ENB Region 2 Completed Applications 04/28/2004

The applicant proposes to reinforce an existing boulder and concrete revetment by removing  concrete and brick and adding 250 tons of new armor stone. The project also includes salt marsh  creation in a cove between an existing pier and the western shore of the park. A small jetty to protect the new salt marsh plantings will be constructed. The applicant proposes to expand a small sand beach along the park's eastern cove by relocating the shoreline landward 40-50 feet. A boat launch west of the Tiffany Street Pier will be constructed. The upland areas of the park will be planted and capped with 2 feet of clean fill to protect public from the contaminated soil in accordance with NYSDEC  Record of Decision - Barretto Point Site - No. B-00032-2. The project site is located at Barretto Point Park on the southeast side of Viele Avenue between Tiffany and Barretto Streets, Bronx.

The applicant proposes to cut Phragmites stems close to the ground and then excavate two parallel 6 inch by 6 inch trenches, parallel to the pond and above the water line to expose Phragmites rhizomes. Application of a 100% solution of Rodeo will be injected into the rhizomes every five feet by a certified pesticide applicator. There will be 9 treatment areas in all. The areas will be replanted. Project location is NYSDEC Freshwater Wetland JA-3 Baisley Pond in Baisley Pond Park, Queens County.

The Department has prepared a draft permit and has made a tentative determination to approve this application. The existing facility maintains three dual-fuel (natural gas and #2 fuel oil) boilers, a gasoline dispensing site, graphic arts print shop and exempt and trivial activity sources. The applicant is accepting a NOx emissions cap in accordance with 6NYCRR 201-7.2 to avoid applicability of Title V requirements. Persons wishing to inspect the subject files, including the application with all relevant supporting materials, the draft permit, and all other materials available to the DEC that are relevant to this permitting decision should contact the DEC representative listed below. It is recommended that an appointment be made to confirm the availability of the subject files. A public hearing under 6NYCRR 621.7(c) may be held if a significant degree of public interest exists.

As part of the New York City Department of Environmental Protections's Bluebelt System, the   applicant proposes the following four BMP's (Best Management Practices) in the Jack's Pond watershed; 1 - NYSDEC regulated Class II Freshwater Wetland AR 8 (Jack's Pond) is proposed for use as an extended detention wetland to provide flood control and enhance water quality. The proposed BMP consists of a five foot wide, seven foot long one foot deep box near an existing deteriorated outlet to control water surface fluctuations. A vegetated berm will be constructed at the existing outlet along with a stone-faced wall to prevent breaches. Fill material will be removed from the north side of the pond and the area will be restored as marsh. 2 - A stilling chamber will be constructed under Clovis Road to provide velocity attenuation for the storm sewer draining into the pond. The chamber will also intercept sediment and other debris prior to entering the pond. 3 - A new culvert is proposed to improve storm water flow under Hillside Terrace and a forebay will be created to prevent to culvert from clogging and to intercept sediment. Work also involves construction of a stabilized outlet at the downstream end the culvert. 4 - A new culvert is proposed for Cleveland Avenue to improve storm water conveyance with a stabilized inlet at the end of the culvert and and a forebay at the upstream end to prevent  clogging of the culvert and to intercept sediment. The Jack's Pond Watershed is bounded by Amboy Road, Lindenwood Road, Midland Road and Grandview Terrace.

As part of the New York City Department of Environmental Protections's Bluebelt System, the   applicant proposes the following two BMP's (Best Management Practices) in the South Shore Golf Course Watershed which contains a portion of NYSDEC regulated Class I Freshwater Wetland AR 10 (Lemon Creek); 1 - On the west side of the Golf Course at the east end of Morris Avenue a .05 acre forebay and pocket wetland will be created to attenuate storm flows and reduce erosion. 2 - On the west side of the Golf Course at the east end of Pond Street a .4 acre forebay and pocket wetland will be created to attenuate storm flows. The South Shore Golf Course Watershed is bounded by the Arthur Kill, Huguenot Avenue, West Castor Place and Alverson and Rossville Avenues.   

The applicant proposes the maintenance and upgrade of an existing storm sewer outlet / sediment basin that feeds Islington Pond. The project site is located within NYSDEC regulated Class I Freshwater Wetland AR 38 (Islington Woods). The purpose of the project is to improve water quality by providing an area for sediment to collect prior to entering the pond. Approximately 275 cubic yards of sediment will be excavated and 10 cubic yards of fill will be placed including 25 cubic yards of field stone. The pond will be protected during construction with a temporary sediment basin and sandbag wall. The project site is located