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Russo Acquisitions, LLC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Prepared for: Russo Acqusitions, LLC 1000 MacArthur Boulevard Block 135.01; Lot 65 Township of Mahwah Bergen County, New Jersey Prepared by: 30 Independence Boulevard Warren, NJ 07059 908-668-8300 _________________________________________ Benjamin S. Crowder, P.E. New Jersey Professional Engineer License No. 52263 May 2021 BENJ #: J 210516 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 3 2 SITE DESCRIPTION & INVENTORY .................................................................................... 4 2.1 Existing Land Use ........................................................................................................... 4 2.2 Topography .................................................................................................................... 5 2.3 Geology .......................................................................................................................... 5 2.4 Soils ................................................................................................................................ 6 2.5 Groundwater Resources ................................................................................................. 6 2.6 Surface Water Resources .............................................................................................. 7 2.6.1 Surface Waters & Water Quality ............................................................................. 7 2.6.2 Floodplains .............................................................................................................. 7 2.6.3 Freshwater Wetlands .............................................................................................. 8 2.7 Vegetation ...................................................................................................................... 8 2.8 Wildlife Habitat ................................................................................................................ 9 2.9 Threatened & Endangered Species ............................................................................. 11 2.10 Aquatic Habitats ........................................................................................................... 12 2.11 Historical Resources ..................................................................................................... 12 2.12 Air Quality ..................................................................................................................... 12 2.13 Noise Levels ................................................................................................................. 13 3 SITE LOCATION ................................................................................................................. 13 4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................. 13 4.1 Purpose and Scope ...................................................................................................... 13 4.2 Alteration of the Site ..................................................................................................... 14 4.3 Suitability of Site ........................................................................................................... 15 5 PROJECT IMPACTS & PROTECTIVE MEASURES .......................................................... 16 5.1 Impacts to Topography ................................................................................................. 16 5.2 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control ............................................................................... 17 5.3 Impacts to Geology ....................................................................................................... 18 5.4 Impacts to Surface Waters and Degradation of Water Quality ..................................... 18 5.5 Surface Drainage .......................................................................................................... 19 5.6 Flooding or Floodplain Disruption ................................................................................. 20 5.7 Groundwater Pollution .................................................................................................. 21 5.8 Water Supply & Reduction of Groundwater Capabilities .............................................. 21 5.9 Wastewater Management ............................................................................................. 21 5.10 Vegetation Destruction ................................................................................................. 22 5.11 Disruption of Wildlife Habitat ........................................................................................ 23 5.12 Threatened & Endangered Species ............................................................................. 23 5.13 Solid Waste Disposal .................................................................................................... 23 5.14 Air Quality Degradation ................................................................................................ 23 5.15 Noise Level Increases .................................................................................................. 24 5.16 Destruction or Degradation of Historic Resources ....................................................... 24 5.17 Demography ................................................................................................................. 25 5.18 Impacts to Aesthetics ................................................................................................... 25 6 LIST OF UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE IMPACTS ................................................................. 26 7 LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES ................................................. 27 8 ANTICIPATED REQURIED LICENSES, PERMITS AND APPROVALS ............................. 28 9 SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................... 29 10 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................... 30 i APPENDIX A. Site Location Maps B. Site Photographes C. Natural Heritage Response Submission Request D. New Jersey and National Register of Historical Places ii 1 INTRODUCTION According to the Township of Mahwah Ordinance Section 22-5.3, within fifteen days of receipt of an application, the Environmental Commission shall notify the applicant as to whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required. As a proactive measure, the applicant is submitting an EIS concurrently with the application. The EIS provides all the information necessary indicated in Section 22-5.3 for a proper evaluation of the effects of the proposed project upon the environment. Section 2 below identifies environmental conditions and critical areas such as topography, geology, soils, water resources, vegetation, wildlife, and air quality. In addition, Section 2 also identifies anthropogenic conditions such as land use, aesthetics, noise, demography, employment, taxes, health, safety, welfare, history and archaeological resources. Anticipated impacts and minimization measures are identified in Section 2. Proposed facility details including water consumption, sewage needs, and solid waste handling are summarized within Section 3 below. Section 4 details all required approvals and their status required for the proposed project. An alternative analysis is located in Section 5. 1.1 Site Location The site is located at the southwest corner of the intersection between MacArthur Boulevard and Ridge Road within the Township of Mahwah, Bergen County, New Jersey. The site is identified as Block 135.01, Lot 65 on the Township of Mahwah Tax Map Sheet 59 and it encompasses approximately 696,001 SF (15.978 Acres). The property is currently occupied by a three-story office building occupied by TD Bank NA. The site is bordered to the north by MacArthur Boulevard and a commercial strip mall with residential areas beyond; to the south by a multi-story office building with additional office uses beyond; to the west by MacArthur Boulevard with residential uses beyond; and to the east by Ridge Road with residential uses beyond. Small grass/vegetated areas and asphalt lots are located adjacent to the building and along the perimeter of the project boundary. 3 1.2 Scope of Work The project includes the demolition of the existing building and surrounding asphalt parking areas. Improvements include the construction of a 208,345 SF Industrial Building, which is inclusive of tenant office space, 32 loading dock bays, 26 trailer storage spaces, along with parking/circulation areas, stormwater management facilities, landscaping, and several modular block retaining walls. Access to the site is proposed via three (3) driveways: one (1) existing full-movement driveway off of Ridge Road; one (1) existing right-in/right-out driveway off of MacArthur Boulevard to be utilized primarily by passenger cars; and one (1) proposed full-movement truck access driveway off of MacArthur Boulevard. The proposed full- movement driveway off of MacArthur will have posted signage restricting left-turns for WB-67 sized trucks. In addition to the proposed on-site improvements, modifications are proposed to the center lane median within MacArthur boulevard to accommodate a left-turn lane into the site. 2 SITE DESCRIPTION & INVENTORY
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