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Croton Overlook DEIS

At the August 2, 2011 meeting, the Town Board closed the public hearing and voted to extend the written comment period. Written comments can be submitted through the close of business on August 30, 2011 to Alice E. Roker, Town Clerk, 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.

The DEIS is available for public review at the following locations: Yorktown Town Clerk’s Office, 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights; or the Yorktown Planning Department, 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, 914-962-6565; or the John C. Hart Memorial Library, 1130 Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588; and below.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Cover Letter
 
Cover and Table of Contents 1
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 41
Public Purpose, Needs and Benefits 41
Location 44
Project Background and History 47
Proposed Development 47
Existing Zoning 50
III. REQUIRED PERMITS AND APPROVALS 51
IV. EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, POTENTIAL IMPACTS, AND PROPOSED MITIGATION 52
A. Land Use, Zoning, and Public Policy 52
B. Visual Resources
80
    Fig B-1: Southern Limit of Disturbance Facing Random Farms
82
    Fig B-2: Eastern Limit of Disturbance Facing Adjacent Estate
83
    Fig B-3: Northern Limit of Disturbance Facing Residential Homes
84
C. Flora and Fauna 88
D. Soils, Topography, and Steep Slopes 123
E. Wetlands and Surface Water Resources 135
F. Cultural Resources 144
    Cultural Resouces Text
144
    Stonewall Photo 1    Stonewall Photo 2    Stonewall Photo 3 148
    Fig F-1: Existing Stonewalls
151
G. Noise, Air, and Constrction Impacts 152
H. Community Facilities and Services 158
I. Community Growth and Character 166
J. Stormwater Management 174
K. Solid Waste 181
L. Utilities, Water 183
M. Utilities, Sewer 185
N. Fiscal & Socioeconomic Impacts 191
O. Traffic Conditions, Safety and Flow 196
P. Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) 204
Q. Use and Conservation of Energy, Green Technology and Infrastructure 209
R. Hazardous Material and Waste 215
S. Groundwater and Geology 223
V. ALTERNATIVES 227
VI. SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS THAT CANNOT BE AVOIDED 237
VII. OTHER SEQR REQUIRED CHAPTERS 238
VIII. APPENDICES