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DONALD J.WILCENSHISouthold, NY 11971
Chair OFFICE LOCATION:
WILLIAM J.CREMERS "ir'�[ Town Hall Annex
PIERCE RAFFERTY 54375 State Route 25
JAMES H.RICH IIIc ^fie , FG�� (cor. Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.)
MARTIN H.SIDOR Southold, NY
Telephone: 631 765-1938
www.southoldtownny.gov
PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
November 9, 2016
John Wagner, Esq.
100 Motor Parkway, Suite 156
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Re: Adopt Findings Statement - The Heritage at Cutchogue Residential Site Plan
75 Schoolhouse Rd., corner of Schoolhouse Rd. & Griffing St., Cutchogue
SCTM#1000-102-1-33.3 Zoning District: HD
Dear Mr. Wagner:
The Southold Town Planning Board adopted the following resolution at a meeting held on
Monday, November 7, 2016:
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2015, the Southold Town Planning Board, as Lead Agency and
pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, found The Heritage of Cutchogue
(SCTM#1000-102-1-33.3) Draft Environmental Impact Statement adequate and acceptable
for public review, held the requisite public hearing and public comment period, reviewed all
comments and completed a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS); and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2016, the Southold Town Planning Board found the Final
Environmental Impact Statement to be complete and submitted the Notice of Completion
pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the
Environmental Conservation Law; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Southold Town Planning Board, as Lead Agency, hereby adopts the
attached Findings Statement for The Heritage at Cutchogue Residential Site Plan in
consideration of the Final EIS and pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation
Law (State Environmental Quality Review Act) and the implementing regulations of 6 NYCRR
Part 617.
If you have any questions regarding the information contained in this resolution, please
contact the Planning Board Office.
Very truly yours,
Donald J. Wilcenski
Chairman
Encl.
cc:
Scott Russell, Southold Town Supervisor
Southold Town Clerk for Southold Town Board
Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals
Southold Town Building Department
Southold Town Board of Trustees
Southold Town Engineer
Southold Town Police Department
Southold Town Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Coordinator
Southold Town Architectural Review Committee
Cutchogue Fire District
Suffolk County Department of Health Services (Involved Agency)
Suffolk County Water Authority (Involved Agency)
Suffolk County Planning Commission
NYS DEC - Stony Brook
NYS DEC - Commissioner
NYS Department of Transportation
NYS Department of State
NYS Natural Heritage Program
Environmental Notice Bulletin
File
SEQR
State Environmental Quality Review
Findings Statement
Pursuant to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act - SEQR) of the Environmental
Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617,the Southold Planning Board as the Lead or an Involved
Agency makes the following findings.
Name of Action: Proposed Residential Site Plan Heritage at Cutchogue
Description of Action:
This proposed Residential Site Plan is for the development of 124 detached and attached
dwellings, a 6,188 sq. ft. clubhouse with an outdoor swimming pool, one tennis court, and
other associated site improvements, on a vacant 46.17-acre parcel in the Hamlet Density
(HD)Zoning District
Location:
Located on the n/w corner of Griffing Street and School House Road, approximately 1,079
feet n/o the Main Road, in Cutchogue, New York
Agency Jurisdiction:
Approval of the Residential Site Plan
Date Final Environmental Impact Statement Filed:
October 26, 2015
Facts and Conclusions Relied on to Support the Decision:
The Southold Town Planning Board finds that the proposed action would result in moderate to large impacts and so
issues the attached Findings Statement which applies mitigation to such potential impacts. This conclusion was
reached base on the subject file, Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Final Environmental Impact Statement, public
testimony and correspondence submitted during review of the action.
Please refer to the attached Findings Statement document.
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT
FINDINGS STATEMENT
THE HERITAGE AT CUTCHOGUE
HAMLET OF CUTCHOGUE, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
Certification To Approve/Fund/Undertake :
Having considered the draft and final Environmental Impact Statement and having considered the
preceding written facts and conclusions relied on to meet the requirements of 6 NYCRR Part 617.11, this
Statement of Findings certifies that:
1. The requirements of 6 NYCRR Part 617 have been met; and
2. Consistent with social, economic and other essential considerations from among the
reasonable alternatives available,the action is the one that avoids or minimizes adverse
environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable, and that adverse impacts will be
avoided or minimized to the maximum extent practicable by incorporating as conditions to
the decision those mitigative measures that were identified as practicable.
3. (And if applicable) Consistent with the applicable policies of Article 42 of the Executive
Law, as implemented by 19 NYCRR Part 600.5,this action will achieve a balance between
the protection of the environment and the need to accommodate social and economic
considerations.
Name of Agency
Donald Wilcenski
a ,nalUYe 0 J�esponsible Official Name of Responsible Official
Planning Board Chair D I/
Title of Responsible Official Date
Address of Agency
Town of Southold Planning Board
54375 State route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
cc: Other Involved Agencies
Applicant
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT
FINDINGS STATEMENT
THE HERITAGE AT CUTCHOGUE
HAMLET OF CUTCHOGUE, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
Date: November 7, 2016
This Findings Statement is issued pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law
(State Environmental Quality Review Act— SEQRA) and the implementing regulations therefor
at 6 NYCRR Part 617.
PROJECT LOCATION: 45.99± acres on the north side of the Griffing Street and
Schoolhouse Road intersection, in the hamlet of
Cutchogue, Town of Southold, Suffolk County,New York
SUFFOLK COUNTY
TAX MAP NUMBERS: Section 1000-102.00-01100-33.003,
APPLICANT: The Heritage at Cutchogue, LLC
1721-D North Ocean Avenue
Medford,New York 11763
Contact: John M. Wagner, Esq., Partner
Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP
(631) 979-3000
LEAD AGENCY: Town of Southold Planning Board
54375 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold,New York 11971
Contact: Donald Wilcenski, Chairman
(631) 765-1938
PREPARER & CONTACT: The Final Environmental Impact Statement was
prepared by:
Town of Southold Planning Department
Southold Town Annex
54375 State Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Contact: Heather Lanza, AICP, Planning Director
(631) 765-1938
With technical input from:
Applicant's Civil Engineering, Environmental
VHB Engineering, Surveying and
Landscape Architecture, P.C.
100 Motor Parkway, Suite 135
Hauppauge,New York 11788
Contact: Kevin Walsh, P.E., Principal
Ginny Watral, Senior Technical Advisor
(631) 787-3400
Applicant's Architect-Site Planner
Charles W. Kuehn, Architect
P.O. Box 641
Northport,New York 11768
Applicant's Legal Counsel
John M. Wagner, Esq.
Certilman Balin Adler &Hyman, LLP
100 Motor Parkway, Suite 156
Hauppauge, NY 11788
DATE OF PREPARATION: November 7, 2016
AVAILABILITY OF
DOCUMENT: This document is available for public review at the offices
of the Lead Agency, 54375 Route 25, Southold,New York
11971, and at the Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library,
located at 27550 Main Road, Cutchogue,New York 11935.
It is also available electronically at the following address:
lrftp://Www.SOL]Clio Idtownny.gov.
DATE OF FILING: 1.A /j,,,,,,c(
The Town of Southold), as lead agency, subsequent to review of the Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (DEIS) and the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) prepared in accordance
under SEQRA hereby certifies that:
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> it has considered the relevant environmental impacts, facts and conclusions disclosed in
the DEIS and FEIS;
> it has weighed and balanced relevant environmental impacts with social, economic and
other considerations;
> the requirements of 6 NYCRR Part 617 have been met;
> consistent with social, economic and other essential considerations from among the
reasonable alternatives available,the action described below is one that avoids or
minimizes adverse environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable; and
> adverse environmental impacts will be avoided or minimized to the maximum extent
practicable by incorporating, as conditions to the decision, those mitigation measures that
were identified as practicable during the environmental review process and as set forth
herein.
Description of Action
The project will include the following:
• 124 residential condominium units.
• 219,076 square feet (sf) of"floor area, livable," as defined in the Stipulation of
Settlement.
• 23+ acres (50 percent) set aside for open space.
• Occupancy of all residential units limited to persons of the age of 55 years or older; a
spouse of any age provided the spouse of such person resides in the unit and is the age of
55 years or older; children or grandchildren residing with a permissible occupant who are
19 years of age or older; and individuals, regardless of age, residing with and providing
physical support to a permissible occupant.
• Development in accordance with the use, area, dimensional, parking, drainage, and other
regulations applicable to the HD zoning district, and as provided in the Stipulation of
Settlement.
• A 6,189-square-foot clubhouse with a maximum height of 35 feet, including an outdoor
pool.
• An outdoor tennis court to be situated near the main entrance to the subject property.
• A 100-square-foot unmanned reception booth, approximately 16 feet in height, at the
entrance to the development.
• 23+ acres set aside for open space within the interior of the subject property as well as
around the perimeter, in compliance with the Stipulation of Settlement.
• A nature trail (1+/- mile) that meanders throughout the interior of the subject property as
well as along the northern and eastern property boundary, and provides access to the
clubhouse.
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Facts, Conclusions and Mitigation Measures
In accordance with 6 NYCRR §617.11, the Planning Board has considered the DEIS and FEIS
for the proposed action and certifies that it has met the requirements of 6 NYCRR Part 617. The
commentary received from involved agencies and interested parties was used in the analysis of
significant impacts to the environment, and this Findings Statement contains the facts and
conclusions in the DEIS and FEIS relied upon by the lead agency to support its decision and
indicates those factors that formed the basis of the decision.
Further, upon due consideration and among the reasonable alternatives available, the Planning
Board, as lead agency, has determined that based upon the potential significant environmental
impacts identified in the documents, the following includes the mitigation measures to be
incorporated into the decision to ensure that such impacts will be avoided or minimized to the
maximum extent practicable.
Soils
Potential Impacts:
1. Loss of agricultural soil.
The loss of approximately 92 percent of the soils on site classified as productive
agricultural soil is an unavoidable impact. Development of the subject property for
residential use, in accordance with its zoning classification and development design
makes continued agricultural use of the property infeasible. Therefore the loss of
agricultural soils is an adverse impact that cannot be mitigated.
2. Erosion
The loss of topsoil through erosion when the soil is exposed is possible during
construction.
Mitigation for Potential Erosion:
The following measures will be implemented to reduce the potential for erosion and
sedimentation due to construction activity:
1. Limits of clearing and grading will be established and construction fencing will be
installed along the limits.
2. Existing vegetation to remain will be protected and remain undisturbed during
construction
3. Sediment barriers (silt fence) will be installed in critical areas for erosion control
purposes including the down-slope limit of all cleared/graded areas. No sediment from
the site will be permitted to wash onto adjacent properties or roadways.
4. A stabilized construction entrance will be maintained to prevent soil and loose debris
from being tracked onto adjacent roadways. The construction entrance will be maintained
until the site is permanently stabilized.
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5. Clearing and grading will be scheduled to minimize the size of exposed areas and the
length of time areas are exposed.
6. Cleared areas, exposed soil and stockpiles will be kept stabilized through the use of
temporary seeding and other measures as approved by the Planning Board and the Town
Engineer.
7. A dust control and watering plan will be instituted to prevent surface and air movement
of dust from disturbed soil surfaces.
8. Drainage inlets will be protected through the use of sediment barriers and traps as
required.
9. Sediment barriers and other erosion control measures will remain in place until disturbed
areas are permanently stabilized.
10. Paved areas and drainage system will be cleaned and flushed out as necessary to remove
any silt and debris.
11. Soil Management Plan
In addition, a more detailed soil management plan will be developed that will include
many of the measures listed above. For more details on this plan, see the Public Health
section of this Findings Statement. The soil management plan is directed, in part,towards
mitigating impacts to public health from soils potentially contaminated with arsenic, and
fugitive dust, as well as erosion.
12. Vegetated Buffer
A natural, vegetated buffer will be left around the perimeter of the site and will be
supplemented with evergreens (see Mitigation item 1 in the section labelled Aesthetic
Resources and Community Character for more details on the vegetated buffer). This
buffer will provide mitigation by not allowing soil to be stripped all the way to the
property line, and by providing a windbreak to reduce wind erosion. Plantings within this
buffer area will be done carefully and using procedures to prevent windblown soil and
dust. The specific procedures will be determined in the Overall Planting Plan and Soil
Management Plan described above.
Water Resources
Potential moderate to large impacts to groundwater quantity, groundwater quality, surface waters
resulting from the development of the parcel have been identified.
Potential Impacts:
1. Water Quality
a. Nitrogen from septic systems (wastewater disposal)
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i. The potential moderate to large impacts to both ground and surface water
quality has been identified to originate from; on-site sanitary waste disposal
systems, most notably from nitrogen loading, fertilizer applications and the
improper disposal of pharmaceuticals.
b. Nitrogen from fertilizers applied to landscaping
c. Chemicals from pesticides applied to landscaping
d. Pharmaceuticals
e. Stormwater Runoff
2. Water Quantity
a. Overuse of irrigation
Potential significant impacts to water quantity is expected from the clearing of the
property, landscaping and associated irrigation of planted and transplanted vegetation.
Mitigation:
1. Water Quality
a. Innovative and Alternative Design for Wastewater Treatment
The use of alternative innovative wastewater treatment systems is required for all
wastewater disposal.
The project must use innovative/alternative wastewater treatment systems that have
been approved under Suffolk County's Innovative and Alternative On-site
Wastewater Treatment Systems (I/A OWTS) Program (aka Article 19). This program
provides for new residential septic systems that will treat wastewater so that nitrogen
in the effluent is 19 mg/L or less. These systems reduce total nitrogen in the effluent
by 60—70% or more as compared to conventional standard septic systems, and will
help mitigate impacts to water resources from nitrogen pollution. The systems will be
monitored for performance and maintenance by the Suffolk County Department of
Health Services.
The new systems will be located in a similar configuration and location to the
conventional systems shown on the current plans. The specific system has not yet
been chosen due to the very recent adoption by Suffolk County of this new program
(July, 2016). The specific system(s) to be used will be one or more of the systems that
receive approval by the SCDHS under their `I/A OWTS' Program referenced above.
The details, at least for Phase 1, will be worked out prior to final site plan approval.
Suffolk County currently has approved one of the six systems from their first pilot
program, a second will be approved in October, and the three others by the end of
December. There are eight more systems that will begin testing soon and some or all
will likely be available for Phases 2-4. Conceivably there will be up to fourteen
systems to choose from before the Heritage is fully developed. The ability for the
developer to find the most cost-effective among these in future phases of the project
will be left open.
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These systems will be closely monitored by the SCDHS and the results of monitoring
will be provide to the Planning Board to ensure mitigation (reduction in Nitrogen
introduced into the groundwater) is occurring
b. Fertilization
i. Fertilizer will be applied only after it has been determined to be necessary by
soil test, and only in the smallest amount necessary.
ii. Only organic-based nitrogen fertilizer with a low-Nitrogen nutrient ratio and
high percentage of Water-Insoluble Nitrogen (WIN), 50 percent minimum is
permitted to be used. This practice will allow for slow release of nitrogen,
driven only by biological activity, typically in soil temperatures above 55° F,
and will prevent nitrogen leaching.
iii. A maximum of 1 lb of nitrogen per 1000 square feet in any one application
with cumulative application of no more than 2 lbs per 1,000 square feet per
year is permitted.
c. Synthetic herbicides and pesticides are prohibited
d. Disposal of Pharmaceuticals
Homeowners will be given notice on proper methods of disposal for pharmaceuticals
and instructed not to dispose of such materials in the wastewater disposal system.
2. Water Quantity and Conservation
a. All plantings in the 15.7 acres of land that will not be irrigated will be native, drought
tolerant, low-maintenance plant species, as shown in the Planting Plans. A list of
attributes that make a plant drought-tolerant will be provided on the planting plan,
and each species proposed as drought-tolerant will be identified as meeting those
attributes.
b. Short-term irrigation will be necessary to establish trees and plantings outside the
permanent irrigation zones. The quantity of water expected to be used for irrigation of
these plantings, as well as the source of that water, and the method by which it will be
delivered to the plants will be provided to the Planning Board prior to final site plan
approval.
c. At least 50% of the plantings in the areas adjacent to the buildings will be planted
with native and adaptive plantings with moderate to high drought tolerance.
d. The use of drip irrigation systems is required.
e. An irrigation timing plan will be implemented for the site to be irrigated in phases so
that sections of the site are irrigated on alternating days and the entire site is not
irrigated all at the same time. This plan will be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Board prior to final site plan approval.
f. Lawn areas will be seeded with improved turf species with deeper root systems and
greater drought tolerance, thus requiring less irrigation than conventional turf species.
The specific seed mix must be approved by the Planning Board prior to planting.
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g. An organic matter soil amendment (i.e. composted leaf mold) will be incorporated
into the topsoil at a ratio of one part organic matter to two parts native topsoil, to
increase its water-holding capacity.
h. Coarse mulch at a minimum depth of 3" is required on all planted material.
i. Soil moisture sensors will be used with the irrigation system, to water only when
necessary during times of low soil moisture.
j. Total long-term irrigation of the site will be limited to 319,103 sf(7.3+/- acres), or
approximately 15% of the land area of the site.
k. A 281,533 sf turf area will require a maximum of 0.08 GPD per sf, the equivalent of
0.9-inch depth of water per week during peak summer season.
1. A 37,570-sf shrub bed area will require a maximum of 0.06 GPD per sf, the
equivalent of 0.7-inch depth of water per week during peak summer season.
in. The water usage for irrigation shall not exceed an average of 25,000 gallons per day
during the peak summer season, May through October.
n. Irrigation Well
i. Separate wells must be used for all irrigation to reduce the use of water from
the Suffolk County Water Authority's system.
ii. A sufficient number of wells must be provided to spread out the impact and
avoid a cone of depression that lowers the water table, or upconing that results
in salt water intrusion that could affect the wells of neighbors.
iii. The irrigation well(s) must be situated where they will not affect the quality or
quantity of water available from the private wells of nearby residents or the
Suffolk County Water Authority to the satisfaction of the Planning Board. The
location of the well(s) must be shown on the final site plan.
iv. The well or wells must include a meter to monitor the use of water for
irrigation. A report of the number of gallons of water used each month for
irrigation must be sent annually to the Planning Board.
V. The pump for the well(s) shall not create noise that measures more than 50dB
at the nearest residential structure.
o. The use of low-flow plumbing fixtures within the residential units and the community
building is required.
3. Stormwater Runoff
a. All construction must comply with Chapter 236 Stormwater Pollution Prevention
regulations that requires all development to contain storm water runoff on site.
b. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be prepared and approved
prior to construction. The SWPPP will outline all measures that will be required to
prevent stormwater runoff from leaving the site and affecting neighboring properties
both during construction and after. Furthermore, as shown on the Erosion and
Sediment Control Plan (see Appendix H of this FEIS), the contractor will be required
to implement erosion control measures (e.g., silt fencing) to prevent sediment from
leaving the site. Prior to completion of each phase of units and paving of the
roadways, the related drainage system will be in place and functioning.
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c. Stormwater runoff will be collected, stored, and infiltrated to groundwater via a
private storm system of catch basins, piping, drywells and drainage reserve areas. In
accordance with the Town of Southold standards, the project will provide a storage
volume of two inches of runoff over the site. In addition to meeting the Town's
requirement, the project is also required to meet the requirements of the NYSDEC,
which mandates that the local municipality uphold the requirement that the proposed
drainage system handle the 100-year rain storm event.
d. The two drainage reserve areas, which will be revegetated with a variety of native
species (see revised Overall Planting Plan in Appendix H (FEIS), and are located in
the middle of the site, are designed to accommodate stormwater runoff on-site, in
accordance with Town and NYSDEC regulations. These areas are large shallow
depressions (with a depth of approximately six feet), which contain diffusion wells
(as discussed in Section 2.2 of the DEIS), in open areas, that provide capacity for
storage of stormwater runoff during moderate to heavy rains, such as a 100-year rain
event. There is no lining proposed for these drainage reserve areas, as they are
intended to recharge, not retain stormwater.
Ve etation and Wildlife
Potential Impacts:
The impacts to vegetation and wildlife are expected to be moderate to large from this project.
1. Vegetation
2. Wildlife
a. Eastern Box Turtle
b. Northern Long-eared Bat
c. Other wildlife species
Mitigation:
1. 23+/- acres of open space to be set aside as open space (50 percent of the site).
a. Of this, 6.52+/- acres will be in the form of a natural buffer of 50'or more around
most of the perimeter(not to be cleared or graded), including areas of the
Successional Old Field, Successional Shrubland and Successional Southern
Hardwoods ecological communities.
b. An area of 9+/- acres will be managed as natural habitat after replanting with native
vegetation (and will not include long-term irrigation).
c. The natural buffer and native vegetation areas together include 15 +/-acres or 32% of
the project site that will be managed as native vegetation and wildlife habitat.
i. These areas will be identified on the site plan.
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ii. Management of areas for native vegetation and wildlife habitat (as
recommended from the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation Natural Heritage Program) will include the following:
1. Mowing Timing-No mowing from May through October 15 to avoid
turtles and other wildlife
2. Mowing Rotation - mowing permitted only once a year after October
15, once every two years is preferable. Another option is to mow half
the area one year, and the other half the next year.
3. Mower Style—Avoid flail mower heads with guide bars that ride along
the ground.
4. Mowing Height—No less than 7 inches of stubble height must be
retained to reduce mortality and retain important cover for animals.
5. Mowing Pattern - Mow in a pattern from the center outward to avoid
congregating fleeing animals into the center.
6. Invasive or noxious plant removal must be done by hand-pulling only.
7. Buffer area—no mowing allowed.
d. Additional existing trees on the edges of the natural areas with high wildlife value,
such as oak species, will also be preserved to the greatest extent practicable and
where they will not interfere with necessary grading and drainage. Particularly
valuable trees may require some adjustment to the location of grading, drainage and
septic systems to preserve them.
2. The construction phasing plan has been changed from the entire property being clear-cut and
graded all at once, to a more gradual phased plan where the property will be cleared and
graded in four phases over time. Each phase will be completed with native plantings in the
natural areas and buffers in place prior to the next phase being cleared to provide some
replacement of the habitat.
3. The clearing of each phase will follow the schedule that is reviewed and approved by the
Planning Board prior to final site plan approval.
4. The roadway section from the emergency access to the cul-de-sac will not be cleared until
Phase 4 to preserve more undisturbed natural habitat for a longer period.
5. Existing native evergreens and shrubs will be preserved and transplanted into and adjacent to
the buffers, and throughout the site where appropriate.
6. Clearing, grading &transplanting will occur only in the areas identified within the limits of
each phase.
7. The Planning Board will require the developer be responsible for all required vegetation to
survive at least three years or be replaced. After the three years, the condominium association
will be responsible for maintaining the vegetation as approved in the site plan.
8. The amount of land to be cleared (by phase) at any one time must be specified in writing to
the Lead Agency prior to final site plan approval.
9. The land area to be cleared shall be staked and inspected by the Planning Board or their
designees prior to any land clearing.
10. Trees and/or shrubs that can be left in place shall be flagged and protected during clearing
and grading.
11. Trees or shrubs that will be transplanted to the buffer will be flagged, and a site visit
conducted by the Planning Board to approve where the clearing will occur, which trees will
remain, which will be transplanted to the buffer, and where in the buffer they will be planted.
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12. The large drainage swales to be cleared in Phase 1 will be seeded with the native plant mix as
soon as possible after grading is completed.
13. Prior to beginning the next phase of the project, all planting in the prior phase will be
completed.
14. The Eastern Box Turtle, as a New York State-listed species of Special Concern, requires
some measure of protection to ensure that the species does not become threatened. Species of
special concern are protected wildlife pursuant to Environmental Conservation Law section
11-0103(5)(c). Although the FEIS discusses avoiding clearing during breeding season as
mitigation for the taking of Eastern Box Turtle, upon receiving more information the Lead
Agency finds that clearing can be allowed at any time of the year so long as surveys are
conducted according to the protocol listed below. This protocol is for successional old field
habitat, and is from the Eastern Box Turtle protection guidelines from the Massachusetts
Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program, as provided by the New York Natural
Heritage Program.
To minimize the loss of Eastern Box Turtles, any clearing at the site scheduled from April 15
through October 15 will be preceded by wildlife surveys following the protocol below:
a. Prior to the commencement of any vegetative clearing activity,temporary turtle
barriers shall be installed around the limits of work and pre-construction turtle
surveys must be conducted during appropriate weather conditions. Turtle barrier
design specifications will be provided by the Lead Agency, however they are
basically the same as silt fencing (without hay bales), and can likely serve both
purposes.
b. Installation of the temporary turtle barriers must minimize vegetation disturbance. No
clearing may occur outside the Limits of Work.
c. The bottom of the silt fencing must be buried in a 4-6 inch deep trench. The trench
must be backfilled and compacted. If it is not possible to dig a trench, then the bottom
of the barrier must be affixed to the surface.
d. The silt fencing must be composed of at least 2 '/z feet of vertical barrier above
ground. Once installed, the barrier shall be taut between the stakes. Slumps or loose
materials will undermine the effectiveness of the barrier. No hay bales or other
backing material shall be used.
e. The limits of work must be encircled completely by the silt fence to exclude turtles
from entering the area, but able to be opened for equipment to go in and out during
working hours (and closed again at the end of the work day).
f. The turtle barrier (silt fencing) should be installed immediately prior to the required
survey.
g. The biologist leading the survey shall inspect the barrier and facilitate any
repairs/alterations necessary to ensure the integrity of the barrier.
h. Turtle barriers may not be removed from the site until that phase of the project is
complete and is stabilized by vegetation.
i. Routine turtle barrier maintenance is required during the Turtle Active Season (April
1 st through October 31 st) —Once per month a person familiar with barrier
maintenance and installation shall inspect the barrier and facilitate any repairs or
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alterations. The turtle barrier should remain taut between stakes and any holes along
the bottom repaired.
j. Outside the Turtle Active Season (November 1 st through March 31 st)—If the barrier
has been left in place over the winter months and construction is on-going, a biologist
shall conduct an early season inspection in late March or early April to facilitate any
repairs or alteration necessary for the barrier to function for turtle protection.
k. Surveys for Eastern Box Turtles must be led by a herpetologist or wildlife biologist
with experience locating wild box turtles.
1. The survey effort required must equal the following: area of impact x 4 person-
hours/acre =total person-hours of survey effort
in. Timing of survey
i. The survey for Eastern Box Turtles must be conducted immediately preceding
clearing activity.
ii. Surveys must be conducted at the time of peak activity for turtles,to the
greatest extent practicable and as advised by the herpetologist:
n. Any box turtles found during the search will be captured and relocated to an
undisturbed area on the property as far from the proposed clearing as possible.
o. Documentation and results of the survey must be provided to the Planning
Department as soon as possible after completion.
15. Northern long-eared bat(Myotis septentrionalis)
Correspondence from the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) included in the
DEIS indicates that no agency records currently exist for northern long-eared bat (Myotis
septentrionalis), however, this is not a definitive assessment on the current or future use of
the site by the species. To minimize loss of northern long-eared bats, the following actions
shall be taken:
a. Trees around the perimeter shall be preserved within the buffer shown on the site
plan.
b. Trees capable of providing roost trees outside the buffer shall be preserved to the
greatest extent practicable.
c. A wildlife biologist experienced with finding bats will be deployed on site prior to
any tree-clearing to search for any signs of bat roosting.
d. Avoid tree removal during the pup season from June I through July 31.
16. Spring peepers (Pseudacris crucifer)
The occurrence of Spring peepers or habitat thereof on site could not be verified by field
observations and site analysis. No mitigation to prevent impacts to the species or habitat is
proposed.
Based on the foregoing, all significant adverse impacts to vegetation and wildlife have been
mitigated to the greatest extent practicable.
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Transportation
Potential Impacts:
The potential impacts to transportation, as a result of the proposed development, have been
comprehensively evaluated in the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Report included as Appendix G
of the DEIS, and summarized in Section 3.1 of the DEIS text. The TIA Report concluded that
"[t]he traffic generated by the proposed development can be accommodated by the adjacent
roadway network." While the Lead Agency agrees that the volume of traffic from the
development once completed can be accommodated by the adjacent roadway network, there
remain safety and quality of life impacts related to traffic that must be mitigated.
1. Traffic safety due to increased traffic from the development.
2. Pedestrian safety due to increased traffic from the development.
3. Traffic and pedestrian safety in the short term during the construction phases of the proposed
project.
Mitigation:
1. Re-alignment of the intersection of Schoolhouse Road and Griffing Street so the two roads
meet at approximately a right angle to be designed and installed at the expense of the
Heritage at Cutchogue. The project driveway does not have to meet the intersection at a right
angle, however the final design will be subject to approval by the Town Engineer, Town
Highway Superintendent and the Planning Board as part of the final site plan approval.
2. Subject to Southold Town Board approval, create a three-way stop intersection where the
project driveway meets Schoolhouse Road and Griffing Street. In other words, Stop signs
will be installed so that all traffic will stop at this intersection, regardless of the direction is it
traveling. The installation of these stop signs will be at the expense of the Heritage at
Cutchogue.
3. Install a crosswalk from the east side of the Heritage at Cutchogue's driveway across
Schoolhouse Road. The installation of this crosswalk will be at the expense of the Heritage at
Cutchogue.
4. Install a sidewalk (approximately 600 feet in length) that connects the crosswalk and
Heritage project site to the sidewalk existing in front of the Post Office which also connects
to the rest of the Cutchogue hamlet center and Route 25. The installation of this sidewalk is
planned to be accomplished by the owner of the land adjacent to the east side of Griffing
Street where the sidewalk would traverse. In the event the sidewalk has not been installed by
the time the Heritage at Cutchogue is ready to begin Phase 4 of this proposed development,
the Heritage will be responsible for its design and construction, subject to the approval of the
Town Engineer and the Town Highway Superintendent.
5. Temporary Construction Route directly to Depot Lane over the property to the east.
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Impacts from construction traffic would be mitigated by the applicant providing a separate
dedicated temporary construction route over property with access to Depot Lane. This may
not be possible because it requires an adjacent private landowner to agree, however the
Heritage at Cutchogue must show a good faith effort was made to use the temporary
construction route from the landowner by providing the Lead Agency with written evidence,
prior to the final site plan approval.
6. Construction Traffic Management and Logistics Plan
a. A bi-annual submittal, subject to the approval of the Planning Board, of a
Construction Traffic Management and Logistics Plan to address and adapt to
changing conditions (seasonal populations, increased traffic, safety incidents (if any)
and operation schedules of area schools) in the area over time and address community
concerns (if any), and that will include, at a minimum, the following:
i. A notice provided to all contractors and subcontractors accessing the site
about the following:
1. Area speed limits,
2. Public and private school safety zones
3. Residential neighborhoods
ii. Days/hours of proposed construction activity
iii. Parking areas for workers and heavy vehicles
iv. Construction staging areas
v. Measures to ensure protection of land and integrity of local roadways
vi. Construction Vehicle Route Designation
Prior to beginning each of the four phases of construction, the Heritage at
Cutchogue will propose a Construction Traffic Route to be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Board, with recommendations from the Southold
Town Transportation Commission.
7. Construction on Saturdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day will be limited to only
indoor construction to mitigate traffic safety concerns by limiting the amount of construction
traffic traveling to and from the site. The summer months are the peak times for pedestrian
and bicycle use, especially on weekends, and limiting construction traffic will mitigate
potential impacts on safety.
8. Subject to Southold Town Board approval, replace the Yield sign at the end of Schoolhouse
Road where it meets Depot Lane with a Stop sign.
9. Subject to Southold Town Board approval, install a No Left Turn sign at the end of Griffing
Street where it meets State Route 25.
Based on the foregoing, all significant adverse impacts to transportation have been mitigated to
the greatest extent practicable.
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Land Use, Zoning and Plans
a. The proposed action shall comply with all sections of Town Code Chapter §280-137
Standards for Residential Site Plans unless otherwise described in the Stipulation of
Settlement (see Appendix B of the DEIS).
b. The subject property is located in the Hamlet Density (HD) Residential District, the
purpose of which, pursuant to §280-20 of the Town Code, is as follows:
"The purpose of the Hamlet Density (HD) Residential District is to permit a mix
of housing types and level of residential density appropriate to the areas in and
around the major hamlet centers,particularly Mattituck, Cutchogue, Southold,
Orient and the Village of Greenport. "
Permitted uses in the HD district include: one-family detached dwellings, subject to
residential site plan approval for more than one such structure per lot; two-family
dwellings, subject to residential site plan approval for more than one such structure per
lot; multiple dwellings, townhouses, row or attached dwellings, subject to residential site
plan approval; and a continuing care facility and life care community, as well as certain
accessory uses. The proposed units would comply with applicable bulk requirements of
the Hamlet Density zoning district except where otherwise noted in the Stipulation of
Settlement.
Communities Facilities and Services/Socioeconomics
Potential Impacts:
1. Potential adverse impacts:
a. Additional strain on emergency services from increased population
b. Additional strain on schools from an increase in school-aged children (and potential
increase in the property taxes of all residents as a result)
c. Additional strain on public parks and recreational resources.
2. Potential positive impacts:
a. The increased market value of the property would result in an increase in property tax
revenues, to various taxing jurisdictions within the Town and Suffolk County.
b. Positive impacts on retailers and local businesses in the hamlet center and throughout
the community, due to increased patronage from future residents are expected to
occur.
c. This project will provide housing for people that are 55 years of age and older, where
the need for such housing has been demonstrated by the Town's aging demographic.
Mitigation for potential adverse impacts:
1. A 55-years-of-age-and-older requirement for the residents of the Heritage at Cutchogue has
been established.
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"the Subject Property shall be made subject to a covenant and restriction limiting
occupancy of all the residential units to persons of the age of 55 years or older; a
spouse of any age,provided the spouse of such person resides in the unit and is the
age of 55 years or older; children or grandchildren residing with a permissible
occupant, I.Lrovided succh children or randehildrewnware 19vea.rs OL ca or older; and
individuals, regardless of age, residing with and providing physical support to a
permissible occupant. " (emphasis added)
2. Adverse impacts to the Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD have not been identified as significant.
3. Additional demands on the Cutchogue Fire Department, have not been identified as
significant.
a. A first aid kit/station within the community building to facilitate treatment and/or
quicker response to minor health complaints will be provided and maintained.
4. Additional demands on the Cutchogue Post Office and the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free
Library, have not been identified as significant.
5. Additional demands on the Southold Police Department, have not been identified as
significant.
6. The applicant will pay the Town a total of$2.0 million, some portion of which the Town can
use for implementation of maintaining or creating new parks, and also for creating new
affordable housing.
Based on the foregoing, all significant adverse impacts to community facilities or services have
been mitigated to the greatest extent practicable.
Solid Waste
No significant adverse impacts regarding solid waste are anticipated. Disposal locations are at
the discretion of the applicant. The Southold Town Landfill is an available option to residents.
Private carting companies are also available. Recycling is encouraged and provision would be
made for appropriate recycling containers.
Aesthetic Resources, Open S ace/Communi Character & Public Health
Aesthetic Resources and Community Character
Potential Impacts
1. Views of the site from neighboring properties and public streets, and internal views
2. Site elements such as a gate, and repetitive monotonous design of units not in keeping with
the community character.
3. Noise
a. Potential impacts to the existing, ambient noise environment from construction noise
that is capable of affecting the community character is expected.
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Mitigation:
1. Buffer to screen development from roads and neighbors.
A minimum 50 foot wide natural, vegetated buffer will be maintained around the perimeter
of the property, and will be supplemented by additional plantings. The main purpose of this
buffer is for substantial visual screening along the property lines to mitigate the impacts to
neighbors from this development including aesthetics and quality of life. Other purposes of
the buffer include a wind-break to help reduce soil erosion, retain natural land and native
vegetation for wildlife habitat, and to help prevent stormwater runoff from leaving the site.
The Heritage at Cutchogue will add screening to the natural buffer by planting enough
evergreens and other trees and shrubs to accomplish a dense double row of vegetation that
will provide substantial visual screening to neighbors. The supplemental plantings will be of
native evergreens transplanted from the interior of the property, as well as native evergreens
brought in from a nursery if needed to complete the visual screening to the satisfaction of the
Planning Board. Existing trees that cannot be maintained in their current location will be
moved to the buffer to the extent that the tree species and size will allow any particular tree
to be moved.
Additional existing native evergreens, trees and shrubs will be preserved and/or transplanted
throughout the site where appropriate. The Planning Board will require the developer be
responsible for all planted vegetation to survive at least three years from the time each phase
is completed, or be replaced. After the three years, the condominium association will be
responsible for maintaining the vegetation as approved in the site plan.
Prior to beginning each phase of construction, the buffer will be fully planted as described
above before scraping of topsoil and grading can begin.
2. Setbacks to neighbors increased significantly beyond the minimum required by code.
No buildings shall be within 100 feet of the westerly property line of the subject property
(which is adjacent to the houses on Highland Road), and this 100-foot setback substantially
exceeds the 15-foot side yard requirements of the Town Code for the HD-zoning district.
3. Site landscaping to enhance aesthetics internally.
A variety of native species of trees, shrubs, and ground cover to frame lawn areas, provide
shade at common areas, and define and decorate the site entry and main access drive is
included within site design.
4. Building maximum heights shall not exceed 35 feet, the standard for all residences in
Southold Town.
5. The residential units will be harmonious with the vernacular style of the surrounding
residences, with rooflines that have multiple peaks and dormers, and facades that mix wood
shingles and stone.
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6. The final architectural designs for the residential units will contain, to the extent possible for
attached units, a variety of individual design elements, including a diversity of house shapes
and colors to avoid repetitive, monotonous design that is out of keeping with community
character, and to the satisfaction of the Planning Board.
7. Units will have livable floor area dimensions of 1,599±with a maximum of 1,999±-sf in any
one unit. The livable floor area is calculated as defined in the Stipulation of Settlement.
8. The setback of the residential units to the eastern property line of the adjoining working farm
shall be no closer than 79 feet.
9. The proposed gate at the entrance must be removed from the plan to be in keeping with
community character.
10. No lights on the tennis courts to reduce potential for light pollution to neighboring property.
11. The Heritage at Cutchogue will comply with Chapter 180 of the Town Code, entitled
Prevention of Noise, with the following additional requirements during construction periods:
a. Construction activities shall only occur from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and
Saturdays.
b. No outdoor construction is permitted on Saturdays (only indoor construction) from
Memorial Day to Labor Day.
c. No construction activities are permitted on Sundays, year-round, or the following
holidays:
■ New Year's Day
■ Memorial Day
■ Independence Day (July 4th)
■ Labor Day
■ Thanksgiving
■ Christmas Day
The restrictions on noise are due, in part, to the projected length of the construction period
which is very long compared to most development projects in the Town. The restriction on
outdoor construction from Memorial Day to Labor Day on Saturdays is also to limit the
amount of truck traffic coming and going from the site during the busy season.
12. Construction equipment is required to have installed and properly operating noise muffler
systems.
Based on the foregoing, all significant adverse impacts to aesthetics and community character
have been mitigated to the greatest extent practicable.
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Open Space
Potential Impact:
Land that is currently open will be developed.
Mitigation:
1. Although undeveloped, the subject property is privately-owned and zoned for residential
development, and thus, does not currently provide any on site open space opportunities or
recreational facilities for use by the public.
2. The project will protect 23+/- acres of open space as part of its design.
3. The applicant will pay the Town a total of$2 million, some portion of which the Town can
use to improve or create parks and playgrounds.
4. Nature trails throughout the site will provide recreational resources to the residents of the
development.
Based on the foregoing, adverse impacts to open space are mitigated to the greatest extent
practicable.
Public Health
Potential Impacts:
1. Air quality impacts from dust including but not limited to dust containing arsenic.
2. Air quality impacts from emissions from vehicles, particularly construction vehicles.
There will be emissions from the operation of construction machinery (CO,NOX, PM, SOX,
and VOC), and although not expected to be significant, these must be mitigated
3. Potential ingestion of soil contaminated with arsenic.
Mitigation:
1. A detailed Soil Management Plan will be submitted for Planning Board and Southold Town
Engineer review and approval prior to final site plan approval, and will accomplish the
following:
a. Prevent fugitive dust
i. Use a water truck on site to control dust.
ii. Stabilize exposed soil surfaces as required.
iii. Stabilize all soil stockpiles and exposed soil as required by best practices
identified in the Soil Management Plan.
b. The plan will include details about best management practices for minimizing the size of
exposed areas and the length of time areas are exposed.
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c. Provide more details about the timing of clearing and grading, including more detail on
the limits of clearing and grading in each of the four construction phases, and the
methods by which land will be cleared.
d. Details about the import and export of soil, sand, loam, and topsoil for each construction
phase.
e. Details about the removal of any sand or other material from the site including the
amount and identification of the location from where materials will be removed.
f. Detailed cut and fill plan.
g. Arsenic mitigation will include the following:
i. Topsoil will remain on-site post development and be re-used.
ii. Topsoil in the developable areas will be stripped and stockpiled in four areas, one
at the beginning of each phase of the project.
iii. Topsoil will not be buried, nor will there be berms created around the perimeter
with contaminated soil.
iv. Topsoil will be mixed during the generation of the stockpiles to reduce the
concentrations of arsenic to below 13.0 mg/kg.
V. Testing protocol for testing soil stockpiles for arsenic will be provided for
Planning Board review and approval prior to final site plan approval.
vi. Prior to being re-used, new tests will be conducted on the stockpiles, which will
be re-sampled and analyzed for arsenic. Stockpiles with arsenic concentrations
below 13.0 mg/kg (the most conservative NYSDEC standard; UUSCO)will then
be re-used on-site. If stockpiles are identified with arsenic concentrations above
13.0 mg/kg, then sand from on-site construction activities (e.g., installation of
foundations, utility trenching, etc.), and/or imported organic-rich topsoil will be
mixed into the stockpiles to reduce the concentrations of arsenic and the topsoil
will be re-tested. Only topsoil containing concentrations less than 13.0 mg/kg,
after mixing, will be permitted to be re-used.
vii. Protocol for mixing and retesting soils that test positive for arsenic contamination
at a level greater than 13 mg/kg, including ensuring the topsoil to be re-used is not
made overly sandy and can support plants.
viii. The section of these findings entitled Water Conservation calls for the
incorporation of organic matter soil amendment (i.e. composted leaf mold), at a
ratio of one part organic matter to two parts native topsoil, to increase soil water-
holding capacity. The timing of this addition of this soil amendment must be
described in the soil management plan.
ix. Safe practices to reduce contact with, and dust from contaminated soil during the
transplanting of trees.
2. Vegetated Buffer
A natural, vegetated 50' buffer will be provided. This buffer will provide mitigation by not
allowing soil to be entirely stripped to the property line, thereby reducing the proximity of
large amounts of potentially contaminated soils to neighboring residents. Plantings within
this buffer area will be done carefully and using procedures to prevent windblown soil and
dust. The specific procedures will be determined in the Overall Planting Plan and Soil
Management Plan described above.
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3. During construction, emission controls for construction vehicle emissions would include, as
appropriate, proper maintenance of all motor vehicles, machinery, and equipment associated
with construction activities, including the maintenance of manufacturer's muffler equipment
or other regulatory-required emissions control devices.
4. Prohibit excessive or unnecessary idling of construction equipment engines.
5. This project includes the excavation/grading and moving of soils that may contain arsenic.
Prepare and implement a Community Air Management Plan (CAMP) that monitors air
quality and provides controls during construction. This plan will be submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Board prior to final site plan approval. Guidance for the preparation
of a CAMP is provided below from the New York State Department of Health's Generic
Community Air Monitoring Plan:
• A Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) will require real-time monitoring for
particulates (i.e., dust) at the downwind perimeter of the work area.
• The CAMP is intended to provide a measure of protection for the downwind
community (i.e., off-site receptors including residences and businesses and on-site
workers not directly involved with the subject work activities) from potential airborne
contaminant releases as a direct result. Additionally, the CAMP helps to confirm that
work activities did not spread contamination off-site through the air.
The generic CAMP presented below will be sufficient to cover site monitoring. Reliance
on the CAMP should not preclude simple, common-sense measures to keep dust at a
minimum around the work areas, and will not preclude adherence to other requirements
for dust control on the site.
Community Air Monitoring Plan
• Continuous monitoring will be required during all soil excavation, grading and
handling activities.
• Particulate Monitoring, Response Levels, and Actions
Particulate concentrations should be monitored continuously at the upwind and
downwind perimeters of the exclusion zone at temporary particulate monitoring
stations. The particulate monitoring should be performed using real-time monitoring
equipment capable of measuring particulate matter less than 10 micrometers in size
(PM-10) and capable of integrating over a period of 15 minutes (or less) for
comparison to the airborne particulate action level. The equipment must be equipped
with an audible alarm to indicate exceedance of the action level. In addition, fugitive
dust migration should be visually assessed during all work activities.
If the downwind PM-10 particulate level is 100 micrograms per cubic meter
(mcg/m3) greater than background (upwind perimeter) for the 15-minute period or if
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airborne dust is observed leaving the work area, then dust suppression techniques
must be employed. Work may continue with dust suppression techniques provided
that downwind PM-10 particulate levels do not exceed 150 mcg/m3 above the upwind
level and provided that no visible dust is migrating from the work area.
If, after implementation of dust suppression techniques, downwind PM-10 particulate
levels are greater than 150 mcg/m3 above the upwind level, work must be stopped
and a re-evaluation of activities initiated. Work can resume provided that dust
suppression measures and other controls are successful in reducing the downwind
PM-10 particulate concentration to within 150 mcg/m3 of the upwind level and in
preventing visible dust migration.
Based on the foregoing, all significant adverse impacts to public health have been mitigated to
the greatest extent practicable.
Archaeological Resources
Phase IA and Phase IB archaeological investigations were conducted for the subject property on
August 8 and September 20, 2007, and incorporated into a report, entitled Phase I -
Archaeological Investigation for the proposed Heritage at Cutchogue Subdivision Cutchogue,
Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, and dated October 2007, by Tracker Archaeology
Services, Inc. The purpose of the investigation was to determine the prehistoric and historic
potential for the recovery of archaeological remains (DEIS).
Based upon the conclusions of the studies, the archaeological consultants did not recommend
further investigation of the site, and significant, adverse impacts to historic and archaeological
resources are not anticipated.
Use and Conservation of Energy
The project will increase energy use. Mitigation to reduce the impacts of energy consumption
include building homes to Energy Star and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) standards and applying dark sky standards to lessen the impact of energy consumed.
(SCOPE)
Confirmation on the availability of energy to the site has been submitted by PSEG Long Island.
Natural gas service would be provided by National Grid and supply issues to the development
are not anticipated.
To further lessen the usage of energy on site the following mitigation has been offered by the
Heritage at Cutchogue:
1. The proposed clubhouse will include the use of solar panels to provide a renewable energy
source for the community.
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2. Construction of all buildings shall comply with New York State Energy Conservation
Construction Code, which requires the use of the following energy efficient products in all
new construction.
a. Energy Star-rated kitchen appliances
b. Energy Star-rated bath fixtures
c. window and doors meeting Energy Star guidelines
d. boilers meeting Energy Star guidelines
e. air conditioning systems meeting Energy Star guidelines
3. The Lighting Plan will comply with the provisions set forth in Chapter 172 of the Town
Code.
Based on the foregoing, all significant adverse impacts from the anticipated increase of energy
use or natural gas service to public health have been mitigated to the greatest extent practicable.
Cumulative Impacts
No significant, adverse cumulative impacts have been identified.
No Action Alternative
Based on the forgoing discussion of the impacts and proposed and required mitigation; the no
action alternative is not being pursued.
Partial or Full Preservation
The property has not been offered for sale to the Town of Southold, therefore, the opportunity to
preserve the entire site is not possible. The partial preservation of the site will be achieved in the
form of natural, vegetated buffers. Revised project plans include the preservation of 23+/- acres,
6.52+/- acres of which will not be cleared and graded.
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DONALD J.WILCENSKI Southold, NY 11971
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Chair OFFICE LOCATION:
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JAMES H.RICH III (cor. Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.)
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Telephone: 631 765-1938
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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
November 9, 2016
Ms. Kimberly Kennedy
Suffolk County Water Authority
4060 Sunrise Highway
Oakdale, NY 11769
Re: SEQR Adopted Findings Statement—
The Heritage at Cutchogue Residential Site Plan
75 Schoolhouse Rd., corner of Schoolhouse Rd. & Griffing St., Cutchogue
SCTM#1000-102-1-33.3 Zoning District: HD
Dear Ms. Kennedy:
The Town of Southold Planning Board, as lead agency, has adopted a positive Findings
Statement for The Heritage at Cutchogue Residential Site Plan on November 7, 2016.
Be advised that the Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) is an involved agency for
this action and as an involved agency, must prepare its own SEQR findings on the Final
EIS and provide a copy of same to the lead agency.
If, however, the SCWA concurs with the completed findings of the Town of Southold
Planning Board and the findings respond fully to the environmental concerns of your
agency, the SCWA may adopt all or a portion of the Town's findings within its own
findings.
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Board Office at 631-765-1938.
Very truly yours,
Donald J. Wilcenski
Chairman
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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
November 9, 2016
Mr. Christopher Lubicich
Suffolk County Department of Health Services
Office of Ecology
360 Yaphank Road — Suite 2B
Yaphank, NY 11980
Re: SEQR Adopted Findings Statement—
The Heritage at Cutchogue Residential Site Plan
75 Schoolhouse Rd., corner of Schoolhouse Rd. & Griffing St., Cutchogue
SCTM#1000-102-1-33.3 Zoning District: HD
Dear Mr. Lubicich:
The Town of Southold Planning Board, as lead agency, has adopted a positive Findings
Statement for The Heritage at Cutchogue Residential Site Plan on November 7, 2016.
Be advised that the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) is an
involved agency for this action and as an involved agency, must prepare its own SEQR
findings on the Final EIS and provide a copy of same to the lead agency.
If, however, the SCDHS concurs with the completed findings of the Town of Southold
Planning Board and the findings respond fully to the environmental concerns of your
agency, the SCHDS may adopt all or a portion of the Town's findings within its own
findings.
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Board Office at 631-765-1938.
Very truly yours,.
Donald J. Wilcenski
Chairman
If you have any questions regarding the information contained in this resolution, please
contact the Planning Board Office.
Very truly yours,
Donald J. Wilcenski
Chairman
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