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HomeMy WebLinkAbout#8009SE 705 County Rd 48 SEQRA - Neg. Dec s JUL 2 3 2025 MAILING ADDRESS: PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS *Q�SO (;BOARDOFAPPEALS P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 1971 JAMES H.RICH III �Q t!� Chairman OFFICE LOCATION: MIAJEALOUS-DANK Town Hall Annex PIERCE RAFFERTY �p� 54375 State Route 25 DONAALLDIJ.WIL ENSIC ��i�10OU y� (cor. Ma u Youngs Ave.) Southold, NY Telephone: 631 765-1938 www.southoldtownny.gov PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD July 15, 2025 Mr. Ronald Kuoppala 63 Village Line Road Babylon, NY 11702 Re: SEQRA Determination Proposed Site Plan for 705 CR-48 Contractor Campus 705 County Route 48, Mattituck SCTM#1000-113.-12-13 Dear Mr. Kuoppala: The following resolutions were adopted at a meeting of the Southold Town Planning Board on Monday, July 14, 2025: WHEREAS, this site plan is for the proposed development of two new buildings, each measuring 11,002.6 square feet, on a 2.57-acre parcel located in the Limited Business Zoning District in Mattituck; each building will be divided into five contractor business spaces, for a total of ten contractor business spaces; and WHEREAS, on May 5, 2025, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to §617.6 of the Environmental Conservation Law acting under SEQRA, initiated the SEQR lead agency coordination process with all involved and interested agencies for this Unlisted Action; and WHEREAS, on May 5, 2025, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) 6 NYCRR, Part 617, determined that the proposed action is an Unlisted Action as it does not meet any of the thresholds of a Type I Action, nor does it meet any of the criteria on the Type 11 list of actions; and 705 CR 48 Contractor Campus Page 2 July 15. 2025 WHEREAS, the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to SEQRA, conducted the required review of potential environmental impacts that might result from this application, documented in the completion of the Full Environmental Assessment Form, and found that there would be no expected moderate to large adverse impacts; be it therefore RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act §617.6, establishes itself as Lead Agency for this Unlisted Action; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, as Lead Agency pursuant to SEQRA, hereby makes a determination of non-significance for the proposed action and grants a Negative Declaration. A copy of the Negative Declaration is enclosed for your records. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact this office. Respectfully, .fames H. Rich, III Chairman Encls. MAILING ADDRESS: PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS so��, P.O. Box 1179 JAMES H.RICH III �0� ��O Southold, NY 11971 Chairman OFFICE LOCATION: MIAJEALOUS-DANK rrs Town Hall Annex PIERCE RAFFERTYp 54375 State Route 25 MARTIN H.SIDOR � (cor.Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.) DONALD J.wILCENSKI �'�Patl�t''�, Southold,NY Telephone: 631765-1938 www.southoldtownny.gov PLANNING BOARD OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD State Environmental Quality Review NEGATIVE DECLARATION Notice of Determination Non-Significance July 14,2025 This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Law. The Southold Town Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed action describer) below will not have a significant effect on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared. Name of Action: 705 CR 48 Contractors Campus SCTM#: 1000-113.-6-35.7 Location: 705 CR 48,Mattituck,NY SEQR Status:Type I ( ) Unlisted (X) Conditioned Negative Declaration: Yes ( ) No (X) Description of Action: This site plan application proposes two new buildings, each measuring 11,002.6 square feet, on a 2.57-acre parcel in the Limited Business Zoning District in Mattituck. Each building will be divided into 5 contractor business spaces, for a total of 10 contractor business spaces. Suffolk County Route (CR) 48 is a designated NYS Scenic Byway. Reasons Supporting This Determination: An Environmental Assessment Form has been submitted and reviewed and it was determined that no significant adverse effects to the environment were likely to occur should the project be implemented as planned. 1. Im act on Land The proposed action is expected to have a low impact on the land. The parcel is 2.57 acres located within the Limited Business or(LB)Zoning District and is partially cleared of vegetation with piles of concrete. The surrounding land uses within the vicinity of the site are a mix of commercial and residential uses. To the north are single-family residences. To the east is a 37.30-acre town- owned open space/recreation area known as"Strawberry Fields." To the west is a vacant 0.86-acre parcel,then a 0.80-acre parcel. Limited Business (LB)District The purpose of the Limited Business (LB) District is to provide an opportunity to accommodate limited business activity along highway corridors, but in areas outside the hamlet's central business areas, that is consistent with the rural and historic character of surrounding areas and uses. Emphasis will be placed on review of design features so that existing and future uses will not detract from surrounding uses. The additional uses must generate low amounts of traffic and be designed to protect the residential and rural character of the area. § 280-41 (B)(2)the proposed contractors' businesses or yards use requires a Special Exception from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) The proposed use is discordant with the current uses within the area. The design of the buildings does not support the Suffolk County Route 48 NYS Scenic Byway designation and revitalization of underutilized properties. The white color of the buildings would result in high reflectivity and be visible to travelers heading west on CR48. Slightly less reflective colors can help mitigate glare. Soils on site are comprised of Haven Loam HaA with 0-2% slopes and HaB with 2-6% slopes and are well drained.No agriculture occurs on site. The soils or landform characteristics pose no limitations on the redevelopment of the parcel. Stormwater will be controlled on-site. 2. impact on Geological Features There are no geological features on the parcel. 3. Impact on Groundwater and Surface Waters The parcel is located over the Nassau-Suffolk Sole Source Aquifer and within Groundwater Management Zone IV, which allows 600 gallons of sanitary flow per acre. The parcel is also located north of the Suffolk County Water Authority potable water supply property and wellhead. The property is managed for potable groundwater supply. It is a designated "Critical Environmental Areas" (CEAs), which are areas in the state that have a feature that is a benefit or threat to human health and an inherent ecological, geological, or hydrological sensitivity to change that may be adversely affected by any physical disturbance. Protecting the property and groundwater from pollutants capable of influencing potable water supply is required. All best management practices that mitigate the potential introduction of pollutants, including all industrial chemicals, must be managed. Signage and directions on how to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous substances should also be required by the landowner in multiple languages. The proposed use is expected to generate 880.80 GPD of sanitary waste. The applicant has proposed a Hydro-Action UA sanitary wastewater system; therefore, total nitrogen loads into the aquifer will be significantly reduced. The projected water use is low and will not result in significant impacts. The site soils are comprised of Riverhead Sandy Loam and are well drained. A Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan has been prepared to control stormwater on-site. The total area to be disturbed of the 2.57 acres is 2.26 acres. Impervious areas on site will increase from 0 acres to 1.47 acres. A total of 1.10 acres will remain pervious. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)will be required to be filed with the NYSDEC to prevent and control stormwater. Depth to Groundwater The parcel is within the 10-year groundwater travel time to Mattituck Creek. No groundwater was encountered to 21' from grade. To further Policy 5.5.Protect and Conserve the Quality and Quantity of Potable Water the following best management practices are recommended in landscaped areas: a. Require the use of native, drought-tolerant plants in landscaping. b. Require only the use of organic fertilizers where the water-soluble nitrogen is no more than 20% of the total nitrogen in the mixture. C. Require a maximum of 1 lb. of nitrogen per 1000 square feet in any one application, with a cumulative application of no more than 2 lbs. per 1,000 square feet per year. d. Prohibit the application of fertilizer products containing nitrogen, phosphorus,or potassium between November I st and April 1 st. e. The use of phosphorous-containing lawn fertilizer is prohibited unless establishing a new lawn or soil test shows that the lawn does not have enough phosphorus. Fertilizer labels have three bold numbers. The number in the middle is the percentage of phosphorus in the product, e.g. 22-0-15. Use of products with 0.67 in the middle or lower is not restricted. Products with a number higher than 0.67 may only be used if a new lawn is being established or a soil test indicates it is necessary. No potable water conservation measures are proposed. BMPS for waste/chemical/fertilizer/herbicide disposal must be required. The proposed action is expected to have a low impact on groundwater quality and quantity. There are no wetlands on the parcel or immediately adjacent to the parcel. The proposed action is expected to have a no to low impact on surface waters. 4. Impact on Flooding The parcel is not known to flood and is not a designated floodway. Further, the parcel is not located within a FEMA-mapped flood zone. The parcel's development will include installing gutters, leaders, drywells, and catch basins designed to handle up to a 2"rainfall. The proposed action is expected to have a low impact on flooding. 5. Impacts on Air Air pollution can harm human health, and damage elements of the ecosystem. Air pollution has numerous effects on human health, including pulmonary, cardiac, vascular,and neurological impairments. High-risk groups such as the elderly, infants,pregnant women, and people with chronic heart and lung diseases are more susceptible to air pollution. Children are at greater risk because they are generally more active outdoors and their lungs are still developing. Air pollutants are produced by many human activities. Most pollutants come from industries that manufacture chemicals and other goods,on- and off-road vehicles and power equipment, and energy facilities that burn oil, gas, or coal (NYSDEC). Fugitive dust is expected during the demolition of the existing structure on site, grading, and the construction period. These impacts will be low, short-term in duration, and related to the construction schedule.No significant fugitive dust will be generated form the operation s on- site. No adverse impacts on air quality are expected. 6. Impact on Plants and Animals This location is in the vicinity of bat species listed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) as endangered or threatened. The applicant should contact the NYSDEC Regional Office to determine whether the proposed action may impact these species or their habitats. If so, a permit may be required under 6 NYCRR Part 182. Modification of habitat used by threatened or endangered species may be considered a"take" under state regulations, particularly if the action adversely affects breeding, reproduction, feeding, sheltering, migration,hibernation,or overwintering functions. Habitats serve critical roles for a range of fauna (i.e., insects, reptiles, amphibians, fish, mammals, and birds) and may be used year-round, seasonally, or on a transient basis. Any potential impacts on such habitats should be evaluated in coordination with NYSDEC. Landscaping A landscape plan has been provided (Sheet C-5). The parcel will be improved with five (5) street trees along the CR 48 frontage and a 25-foot landscaped buffer, consistent with §280-93. Supplementary plantings are proposed in areas where vegetation will be retained. 4 While the presence of protected wildlife species on the parcel is expected to be low due to the size, location, and history of site disturbance, coordination with NYSDEC is recommended to confirm that no additional review or permitting is required. 7. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas The parcel is not located within a Critical Environmental Area. However, the Riverhead- Southold SPGA is located to the south of the parcel. The proposed action is not expected to adversely impact a NYSDEC Critical Environmental Area. 8. impact on Aesthetic Resources The proposed action will be visible from Suffolk County State Route 48, a designated state scenic resource, both seasonally and year-round. It is expected that, once constructed, the building will be visible to travelers heading west on CR 48. To reduce visual impacts, it is recommended that architectural features, colors, and materials be incorporated to soften the fagade and visually break up the overall mass of the building. Additionally, the proposed vegetated buffer along the eastern parcel boundary should be assessed to determine its effectiveness in screening views of the building from the adjacent parcel known as Strawberry Fields, located directly east of the project site. Signage Excessive or poorly placed promotional signage along a roadway can detract from the area's scenic character and potentially create safety hazards by obstructing lines of sight. To that end, promotional signage—including pole flags—should be limited in both duration and placement. Signs should also be designed to avoid impeding visibility at the curb cut and to preserve the scenic quality of CR 48. Assessment of Alignment with the Southold Town Comprehensive Plan This proposal should be evaluated for consistency with the Southold Town Comprehensive Plan, specifically Chapter 5: Community Character, Objective 1.2, which aims to manage important scenic resources. Relevant strategies include: "avoiding or minimizing the impacts of structures or activities that introduce visual interruptions to important scenic resources," and "strengthening the management of important scenic viewsheds from State Route 25, Route 48, and other Town roadways." Overall, the adverse impact on aesthetic character is expected to be low, provided that the recommended mitigation measures are incorporated. 9. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources The New York State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO) Cultural Resource Inventory System (CRIS)was consulted. The parcel is located within an Archaeological Buffer Area. This layer represents buffer areas around recorded archaeological resources. Locations within 5 these areas may not be archaeologically sensitive, and locations outside these areas may be archaeologically sensitive. Due to the location of the parcel, no adverse impacts on cultural or archeological resources are expected. 10. Impact on Open Space and Recreation The proposal will not result in the loss of recreational opportunities or the reduction of a designated open space resource. 11.Impact on Transportation Suffolk County Route 48 is an arterial road and experiences a high amount of traffic volume. Access to the site will be achieved via one curb cut from Suffolk County Route 48. Vehicles, including large ones, accessing the site heading west can leave the travel lane into the right- hand marked turning lane. This will minimize accidents. Parking or staging of large vehicles, including delivery vehicles, should be controlled through signage, working with the SCDPW. Traffic control for vehicles exiting the site will be a stop sign and bar. A traffic light to the west will slow oncoming traffic down intermittently when red, allowing vehicles to exit the site periodically. The level of service at the curb cuts is expected to be minimally impacted. Pa rkin� Required parking for the use pursuant to § 280-78 is Building, electrical or plumbing contractor's business or yard= 1 space for each employee,plus 2 spaces. 44 parking stalls are required, and 45 stalls are provided. Not enough parking spaces are designed to accommodate larger trucks, and more are recommended. No parking signage is recommended on CR 48. Proposed access to and from the site is a 30' wide paved driveway. The driveway will add vehicle trips that will enter a complicated, unsignalized section of CR 48 where vehicles will begin to merge and react to a traffic signal. The applicant has provided traffic vehicle estimates for the use. The AM weekday peak hour trips=44, 34 entering 10 exiting and PM weekday peak hour trips=48, 18 entering 30 exiting. The expected impacts to transportation are moderate based on the complexity of the road design in this area. Pedestrian Infrastructure Sidewalks are not available and none are proposed. 6 12. Impact on Energy No major change in the use of either the quantity or type of energy will occur.New construction will be required to meet Energy Star standards. Compliance with Town of Southold Chapter 172 Lighting, Outdoor (dark sky) for all lighting fixtures is required. Energy will be supplied by the existing transmission network by PSEG. The amount of energy consumed is stated as unknown on the FEAF. The proposed action is expected to have a low impact on energy. 13. Impact on Noise Odor, and Li tit Noise Noise can be generated during a project's construction and operation phases and can create conditions that can affect the health and safety of both humans and wildlife. The proposed action will result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting that will impact adjacent properties. Noise from the operation of heavy machinery, machinery, and tools will occur during the construction, will be short in duration, and eventually subside. Noise generated from the operation of the site will continue indefinitely.Noise impacts are not expected to be moderate to large to the surrounding receptors in residential dwellings that occur to the north. Odors No adverse odors are proposed or expected. Light Nineteen exterior wall-mounted light fixtures with a total wattage of 228 and lumens of 25,213 are noted on the photometric plan. Parking lot lighting is also proposed. Details include: feature detail, quantity, lumens per lamp, mounting height, color temperature, location,and orientation. The photometric plan shows footcandle values. All lighting on site will meet dark sky standards. Adverse impacts on noise,odor, and light are expected to be low. 14. Impact on Human Health Solid waste will be disposed of in an on-site dumpster. An estimated 0.5 tons of solid waste will be generated during construction and a total of 0.2 tons per month during operations on site. The parcel has no known contaminants that may be disturbed, released, or leached out or would.use, create, dispose of, or store any hazardous substances as part of its construction or operation. The use is not a type that generates large amounts of hazardous materials or waste. 7 The adverse impact on human health is expected to be low. 15.Consistency with Community Plans The Southold Town Comprehensive Plan's speaks about creating a new zoning district for commercial parcels outside the hamlet centers such as contractors' yards. On July 2, 2025, a Town of Southold LV RP Coastal Consistency Review was conducted for the proposed subdivision. It was recommended that the proposed action be found "consistent"with the Town of Southold LWRP. Additional demand for police response is expected to be low in response to the development The proposed action is not inconsistent with community plans. 16. Consistency with Community Character The area's character is a mix use residential and commercial. The site plan design of the parcel incorporates vegetation to soften the fagade of the large buildings. Most parking is located at the rear of the building (excluding handicapped).Transition buffer areas abut all residential districts establishing a vegetative screen. Control of vehicle display areas and promotional signage is recommended. The proposed action is consistent with community plans for the reasons stated above. For Further Information: Contact Person: Mark Terry, Assistant Town Planning Director Address: Southold Town Planning Board Telephone Number: 631-765-1938 8 A enryUseonly (IfA plicable] Project: 705 CR.Contractors Campus Date: July 14.2025 Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 3-Evaluation of the Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts and Determination of Significance Part 3 provides the reasons in support of the determination of significance. The lead agency must complete Part 3 for every question in Part 2 where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular � element of the proposed action will not,or may,result in a significant adverse environmental impact. Based on the analysis in Part 3,the lead agency must decide whether to require an environmental impact statement to further assess the proposed action or whether available information is sufficient for the lead agency to conclude that the proposed action will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. By completing the certification on the next page,the lead agency can complete its determination of significance. Reasons Supporting This Determination: To complete this section_ • Identify the impact based on the Part 2 responses and describe its magnitude. Magnitude considers factors such as severity, size or extent of an impact. • Assess the importance of the impact. Importance relates to the geographic scope,duration,probability of the impact occurring,number of people affected by the impact and any additional environmental consequences if the impact were to occur. • The assessment should take into consideration any design element or project changes. • Reheat this process for each Part 2 question where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where Iliere is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not,or may,result in a significant adverse environmental impact. • Provide the reason(s)why the impact may,or will not,result in a significant adverse environmental impact • For Conditional Negative Declarations identify the specific condition(s)imposed that will modify the proposed action so that no significant adverse environmental impacts will result. • Attach additional sheets,as needed. See report titled: State Environmental Quality Review NEGATIVE DECLARATION Notice of Determination Non-Significance and dated July 14,2025. Determination of Significance-Type 1 and Unlisted Actions r1de R Status: ❑ Type I © Unlisted tify portions of EAF completed for this Project: © Part 1 0✓ Part 2 ©Part 3 FEAF 2019 Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF,as noted,plus this additional support information $ee regnQ�t,litied: 5tat � n nt I ti R N GATIV .0 R i in n on- ' ni an I id 20 5. 705 CR 48 Contractors Campus and considering both the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact,it is the conclusion of the The Southold Planning Board as lead agency that: ❑✓ A. This project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment,and,therefore,an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly,this negative declaration is issued. ❑ B. Although this project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment,that impact will be avoided or substantially mitigated because of the following conditions which will be required by the lead agency: There will,therefore,be no significant adverse impacts from the project as conditioned,and,therefore,this conditioned negative declaration is issued. A conditioned negative declaration may be used only for UNLISTED actions(see 6 NYCRR 617.7(d)). ❑ C. This Project may result in one or more significant adverse impacts on the environment,and an environmental impact statement must be prepared to further assess the impact(s)and possible mitigation and to explore altematives to avoid or reduce those impacts. Accordingly,this positive declaration is issued. Name of Action: CR 48 Contractors Campus Name of Lead Agency:Southold Town Planning Board Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency:James H.Rich III,Chairman Title of Responsible Officer: Same Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Date: ,July 14,2025 Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) may*_' �'E"r �*_� Date: July 14,2025 For Further Information: Contact Person:Mark Terry,AICP,Assistant Town Planning Director Address: P.O.Box 1179,53095 Main Road,Southold,NY 11971 Telephone Number:631-765-1938 E-mail:Mark.Terry@town.southold.ny.us For Type 1 Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations,a copy of this Notice is sent to: Chief Executive Officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located(e.g.,Town/City!Village of) Other involved agencies(if any) Applicant(if any) Environmental Notice Bulletin: http:Ilwww,dec.ny.Nvtenb/enb.html PRINT FULL FORM Page 2 of 2