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1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement MacDonnell Heights Town Center Town of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York LEAD AGENCY Town of Poughkeepsie Planning Board One Overocker Road Poughkeepsie, NY Contact: Mr. John T. Weisman, Planning Board Chairman PREPARED BY VHB Engineering, Surveying, and Landscape Architecture, P.C. 50 Main Street Suite 360 White Plains, NY Submission Date: September 14, 2017 Date Accepted: _September 26, 2017_ Public Hearing: October 19, 2017 DEIS Comments due by: 10 days after the close of the public hearing

2 Lead Agency: Town of Poughkeepsie Planning Board One Overocker Road Poughkeepsie, NY (845) Contact: John T. Weisman, Planning Board Chairman Applicant: Kirchhoff Properties LLC and MHTC Development, LLC 199 West Road Pleasant Valley NY (845) Contact: Richard M. Rang, PE Town Planner: Town of Poughkeepsie Planning Department One Overocker Road Poughkeepsie, NY (845) Contact: Neil Wilson, Esq. Consultants that contributed to this document include: Planning/EIS Preparation/Traffic Engineering/Natural Resources/Cultural Resources: VHB Engineering, Surveying, and Landscape Architecture, P.C. 50 Main Street, Suite 360 (914) Contacts: Valerie Monastra, AICP Wendy Holsberger, PE, PTOE Site Engineering, Landscape Design: Insite Engineering, Surveying, and Landscape Architecture, P.C. 3 Garrett Place Carmel, NY (845) Contact: Eric M. Schlobohm, PE Architecture and Urban Design: Union Studio Architecture & Community Design 140 Union Street Providence, RI (401) Contact: Stephanie R. Zurek, AIA, LEEP AP, CNU

3 1. Executive Summary A. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION B. REQUIRED APPROVALS AND PERMITS C. INVOLVED AND INTERESTED AGENCIES D. STATEMENT OF PROJECT PURPOSE AND NEED E. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS AND PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES 1-4 F. ALTERNATIVES Description of Proposed Project A. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION B. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION C. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT D. PROJECT PURPOSE AND NEED E. LIST OF INVOLVED AND INTERESTED AGENCIES Existing Environmental Conditions, Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation A. LAND USE, ZONING, AND PUBLIC POLICY... 3A-1 1. Land Use... 3A-1 a) Existing Conditions... 3A-1 b) Future Without the Proposed Project... 3A-2 c) Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3A-3 d) Proposed Mitigation... 3A-3 2. Zoning... 3A-4 a) Existing Conditions... 3A-4 b) Future Without the Proposed Project... 3A-9 c) Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3A-9 d) Proposed Mitigation... 3A Public Policy... 3A-11 a) Existing Conditions... 3A-11 b) Future Without the Proposed Project... 3A-14 i

4 c) Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3A-14 d) Proposed Mitigation... 3A-17 B. COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND VISUAL IMPACTS... 3B-1 1. Existing Conditions... 3B-1 2. Future without the Proposed Project... 3B-6 3. Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3B-6 4. Proposed Mitigation... 3B-10 C. GEOLOGY SOILS, TOPOGRAPHY, AND STEEP SLOPES... 3C-1 1. Existing Conditions... 3C-1 2. Future without the Proposed Project... 3C-3 3. Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3C-3 4. Proposed Mitigation... 3C-5 D. SURFACE WATER RESOURCES... 3D-1 1. Existing Conditions... 3D-1 2. Future without the Proposed Project... 3D-3 3. Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3D-3 4. Proposed Mitigation... 3D-4 E. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT... 3E-1 1. Existing Conditions... 3E-1 2. Future without the Proposed Project... 3E-2 3. Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3E-2 4. Proposed Mitigation... 3E-7 F. WATER... 3F-1 1. Existing Conditions... 3F-1 2. Future without the Proposed Project... 3F-2 3. Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3F-2 4. Proposed Mitigation... 3F-4 G. SANITARY SEWAGE... 3G-1 1. Existing Conditions... 3G-1 2. Future without the Proposed Project... 3G-1 3. Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3G-2 4. Proposed Mitigation... 3G-4 H. SOLID WASTE... 3H-1 1. Existing Conditions... 3H-1 2. Future without the Proposed Project... 3H-1 3. Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3H-1 4. Proposed Mitigation... 3H-2 I. VEGTATION AND WILDLIFE... 3I-1 1. Existing Conditions... 3I-1 2. Future without the Proposed Project... 3I-4 ii

5 3. Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Action... 3I-4 4. Proposed Mitigation... 3I-6 J. TRAFFIC, TRANSPORTION, PEDESTRIANS AND TRANSIT... 3J-1 1. Existing Conditions... 3J-1 2. Potential Impacts... 3J-7 3. Proposed Mitigation Measures... 3J-16 K. COMMUNITY SERVICES... 3K-1 1. Demographics... 3K-1 2. Police Services... 3K-4 3. Fire and Emergency Services... 3K-6 4. Recreation and Open Space... 3K-9 5. Other Community Services and Community Needs... 3K Schools... 3K-14 L. FISCAL AND ECONOMIC... 3L-1 1. Existing Conditions... 3L-1 2. Future without the Proposed Project... 3L-2 3. Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3L-2 4. Proposed Mitigation... 3L-7 M. HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES... 3M-1 1. Existing Conditions... 3M-1 2. Future without the Proposed Project... 3M-4 3. Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3M-5 4. Proposed Mitigation... 3M-5 N. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS... 3N-1 1. Existing Conditions... 3N-1 2. Future without the Proposed Project... 3N-2 3. Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3N-2 4. Proposed Mitigation... 3N-3 O. NOISE... 3O-1 1. Existing Conditions... 3O-1 2. Future without the Proposed Project... 3O-1 3. Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3O-2 4. Proposed Mitigation... 3O-5 P. AIR QUALITY... 3P-1 1. Existing Conditions... 3P-1 2. Future without the Proposed Project... 3P-3 3. Potential Impacts as a Result of the Proposed Project... 3P-3 4. Proposed Mitigation... 3P-4 Q. CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS... 3Q-1 1. Construction Plan... 3Q-1 iii

6 2. Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project... 3Q-4 3. Proposed Mitigation... 3Q-6 4. Alternatives A. ALTERNATIVE 1 THE NO ACTION ALTERNATIVE B. ALTERNATIVE 2 FULL BUILD-OUT UNDER ZONING C. ALTERNATIVE 3 DEVELOPMENT WITH REDUCED HEIGHT D. ALTERNATIVE 4 MODIFIED PHASED CONSTRUCTION E. ALTERNATIVE 5 ALTERNATIVE PLAN BASED ON IDENTIFIED SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Impacts That Cannot Be Avoided Growth Inducing Impacts Effects on the Use and Conservation of Energy Resources Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitment of Resources iv

7 Appendices A. SCOPING DOUCMENT AND SEQRA DOCUMENTATION B. SOIL SURVEY MAP AND SOIL CLASSIFICATION REPORT C. WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT D. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN E. PRELIMINARY STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) F. FACILITIES PLAN (EXISTING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT) G. HUDSONIA REPORT, SPECIES OF CONSERVATION CONCERN H. TRAFFIC IMPACT AND ACCESS STUDY I. COMMUNITY PROVIDERS LETTERS AND RESPONSES J. PHASE I A/B ARCHEOLOGICAL REPORT K. PHASE I A/B ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURES REPORT L. PHASE I AND II ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT M. LETTER FROM SARAH DAVIS, TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE ZONING OFFICER, DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2017 N. SITE PLAN SET v

8 List of Tables Table No. Description Page Table 1-1 Project Approvals and Reviews Table 2-1 Development Program for Residential Uses Table 2-2 Development Program for Nonresidential Uses Table 2-3 Involved Agencies Table 3A-1 Site Parcels... 3A-2 Table 3A-2 Zoning Compliance... 3A-9 Table 3B-1 Visual Analysis Photographs... 3B-5 Table 3C-1 Project Site Soils... 3C-1 Table 3C-2 Soils Disturbance by Type... 3C-4 Table 3E-1 Pre-Development Peak Flows... 3E-2 Table 3E-2 Infiltration Area Water Quality Volume Treatment Summary... 3E-4 Table 3E-3 Pond Sizing Summary... 3E-5 Table 3E-4 Pre- and Post-Development Peak Flows... 3E-6 Table 3F-1 Daily Domestic Water Demands by Use... 3F-2 Table 3G-1 Design Hydraulic Loading MacDonnell Heights Town Center... 3G-3 Table 3G-2 Design Hydraulic Loading Poughkeepsie Corporate Center Wastewater Treatment Plant... 3G-4 Table 3I-1 Land Cover Type... 3I-2 Table 3I-2 Observed List of Avian Species... 3I-3 Table 3J-1 Existing Intersection Levels of Service Summary... 3J-3 Table 3J-2 Summary of 3-year Crash History... 3J-5 Table 3J-3 Peak Hour Travel Time Summary in Minutes... 3J-7 Table 3J No-Build Intersection Levels of Service Summary... 3J-8 Table 3J-5 Project Trip Generation Summary...3J-10 Table 3J Build Intersection Levels of Service Summary...3J-12 Table 3J Build w/ Mitigation Levels of Service Summary...3J-18 vi

9 Table 3J-8 Table 3J-9 ETC Build w/ Mitigation Levels of Service Summary...3J-20 ETC Build Site Access Levels of Service Summary...3J-22 Table 3K-1 Population Trends... 3K-1 Table 3K-2 Population Ages... 3K-2 Table 3K-3 Resident Population Projection by Age... 3K-3 Table 3K-4 Residential Population Projection by Unit Type... 3K-3 Table 3K-5 Recreation/Open Space West Side... 3K-10 Table 3K-6 Recreation/Open Space West Side... 3K-11 Table 3K-7 Arlington Central School District Enrollment Trends... 3K-14 Table 3K-8 Arlington Central School District Projected Enrollment and Existing Capacity... 3K-15 Table 3K-9 Program Costs and Tax Levy Per Pupil... 3K-16 Table 3K-10 Projected School Aged Children... 3K-17 Table 3L-1 Lot Size and Assessed Value of Each Tax Lot... 3L-1 Table 3L-2 Current Property Taxes Generated by Parcel... 3L-1 Table 3L-3 Expected Residential Rents... 3L-4 Table 3L-4 Expected Non-Residential Rents... 3L-5 Table 3L-5 Potential Property Tax Generation at Full Build-Out by Taxing Jurisdiction 3L-5 Table 3L-6 Employment Generated During Operational Phase... 3L-6 Table 3O-1 Noise Levels of Construction Equipment... 3O-2 Table 3O-2 Typical Site Average Noise Levels by Construction Activity (dba) All Equipment at Project Site... 3O-2 Table 3O-3 Typical Site Average Noise Levels by Construction Activity (dba) Minimum Amount of Equipment Required at Project Site... 3O-3 Table 3P-1 National Ambient Air Quality Standards... 3P-2 Table 3P-2 Air Quality Monitoring Concentrations... 3P-3 Table 4-1 Comparison of Alternatives vii

10 List of Exhibits Exhibit No. Title 2-1 Site Location 2-2 Overall Site Plan 3A-1 Parcels 3A-2 Compilation of Surveys 3A-3 Land Uses within a Quarter Mile of Project Site 3A-4 Zoning Districts 3B-1 Visual Analysis Photo Locations Existing Conditions Leaf-On 3B-2 Existing Visual Conditions Photographs 3B-3 Typical Commercial Building Design 3B-4 Typical Live-Work Building Design 3B-5 Kirchhoff Office Design 3B-6 Bank Building and Daycare Building Design 3B-7 Breezeway Residential Building Elevations 3B-8 Townhouse and Multifamily Residential Building Elevations 3B-9 Photograph Simulation Location Map 3B-10 Photograph Location 3 Simulation 3B-11 Photograph Location 4 Simulation 3B-12 Photograph Location 7 Simulation 3B-13 Photograph Location 9 Simulation 3B-14 Photograph Location 19 Simulation 3B-15 Photograph Location 20 Simulation 3C-1 USDA Soils Series 3C-2 Existing Conditions Plan 3C-3A Grading and Drainage Plan West Side 3C-3B Grading and Drainage Plan East Side 3C-4 Slope of Disturbance Plan 3C-5 Depth of Cut Worksheet viii

11 Exhibit No. Title 3D-1 Natural Resources Map 3D-2 FEMA Flood Hazard Map 3E-1 Overall Drainage Map 3E-2 Pre-Development Drainage Map 3E-3 Post-Development Drainage Map 3H-1A 3H-1B Layout & Landscaping Plan West Side Layout & Landscaping Plan East Side 3I-1 Land Cover Map 3K-1 Overall Conceptual Plan 3Q-1 Overall Construction Phasing Plan and SWPPP Notes 4-1 Proposed Action 4-2 Alternative 2 Full Build-Out Under Zoning Alternative 4-3 Alternative 3 Development with Reduced Height ix

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