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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAC-03/25/1996 o Town Hall, 53095 Main Road Telephone P.O. Box 1179 (516) 765-1801 ;�01 ����' Southold. New York 11971 SOUTHOLD TOWN CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 1996. The Southold Town Conservation Advisory met Monday, March 25, 1996 at 4:30 P.M. at the Southold Town Hall. Present were: Allan Connell, Chairman . John Hagerty III, Member Robert Keith, Member Scott Hilary, Member Betty Wells, Member- Kenneth Meskill,' Member. Linda Cooper, Secretary Absent was:_ Bruce Loucka, Member The Council was joined briefly by Peter Wenczel, Southold Town Trustee. 'Mr.' Wenczel asked the Council to consider the policies of the Board of Trustees which were scheduled for Public Hearings at the Trustee's next meeting. He also spoke of other matters .of mutual interest to the CAC. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENT Chairman Allan Connell advised members of a one day conference entitled "Innovative Uses of Breakwaters in Coastal Erosion Control: Integrating Shoreline Protection and Estuarine Habitat, Enhancement", presented by New York Sea Crant on Friday, March 29, 1996,- from .8.:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., at the. Ronkonkoma Holiday Inn. Allan stated that he planned to go and that if any one else was interested, perhaps- they could car pool. The secretary advised them that the Town Board had granted permission for the CAC's attendance. Allan also congratulated Robert Keith in the "great job .' he did with the Permit Booklet. REPORTS Allan Connell reported on some of the actions at the February Board of Trustees meeting. , - Meeting of March 25, __96 Members were advised of the disposition of applications which were tabled by the CAC: No. 1319 - Soo- Approved by Trustees No. 1322 - Pisacano - Non-Jurisdiction by Trustees A-45 - Atwan - Granted by Trustees John Hagerty reported that Maureen Davison (NYSDEC) had been in contact with him and is hoping to do some more water testing. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Betty Wells, seconded by John Hagerty, it was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council held February 26, 1996 as submitted. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND APPLICATIONS 1326 Moved by Scott Hilary, seconded by John Hagerty, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL of the Wetland Application of FRANK PIROLO 80-3-19.1 to construct a 6' x 20' floating dock with a 3' x 14' ramp connected to existing bulkhead and installation of 2 CCA piles to secure float. 525 Lake Drive, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. 1327 Moved by Allan Connell, seconded by John Hagerty, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH SUGGESTIONS of the Wetland Application of ROBERT E. AND BARBARA C. HOLLEY 53-3-13 to construct an 8' x 22' addition and .8' x 12' deck. The CAC recommends approval and suggests applicant maintain existing hay bales and sediment barriers in the northwest corner. Bay Shore Road, Southold. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. 1328 Moved by Allan Connell, seconded by John Hagerty, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees DISAPPROVAL of the Wetland Application of JOHN BRAIDER 35-3-p/o 12.5 and 12.6 to construct 245 +/- linear feet of plastic retaining wall entirely landward of AHW plus a 15' return on south side and 10' return on north side. Construct 204 +/- Linear feet 'of stone rip-rap wall 15' +/- landward north of dock; fill intervening areas with 275 +/- cubic yards of clean fill and plant with beach grass. Page 2 Meeting of March 25,- __96 The CAC recommends disapproval because there is no need shown, erosion should be controlled with vegetation. Plant the area below the mean high tide with spartina alterniflora. The area above the mean high tide should be planted with spartina patens after grading. The rip rap wall is not needed, the area should be stabilized with beach grass. All exposed upland areas should be planted between April 15 and May 15. Applicant should contact the Natural Resource Conservation Services for planting recommendations. NOTE: Sediment barriers are needed immediately to prevent sediment into the creek because of the exposed and unstable area. Gull Pond Lane, Greenport Vote of Council: Ayes: Allan Connell, John Hagerty, Robert Keith, Betty Wells, Kenneth Meskill Abstain: Scott Hilary Motion carried. 1329 Moved by Robert Keith, seconded by Allan Connell, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees DISAPPROVAL of the Wetland Application of ARMANDO and JACQUELINE GRASSI 128-4-21 to remove (3) existing timber groins and construct (1) 40' timber groin. New structure will be similar in length and construction to others to the east and west. The Council recommends disapproval because there is no need shown. 4510 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel Vote of Council: Ayes: Allan Connell, John Hagerty, Robert Keith, Betty Wells, Kenneth Meskill Abstain: Scott Hilary Motion carried. 1330 Moved by Allan Connell, seconded by Scott Hilary, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS of the Wetland Application of ROBERT W. KUHNE and VIRGINIA HARMS 90-1-8 to construct a 3' x 30' walk, 3' x 12' ramp and 6' x 16' floating dock. The CAC recommends approval with the condition that the walkway is 3' above the natural grade. 130 Midway Road, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. 1331 Moved by Robert Keith, seconded by Kenneth Meskill, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS of the Wetland Application of RICHARD S. BURDEN and LORRAINE BURDEN 122-4-15 and 16 to dredge creek in front of bulkhead to a depth of three feet at low tide. The CAC recommends approval with the stipulation that the spoil be removed to an approved upland site. 2800 Ole Jule Lane, Mattituck Vote of Council: Ayes: All Page 3 Meeting of March 25,' ::d96 Motion carried. 1332 Moved by Robert Keith, seconded by Kenneth Meskill, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS of the Wetland Application of VINCENT and CAROL MANAGO 118-4-10 to (a) Restore the primary bulkhead (150' x 15'), adding a new retaining wall and fill in the eroded sand. (b) Erect a 10' x 8' supply shed on the bulkhead. (c) Restore steps down to the bulkhead and to the beach. The Council recommends approval with the following stipulations: 1 . The bulkhead must align with both neighbors 2. Plant fill area to beach grass 3. Stairs must be 3' above grade 8225 Nassau Point Road, Cutchogue Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried 1333 Moved by Allan Connell, seconded by John Hagerty, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS of the Wetland Application of HUGH J. MURPHY 70-6-8 to (1) Raise existing house to required FEMA elevation. (2) New Pile foundation to replace deteriorating foundation of locust posts and stacked concrete blocks. (3) Proposed addition on south side of existing house. (4) Proposed porch and addition on west side of house. (5) Possible rebuilding of approximately 10 feet of west side of existing house if found to be in deteriorated condition. The CAC recommends approval with the condition that the applicant put silt fence or staked hay bales around the perimeter of the property to prevent sedimentation. Oaklawn Avenue, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. 1334 Moved by Robert Keith, seconded by Kenneth Meskill, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS of the Wetland Application of ELAINE McDUFFEE 118-5-2.2 to construct a bluestone patio on two-level elevated bed, not exceeding 18" above grade; stones set in sand base with mortared joints; with steps to grade. Total area approximately 517 s.f. The Council recommends approval provided the applicant directs the runoff away from the bluff. The CAC suggests grading to have runoff flow south. 175 Clearwater Lane, Cutchogue Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. Page 4 Meeting of March 25,",-,196 1335 (Also GF-19) Moved by John Hagerty, seconded by Allan Connell, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH PROVISIONS of the Wetland Application of KAREN DALY 51-4-2 to replace 130' timber bulkhead, 16' return, 3' x 8' access stairs, backfill with 52 c.y. clean fill from approved upland source. " Reconstruction to be in-kind, in-place. The Council recommends approval provided the reconstruction is in-kind and in-place. 19895 Soundview Avenue, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. 1336 Moved by Allan Connell, seconded by John Hagerty, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH SUGGESTIONS of the Wetland Application of MARDIK and LOUISE DOIKYAN 52-1-4 to construct a wood bulkhead an elevation of approximately 6' above the existing beach level. The CAC recommends approval of the application as submitted and suggests the slope be planted with beach grass. 54255 Route 48, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. 1337 Moved by Kenneth Meskill, seconded by Scott Hilary, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS of the Wetland Application of Alfonso Torres, U.S.D.A., PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER 16-2-1 and 132-1-30 to install new cable. The CAC recommends approval with the stipulation that no overhead work be done within 300' of an osprey nest between March 15 and July 15 to prevent disturbance of the osprey nests. Plum Island through Long Island Sound onto Orient Point Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. 1338 Moved by Allan Connell, seconded by Kenneth Meskill, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees CONDITIONAL APPROVAL of the Wetland Application of PAT J. IAVARONE 110-7-3 to obtain permit for existing 111' bulkhead with a 10' return on west side, stairs, 4' x 100' dock, deck, and 8' x 12' cabana and to construct second bulkhead, approximately 60' long and 6' high with an 8' return on east side. The Council recommends approval of the retaining wall provided the applicant is fined for construction of the bulkhead without a permit. The CAC also suggests the Trustees require the shower water be disposed of appropriately into the ground. 995 West Road, Cutchogue Vote of Council: Ayes: All Page 5 Meeting of March 25,--_-_196 Motion carried. RECOMMENDATION OF REQUESTS FOR AMENDMENTS TO PERMITS A-46 Moved by John Hagerty, seconded by Allan Connell, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees PARTIAL APPROVAL of the Amendment to Permit request of DAVID CICHANOWICZ 66-3-16 to amend Permit No. 4483 as follows: (1) Move the entire structure in a northerly direction about 24 feet. (2) Shorten the fixed walkway from 35' to 341. (3) Shorten the ramp from 16' to 121. (4) Add a second float, 6' x 201. (5) Add a third two-pile dolphin. The Council recommends the Trustees amend the permit to ALLOW the structure be moved in a northerly direction about 24 feet; shorten the fixed walkway from 35' to 34'; and to shorten the ramp from 16' to 12'; and to DENY the request to add a second 6' x 20' and a third two-pile dolphin. 1425 Arshamomaque Avenue, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. A-47 Moved by John Hagerty, seconded by Scott Hilary, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees DISAPPROVAL of the Amend Permit request of CHRISTIAN BURKE 71-1-41 to amend permit to allow a 28' catwalk to reach adequate depths. The CAC recommends disapproval because no need is shown, there is adequate water at mean low tide. 50 Goose Creek Lane, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. RECOMMENDATION OF GRANDFATHER PERMITS REQUESTS GF-18 Moved by Allan Connell, seconded by Robert Keith, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL of the Grandfather Permit request of KENT POEY 51-4-5.1 to, maintain existing wood bulkhead. The CAC recommends approval however, the Council questions whether the new work was done without a permit. If a permit was not obtained, the Council feels a fine would be appropriate. 19965 Sound View Avenue, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. Page 6 r � Meeting of March 25,'---.-J96 GF-19 Moved by John Hagerty, seconded by Allan Connell, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees DISAPPROVAL of the Grandfather Permit request of KAREN DALY 51-4-2. See Wetland Application No. 1335 Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. GENERAL BUSINESS The CAC discussed the request of Supervisor Cochran to expand the Council to nine members. The members reviewed the charges to the CAC as defined in Town Law. Since there is a provision for additional members, and since the supervisor is looking to expand the group to include youths the following resolution was passed:. Moved by Robert Keith, seconded by Scott Hilary, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Supervisor Jean Cochran that the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council be expanded to nine members with the following requests: 1) The two new members would always be between the ages of 16 and 21 and must reside within the Town of Southold. 2) Once a "youth" members passes the age of 21 he must be removed and replaced with someone the proper age. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. The Council also requested that the CAC chairman or his designee sit in on the interviews for the "youth" members. Allan Connell discussed .a request he had received from Mark Lubbers of Mark Lubbers Associates of Old Lyme, Connecticut. Mr. Lubbers had requested the CACs assistance as volunteers to participate in a demonstration project for stormwater treatment known as STORMTREAT. STORMTREAT SYSTEMS has received a small grant from the Peconic Estuary Program (PEP) administered by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (DOHS) . The proposed site for the project is the Southold Park' District parking lot on Youngs Avenue. The project schedule calls for quarterly sampling after a suitable rain. The . CAC would collect the influent and effluent samples and transport to the designated lab. If funding allows, there may be six rounds of sampling instead of the quarterly schedule. The Council discussed the project and felt it would be a worthwhile project. Moved by Allan Connell, seconded by Scott Hilary, it was RESOLVED to have Chairman Allan Connell respond to Mark Lubbers that the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council would assist in the implementation of the STORMTREAT water quality project. A member would be available to collect a maximum of 12 water samples during 6 storm events and transport them to a selected lab for analysis. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Page 7 Meeting of March 25, X96 SET NEXT MEETING DATE The Southold Town Board of Trustees are scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 1996 The CAC will meet MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1996 at 4:30 P.M. ' at the Southold Town Hall. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Linda J. Cooper, Secretary Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council Y,Er,',;rIV:E' J AND FILED BY TLEE SOUTH LD TO VVN CLL"x X DATE Y/3/y4 HOUR ?--/0 Town Clerk, Town of Soutalolzi Page 8