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utilization of renewable energy resources, thus creating a conservational benefit. Lastly, the
Project Site lies within the Niagara Hydro Power Zone which will provide a low-cost renewable
source of energy for the Project.
It is anticipated that buildings constructed at the Project Site will conform to the energy
standards recommended by the New York State Building Construction Code. Buildings will be
designed and constructed incorporating design and selection, equipment assistance to achieve
maximum energy conservation, in compliance with applicable provisions set forth in the New
York State Energy Conservation and Construction Code. Given the projected build-out
timeframe, each proposed new structure shall be required to meet the applicable energy
standards of the most recent provisions of the New York State Energy Conservation and
Construction Code.
IRREVERSIBLE AND IRRETRIEVABLE COMMITMENT OF RESOURCES
STAMP will require the irreversible and irretrievable commitment of certain human, material,
environmental, financial and energy resources. The commitment of these resources, however,
will be greatly offset by the socioeconomic benefits that will result from the construction and
implementation of STAMP.
Human and financial resources have already been expended by GCEDC, the State of New York,
the County of Genesee, and the Town of Alabama for the planning and review of the Project.
The expenditure of funds and human resources will continue to be required throughout the
permitting and construction phases of STAMP (e.g., for environmental reviews and permitting,
site plan approval, rezoning and building and construction inspections).
STAMP also represents the commitment of the land for the life of the Project. Less than 49% of
1,243.40 acres of property will be developed and not available for alternative uses for the life of
STAMP. However, through a comprehensive planning approach that takes into consideration
environmentally sensitive resources, the majority of the Project Site’s acreage will be preserved
as open space in order to protect existing wetlands and other ecological resources, as well as to
provide a more rural, agrarian setting consistent with the community’s character. The
substantial landscape buffers will surround the Project Site along property lines shared with
other property owners in order to maintain existing view sheds and the rural character of the
area surrounding the Project Site. In addition, coupled with the implementation of the Land
Management Plan, the Preferred Alternative mitigates the impact of the permanent
commitment of the remaining acreage of the Project Site to the maximum extent practicable.
Various types of construction materials and building supplies will also be committed to the
Project. The use of these materials, such as gravel, concrete, steel, etc., represents a long-term
commitment of these resources which will not be available for other projects. Energy resources
also will be irretrievably committed to the Project during the construction and operation of the
Project. Fuel and electricity will be required during site construction and project operations. In
addition, the Project Site lies within the Niagara Hydro Power Zone and will draw its electrical
consumption needs from this renewable energy source. Lastly, the design of the buildings on
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