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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinal Scope 2/8/2021 OFFICE LOCATION: MAILING ADDRESS: Town Hall Annex Ig soy P.O.Box 1179 54375 State Route 25 ,�, , Southold, NY 11971 (cor. Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.) `S Southold NY Telephone: 631 765-1938 w%�-southoldtow-n y.gov PL,ANNINaG BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD February 9, 2021 Fie: Adoption of Final Scope for the Proposed Site Flan for Strong's (Boatyard Buildings 5780 West Mill Road, Mattituck SCTM##1000-106.-6-10 & 13.4 To Whom It May Concern: Please find the (Final Scope for Stroing's Boatyard Buildings adopted by the Planning Board on February 8, 2021. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call this office at 631-765-1038. Resp ,J es ctfully, Il. Rich III "`dice-Chairman Encl. cc. Scott Russell,Southold Town Supervisor Yvette Aguilar, Riverhead Town Supervisor Southold Town Clerk for Southold Town Board Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals Southold Town Building(Department Southold Town Engineer Southold Town Police Department Southold Town Local Waterfront(Revitalization Program Coordinator Southold Town Highway Department Southold Tree Committee Southold Economic Advisory Council Mattituck Fire District Suffolk County Department of Public Works Suffolk County Department of Health Services Suffolk County Water Authority Suffolk County Planning Commission Suffolk County Legislator Albert Krupski Sheri Aicher, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Michelle Gibbons, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation NYS Natural Heritage Program New York State Department of Transportation PSEG Long Island/National Grid Environmental Notice Bulletin Town Website Any Interested Party File OFFICE LOCATION: ]MAILING ADDRESS: Town Hall Annex Solr��� 1'.O. Box 1179 54375 State Route 25 'Southold, NY 1.1971 (cor.Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.) Telephone: 631 765-1938 Southold, NY w-ww.southoldtuwrnny.g0v COUNTi PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD February 9, 2021 Charles R. Cuddy, Esq. P.O. Brox 194'7 Riverhead, NY 11901 Re: SEAR Final Scope - Strong's Storage Buildings 3430 Mill Road, Mattituck SCTM#1000-106.-6-10 8, 13.4 Dear Mr. Cuddy: The following resolution was adopted^ at a meeting of the Southold Town Planning Board on Monday, February 8, 2021:. WHEREAS, this site plan is for the ,proposed construction of two (2) buildings for boat storage, one at 62,600 sq. ft. and the other at 49,000 sq, ft., located on 32.6 acres in the MII and R-80 Zoning Districts where there are 69,246 sq. ft. of existing boatyard buildings; and WHEREAS, on February 10, 2020i the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR Part 617, determined that the proposed action is a Type I action pursuant to 617.4(b)(10): Any Unlisted action, that exceeds 26 percent of any threshold in this section, occurring wholly or partially within or substantially contiguous to any publicly owned or operated parkland, recreation area or designated open space, including any site on the Register of National Natural Landmarks pursuant to 36 CFR Part 62, 1994 [see 61717]. The physical alteration of 3.74 acres exceeds 26% of the 10 acre threshold listed in 617.4(b)(6); and WHEREAS, on August 10. 2020 the Southold Town Planning Board declared itself as Lead Agency and issued a Positive Declaration for the action; and WHEREAS, on September 11, 2020 the applicant submitted a Draft Scope prepared by P.W. Grosser Consulting Inc.; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Regulations of the State of New York, Title 6 Department of Environmental Conservation Chapter V1 General Regulations Part 617 State Environmental Quality Review the Planning Board held a pr.rblic hearing on the Draft Scope on November 2, 2020; and Strona's Storacie Buildin-qs Page 12 February 9, 2021 WHEREAS, on November 16, 2020 the public comments received to date were discussed at a Planning Board work session; the public comment period was held open until December 7, 2020 and additional written comments were received; and WHEREAS, The Planning Board as lead agency included in this Final Scope all rationale, reasoning, comments and elements necessary to thoroughly analyze all identified potential adverse environmental impacts of the proposed project; therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board adopts the Final Scope for Strong's Yacht Center Proposed Boat Storage Buildings dated February 8, 2021. The Final Scope is available on the Town's Website at hftp:1124.38.28.228:21040/weblink/O/doc/l047267/Paael.asDx If you have any questions regarding the information contained in this resolution, please contact the Planning Board Office. Re tfu"'y, a le: H Rich CII Vice Chairman Encl. Scott Russell, Southold Town Supervisor Yvette Aguilar, Riverhead Town Supervisor Southold Town Clerk for Southold Town Board Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals Southold Town Building Department Southold Town Engineer Southold Town Police Department Southold Town Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Coordinator Southold Town Highway Department Southold Tree Committee Southold Economic Advisory Council Mattituck Fire District Suffolk County Department of Public Works Suffolk County Department of Health Services Suffolk County Water Authority Suffolk County Planning Commission Suffolk County Legislator Albert Krupski Sheri Aicher, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Michelle Gibbons, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation NYS Natural Heritage Program New York State Department of Transportation PSEG Long Island/ National Grid Environmental Notice Bulletin Town Website Any Interested Party File Final Scope DRAFT ENVI RONM ENTAL I M PACT STATEM ENT STRONG'SYACHT CENTER-PROPOSED BOAT STORAGE BUILDINGS 3430 M ILL ROAD MATTITUCK, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, NY SCTM NO.: DISTRICT 1000, SECTION 106, BLOCK 6, LOTS 10& 13.4 February 8,2021 I ntroduction This document is the Final Scope for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEI S) for a site pl an appl i cati on to the Town of Southol d R anni ng Board that i ncl udes the devel opment of two boat storage buildings of 52,500 square feet (sq. ft.) and 49,000 sq. ft., along with associated improvements including water supply, sewage disposed, site grading and drainage, I andscapi ng and lighting, to support the exi sti ng operations of the Strong's Yacht Center. The proposed development would be situated on a 32.96±-acre parcel located on t he west si de of M att i t uck Creek,which i s zoned Marine I I (M-11) and Residential Low-Density A (R-80). All development is proposed to occur on the Porti on of the si to zoned M-I I. The subj ect property i s desi gnated Suffol k County Tax M ap (SCTM) Nos. 1000-106-6-10 and 13.4. The proposed action issubject 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 [SPDES] Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity). The proposed application has been reviewed by the NYSDEC and hasreceived anArticle25(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 permit, however, was granted prior to the Positive Declaration under SEQRA. 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 connecti ons are al so required from PSEG L ong I sl and 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 thefiling of the application and the Noticeof 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 i nformation in 2018 and 2019. 1 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY 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 Pat 2 aid Part 3(Ddermiretionof Significanceand identified oneor moresignificant adverse impacts that may result from the proposed project. On August 10, 2020, a Positive Declaration was issued by the R anni ng Board, as I ead agency. To ensurethat the DEIS will address all significant issues, in accordancewith the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) regulations set forth at 6 NYCRR §617.8, formal scopi ng i s bei ng undertaken. Thi s Fi nal Scope provi des a descri pti on of the proposed acti on and the proposed content for the DEIS, based upon the FEAF Part 2 and FEAF Part 3/Determination of Si gni f i Cance, as prepared by the Town PI anni ng Board. Thi s Fi nal Scope has been prepared i n accordance wi th 6 NY CRR§617.8(e) and sets forth the following: • B ri of descri pti on of the proposed acti on; • Potent i a1 I y si gni f i cant adverse i m pacts, • Extent and quality of information needed to adequately address potenti adI significant adverse impacts; • Initial identification of mitigation measures, and • Reasonabl a a1 ternati ves to be consi dered. The proposed organizati on and overal I content of the D EI S i s a1 so i ncl uded herei n. Brief Description of the Proposed Proiect The proposed acti on i ncl udes the constructi on of two boat storage bui I di ngs of 52,500 SQ. FT. and 497000 SQ. FT.to support the operati ons of the Strong's Yacht Center,with associated improvements i ncl udi ng gravel-based dri veways and parki ng areas,water supply, sewage di sposal, si to gradi ng and drai nage, I andscapi ng and I i ghti ng. A I so proposed i s the removal of a pool and pati o. The Strong's Yacht Center is situated on a 32.96±-acre parcel I ocated south of 01 d M i I I Road and on the west side of Matti tuck Crede on lands zoned M-11 (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 Matti tuck 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 wel1 as the sale, maintenance, dockage and storage of boats. The eight existing buildings i ncl ude the fol lowing: • B ui I di ng 1: One-story residence(1,610 SQ. FT.) • Building 2: Two-story office(2,702 SQ. FT.) 2 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY • Building 3: One-story storage(17,320 SQ. FT.) • Bui I ding 4: One-story storage(169 SQ. FT.) • Building 5: One-story storage(341 SQ. FT.) • Building 6: One-story storage(10,766 SQ. FT.) • Building 7: One-story storage(15,076 SQ. FT.) • Building 8: One-story storage(22,425 SQ. FT.) The two proposed bui I di ngs woul d become Bui I di ng 9(49,000 SQ. FT.)and Bui I di ng 10(52,500 SQ. FT.). U pon i mpl ementati on of the proposed acti on, the total gross f I oor area of a1 I bui I di ngs woul d increase from 69,245 SQ. FT. to 171,929 SQ. FT. The proposed bui I di ngs woul d be situated to the west of B ui I di ngs 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 acti on is to provide i ndoor and heated wi nter storage for yachts that uti I ize I ocal waters i n the peak season but are requi red to be transported to warmer cl i mates i n the wi nter months due to a lack of adequate storage i n the Town of Southold and across the esti re east end of Long I sl and. Based upon an average yacht si ze of 60 f eet, i t i s esti mated that approxi matel y 88 yachts coul d be stored wi thi n the proposed bui I di ngs duri ng the wi nter months, a1 I of whi ch woul d arrive to the site via Mattituck Inlet (as confirmed by surveys and soundings for the entire Inlet). It is also expected that mai ntenance and repai r acti vi ti es f or I anger vessel s woul d occur on the subj ect property, having direst access from the Mattituck Inlet via the existing Iift, further supporting ademand of the existing Iocal boating market. There are approximately 13fu11-ti mestaff at the Strong's Yacht Center and, upon implementation of the proposed action, the Applicant expects to create an additional 15 career positions. Thesubject 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 bui I di ngs woul d be constructed in a portion of the site located within a500-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, however this permit was granted prior to the proposed action bei ng classified under SEQRA as a Type I action and receiving a positive declaration from the Lead Agency. Additional review from the NYSDEC tidal wetlands permitting agency may be required. D ue to significant grade changes on the site,the proposed project wi I I require approximately 134,000 cubic yards of cut for the placement of the proposed buildings at Elevation 10.0. The proposed excavati on pl an i ncl udes two routes for truck movements and woul d occur over a proj ected durati on 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 retai ni ng wed 1, i of restructure and two bui I di ngs(i.e., total constructi on durati on i s 13 months). The proposed pl an i ncl udes the i nstal I ati on of a concrete and evergreen retai ni ng wad I a1 ong the west sideof B ui I di ngs 9 and 10 and along the north sideof Building 10, which serves to both stabiIizethe sl ope as wet I as enhance the vi sued screeni ng of the subj ect property. The total proposed di sturbance is 3.9± acres, with approximately 493 trees of six-inch diameter or greater proposed for removal. 3 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY As part of the proposed action, one new on-sitewastewater 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 woul d be deli gned to serve the Strong's Yacht Centex operations, i ncl usive of all buildings, the office and marina A I so proposed i s an extension of the water main from N augl es Drive by 765 feet to allow for the site to be served by the public supply system. Upon implementation of the proposed acti on, the ex i sti ng on-si to suppl y wet I woul d be avai I abl e f or non-potabl a use. Regardi ng stormwater management, the proposed acti on i ncl udes the i nstal I ati on of on-si to I eachi ng 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-i nch rai n event, i n accordance wi th Town of Southol d regul ati ons. It is noted that in addition to the full-service marina operation, the Strong's Yacht Center currently hosts si x commerci a1 f i shi ng boats, and a1 so supports the M ari ne Program of the Cornel I Cooperati ve Extension of Suffolk County, by hosting eight (8) FL U PSYs (Floating U pwel I er Systems), which provide protected nurseri es f or hard clam seed to assist with the NY S Shel I f i sh Restoration Initiative. Noneof these activities would beaffected by theproposed action. In order to develop the site as proposed, the fol I owi ng approvals are requi red: ! IIW0,05-A M -M:50*- Town of Southold Planning Board Site Plan RevieN and Approval Town of Southold Trustees Wetlands Permit Suffolk County Department of Health Services Wastewater Disposal and Water Supply Suffol k County R anni ng Commi ssi on Revi eN and Approval NeN York State Department of Envi ronmental State Pol I utant Discharge Elimination System Conservation (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharge duri ng Constructi on Acti vi ti es Ti dal WetI ands Permi t and N on-Juri sdi cti onal Determi nation(Permit I D 1-4738-01843/0028 dated January 31, 2020 Suffolk County Water Authority Extension of Water Main and NeN Connection PSEG Long Island/National Grid EI ectri c and Natural Gas servi ce connecti ons Revi eN temporary road apron, possi bl a curb cut Town of Southold Highway Superintendent permit required. NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Revi eN for archeol ogi cal si gni f i cance Preservati on 4 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY 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: • Prcj ect I ocati on, setti ng, I and use and zoni ng(with appropri ate maps and aeri a1 photographs). • Summary of the surroundi ng I and uses and zoni ng. • Physi cad characteri sti cs of the si te, i ncl udi ng property acreage, si to cover types(e.g., pervi ous and impervious areas), and existing structures. • Project layout and design, including information about the proposed development, zoning compel i ance, changes i n si to cover types, si to access and ci rcul ati on, and parki ng. • I of restructure requi rements, i ncd udi ng water suppl y, sani tary waste di sposal, drai nage, and utilities. • Sod i d waste generati on and the proposed pl ans for on-site mi ni mi zati on and recycl i ng. • 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 Revitalization Program(L WRP). • Projected construction schedule. • Required permits and approvals. Potentially Significant Adverse I mpacts The D EI S wi I I be prepared in accordance with this Fined Scope promulgated by the d ead agency and in accordance with 6 NYCRR §617.9(b). Based upon review of the site, architectural plans and elevations, sitepdans and the FEAF Part 1 prepared by theAppdicant, the Planning Board prepared a FEA F- Parts 2 and 3/Determ i nation of Si gni f i cance,for the proposed application which indicates that one or moresignificant adverse impacts may result from the proposed project. The Planning Board i ssued a Posi ti ve Ded arati on on A ugust 10, 2020, speci f i cad I y i denti fyi ng as potenti a1 moderate to large impacts to Land, Surface Waters, Groundwater, Flooding, Air, PI ants and Animals, Aesthetic Resources, Noise, and Community Character. The DEIS will fully address the identified potential si gni f i cant adverse i mpacts, as wet I as other relevant issues. Where the i m pact analyses conducted in the DEIS indicate the potential for significant adverse impacts, the DEIS will set forth measures to m i t i gate t hose i m pacts. 5 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY A description of each section of the DEIS is set forth below, followed by a proposed outline for the DEIS. Natural Environmental Resources I mpact on Soilsand Topography This section of the DEIS will identify the existing soil type(s) on the subject property, based upon the Suffol k County Soi I Survey and any avai I abl a test hol a data The gradi ng program wi I I ad so 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). Thetopographic conditionswill be eval uated, and a topographic map wi I I be provi ded. The exi sti ng and proposed changes to sl opes wi I I be i ncl uded, and stabi I i zati on measures wi I I be i denti f i ed i n detai 1. Constructi on-rel aced i mpacts wi I I a1 so 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. See the section on Construct on-rel aced impacts for more detai 1 s. The DEISwill also: 1. Discuss the types and tested physical characteristics of the soi 1 s on site that will be subj ect to excavation, future load bearing, and installation of sanitary systems and stormwater conveyance systems. The location, size, and thickness of any clay or buried peat formations wi I I be described and mapped. 2. Discuss potential adverse impacts to sea grass and on shel l f i sh f rom potential sedimentation. 3. Discuss possible mitigation for these potential adverse impacts. Impact on Water Resources(Groundwater and Surface Waters) Thi s secti on of the D EI S wi l l 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 f 1 ow direction based upon Suffolk County Groundwater Contour Maps and field study will be identified and an assessment of the potential impacts to downgradient resources and nearby wells will be included. The 1 ocati on of private and publ i c wel l s wi l l also be determi ned and a study to determine any impacts this action might have on the quantity and quality of potablewater for thosewells wil l be provided. Thissection will also include calculations of projected sanitary flow, discussion of the proposed method of sanitary disposal (i.e., the on-site wastewater treatment systems [I/A OWTS]), and consistency with Article of the SCSC. TheSCDHS Noticeof Incomplete Application issued for theproposed action wil I al so be i ncl uded and consultationswith 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 beevaluated. 6 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY Groundwater quantity (i.e.,water usage)wi I I a1 so be evaluated, including the extensi on of the public water supply main to the subject property and the avai I abi I i ty 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 groundwater quantity avai I abl a to neighboring wells will also be eval uated based on f i el d studi es over four seasons. The i mpacts to surface waters woul d be eval uated, i ncl udi ng the appropriateness of the proposed use gi ven the si te's I ocati on and exi sti ng mari na operati ons. D rai nage and post-devel opment stormwater management measures, and erosion control measures, will also be discussed and evaluated in accordance wi th the relevant standards. The surroundi ng wetl ands wi I I be descri bed and the f i ndi ngs 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 eff ects of cl i mate change as i t rel ates to sea level rise and flooding will beaddressed. Mitigation measureswhich may reduce potential water quality or quantity impactswill also be identified, as necessary. The DEISwill also: 1. Analyze and discuss in detail the impacts on private wel I s in the surroundi ng area including technical detaidson groundwater depth, quality, quantity, freshwater lens, saltwater interface, amount of f I ow i n GPM, di recti on of travel, and travel ti mes. I ncl ude zones of i of I uence f rom each wet I head. 2. Analyze and di scuss the eff ect of excavation on groundwater, aswelI as any expected impacts to neighboring wells. Include an analysis on the potential for salt-water intrusion into neighbori ng wel l as a result of the excavation's effect on groundwater in the area 3. Discuss onsite and nearby tidal wetlands and the NYSDEC's input, ecological communities in those wetlands and their ecosystem services and values, i ncl udi ng contributions to surface water quad i ty. 4. Discuss the narrowness of the credo in this area and tidal flow restrictions in an acceptable model. Incl ude the increase in tided f d ow volume and velocity restrictions that could result from the i ncrease i n boats or docks(if any). 5. Discuss possible mitigation for these potential adverse impacts. I mpact on Ecological Resources Envi ronmental studies wi I I be detai led and undertaken over a multi-season period (a1I four seasons) to properly assess potenti a1 i mpacts. This section of the DEISwoudd 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 f d ora and fauna, as observed,will be prepared and included in this secti on of the DEIS, and an assessment of the speci es that could be expected to uti d i ze the subject si to wi I I be performed. Protected native plants-- plant and animal species I i sted 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 i mpacts 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 7 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY 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 measuresto reducepotential impactswill beidentified. The DEISwill also: Impact on Plants and Animals 1. Discuss potential adverse i mpacts to sea grass and on shel I f i sh. 2. Provide a complete description of the ecological communities represented in the forest and thei r ecol ogi cad rel ati onshi ps to those of the adj of ni ng Town-owned preserve. Forests provi de important ecosystem services within their bounds and for the surrounding landscape and waterways; these ecosystem services wi I I be descri bed. For exampl e, the forest ecosystem of the subject property, contiguous with forest protected by the Town, isthe Iast relatively large block of native forest supplying clean groundwater to Mattituck Inlet that has not been converted to farmland or interrupted by residential and commercial development, with their attendant sanitary system and stormwater impacts. 3. Discuss the cumulative effect of the elimination of the forest on the subject property on the total nativeforest cover i n theTown of Southold. Nativeforest cover i n the Town is relatively rare in comparison with agri cultured land and resi denti a1/commerci a1 development; remaining patches are i sod ated f rom one another, exi sti ng as "i sl ands" i n the overal I I andscape. What patches do remain are of varying sizes, spatial relationships with wetlands and waterways, and habitat vat ue. 4. 1 ncl ude a di scussi on on the potenti a1 adverse i mpacts of net f orest I oss on wi I dl i fe speci es that have I arge home ranges, i ncl udi ng bi rds and bats, and that seek deep forest cover and travel between forest patches. 5. Provide a complete analysis and discussion on the proposed destruction of the forest on the slopes, theforest interior exposed and new forest edge, proximity to the boundary of a25.29- acre, Town-owned, preserve. I ncl ude the fol l owi ng: di rect harm to the preserve by reduci ng the overall size of the forest and by removing its buffer area trees that had developed in a high-wi nd envi ronment; exposure of trees that grew i n an envi ronment protected from high wind to northeast,with attendant potential for: destabilization of root systemsand treethrow; drying of soi 1 s; increased light exposure f rom sunlight and night-time lighting at the storage faci I i ty and mari na (effects on pl ants, as wet I as i nsects and wi I dl i fe, requi ri ng shade and moisture); introduction of invasive species to disturbed soi 1 s, higher soil temperatures and effects on seedling growth and forest regeneration; reduction in forest litter because of convective drying and windblow; result in reduction of nutrients available for plants and increase in the effects of drought conditions in summer and the depth of freeze events in the winter; increase in the ratio of forest edgeto forest interior that results from decreasing the overal I si ze of the f orest, i ncl udi ng i mpacts of physi cad damage and bi of ogi cad i nvasi ons; reducti on of uni nterrupted forest cover on successf ul nesti ng of warbl ers,thrushes, vi rens and other songbi rds; reduction or I oss of popul ati ons of wi 1 dl i f e species requi ri ng the sect usion offered by forest interiors and those requiring nocturnal conditions without artificial light i ntrusi on; degradati on of habi tat because of not se reachi ng f urther i nto the forest, both duri ng construction and permanently, from traffic and operations at the marinaand storage site. 8 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY 6. Evaluate and discuss the need to remove 493 trees and carbon sequestration and if pl anti ng of trees elsewhere can be accomplished to offset tree loss. 7. Assess the action to Mattituck Inlet and the Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat (SCFWH) documentation. 8. Discuss possible mitigation for these potential adverse impacts. I mpact to the Environment TheDEISwill also: 1. Discuss the operations of the site and the overal I impact on the environment. 2. Describe the short-and long-term impacts to the ecosystem, biodiversity habitats and the rarity and significanceof Mattituck Credo as an estuary, both from construction activities as well as from operations. Discuss the impacts to the wetlands on east side of inlet and wildlife(egrets, osprey and waterfowl). 3. The subject property's relationship to surrounding land uses and location within surface-and groundwater contri buti ng areas to M atti tuck Creek wi I I be descri bed and mapped. 4. Discuss possible mitigation for these potential adverse impacts. Impact on Flooding 1. Climate Change and Resi I i ency- The DEIS will describe the potential adverse impact on the parcel resulting from climate change and sea I evd rive. The D ESI will- Discuss iIIDiscuss SEQRA's implementing regulations and measures to avoid or reduce impacts associated with the effects of cl i mate change such as sea level rise and flooding. See NYCRR:617.9(b)(5)(iii)(i)]. Includethepotential impactsassociatedwith coasted flooding, storm events, and ri si ng sea I evd s. The f uture physi cal cl i mate ri sk due to storm surge (i ncl udi ng sea I evd ri se) and f l oodi ng shout d be consi dered i n proj ect deli gn. The anal ysi s wi l I speci f i cal I y anal yze t he eff ect of ri si ng groundwater on upl and resources. The anal ysi s will also consider the effects of intensifying precipitation-- including more seasonal precipitation and higher rates and more total precipitation during storms-- both during constructi on and operati on. The acti on wi I I be assessed-to the fol I owi ng. ■ 2014 ClimAID update (Horton et al. 2014) and the New York State Community Ri sk and Red I i ency Act (CRRA) SL R proj esti ons. ■ Using Natural Measures to Reduce the Risk of Flooding and Erosion Guidance (NYDEC). ■ Community Risk and Resi I i ency Act Gui dance for Consideration of Flood Risk in Smart Growth Public I nf restructure Assessment (NYDEC). ■ U SGS Groundwater-FI ow M odd i ng- L ong I sl and, N ew Y ork. 9 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY 2. The rel ati onshi p of f i nal I andscape el evati ons to the potenti a1 for nor'easter and other weather events to i nundate the property duri ng and post constructi on wi I I be di scussed i n the D EI S to f ul I y aff ord proper revi ew of adverse water qual i ty i mpacts. 3. The i ncrease i n f requency of potenti a1 i nundati on events rel aced to predi cted cl i mate change effects wi I I a1 so be di scussed. 4. Discuss possible mitigation for these potential adverse impacts. Human Resources Impact on Human Health 1. Provide an analysis on the chemi cal s stored and disposed on site and the potential adverse impacts from the increase in vol ume of chemicals used and stored on site during the proposed acti on. 2. Provide NYSDEC regulations related to the storage of chemicals on site. 3. Assess potenti al i mpacts to nei ghbori ng wet I s(see secti on on Water Resources for more detai I s). 4. Discuss possible mitigation for these potential adverse impacts. I mpact on Transportation The proposed action could result i n a moderate to large adverse i mpact by significantly i ncreasi ng the number of vehicles(i ncl udi ng construction and service vehicles) on local and regional roadways for long durations. Capacity of the roadways may be adversely impacted. The proposed action will add substantial traffic to the area and due to current road conditions, traffic, and i ntersection conditions, the roads may not have the abiIityto handle it. The level of service(LOS) at i ntersecti ons may be adversely impacted. The design and condition of the roads leading to the site (route) is a concern. Many areas exhibit stress cracks on the pavement. The desi gn of the roads and the abi I i ty to i ncrease traff i c on these roads, including construction traffic and trucks, i s a si gni f i cant concern. Curves,decl i nes and i ncl i nes exist on the route to the parcel. Receptors al ong the route to the parcel may be adversel y impacted for long durations. The proposed action could result in a moderate to large adverse impacts to the public and user groups from the i ncrease of vehi cul ar traff i c on I ocal and regi oval roads affecti ng the publ i c's use and enj oyment of the roads whileconducting acti vi ti es(drivi ng, walking, biking). The number of truck tri ps proposed coul d result i n large, adverse i mpacts to West M i I I Road, Cox Neck Road, Suffolk County Route 48, New York State Route 25, Sound Avenue, Northville Turnpi ke, Suffol k County Route 58 and other I ocal and regi onal roads. This section of the DEISwill- 1. Provide a comprehensive vehicle traffic study in the DEIS conducted by an traffic engineer of 10 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY a1 I I ocal and regional roads(include vehicle trips on Cox Neck Lane and West Mi I I Road)which includes real time data gathered over four seasons for a1 I phases (including mobilization and demobilization of resources) of the proposed action: The study shad I include- Read ti me traff i c counts on Cox Neck Lane, West M i I I Road, Suffol k County Route 48 and Sound Avenue, and best available data for NYS Route 25. Include the road capacity, existing number of vehicles (trucks) using the roadways, types of vehi cd es and anticipated vehi cd a trips and times, Level of Servi ce at i ntersecti ons, acci dent data(i ncl udi ng data f rom the Southol d Pot i ce Department)and the geometry of the roadways adong the proposed truck routes. The traffic study shad I include vehi cd e tri p data sets from t he operati ons of the mari na f aci I i ty and potential i mpacts f rom trucks hauling large boats on Ioca1 roads. Discuss traffic mitigation including possible limitations on the trucks per day and limit the number of hours per day, and include how thi s woul d affect the duration of the construction phase. Discuss what temporary traffic signals will be considered. What traff i c control measures wiII beimpdemented? D i scuss what pri vate resources that wi I I be required to control traffic. The traff i c study woul d i ncl ude, but not be I i mi ted to: • Traff i c counts over four seasons. • Si te and area vi si ts f or observati ons of exi sti ng traf f i c movements at vari ous ti mes of the day and under different conditions. • Col I esti on of data and eval uati ons as descri bed above. • Review of available traffic data from the NYSDOT and the Suffolk County Department of Publ i c Works. • Consultations with the Town of Southold Highway Department regarding local roadway conditions. • Evaluation of accident data from the NYSDOT and Southold Town Police Department 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 vol umes to be pl aced on the exi sti ng road system. • Provide and discuss a vehicle routing plan for all phases of the project (site preparation, construction and operations after construction). Identify the roads used, speed limits, existing road condition with photographic representation, all intersections, all school zones, anticipated traffic I evel s and traffic chokepoi nts ad ong a proposed route. 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 Discuss the suitability of the road capacity. The traffic flow adong Cox 11 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY Neck Lane and West Mi I I Road and how vehicles wi I I navigate the curves on the roadways. • Examine the proposed construction access road for the site from the standpoint of location, design and traffic safety. • Discuss the potential damage and destruction of Iocal and regional roads by trucks and all other vehicle types involved in the staging, clearing, excavation, site preparation, construction and post construction and operations of the facility. Include the aprons at the access points. Provide all speci f i cati ons of the loaded and unloaded trucks involved in the excavation and construction. • Discuss specific provisions for a performance guarantee to assure appropriate reel amati on/restorati on of any areas (i ncl udi ng I ocal roadways) that may be requi red, or i n the event that the project does not come to completion after a specifically defined period of time. • Potential mitigation measuresto reducepotential impactswill beidentified. 2. Eval uate and di scussthe durati on of potential adverse i mpacts f rom adI vehi cl etri p types i ncl uded in each phase and post construction, the wear and tear on roadways caused by vehicle types, quad i ty of I i f i mpacts to the communi ty and receptors al ong the routes i ncl udi ng adj acent Towns where vehi cd es wi I I be travel I i ng. 3. Discuss the potential increase in trai I erect vessel traffic and if t rucks shout d be limited to certain hours, I ow speeds and the number of trucks per day. 4. Include a roadway user group safety study and analysis in the DEIS during all four seasons on the use of the roadways (route) by user groups, including potential adverse impacts on pedestrians wad ki ng (with Strollers),jogging, biking and children waiting for the school bus that will could be adverse)y impacted by vehi cd es including I oaded trucks. I ncl ude an anal ysi s of the proposed truck route's road width and the capacity to accommodate two vehicles passing at the same ti me and I ocati on as a pedestri an or eyed i st, and whether the roads are current)y safe for such an interaction, including the perceived safety from the perspective of the pedestrian or eyed i St. 5. Discussthe impacts ofvibrationfromIoadedtrucks onstructures alongthe vehicleroute(s). 6. Discuss the effects of excavation and vibration from machi nery, heavy equipment and trucks on structures surrounding the site. 7. Provi de a detai I ed anal ysi s on the potenti a1, I ong-term adverse i mpacts to adj acent roadways (surfaces, condition), surrounding properties, neighborhood(s), and region through the clearing, excavation, storing and transporting of cleared vegetation, excavated materials and construction of the siteover amudti-month period in mudtipdephases. 12 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY 8. Include a discussion about whether using barges to transport materials is a viable a1 ternati ve f or mitigating impacts from transporting materials associated with the site preparation and construction of the project. 9. Discuss how streets will be repaired. The DEIS will also address specific provisions for performance bonding to assure appropriate reclamation/restoration of any areas(i ncl udi ng local roadways) that may be requi red after excavation, or i n the event that the proj ect does not come to completion after aspecificad I defined period of time. 10. Provide a comprehensive boat (vessel) traffic study analysis in the D EI S of the potential moderate to large si gni f i cant increase of boats to the Mattituck Inlet. Include the existing condi ti ons anal ysi s and potenti a1 adverse i mpacts on: a Boat Characteristics- I ncl ude the number of additional new boats added to M attituck Inlet, average size of these boats, average draft and maximum draft? b. Navigation - Provide the depth of inlet from Long I sl and Sound to the marina Navigation suitability of Mattituck Inlet, navigation impediments, narrowness of the credo i n the area to the north west of the mari na Discuss if the project w I I i ncl ude dredgi ng i n the future. c. Ti dad marsh — i ncl ude an assessment on the i mpacts f rom current and i ncrease boat traffic on low and high marsh areas within the creek. Discuss the impact from boat wakes, emissions and chemi cad s(bottom paints) on the ecosystem. d. Water quad i ty —i ncl ude a di scussi on on the current and potenti a1 adverse moderate to large impacts to surface water quad ity in the short and long term (duration). Provide the NYSDEC shellfish closure areas, types of pollutants occurring in the credo currently, types of chemi cad s i n marina and vessel maintenance needs in the proposed construction and operation of the marina facility and mitigation. Include, but not I i m i ted to, dissolved oxygen, clarity, eutrophi cation, and sustai nabi d i ty for estuarine and marine life, as well as existing sources of stormwater. The potential for sedimentation during construction, and resulting, post-construction, long-term stormwater runoff contri buti ons f rom the sitewiII bedescribed and quantified. e. D i scuss the washi ng,f uel i ng of, and operati on of boats and potenti a1 t hreats f rom these practi ces of i ntroduci ng pot I utants i nto the waterway. The i mpact of potenti a1 f uel spi I I s and cd eani ng mated ad s spi I I s. f. Provide the potential growth inducing aspects resulting for the action of a significant moderate to I arge i ncrease of I arge boats usi ng the M atti tuck I nl et/Credo. I ncl ude the management of boats on site, staging areas of arriving boats, sufficiency of current dock, plans for additional docks, any new dock configurations and facility conf igurati onto accommodate vessels, sufficiency of dimensionsof travel Iiftsto haul boats, and other anticipated impacts on the waterway to user groups. User groups include boats of a1 I sizes, manual and engine powered, kayaks, paddl eboarders, swimmersand commercial fisherman. g. Include hours of operation, parti cud and y of heavy machinery. During the hauling and launching season the hours of operati on of the travel lift. Other boat moving machinery and cleaning apparatus. Identify additional equipment needed to haul-out, put-in, transport, service and store boats. 13 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY h. Provide an assessment of a1 I boat support services in the area including the avai I abi I i ty of functioning pump out boats and stations. How does the marina handle sanitary and sol i d waste i n boats? What advi sori es does or wi I I the mari na provi de to boaters on pot I utants(col i form bacteri a) capabl a of enteri ng the waterway. How wi I I the di sposal of sol i d and sanitary waste be prevented i n the waterway? i. Discuss the impact of increased boat traffic due to the expanded activities including devi si ng a methodol ogy to pol i ce and moni for the water qual i ty. j. Discuss possible mitigation for these potential adverse impacts. I mpact on Aesthetic Resources If constructed the subject proposal may significantly alter the shorel i ne and community character of Mattituck Inlet environsand this potential impact must befulIy eval uated. The proposed action isof scaleand dimension that will bevisiblefrom publicly accessible scenic resources(Matti tuck Credo) by operators of vessels using the waterway during seasonal use resulting in a potential moderate impact to scenic enjoyment of the waterway. Note that Mattituck Creek is a Federal waterway. The proposed action could result in a moderate to large adverse impact to the aesthetic resource (Mattituck Credo) through the diminishment of public enjoyment by users and members of the community under different circumstances and activities in a location that also has an important role i n recreati on and touri sm economy. Both are i mportant and changes to sceni c and aestheti c resources may have adverse i mpacts on both the qual i ty of I i fe of resi dents and broader econom i c i mpacts. Thi s secti on of the D El S wi I I descri bethe exi sti ng vi ewshed and general consi stency or compati bi I i ty with existing elements of the community. As part of the assessment of impacts on visual resources, 3D computer-generated i magery woul d be provi ded to depi ct post-devel opment vi ewshed changes f rom M atti tuck Credo and the adj acent roadway. The proposed bui I di ngs and cement and evergreen retai ni ng wad 1, as wel I as the si to and bui I di ng I i ghti ng, woul d be descri bed. The i mpacts to the community character as it relates to changes to the existing natural landscape with the proposed development would beevaluated. The impactsto community character as it relatesto theviewshed f rom waterway (M atti tuck Credo)wi I I be eval uated and the proj ect's consi stency with the proposed use of I and as set forth i n approved LWRP, wi 11 be di scussed. M easures to miti gate i mpacts wi I I be identified, as appropriate. TheDElSwill: 1. Provi de a detai I ed vi sued i mpact anal ysi s f or the act on, i ncl udi ng (di mensi onal rd i of and color of site structures existing and proposed) identification of the project's zone of visual influence (ZVI), identification of sensitive receptors (scenic views including views from Mattituck Credos, outdoor recreation facilities, historic properties, etc.)within that zone, and viewshed analysesto determine if and how sensitive receptors would beaffected. Computer- generated imagery for vi ewshed changes shout d not be 1 i mi ted to vi ewsf rom Matti tuck Credo and the adjacent roadway. 2. Incl ude detai 1 ed visual renderings of the proposed action, and a1 ternati ve actions, to ref 1 ect how the development would be vi owed from the waters of Mattituck Inlet, as wel1 as any surrounding residential development. 3. Incl ude a vi sual rendering of a typi cal yacht to be stored in the building as it would appear travel i ng south down the credo towards the mari na from the perspective of a person i n a kayak on the credo headed north. 14 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY 4. Possible mitigation for adverse impacts. I mpact to Community Character The proposed action could result in an irreversible, adverse i mpacts to existing community character (physical alteration on site over a multi-year period, large building size and noise) and from the intensity of the proposed operations near residences. Adverse impacts could occur to the community from the constructi on ti mef rame i n increased intensity and long duration. The D EI S wi I I discuss and analyze: 1. How the proposed action conforms to the town's community character priority (as stated in the Comprehensive Plan Update), which isto"protect its scenic resources. 2. The historic and rural character of thi s secti on of Matti tuck Inlet defined by in part by the presenceof thesteeply sloped, thickly vegetated forest on and adjoining thesite. 3. The potential permanent and i rreversi bl a adverse i m pacts on neighborhood character related to destruction of the forest on the sl open of the subj ect property. 4. The potenti al adverse impacts of introducing big-box storage faci I i ti es on the nei ghborhood character surrounding the site, the areas favi ng the site f rom across M attituck Inlet, and the character of the general area traversed by boaters usi ng the i nl et shoul d be presented and given thorough analysis. 5. The aesthetic impacts of removing native forest and hillside upon the bucolic setting of the si te. 6. The potential adverse impacts from Transportation on community character (see above). I mpact on Open Space and Recreation The proposed action could result in a moderate to large adverse impact and significantly interfere with nesting/breeding, foraging or overwintering habitat by removing 3.94 acres of vegetation, including the removal of important habitat features such as dead trees used for nesting and cover. Thi s habi tat area i s connected to a25.29 acre parcel with similar habitat that i s protected by the Town of Southold (SCTM# 106-6-20.3) to the south. This woodland assemblage comprises the largest undeveloped acreage in the M attituck Credo watershed. Other areas of woodland to the south and to thewest on the R-80 zoned portion of the parcel may also be affected. The DEIS will discuss and analyze: 1. Discuss the potential adverse impacts to the Town owned preserved property, the deforestation and i mpacts to the user groups of the property including hikers. 2. Analyze the adverse impacts related to noise, changes in view-sheds, the effect on wildlife, and alterati on of a sense of pl ace f rom thi s proj ect on the publ i c's enj oyment of the Town owned preserved property duri ng ad I phases of the acti on. 3. Discuss the impacts of the increased large vessel traffic in the inlet, and its effects on small local vessels, kayaks, and paddle boarders attempti ng to navigate the narrow creek. 4. Potential mitigation for adverse impacts. 15 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY I mpact from Noise The proposed action coul d result i n a moderate to I arge adverse i m pact f rom excessive noise I evel s during multiple phases over long duration. Noise associated with the operation of heavy equipment and trucks i ncl udes but is not I i m i ted to; engi ne not se, noise from movi ng and backi ng up heavy equi pment (reversal warni ng sound) and the operati on, accel erati ng and decal erati on and Jake braki ng of trucks on si to and on roadways. Si m i I art y, operati on of chaff n-saws and wood chi ppers f or long durations may generate large, adverse noise i mpacts to receptors i n the neighborhood. The DElSwiII include, discuss and anal yzethe folIowing- 1. g:1. A comprehensi ve not se st udy. I ncl ude i n the assessment ex i sti ng ambi ent not se I evel s, not se produced by al I phases of the proj ect,the sources of the not se, and i ncl udi ng hours, durati on, decibel level both at the source and at the receptor sites (e.g., the outdoor spaces of neighbors' properties such as decks or back yards), and impact on tranquility for residents within hearingrange,aswell aswildlife. Discussthedurationof eachtypeof noiseexpected. Include an evaluation of cumulative noise generation where multiple machines(activities might be running simultaneously. I ncl ude protocols for monitoring of the not se I evel during construction and during operati ons and incl ude how not se wi I I be attenuated or mitigated. 2. Analyze and discuss the potential significant adverse impacts from noise on the quality of life and to public health resulting from all phases of sitework and construction over long durations over a multi-month period. 3. Incl ude the potenti al adverse impacts from not se on receptors and wildlife generated by the operation of machinery, heavy equipment and trucks both on-site and off-site as they travel through neighborhoods and the region including- Noise ncluding:Noise from the operation of machines, heavy equipment and truck engines movi ng and backi ng up(reversal warni ng sound), accel erati ng and decal erati on. ➢ Noi se f rom Jake braki ng of trucks on roadways. ➢ Noi se f rom the operati on of chai n-saws and wood chi ppers f or I ong peri ods and potential large, adverse i mpacts to receptors in the neighborhood and wildlife. ➢ Noi se generated by each alternative. 4. Clarify whether or not bl asti ng wi I I be conducted. 5. D i scuss the adverse i mpacts on the quad i ty of I i fe f rom the not se generated f rom the act on and what mitigation is proposed to lessen adverse impacts. I mpact on Air Quality The proposal involves the operation of heavy machinery and trucks on and off site over a long duration of time that could result in moderate adverse impacts to local air quality. This section of the document will address mobile source impacts(i.e., those related to construction activity)and post-development impactsto biomassasa result of theproposed land clearing activities. 16 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY An air quality assessment wi I I be performed and appended to the DEI S and summarized in the body of the text. The air quality assessment would include the fol I owing: ➢ Mobile Sources - The latest version of the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (M OVES2014b), developed by the USEPA Office of Transportation and Air Quad ity,wil I be used to estimate emi ssi ons associated with off-road and on-road mobi I e engi nes. If avai I abl e, emission factorswill beobtained from the NYSDEC or NYSDOT MOVES specific datafor the County of Suffolk, otherwise national average emission factors in MOVES for Suffolk County using default distribution assumptionswi I I be used. Mitigation measures,as requi red, will also beidentified. ➢ Off-Road Mobile Equipment - Activity levels(i.e. hours of operation) of each piece of equipment wi I I be estimated based on the square footage of the construction area and the associated activity type. Theactivity levels represent thetotal number of hourseach piece of equi pment i s anti ci pated to be used for the durati on of the proj ect. Operati ng hours wi I I 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 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 esti mated from roundtri p distances and the number of vehicles and employees based on the activity specific construction schedule. It is assumed that a1 I on-road equipment will use either gasoline or diesel fuel. Typical vehicle types will bepassengercar, passengertruck, singleunit 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 Guidelinesfor the Evaluation and Control of Ambient Air Contaminants Under Part 212. Provide air quality analysis for boat traffic. ➢ 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 measuresand water programsto mini mizefugitive 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 Ai r Quad ity Standards(NAAQS) for PM 2.5 and PM 10. 17 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY ➢ Carbon Sequesteri ng — The proposal a1 so i nvol ves the removal 3.94 acres of soi I and vegetation including 493+ hardwood trees contributing to carbon sequestering. Carbon sequestration is the process by which atmospheric carbon dioxide is taken up by trees, grasses, and other plants through photosynthesis and stored as carbon i n biomass(trunks, branches, foliage, and roots) and soils. The oak is the genus with the most carbon- absorbing capabi I i ties, there are other notable deciduous trees that sequester carbon as wel 1. Carbon sequesteri ng esti mates wi I I be determi ned uti I i zi ng publ i shed sources, i ncl udi ng but not limited to: USEPA, Off i ce of Atmospheri c Programs, Greenhouse Gas M i ti gati on i n U.S. Forestry and Agri culture carbon sequesteri ng factors, U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration, Method for Calculating Carbon Sequestration by Trees in Urban and Suburban Settings, and/or 20061 ntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (I PCC) Gui del i nes for National Greenhouse Gas I nventori es. Sources wi I I be dependent on the most up to date and appropriate specific to the types of vegetation/soi I conditions and the classification of the area to be cleared. Soil types will be identified f rom soi I bori ng I ogs and publ i shed data through the USDA Suffol k County Soi I Survey. Construction-Related I mpacts Thi s secti on wi I I address the constructi on-rel aced i mpacts rel aced to vegetati on and materi a1 removal, si te preparati on, and construction activities. The proposed excavation planwiII be presented, and the impacts associated with noise, traffic and land disturbance activities (e.g., dust) will be assessed. Measuresto mitigate impacts wilI beidentified, asappropriate. TheDElSwill: 1. Identify specific materials e.g., excavated materials, vegetation, concrete and building materials. 2. Discuss the potential adverse i mpacts f rom water line and natural gas extensions on public roads. 3. Discuss why the proj ect i s necessary as proposed. 4. Discusswhy this parcel is suitable for this project. This project will require large amount of forest, slope and soi I removal. 5. Discuss why the construction of the buildings requires the need to excavate 134,921CY of soi I and why the bui I di ngs cannot be constructed without excavati on. 6. Cl ari fy i f the cubi c yard cad cul ati on of soi I to be excavated f rom the si to i ncl udes a"swel I" factor. 7. Discusswhy the length of construction is necessary (13 months). 8. Discuss how the R-80 zoned portion of the parcel wi I I be affected by the proposed action. 18 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY 9. Provide a complete evaluation of impacts associated with all proposed mining, erosion, materials transport (including roadway impacts and impacts on nearby residential development), materials storage, materials sales, materials processing, vehicle operations, and habitat destruction. The proposed action requires an extensive amount of excavation, which will ultimately result in significant off-site transport of sands and gravels extracted from the si te. 10. Assess the not se f rom a1 I stages of si to preparati on and constructi on as descri bed i n more detail in the Noise section above. 11. Descri be i n detai I the process by whi ch the temporary road wi I I be constructed and the impacts that will result including but not limited to noise, vibration, vegetation and soil removal, and tree removed. 12. Discuss the potential of slope fai I ure and effect of excavation and ground vibration from the operation of machinery, heavy equipment and trucks on existing neighboring structures. 13. Discuss the potential of destabi I i zati on of adj acent properties and i mpacts f rom vi brati on and excavati on on adj acent properti es, the i mpact of ti mi ng i n between each phase, the threat of catastrophi c soi I I oss and erosi on if there i s a pause i n the proj ect schedule due to weather or other event, and the future maintenance, type of construction, inspection schedules and moni tori ng for defects of the retai ni ng wed 1. The potenti a1 catastrophi c fai I ure of the retai ni ng wed 1, i n whol e or i n part and effect on adj acent properti es. 14. Address growth i nduci ng acti ons and if there wi I I be a f uture request to devel op the property and/or increase the size of the marinaldocks as a result of this proposed project. And if the marina and docks will be expanded as a result of this proposed project, discuss whether or not that would constitute the segmentation of the SEQRA review if that expansion is not i ncl uded in this revi ew. 15. Discuss the potential need to increase the boat storage capacity of the current site and for a future travel lift, boat staging, in water docking and the impact on adjacent wetlands. 16. Discuss if the excavated material can be removed by bargethrough Mattituck Inlet for off- si to di sposal. 17. Discuss how the unexpected siteconditions,weather, pandemic, and work flow and schedule changes wi I I be addressed to not i mpact the community? 18. Provide a complete evaluation of impacts associated with all proposed mining, erosion, materials transport (including roadway impacts and impacts on nearby residential development), materials storage, materials sales, materials processing, vehicle operations, and habitat destruction. 19. Discuss alternative plans for disposal of any excavated material that cannot be sold, and provide an evaluation of any disposal sites, other than commercially-operated sites 19 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY specifically designed to receive fill. Identify the off-sitedisposal location. 20. Include a plan for specif i cal I y targeted and carefully undertaken soi I borings to inform an excavation plan that is designed to prevent catastrophic mass soil movement and soil slumping. The D E I S wi I I not rely solely on publ i shed soil surveys or soi I borings performed by others for a project involving excavation of 134,000CY of a f orested hi I I's soi I, especial I y one adjoining a waterway. Without specif i cal I y targeted and caref ul I y undertaken soil borings to inform an excavation plan, the potential exists for a catastrophic mass soil movement event during, or subsequent to, disturbance of the steep slopes by heavy equipment. The proposed excavation could cause sudden faulting and structural disturbances associated with the slope and soil slumping to the immediately adjoining and steepl y sl oped preserve, as well as cause sedimentation in the waterway. Sedimentation can have a devastating effect on the estuarine life in the inlet because of rapid burial and destruction of benthi c organisms, such as shel I f i sh or crustacea 21. Discuss the effect of precipitation on the re-established steep slopewith regard to potential exacerbation of soil movement. It a1 so wi I I show the new retaining structure can adequately support the f i nal slope and resulting hydrostatic pressure behind the wal I. 22. Mitigation of potential adverse i mpacts. Consistency with Community Plansand Studies I n 2020, the Town adopted The Southol d Comprehensive R an, the proposed proj ect wi I I be assessed to the goals and objectives of this plan and others. The D E I S wi I I 1. I ncl ude a section focused on the consistency between the proposed action (and alternative actions), and the relevant goals, objectives, and standards of exi sti ng pl anni ng, land use and pol icy documents relevant to the subject site and its surroundi ngs. 2. An i n-depth analysis of the action on the fol I owi ng pol icy and pl anni ng documents, legislation, and implementing rulesand regulations: o Southold Town Comprehensive Plan ■ Natural Resources and Environment ■ Community Character ■ Land Use and Zoni ng (M ari ne Zoni ng Update) ■ Natural Hazards ■ Economic Development ■ Transportation and Infrastructure o Town of Southol d L ocal Waterf rout Revi tat i zati on R an & Pol i ci es o State and Iocal wed ends protecti on laws o The Matti tuck Watershed Management Plan 20 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY o "NYSDEC Environmental Resource Mapper" -with respect to wi I dl ife eval uati on o NYSDOS Coasted Significant Fish and Wi I dlife Habitat designations(Mattituck Inlet) o Articles6,7 and 12 of the Suffolk County Sanitary Code o 2019 Suffol k County Special Grand Jury Report: I I I egal Dumping & Mining, Suffolk County Impacts on Archeological and Cultural Resources The parcel is I ocatedwithin an area with historic use and bui I dings. The DEIS wi I I discuss the following potential, adverse impacts to archeological and cultural resources from the action. The DEISwill- 1. D i scuss the proj ect's potenti a1 i mpacts to hi stori c and archeol ogi cad resources. a Part 11 of the Ful I EA F for the proj ect i ndi cafes that the proj ect i s not adj acent to a hi stori c or archeological site. However, NYSDEC guidance on how to prepare the EAF notes that in preparing responses in this section of the EAF one must ask "Does the project site contain, or is it contiguous with, a known archaeological site, even though it may not be i ncl uded on the NY SH PO i nventory?' As no archeol ogi cad survey of the proj ect area has been made it is not possibdeto answer this question in the negative. b. Although NYS OPRHP's Cultural Resources I nformation System (CRI S) does not identify the project area as archeologically sensitive, this should not be construed as meaning that the area does not have the potential to contain potenti al I y si gni f i cant archeol ogi cal resources. CRIS relies on the prior identification of archeological sites in proximity to a given area to evaluate sensitivity. CRIS's archeologically sensitive GIS layer specifically states. "Note that locations outside of the buffer areas may adso be archaeologically sensitive." Inthecaseofthe project area thefaiIuretoidentify itas"sensitive" isarefdection of the total lack of prior archeol ogi cal surveys in the i mmedi ate vi ci nity of the proj ect. The project area's d ocati on on high ground adjacent to Matti tuck Creek(bed i eved to be part of a pri nci pal portage route used by Native Americans to travel from the North to South shores of Long Island), suggests that evi deuce of Nati ve Ameri can occupation could be present. c. There are three uneval uated structures I i sted in CRI S wi thi n approximately 1000 feet of the project area. Include an evaluation as to if and how these structures may be visually or otherwise(noise, vibration during construction) affected by the project and, if potentially affected, if they satisfy the eligibility criteria for the State Register of Historic Places. Other Required Sections Social and Economic I mpacts 1. Describe the public benefit to the community. 2. Economy a Provide a full economic anadysis(study of the positive and negative impacts on the community and economy from the action, i ncd ude the short-and long-term impacts and the 21 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY viability of the commercial use. The number of jobs created (full-time and part time). I ncl udethe current levelsof employment by Strong'sat the site and employment that would be generated by j ob description, salary benefit I evel s, etc. Assess the impact of additional empl oyees. b. D i scuss the cl ai med benef i t to the I ocal economy. I t shoul d i ncl ude data about stored boat ownershi p and where the boat i s docked duri ng the season. 3. Threat to Public Safety: Fire The DEIS will discussthethreat of fire and explosion on sitefrom aII ignitable sources. Incl ude the eval uati on of potential fire hazards, and if the Matti tuck Fire Department is adequately equipped to respond to afire at the site. This is of special concern given the size of the structures and the combusti bl es withi n the stored boats. Use and Conservation of Energy - This section of the DEIS will describe the proposed energy sources, expected levels of consumption and meansto reduce consumption. Consultations with the service providers (PSEG LI and National Grid) will be undertaken and the findings and recommendations of these providers wi I I be i ncl uded. 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. The discussion should include the irreversible impacts from excavation of sand, deforestation, on the Town owned preserve. I ncl ude a di scussi on on the irreversible adverse short and long-term i m pacts on community character resulting from thepotential degradation of thequality of life. Growth-Inducing Aspects- The potenti al growth-i nduci ng aspects of the proj ect wi I I be presented in this section. (See above) Extent and Quality of I nformation Existing and Needed 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 aI I information sources to be used, the fol I owi ng represent sources(research that have been preliminarily identified as necessary to perform the requi red anal yses i n the D E I S. I mpact on Soilsand Topography • USDA, Suffolk County Soil Survey • U SGS Topographic Map • Proposed Site Development Plans 22 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY • Proposed Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ran • Soil Boring Logs • Cut/Fi I I Esti mates • Soi I bori ngs performed on si to to i nform the excavati on I mpact on Water Resources • Southold Town Comprehensive Plan (2020) • Town of Southol d L ocal Waterf rout Revi tat i zati on R an & Pol i ci es • Wates quality assessment of current conditions in Mattituck Inlet over all four seasons (appl i cant generated) • Water/Tidal f I ow modelling/study in front of the Marina including docks and boats- (appl i cant generated) • Study the groundwater supply to determine any impacts to neighboring wells on quality and quantity of groundwater as a result of this action (applicant generated) • U SGS Water Tabl e map and moni tori ng wet I data, as avai I abl e • Suffolk County Groundwater Contour Maps • Matti tuck I nl et Surveys with Soundings • Relevant plans, standards and regulations, including the SCDHS Suffolk County Sanitary Code, New York Standards and Wifications for Erosion and Sediment Control, New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual, and the Sffolk County Cor prehensi ve Water Resources Management Plan. • NYSDEC Freshwater and Tidal Wetland maps • NYSDEC Letter of Non-Jurisdiction • U.S. Fish andWildlifeService—National Wetlands I nventory • Federal Emergency M anagement Agency (FEM A) Flood I nsurance Rate M aps • Chapter 236(Stormwater Management) of the Town Code I mpact on Ecological Resources • Southold Town Comprehensive Plan (2020) • Town of Southol d L ocal Waterf rout Revi tat i zati on R an & Pol i ci es • Correspondence with the New York Natural Heritage Program • Fi el d i nvesti gati ons • Publ i shed 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 thevicinity of theproject site • Ecological Communities Map • Ecol ogi cal Inventory of Site for Observed Plants and ecol ogi cal communities and observed/expected wildlife • Tree Removal Plan updated with Tree Sped es, as identified during field visits • State and I ocal wetl ands protecti on I aws • The M atti tuck Watershed M anagement PI an • NYSDEC Envi ronmental Resource M apper" -with respect to wi Idl ife eval uation 23 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY • NYSDOS Coasted Significant Fish and Wi I dlife Habitat designations(Mattituck Inlet) • Articles 67 and 12 of the Suffolk County Sanitary Code • 2019 Suffolk County Special Grand Jury Report: Illegal Dumping& Mining, Suffolk County I mpact on Transportation • Southold Town Comprehensive Plan (2020) • Four season Traffic Study analyzing real-time data (appl i cant generated) and including the constructi on phase as wet I as the operati ons of the compl eted si te. • Four season roadway user group study (appl i cant generated) • Regi onal and I ocal vehi cl e routi ng study and pl an (appl i cant generated) • Four season comprehensive boat (vessel) traffic study (appl i cant generated) • Most-recent three-year accident data, as published by NYSDOT and accident data from the Southold Police Department if more recent or more detailed than that available from the NYSDOT • The I nstitute of Transportation Engineers, Trip Generation Manual, 10th Edition • The I nstitute 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 I mpact on Aesthetic Resources and Community Character • Southold Town Comprehensive Plan (2020) • Town of Southol d L ocal Waterf rout Revi tat i zati on R an & Pol i ci es • V isual I mpact Study that i ncl udes computer-generated i magery for vi ewshed changes from M atti tuck Credo and adj acent roadways(Appl i cant generated) • A rchi tectural pl ans and el evati ons • Site and area i nspecti ons • Chapter 172 (Lighting, Outdoor) of the Town Code I mpact on Air Quality • Southold Town Comprehensive Plan (2020) • Town of Southol d L ocal Waterf rout Revi tat i zati on R an & Pol i ci es • Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator(M OVES2014b) • 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 esti mates to be based on publ i shed sources, including but not I i m i ted 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 Cad cul ati ng Carbon Sequestration by Trees in Urban and 24 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY Suburban Settings, and/or 2006 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (I PCC) Gui del i nes for N ati onal Greenhouse Gas I nventori es. • Tree Survey and Tree Identification, as provided by Land Use Ecological Services, Inc. • Code of Federal Regul at i ons— Title 40, Part 50, National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: DAR-1 Guidance (August 2016). 1 mpact from Noise • Southold Town Comprehensive Plan (2020) • Town of Southol d L ocal Waterf rout Revi tat i zati on R an & Pol i ci es • Comprehensive Noise Study (Applicant Generated) • Chapter 180 Noise of the Southold Town Code I mpact on Archeological and Cultural Resources • Southold Town Comprehensive Plan (2020) • Town of Southol d L ocal Waterf rout Revi tat i zati on R an & Pol i ci es Cultural Resource Survey i ncl udi ng NYS CRI S system f ndi ngs. • Consultation with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation office. Social and Economic I mpacts • Southold Town Comprehensive Plan (2020) • Comprehensive Social and Economic Impact Study on the Community and Town (Applicant Generated) Construction-Related I mpacts • Proposed Site Development Plans • Proposed Excavation Plan, i ncl udi ng soi I bori ngs to eval uate and i of orm the plan • Proposed Construction Schedule • Traffi c Study, User Group Study and Routi ng Plan (see above) • Chapter 180(Noise) of the Town Code I nitial I dentification of M itigation M easures 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 indicatethe potential for significant adverse impacts, the DEIS will set forth measures to mitigate those impacts within the topic sections, as presented herein. 25 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY Reasonable Alternativesto Be Considered Pursuant to 6 N Y CRR Part 617, the DEIS must contain a description and evaluation of reasonable al ternati ves to the proposed action that are f easi bl e, considering the objectives and capabi I i ti es 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 specif i c i ssues outl i ned above: 1. No-Action (site remainsas it currently exists). 2. 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 bargi ng of cl eared vegetati on i ncl udi ng trees, stumps and excavated materi al s. 3. Const ructi ng the proj ect on another site. 4. Const ructi ng the proposed storage bui I di ngs without the need for excavation. 5. Constructing smaller building(s)with less excavation. 6. The reconfiguration or reconstruction of existing bu i I d i ngs on-si te f or larger boat storage. Proposed Organization and Overall Content of the DEI S The DEIS will conform with the basic content requirements as contained in 6 NYCRR Part 617.9 (b)(3). The proposed outl i ne of the DEI S is as fol l ows. Executive Summary 1.0 Description of the Proposed Action 1.1 Prcj ect L ocati on and Si to Condi ti ons 1.2 Prcj ect Desi g and L ayout 1.3 Project Objectives and Benefits 1.4 Construction and Operations 1.5 Required Permits and Approvals 2.0 Natural Environmental Resources 2.11 mpact on SoiIsand Topography 2.1.1 Existing Conditions 2.1.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 2.1.3 Proposed Mitigation 2.21 mpact on Water Resources 2.2.1 Existing Conditions 2.2.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 2.2.3 Proposed Mitigation 2.31 mpact on Ecological Resources 2.3.1 Existing Conditions 2.3.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 2.3.3 Proposed Mitigation 26 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY 2.41 mpact on Plants and Animals 2.4.1 Existing Conditions 2.4.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 2.4.3 Proposed Mitigation 2.51 mpact to the Environment 2.5.1 Existing Conditions 2.5.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 2.5.3 Proposed Mitigation 2.6 Impact on Flooding 2.6.2 Existing Conditions 2.6.3 Potential Impacts Analysis 2.6.4 Proposed Mitigation 3.0 Human Environmental Resources 3.11 mpact on H uman H ealth 3.1.1 Existing Conditions 3.1.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 3.1.3 Proposed Mitigation 3.21 mpact on Transportation 3.2.1 Existing Conditions 3.2.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 3.2.3 Proposed Mitigation 3.31 mpact on Aesthetic Resources 3.3.1 Existing Conditions 3.3.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 3.3.3 Proposed Mitigation 3.4. 1 mpact on Community Character 3.4.1 Existing Conditions 3.4.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 3.4.3 Proposed Mitigation 3.51 mpact on Open Space and Recreation 3.5.1 Existing Conditions 3.5.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 3.5.3 Proposed Mitigation 3.6 Impact from Noise 3.6.1 Existing Conditions 3.6.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 3.6.3 Proposed Mitigation 3.71 mpact on Air Quality 3.7.1 Existing Conditions 3.7.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 3.7.3 Proposed Mitigation 3.8 Social and Economic I mpacts 3.8.1 Existing Conditions 27 Final Scope for Final Environmental Impact 3atement 3rong's Yacht Center—Proposed Boat 3orage Buildings Mattituck, Town of Southold, NY 3.8.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 3.8.3 Proposed Mitigation 3.9 Construction-Related I mpacts 3.9.1 Description of Proposed Construction Schedule and Activities 3.9.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 3.9.3 Proposed Mitigation 3.10 Consistency with Community Plansand Studies 3.10.1 Existing Conditions 3.10.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 3.10.3 Proposed Mitigation 3.111 mpact on Archeological and Cultural Resources 3.11.1 Existing Conditions 3.11.2 Potential Impacts Analysis 3.11.3 Proposed Mitigation 4.0 Other Required Sections 4.1 Social and Economic Impacts 4.2 Threat to Publ i c Safety 4.3 Use and Conservation of Energy 4.4 Adverse I mpacts That Cannot BeAvoided (Short-Term and Long-Term) 4.5 1 rretri evabl e and I rreversi bl e Commi tment of Resources 4.6 Growth-I nduci ng Impacts 5.0 AlternativesandPotential I mpacts 5.1 Alternative 1: No-Action 5.2 Alternative 2: Alternative Material Removal Plan Using Barges 5.3 Alternative 3. Constructing the project on another parcel. 5.4 Alternative 4. Constructing the proposed storage building(s) without the need for excavation. 5.5Alternative5. Constructing smaller building(s)with less excavation. 5.6 Alternative 6. The reconfiguration or reconstruction of existing buildings on-sitefor I arger boat storage. 6.0 References 28