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RESOLUTION CLASSIFYING ACTION AND ESTABLISHING LEAD AGENCY TYPE I ACTION

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One-time (complete)formal_resolutionone_timeThe Town Board determines that the proposed amendments to the Town's zoning code to provide for the installation of micro hydropower facilities constitute a Type I action under SEQRA, declares itself the Lead Agency for review, and indicates that a Determination of Significance will be made when all necessary information has been received.
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2021-08-25
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2021-08-25
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Resolution text

RESOLVED

  1. the Town Board hereby determines that the proposed action is a Type I action
  2. the Town Board hereby declares itself Lead Agency for the review of this action, as it is the only involved agency
  3. a Determination of Significance will be made at such time as all reasonably necessary information has been received by the Town Board to enable it to determine whether the action will or will not have a significant effect on the environment
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  • WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Red Hook has proposed amendments to the "ZONING" Code of the Town of Red Hook to provide for the installation of micro hydropower facilities in the Town of Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York
  • WHEREAS, a Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and Coastal Assessment Form (CAF) dated August 25, 2021 was prepared for the proposed action
  • 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 and CAF the Town Board has determined that there are no other involved and/or federal agencies on this matter since no other agency has approval authority with respect to the proposed action

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2021-08-25adoptedvote: 3-0
Classify the proposed micro hydropower facilities zoning action as a Type I action and establish the Town Board as Lead Agency for SEQRA review.
moved by McKeon · seconded by Hamel
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  1. the Town Board hereby determines that the proposed action is a Type I action
  2. the Town Board hereby declares itself Lead Agency for the review of this action, as it is the only involved agency
  3. a Determination of Significance will be made at such time as all reasonably necessary information has been received by the Town Board to enable it to determine whether the action will or will not have a significant effect on the environment
Whereas
  • WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Red Hook has proposed amendments to the "ZONING" Code of the Town of Red Hook to provide for the installation of micro hydropower facilities in the Town of Red Hook, Dutchess County, New York
  • WHEREAS, a Full Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and Coastal Assessment Form (CAF) dated August 25, 2021 was prepared for the proposed action
  • 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 and CAF the Town Board has determined that there are no other involved and/or federal agencies on this matter since no other agency has approval authority with respect to the proposed action
Subject key: micro_hydropower_facilities_zoning