ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Applicant:
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
1 LOMB MEMORIAL DR
ROCHESTER, NY 14623- Facility:
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
1 LOMB MEMORIAL DR
HENRIETTA, NY 14623- Application ID:
- 8-2632-00056/00039
- Permit(s) Applied for:
- Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands
- Project is Located:
- HENRIETTA, MONROE COUNTY
- Project Description:
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is proposing a four story approximately 36,000 square foot expansion of Max Lowenthal Hall. A portion of the project is within the 100-foot adjacent area of State Regulated Freshwater Wetland BR-5. The proposed expansion will temporarily disturb 0.086 acres and permanently disturb 0.169 acres of the wetland adjacent area. The proposed project will avoid direct impacts to the wetland. Appropriate soil and erosion control measures and best management practices will be installed and utilized.
- Availability of Application Documents:
Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.
- State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination:
Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.
SEQR Lead Agency: None Designated
- State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination:
- Evaluation using a Structural-Archaeological Assessment Form or other information has concluded that the proposed activity will not impact registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures.
- Coastal Management:
- This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.
- DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)
- It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.
- Opportunity for Public Comment:
- Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than Jun 3, 2021.
Thomas Walker
NYSDEC Region 8 Headquarters
6274 E Avon-Lima Rd
Avon, New York 14414
