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Also attached to this agenda item: CAF - Local Law Intro 14 of 2026 LWRP LL Intro 14 of 2026 Local Law Introductory No. 14 of 2026 Waterfront... Memo to VB LL14 Waterfront Revitalization Resolution 184-2026 LL Intro 14 of 2026 Referrals Resolution 203-2026 LL Intro 14 of 2026 PH Resolution 225-2026 LL Intro 14 of 2026 PH Reschedule Short EAF Part 1 - Local Law Intro 14 of 2026 completed Short EAF Part 2 - LL Intro 14 of 2026 Site Plan and SEQRMemo

On motion of TRUSTEE ---, seconded by TRUSTEE ---, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a - vote. Resolution #248-2026 WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees desires to update the language in the Village Code to provide clarification in the review of land use applications for consistency with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan; and WHEREAS, under the direction of the Village Board, the Village Manager has worked with the Village Attorney and the Village Planner to develop language that will provide for the Waterfront Advisory Committee to comment on land use applications that come before the Village Board of Trustees, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and/or Water Control Commission; and WHEREAS, Local Law Introductory No. 14 of 2026 has been drafted for such purposes; and WHEREAS, on August 19, 2026, the Village Board of Trustees declared itself Lead Agency for SEQRA purposes; and WHEREAS, on September 30, 2026, the Village Board of Trustees undertook the process and review described in detail in Parts 2 and 3 of the Short EAF “Determination of Significance” attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Village Board held a public hearing to consider Local Law Introductory No. 14 of 2026, which was opened and closed on September 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Village Board has received a recommendation of consistency from the Waterfront Advisory Committee with the Village’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program; and WHEREAS, the Village Board must make its own determination of consistency with the LWRP policy standards and conditions; and WHEREAS, on April 8, 2026, the Village Board reviewed the LWRP policy standards and conditions, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: The Village Board of Trustees makes the following findings regarding the applicability of the LWRP policies and the consistency of the Proposed Action with those policies and conditions of the LWRP which it found applicable: POLICY 5A: When feasible, development within the Village should be directed within the current service area of existing water and sewer facilities or in close proximity to areas where distribution lines currently exist. POLICY 6: Expedite permit procedures in order to facilitate the sitting of development activities at suitable locations. POLICY 7E: Runoff from public and private parking lots and from storm sewer overflows shall be effectively managed so as to prevent oil, grease and other contaminants from polluting surface and ground water and impact to the significant fish and wildlife habitats. POLICY 7F: Construction activity of any kind must not cause a measurable increase in erosion or flooding at the site of such activity, or impact other locations. Construction activity in the Croton River and Hudson River spawning areas shall be timed so that the spawning of anadromous fish species and shellfish will not be adversely affected. POLICY 7G: Construction activity of any kind must not cause significant degradation of water quality or impact identified significant fish and wildlife habitats. POLICY 7H: Habitat-related policies identified in the Indian Brook-Croton Gorge Watershed Conservation Action Plan will be considered in actions proposed for these areas (see Appendix C). POLICY 11: Buildings and other structures will be sited in the coastal area so as to minimize damage to property and the endangering of human lives caused by flooding and erosion. POLICY 12: Activities or development in the coastal area will be undertaken so as to minimize damage to natural resources and property from flooding and erosion by protecting natural protective features including beaches, dunes, barrier islands and bluffs. POLICY 13: The construction or reconstruction of erosion protection structures shall be undertaken only if they have a reasonable probability of controlling erosion for at least thirty years as demonstrated in design and construction standards and/or assured maintenance or replacement programs. POLICY 14: Activities and development, including the construction or reconstruction of erosion protection structures, shall be undertaken so that there will be no measurable increase in erosion or flooding at the site of such activities or development, or at other locations. POLICY 18: To safeguard the vital economic, social, and environmental interests of the State and of its citizens, proposed major actions in the coastal area must give full consideration to those interests, and to the safeguards which the State has established to protect. POLICY 19: Encourage the linkage of open space from upland areas to and along the Hudson and Croton Rivers in the form of a trail or walkway system. POLICY 19B: Increase public access to areas that offer physical and visual connection to the Hudson River or Croton River and Bay POLICY 23: Protect, enhance, and restore structures, districts, areas or sites that are of significance in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of the State, its communities, or the Nation. POLICY 25: Protect, restore, or enhance natural and man-made resources which are not It is for the reasons contained in this memorandum that the WAC issues its recommendation of consistency. POLICY 25A: Establish and protect identified public viewsheds of the Hudson River, including but not limited to the public views of the Hudson River from the western shoreline of the Village, and the Croton River and Gorge. (The following scenic areas were noted in the LWRP as having local and regional significance: (1) Distinctive and scenic views of the Croton Point, (2) Views of the Hudson River from South Riverside Ave and Route 9 corridor, and (3) Vegetated slopes and undisturbed ridgelines particularly those in the viewsheds in the Croton Gorge, River, and Bay areas.) POLICY 27: Decisions on the siting and construction of major energy facilities in the coastal area will be based on public energy needs, compatibility of such facilities with the environment, and the facility’s need for a shorefront location. POLICY 30: Municipal, industrial, and commercial discharge of pollutants, including but not limited to toxic and hazardous substances, into coastal waters will conform to State and National water quality standards. POLICY 33: Best Management Practices will be used to ensure the control of stormwater runoff and combined sewer overflows draining into coastal waters. POLICY 33A: The flow of stormwater discharge shall be controlled to limit the flow of pollutants from street and parking areas, etc. directly into the rivers and water bodies. POLICY 37: Best management practices will be utilized to minimize the non-point discharge of excess nutrients, organics and eroded soils into coastal waters. POLICY 37A: Control of the development of hilltops, and steep slopes should be exerted in order to prevent erosion and minimize runoff and flooding from new construction. POLICY 38: The quality and quantity of surface water and ground water supplies will be conserved and protected, particularly where such waters constitute the primary or sole source of water supply. POLICY 39: The transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid wastes, particularly hazardous wastes, within coastal areas will be conducted in such a manner so as to protect groundwater and surface water supplies, significant fish and wildlife habitats, recreation areas, important agricultural lands and scenic resources. POLICY 44: Preserve and protect tidal and freshwater wetlands and preserve the benefits derived from these areas. POLICY 44A: Wetlands, water bodies and watercourses shall be protected by preventing damage from erosion or siltation, minimizing disturbance, preserving natural habitats and protecting against flood and pollution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that based upon the above, the Village Board of Trustees confirms its determination that the Proposed Action, clarifications in the review of land use applications for consistency with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan, complies with the policy standards and conditions set forth in the Village’s LWRP; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Village Board of Trustees hereby issues and adopts the EAF Parts 2 and 3 Determination of Significance attached hereto and adopts a Negative Declaration in connection with this action; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Village Board of Trustees hereby adopts Local Law Introductory No. 14 of 2026 to amend Chapter 223, Waterfront Revitalization, to provide clarification in the review of land use applications for consistency with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan, which upon adoption becomes Local Law No. 13 of 2026. Dated: October 7, 2026