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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-09/08/2021 ��o�OgllfFQ��.�@G Peter A.Young,Chairmany Z Town Hall,53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish,Secretary 1 P.O.Box 1179 • '� Southold,NY 11971 Telephone(631)765-1889 Fax(631)765-1823 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., September 8, 2021 4:30 PM Conference Room and Zoom Online Platform A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., September 8, 2021 in the Town Hall Conference Room. Present were: John Stein, Acting-Chairperson Carol Brown, Member Caroline Burghardt, Member John Chandler, Member Maggie Merrill, Member Shannon Wright, Member Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent: Peter Young, Chairperson James Dinizio, Jr., Town Board Liaison CALL TO ORDER Acting-Chairperson John Stein called the meeting to order at 4:55PM. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUCEMENTS Acting-Chairperson John Stein announced that Gov. Hochul recently signed legislation extending virtual access to public meetings under the NYS Open Meetings Law. Meetings can now be held remotely and/or in-person. CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES PROGRAM As a follow-up from last month's report on the CSC program, due to staffing issues in Stony Brook, John anticipates having the GIS working plan for the living shoreline project completed within the next 6-8 months. 2 REPORTS John Stein attended the Board of Trustees meeting held on Wed., August 18th. Carol Brown mentioned that there have been a number of applications for as-built projects and questioned the review process for these particular projects. John will address the as-built projects with the Board of Trustees and the Town Attorney. The application made on behalf of Vitale/Strong was Disapproved w/Prejudice by the Board of Trustees and the property owner is required to apply for a new permit. The application made on behalf of Orlofsky was approved by the Board of Trustees even though the adjoining property owner objected. They stated their property suffered severe damage due to the work on the applicant's property. John will draft a letter to the Town Attorney. The application made on behalf of Clous was approved by the Board of Trustees with the requirement of an I/A septic system. NEW BUSINESS In an effort to allow each member of the Conservation Advisory Council the opportunity to serve as chairperson, it was unanimously agreed upon by all members that were present, to rotate the position every two (2) years according to seniority, commencing January 2022. The current chairperson shall be replaced in January of 2022 with the next senior member. Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED, that a new chairperson of the Conservation Advisory Council shall be appointed every two (2) years, according to seniority, commencing January 2022. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried (Note: Maggie Merrill arrived late and was absent for the vote.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, to Approve the Minutes of August 9, 2021. RECOMMENDATIONS -WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by John Stein, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of ANDRES ZOITAS for a proposed swimming pool 20'X 50', pervious patio 3,228 sf., and a proposed outdoor kitchen. 3 Located: 1470 Grandview Dr., Orient. SCTM#14-2-3.15 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Shannon Wright The CAC does Not Support the application based on the following: • the proposed swimming pool should be no larger than 20'X 40'; • the rear setback should be 100'; and • the ZBA decision for the variance was not included in the application. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of LEONARD ROSENBAUM to remove and replace 163' bulkhead on Gull Pond. Proposed elevation to be 6" higher than the existing. Dredge the area 10' seaward to restore 4' depth of-4 ALW with all resultant spoils to remain on site and be used as backfill. Existing 8'X.,10' platform seaward of bulkhead to be removed and replaced with 4'X 6' platform. Located: 520 Snug Harbor Rd., Greenport. SCTM#35-5-34 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Shannon Wright The CAC Supports the application with a 10' non-turf vegetated buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of RICHARD R. & BERNICE F. VANDERBEEK TRUST to legalize an existing concrete seawall 50', wood steps 54 sf., and wood/compost deck 107.1 sf. at top of the existing bank. Located: 1150 Ruch Lane, Greenport. SCTM#52-2-35 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Shannon Wright Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein; seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JAMES D. & VICKY VAVAS to demolish the existing dwelling and construct a two-story single-family dwelling further landward than the existing dwelling, construct a landward porch, seaward deck, garage and driveway, and install an I/A OWTS septic system. Located: 3165 Bay Shore Rd., Greenport. SCTM#53-6-7 4 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Shannon Wright Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of CATHERINE CAHILL to construct additions to the northerly corner of the existing dwelling 416.5 sf., easterly corner 108.6 sf., southerly corner 140.4 sf., partially replace 960 sf. of asphalt driveway with gravel, install IA/OWTS septic system and construct a porch along the landward side of the existing dwelling. Located: 495 Bayview Ave., Southold. SCTM#52-5-23 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Shannon Wright The CAC Supports the application with the condition the driveway is replaced with all pervious materials. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of CHARLES ROSENBAUM for the construction of a 1,945 sf. dwelling, slab on grade, wood framing, 1,402 sf. deck and 1,200 sf. swimming pool. Install an I/A OWTS septic system with pressurized geomat leaching field on replaced soils. Located: 6710 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#59-8-6.2 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Shannon Wright Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried CONKLING ADVISORS, INC. for channel maintenance and marina basin improvements, which includes dredging of the southerly area of the marina basin as well as well as the basin inlet channel and the restoration of two peninsulas that flank the inlet. Construct 200 If. of block retaining wall system to an elevation of 7'; removal/replacement of concrete rip- rap with stone; construction of a 33 If. navy style bulkhead with an 8' return to an elevation of 7'; construction of a 233 If. navy style bulkhead to an elevation of 7'; construction of a 237 If. low-sill bulkhead to an elevation of .33'; removal of 954 cy. of dredged material from the inlet and boat basin to be placed between the double wall southerly block wall and the north and west bulkheads; removal and in-place replacement of 320 If. of steel bulkhead around the westerly peninsula with new vinyl navy style bulkhead; remove 255 cy. dredged material from inlet dredging portion to be placed on western peninsula to 5 match the elevation of the new bulkhead; and relocate osprey pole to the westerly peninsula. Located: 1760 Sage Rd., Southold. SCTM#57-1-38.3 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Shannon Wright The CAC reviewed the application, however, based on the sensitive nature of the shellfish areas and the migratory birds as referenced in the Nelson, Pope, Voorhis narrative and application addendum-Ch. 275 Wetland Permit & LWRP Consistency Review, and reviews from the other environmental groups, the CAC does not have a recommendation at this time. Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of BRENT PELTON & ALEX VINASH to renovate and expand an existing single-family dwelling, proposed second-floor deck and roof deck, ground-floor terrace and proposed 8'X 30' freshwater swimming pool. and an I/A OWTS septic system. Located: 50 Blue Marlin Dr., Southold. SCTM#56-7-19 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Shannon Wright T CAC Supports the appllcatiori, however the proposed pool was not s eked. The GAC cuss'the loqafiori of th 'pool pelu `inqed,dr t�i� site pjan ` ' ' Vote of Council;Ayes •All Motlon Car]7rled T, Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of GEORGE W. ROCKLEIN to remove existing dock, and construct farther from westerly property line a new dock, consisting of a 4'X 69' fixed timber catwalk (constructed with open-grate decking, rope handrails, and two sets of 4'X 6' steps for beach access), 3'X 16' aluminum ramp and 6'X 20' "L" shaped float secured by (2) 10" dia. pilings, to be accessed by a 4'X 34' fixed timber stairway with one (1) 4'X 6' platform. Located: 875 Calves Neck Rd., Southold. SCTM#63-7-31.1 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Shannon Wright The CAC Supports the application with the condition the docking facility is not extended further seaward than the existing location. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 6 Moved by John Stein, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of KATHLEEN FOLEY to demolish/convert the existing three seasons room into a single-story addition. Located: 500 Glenn Rd., Southold. SCTM#78-2-23 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Shannon Wright Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ANTHONY & BEATRICE FALCONE for the installation of a 4'X 6' platform, 30" wide X 14' long aluminum ramp and 6'X 20' floating dock supported with two 10" dia. CCA piles. Located: 405 Williamsburg Rd., Southold. SCTM#78-5-17 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Shannon Wright Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by" Carol drawn, sepnyed b .John Chandler, it was- RlEtbLV Q-to; UPPdf T"the i�pp11 afilon of 4TE N.G bpAT & TpRR�Y AGRI.to construct an addition'fo the'exlsting dwelling 229 sf.,`addit�on to-oxlsting deck 1,0'I sf. install a'swimming pool,"cabana/pool house; 444' 6heO`�arage and pa`rkln dread. Located: 36581 CR 48, Peconic. SCt 68-4=23 _ Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown, John Chandler The CAC Supports the application using best management practices. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of MICHAEL P. & SUSAN CAVOUNIS to demolish existing 1.5 story dwelling 1,757 sf. with appurtenances, and construct 27' farther landward a new two-story single-family dwelling with 725 sf. attached garage/mudroom, 195 sf. sunroom with 35 sf. deck and steps, 108 sf. front porch and steps, 118 sf. rear deck and steps, and 4'X 14' basement stairs; construct 16'X 34' swimming pool with 12" coping and 1,005 sf. grade-level masonry pool patio; install 4' high pool enclosure fencing; remove nonconforming septic system and install new I/A OWTS sanitary system outside Ch. 275 jurisdiction; install a drainage system of drywells to collect and recharge roof run-off and pool backwash; and remove 16" tree located immediately seaward of proposed pool patio. Located: 3475 Wells Rd., Peconic. SCTM#86-2-9 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown, John Chandler The CAC Supports the application with the condition the pool is located a minimum of 50' from the bulkhead. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Chandler, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of JOHN MILTAKIS, TRUSTEE for the as- built untreated Trex decking along the bulkhead, walkways to house of various dimensions, as-built deck, proposed first-floor rear addition, proposed 2nd floor garage addition, proposed garage expansion, front covered stoop, and proposed first-floor from entry addition. Located: 1460 Strohson Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#103-10-29.1 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown, John Chandler The CAC does Not Support the application for the as-built structures and recommends a drainage plan, which includes drywells, for the decking area. _ �_ - _._ _ �. _ ... ._ _ ` .__._- _ •,vis - ^aGx- , A• , __ F r Vote of Council:'Ayes: All =- ,Ry ..s. _9.c-r�1y�'.`T.,S`., _ M''.•t. 'L';v` , .,.e ��.-veL%` hi. }ii '$:'a. <4, .+.a .0 1 �?f' �� ;'B "(d"; Qt�q {'M• ��®�ii7tt'� 'T4':i. '� �st'I �i'' i�1'• a.3 L,i, .,i; _- `ii P^i c% t .t� os"<%�,xF{..,,�;y - ,:," ..'7fI'�NR�.1 +f •,_.i ,x " .Lw is t^,,.. . . 4:t °i ,'{hJ Ji —.t, r' ,`'J tY`� ^ .. _ yk�zaa :.,b:,.;.',t6_�.",}<,. '�'3;;:,'-.`_,r ? _ a.•" ,_ '',�,-+ __ti�E;'+' _ _ Moved by John Cliandlee, aeconded by'Maggie'Mer'rill,It was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of NEIL STRONSKI & PATTI PEREZ for the demolition of the existing dwelling to reconstruct first floor and accommodate proposed second-floor addition. Reconstruct first floor,' second-floor addition, roofed over porch, front foyer, front landing, seaward landing and on grade stone patio. Install new windows, door, garage doors, soffits, fascia, siding and roofing. Remove existing septic system and install an I/A OWTS septic system to accommodate five (5) bedrooms. Install gutters and leaders with drywells in accordance with a Storm Water Management Plan. Located: 7025 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-15-10 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown, John Chandler The CAC does Not Support the application and requests the applicant specify how the proposed stairs will be supported. The CAC recommends the proposed patio is relocated further landward from the top of the bluff. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried r 8 Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of DOUGLAS R. & LESLIE HIRSCH to remove and replace (in-place) existing 3'X 82' fixed timber catwalk with 4'X 90' fixed timber catwalk, including 4'X 8' seaward extension (catwalk to be reconstructed with open-grate decking, elevated 4' above marsh grade); relocate existing 3'X 23' aluminum ramp 8' seaward; remove existing 6'X 20' float in "L" configuration, secured by one (1) 8" dia. Piling to remain and one (1) relocated 8" dia. piling; connect dock to water and electricity; and install 70"X 84" wood frame kayak rack adjacent to landward end of existing dock, landward of the tidal wetland boundary. Located: 5028 New Suffolk Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#115-10-2 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown, John Chandler The CAC Supports the application using best management practices, and the lighting is dark skies compliant. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of MIKHAIL & JENNIFER RAKHMANINE for the removal of the existing timber bulkhead and replacement with 131 If. of new vinyl bulkhead in same general location and raised height of 18" above existing top cap elevation. A proposed 10' wide non-turf buffer will be installed landward of the proposed bulkhead and consist of beach sand or mulch or pea gravel. A total of 45 cy. of clean sand fill will be placed landward of the proposed bulkhead and utilized as fill. A 4' X 48' fixed pier constructed utilizing thru-flow decking over wetlands'and non-treated timber decking on remainder leading to a 30"X 14' aluminum ramp and 6'X 20' floating dock with untreated decking supported with 2-10" dia. CCA piles. A 35'X 24' dredging area surrounding the proposed floating dock will be dredged to a depth of 36" below mean low water removing a total of 65 cy. of spoils, which will be removed from the site to an approved upland location. Located: 685 Bungalow Lane, Mattituck. SCTM#123-3-9 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown, John Chandler The CAC does Not Support the application to harden the shoreline and recommends coir logs and a vegetated buffer, and thru-flow decking on the ramp and dock. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of DANIEL & AMY LEBLOND to remove and replace 59 If. of existing timber jetty with new vinyl jetty in same location as necessary. Located: 2828 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#128-6-22 9 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown, John Chandler Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PAUL YAU & MELISSA HOBLEY to remove and replace 50 If. of existing timber jetty with new vinyl jetty in same location as existing. Located: 2826 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#128-6-21 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown, John Chandler Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PETER & ELAINE PSYLLOS to legalize existing southerly retaining wall 44 If., easterly retaining wall 36 If., and existing shed on 7.5'X 5.5' wood platform along the outside of the northeast corner of the existing pool fence. Located: 2886 Ruth Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#105-2-1 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown, John Chandler, John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of OLD SALT VENTURES, LLC to remove and replace (in-place) existing +/-35' timber low-profile groin with vinyl low-profile groin. Located: 670 Old Salt Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#144-5-13 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown, John Chandler Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried John Stein and Shannon Wright will attend the next Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wed., September 15, 2021. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council will be held on Wed., October 13, 2021 at 4:30PM in the Conference Room. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:OOPM. 10 Respectfully submitted by, �&Uun Lm' "� Lauren M. 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