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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-02/09/2022 Johri G.Stein,Chairperson H Town Hall,53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish,Secretary P.O.Box 1179 • `� Southold,NY 11971 y�01 �►�O� Telephone(631)765-1889 Fax(631)765-1823 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., February 9, 2022 4:30 PM Conference Room and Zoom Online Platform A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., February 9, 2022 in the Town Hall Conference Room and via Zoom. Present were: John Stein, Chairperson Carol Brown, Member Maggie Merrill, Member Caroline Burghardt, Member John Chandler, Member Shannon Wright, Member Brian Mealy, Town Board Liaison Liz Gillooly, Trustee Liaison Lauren Standish, Secretary CALL TO ORDER John Stein called the meeting to order at 4:32PM. REPORTS John Stein attended the Board of Trustees meeting held on January 19th. He reported that the LWRP review were citing inconsistencies within the FEMA zones and noted that the Trustees were paying close attention to non-disturbance areas and pier lines. John Stein invited Joyce Novak from PEP to attend a CAC meeting in March or April regarding living shorelines. He will confirm her attendance once he hears back. Carol Brown attended an Offshore Wind Webinar on January 12th. There was a discussion regarding fossil fuels being replaced with wind turbines. South Fork Winds has plans to 2 start construction in the near future and she questioned if the North Fork could be included in receiving this form of energy. Carol also recently attended a Dark Skies webinar to learn about the effects of light pollution and how to protect the sky. Carol Brown reported that Valerie Virgona from PEP is working with civic associations to promote education and training, which would also benefit the CAC. PEP is also looking at local sites that are in need of restoration. One of the priority areas is Goose Creek. COUNCILMAN BRIAN MEALY Councilman Mealy commended the CAC members for all of their hard work and efforts conducting inspections and submitting their recommendations to the Board of Trustees each month. Given the duplication of efforts with the Trustees, Brian asked if the members would be interested in taking on other projects, without stopping site visits. The members agreed that they would be willing to have the conversation and discuss other projects. Carol welcomed a conversation and the support of the Town Board to accomplish their mission goals. TRUSTEE LIZ GILLOOLY John Stein asked Trustee Gillooly whether there's been consideration to re-evaluate code enforcement for the Trustees. Liz confirmed that the Board of Trustees is looking into better enforcement. She recently met with Elizabeth Hornstein, LI Sound Study and discussed ideas for funding for green infrastructure. The LI Sound Study and the. PEP are very similar groups. The mission of the LI Sound Study is to protect and improve the health of the LI Sound and the mission of the PEP is to protect and restore the Peconic Estuary and its watershed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by John Stein, seconded by John Chandler, to Approve the Minutes of January 12, 2022. RECOMMENDATIONS -WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by John Stein, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of RITA LAVALLE for the installation of a 13'X. 36' swimming pool and 250 sf. of terracing. Mechanical equipment to be located on the east side lawn and the pool drywell will be on the east side of the driveway. Located: 555 Soundview Rd., Orient. SCTM#15-3-7 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 3 Moved by John Stein, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of VINCENT J. MARTORANA for the installation of a stone revetment, construction of a vegetated berm and gabion basket with soldier pile and lagging wall to provide slope stabilization and reduce stormwater run-off. Located: 700 Sound Dr., Greenport. SCTM#33-4-32 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill The CAC Supports the application for the as-built structures and recommends the cedar tree located near the top of bluff remains in place, if possible. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ARTICLE THIRD TRUST UWO JERRY LASTIHENOS FBO MARYANNE DALTON for the installation of a stone revetment to provide slope stabilization and reduce stormwater run-off. Located: 100 Sound Dr., Greenport. SCTM#33-4-35.3 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill The CAC Support the application for the as-built structures. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by John Chandler, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PETER J. MALTESE & MADELINE JOYCE COVELLO to remove and replace existing 10'X 18' one-story detached garage with 14'X 25' one-story detached garage equipped with gutters, leaders, and drywell. Located: 506 (aka) 825 Bailey Ave., Greenport. SCTM#34-4-13 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by John Chandler, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of GARDINERS BAY ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. INC. to dredge a 25'X 300' channel to elevation -4.0' below mean low water. Located: Spring Pond, East Marion. SCTM#37-4-17 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill 4 The CAC Supports the applications and recommends the installation of a gabion or breakwater to minimize scouring. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by John Chandler, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of THE ALEXANDRA FOX STERN 1997 TRUST to construct a two-story single-family dwelling with attached garage in place of existing 1,686 1&2 2-story dwelling and 43 sf. and 134 sf. porches; remove existing 89 sf. and 169 sf. 2nd floor decks and resurface existing 1,184 sf. deck to remain; construct 427 sf. deck addition to landward side of existing deck, with 6.3'X 14' stairway to grade and 14'X 20.5' pergola above; remove existing 294 sf. masonry patio, and construct 299 sf. porch addition on landward side of reconstructed dwelling with 8'X 10' entry stair; remove existing septic system and install new I/A sanitary system, utilizing approx. 77 cy. of ratable soil to replace existing subsoils, and install a storm water drainage system. Located: 63165 County Rd.., 48, Greenport. SCTM#40-1-14 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill The CAC Supports the application with a 50' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by John Chandler, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of LEVENT TEMIZ to remove the wood decking around the pool with patio, and construct addition to dwelling. Permit for two-story dwelling with attached garage, wood decking, additions and alterations, and one-story garage. Existing pool, decks, and pool fence. Proposed addition in the center of the existing dwelling. Proposed storage room under existing stairs, existing deck, proposed hot tub with expanded wood deck; permeable patio, and existing beach stairs 4'X 20' to beach. Located: 57305 County Rd. 48, Greenport. SCTM#44-2-3 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill The CAC does Not Support the application because a portion of the deck is located within the CEHA, the beach stairs should have removable/retractable stairs at the base, and the CAC questions the maintenance of the deck being exempt from CEHA. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 5 Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JALC EXPEDITIONS LLC to replace existing 3'X 125; timber bluff stairway, including 8'X 13' and 6.5'X 9' decks, with 4'X 126' timber bluff stairway, including 4'X 9' entry platform with bench at top of bluff, 4'X 6' landing with bench, 4'X 6' landing with seat, 4'X 6' landing with storage bin, 4'X 6' landing at toe of bluff, and 4'X 7' steps to beach, maintaining existing 10'X 12.5' covered deck to remain; and plant/replant with native vegetation all areas of existing vegetation disturbed/lost during demolition/removal of existing stairway and construction of new stairway, including areas devoid of vegetation in location of prior stairway and decks. Located: 1600 Hyatt Rd., Southold. SCTM#50-1-6 Inspected by John Stein, Maggie Merrill The CAC Supports the application with a 10' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation, reduction in size of the over-sized platforms, and removable/retractable stairs at the base of the stairway. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PANTS VIEW LLC to remove existing 492 sf. partially covered waterside deck (with pergola) from existing 1 and 2-story single family dwelling and construct 792 sf. roofed-over wrap-around deck, at least 11' father landward; reconstruct (in-place) approx. 226 sf. portion of second floor roof and 66 sf. balcony over proposed roofed-over deck; reconstruct 459 sf. one-story portion of dwelling; remove all existing accessory structures located seaward of top of bluff and/or within CEHA including spa, deck, brick patio areas, and replace the spa and deck with a 186 sf. sand patio; remove from landward side of house existing 56 sf. first floor entry and 145 sf. covered porch; construct on landward side of house a 274 sf. grade-level masonry patio; construct on landward side of house a 1,005 sf. grade-level masonry pool patio in-place of existing 1,454 sf. patio, situated partially within 100' bluff setback; install new pervious gravel driveway in place of existing driveway, situated partially within 100' bluff setback; install new pervious gravel driveway in place of existing driveway, situated partially within 100' bluff setback; replace existing fence with new 4' high pool-enclosure fencing; replace existing conventional septic system with new I/A septic system; and install stormwater drainage system. Located: 1205 Soundview Ave. Ext., Southold. SCTM#50-1-21 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill The CAC Supports the application for the as-built structures. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 6 Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PHILIP & LISA CHASEN for a proposed pool house 14'-11"X 23'X 4', proposed reconstructed deck 30.5'X 23'4" and new non-turf buffer (1,375 sf.) 7'. Located: 1585 Long Creek Dr., Southold. SCTM#55-7-3 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC Supports the application with a 15' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation and removable/retractable stairs at the base of the bluff stairs. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of WILLIAM & CATHERINE EARL for a proposed pool and pool deck, 34.3'X 23.5'. Located: 5805 Main Bayview Rd., Southold. SCTM#78-7-5.5 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC Supports the application using best management practices. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PECONIC LAND TRUST for the rehabilitation of storm damaged box jetty bulkhead; repair tidal lagoon inlet bulkhead; repair lagoon peninsula bulkhead; repair hatchery weir; and maintenance dredging. Total area of disturbance 9,192 sf. Located: 10273 North Bayview Rd., Southold. SCTM#79-5-20.12 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC Supports the application using best management practices. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SAND LENNOX LLC for the existing dwelling/porch to be demolished and removed. Existing septic system to be abandoned and backfilled with clean coarse sand. Construct a proposed two (2) story, four (4) bedroom dwelling with covered decks and gravel driveway. Install gutters and leaders to • / drywells. Install a proposed four (4) bedroom I/A OWTS system. Provide a 30' non-turf buffer landward of the crest of bluff. Remove 19 trees of varying calipers. Located: 1450 Salt Marsh Lane, Peconic. SCTM#68-3-1 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC Supports the application with the recommendation the proposed dwelling is moved further landward and away from the CEHA. All trees along the bluff should be left in place and minimal removal of the trees between the house and the bluff. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of SANGROK LEE to construct a two- story dwelling with crawl space and two-car garage, proposed covered patio and deck, proposed pool, and install new I/A septic system. Located: 200 Beebe Dr., Cutchogue. SCTM#97-7-1 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC does Not Support the application. The proposed project was not staked and the property is within a flood zone. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of GAYLE MARRINER-SMITH & CHRISTOPHER F. SMITH to remove and replace in-place existing 4'X 13' fixed dock; and add 4'X 10' step-down platform to north side of dock; and replace approx. 22 If. of 2' high landscape retaining wall along top of bluff with approx. 30 If. of 2' high landscape retaining wall. Located: 2555 Kirkup Lane, Mattituck. SCTM#121-3-8 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt The CAC Supports the application using thru-flow decking. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of KATHLEEN KNAPP to remove and replace 58 If. of deteriorated timber bulkhead with new vinyl bulkhead in same location as existing and raised height of 12" above existing. Re-face 113 If. of existing timber bulkhead in 8 existing location with vinyl sheathing below lower wale and 2"X 6",CCA sheathing above lower wale, existing bulkhead to remain undisturbed. Install two courses of 6"X 6" CCA timber directly to top wale of existing bulkhead to raise height to a maximum of 12" above existing for a total length of 294 If. Located: 2260 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#145-4-4 Inspected by: Carol Brown The CAC Supports the application without raising the height 12" above the existing, and the installation of a 10' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of THE NORTH FORK PROJECT, LLC to renovate and modify existing commercial building by raising (in-place) 1,455 sf. 2.5 story portion of building 4.5' over new/modified piling foundation (with interior renovations); removing and replacing (in-place) 100 sf. one-story portion of building with 1.5 story space over new piling foundation with attached 30 sf. wood stoop and steps for access; removing and replacing (in-place) 1,310 sf. one-story portion of building with 388 sf. one- story open porch and 922 sf. open wood deck and steps over new/modified piling foundation; removing 107 sf. one-story portion of building and 22 sf. cellar entrance; and constructing a 127sf. ADA compliant access ramp; replace surface of existing 665 sf. wood deck to remain; remove and replace masonry walkway; upgrade; upgrade existing sanitary system with I/A OWTS (located more than 100' from wetlands); install stormwater drainage system; remove existing LP tank and fencing; and temporarily remove and replace overhead utilities. Located: 5775 West Mill Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#106-6-3 Inspected by: John Stein, Carol Brown, Caroline Burghardt Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried RECOMMENDATIONS-AMENDMENTS TO WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of CATHERINE CAHILL to Amend Wetland Permit#9994 to "technically" demolish the existing dwelling and construct additions to the northly corner of the existing dwelling, easterly, corner, southerly corner, and second floor; construct a proposed portico to the landward face of the existing dwelling; remove and reconstruct the existing seaward deck in-place; construct a second floor deck above the existing seaward concrete platform; replace asphalt driveway with gravel; install an IA/OMS septic system; and construct a porch along the landward side of the existing 9 dwelling; and to establish and perpetually maintain a 10' wide non-turf buffer landward of the existing bulkhead thereon and landward of the tidal wetland boundary. Located: 495 Bayview Ave., Southold. SCTM#52-5-23 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Caroline Burghardt will attend the next Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wed., February 16, 2022. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council will be held on Wed., March 9, 2022 at 4:30PM in the Conference Room. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:OOPM. Respectfully submitted by, (�Cauo &n , "qc&o h Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council