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Planning Attachment 2025.06.03

Environmental Assessment

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Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the

application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Sierra Trading Post

Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): Holt Rd. Wegmans Plaza- 900 Holt Rd., Webster, NY 14580

Brief Description of Proposed Action

The project involves enclosing a portion of the existing former Chase-Pitkin outdoor space, located on the south side of Hobby Lobby, to create a new tenant space. The proposed retail area will be constructed within the existing building footprint and is a permitted use in the HC Zoning District. The project includes approximately 19,000 square feet of retail space, with a loading dock located at the rear of the building and private utility connections.

Name of Applicant or Sponsor:

Telephone

(585) 720-5781

Wegman's Food Markets, INC (Kim Goergen)

E-Mail

Kim.Goergen@wegmans.com

Address

100 Market Street

City/PO:

State:

Zip Code:

Rochester

NY

14624

1.

Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2.

NO

2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: Town of Webster Planning Board

NO

3.

4. 5.

a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor?

__________ 28.77 acres __________ .23 +/- acres 28.77 acres __________

Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: Urban

□ Forest □ Parkland

Rural (non-agriculture)

Industrial ✔

Commercial

Agriculture

Aquatic

Other(Specify):

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Residential (suburban)

YES

✔ YES

✔

5.

Is the proposed action,

NO

YES

a.

A permitted use under the zoning regulations?

✔

b.

Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan?

✔ NO

6.

N/A

YES

Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape?

✔ 7.

Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area?

NO

If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________

✔

8.

NO a.

Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels?

b.

Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action?

YES

✔

✔

c.

9.

Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements?

YES

✔ NO

YES

If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

✔

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply?

NO

YES

If No, describe method for providing potable water: _________________________________________

✔ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities?

NO

YES

If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________

✔

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places? b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________

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NO

YES

✔

✔ NO

✔

✔

YES

14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply:

□Shoreline □ Forest Agricultural/grasslands Wetland □ Urban ✔ Suburban

Early mid-successional

15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered?

NO

16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan?

NO

YES

✔ YES

✔ 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, a.

Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties?

NO

YES

✔ ✔

✔

b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Storm water will tie into existing site storm infrastructure

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _ 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste management facility? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________

NO

YES

✔ NO

YES

✔ NO

YES

✔

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE 05/13/2025 Evan Gefell (Costich Engineering- Agent) Applicant/sponsor/name: ____________________________________________________ __________________________ Date: _____________________

Project Manager Signature

_____________________________________________________Title:__________________________________

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EAF Mapper Summary Report

Monday, April 14, 2025 12:44 PM

Disclaimer

The EAF Mapper is a screening tool intended to assist project sponsors and reviewing agencies in preparing an environmental assessment form (EAF). Not all questions asked in the EAF are answered by the EAF Mapper. Additional information on any EAF question can be obtained by consulting the EAF Workbooks. Although the EAF Mapper provides the most up-to-date digital data available to DEC, you may also need to contact local or other data sources in order to obtain data not provided by the Mapper. Digital data is not a substitute for agency determinations.

Part 1 / Question 7 [Critical Environmental Area]

No

Part 1 / Question 12a [National or State Register of Historic Places or State Eligible Sites]

No

Part 1 / Question 12b [Archeological Sites]

No

Part 1 / Question 13a [Wetlands or Other Regulated Waterbodies]

No

Part 1 / Question 15 [Threatened or Endangered Animal]

No

Part 1 / Question 16 [100 Year Flood Plain]

No

Part 1 / Question 20 [Remediation Site]

No

Short Environmental Assessment Form

EAF Mapper Summary Report

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