17 - Environmental Assessment FormVILLAGE OF RYE BROOK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
PARTS 1 AND 2
APRIL 2014
Prepared for:
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD
938 King Street, Rye Brook, NY 10573
Prepared by:
BFJ PLANNING
115 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003
Village of Rye Brook Comprehensive Plan
Environmental Assessment Form
Parts 1 and 2
Prepared for:
Village of Rye Brook Mayor and Board
938 King Street
Rye Brook, NY 10573
Contact: Christopher J. Bradbury, Village Administrator
(914) 939-1121
Prepared by:
BFJ Planning
115 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10003
April 15, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION .......................... 1
1.1 PROJECT LOCATION ......................................................................................... 1
2.0 PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................ 3
2.1VISION STATEMENT, GOALS AND POLICIES ............................................................ 3
2.2SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS ...................................................................... 5
2.3FUTURE LAND USE GUIDE ................................................................................ 11
3.0LONG-FORM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM ...................................... 14
Figure 1: Regional Location Map ................................................................................. 2
Figure 2: Future Land Use Guide ............................................................................... 13
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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION
Pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) this
Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) evaluates the potential impacts that could result
from the following action by the Village of Rye Brook Board, Rye Brook, New York:
Adoption of the Village of Rye Brook Comprehensive Plan. The action consists solely of a
legislative action and therefore will not result in any direct construction or development.
In the fall of 2012, the Village began the process of preparing its first-ever
Comprehensive Plan. While Rye Brook has a long history of planning, covering a wide
range of specific topics, it never had in place a master planning document to guide future
decisions on development, zoning and capital spending. The primary goal in undertaking
the Rye Brook Comprehensive Plan was to maintain and improve the overall quality of life
for village residents by:
1. Promoting sustainable development;
2. Encouraging a stable and enduring economic base;
3. Providing for safety, health and education;
4. Preserving the natural, cultural, recreational and historic assets of Rye Brook;
5. Enhancing the design of the built and natural environment; and
6. Advocating for smart-growth design principles in the planning process.
The Comprehensive Plan was intended to build on prior planning efforts and establish a
policy guide for land use within the village. The Plan also represents the culmination of a
partnership with the Westchester County Department of Planning, which completed in
May 2012 an extensive report, Village of Rye Brook Planning Base Studies: A Detailed
Study of Existing Conditions. This report – together with the prior Village planning studies
– forms a baseline for the comprehensive planning effort.
New York State municipal law provides that the Village Board may prepare a
comprehensive plan with the assistance of a special board. Accordingly, in 2013, the
Village Board appointed a 12-member advisory committee representing a broad range of
interests in the village. This committee met regularly over the course of the one-year
planning process, provided guidance and direction in the drafting of this Plan and hosted
four community visioning sessions to collect and incorporate vital public input.
1.1 Project Location
The Village of Rye Brook is a suburban community, located in southwestern Westchester
County, approximately 20 miles northeast of New York City (see Figure 1). The village is
located within the Town of Rye and is bordered to the south by the Village of Port Chester
and the City of Rye; to the west by the Town/Village of Harrison; and to the east by the
Town of Greenwich, Connecticut.
PLAN RYE BROOK: VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, NY
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM FIGURE 1: REGIONAL CONTEXT
Bedford
Yorktown
Somers
Cortlandt
Lewisboro
Yonkers
North Castle
New Castle
Harrison
Pound Ridge
North Salem
Mount Pleasant
Greenburgh
White Plains
New Rochelle
Rye City
Scarsdale
Peekskill
Briarcliff Manor
Rye Brook
Tarrytown
Irvington
Mount Vernon
Eastchester
Croton-on-Hudson
Mount Kisco
Ossining Town
Dobbs Ferry Port Chester
Ossining Village
Mamaroneck Town
Ardsley
Sleepy Hollow
Pleasantville
Buchanan
Elmsford
Pelham
Larchmont
Bronxville Mamaroneck Village
Hastings-on-Hudson
Pelham Manor
Tuckahoe
SOURCE: WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
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Rye Brook comprises a land area of about 3.5 square miles in a key location with regard
to regional transportation routes. The combination of three interstate highways, the
Hutchinson River Parkway, the Metro-North Railroad in adjacent communities and the
Westchester County Airport make the village highly accessible and contribute to the high
value of its real estate.
2.0 PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
During its regular meetings beginning in April 2013, the Comprehensive Plan Advisory
Committee formulated a vision statement and a series of goals and policies. These are
described below.
2.1 Vision Statement, Goals and Policies
Vision Statement:
The future of the Village of Rye Brook shall be one that strives to maintain and enhance the
quality of life of its residents, businesses, interest groups and future generations based on
a community consensus that establishes and strengthens the village’s distinct identity while
working with neighboring communities to achieve desired or shared goals.
Built Environment
1. Goal: Preserve character of residential neighborhoods.
Policy: Maintain the quality and preserve the character of residential structures.
2. Goal: Enhance sense of community through changes in the built environment.
Policy: Minimize activities that create significant adverse impacts to the quality of life in
residential neighborhoods.
Policy: Promote a diversity of housing choices for both current and prospective
residents.
Policy: Preserve and enhance the visual character of the village’s major roadways.
Policy: Enhance community identity by creating community focal points.
Policy: Enhance community identity through the redevelopment and enhancement of
existing commercial areas to create a Village Center
Natural Environment
1. Goal: Preserve the remaining open space character.
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Policy: Preserve the character of the remaining under- or undeveloped properties in the
village.
Policy: Preserve and enhance significant open space vistas and other visual resources
important to the community.
2.Goal: Maintain and improve the quality of the Blind Brook and the Long Island
Sound watershed.
Policy: Address stormwater management from a regional and village-wide perspective
to reduce flooding impacts.
Policy: Reduce sources of non-point pollution and preserve environmental resources in
the Blind Brook and Long Island Sound watershed.
Policy: Improve access to and raise awareness of the Blind Brook.
3. Goal: Promote environmental stewardship.
Policy: Encourage sustainable development by adopting changes, as appropriate, to
the Village’s zoning and building codes.
Mobility
1. Goal: Improve traffic circulation while minimizing impacts on the environment and
community character.
Policy: Actively participate in regional transportation planning efforts by governmental
agencies such as the New York State and Westchester County departments of
transportation and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council.
Policy: Identify roadway improvements that enhance vehicle safety and improve traffic
circulation using planning and engineering best practices.
Policy: Encourage development that capitalizes on existing transit resources.
2.Goal: Increase and promote viable alternatives to automobile travel.
Policy: Promote strategies that increase bicycle and mass transit use.
Policy: Improve pedestrian safety and increase pedestrian circulation opportunities,
particularly in the commercial center.
Community Resources
1. Goal: Enhance the quality and availability of community services, while respecting
limited resources.
Policy: Promote community identity through enhanced services, facilities and other
community resources.
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Policy: Cost-effectively improve and increase parks and other community services and
facilities.
Policy: Explore opportunities for enhanced provision of community resources through
cost sharing with neighboring municipalities, as appropriate.
2.2 Summary of Recommendations
The following is a summary of all recommendations made in the Comprehensive Plan.
These recommendations have been organized in an Action Agenda based on short-,
medium- and long-term objectives, with implementation measures also described in the
Plan.
Land Use and Zoning
Create either a new Open Space/Recreation zone for the Blind Brook Country
Club property, or zone either R-25 or R-30 and mandate cluster development.
Include the Village- and Town-designated parks in the Open Space/Recreation
zone, to preserve these significant open space assets.
Review the C1 and C1-P zones to address excessive front yard setbacks and
provide sufficient buffering from adjacent residential uses, and look at increasing
height and floor area ratio (FAR) maximums to accommodate 3-4 story mixed-use
development (residential over commercial).
Explore allowing multifamily uses in the C1 and C1-P zones by special permit,
subject to the following criteria:
o Co-location with commercial/office uses
o Residential uses limited to upper floors in buildings fronting Westchester
Avenue, Bowman Avenue or South Ridge Street
o New residential uses limited to studios and one-bedrooms
Throughout the R2-F two-family residential zone, look at allowing offices as
principal uses rather than accessory home offices, subject to a special permit, to
encourage viable uses while preserving the residential character of existing
buildings.
Explore creating a Village Center overlay zone – encompassing the existing C1,
C1-P and OB-S zones, the OB-2-zoned parcel on Bowman Avenue east of Port
Chester Middle School, as well as R2-F-zoned parcels along South Ridge Street,
Westchester Avenue and Bowman Avenue – to promote mixed use, “downtown”
development. Such a zone could provide for more flexible use, area and bulk
standards or zoning incentives, but require new development to conform to a set
of advisory design guidelines.
Pursue right of first offer for the gas station property at Ridge Street/Bowman
Avenue for potential use as mixed-use development and/or public space.
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Natural Resources and Stormwater Management
Continue to focus on stormwater management at the regional and intermunicipal
level, through partnerships with other municipalities, institutions and advocacy
groups, and pursue funding for such partnerships and projects as needed.
Create incentives for homeowners to better manage stormwater on a local level.
Undertake a comprehensive sustainability plan to articulate a vision and approach
to sustainability that is tailored to Rye Brook, with an action plan of implementable
practices or projects that would be effective in addressing specific goals, objectives
and targets in a measurable and cost-effective manner through the establishment
of milestones and appropriate timelines. Such a plan should explore measures
such as:
o Reviewing existing land use regulations for opportunities to promote
sustainable development, reduce parking requirements and implement
alternative parking solutions, regulate the use of herbicides and pesticides
and promote the use of alternative energy sources.
o Amending zoning and subdivision regulations to include incentives for
green buildings and infrastructure that incorporate sustainable design
practices.
o Adopting a policy for new Village buildings to be green, incorporating
LEED-type compliance requirements.
o Exploring a “green homes program” to encourage owners to make
energy-saving improvements to their homes.
o Passing EnergyStar legislation to facilitate green residential projects.
o Conducting energy audits as needed for Village facilities, to establish
potential retrofit strategies to reduce energy use.
o Considering the long-term environmental and financial benefits of LED
street lighting Village-wide.
o Replacing cars and trucks in the Village fleet with high-efficiency options.
o Joining New York State’s Climate Smart Communities program, which
provides access to information on available energy-efficiency programs,
including state and federal assistance.
o Conducting a Village greenhouse gas emissions inventory.
o Creating a sustainability committee to educate the public about available
programs.
Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Undertake upgrades to Garibaldi Park to improve its usage and aesthetics, with
consideration for the following:
o Replacing the playground apparatus.
o Seeking alternate funding for replacement of the baseball field and
surrounding area with artificial turf, depending on the long-term cost
implications, so that the field is less subject to degradation by informal
play.
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o Coordinating with the Washington Park Plaza shopping center owners on
installation of a planting screen or mural along the rear of the commercial
building to reduce the incidence of graffiti that detracts from the park’s
image.
o Pursuing future acquisition of additional properties along Garibaldi Place,
especially between the existing parking area and the playground entrance,
to allow for more programmable park space and added parking.
Consider enhancements to passive recreational spaces to make them more user-
friendly; raise their visibility; and reduce problems associated with unmarked open
space, such as dumping. For Rich Manor Park in particular, explore actions such
as:
o Addition of park signage and benches.
o Wayfinding signage directing bicyclists and pedestrians to the park via the
path along Acker Drive.
o Creation of walking paths into and through the park, providing for views
of the brook.
Pursue creation of a trail network on the 16-acre Village-owned parcel on upper
Lincoln Avenue. Explore providing both pedestrian and bicycle trails, as well as
related amenities such as benches, restrooms, signage and bike racks.
In future development or redevelopment of key vacant or underutilized sites, seek
to link existing parks and open space areas through new or enhanced sidewalks
or trails and signage. Potential linkages include connecting Roanoke Park to the
future Bowman Avenue Park; possible usage of the State-owned Hutchinson River
Parkway right-of-way; and connecting future open space and recreational uses at
the westernmost Village-owned parcel on Lincoln Avenue to adjoining publicly
accessible open spaces at SUNY Purchase and Pepsico in Harrison.
Continue to focus installation of new sidewalks on arterial roadways that link
parks and schools with neighborhoods, while recognizing that sidewalks may not
be feasible or desirable in lower-density residential areas.
Explore acquiring Crawford Park from Town of Rye to capitalize on its potential as
the Village’s “Central Park.” One area of potential focus for expanded uses at the
park is the portion fronting Ridge Street, which is not subject to the same deed
restrictions as the remainder of Crawford Park.
Undertake a comprehensive study of a potential community multipurpose
recreational center, to determine:
o The need for such a facility based on available comparable resources in
the surrounding vicinity;
o The uses, programming and amenities that could best be accommodated
in such a facility, based on needs that are not being filled by Rye Brook’s
existing community center or parks;
o Estimated construction and operating costs; and
o The fiscal and tax implications of building and maintaining the facility.
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Explore the potential for dog park(s) at the Village-owned Lincoln Avenue property
or the future Bowman Avenue Park.
Transportation
Continue to monitor opportunities to improve safety and function of identified
areas of traffic congestion (including the intersections of South Ridge Street with
Westchester and Bowman Avenues, and along King Street), working closely with
the Village Police Department and County and multi-State transportation
departments.
Undertake a bicycle and transportation improvements plan to establish a priority
list of capital improvement projects and potential funding sources for necessary
infrastructure.
Extend and widen the sidewalk along the northern side of Bowman Avenue, from
South Ridge Street to Port Chester Middle School, to increase pedestrian capacity
and provide a continuous walkway from Ridge Street west to the school’s baseball
field.
Revisit prior proposals for replacing the King Street/Hutchinson River Parkway
interchange with a dual roundabout interchange and/or roadway striping plan,
coordinating with the Town of Greenwich and the New York State Department of
Transportation.
Initiate discussions with the County on potential new or expanded bus routes along
King Street (and potentially other corridors), based on existing data and studies
and with the goal of maintaining traffic volumes and minimizing impacts to
adjacent residential neighborhoods. Such study would also involve coordination
with the NYSDOT.
Continue to work closely with the County on potential strategies to mitigate noise,
air quality and other impacts related to the Westchester County Airport.
Infrastructure and Utilities
Promote water conservation through public education, potential planning
guidelines and policies to mandate water conservation and coordination with
regional experts on effective and innovative tools.
Facilitate the use of green infrastructure techniques as presented in the NYS DEC
Stormwater Management Design Manual.
Work with the County to continue to implement projects that can reduce inflow
and infiltration into sanitary sewer collection systems, in order to improve capacity
and reduce stress on the County’s treatment plants.
Educate the public about illegal sewer connections.
Work with utility companies and appropriate governmental agencies to identify,
monitor and track repaving and road improvement projects with utility
infrastructure projects, to reduce repetitive construction, costs and traffic delays.
Coordinate with the agencies and utility providers on effective public dissemination
of this information.
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Housing
Maintain good communications with HOAs, major property owners and landlords.
Continue strong enforcement of land use regulations and the conditions of site
plan, subdivision or other land-use approvals.
In the event that multifamily residences are allowed in commercial zones, include
a provision that 10% of any new units be set aside for fair and affordable housing.
Consider allowing multifamily uses (senior as well as market-rate) by special
permit in office zones.
Adopt a policy that any zoning change (including mixed-use) sought by an
applicant that would expand the permitted uses should include a provision for
affordable housing units.
Explore allowing accessory apartments (“in-law apartments”) in low-density single-
family zones subject to criteria including:
o They would be allowable only in the R-12, R-15, R-20 and R-25 zones
o They would require a special permit from the Village Board
o They would be required to satisfy parking requirements for both the
principal and accessory residential use
o They may be no larger than 20% to 25% of the principal residential use
and limited to studios or one-bedroom units
o Either the principal residential use or the accessory apartment must be
occupied by the property owner or a family member.
Continue to encourage affordable housing developers to utilize the Village’s
affordable housing floating zone and other land use provisions adopted as part of
the Westchester County model ordinance.
Commercial Development
Abolish the OB-S zone and rezone the areas included in that zone to the C1-P
district.
Consider rezoning the commercial property between the Port Chester Middle
School and Rye Brook Plaza from OB-2 to C1-P. With this rezoning in place, look
at revising the permitted uses in the OB-2 zone to exclude single-family uses and
residential-to-office conversions, as the only remaining uses in the OB-2 zone
would be the 760/800 Westchester Avenue office complex and the middle school.
Clean up the permitted and special permit uses in the OB-2 and OB-3 zones to
eliminate redundancies and minimize confusing cross-references.
Assess whether separate OB-2 and OB-3 zones are needed, given their identical
minimum lot sizes and similar area and bulk regulations.
Consider whether multifamily housing should be allowed in office zones as a
permitted use; retail, restaurant or recreational uses could be allowed by special
permit.
Consider measures to address issues of nonconformity in PUD zones, including:
o Removing the locational requirement that PUD zones must be north of the
Hutchinson River Parkway.
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o Adjusting the density requirement for residential uses to a less restrictive
regulation that still maintains Rye Brook’s low-density character.
o Adjusting the FAR requirement for office uses to more closely match
modern facilities. The current maximum FAR of 0.12 is highly restrictive; a
range of 0.25 to 0.5 may be more appropriate.
o Removing the square footage restriction on retail uses, and instead require
any retail to be accessory to a principal use. Continue to make such uses
subject to a special permit.
o Allowing assisted-living or senior congregate-care facilities to be a
maximum of four stories or 45 feet in height, as consistent with typical
facilities of this type.
o Adjusting the parking requirement for assisted living facilities to 0.5 spaces
per unit (current requirement is 0.75 spaces per unit) to more closely
match the actual parking utilization of these facilities.
Village Center1
Focus on creating a navigable pedestrian network to improve access to the
shopping and civic destinations surrounding Rye Brook’s primary intersection at
South Ridge Street and Bowman Avenue.
Work with the County DPW to create formalized crosswalks at the Bowman
Avenue/South Ridge Street and Ellendale Avenue/South Ridge Street intersections.
Complete the sidewalks along the frontages of the Rye Ridge Shopping Center,
especially on the west side of South Ridge Street north of Crescent Avenue.
Work with the owners of shopping centers to establish clearly defined networks of
internal pathways within surface parking areas, and link these networks to
enhanced Village sidewalks.
In the short-term, create landscaped buffers along sidewalks on South Ridge
Street. Longer-term, promote a development pattern that places new buildings
closer to the street frontage and provides parking to the rear of buildings. This
could be encouraged through the use of design guidelines or other regulations,
including streamlining site plan review or by providing developer incentives.
Work with property owners to strengthen pedestrian frontages within shopping
centers through improved landscaping, lighting and wayfinding signage and
branding, and extend this approach to the shopping centers’ parking lots and
road frontages along South Ridge Street and Bowman Avenue.
Incorporate in any plan for replacement of the DPW facility green buffers,
including trees, bushes and ground cover, along the property edges to visually
and audibly screen its activities from adjacent residential uses. Carefully control
the design and placement of lighting so that it does not spill over onto adjoining
properties.
1 See Land Use and Zoning Recommendations for zoning-related recommendations in the Village
Center.
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Implement design guidelines as an advisory document to encourage diversity in
building type, program and character, and to promote flexibility in the approval
process. Such guidelines could be applicable within a Village Center overlay zone.
Consider developing local signage design guidelines based on existing positive
examples in Rye Brook.
Municipal Facilities and Community Character
Revisit the 2010 Police Department and Village Hall Space Analysis Study to
determine the extent to which its recommendations for the Police Department
remain valid and may be best implemented.
Look at broadening the constituency of the Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center
to appeal to a wider demographic and attract more users, while ensuring that the
center continues to serve its core constituency of Rye Brook’s seniors. Potential
measures include:
o Forging stronger partnerships with area institutions such as schools and the
library, and improving coordination with the Village Parks and Recreation
Department.
o Targeted building investments such as multimedia upgrades to make the
facility more attractive to hosting a greater variety of events and activities.
o Obtaining additional parking adjacent to Garibaldi Park and clearly
marking it as usable for the Community Center, with improved signage
and wayfinding.
o Enhanced branding and expanded outreach to the community at large,
including improved marketing of the center’s availability for event rentals.
Continue to maintain a strong and cooperative relationship with the Blind Brook
and Port Chester School Districts to ensure that they meet the needs of students
and their families, while retaining and enhancing the community character of Rye
Brook as a whole.
Undertake a village-wide community branding initiative.
2.3 Future Land Use Guide
As a mature community, most of Rye Brook’s land has already been developed; however,
future development of remaining vacant land through infill development and
redevelopment of previously built sites can significantly affect the Village. In order to
support and protect the quality of life as envisioned for the Village’s future, a balance is
necessary among development, the conservation of open space and natural resources
and the preservation of community assets.
The Future Land Use Guide in the Plan is intended to guide development. It is both a map
and accompanying text describing the Village’s general land use categories and areas of
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specific recommendations. The guide recognizes the established settlement pattern,
transportation infrastructure, natural features and opportunities for new development.
Major recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan are shown on the Future Land Use
Guide (see Figure 2). The map can be considered a visual representation of an ideal form
for Rye Brook. It shows the Village at maturity, with all land committed to development;
road networks; dedicated open space; or public uses such as parks and schools, and built
out according to plan recommendations. The map’s purpose is to support Rye Brook’s
official zoning map, other official Village maps and the maps presented in the Plan.
There are six basis elements to the Future Land Use Guide:
Underlying lots and road network
Residential land uses
Commercial, retail and office uses
Institutional/community uses
Parks, recreation (public and private) and open space
Mixed uses (commercial with residential)
The following criteria were relied upon in drawing up the Future Land Use Guide:
Land Uses. The Future Land Use Guide is generally consistent with existing development.
Dramatic changes in existing land uses are not proposed, as the overall settlement pattern
is one that Rye Brook’s residents are generally satisfied with and wish to see continued.
Also, there is no public interest served in increasing the number of houses or businesses
that are non-conforming under zoning. Thus, areas that are stable or not in need of
change are preserved.
Zoning and Development Pressures. The Plan seeks to consider zoning changes only
where a reasonable argument for change, supported by the overarching planning goals
and analysis, can be made. The Plan supports most of Rye Brook’s existing zoning, as it
allows homes where people wish to live and at varying densities, and businesses where
these are best located. However, there are a few areas where the plan recommends that
rezonings be considered to achieve specific objectives.
Environmental Considerations. There are a number of natural resources requiring
protection: steep slopes, wetlands and the Blind Brook. Rye Brook already controls
development that might harm any of these resources, as does the State through SEQR.
The Plan recommends an additional measure of protection to conserve open space areas,
through the creation of a new open space/recreation zoning district as discussed above.
Infrastructure. Access from adequate roads and proximity to existing or potential water
and sewer utilities are two factors defining the capacity of land to accommodate different
types and densities of development. No changes are proposed to the overall road
network, but it is recommended that the Village revisit with the Town of Greenwich and
the New York State Department of Transportation proposals for one or more roundabouts
and road striping plans at the King Street/Hutchinson River Parkway interchange.
PLAN RYE BROOK: VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, NY SOURCE: WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, BFJ PLANNING
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM FIGURE 2: FUTURE LAND USE GUIDE
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3.0 LONG-FORM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
This EAF evaluates the potential for environmental impacts created by the adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan update by the Village of Rye Brook Board. This legislative action is
generic in nature, not site-specific, and does not directly result in any physical changes to
the environment.
The form that follows is published by the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation, and portions of the form are designed for site-specific actions rather than
area-wide or generic proposals. As a result, consistent with the form’s directions, these
non-relevant sections are not completed.
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Full Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 - Project and Setting
Instructions for Completing Part 1
Part 1 is to be completed by the applicant or project sponsor. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding,
are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification.
Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to
any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information; indicate whether missing information does not exist,
or is not reasonably available to the sponsor; and, when possible, generally describe work or studies which would be necessary to
update or fully develop that information.
Applicants/sponsors must complete all items in Sections A & B. In Sections C, D & E, most items contain an initial question that
must be answered either “Yes” or “No”. If the answer to the initial question is “Yes”, complete the sub-questions that follow. If the
answer to the initial question is “No”, proceed to the next question. Section F allows the project sponsor to identify and attach any
additional information. Section G requires the name and signature of the project sponsor to verify that the information contained in
Part 1is accurate and complete.
A. Project and Sponsor Information.
Name of Action or Project:
Project Location (describe, and attach a general location map):
Brief Description of Proposed Action (include purpose or need):
Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone:
E-Mail:
Address:
City/PO: State:Zip Code:
Project Contact (if not same as sponsor; give name and title/role): Telephone:
E-Mail:
Address:
City/PO:State: Zip Code:
Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone:
E-Mail:
Address:
City/PO:State: Zip Code:
Adoption of the Village of Rye Brook Comprehensive Plan
Village of Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York
The Village of Rye Brook Board proposes to adopt a village-wide comprehensive plan to establish a policy guide for land use and guide future
decisions on development, zoning and capital spending. The update to the Plan makes policy and action item recommendations in a number of areas
including land use and zoning, natural resources and stormwater management, parks and open space, transportation, infrastructure and utilities,
housing, commercial development, the "Village Center" area and municipal facilities and community character. Recommendations reflect the input of
the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee over a year-long period, as well as the general public through four public workshops.
For a more detailed description of the proposed action, please refer to the addition text which precedes this EAF.
Village of Rye Brook
914-939-1121
cbradbury@ryebrook.org
938 King Street
Rye Brook New York 10573
Christopher J. Bradbury, Village Administrator
914-939-1121
cbradbury@ryebrook.org
Same as above
N/A
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B. Government Approvals
B. Government Approvals Funding, or Sponsorship. (“Funding” includes grants, loans, tax relief, and any other forms of financial
assistance.)
Government Entity If Yes: Identify Agency and Approval(s)
Required
Application Date
(Actual or projected)
a. City Council, Town Board, Yes No
or Village Board of Trustees
b. City, Town or Village Yes No
Planning Board or Commission
c. City Council, Town or Yes No
Village Zoning Board of Appeals
d. Other local agencies Yes No
e. County agencies Yes No
f. Regional agencies Yes No
g. State agencies Yes 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? Yes No
If Yes,
ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? Yes No
iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? Yes No
C. Planning and Zoning
C.1. Planning and zoning actions.
Will administrative or legislative adoption, or amendment of a plan, local law, ordinance, rule or regulation be the Yes No
only approval(s) which must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed?
x If Yes, complete sections C, F and G.
x If No, proceed to question C.2 and complete all remaining sections and questions in Part 1
C.2. Adopted land use plans.
a. Do any municipally- adopted (city, town, village or county) comprehensive land use plan(s) include the site Yes No
where the proposed action would be located?
If Yes, does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action Yes No
would be located?
b. Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district (for example: Greenway Yes No
Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA); designated State or Federal heritage area; watershed management plan;
or other?)
If Yes, identify the plan(s):
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan, Yes No
or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan?
If Yes, identify the plan(s):
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
✔Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan May 2014
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✔Westchester County Department of Planning
Recommendation
ay
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Blind Brook Watershed Management Plan, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, Westchester County Greenway Compact Plan
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Village of Rye Brook Open Space Zone Study (2010)
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C.3. Zoning
a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance. Yes No
If Yes, what is the zoning classification(s) including any applicable overlay district?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? Yes No
c. Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action? Yes No
If Yes,
i. What is the proposed new zoning for the site? ___________________________________________________________________
C.4. Existing community services.
a. In what school district is the project site located? ________________________________________________________________
b. What police or other public protection forces serve the project site?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
c. Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
d. What parks serve the project site?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
D. Project Details
D.1. Proposed and Potential Development
a. What is the general nature of the proposed action (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial, recreational; if mixed, include all
components)?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? _____________ acres
b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? _____________ acres
c. Total acreage (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? Yes No
i. If Yes, what is the approximate percentage of the proposed expansion and identify the units (e.g., acres, miles, housing units,
square feet)? % ____________________ Units: ____________________
d. Is the proposed action a subdivision, or does it include a subdivision? Yes No
If Yes,
i. Purpose or type of subdivision? (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial; if mixed, specify types)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ii. Is a cluster/conservation layout proposed? Yes No
iii. Number of lots proposed? ________
iv. Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum __________ Maximum __________
e. Will proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? Yes No
i. If No, anticipated period of construction: _____ months
ii. If Yes:
x Total number of phases anticipated _____
x Anticipated commencement date of phase 1 (including demolition) _____ month _____ year
x Anticipated completion date of final phase _____ month _____year
x Generally describe connections or relationships among phases, including any contingencies where progress of one phase may
determine timing or duration of future phases: _______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The following questions pertain to site-specific proposals. Please see Sections F and G.
✔
The Village contains a mix of single-family, multifamily, commercial and office zoning districts, as well as four specialized zones: a Planned Unit
Development district, Airport Overlay Zones, a Scenic Road Overlay District and a Fair and Affordable Housing District.
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Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District, Port Chester-Rye Union Free School
District
Village of Rye Brook Police Department
VillageofRye Brook Fire Department, Village of Port Chester Fire Department
Crawford Park (Town of Rye), Pine Ridge Park, Rye Hills Park, Rich Manor Park, King Street Athletic Fields, Harkness Park, Garibaldi Park,
Meadowlark Park, Magnolia Park, Roanoke Park, Elm Hill Park and the future Bowman Avenue Park.
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f. Does the project include new residential uses? Yes No
If Yes, show numbers of units proposed.
One Family Two Family Three Family Multiple Family (four or more)
Initial Phase ___________ ___________ ____________ ________________________
At completion
of all phases ___________ ___________ ____________ ________________________
g. Does the proposed action include new non-residential construction (including expansions)? Yes No
If Yes,
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,
i. Purpose of the impoundment: ________________________________________________________________________________
ii. If a water impoundment, the principal source of the water: Ground water Surface water streams Other specify:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii. If other than water, identify the type of impounded/contained liquids and their source.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
iv. Approximate size of the proposed impoundment. Volume: ____________ million gallons; surface area: ____________ acres
v. Dimensions of the proposed dam or impounding structure: ________ height; _______ length
vi. Construction method/materials for the proposed dam or impounding structure (e.g., earth fill, rock, wood, concrete):
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
D.2. Project Operations
a. Does the proposed action include any excavation, mining, or dredging, during construction, operations, or both? Yes No
(Not including general site preparation, grading or installation of utilities or foundations where all excavated
materials will remain onsite)
If Yes:
i .What is the purpose of the excavation or dredging? _______________________________________________________________
ii. How much material (including rock, earth, sediments, etc.) is proposed to be removed from the site?
x Volume (specify tons or cubic yards): ____________________________________________
x Over what duration of time? ____________________________________________________
iii. Describe nature and characteristics of materials to be excavated or dredged, and plans to use, manage or dispose of them.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
iv. Will there be onsite dewatering or processing of excavated materials? Yes No
If yes, describe. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
v. What is the total area to be dredged or excavated? _____________________________________acres
vi. What is the maximum area to be worked at any one time? _______________________________ acres
vii. What would be the maximum depth of excavation or dredging? __________________________ feet
viii.Will the excavation require blasting? Yes No
ix. Summarize site reclamation goals and plan: _____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. Would the proposed action cause or result in alteration of, increase or decrease in size of, or encroachment Yes No
into any existing wetland, waterbody, shoreline, beach or adjacent area?
If Yes:
i. Identify the wetland or waterbody which would be affected (by name, water index number, wetland map number or geographic
description): ______________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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ii.Describe how the proposed action would affect that waterbody or wetland, e.g. excavation, fill, placement of structures, or
alteration of channels, banks and shorelines. Indicate extent of activities, alterations and additions in square feet or acres:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii.Will proposed action cause or result in disturbance to bottom sediments? Yes No
If Yes, describe: __________________________________________________________________________________________
iv.Will proposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation? Yes No
If Yes:
x aFUHV of DTXDWLFvegetation proposed to be removed ___________________________________________________________
_____x expected acreage of aquatic vegetation remaining after project completion ________________________________________
x purpose of proposed removal (e.g. beach clearing, invasive species control, boat access): ____________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
x proposed method of plant removal: ________________________________________________________________________
x 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? Yes No
If Yes:
i.Total anticipated water usage/demand per day: __________________________ gallons/day
ii.Will the proposed action obtain water from an existing public water supply? Yes No
If Yes:
x Name of district or service area: _________________________________________________________________________
x Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal? Yes No
x Is the project site in the existing district? Yes No
x Is expansion of the district needed? Yes No
x Do existing lines serve the project site? Yes No
iii.Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to supply the project? Yes No
If Yes:
x Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: ________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
x Source(s) of supply for the district: ________________________________________________________________________
iv.Is a new water supply district or service area proposed to be formed to serve the project site? Yes No
If, Yes:
x Applicant/sponsor for new district: ________________________________________________________________________
x Date application submitted or anticipated: __________________________________________________________________
x 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: ___________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
vi. If water supply will be from wells (public or private), maximum pumping capacity: _______ gallons/minute.
d. Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? Yes No
If Yes:
i.Total anticipated liquid waste generation per day: _______________ gallons/day
ii.Nature of liquid wastes to be generated (e.g., sanitary wastewater, industrial; if combination, describe all components and
approximate volumes or proportions of each): __________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii.Will the proposed action use any existing public wastewater treatment facilities? Yes No
If Yes:
x Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used: _____________________________________________________________
x Name of district: ______________________________________________________________________________________
x Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project? Yes No
x Is the project site in the existing district? Yes No
x Is expansion of the district needed? Yes No
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x Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? Yes No
x Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project? Yes No
If Yes:
x Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: ____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
iv.Will a new wastewater (sewage) treatment district be formed to serve the project site? Yes No
If Yes:
x Applicant/sponsor for new district: ____________________________________________________________________
x Date application submitted or anticipated: _______________________________________________________________
x 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:
i.How much impervious surface will the project create in relation to total size of project parcel?
_____ Square feet or _____ acres (impervious surface)
_____ Square feet or _____ acres (parcel size)
ii.Describe types of new point sources. __________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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)?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
x If to surface waters, identify receiving water bodies or wetlands: ________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
x Will stormwater runoff flow to adjacent properties? Yes No
iv.Does proposed plan minimize impervious surfaces, use pervious materials or collect and re-use stormwater? Yes No
f. Does the proposed action include, or will it use on-site, one or more sources of air emissions, including fuel Yes No
combustion, waste incineration, or other processes or operations?
If Yes, identify:
i. Mobile sources during project operations (e.g., heavy equipment, fleet or delivery vehicles)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ii.Stationary sources during construction (e.g., power generation, structural heating, batch plant, crushers)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii.Stationary sources during operations (e.g., process emissions, large boilers, electric generation)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
g. Will any air emission sources named in D.2.f (above), require a NY State Air Registration, Air Facility Permit, Yes No
or Federal Clean Air Act Title IV or Title V Permit?
If Yes:
i.Is the project site located in an Air quality non-attainment area? (Area routinely or periodically fails to meet Yes No
ambient air quality standards for all or some parts of the year)
ii.In addition to emissions as calculated in the application, the project will generate:
x ___________Tons/year (VKRUWWRQV) of Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
x ___________Tons/year (VKRUWWRQV) of Nitrous Oxide (N22)
x ___________Tons/year (VKRUWWRQV) of Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
x ___________Tons/year (VKRUWWRQV) of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)
x ___________Tons/year (VKRUWWRQV) of Carbon Dioxide equivalent of HydrofloXrocarbons (H)&V)
x ___________Tons/year (VKRUWWRQV) of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
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h. Will the proposed action generate or emit methane (including, but not limited to, sewage treatment plants, Yes No
landfills, composting facilities)?
If Yes:
i.Estimate methane generation in tons/year (metric): ________________________________________________________________
ii. Describe any methane capture, control or elimination measures included in project design (e.g., combustion to generate heat or
electricity, flaring): ________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
i. Will the proposed action result in the release of air pollutants from open-air operations or processes, such as Yes No
quarry or landfill operations?
If Yes: Describe operations and nature of emissions (e.g., diesel exhaust, rock particulates/dust):
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
j. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels or generate substantial Yes No
new demand for transportation facilities or services?
If Yes:
i.When is the peak traffic expected (Check all that apply): Morning Evening Weekend
Randomly between hours of __________ to ________.
ii.For commercial activities only, projected number of semi-trailer truck trips/day: _______________________
iii.Parking spaces: Existing _____________ Proposed ___________ Net increase/decrease _____________
iv.Does the proposed action include any shared use parking? Yes No
v.If the proposed action includes any modification of existing roads, creation of new roads or change in existing access, describe:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
vi.Are public/private transportation service(s) or facilities available within ½ mile of the proposed site? Yes 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?
viii.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 Yes No
for energy?
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):
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii.Will the proposed action require a new, or an upgrade to, an existing substation? Yes No
l. Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply.
i. During Construction:ii.During Operations:
x Monday - Friday: _________________________x Monday - Friday: ____________________________
x Saturday: ________________________________x Saturday: ___________________________________
x Sunday: _________________________________x Sunday: ____________________________________
x Holidays: ________________________________x Holidays: ___________________________________
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m. Will the proposed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction, Yes No
operation, or both?
If yes:
i.Provide details including sources, time of day and duration:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
ii. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen? Yes No
Describe: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
n.. Will the proposed action have outdoor lighting? Yes No
If yes:
i.Describe source(s), location(s), height of fixture(s), direction/aim, and proximity to nearest occupied structures:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ii.Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a light barrier or screen? Yes No
Describe: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
o.Does the proposed action have the potential to produce odors for more than one hour per day? Yes No
If Yes, describe possible sources, potential frequency and duration of odor emissions, and proximity to nearest
occupied structures: ______________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
p. Yes No Will the proposed action include any bulk storage of petroleum (FRPELQHGFDSDFLW\RIover 1,100 gallons)
or chemical productsJDOORQVLQDERYHJURXQGVWRUDJHRUDQ\DPRXQWLQXQGHUJURXQGVWRUDJH?
If Yes:
i.Product(s) to be stored ______________________________________________________________________________________
ii.Volume(s) ______ per unit time ___________ (e.g., month, year)
iii.Generally describe proposed storage facilities ___________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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 proposed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices? Yes No
r. Will the proposed action (commercial or industrial projects only) involve or require the management or disposal Yes No
of solid waste (excluding hazardous materials)?
If Yes:
i.Describe any solid waste(s) to be generated during construction or operation of the facility:
x Construction: ____________________ tons per ________________ (unit of time)
x Operation : ____________________ tons per ________________ (unit of time)
ii.Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of materials to avoid disposal as solid waste:
x Construction: ________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
x Operation: __________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii.Proposed disposal methods/facilities for solid waste generated on-site:
x Construction: ________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
x Operation: __________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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s. Does the proposed action include construction or modification of a solid waste management facility? Yes No
If Yes:
i.Type of management or handling of waste proposed for the site (e.g., recycling or transfer station, composting, landfill, or
other disposal activities): ___________________________________________________________________________________
ii.Anticipated rate of disposal/processing:
x ________ Tons/month, if transfer or other non-combustion/thermal treatment, or
x ________ Tons/hour, if combustion or thermal treatment
iii.If landfill, anticipated site life: ________________________________ years
t. Will proposed action at the site involve the commercial generation, treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous Yes No
waste?
If Yes:
i.Name(s) of all hazardous wastes or constituents to be generated, handled or managed at facility: ___________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ii.Generally describe processes or activities involving hazardous wastes or constituents: ___________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii. Specify amount to be handled or generated _____ tons/month
iv.Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of hazardous constituents: ____________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
v.Will any hazardous wastes be disposed at an existing offsite hazardous waste facility? Yes No
If Yes: provide name and location of facility: _______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If No: describe proposed management of any hazardous wastes which will not be sent to a hazardous waste facility:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
E. Site and Setting of Proposed Action
E.1. 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
Covertype
Current
Acreage
Acreage After
Project Completion
Change
(Acres +/-)
x Roads, buildings, and other paved or impervious
surfaces
x Forested
x Meadows, grasslands or brushlands (non-
agricultural, including abandoned agricultural)
x Agricultural
(includes active orchards, field, greenhouse etc.)
x Surface water features
(lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, etc.)
x Wetlands (freshwater or tidal)
x Non-vegetated (bare rock, earth or fill)
x Other
Describe: _______________________________
________________________________________
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c. Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation? Yes No
i.If Yes: explain: __________________________________________________________________________________________
d. Are there any facilities serving children, the elderly, people with disabilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, licensed Yes No
day care centers, or group homes) within 1500 feet of the project site?
If Yes,
i.Identify Facilities:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
e. Does the project site contain an existing dam? Yes No
If Yes:
i.Dimensions of the dam and impoundment:
x Dam height: _________________________________ feet
x Dam length: _________________________________ feet
x Surface area: _________________________________ acres
x 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, Yes No
or does the project site adjoin property which is now, or was at one time, used as a solid waste management facility?
If Yes:
i. Has the facility been formally closed? Yes No
x If yes, cite sources/documentation: _______________________________________________________________________
ii.Describe the location of the project site relative to the boundaries of the solid waste management facility:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii.Describe any development constraints due to the prior solid waste activities: __________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
g. Have hazardous wastes been generated, treated and/or disposed of at the site, or does the project site adjoin Yes No
property which is now or was at one time used to commercially treat, store and/or dispose of hazardous waste?
If Yes:
i.Describe waste(s) handled and waste management activities, including approximate time when activities occurred:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
h. Potential contamination history. Has there been a reported spill at the proposed project site, or have any Yes No
remedial actions been conducted at or adjacent to the proposed site?
If Yes:
i.Is any portion of the site listed on the NYSDEC Spills Incidents database or Environmental Site Yes No
Remediation database? Check all that apply:
Yes – Spills Incidents database Provide DEC ID number(s): ________________________________
Yes – Environmental Site Remediation database Provide DEC ID number(s): ________________________________
Neither database
ii.If site has been subject of RCRA corrective activities, describe control measures:_______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii.Is the project within 2000 feet of any site in the NYSDEC Environmental Site Remediation database? Yes No
If yes, provide DEC ID number(s): ______________________________________________________________________________
iv.If yes to (i), (ii) or (iii) above, describe current status of site(s):
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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v.Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses? Yes No
x If yes, DEC site ID number: ____________________________________________________________________________
x Describe the type of institutional control (e.g., deed restriction or easement): ____________________________________
x Describe any use limitations: ___________________________________________________________________________
x Describe any engineering controls: _______________________________________________________________________
x Will the project affect the institutional or engineering controls in place? Yes No
x Explain: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
E.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? Yes No
If Yes, what proportion of the site is comprised of bedrock outcroppings? __________________%
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 of project site soils: Well Drained: _____% of Vite
Moderately Well Drained: _____% of site
Poorly Drained _____% of Vite
f. Approximate proportion of proposed 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? Yes No
If Yes, describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
h. Surface water features.
i.Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies (including streams, rivers, Yes No
ponds or lakes)?
ii.Do any wetlands or other waterbodies adjoin the project site? Yes No
If Yes to either i or ii, continue. If No, skip to E.2.i.
iii.Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies within or adjoining the project site regulated by any federal, Yes No
state or local agency?
iv.For each identified UHJXODWHGwetland and waterbody on the project site, provide the following information x Streams:Name ____________________________________________ Classification _______________________
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m. Identify the predominant wildlife species that occupy or use the project site: ______________________________
______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________________
n. Does the project site contain a designated significant natural community? Yes No
If Yes:
i.Describe the habitat/community (composition, function, and basis for designation): _____________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ii.Source(s) of description or evaluation: ________________________________________________________________________
iii.Extent of community/habitat:
x Currently: ______________________ acres
x Following completion of project as proposed: _____________________ acres
x Gain or loss (indicate + or -): ______________________ acres
o. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by the federal government or NYS as Yes No
endangered or threatened, or does it contain any areas identified as habitat for an endangered or threatened species?
p. Does the project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by NYS as rare, or as a species of Yes No
special concern?
q. Is the project site or adjoining area currently used for hunting, trapping, fishing or shell fishing? Yes No
If yes, give a brief description of how the proposed action may affect that use: ___________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
E.3. Designated Public Resources On or Near Project Site
a. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in a designated agricultural district certified pursuant to Yes No
Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 304?
If Yes, provide county plus district name/number: _________________________________________________________________
b. Are agricultural lands consisting of highly productive soils present? Yes No
i.If Yes: acreage(s) on project site? ___________________________________________________________________________
ii.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 Yes No
Natural Landmark?
If Yes:
i.Nature of the natural landmark: Biological Community Geological Feature
ii.Provide brief description of landmark, including values behind designation and approximate size/extent: ___________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
d. Is the project site located in or does it adjoin a state listed Critical Environmental Area? Yes No
If Yes:
i.CEA name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
ii.Basis for designation: _____________________________________________________________________________________
iii.Designating agency and date: ______________________________________________________________________________
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e. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district Yes No
which is listed on, or has been nominated by the NYS Board of Historic Preservation for inclusion on, the
State or National Register of Historic Places?
If Yes:
i.Nature of historic/archaeological resource: Archaeological Site Historic Building or District
ii.Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii.Brief description of attributes on which listing is based:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
f. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for Yes No
archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory?
g. Have additional archaeological or historic site(s) or resources been identified on the project site? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Describe possible resource(s): _______________________________________________________________________________
ii.Basis for identification: ___________________________________________________________________________________
h. Yes No ,Vthe project site ZLWKLQILYHVPLOHVRI any officially designated and publicly accessible federal, state, or local
scenic or aesthetic resource?
If Yes:
i.Identify resource: _________________________________________________________________________________________
ii.Nature of, or basis for, designation (e.g., established highway overlook, state or local park, state historic trail or scenic byway,
etc.): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii.Distance between project and resource: _____________________ miles.
i. Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers Yes No
Program 6 NYCRR 666?
If Yes:
i.Identify the name of the river and its designation: ________________________________________________________________
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. Verification
I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant/Sponsor Name ___________________________________ Date_______________________________________
Signature________________________________________________ Title_______________________________________
See preceding narrative.
VillageofRye Brook
Christopher J. Bradbury, Village Administrator
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Full Environmental Assessment Form
Part 2 - Identification of Potential Project Impacts
Part 2 is to be completed by the lead agency. Part 2 is designed to help the lead agency inventory all potential resources that could
be affected by a proposed project or action. We recognize that the lead agency=s reviewer(s) will not necessarily be environmental
professionals. So, the questions are designed to walk a reviewer through the assessment process by providing a series of questions that
can be answered using the information found in Part 1. To further assist the lead agency in completing Part 2, the form identifies the
most relevant questions in Part 1 that will provide the information needed to answer the Part 2 question. When Part 2 is completed, the
lead agency will have identified the relevant environmental areas that may be impacted by the proposed activity.
If the lead agency is a state agency and the action is in any Coastal Area, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding
with this assessment.
Tips for completing Part 2:
x Review all of the information provided in Part 1.
x Review any application, maps, supporting materials and the Full EAF Workbook.
x Answer each of the 18 questions in Part 2.
x If you answer “Yes” to a numbered question, please complete all the questions that follow in that section.
x If you answer “No” to a numbered question, move on to the next numbered question.
x Check appropriate column to indicate the anticipated size of the impact.
x Proposed projects that would exceed a numeric threshold contained in a question should result in the reviewing agency
checking the box “Moderate to large impact may occur.”
x The reviewer is not expected to be an expert in environmental analysis.
x If you are not sure or undecided about the size of an impact, it may help to review the sub-questions for the general
question and consult the workbook.
x When answering a question consider all components of the proposed activity, that is, the Awhole action@.
x Consider the possibility for long-term and cumulative impacts as well as direct impacts.
x Answer the question in a reasonable manner considering the scale and context of the project.
1. Impact on Land
Proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of, NO YES
the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1. D.1)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - j. If “No”, move on to Section 2.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. The proposed action may involve construction on land where depth to water table is
less than 3 feet. E2d
b. The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15% or greater. E2f
c. The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed, or
generally within 5 feet of existing ground surface.
E2a
d. The proposed action may involve the excavation and removal of more than 1,000 tons
of natural material.
D2a
e. The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one year
or in multiple phases.
D1e
f. The proposed action may result in increased erosion, whether from physical
disturbance or vegetation removal (including from treatment by herbicides).
D2e, D2q
g. The proposed action is, or may be, located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area. B1i
h. Other impacts: _______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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2. Impact on Geological Features
The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of, or inhibit
access to, any unique or unusual land forms on the site (e.g., cliffs, dunes, NO YES
minerals, fossils, caves). (See Part 1. E.2.g)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - c. If “No”, move on to Section 3.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. Identify the specific land form(s) attached: ________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
E2g
b. The proposed action may affect or is adjacent to a geological feature listed as a
registered National Natural Landmark.
Specific feature: _____________________________________________________
E3c
c. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
3. Impacts on Surface Water
The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water NO YES
bodies (e.g., streams, rivers, ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2, E.2.h)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - l. If “No”, move on to Section 4.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. The proposed action may create a new water body. D2b, D1h
b. The proposed action may result in an increase or decrease of over 10% or more than a
10 acre increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water.
D2b
c. The proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material
from a wetland or water body.
D2a
d. The proposed action may involve construction within or adjoining a freshwater or
tidal wetland, or in the bed or banks of any other water body.
E2h
e. The proposed action may create turbidity in a waterbody, either from upland erosion,
runoff or by disturbing bottom sediments.
D2a, D2h
f. The proposed action may include construction of one or more intake(s) for withdrawal
of water from surface water.
D2c
g. The proposed action may include construction of one or more outfall(s) for discharge
of wastewater to surface water(s).
D2d
h. The proposed action may cause soil erosion, or otherwise create a source of
stormwater discharge that may lead to siltation or other degradation of receiving
water bodies.
D2e
i. The proposed action may affect the water quality of any water bodies within or
downstream of the site of the proposed action.
E2h
j. The proposed action may involve the application of pesticides or herbicides in or
around any water body.
D2q, E2h
k. The proposed action may require the construction of new, or expansion of existing,
wastewater treatment facilities.
D1a, D2d
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l. Other impacts: _______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
4. Impact on groundwater
The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water, or NO YES
may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer.
(See Part 1. D.2.a, D.2.c, D.2.d, D.2.p, D.2.q, D.2.t)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, move on to Section 5.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. The proposed action may require new water supply wells, or create additional demand
on supplies from existing water supply wells.
D2c
b. Water supply demand from the proposed action may exceed safe and sustainable
withdrawal capacity rate of the local supply or aquifer.
Cite Source: ________________________________________________________
D2c
c. The proposed action may allow or result in residential uses in areas without water and
sewer services.
D1a, D2c
d. The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater.D2d, E2l
e. The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations
where groundwater is, or is suspected to be, contaminated.
D2c, E1f,
E1g, E1h
f. The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical products
over ground water or an aquifer.
D2p, E2l
g. The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100
feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources.
E2h, D2q,
E2l, D2c
h. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
5. Impact on Flooding
The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding. NO YES
(See Part 1. E.2)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, move on to Section 6.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. The proposed action may result in development in a designated floodway.E2i
b. The proposed action may result in development within a 100 year floodplain.E2j
c. The proposed action may result in development within a 500 year floodplain.E2k
d. The proposed action may result in, or require, modification of existing drainage
patterns.
D2b, D2e
e. The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding.D2b, E2i,
E2j, E2k
f. If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action, LVWKH dam LQQHHGRIUHSDLU
RUXSJUDGH"
E1e
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g. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
6. Impacts on Air
The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. NO YES
(See Part 1. D.2.f., D,2,h, D.2.g)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - f. If “No”, move on to Section 7.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. If the proposed action requires federal or state air emission permits, the action may
also emit one or more greenhouse gases at or above the following levels:
i. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide (CO2)
ii. More than 3.5 tons/year of nitrous oxide (N22)
iii. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon equivalent of perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
iv. More than .045 tons/year of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)
v. More than 1000 tons/year of carbon dioxide equivalent of
hydrochloroflRurocarbons (HFCs) emissions
vi. 43 tons/year or more of methane
D2g
D2g
D2g
D2g
D2g
D2h
b. The proposed action may generate 10 tons/year or more of any one designated
hazardous air pollutant, or 25 tons/year or more of any combination of such hazardous
air pollutants.
D2g
c. The proposed action may require a state air registration, or may produce an emissions
rate of total contaminants that may exceed 5 lbs. per hour, or may include a heat
source capable of producing more than 10 million BTU=s per hour.
D2f, D2g
d.The proposed action may reach 50% of any of the thresholds in “a”through “c”,
above.
DJ
e. The proposed action may result in the combustion or thermal treatment of more than 1
ton of refuse per hour.
D2s
f. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
7.Impact on Plants and Animals
The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna. (See Part 1. E.2. m.-q.) NO YES
If “Yes”, answer questions a - j. If “No”, move on to Section 8.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a.The proposed action may cause reduction in population or loss of individuals of any
threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the Federal
government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site.
E2o
b. The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by
any rare, threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the federal
government.
E2o
c. The proposed action may cause reduction in population, or loss of individuals, of any
species of special concern or conservation need, as listed by New York State or the
Federal government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site.
E2p
d. The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by
any species of special concern and conservation need, as listed by New York State or
the Federal government.
E2p
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incentives to homeowners to better manage stormwater at a local level.
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e. The proposed action may diminish the capacity of a registered National Natural
Landmark to support the biological community it was established to protect.
E3c
f. The proposed action may result in the removal of, or ground disturbance in, any
portion of a designated significant natural community.
Source: ____________________________________________________________
E2n
g. The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding, foraging, or
over-wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site. E2m
h. The proposed action requires the conversion of more than 10 acres of forest,
grassland or any other regionally or locally important habitat.
Habitat type & information source: ______________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
E1b
i. Proposed action (commercial, industrial or recreational projects, only) involves use of
herbicides or pesticides.
D2q
j. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
8. Impact on Agricultural Resources
The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. and b.) NO YES
If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, move on to Section 9.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the
NYS Land Classification System.
E2c, E3b
b. The proposed action may sever, cross or otherwise limit access to agricultural land
(includes cropland, hayfields, pasture, vineyard, orchard, etc).
E1a, Elb
c. The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of
active agricultural land.
E3b
d. The proposed action may irreversibly convert agricultural land to non-agricultural
uses, either more than 2.5 acres if located in an Agricultural District, or more than 10
acres if not within an Agricultural District.
E1b, E3a
e. The proposed action may disrupt or prevent installation of an agricultural land
management system.
El a, E1b
f. The proposed action may result, directly or indirectly, in increased development
potential or pressure on farmland.
C2c, C3,
D2c, D2d
g. The proposed project is not consistent with the adopted municipal Farmland
Protection Plan.
C2c
h. Other impacts: ________________________________________________________
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9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources
The land use of the proposed action are obviously different from, or are in NO YES
sharp contrast to, current land use patterns between the proposed project and
a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1. E.1.a, E.1.b, E.3.h.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, go to Section 10.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal, state, or local
scenic or aesthetic resource.
E3h
b. The proposed action may result in the obstruction, elimination or significant
screening of one or more officially designated scenic views.
E3h, C2b
c. The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points:
i. Seasonally (e.g., screened by summer foliage, but visible during other seasons)
ii. Year round
E3h
d. The situation or activity in which viewers are engaged while viewing the proposed
action is:
i. Routine travel by residents, including travel to and from work
ii. Recreational or tourism based activities
E3h
E2q,
E1c
e. The proposed action may cause a diminishment of the public enjoyment and
appreciation of the designated aesthetic resource.
E3h
f. There are similar projects visible within the following distance of the proposed
project:
0-1/2 mile
½ -3 mile
3-5 mile
5+ mile
D1a, E1a,
D1f, D1g
g. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources
The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological NO YES
resource. (Part 1. E.3.e, f. and g.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 11.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous
to, any buildings, archaeological site or district which is listed on or has been
nominated by the NYS Board of Historic Preservation for inclusion on the State or
National Register of Historic Places.
E3e
b. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous
to, an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory.
E3f
c. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous
to, an archaeological site not included on the NY SHPO inventory.
Source: ____________________________________________________________
E3g
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d. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
e. If any of the above (a-d) are answered “Yes”, continue with the following questions
to help support conclusions in Part 3:
i. The proposed action may result in the destruction or alteration of all or part
of the site or property.
ii. The proposed action may result in the alteration of the property’s setting or
integrity.
iii. The proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements which
are out of character with the site or property, or may alter its setting.
E3e, E3g,
E3f
E3e, E3f,
E3g, E1a,
E1b
E3e, E3f,
E3g, E3h,
C2, C3
11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation
The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a NO YES
reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted
municipal open space plan.
(See Part 1. C.2.c, E.1.c., E.2.q.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 12.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. The proposed action may result in an impairment of natural functions, or “ecosystem
services”, provided by an undeveloped area, including but not limited to stormwater
storage, nutrient cycling, wildlife habitat.
D2e, E1b
E2h,
E2m, E2o,
E2n, E2p
b. The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource.C2a, E1c,
C2c, E2q
c. The proposed action may eliminate open space or recreational resource in an area
with few such resources.
C2a, C2c
E1c, E2q
d. The proposed action may result in loss of an area now used informally by the
community as an open space resource.
C2c, E1c
e. Other impacts: _____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas
The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical NO YES
environmental area (CEA). (See Part 1. E.3.d)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - c. If “No”, go to Section 13.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or
characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA.
E3d
b. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quality of the resource or
characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA.
E3d
c. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
✔ One property, the William E. Ward House, is listed on the National Register.
This is a privately owned property not anticipated to change.
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✔ The village includes the 60 Ldn noise contour of the Westchester County
Airport, a Westchester County-designated CEA.
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13. Impact on Transportation
The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems. NO YES
(See Part 1. D.2.j)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, go to Section 14.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. Projected traffic increase may exceed capacity of existing road network.D2j
b. The proposed action may result in the construction of paved parking area for 500 or
more vehicles.
D2j
c. The proposed action will degrade existing transit access.D2j
d. The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations.D2j
H.The proposed action may alter the present pattern of movement of people or goods.D2j
I. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
14. Impact on Energy
The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy. NO YES
(See Part 1. D.2.k)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 15.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. The proposed action will require a new, or an upgrade to an existing, substation. D2k
b. The proposed action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission
or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two-family residences or to serve a
commercial or industrial use.
D1f,
D1q, D2k
c. The proposed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrs per year of electricity.D2k
d. The proposed action may involve heating and/or cooling of more than 100,000 square
feet of building area when completed.
D1g
e. Other Impacts: ________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
15. Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light
The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting. NO YES
(See Part 1. D.2.m., n., and o.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - f. If “No”, go to Section 16.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. The proposed action may produce sound above noise levels established by local
regulation.
D2m
b. The proposed action may result in blasting within 1,500 feet of any residence,
hospital, school, licensed day care center, or nursing home.
D2m, E1d
c. The proposed action may result in routine odors for more than one hour per day. D2o
✔
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✔ The Plan recommends exploring several measures to improve vehicular
circulation and pursue bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
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d. The proposed action may result in light shining onto adjoining properties.D2n
e. The proposed action may result in lighting creating sky-glow brighter than existing
area conditions.
D2n, E1a
f. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
16. Impact on Human Health
The proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure NO YES
to new or existing sources of contaminants. (See Part 1.D.2.q., E.1. d. f. g. and h.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - m. If “No”, go to Section 17.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No,or
small
impact
may cccur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. The proposed action is located within 1500 feet of a school, hospital, licensed day
care center, group home, nursing home or retirement community.
E1d
b. The site of the proposed action is currently undergoing remediation.E1g, E1h
c. There is a completed emergency spill remediation, or a completed environmental site
remediation on, or adjacent to, the site of the proposed action.
E1g, E1h
d.The site of the action is subject to an institutional control limiting the use of the
property (e.g.easementRUdeed restriction)
E1g, E1h
e. The proposed action may affect institutional control measures that were put in place
to ensure that the site remains protective of the environment and human health.
E1g, E1h
f. The proposed action has adequate control measures in place to ensure that future
generation, treatment and/or disposal of hazardous wastes will be protective of the
environment and human health.
D2t
g. The proposed action involves construction or modification of a solid waste
management facility.
D2q, E1f
h. The proposed action may result in the unearthing of solid or hazardous waste.D2q, E1f
i. The proposed action may result in an increase in the rate of disposal, or processing, of
solid waste.
D2r, D2s
j. The proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2000 feet of
a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste.
E1f, E1g
E1h
k. The proposed action may result in the migration of explosive gases from a landfill
site to adjacent off site structures.
E1f, E1g
l. The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the
project site.
D2s, E1f,
D2r
m. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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17. Consistency with Community Plans
The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans. NO YES
(See Part 1. C.1, C.2. and C.3.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, go to Section 18.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. The proposed action’s land use components may be different from, or in sharp
contrast to, current surrounding land use pattern(s).
C2, C3, D1a
E1a, E1b
b. The proposed action will cause the permanent population of the city, town or village
in which the project is located to grow by more than 5%.
C2
c. The proposed action is inconsistent with local land use plans or zoning regulations. C2, C2, C3
d. The proposed action is inconsistent with any County plans, or other regional land use
plans.
C2, C2
e. The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not
supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure.
C3, D1c,
D1d, D1f,
D1d, Elb
f. The proposed action is located in an area characterized by low density development
that will require new or expanded public infrastructure.
C4, D2c, D2d
D2j
g. The proposed action may induce secondary development impacts (e.g., residential or
commercial development not included in the proposed action)
C2a
h. Other: _____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
18. Consistency with Community Character
The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character. NO YES
(See Part 1. C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, proceed to Part 3.
Relevant
Part I
Question(s)
No, or
small
impact
may occur
Moderate
to large
impact may
occur
a. The proposed action may replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures, or areas
of historic importance to the community.
E3e, E3f, E3g
b. The proposed action may create a demand for additional community services (e.g.
schools, police and fire)
C4
c. The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where
there is a shortage of such housing.
C2, C3, D1f
D1g, E1a
d. The proposed action may interfere with the use or enjoyment of officially recognized
or designated public resources.
C2, E3
e. The proposed action is inconsistent with the predominant architectural scale and
character.
C2, C3
f. Proposed action is inconsistent with the character of the existing natural landscape. C2, C3
E1a, E1b
E2g, E2h
g. Other impacts: ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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