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Also attached to this agenda item: F-2026-0105 FA assign to Armando Half Moon Bay... F-2026-0105 LWRP Memo FA LWRP Rehabilitation of HMB Bridge Memo to VB re Half Moon Bay Bridge

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 the following vote: Resolution #54-2026 WHEREAS, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has adopted a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) to guide the use of its waterfront and adjacent areas in a manner consistent with sound waterfront planning and environmental protection principles; and WHEREAS, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has received a referral for review of the reconstruction of the Half Moon Bay Bridge; and WHEREAS, on February 25, 2026, the Village’s Waterfront Advisory Committee (WAC) reviewed the proposed project for consistency with the policies of the LWRP; and WHEREAS, the WAC has evaluated the Coastal Assessment Form and the policies of the LWRP and determined that the following policies are relevant to the proposed project: POLICY 1: Restore, revitalize, and redevelop deteriorated and underutilized waterfront areas for commercial, industrial, cultural, recreational and other compatible uses. POLICY 1A: Encourage integrated development of Village property to assure fulfillment of requirements relating to parking and accessory uses of Metro-North train station, while facilitating public access to the bay area and recreational use. POLICY 1B: Encourage restoration of deteriorating structures related to railroad use and assure appropriate maintenance and screening to reduce visual impact. POLICY 2: Facilitate the siting of water dependent uses and facilities on or adjacent to coastal waters. POLICY 2A: Encourage water-enhanced commercial uses where such uses complement water dependent uses and do not result in displacement of such uses. POLICY 4: Strengthen the economic base of smaller harbor areas by encouraging the development and enhancement of those traditional uses and activities which have provided such areas with their unique maritime identity. POLICY 5: Encourage the location of development in areas where public services and facilities essential to such development are adequate. 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 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 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 19A: 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 19C: Encourage the improvement of public transportation, when feasible, where water dependent and water-enhanced recreation activities are located. POLICY 20: Access to the publicly owned foreshore and to lands immediately adjacent to the foreshore or the water’s edge that are publicly- owned shall be provided and it should be provided in a manner compatible with adjoining uses. POLICY 21: Water dependent and water enhanced recreation will be encouraged and facilitated, and will be given priority over non-water related uses along the coast. POLICY 21A: Boating and fishing activities should be encouraged provided that they do not restrict other water-related recreational opportunities and are undertaken in a manner compatible with existing water-dependent uses. POLICY 22: Development when located adjacent to the shore will provide for water-related recreation whenever such use is compatible with reasonably anticipated demand for such activities and is compatible with the primary purpose of the development. POLICY 25: Protect, restore, or enhance natural and man-made resources which are not identified as being of statewide significance, but which contribute to the overall scenic quality of the coastal area. (The following scenic areas were noted in the LWRP as having local and regional significance: (1) Distinctive and scenic views of Croton point, (2) Views of the Hudson River from South Riverside Avenue 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 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 of 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 Croton point, (2) Views of the Hudson River from South Riverside Avenue and Route 9 corridor, and (3) Vegetated slopes and undisturbed ridgelines particularly those in the viewsheds in the Croton Gorge, River, and Bay areas.) Under LWRP Section IV, Proposed Land Uses and Projects, the following policies are relevant: POLICY 7: Facilitate Access to the Hudson River Waterfront A recurring comment from public input during this LWRP process and prior plans was the need to improve access to the Hudson River waterfront for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Although there have been some improvements such as the Brook Street pedestrian bridge, in general, access to the waterfront is limited, and difficult in some locations. POLICY 8: Facilitate Croton Yacht Club/Croton Landing Improvements The concept of a waterfront restaurant, or another use at the southern end of Croton Landing Park, adjacent to the Croton Yacht Club, has been discussed by the Village for years. Parking is also an issue as there is already insufficient on-site parking at Croton Landing Park to satisfy demand during busy hours. POLICY 9: Implement Segment of Riverwalk Trail from Croton Landing Park to Oscawana County Park According to the Hudson River Trailway Plan (2003), Westchester County has proposed a 1-mile trail along the Hudson River that would connect Croton Landing Park with Oscawana County Park in Cortlandt. This trail would fill a gap between the River Walk trails at these two parks; and WHEREAS, the WAC has found that the specifications for the proposed work are protective of the environment and that the project will extend the life of the infrastructure in a manner consistent with the LWRP; and WHEREAS, the WAC has issued its recommendation of consistency with the LWRP, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Board of Trustees hereby declares the proposed rehabilitation of the Half Moon Bay Bridge to be consistent with the Village’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Dated: March 11, 2026