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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-01/13/2021 �gUFFO(�- Peter A.Young,Chairman Q - Town Hall,53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish,Secretary P.O.Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Telephone(631)765-1889 Fax(631)765-1823 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., January 13, 2021 4:30 PM Zoom Online Platform A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., January 13, 2021 via the Zoom Online Platform. Present were: Peter Young, Chairman John Stein, Member Peter Meeker, Member Caroline Burghardt, Member Carol Brown, Member John Chandler, Member Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent: James Dinizio, Jr., Town Board Liaison CALL TO ORDER Chairman Peter Young called the meeting to order at 4:33PM. CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES PROGRAM Carol has been working with Lloyd Reisenberg on the website and will soon have a draft for review. The CAC web page will have a link to the Climate Smart Communities. Carol asked the members to review the draft and provide comments. Peter Meeker asked if the CAC could apply for a grant. He will share the specifics of the grant with the CAC members for their review then present to the Town Board for their approval. Carol Brown has experience in grant writing and willing to assist. 2 REPORTS John Stein attended the Board of Trustees meeting held on Mon., December 21, 2020. He participated in the meeting via Zoom and was given an opportunity to speak on a number of applications. The Board agreed to his request to increase a buffer on a proposed project on the Sound. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, to Approve the Minutes of December 9, 2020. RECOMMENDATIONS -WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of DOMELUCA II LLC c/o ISABEL SOUSA, DOWBUILT to construct a single-family dwelling, driveway and accessory structures. Existing building to be demolished and proposed pool and enclosure to be submitted under separate permit application. Located: 14895 Main Rd., East Marion. SCTM#23-1-2.10 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC Supports the application and recommends the applicant consider the installation of an I/A wastewater treatment system. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JOHN ELENTERIO & JUAN JARAMILLO for the removal and replacement of 67 If. of existing timber bulkhead with new vinyl bulkhead in same location as existing and raised height of 8" above existing. Project includes the removal of existing timber deck landward of bulkhead and installation of 6' wide stone/gravel walk along the landward side of the bulkhead to act as a non-turf buffer. In addition, a 90'X 18" tall timber landscape retaining wall will be installed parallel to the property line landward of the proposed non-turf buffer. Located: 50 Knoll Circle, East Marion. SCTM#37-5-21 Inspected by: Caroline Burghardt, Carol Brown, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with no increase in the height of the bulkhead and a vegetated non-turf buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried e 3 Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of STUART THORN for the ordinary maintenance and repairs to the existing platforms and staircase as needed. Remove and dispose of 8 retaining walls. Construct 8 new retaining walls, inkind/inplace. Construct new 4' walk on top of the bulkhead leading to new 3'X 5'X 10" stairway from bulkhead to beach. Install an additional 64 ton rock armor in front of east bulkhead and an additional 144 ton of rock armor in front of west bulkhead. Located: 19375 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#51-1-20.1 Inspected by: Carol Brown, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with retractable stairs at the base and parallel to the bluff, the bricks around the pool should be pervious, and the lights on the staircase are a navigation hazard and should be dark skies compliant. Vote of Council: Ayes: John Stein, Carol Brown, John Chandler, Peter Young, Peter Meeker. Recused: Caroline Burghardt Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of MICHAEL & ELLEN CARBONE to construct an 18'X 30' in-ground swimming pool with proposed at grade patio surround, with proposed pool compliant fence, equipment area and drywell. Located: 1580 North Bayview Rd., Southold. SCTM#70-12-34 Inspected by: Caroline Burghardt, Carol Brown, John Stein The CAC Supports the application consistent with the LWRP and recommends a setback of 50' in accordance with Ch. 275. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of WILLIAM & JEANNETTE AYERS to install a 16'X 32' in-ground swimming pool, shed and surrounding fence. Located: 122 Hickory Ave., Southold. SCTM#78-7-51 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC does Not Support the application and found it be incomplete. The applicant should be required to submit an updated survey/site plan with all proposed structures. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried c 4 Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of LAURA SOLINGER to construct 87 If. of new bulkhead with 15' return, seaward armor protection, and new slope restoration. Bulkhead and return to be constructed using vinyl sheathing. Approx. 273 cy. of clean fill to be placed behind the bulkhead and the bluff face. Rock armor to consist of 2'-3' cap rock (1 to 2 ton), 2' of core stone and filter fabric. Slope restoration area will be graded, backfilled and restored with a mix of beach grass, Rosa Rugosa, Bayberry, Virginia Rose and Pitch Pine. Slope stabilization shall incorporate board and stake terracing with vegetation. Located: 13459 Oregon Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#83-2-10.12 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Caroling Burghardt The CAC does Not Support the application because the bluff is a healthy, pristine and functioning bluff. There is no necessity for a perpendicular hard structure and the area should remain in its natural state. There was no sign of erosion and the staircase was not found to be undermined. The CAC requests this area be listed as a sensitive area as defined in the LWRP. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Peter Meeker, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of LAUREN PRAUS & MARK SCHWARTZ to reface approx. 265 If. of existing bulkhead, remove 28.5 If and 67 If. of existing bulkhead in two (2) locations. Construct 34 If. of new vinyl bulkhead in place of removed bulkhead along easterly side of property. Remove approx. 15 cy. of fill, prepare sub grade slope from top of bulkhead to shoreline. Place approx. 7 cy. of clean course sand on the sub base to create extension of beach line from neighboring property. Install two (2) 8" dia. double set dauphin pilings for anchorage where 67 If. of bulkhead removed. Construct a 4'X 16' fixed dock, install a TX 14' aluminum ramp, 6'X 20' floating dock, with (6) 8" dia. pilings and one 8" dia. double set dauphin piling. Located: 1360 Broadwaters Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-9-5 Inspected by: Peter Young, Peter Meeker, John Chandler The CAC Supports the application to repair and replace the existing bulkhead with a 10'- 15' vegetated buffer landward, and removal of the boat slip. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Peter Meeker, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of GLORIA NIXON for the in-place replacement of dilapidated 57 If. bulkhead, grading of area, installation of coir log, planting of Spartina 5 alterniflora and Spartina patens, installation of an 8' return on the southerly side of bulkhead, in-place replacement of existing "L" shaped fixed timber dock consisting of a 3'X 10' fixed dock off of bulkhead to a 4'X 16' fixed dock, using Thru-Flo decking. Located: 5170 Skunk Lane, Cutchogue. SCTM#138-2-13 Inspected by: Peter Young, Peter Meeker, John Chandler The CAC Supports the application with a 10' vegetated buffer landward of the bulkhead and Thru-Flo decking on the ramp. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to take NO ACTION on the application of NEW SUFFOLK PROPERTIES, LLC for the existing 120 docks, including catwalks, ramps, access ladders, water and power, fuel dock, fuel tanks and pumps plus mechanicals, bulkheads, accessory structures, and tie-off pilings. Located: 3350 West Creek Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#1 10-1-12 Inspected by: Peter Young, John Chandler, Peter Meeker, John Stein The CAC was unable to render a decision based a lack of information and recommends utilization of best management practices and review under all applicable code requirements. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Peter Young, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PAT J. IAVARONE for the installation of a 20'X 40' gunite swimming pool with associated pool code fence and drywell 83' behind existing bulkhead. Located: 995 West Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#110-7-3 Inspected by: Peter Young, John Chandler, Peter Meeker The CAC Supports the application with the installation of a drywell for the pool backwash and questions the legality of the boat lift. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of JANE G. WEILAND to demolish and remove existing cellar entrance and 60' section of existing 1.5 story dwelling; construct 6 additions and alterations to existing 1.5 story dwelling, including 415 second-floor dormer addition, 170 sf. deck in place of portion of existing roofed-over porch, 60 sf. first floor addition, and 1,044 sf. one and two-story addition to south end of dwelling with attached 377 sf. raised patio and steps, deck, retaining wall, and 6'X9' roofed-over entry porch and steps with grade-level masonry path; maintain existing hot-tub and outdoor shower on north side of house; install 500 gallon underground propane tank; underground utilities, A/C unit on grade-level slab; remove existing septic system and install I/A sanitary system, and regrade to accommodate new system using 126 cy. excavated on-site soil and 56 cy. of clean ratable soil to be trucked in. Install stormwater drainage system; install 6' high fencing along southerly property line; and establish 10' wide non-turf buffer adjacent to top of bluff to be planted with native vegetation. Located: 6485 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-13-11 Inspected by: Peter Young, John Chandler, Peter Meeker The CAC does Not Support the application as submitted due to insufficient setbacks from the top of the bluff. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ALISON M. BYERS C/O ALISON M. Byers, PsyD, VP to demolish existing one-story dwelling, 2,254 sf. located 28.6' from top of bluff and patio located 15' from top of bluff and construct one-story, 4,929 sf. single-family dwelling, carport and covered decks a min. of 50' from top of bluff; install pervious gravel driveway and parking area, 5' wide landscape steps to dwelling, 3' high landscape retaining walls, landscape beds, and 4' wide earthen pathways, including path to existing bluff stairway; remove existing nonconforming septic system 71' from top of bluff and install new I/A sanitary system more than 100' from top of bluff; relocate public water service and install underground electric service; install stormwater drainage system; clear approx. 5,390 sf. of existing vegetation for new construction and revegetate approx. 8,195 sf. area; truck in approx. 187 cy. clean fill from an approved upland source to achieve proposed grades; and establish and perpetually maintain a 3,785 sf. non-turf buffer within 15' of top of bluff, and remove existing invasive vegetation/add native vegetation. Located: 10075 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#119-1-13.1 Inspected by: Peter Young, John Chandler, Peter Meeker The CAC Supports the application with a non-turf vegetated buffer landward of the bluff. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried RECOMMENDATIONS-APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS 7 Moved by John Stein, seconded by Peter Meeker, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of MICHAEL KREGER to Amend Wetland Permit#9433 to expand the footprint of the proposed pool terrace with relocation of stairs and addition of new stairs; removal of infinity edge trough from the plan; increase in total pool area; reconfiguration of pervious driveway; relocation of pool equipment; expansion of non-disturbance areas. Located: 1085 Bay Shore Rd., Greenport. SCTM#53-3-13.1 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC Supports the application, however the proposed location of the pool is less than the required setback as referenced in Ch. 275 Wetlands, consistent with the CAC review dated May 9, 2018. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Peter Meeker will participate in the next Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wed., January 20, 2021 via the Zoom Online Platform. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council will be held on Wed. February 10, 2021 via the Zoom Online Platform. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15PM. Respectfully submitted by, aattu", -M . ,- vdjjh Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council