HomeMy WebLinkAboutElite Mattituck Finalized and Signed LEAF-LWRP 1-16-15 (2) Full Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1-Project and Setting
Instructions for Completing Part 1
Part 1 is to be completed by the applicant or project sponsor. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding,
are subject to public review,and may be subject to further verification.
Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to
any item,please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information;indicate whether missing information does not exist,
or is not reasonably available to the sponsor;and,when possible,generally describe work or studies which would be necessary to
update or fully develop that information.
Applicants/sponsors must complete all items in Sections A&B. In Sections C,D&E,most items contain an initial question that
must be answered either"Yes"or"No". If the answer to the initial question is"Yes",complete the sub-questions that follow. If the
answer to the initial question is"No",proceed to the next question. Section F allows the project sponsor to identify and attach any
additional information. Section G requires the name and signature of the project sponsor to verify that the information contained in
Part lis accurate and complete.
A.Project and Sponsor Information.
Name of Action or Project:
Proposed Upgraded Communications Facility at the Mattituck Fire Department
Project Location(describe,and attach a general location map):
1000 Pike Street,hamlet of Mattituck,Town of Southold(see attached site location map)
Brief Description of Proposed Action(include purpose or need):
The proposed action involves the upgrade of the Mattituck Fire District's existing communications facility located at 1000 Pike Street,Mattituck.
Specifically,the Fire District intends to remove an existing 84.5-foot-tall wooden pole with whip antennas thereon and replace it with a 120-foot-tall
blue/gray stealth unipole and associated equipment. The proposed unipole would support multiple Fire District whip antennas at various heights,the
uppermost of which would reach a top height of 132-feet-6±-inches above grade level(agl).In addition,a mesa span cabinet and a transformer would be
installed at ground level,proximate to the base of the proposed unipole.The proposed stealth unipole would also facilitate future collocation,as it would be
able to conceal the antennas of multiple wireless service providers within. Associated rooftop equipment of future wireless communications providers
would be situated on two proposed steel platforms measuring 336 and 184 square feet,behind screening enclosures designed to match the building
fagade. The proposed screening enclosures for future wireless communications rooftop equipment would extend to a height of 31-feet-2±-inches agl,
which is approximately nine feet higher than the existing building parapet. Additionally,a natural gas powered generator(associated with future
collocation)could be located upon the building rooftop proximate to the proposed equipment platforms.
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Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone: (631)298-8833
Mattituck Fire District E-Mail:
Address:
P.O.Box 666
NTk&k0: State:New York Zip Code:11952
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Project Contact(if not same as sponsor;give name and title/role): Telephone:(631)425-4100(Att: John Coughlin,Esq.)
Re,Nielsen,Huber&Coughlin,LLP E-Mail:leoughlin@rnhclaw.com
Address:
36 North New York Avenue
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
Huntington New York 11743
Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone:
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City/PO: State: Zip Code:
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B.Government Approvals
B.Government Approvals,Funding,or Sponsorship. ("Funding"includes grants,loans,tax relief,and any other forms of financial
assistance.)
Government Entity If Yes:Identify Agency and Approval(s) Application Date
Required (Actual or projected)
a.City Council,Town Board, ❑YesmNo
or Village Board of Trustees
b.City,Town or Village mYeS❑No Site Plan/Special Permit-Town of Southold TBD
Planning Board or Commission Planning Board
c.City Council,Town or ❑YesmNo
Village Zoning Board of Appeals
d.Other local agencies mYes❑No Building Permit-Town of Southold Building TBD
Department
e.County agencies ❑YesmNo
f.Regional agencies ❑YesmNo
g. State agencies ❑YesmNo
h.Federal agencies ❑YesmNo
i. Coastal Resources.
i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area,or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? ®Yes❑No
If yes,
ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? m YeSE]NO
iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? ❑Yes[Z]No
C.Planning and Zoning
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C.1.Planning and zoning actions.
Will administrative or legislative adoption,or amendment of a plan,local law,ordinance,rule or regulation be the ❑YesmNo
only approval(s)which must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed?
• If Yes,complete sections C,F and G.
• If No,proceed to question C.2 and complete all remaining sections and questions in Part 1
C.2.Adopted land use plans.
a.Do any municipally-adopted (city,town,village or county)comprehensive land use plan(s)include the site mYes❑No
where the proposed action would be located?
If Yes,does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action ❑Yes®Nb
would be located?
b.Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district(for example: Greenway mYes❑No
Brownfield Opportunity Area(BOA);designated State or Federal heritage area;watershed management plan;
or other?)
If Yes,identify the plan(s):
Long Island North Shore Heritage Area
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c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan, ❑YesmNo
or an adopted municipal farmland protection'plan?
If Yes,identify the plan(s):
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C.3. Zoning
a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance. ®Yes❑No
If Yes,what is the zoning classification(s)including any applicable overlay district?
Hamlet Business(HB)
b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? ®Yes❑No
c.Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action? ❑Yes®No
If Yes,
L What is the proposed new zoning for the site?
C.4.Existing community services.
a.In what school district is the project site located? Mattituck Union Free School District
b.What police or other public protection forces serve the project site?
Town of Southold Police Department
c.Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site?
Mattituck Fire Department(both fire and emergency medical services)
d.What parks serve the project site?
N/A-the proposed action is an unmanned facility that would not be served by or utilize any parks.
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D.Project Details
D.1.Proposed and Potential Development
a.What is the general nature of the proposed action(e.g.,residential,industrial,commercial,recreational;if mixed,include all
components)? Upgraded communications facility
b.a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 1.36 acres (overall subject property)
b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0.018± acres (Ground disturbance associated with pole and
c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned utility cabinet installation and utility routing.)
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 0.002± acres (Represents ground level area to contain
unipole and utility cabinets)*
c.Is the proposed action an expansion of an existing project or use? ❑Yes®No
L If Yes,what is the approximate percentage of the proposed expansion and identify the units(e.g.,acres,miles,housing units,
square feet)? % Units:
d.Is the proposed action a subdivision,or does it include a subdivision? ❑Yes E10
If Yes,
L Purpose or type of subdivision?(e.g.,residential,industrial,commercial;if mixed,specify types)
ii.Is a cluster/conservation layout proposed? ❑Yes❑No �
iii.Number of lots proposed?
iv. Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum Maximum
e.Will proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? ❑Yes®No
L If No,anticipated period of construction: 1-3 months
ii. If Yes:
• Total number of phases anticipated
• Anticipated commencement date of phase 1(including demolition) month year
• Anticipated completion date of final phase month year
• Generally describe connections or relationships among phases,including any contingencies where progress of one phase may
determine timing or duration of future phases:
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*Note that associated equipment may also be installed upon the rooftop of the existing Fire Department building in the future to facilitate
collocation of wireless communications providers.
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f.Does the project include new residential uses? ❑Yes®No
If Yes,show numbers of units proposed.
One Family Two Family Three Family Multiple Family four or more
Initial Phase
At completion
of all phases
g.Does the proposed action include new non-residential construction(including expansions)? ®Yes❑No
If Yes,
L Total number of structures 1 (Unipole)* diameter
ii.Dimensions(in feet)of largest proposed structure: 120 height; 3.6*** ,X*WXXXX�� (Represents proposed
unipole dimensions)
M. Approximate extent of building space to be heated or cooled: NIA square feet
h.Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that will result in the impoundment of any ❑Yes®No
liquids,such as creation of a water supply,reservoir,pond,lake,waste lagoon or other storage?
If Yes,
i.Purpose of the impoundment:
ii.If a water impoundment,the principal source of the water: ❑Ground water❑Surface water streams❑Other specify:
iii.If other than water,identify the type of impounded/contained liquids and their source.
iv. Approximate size of the proposed impoundment. Volume: million gallons;surface area: acres
v.Dimensions of the proposed dam or impounding structure: height; length
vi. Construction method/materials for the proposed dam or impounding structure(e.g.,earth fill,rock,wood,concrete):
D.2. Project Operations
a.Does the proposed action include any excavation,mining,or dredging,during construction,operations,or both? ❑Yes®No
(Not including general site preparation,grading or installation of utilities or foundations where all excavated
materials will remain onsite)
If Yes:
i.What is the purpose of the excavation or dredging?
ii. How much material(including rock,earth,sediments,etc.)is proposed to be removed from the site?
• Volume(specify tons or cubic yards):
• Over what duration of time?
iii.Describe nature and characteristics of materials to be excavated or dredged,and plans to use,manage or dispose of them.
iv. Will there be onsite dewatering or processing of excavated materials? ❑Yes❑No
If yes,describe.
v.What is the total area to be dredged or excavated? acres
vi.What is the maximum area to be worked at any one time? acres
vii. What would be the maximum depth of excavation or dredging? feet
viii. Will the excavation require blasting? ❑Yes❑No
ix. Summarize site reclamation goals and plan:
b.Would the proposed action cause or result in alteration of,increase or decrease in size of,or encroachment ❑YesRlNo
into any existing wetland,waterbody,shoreline,beach or adjacent area?
If Yes:
L Identify the wetland or waterbody which would be affected(by name,water index number,wetland map number or geographic
description):
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The proposed action also involves the installation of accessory equipment cabinets at ground level.
**Diameter at the base of proposed unipole,which tapers to 3.0 feet at the top.
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ii.Describe how the proposed action would affect that waterbody or wetland,e.g.excavation,fill,placement of structures,or
alteration of channels,banks and shorelines. Indicate extent of activities,alterations and additions in square feet or acres: ,
iii. Will proposed action cause or result in disturbance to bottom sediments? ❑Yes❑No
If Yes,describe:
iv. Will proposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation? ❑Yes❑No
If Yes:
• acres of aquatic vegetation proposed to be removed:
• expected acreage of aquatic vegetation remaining after project completion:
• purpose of proposed removal(e.g.beach clearing,invasive species control,boat access):
• proposed method of plant removal:
• if chemical/herbicide treatment will be used,specify product(s):
v.Describe any proposed reclamation/mitigation following disturbance:
c.Will the proposed action use,or create a new demand for water? Unmanned facility-no potable water required ❑Yes OKo
If Yes:
L Total anticipated water usage/demand per day: gallons/day
ii. Will the proposed action obtain water from an existing public water supply? ❑Yes❑No
If Yes:
• Name of district or service area:
• Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal? ❑Yes❑No
• Is the project site in the existing district? ❑Yes❑No
• Is expansion of the district needed? ❑Yes❑No
• Do existing lines serve the project site? ❑Yes❑No
iii. Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to supply the project? ❑Yes[]No
If Yes:
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• Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project:
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• Source(s)of supply for the district:
iv.Is a new water supply district or service area proposed to be formed to serve the project site? ❑Yes❑No
If,Yes:
• Applicant/sponsor for new district: j
• Date application submitted or anticipated:
• Proposed source(s)of supply for new district:
v. If a public water supply will not be used,describe plans to provide water supply for the project:
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vi.If water supply will be from wells(public or private),maximum pumping capacity: gallons/minute.
d.Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? Unmanned facility-no liquid waste generation ❑Yes®No
If Yes:
L Total anticipated liquid waste generation per day: gallons/day
ii.Nature of liquid wastes to be generated(e.g.,sanitary wastewater,industrial;if combination,describe all components and
approximate volumes or proportions of each):
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iii. Will the proposed action use any existing public wastewater treatment facilities? ❑Yes❑No
If Yes:
• Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used:
• Name of district:
• Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project? ❑Yes❑No
• Is the project site in the existing district? ❑Yes❑No
• Is expansion of the district needed? ❑Yes❑No
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• Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? ❑Yes❑No
• Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project? ❑Yes❑No
If Yes:
• Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project:
iv. Will a new wastewater(sewage)treatment district be formed to serve the project site? ❑Yes❑No
If Yes:
• Applicant/sponsor for new district:
• Date application submitted or anticipated:
• What is the receiving water for the wastewater discharge?
v. If public facilities will not be used,describe plans to provide wastewater treatment for the project,including specifying proposed
receiving water(name and classification if surface discharge,or describe subsurface disposal plans):
vi.Describe any plans or designs to capture,recycle or reuse liquid waste:
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e.Will the proposed action disturb more than one acre and create stormwater runoff,either from new point ❑Yes®No
sources(i.e.ditches,pipes,swales,curbs,gutters or other concentrated flows of stormwater)or non-point
source(i.e.sheet flow)during construction or post construction?
If Yes:
i.How much impervious surface will the project create in relation to total size of project parcel?
Square feet or acres(impervious surface)
Square feet or acres(parcel size)
ii.Describe types of new point sources.
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iii.Where will the stormwater runoff be directed(i.e.on-site stormwater management facility/structures,adjacent properties,
groundwater,on-site surface water or off-site surface waters)?
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• If to surface waters,identify receiving water bodies or wetlands:
• Will stormwater runoff flow to adjacent properties? ❑Yes❑No
iv.Does proposed plan minimize impervious surfaces,use pervious materials or collect and re-use stormwater? ❑Yes❑No
f. Does the proposed action include,or will it use on-site,one or more sources of air emissions,including fuel ❑Yes®No
combustion,waste incineration,or other processes or operations?
If Yes,identify: j
L Mobile sources during project operations(e.g.,heavy equipment,fleet or delivery vehicles)
ii. Stationary sources during construction(e.g.,power generation,structural heating,batch plant,crushers)
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iii. Stationary sources during operations(e.g.,process emissions,large boilers,electric generation)
g.Will any air emission sources named in D.2.f(above),require a NY State Air Registration,Air Facility Permit, ❑Yes®No
or Federal Clean Air Act Title IV or Title V Permit?
If Yes:
i. Is the project site located in an Air quality non-attainment area? (Area routinely or periodically fails to meet ❑Yes❑No
ambient air quality standards for all or some parts of the year)
ii. In addition to emissions as calculated in the application,the project will generate:
• Tons/year(short tons)of Carbon Dioxide(CO2)
• Tons/year(short tons)of Nitrous Oxide(N20)
• Tons/year(short tons)of Perfluorocarbons(PFCs)
Tons/year(short tons)of Sulfur Hexafluoride(SF6) j
• Tons/year(short tons)of Carbon Dioxide equivalent of Hydroflourocarbons(IVCs)
• Tons/year(short tons)of Hazardous Air Pollutants(HAPs)
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h.Will the proposed action generate or emit methane(including,but not limited to,sewage treatment plants, E]Yes®No
landfills,composting facilities)?
If Yes:
i.Estimate methane generation in tons/year(metric):
ii.Describe any methane capture,control or elimination measures included in project design(e.g.,combustion to generate heat or
electricity,flaring):
i.Will the proposed action result in the release of air pollutants from open-air operations or processes,such as E]Yes®No
quarry or landfill operations?
If Yes:Describe operations and nature of emissions(e.g.,diesel exhaust,rock particulates/dust):
j.Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels or generate substantial FlYes®No
new demand for transportation facilities or services? unmanned facility
If Yes:
i. When is the peak traffic expected(Check all that apply): [I Morning ❑Evening Weekend
❑Randomly between hours of to
ii. For commercial activities only,projected number of semi-trailer truck trips/day:
iii. Parking spaces: Existing Proposed Net increase/decrease
iv. Does the proposed action include any shared use parking? E]YesF]No
v. If the proposed action includes any modification of existing roads,creation of new roads or change in existing access,describe:
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vi. Are public/private transportation service(s)or facilities available within'/mile of the proposed site? E]YesE]No
vii Will the proposed action include access to public transportation or accommodations for use of hybrid,electric E]YesE]No
or other alternative fueled vehicles?
viii.Will the proposed action include plans for pedestrian or bicycle accommodations for connections to existing E]YesE]No
pedestrian or bicycle routes?
k.Will the proposed action(for commercial or industrial projects only)generate new or additional demand ®YesE]No
for energy?
If Yes:
L Estimate annual electricity demand during operation of the proposed action: TBD-minimal increase in electricity usage to operate
proposed communications facility.
ii.Anticipated sources/suppliers of electricity for the project(e.g.,on-site combustion,on-site renewable,via grid/local utility,or
other):
Local utility(PSE&G)
iii. Will the proposed action require a new,or an upgrade to,an existing substation? []Yes[]No
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1.Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply.
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• Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.* • Monday-Friday: 24 hours/day`*
• Saturday: N/A • Saturday: 24 hours/day"
• Sunday: N/A • Sunday: 24 hours/day**
• Holidays: N/A • Holidays: 24 hours/day**
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*Construction would be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. pursuant to noise regulations set forth in Chapter 180 of the
Code of the Town of Southold.
**Remotely monitored,communications facility.
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m.Will the proposed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction, ®Yes❑No
operation,or both?
If yes:
L Provide details including sources,time of day and duration:
Ambient noise levels may be temporarily exceeded during construction,which would be limited to 7:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m.
H. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen? ❑Yes®No
Describe:
n..Will the proposed action have outdoor lighting? ❑Yes®No
If yes:
L Describe source(s),location(s),height of fixture(s),direction/aim,and proximity to nearest occupied structures:
ii. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a light barrier or screen? ❑Yes❑No
Describe:
o.Does the proposed action have the potential to produce odors for more than one hour per day? ❑Yes®No
If Yes,describe possible sources,potential frequency and duration of odor emissions,and proximity to nearest
occupied structures:
p.Will the proposed action include any bulk storage of petroleum(combined capacity of over 1,100 gallons) ❑Yes®No
or chemical products 185 gallons in above ground storage or any amount in underground storage?
If Yes:
L Product(s)to be stored
ii.Volume(s) per unit time (e.g.,month,year)
iii. Generally describe proposed storage facilities:
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q.Will the proposed action(commercial,industrial and recreational projects only)use pesticides(i.e.,herbicides, ❑Yes ®No
insecticides)during construction or operation?
If Yes:
L Describe proposed treatment(s):
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ii. Will the proposed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices? ❑ Yes ❑No
r.Will the proposed action(commercial or industrial projects only)involve or require the management or disposal ❑ Yes ®No
of solid waste(excluding hazardous materials)?
If Yes:
L Describe any solid waste(s)to be generated during construction or operation of the facility:
• Construction: tons per (unit of time)
• Operation: tons per (unit of time)
ii.Describe any proposals for on-site minimization,recycling or reuse of materials to avoid disposal as solid waste:
• Construction:
• Operation:
M.Proposed disposal methods/facilities for solid waste generated on-site:
• Construction:
• Operation:
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s.Does the proposed action include construction or modification of a solid waste management facility? ❑Yes® No
If Yes:
i. Type of management or handling of waste proposed for the site(e.g.,recycling or transfer station,composting,landfill,or
other disposal activities):
ii. Anticipated rate of disposal/processing:
• Tons/month,if transfer or other non-combustion/thermal treatment,or
• Tons/hour,if combustion or thermal treatment
iii.If landfill,anticipated site life: years
t.Will proposed action at the site involve the commercial generation,treatment,storage,or disposal of hazardous ❑Yes®No
waste?
If Yes:
i.Name(s)of all hazardous wastes or constituents to be generated,handled or managed at facility:
ii. Generally describe processes or activities involving hazardous wastes or constituents:
iii. Specify amount to be handled or generated tons/month
iv.Describe any proposals for on-site minimization,recycling or reuse of hazardous constituents:
v. Will any hazardous wastes be disposed at an existing offsite hazardous waste facility? ❑Yes❑No
If Yes:provide name and location of facility:
If No:describe proposed management of any hazardous wastes which will not be sent to a hazardous waste facility:
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E.Site and Setting of Proposed Action
E.I.Land uses on and surrounding the project site
a.Existing land uses.
i. Check all uses that occur on,adjoining and near the project site.
❑Urban ❑ Industrial ® Commercial ® Residential(suburban) ❑Rural(non-farm)
❑Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Aquatic ® Other(specify):Municipal-fire department,educational
R. If mix of uses,generally describe:
The subject property is a fire department with commercial residential and educational uses in the surrounding area.
b.Land uses and covertypes on the project site.
Land use or Current Acreage After Change
Covertype Acreage Project Completion (Acres+/-)
• Roads,buildings,and other paved or impervious
surfaces 0.002* 0.002* 0
• Forested 0 0 0
• Meadows,grasslands or brushlands(non-
agricultural,including abandoned agricultural) 0 0 0
• Agricultural 0 0 0
(includes active orchards,field,greenhouse etc.)
• Surface water features 0 0 0
(lakes,ponds,streams,rivers,etc.)
• Wetlands(freshwater or tidal) 0 0 0
• Non-vegetated(bare rock,earth or fill) 0 0 0
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• Other
Describe:
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c.Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation? ❑Yes®No
L If Yes:explain:
d.Are there any facilities serving children,the elderly,people with disabilities(e.g.,schools,hospitals,licensed ®Yes❑No
day care centers,or group homes)within 1500 feet of the project site?
If Yes,
L Identify Facilities:
Mattituck High School Mattituck-Laurel Library
e.Does the project site contain an existing dam? ❑YesONo
If Yes:
L Dimensions of the dam and impoundment:
• Dam height: feet
• Dam length: feet
• Surface area: acres
• Volume impounded: gallons OR acre-feet
ii. Dam's existing hazard classification:
iii.Provide date and summarize results of last inspection:
f.Has the project site ever been used as a municipal,commercial or industrial solid waste management facility, ❑YesONo
or does the project site adjoin property which is now,or was at one time,used as a solid waste management facility?
If Yes:
i. Has the facility been formally closed? ❑Yes❑No
• If yes,cite sources/documentation:
ii.Describe the location of the project site relative to the boundaries of the solid waste management facility:
iii. Describe any development constraints due to the prior solid waste activities:
g.Have hazardous wastes been generated,treated and/or disposed of at the site,or does the project site adjoin ❑Yes®No
property which is now or was at one time used to commercially treat,store and/or dispose of hazardous waste?
If Yes:
L Describe waste(s)handled and waste management activities,including approximate time when activities occurred:
h. Potential contamination history. Has there been a reported spill at the proposed project site,or have any ❑YesO No
remedial actions been conducted at or adjacent to the proposed site?
If Yes:
i. Is any portion of the site listed on the NYSDEC Spills Incidents database or Environmental Site ❑Yes❑No
Remediation database? Check all that apply:
❑ Yes—Spills Incidents database Provide DEC ID number(s):
❑ Yes—Environmental Site Remediation database Provide DEC ID number(s):
❑ Neither database
ii. If site has been subject of RCRA corrective activities,describe control measures:
iii. Is the project within 2000 feet of any site in the NYSDEC Environmental Site Remediation database? ❑Yes❑No
If yes,provide DEC ID number(s):
iv.If yes to(i),(ii)or(iii)above,describe current status of site(s):
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v. Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses? ❑Yes❑No
• If yes,DEC site ID number:
• Describe the type of institutional control(e.g.,deed restriction or easement):
• Describe any use limitations:
• Describe any engineering controls:
• Will the project affect the institutional or engineering controls in place? ❑Yes❑No
• Explain:
E.2. Natural Resources On or Near Project Site
a.What is the average depth to bedrock on the project site? 800+feet below grade surface
b.Are there bedrock outcroppings on the project site? ❑YesmNo
If Yes,what proportion of the site is comprised of bedrock outcroppings? %
c.Predominant soil type(s)present on project site: Riverhead and Haven sods,graded,0 to 8 percent slopes(Rh B) 100 % (Refers to propose
facility location)
d.What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: 7t feet below grade surface
e.Drainage status of project site soils:m Well Drained: 100%of site
❑Moderately Well Drained: %of site
❑Poorly Drained %of site
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f.Approximate proportion of proposed action site with slopes: m 0-10%: 100 %of site (Refers to proposed facility location)
❑ 10-15%: %of site
❑ 15%or greater: %of site
g.Are there any unique geologic features on the project site? ❑YesmNo
If Yes,describe:
h.Surface water features.
i.Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies(including streams,rivers, ❑YesmNo
ponds or lakes)?
ii.Do any wetlands or other waterbodies adjoin the project site? ❑YesmNo
If Yes to either i or ii,continue. If No,skip to E.2.i.
iii. Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies within or adjoining the project site regulated by any federal, ❑Yes❑No
state or local agency?
iv.For each identified regulated wetland and waterbody on the project site,provide the following information:
• Streams: Name Classification
0 Lakes or Ponds: Name Classification
• Wetlands: Name Approximate Size
• Wetland No.(if regulated by DEC)
v. Are any of the above water bodies listed in the most recent compilation of NYS water quality-impaired ❑Yes❑No
waterbodies?
If yes,name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired:
i.Is the project site in a designated Floodway? ❑YesmNo
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j.Is the project site in the 100 year Floodplain? ❑Yes mNo
k.Is the project site in the 500 year Floodplain? ❑YesmNo
1.Is the project site located over,or immediately adjoining,a primary,principal or sole source aquifer? mYes❑No
If Yes:
i.Name of aquifer: Nassau-Suffolk Sole Aquifer
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in. Identify the predominant wildlife species that occupy or use the project site:
The proposed facility area is unvegetated(i.e.,paved),however,there may be typical suburban species,such as squirrels birds,and raccoons,
that utilize the overall subject property.
n.Does the project site contain a designated significant natural community? ❑YesmNo
If Yes:
i.Describe the habitat/community(composition,function,and basis for designation):
ii. Source(s)of description or evaluation:
iii.Extent of community/habitat:
• Currently: acres
• Following completion of project as proposed: acres
• Gain or loss(indicate+or-): acres
o.Does project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by the federal government or NYS as ❑YesmNo
endangered or threatened,or does it contain any areas identified as habitat for an endangered or threatened species?
p. Does the project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by NYS as rare,or as a species of ❑YesmNo
special concern?
q.Is the project site or adjoining area currently used for hunting,trapping,fishing or shell fishing? ❑YesmNo
If yes,give a brief description of how the proposed action may affect that use:
E.3. Designated Public Resources On or Near Project Site
a.Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in a designated agricultural district certified pursuant to ❑YesmNo
Agriculture and Markets Law,Article 25-AA,Section 303 and 304?
If Yes, provide county plus district name/number:
b.Are agricultural lands consisting of highly productive soils present? ❑YesmNo
i. If Yes:acreage(s)on project site?
ii. Source(s)of soil rating(s):
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c. Does the project site contain all or part of,or is it substantially contiguous to,a registered National ❑YesmNo
Natural Landmark?
If Yes:
i. Nature of the natural landmark: ❑Biological Community ❑ Geological Feature
ii.Provide brief description of landmark,including values behind designation and approximate size/extent:
d.Is the project site located in or does it adjoin a state listed Critical Environmental Area? ❑YesmNo
If Yes:
i. CEA name:
H.Basis for designation:
W. Designating agency and date:
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e.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district ❑Yes®No
which is listed on,or has been nominated by the NYS Board of Historic Preservation for inclusion on,the
State or National Register of Historic Places?
If Yes:
i.Nature of historic/archaeological resource: ❑Archaeological Site ❑Historic Building or District
ii. Name:
iii.Brief description of attributes on which listing is based:
f.Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for ®Yes❑No
archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory?
g.Have additional archaeological or historic site(s)or resources been identified on the project site? ❑Yes®No
If Yes:
i.Describe possible resource(s):
ii.Basis for identification:
h.Is the project site within fives miles of any officially designated and publicly accessible federal,state,or local ®Yes❑No
scenic or aesthetic resource?
If Yes:
i. Identify resource: North Fork Trail Scenic Byway(Routes 48 and 25);Downs Farm Preserve
ii.Nature of,or basis for,designation(e.g.,established highway overlook,state or local park,state historic trail or scenic byway,
etc.): Scenic historic recreational;historic scenic
iii.Distance between project and resource: o.15( tg a a8),o oz(Rte 25)/2.0 miles.
i. Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild,Scenic and Recreational Rivers ❑Yes®No
Program 6 NYCRR 666?
If Yes:
i. Identify the name of the river and its designation:
U. Is the activity consistent with development restrictions contained in 6NYCRR Part 666? ❑Yes❑No
F.Additional Information
Attach any additional information which may be needed to clarify your project.
If you have identified any adverse impacts which could be associated with your proposal,please describe those impacts plus any
measures which you propose to avoid or minimize them.
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G. Verification j
I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
VHB Engineering,Surveying and Landscape
Applicant/Sponsor Name
Architecture,P.C.as Environmental Consultant to the
Applicant Date January 16,2015
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Signature Title Project Manager
Erin ECheva '
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Town of Southold
LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM
A. INSTRUCTIONS
I. All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencies, shall complete this CCAF for
proposed actions that are subject to the Town of Southold Waterfront Consistency Review Law. This
assessment is intended to supplement other information used by a Town of Southold agency in
making a determination of consistency. *Except minor exempt actions including Building Permits
and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area.
2. Before answering the questions in Section C, the preparer of this form should review the exempt
minor action list, policies and explanations of each policy contained in the Town of Southold Local
Waterfront Revitalization Program. A proposed action will be evaluated as to its significant
beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal area(which includes all of Southold Town).
3. If any question in Section C on this form is answered "yes",then the proposed action may affect the
achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law.
Thus, the action should be analyzed in more detail and, if necessary, modified prior to malting a
determination that it is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the LWRP policy
standards and conditions. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy
standards and conditions,it shall not be undertaken.
A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the Town of Southold's
website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning Department, all
local libraries and the Town Clerk's office.
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B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION
SCTM# 140 - 03
PROJECT NAME Proposed Communications Facility Upgrade at the Mattituck Fire Department
The Application has been submitted to(check appropriate response):
Town Board ❑ Planning Dept. M Building Dept. ❑ Board of Trustees ❑
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I. Category of Town of Southold agency action(check appropriate response):
(a) Action undertaken directly by Town agency(e.g. capital ❑
construction,planning activity,agency regulation,land transaction) ❑
(b) Financial assistance(e.g.grant,loan,subsidy)
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Nature and extent of action:
The proposed action involves the upgrade of the Mattituck Fire District's existing communications facility located at 1000 Pike Street,Mattituck.
Specifically,the Fire District intends to remove an existing 84.5-foot-tall wooden pole with whip antennas thereon and replace it with a 120-foot-tall
blue/gray stealth unipole and associated equipment. The proposed unipole would support multiple Fire District whip antennas at various heights,the
uppermost of which would reach a top height of 132-feet-6±-inches above grade level(agl).In addition,a mesa span cabinet and a transformer would
be installed at ground level,proximate to the base of the proposed unipole.The proposed stealth unipole would also facilitate future collocation,as it
would be able to conceal the antennas of multiple wireless service providers within. Associated rooftop equipment of future wireless communications
providers would be situated on two proposed steel platforms measuring 336 and 184 square feet,behind screening enclosures designed to match the
building fagade. The proposed screening enclosures for future wireless communications rooftop equipment would extend to a height of 31-feet-2
±-inches agl,which is approximately nine feet higher than the existing building parapet. Additionally,a natural gas powered generator(associated with
future collocation)could be located upon the building rooftop proximate to the proposed equipment platforms.
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Location of action: Mattituck Fire Department,1000 Pike Street,Mattituck(SCTM#: 1000-140-03-11.1)
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Site acreage: 1.36±-acres subject parcel/0.002±-acre ground-level area to contain unipole and utility cabinets
Present land use:Fire District use and communications facility
Present zoning classification:Hamlet Business(HB)
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2. If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following
information shall be provided:
(a) Name of applicant:Mattituck Fire District
(b) Mailing address:PO Box 666
Mattituck,New York 11952
(c) Telephone number:Area Code 031)298-8833
(d) Application number, if any:N/A
Will the action be directly undertaken,require funding,or approval by a state or federal agency?
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Yes ❑ NoFX If yes,which state or federal agency?
DEVELOPED COAST POLICY
Policy 1. Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character,
preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location,and
minimizes adverse effects of development. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Page 2 for evaluation
criteria.
F7Yes F] No [] Not Applicable
The proposed unipole and associated accessory equipment cabinets,which would replace the existing Fire District communications facility upon a wooden
pole,would be situated upon paved area on a portion of the overall Mattituck Fire Department property.The overall equipment area would occupy only
0.002±acre(0.1%of the subject parcel).The proposed unipole would be able to conceal antennas of future wireless communications providers within,
promoting collocation,and would be blue-gray to blend with the sky and surroundings. The unipole would be situated in the vicinity of the hamlet center, j
rather than along the shoreline or in an agricultural area.Finally,the presence of a communications facility along(or visible from)CR 48 or the Main Road
(Route 25)corridor would not be precedent setting,as the proposed facility upgrade innvolves the replacement of an existing communications facility on the
subject property and as there is a monopole with antennas mounted thereon approximately 1.50 miles east of the pole location on the Elijah's Lane.
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See
LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria
❑ Yes IX-1 No ❑ Not Applicable
The applicant intends to consult with both the Town of Southold Planning Department and New York State Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic j
Preservation to ensure that the proposed facility has been designed and sited such that it would have minimal potential impacts upon historic and/or
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Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See
LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria
JAJ Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable
Although the proposed unipole,associated with the Fire District's communications facility upgrade,would be visible from the
surrounding area, it is anticipated that it will be obscured from view from many locations by intervening structures and vegetation.
Additionally, its blue-gray coloration will allow Otto blend we"with the surrounding arect. Foiidl'y,sliuu'dcol'ucttloiioccui-atit'iufutui-e,
the antennas of wireless rommunirations providers would ha rnnrealed within the unipnle structure and rnnftnp a iiinmant wnnld he
concealed behind screening panels.
Attach additional sheets if necessary
NATURAL COAST POLICIES
Policy 4. Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP
Section III—Policies Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria
❑ Yes ❑ No� Not Applicable
The proposed facility location is approimately 0.25-mile from the nearest shoreline. Moreover,the proposed installation will result in the
minimal disturbance of only 0.002±-acre of paved area on the overall Fire District property,and would not result in any additional
impervious area Finally,the proposed facility wold be unmanned.
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Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III
—Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria
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❑ Yes❑ No NNot Applicable
As the proposed facility would be unmanned, it would not require potable water nor would any sewage or solid waste be generated.
Thus,there would be no benefits or impacts to water quality or quantity.
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Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including
Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 22
through 32 for evaluation criteria.
❑ Yes ❑No 0 Not Applicable
As previously indicated,the proposed site location is approximately 0.25-mile from the nearest shoreline and is not in close proximity to
significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. Further,the proposed installation would be on previously developed,
paved area and would not result in any significant adverse impacts to ecosystems.
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Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III — Policies
Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria.
❑ Yes ❑No 0 Not Applicable j
As the proposed facility would be unmanned and remotely monitored, requiring minimal vehicular trips,there would be no significant
advaise impauts to the aij quality iesulting hum autuntabile emissions. Mumovei, the piopused action dues nut involve the aeation of
an ndustrial use As s,1ch, it is not anticipated that the proposed facility WOUld have any adverse impacts to the air quality on the Tmun
of Southold.
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Policy 8. Minimize environmental degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous
substances and wastes. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria.
❑Yes ❑ No LLNJ Not Applicable
The proposed action involves the construction of an unmanned communications facility,thus, no solid waste, hazardous substances or
other wastes would be generated.
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PUBLIC COAST POLICIES
Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public
resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation
criteria.
❑ YeAFNJ No❑ Not Applicable
As previously indicated,the proposed action involves the construction of an upgraded communications facility upon a developed
portion of Mattituck Fire District property. As such,this project does not provide public access to, and recreational use of coastal
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WORKING COAST POLICIES
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Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in
suitable locations. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria.
Yes
❑ No F1 Not Applicable
As the proposed structure is an upgraded communications facility, it would not directly protect or promote the siting of
water-dependent resources. However,existing and future water-dependent uses would benefit as Fire District communications in
emergency situations woulcl be enhanced.
Attach additional sheets if necessary
Policy 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconic
Estuary and Town waters. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria.
❑Yes ❑ No[/S\J'Not Applicable
As the proposed facility would be unmanned,is unrelated to marine resources, and is 0.25-mile from the nearest shoreline, it would
neither benefit nor impact same.
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Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages
62 through 65 for evaluation criteria.
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❑Yes ❑ No 0 Not Applicable
The proposed action would have no impact on agricultural lands in the Town,as the proposed facility would be situated on previously
developed,paved area of the Mattituck Fire District.
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Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP j
Section III—Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria.
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0 Yes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable
The proposed project would use minimal electricity and would be unmanned,therefore,the effect on energy and mineral resources
would be minimal.
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