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                                                                City of Albany
                      Local Waterfront Revitalization Program






                                                U S  DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOAA
                                                COASTAL SERVICES CENTER
                                                2234 SOUTH HOBSON.AVENUE
                                                CHARLESTON   SC 29405-2413





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                                                                                Adopted:
                                              Albany Common Council, October 7, 1991
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                                                                              Approved:
                                NYS Secretary of State.Gail S. Shaffer, October 8' 1991

                                                                             Concurred:
            U.S. Office of Ocean and Coasta I Resource Management, December 11, 1991









                This Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
                has been adopted and approved in accordance
                with    the   provisions   of the      Waterfront
                Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland
                Waterways Act (Executive Law, Article 42) and
                .its implementing regulations (6 NYCRR 601).
                Federal concurrence on. the incorporation of this
                Local Waterfront Revitalization Program into the
                New York State Coastal Mannement Program
                as a Routine Program Implementation has been
                obtained in accordance with the provisions of the
                U.S. Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972
                (P.L. 92-583), as amended, and itsimplementing
                regulations (15 CFR 923).


                The preparation of this program was financially
                aided by a federal grant from the U.S.
                Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and
                Atmospheric Administration, Office of Ocean
                and Coastal Resource Management, under the
                Coastal Zone Management Act of. 1972, as
                amended. Federal Grant No. NA-82-AA-D-
                CZ068.



                The New York State Coastal Management Pro-
                gram and the preparation of Local Waterfront
                Revitalization Programs are administered by the
                New York State Department of State, Division of
                Coastal Resources and Waterfront Revitalization,
                162 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York
                12231.
















                                                      STATE OF NEW YORK
                                                     DEPARTMENT OFISTATE
                                                     ALBANY, N.Y. 12231 -000 1
                  GAIL S. SHAFFER
                 SECRETARY OF STATE

                                                         AUG. 201992




                Mr. James Burgess
                Chief
                Coastal Programs Division
                Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource
                  Management
                National Oceanic and Atmospheric
                  Administration
                1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW
                Universal Building South
                Washington, D.C. 20235

                Dear Mr. Burgess:

                Enclosed are copies of the City of Albany Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP).
                The LWRP has been adopted by the municipality and'approved by the New York State Secretary
                of State. In addition, your office has concurred on its incorporation into the State's Coastal:
                Management Program as a routine program implementation action. Copies of this document are
                also being transmitted to State agencies, as well as selected federal, county, and local agencies.

                Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this document, feel free to contact either
                myself or Charles McCaffrey of this office at (518) 474-6000.

                                                             Sincerely,



                                                             George R. Stafford
                                                             Director
                                                             Division of Coastal Resources
                                                               and Waterfront Revitalization
                GRS:gn
                Enclosure














                                              STATE OF NEW YORK
                                             DEPARTMENT OF STATE

                                             ALBANY, N.Y. 1223 1 -0001
              GAIL S. SHAFFER
             SECRETARY OF STATE
                                                  OCT.   a 1991






              Honorable Thomas M. Whalen, III
              Mayor, City of Albany
              City Hall
              Albany, NY 12207

              Dear Mayor Whalen:

              It is with great pleasure that I inform you that, pursuant to the Waterfront
              Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland Waterways Act, I have approved the Local
              Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) prepared by the City of Albany. Albany
              is to be commended for its thoughtful and energetic response to opportunities
              presented along its waterfront.

              I will notify State agencies shortly that I have approved the LWRP and will provide
              them with a list of their activities which must be undertaken *in a manner consistent
              to the maximum extent practicable with the LWRP.

              Again, I would like to commend the City for its efforts in developing the LWRP and
              look forward to working with you in the years to come as you endeavor to revitalize
              your waterfront.

                                                     Sincerely,





                                                     Gail S. Shaffer
              GSS: gn












                                            Continuation of Common Council Meeting, Oct. 7




                                            Aldennen Fox and ST. JOHN offered the foIlowing:

                                         RESOLUTION NUMBER 96.101.9111

                                         RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTING THE
                                            LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
                                            (LWRP) FOR THE CITY OF ALBANY.
                                            RESOLVED, That the Local Waterfront Revitalizatio'n Pro##ip
                                         (LWRP) for the promotion and protection of the City's coastal
                                         resources in accordance with guidelines as established by the New
                                         York State Coastal Management Program be, and is hereby, en-
                                         dorsed and adopted.
                                            Adopted by the following vote:
                                            Affirmative-Aldermen Buechs, Coluccio, DiPace, Fox, Green-
                                         stein, Jennings, Logan, Lynn, Rourke, St. John, Scalzo, Torneello,
                                         Van Amburgh, Ward-14. Negative--O.




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                                    4,        UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
                                              National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
                                              NATIONAL OCEAN SER-VICE
                                      4rg, ov OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
                                              Washington, D.C. 20235
                                                DEC 1 1 1991






         George Stafford
         Director
         Division of Coastal Resources.
           and Waterfront Revitalization
         Department of State
         162 Washington Street
         Albany, N.Y..12231


         Dear Mr. Stafford:

         The Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management concurs with
         your request to incorporate the City of Albany Local Waterfront
         Revitalization Program (LWRP) into the New York State Coastal
         Management Program as a Routine Program Implementation (RPI)
         change. we received comments from eleven Federal agencies,. none
         objecting to incorporating the LWRP as a RPI. This approval
         assumes you will make no further changes to the document in
         addition to the ones submitted.

         In accordance with the Coastal Management  Regulations, 15 CFR
         923.84, Federal Consistency will apply to  the City of Albany
         after you publish notice of our approval.



                                   Sincerely,




                                   Tru    oxe
                                   Director









                                                          TABLE OF CONTENTS


                  Section                                                                                               -Page

                                   LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION BOUNDARY                                             1-3


                   H.              INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS


                                   A.      Issues, Problems and Opportunities                                  H-3 -    11-5
                                   B.      Existing Land and Water Use                                         11-5-    11-8
                                   C.      Water-Dependent and Water-Enhanced Uses                             11-8-    11-11
                                   D.      Publicly-owned Lands                                                U-12 - H-21
                                   E.      Abandoned and Deteriorated Properties                               11-21 - 11-22
                                   F.      Public Access and Recreation                                        11-22 - 11-25
                                   G.      Historic Resources                                                  11-25 - 11-28
                                   H.      Visual Quality                                                      11-28 - 11-33
                                   1.      Wetlands                                                            11-33
                                   J.      Agriculture                                                         11-33
                                   K.      Surface and Groundwater Resources                                   11-33 - 11-34
                                   L.      Flooding Hazard                                                     11-35 - 11-36
                                   M.      Coastal Erosion Hazards                                             11-36
                                   N.      Water Quality                                                       11-36 - 11-39
                                   0.      Air Quality                                                         11-39 - 11-40
                                   P.      Soils                                                               11-41
                                   Q.      Geology and Bedrock                                                 11-42 - 11-43
                                   R.      Infrastructure                                                      11-43 - 11-44
                                   S.      Highways, Roads and Mass Transportation                             11-44 - 11-46
                                   T.      Existing Zoning                                                     11-46 - 11-47
                                   U.      Wildlife                                                            11-47 - 11-48


                  M.               WATERFRONT POLICIES

                                           Development Policies                                                111-3 - 111-10
                                   ---     Fish and Wildlife Policies                                          III-10 - HI-15
                                   ---     Flooding and Erosion Hazards Policies                               HI-15 - 111-18
                                   ---     General Policy                                                      111-18
                                   ---     Public Access Policies                                              1111-19 - 111-22.
                                   ---     Recreation Policies                                                 111-24 - 111-27
                                   ---     Historic and Scenic Resources Policies                              HI-27 - 111-29
                                   ---     Agricultural Lands Policy                                           111-30
                                   ---     Energy and Ice Management Policies                                  1111-30 - 111-32
                                   ---     Water and Air Resources Policies                                    IH-32 - 111-37









                                           TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd.)


               Section                                                                              Page

                IV.          PROPOSED LAND AND WATER USES AND PROPOSED PROJECTS

                             A.     Proposed Land Use                                        W-3 - IV-5
                             B.     Proposed Water Use                                       IV-5
                             C.     Proposed Projects                                        IV-5 - IV-9

                 V.          TECBNIQUES FOR LOCAL UVIPLEMEENTATION

                             A.     Existing Laws and Regulations                            V-3  - V-4
                             B.     Additional Laws Adopted                                  V-4  - V-5
                             C.     Private Actions Necessary to Implement the LWRP          V-6
                             D.     Management Structure                                     v-6
                             E.     Local Review of State and Federal Actions                V-6


                VI.          STATE AND FEDERAL ACTIONS AND PROGRAMS LIKELY
                               TO AFFECT IMPLEMENTATION


                             'A.    Actions Which Should be Undertaken in a Manner
                                    Consistent with the LWRP                                 VI-4 - VI-27

                             B.     Actions Necessary to Affect Implementation               VI-28 -VI-30

                VII.         CONSULTATION WITH OTHER AFFECTED AGENCIES VII-3


               VIII.         OBTAFUNG LOCAL COMMITMENT                                       VIII-3-VIII-6



                                                     APPENDICES


                             APPENDIX A           Inventory of Port Leases

                             APPENDIX B           Inventory of Publicly-Owned Lands

                             APPENDIX C           Survey of Abandoned and Deteriorated Properties

                             APPENDIX D           Normans Kill Habitat Information


                             APPENDIX E           Waterfront Zoning Classification Schedule

                             APPENDIX F           LV*TRP Consistency Ordinance

                             APPENDIX G           Guidelines for Coordinating Reviews of
                                                  Proposed Stated and Federal Sections









                                                          LIST OF MAPS


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                  1.            Waterfront Revitalization Area - Location


                  2.            Waterfront Revitalization Area Boundary                                1-7

                  3.            Existing Land Use                                                      H-9

                  4A.           Publicly-owned Lands, Port Area                                        11-13

                  4B.           Publicly-owned Lands, South End Area                                   H_ 15

                  4C.           Publicly-owned Lands, Downtown Area                                    11-17

                  4D.           Publicly-owned Lands, Patroon Island Area                              11-19

                  5.            Existing Public Access                                                 11-29

                  6.            Historic Resources                                                     11-31


                  7.            Flood Hazard Areas                                                     11-37


                  9.            Proposed Land and Water Uses                                           IV-11

                  IOA.          Lower Patroon Island Nature Preserve                                   IV- 13


                  10B.          Lower Patroon Island Nature Preserve (detail)                          IV-15

                  11A.          Corning Preserve Comfort Station                                       IV-17

                  I 1B.         Coming Preserve Comfort Station (detail)                               IV-19

                  12A.          Island Creek Waterfront Park                                           IV-21


                  12B.          Island Creek Waterfront Park (detail)                                  IV-23

                  13.           Present Zoning                                                         V-7










                INTRODUCTION


                This Local Waterfront Revitalization Program has been prepared by the City of Albany, New
                York under a grant from the New York State Coastal Management Program. The City is within
                the coastal zone of the State by virtue of the estuarine nature of the Hudson River up to the Troy
                dam.


                The City of Albany is located on the Hudson River approximately 143 miles north of New York
                City (See Map No. 1) and is the capital of New York State. It has an area of approximately 22
                square miles and a population of 101,082 according to the 1990 Census. Having celebrated its
                tricentennial during 1986, Albany is the oldest city in the country still operating under its
                original charter.

                The City's waterfront is distinguished by its port, the only port in the state north of New York
                City which operates year-round, as well as by the Coming Preserve park, an 18-acre waterfront
                greenspace adjacent to the Central Business District. The waterfront area includes portions of
                the neighborhoods known as North Albany, Arbor Hill, the Pastures, the Mansion and the South
                End.


                In preparing and implementing the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, the City will
                balance redevelopment with preservation and enhancement of natural sites and recreational areas
                along the waterfront.

                Albany's Waterfront Revitalization Area (WRA) has a total river frontage of 4.6 miles and a
                total area of 1,647 acres. For the purposes of graphic display within the document, the WRA
                is divided into four sub-areas as follows:


                       1.      Patroon Island Sub-A


                                      Total Frontage:        1.7 miles
                                      Total Area:            587 acres


                       2.      Downtown Sub-Area

                                      Total Frontage:        0.7 miles
                                      Total Area:            171 acres


                       3.      South End Sub-Area


                                      Total Frontage:        0.7 miles
                                      Total Area:            200 acres


                       4.      Port Sub-Area


                                      Total Frontage:        1. 5 miles
                                      Total Area:            689 acres


                Some sections of this document will address the L)VRP in terms of these sub-areas.




































                                     SECTION I
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                Section I - Local Waterfront Revitalization Area Bounda

                From a point of beginning with the center line of the Hudson River, the southern boundary of
                the Waterfront Revitalization Area (WRA) runs west following the City of Albany's boundary
                with the Town of Bethlehem, which is the center line of the Normans Kill. (See Map No. 1).

                The western boundary of the Waterfront Revitalization Area begins on the west side of Route
                9W where it crosses the boundary with Behthlehem just south of Kenwood Road. From this
                point, the boundary runs north to the top of slope of the Normans Kill, then crosses Route 9W
                and runs approximately southeast, crossing the Delaware and Hudson Railroad tracks and
                reaching Binghamton Street at a right angle.

                From this point, the boundary turns north, once again crossing the Delaware and Hudson
                railroad tracks and running parallel to Old South Pearl Street at the base of the slope below
                Doane Stuart until it crosses Kenwood Road.


                The boundary follows the north side of Kenwood Road to the junction of South Pearl Street.
                It then continues north along the west side of South Pearl Street until it crosses Interstate 787
                (1-787) and continues past the junction of 1-787 and McCarty Avenue. It then proceeds along
                the west side of South Pearl Street, paralleling Route 32 and 1-787 to the east.

                From the intersection, the boundary turns east following the north side of Madison Avenue. It
                then turns and follows the west side of Green Street to its junction with State Street. It runs
                west along State Street before crossing that street to continue north up the west side of James
                Street.


                The boundary follows James Street to its intersection with Columbia Street, then turns north and
                begins to follow Broadway. Running parallel to Broadway         on its west side, the boundary
                proceeds north past the junction of Broadway and Clinton Avenue; further, it continues north
                past Broadway's intersection with Livingston Avenue, then Tivoli Street, Loudonville Road and,
                then continues north to Interstate 90 (1-90).

                Crossing 1-90, the boundary still runs north to the intersectibn of Broadway and North Third
                Street where it turns east proceeding along North Third Street.

                The boundary once again turns north as it meets the Delaware and Hudson Railroad line,
                paralleling the tracks until it meets Albany's boundary with the Village of Menands.

                The Waterfront Revitalization Area boundary proceeds east, following the City boundary with
                Menands until it meets the center line of the Hudson River, thence along said center line,
                proceeding south to the point of beginning.





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                                     SECTION H


                              INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS
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                 A. ISSUES, PROBLEMS AND OPPOR31JNITEES

                 Albany's Hudson riverfront represents a unique opportunity for the City to initiate the restoration
                 of the waterfront to -a position of importance in the life of the City. Albany's central business
                 district has, and will continue to, generate a substantial level of new development and
                 revitalization.   Waterfront development can stimulate and enhance this revitalization by
                 improving the City's image as a business, financial and educational center and as a vital, active
                 place to live and work.

                 Where conditions are appropriate, a revitalized waterfront would contribute to the economic
                 development, residential quality and environmental preservation of various areas of the
                 waterfront.


                         1.      Proffle of Opportuniti

                                 a.      Patroon Island Sub-Area


                                         Vacant and underutilized sites in the North Broadway corridor offer
                                         excellent possibilities for the redevelopment of warehouse and light
                                         industrial uses.


                                         Advanced planning for reuse of the demolition landfill site has been a
                                         stimulus to economic expansion in the area.

                                         Relatively abundant fish and wildlife on the waterfront offer the possibility
                                         of habitat enhancement and increased passive, nature-oriented recreation.

                                 b.      Downtown Sub-area

                                         Prime development sites are available on Broadway, north and south of
                                         Union Station.


                                         Historic buildings north of Clinton Avenue are suitable for rehabilitation
                                         and development for a variety of residential and commercial uses.

                                         The Coming Preserve is a public open space with a special significance
                                         to City residents, providing outdoor recreation opportunities for down-
                                         town employees and City residents. Passive recreation opportunities
                                         should be maintained and enhanced while modest recreationally-oriented
                                         commercial development could also be permitted.






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                                       Access to the Coming Preserve could be improved by a pedestrian
                                       overpass in the central downtown area, or by providing a pedestrian
                                       access right-of-way from the Preserve parking areas to the Albany Urban
                                       Cultural Park area.


                                       The tidal pools could conceivably be filled to provide additional land area.

                               C.      South End Sub-Area

                                       Continuation of the riverwalk and public access should be a priority as
                                       residential or mixed-use development occurs in this area.

                                       Existing industrial and commercial buildings offer opportunities for
                                       rehabilitation and conversion for residential or mixed uses.


                                       Residential redevelopment is currently underway in the adjacent
                                       neighborhoods to the west.

                                       A small, proposed park in the southernmost part of this sub-area will
                                       provide neighborhood level access to a waterfront recreation area.

                               d.      Port Sub-Area


                                       Albany's role as a river port with access to the sea has long been
                                       advantageous to the City's development. Albany's port is the only upstate
                                       port with access to ocean-going vessels that operates ice-free, year round.
                                       The City's later emergence as a highwayand rail center, in part fostered
                                       by the attraction of the Port and its facilities, has further contributed to
                                       that development.

                                       There exists an opportunity to promote the availability of Port sites for
                                       solid waste management processing facilities such as the scrap metal and
                                       bulk paper recycling operations that have existed at the Port for some
                                       time.


                        2.     Problems/Constrain

                                       The Interstate arterial system (1-787) which parallels the waterfront along
                                       the River is a substantial barrier to vehicular or pedestrian access to the
                                       waterfront from the developed areas to the west, cutting off the City and
                                       its residents from direct access and enjoyment of its riverfront lands.





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                                       Pedestrian access to the waterfront from the downtown area is only
                                       available via the narrow sidewalks of the Water Street underpass or the
                                       Hamilton Street underpass.

                                       Vehicular access is limited and possible improvements would involve
                                       expensive overpass construction and/or an underpass connection requiring
                                       an at-grade rail crossing.

                                       At-grade railroad tracks impede the development of increased pedestrian
                                       access to the waterfront for neighborhoods to the west.

                                       The entire WRA is in the 100-year floodplain.

                                       Parking would absorb too much open land.



                B.     EXISTING LAND AND WATER US


                The Patroon Island and Downtown sub-areas are, in a sense, bisected by 1-787 so that the
                character of the land use is fairly consistent on either side in each sub-area. On the east, or
                river side of the highway, the land is generally distinguished by open space and recreational
                sites; the west, or inland side being oriented toward residential, commercial and industrial uses
                (See Map No. 3).

                       1.      Patroon Island Sub-Area


                               This sub-area falls into three different areas: Patroon Island itself; the demolition
                               landfill area; and the Broadway corridor.

                                       Lower Patroon Island: Covering approximately 77 acres, between 1-787
                                       and the Hudson in the northeast corner of the sub-area, this area is
                                       currently an undeveloped public open space, accessible only by pedes-
                                       trians or bicyclists from the south or north, and by maintenance or
                                       emergency vehicles. An existing bicycle path is part of a trail system that
                                       extends along the river's edge from the Coming Preserve to the City of
                                       Watervliet. The only recreational facilities are several picnic tables and
                                       exercise stations. Apart from the two experimental rice paddies in the
                                       southern section and relatively thick stands of trees at the water's edge,
                                       the area is characterized by open fields and dense thickets, especially
                                       along the edges of the bicycle path. A boat launch is located near the
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                                         Demolition Landfill A         Between Erie Boulevard and 1-7879 north of
                                         1-90. This approximately 60-acre area, formerly the site of the Albany
                                         Sewage Disposal Plant, is intended for future industrial development.

                                         Broadway Corridor: This area is part of the larger North Albany
                                         industrial district, characterized by a large number of older industrial
                                         structures, many of which are vacant or in various stages of deterioration.
                                         A low intensity industrial corridor along Broadway extends to Erie Street
                                         north of 1-90, and as far east as 1-787 in the area south of 1-90. This
                                         corridor includes relatively sparsely developed land, supporting light and
                                         heavy industry and wholesale and storage uses. Several single family
                                         houses are closely mixed with industrial uses in the five blocks
                                         immediately north of.I-90.


                         2.      Downtown Sub-Area

                                 This sub-area also falls into three different areas: the area adjacent to the Central
                                 Business District; the Coming Preserve; and the area north of Clinton Avenue.

                                         Central Business District: This section of the Downtown sub-area is
                                         distinguished by a mix of high-density commercial, governmental,
                                         educational and institutional uses. Between Broadway and 1-787, existing          0
                                         development includes the State University Headquarters in the old D&H
                                         Building which is an important landmark clearly visible from the
                                         Interstate; the main Post Office and Union Station which now serves as
                                         the headquarters for the Norstar      Corporation containing office space
                                         with an attached two-level parking deck. Vacant parcels on either side of
                                         Union Station offer major development opportunities in this area.
                                         Currently, these sites are partly occupied by surface parking which
                                         comprises the area between the Post Office and 1-787.

                                         Coming Preserve: The main feature of this public open space of almost
                                         18 acres is a pair of tidal pools located in the center of the Preserve.
                                         Landscaping is minimal except at the water's edge, where a dense border
                                         of sumac and trees obscures views to the river during the summer. In
                                         recent years, the Preserve has been upgraded with additional picnic tables,
                                         a children's play cluster and a permanent rest room/maintenance facility.
                                         The park provides a unique waterfront recreation facility for downtown
                                         employees and visitors and experiences moderate to heavy use during the
                                         warmer months.       Some of the Preserve's primary features are its
                                         bicycle/pedestrian path, picnic areas and other passive use facilities. It
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                                      recreational fishing in the Preserve has become common, both in the tidal
                                      pools and the River itself.

                                      Blocks North of Clinton Avenu : This area includes a complex of historic
                                      structures, including Quackenbush House, the oldest surviving residential
                                      building in Albany, now converted into a restaurant; and the City of
                                      Albany Urban Cultural Park, which exists within a complex of industrial
                                      buildings that previously housed the City of Albany Water Works. A
                                      major expansion of the Albany Urban Cultural Park, which now includes
                                      a planetarium, was completed during 1991.

                      3.      South End Sub-Area


                              The South End sub-area, extending roughly from Rte. 20 to just south of
                              Gansevoort St., is one of Albany's oldest residential districts. Unlike the
                              previous sub-areas, the South End is relatively homogeneous on the west side of
                              1-787 and continues to function primarily as a residential area, interspersed with
                              neighborhood-oriented commercial activity.

                              On the river side of the arterial, off of Quay Street, is the Snow Dock, so named
                              for the City's practice of dumping snow from it in the winter. This is a recently
                              landscaped facility providing docking for moderately-sized pleasure boats such as
                              the Dutch Apple II. Directly south of the Snow Dock is U-HAUL's Albany
                              warehouse, van yard and only airborne truck. Further south, between Broadway
                              and 1-787, are several other industrial/warehousing buildings currently occupied
                              by a number of small-scale wholesale and storage companies whose functions
                              have no relationship to the river.

                              South of Route 20 and west of 1-787 are two residential development projects: the
                              Pastures, which comprises the Pastures Historic District, involved the restoration
                              of several buildings dating from the first half of the 19th century; and Steamboat
                              Square, an adaptive reuse and new public housing project lying partially within
                              the South End/ Groesbeckville Historic Districi.

                              Residential development continues south of Rensselaer Street dominated by the
                              five 12-story towers of public housing which anchor the Steamboat Square
                              neighborhood. On adjacent sites are new townhouse construction for low income
                              residents. This development has stimulated some private renovation activity in
                              the low scale rowhouse area to the south and west.


                      4.      Port Sub-Area

                              This sub-area is comprised of the Albany Port District. The Port of Albany is
                              the northern-most inland port in North America that operates, ice-free, on a


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                                           FORM DIVISIONS



               A20      ABSTRACTS & BIBLIOGRAPHIES


               A85      ANNUAL REPORTS


               C14      CENSUS


               C35      CITIZEN PARTICIPATION


               D50      DIRECTORIES


               E75      ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS (EIS)


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                                       Spgrt Fishing: Sport fishing opportunities are available from points along
                                       the Patroon Island shoreline and the Corning Preserve.

                               b.      Downtown Sub-Area


                                       The Coming Preserve This 18-acre park preserve provides ample scenic
                                       vistas of the Hudson which enhance the use of the bike path continued
                                       from the Patroon Island Sub-Area. Primarily, the Preserve, with its close
                                       proximity to Downtown, is ideal for open-air picnics, festivals and large-
                                       scale public gatheringsall of which are enhanced by vistas of the River.*
                                       The Coming Preserve is also the site of a sculling regatta held in June of
                                       each year. (See Section IV - E=gsed LMd and Water Uses and
                                       PEMsed Projects).       As in the Patroon Island Sub-area, there are
                                       opportunities for sport fishing from the Preserve's shores.

                               C.      South End Sub-AM

                                       The Snow Dock: This site was recently landscaped by the State as a
                                       parking lot for 50 cars. The Snow Dock provides opportunities for sport
                                       fishing and scenic vistas of the River. It is also adequate for docking of
                                       festival ships such as the Clearwater or Dutch Apple 11.

                                       Island Creek P         When completed, this waterfront park will offer
                                       passive recreational opportunities, as well as a boat launching facility.
                                       See Section IV for additional information.


                               d.      Port Sub-Area


                               The Port, by nature, is primarily a water-dependent facility, however, as stated
                               in Part B. of this section, of the 29 Albany Port District Tenants, only 14 are
                               marine-related (See Appendix A; and Part B, "Existing Land and Water Uses.")

                               The Port's marine and industrial facilities and ictivities prohibit public access to
                               this sub-area's shoreline, restricting scenic vistas and opportunities for sport
                               fishing and public access.

                               The 31.4 acre Albany County South Wastewater Treatment Plant takes its in-plant
                               water supply entirely from the City Water Department system, however, it is
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                D. PUBLICLY-OWNED LANDS

                A survey of publicly-owned land, prepared for this document in 1986 using City t   .ax assessment
                maps, located 36 publicly-owned parcels in the MIRA (See Map Nos. 4A-4D.) Parcels range
                in size from 90.9 acres (owned by the Albany Port District Commission) to various parcels of
                0. 1 acres. (See Appendix B - Survey of Publicly-Owned Lands). A few smaller parcels were
                found, but these scattered splinters of land are generally too small to be considered for
                significant redevelopment. Though the publicly-owned parcels west of 1-787 are relatively small
                and widely-distributed, virtually all of the land east of the highway is in public ownership.

                In the WRA, publicly-owned land totals 666 acres, which represents approximately 42 % of the
                1,647 acres of land that comprise the AFRA. By contrast, 987 acres, or approximately 58% of
                the land in the WRA remains in private ownership. Refer to Map Nos. 4A-4D which display
                these property ownership trends within the WRA.

                Following is a breakdown of how publicly-owned lands.in the WRA are distributed:

                       I       Patroon Island Sub-Area - I I Parcels totalling 147. 8 acres.

                       2.      Downtown Sub-Area - 12 Parcels totalling 31 acres.

                       3.      South End Sub-Area - 5 Parcels totalling 13 acres.

                       4.      Port Sub-Area - 8 Parcels to talling 243.6 acres.

                Lands within the WRA boundary which are submerged under the waters of the Hudson River
                and the Normans Kill total 231.3 acres are owned by the NewYork State             OEM Of Gneral
                Services and the City of Albany respectively.

                Right-of-ways of the two highways, 1-90 and 1-787, which pass through the WRA are owned by
                the New York State Department of Transportation.

                Please note that all lands within the boundaries of the Albany Port. District Commission are
                owned by that agency.

                Publicly-owned parcels targeted for major projects are: 1) Lower Patroon Island - landscaping
                and enhancement of passive, nature-oriented recreation and reinforcement of existing wildlife
                values; 2) Coming Preserve - increased landscaping and restoration of the existing comfort
                station building; 3) The 1.4 acre parcel at the intersection of Broadway and Church Street -
                establishment of a small riverfront park site. Linked together by the bicycle path that parallels
                the River from the Snow Dock to the Menands line, it is intended for these parcels to form a
                chain of open greenspace preserved along Albany's waterfront. (See Section IV - PEp1m
                Land and Water Uses and R=Qsed Projects and Map Nos. 9A - 12B.)



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                Also, vacant sites on the Erie Boulevard corridor in the        Patroon Island Sub-Area will be
                considered for relocation of non-water-dependent industries from the Port.


                E.     ABANDONED AND DETERIORATED PROPERTUS


                A survey of abandoned and deteriorated parcels was undertaken in July 1984. This survey found
                161 such properties in the WRA as follows: 69 commercial properties; 36 vacant properties; 24
                residential properties; 12 parking lots; I I industrial properties; 6 properties of mixed commercial
                and residential use; and 4 fenced properties used for storage and other purposes. (See Appendix
                C.)

                A few parcels are as large as 5.5 acres (850 South Pearl Street), though most are not much
                larger than an average building lot (40 ft. x 100 ft.). A 1.4 acre parcel at the intersection of
                Broadway and Church Street is targeted for a small 1.4 acre riverfront park. (See Section IV -
                PrMsed Land and Water Uses and Projects . Some vacant sites on Erie Blvd. may be
                considered for relocation of non-water-dependent industries from the Port.             Vacant and
                abandoned properties on Broadway, north and south of Union Station, may be considered for
                commercial development.

                The Survey - (Appendix Q

                In the case of properties with buildings, the following use categories are:

                       - Commercial or office use
                       - Industrial use
                       - Residential use


                The following categories. describe them:

                       Poor -          Buildings needing   major renovation: roof or foundation reconstruction,
                                       replacement of doors and windows, complete facade restoration.

                       Fair    -       Buildings requiring less substantial repairs: brick repointing, window and
                                       door repair, landing entry replacement.

                       Good -          Buildings undergoing restoration or needing only painting and minor
                                       repairs.

                Other parcels that are vacant, overgrown or in other states of disuse are described accordingly.

                Parcel conditions are described as either unimproved surface, weed-covered or as being littered
                with building debris. The site of the lot was approximated using number. of building lots as the
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                From the information collected here, the following can be determined:

                               The only vacant lands suitable for water-dependent or water-enhanced uses are
                               on Broadway in the South End Subarea.

                               The only large parcels of vacant land in the WRA are located on Erie Boulevard
                               in the Patroon Island Subarea.


                               Most of the vacant properties are located on Broadway in the Patroon Island
                               Subarea or on So. Pearl Street in the South End or Port Subareas.


                Much of the blight can be eliminated by three programs:

                               A continuation of rehabilitation activities along Broadway and So. Pearl Street.

                               A more earnest enforcement of the City's zoning ordinance and non-residential
                               property code in regard to vacant lot and parking lot grading, drainage and
                               screening.

                               The development of a comprehensive parking system, since parking is a crucial
                               function of many of Albany's vacant lots and a key to the continued improvement
                               of the Downtown Business District.



                F.     PUBLIC ACCESS AND RECREATION


                       1.      General Context


                               Interstate 787 is the primary barrier to improved access to the waterfront,
                               particularly in the Patroon and Downtown Sub-areas. There are only four points
                               ofaccess to the shoreline along these sub-areas. (See Map No. 5.)

                       2.      Access


                               a.     Patroon Island Sub-Area


                                      Existing Access: Presently, access by pedestrians and cyclists to Patroon
                                      Island itself is possible only by an eight to ten foot wide paved path
                                      leading north from the boat launch.

                                      Access Possibilities/Constraints: Access for two-way public traffic would
                                      require an expansion of the existing path by 30 feet in width for a
                                      minimum distance of 500 yards.



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                               b.      Downtown Subarea


                                       Existing Access: Access to the Coming Preserve is presently available
                                       only from the south, crossing under 1-787 at either the Broadway-Water
                                       Street intersection, or at Quay Street, south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge.
                                       Northbound on and off ramps from 1-787 also lead to the Preserve,
                                       merging with a one-way northbound frontage road which skirts the
                                       western boundary of the park providing exits at Colonie Street and Clinton
                                       Avenue.


                                       Access Possibilities/Constraints: Access points are difficult to find. The
                                       Quay Street entrance is almost half a mile south of the Preserve and the
                                       Colonie Street entrance is also remote. Needed is a pedestrian overpass
                                       crossing 1-787 at a central location, such as Maiden Lane or Steuben
                                       Street, providing access to the Preserve from the heart of Downtown. A
                                       pedestrian bridge has already been considered and the State Department
                                       of Transportation has investigated the possibility of a pedestrian underpass
                                       leading from Downtown to the Preserve.

                               C.      South End Subarea


                                       Existing Access:     Vehicular underpasses at Quay Street and Fourth
                                       Avenue connect to a two-way extension of Broadway running parallel to
                                       the River's edge.

                                       There is relatively unobstructed pedestrian access to the Snow Dock along
                                       Quay Street, which is the starting point of the waterfront pedestrian/bike
                                       path leading north to Menands.

                                       Access Possibilities/Constraints: South of the Snow Dock, the City holds
                                       title to a number of undeveloped right-of-ways, including the River's edge
                                       along the entire length of the subarea. This represents an excellent
                                       opportunity for continuation of the waterfront walkway as far south as the
                                       proposed Island Creek Park, and would complete. a three-mile Hudson
                                       Riverwalk leading from the South End subarea to the Village of Menands.

                                       The Quay Street and Fourth Avenue access points are only about a third
                                       of a mile apart and since the circulation system in the South End sub-area
                                       is all two way, there is no need for increased accessibility except under
                                       very intense levels of development on the waterfront.

                                       Access is restricted by at-grade railroad tracks. To connect any of the
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                                       Streets, would involve further at-grade railway crossings which impose
                                       inordinate operational and liability burdens on the railroad company.

                                d.     Port Sub-Area


                                       Access to the port by pedestrians and cyclists is undesirable because of the
                                       expansive shipping facilities which dominate the waterfront in this
                                       subarea. Expanding pedestrian access facilities in the Port sub-area would
                                       conflict with its industrial character.


                                       Currently, vehicular access via Church Street and So. Pearl Street
                                       adequately serves the port and its tenants.

                        3.      Recreation

                                Recreation is primarily confined to the Patroon Island Subarea and the Coming
                                Preserve in the Downtown and South End sub-areas. Recreation in the Port is
                                precluded by the Port's dominant industrial character. The following is a brief
                                profile of active and passive recreation forms in the four sub-areas of the LWRP:

                                a.     Patroon Island Subarea


                                       Pedestrian/Bicycle path; parallels the Hudson providing scenic vistas of
                                       the River.


                                       Fitness trail


                                       Sport fishing/Bird Watching

                                       Boat launch


                                b.     Downtown Subarea


                                       Coming Preserve: This 18-acre riverfront park is the centerpiece of
                                       Albany's coastal area providing picnic areas, open recreation space and
                                       the site of the annual Empire State Sculling Regatta.

                                       Pedestrian/Bike path

                                       Outdoor festivals, gatherings

                                       Sport fishing

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                                C.      South End Subarea


                                        Docking for festival ships at the Snow Dock

                                        Passive recreation in the neighborhood park

                                        Sport fishing

                                        Scenic vistas



                G. HISTORIC RESOURCES


                        1.      General Context


                                Historic resources in the WRA are located mainly in the Downtown and South
                                End subareas (See Map No. 6). Structures in the City's historic districts date
                                primarily from circa 1820 to 1930's.

                                In addition to being listed on the National Register of Historic Places, all historic
                                districts and structures discussed in this section are covered under a local
                                ordinance for design review.        It should be noted that a large number of
                                historically significant structures have been successfully rehabilitated to office and
                                commercial uses while retaining their historic integrity, A comprehensive
                                inventory of all residential and commercial structures in the WRA has not yet
                                been undertaken.



                                a.      Patroon Island Sub-Area


                                        No formally recognized historic resources have been identified in the
                                        Patroon Island subarea at this time.


                                b.      Downtown Sub-AM

                                        The Downtown sub-area has the highest concentration of historic sites and
                                        districts in the LWRP area. It includes portions of two historic districts,
                                        as well as six individual structures, all of which are listed on the National
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                                               Historic Districts

                                               Downtown Albany Historic District: This historic district, a large
                                               portion of which is located in the WRA, includes Albany's Central
                                               Business District. It is a mixed district of residential, commercial,
                                               governmental and educational uses comprised primarily of
                                               buildings dating from the mid-19th century to the 1930's.

                                               Broadway/North Pearl Street Historic District: Only a fragment
                                               of this district of largely residential, mid-19th century structures
                                               is within the WRA. It is significant in regard to this program in
                                               that it abuts the waterfront area at its border along Broadway.

                                       (2)     Historic Structures

                                               Quackenbush Waterworks Complex: Actually a complex of two
                                               and three-story brick buildings, this structure is located at 23
                                               Quackenbush Street on a one-acre parcel on the northwest comer
                                               of Montgomery and Quackenbush Streets. The oldest structure in
                                               the complex was built in 1862, with others being added between
                                               1875 and 1897. Since the late 19th century, the complex served
                                               as a pumping station for the City's water system. It is now the
                                               headquarters. and Visitors' Center of Albany's Urban Cultural
                                               Park.


                                               Quackenbush House: Considered the oldest remaining residential
                                               structure in Albany, this two and a half story brick building
                                               Jocated at 683 Broadway dates from 1736 and stands as a remnant
                                               of the Dutch settlement of colonial Albany. It is exceptionally
                                               important to the City as the earliest known remaining example of
                                               an urban architecture once characteristic of Albany.

                                               Union Station: Located north of State Street at 575 Broadway in
                                               Albany's Downtown Historic District, this three story stone
                                               structure was designed in 1899 in an effort to accommodate
                                               Albany's increasing rail traffic and to give an impression of a
                                               prosperous and progressive city. Upon its completion in 1900 it
                                               served 96'trains daily and was widely considered to be one of the
                                               most modem railroad stations of the country. Served by the New
                                               York Central Railroad, Union Station attracted industry and
                                               commerce to Albany and was one of the most significant buildings
                                               in the day-to-day lives of the citizens of Albany. Vacant for a
                                               number of years, the building was renovated in 1986 by Fleet/
                                               Norstar Bank Corporation for use as their headquarters.


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                                              Old Post Offic      Begun in 1879, this building, located on the
                                              northeast comer of State Street and Broadway in the Downtown
                                              Historic District, was fully occupied by Federal revenue offices
                                              and the U.S. Post Office by the end of 1883. This structure,
                                              along with the D&H Railroad Building and the First Trust
                                              Company Building, forms one of the most visually dynamic urban
                                              compositions in Albany.

                                              D&H Building: Located on Broadway at the base of State Street,
                                              this Flemish and Gothic Revival structure is one of the City's most
                                              important architectural attractions.     A component of Marcus
                                              Reynold's "Plaza" concept, it was comple@ed in 1918 and served
                                              as a rail station and corporate headquarters for the Delaware and
                                              Hudson Railroad. The D&H Building provides an exciting visual
                                              terminus for the eastern end of State St. It now houses the
                                              headquarters of the State University of New York Central
                                              Administration.


                               C.     South End Sub-Are

                                      The oldest residential section in the City, the South End sub-area includes
                                      two historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

                                      South End/Groesbeckville Historic District: Buildings in the South End
                                      first appeared along South Pearl Street in the 1820's and 1830's and on
                                      parallel and intersecting streets through the late 19th century.         The
                                      development occurred on land owned by Philip Schuyler and the Schuyler
                                      Mansion (listed on the National Historic Register) itself is located in this
                                      district.


                                      Developed in the mid-19th century, Groesbeckville was a small
                                      unincorporated village adjacent to the South End district at Third Avenue.
                                      it was annexed to the City in 1870.. Existing structures are mostly
                                      residential, two-three story frame and brick row houses dating from the
                                      1840's - 1930's with the majority built in the second half of the 19th
                                      century.,

                                      Pastures Historic District: This is the oldest remaining residential area in
                                      Albany. The majority of the surviving structures here date from 1810 to
                                      1850. It has been the focus of major renovation of existing structures as
                                      private homes, condominiums and rental property. The Pastures was
                                      formerly a mixed neighborhood of residential and industrial use.




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                                d.     Port Sub-A


                                       No formally recognized historic resources have been identified in the Port
                                       sub-area at this time.


                        2.      Amheological Resources

                                The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
                                (OPRHP) Field Services Map indicates that the entire WRA and adjacent areas
                                are considered zones of highly sensitive historic and prehistoric archeological
                                resources.   These zones are too numerous and expansive to be displayed
                                individually.


                H.      VISUAL QUALITY

                Albany's major contribution to the scenic quality of the coastal area is its well-known and
                impressive city skyline. Approach views to downtown, however, are diminished by an
                unattractive foreground of major rail and freeway installations and scattered industrial
                development. The waterfront sub-areas could play an important role in providing attractively
                landscaped entrances to the City, both from north and south, and focussing more attention on
                -its special riverfront location.

                Various zoning and land use regulations control new construction throughout the City. These
                controls will keep any new construction from interrupting the view from the waterfront'area
                toward Albany's downtown to the greatest extent practical while permitting the development
                needed for the City to achieve its goal of a 24 hour downtown.

                Several neighborhoods in the Downtown and South End Sub-areas are under the jurisdiction of
                the City's Historic Resources Commission (See Part G. - "Historic Resources.") The
                Commission monitors and makes recommendations on any new construction or alterations that
                would be visible from the street. All new construction requires approval under a City-wide site
                plan review ordinance.

                During 1988 the City adopted a new Historic Resources Commission Ordinance which provides
                greater control over development and design, as compared to the previous Historic Sites
                Commission Ordinance.


                Another significant concern involves the proliferation of unsightly and obtrusive billboards along
                the interstate highway right-of-ways in the VVRA. These large signs obscure views of the City.
                skyline from the waterfront and views of the waterfront from various vantage points within the
                City. This should be addressed through revisions to the City's sign ordinance that would
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                addition, the NYS Department of Transportation should consider a prohibition of signs and
                billboard permits within the interstate highway corridors that they control.

                The City is also concerned with preserving views from the River to a shoreline that has not been
                fully developed. The shoreline along Albany's waterfront is in most cases properly vegetated
                and attractive when viewed from the River. Exceptions are the Port and South End Sub-areas.
                The Port by nature is a working waterfront that cannot, and should not, be embellished with
                vegetation or screening for aesthetic purposes. However, the shoreline in the South End Sub-
                area is in a somewhat bedraggled condition which reduces the visual and scenic quality of the
                waterfront in this vicinity. An improvement plan for this sub-area should focus on appropriate
                redevelopment, maintenance and enhancement of public access to the shoreline.

                1.     WETLANDS


                No State or federally-designated wetlands exist within the City's Waterfront Revitalization Area.


                J.     AGRICULTURE

                On Lower Patroon Island in the Patroon Island Sub-area, between 1-787 and the River, two rice
                paddies covering approximately six acres were established as a cooperative experiment between
                a Jamaican rice grower, the City of Albany and the Albany County Cooperative Extension. Use
                of this area for rice cultivation has continued on a small scale basis.


                There is no other agric ultural development of any significance in the WRA.


                K. SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER RESOURCES


                Surface and groundwater resources in the WRA are limited to its two major streams: the Hudson
                River and the Normans Kill. Water tables in the VVRA, though generally high, are in no way
                a source or resource of public water supply. The City of Albany is served by two public
                reservoirs: 1) the Alcove Reservoir, located 12 miles to the @Duthwest of the City in the Town
                of Coeymans; and 2) the Basic Creek Reservoir, located 15.8 miles to the southwest in the Town
                of Westerlo.


                The Hudson River: The Hudson River rises from its source near Mt. Marcy in the Adirondack
                Mountains in northern New York State and flows south for 350 miles where it empties into New
                York Harbor. At Waterford, 14 miles north of the Port of Albany and some 2.5 miles above
                the Federal lock and dam at Troy, the River connects with the New York State Barge Canal
                System. Canals in this system run to Oswego on Lake Ontario, west to the Niagara River, and
                north to Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River.




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                 The Hudson River Channel, upon which the Port of Albany depends, is maintained by the Army
                 Corp of Engineers to a depth of 32 feet. Along the Albany Waterfront, the River varies from
                 1,100 to 650 feet in width and has an average tidal fluctuation of 4.7 feet.

                 The River's water-at this point maintains a "C" classification, meeting State standards. This
                 classification designates the water as suitable for sport fishing, boating and all other uses except
                 drinking and bathing. (See Part N - Water QualiV.)

                 The River also supports significant habitats for fish, waterfowl and mammals. (See Section U,
                 Fish and Wildlife Habitats.)

                 The Normans Kill: The Normans Kill is located on the west side of the Hudson River on the
                 boundary between the City of Albany and the Town of Bethlehem. It is a relatively large,
                 medium gradient, perennial warmwater stream with a drainage area of over 170 square miles.
                 The lower mile of this stream falls within the tidal range of the Hudson River.

                 The Normans Kill is the largest tributary stream in Albany County. It is one of four major
                 tributaries which empties into the northern portion of the Hudson River estuary.

                 The Normans Kill begins at the overflow dam at the City of Watervliet reservoir, which is
                 located in the Town of Guilderland. It flows through the 'Towns of Guilderland, New Scotland
                 and Bethlehem, where it flows beneath Route 85. From this point, the Normans Kill follows
                 Albany's,boundary with the Town of Bethlehem, flowing through the WRA for a total of 1.2
                 miles to its terminus at the Hudson River just south of the MIRA.

                 The Normans Kill passes through a more secluded and diverse environment than the Hudson,
                 not being exposed to the highway noise and industrial intrusion of the River locale. In addition,
                 there are a variety of cover types present along the banks of the Normans Kill: woods, open
                 brushland, and exposed rock cliffs.

                 The classification and standards for the Normans Kill from its mouth on the Hudson to the Route
                 443 bridge, on the Albany/Bethlehem line approximately 3 miles northwest of the WRA are "C".
                 Freshwater inflows from the Normans Kill are important for maintaining water quality in the
                 Hudson River estuary.

                 Portions of this stream provide favorable habitat conditions for a variety of regionally common
                 fishes and small mammals. (See Part U - Fish and Wildlife Habitats.)

                 In addition, a two mile segment of the Normans Kill, from its mouth at the Hudson River to an
                 upstream falls located near the NYS Thruway (1-90) b      ridge, has been designated by the New
                 York State Secretary of State as a coastal fish and wildlife habitat of statewide significance.





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                L.     FLOODING HAZARD


                The 100-year flood elevation is 21 feet above the mean sea level, placing almost the entire
                waterfront area within a Flood Hazard Area, as delineated by the Federal Emergency
                Management Agency. (See Map No. 7.)

                Flooding of the City's WRA is a very real issue. It is hypothesized that, while the Hudson
                River reservoir system controls smaller floods, the right combination of a series of wet years,
                filling the Sacandaga Reservoir which lies approximately 45 miles to the northwest in Fulton
                County, together with a large tropical storm is all that is needed to produce a major flood in
                Albany. During such an event, it is likely that the Patroon Island and Port Sub-areas would
                suffer the greatest damage. These areas would probably be chosen by the swollen river as the
                floodways, bearing hazardous flow velocities of powerful erosion potential, carrying with it large
                debris.


                The natural floodplain in the City has been filled in. The interstate highway system may act as
                a levee, channeling floodwaters until the highway system heads up the valley walls, and the
                topography flattens out in the Port Sub-area. From this point on, it is likely a new floodway
                would be carved out farther inland.


                During a major flood, the highway banks would be scoured and might collapse in some areas.
                Areas west of 1-787 would be swamped by slow or still waters. Erosion damage would be heavy
                and since wet soils, especially clays, weaken with wet loads, building foundations could be
                shifted, and structural damage would result.

                The Federal Insurance Administration Flood Insurance Study for the Ci1y of Albany, New York
                of October 1979, established the boundaries of the hundred year floodplain (See Map No. 7),
                but did not designate a probable floodway. The FIA reported that, since the Hudson River along
                Albany is an estuary, "water surface elevations during floods are .... a complex function of
                discharge, flood volume, tide levels and wind effects." Because there is no "unique relationship
                between water-surface elevation and (floodwater) discharge ... no floodway can be computed.

                Redevelopment Considerations

                While major floods have been a rare occurrence this century, the City should remain aware of
                their inevitability. Good floodplain management must be incorporated into the redevelopment
                and revitalization plans for our waterfront. This is not a serious constraint to recreational
                development in the area, but imposes a severe cost premium on any other type of development
                which must be flood-proofed to a foot above the 100-year flood elevation, or constructed over
                non-habitable space, such as parking.

                The City presently has a local ordinance in place that establishes procedures to promote public
                health and safety considerations and the minimization of property damage and disruption of
                commerce during a 100-year flood.


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                 The City itself may find it important to further investigate the designation of a floodway. The
                 ordinance defines floodway as "an extremely hazardous area" where it would "prohibit
                 encroachment, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, and other
                 developments unless a technical evaluation demonstnates that encroachment shall not result in
                 any increase in flood levels during a 100-year flood."

                 Types of redevelopment compatible with close proximity to the floodway are highways,
                 preserves, agriculture, and outdoor recreational facilities such as parks, walkways, marinas,
                 baseball fields, bike paths, and gardens.


                 M. COASTAL EROSION HAZARDS

                 Although no part of the Albany waterfront has been identified as an erosion hazard area and
                 erosion potential is not seen as a serious disincentive to waterfront development in Albany, local
                 actions can have significant regional consequences and the LWRP, therefore, must include
                 comprehensive erosion control measures. Any shoreline development in the Patroon Island Sub-
                 area or Coming Preserve area of the Downtown Sub-area should meet strict design and
                 construction standards.


                 Erosion could be a problem in the future for the light industrial facilities in the South End sub-
                 area. Edge stabilization will be required to provide for new residential development.


                 N. WATER QUALITY


                        1.      The Hudson River and the Nonnans Kill


                                The waters of the Hudson River.along the Albany waterfront maintain a "C"
                                classification which meets State standards. (See below).

                                The classification and standards for the.Normans Kill from its month on the
                                Hudson to the Route 443 bridge on the Albany/Bethlehem line approximately 3
                                miles beyond the WRA, are " C.

                        2.      Industrial Waste Restrictions


                                Discharging wastewater into the Hudson is regulated according to its impact on
                                fish habitat. It is prohibited to release visible amounts of oil, toxic substances,
                                colored, heated or acidic waters into the River.

                                All present industries in the Patroon Island Sub-area and the Port Sub-area release
                                their wastewater into the City sewer system. Any new industries locating in these
                                areas of Albany will be subject to the same restrictions.


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                               The Albany County Sewer District determines which types of industrial wastes
                               are acceptable for discharge to the sewer and which, being haz'ardous or
                               untreatable by the County treatment plant, require pre-treatment by the industry.

                       3.      Non-Point or Storm Water Poflution


                               According to the City Engineer, there are no non-point or storm water pollution
                               problems in the WRA.

                       4.      State Water Classifications


                               "A"    Source of drinking water; suitable for all other uses; water treatment
                                      required.

                               "B"    Suitable for bathing and all other uses except drinking.

                               "C"    Suitable for fishing and all other uses except drinking and bathing.

                               "D"    Suitable only for fish survival.


               0.      AIR QUALITY


                       1       General Context


                               Federal ambient air quality standards exist for five major pollutant categories:

                               1.     Total Suspended Particles
                               2.     Carbon Monoxides
                               3.     Sulfur Dioxides
                               4.     Nitrogen Oxides
                               5.     Ozone


                       The air quality in the WRA exceeds the particulate standards in the Port Sub-area. As
                       a result, any new industry facility seeking to locate or significantly expand in the Port
                       Sub-area would not be allowed to emit more than the pollutant concentration presented
                       in the following table.

                       Air emission standards for new industrial sites in the Patroon Island Sub-area would be
                       somewhat less stringent.

                       The following tables are adapted from Section 23 1. 10, Title 6 of the New York State
                       Conservation Law.




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                    HAZARDOUS WASTES
                        x SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT - Hazardous Wastes


            H15     HEALTH PLANNING
              .A5       Administration
              C5        Conferences
              E5        Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
              .F5       Facilities & Facilities Planning
              .M5       Manpower
              P5        Plans
              .R5       Regional Medical Programs

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            H45     HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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            H60     HOUSING
                        Apartments
                           x HOUSING - Multi-Family Units
                        Codes
                           x BUILDING - Codes
                        Condominiums
                           x HOUSING - Multi-Family Units
              .C5       Conferences & Workshops
              D5        Design
            *.E5        Elderly
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                           x HOUSING - Reports
            *.E5        Equal Opportunity (include here material on Discrimination)
              F6        Federal Programs & Grants
              F8        Financing
              H8        HUD Minimum Property Standards
             .L5       Low/Modest Income
              M6        Mobile Homes
              .M8       Multi-Family (Includes apartment & condominium surveys)
              .N5       Neighborhoods (Includes neighborhood analysis studies)
              P5        Planning (General Category; if more specific subject, use that heading)
              .R3       Rehabilitation




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                 P. SOIM


                        1.      Percentages of Soil Types in the LVMP Area:

                                        60% - Urban land: greater than 85% of area covered by impervious
                                        surfaces.


                                        25% - Urban land complex of disturbed soils, cut and fill areas,
                                               impervious surfaces.

                                        10% - Undisturbed natural soils.


                                        5% - Madeland, landfills of non-soil materials.

                        2.      Urban Land


                                The soils in the Port, Downtown, and South End Sub-Areas are "Urban Land."
                                This soil type is more than 85 % covered by impervious surfaces such as parking
                                lots, roadways and buildings.       Identification of the soils in this area was
                                considered impractical by the soil surveyors.

                        3.      Madeland


                                The "Madeland" areas are located in the Patroon -Island Sub-Area              at the
                                demolition and construction landfill and in the former barge canal channel
                                bordering lower Patroon Island on the west.           These areas are extremely
                                unpredictable depending on the fill content. The landfill material may be
                                unstable, poorly drained and subject to erosion and settling. Any development
                                must be very carefully chosen and designed.

                        4.      Natural Soils


                                The small percentage of natural soils found in the WRA are on the undeveloped
                                slopes near the Normans Kill or in that stream's floodplain. These can be
                                summarized as modern floodplain deposits (Alluvium) and lake-deposited clays,
                                silts and sands. They are all severely limited for development due to high water
                                tables, flooding, low bearing strength, slope instability and frost heave potential.










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                        GEOLOGY AND BEDROCK


                        1.      Geology

                                The VVRA is included within the area referred to by geologists 'as the Hudson
                                River Flood Plain.


                                The following is a vertical geological profile of the WRA:

                                Feet Below Surface                     Geological Material

                                        0-5                            Fill, approximately five feet thick except in
                                                                       old creek beds which may hold fifteen feet
                                                                       of it.


                                        5-30                           River deposits, silt, sand and/or gravel.

                                        10-90                          Layer of lake clays of varying thicknesses
                                                                       with a possible underlying layer of till less
                                                                       than ten feet thick.


                                        30-100                         Bedrock, depth to bedrock is mainly 50 feet
                                                                       in the area of So. Pearl Street.


                                Development Constraints

                                Because of the degree of variability, each building site must be studied for its soil
                                and geological characteristics and limitations. The following can be generally
                                stated:


                                River deposits are normally poorly drained with a seasonally high water table.
                                Thick clay layers generally increase construction costs. They have a low bearing
                                strength and are highly unstable when wet.

                                Flooding hazard is the most significant natural development constraint on
                                riverfront properties. (See Part L. - Flooding Hazards).

                                The underlying bedrock in Albany's WRA is called Snake Hill Shale. It is
                                judged as a fair to poor foundation for heavy structures, and is generally found
                                50 feet below the soil surface.








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                       2.     Topography

                              The most dramatic feature of waterfront topography is the steep gorge-like valley
                              put by the Normanskill as it flows into the Hudson River floodplain. At this
                              point, the valley is characterized by relatively gentle slopes.

                              Steep slopes also occur on Lower Patroon Island where 1-787 intersects'with 1-90.

                              Except for the slopes of fill areas under the highway and some berming in the
                              Coming Preserve, the waterfront is relatively low-lying and level, at an average
                              elevation of about 10 feet above the mean water level.


                              In the Coming Preserve, excavation spoils from the tidal pools have been
                              disposed throughout the park to form a more varied topography at elevations from
                              12 to 20 feet in the southern section. Ridges, to 22 and 30 feet above water
                              level, have been formed along the western edge of the Preserve, providing some
                              screening of the Frontage Road and 1-787 from the central park area.



               R.      MMASTRUCTURE


                       1.     Public Water Supply in thg WRA

                              With the exception of the area to the west of 1-787 on Patroon Island, the
                              waterfront area is serviced by the City's water supply system.

                       2.     Public Sewage System in the WRA

                              The City maintains a system of combined collection sewers, while the Albany
                              County Sewer District maintains treatment plants located within the Port and
                              within the Village of Menands.

                              The combined system is old, prone to breakdowns and as in many older
                              communities, needs upgrading and separation.

                       3.     Solid Waste Disposal

                              The City of Albany provides a public landfill and waste processing facility off
                              Rapp Road in the western portion of the City. Residential curbside collection is
                              provided by the City to structures containing 4 or fewer dwelling units.







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                       4.      Infrastructure Adequagy

                               Although the public water supply and -sewage systems are old, they do not pose
                               a significant constraint to existing or proposed MIRA development.


                S.     HIGHWAYS, ROADS AND MASS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES


                       1.      Highways

                               The waterfront area is served by two highways: Interstate-90, which runs east-
                               west; and Interstate-787, which runs north-south. Each of these highways serve
                               regional commuters to downtown, as well as inter- and intra-state traffic.

                               1-787 originates from Exit 23 on 1-87 (commonly known as the NYS Thruway as
                               it stretches from New York City to Montreal),in the southwestem portion of
                               Albany. It enters the WRA just a few hundred feet south of McCarty Avenue's
                               juncture with South Pearl Street. It leads north, passing between the residential
                               areas of the South End Sub-area and the river. It continues north, passing
                               through Downtown Sub-area between the Central Business District and the
                               Coming Preserve and continues through the Patroon Island Sub-area to Menands
                               and on to its termination 4.3 miles north of Albany near the Town of Green
                               Island.


                               1-787 intersects with 1-90 in the. Patroon. Island Sub-area. Access points to
                               Downtown Albany include on-off ramps connecting to Clinton Avenue and to
                               Hamilton Street, which leads to the Empire State Plaza and Capitol buildings.

                               1-90 passes through the M(RA in the Patroon Island Sub-area where it connects
                               with 1-787. This highway provides service east as far as Boston and west to
                               Schenectady, Syracuse and Buffalo. 1-90 also connects with 1-87 at Exit 24 in
                               western Albany.

                       2.      Roads


                               a.     Patroon Island Sub-area


                                      This sub-area is served by Erie Boulevard which extends from the Down-
                                      town Albany Sub-area north to Menands, paralleling the D&H Railroad
                                      tracks. This road serves as the main thoroughfare in this sub-area,
                                      providing access to the several industrial sites in this district.





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                               b.      Downtown Sub-area


                                       The main road serving this sub-area is Broadw  ay, which runs north-south,
                                       paralleling the VYMA boundary from the north end of the Patroon Island
                                       Sub-area to the South End Sub-area. Major streets carrying traffic into
                                       the sub-area from uptown are State Street and Clinton Ave.

                               C.      South End Sub-area

                                       Access to this sub-area from uptown is provided primarily by Madison
                                       Avenue and Morton Avenue. Broadway continues from the Downtown
                                       Sub-area and passes beneath the 1-787 interchange at the north end of the
                                       South End Sub-area. Broadway leads south out of this sub-area and
                                       connects directly to Church Street, the main access road into the Port Sub-
                                       area.


                               d.      Port Sub-area

                                       Church Street continues south from Broadway in the South End Sub-area.
                                       It is the main access road into the shipping/industrial section of the Port.

                                       South Pearl Street continues south from the South End Sub-area into the
                                       Port Sub-area and becomes Route 32 just -south of its juncture with
                                       Kenwood Road.


                                       The remainder of this sub-area is not served by public roadways or
                                       streets, as it is dominated by industrial sites and shipping facilities.

                                       While the existing system of roads and highways adequately serve the
                                       WRA, 1-787 poses a substantial public access barrier to the River and its
                                       shoreline.


                       3.      Bus Service


                               The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) serves the Downtown and
                               South End Sub-areas with several bus lines, most of which terminate at North
                               Pearl Street just west of the )VRA boundary.

                               Two bus lines provide service into the Downtown Sub-Area: 1) Bus line #14
                               which follows State Street, Madison Avenue and Broadway and leads across the
                               Dunn Memorial Bridge with access to the Town and County of Rensselaer; 2)
                               Bus line #24 which follows South Pearl Street and Broadway and leads across the
                               Dunn Memorial Bridge providing access to the City of Rensselaer and City of
                               Troy.





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                               There is no direct bus service to the Coming Preserve, Snow Dock or the Patroon
                               Island and Port Sub-areas.


                               Located in the Downtown Sub-area are a Greyhound bus depot (at Hamilton and
                               Liberty Streets), and a Trailways depot (at Division Street and Broadway).

                               A proposed shuttle bus system will carry passengers between the Empire State
                               Plaza and points adjacent to the Coming Preserve, establishing more efficient
                               access patterns between the waterfront and points uptown.

                        4.     Rail Service


                               Though there is no passenger rail service into the WRA or Albany itself, two
                               railroads provide freight service. The Delaware and Hudson Railroad provides
                               minimal service to the Patroon Island Sub-area to accommodate the industrial sites
                               along Erie Boulevard.

                               Rail work involving access to Port Transit sheds was started in 1986 and
                               continued in 1987. This involved grading at rail crossings and improving access
                               to the north and central areas of the Port.


                               Amtrak passenger rail service is available from the City of Rensselaer train
                               station across the river and from the Town of Colonie station located a few miles
                               northwest of Albany.


                T.     EXISTING ZONING

                The Waterfront Revitalization Area encompasses 10 different zoning classifications. Three of
                these zoning classifications were recommended by the LWRP and adopted by the Common
                Council in July 1990 for waterfront properties located east of 1-787 in the South End, Downtown
                and Patroon Island Sub-areas.           These three classifications are WF-1 (Waterfront
                Residential/Commercial, WF-2 (Waterfront Recreation) and LC (Land Conservation).

                The WF-1 Classification is designed to encourage residential, mixed use development or
                renovation primarily within the South End portion of the waterfront.

                The WF-2 classification is primarily designed to permit moderate-intensity recreational
                development within and adjacent to the Coming Preserve and boat launch area. The designation
                will permit the development of a wide range of public or private recreational activities, while
                still maintaining the open-space character of the Preserve area.

                The LC classification is designed to protect, maintain and enhance passive, open-space recreation
                areas in the Patroon Island and other publicly-owned preserve, park or greenspace properties
                throughout the City.


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                The Patroon Island Sub-area is composed of the LC zoning classification along the waterfront
                and the M-1 Heavy Manufacturing zoning district along the Erie Boulevard and Broadway
                industrial corridors.


                The Downtown Sub-area includes a WF-2 (Waterfront Recreation) designation for the Coming
                Preserve and the C-3 Central Business District classification for that portion of the Downtown
                Business district located within the WRA boundary.

                The South End Sub-area is composed of WF-1 (Waterfront Residential/Commercial), WF-2
                (Waterfront Recreation) and C-M Light Industrial zoning districts east of 1-787 and an amalgarn
                of C-1 Neighborhood Commercial and Residential districts to the west of the arterial.

                The Port Sub-area is designated entirely M-1 Heavy Manufacturing and contains mainly port-
                related and solid waste management facilities.



                U.     WILDLIFE


                General Context


                Although much of Albany's waterfront is characterized by a high degree of development, some
                areas do provide suitable habitats to support a relative abundance and diversity of regionatly
                common wildlife. These areas are the shoreline of the Hudson River at the Coming Preserve
                and in the Patroon Island Sub-area, and the Normans Kill where it passes through the WRA in
                the Port Sub-area.


                These coastal green belts provide important opportunities for sport fishing, bird-watching,
                wildlife photography and other wildlife-related activities in close proximity to an urban
                population center. Nonetheless, actual utilization of these areas is significantly below capacity.

                There is one aspect in which these areas share common wildlife values: the wooded slopes along
                the Normans Kill, and isolated areas of the Patroon Island Sub-area support significant
                populations of muskrat, rabbit, raccoon, and other small mammals common to a tidal zone.
                These areas also support small populations of such larger mammals as deer and red fox.

                Following is a general description of bird and fish habitats in these areas:

                       1.      The Hudson Rive


                               In the Coming Preserve and in the eastern portion of the Patroon Island Sub-area,
                               it is possible to observe common species of waterfowl, predatory birds, songbirds
                               and other species such as mallards, red-tailed hawk, orioles, ldngbirds, and
                               flickers.




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                                Most of the habitat can be described as maintained open field dominated by grass
                                sod. The rest of the area includes meadows, a tree and shrub line between river
                                and field, and six acres of what was formerly rice paddies, virtually abandoned
                                and reverting gradually to a natural state.

                                The  *river habitat supports an abundance of fish, and sport fishing opportunities
                                in the Hudson are excellent. In addition, the River supports a significant
                                population of short-nosed sturgeon, an endangered species whose range is up to
                                the Troy -dam. But while general water quality and fish habitat are improving,
                                toxic contamination prohibits the consumption of the River's fish.

                                Species diversity along the river bank in the Patroon Island Sub-area could be
                                furthered by the following: leaving more land in meadow; constructing nesting
                                boxes for wood ducks; and encouraging re-vegetation of the rice paddies so as to
                                protect the habitats of breeding mallards and other wildfowl who have come to
                                rely on these sites for nesting.

                        2.      The Normans Kill

                                The considerable length of stream channel accessible to migratory fish, and the
                                lack of significant human disturbances in the upper portion of the Normans Kill,
                                provide favorable habitat conditions for a variety of anadromous, as well as
                                resident freshwater, fish species.

                                A two-mile segment of the Normans, Kill, from its mouth on the Hudson River
                                to an upstream falls located. near the New York State Thruway (1-90) bridge, is
                                expected to be designated by the New York State Secretary of State as a Coastal
                                Fish and Wildlife Habitat of Statewide Significance. As an important spawning
                                area for alewife, blueback herring, and white perch, it is one of only ten
                                significant spawning streams for these anadromous fishes in the upper Hudson
                                River. Detailed information on this habitat is appended    including: a quantitative
                                evaluation of the habitat's significance; a description of its location, physical
                                features and fish wildlife values; a location mip; and a listing of'knowledgeable
                                contacts. (See Appendix D)














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                                   SECTION M
  0                WATTRFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM ]POLICIES











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                                                 DEVELOPMENT POLICIES


                POLICY I               RESTORE, REVITALIZE, AND REDEVELOP DETERIORATED
                                       AND UNDERUTILIZED WATERFRONT AREAS FOR
                                       COMAERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, CULTURAL9 RECREATIONAL,
                                       AND OTHER COMIPATIBLE USES.


                POLICY 1A              RESTORE, REVITALIZE AND REDEVELOP DOWNTOWN
                                       ALBANY AS THE CITY'SCENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.


                POLICY 1B              REVITALIZE THE SOUTH END AS A RESIDENTL&L AND
                                       BUSINESS CONEMWNITY WrM EXPANDED RECREATIONAL
                                       OPPORTUNITTES.


                POLICY ic              REVITALIZE THE PORT OF ALBANY AS AN INDUSTRIAL
                                       CENTER.


                Explanation of Policy

                Revitalization of once dynamic waterfront areas is one' of the most effective means of
                encouraging economic growth in the State, without consuming valuable open space outside of
                these waterfront areas. Waterfront redevelopment is also one of the most effective means of
                rejuvenating or at least stabilizing residential and commercial districts adjacent to deteriorated
                areas. This policy is intended to ensure that the directly undertaken, funding and permitting
                actions of local, State and Federal agencies further the revitalization of deteriorated portions of
                Albany's waterfront.

                Downtown Albany is currently experiencing a strong cycle of revitalization with much
                renovation and new construction activity. Many underutilized or vacant parcels or buildings
                exist within this sub-area which are still available for commercial, cultural or residential reuse.
                In addition, this sub-area contains the Coming Preserve, which has been identified as a major
                area of underutilized recreation space.

                Any actions directly undertaken, funded or approved by various governmental entities should
                be consistent with the range of projects and uses outlined within the land use plan for this sub-
                area. (See Section IV - RMsed Land and Water Uses and EMsed L?rjoec

                The portion of the waterfront within the South End Sub-area contains areas with direct
                waterfront access cited for their reuse potential as residential areas and a park area.

                Actions subject to approval by various government entities should be considered for consistency
                with these land use proposals prior to final approval.




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                 The Port Sub-area contains a considerable amount of underutilized areas for increased industrial,
                 fabricating or warehousing facilities for water-related uses. Reuse or improved use of currently
                 vacant or underutilized sites should give priority to water-dependent Port uses and discourage
                 or prohibit the location of non-water dependent uses.

                 The following guidelines shall be used to determine the consistency of any proposed action with
                 this policy:

                         1 .    When an action is proposed to take place in a waterfront area regarded as suitable
                                for development:

                                a)      Priority should be given to uses which are enhanced or dependent upon a
                                        location adjacent to the water and which complement the Corning Preserve
                                        for that portion of the waterfront east of 1-787.

                                b)      The action should enhance existing and anticipated uses. For "ample, a
                                        new highway should be designed and constructed so as to serve the
                                        potential access needs for desirable industrial development.

                                C)      The action should serve as a catalyst to private investment in the area.

                                d)      The action should improve the deteriorated condition of a site and, at a
                                        minimum, must not cause further deterioration. For example, a building
                                        could not be abandoned without protecting it against vandalism and/or
                                        structural decline.


                                e)      The action must lead to development which is compatible with the
                                        character of the area, with consideration given to scale, architectural style,
                                        density, and intensity of use.

                                f)      The action should have the potential to improve the existing economic
                                        base of the community and, at a minimum, must not jeopardize this base.
                                        For example, waterfront development 'meant to serve Consumer needs
                                        would be inappropriate in an area where no increased consumer demands
                                        were expected and existing development was already meeting demand.

                                g)      Theaction should improve adjacent and upland views of the water and
                                        shoreline, and, at a minimum, must not affect these views in an
                                        insensitive manner.

                                h)      The action should     have the potential to improve the possibilities for
                                        multiple use on the site.




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                                i)      The action  shall be in compliance with all applicable land use controls in
                                        effect within the waterfront boundary.

                        2.      If an action is proposed to take place outside of a given deteriorated, underutilized
                                waterfront area suitable for redevelopment and is either within the relevant
                                community or adjacent coastal communities, the agency proposing the action must
                                first determine if it is feasible to undertake the action within the deteriorated,
                                underutilized waterfront area in question. If such an action is feasible, the agency
                                should give strong consideration to undertaking the action in that area. If not
                                feasible, the agency must take the appropriate steps to ensure that the action does
                                not cause further deterioration of that area.


                POLICY 2                FACILITATE THE SITING OF WATER-DEPENDENT USES AND
                                        FACILITIES ON OR ADJACENT TO COASTAL WATERS.

                Explanation Qf Poligy

                There is a finite amount of waterfront space suitable for development purposes. Consequently,
                while the demand for any given piece of property will fluctuate in response to varying economic
                and social conditions, on a statewide basis the only reasonable expectation is that long-term
                demand for waterfront space will intensify. Such a demand within Albany's waterfront presently
                exists for water-related recreation within the Coming Preserve, as well as for the facilitation of
                water-dependent industries within the Port of Albany.

                The traditional method of land allocation, i.e., the   real estate market, offers little assurance that
                uses which require waterfront sites will, in fact, have access to the State's coastal waters. These
                "Water-dependent" uses, however, contribute significantly to the long-term economic vitality and
                public enjoyment of the coastal area. To ensure that such "water-dependent" uses can continue
                to be accommodated within the State, this policy provides that local, State and Federal agencies
                should avoid undertaking, funding, or approving non-water-dependent uses when such uses
                would pre-empt the reasonably foreseeable development of water-dependent uses; and should
                utilize appropriate programs to encourage water-dependent activities. (For a discussion of
                existing water-dependent uses, refer to Section II -Inventory and Analysis, Part C. - Water-
                dependent Uses.)

                The following uses and facilities are considered as water-dependent:

                        1.      Uses which depend on the utilization of resources found in coastal waters (for
                                example: fishing, mining of sand and gravel, mariculture activities);

                        2.      Recreational activities which depend on access to coastal waters (for example:
                                swimming, fishing, boating, wildlife viewing);




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                        3.      Uses involved in the sea/land transfer of goods (for example: docks, loading
                                areas, pipelines, short-term storage facilities)

                        4.      Structures needed for navigational purposes (for example: dams, beacons
                                lighthouses);

                        5.      Flood and erosion protection structures (for example: breakwaters, bulkheads);

                        6.      Facilities needed to store and service boats and ships (for example: marinas, boat
                                repair, boat construction yards);

                        7.      Uses requiring large quantities of water for processing and cooling purposes (for
                                example: hydroelectric power plants, fish processing plants, pumped storage
                                power plants);

                        8.      Uses that rely heavily on the waterborne transportation of raw materials or
                                products which are difficult to transport on land, thereby making it critical that
                                a site near to shipping facilities be obtained (for example: coal export facilities,
                                cement plants, quarries);

                        9.      Uses which operate under such severe time constraints that proximity to shipping
                                facilities become critical (for example: firms processing perishable foods);

                      10.       Scientific/educational activities which, by their nature, require access to coastal
                                waters (for example: certain meteorological and oceanographic activities);

                      11.       Support facilities which are necessary for the successful functioning of permitted
                                water-dependent uses (for example: parking lots, snack bars, first aid stations,
                                short-term storage facilities). Though these uses must be near the given water-
                                dependent use they should as much as possible, be sited inland from the
                                dependent use rather than on the shore.

                All existing water-dependent uses within the waterfront boundary will be reinforced. The
                specific sites which are available for water-dependent uses are covered in Section IV. Each of
                the sub-areas within the waterfront has been assessed for the potential of water-related uses and
                specific projects for each have been proposed. Specific actions should be consistent with these
                proposals and the land use controls which will be established according to Section V -
                Techniques for Local Implementation of the Program.

                POLICY 3               FURTHER DEVELOP THE STATE'S MAJOR PORTS OF
                                       ALBANY, BUFFAL09 NEW YORK, OGDENSBURG, AND
                                       OSWEGO AS CENTERS OF COMA11ERCE AND INDUSTRY, AND
                                       ENCOURAGE THE SITING IN THESE PORT AREAS,
                                       INCLUDING THOSE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF STATE


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                                        PUBLIC AUTHORITIES, OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
                                        WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO OR IN SUPPORT OF THE
                                        WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION OF CARGO AND PEOPLE.


                 POLICY 3A              FURTHER DEVELOP THE PORT OF ALBANY AS A CENTER OF
                                        COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, AND ENCOURAGE THE SITING
                                        OF DEVELOPMENT WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO OR IN SUPPORT
                                        OF THE WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION OF CARGO AND
                                        PEOPLE.


                 Explanation of Poligy

                 The Port of Albany is designated as one of five major ports in New York State. As such, it is
                 a vital component of not only the City's, but the State's economic well being. The aim of this
                 policy is to support Port development and activities in the Port of Albany.

                 Currently, the Port of Albany, is underutilized for water-dependent activities. Many of the Port's
                 prime tenants, some of which occupy river frontage, are in no way water-related. Non-water-
                 dependent uses should be assessed for potential relocation when their leases expire and their
                 vacated sites be made available to water-dependent uses.

                 Consequently, the Port will pursue a policy of giving siting preference to water-dependent
                 businesses when a site becomes available. However, lease agreements with existing non-water-
                 dependent tenants should only be terminated if the demand for their space by water-dependent
                 businesses is such that replacement tenants exist and the Port will not suffer economically from
                 such actions. Furthermore, the Port Commission may site new facilities to improve Port use
                 or lease income if no demand for water-dependent uses exists.

                 Three other development policies, discussed in this Section, also have significant implications
                 for Port development, namely: Revitalization of deteriorated waterfronts (Policy 1); water-
                 dependency (Policy 2); concentration of development (Policy 5); and the expediting of permit
                 reviews (Policy 6). In implementing this policy, State, Federal and local agencies will recognize
                 that jurisdiction of this policy extends over the Port Commission facilities, as well as any future
                 expansions or improvements to such facilities. If an action is proposed for a site within or
                 abutting the Port, or if there is a reasonable expectation that a proposed action elsewhere would
                 have an impact on the Port, then the following guidelines shall be used in determining
                 consistency.

                         I .    In assessing proposed projects within or abutting a major port, given that all other
                                applicable policies are adhered to, the overriding consideration is the maintenance
                                and enhancement of port activity, i.e., development related to waterborne
                                transportation, which will have precedence over other, non-port related activities.




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                         2.     Dredging to maintain the economic viability of major ports will be regarded as
                                an action of regional or statewide public benefit, if a clear need is shown for
                                maintaining or improving the established alignment, width, and depth of existing
                                channels or for new channels essential to port activity, and it can be demonstrated
                                that environmental impacts would be acceptable according to State regulations
                                governing the activity.

                         3.     Landfill projects in the near-shore areas will be regarded as an acceptable activity
                                within the Port of Albany, provided adverse environmental impacts are acceptable
                                under all applicable environmental regulations and a strong economic justification
                                is demonstrated.


                         4.     If non-port related activities are proposed to be located in or near to a ma or port,
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                                these uses shall be sited so as not to interfere with normal port operations.

                         5.     When not already restricted by existing laws or covenants, and when there is no
                                .other overriding regional or statewide public benefit for doing otherwise, surplus
                                public land or facilities within or adjacent to a major port shall be offered for
                                sale, in the first instance, to the appropriate port authority.

                         6.     In the programming of capital projects for port areas, highest priority will be
                                given to projects that promote the development and use of the port. However,
                                in determining such priorities, consi Jeration must also be given to non-port
                                related interests within or near the ports that have demonstrated critical capital
                                programming needs.

                         7.     No buildings, piers, wharves, or vessels shall be abandoned or otherwise left
                                unused by a public agency or sold without maldng provisions for their
                                maintenance in sound condition or for their demolition or removal.


                         8.     Port development shall provide opportunities for public access insofar as these
                                opportunities do not interfere with the day-to-day operations of the Port.

                POLICY 4                THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE
                                        STRENGTHENING OF SMALL HARBOR AREAS IS NOT
                                        APPLICABLE TO ALBANY.


                POLICY 5                ENCOURAGE THE LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS
                                        WHERE PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES ESSENTIAL TO
                                        SUCH DEVELOPMENT ARE ADEQUATE, EXCEPT WHEN SUCH
                                        DEVELOPMENT HAS SPECIAL FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
                                        OR OTHER CHARACTERISTICS WHICH NECESSITATE ITS
                                        LOCATION IN OTHER COASTAL AREAS.



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                Explanation of Polia

                The City of Albany is an area of concentrated development where infrastructure and public
                services are generally adequate to support future land uses and development, as specified in
                Section IV.


                For any action that would result in large scale development or an action which would facilitate
                or serve future development, determination shall be made as to whether the action is within,
                contiguous to, or in close proximity to an area of concentrated development where infrastructure
                and public services are adequate. The following guidelines shall be used in making that
                determination.


                        1.     A location in the coastal area may be suitable for development, if three or more
                               of the following conditions prevail:

                               a.      Population density of the area surrounding or adjacent to the proposed site
                                       exceeds 1,000 persons per square mile;

                               b.      Fewer than 50% of the buildable sites within a one-mile radius of the
                                       proposed site are vacant (i.e., sites meeting lot area requirements under
                                       existing local zoning regulations);

                               C.      The proposed site is served by or is near to public or private sewer and
                                       water lines;

                               d.      Public transportation service is available within one mile of the proposed
                                       site; and

                               e.      A significant concentration of commercial and/or industrial activity is
                                       within one-half mile of the proposed site.

                       2.      The following shall be considered in assessing the adequacy of an area's
                               infrastructure and public services:

                               a.      Streets and highways serving the proposed site can safely accommodate
                                       the peak traffic generated by the proposed land development;

                               b.      Development's water needs (consumptive and fire fighting) can be met by
                                       the existing water supply system;

                               c.      Sewage disposal system can accommodate the wastes generated by the
                                       development;




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                                d.      Energy needs of the proposed land development can be accommodated by
                                        existing utility systems;

                                e.      Storm water runoff from the proposed site can be accommodated by on-
                                        site and/or off-site facilities; and

                                f.      Schools, pojice and fire protection, and health and social services are
                                        adequate to meet the needs of the population expected to live, work, shop,
                                        or conduct business in the area as a result of the development.

                 POLICY 6               EXPEDITE PERMIT PROCEDURES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE
                                        THE SITING OF DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AT SUITABLE
                                        LOCATIONS.


                 Explanation of Polky

                 For specific types of development activities and in areas suitable for such development, local,
                 State and Federal agencies will make every effort to coordinate and synchronize existing permit
                 procedures and regulatory programs, as long as the integrity of the regulations' objectives is not
                 jeopardized. These procedures and programs will be coordinated within each agency. Also,
                 efforts will be made to ensure that each board's and agency's procedures and programs are
                 synchronized with other agencies' procedures at each level of government. Finally, regulatory
                 programs and procedures will be coordinated and synchronized between levels of government,
                 and if necessary, legislative and/or programmatic changes will be recommended.

                 When proposing new regulations, an agency will determine the feasibility of incorporating the
                 regulations within existing procedures if this reduces the burden on a particular type of
                 development and will not jeopardize the integrity of the regulation's objectives.



                                               FISH AND WILDLIFE POLICIES


                 POLICY 7               SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITATS, AS
                                        IDENTIFIED ON THE COASTAL AREA MAP, SHALL BE
                                        PROTECTED, PRESERVED, AND WHERE PRACTICABLE,
                                        RESTORED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THEIR VIABILITY AS
                                        HABITATS.


                 Explanation of Policy

                 Habitat protection is recognized as fundamental to assuring the survival of fish and wildlife
                 populations. Certain habitats are critical to the maintenance of a given population and,
                 therefore, merit special protection.     Such habitats exhibit one or more of the following
                 characteristics:


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                        0       are essential to the survival of a large portion of a particular fish or wildlife
                                population (e.g. feeding grounds, nursery areas);

                        0       support populations of rare and endangered species;

                        0       are found at a-very low frequency within a coastal region;

                        0       support fish and wildlife populations having significant commercial and/or
                                recreational value; and

                        0       would be difficult or impossible to replace.

                In order to protect and preserve a significant habitat, land and water uses or development shall
                not be undertaken if such actions destroy or significantly impair the viability of an area as a
                habitat. When the action significantly reduces a vital resource (e.g., food, shelter, living space)
                or changes environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, substrate, salinity) beyond the tolerance
                range, of an organism, then the action would be considered to "significantly impair" the habitat.
                Indicators of a significantly impaired habitat may include: reduced carrying capacity, changes
                in community structure (food chain relationships, species diversity), reduced productivity and/or
                increased incidence of disease and mortality.

                A habitat impairment test must be met for any activity that is subject to consistency review
                under federal and State laws, or under applicable local laws contained in an appruved local
                waterfront revitalization program. If that proposed action is subject to consistency review, then
                the habitat protection policy applies, whether the proposed action is to occur within or outside
                the designated area.

                The specific habitat impairment test that must be met is as follows:

                In order to protect and preserve a significant habitat, land and water uses or development shall
                not be undertaken if such actions would:


                                destroy the habitat; or
                                significantly impair the visibility of a habitat.

                Habitat destruction is defined as the loss of fish or wildlife use through direct physical
                alteration, disturbance, or pollution of a designated area, or through the indirect effects of these
                actions on a designated area. Habitat destruction may be indicated by changes in vegetation,
                substrate, or hydrology, or increases in runoff, erosion, sedimentation, or pollutants.

                Significant impairment is defined as reduction in vital resources (e.g., food, shelter, living
                space) or changes environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, substrate, salinity) beyond the
                tolerance range of an organism, then the action would be considered to "significantly impair"
                the habitat. Indicators of a significantly impaired habitat focus on ecological alterations and may


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                 include, but are not limited to, reduced carrying capacity, changes in community structure (food
                 chain relationships, species diversity), reduced productivity and/or increased incidence of disease
                 and mortality.

                 The tolerance range of an organism is not defined as the physiological range of conditions
                 beyond which a -species will not survive at all, but as the ecological range of conditions that
                 supports the species' population or has the potential to support a restored population, where
                 practical. Either the loss of individuals through an increase in emigration or an increase in death
                 rate indicates that the tolerance range of an organism has been exceeded. An abrupt increase
                 in death rate may occur as an environmental factor falls beyond a tolerance limit (a range has
                 both upper and lower limits). Many environmental factors, however, do not have a sharply
                 defined tolerance limit, but produce increasing emigration or death rates with increasing
                 departure from conditions that are optimal for the species.

                 The'range of parameters which should be considered in applying the habitat impairment test
                 include, but are not limited to, the following:

                         1.      Physical parameters, such as living space circulation, flushing rates, tidal
                                -amplitude, turbidity, water temperature, depth (including loss of littoral zone),
                                 morphology, substrate type, vegetation, structure, erosion and sedimentation
                                 rates;

                         2.      Biological parameters, such as community structure, food chain relationships
                                 species diversity, predator/prey relationships, population size, mortality rates:
                                 reproductive rates, meristic features, behavioral patterns and migratory patterns;
                                 and

                         3.      Chemical parameters, such as dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide,. acidity,
                                 dissolved solids, nutrients, organics, salinity, and pollutants (heavy metals, toxics
                                 and han dous materials).

                 Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats are evaluated, designated and mapped pursuant to
                 the Waterfront Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland Waterways Act (Executive Law of
                 New York, Article 42). The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
                 evaluates the significance of coastal fish and wildlife habitats, and following a recommendation
                 from the DEC, the Department of State designates and maps specific areas.


                 POLICY 7A              THE NORMANS KELL HABITAT SHALL BE PROTECTED,
                                        PRESERVED AND, IEF PRACTICAL, RESTORED SO AS TO
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                 Explanation of Poligy

                 The Normans Kill Habitat is an approximately two mile segment of this tributary to the Hudson
                 River extending from its mouth on the Hudson to a falls located just downstream from, the New
                 York State Thruway bridge. The Normans Kill is a relatively large, medium gradient, perennial
                 warm water stream with a drainage area of over 170 square miles. The downstream portion of
                 this stream, including the habitat area, serves as the municipal boundary between the City of
                 Albany and the Town of Bethlehem.

                 The Normans Kill is an important spawning area for alewife, blueback herring, and white perch
                 and is one of only ten significant spawning streams for these anadromous fishes in, the upper
                 Hudson River. As a result of the abundant fish resources of this stream, it is popular during the
                 summer months. Fishing pressure is concentrated on the lower section of the strearn near road
                 crossings.

                 Any activity that would substantially degrade water quality, increase turbidity or sedimentation,
                 reduce flows, or increase water temperatures in the Normans Kill could adversely affect the
                 fisheries resources of this area. Discharges of sewage or stormwater runoff containing sediments
                 or chemical pollutants (including fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides) may result in adverse
                 impacts on fish populations. Of particular concern are the potential effects of upstream
                 disturbances, including water withdrawal, impoundments, stream bed disturbances, and effluent
                 discharges.

                 Barriers to fish migration, whether physical or chemical, would have significant impact on fish
                 populations in this creek, as well as in the Hudson River. Habitat disturbances would be most
                 detrimental during fish spawning and incubation periods. Existing woodlands bordering the
                 Normans Kill and its tributaries should be maintained to provide bank cover, soil stabilization
                 and buffer areas. Development of public access to the area may be desirable to ensure that
                 adequate opportunities for compatible human uses of the fisheries resources are available.

                 The City of Albany has adopted design guidelines to ensure that new development in the vicinity
                 of the Normans Kill will be designed with stormwater retention features that will reduce the
                 negative impacts associated with stormwater runoff to the greatest extent practical. Retention
                 ponds, seepage pits and other methods will be used to control runoff and reduce turbidity and
                 pollutant loading.

                 The Normans Kill begins in the Town of Guilderland as an outflow of the City of Watervliet
                 Reservoir. Portions of this stream are bounded by the Towns of Guilderland and Bethlehem.
                 City officials have discussed with the Albany County Environmental Management Council the
                 possibility of preparing a stream corridor management plan. City officials will continue to
                 pursue this concept cooperatively with other involved municipalities in order to protect water
                 quality within the full length of the Normans Kill. Refer to Appendix D for detailed information
                 on the Normans Kill Habitat.




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                POLICY 8                PROTECT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES IN THE COASTAL
                                        AREA FROM THE INTRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS WASTES
                                        AND OTHER POLLUTANTS WHICH BIO-ACCUMULATE IN THE
                                        FOOD CHAIN OR WHICH CAUSE SIGNIFICANT SUBLETHAL
                                        OR LETHAL EFFECT ON THOSE RESOURCES.


                Explanation of Poligy

                Hazardous wastes are unwanted by-products of manufacturing processes and are generally
                characterized as being flammable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic. More specifically, hazardous
                waste is defined in Environmental Conservation Law (S27-0901(3)] as "waste or combination
                of wastes which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious
                characteristics may: (1) cause, or significantly contribute to, an increase in mortality or an
                increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible illness; or (2) pose a substantial
                present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored,
                transported, disposed or otherwise managed." A list of hazardous wastes has been adopted by
                DEC (6NYCRR Part 371).

                The handling (storage, transport, treatment and disposal) of the materials included on the
                hazardous waste list are being strictly regulated in New York State to prevent their entry or
                introduction into the environment, particularly into the State's air, land and waters. Such
                controls should effectively minimize possible contamination of and bio-accumulation in the
                State's coastal fish and wildlife resources at levels that cause mortality or create physiological
                and behavioral disorders.


                Other pollutants refer to conventional wastes generated from point and non-point sources and
                not identified as hazardous wastes, but controlled through other State regulations.

                POLICY 9                EXPAND RECREATIONAL USE OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
                                        RESOURCES IN COASTAL AREAS BY INCREASING ACCESS TO
                                        EXISTING RESOURCES, SUPPLEMENTING EXISTING STOCKS,
                                        AND DEVELOPING NEW RESOURCES. SUCH EFFORTS SHALL
                                        BE MADE IN A NL04NER WHICH ENSURES THE PROTECTION
                                        OF RENEWABLE FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES AND
                                        CONSIDERS OTHER ACTIVITIES DEPENDENT ON THEM.

                Explanation of Poligy

                As previously discussed in Section H - Inventory and Analysis, Part F. - "Public Access and
                Recreation" and Part U - "Fish and Wildlife Habitats", recreational uses of fish resources
                include non-commercial sport fishing. With respect to wildlife resources, non-consumptive uses,
                such as bird watching are acceptable.




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                Any efforts to increase recreational use of fish and wildlife resources must be made in a manner
                which ensures the protection of fish and wildlife resources and which takes into consideration
                other activities dependent on these resources. Also, such efforts must be done in accordance
                with existing State law and in keeping with sound resource'management considerations. Such
                considerations include biology of the species, carrying capacity of the resources, public demand,
                costs and available technology.

                The following additional guidelines should be considered by State, Federal, and City agencies
                as they determine the consistency of their proposed action with the above policy:

                        I      Consideration should be made as to whether an action will impede existing or
                               future utilization of the City's recreational fish and wildlife resources.

                       2.      Efforts to increase access to recreational fish and wildlife resources shall not lead
                               to over-utilization of that resource or cause impairment of -the habitat. Sometimes
                               such impairment can be more subtle than actual physical damage to the habitat.
                               For example, increased human presence can deter animals from using the habitat
                               area.


                       3.      The impacts of increasing access to recreational fish and wildlife resources should
                               be determined on a case-by-case basis, consulting the significant habitat narrative
                               (See Policy 7) and/or conferring with a trained fish and wildlife biologist.

                POLICY 10              THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE
                                       DEVELOPMENT OF COMN[ERCIAL FISHING IS NOT
                                       APPLICABLE TO ALBANY.



                                    FLOODING AND EROSION HAZARDS POLICIES


                POLICY 11              THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE Sn[ING OF
                                       DEVELOPMENT IN THE COASTAL AREA SO AS TO NUNDME
                                       DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY FLOODING AND
                                       EROSION IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ALBANY.


                POLICY 12              THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE PROTECTION
                                       OF NATURAL PROTECTIVE FEATURES IS NOT APPLICABLE
                                       TO ALBANY.


                POLICY 13              THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE CONSTRUC-
                                       TION OF EROSION PROTECTION STRUCTURES IS NOT
                                       APPLICABLE TO ALBANY, ALTHOUGH A LOCAL POLICY IS
                                       ESTABLISHED.




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                 POLICY 13A             THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF WHARVES AND DOCKS
                                        WITHIN THE PORT SHOULD BE PLANNED TO INSURE THAT
                                        FUTURE DESTABILIZATION OF THESE FACILITIES WILL NOT
                                        OCCUR.

                 Explanation of Polia

                 A lack of ongoing maintenance in the past has led to the collapse and destabilizing of some
                 sections of wharf along the Port's shoreline. An ongoing maintenance plan is needed for those
                 sections of wharf which are not beyond repair. Other sections of wharf, due to their deteriorated
                 condition and, the effects of erosion, should be rebuilt as part of a capital improvement program
                 for the Port of Albany.

                 A Port of Albany Plan was prepared for the Port in conjunction with the NYS Department of
                 Transportation. This plan recognizes this problem and recommends long-range improvements.,

                 POLICY 14              ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT9 INCLUDING THE
                                        CONSTRUCTION OR RECONSTRUCTION OF EROSION
                                        PROTECTION STRUCTURES, SHALL BE UNDERTAKEN SO
                                        THAT THERE WELL BE NO MEASURABLE INCREASE IN
                                        EROSION OR FLOODING AT THE SITE OF SUCH ACTIVITIES
                                        OR DEVELOPMENT, OR AT OTHER LOCATIONS.

                 Explanation of Poltu

                 Erosion and flooding are processes which occur naturally. However, by his actions, man can
                 increase the severity and adverse effects of those processes, causing damage to, or loss of
                 property, and endangering human lives. Those actions include: (1) the use of erosion protection
                 structures such as groins, jetties and bulkheads, or the use of impermeable docks which block
                 the littoral transport of sediment to adjacent shorelands, thus increasing their rate of recession;
                 (2) the failure to observe proper drainage or land restoration practices, thereby causing run-off
                 and the erosion and weakening of shorelands; and (3) the placing of structures in identified
                 floodways so that the base flood level is increased causing damage to otherwise hazard-free
                 areas.


                 POLICY 15              MINING, EXCAVATION OR DREDGING IN COASTAL WATERS
                                        SHALL NOT SIGNIFICANTLY rauuFERE WITH THE
                                        NATURAL COASTAL PROCESSES WHICH SUPPLY BEACH
                                        MATERIALS TO LAND ADJACENT TO SUCH WATERS AND
                                        SHALL BE UNDERTAKEN IN A                MANNER WHICH WILL NOT
                                        CAUSE AN INCREASE IN EROSION OF SUCH LAND.






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                Explanation of Policy

                Coastal processes, including the movement of beach materials or shoreline sediment by water,
                and any mining, excavation or dredging in nearshore or offshore waters which changes the
                supply and net flow of such materials can deprive shorelands of - their natural regenerative
                powers. Such mining, excavation and dredging should be accomplished in a manner so as not
                to cause a reduction of supply, and thus an increase of erosion, to such shorelands. Offshore
                mining for sand and gravel deposits is a future alternative option to land mining for sand and
                gravel deposits which are needed to support building and other industries.

                Those lands under the Hudson River, owned by the State of New York and within the City of
                Albany shall be subject to this policy. (See Section 11 - Invento1y and Aralysis, Part D. -
                ."Publicly-Owned Lands" for a review of the ownership of the lands submerged under the
                Hudson River and Normans Kill.)

                POLICY 16              PUBLIC FUNDS SHALL ONLY BE USED FOR EROSION
                                       PROTECTWE STRUCTURES WHERE NECESSARY TO PROTECT
                                       HUMAN LIFE, AND NEW DEVELOPMENT WHICH REQUIRES
                                       A LOCATION WIMIN OR ADJACENT TO AN EROSION
                                       HAZARD AREA TO BE ABLE TO FUNCTION, OR EXISTING
                                       DEVELOPMENT; AND ONLY WHERE THE PUBLIC BENEFITS
                                       OUTWEIGH THE LONG TERM MONETARY AND OTHER COSTS
                                       INCLUDING THE POTENTIAL FOR INCREASING EROSION AND
                                       ADVERSE EIFECTS ON NATURAL PROTECTIVE FEATURES.


                Explanation of Policy

                Public funds are used for a variety of purposes on the State's shorelines. This policy recognizes
                the public need for the protection of human life and existing investment in development or new
                development which requires a location in proximity to the coastal area or in adjacent waters to
                be able to function. However, it also recognizes the adverse impacts of such activities and
                development on the rate of erosion and on natural protective features and requires that careful
                analysis be made of such benefits and long-term costs prior to expending public funds.

                POLICY 17              WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE NON-STRUCTURAL MEASURES
                                       TO M]MDME DAMAGE TO NATURAL RESOURCES AND
                                       PROPERTY FROM FLOODING AND EROSION.                                 SUCH
                                       MEASURES SHALL INCLUDE: (1) THE SET BACK OF
                                       BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; (2) THE PLANTING OF
                                       VEGETATION AND THE INSTALLATION OF SAND FENCING
                                       AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS; (3) THE RESHAPING OF BLUFFS;
                                       AND (4) THE FLOOD-PROOFING OF BUILDINGS OR THEIR
                                       ELEVATION ABOVE THE BASE FLOOD LEVEL.




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                Expjanation of Poligy

                This policy recognizes both the potential adverse impacts of flooding and erosion upon
                development and upon natural protective features in the coastal area, as well as the costs of
                protection against those hazards which structural measures entail.

                This policy shall apply to the planning, siting and design of proposed activities and development,
                including measures to protect existing activities and development. To ascertain consistency with
                this policy, it must be determined if any one, or a combination of, non-structural measures
                would afford the degree of protection appropriate both to the character and purpose of the
                activity or development and to the hazard. If non-structural measures are determined to offer
                sufficient protection, then consistency with the policy would require the use of such measures,
                whenever possible.

                Within identified Flood Hazard Areas, the following guidelines shall apply: (a) the avoidance
                of damage from flooding by the siting of buildings outside the hazard area; (b) the flood-
                proofing of buildings by their elevation above the base flood level; and (c) new construction and
                substantial improvements of any residential structures shall have the lowest floor, including
                basement, elevated to or above base flood level.



                                                      GENERAL POLICY


                POLICY 18              T`O SAFEGUARD THE '.,/ITAL ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND
                                       ENVIRONMENTAL INTERESTS OF THE STATE AND OF ITS
                                       CITIZENS, PROPOSED MAJOR ACTIONS IN THE COASTAL
                                       AREA 'MUST GIVE FULL CONSIDERATION TO THOSE
                                       INTERESTS, AND TO THE SAFEGUARDS WHICH THE STATE
                                       HAS ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT VALUABLE COASTAL
                                       RESOURCE AREAS.


                Exglanation of Poligy

                Proposed major actions may only be undertaken in the waterfront area if they will not
                significantly impair valuable coastal waters and resources, thus frustrating the achievement of
                the purposes of the safeguards which the State has established to protect those waters and
                resources.    Proposed actions must take into account the social, cultural, economic and
                environmental interests of the State and City and their citizens in such matters that would affect
                natural resources, water levels and flows, shoreline damage, hydro-electric power generation,
                and recreation.








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                                                  PUBLIC ACCESS POLICIES


                 POLICY 19              PROTECT, MAINTAIN, AND INCREASE THE LEVEL AND
                                        TYPES OF ACCESS TO PUBLIC WATER-RELATED
                                        RECREATION RESOURCES AND FACILITIES SO THAT THESE
                                        RESOURCES AND FACILITIES MAY BE FULLY UTILIZED IN
                                        ACCORDANCE WITH REASONABLY ANTICIPATED PUBLIC
                                        RECREATION NEEDS AND THE PROTECTION OF HISTORIC
                                        AND NATURAL RESOURCES. IN PROVIDING SUCH ACCESS,
                                        PRIORITY SHALL BE GIVEN TO PUBLIC BEACHES, BOATING
                                        FACILITIES, FISHING AREAS AND WATERFRONT PARKS.

                 POLICY 19A             PROTECT, MAINTAIN, AND INCREASE THE LEVEL AND
                                        TYPES OF ACCESS TO THE CORNING PRESERVE.


                 POLICY 19B             PROTECT, MAINTAIN, AND INCREASE THE LEVEL OF
                                        ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH LOCATED AT THE
                                        SOUTHERN TIP OF LOWER PATROON ISLAND.


                 Explanation of Poligy

                 The Coming Preserve is the key publicly-owned, waterfront recreation resource within the City.
                 The Preserve suffers from poor access, and improvements in this respect are a major concern
                 for the City. Access is to be increased, primarily, through the provision of pedestrian and
                 vehicular over- and under-passes spanning 1-787.

                 Maintaining and improving access to the public boat launch area just north of the Preserve is
                 another major concern. Although -access is adequate at this point in time, any proposed
                 transportation improvements or changes to the local street network in this vicinity should be
                 considered in regard to boat launch access,

                 The following guidelines will be used in determining the consistency of a proposed action with
                 this policy:

                        1.      The existing access from adjacent or proximate public lands or facilities to public
                                water-related resources and facilities shall not be reduced. The possibility of
                                increasing access in the future from public lands or facilities to public water-
                                related recreation resources and facilities shall not be eliminated, unless in the
                                latter case, estimates of future use of these resources and facilities are too low to
                                justify maintaining or providing increased public access or unless such actions are
                                found to be necessary or beneficial by the public body having jurisdiction over
                                such access as the result of a reasonable justification of the need to meet
                                systematic objectives.



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                                The following is an explanation of the terms used in the above guidelines:

                                a)      Access - the ability and right of the public to reach and use public coastal
                                        lands and waters.


                                b)      Public water-related recreation resources or facilities - all public lands or
                                        facilities that are suitable for passive or active recreation that requires
                                        either water or a waterfront location or are enhanced by a waterfront
                                        location.


                                C)      Public lands or facilities - lands or facilities held by State or City in fee
                                        simple or less-than-fee simple ownership and to which the public has
                                        access or could have access, including underwater lands and the foreshore.

                                d)      A reduction in the existing level of public access includes, but is not
                                        limited to, the following:

                                        (1)     The number of parking spaces at a public water-related recreation
                                                resource or facility is significantly reduced.

                                        (2)     The service level of public transportation to a public water-related
                                                recreation resource or facility is significantly reduced during peak
                                                season use and such reduction cannot be reasonably justified in
                                                terms of meeting system-wide objectives.

                                        (3)     Pedestrian access is diminished or eliminated because of hazardous
                                                crossings required at new or altered transportation facilities,
                                                electric power transmission lines, or similar linear facilities.

                                        (4)     There are substantial increases in the following: already existing
                                                special fares (not including regular fares in any instance) of public
                                                transportation to a public water-related recreation resource or
                                                facility, except where the public body having jurisdiction over such
                                                fares determines that such substantial fare increases are necessary;
                                                and/or admission fees to such a resource or facility, and an
                                                analysis shows that such increases will significantly reduce usage
                                                by individuals or families and incomes below the State government
                                                established poverty level.

                                e)      An elimination of the possibility of increasing public access in the future
                                        includes, but is not limited to, the following:






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                                        (1)     Construction of public facilities, which physically prevent the
                                                provision, except at great expense, of convenient public access to
                                                public water-related recreation resources and facilities.

                                        (2)     Sale, lease, or other transfer of public lands that could provide
                                                public access to a public water-related recreation resource or
                                                facility.

                                        (3)     Construction of private facilities which physically prevent the
                                                provision of convenient public access to public water-related
                                                recreation resources or facilities from public lands and facilities.

                        2.      Any proposed project to increase public access to public water-related recreation
                                resources and facilities shall be analyzed according to the following factors:

                                a)      The level of access to be provided should be in accord with estimated
                                        public use. If not, the proposed level of access to be provided shall be
                                        deemed inconsistent with the policy.

                                b)      The level of access to be provided shall not cause a degree of use which
                                        would exceed the physical capability of the resource or facility. If this
                                        were determined to be the case, the proposed level of access to be
                                        provided shall be deemed inconsistent with the policy.

                        3.      The City, State or Federal governments will not undertake or fund any projects
                                which increase access to a water-related resource or facility that is not open to all
                                members of the public.

                        4.      In their plans and programs for increasing public access to public water-related
                                resources and facilities, agencies shall give priority in the following order to
                                projects located: within the boundaries of the Federal-Aid Metropolitan Urban
                                Area and served by public transportation; within the boundaries of the Federal-
                                Aid Metropolitan urban area but not served by public transportation; outside the
                                defined Urban Area boundary and served by public transportation; and outside the
                                defined Urban Area boundary but not served by public transportation.

                        5.      All local, State and Federal policies, programs and actions which affect 1-787 as
                                it parallels the waterfront should be designed, wherever practical, to reduce the
                                physical presence of the arterial as an access barrier. Long-term considerations
                                could include pedestrian access over or under the arterials and physical alterations
                                which would reduce the physical scale of the arterials.            These long-term
                                considerations could include:





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                                 a)     A pedestrian overpass linking the Coming Preserve in the vicinity of
                                        Union Station;

                                b)      Consideration of a transfer of air rights over the arterial system from the
                                        New York State Department of Transportation to the City or private
                                        development interests for the purpose of permitting development over the
                                        arterials that would include public access to the waterfront from the
                                        downtown area. Other physical modifications may be considered that
                                        would permit direct pedestrian access between the Coming Preserve and
                                        Broadway area.


                 POLICY 20              ACCESS TO THE PUBLICLY-OWNED FORESHORE, AND TO
                                        LANDS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE FORESHORE OR
                                        THE WATER'S EDGE THAT ARE PUBLICLY-OWNED SHALL BE
                                        PROVIDED, AND IT SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN A MANNER
                                        COMPATIBLE WITH ADJOINING USES. SUCH LANDS SHALL
                                        BE RETAINED IN PUBLIC OWNERSHIP.


                 Explanation of Polm*

                 As previously described in Section II - Inventory and Analysis, virtually all of the lands adjacent
                 to the water's edge within Albany are publicly-owned. The Coming Preserve, a riverfront linear
                 park and recreation facility, occupies the bulk of these lands. As described under Policy 19,
                 improvements to the accessibility of this recreational facility are proposed.

                 In addition, access is to be increased through development of a floating dock adjacent to the
                 Coming Preserve Comfort Station, which will be rehabilitated to include a light menu carry-out
                 restaurant facility. The City will provide further access to the river's edge through a 1.4 acre
                 parcel north of the Port for development of a passive park, as well as development of a
                 waterfront promenade/ trail associated with residential development immediately south of the
                 Coming Preserve and north of this proposed park.

                 The following guidelines will be used in determining the consistency of a proposed action with
                 this policy:

                 I .     Existing access from adjacent or proximate public lands or facilities to existing public
                         coastal lands and/or waters shall not be reduced, nor shall the possibility of increasing
                         access in the future from adjacent or nearby public lands or facilities to public coastal
                         lands and/or waters be eliminated, unless such actions are demonstrated to be of
                         overriding regional or Statewide public benefit or, in the latter case, estimates of future
                         use of these lands and waters are too low to justify maintaining or providing increased
                         access.





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                       The following is an explanation of the terms used in the above guidelines:

                       a)      (See definitions under Policy 19 for "access" and "public lands or facilities").

                       b)      A reduction in the existing or anticipated level of public access - includes, but is
                               not limited, to the following:

                               (1)     Pedestrian access is   diminished or eliminated because of hazardous
                                       crossings required at new or altered transportation facilities, electric
                                       power transmission lines, or similar linear facilities.

                               (2)     Pedestrian access is diminished or blocked completely by public or private
                                       development.

                       C)      An elimination of the possibility of increasing public access in the future -
                               includes, but is not limited to, the following:

                               (1)     Construction of public facilities which physically prevent the provision,
                                       except at great expense, of convenient public access to public water-
                                       related recreation resources and facilities.


                               (2)     Sale, lease, or other conveyance of public lands that could provide public
                                       access to public coastal lands and/or waters.

                               (3)     Construction of private facilities which physically prevent the provision
                                       of convenient public access to public coastal waters from public lands and
                                       facilities.


               2.      The existing level of public access within public coastal lands or waters shall not be
                       reduced or eliminated.


                       a)      A reduction in the existing level of public access includes, but is not limited to,
                               the following:

                               (1)     Access is reduced or eliminated because of hazardous crossings required
                                       at new or altered transportation facilities, electric power transmission
                                       lines, or similar linear facilities.

                               (2)     Access is reduced or blocked completely by any public developments.

               3.      Public access from the nearest public roadway to the shoreline and along the coast shall
                       be provided by new land use or development, except where (a) it is inconsistent with
                       public safety, military security, or the protection of identified fragile coastal resources;
                       (b) adequate access exists within one-half mile; or (c) agriculture would be adversely


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                         affected. Such access shall not be required to be open to public use until a public agency
                         or private association -agrees to accept responsibility for maintenance and liability of the
                         accessway.

                  4.     The State or Federal government will not undertake or directly fund any project which
                         increases access to a water-related resource or facility that is not open to all members of
                         the public.

                  5.     Proposals for increased public access to coastal lands and waters shall be analyzed
                         according to the following factors:

                         (a)     The level of access to be provided should be,in accord with estimated public use.
                                 If not, the proposed level of access to be provided shall be deemed inconsistent
                                 with the policy.

                         (b)     The level of access to be provided shall not cause a degree of use which would
                                 exceed the physical capability of the resource. If this were determined to be the
                                 case, the proposed level of access to be provided shall be deemed inconsistent
                                 with the policy.

                  6.     While   such publicly-owned lands referenced in the policy shall be retained in public
                         ownership, traditional sales of easements on lands underwater to adjacent onshore
                         property owners are consistent with this policy, provided such easements do not
                         substantially interfere with continued public use of the public lands on which the
                         easement is granted. Also, public use of such publicly-owned underwater lands and lands
                         immediately adjacent to the shore shall be discouraged where such use would be
                         inappropriate for reasons of public safety, military security, or the protection of fragile
                         coastal resources.


                  Refer also to Policies 19, 21, and Section IV.



                                                    RECREATION POLICIES


                  POLICY 21              WATER-DEPENDENT AND WATER-ENHANCED RECREATION
                                         WILL BE ENCOURAGED AND FACILITATED, AND WILL BE
                                         GIVEN PRIORITY OVER NON-WATER-RELATED USES ALONG
                                         THE COAST, PROVIDED IT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
                                         PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF OTHER COASTAL
                                         RESOURCES AND TAKES INTO ACCOUNT DEMAND FOR SUCH
                                         FACILITIES. IN FACILITATING SUCH ACTIVIITES, PRIORITY
                                         SHALL BE GIVEN TO AREAS WHERE ACCESS TO THE
                                         RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES OF THE COAST CAN BE
                                         PROVIDED BY NEW OR EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION


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                                        SERVICES AND TO THOSE AREAS WHERE THE USE OF THE
                                        SHORE IS SEVERELY RESTRICTED BY EXISTING
                                        DEVELOPMENT.


                Explanation of Polia

                As described throughout Section II and Section IV, a major thrust of the strategy for the City's
                waterfront revitalization involves an expansion in the use of the Corning Preserve, as well as
                the development of additional water-dependent and water-enhanced recreational facilities.

                Within the Coming Preserve, the existing comfort station building in the south end of the park
                will be restored as a small restaurant overlooking a floating dock and general landscaping
                improvements undertaken. The development of a 77 acre tract of land along Lower Patroon
                Island to a nature preserve to provide fishing, bird watching, hiking and other passive forms of
                recreation is proposed.

                In addition, residential uses proposed to the south of the Coming Preserve are to incorporate a
                waterfront pedestrian and bicycle trail which connects the Preserve to the proposed 1.4 acre
                Island Creek Waterfront Park immediately north of the Port of Albany. As previously described
                under Policy 19, physical access improvements designed to better link the waterfront with
                Downtown are also proposed. (See Map Nos. 9 - 12B for the location and plans for these
                projects.)

                Consistent with demand and protection of other important coastal resources, water-related
                (dependent and enhanced) recreation uses shall have a higher priority than any non-water-related
                uses, including non-water-related recreation uses in areas designated as open space or recreation.
                Determining a priority among water-dependent uses will require a case-by-case analysis. (See
                Policy 2 for definitions and additional provisions concerning water-dependent uses.)

                Any development of water-related recreational facilities or increase in recreational use must be
                consistent with the preservation and enhancement of other important coastal resources, such as
                fish and wildlife habitats, aesthetically significant areas, historic and cultural resources, and
                significant mineral and fossil deposits and their capacity to accommodate anticipated use.
                Boating facilities will, as appropriate, include parking, park-like surroundings, toilet facilities,
                and pumpout facilities.


                POLICY 22               DEVELOPMENT, WHEN LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SHORE,
                                        WELL PROVIDE FOR WATER-RELATED RECREATION, AS A
                                        MULTIPLE USE, WHENEVER SUCH RECREATIONAL USE IS
                                        APPROPRIATE IN LIGHT OF REASONABLY ANTICIPATED
                                        DEMAND FOR SUCH ACTIVITIES AND THE PRIMARY
                                        PURPOSE OF THE DEVELOPMENT.




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                  Explanation of Polky

                  Many developments present practical opportunities          -for providing recreation facilities as an
                  additional use of the site or facility. Therefore, whenever developments are located adjacent to
                  the shore, they should, to the fullest extent permitted by existing law, provide for some form
                  of water-related recreation use unless there are compelling reasons why any form of such
                  recreation would not be compatible with the development, or a reasonable demand for public use
                  cannot be foreseen.


                  The types of development which can generally provide water-related recreation as a multiple use
                  include, but are not limited to:

                                           - parks
                                           - highways
                                           -utility transmission rights-of-way
                                           -sewage treatment facilities
                                           -nature preserves
                                           - large residential subdivisions (50 units)
                                           -shopping centers
                                           - office buildings

                  Prior to taking action relative to any development, State agencies should consult with the State
                  Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, to determine appropriate recreation uses.
                  The agency should provide OPRHP, and the City with the opportunity to participate in project
                  planning.

                  Appropriate recreational uses which do not require any substantial additional construction shall
                  be provided at the expense of the project sponsor, provided the costs do not exceed 2% of total
                  project cost.

                  In determining whether compelling reasons exist which would make recreation inadvisable as
                  a multiple use, public safety should reflect a recognition that some risk is acceptable in the use
                  of recreation facilities.


                  Whenever a proposed development would be consistent with the LWRP policies and the
                  development could, through the provision of recreation and other multiple uses, significantly
                  increase public use of the shore, then such development should be encouraged to locate adjacent
                  to the shore (this situation would generally only apply within the more developed portions of
                  urban areas).

                  It should be noted that where non-recreational projects are proposed within this program,
                  recreation is incorporated into these proposals (except in the Port area). The river side of the
                  Patroon Island sub-area is being maintained for passive recreation, while somewhat more intense
                  recreational improvements are proposed for the Coming Preserve. Residential development


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                 along the foreshore of the South End Sub-area will be required to maintain public access along
                 the foreshore for passive use such as strolling or biking.

                 The types of recreation uses likely to be compatible with these facilities are limi  ted to the more
                 passive forms, such as trails or fishing access. In some cases, land areas not directly or
                 immediately needed by the facility could be used for recreation.


                                     HISTORIC AND SCENIC RESOURCES POLICIES


                 POLICY 23              PROTECT, ENHANCE AND RESTORE STRUCTURES, DIS-
                                        TRICTS, AREAS OR SIM THAT ARE OF SIGNIFICANCE IN
                                        THE HISTORY, ARCHITECTURE, ARCHAEOLOGY OR
                                        CULTURE OF THE STATE, ITS COMMUNMES, OR THE
                                        NATION.


                 Explanation of Poligy

                 This policy shall apply to those districts and individual structures listed, or eligible for listing,
                 on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as the zones of archeological sensitivity,
                 within Albany's waterfront area. Historic districts located either wholly or partially within the
                 waterfront area include: the Downtown Albany District, Broadway/North Pearl Street District
                 (N.R. eligible), South End/ Groesberkville District, and the Pastures District. Structures listed
                 individually on the National Register include: Quackenbush Waterworks complex, Quackenbush
                 House, Union Station, First Trust Company Building, Old Post Office, and the D&H Building.
                 Historic resources are described more fully in Part G. of Section 11.

                 Among the most valuable of the State's man-made resources are those structures or areas which
                 are of historic, archaeological, or cultural significance. The protection of these structures must
                 involve a recognition of their importance by 0 agencies. Protection must include concern not
                 just with specific sites, but with areas of significance, and with the area around specific sites.

                 The policy is not to be construed as a passive mandate, but must include effective efforts, when
                 appropriate, to restore or revitalize through adaptive reuse. While the LWRP is concerned with
                 the preservation'of all such resources within the WRA, it will actively promote the preservation
                 of historic and cultural resources which have a coastal relationship. A significant adverse
                 change includes, but is not limited to:

                         1.      Alteration of, or addition to, one or more of the architectural, structural,
                                 ornamental or functional features of a building, structure, or site that is a
                                 recognized historic, cultural, or archaeological resource, or component thereoL
                                 Such features are defined as encompassing the style and general arrangement of
                                 the exterior of a structure and any original or historically significant interior
                                 features including type, color and texture of building materials; entry ways and


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                                 doors; fenestration; lighting fixtures; roofing, sculpture and carving; steps; rails;
                                 fencing; windows; vents and other openings; grillwork; signs; canopies; and other
                                 appurtenant fixtures and, in addition, all buildings, structures, outbuildings,
                                 walks, fences, steps, topographical features, earthworks, paving and signs located
                                 on the designated resource property. (To the extent they are relevant, the
                                 Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for
                                 Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" shall be adhered to.)

                         2.      Demolition or removal in full or part of a building, structure, or earthworks that
                                 is a recognized historic, cultural, or archaeological resource or component
                                 thereof, to include all those features described in (a) above plus any other
                                 appurtenant fixtures associated with a building structure of earthwork.

                         3.      All proposed actions within 500 feet of the perimeter of the property boundary
                                 of the historic, architectural, cultural, or archaeological resource and all actions
                                 within an historic district that would be incompatible with the objective of
                                 preserving the quality and integrity of the resource. Primary considerations to be
                                 used in making judgement about compatibility should focus on the visual and
                                 locational relationship between the proposed action and the special character of
                                 the historic, cultural, or archaeological resource.     Compatibility between the
                                 proposed action and the resource means that the general appearance of the
                                 resource should be reflected in the architectural style, design material, scale,
                                 proportion, composition, mass, line, color, texture, detail, setback, landscaping
                                 and related items of the proposed acuions. Within historic districts, this would
                                 include infrastructure improvements or changes, such as street and sidewalk
                                 paving, street furniture and lighting.

                 This policy shall not be construed to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or
                 demolition of any building, structure, earthworks, or component thereof of a recognized historic,
                 cultural or archaeological resource which has been officially certified as being imminently
                 dangerous to life or public health. Nor shall the policy be construed to prevent the ordinary
                 maintenance, repair, or proper restoration according to the U.S. Department of Interior's
                 "Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" of any
                 building, structure, site or earthwork, or component thereof of a recognized historic, cultural
                 or archaeological resource which does not involve a significant adverse change to the resource,
                 as defined above.


                 The City of Albany is currently revising its local land use controls to improve the protection of
                 historic resources within the WRA, Urban Cultural Park and all districts or sites listed on the
                 National Register of Historic Places.

                 In addition, it is proposed that a certain area, comprising portions of the WRA, is to be
                 designated as a specific area of archeological concern due to the significance of archeological
                 sites within the WRA boundary. The boundaries for this area have been established in


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                consultation with professional archaeologists from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and
                Historic Preservation.


                The City of Albany Historic Resources Commission has jurisdiction over renovation, new
                construction and demolition within designated historic districts. Other areas outside of these
                boundaries but within the Albany Urban Cultural Park or WRA fall under the jurisdiction of the
                Albany Planning Board and its site plan review process for new construction or conversions.

                POLICY 24              THE STATE COASTALPOLICY REGARDING THE PROTECTION
                                       OF SCENIC RESOURCES OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE IS
                                       NOT APPLICABLE TO ALBANY.


                POLICY 25              PROTECT, RESTORE OR ENHANCE NATURAL AND MAN-
                                       MADE RESOURCES WHICH ARE NOT II)ENTHUD AS BEING
                                       OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE, BUT WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO
                                       THE OVERALL SCENIC QUALITY OF THE COASTAL AREA.


                Explanation of Poligy

                The scenic quality within the South End Sub-area suffers from underutilized vacant land and
                warehousing with a backdrop of elevated arterial ramps, as well as overgrown vegetation. In
                this area, enhanced vegetation along the shoreline would help to buffer these stark images from
                the River, until such time that redevelopment of this area is initiated. At that point, more
                pleasant new or refurbished structures would be present and these structures would serve
                residential and mixed uses requiring shoreline access to the public. Until such redevelopment
                takes place there is no legitimate public use of this area where obscured views is an issue except
                at the lower end where a park is proposed.

                The view, both to and from the River along the Coming Preserve would be greatly enhanced
                by renovation of the existing comfort station building, which is a sadly deteriorated remnant of
                this'once active waterfront docking area.

                Enhanced vegetation along the shoreline in the Patroon Island Sub-area would promote wildlife
                habitat development and passive recreation in this sub-area without diminishing the view of the
                City skyline from the River or the view of the River from 1-787, which is elevated at this point.

                Throughout the waterfront area, views both to and from the River would be enhanced by strict
                controls at the local and State level which prohibit billboards and excessive signs within the
                waterfront area. In particular, new billboards adjacent to or within the 1-787 right-of-way should
                be prohibited while existing billboards are removed over time.





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                                              AGRICULTURAL LANDS POLICY


                 POLICY 26              THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE CONSERVA-
                                        TION OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS IS NOT APPLICABLE TO
                                        ALBANY.



                                       ENERGY AND ICE,_MANAGEMENT POLICIES

                 POLICY 27              DECISIONS ON THE SITING AND CONSTRUCTION OF MAJOR
                                        ENERGY FACI1LrrIES IN THE COASTAL AREA WILL BE BASED
                                        ON PUBLIC ENERGY NEEDS, COMIPATIBELI717Y OF SUCH
                                        FACILITIES WITH THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE FACILITY'S
                                        NEED FOR A SHOREFRONT LOCATION.

                 Explanation of'Polia

                 Demand for energy in New York will increase, although at a rate lower than previously
                 predicted.   The State expects to meet these energy demands through a combination of
                 conservation measures; traditional and alternative technologies; and use of various fuels,
                 including coal, in greater proportion.

                 A determination of public need for en ergy is the first step in the process for siting nf-.w facilities.
                 The directives for determining this need are set forth in the New York State Energy Law. With
                 respect to transmission lines, Article VII of the State's Public Service Law requires additional
                 forecasts and establishes the basis for determining the compatibility of these facilities with the
                 environment and the necessity for a shorefront location.

                 With respect to electric generating facilities, environmental impacts associated with siting and
                 construction will be considered by one or more State agencies or, if in existence, an energy
                 siting board. The policies derived from these proceedings are entirely consistent with the
                 general coastal zone policies derived from other laws, particularly the regulations promulgated
                 pursuant to the Waterfront Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland Waterways Act. The Act
                 is used for the purposes of ensuring consistency with the State Coastal Management Program
                 and this Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.


                 In consultation with the City, the Department of State will comment on State Energy Office
                 policies and planning reports as may exist; present testimony for the record during relevant
                 proceedings under State law; and use the State SEQR and DOS regulations to ensure that
                 decisions on other proposed energy facilities (other than those certified under the Public Service
                 Law) which would impact the waterfront area are made consistent with the policies and purposes
                 of this Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.



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                POLICY 28              ICE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES SHALL NOT DAMAGE
                                       SIGNMCANT FISH AND WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITATS,
                                       INCREASE SHORELINE EROSION OR FLOODING, OR
                                       INTERF7ERE WITH THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROELECTRIC
                                       POWER.


                Explanation of Poligy

                Prior to undertaldng actions required for ice management, an assessment must be made of the
                potential effects of such actions upon the production of hydro-electric power, fish and wildlife
                and their habitats as will be identified in the Coastal Area Maps, flood levels and damage, rates
                of shoreline erosion damage, and upon natural protective features.

                Following such an examination, adequate methods of avoidance or mitigation of such potential
                effects must be utilized if the proposed action is to be implemented.

                POLICY 29              ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY RESOURCES
                                       ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF, IN LAKE ERIE AND IN
                                       OTHER WATER BODIES, AND ENSURE THE ENVIRONMENTAL
                                       SAFETY OF SUCH ACTIVITIES.


                Explanation of Poligy

                The State recognizes the need to develop new indigenous energy sources. It also recognizes that
                such development may endanger the environment. Among the various energy sources being
                examined are those which may be found on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) or in Lake Erie.
                The State has been encouraging the wise development of both.

                Matters pertaining to the OCS are the responsibility of the Department of Environmental
                Conservation. In 1977, the Department, in cooperation with regional and local agencies,
                completed a study which identifies potential sites along the marine coast for on-shore OCS
                facilities. To date, these sites have not been developed for this purpose. The Department, also,
                actively participates in the OCS planning process by reviewing and voicing the State's concerns
                about federal OCS oil and gas lease sales and plans.

                In its reviews of these proposed sales and plans, the Department considers a number of factors
                such as the effects upon navigational safety in the established traffic lanes leading into and from
                New York Harbor; the impacts upon important finfish, shellfish and wildlife populations and
                their spawning areas; economic and other effects upon commercial and recreational fishing
                activities; impacts upon public recreational resources and opportunities along the marine coast;
                the potential for hazards; impacts upon biological communities; and water quality.

                The Department of Environmental Conservation has examined the potential impacts of Lake Erie
                gas drilling and is instituting reasonable guidelines so that activities can proceed without damage


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                                           U.S. OF COMMERCE NOAA
                                                 CENTER
                                                20N AVENUE
                                             28C 2S405-2413




                            Columbia Rivet Estuary Study Taskforce




                                                        Property of   CSC Library

                                    COLUMBIA RIVER ESTUARY



                            DREDGING AND IN-WATER DISPOSAL HANDBOOK




                                                     U - S - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NOAA
                                                     COASTAL SERVICES CENTER
                                                     2234 SOUTH HOBSON AVENUE
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                                        Mark R. Barnes
                                       Carol M. Rushmore
                                         David S. Fox





                                         December 1989


                This Project was funded by the Office of Ocean and Coastal
                Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
                Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C.,
                through a grant made under Section 309 of the Coastal Zone
                Management Act of 1972, as amended, to the National Coastal
                Resources Research and Development Institute, Newport, Oregon.
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                process for coastal waters. However, such consideration shall not affect any water pollution
                control requirement established by the. State pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act.

                The State has identified certain stream segments as being either "water quality limiting" or
                fleffluent limiting". Waters not meeting State standards and which would not be expected to
                meet these standards even after applying "best practicable treatment" to effluent discharges are
                classified as "water quality limiting". Those segments meeting standards or those expected to
                meet them after application of "best practicable treatment" are classified as "effluent limiting,"
                and all new waste discharges must receive "best practicable treatment". However, along stream
                segments classified as "water quality limiting," waste treatment beyond "best practicable
                treatment" would be required, and costs of applying such additional treatment may be prohibitive
                for new development.

                The water quality classifications for both the Hudson River and Normans Kill are consistent with
                the range of uses which have been proposed. However, any governmental proposals or actions
                intended to improve water quality in either of these water bodies should be supported in order
                to increase the range of potential uses which could be considered in the waterfront area.

                POLICY 32              THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE USE OF
                                       ALTERNATIVE SANITARY SYSTEMS IS NOT APPLICABLE TO
                                       ALBANY.


                POLICY 33              BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WILL BE USED TO ENSURE
                                       THE CONTROL OF STORMWATER RUNOFF AND COMBINED
                                       SEWER OVERFLOWS DRAEqNG INTO COASTAL WATERS.


                Explanation of Polia

                Best management practices include both structural and non-structural methods of preventing or
                mitigating pollution caused by the discharge of stormwater runoff and combined sewer
                overflows. At. present, structural approaches to controlling stormwater runoff (e.g., construction
                of retention basins) and combined sewer overflows (e.g., replacement of combined system with
                separate sanitary and stormwater collection systems) are not economically feasible.

                Proposed amendments to the Clean Water Act, however, will authorize funding to address
                combined sewer overflows in areas where they create severe water quality impacts. Until
                funding for such projects becomes available, non-structural approaches (e.g., improved street
                cleaning, reduced use of road salt) will be encouraged.

                NOTE: See Policy 30 on stormwater retention requirements for new construction.

                POLICY 34              DISCHARGE OF WASTE MATERIALS INTO COASTAL WATERS
                                       FROM VESSELS WELL BE LIMITED SO AS TO PROTECT




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                                       SIGNIFICANT FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITATS,
                                       RECREATIONAL AREAS AND WATER SUPPLY AREAS.


                 &IRlanation of Poligy

                 The discharge of sewage, garbage, rubbish, and other solid and liquid materials from watercraft
                 and marinas into the State's waters is regulated. Priority will be given to the enforcement of
                 this law in areas such as shellfish beds and other significant habitats, beaches, and public water
                 supply intakes which need protection from contamination by vessel wastes. Also, specific
                 effluent standards for marina toilets have been promulgated by the Department of Environmental
                 Conservation (6 NYCRR, Part 657).

                 POLICY 35             DREDGING AND DREDGE SPOIL DISPOSAL IN COASTAL
                                       WATERS WELL BE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT MEETS
                                       EXISTING STATE DREDGING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, AND
                                       PROTECTS SIGNIFICANT FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITATS,
                                       SCENIC RESOURCES, NATURAL PROTECTIVE FEATURES,
                                       IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS, AND WETLANDS.


                 Explanation of Polky

                 Dredging often proves to be essential for waterfront revitalization and development, maintaining
                 navigation channels at sufficient depths, pollutant removal and meeting other coastal management
                 needs. S 'uch dredging projects, however, may adversely affect water quality, fish and wildlife
                 habitats, wetlands and other important coastal resources. Often these adverse effects can be
                 minimized through careful design and timing of the dredging operation and proper siting of the
                 dredge spoil disposal site.

                 Dredging permits will be granted if it has been satisfactorily demonstrated that these anticipated
                 adverse effects have been reduced to levels which satisfy. State dredging permit standards set
                 forth in regulations developed pursuant to Environmental Conservation lAw. (Articles 15, 24,
                 25, and 34), and are consistent with Policies 7, 15, 24, and 26 which pertain to the protection
                 of coastal resources.


                 Presently, dredging activities within Albany's waterfront area are largely confined to the Port
                 area where dredging is necessary to maintain adequate depth within the Hudson River channel
                 and the turning basin,

                 POLICY 36             ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE SHIPMENT AND STORAGE OF
                                       PETROLEUM AND OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WILL BE
                                       CONDUCTED IN A MANNER THAT WELL PREVENT OR AT
                                       LEAST MINIMIZE SPILLS INTO COASTAL WATERS; ALL
                                       PRACTICABLE EFFORTS WELL BE UNDERTAKEN TO


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                                       EXPEDITE THE CLEANUP OF SUCH DISCHARGES; AND
                                       RESTITUTION FOR DAMAGES WILL BE REQUIRED WHEN
                                       THESE SPELLS OCCUR.

                See Policy 39 for explanation of hazardous materials.

                POLICY 37              BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WELL BE UTILIZED TO
                                       MIM[MIZE THE NON-POINT DISCHARGE OF EXCESS
                                       NUTRIENTS, ORGANICS AND ERODED SOILS INTO COASTAL
                                       WATERS.


                Explanation of Poligy

                Best management practices used to reduce these sources of pollution could include, but are not
                limited to, encouraging organic farming and pest management principles, soil erosion control
                practices, and surface drainage control techniques. (See Policy 30).

                POLICY 38              THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF SURFACE WATER AND
                                       GROUND-WATER SUPPLIES, WELL BE CONSERVED AND
                                       PROTECTED, PARTICULARLY WHERE SUCH WATERS
                                       CONSTITUTE THE PRIMARY OR SOLE SOURCE OF WATER
                                       SUPPLY.


                Explanation of Polia

                The Hudson River serves as the principal source of drinking water to several downstream
                communities, and therefore must be protected. Actions occurring in the City's waterfront area
                must be reviewed relative to their impacts on the water quality of the Hudson.

                POLICY 39              THE TRANSPORT, STORAGE, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF
                                       SOLID WASTES, PARTICULARLY HAZARDOUS WASTES,
                                       WITHIN COASTAL AREAS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SUCH A
                                       MANNER SO AS TO PROTECT GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE
                                       WATER SUPPLIES, RECREATION AREAS, AND SCENIC
                                       RESOURCES.


                Explanation of Poligy

                The definitions of terms "solid wastes" and "solid waste management facilities" are taken from
                New York's Solid Waste Management Act (Environmental Conservation Law, Article 27). Solid
                wastes include sludges from air or water pollution control facilities, demolition and construction
                debris and industrial and commercial wastes.





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                 Hazardous wastes are unwanted by-products of manufacturing processes and are generally
                 characterized as being flammable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic. More specifically, hazardous
                 waste is defined in Environmental Conservation Law (Section 27-0901[3]), as "waste or
                 combination of wastes which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or
                 infectious characteristics may: (1) cause, or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality
                 or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible illness; or (2) pose a substantial
                 present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored,
                 disposed, transported or otherwise managed." A list of hazardous wastes (NYCRR Part 366)
                 has been adopted by DEC (6 NYCRR Part 371).

                 Examples of solid waste management facilities include resource recovery facilities, sanitary
                 landfills and solid waste reduction facilities. Although a fundamental problem associated with
                 the disposal and treatment of solid wastes is the contamination of water resources, other related
                 problems may include: filling of wetlands and littoral areas, atmospheric loading, and
                 degradation of scenic resources.

                 POLICY 40               EFFLUENT DISCHARGED FROM MAJOR STEAM ELECTRIC
                                         GENERATING AND INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES INTO COASTAL
                                         WATERS WELL NOT BE UNDULY INJURIOUS TO FISH AND
                                         WILDLIFE AND SHALL CONFORM TO STATE WATER
                                         QUALITY STANDARDS.

                 Explanation of Polipj

                 A number of factors must be considered when reviewing a proposed site for facility construction.
                 One of these factors is that the facility not discharge any effluent that will be unduly injurious
                 to the propagation and protection of flsh and wildlife, the industrial development of the State,
                 the 'public health, and public enjoyment of the receiving waters. The effects of thermal
                 discharges on water quality and aquatic organisms is considered by State agencies, or, if
                 applicable, a siting board when evaluating any applicant's request to construct a new steam
                 electric generating facility.

                 POLICY 41               LAND USE OR DEVELOPMENT IN THE COASTAL AREA WILL
                                         NOT CAUSE FEDERAL OR STATE AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
                                         TO BE VIOLATED.




                 Explanation of Policy

                 New York's Coastal Management Program and this Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
                 incorporate the air quality policies and programs developed for the State by the Department of
                 Environmental Conservation pursuant to the Clear Air Act and State laws on air quality. The



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                requirements of the Clean Air Act are the minimum air quality control requirements applicable
                within the coastal area.


                To the extent possible, the State Implementation Plan will be consistent with coastal lands and
                water use policies. Conversely, coastal management guidelines and program decisions with
                regard to land and.water use and any recommendations with regard to specific sites for major
                new or expanded industrial, energy, transportation, or commercial facilities will reflect an
                assessment of their compliance with the air quality requirements of the State Implementation
                Plan.


                The Department of Environmental Conservation will allocate substantial resources to develop
                a regulatory and management program to identify and eliminate toxic discharges into the
                atmosphere. The State's Coastal Management Program will assist in coordinating major toxic
                control programming efforts in the coastal regions and in supporting research on the multi-media
                nature of toxics and their economic and environmental effects on coastal resources.


                POLICY 42              COASTAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES WILL BE CONSIDERED IF
                                       THE STATE RECLASSIFIES LAND AREAS PURSUANT TO THE
                                       PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION REGULA-
                                       TIONS OF THE FEDERAL CLEAN AIR ACT.


                Explanation of Poligy,

                The policies of the State and this Local Waterfront Revitalization Program concerning proposed
                land and water uses and the protection and preservation of special management areas will be
                taken into account prior to any action to change prevention of significant deterioration land
                classifications in coastal regions or adjacent areas. In addition, the Department of State will
                provide the Department of Environmental Conservation with recommendations for proposed
                prevention of significant deterioration land classification designations based upon State and local
                coastal management programs.

                POLICY 43              LAND USE OR DEVELOPMENT IN THE COASTAL AREA MUST
                                       NOT CAUSE THE GENERATION OF SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS
                                       OF ACID RAIN PRECURSORS: NITRATES AND SULFATES.


                Explanation of Policy

                The New York Coastal Management Program incorporates the State's policies on acid rain. As
                such, the Coastal Management Program will assist in the State's efforts to control acid rain.
                These efforts to control acid rain will enhance the continued viability of coastal fisheries,
                wildlife, agricultural, scenic and water resources.

                POLICY 44              THE STATE COASTAL POLICY REGARDING THE PROTECTION
                                       OF TIDAL AND FRESHWATER WETLANDS IS NOT
                                       APPLICABLE TO ALBANY.



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                                    SECTION IV
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                A.      PROPOSED LAND USE


                        1.     Patroon Islgnd Sub-Area

                               This sub-area is divided by 1-787 into two sections, one lying east and another
                               west of the highway. The largely industrial section of this sub-area to the west
                               of 1-787 is included within what is known as the North Albany Industrial District.
                               East of 1-787 is the undeveloped open land of Lower Patroon Island. The
                               prevailing use in each section will be reinforced. (See Map No. 9).

                               Vacant and underutilized sites in the Broadway and Erie Boulevard corridors offer
                               excellent opportunities for relocation of non-water-dependent uses from the Port.
                               Such uses are consistent with the existing land use within this predominantly
                               industrial area. A demolition landfill east of Erie Blvd. will provide relocation
                               sites for non-water-dependent industries presently operating in the Port area.

                               Of primary concern in this sub-area, as in Albany's entire waterfront area, is
                               preservation of all riverfront greenspace, suggesting the best use of Lower
                               Patroon Island for passive, nature-oriented recreation and preservation of locally
                               significant wildlife habitats. (See Section 11 - Inventory and Analysis, Part U. -
                               "Fish and Wildlife Habitats.")

                               While an initial landscaping project is planned for part of this area (See Part C. -
                                "Proposed Projects"), development of a formal nature preserve involving all of
                               Lower Patroon Island is possible for the future. Such a preserve will include a
                               small-scale environmental education facility, a network of footpaths, non-
                               commercial plant nurseries, experimental agriculture and similar nature-oriented
                               functions of public interest.

                        2.     Downtown Sub-Area


                               Like the Patroon Island Sub-area, this sub-area is divided into two distinct
                               sections, one east and the other west of 1-787. A portion of Albany's Central
                               Business District comprises the eastern section, while the area west of the
                               highway is comprised mainly of the 18-acre Coming Preserve riverfront park.

                               The proposed land uses for the Central Business District include a continuation
                               of commercial and governmental uses. Emphasis will continue on the rehabilita-
                               tion of existing structures for commercial office and retail space. Available sites
                               on Broadway, both north and south of the Union Station Norstar Bank Head-
                               quarters, will be considered for commercial development.






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                                The proposed land use for the Coming Preserve focuses on continuation of its
                                open space character, enhancing passive recreation opportunities. Improvements
                                to the park would include refurbishment of the old comfort station building (See
                                Part C. - "Proposed Projects"), provision of park shelters, increased landscaping
                                to further shield the Preserve from the highway, stabilizing the water's edge
                                where necessary, and extension of the bicycle path to connect the South End Sub-
                                area and its proposed "Island Creek Park" (See Part C. - "Proposed Projects")
                                with the Preserve and other riverfront parklands.

                                Improving public access to the Coming Preserve is of primary impoxunce.
                                Access improvements will focus on a pedestrian overpass from the downtown
                                area, and improved pedestrian access between Preserve parking areas and the
                                Urban Cultural Park headquarters in the Quackenbush Waterworks complex. A
                                proposed shuttlebus system will carry passengers between the Empire State Plaza
                                and points adjacent to the Coming Preserve.

                        3.      South End Sub-Area


                                This area is distinguished by its mixed-use character of commercial and
                                residential developments. Proposed land uses include continuation of current
                                residential development in South End neighborhoods, while existing industrial
                                buildings may be considered for rehabilitation and conversion to residential use.
                                This would involve three- to four-story apartments or condominium units over at-
                                grade parking, and loft apartment conversion of existing structures with adjacent
                                surface parking. A high-density, medium-rise project may be appropriate at the
                                southern end where distance from 1-787 reduces noise and pollution discomforts.

                                Of primary importance in this sub-area is continuation of the riverfront pedestrian
                                bike path which will connect the proposed Island Creek neighborhood park and
                                other South End waterfront lands with the Coming Preserve and Lower Patroon
                                Island, establishing a chain of open green space preserves along the City's
                                waterfront.


                                Consideration will be given to developing peripheral parking west of the U-Haul
                                Building under elevated segments of 1-787. These lots will serve downtown
                                commuters and enhance access to the Preserve.


                        4.      Poirt Sub-Area

                                The Port's general layout reflects the age of the facility and the absence over the
                                years of a coherent development plan. Some Port facilities are in a deteriorated
                                condition due to a combination of age (55-60 years) and inadequate maintenance.
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                                wharf substructure to restore load capacity to 600 pounds per square foot, and
                                warehouse expansion of up to 150,000 square feet.

                                Proposed land use in this sub-area will give greater priority to water-dependent
                                industries, specifically those that rely on access to Port facilities and the River.
                                Proposed land uses will concentrate exclusively on industrial and commercial uses
                                common to Port operations. However, non-marine related activities should be
                                permitted and encouraged in those Port areas away from the riverfront, where no
                                demand exists for marine oriented activities.

                                While road access into the Port by commercial vehicles win be improved, new
                                development would be restrained. Vacant properties adjacent to the Port will be
                                reserved for expansion of Port facilities or modest development of water-
                                dependent industries. The open land adjacent to the Normans Kill will remain
                                undeveloped due to flood hazards, unstable soils and significant wild-life values.



                B.      PROPOSED WATER USE


                Proposed water uses will reinforce existing patterns. The waters of the Hudson River and the
                Normans Kill are presently used for sport fishing, and the Hudson especially is used for yachting
                and sculling activities. (See Section II - Invento1y and Analysis, Parts B., C. and F.) Albany's
                riverfront is the site of the Empire State Sculling Regatta held for one weekend during June of
                eachyear. The regatta, attracting 2,000 rowers and 80,000 spectators over the two-day period,
                is the largest event on the City calendar.

                In addition, large ocean-going ships sail up-river to Albany's port from New York Harbor. This
                use will continue.



                C.      PROPOSED PROJECTS


                        1.      Lower Patroon Island NatMre Preserve

                                This project involves extensive landscaping of a 9.6 acre area east of 1-787 in the
                                southern part of Lower Patroon Island. (See Map No. 10A). The site lies
                                between the bicycle path and the shore of the river.

                                Presently, the land immediately bordering the path is open field in a wild state.
                                Some brush and a few mature trees stand along the banks of the river. The
                                fields, comprising approximately three acres, will be seeded with a standard grass
                                .seed mix and wildflower seed mix and bordered by prescribed plantings of tree
                                and shrub varieties chosen for their ornamental values and potential to enhance
                                wildlife diversity.


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                                  These landscaping improvements are designed to reinforce wildlife habitats and
                                  provide opportunities for bird-wa.tching, hiking and other forms of passive
                                  recreation. The land between the planting area and the river will be left to
                                  nature. (See Map No. 10B.)

                                  ï¿½ Project Timetable: One planting season
                                  ï¿½ Costs:


                                  Quantity               Tree                                    Total Cos

                                  3 @ $85                Sorbus aucupana                                  255
                                                         European Mt. Ash

                                  11 @ $39               Juniperis Virginiana                             429
                                                         Eastern Redcedar


                                  11 @ $110              Crataegus Phaenopyrum                          1,210
                                                         Washington Hawthorn

                                  9 @ $22                Viburnum Trilobum                                198
                                                         Cranberry Bush Viburnum

                                  10 @ $90               Comus Stolonifera                                90
                                                         Redstem Dogwood

                                  15 @ $9                Comus Racemosa.                                  135
                                                         Gray Dogwood

                                  4 @ $20                Ilex Verticillata                                80
                                                         Winterberry

                                  10 @ $25               Elaeagnus Umbellata                              250
                                                         Autumn Olive


                                  6 @ $10                Lonicera. Maacki                                 60
                                                         Amur Honeysuckle

                                  17 @ $10               Lonicera Tatarica                                170
                                                         Tartarian Honeysuckle

                                  Subtotal for trees and shrubs                                      $2,877

                                  Seeding (3.0 acres)                                                  7,500

                                  TOTAL FOR PLANTING AND SEEDING                                     $10,377



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                         2.      Rehabilitation of the Corning RMerve Comfort Station

                                 This 52 ft. x 20 ft. one-story brick structure is located near the shoreline at the
                                 southern end of the Coming Preserve. (See Map No. I IA.) It is the only
                                 surviving structure of a complex of adjunct buildings associated with the
                                 "Recreation Pier, " a riverfront recreational facility built in 1909 as part of a
                                 nationwide City beautification project. It originally served as a comfort station
                                 for this facility.

                                 The building, which has stood vacant and unused for many years, is in a
                                 deteriorated state and will require substantial repair work to restore it to use. The
                                 red tile roof is in disrepair and will have to be replaced. The brick exterior
                                 requires a thorough cleaning.

                                 Plans for this building include its restoration to a carry-out food and light menu
                                 restaurant with a tiered, outdoor dining deck overlooking a floating dock with
                                 temporary boat mooring facilities. An adjacent permanent dock will provide
                                 mooring for river tour boats. The existing restroorn facilities will be restored.
                                 The site will also feature landscaped walkways and a small amphi-theater for
                                 outdoor entertainment events. (See Map No. 11 B.)

                                 Stormwater drainage improvements will be provided in accordance with the
                                 regulations of the City Engineer's Office, which requires that stormwater runoff
                                 after completion of construction be maintained at those levels which existed prior
                                 to construction. Dry wells, seepage pits, gallery drains, swales, retention areas
                                 and other generally accepted stormwater management practices may be employed
                                 to meet these requirements.

                                 Additional landscaping will serve to screen the site and blend it harmoniously
                                 with the existing grounds.




















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                                   Project Timetable: Six months to a year, once funding is in place.

                                   Costs:



                                        Pre-development Costs                                  45,000
                                        Exterior Structure Rehabilitation                      55,000
                                        Dock                                                   160,000
                                        Berths                                                 55,000
                                        Exterior Landscaping                                   170,000
                                        Parking Lot                                            30,000
                                        Signage                                                3,000
                                        Dining Deck                                            28,000
                                        Pergola                                                12,000
                                        Interior Structure Rehabilitation                      65,000
                                        Mechanical Systems                                     66,000
                                        Administrative Costs                                   10,342


                                                                      TOTAL COSTS              699,342


                        3.      Island Creek Waterfront Eark

                                This 1.5 acre wooded site was purchased by the City in September 1986 from the
                                Delaware and Hudson Railway Company. It is located around a small coveon
                                the Hudson at the intersection of Broadway and Church Street in the South End
                                Sub-area. (See Map No. 12A.) This cove was formerly the mouth of Island
                                Creek, which once flowed around the Port area forming Westerlo Island.

                                The cove was formed when the creek itself was filled in leaving only its mouth,
                                which, in past times had been used as a docking site for freight vessels doing
                                shipping business with the Port. Some of the original pilings and wharf structure
                                still exist.


                                The park propokal entails the c;onstruction of a promenade on the site of the old
                                boatslip and the grading of the beach and adjacent slope for the launching of
                                canoes and racing shells. Footpaths, picnic benches, and barbecues, as well as
                                a small playground are also components of the project.

                                The park proj ect received State and Hudson River Foundation funding in the fall
                                of 1991 and is scheduled for construction in the spring of 1992.

                                The park would also serve as a terminus for the bicycle path, which would lead
                                north along the river's shore to connect with the Snow Dock and the existing path


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                               The park would also serve as a terminus for the bicycle path, which would lead
                               north along the river's shore to connect with the Snow Dock and the existing path
                               near the State pumping facility at the southern end of the Coming Preserve.

                               Stormwater drainage will be provided for in accordance with the regulations of
                               the City Engineer's Office, as discussed above in the description of Proposed
                               Project #2.

                               * Project Timetable:         Six months to a year, once funding is in place.

                               * Costs:


                               Surface Cleaning & Debris                                            8,460.00
                               Clean Fill                                                           6,600.00
                               Topsoil & Seeding                                                    28,000.00
                               Rip-Rap                                                              7,200.00
                               #3 Stone                                                             15,300.00
                               Peastone                                                             1,200.00
                               Asphaltic Concrete Pavement                                          16,200.00
                               R.O.B. Gravel/Select Fill                                            6,225.00
                               Granite Curb - 6 x 18, Straight                                      6,375.00
                               Granite Curb - 6 x 18, Circular                                       430.00
                               Asphalt Walks - 6 ft. wide                                           5,850.00
                               Reinforced Concrete Walks                                            5,320.00
                               Timber Walls, Promenade, Benches                                     70,000.00
                               Timber Curb                                                          2,470.00
                               Concrete Pad for Storage Box                                          320.00
                               Lighting - Poles & Fixtures                                          36,400.00
                               Trees - Evergreen                                                    3,000.00
                               Trees - Deciduous                                                    3,000.00
                               Project Sign                                                          350.00
                               Playground Equipment                                                 18,500.00
                               Sand Cushion                                                         2,040.00
                               Underdrain - 4 Inch                                                  11760.00
                               Picnic Table, Conc. Pad, Hibachi                                     6,750.00.
                               EQBA Sign                                                             400.00
                               Bollards                                                             1,000.00



                                                                                  Total           253,150-00







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                                    SECTION V
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               A. EXISTING LAWS AND REGULATIONS


                       1.     Albany Flood Damage Prevention Urdinan

                              This ordinance establishes rules and regulations for flood damage prevention in
                              the City of Albany. It is based upon a Federal model and received certification
                              from the Federal Insurance Administration. It provides building standards for
                              areas within 100 and 500 year flood boundaries. The ordinance will effectively
                              implement Policies 16 and 17 by regulating erosion control measures and
                              minimizing flood damage through administration of the criteria it establishes for
                              new development.

                       2.     Zonine Ordinance (Including recent amendments)

                              The City of Albany's Zoning Ordinance, as mentioned earlier, was revised in July
                              1990 to reflect the new waterfront zoning classifications proposed by the LWRP.
                              This Zoning Ordinance is the primary tool used for controlling land use within
                              the municipality. Descriptions of the new waterfront zoning districts are set forth
                              in chapter B of this section.

                       3.     Site Plan Review Ordinance


                              This ordinance regulates new construction, conversions and expansion.              It
                              controls the design and placement of such features as parldng lots, placement of
                              entrance drives, drainage, landscaping, etc. - An important feature of the
                              ordinance is the section directing the Planning Board to consider the overall
                              impact on the neighborhood, including architectural compatibility. This gives the
                              City design control over such elements as color and texture of materials, massing
                              and general design compatibility.

                              The Site Plan Review Ordinance will be useful in implementing Policies 6, 11,
                              12 and 17 by providing a review process for design issues which relate to all
                              aspects of new development and to ensure that projects are designed to
                              compliment the character of the area where sited, as wen as neighboring land use
                              activities.


                       4.     Sign Ordinanc

                              This ordinance was revised in 1984. The new standards forbid rooftop signs and
                              reinforces the City's control over signs and their placement. The ordinance also
                              sets forth a provision calling for the removal of billboards after various
                              amortization periods. It also provides for amortization of non-conforming signs
                              and reinforces Policies 23 and 24.



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                        5.      Gradine an Minine Ordinance


                                Grading, rather than mining, is the primary focus of this ordinance as applied
                                within Albany's waterfront area. Grading plans are reviewed to guard against
                                wind and soil erosion, slipping, topsoil stripping and improper earth moving
                                practices. Erosion control measures may be required as a condition of approval.

                                This ordinance will reinforce Policies 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.

                        6.      Historig. Resources Commission

                                Much of the waterfront area falls under the jurisdiction of the Historic Resources
                                Commission. Therefore, any proposed facade changes of new construction within
                                the several historic districts (See Section 11 - Inventoxy and Analysis, Part G. -
                                "Historic Resources") must first be reviewed by the Commission to determine its
                                architectural compatibility within these regulated areas.

                                The Commission, and the ordinance, which regulates its activities, will reinforce
                                Policies 23, and 25. The Commission regulates the project design and aesthetics
                                (new construction, renovation and demolition) which fall within or adjacent to
                                historic district boundaries.


                B.      ADDITIONAL LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED


                        1.      Adoption of New Zoning Districts

                                The addition of several new zoning classifications were adopted to implement
                                various provisions of the LV*`RP. These three zoning classifications and the
                                attendant permitted use and area/bulk schedules were adopted by the Common
                                Council as an amendment to the zoning ordinance.

                                The official zoning map was also amended by an ordinance of the Common
                                Council to designate     .those areas which are covered by these zoning
                                classifications. Following is a description of each of the three waterfront zoning
                                classifications:


                                       WF-I - Waterfront Residential/Commercial

                                       This zoning classification is designed to encourage residential, mixed use
                                       development or renovation primarily within the South End Sub-area. The
                                       U-Haul Building is a prime example of a structure suitable for residential
                                       conversion with supporting commercial/retail facilities as accessory uses.
                                       Proposals for mixed development containing a larger commercial
                                       component along with residential use will also be permitted by special use


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                                      component along with residential use will also be permitted by special use
                                      permits as per Section 27-125 of the City Zoning Ordinance.

                                      WF-2 -Waterfront Recreation


                                      This zoning classification is designed primarily to encourage moderate-
                                      intensity recreational development within and adjacent to the Coming
                                      Preserve and boat launch area. It will permit a range of public or private
                                      recreational uses providing activity destinations, and encouraging greater
                                      public use of the Preserve while still maintaining its open-space
                                      recreational character. Since the City of Albany controls the Preserve it
                                      can assure that any improvements which takes place there is consistent
                                      with those LYtrRP policies that are applicable: Policies 9, 19 & 19A, 20,
                                      21 and 22.


                                      LC - Land Conservation


                                      This zoning classification is designed to protect, maintain and enhance
                                      passive, open-space recreation areas in the Patroon Island Sub-area and
                                      other publicly-owned preserve, park or greenspace. areas through-out the
                                      City of Albany. Although the establishment of this zoning classification
                                      properly reflects the existing and desired use of Lower Patroon Island, it
                                      is anticipated that various City and State-owned park lands throughout the
                                      City will ultimately be rezoned to reflect this zoning classification.

                                      It should be noted here that any new private development or conversions
                                      in the WF-1 or WF-2 areas would be subject to site plan review by the
                                      City of Albany Planning Board and any use within these zoning districts
                                      requiring these or other City approvals would be subject to a consistency
                                      review under the LWRP Consistency Ordinance discussed in Appendix F.
                                      (See Appendix E for a list of proposed uses for each of the new zoning
                                      classifications.)

                       2.      Local Waterfront Program Consistengy Ordinanc

                               An LWRP consistency ordinance was adopted which requires that actions
                               undertaken directly or indirectly (permitted or funded) by the City to be done in
                               a manner consistent with the provisions of the LWRP to the maximum extent
                               practical. (See Appendix F for the text of this proposed ordinance.)







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                C.     PRrVATE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EWPLEMENT THE LWR


                Although the City of Albany will encourage new development through various subsidies and
                incentives, much of the redevelopment will be privately initiated.
                The -investment of private funds in economically feasible development proposals win be
                necessary to realize the waterfront development envisioned within this program, particularly in
                the South End and Port Sub-areas and in the Corning Preserve.


                D. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE NECESSARY FOR U"LENWMATION OF THE
                      ,PROGRAM

                In order to assure that actions undertaken by the City are consistent with the provisions of this
                LWRP, City agencies must first make a determination of consistency prior to undertaking the
                action. Such agencies will first receive a recommendation of consistency or inconsistency from
                the City's Director of Planning. The review of local actions is more fully described in the
                appended LVW Consistency Ordinance.


                E.     LDCAL REVrEW OF STATE An FEDERAL ACTIONS

                Review of proposed State and federal actions within the City's WRA will be undertaken in
                accordance with the procedural guidelines established by the NYS Department of State. These
                guidelines are described in detail in Appendix G of this document.






















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                                   SECTION VI


                    STATE AND FEDERAL ACTIONS AND PROGRAMS
                        LIKELY TO AFFECT IMPLEMENTATION












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                                       JOINT APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
                                     U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
                                    STATE OF OREGON, DIVISION OF STATE LANDS
WHEREAS Department of the Army permits for propsed work in or affecting navigable waters of the United States, the
discharge of dredged or fill material into those waters, and the transport of dredged material for the purpose of                             
dumping it into ocean waters are authorized by Section 10 of the River and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 60 of the
Clean Water Act of 1977, and Section 10) if the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaties Act of 1972, respectively,
---And-- permits for that part of those project activities which includes the removal or fill in the waterways of 
Oregon of rock, grave, silt, and clay are authorized by the State of Oregon under O.R.S. 361.603 to 541.693--- This
APPLICATION WILL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF BOTH AGENCIES.

Corps of
Engineers_________________ State of Oregon
_________________________    ______________
Date received___________   Date received____________
Name of                    River             Local  
Waterway_______________     Mile___________   Name_______
Section__________________ Township__________ Range________
Estimated Startin           Estimated Completion
Date of Project____________  Date of Project_________
Name of                       Authorized
Applicant____________________  agent_______________
Address____________________   Address_______________
City, State.______                     City, State,______
Zip Code________                          Zip Code_______
            Area                       Area
Phone: Work (  )___                   Home (  )_______     
Project                                        Area
Supervisor__________________       Phone: Work (  )  
Property Owner
If Other Than                       Project
Applicant________________           Address___________
Address__________________           City, County, State   
                                     Zip Code__________________
City, State,
Zip Code_______________              Assessor's Records--
                                     Shown on Map ______________Tax Lot #________
Phone: Work Area          Area        Name of 
            (  )_________Home (  )___ Subdivision_______________Lot________Block______

In order to expedite the processsing of this application, the following city and/or county department, which has local
jurisdiction over the proposed project, has been contacted:

Name of Department:_______________
Address: ____________________
Phone Number:_____________
APPROVALS OR CERTIFICATIONS applied for or already obtained from either agencies (Federal, Interstate, state, county,
city, area) for any of the proposed projects described in this application:

Issuing Agency   Type of Approval    Identification#       Date of Approval

Figure 4: Portland District Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit Application


Has any agency denied approval for the activity described herin or for any other activity related to i*
  Yes    No  If yes, please explain in remarks.
Adjoining Property on the Waterway: Give names, addresses, and phone numbers of owners and/or occupants.

PLEASE EXPLAIN IN DETAIL your plans to restore the area to its natural condition.

INFORMATION FOR FILL OR REMOVAL:
FILL WILL INVOLVE__________ cubic yards annyually and_________cubic yards for the total project.
  Riprap   Rock   Gravel   SAnd   Silt   Clay     Organic
REMOVAL WILL INVOLVE___________cubic yards annually, and __________cubic yards for the total project.
     Rock      Gravel     Sand      Silt      Clay
DESCRIBE IN DETAIL THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY---its primary purpose and secondary purpose, if any,---intended use (private,
public, commercail)---type of structures and use--type of vessels using facility---facilities for handling wastes---
type of conveyance and manner of extraction of any fill or removal---the quantity and composition of, and the source
and disposal sites for any fill or removal. (If additional space is needed, use plain sheet of paper.)

Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the activities herein. I certify that I as
familar with the information contained in this application, and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, such
information is true, complete, and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the proposed
activities.

            Signature of Applicant or Authorized Agent
is USC 1001 provides in part: "Whenever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department... of the
United States knowingly and willfully falsifies... a material fact or makes any false...statement of...i*
any false...document...shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both."         





















                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                             APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT                                                            OMB APPROVAL NO. 0702-0036                                                                          
                                                                                                                  (33 CPR 328)                                                        Expires 30 June 1989

                                                                   The Department of the Army permit program is authorized by Section 10 of the River an &Hazbor Act 0(1899. Section 404 of the
                                                                   Clean Water Act and Section 103 of the Marine. Protection. Research and Sanctuari" Act. These Laws require permit, authorizing                                                                           
                                                                   activities In or affecting runwisb W wstersofthe United States. the discharge of red ed or fill mate" In to watersof the United States.
                                                                   an the transportation o            cc material for the purpose of dumping It Into ocean waters. Information provided no this form W be
                                                                   used in evaluating the application for a permit. Information in thin application I. made a matter of public record through issuance are
                                                                   public notice. Disclosure of the Information requested in voluntary; however. the data requested we neccamaxy is order to communicate
                                                                   with the applicant and to evoilusle, the permit application. If necessary Information I. not provided. the permit application cannot be
                                                                   procconed nor can a permit Ile issued.                                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                   One act of original drawings of good reproducible copies which &how the location and character of the proposed activity must be
                                                                   attached to thin application (see sampte drawinis and instructions) ard be submitted to the District Engineer having Jurisdiction over
                                                                   the location of the proposed activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned.

                                                              1. APPLICATION NUMBER (To be assigned by Coprs)                                    3. NAME. ADDRESS. AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              


                                                              2. NAME NO ADDRESS OF APPLICANT                                                       Telephone no. during business hours
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                   A/C I       I					(Residences)
                                                                                                                                                   AIC I       I                          (Offices)    	
                                                                                                                                              Statement of  Authorication: I hereby designate and authorize                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                                                                                         to act in my behalf as my
                                                                Telephone no. during hours                                               agent in the processing of this permit application and so furnish, upon request
                                                                                                                                         supplemental information in support of the application.                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                       .                                                                                          
                                                                   A/C I       I                                    (Ranididences)               SIGNATURE Or, APPLICANT                                            
                                                                   A/C I       I                                    (Offices)                                                                                                                                                              
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                                                              4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTIVITY

                                                              4a. ACTIVITY


                                                              4b. PURPOSE


										  4c. DISCHARGE OF DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL


							5. NAMES AND ADRESSES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS , ETC, WHOSE PROPERTY ALSO ADJOINS THE WATERWAY                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                                             
			

							6. WATERBODY AND LOCATION ON WATERBODY WHERE ACTIVITY EXISTS OR IS PROPOSED

							7. LOCATION ON LAND WHERE ACTIVITY EXISTS OR IS PROPOSED
							   ADRESS:

							  STREED, ROAD, ROUTE OR OTHER DESCRIPTIVE LOCATION
							
								COUNTY			STATE					ZIP CODE
					
							LOCAL GOVERNING BODY WITH JURISDICTION OVER SITE

							8. Is any portion of the activity for which authorization is sought now complete?	YES
							   If answer is "YES" give reason, month and year the activity was completed. Indicate the existing work on the drawing.

						9. List all approvals or certifications and de  received from federal, interstate, state or local agencies for any structure, construction.
	

							ISSUING AGENCY		TYPE APPROVAL		IDENTIFICATION NO.   DATE OF APPLICATION   DATE OF APPROVAL    DATE OF DENIAL


						10. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the activites described herein. I certify that I am familiar with the Information contained in
						    this application, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. I further certify that I possess the
						    authority to undertake the proposed activities or I am acting as the Gulv authorized agent of the application	

                                          SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT						DATE

						The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicatn) or it may be signed by a duty
						authorized agent if the statement in Block 3 has been filled out and signed.
	
						18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of The United States
						and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or
                                    fradulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or documents knowing same to contain any false fictitious or
                                    fradulent statement or entry, shall be fines not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both                                                                                                                               

                                    Do not send a permit fee with this application. The appropriate fee will be assured when a permit is issued.


						Figure 5:    Seattle District Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit Application                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          









                              1.08   Club Beer, Liquor, and Wine Licenses
                              1.09   Distiller's Licenses
                              1.10   Drug Store, Eating Place, and Grocery Store Beer Licenses
                              1.11   Farm Winery and Winery Licenses
                              1.12   Hotel Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses
                              1.13   Industrial Alcohol Manufacturer's Permits
                              1.14   Liquor Store License
                              1.15   On-Premises Liquor Licenses
                              1.16  'Plenary Permit (Miscellaneous-Annual)
                              1.17   Summer Beer and Liquor Licenses        -   -
                              1.18   Tavern/Restaurant and Restaurant Wine Licenses
                              1.19   Vessel Beer and Liquor Licenses
                              1.20   Warehouse Permit
                              1.21   Wine Store License
                              1.22   Winter Beer and Liquor Licenses
                              1.23   Wholesale Beer, Wine, and Liquor Licenses


                      DIVISION OF ALCOHOLISM AND ALCOHOL ABUSE


                      1.00 Facilities, construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the funding
                              of such activities.


                      2.00    Permit and approval programs:

                              2.01   Letter Approval for Certificate of Need
                              2.02   Operating Certificate (Alcoholism Facility)
                              2.03   Operating Certificate (Community Residence)
                              2.04   Operating Certificate (Outpatient Facility)
                              2.05   Operating Certificate (Sobering-Vp Station)



                      COUNCIL ON THE ARTS

                      1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the funding
                              of such activities.


                      2.00    Architecture and environmental arts program.









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                       DEPARTMIENT OF BANKING


                       1.00    Permit and approval programs:

                               1.01   Authorization Certificate (Bank Branch)
                               1.02   Authorization Certificate (Bank Change of Location)
                               1.03   Authorization Certificate (Bank Charter)
                               1.04   Authorization Certificate (Credit Union Change of Location)
                               1.05   Authorization Certificate (Credit Union Charter)
                               1.06   Authorization Certificate (Credit Union Station)
                               1.07   Authorization Certificate (Foreign Banking Corporation Change of
                                      Location)
                               1.08   Authorization Certificate (Foreign Banking Corporation Public
                                      Accommodations Office
                               1.09   Authorization Certificate (Investment Company Branch)
                               1.10   Authorization Certificate (Investment Company Change of Location)
                               1.11   Authorization Certificate (Investment Company Charter)
                               1.12   Authorization Certificate (Licensed Lender Change of Location)
                               1.13   Authorization Certificate (Mutual Trust Company Charter)
                               1.14   Authorization Certificate (Private Banker Charter)
                               1.15   Authorization Certificate (Public Accommodation Office - Banks)
                               1.16   Authorization Certificate (Safe Deposit Company Branch)
                               1.17   Authorization Certificate (Safe Deposit Company Change of
                                      Location)
                               1.18   Authorization Certificate (Safe Deposit Company Charter)
                               1.19   Authorization Certificate (Savings Bank Charter)
                               1.20   Authorization Certificate (Savings Bank De Novo Branch Office)
                               1.21   Authorization Certificate (Savings Bank Public Accommodations Office)
                               1.22   Authorization Certificate (Savings and Loan Association Branch)
                               1.23   Authorization Certificate (Savings and Loan Association Change of
                                      Location)
                               1.24   Authorization Certificate (Savings and Loan Association Charter)
                               1.25   Authorization Certificate (Subsidiary Trust Company Charter) -
                               1.26   Authorization Certificate (Trust Company Branch)
                               1.27   Authorization Certificate (Trust Company-Change of Location)
                               1.28   Authorization Certificate (Trust Company Charter)
                               1.29   Authorization Certificate (Trust Company Public Accommodations
                                      Office)
                               1.30   Authorization to Establish a Life Insurance Agency
                               1.31   License as a Licensed Lender
                               1.32   License for a Foreign Banking Corporation Branch





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                     CAPITAL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (regional agency)

                     1.00   Acquisition, disposition, lease, grant of easement and other activities related to
                            the management of land under the jurisdiction of the Authority.

                     2.00   Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition.

                     3,00   Increases in special fares for transportation services to public water-related
                            recreation resources.



                     DEPARTN[ENT OF COMMIERCE


                     1.00 Preparation or revision of statewide or specific plans to address State economic
                            development needs.

                     2.00 Allocation of the state tax-free bonding reserve.


                     DEPARTMIENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES


                     1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, ex pansion, or demolition or the funding
                            of such activities.



                     DORAUTORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK


                     1.00 Financing of higher education and health care facilities.

                     2.00 Planning and design services assistance,program.


                     EDUCATION DEPARTNWM


                     1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, demolition or the funding of
                            such activities.


                     2.00   Permit and approval programs-

                            2.01   Certification of Incorporation (Regents Charter)
                            2.02   Private Business School Registration
                            2.03   Private School License
                            2.04   Registered Manufacturer of Drugs and/or Devices
                            2.05   Registered Pharmacy Certificate


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                            2.06 Registered Wholesale of Drugs and/or Devices
                            2.07 Registered Wholesaler-Repacker of Drugs and/or Devices
                            2.08 Storekeeper's Certificate



                     ENERGY PLANNING BOARD AND ENERGY OFFICE


                     1.00 Preparation and revision of the State Energy Master Plan.


                     NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
                     AUTHORITY


                     1.00 Issuance of revenue bonds to finance pollution abatement modifications in
                            power-generation facilities and various energy projects.


                     DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION


                     1.00   Acquisition, disposition, lease, grant of easement and other activities related to
                            the management of lands under the jurisdiction of the Department.

                     2.00   Classification of Waters Program; classification of land areas under the Clean
                            Air Act.

                     3.00   Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the funding
                            of such activities.


                     4.00   Financial assistance/grant programs:

                            4.01   Capital projects for limiting air pollution
                            4.02   Cleanup of toxic waste dumps
                            4.03   Flood control, beach erosion and other water resource projects
                            4.04   Operating aid to municipal wastewater treatment facilities
                            4.05   Resource recovery and solid waste management capital projects
                            4.06   Wastewater treatment facilities

                     5.00   Funding assistance for issuance of permits and other regulatory activities (New
                            York City only).

                     6.00   Implementation of the Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1972, including:

                            (a)    Water Quality Improvement Projects



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                            (b)    Land Preservation and Improvement Projects including Wetland
                                   Preservation and Restoration Projects, Unique Area Preservation
                                   Projects, Metropolitan Parks Projects, Open Space Preservation
                                   Projects and Waterways Projects.

                     7.00   Marine Finfish and Shellfish Programs.

                     8.00   New York Harbor Drift Removal Project.

                     9.00   Permit and approval programs:

                            Air Resources


                            9.01   Certificate of Approval for Air Pollution Episode Action Plan
                            9.02   Certificate of Compliance for Tax Relief - Air Pollution Control
                                   Facility
                            9.03   Certificate to Operate: Stationary Combustion Installation; Incinerator;
                                   Process, Exhaust or Ventilation System
                            9.04   Permit for Burial of Radioactive Material
                            9.05   Permit for Discharge of Radioactive Material to Sanitary Sewer
                            9.06   Permit for Restricted Burning
                            9.07   Permit to Construct: a Stationary Combustion Installation; Incinerator;
                                   Indirect Source of Air Contamination; Process, Exhaust or Ventilation
                                   System

                            Consloction Management

                            9.08 Approval of Plans and Specifications for Wastewater Treatment
                                   Facilities


                            Fish and Wildlife


                            9.09   Certificate to Possess and Sell Hatchery Trout in New York State
                            9.10   Commercial Inland Fisheries Licenses
                            9.11   Fishing Preserve License
                            9.12   Fur Breeder's License
                            9.13   Game Dealer's License
                            9.14   Licenses to Breed Domestic Game Animals
                            9.15   License to Possess and Sell Live Game
                            9.16   Permit to Import, Transport and/or Export under Section 184. 1 (11 -
                                   0511)
                            9.17   Permit to Raise and Sell Trout





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                             9.18 Private Bass Hatchery Permit
                             9.19 Shooting Preserve Licenses
                             9.20 Taxidermy License

                             Lands and Forest

                             9.21   Certificate of Environmental Safety (Liquid Natural Gas and Liquid
                                    Petroleum Gas)
                             9.22   Floating Object Permit
                             9.23   Marine Regatta Permit
                             9.24   Mining Permit
                             9.25   Navigation Aid Permit
                             9.26   Permit to Plug and Abandon (a non-commercial, oil, gas or solution
                                    mining well)
                             9.27   Permit to Use Chemicals for the Control or Elimination of Aquatic
                                    Insects
                             9.28   Permit to Use Chemicals for the Control or Elimination of Aquatic
                                    Vegetation
                             9.29 Permit to Use Chemicals for the Control or Extermination of
                                    Undesirable Fish
                             9.30   Underground Storage Permit (Gas)
                             9.31   Well Drilling Permit (Oil, Gas, and Solution Salt Mining)

                             Marine Resources

                             9.32   Digger's Permit (Shellfish)
                             9.33   License of Menhaden Fishing Vessel
                             9.34   License for Non-Resident Food Fishing Vessel
                             9.35   Non-Resident Lobster Permit
                             9.36   Marine Hatchery and/or Off-Bottom Culture Shellfish Permits
                             9.37   Permits to Take Blue-Claw Crabs
                             9.38   Permit to Use Pond or Trap Net
                             9.39   Resident Commercial Lobster Permit
                             9.40   Shellfish Bed Permit
                             9.41   Shellfish- Shipper's Pennits
                             9.42   Special Permit to Take Surf Clams from Waters other than the Atlantic
                                    Ocean


                             Regulatory Affairs

                             9.43 Approval - Drainage Improvement District
                             9.44 Approval - Water (Diversions for) Power
                             9.45 Approval of Well System and Pennit to Operate
                             9.46 Permit - Article 15, (Protection of Water) - Dam


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                           9.47   Permit - Article 15, (Protection of Water) - Dock, Pier or Wharf

                           9.48   Permit - Article 15, (Protection of Water) - Dredge or Deposit Material
                                  in a Waterway
                           9.49   Permit - Article 15, (Protection of Water) - Stream Bed or Bank
                                  Disturbances
                           9.50   Permit - Article 15, Title 15 (Water Supply)
                           9.51   Permit - Article 24, (Freshwater Wetlands)
                           9.52   Permit - Article 25, (Tidal Wetlands)
                           9.53   River Improvement District Approvals
                           9.54   River Regulatory District Approvals
                           9.55   Well Drilling Certificate of Registration

                           Solid Wastes


                           9.56 Permit to Construct and/or Operate a Solid Waste Management Facility
                           9.57 Septic Tank Cleaner and Industrial Waste Collector Permit


                           Water Resources


                           9.58   Approval of Plans for Wastewater Disposal Systems
                           9.59   Certificate of Approval of Realty Subdivision Plans
                           9.60   Certifi(ate of Compliance (Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility)
                           9.61   Letters of Certification for Major Onshore Petroleurn Facility Oil Spill
                                  Prevention and Control Plan
                           9.62   Permit - Article 36, (Construction in Flood Hazard Areas)
                           9.63   Permit for State Agency Activities for Development in Coastal Erosion
                                  Hiza ds Areas
                           9.64   Permit for State Agency Activities for Development in Coastal Erosion
                                  Hazards Areas
                           9.65   State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit
                           9.66   401 Water Quality Certification

                    10.00  Preparation and revision of Air Pollution State Implementation Plan.

                    11.00  Preparation and revision of Continuous Executive Program Plan.

                    12.00  Preparation and revision of Statewide Environmental Plan.

                    13.00  Protection of Natural and Man-made Beauty Program.

                    14.00  Urban Fisheries Program.




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                       15.00 Urban Forestry    Program.

                       16.00 Urban Wildlife Program.

                       ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES CORPORATION

                       1.00 Financing program for pollution control facilities for industrial firms and small
                              businesses.



                       FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

                       1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the funding
                              of such activities.



                       OFFTCE OF GENERAL SERVICES


                       1.00   Administration,of the Public Lands Law for acquisition and disposition of
                              lands, grants of land and grants of easement of land under water, issuance of
                              licenses for removal of materials from lands under water, and oil and gas
                              leases for exploration and development.
                       2.00   A dministration of Article 4-B, Public Buildings Law, in regard to the                is
                              protection and management of State historic and cultural properties and State
                              uses of buildings of historic, architectural or cultural significance.

                       3.00   Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition.



                       DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH


                       1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the funding
                              of such activities.


                       2.00   Permit and approval programs:

                              2.01    Approval of Completed Works for Public Water Supply Improvements
                              2.02    Approval of Plans for Public Water Supply Improvements.
                              2.03    Certificate of Need (Health Related Facility - except Hospitals)
                              2.04    Certificate of Need (Hospitals)
                              2.05    Operating Certificate (Diagnostic and Treatment Center)
                              2.06    Operating Certificate (Health Related Facility)
                              2.07    Operating Certificate (Hospice)


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                            2.08   Operating Certificate (Hospital)
                            2.09   Operating Certificate (Nursing Home)
                            2.10   Permit to Operate a Children's Overnight or Day Camp
                            2.11   Permit to Operate a Migrant Labor Camp
                            2.12   Permit to Operate as a Retail Frozen Dessert Manufacturer
                            2.13   Permit to Operate a Service Food Establishment
                            2.14   Permit to Operate a Temporary Residence/Mass Gathering
                            2.15   Permit to Operate or Maintain a Swimming Pool or Public Bathing
                                   Beach
                            2.16   Permit to Operate Sanitary Facilities for Realty Subdivisions
                            2.17   Shared Health Facility Registration Certificate


                     DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL AND ITS
                     SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES


                     1.00   Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition.

                     2.00   Financial assistance/grant programs:

                            2.01   Federal Housing Assistance Payments Programs (Section 8 Programs)
                            2.02   Housing Development Fund Programs
                            2.03   Neighborhood Preservation Companies Program
                            2.04   Public Housing Programs
                            2.05   Rural Initiatives Grant Program
                            2.06   Rural Preservation Companies Program
                            2.07   Rural Rental Assistance Program
                            2.08   Special Needs Demonstration Projects
                            2.09   Urban Initiatives Grant Program
                            2.10   Urban Renewal Programs

                     3.00 Preparation and implementation of plans to address housing and community
                            renewal needs.

                     HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY


                     1.00 Funding programs for the construction, rehabilitation, or expansion of
                            facilities.



                     JOB DEVELOPMEENT AUTHORITY

                     1.00 Financing assistance programs for commercial and industrial facilities.



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                      MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES FINANCING AGENCY


                      1.00 Financing of medical care facilities.

                      OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH


                      1.00  Facilities construction, rehabilitation expansion, or demolition or the funding of
                            such activities.


                      2.00  Permit and approval programs:

                            2.01 Operating Certificate (Community Residence)
                            2.02 Operating Certificate (Family Care Homes)
                            2.03 Operating Certificate (Inpatient Facility)
                            2.04 Operating Certificate (Outpatient Facility)

                      OFFICE OF MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES

                      1.00  Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the funding of
                            such activities.


                      2.00  Permit and approval programs:

                            2.01   Establishment and Construction Prior Approval
                            2.02 Operating Certificate Community Residence
                            2.03   Outpatient Facility Operating Certificate

                      DIVISION OF MILITARY AND NAVAL AFFAIRS


                      1.00 Preparation and implementation of the State Disaster Preparedness Plan.



                      NATURAL HERITAGE TRUST


                      1.00 Funding program for natural heritage institutions.













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                      OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
                      (including Regional State Park Commissision)

                      1.00   Acquisition, disposition, lease, grant of easement or other activities related to
                             the management of land under the jurisdiction of the Office.

                      2.00   Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the funding
                             of such activities.

                      3.00   Funding program for recreational boating, safety. and enforcement.

                      4.00   Funding program  for State and local historic preservation projects.

                      5.00   Land and Water Conservation Fund programs.

                      6.00   Nomination of properties to the Federal and/or State Register of Historic
                             Places.


                      7.00   Permit and approval programs:

                             7.01 Floating Objects Permit
                             7.02 Marine Regatta Permit
                             7.03 Navigation Aide Permit
                             7.04 Posting of Signs Outside State Parks

                      8.00   Preparation and revision of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation
                             Plan and the Statewide Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan and other
                             plans for public access, recreation, historic preservation or related purposes.

                      9.00   Recreation services program.

                      10.00  Urban Cultural Parks Program.



                      POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK


                      1.00 Acquisition, disposition, lease, grant of easement and other activities related to
                             the management of land under the jurisdiction of the Authority.

                      2.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition.







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                      NEW YORK STATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION


                      1.00 Corporation for Innovation Development Program.

                      2.00 Center for Advanced Technology Program.


                      DEPARTNEWT OF SOCIAL SERVICES


                      1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the funding
                             of such activities.


                      2.00   Homeless Housing and Assistance Program.

                      3.00   Permit and approval programs:

                             3.01   Certificate of Incorporation (Adult Residential Care Facilities)
                             3.02   Operating Certificate (Children's Services)
                             3.03   Operating Certificate (Enriched Housing Program)
                             3.04   Operating Certificate (Home for Adults)
                             3.05   Operating Certificate (Proprietary Home)
                             3.06   Operating Certificate (Public Home)
                             3.07   Operating Certificate (Special Care Home)
                             3.08   Permit to Operate a Day Care Center



                      DEPARTM[ENT OF STATE


                      1.00 Appalachian Regional Development Program.

                      2.00 Coastal Management Program.

                      3.00 Community Services Block Grant Program.

                      4.00   Permit and approval programs:

                             4.01 Billiard Room License
                             4.02 Cemetery Operator
                             4.03 Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code








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                     STATE UNIVERSITY CONSTRUCTION FUND

                     1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the funding
                           of such activities.



                     STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

                     1.00 Acquisition, disposition, lease, grant of easement and other activities related to
                           the management of land under the jurisdiction of the. University.

                     2.00  Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the funding
                           of such activities.



                     DIVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES


                     1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the funding
                           of such activities.


                     2.00 Permit and approval programs:

                           2.01 Certificate of Approval (Substance Abuse Services Program)


                     NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY AUTHORITY (regional agency)

                     1.00 Acquisition, disposition, lease, grant of easement and other activities related to
                           the management of land under the jurisdiction of the Authority.

                     2.00  Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition.

                     3.00  Permit and approval programs:

                           3.01 Advertising Device Permit
                           3.02 Approval to Transport Radioactive Waste
                           3.03 Occupancy Permit



                     DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

                     1.00 Acquisition, disposition, lease, grant of easement and other activities related to
                           the management of land under the jurisdiction of the Department.



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                      2.00   Construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition of facilities, including
                             but not limited to:


                             (a)    Highways and parkways
                             (b)    Bridges on the State highways system
                             (c)    Highway and parkway maintenance facilities
                             (d)    Barge Canal
                             (e)    Rail facilities

                      3.00   Financial assistance/grant programs:

                             3.01   Funding programs for construction/reconstruction and
                                    reconditioning/preservation of municipal streets and highways
                                    (excluding routine maintenance and minor rehabilitation)

                             3.02   Funding programs for development of the ports of Albany, Buffalo,
                                    Oswego, Ogdensburg and New York

                             3.03   Funding programs for rehabilitation and replacement of municipal
                                    bridges

                             3.04   Subsidies program for marginal branchlines abandoned by Conrail

                             3.05   Subsidies program for passenger rail service

                      4.00   Permits and approval programs:

                             4.01   Approval of applications for airport improvements (construction
                                    projects)

                             4.02   Approval of municipal applications for Section 18 Rural and Small
                                    Urban Transit Assistance Grants (construction projects)

                             4.03   Approval of municipal or regional transportation authority applications
                                    for funds for design, construction and rehabilitation of omnibus
                                    maintenance and storage facilities

                             4.04   Approval of municipal or regional transportation authority applications
                                    for funds for design and construction of rapid transit facilities

                             4.05   Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Operate a Railroad
                             4.06   Highway Work Permits
                             4.07   License to Operate Major Petroleum Facilities



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                            4.08 Outdoor Advertising Permit (for off-premises advertising signs adjacent
                                   to interstate and primary highway)

                            4.09   Permits for Use and Occupancy of N.Y. State Canal Lands (except
                                   Regional Permits [Snow Dumping])

                            4.10   Real Property Division Permit for Use of State-Owned Property

                     5.00   Preparation or revision of the Statewide Master Plan for Transportation and
                            sub-area or special plans and studies related to the transportation needs of the
                            State.


                     6.00   Water Operation and Maintenance Program--Activities related to the
                            containment of petroleum spills and development of an emergency oil-spill
                            control network.



                     URBAN DEVELOPMIENT CORPORATION and its subsidiaries and affd*iates

                     1.00   Acquisition, disposition, lease, grant of easement or other activities related to
                            the management of land under the jurisdiction of the Corporation.

                     2.00   Planning, development, financing, construction, major renovation or expansion
                            of commercial, industrial, and civic facilities and the provision of technical
                            assistance or financing for such activities, including, but not limited to, actions
                            under its discretionary economic development programs such as the following:

                            (a)    Tax-Exempt Financing Program
                            (b)    Lease Collateral Program
                            (c)    Lease Financial Program
                            (d)    Targeted Investment Program
                            (e)    Industrial Buildings Recycling Program

                     3.00 Administration of special projects.
                     4.00 Administration of State-funded capital grant programs.


                     D"ION OF YOUTH

                     1.00 Facilities construction, rehabilitation, expansion, or demolition or the funding
                            or approval of such activities.





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               2.     Federal Agencies


               DIRECT FEDERAL ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS


                      DEPARTMENT OF COMUERCE


                      National Marine Fisheries Services

                      1.00 Fisheries Management Plans


                      DEPARINENT OF DEFENSE

                      Army Corps of Engineers

                      1.00   Proposed authorizations for dredging, channel improvements, break-waters,
                             other navigational works, or erosion control structures, beach replenishment,
                             dams or flood control works, ice management practices and activities, and
                             other projects with potential to impact coastal lands and waters.

                      2.00   Land acquisition for spoil disposal or other purposes.

                      3.00   Selection of open water disposa I sites.


                      Army, Navy and Air Force

                      4.00   Location, design, and acquisition of new or expanded defense installations
                             (active or reserve status, including associated housing, transportation or other
                             facilities).

                      5.00   Plans, procedures and facilities for landing or storage use zones.

                      6.00   Establishment of impact, compatibility or restricted use zones.


                      DEPARIMENT OF ENERGY


                      1.00 Prohibition orders.








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                     GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION


                     1.00 Acquisition, location and design of proposed Federal Government property or
                           buildings, whether leased or owned by the Federal Government.

                     2.00 Disposition of Federal surplus lands and structures.


                     DEPARTMIENT OF INTERIOR



                     Fish and Wildlife Service

                     1.00 Management of National Wildlife refuges and proposed acquisitions.

                     Mineral Manap-ement Servic

                     2.00  OCS lease sale activities including tract selection, lease sale stipulations, etc.

                     National Park Servi

                     3.00 National Park and Seashore management and proposed acquisitions.


                     DEPARTMIENT OF TRANSPORTATION



                     Amtrak. Conrail

                     1.00 Expansions, curtailments, new construction, upgrading or abandonments or
                           railroad facilities or services, in or affecting the State's coastal area.

                     Coast Guard


                     2.00  Location and design, construction or enlargement of Coast Guard stations,
                           bases, and lighthouses.

                     3.00  Location, placement or removal of navigation devices which are not part of the
                           routine operations under the Aids to Navigation Program (ATON).

                     4.00  Expansion, abandonment, designation or anchorages, lightening areas or
                           shipping lanes and ice management practices and activities.




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                      Federal Aviation Administration


                      5.00 Location and design, construction, maintenance, and demolition of Federal
                             aids to air navigation.

                      Federal Highway Administration

                      6.00 Highway construction.


               FEDERAL LICENSES AND PERMITS



                      DEPARTMWM OF DEFENSE


                      Army Co&2s of Engineers

                      1.00   Construction of dams, dikes or ditches across navigable waters, or obstruction
                             or alteration of navigable waters required under Sections 9 and 10 of the
                             Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401, 403).

                      2.00   Establishment of harbor lines pursuant to Section 11 of the Rivers and Harbors
                             Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 404, 4o5).

                      3.00   Occupation of seawall, bulkhead, jetty, dike, levee, wharf, pier, or other work
                             built by the U.S. pursuant to Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of
                             1899 (33 U.S.C. 408).

                      4.00   Approval of plans for improvements made at private expense under USACE
                             supervision pursuant to the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1902 (33 U.S.C. 565).

                      5.00   Disposal of dredged spoils into the waters of the U.S., pursuant to the Clean
                             Water Act, Section 404, (33 U.S.C. 1344).

                      6.00   All actions for which permits are required pursuant to Section 103 of the
                             Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1413).

                      7.00   Construction of artificial islands and fixed structures in Long Island Sound
                             pursuant to Section 4(f) of the River and Harbors Act of 1912 (33 U.S.C.).








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                      DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


                      Economic Regulatory Commission

                      1.00 Regulation of gas pipelines, and licensing of import or export of natural gas
                             pursuant to the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717) and the Energy
                             Reorganization Act of 1974.

                      2.00 Exemptions from prohibition orders.

                      Federal Energy RegulatoEy Commission

                      3.00   Licenses for non-Federal hydroelectric projects and primary transmission lines
                             under Sections 3(11), 4(e) and 15 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
                             796(11), 797(l 1) and 808).

                      4.00   Orders for interconnection of electric transmission facilities under Section
                             202(b) of the Federal Power Act (15 U.S.C. 824a(b)).

                      5.00   Certificates for the construction and operation of interstate natural gas pipeline
                             facilities, including both pipelines and terminal facilities under Section 7(c) of
                             the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717f(c)).

                      6.00   Permission and approval for the abandonment of natural gas pipeline facilities
                             under Section 7(b) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717f(b)).



                      ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

                      1.00   NPDES permits and other permits for Federal installations, discharges in
                             contiguous zones and ocean waters, sludge runoff and aquaculture permits
                             pursu ant to Section 401, 402, 403, 405, and 318 of the Federal Water
                             Pollution Control Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1341, 1342, 1343, and 1328).

                      2.00   Permits pursuant to the Resources Recovery and Conservation Act of 1976.

                      3.00   Permits pursuant to the underground injection control program under Section
                             1424 of the Safe Water Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300h-c).

                      4.00   Permits pursuant to the Clean Air Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 1857).







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                       DEPARTMENT        OF INTERIOR


                       Fish and Wildlife Services


                       1.00 Endangered species permits pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (16
                              U.S.C. 153(a)).

                       Mineral Management Servi

                       2.00   Permits to drill, rights of use and easements for construction and maintenance
                              of pipelines, gathering and flow lines and associated structures pursuant to 43
                              U.S.C. 1334,, exploration and development plans, and any other permits. or
                              authorizations granted for activities described in detail in OCS exploration,
                              development, and production plans.

                       3.00   Permits required for pipelines crossing federal lands, including OCS lands, and
                              associated activities pursuant to the OCS Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1334) and 43
                              U.S.C. 931 (c) and 20 U.S.C. 185.



                       INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION


                       1.00 Authority to abandon railway lines (to the.extent that the ab..tndonment
                              involves removal of trackage and disposition of right-of-way); authority to
                              construct railroads; authority to construct coal slurry pipelines.


                       NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

                       1.00 Licensing and certification of the siting, construction and operation of nuclear
                              power plans pursuant to Atomic Energy Act of 1954, Title H of the Energy
                              Reorganization Act of 1974 and the National Environmental Policy Act of
                              1969.



                       DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


                       Coast Guard

                       1.00 Construction or modification of bridges, causeways or pipelines over navigable
                              waters pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 1455.

                       2.00 Permits for Deepwater Ports pursuant to the Deepwater Ports Act of 1974 (33
                              U.S.C. 1501).


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                     Federal Aviation Administration

                     3.00 Permits and licenses for construction, operation or alteration of airports.


              FEDERAL ASSISTANCE*



                     DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


                     10.068        Rural Clean Water Program
                     10.409        Irrigation, Drainage, and Other Soil and Water Conservation Loans
                     10.410        Low to Moderate Income Housing Loans
                     10.411        Rural Housing Site Loans
                     10.413        Recreation Facility Loans
                     10.414        Resource Conservation and Development Loans
                     10.415        Rural Renting Housing Loans
                     10.416        Soil and Water Loans
                     10.418        Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities
                     10.422        Business and Industrial Loans
                     10.424        Industrial Development Grants
                     10.426        Area Development Assistance Planning Grants
                     10.429        Above Moderate Income Housing Loans
                     10.430        Energy Impacted Area Development Assistance Program
                     10.901        Resource Conservation and Development
                     10.902        Soil and Water Conservation
                     10.904        Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention
                     10.906        River Basin Surveys and Investigations


                     DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE


                     11.300        Economic Development - Grants and Loans for Public Works and
                                   Development Facilities
                     11.301        Economic Development - Business Development Assistance
                     11.302        Economic Development - Support for Planning Organizations
                     11.304        Economic Development - State and 1=0 Economic Development
                                   Planning
                     11.305        Economic Development - State and Local Economic Development
                                   Planning
                     11.307        Special Economic Development and Adjustment Assistance Program -
                                   Long Term Economic Deterioration
                     11.308        Grants to States for Supplemental and Basic Funding of Titles I, II,
                                   III, IV, and V Activities


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                        11.405         Anadromous and Great Lakes Fisheries Conservation
                        11.407         Commercial Fisheries Research and Development
                        11.417         Sea Grant Support
                        11.427         Fisheries Development and Utilization - Research and Demonstration
                                       Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program
                        11.501         Development and Promotion of Ports and Intermodel Transportation
                        11.509         Development and Promotion of Domestic Waterborne Transport
                                       Systems


                        DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT


                        14.112         Mortgage Insurance - Construction or Substantial Rehabilitation of
                                       Condominium Projects
                        14.115         Mortgage Insurance - Development of Sales Type Cooperative Projects
                        14.117         Mortgage Insurance - Homes
                        14.124         Mortgage Insurance - Investor Sponsored Cooperative Housing
                        14.125         Mortgage Insurance - Land Development and New Communities
                        14.126         Mortgage Insurance - Management Type Cooperative Projects
                        14.127         Mortgage Insurance - Mobile Home Parks
                        14.218         Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants
                        14.219         Community Development Block Grants/Small Cities Program
                        14.221         Urban Development Action Grants
                        14.223         Indian Community Development Block Grant Program


                        DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR

                        15.400         Outdoor Recreation - Acquisition, Development and Planning
                        15.402         Outdoor Recreation - Technical Assistance
                        15.403         Disposal of Federal Surplus Real Property for Parks, Recreation, and
                                       Historic Monuments
                        15.411         Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid
                        15.417         Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program
                        15.600         Anadromous Fish Conservation
                        15.605         Fish Restoration
                        .15.611        Wildlife Restoration
                        15.613         Marine Mammal Grant Program
                        15.802         Minerals Discovery Loan Program
                        15.950         National Water Research and Development Program
                        15.951         Water Resources Research and Technology - Assistance to State
                                       Institutes
                        15.952         Water Research and Technology - Matching Funds to State Institutes



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                    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


                    20.102       Airport Development Aid Program
                    20.103       Airport Planning Grant Program
                    20.205       Highway Research, Planning, and Construction
                    20.309       Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement - Guarantee of Obligations
                    20.310       Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement - Redeemable Preference
                                 Shares
                    20.506       Urban Mass Transportation Demonstration Grants
                    20.509       Public Transportation for Rural and Small Urban Areas


                            Numbers refer to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Programs,
                          1980 and its two subsequent updates.






































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                B.      DESCRIPTION OF THOSE STATE AND FEDBRAL ACTIONS AND PROGRAMS
                        NECESSARY TO AFFECT WPLEMENTATION OF PROPOSED PROJECIS



                STATE ASSISTANCE


                DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION


                6.00 (b)        Land Preservation and Improvement "r jects including Wetland Preservation and
                                Restoration Ur jects. Unigue rea Preservation Er_ojects. Mgtwgglitan
                                PLq.jects, QNn Space Preservation PLqjects and-Waterways PE-Ojects.

                Required for the proposed Nature Preserve on land east of 1-787 in the Patroon Island Sub-area.

                9.22            Floating ObJect Permit

                Required for the proposed floating pleasure boat dock adjacent to the refurbished comfort station
                in the Coming Preserve.

                13.00           Protection of Natural and Man-Made Beauty Program

                Required for the proposed Nature Preserve on land east of 1-787 in the Patroon Island Sub-area.

                15.00           Urban ForestKy Program

                Required for the proposed Nature Preserve on land east of 1-787 in the Patroon Island Sub-area.

                16.00           Urban WildliLe Program

                Required for. the proposed Nature Preserve on land east of 1-787 in the Patroon Island Sub-area.




                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


                1.00            Acguisition. diMsition. lease. grant of easement and other activities related to
                                the management of land under the jurisdiction of the Dg=ment-


                Required for    the several access projects involving easements, reconfiguration of roads and
                construction of pedestrian bridges and pathways over state highways.

                3.01            Funding 12rograms for con struction/recon struction and reconditioning/ preservation
                                of municipal streets and highways (excluding routine maintenance and minor


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                            rehabilitation).

              Required for the several access projects involving easements, reconfiguration of roads and
              construction of pedestrian bridges and pathways over state highways.

              3.02          Funding programs for develo-pment of the pgrts of Albany. Buffalo. OswVo
                            Ogdensburg and New York.

              Required for development of Albany's port.


              OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES.

              Prior to any development occurring in the water or on the immediate waterfront, OGS should
              be consulted for a determination of the State's interest in underwater or formerly underwater
              lands and for authorization to use and occupy lands.



































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                FEDERAL ASSISTANC


                DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


                10.422         Business and Industrial Loans


                Required for continued development of light commerce in the South End Sub-area and industrial
                expansion in the Patroon Island Sub-area.

                10.424         Industrial DevelMment Grants

                Required for industrial expansion in the Broadway and Erie Blvd. corridors in the Patroon Island
                Sub-area.


                10.429         Above Moderate Income Housin Loans

                Required for the rehabilitation for residential use of the U-Haul Building and other structures
                in the South End Sub-area.


                DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

                14.219         Community Development Block Grants/Small Cities Program

                Required for residential development in the South End Sub-area.

                14.221         Urban Development Action Grants

                Required for continued development in the Central Business District of the Downtown Sub-area
                and for residential development in the South End Sub-area.



















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  0                                 SECTION VII
                    CONSULTATION WITH OTHER AFFECTED AGENCIES


























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                A.     THE CONSULTATION PROCESS


                The City of Albany began its process of consultation with other affected public agencies in June
                of 1985. At that time, the City Planning Office sent out approximately 15 copies of a waterfront
                revitalization study prepared for the City by the Wallace, Roberts and Todd consulting firm of
                Philadelphia. The purpose was to introduce a broad range of local, State and federal agencies
                to Albany's waterfront revitalization program and to encourage their comments on this plan.

                During 1985, the City also held two public hearings on the Draft LWRP in order to provide the
                public with an opportunity to voice their concerns to City officials.

                In early May of 1986, the Planning Office continued this consultation process. It expanded the
                contact list to include a total of 20 local government agencies and municipalities. To each of
                these, the Planning Office sent a well-formatted five-page summary of the City's Draft LWRP
                document.


                B.     REVIEW OF DRAFT LWRP BY STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL AGENCEES


                The Draft LWRP (with Draft EIS) was reviewed and approved by the City's Common Council
                and forwarded to the NYS Department of State (DOS). The DOS then initiated a 60-day review
                of the Draft LWRP/DEIS pursuant to the Waterfront Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland
                Waterways Act and State Environmental Quality Review Act. Copies of the Draft LWRP and
                DEIS were distributed by DOS' to all potentially affected State and Federal agencies, Albany
                County, adjacent waterfront municipalities, and the Capital District Regional Planning
                Commission. Comments received on the Draft LV*1RP/DEIS were reviewed by DOS and the
                City and resultant changes were made to the LWRP, which are detailed in the Final
                Environmental Impact Statement.























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               GENERAL TEXT

               In June of 1984, Albany Mayor Thomas M. Whalen, III established a Waterfront Advisory
               Committee in order to ensure a broad base of community support for revitalization of the City's
               waterfront and to include a variety of City agencies in the waterfront planning process. This
               committee consisted of the following:

                              Thomas Whalen:                Mayor, City of Albany
                              Richard Patrick:              Deputy Commissioner of Parks and Recreation
                              Charles Newland:              Director, Bureau of Economic Development
                              James Waugaman:               City Engineer
                              Karen Crotty:                 Assistant Corporation Counsel
                              Willard Bruce:                Director, City Planning Office
                              Steven Fischer:               President of U     rbach, Kahn and Werlin,
                                                            Accountants
                              Thomas Magliocca:             Representative for a major local cement
                                                            company
                              Dr. Neil Kaye:                Active participant in local waterfront
                                                            recreational activities


               During 1984, this committee met regularly to direct development of the waterfront revitalization
               program and all were involved in the selection of a waterfront consultant. The firm of Wallace,
               Roberts and Todd of Philadelphia was chosen.

               While working with Wallace, Roberts and Todd the City hosted several all-day workshops.
               Some of those who participated with the advisory committee in these workshops were:

                              Peter Rumora:                 Concerned citizen
                              Miriam Trementozzi:           Private Historic Preservation Consultant
                              L. A. Swyer:                  Local developer
                              Keith Arnold:                 Director, Albany County Conventions
                                                                   & Visitors Bureau
                              John Holt-Harris:             Attorney
                              Nancy Kupiec:                 Director, South End Improvement Corporation
                              Kathy Dorgan:                 Director, Capital Hill Improvement Corporation

               The entire committee worked closely with the consultants to produce a plan that would realize
               the needs and potentials of Albany's waterfront.- Meetings with the consultants were well
               covered by the Schenectady Gazette, Knickerbocker News and Times Union newspapers. As
               a result of the enormous public interest in anything concerning the Hudson shoreline, the
               members of the advisory committee heard a great deal of public comment.






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                 Public Hggdn& #1

                 The committee held its first City-wide meeting in the Albany Public Library on the evening of
                 April 4, 1985. After a normal presentation by consultants from Wallace, Roberts and Todd,       the
                 floor was opened to questions and comments.

                 Following is a summary of public comment presented at the hearings:

                         0      In devising a use plan for the waterfront, the City should stress that which will
                                appeal to the greatest number of Albany residents: inexpensive, open and easy
                                recreation.


                         0      The City should be careful not to overdevelop the. waterfront.

                         0      The revitalization plan appears to be elitist and designed primarily for use by the
                                wealthy rather than for the enjoyment of everyone.

                         0      In order to ensure the continued success of the Port, the City should
                                accommodate the needs of the seamen in its plans for the waterfront.

                         0      Protection was urged for a building located at 513 Broadway. It is said to have
                                been constructed in 1795 and once served as the home of Albany Mayor Abraham
                                Yates Jr.


                         0      It is important that joggers and cyclists be considered in the waterfront plan. The
                                existing bike path must be maintained an expanded.

                         0      Support was expressed for construction of a marina and restaurant in the Coming
                                Preserve.


                 Public Hearing #2

                 A second public hearing was held again at the Albany Public Library on the evening of
                 November 13th, 1985. This hearing, like the earlier one, was very well attended. The
                 consultants from Wallace, Roberts and Todd were present to display maps and talk to the public.
                 At this hearing the proposed new waterfront zoning districts were explained by the City Planning
                 Director.


                 Following is a summary of the public comment presented at this hearing:

                         0      Some questions concerned moving the 14,000 ton cruiser USS Albany to a
                                permanent mooring on the Albany waterfront.




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                       0       Clarification was requested on previous statements by the Director of the Bureau
                               of Economic Development concerning the possibility of establishing a
                               transportation museum on the waterfront.

                       0       It was suggested that new buildings should be set back from the river (similar to
                               a front yard set back as required by a zoning ordinance).

                       ï¿½       New construction should be of quality materials.

                       ï¿½       There were questions regarding how the flood zone would effect new
                               construction.


                       ï¿½       There was inquiry concerning whether the State Environmental Quality Review
                               Act is applicable to a waterfront development plan.

                       0       There were some questions regarding how closely the advisory committee had
                               been working with those State agencies whose concerns are related to waterfront
                               development.

                               It was suggested that the City build an amusement park instead of an industrial
                               park on the site of the demolition landfill in the Patroon Island Sub-area,

                       0       Many questions concerned the legitimacy of Albany's need for a 400-seat
                               restaurant in the Coming Preserve as proposed by the consultants.

                       0       A representative of an organization promoting the construction of a path along the
                               entire 300 miles of the Hudson presented his case.

                       0       A number of people representing joggers and cyclists expressed concern that to
                               be sure the existing waterfront bike path would be preserved.

                       0       A representative from the South End neighborhood expressed the hope of having
                               better access to the Hudson.

                       0       In summary, most comments concerned the size of the proposed restaurant an the
                               hope that runners and cyclists would not be forgotten in the waterfront
                               development plan.

               Conclusion

               On several occasions, many local elected officials have pledged their involvement and support
               of the waterfront development plan.




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                The first Empire State Sculling Regatta was held on the Hudson along Albany's waterfront in
                June 1985. This annual event attracts 2,000 rowers and 80,000 spectators over a two-day
                period. It is the largest event on the City's calendar. In September of 1985, a major political
                rally in the Coming Preserve again drew thousands to this area. This testifies to the appeal and
                usefulness of the waterfront area and the willingness of Albany's citizens to visit it and
                participate in events there.

                Many efforts have been made in gaining the support of the public and of a variety of community
                and government agencies. (See Section VII - Consultation with Other Affected Agencies.)
                Copies of the proposed zoning modifications were mailed in advance to the Capitol Hill and
                South End Improvement Corporations (the two such organizations closest to the Hudson) and
                these agencies were well represented at the City's waterfront hearings and workshops.






































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                                    APPENDIX A
  9                          INVENTORY OF PORT LEASES




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          A22andiX A       - Inventory 21 Eg." Leases

          Following is an inventory of tentants presently leasing land
          parcels f rom the Albany Port District Commission.


          Tenant                                                   Size of Parcel
                                                                  _Lln acres)

          Cibro Petroleum Products# Inc.                                30

          World-Wide Volkswagen                                         16

          Schiabo-Hudson Corp.                                          12.1

          Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.                                  11.9

          Seaboard Allied Milling Corp. (Cargill)                       11.7

          Metropolitan Petroleum Co. (Ultramar)                         7.3*

          Albany Asphalt & Aggregates                                   5.4

          National Molasses Co. (Cargill)                               4.7

          Gorman Bros.r Inc.                                            3.2

          Consolidated Fibres, Inc.                                     3.1

          United Brands Co.                                             2.8

          Cargill, Inc.                                                 2.3

          Pacific Molasses Co.                                          2.3

          Ashland Chemical Co.'                                         2.0*

          Barber & Bennett, Inc. (Cargill)                              2.0

          Port Properties, Inc,                                         2.0

          Fort Miller.Co., Inc.                                         1.7

          Becker Wreckage and Salvage Corp.                             1.5

          Alco Equipmertt Inc.                                          1.1

          Albany Port Railroad                                          1.0

          J. Bulan/Muldowney Truck                                      1.0*










         Tenant                                              Size of Parcel



         Columbia Iron and Steel Co.                             1.0

         Capitol Bag and Waste Co.                               0.5

         International Terminal Operating Co., Inc.              0.3

         U.S. Coast Guard                                        0.3





           Rensselaer side of the Hudson; remainder Albany side.





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                                    APPENDIX B
  0                      INIVENTORY OF PUBLICLY-OWNED LANDS









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           ApRendix B          inventory Qj Publicly-Owned Land


           1. Patroon Island Sub-area



          M2 S2.        Location           Owner               Size
                                                               _Lin acres)



             1        Patroon Island       New York State              77


             2        Btw. Erie Blvd.      City of Albany            24.9
                       & 1-787



             3        Btw. Erie Blvd.      New York State              20
                       & 1-787



             4        59-67 Erie Blvd.     City ofAlbany             16.6


             5        35-37 Erie Blvd.     New York State            2.8


             6        27-39 Manor St.      Albany City               2.4
                                           Industrial
                                           Development
                                           Agency


             7        52-56 Colonie 'St.   City of Albany            1.0


             8        9 Manor St.          IDA                       0.9



             9        15 Mill St.          IDA                       0.9


             10       927-939 Broadway     IDA                       0.8


             11       1201 Broadway        City of Albany            0.5
                      (Rear)

                                               Total:              147.8





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          2.            u h - a r P a



                      Location            Owner             Size.




             1       Corning Preserve     New York State           18


             2       365-399*Broadway     New York State           @5
                     (D & H Bldg. Area)


             3       655-679 Broadway     New York State         1.7


             4       Rear of 575          New York State         1.0
                     Broadway


             5       445 Broadway         United States          1.2
                                          of America


             6       599-643 Broadway     City of Albany         1.1


             7       23 Quackenbush St.   City of Albany         1.1


             8       30 Hudson Ave.       City of Albany         0.7


             9       560-596 Broadway     City of Albany         0.5


             10      532-538, 546-554     City of Albany         0.4
                     Broadway


             11      545 Broadway         City of Albany         0.2


             12      527 Broadway         County of Albany       0.1


                                                 Total:            31





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           3. South Lad 5Ub=&La&




                                            Owner             Size
                                                              _Un acres)


                      264-296 So. Pearl     Albany City             5.9
                      St.                   School District


              2       186-198, 200, 202-    Albany Housing          4.4
                      214 Green St.         Authority


              3       230 Green St.         Albany Housing          1.5
                                            Authority


              4       96 Fourth St.         City of Albany          0.7



              5       189-221 Green St.     Albany Housing          0.5
                                            Authority

                                                Total:                13





           4. Pnrt Rnh-Arpa



           SAP- N2.     Location            Owner             Size



              1       Southeastern Port     Albany Port             90.9
                      Area                  District
                                            Commission


              2       Church & So.          County of Albany        31.4
                      Fourth St.


              3       Southwestern   Port   City of Albany          5.8
                      Area - North   bank
                      of the Normans
                      Kill



              4       590-642 So. Pearl     Albany Housing          4.7
                      St.                   Authority

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                5       Btw. 700 & 720 So.      IDA                      2.0
                        Pearl St.



                6       So Pearl St.            New York State           1.7



                7       786-790 Old So.         County of Albany         0.3
                        Pearl St.


                8       South end  of Old       Albany City              0.1
                        So. Pearl   St.         School District

                                                      Total:            136.9




            5. Inventory. 21 Submerged Lands


             Parcel                             Owner                       Size
                                                                                acres)



            a)  All lands within the           New York State                 218
                Waterfront                    Department of
                Revitalization Area            Transportation
                boundary extending
                f r om   the    w e s t,
                shoreline of the
                Hudson River to its
                midpoint


            b)  All lands within the           City of Albany                13.3
                Waterfront
                Revitalization Area
                boundary extending
                f rom   the    n o r t h
                shoreline of the
                Normans Kill to its
                midpoint.

                                                           Total:           231.3












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                                   APPENDIX C


                            SURVEY OF ABANDONED AND
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           Appendix c           Survey 21 Abandoned and Deteriorated
                                 Properties


           1. PATROON ISLAND SUB-AREA



           PROPERTY ADDRESS                                             CONDITION



           Broadway

           744                              Residential                 Fair
           745-747                          Commercial                  Fair
           746                              Residential                 Poor
           748                              Residential                 Good
           750                              Residential                 Good
           752-756                          Vacant(3 lots)              Weeds
           778-784                          Vacant(4 lots)              Weeds
           788-790                          Commercial                  Poor
           789                              Vacant(2 lots)              Weeds
           792-794                          Vacant(2 lots)              Weeds
           796                              Commercial                  Fair
           804                              Residential                 Fair
           810-812                          Commercial                  Fair
           883                              Industrial                  Poor
           904                              Industrial                  Fair
           912-914                          Vacant(3 lots)              Weeds
           916                              Commercial                  Fair
           918                              Vacant(l lot)               Weeds
           980                              Commercial                  Good
           991                              Industrial                  Fair
           1060                             Industrial                  Good
           1064-1074                        Commercial                  Good
           1076                             Commercial                  Fair
           1078                             Commercial                  Fair
           1080                             Commercial                  Fair
           1088                             Residential                 Poor
           1090                             Residential                 Poor
           .1092                            Residential                 Poor
           1094                             Residential                 Poor
           1096                             Residential                 Poor
           1098.                            Residential                 Good
           1100                             Residential                 Good
           1102                             Vacant(I lot)               Weeds
           1106                             Vacant(l lot)               Weeds
           1108-                            Commercial                  Fair
           1122-1124                        Parking(2 lots)             Unimproved
           1126-1130                        Commercial                  Good
           1220-1222                        P a r k i n g ( 2lots)       Unimproved
           1231                             Residential                 Poor
           1232                             Commercial                  Good
           1245                             Residential                 Poor
           1247                             Vacant(l lot)               Rubble
           1267                             Parking(2 lots)             Unimproved


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           (Patroon Island Sub-areap cont.)


           PROPERTY                                             CONDITTON

           (Broadway, cont.)

           1269                         Commercial              Fair
           1280                         Parking(l lot)          Unimproved.
           1315                         Industrial              Poor
           1357                         Vacant(2 1/2 acres)     Weeds


           10 Erie Blvd.                Industrial              Good
           Erie Blvd. opp.,
             Tivoli St.                 Vacant(3 acres)         Weeds
           Erie Blvd. opp.
             Bridge St.                 Vacant(2 1/2 acres)     Weeds

           35 Erie St.                  Residential             Poor
           39 Erie St.                  Residential             Poor

           20 North Ferry St.           Commercial              Fair

           15 Learned-St.               Industrial              Fair
           15 Learned St.               Vacan t(10 lots)        Weeds

           Opp. 27 Main St.             Vacant(3 lots)          Weeds

           3 Thacher St.                Industrial              Fair

           9 Tivoli St.                 Commercial              Good
           71 Tivoli St.                Industrial              Poor




           2. DOWNTOWN SUB-AREA



           PROPERTY                                             CONDITION


           14-16 Beaver St.             Commercial              Fair

           406 Broadway                 Commercial              Fair
           472-478 Broadway             Commercial              Fair
           5'13 Broadway                Commercial              Fair
           516-518 Broadway             Commercial              Fair
           520-522 Broadway             Commercial              Fair
           524 Broadway                 Commercial              Poor
           529 Broadway                 Commercial              Fair
           739 Broadway                 Commercial              Poor



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           (Downtown Sub-area, cont.)


           PROPERTY                                            CONDITION

           39-41 Columbia St.           Commercial             Good
           43-47 Columbia St.           Commercial             Good
           46 Columbia St.              Commercial             Poor
           48 Columbia St.              Commercial             Poor
           50-50 1/2 Columbia  St.      Commercial             Fair
           52-52 1/2 Columbia  St.      Commercial             Fair
           53 Columbia St.-             Parking(l lot)         Unimproved
           54A-56A Columbia St.         Commercial             Good
           54 Columbia St.              Commercial             Good


           44 Division St.              Residential            Poor
           46 Division St.              Residential            Poor
           48-50 Division St.           Residential            Poor
           52 Division St.              Residential            Poor
           54 Division St.              Residential            Poor


           49 Green St.                 Commercial             Fair
           57 Green St.                 Commercial             Poor
           57 1/2 Green St.             Commercial             Poor
           59 Green St.                 Commercial             Poor
           60-62 Green St.              Commercial             Poor
           62 1/2 Green St.             Commercial             Poor

           35-37 Hamilton St.           Commercial             Fair
           39 Hamilton St.              Commercial             Fair

           29 Hudson Ave.               Commercial             Good
           31 Hudson Ave.               Commercial             Fair
           33 Hudson Ave.               Commercial             Fair

           52-54 James St.              Commercial             Good

           63-171 Montgomery St.        Vacant(3 lots)         Weeds
           Corner Mont./Erie Blvd.      Parking(10 lots)       Unimproved

           42 Spencer St.               Commercial             Poor



           3. SOUTH EM SUB-AREA


           PROPERTY                                            CONDTTTQN

           60 Bassett St.               Vacant(l lot)          Weeds
           64 Bassett St.               Residential            Fair
           66 Bassett St.               Residential            Fair
           75-83 Bassett St.            Vacant(4 lots)         Weeds
           50 Bassett St. &
             57 Plum St.                Vacant(2 lots)         Weeds








           (South End Sub-area, cont.)


           PROPERTY                                              CONDTTION
           40 Broadway                   Vacant(20 lots)         Weeds
           60-74 Broadway                Industrial              Good
           59-125 Broadway               Vacant(30 lots)         Weeds

           So. Ferry                     Parking(4 lots)         Unimproved
           60 Fourth St.                 Industrial              Good
           71-77 Fourth St.              Parking(4 lots)         Unimproved
           74-78 Fourth St.              Parking(2 lots)         Unimproved
           175-185 Franklin  St.         Vacant(3 lots)          Weeds


           South Pearl Street
           133-135                       Commercial              Good
           137-139                       Vacant(2 lots)          Weeds
           147                           Commercial              Good
           149                           Commercial              Good
           151                           CommE.rcial             Good
           157-163                       Parking(2 lots)         Good
           165                           Commercial              Fair
           205                           Commercial              Good
           207-211                       Vacant(3 lots)          Good
           215                           Commercial              Good
           217                           Commercial              Good
           221                           Vacant(l lot)           Weeds
           231-235                       Parking(4 lots)         Unimproved
           245-249                       Vacant(3 lots)          Weeds
           261                           Vacant(l lot)           Rubble
           263                           Commercial              Fair
           269-273                       Vacant(2 lots)          Grass
           285-287                       Vacant(2 lots)          Weeds
           289                           Commercial              Fair
           291-293                       Commercial              Good
           295-305                       Vacant(7 lots)          Grass
           298                           Residential             Good
           300                           Residential             Good
           302-304                       Storage(2 lots)         Fenced
           306                           Commercial              Fair
           308                           Commercial              Fair
           310-318                       Vacant(4 lots)          Weeds
           324                           Commercial              Fair
           326-332                       Vacant(4 lots)          Weeds/Rubble
           329                           Commercial              Fair
           331                           Parking(l lot)          Unimproved


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           (South End Sub-atear cont.)



           PROPERTY                                             CONDTTION


           (So. Pearl St., cont.)

           335-345                      Vacant(3 lots)          Grass
           338                          Commercial              Fair
           347-349                      Comm/Residential        Fair
           351                          Vacant(l lot)           Weeds
           359-361                      Commercial              Fair
           373                          Commercial              Poor
           375                          Commercial              Poor
           377                          Commercial              Poor
           379                          Vacant(l lot)           Grass
           392-408                      Storage(10 lots)        Fenced
           410-416                      Storage(4 lots)         Fenced
           417                          Commercial              Fair
           419                          Commercial              Fair




           4. PORT SUB-ARE



           PROPERTY                                             CONDTTT=

           Church St.    Broadway       Vacant(l 1/2 acres)     Wooded
           Church St.    Mobile         Industrial              Good
             Property'

           429 So.  Pearl St.           Comm/Residential        Fair
           441 So.  Pearl St.           Comm/Residential        Fair
           443 So.  Pearl St.           Comm/Residential        Fair
           463 So.  Pearl St.           Comm/Residential        Fair
           475-477  So. Pearl St.       Comm/Residential        Fair
           523 So.  Pearl St.           Commercial              Fair
           529 So.  Pearl St.           Parking(l lot)          Unimproved
           720 So.  Pearl St.           Vacant(4 acres)         Weeds
           734 So.  Pearl St.           Vacant(1/2 acres)       Weeds
           850 So.  Pearl St.           Storage(5 1/2 acres)    Fenced










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                                     APPENDIX D
  0                  NORMANS KILL SIGNIFICANT FISH AND WIULDLIFE
                                HABITAT INFORMATION


























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                               COASTAL FISH & WILDLIFE HABITAT RATING FORM



             Name of Area: Norman Kill

             Designated: November 15, 1987

             County:       Albany

             Town(s):      Albany, Bethlehem

             7%' Quadrangle(s): Albany, NY; Delmar, NY


             Score    Criterion

             16       Ecosystem Rarity (ER)
                           One of the major freshwater tributaries of the upper Hudson River,
                           which is relatively undisturbed and.accesible to anadromous fishes.



               0      Species Vulnerability (SV)
                           No endangered, threatened or special concern spedes reside in the
                           area.




               4      Human Use (HU)
                           Recreational fishing opportunities attract many Albany County
                           anglers to the area.



               6      Population Level. (PL)
                           One of only 10 significant spawning streams for anadromous fishes
                           in the upper Hudson River: geometric mean; (49)"      6.



               1.2    Replaceability (R)
                           Irreplaceable







              SIGNIFICANCE VALUE = U ER + SV + HU + PL      X RI

                                  = 31










                           SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITATS PROGRAM
                              A PART OF THE NEW YORK COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM




              BACKGROUND

              New York State's Coastal Management Program (CMP) includes a total of 44 policies
              which are applicable to development and use proposals within or affecting the
              State's coastal area. Any activity that is subject to review under Federal or
              State laws, or under applicable local laws contained in an approved local
              waterfront revitalization program will be judged for its consistency with these
              policies.
              Once a determination is made @that the proposed action is subject to consistency
              review, a specific policy aimed at the protection of fish and wildlife resources
              of statewide significance applies. The specific policy statement is as follows:
              "Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats will be protected, preserved,
              and, where practical, restored so as to maintain their viability as habitats."
              The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) evaluates the
              significance    of  coastal   fish   and   wildlife   habitats,   and   following    d
              recommendation from the DEC, the Department of State designates and maps specific
              areas. Al though desi gnated habi tat areas are del i neated on the coastal area map,
              the applicability of this policy does not depend on the specific location of the
              habitat, but on the determination that the proposed action is subject to
              consistency review.

              Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats are evaluated, designated and
              mapped under the authority of the Coastal Management Program's enabling
              legislation, the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act (Executive
              Law of New York, Afticle 42). These designations are subsequently incorporated
              in the Coastal Management Program under authority provided by the Federal Coastal
              Zone Management Act.

              This narrative, along with its accompanying map, constitutes a record of the
              basis for this significant coastal fish and wildlife habitat's designation and
              provides specific information regarding the fish and wildlife resources that
              depend on this area.       General information is also provided to assist in
              evaluating impacts of proposed activities on parameters which are essential to
              the habitat's values.     This information is to be used in conjunction with the
              habitat impairment test found in the impact assessment section to determine
              whether the proposed activities are consistent with the significant coastal
              habitats policy.










             DESIGNATED HABITAT: NORMANS KILL




             LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF HABITAT:

             The Normans Kill is located on the west side of the Hudson River, on the boundary
             between the City of Albany and the Town of Bethlehem, Albany County (7.5'
             Quadrangles: Albany, N.Y.; and Delmar, N.Y.). The fish and wildlife habitat
             is an approximate two mile segment of this freshwater tributary, extending from
             its mouth on the Hudson River to a falls which is located just downstream from
             the New York State Thruway (Interstate Route 87) bridge. The habitat boundary
             (and the coastal boundary from the falls to the Route 9W bridge) follows the
             bank tops along the Kill.     The Normans Kill is a relatively large, medium
             gradient, perennial, warmwater stream, with a drainage area of over 170 square
             miles, and an average annual discharge volume of approximately 150 cubic feet
             per second. Municipal water withdrawals upstream reduce flows year-round by more
             than 7 cubic feet per second. The first mile of stream below the falls flows
             through a steep-sided wooded gorge, and is relatively shallow, with a gravelly
             substrate. The lower mile of the creek (referred to as "Island Creek") is within
             the tidal range of the Hudson River, and is relatively deep, with a silt and clay
             substrate. At least part of this segment appears to have been channelized in
             the past, in conjunction with nearby commercial and industrial developments.
             Despite its proximity to the Port of Albany, the Normans Kill and its associated
             riparian zone remain in a relatively natural condition.   Habitat disturbance in
             the area is generally limited to the presence of road and railroad crossings,
             litter, and discharges of stormwater rinoff from paved areas.

             FISH AND WILDLIFE VALUES:

             The Normans Kill is the largest tributary stream in Albany County, and is one
             of about 4 major tributaries emptying into the northern portion of the Hudson
             River estuary. The considerable length of stream channel accessible to migratory
             fishes, and the lack of significant human disturbance in the upper portion of
             the creek, provide favorable habitat conditions for a variety of anadromous as
             well as resident freshwater fish species.     The Normans Kill is an important
             spawning area for alewife, blueback herri,ng, and white perch; it is one of only
             10 significant spawning streams for these anadromous fishes in the upper Hudson
             River. Generally, these species enter the stream between April and June; the
             adults leave the area shortly after spawning, and within several weeks, the eggs
             have hatched, and larval fish begin moving downstream to nursery areas in the
             Hudson River. A substantial population of smallmouth bass also occurs in the
             Normans Kill throughout the year.    Adults move into the upper section of the
             creek in May and early June to spawn, and return to deeper areas as water
             temperatures rise. Freshwater inflows from the Normans Kill are also important
             for maintaining water quality in the Hudson River estuary.

             The abundant fisheries resources of the Normans Kill provide significant
             opportunities for recreational fishing.     Although no developed public access
             facilities exist, the area is popular among Albany County anglers, especially
             for smallmouth bass fishing during the summer months.        Fishing pressure is
             concentrated on the lower section of the creek, near road crossings.










             IMPACT ASSESSMENT:

             A habitat impairment test must be met for any activity that is subject to
             consistency review under Federal and State laws, or under applicable local laws
             contained in an approved local waterfront revitalization program.         If the
             proposed action is subject to consistency review, then the habitat protection
             policy applies, whether the proposed action is to occur within or outside the
             designated area.

             The specific habitat impairment test that must be met is as follows.

                   In order to protect and preserve a significant habitat, land and
                   water uses or development shall not be undertaken if such actions
                   would:

                      destroy the habitat; or,

                      significantly impair the viability of a habitat.


             Habitat destruction is defined as the loss of fish or wildlife use through
             direct physical alteration, disturbance, or pollution of a designated area or
             through the indirect effects of these actions on a designated area.       Habitat
             destruction may be indicated by changes in vegetation, substrate. or hydrology,
             or increases in runoff, erosion, sedimentation, or pollutants.

             Significant impairment is defined as reduction in vital resources (e.g., food,
             shelter, living space) or change in environmental conditions (e.g., temperature,
             substrate, salinity) beyond the tolerance range of an organism. Indicators of
             a significantly impaired habitat focus on ecological alterations and may include
             but are not limited to reduced carrying capacity, changes in community structure
             (food chain relationships, species diversity), reduced productivity and/or
             increased incidence of disease and mortality.

             The tolerance range of an organism is not defined as the physiological range of
             condi ti ons beyond whi ch a speci es wi 11 not survi ve at al 1 , but as the ecol ogi cal
             range of conditions that supports the species population or has the potential
             to support a restored population, where practical.          Either the loss of
             individuals through an increase in emigration or an increase in death rate
             indicates that the tolerance range of an organism has been exceeded. An abrupt
             increase in death rate may occur as an environmental factor falls beyond a
             tolerance limit (a range has both upper and lower limits). Many environmental
             factors, however, do not have a sharply defined tolerance limit, but produce
             increasing emigration or death rates with increasing departure from conditions
             that are optimal for the species.


             The range of parameters which should be considered in appplying the habitat
             impairment test include but are not limited to the following:

              1.   physical parameters such as living space, circulation, flushing rates,
                   tidal amplitude, turbidity, water temperature, depth (including loss of
                   littoral zone), morphology, substrate type, vegetation, structure,
                   erosion and sedimentation rates;









              2.   biological parameters such as community structure, food chain
                   relationships, species diversity, predator/prey relationships,
                   population size, mortality rates, reproductive rates, meristic features,
                   behavioral patterns and migratory patterns; and,
              3.   chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, acidity,
                   dissolved solids, nutrients, organics, salinity, and pollutants (heavy
                   metals, toxics and hazardous materials).

              Although not comprehensive, examples of generic activities and impacts which
              could destroy or significantly impair the habitat are listed below to assist in
              applying the habitat impairment test to a proposed activity.

              Any activity that would substantially degrade water quality, increase turbidity
              or sedimentation, reduce flows, or increase water temperatures in the Normans
              Kill would result in significant impairment of the habitat.      Discharges of
              sewage or stormwater runoff containing sediments or chemical          pollutants
              (including fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides) Could result in significant
              impairment of the habitat. Of particular concern are the potential effects of
              upstream disturbances, including water withdrawals, impoundments, stream bed
              disturbances, and effluent discharges.    Barriers to fish migration, whether
              physical or chemical, would have a significant impact on fish populations in
              this Creek, as well as in the Hudson River. Habitat disturbances would be most
              detrimental during fish spawning and incubation periods.     Existing woodlands
              bordering the Normans Kill and its tributaries should be maintained to provide
              bank cover, soil stabilization, and buffer areas. Development of appropriate
              public access to the area may be desirable to ensure that adequate opportunities
              for compatib le human uses of the fisheries resources are available.

              KNOWLEDGEABLE CONTACTS:


              Tom Hart
              N.Y.S. Department of State
              Division of Coastal Resources &
               Waterfront Revitalization
              162 Washington Avenue
              Albany, NY 12231
              Phone: (518) 474-6000

              Russell Fieldhouse, Fisheries Manager
              or Richard Popp, Environmental Protection Biologist
              NYSDEC - Region 4
              Route 10, Jefferson Road
              Stamford, NY 12167
              Phone: (607)652-7364

              NYSDEC Information Services
              700 Troy-Schenectady Road
              Latham, NY 12110
              Phone: (518)783-3932














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                  WATERFRONT ZONING CLASSMCATIONS SCHEDULE

























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                                      PROPOSEC WATERFRONT ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS - PERMITTED USES
       District                      Principal                             Accessory                              Special



   WF-1                   Row houses for one or two family        Parking lots                          Commercial uses occupying more
                          occupancy                                                                     than 2,500 square feet of floor
   Waterfront             Elevator apartments                     Private or public parking qarages     area
   Residential/           Art or craft studios                    Home occupations                      Primarily commercial mixed-use
     Commercial           Parks                                   The following commercial uses,        projects
                          Playgrounds                             when part of a prirm.rily residen-    Day care centers
                                                                  tial mixed-use project:               Drive-in banks
                                                                    Banks                               Drive-in restaurants
                                                                    Offices
                                                                    Personal service outlets
                                                                    Restaurants
                                                                    Retail stores, except the
                                                                    following:
                                                                       Department stores
                                                                       Drive-in restaurants
                                                                       Furniture stores
                                                                      .Lumber or building supply
                                                                        dealers
                                                                       Marine supply dealers
                                                                       New or used automobile
                                                                        dealers
                                                                    Taverns
                                                                    Theaters
                                                                  Principal permitted uses, when
                                                                  part of a primarily commercial
                                                                  mi xed-use project
                                                                 .Docks or boat launches
                                                                  Indoor or outdoor recreational
                                                                  facilities
                                                                  Other uses customarily accessory
                                                                  to principal permitted-uses



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                                      pgnpnSFD WATFRFROUT ZONING CLAS51FICATIONS - PERMITTED USES
       District                       Principal                              Accessory                               Special


   WF-2                    Parks                                   Parking lots                           Restaurants
                          .Playgrounds                             Structures necessary for the           Commercial uses incidental to
   Waterf ront.            Outdoor recreational facilities         administration, maintenance,   or      the operation of principal
   Recreation              Band shells                             operation of principal permitted       permitted uses
                          .Outdoor theaters (not including         uses (not including commercial
                           drive-in theaters)                      uses)
                           Docks or boat launcEes                  Other uses customarily accessory
                          .Marinas                                 to principal permitted uses
                           Aquariums
                          .Zoos
                          .Botanical gardens
                          .Natural preserves
                          .Wildlife refuges











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   Conservition            Parks                                   Parking lots                          Cemeteries
                           Pla   rounds                            Structures necessary for the          Cultural or educational facilitl
                          :PubVc Outdoor recreational              administration, maintenance, or       Commercial uses incidental to
                           facilities                              operation of principal permitted      the operation of principal
                          .Band shells                             uses (not including commercial        permitted uses
                          .Outdoor theaters (not including         uses)
                           drive-in theaters)
                          .Natural preserves
                          .Wild)ife refuges












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                                    Area    Area/DU    Width     Depth      Feet     Stories Front        one (Si   Both      Rear

 F-1      Row houses                2000      1000       20       100        35        2.5                                     25        60%

          Elevator apartments      20,000      800       100      200        85         8        20        15        41)       25        40%
          (or primarily residen-@
           tial mixed-use
           projects)

          All other uses            5,000      800        50      100        45         3                                      25        60%


 F-2      All uses                                                           30         2


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                              PROPOSED WATERFRONT ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS

                                        Additional Regulations




                District

                WF-1             . No commercial use may occupy more than 2,500
                                  square feet of floor area.

                                 .Required parking must be provided within 250
                                  feet of each use.

                                 .Adjustments to the required minimum lot area
                                  shc,uld be made if required parking spaces are
                                  provided within a principal structure on a lot.


                WF-2              None


                LC                No structure   parking lot, or special use
                                  shall be located within 50 feet of any re-
                                  sidential district boundary line.






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                                                        ARTICLE XIII


                                      WATERFRONT CONSISTENCY REVIEW LAW


                                                          DIVISION 1


                                                  GENERAL PROVISIONS


                Section 27-161                Title


                       This ordinance will be known as the City of Albany Waterfront Consistency Review
                       Law.


                Section 27-162                Authority and Purpose:

                       1.      This ordinance is adopted under the authority of the Municipal Home Rule Law
                               and the Waterfront Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland Waterways Act of
                               the State of New York (Article 42 of the Executive Law).

                       2.      The purpose of this ordinance is to provide a framework for agencies of the City
                               of Albany to consider the policies and purposes contained in the Local Waterfront
                               Revitalization Program when reviewing applications for actions or direct agency
                               actions located in the coastal area; and to assure that such actions and direct
                               actions are consistent with the said policies and purposes.

                       3.      It is the intention of the City of Albany that the preservation, enhancement, and
                               utilization of the natural and manmade resources of the unique coastal area of the
                               City take place in a coordinated and comprehensive manner to ensure a proper
                               balance between natural resources and the need to accommodate population
                               growth and economic development., Accordingly, this local law is intended to
                               achieve such a balance, permitting the beneficial use of coastal resources while
                               preventing: loss of living coastal resources; diminution of open space areas or
                               public accesses to the waterfront; erosion of shoreline; impairment of scenic
                               beauty; losses due to flooding, erosion and sedimentation; or permanent adverse
                               changes to ecological systems.

                       4.      The substantive provisions of this ordinance shall only apply while there is in
                               existence a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program which has been adopted in
                               accordance with Article 42 of the Executive Law of the State of New York.









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                 Section 27-163.                Definitions:


                         1.      "Actions" mean either Type I or unlisted actions as defined in SEQRA regulations
                                  6 N. Y. C. R. R. 617.2) which are undertaken by an agency and which include:

                                 (a)    projects or physical activities, such as construction or other activities that
                                        may affect the environment by changing the use, appearance or condition
                                        of any natural resource or structure, that:

                                        (i)     are directly undertaken by an agency; or
                                        (ii)    involve funding by an agency; or
                                        (iii)   require one or more new or modified approvals from an agency or
                                                agencies;

                                 (b)    agency planning and policy making activities that may affect the
                                        environment and commit the agency to a definite course of future
                                        decisions


                                 (c)    adoption of agency rules, regulations and procedures, including local laws,
                                        codes, ordinances, executive orders and resolutions that may affect the
                                        environment; and

                                 (d)    any combinations of the above.

                         2.      "Agency" means any board, agency, department, office, other body, or any
                                 officer of the City of Albany.

                         3.      "Coastal area" means that portion of New York State coastal waters and adjacent
                                 shorelands as defined in Article 42 of the Executive Law which is located within
                                 boundaries of the City of Albany, as shown on the Coastal Area Map on file in
                                 the Office of the Secretary of State and as delineated in the City of Albany Local
                                 Waterfront Revitalization Program.

                         4.      "Coastal Assessment Form (CAF)" means the form contained in Appendix A,
                                 used by an agency  to assist it in determining the consistency of an action with the
                                 Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.

                         5.      "Consistent" means that the action will fully comply with the LWRP policy
                                 standards and conditions and, whenever practicable, win advance one or more of
                                 them.


                         6.      "Direct Actions" mean actions planned and proposed for implementation by an
                                 agency, such as, but not limited to, a capital project, rule making, procedure
                                 making and policy making.


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                        7.      "Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP)" means the Local Waterfront
                                Revitalization Program of the City of Albany, approved by the Secretary of State
                                pursuant to the Waterfront Revitalization of Coastal Areas and Inland Waterways
                                Act (Executive Law, Article 42), a copy of which is on file in the Office of the
                                Clerk of the City of Albany.

                Section 27-164.         Review of Actions:


                        1.      With the exception of actions of the City Historic Resources Commission and the
                                issuance of sign permits by the Buildings Department, which shall be exempt
                                from the provisions of this ordinance, whenevera proposed action is located in
                                the City's Waterfront Revitalization Area, an agency shall, prior to approving,
                                funding or undertaking the action, make a determination that it is consistent with
                                the LWRP policy standards and conditions set forth in Paragraph 7 herein.

                        2.      Whenever a agency receives an application for approval or funding of an action
                                .or as early as possible in the agency's formulation of a direct action to be located
                                in the Waterfront Revitalization Area, the applicant, or in the case of a direct
                                action, the agency, shall prepare a Coastal Assessment Form (CAF) to assist the
                                consistency of the proposed action.

                        3.      The agency shall refer a copy of the completed CAF to the City Director of
                                Planning within ten (10) days of its submission and prior to making its
                                determination, shall consider the recommendation of the Director of Planning
                                with reference to the consistency of the proposed action.

                        4.      After referral from an agency, the Director of Planning shall consider whether the
                                proposed action is consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions set
                                forth in Paragraph 7 herein. The Director of Planning shall require the applicant
                                to submit all completed applications, CAFs and any other information deemed to
                                be necessary to its consistency recommendations.

                        5.      The Director of Planning shall render its written recommendation to the agency
                                within thirty (30) days following referral of the CAF from the agency, unless
                                extended by mutual agreement of the Director of Planning and the applicant or
                                in the case of direct action, the agency. The recommendation shall indicate
                                whether, in the opinion of the Director of Planning, the proposed action is
                                consistent with or inconsistent with one or more of the LWRP policy standards
                                or conditions and shall elaborate in writing the basis for its opinion. The Director
                                of Planning shall, along with its consistency recommendation, make any
                                suggestions to the agency concerning modification of the proposed action to make
                                it consistent with LWRP policy standards and conditions or to greater advance
                                them.




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                               In the event that the Director of Planning's recommendation is not forthcoming
                               within the specified time, the referring agency shall make its decision without the
                               benefit of the Director of Planning's recommendation.

                        6.     The agency shall make the determination of consistency based on the CAF, the
                               Director of Planning's recommendation and such other information as is deemed
                               to be necessary in its determination. The agency shall issue its determination
                               within seven (7) days of the date of receipt of the Director of Planning's
                               recommendation.       The agency shall have the authority, in its finding of
                               consistency, to impose practicable and reasonable conditions on an action to
                               ensure that it is carried out in accordarce with this Chapter.

                       7.      Actions to be undertaken within the Waterfront Revitalization Area shall be
                               evaluated for consistency in accordance with the following LWRP policy
                               standards and conditions, which are derived from and further explained and
                               described in Section III of the City of Albany LVrRP, a copy of which is on file
                               in the City Clerk's office and available for inspection during normal business
                               hours. In the case of direct actions, the agency shall also consult with Section IV
                               of the LWRP in making their consistency determination. The action shall be
                               consistent with the policy to:

                               (a)     Revitalize deteriorated and underutilized waterfront areas
                                       (Policies 1, IA, IB, 1C).

                               (b)     Retain and promote water-dependent uses (Policy 2).

                               (c)     Further develop the Port of Albany (Policies 3, 3A).

                               (d)     Ensure that development occurs where adequate public
                                       infrastructure is available to reduce health and pollution
                                       hazards (Policy 5).

                               (e)     Protect significant and locally important fish and wildlife
                                       habitats from human disruption and chemical contamination
                                       (Policies 7, 7A, 8).

                               (f)     Maintain and expand commercial fishing facilities to
                                       promote commercial and recreational fishing opportunities.
                                       (Policy 9).

                               (g)     Minimize flooding and erosion hazards through non-
                                       structural means, carefully-selected long-term structural
                                       measures and appropriate siting of structures (Policies 13,
                                       14, 16, 17, and 28).


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                                (h)     Safeguard economic, social and environmental interests in
                                        the coastal area when major actions are undertaken (Policy
                                        18).

                                (i)     Maintain and improve public access to the shoreline
                                        and to water-related recreational facilities while
                                        protecting the environment (Policies 2, 19, 20, 21,
                                        and 22).

                                        Protect and restore historic and archeological resources
                                        (Policy 23).

                                (k)     Protect and upgrade scenic resources (Policy 25).

                                (1)     Site and construct energy facilities in a manner which will
                                        be compatible with the environment and contingent upon
                                        the need -for a waterfront or water location (Policies 19, 27
                                        and 40).

                                (in)    Undertake ice management practices in a manner which
                                        does not damage significant fish and wildlife or their
                                        habitats, cause erosion or flooding or interfere with
                                        hydroelectric generation (Policy 28).

                                (n)     Perform dredging and dredge spoil in a manner
                                        protective of natural resources (Policies 15, 35).

                                (o)     Handle and dispose of solid and hazardous wastes and
                                        effluent in a manner which will not adversely affect the
                                        environment nor expand existing landfills (Policy 39).

                                (p)     Protect air quality (Policies 41, 42, 43).


                        8.      If the agency determines that the action would not be consistent with one or more
                                of the LWRP policy standards and conditions, such action shall not be undertaken
                                unless the agency makes a written finding with respect to the proposed action
                                that:


                                (a)     No reasonable alternatives exist which would permit the
                                        action to be undertaken in a manner which will not
                                        substantially hinder the achievement of such LWRP policy
                                        standards and conditions;



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                                (b)     the action would be undertaken in a manner which will
                                        minimize all adverse effects on such LWRP policy
                                        standards and conditions;

                                (c)     the action will advance one or more of the other LWRP
                                        policy standards and conditions; and

                                (d)     the action will result in an. over-riding City, regional or
                                        state-wide public benefit.

                                        Such a finding shall constitute a determination that the action     is
                                        consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions.

                        9.      Each agency shall maintain a file for each action made the subject of a
                                consistency determination, including any recommendations received from the
                                Director of Planning. Such files shall be made available for public inspection
                                upon request.

                Section 27-165.         Enforcement:


                        The Commissioner of Buildings of the City of Albany shall be responsible for enforcing
                        this Chapter. No work or activity on a project in the Waterfront Revitalization Area
                        which is subject to review under this Chapter shall be commenced or undertaken until
                        the Building Commissioner or his designee has been presented with a written
                        determination from an agency that the action is consistent with the City's LWRP policy
                        standards and conditions. No further work or activity shall be undertaken on the project
                        so long as a stop work order is in effect.

                Section 2.      Severability:

                        The provisions of this ordinance are severable. If any provision of this local law is
                        found invalid, such finding shall not affect the validity of this local law as a whole or any
                        part or provision hereof other than the provisionso found to be invalid.

                Section 3.      Effective Date:


                        This local law shall take effect immediately upon final passage.








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                                    CITY OF ALBANY
                               COASTAL ASSESSMkNT FOR14


          INSTRUCTIONS: This application must be completed in full, either
          typed or printed clearly, and filed with the Planning Office, City
          Hall, 4th Floor, by the revi.ewing agency or applicant.

          The purpose of the Coastal Assessment Form is to insure         that
          actions taken directly or indirectly by government agencies in the
          City's designated coastal areas are consistent with the policies
          and purposes outlined in Albanyfs Local Waterfront Revitalization
          Program (LWRP)

          Upon receipt of the Coastal Assessment form and attachments, the
          Director of Planning will review the proposed action based on the
          waterfront policies set forth in the approved Local Waterfront
          Revitalization Program, to determine the consistency of the
          proposed action.

          within 30 days, the Director of Planning shall respond and indicate
          whether the proposed action is consistent or inconsistent with the
          policies of the LWRP. The Director may also recommend modifications
          or alternatives that would eliminate or diminish any features of
          the proposed action deemed to be inconsistent with the LWRP
          policies. However, the final consistency determination is to be
          made' by the agency completing this form, in accordance with section
          27-164 of the Waterfront Consistency Review Law.

          If you have any questions about the application, please feel free
          to contact the Planning Office at 434-5190.

          SECTION I


          APPLICANT:                                         TEL:


          ADDRESS:

          APPLICANT'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY (OWNER/TENANT/OTHER SPECIFY):




          LOCATION OF PROPERTY:


          ZONING DISTRICT:


          SIZE OF PROPERTY:


          EXISTING USE:


          PROPOSED ACTION:









           TYPE OF AGENCY ACTION:

           a) Directly undertaken (e.g. capital construction, planning
              activity, land transaction) :

           b) Financial Assistance (e.g. grant, loan, subsidy):

           c) Permit, site plan or variance approval:

           d) Agency undertaking action:

           e) Agency contact person & tel. no.:



           SECTION II                                            PLER E CIRCLE


           1. Will the proposed action have an adverse effect upon:

           a) the Normanskill Fish & Wildlife Habitat?               yes    no
           b) the scenic quality of the coastal environment?         yes    no
           c) the development of water dependent uses?               yes    no
           d) the operation of the Port of Albany?                   yes    no
           e) the stability of the shoreline?                        yes    no
           i) the quality of surface or groundwater?                 yes    no
           g) existing or proposed public recreation  areas?         yes    no
           h) structures, sites, or districts of historic,
              archeological or cultural significance to the   City,
              State or nation?                                       yes    no
           i) public access to the waterfront and waterways?         yes    no


           2. Will the proposed action involve or result in   any of
              the following?

           a) Physical alteration of the shoreline, underwater
              .land or coastal waters?                               yes    no
           b) Mining, excavation, filling or dredging adjacent   to
              or in coastal waters?
           c) Sale or change of use of publicly-owned lands          yes    no
              located in the LWRP?
           d) Development within a designated flood or erosion
              hazard area?                                           yes    no
           e) Discharge of solid waste, toxic or other hazardous
              substances into coastal waters?                        yes    no
           f) Transport, storage or disposal of solid wastes,
              hazardous substances or petroleum products?            yes    no


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                                   APPENDEK G


                       GUIDELMFS FOR COORDINATING REVIEWS
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                                    NEW YORK STATE DEPARTNIENT. OF STATE
                                         COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM


                              Guidelines for Notification and Review of State Agency Actions
                              Where Local Waterfront Revitalization Programs are in Effect


                      PURPOSES OF GUIDELPM

                      A.      The Waterfront Revitalization of C     oastal Areas and biland Waterways Act
                              (Article 42 of the Executive Law) and the Department of State's regulations (19
                              NYCRR Part 600) require certain state agency actions identified by the Secretary
                              of State to be consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the policies and
                              purposes of approved Local Waterfront Revitaliza-tion Programs (LWRPs).
                              These guidelines are intended to assist state agencies in meeting that statutory
                              consistency obligation.

                      B.      The Act also requires that state agencies  provide timely notice to the situs local
                              government whenever an identified action will occur within an area covered by
                              an approved LWRP. These guidelines describe a process for complying with this
                              notification requirement.      They also provide procedures to assist local
                              governments in carrying out their review responsibilities in a timely manner.

                      C.      The Secretary of State is required by the Act to confer with state agencies and
                              local governments when notified by a local government that a proposed state
                              agency action may conflict with the policies and purposes of its approved LWRP.
                              These guidelines establish a procedure for resolving such conflicts.


                      DEFENITIONS


                      A.      Action means:

                              1.      A "Type 1" or "Unlisted" action as defined by the State Environmental
                                      Quality Review Act (SEQRA);

                              2.      Occurring within the boundaries of an approved LWRP; and

                              3.      Being taken pursuant to a state agency program or activity which has been
                                      identified by the Secretary of State as likely to affect the policies and
                                      purposes of the LWRP.

                      B.      Consistent to the maximum extent practicable means that an action will not
                              substantially hinder the achievement of any of the policies and purposes'of an
                              approved LV@RP and, whenever practicable, will advance one or more of such










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                             policies. If an action will substantially hinder any of the policies or purposes of
                             an approved LWRP, then the action must be one:

                             I .    For which no reasonable alternatives exist that would avoid or overcome
                                    any substantial hindrance;

                             2.     That will minimize all adverse effects on the policies or purposes of the
                                    LWRP to the maximum extent practicable; and

                             3.     That  will result in an overriding regional or statewide public benefit.

                     C.      Local Waterfront Revitalization Progm or LWRP means a program prepared
                             and adopted by a local government and approved by the Secretary of State
                             pursuant to Executive Law, Article 42; which program contains policies on the
                             management of land, water and man-made resources, proposed land uses and
                             specific projects that are essential to program implementation.


             M. NOTMCATION PROCEDURE


                     A.      When a state agency is considering an action as described in H above, the state
                             agency shall notify the affected local government.

                     B.      Notification of a proposed action by a state agency:

                             I .    Shall fully describe the nature and location of the action;

                             2.     Shall be accomplished by use of either the State Clearinghouse, other
                                    existing state agency notification procedures, or through an alternative
                                    procedure agreed upon by the state agency and local government;

                             3.     Should be provided to the local official identified in the LWRP of the situs
                                    local government as early in the planning stages of the action as possible,
                                    but in any event at least 30 days prior to the agency's decision on the
                                    action. (Tbe timely filing of a copy of a completed Coastal Assessment
                                    Form with the local LVW official should be considered adequate
                                    notification of a proposed action.)

                     C.      If the proposed action will require the preparation of a draft environ-mental
                             impact statement, the filing of this draft document with the chief executive officer
                             can serve as the state agency's notification to the situs local government.










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             IV. LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW PROCEDURE

                     A.      Upon receipt of notification from a state agency, the situs local govern-ment will
                             be responsible for evaluating a proposed action against the policies and purposes
                             of its approved LWRP. Upon request of the local official identified in the
                             LWRP, the state agency should promptly provide the situs local government with
                             whatever additional information is available which will assist the situs local
                             government to evaluate the proposed action.

                     B.      If the situs local government cannot identify any conflicts between the proposed
                             action and the applicable policies and purposes of its approved LWRP, it should
                             inform the state agency in writing of its finding. Upon receipt of the local
                             government's finding, the state agency may proceed with its consideration of the
                             proposed action in accordance with 19 NYCRR Part 600.

                     C.      If the situs local government does not notify the state agency in writing of its
                             finding within the established review period, the state agency may then presume
                             that the proposed action does not conflict with the policies and purposes of the
                             municipality's approved LWRP.

                     D.      If the situs local government notifies the state agency in writing that the proposed
                             action does conflict with the policies and/or purposes of its approved LWRP, the
                             state agency shall not proceed with its consi-deration of, or decision on, the
                             proposed action as long as the Resolution of Conflicts procedure established in
                             V below shall apply. The local government shall forward a copy of the identified
                             conflicts to the Secretary of State at the time when the state agency is notified.
                             In notifying the state agency, the local government shall identify the specific
                             policies and purposes of the LNVRP with which the proposed action conflicts.


             V.      RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS

                     A.      The following procedure applies whenever a local government has notified the
                             Secretary of State and state agency that a proposed action conflicts with the
                             policies and purposes of its approved LNVRP:

                             1.     Upon receipt of notification from a local government that a proposed
                                    action conflicts with its approved L)NRP, the state agency should contact
                                    the local LVW official to discuss the content of the identified conflicts
                                    and the means for resolving them. A meeting of state agency and local
                                    government repre-sentatives may be necessary to discuss and resolve the
                                    identified conflicts. This discussion should take place within 30 days of
                                    the receipt of a conflict notification from the local government.









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                              2.      If the discussion between the situs local government and the state agency
                                      results in the resolution of the identified conflicts, then, within seven days
                                      of the discussion, the situs local government shall notify the state agency
                                      in writing, with a copy forwarded to the Secretary of State, that all of the
                                      identified conflicts have been resolved. The state agency can then proceed
                                      with its consideration of the proposed action in accordance with 19
                                      NYCRR Part 600.


                              3.      If the consultation between the situs local government and the state agency
                                      does not lead to the resolution of the identified conflicts, either party may
                                      request, in writing, the assistance of the Secretary of State to resolve any
                                      or all of the identified conflicts. This request must be received by the
                                      Secretary within 15 days following the discussion between the situs local
                                      government and the state agency. T'he party requesting the assistance of
                                      the Secretary of State shall forward a copy of their request to the other
                                      party-

                              4.      Within 30 days following the receipt of a request for assistance, the
                                      Secretary or a Department of State official or employee designated by the
                                      Secretary, will discuss the identified conflicts and circumstances
                                      preventing their resolution with appropriate representatives from the state
                                      agency and situs local government.

                              5.      If agreement among all parties cannot be reached during this discussion,
                                      the Secretary shall, within 15 days, notify both parties of his/her findings
                                      and recommendations.


                              6.      The state agency shall not proceed with its consideration of, or decision
                                      on, the proposed action as long as the foregoing Resolution of Conflicts
                                      procedures shall apply.











                                   PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR COORDINATING
                                      NYS DEPARTNUENT OF STATE (DOS) & LWRP
                              CONSISTENCY REVIEW OF FEDERAL AGENCY ACTIONS



                  DIRECT ACTIONS

                  1.     After acknowledging the receipt of a consistency determination and supporting
                         documentation from a federal agency, DOS will forward copies of the determination and
                         other descriptive information on the proposed direct action to the program coordinator
                         (of an approved LWRP) and other interested parties.

                  2.     This notification will indicate the date by which all comments and recommendations must
                         be submitted to DOS and will identify the Department's principal reviewer for the
                         proposed actiom

                  3.     The review period will be about twenty-five (25) days.                If comments and
                         recommendations are not received by the date indicated in the notification, DOS will
                         presume that the municipality has "no opinion" on the consistency of the proposed direct
                         federal agency action with local coastal policies.

                  4.     If DOS does not fully concur with and/or has any questions on the comments and
                         recommendations submitted by the municipality, DOS will contact the municipality to
                         discuss any differences of opinion or questions PD@Q_r to agreeing or disagreeing with the
                         federal agency's consistency determination on the proposed direct action.

                  5.     A copy of DOS' "agreement" or "disagreement" letter to the federal agency will be
                         forwarded to the local program coordinator.

                  PERART AND LICENSE ACTIONS


                  1.     DOS will acknowledge the receipt of an applicant's consistency certification and
                         application materials. At that time, DOS will forward a copy of the submitted
                         documentation to the program coordinator and will identify the Department's principal
                         reviewer for the proposed action.

                  2.     Within thirty (30) days of receiving such information, the program coordinator will
                         contact the principal reviewer for DOS to discuss: (a) the need to request additional
                         information for review purposes; and (b) any possible problems pertaining to the
                         consistency of a proposed action with local coastal policies.

                  3.     When DOS and the program coordinator agree that additional information is necessary,
                         DOS will request the applicant to provide the information. A copy of this information
                         will be provided to the program coordinator upon receipt











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                 4.      Within thirty (30) days of receiving the requested additional information qr discussing
                         possible problems of a proposed action with the principal reviewer for DOS, whichever
                         is later, the program coordinator will notify DOS of the reasons why a proposed action
                         may be inconsistent or consistent with local coastal policies.

                 5.      After the notification, the program coordinator will submit,the municipality's written
                         comments and recommendations on a proposed perinit action to DOS before or at the
                         conclusion of the official public comment period.            If such comments and
                         recommendations are not forwarded to DOS by the end of the public comment period,
                         DOS will presum that the municipality has "no opinion" on the consistency of the
                         proposed action with local,coastal policies.

                 6.      If DOS does not fully concur with and/or has any questions on the comments and
                         recommendations submitted by the municipality on a proposed permit action, DOS will
                         contact the program coordinator to discuss any differences of opinion Vb-Qr to issuing a
                         letter of "concurrence" or "objection" letter to the applicant.

                 7.      A copy of DOS' "concurrence" or "objective" letter to the applicant will be forwarded
                         to the program coordinator.

                 FINANCIAL ASSIS-TANCE ACTIONS

                 1.      Upon receiving notification of a proposed federal financial assistance action, DOS will
                         request information on the action from the applicant for consistency review purposes.
                         As appropriate, DOS will also request the applicant to provide a copy of the application
                         documentation to the program coordinator. A copy of this letter will be forwarded to the
                         coordinator and will serve as notification that the proposed action may be subject to
                         review.

                 2.      DOS will acknowledge the receipt of the requested infor7nation and provide a copy of
                         this acknowledgement to the program coordinator. DOS may, at this time, request the
                         applicant to submit additional information for review purposes.

                 3.      The review period will conclude thirty (30) days after the date on DOS' letter of
                         acknowledgement or the receipt of requested additional information, whichever is later.
                         The review period may be extended for major financial assistance actions.

                 4.      The program coordinator must submit the municipality's comments and recommendations
                         on the proposed action to DOS within twenty days (or other time agreed to by DOS and
                         the program coordinator) from the start of the review period.         If comments and
                         recommendations are not received within this period, DOS will presum that the
                         municipality has "no opinion" on the consistency of the proposed financial assistance
                         action with local coastal policies.










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               5.    If DOS does not fully concur with and/or has any questions on the comments and
                     recommendations submitted by the municipality, DOS will contact the program
                     coordinator to discuss any differences of opinion or questions prjQr to notifying the
                     applicant of DOS' consistency decision.

               6.    A copy of DOS' consistency decision letter to the applicant will be forwarded to the
                     program coordinator.





























                                            Prepared by the

                                 CITY of ALBANY PLANNING OFFICE




                                       Willard A. Bruce, Director
                                       Mchael J. Borges, Planner
                                       John F. Harwood, Planner
                                      Richard Hedderman, Planner