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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210198 AgroChem Site Plan EAF Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1—Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. 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. Complete all items in Part 1.You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency;attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1—Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: AgroChem, Inc Warehouse Expansion Project Location(describe,and attach a location map): Grande Industrial Park;26 Freedom Way Saratoga Springs,NY 12866;See site plan for location map Brief Description of Proposed Action: The applicant proposes to add 1.0±acres of land to their parcel and construct a 1-'/2 story, 16,050 square foot(sq.ft.)warehouse expansion to an existing 33,817 sq.ft.principal structure. The proposed warehouse addition will key off the south wall of the existing structure,add five(5)new loading docks and accommodate an internal layout change to expand office,production area and finished goods inventory storage.No new municipal utility connections are proposed as the existing utility connections can adequately serve the expansion. Two(2)additional curb-cuts from Freedom Way are proposed,situated at the northern and southern ends of the parcel. The project will disturb greater than one(1)acre of land and will be subject to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation(NYSDEC)stormwater regulations. The project area does not contain critical environ and species which are delineated and protected from development. The site is absent steep slopes,wetlands,waterbodies,watercourses and not located within a flood plain. The scope of work for the proposed project involves select removal of vegetation,grading,stormwater management including closed drainage network,site preparation for construction of the building addition,extension of Freedom Way,paving operations and other site appurtenances. The project will require City of Saratoga Springs approval for site plan and a lot line adjustment. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone:p (518)226-4850 x 105 AgroChem, Inc.do Robert DeMarco E-Mail: rdemarco@agrocheminc.com Address: 26 Freedom Way City/PO: State: Zip Code: Saratoga NY 12866 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan,local law,ordinance, NO YES administrative rule,or regulation? If Yes,attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ❑ may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no,continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit,approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes,list agency(s)name and permit or approval:NYSDEC-SPDES Site Plan Approval-City of Saratoga Springs,NY ❑ 3. a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 5.82 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? 5.82 acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. ❑Urban ❑ Rural(non-agriculture) ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial m Residential(suburban) ❑Forest ❑ Agriculture ❑ Aquatic ❑ Other(Specify): ❑Parkland Page 1 of 3 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ❑ ❑✓ ❑ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? ❑ ❑✓ ❑ NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? ❑ ❑✓ 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes,identify: ❑� ❑ NO YES 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? ❑ ❑ b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? El ❑ c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed ❑✓ ❑ action? 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements,describe design features and technologies: ❑✓ ❑ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No,describe method for providing potable water: ❑ ❑✓ 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ❑ ❑✓ 12. a.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district NO YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the ❑ El of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b.Is the project site,or any portion of it,located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for ❑ ❑✓ archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office(SHPO)archaeological site inventory? 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action,or lands adjoining the proposed action,contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal,state or local agency? ❑✓ ❑ b. Would the proposed action physically alter,or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody? ✓❑ ❑ If Yes,identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: Page 2 of 3 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site.Check all that apply: EShoreline © Forest ❑Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional El Wetland ❑ Urban El Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats,listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? Frosted Elfin,Karner Blue ❑ El 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES ❑✓ ❑ 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? NO YES If Yes, ❑ ❑✓ a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? ❑✓ ❑ b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems(runoff and storm drains)? ❑ T7 If Yes,briefly describe: 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES or other liquids(e.g.,retention pond,waste lagoon,dam)? If Yes,explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: ❑ Storm water infiltration basins;temporary impoundment. See SWPPP for details Z❑ 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes,describe: ❑ ❑ 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation(ongoing or NO YES completed)for hazardous waste? If Yes,describe: ❑ ❑ I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: Brian T.Sipperly-Verity Engineering,D.P.C.-Agent for Applicant Date:02/18/21 Signature: Title:Principal Project Manager PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3 EAF Mapper Summary Report Wednesday, February 17, 2021 3:56 PM Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental assessment form(EAF).Not all questions asked in the EAF are answered by the EAF Mapper.Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC,you may also need to contact local or other data sources in order to obtain data not provided by the Mapper.Digital data is not a substitute for agency determinations. [7,01 ,., ral c n kr cal I Sill to .."`'Springs TQranCQ °., J __i I. 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