July 2021 — 7-13-21-OCIDA-Board-Packet-rev.pdf ============================================== ONONDAGA COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 333 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 130, SYRACUSE, NY 13202 PHONE: 315.435.3770  FAX: 315.435.3669  ONGOVED.COM Meeting Agenda July 13, 2021 8:00 AM Call to Order the Meeting of the Agency A. Approval of Minutes-June 8, 2021 B. Treasurer’s Report C. Payment of Bills D. Conflict of Interest Action Items 1. Ultra Dairy Expansion –Wastewater Treatment Plant (3101-21-11H) Initial Meeting Ultra Dairy, LLC, located in the Town of Dewitt is proposing to construct a wastewater treatment facility with a tanker wash. This project will involve capital expenditures of approximately $6.4 million and will create a total of 10 new full time jobs. The applicant is requesting exemptions from certain sales and use taxes, real property taxes and real estate transfer taxes. Agency Action Requested: a. A Resolution of the Board to authorize a Public Hearing Representative: Jim Gosier, Counsel, Byrne Dairy 2. Roth Steel Amendment Agency Action Requested: a. Resolution of the Board authorizing the Executive Director to execute an Amendment to the Brownfield Site Cleanup Agreement in connection with the 800 Hiawatha Boulevard West Site. Representative: Jeff Davis, Agency Counsel, Barclay Damon 3. Consideration of Acceptance of the Final Supplemental Generic Environment Impact Study. Agency Action Requested: a. Resolution of the Board determining the Final Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement Complete and authorizing the Chairman, Executive Director and Legal Counsel to take all necessary steps to comply with publication, notification and filings of the State Environmental Quality Review Act Representative: Jeff Davis, Agency Counsel, Barclay Damon 4. OCIDA Special Board Meeting to be held Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Adjourn Page1 SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Regular Meeting Minutes June 8, 2021 A regular meeting of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency was held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 via Zoom Teleconference. Patrick Hogan called the meeting to order at 8:00 am with the following: PRESENT: Patrick Hogan Janice Herzog Victor Ianno Steve Morgan Susan Stanczyk Kevin Ryan Fanny Villarreal ABSENT: Sue Stanczyk Kevin Ryan ALSO PRESENT: Robert Petrovich, Executive Director Nancy Lowery, Secretary Nate Stevens, Treasurer Karen Doster, Recording Secretary, Agency Rebecca Shiroff, Office of Economic Development Daniel Bonsangue, Office of Economic Development Jeff Davis, Barclay Damon Law Firm Amanda Fitzgerald, Barclay Damon Law Firm James Trasher, CHA Consulting Wendy Lougnot, Ranalli Super DC, LLC (Patrick Hogan shared information as to how the meeting will be conducted in light of COVID- 19.) APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – APRIL 29, 2021, May 6, 2021, May 11, 2021 Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board approved the regular meeting minutes of April 29, 2021, May 6, 2021 and May 11, 2021 meetings. Fanny Villarreal abstained. Motion was carried. Page2 TREASURER’S REPORT Nate Stevens gave a brief review of the Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2021. Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved the Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2021. Motion was carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS Nate Stevens gave a brief review of the Payment of Bills Schedule #457. Patrick Hogan asked if we are up to date on all payments. Nate Stevens stated yes. Upon a motion Janice Herzog, seconded by Victor Ianno, the OCIDA Board approved the Payment of Bills Schedule #457 for $1,263, 213, PILOT payments to the City of Syracuse for $411.36, Onondaga County for $1,220.36, Town of Dewitt for $140.76, East Syracuse Minoa School District for $747.66 and Syracuse Central School District for $1489.21. Motion was carried. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE The Conflict of Interest was emailed to Board Members present to sign off. RANALLI SUPER DC, LLC (3101-21-10A) INITIAL MEETING James Trasher stated he is from CHA representing Ranalli Super DC, LLC and their affiliates. He stated Wendy Lougnot from Costello Cooney and Fearon is present as well. (He did a screen share of the proposed project). He stated they are in the approval process with the Town of Lysander for the construction and they are going through the complete master plan. He stated it is 1,007,500 square feet (building) and located on the intersection of 690 and Hencle Boulevard. He stated it is zoned industrial. He stated there are 3 parcels being combined into one as part of the project. He stated they are before the Board today with the first phase of the project which is the construction of 364,000 square feet for United Auto Supply to open and add new lines of Page3 2 service to their auto warehouse distribution facility. He stated e-commerce, manufacturing lines are looking to come into the facility and based on current warehousing they can’t accept those. He stated they want to go to a larger scale for trucks and heavy highway type vehicles and the expansion would allow for that. He stated they are working with the State DOT on curb cuts and cleared the site with State Historic Preservation Office. He stated they have been working with the DEC and did wetland delineations. He stated their plan is to have SEQR completed with the Town of Lysander and approvals by their July meeting. He stated they are requesting mortgage recording tax, sales tax and a PILOT. He stated the initial phase shown in the application of this project would create approximately 125 new jobs in the area. He stated they believe it is a benefit. He stated United Auto Supply is a local business that started 50 plus years ago. He stated it has grown, is now around the northeast and it is good to keep a local business owner in the area. He stated this is their next step in growth. Wendy Lougnot stated we are in the midst of the approvals through the Town and SEQR should be completed in the next month. Jeff Davis asked if the Town is doing a coordinated SEQR review. James Trasher stated yes. Jeff Davis asked if the SEQR review is on the 1 million square feet or just Phase 1 for the 354,000 square feet. James Trasher stated the review is on the 1 million square feet. Janice Herzog stated it was mentioned United Auto Supply might include a new manufacturing line and asked what that would be. She asked if they currently manufacture items or just a distributor. James Trasher stated they are just a distributor. He stated they use heavy highway freight liner trucks and things like that and they currently don’t have breaks, mufflers systems and pipes for those. He stated there are things based on the size of the distribution that manufacturers want them to distribute but they don’t currently have capacity in their warehouse so this would allow them to bring on new lines and expand their offerings from a warehouse distribution stand point. Janice Herzog asked if they are manufacturing them at the facility and just distributing new manufacturing lines. James Trasher stated yes. Page4 3 Janice Herzog stated in the EAF it talks about potential leases. She stated it reads additional phases will be constructed as demand is necessary to serve the needs of United Auto Supply or potential leases. She asked if that would be individuals or companies that United Auto Supply would lease to in that space. James Trasher stated yes potentially. Wendy Lougnot stated the expectation is that United Auto Supply will utilize the entire 364,000 square feet. She stated as additional phases are added, there is potential to lease out to other entities but they are just keeping that open at this point because they don’t know what the exact needs will be for additional space down the road. Amanda Fitzgerald stated those portions are not included in this part of the project. Janice Herzog asked if the next phases would come before the Board if there was a plan to lease to another entity. She asked would it be discussed at that point. Amanda Fitzgerald stated yes. Fanny Villarreal stated in the application it says they are planning to hire 50 associates for the warehouse and asked if those are full time. James Trasher stated they are full time plus. He stated currently they run two shifts every day except Christmas and Thanksgiving. He stated there would be management and warehouse level full time positions. He stated they’re all FTEs. Patrick Hogan stated Ranalli has a large warehouse on the near west side of the city and they make a real effort to engage in the immigrant community as far as hiring laborers. He stated they are great for the community and very invested in those neighborhoods. He stated they don’t just put a warehouse up and forget about the neighborhood and they do a great job as far as neighborhood engagement goes. Patrick Hogan asked where they are in the planning process. James Trasher stated in terms of the approval process it is appropriately zoned industrial, so they are in front of the planning board for site plan approval. He stated it is a by right and no variances are needed. He stated they have a planning board meeting this Thursday if any of the board members would like to attend. He stated in full transparency some of the neighbors in the area are in opposition to the project. He stated not every project is going to be looked at 100% favorable. He stated in the Town of Lysander it is the last zoned industrial piece. He stated Ranalli Super DC, LLC purchased all the industrially zone land and they are just completing the SEQR process. He stated their hope was to have it completed on June 10 but they are still waiting final comments Page5 4 on the traffic impact study from the County and State DOT. He stated once they get those letters that the proposed mitigation for the project is acceptable, SEQR should be wrapped up with a negative declaration. He stated by July 13 when they have a public hearing, SEQR should be completed and should have site plan approval from the Town of Lysander. Janice Herzog stated in the application it is listed that all phases have a completion date of 2025 and asked what the completion date for the first phase is. James Trasher stated the end of next year with site work starting this year. He stated with building costs and the allocation of steel right now it is tough to get steel. He stated once it is priced appropriately and available they will start construction of Phase 1. He stated the game plan is end of 2022 to have the first phase operational. Janice Herzog asked if the land was already purchased and was anything there like agriculture. James Trasher stated the field was farmed by CNY Crops for years as a leased piece of land. He stated it is not in an ag district and was farmed by the Melvins. He stated it was 40 acres used to plant soy beans or corn. Victor Ianno asked if this was part of the overall master plan of Radisson to put industrial and commercial stuff out in the back. He stated this is just filling out the project that was originally planned. James Trasher stated yes and the Town of Lysander had the property industrial zoned and has been that way for 20 plus years with no one coming in but based on the development of the area it is now ready for development. He stated with conversations with Bob Wicks, of the Planning Board, it is perfectly set up for this type of development. Victor Ianno stated it is a home run for the entire community. He stated Ranalli is a local business and could easily be lured away and he is investing here more and more all the time. He stated good project and congratulations. Pat Hogan asked what the hourly wage is. James Trasher stated starting pay for warehouse is about $20 an hour. Nate Stevens stated there is a detailed chart in the meeting packet. Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Fanny Villarreal, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution to hold a public hearing for the Ranalli Super DC, LLC project. Motion was carried. Page6 5 SCHEDULE OCIDA BOARD SPECIAL MEETING Jeff Davis stated the special meeting of the board will be for consideration of the Final Supplemental GEIS for the White Pine site. He stated we will put this as a holding date. He stated the comment period is still open until the 11th. He stated we have received several comments. He stated the public hearing was held last week and there are comments that need to be responded to. He stated the working group will meet to discuss those. He stated we will put this on as a meeting to discuss the Final Supplemental GEIS. OCIDA JULY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE UPDATE The July 20, 2021 meeting is being moved to July 13, 2021. Robert Petrovich stated he originally thought staff would be out of town that week at a conference but the conference is not happening so he would like to move the meeting up back to the originally anticipated date of the second Tuesday of the month. Upon a motion by Victor Ianno, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board adjourned the meeting at 8:28 am. Motion was carried. _________________________________ Nancy Lowery, Secretary Page7 6 ONONDAGA COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 333 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 130, SYRACUSE, NY 13202 PHONE: 315.435.3770 • FAX: 315.435.3669 June 30, 2021 2021 Budget Current YTD Revenue / Expense / Income Current Period Current YTD Amount Change to Budget Operating Revenue 30 1,017,021 1,646,000 (628,979) Administrative Expense 48,658 236,828 1,008,000 (771,172) Operating/Program Exp. 17,259 288,911 638,000 (349,089) Net Ordinary Income (65,887) 491,282 - 491,282 Current Assets Current YTD Prior YTD Total Cash 3,878,424 4,820,460 Less Pass Through Received 161,407 34,779 Available Cash 3,717,018 4,785,681 Receivables (less pass through rec.) 279,520 971,664 Grant Reimbursements - 268,733 Total 3,996,538 6,026,078 Reserve for Contracts County Operations 2021 771,172 333 W. Washington St 2021 Rent 50,015 OBG WPCP CO #4 Additional Studies 418,947 JMT 800 Hiawatha Engineering 11,816 Barclay Damon WPCP Options 50,000 Total 1,301,951 Receivables 0-120 days 57,496 > 120 days 222,024 Total 279,520 Page8 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Profit and Loss June 2021 TOTAL Income 501 Non-Operating Revenue 2401 Interest Income 29.53 Total 501 Non-Operating Revenue 29.53 534 Pilot & Pass Thru Revenue 529 PILOT Income 161,406.80 Total 534 Pilot & Pass Thru Revenue 161,406.80 Total Income $161,436.33 GROSS PROFIT $161,436.33 Expenses 6400 Operating Expense 6404 Audit 14,000.00 6407 Administrative Expense 48,658.09 6408 Meeting Expenses 270.94 6409 Conference Attendence 1,354.16 6410 Office Expense 303.85 Total 6400 Operating Expense 64,587.04 6440 Legal Fees 6445 Special Counsel 6445.01 Blue Rock BS&K 320.00 Total 6445 Special Counsel 320.00 6450 Barclay Damon 6460 IDA General Legal 337.50 Total 6450 Barclay Damon 337.50 Total 6440 Legal Fees 657.50 6500 Agency Program Expenses 6510 White Pine Commerce Park 6510.7 WPCP Marketing 657.12 Total 6510 White Pine Commerce Park 657.12 6530 800 Hiawatha Blvd. West 6530.3 Engineering 14.95 Total 6530 800 Hiawatha Blvd. West 14.95 Total 6500 Agency Program Expenses 672.07 6600 Non-Operating Expenses 6605 Pilot & Pass Thru Expenses 6605.2 PILOT Expense 161,406.80 Total 6605 Pilot & Pass Thru Expenses 161,406.80 Total 6600 Non-Operating Expenses 161,406.80 Total Expenses $227,323.41 NET OPERATING INCOME $ -65,887.08 NET INCOME $ -65,887.08 Page9 Accrual Basis Thursday, July 8, 2021 11:21 AM GMT-04:00 1/1 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Balance Sheet As of June 30, 2021 TOTAL ASSETS Current Assets Bank Accounts 200 Cash 0.00 200.1 Cash - M & T Checking 2,993,966.87 200.2 Cash - M & T Money Maker Savings 890,365.41 200.4 Destiny USA Restricted Cash -8,957.82 210 Petty Cash 50.00 Total 200 Cash 3,875,424.46 Total Bank Accounts $3,875,424.46 Accounts Receivable 380 Accounts Rec. 380.6 A/R Fees, Lease & PILOT 57,495.99 Total 380 Accounts Rec. 57,495.99 Total Accounts Receivable $57,495.99 Other Current Assets 391 Long Tern Receivable 222,024.00 Total Other Current Assets $222,024.00 Total Current Assets $4,154,944.45 Page10 Accrual Basis Thursday, July 8, 2021 11:22 AM GMT-04:00 1/4 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Balance Sheet As of June 30, 2021 TOTAL Fixed Assets 100 Land 101 White Pines Commerce Park 3,305,401.50 101.1 WPCP GEIS 101.101 CHA GEIS 1 267,452.05 101.102 CHA GEIS 2 219,439.36 101.104 GEIS Reg Plan Board Overview 19,797.74 Total 101.1 WPCP GEIS 506,689.15 101.2 WPCP Legal 69,774.25 101.3 Engineering Services 52,675.00 101.301 Temporary Access 4,055.44 101.4 Environmental/Demo Services 10,318.98 Total 101.3 Engineering Services 67,049.42 101.5 Land Acquisition Costs 101.501 Land Purchases 1,160,063.57 101.502 Closing Costs 3,168.14 Total 101.5 Land Acquisition Costs 1,163,231.71 Total 101 White Pines Commerce Park 5,112,146.03 106 North Salina Properties 0.00 106.1 435 North Salina 17,083.55 106.3 435 North Salina Building 634,421.53 Total 106 North Salina Properties 651,505.08 107 800 Hiawatha 604,840.42 Total 100 Land 6,368,491.53 104 Machinery & Equipment 104.1 Office Furniture 1,429.00 104.2 Equipment 1,432.40 Total 104 Machinery & Equipment 2,861.40 211 A/D Office Furniture -2,862.00 213 A/D Buildings -81,335.00 Total Fixed Assets $6,287,155.93 Other Assets 240 Blue Sky Redevelopment 1,641.76 Total Other Assets $1,641.76 TOTAL ASSETS $10,443,742.14 Page11 Accrual Basis Thursday, July 8, 2021 11:22 AM GMT-04:00 2/4 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Balance Sheet As of June 30, 2021 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities 600 Accounts Payable 0.00 600.1 Due to Related Party - OED 236,828.28 600.206 Mileage Reimbursement 92.34 600.208 BlueRock Energy Agreement Deposit 25,000.00 600.209 Syracuse Rail Overpayment 500.00 Total 600 Accounts Payable 262,420.62 601 PILOT and Pass Thru Payable 603 PILOT Pass Thru 8,018.69 604 Other Pass Thrus 74,063.70 Total 601 PILOT and Pass Thru Payable 82,082.39 631 Due to Other Governments 631.1 Towns 631.105 Camillus -20.00 631.12 Dewitt -281.52 Total 631.1 Towns -301.52 631.3 Schools 631.305 Baldwinsville 1.00 631.315 East Syracuse-Minoa -1,495.32 631.325 Jamesville-Dewitt 26.64 631.356 Syracuse 69,293.46 631.36 West Genesee -0.01 Total 631.3 Schools 67,825.77 631.4 Onondaga County 47,377.54 631.5 City of Syracuse 38,493.92 Total 631 Due to Other Governments 153,395.71 Total Other Current Liabilities $497,898.72 Total Current Liabilities $497,898.72 Total Liabilities $497,898.72 Equity 3900 Equity Unreserved 6,735,894.07 3901 Equity-Investment Fixed Assets 2,345,838.63 463 Reserve For Contracts 1,301,950.91 465 Equity - Unreserved -929,121.91 Page12 Accrual Basis Thursday, July 8, 2021 11:22 AM GMT-04:00 3/4 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Balance Sheet As of June 30, 2021 TOTAL Net Income 491,281.72 Total Equity $9,945,843.42 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $10,443,742.14 Page13 Accrual Basis Thursday, July 8, 2021 11:22 AM GMT-04:00 4/4 ONONDAGA COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT OF BILL - SCHEDULE #458 July 13, 2021 GENERAL EXPENSES 1. RAMBOLL AMERICAS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC. $ 82,091.32 Inv#1940005855, 1940006482 & 1940006878, WPCP Engineering 2. PARK STRATEGIES, LLC $ 2,500.00 Inv#16584779, June 2021 Consulting 3. TJMG PROPERTIES, LLC $ 235.05 Inv#1337-0521, 8739 Burnet House Shutdown 4. BARCLAY DAMON LLP $ 1,797.95 Inv#5115116, 5122302 & 5127004, General Legal thru 5-31-21 5. BOND, SCHOENECK & KING, PLLC $ 2,518.75 Inv#19872370, BlueRock Legal thru 5-31-21 6. ONONDAGA CIVIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. $ 15,323.81 Inv#1115 & 1116, 2nd Quarter 2021 Rent & Office Machine 7. JMT OF NEW YORK, INC. $ 1,582.50 Inv#27-102753, Roth Brownfield Cleanup 8. COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE $ 1,658.59 2021 Taxes; 435 N. Salina & Roth 9. ADVANCE MEDIA NEW YORK $ 447.60 Public Hearing Notices; Treyjat LOSO & WPCP SEQR 10. OCWA $ 28.49 Inv#25306218, Final Bill 8739 Burnet Road 11. FEDEX $ 22.31 Inv#7-403-22689, Shipping 1 Page14 Schedule #458 page 2 12. BARCLAY DAMON $ 50,000.00 WPCP Options Agreement 3rd Payment TOTAL $ 158,206.37 2 Page15 ONONDAGA COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY PAYMENT OF BILL - SCHEDULE #458 July 13, 2021 PILOT Payments 1. CITY OF SYRACUSE $ 39,316.64 2021 Syracuse Apartments & 2nd Q 2021 COR IH PILOT Payments 2. ONONDAGA COUNTY $ 49,818.26 2021 Syracuse Apartments & 2nd Q 2021 COR IH PILOT Payments 3. SYRACUSE CSD $ 72,271.90 2021 Syracuse Apartments & 2nd Q 2021 COR IH PILOT Payments TOTAL $ 161,406.80 1 Page16 ONONDAGA COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESERVE FOR CONTRACTS 6/30/2021 CONTRACT TOTAL PORTION BALANCE DESCRIPTION TERM CONTRACT PAID OUTSTANDING ONONDAGA COUNTY OED 2021 1-1-21-12-31-21 $1,008,000.00 $236,828.28 $771,171.72 333 W. WASHINGTON ST 2021 RENT 1-1-21-12-31-21 $65,000.00 $14,984.58 $50,015.42 OBG WPCP CO #4 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 11-30-18-12-31-21 $800,000.00 $381,052.63 $418,947.37 JMT 800 HIAWATHA ENGINEERING 2/13/19-12-31-21 $25,000.00 $13,183.60 $11,816.40 BARCLAY DAMON WPCP OPTIONS 11/30/20-12-31-21 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $50,000.00 $2,098,000.00 $796,049.09 $1,301,950.91 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 6/30/2021 AGENCY FEES RECEIVABLE $57,496.00 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE GENERAL $0.00 QUASI-EQUITY LOAN RECEIVABLE $0.00 GRANTS RECEIVABLE $0.00 LONG TERM RECEIVABLE $222,024.00 TOTAL $279,520.00 Page17 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Draft Project Summary 6/30/2021 1. Project Ultra Dairy, LLC (Wastewater 2021 Expansion) 2. Project Number 3101-21-11H 3. Location Dewitt 4. School District ESM 6. Project Type Expansion 5. Tax Parcel(s) 042.-13-05.1 Village - 7.Total Project Cost $ 6,420,859.00 8. Total Jobs 223 Land $ - 8A. Job Retention 213 Site Work $ - 8B: Job Creation 10 Building $ 3,609,704 (Next 5 Years) Furniture & Fixtures $ - Equipment $ 2,137,301 Equipment Subject to NYS Production Exemption $ - Engineering/Architecture Fees $ 129,000 Financial Charges $ - Legal Fees $ - Other $ 544,854 Cost Benefit Analysis Ultra Dairy, LLC (Wastewater 2021 Expansion) Project Description Fiscal Impact ($) Estimated Abatement Cost $433,677 Sales Tax Abatement $180,000 Mortgage Recording Tax Abatement $0 Real Property Tax Relief $253,677 New Investment $12,378,733 PILOT Payments $221,664 Project Wages (10 years) $7,047,738 Ultra Dairy is proposing to construct a wastewater feature at their existing facility in th Town of Construction Wages $870,600 Dewitt. Employee Benefits (10 years) $563,819 Project Capital Investment $3,609,704 Agency Fees $65,209 Benefit:Cost Ratio 28.54 :1 Page18 Ultra Dairy, LLC (Wastewater 2021 Expansion) 6/29/2021 A) PILOTS Estimate Table Worksheet for 10 years OCIDA estimate of current market value $ 8,850,000 Projected investment $ 3,609,704 OCIDA estimate of increase in value $ 1,202,031 OCIDA estimated value after project is completed $ 10,052,031 Taxes that would have been collected if the project did not occur $ 4,661,977 Scheduled PILOT payments $ 4,883,640 PILOT YEAR PILOT Year Full Tax Onondaga (Town and (School Exemption % Dewitt ESM Total PILOT Payment w/o Net Exemption County County) District) PILOT 2022 2021-2022 NA $ 35,238 $ 32,570 $ 173,075 $ 240,883 $ 268,580 2023 2022-2023 NA $ 39,101 $ 36,141 $ 192,047 $ 267,288 $ 295,539 2024 2023-2024 100% $ 45,549 $ 42,100 $ 223,713 $ 311,361 $ 354,772 $ 43,411 2025 2024-2025 90% $ 53,315 $ 49,328 $ 261,814 $ 364,457 $ 404,309 $ 39,851 2026 2025-2026 80% $ 56,288 $ 52,128 $ 276,371 $ 384,787 $ 420,919 $ 36,132 2027 2026-2027 70% $ 59,358 $ 55,020 $ 291,406 $ 405,784 $ 438,032 $ 32,248 2028 2027-2028 60% $ 62,529 $ 58,008 $ 306,931 $ 427,468 $ 455,662 $ 28,194 2029 2028-2029 50% $ 65,803 $ 61,092 $ 322,961 $ 449,856 $ 473,821 $ 23,965 2030 2029-2030 40% $ 69,183 $ 64,277 $ 339,509 $ 472,969 $ 492,524 $ 19,555 2031 2030-2031 30% $ 72,672 $ 67,565 $ 356,590 $ 496,826 $ 511,786 $ 14,960 2032 2031-2032 20% $ 76,272 $ 70,958 $ 374,219 $ 521,449 $ 531,622 $ 10,173 2033 2032-2033 10% $ 79,059 $ 73,602 $ 387,849 $ 540,510 $ 545,698 $ 5,188 TOTAL $ 714,367 $ 662,790 $ 3,506,483 $ 4,883,640 $ 5,193,264 $ 253,677 Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Jobs Current/Actuals Creation Goals 20 5 Total Employment Goals 247 267 272 272 272 272 This PILOT Schedule replaces all previous PILOT schedules regarding the associated parcels Page19 ONONDAGA COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS 1. Fill in all blanks using “none”, “not applicable” or “not available”. If you have any questions about the way to respond, please call the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency at 315-435-3770. 2. If providing an estimate put “(est.)” after the figure or answer. If more space is needed to answer any specific question, attach a separate sheet. 3. If the OCIDA Board approves benefits, it is the company’s responsibility to obtain and submit all necessary forms and documents. (ST-60, PILOT Agreement) 4. When completed, return this Application by mail or fax to the Agency at the address indicated below. A signed application may also be submitted electronically in PDF format to Nate Stevens at nstevens@ongov.net. An Application will not be considered by the Agency until the Application fee has been received. 5. The Agency will not give final approval for this Application until the Agency receives a completed NYS Full Environmental Assessment Form concerning the Project, which is the subject of this Application. The form is available at http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6191.html. 6. Please note the Public Officers Law declares all records in the possession of the OCIDA (with certain limited exceptions) are open to public inspection and copying. If the Applicant is of the opinion that there are elements of the Project which are in the nature of trade secrets which, if disclosed to the public or otherwise widely disseminated, would cause substantial injury to the Applicant’s competitive position, this Applicant must identify such elements in writing and request that such elements be kept confidential. In accordance with Article 6 of the Public Officer’s Law, the OCIDA may also redact personal, private, and/or proprietary information from publicly disseminated documents. 7. The Applicant will be required to pay the Agency Application fee and, if accepted as a project of the agency, all administrative and legal fees as stated in Section VI of the Application. 8. A complete application consists of the following 9 items:  This Application  Local Access Agreement  Employment Plan  Conflict of Interest  A feasibility statement indicating the need for the requested benefits  Description of project, Site Plans/Sketches, and Maps  NYS Full Environmental Assessment Form  A check payable to the Agency in the amount of $1,000  A check payable to Barclay Damon LLP in the amount of $2,500 9. This Application was adopted by the OCIDA Board on November 19, 2019. Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 1 Page20 It is the policy of the Agency that any project receiving benefits from the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency will utilize 100% local contractors and local labor for the construction period of the project unless a waiver is granted in writing by the Agency. Return to: Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Attn: Nate Stevens 333 W. Washington Street, Suite 130 Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone: 315-435-3770 | Fax: 315-435-3669 nstevens@ongov.net Section I: Applicant Information Please answer all questions. Use “None”, “Not Applicable” and “See Attached” where necessary. A) Applicant information-company receiving benefits: Applicant Name: Ultra Dairy, LLC Applicant Address: 2394 US Route 11, Lafayette, NY 13084 Phone: (315) 350-4836 Fax: (315) 471-0930 byrnedairy.com Website: E-mail: jgosier@byrne1933.com Federal ID#: 20-0030743 NAICS: 311511 State and Year of Incorporation/Organization: __________________________________________ NY 2003 Will a Real Estate Holding Company be utilized to own the Project property/ facility? ☐Yes ☐No What is the name of the Real Estate Holding Company: Federal ID#: State and Year of Incorporation/Organization: List of stockholders, members, or partners of Real Estate Holding Company: ________________________________________________________________________________ B) Individual Completing Application: Name: James Gosier Title: General Counsel Address: 2394 US Route 11, Lafayette, NY 13084 Phone: (315) 350-4836 Fax: (315) 471-0930 E-mail: jgosier@byrne1933.com Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 2 Page21 C) Company Contact (if different from individual completing application): Name: Title: Address: Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail: D) Company Counsel: Name of Attorney: Firm Name: Address: Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail: E) Business Organization (check appropriate category): ☐ Corporation ☐Partnership ☐ Public Corporation ☐Joint Venture ☐ Sole Proprietorship ☐Limited Liability Company Others (please specify): Year Established: 2003 State in which Organization is established: NY F) List all stockholders, members, or partners with % of ownership greater than 5% : Name % of ownership Byrne Holdings, Inc.* 85.3% Nicholas Marsella 14.7% *Shareholders: Carl V. Byrne, Mark V. Byrne, Thomas P. Byrne 40.90/40.07/8.08% respectively Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 3 Page22 G) Applicant Business Description: Please attach a description of your company’s background, products, customers, goods and services. Estimated % of sales within Onondaga County: _______________________________________ <1% Estimated % of sales outside Onondaga County but within New York State: 8% Estimated % of sales outside New York State but within the U.S.: 92% Estimated % of sales outside the U.S.: 0 (*Percentage to equal 100%) H) What percentage of your total annual supplies, raw materials and vendor services are purchased from firms in Onondaga County. Include list of vendors, raw material suppliers and percentages for each. Provide supporting documentation including estimated percentages of local purchases. Please attach this information. I) Applicant History: If the answer to any of the following is “Yes”, please explain below. If necessary, attach additional information. 1. Is the company or management of the Company now a ☐Yes ☐No plaintiff or defendant in any civil or criminal litigation? 2. Has any person listed above ever been convicted of a criminal offense (other than a minor traffic violation)? ☐Yes ☐No 3. Has any person listed in Section I ever been in receivership or declared bankruptcy? ☐Yes ☐No Please attach any explanations: J) Has the Project Beneficiary received assistance from OCIDA, SIDA, New York State or the Onondaga Civic Development Corporation in the past? If yes please attach an explanation and please give year, project name, description of benefits and address of project. ☐Yes ☐No Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 4 Page23 Section II: Project Information A) Project Location: Location where the investment will take place. If company is moving, the new location should be entered here and the current location should be in Section I. Address: 6750 W. Benedict Road Legal Address (if different): City: East Syracuse Village/Town: Dewitt Zip Code: 13057 School District: East Syracuse Minoa Tax Map Parcel ID(s): 042.-13-05.1 Current Assessed Value: 8,850,000 Sq. Footage of Existing Building: 160,000 Census Tract: B) Type (Check all that apply): ☐New construction ☐Purchase of machinery and/or equipment ☐Expansion/Addition to current facilities ☐Brownfield/Remediated Brownfield ☐Renovation of existing facility ☐LEED Certification ☐Acquisition of existing facility/property ☐Other: ☐Demolition and Construction C) Please attach a summary of how this project will help your business grow. Will it set the company up for revenue growth? Will it mitigate cost? Will it provide more flexibility? D) Description of Project: Please provide a detailed narrative of the proposed Project. This narrative should include, but is not limited to: ☐ (i) the size of the Project in square feet and a breakdown of square footage per each intended use; ☐ (ii) the size of the lot upon which the Project sits or is to be constructed; ☐ (iii) the current use of the site and the intended use of the site upon completion of the Project; ☐ (iv) the principal products to be produced and/or the principal activities that will occur on the Project site; and ☐ (v) an indication as to why the Applicant is undertaking the Project and the need for the requested benefits. Please separately attach the description and any copies of site plans, sketches or maps. Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 5 Page24 E) Select Project Type for all end users at Project site (you may check more than one): **Please check any and all end users as identified below ☐ Industrial ☐Bank Office ☐ Acquisition of Existing Facility ☐Retail ☐ Housing ☐Mixed Use ☐ Equipment Purchase ☐Facility for Aging ☐ Multi-Tenant ☐Civic Facility (not for profit) ☐ Commercial ☐Other F) For the Agency to consider this Project, please provide the following information: 1. Does the project consist of new construction or expansion or substantial renovation of an existing facility? ☐Yes ☐No 2. Will the project create new employment opportunities or retain existing jobs that may otherwise be lost? ☐Yes ☐No 3. Does the project beneficiary serve a customer base primarily outside of Onondaga County? ☐Yes ☐No G) Will the completion of the Project result in the removal of an industrial or manufacturing plant of the company from one area of the state to another area of the state OR in the abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the company located within the state? Please explain if you answer “Yes” by attaching a response. ☐Yes ☐No H) Please attach a description of any compelling circumstances the Agency should be aware of while reviewing this application. I) Environmental Information 1. Please attach the appropriate Environmental Impact Forms to your application. Here is a link to the SEQR forms: a. http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6191.html 2. Have any environmental issues been identified on the property? ☐Yes ☐No If yes, please attach an explanation. Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 6 Page25 Section III: Construction A) Project Costs and Finances Description of Costs Total % of Total Total Private Expenditure Budget Budget to be (should be less than or Amount Procured in equal to total budget Onondaga amount) County Land Acquisition Site Work/Demo Building Construction 3,609,704 & Renovation Furniture & Fixtures Equipment 2,137,301 Equipment Subject to NYS Production Sales Tax Engineering/Architect Exemption 129,000 sFinancial Charges Legal Other 544,854 Management/Developer Fees Total Project Cost 6,420,859 Note: Do not include OCIDA fees, OCIDA application fees or OCIDA legal fees as part of the Total Project Cost. You may attach a separate chart if needed. B) TOTAL Capital Costs $ 6,420,859 Project refinancing: estimated amount (for refinancing of existing debt only) $ Sources of Funds for Project Costs: 1. Bank Financing $ _______________ 3,000,000 2. Equity (excluding equity that is attributed to grants/tax credits) $ 3,420,859 3. Tax Exempt Bond Issuance (if applicable) $ _______________ 4. Taxable Bond Issuance (if applicable) $ Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 7 Page26 5. Public Sources (Include sum total of all state and federal grants and tax credits) $ TBD -Identify each state and federal grant/credit: ESD Capital Grant $ TBD ESD Excelsior Tax Credit $ TBD $ 6. Total Sources of Funds for Project Costs $ _______________ 6,420,859 C) Employment and Payroll Information *Full Time Equivalent (FTE) is defined as one employee working no less than 40 hours per week or two or more employees together working a total of 40 hours per week. 1. Are there people currently employed at the project site? ☐Yes ☐No If yes, provide number of FTE jobs at the facility: 213 2. Complete the following: Estimate the number of FTE jobs to be retained as a result of this Project: 213 Estimate the number of construction jobs to be created by this Project: 40 Estimate the average length of construction jobs to be created (months): 6 Current annual payroll at facility: $12,500,000 Average annual growth rate of wages: 4% Please list, if any, benefits that will be available to either full and/or part time Health, dental and vision insurance; supplemental life and 401(k) employees: Average annual benefit paid by the 8-10% (varies depending on coverage level) company ($ or % salary) per FTE job: Average growth rate of benefit cost: 5% to employer; 0% to employee Amount or percent of wage employees pay 2-6% (varies depending on coverage level) for benefits: Provide an estimate of the number of residents in the Economic Development Region (Onondaga, Madison, Cayuga, 10 Oneida, Oswego, and Cortland Counties) to fill new FTE jobs: Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 8 Page27 D) New Employment Benefits i. Complete the following chart indicating the number of FTE jobs presently employed at the Project and the number of FTE jobs that will be created at the Project site at the end of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth years after the Project is completed. Jobs should be listed by title of category (see below), including FTE independent contractors or employees of independent contractors that work at the Project location. Do not include construction workers. ii. Feel free to include additional information or a substitute chart if you think additional material would add clarity. Current & Planned Full Salary Current Estimated Number of FTE Jobs Time Occupations (Job (Annual or Number of added each year after project Titles) Hourly) FTEs Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 completion Technicians/Engineers $68,000 4 2 2 Operators $48,000 113 1 1 Maintenance Mechanic $84,000 37 1 1 Tank Washers $44,000 0 1 1 Warehouse $45,000 39 Management/Training/Planning $75,000 7 Sanitation/WWT/Other $54,000 13 Job Creation Subtotal 213 5 5 For purposes of completing the chart, please list the job titles that will be increasing in number. If possible, please attach a brief description that outlines what each job entails. If you prefer, you may attach a job chart of your own that outlines the job growth projections regarding the project. E) Financial Assistance sought (estimated values): ☐ Real Property Tax Abatement (PILOT): ☐ Mortgage Recording Tax Exemption (.75% of amount mortgaged): ☐ Sales and Use Tax Exemption (4% Local, 4% State): $180,000 ☐ Tax Exempt Bond Financing (Amount Requested): ☐ Taxable Bond Financing (Amount Requested): Onondaga Page28 County Industrial Development Agency Page 9 F) Mortgage Recording Tax Exemption Benefit Calculator: Amount of mortgage that would be subject to mortgage recording tax: Mortgage Amount (include sum total of construction/permanent/ bridge financing): $ Estimated Mortgage Recording Tax Exemption Benefit (product of mortgage amount as indicated above, multiplied by .0075): $ G) Sales and Use Tax Benefit Calculator: Gross amount of costs for goods and services that are subject to State and local Sales and US tax – said amount to benefit from the Agency’s Sales and Use Tax exemption benefit: $ 2,250,000 Estimated State and local Sales and Use Tax Benefit (product of 8% multiplied by the figure, above) (This should match the amount in section “E” on this page, this calculation only exists to help you with your estimate): $ 180,000 Onondaga Page29 County Industrial Development Agency Page 10 Section IV: Estimate of Real Property Tax Abatement Benefits Section IV of this Application will be: (i) completed by IDA Staff based upon information contained within the Application, and (ii) provided to the Applicant for ultimate inclusion as part of this completed Application prior to the completed application being provided to the OCIDA Board. A) PILOTS Estimate Table Worksheet OCIDA estimate of current value New construction and renovation costs OCIDA estimate of increase in value OCIDA estimated value of completed project OCIDA estimate of taxes that would have been collected if the project did not occur Scheduled PILOT payments PILOT Exemption County Local School Total Full Tax Net Exemption Year % PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT Payment Amount Amount Amount w/o PILOT 1 100 2 90 3 80 4 70 5 60 6 50 7 40 8 30 9 20 10 10 TOTAL Estimates provided are based on current property tax rates and assessment value (current as of date of application submission) and have been calculated by IDA staff Onondaga Page30 County Industrial Development Agency Page 11 Section V: Local Access Policy Agreement In absence of a waiver permitting otherwise, every project seeking the assistance of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (Agency) must use local general contractors, sub- contractors, and labor for one-hundred percent (100%) of the construction of new, expanded, or renovated facilities. The project’s construction or project manager need not be a local company. Noncompliance may result in the revocation and/or recapture of all benefits extended to the project by the Agency. Local Labor is defined as laborers permanently residing in the State of New York counties of Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Tompkins, and Wayne. Local (General/Sub) Contractor is defined as a contractor operating a permanent office in the State of New York counties of Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Tompkins and Wayne. The Agency may determine on a case-by-case basis to waive the Local Access Policy for a project or for a portion of a project where consideration of warranty issues, necessity of specialized skills, significant cost differentials between local and non-local services or other compelling circumstances exist. The procedure to address a local labor waiver can be found in the OCIDA handbook, which is available upon request. Prior to issuance of any NYS Tax & Finance ST-60 forms, the Applicant must submit a Contractor Status Report to the Agency. In consideration of the extension of financial assistance by the Agency Ultra Dairy, LLC (the Company) understands the Local Access Policy and agrees to complete Appendix C of the Agency’s application at the time of the application to the Agency and as part of a request to extend the valid date of the Agency’s tax-exempt certificate for the Project. The Company understands that an Agency tax-exempt certificate is typically valid for 12 months from the effective date of the project inducement and extended thereafter upon request by the Company. The Company further understands that any request for a waiver to this policy must be submitted in writing and approved by the Agency. I agree to the conditions of this agreement and certify all information provided regarding the construction and employment activities for the project as of 6/28/2021 (date). Company: Ultra Dairy,LLC Representative for Contract: James A. Gosier __ Address: 2394 US Route 11 City: Lafayette State: NY Zip: 13084 Phone: (315) 350-4836 Email: jgosier@byrne1933.com Project Address: 6750 W. Benedict Road City: E. Syracuse State: NY Zip: 13057 General Contractor: The Hayner Hoyt Company Contact Person: Jeremy Thurston, President Address: 628 Erie Boulevard West City: Syracuse State: NY Zip: 13204 Phone: (315) 455-5941 Email: jthurston@haynerhoyt.com Authorized Representative: James Gosier Title: General Counsel Signature: Onondaga Page31 County Industrial Development Agency Page 12 Section VI: Agency Fee Schedule Payment Terms: Application & Processing Fee (payable at the time of application): $1,000 Legal Deposit (payable at the time of application): $2,500 Agency Fee for Bond Projects: Payable at Closing Agency and Legal Fees for all other projects: Due and Payable at Inducement * A sales tax certificate (ST-60) will not be issued until the Agency Fee is Paid in Full Agency Fees: The project cost is the Total Project Cost from section III A Benefit Sought Fee Charged Mortgage Recording Tax and/or Sales Tax exemptions: 0.01 X the project cost Additional Fee for PILOT Agreement Projects: 0.0025 X the project cost Fee for bond financing, refinancing & refunding: 0.0025 X the project cost Note: For Manufacturing Projects under $10 million the fee is reduced by: 0.0025 X the project cost Agency Legal Fees: The project cost is the Total Project Cost from section III A Fee for first $20 million: 0.0025 of the project cost Fee for expenses above $20 million: 0.00125 of the project cost In addition to the foregoing, Applicants are responsible for payment of all costs and expenses incurred by OCIDA in connection with application or Project including without limitation publication, copying costs, SEQRA compliance and fees and costs to OCIDA’s attorneys, engineers, and consultants. OCIDA reserves the right to require a deposit to cover anticipated costs. Application fees are payable at time application/request is submitted. All fees are non-refundable. Applicants for bond transactions are responsible for payment of a Bond Issuance Charge payable to the State of New York. Applicants are also responsible for payment of post-closing fees and costs associated with the appointment of additional agents. OCIDA reserves the right to modify this schedule at any time and assess fees and charges in connection with other transactions such as grants of easement or lease or sale of OCIDA-owned property. Onondaga Page32 County Industrial Development Agency Page 13 Section VII: Recapture of Tax Abatement/Exemptions Information to be Provided by Companies: Each Company agrees that to receive benefits from the Agency it must, whenever requested by the Agency or required under applicable statutes or project documents, provide and certify or cause to be provided and certified such information concerning the Company, its finances, its employees and other topics which shall, from time to time, be necessary or appropriate, including but not limited to, such information as to enable the Agency to make any reports required by law or governmental regulation. Recapture of Benefits: It is the policy of the Agency to recapture the value of a PILOT, any sales and use tax exemption, and mortgage recording tax exemption in accordance with the Laws of the State and the provisions contained herein. Before receiving benefits, the Company must attest in writing to its understanding of, and agreement to, the recapture provisions contained in State Law and herein. To the extent permitted by State law, the recapture provisions contained herein may be modified from time to time by the Agency at its sole discretion. Recapture of a PILOT, Sales Tax and the Mortgage Recording Tax Exemptions: If the number of full time equivalent jobs to be maintained or created in connection with a project falls below 75% of the number projected in the Company’s application to the Agency, or if there are material violations of the project agreements, then the value of the property tax, sales and use tax and mortgage recording tax benefits extended to the project by the Agency may be subject to recapture. When deciding whether or not to recapture benefits and the amount of such recapture, the Agency may consider the potential future benefit of the business to the community. Recapture Payment: The recapture payment paid by the Company to the Agency shall be determined (1) by the difference between any PILOT payments made by the Company and the property taxes that would have been paid by the Company if the property were not under the supervision, jurisdiction or control of the Agency, (2) the value of any mortgage recording tax exemption, if awarded to the Company and (3) the amount of sales and use tax that would have been paid if an exemption was not granted. Recapture of the PILOT, Sales Tax or Mortgage Recording Tax: The Recapture Schedule for a Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement, Sales Tax or the Mortgage Recording Tax is as follows: Time from Project Completion Tax Savings Recaptured 1 Year 80% 2 Years 60% 3 Years 40% 4 Years 20% 5 Years 10% Distribution of the Recapture Payment: Any funds recaptured as a result of the recapture payment shall be distributed to the affected taxing jurisdictions in the same proportion as if the payments were paid or owed by the Company on the date of recapture. Onondaga Page33 County Industrial Development Agency Page 14 Additional Conditions for the Recapture of Sales and Use Tax: As of April 1, 2013, New York State law requires Industrial Development Agencies to recapture sales tax benefits where:  A project is not entitled to receive the benefits:  Exemptions received exceed the amount authorized by the Agency;  Exemptions are claimed by the Project for unauthorized property or services; or  A project fails to use property in the manner required by its IDA agreements. 1. Distribution of Sales and Use Tax. Project operators must cooperate with the Agency in its effort to recapture all sales and use tax benefits received by the Company by promptly paying the recapture amount as determined by the Agency. The amount to be recaptured will be dictated by State Law or this UTEP Policy, which ever may be applicable. The Agency shall remit the recaptured sales and use tax benefits to the State within 30 days of receipt. 2. Compliance Report. Annually, the Agency will file an annual compliance report with the State of New York detailing its recapture terms and its activities to recapture benefits, including any attempt to recapture benefits from an Agency project. A “Full Time Permanent Employee” shall mean 1. A full time, permanent, private sector employee on the Company’s payroll, who has worked at the project location for a minimum of thirty hours per week for not less than four consecutive weeks and who is entitled to receive the usual and customary fringe benefits extended by Company to other employees with comparable rank, duties and hours; or 2. Up to three part time, permanent, private-sector employees on Company’s payroll, who have worked at the project location for a combined minimum of thirty hours per week for not less than four consecutive weeks and who are entitled to receive the usual and customary fringe benefits extended by Company to other employees with comparable rank, duties and hours. I have read the foregoing and agree to comply with all the terms and conditions contained therein as well as policies of the Onondaga County Industrial Agency. Name of Applicant Company _________________________________ Ultra Dairy, LLC Signature of Officer or Authorized Representative: _________________________________ Name & Title of Officer or Authorized Representative: _________________________________ James A. Gosier, General Counsel Date: ______________ 6/28/2021 Onondaga Page34 County Industrial Development Agency Page 15 Section VIII: Employment Plan Jobs Listings: In accordance with §858-b(2) of the New York General Municipal Law, the Applicant understands and agrees that if the Project receives any Financial Assistance from the Agency, except as otherwise provided by collective bargaining agreements, new employment opportunities created as a result of the Project will be listed with the New York State Department of Labor Business Services and with the administrative entity of the service delivery area created by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 in which the Project is located. In Onondaga County, please contact CNY Works. Additionally, the applicant is encouraged to review the services provided by JOBSPlus! for candidate matching services. Are the employees of your company currently covered by a collective bargaining agreement? ☐Yes ☐No If yes, name and location: Is the labor pool in Onondaga County and/or the CNY Economic Development Region adequate to fill new positions? ☐Yes ☐No Enter Company Name in three (3) places below and sign by an authorized company officer: In consideration of the benefits provided by the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA), Ultra Dairy, LLC , project beneficiary, also agrees to report to OCIDA on the number of new employment opportunities created in connection with industrial or commercial projects financed by the proceeds of such benefits to be listed with the New York State Department of Labor Business Services and CNY Works. Ultra Dairy,LLC , project beneficiary, also agrees to report to OCIDA on or before March 1 of each year the status of employment opportunities filed with the New York State Department of Labor Business Services, including the number of new employment opportunities created, the number listed, and the number filled for the year ending the prior December 31. Ultra Dairy, LLC , project beneficiary, further agrees that, to the extent practicable and feasible, and subject to the requirements of any existing collective bargaining agreement, the project beneficiary shall fill at least 10% of new employment opportunities with persons eligible for service under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. Name of Applicant Company: ______________________________________________________ Ultra Dairy, LLC Signature of Officer or Authorized Representative: ______________________________________ Name & Title of Officer or Authorized Representative: ___________________________________ James Gosier, General Counsel Date: ______________ 6/28/2021 Onondaga Page35 County Industrial Development Agency Page 16 NYS Department of Labor: Roy Jewell Associate Business Service Representative 450 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 315-479-3362 roy.jewell@labor.ny.gov www.labor.ny.gov CNY Works Chris Kennedy Business Development Specialist 960 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203 315-477-6974 ckennedy@cnyworks.com www.cnyworks.com Onondaga Page36 County Industrial Development Agency Page 17 Section IX: Conflict of Interest Agency Board Members 1. Patrick Hogan 2. Steve Morgan 3. Victor Ianno 4. Sue Stanczyk 5. Kevin Ryan 6. Janice Herzog 7. Fanny Villarreal Agency Officers/Staff 1. Robert M. Petrovich 2. Nathaniel Stevens 3. Nancy Lowery 4. Karen Doster 5. Chris Cox Agency Legal Counsel & Auditor 1. Jeffrey Davis, Esq., Barclay Damon LLP 2. Amanda Mirabito, Esq., Barclay Damon LLP 3. Michael G. Lisson, CPA, Grossman St. Amour Certified Public Accountants PLLC The Applicant has received from the Agency a list of members, officers and staff of the Agency. To the best of my knowledge, no member, officer or employee of the Agency has an interest, whether direct or indirect, in any transaction contemplated by this Application, except as hereinafter described: Name of Applicant Company _________________________________ Ultra Dairy, LLC Signature of Officer or Authorized Representative: _________________________________ Name & Title of Officer or Authorized Representative: _________________________________ James Gosier, General Counsel Date: ______________ 6/28/2021 Onondaga Page37 County Industrial Development Agency Page 18 Section X: Representations, Certifications, and Indemnification Carl V. Byrne (Name of CEO or other authorized representative of Applicant) confirms and says that he/she is the ____________________ President (title) of ____________________ Ultra Dairy, LLC (name of corporation or other entity) named in the attached Application (the “Applicant”), that he/she has read the foregoing Application and knows the contents thereof, and hereby represents, understands, and otherwise agrees with the Agency and as follows: A. First Consideration for Employment: In accordance with §858-b (2) of the New York General Municipal Law, the Applicant understands and agrees that if the Project receives any Financial Assistance from the Agency, except as otherwise provided by collective bargaining agreements, where practicable, the Applicant will first consider persons eligible to participate in WIA programs who shall be referred by the CNY Works for new employment opportunities created as a result of the Project. B. Other NYS Facilities: In accordance with §862 (1) of the New York General Municipal Law, the Applicant understands and agrees that projects which will result in the removal of an industrial or manufacturing plant of the project occupant from one area of the state to another area of the state or in the abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the project occupant within the state is ineligible for Agency Financial Assistance, unless otherwise approved by the Agency as reasonably necessary to preserve the competitive position of the project in its respective industry or is reasonably necessary. C. Annual Sales Tax Filings: In accordance with §874(8) of the New York General Municipal Law, the Applicant understands and agrees that if the Project receives any sales tax exemptions as part of the Financial Assistance from the Agency, the Applicant agrees to file, or cause to be filed, with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, the annual form prescribed by the Department of Taxation and Finance, describing the value of all sales tax exemptions claimed by the Applicant and all consultants or subcontractors retained by the Applicant. D. Outstanding Bonds: The Applicant understands and agrees to provide on an annual basis any information regarding bonds, if any, issued by the Agency for the project that is requested by the Comptroller of the State of New York. E. Employment Reports: The Applicant understands and agrees that, if the Project receives any financial assistance from the Agency, the Applicant agrees to file with the Agency, at least annually or as otherwise required by the Agency, reports regarding the number of people employed at the project site, salary levels, contractor utilization and such other information (collectively, “Employment Reports”) that may be required from time to time on such appropriate forms as designated by the Agency. Failure to provide Employment Reports within 30 days of an Agency request shall be an Event of Default under the PILOT Agreement between the Agency and Applicant and, if applicable, an Event of Default under the Agent Agreement between the Agency and Applicant. In addition, a Notice of Failure to provide the Agency with an Employment Report may be reported to Agency board members, with said report being an agenda item subject to the open Onondaga Page38 County Industrial Development Agency Page 19 meetings law. F. Absence of Conflicts of Interest: The Applicant has received from the Agency a list of the members, officers and employees of the Agency. No member, officer or employee of the Agency has an interest, whether direct or indirect in any transaction contemplated by this Application, except as hereinafter described in Section X. G. Compliance: The Applicant understands and agrees that it is in substantial compliance with applicable local, state, and federal tax, worker protection, and environmental laws, rules, and regulations. H. The Applicant understands and agrees that the provisions of Section 862(1) of the New York General Municipal Law, as provided below, will not be violated if financial assistance is provided for the proposed Project: § 862. Restrictions on funds of the Agency. (1) No funds of the Agency shall be used in respect of any project if the completion thereof would result in the removal of an industrial or manufacturing plant of the project occupant from one area of the state to another area of the state or in the abandonment of one or more plants or facilities of the project occupant located within the state, provided, however, that neither restriction shall apply if the agency shall determine on the basis of the application before it that the project is reasonably necessary to discourage the project occupant from removing such other plant or facility to a location outside the state or is reasonably necessary to preserve the competitive position of the project occupant in its respective industry. I. The Applicant confirms and acknowledges that the owner, occupant or operator receiving financial assistance for the proposed Project is in substantial compliance with applicable local, state, and federal tax, worker protection and environmental laws, rules and regulations. J. The Applicant confirms and acknowledges that the submission of any knowingly false or knowingly misleading information may lead to the immediate termination of any financial assistance and the reimbursement of an amount equal to all or part of any tax exemption claimed by reason of the Agency’s involvement in the Project. K. The Applicant confirms and hereby acknowledges that as of the date of this Application, the Applicant is in substantial compliance with all provisions of Article 18-A of the New York General Municipal Law, including, but not limited to, the provision of Section 859- a and Section 862(1) of the New York General Municipal Law. L. The Applicant and the individual executing this Application on behalf of Applicant acknowledge that the Agency and its counsel will rely on the representations and covenants made in this Application when acting hereon and hereby represents that the statements made herein do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact and do not omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statement contained herein not misleading. Onondaga Page39 County Industrial Development Agency Page 20 M. The OCIDA has the right to request and inspect supporting documentation regarding attestations made on this application. N. Hold Harmless Agreement: Applicant hereby releases Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency and the members, officers, servants, agents and employees thereof (the "Agency") from, agrees that the Agency shall not be liable for, and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the Agency harmless from and against any and all liability arising from or expense incurred by: (A) the Agency's examination and processing of, and action pursuant to or upon, the attached Application, regardless of whether or not the Application or the Project described therein or the tax-exemptions and other assistance requested therein are favorably acted upon by the Agency; (B) the Agency's acquisition, construction, and/or installation of the Project described therein and (C) any further action taken by the Agency with respect to the Project, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all cause of action and attorney's fees and any other expenses incurred in defending any suits or action which may arise as a result of any of the foregoing. If, for any reason, the Applicant fails to conclude or consummate necessary negotiations, or fails, within a reasonable or specified period of time, to take reasonable, proper or requested action, or withdraws, abandons, cancels or neglects the Application, or if the Agency or the Applicant are unable to reach final agreement with respect to the Project, then, and in the event, upon presentation of an invoice itemizing the same, the Applicant shall pay to the Agency, its agents or assigns, all costs incurred by the Agency in the process of the Application, including attorney's fees, if any. Onondaga Page40 County Industrial Development Agency Page 21 Name of Applicant Company _______________________________________ Ultra Dairy, LLC Signature of Officer or Authorized Representative: _________________________________ Name & Title of Officer or Authorized Representative: _________________________________ Carl V. Byrne, President Date: ______________ 6/28/2021 STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF ONONDAGA )ss.; Carl V. Byrne , being first duly sworn, deposes and says: 1. That I am the President (Corporate Officer) of Ultra Dairy,LLC (Applicant) and that I am duly authorized on behalf of the Applicant to bind the Applicant. 2. That I have read and attached Application, I Know the contents thereof, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this Application and the contents of this Application are true, accurate and complete (Signature of Officer) Subscribed and affirmed to me under penalties of perjury this day of June day of , 20 21 . (Notary Public) End of Application Rev 1-9-20 Onondaga Page41 County Industrial Development Agency Page 22 Statement in Support of the Application of Ultra Dairy, LLC for Economic Benefits from The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Section I (G): Ultra Dairy, LLC (“Ultra”) was formed in 2003 as part of the Byrne Dairy family of companies. Ultra produces high quality dairy and non-dairy food products utilizing Ultra High Temperature (UHT) technology that results in extended shelf life (ESL) and aseptic products. Ultra produces a variety of milk, cream and non-dairy products having shelf lives from 70 – 180 days for ESL products and 365 days for aseptic products. Ultra ships 92% of its finished products out of New York State for wholesale and retail sale. Section I (H): As a processor of milk and cream products, Ultra’s biggest raw material by far is milk and cream, much of it from local farms. Ultra works with family farms throughout Central New York and the Finger Lakes regions. Six of the largest farms Ultra works with are located in Onondaga County. As of May 31, 2021, Ultra had purchased nearly $57 million in milk and cream in 2021. Examples of local vendors and raw material suppliers are as follows: Vendor Location Material/Service Spend YTD (as of 5/31/21) Various Farms Varies Raw Milk/Cream $56,800,000 Sweeteners Plus Lakeville, NY Sweeteners $ 2,833,000 Packaging Corp. Of America Solvay, NY Corrugate $ 2,551,000 CHEP Liverpool, NY Pallets $ 1,082,000 Section I (J): Since 2003, Ultra has been a party to a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement with the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA). Additionally, Ultra has requested and received exemptions from the NYS Mortgage Recording tax from OCIDA as part of it credit facilities with its lenders. Section II(C): See Section II(D) below. Page42 Section II (D): Ultra is situated on 22 +/- acres of land in the Town of Dewitt bounded by Fly Road on the West and I-481 on the East. Ultra is proposing to expand its existing 160,000 sq. ft. facility by adding a 6,500 sf wastewater treatment facility. The processing of dairy products results in naturally occurring oils and fats combining with process wastewater. This wastewater must be treated and further processed to remove the fats and oils so that to the greatest extent possible, only properly treated wastewater is introduced into municipal sewer systems. The existing wastewater treatment facility at Ultra Dairy is approaching its operational capacity. A new system must be built and commissioned before Ultra can expand its processing and filling capabilities. Onondaga County is in the process of constructing a force main sewer along the south side of Benedict Road at the Project Site. The new wastewater treatment facility will discharge into this new sewer, thereby relieving stress on the existing, overburdened sewer system. It is anticipated that Ultra Dairy’s wastewater treatment facility and the new force main will be operational in the Spring of 2022. This project will involve capital expenditures of approximately $6.4 million and will create a total of 10 new full time jobs. It is also anticipated that approximately 40 construction jobs will be created. Construction and equipment installation will take approximately 6 – 8 months. Economic benefits from OCIDA in the forms of real property tax abatement (PILOT) and Sale and Use Tax exemptions are extremely important to the viability of the proposed project. A PILOT Agreement will provide Ultra with a steady and predictable vehicle for the payment its share of local services. Additionally, Ultra anticipates that it will expend approximately $1.5 million on goods, materials and services that would otherwise be subject to state and local sales taxes. Exemptions from these taxes will allow Ultra to invest more of its own money into the project. Page43 Full Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project and Setting Instructions for Completing Part 1 Part 1 is to be completed by the applicant or project sponsor. 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; indicate whether missing information does not exist, or is not reasonably available to the sponsor; and, when possible, generally describe work or studies which would be necessary to update or fully develop that information. Applicants/sponsors must complete all items in Sections A & B. In Sections C, D & E, most items contain an initial question that must be answered either “Yes” or “No”. If the answer to the initial question is “Yes”, complete the sub-questions that follow. If the answer to the initial question is “No”, proceed to the next question. Section F allows the project sponsor to identify and attach any additional information. Section G requires the name and signature of the project sponsor to verify that the information contained in Part 1is accurate and complete. A. Project and Sponsor Information. Name of Action or Project: Ultra South 2021 Phase 2(a) Project Location (describe, and attach a general location map): 6750 W. Benedict Road, E. Syracuse, NY 13057 Brief Description of Proposed Action (include purpose or need): Expansion of existing dairy manufacturing facility involves construction of a waste water treatment facility with tanker wash. Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone: (315) 350-4836 Ultra Dairy, LLC E-Mail: jim.gosier@byrnedairy.com Address: 2394 US Route 11 City/PO: Lafayette State: Zip Code: NY 13084 Project Contact (if not same as sponsor; give name and title/role): Telephone: (315) 350-4836 James Gosier, General Counsel E-Mail: jim.gosier@byrnedairy.com Address: 2394 US Route 11 City/PO: State: Zip Code: Lafayette NY 13084 Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone: E-Mail: Address: City/PO: State: Zip Code: Page 1 of 13 Page44 B. Government Approvals B. Government Approvals, Funding, or Sponsorship. (“Funding” includes grants, loans, tax relief, and any other forms of financial assistance.) Government Entity If Yes: Identify Agency and Approval(s) Application Date Required (Actual or projected) a. City Council, Town Board, 9 Yes ✔ 9 No or Village Board of Trustees b. City, Town or Village 9 Yes 9 No ✔ Dewitt Planning Board: Site Plan Approval 6/14/21 Planning Board or Commission c. City Council, Town or 9 Yes ✔ 9 No Village Zoning Board of Appeals d. Other local agencies 9 Yes 9 No ✔ OCIDA Pending e. County agencies 9 Yes 9 No ✔ SOCPA Referral Pending f. Regional agencies 9 Yes ✔ 9 No g. State agencies 9 Yes ✔ 9 No h. Federal agencies 9 Yes ✔ 9 No i. Coastal Resources. i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area, or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No C. Planning and Zoning C.1. Planning and zoning actions. Will administrative or legislative adoption, or amendment of a plan, local law, ordinance, rule or regulation be the 9 Yes 9 No ✔ only approval(s) which must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed? • If Yes, complete sections C, F and G. • If No, proceed to question C.2 and complete all remaining sections and questions in Part 1 C.2. Adopted land use plans. a. Do any municipally- adopted (city, town, village or county) comprehensive land use plan(s) include the site ✔ 9 Yes 9 No where the proposed action would be located? If Yes, does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action 9 Yes 9 No ✔ would be located? b. Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district (for example: Greenway 9 Yes ✔ 9 No Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA); designated State or Federal heritage area; watershed management plan; or other?) If Yes, identify the plan(s): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan, 9 Yes ✔ 9 No or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan? If Yes, identify the plan(s): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 13 Page45 C.3. Zoning a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance. 9 Yes 9 No ✔ If Yes, what is the zoning classification(s) including any applicable overlay district? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hi-Tech District _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? ✔ 9 Yes 9 No c. Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If Yes, i. What is the proposed new zoning for the site? ___________________________________________________________________ C.4. Existing community services. a. In what school district is the project site located? East ________________________________________________________________ Syracuse-Minoa b. What police or other public protection forces serve the project site? Town_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ of Dewitt PD, Onondaga County Sheriff, NYS Police c. Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Town of Dewitt FD d. What parks serve the project site? N/A__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ D. Project Details D.1. Proposed and Potential Development a. What is the general nature of the proposed action (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial, recreational; if mixed, include all components)? Commercial/Industrial _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? _____________ 20.23 acres b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? _____________ 1.3 acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? _____________ 24.15 acres c. Is the proposed action an expansion of an existing project or use? 9 Yes 9 No ✔ i. If Yes, what is the approximate percentage of the proposed expansion and identify the units (e.g., acres, miles, housing units, square feet)? % ____________________ 6,500 Sq. Ft. Units: ____________________ d. Is the proposed action a subdivision, or does it include a subdivision? 9 Yes 9 ✔ No If Yes, i. Purpose or type of subdivision? (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial; if mixed, specify types) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Is a cluster/conservation layout proposed? 9 Yes 9 No iii. Number of lots proposed? ________ iv. Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum __________ Maximum __________ e. Will proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No i. If No, anticipated period of construction: _____ months ii. If Yes: • Total number of phases anticipated _____ • Anticipated commencement date of phase 1 (including demolition) _____ month _____ year • Anticipated completion date of final phase _____ month _____year • Generally describe connections or relationships among phases, including any contingencies where progress of one phase may determine timing or duration of future phases: _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Current wastewater treatment system is approaching its functional capacity. Enhanced wastewater treatment system is needed to permit future growth. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 3 of 13 Page46 f. Does the project include new residential uses? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If Yes, show numbers of units proposed. One Family Two Family Three Family Multiple Family (four or more) Initial Phase ___________ ___________ ____________ ________________________ At completion of all phases ___________ ___________ ____________ ________________________ g. Does the proposed action include new non-residential construction (including expansions)? 9 Yes 9 No ✔ If Yes, i. Total number of structures ___________ 1 ii. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure: ________height; 35 ft ________width; 65 and _______ 100 ft length iii. Approximate extent of building space to be heated or cooled: ______________________ 6,500 square feet h. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that will result in the impoundment of any 9 Yes ✔ 9 No liquids, such as creation of a water supply, reservoir, pond, lake, waste lagoon or other storage? If Yes, i. Purpose of the impoundment: ________________________________________________________________________________ ii. If a water impoundment, the principal source of the water: 9 Ground water 9 Surface water streams 9 Other specify: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. If other than water, identify the type of impounded/contained liquids and their source. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iv. Approximate size of the proposed impoundment. Volume: ____________ million gallons; surface area: ____________ acres v. Dimensions of the proposed dam or impounding structure: ________ height; _______ length vi. Construction method/materials for the proposed dam or impounding structure (e.g., earth fill, rock, wood, concrete): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ D.2. Project Operations a. Does the proposed action include any excavation, mining, or dredging, during construction, operations, or both? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No (Not including general site preparation, grading or installation of utilities or foundations where all excavated materials will remain onsite) If Yes: i .What is the purpose of the excavation or dredging? _______________________________________________________________ ii. How much material (including rock, earth, sediments, etc.) is proposed to be removed from the site? • Volume (specify tons or cubic yards): ____________________________________________ • Over what duration of time? ____________________________________________________ iii. Describe nature and characteristics of materials to be excavated or dredged, and plans to use, manage or dispose of them. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iv. Will there be onsite dewatering or processing of excavated materials? 9 Yes 9 No If yes, describe. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ v. What is the total area to be dredged or excavated? _____________________________________acres vi. What is the maximum area to be worked at any one time? _______________________________ acres vii. What would be the maximum depth of excavation or dredging? __________________________ feet viii. Will the excavation require blasting? 9 Yes 9 No ix. Summarize site reclamation goals and plan: _____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b. Would the proposed action cause or result in alteration of, increase or decrease in size of, or encroachment 9 Yes ✔9 No into any existing wetland, waterbody, shoreline, beach or adjacent area? If Yes: i. Identify the wetland or waterbody which would be affected (by name, water index number, wetland map number or geographic description): ______________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 of 13 Page47 ii. Describe how the proposed action would affect that waterbody or wetland, e.g. excavation, fill, placement of structures, or alteration of channels, banks and shorelines. Indicate extent of activities, alterations and additions in square feet or acres: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Will proposed action cause or result in disturbance to bottom sediments? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes, describe: __________________________________________________________________________________________ iv. Will proposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes: • acres of aquatic vegetation proposed to be removed: ___________________________________________________________ • expected acreage of aquatic vegetation remaining after project completion:________________________________________ • purpose of proposed removal (e.g. beach clearing, invasive species control, boat access): ____________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ • proposed method of plant removal: ________________________________________________________________________ • if chemical/herbicide treatment will be used, specify product(s): _________________________________________________ v. Describe any proposed reclamation/mitigation following disturbance: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ c. Will the proposed action use, or create a new demand for water? ✔9 Yes 9 No If Yes: i. Total anticipated water usage/demand per day: __________________________ 30,000 gallons/day ii. Will the proposed action obtain water from an existing public water supply? ✔9 Yes 9 No If Yes: • Name of district or service area: Town _________________________________________________________________________ of Dewitt • Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal? ✔9 Yes 9 No • Is the project site in the existing district? ✔9 Yes 9 No • Is expansion of the district needed? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No • Do existing lines serve the project site? ✔9 Yes 9 No iii. Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to supply the project? 9 Yes 9 ✔ No If Yes: • Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: ________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ • Source(s) of supply for the district: ________________________________________________________________________ iv. Is a new water supply district or service area proposed to be formed to serve the project site? 9 Yes 9 No If, Yes: • Applicant/sponsor for new district: ________________________________________________________________________ • Date application submitted or anticipated: __________________________________________________________________ • Proposed source(s) of supply for new district: _______________________________________________________________ v. If a public water supply will not be used, describe plans to provide water supply for the project: ___________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ vi. If water supply will be from wells (public or private), maximum pumping capacity: _______ gallons/minute. d. Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? ✔9 Yes 9 No If Yes: i. Total anticipated liquid waste generation per day: _______________ 30,000 gallons/day ii. Nature of liquid wastes to be generated (e.g., sanitary wastewater, industrial; if combination, describe all components and approximate volumes or proportions of each): __________________________________________________________________ Treated_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ wastewater _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Will the proposed action use any existing public wastewater treatment facilities? ✔9 Yes 9 No If Yes: • Onondaga County Metro Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used: _____________________________________________________________ • Name of district: ______________________________________________________________________________________ • Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project? ✔9 Yes 9 No • Is the project site in the existing district? ✔9 Yes 9 No • Is expansion of the district needed? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No Page 5 of 13 Page48 • Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? 9 Yes 9 No ✔ • Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project? 9 Yes 9 No ✔ If Yes: • Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project: ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Onondaga County is in the process of installing a new force main. When completed, the new sewer line will adequately handle applicant's increase in wastewater.____________________________________________________________________________________________________ iv. Will a new wastewater (sewage) treatment district be formed to serve the project site? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If Yes: • Applicant/sponsor for new district: ____________________________________________________________________ • Date application submitted or anticipated: _______________________________________________________________ • What is the receiving water for the wastewater discharge? __________________________________________________ v. If public facilities will not be used, describe plans to provide wastewater treatment for the project, including specifying proposed receiving water (name and classification if surface discharge, or describe subsurface disposal plans): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ vi. Describe any plans or designs to capture, recycle or reuse liquid waste: _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ e. Will the proposed action disturb more than one acre and create stormwater runoff, either from new point 9 Yes 9 No ✔ sources (i.e. ditches, pipes, swales, curbs, gutters or other concentrated flows of stormwater) or non-point source (i.e. sheet flow) during construction or post construction? If Yes: i. How much impervious surface will the project create in relation to total size of project parcel? 6,500 Square feet or _____ acres (impervious surface) _____ _____ Square feet or _____ 20.23 acres (parcel size) ii. Describe types of new point sources. __________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Where will the stormwater runoff be directed (i.e. on-site stormwater management facility/structures, adjacent properties, groundwater, on-site surface water or off-site surface waters)? On-site________________________________________________________________________________________________________ stormwater management facilities ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • If to surface waters, identify receiving water bodies or wetlands: ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ • Will stormwater runoff flow to adjacent properties? 9 Yes ✔9 No iv. Does proposed plan minimize impervious surfaces, use pervious materials or collect and re-use stormwater? 9 Yes ✔9 No f. Does the proposed action include, or will it use on-site, one or more sources of air emissions, including fuel 9 Yes 9 No ✔ combustion, waste incineration, or other processes or operations? If Yes, identify: i. Mobile sources during project operations (e.g., heavy equipment, fleet or delivery vehicles) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Delivery vehicles ii. Stationary sources during construction (e.g., power generation, structural heating, batch plant, crushers) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Stationary sources during operations (e.g., process emissions, large boilers, electric generation) process________________________________________________________________________________________________________ and boiler emissions g. Will any air emission sources named in D.2.f (above), require a NY State Air Registration, Air Facility Permit, 9 Yes ✔ 9 No or Federal Clean Air Act Title IV or Title V Permit? If Yes: i. Is the project site located in an Air quality non-attainment area? (Area routinely or periodically fails to meet 9 Yes ✔ 9 No ambient air quality standards for all or some parts of the year) ii. In addition to emissions as calculated in the application, the project will generate: • ___________Tons/year (short tons) of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) • ___________Tons/year (short tons) of Nitrous Oxide (N2O) • ___________Tons/year (short tons) of Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) • ___________Tons/year (short tons) of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) • ___________Tons/year (short tons) of Carbon Dioxide equivalent of Hydroflourocarbons (HFCs) • ___________Tons/year (short tons) of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) Page 6 of 13 Page49 h. Will the proposed action generate or emit methane (including, but not limited to, sewage treatment plants, 9 Yes ✔9 No landfills, composting facilities)? If Yes: i. Estimate methane generation in tons/year (metric): ________________________________________________________________ ii. Describe any methane capture, control or elimination measures included in project design (e.g., combustion to generate heat or electricity, flaring): ________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ i. Will the proposed action result in the release of air pollutants from open-air operations or processes, such as 9 Yes ✔ 9 No quarry or landfill operations? If Yes: Describe operations and nature of emissions (e.g., diesel exhaust, rock particulates/dust): _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ j. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels or generate substantial 9 Yes ✔ 9 No new demand for transportation facilities or services? If Yes: i. When is the peak traffic expected (Check all that apply): † Morning † Evening †Weekend † Randomly between hours of __________ to ________. ii. For commercial activities only, projected number of semi-trailer truck trips/day: _______________________ iii. Parking spaces: Existing _____________ Proposed ___________ Net increase/decrease _____________ iv. Does the proposed action include any shared use parking? 9 Yes 9 No v. If the proposed action includes any modification of existing roads, creation of new roads or change in existing access, describe: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ vi. Are public/private transportation service(s) or facilities available within ½ mile of the proposed site? 9 Yes 9 No vii Will the proposed action include access to public transportation or accommodations for use of hybrid, electric 9 Yes 9 No or other alternative fueled vehicles? viii. Will the proposed action include plans for pedestrian or bicycle accommodations for connections to existing 9 Yes 9 No pedestrian or bicycle routes? k. Will the proposed action (for commercial or industrial projects only) generate new or additional demand 9 Yes 9 No ✔ for energy? If Yes: i. Estimate annual electricity demand during operation of the proposed action: ____________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Anticipated sources/suppliers of electricity for the project (e.g., on-site combustion, on-site renewable, via grid/local utility, or other): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ via local grid and on-site substation iii. Will the proposed action require a new, or an upgrade to, an existing substation? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No l. Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply. i. During Construction: ii. During Operations: • Monday - Friday: _________________________ 24 hours • Monday - Friday: ____________________________ 24 hours • Saturday: ________________________________ 24 hours • Saturday: ___________________________________ 24 hours • Sunday: _________________________________ 24 hours • 24 hours Sunday: ____________________________________ • Holidays: ________________________________ 24 hours • 24 hours Holidays: ___________________________________ Page 7 of 13 Page50 m. Will the proposed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction, 9 Yes ✔ 9 No operation, or both? If yes: i. Provide details including sources, time of day and duration: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No Describe: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ n.. Will the proposed action have outdoor lighting? 9 Yes 9 No ✔ If yes: i. Describe source(s), location(s), height of fixture(s), direction/aim, and proximity to nearest occupied structures: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ dark sky compliant lighting in travelways and parking areas as well as on outside of building, all in accordance with Town of Dewitt requirements _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a light barrier or screen? 9 Yes ✔9 No Describe: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ o. Does the proposed action have the potential to produce odors for more than one hour per day? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If Yes, describe possible sources, potential frequency and duration of odor emissions, and proximity to nearest occupied structures: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ p. Will the proposed action include any bulk storage of petroleum (combined capacity of over 1,100 gallons) 9 Yes ✔ 9 No or chemical products 185 gallons in above ground storage or any amount in underground storage? If Yes: i. Product(s) to be stored ______________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Volume(s) ______ per unit time ___________ (e.g., month, year) iii. Generally describe proposed storage facilities: ___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ q. Will the proposed action (commercial, industrial and recreational projects only) use pesticides (i.e., herbicides, 9 Yes ✔ 9 No insecticides) during construction or operation? If Yes: i. Describe proposed treatment(s): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Will the proposed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices? 9 Yes 9 No r. Will the proposed action (commercial or industrial projects only) involve or require the management or disposal ✔ 9 Yes 9 No of solid waste (excluding hazardous materials)? If Yes: i. Describe any solid waste(s) to be generated during construction or operation of the facility: • Construction: ____________________ tons per ________________ (unit of time) • Operation : ____________________ 15-20 tons per ________________ month (unit of time) ii. Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of materials to avoid disposal as solid waste: • Construction: ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ • Operation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ milk sludge is disposed of at bio-digesters or land spread ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Proposed disposal methods/facilities for solid waste generated on-site: • Construction: ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ • Operation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ delivery to bio-digesters or land spread ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 8 of 13 Page51 s. Does the proposed action include construction or modification of a solid waste management facility? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If Yes: i. Type of management or handling of waste proposed for the site (e.g., recycling or transfer station, composting, landfill, or other disposal activities): ___________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Anticipated rate of disposal/processing: • ________ Tons/month, if transfer or other non-combustion/thermal treatment, or • ________ Tons/hour, if combustion or thermal treatment iii. If landfill, anticipated site life: ________________________________ years t. Will proposed action at the site involve the commercial generation, treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous 9 Yes ✔ 9 No waste? If Yes: i. Name(s) of all hazardous wastes or constituents to be generated, handled or managed at facility: ___________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Generally describe processes or activities involving hazardous wastes or constituents: ___________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Specify amount to be handled or generated _____ tons/month iv. Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of hazardous constituents: ____________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ v. Will any hazardous wastes be disposed at an existing offsite hazardous waste facility? 9 Yes 9 No If Yes: provide name and location of facility: _______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If No: describe proposed management of any hazardous wastes which will not be sent to a hazardous waste facility: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E. Site and Setting of Proposed Action E.1. Land uses on and surrounding the project site a. Existing land uses. i. Check all uses that occur on, adjoining and near the project site. 9 Urban 9 Industrial ✔ 9 Commercial ✔ 9 Residential (suburban) 9 Rural (non-farm) 9 Forest 9 Agriculture 9 Aquatic 9 Other (specify): ____________________________________ ii. If mix of uses, generally describe: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Project site completely surrounded by commercial uses or highways, with the exception of one (1) single family residence. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b. Land uses and covertypes on the project site. Land use or Current Acreage After Change Covertype Acreage Project Completion (Acres +/-) • Roads, buildings, and other paved or impervious surfaces 7.0 7.2 0.2 • Forested • Meadows, grasslands or brushlands (non- agricultural, including abandoned agricultural) • Agricultural 0 0 0 (includes active orchards, field, greenhouse etc.) • Surface water features 0 0 0 (lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, etc.) • Wetlands (freshwater or tidal) 0 0 0 • Non-vegetated (bare rock, earth or fill) 0 0 0 • Other Describe: _______________________________ ________________________________________ Page 9 of 13 Page52 c. Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation? 9 Yes 9 ✔ No i. If Yes: explain: __________________________________________________________________________________________ d. Are there any facilities serving children, the elderly, people with disabilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, licensed 9 Yes 9 No ✔ day care centers, or group homes) within 1500 feet of the project site? If Yes, i. Identify Facilities: Bishop________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ludden High School ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ e. Does the project site contain an existing dam? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If Yes: i. Dimensions of the dam and impoundment: • Dam height: _________________________________ feet • Dam length: _________________________________ feet • Surface area: _________________________________ acres • Volume impounded: _______________________________ gallons OR acre-feet ii. Dam=s existing hazard classification: _________________________________________________________________________ iii. Provide date and summarize results of last inspection: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ f. Has the project site ever been used as a municipal, commercial or industrial solid waste management facility, 9 Yes ✔ 9 No or does the project site adjoin property which is now, or was at one time, used as a solid waste management facility? If Yes: i. Has the facility been formally closed? 9 Yes 9 No • If yes, cite sources/documentation: _______________________________________________________________________ ii. Describe the location of the project site relative to the boundaries of the solid waste management facility: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Describe any development constraints due to the prior solid waste activities: __________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ g. Have hazardous wastes been generated, treated and/or disposed of at the site, or does the project site adjoin 9 Yes ✔ 9 No property which is now or was at one time used to commercially treat, store and/or dispose of hazardous waste? If Yes: i. Describe waste(s) handled and waste management activities, including approximate time when activities occurred: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ h. Potential contamination history. Has there been a reported spill at the proposed project site, or have any ✔ 9 Yes 9 No remedial actions been conducted at or adjacent to the proposed site? If Yes: i. Is any portion of the site listed on the NYSDEC Spills Incidents database or Environmental Site ✔ 9 Yes 9 No Remediation database? Check all that apply: ✔9 Yes – Spills Incidents database 1303522/1605981 Provide DEC ID number(s): ________________________________ 9 Yes – Environmental Site Remediation database Provide DEC ID number(s): ________________________________ 9 Neither database ii. If site has been subject of RCRA corrective activities, describe control measures:_______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Is the project within 2000 feet of any site in the NYSDEC Environmental Site Remediation database? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If yes, provide DEC ID number(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ iv. If yes to (i), (ii) or (iii) above, describe current status of site(s): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 10 of 13 Page53 v. Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No • If yes, DEC site ID number: ____________________________________________________________________________ • Describe the type of institutional control (e.g., deed restriction or easement): ____________________________________ • Describe any use limitations: ___________________________________________________________________________ • Describe any engineering controls: _______________________________________________________________________ • Will the project affect the institutional or engineering controls in place? 9 Yes 9 No • Explain: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ E.2. Natural Resources On or Near Project Site a. What is the average depth to bedrock on the project site? ________________ 3.5 - 20 feet b. Are there bedrock outcroppings on the project site? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If Yes, what proportion of the site is comprised of bedrock outcroppings? __________________% c. Predominant soil type(s) present on project site: ___________________________ Lockport/Brockport Silty Loam 46.3 __________% ___________________________ Lairdsville Silty Loam 21.3 __________% ____________________________ Howard Gravelly Fine Silt Loam 20.6 __________% d. What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: _________ 3.3 - 9 feet 9 Well Drained: e. Drainage status of project site soils: ✔ _____% 100 of site 9 Moderately Well Drained: _____% of site 9 Poorly Drained _____% of site 9 0-10%: f. Approximate proportion of proposed action site with slopes: ✔ _____% 100 of site 9 10-15%: _____% of site 9 15% or greater: _____% of site g. Are there any unique geologic features on the project site? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If Yes, describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ h. Surface water features. i. Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies (including streams, rivers, 9 Yes ✔ 9 No ponds or lakes)? ii. Do any wetlands or other waterbodies adjoin the project site? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If Yes to either i or ii, continue. If No, skip to E.2.i. iii. Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies within or adjoining the project site regulated by any federal, 9 Yes ✔ 9 No state or local agency? iv. For each identified regulated wetland and waterbody on the project site, provide the following information: • Streams: Name ____________________________________________ Classification _______________________ • Lakes or Ponds: Name ____________________________________________ Classification _______________________ • Wetlands: Name ____________________________________________ Approximate Size ___________________ • Wetland No. (if regulated by DEC) _____________________________ v. Are any of the above water bodies listed in the most recent compilation of NYS water quality-impaired ✔ No 9 Yes 9 waterbodies? If yes, name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired: _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ i. Is the project site in a designated Floodway? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No j. Is the project site in the 100 year Floodplain? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No k. Is the project site in the 500 year Floodplain? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No l. Is the project site located over, or immediately adjoining, a primary, principal or sole source aquifer? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If Yes: i. Name of aquifer: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 11 of 13 Page54 m. Identify the predominant wildlife species that occupy or use the project site: ______________________________ ______________________________ _______________________________ None ______________________________ ______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________________ n. Does the project site contain a designated significant natural community? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If Yes: i. Describe the habitat/community (composition, function, and basis for designation): _____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Source(s) of description or evaluation: ________________________________________________________________________ iii. Extent of community/habitat: • Currently: ______________________ acres • Following completion of project as proposed: _____________________ acres • Gain or loss (indicate + or -): ______________________ acres o. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by the federal government or NYS as 9 Yes ✔ 9 No endangered or threatened, or does it contain any areas identified as habitat for an endangered or threatened species? p. Does the project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by NYS as rare, or as a species of 9 Yes ✔ 9 No special concern? q. Is the project site or adjoining area currently used for hunting, trapping, fishing or shell fishing? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If yes, give a brief description of how the proposed action may affect that use: ___________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E.3. Designated Public Resources On or Near Project Site a. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in a designated agricultural district certified pursuant to 9 Yes ✔ 9 No Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 304? If Yes, provide county plus district name/number: _________________________________________________________________ b. Are agricultural lands consisting of highly productive soils present? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No i. If Yes: acreage(s) on project site? ___________________________________________________________________________ ii. Source(s) of soil rating(s): _________________________________________________________________________________ c. Does the project site contain all or part of, or is it substantially contiguous to, a registered National 9 Yes ✔ 9 No Natural Landmark? If Yes: i. Nature of the natural landmark: 9 Biological Community 9 Geological Feature ii. Provide brief description of landmark, including values behind designation and approximate size/extent: ___________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ d. Is the project site located in or does it adjoin a state listed Critical Environmental Area? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If Yes: i. CEA name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Basis for designation: _____________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Designating agency and date: ______________________________________________________________________________ Page 12 of 13 Page55 e. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district 9 Yes ✔ 9 No which is listed on, or has been nominated by the NYS Board of Historic Preservation for inclusion on, the State or National Register of Historic Places? If Yes: i. Nature of historic/archaeological resource: 9 Archaeological Site 9 Historic Building or District ii. Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Brief description of attributes on which listing is based: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ f. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for 9 Yes ✔ 9 No archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? g. Have additional archaeological or historic site(s) or resources been identified on the project site? 9 Yes ✔ 9 No If Yes: i. Describe possible resource(s): _______________________________________________________________________________ ii. Basis for identification: ___________________________________________________________________________________ h. Is the project site within fives miles of any officially designated and publicly accessible federal, state, or local 9 Yes ✔9 No scenic or aesthetic resource? If Yes: i. Identify resource: _________________________________________________________________________________________ ii. Nature of, or basis for, designation (e.g., established highway overlook, state or local park, state historic trail or scenic byway, etc.): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ iii. Distance between project and resource: _____________________ miles. i. Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers 9 Yes ✔ 9 No Program 6 NYCRR 666? If Yes: i. Identify the name of the river and its designation: ________________________________________________________________ ii. Is the activity consistent with development restrictions contained in 6NYCRR Part 666? 9 Yes 9 No F. Additional Information Attach any additional information which may be needed to clarify your project. If you have identified any adverse impacts which could be associated with your proposal, please describe those impacts plus any measures which you propose to avoid or minimize them. G. Verification I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant/Sponsor Name ___________________________________ Ultra Dairy, LLC Date_______________________________________ June 14, 2021 Signature________________________________________________ Title_______________________________________ General Counsel PRINT FORM Page 13 of 13 Page56 NEW YORK STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQRA) FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT WHITE PINE COMMERCE PARK 5171 Route 31 Town of Clay, NY 13041 Lead Agency: Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency https://www.ongoved.com Robert M. Petrovich, Executive Director 333 W. Washington Street, Suite 130 Syracuse, New York 13202 315-435-3770 (Fax) 315-435-3669 Prepared by: JMT of New York, Inc 19 British American Boulevard Latham, NY 12110 518-782-0882 July 2021 Acceptance by the Lead Agency: July 13,2021 Page57 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1.0 Executive Summary………………………………………………………………. 1 1.1 Project Location and Description……………………………………….. 1 1.2 Project Overview and History………………………………………........ 1 1.3 Project Purpose and Need……..………………………………………… 2 1.4 Proposed Development………..………………………………………… 2 1.5 Project Alternatives…….……..………………………………………… 2 1.6 Supplemental Environmental Review…………………………………… 4 2.0 Introduction and Project Description…………………………………………. 5 2.1 Project Description..…………………………………………………….. 5 2.2 Project Overview and History………………………………………........ 5 2.3 Project Purpose and Need……..………………………………………… 6 2.4 Project Location and Setting…..………………………………………… 7 2.5 Proposed Development………..………………………………………… 8 3.0 Permitting and SEQRA Process ..………………………................................. 10 3.1 State Environmental Quality Review Act………………………………… 10 3.2 Chronology of Previous Environmental Reviews…...…………………… 11 3.3 Chronology of Current SEQRA Process………………….……………… 12 3.4 Draft GEIS Preparation………..…..…………………………………….. 13 3.5 Public Comment and Review…………………………….……………… 13 3.6 FSGEIS and Findings Statement,.…..…………………………………….. 14 4.0 Future Actions………..………………………………………………………........ 15 5.0 Revisions And Corrections To The Draft SGEIS.……………………………. 17 5.1 Community Character…………………………………………………… 17 5.2 Transportation …………………………………………………………… 19 5.3 Recreation……………………..…………………………………………. 19 6.0 Substantive Public Comment and Lead Agency Responses.…………….. 20 6.1 Agency Comments Summary…………………………………………… 20 6.2 Public Comments…………...…………………………………………… 22 List of Figures Figure 1.1: Project Location…………………………………………… 1 Figure 2.1: Project Location (Repeated) .……………………………… 7 Figure 2.2: Prime Developable Area…………………………………… 9 Figure 5.1: PEJA Map Results.………………………………………… 17 Figure 5.2: EJSCREEN Map...………………………………………… 18 FGEIS Appendices Appendix A: SEQRA Documentation Appendix B: May 24, 2021 Public Hearing Transcript Appendix C: Correspondence and Comments Received Table of Contents Page58 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 1.1 Project Location and Description The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (“OCIDA”) proposes to expand its modern industrial park at the White Pine Commerce Park (“Park”), formerly known as the Clay Business Park. The Park is located northeast of the intersection of NYS Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road in the Town of Clay, Onondaga County, New York. The Park is approximately 7 miles north of the City of Syracuse. The Park was created to be capable of supporting a mix of industrial and/or commercial uses with related office Figure 1.1 Project Location space, advanced state-of-the-art research, large- or small-scale manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, data management, material processing and distribution facilities in a campus-like setting. OCIDA has devoted substantial time and effort into developing the Park, with a particular focus on development that will bring high-tech facilities and high paying jobs to Onondaga County. More recently OCIDA has focused its efforts on the semiconductor industry. These efforts have been unsuccessful to date as it has become apparent that a larger geographic footprint is necessary in order to support this type of industry and associated investment required by the tenants. OCIDA, as Project Sponsor, proposes to expand the Park to approximately 1,250± acres (the “Project” or “Action”). OCIDA currently owns approximately 648± acres, has another 282± acres under contract, and would acquire approximately 320± additional acres. The acreage to be acquired are parcels contiguous to the current Park, and are generally located along Route 31, and along the east and west sides of Burnet Road. OCIDA would acquire the additional parcels through purchase agreements with existing landowners or, if necessary, pursuant to the Eminent Domain Procedure Law (“EDPL”), to avoid fragmented parcels that would hinder future development. 1.2 Project Overview and History This Final Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (“Final SGEIS”) is a supplement to the 2013 Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement that was completed (“2013 FGEIS”) and OCIDA’s issuance of a Findings Statement that concluded that development of the then existing 340±- acre Park avoided or minimized adverse environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable, and incorporated mitigation measures that were considered practicable. Page 1 Page59 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 1.3 Project Purpose and Need The Project purpose is to expand the Park to enable OCIDA to market the Park to a larger, more diverse mix of potential industrial and commercial developers by making the Project site more attractive to a broader scope of industries, particularly the semiconductor industry, bringing high tech and high paying jobs to Onondaga County. This Final SGEIS, which incorporates by reference the Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (“Draft SGEIS”), identifies, evaluates, and addresses various impact thresholds, permit criteria, and mitigation measures anticipated for the expanded Park, including those attributes associated with large-scale semiconductor industrial development. By addressing these issues in a generic EIS format, the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) process defines a set of threshold conditions or criteria under which potential future actions and development will be undertaken or approved, including any subsequent SEQRA compliance requirements. 1.4 Proposed Development The 2013 FGEIS detailed a preferred development scenario, which anticipated a full build-out of approximately 2.0 to 2.5 million square feet of industrial development and assumed that the Project would be developed in several phases. Given the lack of any specific tenant and uncertain timing for development of future phases, this Final SGEIS considers the potential impacts associated with the development of the Park, including the expanded area, while providing for further evaluation, as necessary, when a conceptual plan for a specific development is available. The development evaluated in this Final SGEIS contemplates OCIDA’s focus on developing the Park with a tenant or tenants in the semiconductor industry. This may translate into a buildout encompassing approximately 4.0 million square feet of industrial development at the Park. This would equate to approximately 400 acres of surface disturbance (temporary and permanent) within the Park developed in a campus like setting that would be sited to avoid regulated wetland areas and would limit the height of structures to no more than 160 feet. This anticipated development is expected to bring approximately 4,000 jobs covering three shifts that operate 24/7 year-round. 1.5 Project Alternatives As part of its prior environmental review of the Park, which culminated in the 2013 FGEIS and 2013 Findings Statement, OCIDA considered a number of alternatives, including a no action alternative, alternative sites, alternative uses and technologies, alternative scale, timing and magnitude of development, and alternative site design and layout. See 2012 Draft GEIS, Section 2.0. This analysis, including the lack of other viable locations within the County to accommodate the intended scale of the Park, and OCIDA’s already substantial investment in the Park, confirm that the proposed Project, namely, the expansion of the Park to approximately 1,250± acres, is the preferred alternative. Beginning in 1991, OCIDA considered several locations for the development of an Industrial Park, including conducting a Feasibility Study at that time. Then, as part of OCIDA’s prior environmental Page 2 Page60 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 review of the Park, OCIDA again considered alternatives, specifically alternative locations. Ultimately, it was concluded in 2013 that the Park was the preferred location. OCIDA adopted the 2013 FGEIS and issued a Findings Statement which concluded, among other things, that the Park was the preferred location for the project. As a result, the Park was created to be capable of supporting a mix of industrial and/or small commercial uses with related office space, advanced state-of- the-art research, large- or small-scale manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, data management, material processing and distribution facilities in a campus like setting. This background served the basis for the alternatives analysis in the Draft SGEIS and this Final SGEIS. In the Draft SGEIS, OCIDA revisited its prior alternatives analysis and evaluated the following alternatives: no action (Alternative 1); considering the Park as it was originally proposed in the 2013 FGEIS (Alternative 2); utilizing a smaller expanded area – less than the approximately 1,250± acres (Alternative 3); and considering a different location to site the Park (Alternative 4). Based on this analysis, the proposed Project was deemed preferred. More specifically, expansion of the existing Park was deemed preferred over restarting a new park at an alternative location. First and foremost, the Park already exists and represents a substantial footprint of prime developable land that is appropriately zoned for industrial development. To start anew would effectively render the existing Park unusable as OCIDA’s long-standing efforts to develop the Park as intended in 2013 have proved unsuccessful. Further, after looking at alternative sites for the last 20 years, OCIDA has determined that there are no other viable locations in Onondaga County that meet the stated purpose of the Project, which is to bring high-tech facilities and high paying jobs to Onondaga County in furtherance of OCIDA’s mission. The expanded Park can accommodate large-scale industrial tenants that cannot easily locate elsewhere in Onondaga County due to their size and space requirements and need for suitable infrastructure. To OCIDA’s knowledge, there are no other sites in Onondaga County to accommodate a developer from the semiconductor industry that contain sufficient land acreage and proximate to the necessary electric, gas, water and wastewater infrastructure. Key aspects of the Park include the following: • National Grid’s Clay Substation is located adjacent to the Park on the west side of Caughdenoy Road. This existing substation is a major hub for high-voltage bulk power transmission and the estimated Project demand of 500 MVA is within the levels that National Grid has indicated can be provided. • The Oak Orchard Wastewater Treatment Plant is located approximately 2.5 miles west of the Park and can accommodate the estimated sanitary sewer discharges from potential development of the expanded Park. • The Park is bisected by a 54-inch water main Onondaga County Water Authority (“OCWA”) has indicated that there is sufficient public water service to meet the expanded Park’s estimated water demand. • NYS Route 31, which is a principal arterial west of Interstate-81, is located adjacent to the Park. This provides a crucial transportation network to service prospective tenants. Page 3 Page61 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 • An existing CSX rail line crosses the northwestern corner of the Park generally in a northeast/southwest direction. 1.6 Supplemental Environmental Review OCIDA prepared a Full Environmental Assessment Form (“FEAF”) for the Project to supplement its prior SEQRA review of the Park. On December 8, 2020, based on an examination of the FEAF, the criteria contained in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and its knowledge of the area surrounding the Project site, OCIDA adopted a resolution classifying the Project as a Type I action, declared its intent to act as lead agency for the purpose of conducting a coordinated environmental review, determined that the Project has the potential to result in at least one significant adverse impact, and issued a positive declaration for the Project. Additionally, OCIDA determined that the Project represents a significant change from the Park’s current footprint and that there exists other changes in circumstances from those previously evaluated in the 2013 FGEIS. As a result, OCIDA concluded that the preparation of a Supplemental GEIS (“SGEIS”) is necessary to adequately identify and evaluate potential significant adverse impacts associated with the Project that are not addressed or are inadequately addressed in the 2013 FGEIS. To that end, OCIDA adopted and issued a Notice of Intent to Serve as Lead Agency and Prepare a Draft SGEIS (“Notice of Intent”) for the Project, which was subsequently filed and distributed in accordance with SEQRA. OCIDA received concurrence from the Onondaga County Water Authority (“OCWA”) and from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) for OCIDA to act as the Lead Agency. All other identified Involved Agencies did not object to OCIDA’s lead agency declaration. OCIDA then caused the Draft SGEIS to be prepared in accordance with 6 NYCRR 617.9, as applicable to a supplemental assessment. On May 6, 2021, OCIDA adopted the Draft SGEIS as complete for the purposes of commencement of public review and set a June 11, 2021 deadline for the receipt of public comments. On that same day, OCIDA adopted a Public Hearing Resolution which provided notice that a public hearing concerning the Draft SGEIS would be held virtually on May 24, 2021 at 6:00pm in accordance with the modifications to Article 7 of the Public Officers Law (the “Open Meetings Law”) as modified by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1. In total, there were 74 comments received from the general public on the Draft SGEIS, some of which were duplicates, for a total of 64 commenters, some in support of the Project and others opposed, which includes three comments from local elected officials. In addition, comments were received from two state agencies. This Final SGEIS has been prepared by OCIDA and addresses the potential impacts of the expansion of the existing Park on environmental resources, including land use and zoning; community character; transportation; utilities and community services; topography, geology and soils; water resources including floodplains and wetlands; air resources; ecological resources including endangered and threatened species; cultural and archeological resources; visual character and noise. Consistent with SEQRA, this Final SGEIS will be followed by a SEQRA Findings Statement from OCIDA. This Final SGEIS responds to all substantive comments received on the Draft SGEIS. Page 4 Page62 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 2.1 Project Description The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (“OCIDA”) proposes to expand its existing White Pine Commerce Park (“Park”), formerly known as the Clay Business Park. The Park is located northeast of the intersection of NYS Route 31 and CR 49 (Caughdenoy Road) in the Town of Clay, Onondaga County, New York. It was created to be capable of supporting a mix of industrial and/or commercial uses with related office space, advanced state-of-the-art research, large- or small-scale manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, data management, material processing and distribution facilities in a campus-like setting. OCIDA has devoted substantial time and effort into determining the highest and best use of the Park, with a particular focus on site attributes that will bring high-tech facilities and high paying jobs to Onondaga County. More recently OCIDA has focused its efforts on the semiconductor industry. These efforts have been unsuccessful to date as it has become apparent that a larger geographic footprint is necessary in order to support this type of industry and the associated investment required by the tenant(s). OCIDA, as Project Sponsor, proposes to expand the Park to approximately 1,250± acres (the “Project” or “Action”). OCIDA currently owns approximately 648± acres, has another 282± acres under contract, and would acquire approximately 320± additional acres. The acreage to be acquired are parcels contiguous to the current Park, and are generally located along Route 31, and along the east and west sides of Burnet Road. OCIDA would acquire the additional parcels through purchase agreements with existing landowners or, if necessary, pursuant to the Eminent Domain Procedure Law (“EDPL”), to avoid fragmented parcels that would hinder future development. 2.2 Project Overview and History In 1991, OCIDA and the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce commissioned an Industrial Park Feasibility Study to identify potential candidate sites for locating industrial businesses in Onondaga County. The feasibility study identified two primary candidate locations for large-scale industrial uses, one in the Town of Lysander north of NYS Route 31 and one in the Town of Clay along NYS Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road. The Lysander site was considered less suitable of the two sites due in part to the presence of substantial wetlands and hydric soil conditions. The Clay site was therefore chosen by OCIDA as the more feasible location for development. OCIDA acquired seven properties that comprised the then-existing approximately 340± acre Park site along Caughdenoy Road. OCIDA then completed an environmental review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) of the Park and any adjoining routes, rights-of-way and areas needed to support the project at that time, including existing and proposed infrastructure and improvements. That review culminated in preparation of a Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement (“2013 FGEIS”) and OCIDA’s issuance of a Findings Statement that concluded that the creation and potential future development of the then existing approximately 340± acre Park avoided or minimized Page 5 Page63 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 adverse environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable, and incorporated mitigation measures that were considered practicable. OCIDA thereafter invested considerable resources in marketing the Park for development. Certain prospective tenants expressed interest in the approximate 340± acre Park over the years but the relatively small size of the current Park was seen as a limiting factor by some. As a result, the Park remains undeveloped. Nevertheless, the Park has many favorable characteristics, including, but not limited to, its proximity to critical utilities and infrastructure, which makes it a very suitable location for large-scale tenants. The Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (“Draft SGEIS”) was been prepared consistent with SEQRA (Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law Part 617 of Title 6 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations). In New York State, most projects of this nature and activities proposed by a state agency or unit of local government, and all discretionary approvals and permits from a state agency or unit of local government, require an environmental impact assessment of a proposed action before such action may be approved, undertaken or funded. SEQRA requires the sponsoring or approving governmental body, in this case OCIDA, acting as SEQRA Lead Agency, to identify, evaluate, and mitigate, to the maximum extent practicable, significant environmental impacts associated with the proposed action. For SEQRA purposes, the term “Project site” used in this document is defined as any location where project facilities and infrastructure will or might be constructed. The Project site includes an expanded Park consisting of approximately 1250± acres and any adjoining routes, rights-of-way and areas needed to support the Project or Project-related mitigation, including existing or proposed infrastructure and improvements. “Off-site” is defined as any portion of the study areas being assessed for potential impacts that are not on or encompassed by the Project site. Because OCIDA previously prepared the 2013 FGEIS for the Park, the Draft SGEIS evaluated the expanded development footprint of the Park and other changes in circumstances that have the potential to result in any new, previously undisclosed, or unevaluated significant adverse impacts. 2.3 Project Purpose and Need The Project purpose is to expand the Park to enable OCIDA to market the Park to a larger, more diverse mix of potential industrial and commercial developers by making the Project site more attractive to a broader scope of industries, particularly the semiconductor industry, and bringing high tech and high paying jobs to Onondaga County. The Draft SGEIS identifies, evaluates and addresses various impact thresholds, permit criteria and mitigation measures anticipated for the expanded Park, including those attributes associated with large- scale semiconductor industrial development. By addressing these issues in a Generic EIS format, the SEQRA process will define a set of threshold conditions or criteria under which potential future actions and development will be undertaken or approved, including any subsequent SEQRA compliance requirements. Page 6 Page64 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 2.4 Project Location and Setting The Park is located at the northeastern corner of the intersection of NYS Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road in the Town of Clay, Onondaga County, NY. The Park is approximately 7 miles north of the City of Syracuse. Figure 2.1 depicts the Project Location. The Park is accessible from major nearby interstates. This includes Interstate 81 (I-81) via Exit 30 at NYS Route 31 in Cicero, approximately 2.2 miles east of the Project site. The I-81/I-481/NYS Route 481 interchange is four miles southeast of the project. The NYS Route 481/NYS Route 31 interchange is approximately 3.5 miles west of the Park. The New York State Thruway (I-90) is about 6.5 miles south of the Park. Syracuse Hancock International Airport is about 5 miles south of the Park located along the I-81 Figure 2.1 Project Location corridor. The Park is located in the eastern portion of the Town of Clay, adjacent to the Town of Clay/Town of Cicero boundary. The Town of Clay is a northern suburb of the City of Syracuse. Clay is the largest town in Onondaga County occupying approximately 48 square miles with a 2019 Census population of 59,250 people. The population of the Town has remained largely unchanged over the past two decades decreasing 0.84% since 1990. The area surrounding the Park is sparsely populated with relatively low- density residential development mostly along Caughdenoy Road and Verplank Road west of the Park, Mud Mill Road north of the Park and Burnet Road within and near the eastern boundary of the Park. I-81 is located a little more than one mile to the east of the site. Residential and commercial development in northern suburbs of Onondaga County is likely to continue, according to the most recent studies conducted by the Town of Clay, the Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency (“SOCPA”), and the Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council (“SMTC”). These studies include a corridor study conducted in 2010 by the SMTC titled Clay-Cicero Route 31 Transportation Study, the Town of Clay Northern Land Use Study prepared in 2013, and the 2010 Development Guide for Onondaga County. New residential development has occurred south and east of the Park, primarily along the NYS Route 31 corridor in the Town of Cicero. The Town of Cicero had a 2019 population of 30,721 people, a decrease of 2.89% since 2010. The SOCPA, SMTC, and Town of Clay studies assume future growth in the project area and account for future industrial use of the Park. Page 7 Page65 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 2.5 Proposed Development The 2013 FGEIS detailed a preferred development scenario, which anticipated a full build-out of approximately 2.0 to 2.5 million square feet of industrial development and assumed that the Park would be developed in several phases over the course of perhaps 10 to 15 years. Specifically, the 2013 FGEIS considered a full build out scenario of the Park in three development areas. Given the lack of any specific tenant and uncertain timing for development of future phases, the Draft SGEIS considers the potential impacts associated with the development of the Park, including the expanded area, while providing for further evaluation, as necessary, when a conceptual plan for a specific development is available. The development evaluated in this Final SGEIS contemplates OCIDA’s focus on developing the expanded Park with a tenant or tenants in the semiconductor industry. This may translate into a buildout encompassing approximately 4.0 million square feet of industrial development at the Park. This would equate to approximately 400 acres of surface disturbance (temporary and permanent) within the Park developed in a campus like setting that would be sited to avoid regulated wetland areas and would limit the height of structures to no more than 160 feet. This anticipated development is expected to bring approximately 4,000 jobs covering three shifts that operate 24/7 year-round. Based on a review of similar types of facilities being developed in other areas of the country, and given existing site conditions and the Project purpose, the buildout would likely include the following: • A combined total of approximately 4.0 million square feet (SF) of buildings in a campus like setting made up of the type of uses identified in the 2013 FGEIS (manufacturing, laboratory, R&D, fabrication, warehousing, office, support, utility, waste, service yards, energy, water treatment); • Approximately 50 acres of paved area for parking (which may include parking garages), loading, internal road circulation and/or shipping/receiving areas; • Two (2) access roads entering the Project site from NYS Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road; • Approximately seven miles of new sanitary sewer line from the Oak Orchard WWTP to service the surrounding sewer district, including the Park; • Approximately four miles of new gas lines to the Park • Approximately 5,000 linear feet of underground electric lines to the Park • Areas undeveloped and set aside for greenspace, wetland preservation, conservation, and if necessary, mitigation; • Additional areas for: o Stormwater management o Truck scales and security guard stations o Fuel storage o Employee amenities, trails and open space o Landscaping, security fencing, signage, earthen berms and vegetated buffers. Project development will include site infrastructure consisting of internal roads, drainage culverts, waterlines, sewer and wastewater systems, electric, natural gas, stormwater management systems, lighting, landscaped areas, earthen berms and areas maintained as undeveloped natural buffers. It is anticipated that areas owned by OCIDA that are north of existing New York Power Authority (“NYPA”) and National Grid transmission lines will not be developed to avoid actual or potential wetland areas. Upland areas alongside these wetlands may be suitable as possible wetland mitigation areas, if necessary, Page 8 Page66 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 for potential impacts that cannot be avoided or minimized by a future specific development, which is not covered by this Final SGEIS. The development of the Park will occur south of the National Grid/NYPA transmission lines and avoid most of the eastern portion of the Project site due to the likely existence of wetlands and wetland buffer areas. This area includes approximately 732± total acres of prime developable land within the Park. This area has been identified as the prime developable area due to the anticipated absence of wetland features, the generally flat topography, and the access to the surrounding transportation network and potential access points along NYS Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road. The prime developable area within the Project site is also positioned away from the overhead transmission lines, which run across the northern portion of the Project site. The proposed gas line and sewer connection would also tie directly into this portion of the Project site with limited, if any, impacts to wetlands or other natural features anticipated. Figure 2.2 depicts the Prime Developable Area. 2.2 Figure 2.2 Prime Developable Area Page 9 Page67 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 3.1 State Environmental Quality Review Act Pursuant to regulations promulgated under SEQRA, all state, regional, and local government agencies are to consider potential environmental impacts equally with social and economic factors during preliminary stages of proposed development actions. The Lead Agency and other Involved Agencies must assess the environmental significance of all actions they have discretion to approve, fund, or directly undertake. Under SEQRA, a Generic Environmental Impact Statement (“GEIS”) can be prepared in place of a more conventional site-specific EIS when a proposed action is at a conceptual stage of development and timing or project design is uncertain, thus making the identification or extent of certain specific impacts impractical. A “generic” EIS is less specific than a conventional EIS and can be based on conceptual information until more detailed information on tenants, uses and site design become known. It is appropriate to conduct an environmental review of the Project as a GEIS because the Project’s development scenario offers a reasonable prediction of anticipated development while preserving flexibility to accommodate various industrial uses, buildings and facilities, scales of development and site design. The SEQRA process provides guidance on the preparation of a GEIS and the coordinated review of subsequent actions. According to 6 NYCRR Part 617.10(c) of SEQRA: “Generic EISs and their findings should set forth specific conditions or criteria under which future actions will be undertaken or approved, including requirements for any subsequent SEQR compliance. This may include thresholds and criteria for supplemental EISs to reflect specific significant impacts, such as site specific impacts, that were not adequately addressed or analyzed in the generic EIS.” The Draft SGEIS identifies, evaluates and provides information on avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating potential environmental impacts resulting from development of the Park as defined in the Draft SGEIS. The Draft SGEIS establishes a set of conditions and thresholds describing the site, project components and environmental impacts potentially associated with the Project site’s development. Future development proposals for the Park are expected to be generally consistent with the scale and distribution of facilities as discussed in the Draft SGEIS and with SEQRA Findings that will be prepared subsequent to the Draft SGEIS. Future actions that fall within the range of impacts evaluated in the Draft SGEIS are not expected to require further SEQRA review. By identifying baseline environmental conditions and certain impact thresholds, the SGEIS process may facilitate development of the project by allowing for quicker approval of future actions associated with development of the Park that are consistent with the SGEIS and SEQRA Findings. If subsequent proposed actions are not addressed or not adequately addressed in the Draft SGEIS and the subsequent actions will not result in any significant environmental impacts, then SEQRA requires only that a Negative Declaration be prepared. In the event that subsequent proposed actions are P a g e 10 Page68 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 adequately addressed in the SGEIS, but not adequately addressed in the Findings Statement, an amended Findings Statement will be prepared. However, if any components associated with future development of the Park do not fall within the set of conditions and criteria defined or anticipated by the Draft SGEIS, another supplement to the Final SGEIS may need to be prepared to further evaluate and identify mitigation of significant adverse environmental impacts associated with specific development proposals that are inconsistent with this SGEIS. SEQRA requires a supplement to the Final GEIS (a Supplemental EIS) if: “…the subsequent proposed action was not addressed or was not adequately addressed in the generic EIS and the subsequent action may have one or more significant adverse environmental impacts.” As future development is proposed for the Park, the Lead Agency established at that time under SEQRA for each proposed action will be responsible for evaluating the guidance contained at 6 NYCRR Part 617.10 regarding the need for further SEQRA compliance measures. 3.2 Chronology of Previous Environmental Reviews In 2012, OCIDA undertook an environmental review of the Park. As part of the prior environmental review for the Park, on March 6, 2012, OCIDA established itself as the Lead Agency under SEQRA and assumed the responsibilities for conducting the coordinated environmental review. OCIDA determined that the project was a Type 1 action requiring preparation of an EIS. As specific tenants and uses within the Park were unknown at that time, OCIDA prepared a GEIS to analyze potential environmental impacts of the project. OCIDA coordinated the SEQRA review for the Park with the other involved agencies. At the time the GEIS was prepared, the Park was envisioned to consist of a mix of industrial uses that may include office, research, manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, data management, material processing and distribution facilities in a campus-like setting. OCIDA intended to develop the Park for advanced manufacturing and state-of-the-art industrial uses to facilitate the creation of high-paying employment opportunities in Onondaga County. A draft scoping document was prepared and made available for comment. Following a public comment period, OCIDA issued a Final Scoping Document which identified potential impacts and anticipated impacts to be addressed in the GEIS. A Draft GEIS (“DGEIS”) was prepared and accepted as complete on September 20, 2012 and made available for public comment. The DGEIS evaluated the potential impacts of the proposed multi-use industrial park, envisioning a certain setting which included, but was not limited to: • The Park would encompass a certain footprint, accommodating approximately 2 million sq. ft. of multi-use space without adverse impact. • The Park would accommodate uses such as manufacturing, research and development, warehousing, assembly, office, distribution facilities, associated parking, and other on-site support buildings and structures. P a g e 11 Page69 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 • The Park would maintain greenspace to protect wetlands and avoid impacts. • Anticipated installation of underground utilities and infrastructure for on-site use (i.e. gas and electric utilities, water and sewer infrastructure). • Off-site improvements such as highway and road improvements, wastewater treatment infrastructure improvements, and water supply infrastructure improvements. • Tenants would obtain site or facility-specific permits, such as air permits and non-sanitary sewer discharge permits, as necessary for facility-specific operations. A Public Hearing on the DGEIS was held on October 16, 2012, and the public comment period ended on October 29, 2012. Subsequently, a Final GEIS (“FGEIS”) was prepared by OCIDA and accepted as complete on September 10, 2013 (“2013 FGEIS”). OCIDA thereafter issued its Findings Statement on October 8, 2013. OCIDA concluded that the action avoided or minimized adverse environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable, and incorporated mitigation measures that were considered practicable. 3.3 Chronology of Current SEQRA Process OCIDA prepared a Full Environmental Assessment Form (“FEAF”) for the Project to supplement its prior SEQRA review of the Park. On December 8, 2020, based on an examination of the FEAF, the criteria contained in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and its knowledge of the area surrounding the Project site, OCIDA adopted a resolution classifying the Project as a Type I action, declared its intent to act as lead agency for the purpose of conducting a coordinated environmental review, determined that the Project has the potential to result in at least one significant adverse impact, and issued a positive declaration for the Project. Additionally, OCIDA determined that the Project represents a significant change from the Park’s current footprint and that there exists other changes in circumstances from those previously evaluated in the 2013 FGEIS. As a result, OCIDA concluded that the preparation of a SGEIS is necessary to adequately identify and evaluate potential significant adverse impacts associated with the Project that are not addressed or are inadequately addressed in the 2013 FGEIS. To that end, OCIDA adopted and issued a Notice of Intent to Serve as Lead Agency and Prepare a Draft SGEIS (“Notice of Intent”) for the Project, which was subsequently filed and distributed in accordance with SEQRA. The FEAF provided a description of the Project, identified agencies that have potential permitting and approval jurisdiction over the Project, and identified potential environmental impacts. The Project (or Proposed Action) remains classified as a Type 1 Action for the purposes of this supplemental environmental review because the Project (Part 617.4.(b)(7)). A copy of the FEAF and the Notice of Intent are found in Appendix A. OCIDA received concurrence from the Onondaga County Water Authority (“OCWA”) and from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) for OCIDA to act as the Lead Agency for the purpose of conducting a coordinated environmental review of the Project under SEQRA for the proposed expansion of the Park. All other identified Involved Agencies did not object to OCIDA’s P a g e 12 Page70 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 lead agency declaration within the statutory time period. A copy of the lead agency correspondence is found in Appendix A. The list of Involved and Interested Agencies identified for the Project is provided as follows: • Onondaga County Department of Transportation (“OCDOT”) • Onondaga County Department of Health (“OCDOH”) • Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection (“OCDWEP”) • Onondaga County Water Authority • Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency • Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council (“SMTC”) • New York State Department of Transportation (“NYSDOT”) • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) • New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (“NYS OPRHP”) • United States Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”) • United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“USFWS”) • Town of Clay Town Board • Town of Clay • Town of Clay Zoning Board of Appeals • Town of Clay Planning Department • Syracuse Onondaga County Planning Agency • Town of Cicero Additional agencies and stakeholder organizations that may participate in the review process include, but are not limited to: • New York Power Authority (“NYPA”) • National Grid • CSX Rail • New York Empire State Development 3.4 Draft GEIS Preparation The Draft SGEIS was prepared in accordance with 6 NYCRR 617.9, as applicable to a supplemental assessment. As such, it presents a focused assessment of potentially significant adverse impacts associated with the Project and changes in circumstances that have occurred since the 2013 FGEIS and Findings Statement. The 2013 FGEIS was appended by reference. 3.5 Public Comment and Review On May 6, 2021, OCIDA adopted the Draft SGEIS as complete for the purposes of commencement of public review and set a June 11, 2021 deadline for the receipt of public comments. On that same day, OCIDA adopted a Public Hearing Resolution which provided notice that a public hearing concerning the Draft SGEIS would be held virtually on May 24, 2021 at 6:00pm in accordance with the modifications to Article 7 of the Public Officers Law (the “Open Meetings Law”) as modified by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1. Although SEQRA does not require that a public hearing be P a g e 13 Page71 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 held on a draft environmental impact statement (see 6 N.Y.C.R.R. § 617), OCIDA determined to hold a public hearing to promote public input. OCIDA’s Notice that the Draft SGEIS was accepted as complete for purposes of commencement of public review and Notice of Public Hearing was published in the NYSDEC’s Environmental Notice Bulletin on May 12, 2021 as well as in the Syracuse Post Standard on May 9, 2021. The Draft SGEIS was made available for review at OCIDA’s offices located at 333 West Washington St., Suite 130, Syracuse, New York 13202 and at the Town of Clay Town Hall located at 4401 Route 31, Clay, NY 13041. The Draft SGEIS was also posted to OCIDA’s website at: https://www.ongoved.com/ ocida/project-documents/ and was made available from OCIDA upon request. Comments on the Draft SGEIS were accepted in writing, either by first class mail or electronic mail, or as part of the May 24, 2021 Public Hearing. In total, there were 74 comments received from the general public on the Draft SGEIS, some of which were duplicates, from a total of 64 commenters, some in support of the Project and others opposed, which includes three comments from local elected officials (see Section 6.1.2). In addition, comments were received from two state agencies (see Section 6.1.1). Pertinent SEQRA documentation is provided in Appendix A. 3.6 FSGEIS and Findings Statement Subsequent to the Draft SGEIS and as required by SEQRA, this Final SGEIS has been prepared by OCIDA. Consistent with SEQRA requirements this Final SGEIS will be followed by a SEQRA Findings Statement from OCIDA. This Final SGEIS responds to all substantive comments received on the Draft SGEIS. The Draft and Final SGEIS address the potential impacts of the expansion of the existing Park on environmental resources, including land use and zoning; community character; transportation; utilities and community services; topography, geology and soils; water resources including floodplains and wetlands; air resources; ecological resources including endangered and threatened species; cultural and archeological resources; visual character and noise. This Final SGEIS incorporates by reference the entire Draft SGEIS and its Appendices. Any recent changes in either the proposed action or new information on the project as a result of comments received are noted as responses to comments in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 of this Final SGEIS summarizes comments received on the Draft SGEIS and responds to all substantive comments received during the comment period. SEQRA documentation is provided in Appendix A of this Final SGEIS. Appendix B includes a transcript of the Public Hearing held on May 24, 2021. Appendix C includes all correspondence and comments received during the public comment period. Subsequent to this Final SGEIS OCIDA will prepare a Findings Statement consistent with SEQRA requirements. The Findings Statement will include information summarizing potential project impacts and mitigation measures to avoid or reduce adverse impacts. The Findings Statement will complete the SEQRA process. P a g e 14 Page72 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 4.0 FUTURE ACTIONS As Lead Agency, OCIDA assumed the responsibility to prepare this Final SGEIS and conduct coordinated environmental reviews of the Project among all Involved and Interested Agencies as identified above. Subsequent to this Final SGEIS, OCIDA will prepare a SEQRA Findings Statement which will conclude the SEQRA process. Future actions that fall within the range of parameters and impacts evaluated in the Draft and Final SGEIS are not expected to require further SEQRA review. By identifying baseline environmental conditions and certain impact thresholds, the SGEIS process may facilitate development of a specific development project by allowing for quicker approval of future actions associated with development of the Park that are consistent with the 2013 FGEIS and Final SGEIS and SEQRA Findings Statements. If subsequent proposed actions are not addressed or not adequately addressed in the 2013 FGEIS and Final SGEIS and the subsequent actions will not result in any significant environmental impacts, then SEQRA requires only that a Negative Declaration be prepared. In the event that subsequent proposed actions are adequately addressed in the 2013 FGEIS and Final SGEIS, but not adequately addressed in the Findings Statement, an amended Findings Statement will be prepared. However, if any components of a proposed development project do not fall within the set of parameters or conditions, and potential impacts are significantly different in nature or severity from those anticipated by the 2013 FGEIS and Final SGEIS, a supplement to the Final SGEIS (a Supplemental project specific EIS) will be prepared to further evaluate and identify mitigation of significant adverse environmental impacts associated with specific development proposals that are beyond the scope of the 2013 FGEIS and Final SGEIS. This may require additional technical analyses and agency coordination focused only on those issues. SEQRA requires a supplement to the Final Generic EIS (a Supplemental EIS) if: “…the subsequent proposed action was not addressed or was not adequately addressed in the generic EIS and the subsequent action may have one or more significant adverse environmental impacts.” For parties proposing future development at the White Pine Commerce Park, a determination must be made as to whether or not the impacts associated with the proposal have been adequately addressed by the Final SGEIS. If the need for supplemental action is determined to be required under SEQRA, the Lead Agency will be responsible for carrying out the requirements of 6 NYCRR Part 617.10 requirements. This will require the Lead Agency to interpret the Statement of Findings prepared under this Final SGEIS for the Project site, as it specifically relates to the development project(s) being proposed. As with all Type I actions, and for coordinated review of Unlisted Actions involving more than one agency under SEQRA, a Lead Agency must be established prior to a Determination of Significance. Upon completion of this Final SGEIS, Part 617.11 requires that each Involved Agency, including the Lead Agency, prepare a written SEQRA Findings Statement (SEQRA Findings) – before any action can be taken on the project including funding or permitting. The Findings will include information on P a g e 15 Page73 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 commitments to mitigation measures and a final determination as to the project’s impact on the environment. As noted in the Draft SGEIS, the potential future development of the Project site is anticipated to require specific approvals and permits during various stages of planning, design, and site development. Many permits and approvals to be issued by Involved Agencies, such as highway work permits from State or County DOTs, will be sought after actual site development plans have been prepared and advanced to the point that specific industrial tenant requirements and project components become known. Project reviews, approvals and permits which may be sought from various agencies include, but are not limited to the following: • NYSDEC Air Permit (type depending on future tenant(s)) • NYSDEC Threatened & Endangered Species • NYSDEC Freshwater Wetlands • NYSDEC 401 Water Quality Certification • U.S.A.C.E. Section 404 (Waters of the United States) • Discharge to Surface Water (NYSPDES) 6NYCRR Part 750 • General Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Construction Activity SPDES GP-0-10-001 • Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity SPDES GP-0-06-002 • NYSDOT Highway Work Permit (I-81 & NYS Route 31) • Onondaga County Planning Referral GML 239m • Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection Industrial Waste Discharge Permit • County Highway Department Work Permit • County Highway Department Curb Cut Approval • Town of Clay Subdivision Adjustment (Section 230-28F) • Town of Clay Planned Development District (PDD) / Zone Change • Town of Clay Site Plan Review & Approval (Section 230-26) • Town of Clay Industrial Performance Standard Variance (Section 230-17) • Town of Clay Accessory Special Permit • Town of Clay Building Permit • Town of Clay Certificate of Occupancy • Town of Clay Demolition Permit P a g e 16 Page74 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 5.0 REVISIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO THE DRAFT SGEIS The following information has been updated since the release of the Draft SGEIS: 5.1 Community Character To further expand upon Section 3.2 Community Character from the Draft SGEIS: The Park area is either within or adjacent to Census Tracts 113, 102, 112.41, 112.42, and 103.01. According to 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates Census Data the total population within all five Census Tracts combined is approximately 23,334. The racial makeup of the tracts is approximately 96.6% White, 3.3% Black or African American, 1.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, and 1.0% Asian. The average median income within the tracts is $81,934 with 6.6% of the population below the poverty level. 1 Based on the Department of Environmental Conservations Office of Environmental Justice (“OEJ”) Potential Environmental Justice Area (“PEJA”) 2 map it is not likely that environmental justice communities exist within or near the Park (see Figure 5.1). The PEJA's data is based on data from the 2014-2018 5-year American Community Survey (“ACS”), conducted by the US Census Bureau. The Federal EPA Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool - Version 2020 (EJSCREEN) 3 also indicated low potential for environmental justice communities near the Park (see Figure 5.2). Figure 5.1 – PEJA Map Results 1 United States Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. 2 Department of Environmental Conservation. https://www.dec.ny.gov/public/911.html 3 United States Environmental Protection Agency. EJSCREEN: Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool | US EPA P a g e 17 Page75 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 Figure 5.2 – EJSCREEN Map P a g e 18 Page76 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 5.2 Transportation To further expand upon Section 4.3 Transportation from the Draft SGEIS: The majority of the proposed transportation improvements can be constructed within the existing highway boundary and lie within previously disturbed area. Temporary and permanent easements will be acquired by the owning agency for those areas outside the highway boundary by negotiated agreements or pursuant to the EDPL, as necessary. Roadway improvements to mitigate the proposed Park cause negligible to minor impacts. The roadway improvements area of potential effects are considered, and their impacts are addressed for each individual resource area within their respective sections in the Draft SGEIS, 3.0 Environmental Setting and 4.0 Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation. Any temporary impacts will be mitigated through proper construction and best management practices. Disturbed areas will be re-graded and reseeded to pre-construction conditions. Overhead utility lines and poles will be relocated prior to construction. During the preliminary review of the I-81 / I-481 northern interchange (Interchange 29 in Cicero) improvements that are proposed as part of the Interstate 81 (I-81) Viaduct Project, it was determined that the intent of the interchange improvements was to reconstruct the interchange to direct I-81 traffic to the new I-81 (former I-481). The I-81 / I-481 interchange would not affect our transportation study outcomes, therefore was not included in the transportation study area for this Project. 5.3 Recreation To further expand upon Section 4.4 Utilities & Community Services from the Draft SGEIS: Parks and Recreation Facilities Publicly available data was reviewed to determine if there were any parks or recreational facilities on or in the vicinity of the Park. Although no parks or recreational facilities were identified, there appears to be a snowmobile trail that crosses the Park. According to the New York State Snowmobile Association (“NYSSA”) Snowmobile Webmap4, there is an existing snowmobile trail that intersects the northern portion of the Park. The trail is named C7L and is maintained by Snow Owls, Inc. It is anticipated that the trail would not be impacted by development at the Park as it runs along the power line corridor in the northern portion of the Park and is outside of the Prime Developable Area. If a future tenant proposes a site plan that would impact the snowmobile trail, mitigation or realignment of the trail will be coordinated with the Snow Owls, Inc. at that time. 4 The New York State Snowmobile Association. NYSSA Snowmobile Map (cgis-solutions.com) P a g e 19 Page77 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 6.0 SUBSTANTIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AND LEAD AGENCY RESPONSES 6.1 Agency Comments Summary Two State agencies provided comment letters on the Draft SGEIS. Comments were provided by: • New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (SHPO) • State of New York Department of Transportation Region 3, Syracuse, NY These agency letters are provided in Appendix C of this Final SGEIS. Agency comments have been summarized below by resource topic. Comments may not appear in their original context or sequence in which they were provided, but are provided verbatim where possible or otherwise noted. New York State Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP) Comment 1: OPRHP understands that the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency does not currently own the entirety of the proposed 1,250-acre White Pine Commerce Park, and that acquisition of the land and development of the Park will take place gradually over time. Based on these circumstances, OPRHP’s preferred approach is to review and provide comments tailored to specific development plans, when the conceptual site plans are available. Response: Comment noted. New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Comment 1: NYSDOT is reviewing the Traffic Impact Study to ensure that it meets NYSDOT’s requirements and provides all the information NYSDOT needs to determine traffic impacts to the State Highway System. Mitigation will be required to address traffic impacts, and all required mitigation must be reflected in site plans prior to approval. Response: Comment noted. See also NYSDOT Comment 7. Comment 2: A highway work permit will be required for any work within the State Right-of- Way (ROW) along NYS Route 31. The plans that are prepared toward permit issuance must show our ROW boundary. The final project plans must reflect mitigation as may be determined by the Department. The applicant should coordinate with NYSDOT during plan preparation to ensure that the design meets Department standards and requirements. A consultant inspector may be required for this work. Response: Comment noted. Comment 3: Utility installation within the State ROW will require a utility permit. If feasible, all steps to avoid open cutting a state highway for the water/sewer installation shall be P a g e 20 Page78 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 progressed. The plans that are prepared toward permit issuance must show our ROW boundary. Response: Comment noted. Comment 4: The applicant must provide NYSDOT a copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for review. No additional stormwater flow into the State's ROW shall be permitted. Response: Comment noted. Comment 5: The applicant must submit a photometric lighting plan to the NYSDOT. No glare or spillover onto the State ROW will be permitted. Response: Comment noted. Comment 6: While NYSDOT staff is still finalizing the review comments, but we don't anticipate any major significant issues that will prohibit the development from progressing forward as a project. Having said that, we have determined that additional improvements will be required to offset impacts from the proposed White Pine Commerce Park. There are several feasible improvement options being analyzed within NYSDOT that can address these operational and safety impacts. Once we complete our review, you will be notified of all our comments and recommendations. Response: The TIS (See Draft SGEIS, Appendix B) developed as part of the Draft SGEIS evaluates and recognizes the potential operational and safety impact to the transportation network from the Project. The TIS makes recommendations for traffic operations and safety improvements to mitigate for the Park development within the transportation network and, where appropriate proposes crash reduction measures, which includes recommendations at high crash locations. OCIDA will work with NYSDOT to adopt final traffic improvement measures to mitigate the potential operational and safety impacts. Comment 7: We’ve concluded that, as written, the TIS appropriately documents the study area. Within the study area, the TIS offers proposed mitigation for the impacts of the trips generated by the potential development. NYSDOT will follow up with location-specific comments relating to the details of mitigation within the study area. On that point, it is anticipated that additional coordination and communication will take place as this project develops further, to arrive at the specific details of the mitigation. That said, NYSDOT agrees that the TIS is appropriate based upon the information presented. Response: Comment noted. P a g e 21 Page79 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 6.2 Public Comments Comments were received from 31 individuals during the Public Hearing that was held virtually on May 24, 2021. The complete transcript of the Public Hearing including verbal comments from attendees are provided in Appendix B of this Final SGEIS. Written public comments are provided in Appendix C of this Final SGEIS. In total, there were 74 comments received from the general public on the Draft SGEIS, some of which were duplicates, for a total of 64 commenters from the general public, some in support of the Project and others opposed, which included three (3) comments from local elected officials. P a g e 22 Page80 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED TO OCIDA WHITE PINE COMMERCE PARK DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Purpose and Need 1. General statements were made in overall opposition to the project, including that the project is not needed. Response: As detailed in the Draft SGEIS, OCIDA, as Project Sponsor, proposes to expand its business park known as White Pine Commerce Park to approximately 1,250± acres. The expanded Park will be capable of supporting a mix of industrial and/or commercial uses that may include industrially related office, research, manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, data management, material processing and distribution facilities in a campus-like setting. Based on OCIDA’s concerted efforts to market the Park since the 2013 GEIS, it became evident that the existing Park was too small to attract a broader scope of industries such as the semiconductor industry, which require a large campus setting with greenspace and ample buffering from environmental receptors and would bring high tech and high paying jobs to Onondaga County. As a result, the proposed expanded footprint of the Park will allow OCIDA to market the Park to a larger, more diverse mix of industries than it had previously and facilitate OCIDA’s main objective in originally developing the Park. 2. The potential business growth associated with the project, and the employment opportunities it provides, will mean an increase of residential construction jobs, along with associated tax revenue generation. Response: Comment noted. This is one of OCIDA’s long-term objectives in developing the Park and why this Project is so important to Onondaga County. 3. Advanced manufacturing could transform the local economy. This could attract new direct investment and new jobs. Attracting this size and scale of investment would put the area back on the international map, and would offer opportunity for downstream spin-off technology jobs. There will also be potential benefits of collaborations between academic and private sector in research and workforce development. Response: Comment noted. Development of the Park has the potential to result in numerous benefits for Onondaga County which is why this Project is so important. 4. Several commenters stated that the Project has the potential to attract new jobs, including good paying supply-chain jobs, including construction jobs, who work with the prospective tenants, and be an overall positive economic driver for the region. Response: Comment noted. This is one of OCIDA’s long-term objectives in developing the Park and why this Project is so important to Onondaga County. P a g e 23 Page81 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 5. The project has been explored for many years and will not come to fruition. It is a pipe dream. There is money being spent for an unknown buyer or tenant. Response: OCIDA recognizes that the Park has yet to be developed. This is not, however, because it is a pipe dream. Rather, based on its concerted efforts to develop the Park and secure tenants, OCIDA has determined that the existing Park footprint is inadequate to successfully market the Park to a larger, more diverse mix of potential industrial and commercial developers. This is the exact reason why OCIDA is pursuing this Project to expand the Park. An expanded Park will be capable of supporting a mix of industrial and/or commercial uses with related office space, advanced state-of-the-art research, large- or small-scale manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, data management, material processing and distribution facilities in a campus-like setting that the existing Park footprint is not able to support. 6. The local community does not want the project, as evidenced by the petition currently circulating, and growing number of Facebook group members. Response: OCIDA recognizes that there has been opposition to the Project and has thoroughly considered the concerns that have been raised and have addressed them as part of its environmental review under SEQRA. Indeed, all of the concerns that were raised during the comment period for the Draft SGEIS have been evaluated and addressed in this responsiveness summary. Further, OCIDA did not receive a copy of any petition opposed to the Project either during the public hearing or the public comment period. OCIDA would note that while there have been members of the public that have expressed their opposition to the Project, there have also been members of the public in support of the Project. 7. Job creation can occur without displacing people and destroying a community. Response: While job creation can occur in other contexts, the type of job creation anticipated for the expanded Park is significant. OCIDA diligently tried to develop the Park as originally sized and was unsuccessful. In order to successfully develop the Park and bring the economic benefits sought by OCIDA’s mission, the Park needs to be expanded to generate much needed tax revenue, create several thousand jobs and further economic development in the area. As detailed in the Draft SGEIS, OCIDA explored a number of other alternatives that would avoid the potential need to acquire lands pursuant to Eminent Domain Procedure Law (“EDPL”) to further expand the lands owned by OCIDA to support future development. However, each of these alternatives were deemed inappropriate as they did not adequately meet the purpose or need of this Project. See Alternatives of the Draft SGEIS, Ch. 2. OCIDA does not take its power of eminent domain lightly. OCIDA’s preference has always been and remains to come to agreements with landowners whose property is needed for the Project whereby the landowner is fully compensated for their home and any disruption to their lives that moving may cause. Eminent domain will only be used as a last resort. P a g e 24 Page82 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 Furthermore, the Draft SGEIS details the Project’s consistency with the community character, including OCIDA’s plans to work with the Town of Clay Town Board and/or Planning Board to identify specific issues or areas of concern and develop specific measures to address or alleviate such concerns to ensure the objectives of the Project are achieved while also minimizing or mitigating development related impacts on the surrounding community. 8. General statements were made concerning providing tax breaks to the developer. The taxpayers cannot afford to provide a tax benefit to the developers of the site. This is an inappropriate use of tax dollars. Response: Comment noted. The comment raises an issue that is outside the scope of OCIDA’s environmental review of the Project under SEQRA. See 6 NYCRR § 617.1(b), (c) (“The basic purpose of SEQR is to incorporate the consideration of environmental factors into the existing planning, review and decision-making processes of State, regional and local government agencies at the earliest possible time. To accomplish this goal, SEQR requires that all agencies determine whether the actions they directly undertake, fund or approve may have a significant impact on the environment[.]”); see, generally, N.Y. Env. Conserv. Law Art. 8. 9. The project may generate high tech jobs but it will not support the current residents. The high tech jobs are not sustainable. There are not enough locally trained employees. Response: Future development of the Park is expected to significantly benefit Onondaga County and its residents. As in other locations in New York (e.g., GlobalFoundaries and Cree), the targeted semiconductor industry will create a marketplace for high-tech, high-paying jobs. It is anticipated that future tenants will draw from current residents that have the requisite experience when hiring. Additional labor will be imported as necessary as the commenter is correct that there are currently not enough locally trained employees. However, the goal is to bring a long-term tenant to the Park that will continue to provide ample employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Further, it is anticipated that future tenants will partner with local colleges and engineering programs to train qualified workers. In addition to these short- and long-term employment opportunities and benefits, development of the Park is anticipated to further benefit Onondaga County residents. The development of the expanded Park or any surrounding areas that develop as a result of development at the Park could create positive cumulative impacts and economic spin-off. This could include an increase in employment opportunities, increases in local discretionary spending providing additional sales tax revenues to State and local governments, demand for new goods and service support businesses, and further diversify the tax base of the Town of Clay and Onondaga County. The Luther Forest campus for GlobalFoundaries in Malta, New York is a prime example. 10. The buildings will likely be abandoned in the future. Manufacturing in New York is not sustainable. While there is a shortage of chips now, that may not be the case in the near future. There are concerns that if the buildings are abandoned, who will own them and be responsible for their upkeep, and who will own the land. Response: Chips are an essential part of everything that we do in the modern era. As technology has advanced, semiconductor chips have spread from computers and cars to toothbrushes and tumble dryers. P a g e 25 Page83 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 Today, demand for chips is continuing to outstrip supply and there is a severe global chip shortage. The need and demand for chips, particularly in the United States, are extremely strong and are only expected to increase over time. Just last year, then President Trump signed into law the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act (CHIPS for America Act), a bipartisan piece of legislation that would invest tens of billions of dollars in semiconductor manufacturing incentives and research initiatives over the next 5-10 years to strengthen and sustain American leadership in chip technology, which is essential to our country’s economy and national security. More recently, on February 24, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14017, directing a whole- of-government approach to assessing vulnerabilities in, and strengthening the resilience of, critical supply chains, including the supply of chips. And, on June 8, 2021, the U.S. Senate adopted a major piece of legislation, known as the "U.S. Innovation and Competition Act," that would direct $52 billion in emergency spending toward domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing in furtherance of its goal to incentivize U.S. manufacturing of the chips, which currently are primarily produced overseas. The Biden Administration views the current chip shortages plaguing the global economy as a national security issue. In short, there is long-term demand for chips and the Park, once expanded to sufficient size, is uniquely situated to site a tenant in the semiconductor industry. See Response to Alternatives Comment 1. Furthermore, semiconductor manufacturers have proven stable and sustainable in other locations in upstate New York including Cree in Marcy, NY and GlobalFoundries in Malta, NY. GlobalFoundries has invested $15 billion in upstate New York development in the last decade and recently announced they are relocating their headquarters from California to Malta, NY. It is anticipated OCIDA will own the properties that make up the White Pine Commerce Park. Once a developer is proposed, OCIDA will work with the developer to create a leasing agreement that will identify maintenance responsibilities for the property and the buildings located in the Park. 11. The site is essentially shovel ready, and is nationally recognized, having available electrical capacity, access to water, highway access, broadband, and the ability to host the a high tech facility with minimal impacts. Response: Comment noted. 12. The project will have ancillary benefits such as bringing in high school age and college age kids to fill currently vacant restaurant positions. Response: Comment noted. 13. There is no proof that a facility of this kind will benefit the area in which it is located. Response: For many years, OCIDA has devoted substantial time and effort into developing the Park, with a particular focus on development that will bring high-tech facilities and high paying jobs to Onondaga County. This includes, more recently, the possibility of a tenant in the semiconductor industry. OCIDA’s P a g e 26 Page84 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 efforts have looked at the potential benefit of such a facility to Onondaga County and has concluded that, if the Park is expanded and can attract a tenant from the semiconductor industry, that the benefit to Onondaga County in terms of tax revenue and high paying jobs is significant. For example, the economic impact of GlobalFoundaries on Saratoga County NY from 2010 to 2019 includes (i) the number of employers increasing 12.2%, (ii) the number of people working in the County increasing 21.9%, and (iii) the per capita income of County residents rising 48.7% (Federal Reserve Economic Data (“FRED”). At the time they issue their SEQRA findings statement, OCIDA will weigh and balance this anticipated social and economic benefit with the potential environmental impacts. 14. OCIDA’s mission statement does not belong in the EIS, as it has no bearing on environmental impact, and does not justify harming the environment by converting the properties into industrial property, displacing neighborhoods and destroying the rural character of the area. Response: OCIDA respectfully disagrees. OCIDA’s mission is pertinent to the purpose and need of the Project. See also Response to Purpose and Need Comment No. 7. 15. There is no specific plan. The EIS is vague. Response: Comment noted. As this is a generic environmental review, there are no specific site plans or development concepts proposed for the Park. SEQRA does not require final site plans within a generic EIS. Instead under SEQRA, a generic EIS should contain enough detail on size, location, and elements of the proposal to understand the proposed action and the associated impacts, and to determine the effectiveness of any proposed alternatives or mitigation. Because potential future site-specific actions following a generic EIS are often speculative or unknown, potential impacts of those future uses are often best discussed in terms of hypothetical scenarios and do not include or evaluate specific site plans or site layouts as was done within the Draft SGEIS. See 6 NYCRR § 617.10. Once a specific development is proposed for the Park, it will require site plan review and approval from the Town of Clay Planning Board and will be subject to any other Town of Clay land use and zoning regulations. Any specific site plan will be evaluated for consistency with this Final SGEIS and SEQRA will be complied with at that time. 16. The EIS did not identify what tax breaks or financing options that OCIDA will offer the tenant or tenants in the semiconductor industry. OCIDA should provide estimates for the stimulus provided to the local economy in comparison to the tax abatements they are prepared to offer. Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment No. 8. 17. History has shown there are high environmental consequences to overbuilding in virgin, or green, territories. There will future costs in correcting environmental mistakes. Response: OCIDA has considered other alternative locations and determined that the Park is the preferred alternative. OCIDA takes its responsibility very seriously and has thoroughly evaluated the potential for P a g e 27 Page85 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 significant adverse environmental impacts from future development of the Park. As part of this evaluation, including the 2013 FGEIS and the Draft SGEIS, OCIDA looked at ways to avoid, minimize and mitigate environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable. Impacts and mitigation for individual resource areas are addressed within Chapter 4.0 of the Draft SGEIS. Irreversible and irretrievable commitment of resources are discussed in detail in Chapter 8.0. Future development of the Park, including any construction and operation, will be required to comply with all local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations. All applicable permits and approvals will be obtained prior to commencement of development. Any potential adverse environmental impacts would be minimized through best management practices and any potential long-term environmental consequences would be avoided by adhering to the approved permits and plans for the Park. 18. Comments were made regarding funding the project with tax dollars with no guarantee that the project will materialize. Also, is the project dependent on Federal monies, and whether it will go through with Federal monies. Will OCIDA be offering PILOT agreements or other funding? Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comments 8 & 15. Funds used by OCIDA, to-date, for the Project are for the purpose of expanding the footprint of the Park to make it attractive to future development. This is part and parcel of OCIDA's mission to stimulate economic development, growth, and general prosperity for the people of Onondaga County by using available incentives, rights, and powers in an efficient and cooperative manner. The goal is to benefit Onondaga County by bringing high-tech facilities and high-paying jobs to Onondaga County. It is anticipated that there will be government incentives and funding to support development at the Park when a specific development is proposed. 19. Complex manufacturing drives innovation and technology enabling safer healthcare, sustainable agriculture, electronic vehicles and transportation, solar production, storage, and low power devices that enable a sustainable planet. The U.S. is taking steps to become a leader in technology fabrication. Chips are critical for supply chain stability and national security. Response: Comment noted. 20. Semiconductors and microcontrollers are major core components of drones that assist first responders. The components are needed for this expanding business, and it is positive to build out the capability locally. The project will attract talent into the region that will support other local high technology businesses. Response: Comment noted. 21. The significant assets National Grid already has near the site make it uniquely suitable for the development of high tech manufacturing. Response: Comment noted. P a g e 28 Page86 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 22. The size, location and capabilities of the regional workforce, area colleges and local manufacturing base make the site highly competitive with other regions of the country. Response: Comment noted. 23. “Reshoring” or bringing back this type of manufacturing will support a number of industries, including the auto industry and the phone industry, which are hurting now. Response: Comment noted. 24. Often members of building and construction trade industries must travel to where the construction is, outside the county and out of state. Having high tech manufacturing here is game changing. Response: Comment noted. 25. Hundreds of jobs will be created through each phase of construction of the site, which will also make it possible for construction and other trades to recruit apprentices, and provide opportunities to learn trades that will lead to lifelong careers. Response: Comment noted. 26. Semiconductor and advanced manufacturing is sustainable, when you think that 3,000 microchips are needed for the average car. Response: Comment noted. 27. The advanced manufacturing facilities in Onondaga County, and the jobs they have generated, has demonstrated the potential benefits of bringing advanced manufacturing to the White Pine site. It will attract talent to the area, which will enhance employee retention due to a better climate for professionals and their families and improved service at the Syracuse airport. Response: Comment noted. Land Use/Zoning 1. Several commenters made statements there is no room in the Town of Clay to accommodate the facility, along with additional residences for employees. The Town of Clay is crowded. Response: There is sufficient room in the Town of Clay to accommodate development of the Park. As detailed in the Draft SGEIS, residential and commercial development in northern suburbs of Onondaga County is likely to continue, according to the most recent studies conducted by the Town of Clay, the Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency (“SOCPA”), and the Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council (“SMTC”). These studies include a corridor study conducted in 2010 by the SMTC titled Clay- Cicero Route 31 Transportation Study, the Town of Clay Northern Land Use Study prepared in 2013, and the 2010 Development Guide for Onondaga County. New residential development has occurred south and east of the Park, primarily along the NYS Route 31 corridor in the Town of Cicero. The population of the P a g e 29 Page87 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 Town of Clay has remained largely unchanged over the past two decades decreasing 0.84% since 1990. Additionally, the Town of Cicero had a 2019 population of 30,721 people, a decrease of 2.89% since 2010. The SOCPA, SMTC, and Town of Clay studies assume future growth in the project area and account for future industrial use of the Park. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.1. Additionally, SOCPA is currently updating the County’s Comprehensive Plan and expects to finalize the plan later this year. Based on information obtained from SOCPA on April 7, 2021, the Comprehensive Plan will promote new opportunities to strengthen communities and options near the Park, including the creation of town centers, enhanced transit and transportation options, and complete neighborhood concepts. Once a future tenant is identified for the Park, the County Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed to identify any goals or objectives from the Plan that should be considered for implementation into the future development of the Park 2. Comments were made regarding naming the park White Pine Commerce Park. It should not carry this name. Response: Comment noted. 3. Concerns were raised that there are no updated site plan or concept drawings. Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. 4. The northern area of the Town of Clay should not be a manufacturing hub. Response: Comment noted. However, as detailed in the Draft SGEIS, the Park is a prime location for development given its size (including a significant area of prime developable land) and proximity to key utility services and transportation corridors. See also Response to Alternative Comment 1. 5. There is a solar field in the area. Response: Comment noted. The comment does not identify any specific solar field. The closest existing solar field is approximately 2 miles away and not anticipated to have any cumulative impacts. 6. Questions were presented regarding the status of the proposed rezoning from Agricultural to Industrial. Given the investment of time, effort and money into the project, OCIDA must have received assurances that rezoning would be approved. What is the status of the project if rezoning is not approved? Response: OCIDA has not received any such assurances, which would be premature given the ongoing environmental review under SEQRA. As stated in the Draft SGEIS, Section 4.1 Land Use & Zoning, page 4.1, “In furtherance of the Project, OCIDA will pursue approval by the Town of Clay Town Board of either a zone change to I-2 for the portion of the Park that is not zoned I-2 or a PDD that encompasses the entire Park footprint to allow the type of uses OCIDA seeks for the Park.” P a g e 30 Page88 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 7. Concerns were expressed that blanket zoning provisions provide notice to future developers regarding a town's desired land use patterns, but they do not allow for public input regarding the full range of impacts a proposed project may have on the community, which is a necessary and important part of the environmental review process. Response: Some form of zone change, as discussed in the Draft SGEIS, will be required. Once that process commences, it is anticipated that there will be sufficient opportunity for public input and review through the Town of Clay process as outlined in its Zoning Code for either a Planned Development District (“PDD”) or a zone change. Furthermore, public input has been considered as part of this SGEIS. 9. A commenter noted that the residential properties that have been or will be acquired by OCIDA through voluntary purchase agreements or pursuant to EDPL will be rezoned, which will require SEQRA review through the Town of Clay. Response: All property acquisitions by OCIDA have or will comply with SEQRA. Any rezoning deemed necessary, or alternatively the development of a PDD, will be covered by OCIDA’s coordinated environmental review of the Project as the Town of Clay is an Involved Agency and has agreed to OCIDA’s role as lead agency. To that end, any rezoning or approval of a PDD by the Town of Clay will require the Clay Town Board to issue its own Findings Statement under SEQRA. Community Character 1. Construction will permanently alter the natural farm land, woods and wetlands. The resources are irretrievable. Response: OCIDA recognizes that development of the Park will result in certain irretrievable and irreversible impacts. These were evaluated in the 2013 FGEIS and again in Section 8.1 of the Draft SGEIS. The irreversible commitment of physical resources will include the conversion of approximately 400-acres of the expanded Park to building footprint and additional support facilities in support of potential advanced manufacturing uses. As explained in Chapter 8.0, the prime developable area of the Park generally consists of fields, shrub land, and some woodland areas. There are no designated agricultural districts within the Park. Residential properties may also comprise the developable area. Consistent with New York State and federal wetland policies, OCIDA’s goal for future development is to avoid, to the extent practicable, development within regulated wetland areas. A portion of the site is unencumbered by regulated wetland areas, which facilitates achievement of this goal. If wetland encroachments are necessary, minimization of impacts will be the next priority. Encroachments will require permits from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”). Permit issuance would require the replacement of wetland functions through wetland creation (on-site north of the power lines) and/or purchase of wetland credits (a wetland mitigation credit is a unit of trade used to offset ecological losses that occur in areas regulated by the USACE). See also Draft SGEIS Section 4.0 (detailing mitigation for each specific environmental resource). P a g e 31 Page89 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 2. Neighborhoods and developments have grown up around project area since it was originally conceived and while it has sat idle. The community character has changed. Response: Comment noted. This was one of the changes in circumstances since the 2013 FGEIS that was evaluated in the Draft SGEIS. See Draft SGEIS, Section 1.2.3. The area surrounding the Park and community character of the Park as it exists now was detailed in Sections 3.1 and 3.2. 3. The community will not remain intact. The project will permanently impact the character of the area. Response: To avoid or minimize potential adverse impacts to the extent practicable, the potential future development of the expanded Park will occur subject to the design features, conditions, and mitigation measures required by the Town of Clay Town and Planning Boards in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning Code. In conjunction with either a zone change or PDD approval process, OCIDA and/or the future tenant will work with the Town Board and/or Planning Board to identify specific issues or areas of concern and develop specific measures to address or alleviate such concerns to ensure the objectives of the Project are achieved while also minimizing or mitigating development related impacts on the surrounding community. See Draft SGEIS, Sections 3.2, 4.2. 4. Section 3.2 Community Character inadequately addresses the population demographics and does not adequately include describe patterns of population concentration. Response: The general population density of the surrounding area was detailed as follows [The Town of] Clay is the largest town in Onondaga County occupying approximately 48 square miles with a 2019 Census population of 59,250 people. The population of the Town has remained largely unchanged over the past two decades decreasing 0.84% since 1990. The area surrounding the Park is sparsely populated with relatively low-density residential development mostly along Caughdenoy Road and Verplank Road west of the Park, Mud Mill Road north of the Park and Burnet Road within and near the eastern boundary of the Park. See Draft SGEIS, Section 1.1.4. This has been supplemented with additional population demographics in the Final SGEIS. See Final SGEIS, Section 5.1. 5. Section 4.2.1, Community Character impacts, mentions that 3 dozen residential properties will be acquired and that homeowners will need to relocate. A development time frame needs to be prepared. Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. Once a specific tenant or tenants and a specific proposal is presented to develop the Park, a development timeframe will be prepared. At this juncture, it is OCIDA’s hope that once the Park is expanded and can accommodate a high-tech tenant in the semiconductor industry, that its long-standing efforts will be successful and development will be able to proceed in a relatively quick timeframe. P a g e 32 Page90 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 6. Section 4.2.2, Community Character mitigation, contains no discussion about why the homes need to be acquired, what the land will be used for, when this will take place, or any other alternatives that may preserve Burnett Road. Furthermore, the DGEIS does not address all closing costs, relocation, or buyers’ cost for a new home. It is entirely unreasonable for people who are involuntarily displaced to shoulder such costs. This is not mitigation. Response: Comment noted. The mitigation section is not intended to address these topics. The need for the land is discussed throughout the Draft SGEIS. See, e.g., Draft SGEIS, Section 1.1.3, 1.1.5 and 1.2.2. Alternatives are discussed in Section 2.0, specifically Alternative 2 (the Park as it was originally proposed in the 2013 FGEIS, Alternative 3 (utilizing a smaller expanded area) and Alternative 4 (considering a different location to site the Park). See Draft SGEIS, Section 2.0. OCIDA’s preference has always been and remains to come to an agreement with any landowner whose property is needed for the Project whereby the landowner is sufficiently compensated for their property and the need to move. See also Response to Eminent Domain Comment 1. To the extent eminent domain is pursued, any and all property acquired pursuant to the eminent domain process will be valued at its highest and best use at the time of any such taking consistent with the obligation to pay just compensation pursuant to the Eminent Domain Procedure Law and United States and New York Constitutions. See also Response to Eminent Domain Comment 8. Alternatives 1. Several comments were made suggesting alternative locations should be explored for the Commerce Park, including further west down Route 31, properties south of Route 31, north of the utility easement, and areas generally outside the Town of Clay, away from surrounding populated residential areas in Cicero. Response: SEQRA requires that an environmental impact statement include “a description and evaluation of the range of reasonable alternatives to the action that are feasible, considering the objectives and capabilities of the project sponsor.” 6 NYCRR § 617.9(b)(5)(v). “The purpose of requiring inclusion of reasonable alternatives to a proposed project is to aid the public and governmental bodies in assessing the relative costs and benefits of the proposal.” See Webster Assoc. v. Town of Webster, 59 N.Y.2d 220, 228 (1983). To be meaningful, such an assessment must be based on an awareness of all reasonable options other than the proposed action. The degree of detail with which each alternative must be discussed will, of course, vary with the circumstances and nature of each proposal.” Id.; see also Webster Assoc. v. Town of Webster, 59 N.Y.2d 220, 228 (1983). The regulations direct that an EIS be “analytical,” but that it need not be “encyclopedic.” 6 NYCRR § 617.9(b)(1). Here, as part of its prior environmental review of the Park, which culminated in a Final Environmental Impact Statement (“FEIS”) and Findings Statement in 2013, OCIDA considered a number of alternatives, including a no action alternative, alternative sites, alternative uses and technologies, alternative scale, timing and magnitude of development, and alternative site design and layout. See 2012 Draft GEIS, Section 2.0. P a g e 33 Page91 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 Beginning in 1991, OCIDA considered several locations for the development of an Industrial Park, including conducting a Feasibility Study at that time. Then, as part of OCIDA’s prior SEQRA review of the Park, OCIDA again considered alternatives, specifically alternative locations. Ultimately, it was concluded in 2013 that the Park was the preferred location. As explained in the Draft GEIS, as adopted in the 2013 FGEIS, The Clay Business Park site is somewhat unique from these and other industrial and business park locations in Onondaga County. As a relatively large, highly developable site that is zoned for large-scale industrial uses, the Clay Business Park provides a setting for advanced manufacturing that may require large amounts of electricity and rail for its operations. These uses cannot be easily accommodated by other sites in the region. (Section 2.2.1). The Draft GEIS, as adopted in the 2013 FGEIS, further concluded that: The Clay Business Park property affords sufficient space to develop large-scale industrial uses in excess of two million square feet, and is unique in this respect. The site is conducive to industry due to its location adjacent to the existing CSX rail line and access from NYS Route 31 with interstate access available to the east (I-81) and west (I-481). The site can accommodate large-scale electrical and water demand. Because other locations cannot readily accommodate large-scale industrial use the OCIDA is moving forward with planned development of the site to make it “shovel ready” for industrial tenants and has dismissed other locations from consideration as not meeting these same attributes and requirements. (Section 2.2.1). Ultimately, OCIDA adopted the 2013 FGEIS and issued a Findings Statement which concluded, among other things, that the Park was the preferred location for the project. As a result, the Park was created to be capable of supporting a mix of industrial and/or small commercial uses with related office space, advances state-of-the-art research, large- or small-scale manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, data management, material processing and distribution facilities in a campus like setting. This background served the basis for the alternatives analysis in the Draft SGEIS. The purpose of the Draft SGEIS was to evaluate the potential impacts of expanding the geographic footprint of the Park to make it an attractive and viable site that will bring high-tech facilities and high paying jobs to Onondaga County. In the Draft SGEIS, therefore, OCIDA revisited its prior alternatives analysis and evaluated the following: 1. No-action alternative (Draft SGEIS, Section 2.2) – The no action alternative would result in the Park remaining open space and potential habitat for common wildlife that is inaccessible and unutilized by the community until it is sold for other purposes. This alternative would avoid the potential need for to acquire lands pursuant to the EDPL to further expand the lands owned by OCIDA to support future development. 2. The Park as Considered in 2013 (Draft SGEIS, Section 2.3) – This alternative would keep the size of the Park to 340± acres, which is roughly 911± acres smaller than the currently proposed 1,250± acre expanded Project site. P a g e 34 Page92 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 3. Smaller Expansion (Draft SGEIS, Section 2.4) – A smaller expansion alternative, would allow for development on only a portion of the Project site, potentially keeping the remainder of the site in its current state, as vacant, undeveloped land or residential homes, and could reduce, or potentially avoid, the potential need to use EDPL to acquire lands. 4. Alternative Location (Draft SGEIS, Section 2.5) – Creation of a new Park at a different location, which would effectively leave the existing Park vacant as is and thus resulting in either no development at that site or a smaller development footprint. Based on this analysis, the proposed Project was deemed preferred. More specifically, expansion of the existing Park was deemed preferred over restarting a new park at an alternative location. First and foremost, the Park already exists and represents a substantial footprint of prime developable land that is appropriately zoned for industrial development. To start anew would effectively render the existing Park unusable as OCIDA’s long-standing efforts to develop the Park as intended in 2013 have proved fruitless. Further, after looking at alternative sites for the last 20 years, OCIDA has determined that there are no other viable locations in Onondaga County that meet the stated purpose of the Project, which is to bring high-tech facilities and high paying jobs to Onondaga County in furtherance of OCIDA’s mission. None of these previously considered alternative locations or those raised in the comments would be able to accommodate the large-scale industrial use the Park is promoting due to size limitations and proximity to services and necessary infrastructure. Unlike other park locations, the expanded Park can accommodate large-scale industrial tenants that cannot easily locate elsewhere in Onondaga County due to their size and space requirements and need for suitable infrastructure. To OCIDA’s knowledge, there are no other sites in Onondaga County to accommodate a developer from the semiconductor industry that contain sufficient land acreage and proximate to the necessary electric, gas, water and wastewater infrastructure. Key aspects of the Park include the following: • National Grid’s Clay Substation is located adjacent to the Park on the west side of Caughdenoy Road. This existing substation is a major hub for high-voltage bulk power transmission and the estimated Project demand of 500 MVA is within the levels that National Grid has indicated can be provided. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.4.1 & Appendix C. • The Oak Orchard Wastewater Treatment Plant is located approximately 2.5 miles west of the Park and can accommodate the estimated sanitary sewer discharges from potential development of the expanded Park. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.4.1. • The Park is bisected by a 54-inch water main OCWA has indicated that there is sufficient public water service to meet the expanded Park’s estimated water demand. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.4.1 & Appendix C. P a g e 35 Page93 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 • NYS Route 31, which is a principal arterial west of Interstate-81, is located adjacent to the Park. This provides a crucial transportation network to service prospective tenants. • An existing CSX rail line crosses the northwestern corner of the Park generally in a northeast/southwest direction. The points coupled together with the lack of other viable locations within the County to accommodate the intended scale of the Park, and OCIDA’s already substantial investment in the Park, confirm that other alternative sites are neither preferred nor viable. Notably, local development plans have consistently identified the Park as a location for industrial development expansion including the Town of Clay Northern Land Use Study (2013) and the Development Guide for Onondaga County (2010). 2. There are many abandoned properties or vacant properties (such as Great Northern Mall and Shoppingtown Mall), and other existing locations with available infrastructure, throughout the County that are available to develop that were not explored. Response: See Response to Alternatives Comment 1. 3. All the presented proposed alternatives, and additional alternatives such as an 800-900 acre alternative, were not adequately analyzed. There was no justification for each alternative, justification was without logic, and based on irrelevant factors. Response: The Draft SGEIS considered a smaller expansion alternative, which alternative would allow for development on only a portion of the Project site, potentially keeping the remainder of the site in its current state, as vacant, undeveloped land or residential homes, and could reduce, or potentially avoid, the potential need to use the EDPL to acquire lands. See Draft SGEIS, Section 2.4. This alternative was fully evaluated. Specifically, it compared the potential impacts to the Project and also discussed limitations of the alternative. Ultimately, it concluded that the “smaller expansion alternative does not maximize the development potential of the Park and does not expand options for avoiding and mitigating potential adverse environmental impacts” and is therefore “not an acceptable option.” See also Response to Alternatives Comment 1. 4. There are smaller alternatives that don’t involve eminent domain that can be done. OCIDA can exercise the smaller alternatives, it simply doesn’t want to. Response: See Response to Alternatives Comments 1 & 3. OCIDA did consider a smaller development alternative in both the 2013 FGEIS and in the Draft SGEIS. In both instances, it was determined that the smaller expansion alternative does not maximize the development potential of the Park and does not expand options for avoiding and mitigating potential adverse environmental impacts. See Draft SGEIS, Section 2.4. P a g e 36 Page94 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 5. It is inappropriate in an environmental impact statement to weigh economic impacts, particularly in the alternatives sections 2.1, 2.2. The definition of ‘environment’ in 6 NYCRR § 617.2 does not include economic impact. Response: Alternatives sections 2.1 and 2.2 do not purport to weigh the economic benefit of the Project but merely notes the economic impact of certain alternatives vis-à-vis the Project. As detailed in the SEQR Handbook (p. 147): It is not the intention of SEQR for environmental factors to be the sole consideration in agency decision-making. The purpose of SEQR is to ensure that the environmental impacts of an action are weighed and balanced with social, economic, and other considerations so that a suitable balance of social, economic, and environmental factors may be incorporated in the planning and decision- making processes of state, regional, and local agencies. In accordance with SEQRA, after this Final SGEIS is completed, OCIDA will weigh both economic impacts as well as any adverse environmental impacts that have not been avoided, minimized or mitigated. 6. The alternative of building the utility substation at another location was not analyzed. Response: The National Grid electrical substation already exists, which is one of the reasons why the Park is an ideal location for the semi-conductor industry. Building an alternative substation is not an appropriate alternative based on the purpose and need of this Project. To the extent that the commenter meant to imply that other locations were suitable for future development because OCIDA could explore building another substation elsewhere, such an alternative is outside of OCIDA’s jurisdiction or control. OCIDA does not build, own, or maintain power substations. Moreover, OCIDA would note that a key factor in locating a substation is location in proximity to existing transmission lines and, here the existing National Grid substation is in close proximity to the NYPA and National Grid transmission lines. 7. The OCIDA’s current level of investment should not be used as a reason for preference of a certain alternative. Response: The alternatives analysis and selection of the preferred alternative is based on the comparison of potential environmental impacts and existence of any limitations as enumerated in Section 2 of the Draft SGEIS. OCIDA’s current level of investment was not used as a criterion for comparing alternatives to identify a preferred alternative for this Project. 8. The fact that technical studies are becoming outdated should not be a basis for preference of one alternative over another (p. ES4). Response: Comment noted. The No Action Alternative was fully evaluated in the Draft SGEIS Section 2.2 wherein it was determined not to be preferred. As detailed therein, the no action alternative would adversely affect Onondaga County’s ability to remain competitive in attracting large-scale industries to Central New York and would preclude potentially beneficial economic impacts associated with the Project, including an increase in employment opportunities and enhanced tax revenues. Also, as P a g e 37 Page95 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 previously disclosed in the 2013 FGEIS (Draft Section 2.1), current investment in the site may be lost with the no action alternative, as site conditions change over time. The no action alternative would also preclude a comprehensive plan of development that includes measures to avoid and minimize impacts to ecological resources versus potential piecemeal, and uncoordinated separate developments that would not consider the larger area that the Park encompasses. OCIDA also is not relying on the age of any technical studies as a criterion for comparing alternatives to identify a preferred alternative for this Project. 9. Brownfield alternatives were not suggested in the EIS. Brownfield alternatives should be analyzed. Response: See Response to Alternatives Comment 1. There are no brownfield sites within Onondaga County that would be appropriate for this Project. The current brownfields within Onondaga County do not offer the needed acreage, utility capacities, or transportation connectivity to adequately accommodate the proposed development. 10. A comprehensive plan for the area would be ideal, with development, forever wild, and educational/nature park alternatives to be equally considered. Response: Comment noted. The whole purpose of the Project is to facilitate a comprehensive plan of development that includes measures to avoid and minimize impacts to ecological resources versus potential piecemeal, and uncoordinated separate developments that would not consider the larger area that the Park encompasses and also incorporate greenspace and other preservation areas as appropriate and feasible. 11. The wetlands will remain undisturbed/undeveloped regardless of the size of the development. A smaller sized park will not necessarily cause greater wetlands disturbance. Decreasing the size of the park will not circumvent the need for NYSDEC and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers wetlands regulations. Response: See Response to Alternative Comment 4, Community Character Comment 1. A smaller sized Park could result in greater wetland disturbance as the developable area would be smaller. As a result, the acreage needed for development could encroach on resources, such as wetlands, which would otherwise be avoided through a larger sized park footprint. The need for NYSDEC and USACE permits would be determined once a conceptual plan for a specific development is available, regardless of the size of the Park. 12. The greenspace and buffering from environmental receptors are also a function of NYSDEC/USACE regulations as well as local planning and zoning ordinances (2.3.3). Response: Comment noted. 13. Alternatives to acquiring the property through eminent domain have never been discussed. Response: In the first instance, eminent domain is not a foregone conclusion. See Response to Eminent Domain Comment 1. Irrespective, the Draft SGEIS does consider alternatives that would not require P a g e 38 Page96 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 eminent domain, including the No-Action Alternative (Section 2.2), the Park as Considered in the 2013 FGEIS (Section 2.3), a smaller expansion (Section 2.4) and development at another location (Section 2.5). 14. The alternative of transmitting the power from the substation to downstate should be explored. Response: See Response to Alternatives Comment 6. 15. A comment was made that a thorough review of all the alternatives has been done. Response: Comment noted. Ecological Resources 1. There were general statements that the Park would cause contamination of ecological resources, and that the environmental impacts were not considered adequately. Response: Comment noted. Potential environmental impacts, including to air, water and land resources were evaluated in the Draft SGEIS. Impacts on water resources are evaluated in section 4.6, air resources in section 4.7, and ecological resources in section 4.8. 2. There were general statements that the increase in cars and trucks as a result of the development would cause contamination of land. Response: See Response to Ecological Resources Comment 1; Response to Air Resources Comment 2; Response to Water Resources Comment 2. 3. Comments were made that the pollution generated from advanced manufacturing facilities that would eventually be located at the Park would impact watersheds, rivers, and other water bodies, including the Oneida Lake Watershed. Response: See Response to Ecological Resources Comment 1, Response to Water Resources Comment 1. The impact analysis and potential mitigation measures detailed in the Draft SGEIS, specifically Section 4.6, include measures to prevent adverse impacts on local water resources, including the Oneida Lake Watershed. Potential air and solid waste impacts are also addressed. See Draft SGEIS, Sections 4.7, 10.0. While a modern industrial park may create air emissions as well as solid and hazardous waste associated with vehicles and/or manufacturing processes, environmental laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local level are in place to minimize these risks during Park construction and operation. All future industrial development will be subject to applicable air emission permitting under NYSDEC. Facilities locating within the Park will also have to meet air emission permit requirements designed to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (“NAAQS”) and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.7. For purposes of minimizing Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) emissions, future tenants will be encouraged to promote green infrastructure and energy efficiency (Section 9.0) and, to the extent feasible, use renewable forms of energy to power operations. P a g e 39 Page97 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 Solid waste management will be consistent with goals established by the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (“OCRRA”). See Draft SGEIS, Section 10.1. It is anticipated that a Project site developer will institute measures to reduce solid waste generation, reuse materials (where possible), and institute recycling measures. These “best-management” practices are cost-effective alternatives to offsite disposal. Future development and operations within the Park will also be required to comply with Chapter 194 of the Town’s Solid Waste Code. Additionally, hazardous waste that is generated, treated, and stored by the Park will be controlled by permits and regulations administered by NYSDEC and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”), under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”). See Draft SGEIS, Section 10.2. Off-site disposal of hazardous waste would be coordinated with a licensed hazardous waste hauler and one or more permitted treatment/disposal facilities. 4. General concerns were expressed regarding the adequacy of the identification of wetlands and the assessment of impacts to the wetlands. Mitigation cannot be determined because the developer is unknown. Wetlands have not been field verified. Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. Wetlands were identified using published maps widely used and relied upon by state and federal agencies, including NYSDEC. Additional information from prior wetlands delineations were included in the 2013 FGEIS. Due to the expectation that development will occur within the Prime Developable Area, impacts to wetlands are not anticipated. Once there is a specific development proposal, field reconnaissance, and if necessary, delineation, based on a conceptual plan for a specific development, will confirm the regulated status of wetland areas potentially impacted, if any and mitigation will be addressed as need be. 5. There are sensitive receptors in the community, such as children, nursing homes, churches, and parks, that will be impacted by the air pollution and water pollution that have not been mentioned. Response: Potentially sensitive receptors within 2,500 feet of the project were identified. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.12. See also Response to Air Resources Comments 1 & 2, Response to Water Resources Comments 1 & 2. 6. General comments were expressed that the environmental impacts of road improvements, including widening, were not adequately addressed. Response: The roadway improvements area of potential effects are considered, and their impacts are addressed for each individual resource area within their respective sections in the Draft SGEIS, 3.0 Environmental Setting and 4.0 Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation. This approach adequately satisfies SEQRA. A specific example of where the proposed roadway improvements’ potential environmental impacts were considered and described is within Section 3.6.2 Surface Water under Proposed Utility Line Routes and Roadway Improvements. P a g e 40 Page98 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 7. Semiconductor plants are sensitive to seismic shocks. Very large buildings built in wetlands or muddy terrain will shift or sink. An example is Cicero High School. Response: The expectation is that development will occur within the Prime Developable Area, accordingly OCIDA does not anticipate large buildings will be constructed in a wetland. Further, the expanded Park is in a seismically stable zone. The United States Geological Survey (“USGS”) produced a 2014 Seismic Hazard Map for New York State showing the site within a zone that has a 2% probability of exceeding a spectral acceleration (i.e., ground movement) of 8-10% gravity. This seismic risk zone is the second lowest of six zones in the State. There is an existing geotechnical report for the site that included an evaluation of soil types. It is fully expected that any future developer will consider the soil types and seismic risk probability during their foundation design. See Draft SGEIS, Section 3.5. 8. The water bodies referenced in the EIS- Young’s Creek, Oneida River Basin, Oneida River basin tributaries- are not classified correctly. Response: The water bodies referenced in the Draft SGEIS were identified using both the New York Stream Classification Map (see Draft SGEIS, Fig. 3.6) and the NYSDEC Environmental Resource Mapper, which correlate with 6 CRR-NY X B 14 899. In the northern portion of the Site, Youngs Creek was identified as a tributary to Oneida River and has a classification of C (6 CRR-NY 899-10). The other classified streams on site were identified as tributaries to Oneida River as well and are also class C waters (6 CRR-NY 899- 10). 9. Groundwater displacement from construction was not addressed. Response: Groundwater impacts from construction were addressed. See Draft SGEIS. Section 4.6.1. As discussed, shallow groundwater conditions will be considered during the site design/construction and may require engineering controls or mitigation. This was also indicated in the 2013 FGEIS. Potable water at the Park will be derived from an existing OCWA waterline and groundwater will not be needed. Therefore, future site operations are not anticipated to impact long-term groundwater quantity. Furthermore, it is anticipated that standard best engineering practices will be employed by any future tenant(s) to minimize any changes to existing topography and vegetative cover, which will minimize any related impacts to drainage and water quality. 10. Concerns were raised that environmental impacts to neighborhoods outside of the Burnet Road residents were not considered. Response: Impacts to sensitive receptors/resources and the surrounding neighborhoods, including residences located near the Park were evaluated for each resource area as required by SEQRA. Additionally, in conjunction with either a zone change or PDD approval process, OCIDA and/or a future tenant will work with the Town Board and/or Planning Board to identify specific issues or areas of concern and develop specific measures to address or alleviate such concerns to ensure the objectives of the Project are achieved while also minimizing or mitigating development related impacts on the surrounding community. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.2. P a g e 41 Page99 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 11. The EIS states that 626 acres are prime agricultural land. Prime agricultural land should not be used for industrial purposes. Response: Comment noted. No designated Agricultural Districts exist on the project site and the closest Agricultural District is approximately one-mile northwest (Onondaga County Agricultural Districts, 20192). Although the property currently has only limited agricultural use, future development as a business park/manufacturing site will reduce the availability of suitable agricultural soils. 12. Costs associated with cleanup and land recovery have not been built into the analysis. Greenfields should be valued higher than the cost to revert it to its natural state. Response: Comment noted. See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 8. 13. The EIS does not identify where the existing habitat tracts are located and whether they are restricted to wetlands or whether they are in other locations within the park (2.3.2). Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. It is impracticable to predict the locations of the habitat tracts that will be maintained or retained until a conceptual plan for a specific development is available. Once a conceptual plan is developed, as need be, the habitat tracts will be identified and will include both wetland and non-wetland areas of the Park. 14. The wetlands will remain undisturbed/undeveloped regardless of the size of the development. A smaller sized park will not necessarily cause greater wetlands disturbance. Decreasing the size of the park will not circumvent the need for NYSDEC and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers wetlands regulations. Response: See Response to Alternatives Comment 11. If a specific development proposal is made that will impact wetlands on the Project site, the project sponsor will be required to comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to wetlands. 15. Section 3.8.1 states that actual boundaries of the NWI wetlands may differ from the time the imagery maps were created and provides reasons for the discrepancies, however, the reasons do not adequately discuss ecological succession and its importance, and does not address impacts to those areas. Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. The Draft SGEIS included a wetlands evaluation for the expanded Park area of the Project site that consisted of an review of state and federal agency resource information maps, soils descriptions, aerial photos, and a delineation report prepared by Terrestrial Environmental Specialists, Inc. (“TES”) in 2013. This provided an understanding of the potential nature and extent of wetlands on the Project site. At the time that there is a specific development proposal for the Park, field reconnaissance, including a wetland delineation and soil samples may be necessary to determine the presence of any wetlands, their precise wetland boundaries, and whether there is any connection to a jurisdictional waterway. See Draft SGEIS, Sections 3.8.1 and 4.8.1. Ecological succession is inferred. P a g e 42 Page100 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 16. General statements were made that there are threatened and endangered species, or habitat or those species present on the site. Mitigation of those impacts are not discussed. Response: Mitigation of impacts on threatened and endangered species and/or habitat is discussed in Section 4.8.4 of the Draft SGEIS. Section 4.8.4 identifies specific measures for those species that were previously identified as being in the vicinity of the Park, as well as those species which have potential habitat within the Park or in its vicinity. 17. There is no concrete plan, therefore the mitigation described addressing the environmental impacts of a project this size on the air, water, wildlife and ecosystem is inadequate. Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. 18. Since there is no concrete plan, there is no identification of responsibilities when irreversible environmental impacts take place. Response: Comment noted. See also Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. 19. Surveys of rare, threatened and endangered plants and wildlife should be required prior to development. Response: There are no critical environmental areas or significant natural communities within or in the vicinity of the project area. Based on the available resources reviewed, there are no threatened and endangered animal species identified by the NYSDEC New York Natural Heritage Program (“NYNHP”) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“USFWS”) known to inhabit or frequent the Project site. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.8.4. Future site development activities, including utility line construction and roadway improvements, will be monitored for any occurrence of the identified potential threatened, endangered, or species of special concern, including the Sedge wren, Eastern massasauga, Indiana bat, Osprey, and Sharp-shinned hawk to ensure that construction activities will avoid any direct harm to these listed species. Additionally, the following USFWS recommendations, which restrict and/or prohibit incompatible construction practices will be followed, if any potential habitat/species is recognized through site reconnaissance. Additional coordination with NYSDEC will also be made prior to the commencement of development activities for concurrence and further guidance, as wildlife/habitat survey(s) may be required (i.e., a grassland breeding bird survey). See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.8.4. 20. There is no post-development monitoring efforts identified to ensure wetlands and floodplains are not impacted and that mitigation is not required. Post-development monitoring should be made public. Response: Due to the expectation that future development will occur in the Prime Developable Area, impacts to wetlands are not anticipated. To the extent that a specific development proposal is made, post- development monitoring will be considered and required if need be, in consultation with the NYSDEC and project-related permitting. See also Response to Community Character Comment 1, Ecological Resources Comment 4. P a g e 43 Page101 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 There are no FEMA mapped floodplains within the Park. See also Response to Stormwater/Drainage/Flooding Comment 5. Stormwater/Drainage/Flooding 1. Stormwater impacts were not adequately addressed. Stormwater volume and pollutant loads are not identified. Response: It is anticipated that coverage under State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“SPDES”) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity, GP-0-20-001 (“SPDES Construction GP”) would be required. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (“SWPPP”) would identify best practices and standards for erosion and sediment control incorporating engineering standards developed by the NYSDEC (2016). These practices may include engineering controls, such as silt fences, hay bales, geofabric installation, stormwater retention, stabilized construction entrances, check dams, and infiltration basins. A stormwater modeling and analysis component of the SWPPP would also be required to reflect pre- and post-construction conditions and would include volume calculations. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.6.3. See also Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. 2. The entire site should be included in the MS4. It is currently not included. Response: The entire site is not included in a designated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4). See Draft SGEIS, Section 3.6.3. Although the Town of Clay and the Town of Cicero are both designated MS4s, the Site is not located within either of the designated MS4 boundaries. See NYSDEC Stormwater Interactive Map (https://gisservices.dec.ny.gov/gis/stormwater/; accessed June 15, 2021). The MS4 boundaries are immediately south and east of the site. As part of the SPDES Construction GP and SWPPP, which is an anticipated requirement of future development at the Park, a MS4 SWPPP Acceptance Form from the Town of Clay and/or Town of Cicero may be required, depending on the off-site locations of the stormwater discharges. 3. The impacts to neighborhoods from the many acres of paved surfaces was not addressed. Response: Stormwater impacts, and potential mitigation measures were addressed. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.6.3. Onsite impervious surfaces will be addressed through an anticipated SPDES Construction General Permit and associated SWPPP. All stormwater will be appropriately managed to ensure any off- site discharge is properly managed and does not negatively impact neighboring properties. 4. Stormwater impacts to the receiving waters of Young’s Creek, Oneida River, Oneida Lake and Lake Ontario are not addressed. Response: See Response to Stormwater/Drainage/Floodplain Comment 1. Any potential impacts to the receiving waters would be addressed in the SWPPP. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.6.3. P a g e 44 Page102 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 5. Floodplains must be delineated. Response: As detailed in Section 3.6 of the Draft SGEIS, there are no FEMA mapped floodplains or Special Flood Hazard Areas within the Park. The Park lies entirely within FEMA flood zone X, which is an area of minimal flood hazard. A copy of the Federal Emergency Management Area (“FEMA”) Floodplain Changes in Onondaga County (2016) Map from the Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency was reviewed and is included as Appendix A of the Draft SGEIS. The map depicts the floodplain boundaries referenced throughout the document. Solid and Hazardous Waste 1. Concerns were raised on how water waste and solid waste will be handled and where it will be disposed. Will it stay in the County or be shipped elsewhere? Response: It is anticipated that wastewater would be handled by the Oak Orchard Waste Water Treatment Plant (“WWTP”). Future operations would most likely include one or more wastewater treatment facilities on site at the Park that would provide pretreatment of wastewater prior to discharge into local sewers. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.4.1. Additionally, management and disposal of solid waste will be consistent with the goals established by OCRRA in its September 2016 Solid Waste Management Plan Update. See Draft SGEIS, Section 10.0. It is anticipated that the Town of Clay will incorporate solid waste management requirements (including reuse and recycling measures) into any zoning and land use approvals issued to a future tenant. These “best- management” practices are cost effective alternatives to offsite disposal. It is anticipated that local haulers will provide adequate services to the Park, as is currently being provided to other businesses and industrial users in the County. At this time, it is unknown as to where the future hauler would transport the waste material, as a hauler has not yet been selected. 2. Concerns were expressed about the potential hazardous materials that are used to manufacture the chips in a semiconductor facility. Do those materials include: hydrochloric acid, metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead), volatile solvents (methyl chloroform, toluene, benzene, acetone, trichloroethylene), toxic gases (arsine)? Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15, Solid and Hazardous Waste Comment 1. Various types of hazardous materials may be produced a result of the potential manufacturing activities that could take place at the proposed expanded Park. Hazardous waste could be in solid, liquid or gaseous forms and is considered hazardous because of its physical characteristics or the process that generated the waste. Potential waste streams may include solvent wastes, isopropyl alcohol, acids, hydrogen fluoride, ethylene glycol, chlorine, wastewater sludge, metal slurries, and metal plating wastes. Generation of waste products has the potential to create a small to moderate impact if not handled properly and in accordance with State and Federal regulations. However, any such impacts will be mitigated through the use of engineering controls, staff training, best-management practices, and regulatory compliance with State/Federal permits, laws and regulations will be instituted. Hazardous waste that is generated, treated, and stored is controlled by permits and regulations administered by NYSDEC and USEPA, under the RCRA. Off-site disposal of hazardous waste would be coordinated with a licensed hazardous waste hauler P a g e 45 Page103 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 and one or more permitted treatment/disposal facilities. Permitted facilities in New York State that accept hazardous waste include Chemical Waste Management - Model City (Niagara County) and Durez Corporation (Niagara County). Alternatively, hazardous waste may be transported out-of-state using private vendors. 3. There were general comments and concerns regarding the negative impacts of solid and/or hazarded waste that is generated from the Park. Who will have responsibility for clean ups? Response: See Response to Ecological Resources Comment 3. With respect to potential spills, federal and state law require the spiller, or responsible party, to notify government agencies and to contain, clean up, and dispose of any spilled/contaminated material in order to correct any environmental damage. NYSDEC can provide additional resources to local agencies during emergencies and will remain involved if continued cleanup of the environment is required. Continued cleanup is the responsibility of the spiller and is required if contamination and environmental damage remain after the initial containment and recovery. Water Resources 1. There were general statements that the Park would cause contamination of water and that the environmental impacts were not considered adequately. Response: Comment noted. Potential environmental impacts to water resources were evaluated in the Draft SGEIS in Section 4.6. The location and extent of any temporary or permanent measures to address or control surface water will be determined at the engineering design phase of tenant development. Implementation of these measures may require authorization under a United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Nationwide Permit, which would likely be determined during and/or after the engineering design phase. Any other local, state, and/or federal regulatory requirements would also be determined at that time. Maintaining vegetated buffer areas and re-vegetating disturbed areas as soon as practicable along the periphery of the Park and internally alongside wetlands and other surface features will help control stormwater runoff and fugitive dust from moving off-site. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.7. In compliance with State water quality and stormwater management regulations, future development will require a complete detailed Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan prior to any construction. See Draft SGEIS, Section 6.1. 2. There were general statements that the increase in cars and trucks as a result of the development would cause contamination of water. Response: See Response to Comment Ecological Resources 1. Impacts resulting from vehicles were assessed on water resources in the Draft SGEIS. Prior to any construction activities, a SWPPP and SPDES Construction Permit with provisions to address potential concerns associated with accidental spills or leaks from construction equipment will be prepared. Included will be controls for vehicle refueling, maintenance, equipment inspections, spill response, and storage of petroleum products. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.6. P a g e 46 Page104 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 3. The acreage of planned or estimated impervious surfaces needs to be stated (4.6.2). Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. The estimated impervious surface acreage at the Park cannot be determined, as a conceptual plan for a specific development does not currently exist. The acreage of planned impervious surface will be analyzed once a development has been proposed and a conceptual site plan is made available. 4. The statement in Section 4.6.2, “because surface water drainage is primarily influenced by slope and soil properties, and these two factors will be largely unchanged from the original conditions following site development, no significant impacts to surface water are expected” is misleading. Surficial permeability (soil/ground cover, pavement, or other improvements such as roofs and landscaped/hardscaped areas) is the predominant factor. Slope determines velocity with determines flow (Volume/Time). Response: New York State stormwater design standards require the post development rate of runoff (volume/time) to be less than or equal to the pre-development runoff rate at each discrete discharge point. The development plans will have to meet the New York State standards to obtain permits and to be consistent with the Draft SGEIS with respect to potential environmental impacts. Some amount of natural ground cover will be replaced by impervious surfaces (e.g. roads, parking lots and building roofs). Stormwater detention features (ponds) are used to offset the increase in the rate of runoff from impervious surfaces. Any development that falls into a defined industrial category will also be required to obtain coverage under the New York State multi-sector general permit or obtain a site specific SPDES discharge permit. These permits place limits on specific contaminants in runoff discharges to surface waters. The location and extent of any temporary or permanent measures to address or control surface water will be determined at the engineering design phase of tenant development. Implementation of these measures may require authorization under a United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Nationwide Permit, which would likely be determined during and/or after the engineering design phase. Any other local, state, and/or federal regulatory requirements would also be determined at that time. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.6. Maintaining vegetated buffer areas and re-vegetating disturbed areas as soon as practicable along the periphery of the Park and internally alongside wetlands and other surface features will help control stormwater runoff and fugitive dust from moving off-site. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.7. In compliance with State water quality and stormwater management regulations, future development will require a complete detailed Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan prior to any construction. See Draft SGEIS, Section 6.1. 5. General concerns were raised about the adequacy of the assessment of water resources at the site, including the wetland inventory, classification of streams. Response: The Draft SGEIS in conjunction with the 2013 FGEIS adequately evaluates impacts on water resources for the Park. See Draft SGEIS, Sections 3.6 and 4.6. See also Response to Water Resources Comment 1, Ecological Resources, Comments 4 & 15. P a g e 47 Page105 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 6. The EIS does not address a plan to prevent pollution, including from leaking underground storage tanks, from impacting water resources. Response: Section 4.6 of the Draft SGEIS addresses pollution prevention. As discussed in that section, it is anticipated that there will be a SWPPP and SPDES Construction Permit to address potential concerns associated with accidental spills or leaks from construction equipment. Included will be controls for vehicle refueling, maintenance, equipment inspections, spill response, as well as storage of petroleum products. A Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (“SPCC”) Plan and/or a NYSDEC Petroleum Bulk Storage (“PBS”) Registration may also be required if site development and/or operations are deemed regulated. The SPCC Plan would address the potential for minor accidental spills or leaks from construction equipment as well as any on-site PBS tanks or containers. The plan would also include provisions for inspections, secondary containment, equipment refueling practices, and spill response. 7. The EIS does not address the potential new use or the additional use of groundwater, and the potential for the project to introduce contaminants to the groundwater. Response: It is not expected that on site groundwater will be used as a water source, since an on-site OCWA water main can serve the Park. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.6.1. However, potential development at the expanded Park could create up to 4,000 jobs, which could increase demand for housing, and require new residential construction spread throughout the Syracuse Metropolitan Statistical Area for future employees. Additional drinking water supplies, some of which may be from groundwater sources, are likely. This could present a relatively small, localized impact on groundwater availability, which was evaluated. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.6.1. See also Response to Water Resources, Comment 1. 8. The EIS does not quantify the increase in pollution to soil and water. This must be made public prior to project approval. Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. Once there is a specific development proposal for the Park, the existence and exact quantification of potential impacts will be quantified and made public in accordance with local and state permitting requirements. Air Resources and Climate 1. General statements were made regarding impacts to air and air contamination from the manufacturing, including air impacts from construction. Response: Comment noted. The potential impacts to air resources from construction and operation of future development are addressed in Section 4.7 of the Draft SGEIS. 2. There were general statements that the increase in cars and trucks as a result of the development would cause contamination of air. Response: See Response to Air Resources Comment 1. Potential impacts from vehicles on air resources were evaluated in the Draft SGEIS. While increases in traffic volumes are anticipated from the Park development, the mitigation (road and intersection improvements) proposed in the Draft SGEIS will allow traffic flow to be maintained with minimal change in corridor travel time speeds or delays (queuing of vehicles) at signalized intersections within the studied transportation network. The mitigation proposed for P a g e 48 Page106 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 the Project site will allow for vehicular flow at lower emission levels compared to a congested transportation network that has not had the proposed transportation mitigation implemented. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.7. 3. There is no business or tenant. It is impossible to issue an air permit without a business or tenant. The project however, may require a permit. Response: The commenter is correct that an air permit may be required for future development of the Park. As noted in the 2013 FGEIS and section 4.7 of the Draft SGEIS, all future industrial development will be subject to applicable air emission permitting under the regulatory oversight of the NYSDEC. As this is a generic EIS, the commenter is correct that there is no current business or tenant for the Park. Once there is a specific development proposal for the Park, OCIDA will require that the proposed developer secure a NYSDEC air permit, as necessary in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations. The purpose of NYSDEC’s air permit program is to “maintain a reasonable degree of purity of the air resources of the state, which shall be consistent with the public health and welfare and the public enjoyment thereof, the industrial development of the state, the propagation and protection of flora and fauna, and the protection of physical property and other resources, and to that end to require the use of all available practical and reasonable methods to prevent and control air pollution.” It is anticipated that as part of any required air permitting that NYSDEC will impose, as appropriate, permit conditions to implement emission control equipment and other operating parameter and conditions, which any prospective tenant will be required to abide by to meet the program objectives. 4. How much greenhouse gas (“GHG”) will be directly and/or indirectly produced due to this development? Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. Based on the representative GHG emission estimates for a generic semiconductor manufacturing operation, GHG emissions from the expanded Park were detailed in the Draft SGEIS. As detailed in Section 4.7.2, GHG emissions from future development could include the following: • Direct GHG emissions associated with natural gas and fuel oil combustion in boilers, thermal incinerators and other miscellaneous natural gas-fired sources • Carbon dioxide emissions from the oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the expected use of liquid chemicals • Specialty gases used in the manufacturing process, including fluorinated and chlorinated GHGs. • Indirect (upstream) GHG emissions from the import of natural gas and fuel oil Potential direct annual GHG emissions at the expanded Park could range from 150,000 metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) to 350,000 MTCO2e. Approximately 10-15% of these GHG emissions are expected to result from the use of specialty gases including nitrogen trifluoride and sulfur hexafluoride, which have 20-year global warming potentials (GWP) of 12,800 and 16,300, respectively. Indirect (upstream) potential annual GHG emissions from the import of fossil fuels could range from 150,000 MTCO2e to 250,000 MTCO2e. In general, OCIDA will take a proactive approach to addressing sustainability, climate change and GHG P a g e 49 Page107 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 Reduction and seek to reduce GHG emissions. This approach may include the following: • Working with future developers to develop process improvements, including those that reduce GHG emissions by eliminating the use of the GHGs with higher Global Warming Potential (GWPs) • Promoting goals to improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption • Implementing co-pollutant reduction measures (air emission controls) • Promoting the use of a vehicle fleet that includes hybrid and electric vehicles. 5. A comment expressed concerns that ammonia may be used in chip manufacturing, and if so, how it impacts air emissions, and how those impacts will be mitigated? Response: Comment noted. The potential for ammonia and mitigation options is discussed in the Draft SGEIS at Section 4.7.3. It is anticipated that ammonia will be addressed as part of any NYSDEC-issued air permit for future development. 6. The climate in New York is not suited to advanced manufacturing, other states are more suitable which is why they are choosing to locate elsewhere. Response: Comment noted. New York State has been and continues to be at the forefront of advanced manufacturing. The State has a long history of advanced manufacturing companies. Advanced manufacturing companies continue to locate, operate and expand in the State due to its workforce and utility infrastructure. Indeed, high tech industries have recently chosen to develop manufacturing capacity in upstate New York including Cree in Marcy, NY and GlobalFoundries in Malta, NY. GlobalFoundries has invested $15 billion in upstate New York development in the last decade and recently announced they are relocating their headquarters from California to Malta. 7. There were general comments that the project is not in conformance with the latest trends to “go green”, including NY State and Federal regulatory mandates and climate change policies. Response: Climate change, specifically the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (“CLCPA”), is addressed in the Draft SGEIS at Section 3.7.2 and 4.7.2. All future industrial development will be subject to applicable air emission permitting under NYSDEC. Such an application will be required to be submitted to NYSDEC who will, in turn, review the application in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, and impose appropriate permit conditions. NYSDEC will also undertake a review of the potential development’s GHG emissions under the CLCPA. With respect to “green” building design, there are no New York State or Federal initiatives that mandate the application of green building practices or technologies. Rather, there are minimum energy efficiency standards set for design. Section 9 of the Draft SGEIS specifically identifies and references New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”), New York State Executive Order 111, Energy Star, OCIDA Promotions and Incentives, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (“USGBC”) as applicable Federal, State, and Local entities with initiatives that promote and reward energy efficiency and “green” building opportunities. It also specifically discusses the benefit of implementation of energy efficient technologies relative to the manufacturing sector as well as industry partnership P a g e 50 Page108 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 challenges and achievements that are targeted for manufacturing. Rewards and recognition are available for manufacturers that achieve their energy reduction and environmental improvement goals. Cultural Resources 1. Concern was raised that numerous NYS Museum and SHPO identified archaeological sites located within one mile of the project site and area of utility improvements. Response: Impacts on cultural resources as well as mitigation measures are fully discussed in Section 4.9 of the Draft SGEIS. As disclosed in Section 4.9, State Historic Preservation Office (“SHPO”) is an involved agency and OCIDA will follow their recommendations with regard to any further evaluation of cultural and archeological resources. Eminent Domain 1. There were several comments against the potential use of eminent domain for the purposes of acquiring land for a private purposes. Response: Comment noted. Eminent domain will only be used as a last resort and its exercise will be pursuant to the New York Eminent Domain Procedure Law. OCIDA’s preference has always been and remains to come to an agreement with any landowner whose property is needed for the Project whereby the landowner is fully compensated for whatever property is acquired. See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 8. 2. There were several comments against the potential use of eminent domain for the purposes of acquiring land without a clear project or proposed developer in mind. Response: See Response to Eminent Domain Comment 1. 3. Residents of Burnet Road expressed no desire to move from their homes. The threat of eminent domain is generally being abused, including to motivate residents to sell below market value. Response: See Response to Eminent Domain Comment 1. 4. OCIDA is an independent public benefit corporation that does not have the authority to use eminent domain. Response: Comment noted. Industrial Development Agencies in general, and OCIDA in particular, possesses the power of eminent domain pursuant to General Municipal Law (“GML”) §§§ 852, 858, and 895. Specifically, GML § 858(4) authorizes industrial development agencies, …to acquire by purchase, grant, lease, gift, pursuant to the provisions of the eminent domain procedure law, or otherwise and to use, real property or rights or easement therein necessary for its corporate purposes… (emphasis added) P a g e 51 Page109 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 Numerous judicial decisions have confirmed industrial development agencies’ power of eminent domain. See, e.g., Kaufmann’s Carousel, Inc. v City of Syracuse Indus. Dev Agency, 301 A.D.2d 292, 299 (4th Dep’t. 2002), lv denied 99 NY2d 508 (2003); Matter of Northeast Parent & Child Soc’y v. City of Schenectady Indus. Dev. Agency, 114 A.D.2d 741,742 (3rd Dep’t. 1985). See also Response to Purpose and Need Comment 8. 5. Why is eminent domain necessary since there is enough room to buffer the proposed site from the neighbors? Response: The expanded footprint is necessary to accomplish the stated purpose of the Project. See Draft SGEIS, Section 1.1.1, 1.1.2, & 1.1.3. There is insufficient room to buffer the anticipated development of the site from the residents of Burnet Road. Even if future development could be achieved without expanding the Park to include the residences on Burnet Road, it would likely result in significant environmental impacts (e.g., visual and noise) to the remaining residents and would reduce the size of open greenspace incorporated into any development design and potentially cause greater wetlands disturbance. Eminent domain will only be used as a last resort and its exercise will be pursuant to the New York Eminent Domain Procedure Law. OCIDA’s preference has always been and remains to come to an agreement with any landowner whose property is needed for the Project whereby the landowner is fully compensated for whatever property is acquired. See also Response to Purpose and Need Comment 8. 6. General questions and comments were made regarding the procedures and regulatory requirements, including timing, under Eminent Domain Procedure Law. Response: Eminent domain will only be used as a last resort and its exercise will be pursuant to the New York Eminent Domain Procedure Law. OCIDA’s preference has always been and remains to come to an agreement with any landowner whose property is needed for the Project whereby the landowner is fully compensated for whatever property is acquired. See also Response to Purpose and Need Comment 8. 7. A question was raised whether OCIDA is acquiring the Burnet Road residences only for purposes of acquiring Burnett Road as an access road. Response: OCIDA is acquiring the residences on Burnet Road in order to expand the Park. Until such time as there is a specific tenant or tenants, the actual development of the Park, including location of access roads, etc., has not been determined. 8. Greenfields should be valued higher than the cost to revert it to its natural state. Response: Any and all property acquired pursuant to the eminent domain process will be valued at its highest and best use at the time of any such taking consistent with the obligation to pay just compensation pursuant to the Eminent Domain Procedure Law and United States and New York Constitutions. See also Response to Purpose and Need Comment 8. 9. Concerns were raised regarding taxpayer obligations to pay legal fees and possible settlements should the residents decide to litigate. Response: Comment noted. Any such litigation is governed by the provisions of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law. See also Response to Purpose and Need Comment 8. P a g e 52 Page110 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 10. One commenter expressed their opinion that eminent domain would trigger SEQRA. Response: Comment noted. Pursuant to the Eminent Domain Procedure Law and SEQRA, SEQRA will apply if, and when, OCIDA must exercise its eminent domain authority. As such, this SEQRA review of the Park expansion considers the potential environmental impacts of that possible future action by OCIDA. Transportation 1. General statements were made that the area cannot handle the increased traffic associated with the project. Response: The Traffic Impact Study (TIS) describes and analyzes both the existing and future traffic conditions with a buildout of the Park based on potential development assumptions. See Draft SGEIS, Appendix B. The TIS also makes recommendations for traffic operations and safety improvements to mitigate for the Park development within the transportation network. With appropriate mitigation, selected and implemented in consultation with the New York State Department of Transportation (“NYSDOT”), it is anticipated that the area can accommodate the increased traffic anticipated from future development of the Park. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.3. 2. Questions and general comments were raised regarding who is going to fund the road improvements. Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comments 8 & 15. 3. Route 31 is not capable of handling the anticipated traffic. Route 31, 11 and 81 are currently unsafe. Improvements are needed to Route 81 and Route 481. Response: The TIS addresses existing traffic conditions as well as future conditions with a buildout of the Park based on potential development assumptions. The TIS makes recommendations for traffic operations and safety improvements to mitigate for the Park development within the transportation network and, where appropriate proposes crash reduction measures, which includes recommendations at high crash locations. OCIDA will work with NYSDOT to adopt final traffic improvement measures to mitigate the potential operational and safety impacts. See Draft SGEIS, Appendix B. 4. The traffic study is inadequate because the developer is unknown. The traffic study is based only on assumptions and is therefore inadequate. Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. The TIS was developed using assumptions based on a potential built development scenario for the Park site, and an assessment of specific traffic impacts providing mitigation to satisfy those traffic impacts. 5. The details of the traffic study are not provided. The commercial corridor on Route 11 is not addressed. It does not address which homes or properties will be taken for road widening. There is no commensurate transportation improvement plan. Response: The details are provided in the TIS. See Draft SGEIS, Appendix B. A discussion of the potential for property acquisitions related to transportation improvements is included in the Final SGEIS. See Final SGEIS, Section 5.2. P a g e 53 Page111 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 6. The traffic study should be presented in terms that the public can understand. Response: Comment noted. The TIS (Draft SGEIS Appendix B) was prepared in accordance with NYSDOT requirements. Sections 3.3 and 4.3 of the Draft SGEIS summarize the findings of the Traffic Impact Study in layman’s’ terms to facilitate the public’s understanding of potential traffic impacts. 7. The projected dates for failure of Route 31, Route 11, Interstate 81 ramps and Route 481 interchange are inaccurate. They will fail sooner with the project development. Response: The Traffic Impact Study describes and analyzes both the existing and future traffic conditions with a buildout of the Park. The potential development assumptions and scenario used a ‘worst case’ approach to growing traffic volumes, even in the midst of the pandemic with overall traffic volumes less than in past years’ traffic counts. Growth rates were based on historical volume and trends and were agreed to be 0.75% per year. Following its review, NYSDOT confirmed that the TIS meets its requirements and appropriately documents the study area. See NYSDOT Comment 7. 8. Concerns were raised regarding prolonged construction vehicle traffic on Caughdenoy Road between Route 481 exit and Route 31. Impacts to the Country Meadow and Coachman’s Crossing developments are not addressed. Response: Comment noted. This concern was evaluated in the TIS (Draft SGEIS Appendix B) and mitigation proposed. As detailed therein, construction traffic would be scheduled outside peak travel times where feasible and would determine work zone traffic control and/or detour routes around the proposed work zones for site, utility, and transportation improvements. Impacts of future developments were reviewed and those that have been approved to move forward or are in construction have been shown in the TIS. 9. Concerns were raised that the traffic study did not fully evaluate the impacts all along Route 31, only the intersections. Widening would impact the households along the entire route, not just the intersections. Response: See Response to Transportation Comment 7. The TIS does in fact describe the traffic flow effects along NYS Route 31 between the signalized intersections using Travel Speeds. See Draft SGEIS, Appendix B, Section 5.6 and Table 4. Use of travel speeds is an industry method of determining traffic flow changes. The improvement recommendations described in the TIS do not include widening of NYS Route 31 west of NYS Route 11. 10. Concerns were raised regarding evaluation of traffic increases in the building of the facility, and then the impacts of the traffic during operation. Response: See Response to Transportation Comment 1. P a g e 54 Page112 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 11. The traffic study was completed in 2012 and is needs to be updated. There has been considerable development since that study was completed. Response: The TIS (Draft SGEIS, Appendix B) was provided as part of OCIDA’s supplemental environmental review of the Project. Year 2021 existing traffic volumes are provided within the study area as part of the Traffic Impact Study. See also Response to Transportation Comment 1 and 8. 12. Specific improvements were not identified, such as: will Route 31, Caughdenoy Road and Mudmill Road be 5 lanes; what will change at the Route 481 northbound exit; will it consider a Route 481 South on ramp. Response: The TIS (Draft SGEIS, Appendix B) discusses the menu of transportation mitigation that combined makes recommendations for traffic operations and safety improvements to mitigate for the Park development within the transportation network. See also Response to Transportation Comment 1. Utilities and Community Services 1. A concern was raised as to whether the police department is able to provide the additional services needed due to this project. Response: Facility security is addressed in Section 4.4.2 of the Draft SGEIS. Future tenants of the Park are expected to provide security and basic emergency preparedness programs for their own facilities. As such, and as further detailed in the 2013 FGEIS and Draft SGEIS, development of the expanded Park is not anticipated to create a burden on the provision of police, fire, and emergency services. 2. The current infrastructure, including sanitary sewers, and water supply, cannot support the project. The infrastructure also cannot support the sudden population growth associated with the new employees. Response: The utility companies serving the area have indicated that they have the necessary capacity to meet the demands of the proposed development. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.4.1. Correspondence provided by the utility companies was included in Appendix C of the Draft SGEIS. 3. The projected increased enrollment at Cicero North Syracuse School District of 1.6% is conservative. The current buildings are at over-capacity now. The taxpayers of Clay, Cicero and North Syracuse should not have to make up any necessary tax increases to accommodate the enlarged enrollment base. The analysis of the impacts on schools is unrealistic, and does not mention impacts to other schools Response: Comment noted. The impact of population growth and school enrollment due to the proposed development is addressed in Sections 4.4 and 7.1 of the Draft SGEIS. The estimated increase in student population the North Syracuse Central School District is approximately 1.6%. This estimate assumed that the increase in the student population would be proportional to the increase in the number of households and that the households are evenly distributed throughout the Syracuse MSA. See also Response to Purpose and Need Comment 8. P a g e 55 Page113 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 4. Concerns were raised regarding who is paying for the new natural gas lines. Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comments 8 & 15. Once there is a specific development proposal and a new natural gas line is authorized to proceed, responsibility for the cost of construction will be determined. 5. Comments were raised that the impacts on drinking water were not adequately addressed. Will the facility have priority in receiving water supply during a drought or restricted use periods? Response: No impacts to drinking water are anticipated. The expanded Park’s estimated water demand is within the levels OCWA has indicated it can provide, and would not adversely impact the availability or capacity of the local public water supply in the surrounding area. Future development will not have priority in receiving water supply. 6. Who will be responsible for making the determination whether wastewater pre-treatment is required and at what limits? Concerns were raised regarding whether a wastewater treatment plant will be on site. Response: Industrial wastewater pre-treatment may be required on-site by the OCWEP prior to discharge to the Oak Orchard WWTP, if the wastewater strength from the expanded Park exceeds the limits established for discharge to the municipal sanitary sewer system. It is expected that future operations will include one or more wastewater treatment facilities that will provide pretreatment of wastewater prior to discharge into local sewers. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.4.1. 7. There will be significant impacts to Meltzer Park. Impacts to Meltzer Park are inadequately identified. Response: The Visual Impact Assessment located in the Draft SGEIS, Appendix D, includes Meltzer Park as a potential viewpoint. As discussed in the VIA, during leaf-off seasons Meltzer Park will have potential views of the Park. See Draft SGEIS, Appx. D, p. 13. The view is likely to increase with more vertical structures. However, these views are expected to be partial views that are screened to some degree by either topography or vegetation rather than unobstructed views. 8. What is the quantity of water that will be used daily, and will this effect lake levels. Will the water usage impact residents along the Oneida River or Oneida Lake. Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15, Response to Utilities and Community Services Comment 5. The expanded Park’s estimated water demand of 5 MGD is within the levels OCWA has indicated it can provide, and therefore future development of the Park would not adversely impact the availability or capacity of the local public water supply in the surrounding area. No mitigation would be required. 9. Will the development affect the power lines near or on the site? Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. It is anticipated that future development will avoid and not impact the power lines that are located on or in the vicinity of the Park. P a g e 56 Page114 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 Human Health 1. There are sensitive receptors in the community, such as children, nursing homes, churches that will be impacted by the air pollution, water pollution that have not been mentioned. Response: Potentially sensitive receptors within 2,500 feet of the project were identified in Section 4.12 (Human Health) of the Draft SGEIS, which is greater distance than required by the SEQRA process (i.e. 1,500 feet). The section addressed the potential impacts of pollution, increased traffic and noise to sensitive receptors in the community and mitigation measures during construction and operation. 2. Workers at semiconductor facilities have a higher incidence of health problems, such as cancer and miscarriages. This was not addressed. Response: Comment noted. See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 8. Nevertheless, OCIDA notes that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), which is part of the United States Department of Labor, governs the safe and healthful working conditions for workers in the United States. Under the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (“OSHA”), employers must provide a workplace free from recognized hazards. Employers must comply with all OSHA worker safety standards. Typical preventive measures include safety training, establishment of work procedures, providing personal protective clothing (as necessary), internal audits, medical monitoring of staff, and OSHA reporting of any accidents. It is anticipated that any prospective tenant for the Park will comply with all health and safety laws and regulations, including OSHA’s worker safety standards. Noise 1. Commenters made statements and expressed general concerns regarding noise associated with the project. Response: Potential noise impacts were evaluated. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.11.1. To estimate potential noise levels, a noise impact assessment was performed, in accordance with NYSDEC guidance. Based on a potential development and a conceptual footprint over the prime developable area, a noise impact assessment found that: • Operation of the Park is not anticipated to increase sound levels above current daytime levels at surrounding property lines or sensitive receptors. • Operation of the Park may increase sound levels above current nighttime levels at surrounding property lines or sensitive receptors by up to 4.4 decibels, which per NYSDEC guidance, is considered “unnoticed to tolerable.” • Temporary and intermittent construction activities at nearby receptor property lines has the potential to increase sound levels by more than 10 decibels. Further, future Park tenants will not be permitted to exceed applicable noise thresholds established in Section 152-4 of the Clay Town Code. Various options to mitigate noise, which can be incorporated into the various phases of site development to reduce potential noise impacts, are detailed in the Draft SGEIS. P a g e 57 Page115 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 Visual Impacts 1. General comments were made regarding impacts to the views of the site. Response: The Draft SGEIS included an evaluation of potential visual impacts. See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.10. Specifically, it considered the prior Visual Impact Assessment (“VIA”) prepared in 2000 for a previous industrial scenario at the Park by Integrated Site, Landscape Architects, P.C., but its assumptions and conclusions remain valid. It then included an updated VIA due to the expansion of the Park and the issuance of the 2019 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Program Policy DEP- 00-2 “Assessing and Mitigating Visual and Aesthetic Impacts.” See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.10 & Appendix D. The updated assessment included a review of previously identified sensitive receptors, identification of new receptors as defined by the 2019 NYS Policy, assessment of views from those locations, and identification of mitigation strategies for potentially impacted locations. In total, the updated VIA identified a total of 52 sensitive receptor locations that could potentially be impacted by development of the Park. Of those 52 locations, 34 were identified in the previous assessment and 18 were additional locations identified within a 5-mile radius of the Park. Based on the VIA, it was concluded that all publicly accessible locations identified based upon the DEP 2019 policy category list would have their view to the Park screened based upon their distance from the site, the relatively flat topography, and the presence of forested areas or patches between the location and the site. Five private or local resources were identified as having partially screened views to the Park and two locations, including the Caughdenoy Road power substation, were determined to have open views to the Park: Various mitigation options were evaluated, including but not limited to the construction and placement of earthen berms, the use of native plant material, forested buffers, context sensitivity, camouflage/disguise, low profile and consolidation, as well as efficient site lighting and engineering design for site entrances. Mitigation was also considered for lighting impacts. Once a development is proposed for the Park, it is anticipated that the developer will work with the County and local agencies during the site development process to identify the best strategies to mitigate any potential visual impacts from the proposed development. 2. The visual impact of the development was inadequate. A facility of this size, such as the Amazon warehouse in Clay, will have much more of a visual impact. The building is too large a scale for the area. Response: See Response to Visual Comment 1. The VIA was prepared utilizing a suggested development footprint that maximized the site conditions both horizontally and vertically. This approach was followed to offer an accurate analysis that identified the most visual impacts until a more refined development footprint could be determined once there is a specific tenant or tenants proposed for the Park See Draft SGEIS, Section 4.10 P a g e 58 Page116 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 Open Space 1. Section 4.2.2 indicates that development will not result in the loss of public open space. This is a greenfield project. Please define open space. Response: The NYSDEC Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”) Workbook defines open space as “[l]and left in a natural state for conservation, recreation, scenic, or possibly agricultural purposes devoted to the preservation of distinctive ecological, physical, visual, architectural, historic, geologic or botanic sites.” The existing Park and proposed expanded areas do not qualify. Energy 1. The New York State Energy Code was not taken into consideration in the EIS. Response: The Draft SGEIS does consider the New York State Energy Code in Section 9.3. There, the New York State Energy Code is referenced as the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (“SECCC”). Currently, the 2020 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State is recognized. This code is an integrated and custom code adaptation of the International Energy Conservation Code (“IECC”). Other 1. The EIS does not fully address the impacts of the vibrations from the CSX railway on semiconductor fabrication, which are sensitive to vibrations. Response: The comment is beyond the scope of the Draft SGEIS. It is anticipated that any future tenant will consider the potential impacts of vibrations from the CSX railway based on its expected operations and proposed footprint within the Park. 2. The EIS does not address the need for development of a rail spur into the facility or whether the anticipated tenants will generate additional rail frequency. Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. A rail spur is not currently anticipated. Once there is a specific development proposal for the Park, if a tenant proposes a rail spur, it will be separately evaluated under SEQRA. Environmental Assessment Form 1. The Burnet Road area is zoned residential/agricultural. The proper zoning is not in place for this type of project. The project is inconsistent with zoning. The zoning protects the residents and should be respected. Question 17.c. of the EAF should reflect a “moderate to large impact.” Response: Comment noted. Because the purpose of the EAF is to assist in making a determination of significance under SEQRA, any perceived mistake in the characterization of a potential adverse impact to zoning is irrelevant. OCIDA issued a Positive Declaration and Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental GEIS on December 8, 2021 and in the Draft SGEIS, potential adverse environmental impacts to land use and zoning was fully evaluated. See Draft SGEIS, Sections 3.1, 4.1. P a g e 59 Page117 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 2. Questions 18.1.a. and 18.1.c. of the EAF should reflect a “moderate to large impact may occur” due to the elimination of the entire community of Burnet Road. Response: Comment noted. Because the purpose of the EAF is to assist in making a determination of significance under SEQRA, any perceived mistake in the characterization of a potential adverse impact to zoning is irrelevant. OCIDA issued a Positive Declaration and Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental GEIS on December 8, 2021 and in the Draft SGEIS, potential adverse environmental impacts to community character was fully evaluated. See Draft SGEIS, Sections 3.2, 4.2. 3. General comments were expressed regarding impacts to the wildlife and the adequacy of the analysis with respect to wildlife. The habitat will be permanently altered. Question 7.g. of the EAF should be checked ‘moderate to large impact.” Response: As described in the section 4.8.3 of the Draft SGEIS, although vegetative loss would temporarily disrupt the common wildlife species that inhabit the Site, it is anticipated the transient wildlife in these areas would adapt during future site development and following project completion, either by relocating to suitable areas in other areas on site or to surrounding areas. There is no substantial critical habitat loss anticipated as a result of potential development at the Park. Specific impacts and mitigation measures are fully discussed in section 4.8.3 and include maintaining existing habitat tracts. As such, EAF question 7.g is correctly answered for the Park, as it is currently proposed. Further, because the purpose of the EAF is to assist in making a determination of significance under SEQRA, any perceived mistake in the characterization of a potential adverse impact to zoning is irrelevant. OCIDA issued a Positive Declaration and Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental GEIS on December 8, 2021 and in the Draft SGEIS, potential adverse environmental impacts to wildlife was fully evaluated. See Draft SGEIS, Sections 3.8, 4.8. 4. EAF Question 7.g., “the proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding, foraging, or over-wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site” should be checked “moderate to large impact” as the local wildlife will be significantly impacted. Response: See Response to EAF Comment 3. 5. EAF Question 11.a., “the proposed action may result in an impairment of natural functions or ecosystems services provided by an undeveloped area, including but not limited to stormwater storage, nutrient cycling, wildlife habitat” should be checked “moderate to large impact.” The section appears to be omitted because of the technical classification of open space resources, but this site effectively acts as open space. This should be treated as a valuable, protected resource. Likewise, 11.b., 11.c., and 11.d. should be checked “moderate to large impact” for like reasons. Response: See Response to Open Space Comment 1. Further, because the purpose of the EAF is to assist in making a determination of significance under SEQRA, any perceived mistake in the characterization of a potential adverse impact to zoning is irrelevant. OCIDA issued a Positive Declaration and Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental GEIS on December 8, 2021 and in the Draft SGEIS, potential adverse environmental impacts to ecological resources was fully evaluated. See Draft SGEIS, Sections 3.8, 4.8. P a g e 60 Page118 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 6. EAF Question E.1.c.., “is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation?” should be checked “yes” as there are many people who use Burnet Road, the paths to the woods and under the power lines for bike riding, ATV use, golf carts, tractors, walking, cross country skiing, ice skating. There is a snowmobile trail running east-west through the northern part of the property (rail C7L, NYSSA). There are bird watchers and nature enthusiasts. Likewise, Question E.2.q. should be checked “yes” as the area is used by hunters. Response: Comment noted. See Final SGEIS, Section 5.3. 7. Questions E2 of the EAF, “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?” is wrongly checked “no.” The EIS references previously-identified above-ground historic resources located within the expanded park area, with one being eligible for listing on the NRHP. Also, there several historic homes from the 1800’s which should not be demolished. Response: Because the purpose of the EAF is to assist in making a determination of significance under SEQRA, any perceived mistake in the characterization of a potential adverse impact to zoning is irrelevant. OCIDA issued a Positive Declaration and Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental GEIS on December 8, 2021 and in the Draft SGEIS, potential adverse environmental impacts to historic and archaeological resources was fully evaluated. See Draft SGEIS, Sections 3.9, 4.9. 8. Questions 3.c. of the EAF, “the proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from a wetland or water body” should be checked “moderate to large impact may occur.” Response: As detailed in the Draft SGEIS, the development of the Park will likely begin south of the NYPA/National Grid transmission lines to avoid potential wetlands and state wetland adjacent areas to the maximum extent practicable, which are situated in the eastern portion of the Project site. This area includes approximately 732± total acres of prime developable land within the Park and has been identified as the prime developable area due to the anticipated absence of wetlands features, the generally flat topography, and the access to the surrounding transportation network and potential access points along NYS Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road. Further, because the purpose of the EAF is to assist in making a determination of significance under SEQRA, any perceived mistake in the characterization of a potential adverse impact to zoning is irrelevant. OCIDA issued a Positive Declaration and Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental GEIS on December 8, 2021 and in the Draft SGEIS, potential adverse environmental impacts to ecological and water resources was fully evaluated. See Draft SGEIS, Sections 3.6, 3.8, 4.6, 4.8. P a g e 61 Page119 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 Procedural 1. The analysis to similar facilities in the EIS is not adequate. The assumptions used for facilities in other locations is not an accurate comparison. Response: As this is a generic environmental review, there are no specific site plans or development concepts proposed for the Park. Despite this, OCIDA sought to as closely as possible consider the potential environmental impacts of the Project. It therefore took its stated goal to develop the expanded Park in order to enable OCIDA to better market the Project site in a more targeted manner to the semiconductor industry and used that to identify facilities in that industry in other locations. This included GlobalFoundaries and Cree, both in New York State. These facilities where then evaluated in order to approximate the potential impacts of future development of the Park. 2. The Town of Clay, DEC, or DOT, not OCIDA, should have been Lead Agency particularly due to traffic and environmental impacts. Response: OCIDA acted as lead agency for the original GEIS in 2013. Following issuance of its resolution on December 8, 2020 to issue a Positive Declaration and Notice of Intent to Prepare a Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement, OCIDA noticed its intent to assume the role of Lead Agency for the purpose of conducting a coordinated environmental review under SEQRA for the Project. See 6 NYCRR § 617.6. OCIDA’s notice was sent to all involved and interested agencies, including the Town of Clay, NYSDEC and NYSDOT. No agency objected to OCIDA serving as lead agency. This, however, does not mean that the Town of Clay, NYSDEC and NYSDOT have no involvement in the environmental review of the Project. All involved agencies retain whatever jurisdiction they have over the Project, are encouraged to participate in the SEQRA process and must make their own findings under SEQRA. 3. A commenter questioned why there was a negative declaration. Response: There was no negative declaration issued for the Project. To the contrary, OCIDA issued a Positive Declaration and Notice of Intent to Prepare a Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement on December 8, 2020. 4. General comments were made regarding the adequacy of the public comment period and mechanisms for public comment. The public hearing should have been in-person, given the size and importance of the project. COVID restrictions are lifting. The 30-day comment period is not enough time to address all the issues. Response: SEQRA requires only that a thirty (30) day comment period be held on a draft environmental impact statement. 6 NYCRR § 617.9(a)(3). Here, OCIDA provided for longer than thirty (30) days. Counting from the date of the OCIDA resolution accepting the Draft SGEIS as complete for purposes of public comment and when the Draft SGEIS was made publically available, the comment period was for 43 days and also included a public hearing. The public hearing was held in accordance with modifications to Article 7 of the Public Officers Law (the “Open Meetings Law”), as modified by P a g e 62 Page120 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.1, as extended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 5. Comments were made that the project is shrouded in secrecy. The process was not transparent. The community has been allowed no involvement in the decision making process for the expansion. The public is not being told that the project will be 4 million square feet and 50 acres of paved area. Response: OCIDA has been fully transparent with respect to its proposal to expand the Park and this environmental review has been conducted in accordance with SEQRA’s requirements for public notice and participation as well as the Open Meetings Law. The Draft SGEIS specifically evaluates the potential development to include “[a] combined total of approximately 4.0 million square feet (SF) of buildings in a campus like setting” and “[a]pproximately 50 acres of paved area for parking[.]” See Draft SGEIS, Section 1.1.5. 6. OCIDA and Onondaga County has a financial interest in the project revenues which presents a conflict of interest relative to OCIDA serving as the Lead Agency. Questions were raised regarding whether a conflict of interest exists, or if SEQRA allows OCIDA to review and edit the EIS to its own liking. The environmental review is biased in favor of the project. Response: SEQRA contemplates, and actually requires, that an agency consider the environmental impacts of actions they directly undertake. Indeed, “[t]he basic purpose of SEQR is to incorporate the consideration of environmental factors into the existing planning, review and decision-making processes of state, regional and local government agencies at the earliest possible time. 6 NYCRR § 617.1(c). There is no conflict of interest. OCIDA has taken its obligations under SEQRA seriously and required the preparation of the Draft SGEIS to fully assess the potential for significant adverse environmental impacts and to ensure that any such impacts can be avoided, minimized or mitigated to the maximum extent practicable. OCIDA will ultimately weigh and balance this assessment of environmental considerations with social, economic and other essential considerations. 7. OCIDA is required to perform a Programmatic EIS to consider the impacts within the context of a greater regional plan. NEPA prohibits segmentation. Response: National Environmental Protection Act (“NEPA”) does not apply to the Project. See Response to Procedural/SEQRA Compliance Comment 11. 8. Cumulative impacts are not adequately addressed as required by the criteria set for the in 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c). Mitigation does not adequately address all cumulative impacts. Response: Part 617.7(c) details the criteria by which a lead agency determines significance. Here, OCIDA issued a Positive Declaration and Notice of Intent to prepare a Supplemental GEIS on December 8, 2020 and in the Draft SGEIS, cumulative impacts were fully evaluated. See Draft SGEIS, Section 5.1. Further, avoidance, minimization and mitigation were discussed for each environmental resource. See, generally, Draft SGEIS, Section 4.0. P a g e 63 Page121 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 9. Questions were raised regarding the source and derivation of certain figures used throughout the EIS, including: the need for and derivation of 1253 acres, was this based on comparative projects; derivation of the 732 acre developable footprint, particularly with no currently proposed site plan; derivation of 4,000 employees. Response: The size of the Park and spacing requirements of potential structures that may be located in the Park were generated based upon similar facilities operating in New York and in other parts of the country. The Park location and size also considered the surrounding areas’ land uses, transportation network and access points, natural and environmental features, and setback requirements for noise, vibration, and visual aesthetics for both the internal site development as well as existing features like the rail line, overhead power transmission lines, surrounding roadways, and adjacent residential communities. The prime developable area footprint included the area that best avoided impacts to the previously mentioned existing conditions and environmental features at and near the Park. 10. Comments were made regarding whether the environmental review process has generally complied with the requirements under SEQRA, including timing, public notice and review. All residents in the Towns of Clay and Cicero should have been notified about the project. Response: OCIDA has fully complied with SEQRA’s requirements for public notice and review. The Notice of Completion of the Draft SGEIS and Public Hearing were published in the NYSDEC Environmental Notice Bulletin on May 12, 2021, noticed in the Post Standard on May 9, 2021 and also posted to OCIDA’s website at Project Documents - Onondaga County Office of Economic Development (ongoved.com). See 6 NYCRR § 617.12(c). Further, the Draft SGEIS was made available for review at OCIDA’s offices located at 333 West Washington St., Suite 130, Syracuse, New York 13202 and at the Town of Clay Town Hall located at 4401 Route 31, Clay, NY 13041. The Draft SGEIS was also posted to OCIDA’s website at: https://www.ongoved.com/ocida/project-documents/ and was made available from OCIDA upon request. 11. The impact on future generations have not been considered. Response: It is unclear what the comment is referring to relative to future generations. The impacts of the future development of the Park have been included within the various resource analyses done. See, generally, Draft SGEIS, Sections 3.0 and 4.0. The environmental review also considered growth inducing impacts as well as the irreversible and irretrievable commitment of physical resources. See Draft SGEIS, Sections 7.0 and 8.0 12. The commenters in support of the project do not reside in the area or live near it. The public hearing had invited business owners reading from prepared scripts on the economic impact, in favor of the project, but did not speak about the environmental impact of the project. Response: Comment noted. The transcript and record of comments received during the public comment period speak for themselves. P a g e 64 Page122 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 13. Analysis of economic factors should not be included in an environmental impact statement. The definition of ‘environment’ in 6 NYCRR § 617.2 does not include economic impact. Response: See Response to Alternatives Comment 5. General 1. There were general comments on the overall thoroughness of the environmental impact review given a project of this size and magnitude. Response: OCIDA environmental review of the Park has been extensive. Originally culminating in a FGEIS in 2013 that evaluated the OCIDA has now conducted a supplemental environmental review that consider the delta of environmental impacts associated with an expanded footprint. Combined, OCIDA environmental review evaluates a broad spectrum of environmental resources and includes, where appropriate supporting studies and reports. All of this was premised on the generic nature of the Draft SGEIS. See 6 NYCRR § 617.10. See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 15. 2. Statements were made concerning whether the project adequately complies with state and Federal regulatory standards relating to environmental justice. Response: It is unclear what standards the commenter is referencing. OCIDA has evaluated whether there are any environmental justice communities in the vicinity of the Park. Specifically, OCIDA reviewed the NYSDEC’s Environmental Justice (“EJ”) Potential Environmental Justice Area (“PEJA”) maps as well as the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool - Version 2020 (“EJSCREEN”). The PEJA's data is based on data from the 2014-2018 5-year American Community Survey (“ACS”), conducted by the US Census Bureau. The EPA’s EJSCREEN is an environmental justice mapping and screening tool that provides EPA with a nationally consistent dataset and approach for combining environmental and demographic indicators. This review of both screening tools did not reveal any potential environmental justice area communities within proximity to the Park. See also Final SGEIS, Section 5.1. 3. The approval of individual SEQRA resolutions with respect to properties on Burnet Road constitutes segmentation. Response: Segmentation is “the division of the environmental review of an action such that various activities or stages are addressed under this Part as though they were independent, unrelated activities, needing individual determinations of significance.” 6 NYCRR § 617.2(ah). Part 617.3(g) states that “[a]ctions commonly consist of a set of activities or steps” and that it is contrary to the intent of SEQRA to segment an action. As such, if a lead agency believes that a segmented review is warranted, “it must clearly state in its determination of significance, and any subsequent EIS, the supporting reasons and must demonstrate that such review is clearly no less protective of the environment.” 6 NYCRR § 617.3(g)(1). The reason for this rule is that if a proposal is broken into enough pieces, each piece may not seem significant, although the impact from the sum of the pieces might be significant. P a g e 65 Page123 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s SEQRA Handbook provides the test for segmentation, which consists of a series of questions for the lead agency to consider, including : 5 purpose, time, location, impacts, ownership, common plan, utility and inducement. Here, there is no segmentation because there was no identified purchaser or specific plan for development at the time the SEQRA review was conducted such that the acquisition was not a separate part of a set of activities or steps’ in a single action or project. See Matter of GM Components Holdings, LLC v. Town of Lockport Indus. Dev. Agency, 112 A.D.3d 1351 (4th Dep’t 2013) (“[a]lthough LIDA considered only the impact of the acquisition and not the impact of potential development,” that limited review did not constitute segmentation because although LIDA intends to sell the property to a potential developer, there was no identified purchaser or specific plan for development at the time the SEQRA review was conducted, and thus the acquisition is not a separate part of a set of activities or steps’ in a single action or project.”). 4. More public meetings should be held. The residents want to meet with the County Executive in public. Response: Per the SEQRA Handbook, “[h]earings under SEQR are optional” and there is no requirement for public meetings. Per the regulations (6 NYCRR § 617.9(a)(4)), In determining whether or not to hold a SEQR hearing, the lead agency will consider: the degree of interest in the action shown by the public or involved agencies; whether substantive or significant adverse environmental impacts have been identified; the adequacy of the mitigation measures and alternatives proposed; and the extent to which a public hearing can aid the agency decision-making processes by providing a forum for, or an efficient mechanism for the collection of, public comment. Here, although not required, OCIDA opted to hold a public hearing on May 24, 2021. The purpose of the public hearing was to accept comments on the Draft SGEIS, not a question and answer session. Among the over 70 participants, there were 31 individuals that elected to provide verbal comments during the public hearing,. All who asked to speak were allowed to comment. No one was denied the opportunity to speak. OCIDA would note that outside of this SEQRA process, the County Executive did hold an in-person public outreach meeting concerning the Project on June 27, 2021. 5. Commenters made general comments/questions regarding how property values would be impacted. How would they be and were those impacts considered? 5 These factors, and the SEQRA Handbook in general, have been repeatedly referenced and cited by courts interpreting SEQRA’s provisions. See e.g., Scott v. City of Buffalo, 16 Misc. 3d 259 (Sup. Ct. Erie County 2006) (relying on NYSDEC’s test for segmentation); Scott v. City of Buffalo, 20 Misc. 3d 1135(A) (Sup. Ct. Erie County, July 3, 2008) (unpublished) (“To evaluate these types of [segmentation] claims, Courts generally rely on the relevant factors identified by the [NYSDEC] in the SEQR[A] Handbook.”); see generally David’s Lane – Pondview Preservation Ass’n v. Planning Bd., 216 A.D.2d 389 (2nd Dep’t 1995) (citing NYSDEC’s SEQRA Handbook as one basis for upholding a Village’s negative declaration); Matter of Association for Protection of Adirondacks Inc. v. Town Bd. of Town of Tupper Lake, 17 Misc. 3d 1122(a) (Sup. Ct. Franklin County, Nov. 2, 2007) (unpublished) (“The SEQRA Handbook promulgated by the [NYS]DEC, whether in draft form or not, is a basic source material for agencies to use in interpreting SEQR[A].”). P a g e 66 Page124 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 Response: See Response to Purpose and Need Comment 8. Based on the experience with GlobalFoundaries in Malta, New York, property values are anticipated to increase. 6. The DSGEIS describes the area as “prime developable land” due to the anticipated absence of wetland features, flat topography and the access to the surrounding transportation network and potential access points along NYS Rt. 31 and Caughdenoy Road, but the “prime developable land” used in this context does not address impacts on other physical conditions such as “existing patterns of population concentration, distribution, or growth, and existing community or neighborhood character.” Response: The entire Draft SGEIS evaluates the potential impacts of developing the prime developable area. This includes potential impacts to community character, population growth, etc. See, e.g., Draft SGEIS, Sections 3.0, 4.0 & 7.0. 7. Commenter expressed general concern about how information, data, figures, etc. are developed in a GEIS. Response: OCIDA retained an environmental consultant to prepare the Draft SGEIS. The information, data and figures it used and compiled are discussed within the document and, where applicable, source information is noted. In many cases, publicly available information or other information maintained by a state or local agency was used. Examples for historic and archaeological resources include the statewide inventory of archaeological resources records, maintained by the New York State Museum and the New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the New York State Cultural Resource Information System (NYS CRIS). See Draft SGEIS, Sections 3.9 & 3.9.1. In other instances, data was collected. For example, day-time ambient sound level data was collected at five representative locations around the Project site on Thursday, April 8, 2021, and April 27, 2021. See Draft SGEIS, Section 3.11.4 & Figure 3.11-1. 8. A commenter concurred that by addressing the issues of various impact thresholds, permit criteria and mitigation measures anticipated for the expanded Park, including those attributes associated with large-scale semiconductor industrial development, in a Generic EIS format, the SEQRA process will define a set of threshold conditions or criteria under which potential future actions and development will be undertaken or approved, including any subsequent SEQRA compliance requirements. Response: Comments noted. P a g e 67 Page125 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 APPENDIX A SEQRA Documentation Page126 Page127 Page128 Page129 Page130 Page131 Page132 Page133 Page134 Page135 Page136 Page137 Page138 Page139 Page140 Page141 Page142 Page143 Page144 Page145 Page146 Page147 Page148 Page149 Page150 Page151 Page152 Page153 Page154 Page155 Page156 Page157 Page158 Page159 Page160 Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, as noted, plus this additional support information Additional information concerning the proposed project. and considerinboth the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact, it is the conclusion of the OnondagaCounty Industrial Development Agency as lead agency that: ❑ A. This project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment, and, therefore, an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly, this negative declaration is issued. ❑ B. Although this project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment, that impact will be avoided or substantially mitigated because of the following conditions which will be required by the lead agency: There will, therefore, be no significant adverse impacts from the project as conditioned, and, therefore, this conditioned negative declaration is issued. A conditioned negative declaration may be used only for UNLISTED actions (see 6 NYCRR 617.7(d)). V C. This Project may result in one or more significant adverse impacts on the environment, and an environmental impact statement must be prepared to further assess the impact(s) and possible mitigation and to explore alternatives to avoid or reduce those impacts. Accordingly, this positive declaration is issued. Name of Action: Proposed White Pine Commerce Park Expansion Name of Lead Agency: Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Robert Petrovich Title of Responsible Officer: Executive Director jr4.............‘ Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Date: 12_ S(12ao Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) Date: For Further Information: Contact Person: Robert Petrovich, Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Address: 333 East Washington Street Telephone Number: 315435-3770 E-mail: economicdevelopment@ongov.net For Type 1 Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a copy of this Notice is sent to: Chief Executive Officer ofthe political subdivision in which the action will be principally located (e.g., Town / City / Village of) Other involved agencies (if any) Applicant(if any) Environmental Notice Bulletin: http://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/enb.html PRINT FULL FORM Page 2 of2 Page161 Page162 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SERVE AS LEAD AGENCY AND PREPARE A DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Project: White Pine Commerce Park (formerly known as Clay Business Park) 5171 Route 31 Town of Clay, New York December 8, 2020 This notice is provided pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and the regulations adopted thereunder at 6 NYCRR Part 617. The creation of the White Pine Commerce Park was previously determined to be a Type 1 Action under SEQRA and, because the action was found to potentially have a significant impact on the environment, the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (“OCIDA”), as lead agency, issued a positive declaration and required the preparation of a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (“DGEIS”). Thereafter, in September 2013, OCIDA issued a Final GEIS (“FGEIS”) for the White Pine Commerce Park and issued its Findings Statement certifying that the requirements of SEQRA had been met and the White Pine Commerce Park was “[c]onsistent with social, economic and other essential considerations from among the reasonable alternatives available, the action is the one that avoids or minimizes adverse environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable, and that adverse impacts will be avoided or minimized to the maximum extent practicable by incorporating as conditions to the decision those mitigation measures that were identified as practicable[.]” Project changes are now being proposed to the White Pine Commerce Park and there have been certain changes in circumstances since the 2013 GEIS and Findings Statement. OCIDA has, therefore, determined that it should resume its status as lead agency for the environmental review of these changes to the proposed Action and changed circumstances as described herein and that a Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement will be prepared. SEQRA DESIGNATION: Type 1 Action PROJECT DESCRIPTION: OCIDA, as Project Sponsor, proposes to expand its business park known as the White Pine Commerce Park (“Park”) to approximately 1,253± acres (the “Project” or “Action”). The White Pine Commerce Park is located northeast of the intersection of NYS Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road in the Town of Clay, Onondaga County, New York. OCIDA currently owns approximately 450± acres and would acquire approximately 800± additional acres 1 21779919.1 Page163 to the east of the existing Park. The acreage to be acquired are parcels contiguous to the current Park, and are generally located along Route 31, and along the east and west sides of Burnett Road. The Project purpose is to enable OCIDA to market the Project to a larger, more diverse mix of potential industrial and commercial developers by making the site more attractive to a broader scope of industries. The expanded Park will be capable of supporting a mix of industrial and/or commercial uses with related office space, advanced state-of-the-art research, large- or small-scale manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, data management, material processing and distribution facilities in a campus-like setting. The expansion will provide an expanded and improved “shovel ready” facility, demonstrating to industrial and commercial prospects that governmental approvals needed for the infrastructure development and construction have already been secured, or can be readily secured within certain thresholds or permit criteria. Prior SEQRA Review In 2012, OCIDA undertook an environmental review of the original Park. As part of the prior environmental review for the Park, on March 6, 2012, OCIDA established itself as the Lead Agency and assumed the responsibilities for conducting the coordinated environmental review. OCIDA determined that the project was a Type 1 action requiring preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”). As specific tenants and uses within the Park were unknown at that time, OCIDA prepared a GEIS to analyze potential environmental impacts of the project. OCIDA coordinated the SEQRA review for the Park with the other involved agencies. A draft scoping document was prepared and made available for comment. Following a public comment period, OCIDA issued a Final Scoping Document which identified potential impacts and anticipated impacts to be addressed in the GEIS. A DGEIS was then prepared, subject to public comment, and accepted as complete on September 20, 2012. The DGEIS evaluated the potential impacts of the proposed multi-use industrial park, envisioning a certain setting which included, but was not limited to: • The Park would encompass a certain footprint, accommodating approximately 2 million sq. ft. of multi-use space without adverse impact. • The Park would accommodate uses such as manufacturing, research and development, warehousing, assembly, office, warehousing, distribution facilities, associated parking, and other on-site support buildings and structures. • The Park would maintain greenspace to protect wetlands. • Anticipated installation of underground utilities and infrastructure for on-site use (i.e. gas and electric utilities, water and sewer infrastructure). • Off-site improvements such as highway and road improvements, wastewater treatment infrastructure improvements, and water supply infrastructure improvements. • Tenants would obtain site or facility-specific permits, such as air permits and non- sanitary sewer discharge permits, as necessary for facility-specific operations. 2 21779919.1 Page164 A Public Hearing on the DGEIS was held on October 16, 2012, and the public comment period ended on October 29, 2012. Subsequently, a FGEIS was prepared by OCIDA and accepted as complete on September 10, 2013. The FGEIS incorporated the DGEIS by reference and responded to all substantive comments received on the DGEIS. Both the DGEIS and FGEIS addressed the potential impacts of the envisioned White Pine Commerce Park on environmental resources including: land use and zoning; community character; transportation; utilities and community services; topography, geology and soils; water resources; air resources; ecological resources; cultural and archeological resources; visual and noise resources. OCIDA thereafter issued its Findings Statement on October 8, 2013. The preferred development scenario from the alternatives evaluated in the DGEIS envisioned a certain development footprint within the Park that avoided construction north of the power lines, with accommodation of approximately 2-2.5 million sq. ft. of industrial development consisting of approximately 46 acres of buildings, approximately 6 acres of support facilities and approximately 58 acres of parking and roads or related infrastructure. The project would encompass or disturb approximately 182 acres, and off-site improvement impacts were evaluated and included road or intersection improvement on Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road, as well as improvements to the sanitary sewer infrastructure. OCIDA concluded that the action avoided or minimized adverse environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable, and incorporated mitigation measures that were considered practicable. The Findings Statement also identified certain thresholds for future tenant-specific site use proposals and determined that if there were environmental conditions or impact thresholds that would be exceeded by the proposed tenant-specific use, a supplemental determination of significance or impact evaluation, along with additional mitigation measures beyond those thresholds identified in the DGEIS and FGEIS would be required. REASON FOR POSITIVE DECLARATION AND PREPARATION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL GEIS Pursuant 6 N.Y.C.R.R. § 617.9(7)(i), the Project Sponsor finds that a SGEIS is necessary due to changes proposed for the Park that are not adequately addressed in the prior DGEIS and FGEIS, as well as certain changes in circumstances since 2013. Project changes include, but are not limited to, an expansion of the geographic footprint of the Park to approximately 1253 ± acres, physical and/or environmental conditions that will be altered in furtherance of the Action, an expanded scope of potential uses that may be possible at the site, and the potential use by OCIDA of eminent domain, as necessary, to secure the land necessary for the Project. SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL ADVERSE IMPACTS TO BE ADDRESSED IN SUPPLEMENTAL GEIS. Potential impacts associated with the proposed action are identified in the Full Environmental Assessment Form. These impacts, which may be reasonably expected to result from the Project, have been compared to the criteria for determining significance identified in 6 N.Y.C.R.R. § 617.7(c)(1) and in accordance with 6 N.Y.C.R.R. § 617.7(c)(2) and (3). The discussion of 3 21779919.1 Page165 potentially significant adverse impacts and mitigation includes the following topics outlined below. For each impact category, appropriate mitigation measured will be identified and evaluated to determine how best to address potential adverse impacts associated with future development. Zoning and Land Use The Park is located in the Town of Clay’s Industrial 2 (I-2) zoning district, but the Project includes incorporating lands located in the Residential Agricultural District (RA-100) and one Family Residential (R-15) zoning district. This will require a zone change from the Town of Clay to permit the types of industrial uses necessary for OCIDA to effectively market the expanded Park. The anticipated zoning change will be evaluated in the context of surrounding land use conditions and relevant local plans and laws. Community Character Changes in community character and in local or regional demographics that could result from the Project will be explored. Changes in demographic and socioeconomic conditions resulting from the additional build-out of the site (due to a possible influx of new residents, for example) could have implications on local community services such as schools, police, fire, emergency services as well as taxes, property values, housing, and other community facilities. Transportation Potential impacts on transportation systems and local road networks due to expansion and development of the Park, particularly from increased vehicular traffic along NYS Route 31, will be reviewed. NYS Route 31 through the Towns of Clay and Cicero have experienced rapid development and increased traffic in recent years, and further increases are likely with or without the Project, based on recent corridor studies. The impact on traffic conditions along the NYS Route 31 corridor and intersections will be evaluated for existing, no-build and phased levels of Project build-out. Mitigation measures will be evaluated and will be determined following consultation with the NYSDOT and Onondaga County DOT. Energy and Utilities The FGEIS determined that with the exception of the lack of sanitary sewer and natural gas infrastructure for the Park, other utilities are anticipated to have sufficient capacity and be easily accessed to provide service to the Park. The expanded Project is anticipated to include an electrical substation within the Park. The SGEIS will analyze the available utilities and potential utility demands, and include verification from personal communications or other documentation from service providers regarding the ability of existing utilities to support the Project. Utility service thresholds, limits on capacities, or potential upgrades will be identified based upon information from providers as well as any related potential impacts and necessary mitigation. 4 21779919.1 Page166 Topography, Geology, Soils and Groundwater Impacts on natural features found on site, including topography, geologic features, groundwater and soils, will be identified and evaluated, and mitigation measures to avoid significant adverse impacts will be discussed. Subsurface soil, groundwater and bedrock conditions and how they relate to potential development of the site will be discussed based in part on past geotechnical investigations conducted in the former 2013 Project area. Silt/clay soils and shallow groundwater exist in portions of the 2013 Project area. These conditions may extend into the expanded site and could affect the design of building foundations and stormwater control features. In local areas that do not currently have municipal water service, the Project could increase demand on groundwater supplies if new or expanded residential development occurs to accommodate a larger workforce. The expanded Project encompasses a greater amount of land having agricultural value. The SGEIS will address potential reduction in acreage of prime agricultural land. Water Resources With the expansion of the Project area, the number and size of potentially impacted wetlands and natural water bodies has increased. The expanded site encompasses 17 National Wetland Inventory (NWI) mapped wetlands and two state-regulated wetlands. Classified waterbodies present onsite are tributaries to Oneida River. These surface waters are Class C, and are not considered protected; however, any disturbance would require prior approval from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Potential impacts to state and federal wetlands will be identified, and efforts to avoid or minimize the extent of adverse impacts will be discussed with consideration of physical layout alternatives. Mitigation measures associated with the potential loss of wetlands will be established following consultation with the NYSDEC and USACE. It is assumed that any loss of wetlands will be mitigated both on and off-site through wetland restoration, creation, and enhancement. The area north of the existing electric transmission line right-of-way is thought to be a potentially viable area for on-site mitigation given the presence of State regulated wetlands. Other locations will be considered for mitigation. Potential impacts to water resources include impacts resulting from stormwater runoff. These impacts will be minimized with appropriate erosion and sediment controls during construction and permanent stormwater management features in the final buildout. The SGEIS will discuss soil conservation practices, stockpiling, re-vegetation and other best management practices to protect water quality in streams and wetlands and protect vegetation and natural habitats. Air Resources The expansion of the Project site is intended to accommodate larger and more diverse commercial and industrial uses. The determination of potential adverse impacts on air quality from Project will 5 21779919.1 Page167 depend on the types of industrial uses and emissions generated by tenants. Future tenants will need to obtain specific state and federal air quality permits according to the nature of the operations they conduct. State and federal air permits impose requirements for control devices to meet applicable air quality standards and impose limits on allowable emissions. The expanded Project is anticipated to accommodate a larger workforce, which will create a larger amount of local vehicular traffic. The potential changes in traffic conditions in the area may have implications for air quality if reduced levels of service at intersections along the NYS Route 31 corridor are projected. Traffic mitigation measures are anticipated to accommodate increased traffic levels. Although improved traffic flow will reduce potential vehicular emissions, mobile source emissions will be assessed and evaluated as appropriate. Climate Change The impacts from greenhouse gas emissions due to construction and potential site uses will be identified and analyzed in light of New York State’s recently enacted Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (“CLCPA”). Potential impacts will be identified, and mitigation measures considered to avoid or minimize the Action’s impacts on climate change. The impacts will also be compared against the Onondaga County Climate Action Plan (updated 2017). Human Health Potential human health impacts from the Project will be considered. Potential impacts include dust generation during construction and air emissions during the operational phases of the Project. Sensitive receptors (a nursing home and a preschool) exist within 1500 feet of the expanded Project area. The anticipated increase in manufacturing, assembly and related high-tech industries contemplated under the expanded Project may generate greater volumes of solid waste and potentially hazardous waste. Anticipated waste volumes and regional disposal capacity will be evaluated. Ecological Resources Ecological impacts resulting from the Project are expected to be limited as a result of avoiding significant ecological resources onsite and along the proposed sewer line and road improvement areas to the extent practicable. Nevertheless, impacts from the Project may occur and mitigation necessary to reduce adverse impacts to ecological resources will be described. As the New York Natural Heritage Program (“NYNHP”) recommends a new assessment of a project area after one year from the date of the original findings to account for any new or updated information, it will be necessary to consult with NYNHP and United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“USFWS”) to evaluate the potential impacts of the Project on rare, threatened, and endangered species. Consultation with the agencies will identify previously reported species on and in the vicinity of the Project, and determine if additional field investigations may be warranted 6 21779919.1 Page168 to confirm the presence or absence or current use of potential habitat for identified species. The SGEIS will assess potential Project impacts and identify appropriate mitigation as necessary. The loss of forest and grasslands are considered irreversible ecological impacts. The larger project footprint increases the acreage of land clearance; thus, creating a larger impact on ecological resources. These impacts will also be considered and discussed in the SGEIS. Cultural and Archeological Resources Project impacts on cultural and archeological resources, including along the proposed sewer line and in areas of potential road improvements will be determined in consultation with NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (“OPRHP”) / State Preservation Officer (“SHPO”) under the New York State Historic Preservation Act. Particular emphasis will be on potential effects on resources listed on or eligible for inclusion on the State and National Register of Historic Places. The SGEIS will identify potential impacts and discuss appropriate mitigation measures. Mitigation may include resource avoidance, documentation, and/or removal. Consultation with NYS OPRHP / SHPO will also be warranted for concurrence regarding the prior archaeological/cultural resources survey report and if additional investigations and/or studies are deemed necessary. Visual The appearance of the planned development differs from the existing natural landscape of the area. Potential visual impacts associated with the Project will be described in general terms relative to anticipated changes in visual character and views of the site once development occurs. Mitigation alternatives to mitigate potentially adverse visual impacts on receptors and the NYS Route 31 corridor will be addressed according to levels of practicability and screening effectiveness. Impacts and mitigation will consider lighting and the maintenance or establishment of natural or other visual buffers and screening. More specific measures that can be implemented to mitigate specific visual aspects of the Project will be discussed and determined during the Town’s Site Plan review and approval process once specific development is proposed. Noise, Odor, and Light Potential noise impacts associated with the Project will be considered for both construction and operation of industrial uses. Impacts and mitigation measures to reduce adverse impacts on the nearby receptors will be described for both short-term and long-term periods. Best management construction practices to control noise generation will be identified. Mitigation may include recommendations for the location of staging areas, limits on hours of construction activity and establishing a complaint resolution process. The Project will be discussed in terms of compliance with current Town of Clay noise regulations. The nature of noise generated by the Project depends on the types of industrial activities conducted by future tenants. However, estimations of noise 7 21779919.1 Page169 levels, distances to sensitive receptors, and sources of noise based on the current proposed development scenario will be addressed and appropriate mitigation measures discussed. The SGEIS will address any potential impacts on odor, although there are no anticipated significant impacts on odor at this time. Site lighting for buildings, roads, parking, and utility areas will comply with Chapter 140 of the Town of Clay Code. Mitigation of potential off-site impacts from lighting will consider the placement of lighting and the types of fixtures to be used as recommended by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) to reduce the potential for light pollution to the greatest extent practicable. REASONS SUPPORTING THIS LEAD AGENCY DETERMINATION OCIDA, as the Project sponsor and the agency most familiar with the Project area and potential future use of the land, has the broadest governmental powers for investigation of the impact of the proposed changes to the Action and the greatest capability for providing a thorough environmental assessment of the Action as presented. 8 21779919.1 Page170 NOTICE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT LEAD AGENCY DESIGNATION ONONDAGA COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY December 9, 2020 This notice is provided pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and the regulations adopted thereunder at 6 NYCRR Part 617. The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (“OCIDA”) intends to assume the role of Lead Agency for the purpose of conducting a coordinated environmental review under SEQRA for the following action . Project Name: Proposed Expansion of the White Pine Commerce Park Project Address: 5171 Route 31, Town of Clay, Onondaga County New York Description of Action: OCIDA, as Project Sponsor, proposes to expand its business park known as White Pine Commerce Park to approximately 1,253± acres (the “Project”). White Pine Commerce Park (the “Park”) is located at the northeast of the intersection of NYS Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road. OCIDA currently owns approximately 450± acres and would acquire approximately 800± additional acres to the east of the existing Park. The expanded Park will be capable of supporting a mix of industrial and/or commercial uses that may include industrially related office, research, manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, data management, material processing and distribution facilities in a campus-like setting. Based on its review of the Full Environmental Assessment Form (“FEAF”) prepared for the Project, and its knowledge of the Project generally, OCIDA has determined that the Project constitutes a Type I action as defined under SEQRA. As a recipient of this notice, your agency has been identified as one of the potentially involved agencies for the Project. Since the Lead Agency must be designated by agreement among the involved agencies, OCIDA requests your agreement regarding its assumption of the SEQRA Lead Agency role for this project. Within 30 days of the date of this notice, please notify OCIDA in writing at the address below of your agreement to OCIDA acting as lead agency and provide any comments or questions you may have concerning the Project. A lead agency consent form is found below. Robert Petrovich, Executive Director Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency 333 West Washington St., Suite 130 Syracuse, New York 13202 Email: economicdevelopment@ongov.net 1 21775836.1 Page171 Phone: (315) 435-3770 Fax: (315) 435-3669 A complete copy of the FEAF, including OCIDA’s Notice of Intent to Prepare a Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement is enclosed herein. If no response is received within the 30 days of the date of this notice, it shall be assumed that your agency has no objection to OCIDA acting as Lead Agency and no specific concerns about the Project. _____________ SEQRA LEAD AGENCY DESIGNATION Project: White Pine Commerce Park (formerly known as Clay Business Park) 5171 Route 31 Town of Clay, New York The undersigned, on behalf of ____________________________________________________, concurs with the designation of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency as lead agency for the coordinated environmental review of the White Pine Commerce Park Expansion Project. By: _______________________________________ Title: ______________________________________ Date: ______________________________________ 2 21775836.1 Page172 Mailing List: Damian M. Ulatowski, Supervisor Town of Clay 4401 State Route 31 Clay, New York 13041 Edward Wisnowski, Chairman Town of Clay Zoning Board of Appeals 4401 State Route 31 Clay, NY 13041 Russ Mitchell, Chairman Town of Clay Planning Board 4401 State Route 31 Clay, New York 13041 Matthew Marko, Regional Director New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 615 Erie Boulevard West Syracuse, New York 13204-2400 Basil Seggos, Commissioner New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 Martin E. Voss, Commissioner Onondaga County Department of Transportation John H. Mulroy Civic Center 421 Montgomery Street, 11th Floor Syracuse, New York 13202 J. Ryan McMahon, II, County Executive John H. Mulroy Civic Center 421 Montgomery Street, 14th Floor Syracuse, New York 13202 Dan Kwasnowski, Planning Director Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency John H. Mulroy Civic Center 421 Montgomery Street, 11th Floor Syracuse, New York 13202 3 21775836.1 Page173 Frank M. Mento, P.E., Commissioner Onondaga County Water Environment Protection 650 Hiawatha Boulevard Syracuse, New York 13204 Marie Therese Dominguez, Commissioner New York State Department of Transportation 50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232 David P. Smith, P.E., Regional Director New York State Department of Transportation State Office Building 333 E. Washington Street Syracuse, NY 13202 New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Erik Kulleseid, Commissioner 625 Broadway Albany NY 12207 Onondaga County Metropolitan Water Board Terence Mannion, Esq., Acting Chairman 4170 Route 31 Clay, NY 13041-8739 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Col. Eli Adams, Commander Buffalo District 1776 Niagara Street Buffalo, NY 14207 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service New York Field Office 3817 Luker Road Cortland, NY 13045 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Northeast Region 300 Westgate Center Dr. Hadley, MA 01035 4 21775836.1 Page174 Indu Gupta, M.D., MPH Commissioner of Health Onondaga County Department of Health Bureau of Public Health Engineering 421 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor Syracuse, NY 13202 James D’Agostino, Director Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council 126 North Salina Street 100 Clinton Square, Suite 100 5 21775836.1 Page175 NOTICE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT LEAD AGENCY DESIGNATION ONONDAGA COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY December 9, 2020 This notice is provided pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and the regulations adopted thereunder at 6 NYCRR Part 617. The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (“OCIDA”) intends to assume the role of Lead Agency for the purpose of conducting a coordinated environmental review under SEQRA for the proposed action below. Project Name Proposed Expansion of White Pine Commerce Park Project Address: 5171 Route 31, Town of Clay, Onondaga County New York Description of Action: OCIDA, as Project Sponsor, proposes to expand its business park known as White Pine Commerce Park to approximately 1,253± acres (the “Project”). White Pine Commerce Park (the “Park”) is located at the northeast of the intersection of NYS Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road. OCIDA currently owns approximately 450± acres and would acquire approximately 800± additional acres to the east of the existing Park. The expanded Park will be capable of supporting a mix of industrial and/or commercial uses that may include industrially related office, research, manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, data management, material processing and distribution facilities in a campus-like setting. Based on its review of the Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”) prepared for the Project, and its knowledge of the Project generally, OCIDA has determined that the Project constitutes a Type I action as defined under SEQRA. As a recipient of this notice, your agency has been identified as one of the potentially interested agencies for the Project. A complete copy of the SEQRA Environmental Assessment Form, including OCIDA’s Notice of Intent to Prepare a Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement is enclosed herein. Please direct any comments or questions to OCIDA at the following address: Robert Petrovich, Executive Director Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency 333 West Washington St., Suite 130 Syracuse, New York 13202 Email: economicdevelopment@ongov.net Phone: (315) 435-3770 Fax: (315) 435-3669 1 21775903.1 Page176 Mailing List: Bill Meyer, Supervisor Town of Cicero 8236 Brewerton Road Cicero, NY 13039 2 21775903.1 Page177 Page178 Page179 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency March 5, 2021 333 West Washington St., Suite 130 Syracuse, NY 13202 economicdevelopment@ongov.net RE: White Pine Commerce Park, Response to SEQRA Lead Agency Coordination 5171 Route 31, Town of Clay, Onondaga County Dear Mr. Petrovich: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) received the submitted information for the above referenced project on January 8, 2021. This information was received by the Department on January 8, 2021. According to the provided materials, OCIDA, as the project sponsor, proposes to expand its existing 450 acres business park to approximately 1,253 acres to support a mix of industrial and/or commercial businesses. DEC has no objections to OCIDA continuing as lead agency and offers the following to be considered in addition to the impacts that were identified in the 2013 Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement. PROTECTION OF WATERS Eight tributaries of Oneida River and Youngs Creek (NYS Water Index#: ONT-66-11-14-4-1A, ONT-66- 11-14-2-1, ONT-66-11-14-1C, ONT-66-11-14-2, ONT-66-11-14-1B, ONT-66-11-14, ONT-66-11-14-4, ONT-66-11-14-4-1), all Class C streams, are located within close proximity to the identified project location. These natural resources should be preserved to the best extent possible. An Article 15, Protection of Waters, is required for excavating or placing fill in navigable waters of the state, below the mean high water level, including adjacent and contiguous marshes and wetlands. In New York State, applicants for a Federal license or permit for activities that may result in a discharge into waters of the United States are required to apply for and obtain a Water Quality Certification (WQC) from DEC indicating that the proposed activity will comply with New York State water quality standards. A WQC from DEC is most commonly required when a project also requires a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for the placement of fill in waters of the United States. Therefore, any of these impacts should be considered in your environmental review and incorporated into the design. Upon application to DEC, the project sponsor must provide a full delineation of all streams, and should include, but not limited to; stream width at Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL), colored photographs, a determination of its’ navigability, any proposed tree cutting along the stream corridor, and any fill or ground disturbance within 50 feet from OHWL. The project sponsor will be responsible for ensuring that any work shall not pollute any stream or waterbody, as it pertains to New York State’s water quality standards program, which includes federal (U.S. EPA) oversight. Care shall be taken to stabilize any disturbed areas promptly after any construction, and all necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent contamination of the stream or waterbody by silt, sediment, fuels, solvents, lubricants, or any other pollutant associated with the project. FRESHWATER WETLANDS Your project/site is near or within two Regulated Freshwater Wetlands; BRE-11, a Class III wetland, and BRE-14, a Class II Wetland. Under the Freshwater Wetlands Act, DEC regulates activities in freshwater wetlands and in their 100 foot adjacent areas. DEC regulates such activities to prevent impairment of wetland benefits and functions. Therefore, DEC recommends that any impacts to both the Freshwater Page180 Wetland and/or 100 foot adjacent area be considered in your environmental review, and strict avoidance incorporated into your design. In addition, a full delineation, and wetland report should be completed. Once completed, please contact our Bureau of Ecosystem Health, to have the delineation verified, at (607) 753-3095, ext. 206. Please also contact your town officials and the United States Army Corps of Engineers Auburn Field Office, at (315) 255-8090, for anything they might require. STATE-LISTED SPECIES DEC has reviewed the State's Natural Heritage records. We have determined that the site is located within or near record(s) for the following State-listed species: Sedge Wren (Cistothorus platensis), Threatened, and Indiana Bat (Myotis sodalis), Endangered. Please be aware, pursuant to Article 11, Title 5, Section 535 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Threatened and Endangered Species, an "Incidental Take" Permit may be required from the DEC for any project if it is determined that a take of a threatened or endangered species will occur. Regarding the Sedge Wren, DEC will require that a grassland breeding bird survey be conducted. DEC will review the results of this survey in order to determine the need for an incidental take permit. Regarding the Indiana Bat, to avoid adverse impacts, any project plans for construction activities on these parcels must specify that cutting of any and all known roost trees be avoided, and clearing of other trees must occur from October 31 through March 31. For more information on avoiding impacts to state-listed species referenced above, please contact Tom Bell with DEC’s Region 7 Division of Wildlife at (607) 753-3095, ext. 243. The absence of data does not necessarily mean that rare or state-listed species, natural communities or other significant habitats do not exist on or adjacent to the proposed site. Rather, our files currently do not contain information which indicates their presence. For most sites, comprehensive field surveys have not been conducted. We cannot provide a definitive statement on the presence or absence of all rare or state-listed species or significant natural communities. Depending on the nature of the project and the conditions at the project site, further information from on-site surveys or other sources may be required to fully assess impacts on biological resources. CULTURAL RESOURCES We have reviewed the statewide inventory of archaeological resources maintained by the New York State Museum and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation. These records indicate that the project is not located within an area considered to be sensitive with regard to archaeological resources. For more information, please visit the New York State Office of Historic Preservation website at http://www.nysparks.com/shpo/. Other permits from this Department or other agencies may be required for projects conducted on this property now or in the future. Applicants proposing complex, multi-residential, commercial or industrial projects are strongly encouraged to schedule a pre-application conference. This meeting with DEC allows the applicant to clarify project objectives and obtain DEC's recommendations. Such feedback can improve the project environmentally and shorten the application procedure. Also, regulations applicable to the location subject to this determination occasionally are revised and you should, therefore, verify the need for permits if your project is delayed or postponed. Applications may be downloaded from our website at https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6222.html. State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) If the project will disturb greater than one acre of soil, a SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity, Permit No. GP-0-20-001 (Stormwater Permit) will be required. The project is located within the Town of Clay, which is a regulated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) community. Therefore, the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be reviewed and accepted by the MS4 prior to obtaining stormwater permit coverage. In addition to the MS4 review, DEC Page181 retains its authority to complete a SWPPP review of the project. Please notify DEC when the SWPPP for this project has been completed and is available for review. The proposed commerce park will most likely be serviced by the Oak Orchard Wastewater Treatment plant (WWTP). Depending on the estimated organic loads the facility (s) will produce, a pretreatment system should be considered. Many industrial developments typically have higher levels of total suspended solids and/or metals, and existing conditions at the treatment plant may not accommodate these increases. In addition to pretreatment, an upgrade to the WWTP should be considered to handle not only the increase in organic loads, but the increase in hydraulic loading. Proposed new outfalls were mentioned in the FEAF. Once available, DEC will need to review any new outfalls, as any discharges of wastewater will require a SPDES permit, and proper justification as to why the discharges cannot be sent to the Oak Orchard WWTP. With regards to any proposed sewer extensions, DEC strongly recommends being a co-reviewer along with Onondaga County Department of Health for any and all approvals for the installation of the force mains. Lastly, the groundwater elevation has been noted as 3 feet, and thus any dewatering action should be reviewed by DEC. These determinations are typically good for one year, therefore as plans progress please contact DEC to ensure your compliance with Environmental Conservation Law (ECL). Please contact this office if you have questions regarding the above information. Thank you. Sincerely, Trendon Choe Division of Environmental Permits, Region 7 Telephone No. (315) 426-7445 Cc: Matthew Marko – R7 Director T. Vigneault, V. Ellis, M. Kazmierski – R7 DOW T. Bell – R7 Wildlife T. Toukatly – R7 BEH E. Tracy – R7 RPA Town Supervisor Page182 From: dec.sm.NaturalHeritage To: Carroll, Alexandra Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Info Request Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 5:22:44 PM I see. We can review the project site, but it’s worth mentioning that for listed animals such as sedge wren and Indiana bat, we cannot divulge detailed information. We can report the distance from the project site and whether or not it is a breeding or nonbreeding location (for birds) and summer or winter location (for bats). And, you would still need to follow up with NYSDEC Regional Permits staff for additional guidance or permit considerations for any listed species. We do provide more detailed information for unlisted species and significant natural communities, should there happen to be any. I will keep this request in our queue for review. Sincerely, Heidi From: Carroll, Alexandra Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 5:06 PM To: dec.sm.NaturalHeritage Subject: RE: Info Request Heidi, Thank you for your email.   I did use the EAF Mapper tool and USFWS IPaC tool and found that the project location could impact two species: Sedge wren and Indiana bat. I was hoping to gain more information on the known occurrences of these species as neither tool provides that information. Thanks again, Alexandra JMT of New York, Inc. An Employee-Owned Company Alexandra Carroll, GISP Associate Special Projects D. (518) 218-5925 P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail From: dec.sm.NaturalHeritage Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 4:25 PM Page183 To: Carroll, Alexandra Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Info Request Alexandra, Thank you for contacting the NY Natural Heritage Program. In your request you mention SEQR review. You can use the EAF Mapper, a NYSDEC online tool, to obtain the information you need. The EAF Mapper is the most efficient way to obtain answers to questions on the EAF. The EAF Mapper will automatically answer many of the EAF questions, including those regarding rare and endangered species (the tool provides specific species names) and significant natural communities. And when you use the EAF Mapper to fill in your EAF, submitting a project screening request to NY Natural Heritage is not necessary. Due to the volume of requests we are receiving, our turn-around time is currently longer than usual, at about 5-6 weeks response time from submission date. If you use the EAF Mapper in the meantime and are able to get what you need regarding rare and endangered species and significant natural communities, please let me know and I will remove this request from our queue. Sincerely, Heidi Krahling, Environmental Review Specialist (she/her) NY Natural Heritage Program 625 Broadway, 5th Floor Albany, NY 12233-4757 www.nynhp.org From: Carroll, Alexandra Sent: Friday, March 26, 2021 2:39 PM To: dec.sm.NaturalHeritage Subject: Info Request Importance: High Dear Information Services: JMT of New York, Inc. is preparing SEQR-related documents for a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) for a proposed manufacturing site bound by NY-31 to the south and Caughdenoy Road to the west in Towns of Clay and Cicero, Onondaga County, New York. The attached Site Location Map depicts the project boundaries. Please review the project area for the presence of endangered, threatened, or special concern wildlife species, rare plant, animal or natural community occurrences, or other significant habitats. Page184 If you should have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at acarroll@jmt.com or (518) 218-5925. Kind regards, Alexandra JMT of New York, Inc. An Employee-Owned Company Alexandra Carroll, GISP Associate Special Projects 19 British American Boulevard Latham, New York 12110 D. (518) 218-5925 acarroll@jmt.com P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail JMT 50th Anniversary JMT thanks you for helping us achieve 50 years in business! This message is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential, privileged and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately and delete it from your system. Thank You. Page185 United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New York Ecological Services Field Office 3817 Luker Road Cortland, NY 13045-9385 Phone: (607) 753-9334 Fax: (607) 753-9699 http://www.fws.gov/northeast/nyfo/es/section7.htm In Reply Refer To: April 13, 2021 Consultation Code: 05E1NY00-2021-SLI-2254 Event Code: 05E1NY00-2021-E-07085 Project Name: White Pine SGEIS Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location or may be affected by your proposed project To Whom It May Concern: The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). This list can also be used to determine whether listed species may be present for projects without federal agency involvement. New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the ESA, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC site at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list. If listed, proposed, or candidate species were identified as potentially occurring in the project area, coordination with our office is encouraged. Information on the steps involved with assessing potential impacts from projects can be found at: http:// www.fws.gov/northeast/nyfo/es/section7.htm Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/ eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the Services wind Page186 04/13/2021 Event Code: 05E1NY00-2021-E-07085 2 energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and bats. Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http:// www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http:// www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/ comtow.html. We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project planning to further the purposes of the ESA. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office. Attachment(s): ▪ Official Species List Page187 04/13/2021 Event Code: 05E1NY00-2021-E-07085 1 Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action". This species list is provided by: New York Ecological Services Field Office 3817 Luker Road Cortland, NY 13045-9385 (607) 753-9334 Page188 04/13/2021 Event Code: 05E1NY00-2021-E-07085 2 Project Summary Consultation Code: 05E1NY00-2021-SLI-2254 Event Code: 05E1NY00-2021-E-07085 Project Name: White Pine SGEIS Project Type: DEVELOPMENT Project Description: Development of Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement Project Location: Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:// www.google.com/maps/@43.188826750000004,-76.15214390820285,14z Counties: Onondaga County, New York Page189 04/13/2021 Event Code: 05E1NY00-2021-E-07085 3 Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 2 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list. Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species. IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheries1, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce. See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions. 1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce. Mammals NAME STATUS Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis Endangered There is final critical habitat for this species. The location of the critical habitat is not available. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5949 Reptiles NAME STATUS Eastern Massasauga (=rattlesnake) Sistrurus catenatus Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2202 Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION. Page190 ° mi 0 0.45 0.9 1.8 Unconfined, High Yield Confined, No Overlying Surfical Aquifer Kame, Outwash or Alluvium Primary Aquifer Region Unconfined, Mid Yield Confined, Unknown Depth and Thickness Moraine Page191 The New York Department of State (DOS) gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of data shown on this map product. DOS does not assume responsibility for the use or application of any information represented on this map nor responsibility for any error, omission or other discrepancy between the electronic and printed versions of documents. 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This map is intended for general planning purposes only. It should not be used to determine if a property is located in a SFHA. To determine if a property is located in a SFHA, refer to the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps. 0 1 2 3 4 5 The hardcopy FIRM and the accompanying FISs are the official designation of SFHAs and Base Miles Flood Elevations (BFEs) for the NFIP. For the purposes of the NFIP, changes to the flood risk information published by FEMA may only be performed by FEMA and through the mechanisms NOTE: This map was created by the Syracuse-Onondaga County established in the NFIP regulation (44 CFR Parts 59-78). These digital data are produced in Planning Agency (SOCPA) GIS division using existing (1980's) and conjunction with the hardcopy FIRMs and generally match the hardcopy map exactly. However the hardcopy flood maps and flood profiles are the authoritative documents for the NFIP. preliminary (2016) FEMA floodplain data. Page192 No floodplains identified. Page193 Page194 Page195 Page196 Page197 Page198 Page199 Page200 Page201 Page202 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND NOTICE OF SEQRA HEARING Date: May 6, 2021 Lead agency: Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) Address: Robert Petrovich, Executive Director Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency 333 West Washington St., Suite 130 Syracuse, New York 13202 This notice is issued pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8, State Environmental Quality Review Act of the Environmental Conservation Law. A Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (“GEIS”) has been completed and accepted for the proposed action described below. Comments are requested and will be accepted by OCIDA until June 11, 2021 in writing to the address above, or via email to: economicdevelopment@ongov.net. A public hearing on the Draft Supplemental GEIS will be held virtually on May 24, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to be heard may participate in the hearing using the information below. Webcast public hearing information: Topic: OCIDA White Pine Draft Supplemental GEIS 2021 Public Hearing Time: May 24, 2021 6:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81266706416?pwd=cDl0S05nVXpzcW9VMUlKOGZscHNE QT09 Meeting ID: 812 6670 6416 Passcode: XBf8bW One tap mobile +19294362866,,81266706416#,,,,*058990# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) Meeting ID: 812 6670 6416 Passcode: 058990 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kemOKIg0tq Page203 Name of Action & Location of Action: White Pine Commerce Park (formerly known as Clay Business Park) 5171 Route 31 Town of Clay, New York Description of Action: OCIDA, as Project Sponsor, proposes to expand its existing White Pine Commerce Park (“Park”), formerly known as the Clay Business Park, to approximately 1,250± acres (the “Project”). The Park is located northeast of the intersection of NYS Route 31 and Caughdenoy Road in the Town of Clay, Onondaga County, New York. OCIDA currently owns approximately 648± acres, has another 282± acres under contract, and would acquire approximately 320± additional acres through purchase agreements with existing landowners or, if necessary, pursuant to the Eminent Domain Procedure Law to avoid fragmented parcels that would hinder future development. The Project purpose is to expand the Park to enable OCIDA to market the Park to a larger, more diverse mix of potential industrial and commercial developers, by making the site more attractive to a broader scope of industries, particularly the semiconductor industry, and bringing high tech and high paying jobs to Onondaga County. OCIDA originally created the Park in 2013. At that time, OCIDA determined the creation of the Park was a Type 1 Action under SEQRA and it had the potential for at least one significant adverse environmental impact. OCIDA subsequently issued a positive declaration and required the preparation of a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (“DGEIS”). In September 2013, OCIDA adopted a Final GEIS (“FGEIS”) for the Park. It subsequently issued its Findings Statement certifying that the requirements of SEQRA had been met and the Park was “[c]onsistent with social, economic and other essential considerations from among the reasonable alternatives available, the action is the one that avoids or minimizes adverse environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable, and that adverse impacts will be avoided or minimized to the maximum extent practicable by incorporating as conditions to the decision those mitigation measures that were identified as practicable[.]” The scope of the Project and changes in circumstances since OCIDA’s 2013 SEQRA review warrant further review under SEQRA. OCIDA has prepared the Draft Supplemental GEIS to evaluate Project changes that have occurred since 2013. Potential Environmental Impacts Potential impacts associated with the proposed Project are identified in the Full Environmental Assessment Form, evaluated in the Draft Supplemental GEIS, and include the following: zoning and land use; community character; transportation and traffic; energy and utilities; topography, geology, soils and groundwater; water resources; air resources; climate change; human health; ecological resources; cultural and archaeological resources; visual resources; and noise, odor and light. These impacts, which may be reasonably expected to result from the Project, have been compared to the criteria for determining significance identified in 6 N.Y.C.R.R. § 617.7(c)(1) and in accordance with 6 N.Y.C.R.R. § 617.7(c)(2) and (3). Page204 The Draft Supplemental GEIS is available for review at the following:  OCIDA’s website at: https://www.ongoved.com/ocida/project-documents/.  Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Attn: Robert Petrovich, Executive Director 333 West Washington St., Suite 130 Syracuse, New York 13202 (315) 435-3770  Town of Clay Town Hall 4401 Route 31 Clay, NY 13041 (315) 652-3800 A copy of the Draft Supplemental GEIS may also be obtained from OCIDA upon request. Page205 Involved and Interested Agencies: Damian M. Ulatowski, Supervisor Town of Clay 4401 State Route 31 Clay, New York 13041 Edward Wisnowski, Chairman Town of Clay Zoning Board of Appeals 4401 State Route 31 Clay, NY 13041 Russ Mitchell, Chairman Town of Clay Planning Board 4401 State Route 31 Clay, New York 13041 Matthew Marko, Regional Director New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 615 Erie Boulevard West Syracuse, New York 13204-2400 Basil Seggos, Commissioner New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233 Martin E. Voss, Commissioner Onondaga County Department of Transportation John H. Mulroy Civic Center 421 Montgomery Street, 11th Floor Syracuse, New York 13202 J. Ryan McMahon, II, County Executive John H. Mulroy Civic Center 421 Montgomery Street, 14th Floor Syracuse, New York 13202 Dan Kwasnowski, Planning Director Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency John H. Mulroy Civic Center 421 Montgomery Street, 11th Floor Syracuse, New York 13202 Page206 Frank M. Mento, P.E., Commissioner Onondaga County Water Environment Protection 650 Hiawatha Boulevard Syracuse, New York 13204 Marie Therese Dominguez, Commissioner New York State Department of Transportation 50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232 David P. Smith, P.E., Regional Director New York State Department of Transportation State Office Building 333 E. Washington Street Syracuse, NY 13202 New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Erik Kulleseid, Commissioner 625 Broadway Albany NY 12207 Onondaga County Water Authority Michael Hooker, Executive Director 200 Northern Concourse North Syracuse, NY 13212 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Col. Eli Adams, Commander Buffalo District 1776 Niagara Street Buffalo, NY 14207 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service New York Field Office 3817 Luker Road Cortland, NY 13045 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Northeast Region 300 Westgate Center Dr. Hadley, MA 01035 Indu Gupta, M.D., MPH Commissioner of Health Page207 Onondaga County Department of Health Bureau of Public Health Engineering 421 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor Syracuse, NY 13202 James D’Agostino, Director Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council 126 North Salina Street 100 Clinton Square, Suite 100 Bill Meyer, Supervisor Town of Cicero 8236 Brewerton Road Cicero, NY 13039 Page208 Page209 Page210 Page211 Page212 Page213 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 APPENDIX B May 24, 2021 Public Hearing Transcript Page214 Page 1 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 NEW YORK STATE 3 ONONDAGA COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 4 5 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW 6 NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL 7 GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT 8 NOTICE OF SEQRA HEARING 9 10 11 DATE: May 24, 2021 at 6:05 p.m. 12 VENUE: Zoom Remote Connection 13 MODERATOR: JEFF DAVIS, COUNSEL FOR OCIDA 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Reported by Annette Lainson 21 22 23 24 25 Page215 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 2 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 APPEARANCES: 3 ROB SIMPSON JEFF RUBIN 4 LUKE MURPHY BUD LOURA 5 RANDY WOLKEN MAUREEN MATTHEW 6 ALBERTO BIANCHETTI MARY SNYDER 7 MIMTCH LATIMER MIKE NASH 8 ERIK SMITH ANDY BREWER 9 DARLENE PIPER 10 HANNAH HENLEY CRAIG MARCA GREG LANCETTE 11 JIM MASON MARY M. THOMPSON 12 RAY RUDOLPH JOHN W. DAN 13 RICK SHORT DAVID WILHITE 14 LIDIA PIERCE RYAN PLESKACH 15 BARBARA O’BRIEN MICHELLE NUZZO 16 ANNETTE CAPRIA GARY MACE 17 KEVIN J. MEAKER 18 RENEE CORDELL KEVIN SCHWAB 19 CODY KELLY 20 21 22 23 Page216 24 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com 25 Page217 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 3 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 (The meeting commenced at 6:05 p.m.) 3 MR. DAVIS: Good evening everyone. 4 Again my name is Jeff Davis, counsel for OCIDA. I 5 will be moderating tonight's public hearing 6 concerning the draft environmental impact statement 7 of the proposed expansion of the White Pine Commerce 8 Park. If you would like to comment please enter your 9 name in the chat function here on Zoom. There's a 10 button at the bottom that says chat. We're getting 11 people that would like to speak. If you're on your 12 phone, please hit star nine and that will raise your 13 hand so that we know that you're on the phone and 14 you'd like. 15 This public comment hearing is being 16 held in conjunction with the following project, 17 OCIDA, is project sponsor, proposes to expand its 18 existing White Pine Commerce Park, to approximately 19 1,250 plus or minus acres. The Park is located 20 northeast of the intersection of NYS Route 31 and 21 Caughdenoy Road in the Town of Clay, Onondaga County, 22 New York. OCIDA currently owns approximately six 23 hundred and forty- eight acres, has another 24 approximately two hundred and eighty two acres under 25 contract. And will require approximately three ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page218 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 4 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 hundred and twenty plus or minus additional acres in 3 purchase agreements with existing landowners or if 4 necessary pursuant to the Eminent Domain Procedure 5 Law, that would fragment parcels that would hinder 6 future development. 7 The Park was previously evaluated by 8 OCIDA under the State Environmental Quality Review 9 Act, also known as SEQRA culminated in a final 10 environmental impact statement, in September 2013. 11 As a result, a draft supplemental generic 12 environmental impact statement has been prepared to 13 propose expansion to evaluate changes since the final 14 E.I.S was adopted in 2013. In its May 6, 2021 15 meeting, OCIDA accepted the draft supplemental 16 G.E.I.S. and added it for public review and comment. 17 A copy of the draft supplemental G.E.I.S. is 18 available on OCIDA's website, may also be viewed at 19 OCIDA's offices at 333 West Washington Street, Suite 20 130, Syracuse, New York 13202 or the Town of Clay 21 Hall at 440 Route 31, Clay, New York. 22 This public comment hearing is being 23 held remotely by Zoom and telephone conference call 24 in accordance with the modifications to article seven 25 of the public officers law, also known as the Open ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page219 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 5 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 Meetings law, as modified by New York Governor Andrew 3 Cuomo's executive order 202.1 as extended in response 4 to the COVID 19 pandemic. A copy of a recording of 5 tonight's public hearing will be available at OCIDA's 6 website. Pursuant to NYCRR part 621.8 OCIDA 7 published notice of the availability of the draft 8 supplemental G.E.I.S. and this public hearing in the 9 D.E.C.'s environmental notice bulletin on May 12, 10 2021. 11 Notice of the availability of the 12 draft supplemental G.E.I.S. and this public hearing 13 was also published in the Syracuse Post Standard on 14 May 9, 2021. OCIDA is ... as lead agency for the 15 purpose of conducting this coordinated environmental 16 review of the public park expansion pursuant to the 17 State Environmental Quality Review Act. The public 18 hearing is being held in furtherance of a SEQRA 19 process and is intended solely for members of the 20 public to provide comments on the draft supplemental 21 G.E.I.S. for the record which will be incorporated 22 into the final supplemental G.E.I.S. to be prepared 23 by a OCIDA. 24 Please understand that this evening is 25 not a question and answer session. This session is ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page220 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 6 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 being recorded, and there is a court reporter present 3 that will produce a transcript of the session. In 4 order to ensure that the court reporter adequately, 5 adequately records tonight's comments. Please 6 announce yourself and spell your full name. Also, 7 please make sure that you speak clearly when you are 8 called on to speak. We have several people 9 registered to speak this evening. Because of the 10 number of people who have registered to speak, we 11 will require that each speaker stay within a three- 12 minute time limit for verbal comments today. In 13 order to accommodate as many speakers as possible to 14 three limit -- three minute time limit will be 15 strictly enforced. I will notify speakers at the two 16 minute and thirty second mark by raising my hand, 17 you will all see me on the screen because I will stay 18 focused on your screen. Will alert the speakers that 19 their time is almost over. At the three minute mark 20 I will step in, let them know that their time is 21 over, and we can mute on our end if people refuse to 22 stop speaking. 23 In addition to allow for the maximum 24 number of speakers to be heard. If your comment has 25 already been made, you will not need to repeat the ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page221 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 7 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 comments as each comment or category -- category of 3 comments if they're the same will be addressed in the 4 final G.E.I.S.. In addition, all comments may be 5 submitted in writing. Written comments may be 6 accepted by the agency until June 11th, 2021 and may 7 be submitted to Robert Petrovich, Executive Director 8 of OCIDA at 333 West Washington Street, suite 130 9 Syracuse, New York or via email to the economic 10 development at ongov.net email address. Same weight 11 and consideration will be given to written comments 12 as those expressed this evening in this hearing. 13 A few more housekeeping items before 14 we get started. For those attending through the Zoom 15 link, you will all remain muted until it is your turn 16 to speak. Again, please type your name into the chat 17 function so that we know that you wish to speak. I 18 will announce the name of the speaker as well as the 19 next speaker in line, so that the speakers know that 20 they're on-deck and prepared so we can move things 21 forward promptly. If someone does not respond 22 timely, when I -- when we call their name, we will 23 move on to the next person. For those attending via 24 phone that wish to speak, you either again press star 25 nine to raise your hand, and then when we call your ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page222 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 8 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 name or telephone number, because it'll be by number, 3 you will unmute yourself by using star six. We will 4 call out the phone number and ask you to unmute 5 again. And I'll repeat those directions when they 6 get to a phone person. Again, please state, say your 7 full name and spell your name for the court reporter 8 so that we can get an accurate transcript of 9 tonight's meeting. 10 With that, I have a list of folks who 11 were logged into the queue and put their name in 12 first. So we'll run through that list of folks to 13 start this off. And the first person in the queue 14 this evening is Mr. Rob Simpson. The person that is 15 up next would be Jeff Rubin. 16 So I ask Rob Simpson to please come 17 off mute and provide your comments. Bear with us 18 Rob, we'll get to that button to ask you to come off 19 mute in just a second. 20 MR. SIMPSON: Thank you. Thank you, 21 Jeff. Thank you to OCIDA for holding this public 22 hearing. Thanks to everyone for joining. I just 23 want to start off by saying in my eighteen years in 24 economic development in Upstate New York, the 25 opportunity that the marketplace is providing to our ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page223 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 9 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 region right now is one that I have never seen 3 before. It's one that I'm incredibly excited about 4 and it's one that I think our region needs to 5 position itself to capture. We know that there are a 6 handful of very significant and very exciting 7 potential investments that are being considered by 8 global technology companies around the world. And 9 for years and years, our region has talked about a 10 complete and total transformation of our Central New 11 York economy. By positioning the White Pine Commerce 12 Park to attract one of these perspective large scale 13 investments, we have the -- we have the possibility 14 of creating and attracting not only new direct 15 investment, but new jobs. Those jobs would be 16 directed by an employer who might come and choose to 17 locate at White Pine, but also a litany of indirect 18 jobs. 19 Supply chain jobs, small businesses 20 who have the, would have the ability to work with a 21 prospective tenant if we're successful in landing one 22 in the park, thousands and thousands of good paying 23 construction jobs, something that our community cares 24 a lot of. And also all of the potential supply chain 25 benefits that follow investments on the order of ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page224 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 10 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 magnitude that those that our region is chasing. 3 This would be nothing short of a complete and total 4 transformation of essentially our economy from a 5 postindustrial one to one that is anchored in 6 technology, in innovation, in advanced manufacturing. 7 And it's an incredibly exciting time. 8 One thing I would say about the size 9 and scale of the investments that are out there in 10 the marketplace today, they would do a number of 11 things that I think are critically important. First 12 and foremost, positioning ourselves to attract one of 13 those investments would put Syracuse back on the 14 international map. 15 Second, we will draw a significant 16 amount of additional attention which allows us to be 17 more competitive from an economic development 18 standpoint. It would serve as a beacon to attract 19 people and talent from across the country and around 20 the world to choose Central New York to locate. And 21 -- and it would also offer us the opportunity for 22 downstream spin off technology jobs in high tech 23 startups and others that we could support throughout 24 our technology ecosystem. 25 Put simply, this is a once in a ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page225 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 11 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 lifetime opportunity for us to create an asset in the 3 White Pine Commerce Park making position in Central 4 New York for one of the largest economic development 5 investments that is out there in the market. On 6 behalf of the two thousand members of CenterState 7 CEO I want to thank the county for their leadership 8 role and I want to offer our unequivocal support for 9 this project. Thank you. 10 MR. DAVIS: Thank you. Then next will 11 be Jeff Rubin and on-deck after that will be Luke 12 Murphy. 13 MR. RUBIN: Thank you. Thank you, 14 Jeff. My name is Jeff Rubin, J-E-F-F R-U-B-I-N, the 15 founder and CEO of Sidearm Sports as well as a 16 professor of practice at the School of Information 17 Studies at Syracuse University. 18 I want to talk about this project and 19 the impact it will have and by doing that, I want to 20 talk about Sidearm Sports. When we have non-tech 21 jobs, we fill those on average it takes us two weeks 22 to fill non tech jobs. Those can be in project 23 management, sales etcetera. Our tech jobs are taking 24 four plus months to fill on average. And this is 25 getting worse as the pandemic ends. We're in the ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page226 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 12 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 midst of what I'm calling the great migration, where 3 there are promises of remote jobs, which means 4 companies like us in Central New York are no longer 5 competing with just other companies in Syracuse for 6 tech jobs, we are competing with companies all over 7 the country. 8 These companies -- these companies are 9 promising remote work for at least a year, and then 10 potential relocation. We've made great strides in 11 Central New York and in Onondaga County on creating 12 and growing tech companies, but we're nowhere close 13 to where we need to be. The opportunity we're 14 discussing today, as Rob Simpson said, has the 15 ability to put our county on the map as a tech 16 destination. It has the opportunity not just to add 17 thousands of jobs, but has the ability to add jobs to 18 tech companies like Sidearm Sports. So on behalf of 19 Sidearm Sports, I urge your approval of this 20 environmental impact statement. Thank you. 21 MR. DAVIS: Thank you. Again, anybody 22 that wishes to speak, please put your name in the 23 chat function. We will collect your name. Luke 24 Murphy is up to speak and will be asked to unmute 25 after Luke will be Bud Loura. ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page227 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 13 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 MR. MURPHY: Hello everyone, my name 3 is Luke Murphy L-U-K-E M-U-R-P-H-Y. I'm in charge of 4 the Research Department at Inficon and we directly 5 deal with this industry. I think as Rob and Jeff 6 said we're in a unique situation here to basically 7 change the course of Syracuse for the rest of my 8 lifetime, my kids’ lifetimes. I mean, being 9 fortunate enough to have traveled the world, I've 10 seen what the semiconductor fabs can do. And it's 11 just an immense amount of people that come in high 12 paying jobs, right that then go off and buy houses or 13 build houses and all the supply chain things that go 14 with that. And I think that this is something that 15 is a once in a lifetime opportunity, right. I mean 16 this is going to attract people, it's going to keep 17 Syracuse relevant. On a personal note, I mean I'm 18 born and raised in Liverpool right in the village, I 19 remember the heydays of when the Lockheed Martin 20 parking lot was full. And I feel this has, this has 21 the game changer ability to do that to the Syracuse, 22 New York area in general. And I urge the committee 23 to approve this. I will say also my colleague, Ann 24 is on the line, I don't know if she has anything else 25 to add. But thank you again and I urge the committee ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page228 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 14 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 to approve this. 3 MR. DAVIS: Thank you, Luke. Next up 4 is Bud Loura, and on-deck will be Randy Wolken. 5 MR. LOURA: Hello everybody, Bud 6 Loura, B-U-D L-O-U-R-A. I own a restaurant 7 consulting company in Central New York. I work with 8 about a hundred and twenty five to hundred and thirty 9 of your, all your favorite local restaurant owners. 10 As everyone knows, that industry has probably been 11 hit the hardest in the last fifteen months. I've 12 spoke to them after speaking to Nancy and some of the 13 people in charge of this project and they are 14 overwhelmed with the positivity, the opportunity. 15 Bringing in tech jobs, jobs that pay significant, the 16 ancillary benefits of that will be really hit the 17 restaurants extra as you know now, a lot of 18 restaurant owners are missing employees. They're 19 understaffed. This can bring in high school kids, 20 kids going to college, a whole new brand, and group 21 of people that can be employed. The businesses that 22 can come in will add revenue to all of these local 23 restaurants. I've got already commitments from forty 24 five to fifty that would be more than willing to 25 endorse this project one hundred percent. We see it ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page229 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 15 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 as positive. We hope to do and, and anything that's 3 needed in the process, we'd be available to help. So 4 again we, we endorse this fully, and we appreciate 5 the opportunity to speak. Thank you. 6 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 7 comments. Again, Randy Wolken and on-deck from Randy 8 it will be, just a second, Maureen Matthews. 9 MR. WOLKEN: Good evening, my name is 10 Randy Wolken, W-O-L-K-E-N. And I'm President CEO of 11 MACNY the Manufacturers Association. We represent 12 over three hundred manufacturing and industrial 13 companies in a twenty six county region. And this is 14 a fantastic opportunity to expand and grow our 15 advanced manufacturing base. I want to thank the 16 County Executive and his team OCIDA, and beyond for 17 developing this absolutely outstanding opportunity 18 and we fully support the expansion of the White Pine 19 Commerce Park. 20 As mentioned by others already on 21 this, at this event, there is a spectacular 22 opportunity to grow really unseen for decades in this 23 region. Not only will it grow the base of 24 opportunity, it will help existing companies expand. 25 And that is really the opportunity. So we fully ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page230 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 16 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 support this effort, by hoping it will go forward, 3 and we're -- appreciate the opportunity to make this 4 comment. Thanks. 5 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 6 comment. Maureen Matthews is up now, and on-deck 7 will be Alberto Bianchetti, Bianchetti. Maureen, 8 just bear with us, we'll ask you to unmute in just a 9 second. Maureen, we need to locate your screen name 10 to ask you to unmute just, just a moment. 11 MS. MATTHEWS: I'm Maureen Matthews, 12 M-A-T-T-H-E-W-S. I'm a resident of Burnett Road, 13 and I'm in jeopardy of losing my home. And I want to 14 know what was the basis for the review on such a 15 large parcel, for example, who or what business did 16 you mirror? Are there other structures in upstate 17 New York that are four million square feet on one 18 point nine, that's an estimate square miles? Did 19 you mirror a business in another state? Did you 20 mirror a business in another country? I have 21 concerns of the business pulling out as with Pfizer 22 in Connecticut and Foxconn in Wisconsin. I am 23 deeply concerned and opposed to a mega development. 24 MR. DAVIS: Thank you, Maureen. Next 25 up is Alberto, and on-deck will be Mary Snyder. ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page231 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 17 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 MR. BIANCHETTI: Good evening, my name 3 is Alberto Bianchetti, A-L-B-E-R-T-O B as in boy, I- 4 A-N-C-H-E-T-T-I. I'm National Grid's regional 5 director of customer and community engagement for 6 Central New York. National Grid has a long history 7 of supporting economic development throughout New 8 York State, including significant support for 9 projects in Onondaga County. The goal of that 10 support is to be a -- a partner in the vitality of 11 communities we serve both by sustaining economic 12 activity and helping it grow. That effort benefits 13 all customers of National Grid and all residents by 14 increasing the utilization of assets we have built to 15 date, and those we will need to develop in the 16 future. Because of the significant assets National 17 Grid already has near the White Pine site, we believe 18 that White Pine is uniquely suitable for the 19 development of a high tech manufacturing facility 20 where the availability and reliability of 21 competitively priced energy utility service is a high 22 priority. 23 Other attributes such as its potential 24 size, location, and the capabilities of the regional 25 workforce, area colleges and the local manufacturing ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page232 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 18 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 base, also make the site highly competitive with 3 locations in the south and southwest regions of the 4 country. The potential for massive investment by a 5 high tech facility has the chance to be 6 transformational to the region for a generation, 7 bringing with it significant economic multiplier 8 effects and well-paying jobs. National Grid has 9 similarly supported sites in Saratoga, Oneida and 10 Genesee counties that have already seen impactful 11 plans and investments by computer chips and high tech 12 facilities. For these reasons we support the 13 development of the White Pine site with the 14 confidence that its build out will be done in 15 accordance with the environmental and regulatory 16 expectations of all governing authorities. And the 17 belief that its success will benefit Onondaga County 18 and the region as a whole. Thank you. 19 MR. DAVIS: Thank you. Next up is 20 Mary Snyder, you'll be asked to unmute in just a 21 second. And on-deck is Mitch Latimer. 22 MS. SNYDER: Thank you for the 23 opportunity to speak tonight. I am Mary Snyder, 24 that's spelled M-A-R-Y S-N-Y-D-E-R. I'm general 25 counsel with S.R.C. in North Syracuse, and I'm here ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page233 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 19 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 representing S.R.C. Our organization responds to 3 rapid requests from the US military board for troop 4 protective material. And weekly we receive briefings 5 on the status of procurements that support those 6 government contracts. And one of the items that most 7 concerns us is semiconductors. Because of the 8 limited availability right now in the United States, 9 we are constantly concerned that we may not be able 10 to deliver the troop protective material within the 11 government's required timeframes. And so it's our 12 belief that the -- the community in Central New York 13 can either be hurt by this shortage or over the long 14 term could be helped by the shortage. 15 So -- so we believe this is a growing 16 important industry and we'd like to see it develop 17 here in Upstate New York and be part of our 18 technology infrastructure here. So we think this 19 would be an important development. Speed is very, 20 very critical in the industry, and the organizations 21 that will be interested in relocating here will need 22 to move quickly and the G.E.I.S. statement will 23 G.E.I.S. plan will support that speed. So we -- we 24 endorse the proposal and thank you for the 25 opportunity to speak tonight. ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page234 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 20 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 3 comments. Next up is Mitch Latimer, on-deck is Mike 4 Nash. 5 MR. LATIMER: Good evening everyone, 6 my name is Mitch Latimer, M-I-T-C-H L-A-T-I-M-E-R. I 7 just wanted to say that as a resident of Liverpool, I 8 am in support of this project. To put this site 9 ahead of the rest that we hear about coming to the 10 area. I feel that if we don't come together as a 11 community, we might not see an opportunity like this 12 again in our lifetime. For years people of Central 13 New York have talked about businesses like the Nestle 14 Plant, the Carrier Corporation leaving New York along 15 with them left the families that work there looking 16 for similar jobs, in other areas and other states. 17 It's time for in Central New York to get business 18 back -- businesses back like the Amazon is not far 19 from the White Pine site. Businesses like these are 20 offering job opportunities to thousands of people. 21 Let's make Central New York a destination to live and 22 work for our families and our friends. Thank you to 23 the County Exec Ryan McMahon and OCIDA for bringing 24 opportunities like this to our area. 25 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for the ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page235 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 21 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 comments. Next up is Mike Nash, and on-deck will be 3 Erik Smith. 4 MR. NASH: Thank you, appreciate you 5 having me. My name is Mike Nash, M-I-K-E N-A-S-H. 6 I'm the President of KS&R in our we are a local 7 market research firm, consulting agency here in 8 Syracuse, New York. We specialize in technology 9 clients. We do work for a number of semiconductor 10 chip fab manufacturers. I think that's the way the 11 economy is rolling right now. I think this 12 opportunity is, is a positive one for many of the 13 reasons stated earlier. And I would just add the 14 whole idea of reshoring or, or onshoring back with 15 this type of manufacturing will support a number of 16 industries that were probably not even aware of 17 today. 18 I think the auto industry is hurting 19 right now because of some of the chip manufacturing, 20 like the phone industries are going to start hurting 21 as well. And I think the more that we can put back 22 into the United States, particularly Syracuse, 23 Onondaga County area, the better. And we will highly 24 support this opportunity to continue to build this 25 technology ecosystem. And the ... between the Amazon ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page236 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 22 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 build out between Route 91 between this particular 3 parcel here, I think we have a great momentum moving 4 here that, that can all come together in a positive 5 way. So we support this board. Thank you. 6 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for the comment. 7 Next up is Erik Smith and on-deck is Andy Breuer. 8 MR. SMITH: Thank you. This is Erik 9 Smith E-R-I-K S-M-I-T-H and I'm the president and CEO 10 of Saab Incorporated headquartered in Syracuse. Saab 11 is a US aerospace and defense company, and we use a 12 significant amount of advanced semiconductor 13 components in manufacturing systems and subsystems 14 for delivery around the world. While I can't speak to 15 the specifics of the challenging land issues before 16 you today, I can tell you that overall, I believe 17 this project has the potential for exciting economic 18 growth for our community. 19 I also see a specific benefit for 20 Saab. This project will provide a local supplier and 21 partnership opportunity for key components within our 22 domestic and global supply chain. Having a local 23 trusted supplier to improve our market opportunities, 24 and will reduce the time to market for our products. 25 If successful, this project will help the region ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page237 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 23 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 attract directly relevant talent and improve the 3 competitiveness of the greater Syracuse area in 4 recruiting that talent. Landing a large high tech 5 company at White Pine will undoubtedly cause 6 additional companies to look seriously at Syracuse, 7 just as Saab did when we decided to make Syracuse our 8 home base. 9 So I was committed to Syracuse. We 10 moved our US headquarters here in 2019. And we see 11 the value in a grow -- in growing this high tech 12 ecosystem that drives economic value for all 13 industries locally. Just like at Saab you can expect 14 the jobs associated with this project to be good 15 paying high tech jobs. That means more restaurant 16 patrons, more sales for retail, our customers across 17 our service industries, and it means more revenue 18 back into our local economy and more opportunities 19 for our citizens. I know there are many 20 considerations to weigh when considering a project of 21 this magnitude. I'm truly not an expert in most of 22 them. However I can assure you that should you 23 approve this project, it will significantly grow our 24 local economy now and signal to other high tech 25 companies like Saab that Syracuse is a great place ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page238 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 24 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 for a company to call home. I strongly support this 3 project. Thank you for your time. 4 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 5 comment. Next up is Andy Breuer, and on-deck is 6 Darlene Piper. 7 MR. BREUER: Good evening, Andy 8 Breuer, B-R-E-U-E-R. I'm president of Huber Breuer 9 Construction Company, we're on the south side of the 10 city of Syracuse. However we work throughout the 11 county and throughout Central New York. In my role, 12 I represent hundreds of union and non-union 13 tradesmen, who would all benefit from the 14 construction of a high end precision manufacturing 15 facility at this site. And in my role, I not only 16 rep the construction industry, but I also overlap 17 often with the design, the engineering and the real 18 estate development community. One thing that all of 19 these sectors have in common is the better we all do 20 our jobs, the faster we work ourselves out of work. 21 There were very few new construction starts during 22 the pandemic. So as a community, we should be 23 embracing every opportunity to bring 24 tangible development, new employment, and especially 25 precision manufacturing jobs back to Central New ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page239 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 25 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 York. 3 In addition to the direct benefit of 4 constructing a new facility or new infrastructure at 5 White Pine, there's the indirect benefit that comes 6 from a significant influx of new workforce, for 7 instance, new housing opportunities. It goes without 8 saying the county has dedicated years of preparation 9 to position the White Pine site for these major 10 opportunities and you know, the cost of doing 11 business in New York State remains tremendously high. 12 It's often a detractor to corporate investment in our 13 state and in our region. This site is a 14 differentiator. It makes our region competitive and 15 attractive to corporate investment, to have a major 16 three hundred acre plus site and essentially shovel 17 ready for high tech development is a tremendous asset 18 and opportunity for the Central New York Community. 19 A new high tech development at White 20 Pine would result in a continuity of employment for 21 the construction, construction sector, would result 22 in new tax revenue for our local government to result 23 in a local multiplier effect of employee payroll and 24 support services that would cycle throughout our 25 local economy. So I urge ... to embrace this ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page240 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 26 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 opportunity to approve the environmental impact 3 statement so that the county can continue to attract 4 quality job growth and development at this site. 5 Thank you very much to the OCIDA Board. 6 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for the comment. 7 Next up is Darlene Piper, on-deck is Hannah Henley. 8 And anybody that wishes to speak, please put your 9 name in the chat function. Thank you 10 MS. PIPER: Hi, my name's Darlene 11 Piper, can you hear me? 12 MR. DAVIS: Yes, I can. 13 MS. PIPER: Okay. Because that's my 14 problem with this meeting. My name is Darlene Piper 15 D-A-R-L-E-N-E P-I-P-E-R. It's on a Zoom call, I'm 16 using my daughter's computer because we don't have it 17 at home. Governor Cuomo had these setup so they, 18 there's no in person meetings. However times have 19 changed very rapidly, and I believe this meeting 20 should have been public in a public place, and 21 meeting face to face. I am the thirteenth speaker, 22 and I've noticed one other person is opposed to this 23 project, and I would gather then a lot of that is due 24 to the fact of the ability to do a zoom meeting. 25 I would also like this board to stop ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page241 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 27 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 referring to this park as White Pines Development or 3 Park or whatever it's referred to, it is not, now 4 it's now pretty white pines and will be destroyed and 5 replaced with fifty acres of parking lot and not to 6 mention a huge building. I don't believe you are 7 informing the residents of Cicero and Clay of what's 8 going to be in this park, in this development. 9 Everybody's talking about the potential of all these 10 great jobs and all this things that will happen. I 11 think the development and the money is going to be in 12 building it. And then you pray and hope somebody is 13 going to move in. But that's not a guarantee. Look 14 at Foxconn in Wisconsin, they left. Where is 15 Carrier, they left. Where is Miller and G.E., and 16 Chrysler, they all left. That's what I feel is going 17 to happen here, they're going to leave, and then 18 we're left with this huge monstrosity of a complex 19 that no one knows what to do with. 20 There are other areas that you do not 21 need to use Burnett Road. You can make a smaller 22 complex, you can go to one of those abandoned places 23 and use that instead of wrecking and ruining a place 24 that already has beautiful water. And that's the 25 other issue I have is how it's going stream right ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page242 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 28 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 into Oneida River and then Oneida Lake. And you're 3 going to tell me that all those protections will be 4 in place. And I don't believe they will. So I 5 oppose this project, vehemently. Thank you. 6 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 7 comment. Next up is Hannah Henley, and on-deck is 8 Craig Marcinkowski on the phone 9 MS. HENLEY: Okay. Good evening 10 everyone, my name is Hannah Henley and I've worked at 11 Inficon in east Syracuse for the past eleven years. 12 Currently I'm in the role of V.P. marketing at 13 Inficon. I came to Central New York by way of 14 Clarkson University. But to be honest, it was 15 completely by chance. Originally from New Hampshire 16 when I received the job offer from Inficon, I was 17 really skeptical about my long term career growth 18 opportunities in Syracuse. I did make the decision 19 to come to the region because I was intrigued by the 20 technology Inficon develops and its global footprint. 21 But I thought I could only stay for a couple of 22 years. I've been really fortunate to grow in my 23 career here at Inficon, but I've seen so many people, 24 colleagues and classmates have to go elsewhere. 25 Recruiting and retaining tech talent ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page243 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 29 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 is a challenge for Inficon. There was someone that 3 mentioned several months trying to fill a position, 4 some positions at Inficon we've spent several years 5 trying to fill. We serve the semiconductor market 6 with sensors and software for smarter manufacturing. 7 Chip makers are mine and Inficon's customers. We 8 have firsthand experience with the type of jobs such 9 complex manufacturing requires. It really is from 10 the technician level to PhD scientists. It takes 11 the full gamut to run the fab. They're the world's 12 innovators and their chips drive technology that 13 enable safer healthcare, sustainable agriculture, 14 electric vehicles and transportation, solar 15 production and storage and the future of low power 16 devices and batteries that will enable a more 17 sustainable planet. 18 In addition, I also want to comment on 19 a unique experience that I have. The majority of my 20 time at Inficon has been serving foreign customer 21 demand for our technology, where they're building 22 leading fabs. These are built primarily in Korea, 23 Taiwan and China. This is the first time in my 24 working career I've seen the U.S. take the steps to 25 again become a leader in I.T. fabrication. I think ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page244 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 30 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 it would be an immense sense of pride for our region 3 to support the semiconductor innovation. In 4 addition, these types of chips are critical for our 5 supply chain stability and even national security. We 6 have an opportunity to steer the future of this 7 industry and drive a brighter future for our local 8 economy. And I offer mine and Inficon's support of 9 the project. Thank you. 10 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for the comment. 11 Next up is Craig Marcinkowski and on-deck is Greg 12 Lancette. 13 MR. MARCINKOWSKI: Craig 14 Marcinkowski, Senior Vice President Fotokite, M-A-R- 15 C-I-N-K-O-W-S-K-I. We're a local tech startup. We 16 make drones, and we make them for first responders. 17 We came out of the genius New York program in 2018. 18 We're Swiss based, but ninety percent of our business 19 is in North America. We recently just moved one 20 hundred percent of our production of these systems to 21 Upstate New York. That's something you really 22 wouldn't have thought five years ago, pretty much he 23 always said all drones will be made in China, and 24 there's been a big shift happening. We'll -- we'll 25 hopefully if we continue to execute on our plan be ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page245 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 31 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 the most flown system for public safety within two 3 years. We're flown every day in the United States 4 today, and we're flown around the globe, we're 5 shipping all the systems out of here. 6 We're about to double in size over the 7 next year as we close our series B round of funding 8 in the next month. And we're really excited to be in 9 Central New York and growing here. We're also 10 extremely supportive of this project, because 11 semiconductors, microcontrollers are major core 12 components of our systems and of our new systems 13 going forward that fly every day, helping first 14 responders save lives. And we are like everyone 15 experiencing lots of thanks in that space. We're 16 spending large amounts of capital to secure 17 components so we can build. So we're incredibly 18 supportive of what's happening with this project, 19 building out this capability here locally. 20 Additionally, we're going to be doubling our 21 workforce here over the next twelve months. And the 22 talent that's going to be coming into the region as 23 we continue to grow as part of this project is 24 exactly what we're looking for. So we give 25 unwavering support behind this project, and, and urge ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page246 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 32 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 swift approval of the G.E.I.S. for the site. 3 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for the comment. 4 Next up is Greg Lancette and on-deck is Jim Mason. 5 MR. LANCETTE: Good evening, my name 6 is Greg Lancette, L-A-N-C-E-T-T-E. I am the 7 President of the Central and Northern New York 8 Building and Construction Trades Council. We have an 9 opportunity in Onondaga County as many others have 10 spoken, on the potential game changing that would be 11 multigenerational if the site was selected for some 12 of this fabrication and the leading technology that 13 comes with that. You know, a large portion of the 14 fifty six hundred members that belong to the Building 15 Trades Council, they actually have to travel to where 16 the construction is. And I ask that this project 17 continue to move forward by expanding the White Pines 18 Business Park. Many of our members have been working 19 at IBM Fishkill, Global Foundries in Malta, which is 20 Saratoga County, of course, Quincy, SUNY, I.T. and 21 Cree and neighboring counties, and even some of them 22 travel as far as Phoenix, Arizona to work on Intel 23 facilities when they are being built and renovated. 24 So I would like to thank Jeff, OCIDA 25 and everyone else facilitating this necessary and ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page247 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 33 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 appreciated function of good government. And I do 3 encourage that we keep moving the ball forward. 4 We're on four decades now with this parcel that has 5 been intended and well positioned for very good 6 growth for our industry and also for our region. So 7 thank you. The Building Trades Council does support 8 moving forward with this project. Thank you, 9 everybody. 10 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for the comment. 11 Next up is Jim Mason and on-deck is Mary M. Thompson. 12 MR. MASON: Good afternoon, I'm Jim 13 Mason, M-A-S-O-N. I'm the Business Manager for 14 the North Atlantic States Regional Council of 15 Carpenters and the President of Local two seven 16 seven. I represent roughly twenty seven hundred 17 members in Central New York. To echo on top of what 18 Greg has said speaking with the building trades, this 19 project's estimated to bring four thousand good 20 paying jobs into our area. In addition to this will 21 be the hundreds of jobs created through each phase of 22 construction on the site. This will make it possible 23 for us and other trades to recruit new apprentices in 24 our programs and give the opportunity to young people 25 that may not intend to go to college the chance to ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page248 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 34 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 learn a trade that will lead to a lifelong career. 3 And for this reason we support this project. 4 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for the comment. 5 Next up is Mary M. Thompson. On-deck is Ray Rudolph 6 and John W. Danforth. 7 MS. THOMPSON: Thank you. Good 8 evening, my name is Mary Thompson, T-H-O-M-P-S-O-N. 9 I'm the Executive Director of the Home Builders and 10 Remodelers of Central New York. And on behalf of the 11 businesses who are members of our association, I'm 12 here to offer our support for the development of the 13 project and the jobs that it will bring to our 14 region. When a community is given a growth 15 opportunity like this obviously it improves 16 residential construction. Homes are where jobs go at 17 night. So I'd like to offer a few statistics to help 18 you better understand the ripple effect in our 19 economy of the high tech manufacturing jobs that will 20 bring our -- bring to our community through the 21 growth of the residential construction industry. 22 The estimated one year impact of 23 building one hundred single family homes in a typical 24 local area include twenty eight point seven million 25 dollars in local income, three point six million in ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page249 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 35 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 taxes and other revenues for local governments, and 3 three hundred and ninety-four local jobs. The 4 additional annually reoccurring impacts of building 5 one hundred single family homes in a typical local 6 area are four point one million in local income, one 7 million in local taxes and sixty-nine local jobs. 8 Those are ongoing annual local impacts that result 9 from new homes becoming occupied and the occupants 10 paying taxes and otherwise participating in the local 11 economy year after year. 12 The estimated one-year impact of 13 building a hundred rental apartments eleven point 14 seven million in local income, two point two in taxes 15 for local government, a hundred and sixty one local 16 jobs. And again, that reoccurring annual impact of a 17 hundred apartments, two point six million in local 18 income, five hundred and three thousand in taxes for 19 local governments and forty-four local jobs. The 20 estimated impact of one million dollars spent on 21 residential remodeling in a typical area eight 22 hundred and forty one thousand in local income, 23 seventy-seven thousand in taxes for local governments 24 and thirty-one local jobs. 25 So as you can see, the ripple effect ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page250 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 36 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 of a project like this for residential construction 3 on local income taxes and jobs is enormous. The 4 businesses in the residential construction industry 5 stand ready to build, improve and maintain the 6 housing staff for our neighbors in Central New York 7 and to help our region grow and prosper with the 8 economic development growth that this project would 9 bring if it moves forward. We fully support it. 10 Thank you for your time. 11 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for the comment. 12 Again, if you'd like to make a statement, please 13 enter your name in the chat function. If you're on 14 the phone, please hit star nine to raise your hand. 15 We're collecting those phone raise, folks that are 16 raising their hands. We are seeing you. So again 17 next up is Ray Rudolph. And it says John W. 18 Dansworth, and on-deck is Rick Short. 19 MR. RUDOLPH: Thank you very much, Mr. 20 Davis. Again, it's Ray Rudolph, R-U-D-O-L-P-H. I'm 21 a member of the Board of Directors of John W. 22 Dansworth Company, a large mechanical construction 23 company in Dewitt. Why is this project important to 24 us as a company, as some of the trades folks spoke 25 to, it's going to create a lot of short-term jobs, ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page251 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 37 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 but that's not our primary motivation. We may get 3 some of the work, we may not get some of the work but 4 in the short term, the bigger play for us, and the 5 play that personally I -- I think is most important 6 is the fact that this project could, can transform an 7 economy I've seen it in the Capital District, I've 8 seen it in the other geographies other speakers have 9 spoken about. It's more of the long term play the 10 fact that advanced manufacturing is no longer a fad. 11 There was certainly a concern when it 12 first popped onto the scene in the states that that 13 it was in fact sustainable. It's proven to be 14 sustainable. And it appears as the gentleman from 15 National Grid so aptly pointed out a link in the 16 chain from advanced manufacturing, Buffalo, 17 Rochester, this project in Syracuse, Cree and Utica, 18 global foundries in the Albany area, it creates even 19 more sustainability in that type of manufacturing. 20 I mean, if there's any question, 21 there's three thousand microchips in the average car 22 that's produced in America now. And a lot of people 23 probably don't even know there's a chip, you know. 24 So when you think that three thousand is needed for 25 the car you're driving around, it's pretty -- pretty ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page252 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 38 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 astounding number. Beyond the impact of John W. 3 Danforth is personal to me. I am a native of Central 4 New York. When we drove 90 as a kid, Carrier and 5 G.E. parking lots were full, you go west to Kodak, 6 that was full, Griffis was full. It wasn't a 7 question of whether my dad was going to work. It was 8 where he was going to work. A project like this will 9 in conjunction with the other projects going on along 10 the 90, a project like this is going to provide the 11 glue along the 90 to put all our families in a 12 position to be able to say that once again. Thank 13 you very much for your time, and we as a company very 14 much endorse the advancement of this project. 15 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 16 comment. Next up is Rick Short, on-deck is David 17 Wilhite. 18 MR. SHORT: Thank you very much. My 19 name is Rick Short, R-I-C-K S-H-O-R-T. I am a 20 corporate associate, Associate Vice President at the 21 Indium Corporation, in the Utica, New York area. 22 Indium Corporation supplies and services some of the 23 world's leading technology companies names like 24 Intel, Apple. Our more than one thousand employees 25 manufacture electronics assembly materials and supply ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page253 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 39 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 them worldwide. A major semiconductor investment 3 envisioned for the White Pine site has the potential 4 to be very beneficial to our company and to our 5 region. Just as we see in the SUNY poly campus 6 development in Marcy, New York our customers and 7 potential customers are moving next door to our 8 global headquarters and several of our Central New 9 York factories. We've benefited from your 10 construction workers traveling from the Syracuse area 11 to build our Quad C SUNY poly facilities out here in 12 Oneida County. These two international high tech 13 manufacturing companies are now in the process of 14 changing our economy. Cree Wolfspeed currently 15 building and soon to be equipping the world's largest 16 silicon carbon device manufacturing facility to 17 support the exploding electric vehicle market. 18 They're already hiring and training 19 their staff ... just secured the position directly 20 out of Marbella Community College with Cree WolfSpeed 21 And ... has recently begun shipping power modules 22 that use advanced stem technology to reduce 23 electricity consumption by over thirty percent. 24 Unlike the previous speakers, our 25 business doesn't expect to see improvement in our ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page254 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 40 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 county. We do see improvement from the investment 3 similar to what you're talking about that have 4 happened in Oneida County. We enjoy new sales to 5 newly located customers, enhance service levels 6 provided by nearby major customers, enhanced training 7 and education opportunities which is produced by a 8 critical mass of STEM professionals moving into our 9 area, an improved vendor base increased material 10 availability. Reduced lead times, better service, 11 existing vendors benefiting from this as well. 12 Enhanced talent relocating to our area including 13 spouses, improved ease of attracting talent, options 14 for spouses to work when we bring talent into the 15 area, enhanced employee retention due to better 16 climate for professionals and families and improved 17 service at Syracuse Airport. 18 For our community, here's what's 19 happened. My real estate development friends told me 20 that there is not one single loft apartment left 21 available for rent in the city of Utica. And my 22 personal realtor tells me they can sell my house the 23 same day I list it, whether it's in the city or the 24 suburbs. I'm sure that you'll enjoy many of the same 25 benefits. Thank you very much. ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page255 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 41 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for the comment. 3 Next up is David Wilhite, and on-deck is Lydia 4 Pierce. 5 MR. WILHITE: A good -- good evening, 6 everyone. So we have the Endless Frontier bill on 7 the Senate floor, you know a hundred billion dollar 8 bill, I think it may have been reduced to twenty nine 9 billion to bring jobs, you know, potentially into the 10 State of New York. There's a lot of funding out 11 there you know, for this -- for this project. And 12 you know, I'm all about you know, economic 13 development and economic prosperity of Onondaga 14 County and Syracuse. But what I do have a problem 15 with is the use of eminent domain to make it 16 possible. I live right across the street from 17 Maureen Matthews, who was just on, Darlene Piper 18 spoke as well. And, you know, there's thirty five 19 plus residents on Burnett Road, who are going to be 20 displaced because of this. Some of these folks you 21 know, their husband built the house. They don't have 22 anywhere else to go and, you know, built the house 23 back in the sixties, you know. Some of these folks 24 just don't have the financial, you know, fortitude to 25 take this kind of impact. ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page256 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 42 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 What I ask OCIDA to do is look at the 3 alternatives. To see if there's other alternatives 4 that we can approach like, the land south of State 5 Route 31. Has anyone talked about potentially 6 building a bridge and developing the land south of 7 31. I mean it doesn't have to be extremely 8 contiguous. I know it would, it would probably be 9 better if it was, but there are other alternatives 10 and move north of the easement. Just, let's just 11 look, you know, do we need twelve hundred and fifty 12 three acres. Do we need to displace Burnett road to 13 make this possible. And, you know, has a medium 14 sized project in the you know, realm of eight hundred 15 to nine hundred acres been explored. And you know, 16 there's four hundred acres of surface disturbance 17 talked about in the GIS, you know, four hundred 18 million square foot industrial area under roof. You 19 know, is that in one location, or is there a lot of 20 different facilities spread out over that twelve 21 hundred and fifty three acres? Do we even have a 23 And, you know, the, I think Darlene 24 Piper spoke about the environmental impacts. It's 25 definitely going to go into Young's Creek, Oneida ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page257 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 43 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 River and Oneida Lake, we need to look at those 3 impacts. And, you know, it's definitely going to be 4 an MS4, they're going to have to include that, the 5 whole park in the MS4. And, you know, I think this 6 should go through all the environmental comment 7 process before eminent domain is claimed on Burnett 8 Road and the Nazarene church with which they spelled 9 out specifically in the GIS. And thanks, Jeff, 10 appreciate -- appreciate the opportunity to speak. 11 You know, I really do want the best thing for the 12 community. I just want to look at different 13 alternatives. Thank you. 14 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 15 comments. Next up is Lydia Pierce, and on-deck is 16 Ryan Pleskach. 17 MS. PIERCE: Hi, I'm Lydia Pierce. 18 Can you guys hear me? 19 MR. DAVIS: Yes, I can. 20 MS. PIERCE: Okay. I've lived in ... 21 since ‘77. I have systematically seen Onondaga 22 County destroy the Town of Clay. I lived there from 23 1981 to 2018. And left because of the stuff that 24 goes up, that's going on there now, that has gone on 25 there in the past. I am against this project, not ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page258 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 44 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 because it's a chip manufacturer or it's high tech or 3 whatever. It's just -- it's the town -- in the Town 4 of Clay there's just -- it's not a good place to put 5 it. There's too much stuff there already. There's, 6 there's, there's no more room in that town. I invite 7 everybody that's spoken previously on this call, I'm 8 talking about the professional people. Why don't you 9 move to the Town of Clay and let them put a 10 semiconductor factory next to you. And you've -- you 11 would see how fast you would oppose it. I live far 12 away from -- from there now in Central Square area, 13 because it's peaceful. But it -- this is going to 14 impact me because I live in the Oneida Lake 15 watershed. So I feel that they need to find another 16 place to put this. Thanks for letting me comment. 17 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 18 comment. Next up is Ryan Pleskach, and on-deck is 19 Barb O'Brien. 20 MR. PLESKACH: Good evening, thank you 21 for, for hosting this call. And thank you for 22 allowing me the opportunity to comment. My name is 23 Ryan Pleskach, I'm currently a Town Councilor in the 24 Town of Clay. While you know, the town does not have 25 a lot of --. ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page259 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 45 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 MR. DAVIS: Ryan, could you please 3 spell your last name? 4 MR. PLESKACH: Sure. P-L-E-S-K-A-C-H. 5 MR. DAVIS: Thank you. 6 MR. PLESKACH: Sure. So as I was 7 saying, I'm currently a Town Councilor for the Town 8 of Clay. And I just want state that you know, 9 overall, generally, in favor of the project. 10 There's, there's a lot of details to -- to be 11 released and for -- for us to get into the weeds and 12 understand more of what the actual impacts are long 13 term. However, overall, I am generally in favor of 14 the project, but I would also like to caution the 15 county as one commenter did a couple ago. I'm not in 16 favor of using eminent domain for the purpose of a, 17 you know, a private company building this chip 18 manufacturing facility. It's not necessarily the 19 same thing as eminent domain being used to, to build 20 a tunnel or an on-ramp or some kind of general public 21 use project. Long term I understand that there are, 22 you know, several downstream public, you know, 23 impacts however, I'm generally against the use of 24 eminent domain, as I understand the facts to be in 25 this current -- current situation. Thanks for your ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page260 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 46 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 time. 3 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 4 comment. Next up is Barb O'Brien, and on-deck is 5 Michelle Nuzzo. 6 MS. O'BRIEN: Barbara O'Brien, B-A-R- 7 B-A-R-A O'Brien, O-B-R-I-E-N. Did you get my name? 8 MR. DAVIS: Yes, I did. 9 MS. O'BRIEN: Okay. The financial 10 problems that we're all going to face are bad enough. 11 I'm a -- I'm a landowner, homeowner here in Clay on 12 Burnett Road, plus the emotional ones the homeowners 13 will face must be considered, they really must. By 14 you, even though many, many of us don't want to move 15 period. The contamination the so-called Park may 16 cause in -- is to the air, the air we breathe the 17 water, the land, from the cars, the additional trucks 18 and the general excrement from the Park will be 19 great. And our country, the USA is trying very hard 20 to go green, this park will have the opposite effect. 21 And don't you care as you make money and then try to 22 impress your fellow politicians at this expense of 23 the present and the future generation. 24 This whole project needs some caring 25 and consideration and people to help this area that ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page261 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 47 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 know what they're doing. We should be staying green 3 and not trying to go brown or gray like the concrete 4 that's going to be poured all over this beautiful 5 land. I just don't think it's fair. And I don't 6 understand why you can't go west, away from the 7 populated areas of Cicero. And the high traffic 8 areas that are already down there. Go away from it, 9 head West. You have to cross Caughdenoy Road. Well, 10 here you're taking Burnett. So you can certainly 11 build a bridge. And I know as far as Niagara Mohawk 12 goes to their wires they just installed. I don't 13 know how many tons of wire, it's going to split this 14 whole Park right in half. I don't understand why 15 they put that right straight down the middle of this 16 old development that they're talking about. But 17 thank you very much for your time. And I hope it 18 doesn't go through. And I'm sorry, I don't 19 understand why you can't put it someplace else 20 instead of in this area that is populated. I just 21 don't understand that. Thank you. 22 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 23 comment. Next up is Michelle Nuzzo, on-deck Annette 24 Capria. 25 MS. NUZZO: Can you hear me? ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page262 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 48 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 MR. DAVIS: Yes, I can. 3 MS. NUZZO: Okay. My name is Michelle 4 Nuzzo. I live on Burnett Road you know, the road 5 that's wanted for what's been a pipe dream project 6 for over twenty years now. The first thing I'd like 7 to know is, have any of you on the board, and I know 8 you can't answer this, but think about this please. 9 Have any of you that's on the board, or those that 10 support this project, have any of you been 11 threatened with eminent domain? Have any of you had 12 to live with the uncertainty of losing your home? I 13 like you, I'd like to ask you, how would you feel if 14 you were in our shoes? See this doesn't affect any 15 of you, because most of you, I'm sure don't even live 16 in this area. But if this were in your area, how 17 would you feel? 18 I'm asking for you to take a good hard 19 look at White Pine, and explore your four alternative 20 options, because the community does not want this 21 here. We have over thirteen hundred signatures on 22 our petition, and the number is still growing. We 23 have over five hundred people on our community group 24 that are opposed to this project, and that number is 25 still growing. Maybe this would have been a great ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page263 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 49 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 idea many years ago before neighborhoods and 3 developments were built surrounding White Pine. 4 Have any of you actually driven out 5 here and seen how close the homes are? Have you seen 6 all the signs in people's yards oposing this? Has it 7 struck you that it's not just about having enough 8 land? Maybe New York just does not have the best 9 climate hence why Samsung went to Texas and not New 10 York just recently. 11 I'd also like to point out our road is 12 being falsely advertised as if OCIDA already owns it 13 to attract a buyer. This is absolutely mind 14 boggling. The county is spending unknown money here 15 and you aren't any better prepared today than you 16 were twenty years ago, despite your name change for 17 White Pine. This area cannot handle traffic for a 18 project that's three times the size of New York State 19 Fair. The wetlands have to be reassessed. You're 20 talking about projects or you I'm sorry, you're 21 talking about properties without taking properties 22 without a clear project in mind. At this time, I'm 23 requesting to see an updated site plan concept 24 drawings. Why is taking Burnett Road in the plans. I 25 would like this laid out and I would like this sent ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page264 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 50 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 to our attorney Neil Gingold. 3 Corporations are being prioritized 4 over human beings. You can create jobs without 5 displacing people from their homes and destroying a 6 community in the process. We oppose development that 7 would force dozens of families out of their homes and 8 affect hundreds of acres of farmland, woods and 9 natural wetlands. We support development that allows 10 our community to remain intact. That's all I have. 11 Thank you for your time. 12 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 13 comment. Next up is in Annette Capria. On-deck is 14 Gary Mace. 15 MS. CAPRIA: Annette Capria, A-N-N-E- 16 T-T-E C-A-P-R-I-A. I'm very opposed to this. 17 What's currently been built there can't support the 18 traffic that we already have. That ten years ago or 19 twenty years ago when they started to decide to build 20 this, we didn't have all of this other development. 21 I'm not sure how many of you try to drive through 22 this road at this point. It's getting quite 23 difficult. And when I moved to this area while I was 24 born in this area, and I stayed in this area, because 25 it was the Town of Clay. Not the city of Clay. I ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page265 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 51 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 don't think that the environmental impact is being 3 considered. And with over, with all the other 4 signatures, it seems to me that people are pretty 5 happy with the way of living as it sets. I don't 6 agree with this at all. And displacing people out 7 of their homes, their lifelong homes. And with all 8 these people being so happy with their lives as it 9 is, I don't understand why they can't find another 10 site that would be much more suitable. 11 It just doesn't make any sense to me. 12 You can just drive around Onondaga County and there's 13 so many abandoned properties. It's ridiculous. It's 14 unbelievable. And now you want to put something in 15 the middle of this residential area that doesn't 16 belong there and we cannot support it. We can't 17 support it traffic-wise. And I mean, how about the 18 police department? Do we have enough on, on the force to 19 handle it. Those are questions that I just don't see 20 getting answered. Thank you. 21 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 22 comments. Next up is Gary Mace. And we currently 23 have no other speakers who've identified they'd like 24 to speak. 25 MR. MACE: Hi, can you hear me? ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page266 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 52 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 MR. DAVIS: Yes, I can. 3 MR. MACE: Hi, my name is Gary Mace, 4 M-A-C-E. I am a resident that's down the street from 5 this location. My backyard backs up to Caughdenoy 6 Road. I've been hearing a lot of business owners out 7 there that are loving the idea. And I agree, I mean, 8 this is a great opportunity for New York State, 9 Syracuse. The problem is, is that all these business 10 owners, yes, they're business owners, they're not the 11 common, everyday resident in the area where this 12 would impact. I’ve got a lot of concerns. We've had 13 mentioned of our traffic and the infrastructure 14 around here to be able to support this type of a -- a 15 venture. We've got problems now that haven't been 16 addressed. Who is going to take care of that? Who's 17 going to foot the bill? Great, you're going to have 18 more residents in here. Our taxes. Who's going to 19 pay for the road improvements? Who's going to take 20 care of the traffic? Are they going to widen 21 Caughdenoy Road out here to four lanes so people can 22 get off 481 to go down the street to this mammoth 23 factory? Route 31 is not capable of handling this 24 type of traffic. 25 We have a spur over there with 81 and ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page267 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 53 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 31 and Route 11. We've been dealing with a problem 3 with this for years, the state hasn't come in, the 4 town hasn't come in, nobody's come in to resolve this 5 issue. I work for the local school district, school 6 bus driver. Anybody traveled through those areas at 7 peak time trying to get kids through there safely? 8 These things, I don't see how they're going to be 9 resolved without the common person in these 10 neighborhoods, in the local area is going to be 11 footing the bill because you know, the state isn't 12 going to step up and take it. And even if the state 13 does, we're going to pay for it anyways. 14 On top of that, these tax benefits 15 that these companies get when they come into the 16 areas who pays for that? We do. So yes, you're 17 going bring in high tech people possibly, that 18 doesn't support the local people that live here now. 19 Because the local people here now you ... Not 20 everybody can go and swing a hammer or cement. These 21 are very -- 22 MR. DAVIS: Twenty seconds. 23 MR. MACE: -- these are very 24 specialized jobs that aren't going to sustain the 25 area. There's a lot of issues that need to be ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page268 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 54 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 addressed. I support bringing the stuff in, not in 3 this area. We just don't have the infrastructure for 4 it. Thank you. 5 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 6 comment. We have two more speakers who identified 7 they'd like to speak. We have Kevin Meaker up now, 8 and on-deck would be Renee Cordell. 9 MR. MEAKER: Kevin J. Meaker, Town of 10 Clay. Also Town councilor in the Town of Clay. Can 11 you hear me, sir? 12 MR. DAVIS: Yes, I can. 13 MR. MEAKER: Thank you. I'd like to 14 say first, that I'm opposed to using eminent domain 15 in regards to this projects, number one. And number 16 two, I would like to say that there is a much needed 17 -- need for improvements to the infrastructure of 18 Route 481 and 81 in regards to this project. Thank 19 you for your time. 20 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 21 comment. Next up is Renee Cordell. 22 MS. CORDELL: Hello, can you hear me? 23 MR. DAVIS: Yes, I can. 24 MS. CORDELL: Okay. It's Renee 25 Cordell, R-E-N-E-E C-O-R-D-E-L-L. I'm strongly ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page269 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 55 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 opposed to this mega development. I looked through 3 the GEIS this afternoon. I read through it pretty 4 carefully. There's four alternatives that are 5 listed. And a bunch of them happen to say like no 6 project or a smaller project. And basically they say 7 they can't, they don't want to do that because they 8 basically just don't want to. They want to attract 9 that big fish. And unfortunately, to do that, they 10 need to take people's properties and it spells right 11 in there that that's what they want to do. Eminent 12 domain. It's unnecessary. There's other things they 13 can do, they just don't want to. 14 Also a big issue to me, as I have 15 lived in Clay my entire life and I have my children 16 here. They go to school locally, and I am extremely 17 concerned about the hazardous materials that are used 18 to make these chips in a semiconductor factory. I 19 don't want, I live pretty close to where it will be. 20 And I don't want the pollution going into the air 21 that I, me and my children breathe. There are parks 22 located around there nursing homes, churches, all 23 these people will be affected by air pollution, water 24 pollution, but nobody's mentioning that. We're only 25 talking about jobs, and probably an abandoned ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page270 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 56 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 building down the road. That's all. 3 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 4 comment. We have nobody currently in the queue. If 5 you have not spoken and you would like to speak, 6 please put your name in the chat function. If you're 7 on the phone, please raise your hand. Next up is 8 Kevin Schwab. 9 MR. SCHWAB: Hi, thank you for the 10 opportunity to say a few words. My name is Kevin 11 Schwab, K-E-V-I-N S-C-H-W-A-B. I'm with Center 12 State CEO. And I did want to just say a couple of 13 words about the site itself. We have a unique 14 opportunity here that a number of people have spoken 15 to already. And frankly, there are lots of reasons 16 to be excited about that opportunity and the impact 17 it has on this region, and what it could really mean 18 for our economy going forward. But the site itself 19 is the reason for that. This is a nationally 20 recognized site that really has few peers in terms of 21 its suitability for the types of high tech 22 development that are being discussed here today. The 23 site is essentially shovel ready, it has tremendous 24 electric capacity, great access to water, close 25 highway access, excellent broadband, and in protected ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page271 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 57 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 communications capabilities. 3 It has really got the ability to host 4 a major high tech facility with relatively minimal 5 impacts. And the types of things that are discussed 6 relative to road improvements near the site, or the 7 addition of sewer lines are things that can readily 8 be done in a project like this, particularly given 9 the impact that it can have on our community. It is 10 exactly the type of project that's contemplated when 11 you have an asset like this, it can have really 12 tremendous benefits for our community, while having 13 very minimal requirements in terms of what would have 14 to be done to make it fully ready. 15 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 16 comment. At this time, we have no new speakers that 17 have identified that they would like to speak. And 18 we'll keep it open just for a few more minutes. And 19 remind everyone that written comments will be 20 accepted by the agency until June 11, 2021. May be 21 submitted to Robert Petrovitch, Executive Director of 22 OCIDA at 333 West Washington Street, Suite 130, 23 Syracuse, New York, code 13202. Or you can email 24 comments economic development at ongov.net. Written 25 comments carry the same weight as comments expressed ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page272 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 58 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 this evening. In all comments, whether expressed 3 this evening or in writing are addressed in the 4 final, a generic environmental impact statement. 5 Somebody else just came on just give us a moment. 6 Cody Kelly up to speak. 7 MR. KELLY: Hi, can you hear me? 8 MR. DAVIS: Yes, I can 9 MR. KELLY: Okay. My name is Cody 10 Kelly, C-O-D-Y K-E-L-L-Y. I am the Onondaga County 11 legislator representing the 14th district. I also 12 happen to be a resident of Burnett Road. I would 13 like to first echo the concerns of my neighbors and 14 some of the other members of the community with 15 regards to the use of eminent domain on Burnett Road 16 homeowners and assembling the White Pines property. 17 One other area that I'd like to address that I 18 haven't heard substantially covered yet, is 19 enrollment in the Cicero North Syracuse School 20 District. I was able to read through the report, and 21 this was mentioned, albeit very briefly. And I 22 believe that more data should be presented to fully 23 communicate the point of projected enrollment in a 24 future where the White Pine project becomes reality. 25 I am a 2009, graduate of CNS High ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page273 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 59 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 School, which is just a few miles down the road. And 3 I know when I was there, that building was 4 essentially bursting at the seams. So I have 5 concerns about what that building would be able to 6 handle with any increase in enrollment going forward. 7 Like we've all mentioned, this project could be a 8 serious economic boom in the community. And I 9 believe an estimate of a one point six percent 10 increase could be very conservative, which is why I'd 11 be interested to see further data on that point. My 12 concern there is that I would not want to see a 13 future where the local taxpayer and the Town of Clay 14 Town of Cicero and Town of North Syracuse are 15 responsible to make up any necessary tax increases to 16 accommodate what an enlarged enrollment base could 17 look like. So thank you for having this hearing. 18 And that's all. 19 MR. DAVIS: Thank you for your 20 comment. Anybody else, new speakers that would like 21 to speak? No one in the chat room. No one raising 22 their hand currently. Give it one more minute and 23 ... comes on we'll close to hearing. And again, 24 accept written comment until June 11. All right. 25 I'd like to thank everybody for participating this ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page274 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 60 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 2 evening and providing your public comment. Again 3 written comment will be accepted until June 11, 2021. 4 And all the information available for written comment 5 is on the OCIDA website. You can also email to 6 economic development at ongov.net. Thank you, 7 everyone. We appreciate your comments. Good evening. 8 (The hearing concluded at 7:24 p.m.) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page275 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. Page 61 1 5-24-2021 - SEQRA Hearing 3 I, ANNETTE LAINSON, do hereby certify that the foregoing 4 was reported by me, in the cause, at the time and place, 5 as stated in the caption hereto, at Page 1 hereof; that 6 the foregoing typewritten transcription consisting of 7 pages 1 through 59, is a true record of all proceedings 8 had at the hearing. 9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto 10 subscribed my name, this the 28th day of May, 2021. 11 12 13 ANNETTE LAINSON, Reporter 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page276 800.523.7887 5-24-2021, SEQRA Hearing Associated Reporters Int'l., Inc. 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Page 86 54:1 55:1 56:1 57:1 58:1 59:1 ARII@courtsteno.com www.courtsteno.com Page304 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Final Supplemental Generic EIS White Pine Commerce Park July 2021 APPENDIX C Correspondence and Comments Received Page305 ANDREW M. CUOMO ERIK KULLESEID Governor Commissioner May 27, 2021 Abby Heller Archaeologist JMT 1600 Market Street Ste 520 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Re: DEC White Pine Commerce Park NYS Route 31, Town of Clay, Onondaga County, NY 21PR03336 Dear Abby Heller: Thank you for requesting the comments of the Division for Historic Preservation of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP). We have reviewed the submitted materials in accordance with the New York State Historic Preservation Act of 1980 (Section 14.09 of the New York Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law). These comments are those of the Division for Historic Preservation and relate only to Historic/Cultural resources. They do not include potential environmental impacts to New York State Parkland that may be involved in or near your project. Such impacts must be considered as part of the environmental review of the project pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (New York Environmental Conservation Law Article 8) and its implementing regulations (5NYCRR Part 617). We have reviewed the Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement. OPRHP understands that the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency does not currently own the entirety of the proposed 1,250-acre White Pine Commerce Park, and that acquisition of the land and development of the Park will take place gradually over time. Based on these circumstances, OPRHP’s preferred approach is to review and provide comments tailored to specific development plans, when the conceptual site plans are available. If further correspondence is required regarding this project, please refer to the OPRHP Project Review (PR) number noted above. If you have any questions, please contact me via email. Sincerely, Tim Lloyd, Ph.D. Scientist - Archaeology timothy.lloyd@parks.ny.gov via e-mail only Division for Historic Preservation Page306 P.O. Box 189, Waterford, New York 12188-0189 • (518) 237-8643 • parks.ny.gov June 11, 2021 Mr. Robert Petrovich, Executive Director Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency 333 West Washington St., Suite 130 Syracuse, NY 13202 economicdevelopment@ongov.net Dear Mr. Petrovich: RE: SEQR LEAD AGENCY DESIGNATION WHITE PINE COMMERCE PARK EXPANSION PROJECT, 5171 NYS ROUTE 31 TOWN OF CLAY, ONONDAGA COUNTY The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has received the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) regarding the proposed White Pine Commerce Park Expansion Project (formerly known as the Clay Business Park) in the Town of Clay. NYSDOT staff is still reviewing the Traffic Impact Study (TIS) provided to ensure the study meets our requirements and provides all the information we need to determine traffic impacts to the State Highway System. Mitigation will be required to address traffic impacts. All required mitigation must be reflected in site plans prior to NYSDOT’s approval. We will provide further comments as we complete the review. Considering the size of the proposed development, NYSDOT expects substantial mitigation will be required on the State Highway System. The following comments are being carried forward from our previous letter. These comments will need to be addressed as the site plan is developed: 1. A highway work permit will be required for any work within the State Right-of-Way (ROW) along NYS Route 31. The plans that are prepared toward permit issuance must show our ROW boundary. The final project plans must reflect mitigation as may be determined by the Department. The applicant should coordinate with NYSDOT during plan preparation to ensure that the design meets Department standards and requirements. A consultant inspector may be required for this work. 2. Utility installation within the State ROW will require a utility permit. If feasible, all steps to avoid open cutting a state highway for the water/sewer installation shall be progressed. The plans that are prepared toward permit issuance must show our ROW boundary. Page307 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232 │ www.dot.ny.gov Mr. Robert Petrovich June 11, 2021 Page 2 3. The applicant must provide NYSDOT a copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for review. No additional stormwater flow into the State's ROW shall be permitted. 4. The applicant must submit a photometric lighting plan to the NYSDOT. No glare or spillover onto the State ROW will be permitted. If you or the applicant have any questions pertaining to the permit process, please contact Jeff Deep, Assistant Regional Permit Engineer, at Jeffrey.Deep@dot.ny.gov or (315) 428-3233. Very truly yours, MARK FRECHETTE, P.E. Director, Planning and Program Management Group By Julie Baldwin Senior Transportation Analyst JAB:MF:cm Page308 Page309 From: "Smith, David (DOT)" Date: July 9, 2021 at 12:05:58 PM EDT To: Brian Donnelly Subject: White Pine Commerce Park TIS NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. Brian, As a follow up to my July 8th letter regarding the proposed subject development, I wanted to further clarify NYSDOT’s analysis of the TIS. We’ve concluded that, as written, the TIS appropriately documents the study area. Within the study area, the TIS offers proposed mitigation for the impacts of the trips generated by the potential development. NYSDOT will follow up with location-specific comments relating to the details of mitigation within the study area. On that point, it is anticipated that additional coordination and communication will take place as this project develops further, to arrive at the specific details of the mitigation. That said, NYSDOT agrees that the TIS is appropriate based upon the information presented. Please feel free to call me if you have questions. Dave David P Smith, P.E. Regional Director New York State Department of Transportation, Central New York Region 333 East Washington St (315) 428-4351│david.smith@dot.ny.gov www.dot.ny.gov Page310 5/10/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook Notice of SEQRA Public Hearing White Pine Commerce Park - Demand for an In- Person meeting, Not a Zoom Moe Moe Libmatt Sat 5/8/2021 10:36 AM To: ED - Web 1 ; County Executive ; bfmay6 ;ijrowley@aol.com ; Tim Burtis ; Judith Tassone ; debjcody@gmail.com ; Julie Abbott-Kenan ; Mary Kuhn ; Chris Ryan ; peggychase2013@twcny.rr.com ; kevinholmquist@reagan.com ; Imcbrid1@twcny.rr.com ; dknappmb@aol.com ; kenbushjr@gmail.com ; cke111251@gmail.com ; wtkinne@gmail.com ; mannjr_1983@hotmail.com ; Linda Ervin ; mannion@nysenate.gov NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. To All attached in this email, I am one of the unavoidable adverse impacts, as I am a Burnet Road resident. In watching channel 9 the other morning, May 6th, it was reported that our COVID numbers are down. 1.4 % and under 3% State wide. People have been working. Things are opening. I do not accept your announcement of a Zoom Meeting for this 1,253 acre SEQRA Study. I demand an In-Person meeting, announced to all the Clay residents. County Exec. Ryan McMahon met with the residents of Burnet Road last October 22, 2020 at the Clay Town Hall when COVID numbers were worse than they are now! It does not make sense to me that something as HUGE and important as this subject would not be an In-Person Public meeting. COVID Convenience, I call it. Insults my intelligence. The Town Hall in Clay can't make accommodations in regards to mask wearing and social distancing in order to give us our time on the podium? How many of you have gone to the gym? Or out to a restaurant? Or hair Salon? Yet, you can not meet with Clay residents to go over your findings and give us our opportunity to speak? Shameful. I see that written comments from the public will be accepted by OCIDA until June 11, 2021 and may be submitted to them at Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Robert Petrovich, Executive Director 333 West Washington Street, Suite 130 Syracuse, New York 13202 or via email to economicdevelopment@ongov.net. In Summary, Do the right thing and give us the In-Person meeting. You intend to force me out-give me the opportunity to fight for my home and the animals and wetlands and Oneida Lake and Clay as I know it. Respectfully, Maureen Matthews Page311 https://outlook.office365.com/mailinone/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmLTVkMTItNDU51/04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWC23MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2B5CTtFgcAq7dk%2FL1oZ0a%2F1TbTQ102sQAAAg ... 1/1 Page312 Robert M. Petrovich Director -Office of Economi c Develop me nt Exe cutive Director -Industrial Develo pme nt Agency Ono ndaga County 333 West Was hington Street Syracuse, New Y ork 13202 3 15 435 3770 Rob ertPetrovich @o ngov.net From: Cody Kelly Robert M. Petrovich Director-Office of Economic Development Executive Director-Industrial Development Agency Onondaga County 333 West Washington Street Syracuse, New York 13202 315 435 3770 RobertPetrovich@ongov.net From: Cody Kelly Sent: Monday, May 10, 2021 11:37 AM To: Robert Petrovich Subject: Fwd: Notice of SEQRA Public Hearing White Pine Commerce Park - Demand for an In- Person meeting, Not a Zoom NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. Hey Bob, 1 Page313 Is it possible to organize this White Pine SGEIS hearing in person, rather than Zoom? I’d be happy to help coordinate with the Clay Town Hall. I think it’s a reasonable request (although I may have gone about it a little differently!) Let me know. Cody Kelly 315-420-5792 Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Moe Moe Libmatt Date: May 8, 2021 at 10:36:06 AM EDT To: economicdevelopment@ongov.net, countyexecutive@ongov.net, bfmay6@yahoo.com, jjrowley@aol.com, tburtis@hotmail.com, tassone@twcny.rr.com, debjcody@gmail.com, julieabbottkenan@gmail.com, marykuhn@ongov.net, cjryan1123@yahoo.com, peggychase2013@twcny.rr.com, kevinholmquist@reagan.com, lmcbrid1@twcny.rr.com, dknappmb@aol.com, kenbushjr@gmail.com, ckell1251@gmail.com, wtkinne@gmail.com, mannjr_1983@hotmail.com, lindaervin@ongov.net, mannion@nysenate.gov, StirpeA@nyassembly.gov, Shanelle Benson Reid , Michelle Subject: Notice of SEQRA Public Hearing White Pine Commerce Park - Demand for an In- Person meeting, Not a Zoom To All attached in this email, I am one of the unavoidable adverse impacts, as I am a Burnet Road resident. In watching channel 9 the other morning, May 6th, it was reported that our COVID numbers are down. 1.4 % and under 3% State wide. People have been working. Things are opening. I do not accept your announcement of a Zoom Meeting for this 1,253 acre SEQRA Study. I demand an In-Person meeting, announced to all the Clay residents. County Exec. Ryan McMahon met with the residents of Burnet Road last October 22, 2020 at the Clay Town Hall when COVID numbers were worse than they are now! It does not make sense to me that something as HUGE and important as this subject would not be an In- Person Public meeting. COVID Convenience, I call it. Insults my intelligence. The Town Hall in Clay can't make accommodations in regards to mask wearing and social distancing in order to give us our time on the podium? How many of you have gone to the gym? Or out to a restaurant? Or hair Salon? Yet, you can not meet with Clay residents to go over your findings and give us our opportunity to speak? Shameful. I see that written comments from the public will be accepted by OCIDA until June 11, 2021 and may be submitted to them at Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Robert Petrovich, Executive Director 333 West Washington Street, Suite 130 Syracuse, New York 13202 or via email to economicdevelopment@ongov.net. 2 Page314 In Summary, Do the right thing and give us the In-Person meeting. You intend to force me out-give me the opportunity to fight for my home and the animals and wetlands and Oneida Lake and Clay as I know it. Respectfully, Maureen Matthews 3 Page315 Page316 Page317 May 20, 2021 Onondaga County Economic Development 333 W. Washington Street Suite 130 Syracuse, New York, 13202 To Whom It May Concern: As the leading research university and largest private employer in Central New York, Syracuse University is committed to participating in regional economic development initiatives positioned to benefit our community, and all those who call Central New York home. Syracuse University’s investment in research and development is significant, and research-based collaborations between the academic and private sectors represent a powerful tool to advance new opportunity for our region. Specifically, policy experts have long understood the strong and positive relationship that exists between investments in research and economic growth. Importantly, those benefits go beyond economic indicators like new jobs and increased wages – but also extend to enhanced social and educational opportunities for members of the community. For that reason, Syracuse University supports Onondaga County’s ongoing efforts – to include at the White Pines Commerce Park – to attract new and cutting-edge technology and manufacturing ventures to Central New York. These efforts are positioned to confer significant benefits to the region, including new jobs and inclusive economic growth. In addition, unique to our region are the potential benefits of collaborations between academic and private-sector researchers, in fields such as Quantum Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Systems. These are areas where Syracuse University has made extraordinary investments over the past several years, and thus attracting business ventures to the region that are also pursing commercial opportunities in these fields has potentially synergistic and transformative implications for the region, positioning CNY as a national leader in the development and commercialization of future-focused technology and advanced manufacturing. In conclusion, Syracuse University believes that Onondaga County’s ongoing efforts to position the White Pines Commerce Park as a mechanism to attract new and research-intensive employers to our region is central to ensuring the long-term economic welfare of Central New York. We commit to be an engaged partner in those efforts, where the benefits of economic development serve to advance opportunity for all members of our community. Sincerely, J. Michael Haynie Vice Chancellor Syracuse, New York, 13244 Page318 From: Ashley From: Ashley Wells Wells Sent: Monday, Sent: Monday, May May 24, 24, 2021 8:09 PM 2021 8:09 PM To: ED To: ED -- Web 1 Web 1 Subject: White Subject: Plains Park White Plains Park Objection Objection 1 Page319 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. To whom To it may whom it may concern concern II am am writing you as writing you as aa community community member member who who is is opposed to the opposed to the White White Plains Plains project. project. We We do do not not live far from live far from were this were this monstrosity will monstrosity will be be built. built. We moved to We moved to rural rural part of Clay part of Clay 55 years years ago. ago. We We relocated here from relocated here from Northern Northern Oswego Oswego County County because because it's the happy it's the happy medium between medium between country and suburban country and suburban living. living. We We couldn't couldn't imagine imagine being being anywhere anywhere else. If this else. If this were to be were to be built built here here we we would sell and would sell and completely completely leave leave NYS NYS as there as there is no were is no else we were else we want to be. want to be. We also don't We also don't want something so want something so environmentally environmentally damagingdamaging being being soso close to our close to our children. children. II don't don't want them want them breathing breathing in those emissions in those emissions and and II don't don't want want to to have have to to deal deal with all the with all the traffic traffic taking taking them them to to they're they're extra extra curriculars. curriculars. II also also couldn't imagine loosing couldn't imagine loosing all the beautiful all the sights and beautiful sights and country feel Caudgnoy country feel Caudgnoy Rd Rd has has to to offer offer on my drive on my drive home home to to and and from work. It's truly peaceful and my happy place along with so many others in this area.... If we wanted to deal with all from work. It's truly peaceful and my happy place along with so many others in this area.... If we wanted to deal with all of these negative of these things we negative things we would live in would live in the the city. We didn't city. We for that didn't for that exact reason. exact reason. II don't understand how don't understand how businesses businesses can force this can force this on on aa community community when there are when there so many are so vacant bulidings many vacant in the bulidings in the surrounding areas. surrounding areas. It's It's aa joke. joke. Great Northern Mall Great Northern Mall and Shopping town and Shopping town are are both vacant, most both vacant, most of the old of the old manufacturing manufacturing plants plants inin East East Syracuse Syracuse have left and have left Destiny USA and Destiny USA isn't far behind isn't far behind on on make the list. make the list. My My point point is there are is there more options are more options on on reusing already built reusing already vacant buildings built vacant than kicking buildings than kicking people people out out of there homes of there homes andand running running aa community community to to build build aa new new one. one. ItIt completely completely ridiculous ridiculous and and let's face it. let's face it. NYS NYS isis clearly clearly not not aa good good place for any place for any manufacturing manufacturing companies. companies. Carrier Carrier and Chrysler are and Chrysler are 2 huge examples 2 huge examples of failing manufacturing of failing manufacturing in in NYS. Don't let NYS. Don't let this this happen; happen; it it will fail and will fail then not and then not only only will will you have you another vacant have another vacant lot,lot, you'll you'll have have more more people people out out of of jobs and aa loss jobs and loss in tax revenue in tax revenue from from allall the the people people who who used used to live to live there there andand could have been could have been paying paying all along. all along. Thanks for Thanks for your your time time and and II really really hope this dosnt hope this dosnt pass. pass. 2 2 Page320 GLer GSiEJ Assodation of REALTOBS www.cnyreakor.com May 24, 2021 To the Onondaga County Executive, Ryan McMahon, On behalf of the 1,700 members of the Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS®, we commend County Executive Ryan McMahon for his leadership in working to bring much-needed economic development to Onondaga County. If our communities are going to flourish, we know there must be a continued focus on economic development by our government leaders, especially as we put the pandemic behind us. REALTORS® applaud our county leaders for keeping focused on the future. Business development is the key step in rebuilding our employment base and reversing the population loss of the past decade. It is vital that an environment is created where our residents can see a thriving future here in our county. All county residents benefit through the introduction of new businesses into our communities through the jobs they create and the resulting boost they give our local economy. In turn, those jobs allow our Onondaga County residents to build their future and achieve the American Dream of Homeownership right here, rather than chasing their dreams elsewhere. In turn, our new homeowners further contribute to the local economy as they purchase goods and services to create their “Home Sweet Home” in Baldwinsville, Clay, Syracuse and all of our other municipalities. The Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS and its members stand ready to assist our government and the communities we live in by supporting efforts to grow our business base and economy. Sincerely, Lynnore F etyko GSARCEO Andy Azzarello GSAR President 2021 DIRECTORS 2021 OFFICERS Steve Barrett Deana Bollinger Ingram Barb Cidcillo Samantha Covey President President-Elect Secretary/Treasurer Ex-Officio Chief Executive Officer Midge Fricano Karen Hammond Kellie Jo Maher Dave Manzano, Sr. Eric Pedrotti AndyAzzarello Nancy Quigg Shauna Teelin Chris Teelin Lynnote Fetyko Nancy Quigg Mary Rouse Shauna Teelin Linda Thomas-Caster Rick Wlbur 595$ East Taft Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212 Phone: 315.457.5979 . Fax: 315.457.5884 R55tT01 Page321 Page322 6/1/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook Objection to White Plains Business Park Ashley Wells Tue 5/25/2021 10:51 AM To: County Executive Cc: ED - Web 1 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. To whom it may concern, I am writing you in objection to the White Plains Business Park. I am a local resident and do not want this eye sore anywhere near my house. I don't want my children breathing the emissions it will give off and I certainly do not want my children fishing out of the river and lake (which they LOVE to do and do often) the waste will be dumped into. We moved to rural Clay for that reason. It offers a country setting along with the convince of suburban life; truly a happy medium. This monstrosity has no business being here in Clay. I understand from a business perspective it would create jobs which obviously equals revenue. But has anyone even thought about how long will that really last? Manufacturing doesn't survive here in NYS. Look at Chrysler and Carrier. Both provided very well paying jobs to just leave NYS all together and create a HUGE empty eye sore in East Syracuse and also create a huge tax deficit. Why do that to such a beautiful area. Another example: Great Northern Mall. It's pretty much completely vacant, I don't understand why that can't be demoed and something put in there. Utilize the space the is already taken. What happened to communities going green to save the environment? You really thing building this is going to achieve that. The emissions and waste coming from a plant like that does the exact opposite. Also, a lot of the properties around rural Clay but up to nature preserves. What happens to them? Yes I'm that property will remain un-touched, but all the wild life that is in there will be effected by this along with the health and safety of the residents and children. WE DON'T WANT THIS FOR OUR LEGACY (meaning our children)lIlIIIII We don't want to move away from family and friends and everything we love. This will force us to do so because we don't want to raise our children around something like this!!!! We love nature, hunting and fishing all of which we can do and close to home which is what we wanted and how we chose to raise our children. How can you take that dream away from people??? The greed with this is disgusting. For what it's worth, we don't even live on Bumet Rd but we are close enough to be greatly impacted!!! This has no place being in Clay, NY. There are plenty of other places this can go in Onondaga County, but Clay NY should not be one of them Thank you for your time Page323 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/AQMkADhjMWYzZjBmLWNIOTctNDIzOC1hMWFmLTFhMWUONTgOODVmZQAuAAADYoEjrdcXpk%2BoqgZARJu9... 1/1 5/24/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook Proposed Industrial Development in Clay millspiper@juno.com Mon 5/24/2021 2:16 PM To: ED - Web 1 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. Members of Onondaga County Office of Economic Development, I'm STRONGLY opposed to an Industrial Park in the Town of Clay. You will receive many emails and phone calls detailing all the issues such a project will inject on our community. I hope you read all of them. I am mostly opposed to the secrecy in which this project is shrouded. Tell the public in an open meeting that this project will encompass 4 million square feet of buildings and 50 acres of paved area. It will be half the size of Onondaga Lake. Let all the residents of the Towns of Cicero and Clay know how their lives will be affected. Residents of Burnet Road will be affected the most; however, a project of this magnitude will greatly affect everyone. Tell the residents how traffic will increase. Tell them where you plan to widen roads to deal with this traffic, decreasing their front yards. Tell them how there will be an increase in noise, air, and water pollution. Tell them how this project will be funded. Be forth coming with your intentions. Once people are aware of the size and magnitude of this project, they will be telling you NO, as well. Sincerely, Darlene Piper 106 1/2 Northfield Drive North Syracuse, NY 13212 Top News - Sponsored By Newser • Biden Condemns 'Despicable' Rise in Anti-Jewish Attacks • Suit: Pompeo Vowed to Pay Legal Fees. Then 'Everything Changed' • NYC Mayor Makes Big Call on Schools: 'It's Time' Page324 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmLTWMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2B5CTtFgcAq7dk%2FL1oZ0a%2F1TbTQ102sQAAAg... 1/1 6/1/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook Maureen Matthews comments and questions for the Public comment period May 24th, 2021 Moe Moe Libmatt Wed 5/26/2021 8:34 PM To: ED - Web 1 ; Cody Kelly ; neilgingoldlaw@gmail.com ; Michelle ; Shanelle Benson Reid ill 1 attachments (21 MB) Comments SEQR Review for comment period FINAL befor June 11th 2021.rtf; NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. OCIDA and Jeff Davis, Please find attached, a document with comments and questions related to the SEQR Review on the proposed 1,253 acre White Pine Commerce Park. These questions and comments are being submitted after the May 24, 2021 Public Comment Period that was a Zoom meeting, as opposed to an in-person meeting. Additional questions and comments are being accepted until June 11th, 2021 according to your site. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, Maureen Matthews Resident of Burnet Road Page325 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmLTVkMTItNDU5Y104MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2B... 1/1 Revised Final May 26, 2021 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Responding to: 5/6/21 Recording of OCIDA special meeting held this morning regarding the EIS PUBLIC COMMENTforApril 29th and May 6, 2021 SEQRA meetings: Open comment period. OCIDA Attempted Acquisitions of Homes and 1,253 acres of land White Pine Commerce Park - April 29, 2021 initial meeting, 'We do not have a project', ' We do not have an applicant that has put forth what they want to do yet'. Tell me how you can do a review studying for the impacts of a particular Company/Business when you currently, as stated above, have a mystery company? Isn't it a fact, that you need to do the study based on the actual companythat has signed? This doesn't make sense. If you don't know the company's outputs of chemicals or the type of business and wastes etc it will produce, I ask you how this review can be complete at this time. What then, was the basis for the review on such a large parcel? Such as, Who/What business did you mirror to conductthis?____Are there any otherstructures in Upstate NY that are 4 million square feet of building on approx. 1.9 square miles?____ Did you mirror a business or company in another state?_ Did you mirror a business or company in another Country? If you did, how would the soils and wetlands and air quality and environmentals and species of animals match to White Pine to get your assumptions accurately? How much of the public's taxpayer money has been involved since the beginning of this project? Why the name change from Clay Business Park? How much money was involved to pay forthe new name change? Why were our Legislators told to stay out of this? The lead Agency in this a non-government unelected organization. How would a non-government organization have the right to use eminent domain against a homeowner?They are an independent agency? The Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) is an independent public benefit corporation established in 1970. Page326 The definition Of OCIDA as a no-govenment agency :A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a non-profit group that functions independently of any government. NGOs, sometimes called civil societies, are organized on community, national and international levels to serve a social or political goal such as humanitarian causes or the environment. You are proposing to destroy 1,253 acres of virgin land, 2 square miles, of Residential/ Agricultural and displacing homeowners. Yet, not a positive declaration? ____Why not Town of Clay, DEC, DOT with all the traffic issues being the main adverse effect most potential impact? Who has the right to execute eminent domain? There is a large parcel of available land to the West of Burnet Road zoned Industrial. How are you able to threaten Residential/Ag neighbors when you have Industrial land where you need to build? The West side of Caughdenoy has 17 acres with the best soils. ( To be clear, I do not want it over there either. I oppose a massive semiconductor development in Clay - Period !) Is there a tax break? ___How BIG is this TAXBREAK for this unnamed company we are potentially losing our lifelong homes and properties to? Arethere any mitigated wetlands offsite or other environmental manipulations (mitigating offsite-that usually doesn't work as it backs up, has problems and issues somewhere else -it has been an experience that has been witnessed first hand when a house was built just South of my property. My property flooded) I am STRONGLY against mitigating off-site. How will you mitigate on-site? _How about the impact of widening the roads and other homeowners homes and properties lost which is IGNORED BY SEQRA? Why is it ignored in SEQRA? Waste water sewer: What is the cost ( all of it, all organizations that would be involved to make it happen) to increase service to an Industrial Facility that taxpayers will pay for when many are incurring increased assessments? Attorney Jeff Davis &J MT Consultants had a negative declaration 2021 after 2013's positive declaration on original 336 acres. How in the world can a review on 1,253 acres not have positive impact just 7 years later on more wetland and animals and homes and homeowners? Assumptions? Regarding J eff Davis' statement below : Jeff Davis stated we are declaring by issuing a positive declaration that we are saying there is a potentialfor significant environmental impact for future development forthis area and we are going to study it. Page327 According to: Subject to Board Approval Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Regular Meeting Minutes from Dec. 8, 2020 via Zoom Teleconference WHITE PINE ENVIROMENTAL REVIEW Jeff Davis stated in 2013 the Agency completed a ge ne ric environmental impact statement studying potential development on the property and that included a parcel on White Pine Park that is 336 acres. He stated as discussed it is currently vacant and they have identified and learned that the park needs to be a larger area. He stated this Board has undertaken a process through acquisition of lands to do that, expand the park and consider acquiring more land. He stated the motion before the Board now is a reopening of the 2013 GEIS so that this Board can commence a similar generic environmental review of a larger White Pine Park area. He stated it will become the supplemental GEIS so the request before the Board is to issue a positive declaration under SEQR that will commence the process of notifying other agencies involved and interested that OCIDA plans to be lead agency for purposes of conducting a supplemental GEIS and we will send out notices to all involved and interested agencies of that intent. He stated they will have 30 days to comment and provide their consent to the Agency to be lead agencyfor this supplemental GEIS. He stated upon the completion of that 30 day period and assuming nobody objects OCIDA will then take on conducting a genericenvironmental review of an expanded White Pine Park up to 1,253 acres along the Caughdenoy Road/Route 31/Burnet Avenue corridor area and slightly east of Burnet Avenue. He stated the potential development of 1,253 acres would be studied in the same way that OCIDA studied the potential development and issue the GEIS in 2013. He stated there is no specific project at this time but a GEIS is an appropriate step taken when one is trying to develop a future high end business park like this and become shovel ready. Traffic intersection at Rt # 31 and Rt # 11 are failing with 'stacking' and long delays. When in the process would these be corrected?____ _Time as in YEAR and DATES What is The New York State Energy code which became effective on January 1, 1979 in this application? Oak Orchard is a short distance away, I question it's carry capacity. ____Explain how you will ensure carry capacity. _____Explain Buffers. There wouldn't be enough room to buffer this giant from neighbors so threaten to take them with the use of eminent domain? How much buffering would you need and how would you do the spec's on the area to buffer? SEQR Public Hearing, May 24th at 6:00 p.m. not being an IN-PERSON meeting is appauling ! COVID is no longer an excuse. Everything is opening up. NYS is opening and restrictions lifted except for government? That should be the other way around - don't you think ? Supposedly we need government, that is why we have elected officials. Yet, The elected officials SHUT DOWN AND STAY SHUT DOWN to close off from the people that elected them. Once again, doesn't make sense. Why didn't you make a point to have an IN-PERSON meeting? What are you afraid of? Page328 Explain why you do not want to listen to your constituants and the CLAY Commu nity? This is a Mega Development and you won't allow us to voice our views because of COVID? This is ridiculous, absurd, ludicrous, nonsensical, and frankly, preposterous. 30 day comment period is not enough time to be able to address issues of 730 more acres on assumptions. Tell us how you will be addressing these comments? You clearly stated, in the April 29, 2021 initial meeting, 'We do not have a project' , ' You have the audacity to threaten residents and take homes after investingtaxpayer dollars and simply state, 'We dont have a project',We do not have an applicant that has put forth what they want to do yet'. This doesn't make sense. Oh wait, OCIDA hired Ed Rogers to send letters to residents saying an 'entity' wants to purchase your home. Once purchase options were signed, ( by people never intending to sell their homes to We do not have an applicant that has put forth what they want to do yet') OCI DA can lure the buyer. This makes it a voluntary purchase underfear of eminent domain! What right do you have to do this! This is NOTa done deal. Wrong place! Move along where don't take people's homes! Is the document adequate fora public hearing, how can you do a traffic study for a mystery business? Oh wait, I know that answer- It is an ASSUMPTION. I want guarantee's Mr. Jeff Davis. How much wetland destruction? How will you mitigate retention or detention ponds with 50 acres of paved surfaces that is a lot of impervious services effecting run off on others, then add a 4 million square foot building, manufacturing what products? You don't even know what products are if you don't know the project/business? How is that adequate for a public hearing? Explain that to us in DETAIL. ____I want a Detailed document explainingthis. With all the mystery, how can there be any environmental oversight especially with traffic. Oh wait, I know that answer - It is an ASSUMPTION. Page329 National Wetlands Inventory surface waters and wellands ••••. BASEMAPS > Measure y, PFOIE .:MAP LAYERS > & Wetland* . 0 G & Ripartan 0 0 0 Riparian MappingAreaa 0 & Data Source 0 0 Source Type 0 Image Scale 14.17 . 0 Image Year O Areas ofInterest 1.31ac 9.98 ac 0 PM Managed Lands 0 64.83 ac ❑ HistodcWedand Data 0 9.0 as 13.04 ac 8.15 ac icif.0 lay.. Totalimpacted 133 ac 7.19 as Tc'n n,rol Cikern Concerns stem from other Federally Protected Wetlands. Near Cicero Swamp in Onondaga County on Cicero Center Road, this is an example of designated Federal Wetlands that is probably less than an acre in size. It is contained with 3 roads and a property and is surrounded by a new development. It is posted with 6 or 7 little signs in a rectangle shaped area. No where near adequate. Pic's as shown This raises genuine concerns of the handling of the wetlands in White Pine Park. Page330 ,tpcoxi, . 017rn:AN:Ls i‘wirtclitt) OCA NORT Ttl if Page331 Note the white Fed Wetland signs in the background. 57 rkL stir Il :14 Note the white Fed Wetland signs in the background. Page332 A. These wetlands are not looking Federally protected to me. Willthis happen at White Pine? With 4 miles of new gas lines, who is paying that bill? Is this governmentfunded? 5,000 linear feet from substation of underground electric, talk about sprawl. There is a lot of vacant land around here in a struggling economy, why take 37 homeowners homes (and more when roads widen etc)for overdevelopment in an area that has long-standing and ongoing traffic concerns? Yes or No, is it because it is cheaperforyou to buy out homeowners (threatening eminent domain) than buy land already zoned Industrial? Trafficstudy: I want a copy of the detailed portion of the traffic study where it addresses the commercial corridor of Route 11- people complain now about the traffic in Cicero and have been since Wal-Mart, then more residential homes and apartments were built, yet the roads remained unchanged. Cart before the horse I'd say. Let's look at how Wal-Mart's 204,000 Sq ft effected this area. Now you are proposing a 4 million sq ft of building. An article from a Mar 19, 2008 report, Upstate New York will soon be home to the nation's largest Wal-Mart store — a 260,000-square-foot, two-story "supercenter". For this Mega-Development with 50 acres of parking lot, that is a lot of cars. How many cars, trucks, vehicles in general did you account for in your assumption? The East side of Route # 11 and Route # 31 has thousands of homes all will be adversely effected by a development of this size. Page333 481is an offramp so how would you be moving traffic elsewhere? _Off ramp of 481 onto Caughdenoy, how many homes and properties will be lost there due to widening of the road? Are these people being notified they are in jeopardy of losing property and or their homes? Storm Water- A green light for whatever happens to this project (no project yet, according to you-therefore, this doesn't make sense) What about the effects on drinking water? Article https://www.epa.gov/npdes/npdes-stormwater-program Problems with Stormwater Pollution Stormwater runoff is generated from rain and snowmelt events that flow over land or impervious sutfaces, such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops, and does not soak into the ground. The runoff picks up pollutants like trash, chemicals, oils, and dirt/sediment that can harm our rivers, streams, lakes, and coastal waters. To protect these resources, communities, construction companies, industries, and others, use stormwater controls, known as best management practices (BMPs). These BMPs filter out pollutants and/or prevent pollution by controlling it at its source. The NPDES stormwater program regulates some stormwater discharges from three potential sources: municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s), construction activities, and industrial activities. Operators of these sources might be required to obtain an NPDES permit before they can discharge stormwater. This permitting mechanism is designed to prevent stormwater runofffrom washing harmful pollutants into local surface waters. Population growth and the development of urban/urbanized areas are major contributors to the amount of pollutants in the runoff as well as the volume and rate of runofffrom impervious surfaces. Together, they can cause changes in hydrology and water quality that result in habitat modification and loss, increased flooding, decreased aquatic biological diversity, and increased sedimentation and erosion. The benefits of effective stormwater runoff management can include: protection of wetlands and aquatic ecosystems, improved quality of receiving waterbodies, conservation of water resources, protection of public health, and flood control. Traditional stormwater management approaches that rely on peak flow storage have generally not targeted pollutant reduction and can exacerbate problems associated with changes in hydrology and hydraulics. 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"With the expansion of the Project area, the number and size of potentially impacted wetlands and natural water bodies has increased. The expanded site encompasses 17 National Wetland Inventory (NWI) mapped wetlands and two state-regulated wetlands. Classified waterbodies present onsite are tributaries to Oneida River. These surface waters are Class C, and are not considered protected; however, any disturbance would require prior approval from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/orthe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)." I want all the documents in regards to this. The Alternatives section appears rushed. REQUIRED ALTERNATIVES - What do you predict forthe future? You are doing all these projections and assumptions to accomodate the now, I want to know all the negative after effects !! All those assumptions and there will be many. I want a detailed report of the Future once taxbreaks run out and this tenant pulls out ! I want to know if they stay, would the County/State give more tax breaks or how would you now Page335 'LURE' them to stay in the space! You need to guarantee that this big corporation won't be another Foxconn : from GOOGLE Inside Foxconn's empty buildings, empty factories, and empty ...www.theverae.com foxconn-empty-factories-wisconsin Oct 19, 2020 — Three years later, the factory — and the jobs — don't exist, and they ... Foxconn failed at that objective, too: last week, Wisconsin rejected the That illusion has had real costs. State and local governments spent at least $400 million, largely on land and infrastructure Foxconn will likely never need. Residents were pushed from their homes under threat of eminent domain and dozens of houses bulldozed to clear property Foxconn doesn't know what to do with. And a recurring cycle of new recruits joined the project, eager to help it succeed, only to become trapped in a mirage. You need to guarantee this big corporation won't be another Pfizer: from GOOGLE Pfizer Got $160M in Tax Money to Build in Connecticut - CBS ...www.cbsnews.com ) MoneyWatch ) Markets Nov 23, 2009 — Want Pfizer (PFE) to build a new plant in your town? ... through tax breaks, direct grants and infrastructure improvements, to bring Pfizer .„ last week that it would pull out in 2011,just when the last of its tax abatements are due to expire. You need to guarantee this big corporation won't be another Pfizer: anotherfrom GOOGLE Were $60 Million Of Incentives For Pfizer Worth It? - Hartford ...www.courant.com ' business he-xpm-2011-02-06-hc... Feb 6, 2011 — Last week, Pfizer said it would lay off 1,100 people in Groton over the next 18 ... The deep job cuts come less than a year after Pfizer saidit would close its ... The New London facility brought a huge jump in Pfizer's Connecticut payroll, ... Also, Pfizer qualified for corporate tax credits, but state officials were ... I want to know how you would clean up their mess! Detailed report. I want to know how much taxpayer dollars, 20 to 35 years out and after, it will take to clean up the toxic mess and Oneida Lake. Detailed Report. I wantto know how you will replace wildlife and endangered species you have wiped out. Detailed Report. 5 million gallons of water a day - what about the Contaminated wastewater, how is that being addressed? Detailed Report. How can a building of that size NOT be an astheticvisual pollution? The Amazon in Clay is horrible and it is my understanding the traffic issues and impacts will be gearing up when thatfacility is up and running to capacity. Your assumptions on the traffic issues over there may get people noticing that the assumptions of that build were falsely and inaccurately reported, we will see. How are there sensitive receptors reviews if they are ignored? What did you study? You are creating disgruntled citizens that are not in favor of this. They watch your wasteful spending Page336 and casual dismiss and disrespect of taxpaying residents. There is no faith in OCIDA doing the 'right thing'. It started out bad. "Wheneverthe people are well informed, they can be trusted with their own government; that wheneverthings get so far wrong as to attract their notice, they may be relied on to set them to rights."--Thomas Jefferson to Richard Price, January 8, 1789 There has been no transparency. People are noticing! Will the Park run through the power lines? Zoning- Burnet Road is zoned Res/Agricultural. Zoning was created and put in place to protect residents. How can you propose all this without proper zoning already in place? This sounds illegal. Where did zoning come from? google: The earliest zoning laws originated with the Los Angeles zoning ordinances of 1908 and the New York City Zoning resolution of 1916. Starting in the early 1920s, the United States Commerce Department drafted model zoning and planning ordinances in the 1920s to facilitate states in drafting enabling laws. Local zoning and land-use regulations have increased substantially overthe decades. How can you possibly give air pollution permit criteria when you do not know the potential business/tenant coming here?____ __What are you basing this on? Tell me again the assumption on this. Add more ACRES to study and more Wetlands with increased size and impervious surfaces with no positive effect? I do not have to be a rocket scientist to know that can't be true, on low elevations as much of the park has wetlands 133 acres, it is my feeling more deception regarding this as a negative impact. Doesn't make sense. Detailed Report to help me understand. White Pine Commerce Park is being advertised as containing 1200+ acres. The draft EIS states that 732 acres are prime developable land. This prime developable land is largely surrounded by wetlands. The 2021 draft EIS says "With the expansion of the Project area, the number and size of potentially impacted wetlands and natural water bodies has increased. The expanded site encompasses 17 National Wetland Inve ntory(NWI) mapped wetlands and two state-regulated wetlands." A White Pine ad based on 339 acres according to the ad from 2014 that says "Approximately 14.68 acres of NWI wetlands (federal and/or state)are mapped in the Park. These wetlands have not been field verified. Dust and Dirt, Noise ( traffic noise, noise from plowing and back up beepers and noise from buildings, noise from employees ), Air Quality, Traffic exhaust ____How are you protecting the other residents who live close by? A few shall suffe r for the many? Meltzer Park is right here. The re are kids playing. Dust contaminants and traffic exhaust effects to small children and the elderly. (It is not in your backyard) Detailed Report on Dust Contaminant effects of children and the elderly in close proximityto the Park. As well as, those actually at the park. Figure in assumptions of how many people will be at the park and how many are elderly and how many small children on the playground Page337 will be effected and what effects it will have on their lungs. I want that report. You should have that report, as you stated it was an exhaustive reportthat was done. Cicero has a facility and ice rink that is in close proximity to this Massive facility as well which was previously noted as postitive. JeffDavis stated we are declaring by issuing a positive declaration that we are saying there is a potential forsignificant environmentalimpactforfuture developmentfor this area and we are going to study it. What is the receiving water for the wastewater discharge? Oneida River Are there any facilities serving children, the elderly, people with disabilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, licensed day care centers, or group homes) within 1500feet of the project site? Yes 5 million gallons of water a day. Article below is a concern. ____Tell me how our water supply will absolutely not ever be be in jeopardy. ____What measures are you takingto guarantee there will not be a water shortage. Article : Semiconductor plants need so much water, that it comes to making priorities - who will get water in a drought? https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/technology/taiwan-drought-tsmc-semiconductors.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/business/taiwan-is-facing-a-drought-and-it-has-prioritized-its-co mute r-chip-business-over-farmers.html Summary of the above from tomshardware.com (a computer hardware forum) https://www.tomshardware.com/news/taiwan-droughts-cause-tension-farmers-chip-makers A new irrigation policy that favors Taiwan's chipmakers over its rice farmers has led to increased tension between the two, The New York Times reported Thursday, as the country attempts to respond to a water shortage caused by an ongoing drought. Liberty Times Net reported that Taiwan's Water Resources Agency shut off irrigation to more than 183,000 acres of farmland to conserve water. Yet companies in the Hsinchu Science Park —most notably TSMC—still receive the precious liquid. It might seem odd to prioritize chip production over farming, but Water Resources Agency deputy director Wang Yi-Feng told the NYT that the inverse would be a "lose-lose" because the farmers would suffer from low yields even with irrigated water. Yet a recent study co-authored by the Semiconductor Industry Alliance estimated that 92% of the world's sub-10nm chip production happens in Taiwan. That means problems in the country "may cause severe interruptions in the supply of chips." Page338 Why wasn'tTown of Clay lead agency? It is my understandingthatthe Town of Clay has Final Approval. I felt from the beginning it wasn't right to have the Non-Government Agency conducting this when they are the ones wanting to push it through and displace homeowners and destroy acres and acres of land. CLIMATE issues - 2020 Site Selection below -It looks as though our climate may protect us from a semiconductor facility and a past report from 1996, 'the business climate of New York is not yet becoming competitve with other states'. Both of these suppo rtthat the climate has not been conducive and is not attractive to a buyer. Ourclimate is on the side of The Clay Community and Burnet Road! New York # 23. https://siteselection.com/issues/2020/nov/2020-business-climate-rankings-cover.cfm Page339 Overall Mate Fxecolik Con eqi- 2019 2019 2020 YID 2020 'rift Mature firm Noir Firm no Rating Stlriey titaness Curio Cormay Cooyray Conway Tan InOox Tan lob Total Rao' Rank Projects Prei,iecls Rank Prciects Projects Rack RaiA Rank Points Rank Per Capita Rank Per Capita ,c 1 71 Georgia 28 97 14' Texas 38 47 .92 itiI Virginia 11 32 14 9.0 '11 1 .14ri 11 1:!,-.). I 17 Arizona 10 13 16 15 11 22 85 I2 0.. Tennessee 14 14 17 15 31 4 p 71i1 12 Indiana 25 1.1 77 :1 ,1 11 14 Mississippi 12 22 24 16 24. 16 37 10 74 .L.6 '!1'fi 16 Michigan 18 10. 10 18 13 20 24 18 7 II 18 Utah 28 32 33 34 31 12 70 20 Nen Mexico 18 X32 36 28 29 13 20 66 22 Nevada 20 17 32 :30 37 36 10 . . .. ... . . .5 014., II 24 South Dakota 25 24 43 37 49 49 22 43 „Tit 125 IIIiobis 19 40 36 4 I have notes of Chairman, Mr. Hogan with introductions and praisies to the Agency and Jeff Davis. Mr. Hogan stated and not quoted word for word, due to poor quality of the recorded zoom meeting, " I think everybody's ah, impressed with how exhausted and comprehensive this whole big process has Page340 been and I have to congratulate you and everything about this process including (?can't hear? 'our') developmentteam here" When I heard congratulations in regards to, 'Everything about the process', except you are forgetting the Fear & Anxiety, Pain and Suffering it has caused those of the residents that want to stay on Burnet Road, in homes they worked for all their lives. The American Dream of owning my home and fixing it up and making it MY HOME, there's no place like home, dutifully paying my taxes all these years. The onslaught of this, with the Lack of Tranparency and being blindsided and ha rassed with the threat of eminent domain. Congratulations? Really? You have no idea what we have gone through and are going through. You want us to bend over and take it, you don't care one bit about Burnet Road residents and our lifelong homes orthe entire Clay Community. Someone said this to me,'They are trying to take properties to create another larger property, that is not even sold yet. I have never heard of this process being used to displace property owners fora projectthat does not yet exist. Usually there is a highway or shopping center already planned and approved by the municipalities involved. Eminent domain is usually the last thingthat needs to be done to finish the process. This is way different. They just want to create a more attractive parcel to offer potential buyers. That is an abuse of the process the way I see it. Purchase Options are their way of showing potential buyers that a larger and more saleable parcel can happen.' New York State is one of the last 7 states to address EMINENT DOMAIN REFORMS. This IS an abuse of eminent domain. Bill of Rights- sets rules for due process of law and reserves all powers not delegated to the Federal Governmentto the people or the States. And it specifies that "the enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." The Ninth Amendment states that listing specific rights in the Constitution does not mean that people do not have other rights that have not been spelled out. I HAVE A RIGHT TO PROTECT MY HOME. I have the right and the duty to speak up. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts in taking people's homes. OCIDA why don't you have the buyers buy out these people forthe figure ( $$ ) the displaced homeowner feels they need, as well as, for the anxiety and pain and suffering. Take it out of their tax breaks when you know, a business signed with you. It's a misuse of eminent domain for OCIDA to threaten eminet domain when there is no signed business to move into White Pine! When, and IF, THERE IS AN ACTUAL BUYER ! 100 PERCENT SIGNED and COMING HERE, including not just Burnet Road - but others who don't yet know they will also be displaced when this comes, let these giant corporations with their beyond wealthy CEO's, buy out all these people effected, if they don't want to sell. Public meeting May 24th at 6:00 p.m., I was happy to hear Town Of Clay Board Members Mr. Kevin Meaker and Mr. Ryan Pleskach, oppose Eminent Domain. Legislator Cody Kelly also brought u p valid points. Many valid points 'against' were brought up in the meeting. As far as the CEO's and Businesses on the call my response to them would be fine -just put this monster Page341 of a hazard somewhere else. There are other Alternatives. There will be a significant adverse effect on the environment regardless of what your review says. You are destroying a natural landscape, wildlife and wetlands with your assumptions. Concerned Burnet Road Resident - Maureen Matthews cc: Neil Gingold cc: mnuzzo May 26, 2021 Petition Numbers My attorney advised to go ahead and let you know our petition numbers thus far. From the site: 05/26/2021 6:12 p.m. Say "NO" to a massive INDUSTRIAL FACILITY in Clay, NY 1,253 Plus over 85 hard copy signatures. Supporters Say "NO" to a massive INDUSTRIAL FACILITY in Clay, NY 1,253 have signed. Let's get to 1,500! Names would presented if necessary. Page342 June 1, 2021 To Whom it May Concern, I am writing this letter to state I oppose the building of any industry on Burnet Road. To begin has anyone taken the time to truly see what type of wildlife is on this road and surrounding areas? On any given day you can see turkeys roaming with their young, deer grazing in the fields, a variety of birds flying and nesting in the both the trees and field, and during mid summer months you can find turtles nesting in the swamps. Were you aware that Burnet Road is home to wetlands? So yes there is a huge ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT this industry will have on wildlife. Secondly, the air, noise and water pollution that will be caused by this industrial plant is something people should not have to live with. The polluted water will be draining into the swamps and Oneida River which in turn affects human, plant, and animal life. Thirdly, the traffic will be out of control. Roads will need to be widened and more traffic lights installed. Who will be paying for this? The tax payer I am assuming. Widening the roads and 50 acres of paved parking lot has a huge ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. Lastly, I am wondering why one would need to destroy the rural beauty that surrounds Burnet Road and its RESIDENTS for your industrial plant when there is Destiny Mall , Great Northern Mall, and many other abandoned spaces for you to go too. Reuse what is already available!! Please do a thorough ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY. A industry of this magnitude will forever change the life of the Town of Clay and the residents of Burnet Road. T YA61,76 1 Jill O'Brien To'04 of* aidiatreRug leek51 Page343 Page344 6/2/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook Written comments in response to White Pines EIS Renee Matthews Wed 6/2/2021 10:12 AM To: ED - Web 1 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. My name is Renee Cordell and I live in Clay, NY. I have lived here most of my life and like it here. I never dreamed of leaving until recently. I'm currently raising 4 young children. I am completely against, specifically, a semi conductor facility going into White Pines Commerce Park. As noted in the Environmental Impact Statement, there are several alternative options for the park. The reasoning for not going forward with any of the alternatives is simply because OC1DA WANTS to get a semi conductor facility in the park. They do not WANT anything else. They are satisfied with taking peoples homes with eminent domain to achieve this goal. They can get another smaller company in the space that wouldn't result in people losing their life long homes. They just aren't satisfied with that option. To me, they don't deserve to take people's homes just because they WANT a larger company. The community doesn't want a semi conductor plant that uses hazardous chemicals near us. Which brings me to the next issue is the air pollution. It is noted in the EIS that there are varies hazardous materials that are used in creating chips. There is a large concern for the amount of chemicals that will be emitted into the air. The EIS states that the company that goes in will be subject to air emission permitting by the NYSDEC. That isn't good enough. There are too many residential homes, playgrounds, schools, etc in the area to allow any amount of hazardous fumes into the air. It is fact that many of the chemicals used to produce chips are hazardous to humans. We don't want a plant using these materials and putting its waste into the environment near where I live) There have been issue in the past with leaks. For example in 1992, a San Jose neighborhood had to be evacuated after smoke was coming from a local chip plant. It is admitted in the EIS that there will be significant dust put into the air during construction as well. Water contamination is another issue I worry about. Many swim and fish in the waters where the proposed plant will drain its waste. I understand the water will go through a cleaning process. Will this process be sufficient? There was a case in 1982 where California had to a drinking well near a semi conductor plant because it was discovered that residents had been drinking water that was contaminated. I don't want the risk that a semi conductor plant brings, near my home. Traffic is already an issue locally. In neighboring Cicero, NY traffic is terrible during rush hour. If a manufacturing facility goes in White Pines the increase in traffic will be terrible. Children who have to ride the bus to schools in Cicero will be sitting on the buses for extended periods of time just to get to school and back. The roads near White Pines will most certainly need to be widened. Who else will lose property or their homes to widen the roads? Too many promises have been in central NY. Our mall was supposed to the biggest and best in the country, now its near foreclosure. Many big companies leave our area because after tax breaks end, operating in NY doesn't make sense. Then the community is forced to look at ugly huge abandoned buildings. We don't want your promises and we don't want your semi conductor plant. The biggest argument for this excessively large development in White Pines is job growth and high paying jobs. I find this interesting because there have been lawsuits that claim that workers in semi conductor facilities are more prone to develop cancer and have a higher rate of miscarriage. Furthermore, when I was on the public meeting for this EIS I noticed all in favor of the project only mentioned the job and economic effects. No one mentioned or discussed the environmental or health issue at stake, which was the main reason for the meeting. It proves to me that this project is all about money. As usual the people in charge only care about money. They are not concerned with peoples health or the well being of the overall community and locals. The locals will most definitely be adversely affected by this proposed project. New people may be brought to the area but the existing locals will suffer. More traffic, bad air quality, and strained school systems. The negative impacts of a manufacturing plant in White Pines outweigh the possible benefits. Put it somewhere else because we do not want it here potentially poisoning our local residence. Page345 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmLTVkMTRNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2B... 1/1 6/2/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook Written comments in response to White Pines EIS Renee Matthews Wed 6/2/2021 10:12 AM To: ED - Web 1 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. My name is Renee Cordell and I live in Clay, NY. I have lived here most of my life and like it here. I never dreamed of leaving until recently. I'm currently raising 4 young children. I am completely against, specifically, a semi conductor facility going into White Pines Commerce Park. As noted in the Environmental Impact Statement, there are several alternative options for the park. The reasoning for not going forward with any of the alternatives is simply because OC1DA WANTS to get a semi conductor facility in the park. They do not WANT anything else. They are satisfied with taking peoples homes with eminent domain to achieve this goal. They can get another smaller company in the space that wouldn't result in people losing their life long homes. They just aren't satisfied with that option. To me, they don't deserve to take people's homes just because they WANT a larger company. The community doesn't want a semi conductor plant that uses hazardous chemicals near us. Which brings me to the next issue is the air pollution. It is noted in the EIS that there are varies hazardous materials that are used in creating chips. There is a large concern for the amount of chemicals that will be emitted into the air. The EIS states that the company that goes in will be subject to air emission permitting by the NYSDEC. That isn't good enough. There are too many residential homes, playgrounds, schools, etc in the area to allow any amount of hazardous fumes into the air. It is fact that many of the chemicals used to produce chips are hazardous to humans. We don't want a plant using these materials and putting its waste into the environment near where I live) There have been issue in the past with leaks. For example in 1992, a San Jose neighborhood had to be evacuated after smoke was coming from a local chip plant. It is admitted in the EIS that there will be significant dust put into the air during construction as well. Water contamination is another issue I worry about. Many swim and fish in the waters where the proposed plant will drain its waste. I understand the water will go through a cleaning process. Will this process be sufficient? There was a case in 1982 where California had to a drinking well near a semi conductor plant because it was discovered that residents had been drinking water that was contaminated. I don't want the risk that a semi conductor plant brings, near my home. Traffic is already an issue locally. In neighboring Cicero, NY traffic is terrible during rush hour. If a manufacturing facility goes in White Pines the increase in traffic will be terrible. Children who have to ride the bus to schools in Cicero will be sitting on the buses for extended periods of time just to get to school and back. The roads near White Pines will most certainly need to be widened. Who else will lose property or their homes to widen the roads? Too many promises have been in central NY. Our mall was supposed to the biggest and best in the country, now its near foreclosure. Many big companies leave our area because after tax breaks end, operating in NY doesn't make sense. Then the community is forced to look at ugly huge abandoned buildings. We don't want your promises and we don't want your semi conductor plant. The biggest argument for this excessively large development in White Pines is job growth and high paying jobs. I find this interesting because there have been lawsuits that claim that workers in semi conductor facilities are more prone to develop cancer and have a higher rate of miscarriage. Furthermore, when I was on the public meeting for this EIS I noticed all in favor of the project only mentioned the job and economic effects. No one mentioned or discussed the environmental or health issue at stake, which was the main reason for the meeting. It proves to me that this project is all about money. As usual the people in charge only care about money. They are not concerned with peoples health or the well being of the overall community and locals. The locals will most definitely be adversely affected by this proposed project. New people may be brought to the area but the existing locals will suffer. More traffic, bad air quality, and strained school systems. The negative impacts of a manufacturing plant in White Pines outweigh the possible benefits. Put it somewhere else because we do not want it here potentially poisoning our local residence. Page346 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmLTVkMTRNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2B... 1/1 June 2, 2021 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Robert Petrovich 333 West Washington Street Suite 130 Syracuse, NY 13202 Please let it be noted that we are opposed to the development of a micro chip plant to be built in the Town of Clay, at White Pines Park. Although we are not opposed to progress, The Town of Clay is already at its maximum capacity. The traffic issues will be worse than they already are. The last bit of undeveloped land would be gone forever. Our CNS schools will be overcrowded. Where will all these new employees live? The Town of Clay is running out of places to build new homes, as many new homes have been built in the past 20 years or so. ac We are residents on Burnet Road and are hoping that if a business does wish to build at this location, that they will not need the entire acreage that is being promoted. The Wildlife would be displaced. Endangered and threaten species would be losing their habitat for their survival. There are Federally protected Wet lands located on the proposed site. Youngs Creek located at the end of Burnet Road feeds into the Oneida River which flows in to Oneida Lake. This is where we planned on retiring. If we wanted to live in a housing track we would have bought a home in the many housing tracks located in the Town of Clay. Instead, we kept to our roots and stayed on Burnet Road, the road that we both grew up on. Both our Grandparents and Parents settled on Burnet Road and many of our relatives did as well and are still living on the road. This is our neighborhood. Just like any other neighborhood in the Town of Clay, either on Henry Clay Blvd, or Cherry Estates, Lawton Valley Hunt, etc. Please put yourself in our position, just for a moment. Look around your neighborhood. Look at what would be lost if this was happening in your back or front yard. Progress is a good thing, but not at this location in the Town of Clay. Please preserver this last piece of green space in the Town of Clay. Paul & Robin Richer 8722 Burnet Road Clay, NY 13041 Page347 6/4/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook White Pine Commerce Park Development Site Emily Voegler Fri 6/4/2021 1:35 PM To: ED - Web 1 r NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. Good afternoon OCIDA and Executive Director Robert Petrovich, I am writing to strongly oppose any construction of additional industrial sites in our area. It is an absolute travesty that we would even consider further destruction of our land and what is left of semi-wild spaces. At this point we should have already learned from the ongoing cycle of building these monstrosities, just for them to lie empty. How many large developments are currently empty in our area? It is a matter of time before Destiny USA is empty, too. This is a mistake for our future. Let us not be bought by executives and instead make a better decision. Do not add to the destruction of our area through this potentially huge mistake. Sincerely, Emily Voegler Page348 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmLTVkMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8UpY02B... 1/1 6/7/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook Clay development vi Sat 6/5/2021 8:33 PM To: ED - Web 1 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. Dear Mr Petrovich, I'm writing you in an effort to stop the development of the White Pine Commerce Park. My husband and I owned a home in Cicero for over 20 years but had to give it up 4 years ago because of his mobility issues. It was the hardest decision we've ever had to make. We now rent an apartment at Tocco Villaggio in Cicero. I can see Burnet Road out of my bedroom window. I do not want my husband to have to deal with pollution, traffic and noise. We can look out in the fields and watch deer, turkeys, geese, herons and even an occasional coyote. Our peaceful "Golden Years" will be taken away from us. My heart goes out to the residents of Burnet Rd and what they're being put through. This complex does not belong in a residential area! Regards, Ed and Amy Panek 5501 Legionnaire Dr. Apt 203 Cicero, NY 13039 Page349 6/7/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook White Pine proposal Clay NY johanne wilde Sat 6/5/2021 4:36 PM To: ED - Web 1 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. Much of my life was spent in Springfield Massachusetts. I worked for the USPS across the road from Monsanto. Starting off working the night shift when we would leave for home in the morning our cars had a black film on them. When the air handlers were turned on these toxins were entering the building. 30 years later many of my coworkers have passed away at young ages from cancer, suspected by being exposed to the toxins and chemicals, liked to the proposed plant. I moved to this area several years ago to be close to my son and his family, to watch my grandchildren grow and thrive in this beautiful suburban area that they love. They have invested their time and money to have a great place to raise their family with the idea this was their forever home. Now you want to take it away. I am STRONGLY opposed to a mega industrial manufacturing facility in the Town of Clay. There are so many aspects of this proposed project that are wrong that it is not possible to address them all in one letter. I reside just a mile down the road on route 31 in Cicero NY. Traffic over the last 4 years make difficult to travel at many times of the day. I am 69 years old and retired. Morning walks are enjoyed while encountering deer, turkey, and the beautiful birds along with the quiet of the area, even see an eagle or two gliding around outside my door. This new plant will produce 20 - 30 tons of solid waste a day, this is a big concern to me as to the additional trucks to remove the waste. This plant will emit pollutants into the air and ground not to mention the noise. If built, the traffic will be a total logjam as the roads coming through Cicero on route 31 are currently inadequate. Oneida Lake will be in jeopardy and will be another Onondaga Lake full of pollution losing the fishing and recreation area that cannot be replaced. Environmental impacts to wetlands, endangered species, and water and air pollution will occur, that cannot be replaced, once gone they are gone forever. This proposed plant will produce toxins, chemicals, destruction to water and land, and air quality for miles around. President Biden on January 27th issued an executive order to protect 30 percent of the nation's lands, freshwater, and ocean areas by 2030 is a game-changer, yet I have read the Federal Government will be offering money to states creating these disastrous Chip manufacturers. I understand the Federal Government, and State Government want this, but our local government can stop it from being in my backyard. This needs to be built in the deserted concrete areas that have the existing infrastructure to replace the decay instead of taking unblemished natural beauty. Thanking you in advance. Johanne Wilde 5501 Legionnaire Drive Cicero, NY 13039 Page350 6/7/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook From Cicero Resident, Christina A. Burton, property owner at 6299 Wooderton Path, Cicero, NY 13039 Christina Burton Sun 6/6/2021 7:55 PM To: ED - Web 1 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. Sent from my iPhone Page351 6/8/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook white pines Sara Anderson Mon 6/7/2021 1:19 PM To: ED - Web 1 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. In this day and age how could you even consider what you have planned for northern Onondaga county?! The effect on the environment will be disastrous. The watershed flows into the river and then downstream to Lake Ontario and eventually to the Atlantic. No one needs a Silicon Valley level of pollution in our wetlands. Think of our grandchildren and great grandchildren. They are the ones that will be living with your short -sidedness. We complain about the destruction of the amazon when we are no better. God gave us this gift and we are entitled hypocrites who destroy everything we touch. I voted for the people who are backing this. I thought better of them. Silly me - never again. Remember the saying - fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Sara Anderson Brewerton Mother of two SUNY ESF grads Grandmother of a future botanist Page352 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmi_WkMTRNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2... 1/1 6/8/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook Development in Clay Sheila Downey Mon 6/7/2021 1:57 PM To: ED - Web 1 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. Dear Mr. Petrovich, I'm writing to let you know that I am totally. opposed to this huge semi-conductor development proposed for Rt 31 in Clay that has come to my attention. What happens to all the wildlife, including endangered species, in that area? Where is all of that supposed to go? Where is all of the rainwater that area absorbs supposed to go? There are already massive drainage issues in the area! What about all of the additional pollution those that live in this area would have to contend with? Higher cancer rates, infertility and birth defects...would you want to live next door to that?!! There are several reasons why this should not be built in our rural area. We do not want it here!! If you are successful in pushing this, I plan to move from the area. I appreciate your time and implore you to reconsider this location for the benefit of all who live around here. Sincerely, Sheila Downey Page353 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFj0D1x2DdmLTAAMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2... 1/1 6/8/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook White Pines- Industrial Park Kim Graziano Mon 6/7/2021 1:04 PM To: ED - Web 1 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. P&N: 1 General opposition I am writing to let you know that I am strongly opposed to a massive industrial park to be built where the White Pines land is. I think it is disgusting that this could even be a possibility. It is especially disgusting what you are doing to the poor people on Burnet Rd. They are being threatened with ED 1,3 eminent domain and fear they will lose their homes and have no place to go in comparison to what they have now. They are living in limbo right now and it is wrong. Advertising their land as if you already own it is wrong too. I live off of Caughdenoy Rd. and I fear the massive pollution that would happen if that monstrosity is built. The air will be polluted, the water will be polluted (Oneida Lake and other surrounding waterways), Traffic: 1 the traffic will be horrendous. You want to put this massive thing in where there are communities of Community homes surrounding it. It does not make sense to me why you need to destroy people's homes and the thaharacter 1,3 wildlife that live there to build this thing that could be built on other vacant concrete properties in the P&N: 10 county. This thing will probably be empty five years after it is built! My home value will decrease while my taxes will probably go up because of this thing. It isn't right. P&N: 5- Tell me this, is there a definite tenant for this monstrosity? I fear that you want to push through No tenant P&N: intensive, unneeded, destructive "development" and keep everyone fighting over a highly unlikely and unpopular development concept that is actually complete B.S.! Big Plans and to draw a big tech or whatever manufacturer are almost always empty threats/promises, and the real threat to an adjacent or surrounded community is usually environmental destruction and/or an active plan to deliberately flood or otherwise devalue homes, and/or for the land owner to get free infrastructure from the taxpayers including roads and utilities and/or lock up once public land. Revisit this- may need to draft an additional I am not alone in my opposition to this project. My opposition will also & show Iry Wi atttthe iNepolls. polls. Sent from my iPhone Page354 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmLTVkMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN814%2... 1/1 6/8/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook Re: Proposed White Pines Industrial Park Attn: Robert Petrovich Kirk Rothrum Mon 6/7/2021 12:25 PM To: ED - Web 1 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. I'm writing regarding the proposed development of the so-called "White Pines" industrial park in Clay, NY. I find it disgusting that our local government secretly marketed their constituent's properties for sale to private developers. To call this a gross breach of trust, would be an understatement. The goal of bulldozing more than 30 family homes, including a community church, and paving over thousands of acres of wildlife and wetlands for a private developer to build a sprawling factory, sounds like something from America's dark, polluting past. The attempt at bullying hard-working American families into selling their homes on-the-cheap, with threats of 'Eminent Domain' wrong and unjust. The proposed factory is neither for the public's use, nor the community's benefit. It will benefit a private business, and probably a few politicians along the way. The right to own property is a bedrock American freedom, and Clay and Cicero residents will NOT stand by while local politicians use a Soviet-style iron fist to steal their property. Burnet Rd. and it's surrounding nature are just the beginning. Once a residential area is zoned for a factory, hundreds of nearby families, from Caughdenoy Rd. to Route 11, will see plummeting property values. A Google Maps Satellite View shows where the next encroachments will likely take place once Clay becomes an industrial area. Meltzer Park? Both sides of Caughdenoy Rd? Meanwhile, a drive around Syracuse and CNY shows one defunct property after another. From the multiple empty factories on Thompson Rd., to the multiple dead malls, whose demise was unquestionably sped-along by local government's inept interference. Anyone who's curious about Onondaga County government's track-record with attempted "economic development", needs to look no further than the embarrassing "Film Hub" in East Syracuse. A project that grifted taxpayers out of tens of millions of dollars to build a monstrous facility that now sits largely dormant, loses far more money than it's ever made, and was nothing short of an abject failure at attracting business to the area. Local government (I'm looking at you Ryan McMahon), can better serve it's constituents by doing less, not more. Bulldozing family homes and paving over our natural wildlife habitats in HOPES to build a factory, isn't progress, and it certainly isn't for "public use". Sincerely, Kirk Rothrum Cicero, NY Page355 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmL11/kMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2... 1/1 6/9/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook Opposition to White Pine Commerce Park in Town of Clay fourpawdrive@yahoo.com Tue 6/8/2021 9:23 PM To: ED - Web 1 NOTICE:-This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. Dear Mr Petrovich, I am writing to express my opposition to the planned White Pine Commerce Park in the town of Clay. As a resident of the town and one- time resident of that area, I feel this is an inappropriate use of this area and tax dollars. Where will the wildlife go when their habitat is destroyed? Residents live there to enjoy the peace of a rural area. They should not be displaced so that this area can be destroyed with ugly buildings, increased noise, traffic, air and water pollution. Will they have to move out of Onondaga County to preserve their quality of life? There are so many empty buildings in Onondaga County in commercial areas. Surely some of them can be remodeled or updated to accommodate these companies. What about the almost empty mall? So much of that area that was once farmland has been paved over to create miles of strip malls. What was once a quiet two lane road is now a multi-lane highway with constant traffic congestion. Don't let this sprawl continue down Route 31. I hope you listen to your residents. White Pine Commerce Park is a bad idea! Sincerely, Susan M Churchill North Syracuse Page356 https://outlook.office365.com/nnail/none/id/AQMI Wed 6/9/2021 12:54 PM To: ED - Web 1 Cc: cke111251@gmail.com NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. To whom it may concern. I would like to go on public record as being opposed to the proposed development of the White Pine Commerce Park. If I am in favor of any alternative, it is Alternative 1 - no action! I am appalled at the cavalier attitude by OCIDA as to the possible use of eminent domain to remove homeowners from their property on Burnet Road. The report is written as if this project moving forward is a foregone conclusion and the homeowners do not matter. I have trouble keeping my words civil in response. I fully understand the impact economic development has on our community, from investment in infrastructure to the creation of jobs. But this project is full of issues, from the lack of community support, to potential devastating impact on our environment and fauna. Consideration needs to be given to the entire area as well, including our neighborhoods. Prolonged construction vehicle traffic on Caughdenoy Road between the Rt. 481 exit and Rt. 31, which already has design issues leading to multiple accidents and power outages over the years, will create many problems for the homeowners in local developments such as Country Meadow and Coachmans Crossing. Issues with ground water displacement from the construction and potential acres of paved surface at the development would work their way into our neighborhoods. All the best engineering and planning can't prevent it. Eventually water wins. Not to mention the potential for industrial pollution and contamination of our soil. Lastly I want to address the name of the commerce park that is being marketed as a 'modern' business park even though it is currently open land and private homeowner land. I know OCIDA probably had nothing to do with the naming. The use of 'White Pine' is ironic. The white pine is a symbol of peace and unity to the original peoples of this land. It is also a symbol of liberty, independence and strength used by early American colonials, including George Washington. But here, it symbolizes the tyranny being practiced by our county government on its own people, namely the residents of Burnet Road. Sincerely, James M Heins 5174 Lyle Drive Clay, NY Page360 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmt:TVkMTItNDU5Y104MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2... 1/1 Page361 Page 1 Comment on OCIDA 2021 2021 Draft Supplemental Generic EIS 11th, 2021 June 11th, 2021 The following is a comment on OCIDA’s OCIDA's 2021 2021 Draft Supplemental Generic EIS regarding the White Pine Commerce Park: First and foremost, 1. OCIDA should not be the lead agency of this project since as they are a the developing agency and have clearly stated in this EIS “OCIDA’s "OCIDA's substantial investment in the Park to date” date" is a leading factor in why they are “unable” "unable" (unwilling) to look at alternatives (smaller scale or relocating the project elsewhere). Throughout the EIS, there is a blatant bias driven by OCIDA’s OCIDA's economic factors that DO NOT have a place in an EIS. This bias is unacceptable —the – the entire EIS should be rewritten by a third-party agency that is not financially or politically tied to either OCIDA or Onondaga County. 2. One of many problematic issues with this EIS is the continued threatening use of “the "the Eminent Domain Procedure Law (EDPL)”. (EDPL)". Eminent Domain should not be used as a tool to intimidate current landowners to sign lowball purchasing agreements. Eminent Domain should not be used as a tool for private development. 3. It is clear through this EIS, this project is lacking a concrete plan and thus there are inadequate “mitigation” "mitigation" efforts addressing the vast environmental impacts a project this size would have on the surrounding air, water, wildlife, and ecosystem services. These resources are irreplaceable! The lack of a plan then leads to a lack of responsibilities when irreversible environmental impacts take place. 4. Wetland/floodplain delineation and rare, threatened, and endangered plants and animals' animals’ surveys should be required before any development takes place. The mass alteration from residential/agricultural to industrial will significantly impact all living organisms. Further analysis is required to recalculate run-off, pollution, noise, and traffic impacts. a. What specific monitoring efforts will be administered (and by who?) during (and post) development to ensure that wetlands and floodplains are not impacted, and that mitigation is not required? b. These monitoring results should be made public. 5. What conversations have taken place between Town of Clay Planning Board and OCIDA about rezoning the Agricultural zoned areas to Industrial? Has Town of Clay Planning Board already given an initial approval? As OCIDA states, they have already invested a lot of time, effort, and money into this project- it seems unlikely they would do this all without having somewhat of a reassurance that the rezoning would happen. What happens if the Town of Clay’s Clay's Planning Board does not give approval to rezone? th During the public hearing held on May 24 24th, , 2021 2021 via zoom- the support for the project came from businesses/CEO (invited?) that ONLY spoke of economic growth; not a single person addressed environmental impacts (which was the focus of the meeting). Page362 Page 2 Comment on OCIDA 2021 2021 Draft Supplemental Generic EIS 11th, 2021 June 11th, 2021 1. Job creation (4,000) and economic stimulation was the focus of the public hear and was mentioned numerous times in the EIS. Along the lines of tax management and financing options that OCIDA offers- what is OCIDA planning to offer the tenant or tenants in the semiconductor industry? What are OCIDA’s OCIDA's estimates for the stimulated local economy vs. the tax abatements they plan to give. Overall, I strongly oppose this development at this location, use of eminent domain, and rezoning agricultural lands to industrial. Too many times industrial developments take precedence over environmental resources and end with irreversible damages and/or abandonment. The wildlife, soils, plants, and wetlands should be protected. Sincerely, C. Drury Page363 Page364 6/11/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook (No subject) gary brown Thu 6/10/2021 4:50 PM To: ED - Web 1 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. Mr. Robert Petrovich Executive Director Dear Sir, As a resident of the Town of Clay, I am totally OPPOSED to the subject development off Burnet Road / Route 31. Is there no other place in Onondaga County that has previously been developed, properly zoned, and can be "recycled" to receive this business? The eviction of the homeowners on Burnet Road to make way for a "for profit" business is even worse, and totally shameful than the removal of homes for Route 81 through Syracuse. At least Route 81 was for the public good. Further the destruction of the environment is a sin. Haven't we already destroyed enough?? This project needs to stop NOW ! Sincerely, Gary Brown Liverpool, NY Page365 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMIKADFjODIxZDdmLTWMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2... 1/1 Page366 Personal: Personal: II have have lived lived here here for for almost almost 13 13 years. years. It’s It's my my first first home home II bought bought on on my my ownown andand itit means means aa lot lot to to me. me. II was was bornborn and and raised raised in in Clay Clay so so the the fact fact that that this this is is happening happening to to us us isis very very discouraging discouraging to to meme andand down down right right shady. shady. I’d I'd also also like like to to call call outout the the fact fact that that those those people people you you hadhad speak speak forfor the the public public hearing hearing thatthat were were forfor the the project project don’t don't even even reside reside inin the the area area or or live live near near it.it. I’d I'd also also like like to to point point out out the the fact fact that that we we know know those those individuals individuals were were asked asked to to be be on on the the call call toto make make itit look look like like there there were were more more people people that that supported supported itit than than they they really really are. are. The The lack lack ofof transparency, transparency, harassment, harassment, the the lies... lies... it’s it's quite quite clear clear that that those those of of you you behind behind thisthis lack lack of of conscious. conscious. I’m I'm pretty pretty suresure ifif any any of of you you even even lived lived in in the the area area you you would would notnot want want this this inin your your backyard. backyard. You You are are trying trying to to take take away away what what rural rural part part of of Clay Clay we we have have left left and and going going to to destroy destroy what what people people love love about about this this area. area. What What isis happening happening here here is is corporations corporations areare being being prioritized prioritized over over human human beings. beings. Jobs Jobs can can be be created created without without displacing displacing people people from from their their homes homes and and destroying destroying aa community community in in the the process. process. WeWe should should bebe putting putting our our focus focus onon local local businesses businesses and and not not large large scale scale economic economic development development especially especially when when itit poses poses aa threat threat to to people’s people's health. health. You’re You're talking talking about about taking taking properties properties without without aa clear clear project project in in mind. mind. Environmental and health: Environmental and health: I’d like I'd to point like to point out out some some of of the the many many concerns concerns II have have from the EIS. from the EIS. Water Resources Water With the Resources With the expansion of the expansion of the Project area, the Project area, the number number and size and size of of potentially potentially impacted wetlands and impacted wetlands and natural natural water water bodies bodies Page367 has increased. has increased. The expanded site The expanded site encompasses encompasses 1717 National National Wetland Wetland Inventory (NWI) Inventory (NWI) mapped mapped wetlands wetlands and and two two state-regulated state-regulated wetlands. Classified wetlands. Classified waterbodies waterbodies present present onsite onsite are are tributaries tributaries to to Oneida River. Oneida River. These surface waters These surface waters are are Class C, and Class C, and are are not not considered protected; however, considered protected; however, any any disturbance would require disturbance would require prior prior approval from approval the United from the United States Army Corps States Army Corps of Engineers of Engineers {USA.CE) and/or the {USA.CE) and/or the New New York York State Department of State Department Environmental of Environmental Conservation. What Conservation. What is the receiving is the receiving water water for the wastewater for the wastewater discharge? Oneida Rivers discharge? Oneida Rivers Are there Are there any any facilities serving children, facilities serving the elderly, children, the people with elderly, people with disabilities (e.g., schools, disabilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, hospitals, licensed licensed day day care centers, or care centers, or group homes) within group homes) within 1500 1500 feet of the feet of the project project site? site? Yes Yes Does any Does any portion portion of the project of the project site site contain wetlands or contain wetlands other or other waterbodies (including waterbodies (including streams, streams, rivers,ponds or lakes)? rivers,ponds or Yes lakes)? Yes Does project Does project site site contain any species contain any species of of plant plant or or animal animal that that is is listed listed by the by the federal federal government government oror NYS NYS asas endangered endangered or or threatened, threatened, oror does does it it contain an area contain an area identified as habitat identified as habitat for an endangered for an endangered or or threatened species? threatened species? Yes Yes (sedge (sedge wren wren and and Indiana Indiana bat bat are are listed) listed) The proposed action The proposed action may may affect affect the the water water quality quality of of any any water water bodies within bodies within or or downstream of the downstream of the site site of of the the proposed proposed action. action. The proposed action The proposed action may may cause soil erosion, cause soil erosion, or otherwise create or otherwise create aa source of source stormwater discharge of stormwater that may discharge that may lead to siltation lead to siltation or or other other degradation of receiving degradation of receiving water water bodies. bodies. The proposed action The proposed action may may result result in new or in new or additional additional use use of of ground ground water, or water, or may may have have the the potential potential to to introduce contaminants to introduce contaminants to ground water or ground water or an an aquifer. aquifer. Page368 The proposed action The proposed action may may generate 10 tons/year generate 10 tons/year or or more more of of any any one one designated hazardous air designated hazardous air pollutant, pollutant, or or 25 25 tons/year tons/year or more of or more any of any combination of such combination of such hazardous hazardous air air pollutants. pollutants. The proposed action The proposed action may may require require aa state state air air registration, registration, or or may may produce an produce an emissions emissions rate of total rate of total contaminants that may contaminants that may exceed exceed 55 lbs. per hour, lbs. per hour, or may include or may include aa heat heat source source capable capable of producing of producing more than more than 10 million BTUs 10 million BTUs perper hour. hour. Also listed Also are impacts listed are on transportation, impacts on transportation, energy, noise, and energy, noise, and human human health. There health. are numerous There are numerous NYS NYS Museum Museum andand SHPO SHPO identified identified archaeological sites archaeological sites located within one located within one mile mile of the project of the project site site and/ and/ or potential or potential utility utility improvements. improvements. The proposed action The proposed action may may irreversibly irreversibly convert agricultural land convert agricultural to non-agricultural land to non-agricultural uses. uses. “The discharge "The discharge of of toxic toxic chemicals chemicals into our waterways into our waterways poses poses aa direct direct threat to threat to the the environment environment and and human human health. health. Toxic chemicals can Toxic chemicals can accumulate in accumulate in fish, fish, riverbeds riverbeds andand the the water water column column itself. From itself. From there, toxics there, toxics can be ingested can be ingested oror absorbed absorbed by by humans, humans, where where they they can can cause cause infertility, developmental damage, infertility, developmental damage, or or even even cancer. More than cancer. More than half — half – 53 percent — 53 percent – of rivers and of rivers and streams streams in in the the U.S. U.S. assessed assessed by by the the EPA remain too EPA remain too polluted polluted for swimming, fishing for swimming, and/or drinking, fishing and/or drinking, along with along with 67 percent of 67 percent of assessed assessed lakes, ponds and lakes, ponds and reservoirs. reservoirs. Industrial pollution Industrial pollution isis aa major major contributor contributor to to water- water- way way degradation degradation in the United in the United States. According States. According to the to the EPA, EPA, industrial pollution has industrial pollution has left more than left more than 17,000 miles of 17,000 miles of rivers and rivers and about about 210,000 210,000 acres acres of of lakes, ponds or lakes, ponds reservoirs unable or reservoirs unable to support to support drinking, swimming, fishing drinking, swimming, fishing oror other other uses.11 uses.11 Impacts on Impacts on Local Local Waterways." Waterways.” Page369 “Toxic chemicals "Toxic chemicals linked linked toto serious serious health health effects were released effects were released in in large amounts to large amounts to America's America’s waterways waterways in 2012. in 2012. •• Cancer: Industrial facilities Cancer: Industrial released more facilities released more thanthan 1.4 million pounds 1.4 million pounds of chemicals of chemicals linked linked toto cancer cancer into into 688 688 local watersheds during local watersheds during 2012, 2012, including arsenic, benzene including arsenic, benzene andand chromium. chromium. The North Fork The North Fork Humboldt River Humboldt watershed in River watershed Nevada received in Nevada received thethe largest largest release release ofof carcinogens among local carcinogens among watersheds, followed local watersheds, followed by by the the Lake Lake Maurepas watershed Maurepas watershed in in Louisiana. Louisiana. •• Developmental Developmental damage: damage: More More thanthan 460,000 460,000 pounds pounds of chemicals of chemicals linked to developmental linked to disorders were developmental disorders were released released into more than into more than 600 600 local local watersheds. Nevada's watersheds. Nevada’s NorthNorth Fork Fork Humboldt Humboldt River watershed River watershed suffered the suffered the most most developmen- developmen- tal tal toxicant toxicant releases releases among among local local watersheds, followed watersheds, followed by by the the Lake Lake Maurepas watershed in Maurepas watershed in Louisiana. Louisiana. •• Fertility problems: Approximately Fertility problems: Approximately 4.4 million pounds 4.4 million pounds of of fertility- fertility- reducing chemicals reducing chemicals werewere released released to to more more than than 600 600 local local watersheds. The watersheds. The Lower Chehalis River Lower Chehalis watershed in River watershed northwestern in northwestern Washington, which Washington, which flows flows into into aa bay bay surrounded surrounded by by wildlife wildlife refuges, refuges, state parks state parks and and beaches, beaches, received received the the second-highest second-highest volumevolume of of reproductive toxic reproductive toxic releases releases in the nation. in the nation. Industrial Industrial facilities facilities —– especially those operated especially those operated by by corporate agribusiness — corporate agribusiness – continue continue to to release high release high volumes volumes of nitrates into of nitrates America’s waters. into America's waters. •• Nitrate Nitrate compounds compounds — – which which can can cause serious health cause serious health problems problems in in infants if found infants if found in drinking water in drinking water and and which which contribute contribute to to oxygen- oxygen- depleted “dead zones" depleted "dead zones” in waterways — in waterways – were were byby far the largest far the largest releases of releases of toxic toxic chemicals chemicals in terms of in terms overall weight." of overall weight.” https:// https:// environmentamericacenter.org/sites/environment/files/reports/ environmentamericacenter.org/sites/environment/files/reports/ US_wastingwaterways_scrn%20061814_0.pdf. US wastingwaterways_scrn%20061814 0.pdf. Are Are you you aware aware of of the health the health risks risks that that people people within within the the community community could could possibly possibly be faced be with? Has faced with? Has this this been been discussed discussed and and evaluated? evaluated? Please Please explain. explain. II think think you you should should seriously seriously consider consider finding another finding another Page370 location that wouldn't location that wouldn’t be be next next to to residential residential areas areas and and so so close close to to people’s homes people's homes as as well well as as waterways. waterways. Underground storage Underground storage tanks tanks were were found to have found to have leaked tens of leaked tens of thousands of thousands of gallons of toxic gallons of toxic solvents solvents into the ground into the ground in other in other locations. How can locations. How you ensure can you this wouldn't ensure this wouldn’t happen happen here?? here?? How How would this would this be be prevented? prevented? Handled? Handled? Eight tributaries of Eight tributaries of Oneida Oneida River and Youngs River and Youngs Creek Creek (NYS (NYS Water Water Index#: ONT-66-11-14-4-1A, Index#: ONT-66-11-14-4-1A, ONT-66- ONT-66- 11-14-2-1, ONT-66-11-14-1C, ONT-66-11-14-2, 11-14-2-1, ONT-66-11-14-1C, ONT-66-11-14-2, ONT-66-11-14-1B, ONT-66-11-14-1B, soi ONT-66-11-14, ONT-66-11-14-4, ONT-66-11-14, ONT-66-11-14-4, ONT-66-11-14-4-1), all ONT-66-11-14-4-1), all Class Class C C streams, streams, are are located within close located within close proximity to proximity to the the identified project identified project location. location. These natural resources These natural resources should should be be preserved preserved toto the the best best extent possible. How extent possible. How can you possibly can you possibly ensure our waterways ensure our waterways aren't aren’t contaminated? contaminated? Ammonia being Ammonia being used used in the manufacturing in the manufacturing process: process: This would be This would be something that something that would would linger in the linger in the air air and and not not going going to to be be pleasant pleasant to be to be around. around. How How could this possibly could this possibly be be minimized? minimized? Fiscal: Fiscal: In 2019 In 2019 White White Pine was aa finalist Pine was finalist for for development by aa development by semiconductor company: semiconductor https://www.syracuse.com/business/ company: https://www.syracuse.com/business/ 2020/10/mcmahon-onondaga-county-came-close-to-landing-huge- 2020/10/mcmahon-onondaga-county-came-close-to-landing-huge- high-tech-manufacturer.html high-tech-manufacturer.html The The environmental environmental impacts impacts of semiconductor manufacturing of semiconductor manufacturing are are alarming: "To alarming: “To manufacture manufacture computer computer components, the components, the Page371 semiconductor industry semiconductor uses large industry uses amounts of large amounts of hazardous hazardous chemicals chemicals including hydrochloric acid, including hydrochloric acid, toxic toxic metals metals and and gases, gases, and and volatile volatile solvents. Little solvents. Little is is known about the known about the long-term health consequences long-term health consequences of of exposure exposure toto chemicals chemicals byby semiconductor semiconductor workers. workers. According According toto industry industry critics, the semiconductor critics, the semiconductor industry also adversely industry also adversely impacts impacts the environment, the environment, causing causing groundwater and air groundwater and air pollution pollution and and generating toxic waste generating toxic waste as as aa by-product by-product of of the the semiconductor semiconductor manufacturing process." manufacturing process.” https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/abs/10.1289/ https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/abs/10.1289/ ehp.99107a452 ehp.99107a452 Quoting Legislator Quoting Chris Ryan Legislator Chris Ryan in 2019: "The in 2019: “The taxpayers taxpayers have have been been on the on the hook hook with with White White Pine Pine for along time. for along time. How How much much of of my my tax tax dollars am II going dollars am to have going to have toto put put back back into White Pine into White so aa company Pine so company that made that made $232 $232 billion billion last year doesn't last year pay any doesn't pay any taxes?" taxes?” https:// https:// www.waer.org/post/onondaga-county-legislature-invites-amazon- www.waer.org/post/onondaga-county-legislature-invites-amazon- consider-site-clay-2nd-hq consider-site-clay-2nd-hq Residents Residents in Wisconsin were in Wisconsin were forced out of forced out their homes of their homes in recent in recent years for years for aa large large electronics electronics giant that has giant that has not not brought brought the the jobs jobs or or revenue that revenue that were were expected. We can't expected. We can’t be be sure sure the the same same situation situation would not would not occur occur in Clay: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ in Clay: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ 2020/dec/08/wisconsin-foxconn-factory-residents-displaced 2020/dec/08/wisconsin-foxconn-factory-residents-displaced The The county of spending county of spending unknown unknown money money here here and and you you aren't aren’t any any better prepared better prepared today today than than you you were were 20 20 years years ago ago despite your name despite your name change change from white pine. from white pine. Alternatives: Alternatives: We want We want to to push push for another site. for another site. We We want want you you to to use use an an existing existing structure, Brownfield. structure, Brownfield. Why Why is this not is this not being being considered? considered? II am am requesting that requesting that the the four alternatives that four alternatives that were were suggested suggested in the GEIS in the GEIS Page372 are taken are taken into serious consideration into serious consideration andand considered. considered. YouYou have have not not provided adequate provided adequate information information as as to to why why taking taking Burnet Burnet Road Road would would be the be the best best route to go route to and have go and have not not touched touched on on exploring other exploring other options. Why options. Why would would youyou not not utilize utilize land that’s already land that's already for sale on for sale on route 31? route 31? Is Is residential residential land, buying our land, buying homes on our homes on burnet burnet road road cheaper than buying cheaper than buying that that land? Your GEIS land? Your GEIS lacks any type lacks any type of plan for of plan for what you what you intend intend toto do specifically. You do specifically. You do not provide do not provide reasonable reasonable evidence showing that evidence showing that Burnet Burnet Road would be Road would be the the best best option. option. This This is not mitigation. is not mitigation. Burnet Burnet road road properties properties don’t need to don't need to be be impacted. impacted. What is What is completely completely mind mind boggling boggling toto me me and and quite quite frankly pretty frankly pretty disturbing disturbing is that you is that you could actually consider could actually using eminent consider using domain eminent domain on aa church, on church, aa place place ofof worship. worship. II mean mean itit doesn’t doesn't get any worse get any worse than than that. You that. You could have aa smaller could have smaller scale scale project project gogo in and put in and put aa buffer buffer in in so people so people that that want want toto stay stay in their homes in their homes on on Burnet Burnet Road could. Road could. Why has Why has this this not not been been discussed? discussed? II would would like these options like these options to to be be addressed. Your addressed. Your GEIS GEIS is way too is way too vague. vague. In case In you thought case you thought this this was was only only aa Burnet Burnet Road thing, make Road thing, make note note that we that we have have almost almost 600 people on 600 people our Facebook on our Facebook group group page page and and the the number is number still growing... is still growing... we we have have almost almost 1400 1400 people people now now that that have signed have signed our our petition petition and and that that number number is still growing. is still growing. So So inin case case you thought you thought this this was was just just aa Burnet Burnet Road thing, now Road thing, now you you know know it’s it's not. The not. community does The community not want does not want this this here here and and we we are are willing willing toto fight and get fight and get louder and louder louder and louder if we have if we have to. to. This project may This project may have have been OK been OK many many years years ago ago before before all all the the homes homes andand neighborhoods neighborhoods were there were there but but now now itit is just too is just too close and this close and this really really needs needs to to be be considered and addressed. considered and addressed. Have you Have you considered building an considered building an underground underground fence transmission fence transmission line line from our substation from our substation and and taking taking it downstate? Downstate it downstate? Downstate could could really use really use the the power. power. Has Has this this option been explored option been and could explored and could this this be be an alternative? an alternative? Page373 Traffic/over populated area: Traffic/over populated area: This area cannot This area cannot handle handle traffic traffic for for aa project project that's that’s three three times times the the size of size of the the New New York York State State fair. fair. Local people would Local people would not not bebe hired. hired. You would You would bebe bringing bringing in people from in people all over from all over the the place. place. You You are are not going not going to to find find 4000 people in 4000 people this area in this area for this plant. for this plant. That means That means housing, that housing, that means means more more traffic. traffic. What What happens happens to to the the value value ofof peoples homes peoples homes in the area? in the area? What What happens happens to to the the schools, schools, they're they’re already overcrowded already overcrowded as as it it is do you is do you think think they they can actually take can actually take in in more children, more children, that that they they have have the the capacity capacity to to do do so? so? Protected species: Protected species: We have We have confirmed with US confirmed with US Fish Fish and and wildlife wildlife that that we we have have protected species protected species here here such such asas American American harts harts -- tongue tongue fern, Indiana fern, Indiana bat, Sedge bat, Wren, bog Sedge Wren, bog turtle turtle and and an an eastern massasauga rattlesnake. eastern massasauga rattlesnake. We also We also have have eagles, red tailed eagles, red tailed hawks hawks and and short short eared owls. What eared owls. What happens to happens to all all the the wildlife wildlife that that lives here? Has lives here? Has that that even been even been considered? You would considered? You would be be taking taking away away their their homes homes too. too. What What about about the deer, the deer, the the fox, fox, coyotes, coyotes, etc. etc. How How do you mitigate do you mitigate that? that? In conclusion: In conclusion: II do do not not agree agree with with OCIDA OCIDA being being the the agency agency that that goes goes through through these these public comments public comments and and makes makes the the decisions. decisions. The The lead agency with lead agency with invested invested interest are the interest are the ones ones making making decisions here? How decisions here? How can we can we Page374 trust you trust you won't won’t push push things things through through and and find find loopholes around loopholes around things? We things? We can't! can’t! We We have have aa right to live right to live in in our homes without our homes without government government interference. We also interference. We also have have aa right right to to stand stand up up for our for our homes when homes when government government does does interfere and not interfere and not be be bullied bullied around around into selling our into selling our homes homes with with your your lowball offers! lowball offers! A massive A massive Industrial Industrial facility has the facility has the potential potential to to negatively negatively impact impact our beautiful our beautiful rural rural lands, our wildlife, lands, our wildlife, our wetlands, the our wetlands, the environment, environment, asas well well as, as, contributing contributing to to the the already already chaotic chaotic traffic traffic issues, issues, our Burnet Road our Burnet Road community community and and also also the the surrounding surrounding community that are community that are well well aware aware ofof this this and and also also opposed opposed toto it. it. We oppose We oppose development development thatthat would would force force dozens dozens of of families out of families out of their homes their homes and and affect affect hundreds hundreds of of acres acres of of farmland, woods, and farmland, woods, and natural wetlands. natural wetlands. WeWe support support development development that that allows allows our our communities communities to to remain remain intact. intact. Find another location, Find another perhaps in location, perhaps your in your backyards? This backyards? whole project This whole project is is driven driven byby greed, nothing but greed, nothing but pure pure greed. Oh yea greed. Oh yea and and read the Lorax read the Lorax to to remind remind yourselves yourselves of of how how absolutely stupid absolutely stupid and and absurd absurd this this is to do. is to As the do. As the flag says, ‘Don’t flag says, 'Don't tread on tread on me!' me!’ -- Michelle Michelle Nuzzo Nuzzo Page375 6/11/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook Questions and comments for consideration Monica Gnyp Fri 6/11/2021 2:45 AM To: ED - Web 1 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. Have the environment impacts been studied, particularly long term? Has this info been shared with people at all levels? Have the local and regional government authorities considered how this will effect future generations? ...have they considered how it will effect current neighbors/neighborhoods? Even if our neighbors at Burnet Road were to leave, what about the test of us? Why take pristine land and convert it to asphalt and a building too large of a scale for the area? Why not use abandoned land elsewhere in the county, or in another state entirely? Do you realize how bad our traffic is now? Have you considered how much worse it will become? No where are there articles of how a facility like this benefits the area it is located in; if one exists, share it with us! Convince the people we have nothing to be scared of. Convince us you are listening to our concerns. Convince us this isn't about money or reelection. Convince us you care. -one of many concerned neighbors Page376 https://outlook.office365.corri/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdrnLTVkMTRNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2... 1/1 6/14/2021 Doster -- Outlook Mail - Karen Doster Outlook SGEIS for SGEIS for White White Pines Pines Commerce Commerce Park...Proposed Park...Proposed Industrial Industrial Development in Clay Development in Clay millspiper@juno.com millspiper@juno.com Fri 6/11/2021 Fri 6/11/2021 4:42 4:42 PM PM To: ED To: ED -- Web Web 11 NOTICE: This NOTICE: This email email originated originated from outside of from outside Onondaga County's of Onondaga County's email email system. system. Use Use caution caution with with links links and and attachments. attachments. To Robert To Robert Petrovich Petrovich and and Members Members of of OCIDA: OCIDA: I'm STRONGLY I'm STRONGLY opposed opposed to to an an Industrial Industrial Park Park in in the the Town Town of of Clay Clay at at the the White WhitePines PinesPark Park location. II ask location. ask that that OCIDA OCIDA does does not not approve approve the the environmental environmental impact impact forforWhite WhitePines Pines Industrial Park. Industrial Park. II am am opposed opposed to to the the secrecy secrecy in in which which this this project project isis shrouded. shrouded. The The Town Town of ofClay Clay Supervisor, Damian Supervisor, Damian Ulatowski, Ulatowski, was was not not aware aware of of your your intentions intentions as as of ofSeptember September2020. 2020.Tell Tell the the public public in in another another open open meeting meeting that that this this project project will will encompass encompass 44 million millionsquare squarefeet feet of of buildings buildings and and 50 50 acres acres of of paved paved area. area. ItIt will will be be almost almost half half the the size size of ofOnondaga Onondaga Lake. Lake. The ZOOM The ZOOM meeting meeting onon May May 24, 24, 2021 2021 is is not not enough enough for for all all to to know know about about this this proposed proposed project. project. Will Will OCIDA OCIDA offer offer more more public public meetings? Residents want meetings? Residents want aa public public meeting meeting with with Ryan McMahon, Ryan McMahon, Onondaga Onondaga County County Executive. Executive. Will Will residents residents getget this this in in person personmeeting? meeting? Please Please explain explain why why of of the the 31 31 speakers speakers on on this this ZOOM ZOOM meeting meeting on on May May24,24,2021, 2021,20 20spoke spoke in favor in favor of of this this project? project? Of Of these these 20 20 speakers speakers all all spoke spoke as as ifif reading reading from from aa prepared, prepared, written statement. written statement. Were Were these these individuals individuals emailed, emailed, called called or or in in some some other otherway way encouraged encouraged by by OCIDA OCIDA oror anyone anyone associated associated with with Onondaga Onondaga County County government, government,toto provide provide aa very very positive positive statement statement about about this this microchip microchip manufacturing manufacturing plant? plant? Why Whydid did not not one one of of these these individuals individuals speak speak about about the the impact impact on on the the environment? environment? Let Let all all the the residents residents of of the the Towns Towns of of Cicero Cicero and and Clay Clay know know how how their their lives lives will will be beaffected. affected. Residents of Residents of Burnet Burnet Road Road will will be be affected affected the the most; most; however, however, aa project project ofofthis this magnitude magnitude will greatly will greatly affect affect everyone. everyone. How How will will you you let let more more residents residents know know ofofthis this project? project? Residents on Residents on Burnet Burnet Road Road are are being being threatened threatened by by lawyers lawyers toto sell sell their their homes homes or orbe be evicted evicted using using Eminent Eminent Domain. Domain. IfIf these these residents residents decide decide to to file file aa lawsuit lawsuit to to keep keep their their family family homes, homes, will will the the taxpayers taxpayers bebe obligated obligated to to pay pay the the legal legal fees fees and and possible possible settlements settlements associated associated with with these these potential potential lawsuits? lawsuits? OCIDA OCIDA sayssays they they will will offer offerfair fairmarket market value for value for Burnet Burnet Road Road residents' residents' homes, homes, yet yet the the offers offers are are substantially substantially lower lowerthanthanfair fair market. Why market. Why are are the the offers offers so so low? low? How How will will traffic traffic increase increase in in the the building building of of the the facility facility and and then then its its daily dailyoperation? operation? Where specifically Where specifically will will you you widen widen roads roads to to deal deal with with this this traffic, traffic, decreasing decreasing residents' residents' front front and and back back yards? yards? Many Many residents residents do do not not realize realize that that their their homes homes areare in in the the pathway pathwayto tothe the highways. Will highways. Will Route Route 31, 31, Caughdenoy Caughdenoy Road Road and and Mudmill Mudmill RoadRoad be be made made into into55 lane lane Page377 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmLTVkMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2 … https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFj0DbcZDdmLTVkMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2... 1/5 6/14/2021 Doster -- Outlook Mail - Karen Doster Outlook roadways? How roadways? How will will the 481 North the 481 North bound bound exit exit at at Caughdenoy Caughdenoy Road Road be be changed? changed? Will Will an an on ramp on ramp for 481 South for 481 South bebe considered considered at at this this location? location? Your traffic Your traffic study study was was completed completed 2012. 2012. There There has has been been much much more more development development in in the the area area since since then. then. When When will will another another updated updated traffic traffic study study be be completed? completed? How much How much of of an an increase increase in in soil, soil, air, air, and and water water pollution pollution will will there there be? be? Make Make this this information more information more public public prior prior to to the the approval approval of of this this development. development. How will How will the the water water waste waste and and solid solid waste waste from from this this facility facility be be dealt dealt with? with? Will Will itit stay stay in in Onondaga Onondaga County County or or be be ship ship elsewhere? elsewhere? People can not survive without clean, People can not survive without clean, drinkable drinkable water. water. Water Water is is one one of of New New York York State's State's greatest greatest assets. assets. How How much much water water will will this this manufacturing manufacturing facility facility use use on on aa daily daily basis? basis? Do Do all all the residents along the residents along Oneida Oneida River River and and Oneida Oneida Lake Lake know know ofof this this quantity quantity of of water water needed for needed for the the daily daily use use in in manufacturing manufacturing of of microchips? microchips? WillWill lake lake levels levels be be effected? effected? "Industrial "Industrial wastewater wastewater pre-treatment pre-treatment maymay be be required required on-site on-site by by the the OCWEP OCWEP prior prior to to discharge discharge toto the the Oak Oak Orchard Orchard WWTP, WWTP, ifif the the wastewater wastewater strength strength from from the the expanded expanded Park Park exceeds exceeds the the limits limits established established for for discharge discharge to to the the municipal municipal sanitary sanitary sewer sewer system." system." (pg16) Who (pg16) Who is is responsible for making this determination about wastewater strength? Will responsible for making this determination about wastewater strength? Will there there be be aa wastewater wastewater treatment treatment plant plant on-site? on-site? "The "The extensive extensive regional regional opportunities opportunities forfor outdoor outdoor recreation recreation will will easily easily accommodate accommodate the the potential increase in population that is brought to the area by employment potential increase in population that is brought to the area by employment opportunitiesopportunities in the in the Park. Park. Potential Potential development development of of the the expanded expanded Park Park is is not not anticipated anticipated to to create create adverse adverse impacts impacts on on community community parks parks and/or and/or recreation recreation facilities" facilities" (pg17). (pg17). Meltzer Meltzer Park Park is is across across Route Route 31 31 from from this this development. development. HowHow can can this this project project not not have have an an adverse adverse impact impact with an with an increase increase in in noise noise and and air pollution? Will additional trees be planted along air pollution? Will additional trees be planted along SternsSterns Road to Road to serve serve as as aa buffer buffer for for those those who who enjoy enjoy this this park? park? "As in 2013, "As in 2013, there there are are no no critical critical environmental environmental areas areas or or significant significant natural natural communities communities within or within or in in the the vicinity vicinity of of the the project project area. Based on the wildlife species previously area. Based on the wildlife species previously observed observed on on the the site, site, potential potential development development at at the the expanded expanded Park Park has has potential potential to to affect affect common common wildlife wildlife species species and and their their associated associated habitats, habitats, although although no no substantial substantial critical critical habitat loss habitat loss is is anticipated." anticipated." (pg23) (pg23) The The habitat habitat is is critical critical to to the the wildlife wildlife that that is is there there now. now. Are there any endangered species on this land? Who conducted the study to observe the Are there any endangered species on this land? Who conducted the study to observe the wildlife species? wildlife species? "Further "Further confirmation confirmation of of the the absence absence ofof these these species species andand habitat habitat at at the the park park would would be be determined determined through through sitesite reconnaissance reconnaissance once once aa specific specific development development for for the the Park Park is is proposed." (pg23) Why is confirmation of endangered species not proposed." (pg23) Why is confirmation of endangered species not determined before determined before development? development? "The "The North North Syracuse Syracuse Central Central School School District District enrollment enrollment would would bebe expected expected toto increase increase approximately 1.6% (136 additional students to the current district student population of approximately 1.6% (136 additional students to the current district student population of 8,500 8,500 pupils). pupils). This This increase increase in in the the student student population population isis not not anticipated anticipated toto place place an an undue undue burden burden oror create create adverse adverse impacts impacts onon local local schools schools and and educational educational services." services." (pg17) (pg17) Out Out of 4,000 potential of 4,000 potential new new households households only only 136 136 additional additional children. children. Where Where did did these these numbers numbers come come from? Why are not other school districts mentioned as their enrollment may rise from? Why are not other school districts mentioned as their enrollment may rise too? too? Page378 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmLTVkMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2 … https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFj0DbcZDdmLTVkMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2... 2/5 6/14/2021 Doster -- Outlook Mail - Karen Doster Outlook "It "It is is anticipated anticipated that that the expansion of the expansion of the the Park Park and and future future development development of of the the Park for Park for industrial semiconductor industrial semiconductor manufacturing will induce manufacturing will induce similar similar cumulative cumulative impacts impacts andand effects effects to to the the area as were area as were identified identified in in the the 2013 2013 FGEIS." (pg29) Explain FGEIS." (pg29) how the Explain how the cumulative cumulative impacts and impacts and effects effects will will be be similar similar as as identified in the identified in the 2013 2013 FGEIS if this FGEIS if is aa much this is much larger larger project project ?? How will How will this this project project be funded with be funded with tax tax dollars without a dollars without a guarantee guarantee that it will that it will actually actuallymat erialize. What materialize. happens What when happens there when is noisFederal there money? no Federal money? WillWill the project go throughusing the project go through PILOT PILOT using funding? funding? What will happen when What will happen when the the market market isis inundated inundated with with these microchip manufacturing these microchip manufacturing facilities facilities and and the White Pines the White Pines Park Park will no longer will no longer be be needed? needed? Who Who will will own own the the buildings? buildings? Who will Who own the will own land? Who the land? Who will will be held responsible be held responsible forfor the upkeep of the upkeep of the the property? property? Onondaga Onondaga County County taxpayers? taxpayers? How many How vacant, industrial many vacant, industrial areas areas are are currently in Onondaga currently in Onondaga County?County? Even Even though though smaller smaller than White Pines than White Pines Park, Park, why why can't can't these these be utilize first. be utilize first. I'm opposed I'm opposed to to this this development mostly for development mostly for environmental environmental reasons. reasons. We We as as aa world world are are reaching a reaching a point point of of no return on no return on climate climate change, change, and yet Onondaga and yet Onondaga County County isis pushing pushing to to develop another massively develop another massively large large area. There have area. There have been been so many studies so many studies conducted about conducted about climate climate change, change, global global warming warming and and the the devastating devastating effects effects on on the the planet. The Associated planet. The Associated Press just put Press just put out out an an article article on June 7th, on June stating how 7th, stating how carbon carbon dioxide levels have dioxide levels have hit hit a new a new dangerous milestone according dangerous milestone according to to aa study study conducted conducted by the National by the Oceanic and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Atmospheric Administration. "The“The world world is is approaching approaching the the point where exceeding point where exceeding thethe Paris Paris targets targets and and entering entering aa climate climate danger zone becomes danger zone becomes almost inevitable,” said almost inevitable," said Princeton University Princeton University climate climate scientist scientist Michael Michael Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer. II do not want do not want to live where to live where aa climate climate danger zone is danger zone is normal. normal. Onondaga Onondaga County County should should not be not be contributing contributing to this danger to this danger by by destroying more undeveloped destroying more undeveloped lands. lands. Please explain Please explain how this how this project will not project will not add add more more stress stress to to the the planet? planet? https://www.syracuse.com/us-news/2021/06/carbon-dioxide-levels-hit-a-new-dangerous- https://www.syracuse.com/us-news/2021/06/carbon-dioxide-levels-hit-a-new-dangerous- milestone.html milestone.html Currently, how Currently, how much much carbon carbon dioxide dioxide does does the the propose propose site site of of 1,250+ 1,250+ acres acres cycle cycle into into oxygen oxygen on on aa daily daily bases bases with with all all the the tress, tress, flowers, flowers, grasses, grasses, wetlands wetlands andand wildlife? wildlife? How much How much ofof carbon carbon dioxide dioxide will will this this microchip microchip manufacturing manufacturing facility facility produce produce on on aa daily daily basis? What are basis? What are all all the the other other pollutant pollutant that that will will be be add add to to the the atmosphere, atmosphere, soil soil and and water? water? How much How much carbon carbon dioxide dioxide will will be be produced produced in in the the making making of of this this facility? facility? Currently there Currently there is is no no public public transportation transportation available available toto this this area area inin the the Town Town of of Clay. Clay. How How much carbon much carbon dioxide dioxide will will be be produced produced forfor all all the the employees employees onceonce thethe plant plant is is in in operation; operation; most will have to travel by automobile? Will public transportation be made most will have to travel by automobile? Will public transportation be made available? available? "It "It is is anticipated anticipated that that areas areas owned owned by by OCIDA OCIDA that that are are north north of of existing existing New New York York Power Power Authority and Authority and National National Grid transmission lines will not be developed to avoid actual or Grid transmission lines will not be developed to avoid actual or potential potential wetland wetland areas." areas." from from OCIDA OCIDA report. report. How large How large is is the the area area that that will will not not be be developed developed toto save save as as wetlands? wetlands? What What measures measures will will be be put Page379put in in place place to to insure insure these these wetlands wetlands stay stay protected protected from from future future development? development? https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmLTVkMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2 … https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFj0DbcZDdmLTVkMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2... 3/5 6/14/2021 Doster -- Outlook Mail - Karen Doster Outlook Also, ..".if Also, ..".if necessary necessary for for potential potential impacts impacts that that cannot cannot be be avoided avoided or or minimized minimized by by aa future future specific specific development" development" Please Please explain explain this this statement. statement. Are Are the the protected protected wetlands wetlands endangered endangered if if more more development development is is needed? needed? Potential Potential impacts impacts can can be be avoided avoided ifif this this project project isis built built on on an an already already developed developed site. site. Franklin Roosevelt Franklin Roosevelt said said in in aa 1935 1935 radio radio address, address, "" Today Today we we can can no no longer longer escape escape into into virgin territory. virgin We have territory. We have been been compelled compelled by by stark stark necessity necessity to unlearn the to unlearn too the too comfortable superstition comfortable superstition that that the the American American soil soil was was mystically mystically blessed blessed with with every every kind of kind of immunity immunity to to grave grave economic economic maladjustments, maladjustments, and that the American spirit and that the American spirit of of individualism--- all individualism--- all alone alone and and unhelped unhelped by by the the cooperative cooperative efforts efforts of of Government Government --could --could withstand and withstand and repel repel every every form form of of economic economic disarrangement disarrangement or or crisis." crisis." In his In his address, address, Roosevelt Roosevelt waswas referring referring toto the the Dust Dust Bowl Bowl caused caused by by farming farming overproduction overproduction in the in the Midwest Midwest started started by by the the Homestead Homestead Act Act of of 1862. 1862. The The government government mademade aa mistake mistake by by developing developing tootoo much much offoff the the land land out out West. West. Decades Decades later later they they are are needing needing to to correct correct these mistake. And these mistake. And inin this this time time in in history, history, some some people people made made money money butbut many many suffered suffered unnecessarily. unnecessarily. This This manufacturing facility will also be a "grave economic maladjustments" manufacturing facility will also be a "grave economic maladjustments" for for Onondaga Onondaga County. County. There There are are consequences consequences to to continually continually building building into into virgin virgin territories. territories. Yes, Yes, there there will will be be "lots" "lots" of jobs to of jobs to build build the the facility facility and and "lots" "lots" of jobs after of jobs after itit is is completed, completed, however, however, thethe environmental environmental cost cost is just too is just too high. high. More More money money willwill be be spent spent correcting correcting this mistake than will be made from this project. A mistake future this mistake than will be made from this project. A mistake future generations generations will have will have to to correct correct and and pay pay for. for. Tomorrow, June Tomorrow, June 12th 12th is is my my daughter's daughter's 24th 24th birthday. birthday. WeWe have have been been discussing discussing this this project project and and the ripple effect of even more development. It is very distressing for both of us. This the ripple effect of even more development. It is very distressing for both of us. This project project and and the the constant constant total total disregard disregard for for the the planet, planet, makes makes her her feel feel very very hopeless hopeless for for her future. her It leaves future. It leaves me me speechless speechless as as II don;t don;t know know what what to to say say to to eases eases her her worries. worries. Do Do you Robert you Robert Petrovich, Petrovich, support support the the science science behind behind climate climate change change and and the the negative negative effects effects that that comes with it? Can you please explain to my daughter how this project with not have comes with it? Can you please explain to my daughter how this project with not have negative effects negative effects on on the the environment? environment? Be forth coming Be forth coming with your intentions with your intentions and and provide provide this this information information to to all all residents residents in in Cicero Cicero and Clay. I want all these questions answered. Once people are aware of the and Clay. I want all these questions answered. Once people are aware of the size and size and magnitude of magnitude of this this project, project, they they will will be be telling telling you you NO, NO, as as well. well. An industrial An industrial manufacturing manufacturing facility facility does does not not belong belong in in aa residential residential area. area. Sincerely, Sincerely, Darlene Piper Darlene Piper 106 106 1/2 1/2 Northfield Northfield Drive Drive North North Syracuse, Syracuse, NY NY 13212 13212 ____________________________________________________________ Top News - Sponsored By Newser Page380 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmLTVkMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2 … https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmLTVkMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2... 4/5 6/14/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook Re: My supplemental to the previous comment and questions regarding White Pine Environmental Review Shanelle Benson Reid Fri 6/11/2021 8:53 PM To: Moe Moe Libmatt Cc: ED - Web 1 ; neilgingoldlaw@gmail.com ; Michelle Nuzzo ; Cody Kelly NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. Thank you! Dr. Shanelle R. Benson Reid Candidate for County Legistlature District 14 (Town of Clay) PO Box 3424 Syracuse, NY 13220 ~Friends of Dr. Shanelle~ Together Let’s Make Our Next Day Our Best Day! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 11, 2021, at 6:04 PM, Moe Moe Libmatt wrote: OCIDA, Document attached. After speaking with the Environmental Engineer, I had more questions and comments. Thank you. Page381 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdmLTVkMTItNDU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2… 1/1 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency - Supplemental Comments Environmental Review -April 26 and May 6th - Public Comment Period through June 11, 2021 @ 11:59 pm White Pine Commerce Park - OCIDA Attempted acquisitions Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency, In response to the Review and Hardcopy document. There looks to be much throughout your prepared document that has been copy and pasted. I do not feel there was adequate detailing of the Green Space and protections there of. Please provide more details in the way of Green Space Protections. The section regarding Character 3.6 Really speaks to the Agency ( OCIDA ) not having any idea how the future, as in, what this will look like has adequately been addressed. This has a good chance of being another man-made disaster. The Soils 3.11 Has a process of succession begun? Are previously used soils returning to their original space, as with the process of succession? They must not be disturbed as this would destroy the balance in the Eco-systems. Who is in charge of the Eco-Systems? Section 4.2.2 Regarding the last paragraph, 'with respect to the acquisition and removal of residential properties to enable the creation and future...' etc. This sentence is infuriating as the resident threatened by this unwarranted attempt at displacing me from the place I call 'HOME'. It is entirely unreasonable for people who are involuntarily displaced to shoulder such costs. As well as the current feelings of anxiety and everyday uncertainty. ( There's no place like HOME ) Section 4.6.2 The Agency knows full well 50 acres of pavement will have a lot of run-off. This increases the speed of water. This will cause erosion. Who was the 'entity' that reviewed and totally underestimated the significant impacts? Did they rubber stamp the lead agencies (OCIDA) document instead of reading the '50 acres of paved parking lot ? 4 milion sq ft build ? Please provide the name and address of this 'entity'. I must contact them directly to express my strong and geniuine concerns with this finding. Section 4.7 ODOR. Is it true there will be ammonia's released into our air? How much exactly? Is it true there will be suspended soils released? How much exactly? What exactly are all the emissions- Is it 40 - 60 tons? Massive pollution emissions that is down wind of a park, a major wetland, Clay and Cicero's commercial areas. You are allowing residents (children) to breathe the toxic emissions for jobs, jobs, jobs?? Unelected officials and the CEO's and business owners from the zoom call, who do not live around here, do not care about all the down wind major pollution and traffic emissions. What are the Oils and Greases of this mystery company? How can you actually approve this document on a mystery company? How can this even be valid? Isn't the review conducted to suit Page382 the business coming in? How can you do this and consciously approve this? No conscious. This is so ugly. I am in disbelief of this declaration. 2013's positive declaration and 2021's more acres and a negative one. Why not put an incinerator too - or are they? We don't know because it is the mystery company. I am not buying it. Population and Growth - 4,000 high paying jobs. Will local people be hired? Or non-local people for the high paying jobs? I think the latter. Community member commented quote, "It is about brining new people in, while ruining the lives of those who already live here and wanted to be here jobs or not." To this I will respond, many more will lose homes and properties if this travesty is allowed. Many will move away as this beautiful rural land turns to UGLY man-made buildings, acquired by greed and questionable tactics. Those of us in Onondaga County will not be able to wave the flag with pride over this underestimated review and take over, which will result in poor planning due to it being rushed and pushed through as you take advantage of COVID restrictions. Two towns, Clay and Cicero, will not be happy. There needs to be a cease and desist nuisance abatement order to restrain the County as this action will set precedent for those after us. Those that live on Burnet Road and our outcome will determine future take overs for non- public use. The abuse of eminent domain as I see it. Defined : Cease and desist orders; injunctions; land ... AN ACT CONCERNING NUISANCE ABATEMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE. ... A copy of the state's application and the temporary order to cease and desist shall ... My quality of life has been disturbed since September 2020, during a Global Pandemic and exploding housing market! Enough of your destroying our sense of value and belonging! My land was not for sale, this seems like an anti-american confiscation as the County Executive speaks to those wishing to remain in their homes as those who are holding out for more money. What ! The goal here is that you make billions and pay us as little as possible. The goal for you is to 'get our property'. My goal is protect this beautiful land and protect my home. I love it here. I have ALWAYS loved it here since I was a little girl. My elderly mother is close. My children are close. The county executive is willing to displace me for his billions and yet he professes "we want too much money for our HOMES" and he collects billions. Does Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency really think it has a legal right and fiduciary responsibility to buy or take private property and residents' homes using eminent domain or a private mystery business? Many I speak with feel this is an unconstituational and arbitrary and caprious ( as defined : A willful and unreasonable action without consideration or in disregard of facts or law or without determining principle) misuse of power and financial resources. Take your mystery company, non- project somewhere else. Leave us alone. I believe due diligence (as defined: due dil·i·gence : reasonable steps taken by a person in order to satisfy a legal requirement, especially in buying or selling something. A comprehensive appraisal of a business undertaken by a prospective buyer, especially to establish its assets and liabilities and evaluate its commercial potential has been completely satisfied) I am not satisfied. The community is not satisfied. Take your assumptions to another site. In closing, I would add I strongly believe Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency being lead agency for this project is a direct conflict of interest! It is like the fox guarding the hen house- as stated from an outsider, The ones that want the land and threaten eminent domain are the ones in charge of Page383 the environmental review for the project. A non-government agency. Blasphemy to sacred, virgin Burnet Road. Concerned Clay Community member and Burnet Road resident, Maureen Matthews Page384 June 11, 2021 The following is a comment on OCIDA's 2021 Draft Supplemental Generic EIS: First of all, the entire EIS seems extremely biased toward the expansion of the White Pine Commerce Park site. It is certainly not an impartial environmental impact statement. Since OCIDA is the development agency as well as the lead agency of this project, and the findings are so one-sided, it is not appropriate to be presented as valid. This entire EIS should be rewritten by an unbiased agency and reviewed by the DEC as well as the Town of Clay. The public hearing was odd as well; the (invited?) business owners appeared to read from similar scripts and only spoke of the economic impact of the idea of building a facility, but not on the environmental impact of the particular area chosen, or much of anything the EIS contained, as the agenda stated. The EIS Alternative sections are not evaluated to any extent. The justification for each is without logic, based on irrelevant factors. There are several references to economic impact in the EIS (p ES4, ES5,2.1,2.2), in the weighing of alternatives. This is not appropriate in an ENVIRONMENTAL review. Current level of investment in the site is a sunk cost and should not be used, and especially should not be a reason for preference of an Alternative in an environmental review. (p ES4) Also, the fact that the technical studies are becoming outdated, should not be a reason to prefer one Alternative over the other. (p ES4) Both of these points seem outrageously unprofessional to include as valid arguments. No brownfield alternative is suggested in the EIS. It is irresponsible to only consider building on natural land simply because it is cheaper, especially if the scope and funding for this project are nearly as large as it states. The costs of cleanup and land recovery have to be either built into the cost of construction, or the greenfield has to be valued higher than the cost to revert it to its natural state. Prime agricultural land is irreplaceable and should not be used for industrial purposes. Furthermore, the land's current zoning should be respected and not changed. This land is better suited for a farming project. Volume 2, pdf p20 ( page 12 of 13 of the Full Environmental Assessment Form) states that 626 acres are prime agricultural land. This is a significant portion of the project. The loss of farmland in New York State is tragic. According to the American Farmland Trust, more than half a million acres in NY state have been lost to development since the 1980s. There are so many vacant decaying malls, buildings, and facilities in Onondaga County, yet this proposal is for building on prime farmland. OCIDA's mission does not belong in an environmental statement (page ES5). This has no bearing on environmental impact. It is not justification for harming the environment by converting agricultural and residential property into industrial property, displacing current residents, neighborhoods, and destroying the area's rural character. Page 1 Comment on 2021 OCIDA Draft Supplemental Generic EIS June 11, 2021. BJS/PG Page385 Volume I 4.2 Community Character: Environmental considerations are defined by NYS to include the character of the area as well as the impact to its neighbors. The Burnet Road area embodies the character of iconic American rural life. This is a street where everyone knows each other, bikes are ridden in the middle of the road, kids on laps get tractor rides, turtles cross the road on their own schedule, ducks waddle to the pond at the duck crossing sign, couples play horseshoes in the field with real horseshoes. Widows, elderly couples, disabled, new homeowners, and families that have farmed the same land for 150 years, were all told they must sell to OCIDA and leave, during the pandemic. The removal of the entire neighborhood of Burnet Rd would cause a severe impact and hardship to approximately 40 households, farms and families. In fact, OCIDA has already caused both financial and emotional harm to the residents by the harassment and threats of eminent domain in order to intimidate them into "freely" selling their homes. Adequate reimbursement for displacement of the families on Burnet Road is not possible; there is value beyond the monetary value. Mitigation by EDPL's standards is vastly inadequate for families who have built their own homes and have farmed the same land for generations and do not want (or are unable) to move. It is tantamount to eminent domain abuse: government taking land from private owners to give to other private owners. Even threatening eminent domain without a client should be prohibited since it causes harm and stress to the constituents. Homeowners who are threatened must postpone decisions on improvements, and farmers plant without assurance that they can harvest. There is no mention of this harm to the community in the EIS. The social network of families created over the years is also lost, and for many, such as the disabled neighbor, or the elderly widows, who rely on this trusted support system, quality of life would suffer. There is no mention of this harm to the community, in the EIS. The EIS disregards the nearby existing neighborhoods and population growth that has occurred during the 20 years that this Business Park has sat idle. The community has grown and the population density has increased significantly in the area. The Alternatives need to be re-evaluated with consideration of the growth of the local population, instead of from the point of view of OCIDA's sunk costs. Traffic problems are not fully evaluated. Route 31 is only a two lane road, and is already overloaded now. With a large development there, it will be worse. Widening it in both directions would be extremely problematic in most areas, and would impact many many households. This is not addressed in the EIS, only in specific areas of intersections. The traffic study is not complete. The proximity of the CSX railway has not been addressed in terms of the vibrations that trains cause, and its effect on semiconductor fabrication. Seismologists, in fact, sometimes use trains in their models in order to understand seismic waves. Semiconductor fabrication is very sensitive to vibration. Page 2 Comment on 2021 OCIDA Draft Supplemental Generic EIS June 11, 2021. BJS/PG Page386 Volume II Full Environmental Assessment Form, Part 1: C3. Zoning. This section omits the Agricultural zoned area that is privately owned on the eastern side of Burnet Road. This project is not consistent with the zoning of this part of the Town of Clay. There should be no rezoning, since it would be such a large area and a major change for the town and inconsistent with the previous town plans. The Northern Land Use Study of Clay NY Summer 2013 (https://www.townofclay.org/sites/default/files/u1291/Northern%20Clay %20Study%2005-2013.pdf) states: "It has long been the Town's vision to keep the northern part of Clay as low- density, with non-intensive land uses." (Town of Clay Zoning Code, Clay-Cicero Route 31 Transportation Study, Routes 31 & 57 Land Use and Circulation Study.) The area west of the old border of the park (west side of Caughdenoy Rd) is already zoned industrial. Why is this not included in any of the Alternatives? It would lower the lengths of sewer and gas lines needed. It would avoid displacement of Burnet Rd residents. It would not require rezoning. Volume II Exhibit A: Full Environmental Assessment Form, Part 1: Page 10 of 13 (p18 of the pdf file) El Natural Resources: E. 1. c. Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation? Check box is checked NO, but should be checked YES. There are many people who ride bikes, ATVs, golf carts, tractors, and walk up and down Burnet Road, and on the paths in the woods, as well as under the power lines. In the winter, people frequently cross country ski on the road and on the trails in the woods, as well as ice skate on the deeper parts of the swamp. There is a well-known snowmobile trail running east-west through the northern part of the property, near the power lines (trail C7L. NYSSA), as well as across the fields and north of Route 31. The road is known by joggers including the local school teams, because of its rural nature, the minimal traffic and slope, and adequate length without intersections. Bird watchers and photography enthusiasts frequently visit the area. Hunters park along the sides of the road and head into the woods as well. Page 12 of 13: (p20 on pdf) E2 Natural Resources: Page 3 Comment on 2021 OCIDA Draft Supplemental Generic EIS June 11, 2021. BJS/PG Page387 E.2.q. Is the project site or adjoining area currently used for hunting, trapping, fishing or shell fishing? Check box answered is NO, but should be YES. Many areas of the site are often used for hunting. Page 13 of 13: (p21 on pdf) E2 Natural Resources: 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? Checked box is NO but should be checked YES. Note that in Part 1 of the EIS ES20 (p 24 pf the pdf) it states: "Per the New York State Cultural Resource Information System (NYS CRIS), 13 previously identified above-ground historic resources are located within the expanded Park area. Two of these resources are located on the north side of NYS Route 31 and the remaining 11 resources are located along Burnet Road. Seventeen additional previously evaluated resources are located within the immediate vicinity of the expanded Park. Of the 30 previously identified resources, one resource has been determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) by the New York State Historic Preservation Office (NY SHPO) and 20 have been determined ineligible. The eligibility status of the remaining 9 resources is undetermined." Several houses are historic to the point of having cisterns in the basement, built in the 1800s. They should not be demolished. This section has not been investigated. Volume II Full Environmental Assessment Form: Part 2: page 2 of 10 (p27 pdf) 3.Impacts on Surface Water c. The proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material from a wetland or water body. Check box marked is "Moderate to large impact may occur" This is a contradiction of the previous answers to questions on page 5 (p13 of the pdf Vol 2): iii. Will the proposed action cause or result in disturbances to bottom sediments: the checkbox NO is checked. iv. Will the proposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation? The checkbox NO is checked. Volume II Full Environmental Assessment Form, Part 2: page 5 of 10 (p30 of pdf) 7. Impact on Plants and Animals g. The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding, foraging, or over-wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site. Checked box is "No, or small impact", but should be checked "Moderate to large impact may occur". The local wildlife, including many species of birds and hawks, bats, coyotes, Page 4 Comment on 2021 OCIDA Draft Supplemental Generic EIS June 11, 2021. BJS/PG Page388 rabbits, deer, turkeys, bees, mice, moles, etc., will be significantly affected in all their activities, if construction occurs, and if 50 acres are paved. It is not possible for this proposed development to have only a small impact. Volume II Full Environmental Assessment Form, Part 2: page 7 of 10 (p32 of pdf) Number 11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation 11. a. The proposed action may result in an impairment of natural functions or ecosystems services provided by an undeveloped area, including but not limited to stormwater storage, nutrient cycling, wildlife habitat. This should be checked "Moderate to Large Impact". The undeveloped areas are like giant sponges for the stormwater storage. If 50 acres are paved, and buildings are built, the water runoff will affect the other surrounding areas. The mitigation suggested (earthen berms etc) will not be adequate. This whole section seemingly was omitted because of the technical classification of an open space resource, but this area effectively acts as one. The open spaces should be treated as a valuable and protected resource. This entire section is marked incorrectly. 11.b. The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource. This should be checked "Moderate to Large Impact". The area has many many recreational activities as described above in this note. This will all be lost if development occurs. 11.c. The proposed action may eliminate open space or recreational resource in an area with few such resources. This should be checked "Moderate to Large Impact". Open space nearby is getting increasingly hard to find because of increased development in the area. Clay and Cicero have grown over the last decade, and are more populated with much more traffic. The rural quality of Burnet Rd and the natural fields and forests nearby are a significant and welcome contrast. 11.d. The proposed action may result in loss of an area now used informally by the community as an open space resource. This should be checked "Moderate to Large Impact". This area is used constantly as an open space resource as described previously in this note. It is an important habitat for local wildlife and these natural areas have positive impacts on the the air quality, environment, and health of all those nearby. Building and paving these areas would remove these positive impacts and introduce negative ones. p10.of 10 (p35 of pdf) 17. Consistency with Community Plans c. The proposed action is inconsistent with local land use plans or zoning regulations. Page 5 Comment on 2021 OCIDA Draft Supplemental Generic EIS June 11, 2021. BJS/PG Page389 This should be checked "Moderate to Large Impact". A semiconductor facility is not consistent in the current zoning. This is a huge amount of land that would be involved in a zone change from residential/agricultural to industrial. p10 of 10 (p35 of pdf) 18. Consistency with Community Character 18.1. The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character. a. The proposed action may replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures, or areas of historic importance to the community. Check box is marked as"No or small impact may occur". - The proposed action would eliminate the entire community of Burnet Road. Burnet Road has existed for more than 150 years. The "Moderate to Large impact may occur" checkbox should be marked! c. The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where there is a shortage of such housing. Check box "No or small impact may occur" The "Moderate to Large impact may occur" should be checked! Based on the current purchase proposals OCIDA has made to Burnet Rd residents for their modest homes, including several offers at approximately 60% FMV, and the current hot real estate market, these residents will have a difficult time finding any replacement, especially similar to a low- density rural setting like Burnet Road. We are opposed to the development of this project in this location. During the 20+ years the Clay Business Park / White Pine Commerce Park has sat vacant, the population has grown significantly in this area, and this sort of mega facility is not appropriate in a residential area. It is inconsistent with the zoning and the Town of Clay is already overwhelmed with development and traffic problems. This project is an opportunity for the county, yet the planners have made several unfortunate decisions in the location and the implementation. This area with its prime farmland soils, would be best suited for some sort of agricultural project, combined with nature trails, or a wildlife preserve. The wetlands in the north are necessary and sensitive environmental resources and should be protected. OCIDA's mission to facilitate industrial development and job creation in Onondaga County, should not override its constituents' rights and quality of life. The agency should respect the current zoning and it should not be purchasing or holding any residential/agricultural land. Regards, B. Serog & P. Goldsman 8756 Burnet Road Clay NY 13041 Page 6 Comment on 2021 OCIDA Draft Supplemental Generic EIS June 11, 2021. BJS/PG Page390 6/11/2021 Mail - Karen Doster - Outlook White Pines Development jtdeeg@aol.com Fri 6/11/2021 10:52 AM To: ED - Web 1 NOTICE: This email originated from outside of Onondaga County's email system. Use caution with links and attachments. I have lived in Clay for over 50 years. There has been much residential development along with many businesses. But I am not on favor of building a semi conductor facility on farm land or ousting residents from their homes. The solar field is less than a mile from my home. I object to the north area of Clay becoming a manufacturing hub. Therese Deegan Page391 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/none/id/AQMkADFjODIxZDdrnLTVkMTIMU5Yi04MjU4LTFhMjY3ZWQ3MjU4ZQBGAAADNIGN2vD2BkKN8Up%2... 1/1 David W. W Wilhite, Wilhite, PE, PMP, MSCE CAPT, CEC, USN White White Pine Commerce Park — – Public Comments 11 11 June 2021 OCIDA Leadership, I only ask that you take a hard look at the future impacts of your decisions to rural Clay and Cicero and Greater Onondaga County. I do not support the use of eminent domain to achieve the overall objectives of OCIDA in the White Pine Commerce Park endeavor, and after the reviewing all DSGEIS and the imminent environmental impacts, I don’t don't think rural Clay and Cicero and Greater Onondaga County is the right place for the semiconductor industry. Environment and Human Health The citizens of Clay and Cicero deserve to know that the proposed economic growth for the area comes with a hefty environmental price tag. The questions I am asking deserve answers. 1) Do the materials needed to produce semiconductor chips include high corrosive and toxic materials to include hydrochloric acid, metals such as arsenic, cadmium and lead? 2) Do the materials needed to produce semiconductor chips include volatile solvents such as methyl chloroform, toluene, benzene, acetone and trichloroethylene? 3) Do the materials needed to produce semiconductor chips include toxic gases such as arsine? Many of these chemicals are known as being human carcinogens. Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics show Does the U.S. Department of Labor's that semiconductor workers have a rate of occupational illness resulting in lost workdays that is twice as high as that of workers in other manufacturing sectors? Page392 Do women that work in the semiconductor industry have a higher miscarriage rate than women working in other manufacturing industries? How may lawsuits globally have been filed against the semiconductor industry globally by women that have developed cancer and reproductive problems as a result of working in a semiconductor plant? How will OCIDA address the semiconductor industry's environmental impact to the rural Clay and Cicero, and greater Onondaga area that is well documented by EPA and numerous environmental lawsuits? Is pristine rural Clay and Cicero and Greater Onondaga County New York the place for this type of industry, with populations of 58,998, 30,757 and 458,286 respectively? Or is a remote, controlled, desert location better suited for this type of industry? As you know, there are largely populated areas just south of State Route 31. Chemicals of Concern in the Semiconductor Industry: Acetone • Inhalation of moderate to high levels causes nose, throat, lung, and eye irritation; confusion; and possibly coma • Ingestion of very high level causes unconsciousness and damage to the skin in the mouth • Long-term exposure in animals causes kidney, liver, and nerve damage; increased birth defects; and lowered ability to reproduce in males Arsenic • At low levels causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased production of red and white blood cells, abnormal heart rhythm, and blood vessel damage Page393 • At high levels over 60 parts per million causes tissue damage (nerves, stomach, intestine, skin) and may be fatal • Chronic exposure causes lung cancer • Known human carcinogen Arsine • Causes headache; malaise; weakness; dizziness; dyspnea; abdominal and back pain; nausea; vomiting; jaundice; peripheral neuropathy; and damage to the blood, kidneys, and liver Benzene • Causes damage to bone marrow and decreased production of red blood cell leading to anemia, excessive bleeding, immune system effects, increased chance of infection, reproductive effects, and leukemia • Known human carcinogen Cadmium • Causes lung damage, renal dysfunction, hepatic injury, bone defects, hypertension, reproductive toxicity, and teratogenicity • Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen Hydrochloric Acid • Highly corrosive • Causes severe eye and skin burns and conjunctivitis; prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis • Inhalation causes severe respiratory irritation with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma • Ingestion causes digestive tract irritation, abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible death • Also causes photosensitization in certain individuals and circulatory system failure Page394 Lead • Damages kidneys and the immune system • Causes premature birth; low birth weight; decreased mental ability; learning deficits in children; decreased reaction time; weakness in fingers, wrists, and ankles; anemia; memory effects; spontaneous abortion; and damage to the male reproductive system Methyl Chloroform • Causesheadache;CNSdepression;poorequilibrium;eye,nose,throat,a ndskinirritation;andcardiacarrhythmia Toluene • Long-term exposure to low to moderate levels causes tiredness, confusion, weakness, memory loss, nausea, and hearing loss • Inhalation of high levels over a short period of time can cause permanent damage to the brain and speech, vision and hearing problems, loss of muscle control, and poor balance • Causes neurological problems and retarded growth in children • A human carcinogen Trichloroethylene • Irritates the eyes and respiratory tract • Inhalation causes dizziness, sleepiness, and headache • Chronic exposure causes speech and hearing impairment, kidney disease, blood disorders, stroke, anemia, diabetes and skin rashes • A human carcinogen If OCIDA really cares about the citizens of Onondaga County, you will reconsider bringing the semiconductor industry to the area. Page395 Jurisdictional Authority Conflict of Interest project’s size and potential for both catastrophic and long Because of the project's lasting cumulative environmental and community character impacts to Clay, Cicero and Greater Onondaga County New York, and the fact that it conflicts with New York State environmental and climate change policies, I strongly urge that NYDEC to assume lead agency status for the environmental review of the White Pine Commerce Park proposal DSGEIS under SEQRA. In addition, OCIDA'sOCIDA’s and Onondaga County's County’s clear financial interest in the revenues generated from a use and occupancy agreement, if granted, presents a conflict of interest that makes OCIDA an inappropriate lead agency or co-lead agency. Environmental Justice The EPA’s EPA's Definition of Environmental Justice: "Fair “Fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies." policies.” How would Fayetteville or Skaneateles receive a Semiconductor Manufacturing facility less than a mile from their town center? “No group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative "No environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies." policies.” Meaningful Involvement means: 1. People have an opportunity to participate in decisions about activities that may affect their environment and/or health; 2. The public's contribution can influence the regulatory agency's decision; 3. Community concerns will be considered in the decision-making process; Page396 4. Decision makers will seek out and facilitate the involvement of those affected.” potentially affected." A Personal Note Our family decided to move from Nashville TN to the Clay, NY Onondaga County area in November of 2019 when I received my final Navy Active-Duty Orders to the Pentagon. Our decision was to build our final home in this area and I would commute to and from the D.C. area on the weekends until I finish my 3 year orders. We found Martin Custom Homes and started discussing having their company find land for us to build on. Our desire was to purchase about 3-5 acres of land in the secluded woodland area but still be close to everything as well as have our children in the North Syracuse School District. Andrew Martin was able to find 5 acres of land to purchase on Burnet Road for us to “forever” home. This process started at the end of 2019. I flew build our "forever" to Syracuse in January of 2020 to select this lot with the builder. Because of Covid our closing documents etc. were a little behind but we closed on our "new “new construction” construction" home April 28th, 2020. The lot had already been purchased by the builder for us and had been cleared and prepped for septic, which was approved by Onondaga County Division of Environmental Health. Covid did slow things down quite a bit but our home was complete and ready to move in the first of November 2020. Around the middle of October there was a letter in our mailbox from a concerned neighbor explaining the situation with the County and White Pine Commerce Park desiring to purchase all of the land on Burnet Road – keep in mind we had not even moved into our new home at this point, — however were already financially obligated at that point. We called our builder who told us he knew nothing about in, nor did the Town of Clay when asked. We then spoke to Mr. Bob Petrovich and asked what was going on, he explained that he eventually would like to acquire our property. As time went on our family decided to just focus on getting settled into our new home and enjoying the holidays — – this was rather hard to do with this looming over our heads and especially during a pandemic. In January we requested a meeting with Ryan McMahon and Page397 Bob Petrovich in which we were told how great the semi-conductor project being marketed for this area would be for the whole county and a lot of other sales tactics. In the middle of March we received aggressive offers for acquiring our property to the point that my wife had to ask Bob Petrovich not to call her, as he was creating too much stress while she was trying to remotely teach our 3 children. We do not wish to sell our brand-new home, you do not have a corporation signed and this is NOT the place for a sprawling semiconductor manufacturing complex and campus. No amount of money is equal to having to move 3 children and an entire household just because neighbors look bad. You cannot market property that you do not own. The 5.5 acre property that our home is now situated has been undisturbed since 1945, possibly even before that point and suddenly NOW, because of political aspirations, the County feels it has the right and authority to threaten us out of our home. I am an Active Duty Navy Captain with over 37 years military service and this is how you treat an two time combat tour OEF/OIF Veteran that has just moved his family to the upstate New York area. Community Character The small section on Community Character in the DSGEIS does not discuss or elaborate on the community character impacts nor does it over any mitigation strategy. “Community character is the sense of place and identity that is formed "Community through the dynamic interaction of people with their surroundings. It is what makes a house a home and a series of houses a neighborhood. It is a community’s “shaped by time, experience, community's perception of itself and is "shaped and action within the social, economic, historic, environmental, and cultural contexts of a specific place. As a composition of these various elements, community character is an intangible manifestation of a community’s community's relationship with the landscape—its cultural landscape.” landscape." The DSGEIS fails to properly define community character and addresses the concerns embodied in SEQRA. Page398 New York has a strong history of "home “home rule," rule,” such that local governments have broad powers to which the courts accord significant deference. Because land use has always been recognized as the province of state and local governments, there is concern that a town's town’s comprehensive plan might be disregarded by the NYDEC. However, rulings have clearly stated that the jurisdiction of the NYDEC does not change under SEQRA and that SEQRA is not limited by local laws. While many applicants argue that home rule prevails and that consistency with local zoning ordinances or comprehensive plans is sufficient to evaluate compatibility with a town's town’s desired design, the general trend is for decision makers to require their consideration in addition to other factors. For this reason I reemphasize that OCIDA has a clear conflict of interest, and that NYDEC should assume lead agency for the environmental review. NYDEC, as the State’s State's environmental agency, is in the best position to conduct the necessary and thorough environmental review that this project demands. Further, the evaluation of a proposed project's project’s impacts on the cultural landscape of an area should include the consideration of impacts on the broader experience of a place felt by all those affected. This is not NYDEC’s visual impact analysis program policy unprecedented, as the NYDEC's requires that the visual assessment cover a five mile radius, which can spill outside of the community in which a project is sited. Visual: 2 Zoning Blanket zoning provisions provide notice to future developers regarding town’s desired land use patterns, but they do not allow for public input a town's regarding the full range of impacts a proposed project may have on the community, which is a necessary and important part of the environmental review process. Page399 The mechanisms that purport to contribute to this task, such as zoning ordinances and environmental impact review requirements, are inadequate at present. Zoning regulations deal only with a particular municipality’s aesthetic and land use desires, meaning that the broader municipality's areas and landscapes that might be impacted by a proposed project are left unprotected. Zoning and Community Character The White Pine Commerce Park, if approved, will ruin the community character of rural Clay, Cicero and Brewerton, NY. Simply re-zoning, specifying industrial use, is not sufficient to encompass the full impact on the entire area and community character. Environmental impact review has the most potential to preserve cultural landscapes in New York’s "little York, as New York's “little NEPA," NEPA,” the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), requires the evaluation of a project's project’s impacts on “community or neighborhood character. The courts accord significant "community regard to communities seeking to protect their character by enacting regulations and zoning ordinances to promote aesthetic values, pursuant to the broad reach of the "public “public welfare" welfare” that the states are charged with protecting. Comprehensive Land Use Planning and Community Character Comprehensive plans allow communities to "maintain “maintain their neighborhood character through common, implied and established expectations underlying the current state of the community, while at the same time generally recognizing private property rights." rights.” Unlike zoning, comprehensive plans involve open communication and work by urban planners who are less likely than town planning board members to be motivated by prejudices, include long term goals and desires regarding future development, and are adopted after the legislative body approves them by vote. Page400 Traffic Impacts The citizens of Clay, Cicero, Brewerton and North Syracuse deserve to know the specific traffic impact and what they will be facing on a daily basis, in laymen’s laymen's terms. Not in a report and tables that they don’t don't Traffic 5, 6 understand. And the assumption that it will be 4,000 employees is based on what? Additionally, what is the commensurate transportation improvement plan to mitigate the additional traffic impacts? What is the cost? Who pays? The Traffic Impact Study Report by JMT and Associates already observed the following existing negative traffic issues: • Motorists passing in the shoulder around left-turning vehicles • Long queues in the eastbound direction approaching 1-81 I-81 • The eastbound and westbound left turn lanes at 1-81 I-81 do not have enough storage and long queues occur with vehicles spilling into the through lanes, which causes weaving especially in the westbound direction near 1-81; I-81; • The 1-81 I-81 queuing affects Lakeshore Road with additional weaving of approaching vehicles access at business driveways or getting around vehicles waiting to get onto the ramps; and • The skewed approaches of Lakeshore Road and Maple Road/NYS Route 481 Northbound Off Ramp Intersection forces confusion and quick decision making. The existing AADT on SR 31 between Caughdenoy Road and Lawton Road is 10,470, what is the projected AADT once the White Pine Commerce Park is built-out? The existing %Truck Traffic on SR 31 between Caughdenoy Road and Lawton Road is 4%, what is the projected %Truck Traffic once the White Pine Commerce Park is built-out? The DSGEIS states "An “An increase in traffic will result from construction and development of the Park. Traffic is also projected to increase from Page401 other developments occurring in the area and will change the existing levels of service (LOS) at certain intersections along NYS Route 31. Therefore, roadway improvements along NYS Route 31 are proposed based on existing and future traffic volumes. Regardless of development at the Park, transportation improvements will be required along NYS Route 31 as other development occurs over time. This is very vague and doesn't doesn’t convey to the public what to expect in terms of traffic impacts. Another attempt by OCIDA to push approval of the project through with little to no push-back from the public. Gridlock is what the public can expect, without serious modifications to SR 31 and the SR31/SR11 and 1-81 I-81 intersections/interchanges. The statement in the DGEIS "If“If changes occur to how the Park is accessed and volumes increase on Caughdenoy Road beyond those currently projected and modeled..." modeled…” Indicates that OCIDA and their consultant JMT and Associates really don't don’t know at this time what the traffic volume and characteristics will be, it's it’s all assumptions and speculation until the corporation/s that will occupy the commerce park present employee and logistics data. The DGEIS also states "As“As the level of service analysis shows, there are intersections and movements that are projected to fail by 2044. The main areas of concern are at the NYS Route 481 interchange and NYS Route 31 between US Route 11 and the Interstate 81 ramps. These areas are projected to be failing or near failing by 2044. Any improvements beyond 2024 need to be reviewed for mitigation at a later time." time.” The intersections and movements will fail sooner than 2044 with the White Pine Commerce Park and the cost will be astronomical. The public deserves to really understand the impacts to their lives in terms of construction and traffic impacts. The following statement minimizes what will be a years-long process that will cripple the mobility of citizens in the area. Page402 “A new Traffic Impact Study (TIS) was prepared to evaluate potential "A traffic impacts associated with the proposed expanded Park area. Due to the generic nature of this review, the TIS includes more generic as opposed to specific development details and follows the assumptions to develop the traffic impact of the proposed expansion and potential development, which include supporting between 3,750 to 4,000 employees (4,000 used for analysis), having a minimum of two driveways for site access: one driveway will be connected to Caughdenoy Road and the other will be connected to NYS Route 31; operating 24 hours a day and seven days a week with three equally sized rotating working shifts; and development of the Project site will be completed and operational by the year 2024." 2024.” Schools The DSGEIS analysis on schools is unrealistic. First we really don’t don't know if it will be 4,000 households until the county receives employee and logistical data from the corporations coming to White Pine. Second states….”An increase of approximately 136 students is as the DSGEIS states...."An not anticipated to place an undue burden on local schools and educational facilities. The development of the Park is not anticipated to create adverse impacts on local schools and educational services. No required.” mitigation is required." How did OCIDA arrive at that number? Say there are only 4,000 new households and each household had only one child, that would be 4,000 new students....but students….but say some of those families don’t don't have any children….the children....the US Census Bureau states that on average every US Household has 1 school aged child, that would be 4,000 students. In New York the average is 1.81 to 1.9 children per family. That would be 7,240-7,600 students. Who is paying for that? Page403 Segmentation Agencies (OCIDA) are required to consider connected actions in the same EIS. 40 C.F.R. §1508.25(a)(1) (2019). This requirement prevents agencies from engaging in segmentation that is circumventing NEPA by not studying the cumulative impacts of a single project. "This “This rule against segmentation was developed to prevent the piecemeal environmental analysis of interrelated projects, which could give an inaccurate impression of overall environmental effects.” effects." OCIDA has not provided, however are required to, perform a Programmatic EIS (PEIS) to consider the Impacts of the Project within the Context of the Greater Regional Plan. In addition to the prohibition “systematic in NEPA against segmentation, NEPA requires that, if a "systematic program is likely to generate disparate yet related impacts," impacts,” the Agencies must at least consider whether a Programmatic EIS (PEIS) is “a rational connection between the facts and required and must articulate "a the choice made." made.” Found. on Econ. Trends v. Heckler, 756F.2d 143, 160 (D.C. Cir. 1985) (quoting Burlington Truck Lines, Inc. v. United States, 371U.S. 156, 168 (1962)). OCIDA has been approving individual SEQRA Resolutions on properties on Burnet Road, which appears to constitute segmentation. Agencies (OCIDA) are required to consider connected actions in the same EIS. 40 C.F.R. §1508.25(a)(1) (2019). This requirement prevents agencies from engaging in segmentation, that is, circumventing NEPA by not studying the cumulative impacts of a single project. "This “This rule against segmentation was developed to prevent the piecemeal environmental analysis of interrelated projects, which could give an inaccurate impression of overall environmental effects.” effects." Page404 Cumulative Impacts The 5.1 cumulative impact section of the DSGEIS does not address all of the criterial required in 6 NYCRR ['617.7(c)(1)(I-xii)]. Nor does the 5.2 mitigation section adequately address all the cumulative impacts. The cumulative environmental and human health, environmental justice, zoning, community character, schools and traffic impacts are staggering. Nor were the following adverse impacts adequately addressed: a substantial adverse change in existing air quality, ground or surface water quality or quantity, traffic or noise levels; a substantial increase in solid waste production; a substantial increase in potential for erosion, flooding, leaching or drainage problems; the removal or destruction of large quantities of vegetation or fauna; substantial interference with the movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species; impacts on a significant habitat area; substantial adverse impacts on a threatened or endangered species of animal or plant, or the habitat of such a species; or other significant adverse impacts to natural resources; the impairment of the character or quality of important historical, archeological, architectural, or aesthetic resources or of existing community or neighborhood character; a major change in the use of either the quantity or type of energy; the creation of a hazard to human health; a substantial change in the use, or intensity of use, of land including agricultural, open space or recreational resources, or in its capacity to support existing uses. The DSGEIS does not adequately discuss changes in two or more elements of the environment, no one of which has a significant impact on the environment, but when considered together result in a substantial adverse impact on the environment. Stormwater In the Stormwater/Drainage/Flooding - Minimization and Mitigation section of the EIS, it mentions "As “As a part of the SPDES Construction General Permit (GP) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Page405 (SWPPP), and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) SWPPP acceptance form from the Town of Clay and the Town of Cicero "may"“may” be required, depending on the offsite locations of the stormwater discharges.” discharges." ----- With a proposed project of this size and environmental magnitude, the entire site will need to be included in the MS4, and it currently is not. (Map Attached) And the off-site stormwater discharge locations will be extremely important, as they drain into Youngs Creek, Oneida River and Oneida Lake, as well as into the wetlands on the property. The following rationale that the environmental impacts are less important than the social and economic need for the project, cannot be substantiated. “If complete avoidance is not practicable for development activities that "If are not exempt from regulation, development would proceed with permits issued by NYSDEC and/or the USACE. NYSDEC has a designated Class II and a designated Class III wetland near or within the Project site, which are associated with intermittent streams that flow into Youngs Creek, an unregulated Class C, non-navigable stream. A permit application would be submitted to NYSDEC, or a Joint Application to the NYSDEC and USACE in a case of concurrent jurisdiction. Issuance of a permit would be based, in part, on a showing that losses or impacts on the functions and benefits of the wetland have been minimized and the social and economic need for the Project.” Project." And I don’t don't understand how these surface waters are "Class “Class C and not considered protected." protected.” Actually Oneida River Basin is Class B, some of the tributaries are class C. https://govt.westlaw.com/nycrr/Browse/Home/NewYork/NewYorkCode https://govt.westlaw.com/nycrr/Browse/Home/NewYork/NewYorkCode sRulesandRegulations?guid=I38b21560b5a111dda0a4e17826ebc834&o riginationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=Default&contextData= (sc.Default) Page406 “With the expansion of the Project area, the number and size of "With potentially impacted wetlands and natural water bodies has increased. The expanded site encompasses 17 National Wetland Inventory (NWI) mapped wetlands and two state-regulated wetlands. Classified waterbodies present onsite are tributaries to Oneida River. These surface waters are Class C, and are not considered protected; however, any disturbance would require prior approval from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)." (NYSDEC).” The DGEIS fails to Identify Stormwater volume and pollutant loads. The DGEIS fails to take a hard look at how increased stormwater will affect the receiving waters of Young's Young’s Creek, Oneida River, Oneida Lake and/or Lake Ontario. I reiterate my earlier statement, because of the project's project’s size and potential for both catastrophic and long lasting cumulative environmental and community character impacts to Clay, Cicero and Greater Onondaga County NY, and the fact that it conflicts with New York State environmental and climate change policies, I strongly urge that NYDEC to assume lead agency status for the environmental review of the White Pine Commerce Park proposal DSGEIS under SEQRA. Further White Pine Commerce Park DSGEIS Questions 1) How was the 1253 Acre requirement derived? Was it simply derived from the fact that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. requested that large of a footprint? Was there any other industry standard analysis completed that proves that you need that much land for this project? And was the entire DSGEIS written to that desired end result? OCIDA proclaims that 1253 Acres is needed, therefore all the property on Burnet Road and the Nazarene Church needs to be acquired. It appears that all of the alternative analysis were Page407 written to that desired end state without any real compelling analysis or justification. 2) The DSGEIS states "This “This may translate into a buildout encompassing approximately 4.0 million square feet of industrial development at the Park. This would equate to approximately 400 acres of surface disturbance (temporary and permanent) within the Park developed in a campus like setting that would be sited to avoid regulated wetland areas." areas.” The same question applies for the prime developable land 732 acre requirement, where did that number come from? Do you even have a site-plan at this point? It appears that due-diligence on exploring Alternatives has not been fully vetted and OCIDA is going to displace the residents of Burnet Road over speculation and conjecture. 3) doesn’t have a "need" OCIDA really doesn't “need” as defined in EDPL and the Supreme Court to acquire the property until they have a company signed, analysis completed with a site plan approved that necessitates the acquisition of 1253 Acres. 4) 4) Is one of the purposes of the DSGEIS for OCIDA to be able to market 1253 Acres, and is that, in and of itself, adequate justification for destroying the lives of the people on the 30+ residents on Burnet Road? It would be different if OCIDA had INTEL signed and they said they needed exactly that much land, but they don’t. don't. OCIDA could acquire all the land on Burnet Road and the Nazarene Church and the land could sit vacant for years. 5) Has OCIDA looked at the alternative of building a 1 Gigawatt substation in another location? What is that cost? Why isn't isn’t that discussion in the DSGEIS? Page408 6) Has OCIDA looked at buying property south of State Route 31? Building a bridge over SR 31? or going north of the Power easement with a road or a bridge? What is that cost? Why isn't isn’t that in the DSGEIS? 7) The legal/mental summersault that the DSGEIS states cannot be “the smaller footprint could result in substantiated. "the development located closer to residential locations that are not acquired by OCIDA, thus creating greater potential environmental impacts. In contrast, the preferred alternative would allow future tenants additional acreage on-site sufficient to construct necessary buildings and accessory uses, buffer development from adjacent lands, and avoid impacts to ecological resources such as wetlands to the maximum extent practicable.” practicable." 8) Alternative 4, a project in a different location was not fully analyzed, with discussion on other sites. 9) The community has been allow zero involvement of the decision making process on the White Pine expansion….It expansion....It has been a behind-closed-door scheming and decision process by Oligarchy…empowered by New York State the OCIDA Oligarchy...empowered Municipal Home Rule. 10) Has OCIDA been intimately involved in the review and editing of this DSGEIS to their liking? Is that a conflict of interest? Is that permitted by the New York State Board of Architects and Engineers? Is that permitted by NYDEC? 11) Are the number of employees 4,000 or 4,000 x 3 Shifts = 12,000 employees and is the Average Daily Traffic based on that? Page409 12) Alternative number 3 in the DSGEIS does not discuss a different Acre size, closer or a little larger to the 732 acres the report speculates that's that’s required....Why required….Why hasn't hasn’t an 800 -900 acre alternative been explored? The reports following argument doesn’t “Although this doesn't pass the reasonably person test. "Although alternative considers the idea of potentially maximizing development space within a smaller area, much like Alternative 2, the smaller footprint would not allow for the potential of larger industrial and commercial developers, such as the semiconductor industry. The proposed expanded footprint of the Park allows OCIDA to market to a larger, more diverse mix of industries than it had previously. The smaller sized park would not support the main objective, which is to attract a broader scope of industries such as the semiconductor industry that require large campus type settings with greenspace and ample buffering from environmental receptors and would bring high tech and high paying jobs to Onondaga County. Like Alternative 2, the smaller expansion alternative does not maximize the development potential of the Park and does not expand options for avoiding and mitigating potential adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, it is not an acceptable option.” option." 13) What is even more significant than the discussion above is, from “The loss of forest and grasslands are considered the DSGEIS "The irreversible ecological impacts. The larger project footprint increases the acreage of land clearance; thus, creating a larger impact on ecological resources." resources.” 14) Is the reason OCIDA wants to acquire the properties on Burnet Road, the access road itself??? Is that adequate justification? The County spent funding improving the road, so it is now ours, oh, and we want all the properties along Burnet Road….appears Road....appears prejudicial…how long has OCIDA been to be pre-meditated, prejudicial...how planning this land seizure behind closed doors? Page410 The lead agency cannot merely set forth a "conclusory “conclusory statement, unsupported by empirical or experimental data, scientific authorities or any explanatory information." information.” Tehan v. Scrivani, 97 A.D.2d 769, 771, 468 N.Y.S.2d 402, 406 (2d Dep=t 1983). NEPA §102(c), 42 U.S.C. §4332(c). A draft EIS must first be circulated for public comment, followed by a final EIS which addresses substantive public comments. §1502.9. Interested persons may be able to sue in federal district to challenge the adequacy of the NEPA review if it is "arbitrary “arbitrary or capricious,” capricious," such as “reasoned elaboration” where there is no "reasoned elaboration" to adequately justify a FONSI [Negative Declaration]. City of Rochester v. U.S. Postal Service, 541 F.2d 967 (2d Cir. 1976). Home Rule vs. Dillon's Dillon’s Rule In contrast to the Home Rule promulgated system of local government used in New York State, where local communities can exercise authority with local autonomy without state interference, Dillon's Dillon’s Rule Guards against runaway local Governments. Dillon's Dillon’s Rule grants state government the power to rein in irresponsible or uncooperative local governments. In fact, John Dillon created the rule in a time when local government corruption ran rampant. This appears to be the case in how OCIDA has handled the White Pine Commerce Park endeavor. The lack of public involvement, the timing and fear tactics used to acquire property, and the undue influence and prejudicial inference on the Draft SEQRA Environmental Impact Statement. It appears that the decisions of a very elite few will impact the lives of so many. Public involvement in a democratic process should be considered, rather than an oligarchy running rough shot over the residents in the area, displaying abuse of authority for personal and political gain of an elite few. Page411 Eminent Domain Eminent domain is the power of government to take away a person's person’s home or business. A "despotic" “despotic” power of government, because of the vast potential for abuse of such a serious and drastic power, the 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution clearly states that private property “taken for public use, without just compensation." shall not be "taken compensation.” The use must be public, and just compensation must be paid. If private property could be taken for any use at all, the term "public" “public” would not have been included. “public use" Originally, "public use” was understood by just about everyone—courts, governments and the general public—to have its ordinary meaning. Eminent domain was used only for projects that would be owned by or open to the public, such as roads, public buildings, and, eventually, so- called common carriers, like railroads and public utilities. Courts further explained that the government was limited to taking only that property “necessary” for the public use. It could not simply grab additional land "necessary" to increase its holdings. New York Consolidated Laws, Eminent Domain Procedure Law - EDP § 101. Purpose It is the purpose of this law to provide the exclusive procedure by which property shall be acquired by exercise of the power of eminent domain in New in New York York state; to assure state; to assure that that just just compensation shall be compensation shall be paid paid to to those persons whose property rights are acquired by the exercise of the power of power of eminent eminent domain; domain; toto establish opportunity for establish opportunity public for public participation in the planning of public projects "necessitating" “necessitating” the exercise exercise ofof eminent domain; to eminent domain; to give give due regard to due regard to the the "need “need to to acquire acquire property for public use" use” (not speculation of public use) as well as the legitimate interests of private property owners, local communities and the quality of the environment, and to that end to promote and facilitate recognition and careful consideration of those interests; to encourage settlement of claims for just compensation and expedite payments to Page412 property owners; property to establish owners; to rules to establish rules to reduce reduce litigation, and to litigation, and to ensure ensure equal treatment to all property owners. In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court drastically expanded the power of eminent domain. In Berman v. Parker, the Court upheld the constitutionality of "urban “urban renewal”—misguided renewal"—misguided efforts by the federal government and local officials to revitalize urban areas to supposedly remove slums and eliminate blight. The case originated in Southwest Washington, D.C., in a poor area populated largely by minorities. The U.S. Congress granted the District government the ability to acquire tracts of land through eminent domain for the purpose of redevelopment, including the resale of the land to private developers. In this decision, “public use" the Court transformed the words "public use” to mean "public “public purpose" purpose” as defined by a legislature or administrative agency. Many state courts followed the Supreme Court's Court’s lead and started to uphold virtually any use of eminent domain, even for private parties. What was once a an exception to the Constitution's Constitution’s public use requirement born in a time of concern about urban decline became a means for governments to take property from one private owner to transfer to another private party for his or her financial gain. For over half a century, unrestrained local and state governments ran roughshod over the Constitution and took private property for private “urban renewal" businesses in the name of "urban renewal” or "economic “economic development.” development." Private homes and businesses were bulldozed, and entire neighborhoods Kelo v. City of New London A little pink house became the center for one of the most controversial decisions in the entire history of the U.S. Supreme Court. When Susette Kelo purchased her pink, two-bedroom house in 1997 along the Thames River—a beautiful stretch of waterfront property in New London, Conn.—she thought she had her work cut out for her just restoring the house and designing the garden. That turned out to be the least of her worries. Page413 Unbeknownst to Susette, the city, the New London Development Corporation (a private development corporation) and Pfizer Corporation had reached an agreement. Pfizer would build a new facility nearby. The NLDC would take all of the land in Susette’s Susette's neighborhood and transfer it to a private developer. The private developer would in turn build an expensive hotel for Pfizer visitors, expensive condos for Pfizer employees, an office building for biotech companies, and other projects to supposedly complement the Pfizer facility. The state and the city would contribute millions of dollars. The only people standing in the way were Susette and her neighbors. The case eventually reached the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2005, in a bitterly contested 5-4 ruling, the Court held that economic development “public use" was a "public use” under the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. After the decision, the remaining residents who had fought to save their homes, including Susette, were forced out. The Fort Trumbull site was completely razed. And it has remained empty ever since—brown, barren fields no longer home to people but rather to feral cats and migratory birds. In 2009, Pfizer announced that it would close its research and development headquarters and leave New London. The disastrous Fort Trumbull project is now Exhibit A in demonstrating the folly of government plans that involve corporate welfare and that abuse eminent domain for private development. Hopefully, city officials, planners and developers across the country will take the Fort Trumbull experience to heart and pursue revitalization efforts only through voluntary—not coercive—means. Unfortunately, just as Justice O'Connor O’Connor had predicted, the Supreme Court’s judicial abdication ushered in a new wave of eminent domain Court's abuse nationwide. Page414 As a result, 44 states tightened their eminent domain laws, and 12 states amended their constitutions to ban eminent domain for private gain and to provide for more protections for property owners. The Kelo v. City of New London eminent domain decision of the United States Supreme Court on June 23, 2005 allows municipalities to take land from private individuals and sell it to developers who promise economic development (jobs and tax revenue) for the city. The power for such decisions rests in the hands of a few elites and not the citizens themselves. In a Newsday poll, 93.7 percent of Americans polled disagreed with the decision. This is a clear example of oligarchy subverting democracy. The relationship between democracy and oligarchy was classically discussed by Aristotle, who wrote that "There are, broadly speaking, two kinds of constitutions, 'that of the people' and 'that of the few', democracy and oligarchy." At the Constitutional Convention, Benjamin Franklin even suggested that the Senate, like the Roman Senate, should represent the interests of the wealthy class, while the House represent the interests of the people. This would ensure that legislation would not be passed unless it truly served the interests of all. The body of Supreme Court decisions, considered to be constitutional law, has, over time, reversed the founder's desire to make protection of private property one of the pillars of government and instead allows the concept of "public good" as defined by elites to trump individual property rights. The Founders would be appalled to see what we have done to property rights over the course of the 20th century. One would never know today that their status in the Bill of Rights was equal to that of any other right. The time has come to restore respect for these most basic of rights, the foundation of all of our rights. Page415 Explicit in the Just Compensation Clause is the requirement that the taking of private property be for a public use; one cannot be deprived of his property for any reason other than a public use, even with compensation. A vigorous four-justice dissent countered that localities will always be able to manufacture a plausible public purpose, so that the majority opinion leaves the vast majority of private parcels subject to condemnation when a higher-valued use is desired. Questions Related to Eminent Domain 1) Is it OCIDA's OCIDA’s intent to utilize Eminent Domain Procedure Law (EDPL) to acquire the entirety of the properties on either side of Burnet Road and the Nazarene church, regardless of if they have a corporation signed to purchase the property or not?...Is it the intent of OCIDA to use EDPL to acquire the all the aforementioned properties simply to enable OCIDA to advertise and market the larger property foot print? it’s a smaller corporation, that needs a smaller footprint, is it still 2) If it's OCIDA’s intent to utilize EDPL on the entirety of the properties on OCIDA's either side Burnet Road and the Nazarene church?....Or could some property be allowed to remain and keep their residences on Burnet Road? 3) Is OCIDA required to have an approved Final GEIS, an approved SEQRA, all the approved required environmental permits mentioned in the DSGEIS, and have an approved project with a corporation signed to purchase the property, in order to proceed with Eminent Domain Procedure Law and start acquiring the properties? Page416 4) What is the minimum requirement and timeline necessary for OCIDA to proceed with EDPL? The residents of Burnet Road want to understand the details, the process and the timeline, and they deserve answers so they can make informed decisions. “No agency involved in an action may undertake, fund or approve the "No action until it has complied with the provisions of SEQR.” SEQR." 6 N.Y.C.R.R. '617.3(a). The "purpose “purpose of SEQRA is to assure the preparation and availability of an environmental impact statement at the time any significant authorization is granted for a specific proposal." proposal.” Tri-County Taxpayers Assoc. v. Town Board of Queensbury, 55 N.Y.2d 41, 46-7, 447 N.Y.S.2d 699, 701 (1982). That way, "a “a decision maker [will] balance the benefits of a proposed project against its unavoidable environmental risks in determining whether to approve the project." project.” Town of Henrietta v. DEC, 76 A.D.2d 215, 430 N.Y.S.2d 440, 447 (4th Dep’t 1980); Briody v. Village of Lewiston, 188 A.D.2d 1017, 591 Dep't Dep’t 1992). N.Y.S.2d 1017 (4th Dep't “[C]ompliance with SEQRA must occur before the agency acts; after- "[C]ompliance the-fact compliance is of no avail." avail.” DiVeronica v. Arsenault, 124 A.D.2d 442, 507 N.Y.S.2d 541, 543 (3d Dep't Dep’t 1986). Thus, before an agency can make a "significant “significant authorization" authorization” for an "action," “action,” it must have before it either an accepted FEIS and findings, or else a valid negative declaration that the proposal will not have a significant environmental impact. Devitt v. Heimbach, 58 N.Y.2d 925, 460 N.Y.S.2d 512 (1983). Otherwise, the action is invalid. Tri-County Taxpayers Assoc. v. Town Board of Queensbury, 55 N.Y.2d 41, 447 N.Y.S.2d 699 (1982); Briody v. Village of Lewiston, 188 A.D.2d 1017, 591 N.Y.S.2d 1017 (4th Dep't 1992), app. den=d 81 N.Y.2d 710, 600 N.Y.S.2d 197 (1993). 19 British American Blvd Latham, NY 12110 P. 518.782.0882 www.jmt.com Prepared for: Page418