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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAC-04/22/1996 a vFFOLrrCoG Town Hall. 53095 Main Road Telephone Ln 0P.O. Box 1179 (516) 765-1801 Southold, New York 11971 SOUTHOLD TOWN CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL APRIL 22, 1996 A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was called to order at 4:30 P.M. on Monday, April 22, 1996. Present were; Allan Connell, Chairman Bruce Loucka, Member Robert Keith, Member John Hagerty III, Member Scott Hilary, Member Kenneth Meskill, Member Betty Wells, Member Linda Cooper, Secretary CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Allan Connell reported that the ;Hashamomaque project will be moving along. Allan also said that in' the future the CAC members will receive a copy of the Trustees' meeting minutes so- that the members will know what happened at. the meeting. REPORTS Members discussed the Grandfather Permit situation. Some members feel that structure owners were given ample opportunity to obtain the Grandfather Permit during the grace period and are now benefiting from their failure to take care of the permit at the proper time. It was stated that the Trustees' cannot deny a functioning structure. Robert Keith volunteered to do some research to see if the Trustees could/should at least charge a fee for Grandfather Permits issued past the grace period. Scott Hilary mentioned that there is a Federal Jr. Duck Stamp Program which requires that entries be submitted by students. It was discussed' that a program like that would be a good project for the new junior CAC, members, they could supply each school district the particulars for participation. , April 22, 1996 `- Scott also questioned whether ID tags could be supplied to members. ' Note: In the past, ID tags were issued. The CAC secretary will check into this matter. Allan Connell suggested that the members go to the door and introduce themselves before making an inspection. Bruce Loucka reported that he is continuing the water sampling in Goose Creek and Arshamomaque and a new station has been added. Jack Hagerty expressed concern about the lack of town action in regards to clearing up the. runoff problem at Goose Creek. He will check with Jim McMahon to find out the state of the town's clean up efforts. Kenneth Meskill had checked with the State and found that the use of creosote in pilings is legal, the DEC is aware of the problem with creosote and encourages the use of CCA. Kenneth will check with East Hampton to find out what is banned and what is used in that area. Kenneth also reported that the DEC will not be doing an osprey survey in the future but he intends to continue as a volunteer and would like any help he can get. Scott Hilary stated he would be glad to help. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1996 Moved by Robert Keith, seconded by Kenneth Meskill, it was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of March 25, 1996 with the following correction: Wetland Application No. 1337, motion made by Kenneth Meskill not Allan Connell. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. RECOMMENDATION OF WETLAND APPLICATIONS No.1339 Moved by Bruce Loucka, seconded by John Hagerty, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS of the Wetland Application of SOUTHOLD PARK DISTRICT 64-1-19.1 to 1) Dredge creek to remove silt caused by drainage system. 2) To make south side of seawall usable for mooring of residents' boats. 3) To redredge channel to provide access to Southold Bay. The CAC recommends approval provided the dredge spoils are placed on an approved upland site. Youngs Avenue, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. Page 2 ' � a `-� April 22, 1996 No. 1340 Moved by Bruce Loucka, seconded by Scott Hilary, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees DISAPPROVAL of the Wetland Application of STANLEY 'J. CIAPUTA 50-2-7 to install a 200' timber bulkhead to attach to neighbors to east and west in the future and backfill with clean fill from approved upland source. The CAC recommends disapproval because there is no need shown. Soundview Avenue, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. No. 1341 Moved by Robert Keith, seconded by Betty Wells, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH PROVISIONS of the Wetland Application of JOHN LaFORCE 113-9--16 to construct a timber dock consisting of a 3' x 95' fixed elevated (4' above grade of marsh) walk; 32" x 20' hinged ramp; 6' x 20' float secured by (2) 2 pile dolphins. The Council recommends approval provided the dock does not exceed the neighbor's dock to the west nor interfere with navigation. 855 Home Pike Road, Mattituck Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. No. 1342 Moved by Robert Keith, seconded by Bruce Loucka, it was RESOLVED to 'recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH AN EXPLANATION of the Wetland Application of JOHN MANNING 117-10-11 'to replace two existing groins on beach damaged by storms, removing same and construction 2 new ones each 110' long from foot of upland bank. The Council normally does not recommend approval of groins however, it recommends approval for this project because it is an improvement over the current situation: 1 . The high profile groins are being replaced by low profile groins. 2. Reducing the number of groins from five (5) to four (4) . 1265 Jackson Street, New Suffolk Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. No. 1343 Moved by Robert Keith, seconded by Allan Connell, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH STIPULATIONS of the Wetland Application of HAROLD HEPENSTEIL Page 3 April 22, 1996 123-3-14 to construct an 881. x 4' raised catwalk; a 4' x 14' ramp; and a 6' x 20' floating dock. The Council recommends approval provided the project is shortened so the length does not exceed the the neighbor's dock to the north. 1055 Bungalow Lane, Mattituck Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. No. 1344 The CAC did not inspect and therefore has no recommendation for the Wetland Application of CHARLES VAN VOORHIS by SCRIBNER L. FAUVER as TRUSTEE 10-3-1 to construct a rock revetment and a single family dwelling. Fishers Island No. 1345 Moved by Allan Connell, seconded by John Hagerty, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH PROVISIONS of the Wetland Application of ARNOLD NEUER 56-4-16 to clear road. The Council recommends approval provided the applicant secure an erosion and sediment control plan for runoff. NOTE: The Council recommends the applicant be fined for work already completed. Mill Path Road, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. No. 1346 Moved by Allan Connell, seconded by Bruce Loucka, it was RESOLVED to TABLE the Wetland Application of ARNOLD NEUER 56-1-6 to clear debris from property and leave natural. The CAC tabled the application until it receives specific information as to what, where, and how much debris is to be removed. 2475 Mill Path, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. No. 1347 The Council did not inspect and therefore do not have a recommendation for the Wetland Application of ROBERT and ELLEN WHITE 10-3-9 to install +43' of revetment, which shall consist of 1 - 1 1/2 yard rock which shall be placed on filter fabric, and backfilled with +75 c.y. of soil and then planted with native vegetation. Page 4 - April 22, 1996 Peninsula Road, Fishers Island RECOMMENDATION OF AMENDMENT TO PERMITS A-48 The Council did not inspect and therefore does not have a recommendation for the request of LOUIS M. BACON to amend permit to allow the construction of a 2' x 90' timber walkway to span the newly reconstructed dune. Robins Island A-49 Moved by Allan Connell, seconded by John Hagerty, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH PROVISIONS of the request of WILLIAM AND COLLEEN CONNORS 59-5-29.3 to amend permit to add a deck on the western side of the house. Deck would be on the second story, a height of approximately 16'-17' above grade; 8' x 40' with additional pilings; or cantilever a 4' deck on the west side for the length of the house (40') and 16'-17' above grade. The Council recommends approval of the 4' deck on the west side of the house provided there is no additional disturbance to the wetlands in the form of additional pilings. 350 West Drive, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. A-50 Moved by Robert Keith, seconded by Betty Wells, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL of the amendment to permit request of TOLLEWOOD COMMUNITY 113-8- to replace catwalk, ramp, floating dock in kind and add 10'6" to landward end and elevated 3'6" as per Dept. of State. Illinois Avenue, Mattituck Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. A-51 The CAC did not inspect and, therefore do not have a recommendation for the request of GREY CULLS PARTNERSHIP and KATHERINE duPONT 7-4-5 amend permit to relocate an existing floating dock (approx. 14' x 22') and restraint piles (4) and installing a new floating dock approximately 8' x 54' adjacent to the existing fixed wood pile and timber pier, including ramps and 9 float restraint piles, extend the existing 9' wide "L" shaped end dock by 6' and install two dual tie-off piles. Fishers Island Page 5 April 22, 1996 A-52 Moved by Allan Connell, seconded by Bruce Loucka, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH PROVISIONS of the request of MICHAEL BONTJE 57-2-23 to amend permit to allow the Bontje dock extension to make a "J" shape rather than an "L" shape. The Council recommends approval provided the existing section of the fixed dock is raised 3' above grade. 805 Island View Lane, Greenport Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. A-53 Moved by Bruce Loucka, seconded by Allan Connell, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees DISAPPROVAL of the request to amend permit of EUGENE AND ANN BURGER 98-1-14 to install (2) 6' x 20' floats The CAC recommends disapproval because there is no need and the additions would cover excessive creek bottom. 2515 Pine Tree Road, Cutchogue Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. RECOMMENDATION OF WAIVER REQUESTS WR-34 Moved by Robert Keith, seconded by Betty Wells, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL of the Waiver Request of LOIS McGOWAN 116-6-18.1, 19.1 and 20.1 to construct a driveway made of loose gravel or stone and a small parking area. 13350 New Suffolk Avenue, Cutchogue Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. WR-35 Moved by John Hagerty, seconded by Scott Hilary, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees DISAPPROVAL of the Waiver Request of GERALD P. REDDY 57-2-33 to replace front cement stoop with 6' x 12' wood deck west side of house; install 8' x 4' walk-in Bay Window west side of house. The Council recommends disapproval of the Waiver Request and recommends that a Wetland Permit be required. The Council recommends disapproval of the waiver request because there would be no control over the project and there has already been changes from the plans submitted. Page 6 r April 22, 1996 NOTE: Council recommends the applicant be fined for work done without a permit. 718 Island View Lane, Southold Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. WR-36 The Council did not inspect and therefore cannot make a recommendation for the Waiver Request of the FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT 12-1-10 to reconstruct the east ramp in the Silver Eel Cove including the installation of 65 +/- I.f. of steel sheetpile bulkhead with backfill (70 +/- c.y. over 250 +/- s.f. ), new counterweight supports, and protective dolphins, waterward of the high tide line. Fishers Island RECOMMENDATION FOR LETTERS OF NON-JURISDICTION NJ-18 Moved by Robert Keith, seconded by Betty Wells, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees DISAPPROVAL of the request for a Letter of Non-Jurisdiction for RICHARD NEMSCHICK and SUZANNE AUER 100-3-11.14 for a lot to build a home. The CAC recommends the applicant obtain a permit because there will be clearing within 75' of the wetlands and there exists a potential of severe erosion problems to the bluff face due to the slope of the land. 1035 Sebastians Cove Road, Mattituck Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. RECOMMENDATION OF GRANDFATHER PERMITS GF-20 Moved by Robert Keith, seconded by Betty Wells, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL of the request for a Grandfather Permit by EDNA McCALLION 116-5-13 to resheath an existing functional timber groin. 1100 Dean Drive, Cutchogue Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. Page 7 April 22, 1996 RECOMMENDATION OF EXTENSION REQUESTS E-3 Moved by Robert Keith, seconded by Allan Connell, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Southold Town Board of Trustees APPROVAL WITH PROVISIONS of the extension request of LOUIS M. BACON 117-8-20 which allows relocation of existing dolphins and installation of buffer piles. The Council recommends approval with the stipulation that the extension be only for the period of time allowed under Trustee extension policy (usually 1 year) . First Street, New Suffolk Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion carried. SET NEXT MEETING DATE The next meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council will be MONDAY, MAY 20, 1996 at 4:30 P.M. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Linda J. Cooper, Secretary Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council !?,T�E IV-ERD AND FILED BY T i-E SOUTHOLD TOk,71d CLEC. 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