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20191038 Jefferson St Subdivision LA Group Engineering Response 1-8-20
The LA GROUP Landscape Architecture Gi Engineering P.[. Poop/e Pu pose.P/ni, 40 Long A11c Saraietga ',pr [1(; NY 12866 p. 1 3-58(-8100 518-587-0180 aw,,v I1wI, cn nut) coi77 January 8, 2020 Mr. Michael Veitch Business Manager City of Saratoga Springs City Hall -474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 RE: City of Saratoga Springs-Subdivision Application Review for the 118 Jefferson Street Subdivision Project Dear Mr. Veitch: The LA Group is in receipt of comments from the Chazen Companies, dated December 26th, 2019. The following are responses to the comments. Included in this resubmission is the revised SEQR form, the SHPO "no effect" documentation, and the Complete Streets Checklist. GENERAL Comment 1: The City's project number of 19.1038 should be added to all site plan application and construction documents. Response 1: The City's project number will be added. FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM (FEAF) Comment 2: Please respond to the following items which were left blank: D.1.d.iv; D.1.f.; D.2.c.iv.; D.2.n.i.; D.2.n.ii; and E.2.m. Response 2: The SEQR form has been updated to include responses to these items and is attached to this comment response. Comment 3: The applicant identified that the project is located in or adjacent to an archaeologically sensitive area based on the SHPO archaeological site inventory, and that response from SHPO is pending. The response should be submitted to the City when available. Response 3: A "no effect" letter from SHPO has been received and is attached to this comment response. COMPLETE STREETS CHECKLIST Comment 4: The Complete Street Checklist indicates that striped crosswalks are proposed for the project; however, none are shown on the drawings. Please clarify. Response 4: Striped crosswalks are not proposed for the project. The Complete Street Checklist has been updated and is attached to this comment response. SUBDIVISION PLANS Comment 5: The original signed and sealed survey must be submitted. Response 5: A signed and seal survey will be included with the final mylars. Comment 6: The final subdivision plat must be signed/sealed by the licensed land surveyor. Response 6: A signed and sealed final subdivision plat will be included with the final mylars. Comment 7: Please label on the subdivision plat the minimum permeable area required as well as the maximum impermeable area allowed for each lot. Response 7: The minimum percent of lot to be permeable (25%) is shown in the UR-2 Area Requirements table on the subdivision plat. The maximum impermeable area is the remainder(75%). Comment 8: The name and address of the property owner(Robert Porter, according to Subdivision Application) should be added to the title block of the drawings. Response 8: The title block can be modified to reflect that Robert Porter is the current owner, however, once the project receives planning board approval it will be owned by Bonacio Construction, LLC, and will therefore be filed with the county under their ownership. Please advise. Comment 9: Sheet L-1.0 shows fence removals which are outside the limit of disturbance. The limit of disturbance should be updated to include this area. Response 9: The plans will be revised to show this section of fence to remain, so the limit of disturbance will not be modified. Comment 10: Based on a review of google aerial photos and street view it appears as if there is more vegetation that will need to be cleared along the southern boundary of Lot 2. The limit of disturbance should be updated to include this area. Response 10: The limits of vegetation were taken from the most recent survey plan of the site (dated 9/5/2019). If vegetation is outside the limit of disturbance, then it is outside the disturbed area and will remain on site. Comment 11: In accordance with City subdivision requirements (City Code Chapter 241, Appendix H — General Requirements and Subdivision Design Standards, Section 2-G), curbs and sidewalks are required on both sides of all local urban and urban streets. The applicant proposes sidewalks where the project border Jefferson Street, but does not propose sidewalks where the project borders Steele and Madison Streets. Please identify how the code requirement will be met. Response 11: The applicant will discuss with the Planning Board the requirement/necessity for sidewalks on Steele and Madison Streets. Comment 12: In accordance with City subdivision requirements (City Code Chapter 241, Appendix H — General Requirements and Subdivision Design Standards, Section 2-R), all applicants for proposed subdivisions are to offer the City 10% Class A Type Usable Land, or an acceptable alternative defined in the City Code. The plans do not indicate any land that has been offered to the City. Please identify how the code requirement will be met. Response 12: The applicant will discuss with the Planning Board to pay a rec fee as an acceptable alternative. Comment 13: In accordance with City subdivision requirements (City Code Chapter 241, Appendix H — General Requirements and Subdivision Design Standards, Section 2-H), a stormwater management report shall be prepared and submitted to the board for all subdivisions. A stormwater management report was not received with this submission. Please provide. Response 13: A stormwater management report will be prepared. Comment 14: Additional grading will be required to adequately define the proposed drainage patterns for the site and assure that stormwater runoff will not adversely affect adjoining property owners. Response 14: Additional grading will be provided on sheet L-3.0 of the plans. Comment 15: In addition to the proposed first floor elevations, the proposed garage floor elevations should be identified to clearly show the driveways properly draining toward the street. Response 15: A garage floor elevation will be provided on sheet L-3.0 of the plans. Comment 16: If the buildings have not yet been designed, a typical building footprint should be shown on the grading plan and contours showing the general grades should be added. Once the buildings are designed, detailed grading plans for each lot should be submitted to the building department with the building permit application so that conformance with the general grading plan can be confirmed. Response 16: A typical building footprint will be provided on sheet L-3.0 of the plans. Comment 17: If any of the changes noted above result in the increase in the area of disturbance such that it exceeds 1.0 acre, please submit a Basic SWPPP in accordance with the City's stormwater regulations. Response 17: The disturbance will be under 1 acre. Comment 18: In accordance with City subdivision requirements (City Code Chapter 241, Appendix H — General Requirements and Subdivision Design Standards, Section 2-N), street lighting at urban or local urban streets is required at all intersections and staggered on opposite sides of the street at 150' intervals. a. There appears to be existing cobra head streetlights mounted to the utility poles at the intersection of Steele Street and Madison Street as well as one on the pole in front of Lot 5 on Madison Street. Please identify if the existing streetlights are to be removed. If not, we recommend that the location of the proposed decorative lights be adjusted to take into consideration light fixtures to remain. b. Also, please confirm that there is adequate clearance between proposed light poles and existing overhead lines. Response 18: a. No existing streetlights are planned to be removed. The site lighting will be revised to switch the location of the street tree and proposed decorative light in front of Lot 3. This will also satisfy a comment provided by City staff. b. Sheet L-3.0 shows the existing overhead electric and electric poles. The proposed lighting is not in line with these utilities and therefore it is not anticipated that they will interfere with one another. Sincerely, Douglas B. Heller, PE, ASCE Associate Principal Director of Civil Engineering/ Civil Engineer dheller@thelagroup.com G:\Proj-2019\2019091 Trojanski-Jefferson Street\2019091Admin\01Correspondence\2.7Review Comments\2020-01-02Comment Response Ltr..docx City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist Saratoga Springs Complete Street Policy Vision (May 2012) The City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Policy will encourage the development of a complete streets network throughout the City to create a more balanced transportation system. The Policy shall be consistent with and assist in achieving the goals and recommendations set forth in the City's Comprehensive Plan and other policy documents. The Policy shall ensure new and updated public and private projects are planned, designed, maintained and operated to enable safer, comfortable and convenient travel to the greatest extent possible for users of all abilities including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders. This checklist is intended to assist the City in achieving its vision for complete streets. Project Name: 118 Jefferson Street subdivision Date: 10/18/19 rev. 1/8/2020 Project Location / Limits: Project fronts on Jefferson, Steele and Madison Streets Project Description: Proposed 6 lot subdivision fronting on existing streets Instructions: For each box checked, please provide a brief description for how the item is addressed, not addressed, or not applicable and include supporting documentation. Street Classification (identify street or streets within the project area) Principal arterial ❑ Minor arterial ❑ Mixed use collector ❑ Mixed use local ❑ Residential collector ■❑ Residential local ■❑ Special use street ❑ EXISTING CONDITIONS Item to Be Addressed/ Checklist Consideration YES NO N/A Required Description Existing Bicycle & Pedestrian Operations Do bicycle and pedestrian accommodations exist? (see page 2 for ❑ 0 ❑ examples) Existing Transit Operations Do transit facilities exist within the study area, including bus and ❑ ❑ ❑ es oTARo e45, S,oPa, omerof effersonandWorthStrees train stops/stations? Is the project area on a transit route? (CDTA Service Routes) ❑ ❑ ❑ In close proximity. See above. Are there bicycle racks, shelters, or parking for transit riders ❑ 0 ❑ available? Existing Access and Mobility Do connective opportunities exist with schools, hospitals, senior ❑ ❑ ❑ care or community centers or persons with disabilities within he Vanderbilt Ave Recreation Center exists ablock north of the site project area? Are there gaps inhibiting continuous access between schools, ❑ 0 ❑ hospitals, senior care, or community centers or persons with disabilities within project area?" Project Area Context Are there prominent landmarks, recreation, shopping, employment 0 ❑ ❑ center, cultural centers or other key destinations that offer Vanderbilt Ave Recreation Center opportunities to connect this site? Please list and/or describe planning or policy documents addressing bicyclist, pedestrian, transit, or truck/freight use for the project area. Examples can include: City of Saratoga Springs Comprehensive Plan, City of Saratoga Springs Open Space Plan, Capital District Transportation Committee Bicycle/ Pedestrian Priority Network, City Standard Details, etc. City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist 1 PROPOSED DESIGN Item to Be Addressed/ Checklist Consideration YES NO N/A Required Description Complete Streets Design Bicyclist accommodations? ❑ 0 ❑ Pedestrian accommodations? 0 ❑ ❑ Access and Mobility accommodations? 0 ❑ ❑ Transit accommodations? ❑ 0 ❑ Truck/freight accommodations? ❑ ❑ 0 Streetscape elements? 0 ❑ ❑ Bike Facilities: Off-roadway bike ❑ Yes No DNA accommodations Pedestrian Facilities: Dedicated bike lane ❑ Yes ■❑No DNA Sidewalks on both sides of 111 Yes III No DNA Shared-use lane ❑ Yes ■❑No DNA the street Shoulder ❑ Yes ■❑No DNA Striped crosswalks 111 Yes ■❑No DNA Acceptable actuated traffic ❑ Yes ❑■No DNA Geometric modifications 111 Yes ❑No LINA signal bike detection, including to reduce crossing turn lanes distances such as curb Do signals allow adequate ❑ Yes ❑No DNAextensions (e.g. bulb-outs) minimum green time for Acceptable provision for 111Yes ❑No LINA bicyclist to safely cross pedestrian traffic signal intersection? features (e.g. ped. buttons) Signage and pavement 111 Yes ❑■No DNA Pedestrian signage for ❑ Yes ■❑No DNA markings specific to proposed crossing &wayfinding bike facilities Safety islands/medians on 111Yes ❑No LINA Bicycle safe inlet grates 111Yes ❑No LINAroadways with two or more Bicycle parking, eg. bike racks, 111Yes ❑No DNAtraffic lanes in each direction bike lockers Enhanced supplemental 111Yes III No DNA Transit Facilities: pedestrian treatments at uncontrolled marked Transit shelters 111Yes ❑No LINA Bus turnouts III Yes Yes ❑No LINA o Standing pads III Yes ❑No LINA Connectivity: Has CDTA been contacted? 111 Yes ■❑No DNA Are there proposed ■❑ Yes ❑No DNA connections to other bike Access and Mobility Facilities: paths, pedestrian facilities, or Adequate sidewalk or paved ■❑ Yes ❑No DNA transit facilities? path Are there proposed • Yes ❑No DNA Acceptable ❑ Yes ❑No DNA connections to any key consideration/provision for destinations listed on page 1? accessible pedestrian traffic Are there proposed • Yes ❑No DNA signal features connections to Curb ramps, including ■❑ Yes ❑No DNA neighborhoods? detectable warning Streetscape Elements: surface Are streetscape elements ■❑ Yes ❑No DNA Acceptable slope and ■❑ Yes ❑No DNA proposed such as cross-slope for driveway ramps, landscaping, street trees, sidewalks, crossings) planters, buffer strips, etc? Have conflicts been reduced ■❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA Pedestrian-level lighting ■❑ Yes ❑No DNA among pedestrian, bicyclists, and motor vehicles (access Public seating or benches ❑ Yes ■❑No DNA management)? Design Standards and Guidelines Design meets guidelines such as described below for ❑■ Yes ❑No DNA Describe bicycle/pedestrian/bus/transit facilities? "American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials(AASHTO)-A Policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Streets, Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities and AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities;Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guide(PROWAG);Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD);Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines(ADAAG); National Association of City Transportation Officials(NACTO)-Urban Bikeway Design Guide. New York State Department of Transportation— Highway Design Manual City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist 2 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 next 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: 118 Jefferson Street Subdivision Project Location(describe,and attach a general location map): 118 Jefferson Street Brief Description of Proposed Action(include purpose or need): The proposed action consists of subdividing an existing parcel into six single family detached home lots fronting on three existing streets. Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone: (518)584-9007 Bonacio Construction E-Mail: dave@bonacio.com Address: 18 Division Street, Suite 401 City/PO: Saratoga Springs State: New York Zip Code:12866 Project Contact(if not same as sponsor;give name and title/role): Telephone:(518)584-9007 Dave Trojanski E-Mail: dave@bonacio.com Address: Same City/PO: State: Zip Code: Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone: Robert Porter E-Mail: Address: 19 Sheffield Road City/PO: State: Zip Code: 12831 New York 12831 Page 1 of 13 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 Subdivision Approval Planning Board or Commission c. City,Town or ❑Yes®No 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 NYS Dept.of Health, Realty Subdivision 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? EYes®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®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 plan(s)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 plan(s): NYS Heritage Areas: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 plan(s): 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? UR-2; Urban Residential 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? City of Saratoga Springs School District b.What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? City of Saratoga Springs Police Department c. Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site? City of Saratoga Springs Fire Department d.What parks serve the project site? Vanderbilt Ave Recreation Center and Playground 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)? Residential Subdivision b. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 1.148 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? 0.95 acres c. Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? 1.148 acres c. Is the proposed action an expansion of an existing project or use? 0 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: 6 single family homes d. Is the proposed action a subdivision,or does it include a subdivision? ®Yes DNo If Yes, i.Purpose or type of subdivision?(e.g.,residential,industrial,commercial;if mixed, specify types) Residential; single family detached ii. Is a cluster/conservation layout proposed? ❑Yes®No iii.Number of lots proposed? 6 iv. Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum 0.172 ac Maximum 0.215 ac e.Will the proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? ❑Yes®No i. If No,anticipated period of construction: 24 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 year • 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 6 At completion of all phases 6 g.Does the proposed action include new non-residential construction(including expansions)? ❑Yes®No If Yes, i. Total number of structures ii. Dimensions(in feet)of largest proposed structure: height; width; and length iii. Approximate extent of building space to be heated or cooled: 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: 0 Ground water 0 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) 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? 0 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❑[No If Yes: i. Total anticipated water usage/demand per day: 2,640 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: City of Saratoga Springs municipal water-Excelsior Avenue Treatment Plant • 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? 0YesIZINo 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? 0 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: NA gallons/minute. d. Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? ®Yes❑No If Yes: i. Total anticipated liquid waste generation per day: 2,640 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): Sanitary wastewater from residential homes iii. Will the proposed action use any existing public wastewater treatment facilities? ®Yes❑No If Yes: • Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used: Saratoga County Sewer District No. 1 • Name of district: City of Saratoga Springs _ • 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): vi. Describe any plans or designs to capture,recycle or reuse liquid waste: 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)? • 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 Ere s®No new demand for transportation facilities or services? If Yes: i. When is the peak traffic expected(Check all that apply): 0 Morning 0 Evening OWeekend ❑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 1/2 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? Ere s®No 1.Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply. i. During Construction: ii. During Operations: • Monday-Friday: 7 am-1 o pm • Monday-Friday: 24 hours • Saturday: 8 am-5 pm • Saturday: 24 hours • Sunday: none • Sunday: 24 hours • Holidays: none • Holidays: 24 hours 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: Residential construction tasks including,but not limited to:site work,concrete work,framing,roofing,and siding will create exterior noise during construction only. 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: City of Saratoga Springs standard street lights.The lights will be within+/-30'of the nearest occupied structure.Other lighting includes typical residential home lights. ii. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a light barrier or screen? ®Yes❑No Describe: A portion of trees may be removed on-site. 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, 0 Yes No insecticides)during construction or operation? If Yes: i.Describe proposed treatment(s): ii. Will the proposed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices? 0 Yes ❑No r.Will the proposed action(commercial or industrial projects only)involve or require the management or disposal 0 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? 0 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 0 Industrial 0 Commercial ® Residential(suburban) 0 Rural(non-farm) ❑ Forest 0 Agriculture 0 Aquatic ® Other(specify):Institutional 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 0.13 0.36 +0.23 • Forested 0.65 0.20 -0.45 • Meadows,grasslands or bmshlands(non- 0.36 0.58 +0.22 agricultural,including abandoned agricultural) • Agricultural 0 0 0 (includes active orchards,field,greenhouse etc.) • Surface water features (lakes,ponds, streams,rivers,etc.) 0 0 0 • Wetlands(freshwater or tidal) 0 0 0 • Non-vegetated(bare rock,earth or fill) 0 0 0 • Other Describe: 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: Vanderbilt Avenue Recreation Center 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): ❑ Neither database ii. If site has been subject of RCRA corrective activities,describe control measures: 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): iv. If yes to (i), (ii)or(iii)above,describe current status of site(s): 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? Greater than 10 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: Deerfield loamy sand 11.1 Windsor loamy sand 88.9 % d. What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: 3.5 feet e.Drainage status of project site soils:10 Well Drained: 100%of site ❑ Moderately Well Drained: %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 ONo 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: Grey squirrells Typical urban species Chipmunks 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❑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): Karner Blue, Frosted Elfin 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: 0 Biological Community 0 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 e.Does the project site contain,or is it substantially contiguous to,a building,archaeological site,or district ❑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: i. Nature of historic/archaeological resource: ❑Archaeological Site 0 Historic Building or District ii.Name: ill. Brief description of attributes on which listing is based: 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(SI-EPO)archaeological site inventory? g.Have additional archaeological or historic site(s)or resources been identified on the project site? ❑Yes VINo 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: L Identify resource: ii.Nature of,or basis for,designation(e.g.,established highway overlook,state or local park,state historic trail or scenic byway, etc.): rd. 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? El yes ONo 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 ame D- eTro.-n.• = -.nstruction Date NI. 'lk Signature Title + •A _ f .� t J PRINT FORM Page 13 of 13 EAF Mapper Summary Report Monday, September 23, 2019 10:38 AM Disclaimer: The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental _ assessment form(EAF).Not all questions asked in the EAF are answered by the EAF Mapper.Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC,you may also need to contact local or other data sources in order to obtain data not provided by the Mapper.Digital data is not a substitute for agency determinations. B.i.i [Coastal or Waterfront Area] No B.i.ii [Local Waterfront Revitalization Area] No C.2.b. [Special Planning District] Yes- Digital mapping data are not available for all Special Planning Districts. Refer to EAF Workbook. C.2.b. [Special Planning District- Name] NYS Heritage Areas:Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor E.1.h [DEC Spills or Remediation Site - Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Potential Contamination History] Workbook. E.1.h.i [DEC Spills or Remediation Site- Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Listed] Workbook. E.1.h.i [DEC Spills or Remediation Site- Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Environmental Site Remediation Database] Workbook. E.1.h.iii [Within 2,000' of DEC Remediation No Site] E.2.g [Unique Geologic Features] No E.2.h.i [Surface Water Features] No E.2.h.ii [Surface Water Features] No E.2.h.iii [Surface Water Features] No E.2.h.v[Impaired Water Bodies] No E.2.i. [Floodway] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.j. [100 Year Floodplain] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.k. [500 Year Floodplain] Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Workbook. E.2.l. [Aquifers] Yes E.2.l. [Aquifer Names] Principal Aquifer E.2.n. [Natural Communities] No E.2.o. [Endangered or Threatened Species] Yes E.2.o. [Endangered or Threatened Species- Karner Blue, Frosted Elfin Name] E.2.p. [Rare Plants or Animals] No E.3.a. [Agricultural District] No E.3.c. [National Natural Landmark] No E.3.d [Critical Environmental Area] No Full Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report E.3.e. [National or State Register of Historic Digital mapping data are not available or are incomplete. Refer to EAF Places or State Eligible Sites] Workbook. E.3.f. [Archeological Sites] Yes E.3.i. [Designated River Corridor] No Full Environmental Assessment Form - EAF Mapper Summary Report 2 The LA GROUP i._scapo Architecture&Engineering P.[_ People Purpose.MI.' 40 Long Alley Saratoga Springs NY 12866 p:518-587-8100 f 518-587-0180 www.thelagroup.corn MEMO: To: Project File (#2019091) From: Rob Fraser, PWS Date: September 27, 2019 Subject: 118 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs Karner Blue butterfly Habitat Evaluation The NYSDEC SEQRA mapping shows the site as being an area that may include critical habitat for the Karver Blue butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis) and Frosted Elfin (Callophrys irus). On September 26, 2019, I investigated the site but did not find any wild blue lupine (Lupinus perennis), the only host plant for Karver Blue butterflys or any other nectar producing plants including indigo (Baptisia tinctoria), indigo (Baptisia tinctoria), and blue false indigo (B. australis) that provide habitat for the Frosted Elfin. The project site includes an existing barn with an adjacent gravel parking lot and forested area with a dense canopy and understory that does not support the growth of these host plants. ritMEw©oRK Parks, Recreation, STATE OPPORTUNITY and Historic Preservation ANDREW M. CUOMO ERIK KULLESEID Governor Commissioner October 31, 2019 Mr. Robert Fraser 40 Long Alley Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Re: DOH Jefferson Street Residential Subdivision 118 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 19PR07116 Dear Mr. Fraser: Thank you for requesting the comments of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). We have reviewed the project in accordance with the New York State Historic Preservation Act of 1980 (Section 14.09 of the New York Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law). These comments are those of the OPRHP and relate only to Historic/Cultural resources. They do not include potential environmental impacts to New York State Parkland that may be involved in or near your project. Such impacts must be considered as part of the environmental review of the project pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (New York Environmental Conservation Law Article 8) and its implementing regulations (6 NYCRR Part 617). Based upon this review, it is the opinion of OPRHP that no properties, including archaeological and/or historic resources, listed in or eligible for the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places will be impacted by this project. If further correspondence is required regarding this project, please be sure to refer to the OPRHP Project Review (PR) number noted above. Sincerely, R. Daniel Mackay Deputy Commissioner for Historic Preservation Division for Historic Preservation Division for Historic Preservation P.O. Box 189,Waterford, New York 1 21 88-01 89•(518)237-8643•parks.ny.gov