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APPENDIX C.3 - CORRESPONDENCE
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Mr. Joseph G. Scari7.a., P.E. f Regional Design Engineer
NYS Department of Tronspoltation Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788
Dear Mr. Scarizu:
Fiscal Management 518-474-0061
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Oec.:ember 10, 200 1
t, This letter ill to reaffirm our conceptual approval of the Oceun Purkway Bikeway
, Project Alternative I·A. PiN 0006.11 provided thut our patron safety concerns to keep the ! bikeway in a clear view from the parkw~iY. to the rullest extent as possible have been
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l' Our rinnl approval will be made following review of the project us more detailed design information is provided. The agency r~els the project will be n" enhancement to the parks hy providing a recreational opportunity that will be utilized by many patmns. This project will also complement the proposed bikeway that will link tne recreation"'l facilities on the west end of Jones Dellch State Park. We feellhe projcct is consistent with and fulfills the mandates of both New York Slllte Parks nnd the New York State Department of Transportation.
We look fOlward in reviewing the detailed designs of this exciting hikewuy.
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Director of Resource Munagcment
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Ms. Margaret Reilly, Regional Director New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Long Island Region - Belmont Lake State Park P.O. Box 247 Babylon, New York 11702-0247
Section 4(f) Evaluation Coordination for the Proposed Ocean Parkway Bikeway Project in Nassau & Suffolk Counties, New York
Dear Ms. Reilly:
On behalf of the Federal Highway Administration, we are writing to confirm the information stated in your letter dated November 12, 1999 regarding your comments on the proposed Ocean Parkway Bikeway (see attached). Previous correspondence between our consultant KC Engineering and New York State Office ofParks, Recreation and Historic Preservation included detailed information and mapping on the proposed action because of its use of State Park property.
Please respond to this letter in order to confirm or dismiss the previous determination ofno harm to Jones Beach State Park, Captree State Park, and Gilgo State Park. Following Alternative I-A, the bikeway passes through Jones Beach and Captree State Park, and along the edge ofGilgo State Park. However, due to its close proximity to the bikeway, Gilgo State Park has been included as a Section 4(f) resource in addition to Jones Beach State Park and Captree State Park. In accordance with 23 CFR §771.l35, coordination with those having jurisdiction over the said properties is required.
Please provide comments within 21 days of receipt of this letter. In particular, we are requesting your concurrence that the proposed use ofthe properties under your jurisdiction "will not impair the use of the remaining park properties". This determination is necessary in order for the project to proceed under Section 4(f) of the Federal Department of Transportation Act. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Hal Tarry (631) 952-6664.
Very truly yours,
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JOSEPH G. SCARIZA, P.E. Regional Design Engineer
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Mr. Craig Siracusa Regional Director New York State Dept. of Transportation New York State Office Bldg 250 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge,~ 11788
Dear Mr. Siracusa:
This letter is to confirm our conceptual approval of the Ocean Parkway Bikeway Project, PIN 0006.11, subject to final review by this agency.
The project is consistent with the designated use of the property, and the location and design have been accomplished in a manner that will not cause harm to the property.
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Dear Frtendsp
I am asking for your assistance in my efforts to construct' a bicycle and jogging path along the north side of Ocean Parkway from the Nassau County path to Gammers Park in West Islip. My request for a feasibility study on the path was sub'!1itted to the L0.'19 Island .State Park and Recreation Commi.ssion iTlmid-JulYQ' '.' ,
The extension of this path from the Wantagh Parmvay to Gardner's Park would provide a wide, range of benefits to the people of SUffolk. COWlty. ;It would insure greater u~ilizati01l of ow' marvelous shoreline, promote healthful recreation9' and tmpro-Je our ~nvironment.
A bicycle and fogging path would give a :sedentary population in. danger of cardiovascuZar disease the means to engage in vital aerobic exercise. Those Who now enjoy riding, rwming, and rollerskating in proximity to the ocean. now often are forced to use, the', roadway, endangering themselves as well Q3 motorists. Entire families woulti. have a chance for wholesome outings. '
This path would offer a iafe route for yowlg people, 'Who do not drive.. to get to and from the beach.. It would create a productive outlet for teenagers whop too often, have unstructured time on tneir hands and would discourage the dangerous practice of hitch-hiking.
A bicycle and joggin'g p~tIt provide"s an ecologicaliY-;~~d··a.lt~~~ti"eto the automobile along ur barrier beaches for many reasons. The many Long Islanders travelling to and (rom ow' beaches
, auld not De {orced to do so by motor vehicle. using less fossil fuel, producing less polluting exhaust emissions, decreasing traffic congestion on the roads and parJ..:ing problems at beach lots and reducfng DWI accidents. Such a path could make possible many recreational ~its, such as bike, walking, and roHer-skating races, It would also gl'\:e naturalist easy access to rem9te areas to observe Wildlife.
Construction of a bicycle and jogging path 'Would provide a boost to ou.r economy. Income would certainly be generated for Long Island citizens through jobs in the building of the path and increased tourism.
I urge you to Join with me in making this idea a reality. Write or telephone those who can. make a difference. Let them know that we need their help and support now. Please contact:
Governor Mario Cuomo Senator Owen Johnson. . The State Capitol, Executive Chamber 23-24 Argyle Square Albany, NY 12224 Babylollp NY 11702 Phone: (518) 474-8390 Phone: 669-9200
Ron Foley, Regional Director Assemblyman John Cochrane Lor. State Park &: Recreation CommissIon 665 De~r Park Avenue ' Belmont Lake State Park North Babylon, NY 11703, P,O. Box 247 Phone: 422-6400 ' Babylon, NY 11702 phone: 689-1 000
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M3. Susan Gordon Ryan. Regional Director Long Island state Park Commission Belmont Lake Park, P. O. Box 247 Babylon, New York 11702
Re: Bikeway to Robert Moses state Park
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LONG ISLAND e NEW YORK 11751 FAX: (516) 224-5444
Pete McGowan, SU~l'Ylsor
Ttlomas A Isles. A.ICP. Commissioner
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N.Y.S.O.O.T. REGION 10
The Town of Islip would like to take this opportunity to express its strong support for a proposal to provide a bikeway on the bridge between Robert Moses and Captree state Parks.
The vista from L~is bridge offers a breathtaking view which would be enhanced by bicycle use. The spectacular success of the Newsday Bike-a-thon where over 18,000 bicyclists use the bridge is an experience, which in our opinion, should become permanent. The long standing success of the Wantagh Parkway Bikeway tor ones Beach is a similar example of the appeal bicycle access to the ocean has or Long Islanders. We also feel that providing access for bicycles on the
Robert Moses Causeway between captree Island and West Islip would be appropriate. With the increased use of bicycles by all ages of the population, such a link extending from Montauk Highway, already a well used road for bicycle clubs and individuals, would all a priceless recreational amenity to our region.
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~RKS. RECREATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE May 17, 1995 Mr. Ed Petrou ., Regional Director NYSDOT State Office Bldg., 6th Floor Veterans Memoria! Highway
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I Dear Mr. Petrou:
Please allow me, on behalf of all cycling enthusiasts in Suffolk County, to express my· support for the construction ofa bike trail along Ocean Parkway, from Captree State Park to the Wantagh Parkway.
I have been informed that rehabilitative construction has already commenced on a similar path along the Robert Moses Parkway, terminating at Captree. Likewise, I understand a cycling path currently exists along the Wantagh Parkway, terminating at Ocean Parkway. This additional route I beleive would prove a perfect complement to the existing paths. In addition to making the ocean beaches more accessible to our non-motoring public, such a route might lure cyclers from other areas to Long Island, thus increasing tourism and its related revenues.
Judgmg from a review of recent amendments to the Surface Transportation Program (STP) dated April 17th., it is obvious that the Department is committed to several cycling projects, both of a safety and a\';cess nature, in the near future.
While I am cognizant of the limited funds which may be available for Departmental projects following the iidoption of a state budget, it would be appreciated if this idea could be considered by the Department and its affiliated advisory committees.
I thank you in advance for your time and consideration in this matter.
AL' ~Steve Levy
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The Long Jralllnli Ro;1.ion of tb~ NlW York (Statal Office of Parka, ReerlMtlo£'1 a.nCl HUt.cric ll:1raArvaU= ia; !B1l favoX' of e:rtanc11ft9 t:h" 'U'Ultllgb B1cycle Path· to 'the JonslS Baaoh !agt;sathhou8e tor tha tollo~i~ ~80n§:
Thie propQQ&l vau14 prov!dm bicyc11.t. and inlinG sta~ vlth ~lrect accellil to the oceanfront and would QtfeT • IUIl!rd.. nqful alternative to llIatorized traffic to Jon•• 8eachD In order to llMAJc:4 tb1. ~1IlU1bl." '" would ba". 1;0 route bicycle trattle in such a VBy a~ ~ provent ~ oGnfl1ct viCh the qu.~s of theater pat:.ron~ on ceme-~ -.nln;s at tb. JoJ1,Ul Boillch Tha&ter I thl~ could be acc~ll.he4 ~ prov14inV a bicycle 1.ne along ths sa.t periB8ter of ri~14. faA and .5, which would rm5ul~ 1~ th~ IOES af IPproxiDatSlr 32 parkin, epaCGaa in 1ield '5. Te lIi\ue it: safes tenoinq ahou d be 1natalled to pr8teet user. fraa v&hicul&~ t.raffic in boU f1.1u. We woulcs al.e IW-a to IJUbd.ivi.<1e tb3 pavOJl&Jl~ 811::-f80. in tho twmel b8naat:b Ooean parkway to prevent danq"rou- confl!o~& with p.cl••tria.n.. "lnally, ow. would need 'to previa. a bicycle oorral neer tho Baat aat~e ~ prav.n~ bicycle. rro. entering tho boardwalk durin; tha period of hQaVy umaqo by padastr1an. CApril through Sept.-bQr). .
The Lonv IAJ1&~ Reqlon ira QPi)osed to tho Ooaan Parkvay B!l;ycla ]Path Bxtan8ion froa Jones .Boaoh Sta~ PArk to C4pt..rG$ stat. Park. Th11!1 propo8al haG been disca••ad several t.iJli\llU8 in the past, VOUid be attraativ~ to Dany pobentjal u.or~. but im trau9ht,w~th coaplicaeionu inclu~inql
&0 -'Th* tli\ould." of OeMi') Piu'k\iay ar~ Qtramely narrow mt oert&in point:B aM do not a1:ford JrOOI!. tor 11 l.3) ... toot U'fidl1ll p81th (the standard used by DOT to IlCCOClmOdate b1oycllNl. inlincla IJbtl3rlS .and pea.atrianm). 'l'he Ijouth mb.cu.laer haa })elm underm!n6d !il
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lb. If ~ path were ~mr&l0p6& 4ilOXl9 tbtl' north ~howd.r~ ~1CYC11.t~ ~111 .t~t to orc•• OCean ParkWay'. ian•• to acce&~ ~ oceanfront~ With tr.tt1c in L~ 4 to , lane~ routinely Mavin\} Ai: 55 w lSS Jlilo. per hour. thi~ vould ~ a IJ.bly flatoel seeident ~&1t~ to happen.
e. ~ ~Qllrt ifoees C1l\'ilsevaI/oc~ hrkwilly !r'ltercluln9~ ~fmtiy .'tand&; lUi ~ barrisr t.o b ayolo trAffio attempting to nach oaptrG4i frOB wut of the mtorohange. Th. underplu.Baftor<Ae DO %"OOJi tor a bicycle lane tc 1M provld8d' going DV<ilIr thQ top of the ~ahanqe wOUld cnt.aU orodlfibu; ••verllll 1.&1\.5 of ~. OIIW1eIlll'AY, W1ah ara vary May11y t.re.Y*led i;c and from· Robart HoseD Sta~~ Park ~roa K~y ~o 8~p~@rQ the ~&am p~r~od lik@ly to b@ favored ~y ~1eyc11~t3.
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d. A@B1mlinq that 1111 @f thlG ohst:eol4.l1fil ouU1nl6ld &:1.bovt\) crowd. be overcQlIl* &mteI .. pmth could bGl OMl0t.ruete.d to ~ptr.4!l state Park .l~ oceBn ParltVay, bicycli.t.ts will.••u a mcr~ proten:$d dGlltination~ n4I1Uly aobert Mo••• itat. Park/tlre Island,. At pre.ent" the Fin I.land Inlet "pan i1.ttorcU no Ate 1;Ja1ll~e fer b1cyc:U.8t. egt.nr or pe.d.Gatr1aM. Any 8uch &edification illJ likely to 1nV01V~ a eantilGverod arranq_BBnt wh10h ~ill be veryexpGnsiyc. Winds acroaa tha span oooaaioftally poso ~ ha~~rd to veh1cltUl r they VDU1d ba far IIOrG dan~.roUl. to bioycliDt.8lI. It this abst~e1. could be safely ev~roo.e, W$ would need to as~ Q Mf'lii path to lin ooM.nfrcmt hrBl1nal pc1ftt and only 1I"ielt8 • ~ oftera e tunnel ~ne.th th@ park read to allo~ -for ~Ce eroQ$i~ of the int.rior pazk roadways.
Ill. il'inally Ir ~lIIrG is t:.hG hazaN po_ad. by vind~ uon9 ocaan Parkway. Dur11'lq Puily Bioyc18 Day 1n the rall af 1989" thouaandG ot bicycliat8 flocked to Jones Beach to ride Ooaan Perkuay'. llllnaa to C1aptra. wbU~ the lana. ven! closed to all mator1aec2 traffic tor the oCCJ.agion. tib.t t:.h.t. axperieneed..6I1anatratctd va. that uny ~opl. un4enat.i-.ted the Gtamina nuJU1red t:~ ride ~at dille.nee Ind they bec;;ama .traMaa "10"9' Ocoan PllrkVay be~VMn Jonell Beach aM Capt.ree. u: this route w~re opened to bicycle traffic (a1th$r on 8 developed ~lk. path or alQn9 tb. parkwAy road EurtaCG). provision would na&d to bQ ma48 ~or aid ltation. (with ~ilat f.oilit1es. potablG vater v ~nd & working phon. to susmon ~ency amsi.tancG) alonq the 12 ailee .eaparatinq the two parks to aS8i.~ biayolist~ Yho are unabl~ to continue or inju~ th~~lvGS enrout~.
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Mr. Edward Petrou, Regional Director New York State Department of Transportation State Office Building - - Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, New York 11788
Dear Director Petrou:
I am writing on behalf of thousands of constituents, to urge the State of New York to include a bicycle lane on the Robert Moses Causeway,
The reconstruction of the causeway's span over the Great South Bay provides New York with a perfect, cost efficient opportunity to provide a magnificent enhancement to our transportation and parks systems. Tens of thousands of cyclists from senior citizens to children would welcome the opportunity to bike across the Bay to the State and Town parks. Bicycling and Roller Blading continue to grow in popularity as more people appreciate the value of exercise, sport and recreation. For as long as I can remember. constituents have wondered why the Wantagh Parkway possesses a bike path leading to the ocean beaches, but the Moses Causeway does not.
A bike lane will ease motor traffic, reduce pollution, contribute to improved public health, and promote public confidence for govenunent initiatives.
Accordingly, I urge the State to construct a bicycle lane from 27A to our and along our ocean beaches as part of the Robert Moses Causeway reconstruction.
Please keep me info~ed on this important issue.
Sincerely,
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NEW VORK STATE ~ Margaret P. Reilly, Regional Director "'
November 3, 1997
Mr. Dave Glass Regional Bicycle Coordinator New York State Department of Transportation State Office Building 250 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788-5518
Dear Mr. Glass:
After reviewing the documentation sent to us concerning the possible construction of a bicycle path along the Robert Moses Causeway, we offer the follov..ring comments for your consideration:
1) We believe that such a facility is definitely needed and should be constructed. It should run from the Long Island mainland to the interior of Robert Moses State Park. Although this will be more expensive than tenninating the path at Captree State Park, there will likely be a bicycle accident on the Fire Island Inlet Bridge unless provisions are made for the safe passage of bicycle traffic over that structure, since most bicyclists will want to make the beachfront at Robert Moses their ultimate destination.
2) We favor cantilevering the bicycle path off both the Robert Moses Causeway Bridge and Fire Island Inlet Bridge, rather than encroaching on existing motor vehicle lanes to provide for bicycle traffic. Where the shoulders of the road provide more space, we recommend installing the paved bicycle lane(s) away from the motor vehicle lanes and along the brush line with an appropriate guide rail separating bicycle traffic from motor vehicles ..
Although we recognize that design and construction of a bicycle path in line with the recommendations above will result in significant expense, we are convinced that this is the only way to provide for a reasonable margin of safety while, at the same time, addressing- the fact that most bicyclists will choose Robert Moses State Park, not Captree, as their destination. We do not believe that shuttle service from Captree to Robert Moses will deter some bicyclists from
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attempting to cross the Fire Island Inlet Bridge once they arrive at Captree; if we do not make provision for a safe bicycle passage across the inlet span, we believe that a serious accident on the span is all but inevitable given the history of motor vehicle accidents at that location.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Neil Rosenberg, our Director of Engineering, at (516) 669-1000, Ep. 250.
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~ .. the New York State De. way from Union Boule PuschlUo, features of the at appropriate locations. -The project is expected
bikepaths ~re con vard to the Robert Moses that constructlOl
_ rst partment of Transporla. Wantagh State Parkway to begin In the fall ofState Park. pected to begtn'tJ ffi lion (DOT) will be recon· "Long Island offers Path project will Include "The DOT is also pro 2000 and be completed summer of 2001widening the path to 13~ ! structlng and upgrading some of the most scenic posing to Install a tunnel In the fall of 2001. If the completed by tI-:feet, relimlng of traffic~ :the eXisting path along paths Irl the state prOVid under Stewart Avenue, a Ocean Parkway and mer of 2002."
r'\ . fh the Wantagh State Park ing access to numerous signals as reqUired, sign pedestrian bridge nearing and pavement mark~ IIJ way from Cedar Park to communities and parks Beltagh Avenue, and aings, gUide rails and-..:::: ~ the Long Island Ex. barrier and fence at theincluding Jones Beach," concrete barriers im{[\ 5l pressway to meet current Senator Fuschillo said. under-brid~ecrosstngs
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Neil Ackerson and I received the attached aerial photocopy of Captree state Park. We met with Neil Rosenberg and discussed the possibility of extending the existing parking field to the west for both the purposes of a bicycle corral, bus transfer station, and additional parking for the boat launching ramp.
The attached photocopy shows the approximate outline of this area, leaving a secure area for our existing maintenance yard while allowing east/west traffic to flow into the newly constructed area, and a walkway to allow those people who may be parking in the area access to the boat launching ramp.
Thank you once again for the opportunity to discuss the future design of the bicycle paths and possible parking facility.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of us.
Sincerely,
J/~g/~ Frank J. Kollar Director
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December 4, 1998 DEC 7 1998
Ms. Jean Petrusiak New York State Dept. ofEnvironmental Conservation ISITE BLAUVELTQD
Wildlife Resources Center 700 Troy-Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12110-2400
RE: Ocean Parkway Bikeway, Wantagh State Parkway to Robert Moses Parkway, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Long Island.
Dear Ms. Petrusiak,
Site Blauvelt has been retained by the New York State Department ofTransportation to complete an Expanded Project Proposal for the above referenced project. K.c. Engineering is assisting Site Blauvelt with the environmental research. The objective of the project is to design and construct a bikeway between the Wantagh Parkway and the Robert Moses Causeway. This will provide a continuation of the existing bikeway at Wantagh State Parkway and connect the Captree and Jones Beach State Park systems. Attached are copies of the project location and topographic maps.
We would appreciate your review of the Significant Habitat Program and Natural Heritage Program Files for any occurrences ofendangered, threatened, or special concern wildl ife species, rare plants, and critical or unique habitat areas that have been recorded on or in close proximity to the project site. We understand that the absence ofdata does not necessarily mean that rare species or habitats do not exist, and that this information wi II not be a substitute for site-specific surveys.
A prompt response would be greatly appreciated. Thank you kindly for your assistance. If you should need any additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
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December 15, 1998
Mark Sternberg K C Engineering 370 Seventh Ave, Suite 1705 New York, NY 10001
Dear Mr. Sternberg:
We have reviewed the New York Natural Heritage Program files with respect to your recent request for biological information concerning the proposed Ocean Parkway Bikeway, Wantagh State Parkway to Robert Moses Parkway, area as indicated on your enclosed maps, located in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Long Island.
Enclosed is a computer printout covering the area you requested to be reviewed by our staff. The information contained in this report is considered sensitive and may not be released to the public without permission from the New York Natural Heritage Program.
Your project location is within, or adjacent to, a designated Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat. This habitat is part ofNew York State's Coastal Management Program (CMP), which is administered by the NYS Department of State (DOS). Projects which may impact the habitat are reviewed by DOS for consistency with the CMP. For more information regarding this designated habitat and applicable consistency review requirements, please contact:
Greg Capobianco or Steven C. Resler - (518) 474-6000 NYS Department of State Division ofCoastal Resources and Waterfront Revitalization 162 Washington Avenue, Albany; Ny 12231
Our files are continually growing as new habitats and occurrences ofrare species and communities are discovered. In most cases, site-specific or comprehensive surveys for plant and animal occurrences have not been conducted. For these reasons, we can only provide data which have been assembled from our files. We cannot provide a definitive statement on the presence or absence of species, habitats or natural corrununities. This information should not be substituted for on-site surveys that may be required for environmental assessment.
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If this proposed project is stiil active one year from now we recommend that you contact us again so that we can update this response.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONDUCT seOPING AND PREPARE A DRAFT RIB
DETER.MINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE
Date February 17, 1999
This notice is issued pursuant to Chapt.~r 114 (Town of Babylon Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Unified Code of Ordinances and Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law •
. The Town Board, as lead agency. has determined that the proposed action
described below may have a significant effect on the environment and thid a Draft ~nmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be prepared. A Draft Scope for the r-'\ preparation of the EIS has been completed. Comments on the Draft Scope will be
accepted by the contact person until March 12. 1999.
Name of Action: Parking lot expansion and property transfer to Oak Beach Inn.
SEQR STATUS: Type I Action
Description at Action: Pursuant to a stipulation of settlement p the Town proposes to construct a 1.:1 acre parking lot addition to the existing Oak Beach parking lot complete with stormwater drainage structures and landscaping. The project will also include the re-opening of the east and west Ocean Parkway access mmps.
Locat1on~ sIs Ocean Parkway~ 6,200' w/o Robert Moses Causeway, Oak Beach, Suffolk County, New York.
Depall'tmenf of Environmental Control Ronald C. Klunener, Commill8ioner
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Reasons Supportmg ThfB Determination: It h.aB been determined that this action may result in significant adverse impacts to water resources, ecology, land use, transportation and parking, aesthetic and cultural resou.rces, and coastal zone1, management consistency.
For Further Information:
Contact Person: Brian Zitani, Project Manager
Address: Town of Babylon Department of Environmental Control 281 Phelps Lane North Babylon D N. Y. 11703
Telephone Number: (516)-422-7640
A Copy of TWa Nodes Sent to:
Environmental Notice Bulletin Thomas B Lyons, NYSPRHP0
Donald Rettaliata, NYSPRHP Ray E. Cowen, NYSDEC Donald. Anselona, Oak Beach Civic Association Gus Coletti D Oak Island Beach Association 'rheresa Elkowitz, Freudenthal & Elkowitz Consulting Group
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COMMISSIONER GEORGE: E. PATAKI
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September 9, 1999
Ms. Ruth Pierpont, Director NYS Office ofParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Historic Preservation Field Service Bureau Peebles Island, P.O. Box 189 Waterford, New York 12188-0189
RE: PIN 0006.11 Ocean Parkway Bikeway WSP to Captree State Park Nassau and Suffolk County
Dear Ms. Pierpont:
The above referenced project, as described in the attached design repo~, proposes to construct a bikeway running parallel to Ocean Parkway from the Jones Beach Bath House to the Captree State Park. On May 6, 1999, NYSDOT Region 10 met with the OPRHP Long Island Regional staff who supported the project. This project is the first of several projects NYSDOT Region 10 anticipates progressing on Long Island National Register eligible Parkways.
NYSDOT requested that we setup a meeting with your office to discuss this project and the integration of bikeways into the National Register parkway system. We plan to contact Julian Adams this week to set up a meeting in late September.
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This letter is to confirm our conceptual approval of the Ocean Parkway Bikeway Project, PIN 0006.11, subject to final review by this agency.
The project is consistent with the designated use of the property, and the location and design have been accomplished in a manner that will not cause harm to the property.
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This letter is to confirm our approval of the Ocean Parkway Bikeway project, PIN 0006.11. The project is consistent with the designated use of the property, and the location and design have been accomplished in a manner that will not cause harm to the property.
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Mr .•1ohn R. neck Design Project Leader Hegion 10 New York State Department of Transportation State Office Building Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, N. Y. 11788
Deal' Mr. Beck:
Please he advised that the TaWil of B~bylon supports the concp-pt of a proposed bike path to be constructed along Ocean Parkway. Permission to utilize Town facilities at Gilgo and Cedar Beach will be fm·thcoming once we tire advised of· all the details relating to this project.
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December 4, 2001
Mr. Mark Sternberg General Manager K.C. Engineering, P.C. 370 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1705 New York, NY 10001
Dear Mr. Sternberg:
This responds to your letter ofNo~ember 7, 2001, requesting updated infonnation on Federally listed or proposed species for the Ocean Parkway Bikeway Project in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York. We previously provided comments to your office on this project in our September 14, 1999, letter.
As'mentioned in our September 14lh letter, the piping plover (Charadrius melodus) and seabeach amaranth (AmaTcmthus pumilus), both Federally listed threatened species, are known to occur in the vicinity ofthe proposed project area. The project's environmental documents should, therefore, include an evaluation of the potential direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of specific project-related activities on the piping plover and seabeach amaranth or their habitats, and include appropriate measures1 ifnecessary, to protect these species and their habitats. This information should be forwarded to this office and it will be used to evaluate potential impacts on the piping plo~er and seabeach amaranth or their habita4 and to determine the need for further consultation pursuant to Section 7 ofthe Endangered Species Act (87 Stat. 884, as amended: 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
Except for the piping plover, seabeach amaranth, and occasional transient individuals, no other Federally listed,or proposed endangered or threatened species under our jurisdiction are known. to exist in the project impact area. In addition, no habitat in the project impact area is currently designated or proposed "critical habitat" in accordance with the provisions of the Endangered Species Act. Should project plans change., or ifadditional information on listed or proposed species becomes available, this determination may be reconsidered, .An updated compilation of Federally listed and proposed endangered and threatened species in New York is enclosed for your information.
The above comments pertaining to endangered species under our jurisdiction are provided pursuant to the Endangered Species Act. This response does not preclude additional Service comments under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act or other legislation.
The black rail (Lateral/usjamaicensis) is known to also occur in the project area. This species is considered a species ofconcern (formerly known as Category 2 Candidate species) by the
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and its status is being monitored throughout much of its range. Species of concern do not receive substantive or procedural protection under the Endangered Species Act; however, the Service does encourage Federal agencies and other appropriate parties to c0nsider this species in the planning process. The common tern ~terna hirundo) is also known to occur in the project area, but is only considered a species of concern by the Service in the Great Lakes region.
Federally listed enda.ngered and threatened marine species may be found near the project area. These species are under the jurisdiction of the National Marine Fisheries Service. You should contact Mr. Stanley Gorski, Habitat and Protected Resources Division, Area Coordinator, National Marine Fisheries Service, James 1. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory, 74 Magnxder Road, Highlands, NJ 07732, fOT additional infonnation (telephone: [908] 872-3037, FAX: [908] 872-3077).
The State ofNew York also lists the piping plover as endangered, the conunon tern as threatened, and the black nul as a species ofconeem Project plans should also be coordinated with the New York State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation (State). The State c:ontact for these species is Mr. Bob Miller; Endangered Species Unit, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233 (telephone: [518J 402-8859).
FOT additional infonnation On fish and wildlife resources or State-listed species, we suggest you contact the appropriate New York State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation regional office(s) as shown on the enclosed map, and:
. New York State Department ofEnvironmental Conservation New York Natural Heritage Program lnfonnation Services
625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233
(518) 402-8935
We continue to remind you of the need to determine the presence ofwetlands in the project area. While National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps are reasonably accurate, they should not be used in lieu offield surveys for detennining the presence ofwetlands or delineating wetland boundaries for Federal regUlatory purposes. Copies of specific NWI maps can still be obtained from:
Cornell Institute for Resource Infonnation Systems 302 Rice Hall
Comell University Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-4864
Work in certain waters and wetlands of the United States may require a permit from the U.S. Anny Corps ofEngineers (Corps). Ifa pennit is required, in reviewing the application pursuant to the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Service may concur, with or without stipulations.. or recommend denial of the permit depending upon the potential adverse impacts on fish and wildlife resources associated with project implementation. The need for a Corps permit may be determined by contacting the appropriate Corps office(s) as shown on the enclosed map.
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Ifyou require additional information please contact Robyn Niver at (607) 753-9334.
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David A Stilwell Field Supervisor
Enclosures
cc: NYSDEC. Long Island City, NY (Environmental Permits) NYSDEC, Albany, NY (Endangered Species; Attn: B. Miller) NYSDEC~ Albany. NY (Natural Heritage Program) NMFS, Highlands, NJ (Attn: S. Gorski) NMFS, Milford, CT (Attn: M. Ludwig) COE, New York, NY
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') '-./ FEDERALLY LISTED AND PROPOSED ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES .J IN NEW YORK
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J Common Naznt,; Scientific 'Name Status Distribution
1 FISHES I Sturgeon, shortnose* Acipenser hrevirostrum E Hudson River & other Atlantic
coastal rivers
1 @PTILES
Turtle, bog Clemmys muhlenbergii T Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Genesee, Orange, Oswego,
1 Putnam, Seneca, Sullivan, Ulster, WaytJJ3. and Westchester J Counties
Turtle, green* Chelonia mydas T Oceanic summer visitor coastal waters
Turtle, hawksbill* Eretmochelys imbricata E Oceanic summer visitor coastal waters
Turtle, leatherback'" Dennochelys coriacea E Oceanic summer resident coastal waters
Turtl~loggerhead* Caretta caretta T Oceanic summer resident coastal waters
Turtle, Atlantic Lepidochelys kempii E Oceanic summer resident ridIey* coastal waters
BIRDS Eagle, bald Haliaeetus leucocepha11l.S T Entire state Plover, piping Charadrius melodus E Great Lakes Watershed
Critical Habitat - Eastern Lake Ontario shoreline from Salmon River (Oswego County) to Stony Point (Jefferson County)
T Remainder ofcoastal New York Tern, roseate Sterna dougallii dougallit E Southeastern coastal portions of
state
MAMlv!ALS Bat, Indiana Myotis soda/is E Entire state Cougar, eastern Felis con.color couguar E Entire state - probably extinct Whale, blue· Balaenoptera musculus E Oceanic Whale, finback* Balaenoptera physaJus E Oceanic Whale, humpback* Megaptera novaeangliae E Oceanic Whale, right* Eubalaena glacialis E Oceanic Whale, sei* Balaenoptera borealis E Oceanic Whale, spenn.* Physeter catodon E Oceanic
'" Except for sea twtle nesting habitat, priucipal :responS1.0ility for these species is vested with the National Marine Fisheries Service.
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'"" FEDERALLY LISTED AND PROPOSED ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES
Common. Name
MOllUSKS Snail, Chittenango
ovate amber Mussel1 dwarfwedge
BlITTERFLlES Butterfly, Kamer
blue
PLANTS Monk.shoo~ northern '. wild
Pogonia, small whorled Swamp pink
Gerardia, sandplain Fe~ American
hart's-tongue Orchi~ eastern prairie fringed
Bulrush, . northeastern Roseroo~ Leedy's
Amaranth, seabeach Goldenrod, Houghton's
IN NEW YORK (Cont'd)
Scientific Name Status
Succinea chittenangoensis T
AJasmidorda heterodon. E
Lycaeides melissa samuelis E
Aconitum noveboracense T
!sotria mede%ides T Helonias bullata T
Aga/inis acuta E AspleniuTTlsco/opendrium T
var. americana PIatanthera leucophea T
SCirpus Clllcistrochaetus E
Sedum integrifolium ssp. T Leedyi
Amaranthuspumilus T Solidago houghtonU T
Distnb!ltion
Madison County
Orange County -lower Neversink River
Delaware and Sullivan Counties Delaware River
Albany, Saratoga, Warren, and Schenectady Counties
Ulster, Sullivan, and Delaware Counties
Entire state Staten Island - presumed extirpated
Nassau and Suffolk Counties Onondaga. and Madison
Counties Not relocated in New York
Not relocated in New York
West shore ofSeneca Lake
Atlantic coastal plain beaches Genesee County
E=endangered To::threatened P=proposed
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