Duffy MX Motocross Track scoping

Detailed a long list of issues the DEIS must address: truck trips, prime agricultural soils, Pine Barrens open space, groundwater/PFOS plume, noise modeling, traffic, wetlands, lighting and community character.

The applicant's consultant said all alternatives will be studied, agreed to consider a restoration bond, and argued the excavation is noise mitigation, not a sand mine.

Criticized sending a prohibited use to the ZBA, questioned the $360,000 sand revenue temptation, and urged the scope to address WSRR recreation designation, groundwater depth and special permit criteria.

The applicant argued an indoor track is not viable for the sport, below-grade construction is the best noise mitigation, and no agricultural topsoil would be removed.

Called the excavation a 6-to-12-foot grade adjustment rather than a mine, and said the finished track would be greener than the current field.

Nearby resident raised dust, water supply for dust suppression, lighting, wildlife, special events, cumulative noise from multiple bikes, and quality-of-life concerns.

Greater Calverton Civic Association president called the draft scope fundamentally inadequate, demanding property value analysis, rigorous noise testing, and independent review; a letter will follow.

45-year River Road resident urged the board to study the scope thoroughly, saying the project would shatter the area's peace and tranquility.

A licensed daycare provider 1,000 feet from the site described risks to children in her care from noise, dust and safety, and said the track belongs in Enterprise Park instead.

Asked that the project get equal consideration given existing noise sources in Calverton like the airport and raceway.

Suggested modern four-stroke bikes and stock exhaust requirements could address much of the noise concern.

A Calverton resident who noted the industry's shift toward electric bikes and deferred substantive comments to the later public hearing.