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002 ).. - FREDERICK P. CLARK ASSOCIA lES, INC. Planning/DevelopmentlEnvironmentfTransportation Rye, New York and Fairfield, Connecticut David H. Stolman, A/CP, PP Michael A. Galante 350 Theodore Fremd Avenue Rye, New York 10580 Joanne P. Meder, A/CP Daniel K. Wery, A/CP (914) 967-6540 · FAX (914) 967-6615 David J. Portman, FA/CP Howard I. Reynolds, PE MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Supervisor Joseph Ruggiero and the Town of Wappinger Town Board Date: June 7, 2002 Subject: Proposed Zoning Amendments: Building Height, Driveway Specs - Full EAF and Negative Declaration As requested, we have prepared the attached Full EAF and Negative Declaration for the above captioned matter, for your review and consideration. After the Negative Declaration has been adopted, the date of its adoption should be inserted in the upper right-hand comer of its first page in the space provided therefore. Daniel K. Wery, AICP Vice PresidentIPlanning Lawrence K. Bice Associate/Planning cc: Albert P. Roberts, Esq. Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., PE Tatiana LukianotT, Zoning Administrator Attachment j :\docs2\500\ wappinger\zone arnendments\bldght.dways. neg.eaf. COy .lkb.doc Connecticut (203) 255-3100 Hudson Valley (845) 297-6056 Long Island (516) 364-4544 email@fpclark.com www.fpclark.com 14-16-2(9/95)-7 c SEQR 617.20 Appendix A State Environmental Quality Review FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM 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 not always easy to answer. Frequently, there are aspects of a project that are subjective or unmeasurable. 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 0 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 magnitude and importance of each impact, it is reasonable determined by the lead agency that: o 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 has 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 Local Law Amending the Town of Wappinger Zoning Code Definition of Building Height and Driveway Specifications Name of Action Town of Wappinger Town Board Name of Lead Agency Joseph Ruqqiero Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Supervisor of Responsible Officer Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency m responsible officer) 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 considered as part of the application for approval and may subject to further verification and public review. Provide any additional 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 and specify each instance. NAME OF ACTION Local Law Amending the Town of Wappinger Zoning Code Definition of Building Height and Driveway Specifications LOCATION OF ACTION (include Street Address, Municipality and County) Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County NAME OF APPLICANT/SPONSOR BUSINESS TELEPHONE Town of Wappinger Town Board (845) 297-2744 ADDRESS Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, P. O. Box 324 CITY/PO STATE ZIP CODE Wappingers N.Y. 12590-0324 NAME OF OWNER (if different) BUSINESS TELEPHONE *N.A. ( ) ADDRESS CITY/PO STATE ZIP CODE DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: ** SEE ATTACHMENT ** Please Complete Each Question - Indicate N.A. if not applicable A. Site Description - N.A., SEE ATTACHMENT Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas. 1. Present land use: 0 Urban Dlndustrial 0 Commercial 0 Residential (suburban) 0 Rural (non-farm) o Forest 0 Agriculture DOther 2. Total acreage of project area: APPROXIMATE ACREAGE acres: PRESENTl Y AFTER COMPLETION acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres acres Meadow or Brushland (Non-agricultural) Forested Agricultural (includes orchards, cropland, pasture, etc.) Wetland (Freshwater or tidal as per Article 24, 25 of ECl) Water Surface Area Unvegetated (Rock, earth or fill) Roads, Buildings and Other Paved Surfaces Other (Indicate type) 3. What is predominant soil type(s) on project site? a. Soil drainage 0 Well drained % of site o Poorly 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? acres. (See 1 NYCRR 370) o Moderately well drained % of site *N.A. - Not Applicable 2 4. Are there bedrock outcroppings on the project site? 0 Yes 0 No a. What is depth to bedrock? (in feet) 5. Approximate percentage of proposed project site with slopes: 00-10% _% 010-15%_% o 15% or greater _ % 6. Is project substantially contiguous to, or contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or the National Registers of Historic Places? 0 Yes 0 No 7. Is project substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural Landmarks? 0 Yes 0 No 8. What is the depth of the water table? (in feet) 9. Is site located over a primary, principal or sole source aquifer? 0 Yes 0 No 10. Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? 0 Yes 0 No 11. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered? DYes 0 No According to Identify each species 12. Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site? (Le., cliffs, dunes, other geological formations) DYes 0 No Describe 13. Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area? DYes 0 No If yes, explain 14. Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the community? DYes 0 No 15. Streams within or contiguous to project area: 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 b. Size (In acres) 17. Is the site served by existing public utilities? 0 Yes 0 No a. If Yes, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? 0 Yes 0 No b. If yes, will improvements be necessary to allow connection? 0 Yes 0 No 18. Is the site located in an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Market Law, Article 25-AA Section 303 and 304? 0 Yes 0 No 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 6177 0 Yes 0 No 20. Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste? DYes 0 No B. Project Description - N.A., EXCEPT FOR #24 AND #25 - SEE ATTACHMENT 1. Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate) a. Total contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor b. Project acreage to be developed acres initially; c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped acres. d. Length of project, in miles (if appropriate) e. If the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed f. Number of off-street parking spaces existing ; proposed g. Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour (upon completion of project)? h. If residential: Number and type of housing units: One Family Two Family acres. acres ultimately. % Multiple Family Condominium Initially Ultimately L Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure _ height; width; j. Linear feet of frontage along a public thoroughfare project will occupy is? _ ft. length. 3 2. How much natural material (Le. rock, earth, etc.) will be removed from the site? 3. Will disturbed areas be reclaimed? DYes D No D N.A. a. If yes, for what intended purpose is the site being reclaimed? b. Will topsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? DYes D No c. Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? DYes D No 4. How many acres of vegetation (trees, shrubs, ground covers) will be removed from site? acres. 5. Will any mature forest (over 100 years old) or other locally-important vegetation be removed by this project? DYes D No 6. If single phased project: Anticipated period of construction 7. If multi-phased: a. Total number of phases anticipated (number). b. Anticipated date of commencement phase 1 month c. Approximate completion date of final phase month d. Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases? 8. Will blasting occur during construction? DYes D 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? ton/cubic yards months, (including demolition). year, (including demolition). year. D No DYes DYes D No If yes, explain 12. Is surface liquid waste disposal involved? DYes D No a. If yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial, etc.) and amount b. Name of water body into which effluent will be discharges 13. Is subsurface liquid waste disposal involved? D Yes D No Type 14. Will surface area of an existing water body increase or decrease by proposal? DYes D No Explain 15. Is project or any portion of project located in a 100 year flood plain? DYes D No 16. Will the project generate solid waste? DYes D No a. If yes, what is the amount per month tons b. If yes, will an existing solid waste facility be used? DYes D No c. If yes, give name ; location d. Will any waste not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill? DYes D No e. If Yes, explain 17. Will the project involve the disposal of solid waste? DYes D No a. If yes, what is the anticipated rate of disposal? tons/month. b. If yes, what is the anticipated site life? years. 18. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? DYes D No 19. Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day?) DYes D No 20. Will project produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels? DYes D 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 23. Total anticipated water usage per day 24. Does project involve Local, State or Federal funding? DYes If yes, explain DYes D No gallons/minute. gallons/day. -No 4 25. Approvals Required: Town Board -Yes o No City, Town, Village Planning Board DYes -No City, Town, Zoning Board DYes -No City, County Health Department DYes -No Other Local Agencies DYes -No Other Regional Agencies DYes -No State Agencies DYes -No Federal Agencies DYes -No Submittal Type Date Amendment to Zoninq Code Advisory Recommendations Only On Amendment C. Zoning and Planning Information - N.A., EXCEPT FOR #1 - SEE ATTACHMENT 1. Does proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? - Yes 0 No If yes, indicate decision required: -zoning amendment 0 zoning variance 0 special use permit 0 subdivision 0 site plan onew/revision of master plan 0 resource management plan 0 other 2. What is the zoning classification(s) of the site? 3. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the present zoning? 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? 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans? 0 Yes oNo 7. What are the predominant land use(s) and zoning classification within a 1/4 mile radius of proposed action? DYes 0 No 8. Is the proposed action compatible with adjoining/surrounding land uses within a 1/4 mile? 9. If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? a. What is the minimum lot size proposed? 10. Will proposed action require any authorization(s) for the formation of sewer or water districts? 0 Yes DNo 11. Will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services (recreation, education, police, fire protection)? 0 Yes oNo a. If yes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle projected demand? 0 Yes 0 No 12. Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? 0 Yes oNo a. If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic? DYes oNo 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 - SEE ATTACHMENT I certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. ApplicantlSp sor Name Town of Wa in er Town Board Date April 12, 2002 Signature Daniel K. Wery, AICP, Consulta Title Vice PresidentlPlanninq Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc. 5 Part 2-PROJECT IMPACTS AND THEIR MAGNITUDE Responsibility of Lead Agency General Information (Read Carefully) . 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 expected to be an expert environmental analyst. . Identify 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 simply asks that it be looked at further. . The Examples provided are to assist the reviewer by showing types of impacts and wherever possible the threshold of magnitude that would trigger a response in column 2. The responses 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 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 and cumulative 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 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 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 0 YES 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 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 2. Will there be an effect to any unique or unusual land forms found on the site? (i.e., cliffs, dunes, geological formations, etc.) -NO 0 YES . Specific land forms: 6 1 2 3 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 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO IMPACT ON WATER 3. Will proposed action affect body designated as protected? (Under Articles 15,24.25 of the Environmental Conservation Law, ECL) -NO 0 YES 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? - NO 0 YES 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? - NO 0 YES 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: 6. Will proposed action alter drainage flow or patterns, or surface water runoff? - NO 0 YES Examples that would apply to column 2 . Proposed Action would change flood water flows. . Proposed Action may cause substantial erosion. . Proposed Action is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. . Proposed Action will allow development in a designated floodway. . Other impacts: 7 1 2 3 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 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES o NO IMPACT ON AIR 7. Will proposed action affect air quality? -NO 0 YES 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 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? - NO 0 YES 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 0 YES 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 0 YES 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. . 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 Agricultural 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: 8 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Impact Impact Project Change 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 o NO 0 0 DYES ONO 0 0 DYES o NO 0 0 DYES o NO 0 0 DYES ONO 0 0 DYES ONO 0 0 DYES o NO 0 0 DYES ONO IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES 11. Will proposed action affect aesthetic resources? - NO 0 YES (If necessary, use the Visual EAF Addendum in Section 617.21, 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? - NO 0 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 any facility or site listed on the State or National Register 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 affect the quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces or recreational opportunities? Examples that would apply to column 2 -NO 0 YES . The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational opportunity. . A major reduction of an open space important to the community. . Other impacts: IMPACT ON CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS 14. Will Proposed Action impact the exceptional or unique characteristics of a critical environmental area (CEA) established pursuant to subdivision 6 NYCRR 617.14(g)? -NO 0 YES List the environmental characteristics that caused the designation of the CEA. Examples that would apply to column 2 . Proposed Action to locate within the CEA? . Proposed Action will result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource? . Proposed Action will result in a reduction in the quality of the resource? . Proposed Action will impact the use, function or enjoyment of the resource? . Other impacts: 9 1 2 3 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 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION 15. Will there be an effect to existing transportation systems? -NO 0 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: IMPACT ON ENERGY 16. Will proposed action affect the community's sources of fuel or energy supply? -NO 0 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 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 17. Will there be objectionable odors, noise, or vibration as a result of the Proposed Action? -NO 0 YES 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 18. Will Proposed Action affect public health and safety? - NO 0 YES Examples that would apply to column 2 . Proposed Action may cause a risk of explosion or release of hazardous substances (i.e. 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 (Le. toxic, poisonous, highly reactive, radioactive, irritating, infectious, etc.) . Storage facilities for one million or more gallons of liquefied 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: IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD 19. Will Proposed Action affect the character of the existing community? -NO 0 YES 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: 10 1 2 3 Small to Potential Can Impact Be Moderate Large Mitigated By Imoact Impact Project ChanQe 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNa 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNa 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNO 0 0 DYES DNa 0 0 DYES DNa 20. Is there, or is there likely to be, public controversy related to potential adverse environmental impacts? . NO 0 YES j:\docs2\500\wappinger\zone amendments\bldght.dway.eaf.lkb.doc:ev 11 ATTACHMENT FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE TOWN OF \VAPPINGER ZONING CODE DEFINITION OF BUILDING HEIGHT AND DRIVEWAY SPECIFICATIONS ADDENDUM TO PART 1 OF EAF Part 1.A - Site Description The Proposed Action involves the adoption of a Local Law amending the Town of Wappinger Zoning Code with respect to the definition of building height and the updating of driveway specifications. The Proposed Action does not involve site-specific construction or development activity. Part 1.B - Project Description The Proposed Action does not involve site-specific construction or development activity. As a result, Part 1.B of this EAF is not applicable, except as noted therein with respect to Questions #24 and #25. Part 1.C - Zoning and Planning Information, Question #1 The Proposed Action does not involve site-specific construction or development activity. As a result, Part l.C of this EAF is not applicable, except as noted therein with respect to Question # 1. Part 1.D - Informational Details The Proposed Local Law consists of two distinct portions. The first is an amendment to Section 240-5, Definitions, wherein the definition of "Building Height" would be amended so that the height of a building would be measured from the adjoining finished grade of the front of the building and the second is a set of amendments to Section 240- 100, Driveways, which would update the Driveway Specifications to require: l. For driveways under 500 feet long, a minimum width of twelve (12) feet; and 12 2. For driveways over 500 feet long, a minimum width of 12 feet and a 50 feet by 12 feet pull-off every 500 feet to accommodate a 40 foot-long firefighting apparatus; and 3. In general, a minimum vertical clearance of fifteen (15) feet for any obstructions to firefighting apparatuses and the maintenance of a positive grade to the edge of the road pavement to prevent ponding of water. The proposed Local Law will not have an adverse impact on the environment. In the case of the amended definition of Building Height, the proposed Local Law will clarify the process by which the height of buildings are measure in the Town. With respect to the amendments to the Driveway Specifications, the proposed Local Law will improve the health, safety and welfare of Town residents and Town firefighters by increasing the ability of firefighting equipment to reach fires. The Proposed Action will therefore improve the general welfare of the community. ADDENDUM TO PART 2 OF EAF The Proposed Action will not directly result in any construction or physical changes to any site within the Town of Wappinger. The proposed local law is not expected to result in any significant adverse impacts on the environment. More specifically: The Proposed Action will not directly result in any physical changes to any properties. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on any Critical Environmental Area (CEA). . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on any unique or unusual land forms. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on any water body designated as protected. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on any non-protected existing or new body of water. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on surface or groundwater quality or quantity. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on or alter drainage flows or patterns, or surface water runoff. 13 . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on air quality. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on any threatened or endangered species. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on agricultural land resources. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on aesthetic resources. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on any site or structure of historic, prehistoric or paleontological importance. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on the quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces or recreational opportunities. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on existing transportation systems. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on the community's sources of fuel or energy supply. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact as a result of objectionable odors, noise or vibration. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on the public health and safety. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on the character of the existing community. j :\docs2\500\wappinger\zone amendments\bldhgt.dway.eafattach.lkb.doc 14 SEQR State Environmental Quality Review NEGA liVE DECLARA liON Notice of Determination of Non-Significance Project Number: Date: This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Arti cle 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law. The Town of Wappinger Town Board, as Lead Agency, has determined that the Proposed Action described below will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared. Name of Action: Resolution Amending the Town of Wappinger Comprehensive Plan and a Local Law Amending the Town of Wappinger Zoning Map SEQR Status: Type I _ Unlisted~ Conditioned Negative Declaration: Yes ~No Description of Action: The Proposed Local Law consists of two distinct portions. The first is an amendment to Section 240-5, Definitions, wherein the definition of "Building Height" would be amended so that the height of a building would be measured from the adjoining finished grade of the front of the building and the second is a set of amendments to Section 240-100, Driveways, which would update the Driveway Specifications to require: 1. For driveways under 500 feet long, a minimum width of twelve (12) feet; and 2. For driveways over 500 feet long, a minimum width of 12 feet and a 50 feet by 12 feet pull-off every 500 feet to accommodate a 40 foot-long firefighting apparatus; and 3. In general, a minimum vertical clearance of fifteen (15) feet for any obstructions to firefighting apparatuses and the maintenance of a positive grade to the edge of the road pavement to prevent ponding of water. The proposed Local Law will not have an adverse impact on the environment. In the case of the amended definition of Building Height, the proposed Local Law will clarify the process by which the height of buildings are measure in the Town. With respect to the amendments to the Driveway Specifications , the proposed Local Law will improve the health, safety and welfare of Town residents and Town firefighters by increasing the ability of firefighting equipment to reach fires. The Proposed Action will therefore improve the general welfare of the community. Location: Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County SEQR Negative Declaration Page 2 Reasons Supporting This Determination: (See 617.7(c) for requirements of this determination; see 617.7(d) for Conditioned Negative Declaration) See attachment. Lead Agency: Town of Wappinger Town Board Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, P.O. Box 324 Wappingers Falls, New York 12590-0324 For Further Information: Contact Person: Joseph Ruggiero, Town Supervisor Address: Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, P.O. Box 324 Telephone Number: (845) 297-2744 j:\docs2\500\wappinger\zone amendments\bldght.dway. neg.dec form.lkb.doc:ev ATTACHMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION: REASONS SUPPORTING DETERMINATION Local Law Amending the Town of Wappinger Zoning Code Definition of Building Height and Driveway Specifications The Proposed Local Law consists of two distinct portions. The first is an amendment to Section 240-5, Definitions, wherein the definition of "Building Height" would be amended so that the height of a building would be measured from the adjoining finished grade of the front of the building and the second is a set of amendments to Section 240- 100, Driveways, which would update the Driveway Specifications to require: 1. For driveways under 500 feet long, a minimum width of twelve (12) feet; and 2. For driveways over 500 feet long, a minimum width of 12 feet and a 50 feet by 12 feet pull-off every 500 feet to accommodate a 40 foot-long firefighting apparatus; and 3. In general, a minimum vertical clearance of fifteen (15) feet for any obstructions to firefighting apparatuses and the maintenance of a positive grade to the edge of the road pavement to prevent ponding of water. The proposed Local Law will not have an adverse impact on the environment. In the case of the amended definition of Building Height, the proposed Local Law will clarify the process by which the height of buildings are measure in the Town. With respect to the amendments to the Driveway Specifications , the proposed Local Law will improve the health, safety and welfare of Town residents and Town firefighters by increasing the ability of firefighting equipment to reach fires. The Proposed Action will therefore improve the general welfare of the community. The Proposed Action does not propose construction or development activities, and will not result in any adverse environmental impacts. CONCLUSIONS The Proposed Action will not directly result in any construction or physical changes to any site within the Town of Wappinger. The Proposed Action is not expected to result in any significant adverse impacts on the environment. More specifically: . The Proposed Action will not directly result in any physical changes to any properties. 3 . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on any Critical Environmental Area (CEA). . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on any unique or unusual land forms. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on any water body designated as protected. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on any non-protected existing or new body of water. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on surface or groundwater quality or quantity. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on or alter drainage flows or patterns, or surface water runoff. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on air quality . . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on any threatened or endangered species. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on agricultural land resources. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on aesthetic resources. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on any site or structure of historic, prehistoric or paleontological importance. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on the quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces or recreational opportunities. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on existing transportation systems. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on the community's sources of fuel or energy supply. 4 . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact as a result of objectionable odors, noise or vibration. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on the public health and safety. . The Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact on the character of the existing community, but rather will have a positive environmental effect on the character of the community. Based upon this information and the information in the Full Environmental Assessment Form, the Town Board finds that the adoption of the proposed local law will not have any significant adverse impacts upon the environment. This Negative Declaration indicates that no environmental impact statement need be prepared and that the SEQRA process is complete. j :\docs2\500\wappinger\zone amendments\bldght.dwaynegdec.attach.lkb.doc 5