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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20251108 Crescent Ave & Jefferson St Site Plan Modification DEC PermitNEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00270 PERMIT Under the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) Permittee and Facility Information Permit Issued To: Facility: SARATOGA HARNESS RACING, INC. Liberty at Saratoga 21 NELSON AVE Crescent Ave|North side SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 453-8708 B.M.H.D., INC. 21 Nelson Ave SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 (518) 584-3138 Facility Location: in SARATOGA SPRINGS in SARATOGA COUNTY Facility Principal Reference Point: NYTM-E: 599.7121137038291 NYTM-N: 4768.04705730859 Latitude: 43°03'30.9" Longitude: 73°46'31.8" Project Location: Crescent Ave. (N. Side) Authorized Activity: The construction of two 4-story affordable housing units within a portion of amended S-23 Class 2 wetland and regulated adjacent area. A 3" sanitary force main will be directionally drilled through the wetland and adjacent area to reduce impacts by 0.13 acres. The total project impact to the wetland adjacent area totals 0.04 acres due to grading. All work shall be performed in accordance with the approved plans referenced in, and made a part of, this permit. Permit Authorizations Freshwater Wetlands - Under Article 24 Permit ID 5-4115-00270/00001 (DEC ID 5-4115-00270) New Permit Effective Date: 2/28/2025 Expiration Date: 7/1/2028 NYSDEC Approval By acceptance of this permit, the permittee agrees that the permit is contingent upon strict compliance with the ECL, all applicable regulations, and all conditions included as part of this permit. Page 1 of 7 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00270 Permit Administrator:BETH A MAGEE, Deputy Regional Permit Administrator Address: NYSDEC Region 5 Warrensburg Sub-Office 232 Golf Course Rd Warrensburg, NY 12885 Authorized Signature: ______________________________________ Date ___/____/____ Permit Components NATURAL RESOURCE PERMIT CONDITIONS GENERAL CONDITIONS, APPLY TO ALL AUTHORIZED PERMITS NOTIFICATION OF OTHER PERMITTEE OBLIGATIONS NATURAL RESOURCE PERMIT CONDITIONS - Apply to the Following Permits: FRESHWATER WETLANDS 1. Human or Archaeological Remains If any human remains or archaeological remains are encountered during excavation, the permittee must immediately cease, or cause to cease, all work in the area of the remains and notify Regional Permit Administrator NYSDEC Region 5 Warrensburg Sub-Office 232 Golf Course Rd Warrensburg, NY12885 Work shall not resume until written permission to do so has been received from the Department. 2. Permittee Responsible for Other Approvals Granting of this permit does not relieve the applicant of the responsibility of obtaining permission, consent or approval from the Adirondack Park Agency, Lake George Park Commission, Hudson River- Black River Regulating District, NYS Canal Corps, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, New York State Office of General Services, or any other federal, state or local government. PRE-CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 3. Conformance With Plans All activities authorized by this permit must be in strict conformance with the approved plans submitted by the applicant or applicant's agent as part of the permit application. Such approved plans were prepared by LaBella Associates, dated 1/13/2023 and revised on 12/17/2024. 4. Conditions Prevail Over Plans If any condition of this permit conflicts with the approved plans, the permit condition shall prevail over the plans. 5. Leave Delineation Markers in Place Markers used by this Department to delineate/define the boundary of the wetland or the extent of the permitted structures shall be left in place and remain undisturbed for one year following completion of the project. Page 2 of 7 2 28 25 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00270 6. Precautions Against Contamination of Waters All necessary precautions shall be taken to preclude contamination of any wetland or waterway by suspended solids, sediments, fuels, solvents, lubricants, epoxy coatings, paints, concrete, leachate or any other environmentally deleterious materials associated with the project. 7. Notice of Intent to Commence Work The permittee shall submit a Notice of Intent to Commence Work to the Bureau of Ecosystem Health at least 48 hours in advance of the time of commencement and shall also notify them promptly in writing of the completion of work. 8. Post Permit Sign The permit sign enclosed with this permit shall be posted in a conspicuous location on the worksite and adequately protected from the weather. 9. Limits of Disturbance Disturbance to the wetland and its regulated adjacent area shall be strictly limited to the areas identified in the plans referenced in this permit. 10. Invasive Species To prevent the unintentional introduction or spread of terrestrial and aquatic invasive species, the permittee must ensure that all construction equipment be cleaned of mud, seeds, vegetation and other debris prior to entering any construction area within or immediately adjacent to waters of the state. Permittee shall also clean equipment of mud, seeds, vegetation and other debris before leaving any construction site known to harbor invasive species. Wash water and debris shall be sufficiently contained or filtered to prevent reintroduction of materials into any waterbody or wetland. 11. Wetland Boundary Markers Legible signs and exclusionary fencing shall be installed that clearly identify the boundaries of non-work areas associated with wetlands, waterbodies, wetland adjacent areas or other sensitive habitats. Signs and fencing shall be installed prior to any disturbance or vehicular traffic through such areas and must be maintained in good condition until all work is completed. 12. Erosion and Siltation Prevention Measures Erosion and siltation prevention measures such as silt fencing, straw bales, or filter fabric curtains(weighted at bottom and suspended on floats), shall be installed directly downslope or downstream of the work site prior to commencing work and properly maintained during the project until all disturbed areas are successfully stabilized. 13. Maintain Undisturbed Wetland Buffer A 100 foot buffer of undisturbed natural vegetation shall be maintained landward of the wetland boundary at all times except as shown on 12/17/2024 plans approved by the Department and incorporated by reference in this permit. 14. No Construction Debris in Wetland or Adjacent Area Any debris or excess materials from construction of this project (including earth, construction materials, trees and stumps) shall be immediately and completely removed from the wetland and adjacent area to an appropriate upland area for disposal. 15. No Brush or Debris Disposal in Wetland The placement of fill, trees, brush and construction debris within any portion of the wetland (outside the project area identified in the plans) is strictly prohibited. Page 3 of 7 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00270 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 16. Wetland Work Limited to Area Shown on Work Plan Disturbance to the wetland and its regulated adjacent area shall be strictly limited to the work area identified in the work plan. 17. Work Within Project Site or Upland Areas The storage of construction equipment and materials shall be confined to within the project work site and/or upland areas greater than 100 linear feet distant from the wetland boundary. 18. Concrete Leachate During construction, no wet or fresh concrete or leachate shall be allowed to escape into any wetlands or waters of New York State, nor shall washings from ready-mixed concrete trucks, mixers, or other devices be allowed to enter any wetland or waters. Only watertight or waterproof forms shall be used. Wet concrete shall not be poured to displace water within the forms. 19. Construction Equipment and Materials Storage The storage of construction equipment and materials shall be confined to within the project work area or upland (non-wetland) areas at least 100 feet from the wetland boundary. Storage areas shall be adequately protected to prevent impacts to adjacent areas. POST-CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 20. Materials Disposed at Upland Site Any demolition debris, excess construction materials, and/or excess excavated materials shall be immediately and completely disposed of on an approved upland site more than 100 feet from any regulated freshwater wetland. These materials shall be suitably stabilized so as not to re-enter any water body, wetland, or wetland adjacent area. 21. Complete Site Stabilization Before End of Season All erosion control measures intended to stabilize the work site shall be completed by October 1 of any calendar year. If work authorized by this permit cannot be completed within the date specified above, or if seeding is impracticable due to the time of year, interim stabilization measures consisting of erosion control matting or mulching shall be installed by October 1 and maintained in an effective condition until such time as authorized work resumes in the spring or final seeding is performed (when weather conditions favor germination and growth). 22. Seed, Mulch Disturbed Areas All areas of soil disturbance resulting from this project shall be seeded with an appropriate perennial grass, and mulched with straw immediately upon completion of the project, within two days of final grading, or by the expiration of the permit, whichever is first. Mulch shall be maintained until suitable vegetative cover is established to the department’s satisfaction. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 23. State Not Liable for Damage The State of New York shall in no case be liable for any damage or injury to the structure or work herein authorized which may be caused by or result from future operations undertaken by the State for the conservation or improvement of navigation, or for other purposes, and no claim or right to compensation shall accrue from any such damage. Page 4 of 7 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00270 24. State May Order Removal or Alteration of Work If future operations by the State of New York require an alteration in the position of the structure or work herein authorized, or if, in the opinion of the Department of Environmental Conservation it shall cause unreasonable obstruction to the free navigation of said waters or flood flows or endanger the health, safety or welfare of the people of the State, or cause loss or destruction of the natural resources of the State, the owner may be ordered by the Department to remove or alter the structural work, obstructions, or hazards caused thereby without expense to the State, and if, upon the expiration or revocation of this permit, the structure, fill, excavation, or other modification of the watercourse hereby authorized shall not be completed, the owners, shall, without expense to the State, and to such extent and in such time and manner as the Department of Environmental Conservation may require, remove all or any portion of the uncompleted structure or fill and restore to its former condition the navigable and flood capacity of the watercourse. No claim shall be made against the State of New York on account of any such removal or alteration. 25. State May Require Site Restoration If upon the expiration or revocation of this permit, the project hereby authorized has not been completed, the applicant shall, without expense to the State, and to such extent and in such time and manner as the Department of Environmental Conservation may lawfully require, remove all or any portion of the uncompleted structure or fill and restore the site to its former condition. No claim shall be made against the State of New York on account of any such removal or alteration. GENERAL CONDITIONS - Apply to ALL Authorized Permits: 1. Facility Inspection by The Department The permitted site or facility, including relevant records, is subject to inspection at reasonable hours and intervals by an authorized representative of the Department of Environmental Conservation (the Department) to determine whether the permittee is complying with this permit and the ECL. Such representative may order the work suspended pursuant to ECL 71- 0301 and SAPA 401(3). The permittee shall provide a person to accompany the Department's representative during an inspection to the permit area when requested by the Department. A copy of this permit, including all referenced maps, drawings and special conditions, must be available for inspection by the Department at all times at the project site or facility. Failure to produce a copy of the permit upon request by a Department representative is a violation of this permit. 2. Relationship of this Permit to Other Department Orders and Determinations Unless expressly provided for by the Department, issuance of this permit does not modify, supersede or rescind any order or determination previously issued by the Department or any of the terms, conditions or requirements contained in such order or determination. 3. Applications For Permit Renewals, Modifications or Transfers The permittee must submit a separate written application to the Department for permit renewal, modification or transfer of this permit. Such application must include any forms or supplemental information the Department requires. Any renewal, modification or transfer granted by the Department must be in writing. Submission of applications for permit renewal, modification or transfer are to be submitted to: Page 5 of 7 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00270 Regional Permit Administrator NYSDEC Region 5 Warrensburg Sub-Office 232 Golf Course Rd Warrensburg, NY12885 4. Submission of Renewal Application The permittee must submit a renewal application at least 30 days before permit expiration for the following permit authorizations: Freshwater Wetlands. 5. Permit Modifications, Suspensions and Revocations by the Department The Department reserves the right to exercise all available authority to modify, suspend or revoke this permit. The grounds for modification, suspension or revocation include: a. materially false or inaccurate statements in the permit application or supporting papers; b. failure by the permittee to comply with any terms or conditions of the permit; c. exceeding the scope of the project as described in the permit application; d. newly discovered material information or a material change in environmental conditions, relevant technology or applicable law or regulations since the issuance of the existing permit; e. noncompliance with previously issued permit conditions, orders of the commissioner, any provisions of the Environmental Conservation Law or regulations of the Department related to the permitted activity. 6. Permit Transfer Permits are transferrable unless specifically prohibited by statute, regulation or another permit condition. Applications for permit transfer should be submitted prior to actual transfer of ownership. NOTIFICATION OF OTHER PERMITTEE OBLIGATIONS Item A: Permittee Accepts Legal Responsibility and Agrees to Indemnification The permittee, excepting state or federal agencies, expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State of New York, its representatives, employees, and agents ("DEC") for all claims, suits, actions, and damages, to the extent attributable to the permittee's acts or omissions in connection with the permittee’s undertaking of activities in connection with, or operation and maintenance of, the facility or facilities authorized by the permit whether in compliance or not in compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit. This indemnification does not extend to any claims, suits, actions, or damages to the extent attributable to DEC's own negligent or intentional acts or omissions, or to any claims, suits, or actions naming the DEC and arising under Article 78 of the New York Civil Practice Laws and Rules or any citizen suit or civil rights provision under federal or state laws. Page 6 of 7 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Facility DEC ID 5-4115-00270 Item B: Permittee's Contractors to Comply with Permit The permittee is responsible for informing its independent contractors, employees, agents and assigns of their responsibility to comply with this permit, including all special conditions while acting as the permittee's agent with respect to the permitted activities, and such persons shall be subject to the same sanctions for violations of the Environmental Conservation Law as those prescribed for the permittee. Item C: Permittee Responsible for Obtaining Other Required Permits The permittee is responsible for obtaining any other permits, approvals, lands, easements and rights-of- way that may be required to carry out the activities that are authorized by this permit. Item D: No Right to Trespass or Interfere with Riparian Rights This permit does not convey to the permittee any right to trespass upon the lands or interfere with the riparian rights of others in order to perform the permitted work nor does it authorize the impairment of any rights, title, or interest in real or personal property held or vested in a person not a party to the permit. Page 7 of 7