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Resolution Classifying Action & Establishing Lead Agency regarding Cookingham West Acquisition

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One-time (complete)formal_resolutionone_timeDetermines that the proposed acquisition of Cookingham Farm west parcels (approximately 115 acres) is a Type I action under SEQR, declares the Town Board as Lead Agency, and authorizes the Supervisor to discharge SEQR responsibilities.
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2023-05-09
Latest event
2023-05-09
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Resolution text

RESOLVED

  1. that the Town Board of the Town of Red Hook hereby determines that the proposed action is a Type I action
  2. that the Town Board hereby declares itself Lead Agency for the review of this action, as it is the only involved agency
  3. the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to discharge any other SEQR responsibilities as are required by 6 NYCRR 617 in this regard
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  • WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Red Hook is considering the potential acquisition of land and interests in land on the Cookingham Farm west of Albany Post Road (US Route 9), using funds from the Red Hook Community Preservation Fund, Red Hook Open Space Incentive Zoning Program, and potential Town financing. The purpose of the acquisition is to preserve 4 parcels of land totaling ±115 acres. The acquisitions provide community benefits including ecological, economic, and aesthetic benefits to the community as described more fully in Attachment F to this Part 1 EAF. If the acquisitions move forward, the next step will be preparation of plans for further consideration by the Town Board including additional SEQR review
  • WHEREAS, there has been prepared and submitted to the Town an Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) for the action dated May 8, 2023
  • WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the thresholds for Type I and Type II actions set forth in 6 NYCRR 617.4 and 617.5
  • WHEREAS, after examining the EAF, the Town Board has determined that there are no other involved and/or federal agencies on this matter

Lifecycle (1 event)

2023-05-09adoptedvote: 4-0
Classify action and establish lead agency regarding Cookingham West Acquisition as Type I action under SEQR.
moved by Testa · seconded by Solomon
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Resolved
  1. that the Town Board of the Town of Red Hook hereby determines that the proposed action is a Type I action
  2. that the Town Board hereby declares itself Lead Agency for the review of this action, as it is the only involved agency
  3. the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to discharge any other SEQR responsibilities as are required by 6 NYCRR 617 in this regard
Whereas
  • WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Red Hook is considering the potential acquisition of land and interests in land on the Cookingham Farm west of Albany Post Road (US Route 9), using funds from the Red Hook Community Preservation Fund, Red Hook Open Space Incentive Zoning Program, and potential Town financing. The purpose of the acquisition is to preserve 4 parcels of land totaling ±115 acres. The acquisitions provide community benefits including ecological, economic, and aesthetic benefits to the community as described more fully in Attachment F to this Part 1 EAF. If the acquisitions move forward, the next step will be preparation of plans for further consideration by the Town Board including additional SEQR review
  • WHEREAS, there has been prepared and submitted to the Town an Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) for the action dated May 8, 2023
  • WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the thresholds for Type I and Type II actions set forth in 6 NYCRR 617.4 and 617.5
  • WHEREAS, after examining the EAF, the Town Board has determined that there are no other involved and/or federal agencies on this matter
Subject key: cookingham_west_acquisition_seqr