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Home My WebLink About1000-12.-1-18 & 1.1 OFFICE LOCATION: �� S®UryO MAILING ADDRESS: Town Hall Annex �� lQ P.O. Box 1179 54375 State Route 25 Southold, NY 11971 (cor. Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.) Southold, NY 11971 G Q Telephone: 631 765-1938 t 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: October 6, 2020 Re. LWRP Coastal Consistency Review of TOWN OF SOUTHOLD AIRPORT &TOWN OF SOUTHOLD WASTE MANAGEMENT SCTM# 1000-12-1-18 & 12-1-1.1 Fishers Island Conservancy on behalf of TOWN OF SOUTHOLD AIRPORT & TOWN OF SOUTHOLD WASTE MANAGEMENT requests a Wetland Permit to stop the spread of and begin to _eliminate the invasive Phragmites (Phragmites australis) located throughout several locations totaling 8.1 acres (352,836 sq.ft.) on the two properties by applying the aquatic approved systemic herbicide ClearCast in the Fall for three (3) consecutive seasons by applying it to the foliage/leaf where it is taken up by the plant and translocated to the root; an organic, aquatic approved dye as well as an aquatic approved adjuvant will be used to increase coverage and uptake by the plant. Located: Whistler Avenue (Airport) & Fox Lane (WM), Fishers Island. SCTM# 1000-12-1-18 & 12- 1-1.1 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 proposed action is CONSISTENT with the LWRP policies and therefore CONSISTENT with the LWRP. 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 RECEIVE® Town of Southold OCT 0 2 2020 LWRP CONSISTENCY ASSESSMENT FORM Southold Town Planning Board A. INSTRUCTIONS I i 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 infonnation used by a Town of Southold agency in making a determination of consistency. 'Except minor exempt actions including Building Pernsits ! and other ministerial perinits 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 area(which includes all of Southold Town). 3. If any question in Section C on this form is answered "yes",then the proposed action may affect the achievement of the LINIRP policy standards and conditions contained in the consistency review law. Thus, the action should be analyzed in more detail and, if necessary, modified prior to making a determination that it is consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the LWRP policy standards and conditions. 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 th own of Southold's website (southoldtown.northfork.ne% the Board of Trustees Offic . the Planning Department, all local libraries and the Town Clerk' office. B. DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOS D ACTION (Airport) W SCTM# 100 -12:1-1.1 f SCTIVI# 1000 -12.-1 -18 ( _ The Application has been submitted to(check appro riate resp nse): Town Board 0 Planning Dept. F Building ept. Board of Trustees LE 1. Categoty of Town of Southold agency action(ch c ppropriate 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: FV--]j Nature and extent of action: We are applying for permission to treat Invasive Phragmites on the Airport property and the Waste Management property. We will very selectively apply a systemic herbicide and all plant material will be left undisturbed. We are encouraging the regrowth of native plants and no adverse effects are anticipated. HE POND AND LAKE CONNECTION Fishers Island Conservancy Phragmites Remediation Project Project Description Several locations totaling 8.1 acres (352,836 square feet) on the Town of Southold Airport and Municipal Waste properties have been taken over by Invasive Phragmites. Phragmites pushes out native plants and cannot provide food/habitat for native animals. The Fishers Island Conservancy wishes to stop the spread of this plant throughout the Island and to begin to eliminate it from the locations described here. We would like to apply the aquatic approved systemic herbicide C1earCast with the active ingredient of Imazamox in the Fall for three consecutive seasons. The product will be applied foliarly (to the foliage/leaf) where it is taken up by the plant and translocated to the root. We will utilize an organic, aquatic approved dye as well as an aquatic approved adjuvant to increase coverage and uptake by the plant. We have had tremendous success with this type of application and expect to have the plant mostly to completely eliminated by the last year. With a targeted application, we can selectively eliminate the Phragmites and leave other beneficial native plants. With the Invasive plant removed, we expect to see the native plants take the areas back starting the spring after the first Fall treatment. The goal is to end with no Phragmites and all of the areas filled in with native vegetation. Phragmites is an aggressive Invasive plant that will continue to spread if left unchecked. We frequently see,this plant form monocultural stands in the tens to hundreds of acres. Most lakes/ponds/shorelines will eventually be completely bordered and blocked off by this plant which both reduces their ecological and aesthetic value considerably. If there are any questions regarding this project, please feel free to reach out to our office or to me directly. Nicholas McMahon Aquatic 8s Fisheries Biologist The Pond and.Lake Connection n icknthepondandlake.com 1(860)389-5519 cell 1(203)885-0184 office 1112 Federal Road,Brookfield,Ct 06804 Telephone(203)885.0184 Fax(203) 885-0873 www.ThePondConnection.com NY 15201/CT 2764/NJ 99972A Location of action:500 Airport Rd.Fishers Island,NY 06390;adjacent to the Airport. Site acreage:(Airport)178.16 acres, (WM)9.57 acres Present land use:Airport and Waste Management facility. 4 Present zoning classification:(Airport)8-400(WMM)R-120 I i 2. If an application for the proposed action has been filed with the Town of Southold agency, the following information shall be provided: i (a) Name of applicant:Fishers Island Conservancy-Kristen Peterson(Administrative Coordinator) i a Fishers Island, P.O.Box 553,NY 06390 i (b) Mailing address: � (c) Telephone number:Area Code( )(860)460-0648 (d) Application number,if any:N/A i 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?NY DEC Permit 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. Yes ❑ No ® Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 2. Protect and preserve historic and archaeological resources of the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III—Policies Pages 3 through 6 for evaluation criteria El Yes 0 No ® Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary Policy 3. Enhance visual quality and protect scenic resources throughout the Town of Southold. See L'vVRP Section III—Policies Pages 6 through 7 for evaluation criteria i Yes No ® Not Applicable x t i I f Attach additional sheets if necessary l NATURAL COAST POLICIIES Policy 4. Minimize loss of life, structures, and natural resources from flooding and erosion. See LWIRP Section III—Policies Pages g through 16 for evaluation criteria G Yes El No ® Not Applicable 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 0' Yes E No ®Not Applicable 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. Vj Yes 0 No R Not Applicable The Fishers Island Conservacy is applying to remediate Invasive Phragmites on the Airport and Waste Management Properties.This invasive plant crowds out all native vegetation and does not proide habitat to native wildlife.We would like to selectively apply a systemic herbicide to kill this plant and allow native vegetation to repopulate the areas.Please see project description page attached. Attach additional sheets if necessary i Policy 7. Protect and improve air quality in the Town of Southold. See LWRP Section III — Policies 1 Pages 32 through 34 for evaluation criteria. i ❑ Yes No[ Not Applicable s 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 ❑ No ® Not Applicable PUBLIC COAST POLICIES 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. nn ❑ Ye-0 No® Not Applicable Attach additional sheets if necessary WORKING COAST POLICIES 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 ® Not Applicable i i Attach additional sheets if necessary i 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. i i ❑� Yes ❑ No® Not Applicable k, i 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 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 ❑ No ® Not Applicable Created on 512510511:20 AM fi[ I i f i i THE POND AND LAKE CONNECTION � Fishers island Conservancy Phragmites Remediation Project Project Description Several locations totaling 8.1 acres (352,836 square feet) on the Town of Southold Airport ' and Municipal Waste properties have been taken over by Invasive Phragmites. Phragmites pushes out native plants and cannot provide food/habitat for native animals. The Fishers Island 1 Conservancy wishes to stop the spread of this plant throughout the Island and to begin to eliminate i it from the locations described here. We would like to apply the aquatic approved systemic herbicide ClearCast with the active ingredient of Imazamox in the Fall for three consecutive seasons. The product will be applied foliarly (to the foliage/leaf) where it is taken up by the plant and translocated to the root. We will utilize an organic, aquatic approved dye as well as an aquatic approved adjuvant to increase coverage and . uptake by the plant. We have had tremendous success with this type of application and expect to have the plant mostly to completely eliminated by the last year. With a targeted application, we can selectively eliminate the Phragmites and leave other beneficial native plants. With the Invasive plant removed, we expect to see the native plants take the areas back starting the spring after the first Fall treatment. The goal is to end with no Phragmites and all of the areas filled in with native vegetation. F Phragmites is an aggressive Invasive plant that will continue to spread if left unchecked. We t� frequently see this plant form monocultural stands in the tens to hundreds of acres. Most lakes/ponds/shorelines will eventually be completely bordered and blocked off by this plant which both reduces-their ecological and aesthetic value considerably. If there are any questions regarding this project, please feel free to reach out to our office or to me directly. ¢f i Nicholas McMahon Aquatic &, Fisheries Biologist i f The Pond and Lake Connection nick'@thepondandlalce.com 1(860)389-55-.9 cell 1(203)885-0184 office �. 1112 Federal Road,Brookfield,Ct 06804 Telephone(203)885-0184 Fax(203)885-0873 www.ThePondConnection.com NY 15201/CT 2764/NJ 99972A i, P,. Fishers Islapd Conservancy 8 1 total acres of Phragmites to be treated �,�,....t;'""•ALL��, "5v mor . 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