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August 2013

HALLETTS POINT REZONING

Lead Agency:City Planning Commission, City of New York

Amanda M. Burden, FAICP, Chair

Final Environmental Impact Statement CEQR No. : 09DCP084Q

HALLETTS POINT REZONING FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (FEIS)

Project Location: Community District 1 Borough of Queens

CEQR No: 09DCP084Q

Type of Action: Type 1

ULURP Nos: 090484ZMQ N090488ZCQ N090485ZRQ 130244ZSQ 090486ZSQ N130245ZAQ N090487ZAQ N130246ZAQ

Lead Agency: City Planning Commission, City of New York

Lead Agency Contact: Robert Dobruskin, Director Department of City Planning—Environmental Assessment and Review Division

Applicant: Halletts A Development Company, LLC

Prepared by: AKRF, Inc. 440 Park Avenue South, 7th Floor New York, NY 10016

VHB Two Penn Plaza Suite 2602 New York, NY 10121

Lend Lease (US) Construction LBM, Inc. 200 Park Avenue, 9th Floor New York, NY 10166

James Corner Field Operations 475 Tenth Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10018

Cozen O’Connor 277 Park Avenue New York, NY 10172

Studio V Architects 44 East 32nd Street New York, NY 10016

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc. 21 Penn Plaza 360 West 31st Street, 8th Floor New York, NY 10001

WSP ▪ Flack + Kurtz 512 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10018

Acceptance Date: August 9, 2013

The FEIS is available for review on the website of the Department of City Planning: http://www.nyc.gov/dcp.

http://www.nyc.gov/dcp

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Table of Contents

Foreword .................................................................................................................................... F-1

Executive Summary .................................................................................................................. S-1

Chapter 1: Project Description ................................................................................................. 1-1 Development Program ......................................................................................................... 1-3 Publicly Accessible Open Space and Waterfront Esplanade .............................................. 1-6 Infrastructure Improvements and Stormwater Management ............................................... 1-6 NYCHA Rezoning Area ...................................................................................................... 1-7 Road Network Improvements ............................................................................................. 1-8 Transit Service Improvements............................................................................................. 1-8 Sustainability and Sea Level Rise Resilience Measures ..................................................... 1-8 Modifications to the NYCHA Astoria Houses Central Boiler Plant Exhaust ..................... 1-9 Zoning Map Changes .......................................................................................................... 1-9 Zoning Text Amendments ................................................................................................. 1-10 LSGD Bulk Modification Special Permits ........................................................................ 1-10 Waterfront Special Permits ............................................................................................... 1-11 Waterfront Authorizations and Certifications ................................................................... 1-11 Mapping Actions ............................................................................................................... 1-11 Actions Not Subject to ULURP ........................................................................................ 1-12 Other Actions .................................................................................................................... 1-13 Restrictive Declaration ...................................................................................................... 1-14

Chapter 2: Analytical Framework ........................................................................................... 2-1 A. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 2-1 B. Environmental Review and ULURP ................................................................................ 2-1

Environmental Review ........................................................................................................ 2-2 ULURP ................................................................................................................................ 2-3

C. Framework for Analysis ................................................................................................... 2-3 D. Study Areas ...................................................................................................................... 2-4 E. Analysis Year ................................................................................................................... 2-4 F. Defining Baseline Conditions .......................................................................................... 2-4

Existing Conditions ............................................................................................................. 2-4 The Future Without the Proposed Project ........................................................................... 2-5

G. Defining the Project for Analysis ..................................................................................... 2-8 Conceptual Analysis of the Proposed Zoning Text Amendments ....................................... 2-9

H. Determining Impact Significance................................................................................... 2-12 I. Mitigation ....................................................................................................................... 2-12 J. Alternatives .................................................................................................................... 2-12

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Chapter 3: Land Use, Zoning, and Public Policy ................................................................... 3-1 A. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3-1

Principal Conclusions ......................................................................................................... 3-1 B. Methodology .................................................................................................................... 3-2 C. Development History ....................................................................................................... 3-2 D. Existing Conditions ......................................................................................................... 3-3

Land Use ............................................................................................................................. 3-3 Zoning ................................................................................................................................. 3-6 Public Policy ....................................................................................................................... 3-8

E. The Future Without the Proposed Project...................................................................... 3-11 Land Use ........................................................................................................................... 3-11 Zoning ............................................................................................................................... 3-12 Public Policy ..................................................................................................................... 3-13

F. Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project ..................................................................... 3-13 Land Use ........................................................................................................................... 3-13 Zoning ............................................................................................................................... 3-15 Public Policy ..................................................................................................................... 3-18

G. Waterfront Revitalization Program ................................................................................ 3-20 Consistency of Proposed Project With the Waterfront Revitalization Program Policies ........................................................................................ 3-20

Chapter 4: Socioeconomic Conditions ..................................................................................... 4-1 A. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 4-1

Principal Conclusions ......................................................................................................... 4-1 B. Methodology .................................................................................................................... 4-4

Background ......................................................................................................................... 4-4 Determining Whether A Socioeconomic Assessment Is Appropriate ................................ 4-5 Analysis Format .................................................................................................................. 4-6 Study Area Definition ......................................................................................................... 4-7 Data Sources ....................................................................................................................... 4-7

C. Preliminary Assessment .................................................................................................. 4-8 Indirect Residential Displacement ...................................................................................... 4-8 Indirect Business Displacement ........................................................................................ 4-10

D. Detailed Analysis of Indirect Residential Displacement ............................................... 4-14 Existing Conditions .......................................................................................................... 4-14 The Future Without the Proposed Project ......................................................................... 4-28 Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project ........................................................................ 4-29

Chapter 5: Community Facilities ............................................................................................. 5-1 A. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 5-1

Principal Conclusions ......................................................................................................... 5-1 B. Preliminary Screening ..................................................................................................... 5-3

Direct Effects ...................................................................................................................... 5-3 Indirect Effects .................................................................................................................... 5-4

C. Indirect Effects On Public Elementary, Intermediate, and High Schools ........................ 5-5 Methodology ....................................................................................................................... 5-5 Existing Conditions ............................................................................................................ 5-6 The Future Without the Proposed Project ........................................................................... 5-8 Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project ........................................................................ 5-11

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D. Indirect Effects On Libraries .......................................................................................... 5-13 Methodology ..................................................................................................................... 5-13 Existing Conditions ........................................................................................................... 5-13 The Future Without the Proposed Project ......................................................................... 5-14 Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project ........................................................................ 5-15

E. Child Care Centers ......................................................................................................... 5-16 Methodology ..................................................................................................................... 5-16 Existing Conditions ........................................................................................................... 5-17 The Future Without the Proposed Project ......................................................................... 5-17 Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project ......................................................................... 5-18

Chapter 6: Open Space .............................................................................................................. 6-1 A. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 6-1

Principal Conclusions .......................................................................................................... 6-1 B. Methodology .................................................................................................................... 6-2

Direct Effects Analysis ........................................................................................................ 6-2 Indirect Effects Analysis ..................................................................................................... 6-3 Study Area ........................................................................................................................... 6-3 Inventory of Open Space Resources ................................................................................... 6-4 Adequacy of Open Space Resources ................................................................................... 6-4

C. Existing Conditions .......................................................................................................... 6-5 Study Area Population ........................................................................................................ 6-5 Study Area Open Spaces ..................................................................................................... 6-6 Adequacy of Open Space Resources ................................................................................... 6-9

D. The Future Without the Proposed Project ........................................................................ 6-9 Study Area Population ........................................................................................................ 6-9 Study Area Open Spaces ................................................................................................... 6-10 Adequacy of Open Space Resources ................................................................................. 6-10

E. Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project ...................................................................... 6-11 Direct Effects..................................................................................................................... 6-11 Study Area Population ...................................................................................................... 6-12 Study Area Open Spaces ................................................................................................... 6-12 Adequacy of Open Space Resources ................................................................................. 6-12 Impact Significance ........................................................................................................... 6-14

Chapter 7: Shadows ................................................................................................................... 7-1 A. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 7-1

Principal Conclusions .......................................................................................................... 7-1 B. Definitions and Methodology .......................................................................................... 7-1

Definitions ........................................................................................................................... 7-1 Methodology ....................................................................................................................... 7-2

C. Preliminary Screening Assessment .................................................................................. 7-3 Tier 1 Screening Assessment .............................................................................................. 7-3 Tier 2 Screening Assessment .............................................................................................. 7-3 Tier 3 Screening Assessment .............................................................................................. 7-4 Resources of Concern .......................................................................................................... 7-5

D. Detailed Shadow Analysis ............................................................................................... 7-6 E. Conclusions .................................................................................................................... 7-10


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Hallet’s Cove Esplanade ................................................................................................... 7-10 Halletts Point Playground ................................................................................................. 7-10 Whitey Ford Field ............................................................................................................. 7-10 NYCHA Astoria Houses Campus Open Spaces ............................................................... 7-11 East River .......................................................................................................................... 7-11

Chapter 8: Historic and Cultural Resources .......................................................................... 8-1 A. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 8-1

Principal Conclusions ......................................................................................................... 8-1 B. Methodology .................................................................................................................... 8-1 C. Development History ....................................................................................................... 8-2 D. Existing Conditions ......................................................................................................... 8-3

Archaeological Resources................................................................................................... 8-3 Architectural Resources ...................................................................................................... 8-3

E. The Future Without the Proposed Project........................................................................ 8-4 F. Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project ....................................................................... 8-5

Archaeological Resources................................................................................................... 8-5 Architectural Resources ...................................................................................................... 8-5

Chapter 9: Urban Design and Visual Resources .................................................................... 9-1 A. Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 9-1

Principal Conclusions ......................................................................................................... 9-1 B. Methodology .................................................................................................................... 9-2

Preliminary Assessment ...................................................................................................... 9-3 C. Existing Conditions ......................................................................................................... 9-4

Project Site .......................................................................................................................... 9-4 Study Area .......................................................................................................................... 9-6

D. The Future Without the Proposed Project...................................................................... 9-11 Project Site ........................................................................................................................ 9-11 Study Area ........................................................................................................................ 9-11

E. Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project ..................................................................... 9-11 Project Site ........................................................................................................................ 9-11 Study Area ........................................................................................................................ 9-16

Chapter 10: Natural Resources .............................................................................................. 10-1 A. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 10-1

Principal Conclusions ....................................................................................................... 10-1 B. Methodology .................................................................................................................. 10-2

Study Area ........................................................................................................................ 10-2 Existing Conditions .......................................................................................................... 10-2 Potential Impacts of the Proposed Project ........................................................................ 10-3

C. Regulatory Context ........................................................................................................ 10-3 Federal .............................................................................................................................. 10-4 State .................................................................................................................................. 10-5 Local Regulations ............................................................................................................. 10-6

D. Existing Conditions ....................................................................................................... 10-6 Groundwater ..................................................................................................................... 10-6 Floodplains ....................................................................................................................... 10-6 Wetlands ........................................................................................................................... 10-7

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Water Quality .................................................................................................................... 10-8 Aquatic Biota..................................................................................................................... 10-8 Terrestrial Ecological Communities and Vegetation ........................................................ 10-9 Wildlife............................................................................................................................ 10-10 Threatened, Endangered, and Special Concern Species and Significant Habitat Areas.......................................................................................... 10-12

E. The Future Without the Proposed Project .................................................................... 10-13 Groundwater and Floodplain ........................................................................................... 10-13 Water Quality and Aquatic Biota .................................................................................... 10-13 Terrestrial Ecological Communities, Vegetation, and Wildlife ...................................... 10-14

F. Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project .................................................................... 10-14 Groundwater .................................................................................................................... 10-15 Floodplains ...................................................................................................................... 10-15 Wetlands and Aquatic Rescources .................................................................................. 10-17 Terrestrial Ecological Communities and Vegetation ...................................................... 10-18 Wildlife............................................................................................................................ 10-19 Threatened, Endangered, and Special Concern Species and Significant Habitat Areas.......................................................................................... 10-21

G. References .................................................................................................................... 10-22

Chapter 11: Hazardous Materials .......................................................................................... 11-1 A. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 11-1

Principal Conclusions ........................................................................................................ 11-1 B. Methodology .................................................................................................................. 11-2 C. Existing Conditions ........................................................................................................ 11-2

Subsurface Conditions ....................................................................................................... 11-2 Hazardous Materials Assessment ...................................................................................... 11-2

D. The Future Without the Proposed Project ...................................................................... 11-3 E. Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project ...................................................................... 11-4

Chapter 12: Water and Sewer Infrastructure ....................................................................... 12-1 A. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 12-1

Principal Conclusions ........................................................................................................ 12-1 B. Methodology .................................................................................................................. 12-2 C. Existing Conditions ........................................................................................................ 12-4

Water Consumption ........................................................................................................... 12-4 Wastewater ........................................................................................................................ 12-4

D. The Future Without the Proposed Project ...................................................................... 12-6 E. Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project ...................................................................... 12-6

Water Consumption ........................................................................................................... 12-6 Wastewater ........................................................................................................................ 12-6 Stormwater BMP Concept Plan ........................................................................................ 12-9

Chapter 13: Solid Waste and Sanitation Services ................................................................. 13-1 A. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 13-1

Principal Conclusions ........................................................................................................ 13-1 B. Existing Conditions ........................................................................................................ 13-1

Description of Current Solid Waste Sanitation Services ................................................... 13-1 Solid Waste Generation ..................................................................................................... 13-2


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C. The Future Without the Proposed Project...................................................................... 13-3 D. Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project ..................................................................... 13-3

Chapter 14: Energy ................................................................................................................. 14-1 A. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 14-1

Principal Conclusions ....................................................................................................... 14-1 B. Existing Conditions ....................................................................................................... 14-1

Energy Generation ............................................................................................................ 14-1 Project Site Energy Consumption ..................................................................................... 14-2

C. The Future Without the Proposed Project...................................................................... 14-2 D. Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project ..................................................................... 14-3

Chapter 15: Transportation ................................................................................................... 15-1 A. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 15-1

Principal Conclusions ....................................................................................................... 15-2 B. Preliminary CEQR Screening Assessment .................................................................... 15-5

Level 1 Screening Assessment ......................................................................................... 15-5 Level 2 Screening Assessment ......................................................................................... 15-8

C. Transportation Analysis Methodology ........................................................................ 15-12 Traffic Operations ........................................................................................................... 15-12 Transit Operations .......................................................................................................... 15-14 Pedestrian Operations ..................................................................................................... 15-15 Vehicular and Pedestrian Safety Evaluation ................................................................... 15-17 Parking Conditions Assessment ...................................................................................... 15-18

D. Detailed Traffic Analysis ............................................................................................. 15-18 Existing Conditions ........................................................................................................ 15-18 Future Without the Proposed Project (2022 No Build Condition).................................. 15-24 Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project (2022 Build Condition) ................................ 15-33

E. Detailed Transit Analysis ............................................................................................ 15-41 Transit Study Areas ........................................................................................................ 15-41 Subway Station Analysis ................................................................................................ 15-42 Bus Line-Haul Analysis .................................................................................................. 15-47

F. Detailed Pedestrian Analysis ....................................................................................... 15-50 Existing Conditions ........................................................................................................ 15-50 Future Without the Proposed Project (2022 No Build Condition).................................. 15-51 Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project (2022 Build Condition) ................................ 15-52

G. Vehicular and Pedestrian Safety Evaluation ................................................................ 15-54 H. Parking Analysis .......................................................................................................... 15-55

Existing Conditions ........................................................................................................ 15-55 Future Without the Proposed Project (2022 No Build Condition).................................. 15-56 Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project (2022 Build Condition) ................................ 15-56

I. Detailed Analysis Results Tables ................................................................................ 15-59

Chapter 16: Air Quality .......................................................................................................... 16-1 A. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 16-1

Principal Conclusions ....................................................................................................... 16-1 B. Pollutants for Analysis ................................................................................................... 16-3

Carbon Monoxide ............................................................................................................. 16-3 Nitrogen Oxides, VOCs, and Ozone ................................................................................. 16-3

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Lead ................................................................................................................................... 16-4 Respirable Particulate Matter—PM10 and PM2.5 ............................................................... 16-4 Sulfur Dioxide ................................................................................................................... 16-5

C. Air Quality Regulations, Standards, and Benchmarks ................................................... 16-5 National and State Air Quality Standards ......................................................................... 16-5 NAAQS Attainment Status and State Implementation Plans ............................................ 16-7 Determining the Significance of Air Quality Impacts ....................................................... 16-8

D. Methodology for Predicting Pollutant Concentrations ................................................. 16-11 Mobile Sources ................................................................................................................ 16-11 Stationary Sources ........................................................................................................... 16-16

E. Existing Conditions ...................................................................................................... 16-22 Modeled CO Concentrations for Existing Traffic Conditions......................................... 16-23

F. The Future Without the Proposed Project .................................................................... 16-23 Mobile Sources ................................................................................................................ 16-23 Stationary Sources ........................................................................................................... 16-24

G. Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project .................................................................... 16-24 Mobile Sources ................................................................................................................ 16-24 Parking Facilities ............................................................................................................. 16-26 Stationary Sources ........................................................................................................... 16-26 Cumulative Impacts ......................................................................................................... 16-32 Additional Sources .......................................................................................................... 16-32

Chapter 17: Greenhouse Gas Emissions ................................................................................ 17-1 A. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 17-1

Principal Conclusions ........................................................................................................ 17-1 B. GHG Emissions .............................................................................................................. 17-2

Pollutants of Concern ........................................................................................................ 17-2 Policy, Regulations, Standards, and Benchmarks for Reducing GHG Emissions ............ 17-3 Methodology ..................................................................................................................... 17-5 Projected GHG Emissions from the Proposed Project ...................................................... 17-7 Elements of the Proposed Project That Would Reduce GHG Emissions .......................... 17-8 Conclusion ......................................................................................................................... 17-9

C. Adaptation to Climate Change ....................................................................................... 17-9 Development of Policy to Improve Climate Change Resilience ....................................... 17-9 Resilience of the Proposed Project to Climate Change ................................................... 17-13

Chapter 18: Noise ..................................................................................................................... 18-1 A. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 18-1

Principal Conclusions ........................................................................................................ 18-1 B. Acoustical Fundamentals ............................................................................................... 18-2

“A”-Weighted Sound Level (dBA) ................................................................................... 18-2 Sound Level Descriptors ................................................................................................... 18-3

C. Noise Standards and Criteria .......................................................................................... 18-4 New York CEQR Noise Standards ................................................................................... 18-4 HUD Development Guidelines ......................................................................................... 18-5 Impact Definition .............................................................................................................. 18-5

D. Existing Noise Levels .................................................................................................... 18-6 Selection of Noise Receptor Locations ............................................................................. 18-6 Noise Monitoring .............................................................................................................. 18-7


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Equipment Used During Noise Monitoring ...................................................................... 18-7 Existing Noise Levels At Noise Receptor Locations ........................................................ 18-7

E. Noise Prediction Methodology ...................................................................................... 18-8 General Methodology ....................................................................................................... 18-8

F. The Future Without the Proposed Project.................................................................... 18-10 G. Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project ................................................................... 18-11

Calculated Future Noise Levels ...................................................................................... 18-11 Mobile Source Noise Analysis ....................................................................................... 18-11 Noise Attenuation Measures for the Proposed Project ................................................... 18-13 Noise Levels At the Proposed Project’s Open Space Areas ........................................... 18-16 Mechanical Equipment ................................................................................................... 18-17

Chapter 19: Neighborhood Character ................................................................................... 19-1 A. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 19-1

Principal Conclusions ....................................................................................................... 19-1 B. Methodology .................................................................................................................. 19-2 C. Preliminary Assessment ................................................................................................ 19-2

Defining Features .............................................................................................................. 19-2 Potential to Affect the Defining Features of the Neighborhood ....................................... 19-4

Chapter 20: Construction ....................................................................................................... 20-1 A. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 20-1

Principal Conclusions ....................................................................................................... 20-2 B. Analysis Approach ...................................................................................................... 20-12 C. Methodology ................................................................................................................ 20-12 D. Construction Phasing and Activities ............................................................................ 20-13

Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 20-13 Conceptual Construction Phasing and Schedule............................................................. 20-13 Construction Description ................................................................................................ 20-15 Number of Construction Workers and Material Deliveries ............................................ 20-22

E. The Future Without the Proposed Project.................................................................... 20-23 F. Probable Impacts of the Proposed Project ................................................................... 20-24

Transportation ................................................................................................................. 20-24 Air Quality ...................................................................................................................... 20-38 Noise and Vibration ........................................................................................................ 20-50 Other Technical Areas .................................................................................................... 20-67

Chapter 21: Public Health ...................................................................................................... 21-1 A. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 21-1

Principal Conclusions ....................................................................................................... 21-1 B. Public Health Assessment—Construction Noise ........................................................... 21-1

Chapter 22: Mitigation ........................................................................................................... 22-1 A. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 22-1 B. Community Facilities .................................................................................................... 22-1

Public Schools .................................................................................................................. 22-1 Child Care Centers ............................................................................................................ 22-3

C. Open Space .................................................................................................................... 22-5 D. Transportation ................................................................................................................ 22-6

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Traffic ................................................................................................................................ 22-6 Transit ............................................................................................................................. 22-35 Effects of Traffic Mitigation On Pedestrian Operations ................................................. 22-35 Construction .................................................................................................................... 22-36

E. Potential Environmental Impacts of Public School Mitigation .................................... 22-40 Land Use, Zoning, and Public Policy .............................................................................. 22-41 Community Facilities ...................................................................................................... 22-41 Open Space ...................................................................................................................... 22-41 Shadows .......................................................................................................................... 22-41 Urban Design and Visual Resources ............................................................................... 22-42 Natural Resources ........................................................................................................... 22-42 Hazardous Materials ........................................................................................................ 22-42 Infrastructure ................................................................................................................... 22-43 Solid Waste and Sanitation ............................................................................................. 22-44 Energy ............................................................................................................................. 22-44 Transportation ................................................................................................................. 22-45 Air Quality....................................................................................................................... 22-48 Noise ............................................................................................................................... 22-49 Neighborhood Character ................................................................................................. 22-55 Construction .................................................................................................................... 22-55 Public Health ................................................................................................................... 22-61

Chapter 23: Alternatives ......................................................................................................... 23-1 A. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 23-1

Principal Conclusions ........................................................................................................ 23-2 B. No Build Alternative ...................................................................................................... 23-3

Description of the No Build Alternative ........................................................................... 23-3 No Build Alternative Compared With the Proposed Project ............................................. 23-3

C. No Unmitigated Significant Impacts Alternative ........................................................... 23-8 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 23-8 Public Schools ................................................................................................................... 23-8 Child Care Centers ............................................................................................................ 23-9 Open Space ........................................................................................................................ 23-9 Traffic ................................................................................................................................ 23-9 Construction Noise .......................................................................................................... 23-10

D. Reduced Density Alternative ....................................................................................... 23-11 Description of the Reduced Density Alternative ............................................................. 23-11 Comparison of the Reduced Density Alternative to the Proposed Project ...................... 23-11

Chapter 24: Unavoidable Adverse Impacts ........................................................................... 24-1 A. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 24-1 B. Community Facilities ..................................................................................................... 24-1

Public Schools ................................................................................................................... 24-1 Child Care Centers ............................................................................................................ 24-2

C. Open Space..................................................................................................................... 24-3 D. Transportation ................................................................................................................ 24-3

Traffic ................................................................................................................................ 24-4 E. Construction ................................................................................................................... 24-5

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Noise ................................................................................................................................. 24-5

Chapter 25: Growth-Inducing Aspects of the Proposed Project ........................................ 25-1

Chapter 26: Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Resources ........................... 26-1

Chapter 27: Cumulative Effects ............................................................................................. 27-1 A. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 27-1 B. Summary of Cumulative Effects ................................................................................... 27-1

Chapter 28: Environmental Justice ....................................................................................... 28-1 A. Introduction and Background ........................................................................................ 28-1

Principal Conclusions ....................................................................................................... 28-1 B. Methodology .................................................................................................................. 28-2

CEQ Guidance .................................................................................................................. 28-2 Methodology Used for This Assessment .......................................................................... 28-2

C. Minority and Low-Income Populations in the Study Area ............................................ 28-4 D. Public Participation ........................................................................................................ 28-5 E. Environmental Effects ................................................................................................... 28-8

Summary of Benefits ........................................................................................................ 28-8 Summary of Project Components Related to the Environment ........................................ 28-9 Summary of Potential Significant Adverse Impacts ......................................................... 28-9 Other Effects ................................................................................................................... 28-14

F. Analysis of Potential for Disproportionately High and Adverse Effects ..................... 28-15 G. Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 28-21

Chapter 29: Response to Comments On the Draft Scope of Work and DEIS ................... 29-1

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A: Proposed Zoning Text Amendments Appendix B: Historic and Cultural Resources Appendix C: Natural Resources Appendix D: Floodplain Analysis Appendix E: Waterfront Revitalization Program Appendix F: Construction Appendix G: Queens Library—No Impact Determination Appendix H: Transportation Appendix I: Written Comments Received on the DEIS Appendix J: Written Comments Received on the Draft Scope of Work Appendix K: Other Agency Correspondence Appendix L: Mitigation—Construction Noise Results with Proposed School

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List of Tables

S-1 Summary of Proposed Program ..................................................................................... S-4 S-2 Proposed ULURP Phasing Plan ..................................................................................... S-5

S-3 Summary of Significant Adverse Traffic Impacts ....................................................... S-26

S-4 Summary of Significant Adverse Bus Impacts ............................................................ S-27 S-5 2022 Build Condition Traffic Impact Mitigation Summary ........................................ S-43 1-1 Summary of Proposed Program ..................................................................................... 1-4

1-2 Proposed ULURP Phasing Plan ..................................................................................... 1-5 2-1 2022 No Build Projects .................................................................................................. 2-5

2-2 Comparison of the Conditions: Existing, No Build, and Build ..................................... 2-9

3-1 Existing Zoning in Study Areas ..................................................................................... 3-6

4-1 Average Household Income (1999, 2007-2011) ............................................................ 4-8

4-2 2000 and 2010 Population ........................................................................................... 4-10

4-3 Estimated Population in the ½-Mile Study Area: No Build and Build Conditions ..... 4-10

4-4 Estimated Employees in ½-Mile Study Area, Queens, and New York City ............... 4-11

4-5 Population: 2000 and 2010 .......................................................................................... 4-15

4-6 Household Characteristics: 1999 and 2009 .................................................................. 4-15

4-7 Income Characteristics: 1999 and 2007-2011 .............................................................. 4-16

4-8 Housing Characteristics: 1999 and 2009 ..................................................................... 4-17

4-9 Median Home Value and Contract Rent: 2000 and 2007-2011 ................................... 4-18

4-10 Estimated Unprotected Rental Housing Units in the ½-Mile Study Area ................... 4-21

4-11 Estimated Population Potentially Vulnerable to Indirect Residential Displacement in the ½-Mile Study Area ...................................................................... 4-23

4-12 Population and Housing Growth: Future Without the Proposed Project ..................... 4-29

4-13 Population and Housing Growth: Future With Proposed Project Condition ............... 4-30

5-1 Preliminary Screening Analysis Criteria ....................................................................... 5-4

5-2 Existing Conditions: Public Elementary School Enrollment, Capacity, and Utilization ............................................................................................... 5-7

5-3 Existing Conditions: Public Intermediate School Enrollment, Capacity, and Utilization ............................................................................................... 5-8

5-4 Existing Conditions: High School Enrollment, Capacity, and Utilization..................... 5-8


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5-5 The Future Without the Proposed Project: Projected Enrollment in Public Schools ... 5-11

5-6 The Future With the Proposed Project: Estimated Number of Students Introduced By the Proposed Project ............................................................................. 5-11

5-7 The Future With the Proposed Project: Projected Enrollment in Study Area Public Schools ....................................................................................... 5-12

5-8 Library Services ........................................................................................................... 5-14

5-9 Publicly Funded Group Child Care and Head Start Centers Serving the Study Area .. 5-17

5-10 Demand for Publicly Funded Group Child Care and Head Start Centers— Existing Conditions, Future Without the Proposed Project, Future With the Proposed Project ................................................................................ 5-18

6-1 2010 Population in the ½-Mile Residential Study Area ................................................. 6-5

6-2 Percent Distribution of Age Groups in Study Area ........................................................ 6-6

6-3 Existing Open Space Resources Within Study Area ...................................................... 6-7

6-4 Existing Conditions: Adequacy of Open Space Resources ............................................ 6-9

6-5 Future Without the Proposed Project: New Open Space Resources ............................ 6-10

6-6 Future Without the Proposed Project: Adequacy of Open Space Resources ............... 6-10

6-7 Future With the Proposed Project: Adequacy of Open Space Resources .................... 6-13

6-8 No Build to Build Change in Open Space Ratios ........................................................ 6-13

7-1 Heights and Maximum Shadow Lengths of the Proposed Buildings ............................. 7-4

7-2 Open Space Resources of Concern ................................................................................ 7-6

7-3 Incremental Shadow Durations ...................................................................................... 7-7

12-1 CSO Subcatchment Areas Designation ........................................................................ 12-3

12-2 Summary of Sanitary and Storm Discharges and CSO Subcatchment Areas .............. 12-3

12-3 Existing Water Consumption ....................................................................................... 12-4

12-4 Existing Surface Types/Areas ...................................................................................... 12-5

12-5 Future With the Proposed Project Water Consumption ............................................... 12-6

12-6 Proposed Surface Types/Areas ..................................................................................... 12-8

12-7 DEP Flow Volume Matrix: Existing and Build Condition Volume Comparison ........ 12-8

13-1 Existing Conditions: Solid Waste Generation .............................................................. 13-3

13-2 Build Condition: Solid Waste Generation .................................................................... 13-4

14-1 Existing Energy Consumption ..................................................................................... 14-2

14-2 Projected Future Energy Consumption of the Proposed Project .................................. 14-3

15-1 Summary of Significant Adverse Traffic Impacts ....................................................... 15-4

15-2 Summary of Significant Adverse Bus Impacts ............................................................ 15-4

15-3 Halletts Point Program ................................................................................................. 15-6

15-4 ACS Journey-to-Work Data ......................................................................................... 15-6

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15-5 Travel Demand Factors ................................................................................................ 15-7

15-6 Trip Generation Summary ........................................................................................... 15-7

15-7 Subway Line Haul Screening Analysis ...................................................................... 15-11

15-8 Pedestrian Analysis Locations ................................................................................... 15-11

15-9 LOS Criteria for Signalized Intersections .................................................................. 15-12

15-10 LOS Criteria for Unsignalized Intersections .............................................................. 15-13

15-11 LOS Criteria for Subway Station Elements ............................................................... 15-14

15-12 Significant Impact Guidance for Stairs ...................................................................... 15-15

15-13 Level of Service Criteria for Pedestrian Elements ..................................................... 15-16

15-14 Significant Impact Guidance for Sidewalks............................................................... 15-17

15-15 Significant Impact Guidance for Corners and Crosswalks ........................................ 15-18

15-16 2011 Existing Traffic Level of Service Summary—Overall Intersections ................ 15-22

15-17 2011 Existing Traffic Level of Service Summary—Traffic Movements .................. 15-22

15-18 2022 No Build Projects .............................................................................................. 15-25

15-19 Traffic Level of Service Summary Comparison—Overall Intersections: Existing Vs. No Build Conditions (2022) .................................................................. 15-30

15-20 Traffic Level of Service Summary Comparison—Traffic Movements: Existing Vs. No Build Conditions (2022) .................................................................. 15-30

15-21 Traffic Level of Service Summary Comparison—Overall Intersections: No Build Vs. Build Conditions (2022) ...................................................................... 15-36

15-22 Traffic Level of Service Summary Comparison—Traffic Movements: No Build Vs. Build Conditions (2022) ...................................................................... 15-36

15-23 NYCT Local Bus Routes Serving the Study Area ..................................................... 15-41

15-24 2011 Existing Conditions: Subway Stairway Analysis.............................................. 15-42

15-25 2011 Existing Conditions: Subway Escalator Analysis ............................................. 15-43

15-26 2011 Existing Conditions: Subway Control Area Analysis ....................................... 15-43

15-27 2022 No Build Condition: Subway Stairway Analysis .............................................. 15-44

15-28 2022 No Build Condition: Subway Escalator Analysis ............................................. 15-45

15-29 2022 No Build Condition: Subway Control Area Analysis ....................................... 15-45

15-30 2022 Build Condition: Subway Stairway Analysis.................................................... 15-46

15-31 2022 Build Condition: Subway Escalator Analysis ................................................... 15-46

15-32 2022 Build Condition: Subway Control Area Analysis ............................................. 15-47

15-33 2012 Existing Conditions: Bus Line-Haul Analysis .................................................. 15-48

15-34 2022 No Build Condition: Bus Line-Haul Analysis .................................................. 15-48

15-35 2022 Build Condition: Bus Line-Haul Analysis ........................................................ 15-49

15-36 2011 Existing Conditions: Sidewalk LOS Analysis .................................................. 15-50


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15-37 2011 Existing Conditions: Corner LOS Analysis ...................................................... 15-50

15-38 2011 Existing Conditions: Crosswalk LOS Analysis ................................................. 15-51

15-39 2011 Existing Vs. 2022 No Build Conditions: Sidewalk LOS Analysis ................... 15-51

15-40 2011 Existing Vs. 2022 No Build Conditions: Corner LOS Analysis ....................... 15-51

15-41 2011 Existing Vs. 2022 No Build Conditions: Crosswalk LOS Analysis ................. 15-52

15-42 2022 No Build Vs. 2022 Build Conditions: Sidewalk LOS Analysis ........................ 15-53

15-43 2022 No Build Vs. 2022 Build Conditions: Corner LOS Analysis ............................ 15-53

15-44 2022 No Build Vs. 2022 Build Conditions: Crosswalk LOS Analysis ...................... 15-53

15-45 Vehicle and Pedestrian Accident Details ................................................................... 15-54

15-46 Off-Street Parking Utilization (Astoria Houses Campus) .......................................... 15-55

15-47 Build Parking Accumulation: Buildings 1–5 ............................................................. 15-57

15-48 Build Parking Accumulation: Buildings 6-8 .............................................................. 15-57

15-49 Existing Conditions Traffic Level of Service Analysis Signalized Intersections ...... 15-59

15-50 Existing Conditions Traffic Level of Service Analysis Unsignalized Intersections .. 15-61

15-51 2022 No Build Traffic Level of Service Analysis Signalized Intersections............... 15-62

15-52 2022 No Build Traffic Level of Service Analysis Unsignalized Intersections .......... 15-64

15-53 2022 Build Traffic Level of Service Analysis Signalized Intersections .................... 15-65

15-54 2022 Build Traffic Level of Service Analysis Unsignalized Intersections ................ 15-67

15-55 2011 Existing Conditions Sidewalk Analysis ............................................................ 15-68

15-56 2011 Existing Conditions Corner Analyis.................................................................. 15-69

15-57 2011 Existing Conditions Crosswalk Analysis .......................................................... 15-69

15-58 2022 No Build Condition Sidewalk Analysis ............................................................ 15-70

15-59 2022 No Build Condition Corner Analyis .................................................................. 15-71

15-60 2022 No Build Condition Crosswalk Analysis .......................................................... 15-71

15-61 2022 Build Condition Sidewalk Analysis .................................................................. 15-72

15-62 2022 Build Condition Corner Analyis........................................................................ 15-73

15-63 2022 Build Condition Crosswalk Analysis ................................................................ 15-73

16-1 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) .................................................... 16-6

16-2 General Conformity Threshold Levels (tons per year)............................................... 16-10

16-3 Mobile Source Analysis Sites .................................................................................... 16-14

16-4 Boiler Stack Parameters and Emission Rates Applicant-Controlled Sites (Buildings 1 Through 5) .................................................................................... 16-17

16-5 Boiler Stack Parameters and Emission Rates Buildings Within the NYCHA Astoria Houses Campus (Buildings 6 Through 8) ................................ 16-17

16-6 Maximum Background Pollutant Concentrations ...................................................... 16-20

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16-7 Emission Rates and Stack Parameters ....................................................................... 16-22

16-8 Representative Monitored Ambient Air Quality Data ............................................... 16-23

16-9 Modeled Existing 8-Hour Average CO Concentrations (ppm) ................................. 16-23

16-10 Future Maximum Predicted 8-Hour Average CO Concentrations Without the Proposed Project (ppm) .......................................................................... 16-24

16-11 Future Maximum Predicted 24-Hour Average PM10 Concentrations Without the Proposed Project (µg/m3) ....................................................................... 16-24

16-12 Future Maximum Predicted 8-Hour Average CO Concentrations With and Without the Proposed Project (ppm) .......................................................... 16-25

16-13 Future Maximum Predicted 24-Hour Average PM10 Concentrations With and Without the Proposed Project (µg/m3) ....................................................... 16-25

16-14 Future Maximum Predicted 24-Hour Average PM2.5 Increments (µg/m3) ................ 16-26

16-15 Future Maximum Predicted Annual Average PM2.5 Increments (µg/m3) .................. 16-26

16-16 Future Maximum Predicted CO Concentrations from the Proposed Parking Facilites (ppm) .............................................................................. 16-26

16-17 Future Maximum Modeled Pollutant Concentrations from the Proposed Project (µg/m3) ........................................................................................... 16-27

16-18 Future Maximum Modeled Pollutant Concentrations from the Proposed Project At Existing and No Build Receptor Locations (µg/m3) ................. 16-27

16-19 Future Maximum Modeled PM2.5 Concentrations from the Proposed Project(in µg/m3) ........................................................................................ 16-28

16-20 Future Maximum Modeled PM2.5 Concentrations from the Proposed Project(in µg/m3) ........................................................................................ 16-28

16-21 Maximum Predicted Impacts from Industrial Sources .............................................. 16-32

16-22 Future Maximum Predicted Concentrations On the Proposed Project from Other Sources (in µg/m3) ...................................................... 16-32

16-23 Future Maximum Predicted PM2.5 Increments On the Proposed Project from Other Sources (in µg/m3) ...................................................... 16-33

17-1 Global Warming Potential (GWP) for Major GHGs ................................................... 17-3

17-2 Annual Vehicle Miles Traveled (miles per year, 2022) ............................................... 17-6

17-3 Building Operational Emissions (2022) ....................................................................... 17-7

17-4 Annual Mobile Source Emissions (metric tons CO2e, 2022) ....................................... 17-7

17-5 Summary of GHG Emissions (metric tons CO2e, 2022) ............................................. 17-8

18-1 Common Noise Levels ................................................................................................. 18-3

18-2 Noise Exposure Guidelines for Use in City Environmental Impact Review ............... 18-4

18-3 Required Attenuation Values to Achieve AccepInterior Noise Levels ....................... 18-5

18-4 HUD Exterior Noise Standards .................................................................................... 18-5

18-5 Existing Noise Levels (in dBA) ................................................................................... 18-8


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18-6 2022 No Build Condition Noise Levels (in dBA) ...................................................... 18-11

18-7 2022 Build Condition Noise Levels (in dBA) ............................................................ 18-12

18-8 Required Attenuation At Noise Measurement Locations Under CEQR Criteria ....... 18-14

18-9 Required Attenuation At the Building Sites Under CEQR Criteria ........................... 18-14

18-10 Required Attenuation At Noise Measurement Locations Under HUD Criteria ......... 18-15

18-11 Required Attenuation At the Building Sites Under HUD Criteria ............................ 18-15

20-1 Conceptual Construction Schedule ............................................................................ 20-14

20-2 Construction Oversight in New York City ................................................................. 20-16

20-3 Average Number of Daily Workers and Trucks By Quarter ...................................... 20-23

20-4 Comparison of Weekday Vehicle Trip Generation— Construction and Operational ..................................................................................... 20-25

20-5 Construction Trip Generation ..................................................................................... 20-27

20-6 Peak Construction Vehicle Trip Projections .............................................................. 20-29

20-7 No Build Construction Traffic Levels of Service ...................................................... 20-30 20-8 Construction Build Condition Traffic Impact Mitigation Summary .......................... 20-31

20-9 No Build, Build, Mitigated Conditions Construction AM Peak Hour Traffic Levels of Service ............................................................................................ 20-32

20-10 No Build, Build, Mitigated Conditions Construction PM Peak Hour Traffic Levels of Service ............................................................................................ 20-34

20-11 Mobile Source Analysis Sites .................................................................................... 20-43

20-12 Maximum Predicted Future No Build 8-Hour Average Carbon Monoxide Concentrations ............................................................................. 20-45

20-13 Maximum Predicted Future No Build 24-Hour Average PM10 Concentrations ......... 20-45

20-14 Maximum Predicted Pollutant Concentrations from Construction Site Sources (mg/m3) .................................................................................................. 20-46

20-15 Maximum Predicted Future No Build and Build 8-Hour Average Carbon Monoxide Concentrations ............................................................................. 20-47

20-16 Maximum Predicted Future No Build and Build 24-Hour Average PM10 Concentrations .................................................................................................. 20-48

20-17 Maximum Predicted Future 24-Hour Average PM2.5 Concentrations ....................... 20-48

20-18 Maximum Predicted Future Annual Average PM2.5 Concentrations ........................ 20-48

20-19 Emissions from Construction Activities (ton/yr) ....................................................... 20-49

20-20 Typical Construction Equipment Noise Emission Levels (dBA) ............................... 20-55

20-21 Noise Receptor Locations .......................................................................................... 20-57

20-22 Locations Where Noise Increases Exceed CEQR Construction Noise Impact Criteria ............................................................................ 20-59

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20-23 Significant Noise Level Increases At Open Space Locations or Residential Locations Without Receptor Noise Control Measures............................ 20-63

20-24 Vibration Source Levels for Construction Equipment ............................................... 20-66

22-1 2022 Build Condition Traffic Impact Mitigation Summary ........................................ 22-6

22-2 2022 Mitigation Traffic Levels of Service Comparison— Weekday AM Peak Hour ............................................................................................. 22-8

22-3 2022 Mitigation Traffic Levels of Service Comparison— Weekday Midday Peak Hour ..................................................................................... 22-15

22-4 2022 Mitigation Traffic Levels of Service Comparison— Weekday PM Peak Hour ............................................................................................ 22-21

22-5 2022 Mitigated Bus Line Haul Levels ....................................................................... 22-35

22-6 2022 Mitigated Pedestrian Levels of Service ............................................................ 22-36 22-7 Locations Predicted to Experience Significant Averse Construction

Noise Impacts Requiring Mitigation .......................................................................... 22-38

22-8 SCA Public School Trip Generation Comparison ..................................................... 22-47

22-9 Future Maximum Modeled Pollutant Concentrations (µg/m3) .................................. 22-48

22-10 Future Maximum Modeled PM2.5 Concentrations (in µg/m3) .................................... 22-49

22-11 HUD Exterior Noise Standards .................................................................................. 22-51

22-12 Maximum Hourly Playground Boundary Leq(1) Noise Levels (dBA) ....................... 22-51

22-13 Noise Levels Due to the School Playground (dBA) .................................................. 22-52

22-14 CEQR Building Attenuation Requirements ............................................................... 22-53

22-15 HUD Building Attenuation Requirements ................................................................. 22-54

22-16 Conceptual Construction Schedule (Including Construction of the Proposed School) ...................................................... 22-56

22-17 Average Number of Daily Workers and Trucks By Quarter (Including Construction of the Proposed School) ...................................................... 22-58

22-18 Locations Where Construction of the Proposed School Simultaneously With Building 8 Results in Noise Increases That Exceed CEQR Construction Noise Impact Criteria ........................................................................... 22-60

23-1 Reduced Density Alternative Compared to the Proposed Project ............................. 23-11

23-2 Comparison of 2022 Build Person Trips By Mode Reduced Density Alternative Vs. Proposed Project.................................................................. 23-15

23-3 Comparison of 2022 Build Vehicle Trips By Mode Reduced Density Alternative Vs. Proposed Project.................................................................. 23-15

23-4 Lower Density Alternative Traffic Impact and Mitigation Summary ...................... 23-16

28-1 Study Area Race and Ethnicity and Poverty .............................................................. 28-22

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following page S-1 Project Location ............................................................................................................ S-1 S-2 Project Site .................................................................................................................... S-1 S-3 Proposed Large Scale General Development and Rezoning Areas ............................... S-2 S-4 Illustrative Development Site Plan ................................................................................ S-4 S-5 Rendering of Proposed Project in Context .................................................................... S-4 S-6 Illustrative Elevation of WF Parcel, View From West.................................................. S-5 S-7 Illustrative Elevation of Eastern and WF Parcel, View From North ............................. S-5 S-8 Illustrative North Elevation, Building 6 and 7 .............................................................. S-5 S-9 Illustrative Elevations of Building 8 ............................................................................. S-5 S-10 Illustrative Rendering of Proposed Esplanade .............................................................. S-6 S-11 Illustrative Rendering of Proposed 27th Avenue Plaza ................................................. S-6 S-12 Existing Street Network ................................................................................................ S-8 S-13 Proposed Street Network ............................................................................................... S-8 S-14 Existing and Proposed Zoning Comparison ................................................................ S-13 S-15 Proposed Mapping Actions ......................................................................................... S-13 S-16 Illustrative Development Site Plan With Proposed Public School .............................. S-47 S-17 Illustrative Elevations of Proposed Public School ...................................................... S-47 1-1 Project Location ............................................................................................................. 1-1 1-2 Project Site ..................................................................................................................... 1-1 1-3 Proposed Large Scale General Development and Rezoning Areas ................................ 1-2 1-4 Illustrative Development Site Plan ................................................................................. 1-4 1-5 Rendering of Proposed Project in Context ..................................................................... 1-4 1-6 Illustrative Elevation of WF Parcel, View From West................................................... 1-5 1-7 Illustrative Elevation of Eastern and WF Parcel, View From North .............................. 1-5 1-8 Illustrative North Elevation, Building 6 and 7 ............................................................... 1-5 1-9 Illustrative Elevations of Building 8 .............................................................................. 1-5 1-10 Illustrative Rendering of Proposed Esplanade ............................................................... 1-6 1-11 Illustrative Rendering of Proposed 27th Avenue Plaza .................................................. 1-6

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1-12 Existing Street Network ................................................................................................. 1-8 1-13 Proposed Street Network ............................................................................................... 1-8 1-14 Existing Zoning ............................................................................................................ 1-13 1-15 Proposed Zoning .......................................................................................................... 1-13 1-16 Existing and Proposed Zoning Comparison ................................................................ 1-13 1-17 Proposed Mapping Actions .......................................................................................... 1-13 2-1 No Build Projects ........................................................................................................... 2-7 3-1 Land Use ........................................................................................................................ 3-2 3-2 Existing Zoning .............................................................................................................. 3-6 3-3 Coastal Zone Boundary ................................................................................................. 3-9 3-4 Proposed Zoning .......................................................................................................... 3-16 4-1 Socioeconomic Study Area ............................................................................................ 4-7 5-1 Public Elementary and Intermediate Schools Serving the Project Site .......................... 5-6 5-2 Public Library Serving the Project Site ....................................................................... 5-14 5-3 Publicly Funded Child Care Facilities Serving the Project Site .................................. 5-17 6-1 Open Space Resources ................................................................................................... 6-3 7-1 Tier 1 Assessment .......................................................................................................... 7-3 7-2 Tier 2 Assessment .......................................................................................................... 7-3 7-3 Tier 3 Assessment—March 21/Sept. 21 ........................................................................ 7-5 7-4 Tier 3 Assessment—May 6/August 6 ............................................................................ 7-5 7-5 Tier 3 Assessment—June 21 .......................................................................................... 7-5 7-6 Tier 3 Assessment—December 21 ................................................................................. 7-5 7-7 3D Computer Model—View North ............................................................................... 7-6 7-8 March 21/Sept. 21—7:40 AM ....................................................................................... 7-7 7-9 March 21/Sept. 21—10:00 AM ..................................................................................... 7-7 7-10 March 21/Sept. 21—11:30 AM ..................................................................................... 7-7 7-11 March 21/Sept. 21—2:00 PM ........................................................................................ 7-7 7-12 March 21/Sept. 21—3:10 PM ........................................................................................ 7-7 7-13 March 21/Sept. 21—4:20 PM ........................................................................................ 7-7 7-14 May 6/August 6—7:00 AM ........................................................................................... 7-7 7-15 May 6/August 6—9:00 AM ........................................................................................... 7-7 7-16 May 6/August 6—12:00 PM .......................................................................................... 7-7 7-17 May 6/August 6—3:00 PM ............................................................................................ 7-7 7-18 May 6/August 6—5:00 PM ............................................................................................ 7-7 7-19 June 21—8:00 AM ......................................................................................................... 7-7


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7-20 June 21—10:30 AM ....................................................................................................... 7-7 7-21 June 21—1:30 PM .......................................................................................................... 7-7 7-22 June 21—5:00 PM .......................................................................................................... 7-7 7-23 December 21—9:30 AM ................................................................................................ 7-7 7-24 December 21—12:00 PM ............................................................................................... 7-7 7-25 December 21—2:30 PM ................................................................................................. 7-7 8-1 Architectural Resources Study Area .............................................................................. 8-1 8-2 Views of the Project Site ................................................................................................ 8-3 8-3 Views of the Project Site ................................................................................................ 8-3 8-4 Views of the Project Site ................................................................................................ 8-3 9-1 Urban Design and Visual Resources .............................................................................. 9-1 9-2 Urban Design and Visual Resources .............................................................................. 9-1 9-3 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-4 9-4 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-4 9-5 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-5 9-6 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-5 9-7 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-5 9-8 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-6 9-9 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-7 9-10 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-7 9-11 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-7 9-12 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-7 9-13 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-8 9-14 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-8 9-15 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-8 9-16 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-9 9-17 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-9 9-18 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-9 9-19 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs ...................................................... 9-9 9-20 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs .................................................... 9-10 9-21 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs .................................................... 9-10 9-22 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs .................................................... 9-10 9-23 Urban Design and Visual Resources—Photographs .................................................... 9-11 9-24 Proposed Project ........................................................................................................... 9-11 9-25 Illustrative Rendering of Proposed Project in Context ................................................. 9-11

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9-26 Illustrative Rendering of Proposed Esplanade ............................................................. 9-12 9-27 Illustrative View of 27th Avenue (Looking West) ...................................................... 9-12 9-28 Illustrative View of No Build—

View north from 1st Street and Astoria Boulevard...................................................... 9-13 9-29 Illustrative View of Build Condition—

View north from 1st Street and Astoria Boulevard...................................................... 9-13 9-30 Illustrative View of No Build—View south from Whitey Ford Field ......................... 9-13 9-31 Illustrative View of Build Condition—View south from Whitey Ford Field .............. 9-13 9-32 Illustrative View of No Build—View west from 27th Avenue and 9th Street ............ 9-16 9-33 Illustrative View of Build Condition—

View west from 27th Avenue and 9th Street ............................................................... 9-16 9-34 Existing View northeast from Roosevelt Island .......................................................... 9-17 9-35 Illustrative View of Build Condition—View northeast from Roosevelt Island ........... 9-17 9-36 Illustrative View of Build Condition with Anticipated Astoria Cove Project ............. 9-17 9-37 Illustrative View of No Build—View north from Socrates Sculpture Park ................. 9-18 9-38 Illustrative View of Build Condition—

View north from Socrates Sculpture Park.................................................................... 9-18 9-39 Illustrative View of No Build—View west from Carl Schurz Park............................. 9-18 9-40 Illustrative View of Build Condition—View west from Carl Schurz Park ................. 9-18 9-41 Illustrative View of No Build—View south from Wards Island ................................. 9-18 9-42 Illustrative View of Build Condition—View south from Wards Island ...................... 9-18 9-43 Existing View southwest from Astoria Park ................................................................ 9-18 9-44 Illustrative View of Build Condition—View southwest from Astoria Park ................ 9-18 9-45 Illustrative View of Build Condition with Anticipated Astoria Cove Project ............. 9-18 10-1 U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Hazard Areas .......................... 10-6 10-2 NWI-Mapped Wetlands ............................................................................................... 10-7 10-3 NYSDEC-Mapped Wetlands ....................................................................................... 10-7 10-4a Natural Resources—Photographs ................................................................................ 10-9 10-4b Natural Resources—Photographs ................................................................................ 10-9 10-4c Natural Resources—Photographs ................................................................................ 10-9 10-5 Natural Resources—Photo Key Location .................................................................... 10-9 12-1 Existing Sanitary Sewer System .................................................................................. 12-2 12-2 Proposed Sanitary Sewer System................................................................................. 12-2 12-3 DEP Water Mains ........................................................................................................ 12-4 12-4 Existing and Proposed Storm Sewer System ............................................................... 12-4 12-5 Stormwater Best Management Practices Concept Plan ............................................... 12-9


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15-1 2022 Proposed Project Net Increment Vehicle Trips— Weekday AM Peak Hour ............................................................................................. 15-8

15-2 2022 Proposed Project Net Increment Vehicle Trips— Weekday Midday Peak Hour ....................................................................................... 15-8

15-3 2022 Proposed Project Net Increment Vehicle Trips— Weekday PM Peak Hour .............................................................................................. 15-8

15-4 Traffic Analysis Locations ........................................................................................... 15-9 15-5 Transit Map ................................................................................................................ 15-10 15-6 2022 Proposed Project Generated Pedestrian Trips—

Weekday AM Peak Hour ........................................................................................... 15-10 15-7 2022 Proposed Project Generated Pedestrian Trips—

Weekday Midday Peak Hour ..................................................................................... 15-10 15-8 2022 Proposed Project Generated Pedestrian Trips—

Weekday PM Peak Hour ............................................................................................ 15-10 15-9 Pedestrian Analysis Locations ................................................................................... 15-10 15-10 Existing Traffic Volumes—Weekday AM Peak Hour ............................................... 15-21 15-11 Existing Traffic Volumes—Weekday Midday Peak Hour ......................................... 15-21 15-12 Existing Traffic Volumes—Weekday PM Peak Hour ............................................... 15-21 15-13 Future Development Projects in the No Build Condition .......................................... 15-24 15-14 2022 No Build Traffic Volumes—Weekday AM Peak Hour .................................... 15-28 15-15 2022 No Build Traffic Volumes—Weekday Midday Peak Hour .............................. 15-28 15-16 2022 No Build Traffic Volumes—Weekday PM Peak Hour ..................................... 15-28 15-17 2022 Build Traffic Volume—Weekday AM Peak Hour ............................................ 15-36 15-18 2022 Build Traffic Volume—Weekday Midday Peak Hour ...................................... 15-36 15-19 2022 Build Traffic Volume—Weekday PM Peak Hour ............................................ 15-36 15-20 2011 Existing Pedestrian Trips—Weekday AM Peak Hour ...................................... 15-50 15-21 2011 Existing Pedestrian Trips—Weekday Midday Peak Hour ................................ 15-50 15-22 2011 Existing Pedestrian Trips—Weekday PM Peak Hour ....................................... 15-50 15-23 2022 No Build Pedestrian Trips—Weekday AM Peak Hour ..................................... 15-51 15-24 2022 No Build Pedestrian Trips—Weekday Midday Peak Hour ............................... 15-51 15-25 2022 No Build Pedestrian Trips—Weekday PM Peak Hour ..................................... 15-51 15-26 2022 Build Pedestrian Trips—Weekday AM Peak Hour........................................... 15-53 15-27 2022 Build Pedestrian Trips—Weekday Midday Peak Hour..................................... 15-53 15-28 2022 Build Pedestrian Trips—Weekday PM Peak Hour ........................................... 15-53 18-1 Noise Receptor Locations ............................................................................................ 18-6 20-1 Overall Construction Schedule/Phasing ..................................................................... 20-14

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20-2 Short-Term (24-Hour Average) PM2.5 Construction Emissions Profile .................... 20-42 20-3 Annual PM2.5 Construction Emissions Profile ........................................................... 20-42 20-4 Existing Noise Receptor Locations ............................................................................ 20-56 22-1 Illustrative Development Site Plan with Proposed Public School ............................. 22-40 22-2 Illustrative Elevations of Proposed Public School ..................................................... 22-40 22-3 Illustrative View of Building 8 and Proposed School Mitigation

from Halletts Point Playground ................................................................................. 22-42 22-4 Overall Construction Schedule/Phasing Including New School Mitigation .............. 22-56 28-1 Environmental Justice .................................................................................................. 28-3

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