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617.20 Appendix A State Environmental Quality Review FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM
Purpose: The full EAF is designed to help applicants and agencies determine, in an orderly manner, whether a project or action may be significant. The question ofwhether an action may be significant is not always easy to answer. Frequently, there are aspects of a project that are subjective or unmeasurable. lt is also understood that those who determine significance may have little or no formal knowledge of the environment or may not be technically expert in environmental analysis. In addition, many who have knowledge in one particular area may not be aware of the broader concerns affecting the question of significance. The full EAF is intended to provide a method whereby applicants and agencies can be assured that the determination process has been orderly, comprehensive in nature, yet flexible enough to allow introduction of information to fit a project or action. Full EAF Components: The full EAF is comprised of three parts: Part 1: Provides objective data and information about a given project and its site. By identifying basic project data, it assists a reviewer in the analysis that takes place in Parts 2 and 3. Part 2: Focuses on identifying the range of possible impacts that may occur from a project or action. lt provides guidance as to whether an impact is likely to be considered small to moderate or whether it is a potentially-large impact. The form also identifies whether an impact can be mitigated or reduced. Part 3: If any impact in Part 2 is identified as potentially-large, then Part 3 is used to evaluate whether or not the impact is actually important.
THIS AREA FOR LEAD AGENCY USE ONLY DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE - Type 1 and Unlisted Actions
ldentify the Portions of EAF completed for this project: |/J Part 1 K l Part 2 K l Part 3 Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF (Parts 1 and 2 and 3 ifappropriate), and any other supporting information, and considering both the magnitude and importance of each impact, it is reasonably determined by the lead agency that: |ll| A. The project will not result in any large and important impact(s) and, therefore, is one which will not have a significant impact on the environment, therefore a negative declaration will be prepared. Although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect for this Unlisted Action because the mitigation measures described in PART 3 have been required, therefore a CONDITIONED negative declaration will be prepared.* The project may result in one or more large and important impacts that may have a significant impact on the environment, therefore a positive declaration will be prepared.
*A Conditioned Negative Declaration is only valid for Unlisted Actions Land Acquisition &amp; Off-Airport Obstruction Removal Name of Action
SignzitiMrbf Responsible Officer in Lead Agency
APPROVEMS TO FORM
Date Page1 of21
PART 1-PROJECT INFORMATION Prepared by Project Sponsor
NOTICE: This document is designed to assist in determining whetherthe action proposed may have a significant effect on the environment. Please completethe entireform, PartsAthrough E. Answersto these questionswill be considered aspartofthe applicationforapproval and may be subjecttofurtherverification and publicreview. Provide anyadditional information you believe will be needed to complete Parts 2 and 3. lt is expected that completion ofthe full EAF will be dependent on information currentty available and will not involve new studies, research or investigation. If information requiring such additional work is unavailable, so indicate and specify each instance.
Name of Action ^and Acquisition &amp; Off-Airport Obstruction Removal
Location ofAction (include StreetAddress, Municipality and County)
792, 798, &amp; 809 Fer-CorDr. / 3692 &amp;3697 Fairview Dr. / 3996 &amp; 4007 Kinney GulfRd. / 3917 Route 281 /1021,1028, &amp; 1039 Route 222, Cortandville
NameofApplicant/Sponsor Cortland County Highway Department
City/PO Cortland Business Telephone (607) 753-9377 State NY Zip Code 13045
Name of Owner (if different) Address City / PO . Business Telephone State , Zip Code
Description ofAction:
This proposed action is the acquisition of real property on approximately 8.5 acres of land on five parcels, the acquisition of avigation easements to control height on approximately 24 acres of land on six separate parcels, and for the removal of obstructions on the subject properties in the FAR Part 77 Approach Surfaces and the Obstacle Identification Surfaces (OIS), as well as the removal of incompatible land uses in the Runway Protection Zones @tPZ) ofthe existing Runway 6-24 at Cortland County Airport (Chase Field). In each instance, the fee-simple purchase or the acquisition of an avigation easement to control height will be for the entire parcel. Subsequent to acquisition of the properties, obstruction removal through the demolition of structures and the removal of vegetation will occur. On properties acquked in fee-simple, the land will be maintained as mowed grass and on properties acquired in avigation easement rights, trees will be replaced with smaller growth vegetation in some instances.
Please Complete Each Question-lndicate N.A. if not applicable A. SITE DESCRIPTION
Physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas. 1. Present Land Use: | | Urban | | Forest |^j lndustrial |..ll Agriculture ( | Commercial | | Other i / | Residential (suburban) |/| Rural (non-farm)
Total acreage of project area: APPROXIMATE ACREAGE
32.5 acres. PRESENTLY 22.5 acres _acres _acres _acres acres acres 10 acres acres
Meadow or Brushland (Non-agricultural) Forested Agricultural (lncludes orchards, cropland, pasture, etc.) Wetland (Freshwater or tidal as per Articles 24,25 of ECL) Water Surface Area Unvegetated (Rock, earth or fill) Roads, buildings and other paved surfaces Other (lndicate type)
26 acres acres . acres .acres . acres acres 6.5 acres acres
What is predominant soil type(s) on project site? Howard Cobbily Loam a. Soil drainage: |/|well drained __100_% of site | b. | Poorly drained % of site | | Moderately well drained % of site.
If any agricultural land is involved, how many acres of soil are classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the NYS Land Classification System? acres (see 1 NYCRR 370).
Aretherebedrockoutcroppingsonprpjectsite? a. What is depth to bedrock (in feet)
Approximate percentage of proposed project site with slopes: F1o-10% 100 % n 10-15% % f^l 15% or greater.
Is project substantiaNycontiguous tggr contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or National Registers of Historic Places? f ] Yes fa] No Is project substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural Landmarks? What is the depth of the water table? 6_(in feet)
P_, j * |Yes __l
Is site located over a primary, principal, or sole source aquifer?
10. Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? Page3of21
11. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered? According to:
JYes j&quot; lNo
New York Natural Heritage Program (In a letter dated 9/29/08) and the U.S. Fish &amp; Wildlife Service (In a search completed 9/12/08). ldentify each species:
12. Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site? (i.e., cliffs, dunes, other geological formations?
13. Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area? Qves If yes, explain: 0No
14. Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the community?
15. Streams within or contiguous to project area:
Name of Stream and name of River to which it is tributary
Dry Creek - Tioughnioga River Otter Creek - Tioughnioga River
Lakes, ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous to project area:
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1 7. Is the site served by existing public utilities? a. b.
|*| Yes
| | No l*l Yes
|No Yes
If YES, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? If YES, will improvements be necessary to allow connection?
18. Is the site located in an agricultural district certified pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 3Q4? Yes TNo 19. Is the site located in orsubstantialh/contiquous to a Critical Environmental Area designated pursuant to Article 8 ofthe ECL, and6NYCRR6177F*Kes mNo
20. Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes?
B. Project Descriptlon
Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate). a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Total contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor: Project acreage to be developed: O_acres initially; acres. 105 acres. O_acres ultimately.
Project acreage to remain undeveloped: 26 Length of project, in miles:
N/A_(if appropriate)
If the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed. __N/A_% Number of off-street parking spaces existing Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour: If residential: Number and type of housing units: One Family - Initially Ultimately ^ 5 Two Family 1 0 N/A heiqht; Multiple Family
N/A_(upon completion of project)?
i. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure:
N/A width; N/Aft.
N/A lenqth.
j. Linear feet of frontage along a public thoroughfare project will occupy is? 2. How much natural material (i.e. rock, earth, etc.) will be removed from the site? 0 y&quot;jYes | jNo | |N/A
tons/cubic yards.
3. Willdisturbedareasbereclaimed a.
If yes, for what intended purpose is the site being reclaimed?
Sites will be mowed grass for the purposed of providing obstruction free approach surfaces and runway protection zones.
Will topsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation?
pi[ No
How many acres of vegetation (trees, shrubs, ground covers) will be removed from site? _
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There will be isolated groups oftrees that will acres. be removed due to their presence in the FAR Part 77 Approach Surface or the Obstacle Identification Surface.
Will any mature forest (over 100 years old) or other locally-important vegetation be removed by this project?
L_j Yes
[iir[ No
If single phase project: Anticipated period of construction: N/A lfmulti-phased: a. b. c. d. Total number of phases anticipated 3_ (number)
months, (including demolition)
Anticipated date of commencement phase 1: Approximate completion date of final phase: 12
6_ month 2009 month
year, (including demolition)
Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases? | JYes | * | No
8. Willblastingoccurduringconstruction? 9.
Number ofjobs generated: during construction UnknowQ after project is complete Q .
10. Number ofjobs eliminated by this project _0
lfyes, explain:
There wiil be an unknown number ofemployees utiUzed for the removal of trees and residential structures.
tf—l | * | No
12. Is surface liquid waste disposal involved? l a. b.
l * iNo
If yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial, etc) and amount Name of water body into which effluent will be discharged
13. Is subsurface liquid waste disposal involved? | | Yes
14. WHI surface area of an existing water body increase or decrease by proposal? | | Yes If yes, explain:
15. Is project or any portion of project located in a 100 year flood plain? f&quot;l Yes 16. Will the project generate solid waste? l l Yes |*lNo a. b. c. d. If yes, what is the amount per month? tons
f__JNo
If yes, will an existing solid waste facility be used? F l Yes i l No If yes, give name ; location
Will any wastes not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill? l JYes
17. Will the project involve the disposal of solid waste? a. b.
If yes, what is the anticipated rate of disposal? Unknov^ons/month. ^ If yes, what is the anticipated site life?.
rjjjr&quot;l
The demolition ofresidential and accessory *uctureson five parcelswillresult in some disposalofsolidwaste.Thisdisposalwilloccurat an approved Construction &amp; Demolition Facility. The rate ofdisposal and anticipated site life will
result on fundine availabilitv.
18. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? | |Yes l &quot; |No
19. Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day)? | JYes |* |No 20. Will project produce operatingnoise exceeding the local ambient noise levels? l 21. Will project result in an increase in energy use? |*| Yes | If yes, indicate type(s) A temporary increase in energy use during obstruction removal may occur, however that increase will cease upon conclusion ofthe project. | No | Yes
22. lfwater supply is from wells, indicate pumping capacitv 23. Total anticipated water usage per day N/A gallons/day.
t&quot;*&quot;^| | j No
Funding for this project is provided by the Federal Aviation Administration, the New York State Department ofTransportation, and by Cortland County as sponsor ofthe Cortland County Airport.
25. Approvals Required: Type Submittal Date
City, Town, Village Board
City, Town, Village Planning Board
t * l No
City, Town Zoning Board
|* l No
City, County Health Department
l * l No
Construction Permits Demolition Permits
j*.| No
FAA - NEPA Approval
Zoning and Planning lnformation Does proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? If Yes, indicate decision required: | J Zoning amendment | | Site plan l l Zoning variance | | Special use permit LJ New/revision of master plan f J Resource management plan Subdivision Other
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What is the zoning classification(s) ofthe site? Business, Residential-I, Residential-II
What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the present zoning?
What is the proposed zoning ofthe site? No changes to zoning are proposed.
What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning?
Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans?
{ * | Yes
What are the predominant land use(s) and zoning classifications within a Vt, mile radius of proposed action? Land uses within a l/4 mile radius ofthe proposed action include residential neighborhoods with dense population, agricultural uses, commercial uses including strip plazas and office buildings, and industrial uses.
Is the proposed action compatible with adjoining/surrounding land uses with a V* mile? If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? a. What is the minimum lot size proposed? N/A
10. Will proposed action require any authorization(s) for the formation of sewer or water districts? |
Yes &gt; No
11. Will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services (recreation, education, police, fire protection?
P] No
lfyes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle prqjected demand?
12. Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? a. If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic. ( JYes
| | Yes i* l No | | No
D. lnformational Details
Attach any additional information as may be needed to clarify your project. If there are or may be any adverse impacts associated with your proposal, please discuss such impacts and the measures which you propose to mitigate or avoid them. E. Verification l certify that the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name Robert J. Buerkle, PE
Deputy Superintendent of Highways/Airport Manager
If the action is in the Coastal Area, and you are a state agency, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding with this assessment.
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PART 2 - PROJECT IMPACTS AND THEIR MAGNITUDE
ResponsibilityofLead Agency General lnformation (Read Carefully) ! ln completing the form the reviewer should be guided by the question: Have my responses and determinations been reasonable? The reviewer is not expected to be an expert environmental analyst. ! The Examples provided are to assist the reviewer by showing types of impacts and wherever possible the threshold of magnitude thatwould triggera response in column 2. The examples are generally applicable throughoutthe State and for mostsituations. But, forany specific projectorsite otherexamplesand/orlowerthresholdsmay be appropriatefora Potential Large lmpact response, thus requiring evaluation in Part 3. ! The impacts ofeach project, on each site, in each locality, will vary. Therefore, the examples are illustrative and have been offered as guidance. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of impacts and thresholds to answer each question. ! The numberofexamples perquestion does not indicate the importance ofeach question. ! ln identifying impacts, consider long term, short term and cumulative effects. lnstructions (Read carefully) a. Answer each ofthe 20 questions in PART 2. Answer Yes if there will be any impact. b. Maybe answers should be considered asYes answers. c. lfansweringYesto a questionthen checkthe appropriate box(column 1 or2)to indicatethe potential size ofthe impact. If impactthreshold equalsorexceedsany example provided, checkcolumn2. lfimpactwill occurbutthreshold is lowerthan example, check column 1. d. ldentifyingthatan lmpactwill be potentially large (column 2)doesnotmeanthatitisalso necessarily signiflcant. Any large impact must be evaluated in PART 3 to determine significance. Identifying an impact in column 2 simply asks that it be looked atfurther. e. lfreviewerhas doubtaboutsize ofthe impactthen considerthe impactas potentially large and proceed to PART 3. f. lfa potentially large impactchecked in column 2 can be mitigated by change(s) in the projectto a small to moderate impact, also checktheYes box in column 3. A Noresponse indicatesthatsuch a reduction is not possible. This must be explained in Part3.
1 Small to Moderate lmpact
lmpacton Land 1 . Will the Proposed Action result in a physical change to the project site? N0 YES Examples thatwould apply to column 2 * Any construction on slopes of 1 5% or greater, (1 5 foot rise per 100 foot of length), orwhere the general slopes in the project area exceed 10%. Construction on land where the depth to the water table is less than 3 feet. * Construction of paved parking area for 1 ,000 or more vehicles. Construction on land where bedrock is exposed or generally within 3 feet of existing ground surface. Constructionthatwillcontinueformorethan1 yearor involve more than one phase or stage. * Excavation for mining purposes thatwould remove more than 1 ,000 tons of natural material (i.e., rock or soil) per year.
2 Potential Large lmpact
Can lmpact Be Mitigated by Project Change
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Small to Moderate lmpact
Can lmpact Be Mitlgated by Project Change
Construction or expansion of a santary landfill. Construction in a designated floodway. Other impacts:
Will there be an effectto any unique or unusual land forms found on the site? (i.e., cliffs, dunes, geological formations, etc.)
Specific land forms:
lmpactonWater 3. Wlll Proposed Action affect any water body designated as protected? (UnderArticles 15, 24, 25 ofthe Environmental Conservation Law, ECL) P&quot;jNO riYES Examples thatwould apply to column 2 * Developable area ofsite contains a protected water body. * Dredging more than 100 cubic yards ofmaterial from channel of a protected stream. Extension of utility distribution facilities through a protected water body. * Construction in a designated freshwater or tidal wetland. Other impacts:
|No JNo
Will Proposed Action affect any non-protected existing or new body of water?
Examples thatwould apply to column 2 * A 1 0% increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water or more than a 1 0 acre increase or decrease. Construction ofa body ofwaterthatexceeds 10acresofsurface area. Other impacts:
Small to Moderate lmpact 5. Will Proposed Action affect surface or groundwater quality or quantity? _
Examples that would apply to column 2 * Proposed Action will require a discharge permit. * ProposedAction requiresuse ofa source ofwaterthatdoes not have approval to serve proposed (project) action. Proposed Action requires water supply from wells with greater than 45 gallons per minute pumping capacity. Construction or operation causing any contamination of a water supply system. Proposed Action will adversely affect groundwater. * Liquid effluentwill be conveyed offthe site to facilitieswhich presently do not exist or have inadequate capacity. Proposed Action would use water in excess of 20,000 gallons perday. * Proposed Action will likely cause siltation or other discharge into an existing body ofwaterto the extentthatthere will be an obviousvisual contrastto natural conditions. Proposed Action will require the storage of petroleum or chemical products greater than 1 ,100 gallons. Proposed Action will allow residential uses in areas without water and/or sewer services. * &#39; Proposed Action locates commercial and/or industrial uses which may require neworexpansion ofexisting waste treatment and/or storage facilities. * Otherimpacts:
Yes LJNo
Smallto Moderate lmpact
Will Proposed Action alter drainage flow or patterns, or surface water runoff?
Examples thatwould apply to column 2 Proposed Action would change flood water flows Proposed Action may cause substantial erosion. * Proposed Action is incompatible with existing drainage patterns. Proposed Action will allow development in a designated floodway. Otherimpacts: Yes
LJNo No Q
IMPACT ON AIR 7. Will Proposed Action affect air quality? _iNO | |YES Examples thatwould apply to column 2 * Proposed Action will induce 1,000 or more vehicle trips in any given hour. Proposed Action will result in the incineration of more than 1 ton of refuse per hour. Emission rate of total contaminants will exceed 5 lbs. per hour or a heat source producing more than 1 0 million BTU&#39;s per iour. Proposed Action will allow an increase in the amount of land committed to industrial use. Proposed Action will allow an increase in the density of ndustrial development within existing industrial areas. 0ther impacts: l | j
0 j O
L_JYes
L_]NO
DYBS F&quot;lNo
n^es ONO
DYOS l !NO
IMPACT ON PLANTS AND ANIMALS 8. WillProposed Actionaffectany threatened or endangered species? __NO r Examples that would apply to column 2 * Reduction ofone or more specieslisted on the NewYorkor Federal list, using the site, over or near the site, or found on the site.
Small to Moderate lmpact Removal ofany portion ofa critical orsignificantwildlife habitat. Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year, other than for agricultural purposes. Other impacts:
Can lmpactBe Mitigated by Project Change
i i Yes | JNo
Will Proposed Actlon substantially affect non-threatened or nonendangered species?
Examples that would apply to column 2 Proposed Action would substantially interfere with any resident or migratory fish, shellfish or wildlife species. Proposed Action requires the removal of more than 1 0 acres of mature forest (over 1 00 years of age) or other locally important vegetation. * Otherimpacts:
L_lNo
IMPACT ON AGRICULTURAL LAND RESOURCES 1 0. WillProposed Action affect agricultural land resources?
Examples thatwould apply to column 2 * The Proposed Action would sever, cross or limit access to agricultural land (includescropland, hayfields, pasture, vineyard, &#39; orchard, etc.) Construction activity would excavate or compact the soil profile of agricultural land. The Proposed Action would irreversibly convert more than 1 0 acres of agricultural land or, if located in an Agricultural District, more than 2.5 acres of agricultural land.
Yes I lNo
Small to Moderate lmpact The Proposed Action would disrupt or prevent installation of agricultural land management systems (e.g., subsurface drain lines, outlet ditches, strip cropping); or create a need for such measures (e.g. cause a farm fteld to drain poorly due to increased runoff). Otherimpacts:
IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES 1 1 . Will Proposed Action affect aesthetic resources? (If necessary, use the Visual EAF Addendum in Section 617.20, Appendix B.)
Examples thatwould apply to column 2 Proposed land uses, or project components obviously different from or in sharp contrast to current surrounding land use patterns, whether man-made or natural. * Proposed land uses, or project components visible to users of aesthetic resources which will eliminate or significantly reduce their enjoyment of the aesthetic qualities of that resource. Project components that will result in the elimination or significant screening ofscenic views known to be importantto the area. * Other impacts:
IMPACT ON HISTORIC ANDARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES 12. Will Proposed Action impact any site or structure of historic, prehistoric or paleontological importance? 0NO ^]YES Examples thatwould apply to column 2 Proposed Action occurring wholly or partially within or substantially contiguous to any facility or site listed on the State or National Register of historic places. * Any impact to an archaeological site or fossil bed located within the projectsite. Proposed Action will occur in an area designated as sensitive forarchaeological siteson the NYS Site lnventory.
l Yes LJ No
Yes LJ No
Small to Moderate lmpact Other impacts:
Can lmpact Be Mitigated by ProjectChange
IMPACT ON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION 1 3. Will proposed Action affect the quantity or quality of existing or future open spaces or recreational opportunities?
Examples thatwould apply to column 2 * The permanent foreclosure of a future recreational opportunity. * &#39; A major reduction of an open space important to the community. Other impacts: l l QYes
IMPACT ON CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS 14. Will Proposed Action impact the exceptional or unique characteristics ofa critical environmental area (CEA) established pursuantto subdivision 6NYCRR 617.14(g)?
Listthe environmental characteristics thatcaused the designation of fte CEA.
Examples thatwould apply to column 2 * Proposed Action to locate within the CEA? Proposed Action will result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource? &#39; Proposed Action will result in a reduction in the quality of the resource? Proposed Action will impact the use, function or enjoyment of the resource? Other impacts:
|JNo
Small to Moderate lmpact IMPACTON TRANSPORTAT!ON 15. Will there be an effectto existing transportation systems? 0 N0 ^] YES Examples that would apply to column 2 * Alteration of present patterns of movement of people and/or goods. * Proposed Action will result in major traffic problems. Other impacts:
IMPACTONENERGY 16. Will Proposed Action affect the community&#39;s sources of fuel or energy supply?
Examples that would apply to column 2 Proposed Action will cause a greaterthan 5% increase in the use of any form of energy in the municipality. Proposed Action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two family residences or to serve a major commercial orindustrial use. * Otherimpacts:
NOISE AND ODORIMPACT 17. Will there be objectionable odors, noise, or vibration as a result of the Proposed Action?
Examples thatwould apply to column 2 * Blasting within 1,500 feet of a hospital, school or other sensitive facility. * * Odors will occur routinely (more than one hour per day). Proposed Action will produce operating noise exceeding the local ambient noise levels for noise outside of structures. Proposed Action will remove natural barriers that would act as a noise screen. * Other impacts:
IMPACTON PUBLIC HEALTH 18. Wlll Proposed Action affect public health and safety? P&quot;|NO fHYES * Proposed Action may cause a risk of explosion or release of hazardous substances (i.e. oil, pesticides, chemicals, radiation, etc.)inthe eventofaccidentorupsetconditions, orthere may be a chronic low level discharge or emission. Proposed Action may result in the burial of &quot;hazardous wastes&quot; in any form (i.e. toxic, poisonous, highly reactive, radioactive, irritating, infectious, etc.) Storage facilities for one million or more gallons of liquefied natural gas or other flammable liquids. Proposed Action may result in the excavation or other disturbance within 2,OOOfeetofa site used forthe disposal of solid or hazardous waste. * Other impacts: lYes
|_jYes
LjYes
IMPACT ON GROWTH AND CHARACTER OF COMMUNITY OR NEIGHBORHOOD 1 9. Will Proposed Action affect the character of the existing community?
Examples thatwould apply to column 2 * - Thepermanentpopulationofthecity,townorvillageinwhichthe project is located is likely to grow by more than 5%. * The municipal budgetforcapital expendituresoroperating services will increase by more than 5% per year as a result of this project. Proposed Action will conflict with officially adopted plans or goals. Proposed Action will cause a change in the density of land use. Proposed Action will replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures or areas of historic importance to the community. &#39; Developmentwill create a demandforadditional community services (e.g. schools, police and fire, etc.)
jYes JYes
3 Can lmpact Be Mitigated by Project Change
Proposed Action will set an important precedent for future projects. Proposed Action will create oreliminate employment. Otherimpacts:
nves DNO
Oes DNO
20. Is there, or is there likely to be, public controversy related to potential adverse environmentimpacts? O YES
If Any Action in Part 2 Is ldentified as a Potential Large lmpact or If you Cannot Determine the Magnitude of lmpact, Proceed to Part 3
Part 3 - EVALUATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPACTS Responsibility of Lead Agency
Part3 must be prepared ifone ormore impact(s) isconsidered to be potentially large, even ifthe impact(s) may be mitigated. lnstrucUons (If you need more space, attach additional sheets) Discussthe following foreach impactidentified in Column 2ofPart2: 1. 2. Briefly describe the impact. Describe (ifapplicable) howthe impactcould be mitigated or reducedto a smallto moderate impactby projectchange(s). Based on the information available, decide if it is reasonable to conclude that this impact is important. To answerthe question ofimportance, consider: ! The probability ofthe impactoccurring The duration ofthe impact lts irreversibility, including permanently lost resources ofvalue Whetherthe impactcan orwill be controlled The regional consequence ofthe impact lts potential divergence from local needs and goals Whether known objections to the project relate to this impact.
There are no potentially large impacts associated with this project.
Wm^^W^Tm
ON MOTION OF MR. MCKEE
RES. NO. 174-09
SEQRA Determination Land Acquisition and Construction Projects for Runway 6-24 Runway Protection Zone Mitigation and Approach Obstruction Mitigation Cortland County Airport Highway Department WHEREAS, the County approved the project to accomplish the Federal Form &quot;C&quot; Environmental Assessment for Runway 6-24 Runway Protection Zone and Approach Obstruction Mitigation project at Cortland County Airport using FAA, NYSDOT and local funding under Resolutions 302-06 and 239-07AND, WHEREAS, the acceptance ofFederal and State funding for said project requires SEQR determination, AND WHEREAS, Cortland County is the Project Sponsor, and the environmental consultant to Cortland County has completed the SEQR Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 (Long EAF Part 1, SEQR), after gathering and documenting information relating thereto, AND WHEREAS, the County is legally empowered to declare itself to act as Lead Agency under SEQR, AND WHEREAS, the FAA has made a &quot;Finding ofNo Significant Impact / Record of Determination (FONSFROD) under The National Environmental Protection Act QsEPA) and has transmitted said fmding to the County ofCortland, AND WHEREAS, the County has completed the Short Environmental Assessment Form Parts 1, 2 and Part 3 under SEQR has made a fmding of &quot;no significant environmental impact&quot; associated with the project, NOW THEREFORE, BEIT
RESOLVED, the County hereby declares itself Lead Agency and is responsible for determination of Significance under SEQRA and the County fmds that the project will not result in any large and important impacts and, therefore is one which will not have a significant impact on the environment, therefore a negative declaration will be prepared by the County Highway Department, AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature, as responsible officer, is authorized and directed to sign the Long Environmental Assessment Form indicating a &quot;negative declaration&quot; for Land Acquisition and Construction Projects for Runway 6-24 Runway Protection Zone and Approach Obstruction Mitigation at Cortland County Airport.
STATE OF NEW YORK) SS: COUNTY OF CORTLAND )
This is to certify that I, the undersigned, Clerk ofthe Cortland County Legislature, have compared the foregoing copy with the original now on file in this office, and that the above actions were passed by the Cortland County Legislature on the 23^ day ofJuly, 2009, and that the same is a correct and true transcript ofsuch actions taken. DvF WITNESS WHEREOFI have hereunto set my hand and the official seal ofthe CORTLAND COUNTY -,2009. LEGISLATURE, this 27* day ofJuJy, 2009. .
Jererhy D. BoVbfa, Clerk ofThe Legislature Cortland County
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