Expanded Environmental Assessment

EXPANDED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

1133 WESTCHESTER

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

1133 WESTCHESTER AVENUE CITY OF WHITE PLAINS

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY

Prepared for: The NRP Group LLC

1228 Euclid Avenue, 4th Floor

Cleveland, OH 44115

Prepared by: JMC Planning Engineering Landscape Architecture & Land Surveying, PLLC 120 Bedford Road Armonk, NY 10504

JMC Project 18071

Date: January 23, 2019

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EXPANDED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

1133 WESTCHESTER RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 1133 WESTCHESTER AVENUE CITY OF WHITE PLAINS, NY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE ...... PAGE

I. INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 1

II. LAND USE AND PLANNING ...... 2

III. TRAFFIC STUDY SUMMARY ...... 3

IV. SCHOOL CHILDREN GENERATION…………………………………...... 6

V. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN NARRATIVE ...... 8

VI. SEWER AND WATER CALCULATIONS ...... 10

VII. NATURAL RESOURCES ...... 11

VIII. LANDSCAPE PLAN ...... 13

IX. SUSTAINABILITY ...... 14

LIST OF FIGURES NO. TITLE FOLLOWING PAGE

1 Overall Aerial Map ...... 14 2 Aerial Map ...... 14 3 USGS Map Glenville Quadrangle (depicting site location) ...... 14 4 Steep Slopes Map (2-Foot County GIS Topography) ...... 14 5 Wetlands Map ...... 14 6 Zoning Map ...... 14 7 Westchester County Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Map ...... 14

APPENDICES

1. "Traffic Study" by JMC, dated 01/23/2019

2. "Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan" by JMC, dated 01/23/2019

3. Daily Water Demand Calculations by R.W. Sullivan Engineering, Inc.

4. "Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat Suitability Assessment Report" by Ecological Solutions, LLC, dated 9/28/2018

5. "LEED for Homes Mid-Rise Pilot Simplified Project Checklist" and "1133 Westchester Ave LEED Sustainability Narrative" by Steven Winter Associates, Inc., dated 12/10/2018

I. INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This Expanded Environmental Assessment (EEA) report has been prepared to evaluate potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed redevelopment of an approximately 20- acre portion of the ±74.2 acre site at 1133 Westchester Avenue (tax ID 131.20-1-1.1), which is currently owned by RPW Group, Inc. The EEA discusses measures that have been incorporated into the project design in order to minimize potential environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable. The site is bordered by Westchester Avenue, a County roadway, to the east, the Maple Moor Golf Course to the south and east, and residential uses to the north and west (see Figure I, "Overall Aerial Map, Figure 2, "Aerial Map", and Figure 3, " USGS Map Glenville Quadrangle" (depicting site location.)

The proposed project is a multi-family use with construction of a total of 303 rental apartments in three separate five-story buildings, with shared amenity space and parking. Proposed are 178- 1 bedroom apartments, 115-2 bedroom, and 10-3 bedroom apartments. The site is currently improved with a large, multi-tenant 4-story office building of approximately 530,000 square feet, along with associated surface parking facilities. The 20 acre portion of the site under consideration for development is to be subdivided and currently contains a mixture of existing parking lot and wooded area. Portions of the wooded terrain is steeply sloped. (see Figure 4, “Steep Slopes Map (2-Foot County GIS Topography). There is approximately 75 feet of grade change across the site from west to east from the existing parking lot to the property line.

The development proposes amenities for use by the residents of the buildings. The Applicant proposes to reconstruct the eastern parking lot to be utilized by the existing office building and provide additional off-street parking spaces as well as provide sidewalks on the property for pedestrian circulation.

The project is proposed to be constructed in three phases, with Building 2 and associated parking to be constructed in Phase 1; Building 1 and associated parking to be constructed in Phase 2; and Building 3 and associated parking to be constructed in Phase 3.

The proposed site has direct access to the eastbound-only lanes of Westchester Avenue. Access to the westbound lanes of Westchester Avenue is via the Kenilworth Avenue overpass approximately 3,700 feet to the east. A major interchange of the Cross-Westchester Expressway (I-287), Interstate 684 and the Hutchinson River Parkway is approximately 1,500 feet to the east of the site driveway.

The site is located within the Mamaroneck River drainage basin which ultimately flows to Long Island Sound. A section of the Mamaroneck River is located adjacent to the site to the north and east.

Natural features on the site include wooded areas, steep slopes, rock outcroppings and wetland area all of which are considered environmentally sensitive based on the City of White Plains municipal code. The site contains a small area of locally and federal regulated wetland and associated adjacent areas. The wetland has a 50-foot City of White Plains adjacent area (see Figure 5, "Wetlands Map"). The site is surrounded by wooded areas primarily consisting of northeast deciduous species which create a vegetative buffer from surrounding properties (see Figure 2). Ecological Solutions has provided a "Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat Suitability Assessment Report" (Appendix 4), discussed below in Section VI.

II. LAND USE & PLANNING

The site is currently zoned C-O "Campus Office" district, which does not permit multifamily as a permitted principal use. In order to permit the proposed use, the White Plains Common Council will be requested to apply the “Planned Campus Development District” (PCDD) overlay district to the existing “Campus-Office” designation. As stated in Section 5.9.1 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, the Planned Campus Development District is to facilitate the creation of integrated, master-planned, mixed use development in campus settings within a C-O district. Multi-family housing is a principal permitted use within the PCDD. The City has not advocated for particular uses on the subject property. The 2006 Comprehensive Plan includes a Westchester Avenue corridor vision statement. However, the recommendations focus on the

western portion of Westchester Avenue, closer to City Center, and does not include the subject property vicinity.

The site is surrounded by R1-5 “Residential One Family”, R1-7.5 “Residential One Family” and R1-12.5 “Residential One-Family” Zoning Districts. See Figure 6, “Zoning Map”. Land uses in the site vicinity include office, single-family residential, public golf course and transportation corridors.

The property location at the intersection of three major highways and its proximity to New York City makes accessibility to the site ideal from a commuter’s perspective.

The site is currently served by City of White Plains water and sanitary sewer. There is a Westchester County Trunk Sewer line adjacent to the property, parallel with Westchester Avenue. Please see Figure 7, “Westchester County Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Map”. Natural gas and electric service is currently provided by Consolidated Edison.

The City of White Plains Zoning Code Section 5.9.5, “Affordable Housing", requires that ten percent (10%) of all independent living residential uses are to be made available for sale or rent to households who are income qualified under the City’s Affordable Rental Housing Assistance Program or Affordable Home Ownership Program, in perpetuity.

III. TRAFFIC STUDY SUMMARY

A “Traffic Study” is contained within this submission and is summarized below. The study was prepared to assess existing conditions as well as future traffic operations in association with the proposed 1133 Westchester Avenue development.

Access to the property is currently provided by a single driveway connecting to the eastbound lanes of Westchester Avenue. The driveway provides one entering lane from Westchester Avenue and two exiting lanes onto Westchester Avenue. Under proposed conditions, the development will utilize the existing driveway connection to/from Westchester Avenue. As part

of the development, the Applicant proposes to reconstruct the property’s internal intersection to provide a roundabout for access to the various off-street parking areas on the property.

Under existing conditions, the site contains 2,253 parking spaces serving the office building. Under proposed conditions, the multi-family component of the project will have 476 parking spaces dedicated to the residential use via a shared parking agreement between the property owner and the applicant. A total of 2,512 parking spaces will be provided to serve both the multifamily development and the office use. The property remains zoning compliant with respect to parking under both existing and proposed conditions.

In order to evaluate the changes in traffic associated with the proposed development, the following intersections were analyzed:

1. Westchester Avenue (Westbound) & Corporate Park Drive 2. Westchester Avenue (Eastbound) & Corporate Park Drive 3. Westchester Avenue (Eastbound) & Site Driveway 4. Westchester Avenue (Eastbound) & Interstate 287 Exit Ramp with Hutchinson River Parkway Entrance Ramp

Traffic counts were performed at the studied intersections in order to quantify and analyze existing peak hour volumes as well as to establish base conditions for projecting future operations. The counts included pedestrian activities and truck traffic.

Traffic counts were conducted from 7:00 – 9:00 AM and 4:00 – 6:00 PM for all the studied intersections on Thursday, May 17, 2018. The peak hour volumes occurred between 8:00 – 9:00 AM during the weekday morning and 5:00 – 6:00 PM during the weekday afternoon. The volumes are shown on Figures 1 and 2 "2018 Existing Volumes". All figures are included in Appendix B of the Traffic Study.

The intersections were analyzed based on the methodologies of the Highway Capacity Manual 6th Edition.

In order to project future traffic increases to the 2022 design year, the existing volumes were increased by a general growth rate of 0.5% per year compounded annually. This study incorporates traffic volumes associated with the proposed Wegman’s development from its 01/2017 Traffic Impact Study and its supplemental 05/08/2017 traffic memorandum, the proposed Carraway development (formerly known as Residences at Corporate Park Drive) from its 04/2015 Traffic Impact Study, the proposed renovation at 104 Corporate Park Drive from its 12/04/2018 Traffic Study, as well as the proposed 3 Westchester Park Drive redevelopment from its 10/30/2018 Traffic Impact Study. The other development volumes were added to the general growth volumes to project the 2022 No Build Volumes. The No-Build conditions incorporate the proposed improvements to be implemented by the Wegman’s development at the Corporate Park Drive and Westchester Avenue intersections.

Intersection capacity analysis computed based on the 2022 Build Volumes indicate that the intersections will operate at the same levels of service as projected for the No-Build Volumes during both studied peak hours except for one turning movement. During the peak weekday AM hour, the Interstate 287 ramp at its intersection with Westchester Avenue eastbound is projected to increase in delay from a level of service D under no-build conditions to a level of service E under build conditions. Projected operations with the proposed development are shown on Tables 2 and 3.

As mitigation for the level of service change during the peak weekday AM hour at the Interstate 287 ramp intersection, the Applicant proposes traffic signal timing improvements. The timing improvements involve shifting 10 seconds of green time from the Westchester Avenue phase to the Interstate 287 ramp phase. With the proposed traffic signal timing improvement, the levels of service under build conditions at the intersection remain the same as projected under no- build conditions during the peak weekday AM hour. Projected operations with the proposed traffic signal timing improvements are shown on Table 2. The Applicant is willing to coordinate

with the Westchester County Department of Public Works & Transportation (WCDPWT), who owns and maintains the existing traffic signal, to recommend the signal timing improvement.

IV. SCHOOL CHILDREN GENERATION

In order to estimate the number of school children from a proposed development, demographic multipliers are utilized. In this case, demographic multipliers for students sourcing from multifamily housing in White Plains has been provided by the Commissioner of Planning, as indicated below on Table 2.

The site is within the White Plains Public Schools school district, which had a student enrollment of 7,004 in 2016-2017, the latest year for which the NY State Education Department has data. The school district has five elementary schools (Church School Elementary with grades K through 5; George Washington Elementary with grades K through 5; Mamaroneck Avenue Elementary with grades K through 5; Post Road Elementary with grades K through 5; and Ridgeway Elementary with grades K through 5).

There are two middle schools (Eastview Middle School with grade 6; and Highlands Middle School with grades 7 and 8). There are two high schools (White Plains High School with grades 9 through 12; and Rochambeau Alternative High School with grades 7 through 12).

As illustrated in Table 1, overall district enrollment has been slightly decreasing since the 2013/2014 school year.

Table 1 District Enrollment Trends

2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 # of 6,957 7,067 7,062 7,029 7,013 7,004 Students % Change ±0% +1.6% -0.1% -0.5% -0.2% -0.1% Number of +3 +110 -5 -33 -16 -9 Additional Students 6

Source: New York State Education Department Website.

Table 2 below, analyzes the number of school children anticipated to be generated by the development, which would be comprised of 303 apartments, with 178 one-bedroom, 115 two- bedroom, and 10 three-bedroom units.

Table 2 Number of Public School Children Utilizing Local Data

Number of Number of Public School Number of Apartments Bedrooms Children per New Public- Per Apartment School Apartment Multiplier Children 178 1 0.07(1) 12 115 2 0.14(1) 16 10 3 0.21(1) 2 303 Total -- -- 30-31 Total (1) Provided by White Plains Commissioner of Planning.

A total of 30-31 public school children would be anticipated to be generated by the proposed project. 30-31 students represent an increase of 0.4% in the total 7,004 enrollment of the school district.

This indicates that there would likely be no significant adverse impact to the School District's ability to accommodate the 30-31 students from the proposed project, since they represent such a relatively small percentage of the total district enrollment. Each grade level would be estimated to have an additional approximately 2-3 students.

The assignment of elementary school-age children is not based on where the child lives, but rather on the rules of the District’s Controlled Parents’ Choice Program. According to the District’s web site, every year in the winter, parents of incoming kindergartners are able to indicate their school preferences for the following year. Assignments are made based on space available, class size, parents' preferences, socio-economic status (free/reduced lunch), race/ethnicity and language needs in accordance with the Board's diversity policy. Since the 7

beginning of the program, an average of 93% of the parents have received their first choice school and 98% of the parents their first or second choice school. Thus, children of this age resulting from the project will likely be distributed over a number of the five elementary schools of the District.

V. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN NARRATIVE

The site contains existing private stormwater drainage infrastructure serving the office building. Stormwater naturally flows in a northeasterly direction and is conveyed to the adjacent Mamaroneck River. The site currently does not contain stormwater management practices with the ability to treat stormwater runoff. An existing 36-inch storm water pipe currently services the majority of the site at the northern corner of the property and enters the existing stormwater infrastructure in Westchester Avenue which discharge to Mamaroneck River. The east side of the site contains an18-inch pipe which services a small portion of the site and discharges into the wooded area at the north east corner of the parking area. Another 36-inch pipe services the southwest side of the site and discharges into the wooded area at the south corner of the property.

Per the City of White Plains requirements, no increase in stormwater runoff or volume is allowed when comparing existing to proposed conditions for the 1, 10, 25, 50 and 100-year storm events. Therefore, as part of the proposed development, a new stormwater management system will be required that incorporates both detention and infiltration. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been prepared for the proposed 20-acre site.

The proposed development will require coverage under the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharge from Construction Activities GP-0- 15-002 because the development will create more than one acre of soil disturbance. Therefore, the development must comply with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Water Quality Volume (WQv) requirements. The WQv is intended to improve water quality by capturing and treating runoff from small, frequent storm events that tend to contain higher pollutant levels. New York has defined the WQv as the volume of runoff

generated from the entire 90th percentile rain event. The WQv is calculated from the amount of new impervious area generated from the proposed development. A series of stormwater management practices following the NYSDEC design standards will be required to treat the required WQv.

The proposed development also triggers the NYSDEC Runoff Reduction Volume (RRv) requirement. Runoff reduction will be achieved by infiltration, groundwater recharge, reuse, recycle evaporation/evapotranspiration of 100 percent of the post-development water quality volume to replicate pre-development hydrology by maintaining pre-construction infiltration, peak runoff flow, discharge volume, as well as minimizing concentrated flow by using runoff control techniques to provide treatment in a distributed manner before runoff reaches the collection system. This requirement will be accomplished by application of on-site green infrastructure techniques, standard stormwater management practices with runoff reduction capacity, and good operation and maintenance.

Specifically, the proposed on-site stormwater runoff from the impervious surfaces including building rooftops, driveway and parking areas will be collected and conveyed by drainage manholes and catch basins to a network of high density polyethylene (HDPE) drain pipe installed underground. A portion of the new parking area and one of the proposed residential buildings will discharge to a subsurface infiltration system. The remaining new impervious area will discharge to the proposed wet extended detention pond at the north corner of the site. Both the pond and subsurface infiltration system were designed in accordance with the NYSDEC Stormwater management design manual requirements for water quality and quantity control. The existing disturbed impervious area will discharge through two (2) proposed hydrodynamic separators which are alternative practices for water quality treatment accepted by the NYSDEC.

As a result of the above-mentioned improvements, the peak stormwater discharge for each design storm is reduced when compared to existing conditions. Similarly, the net stormwater

volume from the site is also reduced in proposed conditions when compared to existing. The proposed improvements will also meet the water quality treatment volume required.

The property owner is responsible for maintaining all constructed stormwater management practices. The NYSDEC lists maintenance checklists and procedures in the New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual that must be followed to ensure the practices function properly over time. A stormwater maintenance agreement will be required between the municipality and the property owner to make sure the maintenance procedures are followed.

VI. SEWER AND WATER CALCULATIONS

The sanitary and water demand calculation for the proposed uses are based on the NYSDEC publication "New York State Design Standards for Intermediate Sized Wastewater Treatment Systems", dated March 5, 2014. Estimated water demand is 110 gpd per bedroom, which yields a total estimated daily water demand of 19,250 gpd (438 bedrooms times 110 gpd equals 48,180 gpd) for the residential use. In addition, there will be irrigation provided, which is estimated to be an additional 5,500 gpd during the growing season. The 5,500 gpd only applies to the water demand, not to the sanitary demand because of the proposed irrigation use of this water. Appendix 3.

An existing eight-inch sanitary sewer main currently services the subject property. The eight inch main is located in the parking area on the east side of the property and continues down the main driveway and transitions to a 10” main for approximately 250 feet before connecting to the existing 39” inch Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities sanitary sewer trunk main located in Westchester Avenue. The existing County trunk mains are illustrated on Figure 7.

The existing sanitary sewer main is located within a 10’ wide City of White Plains easement. A portion of this municipal sewer main that is situated within the property will be relocated to accommodate the position of proposed Building 1. Additional easements will be required for any new or relocated sanitary sewer mains not currently located in an easement.

Both water and sewer capacity exist to serve the proposed project.

Proposed buildings 1 and 3 will be served by two 8” diameter sanitary sewer laterals. Proposed building number 2 will be served by two 6” diameter sanitary sewer laterals. The domestic water supply for the buildings will be provided by a network of 4” diameter water pipes. Please refer to the daily water demand worksheets prepared by R.W. Sullivan and included in this document as Appendix 3.

VII. NATURAL RESOURCES

A "Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat Suitability Assessment Report" by Ecological Solutions, LLC, dated September 28, 2018 is included as Appendix 4. The proposed project will require the loss of approximately 10 acres of forest. Both the NYSDEC online Environmental Resource Mapper and two field assessments indicate that there are no threatened or endangered species on or in the vicinity of the site and no impacts will occur to listed species as a result of the proposed project. In addition, no rare plants or species of special concern were identified on the site during the field investigations.

In addition, a letter from the NYSDEC New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) dated November 1, 2018 was received (letter at the rear of Appendix 4), stating that the NYNHP reviewed their database with respect to the subject project. The NYNHP has no records of rare or state-listed animals or plants, or significant natural communities at the project site or in its immediate vicinity.

There are no open water features on the subject property. The Mamaroneck River is located on a property directly adjacent to the subject site. As noted, there is a small area of locally regulated wetlands within the proposed development area. This is described in the Ecological Solutions report included as Appendix 4. The wetland area on the subject property totals approximately 4,733 square feet or 0.11 acres. There is a 50-foot adjacent City of White Plains regulated area which totals approximately 42,038 square feet or 0.96 acres. Within these areas, there will be

approximately 12,645 square feet or 0.29 acres of buffer area disturbance and approximately 1,251 square feet or 0.02 acres of wetland disturbance, which is a minor encroachment. This minor encroachment is required to implement the building design and the disturbance has been minimized by the location of the proposed retaining walls, grading plan, site stabilization and landscaping plans.

§ 7.5.3.3 of the City Zoning Code lists preservation of natural features of the site such as wetlands is to be evaluated during Site Plan Approval. Sections 4.4.25.5.2.1 and 4.4.25.5.5 of the City Zoning Code states that disturbance to a wetland or wetland buffer, or to steep slopes, respectively, is to be avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable.

The US Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) permits a maximum wetland disturbance of one-tenth (0.1) of an acre or 4,356 square feet without having to obtain a Nationwide Permit from the ACOE. What is required for projects that fall under the 0.1 acre wetland disturbance threshold is a pre-construction notification (PCN) to the ACOE. With a PCN, the ACOE has 45 days to review the proposed disturbance. If the ACOE does not respond within 45 days of receipt of the PCN submittal, disturbance of the wetland may commence.

The proposed wetland disturbance of 1,251 square feet falls beneath the 4,356 square foot ACOE Nationwide Permit threshold, and therefore no Nationwide Permit is required, although a PCN must be filed with the ACOE as discussed above. The ACOE does not regulate wetland buffer areas.

The site currently does not contain stormwater management practices with the ability to treat stormwater runoff. Proposed are water quality measures as discussed in Section V above that will help to preserve/enhance the water quality of the existing wetland.

The proposed earthwork on the site has been designed to provide a balance of cut and fill to the maximum extent practicable. The project proposes a total of approximately 64,796 cubic yards of cut and approximately 57,033 cubic yards of fill. As a result, an excess totaling approximately 7,763 cubic yards will be generated, which will be removed from the site in accordance with all

State and local requirements during the course of the sitework grading for each phase of the project. The proposed grading plan has been designed to maintain a 3:1 slope in areas surrounding the proposed buildings. The proposed parking areas have been graded to promote positive drainage and not to exceed a 5% slope. All areas requiring accessibility compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) have been designed and graded to comply with the guidelines.

The proposed action requires approximately 677,358 square feet of overall site disturbance to implement the project. Within this area, approximately 119,731 square feet of disturbance of steep slopes in excess of 20% is proposed. This condition qualifies the site as having environmentally sensitive features under Section 3-5-2(f) and will require a super-majority vote of the approving board. With consideration to the steep slopes, the design has taken into consideration enhancing the attractiveness of the area with terraced retaining walls to minimize earthwork, maintaining unobstructed views of the surrounding areas and minimizing erosion and protecting the stability of the slope during and after construction.

The Westchester County Geographic Information Systems database indicates that portions of the adjacent Maple Moor Golf Course are located within a critical environmental area. The proposed redevelopment at 1133 Westchester Avenue will not have any impacts on the golf course or the critical environmental area.

VIII. LANDSCAPE PLAN

The Landscape Plans L-1 through l-6 by Weston & Sampson illustrate the extent and variety of the proposed landscaping, to help minimize the removal of a portion of the native vegetation on the site and to provide pleasing views of the proposed project. Extensive building foundation

shrub plantings are proposed, as well as extensive tree plantings within the parking lot. A total of 94 trees and 405 shrubs are proposed to be planted.

IX. SUSTAINABILITY

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA), the LEED consultant on the project, has conducted a preliminary feasibility analysis to ensure compliance under the United States Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes Multifamily Midrise program. It is SWA’s understanding that the City of White Plains requires that projects implement green features and strive to achieve LEED standards. Based on the October 25, 2018 SD set, with supplemental documentation and follow- up design meetings, the project is currently being designed to meet a certification level of LEED Certified under the LEED for Homes Multifamily Mid-rise v2010 program. The project is on track to meet all prerequisites and has targeted 45 points. The adjusted Certified Level threshold for LEED for Homes Multifamily Midrise v2008 is 41.5 points. Further narrative describing the prerequisites and credits that the team is currently pursuing is contained in Appendix 5.

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APPENDIX 4

"Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat Suitability Assessment Report" by Ecological Solutions, LLC, dated September 28, 2018

Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat Suitability Assessment Report

1133 Westchester Avenue City of White Plains Westchester County, NY

September 28, 2018

Prepared by:

Michael Nowicki Ecological Solutions, LLC 1248 Southford Road Southbury, CT 06488 (203) 910-4716 Habitat Suitability Assessment Report 1133 Westchester Avenue Page 2

1.0 INTRODUCTION 3 TABLE 1 COVER TYPES IDENTIFIED ON THE SITE...... 3

2.0 PHOTOGRAPHS 4 Figure 1 Location Map...... 7 Attachment 1 - NYSDEC Environmental Resource Mapper...... 8 Attachment 2 - USFWS List...... 9 Habitat Suitability Assessment Report 1133 Westchester Avenue Page 3

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Applicant is proposing a 4 building multi-unit residential development on the northeastern undeveloped section of this site located at 1133 Westchester Avenue in the City of White Plains (Figure 1). The proposed development area is about 19 acres of forested area containing a small drainage swale that drains to a catch basin on the adjacent Golf Course property. The proposed buildings and infrastructure will require the loss of about 10 acres of forest.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Environmental Resource Mapper indicates that there are no known occurrences of State listed threatened or endangered species on or in the vicinity of the site (Attachment 1). The US Fish and Wildlife Service also does not list any regulated species on the site (Attachment 2). Field assessments were completed May 18 and September 27, 2018 to observe and document habitat on the site. According to the Agencies there are no threatened or endangered species on or in the vicinity of the site and no impacts will occur to listed species from the proposed project. In addition, no rare plants or species of special concern were identified on the site during the field investigations. Habitat cover types were also observed and are described below.

TABLE 1 COVER TYPES IDENTIFIED ON THE SITE

HABITAT COVER TYPES NO. DESCRIPTION COVERAGE DISTURBANCE (ACRES) (ACRES) 1 Wetland/Swale 0.25 0 2 Upland Forest 18.75 10

The wetland swale is a seepage from the slope that drains down slope via a swale to a catch basin on the adjacent golf course property. Wetland vegetation includes spicebush, red osier dogwood, and skunk cabbage.

The forest area includes maples (red, sugar, Norway), oaks (black, white, red), black cherry, quaking aspen, American beech, cherry birch, and ash in the 10-12 inch dbh range with many larger trees 36 inch and greater. Habitat Suitability Assessment Report 1133 Westchester Avenue Page 4

2.0 PHOTOGRAPHS Wooded area - proposed development area. Habitat Suitability Assessment Report 1133 Westchester Avenue Page 5

Wooded area - proposed development area. Habitat Suitability Assessment Report 1133 Westchester Avenue Page 6

Existing wetland/swale draining to golf course and catch basin. Habitat Suitability Assessment Report 1133 Westchester Avenue Page 7

Figure 1 Location Map Habitat Suitability Assessment Report 1133 Westchester Avenue Page 8

Attachment 1 - NYSDEC Environmental Resource Mapper Environmental Resource Mapper

The coordinates of the point you clicked on are:

UTM 18 Easng: 607253.260 Northing: 4540882.830

Longitude/Latude Longitude: -73.725 Latude: 41.012

The approximate address of the point you clicked on is: 10604, West Harrison, New York

County: Westchester City: White Plains USGS Quad: GLENVILLE, CONN-NY

DEC Region

Region 3: (Lower Hudson Valley) Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counes. For more informaon visit hp://www.dec.ny.gov/about/607.html.

If your project or acon is within or near an area with a rare animal, a permit may be required if the species is listed as endangered or threatened and the department determines the acon may be harmful to the species or its habitat.

If your project or acon is within or near an area with rare plants and/or signiﬁcant natural communies, the environmental impacts may need to be addressed.

The presence of a unique geological feature or landform near a project, unto itself, does not trigger a requirement for a NYS DEC permit. Readers are advised, however, that there is the chance that a unique feature may also show in another data layer (ie. a wetland) and thus be subject to permit jurisdicon.

Please refer to the "Need a Permit?" tab for permit informaon or other authorizaons regarding these natural resources.

Disclaimer: If you are considering a project or acon in, or near, a wetland or a stream, a NYS DEC permit may be required. The Environmental Resources Mapper does not show all natural resources which are regulated by NYS DEC, and for which permits from NYS DEC are required. For example, Regulated Tidal Wetlands, and Wild, Scenic, and Recreaonal Rivers, are currently not included on the maps.

Habitat Suitability Assessment Report 1133 Westchester Avenue Page 9

Attachment 2 - USFWS List United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE New York Ecological Services Field Office 3817 Luker Road Cortland, NY 13045-9385 Phone: (607) 753-9334 Fax: (607) 753-9699 http://www.fws.gov/northeast/nyfo/es/section7.htm

In Reply Refer To: September 25, 2018 Consultation Code: 05E1NY00-2018-SLI-3394 Event Code: 05E1NY00-2018-E-10349 Project Name: 1133 Westchester Avenue

Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project

To Whom It May Concern:

The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). This list can also be used to determine whether listed species may be present for projects without federal agency involvement. New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list.

Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the ESA, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC site at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list. If listed, proposed, or candidate species were identified as potentially occurring in the project area, coordination with our office is encouraged. Information on the steps involved with assessing potential impacts from projects can be found at: http:// www.fws.gov/northeast/nyfo/es/section7.htm

Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/ 09/25/2018 Event Code: 05E1NY00-2018-E-10349 2 eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the Services wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and bats.

Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http:// www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htm; http:// www.towerkill.com; and http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/towers/ comtow.html.

We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project planning to further the purposes of the ESA. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office.

Attachment(s):

▪ Official Species List

09/25/2018 Event Code: 05E1NY00-2018-E-10349 1

Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action".

This species list is provided by:

New York Ecological Services Field Office 3817 Luker Road Cortland, NY 13045-9385 (607) 753-9334

This project's location is within the jurisdiction of multiple offices. Expect additional species list documents from the following office, and expect that the species and critical habitats in each document reflect only those that fall in the office's jurisdiction:

Long Island Ecological Services Field Office 340 Smith Road Shirley, NY 11967-2258 (631) 286-0485

09/25/2018 Event Code: 05E1NY00-2018-E-10349 2

Project Summary Consultation Code: 05E1NY00-2018-SLI-3394

Event Code: 05E1NY00-2018-E-10349

Project Name: 1133 Westchester Avenue

Project Type: DEVELOPMENT

Project Description: Development

Project Location: Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:// www.google.com/maps/place/41.01032125518288N73.72302841867855W

Counties: Westchester, NY

09/25/2018 Event Code: 05E1NY00-2018-E-10349 3

Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 0 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.

Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species.

IPaC does not display listed species or critical habitats under the sole jurisdiction of NOAA Fisheries1, as USFWS does not have the authority to speak on behalf of NOAA and the Department of Commerce.

See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions.

1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.

Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION.

United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Long Island Ecological Services Field Office 340 Smith Road Shirley, NY 11967-2258 Phone: (631) 286-0485 Fax: (631) 286-4003

In Reply Refer To: September 25, 2018 Consultation Code: 05E1LI00-2018-SLI-0895 Event Code: 05E1LI00-2018-E-01919 Project Name: 1133 Westchester Avenue

Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project

To Whom It May Concern:

New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.

The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies are required to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or designated critical habitat. 09/25/2018 Event Code: 05E1LI00-2018-E-01919 2

A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12.

If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at: http://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF

Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/ eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and bats.

We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office.

Attachment(s):

▪ Official Species List

09/25/2018 Event Code: 05E1LI00-2018-E-01919 1

This species list is provided by:

Long Island Ecological Services Field Office 340 Smith Road Shirley, NY 11967-2258 (631) 286-0485

New York Ecological Services Field Office 3817 Luker Road Cortland, NY 13045-9385 (607) 753-9334

09/25/2018 Event Code: 05E1LI00-2018-E-01919 2

Project Summary Consultation Code: 05E1LI00-2018-SLI-0895

Event Code: 05E1LI00-2018-E-01919

Project Name: 1133 Westchester Avenue

Project Type: DEVELOPMENT

Project Description: Development

Project Location: Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https:// www.google.com/maps/place/41.01032125518288N73.72302841867855W

Counties: Westchester, NY

09/25/2018 Event Code: 05E1LI00-2018-E-01919 3

Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 0 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list.

1. NOAA Fisheries, also known as the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), is an office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration within the Department of Commerce.

Critical habitats THERE ARE NO CRITICAL HABITATS WITHIN YOUR PROJECT AREA UNDER THIS OFFICE'S JURISDICTION.

November 1, 2018 Michael Nowicki Ecological Solutions, LLC 1248 Southford Road Southbury, CT 06488

Re: 1133 Westchester Avenue County: Westchester Town/City: City Of White Plains

Dear Mr. Nowicki:

In response to your recent request, we have reviewed the New York Natural Heritage Program database with respect to the above project.

We have no records of rare or state-listed animals or plants, or significant natural communities at the project site or in its immediate vicinity.

The absence of data does not necessarily mean that rare or state-listed species, significant natural communities, or other significant habitats do not exist on or adjacent to the proposed site. Rather, our files currently do not contain information that indicates their presence. For most sites, comprehensive field surveys have not been conducted. We cannot provide a definitive statement on the presence or absence of all rare or state-listed species or significant natural communities. Depending on the nature of the project and the conditions at the project site, further information from on-site surveys or other resources may be required to fully assess impacts on biological resources.

This response applies only to known occurrences of rare or state-listed animals and plants, significant natural communities, and other significant habitats maintained in the Natural Heritage database. Your project may require additional review or permits; for information regarding other permits that may be required under state law for regulated areas or activities (e.g., regulated wetlands), please contact the NYS DEC Region 3 Office, Division of Environmental Permits, at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Nicholas Conrad Information Resources Coordinator 1106 New York Natural Heritage Program

APPENDIX 5

"LEED for Homes Mid-Rise Pilot Simplified Project Checklist" and "1133 Westchester Ave LEED Sustainability Narrative" by Steven Winter Associates, Inc., dated December 10, 2018

LEED for Homes Mid-rise Pilot Simplified Project Checklist

for Homes Builder Name: NRP Holdings, LLC Project Team Leader (if different): Cheryl Steigerwald, NRP, NRP Holdings, LLC Home Address (Street/City/State): 1133 Westchester Ave, White Plains, New York

Project Description: Adjusted Certification Thresholds Building type: Mid-rise multi-family # of stories: 5 Certified: 41.5 Gold: 71.5

# of units: 303 Avg. Home Size Adjustment: -3.5 Silver: 56.5 Platinum: 86.5

Project Point Total Final Credit Category Total Points Prelim: 45 + 12 maybe pts Final: 19 ID: 3 SS: 8 EA:3 EQ: 3 Certification Level LL: 2 WE: 0 MR:0 AE: 0 Prelim: Certified Final: Not Certified Minimum Point Thresholds Not Met for Final Rating

45 12 19 date last updated : Max Project Points last updated by : Pts Preliminary Final Innovation and Design Process (ID) (No Minimum Points Required) Max Y/Pts Maybe No Y/Pts 1. Integrated Project Planning 1.1 Preliminary Rating Prereq Y Y 1.2 Energy Expertise for MID-RISE Prereq Y Y 1.3 Professional Credentialed with Respect to LEED for Homes 1 00N0 1.4 Design Charrette 1 10 0 1.5 Building Orientation for Solar Design 1 00N0 1.6 Trades Training for MID-RISE 1 1 0 1 2. Durability Management 2.1 Durability Planning Prereq Y Process 2.2 Durability Management Prereq Y 2.3 Third-Party Durability Management Verification 3 3 0 N 0 3.Innovative or Regional  3.1 Innovation #1 Pilot Credit: Affordability 1 10 1 Design  3.2 Innovation #2 Pilot Credit: Street Network 1 10 1  3.3 Innovation #3 1 01 0  3.4 Innovation #4 1 00N0 Sub-Total for ID Category: 11 71 3 Location and Linkages (LL) (No Minimum Points Required) OR Max Y/Pts Maybe No Y/Pts 1. LEED ND 1 LEED for Neighborhood Development LL2-6 10 0 0 N 0 2. Site Selection  2 Site Selection 2 0 0 N 0 3. Preferred Locations 3.1 Edge Development 1 10 1 3.2 Infill LL 3.1 2 00N0 3.3 Brownfield Redevelopment for MID-RISE 1 0 0 N 0 4. Infrastructure 4 Existing Infrastructure 1 1 0 1 5. Community Resources/ 5.1 Basic Community Resources for MID-RISE 1 00N0 Transit 5.2 Extensive Community Resources for MID-RISE LL 5.1, 5.3 2 00N0 5.3 Outstanding Community Resources for MID-RISE LL 5.1, 5.2 3 0 0 N 0 6. Access to Open Space 6 Access to Open Space 1 00N0 Sub-Total for LL Category: 10 20 2 Sustainable Sites (SS) (Minimum of 5 SS Points Required) OR Max Y/Pts Maybe No Y/Pts 1. Site Stewardship 1.1 Erosion Controls During Construction Prerequisite Y 1.2 Minimize Disturbed Area of Site for MID-RISE 1 0 0 N 0 2. Landscaping  2.1 No Invasive Plants Prerequisite Y  2.2 Basic Landscape Design 1 10 0  2.3 Limit Conventional Turf for MID-RISE SS 2.4 2 20 2  2.4 Drought Tolerant Plants for MID-RISE SS 2.4 1 10 1  2.5 Reduce Overall Irrigation Demand by at Least 20% for MID-RISE 3 0N0 0 3. Local Heat Island Effects  3.1 Reduce Site Heat Island Effects for MID-RISE 1 00N  3.2 Reduce Roof Heat Island Effects for MID-RISE 1 1 0 1 4. Surface Water  4.1 Permeable Lot for MID-RISE 2 01 0 Management 4.2 Permanent Erosion Controls 1 00N0  4.3 Stormwater Quality Control for MID-RISE 2 2 0 0 5. Nontoxic Pest Control 5 Pest Control Alternatives 2 2 2 6. Compact Development 6.1 Moderate Density for MID-RISE 2 0 0 N 0 6.2 High Density for MID-RISE SS 6.1, 6.3 3 00N0 6.3 Very High Density for MID-RISE SS 6.1, 6.2 4 00N0 7. Alternative Transportation 7.1 Public Transit for MID-RISE 2 2 0 2 7.2 Bicycle Storage for MID-RISE 1 0 0 N 0 7.3 Parking Capacity/Low-Emitting Vehicles for MID-RISE 1 0 1 0 Sub-Total for SS Category: 22 11 2 8

U.S. Green Building Council Page 1 of 2 January 1, 2011 LEED for Homes Mid-rise Pilot Simplified Project Checklist (continued) Max Project Points Pts Preliminary Final Water Efficiency (WE) (Minimum of 3 WE Points Required) OR Max Y/Pts Maybe No Y/Pts 1. Water Reuse  1 Water Reuse for MID-RISE 5 0N0 0 2. Irrigation System  2.1 High Efficiency Irrigation System for MID-RISE WE 2.2 2 00N0  2.2 Reduce Overall Irrigation Demand by at Least 45% for MID-RISE 2 0 0 0 3. Indoor Water Use 3.1 High-Efficiency Fixtures and Fittings 3 10 0 3.2 Very High Efficiency Fixtures and Fittings 6 40 0 3.3 Water Efficient Appliances for MID-RISE 2 20 0 Sub-Total for WE Category: 15 70 0 Energy and Atmosphere (EA) (Minimum of 0 EA Points Required) OR Max Y/Pts Maybe No Y/Pts 1. Optimize Energy Performance 1.1 Minimum Energy Performance for MID-RISE Prereq Y 1.2 Testing and Verification for MID-RISE Prereq Y 1.3 Optimize Energy Performance for MID-RISE 34 3 2 3 7. Water Heating  7.1 Efficient Hot Water Distribution 2 00N0 7.2 Pipe Insulation 1 1 0 0 11. Residential Refrigerant 11.1 Refrigerant Charge Test Prereq Y Management 11.2 Appropriate HVAC Refrigerants 1 10 0 Sub-Total for EA Category: 38 52 3 Materials and Resources (MR) (Minimum of 2 MR Points Required) OR Max Y/Pts Maybe No Y/Pts 1. Material-Efficient Framing 1.1 Framing Order Waste Factor Limit Prereq Y Y 1.2 Detailed Framing Documents MR 1.5 1 00N0 1.3 Detailed Cut List and Lumber Order MR 1.5 1 00N0 1.4 Framing Efficiencies MR 1.5 3 11 0 1.5 Off-site Fabrication 4 0 0N0 2. Environmentally Preferable  2.1 FSC Certified Tropical Wood Prereq Y Y Products  2.2 Environmentally Preferable Products 8 3 1 0 3. Waste Management 3.1 Construction Waste Management Planning Prereq Y Y 3.2 Construction Waste Reduction 3 21 0 Sub-Total for MR Category: 16 63 0 Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) (Minimum of 6 EQ Points Required) OR Max Y/Pts Maybe No Y/Pts 2. Combustion Venting 2 Basic Combustion Venting Measures Prereq Y 3. Moisture Control 3 Moisture Load Control 1 0 0 N 0 4. Outdoor Air Ventilation  4.1 Basic Outdoor Air Ventilation for MID-RISE Prereq Y 4.2 Enhanced Outdoor Air Ventilation for MID-RISE 2 00N0 4.3 Third-Party Performance Testing for MID-RISE 1 0 0 N 0 5. Local Exhaust  5.1 Basic Local Exhaust Prerequisite 5.2 Enhanced Local Exhaust 1 10 0 5.3 Third-Party Performance Testing 1 0 1 0 6. Distribution of Space  6.1 Room-by-Room Load Calculations Prereq Y Heating and Cooling 6.2 Return Air Flow / Room by Room Controls 1 00N0 6.3 Third-Party Performance Test / Multiple Zones 2 0 2 0 7. Air Filtering 7.1 Good Filters Prereq Y 7.2 Better Filters EQ 7.3 1 00N0 7.3 Best Filters 2 0N0 0 8. Contaminant Control  8.1 Indoor Contaminant Control during Construction 1 01 0 8.2 Indoor Contaminant Control for MID-RISE 2 10 0  8.3 Preoccupancy Flush 1 0N0 0 9. Radon Protection  9.1 Radon-Resistant Construction in High-Risk Areas Prereq Y N/A  9.2 Radon-Resistant Construction in Moderate-Risk Areas 1 0N0 0 10. Garage Pollutant Protection 10.1 No HVAC in Garage for MID-RISE Prereq Y Y 10.2 Minimize Pollutants from Garage for MID-RISE EQ 10.3 2 00N0 10.3 Detached Garage or No Garage for MID-RISE 3 30N3 11. ETS Control 11 Environnmental Tobacco Smoke Reduction for MID-RISE 1 10 0 12. Compartmentalization 12.1 Compartmentalization of Units Prereq Y of Units 12.2 Enhanced Compartmentalization of Units 1 00N0 Sub-Total for EQ Category: 21 64 3 Awareness and Education (AE) (Minimum of 0 AE Points Required) Max Y/Pts Maybe No Y/Pts 1. Education of the  1.1 Basic Operations Training Prereq Y Homeowner or Tenant  1.2 Enhanced Training 1 00N0 1.3 Public Awareness 1 0N0 0 2. Education of Building Manager  2 Education of Building Manager 1 10 0

Sub-Total for AE Category: 3 10 0

U.S. Green Building Council Page 2 of 2 January 1, 2011

December 10, 2018

1133 WESTCHESTER AVE LEED SUSTAINABILITY NARRATIVE

PROJECT OVERVIEW

1133 Westchester Avenue Apartments, located in White Plains, NY, is a new multi building project containing a total of 303 residential units with shared amenity space and parking. Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA), the LEED consultant on the project, has conducted a preliminary feasibility analysis to ensure compliance under the United States Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes Multifamily Midrise program. It is SWA’s understanding that the City of White Plains requires that projects implement green features and strive to achieve LEED standards. Based on the October 25, 2018 SD set, with supplemental documentation and follow up design meetings, the project is currently being designed to meet a certification level of LEED Certified under the LEED for Homes Multifamily Mid-rise v2010 program. The project is on track to meet all prerequisites and has targeted 45 points. The adjusted Certified Level threshold for LEED for Homes Multifamily Midrise v2008 is 41.5 points. The following narrative describes the prerequisites and credits that the team is currently pursuing.

CHECKLIST SUMMARY

LEED for Homes Multifamily Mid-Rise 2010 Checklist Innovation & Design 7 points Location & Linkages 2 points Sustainable Sites 11 points Water Efficiency 7 points Energy & Atmosphere 5 points Materials & Resources 6 points Indoor Environmental Quality 6 points Awareness & Education 1 point

TOTAL 45 points TOTAL NEEDED 41.5 points - COMPLIANT

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SUSTAINABILITY NARRATIVE Innovation & Design (ID) – 7 points ID 1.1 Preliminary Rating (prerequisite) • The project team has conducted a preliminary planning meeting and has targeted LEED ‘Certified’ level certification. Accountability for each credit and its associated tasks has been assigned.

ID 1.2 Energy Expertise for Mid-rise (prerequisite) • Steven Winter Associates, Inc. and RW Sullivan will provide the required energy expertise: both firms have experience with mid-rise energy systems, mechanical equipment, envelope upgrades, and energy modeling.

ID 1.4 Design Charrette (1 point) • The project team has conducted one of two half day integrated design workshops which included the architect, green rater, MEP engineer, contractor and owner.

ID 1.6 Trades Training (1 point) • During early Construction, SWA will provide a trades training with the HVAC installer, plumber, insulator, framer, drywall, and insulator to ensure the subcontractors understand their roles in meeting all LEED prerequisites and targeted credits.

ID 2.1 Quality Management for Durability (prerequisite) • Prior to construction the project team will complete the Durability Risk Evaluation Form to identify all moderate to high risk durability issues and develop a Durability Inspection Checklist to respond to these issues.

ID 2.2 Durability Management (prerequisite) • During construction, the Builder will have a quality management process in place to inspect, verify, and checks off each measure listed in the Durability Inspection Checklist. This task is ongoing throughout construction.

ID 2.3 Third-Party Durability Management Verification (3 points) • SWA will inspect and verify each measure listed on the Durability Inspection Checklist.

ID 3.1 – ID 3.4 Innovative or Regional Design (2 points) • Utilizing USGBC’s Pilot Credit library, the team has targeted the following ID points: o Affordability - 10% of units will be affordable and priced up to 80% of AMI

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Location and Linkages (LL) – 2 points LL 3.2 Edge Development (1 point) • The site is located on a lot with at least 25% of the perimeter border existing development).

LL 4 Existing Infrastructure (1 point) • The site is located within ½ mile of existing water and sewer lines.

Sustainable Sites (SS) – 11 points SS 1.1 Erosion Controls During Construction (prerequisite) • The Civil Engineer (JMC) has designed and planned erosion control measures that were implemented prior to construction. These measures include (where appropriate): o Stockpiled and protected disturbed topsoil from erosion. o Controlled the path and velocity of runoff with silt fencing. o Protected sewer inlets, streams, and lakes with straw bales and silt fencing. o Provided swales to divert surface water from hillsides. o Used tiers, erosion blankets and compost blankets on sloped areas

SS 2.1 No Invasive Plants (prerequisite) • The Landscape Architect (Lee & Associates, Inc.) has specified that no invasive plants will be installed on the site.

SS 2.2 Basic Landscape Design (1 point) • The Landscape Architect has included these measures in the design: o All turf is drought-tolerant. o No turf is planted in densely shaded areas. o No turf is planted on slopes of 25% or greater o Mulch or soil amendments are added as appropriate. o All compacted soil (from construction vehicles) was filled to 6” deep

SS 2.3 Limit Conventional Turf (2 points) • Turf planting will be limited to less than 20% of the total landscaped lot areas. The remainder is mulched beds and/or natural ground cover plants.

SS 2.4 Drought Tolerant Plants (1 point) • The Landscape Architect has specified at least 90% of total plants as drought tolerant

SS 3.2 Reduce Roof Heat Island Effects for MID-RISE (1 point) • To reduce heat island effect on the site, the project team will specify the installation of high © Ste albedo materials that covers at least 75% of the roof area. The TPO/EPDM material will have an SRI of at least 78. 201 Inc. Associates, Winter ven

SS 4.3 Stormwater Quality Control for MID-RISE (2 points) • JMC (Civil Engineer) has developed a Stormwater management plan. This plan will capture the run-off of 90% of the average annual rainfall via underground detention and retention chambers that remove at least 80% of the average annual post development total suspended solids.

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SS 5 Pest Control Alternatives (2 points) • The project team has specified that the building design will include the following measures for pest control: o Exterior wood 12” above soil o External cracks and joints sealed with caulking, and pest-proof screens installed on permanent openings o No wood-to-concrete connections, or connections separated with dividers o Solid concrete foundation walls or pest-proof masonry wall design

SS 7.1 Public Transit for MID-RISE (2 points) • SWA has verified that the project site is within ½ mile of multiple bus lines that provide a combined 60+ rides per weekday.

Water Efficiency (WE) – 7 points

WE 3.1 High Efficiency Fixtures and Fittings (1 point) • Specified toilets are 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf), less than the 1.30 gpf requirement for the credit.

WE 3.2 Very High Efficiency Fixtures and Fittings (4 points) • The project team has specified lavatory faucets to have a flow rate of less than or equal to 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm) and showers will have less than or equal to 1.75 gpm.

WE 3.3 Appliances (2 points) • ENERGY STAR dishwashers and clothes washers have been specified for the project.

Energy and Atmosphere (EA) – 5 points

EA 1.1 Performance of ENERGY STAR for MID-RISE (prerequisite) LEED v2010 for Midrise requires that the project meet a minimum of 15% savings against ASHRAE 90.1 2007. Due to the stringent requirements of New York State Energy Code, the project will use a 90.1 2010 baseline. RW Sullivan (MEP) has completed a preliminary energy model, which shows compliance.

EA 1.2 Testing and Verification for MID-RISE (prerequisite) • The project will meet the EA1 Alternative Compliance Path as verified by SWA’s Green Raters. Green Rater testing and inspection includes verifying the Thermal Enclosure Checklist as well as Commissioning of central systems, duct tightness testing, blower door testing, exhaust fan flow rates, and pressure differentials between rooms.

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EA 11.1 Refrigerant charge test (prerequisite) • The HVAC Installer will provide verification that the air conditioning system has the proper refrigerant charge.

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EA 11.2 Pipe Insulation (1 point) • The MEP will specify R4 pipe insulation for all DHW pipes.

EA 11.2 Appropriate HVAC Refrigerants (1 point) • The MEP will specify mechanical systems with non-HCFC refrigerant R410A

Materials & Resources – 6 points

MR 1.1 Framing Order Waste Factor Limit (prerequisite) • The Builder will document that the framing order waste factor is not more than 10%.

MR 1.1 Efficient Framing Measures (1 point) • The project will utilize open web floor trusses

MR 2.1 FSC-Certified Tropical Wood (prerequisite) • The project will use no tropical hardwoods unless the products are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, including Luan which is commonly found in cabinets and flooring under-layment.

MR 2.2 Environmentally Preferable Products (3 points) • The project will use building materials that meet one or more of the criteria below. Except as noted, a material must make up 90% of the component by weight or volume. A single component that meets each criterion (i.e., environmentally preferable, low emissions, and local sourcing) can earn points for each. Recycled content products must contain at least 25% postconsumer recycled content (unless otherwise noted) or half that rate of postindustrial (pre- consumer) recycled content. Local production means products that were extracted, processed, and manufactured within 500 miles of the home: o All foundation aggregate used on the project is harvested within 500 miles of the building site o The cement for foundations is produced within 500 miles of the site. o Architectural paints, coatings, and primers applied to interior walls and ceilings to have a VOC content 50g/L for flats and 150 g/L for non-flats AND anticorrosive and antirust paints applied to interior ferrous metal substrates to have a VOC content 250 g/L AND clear wood finishes to have a VOC content 350g/L for varnish and 550 g/L for lacquer AND floor coatings to have a VOC content of 100 g/L AND sealers to have a VOC content of 250g/L for waterproofing and 275 g/L for sanding and 200 g/L for all other sealers AND shellacs to have a VOC content of 730 g/L for clear and 550g/L for

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MR 3.1 Construction Waste Management Planning (prerequisite) • The project planned to divert waste generated on the construction site from landfills and/or incinerators by confirming the percentage the waste hauler is recycling and/or reusing.

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MR 3.2 Construction Waste Reduction (2 points) • The project plans to divert a minimum of 75% of the total materials taken off the construction site from landfills and incinerators. The percentage is calculated using either weight or volume. Land clearing and demolition waste is not counted in these calculations. Waste tipping receipts will be collected.

Indoor Environmental Quality – 6 points

EQ 2.1 Basic Combustion Venting Measures (prerequisite) • The project will meet all the measures for indoor air quality regarding combustion equipment including no unvented combustion appliances, carbon monoxide (CO) are installed on each floor of each unit, fireplaces will be vented and installed with sealed glass, and space and water heating equipment that involves combustion is designed and installed with closed combustion.

EQ 4.1 Basic Outdoor Air Ventilation for MID-RISE (prerequisite) • The whole building ventilation system installed will comply with ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2007 via ducted outdoor air (OA) to the units’ air handlers. The MEP will review the requirements of ASHRAE 62.1-2007 sections 4 and 7 and verify compliance of the residential-associated common spaces.

EQ 5.1 Basic Local Exhaust for MID-RISE (prerequisite) • Local exhaust systems in all bathrooms and the kitchens meet the requirements of Section 5 of ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2007. All fans and ducts are installed to the requirements of Section 7 of ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2007 Air will be exhausted directly outdoors and not to attics and interstitial spaces. Bathroom exhaust fans will be ENERGY STAR rated and run continuously between 30-35cfm and kitchen fans will be rated at minimum of 100 cfm and run intermittently. Common bathrooms and kitchens will meet ASHRAE 62.1 2007 Standard.

EQ 5.1 Enhanced Exhaust (1 point) • The MEP will specify the bathroom fan to run continuously

EQ 6.1 Room-by-Room Load Calculations (prerequisite) • The heating system will be designed using ACCA Manual J and D in a room-by-room analysis to ensure proper distribution and sizing.

EQ 7.1 Good Filters (prerequisite) • The HVAC installer will Install air filters with a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) 8 and ensure air handlers can maintain adequate pressure and flow. Air filter housings will be airtight to prevent bypass or leakage.

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EQ 10.1 No HVAC in Garage (prerequisite) • There is no garage planned for the project

EQ 10.3 No Garage for MID-RISE (3 points) • The project is automatically awarded 3 points for no garage

EQ 11 Environmental Tobacco Smoke Reduction for MID-RISE (1 point) 8

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• No smoking will be allowed in the buildings and a no smoking clause will be included in the lease agreement.

EQ 12 .1 Compartmentalization of Units (prerequisite) • SWA will test, inspect and verify that all walls, chases, doors and windows are air-sealed and/or weather-stripped. Compartmentalization tests verify a maximum leakage of 0.30 CFM50 per square foot of enclosure.

Awareness & Education – 1 point

AE 1.1 Basic Operations Training • The team will provide a Tenant Manual with an explanation of the green features of the building and instructions on how to clean and care of green building features in an environmentally responsible manner. Management staff will offer a minimum one-hour walk-through with the tenants featuring identification of all green features and instructions on how to best operate and maintain these features for maximum benefits.

AE 2 Education of the Building Manager • The team will provide an O&M Manual with an explanation of the green features of the building and instructions on how to clean and care of green building features in an environmentally responsible manner. Staff will offer a minimum one-hour walk-through with on-site management featuring identification of all green features and instructions on how to best operate and maintain these features for maximum benefits.

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LEED® GREEN RATER

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