APPENDIX G Correspondence
Environmental and Planning Consultants 3900 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 300 Bohemia, NY 11716 tel: 631 285-6980 fax: 631 285-6919 www.akrf.com August 19, 2008 Lystra Gaddy, District Manager Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights Ambulance Corps. 295 Merritt Ave. Wyandanch, NY 11798 Re: Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan Dear Ms. Gaddy: AKRF, Inc. has been retained by the Town of Babylon to prepare a New York State Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination, Urban Renewal Plan, and Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) (together known as the Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan) to assess the potential effects of a projected redevelopment scenario for downtown Wyandanch in the year 2020, based on market conditions and land use recommendations, including zoning changes, set forth in the Plan. The document is being prepared as part of larger effort to redevelop and revitalize the project area (see Figure 1, attached). We have calculated a conservative estimated growth in development that would occur by 2020 as a result of adoption of the Plan. The projected redevelopment scenario includes from 459 to 1,335 residential units (expected to be a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom townhomes, condominiums, and apartments); 67,500 to 99,950 square feet of retail space, including shopping goods, convenience goods, neighborhood services, and eating and drinking establishments; 60,000 to 150,000 square feet of office space; and 42,500 to 55,900 square feet of institutional space, such as a heath center, education and training facility, and/or day care center. The proposed uses would be housed in high-, medium-, and lowdensity mixed or single use buildings with a maximum height of 4 stories or 60 feet, and would replace vacant or underutilized parcels in the project area. We are interested in whether you foresee any issues with the projected redevelopment scenario and the potential demands that it would place on the Ambulance Corps. In your response, please indicate whether your organization would be able to provide services to the area should it grow in the manner summarized above. Please also indicate whether there are any plans for future changes in your organization which would affect its ability to provide services to the project area. We look forward to your prompt response to our inquiry. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, Lorianne DeFalco Environmental Planner AKRF, Inc. New York City Hudson Valley Region Long Island Baltimore / Washington Area New Jersey Connecticut
Environmental and Planning Consultants 3900 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 300 Bohemia, NY 11716 tel: 631 285-6980 fax: 631 285-6919 www.akrf.com August 19, 2008 Inspector Robert Cassagne Suffolk County Police Department First Precinct 555 Route 109 West Babylon, NY 11704 Re: Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan Dear Inspector Cassagne: AKRF, Inc. has been retained by the Town of Babylon to prepare a New York State Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination, Urban Renewal Plan, and Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) (together known as the Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan) to assess the potential effects of a projected redevelopment scenario for downtown Wyandanch in the year 2020, based on market conditions and land use recommendations, including zoning changes, set forth in the Plan. The document is being prepared as part of larger effort to redevelop and revitalize the project area (see Figure 1, attached). We have calculated a conservative estimated growth in development that would occur by 2020 as a result of adoption of the Plan. The projected redevelopment scenario includes from 459 to 1,335 residential units (expected to be a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom townhomes, condominiums, and apartments); 67,500 to 99,950 square feet of retail space, including shopping goods, convenience goods, neighborhood services, and eating and drinking establishments; 60,000 to 150,000 square feet of office space; and 42,500 to 55,900 square feet of institutional space, such as a heath center, education and training facility, and/or day care center. The proposed uses would be housed in high-, medium-, and lowdensity mixed or single use buildings with a maximum height of 4 stories or 60 feet, and would replace vacant or underutilized parcels in the project area. We are interested in whether you foresee any issues with the projected redevelopment scenario and the potential demands that it would place on the department. In your response, please indicate whether your organization would be able to provide services to the area should it grow in the manner summarized above. Please also indicate whether there are any plans for future changes in your organization which would affect its ability to provide services to the project area. We look forward to your prompt response to our inquiry. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, Lorianne DeFalco Environmental Planner AKRF, Inc. New York City Hudson Valley Region Long Island Baltimore / Washington Area New Jersey Connecticut
Environmental and Planning Consultants 3900 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 300 Bohemia, NY 11716 tel: 631 285-6980 fax: 631 285-6919 www.akrf.com August 19, 2008 Ms. Vicky Russell, Commissioner Town of Babylon Department of Environmental Control 281 Phelps Lane North Babylon, NY 11703 Re: Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan Dear Ms. Russell: AKRF, Inc. has been retained by the Town of Babylon to prepare a New York State Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination, Urban Renewal Plan, and Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) (together known as the Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan) to assess the potential effects of a projected redevelopment scenario for downtown Wyandanch in the year 2020, based on market conditions and land use recommendations, including zoning changes, set forth in the Plan. The document is being prepared as part of larger effort to redevelop and revitalize the project area (see Figure 1, attached). We have calculated a conservative estimated growth in development that would occur by 2020 as a result of adoption of the Plan. The projected redevelopment scenario includes from 459 to 1,335 residential units (expected to be a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom townhomes, condominiums, and apartments); 67,500 to 99,950 square feet of retail space, including shopping goods, convenience goods, neighborhood services, and eating and drinking establishments; 60,000 to 150,000 square feet of office space; and 42,500 to 55,900 square feet of institutional space, such as a heath center, education and training facility, and/or day care center. The proposed uses would be housed in high-, medium-, and lowdensity mixed or single use buildings with a maximum height of 4 stories or 60 feet, and would replace vacant or underutilized parcels in the project area. We are interested in whether you foresee any issues with the projected redevelopment scenario and the potential demands that it would place on the Sanitation Department. In your response, please indicate whether your organization would be able to provide services to the area should it grow in the manner summarized above. Please also indicate whether there are any plans for future changes in your organization which would affect its ability to provide services to the project area. We look forward to your prompt response to our inquiry. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, Lorianne DeFalco Environmental Planner AKRF, Inc. New York City Hudson Valley Region Long Island Baltimore / Washington Area New Jersey Connecticut
Environmental and Planning Consultants 3900 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 300 Bohemia, NY 11716 tel: 631 285-6980 fax: 631 285-6919 www.akrf.com August 19, 2008 Dr. Sherman Roberts, Superintendent Wyandanch Union Free School District 1445 Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Blvd Wyandanch, NY 11798 Re: Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan Dear Dr. Roberts: AKRF, Inc. has been retained by the Town of Babylon to prepare a New York State Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination, Urban Renewal Plan, and Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) (together known as the Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan) to assess the potential effects of a projected redevelopment scenario for downtown Wyandanch in the year 2020, based on market conditions and land use recommendations, including zoning changes, set forth in the Plan. The document is being prepared as part of larger effort to redevelop and revitalize the project area (see Figure 1, attached). We have calculated a conservative estimated growth in development that would occur by 2020 as a result of adoption of the Plan. The projected redevelopment scenario includes from 459 to 1,335 residential units (expected to be a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom townhomes, condominiums, and apartments); 67,500 to 99,950 square feet of retail space, including shopping goods, convenience goods, neighborhood services, and eating and drinking establishments; 60,000 to 150,000 square feet of office space; and 42,500 to 55,900 square feet of institutional space, such as a heath center, education and training facility, and/or day care center. The proposed uses would be housed in high-, medium-, and lowdensity mixed or single use buildings with a maximum height of 4 stories or 60 feet, and would replace vacant or underutilized parcels in the project area. We are interested in whether you foresee any issues with the projected redevelopment scenario and the potential demands that it would place on the school district. In your response, please indicate whether your organization would be able to provide services to the area should it grow in the manner summarized above. Please also indicate whether there are any plans for future changes in your organization which would affect its ability to provide services to the project area. We look forward to your prompt response to our inquiry. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, Lorianne DeFalco Environmental Planner AKRF, Inc. New York City Hudson Valley Region Long Island Baltimore / Washington Area New Jersey Connecticut
Environmental and Planning Consultants 3900 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 300 Bohemia, NY 11716 tel: 631 285-6980 fax: 631 285-6919 www.akrf.com August 19, 2008 Donna Mancuso, Administrative Officer Suffolk County Water Authority 4060 Sunrise Highway Oakdale, NY 11769 Re: Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan Dear Ms. Mancuso: AKRF, Inc. has been retained by the Town of Babylon to prepare a New York State Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination, Urban Renewal Plan, and Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) (together known as the Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan) to assess the potential effects of a projected redevelopment scenario for downtown Wyandanch in the year 2020, based on market conditions and land use recommendations, including zoning changes, set forth in the Plan. The document is being prepared as part of larger effort to redevelop and revitalize the project area (see Figure 1, attached). We have calculated a conservative estimated growth in development that would occur by 2020 as a result of adoption of the Plan. The projected redevelopment scenario includes from 459 to 1,335 residential units (expected to be a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom townhomes, condominiums, and apartments); 67,500 to 99,950 square feet of retail space, including shopping goods, convenience goods, neighborhood services, and eating and drinking establishments; 60,000 to 150,000 square feet of office space; and 42,500 to 55,900 square feet of institutional space, such as a heath center, education and training facility, and/or day care center. The proposed uses would be housed in high-, medium-, and lowdensity mixed or single use buildings with a maximum height of 4 stories or 60 feet, and would replace vacant or underutilized parcels in the project area. We are interested in whether you foresee any issues with the projected redevelopment scenario and the potential demands that it would place on the water supply system. In your response, please indicate whether your organization would be able to provide services to the area should it grow in the manner summarized above. Please also indicate whether there are any plans for future changes in your organization which would affect its ability to provide services to the project area. We look forward to your prompt response to our inquiry. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, Lorianne DeFalco Environmental Planner AKRF, Inc. New York City Hudson Valley Region Long Island Baltimore / Washington Area New Jersey Connecticut
Environmental and Planning Consultants 3900 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 300 Bohemia, NY 11716 tel: 631 285-6980 fax: 631 285-6919 www.akrf.com August 26, 2008 Kim Kennedy Suffolk County Water Authority 4060 Sunrise Highway Oakdale, NY 11769 Re: Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan Dear Ms. Kennedy: As you know, AKRF, Inc. has been retained by the Town of Babylon to prepare a New York State Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination, Urban Renewal Plan, and Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) (together known as the Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan) to assess the potential effects of a projected redevelopment scenario for downtown Wyandanch in the year 2020, based on market conditions and land use recommendations, including zoning changes, set forth in the Plan. As you requested during our phone conversation on August 26, 2008, provided below in Table 1 is a description of the short- and long-term projected redevelopment scenarios for each strategic site within the project area (see Figure 1). As we discussed, the specific types of proposed uses for each site (e.g. restaurant, bank, nail salon, etc.) are unknown at this time and would not be determined until a developer submitted a specific proposal (i.e. site plan) to the Town following adoption of the GEIS. Site Housing Units Table 1 Projected Redevelopment Scenarios Short Term (2013) Long Term (2020) Retail (sf) Office (sf) Institutional (sf) Housing Units Retail (sf) Office (sf) Institutional (sf) A 128 25,310 23,050 0 373 37,500 57,610 0 B 96 9,480 4,060 0 280 14,040 10,140 0 C 116 7,140 4,580 0 336 10,550 11,480 0 D 51 14,270 0 0 149 21,130 0 0 E 68 0 0 0 197 0 0 0 F 0 5,060 9,320 42,500 0 7,490 23,300 55,900 G 0 6,240 18,990 0 0 9,240 47,470 0 Total 459 67,500 60,000 42,500 1,335 99,950 150,000 55,900 Sources: AKRF, Economic and Market Trends Analysis, October 25, 2007; The RBA Group, Wyandanch Downtown Rezoning Strategy, July 17, 2008. As stated in our previous letter dated August 19, 2008, the projected redevelopment scenario includes from 459 to 1,335 residential units (expected to be a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom townhomes, condominiums, and apartments); 67,500 to 99,950 square feet of retail space, including shopping goods, convenience goods, neighborhood services, and eating and drinking establishments; 60,000 to 150,000 AKRF, Inc. New York City Hudson Valley Region Long Island Baltimore / Washington Area New Jersey Connecticut
Ms. Kim Kennedy 2 August 26, 2008 square feet of office space; and 42,500 to 55,900 square feet of institutional space, such as a heath center, education and training facility, and/or day care center. The proposed uses would be housed in high-, medium-, and low-density mixed or single use buildings with a maximum height of 4 stories or 60 feet, and would replace vacant or underutilized parcels in the project area. We are interested in whether you foresee any issues with the projected redevelopment scenario and the potential demands that it would place on the water supply system. In the long-term scenario, the proposed developments would collectively use an approximate 89,212 gallons per day (gpd), based on industry standards. 1 In your response, please indicate whether your organization would be able to provide services to the area should it grow in the manner summarized above. Please also indicate whether there are any plans for future changes in your organization which would affect its ability to provide services to the project area. We look forward to your prompt response to our inquiry. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, Lorianne DeFalco Environmental Planner 1 Nathanson, Jerry A. Basic Environmental Technology, Fourth Edition, 2003.
Mary Kay Schopper/Akrf 08/25/2008 12:55 PM To cc bcc Subject christopher.klein@lipangrid.com Lorianne DeFalco/Akrf@Akrf Request for Information - Wyandanch Dear Mr. Klein, It was a pleasure speaking with you. As we discussed, I have attached a letter to you requesting information regarding the potential impact on LIPA services that may result from the Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan that AKRF is preparing with the Town of Babylon. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need any further information. [attachment "LIPA.pdf" deleted by Lorianne DeFalco/Akrf] Regards, Mary Kay Schopper Office Manager AKRF, Inc. 3900 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 300 Bohemia, NY 11716 (P) 631-285-6980 (F) 631-285-6919 http://www.akrf.com
Environmental and Planning Consultants 3900 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 300 Bohemia, NY 11716 tel: 631 285-6980 fax: 631 285-6919 www.akrf.com August 25, 2008 Christopher Klein Energy Solution Services Major Accounts 25 Hub Drive Melville, NY 11747 Re: Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan Dear Mr. Klein: AKRF, Inc. has been retained by the Town of Babylon to prepare a New York State Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination, Urban Renewal Plan, and Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) (together known as the Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan) to assess the potential effects of a projected redevelopment scenario for downtown Wyandanch in the year 2020, based on market conditions and land use recommendations, including zoning changes, set forth in the Plan. The document is being prepared as part of larger effort to redevelop and revitalize the project area (see Figure 1, attached). We have calculated a conservative estimated growth in development that would occur by 2020 as a result of adoption of the Plan. The projected redevelopment scenario includes from 459 to 1,335 residential units (expected to be a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom townhomes, condominiums, and apartments); 67,500 to 99,950 square feet of retail space, including shopping goods, convenience goods, neighborhood services, and eating and drinking establishments; 60,000 to 150,000 square feet of office space; and 42,500 to 55,900 square feet of institutional space, such as a heath center, education and training facility, and/or day care center. The proposed uses would be housed in high-, medium-, and lowdensity mixed or single use buildings with a maximum height of 4 stories or 60 feet, and would replace vacant or underutilized parcels in the project area. We are interested in whether you foresee any issues with the projected redevelopment scenario and the potential demands that it would place on LIPA. In your response, please indicate whether your organization would be able to provide services to the area should it grow in the manner summarized above. Please also indicate whether there are any plans for future changes in your organization which would affect its ability to provide services to the project area. We look forward to your prompt response to our inquiry. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, Lorianne DeFalco Environmental Planner AKRF, Inc. New York City Hudson Valley Region Long Island Baltimore / Washington Area New Jersey Connecticut
Environmental and Planning Consultants 3900 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 300 Bohemia, NY 11716 tel: 631 285-6980 fax: 631 285-6919 www.akrf.com August 25, 2008 Chief Jack Miller Wyandanch Volunteer Fire Company 1528 Straight Path Wyandanch, NY 11798 Re: Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan Dear Chief Miller: AKRF, Inc. has been retained by the Town of Babylon to prepare a New York State Brownfield Opportunity Area Nomination, Urban Renewal Plan, and Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) (together known as the Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan) to assess the potential effects of a projected redevelopment scenario for downtown Wyandanch in the year 2020, based on market conditions and land use recommendations, including zoning changes, set forth in the Plan. The document is being prepared as part of larger effort to redevelop and revitalize the project area (see Figure 1, attached). We have calculated a conservative estimated growth in development that would occur by 2020 as a result of adoption of the Plan. The projected redevelopment scenario includes from 459 to 1,335 residential units (expected to be a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom townhomes, condominiums, and apartments); 67,500 to 99,950 square feet of retail space, including shopping goods, convenience goods, neighborhood services, and eating and drinking establishments; 60,000 to 150,000 square feet of office space; and 42,500 to 55,900 square feet of institutional space, such as a heath center, education and training facility, and/or day care center. The proposed uses would be housed in high-, medium-, and lowdensity mixed or single use buildings with a maximum height of 4 stories or 60 feet, and would replace vacant or underutilized parcels in the project area. We are interested in whether you foresee any issues with the projected redevelopment scenario and the potential demands that it would place on the Fire Company. In your response, please indicate whether your organization would be able to provide services to the area should it grow in the manner summarized above. Please also indicate whether there are any plans for future changes in your organization which would affect its ability to provide services to the project area. We look forward to your prompt response to our inquiry. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, Lorianne DeFalco Environmental Planner AKRF, Inc. New York City Hudson Valley Region Long Island Baltimore / Washington Area New Jersey Connecticut