ADOPTION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH RFESPECT TO LANDOWNER REQUEST TO INCLUDE THEIR PROPERTY WITHIN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT 21

ENVIRONMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2026130 RE: ADOPTION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH RESPECT TO LANDOWNER REQUESTS TO INCLUDE THEIR PROPERTY WITHIN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT 21 Legislators VALDÉS SMITH, MUNN, ARNOFF, BRENDLI, GILES, HOUSE, KAUL, KEARNEY, LAWLER, REDL, RHODES and WINSBY offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, this Legislature is considering Landowner requests to include their property within Dutchess County Agricultural District 21, in accordance with Agricultural and Markets Law Section 303-b and the recommendations of the Dutchess County Agricultural and Farmland and Protection Board (AFPB), and WHEREAS, approval of modifications constitutes an action subject to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and WHEREAS, the Dutchess County Legislature has attached a Short Environmental Assessment Form, which concludes that the program constitutes: (1) an Unlisted Action pursuant to Article VIII of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and part 617 of the NYCRR (SEQRA); and (2) that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Legislature in adopting this Resolution is to adopt and confirm those findings, and WHEREAS, a true copy of the Short Environmental Assessment Form and the Negative Declaration reflecting the finding that the action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts are attached hereto and made a part hereof, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Dutchess County Legislature hereby adopts the Short Environmental Assessment Form and Negative Declaration regarding modification of Agricultural District 21, as recommended by the AFPB, and confirms it will ARe hoveny significant adverse environmental impacts. Susan Jerino SUSAN J. SERINO STATE OF NEW YORK ss: COUNTY EXECUTIVE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS This is to certif that 1, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the Count of Dutches, hare co Dale: AS all 202 girl Resolution not on file in the office of said Clerk, and which tas adopted by said Legislature on the 10th dar of August 2026, ard the same a true and correct transcript of said original Resolution and the whole thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set mr hand and seal of said Legislature this 11th day of STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM FOR AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS UNLISTED ACTIONS ONLY Please indicate lead agency status by checking the appropriate box below: The proposed action is within the scope of a cooperative agreement between the undersigned County Legislative Body (“CLB”) and the Department of Agriculture and Markets (“Department”), the only other agency required to undertake an action in this case. Therefore, the undersigned CLB will serve as lead agency for the proposed action to ensure compliance with the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and is undertaking a coordinated review of the proposed action with the Department pursuant to 6 NYCRR §617.6(b)(3). The proposed action is not within the scope of a cooperative agreement between an applicable CLB and the Department. The agency that will serve as Lead Agency is the undersigned CLB, and is undertaking a coordinated review of the proposed action with the Department pursuant to 6 NYCRR §617.6(b)(3). Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information Dutchess 1. The proposed action is located in the County of________________________________ and the Town(s) of . ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. The agency responsible for preparing this Short Environmental Assessment Form and determining Dutchess environmental significance is the CLB of __________________________ County. 3. The name, address, and e-mail address for the Clerk of the above named CLB is: Julie Shiroishi, Clerk Dutchess County Legislature 22 Market Street, 6th Floor Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 [email protected] . 4. Does the proposed action only involve the modification, consolidation or termination of a county-adopted, State-certified agricultural district by the CLB pursuant to Agriculture and Markets Law (AML) §§303-a, 303-b or 303-c? Yes No If Yes, attach a narrative description (including a location map) of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that may be affected in the County. If No, this form should not be used to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the proposed action. 5. Is this an action proposed to modify an existing agricultural district? Yes No 195,426If Yes, total number of acres comprising the agricultural district as it exists prior to modification: _________ acres. Short Environmental Assessment Form New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets 6. If this proposed action involves a modification, will such modification result in a change in the size of the agricultural district? Yes No 216.2 • If yes, how many acres are involved in the change? ____________ acres • Does this represent an increase or a decrease? 7. Check all present land uses that occur on, adjoining, and near the proposed action? Residential Industrial Commercial Agriculture Park/Forest/Open Space Other If Other, please describe: 8. Information on Coastal Resources. Is the action located within, or have a significant effect on: • A Coastal Area, or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? Yes No • A Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? Yes No • A community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? Yes No If Yes, please identify the affected community or communities: ________________________________ 9. Information on Local Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plans • Is the action compatible with the County’s Agricultural & Farmland Protection Plan? Yes No 5/22/15 If Yes, date of Plan approval: ____________________ If Yes, please cite the applicable language: Since the adoption of the Plan, we have offered several educational opportunities about the differences between the Agricultural Districts Program and Agricultural Value Assessment. In addition, we have audited communities for their farm friendliness and offered improvements to zoning that could further the agricultural industry. Ensuring that our agriculturally viable land is included in these districts will ensure its future usage for agriculture. 10. Comments from Municipalities within the County • Did the CLB receive any comments from municipalities about the addition or removal of land from the agricultural district? Yes No If Yes, please briefly summarize the comments: The Town wrote in support of the Three Sprouts application. 11. Attach any additional information as may be needed to clarify the proposed action. I AFFIRM AND CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Name of Person Eoin Wrafter 6/7/2026 Authorized to Sign: ______________________________________________ Date: _______________ Signature: ______________________________________ Title: Commissioner, Planning & Development _____________________________ SEAF NYSDAM ver. 9/28/2020 Page 2 of 4 Short Environmental Assessment Form New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Part 2: Impact Assessment Part 2 is to be completed by the County Legislative Body (“CLB”) as Lead Agency. Answer all of the following questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part 1 and other materials submitted to the CLB for the proposed modification, consolidation or termination of a county-adopted, State- certified agricultural district or otherwise available to the reviewer. In providing responses to each of the questions, the reviewer should keep in mind that the action proposed is the modification, consolidation or termination of an agricultural district(s) The action is not the land use or activity which will, or may, take place in the district(s). For example, it is not appropriate to consider the effects of management actions that may be taken by individual operators in conducting farming. Agricultural farm management practices, including construction, maintenance and repair of farm buildings, and land use changes consistent with generally accepted principles of farming are listed as Type II actions in 6 NYCRR §617.5(c)(3), and these actions have been determined not to have a significant impact on the environment. None to small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations? 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and fail to incorporate reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: a. public / private water supplies? b. public / private wastewater treatment utilities? 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? SEAF NYSDAM ver. 9/28/2020 Page 3 of 4 Short Environmental Assessment Form New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Part 3: Determination of Significance For every question in Part 2 that was answered "moderate to large impact may occur," or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3. Part 3 should, in sufficient detail, identify the impact, including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant. Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting, probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility, geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short term, long-term and cumulative impacts. eck this box if you have determined, based on the information and analysis above, and any supporting documentatio and a promena mad salmon is reure potentialy large or significant adverse impa. that the propose au have not rest any in the informers and annenis love, and any supporting documentation, County of Dutchess 6/7/2026 Name of Lead Agency Yvette Valdés Smith Chairmen, County Legislature Print or Type Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency Jest Kilde Santon, Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) SEAF NYSDAM ver. 9/28/2020 Page 4 of 4 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW SHORT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FORM FOR AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS Question 4 Narrative: The Dutchess County Legislature intends to modify Dutchess County Agricultural District 21 through the addition of 11 parcels or 216.2 acres, resulting in a new Agricultural District acreage of 196,161. There are no significant adverse environmental impacts on environmental resources due to the proposed modifications to Agricultural District 21. Environment Committee Roll Call District Name Yes No District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith* X District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins* X District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn* X District 3 - LaGrange Polasek* X District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger* X District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl X District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah X District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul (C) X District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles X District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby (VC) ABSENT District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell X District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander X 11 Present: ____ 1 Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 11 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ______ 2026130 ADOPTION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH RESPECT TO LANDOWNER REQUESTS TO INCLUDE THEIR PROPERTY WITHIN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT 21 Roll Call Sheets District Last Name YES NO District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn District 3 - LaGrange Polasek District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Arnoff District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby District 15 - Wappinger Faust District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison District 24 - Dover and Pawling House District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander X X X X X X X X X X X X ABSENT X X X X X X ABSENT X X X X X 23 Present: ____ 2 Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 23 0 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ____ CONSENT AGENDA: RESOLUTIONS 2026123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 132, 133, 135, 137