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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAC-05/08/2019 FO Peter A.Young,Chairman Town Hall,53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish,Secretary P.O.Box 1179 �► Southold,NY 11971 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., May 8, 2019 4:30 PM Town Hall Conference Room A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held on May 8, 2019 in the Town Hall Conference Room. Present were: Peter Young, Chairman John Stein, Member Peter Meeker, Member James Abbott, Member Carol Brown, Member Lauren Standish, Committee Secretary Absent were: Caroline Burghardt, Member James Dinizio, Town Board Liaison CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:35PM by Chairman Peter Young. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Peter Meeker will find out if there are topography and soil maps available for CAC use, as requested by Carol Brown, and reach out to Mark Terry regarding assistance with the LWRP. REPORTS James Abbott attended the Board of Trustees meeting held on April 17, 2019. The application made on behalf of Vanston Bear was Tabled and the Board of Trustees will revisit next month. The CAC did Not Support the application. 2 There is an ongoing issue with properties not being properly posted making them extremely difficult to locate. Chairman Young will reach out to Liz in the Trustees office about this and discuss the need for better property descriptions as well. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by James Abbott, to Approve the Minutes of April 15, 2019. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of 1505 BIRDSEYE ROAD, LLC to clearing and grubbing from westerly property line following top of bluff/bank to easterly property line, infilling area from landward side of non-turf buffer; installation of I/A septic system; installation of 4' wide beach access path; second-floor eaves overhang; and creation of a 15' non-turf buffer to be planted with permissible vegetation. Located: 1505 Birdseye Road, Orient. SCTM#17-1-4 Inspected by Carol Brown, Peter Young The CAC does Not Support the application based on inadequate setbacks and recommends the proposed project follow the required setbacks in accordance with Chapter 275. The property was not properly posted making it difficult to locate. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ANDREW FLINN to construct a 20'X 40' in- ground swimming pool with a 4' wide.on-grade brick walk around pool. Install a 4'X 4' pool drywell to contain pool backwash; install a 6'X 8' pool equipment area; 4' high pool enclosure fence; and an 18'X 40' patio at grade. Located: 1500 Bay Avenue, East Marion. SCTM#31-8-12.9 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Peter Young The CAC Supports the project, however it was not staked. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 3 Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of GARY MANGUS & MARIAM MEYERS to install a 6'X 20' floating dock, 6'X 4' lower platform, 4'X 22' catwalk access directly off existing bulkhead, and install electrical power to dock. Located: 1295 Island View Lane, Greenport. SCTM#57-2-16 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application, however the property was not posted. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of BLUE MOON PARTNERS, LLC to maintenance dredge, with ten years maintenance, an approx.15'X 115' area of owner's underwater land to a maximum depth of-5 MLW (with max. 1' overcut) and truck approx. 140 cy. of resultant spoil to an approved upland site; and legalize existing 200 sf. patio/firepit; approx. 1,948 sf. of existing concrete paver pool patio; approx. 58 If. rock retaining wall located along landward boundary of existing 10'-16' non-turf buffer. Located: 360 Wiggins Lane, Greenport. SCTM#35-4-28.33 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with a request the applicant demonstrate how the pool backwash and overflow will be handled. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of STEVE DONADIC & MARCIA DONADIC to eradicate existing invasive bamboo from site by approved methods; construct new two-story dwelling on masonry foundation; attached one-car garage; construction covered masonry entrance terrace and walkway to grade; new frame deck on waterside; install new sanitary system with waterproof retaining wall; permeable parking area with curbing; construct 130 If. retaining wall adjacent to property to west; place approx. 1,400 clean fill; provide topsoil and landscaping; leaching pools for stormwater run-off; provide 20' wide non-turf buffer behind wetlands line with max. 4' wide access path to beach; connection to public water supply and underground propane tank for fuel. Located: 1071 Bay Home Rd., Southold. SCTM#56-5-37 Inspected by: Carol Brown The CAC does Not Support the application because the project is within a flood zone, there was evidence of standing water, and the setbacks are less than 100'. r a 4 Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of MICHAEL MANGAN for an enclosed sunroom to be built over existing raised brick/concrete patio in rear of residence and second-floor extension over existing first-floor. Located: 350 Blue Dolphin Drive, Southold. SCTM#57-1-25 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application as applied for, with the condition gutters, leaders and drywells are installed to contain the roof run-off. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ANTOINE VANHOREN to install 100 If. stone toe armor, 50 cy. clean sand, plant Cape American beachgrass to be disturbed areas and extend 5.6'X 10' stairs for beach access. Located: 1200 Leeton Drive, Southold. SCTM#59-1-1 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Peter Young Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of KATHRYN A. CAMPBELL to rehabilitate and upgrade existing driveway located within an easement by constructing a 94' retaining wall, drainage system, placing fill and resurfacing the driveway with clean gravel. Located: 570 Hippodrome Drive, Southold. SCTM#66-2-12 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Peter Young, John Stein The CAC does Not Support the application based on the following: • There are no bulkheads along the west side of the pond and within the entire circumference of Hippodrome Drive, other than the property along the front: • No vegetation should be removed; • Given the sensitive nature of the angled bluff, a living shoreline is highly recommended; • This is a sensitive area with a living nursery for a variety of marine life; and • The right-of-way should be staked and a clarification of the 15' easement. 5 Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ANGELA KLAVAS (ESTATE) to remove and replace 85' bulkhead and two 10' returns at a height 1' higher than existing. Incidentally dredge the area 10' seaward to a depth of-4 ALW with 30 cy. of spoils to be used as backfill. Located: 1155 Arshamomaque Ave., Southold. SCTM#66-3-6 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Peter Young The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the bulkhead is not raised 1' higher than existing, the lights are dark skies compliant, the installation of a 15' non-turf vegetated buffer along the landward side of the bulkhead, no in-ground irrigation within the buffer, and the dredge spoil is tested before backfilling behind the bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PETER & DIANE MOLLICA for the removal of existing timber bulkhead and landward replacement of 25 If. of new vinyl bulkhead and 5 If. bulkhead return. Remove existing 5'X 22' floating dock and 6'X 20' floating dock in new landward location of existing. Install new on-grade 5' wide untreated walkway landward of proposed bulkhead. Included in the work is the removal of approx. 15 cy. of fill from landward side of bulkhead prior to its relocation. Located: 50 Schooner lane, Southold. SCTM#71-2-21 Inspected by: Peter Meeker Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JERRY J. CALLIS REV. TRUST to remove and replace, in-place, approx. 67' of existing groin up to 6" higher. Located: 2350 Paradise Point Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-3-19.3 Inspected by: Peter Meeker The CAC Supports the application to remove and replace the groin at the existing height. Raising the height would block lateral access within the public domain. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 6 Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JOHN PETROCELLI to remove and replace, in-place, approx. 67' of existing groin up to 6" higher. Located: 2240 Paradise Point Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-3-19.6 Inspected by: Peter Meeker The CAC Supports the application to remove and replace the groin at the existing height. Raising the height would block lateral access within the public domain. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of DANIELLA V. VENETIS & JOHN VENETIS to rebuild and replace inkind/inplace 75' of bulkhead with 5' return on westerly side and 7' return on easterly side and wetland restoration plan; place 25' cy. of clean sand and plant 1000 sf. of new march 12" on center. Retain clean sand with pinned bio-logs or equal. Located: 2600 Takaposha Rd., Southold. SCTM#87-6-4 Inspected by: Peter Meeker The CAC Supports the application using best management practices. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of KENNETH W. QUIGLEY & MARJON VANEYK to reconstruct the existing dockage located along the eastern shoreline, and to reconstruct the connecting walkway. Proposed dock will consist of a 4'X 33' fixed elevated catwalk supported by ten (10) pilings, a 3'X 15' hinged ramp and a 6'X 20' floating dock secured by four (4) pilings. Floating dock will utilize vertical stays to maintain an elevation of 2.5' over the underwater bottomland. Walkway extension is to measure 4'X 21' and supported by eight (8) posts. Located: 2245 Little Peconic Bay Lane, Southold. SCTM#90-1-16 Inspected by: Peter Meeker Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried • 7 Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JOHN & LORI MCDONALD to reconfigure existing pervious gravel driveway by removing 485 sf. of driveway and installing approx. 435 f. of new pervious gravel driveway; clear approx. 955 sf. of existing brush and construct 20'X 30' swimming pool, on-grade masonry pool patio and masonry walkway; re-grade area adjacent to swimming pool and patio by using on-site pool excavation material to raise grade less than 18"; install a pool drywell, pool equipment and 4' high pool enclosure fencing; construct 5.5'X 16.5' porch addition and 2'X 6' one-story addition to an existing two-story dwelling; and replace overhead utility lines with underground utilities. Located: 1700 Cedar Point Drive East, Southold. SCTM#92-1-3 Inspected by: Peter Meeker Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of DAVID BOFILL to construct a dock assembly off the eastern shoreline consisting of a 4'X 49' elevated catwalk/ramp, secured by fourteen (14) posts; 3'X 15' hinged ramp and 6'X 20' floating dock secured by four (4) pilings. Located: 5125 Vanston Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-14-2 Inspected by:-Peter Meeker Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ANDREW FOHRKOLB to demolish and remove existing one-story building and outdoor shower; construct approx. 1788 sf. one and two-story, single-family dwelling with 39 sf. and 65 sf. roofed over patios, exterior basement entrance, 569 covered deck, and 363 sf. garage; install 95 sf. enclosure for outdoor shower, trash, and mechanical equipment; install 437 sf. on-grade masonry walkway/patio and 194 sf. pervious gravel patio on waterside of house; install 76 sf. on- grade masonry landing, 3' wide stepping stone walkway, and 3' high retaining wall on north side of house; remove/abandon existing sanitary system and install new sanitary system outside Ch. 275 jurisdiction; install a drainage system of leaders, gutters and drywells; install a loop geothermal well field; and establish a 10' wide non-turf buffer adjacent to top of bluff, leaving a 4' wide pathway through buffer to access existing bluff stairway. Located: 1335 Fleetwood Lane, Cutchogue. SCTM#137-4-30 Inspected by: Peter Meeker Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried v 8 Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of MICHAEL & DANA SAVINO for the existing 104' bulkhead to have all timbers and sheathing cut down and partially removed to be flush with the existing native seaward grade in-place; install 96 If. of new vinyl bulkhead 5' landward of proposed low-sill bulkhead with all construction of the new bulkhead to be positioned at or landward of 170' from the property's upland corners in conformity with prior Board.of Trustees action; new bulkhead may be up to 18" higher and use the fill generated as a result of the new bulkhead's more landward position; revegetated disturbed areas with Spartina alterniflora; 5' wide deck area between proposed at existing seaward grade bulkhead and proposed vinyl bulkhead to be converted to open-grate decking supported by cantilevered beams supporting a max. of 6' wide non-toxic thru-flow style deck with no independent piles or supports extending into the creek bottom for supporting the max. 6' wide deck; new catwalk extension to bridge the gap created by the more landward bulkhead meeting the existing dock may include the min. number of pile supports necessary (max. of 4) and the deck will be surfaced with thru-flow decking. Located: 1945 Bayview Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#106-6-37 Inspected by: Peter Meeker The CAC does Not Support the application. The project is not dark skies compliant, there is an objection with raising the bulkhead, and a concern with the size and legality of the existing docking facility. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOVLED to SUPPORT the application of JANET R. LATHAM & KURT F. FREUDENBERG IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS to construct approx. 66 If. of low-sill vinyl bulkhead and two (2) angled low-sill bulkhead returns and backfill with approx. 100 cy. clean sandy fill to be trucked in from an approved upland source and planted with Spartina alterniflora 12" on center to restore approx. 1,200 sf. of vegetated intertidal marsh between bulkhead and MHW/tow of bank; and'as bank stabilization, install approx. 82 If. of stone rip-rap on filter cloth along toe of eroding embankment. Located: 165 Lester's Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#114-7-2.1 Inspected by: Peter Meeker Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried ' 9 Moved by James Abbott, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of KAREN A. CID & CLIFFORD CID for a proposed 17'X 26' at grade bluestone patio in sand with 12" retaining wall at edge of patio. Located: 675 Meadow Beach Lane, Mattituck. SCTM#115-5-7&8 Inspected by: John Stein, James Abbott Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Abbott, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of NEIL T. MCGOLDRICK & AMY MCGOLDRICK for the existing accessory garage to be renovated with 25'X 8' addition to existing garage. Existing two-story dwelling w/covered deck, outdoor grill and pool equipment, in-ground pool, hot tub and kiddy pool, and existing pool fence enclosure. Located: 1671 Meadow Beach Lane, Mattituck. SCTM#116-4-16.4 Inspected by: John Stein, James Abbott Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Abbott, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ROBERT & MARYBETH POLKE for the stabilization of an eroded bank with coir logs, rip-rap and plantings. Total length of 268 If. of coir logs with three parallel rows staked with oak states and planted. Total length of 80 If. of rip-rap placed along eroded bluff. Rip-rap to have a stabilization fabric placed beneath and installed in an interlocking fashion. Located: 1325 Lupton Point Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#115-11-9 Inspected by: John Stein, James Abbott Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Abbott, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of FLORIANE LAVAUD & THOMAS ANNICQ to construct a 160' catwalk with ramp and stairs to water level for launching a kayak, paddleboard, canoe, etc. Located: 305 Halls Creek Drive, Mattituck. SCTM#116-7-2 Inspected by: John Stein, James Abbott Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 10 Moved by John Stein, seconded by James Abbott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ANDREW TORGROVE & JONI FRIEDMAN to remove existing "L" shaped dock consisting of a 3'X 24' catwalk, 3'X 10' ramp and 6'X 16' floating dock; construct in the same location, starting 6' landward and ending 18" seaward, a new fixed timber "L" shaped dock, consisting of a 3'X 29' fixed timber catwalk constructed with open-grate decking and elevated 4' abov3e marsh grade, a 3'X 12' ramp, and a 6'X 16' float secured by two (2) 8" dia. piles. Located: 7165 New Suffolk Rd., New Suffolk. SCTM#117-5-31 Inspected by: John Stein, James Abbott Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by James Abbott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of RICHARD SAKS to remove existing dock, and construct in its place a new dock with a 20' shorter overall length, consisting of a 4'X 66' catwalk and 8'X 15' terminal platform (constructed entirely of untreated materials, including open-grate decking). Located: 2435 Laurel Way, aka 2435 Laurel Lake Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#121-4-17.1 Inspected by: John Stein, James Abbott Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by James Abbott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SCOTT COLLETTI for the in-place replacement of approx. 86 If. of existing timber retaining wall, raise 12", remove existing flag stone, add 10' wide untreated wood walk landward of bulkhead, and backfill with 10 cy. of clean upland fill. Located: 2140 Deep Hole Drive, Mattituck. SCTM#123-4-4.1 Inspected by: John Stein, James Abbott The CAC Supports the application, however questions the need to raise the retaining wall 12". Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by James Abbott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SAMUEL J. DEMEGLIO to construct a 1,716 sf. single-family dwelling with leaders and gutters leading to two drywells; associated sanitary system, 552 sf. deck with open-grate decking with gravel below, gravel driveway, 11 and establish a 50' wide non-disturbance buffer areas planted with non-fertilizer dependent grass. Located: 2280 Deep Hole Drive, Mattituck. SCTM#123-4-6 Inspected by: John Stein, James Abbott Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried RECOMMENDATIONS —APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND PERMITS & COASTAL EROSION PERMITS Moved by John Stein, seconded by James Abbott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of RANDI & ALRED SILBER to Amend Wetland Permit#4750 to authorize a 24' seaward extension of the existing dock by constructing a 4'X 20' fixed timber catwalk extension onto the seaward end of the existing 4'X 38' catwalk, relocating the existing 3'X 12' hinged ramp to the seaward end of the extended catwalk, removing the existing 6'X 16' float, and installing a 6'X 20' float secured with two (2) 8" dia. pilings; installation of one 10" dia. tie-off pile 8' seaward of the proposed float; and connection of water and electricity to dock. Located: 1570 Mason Drive, Cutchogue. SCTM#104-7-10 Inspected by: John Stein, James Abbott The CAC Supports the project, however it was not staked. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried John Stein will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., May 15, 2019 at 5:30PM. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council will be held on June 12, 2019 at 4:30PM in the Town Hall Conference Room. There being no further business to come before the Council, the'meeting was adjourned at 6:30PM. Respectfully submitted by, M , eb-f1` Laur' n M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council