PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN...Public notices for the information meeting regarding the SPDES permit application will be posted in the newspapers listed in Appendix B (Astoria Post, New

ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC. Environmental Consulting & Management

209 Shafter Street, Islandia, New York 11749 631-232-2600 1338.0010Y002.128/CV

February 4, 2016

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN

Halletts Point Building 1 1-02 26th Avenue Astoria, Queens, New York Tax Block 915, Lot 6 Prepared for

HALLETTS ASTORIA LLC One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN ...........1

2.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................3

3.0 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES ................................................................................5 3.1 Stakeholders and Contact List ............................................................................................5 3.2 Public Information Meeting ................................................................................................5 3.3 Publication of Notice in Newspaper ...................................................................................5 3.4 Document Repositories .......................................................................................................6

4.0 SUBMITTALS ..........................................................................................................................7

FIGURES

1. Project Location Map 2. Locations of Groundwater Treatment and Discharge Facilities 3. Piping and Instrumentation Diagram

APPENDICES

A. Contact List B. Meeting Announcements (Mailer and Newspaper Notice)

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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN

This Public Participation Plan (PPP) has been prepared by Roux Associates, Inc. on behalf of

Halletts Astoria LLC. The purpose of this PPP is to inform and involve the public during the

State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit application process for the

Halletts Point Building 1 water treatment and discharge operated in connection with the

dewatering activities as part of the planned excavation/construction for the property. This PPP

has been developed in accordance with New York State Department of Environmental

Conservation (NYSDEC) Commissioner Policy-29, Environmental Justice and Permitting

(CP-29).

Halletts Astoria LLC (Applicant) is committed to informing and involving the public during the

SPDES permit application process. The objective of the PPP is to promote communication and

to assist the public in understanding the SPDES permit application process. Citizen participation

in the SPDES permit application process provides Halletts Astoria LLC and the NYSDEC with

an opportunity to obtain public input as part of the comprehensive permitting process.

Specific objectives of this PPP for the SPDES permit application are to:

Keep the affected public informed about the water treatment and discharge systems and the associated SPDES permit application for the Halletts Point Building 1 Project;

Ensure the opportunity for open communication between the public and project staff throughout the SPDES permit application;

Ensure public participation outreach efforts include potentially affected environmental justice areas; and

Create opportunities for the public to contribute information, opinions, and perspectives that have potential to influence decisions about Halletts Point's SPDES permit.

In order to achieve the aforementioned objectives, this PPP provides information about

the following: (1) project background, (2) details regarding the process for identifying of

stakeholders, (3) meaningful opportunities for the public to comment, (4) availability of written

information to the public in support of the PPP, (5) document repository, and (6) the manner in

which Halletts Astoria LLC will report the results of its public participation activities.


A Contact List (Appendix A) has been prepared to provide information to area residents, elected

officials, media, and other interested parties who want to be kept informed about the status of the

applicable SPDES permit.

For additional information, the public is encouraged to contact any of the project staff listed

below.

Halletts Astoria LLC Keith Dumanski One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036

Telephone: 212-257-6876 Email: [email protected]


2.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND

Halletts Point Building 1 Project is located at 1-02 26th Avenue in Astoria, Queens County, New

York 11102, Tax Block 915, Lot 6 (Site). A Site Location Map depicting the Site is provided in

Figure 1.

A description of the surrounding properties is provided below:

North 26th Avenue, Whitey Ford Field (NYC Department of Parks and Recreation) further north

South Custom CAS Inc. (woodworking), 27th Avenue further South

East Residential apartments; 2nd Street

West Former Famitech Property; 1st Street

Currently, the Site is undergoing construction and demolition debris removal of the former one-

story vacant building as well as initiating support of excavation activities. Previously, the

building was used as a warehouse/distribution of ink cartridges and light manufacturing (cutting,

edging, sanding) of marble.

The redevelopment plan consists of construction of a mixed-use development which includes

two residential towers (17 and 22 floors) which will include 405 apartment units, residential

amenities, and retail space (grocery store). The residential building will have a low income

component comprising at least 20% of the units. Excavation depth is anticipated to be

approximately 16 feet deep. Due to design and/or structural reasons, certain areas of the Site will

not be excavated; therefore, the cellar footprint will be smaller than the property footprint and

they include:

The northwest corner of the Site (triangle shaped); and

A 15 feet setback from the south side of the property.

These areas will be covered with a composite cover system consisting of topsoil, plantings, trees

and/or concrete pavers, therefore no native soil will be exposed.


The proposed redevelopment will include a cellar in which slab will be located below the

water table, therefore dewatering will be required. The groundwater table is approximately

3.5 to 5 feet below land surface and is tidally influenced by the nearby East River.

On December 21, 2015 Halletts Astoria LLC’s subcontractor, Moretrench, submitted the SPDES

Permit application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

(NYSDEC) Division of Environmental Permits. The application included figures showing the

treatment system layout and associated cut sheets (see Figures 2 and 3).

The pumped groundwater from the dewatering system will be sent to a treatment system

before connecting through a 6-inch underground pipe to an existing 48-inch storm sewer and

discharged to the East River via Outfall BB-023 (Figure 2). The proposed 400-gallon per minute

(gpm) treatment process includes a 21,000 gallon settling tank, two bag filter housings, and

two 9,000-pound carbon units. The piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) is included in

Figure 3.


3.0 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES

Halletts Astoria LLC will conduct public participation activities for the Halletts Point Building 1

Project. Halletts Astoria LLC is committed to informing and involving the public in the SPDES

permit application process. As a result, public participation activities will be held to provide

information to the public and encourage public participation in the SPDES permit application.

The results of these public participation activities will be reported to the NYSDEC as described

in Section 4.0.

3.1 Stakeholders and Contact List

The contact list of interested and affected parties was developed through various online resources

and include local and state representatives, property owners located adjacent to the construction

project, local news media, etc. The contact list will be updated on an ongoing basis through

attendance sheets completed at the public meeting, through public comments, and individuals

expressing interested to the project. The initial contact list is provided in Appendix A.

3.2 Public Information Meeting

Halletts Astoria LLC plans to hold a public information meeting in an effort to explain the

construction project and the SPDES permit application process, and to offer the public an

opportunity to ask. It is currently anticipated that this meeting will be held on February 22, 2016

at 7:00pm at the Astoria World Manor (Empire Room) located at 25-22 Astoria Boulevard,

Astoria, New York 11102. In addition, attendees will be informed of how they may submit

formal comments on the permit application to the NYSDEC and obtain answers to questions

after the meeting has concluded.

3.3 Publication of Notice in Newspaper

Public notices for the information meeting regarding the SPDES permit application will be

posted in the newspapers listed in Appendix B (Astoria Post, New York Post, Western Queens

Gazette) at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. In addition, stakeholders will be notified of the

informational meeting through a mailer sent in advance of the meeting. A sample mailer and the

newspaper ad are provided in Appendix B.


3.4 Document Repositories

The document repository has been established to provide information and documents related to

the SPDES permit application. The documents include reports, data, maps, and other

information gathered and developed during the course of the SPDES application process, as well

as the written information and public meeting announcements related to this PPP.

The document repository for the SPDES permit application is listed below.

Queens Public Library, Astoria Branch 14-01 Astoria Boulevard Long Island City, NY 11102 (718) 278-2220

Hours: Monday .............. 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday .............. 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Wednesday ......... 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Thursday ............ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday ................. 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday ............. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday ............... closed


4.0 SUBMITTALS

A report describing the completed PPP activities will be submitted to the NYSDEC following the

public information meeting described in Section 3.2 above. The report will summarize all

progress to date in implementing this PPP; all substantive concerns raised; all resolved and

outstanding issues; the components of this PPP yet to be implemented (if any); and an expected

timeline for completion. Upon completion of this PPP, Halletts Astoria LLC will submit a

written certification that it has complied with all requirements of the PPP and submit a final

report detailing the activities that occurred pursuant to the PPP.

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APPENDICES

A. Contact List

B. Meeting Announcement



APPENDIX A

Contact List

Appendix A – Contact List Information

Halletts Point, Building 1

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The Chief Executive Officer and Planning Board Chairperson of each County, City, Town and Village in which the Property is located: Honorable Charles Schumer United States Senate 780 Third Avenue, Suite 2301 New York, NY 10017

Honorable Kirsten E Gillibrand United States Senate 780 Third Avenue, Suite 2601 New York, NY 10017 Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney House of Representatives District 12 – Queens Office 31-19 Newtown Avenue Astoria, New York 11102 Aravella Simotas New York State Assembly District 36 31-19 Newtown Avenue Astoria, New York 11102 Mayor Bill de Blasio City Hall New York, NY 10007

Queens Borough President Borough President Melinda Katz Queens Borough Hall 120-55 Queens Boulevard Kew Gardens, New York 11424 Costas Constantinides New York City Council District 22 31-09 Newton Avenue, Suite 209 Astoria, New York 11102




Carl Weisbrod Director Department of City Planning 120 Broadway, 31st Floor New York, NY 10271

Department of City Planning Queens Borough Office 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Room 201 Kew Gardens, NY 11424

Mitchell J. Silver, Commissioner New York City Department of Parks & Recreation The Arsenal Central Park 830 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10065

2. Residents, Owners, and Occupants of properties adjacent to the Property:

To the North Block 913 Lot 1 Whitey Ford Field New York City Parks and Recreation 1-09 26th Avenue Astoria, New York 11102 To the Northeast Block 912 Lot 1 2-15 26th Avenue, COR 2-15 26th Avenue Astoria, New York 11102 To the East Block 914, Lot 114 Shri Hari Realty, LLC 26-01 2nd Street Astoria, New York 11102 Block 914, Lot 14 Shri Hari Realty, LLC 26-03 2nd Street Astoria, New York 11102




Block 914, Lot 113 Shriji Realty LLC 26-05 2nd Street Astoria, New York 11102 Block 914, Lot 13 Athos Zakou 26-07 2nd Street Astoria, New York 11102 Block 914, Lot 11 Maric Family LimitedP 26-07 2nd Street Astoria, New York 11102 Block 914, Lot 8 Daniela Development C 26-21A 2nd Street Astoria, New York 11102 Block 914, Lot 7 Ari Properties LLC 26-23 2nd Street Astoria, New York 11102 Block 914, Lot 6 Ari Properties LLC 26-25 2nd Street Astoria, New York 11102 Block 914, Lot 5 Ari Properties LLC 26-27 2nd Street Astoria, New York 11102 Block 914, Lot 3 Parma Tile Mosaic/MCO 26-33 2nd Street Astoria, New York 11102 To the South Block 915 Lot 2 Steinway Terminal 26-31 1st Street Astoria, New York 11102




Block 915 Lot 29 2nd Street Holding 26-36 2nd Street Astoria, New York 11102 Block 490 Lot 101 New York City Housing Authority Astoria Houses 4-25 Astoria Blvd Astoria, NY 11102 Resident Association President: Claudia Coger To the West Block 916 Lot 10 Halletts Famitech LLC 26-02 1st Street Astoria, New York 11102 Block 916 Lot 1 Halletts Famitech LLC 26-40 1st Street Astoria, New York 11102

3. Local News Media:

Astoria Post (Section of the Queens Post) Christian Murray 45-06 Queens Blvd #160 Sunnyside, New York 11104

New York Post 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 (212) 930-8000

Western Queens Gazette 42-16 34th Ave Long Island City, NY 11101 NY1 News 75 Ninth Ave New York, NY 10011 (212) 367-0600




4. The Public Water Supplier which services the area in which the Property is located:

New York City Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations 59-17 Junction Boulevard Flushing, NY 11373

5. Any Person who has requested to be placed on the Contact List:

We are unaware of any requests for inclusion on the contact list.

6. Sensitive Receptors:

Churches: Canaan AME Church 301 27th Ave Astoria, NY 11102 Betel of America 26-02 4th St Astoria, NY 11102 The Berean Church of NY 4-21 27th Ave Astoria, NY 11102 Goodwill: Goodwill Industries International, Inc. 4-21 27th Ave #1C Astoria, NY 11102 School/Daycare Facility: St. Margaret Mary Early Childhood Development Center Monsignor Alfred LoPinto, Vicar for Human Services and Chief Executive Officer 916 27th Avenue, #2 Long Island City, New York 11102 Astoria Blue Feather 27-07 8th St Astoria, NY 11102 Parks: Whitey Ford Field NYC Parks




The Arsenal Central Park 830 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10065 Clinics: Martin De Porres Clinic 4-21 27th Ave Astoria, NY 11102

7. Location of the Document Repository:

Queens Public Library 14-01 Astoria Boulevard Long Island City, New York 11102 8. Community Board:

Queens Community Board 1 Joseph Risi, Queens Community Board Chairperson 45-01 Ditmars Boulevard LL Suite 1025 Astoria, New York 11105



APPENDIX B

Meeting Announcement

You are Invited to a Public Information Meeting about the Proposed Halletts Point Building 1 Project

Halletts Astoria LLC submitted an application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for a SPDES permit. The purpose of this Public Information Meeting is to inform and involve the public during the SPDES permit application process for the Halletts Point Building 1 water treatment and discharge operated in connection with the dewatering activities as part of the planned excavation/construction for the property. This Public Participation Plan has been developed in accordance with NYSDEC Commissioner Policy-29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29).

Want to know more? Come to a meeting.

When: 02/22/16

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Where: Astoria World Manor (Empire Room), 25-22 Astoria Blvd, Astoria, NY 11102

Your Attendance is Important.

• Get information about the proposed construction. • Talk to representatives from Halletts Astoria LLC. • Have your questions answered. • Discuss your concerns about the proposed construction. • Provide comments on the proposed construction. • Learn about the opportunities for public comment on the permit

application. Questions are encouraged throughout the meeting. Time will also be set aside at the end of the meeting to answer any remaining questions. For more information, contact: Halletts Astoria LLC Keith Dumanski

One Bryant Park New York, New York Phone: (212) 257-6876 E-mail: [email protected]

Notice of Public Information Session

Proposed Halletts Point Building 1 Project

State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit

Application

Application ID: 2-6301-00783/00001 Applicant: HALLETTS ASTORIA LLC Facility: HALLETTS POINT BUILDING 1 Location: 1-02 26TH AVE, ASTORIA, NY 11102 Permit applied for: Article 17 Titles 7 & 8 Industrial SPDES- Surface Discharge and Article 15

Title 15 Long Island Well Temporary Dewatering HALLETTS ASTORIA LLC invites you to a Public Information Session at the Astoria World Manor (Empire Room), 25-22 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria, New York 11102 from 7:00pm until 8:30pm on Monday, February 22, 2016. HALLETTS ASTORIA LLC is proposing the construction of a mixed-use development which includes two residential towers. The residential building will have a low income component comprising at least 20% of the units. The purpose of this Public Information Meeting is to inform and involve the public during the SPDES permit application process for the HALLETTS POINT BUILDING 1 water treatment and discharge operated in connection with the dewatering activities as part of the planned excavation/construction for the property.

This session is being held in order to conform with NYSDEC Commissioner Policy-29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29). It will include an informational presentation regarding the HALLETTS POINT BUILDING 1 facility permit application submitted by HALLETTS ASTORIA LLC followed by an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments related to the permit application. Additional information about this project can be found in a Fact Sheet and other project materials, available for public review at the following local Document Repository: Queens Public Library, Astoria Branch, 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11102 (Tel 718-278-2220). Project materials can also be reviewed online at the following website: http://www.hallettspoint.com/

Documents

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN...Public notices for the information meeting regarding the SPDES permit application will be posted in the newspapers listed in Appendix B (Astoria Post, New