2026 02 27 Environmental Impact Statement 2

7 intensity compared to the existing conditions. As such, this project poses no real impact on air quality. Noise – Short-term impacts of construction are generally not considered permanent impacts. The construction hours will be limited in accordance with the Municipal Ordinance requirements. Neighborhood Deterioration – There are no anticipated impacts on the neighborhood associated with this project. Access will remain via the existing driveways on Prospect Avenue. Construction access will utilize those same driveways. All work will be performed from the existing disturbed areas. The wooded buffer that abuts the westerly property lines will remain. Public Services – No Changes Traffic Report – The Amended Site Plan proposes an increase of occupancy by 48 persons compared to the previously approved plan. This minor increase will result in an insignificant increase in traffic, so a Traffic Report is not warranted. Health, Safety and Welfare of Existing Residents – The surrounding neighborhood will be largely unaffected from a health, safety and welfare perspective due to the design steps taken to prevent steep slopes disturbances, as well as the reduction in impervious surfaces, which will decrease the amount of runoff from a stormwater management perspective. ALTERNATIVES The existing banquet hall has not been operational for several years and is in a dilapidated condition. The Applicant is proposing to rehabilitate the entire site and has already received approval to renovate the banquet hall and reconstruct the parking lot. The Amended Site plan proposes to continue the rehabilitation of the site by renovating the existing restaurant to bring it