New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

10/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/15/2025 12:44

Town of Esopus - Church Stewardship Inc Property

Notice of Complete Application

Applicant:

Church Stewardship Inc
101 Woodcrest Dr
RIFTON, NY 12471

Facility:

Church Stewardship Inc Property
923 Cow Hough Rd
NEW PALTZ, NY 12561

Application ID:

3-5122-00235/00001

Permit(s) Applied for:

Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands

Project is Located:

ESOPUS, ULSTER COUNTY

Project Description:

The applicant proposes disturbance to the 100-foot Adjacent Area of a NYS Regulated Freshwater Wetland associated with the construction of a three-bedroom home and a private on-site septic system.

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:

Cultural resource lists and maps have been checked. The proposed activity is not in an area of identified archaeological sensitivity, and no known registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified or documented for the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.

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 Oct 30, 2025.

Primary Contact

Frank J Benedetto III
NYSDEC Region 3 Headquarters
21 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, 12561

Phone: (845) 256-3054
[email protected]
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