Document Cortlandcountyny_doc_20796daa6b

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: I/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: IllI 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. . J I B. 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.* I I C. 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 & Off-Airport Obstruction Removal Name of Action Cortland County Legislature John R. Daniels Name of Lead Agency Chairman Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Title of Responsible Officer SignzitiMrbf Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer (If different from responsible officer) website APPROVEMS TO FORM Date Page1 of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 & Off-Airport Obstruction Removal Location ofAction (include StreetAddress, Municipality and County) 792, 798, & 809 Fer-CorDr. / 3692 &3697 Fairview Dr. / 3996 & 4007 Kinney GulfRd. / 3917 Route 281 /1021,1028, & 1039 Route 222, Cortandville NameofApplicant/Sponsor Cortland County Highway Department Address 60 Central Avenue City/PO Cortland State NY Zip Code 13045 Business Telephone (607) 753-9377 Name of Owner (if different) Address City / PO . State , Zip Code Business Telephone 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. Page2 of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 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: I I Urban I^j lndustrial ( I Commercial I I Forest I..ll Agriculture I I Other i/I Residential (suburban) I/I Rural (non-farm) 2. Total acreage of project area: 32.5 acres. APPROXIMATE ACREAGE 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) PRESENTLY 22.5 acres _acres _acres _acres acres acres 10 acres AFTER COMPLETION 26 acres acres . acres .acres . acres acres acres 6.5 acres acres 3. What is predominant soil type(s) on project site? Howard Cobbily Loam a. Soil drainage: I/Iwell drained __100_% of site I I Moderately well drained % of site. I I Poorly drained % of site b. 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 1 370). 4. a. What is depth to bedrock (in feet) Yes No 5. Approximate percentage of proposed project site with slopes: F1o-10% 100 % n 10-15% % f^l 15% or greater. % 6. Is project substantiaNycontiguous tggr contain a building, site, or district, listed on the State or National Registers of Historic Places? f ] Yes fa] No 7. Is project substantially contiguous to a site listed on the Register of National Natural Landmarks? 8. What is the depth of the water table? 6_(in feet) No 9. Is site located over a primary, principal, or sole source aquifer? j* IYes 10. Do hunting, fishing or shell fishing opportunities presently exist in the project area? l Yes No Page3of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 11. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal life that is identified as threatened or endangered? [ JYes j" lNo According to: New York Natural Heritage Program (In a letter dated 9/29/08) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (In a search completed 9/12/08). ldentify each species: N/A 12. Are there any unique or unusual land forms on the project site? cliffs, dunes, other geological formations? Describe: N/A 13. Is the project site presently used by the community or neighborhood as an open space or recreation area? Qves 0No If yes, explain: N/A 14. Does the present site include scenic views known to be important to the community? Yes No N/A 15. Streams within or contiguous to project area: Yes a. Name of Stream and name of River to which it is tributary Dry Creek - Tioughnioga River Otter Creek - Tioughnioga River 16. Lakes, ponds, wetland areas within or contiguous to project area: N/A b. Size (in acres): N/A Page4 of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 7. Is the site served by existing public utilities? I*I Yes I I No a. If YES, does sufficient capacity exist to allow connection? l*l Yes b. If YES, will improvements be necessary to allow connection? INo Yes No 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, mNo 20. Has the site ever been used for the disposal of solid or hazardous wastes? f j Yes B. Project Descriptlon 1. Physical dimensions and scale of project (fill in dimensions as appropriate). a. Total contiguous acreage owned or controlled by project sponsor: 105 acres. b. Project acreage to be developed: O_acres initially; O_acres ultimately. c. Project acreage to remain undeveloped: 26 acres. d. Length of project, in miles: N/A_(if appropriate) e. If the project is an expansion, indicate percent of expansion proposed. f. Number of off-street parking spaces existing N/A ; proposed N/A g. Maximum vehicular trips generated per hour: N/A_(upon completion of project)? No h. If residential: Number and type of housing units: One Family Two Family - Initially ^ 1 Ultimately 5 0 i. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure: N/A heiqht; Multiple Family Q 0 N/A width; 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 3. Willdisturbedareasbereclaimed y"jYes I jNo I IN/A a. If yes, for what intended purpose is the site being reclaimed? Condominium 0 0 N/A lenqth. N/Aft. tons/cubic yards. Sites will be mowed grass for the purposed of providing obstruction free approach surfaces and runway protection zones. pi[ No b. Will topsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? c. Will upper subsoil be stockpiled for reclamation? _ Yes * No 4. How many acres of vegetation (trees, shrubs, ground covers) will be removed from site? _ Page5 of21 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5. Will any mature forest (over 100 years old) or other locally-important vegetation be removed by this project? L_j Yes [iir[ No 6. If single phase project: Anticipated period of construction: N/A months, (including demolition) 7. lfmulti-phased: a. Total number of phases anticipated 3_ (number) b. Anticipated date of commencement phase 1: 6_ month 2009 year, (including demolition) c. Approximate completion date of final phase: 12 month 2011 year. d. Is phase 1 functionally dependent on subsequent phases? 8. Willblastingoccurduringconstruction? I JYes I * I No Yes No 9. Number ofjobs generated: during construction UnknowQ after project is complete Q 10. Number ofjobs eliminated by this project _0 . n tf—l Yes I * I No lfyes, explain: There wiil be an unknown number ofemployees utiUzed for the removal of trees and residential structures. N/A 12. Is surface liquid waste disposal involved? l JYes l * iNo a. If yes, indicate type of waste (sewage, industrial, etc) and amount b. Name of water body into which effluent will be discharged 13. Is subsurface liquid waste disposal involved? I I Yes No Type. 14. WHI surface area of an existing water body increase or decrease by proposal? I I Yes If yes, explain: N/A 15. Is project or any portion of project located in a 100 year flood plain? f"l Yes f__JNo 16. Will the project generate solid waste? l l Yes I*lNo a. If yes, what is the amount per month? tons b. If yes, will an existing solid waste facility be used? Fl Yes i l No c. If yes, give name ; location d. Will any wastes not go into a sewage disposal system or into a sanitary landfill? l JYes No Page6of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- e. If yes, explain: N/A 17. Will the project involve the disposal of solid waste? JYes I INo The demolition ofresidential and accessory a. If yes, what is the anticipated rate of disposal? Unknov^ons/month. *uctureson five parcelswillresult in some ^ disposalofsolidwaste.Thisdisposalwilloccurat an approved Construction & Demolition Facility. The rate ofdisposal and anticipated site life will I I result on fundine availabilitv. 18. Will project use herbicides or pesticides? I IYes l " INo b. If yes, what is the anticipated site life?. . years. 19. Will project routinely produce odors (more than one hour per day)? I JYes I* INo 20. Will project produce operatingnoise exceeding the local ambient noise levels? l I Yes 21. Will project result in an increase in energy use? I*I Yes I I No If yes, indicate type(s) No A temporary increase in energy use during obstruction removal may occur, however that increase will cease upon conclusion ofthe project. 22. lfwater supply is from wells, indicate pumping capacitv N/A gallons/minute. 23. Total anticipated water usage per day N/A gallons/day. H Yes I j No lfyes, explain: 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. Page7of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 25. Approvals Required: City, Town, Village Board Yes * N o Type Submittal Date City, Town, Village Planning Board I I Yes t * l No City, Town Zoning Board Other Local Agencies Other Regional Agencies State Agencies Federal Agencies Yes I* l No City, County Health Department I I Yes l * l No Yes I No Yes j*.I No Yes I No n Yes I jNo C. Zoning and Planning lnformation 1. Does proposed action involve a planning or zoning decision? If Yes, indicate decision required: I J Zoning amendment l l Zoning variance I I Site plan I I Special use permit Construction Permits Demolition Permits SPDES Permit FAA - NEPA Approval Yes " No LJ New/revision of master plan f J Resource management plan Subdivision Other Page8 of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2. What is the zoning classification(s) ofthe site? Business, Residential-I, Residential-II 3. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the present zoning? N/A 4. What is the proposed zoning ofthe site? No changes to zoning are proposed. 5. What is the maximum potential development of the site if developed as permitted by the proposed zoning? N/A 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the recommended uses in adopted local land use plans? I Yes No 7. 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. 8. Is the proposed action compatible with adjoining/surrounding land uses with a V* mile? 9. If the proposed action is the subdivision of land, how many lots are proposed? N/A a. What is the minimum lot size proposed? Yes No Page9of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 10. Will proposed action require any authorization(s) for the formation of sewer or water districts? I Yes > No N/A 11. Will the proposed action create a demand for any community provided services (recreation, education, police, fire protection? n Yes P] No a. lfyes, is existing capacity sufficient to handle prqjected demand? Yes No N/A 12. Will the proposed action result in the generation of traffic significantly above present levels? I I Yes i* l No a. If yes, is the existing road network adequate to handle the additional traffic. ( JYes I I No N/A 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 Date July 30, 2009 Signature Title 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. Page 10of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 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. (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 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 2 Potential Large lmpact Can lmpact Be Mitigated by Project Change 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 rock or soil) per year. n n D n n Yes I INo Yes Yes Yes Yes Page11 of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 Small to Moderate lmpact 2 Potential Large lmpact Can lmpact Be Mitlgated by Project Change Construction or expansion of a santary landfill. Construction in a designated floodway. Other impacts: Oes 2. Will there be an effectto any unique or unusual land forms found on the site? cliffs, dunes, geological formations, etc.) Specific land forms: JYes jNo lmpactonWater 3. Wlll Proposed Action affect any water body designated as protected? (UnderArticles 15, 24, 25 ofthe Environmental Conservation Law, ECL) P"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: n n ]Yes JYes JYes IYes Yes INo JNo JNo JNo No 4. 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: n Page12of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 Small to Moderate lmpact 2 Potential Large lmpact Can lmpact Be Mitigated by Project Change 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. * ' Proposed Action locates commercial and/or industrial uses which may require neworexpansion ofexisting waste treatment and/or storage facilities. * Otherimpacts: Yes No n Yes n IYes No Yes LJNo n No n No Page13of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 Smallto Moderate lmpact 2 Potential Large lmpact Can lmpact Be Mitigated by Project Change 6. 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: LjNo Yes LJNo Q JYes No IMPACT ON AIR 7. Will Proposed Action affect air quality? _iNO I IYES Examples thatwould apply to column 2 * Proposed Action will induce 1,000 or more vehicle trips in any given hour. n 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. JYes No Proposed Action will result in the incineration of more than 1 ton I j of refuse per hour. Emission rate of total contaminants will exceed 5 lbs. per hour l j or a heat source producing more than 1 0 million BTU's per iour. Proposed Action will allow an increase in the amount of land l l committed to industrial use. Proposed Action will allow an increase in the density of I J ndustrial development within existing industrial areas. 0ther impacts: [ J 0 OYes DNO O L_JYes L_]NO LJ DYBS F"lNo n n^es ONO O DYOS l !NO n nIYes lNo Page 14 of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 Small to Moderate lmpact 2 Potential Large lmpact Can lmpactBe Mitigated by Project Change Removal ofany portion ofa critical orsignificantwildlife habitat. Application of pesticide or herbicide more than twice a year, other than for agricultural purposes. Other impacts: n n n i i Yes I JNo Dves riNo 9. Will Proposed Actlon substantially affect non-threatened or non- endangered 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: Yes No Yes JYes 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, ' 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. n Yes I lNo Yes I lNo D Page 15 of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 Small to Moderate lmpact 2 Potential Large lmpact Can lmpactBe Mitigated by Project Change The Proposed Action would disrupt or prevent installation of agricultural land management systems 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: Yes D No n nYes No IMPACT ON AESTHETIC RESOURCES 1 1 . Will Proposed Action affect aesthetic resources? (If necessary, use the Visual EAF Addendum in Section 617.20, Appendix 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: Yes LJNo n nNo n Yes I No No 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. n l Yes LJ No nYes LJ No Yes LJ No Page 16 of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 Small to Moderate lmpact 2 Potential Large lmpact Other impacts: Can lmpact Be Mitigated by ProjectChange Yes No 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. * A major reduction of an open space important to the community. ' Other impacts: I JNo 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 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? ' 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: n n n n no n n ]Yes I J N o lYes rJNo Yes No Page17of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 Small to Moderate lmpact 2 Potential Large lmpact Can lmpact Be Mitigated by Project Change 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: nYes No Dves IMPACTONENERGY 16. Will Proposed Action affect the community's sources of fuel or energy supply? NO IYES 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: JYes LJNo Yes LJNo QYes LJ No NOISE AND ODORIMPACT 17. Will there be objectionable odors, noise, or vibration as a result of the Proposed Action? NO 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: n Yes LJNo es JYes LJNo Page18of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 Small to Moderate lmpact 2 Potential Large lmpact Can lmpact Be Mitigated by Project Change IMPACTON PUBLIC HEALTH 18. Wlll Proposed Action affect public health and safety? P"INO 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 "hazardous wastes" 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: n n n n lYes lYes I_jYes LjYes JYes lNo lNo JNo lNo ]No 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 * 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. ' Developmentwill create a demandforadditional community services (e.g. schools, police and fire, etc.) jYes LJNo n n n n nn n jYes JYes ]Yes lYes No Page 19 of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- Proposed Action will projects. Proposed Action will Otherimpacts: set an important precedent for future create oreliminate employment. 1 Small to Moderate lmpactn nn 2 3 Potential Can lmpact Be Large Mitigated by lmpact Project Change n nves DNO n Oes DNO n Dves 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 Page20of21 ---PAGE BREAK--- 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. (If you need more space, attach additional sheets) Discussthe following foreach impactidentified in Column 2ofPart2: 1. Briefly describe the impact. 2. Describe (ifapplicable) howthe impactcould be mitigated or reducedto a smallto moderate impactby projectchange(s). 3. 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. Page21 of21 Wm^^W^Tm ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 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 "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 "no significant environmental impact" associated with the project, NOW THEREFORE, BEIT 10F2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 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 "negative declaration" 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 LEGISLATURE, this 27* day ofJuJy, 2009. i5T. Jererhy D. BoVbfa, Clerk ofThe Legislature Cortland County -,2009. . >JL