HomeMy WebLinkAbout1000-95.-2-5PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
JERILYN B. WOODHOUSE
Chair
KENNETH L. EDWARDS
MARTIN H. SIDOR
GEORGE D. SOLOMON
JOSEPH L. TOWNSEND
PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 1179
Southald, NY 11971
OFFICE LOCATION:
Town Hall Annex
54375 State Route 25
(cor. Main Rd. & Youngs Ave.)
Southold, NY
Telephone: 631 765-1938
Fax: 631 765-3136
Jerilyn Woodhouse, Chair
Members of Southold Planning Board
From: Mark Terry, Principal Planner
LWRP Coordinator
Date: November 21, 2006 (REVISED October 1, 2007)
Proposed Site Plan for Peconic Transfer Station 2
SCTM# 1000-95-2-5 Zone: LIO
This site plan is for new construction of a building that includes 32,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space and 2,200
sq. ft. office space for recycling center use on 118,164.2 sq. ft. parcel in the LIO Zone located at the
intersection of Corporate Road and Commerce Drive. SCTM# 1000-95.-2-5.
The proposed amended action has been reviewed to Chapter 268, Waterfront Consistency Review of the
Town of Southold Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Policy
Standards. Based upon the information provided on the LWRP Consistency Assessment Form submitted
to this department as well as the records available to me, it is my determination that the proposed
amended action is generally CONSISTENT with the Policy Standards and therefore is
CONSISTENT with the LWRP provided the following best management practices and conditions
are required to further the policies of the LWRP.
POLICY STANDARDS
Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold.
3.1 Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold.
Minimize introduction of structural design components (including utility lines, lighting,
signage and fencing) which would be discordant with existing natural scenic components
and character.
A total of fourteen 400 watt metal halide lighting bulbs are proposed. It is recommended
that the Board minimize/reduce the number of lights that are not integral for safety
purposes. In addition, it is recommended that the Board require time on and off protocols
and request high pressure sodium (HPS) bulbs to preserve the night sky.
Correspondingly, high pressure sodium bulbs are more energy efficient and less polluting
(mercury) than metal halide bulbs.
C. Screen components of development which detract from visual quality.
The applicant proposes to screen adjacent properties from the proposed physical
improvements and operations using a landscaped vegetative buffer of varying widths.
The landscape buffer is proposed along the north, south, east and west property
boundaries.
The proposed survival rate for planted vegetation is one year. It is recommended that a
minimum three year survival rate be required for all planted vegetation to further the
above sub-policy.
Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold.
5.5 Protect and conserve the quality and quantity of potable water
It is recommended that the applicant further the above policy through the submission of a spill
response plan/protocol to the Town to further Policy 5.
Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous
substances and wastes.
8.1 Manage solid waste to protect public health and control pollution.
Manage solid waste by:
1. reducing the amount of solid waste generated,
2. reusing or recycling material,
3. using approved methods endorsed by the NYSDEC to dispose of solid waste that
is not otherwise being reused or recycled.
C. Prevent the discharge of solid wastes into the environment by using proper handling,
management, and transportation practices.
D. Operate solid waste management facilities to prevent or reduce water, air, and noise
pollution and other conditions harmful to the public health.
The following is recommended to further the above policy and sub-policies:
1. No industrial waste, treated or untreated regulated medical waste or treated and destroyed
medical waste shall be accepted unless specifically approved by the Town Board.
2. The acceptance, storage, processing or transferring of hazardous waste is prohibited
without Town Board approval.
3. The facility shall operate only between the hours of sunrise and sunset.
4. The owner/operator of the facility is responsible for the control of litter, insects, odors
and vectors. Blowing litter must be confined to solid waste holding and operating areas
by fencing or other suitable means. Solid waste must be confined to an area that can be
effectively maintained, operated and controlled. Solid waste must not be accepted at a
solid waste management facility unless the waste is adequately covered or confined in the
vehicle transporting the waste to prevent dust, and blowing litter.
5. The facility must be maintained so as to prevent or control on-site populations of vectors
using techniques appropriate for protection of human health and the environment and
prevent the facility from being a vector breeding area.
6. Odors must be effectively controlled so that they do not constitute nuisances or hazards to
health, safety or property.
7. Noise levels resulting from equipment or operations at the facility must be controlled to
prevent transmission of sound levels beyond the property line at locations zoned or
otherwise authorized for residential purposes;
Please contact me at (631) 765-1938 if you have any questions regarding the above.
Members of the Town Board
Members of Southold Zoning Board of Appeals
Bruno Semon, Senior Site Plan Reviewer
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REPORT
(including Part III EAF, Significance of Impacts)
PECONIC RECYCLING & TRANSFER II
Prepared for:
Town of Southold Planning Board
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Prepared by:
Date:
Nelson, Pope & Voorhis, LLC
572 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747
(631) 427-5665
Contact: Charles J. Voorhis, CEP, AICP
October 12, 2007
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT TYPE:
LOCATION:
SCTM:
ZONING DISTRICT:
OVERLAYS:
TOTAL PROJECT AREA:
Peconic Recycling & Transfer II, Cutchogue
Site Plan Application
560 Commerce Drive, Cutchogue, Town of
Southold, County of Suffolk
1000-095-2-5
LIO-Light Industrial Office Park
NA
2.75
SITE DESCRIPTION AND RESOURCES
The project site is located at 560 Commerce Drive, at the north comer of Commerce Drive and
Corporate Road, Cutchogue, Town of Southold, County of Suffolk. The 2.75-acre vacant parcel
has approximately 320 feet of frontage along Corporate Road and 353 feet along Commerce
Drive. The site is generally flat and is entirely covered with low herbaceous plants and shrubs.
The site is zoned L10 Light Industrial Planned Office Park, and the area surrounding the site is
similarly zoned LIO and LI Light Industrial. A Town composting facility is located east of the
site, beyond which are Town solid waste management facilities. The nearest residence is located
west of the site fronting Depot Lane; this residence is an existing non-conforming use in an LIO
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zone. There is a small residential community to the south fronting CR 48 in an area zoned R-40.
Setbacks and potential impacts to surrounding uses are considered in more detail herein.
There are no designated tidal wetlands within 5,000 feet of the property; however, there is a
designated freshwater wetlands (SO-56) located approximately 4,500 feet to the south southeast
of the property. The proposed development is not expected to impact this wetland due to
distance and the existing development between the sites. The Suffolk County Soil Survey
(Warner, 1975) identifies three (3) soil types on the subject site, which consist of the following:
Riverhead sandy loam, 3 to 8% slopes (RdB), Haven Loam, 0-2% slopes (HaA) and Haven
Loam, 2-6% slopes (HaB). The topography and soils on the site do not appear to present severe
development constraints. Therefore, no significant impact on soils and topography is
anticipated.
A review of the Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) Distribution Maps from 2005
indicates that no water mains are located in the area of the subject property. Using typical
SCDHS flow rates for an industrial building of the size proposed, it is estimated that the
proposed development will use approximately 1,368 gallons of water per day. The applicant
must comply with Article 6 of the Suffolk County Sanitary Code for sanitary density (i.e.
permitted flow on a given side parcel). The applicant will also need to demonstrate to the
SCDHS under Article 4 of the Sanitary Code, that potable water can be supplied to the site. It is
expected that water supply will be provided by use of a private well.
The elevation of groundwater beneath the subject site is approximately 5 feet above mean sea
level (msl) according to the USGS Water Resources Investigation Report 2002. The topographic
elevation of the property is approximately 50 feet above msl, based on the USGS Topographic
Quadrangle for the area. Therefore, the minimum depth to groundwater is approximately 45
feet. The subject property is located just north of the north fork groundwater divide. The
majority of the groundwater recharges vertically into the groundwater but, there is a slight
horizontal component of flow which is generally toward the north and west. The direction of
groundwater flow is expected to be horizontal and to the west towards the Long Island Sound.
REQUESTED ACTION
The proposed action involves the development of the 2.75-acre site with a 34,200 SF building
that will house a recycling and transfer facility (32,000 SF) and associated office space (2,200
SF). Municipal and construction and demolition waste will be sorted in the proposed structure
and trucked to appropriate facilities/markets. Materials will be held at the facility for short
periods. This is critical to the safe, compatible operation of the facility. The site plan indicates
storage areas for various materials including hazardous materials/substances, metals, plastic,
cardboard and asphalt, brick and similar materials. The application also indicates solid waste
generation in the amount of 4 tons per month. Additionally, the EAF indicates that 480 tons of
municipal solid waste and recyclables and 800 tons of construction and demolition will be
handled daily by the facility, for a total of 38,400 tons of waste per month. Part of the
information contained in the application package indicates that soil will not be removed from the
site.
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The front yard and track parking areas will consist of gravel surfaces. Two (2) large scales that
will be utilized by entering trucks will be located along the southern property boundary. Twelve
(12) truck parking stalls and fourteen (14) car parking stalls are shown on the site plan; however,
25 parking stalls is noted in the EAF and in the site notes on the site plan. Two (2) future curb
cuts in the northern property boundary will connect to the adjacent, vacant property located to
the north. The site will be accessible via two (2) 40 foot entrance points located along
Commerce Drive and Corporate Road. A series of stormwater leaching pools will collect runoff
generated by the property. The development will connect to public water provided by the
SCWA and a septic system will be provided which will need approval from the SCDHS. The
perimeter of the property will be landscaped with evergreens and shrubs to reduce visual impacts
to the surrounding areas.
SITE PLAN APPLICATION
The Applicant has provided the following forms which comply with the Town's Site Plan
Application submission requirements:
· Site Plan application form
· Fee
· Long enviromnental assessment form
· Site plan
· Construction Plans/elevations
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
The following analysis identifies areas where the Applicant must provide further information or
analysis:
· The proposed coverages were not providcd and the site acreage provided in the correspondence is
not consistent.
· A total of 25 parking stalls arc noted in the site details but 26 are shown on the plan.
Number of jobs generated during construction seems high; please provide reference.
Solid waste generated by the facility seems too high.
The anticipated water usage appears to be incorrect. Custom practice is to use Suffolk County
Department of Health Services Design Flow rates to calculate water usage.
The type(s) of permit that are to be requested from the DEC should be noted, and in particular ifa
DEC Part 360 Solid Waste Facility permit will be required.
Drainage calculations should be provided.
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SITE PLAN APPLICATION
The following analysis identifies areas where the Applicant must provide further or updated
information or analysis:
· The site plan should indicate water usage and sanitary calculations.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
A Part II Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) has been completed for the proposed action.
Potential large impacts are noted as follows:
· Potential traffic impacts
· Potential odor impacts
· Potential noise impacts
· Potential visual impacts
Other small to moderate impacts are identified in the Part li EAF analysis of the significance of
impacts are noted as follows:
· Potential groundwater impacts
· Potential land use impacts
PART III EAF - SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACTS AND MITIGATION
This section provides a Part III narrative to consider the significance/magnitude of impacts and
potential as well as, how modifications in the project may reduce or eliminate potential impacts.
TRAFFIC
Proposed project will result in an increase of large trucks on Middle Road (CR 48), Depot Lane,
Corporate Road and Commerce Drive. The trucks will enter the site loaded with solid waste,
unload waste in the building and leave the site. Additionally, sorted material will be stored on-
site and removed periodically resulting in periodic truck traffic. The majority of the traffic
entering and exiting the site will utilize the flashing light-controlled intersection at Depot Lane
and Middle Road (CR 48). The area is industrial in character and use road systems currently
exist which serve these industrial areas. Traffic impacts from the proposed project can be
lessened by:
· Truck parking stalls provided on the site that will reduce congestion on Commerce Drive.
· The location of the scales to all interior location will reduce stacking on Commerce Drive and
Corporate Road.
· On August 30, 2006, the SCDPW reviewed the prcvious application, which applied to
property located north of the current position and indicated a permit is not required. They
stated that "no additional improvement within the County right of way in the vicinity of this
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site is required". It is assumed that this statement applies to the current location as it is part
of the same subdivision which accesses off-site roads at the same locations.
This impact is not considered significant for the following reasons:
· The Town Engineer's comments from the previous application regarding the scales have been
addressed.
· The existing road system appears adequate to handle traffic from land uses in the area.
· The site is part of an approved subdivision in an LIO zone; additional industrial related traffic has
been anticipated in connection with this site and the overall subdivision.
· The site and area are zoned for industrial use; the proposed project and other LIO uses which
could occupy the site would all involve some degree of tmck and industrial use traffic.
ODOR AND NOISE
It is anticipated that odors will emanate from the solid waste being transported to the site and
from the trucks themselves through exhaust. Additionally, the trucks will produce noise.
The applicant's EAF Part I points to the fact the noise and traffic impacts are similar to those of
the Town facility located adjacent to subject property. This is a fair statement and is considered
in the context of this analysis. Small solid waste sorting facilities are becoming more typical as
solid waste disposal costs increase and recycling initiatives are encouraged. The hand sorting of
Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris and Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) on an indoor
tipping floor is a way to properly manage this type of operation. Recycling facilities such as this
assist in reducing waste needed to be disposed of and conform with good solid waste
management initiatives. Significant odors are not expected since small loads of waste will be
sorted and boxed and held on site temporarily before shipping to disposal or other markets.
Sorting occurs indoors and therefore impacts will be localized.
There are no nearby residential uses, the nearest residence is approximately 600 feet to the west
of the property in an area zoned LIO. Residential uses are also located approximately 750 feet to
the east. No other receptors are nearby, and it is expected that the area immediately surrounding
the site will become occupied by other industrial uses in accordance with zoning. The Town
compost facility is located immediately to the east, beyond which is the Towns MSW facility.
Solid waste facilities exist in the area at present, and the proposed use is not out of character with
these uses in terms of noise generating potential, particularly since operations will be conducted
indoors.
Odor and noise impacts can be lessened by:
· Material being transported to and from thc site should be covered with plastic or other
appropriate material.
· Unloading and sorting will be conducted in the building limiting odors to surrounding uses.
· Trucks being unloaded and those waitiog to be processed will be expected to turn their
engines off thereby reducing the impacts of exhaust odors and noise.
· Perimeter landscaping will reduce noise impacts to the surrounding uses.
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The facility will operate during normal working hours which will reduce noise and odor
impacts to surrounding residences when individuals are at home.
An interior misting system is proposed that will help to control odors.
Noise and odor impacts are not expected to be significant based on the following considerations:
· The area is industrially zoned.
· The site is adjacent to a Town solid waste facility and other Town MSW facilities are in the area.
· There are no residential receptors within 600 feet of the property.
· Activities will be conducted indoors and containerized sorted materials and waste will be on site
on a temporary basis before being shipped to disposal or market.
VISUAL
The proposed structure will be noticeable from surrounding areas and roadways including,
Commerce Drive, Corporate Road, Depot Lane and Middle Road (CR 48). The lighting plan has
been designed to ensure that lighting is cast downward and only illuminates the subject site. The
Architectural Review Committee (ARC) reviewed the previous site plans and in a document
dated August 3, 2006 recommended specific architectural features and color. Visual impacts can
be lessened by:
· The use of landscaping around the perimeter of the property. The site plan includes a landscaping
schedule.
· Specific color, exterior finishing and landscaping as recommended by the ARC to reduce the
visual impact of the structure.
The proposed use is for an industrial site in an industrial area. While the site may be visible from
CR 48, it will not be unlike other solid waste management facilities currently operating in the
area. No significant impact to visual resources is expected to occur based on the following
reasons:
· The ARC review for color, texture and architecture will ensure that visual/aesthetic issues are
addressed.
· Landscape materials and berming will help "soften" the structural improvements on the site.
· The site is setback over 1,100 feet from CR 48 and over 400 feet from Depot Lane.
· The proposed use is not unlike other existing or expected industrial use buildings.
· The site is zoned for industrial use and is part of the Town comprehensive plan by developing in
accordance with zoning recognized as appropriate for the area.
GROUNDWATER
Solid waste sorting on site could potentially release groundwater contaminants; l~owever, the
operation and regulations should be understood to assess the significance of this impact. First,
the use must conform to Article 6 of the Suffolk County Sanitary Code for sanitary flow density.
This is determined by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) who will
review and approve the site plan. Based on information submitted and analysis contained herein,
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the project appears to comply with Article 6 and will be subject to further review by the SCDHS.
Potential impacts with respect to groundwater can be lessened by the following methods:
· The "tipping" floor should be a sealed concrete floor with no cracks or floor drains and
repaired/maintained as necessary.
· The concrete slab should pitch inward into the building, not toward the door.
· All tipping and sorting operations should be conducted indoors.
· Solid waste containers should be inspected before being "tipped".
· Spill control tools should be available such as speedi-dry, absorbant pads and other control
materials.
· Site personnel should be trained in spill response, and the NYSDEC spill hotline number should
be posted and part of thc training.
· The facility should institute an on-call contract with a licensed scavenger.
· No liquid materials should be stored outdoors; should any be encountered, they should be
separated, retained in doors and removed by a licensed scavenger after testing and identification.
In terms of potential for impacts, significant groundwater impacts are not expected for the
following reasons:
· The measures noted above should be implemented, as these are standard methods of the industry.
· The floor will be of sealed concrete with no floor drains and pitched toward the interior of the
building.
· All operations will be conducted indoors.
· SCDHS prohibits discharge under Article 12 of the SCSC and County inspectors maintain
records and inspections of industrial facilities.
· The project will conform to Article 6 of the SCSC for land use density.
LAND USE
The proposed project is located in a Light Industrial/Planned Office Park (LIO) zoning district.
Adjoining property to the north and south are similarly zoned. Light Industrial zoning districts
are located south and north of the subject property. Farmland, a compost facility, Town landfill
and solid waste facility and commercial uses are located in the area of the subject property. One
non-conforming residential structure is located approximately 600 feet to the west along Depot
Lane. The next closest residential area, zoned R-40, is located approximately 750 feet to the
east. Land use impacts are not expected based on the following reasons:
· All operations will be conducted indoors.
· The areais industrially zoned.
· The site is adjacent to a Town solid waste facility and other Town MSW facilities are in the area.
· The proposed use is not unlike other existing or expected industrial use buildings.
· The site is zoned for industrial use and is part of the Town comprehensive plan by developing in
accordance with zoning recognized as appropriate for the area.
In addition, the Town of Southold Solid Waste Coordinator reviewed the previous application
and provided the following input in a memo dated October 27, 2006:
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New York State Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) designates the Town of Southold as the
Solid Waste Management Unit (SMU) for the Town of Southold. A key provision of this status
is the requirement for the Town to develop a Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) that
explains in detail how the Town will ensure that ALL of the waste generated within the Town
will be handled both in an environmentally sound manner AND in compliance with the solid
waste management hierarchy as outlined in the ECL, whether or not the waste is actually handled
or managed through a Town-owned facility. In this manner, the State seeks to identify all of the
waste for which the Town is potentially responsible (should private arrangements change or break
down). (It is also in the Town's interest, as it is clearly relevant to Town decisions on the
development of it Solid Waste program and facilities). The Town first developed its SWMP Plan
in 1990 and, as per regulations, it has been updated several times (most recently in 2005) since to
reflect changes in the waste stream, developments in management processes and technology, and
developments/improvements in the Town's infrastructure and waste handling abilities.
It is estimated that between 20% and 30% of the waste generated within the Town of Southold,
primarily commercial waste and construction/demolition debris, bypasses the Cutchogue Transfer
Station and is not in any way tracked by the Town. Whereas the ECL seeks input on this
"missing waste" from the Town, the fact that it is destined for various out of Town facilities and
does not pass through any single transfer point on its way to those facilities, makes it exceedingly
difficult to track with any assurance. In short, it makes it easy to ignore. The State has therefore
generally accepted Town reporting on this stream in terms of overall estimates, leaving out details
on specific tonnage and destinations. The new Peconic Recycling facility, however, will be
capable of providing in-Town access to not only their own customers, but to others involved in
generating, hauling, and disposing of waste. As such, to stay in compliance with the ECL, the
Town would be required to revise its SWMP to track waste handled at the facility. In addition to
the type of waste and tonnage received, this would include sources of the waste, its destination,
recycling rates and quantities, permit infom~ation from points of ultimate disposal, and other
information. The Town may even be required to include information on any out of Town waste
handled by Peconic Recycling.
At present, the Town has no mechanism for requiring private companies to report on their waste
handling and recycling practices. Most municipalities receive such information through a local
permitting process, renewable ammally. However, Southold does not require permits of waste
handling companies that do not use the Cutchgue Transfer Station. The permits that are required
are merely vehicle-specific, to allow access to the facility.
Should the Town seek information from Peconic Recycling, it makes sense to take the full step
and seek the same information from other companies engaged in out of Town disposal. This
would avoid singling out one company for regulation and would finally allow the Town to "see"
all the waste it is potentially responsible for. In addition, the resulting benefit to thc Town's
waste management pla~ming efforts are obvious.
To the extent possible, the Town should explicitly require Peconic Recycling and Transfer to
receive the necessary State operating permits and to adhere to NYSDEC Part 360 regulations for
C&D transfer stations. In addition, thc Town should require notification from Peconic Transfer
of any change from its plans in the type and amount of waste received, and to maintain full
compliance with DEC regulations pursuant to any such changes.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
· The applicant should address discrepancies and requested information identified herein which the
planning Board feels are important, x
·/~he Part I EAF was reviewed and a Part II EAF has been completed and attached. A Part III'~
I assessment of the significance of impacts has been completed. The applicant should provide any\
~ additional materials which the Board feels are necessary to determine the significance of the]
~action, and once satisfied the sufficient information is available, the Planning Board should issue
~a Determination of Significance.
· Receive approval from the Southold Town Board Under Town Code Section 211. Where the
applicant is required to obtain a Salvage Center Permit for this proposed use.
From a philosophical standpoint as well as for environmental management and waste reduction
goals, recycling facilities such as this assist in reducing waste needed to be disposed of and
conform with the good solid waste management initiatives. Small solid waste sorting facilities
are becoming more typical as solid waste disposal costs increase and recycling initiatives are
encouraged. The hand sorting of Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris and Municipal
Solid Waste (MSW) on an indoor tipping floor is a way to properly manage this type of
operation. If the Planning Board is in agreement, the action does not appear to rise to the level of
requiring a Draft Environmental Impact Statement, and it is expected that a Negative Declaration
could be justified for consideration by the Board based on the analysis and weighing of issues
conducted as part of this report in addition to review and deliberation of the action by the
Planning Board members, staff and advisors.
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PART 1--PROJECT INFORMAT~','~.~'~ "~';':"' Prepared by Project Sponsor[*:! ¢,-
NQTiCE: This document is designed to assist in determining whether the action propOSed
environment. Please complete the entire form, Pads A through E. Answers to these quesl be considered as part
willapplicati°nbe neededf°r approvalto completeand Partsmay be2 andSUbject3, to ,udher verification and public review. Provid, J d ,ti o~ 01~ fo r m~ t,aL~u
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Terry, Mark
From: Bunchuck, Jim
Sent: Friday, December 01,2006 3:26 PM
To: Terry, Mark
Subject: Peconic Recycling and Transfer - FYI
Mark,
At a work session in November, the Town Board asked me to consult with Chris Dwyer of McLean Engineering
about whether there exists a suitable alternative to the proposed site for Peconic Recycling and Transfer. Chris
does not feel there is, within the Town, another site that could be used, based on his knowledge of the Town's
zoning map. In fact, the proliferation of other industrial/commercial facilities between Depot and Cox Lanes, and
the limited area zoned for residential use actually makes the proposed site a sensible one.
He did, however, mention several areas that should be addressed as part of the plan, although these are also
normally addressed in the DEC permitting process they will need to undergo:
· Odor issues - usually these are mitigated by requiring the "tipping" or dumping, floor to be emptied each
night and/or through the use of exhaust fans and filters.
· "Fugitive" litter, i.e., making sure any litter or debris is contained within the enclosed bldg., or on site
through the use of adequate fencing;
· Vector control, i.e., rats, birds, etc. - our facility accomplishes this through a contract with Terminex for
regular (every 2 weeks) treatment with bait; access by birds is controlled by the building.
· Traffic access off Rt. 48 - will a stop light be necessary at Depot Lane?
· For the C&D debris (construction and demolition), will they be processing (i.e., grinding or chopping to
reduce volume) incoming debris, or merely transferring it as it is received into vehicles for removal to an
ultimate disposal site? Processing normally produces more noise and dust, and requires specific DEC
approval;
· What are their hours of operation? If they claim it will be only 8 - 5, 5 days a week then their expected
tonnage should be looked at to determine the relative # of vehicles that will be using the facility during
working hours. Sometimes facilities claim a work schedule that is unrealistic for the tonnage to be
received.
· EAF - if the Town has unresolved questions, as the Lead Agency, it could require Peconic to complete a
long form EAF.
There are probably other issues as well that we might want to look at - I'll get back to you with more if come up
with any.
Let me know if you want this or my other e-mail on Town Stationary.
Jim
James Bunchuck, Solid Waste Coordinator
Town of Southold DSW
P.O. Box 962
Cutchogue, NY 11935
631-734-7685
631-734-7976 (fax)
631-478-7344 (cell)
12/4/2006
Terry, Mark
From: Bunchuck, Jim
Sent: Friday, December 01,2006 3:07 PM
To: Terry, Mark
Subject: Peconic Recycling and Transfer Memorandum
Mark,
I am writing in response to a memo to me dated November 13, 2006 from Jonathan DiVello of Peconic Recycling
and Transfer.
In the memorandum, Mr. DiVello appears to address satisfactorily concerns I outlined in a memo dated October
27, 2006 to Bruno Semon regarding the information we will need from Peconic Recycling to ensure consistency
and compliance with the Town's Solid Waste Management Plan and related DEC reporting requirements.
James Bunchuck, Solid Waste Coordinator
Town of Southold DSW
P.O. Box 962
Cutchogue, NY 11935
631-734-7685
631-734-7976 (fax)
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12/4/2006