IV. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT A

IV. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT

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A. No Action Alternative

The No Action alternative assumes that the proposed place of worship would not be constructed on

the Site, and that the house, garage, and related residential structures on the Property would remain.

JMC Figure IV.A, “Site Alternative A: No Action” depicts the existing conditions on the Property

as they would remain.

The Upper Westchester Muslim Society, a not-for-profit organization, would not be able to provide

for its growth or to continue its activities at the Property, outgrown their currently leased space in

Thornwood, NY. The UWMS is the owner of the 130 Pines Bridge Road Property, and would need

to continue renting the existing home to residential tenants and not be able to use their Property as a

center for prayer, Islamic education, and social gatherings, as well as for religious rites and

ceremonies. The UWMS would not be able to use the Property to serve the Muslim community,

and build bridges with their neighbors of other faiths.

The UWMS would not be able to establish a place of worship in this residential neighborhood as

other places of worship of other faiths have done within residential neighborhoods in the Town of

New Castle.

With No Action there would be no benefit of the proposed action in the short term, including the

economic benefit from the construction for this use, which includes the creation of jobs and the

expenditure of capital for materials for construction. Longer term, there would be no benefit

similar to that provided by other places of worship within the Town by providing religious services,

religious education, and community outreach programs.

Regarding the benefits to the Town, the No Action alternative would continue to provide property

and school tax revenue to the Town and school district because the Property would continue to



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contain a residential use. There would be no increase in traffic over existing conditions, and no

change in the existing service patterns for police, fire, and emergency services.

B. Alternative Uses Permitted Under Existing Zoning

1. Conventional Single-Family Residential Subdivision Layout

The subject Property is currently comprised of two individual lots (Lots 25 & 27) located in the

R-2A District. Both lots meet the minimum bulk and dimensional requirements of the Town of

New Castle to be developed. However, the overall Property can be re-subdivided into 3

buildable lots while meeting the Town of New Castle bulk and dimensional requirements for

the R-2A District and providing as large a separation distance with the 150-foot wetlands buffer

as possible. JMC Figure IV.B, “Site Alternative B: Residential Subdivision” depicts the layout

of the subdivision. The three proposed subdivided lots would be accessible via a proposed 50

foot wide dead-end right-of-way, located along the Property’s northeastern property line and

intersecting Pines Bridge Road slightly offset to the Pines Bridge Road/Hoag Cross Road

unsignalized intersection. Lot 1 would be 2.13 acres and is located on the western portion of

the Property. A single family residential home would need to be constructed within the 150-

foot wetlands buffer. Lot 2 would be 2.10 acres and would be located on the center of the

Property. A single-family residential home could be constructed on Lot 2, with a minimal

encroachment into the wetlands buffer. Lot 3 would be 3.22 acres and would be located on the

eastern portion of the Property. A single family residential home could be constructed outside

of the 150-foot wetlands buffer; however, a minimal encroachment into the buffer would be

possible as well to place the dwelling closer to the street. All three lots meet the lot frontage,

lot width, and lot depth requirements of the R-2A District.



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C. Alternative Site Plan Elements

1. Site Layout That Would Involve No Disturbance Within The Town-Designated 150-Foot

Wetlands Buffer Area

The 150-foot wetland buffer expands across much of the southwestern and southern portions of

the Property, leaving an irregular shaped section to the north and east outside the buffer. This

irregularly shaped portion is a maximum of 200 feet at its widest point. It effectively cuts off

the southeastern portion of the Property from the remainder of the Site. JMC Figure IV.C, “Site

Alternative C: No Wetlands Buffer Disturbance” depicts the limited buildable area on the

Property that is outside of the wetland buffer. A 35-space parking lot is depicted along with a

3,500 square foot (70 feet by 50 feet) place of worship. This facility is approximately 14% of

the size of the Proposed Action building. A building of this size would be unable to

accommodate the current and future educational, recreational, social, and religious needs of

UWMS. As such, this size facility does not meet the needs of the UWMS.

2. Site Layout That Would Eliminate Impervious Surface On Former Tennis Court And

Would Restore That Area To A Functioning Wetland Buffer

The Proposed Action eliminates the existing impervious tennis court, fence, and four light poles

around the perimeter of the tennis court and restores the area as a functioning wetlands buffer.

In addition, the Proposed Action connects the isolated wetlands to the east and west of the large

wetland with the large wetland centrally located on the Property, and restores and enhances the

vegetation. JMC Figure IV.D, “Site Alternative D: Removal of Existing Tennis Court and

Restoration of Wetlands Buffer” depicts the areas that are proposed to be restored as either

wetlands or wetlands buffer.



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3. Site Layout That Would Provide For Increased Separation And/Or An Increased Buffer

Between Proposed Parking Facilities And The Neighboring Property Lines.

In achieving an increased separation and buffer between the parking and the neighboring

property to the northeast, this alternative shifts the building, drive aisle, and parking area on the

northern face of the building approximately 40 feet to the southwest. This alternate layout is

depicted on JMC Figure IV-E, “Site Alternative E: Increased Separation Between Parking and

Neighbors.” The proposed site driveway intersection with Pines Bridge Road remains in the

same location as the Proposed Action. This layout contains a total of 170 parking spaces, which

is an increase of 26 parking spaces, to the same as the 170 total spaces studied as part of the

Proposed Action. Three of the parking spaces located along the eastern property line are within

the archeological prehistoric site area. A total of 22 parking spaces are proposed in the front of

the building, which is an increase of six parking spaces in this area as compared to the 16

spaces proposed in the Proposed Action. This alternate layout results in a minimum distance of

57 feet from the northeastern property line to the parking area and 98 feet to the building.

These distances represent large increases over the Proposed Action, in which the layout

provides 20 feet of separation from the northeastern property line to the parking area and 61 feet

from the property line to the building. However, this alternate layout results in a greater

disturbance of the wetlands buffer area, and disturbance to the prehistoric site area. Under this

layout, the wetland located on the southwestern portion of the Property is reduced to 28 feet

from the development, whereas under the layout of the Proposed Action, this distance is 54 feet.

4. Site Layout That Would Provide For Connection Of The Proposed Use To The Sewer

Line In Pines Bridge Road And Use Of The Ossining Sewage Treatment Plant Instead Of

The Proposed On-Site Subsurface Sewage Disposal Area

In establishing a connection the sanitary sewer force main located within Pines Bridge Road,

this alternative eliminates the proposed septic system and 100% expansion area that was to be

located within the parking area located to the northwest of the proposed building. The other

elements of the layout (building location, parking areas, driveway location) remain unchanged



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from the layout of the Proposed Action. This alternate layout is depicted on JMC Figure IV-F,

“Site Alternative F: Sanitary Sewer Connection into Pines Bridge Road Force Main.” The

proposed two-inch sanitary sewer will exit the southern face of the building, in the same

location as the Proposed Action. After exiting the building, the sanitary sewer will travel

southwestward around the proposed retaining wall, then travel northwestward towards the force

main within Pines Bridge Road and tie into the force main at a force main manifold manhole.

A total of 286 linear feet of two-inch pressurized PVC pipe is proposed for this purpose.

5. Site Layout That Would Demonstrate Maximum Practicable Application Of Sustainable

Site Design Practices And "Green/Low Impact" Development Techniques And

Components (Beyond Those That May Already Be Included In Proposed Action),

Including But Not Limited To The Highest Possible Reduction Of Impervious Surfaces,

The Use of "Green" Stormwater Practices (e.g. Rain Gardens, Bioretention, Curb Cuts)

The Use Of Infiltration Instead Of Ponds For Stormwater Management, The Use Of

Proposed Design And Construction Methods And/Or Long-Term Operational Practices

Reflecting The Use Of Green Building Technology, And Application Of Measures To

Achieve LEED Certification On A Conceptual Basis And Further Reduction Of The

Proposed Action's Carbon Footprint. Practices And Techniques To Be Reflected In This

Alternative Site Layout Need Not Be In Compliance With Existing Codes And

Regulations, But The Alternative Site Layout Shall Incorporate Elements That Reflect

Consistency With Prevailing Community Character

Sustainability is defined as the consumption of natural resources in a manner that ensures that

the resource will not be permanently depleted or damaged. The goal of sustainable

development is to meet the needs of the present without comprising the ability of future

generations to meet their own needs.

The Project design already incorporates a number of "green/low impact" features, as explained

below. However, there are additional "green/low impact" practices which provide a "greener"

Alterative as requested by the adopted Scoping document in Section 4.0.C.5 (Appendix C).



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Additional "green/low impact" practices include the following, which are not proposed for the

Project (Figure IV.G):

A green roof, with plantings on the roof of the facility to utilize rainwater;

Super-insulating the building exterior above and beyond the insulation proposed to

further mitigate building heating and cooling needs;

A geothermal heat pump system which draws its efficiency by utilizing the constant

temperature of the sub-ground, which at this latitude is approximately 55 degrees;

Occupancy sensors to control lighting to reduce energy consumption;

Roof photovoltaic panels for partial electric creation for the building;

Solar thermal panels for heating water;

No-flow toilet fixtures for water savings;

Solar powered parking lot lighting where solar collectors on each lighting fixture

collect energy during the day and stores it in a battery, for use at night;

100% use of pervious pavement throughout all parking lots and driveways for

rainwater infiltration;

Rainwater harvesting for the collection and reuse of rainwater for landscaping and

irrigation;

Reuse of "grey water", which is any water that has been used in the facility, except

water from toilets. Grey water may be used for landscape irrigation.

With regard to the Proposed Action, a number of "green/low impact" practices are proposed.

The Project will: 1) incorporate sustainable site techniques including: deconstruction of existing

buildings for recycled content as well as storm water design, light pollution mitigation, and

minimize building/site development footprint; 2) feature water efficiency through both

selection of landscape material and low flow plumbing fixtures; 3) include energy efficient

mechanical and electrical systems; 4) select materials that are produced regionally, contain high

recycled material content, and no VOC’s; and 5) utilize natural light and natural ventilation

enhanced by high ceiling spaces, and orientation to maximize comfort while minimizing fossil

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Site Design is the first step to a sustainable project. As stated, UWMS intends to deconstruct the

existing buildings (instead of demolition), so that materials that can be recycled are separated

from the general disposed material. This will generate less waste that needs to be deposited into

land fill. The proposed building has been designed to take advantage of the Site contours and be

‘compact’ with minimal space for circulation and most rooms designed to have multiple

functions. The Greeting Hall and Social Hall are primary examples of careful design that

maximizes available space. The Greeting Hall functions as 1) the reception area before and after

services, 2) display and circulation hallway to the educational area, and 3) expanded worship

area during holy day services. The Social Hall functions as 1) a dining hall for potluck dinners

and receptions, 2) a gymnasium for athletic activities, and 3) expanded worship area during the

holy days. In lieu of expanding the building footprint, the design also utilizes the site grade and

orientation exposure to create a lower level for educational purposes (out of a basement) which

gains light and egress due to the sloping site.

The landscape and plumbing design is intended to limit water consumption on campus.

Landscape material selection will be indigenous. Once established over the first year, will

require no or minimal irrigation. The selection of water efficient fixtures will reduce internal

consumption by up to 30% of water usage by incorporating low flow water toilet/urinal fixtures

and sensor activated sinks.

Reduction of energy usage is critical for a sustainable building. UWMS will take a holistic

approach to building and system design. This includes the building ‘envelope’ or exterior wall

construction and the heating / cooling and lighting/power systems. The base plan is to use an

augmented building enclosure by incorporating a thicker mass of insulation than is Code

required, as well as utilizing low-E insulated glazing to reduce heat gain and maximize R-value.

Highly efficient mechanical systems, which utilize the returning hot and cool air to temper the

new supply (heat recovery) and programmable intelligent mechanical systems, are planned.

The use of natural daylight has been focal to the conceptual design. ‘Daylighting’ takes into

account sun angles, orientation, and proposed hours of operation to maximize the sun’s energy

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natural light further into the building than perimeter windows alone. The natural light will be

augmented with energy efficient lighting fixtures.

The building will also be designed with regional building materials wherever possible, a high

level of recyclable building materials and no volatile organic compounds (VOC’s). Each

building product that is specified will be reviewed within these criteria. Fortunately, the

construction industry has modified many of their practices in the past decade, so that not only

are there many more products that have ‘green’ attributes, but they are also cost effective.

6. Alternative Traffic Impact Analysis

Complete And Describe The Results Of A "Sensitivity Analysis" That Reflects A Different

Distribution Of Site-Generated Traffic For Use Of The Proposed Facility On Weekday

And Weekend Peak Hours And On High Holy Days. As An Alternative To The Trip

Distribution Examined Under The Proposed Action, The Alternative Analysis Shall

Assign The Anticipated Number Of Families And Students Expected To Use The Facility

By 2018 According To The Following Distribution Patterns:



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Roadway Segment Used Percent Of Total

Taconic Parkway Northbound To Pines Bridge

Road Westbound 15

Taconic Parkway Southbound To NY Route

134 Westbound 11

Pines Bridge Road Eastbound 30

Pines Bridge Road Eastbound (East Of

Parkway) 15

NY Route 134 Eastbound From NY Route 9A 29

Total 100

The "Sensitivity Analysis" Shall Be Modeled After Subsections 3.7.B.1.D Through

3.7.B.1.I Of The Scope (Appendix C) Inclusive And Shall Also Include Capacity Analyses

For The Following Intersections In Addition To Those Identified Under Subsection

3.7.A.1.B Of The Scope:

Croton Dam Road (NY Route 134 At Taconic State Parkway Ramps (Four

Intersections)

Manual turning movement counts were conducted on Friday, February 8, 2008, and

Saturday, February 9, 2008, which are the same dates as the counts performed for the

primary analysis. All counts were conducted from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Schools were in

session and there were no holidays during the count dates. Fridays and Saturdays were

chosen as count dates because they are typically the highest traffic volume days of the week,

and Fridays and Saturdays have the highest anticipated site-generated volumes for the

facility.

Based on a manual traffic volume survey that was performed at the Pines Bridge Road/Hoag

Cross Road intersection on Monday 6/7/2010 from 9:00-10:00 AM, the Monday and other

weekday volumes along Pines Bridge Road resulting from the ATR counts were found to be

generally similar to and/or lower than the volumes occurring between 11:00 am and 2:00

pm. The manual count conducted on 6/7/2010 is consistent with ATR counts. The DEIS

superimposed the holiday site generated peak hour volumes on the volumes counted at the



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area intersections on Friday at 1:15-2:15 pm. Since the Monday morning volumes are

consistent with the Friday afternoon volumes, no additional counts are believed to be

necessary for determining the holiday traffic impact on the area intersections. The Tables,

ATR counts and the manual turning movement count data are included in Volume III

Appendix L.

a. Vehicle Trip Distribution

The Sensitivity Analysis Site Generated Distributions reflect additional trips utilizing

local roads such as Hoag Cross Road and Pines Bridge Road to access the Site instead of

utilizing the arterial Taconic State Parkway, which was the anticipated travel route of the

majority of site generated trips as outlined in Section 3.7.B.1.d above. The Sensitivity

Analysis Distributions are depicted on Figure 11A in Appendix L. The traffic counts for

the additional intersections that are included in the Sensitivity Analysis were conducted on

Friday, February 1, 2008 and Saturday, February 2, 2008.

The Sensitivity Analysis Site Generated Distributions are unrealistic given the roadway

network in the vicinity of the Site. Such a large percentage of vehicles travelling to the

Site from NY 9A would likely not continue eastward on Croton Dam Road (NY 134) up

to subsequently travel southwestward on McDonald Road/Hoag Cross Road to access

Pines Bridge Road. Vehicles could also use Grace Lane, which connects Croton Dam

Road (NY 134) to Pines Bridge Road less than one mile to the south of the Site. Grace

Lane provides a more direct route to the Site from Croton Dam Road (NY 134).

Therefore, the Sensitivity Analysis Distributions are considered conservative for

intersection operations at the Hoag Cross Road/Pines Bridge Road intersection.

b. Build Traffic Volume Projections

Multiplying the overall Site Generated Volumes by the Sensitivity Analysis Site

Generated Distributions results in the Sensitivity Analysis Site Generated Volumes for

each intersection. The Sensitivity Analysis Site Generated Volumes are depicted on



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Figures 12A, 13A, and 14A in Appendix L. Addition of the Sensitivity Analysis Site

Generated Volumes with the 2018 No-Build Volumes results in the 2018 Sensitivity

Analysis Build Volumes. The 2018 Sensitivity Analysis Build Volumes are depicted on

Figures 15A, 16A, 17A, and 18A in Appendix L.

In addition to the intersections included in the primary traffic analysis above, the

Sensitivity Analysis includes the Croton Dam Road (NY 134) and Taconic State Parkway

Ramps as additional intersections to evaluate operations as well. These additional

intersections have minimal site generated traffic as compared to the originally studied

intersections.

c. Capacity Analyses

The 2018 Sensitivity Analysis Build intersection operations are summarized in Table 4A,

“Sensitivity Analysis Intersection Operations – Friday, 1:15-2:15 PM,” Table 5A,

“Sensitivity Analysis Intersection Operations – Saturday, 12:00-1:00 PM,” and Table 6A,

“Sensitivity Intersection Operations – Saturday, 1:15-2:15 PM,” located in Appendix L.

The Capacity Analyses are provided in Appendix L.

The Capacity Analyses for the three hours (Friday, 1:15-2:15 PM; Saturday, 12:00-1:00

PM; and Saturday, 1:15-2:15 PM) indicate that the intersections under consideration

operate with excess capacity and excellent Levels of Service during the Sensitivity

Analysis Build conditions. Similar to the primary traffic analysis above, delays are

expected to be minimal in all directions at each intersection.

d. Findings & Discussion

The Capacity Analyses for all three hours under consideration indicate that there is excess

capacity and there are minimal delays for all intersections during the 2008 Existing, 2018

No-Build, and 2018 Sensitivity Analysis Build conditions. The overall intersection delays



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and Levels of Service for the 2008 Existing, 2018 No-Build, and 2018 Sensitivity

Analysis Build conditions are summarized in the Tables below:

TABLE IV.C-1

SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

INTERSECTION LEVELS OF SERVICE SUMMARY

FRIDAY, 1:15 - 2:15 PM

INTERSECTION 2008 EXISTING 2018 NO-BUILD

2018 BUILD

(TYPICAL DAILY

ACTIVITIES)

2018 BUILD

(HOLIDAY

ACTIVITIES)

DELAY(1) LOS(2) DELAY(1) LOS(2) DELAY(1) LOS(2) DELAY(1) LOS(2)

1. Pines Bridge

Road &

Proposed Site

Driveway

(Unsignalized)

N/A N/A 2.8 A 6.1 A

2. Pines Bridge

Road & Hoag

Cross Road

(Unsignalized)

0.7 A 0.7 A 1.6 A 2.8 A

3. Pines Bridge

Road & T.S.P.

Southbound

Ramp

(Unsignalized)

1.8 A 1.9 A 1.7 A 1.3 A

4. Pines Bridge

Road & T.S.P.

Northbound

Ramp

(Unsignalized)

2.5 A 2.5 A 2.4 A 2.1 A

5. Pines Bridge

Road & Shingle

House Road

(Unsignalized)

3.4 A 3.5 A 3.3 A 3.0 A

6. Croton Dam

Rd/Kitchawan

Rd (NY 134) &

McDonald Rd

(Unsignalized)

0.6 A 0.7 A 1.3 A 2.7 A



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TABLE IV.C-1



FRIDAY, 1:15 - 2:15 PM


2018 BUILD

(TYPICAL DAILY

ACTIVITIES)

2018 BUILD

(HOLIDAY

ACTIVITIES)


7. Croton Dam

Road/Kitchawa

n Road (NY

134) &

Illington

Road/Grant

Lane/T.S.P.

Southbound

On-Ramp

(Unsignalized)

1.0 A 1.1 A 1.1 A 1.1 A

8. Croton Dam

Road/

Kitchawan

Road (NY 134)

& T.S.P.

Southbound

Off-Ramp

(Unsignalized)

1.9 A 1.9 A 1.9 A 1.8 A

9. Croton Dam

Road/

Kitchawan

Road (NY 134)

& T.S.P.

Southbound

Off-Ramp

(Unsignalized)

1.2 A 1.3 A 1.3 A 1.2 A

10. Croton Dam

Road/

Kitchawan

Road (NY 134)

& T.S.P.

Northbound

Off-Ramp

(Unsignalized)

1.5 A 1.6 A 1.6 A 1.5 A



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TABLE IV.C-1



FRIDAY, 1:15 - 2:15 PM


2018 BUILD

(TYPICAL DAILY

ACTIVITIES)

2018 BUILD

(HOLIDAY

ACTIVITIES)


11. Croton Dam

Road/Kitchawan

Road (NY 134)

& T.S.P.

Northbound On-

Ramp

(Unsignalized)

1.7 A 1.8 A 1.9 A 2.1 A

Notes:

(1) Delay is average seconds delay per vehicle

(2) LOS represents level of service



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TABLE IV.C-2



SATURDAY, 12:00 - 1:00 PM


2018 BUILD

(TYPICAL DAILY

ACTIVITIES)

DELAY(1) LOS(2) DELAY(1) LOS(2) DELAY(1) LOS(2)

1. Pines Bridge Road

& Proposed Site

Driveway

(Unsignalized)

N/A N/A 5.3 A


& Hoag Cross

Road

(Unsignalized)

0.9 A 3.0 A 3.9 A


& T.S.P.

Southbound Ramp

(Unsignalized)

1.4 A 0.7 A 0.6 A

4. Pines Bridge

Road & T.S.P.

Northbound Ramp

(Unsignalized)

2.9 A 3.1 A 3.1 A


& Shingle House

Road

(Unsignalized)

4.0 A 4.4 A 3.9 A

6. Croton Dam

Rd/Kitchawan Rd

(NY 134) &

McDonald Rd

(Unsignalized)

0.4 A 0.4 A 1.6 A



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TABLE IV.C-2





2018 BUILD

(TYPICAL DAILY

ACTIVITIES)


7. Croton Dam

Road/Kitchawan

Road (NY 134) &

Illington

Road/Grant

Lane/T.S.P.

Southbound On-

Ramp

(Unsignalized)

1.0 A 1.1 A 1.1 A

8. Croton Dam

Road/ Kitchawan

Road (NY 134) &

T.S.P.

Southbound Off-

Ramp

(Unsignalized)

2.2 A 2.3 A 2.3 A

9. Croton Dam

Road/ Kitchawan

Road (NY 134) &

T.S.P.

Southbound Off-

Ramp

(Unsignalized)

1.2 A 1.2 A 1.2 A

10. Croton Dam

Road/ Kitchawan

Road (NY 134) &

T.S.P.

Northbound Off-

Ramp

(Unsignalized)

1.3 A 1.4 A 1.4 A



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TABLE IV.C-2





2018 BUILD

(TYPICAL DAILY

ACTIVITIES)


11. Croton Dam

Road/Kitchawan

Road (NY 134) &

T.S.P.

Northbound On-

Ramp

(Unsignalized)

3.1 A 3.2 A 3.4 A

Notes:





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TABLE IV.C-3





2018 BUILD

(HOLIDAY

ACTIVITIES)



& Proposed Site

Driveway

(Unsignalized)

N/A N/A 6.8 A


& Hoag Cross

Road

(Unsignalized)

1.0 A 3.0 A 4.2 A


& T.S.P.

Southbound Ramp

(Unsignalized)

1.4 A 0.7 A 0.6 A


& T.S.P.

Northbound Ramp

(Unsignalized)

3.2 A 3.3 A 2.9 A


& Shingle House

Road

(Unsignalized)

3.1 A 3.8 A 3.2 A

6. Croton Dam

Rd/Kitchawan Rd

(NY 134) &

McDonald Rd

(Unsignalized)

0.6 A 0.6 A 2.7 A



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TABLE IV.C-3





2018 BUILD

(HOLIDAY

ACTIVITIES)


7. Croton Dam

Road/Kitchawan

Road (NY 134) &

Illington

Road/Grant

Lane/T.S.P.Southbo

und On-Ramp

(Unsignalized)

1.4 A 1.6 A 1.5 A

8. Croton Dam Road/

Kitchawan Road

(NY 134) & T.S.P.

Southbound Off-

Ramp

(Unsignalized)

2.3 A 2.4 A 2.3 A

9. Croton Dam Road/

Kitchawan Road

(NY 134) & T.S.P.

Southbound Off-

Ramp

(Unsignalized)

0.9 A 1.0 A 0.9 A

10. Croton Dam Road/

Kitchawan Road

(NY 134) & T.S.P.

Northbound Off-

Ramp

(Unsignalized)

1.3 A 1.5 A 1.5 A



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TABLE IV.C-3





2018 BUILD

(HOLIDAY

ACTIVITIES)


11. Croton Dam

Road/Kitchawan

Road (NY 134) &

T.S.P.

Northbound On-

Ramp

(Unsignalized)

2.7 A 2.7 A 3.1 A

Notes:



The proposed development of the Property is expected to have marginal, if any, increases

on delays for all approaches as compared to the 2018 No-Build conditions and even the

2008 Existing conditions. The roadways have relatively low existing volumes which

contribute to their ability to handle both the general growth and the site generated traffic.

e. Analysis

None of the traffic impacts of the Sensitivity Analysis are considered significant based

upon the criteria outlined the Scope. No Levels of Service deteriorate from A, B, C to D,

E, or F. In fact, the largest deterioration is from an A to a B. No volume to capacity (v/c)

ratios approach 1.0 in the No-Build or Build scenario, as the highest ratio during the Build

condition for any of the hours under consideration is 0.25 (for the proposed Site Driveway

during the 2018 Build (Holiday) Friday hour). No intersections under consideration have

dedicated turning lanes, as they are all unsignalized intersections with low volumes of

traffic. Therefore, the queue length requirements do not apply.



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f. Impacts On Pedestrian And Bicycle Circulation In The Vicinity Of The Site

As mentioned previously, there was minimal pedestrian and bicycle activity observed in

the vicinity of the Site. Therefore, it is expected that the proposed facility’s traffic under

the Sensitivity Analysis would have minimal impact on pedestrian and bicycle circulation

as there is minimal pedestrian and bicycle activity under existing conditions.

ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT

Table IV.1

Comparison of UWMS Alternatives

PROPOSED

ACTION

ALTERNATIVES

Alternative "B"

Uses Permitted

Under Existing

Zoning

(Residential

Subdivision)

Alternative "C"

No Wetland

Buffer Impact

Alternative "D"

Removal of Tennis

Court Impervious

Surface

Alternative "E"

Increased Neighbor

Buffer

Alternative "F"

Sewer Connection

Alternative "G"

"Green/Low Impact"

Parcel Size (acres) 8.33 Acres 8.33 Acres 8.33 Acres 8.33 Acres 8.33 Acres 8.33 Acres 8.33 Acres

Project Type Place of Worship Residential Place of

Worship

Place of Worship Place of Worship Place of Worship Place of Worship

No. of Buildings 1 3 1 1 1 1 1

Total Square Footage

Of Buildings 24,690

4,500/Each

(minimum) 3,500 24,690 24,690 24,690 24,690

# of Dwelling Units

Type of Dwelling Units

# of Bedrooms Per Unit

N/A

3

Single-Family

Detached

5

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Steep Slopes (≥15%)

Total on Site

% of Site

0.63 acres

8%

0.63 acres

8%

0.63 acres

8%

0.63 acres

8%

0.63 acres

8%

0.63 acres

8%

0.63 acres

8%

Total Disturbed

% Disturbed

0.17 acres

27%

0.16 acres

25%

0.03 acres

5%

0.18 acres

29%

0.17 acres

27%

0.17 acres

27%

0.17 acres

27%

Wetlands, Watercourses

And Waterbodies

Total on Site

% of Site

0.57 acres

6.90%

0.57 acres

6.90%

0.57 acres

6.90%

0.57 acres

6.90%

0.57 acres

6.90%

0.57 acres

6.90%

0.57 acres

6.90%

Total Disturbed

% Disturbed

0 acres

0%

0 acres

0%

0 acres

0%

0 acres

0%

0 acres

0%

0 acres

0%

0 acres

0%

150-Foot Wetland Buffer

Total on Site

% of Site

4.68 acres

56%

4.68 acres

56%

4.68 acres

56%

4.68 acres

56%

4.68 acres

56%

4.68 acres

56%

4.68 acres

56%

Total Disturbed

% Disturbed

2.06

44%

1.48

32%

0

0%

2.06

44%

2.13

46%

2.06

44%

2.06

44%

Proposed Impervious Surfaces (%) 12.7%(1)

6.2% 5.5% 12.7%(1)

12.7%(1)

12.7%(1)

5.6%(1)

Table IV.1


PROPOSED

ACTION

ALTERNATIVES

Alternative "B"

Uses Permitted

Under Existing

Zoning

(Residential

Subdivision)

Alternative "C"

No Wetland

Buffer Impact

Alternative "D"

Removal of Tennis

Court Impervious

Surface

Alternative "E"

Increased Neighbor

Buffer

Alternative "F"

Sewer Connection

Alternative "G"

"Green/Low Impact"

Peak Hour Vehicular Trips Including Credit for

Existing Trips

AM

N/A

2

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

PM (See Note 3)

64

4

9

64

64

64

64

SAT

174

3

25

174

174

174

174

Holiday 216 N/A 31 216 216 216 216

Land Use, Planning and Zoning – Uses

Permitted Use

Place of Worship

1-Family

Detached

Dwellings (3)

Place of Worship

Place of Worship

Place of Worship

Place of Worship

Place of Worship

Subsurface Sewage Treatment System

Provided; maximum

1,580 gallons per day

discharge; 7,854± s.f. of

wetland buffer

disturbance

3 Separate

Systems,

Combined 1,320

gallons per day

discharge; no

wetland buffer

disturbance

Provided;

maximum 1,580

gallons per day

discharge; no

wetland buffer

disturbance

Provided;

maximum 1,580

gallons per day

discharge; 7,854±

s.f. of wetland

buffer disturbance

Provided;

maximum 1,580

gallons per day

discharge; 7,854±

s.f. of wetland

buffer disturbance

Not Needed; 287

linear feet by 10

feet wide

(2,870± s.f.) of

construction

disturbance with

permanent

installation of

sanitary piping

Provided; maximum

1,580 gallons per day

discharge; 7,854± s.f.

of wetland buffer

disturbance

Site Disturbance (Acres)

-Total

-Vegetation

-# of Trees Removed

3.6

0.9

192

2.8

1.3

156

0.9

0.9

10

3.6

0.9

192

4.0

2.0

229

3.6

0.9

192

3.6

0.9

192

Water Usage (gpd)

1,580 (See Section

III.F.2.b.i))

1,320 1,580 1,580 1,580 1,580 Less than 1,580

Air Quality and Noise Impact

Imperceptible(17) Less additional

traffic noise than

Proposed Action;

no air quality

impact

(17)

Imperceptible

(17)

Imperceptible

(17)

37 feet of increased

separation from

northerly property

line helps reduce

minor noise from

student outside

breaks

(17)

Imperceptible

(17)

Imperceptible

Number of Children Entering Public School System

0 5-6 0

0 0 0 0

Table IV.1


PROPOSED

ACTION

ALTERNATIVES

Alternative "B"

Uses Permitted

Under Existing

Zoning

(Residential

Subdivision)

Alternative "C"

No Wetland

Buffer Impact

Alternative "D"

Removal of Tennis

Court Impervious

Surface

Alternative "E"

Increased Neighbor

Buffer

Alternative "F"

Sewer Connection

Alternative "G"

"Green/Low Impact"

Impact on Town Recreational Facilities

None Use by 3

additional

families

None

None

None

None

None

Fiscal Impacts

Tax-Exempt but

minimal use of Town

Services

Pay Property

Taxes for 3

single-family

homes

Tax-Exempt but

minimal use of

Town Services

Tax-Exempt but

minimal use of

Town Services

Tax-Exempt but

minimal use of

Town Services

Tax-Exempt but

minimal use of

Town Services

Tax-Exempt but

minimal use of Town

Services

Visual Impacts

Screened view of

building from roadway

(222 feet distant) and

northerly property line

(61 feet distant)(see

Volume I, Section

III.M.2.b, and Figures

III.M-3, a, b, c)

Smaller

residential

structure but 137

feet closer to

roadway than

Proposed Action;

125 feet to

northerly property

line

Smaller

building at 226

feet from

roadway and 98

feet from

northerly

property line

reduces visual

impact

Screened view of

building from

roadway (222 feet

distant) and

northerly property

line (61 feet

distant), same as

Proposed Action

Screened view of

building from

roadway (222 feet

distant) and

increased northerly

neighbor buffer

with northerly

property line 98

feet distant, helps

reduce visual

impacts

Screened view of

building from

roadway (222

feet distant) and

northerly

property line (61

feet distant),

same as

Proposed Action

Screened view of

building from

roadway (222 feet

distant) and northerly

property line (61 feet

distant), same as

Proposed Action

Construction Impacts

Temporary noise and

land disturbance from

construction (see

Volume I, Section III.N

for discussion)

Construction time

extended with

phasing of

roadway and

home

construction;

temporary noise

and land

disturbance

impacts

Smaller

building and

parking area

reduces extent

and time of

construction;

temporary noise

and land

disturbance

impacts

Temporary noise

and land

disturbance from

construction, same

as Proposed

Action

Temporary noise

and land

disturbance from

construction; 0.4

additional acres of

site disturbance

than Proposed

Action

Temporary noise

and land

disturbance from

construction

(insert sf. for

trench for pipe),

same as

Proposed Action

Temporary noise and

land disturbance from

construction, same as

Proposed Action

Notes:

1. Impervious Surface Percentages do not include areas of proposed pervious pavement. For Proposed Action and Alternatives D, E, and F, pervious pavement accounts for a total of 0.94 acres (11.3% of total property

area). For Alternative G, pervious pavement area accounts for a total of 1.48 acres (17.8% of total property area).

2. The Peak PM Hour for the Place of Worship use is 1:15-2:15 PM; the Peak PM Hour for a residential subdivision would be between 4:00 and 6:00 PM.

3. Other principal permitted uses within the R-2A zoning district are: 1. Public School. 2. Private School.*

3. Public library, museum or art gallery not operated for profit.* 4. Municipal use of the Town of New Castle. 5. Monastery or private club, not operated for profit.* 6. Plant nursery.* 7. Day nursery or day play school operated and conducted in accordance with recognized standards and practices in the field of child training or education.* 8. College, seminary or university having a curriculum approved by the State Board of Regents.* 9. Summer theater for presentation of plays between June 1 and October 1.* 10. Gas and electric power transmission lines and transformers and switching stations.* 11. Nursing homes.* 12, For religious (other than places of worship and monasteries as permitted above), charitable or other similar nonprofit uses, referred

to as “institutional uses.”* 13. The farming of crops and/or the raising of poultry, livestock, chinchillas or rabbits, subject to the issuance of a special use permit by the Town Board.* 14. Utility structures for the transmission, storage and/or treatment of water and sewage.** 15. Structurally mounted wireless telecommunication services facility (minor).** 16. Structurally mounted wireless telecommunication services facility (major), monopole and tower, subject to issuance of a special permit by the Planning

Board. 17. As described in Volume I, Section III.H.2.a, NYSDOT guidelines use hierarchical criteria to determine whether an air quality analysis is required for a proposed development. For the subject project and all

alternatives, applying these criteria has determined that no further air quality analysis is required. As described in Volume I, Section III.H.2.b, noise increases resulting from increased traffic will be imperceptible to most observers. Minor noise generated by short outside breaks from religious school students will be intermittent in nature.

* Requires Special Permit Approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals. ** Requires Site Development Plan Approval from the Planning Board.

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