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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-02/10/2021 M ,t�%YoFFO�►,��aG Peter A.Young,Chairman ti 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., February 10, 2021 4:30 PM Zoom Online Platform A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., February 10, 2021 via the Zoom Online Platform. Present were: Carol Brown, Acting-Chairperson John Stein, Member Peter Meeker, Member Caroline Burghardt, Member James Dinizio, Jr., Town Board Liaison Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent: Peter Young, Chairman John Chandler, Member CALL TO ORDER Acting-Chairperson Carol Brown called the meeting to order at 4:45PM. CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES PROGRAM Peter Meeker reported that the program is active, however, there is a lack of participation. The program relies on the cooperation from the town board and department heads to get the information and not all departments have responded. He is now looking for suggestions on how to motivate them. Grants are available at the bronze level but we need this information to attain this level. Councilman Dinizio requested Peter send him a list of department heads that haven't responded and he will contact them. Carol Brown has been working with Lloyd Reisenberg on the updates to the website, and he has been exceptional at getting this done. i v 2 ANNOUCEMENTS Carol Brown and Peter Meeker are participating in a 5-week seminar, Sustainable Municipalities: Innovative Practices & Emerging Trends in the US on Tuesdays 12:OOpm - 1:00pm, February 2nd through March 2"d. Getting the community involved is vital to the success of the program, which translates into expanding the Task Force to include a variety of stakeholders. REPORTS Peter Meeker attended the Board of Trustees meeting held on Wed., January 20, 2021. Two of the applications were Tabled and all others were Approved. The application made on behalf of Laura Solinger was approved and Peter noted that Trustee Goldsmith did not agree with the CAC's assessment of the bluff. The application made on behalf of New Suffolk Boat Yard.was approved and run-off mitigation was required. It was noted that it was within SPEDES jurisdiction and the pump- out is being managed by the Town of Southold. The boat transporter has been idle for years and, according to the agent Dave Bergen, spill protection is not necessary. The application made on behalf of lavarrone was approved with no mention of a boat lift. Peter contacted the office of the Trustees and there was no permit for the boat lift on file. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, to Approve the Minutes of January 13, 2021. RECOMMENDATIONS -WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of MILDRED PASCUCCI to construct a proposed two-story, single-family dwelling, decks and stairways; install a sanitary system along the easterly portion of the lot; install 151 If. of retaining wall; place approx. 370 cy. of clean sand surrounding the proposed IA/OWTS septic system; install a well, install a 30'X 15' French drain 2' deep and construct 560 sf. gravel driveway. Landscape property consistent with landscaping plan consisting of red fescue, Cape American Beach grass, and install three groupings of Atlantic Red Cedar and supplement plantings adjacent to the septic system with Grounsel Bush installed 6' on center and within the bounds of the property. Located: 305 Narrow River Rd., Orient. SCTM#26-3-11 Inspected by: Carol Brown, John Stein r 3 The CAC Supports the application using best management practices for the IA/OWTS septic system. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of GARY MANGUS & MIRIAM MEYERS to install a 6'X 20' floating dock accessed by a 3'X 20' ramp with railing built directly off existing bulkhead. Ramp and dock deck to be Thru-Flow or equal to allow light penetration. Application to include electrical power. Dredge 25-27' of silt to provide 30" min. to marine bottom for float and boat. Angle of repose from proposed marine bottom to existing marine bottom to be 3:1 min. Spoils to be deposited and contained inside bulkhead for dewatering. Located: 1295 Island View Lane, Greenport. SCTM#57-2-16 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of THEODORE STRATIGOS & CARISSA LAUGHLIN to replace 101 If. of bulkhead on the southerly portion of the property with 15' returns along the easterly and westerly property boundaries, as well as 15' wide non-turf buffer area with railroad ties at its landward boundary. Install an electric powered retractable ramp/davit system consisting of 4'X 5' wood platform, 3'X 15' hinged aluminum ramp and electric davit secured with a concrete footing, setback 15' from westerly property line. Located: 550 Blue Marlin Drive, Southold. SCTM#57-1-27 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown The CAC does Not Support the application because the size of the retractable ramp/davit system is not specified and is not permitted in accordance with Ch. 275-Wetlands Code. The structure should be constructed using Thru-Flo decking and a vegetated non-turf buffer should be installed landward of the bulkhead. There was no evidence of 15' returns on the existing bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was 4 RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of MARYBETH SCISCENTE to reconstruct the wood deck (with fiberglass pool), new masonry patio, and abandon existing septic system in rear and install new septic system in front yard. Located: 405 Lake Drive, Southold. SCTM#80-3-16 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown The CAC Supports the application with a drywell for the pool backwash. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of CANDACE CORLETT to construct additions to the existing single-family residence consisting of a new rear deck addition, front covered porch addition, first floor addition, second story existing open balcony size reduction, rear deck railing addition, and front covered porch railing addition. Located: 300 Clearview,Road, Southold. SCTM#90-4-8.3 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol ,Brow Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of OLIVER HENDERSON & STEFANIE LEONG for the removal of the existing storm damaged and deteriorated pier and replacement with new 4' wide X 188' long fixed pier, 3' wide X 16' long aluminum ramp and 6'X20' floating dock supported with two 10" dia. piles in same approximate location as existing. All decking on proposed pier to be thru-flow and floating dock to be untreated timber or composite. A 4'X 4' long platform will be installed on pier and 4'X 4' long steps to beach area will be installed on the south side of pier to gain access to beach area and replace existing storm damaged steps. Proposed 75' vinyl retaining wall will be installed to replace existing upper timber retaining wall with a raised elevation of approx. 12" above existing grade and 35 cy. of clean fill will be imported and spread to a maximum depth of 12" landward of the proposed retaining wall and stabilized with grass seed. Adjacent to the house there will be one additional 5'X 5' long stair case added to the existing deck on the south side of the residence and the existing timber decking on the existing deck will be removed and replaced with untreated composite TimberTech decking. There will be no size increase on deck or modifications to sub-structure, just replacement of decking boards. Located: 775 Wood Lane, Peconic. SCTM#86-6-9 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown The CAC does Not Support the application because the overall size of the dock should be reduced and kept in line with the neighboring docks, and constructed using Thru-Flo v � 5 decking. The proposed size is 50% longer than the other docks in the area. More details are required for the proposed retaining wall/bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SHEENA ACHARYA & ADRIAN SAPOLLNIK for the removal of the existing steps on bluff and replacement of steps in same general location including platforms and steps size; 4'X 4' platform, 4'X 8' steps, 4'X 4' platform, 4'X 18' steps, 4'X 4' platform, 4'X 2' steps, 4'X 4' platform, 4'X 18' steps, 4'X 4' platform, 4'X 2' steps, 4'X 4' platform, 4'X 18' steps, 4'X 10' platform and 4'X 8' steps to beach. In addition a 10'X 10' on-grade platform will be installed directly landward of existing bulkhead. All decking to be untreated and all work to be performed by hand methods. Located: 645 Glen Court, Cutchogue. SCTM#83-1-7 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown The CAC Supports the application with retractable stairs at the base and parallel to the shoreline. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of NORTH FORK HAVEN, LLC to construct along eroding toe of bluff approx. 140 If. of stone revetment (including 4 If. on easterly adjacent property to provide connection to existing neighboring revetment), with a 10 If. angled westerly return, consisting of approx. 3 to 5 ton stone placed over 50 to 100 Ib. core stone and filter cloth; restore bluff face with terrace retaining walls, approx. 432 cy. of sand nourishment (including approx. 334 cy. of on-site material excavated from toe of bluff for revetment installation and approx. 98 cy. of clean sandy fill to be trucked in from an approved upland source), and native plantings; and establish 10' wide non-turf buffer along top of bluff, to be planted with native vegetation. Located: 8871 Oregon Rd., Cutchogue.-SCTM#83-1-34.1 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown The CAC does Not Support the application due to discrepancies in the narrative. This property should designated as a sensitive area. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried K � 6 Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of WILLIAM GRELLA & GARY OSBOURNE to construct a 110'X 4' wide fixed dock with untreated decking and removal and replacement of existing timber jetties with new vinyl in same location as existing (one 36 If., one 37 If. and one 49 If. in length). Located: 1200 First Street, New Suffolk .SCTM#1,17-7-30 Inspected by: Caroline Burghardt, Peter Meeker The CAC does Not Support the application because the size of the dock is too long and could create environmental damage to the area. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of WILLIAM GRELLA & GARY OSBOURNE for the as-built shower, pavers on sand and other landscape structures, and for a proposed exterior right-turn staircase. Located: 1200 First Street, New Suffolk. SCTM#117-7-30 Inspected by: Caroline Burghardt, Peter Meeker The CAC Supports the application with the installation of a drywell for the run-off. Vote'of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of W12600, LLC to remove remnants of previously existing dock structure and construct a fixed timber dock structure, consisting of a 4'X 8' landward ramp leading to a 4'X 122' fixed timber catwalk with a single handrail (constructed with open-grate decking, elevated a min. of 4' above tidal marsh) and 4'X 8' stairs to grade at its seaward end; and erect a 7'X 14' storage shed. Located: 1650 West Creek Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#110-1-5 Inspected by: Caroline Burghardt, Peter Meeker The CAC Supports the application with a vegetated non-turf buffer and the stairs at the base parallel to the shoreline. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Caroline Burghardt, seconded by Peter Meeker, it was x . , RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of DAVID & KERRY TARR/SHEEHAN for the installation of a 20'X 40' pool spa/combo and patio 21' off the house to ensure it is safely situated away from the raised deck. Located: 160 Inlet View East, Mattituck. SCTM#100-3-10.13 Inspected by: Caroline Burghardt, Peter Meeker The CAC Supports the application, however the agent/contractor does not have a contractor's license on file with the Town of Southold. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Caroline Burghardt, seconded by Peter Meeker, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SHAWN & DAWN WILLIAMS to remove and replace 161 If. of existing timber bulkhead with new vinyl bulkhead in same location as, existing with raised height of 12" above existing. Located: 405 South Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#106-11-20 Inspected by: Caroline Burghardt, Peter Meeker The CAC Supports the application with a vegetated non-turf buffer landward of the bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried RECOMMENDATIONS-APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Peter Meeker, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of PHILIP LIM to Amend Wetland Permit #9696 and Coastal Erosion Permit#9696C to construct a corner retaining wall 52 sf.; 2'X 12' along the,w6sterly edge of existing deck and 3.5'X 8' along the northerly edge of deck. Backfill with approx. 3 yds. clean fill and plant Bayberry or Blueberry vegetation; and remove one (1) 4" caliper Black Cherry. Located: 2070 Hyatt Rd., Southold. SCTM#50-1-1 Inspected by: Caroline Burghardt, Peter Meeker The CAC does Not Support the application because the pool is too close to the top of the bluff and cautions the Board of Trustees on compromising setbacks. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried v ' 8 Moved by Caroline Burghardt, seconded by Peter Meeker, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of EDWARD QUINTIERI III to Amend Wetland Permit#1732 for the existing dock size and configuration of 4'X 72'. Located: 480 North Riley Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#122-3-34.1 Inspected by: Caroline Burghardt, Peter Meeker The CAC does Not Support the amendment and recommends the submission of a new full wetland permit application with updated plans. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Caroline Burghardt will participate in the next Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wed., February 17, 2021 via the Zoom Online Platform. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council will be held on Wed., March 10, 2021 at 4:30PM 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, Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council