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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPile, Maria Board of Trustees 20 November 18,2020 MR. KIMACK: Mike Kimack on behalf of the applicant. You have cov red basically everything. We have been through it several time . The last time we moved it over to make sure it was within at five-foot easement-that came on,_so_a ou know they - - -- - - ne. We did arm k��nv N •`t'. S. (7,C�� t=FJ� J be in Corr permit. J fie_ pi-v�osed . on (Ne TRL" Fi/1 LI 1�a rom the Board? TRl' cally. TRIi N r Cam- � I make a motion to clos TRl' CJLk,-s 47AAO-4N ©R TRC / TRl ! is application as per with the plans star TRL TRL ire TRUSTEEOLDSMITH: Before we move othenextone, canwetakea five-miriutcess. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Yes. Thank you. MS. CANTRELL: So for everybody watching,just to repeat, we are just taking a five-minute recess. (After a'recess, these proceedings continue as follows). TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: The next item, number 3, under Wetlands Permits, Michael Kimack on behalf of AARI H' RILE requests a Wetland Permit to construct a 36.0'x34.7' (1,249.2 sq. ft.) two-story dwelling on foundation in accordance with FEMA standards for the AE zone; and a pervious driveway. Located: 420 Lake Drive, Southold. SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 This project does not have a report from the Conservation Advisory' Council. There is an extensive LWRP memorandum from Mark Terry, which I will read into the record. It largely details many of the conderns of a voluminous number of letters that have been already entered into the file for which the Board also gave consideration to those that came in before our Monday evening, November 16th work session. The LWRP indicates to minimize the loss of human life and structures from flooding, that the structure setback to the wetland is proposed at 25 feet where there is 100-foot required to the top to prevent degradation of the function and balance of the ecosystem. The structure is proposed to be constructed in a FEMA flood zone AE E-111 with a first floor elevation of 12. The potential for,damage and loss over time due to flooding is a 1 1 Board of Trustees 21 November 18,2020 high as the wetland expands periodically. 6.1, to protect and restore the ecological quality throughout Southold Town. Note that the property is,included within an area identified as geologically and ecologically significant that occurs from the Great Pond wetland to Goldsmith's,Inlet in the Town of Southold. The vegetated communities in the area including the parcel consist of maritime , dune, maritime interdunal swale and shrub swamp. The New York State National Heritage program classifies maritime dune community as G4-S3. The"G"stands for global rank and the"S" for state rank. Globally, the maritime dune community is considered to be, apparently, (inaudible), though it may be quite rare in parts of the terrain, especially in the periphery. The S3;rank indicates that the maritime dunes are considered rare in New York with limited range similar to the maritime interdunal swale community as classified as G3, G4, S2, which designates the community as more rare than the maritime dunal community. Note the rank of S2 is the highest rank of rarity in New York. The area is expected to contain protected species associated with these community types. In 2004, the National Heritage program further identified these maritime interdunal swale and maritime dune communities as significant national communities from a statewide perspective. Additionally, the report acknowledges that the dune swale complexes are extremely rare on the north shore of Long Island and states that any development within maritime dunes would likely reduce the landscape ranking factor for the maritime interdunal swale'and reduce the overall quality or occurrence, and threaten its long-term viability. The site is also geologically unique, lacking the sufficient bluff system that dominates the north shore of the Town of Southold. Conversely, the area is comprised of low, the low primary dune, the interdunal swale, the secondary system, a rare geological community. In the event the application is considered for approval, the following are the recommendations of the LWRP. One. Verify the wetland line. New York State DEC shows a larger area. Two. Relocate the structure to achieve a greater setback to the wetland to meet the proposed purpose of the setback and the preservation of the function values the wetland. This would require reducing the setback for example, 30 feet, more in the context of a single-family home located to the southwest. Also set the structure on a higher topographical elevation of ten feet. Three. Establish a non-disturbance buffer equal to the distance of the setback. Number four. Require that the applicant show locations of drywells, the ability to comply with the Chapter 236 for storm water management of the Town Code. Number five. Require that a limit of disturbance be shown on the survey, limit of clearing, native vegetation. Board of Trustees 22 November 18,2020 And six. Prohibit the use of turf and use of fertilizer on the parcel to protect water quality and encourage, that being the use of no non-native vegetation and vegetation that is suitable for the dunal community where sea spray and dry conditions periodically exist. Number seven. Require installation of and advanced IA/OWTS de-nitrification system. Those rare the comments of the LWRP coordinator. The-Board of Trustees performed an inspection on November 10th, and during the course of inspection the Board considered that they--a discussion concerning the entirety of the ' property being non-turf, and that consideration be given to a non-disturbance on the entire north side of the house to the limit of the wetland, and the installation of an IA system. At the November 16th work session, the Board further entertained discussions concerning the serviceability of possibly not having a foundation here and putting the house on piles, and further increasing the distance to the wetland as was suggested in a number of the letters that the Board had received. At this time is there anyone who wishes to speak to this application? TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH: One thing, quickly. I just want to say, as Trustee)Bredemeyer said,we did receive a number of letters. They were all read and reviewed by the Board in its entirety. They are part of the file, as part of the public record. So during public comment we do not necessarily need to restate what is in those letters because that has already been reviewed. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Also for the record, the Board did discuss at the work session that we want to go back in the field and continue to do an assessment that was discussed, particularly with respect to the wetland line and the issues surrounding it. Again, anyone wish to speak to this application? MS. CANTRELL: Mike Kimack on behalf of the applicant has raised his hand. Because he's the agent for the applicant, I'll ask that he speak first. MR. KIMACK: Mike Kimack, on behalf of the applicant. I tried to follow, there were extensive comments, obviously, from the LWRP as a result of the input by several people. I can just go over the basics. It is a fragile area. We are aware of that. It does not have--it has limitations to it, both ecological and also from a code point of view. The house was made as small as it was, about 1,300 square feet overall, given the stoops and so on. In order to fit into the zoning requirements, the Zoning basically requires under this particular sized lot 50 feet from front yard and 20 feet from one side yard and 25 from the other. It was placed in an area, if you can look at the plan of the site plan, in an area that was fairly flat. You can probably judge that from where the stakes had been placed. Yes, it's only 25 feet, but the area where it was placed, Board of Trustees 23 November 18,2020 there was not a great deal of vegetation that had to be removed, for the most part. It was fairly an open area, as was the driveway going in there. And the silt fence line would certainly be this side of the wetland line. Cole Environmental laid that wetland line out, as a result of this particular application, made sure that we were basically aware of where it was so we could place it accordingly. The house is located in the AE zone, and under FEMA requirements it requires, it can be done on a block foundation. It does not require pilings. And in that particular case it only has to be raised two feet above the FEMA line AE elevation of 11. So the first floor was 13 feet, and the garage being 12.5'. It was placed, you can see from the contours, in a relatively flat area to avoid the slope that goes off to the house on the westerly side. And its approximately the same location back as that house is, and basically is as deep as the house next door to it. Do you have any other questions of me? TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Any additional questions from the Board members? TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: I mean, I think part of my issues with this house is, you know, because of the size of the lot, it was required to be moved 50 feet away from the road, but this Board is not really here to be concerned with the road. I mean, I think I would like to see it as far away from the wetlands as possible. That might be conflicting with some other Boards or some other jurisdictions but, I mean, we are awfully close to the wetland and awfully far from the road, in my mind, with this particular application. And it is a 1,250-square foot home, 1,300-square foot home. But it's also two stories. So it's not really a small home. MR. KIMACK: It has a small footprint, yes. That's correct. TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH: I don't know if we have it in the file, is there a side elevation with the road as a base mark? MR. KIMACK: No, that's not in there. Its just basically the site plan itself, primarily. It had the information on it. Moving it closer to the road would require going to the Zoning Board for a variance. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: We are aware of that. Any additional questions from the Board? Go ahead. Sorry. MR. KIMACK: I mean, if you look at it, we still have to keep ten feet or so away from the septic system, so the best we would probably be able to do is maybe move it 15 feet, basically. So that 25 would become 40. 1 mean, that doesn't give you a lot, you know, to move it that way. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: I don't think we are in a position to plan the house at this point. If after the public hearing the Board is consistent with its work session wants to look at additional factors, a supplemental plan could be submitted for our review. MR. KIMACK: Um, so your concerns is that, what you are looking for is you want more, as much space between the line of the Board of Trustees 24 November 18,2020 freshwater wetlands to the house itself. if we can extend that. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: That is true. And that was discussed, and the Board needs to absolutely confirm the accuracy of the wetland line that was done by Cole Environmental, and to look at some of these other factors and the specific suggestions of the LWRP coordinator so we can bring it into consistency. Okay, are there any further questions from the Board? I'll open it up for additional concerns and public comment. TRUSTEE WILLIAMS: Mike, in my reviewing of the file, one of the things that—again, this is one Trustee's opinion -- is to try and be as aggressive as we can be with a non-disturbance area, you know, basically surrounding the whole house. I understand there is a building lot there and at some point we may end up with a house, but it would be nice to see the, you know, a non-manicured lawn, to kind of be more in its natural state, maybe some plantings to look nice. But that is something that I just wanted to add there. MR. KIMACK: Okay. I mean one of the possibilities I'm looking at primarily is for you gentlemen to go take a look, and we are not going to redesign it per se, but if I rotated the house so the front was parallel to the road, I could probably pick up another-ten feet from the back and still not have a variance situation. That would give us about 35 feet roughly, back there, by, let me see— TRUSTEE WILLIAMS: It might make sense to have the wetland line reflagged as per the surrey, then we could revisit that in our next field inspection. MR. KIMACK: We can have it reflagged. There were flags out there that Cole had put down. I apologize if you were not able to-- TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER:Actually, we did see the flags. Mike Domino and I went in first and saw the flags. They should be there. You might want to check to make sure they are still there. MR. KIMACK: Yes. I mean, if we rotated the house, it would be about 35 feet, roughly, in that particular case. So that may be helpful. And we can still not have to deal with going to another agency, but you would pick up an extra ten feet. And we can then move the silt fence a little bit closer and be that further away. Generally, if you look behind the stakes on the property, there was a little bit of a clearance line before we even got to the first set of trees there, before we got to that line. TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH: Mike, I believe the Board was all in agreement that we would like to see it as far away from the wetlands as possible, with as little disturbance to the lot as possible. So whatever configuration that comes up with. MR. KIMACK: You are also making a recommendation for an IA system, too? TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH: Yes. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Yes. MR. KIMACK: Okay. I mean, its not within your jurisdiction, but that apparently may not matter anymore? Board of Trustees 25 November 18,2020 TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: Correct. It's.within the jurisdiction. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: It's within the jurisdiction. Mr. Kimack, do you have a copy of the LWRP report at this time? MR. KIMACK: I do not. I'll get it. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: It would be advisable. MR. KIMACK:What we can do is, I'll make a recommendation to table this application so that I have a chance to talk to my client and revise the building, perhaps to swing it and also to discuss the IA system. MR. HAGAN:While the applicant can make a request to table, there are people who still wish to comment to the public hearing, so they have the opportunity to make their comments before its tabled. MR. KIMACK: Okay. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER:Any additional comments, questions from the Board before we open it up to public comment? TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: Not at this time. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: At this time I'll open it up to public comment. MS. CANTRELL: Michael Kimack, I'll mute you. Is there anybody who wishes to speak with regard to this application, please be advised you'll speak one at a time. When you are done speaking, I'll mute you again and lower your hand. Down the road if you wish to speak again you need to re-raise your hand in order for us to realize you need to speak again. So Louise Harrison is the next person requesting to talk. Can you hear us, Louise? MS. HARRISON: Yes. Can you hear me? (Affirmative response). MS. HARRISON:Very good. Thank you. Hi, I'm Louise Harrison, five in Peconic. I am a principal of Conservation and Natural Areas Planning. I also work for Save the Sound, but I'm only represeriting myself and my own consulting firm at this point. Pdor-to this hearing I did not realize that the final application was considered a Type II action under SEQRA, so I'm requesting that when my comments are considered that I have submitted in writing, that you would at least mentally strike my references to a positive declaration of significance and an EAF Part III. I stand by all my other comments, however, including the paragraph on page two about the short form EAF,which was filled out by the applicant and does contain errors. Of particular significance, it's not only Mark Terry's assessment of the consistency of the LWRP of this project with the LWRP, but also my own assessment of it, as a person who worked at the New York State Department of State for four years and on coastal policies and their application, in particular how policies are affected by and are ruled by the significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats, and as you know and mentioned,Trustee Bredemeyer,the Goldsmith Inlet and beach significant coastal fish and wildlife. habitat is exactly where the applicant's lot is located. The entire lot lies within that habitat. Any building put on that Board of Trustees 26 -November 18,2020 lot, actually, would destroy some of that habitat. And as you are aware, and I'm sure Mark Terry is aware and illustrated in his remarks, that there is a specific habitat impairment test that must be followed, and that in order to protect and,preserve a significant habitat land and water use development shall not be undertaken if such actions would destroy the habitat, or significantly impair the viability of the habitat. Building on this lot will destroy the habitat, therefore development should not be undertaken on this lot. Moving the house around, changing its angle, reducing its size, placing it on pilings; are all laudable ideas, but they cannot mitigate the actual loss of a significant coastal fish and wildlife habitat. And that is something you need to consider very seriously in order to,comply with the Town's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program and your responsibilities as Trustees of our wetland and natural resources here in the town. As you have noted by reading my comments, I also commented on the fact that this is not compatible with the Town's , comprehensive plan, and I also have issues with the way the wetland boundary was flagged and the issues about buffer zones. So that's all in my comments. I would like to say that I find it somewhat objectionable that I just, I believe it was Trustee,Williams,just remarked that it was a foregone conclusion there would be eventually a house on this lot. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: I'm speaking for myself, discussing the file, that,was not my understanding. I don't know how the other Board members feel. TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH: No, not at all. We don't make determinations until after we hear all the public comments, and in this case, the Board signaled through this Zoom meeting to all out there that we have intention reviewing all matters with the LWRP and going back to the site. MS. HARRISON: Thank you. I appreciate that. TRUSTEE WILLIAMS: To restate, for clarification, if we come to see a house on this lot, I would like to see very strong non-disturbance areas. That's what I had said. If we come to see a house on this lot. MS. HARRISON: Thank you, very much, for clarifying. I was alarmed by that. I hope to not see a house on this lot and, as you noted in my letter, I support you working closely with the Town's land preservation committee to propose acquisition of this lot and all lots that lie within this significant coastal fish and wildlife habitat. The Town is blessed to have such a rare and beautiful maritime fresh water interdunal swale stretching all the way from Goldsmith's Inlet to Kenney's Beach, and if you have never had an opportunity to walk the length of that swale, in the swale, especially in the winter, and see the various forms of plant life that survive in the most harsh and trying conditions, that have been here for hundreds of years; gnarled, twisted, contorted and surviving. Board of Trustees 27 November 18,2020 ,There are ancient trees throughout the swale that make Southold beautiful as well as an interesting and useful wildlife habitat. It's rare in the state. It's highly significant in the Town. And we should not ignore it. Enough mistakes have been made with past permits for houses in this significant coastal'fish and wildlife habitat. It's time to reverse course and work in a positive manner to protect this habitat. Find a way to work with the land preservation committee, add a little extra time to your itinerary and work with them, make proposals to landowners and see who takes you up on it. I'm really pushing hard, as you know, for denial of this.permit, and thank you for your time this evening. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Thank you. Anyone else wish to speak to this application? TRUSTEE WILLIAMS: I just want to add that there is a 4.5`acre of land basically bordering most of the houses, and a generous portion that is owned by the county. So it is preserved. MS. CANTRELL: The next person is Lillian Ball. MS. BALL: Hello. Good evening, everybody. I'm happy to be able to speak to you. I'm Lillian Ball from Southold Town, from across from the interdunal swale is where I have lived for the last 20 years. And many of you may recall I have a letter that I submitted, but I'll just summarize here. I have been involved in land preservation because of the initial property that we were able to preserve in this maritime fresh water interdunal swale, which is just an incredible jewel,, as Louise said, and it is significantly impacted by any kind of construction that happens on it. And I think the rules are very clear in terms of the LWRP and Mark's suggestions. No matter what you do for this kind of construction, it will destroy the habitat. It will further degrade the habitat. It's not necessary, and I'm prepared, myself and several of the neighbors, are prepared to preserve it in whatever way we can. And we are prepared to stand in opposition to this kind of thoughtless development of what is so unusual and rare, and what is in fact one of the reasons people come to Southold Town. You want have a habitat that is unique and rare. Threatened iris prismatica, the sundew cranberry, all those remarkable plants that exist there and have been there for hundreds of years should be open and available to the public. I for one, even though I'm no longer on Land Preservation, after 14 years I decided it was time for someone else to go there, and I'm happy to hear that it was Nick's sister who was taking over because we have a history in this area of working with Nick and his sister's dad Al Krupski to preserve this land. There have been mistakes made in the past. There were Article 78s that were actually brought against the Town by landowners who are now in favor of saving this area, but because the Town did give a permit without really consulting the biological information of what was there and seeing the ranking, that the fact that it is state rare and globally rare, in fact, Board of Trustees 28 November 18,2020 and it's the only one on the north fork. We have a couple more in East Hampton that have been largely preserved, and what I would like to see happen in this amazing area, and many of the neighbors are concerned about and would also like to also see, is that it be preserved with the county, with the Town, with the Peconic Land Trust, with the neighbors, with everybody that is at all possible to have included, and to get it preserved and perhaps use that Suffolk County tax map that I believe was mentioned, the paper road-,-there is a paper road called Central Drive that runs right through the middle of it.And many of the adjacent neighbors are, you know, on that paper road and perhaps we could do something with a boardwalk so people can actually see these beautiful areas that are still here. I mean there is a wonderful cranberry bog preserve in Riverhead, very, very well attended, and I think if we do it in the right way, we cannot only save the habitat and this fragile ecosystem, but we can educate people about what the unique qualities are here in our Town of Southold. And land preservation has a policy of small lots, ways of dealing with small lots that may not be most advantageous, but I think both the neighbors and the Peconic Land Trust are prepared to really fight any construction on any of the remaining sites that are there. There are two that are already preserved, one with Suffolk County and one with the Peconic Land Trust, and there are others that could be preserved very easily with those mechanisms. Um, so what-l-would like to say in closing is to thank you for really giving this your utmost consideration, and keep in mind that past mistakes really, really showed us that there is no reason to build on that kind of a property. There are other places'in town that people can go. We need to save this habitat now and have no regrets in the future. We really can't let the .lessons learned in the past by disregarding the botanical information destroy another lot in.this area. And I'm pretty sure that I for one will be very, very opposed to it and make sure that everybody knows how special it is. Thank you, so much, for your time and for giving this your utmost consideration. TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH: Thank you. May I say one quick thing, is if you guys can go to the Land Preservation with that same passion, it seems like there is a lot of community support for potentially purchasing this lot and preserving it. So not only the letters that came to us, but if do you do the same thing to Land Preservation and others, to potentially try to get your point across to them as well. MR. HAGAN: Did she say she was on Land Preservation -- MS. BALL: Yes. I was on Land Preservation for 14 years, so I know how Land Preservation works, and unfortunately small lots often fall through the cracks with Southold Town. And there are reasons for that, very understandable reasons for that. But I think there is a much broader coalition here based on the neighbors. We did raise $250,000 to purchase the Hartford Board of Trustees 29 November 18,2020 Preserve,which was right there on the corner of West Drive and Lake Drive, and Suffolk County has purchased other properties in there, and I think that there are ways that these intermittent, Fbelieve there are four to five still remaining lots that are mostly un-buildable. We had property owners come to us on Land Presentation and request variances and say that they would be interested-in selling it. Well, the fact of the matter is, if you really read the letter of the law, if you stick to the letter of the law, they are un-buildable. And they should not be allowed to be tweaked, moved, changed. They need to be preserved. And I think you'll find there are many, many different tools in the Land Preservation toolbox, and many different ways we can approach it. I've already spoken about it to Melissa Spiro, but we'll see what happens with the Town. But there is also the county, and state, and DEC has funds, and the Peconic Land Trust, and our very committed many members of the civic association, are very committed to this. So we fought this battle several times before and we'll fight it again, and eventually I hope it will be preserved, the whole area, at least that block between West Drive and Kenney's Road, and Leeton Drive and Lake Drive. That whole area should be preserved TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Thank you. MS. BALL: And just one additional point. I want to make one last point, the adjacent property owned by Rick Byrd (sic), was a house that was built in the '30s, so they knew nothing then. And it was all, all that whole property, that whole land was cut up into,quarter acre lots in the'30s. And that's why the paper road is•still there. So there is no comparison between the adjacent lot where the house is built and what they are proposing now. The ignorance that prededed this is not an excuse. And we know better now. And Al and the Town, and so many, Jimmy King, and so many people on the previous Board of Trustees went to bat for this because they realized they made a mistake. They pulled the permit. They realized they made a mistake when the second house that is in this area was actually up in front of us. So let's learn from our lessons. Let's do the right thing. Let's preserve this land however we can. And if you will make the first step by calling it un-buildable, then we have a chance. Thank you. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Thank you. Anyone else wish to speak to this application? MS. CANTRELL: I see Kenneth Richter. And, real quick, I see there are a number of people on telephone. If you wish to speak, please note to press*9. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Also I would like to remind people calling in or speaking that we need to limit to five minutes because the Board has an agenda that is running into 18 pages tonight, and we have extensive comments that are becoming repetitive. We have a very extensive LWRP report, and the Board has already Board of Trustees 30 November 18,2020 signaled we are going to be reviewing the entire matter and going back out on field inspection. Thank you. MS. CANTRELL: Kenneth Richter, you have waved, so I'm asking you to un-mute yourself if you can hear us. (No response). Ken Richter, are you there? MR. HAGAN: He put his hand down. We might move on if there is no response. Is there anybody else? TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Would anyone wish to speak? MS. CANTRELL: He just logged off. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Okay. Where are we with public comment? MR. HA.GAN: There are no other people for public comment. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Okay, at this time I'll make a motion to table the application at the applicant's request for the Board to review materials in the file, the LWRP, and suggestions made at the public hearing. That's my motion. TRUSTEE DOMINO: Second. TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH: All in favor? (ALL AYES). TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: Number 4, Robert Brown Architects on behalf of MICHAEL&.MARY BETH PETSKY requests a Wetland Permit to install a new foun tion and lifting the existing cottage to be FEMA compliant; re ove and construct new landing to entry, 3 risers to ground with 6" handrail to code; and remove and replac part of existing roof o 693 sq.ft. seasonal cottage including 22 sq. ft. addition f landward northeast corner of co ge. Located: 65490 Ro to 25, Breezy Shores, Cottag 10, Greenport. SCTM# 1000-53-5-1 .6 The LWRP found t is application to be c sistent. On the 12th of Nove ber this propert as visited by Trustee Bredemeyer wh noted that t plans lacked gutters, leaders to drywells. Folio ing that, inhouse discussion occurred at the work sessio and ' was noted everything else was straightforward. I do have new plans in th le dated November 17th, 2020, that do show gutters to le ers drywells. Is there anyone here at wis s to speak regarding this application? MS. CANTRELL: K en from Rob B wn's office is here. Karen, I'll ask you to un- te. Can you hear s? MS. SOTKA: Hi his is Karen Sotka fro Robert Brown's office. I don't know, d you have any other que tions. TRUSTEE K PSKI:Are there any com ents from the Board at this time? (Negative response). No, I don't believe so. Everything with the n plans makes it fairly straightforward. Thank you. TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: Thank you. Is there anyone else here that wishes to speak regarding this application? MS. CANTRELL: Karen, I'll mute you. There is somebody named Board of Trustees 85 March 18, 2021 MR. KIMAC . Okay. Then I would like to be able to be on that work session a d we can come up with a revised plan on the pool that will hopefull a more amenable_ _ to _. r whatever r we can- do in that area. TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: ou good. Is there anyone else o wish to speak regarding this application? (No response). Hearing no fu er com nts, I make a motion to table this hearing until month. TRUSTEE ILLIAMS: Secon . TRUST GOLDSMITH:All in favor? (ALL S). -r TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: The next application, number 22, Michael Kimack on behalf ofIATRIE equests a Wetland Permit to construct a 36.0'x34.7' (1,249.2 sq.ft.)two-story dwelling on foundation in accordance with FEMA standards for a AE zone; and a pervious driveway. Located: 420 Lake Drive, Southold. SCTM# 1000-59-1=21.2 The Board received a new set of plans,which it reviewed in the field on March 10th,with Mr. Kimack present, and indicated that it would be further discussed at our work session. Since the last time the Board met, during the course of the public hearing, the Board has received additional written communications, one dated, e-mail dated, from Yanni1309 ,A0L indicating his displeasure with the proposal saying he's lived here for 40 years. This is incorporated into our record. Another one from Mr. Kenneth Richter on March 14th, specifically detailing concerns he has about the quality of the plans submitted. Additionally, another e-mail received from shoeguru1@optonline.net (sic). Another more detailed letter with a few points that'I would like to repeat from Mr. Richter, specific points with respect to the latest drawings, he draws questions specifically related to the proposed septic system is the same on the first plan. Scale has not been changed as the Trustees requested to show greater details. There were no side elevations. There is no indication of how much or what kind of fill. There are no plans to protect steep slopes to be created.The proposal is only 18 feet from the lot line, and as indicated, lot line 20, I'm sorry, I mis-spoke. This is Rick—this was not Mr. Richter.This is Richard, Mr. Richard Byrd. He's the neighbor to the north.And also he points out the survey we are working with is 36-years old, and claiming this house is historically in the middle of a flood zone. Hard copies are provided by adjacent owners.And Mr. Kenneth Richter also had provided another letter that I just referenced. The Board discussed this project at length at our Monday evening work session, and after initial discussions that we had before going on field inspection, but definitely that we had Board of Trustees 86 March 18, 2021 Monday evening on our work session that the Board feels that this house, much like another project, you are familiar with the Southold Sunset, should be built on pilings to deal with the flood zone issues, and not consider a garage. And a chief concern of ours, which we previously previewed with,you, to have this application go before the Department of Environmental Conservation is because its not only subject to our code that we can compel other administrative agencies to review projects first, but the Department of Environmental Conservation typically, of course we can't speak for them, but they typically take a different view towards wetland setbacks, particularly the size of wetland, freshwater wetland setbacks. This Board typically also adds many more land use requirements on a project. The project plan that was dated in on March 3rd still shows a conventional sanitary system, and of course is somewhat smaller and a different design as the original. So the project description eventually would have to be amended to reflect that. But the current project plan we have doesn't show an Won it. So the amount of land commitment necessary for either infiltrators or pressure mat system might measurably affect the size of the house that can be built vis-a-vis what kind of setback the Department of Environmental Conservation may require of you. We already have reviewed the inconsistency,which we reviewed on our December 21 st meeting, so we don't need to repeat that, but many of the same issues remain concerning AE flood zone. Is there anyone here who wishes to speak to this application? MR. KIMACK: Michael Kimack, on behalf of the applicant. I'll make this easy. As our discussion the last time, I would probably make the offer to take this to DEC to see if I can get a resolve out of DEC before I come back to you, with the understanding, I think, that in order for me to come back you would be looking for pilings with no garage on the house, at the very least, within the envelope. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Yes. MR. KIMACK: And I'll note to put an IA system on the plans. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: And it would behoove you to have the IA system planned, so to make sure you have sufficient room. And I'm speaking for myself now, but the current plan, I don't believe we had a detailed discussion in the field. But I don't believe the Board is looking for non-turf areas. I think the Board would be, looking down the road, the Board would look to any construction here-would stock pile the native sand material, and that's one of the reasons we are not keen on having a foundation construction because we don't want additional materials brought in that would not match the graining size or the beach sand that is in place. And that non-turf, areas designated non-turf, I believe the Board has already discussed at work session that we would prefer to have.the entirety of the property left in native sand and native vegetation, not any Board of Trustees 87 March 18, 2021 non-turf areas that could be otherwise, other than, we would not want to see woodchips, we would not want to see pebbles or gravel.We would probably just simply want to see an impervious driveway of the most minimalist size, house on pilings, IA and a setback that might be determined by the DEC. TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH: I'll concur with what Trustee;Bredemeyer said. To perhaps keep it even, in my opinion. The piles will negate the need to grade. It will keep that in a more natural state than it is. I would like to see it further landward.As well as 100% even, an IA system, as well as non-disturbance throughout. I do like the concept of having that natural buffer in front as well, as you proposed. But the entirety of the property, minus a potential house, I think needs to stay in its natural state. And being on piles keeps it more in a natural state. And the IA system is 100% a must. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Is there anyone else who wishes to speak.to this application? TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: Just briefly I would echo both of those sentiments, and just to add on or sort of piggyback"on that concept that the, you know, I don't think we want to see fill brought in. Period. Unless absolutely necessary for a small parking area. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: I see a hand. I don't know if anyone-- MS. CANTRELL: I was waiting to see. Somebody named Rick, if you would like to speak. MR. BYRD: I JUST want to make one statement. The applicant has been asked three times for THE IA system. And as of last plans, they are not there. I don't quite understand what is going on. He's also, the Board had asked for the plans to be a larger scale. That has not happened. That's,all I have to say. TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH:Thank you. TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: Thank you. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Is there anyone else who wish to speak to this? MS. CANTRELL: Mike would like to speak again. MR. KIMACK: Very quickly, the question of why the IA system, we know there will be an IA system, I just want to move that system to a location as to protect the front vegetation area that has been raised to be very sensitive, but more important, in terms of the distance away from the wetland area, and I was trying to get a read out of the Board in terms of where that was. Ultimately once that was done, certainly you would direct me to put, and you would condition it to be an IA system, primarily, which generally doesn't have to show on the plans as such, but that would be one of the conditions, anyway, which I knew was forthcoming. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Also, Mr. Kimack, the fact is that, depending on the size of house, and the DEC required setback, you may have to reduce bedrooms to have'this land surface area necessary to have leaching and keeping the leaching field far enough away from the wetlands as well. There again, the Board is Board of Trustees 88 March 18, 2021 not in a position to design for you but there are still remaining problems here that the placement of conventional sanitary system with conventional leaching may on your plans you submit may take up much less space. So, and, you"know, I'm speaking to the limit of my former knowledge in this. But this is still problematic until you come up with something and get it _ to the DEC. Another hand? A couple of hands. MS. CANTRELL: If the Board is ready, there is a Lynne Normandia who would like to speak. MS. NORMANDIA: Yes. Lynne Normandla here. A quick reality check. The proposed plan is a two-story four-bedroom 1,300-square foot house. Nowadays no one builds houses that small. The old beach cottages that used to dot this area were small. I live in one of them. My three bedrooms are tiny. By today's standard, unacceptable. Two work sessions ago there was hey glitch in the recording, so you probably can't have the Minutes of it, but Mr. Kimack noted that the new owners might change the plan. I wonder where they are going to put their decks. Everyone has decks now. The proposed plan is either incomplete or a spec house just to get your approval. What is going to happen? What McMansion will come out of this if you do approve it? It is going to throw shadows on this wetland. Please do the right thing. Thank you. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Thank you. TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: Thank you. TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH: Thank you. MS. CANTRELL: Ken Richter would also like to speak. MR. RICHTER: Yes, I believe there is one major consideration which has not been discussed, and that has to do with the 100 foot requirement. This is not even five or ten feet into that 100 feet. It's more like 55 feet in. This is not even close. So it seems to be some puzzle as to why this is even being considered. And I'll make my comment that brief for you. Thank you. TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH: Thank you. TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: Thank you. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: Mr. Richter, it's unfortunate that there is somewhat of a misunderstanding with respect to this. The Board has a jurisdictional setback with stated wetland of 100 feet. But the Board is compelled to look at all the environmental impacts to a wetland, and all the regulatory agencies are similarly charged, although they have slightly different codes, and it doesn't mean it's an obligatory 100 feet. It's a permitting environmental regulatory zone, and it's unfortunate that it J seems that this has been a continued practice since the evolution of the Town's wetland ordinance going back to when the Trustees were first given or granted that responsibility from the Town Board. Also, since the adoption by the state Article 24 and Article 25 of the Freshwater and Tidal Wetlands Act. It is simply not fair to say that it's a fixed immutable hundred-foot zone. TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH: I think I would venture to guess every house in this neighborhood is within 100 feet of wetlands, whether Board of Trustees 89 March 18, 2021 it's Gray Pond, whether it's the freshwater wetlands in the middle, and/or Long Island Sound. MS. CANTRELL: Michael Kimack would like to speak again. MR. KIMACK: No, I apologize. I really have said what I needed to say. I think basically if everyone else has actually ended it, I would make the request that we table to give me the opportunity to revisit to the DEC, at least to get their comment and then be able to bring that back to you. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER:Thank you. At this time I make a motion-- there are no more hands. At this time I make a motion to table this application at the applicant's request. TRUSTEE DOMINO: Second. TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH:And just as a caveat to that, the plans that get submitted to the DEC need to be plans that we would see, including the IA system, including the non-disturbance, including piles and including as far away from the wetlands as possible. TRUSTEE BREDEMEYER: So it has been said. TRUSTEE DOMINO: Motion has been made and seconded. TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH:All in favor? (ALL AYES). TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH: I'll make a motion for adjournment. TRUSTEE KRUPSKI: Second. TRUSTEE GOLDSMITH:All in favor? (ALL AYES). espec tfully submitted by, e Glenn Goldsmith, President Board of Trustees 3/5/25,8:37AM DEC Permit Applications INEWYORK Department of O OFNrrY Environmental Conservation New Search I Or use the browser back button to get to previous page DEC Permit Application Detail Application ID: 1-4738-04759/00001 Facility: Pile Property Location: 420 Lake DR11000-59-1-21.2, Southold, NY 11971 ® Town or City: Southold Applicant: Pile, Maria H Permit Type: Freshwater Wetlands Application Type: New Date Received: 08/04/2020 e Status: Denied as of 08/14/2023 Complete Status: Complete as of 05/24/2022 UPA Class: Major Short Description: NEW SFD WITHIN 1 00' OF FWW Applicant proposes to construct a new single family dwelling, driveway, and sanitary system with associated grading and clearing of a portion of the NYS-regulated freshwater wetland adjacent area. This project site is currently vacant and the new structures are proposed to be constructed less than 50 feet from regulated freshwater wetland boundary. The Project Description: proposed work for this project will disturb a 7,900 square foot area resulting in disturbance of 49/o of the total freshwater wetland adjacent area on this parcel. The project site is located at 420 Lake Drive, Southold, NY 11971. ENB Publication Date: 06/08/2022 Written Comments 06/23/2022 Due: SEAR Class: Type 11 Action SEAR Determination: Not Applicable Lead Agency: None Designated Environmental Justice: The application is not subject to the Department's Environmental Justice policy (CP-29). Either the permits needed for the project are not subject to the policy or it has been determined that the project would not affect a Potential Environmental Justice Area. SHPA Status: The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/cfmxtextapps/envapps/index.cfm?district id=1002264&county swis code=47&stimulus=0 1/2 3/5/25,8:37 AM DEC Permit Applications continuation of an existing operational activity. Coastal Zone Status: This project is not located in a Coastal Management area and is not subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act. Final Disposition: Denied as-of , *I4'/202,3 Permit Effective Date: 08/14/2023 Permit Expiration Date: Stimulus Project: No Other Known IDs: 1000-59-1-21.2 - Tax Map Number (each county) DEC Contact: Kevin A Kispert SUNY @ Stony BrookJ50 Circle Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11790 Tel:(631)444-0302 Please email the Regional Office for additional information or questions regarding this application. New Search I Or use the browser back button to get to previous page Search Wizard Instructions hftps://extapps.dec.nv.gov/cfmxlextapps/envapps/index.cfm?district id=1002264&county swis code=47&stimulus=0 2/2 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: mkimack2@verizon.net Sent: Monday, August 21, 2023 12:22 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Pile, SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 application HI liz: I requested a public hearing with the DEC on the denial. I'll keep you informed as to what date it Will occur and the final disposition Best From:Cantrell, Elizabeth <elizabethc@town.southold.ny.us> Sent: Monday, August 21, 2023 11:51 AM To: mkimack2@verizon.net Subject: Pile, SCTM#1000-59-1-21.2 application Good Morning, The office is in receipt of the NYSDEC Notice of Permit Denial letter for the application referenced above which is attached for your reference. In light of the NYSDEC determination how would you like to proceed with this office's application? Would you like this application to be re-opened to a public hearing again (it will have to be re-noticed with possible fees due for noticing) or does your applicant wish to withdraw said application? Please advise. Senior Office Assistant Town of Southold Board of Trustees Office: 631-765-1892 Email 1 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Rick <richardb26@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 8:53 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: Pile application Attachments: Denial- Maria Pile 8-14-2023.pdf Good morning, could you please included the attached PDF regarding Pile application to the file and see that the trustees are aware of this letter from DEC. Thanks Richard Bird ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Division of Environmental Permits, Region 1 SUNY @ Stony Brook,50 Circle Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790 P: (631)444-0355 1 dep.r1@dec.ny.gov www,dec ny.gov Notice of Permit Denial August 14, 2023 Via email (!nLia,�i" 7Lna�Lc rn) and Certified Mail Maria H. Pile AUG 16 MID I Pile Property P Y 775 Scarsdale Road, Unit 19 Southold Town Tuckahoe, NY 10707 1 Board of Trustees Re: NYSDEC# 1-4738-04759/00001 Pile Property: 420 Lake Drive, Southold, NY 11971 SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 Dear Maria H. Pile; The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has completed the review of your application for a Freshwater Wetlands permit to construct a new dwelling, septic system, and driveway, with associated clearing and grading. During the review process DEC staff found that this project site contains a Class I freshwater wetland identified on the official freshwater wetland maps as#SO-5, which is protected along with the 100-foot adjacent area under the Freshwater Wetlands Act, Article 24 of the Environmental Conservation Law. The proposed project consists of a dwelling and related structures within the adjacent area of a regulated freshwater wetland.The proposed dwelling is, at its closest point,forty (40) feet from the wetlands, the proposed sanitary system (nearest part of leaching field) is eighty-two (82)feet from the wetlands, the proposed driveway is fifty-nine (59)feet from the wetlands and clearing of vegetation and grading is proposed at twenty-five (25)feet from the wetlands. Based on the information you submitted, including the most recent site plan/survey prepared by Kenneth M. Woychuk Land Surveying, last revised April 11, 2021, it has been determined that the subject application fails to satisfy the standards for permit issuance contained in 6 NYCRR Section 663.5 (Freshwater Wetlands Regulations)for the following reasons. YoNEW Department of yoRK STA E Environmental Conservation Page 2 of 3 Pursuant to 6 NYCRR § 663.5(b),the Department will issue a permit for activity in a freshwater wetland or its adjacent area only if it is found that the proposed activity will not substantially alter or impair the functions and benefits of a wetland. Any proposed activity must meet the standards of permit issuance contained in 6 NYCRR § 663.5(e), which include the three tests of compatibility and the weighing standards. A project identified as P(C) or P(N) in section 663.4 must meet the three tests of compatibility. Section 663.4(d) lists the construction of a residence and related structures (i.e., driveway), and clear-cutting vegetation other than trees in the adjacent area as usually incompatible (N) with a wetland and its functions or benefits. Pursuant to section 663.5(e)(1), any activity identified as (N) must meet the tests of compatibility as listed in section 663.5(e)(1). A permit may be issued "if it is determined that the activity(i) would be compatible with preservation, protection and conservation of the wetland and its benefits, and (ii)would result in no more than insubstantial degradation to, or loss of, any part of the wetland, and (iii)would be compatible with public health and welfare." The disturbance and presence of the proposed structures will result in permanent loss and destruction to a portion of the adjacent area and will also decrease the capacity of the adjacent area to protect the functions and benefits of the wetland. Specifically, wildlife habitat, open space, pollution control, flood abatement, groundwater protection, erosion control, nutrient cycling, and the wetland's ability to provide the opportunity for recreation, education and aesthetic appreciation will all be permanently impacted by the encroachment of this proposed development on the wetland. In addition, section 663.4 states that constructing buildings, accessory roads, and parking areas can have several effects on wetlands, not the least of which is the increased pressure to continue development beyond the initial construction. By allowing the proposed project the agency would be setting a precedent for future encroachment and cumulative impacts.Therefore, the project will result in significant undue adverse impacts to this wetland and its adjacent area, and is not compatible with the preservation, protection and conservation of the wetland and its benefits. For the reasons described above, these activities do not meet all three tests of compatibility and therefore must meet each of the weighing standards for a Class I wetland listed in section 663.5(e)(2). In addition, section 663.4(d)(38) lists the introduction of sewage effluent in the adjacent area to a freshwater wetland as incompatible (X) with a wetland and its functions or benefits. The regulations state that sanitary systems in or near wetlands may contaminate ground and surface waters with undesirable chemicals, nutrients, and organisms. In addition, we find that human pathogens, particularly viruses, can enter surface waters creating a potential human health risk. Pursuant to section 663.5(e)(2), any activity identified as (X) must meet each of the weighing standards listed in section 663.5(e)(2). Section 663.5(e)(2), which contains the weighing standards, states "Class I wetlands provide the most critical of the state's wetland benefits, reduction of which is acceptable only in the most unusual circumstances. A permit shall be issued only if it is determined that the proposed activity satisfies a compelling economic or social need that clearly and substantially outweighs the loss of or detriment to the benefit(s) of the Class I wetland." You have failed to demonstrate that the proposed activities satisfy an economic or social need that outweigh the detriment to the benefits of this Class I wetland and its adjacent area. H D, C LS U E AUG 1 6 20 Crm itAranIri Tmmrn Page 3 of 3 Therefore,for the above reasons, DEC has determined that the subject application fails to satisfy the standards for permit issuance contained in Section 663.5, and because you have not offered any practicable alternatives that avoid and minimize impacts to the wetland and the adjacent area, your permit application is hereby denied. Be advised,the Uniform Procedures Regulations (6 NYCRR Part 621) provide that an applicant may request a public hearing if the permit is denied.Any such request must be made in writing within 30 calendar days of the date of this denial and must be addressed to the Regional Permit Administrator at the above address. A copy should also be sent to the Chief Administrative Law Judge at NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, 1st Floor, Albany, NY 12233-1550. Please do not hesitate to contact me kevin.kisoert(cDdec.ny.gov if you have any questions. Sincerely, Kevin Kispert Permit Administrator cc: Michael A. Kimack NYSDEC-Habitat NYSDEC-Regional Permit Administrator NYSDEC—Office of General Counsel Fileb, C AUG 1 6 2023 Southold Town Bonrd of Tru__toe. Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Louise Harrison <consnap.li@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2022 6:10 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: Fwd: Maria Pile application 1-4738-04759/0001 comments Attachments: Harrison Letter_Pile Application_6.23.22.pdf; Lamont Botanical Report Harper.rtfd.zip; Goldsmith_Inlet_Beach.pdf; Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide - New York Natural Heritage Program.pdf Dear Ms. Cantrell, Please place a copy of my letter to the NYSDEC on the above permit application(Maria Pile) in the Town of Southold Town Trustees' file on the project proposal. My testimony to NYSDEC includes the attachments, as well. Thank you. Sincerely, np IR Louise Harrison E C E V , J u -------- Forwarded Message ------- JUN 2 4 2022 - Subject:Maria Pile application 1-4738-04759/0001 comments Southold Town Date:Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:06:37 -0400 Board of Trustees From:Louise Harrison<consna .li mil.com> Reply-To:consiial2.li@g.ni,ail.com To:tor ear kourila_),dec.n . ov Ms. Kouril: Please see the attached comments to the above-named application, with three attachments (four files altogether). Thank you. Louise Harrison AVBSt This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software,. www.avast.com ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i LOUISE HARRISON CONSERVATION & NATURAL AREAS PLANNING ^ P.O. Box 214 PECONIC, NY 11958-0214 C V 631-428-1315 June 23, 2022 JUN 2 4 2-(22 Torey K. Kourilout old Town NYSDEC Board oN Trust_;$ 50 Circle Road Stony Brook, NY 11970-3409 Re: Pile Property: 1-4738-04759/00001—Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands application SCTM#: 1000-59-1-21.2 Dear Ms. Kouril: The project proposed in the above-named freshwater wetland application poses severe adverse environmental impacts and should be denied. I am a conservation biologist with over 40 years of experience on Long Island in environmental protection, freshwater wetlands studies and regulation,environmental planning,coastal zone management planning,and environmental education. I served as NYSDEC Region 1 environmental protection biologist(conservation biologist under the Bureau of Environmental Protection) between 1984 and 1986.As principal environmental analyst and supervisor of the Bureau of Environmental Management in Suffolk County Department of Health Services' Office of Ecology, I helped design and oversaw freshwater wetland studies involving potential impacts of groundwater drawdown of four South Shore stream corridors (Flow Augmentation Needs Study)for six years (1987 through 1992). 1 wrote extensive sections of the Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program, including creating the concept of Regionally Important Natural Areas and advancing coastal boundary amendments to accommodate same. I was a fish and wildlife biologist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Long Island Sound Study for four years, concentrating on LIS stewardship areas and regional habitat restoration projects. I have extensive field experience in Long Island's coastal areas and natural ecosystems on Long Island,from the boroughs of New York City to Montauk and Fishers Island. I have delineated hundreds of wetland boundaries and reviewed as many applications and projects involving all types of freshwater wetlands found in our region.At present I work with Save the Sound on wetland restoration, habitat protection,and open space preservation. My comments herein do not represent the opinion of Save the Sound;they are my own. I am familiar with the Pile project site and the adjoining freshwater wetland. I have visited the site,and I viewed the flagged boundary in 2020.The project, as proposed, is not consistent with the coastal policies in Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program and it poses adverse impacts on freshwater wetlands protected under Article 24 and its regulations. I strongly urge you to carefully examine (a)the August 12, 2004, report by Dr. Eric Lamont(who holds a Ph.D. in Botany and is president of the Long Island Botanical Society), "Preliminary Assessment of the'Great Pond Wetlands& Dunes,'Southold Township, Suffolk County, New York"; (b)the habitat description, impairment test, and map of the "Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat" (SCFWH);and (c)the 2 Letter to NYSDEC from Louise Harrison re: Pile FWW Application, 1-4738-04759/0001 New York Natural Heritage Program's guide, "Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales,"all of which have also been submitted to your file by other commenters on this project.The SCFWH, as you must be aware,also is fully presented in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program documents. Site Plan Revisions It may be important to note that several sets of plan revisions have been submitted to the Town of Southold file on this project.The latest set appears to have been submitted in March of 2021.That proposal before the town shows a 1,249 sq.ft.,4-house, positioned 43 feet from the flagged (yet not correct)freshwater wetland boundary. If this is not the project proposal before the NYSDEC,the Department should require the latest set of plans be submitted. Landscape and Ecological Context,Coastal Zone Because the project site and the wetland lie within two NYS-rare ecological communities (see Lamont document) and a Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat, my comments will begin with the significance of those facts in your environmental review,to provide proper context and allow for a broader impact perspective than those constrained simply by Article 24 and its implementing regulations.Your agency's decision must be consistent with the policies of the Town of Southold LWRP. LWRP Consistency Assessment Form and Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat The LWRP Consistency Assessment Form prepared by the applicant and submitted to Southold demonstrates either a lack of adequate research or a dismissive approach.The responses to questions of consistency with Policies 1 and 3 show a lack of concern regarding the actual meaning of the policies and the response to Policy 6 is dead wrong. In fact,the applicant shows no awareness at all of the Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat(SCFWH) in which the applicant's lot is located,or the ramifications of impairments to this highly valuable resource posed by development. DEC's permit decision, as you are aware, must be consistent with and advance the coastal policies in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.A careful impact assessment and habitat impairment test of projects affecting SCFWHs must be undertaken in the manner described in the LWRP as well as under New York State law. "The specific habitat impairment test is as follows. In order to protect and preserve a significant habitat, land and water uses or development shall not be undertaken if such actions would: • destroy the habitat;or, • significantly impair the viability of a habitat." The Maria A. Pile project is situated within, not adjoining,the SCFWH.To build a house on the lot, install a septic system,and provide water supply would require actual removal of a portion of the significant habitat— destruction of the maritime dune ecological community.This ecological community is an integral part of the maritime freshwater interdunal swale ecological community.Actual removal of habitat is irreversible.As per the LWRP, "development shall not be undertaken" under such circumstances.The entire site lies within the habitat; the building of a dwelling on the lot destroys it. V E- JUN v 202 continued Southold'Town Board of Trustees IS C JUN 2 Letter to NYSDEC from Louise Harrison re: Pile FWW Application, 1-4738-04759/0001 90—utlaa�I d Town Freshwater wetlands L Board of Trustees Even viewed simply as a freshwater wetland application—which, because this wetland is part of a rare ecological community and in a SCFWH, clearly is not how this proposal should be assessed—the proposal for a dwelling on this lot poses adverse environmental impacts. The ecological benefits of the maritime dunes and maritime freshwater interdunal swale community are well documented in the attached reports; I concur completely with their content and wish to have my testimony reflect that and by reference include them here. The freshwater wetland associated with the project site provides habitat and food for native wildlife and native and rare plant species. It provides flood protection (ironically,the project lies within a flood zone)and serves in this area to anchor what otherwise would be shifting sands in the maritime dunes. Its aesthetic benefits are many,whether traversing through or passing near the wetland.The full benefits may be studied in the documents listed at the bottom of page 1 of this letter.These benefits to people and wildlife must be protected. Setback/wetland boundary.The applicant's flagged wetland boundary in the vicinity of the proposed dwelling mysteriously migrates across an elevational contour it otherwise follows. Please note that nearest to the northeast corner of the proposed dwelling,the wetland boundary, as shown on the project map, dips downward below the 4'-contour,whereas it closely follows that elevational contour for the remainder of the illustrated boundary.This defies logic--especially in sandy,well-drained soils where the wetland boundary would adhere closely to the limits of surface expressions of groundwater. I feel confident DEC's wetland biologists would have noticed this discrepancy at the outset of their review. My own examination of the flagged boundary on site in 2020 revealed the"project-friendly' placement of flagging was not a carefully executed wetland delineation using wetland vegetation as a guide,either. Buffer.The small advantage from misplacement of boundary flags does little to mitigate the environmental damage that will ensue from this project, anyway. Construction activities,alone,will destroy the natural buffer zone between the wetland and the proposed house. Heavy equipment needs room to move around.Ancient post oaks, black oaks, and shrubs will be removed,and soils will be severely disturbed. Long-term impacts include disturbance to wildlife from human activities, noise, night-time lighting, and permanent loss of habitat in the maritime dune community. The entire lot is a maritime dune community.The sandy soils support a limited number of native plant species that take extremely long times to reach maturity.Those hauntingly beautiful trees that are found on the project site today may be considered ancient,as they have been continuously stressed, contorted, and dwarfed by the harsh dune environmental conditions perhaps for many centuries.They are irreplaceable.Their contributions, not only to the world's beauty but also as a "buffer"to the cranberry bog,wet meadow, and other swale vegetation, are incalculable and cannot be substituted with new plantings of native species. In this dune community,young plants might take decades to mature or even fail to thrive at all; plantings of larger specimens, nursery grown,will succumb to wind, salt spray,and droughty conditions. Sea-level rise. In this location near Long Island Sound,sea-level rise will elevate the groundwater over time.The result will be an expansion of the freshwater wetland community in the interdunal swale. That means the wholly inadequate setback of the proposed dwelling from the wetland will be even smaller over time. it would be a serious error to ignore the threat of sea-level rise in the review of this continued 4 Letter to NYSDEC from Louise Harrison re: Pile FWW Application, 1-4738-04759/0001 application, not only with regard to the freshwater wetland but also with regard to the installation of any system meant to accept and treat wastewater, innovative and nitrogen mitigating, or not. Drainage. Even without sea-level rise, periodic changes in groundwater elevation attributable to weather patterns may have adverse effects related to the proposed--and possibly even to an IA--septic system. "Well-drained" is an understatement at this site. Effluent will flow through sand easily toward, and into, a rare ecological community and freshwater wetland,which, itself, is an expression of saturated soil—that is,groundwater expressed at the surface where elevations dip. Effluent through elevated groundwater will have no filtration whatsoever. Impacts related to sea-level rise should be considered. Thank you for the opportunity to provide my concerns regarding the proposed Maria A. Pile freshwater wetlands application. In my opinion,the Department should deny this application to protect the values of the rare freshwater wetland and comply with the consistency requirements of New York's coastal management program and the Town of Southold LWRP policies. Sincerely yours, Louise HarrisonC E P V Conservation Biologist JUN 2 4 2022 t of old Town Board of"Trustees continued From: Eric Lamont <elamont@optonline.net> Date: August 12, 2004 7:28:20 PM EDT To: Lilian Ball <ballstudio@thing.net> EC EIVEV ED Subject: Report n24 Botanical Report SoutroId Tbrn Eoard of Trusteas. Preliminary Environmental Assessment of the "Great Pond Wetlands & Dunes", Southold Township, Suffolk County, New York PREPARED FOR: KENNY BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION SOUTHOLD TOWNSHIP SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK PREPARED BY: ERIC LAMONT, PH.D. BOTANICAL CONSULTANT 717 SOUND SHORE ROAD RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK 11901 AUGUST 2004 Summary 1. The Great Pond wetland and dune system is composed of two State-rare ecological communities, with one of them currently listed as globally rare. The region is not only rare in New York State, it is rare on Earth. 2. These two ecological communities are intricately connected together and if one community is altered or disturbed, the other community will be negatively impacted. 3. The low, gently undulating dunes north of Lake Drive are classic examples of a "maritime dune" community, listed as rare by New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP). JUN 2 4 202 S thold'Town 6w" aireas theof the maritime dune community where the land surface inter-sects water table, small "cranberry bogs" occur as small, green I nds among the white sand. These circular islands offer suitable habitat 'for native cranbereies and carnivorous plants called sundews. 5. The extensive "maritime freshwater interdunal swales" located north of Lake Drive are listed as rare by NYNHP. 6. These freshwater wetlands support a high diversity of plant species, including at least one rare plant, slender blue flag (Iris prismatica). 7. Another noteworthy feature of this site is its connection to Great Pond and the interdunal wetland system at nearby Peconic Dunes County Park. 8. The strictest environmental laws and codes should be enforced to preserve the integrity of these delicate and sensitive ecological communities. 9. Fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts. 10. The Great Pond wetlands and dunes are significant and unique elements of Southold's rich natural heritage that should be preserved for future generations. Introduction At the invitation of the Kenny Beach Civic Association (KBCA), I conducted an on-site preliminary environmental assessment (on 8 August 2004) of an approximately 10-acre parcel of land located north of Lake Drive in Southold Township. The area is locally known as the "Great Pond Wetlands & Dunes". KBCA arranged for permission from some residents for me to walk certain properties. Further access was obtained from a Suffolk County parcel and a Southold Township parcel. Final observations were made from adjacent roadsides. A high quality aerial map (on a scale of one inch = 100 feet) of the 10-acre parcel also was provided by KBCA. The Great Pond wetland and dune system is dominated by two ecological communities: 1) maritime dunes, and 2) maritime freshwater interdunal swales. Both of these community types are listed as rare in New York by the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP), and the maritime freshwater interdunal swale community is currently listed as globally rare (although NYNHP indicates that the global rank may change in the future). Before continuing with this report, the significance of the previous paragraph must be emphasized. First, NYNHP is the New York State government agency responsible for documenting and tracking rare plants, animals, and ecological communities across New York. The Heritage staff is comprised of highly trained scientists often with advanced degrees, who are experts in studying New York's biodiversity. Second, it is extremely significant, from an environmental point of view, that a relatively small, 10-acre site be composed of two State-rare ecological communities, with one of them currently listed as globally rare. This statement cannot be overstated. We are not talking about the presence of one rare plant or animal species, we are talking about an entire ecological community being rare. Additionally, a large portion of this site is "globally" rare. That means that the region is not only rare in New York State, it is rare on Earth. These two maritime communities are closely and inseparably intertwined with each other. They are connected together by an intricate and delicate balance between macro- and microscopic organisms and abiotic (non-living) factors of the environment such as hydrology, soil characteristics, and micro-habitats created by blow-outs in the undulating system of dunes. The environmental features occurring at the Great Pond wetlands and dunes comprise a unique aspect of the natural history of Southold Township, because maritime dunes and interdunal swales usually occur on the south shore of Long Island, not on the north shore. For example, these two maritime communities usually occur on Fire Island where dunes are protected and signs warn people to stay off. Long Island's north shore is characterized by tall bluffs directly bordering Long Island Sound. The area between Goldsmith's Inlet and Horton Point, however, is geologically unique. Instead of 100 foot bluffs towering above L.I. Sound, this area supports a unique system of low, undulating dunes and swales, interspersed with a mosaic of extensive wetlands. I cannot think of another location on the north shore of eastern Long Island that supports such a unique and rare system of ecological communities. Another noteworthy feature of this 10-acre site is its connection to Great Pond and the interdunal wetland system at nearby Peconic Dunes County Park. This connection is most evident at low-lying points along Lake Drive that frequently flood. At these points, wetland plants form corridors linking the sites together into one large system. 2V E - Di Site Description JUN 2 4 2022 R,F_ ],5 Sduuthold T_Own, Board of ste JUN Southold Town nt Trustees The maritime dunes and wet interdunal swales north of Lake Drive grade into each other and the boundaries between them are not always abruptly distinguished. At low areas interspersed throughout the dunes are small "cranberry bogs" that support a diversity of sedges, rushes, and even carnivorous plants. Although these two ecological communities will now be described separately, it should be understood that they are intricately connected together and if one community is altered or disturbed, the other community will be negatively impacted. Maritime Dunes. This ecological community is listed "G4, S3" by NYNHP. The "G" rank is the "Global" rank, while the "S" rank is the "State" rank. Globally, the maritime dune community is considered to be "apparently secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery" (Edinger et al., 2002). Along the Atlantic coast, maritime dunes are probably best developed at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Maritime dunes are at their northern limit (periphery) on Long Island and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and they are quite rare along the north shore of Long Island. The "S3" Heritage rank indicates that maritime dunes are considered rare in New York with only "limited acreage". The low, undulating dunes north of Lake Drive are classic examples of the maritime dune community found at Napeague Dunes in East Hampton Township and Fire Island National Seashore. The Great Pond maritime dune system is comprised of low, gently undulating dunes interspersed with unvegetated blowouts and sandflats. Characteristic plants of the dunes include beachgrass (Ammophila breviligulata), beach heather (Hudsonia tomentosa), seaside goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens), seaside spurge (Euphorbia polygonifolia), beach plum (Prunus maritima), bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica),jointweed (Polygonella articulata), sedge (Cyperus grayii), Panic grass (Panicum amarum), and hairgrass (Deschampsia flexuosa). Tucked away among the dunes are small pockets stunted pitch pines (Pinus rigida), post oaks (Quercus stellata), and black oaks (Quercus velutina), with a shrub layer dominated by black huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata) and highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). The pitch pines exhibit an unusual growth form whereby the lower branches grow out horizontally like aprons blanketing the low dunes. It is worth noting that these small wooded pockets resemble a "maritime pitch pine dune woodland", an extremely rare ecological community ranked "G2G3 S1" by NYNHP. The extensive wetland system paralleling the northern boundary of the maritime dunes will be discussed in the next section. However, it is noteworthy to mention that in low areas of the maritime dune community where the land surface intersects the water table, small "cranberry bogs" occur as small, green islands among the white sand. These circular islands offer suitable habitat for cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) and carnivorous plants called sundews (Drosera intermedia). Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales. This ecological community is listed "G3G4, S2" by NYNHP, which makes it more rare than the maritime dune community. The "G3" rank indicates that maritime freshwater interdunal swales are currently regarded as globally rare, but in the future the rank may change to "G4" indicating that the community is apparently secure globally though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. A Heritage rank of "S2" is the second highest rank of rarity in New York State ("S1" = extreme rarity, "S5" = not rare ("demonstrably secure") in New York). The name of this community was changed from "maritime interdunal swales" (Reschke, 1990) to distinguish the community from brackish interdunal swales. The "Great Pond Wetlands" is an extensive freshwater wetland system associated with Great Pond proper, that continues west into Peconic Dunes County Park. North of Lake Drive, these interdunal wetlands occur in low areas (swales) between dunes where the soil surface intersects groundwater level. Water levels fluctuate seasonally and annually, reflecting changes in groundwater levels. The most extensive portion of this wetland system runs west to east, parallel to Leeton Drive and directly north of the maritime dune system. Small, circular "cranberry bogs" also dot low areas among the maritime dunes directly north of Lake Drive. The extensive wetlands north of Lake Drive support a high diversity of plant species, including at least one rare plant, slender blue flag (Iris prismatica), ranked G4G5 S2 by NYNHP (Young & Weldy, 2004). Characteristic species include twig-rush (Cladium mariscoides), beakrush (Rhynchospora capitellata), marsh rush (Juncus canadensis), woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus), chairmaker's rush (Scirpus pungens), tussock sedge (Carex stricta), cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), spatulate-leaved sundew (Drosera intermedia), lance-leaved violet (Viola lanceolata), cross-leaved milkwort (Polygala cruciata), meadow beauty (Rhexis virginica), marsh mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos), marsh fern (Thelypteris palustris), royal fern (Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis), marsh St. John's wort (Triadenum virginicum), and swamp candles (Lysimachia terrestris). Shrubs and trees bordering the wetlands include red maple (Acer rubrum), tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica), red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), and highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corybosum). Unfortunately, phragmites reed (Phragmites australis) has invaded the wetlands, as well as scattered individuals of purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). k.) E C IE 9 V E :old 2Town Scare'of TrUStees Cnnnhminn The maritime dunes and freshwater interdunal swales located north of Lake Drive in the Town of Southold are rare ecological communities that should be preserved for future generations. These natural communities are significant and unique elements of Southold's rich natural heritage. The strictest environmental laws and codes should be enforced to preserve the integrity of these delicate and sensitive ecological communities. Fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts. It is imperative that Southold Township act promptly and assertively to avoid environmental degradation of the Town's rich natural history. References Cited Edinger, G.J., D.J. Evans, S. Gebauer, T.G. Howard, D.M. Hunt, and A.M. Olivero (editors). 2002. Ecological Communities of New York State. Second Edition. A revised and expanded edition of Carol Reschke's Ecological Communities of New York State. (Draft for review). New York Natural Heritage Program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Albany, NY. Reschke, C. 1990. Ecological Communities of New York State. New York Natural Heritage Program, N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation. Latham, NY. Young, S. M. and T. W. Weldy. 2004. New York Rare Plant Status List. New York Natural Heritage Program, N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation. Albany, NY. winmail.dat" E C E JUN Southold Town Board of'Nstees Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp,org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales _......................................�_.........._. __. System Palustrine Contents Subsystem Open Mineral Soil Wetlands 1. Summary State Protection 2. Conservation and Not Listed 8 Management " 3. Range (/media/i1615.jpg) Not listed or protected by I 4. Identification Comments Maritime freshwater interdunal swale New York State. 5. Classification at Napeague State Park 6. Additional Resources Stephen M.Young 7. About This Guide Federal Protection ............... ............. Not Listed State Conservation Status Rank S20 Imperiled in New York- Very vulnerable to disappearing from New York due to rarity or other factors;typically 6 to 20 populations or locations in New York,very few individuals,very restricted range,few remaining acres (or miles of stream),and/or steep declines. 1 of 16 11/13/2020,8:55 PM E C E 2022 SoUt old Town Board of Trustees, Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides,nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ Global Conservation Status Rank G3G4 O Vulnerable globally,or Apparently Secure-At moderate risk of extinction, with relatively few populations or locations in the world,few individuals, and/or restricted range;or uncommon but not rare globally;may be rare in some parts of its range; possibly some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors. More information is needed to assign either G3 or G4. Summary Did you know? The large cranberry(Vaccinium marcrocarpon)found in maritime freshwater interdunal swales is more commonly associated with bogs in New York.It is the same cranberry that is commerically produced for fruit and juice and is used in medical research.The plant is considered a shrub but creeps along the ground, seeming more like a small vine,and has small 2 of 16 11/13/2020,8:55 PM E C JUN 2 4 2022 Southold Town, Board of Trustees Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ evergreen leaves.Commercial cranberry beds and maritime interdunal swales are both flooded seasonally, though swales are flooded more irregularly and unpredictably. State Ranking Justification There are approximately 20 extant occurrences statewide.The several documented occurrences are small and geographically restricted,but they have good viability and are protected on public or private conservation land.The community is restricted to the Coastal Lowlands ecozone in Suffolk County.The community's trend is declining due to threats related to invasive species,such as common reed(Phragmites australis);groundwater contamination;off-road vehicle abuse;and management practices that alter natural hydrologic processes,such as breach contingency plans.The surrounding landscape is vulnerable to exotic flora invasion and urban development. Short-term Trends Community viability/ecological integrity and area of occupancy is suspected to be slowly declining, primarily due to community conversion(from maritime freshwater interdunal swales to common reed marsh) after invasive species encroachment.Other factors in the decline include anthropogenic alterations(both physical and hydrological)to dune and swale dynamics (e.g.,ATV use,beach replenishment,dune stabilization)and coastal development(e.g., groundwater contamination,filling,road construction, and community destruction). Long-term Trends 3 of 16 E E G E 11/13/2020,8:55 PM southold Town B0 rd of Trustees Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https:Hguides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ The number,extent,and viability of maritime freshwater interdunal swales in New York are suspected to have declined substantially over the long-term.These declines are likely correlated with coastal development and associated changes in hydrology,water quality, and natural processes. Conservation and Management Threats The main threats to maritime freshwater interdunal swales include common reed(Phragmites australis) invasion,ORV abuse,groundwater contamination,and development activities.Deregulation of isolated wetlands,which include maritime freshwater interdunal swales,is another recent threat.In 2001,the United States Supreme Court ruled that Section 404 of the Clean Water Act did not grant the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers(US ACoE)the authority to regulate the filling of isolated wetlands.This decision led U.S. Enironmental Protection Agency and US ACoE officials to issue guidance in January 2003 that made it more difficult for regulators to protect isolated wetlands (Comer et al.2005). Conservation Strategies and Management Practices Monitor the abundance of common reed(Phragmites australis)in this community and,as needed,control its encroachment.Maintain dynamic beach and dune processes,including allowing dunes to be breached 4 of 16 E 11/13/2020,8:55 PM JUN Southold Town Board of Trustees Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides„nynhp.,org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ and overwashed by storm events.Minimize breach closure,groundwater pollution,and road fill.Where practical,establish and maintain a natural wetland buffer to reduce stormwater,pollution,and nutrient run- off,while simultaneously capturing sediments before they reach the wetland.Buffer width should take into account the erodibility of the surrounding soils,slope steepness,and current land use.Wetlands protected under the Freshwater Wetlands Act(Article 24 of the Environmental Conservation Law)are known as New York State'regulated”wetlands.The regulated area includes the wetlands themselves as well as a protective buffer or"adjacent area"extending 100 feet landward of the wetland boundary(NYS DEC 1995).If possible,minimize the number and size of impervious surfaces in the surrounding landscape.Avoid habitat alteration within the wetland and surrounding landscape.For example,roads and trails should be routed around wetlands,and ideally not pass through the buffer area.If the wetland must be crossed,then bridges and boardwalks are preferred over filling. Restore past impacts,such as removing obsolete impoundments and ditches in order to restore the natural hydrology.Prevent the spread of invasive exotic species into the wetland through appropriate direct management and by minimizing potential dispersal corridors,such as roads. Development and Mitigation Considerations This community is best protected as part of a large beach,dune,salt marsh complex.Development should avoid fragmentation of such systems to allow dynamic ecological processes(overwash,erosion,and 5of16E C E ' p I 11/13/2020,8:55 PM JUN 2 4 2022 Southold Town Board of Trustees Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ migration)to continue.Connectivity to brackish and freshwater tidal communities,upland beaches and dunes,and to shallow offshore communities should be maintained.Connectivity between these habitats is important not only for nutrient flow and seed dispersal, but also for animals that move between them seasonally.Care should be taken to avoid groundwater contamination and to minimize hydrologic alterations during road construction.Development of site conservation plans that identify wetland threats and their sources and provide management and protection recommendations would ensure their long-term viability. Inventory Needs Survey and compile existing data on the Fire Island occurrences.Searches for additional occurrences and data on characteristic animals are also needed. Research Needs Establish predictive models of dune dynamics and groundwater hydrology to determine where additional patches of this community may arise spontaneously. Rare Species • Bartonia panicu/ata ssp.paniculata(Green Screwstem)(guide(/screw-stem/)) • Carex nigra(Black Sedge)(guide(/black-sedge) • Charadrius me/odus(Piping Plover) (guide(/piping-plovers) • Eupatorium pubescens(Hairy Thoroughwort) (guide(/serrate-round-leaf-boneset/)) • Hellanthus angustifolius(Swamp Sunflower) n� U 6 of 16 11/13/2020,8:55 PM JUN Southold Town Board of Trustees Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ (guide(/swamp-sunflower/)) • Oxybasis rubra var.rubra(Red Pigweed) (g uide(/red-pigweed/)) • Platanthera cristata(Orange Crested Orchid) (guide(/orange-crested-orchids) • Pseudo/ycopodiella caroliniana(Carolina Clubmoss)(guide(/carolina-clubmoss/)) • Pycnanthemum verticillatum var.verticillatum (Whorled Mountain Mint)(guide(/whorled- mountain-mint[)) • Sabatia campanu/ata(Slender Marsh Pink) (guide(/slender-marsh-pink[)) • Schizaea pusilla(Curlygrass Fern) (g uide(/curlyg rass-fern[)) • Spiranthes vernalis(Grass-Leaved Ladies' Tresses)(guide(/spring-ladies-tresses[)) • Suaeda linearis(Narrow-leaf Sea Blite) (g uide(/narrow-leaf-sea-bl ite[)) Range New York State Distribution Maritime freshwater interdunal swales are restricted to the Coastal Lowlands ecozone in Suffolk County.They are primarily found on the southern coasts of Long Island and Fire Island;there are smaller examples in the Peconic Bay and along the North Fork of Long Island.New York is in the central part of the range from New England south to at least New Jersey. Global Distribution This community is confined to major dune systems of the northeastern coast(over an estimated 350 square 7of16 E E 1 V 11/13/2020,8:55 PM UN Southold Taws Board of Trustees Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program haps://guides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ km).Most occurrences are found in Massachusetts, New York,and New Jersey,with occasional occurrences in Rhode Island and Delaware.There is one degraded occurrence in New Hampshire.There are no known occurrences in Connecticut(NatureServe 2009). Best Places to See • Napeague Dunes(Suffolk County) Identification Comments General Description A mosaic of wetlands that occur in low areas between dunes along the Atlantic coast;the low areas or swales are formed either by blowouts in the dunes that lower the soil surface to groundwater level,or by the seaward extension of dune fields.Soils are either sand or peaty sand;water levels fluctuate seasonally and annually, reflecting changes in groundwater levels.The dominant species are sedges and herbs;low shrubs are usually present,but they are never dominant.These wetlands may be quite small(less than 0.25 acre or 0.1 ha); species diversity is usually low.The composition may be quite variable between different interdunal swales. Characters Most Useful for Identification Characteristic species with relatively high percent cover include large cranberry(Vaccinium macrocarpon),twig- rush(Cladium mariscoides),marsh fern(Thelypteris palustris),three-square(Schoenoplectus americanus), 8 of 16 E C E I2�V `� 113/2020,8:55 PM JUN 2 4. 2022 Southold Town! Board of Trustees Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides,nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ royal fern(Osmunda regalis),and Sphagnum spp. Characteristic plants with low percent cover include Canada rush(Juncus canadensis),and marsh St. John's-wort(Triadenum virginicum),woolgrass(Scirpus cyperinus),highbush blueberry(Vaccinium corymbosum),mermaid-weed(Proserpinaca pectinata),and grass-leaved goldenrod(Euthamia graminifolia).Other less frequently occurring plants with variable cover include poison ivy(Toxicodendron radicans),black chokeberry(Photinia melanocarpa), three-way sedge(Dulichium arundinaceum),swamp rose(Rosa palustris),bayberry(Myrica pensylvanica), sweet gale(M.gale),rose-mallow(Hibiscus moscheutos),bladderwort(Utricularia subulata),switch grass(Panicum virgatum),beakrushes(Rhynchospora alba,R.capitellata),hardhack(Spiraea tomentosa), cube-seeded iris(Iris prismatica),St.John's-wort (Hypericum sp.),swamp loosestrife(Lysimachia terrestris),cinnamon fern(Osmunda cinnamomea), sundews(Drosera intermedia,D.rotundifolia D. filiformis),flat sedges(Cyperus spp.),stiff yellow flax (Linum striatum),and slender yellow-eyed grass(Xyris torta).The invasion of common reed(Phragmites australis)is a serious threat to this community, Elevation Range Known examples of this community have been found at elevations between 5 feet and 15 feet. Best Time to See The grasses,sedges,and rushes that characterize the flora of this community bloom in mid-to late summer. Some of E showy he carn vorotassociated us s ndews a dbladderworts(cranberries 9 of 16 II II 11/13/2020,8:55 PM �i V �tv Southold Tow Board of Trustees Maritime Freshwater lnterdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp,org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ and yellow-eyed grass)come into flower earlier,but a late-season visitor may be rewarded with a crop of ripe cranberries. Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Images 111 11 111JR! l� I � b+ i� dal I (/media/i1615.jpg) Classification International Vegetation Classification Associations This New York natural community encompasses all or part of the concept of the following International Vegetation Classification(IVC)natural community associations.These are often described at finer resolution than New York's natural communities.The IVC is developed and maintained by NatureServe. • Smooth Sawgrass/Cranberry-Northern E 10 of 16 N 11/13/2020,8:55 PM Southold Town Board of Trustees Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https:Hguides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ Bayberry Wet Dwarf-shrubland(CEGL006141 3' (hftp://explorer.natureserve.org/servlet /NatureServe?searchCommunityU id=ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.686617)) NatureServe Ecological Systems This New York natural community falls into the following ecological system(s).Ecological systems are often described at a coarser resolution than New York's natural communities and tend to represent clusters of associations found in similar environments.The ecological systems project is developed and maintained by NatureServe. • Northern Atlantic Coastal Plain Dune and Swale (CES203.264 G�'(http://explorer.natureserve.org /servlet /NatureServe?searchSystemU id=ELEM ENT_GLOBAL.2.723222)) Characteristic Species Shrubs 2-5m Vaccinium corymbosum(highbush blueberry) Shrubs <2m Myrica pensylvanica Spiraea tomentosa(steeplebush) Vaccinium macrocarpon(cranberry) Vines Toxicodendron radicans Herbs i E 15 U E Cladium mariscoides(twig-rush) JUN 2 4 2072 11 of 16 11/13/2020,8:55 PM Southold Town Board of Trustees Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ Drosera rotundifolia(round-leaved sundew) Euthamia graminifolia(common flat-topped- goldenrod) Juncus canadensis(Canada rush) Osmunda regalis Phragmites australis(old world reed grass,old world phragmites) Rhynchospora capitellata(brownish beak sedge) Schoenop/ectus americanus(chair-maker's bulrush) Scirpus cyperinus(common wool-grass) The/ypteris palustris Triadenum virginicum Nonvascular plants Sphagnum cuspidatum Similar Ecological Communities • Brackish interdunal swales(guide(/brackish- interdunal-swaleso)O Brackish interdunal swales are dominated by halophytic wetland species and are more likely to be inundated by tidewaters. Maritime freshwater interdunal swales have a stronger groundwater influence,are unlikely to be flooded by extreme tides,and are dominated by freshwater wetland species,including twig-rush,flat sedges, and beakrush. Vegetation Shrubs 2-5m D E C E E J 12 of 16 J IJ N 2 4 2022 11/13/2020,8:55 PM Ol.lt�tofd�fiA � o rd' of us oes Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp,org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swates/ Shrubs<2m Vines Herbs Nonvascular plants Percent cover This figure helps visualize the structure and"look"or "feel"of a typical Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales. Each bar represents the amount of"coverage"for all the species growing at that height.Because layers overlap (shrubs may grow under trees,for example),the shaded regions can add up to more than 100%,. Additional Resources References Comer,P.K.Goodin,G.Hammerson,S.Menard,M. Pyne,M.Reid,M.Robles,M.Russo,L.Sneddon, K.Sno,A.Tomaino,and M.Tuffy.2005. Biodiversity Values of Geographically Isolated „ Wetlands:An Analysis of 20 U.S.States. NatureServe,Arlington,VA. C E 13 of 16 J U N 2 4 0 11/13/2020,8:55 PM Southold Town Board of Trustees Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https:Hguides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ Cowardin,L.M.,V.Carter,F.C.Golet,and E.T.La Roe. 1979.Classification of wetlands and deepwater habitats of the United States.U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service.Washington,D.C.131 pp. Edinger,G.J.,D.J.Evans,S.Gebauer,T.G.Howard, D.M.Hunt,and A.M.Olivero(editors).2014. Ecological Communities of New York State. Second Edition.A revised and expanded edition of Carol Reschke's Ecological Communities of New York State.New York Natural Heritage Program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation,Albany,NY.http://www.dec.ny.gov/d ocs/wildlife_pdf/ecocomm20l4.pdf(hftp://www.dec. ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/ecocomm20l4.pdD Edinger,Gregory J.,D.J.Evans,Shane Gebauer, Timothy G.Howard,David M.Hunt,and Adele M. Olivero(editors).2002.Ecological Communities of New York State.Second Edition.A revised and expanded edition of Carol Reschke's Ecological Communities of New York State.(Draft for review). New York Natural Heritage Program,New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Albany,NY. 136 pp. Johnson,Anne F. 1985.A guide to the plant communities of the Napeague dunes Long Island, New York.Mad Printers,Mattituck,New York.58 PP. NatureServe.2009.NatureServe Explorer:An online encyclopedia of life[web application].Version 7.1. NatureServe,Arlington,Virginia.Available http://w ww.natureserve.org/explorer(hftp://www.naturesery e.org/explorer).(Data last updated July 17,2009) New York Natural Heritage Program.2020.New York i E C E Q E LJUN 11/13/2020,8:55 PM 14 of 160?n Southold town Boar of Trustees Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp„org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ Natural Heritage Program Databases.Albany,NY. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 1995.Freshwater Wetlands: Delineation Manual.July 1995.New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Division of Fish,Wildlife,and Marine Resources. Bureau of Habitat.Albany,NY. Reschke,Carol.1990.Ecological communities of New York State.New York Natural Heritage Program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.Latham,NY.96 pp.plus xi. Links • Atlantic Double Dunes(NYS DOS)(hftps://www.dos.ny.gov/opd/programs /consistency/Habitats/LongIsland /Atlantic_Double_D unes,pdf) • Napeague State Park(NYS DEC)(hftp://www.dee.ny.gov/docs/regions—pdf /napeague.pdf) 1 15 of 16 T:JUN:2 D20;2 11/13/2020,8:55 PM o rd of Trustee Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ About This Guide This guide was authored by:Aissa Feldmann Information for this guide was last updated on:April 18, 2019 Please cite this page as: New York Natural Heritage Program.2020,Online Conservation Guide for Maritime freshwater interdunal swa/es.Available from:https://guides.nynhp.org /maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/.Accessed November 13,2020. ©20042020 New York Natural Heritage Program(http:/Iwww.nynhp.org),a program of the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry(https://www.esf.edu/) in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation(http://www.dec,ny.gov/index.htmi) E E tl 16 of 16 J p N 2 2022 11/13/2020,8:55 PM Southold Town Board of Trustees COASTAL FISH &WILDLIFE HABITAT ASSESSMENT FORM Name of Area: Goldsmith Inlet and Beach County: Suffolk Town(s): Southold 7'/z'Quadrangle(s): Southold,NY Desi ated: October 15, 2005 Assessment Criteria Score Ecosystem Rarity(ER)--the uniqueness of the plant and animal community in the area and the physical,structural, and chemical features supporting this community. ER assessment:Maritime dune and maritime freshwater interdunal swale communities,rare in New York State. 64 Species Vulnerability(SV)--the degree of vulnerability throughout its range in New York State of a species residing in the ecosystem or utilizing the ecosystem for its survival. (E=Endangered,T=Threatened, SC=Special concern) SV assessment: Piping plover(E, T-fed), least tern(T), and osprey(SC)nesting. Additive Division: 36+25/2+ 16/4=52.5 52.5 Human Use(HU)--the conduct of significant,demonstrable commercial,recreational,or educational wildlife-related human uses,either consumptive or non-consumptive,in the area or directly dependent upon the area. HU assessment: No significant human use of fish and wildlife resources of the area. 0 Population Level (PL)--the concentration of a species in the area during its normal, recurring period of occurrence,regardless of the length of that period of occurrence. PL assessment: No unusual concentrations of any fish and wildlife species in the area. 0 Replaceability (R)--ability to replace the area, either on or off site, with an equivalent replacement for the same fish and wildlife and uses of those same fish and wildlife,for the same users of those fish and wildlife. R assessment: Irreplaceable. 1.2 Habitat Index= [ER+SV+HU+PL] =116.5 Significance=HI x R=139.8 mi EC E � W E Page 1 of 6 AN 2 4 2022 Southold Town! Board of Trustees NEW YORK STATE EC U W E SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FISH AND WILDLIFE HABIT NARRATIVE JUN 2 4 2022 Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Southold Town Board of Trustees LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF HABITAT: Goldsmith Inlet and Beach is located on the north shore of Long Island,between Mattituck Inlet to the west and Horton Neck to the east, in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County(7.5' Quadrangle: Southold,NY). This approximately 150-acre area is bounded by Long Island Sound on the north, Horton Lane on the east,Sound View Avenue on the south,and Mill Lane on the west. The fish and wildlife habitat includes a narrow area of maritime beach that extends approximately 2.25 miles along the Sound from approximately 800 feet west of Goldsmith Inlet northeast to and including Horton Lane Beach; Goldsmith Inlet and Pond and its contiguous tidal wetlands, which lie at the western end of the habitat; and a mosaic of maritime dunes,maritime freshwater interdunal swales, wetlands,and wooded uplands extending from Goldsmith Inlet County Park northeast to Great Pond. The habitat is bordered by residential development as well as undeveloped vegetated dunes. The Goldsmith Inlet and Beach area contains a variety of ecological community types, including tidal pond,maritime beach,maritime dunes,and maritime freshwater interdunal swales. These latter two communities extend from approximately 1.5 miles west of Great Pond southwest to Goldsmith Pond, and are considered rare ecological occurrences statewide by the New York Natural Heritage Program. Approximately 70 acres of maritime dune habitat extends from Great Pond to Goldsmith Inlet,with approximately 22 acres of maritime freshwater interdunal swales located adjacent to the dunes. Small wetlands containing poor fen species such as cranberries(Vaccinium macrocarpon), sundew (Drosera intermedia), twig-rush (Cladium mariscoides), and marsh St. John's-wort (Triadenum virginicum)are also located within the habitat. Slender blue flag(Iris prismatica),a rare plant species with less than 20 remaining sites or individuals in New York State, has been documented within the wetlands of this habitat. FISH AND WILDLIFE VALUES: The Goldsmith Inlet and Beach habitat consists of several associated significant natural ecological communities. This highly diverse area provides important nesting and feeding habitat for a variety of migratory birds. Least tern(T)and piping plover(E,T-Fed)nest along the habitat's beaches. An estimated annual average of 4 breeding pairs ofpiping plover(E,T-Fed)were observed at Goldsmith Inlet and beach from 1996 to 2002,with a peak of 7 pairs in 1998. Least tern(T)have nested at this site since 1997,with an estimated annual average of 8 nesting pairs from 1997 to 2002,with a peak of 22 pairs in 2000. One pair of common tern (T) was documented nesting on the beach in 2000, but none have been observed since. This species had not been noted since 1992, when 27 nesting pairs were documented. Approximately 40 adult roseate terns (E) were observed loafing near the inlet in 2001. Osprey(SC) historically nested at Goldsmith's Pond. More recently, osprey (SC) have nested at Peconic Dunes County Park,with an average of 1 nesting pair from 1998 to 2003. Page 2 of 6 Recreational uses of Goldsmith Inlet and Beach are concentrated in the area around Goldsmith Inlet and Goldsmith Pond,where blue crab and American eel are harvested recreationally. The Town of Southold maintains a public beach at Goldsmith Inlet,and Goldsmith Inlet County Park includes 34 acres of park land which is home to a diversity of wildlife. Peconic Dunes County Park,on the west shore of Great Pond, south of Kenny Road Beach,provides access across the beach to Long Island Sound for surf fishing. IMPACT ASSESSMENT: Any activity that would substantially degrade water quality and/or terrestrial natural resources at Goldsmith Inlet and Beach would adversely affect the biological productivity of this area. All species of fish and wildlife would be affected by water pollution, such as chemical contamination (including food chain effects resulting from bioaccumulation), oil spills, excessive turbidity, and waste disposal. Efforts should be made to improve water quality in the bay, including reduction or elimination of discharges from vessels and upland sources. Vegetated upland buffer zones should be protected or established to reduce non-point source pollution and sedimentation from upland sources. Alteration of tidal patterns in Goldsmith Inlet Pond,by modification of inlet configurations or other means,would have major impacts on the fish and wildlife communities present. No new navigation channels should be excavated within the area. Dredging to maintain existing boat channels should be scheduled between September 15 and December 15 to minimize potential impacts on aquatic organisms,and to allow for the upland placement of dredged material when wildlife populations are least sensitive to disturbance. This is especially critical during the nesting and fledging period for colonial nesting birds from March 15 through August 15. Dredged material placement in this area would be detrimental, but such activities may be designed to maintain or improve the habitat for certain species of wildlife. Existing and proposed dredging operations in this area should incorporate the use of best management practices to avoid and reduce adverse effects. Construction of shoreline structures, such as docks, piers, bulkheads, or revetments, in areas not previously disturbed by development(e.g.,natural salt marsh,tidal flats,or shallows),would result in the loss of productive areas which support the fish and wildlife resources of the Goldsmith Inlet and Beach habitat. Alternative strategies for the protection of shoreline property should be examined, including innovative,vegetation-based approaches. Control of invasive nuisance plant species, through a variety of means, may improve fish and wildlife species use of the area and enhance overall natural resource values. Unrestricted use of motorized vessels including personal watercraft in shallow waters could have adverse effects on aquatic vegetation and fish and wildlife populations. Use of motorized vessels should be controlled (e.g., no wake zones, speed zones, zones of exclusion) in and adjacent to shallow waters and vegetated wetlands. Thermal discharges, depending on time of year, may have variable effects on use of the area by marine species and fish. Installation and operation of water intakes could have a significant impact on juvenile (and, in some cases, adult) fish concentrations, through impingement or entrainment. Page 3 of 6 E Vv E V E JUN� 2022. uthCal Town o--.,i of Trimtanq Nesting shorebirds inhabiting Goldsmith Inlet and Beach are highly vulnerable to disturbance by humans, especially during the nesting and fledgling period (March 15 through August 15). Significant pedestrian traffic or recreational vehicle use of the beach could easily eliminate the use of this site as a breeding area and should be minimized during this period. Recreational activities (e.g.,boat and personal watercraft landing, off-road vehicle use,picnicking)in the vicinity of bird nesting areas should be minimized during this period. Predation of chicks and destruction of eggs or nests by unleashed pets (e.g., dogs, cats) and natural predators may also occur, and predator control should be implemented where feasible. Fencing and/or continued annual posting of shorebird nesting areas should be provided to help protect the nesting bird species. Control of vegetative succession,through beneficial use of dredged material or other means may improve the availability of nesting habitat in this area. HABITAT IMPAIRMENT TEST: A habitat impairment test must be applied to any activity that is subject to consistency review under federal and State laws, or under applicable local laws contained in an approved local waterfront revitalization program. If the proposed action is subject to consistency review,then the habitat protection policy applies, whether the proposed action is to occur within or outside the designated area. The specific habitat impairment test is as follows. In order to protect and preserve a significant habitat, land and water uses or development shall not be undertaken if such actions would: • destroy the habitat; or, • significantly impair the viability of a habitat. Habitat destruction is defined as the loss of fish or wildlife use through direct physical alteration, disturbance, or pollution of a designated area or through the indirect effects of these actions on a designated area. Habitat destruction may be indicated by changes in vegetation, substrate, or hydrology, or increases in runoff, erosion, sedimentation, or pollutants. Significant impairment is defined as reduction in vital resources(e.g.,food,shelter,living space)or change in environmental conditions(e.g.,temperature,substrate,salinity)beyond the tolerance range of an organism. Indicators of a significantly impaired habitat focus on ecological alterations and may include but are not limited to reduced carrying capacity,changes in community structure(food chain relationships, species diversity), reduced productivity and/or increased incidence of disease and mortality. The tolerance range of an organism is not defined as the physiological range of conditions beyond which a species will not survive at all, but as the ecological range of conditions that supports the species population or has the potential to support a restored population,where practical. Either the Page 4 of 6 J N 2 Ll 2022 Southold-Town Rr�.��d ..i T.....a... loss of individuals through an increase in emigration or an increase in death rate indicates that the tolerance range of an organism has been exceeded. An abrupt increase in death rate may occur as an environmental factor falls beyond a tolerance limit (a range has both upper and lower limits). Many environmental factors, however, do not have a sharply defined tolerance limit, but produce increasing emigration or death rates with increasing departure from conditions that are optimal for the species. The range of parameters which should be considered in applying the habitat impairment test include but are not limited to the following: 1. physical parameters such as living space, circulation, flushing rates, tidal amplitude, turbidity, water temperature, depth(including loss of littoral zone), morphology, substrate type, vegetation, structure, erosion and sedimentation rates; 2. biological parameters such as community structure, food chain relationships, species diversity, predator/prey relationships, population size, mortality rates, reproductive rates, meristic features, behavioral patterns and migratory patterns; and, 3. chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, acidity, dissolved solids, nutrients,organics, salinity, and pollutants (heavy metals,toxics and hazardous materials). Although not comprehensive, examples of generic activities and impacts which could destroy or significantly impair the habitat are listed in the impact assessment section to assist in applying the habitat impairment test to a proposed activity. E C l5 V JUN 2 4 2022 Southold Town Board of Trustees Page 5 of 6 KNOWLEDGEABLE CONTACTS: Habitat Unit Bureau of Marine Resources NYS Department of State NYSDEC Division of Coastal Resources 205 N. Belle Meade Road, Suite 1 41 State Street East Setauket,NY 11733 Albany,NY 12231 Phone: (631) 444-0430 Phone: (518) 474-6000 New York Natural Heritage Program NYSDEC—Region 1 625 Broadway, 5`h Floor State University of New York,Building 40 Albany,NY 12233-4757 Stony Brook,NY 11790-2356 Phone: (518)402-8935 Phone: (631) 444-0354 Office of Ecology Town of Southold Trustees Suffolk County Dept. of Health Services Town Hall Bureau of Environmental Management 53095 Main Road County Center Southold,NY 11971 Riverhead,NY 11901 Phone: (631) 765-1892 Phone: (631) 852-2077 Town of Southold Planning Board Town Hall 53095 Main Road Southold,NY 11971 Phone: (631) 765-1938 E C E 0 "A PIN 2 4 2022 Southold Town: Board of Trustees Page 6 of 6 75 25 21 l? s 4 Horton Pt t.ighthtia y C ` o 4 202240 a So r thold Town Board of TrUSteeS1a 21i" . 27 m: 64 12 GOLDSMITH INLET AND BEACHI .,a4 " , 145 t ON .� . 21 s 11 c� 10 a ' a .. 6 MI) ktil 4 „ �. off a 26 ee o Jr, i Prim y u y Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats Ncw,,York State Goldsmith Inlet and Beach ;; "Al 'Department of State 2000 1000 0 2000 feet Division of Coastal Resources Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Matthew Mark Nardella <mmnardella@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,June 21, 2022 8:46 PM To: torey.kouril@dec.ny.gov Cc: Cantrell, Elizabeth; Goldsmith, Glenn; Krupski, Nick; Gillooly, Liz; Peeples, Elizabeth; Sepenoski, Eric Subject: [SPAM] - Application # 1-4738-04759/0000 Torey K. Kouril L�2 C Application# 1-4738-04759/0000 Environmental Analyst, Division of Environmental Permits JUN s 2 2022 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation SouthoR Tbwn Board'of Trustees. 50 Circle Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790 Dear Ms Kouril, Re: Application #1-4738-04759/0000 420 Lake Drive, Southold, NY 11971 With regards to the above application, as a local resident on the Great Pond I have some concerns about the development and the loss of the wetlands. This part of Long Island is unique and has a critical role in supporting the wildlife in the area. The wetlands surrounding the Great Pond are fragile and important in preserving the water quality of the lake and aquifer. The encroachment and subsequent removal of invasive plants around the lake has made the surrounding wetlands vital in maintaining good water quality and critical in protecting native plants and animals. Therefore, the remaining wetlands are more important to protect, which will ensure the preservation of the natural habitat of the area. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Sincerely Mark & Maureen Nardella 225 Lake CT Southold NY % j,CI ' Virus-free. www.avq.com ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Kouril, Torey K (DEC) <Torey.Kouril@dec.ny.gov> Sent: Thursday,June 23, 2022 10:56 AM To: Matthew Mark Nardella Cc: Cantrell, Elizabeth; Goldsmith, Glenn; Krupski, Nick; Gillooly, Liz; Peeples, Elizabeth; Sepenoski, Eric Subject: RE:Application # 1-4738-04759/0000 Thank you, your comments have been received and passed along to the appropriate DEC staff for response. Torey K. Kouril she/her/hers Environmental Analyst, Division of Environmental Permits New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 50 Circle Road,Stony Brook, NY 11790 P: (631)444-03711 tore .kouril decnygov NEWDe artment of YORK srA-reEnvironmental Conservation From: Matthew Mark Nardella <mmnardella@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,June 21, 2022 8:46 PM To: Kouril,Torey K(DEC) <Torey.Kouril@dec.ny.gov> Cc: elizabeth.cantrell@town.southold.ny.us;glenn.goldsmith@town.southold.ny.us; nick.krupski@town.southold.ny.us; liz.gillooly@town.southold.ny.us; elizabeth.peeples@town.southold.ny.us; eric.sepenoski@town.southold.ny.us Subject:Application#1-4738-04759/0000 Torey K. Kouril Application#1-4738-04759/0000 Environmental Analyst, Division of Environmental Permits New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 50 Circle Road, Stony Brook,NY 11790 Dear Ms Kouril, Re: Application#1-4738-04759/0000 420 Lake Drive,Southold, NY 11971 1 With regards to the above application,as a local resident on the Great Pond I have some concerns about the development and the loss of the wetlands. This part of Long Island is unique and has a critical role in supporting the wildlife in the area. The wetlands surrounding the Great Pond are fragile and important in preserving the water quality of the lake and aquifer. The encroachment and subsequent removal of invasive plants around the lake has made the surrounding wetlands vital in maintaining good water quality and critical in protecting native plants and animals. Therefore,the remaining wetlands are more important to protect,which will ensure the preservation of the natural habitat of the area. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Sincerely Mark&Maureen Nardella 225 Lake CT Southold NY Virus-free. www.gyg.com i Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Caroline Yates <rcyates91 @gmail.com> Sent: Thursday,June 23, 2022 11:24 AM To: torey.kouril@dec.ny.gov Cc: Cantrell, Elizabeth; Rick Bird Subject: Public Comment for Freshwater Wetlands Permit Application# 1-4738-04759/0000 Pile Property 420 Lake Drive Southold, NY 1000-59-1-21.2 Attachments: C Yates Public Comment- 1-4738-047590000 Freshwater Wetlands Permit Application.pdf To whom it may concern, Please enter my public comments on the application 41-4738-04759/0000 into the public record.They are contained in the PDF attached to this email. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.. Sincerely, Caroline P.Yates ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Caroline Yates rcyates9l@gmail.com 5 Pickwick Drive Rochester, New York 14618 June 22, 2022 Torey K. Kouril Environmental Analyst, Division of Environmental Permits New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 50 Circle Road, Stony Brook,NY 11790 RE:Application# 1-4738-04759/0000 Pile Property 420 Lake Drive Southold,NY 11971 1000-59-1-21.2 Dear Ms. Kouril, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the freshwater wetland permit application #1-4738-04759/0000. I am an environmental scientist and have been a seasonal resident of 1795 Leeton Drive for the last 55 years. During these years, I have extensively observed the pristine and rare natural ecosystems along West Drive, Lake Drive/Court and the Long Island Sound Coastline and dunes from McCabe's Beach to Goldsmith's Inlet. The NYSDEC and/or The Town of Southold Trustees must deny the application for a freshwater wetland permit for construction of a house on the undeveloped land located at 420 Lake Drive Southold, New York. Here, I argue that denial of the permit application is the only responsible choice given the rare and already threatened freshwater interdunal swale and maritime dunes found on the property. Both New York State and the Town of Southold are aware of the importance of wetland adjacent areas as contributors to the health of wetlands. The use of buffers historically established soft boundaries meant to protect these ecosystems, some of the most productive in New York State. While the buffers have been considered open to modification in the past, this flexibility has led to both direct and functional loss of wetland habitat. Both NYS and the Town have publicly stated their support for efforts to preserve the remaining wetlands where they continue to exist. Therefore, in this case,NYS and the Town must enforce the use of buffers and deny the application for a wetland permit to prevent further fragmentation of the rare ecosystems found on the proposed project site. First, I would like to establish the importance of the proposed project site. In order to do so, I ask you to consider this quote from the Notice of Complete Application issued by NYSDEC on 5/24/22: "The proposed work for this project will disturb a 7,900 square foot area resulting in disturbance of 49% of the total freshwater wetland adjacent area on this parcel."The proposed project area falls completely within the wetland adjacent area of a NYSDEC regulated wetland. Wetland adjacent areas are known to have a delicate and inextricable connection with the 1 wetland to which they lie adjacent due to their uniquely shared: ecosystems, geographic proximity and hydraulic connection. The freshwater wetland boundary is a soft boundary, previously thought to be defined only by plant species and established through a line on a map. However, these boundaries are now recognized as more of a transition from the edge of the wetland to an upland area. This critical transition provides space for nesting, hunting, and feeding, as well as migration corridors. These spaces often contain unique plants and transitional soils with less moisture than the wetland—which can serve as protective when periodically inundated by water during periods of above average precipitation. Fragmentation of these communities is destructive to the ecological communities that rely upon them for habitat, food, reproduction and sustained life. On the undeveloped parcel at 420 Lake Drive, the wetland adjacent area contains not only unique plant species but also the undisturbed seed bank for the entire maritime dune and freshwater wetland interdunal swale complex—two extremely rare ecological communities. Blue Flag Iris, Cranberry and Sundew plants are among the rare plants directly observed and recorded in the freshwater wetland interdunal swale in the neighborhood of the proposed project site. The maritime dunes (portion of the property where the house, driveway, walkways, yard and septic system are proposed) are in direct hydrologic connection with the freshwater interdunal swale (the portion of the site which is designated NYS Freshwater Wetland). As proposed, the project will result in the burial of the habitat under 4 feet of non native fill material (1200 cubic feet) which will obliterate the native seed bank, destroy the native soil structure, and introduce non- native seeds, microbiota and invertebrates into the wetland adjacent area on site. Construction of the proposed project within the wetland adjacent area by its nature will further destroy these rare habitats and contribute to further fragmentation of these ecological communities which will eventually render them unsustainable. Additionally, consider the relevance of the results of the NYNHP- Coastal Fish & Wildlife Habitat Assessment Form (2005). The proposed project site falls within the Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat and is currently recognized by New York State as a rare part of our natural heritage. The proposed project area specifically lies within both the maritime freshwater interdunal swale and maritime dunes communities. This report establishes in no uncertain terms that any remaining undeveloped acreage containing either of these ecological communities should be considered irreplaceable. Second, I'd like to provide evidence that NYS and the Town of Southold both state the preservation of the kinds of rare ecological communities unequivocally contained in the proposed project area as high priority. Consider the following passages from Article 24 of New York's Environmental Conservation Law pertaining to Freshwater Wetlands recognizes the importance of preserving the wetland adjacent areas. "Activities subject to regulation shall include any form of...dumping, filling, or deposition of any soil, stones, sand gravel,... or fill of any kind, either directly or indirectly; erecting any structures, ... the driving of pilings, or placing of any other obstructions...and any other activity which substantially impairs any of the several functions served by freshwater wetlands or the benefits derived therefrom 2 which are set forth in Section 24-105 of this article...These activities are subject to regulation whether or not they occur upon the wetland itself, if they impinge upon or otherwise substantially effect the wetlands and are located not more than one hundred feet from the boundary of such wetland." (Section 24-0701(2)) "Any loss of freshwater wetlands deprives the people of the state of some or all of the many and multiple benefits to be derived from wetlands." (Section 24-0105-7(a-h)) Notably, destruction is broadly defined as "the loss of fish or wildlife use through direct physical alteration, disturbance or pollution of a designated area or through the indirect effects of these actions on a designated area. Habitat destruction may be indicated by changes in vegetation, substrate, or hydrology, or increases in runoff, erosion, sedimentation, or pollutants." The proposed project would subject the sites wetland habitat to many, if not all of these destructive effects. As I'm sure you understand,New York State recognizes the benefits of wetlands and the loss to all experienced by their destruction. However,Article 24 goes further than simply establishing that loss of wetlands should be avoided. Section 24-0501 sets up the authority of local governments to adopt their own freshwater wetland protection laws and ordinances so that they may oversee land use and protection within their jurisdictions. In accordance with this provision, the Town of Southold has adopted and promulgates freshwater wetland protection under Chapter 275 of the Code of Southold. Section 3(C) establishes the Town's jurisdiction over freshwater wetlands and any land within 100 feet. Section 3(D) sets parameters for setback distances as: "...Residence: 100 feet..." and "Landscaping or gardening: 50 feet." The Town of Southold further recognizes the importance of wetland adjacent area and the preservation of the comprising ecological communities in the most recently available version of the Southold Town Comprehensive Plan (The Plan). Chapter 6, subsection Water Resources, Objective 5.1 of The Plan states, "Wetlands and their benefits are also dependent on the condition of adjacent lands that provide buffers between wetlands and surrounding uses. Large areas of adjacent lands that previously provided a buffer for wetlands have been physically lost to development or functionally lost through changes in land use, including inappropriate or incompatible landscaping. These losses and impairments to the wetlands and their functions cumulatively have impacted the Town's ecosystem." The Plan states a further priority in Chapter 6, subsection Water Resources, Objective 5.2 (A): "...to achieve a `no net loss'policy of tidal and freshwater wetlands...Under this policy, wetlands currently in existence should be conserved if possible through a coordinated effort..." With regards to land resources, Chapter 6 additionally provides significant guidance on the topic of building on wetlands, wetland destruction and the destruction of rare ecological communities. Chapter 6, subsection Land Resources, Objective 3.2 (C) directs us to "Protect vulnerable plant species through the review of existing species records and field surveys of proposed development sites, in the appropriate season, for the presence of listed species or conditions that meet their habitat requirements." 3 Additional mention of protection and preservation can be found throughout The Plan, including the identified need for a detailed mapping project in order to minimize future habitat loss, especially of the rare ecological communities identified in the 2002 draft version of "Ecological Communities of New York State" (Chapter 6, subsection Land Resources, Objective 3.2 (E)). Figure 6.5 of The Plan identifies the proposed project area as part of the New York State Department of State Significant Coastal Habitats.Thus, construction of this project is inconsistent with not only NYS Environmental Conservation Law but also the stated position of the Town. However, beyond citing relevant policy and environmental reports, I urge you to consider this application as fellow members of the New York State community. We have a responsibility to protect the rare and irreplaceable ecosystems surrounding our homes.As excited as I am at the prospect of sharing the natural setting and beauty of our neighborhood with a new resident at 420 Lake Drive, I cannot in good conscience ask the NYSDEC or the Board of Trustees for any other decision in response to this permit application. Given the damage that would certainly occur should this permit application be granted, the only responsible response is to deny. I urge you all to consider the grave implications of even one more violation of the freshwater wetlands. Sincerely, Caroline P. Ya`t s rcyates9 l gma l.corn. CC: Glenn Goldsmith, Trustee President Town of Southold Nicholas Krupski, Trustee, Town of Southold Liz Gillooly, Trustee, Town of Southold Elizabeth Peeples, Trustee, Town of Southold Eric Sepenoski, Trustee, Town of Southold Elizabeth Cantrell, Sr. Clerk Typist, Town of Southold Richard Bird 4 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Kouril, Torey K (DEC) <Torey.Kouril@dec.ny.gov> Sent: Thursday,June 23, 2022 12:11 PM To: Caroline Yates Cc: Cantrell, Elizabeth; Rick Bird Subject: RE: Public Comment for Freshwater Wetlands Permit Application# 1-4738-04759/0000 Pile Property 420 Lake Drive Southold, NY 1000-59-1-21.2 Thank you, your comments have been received and passed along to the appropriate DEC staff for response. Torey K. Kouril she/her/hers Environmental Analyst, Division of Environmental Permits New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 50 Circle Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790 P: (631) 444-0371 1 torey,kouril@dec.ny.gov IN c Department of ' TATE Environmental IMboo Conservation From:Caroline Yates<rcyates9l@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday,June 23, 2022 11:24 AM To: Kouril,Torey K(DEC) <Torey.Kouril@dec.ny.gov> Cc:elizabeth.cantrell@town.southold.ny.us; Rick Bird <RichardB26@yahoo.com> Subject: Public Comment for Freshwater Wetlands Permit Application# 1-4738-04759/0000 Pile Property 420 Lake Drive Southold, NY 1000-59-1-21.2 ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. To whom it may concern, Please enter my public comments on the application#1-4738-04759/0000 into the public record.They are contained in the PDF attached to this email. Thank you for your consideration of this matter, Sincerely, Caroline P.Yates 1 DiSalvo, Diane From: Margaret Steinbugler <nofomms1 @yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,June 20, 2022 5:58 PM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Freshwater Wetlands Permit for 420 Lake Drive, Southold, NY - Please share with Trustees Attachments: Kennys Beach DEC Letter.pdf Hello Diane, I have written a letter to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation regarding application 1- 4738-04759/00001 for an Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands permit for 420 Lake Drive in Southold, NY (SCTM 1000-59-1-21.2) - please see attached. Concerned residents of Kenny's Beach asked that I cc the Town of Southold Trustees on this letter. Please consider this e-mail and attachment to be that cc. Please share this letter with the Trustees. Thank you for your help. Best regards, Margaret Steinbugler ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. DR,1 EC E Y E_ UD JUN 2, 1 2022 Southold Town Board of Trustees 1 R,TIE V E-D' D J JUN 2022 Margaret M- Steinibugler EUNEI PO Box 345 smovoidiown 1405 Cedar Beach Road ani LS Southold, NY 119,71 June 20, 2022 Torey K Kouril New York State Department of Environmental Conservation SUNY g Stony Brook 50 Circle Road Stony Brook, NY 11790-3409 Dear Ms. IKouril, I am writing with regard to application 1-4738-0475WO0001 for an Arty cie 24 Freshwater Wetlands permilt for 420 Lake Drhm in Southold, NY(SCTM 1000-59-1-21.2), a site located just north of Lake Drive in Southold hamlet and in an area known as the Great Ponid Wetlands & 01,tjnes. Based on the fol ng, I strongly urge you to deny this permit applix.-abow. A NYS Department of State Coastal Fish&Widlife Habitat Assessment determined that this area is a mari'ti'me dune and maditime freshwater interdunai swale community that is rate in NYS, as determined by tie NY Natural Heritage Program-, and may be globally rate Thea hosts nesting endangered piping pk>vers and threatened least terns Th*area hosts diverse plant species including the care slender blue flag (Iris prismatica) 'The area connects Great Pond and the interdunal wetland system in nic Dunes County Park;fragmenting the connection of these inter-dependent zones with further development will be detrimental to fts fragile ecosystem • TTown of Southold Gomprehensive Plan recomrnends a policy of"no not �Oss'of wetlands systems; development of this lot vAll Violate the 'no net and loss" policy Climate change is leading to increasingly severe storms, storm surges., extreme tides, and coastal flooding. Wetlands are a critical defense against these incursions. As ever more ext Teme weather challenges ever-shrinldng coastalweUands, past approvals of similar applications are no longer suitable precedents for continuing to erode these essential natural buftrs, Please protect this firaqi6 area- Please value the current and future effectiveniess of wettands in mitigating the effeots of dimate change in shoreline areas, Please d"this permit application- Margaret M. Steinbugler Cc.- Trustees, Town of Southold, c/o Dtane disalvoStownlsouthcjl�d ny is Maim Diane From: Peter Meeker <peter.meeker@outlook.com> Sent: Monday,June 20, 2022 8:47 AM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Wetlands Dear Board of Trustees, I strongly urge the board to protect wetlands via adoption and enforcement of sound wetlands policy.Vol. 1, Goal 5, section 5.1 of the Comprehensive Plan states, "the town board of trustees has local expertise in the management of the town's wetlands and in this capacity espouses a 'no net loss' of wetlands policy..."This protective policy should be applied to the property at 420 Lake Drive, Southold and throughout the town in general.Thank you. Sincerely, Peter Meeker Sent from Mail for Windows ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Lynn Faught <lynnfaught.dc@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 10:18 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: Fwd: Application # 1-4738-04759/0000 - 420 Lake Drive, Southold Good morning, Elizabeth. I'm forwarding my letter to the DEC for your records. Thank you! Lynn Faught ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Lynn Faught <1�,titl1" lit.dc(t �,mail.com> Date: Tue, Jun 14, 2022 at 11:59 AM Subject: Application# 1-4738-04759/0000 - 420 Lake Drive, Southold To: tom•ey.1�o�zrilGct��lt�c.�ty��r�� Cc: <glenn. oldsmith ' �1 ._ g r to rxo scautl ld.n . �s�>, t ck.kra ski(i),,towgin south ld.t .j1s,.>, <Iiz. ffllo�ol ( i),town sgLi of l.►�, <e 1izabetil. ec iles(ir?toNAA n.soLitliold n_y.Lis>, <eric.se noski(&towrt,SOUthold.11 V,U Dear Ms. Kouril, I am writing to urge the Department of Environmental Conservation to deny the Wetlands Permit applied for by Maria H.Pile,to build a house at 420 Lake Drive, Kenney's Beach. The proposed building is located in the middle of a precious resource - a globally rare virgin ecosystem of dunes, swales, and interdunal areas, home to a diversity of plant and animal species. Not one more building should be allowed in the entire wetlands area, which is designated as a Significant Habitat by New York State. As the law reads, "Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats will be protected, preserved, and where practical, restored so as to maintain their viability as habitats." A biological study of the Great Pond wetland and dunes commissioned in 2004 determined that "fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts," and the area comprises "significant and unique elements of Southold's rich natural heritage that should be preserved for future generations." Last summer, for the first time in memory, Great Pond was covered in potentially toxic blue-green algae, making recreation impossible and threatening wildlife. New development and destruction of nearby wetlands could increase the likelihood of a reoccurrence. Building another house on Lake Drive would erode the delicate balance of nature that still exists tenuously in the wetlands. It would be tragic if this were allowed, and the floodgates of further development were opened. Nature, where it is especially fragile -- as in that exact place -- should be left alone to flourish. Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely, t Lynn Faught 425 Lake Drive, Southold ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Cantrell, Elizabeth From: rurmancsw@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 12:10 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: Fwd: Proposed Construction at 420 Lake Drive -----Original Message----- From: rurmancsw@aol.com To: torey.kouril@dec.ny.gov <torey.kouril@dec.ny.gov> Cc: glenn.goldsmith@town.southold.ny.us <glenn.goldsmith@town.southold.ny.us>; nick.krupski@town.south old.ny.us <nick.krupski@town.southold.ny.us>; liz.gillooly@town.southold.ny.us <liz.gillooly@town.southold.ny.us>; elizabeth.peeples@town.southold.ny.us <elizabeth.peeples@town.south old.ny.us>; eric.sepenoski@town.southold.ny.us <eric.sepenoski@town.southold.ny.us> Sent: Tue, Jun 14, 2022 4:26 pm Subject: Proposed Construction at 420 Lake Drive Dear Ms. Kouril, I am a resident on Lake Drive, at the corner of Lake Court. The unique nature of this special terrain bordering Long Island Sound, also encompassing the Great Pond, presents to us a rare interdunal swale that continues to thrive in a still reasonably natural state. That state is replete with wonderous bird and sea life, reminders of the extraordinary beauty and diversity of nature. Looking over the "Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessment that was analyzed for the Goldsmith Inlet and Beach area, to which Kenney's Beach and Lake Drive are closely related, it is very clear that further human invasion of the swale that remains, through construction, waste disposal systems, and the congestion that ensues could possibly destroy what remains of this remarkable and unique ecosystem. "Any activity that would substantially degrade water quality and/or terrestrial natural resources at Goldsmith Inlet and Beach would adversely affect the biological productivity of this area." - P.3 of the above"Assessment" Also from the"Coastal Fish and Wildlife Assessment" document is the following, which clearly states the destructive potential of further development: "Significant impairment is defined as reduction in vital resources (e.g., food, shelter, living space) or change in environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, substrate, salinity) beyond the tolerance range of an organism. Indicators of a significantly impaired habitat focus on ecological alterations and may include but are not limited to reduced carrying capacity, changes in community structure (food chain relationships, species diversity), reduced productivity and/or increased incidence of disease and mortality.(p 4 of the"Assessment") The "Southold Comprehensive Plan" urges the protection of tidal and freshwater wetland habitats through a mitigation policy to prevent and offset the destruction or degradation of wetlands. These wetlands are a bird nesting area and migratory bird habitat, and the bird diversity, from ospreys, nesting hawks, great horned and screech owls, to the sparrows, cardinals, blue jays and finches are a wondrous natural environment that would be negatively impacted by further development and destruction of wetlands. Rare plants also thrive in this environment, like the wild cranberry and a rare wild iris. For those who have eyes willing to notice, the destruction of our natural environments through human blindness to the importance of preserving such nature has had a myriad of ill effects and unforeseen dangerous consequences on the planet and, therefore, on its human population. I urge the DEC to consider the preservation of the unique wetlands and habitats thriving in this rare interdunal swale a top priority and to veto further construction of what is left of it. Sincerely yours, t RHODA URMAN, LCSW 1675 Lake Dr, Southold, NY 11971 917/282-6059 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Lillian Ball <lillianball@waterwash.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 3:24 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Cc: torey.kouril@dec.ny.gov Subject: Fwd: App# 1-4738-04759/0000 Southold Interdunal Swale Hi Elizabeth Please make sure the town trustees receive this as well, Many thanks Lillian Begin forwarded message: From: Lillian Ball <lillianball@waterwash.org> Date: June 13, 2022 at 4:48:01 PM GMT-10 To: Carrie Meek Gallagher<Carrie.Gallagher@dec.ny.gov> Cc: torey.kouril@dec.ny.gov, Scott Russell <scott.russell@town.southold.ny.us>, Al Krupski <A1.Krupski@suffolkcountyny.gov> Subject: App# 1-4738-04759/0000 Southold Interdunal Swale Dear Ms. Gallagher and Ms. Kouril, First of all, I hope you and your families have been well during these challenging times. As an ecological artist based in this incredible area-the Southold Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swale, I am particularly concerned about this amazing ecosystem. I also served for 15 years on the Southold Town Land Preservation Committee, and was actively involved with preserving Peconic Sound Dunes Park and the Harper Preserve among other lots. Ms Gallagher may remember me from my artwork about this area"Leap of Faith". I am writing to say that this globally rated rare area should not be built on any further. The property in question has been flagged and is often wet, while sea level rise will only add to the very shallow groundwater situation already flooding adjacent basements. Any house construction would involve setbacks and tree removal that would jeopardize birdlife and its inherent fragile nature. It has carniverous sundews, cranberries and the threatened Iris prismatica nearby. Box turtles,painted turtles and snappers all are seen regularly and nest nearby. The Kenneys Beach Civic Ass. and surrounding neighborhood has a high level of conservation consciousness and is actively working to see the remaining spots preserve our natural heritage. Several lots have already been purchased by combinations of Southold town, Suffolk County, or private groups coordinating with Peconic Land Trust. Our town's comprehensive plan also emphasizes the importance of saving wetlands whenever possible. And finally, construction on that site would require being far too close to existing buildings which is inappropriate for our unique community character. Please do not approve this application and allow the generations that follow us to enjoy this special place. Thanks for giving this issue your utmost consideration. 1 Sincerely, Lillian Ball 2045 Lake Drive Southold,NY 11971 631-765-3495 www.waterwash.org Lillian Ball Studio 917-453-5040 www.waterwash.org www.lillianball.com Sent from Whone ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: seaandsnoman@optonline.net Sent: Thursday,June 16, 2022 10:40 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: Re:Application # 1-4738-04759/0000, Pile Residence Application 420 Lake Drive, Southold ------ Original Message ------ From: seaandsnoman@optonline.net To: torey.kouril@dec.ny.gov Cc: glenn.goldsmith@town.southold.ny.us; nick.krupski@town.southold.ny.us; liz.gillolly@town.southold.ny.us; elizabeth.peeples@town.southold.ny.us; eric.sepnoski@town.southold.ny.us Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2022 3:07 PM Subject: Application# 1-4738-04759/0000, Pile Residence Application 420 Lake Drive, Southold I am writing to request that the referenced application not be approved This property is within the wetlands area and the proposed building is very close to the Freshwater Wetland Boundary. It is frequently flooded. The excavation and fill proposed is within the Globally Rare Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swale that runs from Goldsmith's Inlet to Hortons Point and should not be disturbed. The Southold Town Trustees have received over 30 letters, many from those not within the Kenney's Beach area, requesting denial of this application. This wetlands area is endangered and must be preserved. Kenneth E. Richter 625 Lake Drive Southold, N.Y. i Maim Diane From: Carol A. Owens <carolaowens@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday,June 15, 2022 1:30 PM To: Torey Kouril; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Pile Application# 1-4738-04759/00001 Dear Ms. Kouril: Part of the answer to keeping Southold hamlet from being doomed to the "idea of progress," lies in neighborhood unity. As a 25 year resident and long standing member of the North Fork Audubon Society, I have participated in many educational and recreational activities that explore habitats such as the woodlands at Hallock State Park Preserve and coastal nesting areas for birds. Today I am writing in support of protecting an area deemed "globally rare" by the NYS Natural Heritage Program, namely the wetlands near Kenney's Beach. The DEC has issued notification that an application for a new building at 420 Lake Drive, Southold, within 45 feet of the wetlands, is now complete. The proposed construction will disturb 49% of adjacent wetlands on this parcel of land. The Save NYS Wetlands Coalition has praised Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature for including reforms to the NYS Freshwater Wetlands Act in the SFY 2022-23 Budget. Thanking you in advance for taking into consideration that NOW is the time to continue to defend our Natural Heritage. Carol Owens 1800 Town Harbor Lane Southold NY 11971 ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Maim Diane From: Goldsmith, Glenn Sent: Tuesday,June 14, 2022 4:36 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Fw: Proposed Construction at 420 Lake Drive From: rurmancsw@aol.com <rurmancsw@aol.com> Sent:Tuesday,June 14, 2022 4:26 PM To:torey.kouril@dec.ny.gov Cc:Goldsmith, Glenn; Krupski, Nick; Gillooly, Liz; Peeples, Elizabeth; Sepenoski, Eric Subject: Proposed Construction at 420 Lake Drive Dear Ms. Kouril, I am a resident on Lake Drive, at the corner of Lake Court. The unique nature of this special terrain bordering Long Island Sound, also encompassing the Great Pond, presents to us a rare interdunal swale that continues to thrive in a still reasonably natural state. That state is replete with wonderous bird and sea life, reminders of the extraordinary beauty and diversity of nature. Looking over the"Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat Assessment"that was analyzed for the Goldsmith Inlet and Beach area, to which Kenney's Beach and Lake Drive are closely related, it is very clear that further human invasion of the swale that remains, through construction, waste disposal systems, and the congestion that ensues could possibly destroy what remains of this remarkable and unique ecosystem. "Any activity that would substantially degrade water quality and/or terrestrial natural resources at Goldsmith Inlet and Beach would adversely affect the biological productivity of this area."- P.3 of the above "Assessment' Also from the"Coastal Fish and Wildlife Assessment" document is the following, which clearly states the destructive potential of further development: "Significant impairment is defined as reduction in vital resources (e.g., food, shelter, living space) or change in environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, substrate, salinity) beyond the tolerance range of an organism. Indicators of a significantly impaired habitat focus on ecological alterations and may include but are not limited to reduced carrying capacity, changes in community structure (food chain relationships, species diversity), reduced productivity and/or increased incidence of disease and mortality.(p 4 of the"Assessment") The"Southold Comprehensive Plan" urges the protection of tidal and freshwater wetland habitats through a mitigation policy to prevent and offset the destruction or degradation of wetlands. These wetlands are a bird nesting area and migratory bird habitat, and the bird diversity, from ospreys, nesting hawks, great horned and screech owls, to the sparrows, cardinals, blue jays and finches are a wondrous natural environment that would be negatively impacted by further development and destruction of wetlands. Rare plants also thrive in this environment, like the wild cranberry and a rare wild iris. For those who have eyes willing to notice, the destruction of our natural environments through human blindness to the importance of preserving such nature has had a myriad of ill effects and unforeseen dangerous consequences on the planet and, therefore, on its human population. I urge the DEC to consider the preservation of the unique wetlands and habitats thriving in this rare interdunal swale a top priority and to veto further construction of what is left of it. Sincerely yours, 1 RHODA URMAN, LCSW 1675 Lake Dr, Southold, NY 11971 917/282-6059 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 2 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Goldsmith, Glenn Sent: Tuesday,June 14, 2022 12:14 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Fw: Application # 1-4738-04759/0000 -420 Lake Drive, Southold From: Lynn Faught<lynnfaught.dc@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,June 14, 2022 11:59 AM To:torey.kouril@dec.ny.gov Cc:Goldsmith, Glenn; Krupski, Nick; Gillooly, Liz; Peeples, Elizabeth; Sepenoski, Eric Subject:Application#1-4738-04759/0000-420 Lake Drive,Southold Dear Ms. Kouril, I am writing to urge the Department of Environmental Conservation to deny the Wetlands Permit applied for by Maria H.Pile, to build a house at 420 Lake Drive, Kenney's Beach. The proposed building is located in the middle of a precious resource- a globally rare virgin ecosystem of dunes, swales, and interdunal areas, home to a diversity of plant and animal species. Not one more building should be allowed in the entire wetlands area, which is designated as a Significant Habitat by New York State. As the law reads, "Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats will be protected, preserved, and where practical, restored so as to maintain their viability as habitats." A biological study of the Great Pond wetland and dunes commissioned in 2004 determined that "fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts," and the area comprises "significant and unique elements of Southold's rich natural heritage that should be preserved for future generations." Last summer, for the first time in memory, Great Pond was covered in potentially toxic blue-green algae, making recreation impossible and threatening wildlife. New development and destruction of nearby wetlands could increase the likelihood of a reoccurrence. Building another house on Lake Drive would erode the delicate balance of nature that still exists tenuously in the wetlands. It would be tragic if this were allowed, and the floodgates of further development were opened. Nature, where it is especially fragile -- as in that exact place--should be left alone to flourish. Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely, Lynn Faught 425 Lake Drive, Southold 1 DiSallvo, Diane From: Goldsmith, Glenn Sent: Tuesday,June 14, 2O221214PK4 To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSa|wo, Diane Subject: Fw:Application # 1-4738-O4759/000O 420 Lake Drive, Southold From: Lynn Faught<|ynnfaught.dc@Qnmaiiconn> Sent:Tuesday,June 14, 2O2211:S9AK4 To:torey.kouri|@dec.ny.Qmv Cc: Goldsmith, Glenn; Krupski, Nick; GiUoo|y, Liz; Peeples, Elizabeth; 5epenoski, Eric Subject:Application# l-4738'047S9/O0O0 42OLake Drive, Southold Dear Ms. Kmuri|, I am writing to urge the Department of Environmental Conservation to deny the Wetlands Permit applied for byMaria H.Pi|e, to build ahouse at43OLake Drive, Kenney'sBeach. The proposed building is located in the middle of precious resource - a globally rare virgin ecosystem of dunes, swales, and interclunal areas, home to a diversity of plant and animal species. Not one more building should be allowed in the entire wetlands area, which is designated as a Significant Habitat by New York State. Asthe law reads, "Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats will be protected, preserved, and where practical, restored so as to maintain their viability as habitats." A biological study of the Great Pond wetland and dunes commissioned in 2004 determined that "fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental innpacfs," and the area comprises "significant and unique elements of Southold's rich natural heritage that should be preserved for future generations." Last summer, for the first time inmemory, Great Pond was covered inpotentially toxic blue-green algae, making recreation impossible and threatening wildlife. New development and destruction mfnearby wetlands could increase the likelihood ofareoccurrence. Building another house on Lake Drive would erode the delicate balance of nature that still exists tenuously in the wetlands. It would be tragic if this were allowed, and the floodgates of further development were opened. Nature, where it is especially fragile — as in that exact place — should be left alone to flourish. Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely, LvnnFaught 42SLake Drive, Southold 1 Maim Diane From: Goldsmith, Glenn Sent: Tuesday,June 14, 202210:07AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; 0So|m\ Diane Fw: Pile application 42OLake Drive Attachments: Lamont Botanical Report Harpecodf From: LYNNE NONyN/\ND|A<|nonnandia@aoicom> Sent:Tuesday,June 1/i2O221O:U2AK8 To: Goldsmith,Glenn; Peeples, Elizabeth; Krupski, Nick; GiUoo|y, Liz; Sepenoski^ Eric Subject: Pile application 42OLake Drive KUyDear Trustees, Please add to the Pile File a copy of this letter to the DEC regarding their invitation for public comments. | hope you can read itand view the 3photos,too. Thank you for your consideration, Yours, Lynne From: LYNNE YdORW1AND|A<|nornnandia@ao|.00nn> Date:June 8, 3032 at 11:44:43 AM EDT To:torey.kouri|@deo.ny.gov Subject: Pile Property 1-4738-04759/00001 He||oTmrey, Thank you for your earlier notes reaching out tmme. Our community isvehemently against the proposed project tobui|dahmusevvithin45feetof our Wetlands. The lot issmall, on|y .92acres, 59%wetland. However,this tiny space iscmntinguouswith a greater Wetland area. The Great Pond Wetland comprises 10.3 acres which again is but a portion of the greater swath from Goldsmiths Inlet to Hortons Point of 22 acres, portions of it preserved bySuffolk Co. Please view the Great Pond Wetland botanical report by Eric Lamont below. He quotes the NY Natural Heritage Program: "This area is composed oftwo State-rare ecological communities, with one ofthem currently listed asGLOBALLY rare. The region is not only rare in New York State, it is rare on Earth...Fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental iozpacto." In 3004 his report helped us preserve a corner mfthis Wetlands. Since my initial letter to you in March 2021, we see promising new developments for the Wetlands. Gov. Hochul has passed budgetary legislation to save smaller parcels by 2023. The Great Pond Wetland should be one of them but itwill begone by then unless we act 1 now! There are additional parcels of Wetlands for sale here. If the Pile application is approved, the other lots will fall. I hope you are able to view a few photos below: The first is an aerial view of our loop of Wetlands,the blue dot is next to the proposed parcel. The next is one of the many signs neighbors have posted around the loop. This one shows the Pile lot in the background. We all hope the DEC will understand the value of this small corner of still-untouched nature. We know you know how valuable Wetlands are to this earth. Many thanks for all you do, Lynne Normandia ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. ��y h i a r, i n� y, 2 Al, I I J �� "��rJ �� � � Jllal as w✓U71F aay�r.��>'6 rriW w7 Lw�t r0 uxtl ,�� /;w7Wir��ra it vlfir yiJ�' 1JN ���� �� 'Y�i✓ -l�l � I� f�f ' i 3 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Goldsmith, Glenn Sent: Thursday, June 9, 2022 10:21 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Fw:420 Lake Drive, Southold From:thomasina nista <nistatt@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday,June 8, 2022 11:09 AM To:torey.kouril@dec.ny.gov Cc:Goldsmith, Glenn; Krupski, Nick; Gillooly, Liz;Sepenoski, Eric; Peeples, Elizabeth Subject:420 Lake Drive,Southold Torey - In reference to the completed application for 420 Lake Drive: The loss of wetlands = the loss of bio-diversity. This parcel of land provides essential habitat for many plants and animals. By protecting this property we ensure the wetland provides an abundance of essential ecosystem services including storm protection, flood mitigation and builds resiliency against a changing climate. Above all it preserves the fabric of Kenneys Beach. Thomasina & Robert Chaffardet 1355 Lake Drive ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. E C E N1 E -10 JUN 8 Sourfhold Town Board of Trustees 1 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Goldsmith, Glenn Sent: Thursday,June 9, 2022 10:21 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Fw: Pile Application 1-4738-04759/0000 420 Lake Drive ECE � WE JUN - 9 202-2 From: Rick<richardb26@yahoo.com> Soutl�otd Town Sent:Thursday,June 9, 2022 8:57 AM Beard of Trustees To: Kouril Torey K(DEC) Cc: Goldsmith, Glenn; Peeples, Elizabeth; Sepenoski, Eric; Krupski, Nick; Gillooly, Liz; Russell,Scott;Spiro, Melissa Subject: Pile Application 1-4738-04759/0000 420 Lake Drive Dear Ms: Kouril: As the community lead person who has organized and reached out to our community regarding Pile Application 11- 4738-04759/0000 1 wish to personally object to DEC permitting the building of a house and further destruction of a NYS Protected Wetland that is considered rare and unique not only locally but also globally. Ultimately our own Southold Town Trustees will be making their decision based on not only public comments that they have received. (which there are many), but also very much on the input from your office. As a life long conservationist and former employee of USDA working in erosion control I can see no reason to destroy a pristine wetland that provides many community benefits including wildlife habitat,ground water recharge and mitigation, destruction of wildlife nesting area(prime turtle and bird nesting) and destruction of rare and unique plants that thrive there. Over the years our community of Kenneys Beech have worked hard to protect this wetland. We have worked with and continue to work with the Peconc Land Trust and community members have donated there hard earned real dollars towards the area know as The Harper Preserve which is part of this wetlands in question. This area was preserved in 2004, Our wetlands are a valuable Resourse in so many ways and if one permit gets approved then this will open the doors many many more and ultimately destroying this wetland. Also The Southold Town Comprehension Plan clearly outlines our town goals on preservation of wetlands. I have attached chapter 6 of this document . http://www.southoldtownny.qov/DocumentCenter/Viewl7911/6 Natural Resources Envir onmental Protection?bid Id= - I will be sending you a packet of letters that have been entered into the trustees file for this application. Please enter these into your files. Please feel free to reach out to me at anytime. Sincerely Richard Bird 631-765-8177 i ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 22 LS _E - Southold Town Board of TrusteedL. 2 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Goldsmith, Glenn Sent: Thursday,June 9, 2022 10:22 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Fw:Application# 1-4738-04759/0000 -420 Lake Drive, Town of Southold From: Kouril,Torey K(DEC)<Torey.Kouril@dec.ny.gov> Sent:Thursday,June 9, 2022 8:31 AM To:Jenn Hartnagel Cc:Goldsmith, Glenn; Krupski, Nick; Gillooly, Liz; Peeples, Elizabeth; Sepenoski, Eric; Russell, Scott; Rick; bdeluca@eastendenvironment.org Subject: [SPAM] - RE:Application# 1-4738-04759/0000-420 Lake Drive,Town of Southold Hello, Your comments have been received and forwarded to the appropriate staff for response. Thank you, Torey K. Kouril - 9 202 she/her/hers Southold Town Environmental Analyst, Division of Environmental Permits Ronrd of Tmste- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 50 Circle Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790 P: (631) 444-0371 1 Corey koori dec nv oov YORK � partmet ofAm S € Environmental Conservation From:Jenn Hartnagel <jhartnagel@eastendenvironment.org> Sent: Tuesday,June 7, 2022 10:15 AM To: Kouril, Torey K (DEC) <Torey.Kouril@dec.ny.gov> Cc: glenn goldsmith <glenn.goldsmith@town.southo Id.ny.us>; Krupski, A. Nicholas Trustee <nick.krupski@town-south old.ny.us>; Gillooly, Liz Trustee <liz.gillooly@town.southold.ny.us>; Peeples, Elizabeth Trustee <eIizabeth.peep les@town.southold.ny.us>; Sepenoski, Eric Trustee <eric.sepenoski@town.southold.ny.us>; scott.russeII@town.southold.ny.us; Rick<richardb26@yahoo.com>; bdeluca@eastendenvironment.org Subject: Application # 1-4738-04759/0000- 420 Lake Drive, Town of Southold Dear Ms. Kouril, On behalf of Group for the East End, please review the attached comments regarding application#1- 4738-04759/0000 located at 420 Lake Drive, Town of Southold and please include in the public recon. Group for the East End has previously expressed significant concern regarding the proposed development that, in our view, would significantly impact the wetlands. We have recommended that development at this site, as proposed, would permanently alter this rare and critical habitat it's proposed in and therefore, should not be permitted. Thank you for taking the time to consider our comments. - E JUN9 20M Sincerely, a Jennifer Hartnagel Southold Town Board of Trustees Jenn Hartnagel Environmental Advocate I Group for the East End Email: jhartnaoelteastendenvironertt org Web: www,GroupfortheEastEnd.org https://www.facebook.com/GroupEastEnd/ 2 Protecting the nature of the place you love 22 EC E D Southold Town soard of Trustees 3 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Goldsmith, Glenn Sent: Tuesday,June 7, 2022 10:37 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Fw:Application # 1-4738-04759/0000 -420 Lake Drive, Town of Southold Attachments: 420LakeDriveTrusteesLetter.pdf From:Jenn Hartnagel<jhartnagel@eastendenvironment.org> Sent:Tuesday,June 7, 2022 10:14 AM To:torey kouril Cc:Goldsmith, Glenn; Krupski, Nick; Gillooly, Liz; Peeples, Elizabeth;Sepenoski, Eric; Russell, Scott; Rick; Bob DeLuca Subject:Application#1-4738-04759/0000-420 Lake Drive,Town of Southold Dear Ms. Kouril, On behalf of Group for the East End, please review the attached comments regarding application #1- 4738-04759/0000 located at 420 Lake Drive, Town of Southold and please include in the public record. Group for the East End has previously expressed significant concern regarding the proposed development that, in our view, would significantly impact the wetlands. We have recommended that development at this site, as proposed, would permanently alter this rare and critical habitat it's proposed in and therefore, should not be permitted. Thank you for taking the time to consider our comments. Sincerely, Jennifer Hartnagel -- - CSC E 0 W E Jenn Hartnagel Environmental Advocate Group for the East End UN 6 1 -022 Entail.ihartnaael eastendenvironment rq Web: www.OroupfortheEa tEn or https://www.facebook com OroupEastEnd/ Southold Town Board of Trustees Protecting the nature of the place you love ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 FRRTE EAST END Protecting the nature of the place you love Jim November 17, 2020 ID) President Glenn Goldsmith & Members of the Town of Southold Trustees P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 4 To of Thiist—e" RE:Wetlands Application of Maria Pile Dear President Goldsmith & Members of the Town of Southold Trustees: On behalf of Group for the East End, please accept the following recommendation and additional comments regarding the wetlands application of Maria H. Pile, located at 420 Lake Drive,Southold, New York(SCTM 59-1-21.2). In brief, i y tb f I r t t' MX Given the project site's proximity to wetlands and its location within New York State Natural Heritage Program's recognized "rare habitats," any level of site development is highly likely to negatively and permanently impact these resources. The benefits of mitigation appear minimal. For these reasons we believe that the most sustainable outcome for this property would be preservation for conservation purposes. We offer the following additional comments in support of our position. asst coon of Ecollo i I g zeci and i#icartt Habitat The subject site is located within a designated New York State Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat called the "Goldsmith Inlet and Beach." According to the New York State Natural Heritage Program, the entire area is classified as a "rare ecological occurrence" and contains "maritime dune" community and the "maritime freshwater internal swales", which is listed as globally rare. The area contains a high variety of native plants, including cranberry bogs and notable rare plant species. In its designation, New York State finds that: "Any activity that would substantially degrade water quality anchor terrestrial natural resources at Goldsmith Inlet and Beach would adversely affect the biological productivity of this area" (page 3 Coastal Fish &Wildlife Habitat Assessment Form). Because of the small lot size, the construction of even a modest house, coupled with its required clearing, access, septic system, and long-terra human activity throughout the property will undoubtedly impact this rare ecosystem and cause further and irreparable habitat fragmentation. lnsufficien Wetland Setbacks The proposed structure is located a mere 25 feet from the wetland boundary while 100 feet is required per Town code Chapter 2753 Setbacks. Additionally,the entire property is located in FEMA AE flood zone. Scientific evidence points to the inevitability of sea-level rise and the occurrence of increasingly drastic storm events which jeopardize near shore areas structures and infrastructure. Unequivocal support for wetlands preservation is also clearly supported by the Town of Southold's recently adopted Southold Town Comprehensive Plan - a document that after ten years ofreview, and unanimous approval bvthe7ovvnBoord. ahouk] atondaaa0uidefor all �dureland use decisions. VV�hraQa�] tn ' andaprotection, the Comprehensive Plan makes clear that: ^adjacent lands that provide buffers towetlands must bomaintained and enhanced. These buffers are necessary toensure long-term viabi|hxofthe lovvn'y vvat)anda^ (pa0a18). ' Nitrogen pollution emanating from septic systems remains a serious and ongoing threat to ground and surface water quality. The effects of nitrogen pollution on Long Island and in the Town of Southold have been well documented. Locating a standard septic system 100 feet from wetlands and in a near-shore area will increase the likelihood of operational failure(due to elevated groundwater and flooding) and further contribute to nitrogen loading of ground and surface waters, as well as the wetland and aquatic environments these water resources |nthe event that the Trustees continue hoentertain this application, vveoffer the following development and design guidance,though said guidance should not be viewed as support for further consideration of this proposal. possible. Additionally, Natural, non-disturbance buffers effectively filter— bacterial pollutants,^ reduce nitrogen, �u/u/u/ u�o/ enr act aoerosion control and can provide essential hab� � etrnativep|ontand ` nn animalspecies. � If the proposed application moves forward, we strongly recommend that the Trustees Leguire OWTS). This recommendation is bolstered by the Town of Southold's recently adopted Southold Town Comprehensive Plan, Bullet 5 - "Require the use of I/A OWTS or future technologies to achieve the highest level ofeffluent treatment innew construction projects" (page15). Moreover, on October 6,2020Suffolk County the Suffolk County Sanitary ~~.° `" require the xincorporation orthe a/nerDaI/Ve-y~~~ || nevxconstruction County. County's regulations oMsbakeaf�c' ''' ~u|^~^~ ~but should ba required for any new nearshon@d |opment|mn)edie��i\� July 2021, Turf and Revegetation Without exception,the site should not include any areas o{managed t rf, d appropriate covenants should be required to assure compliance. Nearly all turf grass invites the use of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides along with increased water consumption that can have implications for the fragile natural habitats that are native to this particular property. Only native plant species,Specific to the subject area's native cover-types and biological communities should beutilized inthe case of re-vegetation. The introduction non-native, and potentially invasive species greatly / yio�m���� the�—probability ofspreading|nvas|wmplants to nearby natural habitats and[Oa0nUW�gth�n�g��v��nvir�non����|� `pa�Ls@esooia�`dvv�hthe subject application. ' '' ''' Covenants should also berequired toprohibit the use ofpeet/c/daa fe�/|izeraand other hazardous chemicals. ' Conclusion As stated in the Town's recently adopted Southold Town Comprehensive Plan, "Southold Town's ecological areas are among its most valuable assets." The Comprehensive Plan took the Town and community a decade to carefully plan and craft a critical vision and recommendations for its future. As such, all reviewing Boards, including the Trustees should heavily consider the guidance and recommendations set forth within the Plan. The subject property is located in one of Southold's ecological gems and the proposed development site is highly constrained under virtually any development scenario.As proposed, the development of the parcel would fly in direct opposition to the goals set forth within the Comprehensive Plan as well as many other land-use designations, planning guides and environmental laws. As a result, we urge you to deny the proposed development. Thank you for taking the time to review our comments. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at your convenience. I can be reached at iha tr agel eastendenviro mart oro. Sincerely, �Wxi er f Jenn Hartnagdl Senior Environmental Advocate JUN _ Souftild rto n Board of Trope es Group for the East End I PO Box 1792 1 Southold, NY 11971 GroupfortheEastEnd.org 1 631.765.6450 Glenn Goldsmith, President � FFD(,� A.Nicholas Krupski, Vice President Town Hall Annex 54375 Route 25 John M. Bredeme er III Y P.O.Box 1179 Michael J. Domino Southold,NY 11971 Greg Williams ` fit Telephone(631)765-1892 ly Fax(631)765-6641 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Date/Time:__ 3ZIo 6l 8'45 Completed infield by: Michael Kimack on behalf of MARIA H. PILE requests a Wetland Permit to construct a 36.0'x34.7' (1,249.2sq.ft.) two-story dwelling on foundation in accordance with FEMA standards for a AE zone; and a pervious driveway. Located: 420 Lake Drive, Southold. SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 CH. 275-3 -SETBACKS WETLAND BOUNDARY: Actual Footage or OK=q Setback Waiver Required 1. Residence: 100 feet 2. Driveway: 50 feet 3. Sanitary Leaching Pool (cesspool): 100 feet 4. Septic Tank: 75 feet 5. Swimming Pool and related structures: 50 feet 6. Landscaping or gardening: 50 feet 7. Placement of C&D material: 100 feet TOP OF BLUFF: 1. Residence: 100 feet 2. Driveway: 100 feet 3. Sanitary leaching pool (cesspool) 100 feet: 4. Swimming pool and related structures: 100 feet Public notice Hearing Card Posted: Y / N Ch, 275 Ch. 111 SEQRA Type: I II Unlisted Action Type of Application: Pre-Submission Administrative Amendment Wetland Coastal Erosion Emergency Violation Non-Jurisdiction Surveys 5 years: Y/N Wetland Line by C.E.H.A. Line Additional information/suggested modifications/conditions/need for outside review/consultant/application completeness/comments/standards: I have read & acknowledged the foregoing Trus e s comments: /11 /C/, Agent/Owner: Present were: J. Bredemeyer ✓ M. Domino G. Goldsmith N. Krup ski G. Williams Other DiSalvo, Diane From: Optonline <shoeguru1 @optonline.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 1:36 PM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Pile property on the Wetlands Hi Diane, I Noticed the picture I sent along with my last communication to the Trustees "UNDER CONTRACT" did not come out as it should have. Please attach this photo to my letter. Thank you, Arline Richter Subject: Pile property on the Wetlands m Drue GI.z1.RW/ 1.u 2 MAR 16 2021 Southold Town Soard of Trjsteo 1 , 'ti r ,f f "✓ "4 k'"yJYI 1 ..' t'kJ" �4 �{ (A'^� a 1� 1 �a arI� 1�'°� ,�.�. �Y� Vry�y"&�U� f�";I "",� r,rlwY „w,' �I � n ,r-id� ,` �� mu��a"�1f �vd �� 1BN rJ4r� '����.,�� �,. v,� DiSalvo, Diane From: Rick <richardb26@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 10:53 AM To: DiSalvo, Diane J L MAR 15 2021 Subject: Pile Application 420 Lake Drive Please post Southiold Town Dear Trustees: Beard of Trustees You have bent over backwards to continue to allow the applicant to modify, move, and adjust the placement of this house that is many many feet less than your code 275 states and the NYS Wetlands Act that is acceptable. The current plan puts this 4 bedroom 1249 Sq FT house just 43 feet away from the wetlands and proposes to bring in many yards of fill, in places as much as 6 feet. The plan calls for a tremendous amount of grading to bring this house into compliance. This grading will not only destroy the natural dune but also leave a very steep slopes on the eastern portion and a steep slope on the back of the property. Once the so called silt fence is removed what going to stop the runoff and erosion on these slopes? As the plans lay out the slope will go from 12 feet down to 5 feet in a very short distance in pure sand. Many letters have been written by the public and from major environmental groups. Many people are opposed to not only this application but any further development within this area. You have heard the public speak. You have heard your own LWRP Coordinator speak, AND your own Comprehensive Plan outlines the protection of these wetlands as a priority, and you know this is a rare wetlands. The pressure is great in Southold to build where ever there is a plot of land. In recent days another lot that is next to the Harper Preserve has been flagged for wetlands. Preparation for a survey and ultimately another application coming across your desk for a house? This particular lot is also abuts the same wetland that we are trying to protect. Yes I am the adjacent owner to the Pile property, and yes my house was built long before we know what we know now. I have been a conservationist from an early age. I grew up in Mattituck. My father was a trustee in the 70's. I have hunted, fished, clammed and trapped in this area. I was instrumental in the planting and resulting dune restoration at Kenney's Beach is 2001. 1 am also a former USDA/Conservation District technician working in erosion control, agricultural runoff and forestry. I personally assisted with the planting of well over 1 million trees in the 90's in NYS I know what conservation is, and destroying wetlands that are considered rare and unique does not qualify as conservation or preservation The clear answer is to protect this area. The town, the local environmental groups and our neighbors from far and wide are all committed and capable of providing dollars towards this and other efforts. We did it in 2004 for The Harper Preserve, we continue to do it recently with land that is on Sound View Ave thru donations to the Peconic Land Trust, we will do it again. We all understand that you have to balance economics and preservation, however the applicants permit agent only has one goal in mind and that is to get a permit ANY permit. He clearly stated in your February work session that the he could not guarantee that the owner would not change the plans. Unfortunately due to a technical issue that night there are no notes on this, but you all heard it. The long term negative economic impact of uncontrolled development is huge. The long term economic positive impact on preservation is also huge. In closing do the right thing. Follow the code that is clearly in front of you. Follow what your neighbors are saying and follow what the experts are saying. And just because there have been mistakes made in the past, continuing to make these same mistakes is not the right answer. You will set the future for this area by approving this application. Also a few points in regards to the latest drawings: 1: The proposed septic system is the same as the very first proposed system. Is this the IA system? 2: The scale has not been changed as the trustees requested to show greater details 3: There are no side elevations 4: There is no indication of how much and what kind of fill will be brought in. 6-7 feet in places 5: There is no plans to protect the steep slopes that will be created 6: The proposed house is only 18 feet from my lot line not 20 as the plans indicate. Sloppy work! 1 7: The survey that you are working with is 36 years old. 8: The house sits directly in the middle of the flood zone. 9: Hard copies of plans should be provided to adjacent land owners, what good are the first one sent out! Sincerely Richard Bird Sent from my Pad ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. z DiSalvo, Diane From: Optonline <shoeguru1@optonline.net> Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2021 7:17 PM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Pile property 420 Lake Drive Subject: Pile Permit- 420 Lake Drive - Under contract Dear Board of Trustees Members, The enclosed picture of Pile property, taken today, March 14, 2021, clearly shows the Real Estate sign, "UNDER CONTRACT". So, is the Wetland Permit Application a foregone conclusion? We were trusting the Southold Town Board of Trustees to protect our precious environment and this does not seem to be happening! Arline Richter. Southold i �� �, �if 4, ^,, � ".. N'. I � oyM1 �„ /r„ i �n �� e a� �� p i �� ,. � �.. y �I; f Oi 0 ^' { I I A.. � �, I 4, �I. n �rt� i'� �; y ��, „' i �, ,' ,. 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Under "Additional information" he writes "Reviewed new plans, to be discussed at worksession". If he is allowed to "discuss" at the work session, others should be allowed also. The plans never indicate what the revision changes are, just the dates. The Trustees should REQUIRE this. If nothing else, this should be done as a courtesy to the Trustees. You should not have to inspect the plans with a magnifying glass to find out what revisions were made. This last revision is dated 03-02-21 . What has changed? This is very unprofessional and reeks of something being hidden. Once again we believe this application should be denied. Kenneth & Arline Richter ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Glenn Goldsmith, President ©��SUFFO(/rC Town Hall Annex A.Nicholas Krupski, Vice President �� y� 54375 Route 25 John M. Bredemeyer III y z P.O.Box 1179 Michael J. Domino %�5 Southold,NY 11971 Greg Williams � �a0� Telephone(631)765-1892 Fax(631)765-6641 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Date/Time: Completed in field by: Michael Kimack on behalf of MARIA H. PILE requests a Wetland Permit to construct a 36.0'x34.7' (1,249.2sq.ft.) two-story dwelling on foundation in accordance with FEMA standards for a AE zone; and a pervious driveway. Located: 420 Lake Drive, Southold. SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 CH. 275-3 - SETBACKS WETLAND BOUNDARY: Actual Footage or OK=4 Setback Waiver Required 1. Residence: 100 feet 2. Driveway: 50 feet 3. Sanitary Leaching Pool (cesspool): 100 feet 4. Septic Tank: 75 feet 5. Swimming Pool and related structures: 50 feet 6. Landscaping or gardening: 50 feet 7. Placement of C&D material: 100 feet TOP OF BLUFF: 1. Residence: 100 feet 2. Driveway: 100 feet 3. Sanitary leaching pool (cesspool) 100 feet: 4. Swimming pool and related structures: 100 feet Public Notice 'of Hearing Card Posted: Y / N Ch. 2757 Ch. 111 SEQRA Type: I II Unlisted Action Type of Application: Pre-Submission Administrative Amendment Wetland Coastal Erosion Emergency Violation Non-Jurisdiction Survey <_ 5 years: Y/N Wetland Line by: C.E.H.A. Line Additional information/suggested modifications/conditions/need for outside review/consultant/application completeness/comments/standards: I have read & acknowledged the foregoing Truste s comments: 41 Agent/Owner: C�� Present were: 1/ J. Bredemeyer II/M. Domino G. Goldsmith N. Krupski / ,-/'G. Williams Other f Cantrell, Elizabeth From: yannil309@aol.com Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 4:02 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: 420 Lake Drive Southold My family & I have lived in this area for over 40 years. This area is fragile, we know it is home to many different birds, animals, plants and trees. The Trustees have to protect this special area! We cannot allow any development on this wetland. We trust you, Trustees to do the right thing and preserve this Wetland. Alexandra and John Kassimatis 3735 Kenneys Road ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i S.C.T.M.# DISTRICT 1000 SECTION 59 BLOCK 1 LOT 21 .2 CENTRAL (50') DRIVE KYSA EO V E (NOT OPEN) N 45°3530" E 150.00R — 3 2021 EL 3.0 481.52'EL 3.0 outhold Town ard of Trustees Ow I LOT 2 Z t� Z ' � W M O _ LOT 3 3 w � VACANT \\ 150' d'i 10 \ LOT 1 4 � � \ l \\ VACANT \ 150' s` ' '' \ \ FRE"ATER WETLAND / BOUNDARY AS DEUWA7ED MOh:;'::::;::'\:.• \ \ BY COLE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES JUNE 2. 2020 71� S ,35 `` w ZONE AE EL 11 5)0400 w 9 to FLOOD ZONEZONE A EL 11 SOU ARY 10— \ ;:�::::•. fi LAND N/FOF _ RICHARD A. BIRD ZONE x TYPICAL SILT DEBORAH A. 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GRADE 9.5 411 Chimney FLOOD MAP#36103CO154H p Mtn 2°� Mfi Locate drop"T"under access zr., (8S) opening for maintenance ZONED R-40 '"n (8'25) N N En t�t9 m 0 H (8.45) �' t i ' Uuilct (7 7) ©m m n FRONT YARD: 50' MIN � or equal.��'n�a i ap�a Flow � (7.75) � m m a� SIDE YARD: 15 MIN (35 TOTAL) P. Baffle �, Min,4"dia,SDR 35 Leaching Pool(tyP) REAR YARD: 50 10 MIN pipe ofequal. 'min Pitched 1/8"Per foot a 3'collar l to UPLAND AREA: 16,237.30 SQ.FT. or 0.37 ACRES Bottom e•min Die, elect sanda&terigravelbe otic Tank .. 20% LOT COVERAGE = 3,247 SQ"FT. 3�- EL(3A2) I250GAL.PRECAST S.T. ®®® ® ®®a PRIMARY BLDG. ENVELOPE: 2.965 S.F. ® ®®o AREA:40, 64 S.F. OR 0.92 ACRES EL£VA7701V DATUM: NAVD88 Bottom ofLeachin Pools ® ® ®0 EI(5.0) UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATOM OR ADDITION TO THIS SURVEY IS A WOLA7701V OF SEC7701V 7209 OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCA770N LAW, COPIES OF THIS SURVEY i MAP NOT BEARING THE LAND SURVEYORS EMBOSSED SEAL SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE A VALID TRUE COPY. GUARANTEES INDICATED HEREON SHALL RUN z HIGHEST EXPECTED WATER EL 2.0 ONLY TO THE PERSON FOR WHOM THE SURVEY IS PREPARED AND ON HIS BEHALF 70 THE 77TLE COMPANY, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AND LENDING INS77TU70N LISTED HEREON, AND TO T14£ ASSIGNEES OF THE LENDING INS77TURON, GUARANTEES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE r3'SanitaCross Section THE OFFSETS OR DIMENSIONS SHOWN HEREON FROM THE PROPERTY LINES TO THE STRUCTURES ARE FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND USE THEREFORE 7HEYARE NOT INTENDED TO MONUMENT THE PROPERTY LINES OR 70 GUIDE THE EREC7701V OF FENCES, ADD17701VAL S7RUC7URES OR AND OTHER IMPROVEMEN7S. EASEMENTS AND/OR SUBSURFACE S7RUCTURES RECORDED OR UNRECORDED ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNLESS PHYSICALLY EVIDENT ON THE PREMISES AT THE 77ME OF S✓RVEY SURVEY OF: LOT 2 CERTIFIED TO: MARIA H. PILE; MAP OF: CONSTANTINE P. GEORGIOPOULOUS REVISED 0 REVISED 02-16-2-16- 1 21 nLED:JAN. 29, 1985 AS #7844 REVISED 01-07-20 REVISED 12-05-20 SITUATED AT' PECONIC REVISED 07-25-20 TOWN OF: SOUTHOLDREVISED 06-15-20 SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK KENNETH M WOYCHUK LAND SURVEYING, PLLC Professional Land Surveying and Design 7HE WATER SUPPLY, WELLS, DRYWELLS AND CESSPOOL � l, 44�� P.O. Bou 153 Aquebogue, New York 11931 LOCATIONS SHOWN ARE FROM RELD OBSERVATIONS FILE # 16-137 SCALE: 1 "=20' DATE: APRIL 10, 2020 N.Y,S USC. NO. 050882 PHONE (631)298-1588 FAX (831) 298-1688 AND OR DATA OBTAINED FROM 07HERS i Cantrell, Elizabeth From: mkimack2@verizon.net Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021 11:13 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: Pile and Mcdavid fi Hi Liz: I respectfully request postponements for McDavid and Pile In order to revise the site plans best ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. [ 4 r i i Glenn Goldsmith, Presid O�QSVFFQ�'�COG Town Hall Annex A.Nicholas Krupski,Vice Presiaent �� �� 54375 Route 25 John M. Bredemeyer III C= P.O.Box 1179 Michael J.Domino Southold,NY 11971 Greg Williams � �ap'r Telephone(631)765-1892 Fax(631)765-6641 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Date/Time: 2A/2Completed in field by: Michael 'Kimack on behalf of MARIA H. PILE requests a Wetland Permit to construct a 36.0'x34.7' (1,249.2sq.ft.) two-story dwelling on foundation in accordance with FEMA standards for a AE zone; and a pervious driveway. Located: 420 Lake Drive, Southold. SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 CH. 275-3 - SETBACKS WETLAND BOUNDARY: Actual Footage or OK=4 Setback Waiver Required 1. Residence: 100 feet 2. Driveway: 50 feet 3. Sanitary Leaching Pool (cesspool): 100 feet 4. Septic Tank: 75 feet 5. Swimming Pool and related structures: 50 feet 6. Landscaping or gardening: 50 feet 7. Placement of C&D material: 100 feet TOP OF BLUFF: 1. Residence: 100 feet 2. Driveway: 100 feet 3. Sanitary leaching pool (cesspool) 100 feet: 4. Swimming pool and related structures: 100 feet Public Notice of Hearing Card Posted: Y / N Ch. 275 Ch. 111 SEQRA Type: 1 II Unlisted Action Type of Application: Pre-Submission Administrative Amendment ✓Wetland Coastal Erosion Emergency Violation Non-Jurisdiction Survey <_ 5 years: Y/N Wetland Line by: C.E.H.A. Line Additional information/suggested modifications/conditions/need for outside review/consultant/application completeness/comments/standards: �n �,eU� s'eJ��v✓ ©� t1�w p�ar5 l�l�11 �;SGvSS a-� �✓ork sesSi�n ��r�•er �e,yi e�,.� I have read & acknowledged the foregoing Trustees comments: Agent/Owner: / Present were: J redemeyer M. Domino G. Goldsmith N. Krupski G. Williams Other DiSalvo, Diane From: Lynne Normandia <Inormandia@aol.com> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 10:27 AM To: DiSalvo, Diane Cc: Standish, Lauren Subject: Conservation Advisory Council to review missed wetland permit Pile application? Dear Diane, Would you kindly pass this on to our Trustees? Many thanks, Lynne Dear Hon. Trustees: We were enlightened to Zoom into the Conservation Advisory Council's meeting last night. It was good to observe another Town wing working to preserve our lands and waters. We asked them about the Pile wetland permit. They applauded our efforts to preserve this entire swath of wetlands which include the Pile property. Unfortunately, due to a family emergency, they had been unable to review this permit. They suggested that due to protocol, they might be able to revisit it if the Trustees referred them to do so. Mark Terry's coastal consistency review left no doubt that the Pile property is INCONSISTENT with LWRP policy standards. Comments from the Conservation Council would help support our cause. Respectfully, Lynne Normandia 2100 Leeton Dr. Southold ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. D ECEPWE FEB 11 2021 Southold Town Board of Trustees 1 DiSalvo, Diane From: Lauber, Peggy <p.lauber@frederickwildman.com> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 9:43 AM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Re:420 Lake Drive Permit Application Dear Ms. Disalvo, �)E C E W E Please see attached letter regarding this application. fl , FEB 1 11 Peggy Lauber President,North Fork Audubon Society Southold Town Board of Trustees 1 D ECE � WE FEB 1 1 2021 ju Southold Town February 11, 2021 Board of Trustees Dear Southold Town Board, I am writing on behalf of North Fork Audubon Society regarding the building permit that has been requested for 420 Lake Drive in Southold. While the proposal includes a 2 story house built within 25 feet of wetlands, New York State's Wetland Protection Act states that buildings must be farther than 100 feet from wetlands. The reason for this should be obvious, that wetlands are valuable for so many reasons—they filter our water system from pollutants, protect our land from flooding and erosion and provide habitat for birds, a nursery for fish and aquatic animals and plants. In particular, the wetlands that stretch between Goldsmith's Inlet and Horton's Point form a rare Interdunal Swale that is interconnected. As part of the Great Pond maritime dune system, according to a botanical report done in 2004 by Dr. Eric Lamont, the extensive wetlands north of Lake Drive support a high diversity of plant species, including at least one rare plant, slender blue flag (Iris prismatica), ranked G4G5 S2 by NYNHP (Young & Weldy, 2004). Characteristic species include twig-rush (Cladium mariscoides), beakrush (Rhynchospora capitellata), marsh rush (Juncus canadensis), woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus), chairmaker's rush (Scirpus pungens), tussock sedge (Carex stricta), cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), spatulate-leaved sundew (Drosera intermedia), lance-leaved violet (Viola lanceolata), cross-leaved milkwort (Polygala cruciata), meadow beauty (Rhexia virginica), marsh mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos), marsh fern (Thelypteris palustris), royal fern (Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis), marsh St.John's wort (Triadenum virginicum), and swamp candles (Lysimachia terrestris). Shrubs and trees bordering the wetlands include red maple (Acer rubrum), tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica), red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), and highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corybosum). These wetland plants form corridors linking the sites together into one large system. Intricately connected together, if one area is disturbed, it will negatively impact the others. We urge the Board of Trustees to deny this permit application. Respectfully submitted, Peggy Lauber President, North Fork Audubon Society DiSalvo, Diane From: Cantrell, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 8:51 AM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: FW: Pile application revisions E*ded each a Senior Office Assistant Town of Southold Board of Trustees Office: 631-765-1892 Email: elizabethc@southoldtownny-9ov From: mkimack2@verizon.net<mkimack2@verizon.net> Sent: Monday, February 8, 20214:29 PM To:Cantrell, Elizabeth<elizabethc@town.southold.ny.us> Subject: RE: Pile application revisions Hi Liz: As requested: Construct a 1300 Sf two (2)story dwelling on foundation, in accordance with FEMA ; standards for an AE flood zone. Dwelling to be at least 45 feet from the freshwater wetland boundary. Existing tree line northerly of proposed building envelope to wetland boundary to be buffer area and existing vegetation to be maintained. Establish two (2) maintenance buffers: 20 ft.x50 ft or 1000 SF and 20 feet by 30 ft. or 600 SF. Existing vegetation within proposed maintenance buffers to remain with added indigenous plantings as may be desired. Install pervious driveway and parking area. Install 4 bdrm. I/A septic system and a storm water management system From: Cantrell, Elizabeth<elizabethc@town.southold.ny.us> Sent: Monday, February 8, 20211:23 PM To: mkimack2@verizon.net Subject: Pile application revisions Hi Mike, When you have a minute, could you please create a revised written project description for the Pile application and email it to me. Thank you. Senior Office Assistant Town of Southold Board of Trustees Office: 631-765-1892 1 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: mkimack2@verizon.net Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 4:29 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: RE: Pile application revisions Hi Liz: As requested: Construct a 1300 Sf two (2) story dwelling on foundation, in accordance with FEMA standards for an AE flood zone. Dwelling to be at least 45 feet from the freshwater wetland boundary. Existing tree line northerly of proposed building envelope to wetland boundary to be buffer area and existing vegetation to be maintained. Establish two (2) maintenance buffers: 20 ft. x50 ft or 1000 SF and 20 feet by 30 ft. or 600 SF. Existing vegetation within proposed maintenance buffers to remain with added indigenous plantings as may be desired. Install pervious driveway and parking area. Install 4 bdrm. I/A septic system and a storm water management system From: Cantrell, Elizabeth<elizabethc@town.southold.ny.us> Sent: Monday, February 8, 20211:23 PM To: mkimack2@verizon.net Subject: Pile application revisions Hi Mike, When you have a minute, could you please create a revised written project description for the Pile application and email it to me. Thank you. 5*4r4 6vtta ize& Senior Office Assistant Town of Southold Board of Trustees Office: 631-765-1892 Email: clialtethc t�t� cxitllcrlcit.r}r�nuy.�xn� 1 D e—E V E � V E JAN 2 6 2021 320 Lake Drive, Southold outh Id Town yyt�,, k Trustees 3 . � � �� �'t� ��& F� r .r~ J�" _- f`� d► � arc Al.. . ..- k. F s, eA� 1.282 January 22, 2021 0 0 0 0.01 mi TaxParcels Inquiry 0 0 0.01 0.01 km World Transportation CRCOG/State of CT, New York State. GeoEye, Mazar, Waosof[, Esri, S.C.T.M.# DISTRICT 1000 SECTION 59 BLOCK 1 LOT 21 .2 CENTRAL (50') DRIVE (NOT OPEN) N 4535'30'•' E 150.00' EL 3.0 EL 3.0 481.52' O O � LOT 2 w z lCJ W O LOT 3 P 3- VACANT VACANT \ 150' �+ d, 1°\ z `\ LOT 1 4 { \\ VACANT 150' FRESHWATER rlENAND / I BOUNDARY AS DEUNEATED 6 — ` MON. \ \ \\ BYCOLE WNM ROEN7AL SERVICES JUNE 2. 2020 IS 35 �.L ..-T ` \ ZONE AE EL 11 .. 50.00' Co \ \ o 9 l0 ZONE A\E,.�L 1 i• \\ \ \\ n4 4{ FLOOD 8OUzONE NDgRY 10 LAND N F \ �'OF ` RICHARD A. BIRD ZCNE X : \ TYPICAL SILT DEBORAH A. GEURTZE / s SCREEN SECTION I / DWELLING / \l; \� t W/PUBLIC WATER 12 \ + GEOTEXTILE FABRIC 4 J SUPPORT POSTS PRIMARY BLDG.------ WOOD OR METAL ' ENVELOPEZ076-S.F. FLOW DIRECTION j I t ti r PILT FENCE ROPOSED UMITSCOF EXCAVATED AND O \ ;- i CLEARING & DISTURBANCE BACKFILLED TRENCH ,7rl,P1S',O/�TfO�f! { . 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Locking cover.to gad-rade.n GRADE 10.0 CLEANOUT GRADE 10.5 ' Chimney N N - 0 Mitt 20 MIB Locate drop"T"under access Z R.5) FLOOD MAP#36103CO154H opening for maintenance r ZONED R-40 h'e1 (8.25) N �4 ®M CIO Hattse� � � ^+ OniM Int; ( ) Min.4"dia.SDR 35 pipe• A �–(7.7S) (7 6 ® M®Ell. FRONT YARD: 50 MIN SIDE YARD: 15' MIN (35' TOTAL) or equal.Pitched 1/4^in 41 gates Flow Min.4"dia.SDR 35 Leaching Pool(typ) REAR YARD: 50' MIN c °� pipe 1/8"per 1O' Min Pitched 1/R"per foot., N 3'collar UPLAND AREA: 16,237.30 SQ.FT. or 0.37 ACRES 8 min Sack fill material to be Bottom of 8• Dia, clean Sand&gravel Septic Tank 20% LOT COVERAGE = 3,247 SQ.FT, EL(3.42) 1250 GAL.PRECAST S.T. ®�0 PRIMARY BLDG. ENVELOPE: 2,965 S.F. NAVD88Bot_ _ tom AREA:40, 164 S.F. OR 0.92 ACRES ELEVATION DATUM: —� otLeachin Pools '- EI(S.U) _ tw UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATION OR ADD177ON 70 THIS SURVEY IS A WOLA1701V OF SECTION 7209 OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUGA770N LAW. COPIES 0 THIS SURVEY � MAP NOT BEARING THE LAND SURVEYOR'S EMBOSSED SEAL SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE A VALID TRUE COPY. GUARANTEES INDICATED HEREON SHALL RUN x HIGHEST EXPECTED WATER EL 2.0 ONLY TO THE PERSON FOR WHOM THE SURVEY IS PREPARED AND ON HIS BEHALF TO THE TITLE COMPANY, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AND LENDING NS77TU7701V USTED HEREON, AND TO 7HE ASSIGNEES OF THE LENDING INS77TU170N, GUARANTEES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE. Sanitary Cross Section THE OFFSETS OR DIMENSIONS SHOWN HEREON FROM THE PROPERTY LINES TO THE STRUCTURES ARE FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND USE THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO MONUMENT INE PROPERTY LINES OR TO GUIDE THE ERECTION OF FENCES, ADD17I01VAL STRUCTURES OR AND OTHER IMPROVEMEN s EASEMENTS AND/OR SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES RECORDED OR UNRECORDED ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNLESS PHYSICALLY EVIDENT ON THE PREMISES AT THE 774 OF SURVEY SURVEY OF: LOT 2 CERTIFIED T0: MARIA H. PILE; LS t5 MAP OF: CONSTANTINE P. GEORGIOPOULOUS j— t FILED-JAN. 29, 1985 AS #7844 JAN 2 6 2321 REVISED 12-05-20 SITUATED AT: PECONIC ' ' REVISED 07-25-20 TOWN oF: SOUTHOLO }: t KENNETH M WOYCHUK LAND SURVEYING, PLLC REVISED 06-15-20 Southold Town Professional Land Surveying and Design THE WATER SUPPLY, WELLS, DRY*ELLS AND CESSPOOL Enard of Trustees SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK - P.O. Box 153 Arluebogue, New York 11931 LOCATIONS SHOWN ARE FROM FIELD OBSERVATIONS FILE 6-137 SCALE: 1 "=30' DATE: APRIL 10, 202 N.Y.S LJSC. NO. 050882 PHONE (631)298-1588 FAX {631) 268-1580 AND OR DATA OBTAINED FROM OTHERS DiSalvo, Diane From: Kenneth RICHTER <seaandsnoman@optonline.net> Sent: Thursday,January 21, 2021 12:07 PM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Fwd: False Statement by Pile Spokesperson Diane Seems the Email address I had for you was incorrect. (some periods missing) Ken Richter ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Kenneth RICHTER<seaandsnoman(c�r�,optonline.net> To: diane.disalvo&southoldtownny. og_v, elizabeth@southoldtownny.gov Date: January 21, 2021 at 10:18 AM Subject: False Statement by Pile Spokesperson The Board should be aware that a statement made by the Pile spokesperson at last nights Trustee's meeting is false. He said that the Pile property is not for sale and has never been for sale. In fact there was a "For Sale" sign on the property for several months last year. Mr. Richard (Wayne) Abatelli was the real estate agent and lives on Lake Drive on Southold. Of course the property is not for sale NOW - Who would want to sell a vacant lot while trying to build on it the same time? However it might become for sale after a house is built. Or if a building permit is denied. Kenneth E. Richter ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on,links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. D EC FIVE JAN 21 2021 Southold Town Board of Trustees Hi Liz and Diane: Attached find apportion of the site plan which shows the locations and types of trees proposed to be removed as a part of this project. As such,would you please amend the description to add the following language Propose to remove a total of 13 trees ranging in caliper from 4`to 12" � r � � � � D JAN 13 202, Southold Town Board of Trustees J4 \ L0T 1 \ VACANT (4)(5)Existing tree line to be preserved 150' --— MON. \ \ \ AS TED / 7� ——— \ \ \ rare:2. 2oE 2i+woa°t,+�►rr� s�y�cFs \ \ w i \ ZONE AE EL 11 / 50.00' 8_� \ \ \ \ CQ 9\ ZONE AES 1 \\ \ C \ \ \\ eOUNDZONE.Y, \ ARY LANOD N/F' RICHARD A. BIRD ZONE X h 3 DEBORAH A. GEURTZE / ` r J / / N6\ DWELLING W/PUBLIC WATER 12 0 \ \ (1)8••diam.Sycamore 0 to be removed PRIMARY BLDG. a 9 ENVELOPE 2,965 S.F. 2Cd s°: �O):;;;:;'':;`• \ SILT FENCE ALONG P90POsED umlrs of I Orr— \ O CLEARING015TURBANCE r C.0 .. ::? ` 10,900 S.F. or 67.1X f (otol clearing/de :; .;;;.:•:; `,;e,: '° ' 9,513 S.F. or 58.8X f within 100' adjac115 3.7 ppoposm 4 SMROW S�Si1:L! Z g T � O• J'..,� 112 9it= GULL 8\ \ \ i` 7 6 1 PROPOSED MON.L1 :fir ; ' 7 EL 1 \ GRADING 3.0 a "• ��p 11 '�•'•,,• I E 7• (2)12'&6"diam,long needle pines -------_-- 1 O 6� �,� to be removed EL 8 MON.\ \ I jp 9 1 -,® - J7j t `�• 1 20, PIPE ' (3)Area with T s `••�..�..� Ir! ` EDGE GF pAVEMEW To be removed - •'�••�„��. 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EL(3.42) 1250 GAL.PRECAST S.T. + talaa to Gz m 0 PRIMARY BLDG. ENVELOPE 2.965 S.F. ® �m a AREA:40, 164 S.F. OR 0.92 ACRES ELEVA77ON DATUM: NAVD88 Bottom of bin Pala :'` : i- co 0° EI(5.0) 4 UNAUIHORZED ALTERA770N OR ADDIAON 70 7H/S SURVEY 1S A WOLAAON OF SEC77ON 7209 OF 174JE NEW YORK STATE EDUCA77ON LAW. COPIES OF IRIS SURVEY ANAP NOT BEARING THE LAND SURVEYORS EMBOSSED SEAL SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE A VALID MUM COPY. GUARANTEES INDICA IED HEREON SHALL RUN HIGHEST EXPECTED WATER EL 2.0 Ohl Y 70 THE PERSON FAR WHOM THE SURVEY IS PREPARED AND ON HIS BEHALF TO THE 777LE COMPANY, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AND LENDING INS777U710N LISTED HEREON, AND TO 7HE ASSIGNEES OF THE LENDING INS77TU710N, GUARANTEES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE S8II1tA1' Cross Section 7HE OFFSETS OR DIMENSIONS SHOWN HEREON FROM 7HE PROPERTY LINES TO THE S7RUC7URES ARE FAR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND USE THEREFORE WEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO MONUME7JT 7HE PROPERTY LINES OR 70 GUIDE INE EREC770N OF FENCES, ADD17IONAL STRUCTURES OR AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS EASEMENTS AND/OR SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES RECORDED OR UNRECORDED ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNLESS PHYSICALLY EVIDENT AN 7HE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF SURVEY SURVEY OF: LOT 2 CERTIFIED TO: MARIA H. PILE; MAP OF: CONSTANTINE P. GEORGIOPOULOUS FILED:JAN. 29, 1985 AS #7844 REVISED 01-07-20 REVISED 12-05-20 SITUATED AT: PECONIC REVISED 07-25-20 TOWN OF:SOUTHOLDREVISED 06-15-20 SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK KENNETH M lI'OYCHUK LAND SURVEYING, PLLC Professional Land Surveying and Design THE WATER SUPPLY, i9ELLSr ORYY41rLLS AND CESSPOOL � e � P.O. Box 153 Aquebogue, New York 11931 LOCATIONS SHOWN ARE FROG! FIELD OBSERVATIONS FILE # 16-137 SCALE: 1"=30' DATE: APRIL 10, 2020 N.Y.S USC. NO. 050882 PHONE (631)298-1686 FAX (631) 298-1688 AND OR DATA OBTAINED FROM OTHERS DiSalvo, Diane From: Louise Harrison <consnap.li@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,January 19, 2021 9:21 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: AMENDED LETTER - Maria A. Pile Freshwater wetland application; SCTM#: 1000-59-1-21.2 Attachments: Harrison Letter-Amended-to Trustees-Maria A Pile Application_1.19.2021.docx Kindly submit to the Trustees for their consideration the attached letter, in place of the Letter I submitted on November 18, 2020. This amended letter conforms more closely with my oral testimony at your November 181h public hearing on this matter and contains comments on additional material in the Trustees' file, submitted by the applicant or his/her representative subsequent to the hearing. Thank you. Louise Harrison Conservation &Natural Areas Planning This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i LOUISE HARRISON CONSERVATION & NATURAL AREAS PLANNING P.O. Box 214 PECONic, NY 11958-0214 631-428-1315 January 19, 2021 Town of Southold Town Trustees c/o Elizabeth Cantrell and Diane DiSalvo Town Hall Annex 54375 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Re: Maria A. Pile Freshwater wetland application; SCTM#: 1000-59-1-21.2—AMENDED LETTER Dear President Goldsmith and Trustees: Kindly read and consider this letter in place of the letter 1 submitted on November 18,2020. The following conforms more closely with my oral testimony at your November 18th public hearing on this matter and contains comments on additional material in the Trustees' ile submitted by the applicant orhis/her representative subsequent to the hearing. The project proposed in the above-named freshwater wetland application poses severe adverse environmental impacts and should be denied. I was dismayed to find the field inspection form in the Town file,filled out by a Trustee after an initial site visit earlier in November, 2020, does not reflect any of the concerns I will communicate below. Rather, it merely "suggests" the applicant consider refraining from using turf grass, non-disturbance of the north side of the proposed dwelling, and, with regard to septic disposal, it implies (since it was an incomplete sentence)that the applicant might be asked to install an Innovative Alternative (IA) Septic System ("IA,too"). Based on statements made at the November 18, 2020, public hearing, it was my understanding the Trustees planned to undertake a subsequent site visit. I have not been able to locate minutes or field notes from that field trip, or a list of Trustees in attendance, in the file for the application or the Minutes folder in the Trustees' Laserfiche files. I believe a careful review of the natural attributes of the site and its environs will lead you to conclude that the proposed development is not compatible with your mission, with goals in the Town of Southold Comprehensive Management Plan, with the coastal policies in Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, with Article 24 of the New York State Freshwater Wetlands Act, or Southold's own wetlands laws. I strongly urge you to carefully examine (a)the August 12, 2004, report by Dr. Eric Lamont(who holds a Ph.D. in Botany and is president of the Long Island Botanical Society), "Preliminary Assessment of the `Great Pond Wetlands & Dunes,' Southold Township, Suffolk County, New York"; (b) the habitat description, impairment test, and map of the "Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat" (SCFWH); and (c)the 2 Amended Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application New York Natural Heritage Program's guide, "Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales," all of which have been submitted to your file by other commenters on this project.The SCFWH, as you must be aware, also is fully presented in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program documents. The best remedy for both the Town of Southold and the applicant would be for the applicant to propose sale of the lot to the Town's Land Preservation Committee and for the Trustees to strong►y support its acquisition. Even better would be for the Trustees to coordinate with the Land Preservation Committee in support of acquiring for preservation and restoration (where required) of all the remaining lots located in the maritime freshwater interdunal swale that stretches from Goldsmith Inlet to the Kenney's Beach area. Short Form EAF The Short Form EAF prepared by the applicant contains at least five (5) errors (items 5, 6, 11, 13b, and 15), demonstrating either a lack of research or of a dismissive approach.The proposal for a standard on-site septic system clearly shows a lack of awareness of current requirements. Careful preparation of Part 2,the impact assessment, should find moderate to large impacts in at least items 1, 2, and 9. Yet a full understanding of the values associated with the rare ecological community supporting the freshwater wetlands at this site—and all along the maritime freshwater interdunal swale complex between Goldsmith Inlet and Kenney's Beach area—should correctly move you to deny any development affecting this highly valuable ecological asset to the Town of Southold and New York State. Site Plan Revisions The online file for the application includes updated plans showing several revisions, including a set with revisions labeled as late as 12/05/20 and a portion of a revision with only a stamped date of receipt the Trustees (1/13/2021). Revised plans should list what the revisions are, alongside the revision dates.The 1/13/2021 submission does not appear to be dated as an update at all by the applicant; further, it perpetuates an error related to wetland boundary location and adds errors regarding plant species proposed to be removed. LWRP Consistency Assessment Form and Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat The LWRP Consistency Assessment Form prepared by the applicant also demonstrates either a lack of adequate research or a dismissive approach.The responses to questions of consistency with Policies 1 and 3 show a lack of concern regarding the actual meaning of the policies and the response to Policy 6 is dead wrong. In fact, the applicant shows no awareness at all of the Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat (SCFWH) in which the applicant's lot is located, or the ramifications of impairments to this highly valuable resource posed by development. Decisions by the Trustees, as you are aware, must be consistent with and advance the coastal policies in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. A careful impact assessment and habitat impairment test of projects affecting SCFWHs must be undertaken in the manner described in the LWRP as well as under New York State law. "The specific habitat impairment test is as follows. In order to protect and preserve a significant habitat, land and water uses or development shall not be undertaken if such actions would: • destroy the habitat;or, • significantly impair the viability of a habitat." The Maria A. Pile project is situated within, not adjoining, the SCFWH.To build a house on the lot, install a septic system, and provide water supply would require actual removal of the habitat—destruction of the maritime 3 Amended Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application dune ecological community.This ecological community is an integral part of the maritime freshwater interdunal swale ecological community. Actual removal of habitat is irreversible. As per the LWRP, "development shall not be undertaken" under such circumstances.The mild "suggestion," in the Trustees' field assessment form, that the area north of the project's building site be left undisturbed cannot mitigate for total loss of a portion of this State-rare habitat.The entire site lies within the habitat; the building of a dwelling on the lot destroys it. Freshwater wetlands Viewed merely as a freshwater wetland application—which, because this wetland is part of a rare ecological community and in a SCFWH, clearly is not how this proposal should be assessed—the proposal for a dwelling on this lot poses adverse environmental impacts. The freshwater wetland provides habitat and food for native wildlife and native and rare plant species. It provides flood protection and serves in this area to anchor what otherwise would be shifting sands in the maritime dunes. Its aesthetic benefits are many, whether traversing through or passing near the wetland.The full benefits may be studied in the documents listed at the beginning of this letter.These benefits to people and wildlife must be protected. Setback. First,the applicant's flagged wetland boundary in the vicinity of the proposed dwelling mysteriously migrates across an elevational contour it otherwise follows. Please note that nearest the northeast corner of the proposed dwelling the wetland boundary, as shown on the project map, dips downward below the 4'-contour,whereas it closely follows that contour for the remainder of the illustrated boundary.This defies logic--especially in sandy, well-drained soils, and should have been noticed by reviewers at the outset. My own examination of the flagged boundary on site revealed the "project-friendly" placement of flagging was not a carefully executed wetland delineation. I have flagged hundreds of freshwater wetland boundaries on a professional basis for many years. Buffer. Moreover,the small advantage from misplacement of boundary flags does little to mitigate the environmental damage that will ensue from this project, anyway. Construction activities, alone,will destroy the natural "buffer zone" between the wetland and the proposed house. Heavy equipment needs room to move around.Ancient post oaks, black oaks, and shrubs will be removed, and soils will be severely disturbed. Long-term impacts include disturbance to wildlife from human activities, noise, night-time lighting, and permanent loss of habitat in the maritime dune community. The entire lot is a maritime dune community.The sandy soils support a limited number of native plant species that take extremely long times to reach maturity.Those that are found on the project site today may be considered ancient, as they have been continuously stressed, contorted, and dwarfed by the harsh dune environmental conditions.Their contributions, not only to the world's beauty but also as a "buffer"to the cranberry bog, wet meadow, and other Swale vegetation, are incalculable and cannot be replaced by new plantings of native species. In this dune community, young plants might take decades to mature; plantings of larger specimens, nursery grown, will succumb to wind, salt spray, and droughty conditions. A submission to your file on January 13, 2021, shows a change in the position of the proposed house on the lot, purportedly expanding the setback from the wetland boundary to 34 feet.The wetland boundary itself was not changed on the portion of the site plan submitted on that date; it remains incorrect,favoring the setback by a few feet. Even if the wetland boundary were found to cross elevational contours (impossible in sandy soil), the advantage to the applicant yields no advantage to 4 Amended Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application the wetland.The resulting setback is less than half of what should be required, if any development of this lot properly could be permissible. Further, the revision shows "sycamores" and "long-needled pines"to be removed.There are no sycamore trees on this site, nor would any be expected in this environment. "Long-needled pine" is not a species.The applicant should be required to use the services of a qualified biologist to properly describe the property and the vegetation to be removed.The site plan shows far fewer trees to be removed than actually would be required to develop this property as proposed. Sea-level rise. I believe the Trustees have a clear understanding of the existence of and threat posed by sea-level rise, already easy to see as underway in Southold. In this location, we will find sea-level rise elevate the groundwater over time.The result will be an expansion of the freshwater wetland community in the interdunal swale.That means the wholly inadequate setback of the proposed dwelling from the wetland will be even smaller over time. It would be a serious error to ignore the threat of sea-level rise in the review of this application, not only with regard to the freshwater wetland but also with regard to the installation of any system meant to accept and treat wastewater. Drainage. Even without sea-level rise, periodic changes in groundwater elevation may have adverse effects related to the proposed--and possibly even to an IA--septic system. "Well-drained" is an understatement at this site. Effluent will flow through sand easily toward and into a rare ecological community and freshwater wetland, which, itself, is an expression of saturated soil and groundwater at the surface. Effluent through elevated groundwater will have no filtration whatsoever. Sea-level rise, again, should be considered. Adjoining County Land. Please consider the impacts to nearby and adjoining County and other preserved land as you review this project. I think you will find good reason to reverse the trend of approving buildings in this rare ecological community and instead will want to commit to work with all agencies to preserve what is left. Thank you for the opportunity to provide my concerns regarding the proposed Maria A. Pile freshwater wetlands application. Please do the right thing. Preserve this parcel and work hard with other departments and committees in the Town to preserve all remaining lots lying in the rare maritime freshwater interdunal swale between Goldsmith Inlet and Kenney's Beach. We are tremendously lucky to have such a beautiful ecological community in our town. Sincerely yours, Louise Harrison Conservation Biologist DiSalvo, Diane From: littlestarnan@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 3:06 PM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: FW: Pile - Pending Application - Denial Request From: littlestarnan@aol.com <littlestarnan@aol.com> Sent:Tuesday,January 19, 20213:03 PM To: 'elizabethc@southoldtownny.gov'<elizabethc@southoldtownny.gov>; 'diane.disalvo@southoldtownny.gov' <diane.disalvo@southoldtownny.gov> Subject: Pile- Pending Application - Denial Request Re: Maria Pile - Wetland Application (SCTM#1000-59-1-21.2, 42o Lake Drive, Southold) Dear Southold Town Board of Trustees, This letter is in objection to the above noted application. The expert opinions, studies and documentation provided to your committee to date offer considerable detail on the myriad of negative impacts that building on this parcel would result in. We urge you to consider each and every factor and the resulting consequences to the environment. Of note-there are countless recommendations on why building on this property would have a highly detrimental effect, so it seems very disingenuous(or naive/uninformed)that the application states there would be "little or no impact"on the wetlands. Beyond this,the Pile application is requesting a huge deviation from Southold Town Code. A loo-foot setback from the wetlands is code. They are seeking to reduce that to 2,5 feet—which represents an enormous reduction. Codes and guidelines are put in place for a reason and are based on science and data. Allowing applicants to disregard them to such an extent is clearly not acceptable. This request is not for a two-foot exception to code,but rather a 75%reduction. Any approval on this matter would set a dangerous precedent for future requests — and one that would willfully ignore the critical principles that this zoning code was built upon. The environmental and ecological impact of building on this parcel is far too great. You have ample evidence of this. This is why you created the Southold Town code-for a guarantee of sufficient wetland setbacks. If this home is permitted to be built, it will irreparably damage the unique and protected wetlands. Please deny this application and stand by the code you created. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, The Maghakian&Schroeder Families 8o West Drive Southold NY 11971 DiSalvo, Diane From: Warren Bernstein <bernsteinwj@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 9:39 AM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: [SPAM] - 420 Lake Drive Dear Ms. Disalvo My wife and I are the owners of 2095 Lake Drive in Southold. We are writing in opposition to the application related to the development of the 420 Lake Drive property. Please forward this to the appropriate parties. The preservation of this wetland area is essential both from an environmental and ascetic perspective. As you are aware, this property lies in a unique wetlands area. As a general matter, wetlands setback requirements are intended to protect the viability of a wetlands area while permitting property development in adjoining areas. The setback requirements in and of themselves reflect this compromise. The wetlands permitting process recognizes that as a practical matter, the setback requirements cannot always be satisfied precisely. This process contemplates allowing minor adjustments. What is proposed here goes well beyond a minor adjustment, it is a request to disregard this setback requirement. Similarly, the zoning code setback requirements are intended to preserve the character of neighborhoods and areas while permitting property development. Like the wetlands setback requirements, the setback requirements reflect a careful balancing. The front setback requirement is essential to maintaining the unique character of the Lake Drive and Kenney's Beach area. This is particularly important in this situation because the neighborhood faces another house too close to the road and towering nearly three stories above the ground. It is unfortunate for the owner that the current legislative and regulatory regimes hinder development of this parcel. However, that is the purpose of these rules and the entire community is affected if these rules are not respected. Warren Bernstein i Hi Liz and Diane: Attached find apportion of the site plan which shows the locations and types of trees proposed to be removed as a part of this project. As such, would you please amend the description to add the following language Propose to remove a total of 13 trees ranging in caliper from 4 `to 12" 60 A-oZz D JAN 3 2021 Southold Town Board of Trustees 4 J \ LOT 1 \ VACANT (4)(5)Existing tree line Co be preserved rJ�� 6— �` 7� _— —— MON. \\ \ \ SEAS DELINERESPWTER DATED / \ \ \ \ LUNE 2. 20 �� SMXES S \ X35"aW--W \\ \\ \ W IN, \ ZONE AE EL I ZI 50.00' o C \ \ CQ I 9\ ZONE AE"�L 1\ \ \ \ _ �\ \ \\ I SO NDARY 2Y, \ OF N/F. 11-- \ N1 1 4 \ \\ RICHARD A. BIRD ZONE X h ' DEBORAH A. GEURTZE /'. DWELLING 12 Z W/PUBLIC WATER / VQ \ \\ \ (1)8•'diam.Sycamore / ) \ to be removed \ ' PRIMARY BLDG. ENVELOPE 2,965 S.F. J :''i�Si:•.;;?`i::: +.i Aqk 0J;:;;;;;,"•'�`' \ SILT FENCE ALONG �0 i •� \ CLLEEARI�NG&NITS OF 1 C.0 �' \ DISTURBANCE 10,900 S.F. or 67,171 t total Clearing/di /� 1 •.,�,,,,.,.., .+s•. 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SURVEY OF: LOT 2 CERTIFIED TO: MARIA H. PILI_, MAP OF: CONSTANTINE P. GEORGIOPOULOUS FILED:JAN. 29, 1985 AS #7844 —05-20 REVISED 12 —20 REVISED 07-25 SITUATED AT: PECONIC KENNETH M WOYCHUK LAND SlIRVEYING REVISED 06-15-20 TOWN OF: SOUTHOLD PLLC SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK rofessional Land Surveying and Design 7HE WATER SUPPLY , WLLS, DRYWEILS AND CESSPOOL P A TIONS 46�vZ/ P.O. Box 153 Aquebogue, New York 11931 LOCA7701VS SHOWN ARE FROM FIELD OBSERV FILE # 16-137 SCALE: 1 "=,30' DATE: APRIL 10, 2020 PHONE (631)296-1588 FAX (631)296-1588 AND OR DATA OBrAINED FROM OTHERS- N.YS. LISC. 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Y,, it••Aw wA11.. ..y 1s - :.A - tM r t v ¢� S - s a 4 +. ...._.. r.. .wa � may. i «s` Photo (4 Pile Property i t h - ,..,:te a , . , ►. ' , 1 r• y A v�•'(. ice, �. � s . A- Ak Akk -. -- 'zc.�� a.�� r►', y,7•t`+t.,..r`t- t •- •,r ""'� �' � a�,t 'W`�. �,.� ...fix _ mss.--• „ ...-� • • _ �.� 4a e 40 « • ' -` a .+.= R_ AC �r� � 2�.. a •'" �- �c „'� � n ice: _ �.•t;' a �, DiSalvo, Diane From: Agnesi5 <agnesi5@aol.com> Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2021 8:45 AM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: [SPAM] -420 Lake Drive, Southold Dear Southold Trustees, In my 30 years living in Southold I have seen many homes go up in the Kenney's Beach area. I believe if you check your records, this is the first time I am writing with a concern. I am not looking to deny anyone the right to live in our beautiful town. However, if building a home disturbs the wetlands, wildlife, etc. in the area, then it is imperative that the Town step in and stop the process. The property at 420 Lake Drive in Southold is in this situation. One of the many reasons people come to the North Fork is to enjoy the beach areas and it's natural surroundings. There are already questionable structures in the Kenney Beach area that have somehow received approval. The 420 property will be directly on top of our precious wetlands. The 100 feet wetland requirement is being pushed to 25 feet. How can that possibly be allowed??? One only needs to stand at the road to see wetland vegetation. The fact that a house can be built on that site goes against the reasons why preservation regulations were written in the first place. The beautiful flora and fauna that we are so blessed to have will be destroyed. This is an area that the local Audubon Society does annual bird counts. A precious area! An area that can be lost if this permit is allowed to go through. At the time of this writing there are at least 4 homes for sale in the immediate area. Two of them are directly across the street from this property. Why allow the destruction of what is supposed to be a regulated area when there are homes available on adjoining properties? Why allow the destruction of what is supposed to be protected land, PERIOD? We, the taxpayers, rely upon our elected officials and their designees to uphold rules and regulations that have been written in the best interest for the people as well as the town. Why is this property even being considered for a building permit? I ask that you take into consideration not only the written requirements but what the building of that structure can do to the integrity of the area in the long run; our wetlands, our rare Interdunal Swale, our protected Cranberry Bogs, our ancient Wild Blueberry Trees, our wildlife, especially our migrating birds, and so much more. All can be protected with a signature. All can be lost with a signature. Please allow me to keep the faith of our town leaders. Our natural habitat is in your hands. Thanking you in advance for your time with this very important matter. Amy Agnesini DiSalvo, Diane From: rurmancsw@aol.com Sent: Thursday,January 07, 2021 1:13 PM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: [SPAM] - Proposed 420 Lake Drive Construction Dear Ms. DiSalvo, We are relatively new residents at 85 Lake Court/1675 Lake Dr,just down the road on Lake Drive from the proposed construction planned right in the middle of a highly specialized ecological system. The unique beauty and delicate balance of this ecosystem of wetlands would be seriously disrupted by construction within the 100-foot regulation that protects our Wetlands. We know only too well the lovely and special nature of this area of the North Fork, and marvel at the sanctuary the area provides for all the birds and plants that abide there. If the Wetlands are destroyed by allowing building within the protected zones, there's no question that this area will become more like a suburban tract than the nature preserve it currently is, forever altering and destroying the ecosystem which is a natural filter for water pollutants, among other functions. We urge you to deny access to construction wtihin the Wetlands zone at 420 Lake Drive, to keep this unique ecosystem intact. Sincerely yours, Rhoda Urman and Stephen Spiller RHODA UFtMAN and STEPHEN SPILLER 85 Lake Court Southold, NY 11971 (917)282-6059 E C U E JAN - 7 2021 Southold Town E3oard of Trustees 1 DiSalvo, Diane From: Richard Bird <Richardb26@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday,January 06, 2021 7:17 AM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Pile application photos flooding #1 Trustees: Please find the attached photos of flooding on the proposed building lot at 420 Lake Drive. These photos where taken 12/25/2020 after a moderate rain storm. Various flooding from 2-5 inches of standing water a mere 25 feet from proposed house location. ATTENTION: This email came from an external source.Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpecicd emails. y t r, E C JAN - 7 2021 Southold Town! Board of Trustees 1 "4r "••'� 1'_'{"r ,� ,° - '`-5r-; , ` L ..4 t r \,may t_ '•! : �' r. "3. �� '�,� �..� • �1�a _ r"r�a -'��'� �w`� '"�� +"lye~ n• .� ' � � 7 i 1i3 vl - ,��� Fu�'' �� a. •y�},���. ����� r1 • Y. I^`-� - tY',k ``� a i. +j _ � I r v r t t y ' 1 r' , wr +'Y Sent from W.• E C EIV E JAN - 7 2021 Southold Town ` -5 BPI— M-1 r. .�, •+.. •; 24• 'K - tom .r w+id «+,(.�.'fr E C E I V E t - - s kkkk Sent from my Wad ATTENTION:This email came from an external source.Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. C E JAN - 7 2021 Southold Town Board of Trustees 2 Maim Diane From: Firewater <firewater47@aol.com> Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2021 10:30 AM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: [SPAM] - 420 Lake Drive Permit My wife and I have been property owners in Southold Town for over 23 years. We have both been lifelong visitors to the beautiful North Fork since we were children. I have served the Long Island community as fire chief and have answered my country's call as a war era veteran. We are in full support of denying the permit to allow building within 25 feet of the wetlands at the above address. When actions impact the future of many others, it is important to do what we feel is right. Saving our precious natural resources should be at the forefront of permit approval decisions. This philosophy is the heart of the office of Southold Town Trustees. Thank you. Larry and Jeanne Hall 575 Mill Creek Drive Southold, NY. 11971 E C E E J I thho['dl Town L_Bobaoru�: oTrustees i Cantrell, Elizabeth From: John Castiglione <john.d.castiglione@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 10:05 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; dian.disalvo@town.southold.ny.us Subject: 420 Lake Drive Application Attachments: 2020.12.7 letter to trustees 420 lake drive.pdf Ms. Cantrell, Ms DiSalvo, Attached, please find a comment letter to be included in the file for the Trustee's review of the application for a wetlands permit for 1000-59-1-21.2 (Pile), at 420 Lake Drive. Thank you, John Castiglione 3010 Kenney's Road Southold, NY 11971 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. DEC 7 2020 December 7, 2020 Southold Board of Trustees 54375 Main Rd. P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Re: Application for Wetland Permit- 420 Lake Drive Trustees, We live at 3010 Kenney's Road in Southold, and write in connection with the application for wetlands permit at 420 Lake Drive. For the reasons already expressed in the several dozen letters submitted by community members, the Trustees should deny the application,which proposes to demolish one of the most ecologically sensitive and already-stressed parcels in Southold, and which seems to be flatly incompatible with Section 275 of the Town Code, and with the principles of the Comprehensive Plan. The parcel simply is not large enough, and the wetlands will necessarily be harmed, or destroyed, by construction. That the application appears to contain a number of errors is only cause for further concern, and should be a basis for denial. We write further to make one point. In 2016, the Kenney's/McCabe's Beach community worked together with the Trustees to ensure that the house located at 4200 Kenney's Road, immediately to the right of the Kenney's Beach parking lot, be remodeled in a responsible way to preserve the dunes and beach grass that protect us all. At the public hearing on the initial application, one of the Trustees remarked that were that home to be built today, the application would be rejected in full and no structure would be permitted, because the Trustees had worked hard over the last several decades to push all homes back on their lots away from the dunes and the waterline. While that was not possible for 4200 Kenney's Road (because a home was already there)that was the overarching goal of the Trustee's management of the beaches. With this application,the same principle should apply. There is no home at 420 Lake Drive presently, and there no way construct one consistent with the Town Code, the Comprehensive Plan, or sound ecological management. In other words,this is not a case of making the best of a bad situation (i.e, a home already constructed before the days of the modern code); rather, approving this application would be making things worse than they need to be, for no good purpose. Not every parcel can support a home. The Trustees are charged with a difficult task—balancing the needs of a growing community with the delicate natural environment on which it sits. Many applications require difficult calls, with no great options either way. This is not one of those. The application should be rejected. Sincerely, Brett Anderson John Castiglione 3010 Kenney's Road DEC - 7 2020 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Christopher Waller <chriswaller@verizon.net> Sent: Monday, December 7, 2020 12:04 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Cc: richardb26@yahoo.com Subject: Letter to the Town Trustees Re Building Permit for 420 Lake Drive Attachments: Letter to Trustees.docx Good afternoon! Please print out and distribute this letter to our town Trustees which concerns the request for a building permit for 420 Lake Drive, Southold. Many thanks! Chris Waller 3360 Kenneys Road Southold NY 11971 (914)629-6261 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. ,J! � DEC - 7 2020 i December 6, 2020 Christopher Waller 3360 Kenneys Road Southold, New York 11971 Southold Town Trustees Town of Southold PO Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 Dear Sir/Madam. I am writing this letter to express my deep concerns about the request for a building permit for a proposed home to be constructed at 420 Lake Drive, Southold. I have been a homeowner in Southold for over eleven years now, living on Kenneys Road not more than a % mile away from the site in question. Before moving here I frequently visited the Southold area since the 1980's. As a current member of the Kenney / McHale's Beach Civic Association, I tell people whom I encounter that this area is a very beautiful part-of the world with its beaches, its farms and vineyards, and especially its flora and fauna. Our wetland areas are vital to wildlife who live in our area and they need to be protected from development. My understanding is that Maria Pile is requesting permission to build within the 100 foot setback of the wetlands which exist on this piece of property. I am strongly against this. The New York State's Wetland Protection Act clearly states that buildings built near wetlands must be farther than 100 feet away - not 25 feet. In short, I am requesting the Southold Town Trustees deny this permit based on the strong possibility that this would cause the destruction of a critical habitat for rare birds and plants, as well as disturbed an area where groundwater is regenerated. Thank you for your attention to this matter- Yours truly, Christopher Waller DEC - 7 2020 �`-'� .rd tT, k' Environmental Consulting Wetland Project Management 425 Montauk Highway East Quogue, NY 11942 (631) 369-9445 www.cesenvs.com a E December 2, 2020 L 0 E - 4 2010 Site Inspection &Wetlands Evaluation 420 Lake Drive Southold, NY 11971 SCTM No: 1000-69-1-21.2 PROJECT OVERVIEW In May of 2020, Cole Environmental Services, Inc. (CES), was hired to delineate the wetlands on the northern portion of the property at 420 Lake Drive, Peconic, NY,within the Town of Southold. The subject property is located on the north side of Lake Drive approximately 500' west of Kenny's Road, in Peconic. CES flagged the landward edge of the freshwater wetlands on this property. The wetland line was approximatly 100' northwest of the Lake Drive. SITE INFORMATION The area is best described as an inter-dunal low area present between Long Island Sound and Great Pond. Vegetation outside the wetlands area was sparce with very little undergrowth. The soils were sandy and well drained outside of the wetland area. Within the wetland area, no standing water was observed at the time of inspection. Review of the the Town of Southold 2016 Open Space Plan identifies the subject parcel in the plan as being eleigible as a possible acquisition site.There are currently 957 parcels totaling 9,563 acres on the Town eleigible parcels list. The Community Preservation Fund Plan is a "Voluntary Program". Owners are not obligatied in any way to sell their proerty or otherwise participate in the plan. Review of the map below reveals that several parcles within this area have been acquired with voluntary particpation. A review of the following informational sites, plans and maps was conducted. 1. NYS Freshwater Wetlands Map.—Wetlands are identified on northern portion of the subject property 2. Town of Southold Community Preservation Fund Project Plan Map—The subject property is listed in this voluntary program. 3. Suffolk County Soil Survey—Property is listed as a dune area 4. NYSDEC Signficant Habitat—Property is not listed 5. NYSDEC Critical Environmenal Area— Property is not listed 6. NYSDEC Natural Heritage—Property is not listed qtr ���•�• V 420 LAKE DR, SOUTHOLD, NY, }( 0L. Show search results for 420 LAKE DR,-- ■ r .. 1� '' -3 r i i r. tir . . -7, Figure 2 Aerial Photograph of the Subject Property(shaded in green) L L co _ u Dennis W. Cole i Cole Environmental Services, Inc. DEC — 4 2024 i 1.Ns� . 7 ANN Environmental Consulting Wetland Project Management 425 Montauk Highway East Quogue, NY 11942 (631) 369-9445 www.cesenvs.com December 2, 2020 � r Site Inspection & Wetlands Evaluation 420 Lake Drive - Southold, NY 11971 DEC 4 2010 SCTM No: 1000-69-1-21.2 _ PROJECT OVERVIEW In May of 2020, Cole Environmental Services, Inc. (CES), was hired to delineate the wetlands on the northern portion of the property at 420 Lake Drive, Peconic, NY, within the Town of Southold. The subject property is located on the north side of Lake Drive approximately 500' west of Kenny's Road, in Peconic. CES flagged the landward edge of the freshwater wetlands on this property. The wetland line was approximatly 100' northwest of the Lake Drive. SITE INFORMATION The area is best described as an inter-dunal low area present between Long Island Sound and Great Pond. Vegetation outside the wetlands area was sparce with very little undergrowth. The soils were sandy and well drained outside of the wetland area. Within the wetland area, no standing water was observed at the time of inspection. Review of the the Town of Southold 2016 Open Space Plan identifies the subject parcel in the plan as being eleigible as a possible acquisition site.There are currently 957 parcels totaling 9,563 acres on the Town eleigible parcels list. The Community Preservation Fund Plan is a "Voluntary Program". Owners are not obligatied in any way to sell their proerty or otherwise participate in the plan. Review of the map below reveals that several parcles within this area have been acquired with voluntary particpation. A review of the following informational sites, plans and maps was conducted: 1. NYS Freshwater Wetlands Map.—Wetlands are identified on northern portion of the subject property 2. Town of Southold Community Preservation Fund Project Plan Map—The subject property is listed in this voluntary program. 3. Suffolk County Soil Survey—Property is listed as a dune area 4. NYSDEC Signficant Habitat—Property is not listed 5. NYSDEC Critical Environmenal Area—Property is not listed 6. NYSDEC Natural Heritage—Property is not listed SUMMARY The subject property is listed, along with of other properties within the Town of Southold, as eligible for acquisition.The Town, State and County acquistion programs are voluntary and the owner must be willing to sell. The green parcels on the map below have been acquired by the Town and County.The orange parcels are those identified in the Town's Community Preservation Fund as eligible for acquisition. L ] Parcel in Plan ® Parcel Already Protected as of June 27, 2016 Public Underwater Land - i �[ Notes. Protected parcels per Town's standard Protected Lands map Owners of properties listed in the Community Preservation _ Project Plan are not obligated in any way to sell their property or otherwise participate in the plan. However, only those properties listed in the Plan will be eligible_ Participation is 100% voluntary PARCEL IS LISTED IN VOLUNTARY?ROGRAJA 4 NI 5 t Figure 1—Town of Southold Community Preservation Plan }� ` I DEC - 4 2020 420 LAKE DR, SOUTHOLD, NY, Show search results for 420 LAKE ♦ A�' r _ ` J �t 7 } r. Figure 2 Aerial Photograph of the Subject Property(shaded in green) `�b 44'." w. Dennis W. Cole Cole Environmental Services, Inc. DEC — 4 2020 I DiSalvo, Diane From: Barbara <mcallisterjones@msn.com> Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 8:31 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: 420 Lake Drive, Southold, NY 11971, Pike Dear Town of Southold Trustees; After looking through all the documents and letters associated with 420 Lake Drive in the online Town Records, I realized: • You don't need yet another letter asking for the permit to be denied. So many have already made thoughtful commentary and shared pertinent information as to why the permit should not be granted. 0 1 concur with the writers that this property should not be built on, specifically with this proposed plan now up for a permit, as it will severely, negatively impact the Interdunal Swale. It does seem that the Town is being strongly encouraged by the neighbors to buy and/or preserve the remaining land/lots/building rights in the area. I do hope that will happen. It would be beneficial for the environment, for those who live nearby and those of us who just want to visit on foot or bike. The Group for the East End and The Peconic Land Trust have long recognized the significance of this landscape and have made a good start restoring and preserving the landscape near the pond. It would be tragic to derail their existing work with a series of septic tanks, FEMA foundations, landfill and downed oak trees, especially since we now know the effects. There are strong storms often, it seems, via climate change, and we need to keep this place intact more than ever. As Louise Harrison, local Conservation Biologist put it in her letter to you regarding this matter, please "Preserve this parcel and work hard with other departments and committees in the Town to preserve all remaining lots lying in the rare maritime freshwater interdunal swale between Goldsmith's Inlet and Kenney's Beach. We are tremendously lucky to have such a beautiful ecological community our town." Thank you and best regards, Barbara C. Jones 17665 Soundview Avenue Southold, NY 11971 Mcallister ones msn.cor 917-842-1176 P.S.-There are birds stopping here in their migrations that I've never seen even once in my own yard just a mile and a half east (but a completely different landscape) away. Just look at 4120 North Sea Drive and you will understand why the Town must act decisively. ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: eric gallion <ericgallion27@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, December 14, 2020 6:34 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Cc: diane.disalvo@southoldtownny.gov Subject: ,[SPAM] - Please Do Not Build on Lake Drive Good afternoon, I'm not one to do this but I just found out the wetlands on lake drive where my wife and vacation and just spent a beautiful thariksgiving are being threatened with building projects that are going to turn it into the hamptdns.That's not what this area is about not to mention The wildlife-here is in danger. The law seems very clear here with regards to building that close to the wetlands. My primary residence is protected in the rear by wetlands and if this were to happen in my home I don't know what I'd do. I expect the residents of lake drive will be fighting back too. Please don't let this area be destroyed.Thank you. Regards, Eric Gallion 631-774-9968 Sent From My IPAone 1 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Loretta Gallion <lorettagallion@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2020 1:18 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; diane.disalvo@southoldtownny.gov Subject: [SPAM] - Lake Drive and the Wetlands Hello Elizabeth and Diane My husband and I have been going to Southold for 30 years. We live in Suffolk County and it is probably our favorite spot on Long Island. We love the wineries and the farms and the beaches and the shops and just the atmosphere of the town. We have been going out there since before it was cool and before the limos full of people started coming. We love driving out there in the summer and spring of course but the Fall and Winter also have their own quiet beauty. Its hard to drive out there in the winter sometimes so when we get there in the spring we have seen over the years how everything is getting more developed. Farms being sold for developments, new strip malls the outlets in Riverhead! It breaks our hearts every time we see a for sale sign go up. I get it things change. People need the money and don't want to be farmers. Anyway there are always little pockets out there to enjoy and Kenny's Road Beach is one of them. We love that little corner of Southold with the quaint Elbow Room East and the dunes and the grasses and the deer that you see if you're lucky. Now we hear someone is trying to build on that little corner that includes Lake Drive. The Wetland Protection Act clearly says no building within 100 feet of the wetlands and they want to build within 25 feet! That will open the area up to more development. Not only will it ruin that tranquil corner of the world but it will ruin the environment for wildlife, plants, birds, not to mention erode the barriers that protect those little homes from floods. Bad enough the giant houses are being built on the beach as we speak. The place will soon look like the Hamptons. PLEASE PLEASE stop this while you can. Sorry for the long email and I hope you read to the bottom. I really love that place. Thanks for listening Loretta Gallion 631-767-7295 Robert & Patricia Delsignore 955 Lake Drive, Southold, NY 1 1971 We are writing this letter to express our concern over the proposed new construction of a two story home located at 420 Lake Drive. If approved, this home will be built within 25 feet of wetlands,well over the New York State's Wetland Protection Act stating that buildings cannot be closer than 100 feet to Wetlands. It is our feeling that building a permanent structure so close to a designated wetland would have a negative impact on the ecological health of the entire area. When we purchased our home,we were impressed and encouraged that the property around us was protected.This new construction would seriously compromise those protections and set a precedent that could only lead to unchecked development. Let's keep the natural habitat and beautiful landscapes of the North Fork safe from the demise that is brought on by over development so that our children and their children can enjoy what so many of us have had the privilege to be a part of. Your consideration on this matter will be greatly appreciated. Robert and Patricia Delsignore 631-876-5456 pjbdel@aol.com Cantrell, Elizabeth From: rut4265@aol.com Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2020 8:32 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: 420 Lake Drive I am writing request that you deny a proposed building permit located at 420 Lake Drive, Southold, NY. This proposal threatens wetlands, critical habitat, and trees on this rare terrain. While I don't live in this area, I frequently walk through and enjoy the beauty of the wetlands and dunes. We must protect this rare terrain! Thank you, Russell Vanderbeck 426 Fifth St. Greenport, NY. ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. 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Board of Trustees Appl .tion 'VWT1.u4NDFMUSTEE LANDS APPLICATION DATA Purpose of the proposed operations: �` TM w Area of wetlands on lot: square:feet 1 Percent coverage of lot: % Closest distance between nearest existing structure and upland edge of wetlands: feet Closest distance between nearest proposed structure and upland edge of wetlands: feet Does the project involve excavation or filling? No Wim; Yes r If yes,how much material will be exca teal? c hic yards w How much material will be fil : 1 cubic yards �a NOV 1 9 2020 Depth of which material will be remov or deposited: �feet j "A Proposed slope throughout the area of ope rams: Manner in which.material will be removed or deposited: w Statement of the e�`ect,if any,ort the wetlands and tidal waters of the town that may result by reason of such proposed operations(use attachments if appropriate): _. ... �� r . Vj �w ,��V i U VA n LIE .. 'N' SI DI " "'Iul. lur I� .. . I!m�,�ll '. 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Thank you for your consideration. Louise Harrison NOV1 8 2020 Y This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. LOUISE HARRISON Nro CONSERVATION & NATURAL AREAS PLANNING N 01 $g P.O. Box 214 PECONic, NY 11958-0214 631-428-1315 i November 18, 2020 Town of Southold Town Trustees c/o Elizabeth Cantrell and Diane DiSalvo Town Hall Annex 54375 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Re: Maria A. Pile Freshwater wetland application; SCTM#: 1000-59-1-21.2 Dear President Goldsmith and Trustees: The project proposed in the above-named freshwater wetland application poses severe adverse environmental impacts and should be either denied or subject to a draft environmental impact statement under SEQRA. was dismayed to find the field inspection form in the Town file,filled out by a Trustee after a site visit earlier this month, does not reflect any of the concerns I will communicate below. Rather, it merely "suggests" the applicant consider refraining from using turf grass, non-disturbance of the north side of the proposed dwelling, and, with regard to septic disposal, it implies (since it was an incomplete sentence)that the applicant might be asked to install an Innovative Alternative (IA) Septic System ("IA, too"). At a minimum, the Board should properly fill out the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) Parts 2 and 3 to assess the short-, long-term, and cumulative environmental impacts of this project on a rare ecological community—the maritime freshwater interdunal Swale—that should be fully preserved, not diminished by chipping away at it, lot by lot. I strongly believe that by doing a proper environmental review you will conclude that the project is not compatible with your mission, with goals in the Town of Southold Comprehensive Management Plan,with the coastal policies in Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, with Article 24 of the New York State Freshwater Wetlands Act, or Southold's own wetlands laws. I strongly urge you to carefully examine (a)the August 12, 2004, report by Dr. Eric Lamont(who holds a Ph.D. in Botany and is president of the Long Island Botanical Society), "Preliminary Assessment of the 'Great Pond Wetlands & Dunes,' Southold Township,Suffolk County, New York"; (b) the habitat description, impairment test, and map of the "Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat" (SCFWH); and (c)the New York Natural Heritage Program's guide, "Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales," all of which have been submitted to your file by other commenters on 2 Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application this project.The SCFWH, as you must be aware, also is fully presented in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program documents. The best remedy for both the Town of Southold and the applicant would be for the applicant to propose sale of the lot to the Town's Land Preservation Committee and for the Trustees to strongly support its acquisition. Even better would be for the Trustees to coordinate with the Land Preservation Committee in support of acquiring for preservation and restoration (where required) of all the remaining lots located in the maritime freshwater interdunal Swale that stretches from Goldsmith Inlet to the Kenney's Beach area. Short Form EAF The Short Form EAF prepared by the applicant contains at least five (5) errors (items 5, 6, 11, 13b, and 15), demonstrating either a lack of research or of a dismissive approach.The proposal for a standard on- site septic system clearly shows a lack of awareness of current requirements Careful preparation of Part 2,the impact assessment, should find moderate to large impacts in at least items 1, 2, and 9,which, under SEQRA,would lead the Board to require, at the very least, an EAF Part 3 to be prepared.Yet a full understanding of the values associated with the rare ecological community supporting the freshwater wetlands at this site—and all along the maritime freshwater interdunal swale complex between Goldsmith Inlet and Kenney's Beach area—should correctly move you to require a Draft Environmental Impact Statement to address ANY development affecting this highly valuable ecological asset to the Town of Southold and New York State. LWRP Consistency Assessment Form and Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat The LWRP Consistency Assessment Form prepared by the applicant also demonstrates either a lack of adequate research or a dismissive approach.The responses to questions of consistency with Policies 1 and 3 show a lack of concern regarding the actual meaning of the policies and the response to Policy 6 is dead wrong. In fact,the applicant shows no awareness at all of the Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat(SCFWH) in which the applicant's lot is located, or the ramifications of impairments to this highly valuable resource posed by development. Decisions by the Trustees, as you are aware, must be consistent with and advance the coastal policies in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.A careful impact assessment and habitat impairment test of projects affecting SCFWHs must be undertaken in the manner described in the LWRP as well as under New York State law. - -- "The specific habitat impairment test is as follows. In order to protect and preserve a significant habitat, land and water uses or development shall not be undertaken if such actions would: NOV 1 8 -0 • destroy the habitat;or, • significantly impair the viability of a habitat." The Maria A. Pile project is situated within, not adjoining, the SCFWH. To build a house on the lot would require actual removal of the habitat—destruction of the maritime dune ecological community. This ecological community is an integral part of the maritime freshwater interdunal swale ecological community. Actual removal of habitat is irreversible. As per the LWRP, "development shall not be undertaken" under such circumstances. The mild "suggestion," in 3 Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application the Trustees' field assessment form, that the area north of the project's building site be left undisturbed cannot mitigate for total loss of a portion of this State-rare habitat. The entire site lies within the habitat; the building of a dwelling on the lot destroys it. Freshwater wetlands Viewed merely as a freshwater wetland application—which, because this wetland is part of a rare ecological community and in a SCFWH, clearly is not how this proposal should be assessed—the proposal for a dwelling on this lot poses adverse environmental impacts. The freshwater wetland provides habitat and food for native wildlife and native and rare plant species. It provides flood protection and serves in this area to anchor what otherwise would be shifting sands in the maritime dunes. Its aesthetic benefits are many, whether traversing through or passing near the wetland. The full benefits may be studied in the documents listed at the beginning of this letter. These benefits to people and wildlife must be protected. Setback. First, the applicant's flagged wetland boundary in the vicinity of the proposed dwelling mysteriously migrates across an elevational contour it otherwise follows. Please note that nearest the northeast corner of the proposed dwelling the wetland boundary, as shown on the project map, dips downward below the 4'-contour, whereas it closely follows that contour for the remainder of the illustrated boundary. This defies logic--especially in sandy, well-drained soils, and should have been noticcl-byevieers. at the outset. My own examination of the flagged boundary on site revealed the – - "project-friendly" placement of flagging was not a carefully executed w tland delineation. I have flagged hundreds of freshwater wetland boundaries on'a _, _� professional basis for many years. Buffer. Moreover, the approximate 5-foot advantage from misplacemet of boundary _ - flags does little to mitigate the environmental damage that will ensue from this project, anyway. Construction activities, alone, will destroy the natural "buffer zone" between the wetland and the proposed house. Heavy equipment needs room to move around. Ancient trees and shrubs will be removed, and soils will be severely disturbed. The entire lot is a maritime dune community. The sandy soils support a limited number of native plant species that take extremely long times to reach maturity. Those that are found on the project site today may be considered ancient, as they have been continuously stressed, contorted, and dwarfed by the harsh dune environmental conditions. Their contributions, not only to the world's beauty but also are as "buffer" to the cranberry bog, wet meadow, and other swale vegetation, are incalculable and cannot be replaced by new plantings of native species. In this dune community, young plants might take decades to mature; plantings of larger specimens, nursery grown, will succumb to wind, salt spray, and droughty conditions. Sea level rise. I believe the Trustees have a clear understanding of the existence of and threat posed by sea level rise, already easy to see as underway in Southold. In this 4 Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application location, we will find sea level rise elevate the groundwater over time. The result will be an expansion of the freshwater wetland community in the interdunal swale. That means the wholly inadequate setback of the proposed dwelling from the wetland will be even smaller over time. It would be a serious error to ignore the threat of sea level rise in the review of this application, not only with regard to the freshwater wetland but also with regard to the installation of any system meant to accept and treat waste water. Drainage. Even without sea level rise, periodic changes in groundwater elevation may have adverse effects related to the proposed--and possibly even to an IA--septic system. "Well-drained" is an understatement at this site. Effluent will flow through sand easily toward and into a rare ecological community and freshwater wetland, which, itself, is an expression of saturated soil and groundwater at the surface. Effluent through elevated groundwater will have no filtration whatsoever. Sea level rise, again, should be considered. Adjoining County Land. Please consider the impacts to nearby and adjoining County and other preserved land as you review this project. I think you will find good reason to reverse the trend of approving buildings in this rare ecological community and instead will want to commit to work with all agencies to preserve what is left. Thank you for the opportunity to provide my concerns regarding the proposed Maria A. Pile freshwater wetlands application. If the Trustees issue a Positive Declaration of Significance under SEQRA, requiring preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement, I will be happy to participate in scoping for the document and provide more detail on the above stated topics and concerns. Please do the right thing. Preserve this parcel and work hard with other departments and committees in the Town to preserve all remaining lots lying in the rare maritime freshwater interdunal swale between Goldsmith Inlet and Kenney's Beach. We are tremendously lucky to have such a beautiful ecological community in our town. Sincerely yours, Louise Harrison Conservation Biologist __ I Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Louise Harrison <consnap.li@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:10 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Fwd: Pile Application - Maria A. Pile freshwater wetland application 1000-59-1-21.2 Attachments: Harrison Letter to Trustees-Maria A Pile Application.docx I sent this earlier, at 11:34 a.m., but it bounced back to me. Here it is again, with the correct attachment, as well. I hope you will include this in the packet for the Trustees. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject:Pile Application-Maria A. Pile freshwater wetland application 1000-59-1-21.2 Date:Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:34:56 -0500 From:Louise Harrison co s_ap.1i gMail.com> Reply-To: onsp li( jail.com Twelizabethc L&southoldtowmi -,.gov., diane.disalyooa-,toxvn.southold.nv: s, diane.disalvo@ southoldtoLA . ov Please accept these comments on the above-named application and place in the file for the Trustees to review at their hearing today. Thank you very much. _ Sincerely, Louise Harrison ' 2020 i4avast This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. t LOUISE HARRISON CONSERVATION & NATURAL AREAS PLANNING P.O. Box 214 PECONic, NY 11958-0214 631-428-1315 November 18, 2020 Town of Southold Town Trustees ; c/o Elizabeth Cantrell and Diane DiSalvo c _� Town Hall Annex 54375 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Re: Maria A. Pile Freshwater wetland application; SCTM#: 1000-59-1-21.2 Dear President Goldsmith and Trustees: The project proposed in the above-named freshwater wetland application poses severe adverse environmental impacts and should be either denied or subject to a draft environmental impact statement under SEQRA. was dismayed to find the field inspection form in the Town file,filled out by a Trustee after a site visit earlier this month, does not reflect any of the concerns I will communicate below. Rather, it merely "suggests"the applicant consider refraining from using turf grass, non-disturbance of the north side of the proposed dwelling, and, with regard to septic disposal, it implies (since it was an incomplete sentence)that the applicant might be asked to install an Innovative Alternative (IA) Septic System ("IA, too"). At a minimum,the Board should properly fill out the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) Parts 2 and 3 to assess the short-, long-term, and cumulative environmental impacts of this project on a rare ecological community—the maritime freshwater interdunal Swale—that should be fully preserved, not diminished by chipping away at it, lot by lot. I strongly believe that by doing a proper environmental review you will conclude that the project is not compatible with your mission, with goals in the Town of Southold Comprehensive Management Plan,with the coastal policies in Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, with Article 24 of the New York State Freshwater Wetlands Act, or Southold's own wetlands laws. I strongly urge you to carefully examine (a)the August 12, 2004, report by Dr. Eric Lamont(who holds a Ph.D. in Botany and is president of the Long Island Botanical Society), "Preliminary Assessment of the 'Great Pond Wetlands & Dunes,' Southold Township, Suffolk County, New York"; (b) the habitat description, impairment test, and map of the "Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat" (SCFWH); and (c)the New York Natural Heritage Program's guide, "Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales," all of which have been submitted to your file by other commenters on 2 Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application this project.The SCFWH, as you must be aware, also is fully presented in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program documents. The best remedy for both the Town of Southold and the applicant would be for the applicant to propose sale of the lot to the Town's Land Preservation Committee and for the Trustees to strongly support its acquisition. Even better would be for the Trustees to coordinate with the Land Preservation Committee in support of acquiring for preservation and restoration (where required)of all the remaining lots located in the maritime freshwater interdunal swale that stretches from Goldsmith Inlet to the Kenney's Beach area. Short Form EAF The Short Form EAF prepared by the applicant contains at least five (5) errors (items 5, 6, 11, 13b, and 15), demonstrating either a lack of research or of a dismissive approach.The proposal for a standard on- site septic system clearly shows a lack of awareness of current requirements Careful preparation of Part 2,the impact assessment, should find moderate to large impacts in at least items 1, 2, and 9, which, under SEQRA,would lead the Board to require, at the very least, an EAF Part 3 to be prepared.Yet a full understanding of the values associated with the rare ecological community supporting the freshwater wetlands at this site—and all along the maritime freshwater interdunal swale complex between Goldsmith Inlet and Kenney's Beach area—should correctly move you to require a Draft Environmental Impact Statement to address ANY development affecting this highly valuable ecological asset to the Town of Southold and New York State. LWRP Consistency Assessment Form and Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat The LWRP Consistency Assessment Form prepared by the applicant also demonstrates either a lack of adequate research or a dismissive approach.The responses to questions of consistency with Policies 1 and 3 show a lack of concern regarding the actual meaning of the policies and the response to Policy 6 is dead wrong. In fact,the applicant shows no awareness at all of the Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat (SCFWH) in which the applicant's lot is located, or the ramifications of impairments to this highly valuable resource posed by development. Decisions by the Trustees, as you are aware, must be consistent with and advance the coastal policies in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.A careful impact assessment and habitat impairment test of projects affecting SCFWHs must be undertaken in the manner described in the LWRP as well as under New York State law. "The specific habitat impairment test is as follows. In order to protect and preserve a significant habitat, land and water uses= r - development shall not be undertaken if such actions would: • destroy the habitat;or, • significantly impair the viability of a habitat." The Maria A. Pile project is situated within, not adjoining, the SCFWH. To build a house on the lot would require actual removal of the habitat—destruction of the maritime dune ecological community. This ecological community is an integral part of the maritime freshwater interdunal swale ecological community. Actual removal of habitat is irreversible. As per the LWRP, "development shall not be undertaken" under such circumstances. The mild "suggestion," in 3 Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application the Trustees' field assessment form,that the area north of the project's building site be left undisturbed cannot mitigate for total loss of a portion of this State-rare habitat. The entire site lies within the habitat; the building of a dwelling on the lot destroys it. Freshwater wetlands Viewed merely as a freshwater wetland application—which, because this wetland is part of a rare ecological community and in a SCFWH, clearly is not how this proposal should be assessed—the proposal for a dwelling on this lot poses adverse environmental impacts. The freshwater wetland provides habitat and food for native wildlife and native and rare plant species. It provides flood protection and serves in this area to anchor what otherwise would be shifting sands in the maritime dunes. Its aesthetic benefits are many, whether traversing through or passing near the wetland. The full benefits may be studied in the documents listed at the beginning of this letter. These benefits to people and wildlife must be protected. Setback. First, the applicant's flagged wetland boundary in the vicinity of the proposed dwelling mysteriously migrates across an elevational contour it otherwise follows. Please note that nearest the northeast corner of the proposed dwelling the wetland boundary, as shown on the project map, dips downward below the 4'-contour, whereas it closely follows that contour for the remainder of the illustrated boundary. This defies logic--especially in sandy, well-drained soils, and should have been noticed by reviewers at the outset. My own examination of the flagged boundary on site revealed the "project-friendly" placement of flagging was not a carefully executed wetland delineation. I have flagged hundreds of freshwater wetland boundaries on a professional basis for many years. Buffer. Moreover,the approximate 5-foot advantage from misplacement of boundary flags does little to mitigate the environmental damage that will ensue from this project, anyway. Construction activities, alone, will destroy the natural "buffer zone" between the wetland and the proposed house. Heavy equipment needs room to move around. Ancient trees and shrubs will be removed, and soils will be severely disturbed. The entire lot is a maritime dune community. The sandy soils support a limited number of native plant species that take extremely long times to reach maturity. Those that are found on the project site today may be considered ancient, as they have been continuously stressed, contorted, and dwarfed by the harsh dune environmental conditions. Their contributions, not only to the world's beauty but also are as "buffer" to the cranberry bog, wet meadow, and other Swale vegetation, are incalculable and cannot be replaced by new plantings of native species. In this dune community, young plants might take decades to mature; plantings of larger specimens, nursery grown, will succumb to wind, salt spray, and droughty conditions. Sea level rise. I believe the Trustees have a clear understanding of the existence of and threat posed by sea level rise, already easy to see as underway in Southold. In this €V 8 20 l 4 Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application location, we will find sea level rise elevate the groundwater over time. The result will be an expansion of the freshwater wetland community in the interdunal swale. That means the wholly inadequate setback of the proposed dwelling from the wetland will be even smaller over time. It would be a serious error to ignore the threat of sea level rise in the review of this application, not only with regard to the freshwater wetland but also with regard to the installation of any system meant to accept and treat waste water. Drainage. Even without sea level rise, periodic changes in groundwater elevation may have adverse effects related to the proposed--and possibly even to an IA--septic system. "Well-drained" is an understatement at this site. Effluent will flow through sand easily toward and into a rare ecological community and freshwater wetland, which, itself, is an expression of saturated soil and groundwater at the surface. Effluent through elevated groundwater will have no filtration whatsoever. Sea level rise, again, should be considered. Adjoining County Land. Please consider the impacts to nearby and adjoining County and other preserved land as you review this project. I think you will find good reason to reverse the trend of approving buildings in this rare ecological community and instead will want to commit to work with all agencies to preserve what is left. Thank you for the opportunity to provide my concerns regarding the proposed Maria A. Pile freshwater wetlands application. If the Trustees issue a Positive Declaration of Significance under SEQRA, requiring preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement, I will be happy to participate in scoping for the document and provide more detail on the above stated topics and concerns. Please do the right thing. Preserve this parcel and work hard with other departments and committees in the Town to preserve all remaining lots lying in the rare maritime freshwater interdunal swale between Goldsmith Inlet and Kenney's Beach. We are tremendously lucky to have such a beautiful ecological community in our town. Sincerely yours, Louise Harrison Conservation Biologist NO __ L®uISE HARRISON CONSERVATION & NATURAL AREAS PLANNING P.O. Box 224 PECONIC, NY 11958-0214 632-428-1315 November 18, 2020 Town of Southold Town Trustees c/o Elizabeth Cantrell and Diane DiSalvo Town Hall Annex 54375 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Re: Maria A. Pile Freshwater wetland application;SCTM#: 1000-59-1-21.2 Dear President Goldsmith and Trustees: The project proposed in the above-named freshwater wetland application poses severe adverse environmental impacts and should be either denied or subject to a draft environmental impact statement under SEQRA. I was dismayed to find the field inspection form in the Town file,filled out by a Trustee after a site visit earlier this month, does not reflect any of the concerns I will communicate below. Rather, it merely "suggests" the applicant consider refraining from using turf grass, non-disturbance of the north side of the proposed dwelling, and,with regard to septic disposal, it implies(since it was an incomplete sentence)that the applicant might be asked to install an Innovative Alternative(IA)Septic System ("IA, too"). At a minimum,the Board should properly fill out the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) Parts 2 and 3 to assess the short-, long-term,and cumulative environmental impacts of this project on a rare ecological community—the maritime freshwater interdunal swale—that should be fully preserved, not diminished by chipping away at it, lot by lot. I strongly believe that by doing a proper environmental review you will conclude that the project is not compatible with your mission, with goals in the Town of Southold Comprehensive Management Plan, with the coastal policies in Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program,with Article 24 of the New York State Freshwater Wetlands Act, or Southold's own wetlands laws. I strongly urge you to carefully examine(a)the August 12, 2004, report by Dr. Eric Lamont(who holds a Ph.D. in Botany and is president of the Long Island Botanical Society), "Preliminary Assessment of the 'Great Pond Wetlands & Dunes,'Southold Township,Suffolk County, New York"; (b)the habitat description, impairment test,and map of the "Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat" (SCFWH);and (c)the New York Natural Heritage Program's guide, "Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales," all of which have been submitted to your file by other commenters on 2 Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application this project.The SCFWH,as you must be aware, also is fully presented in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program documents. The best remedy for both the Town of Southold and the applicant would be for the applicant to propose sale of the lot to the Town's Land Preservation Committee and for the Trustees to strongly support its acquisition. Even better would be for the Trustees to coordinate with the Land Preservation Committee in support of acquiring for preservation and restoration (where required)of all the remaining lots located in the maritime freshwater interdunal swale that stretches from Goldsmith Inlet to the Kenney's Beach area. Short Form EAF The Short Form EAF prepared by the applicant contains at least five(5)errors(items 5,6, 11, 13b, and 15),demonstrating either a lack of research or of a dismissive approach.The proposal for a standard on- site septic system clearly shows a lack of awareness of current requirements Careful preparation of Part 2,the impact assessment, should find moderate to large impacts in at least items 1, 2, and 9,which, under SEQRA,would lead the Board to require, at the very least, an EAF Part 3 to be prepared.Yet a full understanding of the values associated with the rare ecological community supporting the freshwater wetlands at this site—and all along the maritime freshwater interdunal swale complex between Goldsmith Inlet and Kenney's Beach area—should correctly move you to require a Draft Environmental Impact Statement to address ANY development affecting this highly valuable ecological asset to the Town of Southold and New York State. LWRP Consistency Assessment Form and Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat The LWRP Consistency Assessment Form prepared by the applicant also demonstrates either a lack of adequate research or a dismissive approach.The responses to questions of consistency with Policies 1 and 3 show a lack of concern regarding the actual meaning of the policies and the response to Policy 6 is dead wrong. In fact,the applicant shows no awareness at all of the Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat(SCFWH)in which the applicant's lot is located,or the ramifications of impairments to this highly valuable resource posed by development. Decisions by the Trustees, as you are aware, must be consistent with and advance the coastal policies in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.A careful impact assessment and habitat impairment test of projects affecting SCFWHs must be undertaken in the manner described in the LWRP as well as under New York State law. "The specific habitat impairment test is as follows. In order to protect and preserve a significant habitat,land and water uses or development shall not be undertaken if such actions would: • destroy the habitat;or, • significantly impair the viability of a habitat." The Maria A. Pile project is situated within, not adjoining,the SCFWH. To build a house on the lot would require actual removal of the habitat—destruction of the maritime dune ecological community. This ecological community is an integral part of the maritime freshwater interdunal swale ecological community. Actual removal of habitat is irreversible. As per the LWRP, "development shall not be undertaken" under such circumstances. The mild "suggestion," in 3 Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application the Trustees' field assessment form,that the area north of the project's building site be left undisturbed cannot mitigate for total loss of a portion of this State-rare habitat. The entire site lies within the habitat;the building of a dwelling on the lot destroys it. Freshwater wetlands Viewed merely as a freshwater wetland application—which, because this wetland is part of a rare ecological community and in a SCFWH, clearly is not how this proposal should be assessed—the proposal for a dwelling on this lot poses adverse environmental impacts. The freshwater wetland provides habitat and food for native wildlife and native and rare plant species. It provides flood protection and serves in this area to anchor what otherwise would be shifting sands in the maritime dunes. Its aesthetic benefits are many, whether traversing through or passing near the wetland.The full benefits may be studied in the documents listed at the beginning of this letter. These benefits to people and wildlife must be protected. Setback. First,the applicant's flagged wetland boundary in the vicinity of the proposed dwelling mysteriously migrates across an elevational contour it otherwise follows. Please note that nearest the northeast corner of the proposed dwelling the wetland boundary, as shown on the project map, dips downward below the 4'-contour, whereas it closely follows that contour for the remainder of the illustrated boundary. This defies logic--especially in sandy, well-drained soils, and should have been noticed by reviewers at the outset. My own examination of the flagged boundary on site revealed the "project-friendly" placement of flagging was not a carefully executed wetland delineation. I have flagged hundreds of freshwater wetland boundaries on a professional basis for many years. Buffer. Moreover,the approximate 5-foot advantage from misplacement of boundary flags does little to mitigate the environmental damage that will ensue from this project, anyway. Construction activities, alone, will destroy the natural "buffer zone" between the wetland and the proposed house. Heavy equipment needs room to move around. Ancient trees and shrubs will be removed, and soils will be severely disturbed. The entire lot is a maritime dune community. The sandy soils support a limited number of native plant species that take extremely long times to reach maturity.Those that are found on the project site today may be considered ancient, as they have been continuously stressed, contorted, and dwarfed by the harsh dune environmental conditions. Their contributions, not only to the world's beauty but also are as "buffer" to the cranberry bog,wet meadow, and other swale vegetation, are incalculable and cannot be replaced by new plantings of native species. In this dune community, young plants might take decades to mature; plantings of larger specimens, nursery grown, will succumb to wind, salt spray, and droughty conditions. Sea level rise. I believe the Trustees have a clear understanding of the existence of and threat posed by sea level rise, already easy to see as underway in Southold. In this 4 Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application location, we will find sea level rise elevate the groundwater over time.The result"will be an expansion of the freshwater wetland community in the interdunal swale.That means the wholly inadequate setback of the proposed dwelling from the wetland will be even smaller over time. It would be a serious error to ignore the threat of sea level rise in the review of this application, not only with regard to the freshwater wetland but also with regard to the installation of any system meant to accept and treat waste water. Drainage. Even without sea level rise, periodic changes in groundwater elevation may have adverse effects related to the proposed--and possibly even to an IA--septic system. "Well-drained" is an understatement at this site. Effluent will flow through sand easily toward and into a rare ecological community and freshwater wetland,which, itself, is an expression of saturated soil and groundwater at the surface. Effluent through elevated groundwater will have no filtration whatsoever. Sea level rise, again, should be considered. Adjoining County Land. Please consider the impacts to nearby and adjoining County and other preserved land as you review this project. 1 think you will find good reason to reverse the trend of approving buildings in this rare ecological community and instead will want to commit to work with all agencies to preserve what is left. Thank you for the opportunity to provide my concerns regarding the proposed Maria A. Pile freshwater wetlands application. If the Trustees issue a Positive Declaration of Significance under SEQRA, requiring preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement, I will be happy to participate in scoping for the document and provide more detail on the above stated topics and concerns. Please do the right thing. Preserve this parcel and work hard with other departments and committees in the Town to preserve all remaining lots lying in the rare maritime freshwater interdunal swale between Goldsmith Inlet and Kenney's Beach. We are tremendously lucky to have such a beautiful ecological community in our town. Sine. ely yours, .guise Harrison Conservation Biologist Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Barbara Gallimare <bargal326@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:06 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: 420 Lake Drive It would be a terrible mistake to grant a building permit to the address 420 Lake Drive.....as the wetlands and natural environment would be severely impacted by this construction.As a resident since 1961 on land abutting the beauty of these endangered wetlands....I highly recommend that building on this property be denied.Thank you for this important consideration. Sincerely, Barbara Gallimore, 1025 Leeton Drive, Southold, N.Y. 11971 Sent from my iPhone ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. � : 2020. Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Louise Harrison <consnap.li@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 11:36 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane; diane.disalvo@southoldtownny.gov Subject: Pile Application - Maria A. Pile freshwater wetland application 1000-59-1-21.2 Attachments: Harrison Letter to Trustees-Maria A Pile Application.docx Please accept these comments on the above-named application and place in the file for the Trustees to review at their hearing today. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Louise Harrison This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. �I 10, i LOUISE HARRISON CONSERVATION & NATURAL AREAS PLANNING P.O. Box 214 PECONIC, NY 11958-0214 631-428-1315 November 18, 2020 Town of Southold Town Trustees c/o Elizabeth Cantrell and Diane DiSalvo Town Hall Annex N011 8 20'2f) 54375 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 7 Re: Maria A. Pile Freshwater wetland application; SCTM#: 1000-59-1-21.2 Dear President Goldsmith and Trustees: The project proposed in the above-named freshwater wetland application poses severe adverse environmental impacts and should be either denied or subject to a draft environmental impact statement under SEQRA. I was dismayed to find the field inspection form in the Town file,filled out by a Trustee after a site visit earlier this month, does not reflect any of the concerns I will communicate below. Rather, it merely "suggests" the applicant consider refraining from using turf grass, non-disturbance of the north side of the proposed dwelling, and, with regard to septic disposal, it implies (since it was an incomplete sentence)that the applicant might be asked to install an Innovative Alternative (IA) Septic System ("IA, too"). At a minimum, the Board should properly fill out the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) Parts 2 and 3 to assess the short-, long-term, and cumulative environmental impacts of this project on a rare ecological community—the maritime freshwater interdunal swale—that should be fully preserved, not diminished by chipping away at it, lot by lot. I strongly believe that by doing a proper environmental review you will conclude that the project is not compatible with your mission, with goals in the Town of Southold Comprehensive Management Plan, with the coastal policies in Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, with Article 24 of the New York State Freshwater Wetlands Act, or Southold's own wetlands laws. I strongly urge you to carefully examine (a)the August 12, 2004, report by Dr. Eric Lamont(who holds a Ph.D. in Botany and is president of the Long Island Botanical Society), "Preliminary Assessment of the 'Great Pond Wetlands & Dunes,' Southold Township,Suffolk County, New York"; (b) the habitat description, impairment test, and map of the "Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat" (SCFWH); and (c)the New York Natural Heritage Program's guide, "Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales," all of which have been submitted to your file by other commenters on 2 Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application this project.The SCFWH, as you must be aware, also is fully presented in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program documents. The best remedy for both the Town of Southold and the applicant would be for the applicant to propose sale of the lot to the Town's Land Preservation Committee and for the Trustees to strongly support its acquisition. Even better would be for the Trustees to coordinate with the Land Preservation Committee in support of acquiring for preservation and restoration (where required)of all the remaining lots located in the maritime freshwater interdunal swale that stretches from Goldsmith Inlet to the Kenney's Beach area. Short Form EAF The Short Form EAF prepared by the applicant contains at least five (5) errors (items 5, 6, 11, 13b, and 15), demonstrating either a lack of research or of a dismissive approach.The proposal for a standard on- site septic system clearly shows a lack of awareness of current requirements Careful preparation of Part 2, the impact assessment, should find moderate to large impacts in at least items 1, 2, and 9, which, under SEQRA, would lead the Board to require, at the very least, an EAF Part 3 to be prepared.Yet a full understanding of the values associated with the rare ecological community supporting the freshwater wetlands at this site—and all along the maritime freshwater interdunal swale complex between Goldsmith Inlet and Kenney's Beach area—should correctly move you to require a Draft Environmental Impact Statement to address ANY development affecting this highly valuable ecological asset to the Town of Southold and New York State. LWRP Consistency Assessment Form and Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat The LWRP Consistency Assessment Form prepared by the applicant also demonstrates either a lack of adequate research or a dismissive approach.The responses to questions of consistency with Policies 1 and 3 show a lack of concern regarding the actual meaning of the policies and the response to Policy 6 is dead wrong. In fact,the applicant shows no awareness at all of the Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat (SCFWH) in which the applicant's lot is located, or the ramifications of impairments to this highly valuable resource posed by development. Decisions by the Trustees, as you are aware, must be consistent with and advance the coastal policies in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.A careful impact assessment and habitat impairment test of projects affecting SCFWHs must be undertaken in the manner described in the LWRP as well as under New York State law. "The specific habitat impairment test is as follows. In order to protect and preserve a significant habitat, land and water uses or development shall not be undertaken if such actions would: • destroy the habitat;or, • significantly impair the viability of a habitat." The Maria A. Pile project is situated within, not adjoining, the SCFWH. To build a house on the lot would require actual removal of the habitat—destruction of the maritime dune ecological community. This ecological community is an integral part of the maritime freshwater interdunal swale ecological community. Actual removal of habitat is irreversible. As per the LWRP, 3 Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application "development shall not be undertaken" under such circumstances. The mild "suggestion," in the Trustees' field assessment form, that the area north of the project's building site be left undisturbed cannot mitigate for total loss of a portion of this State-rare habitat. The entire site lies within the habitat; the building of a dwelling on the lot destroys it. Freshwater wetlands Viewed merely as a freshwater wetland application—which, because this wetland is part of a rare ecological community and in a SCFWH, clearly is not how this proposal should be assessed—the proposal for a dwelling on this lot poses adverse environmental impacts. The freshwater wetland provides habitat and food for native wildlife and native and rare plant species. It provides flood protection and serves in this area to anchor what otherwise would be shifting sands in the maritime dunes. Its aesthetic benefits are many, whether traversing through or passing near the wetland. The full benefits may be studied in the documents listed at the beginning of this letter. These benefits to people and wildlife must be protected. Setback. First, the applicant's flagged wetland boundary in the vicinity of the proposed dwelling mysteriously migrates across an elevational contour it otherwise follows. Please note that nearest the northeast corner of the proposed dwelling the wetland boundary, as shown on the project map, dips downward below the 4'-contour, whereas it closely follows that contour for the remainder of the illustrated boundary. This defies logic--especially in sandy, well-drained soils, and should have been noticed by reviewers at the outset. My own examination of the flagged boundary on site revealed the "project-friendly" placement of flagging was not a carefully executed wetland delineation. I have flagged hundreds of freshwater wetland boundaries on a professional basis for many years. Buffer. Moreover, the approximate 5-foot advantage from misplacement of boundary flags does little to mitigate the environmental damage that will ensue from this project, anyway. Construction activities, alone, will destroy the natural "buffer zone" between the wetland and the proposed house. Heavy equipment needs room to move around. Ancient trees and shrubs will be removed, and soils will be severely disturbed The entire lot is a maritime dune community. The sandy soils support a limited number of native plant species that take extremely long times to reach maturity. Those that are found on the project site today may be considered ancient, as they have been continuously stressed, contorted, and dwarfed by the harsh dune environmental conditions. Their contributions are not only to the world's beauty but also are as "buffer" to the cranberry bog, wet meadow, and other Swale vegetation are incalculable and cannot be replaced by new plantings of native species. In this dune community, young plants might take decades to mature; plantings of larger specimens, nursery grown, will succumb to wind, salt spray, and droughty conditions. S 4 Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application Sea level rise. I believe the Trustees have a clear understanding of the existence of and threat posed by sea level rise, already easy to see as underway in Southold. In this location, we will find sea level rise elevate the groundwater over time. The result will be an expansion of the freshwater wetland community in the interdunal swale. That means the wholly inadequate setback of the proposed dwelling from the wetland will be even smaller over time. It would be a serious error to ignore the threat of sea level rise in the review of this application, not only with regard to the freshwater wetland but also with regard to the installation of any system meant to accept and treat waste water. Drainage. Even without sea level rise, periodic changes in groundwater elevation may have adverse effects related to the proposed--and possibly even to an IA--septic system. "Well-drained" is an understatement at this site. Effluent will flow through sand easily toward and into a rare ecological community and freshwater wetland, which, itself, is an expression of saturated soil and groundwater at the surface. Effluent through elevated groundwater will have no filtration whatsoever. Sea level rise, again, should be considered. Adjoining County Land. Please consider the impacts to nearby and adjoining County and other preserved land as you review this project. I think you will find good reason to reverse the trend of approving buildings in this rare ecological community and instead will want to commit to work with all agencies to preserve what is left. Thank you for the opportunity to provide my concerns regarding the proposed Maria A. Pile freshwater wetlands application. If the Trustees issue a Positive Declaration of Significance under SEQRA, requiring preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement, I will be happy to participate in scoping for the document and provide more detail on the above stated topics and concerns. Please do the right thing. Preserve this parcel and work hard with other departments and committees in the Town to preserve all remaining lots lying in the rare maritime freshwater interdunal swale between Goldsmith Inlet and Kenney's Beach. We are tremendously lucky to have such a beautiful ecological community in our town. Sincerely yours, Louise Harrison Conservation Biologist I'10V f �, 2020 5 Letter to Town Trustees from Louise Harrison re: Pile Application Ecosystem Context. Very sincerely yours, Louise Harrison Conservation Biologist att.. l5 I ',..... f Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Fran Brooks <franbrooks605@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 8:37 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; diane.disalvo@southold.ny.us Subject: [SPAM] - AGAINST Building permit 420 Lake Drive. For Trustee Meeting TONIGHT Dear Southold Trustees, My husband and I want to register our dismay at the request for a building permit for a home at 420 Lake Drive in Southold. We have been taking a morning walk in this area for over 30 years. All we see is more and more development of large homes. A beach area of small cozy beach bungalows is pretty much gone now. More to the point, this area is actually a globally rare inter-dune swale and we should make every effort to preserve it. Trees will be cut down, ground water will be depleted, more wetlands gone, never to return. The deleterious effects of this construction will continue for the area long after construction. Perhaps the home will be surrounded by a water hogging lawn,the unique natural flora which is so beautiful, gone. Thank you for voting against this proposal. Frances Brooks Seymour Brooks 290 Miami Avenue e t 58 l Peconic,New York 1195 , Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Jenn Hartnagel <jhartnagel@eastendenvironment.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 8:57 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: Pile Wetland Application Public Comments for the Record Attachments: Pile-wetland (1).pdf Good Morning Elizabeth, Can you please include the following letter on behalf of the Group for the East End to the Pile wetland application file? Can you please let me know you received? I believe it's on for public hearing this evening. Thanks so much. Jenn Hartnagel ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. e NUI 1 i G P FOR THE EAST END Protecting the nature of the place you love November 17, 2020 N f:i', 1 8 202 President Glenn Goldsmith & Members of the Town of Southold Trustees P.O. Box 1179 i Southold, NY 11971 � RE: Wetlands Application of Maria Pile Dear President Goldsmith & Members of the Town of Southold Trustees: On behalf of Group for the East End, please accept the following recommendation and additional comments regarding the wetlands application of Maria H. Pile, located at 420 Lake Drive, Southold, New York (SCTM# 59-1-21.2). In brief, _ t;_belie y .�h "own o oiuth rq. tees sho�al .., pPrwve this a - , tion. Given the project site's proximity to wetlands and its location within New York State Natural Heritage Program's recognized "rare habitats," any level of site development is highly likely to negatively and permanently impact these resources. The benefits of mitigation appear minimal. For these reasons we believe that the most sustainable outcome for this property would be preservation for conservation purposes. We offer the following additional comments in support of our position. D,estru tion o Bo ica co m .- ® tid Si . � ��1 abitat The subject site is located within a designated New York State Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat called the "Goldsmith Inlet and Beach." According to the New York State Natural Heritage Program, the entire area is classified as a "rare ecological occurrence" and contains "maritime dune" community and the "maritime freshwater internal swales", which is listed as globally rare. The area contains a high variety of native plants, including cranberry bogs and notable rare plant species. In its designation, New York State finds that: "Any activity that would substantially degrade water quality and/or terrestrial natural resources at Goldsmith Inlet and Beach would adversely affect the biological productivity of this area" (page 3 Coastal Fish &Wildlife Habitat Assessment Form). Because of the small lot size, the construction of even a modest house, coupled with its required clearing, access, septic system, and long-term human activity throughout the property will undoubtedly impact this rare ecosystem and cause further and irreparable habitat fragmentation. InsLi .. :R 'nt W @_1)C Set The proposed structure is located a rnere 25 feet from the wetland boundary while 100 feet is required per Town code Chapter 2.75-3 Setbacks, Additionally, the entire property is located in FEMA AImm flood zone, Scientific evidence points to the inevitability of sea-level rise and the occurrence of increasingly drastic storm events which jeopardize near shore areas structures and infrastructure. Unequivocal support for wetlands preservation is also clearly supported by the Town of Southold's recently adopted Southold Town Comprehensive Plan - a document that after ten years ofreview, and unanimous approval bvthe Town Board, should stand nsaguide for all future land Use decisions. With regard howetlands protection, the Comprehensive Plan makes clear that: '.adjacent lands that provide buffers to wetlands must be maintained and enhanced. These buffers are necessary toensure long-term viability ofthe Town's vvet|onda^ (page18). Nitrogen pollution ernanafing from septic systerns remains a serious and ongoing threat to ground and surface water qUality. The effects of nitrogen poHution on Long Island and in the Town Of Southold have been well documented. Locating a standard septic systern 100 feet from wetlands and in a near-shore area will increase the likelihood of operational failure (due to elevated groundwater and flooding) and further contribute to nitrogen loading of ground and surface waters, as well as the wetland and aquatic environments these water resources support. In the event that the Trustees continue to entertain this app|icotion, we offer the following development and design guidance, though said guidance should not be viewed as support for further consideration of this proposal. ffljq� _p� ,)the wetland UQUOda as Natural, non-clisturbance buffers effectively filter bacterial poHutants, reduce nitrogen, control sediment, act aaerosion control and can provide essential habitat for native plant and animal species. If the proposed application moves forward, westrongly recorn mend that Uh_eTrL!�5Jt@ga_rp_q_uire 0iWTS),_This recommendation is bolstered by the Town of Southold's recenfly adopted Southold Town Comprehensive Plan, Bullet 5 - "Require the use of I/A OWTS or future technologies to achieve the highest level ofeffluent treatment in new construction projects" (page 15). Moreover, on October 6, 2020, Suffolk County passed a law and modified the Suffolk County Sanitary Code torequire theinoorpuratiomofthe alternative systemsfor all new construction throughout the COunty, The County's regulations take effect inJuly 2O21, but should be required for any new nearshomadevelopment immediately. Turf and Revegmtatimn Without exception, the site should not include any areas of managed turf, and appropriate covenants should berequired toassure compliance. Nearly all turf grass invites the use of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides along with increased water consumption that can have implications for the fragile natural habitats that are native to this particular property. Only native plant species, specific to the SUbject area's native cover-types and biological communities should bnutilized inthe case of re-vegetation. The introduction ofnon-notive, and potentially invasive species greatly increases the probability of spreading invasive plants to nearby natural habitats and magnifying the negative environmental impacts associated with the subject application. Covenants should also be required to prohibit the use of pesticides, fertilizers and other hazardous chemicals. l / i _ ^ Conclusion As stated in the Town's recently adopted Southold Town Comprehensive Plan, "Southold Town's ecological areas are among its most valuable assets." The Comprehensive Plan took the Town and community a decade to carefully plan and craft a critical vision and recommendations for its future. As such, all reviewing Boards, including the Trustees should heavily consider the guidance and recommendations set forth within the Plan. The subject property is located in one of Southold's ecological gems and the proposed development site is highly constrained under virtually any development scenario. As proposed, the development of the parcel would fly in direct opposition to the goals set forth within the Comprehensive Plan as well as many other land-use designations, planning guides and environmental laws. As a result, we urge you to deny the proposed development. Thank you for taking the time to review our comments. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at your convenience. I can be reached at ftgdn Ciet Ddenviror rna".or Sincerely, �mKife.-+t Jenn Hartnagel Senior Environmental Advocate i; l OV 8 ?020 i Group for the East End I PO Box 1792 1 Southold, NY 11971 GroupfortheEastEnd.org 1 631.765.6450 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Joan Griffin <joan.griffin@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:20 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: 420 Lake Drive I am writing in the hopes of saving and protecting a unique and globally important ecosystem located in the Kenneys Beach neighborhood. Presently, prospective owners of the property at 420 Lake Drive are seeking permits to build a house perilously close to wetlands.To accomplish this, unique, irreplaceable and rapidly disappearing vegetation will be destroyed, and a massive series of septic tanks will be installed that will leech out into those wetlands. As residents of Southold, we are guardians with a mission to help preserve the unique and important beauty that surrounds us. This rare Inter-dunal swale is critical notjust to our neighborhood or our town, but to the global community,where habitats such as this are disappearing all too quickly. This is the perfect opportunity for Southold to work toward preserving this fragile environment so it can be enjoyed for generations. I ask that these permits be denied and that an alternative solution be found to keep this pristine eco-system protected and intact. Joan Griffin 3075 Kenneys Road Southold, NY Sent from my Whone ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. NOV 1 7 2020 at 1795 Leeton Drive-summer 3340 Oaklawn Ave- winter Southold, NY 11971 November 15, 2020 _ _n\:�7- E rte, IIy Board of Trustees j �- Town of Southold NOV 1 7 2020 Town Hall Annex 54375 Route 25 Southold, New York 11971 RE: Denial Request for SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 aka 420 Lake Drive Southold Honorable Trustees: Please allow me to enter comments for your consideration into the public hearing record regarding the property at 420 Lake Drive Southold. I have summered on 1795 Leeton Drive for the last 54 years and have watched as the interdunal swale is encroached by houses and yards/gardens filled with non-native plants and subjected to pesticides used for tick and mosquito control. The proposed development of a house on property where the NYS wetland boundary is barely 100 feet from the road is unconscionable as there is no suitable area on the property to put the house within Town setback limits. The property is unsuitable for development into a residential property and should be left in its natural state. The Estuarine Interdunal Swale: The Kenney's Beach interdunal swale is a unique pristine environment and serves an important function as a place of capture for flood waters and as a home for wildlife. Encroachment upon this environment stresses the plant, insect, and invertebrate/ vertebrate animal populations that rely upon it and alter the swale's ability to support the species that live and migrate annually through the area. Financial constraints prevent our community from adequately monitoring the effects of humans dwelling nearby. But we do know that the ecological communities in the interdunal swale are not limitless in their ability to adapt in the face of groundwater contamination from septic systems, pesticide use, fertilizer use, and alteration of the soil structure within the swale and adjacent to it's margins. Nature is built from millions of specialized interactions between the soil, plants, and animals that live on any given plot of ground. 1 Setbacks have been designated by New York State to provide a buffer between human interactions and the ecological communities that live in the protected wetland. Therefore, it is imperative for the Town to maintain the 100 foot setback for development adjacent to NYS wetlands for all properties located adjacent to wetlands in our Town and in particular with relation to the estuarine interdunal swale located within the boundaries of 420 Lake Drive, Southold. If the Town Trustees simply uphold all of the setbacks in its' current building code as well as the NYS wetland setback it would be obvious that this piece of property is not suitable for development. Please see the attached site map (Attachment 1) upon which I have colored the wetland boundary and the 100 foot setback boundary from the wetland. The source of the basemap used for this figure is the site plan provided by the applicant Maria H. Pile. Flood Water Capture and Intermittent Surface Water In the Swale: Flooding of the interdunal swale occurs on a regular basis and provides essential moisture for the plants and animals that live there as well as flood control for the neighborhood. Standing water is present in the swale intermittently throughout the year and in some wet years water is present throughout the entire year. In 2010 the entire underside of our home on the west side of the interdunal swale was inundated with flood waters which subsided over the course of two months. Snow melt had filled Great Pond to such an extent that water from the pond was draining across Lake Drive into the interdunal swale. Many homes on Leeton Drive and West Drive were damaged by this significant flood event as the standing water extended from Leeton Drive to Lake Drive and West Drive to beyond the camp fence. At least 5 other years in my memory the swale has flooded to the back of my clothesline structure only 23 feet from my house. Due to sea level elevation changes already being experienced within the Town of Southold, more frequent and more extensive flooding can be expected. The only upland portion of the property at 420 Lake Drive is located in the southwest corner of the property adjacent to Lake Drive where the applicant proposes to stow her septic tanks. With the current Town setback for houses at 50 feet from the roadway, this renders the property not suitable for development as the entire portion of the property beyond the limits of the 100' NYS Wetland setback is within either the Town's frontage boundary of 50 feet or the side yard boundary (which is fully within the 100 foot setback for the NYS wetland). The property at 420 Lake Drive is unsuitable for development. 4 NOV 1 7 2020 L-- - 2 � E C E � E NOV 1 7 2020 Extensive Disturbance of On-site Soils Proposed by A lips can :__ Site development will irrevocably alter the ecological communities of the NYS wetland due to disturbance of the on-site soil. According to Maria Pile's Wetland/Trustee Lands Application Data (page 19 of the application package) it has been estimated that 1200 cubic yards of fill material (100- twelve yard dump truck sized loads) will be needed for construction of the project. The material used for alteration of the property will result in changes to the grade of the site, the permeability of the surface soil and destruction of the ecological community which lives in the wetland buffer area where the applicant is proposing to build a house. The "typical silt screen" proposed in the application package will not prevent fill material from seeping into the wetland when the area becomes inundated with seasonal water and the changes to the rest of the property (which falls entirely within the NYS wetland setback buffer zone) will irrevocably alter the plant and animal communities that dwell there. Site Development will result in Groundwater and Surface Water Contamination of the NYS Wetland: Due to the proximity of the proposed house entirely within the NYS Wetland setback buffer and within only 25 feet of the wetland boundary, traditional site development activities will result in groundwater and surface water contamination within the boundary of the NYS wetland. The onsite soils have been described by the applicant as "pale medium sand & gravel" which has a very high rate of permeability of approximately 1 foot/day. The test hole dug in the south east corner of the property adjacent to the road (and approximately 50 feet from the upland corner of the proposed house) reports a depth to water of 5.5 feet. The depth to water at the north east corner of the proposed house is likely much closer than 5.5 feet to the ground surface on average and certainly in wet years. Fertilizer use and pesticide use will infiltrate through the sand and rapidly move towards the NYS wetland resulting in rapid dispersion of any chemicals directly into the NYS wetland. One goal of requiring a buffer of 100 feet for development adjacent to a NYS wetland is to prevent the rapid infiltration of chemicals from human development into the wetland. The property at 420 Lake Drive is unsuitable for development because the Town cannot control the use of chemicals and pesticides by the landowner once the development has been approved. The only way to minimize damage to the ecological communities living within the NYS wetland is to maintain the 100 foot buffer. In conclusion, the property located at 420 Lake Drive is unsuitable for development. The flooding risks for a house; the risk to the ecological communities of the NYS wetland and the buffer zone; the inability of the property to meet all the necessary 3 setbacks as required by the Town all contribute to limiting the development potential of this property. The existing use of the property as an upland margin to the interdunal swale is the best use as it provides a buffer to the swale from human activities along the roadway and habitat for the plants and animals that live there currently. I respectfully request that you deny the application for a wetland permit v Thank you for your consideration of my comments. Yours truly, Caroline Yates w/attachment : handrawn map titled Limits of Wetland and Setbacks on Site NOV 1 7 2020 4 Betsy NOV 1 1 2020 Begin forwarded message: From:Betsy Graseck<betsygraseck@icloud.com> Date:November 15, 2020 at 12:06:18 AM EST To:elizabethc@southoldtownny.gov, diane.disalvo@town.southoldnyus, elizabath.cantrell@townsoutholdmy us Subject:Denial Request for SCTM#1000-59-1-21.2 aka 420 Lake Drive Southold Dear Town Trustees, I request that the Town Trustees deny the request to build a.single family residence at 420 Lake Drive, Southold NY which is also known as SCTM# 1000-59-1-212. I have 3 reasons for mmaki.ng this request. First, the proposed new construction is only 25' from a wetland.In fact, as I will explain later, the proposal is actually only 17' fromthe wetland.It is inconceivable that the town would approve this new construction so close to a wetland.Laying down the foundation for this house will require significant grading of the land.It is impossible to do that grading work and not harm the wetland. Second, the proposed new construction would destroy part of a unique habitat, the interdunal swale.There are only 20 remaining interdunal swales in NY state, all in Suffolk County.This is as per the Preliminary Environmental Assessment of the Great Pond Wetlands and Dunes, August 2004, by Eric Lamont PhD, attached to this email.Development that fragments this interdunal swale puts this entire ecosystem at risk This new construction proposal will increase fragmentation of this Swale.The proposal requires the vast majority of the land in front of the wetland to be clear cut.Specifically, it requires more than 15 mature black oaks to be destroyed for a.large septic unit. Third, there are several inconsistencies and inaccuracies in the proposal. (A)Page 6 of the proposal shows the driveway and garage on the right of the structure.But page 4 shows the front elevation with the garage on the left of the structure. Which is correct? If the driveway is on the left then there is insufficient room for the septic.The septic would have to be moved to a much lower elevation of 7-8' and would also move closer to the wetland. (B)Page 6 indicates the wood stoop exit at the back of the house is on the left.But page 4 shows the wood stoop exit at the backof the house onthe right.This would meanthat the distance between the wetland and the wood stoop is only 17'. (C)Page 33 states that"the proposed dwelling is inkeeping withthe coiMunity character". This is not accurate.This is a spec house that will remove old growth trees to squeeze a suburban house in a beach community.In addition, this new construction will disturb the land which always invites invasive species, harming not only the community character but also the open space of the interdunal swale. (D)Page 34 states that"the proposed dwelling location will not impact any visual quality as the property is void of visual quality and/or scenic resources". This is not accurate.The current site is a beautiful interdunal Swale.In order to construct the proposed structure, the vegetation in front of and at the sides of the house needs to be destroyed.This will very certainly ruin the visual quality of the property. (E).Page 34 and page 35.A question is asked"Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands." The proposal answers "Not Applicable".This is not accurate.This proposal does not protector restore the wetlands.This proposal will irreparably harm the wetland. That's because constructing a single family home 17-25' from a wetland will disturb the land, alter the drainage, invite invasive species, and increase the nitrogen load from the septic system I 0preciate your consideration for my point of view. 'Betsy raseck 1910 Leeton Drive Southold NY 11971 Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swates/ Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales + System ' Palustrine R Contents Subsystem Open Mineral Soil Wetlands 1. Summary State Protection 2. Conservation and Not Listed® Management 3. Range (/media/i1615.jpg) Not listed or protected by 4. Identification Comments Maritime freshwater Interdunal swale New York State. 5. Classification at Napeague State Park 6. Additional Resources Stephen M.Young 7. About This Guide Federal Protection Not Listed State Conservation Status Rank S2 Imperiled in New York- Very vulnerable to disappearing from New York due to rarity or other z 0 factors; typically 6 to 20 populations or Locations in —' New York, very few N individuals, very restricted o range,few remaining acres o (or miles of stream), and/or steep declines. 1 of 16 11/13/2020, 8:55 PM Maritime Freshwater Interdunai Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swates/ Global Conservation Status Rank G3G4 8 Vulnerable globally, or Apparently Secure-At moderate risk of extinction, with relatively few populations or locations in the world, few individuals, and/or restricted range; or uncommon but not rare globally; may be rare in some parts of its range; possibly some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors. More information is needed to assign either G3 or G4. Summary Did you know? r- The large cranberry (Vaccinium marcrocarpon)found in ; o maritime freshwater interdunal swales is more - commonly associated with bogs in New York. It is the V `` same cranberry that is commerically produced for fruit and juice and is used in medical research. The plant is o considered a shrub but creeps along the ground, i seeming more like a small vine, and has small r Z of 16 11/13/2020, 8:55 PM Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swates/ evergreen leaves. Commercial cranberry beds and maritime interdunal swales are both flooded seasonally, though swales are flooded more irregularly and unpredictably. State Ranking Justification There are approximately 20 extant occurrences statewide. The several documented occurrences are small and geographically restricted, but they have good viability and are protected on public or private conservation land. The community is restricted to the Coastal Lowlands ecozone in Suffolk County. The community's trend is declining due to threats related to invasive species, such as common reed (Phragmites australis); groundwater contamination; off-road vehicle abuse; and management practices that alter natural hydrologic processes, such as breach contingency plans. The surrounding landscape is vulnerable to exotic flora invasion and urban development. Short-term Trends Community viability/ecological integrity and area of occupancy is suspected to be slowly declining, primarily due to community conversion (from maritime freshwater interdunal swales to common reed marsh) after invasive species encroachment. Other factors in the decline include anthropogenic alterations (both zo physical and hydrological)to dune and swale dynamics (e.g.,ATV use, beach replenishment, dune stabilization) and coastal development(e.g., - o - groundwater contamination, filling, road construction, c _ and community destruction). u 4 Long-term Trends 3 of 16 11/13/2020, 8:55 PM Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swaies Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https:/Iguides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ The number, extent, and viability of maritime freshwater interdunal swales in New York are suspected to have declined substantially over the long-term. These declines are likely correlated with coastal development and associated changes in hydrology, water quality, and natural processes. Conservation and Management Threats The main threats to maritime freshwater interdunal swales include common reed (Phragmites australis) invasion, ORV abuse, groundwater contamination, and development activities. Deregulation of isolated wetlands, which include maritime freshwater interdunal swales, is another recent threat. In 2001, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Section 404 of the Clean Water Act did not grant the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers(US ACoE)the authority to regulate the filling of isolated wetlands. This decision led U.S. Enironmental Protection Agency and US ACoE officials to issue guidance in January 2003 that made it more difficult for regulators to protect isolated wetlands (Comer et al. 2000. � � z Conservation Strategies and Management Practices = - Monitor the abundance of common reed (Phragmites v i e australis) in this community and, as needed, control its encroachment. Maintain dynamic beach and dune - processes, including allowing dunes to be breached _ 4 of 16 11/13/2020, 8:55 PM vlaritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides,nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swates/ and overwashed by storm events. Minimize breach closure, groundwater pollution, and road fill. Where practical, establish and maintain a natural wetland buffer to reduce stormwater, pollution, and nutrient run- off, while simultaneously capturing sediments before they reach the wetland. Buffer width should take into account the erodibility of the surrounding soils, slope steepness, and current land use. Wetlands protected under the Freshwater Wetlands Act (Article 24 of the Environmental Conservation Law) are known as New York State "regulated"wetlands. The regulated area includes the wetlands themselves as well as a protective buffer or"adjacent area" extending 100 feet landward of the wetland boundary (NYS DEC 1995). If possible, minimize the number and size of impervious surfaces in the surrounding landscape. Avoid habitat alteration within the wetland and surrounding landscape. For example, roads and trails should be routed around wetlands, and ideally not pass through the buffer area. If the wetland must be crossed, then bridges and boardwalks are preferred overfilling. Restore past impacts, such as removing obsolete impoundments and ditches in order to restore the natural hydrology. Prevent the spread of invasive exotic species into the wetland through appropriate direct management and by minimizing potential dispersal corridors, such as roads. z 0 Development and Mitigation `- c Considerations v This community is best protected as part of a large o I beach, dune, salt marsh complex. Development should avoid fragmentation of such systems to allow dynamic I -- ecological processes (overwash, erosion, and >of 16 11/13/2020, 8:55 PM Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ migration) to continue. Connectivity to brackish and freshwater tidal communities, upland beaches and dunes, and to shallow offshore communities should be maintained. Connectivity between these habitats is important not only for nutrient flow and seed dispersal, but also for animals that move between them seasonally. Care should be taken to avoid groundwater contamination and to minimize hydrologic alterations during road construction. Development of site conservation plans that identify wetland threats and their sources and provide management and protection recommendations would ensure their long-term viability. Inventory Needs Survey and compile existing data on the l=ire Island occurrences. Searches for additional occurrences and data on characteristic animals are also needed. Research Needs Establish predictive models of dune dynamics and groundwater hydrology to determine where additional patches of this community may arise spontaneously. Rare Species • Bartonia paniculata ssp. paniculata (Green Screwstem) (guide(Iscrew-stem/)) • Carex nigra (Black Sedge) (guide(/black-sedge/)) • Charadrius melodus (Piping Plover) (guide(/piping-plover/)) • Eupatorium pubescens (Hairy Thoroughwort) (guide(/serrate-round-leaf-boneset/)) • Helianthus angustifolius (Swamp Sunflower) i of 16 11/13/2020, 8:55 PM Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ (guide(/swamp-sunflower/)) m Oxybasis rubra var. rubra (Red Pigweed) (guide(lred-pigweed/)) . Platanthera cristata (Orange Crested Orchid) (guide(/orange-crested-orchid/)) Pseudoiycopodiel/a caroliniana (Carolina Clubmoss) (guide(/carolina-clubmoss/)) Pycnanthemum verticillatum var. verticillatum (Whorled Mountain Mint) (guide(/whorled- mountain-mint/)) • Sabatia campanulata (Slender Marsh Pink) (guide(lslender marsh-pink/)) o Schizaea pusllla (Curlygrass 'Fern) (gu ide(/curlygrass-fern/)) • Splranthes vema//s (Grass-Leaved Ladies' Tresses) (guide(lspring-ladies-tresses/)) Suaeda linearis (Narrow-leaf Sea Blite) (guide(/narrow-leaf-sea-blite/)) Range New York State Distribution Maritime freshwater interdunal swales are restricted to the Coastal Lowlands ecozone in Suffolk County. They are primarily found on the southern coasts of Long Island and Fire Island; there are smaller examples in the Peconic Bay and along the North Fork of Long Island. New York is in the central part of the range from New England south to at least New Jersey. Global Distribution This community is confined to major dune systems of the northeastern coast(over an estimated 350 square 7 of 16 11/13/2020, 8:55 PM vlaritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swales/ km). Most occurrences are found in Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey, with occasional occurrences in Rhode Island and Delaware. There is one degraded occurrence in New Hampshire. There are no known occurrences in Connecticut (NatureServe 2009). Best Places to See Y Napeague Dunes (Suffolk County) Identification Comments General Description A mosaic of wetlands that occur in low areas between dunes along the Atlantic coast; the low areas or swales are formed either by blowouts in the dunes that lower the soil surface to groundwater level, or by the seaward extension of dune fields. Soils are either sand or peaty sand; water levels fluctuate seasonally and annually, reflecting changes in groundwater levels. The dominant species are sedges and herbs; low shrubs are usually present, but they are never dominant. These wetlands may be quite small (less than 0.25 acre or 0.1 ha); r' species diversity is usually low. The composition may be quite variable between different interdunal swales. Characters Most Useful for Identification Characteristic species with relatively high percent cover include large cranberry(Vaccinium macrocarpon), twig- rush (Cladium mariscoides), marsh fern (Thelypteris palustris), three-square (Schoenoplectus americanus), 3 of 16 11/13/2020, 8:55 PM Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swa[es/ royal fern (Osmunda regalis), and Sphagnum spp. Characteristic plants with low percent cover include Canada rush (Juncus canadensis), and marsh St. John's-wort (Triadenum virginicum), woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus), highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum), mermaid-weed (Proserpinaca pectinata), and grass-leaved goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia). Other less frequently occurring plants with variable cover include poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), black chokeberry (Photinia melanocarpa), three-way sedge (Dulichium arundinaceum), swamp rose (Rosa palustris), bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica), sweet gale (M. gale), rose-mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos), bladderwort(Utricularia subulata), switch grass (Panicum virgatum), beakrushes (Rhynchospora alba, R. capitellata), hardhack (Spiraea tomentosa), cube-seeded iris (Iris prismatica), St. John's-wort (Rypericum sp.), swamp loosestrife (Lysimachia terrestris), cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamomea), sundews (Drosera intermedia, D. rotundifolia D. filiformis),flat sedges (Cyperus spp.), stiff yellow flax (Linum striatum), and slender yellow-eyed grass (Xyris torta). The invasion of common reed (Phragmites australis) is a serious threat to this community. Elevation Range 7711 Known examples of this community have been found at _ elevations between 5 feet and 15 feet. + _, O Best Time to See !1 n The grasses, sedges, and rushes that characterize the flora of this community bloom in mid-to late summer. -� Some of the showy associated species (the carnivorous sundews and bladderworts, cranberries of 16 11/13/2020, 8:55 PM Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https://guides.nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swates/ and yellow-eyed grass) come into flower earlier, but a late-season visitor may be rewarded with a crop of ripe cranberries. Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Images _ r (/media/i1615.jpg) Classification International Vegetation Classification Associations Z This New York natural community encompasses all or part of the concept of the following International r Vegetation Classification (IVC) natural community �- associations. These are often described at finer o � N resolution than New York's natural communities. The o IVC is developed and maintained by NatureServe. • Smooth Sawgrass/Cranberry-Northern 10 of 16 11/1312020, 8:55 PM Maritime Freshwater Interdunall Swales Guide-New Yank Natural Heritage Program https://guides,:nynhp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdanal-swales/ Bayberry Wet(Dwarf-shrubland (CIEGL006141 G�' (hGtp://explorer.natureserve.org/servlet /iNatureServe?searchCommunityU id=1ELEMEiNT_GLOBAL.2.686617)) INatureServe Ecological Systems This INew York natural community falls into the following ecological system(s). (Ecological systems are often described at a coarser resolution than INew York's natural communities and tend to represent clusters of associations found in similar environments. The ecological systems project is developed and maintained by INatureServe. • !Northern Atlantic Coastal(Plain(Dune and Swale (CIEB203.264G*'(http;//explorer.natureserve.org /servlet /iNa,tureServe?searchSystem!Uid IELE�MIEINT_GLOBAL.2 723222)) Clhairacteiristic Species S'hruibs 2 - 5m Vaccinium corymbosum (highbush blueberry) Shrubs < 2m Myrica pensylvanica I z ,Spiraea tomentosa (steeplebush) C o� Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) w= Vines a Toxicodendron radicans ` fHerbs Cladium mariscoides(twig-rush) 11 of 16 11/13/2020, 8:55 PM Vagi imae Freshwater Tnterdunal Swalles,Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program lhaps:;."guides.ny^nlip.oi•g/maritinic-fre:.hwater-i nterduna l-swa les/ Drosera rotundifolia(round-leaved sundew) Euthamia graminifolia(common flat topped- goldenrod) ,Juncus canadensis (Canada rush) asrnunda regalis Phragmites australfs(oldworld reed grass, .old world phragmites) Rhynchospora capitellata(brownish beak sedge) Schoenoplectus americanus(chair-maker,s bulrush) Scirpus cyperinus.(common wookgrass) Thelypteris palustris Triadenurn virginicum INonvasicullair Iplants ,Sphagnum�cuspidatum Simlillar Ecological Communities • Brackish interduna'I Swales,(,gu d,,e,,(/bracktsh- i nterd a nal swal es.V)),O Brackish interd,unai swalles are dominated by halophytic wetland species and are more likely, to be inundated by,tid:ewaters. Maritime freshwater intendunal:swales have a stronger groundwater influence, are unlikely to be flooded by.extreme tides, and are dominated by freshwater wetland ;species, including twig-rush,flat sedges, and beakrush. Vegetation sh,nAbs.2-,5w 12 of 16 11/112020,8.55 PM Waritime Freshwater I�nterdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program lhttps://gtiides.nythp.org/maritime-freshwater-interdunal-swa'lies/ Shrulbs<2m Vines 11% Herlbs Nonvascular iptants Percent cover This figure,helps visualize the structure and 'look"or "feel"-of atypical Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales. Each!bar'represents the:amount of"coverage"for:al'I the species growing at that!height.Because!layers-overlap (shrubs may grow under trees,for example),the shaded regions cern add gulp to more than 100%. Additional Resources IReferences z 0 Comer,IP. K. Goodin, G.IHammerson, S. IMenard, M. (Pyne, M!Reid, 'M.IRobles,:M.IRusso, L. Sneddon, K. Sno, A. Tomaino, and M. Tuffy.2005. Biodiversity Values of Geographically Isolated o Wetlands: An Analysis of 20 U.S.States. INature'Serve, Arlington, VA. 13 of 16 11/13/2,020, 8:55 PM v4aritime Fmhwater Interdunal Swa'les Guide-New York Na.tru•al Heritage iProgram https://gLlidees.nynhp_org/mariitime-fresliwater-interdunal-swales/ Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, IF.C. Golet, and IE.T. La(Roe. 1979. Classification of wetlands and deepwater habitats of the United States. 'U.S. (Fish and Wildlife Service. Washington, D.C. 131 pp. Edinger, G. J., ID. J. 'Evans, S. Gebauer, TG. !Howard, ID. M. !Hunt, and A. M. Olivero (editors). 2014. Ecological Communities of INew York State. 'Second (Edition. A revised and expanded edition of Carol!Reschke's(Ecological Communities of INew York State. INew York(Natural (Heritage!Program, INew York State(Department of(Environmental Conservation, Albany, iNY. hftp://www.dec.ny.gov/d ocs/wildlife_pdf/ecocomm20l4.pdf(hftp://www.dec. ny:gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/ec000mm2014.pdf) (Edinger, Gregory J.,ID.J. !Evans, Shane Gebauer, Timothy G. (Howard, (David M. iHunt, and Adele M. Olivero (editors). 2002.(Ecological Communities of New York State. Second (Edition. A revised and expanded edition of Carol IReschke's(Ecological ,Communities of New York State. (!Draft for review). !New York(Natural IHeritage(Program, INew York State(Department of(Environmental Conservation. Albany, INY. 136 pp. Johnson, Anne IF. 1985. A guide to the plant communities of the INapeague dunes Long Island, - INew York. Mad(Printers, Mattituck, INew York. 58 PP. !NatureServe. 2009.INatureServe(Explorer: An online o encyclopedia of life [web application]. Version 7.1. INatureServe, Arlington, Virginia. Available http://w ww.natureserve.org/explorer(http:/`/www.naturesery e.org/explorer). ((Data last updated July 17, 2009) 'New York(Natural!Heritage!Program. 2020. New York , -- 14 of 16 11/13/2020, 8:55 PM Maritime Freshwa-ter tnterdLinal 5wales Guide-New yorik Natural 1Heritage progam baps:;lgu.lde'S_ny.nhp.,4rg/maritime-ITeshK&ter-interdLm.al-s3 eles/ (Natural Heritage(Program(Databases. Albany, NY New York State(Department of Environmental Conservation. 11995.Freshwater Wetlands: (Delineation Manual. July 1995. New York State (Department of Environ ment'alConservation. Division of(Fish, Wildlife, and(Marine(Resources. Bureau of Habitat. Albany, NY. Reschke,,Carol. 1990. Ecologicalcommunities of New York,'State. New York Natural Heritage(Program, New York State(Department of Environmental Conservation. Latham,NY. 96 pp. plus xi. Links * Atlantic Double Dunes (NYS D,,O,,S)(http,s,./Iww,,w.d,os.ny.gov/opd/progr-ams Jconsistency/Habitats/Longlsland /Atlantic lDoub'leJD'unes.pdf) IMapeag�ue State(Park (W, S DEC),,.(http://www.,d,e,c.ny..,g,ov/do,cs/reg'ions,—Pdf Jnap.eague.pdt) z 0 G v N O N O 113-of 16 11113/2020.8:55 PM Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide-New York Natural Heritage Program https.-1/guides.nynlip.of-g/maritime-freshwater-interciLinal-swaled Abo t This Guide This gulde was authored by: Aissa Feldmann Information for this guide was'la t updated on:April 18, 201;9 Please dt:e ithis page as: New York Natural Heritage(Program. 2020. Online Conservation Guide for Maritime freshwater interdunal swales. Avaiiable from: haps://guides.nynhp.ong (ma(time freshwater interduna4-swalesl.,Accessed November 13,.2020. ®2004-2020 NewYorlk Natural Hedtage Program Qhttp:tlwww.nynh,p.,org. ),:a pro .,of the State,Urdversity cuff New. Yb*CdOege of Environmental)Science:anid Forestry,Qhttps://www.esf.edu/) in partnership with the New York State DepartmentofEnvironmenit9I Comservation(hiop.11wwwdec.rW.-gcv/index.IhtrnHl) z 0 N O N O 16,of 16 11/1-3/2,,020.8:55 IPM Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Richard &Caroline Yates <rcyates91 @gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 5:26 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Cc: Richard Bird; Caroline Yates Subject: Comments on Wetland Permit Application SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 aka 420 Lake Drive Southold Attachments: Denial Request for SCTM #1000-59-1-21.2 aka 420 Lake Drive.pdf To whom it may concern: Enclosed please find a letter with a separate figure attachment containing comments for the above listed wetland permit application. I am submitting the comments and figure for the consideration of the Trustees. Thank you. Caroline Yates ATTENTION:This email came from an external source.Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 ENIRA NO DRAT 21120 E - o i Im Yt Ilk e I `s � r Nv arpv ' 011 MM N4 ` [ , a Mli _ 1 t Qin ., s i 7m, �- 04 a t _ F EL ZO NE i � � DiSalvo, Diane From: Kenneth RICHTER <seaandsnoman@optonline.net> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 12:02 PM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Pile Residence Application 420 Lake Drive Dear Trustee's We request the denial of the Pile residence permit for 420 Lake Drive, Southold. This property is within the wetlands area and the proposed building is only 25 feet from the Freshwater Wetland Boundary. The documents submitted incorrectly state that the percentage of wetland coverage of the lot is 0.595% when it should be 59.5%, a very significant difference. The excavation and fill proposed is within the Globally Rare Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swale that runs from Goldsmith's Inlet to Hortons Point and should not be disturbed. The Application does not indicate the disturbance or elimination of existing vegetation that would occur. The effect of the septic system on the wetlands is not addressed. Our wetlands must be preserved now or forever lost. Thank you for doing the right thing. Arline & Kenneth Richter 625 Lake Drive Southold NY 11971 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i DiSalvo, Diane From: Chris Graseck <cgraseck@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 11:27 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: [SPAM] -420 Lake Drive Trustees of the Town of Southold, I am writing to ask that you deny any building permit or variance for 420 Lake Drive. I ask that you read the botanical report ( Included below) which explains the ecological value of this property and the danger that construction in the vicinity of the associated cranberry bog would pose. In reading the Statement of Effect on the Wetland/Trustee Lands Application Data sheet, the buyer/builder states that the building of the proposed house will have little or now impact on the wetlands. This demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of this pristine property's ecological importance. The property slopes into the wetland so any disturbance will certainly cause undesirable runoff into the cranberry bog. Also, the additional sewage will add to the nitrogen load that the bog is exposed to. There are already 18 septic systems immediately adjacent to the cranberry bog. Further building in this habitat will invite blue green algae (toxic varieties are already present in Southold Town) and other detrimental species. The buyer/builder also demonstrates complete ignorance and lack of respect in their answer to LWRP Consistency Assessment from, Policy 3, where they state that 'the property is devoid of visual quality and/or scenic resources." This is pristine interdunal swale habitat. It is some of the only untouched land left in Southold and it is contiguous to a cranberry bog. In fact more than half of this property is designated wetland. The building of this house and the associated septic system will necessitate the destruction of many old growth trees including a number of truly ancient high bush blueberries. Please consider the ecological value of this pristine land and the effects that additional building and sewerage will have in the biological community that depends on it. The report below describes the extremely rare nature of the interdunal swale. Some highlights of the report include the following; 1. The Great Pond wetland and dune system is composed of two State-rare ecological communities, with one of them currently listed as globally rare. The region is not only rare in New York State, it is rare on Earth. 2. These two ecological communities are intricately connected together and if one community is altered or disturbed, the other community will be negatively impacted. 3. The low, gently undulating dunes north of Lake Drive are classic examples of a "maritime dune" community, listed as rare by New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP). 4. In low areas of the maritime dune community where the land surface 1 intersects the water table, small "cranberry bogs" occur as small, green islands among the white sand. These circular islands offer suitable habitat for native cranberries and carnivorous plants called sundews. 5. The extensive "maritime freshwater interdunal swales" located north of Lake Drive are listed as rare by NYNHP. 6. These freshwater wetlands support a high diversity of plant species, including at least one rare plant, slender blue flag (Iris prismatica). 7. Another noteworthy feature of this site is its connection to Great Pond and the interdunal wetland system at nearby Peconic Dunes County Park. 8. The strictest environmental laws and codes should be enforced to preserve the integrity of these delicate and sensitive ecological communities. 9. Fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts. 10. The Great Pond wetlands and dunes are significant and unique elements of Southold's rich natural heritage that should be preserved for future generations. Sincerely, Chris Graseck 1910 Leeton Drive Botanical Report Preliminary Environmental Assessment of the "Great Pond Wetlands & Dunes", Southold Township, Suffolk County, New York z PREPARED FOR: KENNY BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION SOUTHOLD TOWNSHIP SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK PREPARED BY: ERIC LAMONT, PH.D. BOTANICAL CONSULTANT 717 SOUND SHORE ROAD RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK 11901 AUGUST 2004 Summary 1. The Great Pond wetland and dune system is composed of two State-rare ecological communities, with one of them currently listed as globally rare. The region is not only rare in New York State, it is rare on Earth. 2. These two ecological communities are intricately connected together and if one community is altered or disturbed, the other community will be negatively impacted. 3. The low, gently undulating dunes north of Lake Drive are classic examples of a "maritime dune" community, listed as rare by New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP). 4. In low areas of the maritime dune community where the land surface intersects the water table, small "cranberry bogs" occur as small, green islands among the white sand. These circular islands offer suitable habitat for native cranberries and carnivorous plants called sundews. 5. The extensive "maritime freshwater interdunal swales" located north of Lake Drive are listed as rare by NYNHP. 6. These freshwater wetlands support a high diversity of plant species, including at least one rare plant, slender blue flag (Iris prismatica). 7. Another noteworthy feature of this site is its connection to Great Pond and the interdunal wetland system at nearby Peconic Dunes County Park. 3 8. The strictest environmental laws and codes should be enforced to preserve the integrity of these delicate and sensitive ecological communities. 9. Fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts. 10. The Great Pond wetlands and dunes are significant and unique elements of Southold's rich natural heritage that should be preserved for future generations. Introduction At the invitation of the Kenny Beach Civic Association (KBCA), I conducted an on-site preliminary environmental assessment (on 8 August 2004) of an approximately 10-acre parcel of land located north of Lake Drive in Southold Township. The area is locally known as the "Great Pond Wetlands & Dunes". KBCA arranged for permission from some residents for me to walk certain properties. Further access was obtained from a Suffolk County parcel and a Southold Township parcel. Final observations were made from adjacent roadsides. A high quality aerial map (on a scale of ono inch = 100 feet) of the 10-acre parcel also was provided by KBCA. The Great Pond wetland and dune system is dominated by two ecological communities: 1) maritime dunes, and 2) maritime freshwater interdunal swales. Both of these community types are listed as rare in New York by the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP), and the maritime freshwater interdunal swale community is currently listed as globally rare (although NYNHP indicates that the global rank may change in the future). Before continuing with this report, the significance of the previous paragraph must be emphasized. First, NYNHP is the New York State government agency responsible for documenting and tracking rare plants, animals, and ecological communities across New York. The Heritage staff is comprised of highly trained scientists often with advanced degrees, who are experts in studying New York's biodiversity. Second, it is extremely significant, from an environmental point of view, that a relatively small, 10-acre site be composed of two State-rare ecological communities, with one of them currently listed as globally rare. This statement cannot be overstated. We are not talking about the presence of one rare plant or animal species, we are talking about an entire ecological community being rare. Additionally, a large portion of this site is "globally" rare. That means that the region is not only rare in New York State, it is rare on Earth. These two maritime communities are closely and inseparably intertwined with each other. They are connected together by an intricate and delicate balance between macro- and microscopic organisms and abiotic (non-living) factors of the environment such as hydrology, soil characteristics, and micro-habitats created by blow-outs in the undulating system of dunes. The environmental features occurring at the Great Pond wetlands and dunes 4 comprise a unique aspect of the natural history.of Southold Township, because maritime dunes and interdunal swales usually occur on the south shore of Long Island, not on the north shore.. For example, these two maritime communities usually occur on Fire Island where dunes are protected and signs warn people to stay off. Long Island's north shore is characterized by tall bluffs directly bordering Long Island Sound. The area between Goldsmith's Inlet and Horton Point, however, is geologically unique. Instead of 100 foot bluffs towering above L.I. Sound, this area supports a unique system of low, undulating dunes and swales, interspersed with a mosaic of extensive wetlands. I cannot think of another location on the north shore of eastern Long Island that supports such a unique and rare system of ecological communities. Another noteworthy feature of this 10-acre site is its connection to Great Pond and the interdunal wetland system at nearby Peconic Dunes County Park. This connection is most evident at low-lying points along Lake Drive that frequently flood. At these points, wetland plants form corridors linking the sites together into one large system. Site Description The maritime dunes and wet interdunal swales north of Lake Drive grade into each other and the boundaries between them are not always abruptly distinguished. At low areas interspersed throughout the dunes are small "cranberry bogs" that support a diversity of sedges, rushes, and even carnivorous plants. Although these two ecological communities will now be described separately, it should be understood that they are intricately connected together and if one community is altered or disturbed, the other community will be negatively impacted. Maritime Dunes. This ecological community is listed "G4, S3" by NYNHP. The "G" rank is the "Global" rank, while the "S" rank is the "State" rank. Globally, the maritime dune community is considered to be "apparently secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery" (Edinger et al., 2002). Along the Atlantic coast, maritime dunes are probably best developed at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Maritime dunes are at their northern limit (periphery) on Long Island and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and they are quite rare along the north shore of Long Island. The "S3" Heritage rank indicates that maritime dunes are considered rare in New York with only "limited acreage". The low, undulating dunes north of Lake Drive are classic examples of the maritime dune community found at Napeague Dunes in East Hampton Township and Fire Island National Seashore. The Great Pond maritime dune system is comprised of low, gently undulating dunes interspersed with unvegetated blowouts and sandflats. Characteristic plants of the dunes include beachgrass (Ammophila breviligulata), beach heather (Hudsonia tomentosa), seaside goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens), seaside spurge (Euphorbia polygonifolia), beach plum (Prunus maritima), bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica), jointweed 5 (Polygonella articulata), sedge (Cyperus grayii), Panic grass (Panicum amarum), and hairgrass (Deschampsia flexuosa). Tucked away among the dunes are small pockets stunted pitch pines (Pinus rigida), post oaks (Quercus stellata), and black oaks (Quercus velutina), with a shrub layer dominated by black huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata) and highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). The pitch pines exhibit an unusual growth form whereby the lower branches grow out horizontally like aprons blanketing the low dunes. It is worth noting that these small wooded pockets resemble a "maritime pitch pine dune woodland", an extremely rare ecological community ranked "G2G3 S1" by NYNHP. The extensive wetland system paralleling the northern boundary of the maritime dunes will be discussed in the next section. However, it is noteworthy to mention that in low areas of the maritime dune community where the land surface intersects the water table, small "cranberry bogs" occur as small, green islands among the white sand. These circular islands offer suitable habitat for cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) and carnivorous plants called sundews (Drosera intermedia). Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales. This ecological community is listed "G3G4, S2" by NYNHP, which makes it more rare than the maritime dune community. The "G3" rank indicates that maritime freshwater interdunal swales are currently regarded as globally rare, but in the future the rank may change to "G4" in-dicating that the community is apparently secure globally though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. A Heritage rank of "S2" is the second highest rank of rarity in New York State ("S1" = extreme rarity, "S5" = not rare ("demonstrably secure") in New York). The name of this community was changed from "maritime interdunal swales" (Reschke, 1990) to distinguish the community from brackish interdunal swales. The "Great Pond Wetlands" is an extensive freshwater wetland system associated with Great Pond proper, that continues west into Peconic Dunes County Park. North of Lake Drive, these interdunal wetlands occur in low areas (swales) between dunes where the soil surface intersects groundwater level. Water levels fluctuate seasonally and annually, reflecting changes in groundwater levels. The most extensive portion of this wetland system runs west to east, parallel to Leeton Drive and directly north of the maritime dune system. Small, circular "cranberry bogs" also dot low areas among the maritime dunes directly north of Lake Drive. The extensive wetlands north of Lake Drive support a high diversity of plant species, including at least one rare plant, slender blue flag (Iris prismatica), ranked G4G5 S2 by NYNHP (Young & Weldy, 2004). Characteristic species include twig-rush (Cladium mariscoides), beakrush (Rhynchospora capitellata), marsh rush (Juncus canadensis), woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus), chairmaker's rush (Scirpus pungens), tussock sedge (Carex stricta), cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), spatulate-leaved sundew (Drosera intermedia), lance-leaved violet (Viola lanceolata), cross-leaved milkwort (Polygala cruciata), meadow beauty (Rhexia virginica), marsh mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos), marsh fern (Thelypteris palustris), royal fern 6 (Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis), marsh St. John's wort (Triadenum virginicum), and swamp candles (Lysimachia terrestris). Shrubs and trees bordering the wetlands include red maple (Acer rubrum), tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica), red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), and highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corybosum). Unfortunately, phragmites reed (Phragmites australis) has invaded the wetlands, as well as scattered individuals of purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). Conclusion The maritime dunes and freshwater interdunal swales located north of Lake Drive in the Town of Southold are rare ecological communities that should be preserved for future generations. These natural communities are significant and unique elements of Southold's rich natural heritage. The strictest environmental laws and codes should be enforced to preserve the integrity of these delicate and sensitive ecological communities. Fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts. It is imperative that Southold Township act promptly and assertively to avoid environmental degradation of the Town's rich natural history. References Cited Edinger, G.J., D.J. Evans, S. Gebauer, T.G. Howard, D.M. Hunt, and A.M. Olivero (editors). 2002. Ecological Communities of New York State. Second Edition. A revised and expanded edition of Carol Reschke's Ecological Communities of New York State. (Draft for review). New York Natural Heritage Program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Albany, NY. Reschke, C. 1990. Ecological Communities of New York State. New York Natural Heritage Program, N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation. Latham, NY. Young, S. M. and T. W. Weldy. 2004. New York Rare Plant Status List. New York Natural Heritage Program, N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation. Albany, NY. Cantrell, Elizabeth From: lynnfaught.dc@gmail.com Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 5:01 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Wetlands Permit Application of Maria H. Pile November 16, 2020 Glenn Goldsmith, President Michael Domino,Vice-President John Bredemeyer,Trustee Nicholas A. Krupski,Trustee Greg Williams,Trustee 54375 Main Rd. P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Re: Board of Trustees Application of Maria H. Pile 420 Lake Drive,Southold SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 Dear Trustees, I am writing to urge you to deny the Wetlands Permit applied for by Maria H. Pile,to build a house at 420 Lake Drive, Kenney's Beach. The proposed building is located in the middle of a precious resource—a globally rare virgin ecosystem of dunes, swales, and interdunal areas, home to a diversity of plant species. Not one more building should be allowed in the entire wetlands area, which is designated as a Significant Habitat by New York State. As the law reads, "Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats will be protected, preserved, and where practical, restored so as to maintain their viability as habitats." A biological study of the Great Pond wetland and dunes commissioned in 2004 determined that"fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts," and the area comprises"significant and unique elements of Southold's rich natural heritage that should be preserved for future generations." Building a house on this lot would erode the delicate balance of nature that still exists in the wetlands. It would be tragic if this house were allowed, and the floodgates of further development were opened. Nature, where it is especially fragile--as in that exact place--should be left alone to flourish. Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely, Lynn Faught 425 Lake Drive, Southold ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Cantrell, Elizabeth From: vmc717@verizon.net Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 7:49 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: [SPAM] - Lake Drive Home Approval Dear Madam: Please consider not approving such a dwelling on Lake Drive. The wetlands are so important and this area is the last of them. Already someone has built on them with your approval. Please don't make the same mistake from the past and approve yet another residence on wetlands. If these people claim to love the area, they will not build here. It is not an appropriate place for a home. Sincerely, Virginia McCavera i Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Lynne Normandia <Inormandia@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 8:05 AM To: DiSalvo, Diane; Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: Wetland permit application for Pile, 420 Lake Dr. Southold Dear Messrs. Goldsmith,Domino,Bredemeyer, Krupski And Williams: This is to request you do not grant a wetland permit for 420 Lake Drive for several reasons: MISSTATEMENT OF FACTS The application's"statement of effect"is a mockery: "New dwelling construction should have little or no impact on freshwater wetlands."0) They propose to encroach into the wetlands' "adjacent area",remove trees,raise elevations, implant 7 septic tanks,besides obscuring the natural habitat with a dwelling. SPRING FLOODS-CONSTRUCTION INSIDE FLOOD ZONE AND WETLANDS You visited this property in fall Nov. 10,observing a pristine native ecosystem: sand,beach grass and scrub trees. However,in the Spring,after our typical rainy season,much of the lower elevations show the true nature of our wetland: A WET LAND. The wetland trees behind this property are engulfed by water that often stretches out and lingers as a lake for weeks. Frogs croon. Not surprising as the area is in an AE zone=areas subject to inundation by one percent annual chance. Attached find the elevation map submitted with the Pile application. Highlighted are the Wetland and Flood Zone Boundaries. Over three-quarters of the property including the proposed house are within the flood zone. For the past several years, Spring flooding extended into the area between the boundaries. IMPORTANCE OF THIS AREA All year,we residents of this unique area witness a parade of strollers,runners,bikers and cruising cars that tour the circular road from Kenney's,through Lake and Leeton Drives. They come from the Bay side,from Greenport,Mattituck and beyond. Why? Because of a communal appreciation of our peaceful landscape,rendered remarkable by its beaches and unblemished INNER CORE: our protected wetland. In turn,Wetlands protect us"cleansing water by filtering out natural and many manmade pollutants." [DEC website] "Wetlands slow water velocity...and buffer shorelines." The area around Kenney's Beach is one of Southold's last remaining beach communities,tenaciously holding onto our character stemming from the Sound,the Great Pond and the internal Swale. It is not only we residents and visitors who appreciate what Southold has. In 1975 NY State passed the Freshwater Wetlands Act to protect and preserve these wetlands which provide Flood and Water Control,Groundwater and Erosion Protection. To quote from NYS's DEC website,"Wetlands provide...valuable open space...where they may be the only green space available..". Chipping away at our wetlands,house by new house destroys that open space. Dear Sirs,please continue to help us preserve our natural resources by denying this permit of destruction! Sincerely, Lynne Normandia 2100 Leeton Dr. Southold 631-765-2232 ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 Not Secure — 24.38.28.228 �; [T] + []� le tome Trac... 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I PIPE 1477 0 91iy"•..� i E EL 8.0 r DWELLINGS W/PUBLIC WATER , 1 S0' �� U-) Cantrell, Elizabeth 10111 From: Beth Anello <robnbethanello@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 9:14 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Cc: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: [SPAM] - Proposed wetland permit application Dear Southold Town Trustees, I'm writing about the proposed wetland building permit located at 420 Lake Dr in Southold.This parcel is in my neighborhood and I am very familiar with its rare history and importance.You have already been submitted a copy of a letter from a Botanical Consultant, Eric Lamont hired by the Kenny's Beach Civic Association in August 2004. 1 highly recommend you look at the consult and recommendations given by Mr Lamont. It's imperative that this parcel which is part of the Great Pond Wetland and Dune System does not become negatively impacted due to this project. As stated in his report, "the Great Pond wetland and dune system is composed of two State-rare ecological communities,with one of them currently listed as globally rare.This region is not only rare in New York, it is rare on Earth." He also states "the strictest environmental laws and codes should be enforced to preserve the integrity of these delicate and sensitive ecological communities." Also, "fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts."This report from Eric Lamont should send up many red flags on how to proceed with this proposed wetland application. Please take Eric Lamont's strong recommendation from his report when he clearly states that"It is imperative that Southold Township act promptly and assertively to avoid environmental degradation of the Town's rich natural history." I feel like I must quote him to explain the severity of the situation. I have been coming to Southold since 1992 and a full time resident since 1998. 1 have seen many changes.Some good, some not so good. I try to mind my own business with these changes but when it comes to a direct impact on our environment I must speak up. I don't know the owners of this parcel nor do I want to become a problem to them but it doesn't sound to me or their acting agent,that they fully understand the rare piece of property they own and the impact of this project to not only their immediate neighbors but the entirety of the wetlands and dune system. I strongly oppose this permit.Thank you for your time and consideration on this sensitive matter. Sincerely, Beth Anello 1980 Leeton Drive Southold, NY 11971 Sent from my Wad Sent from my Wad 1 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Dan Shay <danpshay@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 3:29 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; diane.disalvo@southoldtownny.gov; richardb26@yahoo.com Subject: [SPAM] - 420 Lake Drive Southold NY We would like to add our voices to those who are requesting a denial of permit for the proposed 4 bedroom house at 420 Lake Drive. Trees, wetlands, dunes, critical and shrinking habitat and ground water regeneration will all be compromised. We urge Southold to not turn a blind eye to the destruction of irreplaceable natural land and water. In the very near future, we will pay the price for inaction with contaminated groundwater, loss of vital plant, animal and insect populations, and the destruction of the wetlands. What we destroy now will kill our future. With sincere urgency, Daniel and Roseanne Shay i DiSalvo, Diane From: lynnfaught.dc@gmail.com Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 5:01 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Wetlands Permit Application of Maria H. Pile November 16, 2020 Glenn Goldsmith, President Michael Domino,Vice-President John Bredemeyer,Trustee Nicholas A. Krupski,Trustee Greg Williams,Trustee 54375 Main Rd. P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Re Board of Trustees Application of Maria H. Pile 420 Lake Drive, Southold SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 Dear Trustees, I am writing to urge you to deny the Wetlands Permit applied for by Maria H. Pile,to build a house at 420 Lake Drive, Kenney's Beach. The proposed building is located in the middle of a precious resource—a globally rare virgin ecosystem of dunes, swales, and interdunal areas, home to a diversity of plant species. Not one more building should be allowed in the entire wetlands area, which is designated as a Significant Habitat by New York State. As the law reads, "Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats will be protected, preserved, and where practical, restored so as to maintain their viability as habitats." A biological study of the Great Pond wetland and dunes commissioned in 2004 determined that"fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts," and the area comprises "significant and unique elements of Southold's rich natural heritage that should be preserved for future generations." Building a house on this lot would erode the delicate balance of nature that still exists in the wetlands. It would be tragic if this house were allowed, and the floodgates of further development were opened. Nature, where it is especially fragile --as in that exact place--should be left alone to flourish. Thank you very much for your consideration.. Sincerely, Lynn Faught 425 Lake Drive, Southold ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Rick <richardb26@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 12:15 PM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: Re: Trustees Pile Attachments: Coastal habitat Goldsmiths.pdf Thanks you in a effort to not duplicate can you please add this document to my letter. Coastal habitat PDF below. thanks On Monday, November 16, 2020, 11:29:50 AM EST, Cantrell, Elizabeth <elizabethc@town.southold.ny.us>wrote: Mr. Bird, Your email was received and will be added to the file for the record.. Elizabeth CantrellN OV 2020 Senior Office Assistant i, Town of Southold Board of Trustees Office: 631-765-1892 Email: elizabethc@southoldtownny.gov From: Richard Bird <Richardb26@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 11:24 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth <elizabethc@town.southold.ny.us> Cc: DiSalvo, Diane <diane.disalvo@town.southold.ny.us> Subject: Trustees Pile Please see attached letter regarding Pile application. Thank you. Richard Bird ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. Sent from my Pad N0 "i2 J � F 0 J �r I f .. z COASTAL FISH &WILDLIFE HABITAT ASSESSMENT I"ORM Name of Area: Goldsmith Inlet and Beach ��'� v ' County: Suffolk ti Town(s): Southold 7'/2' Quadrangle(s): Southold,NY - Designated: October 15, 2005 s Assessment Criteria Score Ecosystem Rarity(ER)--the uniqueness of the plant and animal community in the area and the physical, structural,and chemical features supporting this community. ER assessment:Maritime dune and maritime freshwater interdunal swale communities,rare in New York State. 64 Species Vulnerability(SV)--the degree of vulnerability throughout its range in New York State of a species residing in the ecosystem or utilizing the ecosystem for its survival. (E=Endangered, T=Threatened, SC=Special concern) SV assessment: Piping plover(E, T-fed), least tern(T), and osprey(SC) nesting. Additive Division: 36+25/2+ 16/4=52.5 52.5 Human Use(HU)--the conduct of significant,demonstrable commercial,recreational,or educational wildlife-related human uses,either consumptive or non-consumptive,in the area or directly dependent upon the area. HU assessment:No significant human use of fish and wildlife resources of the area. 0 Population Level (PL)--the concentration of a species in the area during its normal, recurring period of occurrence,regardless of the length of that period of occurrence. PL assessment: No unusual concentrations of any fish and wildlife species in the area. 0 Replaceability (R)--ability to replace the area, either on or off site, with an equivalent replacement for the same fish and wildlife and uses of those same fish and wildlife,for the same users of those fish and wildlife. R assessment: Irreplaceable. 1.2 Habitat Index= [ER+SV+HU+PL] = 116.5 Significance=HI x R= 139.8 Page I of 6 NEW YORK STATE SIGNIFICANT COASTAL FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT NARRATIVE Goldsmith Inlet and Beach i LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF HABITAT: Goldsmith Inlet and Beach is located on the north shore of Long Island,between Mattituck Inlet to the west and Horton Neck to the east, in the Town of Southold, Suffolk County(7.5' Quadrangle: Southold,NY). This approximately 150-acre area is bounded by Long Island Sound on the north, Horton Lane on the east,Sound View Avenue on the south,and Mill Lane on the west. The fish and wildlife habitat includes a narrow area of maritime beach that extends approximately 2.25 miles along the Sound from approximately 800 feet west of Goldsmith Inlet northeast to and including Horton Lane Beach; Goldsmith Inlet and Pond and its contiguous tidal wetlands, which lie at the western end of the habitat; and a mosaic of maritime dunes,maritime freshwater interdunal swales, wetlands,and wooded uplands extending from Goldsmith Inlet County Park northeast to Great Pond. The habitat is bordered by residential development as well as undeveloped vegetated dunes. The Goldsmith Inlet and Beach area contains a variety of ecological community types, including tidal pond,maritime beach,maritime dunes,and maritime freshwater interdunal swales. These latter two communities extend from approximately 1.5 miles west of Great Pond southwest to Goldsmith Pond, and are considered rare ecological occurrences statewide by the New York Natural Heritage Program. Approximately 70 acres of maritime dune habitat extends from Great Pond to Goldsmith Inlet,with approximately 22 acres of maritime freshwater interdunal swales located adjacent to the dunes. Small wetlands containing poor fen species such as cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon), sundew (Drosera intermedia), twig-rush (Cladium mariscoides), and marsh St. John's-wort (Triadenum virginicum)are also located within the habitat. Slender blue flag(Iris prismatica),a rare plant species with less than 20 remaining sites or individuals in New York State, has been documented within the wetlands of this habitat. FISH AND WILDLIFE VALUES: The Goldsmith Inlet and Beach habitat consists of several associated significant natural ecological communities. This highly diverse area provides important nesting and feeding habitat for a variety of migratory birds. Least tern(T)and piping plover(E,T-Fed)nest along the habitat's beaches. An estimated annual average of 4 breeding pairs ofpiping plover(E,T-Fed)were observed at Goldsmith Inlet and beach from 1996 to 2002,with a peak of 7 pairs in 1998. Least tern(T)have nested at this site since 1997,with an estimated annual average of 8 nesting pairs from 1997 to 2002,with a peak of 22 pairs in 2000. One pair of common tern (T) was documented nesting on the beach in 2000, but none have been observed since. This species had not been noted since 1992, when 27 nesting pairs were documented. Approximately 40 adult roseate terns (E) were observed loafing near the inlet in 2001. Osprey(SC) historically nested at Goldsmith's Pond. More recently, osprey (SC) have nested at Peconic Dunes County Park, with an average of 1 nesting pair from 1998 to 2003. Recreational uses of Goldsmith Inlet and Beach are concentrated in the area around Goldsmith Inlet and Goldsmith Pond,where blue crab and American eel are harvested recreationally. The Town of Southold maintains a public beach at Goldsmith Inlet,and Goldsmith Inlet County Park includes 34 acres of park land which is home to a diversity of wildlife. Peconic DLoncs County Park;on the west shore of Great Pond, south of Kenny Road Beach,provides access across iJio'beach to l:.,otig Island Sound for surf fishing. �d — IMPACT ASSESSMENT: Any activity that would substantially degrade water quality and/or terrestrial n tura/ resources at Goldsmith Inlet and Beach would adversely affect the biological pro&Ctivity of this area. All, --' species of fish and wildlife would be affected by water pollution, such as chemical contamination (including food chain effects resulting from bioaccumulation), oil spills, excessive turbidity, and waste disposal. Efforts should be made to improve water quality in the bay, including reduction or elimination of discharges from vessels and upland sources. Vegetated upland buffer zones should be protected or established to reduce non-point source pollution and sedimentation from upland sources. Alteration of tidal patterns in Goldsmith Inlet Pond,by modification of inlet configurations or other means,would have major impacts on the fish and wildlife communities present. No new navigation channels should be excavated within the area. Dredging to maintain existing boat channels should be scheduled between September 15 and December 15 to minimize potential impacts on aquatic organisms,and to allow for the upland placement of dredged material when wildlife populations are least sensitive to disturbance. This is especially critical during the nesting and fledging period for colonial nesting birds from March 15 through August 15. Dredged material placement in this area would be detrimental, but such activities may be designed to maintain or improve the habitat for certain species of wildlife. Existing and proposed dredging operations in this area should incorporate the use of best management practices to avoid and reduce adverse effects. Construction of shoreline structures, such as docks, piers, bulkheads, or revetments, in areas not previously disturbed by development(e.g.,natural salt marsh,tidal flats,or shallows),would result in the loss of productive areas which support the fish and wildlife resources of the Goldsmith Inlet and Beach habitat. Alternative strategies for the protection of shoreline property should be examined, including innovative, vegetation-based approaches. Control of invasive nuisance plant species, through a variety of means, may improve fish and wildlife species use of the area and enhance overall natural resource values. Unrestricted use of motorized vessels including personal watercraft in shallow waters could have adverse effects on aquatic vegetation and fish and wildlife populations. Use of motorized vessels should be controlled (e.g., no wake zones, speed zones, zones of exclusion) in and adjacent to shallow waters and vegetated wetlands. Thermal discharges, depending on time of year, may have variable effects on use of the area by marine species and fish. Installation and operation of water intakes could have a significant impact on juvenile (and, in some cases, adult) fish concentrations, through impingement or entrainment. Page 3 of 6 Nesting shorebirds inhabiting Goldsmith Inlet and Beach are highly vulnerable to disturbance by humans, especially during the nesting and fledgling period (March 15 through August 15). Significant pedestrian traffic or recreational vehicle use of the beach could easily eliminate the use of this site as a breeding area and should be minimized during this period. Recreational activities (e.g.,boat and personal watercraft landing, off-road vehicle use,picnicking) in the vicinity of bird nesting areas should be minimized during this period. Predation of chicks and destruction of eggs or nests by unleashed pets (e.g., dogs, cats) and natural predators may also occur, and predator control should be implemented where feasible. Fencing and/or continued annual posting of shorebird nesting areas should be provided to help protect the nesting bird species. Control of vegetative succession,through beneficial use of dredged material or other means may improve the availability of nesting habitat in this area. HABITAT IMPAIRMENT TEST: A habitat impairment test must be applied to any activity that is subject to consistency review under federal and State laws, or under applicable local laws contained in an approved local waterfront revitalization program. If the proposed action is subject to consistency review,then the habitat protection policy applies, whether the proposed action is to occur within or outside the designated area. The specific habitat impairment test is as follows. In order to protect and preserve a significant habitat, land and water uses or development shall not be undertaken if such actions would: — 1 • destroy the habitat; or, • significantly impair the viability of a habitat. I Habitat destruction is defined as the loss of fish or wildlife use through direct physical alteration, disturbance, or pollution of a designated area or through the indirect effects of these actions on a designated area. Habitat destruction may be indicated by changes in vegetation, substrate, or hydrology, or increases in runoff, erosion, sedimentation, or pollutants. Significant impairment is defined as reduction in vital resources(e.g.,food,shelter,living space)or change in environmental conditions(e.g.,temperature,substrate,salinity)beyond the tolerance range of an organism. Indicators of significantly impaired habitat focus on ecological alterations and may include but are not limited to reduced carrying capacity,changes in community structure(food chain relationships, species diversity), reduced productivity and/or increased incidence of disease and mortality. The tolerance range of an organism is not defined as the physiological range of conditions beyond which a species will not survive at all, but as the ecological range of conditions that supports the species population or has the potential to support a restored population,where practical. Either the Page 4 of 6 loss of individuals through an increase in emigration or an increase in death rate indicates that the tolerance range of an organism has been exceeded. An abrupt increase in death rate may occur as an environmental factor falls beyond a tolerance limit (a range has both upper and lower limits). Many environmental factors, however, do not have a sharply defined tolerance limit, but produce increasing emigration or death rates with increasing departure from conditions that are optimal for the species. The range of parameters which should be considered in applying the habitat impairment test include but are not limited to the following: 1. physical parameters such as living space, circulation, flushing rates, tidal amplitude, turbidity, water temperature, depth (including loss of littoral zone), morphology, substrate type, vegetation, structure, erosion and sedimentation rates; 2. biological parameters such as community structure, food chain relationships, species diversity, predator/prey relationships, population size, mortality rates, reproductive rates, meristic features, behavioral patterns and migratory patterns; and, 3. chemical parameters such as dissolved oxygen, carbon dioxide, acidity, dissolved solids, nutrients, organics, salinity, and pollutants (heavy metals,toxics and hazardous materials). Although not comprehensive, examples of generic activities and impacts which could destroy or significantly impair the habitat are listed in the impact assessment section to assist in applying the habitat impairment test to a proposed activity. i Pigg 5 of 6 KNOWLEDGEABLE CONTACTS: Habitat Unit Bureau of Marine Resources NYS Department of State NYSDEC Division of Coastal Resources 205 N. Belle Meade Road, Suite 1 41 State Street East Setauket,NY 11733 Albany,NY 12231 Phone: (631) 444-0430 Phone: (518) 474-6000 New York Natural Heritage Program NYSDEC—Region 1 625 Broadway, 5`h Floor State University of New York, Building 40 Albany,NY 12233-4757 Stony Brook,NY 11790-2356 Phone: (518) 402-8935 Phone: (631) 444-0354 Office of Ecology Town of Southold Trustees Suffolk County Dept. of Health Services Town Hall Bureau of Environmental Management 53095 Main Road County Center Southold,NY 11971 Riverhead,NY 11901 Phone: (631) 765-1892 Phone: (631) 852-2077 Town of Southold Planning Board Town Hall 53095 Main Road Southold,NY 11971 Phone: (631) 765-1938 Page 6 of 6 73 RS.. TAY !J 4 Horton Pt - Lightho P V , tem s7OP' max, Ab 13 21 P y i ... — � as _® � ��� ,k,• �y � � i 7T i " f4 k� GOLDSMITH INLET AND BEACH 4""` a is 10 Goldsm'iIt '11 e I1 r ti .HiNIce d W { 1` M, 50 " # I d 1M F A. •+ �r�n u x " is Significant Coastal .Fish and Wildlife Habitats �.... . Nov York State Goldsmith Inlet and Beach Department of State 2000 10002000 feetI ............ Division of L amAR tl>Rmurces ..............------- ----........................... .------------ Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Chris Graseck <c raseck@icloud.com> 1 Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 11:27 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: [SPAM] - 420 Lake Drive NOV 1 6 2020 Trustees of the Town of Southold, m _ I am writing to ask that you deny any building permit or variance for 420 Lake Drive. I ask that you read the botanical report ( Included below) which explains the ecological value of this property and the danger that construction in the vicinity of the associated cranberry bog would pose. In reading the Statement of Effect on the Wetland/Trustee Lands Application Data sheet, the buyer/builder states that the building of the proposed house will have little or now impact on the wetlands. This demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of this pristine property's ecological importance. The property slopes into the wetland so any disturbance will certainly cause undesirable runoff into the cranberry bog. Also, the additional sewage will add to the nitrogen load that the bog is exposed to. There are already 18 septic systems immediately adjacent to the cranberry bog. Further building in this habitat will invite blue green algae (toxic varieties are already present in Southold Town) and other detrimental species. The buyer/builder also demonstrates complete ignorance and lack of respect in their answer to LWRP Consistency Assessment from, Policy 3, where they state that 'the property is devoid of visual quality and/or scenic resources." This is pristine interdunal swale habitat. It is some of the only untouched land left in Southold and it is contiguous to a cranberry bog. In fact more than half of this property is designated wetland. The building of this house and the associated septic system will necessitate the destruction of many old growth trees including a number of truly ancient high bush blueberries. Please consider the ecological value of this pristine land and the effects that additional building and sewerage will have in the biological community that depends on it. The report below describes the extremely rare nature of the interdunal swale. Some highlights of the report include the following; 1. The Great Pond wetland and dune system is composed of two State-rare ecological communities, with one of them currently listed as globally rare. The region is not only rare in New York State, it is rare on Earth. 2. These two ecological communities are intricately connected together and if one community is altered or disturbed, the other community will be negatively impacted. 3. The low, gently undulating dunes north of Lake Drive are classic examples of a "maritime dune" community, listed as rare by New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP). 4. In low areas of the maritime dune community where the land surface 1 intersects the water table, small "cranberry bogs" occur as small, green islands among the white sand. These circular islands offer suitable habitat for native cranberries and carnivorous plants called sundews. 5. The extensive "maritime freshwater interdunal swales" located north of Lake Drive are listed as rare by NYNHP. 6. These freshwater wetlands support a high diversity of plant species, including at least one rare plant, slender blue flag (Iris prismatica). 7. Another noteworthy feature of this site is its connection to Great Pond and the interdunal wetland system at nearby Peconic Dunes County Park. 8. The strictest environmental laws and codes should be enforced to preserve the integrity of these delicate and sensitive ecological communities. 9. Fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts. 10. The Great Pond wetlands and dunes are significant and unique elements of Southold's rich natural heritage that should be preserved for future generations. Sincerely, Chris Graseck 1910 Leeton Drive t2 W_�l�� 1���:� 11 �� 0 ....... .. ..... f Botanical Report Preliminary Environmental Assessment of the "Great Pond Wetlands & Dunes", Southold Township, Suffolk County, New York PREPARED FOR: KENNY BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION SOUTHOLD TOWNSHIP .., SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK �`� Nov C) i PREPARED BY: ERIC LAMONT, PH.D. w� BOTANICAL CONSULTANTr °j, " 717 SOUND SHORE ROAD RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK 11901 AUGUST 2004 Summary 1. The Great Pond wetland and dune system is composed of two State-rare ecological communities, with one of them currently listed as globally rare. The region is not only rare in New York State, it is rare on Earth. 2. These two ecological communities are intricately connected together and if one community is altered or disturbed, the other community will be negatively impacted. 3. The low, gently undulating dunes north of Lake Drive are classic examples of a "maritime dune" community, listed as rare by New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP). 4. In low areas of the maritime dune community where the land surface intersects the water table, small "cranberry bogs" occur as small, green islands among the white sand. These circular islands offer suitable habitat for native cranberries and carnivorous plants called sundews. 5. The extensive "maritime freshwater interdunal swales" located north of Lake Drive are listed as rare by NYNHP. 6. These freshwater wetlands support a high diversity of plant species, including at least one rare plant, slender blue flag (Iris prismatica). 7. Another noteworthy feature of this site is its connection to Great Pond and the interdunal wetland system at nearby Peconic Dunes County Park. 3 k �.... m 8. The strictest environmental laws and codes should be enforced to Clnq preserve the integrity of these delicate and sensitive ecological communities. " u 9. Fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts. ; ,p f 10. The Great Pond wetlands and dunes are significant and unique elements - "�- ""� " � of Southold's rich natural heritage that should be preserved for future generations. Introduction At the invitation of the Kenny Beach Civic Association (KBCA), I conducted an on-site preliminary environmental assessment (on 8 August 2004) of an approximately 10-acre parcel of land located north of Lake Drive in Southold Township. The area is locally known as the "Great Pond Wetlands & Dunes". KBCA arranged for permission from some residents for me to walk certain properties. Further access was obtained from a Suffolk County parcel and a Southold Township parcel. Final observations were made from adjacent roadsides. A high quality aerial map (on a scale of one inch = 100 feet) of the 10-acre parcel also was provided by KBCA. The Great Pond wetland and dune system is dominated by two ecological communities: 1) maritime dunes, and 2) maritime freshwater interdunal swales. Both of these community types are listed as rare in New York by the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP), and the maritime freshwater interdunal swale community is currently listed as globally rare (although NYNHP indicates that the global rank may change in the future). Before continuing with this report, the significance of the previous paragraph must be emphasized. First, NYNHP is the New York State government agency responsible for documenting and tracking rare plants, animals, and ecological communities across New York. The Heritage staff is comprised of highly trained scientists often with advanced degrees, who are experts in studying New York's biodiversity. Second, it is extremely significant, from an environmental point of view, that a relatively small, 10-acre site be composed of two State-rare ecological communities, with one of them currently listed as globally rare. This statement cannot be overstated. We are not talking about the presence of one rare plant or animal species, we are talking about an entire ecological community being rare. Additionally, a large portion of this site is "globally" rare. That means that the region is not only rare in New York State, it is rare on Earth. These two maritime communities are closely and inseparably intertwined with each other. They are connected together by an intricate and delicate balance between macro- and microscopic organisms and abiotic (non-living) factors of the environment such as hydrology, soil characteristics, and micro-habitats created by blow-outs in the undulating system of dunes. The environmental features occurring at the Great Pond wetlands and dunes 4 comprise a unique aspect of the natural history of Southold Township, because maritime dunes and interdunal swales usually occur on the south shore of Long Island, not on the north shore. For example, these two maritime communities usually occur on Fire Island where dunes are protected and signs warn people to stay off. Long Island's north shore is characterized by tall bluffs directly bordering Long Island Sound. The area between Goldsmith's Inlet and Horton Point, however, is geologically unique. Instead of 100 foot bluffs towering above L.I. Sound, this area supports a unique system of low, undulating dunes and swales, interspersed with a mosaic of extensive wetlands. I cannot think of another location on the north shore of eastern Long Island that supports such a unique and rare system of ecological communities. Another noteworthy feature of this 10-acre site is its connection to Great Pond and the interdunal wetland system at nearby Peconic Dunes County Park. This connection is most evident at low-lying points along Lake Drive that frequently flood. At these points, wetland plants form corridors linking the sites together into one large system. CD Site Description The maritime dunes and wet interdunal swales north of Lake Drive grade into each other and the boundaries between them are not always abruptly distinguished. At low areas interspersed throughout the dunes are small "cranberry bogs" that support a diversity of sedges, rushes, and even carnivorous plants. Although these two ecological communities will now be described separately, it should be understood that they are intricately connected together and if one community is altered or disturbed, the other community will be negatively impacted. Maritime Dunes. This ecological community is listed "G4, S3" by NYNHP. The "G" rank is the "Global" rank, while the "S" rank is the "State" rank. Globally, the maritime dune community is considered to be "apparently secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery" (Edinger et al., 2002). Along the Atlantic coast, maritime dunes are probably best developed at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Maritime dunes are at their northern limit (periphery) on Long Island and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and they are quite rare along the north shore of Long Island. The "S3" Heritage rank indicates that maritime dunes are considered rare in New York with only "limited acreage". The low, undulating dunes north of Lake Drive are classic examples of the maritime dune community found at Napeague Dunes in East Hampton Township and Fire Island National Seashore. The Great Pond maritime dune system is comprised of low, gently undulating dunes interspersed with unvegetated blowouts and sandflats. Characteristic plants of the dunes include beachgrass (Ammophila breviligulata), beach heather (Hudsonia tomentosa), seaside goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens), seaside spurge (Euphorbia polygonifolia), beach plum (Prunus maritima), bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica), jointweed 5 (Polygonella articulata), sedge (Cyperus grayii), Panic grass (Panicum amarum), and hairgrass (Deschampsia flexuosa). Tucked away among the dunes are small pockets stunted pitch pines (Pinus rigida), post oaks (Quercus stellata), and black oaks (Quercus velutina), with a shrub layer dominated by black huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata) and highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). The pitch pines exhibit an unusual growth form whereby the lower branches grow out horizontally like aprons blanketing the low dunes. It is worth noting that these small wooded pockets resemble a "maritime pitch pine dune woodland", an extremely rare ecological community ranked "G2G3 S1" by NYNHP. The extensive wetland system paralleling the northern boundary of the maritime dunes will be discussed in the next section. However, it is noteworthy to mention that in low areas of the maritime dune community where the land surface intersects the water table, small "cranberry bogs" occur as �- . � small, green islands among the white sand. These circular islands offer suitable habitat for cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) and carnivorous plants called sundews (Drosera intermedia). Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales. This ecological community is 1 listed "G3G4, S2" by NYNHP, which makes it more rare than the maritime dune Ii community. The "G3" rank indicates that maritime freshwater interdunal swales are currently regarded as globally rare, but in the future the rank may change to "G4" indicating that the community is apparently secure globally though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. A Heritage rank of "S2" is the second highest rank of rarity in New York State ("S1" = extreme rarity, "S5" = not rare ("demonstrably secure") in New York). The name of this community was changed from "maritime interdunal swales" (Reschke, 1990) to distinguish the community from brackish interdunal swales. The "Great Pond Wetlands" is an extensive freshwater wetland system associated with Great Pond proper, that continues west into Peconic Dunes County Park. North of Lake Drive, these interdunal wetlands occur in low areas (swales) between dunes where the soil surface intersects groundwater level. Water levels fluctuate seasonally and annually, reflecting changes in groundwater levels. The most extensive portion of this wetland system runs west to east, parallel to Leeton Drive and directly north of the maritime dune system. Small, circular "cranberry bogs" also dot low areas among the maritime dunes directly north of Lake Drive. The extensive wetlands north of Lake Drive support a high diversity of plant species, including at least one rare plant, slender blue flag (Iris prismatica), ranked G4G5 S2 by NYNHP (Young & Weldy, 2004). Characteristic species include twig-rush (Cladium mariscoides), beakrush (Rhynchospora capitellata), marsh rush (Juncus canadensis), woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus), chairmaker's rush (Scirpus pungens), tussock sedge (Carex stricta), cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), spatulate-leaved sundew (Drosera intermedia), lance-leaved violet (Viola lanceolata), cross-leaved milkwort (Polygala cruciata), meadow beauty (Rhexis virginica), marsh mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos), marsh fern (Thelypteris palustris), royal fern 6 (Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis), marsh St. John's wort (Triadenum virginicum), and swamp candles (Lysimachia terrestris). Shrubs and trees bordering the wetlands include red maple (Acer rubrum), tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica), red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), and highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corybosum). Unfortunately, phragmites reed (Phragmites australis) has invaded the wetlands, as well as scattered individuals of purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). Conclusion The maritime dunes and freshwater interdunal swales located north of Lake Drive in the Town of Southold are rare ecological communities that should be preserved for future generations. These natural communities are significant and unique elements of Southold's rich natural heritage. The strictest environmental laws and codes should be enforced to preserve the integrity of these delicate and sensitive ecological communities. Fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts. It is imperative that Southold Township act promptly and assertively to avoid environmental degradation of the Town's rich natural history. References Cited Edinger, G.J., D.J. Evans, S. Gebauer, T.G. Howard, D.M. Hunt, and A.M. Olivero (editors). 2002. Ecological Communities of New York State. Second Edition. A revised and expanded edition of Carol Reschke's Ecological Communities of New York State. (Draft for review). New York Natural Heritage Program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Albany, NY. Reschke, C. 1990. Ecological Communities of New York State. New York Natural Heritage Program, N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation. Latham, NY. Young, S. M. and T. W. Weldy. 2004. New York Rare Plant Status List. New York Natural Heritage Program, N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation. Albany, NY. J[ ,, 7 Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Richard Bird <Richardb26@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 11:24 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Cc: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Trustees Pile Attachments: Trustees Pile.pdf Please see attached letter regarding Pile application. Thank you.Richard Bird ATTENTION: This email came from an external source.Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. Sent from my iPad 4 . F NOV1 6 2020 .......... 1 11/13/2020 Southold Town Trustees Re: Pending Wetland Application for Pile Dear Trustees: I am a adjacent neighbor of the proposed permit for this property, I am also a lifelong conservation minded person and a former employee of USDA and Soil and Water Conservation District working in erosion control and agricultural runoff. I grew up in Mattituck on Deep Hole Creek. I am requesting strongly that this application be denied for the following reasons, setbacks do not meet minimum requirements as noted on trustees website regarding wetlands. 1: A: The proposed house is less than 100 feet from marked wetlands. B: The Septic system is less than 100 feet from from marked wetlands. C: It's impossible to maintain 100 ft from wetlands with C&D materials. D: Driveway is less than 50 feet from wetlands. 2: Proposed house is within the Maritime freshwater interdunal swale , a globally rare and significant wildlife area that begins at Goldsmith Inlet and continues to Horton Point. 3: Proposed house is within the Goldsmiths New York State Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat and of which the Trustees are listed as knowledgeable contacts among others, (copies attached) 4: Incomplete Application with no reference to tree removal and vegetation restoration. 5: The proposed huge septic system of concrete tanks is within 5 feet of my lot line and more importantly would destroy at least 15 oak trees in the process, with no plans to replace these trees, a very poor location of septic system. 6: Driveway location would destroy the remaining roadside vegetation and again no plans to restore. 7: Any disturbance of this area would cause significant wind erosion. 8: Proposed house is within the flood plan as indicated on survey. 9: Any construction within this area does irreparable damage to the remaining wetlands. 10: Proposed house location shows high water table that will very likely cause foundation issues in the future. NOV 1 +, K20 b � All in all this proposed construction significantly impacts our wetland, our ground water regeneration area and our wildlife habitat contrary to the application. You the trustees should want to make a firm stand on this proposal based on not just my points as outlined but also science, and the mistakes made in the past within the Kenneys Beach area and throughout our town. How many trees need to be cut down, wetlands impacted, and wildlife displaced before we destroy our natural beauty of which Southold is known. There is barely a day that goes by now that I don't hear the sounds of chain saws and chippers clear cutting majestic 100 year old trees from construction sites only to be replaced with non- native plants, lawns that need watering and with no regard to living in a natural environment. Southold needs to work towards preservation of this area and this is the perfect place for that to happen. No further construction should be allow in a globally rare wetland and Maritime swale. Thank you for your time. I know you will do the right thing. Sincerely Richard Bird 620 Lake Drive Southold, NY. 11971 631-765-8177. Botanical Report and NY Natural Heritage Report to be deliver by hand. r . I J1 �t� Cantrell, Elizabeth From: Lillian Ball <lillianball@waterwash.org> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 11:11 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth Cc: DiSalvo, Diane; Bredemeyer,John;Jay Bredemeyer; Spiro, Melissa Subject: Trustees hearing for PILE,# 1000-59-1-21.2 Attachments: Pile Southold Town Trustees.docx; Lamont Botanical Report Harper.rtfd.zip Hello Southold Town Trustees, I am very concerned about the upcoming hearing for Pile and would appreciate recieving the zoom link and any further info regarding this property. My letter and the botanical report from Harper, the previously preserved interdunal Swale lot are attached below. r .w . 1 f Thank you, ; L Sincerely, 1' 1 6 W� Lillian Ball Lillian Ball Studio 2045 Lake Drive Southold, NY 11971 631-765-3495, cell 917-453-5040 WATERWASH® Projects Wlianball waterwash.or www.LillianBall.com "The function of art is not to communicate one's personal ideas, but rather to imitate nature in her manner of operations." John Cage 1 Southold Town Trustees Pending application for SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 Dear Southold Town Trustees, As many of you know know I have served on the Southold Town Land Preservation Committee for the past 14 years, only recently retiring. I live in the Kenneys beach area directly across from the Globally Rare Maritime Freshwater interdunal Swale. In fact, my interest in land preservation stems from this environmental jewel that miraculously still exists in Southold. As you will see from the botanical report, it is a valuable ecosystem with native cranberries, carnivorous sundew and the unusual Iris Prismatica, which is threatened in NY. It is the only one remaining on the North Fork, with the 2 others in East Hampton already preserved. Just a bit of history- we have preserved 2 lots in this with the help of the town, Peconic Land Trust and Suffolk County land preservation. The most recently contested lot, Mazzanobile, was unfortunately given a trustee permit prior to community outcry. The KB Civic association brought an article 78 against the DEC. To their credit, Al Krupski and the sitting trustees realized their mistake and revoked the permit. Unfortunately, the construction went ahead since the permits were already in place. We cannot let this happen again. There are several points that can be contested in the Pile proposal: the wetlands delineation is questionable and the septic issues are of major concern on that lot. While others can speak to those issue, I think that the rights of the environment are of paramount importance. I and many of us in the KBCA believe that the remaining interdunal swale area warrants preservation on its ecological merits alone. We are willing to work to raise funds and continue what was started with the Harper Preserve and SC lot. There is a paper road, owned by SC,that could be used as an area for a raised boardwalk for observing the incredible bird life easily seen there. It could be a valuable park resource for the town reputation as a leader in Land Preservation. Please do not issue any permits for further construction in this fragile ecosystem. Thank you for giving this your utmost consideration. Sincerely Lillian Ball Lillian Ball Studio 2045 Lake Drive Southold, NY 11971 11 V 1 631-765-3495, cell 917-453-5040 1 1 ra1 r From: Eric Lamont <elamont@optonline.net> Date: August 12, 2004 7:28:20 PM EDT To: Lilian Ball <ballstudio@thing.net> Subject: Report .. . . ..'. .. 1� �w NO V 1 6 2020 Botanical Report f Preliminary Environmental Assessment of the "Great Pond Wetlands & Dunes", Southold Township, Suffolk County, New York PREPARED FOR: KENNY BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION SOUTHOLD TOWNSHIP SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK PREPARED BY: ERIC LAMONT, PH.D. BOTANICAL CONSULTANT 717 SOUND SHORE ROAD RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK 11901 AUGUST 2004 Summary 1. The Great Pond wetland and dune system is composed of two State-rare ecological communities, with one of them currently listed as globally rare. The region is not only rare in New York State, it is rare on Earth. 2. These two ecological communities are intricately connected together and if one community is altered or disturbed, the other community will be negatively impacted. 3. The low, gently undulating dunes north of Lake Drive are classic examples of a "maritime dune" community, listed as rare by New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP). 4. In low areas of the maritime dune community where the land surface intersects the water table, small "cranberry bogs" occur as small, green islands among the white sand. These circular islands offer suitable habitat for native cranberries and carnivorous plants called sundews. 5. The extensive "maritime freshwater interdunal swales" located north of Lake Drive are listed as rare by NYNHP. 6. These freshwater wetlands support a high diversity of plant species, including at least one rare plant, slender blue flag (Iris prismatica). 7. Another noteworthy feature of this site is its connection to Great Pond and the interdunal wetland system at nearby Peconic Dunes County Park. 8. The strictest environmental laws and codes should be enforced to preserve the integrity of these delicate and sensitive ecological communities. 9. Fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts. 10. The Great Pond wetlands and dunes are significant and unique elements of Southold's rich natural heritage that should be preserved for future generations. Introduction At the invitation of the Kenny Beach Civic Association (KBCA), I conducted an on-site preliminary environmental assessment (on 8 August 2004) of an approximately 10-acre parcel of land located north of Lake Drive in Southold Township. The area is locally known as the "Great Pond Wetlands & Dunes". KBCA arranged for permission from some residents for me to walk certain properties. Further access was obtained from a Suffolk County parcel and a Southold Township parcel. Final observations were made from adjacent roadsides. A high quality aerial map (on a scale of one inch = 100 feet) of the 10-acre parcel also was provided by KBCA. P,,01f 1 P 202 The Great Pond wetland and dune system is dominated by two ecological communities: 1) maritime dunes, and 2) maritime freshwater interdunal swales. Both of these community types are listed as rare in New York by the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP), and the maritime freshwater interdunal swale community is currently listed as globally rare (although NYNHP indicates that the global rank may change in the future). Before continuing with this report, the significance of the previous paragraph must be emphasized. First, NYNHP is the New York State government agency responsible for documenting and tracking rare plants, animals, and ecological communities across New York. The Heritage staff is comprised of highly trained scientists often with advanced degrees, who are experts in studying New York's biodiversity. Second, it is extremely significant, from an environmental point of view, that a relatively small, 10-acre site be composed of two State-rare ecological communities, with one of them currently listed as globally rare. This statement cannot be overstated. We are not talking about the presence of one rare plant or animal species, we are talking about an entire ecological community being rare. Additionally, a large portion of this site is "globally" rare. That means that the region is not only rare in New York State, it is rare on Earth. These two maritime communities are closely and inseparably intertwined with each other. They are connected together by an intricate and delicate balance between macro- and microscopic organisms and abiotic (non-living) factors of the environment such as hydrology, soil characteristics, and micro-habitats created by blow-outs in the undulating system of dunes. The environmental features occurring at the Great Pond wetlands and dunes comprise a unique aspect of the natural history of Southold Township, because maritime dunes and interdunal swales usually occur on the south shore of Long Island, not on the north shore. For example, these two maritime communities usually occur on Fire Island where dunes are protected and signs warn people to stay off. Long Island's north shore is characterized by tall bluffs directly bordering Long Island Sound. The area between Goldsmith's Inlet and Horton Point, however, is geologically unique. Instead of 100 foot bluffs towering above L.I. Sound, this area supports a unique system of low, undulating dunes and swales, interspersed with a mosaic of extensive wetlands. I cannot think of another location on the north shore of eastern Long Island that supports such a unique and rare system of ecological communities. Another noteworthy feature of this 10-acre site is its connection to Great Pond and the interdunal wetland system at nearby Peconic Dunes County Park. This connection is most evident at low-lying points along Lake Drive that frequently flood. At these points, wetland plants form corridors linking the sites together into one large system. Site Description m �_. ...... _. The maritime dunes and wet interdunal swales north of Lake Drive grade into each other and the boundaries between them are not always abruptly distinguished. At low areas interspersed throughout the dunes are small "cranberry bogs" that support a diversity of sedges, rushes, and even carnivorous plants. Although these two ecological communities will now be described separately, it should be understood that they are intricately connected together and if one community is altered or disturbed, the other community will be negatively impacted. Maritime Dunes. This ecological community is listed "G4, S3" by NYNHP. The "G" rank is the "Global" rank, while the "S" rank is the "State" rank. Globally, the maritime dune community is considered to be "apparently secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery" (Edinger et al., 2002). Along the Atlantic coast, maritime dunes are probably best developed at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Maritime dunes are at their northern limit (periphery) on Long Island and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and they are quite rare along the north shore of Long Island. The "S3" Heritage rank indicates that maritime dunes are considered rare in New York with only "limited acreage". The low, undulating dunes north of Lake Drive are classic examples of the maritime dune community found at Napeague Dunes in East Hampton Township and Fire Island National Seashore. The Great Pond maritime dune system is comprised of low, gently undulating dunes interspersed with unvegetated blowouts and sandflats. Characteristic plants of the dunes include beachgrass (Ammophila breviligulata), beach heather (Hudsonia tomentosa), seaside goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens), seaside spurge (Euphorbia polygonifolia), beach plum (Prunus maritima), bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica), jointweed (Polygonella articulata), sedge (Cyperus grayii), Panic grass (Panicum amarum), and hairgrass (Deschampsia flexuosa). Tucked away among the dunes are small pockets stunted pitch pines (Pinus rigida), post oaks (Quercus stellata), and black oaks (Quercus velutina), with a shrub layer dominated by black huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata) and highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). The pitch pines exhibit an unusual growth form whereby the lower branches grow out horizontally like aprons blanketing the low dunes. It is worth noting that these small wooded pockets resemble a "maritime pitch pine dune woodland", an extremely rare ecological community ranked "G2G3 S1" by NYNHP. The extensive wetland system paralleling the northern boundary of the maritime dunes will be discussed in the next section. However, it is noteworthy to mention that in low areas of the maritime dune community where the land surface intersects the water table, small "cranberry bogs" occur as small, green islands among the white sand. These circular islands offer f:l'J 6 M20 I suitable habitat for cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) and carnivorous plants called sundews (Drosera intermedia). Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales. This ecological community is listed "G3G4, S2" by NYNHP, which makes it more rare than the maritime dune community. The "G3" rank indicates that maritime freshwater interdunal swales are currently regarded as globally rare, but in the future the rank may change to "G4" indicating that the community is apparently secure globally though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. A Heritage rank of"S2" is the second highest rank of rarity in New York State ("S1" = extreme rarity, "S5" = not rare ("demonstrably secure") in New York). The name of this community was changed from "maritime interdunal swales" (Reschke, 1990) to distinguish the community from brackish interdunal swales. The "Great Pond Wetlands" is an extensive freshwater wetland system associated with Great Pond proper, that continues west into Peconic Dunes County Park. North of Lake Drive, these interdunal wetlands occur in low areas (swales) between dunes where the soil surface intersects groundwater level. Water levels fluctuate seasonally and annually, reflecting changes in groundwater levels. The most extensive portion of this wetland system runs west to east, parallel to Leeton Drive and directly north of the maritime dune system. Small, circular "cranberry bogs" also dot low areas among the maritime dunes directly north of Lake Drive. The extensive wetlands north of Lake Drive support a high diversity of plant species, including at least one rare plant, slender blue flag (Iris prismatica), ranked G4G5 S2 by NYNHP (Young & Weldy, 2004). Characteristic species include twig-rush (Cladium mariscoides), beakrush (Rhynchospora capitellata), marsh rush (Juncus canadensis), woolgrass (Scirpus cyperinus), chairmaker's rush (Scirpus pungens), tussock sedge (Carex stricta), cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), spatulate-leaved sundew (Drosera intermedia), lance-leaved violet (Viola lanceolata), cross-leaved milkwort (Polygala cruciata), meadow beauty (Rhexia virginica), marsh mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos), marsh fern (Thelypteris palustris), royal fern (Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis), marsh St. John's wort (Triadenum virginicum), and swamp candles (Lysimachia terrestris). Shrubs and trees bordering the wetlands include red maple (Acer rubrum), tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica), red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia), buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), and highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corybosum). Unfortunately, phragmites reed (Phragmites australis) has invaded the wetlands, as well as scattered individuals of purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). NOV I f.o 2020 J Conclusion The maritime dunes and freshwater interdunal swales located north of Lake Drive in the Town of Southold are rare ecological communities that should be preserved for future generations. These natural communities are significant and unique elements of Southold's rich natural heritage. The strictest environmental laws and codes should be enforced to preserve the integrity of these delicate and sensitive ecological communities. Fragmentation of this unique maritime ecosystem will result in negative environmental impacts. It is imperative that Southold Township act promptly and assertively to avoid environmental degradation of the Town's rich natural history. References Cited Edinger, G.J., D.J. Evans, S. Gebauer, T.G. Howard, D.M. Hunt, and A.M. Olivero (editors). 2002. Ecological Communities of New York State. Second Edition. A revised and expanded edition of Carol Reschke's Ecological Communities of New York State. (Draft for review). New York Natural Heritage Program, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Albany, NY. Reschke, C. 1990. Ecological Communities of New York State. New York Natural Heritage Program, N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation. Latham, NY. Young, S. M. and T. W. Weldy. 2004. New York Rare Plant Status List. New York Natural Heritage Program, N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation. Albany, NY. winmail.dat" 1. DiSalvo, Diane From: melissa melissahyatt.com <melissa@melissahyatt.com> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 10:39 AM To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Pending wetlands permit Pile Dear Trustees, It has come to my attention that there is a pending wetlands application at 420 Lake Drive Southold. As a neighbor in this beautiful area of Southold this is upsetting to say the least. So much construction is going on in our neighborhood with no regards to the trees, wildlife or ecosystem This is another example. I am asking for this application to be denied. The proximity of the home to the wetlands is far too close. Large trees will be removed from the front of the property and you can't grow 100 year old oaks overnight. The proposed house is within the Maritime freshwater interdunal swale, a rare and significant area that stretches from Goldsmith's Inlet to Horton's Point. It is also within the Goldsmith's NY State Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat, of which the trustees are listed as knowledgeable contacts among others. Please don't make an exception for this permit. Where will it stop? We must preserve our wetlands, or they will cease to exist. Respectfully yours, Melissa Hyatt 10105 Soundview Ave Southold Melissa Hyatt Artist and Designer Melissahyatt.com Instagra / Facebook/ Pinterest/ Skillshare Classes DiSalvo, Diane NOV 6 From: Betsy Graseck <betsygraseck@icloud.com> Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 12:06 AM To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane; Cantrell, Elizabeth Subject: [SPAM] - Denial Request for SCTM #1000-59-1-21.2 aka 420 Lake Drive Southold Attachments: Maritime Freshwater Interdunal Swales Guide - New York Natural Heritage Program.pdf Dear Town Trustees, I request that the Town Trustees deny the request to build a single family residence at 420 Lake Drive, Southold NY which is also known as SCTM#1000-59-1-21.2. 1 have 3 reasons for making this request. First,the proposed new construction is only 25'from a wetland. In fact, as I will explain later, the proposal is actually only 17'from the wetland. It is inconceivable that the town would approve this new construction so close to a wetland. Laying down the foundation for this house will require significant grading of the land. It is impossible to do that grading work and not harm the wetland. Second,the proposed new construction would destroy part of a unique habitat,the interdunal swale.There are only 20 remaining interdunal swales in NY state, all in Suffolk County.This is as per the Preliminary Environmental Assessment of the Great Pond Wetlands and Dunes, August 2004, by Eric Lamont, PhD, attached to this email. Development that fragments this interdunal swale puts this entire ecosystem at risk. This new construction proposal will increase fragmentation of this Swale.The proposal requires the vast majority of the land in front of the wetland to be clear cut. Specifically, it requires more than 15 mature black oaks to be destroyed for a large septic unit. Third, there are several inconsistencies and inaccuracies in the proposal. (A) Page 6 of the proposal shows the driveway and garage on the right of the structure. But page 4 shows the front elevation with the garage on the left of the structure. Which is correct? If the driveway is on the left then there is insufficient room for the septic.The septic would have to be moved to a much lower elevation of 7-8' and would also move closer to the wetland. (B) Page 6 indicates the wood stoop exit at the back of the house is on the left. But page 4 shows the wood stoop exit at the back of the house on the right.This would mean that the distance between the wetland and the wood stoop is only 17'. (C) Page 33 states that "the proposed dwelling is in keeping with the community character". This is not accurate.This is a spec house that will remove old growth trees to squeeze a suburban house in a beach community. In addition, this new construction will disturb the land which always invites invasive species, harming not only the community character but also the open space of the interdunal swale. (D) Page 34 states that "the proposed dwelling location will not impact any visual quality as the property is void of visual quality and/or scenic resources". This is not accurate.The current site is a beautiful interdunal swale. In order to construct the proposed structure, the vegetation in front of and at the sides of the house needs to be destroyed. This will very certainly ruin the visual quality of the property. (E). Page 34 and page 35. A question is asked "Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands." The proposal answers "Not I Applicable".This is not accurate.This proposal does not protect or restore the wetlands.This proposal will irreparably harm the wetland.That's because constructing a single family home 17-25'from a wetland will disturb the land, alter the drainage, invite invasive species, and increase the nitrogen load from the septic system. appreciate your consideration for my point of view.. Betsy Graseck 1910 Leeton Drive Southold NY 11971 2020I z DiSalvo, Diane From: Noreen Kelly <bawnkelly63@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 9:59 PM NOV To: Cantrell, Elizabeth; DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Lake drive construction Greetings, I want to thank you for your conscientious efforts in preserving our towns natural resourses. I want to ask you to consider the grave impact constructing a house at 420 Lake Drive in the inter dune swale will have on that irreplaceable and shrinking land that exists there. The construction in wet lands I believe should be prohibited And I ask you to make a stand for preserving such a valuable resource before it is too late. Please act with thoughts for Southolds future, Sincerely, Noreen Kelly 375 Kenneys Road Southold Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. a DiSalvo, Diane From: SUSAN GEITZ <sgeitz@aol.com> Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 5:12 PM G Www To: elizabethc@coutholdtownny.gov Cc: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: 420 Lake Drive I am writing to you with regard to 420 Lake Drive. My concern lies with the close distance to wetlands and the number of trees being removed.That entire area is wet lands with a diverse plant, bird and animal population. There are two great horned owls in residence,foxes, spring peepers,ground hogs and a great variety of birds. Many people just stole the neighborhood with binoculars to view this diverse group. It is a shame that the town can't do something to save this area. It is adjacent to Great Pond Which has gone under a massive restoration To remove invasive species. Now many of the native plants are returning along with shore birds, ducks and a pair of swans. It is a shame that Southold Town cannot some how preserve these two habitats for now and future generations. Thank you for your attention. Susan Geitz, 1580 Leeton Drive Sent from my iPad ATTENTION:This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 1ms�neo� | � � V ON � - � ^ ~ � � � | November 15, 2020 K4u. Elizabeth Cantrell Ms. Diene [)i5a|vo Southold Town 53095Route 25 Southold 11971 Re: 420 Lake Drive Southold, NY 11971 [sent via email toand Dear K4o. Cantrell and K8a. DiSa|vo; We are writing to oppose the construction plans currently under review for the above-named property. This parcel is part of the Great Pond Wetland and Dunes, an environmentally important and sensitive area. 420 Lake Drive is located just down the road from—and in the same ecosystem as—a parcel at the corner of Lake Drive and West Lake Drive that was studied extensively by Eric Lamont, Ph.D., retained by the Lake Drive community as part of their successful efforts at preserving that identically critical parcel in 2004. The Great Pond Wetland and Dune System, of which 420 Lake Drive is a part, is made up of two State- designated rare ecological communities, one of them listed as globally rare. The north side of Lake Drive, where 420 is located, is part of "maritime dune" where land intersects the water table and an environmentally important and interdependent landscape exists.This area is also comprised of"maritime freshwater interclunal swales," considered rare by the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP). The plans currently before the Town indicate construction of home that, by virtue of its size and infrastructure needs (including a cesspool that would necessitate completely cutting down an important and very old stand of trees near the property line)will bear too heavy an environmental burden on the property, the neighborhood' and the ecosystem. It is critical that we remain vigilant about environmental protections that maintain and encourage biodiversity and work hard for us—the Southold community—against rising seas and climate change. The plan currently before the Town is damaging to Southo|d'svve||-being. Thank you for your consideration, Karen Karp & Dick Batten n�n�arp���rtn�rS � P.O. m�1� �� i r212.2moxu7o kkandpcnm DiSalvo, Diane From: silver217@aol.com Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2020 9:04 PM NOV I ( To: DiSalvo, Diane Subject: Wetland Permit 420 Lake Drive To whom it may concern, My wife Priscilla and I oppose approval of a Wetland Permit for a four-bedroom house at 420 Lake Drive. We have lived at 1110 Leeton Drive for the last forty years. We love the area because of its natural beauty and pristine ambiance. During our forty years at Leeton Drive we have seen many changes which, for the most part, have enhanced the area. However, the proposed construction of a four-bedroom home at 420 Lake Drive raises a red flag, given that.... • The four-bedroom house will be within 25 feet of the wetlands. • The seven-tank septic system would destroy all of the oak trees by the road -- at least 10-15 trees. • It will set additional precedents for further development on the adjoining lots within the wetlands and interdune swale. Because of the above reasons, we ask that you refuse to issue the permit and ensure that the delicate balance we have succeeded in maintaining, between "responsible/ecology sensitive" construction and maintaining a pristine environment, continues in the future. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, Priscilla & Sergio Sedita 1110 Leeton Drive Southold, NY ATTENTION: This email came from an external source. Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. i Glenn Goldsmith, Presi i 4'x'0 cogf l Town Hall Annex Michael J. Domino y� 54375 Route 25 John M. Bredemeyer III ca P.O.Box 1179 A.Nicholas Krupski 0 Southold,NY 11971 Greg Williams ,© qr J Telephone(631)765-1892 Fax(631)765-6641 r BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Date/Tim& /l 10 -4-6 2,� Completed in field by: &Zt2i s Michael Kimack on behalf of MARIA H. PILE requests a Wetland Permit to construct a 36.0'x34.7' (1,249.2sq.ft.) two-story dwelling on foundation in accordance with FEMA standards for a AE zone; and a pervious driveway. Located: 420 Lake Drive, Southold. SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 CH. 275-3 - SETBACKS WETLAND BOUNDARY: Actual Footage or OK=4 Setback Waiver Required 1. Residence: 100 feet 2. Driveway: 50 feet 3. Sanitary Leaching Pool (cesspool): 100 feet 4. Septic Tank: 75 feet 5. Swimming Pool and related structures: 50 feet 6. Landscaping or gardening: 50 feet 7. Placement of C&D material: 100 feet TOP OF BLUFF: 1. Residence: 100 feet 2. Driveway: 100 feet 3. Sanitary leaching pool (cesspool) 100 feet: 4. Swimming pool and related structures: 100 feet Public Notice f Hearing Card Posted: Y / N Ch. 275 Ch. 111 _ SEQRA Type: 1 II Unlisted Action Type of Application: Pre-Submission Administrative Amendment Wetland Coastal Erosion Emergency Violation Non-Jurisdiction Survey <_ 5 years: Y/N Wetland Line try: C.E.H.A. Line Additional information/suggested modifications/conditions/need for outside review/consultant/application completeness/comments/standards: r J _2�L 4� 1 have read & acknowledged the foregoing Trustees comments: Agent/Owner-.. Present were: ✓ J. Bredemeyer A. Domino _ZG. Goldsmith 1Z N. Krupski /G. Williams Other *. 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LP `- l- Z EL 13.0 &P a.,.- CL \ \ W 12 :••..ti''• i EL 7.5 66o t 1 &. . i E 7.5 6" i ,•1 9�. - y' \j EL 11.0ON.\PALE 9 MEDIUM • \ PIPE z0 SW SAND si& 5.5 A7� b, GRAVEL EDGE OF PAVEMENT HIGHEST EXPECTED I - - ,.._ � EL 8.0 GROUND WATER _ EL 2.0 DWELLINGS WATER IN W/PUBLIC WATER -I-I SW PALE 150' MEDIUM SAND 7.0, N GRAVEL TYPICAL CLEAN OUT SLATE ORGREA T STOPPER END r 13.5' POND' SUITABLE COVE OR PLUG 'V D ' ,—� ,—J ,--� ,—� ,-•-' ,-� ,—� r � ' r r ,—� r r ,—•' ,—' - SEPT. 3. 2016 K. WOYCHUK LS 30' ELBOW 60' WYE FFL 12.0 Cover to grade if drop"T"is FLOW i" used on inlet. Locking cast-iron cover to grade. GRADE 10.0 CLEANOUT GRADE 10j A .5 Ait Chimney N 20' Min FLOOD MAP#36103CO154H 0 Min Locate drop"T"under access lnla (8.25) .N opening for maintenance v ,, ZONED R-40 If s In rt NM En Incl ® �m mo (9.00) R 35 (7 7) ® m m a FRONT YARD: 50' MIN r or equal•P iched%4'p fl Flow �. (T'TS) ® ® m m SIDE YARD: 15 MIN (35 TOTAL) ? Baffle Min.4"dia.SDR 35 Leaching Pool(typ) REAR YARD: 50' MIN 1D' mr^ �; m Pipe ofequal. Pitched 1/8"per foot, N UPLAND AREA: 16,237.30 SQ.F-T. or 0.37 ACRES 3'eallar o• 6' Min Back fill material to be Bottom of 8' Dia, clean sand&gravel Septic Tank 20% LOT COVERAGE = 3,247 SQ.FT. 30- EL(3.42) 1250 GAL.PRECAST S.T. ®®a ® ®00 AREA:40, 164 S.E. OR 0.92 ACRESNAVD88 - ELEVATION DATUM.• Bottom ofLeachinxPools •=� ® ® ®m° UNAUTHORIZED AL TERA 77ON OR ADD177ON 70 7HIS SURVEY/S A WOLA 77ON OF SECTION 7209 OF THE NEW YORK STA TE £DUCA 77ON LA W. COPIES OF THIS SURVEY i MAP NOT BEARING THE LAND SURVEYORS EMBOSSED SEAL SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE A VALID TRUE COPY. GUARANTEES INDICATED HEREON SHALL RUN z HIGHEST EXPECTED WATER EL 2.0 ONLY TO 7HE PERSON FOR WHOM THE SURVEY IS PREPARED AND ON HIS BEHALF TO 7HE 777LE COMPANY, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AND LENDING INS77TU77ON US7ED HEREON, AND TO THE ASSIGNEES OF 7HE LENDING INS77TU77M GUARANTEES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE $IiII2tA2'Y CT03S $eCt10II THE OFFSETS OR DIMENSIONS SHOWN HEREON FROM THE PROPERTY LINES TO 7HE S7RUC77)RES ARE FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND USE THEREFORE 7HEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO MONUMENT 7HE PROPERTY LINES OR TO GUIDE 7HE EREC7701V OF FENCES, ADD17701VAL STRUC7URES OR AND OTHER IMPROVEMEN7S EASEMENTS AND/OR SUBSURFACE S7RUC7URES RECORDED OR UNRECORDED ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNLESS PHYSICALLY EVIDENT ON THE PREMISES AT 7HE TIME OF SURVEY SURVEY OF: LOT 2 CERTIFIED TO: MARIA H. PILE; MAP OF: CONSTANTINE P. GEORGIOPOULOUS FILED:JAN. 29, 1985 AS #7844 SITUATED AT: PECONIC REVISED 07-25-20 TOWN OF:SOUTHOLDREVISED 06-15-20 SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK KENNETH M 1POYCHUK LAND SURVEYING, PLLC Professional Land Surveying and Design 7HE WA7ER SUPPLY, WELLS, DRYWELLS AND CESSPOOL ... P.O. Box 153 Aquebogue, New York 11931 LOCATIONS SHOWN ARE FROM RELD OBSERVA77ONS FILE # 16-137 SCALE: 1 "=30' DATE: APRIL 10, 2020 N.Y.S. LISC. NO. 050882 PHONE (831)298-1586 FAX (631) 298-1588 AND OR DATA OBTAINED FROM OTHERS I 6- _ \\ \ FRESHWATER WETLAND / \ BOUNDARY AS DELINEATED MON. \ BY COLE ENVI \ \ \ \\ \\ JUNE 2. SERVICES UNE 2, 2020 ' I S 035'x'--W \\ \ w ` \ ZONE AE EL 11 / 50.00' LO FL ` , 4 60U�pON£ ZONE E�l \ I `` cn I LAND N/F OF RICZONE HARD A. BIRD X I DEBORAH A. GEURTZE �./ J� y48, �pp \ ` DWELLING / \I / - / S'TOOP W/PUBLIC WATER 12 I \ —4 f 1 \ Xxwoo . STOOPPROPOSED { I i d'`, w i 10 9 6\ 6 4 BEDROOM SYSTEM1250 GAL S.T, (5)8'Ox3'DEEP LP. i \ 6 \ ' LP LP iL! 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Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.) Telephone: 631 765-1938 Southold, NY 11971 LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM TOWN OF SOUTHOLD MEMORANDUM To: Glenn Goldsmith, President Town of Southold Board of Trustees From: Mark Terry, AICP LWRP Coordinator Date: November 13, 2020 Re: LWRP Coastal Consistency Review for MARIA H. PILE SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 Michael Kimack on behalf of MARIA H. PILE requests a Wetland Permit to construct a 36.0'x34.7' (1,249.2sq.ft.) two-story dwelling on foundation in accordance with FEMA standards for a AE zone; and a pervious driveway. Located: 420 Lake Drive, Southold. SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 The proposed action has been reviewed to Chapter 268, Waterfront Consistency Review of the Town of Southold Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Policy Standards. Based upon the information provided on the LWRP Consistency Assessment Form submitted to this department, as well as the records available to me, it is my recommendation that the action is INCONSISTENT with the Policy Standards and therefore is INCONSISTENT with the LWRP based upon: 4.1. Minimize losses of human life and structures from flooding and erosion hazards. A. Minimize potential loss and damage by locating development and structures away from flooding and erosion hazards. The structure setback to the wetland is proposed at 25' where 100' is required top prevent the degradation of functions and values of the ecosystem. Furthermore, the structure is proposed to be constructed in a FEMA flood zone AE EI 11' with a first floor elevation of 12'. The potential for damage and loss over time due to flooding is high as the wetland expands periodically. �� � � 1R+r� �`'- ,�i �. .►�;{HSA :�, - AA - [tom. rt d,•„ { s; .. r t;7 " l Figure 1. Subject parcel 6.1 Protect and restore ecological quality throughout the Town of Southold. Note that the property is included within an area identified as geologically and ecologically significant that occurs from the Great Pond Wetland to Goldsmith Inlet in the Town of Southold. Vegetative communities in the area, including the parcel; consists of maritime dune, maritime interdunal swale, and shrub swamp. The York State Natural Heritage Program classifies the maritime dune community as "G4-S3". The "G" designates the Global rank and the "S" the state rank. Globally, the maritime dune community is considered to be " apparently secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially in the periphery (Edinger et al., 2002). The "S3" rank indicates that the maritime dunes are considered rare in New York with limited range. Similarly, the maritime interdunal swale community is classified as "G3-G4-S2" which designates the community as more rare than the maritime dune community. Note, that the rank of S2 is the highest rank of rarity in New York State (Lamont, 2004). The area is expected to contain protected species associated with these community types. In 2004 the New York Natural Heritage Program further identified these maritime interdunal swale and maritime dune communities as significant natural communities from a statewide perspective. Additionally, the report acknowledges that the dune/swale complexes are extremely rare on the north shore of Long Island and states that "any development within the maritimes dunes would likely reduce the landscape ranking factor for the maritime interdunal swale, reduce the overall quality of occurrence, and threaten its long term viability"(Ed inger, 2004). The site is also geologically unique lacking the significant bluff systems that dominant the north shoreline of the Town of Southold. Conversely, the area is comprised of a low primary dune system, interdunal swale and secondary dune systems, a rare geologic community. In the event the application is considered for approval, the following are recommended: 1. Verify the wetland line. The NYSDEC shows a larger area. 2. Relocate the structure to achieve a greater setback to the wetland to meet the purpose of the setback and the preservation of the functions and values of the wetland. This would require a reduced front yard setback (e.g. 30') more in context with the single-family home located to the southwest. The shift also would set the structure on a higher topographical elevation 10'. 3. Establish a non-disturbance buffer equal to the distance of the setback. 4. Require that the applicant show locations of drywelis and the ability to comply with Chapter 236 Stormwater Management of the Southold Town Code. 5. Require that a limit of disturbance be shown on the survey. Limit clearing of native vegetation. 6. Prohibit the use of turf and use of fertilizers on the parcel to protect water quality. Encourage xeriscaping. 7. Require the installation of a A/I OWTS. Pursuant to Chapter 268, the Board of Trustees shall consider this recommendation in preparing its written determination regarding the consistency of the proposed action. Cc: Damon Hagan, Assistant Town Attorney , ' •-ai E� z Glenn Goldsmith,President �q so(/jy Town Hall Annex Michael J.Domino,Vice-President ,`O� ��� 54375 Route 25 John M.Bredeme er III P.O.Box 1179 York Y � � Southold,New York 11971 A.Nicholas Krupski G Telephone(631) 765-1892 Greg Williams �� Fax(631) 765-6641 Q��LSGV[g d BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES AUG - 5 2020 TOWN OF SOUTHOLD TO: SOUTHOLD TOWN BUILDING DEPARTMENT BUILDINGDEPT. RE: VERIFICATION OF BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:.` "?'THOLD Pim `RropOwner Name: � lt i� 'a•• il'._ 1S ;f?" !' 'a�_,.: Ck, !; : t,1. Date'Seiit`td`B1d :''Dept: g-.2-0 1!4,F_ '=� .:eta-:� �•c._.. ..U.:. .�>.. _ The,Office of the Board of Trustees is forwarding.the above referenced application for verification of the Building Department's permitting' require ne � nts,stated below: YES NO Will the proposed project require a BuildingPermit? V Will the proposed project,require.a'vaciance determination- y.r from the Zoning-Board of Appeals? Will any part of this application-be corisid_ered-.a;Remolition! as described under Town Code? ; COMMENTS: 010A&L _Z�J ,vi ' t • 3 _ LJ Signature of Reviewer Date ,y ORIWAIAV- Glenn Goldsmith,President3rE a ?"`s,_ Town Hall Annex 54375 Route 25 Michael J.Domino,Vice-President ' P.O.Box 1179 §' John M.Bredemeyer III ' '2; •: ', ,'• s Southold,New York 11971 A.Nicholas Krupski ` Telephone (631)765-1892 Greg Williams t'3 ',� Fax(631) 765-6641 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD f E �^ This Section For Office Use Only Coastal Erosion Permit Application AVG - 4 2020 � :Wetland Permit Application Administrative Permit Amendment/Transfer/Extension Boar',,f Received Application: Y7,'--Received Fee: $ 20. Completed Application: zo Incomplete: SEQRA Classification: Type I Type II Unlisted Negative Dec. Positive Dec. Lead Agency Determination Date: Coordination:(date sent): Assessment Form Sent: I!D d-! ?o jLD ate of Inspection: ! Receipt of CAC Report: Technical Review: _Public Hearing Held: i i I I Resolution: `- 1 Owner(s) Legal Name of Property (as shown on Deed): HARM 14Fj4A5 Mailing Address: 91E p,pTUN/rI9� � �J /.Y- Phone Number: Suffolk County Tax Map Number: 1000 - Z— 2�4 Property Location: 42® Log DR- P01MY DWS /6/ , a 9 zz - 48�, Z WS'r D2 ��A/IV�Y r. ROA ? (If necessary,provide LILCO Pole#, distance to cross streets, and location) AGENT(If applicable): ORA C14 Mailing Address: d 6dx 10,47folv�V 041- Y Phone Number: C ao o I Board of Trustees Appl 3tion I GENERAL DATA Land Area(in square feet): Area Zoning: q0 Previous use of property: VA CdAI;L L a Intended use of property: 02116 EA AZEV�WAZeE— Covenants and Restrictions on property? Yes )No If"Yes", please provide a copy. Will this project require a Building Permit as per Town Code? X Yes No If"Yes", be advised this application will be reviewed by the Building Dept. prior to a Board of Trustee review and Elevation Plans will be required. Does this project require a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals? Yes No If"Yes", please provide copy of decision. Will this project require any demolition as per Town Code or as determined by the Building Dept.? Yes �Y No Does the structure(s) on property have a valid Certificate of Occupancy? Yes__ No VA C4AIr LOQ Prior permits/approvals for site improvements: Agency Date - - 0 A14 _Y No prior permits/approvals for site improvements. Has any permit/approval ever been revoked or suspended by a governmental agency? X No Yes If yes, provide explanation: Project Description (use attachments if necessary): coATzeu cz A �!6. 0,6 r 9 X!!�- 7 424 302 1 PSA D 9 ,FF AV A,IF Z a,V,CE� �>� ���weyS Board of Trustees Appl Rtion WETLAND/TRUSTEE LANDS APPLICATION DATA Purpose of the proposed operations: W CQNl;,z' /l z: h !.X M'do" !yam I/ WNUz4L DNS ,41.1ZL y d CCUFA VAI Area of wetlands on lot square feet Percent coverage of lot: 0.3? Closest distance between nearest existing structure and upland edge of wetlands: feet Closest distance between nearest proposed structure and upland edge of wetlands: Z,57 _feet Does the project involve excavation or filling? No Yes If yes, how much material will be excavated? cubic yards �— How much material will be filled?IZW', cubic yards ��-- Depth of which material will be removed or deposited: 4 feet Proposed slope throughout the area of operations: Manner in which material will be removed or deposited: Statement of the effect, if any, on the wetlands and tidal waters of the town that may result by reason of such proposed operations (use attachments if appropriate): N- S. /r. Ezv 61 Z20 Appendix B Short Environmental Assessment Form Instructions for Completing Part I -Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding,are subject to public review,and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part I based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item,please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency;attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 -Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: 1 LOLL Project Location(describe,and attach a location map): 420 ZAkE DRZ U L Brief Description of Proposed Action: Coo rRocTso V`J e4R IaUS PRIV6iWAy Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 7A 6168 _ / E- C M i ' L iel� Z6 -/V Address: . O • D City/PO: State: Zip Code: L Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan,local law,ordinance, NO YES administrative rule,or regulation? If Yes,attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that F may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no,continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit,approval or funding from any other governmental Agency? NO YES If Yes,list agency(s)name and permit or approval: ❑ 3.a.Tota acreage of the site of the proposed action? acres b.Total acreage to be physically disturbed? acres c.Total acreage(project site and any contiguous properties)owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? Q,7,e, _acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on,adjoining and near the proposed action. ❑Urban [:]Rural(non-agriculture) [:]Industrial ❑Commercial 12rResidential(suburban) 0111�- ❑Forest ❑Agriculture ❑Aquatic ❑Other(specify): ❑Parkland Page 1 of 4 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ❑ ❑ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? iz 0 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural NO YES landscape? 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in,or does it adjoin,a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes, identify:� X a 8. a.Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? NO YES b.Are public transportation service(s)available at or near the site of the proposed action? o c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near site of the proposed action? NA 0 9.Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements,describe design features and technologies: 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No,describe method for providing potable water: ❑ 11.Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No,describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ® LJ 12. a.Does the site contain a stricture that is listed on either the State or National Register of Historic NO YES Places? I—") b. Is the proposed action located in an archeological sensitive area? L❑_ 13.a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action,or lands adjoining the proposed action,contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodics regulated by a federal,state or local agency? b.Would the proposed action physically alter,or encroach into,any existing wetland or waterbody? If Yes,identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on,or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: ❑Shoreline ❑Forest ❑Agricultural/grasslands ❑Early mid-successional Wetland ❑Urban 'Suburban 15.Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal,or associated habitats,listed NO YES by the State or Federal government as threatened or endangered? 16. is the project site located in the 100 year flood plain? NO YES I'Se 17.Will the proposed action create storm water discharge,either from point or non-point sources? NO YES If Yes, ((�� a.Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties`? ❑NO RYES l_J b.Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems(runoff and storm drains)? If Yes,briefly describe: ONO kJYF,S Page 2 of 4 £ Glenn Goldsmith, Presii Town Hall Annex� ' A.Nicholas Krupski,Vice President ;{ �� a 54375 Route 25 John M. Bredemeyer III P.O.Box 1179 Michael J. Domino Southold,NY 11971 Greg Williams , _' Telephone(631)765-1892 } z, Fax(631)765-6641 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Date/Time: i 2- i Completed in field by: p Michael Kimack on behalf of MARIA H. PILE requests a Wetland Permit to construct a 36.0'x34.7' (1,249.2sq.ft.) two-story dwelling on foundation in accordance with FEMA standards for a AE zone; and a pervious driveway. Located: 420 Lake Drive, Southold. SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 CH. 275-3 - SETBACKS WETLAND BOUNDARY: Actual Footage or OK=� Setback Waiver Required 1. Residence: 100 feet 2. Driveway: 50 feet 3. Sanitary Leaching Pool (cesspool): 100 feet 4. Septic Tank: 75 feet 5. Swimming Pool and related structures: 50 feet 6. Landscaping or gardening: 50 feet 7. Placement of C&D material: 100 feet TOP OF BLUFF: 1. Residence: 100 feet 2. Driveway: 100 feet 3. Sanitary leaching pool (cesspool) 100 feet: 4. Swimming pool and related structures: 100 feet Public Notice of Hearing Card Posted: Y / N Ch. 275 Ch. 111 SEQRA Type: I II Unlisted Action - Type of Application: Pre-Submission Administrative Amendment ✓Wetland Coastal Erosion Emergency Violation Non-Jurisdiction Survey <_ 5 years: Y/N Wetland Line by:- C.E.H.A. Line Additional information/suggested modifications/conditions/need for outside review/consultant/application completeness/comments/standards: have read & acknowledged the foregoing Trustees comments: Agent/Owner; 3 Present were- J. Bredemeyer M. Domino G. Goldsmith -Z N. Krupski __ZG. Williams Other 18. Does the proposed action include Construction or other activities that result in the inIPOLIndillent of NOS yr water or other liquids(e.g. retention pond,waste lagoon.,darn)? [f Yes,explain purpose and size. --—— 19. 19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed I NO YES solid waste management facility`} If Yes,describe-- .................. i 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation(ongoing or NO YES completed)for hazardous waste? If Yes,describe: I AFFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF My KNOWLEDGE name:Applicant/sponsor e- Date: Signature:ignati-ITe: - — ---- ---- Part 2-Impact Assessment, The Lead Agency is responsible for the completion of Part:2. Ansv,-er all of 11-w following 0 questions in Part 2 using the information contained in Part I and other materials subi-niaea by the project s-po-ITS101,01- otherwise available to the reviewer. Whert answering the questions the revicN�cr should be guided by the concept"Have Illy responses been reasonable considering the scale and context of the proposed action-?` No,or Moderate sinall to large impact impact ni a y may occul, occur I Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning regulations? 2. Wilt the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land'? ----------F F-7 -� F- 3 Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area(CEA)? 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect existing infrastructure for mass transit,biking or walkway? 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate reasonabiy available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? L2fJ T Will the proposed action impact existing: a. public/private water supplies? b. Public private wastewater treatment utilities? 8- Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic,archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources? 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change io natural resources(e.g,,wetlands, waterbodies.,groundwater,air quality, flora and fauna)? Page 3 of 4 No,or Moderate small to large impact impact may may occur occur 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage problems? 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? Part 3-Determination of significance. The Lead Agency is responsible for the completion of Part 3. For every question in Part 2 that was answered"moderate to large impact may occur",or if there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action may or will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, please complete Part 3. Part 31 should,in sufficient detail, identify the impact,including any measures or design elements that have been included by the project sponsor to avoid or reduce impacts. Part 3 should also explain how the lead agency determined that the impact may or will not be significant.Each potential impact should be assessed considering its setting,probability of occurring, duration, irreversibility,geographic scope and magnitude. Also consider the potential for short-term, long-term and cumulative impacts. Check this box if you have determined, based on the information and-analysis above,and any Supporting doUunentation, that the proposed action may result in one or more potentially large or significant adverse impacts and an environmental impact statement is required. Check this box if you have determined,based on the information and analysis above,and any Supporting documentation, that the proposed action will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Town of Southold-Board of Trustees A 4?1 Name of Lead Agency Date President N �o ZlOfficer in Lead Agency in Print )r a VOIISI V Title of Responsible Officer SignatureMi'Rcsponsible Offilicer in Lead Agency Signature of Preparer(if different from Responsible Officer) PRINT Page 4 of 4 Board of Trustees Appl,Y ation AFFIDAVIT i�9,qgM 14, 8&4- BEING DULY SWORN DEPOSES AND AFFIRMS THAT HE/SHE IS THE APPLICANT FOR THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PERMIT(S) AND THAT ALL STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE TRUE TO THE BEST OF HIS/HER KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, AND THAT ALL WORK WILL BE DONE IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN THIS APPLICATION AND AS MAY BE APPROVED BY THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE APPLICANT AGREES TO HOLD THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HARMLESS AND FREE FROM ANY AND ALL DAMAGES AND CLAIMS ARISING UNDER OR BY VIRTUE OF SAID PERMIT(S), IF GRANTED. IN COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION, I HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE TRUSTEES, THEIR AGENT(S) OR REPRESENTATIVES, INCLUDING THE CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, TO ENTER ONTO MY PROPERTY TO INSPECT THE PREMISES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS APPLICATION, INCLUDING A FINAL INSPECTION. I FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ENTER ONTO MY PROPERTY AND AS REQUIRED TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ANY CONDITION OF ANY WETLAND OR COASTAL EROSION PERMIT ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DURING THE TERM OF THE PERMIT. a Signature of Property Owner Signature of Property Owner /tIAR14 9. PI-46 SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS _ DAY OF I (T Ly 120 Notary Public MICHAEL A.IGMACK NOW Publio,State of New York No.02K15056623 Qualified In Nassau County Commission Expires March i 1, = Board of Trustees Appl ktion AUTHORIZATION (Where the applicant is not the owner) owe, tIAR14 /JPILE owners of the property identified as SCTM# 1000- in the town of l uwow ,New York, hereby authorizes MI c-YA EL A . &/d4 ck to act as my agent and handle all necessary work involved with the application process for permit(s) from the Southold Town Board of Trustees for this property. Property Owner's Signature Property Owner's Signature HAR/A 14. P141--- SWORN lr.1---SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS _ DAY OF ,71//-y , 20 Z 0 Notary Public MICHAEL A.KIMACK Notary Public,State of New York No.02KI5056823 Qualified in Nassau County Commission Expires March 11,2022 - APPLICANUAGENWREPRESENTATIVE TRANSACTIONAL DISCLOSURE,FORM The Fawn of Southold' flicts of interestrn the hart of town officers and emnlo5 ees. Tltc purnose of his form is to rovide information which can..alert the town of possible conflicts of interes,and allow it to take whatever action[s pew au to avoid same. YOURNAME: P/L MQ�f� [n the name of (Last name,first name,-rpiddle initial,unless you areapplying someone else or other entity,such as a company.If so,indicate the other person's or company's name.) NAME OF APPLICATION: (Check all that apply.) Tax grievanceBuilding Variance Trustee Change of Zone Coastal Erosion Approval of plat Mooring — Exemption from plat or official map Planning Other (If"Other",name the activity.) Do you personally(or through your company,spouse,sibling,parent,or child)'have a relationship with any officer or employee of the Town of Southold? ''Relationship"includes by blood,marriage,or business interest."Business interest"means a business, including a partnership,in which the town officer or employee has even a partial ownership of(or employment by)a corporation in which the town officer or employee owns more than 5%of the shares. YES NO If you answered"YES",complete the balance of this form and date and sign where indicated. Name of person employed by the'rown of Southold Title or position of that person Describe the relationship between yourself(the applicandagGnt/representative)and the town officer or employee,Either check the appropriate line A)through D)and/or describe in the space provided. The town officer or employee or his or her spouse,sibling,parent,or child is(check all that apply): _ A.)the owner of greater Chun S%of the shares of the corporate stock of the applicOnt T (when the applicant is a corporation); B)the legal or beneficial owner of any interest in a non-corporate entity(when the applicant is not a corporation); C)an officer,director,partner,or employee of the applicant;or D)the actual applicant. DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIP Submitted this day gf 20 190 —� 9ignature_C Print Name `s/,�� ar Form TS 1 APPLICANT/AGEN'T/REPRESENTAITW TRANSACTIONAL DISCLOSURE FORM The Town of Southold's CodeW Ethics prohibits conflicts of intemAon the part of town offlcemand employees.Thepurpose of his foriso rovide inforination.whieh can dlert,the tow of o.sible co flicts of mteres and al ow it to take wil, ver action is necessary to avoid same. YOURNAME: VI&A A. jag (Last name,first name,4iiddle initial,unless you are applying in the name of someone else or other entity,such as a company.If so,indicate the other person's or company's name.) NAME OF APPLICATION: (Check all that apply.) Tax grievance Building Variance Trustee Change of Zone Coastal Erosion Approval of plat Mooring Exemption from plat or official map Planning Other (If"Other'',name the activity.) Do you personally(or through your company,spouse,sibling,parent,or child)`have a relationship with any officer or emplovee of the Town of Southold? "Relationship's includes by blood,marriage,or business interest.`Business interest"means a business, including,a partnership,in which the town officer or employee has even a partial ownership of(or employment by)'acorporation in which the town bfflcer or employee owns_more than 5%of the shares. YES NO )e If you answered"YES",complete the balance of this form and date and sign where indicated. Name of person employed by the Town of Southold Title or position of that person Describe the relationship between yourself(the applicant/agent/representative)and the town officer or employee.Either check the appropriate line A)through D)and/or describe in the space provided. The town officer or employee or his or her spouse,sibling,parent,or child is(check all that apply): A)the owner of greater than 5%of the shares of the corporate stock of the applicant (when the applicant is a corporation); B)the legal or beneficial owner of any interest in a non-corporate entity(when the applicant is nota corporation); C)an officer,director,partner,or employee of the,applicant;or D)the actual applicant. DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIP Submitted this N'Oday of dfj&e 201P Signature zr==22 "�Print Name Form TS 1 Glenn Goldsmith,President Q FD(�-` , - Town Hall Annex Michael J.Domino ��� 54375 Route 25 John M.Bredemeyer III ry z P.O.Box 1179 A.Nicholas Krupski Southold,NY 11971 Greg Williams �'d, pl, Telephone(631)765-1892 Fax(631)765-6641 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD October 26, 2020 Michael Kimack P.O. Box 1047 Southold, NY 11971 Re: Board of Trustees Application of Maria H. Pile 420 Lake Drive, Southold SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 To Whom It May Concern: You are receiving this letter as notice that, in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 202.1, this application is now scheduled to be heard by the Southold Town Board of Trustees, via videoconferencing on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 beginning at 5:30 P.M. Please continue to check the Town's website as the meeting date approaches for the latest meeting agenda and videoconferencing information. Also enclosed is an informational notice regarding the videoconferencing meeting and how to access the online meeting. Please mail a copy of the informational notice along with all other required paperwork to each of the adjacent property owners. Please keep a copy of said informational notice for your records so that you can access the meeting in order to have a conversation with the Board during your application review. ery Truly Yours, Glenn Goldsmith, President Board of Trustees '07-'S,SFF00 Glenn Goldsmith, President r p�4 Cpm Town Hall Annex Michael J.Domino ���� y� 54375 Route 25 John M.Bredemeyer III � z P.O.Box 1179 A.Nicholas Krupski ,boy ® Old Southold,NY 11971 Greg Williams � 'j10d �`� r Telephone(631)765-1892 ` r Fax(631)765-6641 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD WORK SESSION & PUBLIC HEARINGS WEDNESEDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020 5:OOPM & 5:30PM A Regular Work Session and Public Board Hearings of the SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD OF TRUSTEES will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 with the Work Session beginning at 5:OOPM and Public Hearings beginning at 5:30PM. Pursuant to Executive Order 202.1 of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in-person access by the public will not be permitted. Town residents are invited to attend the public meetings virtually via the Zoom online platform. Written comments"may also be submitted via email to the Trustees Clerks at eli2;abethc@southoldtownny.gov and diane.disalvo@town.southold.ny.us. Said comments will be considered at the public hearing provided that they are'submitted no later than 12:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on the day of the public hearing. The public will have access to view and listen to the meeting as it is happening via Zoom. If you do not have access to a computer or smartphone, there is an option to listen in via telephone. Further details about how to tune in to the meeting are on the Town's website at https://www.southoldtownny.gov/calendar or call the Board of Trustees office at (631) 765-1892 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:OOAM —4:OOPM. Options for public attendance: - • Online at the website zoom.us, click on "join a meeting" and enter the information below. Zoom Meeting ID: 962 8115 2407 Password: 299051 • Telephone: Call 1(646) 558-8656 Enter Meeting ID and Password when prompted (same as above). In order to "request to speak" when the application you are interested in has begun, please press *9 on your phone and wait for someone to acknowledge your request. When prompted to unmute your phone press *6. To view the application files please visit: https://www.southoldtownny.gov At the bottom of the picture on the main screen click on the second button from the right "Town Records, Weblink/Laserfiche"; go to bottom of page and click on "pg. 2"; click on "Trustees" folder; click on "Applications"; click on "Pending"; all files are listed by name"in alphabetical order. Click on the name of the application to view the file. Glenn Goldsmith,President 1' ' Town Hall Annex Michael J. Domino �� mow; 54375 Route 25 John M.Bredemeyer III ;¢ P.O. Box 1179 A.Nicholas Krupski V yr Southold,NY 11971 Greg Williams ,w "���` Telephone(631)765-1892 Fax(631)765-6641 BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES TOWN OF SOUTHOLD BOARD OF TRUSTEES: TOWN OF SOUTHOLD --------------------------------------------------------------- In the Matter of the Application of MARIA H. PILE COUNTY OF SUFFOLK STATE OF NEW YORK AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FORM UNTIL AFTER POSTING REMAINS IN PLACE FOR AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE I, f WQ61- A �OWC#6siding at/dba P O AN—e- —0 4 g y sworn, deposv 7 ..........�..� being duly e and say That on the& day of ocr , 20e�0, I personally posted the property known as by placingthe Board�Trustees official � � � WW fficial r1oticing poster where it can easily be seen from the street, and that I have checked to be sure the noticing poster has remained in place for seven days immediately preceding the date of the public hearing. Date of hearing noted thereon to be held Wednesday November 18 2020. Dated: (signature) S\vom to before me this y lay of 06'/ 20 DAVID J.JANNUZZI NOTARYi'C,STATE OF NEW 0R 3,n�JA6C52S85ferty�_ m ebr�rary1ti F Qota�Public w PROOF OF MAILING OF NOTICE ATTACH CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPTS Name: Address: ll'w r�,./-8 C yN T11lV CAZRO Z ;-Ig ! -� Y N, Y Al,Y -:7 9 '` // - 1- 12 /C a B/RD Zazlj)e,6 AIS,., ` Vim`" V 61 615�x/01i 6 e W 'OR60'aw, /V.y //V)-/ STATE OF NEW YORK 'r COUNTY OF SUFFOLK residing at being duly sworn, deposes and says that on the —::2jdayof__a,C7 20?d, deponent mailed a-true copy of the Notice set forth in the Board of Trustees Application, directed to each of the above named persons at the addresses set opposite there respective names; that the addresses set opposite the names of said persons are the address of said persons as shown on the current assessment roll of the Town of Southold; that said Notices were mailed at the United States Post Office at SO(/VIOLP _, that said Notices were mailed to each of said persons by CERTIFIED MAIL/RETURN RECEIPT. �.. 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OWNER(S) OF RECORD: MARIA H. PILE SUBJECT OF PUBLIC HEARING: For a Wetland Permit to construct a 36.0'x34.7' (1,249.2sq.ft.) two-story dwelling on foundation in accordance with FEMA standards for a AE zone; and a pervious driveway. Located: 420 Lake Drive, Southold. SCTM# 1000-59-1-21.2 TIME & DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING:_ Wednesday, November 18, 2020 — at or about 5:30P.M. — To access the Zoom meeting please see the meeting agenda located in the Trustees section of the Town website. If you have an interest in this project, you are invited to view the Town file(s) through the Southold Town website. To view the application files please visit: https://www.southoldtownny.gov At the bottom of the picture on the main screen click on r the second button from the right "Town Records, Weblink/Laserfiche"; go to bottom of page and click on "pg. 2"; click on "Trustees" folder; click on "Applications"; click on "Pending"; all files are listed by name in alphabetical order. Click on the name of the application to view the file. BOARD OF TRUSTEES * TOWN OF SOUTHOLD * (631) 765-1892 Town of Southold LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM A. INSTRUCTIONS 1. All applicants for permits* including Town of Southold agencies, shall complete this CCAF for proposed actions that are subject to the Town of Southold Waterfront Consistency Review Law. This assessment is intended to supplement other information used by a Town of Southold agency in making a determination of consistency. *Except minor exempt actions including Building Permits and other ministerial permits not located within the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. 2. Before answering the questions in Section C, the preparer of this form should review the exempt minor action list, policies and explanations of each policy contained in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. A -proposed -action will be evaluated, as to its significant beneficial and adverse effects upon the coastal tired(which includes all of Southold Town). 3: If any question in Section C on this form is answered "yes" or "no", then the proposed action will affect the achievement of the LWRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus, each answer must be exalained in detail, listing both supporting and non- Sunporting facts. If an action cannot be certified as consistent with the LWRP policy standards and conditions,it shall not be undertaken. A copy of the LWRP is available in the following places: online at the Town of Southold's website (southoldtown.northfork.net), the Board of Trustees Office, the Planning Department, all local libraries and the Town Clerk's office. B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSED ACTION SCTM# PROJECT NAME The Application has been submitted to (check appropriate response): Town Board ❑ PIanning Board❑ Building Dept. ❑ Board of Trustees 1. Category of Town of Southold agency action(check appropriate response): (a) Action undertaken directly by Town agency(e.g.capital ❑ 'construction,_planning activity,agency regulation,land transaction) ❑ (b) Financial assistance(e.g. grant,loan,subsidy) (c) - Permit, approval, license,certification: Nature and extent of action: 60401 A-i5HA YrAzV ">A9V5 Cad AN AA: zoYE, GlIl7"'� Location of action:_ 420 L,4/l /JP,ZV,-'-- Site acreage: Present land use: VA CAAvr L d 77 Present zoning classification: P-4 0 2. If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following information shall be provided: (a) Name of applicant: &ARIA A)_ R4�6 (b) Mailing address:_ ___77-37 f CA_R_SOA 6 RD._ ONsr-1- (c) Telephone number: Area Code( (d) Application number, if any; mtq Will the action be directly undertaken,require funding,or approval by a state or federal agency? Yes ❑ No If yes, which state or federal agency? C. Evaluate the project to the following policies by analyzing how the project will further support or not support the policies. Provide all proposed Best Management Practices that will further each policy. Incomplete answers will require that the form be returned for completion. DEVELOPED COAST POLICY Policy 1. Foster a pattern of development in the Town of Southold that enhances community character, preserves open space, makes efficient use of infrastructure, makes beneficial use of a coastal location, and minimizes adverse effects of development. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Page 2 for evaluation criteria. ,JYes ❑ No ❑ Not Applicable dI' D OWAa4Z&& ITZN r OA1 P96659 BY A95M?"ZW Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWR.P Section III—Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria ❑ Yes ❑ No 'X Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria ❑ Yes ❑ No X Not Applicable L X ,� S 01= c .� Attach additional sheets if necessary NATURAL COAST POLICIES Policy 4. Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 8 through 16 for evaluation criteria FX Yes F1 No 0 Not Applicable RRORDXU�p P—�&Mff.�! 13,6 R•4/S,ED W gj6HA COoU1�'S/M& — Z�6/ ,CD2 A5 �70.&5 Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 5. Protect and improve water quality and supply in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III --Policies Pages 16 through 21 for evaluation criteria F] Yes 1:1 No Not Applicable payc s .y©7-AReZ. -n Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 6. Protect and restore the quality and function of the Town of Southold ecosystems including Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats and wetlands. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 22 through 32 for evaluation criteria. D D Yes No loo i pplicable BOL/sy 6 A/d T ARipZ, 7-0 n}/S ?ROVe C7- Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III – Policies Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria. Yes K No,[:] Not Applicable GU LL HVrOV Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 8. Minimize environmental- degradation in Town of Southold from solid waste and hazardous substances and wastes. See LWRP Section III–Policies; Pages 34 through 38 for evaluation criteria. ❑ Yes R1 No ❑ Not Applicable 71�� 01-1-4 �5 AQQ7-11- 1E'64D��AS S PRoDIIC,6� cT/W Y //V D OS' D AE 6V �lrC iP N D � i PUBLIC COAST POLICIES ' I Policy 9. Provide for public access to, and recreational use of, coastal waters, public lands, and public resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III–Policies; Pages 38 through 46 for evaluation criteria. ❑ Ye❑ Nol," Not Applicable PDL/CY ? Al CLAM, n 2V/S Attach additional sheets if necessary WORKING COAST POEiCIES Policy 10. Protect Southold's water-dependent uses and promote siting of new water-dependent uses in suitable locations. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 47 through 56 for evaluation criteria. ❑ Yes ❑ No 0 Not Applicable POLICY .4 p1, or. Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 11. Promote sustainable use of living marine resources in Long Island Sound, the Peconic Estuary and Town waters. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 57 through 62 for evaluation criteria. ❑ Yes ❑ No ® Not Applicable ` OL/Cy !l it/ 7-A pa , rQ Z/S I-R Q!r&C77 Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 12. Protect agricultural lands in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III —Policies; Pages 62 through 65 for evaluation criteria. ❑ Yes ❑ No� Not Applicable Aea A I ` salL� d� RoP ,Y OR _ � N Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 13. Promote appropriate use and development of energy and mineral resources. See LWRP Section III—Policies; Pages 65 through 68 for evaluation criteria. ❑ Yes ❑ Nog Not Applicable OZZ(V /3 Al 0 7'.4??/-- 7-0 r17'/S PRD C7-- PREPARED BY H.4. k=C),e� TITLE- , &E/V 9' DATE40006