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Do not approve the proposed zoning change and proposed amendment.  

Have the applicant consider alternate project locations outside the Aquifer Protection   Overlay District.
If the applicant requests that the Planning Board further consider the proposed zoning change and proposed amendment after project denial, require the applicant to take the “hard look” contemplated in SEQRA Type l actions and require preparation of a full EIS, complete with scoping and public review.
Zoning changes affecting 25 or more acres are Type l actions that may have a significant adverse impact on the environment. The proposed zoning change would affect more than 7,000 acres. Potential project related zoning changes and amendments to the large Aquifer Protection Overlay District should be considered within the broad scope of the entire potential impact area, its environmental resources, and the long-term best interest of the Town of Saugerties.  
Should project approval be given, conduct comprehensive water quality testing for all parameters listed in this report for all well/home locations depicted on Figure 5 well in advance of project construction; and  
Initiate planning to more fully protect the Beaver Kill Aquifer and its safe yield.  Strictly endorse and adhere to NYRWA recommendations and Town of Saugerties Article VI General Regulations § 245-25. “Aquifer Protection Overlay District, Section A that prohibit motor vehicle washing, cleaning, and polishing facilities, or facilities for the self- service washing of motor vehicles (e.g., car washes)”.

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