Hamilton Green. Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)

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1 Hamilton Green Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) June 2017

2 HAMILTON GREEN DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (DEIS) June 14, 2017 Lead Agency: SEQRA Classification: City of White Plains Common Council Type I Action Project Location: 200 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, NY Petitioner: Project Sponsors: WP Mall Realty, LLC c/o Exclusive Management 35 West Street, Suite 202 Spring Valley, NY SWD II LLC 168 A Irving Avenue, Suite 200K Port Chester, New York Contact: Ken Narva Phone: (914) WP Mall Realty, LLC c/o Exclusive Management 35 West Street, Suite 202 Spring Valley, NY Prepared by: DEIS Acceptance Date: DEIS Public Hearing Date: AKRF, Inc. 34 South Broadway, Suite 401 White Plains, New York Contact: Nanette Bourne Phone: (914) DEIS Written Comment Date: Written comments on the Draft EIS will be accepted until, or until 10 days following the close of the Public Hearing, whichever is later. The comment period may be extended at the discretion of the City of White Plains Common Council.

3 This document is the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Hamilton Green. Copies are available for review at the office of the Lead Agency. A copy of this document has also been made available on the Internet at the following address:. DEIS Preparer: Legal Counsel: Lead Planner/Designer: Traffic Consultant: Site/Civil Engineering: AKRF, Inc. 34 South Broadway, Suite 401 White Plains, NY Phone: (914) Cuddy & Feder LLP 445 Hamilton Avenue, 14th Floor White Plains, New York Phone: (914) Street-Works Development 168 A Irving Avenue, Suite 200K Port Chester, New York Phone: (914) Kimley-Horn 1 North Lexington Ave, Suite 1575 White Plains, NY Phone: (646) AKRF, Inc. 34 South Broadway, Suite 401 White Plains, NY Phone: (914)

4 Table of Contents Executive Summary... S-1 1: Project Description A. Introduction B. Location and Site Definition C. Description of the Proposed Action Conceptual Development Plan Food + Craft Hall The Via Hamilton Green Open Space Resident Amenities Site Access, Parking, and Circulation Street Character Infrastructure and Utilities Sustainability Construction Phasing Proposed Rezoning D. Purpose and Need and Benefits E. Required Approvals : Land Use, Zoning, Public Policy A. Introduction and Summary of Findings B. Land Use Existing Conditions Future Without the Proposed Action Potential Impacts As A Result of the Proposed Action Mitigation Measures C. Zoning Existing Conditions Future Without the Proposed Action Potential Impacts As A Result of the Proposed Action Allowable Uses Bulk Regulations Design Guidelines Parking Regulations Procedure for Designation Affordable Housing Mitigation Measures D. Public Policy TOC-1

5 Existing Conditions Revisions of the 1997 Comprehensive Plan City of White Plains White Plains Open Space Inventory White Plains Complete Streets Policy Westchester County s Patterns for Westchester Westchester White Plains Transit District Strategic Plan (2016) Future Without the Proposed Action Potential Impacts of the Proposed Action Revisions of the 1997 Comprehensive Plan City of White Plains White Plains Open Space Inventory White Plains Complete Streets Policy Westchester County s Patterns for Westchester Westchester White Plains Transit District Strategic Plan (2016) Consideration of Whether Adoption of Td-1 District May Be Spot Zoning Mitigation Measures : Visual and Community Character A. Introduction and Summary of Findings B. Visual Analysis Methodology Existing Conditions Description of the Site Description of the Surrounding Area Existing Views Towards the Site Additional Resources Future Without the Proposed Action Potential Impacts of the Proposed Action The Site Vantage Point Analysis Vantage Point D: A Midblock Crossing On Renaissance Square Between Main Street S/NR Listed S/NR Eligible Public Parks C. Shadows Analysis Existing Conditions Future Without the Proposed Action Potential Impacts of the Proposed Action March 21/September June December Conclusion D. Mitigation Measures : Cultural Resources A. Introduction and Summary of Findings B. Existing Conditions TOC-2

6 Archaeological Resources Architectural Resources Site Study Area C. Future Without the Proposed Action D. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Action Archaeological Resources Architectural Resources Site Study Area E. Mitigation : Geology, Soils, and Topography A. Introduction and Summary of Findings B. Existing Conditions Soils Geology Topography Groundwater C. Future Without the Proposed Action D. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Action Conceptual Development Plan E. Mitigation Measures : Vegetation and Wildlife A. Introduction and Summary of Findings B. Existing Conditions Vegetation Threatened and Endangered Species C. Future Without the Proposed Action D. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Action Construction Period Impacts Operational Impacts E. Mitigation Measures : Socioeconomic and Fiscal Impacts A. Introduction and Summary of Findings B. Existing Conditions Demographic Overview Population Households and Housing Trends Income Trends Property Taxes and Fees C. Future Without the Proposed Action Demographic Conditions Fiscal Conditions D. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Action Demographic Conditions TOC-3

7 Projected Property Tax Revenue Residential Commercial Parking Taxes Generated By Hamilton Green White Plains Public Schools Projected Sales Tax Revenue Projected Fees Anticipated Effects On Downtown Retail Market Measures of Economic Impact from Construction Value of Construction Employment and Economic Effects E. Mitigation Measures : Community Facilities A. Introduction and Summary of Findings B. Existing Conditions Police Bureau Fire Bureau Emergency Medical Services City Hall Services Public Education Enrollment Budget Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Solid Waste and Recycling C. Future Without the Proposed Action Police Fire Emergency Services Public Education Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Solid Waste and Recycling D. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Action Police Bureau Fire Bureau Emergency Services Public Education Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Solid Waste E. Mitigation Emergency Services Public Education Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Solid Waste and Recycling : Infrastructure and Utilities A. Introduction and Summary of Findings TOC-4

8 B. Existing Conditions Water Supply Sanitary Sewer C. Future Without the Proposed Action Water Supply Sanitary Sewer D. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Action Water Supply Sanitary Sewer E. Mitigation Measures Water Supply Sanitary Sewer : Stormwater Management A. Introduction and Summary of Findings B. Existing Conditions C. Future Without the Proposed Action D. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Action E. Mitigation Measures : Energy Use A. Introduction and Summary of Findings B. Existing Conditions C. Future Without the Proposed Action D. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Action E. Mitigation Measures : Traffic and Transportation A. Introduction B. Existing Conditions Study Area and Data Collection Program Roadway and Intersection Characteristics Hamilton Avenue Main Street Barker Avenue/Water Street North Broadway (Nys Route 22) Mlk Blvd North Lexington Avenue Bank Street/Ferris Avenue Traffic Operating Conditions Identification of the Peak Hours Capacity Analysis Methodology Existing Operating Conditions Public Transportation Pedestrian and Non-Motorized Infrastructure C. Future Without the Proposed Action Traffic Conditions D. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Action TOC-5

9 Trip Generation Trip Distribution Traffic Assignment Peak Hour Traffic Conditions Proposed Action Traffic Improvements Potential Pedestrian and Transit Impacts : Air Quality A. Introduction and Summary of Findings B. Pollutants for Analysis Carbon Monoxide Nitrogen Oxides, Vocs, and Ozone Lead Respirable Particulate Matter Pm10 and Pm Sulfur Dioxide C. Air Quality Regulations, Standards, and Benchmarks National and State Air Quality Standards NAAQS Attainment Status and State Implementation Plans Determining the Significance of Air Quality Impacts D. Methodlogy Stationary Source Analysis Mobile Source Screening Analysis CO Screening Criteria E. Existing Conditions F. Future Without the Proposed Action G. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Actions Stationary Source Screening Analysis Mobile Source Screening Analysis Los Screening Analysis Capture Criteria Screening Analysis Volume Threshold Screening H. Mitigation Measures : Noise A. Introduction B. Noise Fundamentals and Methodology Noise Fundamentals General Effects A -Weighted Sound Level (Dba) Community Response to Changes in Noise Levels Noise Descriptors Used in Impact Assessment Noise Standards and Impact Criteria New York State Department of Environmental Conservation City of White Plains Noise Ordinance Project Impact Criteria Methodology Mobile Source Noise Methodlogy C. Existing Conditions TOC-6

10 Site Description Selection of Noise Receptor Locations Existing Noise Level Measurements Equipment Used for Noise Monitoring Results of Measurements D. The Future Without the Proposed Action E. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Action Future With the Proposed Action Noise Levels At the Hamilton Green Residences F. Mitigation : Hazardous Materials A. Introduction And Summary Of Findings B. Existing Conditions Topography And Subsurface Conditions Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) C. Future Without The Proposed Action D. Potential Impacts Of The Proposed Project E. Mitigation Measures : Wind Analysis A. Introduction and Summary of Findings B. Wind Study Fundamentals Site and Building Information Pedestrian Wind Criteria Background C. Existing Wind Conditions D. Future Without the Proposed Action E. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Action F. Mitigation : Construction A. Introduction and Summary of Findings B. Construction Schedule Project Phasing C. Construction Period Impacts and Mitigation Traffic and Transportation Air Quality Diesel Emissions Noise Blasting and Subsurface Investigations Construction Management Protocol D. Conclusion : Alternatives A. Introduction and Summary of Findings B. Alternative 1: No Action Alternative Land Use, Zoning, and Public Policy Visual and Community Character TOC-7

11 Cultural Resources Geology, Soils and Topography Vegetation and Wildlife Socioeconomic and Fiscal Impacts Community Facilities Infrastructure and Utilities Stormwater Management Energy Usage (Electricity and Gas) Traffic and Transportation Air Quality Noise Hazardous Materials Wind Analysis Construction C. Alternative 2: Development Under Existing Zoning Traffic and Transportation Conclusion D. Alternative 3: Re-Use of Existing Site Building Socioeconomic and Fiscal Impacts Traffic and Transportation Conclusion E. Alternative 4: Lower Density Alternative Land Use, Zoning, and Public Policy Visual and Community Character Cultural Resources Geology, Soils and Topography Vegetation and Wildlife Socioeconomic and Fiscal Impacts Community Facilities Emergency Services White Plains Public Schools Open Space Solid Waste Infrastructure and Utilities Stormwater Management Energy Usage (Electricity and Gas) Traffic and Transportation Air Quality Noise Hazardous Materials Wind Analysis Construction F. Alternative 5: At-Grade Open Space Socioeconomic and Fiscal Impacts Community Facilities Open Space TOC-8

12 Energy Usage (Electricity and Gas) Traffic and Transportation G. Potential Off-Site Improvements Hamilton Avenue Complete Street (South) Barker Avenue/Mlk Blvd Corner (North West) Mlk Blvd Complete Street (West) Mlk Blvd Protected Bike Lane (West) New Street (West Across Mlk Blvd) Community Murals Wayfinding TOD Placemaking : Mitigation A. Land Use, Zoning and Public Policy B. Visual and Community Character C. Cultural Resources D. Geology, Soils and Topography E. Vegetation and Wildlife F. Socioeconomic and Fiscal Impacts G. Community Facilities Emergency Services Public Education Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Solid Waste and Recycling H. Infrastructure and Utilities Water Supply Sanitary Sewer I. Stormwater Management J. Energy Usage (Electricity and Gas) K. Traffic and Transportation L. Air Quality M. Noise N. Hazardous Materials O. Wind Analysis P. Construction : Sustainability A. Introduction and Summary of Findings B. Energy Use and Conservation : Growth Inducing Impacts : Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Resources : Unavoidable Adverse Impacts TOC-9

13 Appendix A SEQRA Documents Appendix B Zoning Petition and Conceptual Development Plan Appendix C Correspondence Appendix D Community Facilities Appendix E Natural Resources Appendix F Stormwater Management Appendix G Traffic Impact Study Appendix H Noise Appendix I Hazardous Materials Appendix J Wind TOC-10

14 List of Tables 1-1 Involved and Interested Agencies Comparison of Allowable Uses Comparison of Bulk Regulations for the Existing B-2; Adjacent Rm-0.35, CB-3 and CB-4; and Proposed TD-1 Zoning Districts Tree Inventory Population Trends 2010 to Housing Characteristics Median Household Income Property Taxes Property Taxes Property Taxes Total Population to Be Generated By Hamilton Green Projected Tax Revenues Annual Sales Taxes Generated By Hamilton Green Economic Benefits from Construction Hamilton Green CDP White Plains Public School District Enrollment White Plains School District Expenditure Summary White Plains School District Revenue Summary New York State Recreation Facility Design Guidelines Existing Park Facilities Relative to NYS Recreation Facility Design Guidelines White Plains Citywide Publicly Accessible Open Space Resources within A ½-Mile of the Site Existing Proximate Park Facilities Relative to the NYS Recreation Facility Design Guidelines within the ½-Mile Study Area Existing Solid Waste Generation Projected Students for Hamilton Green Park Area within the ½-Mile Study Area with the Proposed Action TOC-11

15 8-11 Solid Waste Generation Water Service Supply Adjacent Sanitary Sewers CDP Preliminary Domestic Water Demand Adjacent Storm Drains Site Coverage Water Quality Summary Water Quantity Summary Los Criteria for Signalized Intersections Los Criteria for Unsignalized Intersections Existing Conditions Los Analysis Vicinity Developments Existing and No-Build Conditions Los Analysis Proposed Development Peak-Hour Vehicular Traffic Volumes Proposed Development Peak-Hour Non-Auto Volumes No-Build and Build Conditions Los Analysis No-Build and Build With Mitigation Conditions Los Analysis National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Representative Monitored Ambient Air Quality Data Common Noise Levels Average Ability to Perceive Changes in Noise Levels Noise Monitoring Sites Existing Noise Levels At Noise Receptor Sites (Dba) Future No Action Noise Levels (Dba) Future with Action Noise Levels (Dba) Typical Noise Emission Levels for Construction Equipment Summary of Alternatives Analyzed Alternatives Peak-Hour Trip Comparison Alternatives Level-of-Service Table Projected Incremental Tax Revenues Resulting from the Lower Density Alternative As Compared to the Hamilton Green CDP Lower Density Alternative Domestic Water Demand TOC-12

16 List of Figures 1-1 Project Location 1-2 Hamilton Green 1-3 3D Conceptual Development Plan 1-4 CDP in Context 1-5 Hamilton Green Public Platform 1-6 CPD Platform Levels 1-7 Existing Versus Proposed Conditions 1-8 CDP Public Open Space 1-9 CDP Resident Open Space 1-10 CDP Building Coverage at Street 1-11 CDP Building Coverage Above Podium 1-12 CDP Sidewalk Plan 1-13 Elements of MLK Sidewalk Plaza 1-14 Elements of Hamilton Green 1-15 Hamilton Green Stepped Park 1-16 Elements of Food + Craft Hall 1-17 Primary Components of the Via 1-18 Primary Components of the Via 1-19 Elements of the Via 1-20 Resident Amenities 2-1 Existing Land Use 2-2 Existing Zoning 3-1 Photograph Key 3-2 Photographs 3-3 Photographs 3-4 Photographs TOC-13

17 3-5 Photographs 3-6 Photographs 3-7 Photographs 3-8 Photographs 3-9 Photographs 3-10 Photographs 3-11 Photographs 3-12 Photographs 3-13 Photographs 3-14 Photographs 3-15 Photographs 3-16 Photographs 3-17 Vantage Points Photo Key Map 3-18 Vantage Point A Photo Simulation 3-19 Vantage Point B Photo Simulation 3-20 Vantage Point C Photo Simulation 3-21 Vantage Point D Photo Simulation 3-22 Vantage Point E Photo Simulation 3-23 Vantage Point F Photo Simulation 3-24 Vantage Point G Photo Simulation 3-25 Vantage Point H Photo Simulation 3-26 Vantage Point I Photo Simulation 3-27 Vantage Point J Photo Simulation 3-28 Shadows Analysis March 21 / Sept 21 8:36 AM 3-29 Shadows Analysis March 21 / Sept 21 11:30 AM 3-30 Shadows Analysis March 21 / Sept 21 2:30 PM 3-31 Shadows Analysis March 21 / Sept 21 5:29 PM 3-32 Shadows Analysis June 21 6:57 AM 3-33 Shadows Analysis June 21 11:00 AM 3-34 Shadows Analysis June 21 3:00 PM 3-35 Shadows Analysis June 21 7:01 PM 3-36 Shadows Analysis December 21 8:51 AM TOC-14

18 3-37 Shadows Analysis December 21 10:00 AM 3-38 Shadows Analysis December 21 1:00 PM 3-39 Shadows Analysis December 21 2:53 PM 5-1 Soils 5-2 Topography 6-1 Flood Hazard Areas 6-2 New York State Regulatory Wetlands and Water Quality Classifications 6-3 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory 7-1 Study Area 8-1 Community Facilities 8-2 Open Space 12-1 Study Locations 12-2 Weekday AM Peak Hour Existing Conditions 12-3 Weekday PM Peak Hour Existing Conditions 12-4 Saturday Mid-day Peak Hour Existing Conditions 12-5 Bee-Line Bus Routes within Study Area 12-6 Bike Routes 12-7 Weekday AM Peak Hour - Vicinity Development Volumes 12-8 Weekday PM Peak Hour - Vicinity Development Volumes 12-9 Saturday Mid-day Peak Hour - Vicinity Development Volumes Weekday AM Peak Hour - Grown Volumes Weekday PM Peak Hour - Grown Volumes Saturday Mid-day Peak Hour - Grown Volumes Weekday AM Peak Hour No-Build Conditions Weekday PM Peak Hour No-Build Conditions Saturday Mid-day Peak Hour No-Build Conditions Proposed Pedestrian and Bike Lane Improvements Project Trip Arrival Distributions Project Trip Departure Distributions Weekday AM Peak Hour - Net Project Generated Trips Weekday PM Peak Hour - Net Project-Generated Trips Saturday Mid-day Peak Hour - Net Projected-Generated Trips TOC-15

19 12-22 Weekday AM Peak Hour Build Conditions Weekday PM Peak Hour Build Conditions Saturday Mid-day Peak Hour Build Conditions Weekday AM Peak Hour - Pedestrian Volumes Weekday PM Peak Hour - Pedestrian Volumes Saturday Mid-day Peak Hour - Pedestrian Volumes 14-1 Noise Measurement Locations 15-1 Property Details 16-1 Distribution of Wind Speed and Direction (Blowing from) Westchester County Airport ( ) 16-2 Typical Wind Flow Patterns 16-3 High Wind Speeds Around the Existing Building South of the Site 16-4 Increased Wind Activity Around Hamilton Green 16-5 Key Pedestrian Areas around Hamilton Green 16-6 Wind Control Examples for Main Entrances, Building Corners, and Semi-Public Open Space 17-1 Construction Truck Routes 18-1 Alternative 4: Lower Density Alternative 18-2 Lower Density Alternative: In Context 18-3 Lower Density Alternative: Open Space 18-4 Lower Density Alternative: Open Space 18-5 Lower Density Alternative: Building Coverage at Street 18-6 Lower Density Alternative: Building Coverage above Podium 18-7 Lower Density Alternative: Sidewalk Plan 18-8 Weekday AM Peak Hour - Lower Density Net Project Generated Trips 18-9 Weekday PM Peak Hour - Lower Density Net Project-Generated Trips Saturday Mid-day Peak Hour - Lower Density Net Projected-Generated Trips Weekday AM Peak Hour Lower Density Build Conditions Weekday PM Peak Hour Lower Density Build Conditions Saturday Mid-day Peak Hour Lower Density Build Conditions Increased Wind Activity Around Lower Density Alternative Alternative 5: At-Grade Open Space 21-1 Potential Barker Avenue/ MLK Boulevard Improvements TOC-16