s) and permitlapprovals Town of Wappinger - Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Building Administrator 11 Does any aspect of the action have a currently valid permit or approval? ® Yes ❑ No If yes, list agency name and permit/approval type Town of Wappinger Zoning Ordinance 12 As result of proposed action will existing permiUapproval require modification? ® Yes ❑ No I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Francis J Versace, Supervisor Date: 8-19-85 ApplicanG'sponsor name. Signature: If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment OVER wo r�r r. r� PART II Environmental Assessment (To be completed by Agency) A. Does action exceed any Type 1 threshold in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.12? If yes, coordinate the review process and use the FULLILONG FORM EAF. ❑ Yes ® No B. Will action receive coordinated review as provided for Unlisted Actions in 6 NYCRR, Part 617.7? If No, a negative declaration may be superceded by another involved action. ❑ Yes ® No C. Could action result in ANY adverse effects on, to, or arising from the following: (Answers may be handwritten, if legible) C1. Existing air quality, surface or groundwater quality or quantity, noise levels, existing traffic patterns, solid waste production or disposal, potential for erosion, drainage or flooding problems? Explain briefly: NO C2. Historic, archeological, visual or aesthesic, or other natural or cultural resources; agricultural districts; or community or neighborhood character? Explain Yes, changing Section 416/Signs could improve visual or aesthetic resources/appearance of the Town of Wappinger. C3. Vegetation or fauna, movement of fish or wildlife species, significant habitats, or threatened or endangered species? Explain briefly: M C4. A community's existing plans or goals as officially adopted, or a change in use or intensity of use of land or other natural resources? Explain briefly. Yes, improve the officially adopted ordinance. CS. Growth, subsequent development, or related activities likely to be induced by the proposed action? Explain briefly. No C6. Secondary, cumulative, or other effects not identified in C1-C6? Explain briefly. M C7. A change in use of either quantity or type of energy? Explain briefly. No PART III Determination of Significance (To be completed by Agency) INSTRUCTIONS: For each adverse effect identified above, determine whether it is substantial, large, important or otherwise significant. Each effect should be assessed in connection with its (a) setting (i.e. urban or rural); (b) probability of occurring; (c) duration; (d) irreversibility; (e) geographic scope; and (f) magnitude. If necessary, add attachments or reference supporting materials. Ensure that explanations contain sufficient detail to show that all relevant adverse impacts have been identified and adequately addressed. ❑ Check this box if you have identified one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts which MAY occur. Then proceed directly to the FULL/LONG FORM EAF and/or prepare a positive declaration. ® 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 AND provide here, and on attachments as necessary, the reasons supportng this determination: Town of Wappinger Consulting Town Engineer Timothy J. Weiss Agency Name Agency Preparer's Name 8-19-85 Preparer's Signat re/Title �%�? �1/ < — ' Date EXHIBIT C EAF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM Purpose: The EAF is designed to help applicants and agencies determine, r. in an orderly manner, whether a project or action is likely to be sig- nificant. The question of whether an action is significant is not al- ways easy to answer. Frequently, there are aspects of a project that are subjective or unmeasurable. It is also understood that those who will need to determine significance will range from those with little or no formal knowledge of the environment to those who are technically expert in environmental analysis. In addition, many who have knowledge in one particular area may not be aware of the broader concerns affect- ing the question of significance. The EAF is intended to provide a method wherebv the preparer can be assured that the determination process has been orderly, comprehen- sive in nature, and yet flexible to allow the introduction of informa- tion to fit a project or action. EAF COMPONENTS: The 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: This phase of the evaluation 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 identi- fies whether an impact can be mitigated or reduced. Part 3: Only 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 to the municipality in which the project is located. Determination of Significance If you find that one (or more) impact is both large and its con- sequence is important, then the project is likely to be significant, and a draft environmental impact statement should be prepared. Scoping If a draft EIS is needed, the Environmental Assessment Form will ,.. be a valuable tool in determining the scope of the issues to be covered by the draft EIS. r 14-16-2 (12/78) EXHIBIT C APPENDIX A EAF ENVIROAMENTAL ASSESSMENT - PART I Project Information NOTICE: This document is desiened to assist in determining whether the action proposed may have a significant effect on the environment. Ple3se complete the entire Data Sheet. Answers to these ouestions will be considered as Dart of the application for apprcval and may be subject to further verification and public review. Provide anv additional information you believe will be needed to complete PARTS 2 and 3. r. it is expectea tnat completion of the EAF will be dependent on information currently' available and will not involve new studies, research or investigation. If information requiring sucp additional work is unavaij ble, so indicate and st%eclfy each instance. NAME OF PROJECT: NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER (If Different) r. Town of Wappinger Name Zoning Ordinance ADDRESS AND NAME OF APPLICANT:(Street) Town Board pr,+M State(zip) ame .r. Mill Street BUSINCSS PHONE: treet Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 tate(Zip) DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT- (Briefly describe type of projector action) Proposed additions and/or rr amendments to the Town Zoning Ordinan , Section 416 (gJgnG) (PLEASE COMPLETE EACH OUFSTION - Indicate N.A. if not applicable) A. SITE DESCRIPTION rr (Physical setting of overall project, both develoned and undeveloped areas 1. General character of the land: Generally uniform slope X Generally uneven and rolling or irregular X 2. Present land use: ljrw NA , Industrial Commercial Suburhan _, Pural Forest All of fFie above excepl�as noted. Agriculture ether .. 3. Total acreage of project area: -- acres. 27,41 sq.miles Approximate acreage: Presently After Completion NA Presently after Cor letion Meadow or Brushland acres acres Hater Surface Area acres acr^s Forested acres ---acres Unvegetated (rock, eartn or fill) acres acres Aaricultural acres acres — Roads, Duildin^,s 'letland (rreshwater or and other Paved acres acres Tidal rs ner Articles surfaces ?4, 25 or F.C.L.) acres acres ether (indicate Lyne) acres acres 4. 'that is ^redominant soil type(s) on nro;ect site? NA 5. a. Gre there bedrock outcropoinas on nrniect sit?? Yes No NA t. khat is depth to bedrock? ('.n feet) NA 9!1/"18 6. Approximate percentage of proposed project site with slooes: 0-10' `.; In -15' %; 15: or greater x. NA 7. Is project contiguous to, or contain a building or site listed on the National Register of Historic Places? Yes No NA S. What is the depth to the water table? feet NA 9. Do hunting or fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? Yes No NA 10. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered - Yes Io, according to - Identifv each species NA +■+ 11. Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site? (`.e. cliffs, dunes, other geological formations - Yes No. (Describe NA 12. Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation an area - Yes No. NA 13. Does the present site offer or include scenic views or vistas known to be important to the community? Yes No NA am 14. Streams within or contiguous to project area: NA a. Name of stream and name of river to which it is tributary 15. Lakes, Ponds, Vetland areas within or contiguous to project area: NA a. Dame b. Size (in acres) _ 16. What is the dominant land use and zoning classification within a 1/4 mile radius of the project (e.g. single family residential, R-2) and the scale of development (e.g. 2 story). B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ENTIRE TOWN 1. Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate) Total contiguous acreage owned by project sponsor acres. b, Project acreage developed: acres initially; acres ultimately. rr. c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped d. Length of project, in miles: (if aDoropriate) e. If project is an expansion of existing, indicate percent of expansion proposed: building square foot- age ; developed acreage f. Number of off-strcQt parking spaces existino pr000sed _ g. Maximum vehicular trios generated per hour (uocn comDletion of project) rr h. If'rEsidential: Number and type of housing. units: Cne Family Two Family Multiple Family Condo-iniur .r Initial L'Itir-ate i. If: Orientatior. eighborhood-City-Re_ional Esti-)ated E cloy^e-t Corrercial ills Industrial j. Total height of tallest nronosed structure _ _ _ —.-fee'. r.. NOT APPLICABLE r+ 2. How much natural material (i.e. rock, earth, etc.) will be removed from the site -_ tons cubic yards. 3. How many acres of vegetation (trees, shrubs, ground covers', will be removed from site - acres. r a. Will anv mature forest (over 100 years old) or other locally -important vegetation be removed by this project' Yes No +.• 5. Are there any plans for re -vegetation to replace that removed during construction? Yes No E. If sincle phase project: Anticipated period of construc:ior months, (includino demolition). 7, If m-jlti-^teased oroject: a. Total number of phases ant`c'oated No. b, Anticipated date of commercenent phase 1 month Year (including demolition) ,r c. Approximate comcletion date final onase nonth d. Is phase 1 financially dependert on subseauent phases? Yes No _ 8. Will blasting occur during construction? Yes No 9. Number of jobs generated: during construction after project is complete 10. Number of jobs eliminated by this project ... 11. Will project require relocation of any projects or facilities? Yes No. If yes, explain: '® 12. a. Is surface or subsurface liquid waste disposal involved? Yes No. b. If yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial, etc.) c. If surface disposal name of stream into which effluent will be discharged 13. Will surface area of existing lakes, ponds, streams, bays or other surface waterways be increased or decreased by proposal? Yes No. rr la. Is project or any portion of project located in the 100 year flood plain? Yes No 15. a. Does project involve disposal of solid waste? Yes No rr b. If yes, will an existing solid waste dis,)oral facility be used? Yes c. If Yes, give name: _ — locati: d. aiII any wastes not go into a sewage disposal system cr into a sanitary landfill? Yes _ _So r 15. Will Drnject use herbicides or pesticides? Yes No 17. Will project routinely produce odors ;more than one hour :er da -v)? Yes No rr 18. Will Droiect produce operating noise exceeding the local a-:1ence noise levels? Yes No 19. Will project result in an increase in energy use? Yes No. If yes, indicate type's) If water suooly is from wells indicate cumcing caDacity gals/minute. Total anticipated water usage per day _ _ _ _gals/day. Zoning: a. 11hat is dcrinant zoning classification o` s"e b. Current specific zoning classificatior of s " e -. '.s ^-0005e' use consistar' ..its rresert :cr• :- d. If no, indicate desired zoninq 0 26. Approvals: a. Is any Federal permit required? Yes X No 9M b. Does project involve State or Federal funding or financing? _—Yes X No c. Local and Regional approvals: .,. Ctty, Town,-V+Mage Board City, Town, Village Planning Board City, Town, Zoning Board City, County Health Department .,. Other local agencies Other regional agencies State Agencies Federal Agencies Approval Required Submittal Approval (Yes, No) (Type) (Date) (Date) YES RESOLUTION 8-85 Nn — --- N R� NO No —RQ— C. 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 the proposal, please discuss such impacts and the measures which can be taken to mitigate or avoid thenk!l ,_, - ,gib PREPARER S SIGNATURE: d.. TITLE: _Staff Engineer — Morris & Andros REPRESENTING: Town of Wappinger — Consulting Town Engineer DATE: August 19, 1985 .. -4- am EXHIBIT D EAF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - PART II Project Impacts and Their Magnitude General Information (Read Carefully) - In completing the form the reviewer should be guided by the question: Have my decisions and determinations been reasonable? The reviewer is not expected to be an expert environmental analyst. -Identifying that an effect will be potentially large (column 2) does not mean that it is also necessarily II n_i_f_i�cant.' Any large effect must be evaluated in PART 3 to determine significance. Ry identifying an e ect in column 2 simply asks that it be looked at further. - The Examples provided are to assist the reviewer by showing types of effects and wherever possible the threshnld of magni u e that would trigger a response in column 2. The examples are generally applicable throughout the State and for most situations. But, for any specific project or site other examples and/or lower thresholds may be more appropriate for a Potential Large Impact rating. r.. - Each project, on each site, in each locality, will vary. Therefore, the examples have been offered as guidance. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of impacts and thresholds to answer each nuestion. - The number of examples per question does not indicate the importance of each question. rr INSTRUCTIONS (Read Carefully) a. Answer each of the 18 questions in PART 2. Answer Yes if there will be as effect. wr b. Maybe answers should be considered as Yes answers. c. If answering Yes to a ouestion then check the appropriate box (column 1 or 2) to indicate the potential ■. 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 the size of the impact then consider the impact as potentially large and �r. proceed to PART 3. e. If a potentially large impact or effect can be reduced by a change in the project to a less than large magnitude, place a Yes in column 3. A No response indicates that such a reduction is not possible. 1 2 3. r IMPACT ON LANG NO YLS WILL THERE BE AN EFFECT AS A RESULT OF A PHYSICAL CHANGE TO (DO PROJECT SITE? Examples that Would Apply to Column 2 ++ _ Any construction on slopes of 15% or greater, (15 foot rise her 100 foot of length), or where the general slooes in the project area exceed 10'. _ Construction on Land where the denth to the water table is less than 3 feet. rcnstruction of naved narking area 'nr 1,"nn or mnre vehicles. Construction on land where bedrock is ex,)osed or generally within 3 feet of existing ground surface. Construction that will continue for more than 1 vear 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 of any new sanitary landfill. -5- SMALL TO MODERATE IMPACT POTENTIAL LARGE IMPACT CAN IMPACT BE REDUCED BY PROJECT CHANGE am Construction in a designated floodway. .. Other impacts: YES 2. WILL THERE BE AN EFFECT TO ANY UNIQUE OR UNUSUAL LANG Fn RMS ar FOUND ON THE SITE? (i.e. cliffs, dunes, geological forms- X tsons, etc.) Snecific land forms: IMPACT ON WATER Nn YE! 3. WILL PROJECT AFFECT ANY WATEP. BODY DESIGNATED AS ..........© PROTECTED? (Under Articles 15, 24, 25 of the Envir- onmental Conservation Law, E.C.L.) Examples that Would Apply to Column 2 _ Dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from channel of a protected stream. a. Construction in a designated freshwater or tidal wetland. Other impacts: ar 4. WILL PROJECT AFFECT ANY NON -PROTECTED EXISTINA OR HFH NO YE! BODY OF HATER? ............................................© C a■ 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. irr _ Construction of a body of water that exceeds in acres of surface area. Other imnacts: rr — —R6 YE 5. WILL PROJECT AFFECT SURFACE. OR GROUNDWATER n11AL1TY? ' Examples that Hould Apply to Column 2 Project will require a discharge permit. Project requires use of a source of water that does not have an:royal to serve proposed project. _ Project requires water supply from wells with nreater than �5 gallons per minute qumping capacity. r _ Construction or operation causinq any contamination of a public water supply system. Project will adversely affect groundwater. Liquid effluent will be conveyed off the site to facilities which presently do not exist or have inadequate capacity. ,.. _ Project requiring a facility that would use water in excess of 2n,000 gallons per day. Project will likely cause siltation or other discharge .. into an existing bcdy of water to the extent that there will be an obvious visual contrast to natural conditions. A. !'ALL TO DERATE PT POTENTIAL LARGE IMPACT CAN iVACT BE REDUCED BY PROJECT CHANGE 100 r. 1thor Impacts• 6. .JILL PROJECT ALTER DRAINAr,F FL11', PATTEr'li OR SURFACE !TATER YO YES RUNOFF? ................................................ .. QC r Exan^le tha: '!ould Pnply to Colurn 2 Project would impede flood water flows. Proiect is likely to cause substantial erosion. Project is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. Other impacts: _ rr — IMPACT ONS NO YFS 7. MILL PROJECT AFFECT AIR OUALiTY?...........................0 Fxamples that Would Apply to Column 2 _ Project will ipduce 1,100 or more vehicle trips in any given irr hour. _ Project will result in the incineration of more than 1 ton of refuse per hour. Project emission rate of all contaminants will exceed 5 lbs. per hour or a heat source rroducing more than 10 million BTU's per hour. r — Other impacts: NO -7- 'TALL TV +ODERATE apt[- IMPACT 04 PLANTS AND A-42%LS CAN IMPACT BE REDUCED CY PROJECT CHANGE w. NO YE! B. WILL PROJECT AFFECT ANY THREATENED OR ENDANrERED SPECIES? © C +. Examples that Would Apply to Column 2 Reduction of one or mor -P species listed on the New York _ or Federal list, using the site, over or near site or found on the site. w Removal of any portion of a critical or significant wild- - l i fe hibi wL. ADnlicatinn cf Pesticide or he,t^icide over more than t� ice a jea,• other ttian (or a4✓'CJltu jl rirpoeTs. n•'�er impacts: _ low 9. (JILL PROJECT SU?S'A'ITIALLY AFFECT "nN-THP.EATENED OR No YE ENDAN:EREO SPECIES?.......................................0 C Examole that Would Apciv to Column 2 rroiect would sutstartially interfere with arra resident _ or migratory fish or wildlife species. Project recuires the removal of more than 1^ acres of — mature forest (over 1O'1 years in ane) or other locally important vegetation. NO -7- 'TALL TV +ODERATE apt[- PnTENTIAL LARGE ',"PACT CAN IMPACT BE REDUCED CY PROJECT CHANGE 11'nAC7 C': YiS'.'�L QrS'VRCE 10. WILL THE PonJFCT :FrECT V1E11S 'VISTAS C2 T!'F VISPAL Al() vE' CHARACTER OF THE NFIGHB'1RunC.D OP CO"""'H Tv? .............. O Examnles that r'ould Apply to Column 2 An ncnmvatible visual affect caused by the intro�'uction of new materials, colors and/or forts in contrast to the +r. surroundinc landscape. A Project easfly visible, not easily screened,t'rat is obviously different from nthirs around it. _ Project will result in the elir^ination or major screening of scenic views or vistas known to be important to the area. Other impacts: May improve visual impacts in Town. IMPACT ON HISTORIC RESnURCES 11. WILL PROJECT IKPACT ANY SITE OR STRUCTURE OF HISTORIC, 740 YE' PPE-HISTnPIC nP PALEO'1TOnICAL I!'t'OPTANCE? .................© C +. Examoles that Would APoly to Column 2 _ Prriect occurino wholly or nartially within or continuous to any facility or site listed on the National Renister of historic places. rr Any impact to an archeological site or fossil bed located within the project site. rr Other impacts: r,. IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE 6 RECREATION 12. WILL THE PRnJECT AFFECT THE OUA'ITITY OR QUALITY OF EXISTI'iG NO YF9 OR FUTURE OPEN SPACES CR RECPEATIONAL OPPORTU'IITIES?...... O ^ No Examples that Would Aoply to Column 2 (�/ The permanent foreclosure of a future recrertional 0000rtunit.v. A major reduction of an open space important to the community. Other impacts: IuocCT nN 'aanS��P'A'ICV 13. :'ILL THERE EE AN EFFECT TC EX1STIX 7RANSP'.RTA710N NrD YES r. SYSTEMS? ............................................... © O Examples that would anrly to Column 2 _ Alteration of present ;atteres of movement of neople and/or goods. Project will result it severe traffic -)roblems. Other impacts: Am 1_ 2 "ALL T) ODERATE I"f ACT nCTEPTIAL LARGE I•+r ACT CA'1 I,"PACT RE PEOUCED AY PR'1JECT VANGE rr IMPACT ON ENERGY 14. 1,1ILL PROJECT AFFECT THE COMMUNITIES SOURCES OF FUEL OR NO YES ENERr,Y SUPPLY? .......................................... O O X Examoles that Would ADDly to Column 2 rr _ Project causing oreater than 5% increase in any fora of enerqy used in municipality. _ Project reouirina the creation or extension of ar enargy err transmission or supoly system to serve more than 50 s;ngle or two family residences. Other impacts: IMPACT ON NOISE 15. WILL THERE BE OBJECTIONABLE ODORS, NOISE, GLARE, VIRRATI�N NO YE! or ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE AS A RESULT OF THIS PROJECT? ....0 C Examples that Mould AoDly 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). Project will produce operating noise exceedinn the local ambient noise levels for noise outside of structures. _ Project will remove natural barriers that would act as A noise screen. other impacts: I' -PAC- 01! HEALTH b HAZARDS !1r) YF 16. lIl� oPOJECT AFFEC? PUBLTOC PEALTH AND SAFETY? .............0 " E,a'. lAs that Mould 4Do1, to Column 2 _ cro4ect will cauS,? a risk cf eynlosion or release of hazardous substances ;i.e. oil, Desticides, chemicals, ra-diation, etc.) t''�e even; of accidert or unset conditions, or there will `e a c^ror,.c 1p,; le,.el (fischarae or emission. Prnje.t teat will result in the burial of "hazardous wastes'' e toxic, eoisorous, highly reactive, radioactive, irritating, w jnfactious, etc., inclu:inn wastes that are solid, semi-solid, liquid or contain gases.) .o race fa cil t<ps fpr one million or more gallnns of licui'ied ratJ r?l c,�s or c-er liouids. 1tre- IML)acts •9- SMALL TO MODERATE IMPACT POTEVTIAL LARGE IMPACT CAN IMPACT CE REDUCED BY PROJECT CHANGE �1 WAS rrr M M M 1 IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF CO!!!!UNITY OR IEIGfR'IRHOCD 17. WILL PROJECT AFFECT THE CHARACTER nF THE EXISTING NO YES C04IUNITY?................................................© o Example that Would Apply to Column 2 _ The population of the City, Town or Village in which the project is located is likely to grow by more than E, OF resident human population. _ The municipal budgets for capital expenditures or onera- tfhg services will increase by more than 5' oer _year as a result of this project. _ Will involve any permanent facility of a non-agricultural use in an agricultural district or remove prime agricultural lands from cultivation. _ The project will replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures or areas of historic importance to the community. _ Development will induce an influx of a particular age group with special needs. Project will set an important precedent for future projects. _ Project will relocate 15 or more employees in one or more businesses. Other imoacts: NO YES 18. IS THERE PUBLIC CONTROVERSY CONCERNING THE PROJECT? .......o C Examples that Would Apply to Column 2 Either government or citizens of adjacent communities have expressed opposition or rejected the proiect or have not been contacted. Objections to the nroject from within the community. SMALL Tn OERf.TE IMPACT POTENTIAL LARGE It!PACT C N; IMPACT BE REDUCED BY PROJECT CHANGE IF ANY ACTION IN PART 2 IS IDENTIFIED AS A P^TEATIAL LARGE IwPACT OC IF YOU CANNOT 0ETFR!4:NE THE MAGNITUDE OF IMPACT, PRDCEED TO PART 3. PORTiCNS OF EAF C'INPLE'ED F^R THIS PROJECT: DETEPw.INATION PART I PAR'. II PART 3 Upon review of the infcm+ation recorded on this EAF (Parts 1, 2 and 3) and considering both the maonitude and importance o` each impact, it is reasonably determined that: PREP"PE A. The project will result in no major i^.acts and, there'nre, is one which may not cause significant damage to 'hP erviro-re,.t. X B. Although the Croject could nave a significant effect ^^ the environment, there will not be a significant Pffect in this case because the mitinat`on measures described in FART 3 nave beer included as part cf the nrcoosed p,eject. C. The project will result i^ one or more maior adverse i-nacts that cannot be reduced and may cause sinnificant car -ace to the environment August 19, 1985 ate Signature of Prenarer 4,if different from resnonsible officer) Timothy J. Weiss, Staff Engineer Morris & Andros, Consulting Town Engineers VREfARE A NEG-'IVE ^E:LARA710N 0 .,E:sPC P.1171,.E DEC!APAT11'% PR'CEED .IT,+ EIS _o signature of RosponsitIe Official in Lead Agency Francis J. Versace, Supervisor Pr -lrt cr 7 —,7 ,Tare gf responsible official in Lead Agency EU ErivIROHMENTAL ASSESS14ENT - PART III EVALUATMN OF THE I'!P^P7A4LE OF IMPACTS I`lFORM.ATION ... - Part 3 is prepared if one or Tore impact c- ef4ect is considered to be potentially laroe. - The amount of writino necessary to answer cart 3 may bo determined by answering the ouestion: In briofly completing the instructions below have I rlaced in t►,is record sufficient information to indicate the reasonableness of my decisions? r INSTRUCTIONS irr Complete the following for each impact or e$fec_ identified it Cclumn 2 o` Part 2: 1. Briefly describe the impact. 2. Describe (if applicable) how the impact Tigrt be Titigated or reduced to a less than lame impact by a pro ject change. 3. Rased on the information available, decide if it is reasonable to conclude that this inract is important to the minicipality (city, town or village) in which the project is located. To answer the question of importance, consider: - The probability of the impact or effect occurrinq - The duration of the impact or effect - Its irreversibility, including permanently lost resources or values rr - Whether the impact or effect can be controlled - The regional consequence of the impact or effect trr - Its potential divergence from local needs and goals - Whether known objections to the project annly to this impact or effect. rw DETERYINATION OF SIG"iFICA'10E P..n action is corsidered to ne sigrifi;ant if: pre for Tnre) impact is deterr-iced to both Larne and its (their, corseouen.ce, based on the review above, is im,00rtant. PAPT III STATE4ENTS +rr ;Cnrtinue or fttachr^ents, as reeded) ■r go an EXHIBIT F a` DETERMINATION OF NON -SIGNIFICANCE M (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) UNDER THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY �. REVIEW ACT (6NYCRR617) -AND- UNDER CHAPTER 58 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WAPPINGER M am Pursuant to the Provisions of Part 617 of Title 6 of the Official compilation .. of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York and pursuant to the pro- visions of Chapter 58 of the Code of the Town of Wappinger, the Town Board of the r. Town of Wappinger, having its office at the Town Hall, Mill Street, Wappingers Falls, New York as Lead Agency, has determined that the proposed action described hereinafter will have no significant effect on the environment. This notice r. serves as a negative declaration for the purposes of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law. The action, amendment to/alteration of Section 416 (Signs) of the Town of �.. Wappinger Zoning Ordinance, has been determined to be a Type I action for the purposes of SEQR and Chapter 58 of the Town Code. The negative declaration is based on the small scope of the action, the extent of the disturbance under consideration, the zoning of the Town, the local significance of the areas to be affected, and the potentials for future development of the area, including �r the control thereof possible by the proposed zoning changes and amendments. Further information concerning this action may be obtained from: Francis J. Versace, Supervisor Town of Wappinger, Town Hall (914) 297-2744 .. Ow ro oN-blL-b BE IT INAME-11 AS FOLLOWS: That Section 416 entitled "Signs" be amended to read as follows: Section 416.1/Application 1. Application for permit shall be made in writing upon sign permit forms prescribed by the Town's Zoning Administrator. r. 2. Applicant shall furnish a detailed drawing or blueprin-g showing �•• description of the construction details of the sign and showing the lettering and other advertising matter on the sign; sign colors; sign �. height; type and position of lighting; a location plan showing the position of all signs in relation to buildings, and to any street, highway, or sidewalk, including the location of any sign or signs on any ... structure. 3. Written consent of the owner of the building, structure or land, or an authorized representative, on which the sign is to be erected, in the event the applicant is not the owner. Section 416 2/Conformity Required No sign or billboard shall be erected, constructed, displayed, maintained. moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or altered without a permit issued b} do the Zoning Inspector. Wherever located, any sign shall conform to the following: �. Section 4163/Relationship to a Permitted Use All signs must pertain to a use conducted on the same property on which they are located, otherwise a special use permit must be obtained. .. Section 416 4/Signs in Residence Districts In residence districts, the following signs are hereby authorized: 416.41 Residence Sign, Size and Location One (1) identification sign stating the name -and address of r. resident, property, or permitted accessory use, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, may be attached to mailbox or supporting pole. If free standing, the sign shall be no closer than five (5) feet from the edge of the paved road or sidewalk, where it exists. r. 416.42 Special Sign, Size and Location One (1) "For Sale" or one (1) "To Let" sign not exceeding six (6) square feet in area and shall be no closer than five (5) feet from the edge of the road pavement or sidewalk, where it exists. Section 416.5/Si n Regulations in Residence Districts 416.51 Illumination No sign shall be illuminated in a residential district except as granted by Special Use Permit and then only during business hours. 416.52 Animation — No sign shall be mechanically animated, such as, moving, rotating or revolving. Section 416 6/Signs in Non -Residence Districts (NB, GB, SC, HB, OR, AI, PI) All signs in non -residence districts are considered an integral part of a site plan and are subject to the site plan review process. All signs must pertain to a use conducted on the same property on which they are located. 416.61 Si ns Affixed to Structures Not more than one (1) sign, per retail or business outlet, .. affixed and parallel to the outer wall of the structure, facing upon either a principal street or upon the parking lot pertinent to such structure, provided that: am go am 416. 611 No sign shall project above - "" the roof or beyond the side walls of the ;. structure pertinent to the permitted use. .. 416.612 No sign shall face an abutting residential zoning district. J 41.6-613 The length of such sign shall not exceed eighty percent (BOM of the linear feet of the building frontagv occupied by the retail or business outlet. r. 416.614 The aggregate area of such sign shall not exceed one (1) square foot for each linear foot of retail or busine=ss outlet facing such street or parking lot, or one hundred square feet, whichever is less. 416-615 The face of such sign shall not exceed the following width dimension: two :.(2) feet ,for{;,�; LIP to 20 linear feet of building' fr.ontage, 'grea-ter a20r`L'; three (1) feet for anything ;than ,,. linear feet of building frontage; •, whether, •; they sign is oriented ei ther', ver,ti cal 1 y or , horizontally. The width dimension of such., .. sign is defined by standard orthographic,'. - projection (ie. Height/thickness, Width, Length) . r.. 416-61 f F'rmanent- l v Mounted Free Standing Signs Not more than one (1) free standing sign, mounted in such manner as to constitute a permanent fixed «. installation, no taller than ten .(10) feet, (2) bacJ::-to-bacF:: composed of no more than two along each street on which the lot abuts, �+ faces, shall be allowed provided that the aggregate area of each such sign shell not exceed one (1) square foot for each linear foot' -of building facing the street or twenty-five (25) square feet, whichever. is smaller. A corner lot shall be allowed one:(1).';` `s free standing sign of such design or construction '.'A so as to be viewed from more than one direction'. r. free standing sign shall not be located closer than':,, twenty-five (25) feet from any, front, side or rear lot line. 416. 67, W ndoai Sign�> slass ` Signs affixed to, or placed !so as to be visible ten %- surface shl not - exceec' through, a al g .�.; Sign Ordinance �- • "" Page 7-16-8J • al t percent (10%) of 'the total glass area ,facing a ... street, .or par[::ing area serving the retail or business outlet. 416.64 Canopy Signs One (1) hanging canopy sign shall be permitted per retail or busine=_s outlet. The sign shell not' r. e::ceed two (2) square feet in area and shall be placed under the canopy, contiguous to the retail or business outlet to identify the entrance. The sign shall be hung perpendicular to the front of the building and shall not extend beyond the outer edge of the canopy. +. 41.6.65 Torary ,Temporary sigma, portable or fixed, are not allowed except to identify an area of construction or property for sale or rent. Such signs shall not exceed si:; (6) square feet in area, with not more than one (1) for each street frontage of the lot. Such signs shall not exceed a duration of si>: (6) months and shall not be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet from any front, side or rear lot line. 416.66 Conformity Any signs which will have become non -conforming because of the 1985 sign ordinance amendment will have two (^) years from the date of adoption of this amendment in which to conform, except for window signs which must immediately conform. 416.67 Illuminat.inn One (1) permitted sign may be illuminated, during business hours only, provided that such illumination shall not be., twin[::ling, flashing, intermittent or of changing degrees of intensity, ■• except for time/temperature signs, and provided that the source of such illumination shall not .be visible beyond the boundaries of the lot on which rr it is located. 41.6.60 Animation be mechanical1'y '!G,animated, .such '4 s No sign shall moving, rotating or revolving. ; Sign Ordinance ,r ' Pale 4 ' 7-16-85 M r Am 416.69 Visibility No sign shell be located so as to obstruct any. signs displayed by public authority, nor shall any . �. sign be placed in such a way as to obstruct proper sight distance or otherwise interfere with pedestrian or traffic flow. 416.70 Loc at•i on No sign shall be located in any roadway;park:ing area or right-of-waY. 416.71 Contents Arid /Or Design r. The contents of any sign and/or height of its lettering shall be designed such that it can be (ie. easily read by the intended audience. ■. motorists traveling at highway speeds.) The design of the sign shall be such as to complement the site upon which it is to be located. M r Am