ENB Region 9 Completed Applications 11/22/2006

The applicant proposes the phased development of a residential subdivision consisting of up to 43 townhouses or a combination of townhouses and single family residences on 7.51 acres of land.  The total number of residences would be reduced by two (2) for each single family detached residence constructed. The project includes the taking of a supply of water in amounts estimated to average 13,760 gallons per day from groundwater via two new wells identified as Well #4 and Well #5.  Well #4 is a 130 foot deep bedrock well with a tested capacity of 63 gpm and will be used as the primary source.  Well #5 is a 165 foot deep bedrock well with a tested capacity of 19 gpm and will be used as a backup source. Maximum daily demand is estimated to be 27,520 gallons per day.  Three existing wells will be abandoned as part of the project.   Sanitary waste systems will be connected to the South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District’s sewer line, which runs through the property parallel with the Chautauqua Lake shoreline. The development also includes two boat docks and a dry hydrant into Chautauqua Lake.  Phase 1 of the development, formerly known as Falcon’s Landing, was previously constructed and consists of six (6) townhouses, of which one is currently privately owned and occupied. The development's water supply system, sewers, docks and other common facilities would be owned and maintained by a landowner's association created for the project, Grace Bay, LLC.

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Law during normal business hours at the address of the contact person.

The Department has made a tentative determination to approve this application for a new SPDES permit, #NY 0269859, for discharge to a tributary of Clear Creek. The wastewater, generated by a proposed iron removal system for the two existing on-site potable water wells, would be treated by a proposed lagoon system prior to discharge. The proposed system will serve the Collins Water District #3 facility, located on Route 39 in the Town of Collins, Erie County.

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Law during normal business hours at the address of the contact person.

The applicant proposes to stabilize approximately 120 linear feet of streambank along a protected tributary of the North Branch of Clear Creek. Rock rip rap will be placed along both sides of the streambank downstream of an existing utility pipeline.  The project is located northeast of the intersection of Sisson Highway and Genesee Road.

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Law during normal business hours at the address of the contact person.