SEQR RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Webster Central School District (the “District”) seeks to undertake a district wide construction/renovation project, including, but not limited to: Districtwide improvements and renovations to the buildings and grounds at DeWitt Elementary School, Klem North Elementary School, Klem South Elementary School, Plank North Elementary School, Plank South Elementary School, Schlegel Elementary School, State Elementary School, Willink Elementary School, Spry Middle School, Schroeder High School and RL Thomas High School, including site improvements and building renovations, infrastructure maintenance and modernized learning environments, including building additions at Schlegel Elementary School, State Elementary School, Willink Middle School and RL Thomas High School; reconstruction of bus loops and asphalt sidewalks; reconstruction and reconfiguration of parking lots; landscape at front entrances; paving for bus parking; field drainage improvements at Spry Middle School; stormwater improvements at Willink Middle School; replacement and reconstruction of synthetic turf carpet on the existing football fields at the Schroeder High school and RL Thomas High School; reconstruction of the track and track events area, as well as a new scoreboard at RL Thomas High School; site work at the Maintenance Building 2&3 at Spry Elementary School, Basket Road 655A, Basket Road Field and the Webster Bus Garage. As well as any other renovations or improvements depicted in the project scope of work. WHEREAS, the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and the regulations thereunder require the Board to undertake a review of the potential environmental impacts, if any, associated with the project before approving same; and WHEREAS, this project is a Type I within the meaning of SEQRA; and WHEREAS, on August 31, 2022, a notice was transmitted to all involved agencies of the Board’s desire to act as lead agency with respect to the environmental review of the proposed Project; and WHEREAS, no agency has objected to the designation of the Board as lead agency with respect to the environmental review of the proposed Project; and WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR Section 617.7 requires a lead agency to issue a written determination of significance with respect to any proposed Type I action; WHEREAS, the Board has carefully considered the nature and scope of the proposed
Project, as set forth in the Full Environmental Assessment Form prepared with respect to such action, and makes the following determinations: 1.
The proposed action includes, but is not limited to:
Districtwide improvements and renovations to the buildings and grounds at DeWitt Elementary School, Klem North Elementary School, Klem South Elementary School, Plank North Elementary School, Plank South Elementary School, Schlegel Elementary School, State Elementary School, Willink Elementary School, Spry Middle School, Schroeder High School and RL Thomas High School, including site improvements and building renovations, infrastructure maintenance and modernized learning environments, including building additions at Schlegel Elementary School, State Elementary School, Willink Middle School and RL Thomas High School; reconstruction of bus loops and asphalt sidewalks; reconstruction and reconfiguration of parking lots; landscape at front entrances; paving for bus parking; field drainage improvements at Spry Middle School; stormwater improvements at Willink Middle School; replacement and reconstruction of synthetic turf carpet on the existing football fields at the Schroeder High school and RL Thomas High School; reconstruction of the track and track events area, as well as a new scoreboard at RL Thomas High School; site work at the Maintenance Building 2&3 at Spry Elementary School, Basket Road 655A, Basket Road Field and the Webster Bus Garage. As well as any other renovations or improvements depicted in the project scope of work.
2.
The proposed action is classified under SEQRA as a Type I action within the
meaning of 6 NYCRR §617.4. 3.
Upon consideration of the action, review of the Full Environmental Assessment
Form, the criteria contained in 6 NYCRR 617.7, and all other supporting information, the Board identifies the following relevant areas of environmental concern, as set forth hereafter, and analyzes whether the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment. 4.
The development and use of the property will have a small impact upon land.
5.
The proposed development and use of the property will not adversely impact
geological features. 6.
The proposed development and use of the property will have a small impact on
surface water. 7.
The proposed development and use of the property will have not adversely
impacted ground water. 8.
The proposed development and use of the property will have a small impact on
flooding. 9.
The proposed development and use of the property will not adversely impact air.
10.
The proposed development and use of the property will not adversely impact
plants and animals. 11.
The proposed development and use of the property will have a small impact on
agricultural resources. 12.
The proposed development and use of the property will not adversely impact
aesthetic resources. 13.
The proposed development and use of the property will have a small impact on
historic or archeological resources. The District will coordinate with interested agencies to mitigate any impact. 14.
The proposed development and use of the property will not adversely impact open
space and recreation areas. 15.
The proposed development and use of the property will not adversely impact
critical environmental areas. 16.
The proposed development and use of the property will not adversely impact
transportation. 17.
The proposed development and use of the property will have a small impact on
18.
The proposed development and use of the property will have a small impact on
energy.
noise, odor and light. 19.
The proposed development and use of the property will have a small impact on
human health. 20.
The proposed development and use of the property is consistent with community
21.
The proposed development and use of the property is consistent with community
plans.
character. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board finds and concludes that the proposed action is a Type I within the meaning of 6 NYCRR 617.2(al); and it is further RESOLVED that the Board hereby declares itself lead agency with respect to the environmental review of the proposed project; and it is further RESOLVED, that upon consideration of the foregoing, the Board finds and concludes that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse impacts to the environment; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Board hereby issues a Negative Declaration with respect to the proposed action; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes and directs the Superintendent or his designee to file this Negative Declaration with the appropriate parties and agencies. The vote on the foregoing Resolution was as follows: Name: __________________
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