ENB Region 2 Completed Applications 11/24/2004

The Department has made a tentative determination to approve this application for modification of an existing SPDES permit for a discharge of up to 2.6 million gallons per day of treated groundwater into Alley Creek (Class I) from a treatment system consisting of a settling tank at the site in Alley Pond Park where the applicant is constructing a Combined Sewage Overflow storage tank and an outfall. The modifications include the addition of an additional discharge point from an existing storm outfall (TI-655) and revised monitoring locations to reflect proposed operations.  In addition, all other pages of the permit have been modified to reflect current DEC standards.  A draft permit is available for inspection and comment at the regional office.

The applicant proposes to construct a 41.5 foot by 85.5 foot two-story commercial building including lot subdivision within the adjacent area on NYSDEC regulated Tidal Wetlands. The applicant has requested a variance from the developmental restriction contained in 6NYCRR Part 661.6 (1)&(4) - Tidal Wetlands Land Use Regulation for setback requirements and impervious surface coverage  The project site, which is currently paved, is located at 157-41 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach.