New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Notice of Complete Application
Date: 12/18/2025
Applicant: THE WALTER HOVING HOME, INC.
40 Walter Hoving Rd GARRISON, NY 10524-0194
Facility: THE WALTER HOVING HOME 10-40 AVERY RD
GARRISON, NY 10524
Application ID: 3-3726-00043/00014
Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 15 Title 5 Stream Disturbance
Project is located: in PHILIPSTOWN in PUTNAM COUNTY
Project Description:
The applicant proposes disturbance to Philipse Brook (Class B(TS), WIN: H-75) associated with removal of the Philipse Brook Dam, a weir, and a pedestrian bridge; reconstruction of the stream channel with approximately 1400 cubic yards of fill; and repair to a footbridge and channel walls.
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
Based on the information provided in cultural resources survey reports for this project, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has determined that the proposed activity will have an impact on registered or eligible archaeological sites or historic structures. Measures have been undertaken in consultation with OPRHP to avoid or mitigate impacts to registered or eligible resources. These agreed upon measures conclude the SHPA review.
Coastal Management
This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.
Availability For Public Comment
Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 01/08/2026 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.
Contact Person:
ARIELLE GARTENSTEIN
NYSDEC
21 S Putt Corners Rd
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-3096
December 23 2025
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