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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220690 Crescent and Jefferson Zoning Amendment Bunny Lake Road Wetland Delineation and ET Screening rpt - Complete Wetland Delineation and Endangered Species Screening Crescent Avenue and Bunny Lake Drive Parcel Tax Map 179.00-5-8 Saratoga Springs, New York July 2019 Prepared for: Liberty Affordable Housing Inc. 117 West Liberty Street - Suite 3 Rome, New York 13440 Contact: Davis Yohe Executive Director Prepared by: Quenzer Environmental LLC 215 Cedar Grove Road Selkirk, NY 12158 Contact: Norbert Quenzer Jr., PWS, CWB, CE (518) 227-0871 www.QuenzerEnvironmental.com Wetland Delineation and Endangered Species Screening Crescent Avenue and Bunny Lake Drive Parcel Tax Map 179.00-5-8 Saratoga Springs, New York 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1 2.0 Evaluation Methodology ....................................................................................... 1 3.0 Site Description .................................................................................................... 3 3.1 General Site Description .................................................................................. 3 3.2 Watershed and Site Hydrology ........................................................................ 3 3.3 Soils ................................................................................................................. 4 3.4 Ecological Communities (NYNHP-Edinger et. al 2014) .................................... 4 3.5 Endangered/Threatened Species ..................................................................... 6 4.0 Findings Summary ................................................................................................ 7 5.0 References ........................................................................................................... 8 List of Figures 1.0 Site Location 2.0 Wetland Delineation Survey Map 3.0 National Wetlands Inventory Map 4.0 New York State DEC Freshwater Wetland Map 5.0 NRCS Soils Map 6.0 Photograph and Transect/Plot Locations Appendices A. NYNHP Correspondence B. IPac Trust Report (USFWS) C. Site Photographs D. Wetland Determination Data Forms Wetland Delineation and Endangered Species Screening – Bunny Lake Drive Parcel Page 1 Quenzer Environmental LLC July 2019 1.0 Introduction This report presents the findings of an endangered species screening and a delineation of wetlands (including "Waters of the United States") on Crescent Avenue and Bunny Lake Drive Parcel (Tax Map 179.00-5-8). The project site is 30± acres in size. The central site coordinates are 43.058278 and -73.775727. A site location map is included as Figure 1. The purpose of this study is to document existing ecological conditions of the site; determine if any rare (Endangered/Threatened) species are present; and delineate and map wetlands and streams on the site. Wetlands and Waters of the U.S. were delineated on the site in August 2017. A jurisdictional review was conducted by Ms. Christine DeLorier of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Emma Mrowka of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) on April 19, 2018. Figures 2A and 2B show the site boundaries; surveyed limits of waters of the U.S. and NYSDEC wetlands; and wetland acreages. 2.0 Evaluation Methodology Endangered Species Screening Site surveys (including wetland delineation) were conducted on August 17, 2017, April 19, 2018 and June 7, 2019. Ecological community types and plant species composition were evaluated on the site along with observed wildlife species and associated sign. Existing conditions were noted on site including building structures, stone walls and recent/current uses. The surveys were conducted under favorable weather conditions to maximize potential wildlife sightings and to facilitate an accurate depiction of the current site conditions. Site navigation and photo locations were tracked using a DeLorme PN-60 hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS), WAAS enabled with sub- 3±meter accuracy. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) online resources were reviewed for information on Federal and State listed rare species and ecological communities in the general area of the site. An IPAC Trust report was also generated for federally listed species on the site and vicinity. The habitat potential of the site was assessed for rare species known to occur in the area and region. The site was evaluated for those specie(s) identified by the NYNHP and NYSDEC Environmental Mapper as historically known to occur in the area and Saratoga County. Wildlife habitats were evaluated along with observed wildlife species and signs. Since many species are not always visually identifiable or present during surveys, a variety of signs were used to identify wildlife presence. Examples include vocalizations for identifying birds, amphibians (specifically frogs and toads) and some mammals; scats (droppings); tracks; excavations; gnawing/chewing/browsing and markings on trees; ground burrows and tunnels; nests; egg masses (amphibians); and dams/lodges (beaver). Wetland Delineation and Endangered Species Screening – Bunny Lake Drive Parcel Page 2 Quenzer Environmental LLC July 2019 Bird observations were noted during field surveys. Data from the Breeding Bird Atlas was consulted to facilitate a comparison of known breeding species in the area. Plant species were noted during the surveys along with ecological community mapping. Wetland Delineation and Mapping The limits of wetlands (Waters of the U.S.) were delineated and mapped with a Trimble GEO 7-X sub-meter GPS unit. Waters of the U.S. are subject to federal jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and include wetlands, intermittent streams, natural drainage courses, lakes and ponds (Figure 2A). State-regulated wetlands subject to Article 24 of the New York State Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Law are shown on Figure 2B. Figure 4 shows the NYSDEC wetlands on the NYSDEC Environmental Mapper. Wetland boundaries were delineated using the routine on-site delineation method. This method utilizes the three-parameter approach (hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology) outlined in the 1987 Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Wetlands Delineation Manual. In accordance with the 1987 ACOE manual, under normal circumstances, hydrophytic (wetland) vegetation, hydric soils, and wetland hydrology must all be present for an area to be considered wetland. The delineation also confirms to the NYSDEC Wetland Delineation Manual. One transect was established between wetlands and adjacent uplands to help determine the wetland boundary and to provide supporting documentation. Vegetation, soils and hydrological data were collected at upland and wetland plots. Wetland determination data forms are included as Appendix B. Vegetation was sampled using the quadrat transect sampling procedure. Dominant plant species were determined for each vegetation stratum by visually estimating aerial coverage. Dominant plant species are defined as the most abundant plant species that, cumulatively totaled, exceed 50 percent of the total dominance measured for each stratum, plus any additional species comprising 20 percent or more of the total dominance measured. Wetland indicator categories include: obligate wetland plants (OBL) which almost always occur in wetlands (~99% probability); facultative wetland plants (FACW) which usually occur in wetlands (~67% to 99% probability), but occasionally are found in non-wetlands; facultative plants (FAC) which are equally likely to occur in wetlands or non-wetlands (~34% to 66% probability); facultative upland plants (FACU) which usually occur in non-wetlands, but may be found in wetlands (~1% to 33% probability); and obligate upland plants (UPL) which almost always occur in upland (~99% probability). An area meets the vegetative criterion for Section 404 wetland when more than 50 percent of the dominant species in the plot are obligate wetland (OBL), facultative wetland (FACW), and/or facultative (FAC). The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) soil survey for Saratoga County was reviewed prior to conducting field sampling to determine if hydric soils were mapped on the site. Soils were sampled in the field to a depth of at least 10 inches using a Dutch auger. Samples were examined for hydric soil characteristics such as gleying, mottling and low-chroma matrix color (Munsell color, 1988). Numerous soil samples were analyzed during the delineation to refine the wetland boundaries. Wetland Delineation and Endangered Species Screening – Bunny Lake Drive Parcel Page 3 Quenzer Environmental LLC July 2019 Field indicators of wetland hydrology were assessed during soil and vegetation sampling. Wetland hydrology indicators observed on site included saturation, surface water, wetland drainage patterns, hummock/tussock formation, elevated tree roots and inundation that is visible on aerial imagery. Resources reviewed prior to conducting the field surveys include: • NYSDEC Environmental Mapper • New York Natural Heritage Program records of rare wildlife, plants, and significant habitats in the vicinity of the site • Saratoga County list of Federally-listed Endangered/Threatened species • NRCS Soil Survey • NYSDEC Freshwater Wetland map • National Wetland Inventory mapping • USGS Topographic maps • NYS GIS Clearinghouse Ortho-imagery • Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern Species of NYS (ECL Section 11-0535) • Federal Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants (50 CFR 17.11 and 17.12) 3.0 Site Description 3.1 General Site Description The site consists of undeveloped upland deciduous/coniferous forest and forested wetland. Adjacent land uses include residential development to the west, the Saratoga Harness Racing Facilities to the north and undeveloped land to the south and east. Site topography ranges from relatively flat to gently rolling. Elevations range from approximately 297 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) to approximately 3308 feet MSL. 3.2 Watershed and Site Hydrology The project site is located in the Saratoga Lake watershed (USGS Cataloguing Unit: 02020003). This watershed has an area of approximately 217± square miles. Surface water from the site flows in a southerly direction to an un-named tributary of the Kayaderosseras Creek and into Saratoga Lake. The site is located approximately 3.7 river miles (~2 direct miles) from Saratoga Lake, a Traditional Navigable Water. The outflow of Saratoga Lake is Fish Creek, which empties into the Hudson River. Both surface water and ground water contribute to wetland formation on the site. Wetland hydrology indicators in the wetland complex onsite include included soil saturation, surface water, wetland drainage patterns, tussock/hummock formation, plant morphological adaptations, oxidized rhizospheres, histosols and inundation that is visible on aerial imagery (NYS Ortho- imagery). Wetland Delineation and Endangered Species Screening – Bunny Lake Drive Parcel Page 4 Quenzer Environmental LLC July 2019 3.3 Soils The Natural Resource Conservation Service Soil Survey shows the following soil types mapped on the site: Map Symbol Map Unit Name DeA Deerfield loamy fine sand, nearly level Pm Natchaug muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes Sa Scarboro mucky fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes Wa Wareham loamy sand WnA Windsor loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes WnB Windsor loamy sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes The Soil Conservation Service Technical Guide New York Hydric Soils and Soils with Potential Hydric Inclusions (USDA-SCS, 1989) lists Pm, Sa and Wa soils as hydric. (Refer to Figure 5 – NRCS Soils Map and Soil Type Descriptions). 3.4 Ecological Communities (NYNHP-Edinger et. al 2014) The New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) defines, classifies and describes ecological communities throughout the state. The basis for each ecological community is the variable assemblage of plant and wildlife species that share a common environment. The NYNHP ecological communities present onsite are listed below. The NYNHP community descriptions (from NYNHP - Edinger et. al 2014) follow the list along with additional descriptors of these communities onsite. • Hemlock-northern hardwood forest • Hemlock-hardwood swamp Hemlock-northern hardwood forest: a mixed forest that typically occurs on middle to lower slopes of ravines, on cool, mid-elevation slopes, and on moist, well-drained sites at the margins of swamps. In any one stand, eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is codominant with any one to three of the following: sugar maple (Acer saccharum), red maple (A. rubrum), yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis), black birch (B. lenta), red oak (Quercus rubra), American beech (Fagus grandifolia), white ash (Fraxinus americana), chestnut oak (Quercus montana), white oak (Q. alba), white pine (Pinus strobus), Other trees may include hop hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana), black cherry (Prunus serotina), and basswood (Tilia americana). The relative cover of eastern hemlock is quite variable, ranging from nearly pure stands in some steep ravines to as little as 20% of the canopy cover. Striped maple (Acer pensylvanicum) is often prominent as a mid-story tree. The shrub layer may be sparse and typically includes saplings of canopy trees. Characteristic shrubs are witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), hobblebush (Viburnum lantanoides), maple-leaf viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium), lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium pallidum), and raspberries (Rubus spp.). In some ravines, especially in the southern part of the state, rosebay (Rhododendron maximum) forms a dense subcanopy or tall shrub layer. Wetland Delineation and Endangered Species Screening – Bunny Lake Drive Parcel Page 5 Quenzer Environmental LLC July 2019 Canopy cover can be quite dense, resulting in low light intensities on the forest floor and hence a relatively sparse groundlayer. Characteristic groundlayer herbs include woodferns (Dryopteris marginalis, D. intermedia, D. campyloptera), Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides), Canada mayflower (Maianthemum canadense), white wood aster (Eurybia divaricata), sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis), partridge berry (Mitchella repens), common wood-sorrel (Oxalis montana), jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum), star flower (Trientalis borealis), lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina var. asplenioides), and Pennsylvania sedge (Carex pensylvanica). Other plants include Indian cucumber-root (Medeola virginiana), sessile-leaved bellwort (Uvularia sessilifolia), shining fir clubmoss (Huperzia lucidula), foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia), round-leaf violet (Viola rotundifolia), twisted stalk (Streptopus roseus), purple trillium (Trillium erectum), and white cushion moss (Leucobryum glaucum). In forests that have American beech as a codominant tree, beech-drops (Epifagus virginiana) is a common herb. Indian-pipe (Monotropa uniflora) and American pinesap (M. hypopithys) are occasionally found in low light examples. Hay-scented fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula) and New York fern (Thelypteris noveboracensis) may be common in canopy gaps. Note: The upland forest contains hemlocks (primarily bordering the wetlands) along with sugar maple (Acer saccharum), white pine (Pinus strobus), American beech (Fagus grandifolia), oaks (Quercus rubra, Q. alba and Q. velutina), white ash (Fraxinus americana), ironwood (Carpinus caroliniana), and poplars (Populus deltoides). Sugar maple is dominant in the eastern portion of the site with small to moderate size trees. Oaks, white pine and beech are scattered throughout the remaining uplands. Larger trees over 20” DBH are present. Hemlock, while dominant in the wetlands, is less prevalent in the uplands. The canopy is dense throughout with a relatively sparse shrub layer and herbaceous layer. Shrubs observed include maple-leaved viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium), low-bush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolia), shadbush (Amelanchier spp.) and witch hazel (Hammemelis virginiana). Herbaceous species observed in the upland areas included, star flower (Trientalis borealis), Canada mayflower (Maianthemum canadense), sedges (Carex gracilima and C. pennsylvanicus), wild sarsasparilla (Aralia nudicaulis), sessile bellwort (Uvularia sessilifolia), white wood aster (Eurybia divaricata) and wood fern (Dryopteris intermedia). Hemlock-hardwood swamp: a mixed swamp that occurs on mineral soils and deep muck in depressions which receive groundwater discharge, typically in areas with acidic substrate. These swamps usually have a fairly closed canopy (70 to 90% cover), sparse shrub layer, and low species diversity. The tree canopy is typically dominated by eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), and codominated by yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) and red maple (Acer rubrum). Other less frequently occurring trees include white pine (Pinus strobus), blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica), and green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). Characteristic shrubs include saplings of canopy trees plus highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) often dominant, with great rhododendron (Rhododenron maximum) and sweet pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia) becoming more common in Lower Hudson Valley examples. Other less frequently occurring shrubs include various viburnums (Viburnum nudum var. cassinoides, Wetland Delineation and Endangered Species Screening – Bunny Lake Drive Parcel Page 6 Quenzer Environmental LLC July 2019 V. lentago, and V. lantanoides), winterberry (Ilex verticillata), and mountain holly (Nemopanthus mucronatus). Characteristic herbs are cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamomea) and sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis). Groundcover may also be fairly sparse. Other less frequently occurring herbs include sedges (Carex trisperma, C. folliculata, and C. bromoides), goldthread (Coptis trifolia), Canada mayflower (Maianthemum canadense), common wood-sorrel (Oxalis montana), foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia), and wild sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis). Peat mosses (Sphagnum spp.) may be dominant or characteristic bryophyte forming a thin carpet over muck, but typically not developing deep peat. This is a common and widespread swamp community. Some occurrences are very small (1 to 2 acres or 0.4 to 0.8 ha). Water levels in these swamps typically fluctuate seasonally; they may be flooded in spring and relatively dry by late summer. See rich hemlock-hardwood peat swamp for example with greater peat development and abundance of mineral-rich indicator plants. Note: Hemlock dominated swamp comprises most of the wetland found on the site and occurs at the headwaters of the stream on the south site of Crescent Avenue. The highest plant species diversity onsite is present in the hemlock swamp. Forested wetland includes tree and shrub species such as eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), red maple (Acer rubrum), yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis), green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanicus), willow (Salix sp), and American elm (Ulmus Americana). Shrubs observed include winterberry (Ilex verticillata), elderberry (Sambucus canadensis). Herbaceous species observed in the wetland included jewel weed (Impatiens capensis), sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis), royal fern (Osmunda regalis), cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamomea) smooth rush (Juncus effusus), wood fern (Dryopteris carthusiana), marsh fern (Thelypteris palustris) and sedges (Carex stricta). 3.5 Endangered/Threatened Species The NYSDEC Mapper was reviewed for preliminary information on endangered species in the site vicinity. In addition, an information request was made to the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) for records of rare species in the area. According to the NYNHP response letter (Appendix A) dated July 26, 2019, rare species listed in the site vicinity include Karner Blue Butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis) and frosted elfins (Callophrys irus). The NYNHP letter also references a rare community type, red maple-swamp white oak swamp, within 0.3 miles of the site. This ecological community is not present on the site. The Karner blue butterfly is listed as “Endangered” by NYSDEC and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Frosted elfins are listed as “Threatened” in New York by NYSDEC and are unlisted by USFWS. Both butterfly species are known to occur in the area based on information from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). The principal task for determining Karner blue butterfly and frosted elfin habitat was to survey the site and determine if blue lupine (Lupinus perennis) occurs onsite. Blue lupine is the host plant for the larval stage of both Karner blue butterflies and frosted elfins. The absence of blue lupine on and in the immediate vicinity indicates that appropriate habitat is not present. Blue lupine Wetland Delineation and Endangered Species Screening – Bunny Lake Drive Parcel Page 7 Quenzer Environmental LLC July 2019 grows in open canopy, exposed sandy soils in the Albany Pine Bush and parts of the Saratoga Sand Plain. The dense canopy of the heavily forested site does not provide the appropriate conditions for blue lupine to grow. The site was traversed on June 7, 2019 at the peak bloom period when blue lupine is most visible. No lupine was observed on or near the site, as expected, therefore neither butterfly species would inhabit the site. Development of the site would have no impact on either listed butterfly species. According to the official USFWS report (IPAC Trust Report – Appendix B), there are no critical habitats in this location. However, USFWS does list the threatened northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) as occurring in the region in addition to the Karner blue butterfly. NYSDEC maintains accurate location information on these species and does not include the site in an area of concern. According to NYSDEC, there are no records of the threatened northern long-eared bat in the area. In occupied areas, impacts to these species can be avoided if tree cutting/clearing is conducted during the period of October 31st through March 31st when the bats are hibernating in caves and not utilizing trees. No rare (Endangered/Threatened) wildlife species were observed during field surveys. Most of the observed and expected wildlife are typical of urban-suburban species such as white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), raccoon (Procyon lotor), red-bellied wood pecker (Melanerpes carolinus), common crow (Corvus brachyrynchous), American robin (Turdus migratorius), blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) and black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus). Plant surveys conducted on the site did not reveal any rare or endangered/threatened species. 4.0 Findings Summary Based upon the wetland delineation and agency review, wetland and other Waters of the U.S. are found on approximately 9.40± acres of the 30± acre site. Most of the wetland is comprised of forest wetland covertype. Wetland “A” is jurisdictional under both NYSDEC Article 24 and ACOE Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act, as shown on Figure 2B. Wetland areas “B’ and “C” are small, isolated wetlands which are included on Figure 2A. These wetlands are not jurisdictional under NYSDEC law, however, they are currently jurisdictional under ACOE Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act. There are no streams present onsite. The overall biodiversity of the site appears to be commensurate with similar forested ecological communities in the region. The site contains a relatively moderate biodiversity of wildlife and plants species associated with mixed coniferous/deciduous upland successional forest and forested wetlands in a suburban setting. Based on this site assessment, references, agency records and correspondence, there is little potential for any occurrences of endangered, threatened or rare species on the site. 5.0 References Andrle, R.F. and J.R. Carroll (eds.) 1988. The Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State. A project of the Federation of New York State Bird Clubs, Inc., New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY. 551 p. Brooks, R.P. and R.M. Hughes. 1986. Guidelines for assessing the biotic communities of freshwater wetlands. (Proceedings: National Wetlands Symposium - Mitigation of Impacts and Losses. Association of State Wetland Managers, Berne, N.Y.) pp. 276- 282. Cowardin, Lewis M., V. Carter, F. C. Golet, and E. T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States. U. S. Department of the Interior - Fish and Wildlife Service. Edinger, G. J., D. J. Evans, S. Gebauer, T. G. Howard, D. M. Hunt, and A. M. Olivero (editors). 2014. Ecological Communities of New York State. Second Edition. A revised and expanded edition of Carol Reschke’s Ecological Communities of New York State. New York Natural Heritage Program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Albany, NY. Environmental Laboratory, 1987. ACOE of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual, Technical Report Y-87-1, US Army Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Miss. 100pp. plus Appendices. Michener, M. 1983. Wetland site index for summarizing botanical studies. Wetlands. Vol. 3. pp. 180-191. Michener, M. 1985. A boundary definition methodology: the wetland site index. (Proceedings: National Wetlands Assessment Symposium, Association of State Wetland Managers, Berne, N.Y.). pp. 175-177. Munsell Color, 1988. Munsell soil color charts. Munsell Color, Macbeth Division of Kollmorgen Instruments Corporation, Baltimore, Maryland. Reed, Porter B. 1988. National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands: Northeast Region (Region 1). Biological Report 88 (26.1). U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C. 111pp. U.S.D.A. - Soil Conservation Service. 1989. New York Hydric Soils and Soils With Potential Hydric Inclusions, March 1989. U.S. Soil Conservation Technical Guide Section II. Syracuse, N.Y. U.S.D.A. - Natural Resources Conservation Service. Official Soil Series Descriptions (OSD). http://soils.usda.gov/technical/classification/osd/index.html U.S.D.A. - Natural Resources Conservation Service. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database for Saratoga County, New York. http://cugir.mannlib.cornell.edu DEC-1 CORP-1 Wetlands U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Standards and Support Team,wetlands_team@fws.gov Wetlands Estuarine and Marine Deepwater Estuarine and Marine Wetland Freshwater Emergent Wetland Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Freshwater Pond Lake Other Riverine March 24, 2018 0 0.15 0.30.075 mi 0 0.3 0.60.15 km 1:11,464 This page was produced by the NWI mapperNational Wetlands Inventory (NWI) This map is for general reference only. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is not responsible for the accuracy or currentness of the base data shown on this map. 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Waterbody ClassificaƟons for Rivers/Streams RegulaƟon:941-127.1 Standard:C ClassificaƟon:C State Regulated Freshwater Wetlands ID:S-23 Class:2 Size (Acres):0 Freshwater Wetlands Checkzone This locaƟon is in the vicinity of one or more Regulated Freshwater Wetlands. Natural CommuniƟes in the Vicinity Natural Community Name:Red maple-swamp white oak swamp LocaƟon:Saratoga Spa Crescent Avenue Ecological System:Freshwater NonƟdal Wetlands Rare Plants and Rare Animals This locaƟon is in the vicinity of Rare Animals NaƟonal Wetands Inventory AƩribute:PFO1/4E Type:Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Acres:20.610260801780072 For more informaƟon about the NaƟonal Wetands Inventory wetlands visit hƩp://www.fws.gov/wetlands/ If your project or acƟon is within or near an area with a rare animal, a permit may be required if the species is listed as endangered or threatened and the department determines the acƟon may be harmful to the species or its habitat. 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Soil Map—Saratoga County, New York (Figure 5 - NRCS Soils) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 9/18/2018 Page 1 of 347678204767890476796047680304768100476817047682404767820476789047679604768030476810047681704768240599350599420599490599560599630599700599770599840599910599980600050 599350 599420 599490 599560 599630 599700 599770 599840 599910 599980 600050 43° 3' 38'' N 73° 46' 48'' W43° 3' 38'' N73° 46' 16'' W43° 3' 22'' N 73° 46' 48'' W43° 3' 22'' N 73° 46' 16'' WN Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 18N WGS84 0 150 300 600 900 Feet 0 45 90 180 270 Meters Map Scale: 1:3,340 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet. Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. 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Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map measurements. Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857) Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more accurate calculations of distance or area are required. This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Saratoga County, New York Survey Area Data: Version 17, Oct 8, 2017 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1:50,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jun 10, 2015—Mar 29, 2017 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. Soil Map—Saratoga County, New York (Figure 5 - NRCS Soils) Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 9/18/2018 Page 2 of 3 Map Unit Legend Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI DeA Deerfield loamy fine sand, nearly level 2.2 7.3% Pm Natchaug muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes 17.7 58.1% Sa Scarboro mucky fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes 7.1 23.2% Wa Wareham loamy sand 1.1 3.4% WnA Windsor loamy sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes 0.2 0.5% WnB Windsor loamy sand, 3 to 8 percent slopes 2.3 7.5% Totals for Area of Interest 30.5 100.0% Soil Map—Saratoga County, New York Figure 5 - NRCS Soils Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey National Cooperative Soil Survey 9/18/2018 Page 3 of 3 Norbert Quenzer Quenzer Environmental LLC 215 Cedar Grove Road Selkirk, NY 12158 Saratoga Apartments at Bunny LaneRe: County: Saratoga Town/City: City Of Saratoga Springs Dear Mr. Quenzer: July 26, 2019 In response to your recent request, we have reviewed the New York Natural Heritage Program database with respect to the above project. Enclosed is a report of rare or state-listed animals and plants, and significant natural communities that our database indicates occur in the vicinity of the project site. For most sites, comprehensive field surveys have not been conducted; the enclosed report only includes records from our database. We cannot provide a definitive statement as to the presence or absence of all rare or state-listed species or significant natural communities. Depending on the nature of the project and the conditions at the project site, further information from on-site surveys or other sources may be required to fully assess impacts on biological resources. The presence of the plants and animals identified in the enclosed report may result in this project requiring additional review or permit conditions. For further guidance, and for information regarding other permits that may be required under state law for regulated areas or activities (e.g., regulated wetlands), please contact the NYS DEC Region 5 Office, Division of Environmental Permits, at dep.r5@dec.ny.gov, (518) 623-1286. 749 Nicholas Conrad Information Resources Coordinator New York Natural Heritage Program Sincerely, New York Natural Heritage Program Report on State-listed Animals The following state-listed animals have been documented in the vicinity of the project site. The following list includes animals that are listed by NYS as Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern; and/or that are federally listed or are candidates for federal listing. For information about any permit considerations for the project, contact the NYSDEC Region 5 Office, Division of Environmental Permits, at dep.r5@dec.ny.gov, (518) 623-1286. The following species have been documented within .25 mile of the project site. SCIENTIFIC NAME FEDERAL LISTINGNY STATE LISTINGCOMMON NAME Callophrys irus ThreatenedFrosted Elfin 892 Plebejus melissa samuelis Endangered EndangeredKarner Blue 15282 This report only includes records from the NY Natural Heritage database. If any rare plants or animals are documented during site visits, we request that information on the observations be provided to the New York Natural Heritage Program so that we may update our database. Information about many of the listed animals and natural communities in New York, including habitat, biology, identification, conservation, and management, are available online in Natural Heritage’s Conservation Guides at www.guides.nynhp.org, and from NYSDEC at www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7494.html. Page 1 of 17/26/2019 The following significant natural community has been documented in the vicinity of the project site. The following natural community is considered significant from a statewide perspective by the NY Natural Heritage Program because it is a high-quality example of a community type that is rare in the state. By meeting specific, documented criteria, the NY Natural Heritage Program considers these community occurrences to have high ecological and conservation value. HERITAGE CONSERVATION STATUSSCIENTIFIC NAME NY STATE LISTINGCOMMON NAME Rare Community Type Saratoga Spa State Park, 1/3 mile south of project site and Crescent Avenue: This is a relatively small swamp in excellent condition, approaching old growth, within a relatively small, younger forested block in a state park. Red Maple-Swamp White Oak Swamp