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June 15, 1999
Ref: 06494
Robert Durand,Secretary
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
100 Cambridge Street-20th Floor
Boston,MA 02202
Att: Janet Hutchins,Assistant Director,MEPA Unit
Laura Rome,MEPA Analyst
Arthur Pugsley,MEPA Analyst
Re: EOEA#11649 Riverside Park Improvement Program
Proposed Year 2000 Plan Improvements
Dear Secretary Durand:
On behalf of Riverside Park and Premier Parks Inc. (the Proponent),Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,Inc.
(VHB)respectfully submits this project update and notice of project change concerning Riverside
Park and requests that you determine within ten days in accordance with 310 CMR 11.10(6) that the
proposed Year 2000 Plan improvements constitute an insignificant change in the Riverside Park
Improvement Program and that no additional review is necessary. The Proponent,a publicly held
corporation with offices in New York City and Oklahoma City,is the world's largest regional theme
park company with 34 parks located throughout the United States,Europe,and Mexico. The
Proponent purchased Riverside Park in 1997. As described in greater detail below,the Proponent,
through its proposed Year 2000 Plan,will construct a new entrance to the park and redevelop a
previously developed area of the park currently used as a racetrack,eliminating a noisy"speedway"
racetrack and related facilities, thereby achieving net environmental benefits.The Proponent's
removal of the racetrack underscores its ongoing,planned change in the character of the park from an
event dependent facility with sporadic, unpredictable operations to a family-oriented recreational
facility with more predictable,manageable operations and greater benefits for the regional economy-
Further MEPA review of the Year 2000 Plan would not provide additional environmental benefits or
serve to further minimize or avoid damage to the environment;it would simply delay the
environmental and economic benefits of the Year 2000 Plan.
This letter will describe the proposed Year 2000 Plan improvements,the MEPA history,the
anticipated impacts and benefits of the improvements,including transportation,air quality,wetlands,
101 Walnut Street
Post Off ice Box 9151
Watertown, Massachusetts 02471-9151
617.924.1770 n FAX 617.924.2286
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www.vhb.com
Robert Durand,Secretary
Project No.: 06494
June 15,1999
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wildlife,noise,water and sewer,stormwater management,agricultural soils,hazardous materials,
historical and archaeological,and the application of the MEPA Notice of Project criteria in this
context. This letter will also address future plarming efforts contemplated by the Proponent.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED YEAR 2000 PLAN IMPROVEMENTS,ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Premier Parks purchased Riverside Park in 1997 and shortly thereafter began improving the park by
replacing amusements,antiquated rides,and increasing rider safety as well as pedestrian and
vehicular safety. In addition to many new,state of the art rides and other recreational features, the
Proponent has improved the overall appearance of the park and upgraded its operations with
significant investment in therning,landscaping,and infrastructure. The Proponent has also
dramatically improved the park's fire and life safety systems. The transportation section below
describes the pedestrian and vehicular improvements, including the new pedestrian bridge and
various roadway improvements the Proponent has undertaken solely at its cost in cooperation with
the Town of Agawam and the Massachusetts Highway Department(MassHighway).The Proponent
has obtained local approvals,as necessary and appropriate,for all of the improvements constructed
to date.
The proposed Year 2000 Plan improvements (see Attachment A)will further improve the appearance
of the park and its operational efficiency through the construction of a new entrance to the park along
Main Street/Route 159. Additionally, the Year 2000 Plan will dramatically improve approximately
7.2 acres of land along the Connecticut River through the redevelopment of the racetrack portion of
the park which currently consists of a large bituminous racetrack for stock car racing and other racing
events,an unattractive turnstile system and a large grandstand with seating for 6,000,and several
paved race pit areas. In removing the racetrack,the Proponent will be eliminating a 52-year-old
business,thereby forfeiting 125,000 in annual attendance of longstanding patrons of racetrack events.
While the Proponent hopes to replace the lost attendance by virtue of the Year 2000 Plan
improvements and achieve a net increase in attendance of 25,000, there is no certainty that the
Proponent will be able to make up the lost numbers or achieve the desired net increase. Through the
removal of the racetrack and related facilities,the Year 2000 Plan will reduce impervious arcia at the
site by approximately four acres. The proposed Year 2000 Plan improvements also will include a 185
foot steel roller coaster,a small "family" mine train ride,a car ride,two minor capacity rides,skill
games locations,a 2,500 seat open air theme show area,a 4,500 square footrestaurant,a 600 square
foot food stand, a 1,200 square foot gift shop,and new restroom facilities.
Riverside Park is an important element of the regional and local economies. In addition to its year-
round,full time staff of approximately 80 people,Riverside Park employs more than 4,500
individuals on a seasonal basis,many of whom are local high school students and senior citizens,
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with a total annual payroll of over$8 million. Since purchasing Riverside Park in 1997,the
Proponent, one of the largest taxpayers in Agawam,has paid more than$3.5 million in state and local
taxes and contributed over$40 million dollars to the local economy through purchases of goods and
services. The Year 2000 Plan will further strengthen the Park's short and long term economic
position.
The Proponent has made significant efforts to be a good citizen and a good neighbor. The Proponent
has donated more than$1 million to various charities and local groups,including$150,000 for '
scholarships for local high school students,$5,000 to the Agawam Historical Society,$5,000 to the
Agawam High School Career Center,and$10,000 to upgrade Borgatti Park located near Riverside
Park on River Road. As described below,the Proponent is also continuing to work with Agawam to
resolve longstanding area infrastructure issues.
REQUIRED PERMITS AND APPROVALS
The Proponent must secure federal,state,and local reviews,permits,and approvals to construct the
Year 2000 Plan,including a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)General
Permit for Construction and an Order of Conditions for redevelopment in Riverfront Area and flood
plain. It is our understanding from MassHighway that an indirect access permit will not be required
since the impacts of the Year 2000 Plan are below MEPA thresholds. The Year 2000 Plan will also
require site plan approval and a special permit from the Town.The Proponent does not seek
"financial assistance" in connection with the Year 2000 Plan.
MEPA HISTORY AND CHANGE PROCESS
In June, 1998, the Proponent filed an Environmental Notification Form(ENF)with the MEPA Unit in
which it described a Riverside Park Improvement Program located entirely within previously
developed areas,including the pedestrian bridge over Main Street/Route 159,improvements to
existing sanitary sewer pump station,replacement parking,and numerous other parking lot
improvements,such as the construction of a stormwater management system. In the Certificate on
the ENF,dated July 10,1998,the Secretary of Envirorunental A f fairs determined that the Riverside
Park Improvement Program did not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report and
that its impacts could be addressed in the state and local permitting processes. The Secretary
reiterated the Proponent's commitments to design and construct auxiliary turning lanes at the site
drive intersections with Route 159 and to provide police officer control during peak periods. As
described in the transportation section below, the Proponent has fulfilled these commitments.
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June 15,1999
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The Secretary also noted that the proposed location of the new parking area on the west side of Main
Street contains prime agricultural soils. The Proponent has used much of this topsoil in the
significant upgrading of the park's open space and landscaped areas. The Secretary encouraged the
Proponent to comply with the Department of Food and Agriculture's request'that the Proponent
offer excess topsoil to Agawam farmers(or donate the proceeds from its sale to the Town's farmland
protection program). To the extent that excess topsoil has become available, the Proponent has
complied with the request by offering the soil to various farmers and to the Town for use in its
recreational facilities. Furthermore,as to any future development of areas with prime agricultural
soils in connection with the Park, the Proponent intends to follow the Secretary's recommendation.
The MEPA regulations at 301 CMR 11.10 govern"material"changes in projects that have been
previously been reviewed under MEPA.1 The Secretary must consider various factors in evaluating
project changes, including expansion of a project and generation of further impacts,such as an
increase in release or emission of pollutants or contaminants during or after completion of a project.
Under 310 CMR 11-10(6) (b),a change in a Project is ordinarily insignificant if it results solely in an
increase in impacts of less than 25%of the level specified in any review threshold,provided that
cumulative impacts of the Project do not meet or exceed any review thresholds that were not
previously met or exceeded, This Notice of Project Change demonstrates below that changes in the
Riverside Improvement Program since the ENF are improvements with environmentally b�nign
and/or beneficial consequences.
Under 310 CMR 11.10(6),a project proponent may include in a Notice of Project Change an
explanation of why the Secretary should deem the changes in the project to be insignificant in terms
of its environmental consequences,with specific reference to the MEPA factors and other relevant
information. Within ten days of receiving a Notice of Project Change that includes such art
explanation, the Secretary must respond either with a request for further information or with a
determination whether the change may have significant enviroranental consequences.
THE IMPACTS OF CHANGES IN THE PREVIOUSLY REVIEWED PROJECT ARE
INSIGNIFICANT
The following sections address the impacts of the Year 2000 Plan in relation to potential areas of
environmental concern. As to each potential area of environmental concern, this project
update/notice of project change demonstrates that project impacts are insignificant and that further
review would provide no additional environmental benefits.
'Since fewer than three years have elapsed between the publication of the ENF Uune 10,1999),no Notice of Project Change is
required due to the lapse of time.
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June 15,1999
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Transportation
The Year 2000 Plan will provide better and safer access to the site and improve traffic conditions on
area roadways. Overall traffic impacts of the Year 2000 Plan are under MEPA thresholds requiring
the preparation of an ENE An additional 120 vehicles-trips are projected to be generated on an
average weekday during the peak season and 240 ve-hicle-trips are projected to be generated on an
average Saturday during the peak season. See Attachment B. Peak hour traffic impacts of the Year
2000 Plan are projected to be insignificant inasmuch as 25 additional vehicle-trips or less are
projected to be generated by the Year 2000 Plan during any hour on any day during the peak season.
The elimination of the existing racetrack,which generates approximately 125,000 visitors per year,
including many truck and trailer trips,and has significant traffic peaking characteristics(primarily
on Saturdays)will constitute a major traffic improvement.Typically,race participants(with their race
cars and equipment)and racetrack patrons gather at the site between 2:00 and 6:00 prn on a race day.
Both participants and patrons leave more or less simultaneously,with a substantial portion
discharging from the site at approximately 11:00 pm. Any new park patrons as a result of the Year
2000 Plan improvements,however,will be arriving and leaving the park throughout the course of a
day,exhibiting more predictable,manageable characteristics. Accordingly, the removal of the
racetrack will result in even greater anticipated traffic benefits than a significant improvement
already achieved as a result of the completed off-site traffic measures described below contributing to
a significant overall improvement in the discharge of traffic from the park on Saturday evenings.
The roadway system serving the park has been improved as follows:
- the construction of a pedestrian bridge over Main Street/Routel59(approximate cost$2.5
million).
- road widening,to provide a right-tum deceleration lane at the southbound entrance to the
western driveway to the park(approximate cost$68,000).
repaving and restriping of I mile of Route 159 to increase capacity from 2 lanes to 3 by reusing
the existing pavement width(approximate cost$115,000).
Other recently completed on-site access and circulati on improvements include:
- the relocation of the pick-up,drop-off area to eliminate vehicle queues on Route 159
(approximate cost$50,000).
- toll collection booths have been relocated to extreme locations of the parking lots to allow for
maximum queue storage
- transport vehicles were purchased to move visitors from parking areas to the park,parking areas
were paved to improve efficiency of parked vehicles. Parking lot improvements were made to
increase parking capacity and efficiency.
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Project No.: 06494
June 15,1999
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The community in the Town of Agawam has already experienced the substantial benefits of these
improvements which the Proponent has undertaken solely at its own cost in cooperation with the
Town and MassHighway. To date,during the 1999 operating season(with numerous attendance
days comparable to the highest attendance days experienced during the 1998 season),the
improvements have eliminated the traffic tie-ups experienced in 1998,allowing traffic to flow freely
to and from the park. The park's traffic management plan also includes police officer control at key
driveways when the park is open to better utilize the roadway capacity.
Air Quality
The project will improve air quality at the site and its environs by reducing regional emissions of
volatile organic compounds(VOCs). The small increase.in air quality emissions of volatile organic
compounds due to growth will be offset by the emission reductions from the roadway improvements
at the site and the elimination of the raceway and racecars.
The 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments(CAAA)and the Massachusetts State Implementation Plan
(SIP)require that a proposed project not cause any new violation of the National Ambient Air
Quality Standards(NAAQS) for pollutants of concern,or increase the frequency or severity of any
existing violations,or delay attainment of any NAAQS. The Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection(DEP) has established guidelines that define the modeling and review
criteria for air quality analyses prepared for MEPA purposes.The DEP guidelines require an estimate
of project-related vehicle emissions. If the VOC emissions from the Build Alternative are greater than
the No-Build Alternative,then a proposed project should include all reasonable and feasible emission
reduction mitigation measures.Massachusetts has incorporated this criterion into the State
Implementation Plan(SIP). Accordingly,a proposed project must not;
> Cause any new violation of the NAAQS,
> Increase the frequency or severity of any existing violations,or
)�- Delay attainment of any NAAQS
The predominate sources of VOC emissions includes racetrack operations and project-related traffic.
The change in emissions from the proposed project is due to changes in traffic volumes,roadway
lengths,and vehicle emission rates. VHB calculated total pollutant emissions using EPA-
recommended air quality modeling techniques, VHB estimated the 1999 mobile source emissions of
VOCs from the major roadways in the study area to be 1,773.5 kilograms per day(kg/day), As
described above,VHB determined that the change in traffic volumes from the Year 200 Plan would
be insignificant. As a result, the increase in project-related VOC emissions is estimated to be
approximately I kg/day-The elimination of racetrack operations is estimated to reduce VOC
emissions by 10 kg/day. In addition, traffic and physical mitigation measures are estimated to reduce
VOC emissions by 3 kg/day.The Year 2000 Plan will result in a net reduction of approximately 12
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kg/day. Thus,the Year 2000 Plan will yield a net reduction in regional emissions of VOCs and,
therefore,it conforms to the CAAA and the SIP requirements.
Wetlands
The Proponent is sensitive to the environmental issues concerning development near water bodies.
The proposed Year 2000 Plan will have no impacts on bordering Vegetated Wetlands. The Year 2000
Plan is a "redevelopment" project for purposes of the Rivers Protection regulations. The project will
redevelop approximately 4.8 acres of previously developed Riverfront Area in accordance with the
performance standards-under 314 CMR 10.58 (5). By the removal of the existing racetrack,the
Proponent will reduce impervious area by 2.5 acres. Although approximately 6.2 acres of the 7.2-acre
site are within the 100-year floodplain,the removal of the paved racetrack and related facilities will
result in a net reduction in fill in the floodplain and the Year 2000 Plan will be designed to have no
impact on flood storage capacity.
The site is subject to the Wetlands Protection Act and DEP's Stormwater Management Policy and
Standards. The Proponent will incorporate stormwater management improvements in compliance
with the Management Policy and Standards. Since both are administered initially by the Agawam
Conservation Commission through Orders of Conditions, the proposed Year 2000 Plan will not
trigger MEPA review unless there is state involvement through a Superceding Order of Conditions.
Based on Conservation Commission actions over the past two years, the Proponent has no reason to
believe that the proposed Year 2000 Plan will require a superceding Order of Conditions.
Wildlife
Although the Year 2000 Plan will be located within mapped estimated rare species habitat associated
with the Connecticut River,the project will not impact either of the species that might be present in
the area.The shortnose sturgeon,a fish found in the Connecticut River, will not be affected as there
will be no structures or fill in the River and stormwater measures and net reduction in impervious
area will improve runoff water quality. Bald eagle habitat is also mapped within the Connecticut
River corridor.According to the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program fact sheet on the
bald eagle(see Attachment C), the project site is not within the wintering range,year-round range, or
known breeding sites for this species. While bald eagles are known to nest in several locations along
the Connecticut River in Massachusetts. Riverside Park does not contain any nests;nor does it
provide suitable winter roost habitat. Existing large trees along the river bank, which may
potentially provide perches for feedings,will not be disturbed. The Proponent will coordinate its
efforts with the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program during Conservation
Commission review of the Year 2000 Plan.
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Project No.: 06494
June 15,1999
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Noise
The Year 2000 Concept Plan for the Riverside Park in Agawam,Massachusetts will dramatically
improve noise conditions at sensitive receptors near the Park. In particular, the Year 2000 Plan will
reduce the total sound levels at many of the residential areas around the project site.
DEP's noise regulation,codified at 310 CMR 7.10,describes regulated sources of noise and provides
guidance for enforcing the noise regulation. DEP noise policy(DAQC Policy 90-001)states that a
source of sound will be in violation of the DEP's noise regulation(310 CMR 7.10)if the source:
> increases the broad band sound level by more than 10 dBA above the ambient sound level,or
> produces a "pure tone"condition.
VHB monitored noise levels in residential areas adjacent to Riverside Park.The predominate sources
of noise are roadway traffic,racetrack operations,amusement park rides and equipment,and crowd
noise. VHB collected sound data at residential areas on days when the Park was crowded and
during time periods with and without the racetrack operations.The results show that the apartments
located on Riviera Drive experience an increase in the sound levels from the racecar related noise of
racetrack operations by approximately 15 decibels.The residential areas along Mark Street and South
Street experience an increase in the sound levels from racetrack operations by approximately
5 decibels.The residential areas across the Connecticut River along West Street in Longmeadow also
experience an increase in the sound levels from racetrack operations by approximately 5 decibels.
These areas will experience substantial reductions in sound levels with the elimination of the
racetrack.
The residential areas along Main Street(Route 159)near the park,where roadway sound levels
dominate, will experience no increase in noise because there will be no increase in traffic.The
residential areas along Riverview Street near the park may experience small noise increases of
approximately I to 3 dBA due to amusement park activities,but they will also experience a reduction
in noise as a result of the elimination of the race car related noise of the racetrack.
The Year 2000 Concept Plan for the Riverside Park will result in substantial noise reductions at the
Riviera Drive,Mark Street,South Street,and West Street(Longmeadow)residential areas.The
Riverview Street residential areas may experience small noise increases with offsetting reduction in
noise attributable to the racetrack.Any of the increases will be well below the DEP guideline of 10
decibels and the type of noise that occurs at the park will not generate a pure tone.
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Water and Sewer
Impacts of the Year 2000 Plan are insignificant because new facilities will generate impacts below
MEPA thresholds. Both water usage and sewage generation will increase substantially less than
100,000 gallons per day.
The Town intends to increase the size of the existing eight-inch water main to a twelve-inch waterline
scheduled to be constructed in the fall of 1999. This construction effort will include additional service
connections to the park.The number and the locations of these connections will be finalized before
construction of the water line starts.The anticipated completion date is May 2000-
The sewer demands for the Year 2000 Plan will be adequately met by the improvements to the pump
capacity of the Riverview Avenue Pump Station located immediately adjacent to the Park.Adequate
capacity is available at the pump station and the force main that connects to the existing gravity
system in Main Street.The Town has experienced capacity constraints within two sections of the
gravity system in Main Street,primarily due to two sections of downstream segments of the sewer
system which are smaller than the upstream segments.The total length of the smaller segments is
approximately 750 feet.The Proponent is committed to work with the Town to address these issues
as part of a long-term program.
Stormwater Management
The Year 2000 Plan will dramatically improve stormwater management at the site. Stormwater
conditions in the area where the Year 2000 Plan will be constructed are currently uncontrolled.The
paved areas of the racetrack and associated parking generally sheet flow directly to the Connecticut
River. Stormwater runoff from the interior of the racetrack is collected by several shallow catch
basins and is discharged directly to Threemile Brook,without any water quality improvement
measures.
The Year 2000 Plan will correct existing deficiencies in compliance with DEP's Stormwater
Management Policy and Standards. Among other things,the Year 2WO Plan will improve
stormwater management at the site through the construction of a vegetated buffer strip,reduction in
impervious area increasing opportunity for infiltration,and water quality improvements, including
Best Management Practices. Furthermore,during review under the Wetlands Protection Act,the
Agawam Conservation Commission will be provided the opportunity to review detailed project site
plans for compliance with the performance standards.Although the performance standards for a
redevelopment project allow some latitude in compliance with the 80%removal rate for Total
Suspended Solids(TSS),the Proponent is committed to providing a stormwater management system
I connection with the Year 2000 Plan with measures that will meet or exceed the TSS 80*/o criterion.
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Hazardous Materials
In connection with its purchase of Riverside Park,the Proponent commissioned a comprehensive
environmental site assessment,including borings,monitoring wells,and other sampling. The
Proponent's environmental consultant identified two locations where small releases had taken place
in connection with an abandoned UST and the racetrack area. The Proponent has undertaken a
Limited Removal Action in accordance with the MCP to address contaminated soil conditions.Any
unanticipated contaminated site conditions will be managed during construction of the Year 2006
Plan through special handling and disposal in accordance with the Massachusetts Contingency Plan
and DEP construction procedures. The removal of the racetrack will eliminate permanently a
potential source of contaminants.
Hist oric/Archaeo logical
The Year 2000 Plan will be constructed entirely in previously disturbed areas of the Park.Moreover,
in response to a letter in connection with the ENF for the Riverside Park Improvement Project,the
Massachusetts Historical Commission determined that the project was unlikely to affect significant
historic or archaeological resources.
LONG RANGE MASTER PLANNING
The Proponent is developing a long range master plan for additional improvements to the Park,
including additional new rides,expanded parking,transportation improvements,and other
amenities. The Proponent is committed to the development of such a master plan in cooperation
with the Town.
Among other things, Premier Parks,in cooperation with the Town and MassHighway,proposes to
pursue the following improvements to benefit the community at large as well as Park visitors:
The three intersections of Route 159/Elm Street/Elbert Street,Route 159/River Road,and Route
159/School Street will be reconstructed to provide center left-turn lanes. The intersections
presently have single approach lanes on Route 159,and the existing turning movements impede
traffic flows at the intersection. The three signals will also be coordinated to maximize traffic
flows,manage queues,and minin-dze stopping on Route 159.
Route 159 north of the park's western driveway will be widened to provide adequate shoulders
in both the northbound and southbound directions. The roadway is presently 40 feet wide and
will be widened to South Street to provide added safety along Route 159.
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The park has adequate parking to serve current demand,including the raceway. The amount of
parking is not expected to change in connection with the Year 2000 Plan,as the change in peak day
patrons will be generally constant. As part of its long range master planning effort, the Proponent
will also be considering plans for additional parking.
The Proponent looks forward to further discussions with the MEPA Unit as long range master
planning for the park takes shape in the monLhs ahead. The Proponent anticipates another MEPA
filing before year end.
On behalf of the Proponent,VHB requests that you determine that no further environmental review
is required. Further MEPA review would not lead to any additional public or environmental benefit
(or minimize or avoid damage to the environment)beyond that which will be realized in any event
as part of the Year 2000 Plan, particularly as a result of the removal of the racetrack.
The Proponent has complied with the Secretary's requirements under the ENF Certificate.The
Proponent's privately funded roadway improvements demonstrate its willingness to work with the
Town and MassHighway to address longstanding transportation concerns.Accordingly,there is
nothing to be gained by further MEPA review of the Year 2000 Plan. Furthermore,further review
would simply delay the redevelopment of the site without corresponding environmental benefit.
If you have any questions conceming the enclosed materials,please call me at(617)924-1770, Ext.
1511. Additional copies of this project update/notice of project change are available upon request.
Very truly yours,
V N�ASS'E HANGYN BRUSTLIN,INC.
nne ZebrowAski
Senior Project Manager
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Distribution
Secretary of Environmental Affairs
100 Cambridge Street—20"Floor
Boston,MA 02202
Attention: MEPA Unit
Department of Environmental Protection
Attn: Environmental Reviewer
One Winter Street
Boston,MA 02108
DEP/Western Regional Office
Attn: Environmental Reviewer
State House West—4'Floor
436 Dwight Street
Springfield,MA 01103
Massachusetts Historical Commission
The MA Archives Building
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston,MA —02125
MHD—District 2
Attn: Environmental Reviewer
811 North King Street
Northampton,MA 01060
Agawam Conservation Commission
Town Hall
36 Main Street
Agawam,MA 01001
Agawam Planning Board
Town Hall
36 Main Street
Agawam,MA 01001
Executive Office of Transportation&Construction
Attn: Environmental Reviewer
10 Park Plaza,Room 3510
Boston,MA 02116-3969
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Massachusetts Highway Department
Attn: Environmental Reviewer
10 Park Plaza,. Room 4260
Boston,MA 02116
Luisa Paiewonsky,Director
Bureau of Transportation Planning and Development
Massachusetts Highway Department
Ten Park Plaza
Boston,MA 02116-3973
Timothy W. Brennan, Executive Director
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
26 Central Street
West Springfield,MA 01089-2787
Deborah S.Dachos, Director
' Town of Agawam
36 Main Street
Agawam,MA 01001
Christopher C.Johnson,Mayor
Town of Agawam
36 Main Street
Agawam,MA 01001
James T.Daley, P.E.
' Town Engineer
Department of Public Works
36 Main Street
' Agawam,MA 01001
Mr. &Mrs. Dennis B. Hopkins
108 Monroe Street
Agawam,MA 01001
Town of Agawam
Inspection Services Department
36 Main Street
Agawam,MA
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
Department of Food and Agriculture
Lancaster Regional Office
142 Old Common Road
Lancaster,MA 01523
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Trip Generation Summary
Vehicle Trips
' Time Period 1999 Existing Year 2000 New Vehicle-Trips
(1.7 mil) (1.725 mil) Year 2000 Plan
Friday Daily(vpd) 8,325 8,445 120
Friday Evening Peak Hour(vph)
Enter 415 420 5
Exit 275 280 5
Total 690 700 i 0
Saturday Daily(vph) 16,455 16,695 240
' Saturday Midday Peak Hour(vph)
e Enter 1,455 1,475 20
Exit 125 130 5
' Total 1,580 1,605 25
Saturday Night Peak Hour(vph)
Enter 170 175 5
Exit 1,145 1,160 15
Total 1,315 1,335 20
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1999 Difference Between
Projected Existing Year2000 Growth Year 2000 2000 and 1999 Existing
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PerceriM90 of Affendance using Bus' 5% 5% 5%
Attendance by Car 1,615,000 %,638.750 %42.500
Attendance by Bus 85,QW 86,250 7,500
Vehicle Occupancy- Annual Attendance 3.9 1,700,000 3.1 9 725.000 3,9 150,000
Bus Occupancy- 40 40 40
Annua)VehkAes
by car 414.103 42G.192 36,538
bV bus 2,125 2,155 18S
Total 416.228 422,349 36.726
Pick up Drop Off 15% 15% 15%
(15%at cars are pick uWdrop off,calculated from ATR counts)
Total Cars Pick Up and Drop Off 62.115 63.029 5,481
Total Cars usiN Parking Lot 351,987 357.163 31,058
Total Buses 2.125 2.156 lea
Yehicle Tfips 1`2 Mos;in ang 2 Intig a Total 1 416,228 422.349 36.726
(Vehicles Pick Lip and Drop Off)
Annual Vehicle Was 248.462 252.115 21,923
Vehicle 7'Pos 11 rm in ano I Mh outl
(Vehicles P"and Buses Only) Annual Vehicte trips 708,224 718.639 62.490
Total Annual Trips
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Annual Trips Converted to Friday and Saturday
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0,87%of Annual Trips equals Peak Friday 0.87% 0.87% 0,87%
(Percentage based an 3rd highest Firsday at 1998 season)
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(Percentage based on 3rd highest Saturday Of 1998 season�
Daily'(Peiitk) ---'-16,455� 7-7— -118,07�- 242
Site Trips Assigned to Peak Hour Analyzed
Peak Hour Trips
Friday peak 5-6 PM
Based on site drive counts.5.3%K Factor 9.3% 8.3% 8.3%
Total Trips
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Entenng�601/.) 414 421 37
Exiling J40%) 276 280 24
Saturday Midday I I-t2 PM
Elased counts,1,1%K Factor 9.6% 9.6% 9.6%
Total Trips 1586
Entering 1453 1475 128
Exiting(8%) 126 120 11
Saturday Evening I D-1 1 PM
Based on site drwe counts,8.0%K Factor 8.0% 8.0% 8.0%
Total Trips 7 31 ii -1-9
Entering(13%) 171 174 is
Exiling(871.) 11 45 1162 101
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Raceway Information from Saturday 5/22/99
Attendance(without racers and employees)
1998 Attendance' 125.000 Number of Feature Races 5
Number of Races in 1998 41 Number of Laps 210
Number of Cars 150
Attendance per race 3.049
Capacity of Raceway 6,200 Ticket Sales
Percent of Capacity 49% Pit Attendance 857
Ticket Upgrades to include Raceway 585
Vehicle Occupancy— 3.9 Raceway Season Passes, includes Park 300
Total Trips per vehicle 2 Raceway Tickets sold at Main Gate 820
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Total Daily Vehicle-Trips
(Raceway Including Shared Trips with Park) Shared wilh Park
Ticket Upgrades 585
Percentage of Raceway Trips Shared with Park 50% Season Passes 300
Assume 50%of Pit Attendance uses park 428.5
Total Race-Only Vehicle-Trips L�.___ .782 1 1,314
Percent Shared with Park 51%
Racecars
Numbe r of Races each night
Qualifying Races is
Feature Races 5
Total 20
Number of Racecars
Average Number of Racecars in Qualifying Races 10
Average Number of Racecars in Feature Races 20
Total 30
Total Racecars at Raceway per night 6— pt�
Pit Crew(Assume 50%of racers will have another vehicle) 75
Total Trips made by each Aacecaf and Pit Grew 2
Total Daily Trips by Racecars A§P
Total Daily Trips-Raceway Attendees and Racecars 1,232
Annual Atlenclance of Raceway provided by Premier Parks
Average Vehicle Occupancy for 7 Premier Amusement Parks
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Daily Trip Summary
Annual Aftendance*
1999 Existing Projected 1,700,000
Year 2000 Plan Projected 1,725,000
Net Increase with Year 2000 Plan
Year 2000 Plan Projected Attendance 1,725,000
1999 Existing Projected Attendance 1,700,000
Diff erence 25,000
Annual Raceway Attendance* 125,00e
Existing Raceway Vehicle-Trips"
Attendee Trips" 780
Racer Trips 450
Total 1,230
Annual Year 2000 Additional Attendance' 150,000
(for New Major Attractions, Coasters, Rides, etc..)
Net Daily Trips"
Year 2000 Daily Trips 1,450
Raceway (1,230)
Total 220
(calibration check 220 - 240)
Trip Generation estimate 240
Provided by Premier Parks
Calculated by VHB using data provided by Premier Parks
A Average of all races for 1998
*As noted in die text,in removing the race=k.the Proponent will be eliminating a 52-yw-old business,thereby forfeiting
125,000 in annual attendance of iongstanding paLrons of racetrack events. While the Proponent hopes to replace the lost
attendance by virtue of the Year 2000 Plan improvements and achieve a net incecase in attendance of 25,000.them is no certainty
that the Proponent will be able to make up the lost numbers or achieve the desired net increase.
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Endangered Species Field Headquarters
Route 135
Program Westborough, MA 01581
Z:) (508) 792-7270, ext. 200
MASSACHUSETTS ENDANGERED SPECIES
BALD EAGLE
Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Linnaeus)
EJ)2,�dQLOGY: The genus name is of Greek origin "hahaetos," meaning a
bird, a sea eagle; the species name is of Greek origin "Ieukas" meaning
white and "kephale" meaning head.
IDESCREMQN-The Bald Eagle is one of the most impressive and
mz estic birds in North America. It is one of eight species in the genus
Hiliaeetus, the "fish" or "s:ea" eagles, and is the only member of the
genus that regularly occurs in North America.This spec:ies is one member
of the family of Accipiters, all of which are in the order Falconiforme5.
It is also the largest raptor (bird of prey) in Massachusetts, attaining a
wingspan of 2.0 to 2.2 meters (6-5 to 7.0 feet) with a body length of 0.9
meters(3.0 feet),and a weight ranging from 3.6 to 6.6 kilograms (8 to 15
lbs,) at maturity. Both sexes are similar in appearance but the females
are notably larger than the males as is true with most raptor species.
Adult Said Eagles are distinctively colored with a white head and tail, Decrad, Richard 'v. and RudLs, Deborah D.
brown body, pale yellow eyes, and bright yellow beak and feet. The adult l`IS' Enriand Wildlife. Arnhem. MA:U.S.
piumage is attained at 4 to 5 years of age. The plumage of immature Bald Dept. of Agriculture- N.E. Forest Experiment
Eagles may varf considerably. Immatures go through a sequence of Station, Technical Report NE-M, t986.
plumage types before reaching maturity. These plumages include a
uniformly dark phase in the first year, followed by phases with various amounts of white on the belly, back,
wings, tail, and head.The eye and beak color also change with age, from dark brown and blackish-gray at
hatching to bright yellow in adults. In all feathered stages, the tail
is rounded and the lower half of the tarsus is unfeathered.
Bald Eagles fly with heavy, deep strokes and soar on flattened
wings. In silhouette, the beak, head, and neck are almost as long as
the tail.
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ENF Distribution List
Riverside Park
Two full sized copies plus an additional copy of the first 2 pages to:
Secretary of Environmental Affairs
100 Carribridge Street—20'' Floor
Boston, MA 02202
Attention: MEPA Unit
One copy to each of the following:
Department of Environmental Protection
Attn: Environmental Reviewer
One Winter Street
Boston, MA 02108
DEP/Western Regional Office
Attn: Environmental Reviewer
State House West—4'b FIoor
436 Dwight Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Massachusetts Historical Commission
The MA Archives Building
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
26 Central Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
MHD--District#2
Attn: Environmental Reviewer
811 North King Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Agawam Conservation Commission
Town Hall
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 0 100 1
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Town Hall
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
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Riverside Park
Executive Office of Transportation &Construction
Attn: Environmental Reviewer
10 Park Plaza, Room 3510
Boston, MA 02116-3969
Massachusetts Highway Department
Attn: Environmental Reviewer
10 Park Plaza, Room 4260
Boston, MA 02116
Department of Food & Agriculture
Attn: Environmental Reviewer
142 Old Common Road(Safford House)
Lancaster, MA 01523
TOWN OF AGAWAM
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MEMORANDUM
To: Planning Board ,,,,
CC: VRK, File ._.
From: Engineering Division ,1L1. •��3�
Date: July 14, 1999
Subject: " Riverside Park Year 2000 Plan "- Main Street - 1 v 911 ie ml - SP 306
Per your request dated June 21, 1999 we have reviewed the report entitled, Riverside
Park Year 2000 Plan, Agawam, Massachusetts, Prepared for Premier Parks, Prepared by
VHB/Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., Dated June 15, 1999 " and we have the following comments:
1.) We are concerned with the possibility of a greater increase in attendance than expected.
The addition of a 185' steel roller coaster is a major attraction. If Premier Parks has data
on park attendance after adding a major attraction, such as a 185' steel roller coaster, at
another park it would be beneficial to receive this information. An increase in attendance
larger than anticipated can have a much greater effect on traffic, parking, water and sewer
usage, noise and air quality.
2.) The water system south of South Street will still be a dead-end system when completed.
Water distribution Studies and DEP standards call for elimination of dead-end waterlines.
In the future, our plans are to a connect the water main from Main Street (Route 159) to
Suffield Street (Route 75) near the Connecticut State Line (via cross country to Suffield
Commons Condominium Project). Riverside Park could contribute to our plans by
installing a water main from Main Street into the western parking area. This additional
water main connection, when completed, will improve the level of service and reliability
for the water distribution system.
3.) We would like to inform the Planning Board that we are still waiting for the overall
existing drainage system information of Riverside Park. We understand that VHB is in the
process of completing this survey and that it will be completed and submitted to us shortly.
4.) The drainage problems caused by Gravel Parking Area West of the Riverview Avenue Pump
Station has not been addressed. We have not received any response to this matter and we
understand that VHB will be submitting existing contours of this area and the surrounding
area upon completion of the ariel topography. The minor changes that were created at the
Pump Station do not address this problem and are only for the drainage on the Riverview
Avenue Pump Station Site.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our division.
Yours truly, Sincerelry�
John P. tone Van cs
DPW Superintendent Civi Engineer I
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TIMOTHY W. BRENNAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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FAX: (413)732-2593
July 7, 1999
Mr. Robert Durand, Secretary
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
100 Cambridge Street, 20th Floor
Boston, MA 02202
Attention: MEPA Unit
Reference: Review Comments on the Notice of Project Change for the Proposed
Riverside Park Year 2000 Plan, Agawam, NfA - EOEA#11649.
Dear Secretary Durand:
The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission(PVPQ has the following review comments on
the Notice of Project Change for the above-cited project. The proposed project consists of
the construction of a new entrance to the park and the redevelopment of an existing
racetrack with additional rides, games, and concessions.
Transit Access
The existing park conditions do not provide satisfactory locations for transit and regional
buses to load and unload passengers. Understandably, the Proponent does not want bus
passengers to be dropped off along Route 159 for safety reasons. Currently, the newly
developed drop off area near the pedestrian overpass does not have sufficient radii and
clearances to accommodate a bus. In addition, there is no permanent bus stop location for
Riverside Park employees. We would like to request that a transit access plan be
developed and implemented to allow for a limited number of bus stops at the site. This
plan should take into consideration the needs of scheduled bus services accessing and
egression from the site. We also recommend that the Proponent consult with the Pioneer
Valley Transit Authority, Peter Pan Bus Lines and the PVPC to address transit and
regional bus access to the site.
As a large. seasonal employer, the access for workers utilizing low-cost public
transportation is a regional priority, particularly in the era transferring from
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welfare to work. Access by public transportation reduces local traffic and congestion in
the vicinity of the site and limits the need for on site parking. We are convinced that it is
to Riverside's benefit to be a supportive partner with public and private carriers to provide
safe and efficient access to the park.
Long Range Plan
It is our understanding that a long-range master plan for additional improvements to
Riverside Park is likely to be completed in the fall of 1999. The PVPC would like to
request a copy of this, and any future studies conducted for Riverside Park. In addition,
we would also be happy to meet with the Proponent prior to the filing of this document to
discuss the impact of any proposed future expansion on the Pioneer Valley region.
Connecticut Impacts
Riverside Park generates a significant portion of its traffic from the state of Connecticut.
As a result all future studies conducted for Riverside should include an analysis of impacts
across the Massachusetts State line into Connecticut. The proponents are also encouraged
to provide copies of all future plans and studies to the Capital Region Council of
Governments (CRCOG) which provides regional planning services for municipalities in
the Greater Hartford area.
Thank you for the opportunity to offer our comments on this proposed development.
Sincerely,
Tim y W. Brennan
Executive Director
cc: F.Lawlor,PVPC Commissioner Agawam
E.5hibley,PVPC Alternate Agawam
D.Dachos,Agawam Planning Department
A.Zebrowski,Vanasse,Hangen,Brustlin
M.Kowalekski,Capital Region Council of Governments
G.Shepard,PVTA
P.Picknelly,Peter Pan Bus Lines
TOWN OF AGAWAM
'SETTS 01001
.36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM. 14-:15SACHU
Tel. 413-786-0400
June 30, 1999
Ref 06494
Robert Durand, Secretary
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
100 Cambridge Street - 20'h Floor
Boston, MA 02202
Re, EOEA #11469 Riverside Park Improvement Program
Proposed Year 2000 Plan
Dear Secretary Durand-,
The Agawam Office of Planning and Community De'velopment has reviewed the Riverside Park Year
2000 Plan submitted as a project change to the June 1998 Environmental Notification Form. The
proposed project, as described, consists of the removal of a 52 year old racetrack and the
redevelopment of approximately 4.8 acres of previously developed Riverfront Area into rides and
attractions. The notice of project change documents the proposed improvements to traffic, air
quality, riverftont area, and especially noise.
As was noted in the submission, local approvals in the form of an Order of Conditions and Site Plan
approval will be required. The Agawam Conservation Commission will be responsible for a detailed
review under 314 CMR 10.58 (5) and the project will be required to meet all requirements for
redevelopment within the Riverfront Area. Chapter 180, Section .180713 of the Agawam Zoning
Ordinance requires detailed Site Plan Review by the Agawam Plan.ning Board-
To dat e, in cooperation with the Town, Riverside has constructed a pedestrian bridge over Main
Street to allow for the use of the west side of Main Street for parking and enable Park patrons to
access the Park without traffic delays. Road widening for dedicated tuming lanes and restriping of
Main Street has also been undertaken by Riverside to improve traffic flow within the vicifuity of the
Park.
The Town and Premier Parks are attempting to secure grant funds to make improvements to three
intersections along Main Street as it approaches Riverside Park to enhance the level of service of
these intersections to address present conditions. The Office of Planning and
Community Development looks forward to an in depth analysis of projected traffic conditions and
improvements which should be included in the proponent's anticipated MEPA filing which is to be
filed before the end of the year as referenced in this document.
Sincerely,
S
Deborah S. Dachos, Director
Office of Planning and Community Development
cc: Mayor
Conservation Commission
Planning Board
TOWN OF AGAWAM
-SETTS 01001
.36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM. AASSACHU
Tel. 413-786-0400
June 30, 1999
Ref-, 06494
Robert Durand, Secretary
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
100 Cambridge Street - 20' Floor
Boston, MA 02202
Re: EOEA #11469 Riverside Park Improvement Program
Proposed Year 2000 Plan
Dear Secretary Durand:
The Agawam Office of Planning and Community Development has reviewed the Riverside Park Year
2000 Plan submitted as a project change to the June 1998 Environmental Notification Form. The
proposed project, as described, - consists of the removal of a 52 year old racetrack and the
redevelopment of approximately 4.8 acres of previously developed Riverfront Area into rides and
attractions. The notice of project change documents the proposed improvements to traffic, air
quality, riverfront area, and especially noise.
As was noted in the submission, local approvals in the form of an Order of Conditions and Site Plan
approval will be required. The Agawam Conservation Commission will be responsible for a detafled
review under '314 CM`R 10.58 (5) and the project will be required to meet all requirements for
redevelopment within the Riverfront Area. Chapter 180, Section -180-1') of the Agawam Zoning
Ordinance requires detailed Site Plan Review by the Agawam Planning Board.
To dat e, in cooperation with the Town, Riverside has constructed a pedestrian bridge over Main
Street to allow for the use of the west side of Main Street for parking and enable Park patrons to,
access the Park without traffic delays. Road widening for dedicated turning lanes and restniping of
Main Street has also been undertaiken by Riverside to improve traffic flow within the vicinity of the
Park,
The Town and Premier Parks are attempting to sicure grant funds to make improvements to three
intersections along Main Street as it approaches Fiverside Park to enhance the level of service of
these intersections to address present conditions. The Office of Planning and
Community Development looks forward to an in depth analysis of projected traffic conditions and
improvements which should be included in the proponent's anticipated MEPA filing which is to be
filed before the end of the year as referenced in this document.
Sincerely,
S
Deborah S. Dachos, Director
Office of Planning and Community Development
cc: Mayor
Conservation Commission
Planning Board
MEMO
TO: Engineering Department & Police Department
FROM: Planning Board
DATE: June 21, 1999
SUBJECT: "Riverside Park Year 2000 Plan"
Please review and comment on the attached Riverside Park Year 2000 Plan. The Planning Board
will be discussing this report at their July 15'h meeting.
Thank you.
DSD:prk
TOWN OF AGAWAM
.36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MASSACHL�SETTS alOal
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MEMO
TO: Planning Board Members
Conservation Commission Members
FROM: Deborah S. Dachos, Director
Office of Planning& Community Developmernt
DATE: June 24, 1999
SUBJECT: Riverside Park Year 2000 Plan,
Attached, for your information, is the"Riverside Park Year 2000 Plan". The Planning Board and
the Conservation Commission will eventually receive presentations on this document and the
proposals contained within it.
DSD:prk