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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-05/11/2022 . �o�Og�FFOt�-COQ John G.Stein,Chairperson y Town Hall,53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish,Secretary P.O.Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 y'jlpl ��0� Telephone(631)765-1889 Fax(631)765-1823 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., May 11, 2022 4:30 PM Conference Room and Zoom Online Platform A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., May 11, 2022 in the Town Hall Conference Room and via Zoom. Present were: John Stein, Chairperson Carol Brown, Member Maggie Merrill, Member John Chandler, Member Shannon Wright, Member Brian Mealy, Town Board Liaison Liz Gillooly, Trustee Liaison Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent was: Caroline Burghardt, Member CALL TO ORDER John Stein called the meeting to order at 4:35PM. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUCEMENTS The Town Board recently appointed Inga Van Eysden to the Conservation Advisory Council. Chairman John Stein met with Inga and invited her to attend and observe the next Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wed., May 18th at 5:30pm. She will attend her first CAC meeting on June 8tH REPORTS John Stein and Shannon Wright attended the Board of Trustees meeting on April 13tH f 2 In the matter of John Cosenza for the landscape plan for the backyard within 100' from top of bluff, the agent representing the property of the homeowner, Patricia C. Moore, Esq. was stopped for publicly speaking on record by John Stein, Chairperson of the CAC and Lori Hulse, Esq. Counsel for the Trustees, for publicly speaking on record as a result of incorrectly and unprofessionally stating to the Town Trustees and the CAC regarding the overall public hearing and concerns of the CAC and the Town Trustees, and she was publicly reprimanded by Lori Hulse, Esq.. She was verbally,warned that any further statements she would be asked to be removed from the meeting. The application made on behalf of Sunset Holdings was not on the agenda. Trustee Gillooly will look into the status. The application made on behalf of Marlene J. Rutkin will be back on the May agenda. CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES John Stein is working on obtaining a copy of the Comprehensive Plan and meeting minutes to submit the appropriate sections to the State, which will earn pledge points. It's possible that they will accept a digital version. Carol will continue working on the monthly spreadsheet, which will also earn pledge points. John will continue to provide updates to the CAC members and include them in his e-mails. Carol Brown suggested a public service announcement in the Suffolk Times to look for community stakeholders to join the task force. John stated that the CAC is the task force. The community is involved in the pledge points and agencies can assist as well. There was a suggestion that the CAC meet separately as a CSC and all agreed. OTHER BUSINESS Maggie Merrill, Shannon Wright and Carol Brown attended a.seminar on Coastal Resiliency and found it to be very informative. If anyone is considering creating a living shoreline on their property, Cornell Cooperative Extension will visit their property for an assessment. Councilman Mealy suggested the CAC attend a future Town Board work session to share their progress with Climate Smart Communities and other related matters. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Maggie Merrill, seconded by John Chandler, to Approve the Minutes of April 6, 2022. RECOMMENDATIONS -WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of GARDINERS BAY ESTATES HOA to construct four (4) extensions to the existing fingers of the floating dock: 2'X 4' floating e 3 dock extension, 3'X 10' floating dock extension, 6'X8' floating dock extension, and 3'X 10' floating dock extension. Propose to upgrade a portion of the existing flotation system to rubber flotation units and to remove existing wood decking and replace with composite wood decking. Located: End of Dogwood Lane @ Spring Pond. SCTM#37-4-17 and 37-1-23 Inspected by: Carol Brown, John Stein The CAC does Not Support the application because the docking facility appears to exceed more than 1/3 across the width of Spring Pond, and therefore requests more definitive aerials with locations. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of MONROE SONNENBORN & BEVERLY SONNENBORN to convert existing screened-in porch (193 sf.) into living space, replace windows to existing dwelling, reconstruct existing deck (435 sf.) and railings, new addition with elevator and deck (175 sf.) to landward/south side of house for handicap access. Located: 305 North Sea Drive, Southold. SCTM#54-4-5 Inspected by: Carol Brown, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with haybales and silt fencing in place during construction. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PALMER & NAN E. SCHADE to remove and replace existing dock (including 2'-3' X 70' catwalk and 6'X Wand 4'X 24' floats) with a new dock (connected to water and electricity), consisting of a 4'X 93' fixed timber catwalk (constructed with open-grate decking), with two (2) 4'X 6' steps; the existing, relocated 2.5'X 16' aluminum ramp; and a 6'X 20' float secured by (2) 8" dia. pilings, adjusting existing 3'X10' stairs to dock if needed to align with new catwalk. Located: 1385 Calves Neck Rd., Southold. SCTM#63-7-36 Inspected by: Carol Brown, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the lighting is Dark Skies compliant, and the catwalk is constructed using thru-flow decking, and with a railing on one side. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 4 Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ELIAS, DAGHER to remove existing wood plat/walk/steps, and construct a fixed timber dock (with water and electricity), consisting of a 4'X 74' fixed timber catwalk (constructed with open-grate decking), two (2) 4'X 6' steps, 3'X14' hinged ramp and 6'X 20' "T"-shaped float secured by two (2) 8" dia. pilings. Located: 90 Oak Ave., Southold. SCTM#77-2-6 Inspected by: Carol Brown, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the lighting is Dark Skies compliant, the catwalk is constructed using thru-flow decking, and the docking facility does not extend out seaward beyond the neighboring docks. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of CAMERON DOWE & MEGAN STRECKER to construct an 18'X 20' one-story storage shed located 85.8'& 87.7' from bulkhead, with 10' drywell to capture all roof run-off. Located: 975 Cedar Point Drive West, Southold. SCTM#90-1-5 Inspected by: Carol Brown, John Stein The CAC does Not Support the application and requests clarification as to why the Board of Trustees denied the previous application on January 25, 2021. The CAC raised concerns about the potential of a commercial business being conducted on residential property and requests additional information on the business and mixed uses of the property, and whether the NYSDEC would regulate the storage of the commercial equipment in the proposed shed. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of SLATTERY NASSAU POINT TRUST to replace stairs, 12'X 18' deck and 4'X 32'. Located: 460 West Cove Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-2-6 Inspected by: Carol Brown, John Stein The CAC does Not Support the application because the size of the deck is not in compliance with Ch. 275-Wetlands Code, and the application requires an updated survey. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 5 Moved by John Chandler, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JAMES B. GIVEN 1112012 IRREVOCABLE TRUST to remove and replace (in-place) approx. 160 If. of existing timber bulkhead with vinyl bulkhead, and backfill with approx. 25 cy. of clean sandy fill to be trucked in from an approved upland source; remove and replace (in kind/in place) existing 4'X 4' platform and 3'X 7' steps to beach. Located: 199 Old Harbor Road, New Suffolk. SCTM#117-3-4.1 Inspected by: John Stein, John Chandler, Shannon Wright, Maggie Merrill The CAC Supports the application with a 15' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation and the 3'X 7' steps to the beach are retractable. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of BERNARD TELSEY to remove and replace (in-place) approx. 50 If. of existing timber bulkhead with vinyl bulkhead, and backfill with approx. 15 cy. of clean sandy fill to be trucked in from an approved upland source; and remove and replace (in-kind, in-place) existing 10'X 16' wood deck (grade level) 4'X 5' platform and 3'X 8' steps to beach. Located: 465 Old Harbor Rd., New Suffolk. SCTM#117-3-12 Inspected by: John Stein, John Chandler, Shannon Wright, Maggie Merrill The CAC Supports the application with a 15' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation, the 3'X 8' steps to the beach are retractable, .and the existing 10'X 16' wood deck is reduced in size to 100 sf. to be in compliance with Ch.275-Wetlands. Vote of Council: Ayes: John Stein; Shannon Wright, Maggie Merrill, John Chandler Nay: Carol Brown Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of BIRCH HILLS PROPERTY OWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC. to remove large cracked boulder that slid down the bluff and breached and damaged the retaining wall. Placed cracked boulder on beach. Repair 20' of damaged timber retaining wall and backfill behind repaired retaining wall and plant beach grass in repaired area. Located: Beach area of park and playground, Birch Hills POA. SCTM#83-1-4 Inspected by: John Chandler, John Stein, Shannon Wright, Maggie Merrill 6 The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the removal/relocation of the boulder from the shoreline is in compliance with NYSDEC regulations. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of THOMAS C. & SUSAN S. MERIAM to remove and replace existing dock (including 4'X 14' catwalk, 3'X14' ramp, and 5'X 24' float) with a new dock (connected to water and electricity) extended approx. 18' seaward, consisting of a 4'X 91' fixed timber catwalk (constructed with open-grate decking); 3'X 14' ramp; and 6'X 20' float secured by (2) 8" dia. pilings; and remove existing stepping stones. Located: 1335 Marratooka Rd., Mattituck. SCTM#115-11-26 Inspected by: John Chandler, Maggie Merrill, Shannon Wright The CAC Supports the application with the Condition the lighting is Dark Skies compliant and the extension aligns with the existing direction of the dock. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ROBINS ISLAND HOLDINGS, LLC for a 10- Year Maintenance Permit to maintenance dredge an area approximately 35'X 450' to a depth of 6'; dredged area to have 1:3 slopes; resultant spoil approx. 900 cy. of sand to be temporarily deposited on site,and then trucked away as previously approved. Located: First and Jackson Streets, New Suffolk. SCTM#117-8-20&21 Inspected by: John Chandler, Maggie Merrill, Shannon Wright Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of EILEEN KASSCHAU for the as-built stepping stone walkway, slate staircase, rock wall, slate walkway, upper wood staircases and upper wood walkways with landings, raised wood deck, frame shed, staircase to lower deck, lower wood deck to bulkhead, lower wood deck extension to second staircase, lower staircase and landings, upper staircase and landings,. inground swimming pool with slate surround patio, slate retaining wall on northerly sides, slate staircase with 5 treads and 6 risers, pool equipment area below grade south of the patio. Outdoor shower in northwest corner of garage; no enclosure with 4' X 5' wood base. Construction addition of an existing basement level garage attached to an existing house measuring 13.1'X 24.1', 315.7 sf. on one-story, aligned with first floor of house, and for the pre-existing 7 residence constructed in the 1920's-30's, including porches, deck, stone terrace masonry retaining wall, parking area and stone walkways. Located: 5800 Vanston Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#118-1-1.2 Inspected by: John Chandler, Maggie Merrill, Shannon Wright, John Stein The CAC does Not Support the as-built and new construction, existing violations of Ch. 275-Wetlands, and additions to the dwelling, as submitted. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried FISHERS ISLAND DANA DIDRIKSEN construct 130 If. of 4' wide fixed wood pile supported pier in which 73 If is waterward of the mean high water line and 86 If. is waterward of the apparent high water line, including rails and water/electric utilities, two tie-off piles and a removable, pile retrained ships ladder. Establish a wood chip access path through the brush landward of the apparent high water lines. Located: 6180 Clay Point Rd., Fishers Island. SCTM#2-1-6 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. KATHLEEN D. COLLINS & PAULINE C. HEENEY to replace fixed dock support posts with four 10" piles; install four 10" piles for floating dock support and install two 10" tie-off piles. Located: 1457 Peninsula Road, 'Fishers Island. SCTM#10-4-15.1 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. LAURA FINAN to reconstruct 114 If. of pile supported pier of which 97 If. is 5' wide and 17 If. is 8' wide, including new rails, cross bracing and water and electric utilities and a davit. Relocate an 8'X 20' float and restraint piles 1' southeast and construct a new 6' X 7' pile supported ramp landing with rails and install a new hinged float access ramp, install 4' wide pile supported beach access stairs with rails and grate treads, waterward of the apparent high water line. Located: Hedge Street, Fishers Island. SCTM#10-7-14 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. J. GEDDES PARSONS to remove existing 5'X 81' fixed dock and piles (16), 3'X 20' ramp and 9'X 18' floating dock; construct a 5'X 81' fixed dock secured by sixteen piles, 4'X 16' 8 ramp and an 8'X 18.5' floating dock secured by four piles and to replace tie-off piles as needed. Located: 515 Sterling Street, Fishers Island. SCTM#10-9-3.1 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. John Stein and Carol Brown will attend the next Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wed., May 18, 2022. Inga VanEysden will also attend to observe the process. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council will be held on Wed., June 8, 2022 at 4:30PM in the Conference Room. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15PM. Respectfully submitted by, date', um, "h Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council