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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTOR Commercial Solar Energy Facilities RECEIVED TOWN OF RWERHEAD NOY 16 201' Planning Department q, l6 201 Howell Avenue,Riverhead,New York 11901-2596 (631)727-3200, Fax(631)727-9101 Southold Town Clerk www.townofriverheadny.gov Jefferson V Murphree,AICP Karin Gluth Jeffrey Seeman, Greg Bergman Carissa Collins CGCS/CEP Building&Planning Admin. Planner Environmental Planner Planning Aide Planning Board Secretary Ext. 239 Ext. 206 Ext. 207 Ext.264 Zoning Board Secretary Ext. 240 November 13, 2017 Elizabeth A.Neville Southold Town Clerk PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Re: Article LII Commercial Solar Energy Facilities Dear Ms.Neville: Please find attached a copy of the SEQRA referrals for the proposed Article LII Commercial Solar Energy Facilities for the Town Code.These amendments will be discussed at the Town of Riverhead's November 16th Planning Board meeting. Please contact Jeffrey Seeman at 631-727-3200 Ext. 207 should you have any questions. Sincerely, 6VY" Carissa Collins CC ti Planning Department 201 Howell Avenue,Riverhead,New York 11901-2596 (63 1)727-3200, Fax(631)'727-9101 www.townofriverheadny.gov Jefferson VMurphree,AICP Karin Gluth Jeffrey Seeman Greg Bergman Emily Toth Building&Planning Admin. Planner Environmental Planner Planning Aide Planning Board Secretary Ext. 239 Ext. 206 Ext. 207 Ext.264 Zoning Board Secretary Ext. 240 SEQRA COORDINATION NOTIFICATION AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS October 19,2017 RE:Local Law Amendment-Chapter 301 Zoning and Land Development: Commercial Solar Energy Production Systems Dear Sirs: The Riverhead Planning Department has preliminarily classified the above referenced project as a Type I action pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.4(b) (2) (SEQR).The Riverhead Town Board is requesting Lead Agency Status for purposes of SEQRA review. Project Description: The Riverhead Town Board proposed enactment of legislation and amendment to the Riverhead Town Code Article LII Chapter 301- Zoning&t Land Development; Section 301-281 and Section 301-282 for amendment to the Commercial Solar Energy Production Systems. The proposed legislation is attached. Project Location: Light Industrial;Industrial A;Industrial B;Industrial C;and Planned Industrial Park zoning use districts Town of Riverhead,Suffolk County New York. Your agency has been identified as an involved or potentially involved agency. Pursuant to 617.6, a Lead Agency must be designated and agreed upon within 30 days from the date of your receipt of this notification.Please return the attached form to our office,indicating whether or not your agency wishes to assume lead agency status relative to this action. Additional information is available at the Town of Riverhead Planning Department-201 Howell Avenue Riverhead, NY 11901. The enclosed attachments include the Full EAF Part I and additional information prepared by the applicant. Even if you decline lead agency status, please u8e this opportunity to review the proposal from your agency's standpoint and advise us of any concerns or relevant information you may have.These comments Visit us on the web:www.townofriverb.eadny.gov Page 1 ' c will be most useful to our Board if they are received within 45 days.The lead agency response form should be returned within 30 days. You may contact me via email at seeman@townofrivcrhead .9ov y yours, I CEP mental Planner Visit us on the web:www,townofriverb,eadny.gov Page 2 b SEQR Coordination Response Mr.Jeffrey Seeman,CEP,Environmental Planner Riverhead Planning Department 201 Howell Avenue Riverhead,NY 11901 Email seemanOtownofriverheadny.gov RE:SEQRA Coordination for Lead Agency Riverhead Town Code-Chapter 301 Zoning&Land Development:Local Law Amendment for Commercial Solar Energy Production Sysytems Dear Mr. Seeman: Your SEAR coordination notification was received by our agency on .Please be advised that our agency: ® wants to assume lead agency status; ® does not want to assume lead agency status; ® will assume lead agency status if no other agency requests it. Our agency has does not have comment to offer;which is attached, 'to be sent under separate cover. Very truly yours, Full Environmental Assessment Foran Part d o Project and aSetting 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 I 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: Local Law modification to Riverhead Town Code Chapter 301-Zoning Article LII Commercial Solar Energy Production Systems Project Location(describe,and attach a general location map): Town of Riverhead,Suffolk County,New York Brief Description of Proposed Action(include purpose or need): A modification to Chapter 301 Zoning Article LII Commercial Solar Energy Production Systems-Sections 301-281 Purpose;permitted uses and Section 301-281 Use regulations by an action of the Town Board of Riverhead,NY.The proposed modifications is attached. Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone:p (631)727 3200 Town Board,Town of Riverhead,NY E-Mail: Address: Town Hall:200 Howell Avenue City/PO:Riverhead,NY State: New York Zip Code:11901 Project Contact(if not same as sponsor;give name and title/role): Telephone:P E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Page 1 of 13 B.Government Approvals B.Government Approvals,Funding,or Sponsorship. ("Funding"includes assistance.) grants,loans,tax relief,and any other forms of financial Government Entity If Yes:Identify Agency and Approval(s) Application Date Required a.City Council,Town Board, ®I'es[]No (Actual or projected) Riverhead or Village Board of Trustees Town Board, December 2017 projected b.City,Town or Village OYes®No Planning Board or Commission c.City Council,Town or OYes®No Village Zoning Board of Appeals d.Other local agencies Oyes®No e.County agencies OYes®No f.Regional agencies OYes®No g.State agencies OYes®No h.Federal agencies ❑Yes®No i. Coastal Resources. i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area,or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? Dyes fro ff. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Proram? M. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? gyes®No C.Planning and Zoning D Yes®No C.1.Planning and zoning actions. Will administrative or legislative adoption,or amendment of a plan,local law,ordinance,rule or regulation be the OYesoNlo 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 Ian s include the site where the proposed action would be located? p () ®Yes0No If Yes,does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action ®Yes®No would be located? b.Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district(for example: Greenway 0YesE3N6 Brownfield Opportunity Area(BOA);designated State or Federal heritage area;watershed management plan; or other?) If Yes,identify the plan(s): EPCAL redevelopment area and Planned Industrial Park zonin district and"Polish Town"a Town designated area of special interest c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan, or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan? [ Yes®No If Yes,identify the plan(s): —Proposed action of the Local Law modification—.does directly Impact farmland rotection zones a dcultural protection districts- Page 2 of 13 C.3. Zoning a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance. If Yes,what is the zoning classification(s)including any applicable overlay district? ®Yes®No Li ht Industrial:Industrial A•Industrial B Industrial C and Planned Industrial Park b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? c.Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action? ®YesO No If Yes, ❑Yes®No i.What is the proposed new zoning for the site? CA.Existing community services. a.In what school district is the project site located? Riverhead Central School District b.What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? Riverhead Town Police NYS Troopers c.Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site? Riverhead Volunteer Police Departments and Riverhead'Ambulance Co rp d.�IA serve the project site? D.ProjectDetails 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)? b.a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? acres c.Total acreage acres g (project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? acres c.Is the proposed action an expansion of an existing project or use? i.If Yes,what is the approximate percentage of the proposed expansion and identify the units(e.g.,acres,miles,housing nits o square feet)? % Units: d.Is the proposed action a subdivision,or does it include a subdivision? If Yes, OYes ONo i.Purpose or type of subdivision?(e.g.,residential,industrial,commercial;if mixed,specify types ii.Is a cluster/conservation layout proposed? iii.Number of lots proposed? I�Yes�No iv.Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum Maximum e.Will proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? i. If No,anticipated period of construction: ❑YesNo ii. If Yes: months ® Total number of phases anticipated ® Anticipated commencement date of phase 1 (including demolition) - month ear ® Anticipated completion date of final phase - month _y_ ® Generally describe connections or relationships among phases,including any contingencies where progress of one phase may determine timing or duration of future phases: Page 3 of 13 1 f.Does the project include new residential uses? If Yes,show numbers of units proposed. ❑Yes❑No 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, i.Total number of structures ii.Dimensions(in feet)of largest proposed structure: height; width• and length iii. Approximate extent of building space to be heated or cooled: 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, L Purpose of the impoundment: U.If a water impoundment,the principal source of the water: ❑Ground water❑Surface waterstreams 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: v.Dimensions of the proposed dam or impounding structure: height; acres 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 o (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? o Volume(specify tons or cubic yards): • Over what duration of time? M.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? If yes,describe. Yes No v. What is the total area to be dredged or excavated? 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'? acres viii. Will the excavation require blasting9 feet ix. Summarize site reclamation goals and plan: QYesONo b.Would the proposed action cause or result in alteration of,increase or decrease in size of,or encroachment EYes E-]No 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): Page 4 of 13 U.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? If Yes,describe: OYes[]No iv. Will proposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation? If Yes: []YesE No ® 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? If Yes: OYes ONo i. Total anticipated water usage/demand per day: gallons/day ii.Will the proposed action obtain water from an existing public water supply? If Yes: Oyes ONO v Name of district or service area: ® Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal? v Is the project site in the existing district? E3 YesO No ® Is expansion of the district needed? O YesO No ® Do existing lines serve the project site? OYesO No iii. Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to supply the project? ❑Yes[--]No If Yes: OYes E3No ® Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: ® 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? If,Yes: O YesE3N6 ® Applicant/sponsor for new district: s 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: A If water supply will be from wells(public or private),maximum pumping capacity: gallons/minute. d.Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? If Yes: ❑Yes[]1Vo i. Total anticipated liquid waste generation per day: gallons/day ii. Nature of liquid wastes to be generated e. sanitary g y g ( g., tary wastewater,industrial;if combination,describe all components and approximate volumes or proportions of each): iii.Will the proposed action use any existing public wastewater treatment facilities? If Yes: OYesE3No o Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used: ® Name of district: • Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project? Is the project site in the existing district? []YesE]No Is expansion of the district needed? []Yes[3N6 []Yes[]No Page 5 of 13 ® Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? ® Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project? []Yes®No If Yes: ®Yes®No ® 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? If Yes: ❑Yes[]NO ° 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: 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. L 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) U.Describe types of new point sources. 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)? ® If to surface waters,identify receiving water bodies or wetlands: ® Will stormwater nmoff now to adjacent properties? iv.Does proposed plan minimize impervious surfaces,use pervious materials or collect and re-use stormwater? OYesONo f. Does the proposed action include,or will it use on-site,one or more sources of air emissions,including fuel ❑YesO No combustion,waste incineration,or other processes or operations? �Yes�No If Yes,identify: i.Mobile sources during project operations(e.g.,heavy equipment,fleet or delivery vehicles) fl. Stationary sources during construction(e.g.,power generation,structural heating,batch plant,crushers) X. 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, or Federal Clean Air Act Title IV or Title V Permit? ❑Yes❑No If Yes: L 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) ® Tons/year(short tons)of Carbon Dioxide equivalent of Hydroflourocarbons(IFCs) ° ons/year(short tons)of Hazardous Air Pollutants(HAPS) Page 6 of 13 h.Will the proposed action generate or emit methane(including,but not limited to,sewage treatment plants, landfills,composting facilities)? ❑Yes[ No 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 quarry or landfill operations? OYesE]No 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 new demand for transportation facilities or services? Yes®No If Yes: i. When is the peak traffic expected(Check all that apply): ❑Morning ❑Evening El Randomly between hours of to g OWeekend 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? v. If the proposed action includes any modification of existing roads,creation of new roads or change in existing access describe: A Are public/private transportation service(s)or facilities available within%2 mile of the proposed site? es No vii Will the proposed action include access to public transportation or accommodations for use of hybrid,electric []Yes[]No or other alternative fueled vehicles? Wff.Will the proposed action include plans for pedestrian or bicycle accommodations for connections to existing �Yes�No pedestrian or bicycle routes? k.Will the proposed action(for commercial or industrial projects only)generate new or additional demand for energy? O es_ONo If Yes: i.Estimate annual electricity demand during operation of the proposed action: ii.Anticipated sources/suppliers of electricity for the project(e.g.,on-site combustion,on-site renewable,via grid/local utility,or other): fif. Will the proposed action require a new,or an upgrade to,an existing substation? �YesONo 1.Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply. i.During Construction: fl. During Monday-Friday: g operations: Saturday: • Monday-Friday: o Sunday: • Saturday: ® Holidays: • Sunday: • Holidays: Page 7 of 13 7yes: osed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction, both? ❑Yes❑No including sources,time of day and duration: fl. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen? Describe: ❑Yes❑No n..Will the proposed action have outdoor lighting? If yes: ❑Yes❑No i.Describe source(s),location(s),height of fixture(s),direction/aim,and proximity to nearest occupied structures: fl. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a light barrier or screen? Describe: ❑Yes❑No o.Does the proposed action have the potential to produce odors for more than one hour per day? If Yes,describe possible sources,potential frequency and duration of odor emissions, occupied structures: and proximity to nearest [I Yes EN o P.Will the proposed action include any bulk storage ofpetroleum(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: i.Product(s)to be stored ii. Volume(s) per unit time W. Generally describe proposed storage facilities: (e.g.,month,year) 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: I Describe proposed treatment(s): ii.Will the ro osed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices? r.Will the proposed action(commercial or industrial projects only) ❑ Yes EN o of solid waste(excluding hazardous materials)? involve or require the management or disposal [I Yes ❑No If Yes: L Describe any solid waste(s)to be generated during construction or operation of the facility: e Construction: tons per (unit of time) v Operation: tons per (unit of time) fl.Describe any proposals for on-site minimization,recycling or reuse of materials to avoid disposal as solid waste: • Construction: ® Operation: iii.Proposed disposal methods/facilities for solid waste generated on-site: s Construction: • Operation: Page 8 of 13 s.Does the proposed action include construction or modification of a solid waste management facility? If Yes: ❑Yes❑ No i. Type of management or handling of waste proposed for the site(e.g.,recycling or transfer station,composting,landfill,or Z 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? If Yes:provide name and location of facility: E]Yes❑No If No:describe proposed management of any hazardous wastes which will not be sent to a hazardous waste facility: 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): ii. If mix of uses,generally describe: b.Land uses and covertypes on the project site. Land use or Cun ent Acreage After Change Acres( Covertype Ag creage Project Completion e Roads,buildings,and other paved or impervious ) surfaces o Forested ® Meadows,grasslands or brushlands(non- agricultural,including abandoned agricultural) • Agricultural (includes active orchards,field,greenhouse etc.) o Surface water features (lakes,ponds,streams,rivers,etc.) e Wetlands(freshwater or tidal) ° Non-vegetated(bare rock,earth or fill) a Other Describe: Page 9 of 13 C.Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation? i.If Yes:explain: ❑Yes®No d.Are there any facilities serving children,the elderly,people with disabilities(e. day care centers,or group homes)within 1500 feet of the project site? g''schools,hospitals,licensed ❑YesONo If Yes, i.Identify Facilities: e.Does the project site contain an existing dam? If Yes: ❑YesO No i.Dimensions of the dam and impoundment: ® Dam height: ® Dam length: feet s Surface area: feet 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, or does the project site adjoin property which is now,or was at one time,used as a solid waste management facility? If Yes: L Has the facility been formally closed? ® - If yes,cite sources/documentation: ®Yes® No ii.Describe the location of the project site relative to the boundaries of the solid waste management facility: X.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 ❑YesE]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: Fportion al contamination history. Has there been a reported spill at the proposed project site,or have any ❑YesO No al actions been conducted at or adjacent to the proposed site? portion of the site listed on the NYSDEC Spills Incidents database or Environmental Siteiation database? Check all that apply: ❑Peso—Spills Incidents database Provide DEC ID number(s): —Environmental Site Remediation database Provide DEC ID number(s): her databaseas 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? If yes,provide DEC ID number(s): ❑Yes❑No iv.If yes to(i),(ii)or(iii)above,describe current status of site(s): Page 10 of 13 v.Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses? ® If yes,DEC site ID number: ❑Yes❑No ® Describe the type of institutional control(e.g.,deed restriction or easement): ® Describe any use limitations: o Describe any engineering controls: ® Will the project affect the institutional or engineering controls in place? ® Explain: ❑Yes❑No 1E.2. Natural Resources On or Near Project Site a.What is the average depth to bedrock on the project site? feet b.Are there bedrock outcroppings on the project site? If Yes,what proportion of the site is comprised of bedrock outcroppings? /o ❑Yes®No 0 c.Predominant soil type(s)present on project site: d.What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: feet e.Drainage status ofproject site soils:❑Well Drained: %of site ❑Moderately Well Drained: %of site ❑Poorly Drained %of site f.Approximate proportion ofproposed action site with slopes: ❑ 0-10%: %of site ❑ 10-15%: %of site ❑ 15%or greater: %of site g.Are there any unique geologic features on the project site? If Yes,describe: ❑Yes❑No I Surface water features. I Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies(including streams,rivers, ponds or lakes)? ❑Yes❑No ii.Do any wetlands or other waterbodies adjoin the project site? If Yes to either i or fl,continue. If No,skip to E.21. ❑Yes❑No X. Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies within or adjoining the project site regulated by any federal, state or local agency? DYes❑No iv.For each identified regulated wetland and waterbody on the project site,provide the following information: ® Streams: Name Classification Lakes or Ponds: Name • Wetlands: Name Classification Wetland No.(ifregulated by DEC) Approximate Size v. Are any of the above water bodies listed in the most recent compilation of NYS water quality-impaired waterbodies? DYes ONO If yes,name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired: iFthe Is the project site in a designated Floodway? ❑Yes❑No ct site in the 100 year Floodplain? ❑Yes�To ct site in the 500 year Floodplain? ❑Yes❑No ct site located over,or immediately adjoining,aprimary,principal or sole source aquifer? ❑Yes❑Noaquifer: Page 11 of 13 . in. Identify the predominant wildlife species that occupy or use the project site: n.Does the project site contain a designated significant natural community? If Yes: ❑Yes o i.Describe the habitat/community(composition,function,and basis for designation): ii. Source(s)of description or evaluation: N.Extent of community/habitat: o Currently: ® Following completion ofproject as proposed: acres ® Gain or loss(indicate+or-): acres acres o.Does project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by the federal government or NYS as endangered or threatened,or does it contain any areas identified as habitat for an endangered or threatened species�YesONo p. Does the project site contain any species ofplant or animal that is listed by NYS as rare,or as a species of Yes No special concern? q.Is the project site or adjoining area currently used for hunting,trapping,fishing or shell fishing? OYesENo If yes,give a brief description of how the proposed action may affect that use: 1E.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 certifiedursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law,Article 25-AA,Section 303 and 304? p []YesON° If Yes, provide county plus district name/number: b.Are agricultural lands consisting of highly productive soils present? 1.If Yes:acreage(s)on project site? OYesE1N6 fl. Source(s)of soil rating(s): c. Does the project site contain all or part of,or is it substantially contiguous to,a registered National i Natural Landmark? OYes ONo If Yes: i. Nature of the natural landmark: ❑Biological Community ii.Provide brief description of landmark,including values behind designation and approximatGeological e size/extent: d.Is the project site located in or does it adjoin a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes: E3YesON6 i. CEA name: U.Basis for designation: N.Designating agency and date: Page 12 of 13 FDoesroject site contain,or is it substantially contiguousto,a building,archaeological site,or districtted on,or has been nominated by the NYS Board of Historic Preservation for inclusion dis theEl Yes®No tional Register of Historic Places? on,historic/archaeological resource: ❑Archaeological Site ❑Historic Building or District 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 archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory? ❑Yes oNo g.Have additional archaeological or historic site(s)or resources been identified on the project site? If Yes: DYes ElNo 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: L Identify resource: U.Nature of,or basis for,designation(e.g.,established highway overlook,state or local park,state historic trail or scenic byway, etc.): W.Distance between project and resource: miles. i. Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild,Scenic and Recreational Rivers Program 6 NYCRR 666? ❑Yes]No If Yes: i.Identify the name of the river and its designation: ii.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. G. Yerifneation I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name Jeffrey eeman,CGCS/CEP Date October 19,2017 Signature �t- Title Environmental Planner,Town of Riverhead,IVY �1�11111' ®F�i�i Page 13 of 13 January 8, 2096; February 9, 2096(revised 30/18/97) Chapter 301 . Zoning Articlg L11. Commercial ®lar �r�� Pr®ducts®n aystems § 301-281. Purpose; permitted districts. A. It is the intention of the Town Board of the Town of Riverhead, as part of to permit commercial solar its goal to limit dependence on imported fossil energy and decrease greenhouse gas emissions, energy production systems in the industrial zoning use districts to minimize impacts to residents and scenic viewsheds important to the community. B. Commercial solar energy production systems shall be allowed with special permit approval by the Town Board as ar PeR*tteos, in the Light Industrial (LI) Zoning Use District, Industrial A (IA) Zoning Use District, Industrial B District(General Industry)Industrial C(IC)Zoning Use District and the Planned Industrial Park(PIP) District. C. ��C//o �' Commercial solar ener roduction systems shall not be allowed in Polish Town. emm shall be alipurpri vv, VC—) Zoning r_�e nr�¢ • a D. Definitions Lot Covera a—The lot coverage shall include the total square footage of the perimeter of all of the solar Panels. clusive ofa//mtenors aces between the panels n addition to driveways and service roads(paved or stone) and all accessory equipment buildings and structures § 301-282. Use regulations. special permit approval as provided in Commercial solar energy production systems shall be permitted as a permitted use or as allowed with § 301-231. In addition to the requirements set forth in this chapter,all such permitted and special permit uses shall be subject to the following criteria and subject to site plan approval by the Planning Board: A. The commercial solar energy system shall be on a parcel of not less than&e six acres. B. All ground-mounted panels shall not exceed the height of eight feet. C. All mechanical equipment of commercial solar energy systems, including any structure for batteries or storage cells, are completely enclosed by a minimum eight foot high fence with a self- locking gate. D. Notwithstanding any requirement in §§ 301-115, 301-113, 301-123, and 301-127 of this chapter, the total surface area of all ground-mounted and freestanding solar collectors, including solar photovoltaic cells, panels, and arrays, shall not exceed,88*75% of the total parcel area. E. The installation of a minimum 25 foot vegetated perimeter buffer to provide year-round screening of the system from adjacent properties_and 50 feet along roads. F. All solar energy production systems are designed and located in order to prevent reflective glare toward any habitable buildings as well as streets and rights-of-way. G.All on-site utility and transmission lines are, to the extent feasible, placed underground. H. The installation of a clearly visible warning sign concerning voltage must be placed at the base of all pad-mounted transformers and substations. I. The system is designed and situated to be compatible with the existing uses on adjacent and nearby properties. J. in approving a spedal the Planninell E-) , if it finds-that thill i 39 ird may The minimum setback fore ui ment and anels adjacent to a commercial or industrigiLpIpperty shall be 25 feet. K. applioatien to the Tewn43Gard-. The maximum lot coverage shall be 75% 9446-4�1-gpvem the subject of r-emevakg-G�� M. The minimum open natural open space shall be 25% N. The minimum setback of ngnpig from a residential buildin or zonin district shall be 100 feet. 0. The minimum buffer ad'acent to a commercial or industrial Property shall be 25 feet. P. Ina rovin a s ecial exce tion thaPlanning Board ma waive 0-mod [many of the above criteria if it finds that there is no detriment to public healths—afely and welfare. 0. Any special permit approval granted under this article shall have a term of 20 years commencin . from the rant of the s ectal ermit which ma be extended for additional five-year terms upon application to the Town Board L. Decommissioning Removal. 1 Any commercial solaLpLergly production s stem that is not o erated for a continuous period of 24 months shall be deemed abandoned. At that time the owner of the commercial solar enedcoutis stem or the owner of the loroperty where the commercial solar _energy production system is located shall remove all components thereof within 90 days of such deemed abandonment or will be in violation of this section. In the case of a commercial solar energv production system on preexisting structures this provision shall apply to the commercial solar energy roduction s stem onl . If the commercial solar energy production system is not removed within said 90 days the Building Inspectors may give the owner notice that unless the removal is accomiDlished within 30 da s the Town will cause the removal at the owner's expense. All costs and expenses incurred b f the Town in connection with an Proceeding or ani work done for the removal of a commercial solar energy production system shall be assessed against the land on which such commercial solar enerp i Production-system is located and a statement of such exDenses shall be loresented to the owner of the propertv. or if the owner cannot be ascertained or located then such statement shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises Such assessment shall be and constitute a lien upon such land If the owner of the s stem and the owner of the Property u on which the s stem is located shall fail to pay such ex enses within 10 days after the statement is Presented or osted a I gial action may be brought to collect such assessment or to foreclose such lien. As an alternative to the maintenance of anr such action the Buildin 11 Ins ector m— .=1- a certificate of the actual wpenses incurred as aforesaid together with a statement identi in the roe in connection with which the expenses were incurred and the owner of the system and the owner of the property upon which the system is located with the Assess who shall in the preparation of the next assessment roll assess orssuch amount upon such roe . Such amount shall be included in the levv against such property shall constitute a lien and shall be collected and enforced in the same manner b the same proceedings, at the same time and under the same Penalties as are Drovided by law for the collection and enforcement of real property taxes in the Town of Riverhead (2) This section is enacted pursuant to & 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law to promote the public health safety and -general welfare of Town citizens through removal provisions to ensure the proper decommissioningof commercial solar enerav production systems within the entire Town. 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