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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-11/06/2019 gll,FFkkeck Peter A.Young,Chairman y Town Hall,53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish,Secretary P.O.Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold S MINUTES Wed., November 6, 2019 4:30 PM Town Hall Conference Room A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held on November 6, 2019 in the Town Hall Conference Room. Present were: Peter Young, Chairman John Stein, Member Peter Meeker, Member James Abbott, Member Caroline Burghardt, Member Carol Brown, Member Lauren Standish, Committee Secretary Absent: James Dinizio, Town Board Liaison CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:30PM by Chairman Peter Young. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Peter Young attended a NYSACC conference last month held at the NYSDEC headquarters in Albany, and was appointed as a Board of Director. Several of the topics were Climate Smart Communities and the NYS Plastic Bag Ban. Mark Lowrey, Assistant Director of the NYSDEC will be in Riverhead on November 25th for a Climate Smart Communities forum. Peter will provide the details as they become available. CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITES PROGRAM Peter Meeker has been designated by the CAC as the primary contact person and sign up for a portal account. He completed a draft mission statement, which will be submitted to 2 the Town Board. The next step will be for Peter to meet with department heads for the purpose of gathering a list of projects that have already been completed. Chairman Young requested he hold off on meeting with the department heads until after the Nov. 25th meeting with Mark Lowrey. LWRP REVIEWS Peter Young suggested everyone become familiar with Policies 4&6 in preparation for the possibility of reviewing future application for consistency under the LWRP. PROJECT UPDATE-ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt and Peter Meeker completed a draft list of environmental contacts. The draft will be submitted to the Town Board and Board of Trustees with a cover letter requesting any additions and/or corrections. OTHER POSSIBLE PROJECTS Peter Young asked the members if anyone would be interested in Red-Knot bird monitoring during the dredging season. If anyone is interested, please contact him directly. James Abbott suggested a priority list be established as the CAC moves forward with the new responsibilities. REPORTS James Abbott attended the Board of Trustees meeting held on October 16th. The Board did not approve the application submitted on behalf of Schultz for clearing activities. They were required to re-vegetate the area and report back for a compliance inspection. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Caroline Burghardt, seconded by James Abbott, to Approve the Minutes of October 9, 2019. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of 40200 MAIN LLC (Orient by the Sea) for a 10-year maintenance permit to reconstruct, replace or maintain existing structures at an existing marina. Work to include replacement of existing timber bulkhead sections with new vinyl bulkhead or steel; replacement of existing timber dock sections, removal of timber docks, dredge/excavate the area between the bulkheads to -6 MLW and replacement of pilings. Remove and relocate bulkhead in northeast corner approx. 13' to square out the corner and remove and relocate bulkhead in southwest corner approx. 17' to square out the corner. Property upgrades will include a pump-out facility. Located: 40200 Route 25, Orient. SCTM#15-9-8.1 3 1 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Peter Meeker The CAC Supports the application with the recommendation the wave protections boards are constructed with Epay or Greenheart wood;and a plan for stormwater run-off mitigation. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ORIENT WHARF CO. to dredge approx. 2150 cy. of bottom land from the area surrounding the Orient Yacht Club, to maintain the safe navigability of the harbor and maintain the viability of the marina. Located: 2110 Village Lane, Orient. SCTM#24-2-28.1 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Peter Meeker The CAC Supports the application with dredging to no more than -6'-below mean low water and the upland disposal site for the dredge material is identified. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of GARDINERS BAY ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. INC. for a 10-year maintenance permit to maintenance dredge an area 25' wide X 1100' long of'main channel inlet from Orient Harbor to -4' below mean low water. Remove 1000 cy. of spoil. Dredge 100'X 50'X 8' deep below mean low water deposition basin at inlet removing 750 cy. of spoil. Dredged spoil to be placed as beach nourishment on beach above mean high water line along Orient Harbor north-east of inlet and on beach area between the,jettys on land'of,Aprea south-west of inlet as previously approved. Located: Spring Pond, East Marion. SCTM#37-4-17 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Peter Meeker The CAC does Not Support the application and recommends the applicants revisit the design of the inlet protection system. A survey was not included in the application and should be required. The CAC further recommends best management practices and any future dredging of this area should be limited to no more than -6' below mean low water. The CAC suggests the applicants contact Cornell Cooperative Ext. for a list of recommended vegetation for shoreline protection. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 4 Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SANTOSHA AFTER 50 LLC to remove approx. 111 sf. of existing deck. Construct proposed mudroom to connect to existing cottage and as-built shower stalls, W/D and toilet room, shed, and to legalize dwelling for issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. Located: 56155 Route 48, Greenport. SCTM#44-1-21 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Peter Meeker The CAC Supports the application with the recommendation of an innovative alternative septic system and the installation of gutters, leaders and drywells. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PATRICIA COSIMANO to remove existing open deck and landing. Construct covered porch with landing and open deck. Located: 845 Waters Edge Way, Southold. SCTM#88-5-63 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Peter Meeker Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Caroline Burghardt, seconded by James Abbott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ALAN CARDINALE for the demolition of the existing frame dwelling in its' entirety, including all foundations, footings, decks, patios, utility services, driveway, walkways, etc. as required to remove all improvements from the property. Existing sanitary system to be abandoned in conformance with the SCDHS requirements. Proposed silt fence to be installed surrounding entire demolition area on the down-grade elevation to prevent any possible run-off and /or erosion. Proposed steps to beach to be installed which include a 4'X 4' landing, 4'X 29' steps, 6'X 6' landing, 4'X 26' steps, 10'X 10' deck at top of bulkhead area, 4'X 5' platform and 4'X 8' steps to beach area. All decking to be untreated timber material and all work on stairs to be performed by hand methods. Located: 6025 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-13-7 Inspected by: James Abbott, Peter Young, Caroline Burghardt The CAC Supports the application with retractable stairs at the base. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 5 Moved by Caroline Burghardt, seconded by James Abbott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of RENE CARDINALE for the removal and replacement of existing stairs to beach including 3.5'X 6' platform, 3.5'X 56' steps, 4'X 4' platform, 4'X 4' platform, 10'X 10' deck at top of bulkhead, 4'X 5' platform and 3.5'X 5' steps to beach. All decking to be untreated timber material and all work on stairs to be performed by hand methods. Located: 6125 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-13-8 Inspected by: James Abbott, Peter Young, Caroline Burghardt The CAC Supports the application with retractable stairs at the base. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Abbott, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of NEW SUFFOLK WATERFRONT FUND to replace dilapidated bulkhead on the south side of the marina, providing protection for completed marina repairs. Located: 650 First Street, New Suffolk. SCTM#117-8-18 Inspected by: James Abbott, Peter Young, Caroline Burghardt Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved Caroline Burghardt, seconded by James Abbott, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SCOTT & TAMMY COLLETTI for the in- place replacement of 86 If. of existing timber bulkhead with new rock revetment. Filter fabric, 6" bedding stones, and 300-500 lb. armor stones to be used for revetment. Proposed addition of a 38'X 10' wood deck behind east side of revetment. Backfill with 5 cy. of clean sand fill from upland source. Proposed 38'X 10"non-turf buffer behind west side of revetment. All work to be performed from landward side of existing bulkhead and proposed rock revetment. All wood to be non-treated. Located: 2140 Deep Hole Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#123-4-4.1 Inspected by: James Abbott, Peter Young, Caroline Burghardt Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried RECOMMENDATIONS-APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Peter Meeker, it was 4 7 6 RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ALEXANDER PERROS to Amend Wetland Permit#9476 and Coastal Erosion Permit#9476C to authorize the elimination of the proposed easterly 10' revetment return; installation of approx. 93 If. of stone revetment; and placement of approx. 324 cy. of sand renourishment to be vegetated with native planting, including approx. 58 cy. of clean sand to be trucked in from an approved upland source. Located: 19215 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#51-1-18 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Peter Meeker The CAC Supports the application with no mining of the beach sand and the installation of a 10' non-turf, vegetated buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by James Abbott, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SCOTT & SUSAN AMBROSIO to Amend Wetland Permit#9379 to move existing house and patio 20' landward; extend 34'X 34' footing and foundation an additional 6'X 34' deep on the east side of the house; extend two-story house plan on the east side 6'X 34' deep on the first and second floors; extend existing front porch; demolish and remove concrete patio and construct new framed deck with stairs; extend patio roof; reconfigure gravel driveway; install 1000 gallon propone tank; eliminate one plastic shed and install one 8'X '10' shed; and relocate and reconfigure on-site wastewater treatment system to allow for-new landward location. Located: 1940 Mason Drive, Cutchogue: 8CTM#104-7-16.1 Inspected by: James Abbott, Peter Young, Caroline Burghardt Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Caroline Burghardt will attend the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for Wed., November 13, 2019 at 5:30PM. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council will be held on December 4, 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�s�unbmifted by,� a�Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council