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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAKRF Proposal 6.14.23.TUIXII" Submitted To: Town of Southold For: Final Environmental Impact Statement ,eparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Date: June 15, 2023 S u bv M i 13C MG RECEIVED JUN 14 2023 �t�aoid�tiwri _ Planning Board _ +i3.w Environmental, Planning, and Engineering Consultants 1695 Church Street Unit 3 Holbrook, NY 11741 tel: 631 285 -6980 fax: 929 284 -1085 www.akrf.com June 13, 2023 Town of Southold — Town Hall Ms. Heather Lanza, AICP - Town Planning Director Mr. Mark Terry - Assistant Town Planning Director 53095 Main Road Southold, New York 11971 Re: Final Environmental Impact Statement Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings for the Southold Town Planning Board Dear Ms. Lanza: AKRF, Inc. ( "AKRF ") is pleased to submit a proposal for the above referenced project. Please see the enclosed five (5) copies and one (1) flash drive with an electronic copy. Our team of professionals are familiar with the Town, Town -led and private projects, as well as the SEQRA process. As you will read in our proposal, our team has served as environmental and land use planning and transportation and safety reviewers on behalf of the Town Planning Department several times in the past. We have prepared SEQRA documents for the Town, such as the EAF for the Comprehensive Plan completed in 2020. The employees who worked on those previous projects will be assigned to this project for continuity. Our proposed Project Management will be Stephen Holley and Matt Cannody, PE, RSPI . Stephen Holley is one of AKRF's senior officers and a longtime resident of the Town; he has consulted with the Town of Southold Planning Department on previous review assignments and on the Comprehensive Plan. Steve will be the main point of contact, coordinating deliverables, schedule, and communications between the proposed task leaders for each technical area of review and the Town. He will work in concert with Matthew Cannody, a vice president of our firm, who is also very familiar with the Town. AKRF's proposal includes all required documentation to demonstrate our qualifications, work plan, proposed costs, and contingency tasks which may arise as the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is drafted. We encourage you to contact any of the provided references to get feedback on our previous work relevant to this project. AKRF appreciates the opportunity to provide the Town with this proposal for consulting services and looks forward to the possibility of working with the Town Planning Department and Planning Board on this FEIS. If this proposal meets the requirements and you wish to engage in discussions and /or proceed with contracting AKRF, we are available to answer questions and prepare a letter agreement using the Terms and Conditions the Town has previously agreed to for our review work. We look forward to hearing from you, and please do not hesitate to contact either me at 646- 388 -9742 or shoflev n_?akrf.com, or Matt at 646- 388 -9799 ormcarmody o akrf.coin, with any questions or clarifications you may require. Sincerely, AKRF, Inc. Stephen James Holley Senior Vice President Matthew Carmody, PE, RSPI Vice President Offices in New York ■ New Jersey ■ Pennsylvania + Maryland 9 Connecticut 7n, Pf 77 n r CONT7 Cover Letter Work Plan, Cost and Rates Firm Profile Firm Experince and References Key Personnel r d � 1. SCOPE OF WORK The tasks and deliverables in the RFP have been reorganized and placed under major tasks which are connected to key milestones (see Table 1, "Schedule "). The proposed Scope of Work outlined below either meets or exceeds the RFP requirements. A. PROJECT FAMILIARIZATION AKRF's technical subject matter experts will review the content of the DEIS, any applicable updated zoning codes from efforts that began in 2022, the existing LWRP, Comprehensive Plan, Town Code, and other relevant documents to familiarize ourselves and determine if the portrayal of adverse environmental effects or project benefits in the DEIS were reasonably portrayed (to identify any impacts that were described as unrealistically adverse or favorable to the applicant) or to determine if any updates to the DEIS analyses, including possibly more comprehensive analyses and /or documentation of potential adverse conditions are warranted in the FEIS. Having previously consulted the Town of Southold Planning Board, Planning Department, and Engineering Department on several projects dating back to at least 2018, and having recently conducted environmental planning work for renewable energy projects in the Town, AKRF will require less effort than other consultants to become familiar with the DEIS and other relevant documents. Our familiarity with traffic patterns and transportation safety issues in the Hamlet of Mattituck is based on the Love Lane Traffic Calming and Safety Project and drafting the Comprehensive Plan Transportation and Infrastructure Chapter. We are also well versed in environmental science and best practices for SEQRA assessments of upland terrestrial ecology and aquatic biota such as those found in Mattituck Creek and its watershed area, as well as the issues to be addressed to determine a project's consistency with the Town's LWRP. AKRF has led Environmental Assessments or Environmental Impact Statements for marine transportation projects in New York and is familiar with what reviewers at the US Coast Guard (USCG), Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), and the New York State department of State (NYSDOS) expect, and the unique environmental requirements for marine navigation. Deliverable This task is in preparation for the kick -off meeting and for technical subject matter experts to become familiar with the project, so no formal deliverable is envisioned. B. REVIEW DEIS COMMENTS It is our understanding that the FEIS will need to address verbal comments collected at two public hearings, in addition to written comments submitted at those meetings and for a period extending past the start of this project will be accepted by the Lead Agency (our understanding is that the DEIS comment period will close on or around July 10, 2023). Since the final number of comments, commenters, and the length/breadth of each is unknown at this time, AKRF has made an assumption based on previous experience preparing FEIS Response to Comment Chapters. The number on which the estimated fee is based for this task is the number of commenters, not the number of comments. Most commenters make multiple comments and different commenters often make the same or similar comments; therefore, the number of commenters mainly dictates the effort of reviewing and organizing comments in preparation for Lead Agency /Planning Department/AKRF discussion and response. Based on our recent conversation with the Planning Department, we have a feel for the types of comments to be expected, and that some will come from entities that have retained professional assistance to review the DEIS and provide comments. For each commenter, the comments must be reviewed, with individual comments assigned to the appropriate corresponding technical 1. SCOPE OF WORK The tasks and deliverables in the RFP have been reorganized and placed under major tasks which are connected to key milestones (see Table 1, "Schedule "). The proposed Scope of Work outlined below either meets or exceeds the RFP requirements. A. PROJECT FAMILIARIZATION AKRF's technical subject matter experts will review the content of the DEIS, any applicable updated zoning codes from efforts that began in 2022, the existing LWRP, Comprehensive Plan, Town Code, and other relevant documents to familiarize ourselves and determine if the portrayal of adverse environmental effects or project benefits in the DEIS were reasonably portrayed (to identify any impacts that were described as unrealistically adverse or favorable to the applicant) or to determine if any updates to the DEIS analyses, including possibly more comprehensive analyses and /or documentation of potential adverse conditions are warranted in the FEIS. Having previously consulted the Town of Southold Planning Board, Planning Department, and Engineering Department on several projects dating back to at least 2018, and having recently conducted environmental planning work for renewable energy projects in the Town, AKRF will require less effort than other consultants to become familiar with the DEIS and other relevant documents. Our familiarity with traffic patterns and transportation safety issues in the Hamlet of Mattituck is based on the Love Lane Traffic Calming and Safety Project and drafting the Comprehensive Plan Transportation and Infrastructure Chapter. We are also well versed in environmental science and best practices for SEQRA assessments of upland terrestrial ecology and aquatic biota such as those found in Mattituck Creek and its watershed area, as well as the issues to be addressed to determine a project's consistency with the Town's LWRP. AKRF has led Environmental Assessments or Environmental Impact Statements for marine transportation projects in New York and is familiar with what reviewers at the US Coast Guard (USCG), Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), and the New York State department of State (NYSDOS) expect, and the unique environmental requirements for marine navigation. Deliverable This task is in preparation for the kick -off meeting and for technical subject matter experts to become familiar with the project, so no formal deliverable is envisioned. B. REVIEW DEIS COMMENTS It is our understanding that the FEIS will need to address verbal comments collected at two public hearings, in addition to written comments submitted at those meetings and for a period extending past the start of this project will be accepted by the Lead Agency (our understanding is that the DEIS comment period will close on or around July 10, 2023). Since the final number of comments, commenters, and the length/breadth of each is unknown at this time, AKRF has made an assumption based on previous experience preparing FEIS Response to Comment Chapters. The number on which the estimated fee is based for this task is the number of commenters, not the number of comments. Most commenters make multiple comments and different commenters often make the same or similar comments; therefore, the number of commenters mainly dictates the effort of reviewing and organizing comments in preparation for Lead Agency/Planning Department/AKRF discussion and response. Based on our recent conversation with the Planning Department, we have a feel for the types of comments to be expected, and that some will come from entities that have retained professional assistance to review the DEIS and provide comments. For each commenter, the comments must be reviewed, with individual comments assigned to the appropriate corresponding technical area(s), or categorized under "General Comments," placed under headers corresponding to FEIS Chapters, formatted and numbered, including identifying information that references the commentor(s) that made the comment. A work sample of a response to comments chapter AKRF prepared for a highly sensitive waterfront resiliency and park reconstruction project is linked below (the FEIS Response to Comments Chapter for this project totals 267 pages, with an appendix of an additional524 pages that includes letters from interested agencies, elected officials, transcripts of public hearings, and other written testimony: FEIS Response to Comments Chapter: https://www.nyc.gov / assets /escr /downloads /pdf/FEIS /ESCR -EIS- Chapter- 10.0- Response -to- Comments -on- the -DEI S.pdf FEIS Comment Appendix: ltttps://cdxapps.epa.lov/cdx-eitcpa- II/ ublic/ action /eis/ details:` sessionid= 28C8A669E1 =352CFA3E7A546A02A06C30 ?down load Attachment = &a ttachmentld= 280970) For budgeting purposes, review of DEIS comments from up to 150 commenters has been assumed for the fixed fee cost estimate in Table 2. Deliverable AKRF will provide a Word document with formatted technical area headings, numbered comments with spaces for responses below each, and commenter names /organizations attributed to each comment. The Word document will also be provided in .pdf. C. RESPOND TO DEIS COMMENTS Unique comments requiring detailed technical responses generated by the 150 commenters assumed in Task B- Review DEIS Comments could number between 100 to 300 based on prior AKRF experience preparing SEQRA documents. Response to each comment is assumed to take an average of 1 -2 hours per AKRF technical subject matter expert to read, research, and provide a written response. Draft responses will be accompanied by margin notes (aka "bubble comments ") in Word to explain responses and justification for further action, if necessary. Based on a review of existing written comments on the DEIS and our understanding of the Town of Southold and Mattituck Creek, involvement of AKRF technical matter experts in these technical areas will be most critical: • Natural resources with a focus on woodland, estuary, and marine vessel expertise • Land use, zoning, visual resources, code compliance, and associated planning, including LVW consistency expertise • Construction - related transportation, air quality, and acoustics, noise and vibration • Land development - related hydrogeology, hazardous materials, and geotechnical engineering The technical subject matter experts listed above will likely identify that further clarification, updates, or additional technical analyses are warranted. Therefore, responses to comments will establish the requirements, means and methods, and critical assumptions for additional work to be undertaken by the applicant, AKRF, or the Town at a future date. The scope of work and estimated costs in this proposal do not assume that AKRF would conduct new technical analyses in response to comments on the DEIS, rather that estimated costs and scopes of work for such efforts would be provided to the Town upon request, once the nature and scope of additional work is better understood. AKR ' 2 Since the number and depth/breadth of each comment is unknown, an average fixed fee based on prior experience has been provided in Table 2. AKRF can refine the estimated cost following completion of Task B- Review DEIS Comments if fewer than 100 or more than 300 unique technical comments result from the DEIS public participation process. Deliverable AKRF will add to the Word document provided in Task B- Review DEIS Comments with technical responses below each comment. The Word document will be provided in .pdf which can also be annotated using the comments feature in Adobe and other .pdf readers. Separate technical memos may also be submitted with additional review assumptions, methodologies, and recommendations as addenda, if necessary, based on the technical area and comments received. For example, many technical areas analyzed in the DEIS have industry best practices or technical assessment requirements which AKRF will excerpt and cite as references when responding and/or recommending more detailed study in the FEIS. The final deliverable will be a draft Response to Comment Chapter in Word to accompany the FEIS. The Word document will also be provided in .pdf. D. MEETINGS AKRF proposes that the kick -off meeting is held in- person with Steve Holley and Matt Carmody in attendance. The next meetings will be attended in- person by one AKRF technical subject matter expert each, selected from the resumes submitted with this proposal, and depending on schedules and Lead Agency /Planning Department discretion. At the 5 meetings with the Lead Agency, additional AKRF staff will attend virtually, if necessary. Steve Holley and Matt Carmody will also conduct periodic virtual meetings with Planning Department staff as necessary to discuss deliverables, schedule, and project progress. Deliverable AKRF will take notes and document each of the 5 meetings with the Lead Agency with formal minutes, presented within one week (5 working days) of each meeting in a memorandum format in Word. The Word documents will also be provided in .pdf. E. PREPARE FEIS The assumed effort to prepare the Draft (Task E -1) and Final (Task E -2) FEIS Document including the Cover Letter of Acceptance and NYSDEC Environmental Notice Bulletin filing is contingent upon the responses to comments and direction from the Lead Agency/Planning Department. For budgeting purposes, preparation of the FEIS assumes that AKRF will prepare an Executive Summary and rewrite portions of the DEIS for clarification and in conformance with the written responses to comments. However, it is assumed that AKRF will not conduct technical analyses for the FEIS without additional scope or budget. Deliverable For Task E -1 Draft FEIS, AKRF will provide formatted Word and .pdf copies electronically for written comments in track changes or annotated comments. For Task E -2 Final FEIS, AKRF will provide Word and .pdf electronic copies, plus additional bound hard copies. 2. SCHEDULE The schedule outlined below conforms with the RFP and is supplemented with additional subtasks and notes to reflect the assumptions in the proposed Scope of Work. Lead time is required to conduct Task A- Project Familiarization for AKRF to be adequately prepared for a Lead Agency and Planning Department kick -off 'AK B F1 meeting on July 6, 2023, per Task D- Meetings. An email or letter indicating agreement with the fixed fee amount (see Table 2) for Task A- Project Familiarization is requested by June 20, 2023 to allow AKRF 14 full business days to prepare for project kick -off with the Lead Agency. Table 1 FEIS Schedule--- Strang's Storage Buildings Task Start Finish Contingencies A- Project Familiarization June 20, 2023 July 5, 2023 Begin 2 weeks before D -1 Kick -off 13-Review DEIS Comments July 6, 2023 July 13, 2023 End of comment period July 10, 2023 C -Res and to DEIS Comments July 17, 2023 August 10, 2023 Starts at D -2 and ends at E -1 Draft FEIS *D- Meetings July 6, 2023 August 21, 2023 Continues during E -Pre are FEIS D -1 Kick -off July 6. 2023 July 6. 2023 AKRF Notice to Proceed by June 20, 2023 D -2 Natural Resources and Review of July 17, 2023 July 21, 2023 AKRF submission of B- Review of DEIS B -DEIS Comments Comments by July 13, 2023 D -3 Zoning, Comprehensive Plan, July 24, 2023 July 28, 2023 `Lead Agency /Planning Department LWRP, and Town Code discretion D -4 Construction Transportation, Air July 31, 2023 August 4, 2023 *Lead Agency /Planning Department Pollution, and Noise discretion D -5 Hydrogeology, Hazardous August 14, 2023 August 18, 2023 AKRF submission of E -1 Draft FEIS August Materials, Geotechnical Engineering 10, 2023 E -Pre are FEIS July 24, 2023 August 21, 2023 See below E -1 Draft FEIS July 24, 2023 **August 10, 2023 Receipt of comments on C- Respond to DEIS Comments 2 weeks prior E -2 Final FEIS August 11, 2023 * *August 21, 2023 Receipt of comments on E -1 Draft FEIS 1 week prior Notes: Meeting technical focus area and agenda can be confirmed and refined at D -1 Kick -off. Following kick -off, representative weeks for additional meetings are presented. �* Dependent on receipt of Lead Agency comments on AKRF deliverables within requested timeframe. 3. FEE SCHEDULE As shown in Table 2, we propose to provide the fixed fee tasks for the known Scope of Work. Unknown scopes of work such as additional technical analysis, additional meetings, or responses to additional commenters /comments, shall be scoped and budgeted when more information is known, and if necessary. If desired by the Town, AKRF can establish a not -to- exceed budget for additional work or Task C- Response to DEIS Comments, when more information is known, against which AKRF will bill our accompanying hourly billing rates shown in Table 3. Lump sum tasks will be billed monthly on a percent complete basis. Payment of invoices will be due within 30 days of receipt. Additional work will not be scoped or undertaken without Lead Agency /Planning Department authorization. If work is terminated through no fault of AKRF, we will be paid for all services performed and expenses incurred through that date, including reasonable termination costs. Cost for the fixed fee portion of the work assumes that once work begins that there are no changes to the project assumptions that require changes to our work, that no delays beyond our control require us to redo work previously performed, and that the methodologies do not change. Should any of the above occur, the scope and cost for this additional work will be agreed upon between the Lead Agency /Planning Department and AKRF. Our work will be undertaken in conformance with AKRF standard Terms and Conditions, to which the Town has previously agreed for AKRF projects for the Planning Department, such as the Comprehensive Plan graphics, editing, and final production. a�►lIMHI Table 2 FEIS Cost Estimate— Strone's Storaize Buildings Task Fixed Fee AKRF Labor Out -of- pocket Expenses Officer Total Cost Senior Technical Director Production or Travel A- Project Familiarization $7,000 $7,000 $0 13-Review DEIS $5,000" $5,000 $0 Comments $165 Technical I $140 C- Respond to DEIS $49,000* $49,000 $0 Comments *D- Meetings See below for each See below for each See below for each D -1 Kick -off $4.040 $4,000 $40 D -2 Natural Resources and Review of B -DEIS $2,540 $2,500 $40 Comments D -3 Zoning, Comprehensive Plan, $2,540 $2,500 $40 LWRP, and Town Code D -4 Construction Transportation, Air $2,540 $2,500 $40 Pollution, and Noise D -5 Hydrogeology, Hazardous Materials, $2,540 $2,500 $40 Geotechnical Engineering E- Prepare FEIS See below for each See below for each See below for each E -1 Draft FEIS $14,000 $14,000 $0 E -2 Final FEIS $8,300 $6.000 $2,300 * ** Total Project $97,500 1 $95,000 $2,500 Notes: * Based on Scope of Work assumptions on number of commenters /comments. ** Based on Scope of Work assumptions on number of in- person attendees, and travel from AKRF office in Holbrook, NY. * ** Assumes 20 printed and bound copies plus formatted .pdf chapter documents via electronic transmission for posting on Town website. Table 3 AKRF Hourly Rate Schedule for Additional Work Employee Category Hourly Rate Senior Officer $320 Officer $300 Senior Technical Director $290 Technical Director $280 Senior Professional $240 Professional II $185 Professional I $175 Technical II $165 Technical I $140 Notes: Out of pocket expenses will be billed at actual cost. These rates are effective through December 31, 2023. RAKRF . ;,`r FIRM PROFIT I--- Founded in 1981, AKRF is a premier multidisciplinary consulting firm with over 300 planners, environmental scien- tists, economists, engineers, and related professionals bringing the value of strategic thinking to our municipal clients. The diverse composition of our in -house staff — including experts in environmental planning and compliance, urban design, air quality, noise, traffic, socioeconomics, natural resources, cultural resources, civil engineering, and more — provides municipalities with seamless and near - immediate responsive- ness to a wide breadth of technical challenges and opportuni- ties. Our staff is unified by the firm's unmatched commitment to client satisfaction, expertise in permitting and regulatory compliance, and strength in strategic thinking. Given the depth and mobility of our staff we are able to provide nimble, flexible, and responsive attention to a variety of projects for each of our clients. We combine the breadth and resources of larger firms with the specialized knowledge and attentiveness of smaller firms to deliver solutions with meaningful and measurable value. Our planners have extensive experience working with municipalities and private developers to address the critical issues identified in environmental documentation prepared pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ( SEQRA), to assist local governments to advance their policies, goals, and objectives. AKRF has worked on a wide range of Comprehensive Plans, Special Area Plans, Local Waterfront Revitalization Plans (LWRPs), Open Space and Recreation Plans, Farmland Protection Plans, Waterfront Master Plans, Economic Development Plans, and Corridor Management Plans for communities throughout Long Island and the New York metropolitan region. Offices are located throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Connecticut, and our company completes projects around the country. We guide our public, private, and institutional real estate clients through the complex SEQRA processes by completing the preparation of robust and legally defensible environmental r ihA -,- AN '' review documentation, as well as assisting with compliance with zoning codes, and other land development issues. No matter the type of project — single -use buildings, parks and open space, to mixed -use mega - developments — we work collaboratively with our municipal client teams to satisfy their needs and bring SEQRA processes to a conclusion. For the Strong's Storage Buildings EIS, as the project is on the waterfront and involves not only a tripling of the existing facilities into mostly undeveloped and vegetated areas, but also a significant amount of construction adjacent to a predominantly residential area, the effects of both the operation of the project as well as its construction need to be evaluated carefully to ensure that all potential environmental effects have been identified and characterized correctly. In this case, we feel that it is of paramount importance that the FEIS, which will be prepared to address public comment on the DEIS, is ensured to include all of the appropriate opera- tional and construction analyses including, traffic, air quality, noise; natural resources (terrestrial ecology, aquatic biota), compliance with the Town of Southold's (LWRP), archaeology, neighborhood character, urban design, among other special- ties. AKRF is well equipped to bring all of our experience and expertise to bear on this assignment to ensure that the HIS is complete, and the analyses are robust to allow the Southold Planning Board to make appropriate SEQRA findings for this project. The following sections highlight some of the specialized areas of expertise that AKRF would bring to this assignment. CONSTRUCTION ANALYSIS EXPERTISE Our professionals include traffic, civil and geotechnical engineers; architectural historians and archaeologists; and specialists in the fields of site assessment and remediation, acoustics and vibration, air quality, stormwater management, natural resources, and traffic. AKRF is knowledgeable in all applicable local, state, and federal permits and compliance ZAKRF procedures, including state remediation programs, wetland mitigation, erosion and sediment controls (E &SC), construc- tion protection plans, work zone traffic control (WZTC) plans, maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) plans, and other construction monitoring and mitigation methods and programs. As such, we are well qualified to review proposed plans and analyses in the DEIS and to assist with addressing comments from the public on these topics, and to determine if there are any deficiencies or additional information or studies that need to be undertaken in order to ensure that a project's environmental review record is complete. NATURAL RESOURCES AKRF provides natural resources services tailored to environmental impact assessment, waterfront develop- ment, ecological and natural resource damage assessment, stormwater management, and environmental permit requirements and procurement. Our team of environmental scientists, ecologists, biologists, environmental toxicologists, statisticians, analysts, and regulatory compliance specialists recognizes the interrelationship of an ecosystem's physical, chemical, and biological factors and take pride in our ability to identify all of the issues that need to be addressed to ensure that an EIS is complete and properly identifies potential adverse environmental impacts to water quality and natural resources. WETLAND IMPACT ASSESSMENTS We are able to provide our clients with wetland delineation, mitigation, restoration, and design in a range of environments, and thus can review analyses to identify any deficiencies and recommend any additional studies or information needed to ensure that these analyses are complete and have identified any potential adverse impacts to wetlands and adjacent areas. AKRF can review analyses to assess whether values assigned to wetland functionality, such as groundwater recharge, shore- line anchoring, and fish and wildlife habitat are appropriate; can check delineations which establish the boundary between wetlands and uplands (or non - wetlands); and can assess the appropriateness of any proposed mitigation programs intended to restore, create, and /or enhance wetlands to compensate for impacts or losses caused by human activity, such as the proposed boat storage project. THREATENED & ENDANGERED SPECIES AKRF performs threatened and endangered species surveys to determine whether species requiring protection are likely to occur in a given area, and we prepare management or mitiga- tion plans that provide guidance for protecting a species Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strongs Storage Buildings or enhancing its habitat. The scope of our services includes surveys, consultations with regulatory agencies, incidental take permits, and species and habitat restoration plans. With this extensive experience, we are able to critically examine any such analyses to identify potential gaps or deficiencies and recommend additional or updated studies, and to ensure that any potential adverse impacts have been properly identified and characterized. FOREST CONSERVATION & ARBORIST SERVICES AKRF provides a range of services including forest stand delineation, forest conservation plans, and tree care. Prior to construction, our expertise includes tree protection plans and specifications, permitting and regulatory compliance, and oversight during tree planting, transplanting, and pruning operations. This expertise allows us to review any such plans for completeness and to ensure that any potential adverse impacts have been properly identified and characterized LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PLAN CONSISTENCY For waterfront sites, such as the site of the proposed Strongs Storage Buildings, the familiarity with a Town's local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (LWRP), and the process for the corresponding analysis to assess the consistency of a proposed project with the LWRP are an important skill to be brought to bear on the development of a complete EIS for a project. Through our work on Southold's Comprehensive Plan, AKRF is familiar with Southold's LWRP; AKRF has an enormous amount of experience with preparing LWRPs as well as the range of analyses required to assess a project's consistency with an LWRP, to satisfy SEQRA and the requirements of the New York State Department of State, who administers the LWRP consis- tency determinations here in New York. All of this experience would be applied to ensure that the analyses supporting the consistency of the proposed project with the LWRP have been performed in a manner that supports the conclusions of the LWRP consistency analyses. We look forward to the possibility of assisting the Town with the preparation of the FEIS for this project, to ensure that the FEIS contains defensible responses to comments made on the DEIS, and that the analyses and conclusions contained in the FEIS provide the required level of detail and analysis for the Town to ultimately make an informed and defensible SEQRA determination. FIRM EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES v FIRM EXPEL" AND REFEREP Ie-':-v Asa leader in environmental impact analysis under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), as well as the New York City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) – the City's specialized process for implementing SEQRA, AKRF has prepared thousands of EISs, EAFs, and other environmental studies. We have a reputation for preparing technically rigorous, clearly written reports that meet the needs of both clients and regulators. For these assignments, the firm draws on the skills of its multidisciplinary technical staff, which includes specialists in the full range of environmental issues under SEQRA, NEPA and CEQR. We have an expert technical staff available for specialized assignments, and a track record of meeting fast -track schedules on the most challenging assignments. On projects large and small, AKRF's strategic problem - solving approach sets us apart from our colleagues. AKRF has signifi- cant experience helping clients quickly identify critical issues and potential challenges ensuring projects are completed as smoothly and cost - effectively as possible. AKRF has built a distinguished reputation of being a premier firm because: We are always strategic in our approach. We understand the implications of our work —not only on the technical analysis, but also on public policy and issues of community concern. We are problem solvers, not planning -by- the -book consultants. Our creative approach means we develop the most appropriate, tailored solutions to project challenges. We offer the full array of technical specialists (acknowledged experts in their fields) for planning, engineering, and environmental review. We meet our clients' deadlines without sacrificing quality. Our people know what it takes to get the job done right and on time. 5. 'vg 4400�-- We treat all our clients' projects with the same dedication. No assignment is too large or too small —and all get the time and attention of our seasoned professionals. AKRF also offers a full GIS and Graphics department, who will lead GIS mapping, graphics and document layout. AKRF believes that mapping and graphics, which clearly convey complex information, are essential components of a well presented and understandable EIS. Our GIS and Graphics Team act as a hub of innovation and interdisciplinary energy for the firm, working closely with urban planners, environmental scientists, and engineers alike in support of AKRF's projects. The following selected projects highlight AKRF's experience with the Town of Southold, and with projects that required similar skill sets to those that will be required to assist the Town Planning Department and Board for the preparation of a FEIS for the Strongs Storage Buildings Project. Southold Comprehensive Plan SEQRA Review The Southold Town Board on Long Island unanimously adopted its Comprehensive Plan in September 2020 after approval by the Suffolk County Planning Commission. AKRF contributed to the Comprehensive Plan's Transportation and Infrastructure Chapter, creating GIS inventories of roads, sidewalks, bike routes, bike trails and paths, ferries, commuter rail, buses, parking, truck routes, and airports. Other tasks included assisting with public outreach by presenting the draft chapter at three public meetings, and Planning Board, Town Board, and Transportation Committee meetings. For each hamlet, AKRF estimated the amount of vehicular traffic that would be generated in the future under commercial and residential buildout of undeveloped land per existing zoning and drafted potential improvements or strategies to accom- modate future growth. AKRF also developed recommenda- tions, strategies, and policies for Complete Streets, pedestrian "�AIRF safety, green infrastructure, improved cellular service and utility service, and peak season tourism traffic management. AKRF formatted and organized the Comprehensive Plan's individual chapters created by the Town Planning Department and developed a style and color guide in collaboration with the Planning Department and Comprehensive Plan Committee. We created an Executive Summary, and developed infographics to convey key statistics, data, and information. AKRF also developed a GIS map figure template and formatted Town GIS maps. Other work included editing the text of each chapter for consistency and readability, updating socioeco- nomic chapter data, and publishing digital and hard copies of final comp plan document. Lastly, AKRF assisted the Planning Department in reviewing their Comprehensive Plan Update pursuant to New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) requirements. We evaluated the goals and recommendations of the update in the context of the Town's existing and anticipated future conditions and resources to determine the potential for impacts. AKRF completed the Full Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2, and 3 on behalf of the Town of Southold Planning and Town Boards, working closely with the Town's Planning Department. We analyzed potential impacts for a range of technical areas including agricultural, aesthetic, cultural, transportation, and socioeconomic resources. Southold Gas Station -SEQRA Review AKRF assisted the Town of Southold with the SEQRA review of Site Plan Application for a proposed Gas station and Convenience Store at the corner of Youngs Avenue and Route 48 (where the Tidy Car Camper business is now located), in the Town of Southold, NY RFP for HIS Preparation For Strong's Storage Buildings hamlet of Southold. AKRF will provide review and comment on the Site Pan Application, and help the Town decide on the appropriate SEQRA determination. Vineyard View Transportation and Safety Review, Greenport, NY In an extremely tight timeframe, AKRF conducted a transpor- tation and safety review on behalf of the Town of Southold Department of Planning of the proposed 50 -unit Vineyard View residential affordable housing project at 62600 Suffolk County Route 48 in the hamlet of Greenport. Specific concerns related to transportation safety were assessed, including a dedicated left turn lane from the county road, vehicular crash history in the vicinity of the site, site distances at the driveway, and transit, bicycle and pedestrian activity and access. AKRF provided an assessment and recommendations memorandum to the Town summarizing the review. Mattituck Love Lane Safety and Traffic Engineering Study, Mattituck, NY AKRF assisted the Town of Southold Engineering Department with safety and traffic engineering studies for the Love Lane commercial area in the Hamlet of Mattituck. For this study, peak season traffic counts were collected at several area intersections and analyzed for existing conditions, and for three different safety alternatives. Recent crash data were also analyzed and supplemented with field observations. AKRF was instructed to analyze a roundabout and traffic signal alternative, and develop a third alternative that reconfigured the Love Lane and Route 25 intersection to improve safety for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians without a new traffic signal or roundabout. AKRF completed a draft study and concept drawings of the three alternatives and presented them to the New York State Department of Transportation and Suffolk County Department of Public Works. AKRF subsequently presented them at a public meeting after agency review. Southold New Suffolk Parking Study, New Suffolk, NY AKRF was responsible for a parking and traffic circulation study of New Suffolk Hamlet Center for the Town of Southold Engineering Department. Culloden Point Review, Block Island Sound, East Hampton, NY AKRF prepared an EIS for a proposed 250 -acre residential sub - division of this located on the coast of Block Island Sound in a largely rural area. Key issues included the project cluster plan and open space preservation proposals, runoff and the potential for impacts on surface waters and the site's 32 acres of wetlands, impacts of septic systems on groundwater, and the potential for impacts on wildlife, including a number of endangered species. The plan was approved in Spring 1994 and the EIS served as a model for the Town of East Hampton. Tuxedo Farms, Towns of Tuxedo and Sloatsburg, NY Since 1995, AKRF has worked with the Related Companies on the development of the Tuxedo Farms (formerly Tuxedo Reserve) Planned Integrated Development in the Towns of Tuxedo and Sloatsburg, NY. We prepared a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement, Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, and Final Environmental Impact Statement for the project. Recent modifications to the program required further State Environmental Quality Review analysis and AKRF prepared a Technical Memorandum including supplemental fiscal and school impact analyses. The essence of Tuxedo Farms is to create a traditional neighborhood design community that meets today's housing needs by providing a range of building types in walkable neighborhoods. The conservation - oriented master plan concept includes compact residential neighborhoods offering 1,609 units of detached, attached, and multi - family dwellings, including 288 units of age- restricted senior housing. The Tuxedo Farms community will also include 103,000 square feet of neighborhood retail and commercial, recreational, and community amenity uses — including the centerpiece of the community, the 44,000 square foot Village Commons. Town ofSouthold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings In addition, the Tuxedo Farms master plan identifies primary conservation areas for the protection of wetlands, flood plains, waterbodies, steep slopes, mature woodlands, critical wildlife habitat, and sites of historic, cultural or archaeological significance. Of the approximately 2,300 -acre Tuxedo Farms property, 1,740 acres would remain primarily in a natural and undeveloped state as open space, preserving scenic and environmental qualities of the land. In October 2022, the Town of Tuxedo Town Board unanimously adopted the amended findings statement for the Tuxedo Farms project. Wyandanch Rising Initiative, Hamlet of Wyandanch Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA), Town of Babylon, NY AKRF was retained by the Town of Babylon to prepare a blight study, market study, Urban Renewal Plan, BOA Program Step 2 Nomination, and a GEIS, which together constitute a redevel- opment and revitalization plan for downtown Wyandanch. The work included an assessment of existing conditions along a 2 -mile stretch of Straight Path in the core area of the hamlet. The plan also provided key land use and zoning recommendations, with the intention of redeveloping the area with transit - oriented, mixed, higher- density uses. The project stemmed from a community -based visioning process known as "Wyandanch Rising." The first step in the project was to document blighted condi- tions in the project area. AKRF performed a visual assessment of data related to crime, property ownership, infrastructure capacity, zoning, and traffic. Once the area was determined to meet blight criteria, a market analysis was initiated with the goal of determining demand for additional housing, retail, office, and industrial activities in downtown Wyandanch. Seven strategic sites were identified for revitalization, and market -based recommendations were prepared for the redevelopment of those sites. The market analysis and findings were presented to the Town Supervisor and to local residents at a public information meeting. Ultimately, the market analysis resulted in a projected build -out scenario, which was analyzed in the GEIS. The GEIS also evaluated the potential impacts of the final land use and zoning recommendations and urban design concepts. The final land use plan called for rezoning the entire corridor to allow denser mixed -use development and a more pedestrian friendly environment. The location of the Wyandanch train station in the core of the downtown area presented opportuni- ties for transit - oriented development, including a public plaza and a multi -modal transportation center. Additional recom- mendations included the relocation of existing uses to a new "community facilities hub," development of affordable housing over street -level retail, and removal of blighted properties and inappropriate land uses, such as a concrete batch plant, from highly visible locations along the corridor. The Town adopted the final plan in May 2009 and is currently in Step 3 of the BOA Program, aimed at site design and development of a form -based code to implement the land use recommenda- tions. As part of the Brownfields Smart Growth "Spotlight Communities" Initiative, AKRF assisted the Town in identifying potential funding sources and presenting to State agencies at a Town- sponsored workshop in March 2009 to help leverage funding for the overall Wyandanch effort. To conceptualize a local and regional identity for Wyandanch as a cultural arts destination, AKRF was also retained by the Town of Babylon to profile the cultural economy and arts scene, analyze opportunities for the expansion of the Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings cultural economy, and quantify the impact of cultural arts as an economic generator. We then identified strategies to incorporate public art into new development and public spaces, developed a process for coordinating community - wide cultural arts programs and activities, and prepared the roadmap for a Wyandanch Cultural Arts District. For the BOA Step 3 Implementation, AKRF was awarded a contract to prepare the final BOA Plan— including the Implementation Strategy and New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Compliance— for submission to the New York State Department of State ( NYSDOS). The docu- ment included a description of the specific techniques that will be used to ensure that BOA Plan's objectives for the proposed Wyandanch BOA and Strategic Sites are achieved, and will be the first of its kind since the inception of the BOA Program. AKRF worked closely with NYSDOS to develop the format and requirements for this first of its kind document. The Plan includes the specific techniques, range of projects, local management structure, and other actions that are necessary to achieve the desired revitalization objectives in the proposed Wyandanch BOA, with actions categorized and described in priority order to include the short, immediate, and long -term private and public actions, and investments necessary to redevelop the area or achieve the desired changes. AKRF also assisted the Town with the preparation of the BOA Designation documentation, and the Wyandanch BOA was officially designated by NYSDOS. Development resulting from this planning work is underway, with the new Intermodal parking facility and several private development buildings completed and now occupied. Wyandanch Intermodal Transit Facility, Babylon, NY The Town of Babylon proposed a new intermodal transit facility in the hamlet of Wyandanch, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York. AKRF directed the preparation of an EA for the intermodal facility, with Mr. Holley serving as Principal -in- Charge. The document that was prepared under NEPA for FTA would allow the intermodal transit facility to utilize federal funding opportunities. AKRF oversaw the NEPA work, preparing written documentation, reviewing analyses, and coordinating directly with the Town and FTA review staff. This work included detailed existing condition surveys of land use and demographic information, which included identifying specific cohorts like senior population, zero / low vehicle households, low- income communities, and other demographic characteristics. The analysis of the effects of the proposed project on environmental justice communities was also undertaken as part of this work. The EA received a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in September 2010. Prior to the NEPA EA, Mr. Holley served as principal for AKRF's participation in a number of earlier studies for the area as part of a project team, including development of a transit - oriented development plan, preparation of a New York State Brownfield Opportunities Area (BOA) application and a Generic EIS assessing that plan, and preparation of a feasibility study for the intermodal facility. Heartland Business Center, Town of Islip, Edgewood, NY AKRF prepared an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Edgewood Land, L.P., for the proposed Heartland Business Center expansion project on an 87 -acre tract of land which was purchased by the developer from the Town of Islip. The EIS was prepared pursuant to SEQRA, with the Town of Islip as lead agency for the environmental review. The project site is located in the Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Special Groundwater Protection Area (SGPA). This designation was made pursuant to Article 55 of the State Environmental Conservation Laws. The site is largely wooded and adjacent to the Edgewood State Preserve, which is state -owned open space. To the south and east is an industrial and commercial business center that generates substantial traffic. The project involved the mapping and construction of a new public road, to be known as Wilshire Boulevard, and the infrastructure necessary to allow for the development of the property with up to 1.3 million square feet of floor area. Because of the location of the project site, approximately 20 percent of the site must be preserved in its natural state in perpetuity. The EIS addressed the full range of environmental analyses, with the primary issues of concern examined in the EIS focused on the analyses of potential impacts to traffic, infrastructure, cultural resources, natural resources, economic impacts and benefits, and noise. The Town of Islip approved the project, which has been fully constructed and is operating. Solomon Schechter Day School of Nassau County (SSDS), Village of Old Westbury, NY The Solomon Schechter Day School retained AKRF to prepare a Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAR a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), and Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), in conformance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), for the proposed development of a 1,200- seat private day school, the Solomon Schechter Day School (SSDS). As proposed, the school would serve grades pre -K through 12 on a 40 -acre project site, located at 225 North Store Hill Town of Southold, NY RFP for HIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Road (the north service road for the Long Island Expressway) and Powells Lane, which lies within two towns —North Hempstead and Oyster Bay. The site is bordered on the south by North Store Hill Road, on the north and west by the State University of New York Old Westbury, and on the east by three residential properties and a vacant parcel. Located in a Residence B 4 District, as defined in the Village of Old Westbury Zoning Ordinance, the development of a school in this zoning district would require a special permit from the Village of Old Westbury Board of Zoning Appeals. The request for this special permit, by SSDS as the applicant, is the action that prompted environmental review in accordance with the regulations SEQRA. Although a school is generally regarded as compatible with residential and open space uses such as those found in the surrounding community, the proposed building and grounds would form a new type of development in a relatively natural site, the new structure may represent a divergence from the current built form of the neighborhood, and school opera- tions, including access to and from the site, will add a new level of activity to the neighborhood. For these reasons, a Full EAF was required, which revealed that the proposed project may have significant adverse environmental impacts on wetlands, groundwater quality, surface water, vegetation and wildlife, agricultural land resources, aesthetic resources, cultural resources, open space, traffic and transportation, noise, land use, community services, demographics, and socioeconomic conditions. Additionally, construction impacts related to steep slopes and potential for erosion are additional concerns. SSDS proposed that the school would be constructed in two phases. Phase One construction would serve 1,000 students, and Phase Two would serve an additional 200 students, and also provide a swimming pool, a pre -K area, and additional classrooms to the elementary, middle, and high schools. AKRF prepared the FEAF, DEIS, and FEIS covering the range of environmental analyses and concerns, in compliance with SEQRA, with the preparation of the FEIS being prepared to respond to the written and verbal comments made by the Village of Old Westbury, its Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), interested and involved agencies, and the public regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), published in June 2000. During the course of its preparation, the FEIS was revised to respond to additional comments received at BZA public meetings in November 2000 and February 2001, as well as written comments received from the BZA and its consultants, and other interested and involved agencies, concerning the completeness of the analyses presented and to address issues related to site access, site layout, and screening of the proposed facility from surrounding neighbors. In 2002, the FEIS was accepted as complete by the Village of Old Westbury and the BZA. New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDQ, EIS and ULURP Actions for East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) Project, New York NY AKRF prepared an EIS, Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) applications, and waterfront permits for the East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) project. In response to Hurricane Sandy and the need to increase coastal resiliency, the City proposed this integrated flood protection system for the purposes of reducing coastal flooding and improving coastal and social infrastructure along an approximately 2.4 -mile stretch of Manhattan's East River waterfront between Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Montgomery Street on the south and East 23rd Street on the north. To implement the project, the City is proposing to enter into a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to accept $335 million in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG -DR) Funds. Because of the federal funding, the New York City Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the Lead Agency for conducting the environmental review requirements in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks) is the Lead Agency for the EIS under SEQRA /CEQR). To create the proposed flood protection system the City proposes to install floodwalls and raise East River and Stuyvesant Cove parks with new elevated bulkheads to create a raised and reconstructed parkland. Key issues examined in the EIS included potential impacts during construction, open space and parklands, streets and pedestrian circulation, land use, visual corridors and urban design, historic and archaeo- logical resources, natural resources, and infrastructure systems with three new pedestrian bridges including a flyover bridge to address waterfront access constraints at East 14th Street. Another key issue was managing upland stormwater flow during storm events when outfall tide gates would be closed which was addressed through the in -line storage and tempo- rary tanks. ULURP actions included the need for land acquisi- tion and a zoning text amendment. Waterfront permitting also include New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and United States Army Corps of Engineers. The environmental review and ULURP processes were successfully completed in 2019. Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge EIS, New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA), South Nyack and Tarrytown, NY The Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, which opened to traffic in 2017, is a $4 billion twin -span replacement for the three -mile Tappan Zee Bridge across the Hudson River. Moving 140,000 vehicles each day, the bridge is a vital conduit for travelers and commuters in the Lower Hudson Valley. After ten years of project development by others, AKRF was selected to lead the environmental review process at a critical point when the project was fast - tracked by President Barack Obama as one of 14 high - priority infrastructure projects across the country. Following a robust public review, and under an accelerated timeframe that set the standard for NEPA environmental streamlining, AKRF prepared the Final Environmental Impact Statement in three months with the overall schedule resulting in a Record of Decision fewer than 11 months following the Notice of Intent. Our analyses covered the full range of issues associated with a major bridge replacement project, including noise, air quality, ecology, water quality, and construc- tion impacts. State and federal permits were procured that allowed bridge construction to begin, and we proceeded to design and implement studies to offset or mitigate impacts that became permit conditions to allow the bridge project to proceed. Compensatory mitigation projects included creation of Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings a 65- foot -wide, 1,000- foot -long channel at Gay's Point to improve water quality and biological diversity through better circulation; the design and implementation of green infrastruc- ture practices at a local high school; and an oyster restoration program that provided habitat to offset dredging impacts, including the coordination of an Oyster Working Group. Additionally, the federally endangered shortnose sturgeon and Atlantic sturgeon are found in this region of the Hudson River. Scientists performed sturgeon conservation research and monitoring, including a two -year mobile tracking study and monitoring of acoustic - tagged sturgeon at the bridge site and other parts of the river during pile driving, dredging, and demolition. AKRF has also performed technical reviews of bridge demoli- tion plans, the Piermont Marsh sedimentation monitoring scope, and benthic invertebrate monitoring in the dredge footprint. We continue to provide NEPA /SEQRA analysis and documentation on numerous projects for the new bridge. References Town of Southold Heather Lanza, AICP, Director of Planning Town of Southold NY Phone: (631) 765 -1938 Email: heather .lanza @town.southold.ny.us Mark Terry, AICP, Assistant Town Planning Director Town of Southold Phone: (631) 765 -1938 Email: mark.terry @town.southold.ny.us Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Michael Collins, PE, Town Engineer Town of Southold Phone: (631) 765 -1560 Email: michael.collins @town.southold.ny.us Hamlet of Wyandanch (Town of Babylon) Jonathan Keyes (Former Director of Downtown Revitalization, Town of Babylon), Currently, Director of Downtown and Transit - Oriented Development, Suffolk County Department of Economic Development & Planning Phone: (631) 853 -6032 Email: Jonathan .Keyes @suffolkcountyny.gov New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC), East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) Project Eric Ilijevich, Deputy Director, Coastal Resiliency Design New York City Department of Design and Construction Phone: (718) 391 -1859 Email: ilijevier @ddc.nyc.gov Thu -Loan Dinh PE, Assistant Commissioner New York City Department of Design and Construction Phone: (718) 391 -1050, Email: dinhth @ddc.nyc.gov New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA), Tappan Zee Bridge EIS Elizabeth Novak, Director of Transportation Planning and Environmental Services New York State Thruway Authority Phone: (518) 436 -3046 Email: elizabeth.novak @thruway.ny.gov Background Education MS, Columbia University, Metallurgical Engineering and Chemical Metallurgy, 1986 BA, Willamette University, Chemistry (ACS Certified), Mathematics, and Physics, 1983 Universidad de Madrid, 1978 Universite de Nice, 1978 Licenses /Certifications Intensive Transportation Seminars Years of Experience 38 years in the industry 37 years with AKRF Town of Southold, NY RFP for HIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Stephen Holley Project Management Team and SEQRA Planning Stephen Holley, Senior Vice President, Has Extensive Experience in Environmental Review involving the Preparation of Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) in Conformance With the Environmental Review Procedures Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and New York City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR). Stephen's Broad Background also includes Comprehensive Plans and Other Planning Studies and analysis of Land Use, Environmental Justice, air Quality, Noise, Hazardous Materials, Natural Resources, infrastructure, Project alternatives, Construction Impacts, and Mitigation. Relevant Experience Town of Southold, SEQRA Review of Southold Comprehensive Plan, Southold, NY AKRF assisted the Town of Southold Planning Department with performing review of their Comprehensive Plan Update pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). AKRF evaluated the goals and recommendations of the update in the context of the Town's existing and anticipated future conditions and resources to determine the potential for any impacts. In accordance with SEQRA, AKRF completed the Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) Parts 1, 2, and 3 on behalf of the Town of Southold Planning and Town Boards, working closely with the Town's Planning Department. AKRF analyzed potential impacts for a range of technical areas including agricultural, aesthetic, cultural, transportation, and socioeconomic resources. Mr. Holley served as Principal -in- Charge for this effort, overseeing AKRF staff and providing input and QA /QC review of work products. Town of Southold, Southold Comprehensive Plan Transportation and Infrastructure Chapter, Southold, NY AKRF was responsible for the preparation of the draft comprehensive plan transportation and infrastructure chapter for the Town of Southold. Mr. Holley served as a project advisor on this effort, overseeing AKRF "s staff and providing input and QA/ QC review of work products. AKRF's responsibilities included the management of GIS data collection, analysis, and mapping, overseeing the preparation of the chapter, and presenting the chapter to the Planning Board, Transportation Committee, and Town Board. AKRF staff also attended public outreach events to present the draft chapter and engage the public to gather input to further refine these sections of the Town's Comprehensive Plan. East Farmingdale Form -Based Code SEQRA Review, Town Of Babylon, NY AKRF was retained by the Town of Babylon to prepare a Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for the proposed Form Based Code (FBC) developed for the hamlet of East Farmingdale. The FBC is part of a larger effort by the Town to improve and revitalize the Route 110 Corridor through implementation of Bus Rapid Transit and mixed -use Transit - Oriented Development. The hamlet is centered on the soon to be re- opened Long Island Railroad Station and will become a critical link in both north - south and east -west transit on Long Island. Mr. Holley served as Principal -in- Charge for this effort, which began by working with the FBC design team to understand the Plan's goals as well as its potential practical impacts, including the potential build -out of the new zoning. The GEIS addressed potential impacts to the traffic and transportation Stephen Holley Project Management Team and SEQRA Planning system, sewer and water systems as well as the needed remediation of site - specific environmental contamination. AKRF had previously prepared due diligence reports on the East Farmingdale area in preparation for the development of the FBC. Mr. Holley served as Principal -in- Charge for this effort, overseeing AKRF staff and providing input and QA /QC review of work products. New York City Department of Design and Construction, EIS and ULURP Actions for East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, New York NY The New York City's East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) Project has a goal is to deliver a 2.4- mile -long coastal flood protection system interwoven with existing parks and cityscapes in Lower Manhattan's most vulnerable neighborhoods. AKRF prepared an EIS, Uniform Land Use Review Procedure ( ULURP) applications, and waterfront permits forthe ESCR project. Key issues examined in the EIS included potential impacts during construction, open space and parklands, streets and pedestrian circulation, land use, visual corridors and urban design, historic and archaeological resources, natural resources, and infrastructure systems. As a lead planner working on the EIS, Stephen assisted with the management and organization of the EIS document, led the public and agency outreach for the EIS, prepared portions of the construction analyses and the Community and Agency Coordination Chapter of the EIS, coordinated various analyses of AKRF's in -house project team, interfaced with city agency clients, and coordinated both agency and public review processes. He has long- standing relationships with the agencies involved with the project, and maintains a good working relationship with these entities. Suffolk County 2035 Comprehensive Master Plan, Suffolk County, NY Mr. Holley served as the Principal -in- Charge for AKRF's work to prepare the Suffolk County Comprehensive Master Plan 2035 (SCCMP 2035) and companion executive summary document for the Suffolk County Department of Planning and Economic Development. The plan addressed a wide range of issues affecting Suffolk County residents; changing demographics, Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings shifting patterns for economic development; transportation challenges; environmental concerns regarding agricultural land and water resources; and quality of life issues. One of the most effective means of addressing the wide variety of issues facing Suffolk County today, and well into the future, will be to develop the sustainable "Smart Growth" strategies outlined in the comprehensive master plan. These strategies will be essential to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for Suffolk County. This is the first new comprehensive plan for Suffolk County to be formally adopted by the County Legislature in over 40 years. The Framework for the Future Suffolk County Comprehensive Master Plan 2035 was formally adopted in July 2015. Brownfield Opportunty Areas (BOA) Program Srvices and Wyandanch BOA Step 3 for the Town of Babylon, Wyandanch, NY Mr. Holley served as the Principal -in- Charge on these two projects, providing oversight and quality control for the analyses and written materials. A significant portion of the project involved public outreach and public involvement, with AKRF attending meetings to provide technical support and information to the public. AKRF was responsible for coordi- nating all aspects of the BOA Grant consulting services and technical assistance for the Wyandanch downtown revitaliza- tion initiative. We helped streamline the environmental and public review processes related to the BOA Program, Urban Renewal Law, and State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). AKRF also packaged all of the required documenta- tion as the Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan, which included preparation of blight and market studies, a BOA Step 2 Nomination, an Urban Renewal Plan, a Generic EIS, and recommendations for changes to the Town's current zoning code and preliminary site layouts with design standards. During the BOA Step 3, AKRF assisted the town on this large - scale area -wide planning project. A significant portion of the project involved public outreach and public involvement, with AKRF attending meetings to provide technical support and information to the public. AKRF was responsible for coordi- nating all aspects of the BOA Grant consulting services and technical assistance for the Wyandanch downtown revitaliza- tion initiative. As Principal, Stephen Holley provided oversight and quality control for the analyses and written materials Education BS, Clemson University, Civil Engineering, 1998 Licenses /Certifications Professional Engineer, NY- 081939 Road Safety Professional 1, Transportation Professional Certification Board Professional Memberships Institute of Transportation Engineers American Society of Civil Engineers American Society of Highway Engineers New York City Chapter Infrastructure Council, Urban Land Institute Years of Experience 25 years in the industry 7 years with AKRF Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Matthew T. Carmody, PE, RSP1 Project Management Team and Traffic Engineering Matthew T. Carmody, PE, RSP1 Is a Vice President With Experience in the Management and performance of Transportation Engineering and Planning Services. He Has Worked on Numerous Transportation Studies, Environmental assessments and Impact Statements, Master and Comprehensive Plans, Corridor Studies, and Design Projects Throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, and His Widespread Experience includes Traffic, Pedestrians, Bicycles, Transit, and Parking. Matthew Specializes in Transportation Safety, and He Has Conducted Crash analysis and Mitigation Studies for Vehicles, Pedestrians and Bicycles, Participated in the Development of Road Safety audit Guidelines, and Managed Safe Routes to School Engineering Studies. He Has Provided Transportation Engineering Support on Street Complete Street Design Projects. Relevant Experience Town of Southold TIS and SEQRA Reviews, Southold, NY Matthew Carmody has conducted traffic and safety reviews on behalf of the Town Planning Department for projects undergoing SEQRA review. As project manager, he oversaw review of Traffic Impact Study (TIS) documents by other consultants, which involved verifying the technical analysis results in context with the local roadway network. Matthew made additional recommendations to improve safety for trips generated by the projects for bicycle and walking transportation modes, which were not considered in the original TIS documents. Southold Comprehensive Plan SEQRA Review, Southold, NY AKRF assisted the Town of Southold Planning Department with performing review of their Comprehensive Plan Update pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). AKRF evaluated the goals and recommendations of the update in the context of the Town's existing and anticipated future conditions and resources to determine the potential for any impacts. In accordance with SEQRA, AKRF completed the Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) Parts 1, 2, and 3 on behalf of the Town of Southold Planning and Town Boards, working closely with the Town's Planning Department. AKRF analyzed potential impacts for a range of technical areas including agricultural, aesthetic, cultural, transportation, and socioeconomic resources. Matthew Carmody participated in the environmental review of the transportation component of the Comprehensive Plan. Southold Comprehensive Plan Transportation and Infrastructure Chapter, Southold, NY Matthew Carmody was responsible for the preparation of the draft comprehensive plan transportation and infrastructure chapter for the Town of Southold. Matthew's responsibilities included the management of GIS data collection, analysis, and mapping, overseeing the preparation of the chapter, and presenting the chapter to the Planning Board, Transportation Committee, and Town Board. He also attended public outreach events to present the draft chapter and engage the public to gather input. Matthew T. Carmody, PE, RSP1 Project Management Team and Traffic Engineering Smithtown Comprehensive Plan & SEQRA, Smithtown, NY Matthew Carmody is a Task Leader responsible for developing the hamlet transportation plans and hamlet sidewalk and safety plans. Matthew managed the development of GIS maps inventorying multimodal transportation networks including surface, rail and waterborne transportation, crash and safety analyses, and recommendations for improvements that have synergies with the land use planning and economic development strategies. The Comprehensive Plan was finalized and is currently undergoing environmental review under SEQRA. Matthew is responsible for leading the traffic and transportation studies and drafting the Transportation and Parking Chapters in the Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement. Village of Mamaroneck Transportation Engineering On- Call, Mamaroneck, NY AKRF is contracted by the Village of Mamaroneck to provide on -call transportation planning and engineering services to the Village. AKRF's role is to field requests from the Mayor, Village Manager's Office, Engineer, Planner, and Traffic Board to conduct safety, traffic calming, school safety, and Complete Street studies in support of the Village's Safe Street initiative and Vision Zero policy, and review private applicant traffic and parking studies and provide testimony to Village Trustee, Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals as needed. Matthew Carmody is the Project Manager for the contract. His responsibilities include coordinating tasks with the Mayor, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager, Village Engineer, and Village Planner, and scoping out transportation planning and traffic engineering studies to support Village initiatives to improve walkability, safety, and biking near schools and in dense residential neighborhoods. Matthew appeared on the Mayor's television program the "Tom Murphy Show" to discuss the importance of pedestrian safety on the Village's streets. He has led such diverse efforts as a study to reduce cut through and speeding traffic in a neighborhood near Rye Neck High School, developing a list of pedestrian safety improvements for the large elementary school called the Mamaroneck Avenue School in the downtown and estimating the costs so the Village could apply for a Community Block Development Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Grant, participated in walkability assessment tours, provided safety recommendations to reduce speeding on streets in the Washingtonville neighborhood, and coordinated with the Westchester County Department of Transportation and Public Works on a school crosswalk at a County- maintained traffic signal. Traffic Consultant, Clarkstown, NY AKRF is providing transportation planning, traffic engineering, and public outreach services to the Town of Clarkstown in support of its Complete Streets Policy. As the Town Traffic Consultant, AKRF's responsibilities include performing transportation studies on behalf of the Town Planning Department and reviewing site plans and environmental assessments from a traffic standpoint to ensure that capacity analyses, parking, site access and egress, and internal site circulation issues are adequately and correctly addressed in reports that are submitted to the Town. Matthew Carmody, as Project Manager, assisted the Town of Clarkstown with Complete Streets transportation studies and training. Matthew drafted a guide for the Complete Streets Committee to use for project selection and complete streets improvements such as pedestrian safety treatments, traffic calming, and walking and biking improvements. He has conducted Complete Streets studies for the Town which have addressed speeding and walkability issues. Matthew conducted a training course for the volunteer members of the Complete Streets Committee on how to use the Town of Clarkstown Complete Streets guide, conduct field assessments to identify safety and mobility issues and opportunities, and select and document complete street projects. Mattituck Love Lane Safety and Traffic Engineering Study, Southold, NY Matthew Carmody was the Project Manager for a safety and mobility study in the Hamlet of Mattituck. He oversaw the project on behalf of the Town Engineering Department, and presented various improvement concepts to the Suffolk County Department of Public Works and New York State Department of Transportation. Matthew led the tabulation of crash /safety studies, traffic counts, development of Complete Streets intersection and corridor improvements, analysis of a roundabout and signalized intersection alternatives, and coordination meetings with the Town. He also presented the project alternatives at a public meeting to gather input. Education MS, Lehigh University, Biology, 1984 BS, Lehigh University, Environmental Science and Resource Management, 1981 Sandy Collins Senior Vice President, Natural Resources & Permitting Sandy Collins is a Senior Vice President specializing in natural resources assessments and local, state, and federal permit compliance for energy, transportation, land use planning, and water resources projects. She has also conducted ecological studies and permitting for major waterfront parks, coastal resiliency and adaptation studies, art installations, and other civic projects. She is responsible for preparing and overseeing the preparation of natural resource analyses for EISs in compliance with NEPA, SEQRA, and CEQR. Her technical expertise includes aquatic and terrestrial biota surveys, wetlands assessments, and rare, threatened, or endangered species surveys. Relevant Experience New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Bay Park Conveyance Project EIS and Permitting, Mineola, NY The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a Finding of No Significant Impact in 2020 for the Bay Park Conveyance Project on Long Island, which the agency is partially funding through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program as part of the Western Bays Resiliency Initiative. This initiative will help reduce damage from flooding and coastal storm surge via effective floodplain management and saltmarsh health through Years of Experience improved water quality in Long Island's Western Bays. AKRF prepared the Environmental 38 years in the industry Assessment and permit applications submitted to the USACE and NYCDEC for the project as part of the design and planning team retained by Nassau County Department of 21 years with AKRF Public Works. In 2021, the project was awarded a $71.8 million federal grant through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Sandy Collins was the project manager. Salt Marsh Restoration at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, Islip, NY AKRF provided natural resources consulting services for post Hurricane Sandy salt marsh restoration work at three national wildlife refuges on Long Island: Seatuck, Wertheim, and Lido Beach. At the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge in Shirley, NY, geotechnical engineering services were also needed to replace an existing double - barrel culvert along a service road. The service road at Wertheim runs parallel to and on the south side of the Long Island Railroad, in Shirley, where both cross the Yaphank Creek as it flows south towards Bellport Bay. The existing culvert beneath the existing roadway consists of two 24 -inch corrugated metal pipes; these pipes are being replaced with a new precast concrete arch culvert which will allow passage of fish to move up and down the creek. AKRF provided continuous engineering oversight of the subsurface explorations performed on both side of the existing culvert, for providing recommendations to the culvert manufacturer regarding construction recommenda- tions. AKRF also provided recommendations regarding the construction of the culvert, and methods to protect against scour of the culvert foundations after construction is completed. Sandy Collins was repsonsible for obtaining approval for the sediment sampling plan from the NYSDEC snd preparing the Joint Application for permits submiited to the USACE, NYSDEC and the NYS Department of State. Waterfront Rehabilitation and Improvements at USCG Stations at Jones Beach, and Shinnecock, NY, Fire Island, Staten Island, NY, and Sandy Hook, NY & NJ AKRF provided environmental permitting services for the repair and rehabilitate shorefront facilities at these five stations. These projects were undertaken in response to damage sustained by Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. The repairs and Town of Southold, NY RFP for HIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Sandy Collins Senior Vice President, Natural Resources & Permitting improvements are needed to maintain the current missions of the stations, ensure resiliency for future storm events and to bring the station into conformance with current USCG support facility standards of five USCG stations. Services included: natural resources and permitting, Section 7 consultation, coastal zone consistency assessment, sediment sampling and dredged material management, arborist services, and stormwater compliance. Ms. Collins was AKRF's lead, working on permitting and regulatory issues associated with rehabilita- tion and improvement activities at the five stations. Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Nyack & Tarrytown, NY AKRF led the development of a multifaceted and complex EIS under a very aggressive schedule. AKRF also led the environmental permitting task and coordination with the selected Design -Build team to complete the NYSDEC 401 Water Quality Certification and Tidal Wetlands permit, the USCG Bridge Permit and Section 10 and Section 404 permits. FHWA served as lead agency and NYSDOT and the NYSTA served as joint lead agencies for this project. Sandy Collins was responsible for water resources, Essential Fish Habitat assessment, and construction and operational analyses during NEPA environmental review of the bridge replacement, which includes a shared -use path for cyclists and pedestrians. She provided assistance during construction by reviewing changes in construction methods proposed by the design -build team with respect to water quality impacts as well as construction monitoring reports. Brooklyn Bridge Park Phase I ESA and EIS, Brooklyn, NY The transformation of six obsolete piers and a defunct ship- ping and storage complex into the 1.3 -mile, 85 -acre Brooklyn Bridge Park along the East River waterfront in New York City. AKRF has been involved in planning and designing the award - winning park since its inception. Sandy Collins was responsible for the preparation of the natural resources and water quality assessments for the EIS, including analyses of potential water quality issues associ- ated with the operation of a proposed marina, and prepared the Joint Application for submission to the USACE New York District and the NYSDEC to permit the in -water construc- tion activities and shoreline modifications required for the development of the park project. She continues to provide permitting assistance to the park as it develops. Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Governor's Office of Storm Recovery, Living Breakwaters - Coastal and Social Resiliency Initiatives forTottenville Shoreline, Staten Island, NY The Coastal and Social Resiliency Initiatives for the Tottenville Shoreline comprise two resiliency initiatives, the Living Breakwaters Project (Breakwaters Project) and Tottenville Shoreline Protection Project (Shoreline Project); being designed to reduce wave energy and coastal erosion along the shoreline in Tottenville while enhancing ecosystems and shoreline access and use. AKRF prepared the EIS for the project in accordance with NEPA and SEQRA and prepared the Joint Application for the project. Sandy Collins was the task leader for the natural resources, floodplain and infrastructure impact assessments and lead the preparation of the Joint Application. She coordinated the devel- opment of a seasonal fish, benthic macroinvertebrate, water quality and sediment sampling plan for the project with state and federal agencies, and assisted GOSR with consultations under the Coastal Management Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Magnuson- Stevens Act. Sandy continues to provide regulatory and permitting consulting services for this project. NYCEDC, Rockaway Boardwalk Reconstruction, Far Rockaway, NY AKRF was a part of a team working with NYCEDC and NYC Parks to provide engineering and design services related to the repair of damage to the Rockaway Beach boardwalk caused by Hurricane Sandy, as well as the implementation of resiliency measures. The project was funded by a HUD Community Development Block Grant funds for disaster recovery (CDBG -DR), and incorporated various resiliency elements, making the boardwalk able to withstand storm and tidal forces which will impact the coastline in future years. The Project site is approximately 4.7 Miles of shoreline in the Rockaways. In addition, the project improved beach access where there is no boardwalk. The design of the replacement boardwalk included a baffle -wall underneath the boardwalk to control sand migration and help to protect the adjacent community. AKRF prepared the environmental review documents consistent with NEPA, SEQRA, and CEQR. AKRF also prepared the Joint Application for permit under the NYSDEC tidal wetlands and coastal erosion management regulations for the phases of the boardwalk construction. Sandy Collins was the project manager responsible for conducting the natural resources assessment for the environmental review and for preparing the Joint Applications for permit of the various boardwalk replacement segments for submission to the NYSDEC and USACE. Education MS, Syracuse University, Civil Engineering, 1985 BS, Clarkson University, Civil Engineering, 1983 Licenses /Certifications Professional Engineer, NY - 16 073934 Professional Engineer, CT - PEN.0018603 OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Professional Memberships Member, National Society of Professional Engineers, National and Connecticut Chapters Member, American Society of Civil Engineers, National and Connecticut Chapters Member; Council Member, Connecticut Business & Industry Association, Environmental Policies Council Michelle Lapin, PE Senior Vice President, Hazardous Materials Assessment & Remediation / Environmental Engineering Michelle Lapin, PE is a Senior Vice President with experience in the assessment and remediation of hazardous waste issues. She leads the firm's Hazardous Materials group and offers extensive experience providing strategic planning and management for clients. Michelle has been responsible for the administration of technical solutions to contaminated soil, groundwater, air and geotechnical problems. Her other duties have included technical and report review, proposal writing, scheduling, budgeting, and acting as liaison between clients and regulatory agencies, and project coordina- tion with federal, state, and local authorities. Many of her assignments have involved the preparation, or directing and overseeing the preparation, of environmental site assessments, and groundwater analyses for Environmental Impact Statements being prepared in compliance with SEQRA, NEPA, and /or CEQR. Michelle's hydrogeologic experience includes groundwater investigations, formula- tion and administration of groundwater monitoring programs and remediation throughout the Northeast. Her experience with groundwater contamination includes Level B hazardous waste site investigations; leaking underground storage tank studies, including hazardous soil removal and disposal and associated soil and water issues; soil gas /vapor intrusion surveys; and wetlands issues. She is experienced in coordinating and monitoring field programs concerning hazardous waste cell closures. She has directed hundreds of Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III investigations and remediations, many of them in conjunction with developers, law firms, lending institutions, and national retail chains. Michelle is also experienced in the cleanup of contaminated properties under Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) and Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) regulations. Relevant Experience New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Geotechnical On -call Contract, Various Locations, NY This contract consists of subsurface exploration and preparation of Geotechnical Reports for projects lead by the Infrastructure and Public Buildings Divisions of DDC in the 5 boroughs of New York City. AKRF provides Geotechnical Special Inspection oversight for subsurface explorations related to new sewer construction, installation of water mains, and construction of new buildings and additions /expansions to existing buildings. Board Member, New York City Michelle Lapin is the contract executive for this contract and is responsible for Brownfield Partnership managing geotechnical explorations for capital improvement projects. She reviews client deliverables including DDC's "Record of Boring" drawings, laboratory data, Years of Experience and geotechnical data reports for each project, making sure they meet NYCDDC 37 years in the industry requirements. 29 years with AKRF Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY AKRF prepared an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and is continuing to provide technical and planning support services for Brooklyn Bridge Park. The new park, allows public access to the water's edge, allowing people to enjoy the spectacular views of Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Michelle Lapin, PE Senior Vice President, Hazardous Materials Assessment & Remediation /Environmental Engineering the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. It also provides an array of passive and active recreational opportunities, including lawns, pavilions, and a marina. As with many water- front sites around New York City, the lands along the Brooklyn waterfront have a long history of industrial activities. Some of these industries used dangerous chemicals and generated toxic by- products that could have entered the soil and ground- water. In addition, landfilling activities along the shoreline also used ash and other waste materials from industrial processes. Based on site inspections, historical maps, government records, and other sources, AKRF has been investigating the potential for the presence for hazardous materials in the park. This information was compiled into a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment report. AKRF has also provided and continues to support to the design team related to designing the project to minimize costs related to remediating hazardous materials where possible. Michelle Lapin is serving as senior manager for the hazardous materials investigations. New York City School Construction Authority (SCA), On- Call Contract for SEQRA, Various locations, NY Under an on -call contract with the SCA, AKRF is providing Site Acquisition and SEQRA Services at various school sites. The contract also involves the preparation of the EISs and Environmental Assessment Forms (EAFs) with Supplemental Studies for existing and potential school properties. Michelle Lapin has worked at multiple assignments at various schools and facilities. SCA On -Call Environmental Consulting for multiple contracts, New York, NY For new school sites, initial due diligence involves conducting Phase I environmental site assessments (ESAs) and multi- media sampling of soil, groundwater, and soil vaporto determine the suitability of a site for development as a school and remediation requirements and associated costs. Once design for a school is underway, AKRF prepares remediation plans and construction specifications and oversees construc- tion activities. For existing school sites, the work often involves conducting Phase I ESAs and indoor air quality testing, prepa- ration of specifications, supervision of storage tank removals, investigation and remediation of spills, and development of remediation cost estimates. Town of Southold, NY RFP for HIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Michelle has contributed to site assessment /remediation services for dozens of school construction and renovation projects. She currently serves as the QA /QC Officer for hazardous materials assignments and Professional Engineer of record for the design of remediation systems. NYC Parks, Soundview Park Playgrounds and Open Space, Bronx, NY AKRF is part of a team working on the reconstruction of this 212 -acre NYC Parks public park located along the Bronx River. The park was identified as an underutilized park and is being improved in accordance with the goals of PlaNYC. Michelle Lapin is overseeing AKRF's hazardous materials investigations including environmental and remediation - related work. AKRF prepared the Environmental Assessment Statement (EAS) and the project has moved into the design and construction phase. The remediation /construction of multiple phases of the Columbia University Manhattanville Campus Plan, New York, NY Columbia University proposed to develop approximately 6.8 million gsf of West Harlem with academic and other uses. The rezoning will allow Columbia to develop an Academic Mixed -Use plan to meet its needs for long -term growth and modernization. The development will include community facility uses serving the University, with street -level retail and other active, ground floor uses. AKRF prepared the EIS for approximately 4 million sf of new academic, research and neighborhood uses to be constructed north of Columbia University's existing Morningside Heights campus. The work included more than 25 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) for the properties within the rezoning area and estimates for upcoming investigation and remediation. In addition, a Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment (PESA) was completed for the whole project area. Recognized environmental concerns in the area included: current and historical underground storage tanks; current and historical auto - related use such as repair shops and gasoline stations; two historical manufactured gas holders; and a Consolidated Edison cooling plant located on West 132n1 Street. Michelle directed site assessment /remediation services for environmental review of the new Manhattanville Campus comprising 17 acres of academic, residential, and other property. The project included Phase I ESAs for over 25 properties within the rezoning area and estimates for upcoming investigation and remediation. A PESA was also completed for the whole project area. Four new buildings have opened on campus. Education MUP, New York University, 2005 BA, University of Michigan, History, 2003 BFA, University of Michigan, Graphic Design, 2003 Licenses /Certifications Certificate in Landscape Design, NY Botanical Gardens Certified Planner, American Institute of Certified Planners Professional Memberships Member, American Planning Association Ashley A. Ley, AICP SEQRA Planning, Zoning Code / Ordinance Specialist Ashley Ley, AICP is a Vice President with more than 15 years of experience in municipal land use planning and zoning, including the preparation of special area plans; comprehensive plans; zoning text, map, and code amendments; visual impact assessments; urban design standards; and socioeconomic analyses. Ms. Ley currently serves as a planning consultant for several municipalities in New York and Connecticut. Her experience also includes the preparation of environmental impact statements and assessments under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and New York State Environmental QUality Review (SEQRA) for public actions, private development projects, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) funded developments, and large transportation and infrastructure projects. Relevant Experience Town of Southeast Planning Services, Southeast, NY Since 1998, AKRF has provided planning services and support to the Town, Planning, and Architecture Review Boards. These services have include ongoing site planning and environmental review services, the development of a Special Area Plan for redevelopment of properties along Route 22, and the preparation of Town Code amendments for subdivision, zoning, and local environmental regulations (stormwater management and wetlands). Since 2007, Ms. Ley has served as a planner for the Town of Southeast where she provides ongoing site planning and environmental review services and facilitates the coordination of development approvals among the Town's reviewing boards. Ms. Ley has worked with the Planning and Town Boards to update its zoning regulations, local environmental regulations (stormwater management and wetlands), and the development review process. Ms. Ley facilitated the update of the Town's Comprehensive Plan and adoption of new and updated zoning regulations in 2014/15. Ms. Ley is currently working with the Town to prepare a Special Area Plan and zoning recommendations for the Route 22 Corridor, a major north -south Urban Land Institute, transportation corridor and commercial center for the Town. Westchester /Fairfield Women's Leadership Initiative Co -Chair Special Projects Consultant, Poughkeepsie, NY Westchester Municipal Planning On behalf of the Town of Poughkeepsie, AKRF reviewed all the SEQRA related Federation, Director -at -Large documents and Site Plans for the proposed Hudson Heritage project on Route 9 across from Quiet Cove Park and just north of Marist College. The Hudson Heritage project City of5tomford Environmental proposes: 750 residential units, 350,000 sf of retail, restaurant and other commercial Protection Board, Member uses, and adaptive reuse of several of the National Register Listed structures. AKRF Years of Experience provided technical review services for land use, zoning and public policy, traffic, air 17yearsin the industry and noise, hazardous materials, historic, natural and cultural resources, visual impacts 17years with AKRF and other related environmental considerations. The Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie adopted Findings for the Project and approved the Master Plan on December 6, 2017. AKRF continues to provide traffic review services for site specific site plan approval submittals to the Town of Poughkeepsie Planning Board. Ms. Ley conducted the peer review of the land use, zoning, and visual analysis chapters of the DEIS. Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Ashley A. Ley, AICP SEQRA Planning, Zoning Code / Ordinance Specialist Village of Mamaroneck Planning Services, Mamaroneck, NY AKRF is providing on -call planning services to the Village of Mamaroneck Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Harbor & Coastal Zone Management Commission. AKRF is responsible for facilitating the review of large -scale applications to the Village's land use boards. AKRF is currently leading the environmental review of a redevelopment project currently in front of the Village's Zoning Board of Appeals. The project is seeking multiple area variances, site plan approvals and several permits from the Village to facilitate the expansion of a self - storage facility. Ms. Ley serves as Project Manager. Planning Services, Village of Pelham Manor, NY Ms. Ley serves as a planner for the Village of Pelham Manor as part of AKRF's ongoing commitment to provide planning services to the Village. AKRF has facilitated the update of the Village's zoning regulations, including the creation of a new downtown business district, which received a Planning Achievement award from the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation. Ms. Ley conducted the site plan review of two major retail development projects in the Village, as well as prepared ordinance revisions to the Village's regional shopping center regulations including landscaping and signage guidelines. In addition, Ms. Ley recently prepared a special area plan and zoning recommendations for the Village's Retail District. Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Town of Amenia Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Update, Amenia, NY AKRF was retained by the Town to assist with completion of their Comprehensive Plan update, and new Zoning Law and Zoning Map. As part of that project, AKRF completed various technical components of the Comprehensive Plan, such as: an update to the conditions and trends; the potential effects of build -out under existing zoning; and the proposed hamlet - center zoning. The trends analysis included demographic, housing, natural resources, historic resources, infrastructure, and other technical analyses. AKRF also conducted the New York State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) of the Comprehensive Plan update, and new Zoning Law and Map. To keep the Town Board on its anticipated schedule, AKRF oversaw the successful completion of an expanded Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and thorough Negative Declaration, instead of a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Ashley served as Deputy Project Manager and ensured that the project was successfully completed Education MS, University of Maryland, Marine Estuarine Environmental Science, 2009 BS, University of Maryland, Biology, 2006 Licenses /Certifications Certified Planner, American Institute of Certified Planners MD Department of the Environment's Responsible Personnel Certification Program for Erosion and Sediment Control, Maryland Department of the Environment Professional Memberships Member, Maryland Municipal Storm water Association Member, Environmental Committee, Maryland Chamber of Commerce Member, Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation Member, Atlantic Estuarine Research Society Gwendolyn Sivirchi, AICP Natural Resources Gwendolyn Sivirichi is an environmental scientist with who joined AKRF's Natural Resources department in 2009. Her range of expertise includes regulatory compliance under Section 316 of the Clean Water Act, environmental review and permitting, water quality, stormwater, green infrastructure, and stream restoration. Many Gwen's assign- ments have involved the preparation of natural resource for inclusion in Environmental Impact Statements being prepared in compliance with SEQRA, NEPA, and /or CEQR. She assists with preparation of permitting applications and supporting documents, environmental review, analyzing data, research, developing compliance strategies, and writing reports. Relevant Experience National Grid E. F. Barrett State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) Support, Hempstead, NY The NYSDEC issued a draft SPDES permit for E.F. Barrett that proposed a retrofit to closed cycle cooling and the installation of cooling towers at the station. NYSDEC determined that a SEQRA analysis was required prior to issuance of a final permit. AKRF provided all necessary support in compliance with SEQRA and prepared the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the project. Gwen Sivirichi assisted in drafting the Water Quality and Aquatic Resources EIS chapters and the Essential Fish Habitat Assessment for the project. East Hampton Airport, Town of East Hampton, NY Gwen serves as Deputy Project Manager for SEQRA consulting services pertaining to proposed operational changes at East Hampton Airport on Long Island. She is coor- dinating and summarizing technical studies prepared by subject- matter consultants pursuant to SEQRA requirements. Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Nyack and Tarrytown, NY AKRF led the development of a multifaceted and complex EIS under a very aggressive schedule. AKRF also led the environmental permitting task and coordination with the selected Design -Build team to complete the NYSDEC 401 Water Quality Certification and Tidal Wetlands permit, the USCG Bridge Permit and USACE Section 10 and Section 404 permits. FHWA served as lead agency and NYSDOT and the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) served as joint lead agencies for this project. Gwen contributed to the water resources and construction and operational analyses, including assessing potential water quality impacts due to dredging, for environmental review of the new Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, a $4 billion Member, Women's Council on twin -span replacement for the three -mile Tappan Zee Bridge across the Hudson River. Energy and the Environment The EIS was prepared in accordance with NEPA requirements with the Federal Highway Administration as Lead Agency. Critical issues include dredging, hydroacoustic effects Years of Experience to fish during pile driving activities, and threatened and endangered species. 16 years in the industry Town of Southeast Planning Services, Southeast, NY 14 years with AKRF AKRF has been providing planning services and support to the Town of Southeast Planning Board and Town Board for nearly 20 years, including the development of a Town of Southold, NY RFP for HIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Gwendolyn Sivirchi, AICP Natural Resources Comprehensive Plan and a Special Area Plan for redevelop- ment of properties along Route 22 and zoning amendments for a variety of residential and commercial patterns. AKRF assists the Planning Board, Town Board, Architectural Review Board and Zoning Board of Appeals in reviewing site plan and subdivision applications and oversees the environmental review of large mixed -use development projects. AKRF also assists the Town with compliance with the NYS SPDES General Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s). We developed the initial Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) in 2003 and have worked with the Town each year to implement provisions within the SWMP and ensure compli- ance with the General Permit. AKRF collaborates with the Town Board, Planning Board, Highway Superintendent, and Building Inspector to ensure Minimum Control Measures within the SWMP are being implemented and record keeping is main- tained to satisfy the NYSDEC. Gwen provides planning services and technical support to the Town in reviewing site plan and subdivision applications and overseeing the SEQRA environmental review of large mixed - use development projects. She assists with updating various sections of the zoning code. Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail GEIS, Various locations, NY The Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail is an 8 -mile shared -use path connecting the Village of Cold Spring in Putnam County to the City of Beacon in Dutchess County, and partially running within or adjacent to Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve. AKRF has been responsible for environmental review pursuant to SEQRA requirements on behalf of Scenic Hudson's subsid- iary, Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, Inc., in coordination with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. AKRF also prepared the SEQRA Environmental Assessment Form for the Breakneck Connector and Bridge project along a segment of the overall trail. Gwen is preparing multiple chapters of the Draft Generic EIS and preparing the Coastal Assessment Form docu- menting consistency with the New York State Department of State Coastal Management Program for SEQRA environmental review. Hudson River Park, New York, NY AKRF led planning and environmental services on the Hudson River Park. This project provided for the renewal of Town of Southold, NY RFP for FE IS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Manhattan's West Side waterfront by developing a park and selected existing piers as public recreation, residential, and/ or commercial uses along an approximately 5- mile -long area, from Battery Place to 59 I Street along the western edge of Manhattan. AKRF oversaw the quality of work performed by the consultant team members, management, scheduling, and the technical tasks relating to land use and neighborhood character, historic and archaeological resources, waterfront revitalization, air quality, noise, and infrastructure and energy. Gwen provided environmental review and permitting support. She has prepared Joint Applications and requests for permit modification for the redevelopment of Pier 57 with a proposed marina. Governors Island Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), New York, NY AKRF prepared two EISs on behalf of the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation and the Trust of Governors Island for the future development of Governors Island. One of the main issues with the project is transportation access to the future uses on the island. Gwen assisted with preparing aquatic and terrestrial natural resources analyses for the DEIS. United Water's Haverstraw Water Supply Desalination Plant, Stony Point, NY AKRF provided environmental services in support of the design and permitting for this project. UWNY is the utility company responsible for providing the public water supply to most of Rockland County. The project involved the development and operation of a new water intake and water treatment facility that would collect and treat water from the Hudson River and would provide up to 7.5 million gallons per day (mgd) of potable water for Rockland County. Since the river is brackish in the area where the intake is proposed, the treatment process involves desalination as well as other water treatment steps. Working in close coordination with the water company and the design engineers for the new facility, AKRF conducted analyses that informed the design and siting of the facility and evaluated the project's effects on a wide range of resources. AKRF was responsible for preparation of an EIS prepared in accordance with SEQRA, for the NYSDEC as lead agency. Gwen served as Deputy Project Manager for SEQRA environmental review of the proposed project. She provided planning, consulting, and permitting services and contrib- uted to the natural resources assessment by reviewing and responding to public comments on information regarding terrestrial and aquatic communities presented in the DEIS and making necessary updates for the FEIS. • Education 8S, The Ohio State University, Geological Sciences, 1994 Licenses /Certifications Licensed Environmental Professional, CT- 532 Certified Professional Geologist, American Institute of Professional Geologists OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Bryan Zieroff Natural Resources Bryan Zieroff is a Senior Technical Director for site assessment and remediation at AKRF. His experience includes the performance of Phase I environmental site assess- ments and Phase 11 subsurface investigations, including evaluation, monitoring, and remediation of soil and groundwater contamination for land development sites. His works frequently encompasses characterization of the extent of contamination, evaluation of compliance with the established regulatory criteria, and evaluation and implementation of remedial action. Many of Bryan's assignments have involved the preparation of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and Investigations for inclusion in Environmental Impact Statements being prepared in compliance with SEQRA,NEPA and /or CEQR. Relevant Experience Town of Southeast Planning Services, Southeast, NY Since 1998, AKRF provided planning services and support to the Town, Planning, and Architecture Review Boards. These services included site planning and environmental review services, the development of a Special Area Plan for redevelopment of proper- ties along Route 22, and the preparation of Town Code amendments for subdivision, zoning, and local environmental regulations (stormwater management and wetlands). In 2014, AKRF facilitated the update of the Town's Comprehensive Plan, which AKRF had originally prepared in 2002. Following the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan Update, AKRF worked with the Town Board to implement the recommendations of Comprehensive Plan through the adoption of new zoning regulations in 2015. Professional Memberships AKRF completed hydrogeology and pumping test reviews for proposed redevelop - Member, American Institute of ment applications. Services included establishing the well field testing and monitoring Professional Geologists, requirements for new well fields or modification of existing well fields, and the review Member, National Ground Water of pumping test results to confirm that the minimum hydrogeologic requirements Association, were met for the proposed intended use. Redevelopment sites included a large scale Member, Environmental commercial distribution center on a 328 -acre site that would include an on -site potable Professionals'Organization water supply system, and a 168 multi - family condominium development being added of Connecticut to an existing water supply system. Bryan Zieroff served as Hazardous Materials Technical Lead. Years of Experience 28 years in the industry Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail GEIS and RiverfrontTrail Engineering, Various locations, NY 17 years with AKRF The Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail is an 8 -mile shared -use path connecting the Village of Cold Spring in Putnam County to the City of Beacon in Dutchess County, New York, and partially running within or adjacent to Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve. AKRF has been responsible for environmental review pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) requirements on behalf of Scenic Hudson's subsidiary, Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, Inc., in coordination with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. AKRF also prepared the SEQRA Environmental Assessment Form for the Breakneck Connector and Bridge project along a segment of the overall trail. Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Bryan Zieroff Natural Resources Bryan Zieroff has performed hazardous materials assessments during SEQRA environmental review for the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, a proposed 8 -mile shared -use path connecting the Cold Spring and Beacon, NY, and partially running within or adjacentto Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve. Adelaar Resort, Monticello, NY The Adelaar Resort project redeveloped the historic Catskill Mountains Property into a variety of amenities, uses, and experiences. The Adelaar Resort includes a Resort Core with a casino hotel and conference center, an entertainment village with hotel, a waterpark hotel resort, reconfiguration of the historic Monster Golf Course, and a residential village encompassing a total area of over 1,500 acres. AKRF was the Civil Engineer and Planner responsible for the environmental review, design, and construction of the new roadways and utilities needed for access to the Resort Core. As the new infrastructure impacted the federal and state regulated freshwater wetlands, the project required construction of over 9 acres of new wetlands as mitigation. AKRF also prepared an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to assess possible impacts from the proposed resort. As part of a multi- disciplinary team, AKRF has integrated planning, permits/ entitlements, environmental analyses and civil engineering services for the project. Bryan Zieroff supported the Site Assessment and Remediation requirements for the project through the SEQRA process, and managed four remediation sites under the NYSDEC Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP). The cleanup sites were identified by the NYSDEC as Operable Units, and remediation included contaminated soil and groundwater removal, and landfill closure. The BCP remediation requirements were completed in August 2017, and the site received the Certificate of Completion in December 2017. New York City Football Club, Etihad City Football Academy New York, Orangetown, NY The NYCFC retained AKRF to complete due diligence, environmental review, and site planning services for the construction of their training facility on a 16 -acre site in Orangetown, NY. AKRF completed an extensive review of environmental impacts related to traffic, natural resources, cultural resources and hazardous materials. AKRF also assisted in geotechnical exploration and site planning and prepared engineering site plans for local approval. Town of Southold, NY RFP for HIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Bryan Zieroff supported the hazardous materials assessments during SEQRA environmental review for a soccer training academy in Orangetown, NY. He managed the preliminary site assessment to identify environmental concerns associated with the site and performed the necessary investigations, the results of which were used to develop soil handling measures to address site conditions and minimize redevelopment costs. United Water's Haverstraw Water Supply Desalination Plant, Stony Point, NY AKRF provided environmental services in support of the design and permitting of its Haverstraw Water Supply Project. UWNY is the utility company responsible for providing the public water supply to most of Rockland County, New York. The project involves the development and operation of a new water intake and water treatment facility that would collect and treat water from the Hudson River and would provide up to 7.5 million gallons per day (mgd) of potable water for Rockland County. Since the river is brackish in the area where the intake is proposed, the treatment process involves desalination as well as other water treatment steps. Working in close coordination with the water company and the design engineers for the new facility, AKRF conducted analyses that informed the design and siting of the facility and evaluated the project's effects on a wide range of resources. AKRF was responsible for preparation of an EIS prepared in accordance with SEQRA, for the NYSDEC as lead agency. Bryan Zieroff served as Senior Hydrogeologist for this project. s0 North 511' Street Development, Brooklyn, NY Bryan Zieroff managed the remediation of a redevelopment site at a former industrial property in Brooklyn. After comple- tion of a subsurface investigation to identify the contaminants of concern, he prepared a Remedial Action Work Plan and Construction Health and Safety Plan to identify proper soil handling techniques, community air monitoring and work zone monitoring requirements, and the vapor mitigation design requirements, which included the installation of a vapor barrier and sub - surface depressurization system. Soil removal during redevelopment included the delineation, handling, and proper disposal of hazardous waste soil. The property is an "E" designated site, and all of the work was completed under oversight of the New York City Office of Environmental Remediation ( NYCOER). A Notice of Satisfaction was issued by NYCOER after project completion that indicated that all remedial requirements were completed in accordance with the applicable clean -up requirements. Megan P. Porter, AICP SEQRA Planning Megan Porter is a Technical Director with AKRF's Environmental Services Group with over ten years of planning experience. Her experience includes environmental review analysis and documentation pursuant to New York City and State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for a variety of projects, including infrastructure and housing projects. Megan was a lead planner working on an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project (ESCR), a coastal flood protection system along a portion of lower Manhattan, funded by HUD's Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery Program. In addition, Megan has prepared and supported ongoing environmental consulting efforts on numerous SEQR and NEPA Environmental Assessments (EA) . Town of Southold, NY RFP for HIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Megan's experience includes the management of environmental review documents MRUP, University College Dublin of varying complexity and scope; coordinating analyses of the firm's in -house project BA, Environmental Studies and team; interfacing with clients; and managing agency review. She has established and Urban Studies, Hunter College maintains a good working relationship with both public and private sector clients. Licenses /Certifications Relevant Experience Certified Planner, American Review of Southold Comprehensive Plan, Southold, NY Institute of Certified Planners AKRF assisted the Town of Southold Planning Department with performing a review Professional Memberships of their Comprehensive Plan Update pursuant to the New York State Environmental Irish Planning Institute, Quality Review Act (SEQRA). AKRF evaluated the goals and recommendations of the Member(former) update in the context of the Town's existing and anticipated future conditions and APA, Long Island Section, resources to determine the potential for any environmental impacts. In accordance Member (former) with SEQRA, AKRF completed the Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) Parts 1, 2, and 3 on behalf of the Town of Southold Planning and Town Boards, working APA, Metro New York Section, closely with the Town's Planning Department. AKRF analyzed potential impacts for a Member (former) range of technical areas including agricultural, aesthetic, cultural, transportation, and APA, Northern California Section, socioeconomic resources. Member (former) As a technical lead on this project, Megan led the development of the land use and APA, Massachusetts Section, zoning, open space and recreation, agricultural resources, and Local Waterfront Member(current) Revitalization Plan (LWRP) consistency analyses. Years of Experience East Farmingdale Downtown SEQRA, Farmingdale, NY 10 years in the industry 1 years with AKRF AKRF was retained by the Town of Babylon to prepare a Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for the proposed Form Based Code (FBC) developed for the hamlet of East Farmingdale. The FBC was part of a larger effort by the Town to improve and revitalize the Route 110 Corridor through implementation of Bus Rapid Transit and mixed -use Transit - Oriented Development. The hamlet was centered on the soon to be re- opened Long Island Railroad Station and became a critical link in both north - south and east -west transit on Long Island. AKRF began by working with the FBC design team to understand the Plan's goals as well as its potential practical impacts, including the potential build -out of the new zoning. The GEIS addressed potential impacts to the traffic and transportation system, sewer and water systems as well as the needed remediation of site - specific environmental contamination. AKRF had previously prepared due diligence reports on the East Farmingdale area, including a Neighborhood Conditions Study, an environmental and infrastructure resource memo, Town of Southold, NY RFP for HIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Megan P. Porter, AICP SEQRA Planning a market study, and a memo detailing the land use constraints owing to the Site's proximity to Republic Airport. Megan's role in this project included the development of the GEIS analysis framework and also made contributions to the executive summary, project description, and land use chapters of the GEIS. With extensive experience on Long Island, she also ensured the GEIS accurately captured local environmental concerns. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Bay Park Conveyance Project EIS and Permitting, Mineola, NY The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Finding of No Significant Impact in 2020 for the Bay Park Conveyance Project on Long Island, which the agency is partially funding through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program as part of the Western Bays Resiliency Initiative. This initiative will help reduce damage from flooding and coastal storm surge via effective floodplain management and saltmarsh health through improved water quality in Long Island's Western Bays. AKRF prepared the EA and permit applications submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for the project as part of the design and planning team retained by Nassau County Department of Public Works. In 2021, the project was awarded a $71.8 million federal grant through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. For this EA, Megan Porter was the technical lead for the land use, zoning, and public policy and open space analyses. Village of Hempstead Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Designation AKRF was selected by the Village of Hempstead Community Development Agency (CDA) to conduct a New York State BOA Step 2 Nomination study to spur the redevelopment and revitalization of downtown Hempstead. As Deputy Project Manager, Megan assisted in the preparation of the Nomination based on input obtained during a robust community engagement effort, which included a steering committee, community -wide meetings, and individual outreach meetings with local institutions and stakeholders to encourage partnerships and collaboration. Based on a community needs assessment and identification of local and regional assets, Megan helped identify strategic redevelopment sites that had Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation forStrong's Storage Buildings a high potential to act as redevelopment "catalysts." Megan also assisted in the production of a reader - friendly, graphic - oriented executive summary and a marketing brochure, designed to attract investors. For this project, Megan contributed to the Draft Scope of Work and assisted the technical lead in the development of the construction impact analyses for the EIS. Additionally, Megan led the development of the land use, zoning, and community character evaluation in a subsequent technical memorandum. Belmont Park Redevelopment, Elmont, NY Construction is underway on a $1.3 billion redevelopment of Belmont Park on Long Island to transform surplus land at the horse racing facility into a new professional hockey arena of the New York Islanders and a 350,000- square -foot retail, hotel, and entertainment complex. AKRF led preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement pursuant to New York State Environmental Quality Review Act requirements, steering the project through a highly contentious public review process and responding to an unprecedented number of public comments. Megan Porter assisted the team responsible for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement. Empire State Development is serving as the lead agency under SEQRA. New York City Department of Design and Construction, EIS and ULURP Actions for East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, New York NY The New York City's East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) Project has a goal is to deliver a 2.4- mile -long coastal flood protection system interwoven with existing parks and cityscapes in Lower Manhattan's most vulnerable neighborhoods. AKRF prepared an EIS, Uniform Land Use Review Procedure ( ULURP) applications, and waterfront permits for the ESCR project. Key issues examined in the EIS included potential impacts during construction, open space and parklands, streets and pedestrian circulation, land use, visual corridors and urban design, historic and archaeological resources, natural resources, and infrastructure systems. As a lead planner working on the EIS, Megan assisted with the management and organization of the EIS document, led the public and agency outreach for the EIS, prepared portions of the construction analyses and the Community and Agency Coordination Chapter of the EIS, coordinated various analyses of AKRF's in -house project team, interfaced with city agency clients, and coordinated both agency and public review processes. She has established and maintains a good working relationship with these entities. Education BA, State University of New York at Binghamton, Environmental Science, 2005 Brian Murty Geotechnical Engineering Bryan Murty oversees Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and remediation projects of varying sizes. Bryan performs and oversees various environmental services including soil /groundwater sampling and remediation, soil vapor sampling /ambient air quality analysis, design, oversight, and technical support. Bryan specializes in remediation and redevelopment and has experience with various regulatory agencies including New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), New York City Office of Environmental Remediation (OER) and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Bryan also has experience in the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) process (New York City's regulations for the implementation of SEQRA), and corresponds with various lead agencies including New York City Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) and New York City Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA). Bryan's ESAs are often included and summarized in Environmental Impact Statements used to satisfy CEQR /SEQRA requirements. Licenses /Certifications Relevant Experience OSHA 8 Hour Refresher 126 Bruckner Owner, Bronx, NY OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Bryan Murty is the Deputy Project Manager for providing site assessment and remediation services associated with the redevelopment of four parcels located at 126 OSHA 10 Hour Construction Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The redevelopment will feature a mixed -use residen- Safety & Health Course tial with retail incompliance with E- Designation requirements. Secure Worker Access Consortium (SWAC),certified 346 Powers (323 Jackson Avenue), Bronx, NY AKRF prepared an Environmental Assessment Statement and provided geotechnical engi- neering and site assessment /remediation services forthe redevelopment of 346 Powers 18 years in the industry Avenue in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx. The project site will be redeveloped 1 year with AKRF with two buildings containing approximately 318 units of affordable, supportive, and transitional shelter housing, as well as social services office space and a childcare center. Bryan is leading site assessment /remediation efforts for the redevelopment of 346 Powers Avenue in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, including the coordina- tion of waste characterization sampling and implementation of the NYCDEP- approved Remedial Action Plan. The project site will be redeveloped with two buildings containing approximately 318 units of affordable, supportive, and transitional shelter housing, as well as social services office space and a childcare center. Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY AKRF is providing civil engineering and E- Designation consulting services for noise and hazardous materials for a new mixed -use residential and commercial building at 356 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn. The 43 -story tower will include 421 apartments (30% of which will be affordable) and about 100,000 -sf of commercial space. Bryan Murty serves as Deputy Project Manager and Environmental Scientist on these projects. Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Brian Murty Geotechnical Engineering Altmark 450 Timpson, Bronx, NY Bryan Murty is the Project Manager for providing environmental due diligence services for the renovation/ redevelopment of a one -story industrial warehouse. New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Ashokan Reservoir, Ulster County, NY Bryan is providing site assessment /remediation services on behalf of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection for the Ashokan Reservoir Reconstruction Program, which includes reconstruction of the Ashokan Headworks Facilities and the principal impounding and hydraulic struc- tures that form the Ashokan Reservoir. JFK Airport CTA Roadways, Utilities and Ground Transportation Center, Queens, NY Bryan is leading environmental engineering as part of the design -build team retained by the PANYNJ and reconstruct JFK International Airport's existing roadway circulation network; construct a new multi -level Ground Transportation Center; and relocate existing utilities and build new utilities to support new facilities and systems. New Terminal One at JFK Airport, Queens, NY Bryan is Project Manager for environmental advisory services to the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport, a privately funded 23 -gate terminal under construction on the south end of the airport's Central Terminal Area. NTO will include more than 300,000 -sf of dining, retail, lounges, and recreational space. Bryan is reviewing and tracking environmental permits and submittals by the design -build contractor to the PANYNJ and other regulatory agencies and entities. Newtown Creek Bud Site - North Block, Queens, NY Bryan Murty is providing site assessment /remediation services for a 575 -unit, 34 -story apartment building at 55 -01 Second Street and an 812 -unit, 39 -story building at 2 -10 54th Avenue in Long Island City. The buildings will total 1.43 million -sf. Newtown Creek Bud Site - South Block, Queens, NY Bryan is providing site assessment /remediation services for a 575 -unit, 34 -story apartment building at 55 -01 Second Street and an 812 -unit, 39 -story building at 2 -10 5411 Avenue in Long Island City. The buildings will total 1.43 million -sf. Town of Southold, NY RFP for FEIS Preparation for Strong's Storage Buildings Previous Experience New Terminal One, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Queens, NY While at a previous firm, Bryan Murty was the client manager for environmental compliance planning associated with the $96 New Terminal One (NTO) redevelopment at JFK Airport. Bryan served within leadership of a multi - disciplinary team of professionals and subcontractors in developing and managing the environmental requirements of the redevelopment that included, but were not limited to, soil, groundwater, soil vapor and waste management, air and noise compliance, asbestos mitigation, stormwater pollution prevention, and associated inspections and contractor /construction compliance moni- toring. Bryan led development and implementation of the NTO Environmental Management Plan in accordance with the PANYNJ and relevant local, State and Federal requirements. Telecom Services, Long Island and New York City, NY While at a previous firm, Bryan Murty managed several program accounts for various telecom clients and performed contracting and tasks relating to environmental due diligence and construction of telecommunication facilities. Facilities included telecom towers, rooftop antennas and equipment, and distributed antenna system network buildouts. Bryan's primary responsibilities included due diligence efforts such as site - specific environmental site assessments, various agency permitting, construction contractor and subcontractor coordination and regulatory compliance. The Corden, Bronx, NY While at a previous firm, Bryan Murty provided Project Management and oversight for remedial action of 2 former HPD and NYCHA -owned parcels in the Bronx under develop- ment as affordable housing for families affected by domestic violence. Bryan prepared a DEP- approved Phase II ESA Work Plan, Health and Safety Plan (HASP), and a DEP- Approved Remedial Action Plan (RAP) and Construction Health and Safety Plan (CHASP). Bryan oversaw excavation and proper disposal of soils contaminated with pesticides, metals, and semi - volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) and the implemen- tation of a Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP). Bryan also oversaw the installation of engineering controls (ECs) including a soil vapor barrier and composite cover, in accor- dance with the approved RAP. Bryan oversaw monitoring of the ECs under a DEP- approved Remedial Closure Report (RCR) and Site Management Plan. ZAKM 1695 Church Street, Holbrook, NY 11741 631 - 285 -6980 www.akrf.com N iF