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Also attached to this agenda item: CAF - Local Law Intro 4 LL Intro 4 and LL Intro 5 Memo LWRP LL Intro 4 of 2025 Local Law Intro 4 of 2025 Trees Resolution 113-2025 LL Intro 4 of 2025 PH Resolution 87-2025 LL Intro 4 of 2025 Referrals SEAF Part 1 - LL Intro 4 SEAF Part 1 Narrative - LL Intro 4

Members STUART GREENBAUM STEVE KRISKY CARA POLITI LEO WIEGMAN Village Engineer DANIEL O’CONNOR, P.E. TO: Mayor Brian Pugh and the Village Board of Trustees FROM: Chairman Simon, Waterfront Advisory Committee RE: Referral from Village Board for a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Consistency review for Local Law Introductory 4 of 2025 to repeal and replace Chapter 208, Trees, of the Village Code DATE: May 7, 2025 On May 5, 2025, the Waterfront Advisory Committee (WAC) reviewed for consistency with the Village’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) the referral listed above. Based on the Committee’s review of the 44 LWRP policies, the Waterfront Advisory Committee made a recommendation of consistency with the LWRP. The WAC reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form and determined that there were no changes necessary. The WAC reviewed the Coastal Assessment Form and no changes were noted. The committee reviewed the 44 LWRP policies and determined that the following policies are relevant: POLICY 6: Expedite Permit procedures in order to facilitate the siting of development activities at suitable locations POLICY 7: Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats will be protected, preserved, and, where practical, restored so as to maintain their viability as habitats POLICY 9B: Encourage passive recreational enjoyment of the woldlife in the designated significant fish and wildlife habitats, on the Audobon Society santuaries, Jane Lytle Arboretum, Gouveia Park, and on other public or private lands within the Village where wildlife habitats are located, as well as the protection of such resources. 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 19B: Increase public access to areas that offer physical and visual connection to the Hudson River or Croton River and Bay POLICY 23: Protect, engance, 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 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 redgelines 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. 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 41: Land use or development in the coastal area will not cause national or State air quality standards to be violated. 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 situation, minimizing disturbance, preserving natural habitats and protecting against flood and pollution. The committee also reviewed the 11 LWRP Section IV policies and determined that the following policy is relevant: POLICY 2: ADDRESS DRAINAGE SYSTEMS THAT LEAD TO EROSION ON STEEP SLOPES. The objective of this project is to promote activities that will control soil erosion and sedimentation caused by stormwater runoff. These issues are most significant along the steep banks of the Croton River Gorge. The WAC felt that the enhanced Village Tree Law is more protective of the environment and therefore was connected to the policies listed above. It is for the reasons contained in this memorandum that the WAC issues its recommendation of consistency.