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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-04/06/2022 < DFFO(,I.cpG John G.Stein,Chairperson CO y Town Hall,53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish,Secretary P.O.Box 1179 • `!, Southold,NY 11971 y'flpl �a0�' Telephone(631)765-1889 Fax(631)765-1823 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., April 6, 2022 4:30 PM Conference Room and Zoom Online Platform A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., April 6, 2022 in the Town Hall Conference Room and via Zoom. Present were: John Stein, Chairperson Carol Brown, Member Maggie Merrill, Member Caroline Burghardt, Member Shannon Wright, Member Brian Mealy, Town Board Liaison Liz Gillooly, Trustee Liaison Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent was: John Chandler, Member CALL TO ORDER John Stein called the meeting to order at 4:35PM. REPORTS John Stein attended the Board of Trustees meeting held on March 16th. The application made on behalf of 9450 Main Bayview was Denied. Shannon Wright and John Stein will attend the next meeting scheduled for April 13th John Stein will attend the Board of Trustees Work Session scheduled for Mon., April 11th at 5:00pm in the Annex Exec. Board Room. 2 John Stein will be organizing a field trip to Cornell Cooperative Ext. in Southold to visit the living shoreline project once he gets authorization from CCE. Carol Brown participated in a webinar on Plum Island Marine Habitats hosted by the Audubon Society. Cornell Cooperative Ext. will be hosting a lecture on living shorelines on May 3rd from 6pm-8pm at the Greenport Harbor Brewery in Southold. Carol recently attended a meeting of the North Fork Environmental Council regarding the Strong's Marina project on Mattituck Creek. She suggested the CAC keep an eye on this particular project. Carol mentioned that NYSACC offers many workshops and encouraged the others to view them. Carol expressed her deep concern with the number of applications for new swimming pools within 100' of the wetlands. These pools require the use of our drinking water and are proposed in locations not consistent with the required setbacks as set forth in Ch. 275, and don't meet the lot coverage. She asked Brian Mealy and Liz Gillooly if completed projects were inspected for compliance. Liz confirmed that the Board of Trustees do conduct final inspections and issue Certificates of Compliance.- APPROVAL ompliance.APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, to Approve the Minutes of March 9, 2022. RECOMMENDATIONS -WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by John Stein, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ORIENT LIGHT LLC to construct an 8' extension to existing metal walkway. Construct a 32"X 12' ramp onto a new 3'X40' fixed dock. 6-10 rocks to be placed in designated void areas of existing rock foundation. Install two 10" diameter pilings on the west side of entrance next to existing rock jetty. Located: Plum Gut, Orient. SCTM#130-1-1.3 Vote of Council: Ayes: John Stein, Shannon Wright, Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown Recused: Caroline Burghardt Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOVLED to SUPPORT the application of GEORGE STARKIE JR. & GAIL BERKES to remove and replace 125 If. of existing timber bulkhead with new vinyl bulkhead in same location as existing. Remove and replace existing concrete timber decking as permitted under Trustees permit#8859 for bulkhead construction. Remove and replace existing 6'X 30' floating dock, 3'X 16' aluminum ramp and 6'X 4' timber platform in same location. Located: 630 Tarpon Dr., Greenport. SCTM#57-1-7 3 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt The CAC Supports the application with the installation of a 10'-15' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of JOHN COSENZA for the landscape plan for the backyard within 100' from top of bluff. Natural regrade and remove firepit and flagpole and use natural bounders to maintain grade. Remove part of existing retaining wall located across lot. Located: 1700 Hyatt Rd., Southold. SCTM#50-1-5 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt The CAC does Not Support the application for the as-built structures. There is an extreme concern with the recent removal of the trees within 15' from the top of the bluff. This removal has destabilized the bluff and this entire area should be re-planted with the same diameter trees. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of SOUTHOLD SUNSETS HOLDINGS LLC to legalize amended landscape plan and as-built features and features to be removed, including an above -ground propane tank, raised wood platform for AC unit and electric for I/A system on east side of dwelling, on-grade laid slate patio and walkway, partial existing concrete walkway with added dry laid slate walkway with landing, Belgian block surround for gravel driveway, outdoor shower with wood floor, removal of existing mulch surrounding planted vegetation and removal of existing fire pit. Expand approved area of planting with American beach grass to cover all areas shown on landscape plan. Located: 4200 Kenney's Rd., Southold. SCTM#54-4-3 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill The CAC does Not Support.the application. The entire slate patio and concrete walkway should be removed and the primary dune should be vegetated with native vegetation. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was 4 RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of BRIDGET CLARK to convert an existing garage structure to accessory apartment. Located: 7825 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#59-6-15 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of FOUNDERS LANDING BOATYARD LLC to reconstruct previously existing building #5 and building #6 destroyed by fire on June 10, 2021. Located: 1000 Terry Rd., Southold. SCTM#64-3-10&11 Inspected by: John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill, John Stein, Shannon Wright Recused: Caroline Burghardt Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of NUNNAKOMA WATERS ASSOC., INC. to install 235 If. of Shore Guard 9900 vinyl hybrid low sill bulkhead; restore 200 If. of eroded bank with 90-100 cy. of sand recovered from storm deposit area; install filter fabric and plant American beach grass over restored bank area. Construct stormwater concrete diversion swale with rip-rap runoff area, consisting of 50-100 Ib. stones set of filter fabric. Restore storm washed area to the original grade line and removed sand is to be used on site to restore the eroded bank area. Dredge portion of Moyle cove to deepen channel in three areas. Dredged spoil to be spread on Sauer property in an area of approx. 8000 sf. to depth of approx. 1.5'. Dredged spoils placement will be surrounded by a silt fence with hay bales to be kept in place and maintained until the spoils are dewatered. Located: 645 Wampum Way, Southold. SCTM#87-2-42.3 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Carol Brown The CAC does Not Support the application and requests the definition and purpose of a hybrid low-sill bulkhead. This CAC highly recommends the installation of a living shoreline. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of KONSTANTINOS D. KATSIRIS & JULIA MELINDA ORLIE KATSIRIS to construct additions and alterations to the existing one- story dwelling and for the 870 sf. as-built renovation of the existing basement. 5 Located: 400 Lakeside Dr., Southold. SCTM#90-3-3 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of MARLENE J. RUTKIN to construct an 18'X 36' in-ground swimming pool. Located: 800 Lakeside Dr., Southold. SCTM#90-3-6 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt The CAC does Not Support the application because the proposed swimming pool is located within a flood zone. The tidal wetland data provided was outdated and the test hole data is inaccurate. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOVLED to SUPPORT the application of DAVID SCHWARTZ to provide fill to bring grade level around approx. Y2 of the perimeter of the existing structure up to 30" from the existing grade level. New grade will slope down from the house at slopes varying from 17% to 30%. Two retaining walls will be built, 6' long wood retaining wall with a max. height of 30" sloping to an existing grade, the other will be a 15' long stone wall with a max. height of 30" sloping down to existing grade. Located: 1015 Lakeside Dr., Southold. SCTM#90-4-5.1 Inspected by: John Stein. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of GEANIE ARCIGA & THOMAS JUUL- HANSEN to construct a 4'X 11 8' timber bluff stairway including 4'X 7' entry platform at top of bluff, 4'X4' landing, (3) 4'X 6' landings with benches, 4'X 7' landing and 4'X 6' platform off bulkhead with 2'X 5' retractable flip-up steps to beach; clear and maintain a 4'X 42' wood chip path to stairway; and restore areas disturbed during construction with native plantings. Located: 500 Castle Hill Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#72-1-1.10 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill The CAC Supports the application with retractable stairs at the base. 6 Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Maggie Merrill, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of SHEENA ACHARYA & ADRIAN SAPOLLNIK to construct 9.6X 19.2' garage addition (as expansion of attached, unconditioned storage space), with 4'X 6' drywell for roof drainage; and construct 8'X 8' in-ground spa (in place of former chimney and existing grade-level masonry patio area), with 6' high pool enclosure fencing and 8'X 6' drywell for pool spa discharge. Located: 645 Glen Court, Cutchogue. SCTM#83-1-7 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill The CAC does Not Support the application due to the inadequate setback of the in-ground spa from the top of the bluff of 41'. The CAC questions whether the spa is actually an in- ground swimming pool. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Shannon Wright, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of NICOLE ECKSTROM & CARLOS SAAVEDRA for the renovation of the existing detached garage with attached porch. Addition of a carport roof on street side of garage; Replacement of concrete entry walkway and entry steps. Removal of asphalt driveway to be replaced with permeable gravel driveway. Located: 590 Haywaters Dr., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-5-22 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Maggie Merrill, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of NORA TUTHILL GLUECK to replace deteriorating roof with a new roof/deck supports, deck and patio. Work would occur within the existing footprint. The proposed project includes as-built certificate of occupancy for existing clubhouse and a Trustees permit for the clubhouse and spar shed. Located: 1400 Old Harbor Rd., New Suffolk. SCTM#117-5-14.1 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 7 Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of SUSAN KARTEN to install a swimming pool 16'X 32' and proposed deck 983 sf. Located: 2455 New Suffolk Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#114-9-14.1 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill The CAC does Not Support the application because the proposed location appears to be within a flood zone. The site improvements might necessitate a test hole. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Maggie Merrill, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of KIERAN COLLINGS for the installation of a 16'X 32' vinyl swimming pool with patio at grade approx. 1,300 sf. Located: 3690 Ole Jule Lane, Mattituck. SCTM#122-4-26.1 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill The CAC does Not Support the application as submitted. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Maggie Merrill, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of LITTLE DUCKS REALTY LLC for the demolition of the existing dwelling and sanitary system located in a non-conforming location and to construct a new residence, swimming pool and cabana with an I/A septic system in a more conforming location on the property. Located: 2095 Nassau Point Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-13-3 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill The CAC does Not Support the application. The proposed pool setback of 53' from the bulkhead is not in compliance with Ch. 275. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Shannon Wright, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of BRUCE ROTHSTEIN & SARAH ROTHSTEIN for the installation of an in-ground swimming pool with a hot tub; wooden deck attached to house surrounding pool area; 8' dia. pool drywell off to the southwesterly 8 corner of pool/hot tub; pool fence compliant to code; replace existing wood deck on the bluff with a new wood deck totaling 248.7sf. Located: 7390 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#126-11-11 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill The CAC does Not Support the application because the proposed pool is too close to the top of the bluff and the size of the proposed wood deck on the bluff is not in compliance with Ch. 275. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of LAURIS RALL for the removal and replacement of existing failing sanitary system in new landward location of existing with new low nitrogen I/A sanitary system. Located: 5400 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel. SCTM#128-2-12 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of 2500 SOUNDVIEW, LLC to construct a 10'X 24' inground swimming pool, pool fence, drywell, patio, and pool equipment. Located: 2500 Soundview Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#94-2-1.5 Inspected by: Shannon Wright, Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill The CACA Supports the application with the Condition the patio is not extended between the pool and the pond. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried WEST HARBOR BUNGALOW LLC, CRAIG SCHULTZ to remove existing ramp, float and two piles; install new 4'X 20' ramp with rails and 8'X 18' float secured by four piles and install four tie-off piles. Located: 371 Hedge Street, Fishers Island. SCTM#10-7-18 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. 9 RECOMMENDATIONS-AMENDMENTS TO WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS John Stein and Shannon Wright will attend the next Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wed., April 13, 2022. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council will be held on Wed., May 11, 2022 at 4:30PM in the Conference Room. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:OOPM. Respectfully submitted by, Aatatq wn rdoh Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council