DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

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1 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR VILLAGE VIEW ESTATES VILLAGE OF WARWICK, ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK Garling Associates November 21, 2006 Date of Complete Filing: December 4, 2006 Village View, LLC c/o Crown Construction 4 Fosse Court Airmont, NY

2 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (DEIS) VILLAGE VIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION VILLAGE OF WARWICK, ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK PROJECT NAME: Village View Estates Subdivision LOCATION: Locust Street and Woodside Drive, Warwick, New York Tax map parcels: Section 201, Block 1, Lots 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 2 (Village) Section 31, Block 2, Lot 85.2 Section 43, Block 1, Lot 3 (Town of Warwick) LEAD AGENCY: VILLAGE OF WARWICK PLANNING BOARD Village Hall, P.O. Box 369 Warwick, New York (845) contact: George Aulen, Chairman APPLICANT/SPONSOR: Crown Construction 4 Fosse Court Airmont, New York (845) contact: Robert Silber DOCUMENT PREPARERS: DEIS Preparation, Land Use, Flora/Fauna, Planning, Demographics: Preparer Primary Contact: Garling Associates 301 Main Street Suite A Goshen, New York (845) contact: Leslie Dotson x 204 Wetland Consultants: Engineering: Robert Torgersen Rother Engineering 3 Main Drive 206 Pine Island Turnpike Nanuet, New York Warwick, New York (845) (845) contact: Peter Torgersen contact: Kirk Rother Cultural Resources: Traffic: Tracker Archeology Services, Inc John Collins Engineers 62 Pickerel Road 11 Bradhurst Avenue Monroe, New York Hawthorne, New York (845) (914) contact: Alfred Cammisa contact: Philip Grealey 1

3 DATE SUBMITTED: November 2, 2006 DATE OF ACCEPTANCE RESOLUTION: November 16, 2006 DATE OF DETERMINATION OF COMPLETENESS: November 21, 2006 DATE OF COMPLETE FILING: December 4, 2006 DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING (JOINT SEQR AND SUBDIVISION HEARING): January 18, 2007 COMMENT DUE DATE: January 29, 2007, or Ten days after the close of the public hearing (whichever is later)

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. SUMMARY OF ACTION A. Description of the Action B. Required Approvals and Permits C. Summary of Existing Conditions, Anticipated Impacts, and Proposed Mitigation Measures D. Summary of Project Alternatives Considered in the DEIS E. Summary of Adverse and Beneficial Impacts of Proposed Action II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTION A. Introduction B. Site Description Location, size, and zoning and tax lot number(s) C. Existing character of site and surrounding area D. Brief history of former site uses, previous land use approvals & land use issues E. Easements F. Site Location Relative to Specific Features and Land Uses G. Project History H. Involved and Interested Agencies and Required Approvals I. Interested Parties J. Project Description: K. Preliminary Draft Concept Plan: Site access, zoning and capacity of present infrastructure to accommodate the proposed development L. Purpose and Need M. Design and Layout N. Construction Scheduling and Project Phasing III. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING: EXISTING CONDITIONS, ANTICIPATED IMPACTS AND PROPOSED MITIGATION A. Land Use, Planning and Zoning Land Use a) Existing conditions b) Potential impacts c) Mitigation Measures B. Planning and Zoning a) Existing Conditions (1) Land use plans & zoning regulations for site & surrounding area b) Village/Town Master Plan recommendations c) Others (County Plan) Potential Impacts a) Project consistency with land use regulations & articulated land use policies Mitigation Measures C. Soils, Geology, and Topography Existing Conditions a) Surface and Subsurface Geology b) Soil percolation tests for classification & evaluation of existing soils for use for proposed stormwater basins

5 c) Deep soil hole testing for all roadways, utility rights-of-way, & within detention basins (1) One sample every 200 feet d) Other pertinent soil information e) Specify if blasting is anticipated; quantify as practicable Potential Impacts a) Likelihood of blasting or hydraulic hammer b) Grading Impacts: (1) Grading, Cut and Fill (2) Retaining walls (3) Discuss Impacts of Long Term Residential Use of Site (4) Construction-related Siltation and Water Quality Impacts to On-site and Adjacent Wetlands and Floodplain (5) Other Potential for Erosion c) Mitigation Measures (1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (2) Description of any other Site Remedial Activities D. Surface and Groundwater Existing Conditions a) Drainage Study of Existing On-site Conditions (1) Existing Drainage Patterns b) Stream Classifications c) Wetland Areas d) Floodplain Areas e) Discharge Points of Existing Drainage f) Downstream Drainage Infrastructure g) Classification Information on all Watercourses & Waterbodies Directly Adjacent to Site h) Federal Jurisdictional Determination i) Quantify Disturbances to Watercourses & Wetland Impacts a) A drainage analysis of the developed on-site conditions (1) Stormwater Runoff Quantity and Quality Impacts (2) Peak Discharge Rates for the 2-, 10-, 25- and 100-Year Storms (3) Water Quality Certification; Other Impacts of Site Runoff (4) A soils report (5) Access & maintenance of stormwater basins Mitigation Measures a) Erosion Control Measures during and after construction to maintain water quality.60 b) Phase II Compliant Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan c) Maintenance programs E. Wetlands Delineation and mapping of existing Federal and other jurisdictional wetlands on and within 100 feet of or downstream from the site, if applicable a) Geographical area b) Wetland type c) Description of wetland/watercourse and adjacent buffer area functions d) Short-and long-term impacts on site and neighboring wetlands

6 e) Sedimentation and other water quality impacts f) Construction related and long-term impacts g) Increased flooding potential Mitigation Measures a) Wetland Mitigation Plan as may be required F. Wastewater Management Existing Conditions a) Existing Village sanitary sewer capacity b) Future Capacity of Sewer Plant without the Project c) Capacity of wastewater transmission lines, pump stations, and all facilities serving site Projected usage figures from the project a) Include location, size, etc. for proposed pump stations, if necessary Mitigation Measures G. Water Supply Describe the existing capacity of the Village water system and project usage figures from the site a) Future Capacity of the Water Supply without the Project b) Water supply transmission line capacity, pump stations, & all facilities serving Site Projected usage figures from the project a) Include location, size, etc., for proposed pump station, if needed b) Fire flows and water pressure H. Stormwater Management; Flooding Pre- and Post-development Analysis of the Stormwater Drainage Required Stormwater Management for the Site Flooding and Stormwater Management Issues Downgradient of Site, Proposed Mitigation Compliance with Phase II Stormwater Regulations I. Vegetation Existing Conditions a) Woody and Herbaceous species; Threatened, Endangered or Rare Plant Species on or within 100 feet of Site; Characterize Typical Plants Expected or Observed On-site b) Species abundance, location, approximate age/size and condition c) Value to wildlife. (Identify if native species) d) Screening vegetation Impacts a) Modifications to existing Vegetative Patterns b) Fertilizer & Pesticide Impacts c) Changes in Habitat Value & Extent of Native Cover vs. Introduced Species d) Need for Screening Vegetation Mitigation Measures a) Landscape Plan b) Use of native Vegetation to reduce Fertilizer/Pesticide needs c) Other J. Wildlife Existing Conditions

7 a) Identify Resident & Migratory Species, On-site Threatened, Rare, Endangered or Nuisance Species (1) Classify On-site Wildlife Communities (2) Characterize Animals Expected or Observed on Site Impacts a) Loss of habitat b) Change of Habitat, increase in Nuisance Species c) Degradation of Wetlands and Watercourses Mitigation Measures K. Traffic and Transportation: Existing Conditions a) Existing Road Network b) Manual traffic survey conditions c) Weekday AM peak conditions d) Weekday PM peak conditions e) Explanation of Levels of Service Signalized Intersections (1) Levels of Service Unsignalized Intersections f) Analysis of peak conditions Future Traffic Conditions: with and without the project a) Weekday AM peak conditions b) Weekday PM peak conditions c) Site-generated traffic d) Analysis of peak conditions e) Summary and Conclusions f) Evaluation of Sight Distances at Proposed Road Intersections g) Accident History (1) Location (2) Date, Time (3) Type of accident, number with injuries (4) Probable cause, number of vehicles involved (5) Road Conditions h) Public Transportation i) Other Issues j) Future Road Connections with Adjoining Properties Potential Impacts a) Public Transportation b) Pedestrian Traffic c) Sight Lines for Proposed Intersections d) Requested Waivers e) Alternate Access Mitigation Measures a) Improvements b) Timing of Improvements Relative to Site Development L. Visual Resources Existing Conditions a) Views of Site from Area Roads; Impacts b) Other Impacts

8 a) Analysis of Altered Views b) Lighting Impacts Mitigation Measures M. Construction Impacts Existing Conditions Potential Construction Impacts - Internal & External a) Noise b) Dust c) Traffic d) Other Mitigation N. Demography Existing Conditions Proposed development; Impacts Mitigation measures O. Community Services School District a) Existing Conditions b) Impacts c) Mitigation Measures Police Protection a) Existing Conditions b) Impacts c) Mitigation Measures Courts a) Existing Conditions b) Impacts c) Mitigation Measures Fire Protection a) Existing Conditions b) Impacts c) Mitigation Measures Ambulance Corps: a) Existing Conditions b) Impacts c) Mitigation Measures Hospitals and Health Care Facilities a) Existing Conditions b) Impacts c) Mitigation Measures Utilities (Electric, Telephone, Gas) a) Existing Conditions, Impacts, Mitigation Measures Solid Waste Disposal a) Existing Conditions b) Impacts c) Mitigation Measures Recreational facilities a) Existing Conditions

9 b) Impacts c) Mitigation Measures P. Fiscal Analysis Existing Conditions of Current Tax Revenue a) Village of Warwick b) Town of Warwick/Orange County/Other Districts c) School district Impacts of tax revenue/cost of project to the Village a) Village of Warwick b) Town of Warwick/Orange County/Other Districts c) School district d) Other special districts (proposed or potential new districts) Mitigation measures a) As necessary Q. Cultural Resources Existing Conditions a) Potential resources on & adjacent to Site listed on the National or State Historic Registers b) Conduct Stage 1A (and 1B if necessary) cultural resources survey of the site Impacts Mitigation Measures IV. ALTERNATIVES A. No Action Alternative B. Previous subdivision layout connecting to Woodside Drive C. Previous Proposal for Annexation, Purchase of Development Rights V. ADVERSE IMPACTS THAT CANNOT BE AVOIDED VI. IRRETREIVABLE AND IRREVERSIBLE COMMITMENT OF RESOURCES VII. GROWTH INDUCING IMPACTS VIII. EFFECTS ON USE AND CONSERVATION OF ENERGY IX. SOURCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY X. APPENDICES Appendix A Scope Appendix B Correspondence Appendix C Traffic Study Appendix D Demographics Appendix E Drainage Study Appendix F Cultural Resources Analysis Appendix G Soil Test Data TABLE OF EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 Existing Conditions Exhibit 2 Subdivision Plan Exhibit 3 Conceptual Overall Subdivision Plan Exhibit 4 Aerial View of Project Area Exhibit 5 Property Ownership by Applicant Exhibit 6 Existing Conditions

10 Exhibit 7 Site Area Zoning Map Village and Town of Warwick Exhibit 8 Conceptual Overall Subdivision Plan Exhibit 9 Village of Warwick Hydrogeologic Map Exhibit 10 Existing Soils and Slope Map Exhibit 11 Federal Wetlands Map Exhibit 12 Pre-Development Drainage Analysis Plan Exhibit 13 Post-Development Drainage Analysis Plan Exhibit 14 Wetland Disturbance Plan Exhibit 15 Sewer Service Map Exhibit 16 View of Successional Forest West of Site in Town of Warwick Exhibit 17 Ecological Communities on the Site Exhibit 18 View of Stream in Lower Portion of Site Successional Forest Exhibit 19 Roadside View Looking West into Site Exhibit 20 Locust Street Existing Large Tree Survey Exhibit 21 Photo 1: View of Site from Lower Leg of Valley View Circle Exhibit 22 Photo 2: View of Site from Upper Leg of Valley View Circle Exhibit 23 Photo 3: View Looking North and West on Locust Street, Upper Portion Exhibit 24 Photo 4: View Looking North and East on Locust Street, Upper Portion Exhibit 25 Photo 5: View Looking North on Locust Street, Lower Portion Exhibit 26 Photo 6: View Looking South on Locust Street at Woodside Drive Exhibit 27 Photo 7: View Looking West on Woodside Drive Exhibit 28 Example of Chelsea Gardens Subdivision Home TABLE OF TABLES Table 1 Required Permits and Approvals Table 2 Comparison of Alternatives Table 3 Involved and Interested Agencies and Approvals Table 4 Soils Suitability for Use Table 5 Pre- and Post-development flow rates Table 6 Summary of Wetland Disturbance Table 7 Pre- and Post-development flow rates Table 8 Observed Plant Species List Table 9 Sample Plots of Wooded Area West of Site Table 10 Locust Street Large Street Tree Evaluation Table 11 Breeding Bird Atlas Data Table 12 Expected or Observed Reptiles and Amphibians Table 13 Expected or Observed Mammalian Species Table 14 Level of Service for Signalized Intersections Table 15 Level of Service for Unsignalized Intersections Table 16 Hourly Trip Generation Rates and Anticipated Site Generated Traffic Volumes Table 17 Level of Service Summary Table Table 18: Household Characteristics, 2000 Census Table 19 School Capacity and Enrollment Data Warwick Valley Central School District

11 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1 Traffic Figure 1, Site Location Map Figure 2 Traffic Figure 2, Existing Weekday AM Peak Traffic Volumes Figure 3 Traffic Figure 3, Existing Weekday PM Peak Traffic Volumes Figure 4 Traffic Figure 4, Year 2008 No-Build AM Peak Traffic Volumes Figure 5 Traffic Figure 5, Year 2008 No-Build PM Peak Traffic Volumes Figure 6 Traffic Figure 6, Arrival/Departure Distribution Figure 7 Traffic Figure 7, Site-Generated Traffic Volumes Weekday AM Peak Figure 8 Traffic Figure 8, Site-Generated Traffic Volumes Weekday PM Peak Figure 9 Traffic Figure 9, Year 2008 Build AM Peak Traffic Volumes Figure 10 Traffic Figure 10, Year 2008 Build AM Peak Traffic Volumes