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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-12/08/2021 John G.Stein,Chairperson y Town Hall,53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish,Secretary P.O.Box 1179 'F Southold,NY 11971 y�1®1 �` Telephone(631)765-1889 Fax(631)765-1823 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., December 8, 2021 4:30 PM Conference Room and Zoom Online Platform A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., December 8, 2021 in the Town Hall Conference Room. Present were: John Stein, Chairperson Carol Brown, Member Caroline Burghardt, Member John Chandler, Member Maggie Merrill, Member Brian Mealy, Town Board Elect Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent: Shannon Wright, Member James Dinizio, Jr., Town Board Liaison CALL TO ORDER John Stein called the meeting to order at 4:35PM. REPORTS John Chandler represented the CAC at the Board of Trustees meeting held on Wed., November 17th. John Stein also joined the meeting as a guest. The meeting was business as usual and noted that the application made on behalf of the Brick Cove Marina was Tabled due to concerns expressed by Kevin McCallister who spoke on behalf of the owners of Sage Blvd. 2 CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES John Stein participated in a conference call with PEP Partnership. He will reach out to Joyce Novak and invite her to the regular monthly meeting in February. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Caroline Burghardt, seconded by John Stein, to Approve the Minutes of November 10, 2021. RECOMMENDATIONS -'WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by John Stein, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of KONSTANTINOS ZOITAS for the installation of 67 If. ,rock revetment at toe of existing eroded bluff to replace existing temporary sand bags, install 15 cy. of clean sand fill and Cape American beach grass on entire bluff to protect property against additional storm erosion. Located: 980 The Strand, East Marion. SCTM#30-2-78 Inspected by: John Stein, John Chandler, Maggie Merrill The CAC Supports the application with retractable aluminum stairs at the base due to the destruction of the beach stairs in 2010, 2014 and 2019, and recommends a cohesive coastal erosion management plan for the neighboring properties. ' Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of DEMETRA MAKRIS for the installation of 71 If. rock revetment at toe of existing bluff to replace existing temporary sand bags, install 15 cy. of clean sand fill and Cape American beach grass on entire bluff to protect property against additional storm erosion. Located: 910 The Strand, East Marion. SCTM#30-2-81 Inspected by: John Stein, John Chandler, Maggie Merrill The CAC Supports the application with retractable aluminum stairs at the base due to the destruction of the beach stairs in 2010, 2014 and 2019, and recommends a cohesive coastal erosion management plan for the neighboring properties. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Maggie Merrill, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of BRANKO & MARGARET PEROS to construct a second-story addition to the existing dwelling. 3 Located: 815 Rabbit Lane, East Marion. SCTM#31-17-18 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, John Chandler Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of BARBARA BODKIN to reconstruct in-place 125 If. of timber/concrete bulkhead with new Navy style vinyl bulkhead. Construct (2) 8' returns. Remove and replace existing landward wood boardwalk and retaining walls as required. Install 30 cy. of clean fill from and approved upland source. Located: 610 Bayview Dr., East Marion. SCTM#37-5-2 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, John Chandler Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SADIK HALIT LEGACY TRUST for the as- built steps down bluff to access beach consisting of a 4'X 4' at-grade landing, 8.2'X 9.5' platform, 18'X 4' steps, 8'X 3.8' platform, 16'X 4' steps, 19.4'X 10' platform and 14.5'X 4' steps to beach. All decking on structure is of untreated lumber. Located: 2200 Sound Dr., Greenport. SCTM#33-1-16 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, John Chandler The CAC Supports the application with retractable aluminum stairs at the base and the size of the lower 19.4'X 10' platform is reduced and brought into compliance with Ch.275. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of RICHARD LIEBOWITZ & CONSUELO PROL to cut phragmite and non-native species to no lower than 12" from ground. Phragmite then cut to a max. of,twice a year with subsequent cuts no shorter than 18" from the ground. All non-native species to be removed from the project site. Cutting area approx. 1,550 sf. Located: 1000 Beachwood Lane, Southold. SCTM#70-10-59 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, John Chandler The CAC Supports the application and commends the applicant for consulting with an environmental specialist. d 4 Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by John Chandler, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SCOTT VITRANO & LEA VITRANO to construct a 4'X 14' ramp, 4'X 35' fixed pier with thru flow decking a minimum of 4' above wetlands; leading to a proposed 3'X12' metal ramp, and 4'X 20' floating dock. Proposed float to extend +/-23.7' beyond MLW. Existing floating dock and pier to be removed. Located: 3875 Main Bayview Rd., Southold. SCTM#78-2-15.1 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, John Chandler The CAC Supports the application with the condition the docking facility and vessel do not exceed 1/3 across the width of the creek. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of SHEENA ACHARYA & ADRIAN SAPOLLNIK to raise existing top retaining wall by 12" using 6" high railroad ties approx. 100 If. and remove and replace existing timber railing with 36" high cable and wood railing. New proposed railing will consist of 86' of railing, 4' wide, 48" high gate followed by 10' of railing. Remove and replace existing east side returns along eastern property line and extend to approx. 40' with railroad ties keeping in line with proposed raised top retaining wall. Remove dead tree on eastern side of property. Proposed gravel pathway from front of property to the existing back patio and the eastern side of the property. Remove asphalt semi-circular driveway and install new 24' wide driveway using pavers. Install a 4' wide masonry walkway at grade level, stepping stones from front patio to southwest corner patio and existing back patio, and proposed 5'X 8' masonry patio at grade level on the southwest corner of the house. Remove and replace existing 62'X 28' wave shaped back patio at grade level with rectangular shaped patio using similar type of material and at grade level, and remove existing 75' side returns along west side of property line using railroad ties keeping in line with the proposed top retaining wall. New steps to beach and platform covered under Trustee Permit#9860. Located: 645 Glen Court, Cutchogue. SCTM#83-1-7 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, John Chandler, John Stein, Carol Brown The CAC does Not Support the application. The majority of the proposed work has already been completed and should be applied for as an "as-built". The CAC questions the permeability of the large patio and walkway. Drywells should be installed to contain any run-off from the non-permeable areas. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 5 Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of MARC TURKEL & NEENA BEBER to construct a fixed timber dock (with water and electricity) to extend seaward from existing boat house walkway, consisting of a 4'X 54' fixed timber catwalk (constructed with open- grate decking); a 3'X 12' hinged ramp; and a 6'X 20' "L" shaped float secured by two 8"- 10" dia. pilings. Located: 2221 Indian Neck Lane, Peconic. SCTM#86-5-11.2 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC Supports the application with the condition the lighting is dark skies compliant. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of ALBERT & FRANCES TROTTER to construct a 1,440 sf., two-story dwelling with an attached 596 sf. garage and a 699 sf. wraparound porch. Install a 10'X 210' driveway along with a 3,063 ft. parking area, new walkway between the parking area and dwelling totaling 360 sf.; install three drywells; and install a septic system 127' from the wetland boundary. Located: 34460 Main Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#97-2-9.1 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC does Not Support the application as submitted. The proposed dwelling should be located no closer than 100' from the wetland boundary and moved to the east or north, and the project should have an I/A 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 ROBINS ISLAND HOLDINGS LLC to construct 45' of splashboard on the main dock, remove existing 15'X 30' seaplane float, and construct a new 8'X 24' floating dock, in-place. Located: Robins Island, Peconic Bay, New Suffolk. SCTM#134-3-5 Inspected by: John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: John Stein, Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill, John Chandler r Recused: Caroline Burghardt Motion Carried e 6 Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PAUL & CHRISTINA CUTRONE to remove existing 377 sf. masonry patio and maple tree; construct 16'X 40' swimming pool and 1,160 sf. masonry pool patio; and establish a 20' wide, approx. 1,414 sf. non-turf buffer between wetland boundary and existing wood and wire fence. Located: 940 Marratooka Ave./Lane, Mattituck. SCTM#115-3-17 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC Supports the application with the condition the proposed pool is relocated 100' landward of the wetland boundary, the pavers are permeable, and efforts are made to keep the maple tree. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Caroline Burghardt, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of SCOTT ROSEN & LORI GOEDERS ROSEN to construct an addition to the existing residence 772 sf., deck addition 29.6 sf., and front porch addition 53 sf. Proposed installation of an I/A septic system and abandonment of existing septic system. Located: 850 Lupton's Point Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#115-11-16 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC does Not Support the application due to inadequate setbacks. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of FRANK MARSILIO to remove and replace in-kind, 128' of bulkhead with 6' south return and 20' north return. Located: 1080 Deep Hole Dr., Mattituck. SCTM#115-12-15 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC Supports the application using best management practices and the installation of a 15' non-turf vegetated buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 7 Moved by Caroline Burghardt, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JEANNE WHATMOUGH, WHATMOUGH J. 2018 REV. LIVING TRUST to demolish existing porch and construct a 9'X 28' addition (258.3 sf.) and new porch with crawl space foundation and gutters and leaders to drywell. Located: 180 North Riley Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#122-3-28 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JUSTIN SCHWARTZ & ALLISON SCHWARTZ to construct a 4'X 165' fixed pier with open grate decking a min. of 4' above tidal vegetative grade, a 3'X 16' aluminum ramp and a 6'X 20' floating dock. Proposed natural path leading from house to fixed pier and to be of permeable material. Located: 2793 Cox Neck Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#113-8-7.6 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC Supports the application with minimal cutting/trimming of the vegetation and retain as many trees as possible. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried RECOMMENDATIONS-AMENDMENTS TO WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Caroline Burghardt, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of SOUTHOLD SUNSETS HOLDINGS, LLC to Amend Wetland Permit#9752 and #9752C to legalize the as-built slate patio and walkway, revise American beach grass planting are in conjunction with as-built plantings in the secondary dune area. Located: 4200 Kenney's Road, Southold. SCTM#54-4-3 Inspected by: John Stein, John Chandler, Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC does Not Support any activity in the secondary dune area and requests all existing damage be rectified. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 8 Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of 13350 NEW SUFFOLK, LLC C/O GREG EICHER, MANAGER to Amend Wetland Permit#9712 to regrade approx. 344 cy. of clean sandy fill to be trucked in from an approved upland site, resulting in approx. 2' higher revegetated grade over approved I/A sanitary system; relocated pervious gravel driveway/parking area from north to east side of property, resulting in an additional 2,677 sf. of site disturbance and revegetation of+/-305 sf. portion of temporarily cleared area on east side of property; replace (4) cedar trees with same caliper cedars to east of relocated driveway; revegetate with native planting an additional +/-3,253 sf area of clearing to northwest of dwelling and +.-1,313 sf. area of temporary clearing south of pool patio, reducing area of new permanent clearing from 6,191 to 5,622 sf.; construct 2,379 sf. raised masonry patio/steps; construct 815 sf. on-grade paver courtyard; and install 56 sf. generator platform with 3.5'X 11' stairs. Located: 13350 New Suffolk Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#116-6-20.2 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC does Not Support the application based on the September 9, 2020 findings. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Carol Brown will attend the next Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wed., December 15, 2021. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council will be held on Wed., January 12, 2022 at 4:30PM in the Conference Room. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30PM. Respectfully submitted by, (Y -�-, -M' ' Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council