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DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
STRONG'S YACHT CENTER
PROPOSED BOAT STORAGE BUILDINGS
3430 MILL ROAD
MATTITUCK,TOWN OF SOUTHOLD,NY
SCTM No.:DISTRICT 1000,SECTION 106,BLOCK 6,LOTS 10& 13.4
September 10,2020
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DRAFT SCOPE
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
STRONG'S YACHT CENTER—PROPOSED BOAT STORAGE BLL LDINGS
3430 MILL ROAD
MATTITUCK,TOWN OF SOUTHOLD,NY
SCTM NO.:DISTRICT 1000, SECTION 106,BLOCK 6,LOTS 10& 13.4
September 10,2020
Introduction
This document is the Draft Scope for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a site
plan application to the Town of Southold Planning Board that includes the development of two boat
storage buildings of 52,500 square feet (SF) and 49,000 SF, along with associated improvements
including water supply, sewage disposal, site grading and drainage, landscaping and lighting, to
support the existing operations of the Strong's Yacht Center. The proposed development would be
situated on a 32.96±-acre parcel located on the west side of Mattituck Creek,which is zoned Marine
H(M-II)and Residential Low-Density A(R-80). All development is proposed to occur on the portion
of the site zoned M-H. The subject property is designated Suffolk County Tax Map (SCTM)Nos.
1000-106-6-10 and 13.4.
The proposed action is subject to permits and,approvals from the Town of Southold Planning Board.
(site plan), Town of Southold Trustees (Wetlands Permit), Suffolk County Department of Health
Services (SCDHS) (Water Supply and Sanitary Disposal), and New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) (State Pollution Discharge Elimination System SPDESj
Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity). The proposed application has been
reviewed by the NYSDEC and has received an Article 25 (Tidal Wetlands)Permit for select regulated
project components and a Non-Jurisdictional determination for all work landward of the 10-foot
contour, by permit dated January 31, 2020 (Permit ID 1-4738-01843/0028). The proposed
application has been reviewed by Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) and the availability of
water has been determined through an extension of the water main. The Suffolk County Planning
Commission(SCPC)has General Municipal Law planning review authority over the proposed action.
Utility service connections are also required from PSEG Long Island and National Grid.
The proposed application was filed with the Town Building Department on August 27, 2018. A
Notice of Disapproval requiring site plan review before the Town Planning Board was issued on
September 18, 2018. Subsequent to the filing of the application and the Notice of Disapproval, and
at the request of the Town Planning staff, the Applicant attended a work session with the Town
Planning Board on October 15, 2018. The Applicant continued to provide additional project
information in 2018 and 2019.
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On February 10,2020,the Planning Board classified the action as Type I and commenced coordinated
review with the involved agencies. After review of Part 1 of the Full Environmental Assessment
Form (FEAF) and materials transmitted thereafter, the Planning Board caused to be prepared Part 2
and Part 3/Detemiination of Significance and identified one or more significant adverse impacts that may
result from the proposed project. On August 10, 2020, a Positive Declaration was issued by the
Planning Board, as lead agency.
To ensure that the DEIS will address all significant issues, in accordance with the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) regulations set forth at 6 NYCRR §617.8, formal
scoping is being undertaken. This Draft Scope provides a description of the proposed action and the
proposed content for the DEIS, based upon the FEAF Part 2 and FEAF Part 3/Determination
of Significance, as prepared by the Town Planning Board. This Draft Scope has been prepared in
accordance with 6 NYCRR §617.8(e)and sets forth the following:
• Brief description of the proposed action;
• Potentially significant adverse impacts;
• Extent and quality of information needed to adequately address potentially significant adverse
impacts;
• Initial identification of mitigation measures; and
• Reasonable alternatives to be considered.
The proposed organization and overall content of the DEIS is also included herein.
The proposed action includes the construction of two boat storage buildings of 52,500 SF and 49,000
SF to support the operations of the Strong's Yacht Center, with associated improvements including
gravel-based driveways and parking areas,water supply, sewage disposal, site grading and drainage,
landscaping and lighting. Also proposed is the removal of a pool and patio.
The Strong's Yacht Center is situated on a 32.96±-acre parcel located south of Old Mill Road and on
the west side of Mattituck Creek on lands zoned M-II (approximately 16.46 acres) and R-80
(approximately 16.5 acres). Prior to its purchase by Strong's in April 2017, the subject site was
known as the Mattituck Inlet Marina and Shipyard which existed as a full-service marina,
maintenance, repair and storage operation for over 60 years. As illustrated on the proposed site
development plans prepared by Young & Young, the subject property is currently comprised of 40
boat slips with associated ramps and fueling and developed with eight buildings to support the
operation of the marina, as well as the sale, maintenance, dockage and storage of boats. The eight
buildings include the following:
o Buildingl.- One-story residence(1,610 SF)
Building 2: Two-story office (2,702 SF)
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• Building 3: One-story storage (17,320 SF)
• Building 4: One-story storage (169 SF)
• Building 5: One-story storage (341 SF)
• Building 6: One-story storage (10,766 SF)
• Building 7: One-story storage (15,076 SF)
• Building 8: One-story storage (22,425 SF)
The two proposed buildings would become Building 9 (49,000 SF) and Building 10 (52,500 SF).
Upon implementation of the proposed action,the total gross floor area of all buildings would increase
from 69,245 SF to 171,929 SF.
The proposed buildings would be situated to the west of Buildings 7 and 8,which would allow direct
access and transport of yachts from the existing lift station to each of the proposed buildings. The
purpose of the proposed action is to provide indoor and heated winter storage for yachts that utilize
local waters in the peak season but are required to be transported to warmer climates in the winter
months due to a lack of adequate storage in the Town of Southold and across the entire east end of
Long Island. Based upon an average yacht size of 60 feet, it is estimated that approximately 88
yachts could be stored within the proposed buildings during the winter months; all of which would.
arrive to the site via Mattituck Inlet (as confirmed by surveys and soundings for the entire Inlet). It
is also expected that maintenance and repair activities for larger vessels would occur on the subject
property, having direct access from the Mattituck Inlet via the existing lift, further supporting a
demand of the existing local boating market. There are approximately 13 full-time staff at the
Strong's Yacht Center and, upon implementation of the proposed action, the Applicant expects to
create an additional 15 career positions.
The subject parcel is adjacent to Federal and State-regulated Tidal Wetlands (Mattituck Creek), with.
a portion of the site located within a 100-year floodplain (Zone AE: Elevation 8). The proposed
buildings would be construction in a portion of the site located within a 500-year floodplain (Zone
X) at Elevation 10.0. The proposed action has been reviewed and approved by the NYSDEC by
permit dated January 31,2020.
Due to significant grade changes on the site,the proposed project will require approximately 134,000
cubic yards of cut for the placement of the proposed buildings at Elevation 10.0. The proposed
excavation plan includes two routes for truck movements and would occur over a projected duration
of approximately seven (7) months based upon loads of 30 cubic yards per truck and six-day work
weeks. An additional six months is projected to complete the proposed project, inclusive of the
retaining wall, infrastructure and two buildings (i.e.,total construction duration is 13 months).
The proposed plan includes the installation of a cement and evergreen retaining wall along the west
side of Buildings 9 and 10 and along the north side of Building 10,which serves to both stabilize the
slope as well as enhance the visual screening of the subject property. The total proposed disturbance
is 3.9±acres,with approximately 493 trees of six-inch diameter or greater proposed for removal.
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As part of the proposed action, one new on-site wastewater treatment system (I/A OWTS)would be
installed and an existing on-site sanitary system would be replaced with an I/A OWTS. The two
systems would be designed to serve the Strong's Yacht Center operations, inclusive of all buildings,
the office and marina. Also proposed is an extension of the water main from Naugles Drive by 765
feet to allow for the site to be served by the public supply system. Upon implementation of the
proposed action,the existing on-site supply well would be available for non-potable use.
Regarding stormwater management,the proposed action includes the installation of on-site leaching
pools, French drains and the use of pervious gravel to accommodate stormwater from the proposed
development. The proposed stormwater management plan is designed to accommodate a two-inch
rain event, in accordance with Town of Southold regulations.
It is noted that in addition to the full-service marina operation, the Strong's Yacht Center currently
hosts six commercial fishing boats,and also supports the Marine Program of the Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Suffolk County, by hosting eight (8) FLUPSYs (Floating Upweller Systems), which
provide protected nurseries for hard clam seed to assist with the NYS Shellfish Restoration Initiative.
None of these activities would be affected by the proposed action.
In order to develop the site as proposed,the following approvals are required:
Agency Permit/Approval
Town of Southold Planning Board Site Plan Review and Approval
Town of Southold Trustees Wetlands Permit
Suffolk County Department of Health Services Wastewater Disposal and Water Supply
Suffolk County Planning Commission Referral
New York State Department of Environmental State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Conservation (SPDES)General Permit for Stormwater Discharge
during Construction Activities
Tidal Wetlands Permit and Non-Jurisdictional
Determination(Permit ID 1-4738-01843/0028 dated
January 31, 2020
Suffolk County Water Authority Extension of Water Main and New Connection
PSEG Long Island/National Grid Electric and Natural Gas service connections
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The section of the DEIS entitled Description of the Proposed Action will provide a thorough
description of the existing conditions on the 32.6±-acre subject property and the proposed action.
The Description of the Proposed Action section of the DEIS will specifically include information
relating to the following:
• Project location,setting,land use and zoning(with appropriate maps and aerial photographs).
• Summary of the surrounding land uses and zoning.
• Physical characteristics of the site,including property acreage,site cover types(e.g.,pervious
and impervious areas), and existing structures.
• Project layout and design, including information about the proposed development, zoning
compliance, changes in site cover types, site access and circulation, and parking.
• Infrastructure requirements, including water supply, sanitary waste disposal, drainage, and
utilities.
• Solid waste generation and the proposed plans for on-site minimization and recycling.
• Project objectives and benefits to the community, including a summary of the project's
consistency with the proposed land uses set forth in the Local Waterfront Revitalisation
Program (LWRP).
• Projected construction schedule.
• Required permits and approvals.
The DEIS will be prepared in accordance with the Final Scope promulgated by the lead agency and
in accordance with 6 NYCRR §617.9(6). Based upon review of the site, architectural plans and
elevations, site plans and the FEAF Part 1 prepared by the Applicant,the Planning Board prepared a
FEAF-Parts 2 and 3/Determination of Significance,for the proposed application which indicates that
one or more significant adverse impacts may result from the proposed project. The Planning Board
issued a Positive Declaration on August 10, 2020, specifically identifying as potential moderate to
large impacts to Land, Surface Waters, Groundwater, Flooding, Air, Plants and Animals, Aesthetic
Resources, Noise, and Community Character. The DEIS will fully address the identified potential
significant adverse impacts,as well as other relevant issues. Where the impact analyses conducted in
the DEIS indicate the potential for significant adverse impacts, the DEIS will set forth measures to
mitigate those impacts.
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A description of each section of the DEIS is set forth below, followed by a proposed outline for the
DEIS.
Soils and Topography
This section of the DEIS will identify the existing soil type(s) on the subject property, based upon
the Suffolk Cotmty Soil Survey and any available test hole data. The grading program will also be
discussed, based upon the required plans and data (e.g., estimates of volumes of soil excavated,
cut/filled, removed from site and maximum depths of cut/fill). The topographic conditions will be
evaluated,and a topographic map will be provided. The existing and proposed changes to slopes will
be included, and stabilization measures will be identified. Construction-related impacts will also be
discussed,including truck trips for soil removal and associated truck routes. Mitigation measures for
soil limitations/constraints, erosion, sedimentation, and dust generation,to the extent necessary,will
be included.
Water Resources (Groundwater and Surface Waters)
This section of the DEIS will describe the groundwater conditions, including depth to groundwater
and groundwater quality beneath the subject property, based upon relevant documentation. The
Groundwater Management Zone IV (as classified under Article 6 of the SCSC) within which the
subject property is located, and site drainage characteristics will be described. Groundwater flow
direction based upon Suffolk County Groundwater Contour Maps will be identified and an
assessment of the potential impacts to downgradient resources will be included. The location of
private and public wells will also be determined. This section will also include calculations of
projected sanitary flow, discussion of the proposed method of sanitary disposal (i.e., the on-site
wastewater treatment systems [VA OWTS]), and consistency with Article 6 of the SCSC. The
SCDHS Notice of Incomplete Application issued for the proposed action will also be included and
consultations with the SCDHS would be undertaken as part of the DEIS and described herein. The
proposed installation of four, 2,000-gallon liquid propane aboveground tanks and consistency with
Article 12 of the SCSC would be evaluated.
Groundwater quantity(i.e.,water usage)will also be evaluated, including the extension of the public
water supply main to the subject property and the availability of water supply based upon
consultations with the SCWA. The post-development benefits of the water supply main would also
be identified.
The impacts to surface waters would be evaluated, including the appropriateness of the proposed use
given the site's location and existing marina operations. Drainage and post-development stormwater
management measures, and erosion control measures, will also be discussed and evaluated in
accordance with the relevant standards. The surrounding wetlands will be described and the findings
of the NYSDEC will be included. An assessment of the Trustees standards for the issuance of a
Wetlands Permit will also be included. Finally,the effects of climate change as it relates to sea level
rise and flooding will be addressed. Mitigation measures which may reduce potential water quality
or quantity impacts will also be identified, as necessary.
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Ecological Resources
This section of the DEIS would address the existing ecological resources on the subject property. As
part of the DEIS, a qualified biologist/ecologist will inspect the site to determine the vegetation,
wildlife,and general habitat character. An inventory of flora and f"auna,as observed,will be prepared
and included in this section of the DEIS, and an assessment of the species that could be expected to
utilize the subject site will be performed. Protected native plants; plant and animal species listed as
endangered, threatened, and special concern (or with other protective status), will be identified,
including the noted piping plover, southern sprite,and Eastern box turtle,and suitability of habitat as
roosting or summary foraging habitat for protected New York State and Federally-protected bat
species. An assessment of potential impacts to the contiguous Town of Southold woodland identified
as 25.29 acres to the south (SCTM 1000-106-6-20.3) and the adjacent tidal wetlands of Mattituck
Creek will also be performed. Consultations with the New York Natural Heritage Program will be
undertaken for site information. This section of the DEIS will include the quantitative impacts to
habitats as well as a qualitative assessment of the impacts to plants and animal species. Mitigation
measures to reduce potential impacts will be identified.
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Transportation
This section of the DEIS will describe the existing traffic conditions and evaluate the effects of the
proposed action on the surrounding area roadways and parking. A written letter report setting forth
the findings and conclusions of the professional traffic engineer will be included as an attachment to
the DEIS and summarized in the body of the document. The assessment will examine the traffic
aspects of this project and determine the project's traffic impact on the existing street system. The
factors that will be considered are existing traffic flow, traffic generation, traffic distribution,
capacity, safety, and access. In the preparation of this assessment, the traffic assessment would
include the following:
• Site and area visits for observations of existing traffic movements at various times of the day
and under different conditions.
• Review of available traffic data from the NYSDOT and the Suffolk County Department of
Public Works.
• Consultations with the Town of Southold Highway Department regarding local roadway
conditions.
• Evaluation of accident data from the NYSDOT to determine if there are any existing accident
problems and whether construction traffic may affect the existing accident patterns.
• Review the estimates of traffic anticipated to be generated during the construction of the
proposed development. Determine the make-up of the added traffic and hourly new traffic
vohunes to be placed on the existing road system.
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• Determine the anticipated route and distribution of the site construction traffic.
• Examine the anticipated route of the construction traffic. Determine the dimensional
characteristics of the road and the existing traffic control provided. Examine whether the
additional construction related traffic can safely be accommodated on the existing roadways.
• Examine the proposed construction access road for the site from the standpoint of location,
design and traffic safety.
• Mitigation measures to reduce potential impacts will be identified.
Aesthetic Resources and Community Character
This section of the DEIS will describe the existing viewshed and general consistency or compatibility
with existing elements of the community will be described. As part of the assessment of impacts on
visual resources, 3D computer-generated imagery would be provided to depict post-development
viewshed changes from Mattituck Creek and the adjacent roadway. The proposed buildings and
cement and evergreen retaining wall, as well as the site and building lighting, would be described.
The impacts to the community character as it relates to changes to the existing natural landscape
with the proposed development would be evaluated. The impacts to community character as it relates
to the viewshed from waterway (Mattituck Creek) will be evaluated and the project's consistency
with the proposed use of land as set forth in approved LWRP,will be discussed.Measures to mitigate
impacts will be identified, as appropriate.
Air Quality
This section of the document will address mobile source impacts (i.e., those related to construction
activity)and post-development impacts to biomass as a result of the proposed land clearing activities.
An air quality assessment will be performed and appended to the DEIS and summarized in the body
of the text. The air quality assessment would include the following:
• Mobile Sources - The latest version of the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator
(MOVES2014b),developed by the USEPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality,will be
used to estimate emissions associated with off-road and on-road mobile engines.If available,
emission factors will be obtained from the NYSDEC or NYSDOT MOVES specific data for
the County of Suffolk, otherwise national average emission factors in MOVES for Suffolk
County using default distribution assumptions will be used. Mitigation measures, as
required,will also be identified.
➢ Off-Road Mobile Equipment - Activity levels (i.e. hours of operation) of each piece of
equipment will be estimated based on the square footage of the construction area and the
associated activity type.The activity levels represent the total number of hours each piece
of equipment is anticipated to be used for the duration of the project. Operating hours
will be based on the projects need for the equipment rather than assuming continuous
operation. It is assumed that all off-road equipment will operate on diesel fuel. Off-road
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mobile equipment emission rates for criteria pollutants will be computed and compared
with USEPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Emission rates for
hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) will be computed and compared to New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation DAR-1 Guidelines for the Evaluation and
Control of Ambient Air Contaminants Under Part 212.
➢ On-Road Mobile Vehicles - Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) data for each on-road
construction vehicle and employee trips will be estimated from roundtrip distances and
the number of vehicles and employees based on the activity specific construction
schedule. It is assumed that all on-road equipment will use either gasoline or diesel fuel.
Typical vehicle types will be passenger car,passenger truck, single unit short-haul, and
commercial short-haul. The emission rates for criteria pollutants on-road construction
vehicles will be computed and compared to USEPA National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS). Emission rates for hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) will be
computed and compared to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
DAR-1 Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Ambient Air Contaminants Under
Part 212.
➢ Fugitive Dust-Fugitive dust emissions(particulate matter or PM)from site preparation,
land clearing, equipment movement on unpaved areas, material handling will be
calculated utilizing USEPA published emission factors (USEPA, Air Emission Factors
and Quantification, AP-42: Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors). Erosion
control measures and water programs to minimize fugitive dust and particulate emissions
at construction sites will be considered in the analysis. Estimated emission rates for
particulate matter (PM) will be computed and compared to USEPA National Ambient
Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)for PM2.5 and PM10.
• Carbon Sequesterin -Carbon sequestering estimates will be determined utilizing published
sources,including but not limited to: USEPA, Office of Atmospheric Programs, Greenhouse
Gas Mitigation in U.S. Forestry and Agriculture carbon sequestering factors; U.S.
Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration, Method for Calculating Carbon
Sequestration by Trees in Urban and Suburban Settings; and/or 2006 Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change QPCC) Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories.
Sources will be dependent on the most up to date and appropriate specific to the types of
vegetation/soil conditions and the classification of the area to be cleared. Soil types will be
identified from soil boring logs and published data through the USDA Suffolk County Soil
Survey.
Construction-Related Impacts
This section will address the construction-related impacts related to vegetation and material removal,
site preparation,and construction activities. The proposed excavation plan will be presented,and the
impacts associated with noise, traffic and land disturbance activities (e.g., dust) will be assessed.
Measures to mitigate impacts will be identified, as appropriate.
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Use and Conservation of Energy - This section of the DEIS will describe the proposed energy
sources, expected levels of consumption and means to reduce consumption. Consultations with the
service providers (PSEG LI and National Grid) will be undertaken and the findings and
recommendations of these providers will be included.
Unavoidable Adverse Effects - This section enumerates those short and long-term impacts that
cannot be mitigated.
Irretrievable and Irreversible Commitment of Resources — This section includes a brief
discussion of natural resources consumed as a result of project implementation.
Growth-Inducing Aspects -The potential growth-inducing aspects of the project will be presented
in this section.
In order to conduct the analyses of potential adverse impacts, available information will be collected
and reviewed, and empirical information will be developed. While it is not possible to determine all
information sources to be used,the following represent sources/research that have been preliminarily
identified as necessary to perform the required analyses in the DEIS.
Soils and Topography
• USDA, Suffolk County Soil Survey
• USGS Topographic Map
• Proposed Site Development Plans
• Proposed Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
• Soil Boring Logs
• Cut/Fill Estimates
Water Resources
• USGS Water Table map and monitoring well data, as available
• Suffolk County Groundwater Contour Maps
• Mattituck Inlet Surveys with Soundings
• Relevant plans, standards and regulations, including the SCDHS Suffolk County Sanitary
Code,New York Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control,New York
State Stormwater Management Design Manual,and the Stt blk Conntj,Comprehensive Water
Resources Management Plan.
• NYSDEC Freshwater and Tidal Wetland maps
• NYSDEC Letter of Non-Jurisdiction
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service—National Wetlands Inventory
• Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)Flood Insurance Rate Maps
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• Chapter 236 (Stormwater Management) of the Town Code
Ecological Resources
• Correspondence with the New York Natural Heritage Program
• Field investigations
• Published material regarding the potential presence of protected native plants, plant and
animal species listed as endangered, threatened, and/or special concern (or with other
protective status)and significant habitat areas on or in the vicinity of the project site
• Ecological Communities Map
• Ecological Inventory of Site for Observed Plants and ecological communities and
observed/expected wildlife
• Tree Removal Plan updated with Tree Species, as identified during field visits
Transportation
• Most-recent three-year accident data, as published by NYSDOT
• The Institute of Transportation Engineers,Trip Generation Manual, 10th Edition
• The Institute of Transportation Engineers,Parking Generation Manual, 5th Edition
• Highway Capacity Manual, latest edition
• Consultations and/or review of available information from the Town of Southold Highway
Department,NYSDOT and SCDPW
Aesthetic Resources and Community Character
• Architectural plans and elevations
• Computer-generated imagery for viewshed changes from Mattituck Creek and adjacent
roadway
• Site and area inspections
• Chapter 172 (Lighting, Outdoor) of the Town Code
Air Quality
• Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator(MOVES2014b)
• Published emission factors from NYSDOT,NYSDEC or USEPA
• Construction schedule,with projected truck and equipment types
• USEPA, Air Emission Factors and Quantification, AP-42: Compilation of Air Pollutant
Emission Factors
• Carbon sequestering estimates to be based on published sources, including but not limited to
USEPA, Office of Atmospheric Programs, Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in U.S. Forestry and
Agriculture carbon sequestering factors; U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information
Administration, Method for Calculating Carbon Sequestration by Trees in Urban and
Suburban Settings; and/or 2006 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories.
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• Tree Survey and Tree Identification, as provided by Land Use Ecological Services,Inc.
• Code of Federal Regulations — Title 40, Part 50, National Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS)-
• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: DAR-1 Guidance (August
2016).
Construction-Related Impacts
• Proposed Site Development Plans
• Proposed Excavation Plan
• Proposed Construction Schedule
• Construction-related traffic assessment
• Chapter 180 (Noise) of the Town Code
As the DEIS analyses have not yet been conducted, no specific mitigation measures have yet been
developed.Nonetheless,where the impact analyses conducted in the DEIS indicate the potential for
significant adverse impacts, the DEIS will set forth measures to mitigate those impacts within the
topic sections, as presented herein.
Reasonable Alternatives to Be Considered.
Pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, the DEIS must contain a description and evaluation of reasonable
alternatives to the proposed action that are feasible,considering the objectives and capabilities of the
project sponsor. This DEIS will analyze the impacts of the following alternatives and compare
(quantitatively and qualitatively) these impacts to those associated with implementation of the
proposed action,based upon the specific issues outlined above:
• No-Action(site remains as it currently exists)
• Alternative Material Removal Plan — This alternative is intended to mitigate the impacts
associated with the removal of material via trucks over local roadways and will include the
barging of materials.
The DEIS will conform with the basic content requirements as contained in 6 NYCRR Part 617.9
(b)(3). The proposed outline of the DEIS is as follows:
Executive Summary
1.0 Description of the Proposed Action
1.1 Project Location and Site Conditions
1.2 Project Design and Layout
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1.3 Project Objectives and Benefits
1.4 Construction and Operations
1.5 Required Permits and Approvals
2.0 Natural Environmental Resources
2.1 Soils and Topography
2.1.1 Existing Conditions
2.1.2 Potential Impacts
2.1.3 Proposed Mitigation
2.2 Water Resources
2.2.1 Existing Conditions
2.2.2 Potential Impacts
2.2.3 Proposed Mitigation
2.3 Ecological Resources
2.3.1 Existing Conditions
2.3.2 Potential Impacts
2.3.3 Proposed Mitigation
3.0 Human Environmental Resources
3.1 Transportation
3.1.1 Existing Conditions
3.1.2 Potential Impacts
3.1.3 Proposed Mitigation
3.2 Aesthetic Resources and Community Character
3.2.1 Existing Conditions
3.2.2 Potential Impacts
3.2.3 Proposed Mitigation
3.3 Air Quality
3.3.1 Existing Conditions
3.3.2 Potential Impacts
3.3.3 Proposed Mitigation
3.4 Construction-Related Impacts
3.4.1 Description of Proposed Construction Schedule and Activities
3.4.2 Potential Impacts
3.4.3 Proposed Mitigation
4.0 Other Required Sections
4.1 Use and Conservation of Energy
4.2 Adverse Impacts That Cannot Be Avoided(Short-Term and Long-Term)
4.3 Irretrievable and Irreversible Commitment of Resources
4.4 Growth-Inducing Impacts
5.0 Alternatives and Their Impacts
5.1 Alternative 1: No-Action
5.2 Alternative 2: Alternative Material Removal Plan
6.0 References
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