HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240614 Bemis Heights Subdivision Correspondance I'VEW YC3RK ST►A►TE DEPARTMEI'�IT C]F ENVIR�3NIVIENTAL ��3NSERVA►TIC]N
aivisi�n�f En�irvnment�l Rermits,Regi+�n 5
�32 Golf Course Ro�d,Warrensburg,hJY 12885
P:�518}��3-1�82 I F:�518}�23-3EC�3
www.dec.ny.ga�
Sent Via Email
October 9, 2024
Susan Barden
Principal Planner
City of Saratoga Springs
Wilton, NY 12831
susan.bardin(a�saratoga-sprin_qs.orq
Re: SEQR LEAD AGENCY COORDINATION RESPONSE
Notice of intent to Declare Lead Agency
Bemis Heights Subdivision (off Lexington Road)
Saratoga Springs (T), Saratoga County
Dear Susan,
Thank you for your September 30, 2024, lead agency communication for the above
project, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR).
DEC Position: Based on the information provided, DEC agrees with the City
of Saratoga Springs Planning Board serving as SEQR lead agency for this
project.
Construction Stormwater Manaqement
Disturbance of more than one acre of total land will require a SPDES General Permit for Storm
Water Discharges from Construction Activities. This general permit requires development of a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, and submission of a Notice of Intent to DEC. The
General Permit and related information are available on the DEC website:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/43133.html.
Please contact Michelle Lafay with our Division of Water at (518) 623-1227 or at
Michelle.Lafay(a�dec.ny�qov if you have questions regarding the stormwater requirements.
Archeoloqical Sites of Sensitivity
GIS review indicates that a portion of the project site is located within an archeologically
sensitive area. It is suggested that recommendations be sought from NYS OPRHP
regarding the potential impacts on historic and archeological resources from the
development of this area. Additional information can be found on NYS OPRHP's website
at https://parks.ny�qov/shpo/online-tools/or by calling (518) 237-8643. Potential impacts
to these resources must be considered in the State Environmental Quality Review
(SEQR) documentation. For example, previous disturbance should be described to
indicate whether future project components will have potential to further affect
archeological resources.
��w Departmen�vf
�►a�K
STA�E Enviranmenta[
C�nserrration
Section 401 Water Quality Certification
If this project will impact federally-regulated wetlands or waterbodies, which require a Section
404 Permit (Individual or Nationwide Permit) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a Section
401 Water Quality Certification may be required from the Department.
Sincerely,
.��;� ��
Joshua Campbell
Environmental Analyst Trainee
Ec w/ enc: Michelle Lafay— DEC