Costco Notice of Public Scoping Session
LEGAL NOTICE
State Environmental Quality Review
POSITIVE DECLARATION
Notice of Intent to Prepare a Draft EIS
Determination of Significance
Notice of Public Scoping Session
This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to
Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law.
The Town of Yorktown Planning Board as lead agency, has determined that the proposed action described below may have a significant impact on the environment and that a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared.
Name of Action: Costco Warehouse
SEQR Status: Type 1
Scoping: Yes X
If yes, indicate how scoping will be conducted: Public Hearing
Description of Action: The applicant proposes to develop an 18.75 acre parcel, and construct a 151,092 SF Costco Wholesale Club retail store and club member available filling station with tree pump islands. Within the proposed Costco store will be a 4-bay loading dock and tire center that will include 4 service bays, an office/waiting area, and a sales floor
Location: (Include street address and the name of the municipality/county
3200 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, Westchester County
Reasons Supporting This Determination:
1) Impact on Land Use and Zoning
2) Impact on Visual Resources
3) Impact on Environmental Assessment
4) Impact on Soils, Topography and Steep Slopes
5) Impact on Flora and Fauna
6) Impact on Wetlands and Surface Water Resources
8) Impact on Stormwater Management
9) Impact on Utilities
10) Impact on Traffic
11) Impact on Air Quality
12) Impact on Noise
13) Impact on Community Facilities
14) Impact on Fiscal Conditions
15) Impact on Cultural Resources
The applicant has agreed to complete a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) The applicant has submitted a Draft Scoping Document pursuant to sections 617(8)a and (b) of the SEQRA regulations.
A Public scoping session on the DEIS will be held on November 8, 2010 at 7:30 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Town of Yorktown Town Hall Located at 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598.
For Further Information:
Contact Person: Lorraine DeSisto, Assistant Planner
Address:1974 Commerce Street
Yorktown heights, NY 10598
Telephone Number: 914-962-6565
A Copy of this Notice Sent to:
Commissioner, NYS DEC 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12233-0001
Appropriate Regional Office of the DEC
NYS DEC Department of Regulatory Affairs 21 S. Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
Office of the Chief Executive officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located. Susan Siegel, Supervisor.
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