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1 June 2000
RECEIVED
To: Involved and Interested Agencies
Re:
HUDSON RIVER GREENWAY COMPACT
JUN 02 2000
ELAINE SNOWDEN
TOWN CLERK
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Town of Poughkeepsie is considering whether or not it should become a
participating community in the Hudson River Greenway Compact. This process involves
the adoption of local laws to amend the Town of Poughkeepsie Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Regulations.
We have prepared Parts 1 and 2 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form and
are enclosing this form for your consideration. Greenway Connections, the Greenway
Compact Program and Guides for Dutchess County, may be viewed in the Town of
Poughkeepsie Planning Department.
At a meeting held on May 17,2000, a motion by the Town of Poughkeepsie
Town Board was carried to declare its intent to be Lead Agency for this project in
accordance with 6 NYCRR, Section 617.6 (b)(2), State Environmental Quality Review
Act.
The declaration of intent was made because the Town Board detennined that (a)
the anticipated impacts are primarily of local Town-wide significance; (b) it is the agency
with the broadest powers for investigation into its impacts; and (c) the Town Board has
the greatest capacity for providing the most thorough environmental assessment of this
action.
At this meeting, the Town Board determined this to be a Type I Action based on
the criteria set forth in 6 NYCRR, Section 617.4 (b)( 1), 6NYCRR State Environmental
Quality Review Act.
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At a meeting held on May 24, 2000, the Town Board set the date for a public
hearing to be held regarding this project. The public hearing date is July 19,2000.
Please review the enclosed information and advise the Planning Department of
any appropriate concerns or requests that you may have.
If you do not respond within 30 days, you will be deemed to have consented to
the Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie serving as lead agency for this project.
We look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
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JUN 05 2000
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To: Involved and Interested Agencies
Re: HUDSON RIVER GREENWAY COMPACT
Dear Sir or Madam:
Please find enclosed Parts 1 and 2 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form for your consideration that
were mistakenly omitted from the letter sent to you dated June 1,2000 regarding the above referenced project.
Thank you.
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Planner
Town of Poughkeepsie
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Appendix A
State Environmental Quality Review
FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
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Purpose: The full EAF is designed to help applicants and agencies determine, in an orderly manner, whether a project
or action may be significant. The question of whether an action may be significant is fiot aiways 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 SIGNIFlCANCE- Type 1 and Unlisted Actions
Identify the Portions of EAF completed for this project: ~ Part 1 ~ Part 2 DPart 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:
D 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.
D 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. *
D 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
'Local Law No. of the year 2000: Adoption of Greenway Connections, Greenway
Compact Program and Guides for Dutchess County Communities.
Name of Action
Town of poughkeepsie
Name of Lead Agency
Ann Sarcher
Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Age,ncy
Supervisor
Title of Responsible Officer
Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency
Signature of Preparer(lf different from responsible officer)
Date
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PART 1-PROJECT INFORMATION
Prepared by Project Sponsor
NOTICE: This document is designed to assist in determining whether the action proposed may have a significant effect
on the environment. Please complete the entire form, Parts A through E. Answers to these questions will be cohsidered
as part of the application for approval and may be subject to further verification and public review. Provide any a4ditional
information you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3.
It is expected that completion of the full EAF will be dependent on information currently available and will not involve
new studies, research or investigation. If information requiring such additional work is unavailable, so indicate an~l)pecify
each instance. !
NAME OF ACTION
Local Law No. of the ear 2000: Ado tion of Greenway Connections
lOCATION OF ACTION (Include Street Address, Municipality and County)
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NAME OF APPLICANT/SPONSOR
Town of Pou
ADDRESS
1 Overocker Road
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NAME OF OWNER (If different)
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BUSINESS TELEPHONE
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ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION OF ACTION
CITY/PO
Adoption of Greenway Connections, Greenway Compact Program and Guides for Outches~
County Communities under the provls1ons of Section 44-0119 of the Environmental
Conservation law of New York State.
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Please Complete Each Question-Indicate N.A. if not applicable
A. Site Description (Since ~he act~o~ does not involv~ a specific project
folloW10q questlQnS are not aoollcable.)
Physical setting of overall proJect, bottt'de'veloped and undeveloped areas.
1. Present land use: DUrban X]lndustrial IXICommercial XJResidential~~
00 Forest mAgriculture DOther
2. T otai acreage of project area: 19 I 664 acres.
APPROXIMATE ACREAGE
Meadow or Brushland (Non-agricultural)
Forested
Agricultural (Includes orchards, cropland, pasture, etc.)
Wetland (Freshwater or tidal as per Articles 24, 25 of ECl)
Water Surface Area
Unvegetated (Rock, earth or fill)
Roads, buildings and other paved surfaces
Other (Indicate type)
site, most of the
OORural (npn-farm)
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3. What is predominant soil type(s) on project site? Varies
a. Soil drainage: DWell drained % of s.ite DModerately well drained
DPoorly drained % of site
b. If any agricultural land is involved, how many acres of soil are classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NYS
land Classification System? N . A. acres. (See 1 NYCRR 370).
4. Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? DYes DNo
a. What is depth to bedrock? Varies (in feet)
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5. Approximate percentage of proposed project site with slopes:
00-10% %
015% or greater
010-15%
% N.A.
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6. Is project substantially contiguous to, or contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or the National
Registers of Historic Places? DYes ONo
7. Is project substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural landmarks? DYes tKlNo
8. What is the depth of the water table? N. A. (in feet)
9. Is site located 'over a primary, principal. or sole Sllurce aquifer? DYes ONo N. A.
10. Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? DYes ONo N. A.
11. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered? N. A.
DYes oNo 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) N. A.
DYes oNo Describe
13. Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area? N. A.
DYes ONo If yes, explain
14.
Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the community? N. A.
DYes oNo
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Streams within or contiguous to project ac:ea': N . A.
a. Name of Stream and name of River to which it is tributary
16. lakes, ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous to project area: N. A.
a. Name b. Size (In acres)
17. Is the site served by existing public utilities? DYes ONo N. A.
a) If Yes, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? DYes ONo
b) If Yes, will improvements be necessary to allow connection? DYes DNo
18. Is the site located in an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets law, Article 25-AA,
Section 303 and 304? DYes DNo N. A.
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 DNo N.A.
20. Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes?
DYes
ONo N.A.
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 N . A . acres.
b. Project acreage to be developed: N. A. acres initially; acres ultimately.
c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped N. A. 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: N. A.
One Family Two Family Multiple Family Condominium
Initially
Ultimately
l. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure N. A. height;
J. linear feet of frontage along a public thoroughfare project will occupy is?
width;
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length.
ft.
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2. How much natural material (i.e.. rock. earth, etc.) will be removed from the site?
N.A.
tons/cubic Y~lrds
3. Will disturbed areas be reclaimed? DYes DNo [IN/A
a. If yes, for what intended purpose is the site being reclaimed?
b. Will topsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? DYes DNo
c. Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? DYes
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4. How many acres of vegetation (trees, shrubs, ground covers) will be removed from site? N. A. acre~.
5. Will any m~ture forest (over 100 years old) or other locally-important vegetation be removed by this proje4tr
DYes DNo N.A. !
DNo
6. If single phase project Anticipated period of construction N . A _ months, (including demolition).
7. If multi-phased:
a. Total number of phases anticipated N A (number).
b. Anticipated date of commencement phase 1 month year, (including demolItion).
c. Approximate completion date of final phase month year.
d. Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases? DYes DNo
8. Will blasting occur during construction?
DYes
DNo N.A.
9. Number of jobs generated: during construction N. A.
10. Number of jobs eliminated by this project N. A.
11. Will project require rel~tion of any projects or facilities?
; after project is complete
DYes
DNo
If yes, explain N . A.
12. Is surface liquid waste disposal involved? DYes DNo N. A.
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? DYes DNo Type N.A.
14. Will surface area of an existing water body increase or decrease by proposal? DYes DNo N.A.
Explain
15. Is project or any portion of project located in a 100 year flood plain? DYes DNa N. A.
16.
Will the project generate solid waste? DYes DNo N.A.
a. If yes, what is the amount per month tons
b. If yes, will an existing solid waste facility 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
DNo
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
DNo N.A.
tons/month.
years.
18. Will project use herbicides or pesticides?
DYes
DNo N.A.
19. Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day)? DYes
DNo N.A.
20. Will project produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels?
DYes
DNo N.A.
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.
DYes
DNo N.A.
gallons/minute.
23. Total anticipated water usage per day N. A.
gallons/day.
24. Does project involve Local, State or Federal funding?
If Yes, explain
DYes
~No
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C. Zoning and Planning Information
1. Does proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision?
If Ves, indicate decision required:
OIlzoning amendment Ozoning variance Ospecial use permit lXIsubdivision Dsite plan
Onew/revision of master plan Dresource management plan Oother Amendment
l. What is the zoning c1assification(s)of the site? N. A.
~. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the present zoning?
N.A.
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State Agencies
Federal Agencies
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DYes UNo
DVes 19No
DYes ~No
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4.. What is the .proposed zoning of. the site?
5 _ What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning?
N.A.
~. Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans? DYes ONoN.A.
7. What are the predominant land use(s) and zoning classifications within a % mile radius of proposed action?
N.A.
3. Is the proposed action compatible with adjoining/surrounding land uses within a % mile?
~. If the proposed action i: 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
DNoN.A.
DYes
DNoN.A.
11. Will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services (recreation, educption, police,
fire protection)? DVes DNo N . A.
a. If yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle proje<.ted demand? DYes DNo
12. Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels?
DYes
DYes
DNo
DNo N.A.
a. If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic?
o. Informational Details
Attach any additional information as may be needed to clarify your project. If there are or may be any adverse
mpacts associated with your proposal, please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to mitigate or
woid them.
E. Verification
I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge.
A.pplicant/Sponsor Name Ann Sarcher Date
Signature
Title
Supervisor
If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding
""ith this assessment.
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Responsibility of Lead Agency
General Information (Read Carefully)
· In completing the form the reviewer should be guided by the question: Have my responses and determinat~<Ilns been
reasonable? The reviewer is not expected to be an expert environmental analyst.
· Identifying that an impact will be potentially large (column 2) does not mean that it is also necessarily si~lificant.
Any large impact must be evaluated in PART 3 to determine significance. Identifying an impact in colum,,2simply
asks that it be. looked at further.
· The Examples provided are to assist the reviewer by showing types of i.npacts and wherever possible the thrki>hold of
magnitude that would trigger a response in column 2. The examples are generally applicable throughout the.~tate and
for most situations. But, for any specific project or site other examples and/or lower thresholds may be adpropriate
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 iIIustr~~ive 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)
3. 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 potential sii:~ 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! f!'ART 3.
e. If a potentially large impact checked in column 2 can be mitigated by change(s) in the project to a small to lt1~)derate
impact, also check the Yes box in column J. A No response indicates that such a reduction is not possi~le. This
must be explained ir. Part 3.
IMPACT ON LAND
1. Will the proposed action result in a physical change to the project site?
N.A. DNa DYES
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.
· Constr.uction of paved parking area for 1,000 or more vehicles.
· Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally within
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 f1oodway.
· Other impacts A!". r.nmrl'lr.t: Prnorl'lm ,!". ; mr 1 p.mp.nt:p.rl ,
patterns of development could be modified
2. Will there be an effect t,. ..,IY unique or unusual land forms found on
the site? (i.e., cliffs, dunes, geological formations, etc.)~O DYES
· Specific land forms:
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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)
roNO DVES
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? roNO 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 surface area.
. Other impacts:
5. Will Proposed Action affect surface or groundwater
quality or quantity? . DNa QI1VES
Examples that would apply to column 2
. Proposed Action will require a discharge permit.
. Proposed Action requires use of a source of 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 Action will adversely affect groundwater.
. Liquid effluent will be conveyed 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 will likely cause siltation or other discharge into an
existing body of water to the extent that there will be an obvious visual
contrast to natural conditions.
. Proposed Action will require the storage of petroleum 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: As Compact Proqram is imp lemented ,
surface and groundwater sources could be better
protecte t roug conservatlon measures.
6. Will proposed action alter drainage flow or patterns, or surface
water runoff? XJNO DVES
Examples that would apply to column 2
. Proposed Action would change flood water flows.
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· Proposed Action may cause substantial erosion.
· Proposed Action is incompatible with existing drainage patterns.
· Proposed Action will allow development in a designated froodway.
· Other impacts:
IMPACT ON AIR
7. Will proposed action affect air Quality? (jINO DVES
Examples that would apply to column 2
· Proposed Action will indl:ce 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 5 Ibs. 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? DNO tlYES
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.
e Other impacts: As Compact Program is implemented.
wildlife habitat could be better protected.
9. Will Proposed Action substantially affect non-threatened or
non-endangered species? nNO DVES
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?
DNa ~VES
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.)
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. 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, if 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: As Compact Program is implementeel, pnlir.ie
would encourage continuation anel eliversifir.ation of
agricultural activities.
IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES
11. Will proposed action affect aesthetic resources? DNO lXlYES
(If necessary, use the Visual EAF Addendum in Section 617.21,
Appendix S.)
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: As Compact Proqram is implemented.
aesthetic resources and rural/villaqe Qualities
could be protected.
IMPACT ON HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
12. Will Proposed Action impact any site or structure of historic, pre-
historic or paleontological importance? DNO ~YES
Examples that would apply to column 2
. Proposed Action occurring wholly or partially within or substantially
contiguous to any facility 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: As Campa ct Program is imp 1 ementen ,
historic resources could be protected in the
development process.
IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
13. Will Proposed Action affect the quantity or quality of existing or
future open spaces or recreational opportunities?
Examples that would apply to column 2 DNa OOYES
. The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational opportunity.
. A major reduction of an open space important to the community.
. Other impacts: As Compact Proqram is implemented. existin
open space could be preserved throuqh conservation
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Small to Potential Can Impact Be
Moderate Large Mitigated By
Impact Impact Project Change
0 0 DYes DNo
0 0 DYes DNo
0 0 DYes DNo
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0 [] IX] Yes DNa
0 0 DYes DNo
0 0 DYes DNo
0 0 DYes DNo
0 lXI KJYes DNo
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0 0 DYes DNa
0 0 DYes DNo
0 0 DYes DNo
0 m ~Yes DNo
0 0 DYes DNo
0 0 DYes DNo
0 m ~Yes DNo
IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION
14. Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems7
DNa ~YES
Examples that would apply to column 2
· Alteration of present patterns of movement of people and/or goods.
· Proposed Action will result in major traffic problems.
. Other impacts: As Compact Proqram is implemented. roads,
intersections, and pedestrian systems could be
improved.
IMPACT ON ENERGY
15. Will proposed action affect the community's sources of fuel or
energy supply? ~NO DYES
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 municipality.
· Proposed Action will require the creation 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? [jNO DVES
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?
DNa DVES
Examples that would apply to column 2
· Proposed Action may cause a risk of explosion or release of hazardous
substances (Le. 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 (i.e. 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: As Compact Program is implemented, health,
safety, and general welfare would be improved.
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Moderate Large Mitiga~ed By
Impact Impact Project ~hange
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D D DYes []No
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D D DVes []No
D D DYes IJNo
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D D DYes DNo
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Small to Potential Can Impact Be
Moderate Large Mitigated By
Impact Impact Project Change
0 0 DVes DNo
0 0 DVes DNo
0 0 DVes DNo
0 0 DVes DNo
0 0 DVes DNo
0 0 DVes DNo
0 0 DVes DNo
0 0 DVes DNo
.~h 0 Kl [] Ves DNo
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IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER
OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD
18. Will proposed action affect the character of the existing community?
DNO rnVES
Examples that would apply to column 2
. The permanent population of the city, town or village in which the
project 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: Adoption of Compact Program wOlIl rl p.~t:ahli
policies guiding growth, development and conservation
practices.
19. Is there, or is there likely to be, public controversy related to
potential adverse environmental impacts? []gNO 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 regional consequence of the impact
. Its potential divergence from local needs and goals
. Whether known objections to the project relate to this impact.
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