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Impacts, Mitigation, DEQR Thresholds

The following cites potential impacts, mitigation, SEQR thresholds and development guidelines for new projects within the Putt Comers Road corridor:

Geology:

Impacts:

• Poorly drained soils and areas of shallow bedrock would hamper the function of septic systems, resulting in storm water and ground water contamination

• Historical use of pesticides may have resulted in soil contamination in portions of the study corridor.

Mitigation:

• State and potential federally regulated wetlands, as determined by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation mapping, Soil Conservation Service soils mapping, aerial photography, and a site walkover, were removed from the calculations of developable area within the corridor.

• Sewage disposal capacity will be provided to the corridor but limited to the current available capacity .

• Septic systems are not desired as a marketable means of attracting new development

SEQR Thresholds:

• Normal foundation excavation. Blasting is inappropriate on North Putt Comers Road.

• Site development plans must include a soil erosion and sediment control plan.

• Pesticide residue toxicity within federal and state standards.

Water:

Impacts:

• Storm water runoff would increase as a result of an increase in impervious area. Both the quantity and quality of runoff from new development could significantly impact state regulated wetlands and streams.

Mitigation:

• Storm water management guidelines should be established for the corridor. An appropriate design storm frequency and duration should be identified.

SEQR Thresholds:

• Wastewater disposal less than 1,000 g.p.d. for septic systems. Soils appropriate for septic systems or incorporation of modified raised bed system.

• Wells located up-slope of septic system.

• No impact on the quality or quantity of water in existing wells.

• No disturbance of state regulated streams.

• Storm water management plan based on NYSDEC guidelines and Town and Village requirements.

Air Quality:

Impacts:

• Dust generated during construction could adversely impact adjacent uses, particularly on North Putt Comers Road and near the high school.

• Industrial development could result in pollutant emissions to the atmosphere as part of a manufacturing process.

Mitigation:

• Maintain natural and/or planted buffers between new development and residences and the school.

• Incorporate the Village and Town zoning ordinance restrictions on pollutant emissions.

SEQR Thresholds:

• No emissions of noxious or toxic fumes, smoke, or excessive dust.

Ecology:

Impacts:

• Significant natural habitat could be lost to impervious area and landscaping.

• Significant loss of state and federal wetlands could occur as a result of over development. As the better, drier lands are developed, wetland areas could become more attractive for development.

Mitigation:

• Preserve natural open space wherever possible, encourage clustered development and maintain current open space requirements of the Town and Village zoning ordinances.

• Preserve federal and state regulated wetlands. These areas were removed from the total area of the corridor and considered undevelopable by this plan.

SEQR Thresholds:

• Each development provides at least 50% open space if in Village and 65% open space if in Town.

• No impact to state regulated wetlands, except for storm water discharge.

• Wetland delineation report accepted by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

• Impact to federal isolated wetlands or wetlands above headwaters less than one acre cumulative for project. No impact to wetlands below headwaters, except for storm water discharge.

• No impact to any federal or state listed threatened or endangered species. (DGEIS, Appendix C, NYSDEC correspondence of 09/29/93 indicated there are no threatened, endangered or special concern species of wildlife present in the Putt Comers Road study area).

Traffic:

Impacts:

• Build-out of the corridor without appropriate thresholds would result in the need to widen North and South Putt Comers Road to four lands at a cost of approximately $5 Million.

Mitigation:

• Traffic volume will be limited to approximately 1628 peak hour trips by limiting development in the corridor to approximately 1.29 million gsf of office or its equivalent in peak hour trips.

SEQR Thresholds:

• Traffic generated by new development and background traffic is no greater than approximately 1.26 peak hour trips per 1000 gross square feet.

Traffic Improvements:

Level 1 Improvements (1.29 million gsf office or 1.77 million gsf light industrial)

• Minor re-channelization and signal phasing and timing modifications to the Cherry Hill Road/Main Street intersection.

• Major channelization (widening) to a maximum of 4 lanes on a single approach \ and signal phasing and timing modifications at Putt Comers.

• Provision of signals at the DuBois/North Putt and South Putt Route 32 intersections.

Level 2 Improvements (2.0 million gsf office or 1.78 million gsf light industrial) to be implemented when a project exceeds the Level 1 impacts.

• Widen Putt Comers Road to four lanes for the length of study area.

• Widen Main Street to four lanes from approximately 400 feet west of the Cherry Hill Road intersection to the Thruway crossing. Based on NYSDOT information, the crossing is scheduled to be widened to four lanes in 1996. The widening will extend to the Main Street/North-bound Thruway ramp and Putt Comers intersections.

• Provide minor re-channelization and signal phasing and timing modifications to the Cherry Hill Road/Main Street intersection.

• Provide major channelization to a maximum of five lanes on a single approach and signal phasing and timing modifications at the Putt Comers intersection.

• Provide signals at DuBois/North Putt and South Putt/Route 32 intersections.

General

• The Town/Village should establish a legally sustainable Traffic Mitigation Program for the corridor based either on: 1) capital plan to fund the capital requirements for road improvements associated with maximum build-out; or 2) establish a limit/prorated distribution of development rights based on the existing road system carrying capacity.

• Require a traffic impact analysis for each development/project. The analysis should evaluate pre- and post development conditions to ensure the impacts do not exceed the accepted Town/Village development thresholds for the corridor. Other proposed developments should be included in the impact analysis.

Land Use and Zoning

Impacts:

• Incompatible uses could be located adjacent to one another, resulting in visual, noise and community character impacts.

• Development will be inconsistent with agricultural uses specified for the Agricultural District on South Putt Comers Road.

Mitigation:

• A minimum 100 foot buffer of natural and/or planted vegetation will be required between incompatible uses.

• Land currently zoned Light Industrial on South Putt Comers Road will have to be removed from the Agricultural District prior to improvements on these sites.

SEQR Thresholds:

• When located adjacent to existing residential development, residentially zoned land, or schools, office or light industrial uses will have no less than 100 feet of dense, natural and, if necessary , planted buffer so as to prevent significant visual and noise impacts.

• Use is allowed by right or special use permit in zoning district.

• Appropriate open space provided per Town and Village regulations. Cluster development is appropriate under sewer alternative if open space for entire project is equal to or greater than Town and Village requirements.

Community Services

Impacts:

• Development of non-residential uses in the corridor will result in a beneficial impact on the school system by generating revenue without generating school- age children.

• An increase in development will result in an increase in emergency calls. This is more significant for residential development than non-residential development.

• Police calls are expected to increase for traffic related accidents as a resu1t of new development.

• New development will require water from the Village or from wells. The availability of well water would have to be investigated on a lot by lot basis. The Village water supply presently appears adequate for new development.

• Use of septic systems would limit individual buildings to 10,000 square feet and may require mound systems to properly treat sewage.

• An agreement between the Village and the Town obligates the Village to provide a sewer capacity of 50,000 g.p.d. to the Putt Comers Road corridor. However, use of the capacity will be on a first come, first serve basis if in-district development occurs prior to development in the corridor. Residential development in the Village portion of the corridor could result in the need to expand the sewage treatment plant.

Mitigation:

• Based on land, sewer and traffic thresholds. the magnitude of development will be limited to 1,045,00+ gsf office in the Town and 245,000 gsf office in the Village, or their equivalent in a mix of office and light industrial uses under the same thresholds.

SEQR Thresholds:

• Appropriate pressure and flow in water lines or from wells for fire fighting services.

• Sufficient water supply is available. If wells are utilized, no significant impact to water quantity or quality from existing wells.

• Sufficient sewer capacity is available for development. Assuming 50,000 g.p.d. as of February 1995 is available, development should not exceed 0.039. g.p.d./gsf.

• If septic system proposed, wastewater flow less than 1 ,000 g.p.d. and soils appropriate for septic systems or incorporation of modified raised bed system. No potential for contamination of wells.

Cultural Resources:

Impacts:

• Without appropriate buffers, development in the corridor would directly impact views from the Thruway. Existing residential development on North Putt Corners Road could have direct views of office or light industrial development.

• Residents on North Putt Comers Road and the school on South Putt Comers Road could be significantly impacted by noise from construction and operation of adjacent office or light industrial development in the corridor.

Mitigation:

• Existing natural buffers on both North Putt and South Putt Comers Road between the developable portion of the corridor and the Thruway should be maintained. A minimum 100 foot buffer should be provided between new development and residential properties or the school.

• New development should comply with existing Town and Village noise ordinances.

SEQR Thresholds:

• When located adjacent to existing residential development, residentially zoned land, or schools, office or light industrial uses will have no less than 100 feet of dense, natural and, if necessary 1 planted buffer so as to prevent significant visual and noise impacts.

• No impact. to existing wetland which acts as a buffer between Thruway and South Putt Comers Road. No impact to existing tree and shrub buffer between Thruway and North Putt Comers Road.

• Buildings no greater than 40 feet above grade in 1-1 Zone and 30 feet above grade in P-B Zone.

• Noise levels not to exceed 75 decibels at property line.

• If adjacent to residential or school properties, noise impact from project not to exceed 3 decibels over the daytime and night time ambient noise levels.

• If adjacent to residential properties, project will not result in significant night time truck traffic.

• No construction activity before 7 AM and after 7 PM

Fiscal Impact:

Impact:

• Development without planning in the corridor could result in strip development of low value uses that would not significantly improve the tax base. Likewise, low value light industrial and medium density residential uses would not meet the fiscal goals for development of the corridor.

Mitigation:

• Office development is recognized as having the greatest potential to maximize fiscal benefit but other light industrial uses with similar Real Property tax benefits are appropriate for the study corridor. A Planned Unit Development could also be considered for the P-B Zone that would provide a mix to residential and commercial or office uses.

SEQR Thresholds:

• Project is an office development or light industrial development with similar Real Property benefits.

Putt Corners Corridor Development Plan

Prepared for the New Paltz Town and Village Consolidated Planning Board
By: Town: Village: of New Paltz
Vici Danskin, Donald Martin, Ik Icard, Carole Smith

Introduction

Putt Corners Road Corridor Development Plan

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:
Preparation of land use plan for Putt Corners Road area which will analyze the desirability of such corridor for commercial and industrial development and will disclose potential adverse environmental effects and prescribe mitigation for such development and will further establish performance criteria for future development in the corridor so as to facilitate appropriate development within the corridor.

LOCATION:
Town and Village of New Paltz beginning at the intersection of New York State Route 32 and South Putt Comers Road, extending along and adjacent to South Putt Comers Road across New York State Route 299 along and adjacent to North Putt Comers Road to the northeast boundary of the Village Professional Business ("pa") Zoning District, consisting of a total of approximately 391 acres.

POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
The Putt Comers Planning Corridor Land Use Plan analyzed the desirability of this area for commercial and industrial development, and disclosed the potential adverse environmental effects, prescribed mitigation for such development, and further established performance criteria for future development in the corridor so as to facilitate appropriate development. This land use plan encourages growth and development in the Putt Comers Corridor and such growth inducement may potentially impact the Town and Village in the following areas:

• Geology

• Surface and ground water quality and/or quantity

• Air resources

• Terrestrial and aquatic ecology

• Transportation and traffic patterns within area

• Community services and infrastructure

• Demography of area

• Cultural resources

Copies of the DGEIS, FEGIS, and SEQR Findings Statements, (February, 1995) are available at the following locations:

Town of New Paltz

Post Office Box 550

1 Veteran Drive

New Paltz, NY 12561-0550

(845) 256-0100, Clerk

(845) 255-0102, Building Inspector

Village of New Paltz

Post Office Box 877

25 Plattekill Avenue

New Paltz, NY 12561-0877

(845) 256-255-0130, Clerk

(845) 255-3055, Building Inspector

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) reveals that development of South Putt Comers Road could occur without significant impact to community character. In general, the same conclusion is reached regarding impacts to the natural environment, however, it is assumed that this will be addressed more closely during site plan review for individual projects. Development of North Putt Comers Road should take into consideration the existing residential land use. Therefore, compatible use is another important factor.

For the Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement (FGEIS), a project goal was established to maximize positive impact and minimize environmental and community character impact. To advance this goal, the following additional parameters were established:

Traffic volume should be limited to approximately 1628 peak trips within the corridor to avoid widening of Putt Comers Road to four lanes at a cost of $5 million.

Development of individual sites with septic systems is not expected to attract new development to the community. Sewer systems will be required to enhance the potential for successfully attracting development for the corridor. Available sewer capacity is currently limited to 50,000 g.p.d. on a first come, first serve basis. Expansion of sewage treatment plant would cost approximately $5.5 million.

Development guidelines and thresholds will control the physical character of new development.

The community water supply from the adequate, based on per person water I Paltz.

New York City System appears to be use data provided by the Town of New.

Final impact analysis reveals that office uses would result in a higher net fiscal benefit than the other development options. It also has less demand on the sewer system than light industrial and residential uses. Therefore, office development and certain light industrial development with comparable Real Property Tax benefits should be distributed in the corridor. Based on an allocation of 50,000 g.p.d. excess sewer capacity to the corridor, approximately 1,045,000 gsf office could be developed in the Town and approximately 245,000 gsf office in the Village. If residential development is considered more appropriate for the Village, then single-family residential on septic systems should be considered with approximately 1.29 million gsf office in the Town.

If the sewage treatment plant is expanded, then total development could increase to approximately 1,124,000 gsf office in the Town and approximately 530 high density multi-family residential units could be developed in the Village. This would result in a maximum fiscal benefit without exceeding roadway improvement parameters. When considering the overall function of the Village portion of the corridor and the remaining Erman lands, it may be appropriate to designate this area a PUD to allow a mix of residential and neighborhood/hamlet commercial development to support the needs of the area.

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Summary of Major Issues

1. Availability of water

2. Costs associated with sewer -and water supply

3. Provision of by-pass roads to avoid Main Street congestion

4. Potential widening of Putt Comers Road

5. Wetland avoidance

6. Cost of pesticide remediation

7. Zoning amendments

8. Vision for the corridor

New development will be managed to meet the intent of the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) and to ensure that development is functional, efficient, and attractive. To that end, SEQR parameters and site plan guidelines are important. The DGEIS covers many aspects of the Corridor's natural and human environment. As a result, SEQR allows the establishment of thresholds for the purpose of minimizing future SEQR review on site specific projects. If Type I and Unlisted actions fall within the thresholds established in this FGEIS the Lead Agency may issue a Negative Declaration on that basis. Prjects which exceed one or more of the thresholds may require further review.

Development guidelines establish a checklist of issues that must be addressed to be in accordance with the Putt Comers Road Corridor Development Plan. The development guidelines are a direct result of the SEQR process and can be used in combination with the SEQR review parameters to ensure the Town and Village that important site development issues that are outside of the SEQR process are being thoroughly reviewed.

The purpose of the plan is to encourage and guide growth in the Putt Comers Road corridor. In general, the plan will have a beneficial impact on the community over time through its recommendations for development type and density, preserving open space, and its provision for maximizing fiscal benefit.

The recommendations of the development plan, as provided in the DGEIS and FGEIS, \are based on the potential impacts that could result from development that is inconsistent with the plan for the corridor and the mitigation measures that can be employed to control or eliminate these impacts. Evaluation of potential impacts and mitigation led to the development of SEQR thresholds that will streamline the SEQR process by limiting future site-specific environmental review to those projects that exceed the established thresholds. Applicants will be required to provide the following information in order to provide the respective planning boards with a complete application package for site plan review.

Complete Application Minimum Requirements

No further SEQR documentation from the applicant will be necessary providing the parameters of the proposed project are below the established SEQR thresholds.

• Long Form EAF, Parts 1 & 2. The Planning Board may request Part 3 if one or more SEQR thresholds are surpassed.

• Location map at a minimum scale of 1" = 2000'

• Site Plan drawings that include the following information:

1. Drawn to scale between 1"=20' to 1"=50'

2. Property boundary lines and dimensions clearly labeled.

3. Topographic features with 2 foot contours.

4. Date, scale, North arrow.

5. Name of owner.

6. Name and seal of engineer or surveyor.

7. Names of adjoining property owners.

8. Zoning district.

9. Existing ponds and streams with NYSDEC water quality classification.

10. Wetlands as defined or mapped according to NYSDEC or Corps of Engineers.

11. 100 year flood plain.

12. Forested areas with general description of species.

13. Tree survey (7" or greater in diameter at 12" above ground.)

14. Rock outcrops.

15. Existing easements.

16. Proposed easements

17. Rights of way

18. Existing streets, roads, highways, rail or other rights of way.

19. Location, dimensions, and distances to property lines of existing structures

20. Existing deed restrictions.

21. Proposed restrictions and covenants

22. Location and use of each proposed building and/or structure(s)

23. Dimensions of each proposed building and/or structure(s).

24. Number of proposed bedrooms per unit if residential.

25. Distance to property lines of proposed building and/or structure (setbacks indicated)

26. Location, use, and ground area of any other land use.

27. Location of proposed streets and curbing.

28. Width of proposed streets.

29. Street elevations.

30. Location of off- street parking including handicapped parking spaces.

31. Dimensions of off- street parking

32. Capacity of off- street parking.

33. Location and dimensions of proposed loading berths.

34. Location of - proposed handicapped access ramp(s)

35. Location of proposed entrances and exits to public rig:-it:; of way.

36. Location of proposed driveways.

37. Traffic signals or signs.

38. Channelization

39. Acceleration and deceleration lanes.

40. Additional width of - streets.

41. Other devices necessary for traffic safety.

42. Location and dimensions of proposed open spaces, parks or recreation areas.

43. Location of proposed landscaping.

44. Species and size of proposed landscaping.

45. Location and design of buffer areas and/or screening devices.

46. Location of sidewalks, walkways, and any other areas of pedestrian use.

47. Location of handicapped access ramps.

48. Sidewalk specifications.

49. Location of existing and proposed water lines.

50. Location of existing and proposed sewer lines.

51. Location of existing and proposed poles and power lines.

52. Location of existing and proposed catch basins, storm sewers, and culverts.

53. Location of existing and proposed fire hydrants.

54. Location, type, and size of proposed lighting

55. Location and type of underground and/or above ground storage tanks.

56. Location of dumpster(s).

57. Drainage calculations for 25/50/100 year stOm1 water runoff .

58. Erosion and sedimentation control plan.

59. Measures for water quality control.

60. Lot coverage calculations. (buildings, structures. sidewalks, paved areas)

61. Location, size, and type of illumination of signs.

62. Elevations of proposed building(s)

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Consistent with social, economic and other essential considerations, to the maximum extent practicable, adverse environmental effects will be minimized or avoided by incorporating as conditions to the decision those mitigative measures which were identified as practicable in the Draft and Final GEIS and in the Findings Statement.

DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES

Development guidelines will be required to insure that development has a minimum impact on the natural environment and community. The following development guidelines are based on the assumptions that office development maximizes net fiscal benefit, traffic mitigation will be limited to intersection improvements, and 50,000+ g.p.d. sewer capacity will be available:

Development Density and Type:

• 100% office development not to exceed 1.29 million gsf

• 100% light industrial development not to exceed 746,000 gsf

Office development maximizes net fiscal benefit ($0.45/gsf in Town and $0.76/gsf in Village) and minimizes sewer system impact. High Density residential also has a high net fiscal benefit ($0.63/gsf) and, at build-out, would result in a higher total fiscal benefit than office development due to a more intensive use of the land (greater gsf). However, this alterative would require sewage treatment plant expansion. Corridor would support 1.22 million gsf office in Town and 128 single-family residential on septic in the Village without exceeding the traffic threshold. The net fiscal impact to the Village for 128 single-family homes is $178,000. Development of the Village with 245,000 gsf office space could yield $186,000, a difference of $8,000.

Structures:

• Size

Septic: Office and light industrial facilities not to exceed 10,000 gsf per building

Pressure Sewer: As dictated by site constraints and flow rates

Gravity Sewer: As dictated by site constraints.

• Height

Buildings shall not exceed 40 feet above grade in 1-1 Zone and 30 feet above grade in P-B Zone.

• Set Backs

Office -As dictated by FGEIS Table B-5. In addition: Minimum 100 feet from existing residences and residentially zoned land.

Light Industrial- As dictated by Table B-5. In addition: Minimum 100 feet from existing residences, residentially zoned land arid public facilities. .

Residential -As dictated by Table B-5.

Table B-5

Setback Specifications

* Lot frontages (width) do not apply to cul-de-sac lots

** A 100 foot setback will apply to any light industrial or office use that is adjacent to existing residences or residentially zoned land with the Village or Town.

Minimum Open Space:

Village = 50% open space per lot

Town = 65% open space per lot

Allow clustering of multi-building developments to preserve large pieces of contiguous open space.

Drainage and Erosion Control:

• Require compliance with drainage regulations established for the corridor.

• Utilize NYSDEC standards and guidelines for compliance with the General Construction Permit on projects involving 5 or more acres.

• Require that existing vegetation will be preserved wherever possible. The purpose of this is to reduce erosion potential. The limits of dealing and grubbing operations should be clearly marked in the field.

• Require construction to be sequenced, where appropriate, so that all exposed soils shall be graded, top-soiled and seeded as soon as construction operations permit. This includes areas that are to be re-graded and will not be subjected construction traffic. The purpose is to establish new lawn area as quickly as possible to reduce the amount of time disturbed soil is exposed to erosive forces.

• Require that staked hay bales and siltation fence be used at the base of slopes as necessary. Hay bale check dams should be installed in grass swales as appropriate, prior to grass establishment to collect sediment.

• Require filter inlets where appropriate. These consist of hay bales located around functioning drainage structures before the installation of the asphalt pavement and lawn establishment. The purpose is to filter sediments prior to runoff entering the drainage system.

• Depending on site-specific conditions, temporary sediment basins are sometimes constructed to store sediment laden surface runoff water so that most sediment will be deposited and held in the basis. The sediment shall be cleaned out as required when sediment has reached 50% of basin capacity.

• Require that topsoil stockpiles be stabilized by installing sediment control fence around perimeter of each topsoil stockpile.

• Require that all erosion control measures, as deemed necessary by the Town or Village, be implemented.

• Where a high water table is encountered (seasonal or permanent), require that appropriate construction/engineering techniques be utilized to mitigate the impact. Such techniques may include:

• Properly grading the site. Grades should slope away from ead1 building to send surface water away from the building.

• Utilizing foundation drains to capture subsurface water moving laterally between soil layers. Devices of various expense and complexity are employed to guide water away from foundation footings and into foundation drains.

• Protecting the bottom of the foundation, or slab, from upward movement of water by utilizing a layer of heavy grade gravel in combination with " rubber membrane placed beneath the slab. To alleviate water pressure buildup and consequent heaving of slabs perforated PVC pipe placed six to eight feet apart will act as underfloor drains.

• Placing a water permeable cushion in the form typically of gravel to mitigate the problems of frost action and consequent damage of walks, roads and underground pipes. A filter fabric designed and placed to restrict water movement can also be used in conjunction with the gravel. Well-constructed expansion and control joints will absorb movement of infrastructure that actually occurs.

Landscaping:

• Require plantings wherever natural vegetation in buffers is not sufficient to mitigate views. A low planted berm may also be appropriate. Density and species of plantings and berm dimensions should be evaluated on a case-by- case basis.

• Require plantings of trees, shrubs and other ground over on portions of the development parcel that will not be built upon but must be cleared for other reasons. Use native plant species wherever possible to blend in with existing vegetation.

• Prohibit mass clearing of development parcels.

• Require preservation of trees six inches diameter at breast height (d.b.h.) or above, wherever possible on the site. This can be accomplished by requiring a tree survey.

• Require planted parking islands in parking lots.

Circulation and Parking:

Portions of the corridor on South Putt Comers Road and in the Village would be best served by internal road systems to avoid individual curb cuts. Cul-de-sacs would also work in areas where an internal road is not practical. The Town and Village should develop a preferred collector road concept plan for the corridor.

• Require new development to generally conform to the roadway collector plan.

• Require shared access and parking where appropriate.

Foundation:

• Require soil borings to determine bearing loads and appropriate footings and to determine if there are shallow bedrock concerns.

• Wherever possible, avoid construction on areas of shallow bedrock and rock outcrop if construction cannot occur without blasting.

• If blasting must occur, require that procedures set forth in the Town and/or Village of New Paltz municipal codes and other procedures required by Town and/or Village officials be carried out to prevent hazardous situations or undue discomfort (e.g., noise, vibrations, smoke, dust} to residents of the municipalities.

Toxic Pesticide Residue:

• Require that all sites that are apparently comprised of old orchards or were once comprised of old orchards (includes new orchards where old trees once stood) undergo soil testing to determine soil toxicity. This should be done by procedures specified in 6 NYCRR Part 371 or as otherwise directed by NYSDEC.

• Require that the project sponsor undergo a remediation program, under the direction of NYSDEC for any site on which development is to occur and the toxicity levels of the soil exceed federal and state standards and are subsequently determined to be hazardous waste.

• All documentation relative to soil testing and remediation should be provided to the Town or Village planning boards for review.

Air Quality:

• Enforce Town and Village Zoning requirements with regard to light industrial uses (Town Zoning Section 140-9, p. 14025; Village Zoning Section 30.4).

• Require maintenance of project boundary forest and brush cover as a screen to trap fugitive dust emissions and prevent off-site release.

• Require minimization of disturbed areas by replanting or covering with mulch as soon as possible.

• Require placement of all removed topsoil into a topsoil storage area, which should be seeded with quick cover vegetation to prevent erosion.

• Require grading and graveling of all roadways along with periodic regrading compacting and replacement of gravel as needed.

• Require wetting of the unpaved roadway with water as needed.

• Upon completion of building construction, require upgrading of the road with pavement.

• Allow for modifications of site plan requirements to accommodate for special needs relative to potential pesticide soil contamination.

Habitat Preservation:

• Require a tree survey

• Require that mature, healthy trees be preserved wherever possible.

• Require that open space be preserved in its natural state.

• Allow wetland area to be included as open space and encourage preservation of both federal and state regulated wetland area.

• Require that landscaping plans incorporate native species of vegetation.

Wetland Preservation:

• Where soils data, aerial photographs and state wetland maps indicate the potential for wetlands, require the project sponsor to conduct a wetland delineation based on federal regulations and procedures (currently 1987 Corps Manual). A separate delineation may be required for state wetlands. This should be coordinated between the project sponsor and NYSDEC. However, state wetlands also require a federal delineation in order to determine federal jurisdiction.

• If above headwater or isolated wetland area is to be impacted and the impact is' less than one acre, the Corps will not require notification. The Town or Village should not require a letter from the Corps as this will unnecessarily slow the site plan review process and place unnecessary workload on the Corps. However, the Town and Village should require that the wetland delineation be approved by the Corps. This is typically referred to as a jurisdictional determination. (This recommendation is based on 1993 Corps policy regarding NWP #26. This recommendation shoul9 be modified as the Corps policies change.)

• Require any mitigation plans mandated by the Corps or NYSDEC to be incorporated into the site plan.

• Avoid granting site plan approval prior to receipt of permit from NYSDEC and/or the Corps for projects that will depend on or are likely to depend on the wetland approval for successful development.

• Require that wetland areas be protected by the appropriate legal mechanism. This will help to assure future open space preservation regardless of changes in state and federal wetland regulations. Encourage project sponsors to include non-wetland areas surrounding/adjacent to wetland as part of the preserved lands to recognize the wildlife species that use wetlands but require upland areas for breeding.

Traffic Improvements:

• Minor re-channelization and signal phasing and timing modifications to the Cherry Hill Road/Main Street intersection.

• Major channelization (widening) to a maximum of 4 lanes on a single approach and signal phasing and timing modifications at Putt Comers.

• Provision of appropriate signals at the DuBois/North Putt and South Putt/Route 32 intersections.

• Establish a legally sustainable Traffic Mitigation Program for the corridor based either on 1) capital plan to fund the capital requirements for road improvements associated with maximum build out; or 2) establish a limit/prorated distribution of development rights based on the existing road system carrying capacity.

• Require a traffic impact analysis for each development/project. The analysis should provide enough documentation to show that trip generation does not exceed SEQ~ thresholds (1.26 peak hour trips per 1000 gsf).

Land Use:

• At 1east a 100-foot buffer should be required between light industrial, warehousing, or office uses and residential uses. This buffer should remain in its natural state, if currently forested, or planted with trees and shrubs, that are indigenous to the area to provide adequate visual buffer.

• Existing Town and Village Zoning that prohibits any type of use that emits noxious or toxic fumes, smoke or dust, radiation, gas, noise, vibration or excessive light, or any combination of these elements which is dangerous and prejudicial to the public health, safety and general welfare- of the community (Town Zoning Section 140-9, p.14025) should be enforced in the corridor, especially when industrial uses abut residential areas.

• Revise existing Town and Village zoning requirements for open space to allow more intensive uses within lots of subdivided developments in return for preservation of common open space. This would only be applicable for the sewer options due to the need for open space within lots to support septic systems. This type of clustering would promote preservation of sensitive wetland areas and associated upland due to the costs and uncertainties of permitting.

Community Services:

Education:

• Projections of school age children should be made early in the site plan review process for residential developments so that school planners can evaluate potential needs.

• Office or light industrial uses adjacent to the school should incorporate sufficient buffers (minimum 100 feet) and plantings, as necessary, to eliminate potential impacts to the school, such as noise, traffic, and hazardous conditions.

• In addition to the buffer, adjacent uses should be fenced off the prevent student incursions.

Recreation:

• Require that office or light industrial development pay an appropriate recreation fee that can be pooled to create recreational facilities in populated areas of the Town and Village.

• Allow flexibility in setback requirements to allow cluster and other planned developments that can provide significant area for recreation opportunity.

Water Supply:

Developments with wells:

• Require pump tests to ensure adequate water supply is available and to determine the impact of draw-down on existing wells in the area. This is of particular concern for residential development on North Putt Comers Road.

• Require that adequate volume and pressure be maintained for fire suppression sprinklers.

• Require that water quality for each well be tested as required by the State or County Health Department and require that related permits are obtained.

• Require water saving fixtures.

Developments with public water:

• Require the developer to obtain a water line connection permit from the County Health Department.

• Require water saving fixtures.

• Require all development in the corridor to be part of a water district if municipal water is available at the time.

Wastewater Disposal

Developments with septic systems:

• Require test pits and percolation tests, as specified by the County Health Department to determine the adequacy of the soil to accept and adequately treat wastewater from the development.

• Determine the location of the water table and bedrock and the potential for impacting on-site treatment.

• Require modifications to or restrict septic systems on lands that do not meet the criteria for standard system (poor drainage. shallow bedrock, high water table).

• Locate septic systems to prevent contamination of wells. At the developer's expense, require periodic testing of wells, particularly existing wells on North Putt Comers Road to be performed by an independent firm that reports directly to the Town or Village.

Developments with Sewers:

• Require developers to prepare an analysis of sewer needs and potential improvements (e.g., construction or upgrade of pump station, provision of grinder pumps, etc.}. Assuming 50,000 g.p.d. is available, development should not exceed 0.039 g.p.d./gsf.

• Require developers to obtain necessary permits for sewer connections.

• Require developers to work with the appropriate municipal engineers to form all improvements/connections. Developers may have to share in the cost of upgrading existing facilities at the discretion of the Town and Village.

Aesthetics:

• Maintain existing vegetation buffers between North Putt Comers Road and the NYS Thruway.

• At least a 100 foot buffer should be required between light industrial, R&D, warehousing. or office uses and residential uses. This buffer should remain in its natural state, if currently forested, or planted with trees and shrubs, that are indigenous to the area, to provide adequate visual buffer.

• Preserve a landscaping and tree planting plan to beautify the project.

• Incorporate storm drainage design into landscaping plans to create visual assets for the site.

• Limit Building height to 40 feet above grade in 1-1 Zone and 30 feet above grade in P-B Zone to be consistent with surrounding development and prevent visual impact to the NYS Thruway

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• Lighting in new development should not impact adjacent uses. Projects should adhere to current Town and Village lighting regulations.

Noise:

• Existing Town and Village Zoning that prohibits any type of use that emits noxious or toxic fumes, smoke or dust, radiation, gas, noise, vibration or excessive light, or any combination of these elements M...which is dangerous and prejudicial to the public health, safety and general welfare" of the community (Town Zoning Section 140-9, p.14025) should be enforced in the corridor, especially when industrial uses abut residential areas.

• Require a noise impact study when the proposed development will result in activities, other than normal traffic but including heavy truck traffic, that may produce noise levels that may exceed 75 decibels at the adjoining property line (e.g., sirens, whistles, equipment operation, delivery trucks, and as enumerated in the Village Municipal Code -Chapter 68, Section 68.4) and the development occurs adjacent to residential development and/or a buffer zone.

• Allow less restrictive noise regulations for development on South Putt Comers Road where new development does not abut existing residential development or the high school.

• Require construction equipment to be properly equipped with mufflers and restrict outdoor construction activity to normal working hours (7 AM to 7 PM) where development occurs adjacent to existing residential development and their buffer zones. Outdoor construction on weekends should be restricted to the hours of 8 AM to 7 PM.

• If adjacent to residential or school properties, noise impact from project not to exceed 3 decibels over the daytime and nighttime ambient noise levels.

• If adjacent to residential properties, project will not result in significant nighttime truck traffic.