1. Environmental Impact Statement TeamMembers: Amber Stacy D. “Luke” Villarreal Greg Crawford

2. Proposed Project The construction of a new alcohol distillery at 4903 Creek Crossing on the intersection of Joe Ramsey & Creek Crossing Greenville, Texas 75402 in Hunt County Comments will be accepted from December 2nd, 2008 through March 2nd, 2009

3. Outline of Discussions Purpose and need Benefits to the community Alternative sites Hydrology Affected Environment Environmental consequences Impact Mitigation List of entities receiving EIS

4. Purpose & Need On November 4th, 2008 Greenville voted to permit the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages The construction of a new alcohol distillery with factory direct retail outlet.

5. Benefits to the Community Employment opportunities Construction & Operation Increased cash circulation & retention Add funds to city taxes Consumer convenience

6. Alternate Sites 2174 US-Business 69 Inadequate roadways and congested commercial and residential development 895 Wright Street Incompliant proximity to a Church Unacceptable proximity to residential developments No Action

11. Hydrology Prone to flood Small, seasonal intermittent stream on the property draining south No major surface water or sensitive wetland in the relevant impact area

12. Affected Environment Agricultural land used for grass and hay farming Minimal biological impact Minor surface water alteration

13. Environmental Consequences Increased noise pollution Increased shipping and receiving traffic Fugitive petroleum lubricants from shipping Light pollution from parking Construction impacts Noise/Air pollution Soil erosion Alteration of surface hydrology Storm water redirection Intermittent stream redirection

14. Impact Mitigation Replacement vegetation Insulate noise Aesthetic value Flood and storm water management Low glare light fixtures Alternative Shipping Schedules Impact reduction to city traffic Noise reduction

16. City of Greenville

17. Greenville Herald Banner

18. Hunt County

19. Texas A&M University-Commerce

20. Texas Department of Transportation

21. Texas State Department of Fish and Wildlife

22. Texas State Department of Health

23. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

24. Walworth Public Library