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Also attached to this agenda item: 3.15.24 Croton Referral DRAFT Cortlandt Indian Brook Croton Gorge Watershed... Parcel Map

Part 1 — Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as Part 1 — Project and Sponsor Information Indian Brook-Croton Gorge Inter-Municipal Waterhsed Protection Overlay District Portions of Croton and Eastern Cortlandt The Proposed Action is adoption of a watershed protection overlay zone for the Indian Brook-Croton Gorge Watershed. The purpose of the Indian Brook-Croton Gorge Inter-Municipal Watershed Protection Overlay District is to protect the health and welfare of residents living within the boundaries of the of the Indian Brook—Croton Gorge Watershed by minimizing the potential for groundwater and surface water contamination and taking steps to limit the severity of resource degradation. The Indian Brook-Croton Gorge Watershed encompasses portions of five municipalities including the Towns of Cortlandt, New Castle, and Ossining, and the Villages of Croton-on-Hudson and Ossining. The proposed overlay district includes restrictions on land uses that have the potential to pollute water sources such as the storage of hazardous materials, deicing chemcials and junkyards. In addition, the district requires a larger wetland buffer for new development proposed within the overlay and requires all major subdivisions to be designed as conservation subdivisions. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 914-734-1081 Town of Cortlandt E-Mail: chrisk@townofcortlandt.com 1 Heady Street City/PO: State: Zip Code: Cortlandt Manor NY 10567 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. _Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: NYSDEC ‘Ol mM 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? : acres or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? : acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: [7] Urban [7] Rural (non-agriculturey [J] Industrial [-] Commercial [1 Residential (suburban) [71 Forest (-] Agriculture [-] Aquatic [(] Other(Specify): [_] Parkland Page | of 3 SEAF 2019 5. Is the proposed action, a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? OO} 0) b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? 1/0} 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? old 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? If Yes, identify: - 7 OO) 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? : Olo b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? inlin] c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed [mi [mn] action? 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: plo If No, describe method for providing potable water: _ oe ola IfNo, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: _ _ _ ola 12. a, Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain weilands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? }O) b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? OO] If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _ oa (Shoreline [[] Forest [7] Agricultural/grasslands [[] Early mid-successional [CWetland [J Urban [J Suburban Federal government as threatened or endangered? oo i fallin a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? } Oo b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? iniinl If Yes, briefly describe: ie By If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment: If Yes, describe: completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: __ _ eee MY KNOWLEDG Applicant/$onsor/name; Dr. Richard Becker Date: March 13, 2024 Signature: -00 Af “ ie tx, Title. Town Supervisor h ‘ if p f a Bf yyan | the project sponsor or otherwise available to the reviewer. When answering the questions the reviewer should be guided by No,or | Moderate | small to large 7 impact impact may may | occur occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations? [J 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? [ | 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? | [| 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or Cc affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway? v 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate ] 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: [ ] b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities? [ | 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, _ | 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands, 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? Mw | oO | PRINT FORM Page 1 of 2 scar EAF 2019 . Date: have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short- The Proposed Action will result in the adoption of a watershed protection overlay district. The proposed overlay district is expected to support water quality within the Indian Brook-Croton Gorge Watershed. No significant adverse impacts would be expected with the adoption of this ordinance. [| Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an Town of Cortlandt March 13, 2024 - Name of Lead Agency / oo Date - Dr. Richard Becker Town Supervisor . ————— ———— Se — Print or’ Type Name (i Responsi cer in Lead Agency Tidy of pe Officer af l YC Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency _ Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) Bye d 134-7 W131 BT ee _f PRINT FORM Page2 of 2