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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220559 815 N. Broadway Area Variance Application **HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED** [FOR OFFICE USE1 1� CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS (Application#) ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY HALL-474 BROADWAY (Date received) SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 �? TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 �caR"OR Aj zo www.saratoga-springs.org (Project Title) APPLICATION FOR: ❑ INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE, Check if PH Required AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION Staff Review APPLICANT(S)* OWNER(S)�/fnotgWlican ATTORNEY/AGENT Name Skidmore College Same The LA Group, PC 815 North Broadway 40 Long Alley Address Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Saratoga Springs. NY 12866 Phone (518)580-5860 x5874 / / (518) 587-8100a/ drodecke@skid more.edu dcarr@thelagroup.com Email Primary Contact Person: Applicant Owner Attorney/Agent An applicant must be the property owner, lessee,or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question. Applicant's interest in the premises: 0 Owner ❑ Lessee ❑ Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION 815 North Broadway 152 1 3 1. Property Address/Location: Tax Parcel No.: - - (for example: /65.52—4—37) 1961 Unknown 2. Date acquired by current owner: 3.Zoning District when purchased: College Campus INST-ED 4. Present use of property: 5. Current Zoning District: 6. Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property? ❑Yes(when? I Inknown For what? ) 1Z No 7. Is property located within(check all that apply)?: ❑ Historic District ❑Architectural Review District 0 500'of a State Park,city boundary,or county/state highway? 8. Brief description of proposed action: The proposed action includes the construction of three new signs at the College's main entrance on North Broadway. Area variances are required to construct the signs. 9. Is there an active written violation for this parcel? ❑Yes 91 No 10. Has the work, use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun? ❑Yes Z No 11. Identify the type of appeal you are requesting(check a//that apply): ❑ INTERPRETATION(p. 2) ❑VARIANCE EXTENSION (p. 2) ❑ USE VARIANCE (pp. 3-6) 12 AREA VARIANCE (pp. 6-7) Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ON FORM PAGE2 INTERPRETATION—PLEASE ANSWERTHE FOLLOWING(add additional information as necessary): I. Identify the section(s)of the Zoning Ordinance for which you are seeking an interpretation: Section(s) 2. How do you request that this section be interpreted? 3. If interpretation is denied,do you wish to request alternative zoning relief? DYes ❑No 4. If the answer to#3 is "yes,"what alternative relief do you request?❑ Use Variance ❑Area Variance EXTENSION OF A VARIANCE—PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING(add additional information as necessary): 1. Date original variance was granted: 2. Type of variance granted? ❑ Use ❑Area 3. Date original variance expired: 5. Explain why the extension is necessary.Why wasn't the original timeframe sufficient? When requesting an extension of time for an existing variance,the applicant must prove that the circumstances upon which the original variance was granted have not changed. Specifically demonstrate that there have been no significant changes on the site, in the neighborhood,or within the circumstances upon which the original variance was granted: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ON FORM FAGE.3 USE VARIANCE—PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING(add additional information as necessary): A use variance is requested to permit the following: For the Zoning Board to grant a request for a use variance, an applicant must prove that the zoning regulations create an unnecessary hardship in relation to that property. In seeking a use variance,New York State law requires an applicant to prove all four of the following "tests". I. That the applicant cannot realize a reasonable financial return on initial investment for any currently permitted use on the property. "Dollars&cents"proof must be submitted as evidence.The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return for the following reasons: A. Submit the following financial evidence relating to this property(attach additional evidence as needed): 1) Date of purchase: Purchase amount: $ 2) Indicate dates and costs of any improvements made to property after purchase: Date Improvement Cost 3)Annual maintenance expenses:$ 4)Annual taxes:$ 5)Annual income generated from property:$ 6)City assessed value: $ Equalization rate: Estimated Market Value:$ 7)Appraised Value:$ Appraiser: Date: Appraisal Assumptions: Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ON FORM PAGE 4 B. Has property been listed for sale with ❑Yes If"yes",for how long? the Multiple Listing Service(MLS)? [[]No I) Original listing date(s): Original listing price:$ If listing price was reduced,describe when and to what extent: 2) Has the property been advertised in the newspapers or other publications? ❑Yes ❑No If yes,describe frequency and name of publications: 3) Has the property had a"For Sale"sign posted on it? ❑Yes ❑No If yes, list dates when sign was posted: 4) How many times has the property been shown and with what results? 2. That the financial hardship relating to this property is unique and does not apply to a substantial portion of the neighborhood. Difficulties shared with numerous other properties in the same neighborhood or district would not satisfy this requirement. This previously identified financial hardship is unique for the following reasons: Revised O1/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ON FORM PAGES 3. That the variance, if granted,will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Changes that will alter the character of a neighborhood or district would be at odds with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. The requested variance will not alter the character of the neighborhood for the following reasons: 4. That the alleged hardship has not been self-created.An applicant(whether the property ownerorone acting on behalf of the property owner)cannot claim "unnecessary hardship"if that hardship was created by the applicant,or if the applicant acquired the property knowing(or was in a position to know)the conditions for which the applicant is seeking relief.The hardship has not been self-created for the following reasons: Revised O1/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ON FORM PAGE 6 AREA VARIANCE—PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING(add additional information as necessary): 6.1.5.3, Freestanding Signs The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s) Dimensional Requirements District Requirement Requested Number of signs 1 3 Size, "Skidmore College" 24 sq. ft. 42 sq. ft. Size, "Skidmore College" 24 sq. ft. 42 sq. ft. Other: To grant an area variance,the ZBA must balance the benefits to the applicant and the health,safety,and welfare of the neighborhood and community,taking into consideration the following: I. Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by other feasible means. Identify what alternatives to the variance have been explored (alternative designs,attempts to purchase land,etc.)and why they are not feasible. The original plan was presented to the city in the spring of 2019. Many comments were received by neighbors, the Preservation Foundation,city staff and the city design review commission. Over the past three years the college explored several alternatives and feel the proposed plan meets the goals of the college to improve their entrance and respond to the many comments received. The three signs create balance at the entrance while fitting into the landscape. The college has discussed these plans with neighbors and Preservation Foundation prior to making this application. 2. Whether granting the variance will produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties. Granting the variance will not create a detriment to nearby properties or an undesirable change in the neighborhood character for the following reasons: Granting the variances will not create an undesirable change in the neighborhood because the signage has been moved back behind the property line to reduce the impact on the North Broadway corridor and will now blend in with the existing stone walls which border the property. Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL/CAT/ON FORM PAGE 7 3. Whether the variance is substantial. The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons: The proposed signs need to be larger than allowed by current zoning because the North Broadway right-of-way is 120'wide which is more than double the standard right-of-way width of 55'. A vehicle traveling north on North Broadway would be over 75' from the signage at its closest point. It should also be noted that the signage regulations in the UDO will be revised to an allowable area of 32 sq, ft. upon adoption which is an increase in what is currently allowed. 4. Whetherthe variance will have adverse physical or environmental effects on neighborhood ordistrict. The requested variance will not have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood or district for the following reasons: The requested variances will not have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood because only a small amount of tree clearing and site disturbance will be required to construct the improvements which have been designed to blend in with the existing landscape. S. Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created(although this does not necessarily preclude the granting of an area variance). Explain whether the alleged difficulty was or was not self-created: The requested relief is self created. However, the college feels the entry experience needs to be improved from the existing signage which does not provide the proper entry statement desired. Revised O1/2021 ZONING BOARD OFAPPEALSAPPL1cA7-iON FORM PAGE 8 DISCLOSURE Does any City officer,employee,or family member thereof have a financial interest(as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809)in this application? m No ❑Yes If"yes",a statement disclosing the name,residence and nature and extent of this interest must befiled with this application. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION /we,the property owner(s),or purchasers)/lessee(s) under contract, of the land in question, hereby request an appearance before the Zoning Board of Appeals. By the signature(s)attached hereto, I/we certify that the information provided within this application and accompanying documentation is,to the best of my/our knowledge, true and accurate. I/we further understand that intentionally providing false or misleading information is grounds for immediate denial of this application. Furthermore, I/we hereby authorize the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this appeal. Date: 2 Z (applicant signature) Date: (applicant signature) If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property,the current owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Date: Owner Signature: Date: Revised 01/2021 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ag n afg Ha. L - 474 (3rov-� Saraf ga, New-Yo-rk�128(o(o Te, 518-587-3550 X2533 PORAjE) �9�h www:ya.ra�-oga-yryri,v�gyo-rg INSTRUCTIONS APPEAL TO THE ZONING BOARD FOR AN INTERPRETATION, USE VARIANCE,AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. ELIGIBILITY:To apply for relief from the City's Zoning Ordinance, an applicant must be the property owner(s) or lessee, or have an option to lease or purchase the property in question. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) shall not accept any application for appeal that includes a parcel which has a written violation from the Zoning and Building Inspector that is not the subject of the application. 2. COMPLETE SUBMISSIONS: Applicants are encouraged to work with City staff to ensure a complete application. The ZBA will only consider properly completed applications that contain 1 original and 1 digitalversion of the following: ❑ Completed application pages I and 8, the pages relating to the requested relief(p. 2 for interpretation or extension, pp. 3-5 for use variance, pp. 6-7 for area variance), and any additional supporting materials/ documentation. **HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED" ❑ Completed SEQR Environmental Assessment Form —short or long form as required by action. http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits_ej_operations_pdf/seafpartone.pdf ❑ Detailed "to scale" drawings of the proposed project—folded and no larger than 24"x 36". Identify all existing and proposed structures, lot boundaries and dimensions, and the relationship of structures to the lot dimensions. Also, include any natural or manmade features that might affect your property (e.g., drains, ponds, easements, etc.). ❑ Photographs showing the site and subject of your appeal, and its relationship to adjacent properties. 3. APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE): Make checks payable to the "Commissioner of Finance". REFER TO THE CURRENT FEE WORKSHEET INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. Check City's website ()Aww.saratoga-springs.org) for meeting dates. Revised 01/2021 ZONING BOARD APPEAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS PAGE2 PUBLIC HEARING ADVERTISEMENT The Zoning Board of Appeals is required to hold a public hearing on each submitted application within ninety(90) days from when it is determined to be properly complete by City staff. City staff will prepare a legal notice for the public hearing and arrange to have the public hearing announcement printed in the legal notice section of a local publication at least 5 days before the hearing. PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION Applicants are required to mail a copy of the public hearing legal notice to all property owners within the following distances from the boundaries of the land in question: Type of variance Distance for property owner notification Use variance 250 feet Area variance & Interpretation 100 feet This notice must be sent at least 7 days but not more than 20 days before the date of the public hearing. City staff will email a copy of the"property owner notification letter"to the applicant.The applicant must then send the notification letter to the nearby property owners.Applicants may not include any other materials in this mailing. The mailing must be certified by the U.S. Post Office. Prior to the public hearing, applicants must present the Post Office "certificates of mailing" to the ZBA. If"certificates of mailing" are not presented prior to the hearing, the hearing will be cancelled. Revised 01/2021 2021 LAND USE BOARD FEE WORKSHEET OPED Fees Type 2021 Fee Application to Zoning Board ofAppeals[1][2] TOTAL #VARIANCE Use Variance $1100+$50/app Area Variance-Residential $275/var+$50/app+$125 eachadd'I variance AreaVariance-Multi-Family,Comm,Mixed-Use 1110 3 $660/var+$50/app+$200 each add'I variance Interpretations $550+$50/app Post-Work Application Fee Add 50%App fee+$50/app Variance extensions 50%ofAppfee+$50/app Application to Design Review Commission[1] TOTAL #STRUCTURE Demolition $385 Residential Structures Principal $55 Accessory $55 Extension $35 Modification $55 Multi-Family,Comm,Mixed-Use Structures Sketch $165 Principal $550 Extension $200 Modification $330 Multi-Family,Comm,Mixed-Use Accessory,Signs,Awnings Principal $140 Extension $75 Modification $140 Post-Work Application Fee Add 50%App fee Application to Planning Board[1] TOTAL #STRUCTURE Special Use Permit[2] $990+$50/app Special UsePermit-extension $330 Special UsePermit-modification[2] ,450+$50/app Site Plan Review-Intl.PUD: Sketch Plan $330 Residential $330+$200/unit Residential-extension $200 Residential-modification $400 Non-residential $660+$130/1000sf Non-Residential-extension $300 Non-Residential-modification 1 $650 Subdivision-incl.PUD: TOTAL #LOTS Sketch Plan $330 Preliminary Approval[2] Residential:1-5 lots $660+$50/app Residential:6-10 lots $990+$50/app Residential:11-20lots $1320+$50/app Residential:21+lots $1650+50/app Residential-extension $330 Final Approval[2] Residential $1320+$175/lot+$50/app Non-Residential $2000/lot+$50/app Final Approval Modification[2] Residential $330+$50/app Non-Residential $550+$50/app Final Approval Extension Residential $135 Non-Residential $330 Other: TOTAL #LOT/ACRE Post-Work Application Fee Add 50%App fee Lot Line Adjustment $350 Letter of Credit-modification or extension $440 Letter of Credit-collection up to 1%ofLoC Recreation Fee $2000/lotorunit Land Disturbance $660+$55/acre SEQRA EIS Review(Draft&Final) TBD Legal Noticing if PB requires Public Hearing $50/app [1] Fees are based on per structure,except where noted. $1,110.00 TOTAL DUE [2] Legal ad required;Ind udes City processing and publishing For Administrative Use Total Paid at Intake Revised Fee Balance Due ��_Balance Paid Staffapproval M 4 x .�'N A y� � �r y,�i� {•� y i''�•y., k ,- Ali �• ja 417 is Y 4 N iYii�rs -t _ _a ,�'!*`� Arc#`;r y� • � f':"�. '. , 1 E x r` t •�,,,�` tif '�,{' 'f,'�tS ,i 5.V `t y1 • L». �� • iisyl: It .t �• K tF `• MI f * Y _ . dhIMIk 14 aA 44 4wil tit t {., �•'��_ r • F .' ,` y� •cgs . ���`.� � .•R � '� SAY � ��, d •r;' y, . f' s 1. I ♦ 1 r 1. 1,e4, • � y I I f a -r I ,1 • The LA GROUP Landscape Architecture @;Engineering P.C. Peel,&Purpose.Place. 40 Long Alley Saratoga Springs NY 12866 y 518-587-8100 f 518-587-0180 www.tlielagroup.com LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL TO:Saratoga Springs Planning Office DATE: 6/13/2022 JOB NO.: 2019014 City Hall 474 Broadway ATTENTION: Aneisha Samuels-Sanford Saratoga Springs,NY 12866 RE: Skidmore College Entrance Signage WE ARE SENDING YOU ❑ Attached QUnder separate cover via hand delivered the following items ❑ Shop drawings ❑ Prints Q Plans ❑ Samples ❑ Specifications ❑ Copy of letter ❑ Change order C1 Application Materials COPIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION 1 6/9/2022 1 Check for$ 1,110.00Application Fee (Check No. 6645) 1 5/3/2022 2 Area Variance Application form 1 6/9/2022 3 SEQRA Long Form 1 6/7/2022 4 Sketch Plan 1 5 Photos THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below: ❑ For approval ❑ Approved as submitted ❑ Resubmit copies for approval ❑ For your records ❑ Approved as noted ❑ Submit copies for distribution As requested ❑ Return for corrections ❑ Return corrected prints ❑ For review and comments ❑ ❑ FOR BIDS DUE 20 ❑ PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US REMARKS: SIGNED: Dave Carr If enclosures are not as noted,kindly notify us at once. 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 neat question. Section F allows the project sponsor to identify and attach any additional information. Section G requires the name and signature of the applicant or project sponsor to verify that the information contained in Part lis accurate and complete. A.Project and Applicant/Sponsor Information. Name of Action or Project: Skidmore College Entrance Improvements Project Location(describe,and attach a general location map): Skidmore College Brief Description of Proposed Action(include purpose or need): Construct new new signage at the main entrance to campus including additional sidewalk,crosswalk and landscaping. Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone: (518)580-5000 Skidmore College E-Mail: Address:815 North Broadway City/PO:Saratoga Springs State: NY Zip Code:12866 Project Contact(if not same as sponsor;give name and title/role): Telephone:(518)580-5860 x5874 Daniel Rodecker E-Mail: drodecke@skidmore.edu Address: 815 North Broadway City/PO: State: Zip Code: Saratoga Springs NY 12866 Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone: Same E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Page Iof13 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) Application Date Required (Actual or projected) a. City Counsel,Town Board, ❑Yes®No or Village Board of Trustees b. City,Town or Village ❑Yes®No Planning Board or Commission c. City,Town or ®Yes❑NO Zoning Board of Appeals,Area Variances 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 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[Z]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? • If Yes,complete sections C,F and G. • If No,proceed to question C.2 and complete all remaining sections and questions in Part 1 C.2.Adopted land use plans. a.Do any municipally-adopted (city,town,village or county)comprehensive land use plants)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 plants): NYS Heritage Area: Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor 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 plants): Page 2 of 13 C.3. Zoning a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance. ®Yes❑No If Yes,what is the zoning classification(s)including any applicable overlay district? Institutional-Education(Inst-Ed) 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?Saratoga Springs City School District b.What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? City of Saratoga Springs Police Dept.,County Sheriff and NYS Police c. Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site? City of Saratoga Springs Fire Dept. d.What parks serve the project site? North Side Recreation Park adjoins the site to the south 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)? Institutional b. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 0.40 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0.22 acres c. Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 315 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 JZ1Vo 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 the proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? ❑Yes®No i. If No,anticipated period of construction: 4 months ii. If Yes: • Total number of phases anticipated • Anticipated commencement date of phase 1 (including demolition) month year • Anticipated completion date of final phase month wear • Generally describe connections or relationships among phases,including any contingencies where progress of one phase may determine timing or duration of future phases: Page 3 of 13 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 3 ii. Dimensions(in feet)of largest proposed structure: 6' height; T width; and 30'length iii. Approximate extent of building space to be heated or cooled: not applicable 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) Some soil export will occur 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? • Volume(specify tons or cubic yards): • 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): Page 4 of 13 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 the proposed action cause or result in disturbance to bottom sediments? ❑Yes❑No If Yes,describe: iv. Will the proposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation? ❑Yes❑No If Yes: • acres of aquatic vegetation proposed to be removed: • expected acreage of aquatic vegetation remaining after project completion: • purpose of proposed removal(e.g.beach clearing,invasive species control,boat access): • proposed method of plant removal: • if chemical/herbicide treatment will be used, specify product(s): v.Describe any proposed reclamation/mitigation following disturbance: c. Will the proposed action use,or create a new demand for water? [-]Yes ONo 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: • Name of district or service area: • Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal? ❑Yes❑No • Is the project site in the existing district? ❑Yes❑No • Is expansion of the district needed? ❑Yes❑No • 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: • Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: • Source(s)of supply for the district: iv. Is a new water supply district or service area proposed to be formed to serve the project site? ❑ Yes❑No If,Yes: • Applicant/sponsor for new district: • Date application submitted or anticipated: • Proposed source(s)of supply for new district: v. If a public water supply will not be used,describe plans to provide water supply for the project: vi. If water supply will be from wells(public or private),what is the 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: • Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used: • Name of district: • Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project? ❑Yes❑No • Is the project site in the existing district? ❑Yes❑No • Is expansion of the district needed? ❑Yes❑No Page 5 of 13 • Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? ❑Yes❑No • Will a line extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project? []Yes[-]No If Yes: • 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: • Applicant/sponsor for new district: • Date application submitted or anticipated: • What is the receiving water for the wastewater discharge? v. If public facilities will not be used,describe plans to provide wastewater treatment for the project,including specifying proposed receiving water(name and classification if surface discharge or describe subsurface disposal plans): N/A vi. Describe any plans or designs to capture,recycle or reuse liquid waste: N/A 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)? Existing on-site surface water swale • If to surface waters,identify receiving water bodies or wetlands: • Will stormwater runoff flow to adjacent properties? ❑Yes❑No iv. Does the 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: • Tons/year(short tons)of Carbon Dioxide(CO2) • Tons/year(short tons)of Nitrous Oxide(N20) • Tons/year(short tons)of Perfluorocarbons(PFCs) • Tons/year(short tons)of Sulfur Hexafluoride(SF6) • Tons/year(short tons)of Carbon Dioxide equivalent of Hydroflourocarbons(HFCs) • Tons/year(short tons)of Hazardous Air Pollutants(HAPs) Page 6 of 13 h. Will the proposed action generate or emit methane(including,but not limited to, sewage treatment plants, ❑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 truck trips/day and type(e.g., semi trailers and dump trucks): 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''/2 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 1.Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply. i. During Construction: ii. During Operations: • Monday-Friday: lam-spm • Monday-Friday: • Saturday: 7am-5pm • Saturday: • Sunday: • Sunday: • Holidays: • Holidays: Page 7 of 13 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 the 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: Ground mounted LED fixtures will illuminate proposed signage 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. Will the proposed action include any bulk storage of petroleum(combined capacity of over 1,100 gallons) ❑Yes®No or chemical products 185 gallons in above ground storage or any amount in underground storage? If Yes: i. Product(s)to be stored ii. Volume(s) per unit time (e.g.,month,year) iii. Generally,describe the 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): Routine landscape maintenance 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: • Construction: tons per (unit of time) • 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: • Construction: • Operation: iii. Proposed disposal methods/facilities for solid waste generated on-site: • Construction: • Operation: Page 8 of 13 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: • Tons/month,if transfer or other non-combustion/thermal treatment,or • Tons/hour,if combustion or thermal treatment iii. If landfill,anticipated site life: years t.Will the 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 Current Acreage After Change Covertype Acreage Project Completion (Acres+/-) • Roads,buildings,and other paved or impervious surfaces 0.08 0.09 +0.01 • Forested 0.21 0.18 -0.03 • Meadows,grasslands or brushlands(non- agricultural,including abandoned agricultural) • Agricultural (includes active orchards,field,greenhouse etc.) • Surface water features (lakes,ponds, streams,rivers,etc.) • Wetlands(freshwater or tidal) • Non-vegetated(bare rock,earth or fill) • Other Describe:Landscape and lawn 0.11 0.13 +0.02 Page 9 of 13 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: Greenburgh Day Care-operated by Skidmore College e.Does the project site contain an existing dam? ❑Yes®No If Yes: i.Dimensions of the dam and impoundment: • Dam height: feet • Dam length: feet • Surface area: acres • Volume impounded: gallons OR acre-feet ii. Dam's existing hazard classification: iii. Provide date and summarize results of last inspection: f.Has the project site ever been used as a municipal,commercial or industrial solid waste management facility, ❑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 • 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): 546051 ❑ Neither database ii. If site has been subject of RCRA corrective activities,describe control measures: N/A 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):546051 iv. If yes to (i), (ii)or(iii)above,describe current status of site(s): Removal work completed 8/5/08 Page 10 of 13 v. Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses'? ❑Yes®No • If yes,DEC site ID number: • Describe the type of institutional control(e.g.,deed restriction or easement): • Describe any use limitations: • Describe any engineering controls: • Will the project affect the institutional or engineering controls in place? ❑Yes❑No • Explain: E.2. Natural Resources On or Near Project Site a.What is the average depth to bedrock on the project site? ±5 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: Galway loam 100 % d. What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: ±10 feet e.Drainage status of project site soils:® Well Drained: %of site ® Moderately Well Drained: 100%of site ® Poorly Drained %of site f. Approximate proportion of proposed action site with slopes: ® 0-10%: 100 %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 regulated wetland and waterbody on the project site,provide the following information: • Streams: Name Classification • Lakes or Ponds: Name Classification • Wetlands: Name Approximate Size • Wetland No. (if regulated by DEC) v. Are any of the above water bodies listed in the most recent compilation of NYS water quality-impaired ❑Yes[Z]No waterbodies? If yes,name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired: i. Is the project site in a designated Floodway? ❑Yes®No j.Is the project site in the 100-year Floodplain? ❑Yes®No k. Is the project site in the 500-year Floodplain? ❑Yes®No 1. Is the project site located over,or immediately adjoining,a primary,principal or sole source aquifer? ®Yes❑No If Yes: i.Name of aquifer: Principal Aquifer Page 11 of 13 m. Identify the predominant wildlife species that occupy or use the project site: Native birds in the wooded area Rabbits in the wooded area Squirrels in the wooded area 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 • Currently: acres • Following completion of project as proposed: acres • 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[Z]No endangered or threatened,or does it contain any areas identified as habitat for an endangered or threatened species? If Yes: i. Species and listing(endangered or threatened): 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? If Yes: i. Species and listing: 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: Page 12 of 13 „Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district 0 Yes❑No which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places,or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? If Yes: r7� i.Nature of historiclarchacological resource: ❑Archaeological Site OHistoric Building o istriet ii.Name:Broadway Historic District M. Brief description of attributes on which listing is based: Historic homes on North Broadway 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.Is the project site within fives miles of any officially designated and publicly accessible federal,state,or local ❑Yes®No scenic or aesthetic resource? If Yes: i, Identify resource: ff.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 5<1UrrrKe Colle e Date Signature Title Director of Facilities PRINT Ff]RM Page 13 of 13