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Home My WebLink About20210729 Sprint Nelson Ave Tower EAF Sho�t Envi�onmental Assessment Fo�m Pa�t I - P�oject Information Instructions for Completin� Part 1—Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the complefion 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 infarmation. 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 Sprint Name of Action or Project: Sprint Communication Facility Upgrade(AL03XC031 /UP40627A) Project Location(describe,and attach a location map): Off Nelson Avenue(Tax Map Parcel 179.-5-7),Saratoga Springs, NY Brief Description of Proposed Action: Applicant proposes upgrade to it existing communication facility collocated on monopole/light tower by replacing it(6)antennas and(12)remote radio heads(RRHs)on the tower with(9)antennas and(6)RRHs and new cabling;and replacing its(2)electronics cabinets with(2)new cabinets on the existing concrete pad on the ground at the base of the tower within existing fenced compound. Applicant also proposed to install a 40 KW diesel generator and fuel tank(measuring approx.3.5'x 8'on a new concrete pad(4'x 9')within the existing fenced compound. See enclosed engineering drawings for project details. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Tele hone: P 518-365-9711 Sprint E-Mail: joseph.a.papa@gmail.com Address: c/o J.P.Wireless Consulting, LLC Ciry/PO: State: Zip Code: Albany NY 12208 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 municipaliry 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)natne and permit or approval: Fcc License for Radio Frequencies � � 3. a.Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? �60+�-acres b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? o.00s+�_acres c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 0.020+�-acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on,are adjoining or near the proposed action: 5. �Urban ❑ Rural(non-agriculture) ❑ Industrial � Commercial � Residential(suburban) ❑Forest ❑ AgriCulture � AquatiC � Other(SpeCify): communication tower facility ❑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 n/a ❑ ❑ 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? ❑ � 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: No water required. ApplicanYs project is proposed upgrade to unmanned wireless communication facility. � � 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: No wastewater treatment required. ApplicanYs project is proposed upgrade to unmanned wireless communication facility. � � 12. a.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially conriguous to,abuilding,archaeological site,or district NO YES which is listed on the Narional or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the � � Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,Recrearion and Historic Preservarion to be eligible for lisring 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: n/a Page ? Of 3 14. Identify the rypical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: ❑Shoreline ❑ Forest ❑AgriculturaUgrasslands ❑ Early mid-successional ❑Wetland � Urban ❑ 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 goverrunent as tY�reatened or endangered? Karner Blue, Frosted Elfin � � 16. Is the proj ect 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)? � � If Yes,briefly describe: n/a 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: ❑ ❑ n/a �9. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management faciliry? If Yes,describe: ❑ ❑ n/a 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: ❑ ❑ n/a I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AppllCant/SpOnSOI'/name: Applicant Sprint by J.P.Wireless Consulting, LLC by Joseph A. Papa,Jr Date: 07/O8/21 � Slgl]atiu'e: � ��` Tltle:Authorized Representative �� PRINT FORM Pabe 3 of 3 EAF Mapper Summary Report Monday, December2l, 2020 11:01 AM DiSCleimel': 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 4y� �n��a„�y �—� --� _ '� answered by the EAF Mapper.Additional information on any EAF � question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although - ��.,–,�-•,�a�2�a the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to ` y�1��T�u��`�� . �-�+r�� =,.,r�m 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 ' � ; °� �y�_-�, substitute for agency determinations. . � -i-6_ �.r y� ,�� -.s�'`�` _ ;{ �raarRrr;� h9ca,tr�.�� : e.s�,-. 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Part 1 /Question 15 [Threatened or Yes Endangered Animal] Part 1 /Question 15 [Threatened or Karner Blue, Frosted Elfin Endangered Animal - Name] Part 1 /Question 16 [100 Year Flood Plain] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. Part 1 /Question 20 [Remediation Site] No Short Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report 1 Agency Use Only [If applicable] Proj ect: Date: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 -Impact Assessment Part 2 is to be completed by the Lead Agency. Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted by the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by the concept"Have my responses been reasonable considering the scale and conteat of the proposed acrion?" No,or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning � � regulations? 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensiry of use of land? ❑ � 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or qualiry of the existing communiry? � � 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the � � establishment of a Critical Environmental Area(CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or ❑ ❑ affect existing infrastructure for mass transit,biking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate ❑ ❑ reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: � � a.public/private water supplies? b.public/private wastewater treatment utilities? ❑ � 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or qualiry of important historic,archaeological, ❑ ❑ architectural or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources(e.g.,wetlands, ❑ ❑ waterbodies,groundwater, air qualiry,flora and fauna)? 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion,flooding or drainage ❑ ❑ problems? ll. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? � � PRINT FORM Page 1 of 2 SEAF 2019 Agenry Use Only[If applicable] Project: Date: Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 3 Determination of Significance For every question in Part 2 that was answered"moderate to large impact may occur",or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact,please complete Part 3.Part 3 should,in sufficient detail,identify the impact,including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant.Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probabiliry of occurring,duration,irreversibiliry,geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- term,long-term and cumulative impacts. ❑ Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. � Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Name of Lead Agency Date Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) PRINT FORM Page 2 of 2