Appendix C Agency Correspondence
Appendix C: Correspondence TRAFFIC From: The City of White Plains, Department of Traffic To: Metro-North Railroad Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Describes the basis for determining the agreed upon approach for performing the traffic impact analysis to assess the proposed parking garage. From: Westchester County Department of Public Works (DPW) To: Metro-North Railroad Date: March 4, 2009 Subject: DPW agrees with the choice to use adjusted 2003 traffic volumes to establish the existing conditions for the traffic analyses required to assess impacts of proposed project. From: Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc. To: Adam R. Kaufman, AICP, Town Planner, Town of North Castle, NY Date: February 11, 2010 Subject: A preliminary review of potential project related traffic impacts along New York State Route 22. HISTORIC PRESERVATION To: Metro-North Railroad From: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) Date: October 16, 2008 Subject: It is the opinion of OPRHP that the utility building at 525 North Broadway is not eligible for inclusion in the State and National Register of Historic Places. C-1
MTA Metro-North Railroad North White Plains Parking Garage To: Metro-North Railroad From: OPRHP Date: June 24, 2009 Subject: OPRHP s review of the Proposed Action, in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The correspondence includes a request for Additional Archaeology Information. An attached Building Evaluation Comment notes that the White Plains Rural Cemetery and the Bronx River Parkway are two historic properties near the proposed project site. From: Metro-North Railroad To: OPRHP Date: July 9, 2009 Subject: Regarding OPRHP s previous request for additional archaeology information, the project is still in the preliminary planning phase and has not yet progressed to design no plans to send at the time. Attached was an aerial view of the site showing existing conditions. From: Metro-North Railroad To: OPRHP Date: February 25, 2010 Subject: A follow up to the July 9, 2010 letter, attaching an Archaeological Analysis for the project site. Also enclosed was a draft aerial schematic plan for the proposed parking garage. To: Metro-North Railroad From: OPRHP Date: March 15, 2010 Subject: OPRHP s review of the Proposed Action, in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The correspondence provides OPRHP s conclusion that the Proposed Action would have no adverse effect on cultural resources. NATURAL RESOURCES From: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation To: Metro-North Railroad Date: September 16, 2009 Subject: There are no records of known occurrences of rare or state-listed animals or plants, significant natural communities, or other significant habitats on or in the immediate vicinity of the project site. C-2
Appendix C: Correspondence From: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) To: Metro-North Railroad Date: September 18, 2009 Subject: There are no species listed under the jurisdiction of NOAA s National Marine Fisheries Service known to occur in the vicinity of the proposed project. From: Army Corps of Engineers To: Metro-North Railroad Date: October 6, 2009 Subject: Since the proposed work does not include dredging or construction activities in or over any navigable waters in the United States, etc a Department of the Army permit will not be required. C-3
Appendix C: Correspondence TRAFFIC From: The City of White Plains, Department of Traffic To: Metro-North Railroad Date: March 3, 2009 Subject: Describes the basis for determining the agreed upon approach for performing the traffic impact analysis to assess the proposed parking garage. From: Westchester County Department of Public Works (DPW) To: Metro-North Railroad Date: March 4, 2009 Subject: DPW agrees with the choice to use adjusted 2003 traffic volumes to establish the existing conditions for the traffic analyses required to assess impacts of proposed project. From: Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc. To: Adam R. Kaufman, AICP, Town Planner, Town of North Castle, NY Date: February 11, 2010 Subject: A preliminary review of potential project related traffic impacts along New York State Route 22. HISTORIC PRESERVATION To: Metro-North Railroad From: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) Date: October 16, 2008 Subject: It is the opinion of OPRHP that the utility building at 525 North Broadway is not eligible for inclusion in the State and National Register of Historic Places. C-1
MTA Metro-North Railroad North White Plains Parking Garage To: Metro-North Railroad From: OPRHP Date: June 24, 2009 Subject: OPRHP s review of the Proposed Action, in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The correspondence includes a request for Additional Archaeology Information. An attached Building Evaluation Comment notes that the White Plains Rural Cemetery and the Bronx River Parkway are two historic properties near the proposed project site. From: Metro-North Railroad To: OPRHP Date: July 9, 2009 Subject: Regarding OPRHP s previous request for additional archaeology information, the project is still in the preliminary planning phase and has not yet progressed to design no plans to send at the time. Attached was an aerial view of the site showing existing conditions. From: Metro-North Railroad To: OPRHP Date: February 25, 2010 Subject: A follow up to the July 9, 2010 letter, attaching an Archaeological Analysis for the project site. Also enclosed was a draft aerial schematic plan for the proposed parking garage. To: Metro-North Railroad From: OPRHP Date: March 15, 2010 Subject: OPRHP s review of the Proposed Action, in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The correspondence provides OPRHP s conclusion that the Proposed Action would have no adverse effect on cultural resources. NATURAL RESOURCES From: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation To: Metro-North Railroad Date: September 16, 2009 Subject: There are no records of known occurrences of rare or state-listed animals or plants, significant natural communities, or other significant habitats on or in the immediate vicinity of the project site. C-2
Appendix C: Correspondence From: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) To: Metro-North Railroad Date: September 18, 2009 Subject: There are no species listed under the jurisdiction of NOAA s National Marine Fisheries Service known to occur in the vicinity of the proposed project. From: Army Corps of Engineers To: Metro-North Railroad Date: October 6, 2009 Subject: Since the proposed work does not include dredging or construction activities in or over any navigable waters in the United States, etc a Department of the Army permit will not be required. C-3