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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-03/08/2023 _6gl1FF0(�.coG John G.Stein,Chairperson coo Town Hall,53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish,Secretary P.O.Box 1179 • 'F Southold,NY 11971 Telephone(631)765-1889 Fax(631)765-1823 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., March 8, 2023 4:30 PM Conference Room and Zoom Online Platform A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., March 8, 2023 in the Town Hall Conference Room and via Zoom. Present were: John Stein, Chairperson Carol Brown, Member Caroline Burghardt, Member—Via Zoom John Chandler, Member-Via Zoom Maggie Merrill, Member Inga Van Eysden, Member Lauren Standish, Secretary Brian Mealy, Town Board Liaison Absent was: Shannon Wright, Member Liz Gillooly, Trustee Liaison CALL TO ORDER John Stein called the meeting to order at 4:30PM. REPORTS Caroline Burghardt attended the Board of Trustees meeting held on Wed., February 15th and reported the meeting was business as usual. CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES NEW BUSINESS John Stein listened to the public hearing on February 28th regarding the MKS Realty, Coastal Erosion Hazard Appeal. The Town Board held the public hearing open for two 2 weeks for written comment. Councilman Mealy encouraged the CAC to send written comments to the Town Board. As chairperson, John will reaffirm the CAC's position. John Stein suggested that Carol Brown and Maggie Merrill attend the next Town Board meeting scheduled for Tues., March 14th as citizens, regarding the proposed Amendments to Ch. 275 and Ch. 96. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Maggie Merrill, to Approve the Minutes of February 8, 2023. RECOMMENDATIONS -WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by John Stein, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of BROWNS HILLS ESTATES, INC. to construct 186' community stairs to beach consisting of 4'X 6' platforms with last set of aluminum retractable stairs. Elevation of stairs to be at least 3' above grade. Supports posts and support materials to be constructed with treated lumber, all stair treads, benches and railings to use untreated lumber. Project to include benches located on platforms, handrails plus two fall protection railings on each side, an access gate at the top of stairs plus an access gate at the lower platform. Project includes the removal of existing stairs located at the immediate east of new stairs, to include revegetation of disturbed areas on the bluff. Located: End of Northview Drive, Orient. SCTM#13-1-12.1 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill, John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of NANCY COLLINS to replace existing failing bulkhead and return in place with a total of approx. 144'-of vinyl sheathing bulkhead; one 6'X 8' cantilevered platform, north aluminum ramp 10'X 2'2" with handrails, south aluminum ramp 10'6"X 2'3" with handrails, water and electrical connections and replace in place 4'X 126' continuous detached non-treated walkway with 4"X4" posts. Install a 10' non-turf buffer along entire length of bulkhead. Reclamation dredging to a maximum of 4' depth at mean low water along entire length of bulkhead to extend to a maximum of 10' off bulkhead resulting in approx. 10 cy. of material to be placed behind bulkhead. Located: 305 Dawn Dr., Greenport. SCTM#35-5-20 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill, John Stein 3 The CAC Supports the application with approval from the NYSDEC for the dredging activity, all lighting is dark skies compliant, and the installation of an 8'-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 SILVER SANDS HOLDINGS I, LLC to install a 6' high fence and gate for the proposed trash enclosure (260 sf.) and refurbish existing 8'X 12' shed with new roof, fascia, siding, and removal of window and replacement of doors. Located: 675 Silvermere Rd., Greenport. SCTM#45-6-8 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown The CAC Supports the application with the condition all as-builts are properly addressed. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SILVER SANDS HOLDINGS I, LLC to install (2) 10'x 2' drywells with approx. 24 If. of drain lines. Place HVAC unit on concrete pad ( 9 sf.) and for the planting plan in according with a portion of Planting Schedule L-4.20 attributes to Lot 9. Located: 1155 Silvermere Rd., Greenport. SCTM#47-2-9 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown The CAC Supports the application with the condition all as-builts are properly addressed. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SILVER SANDS HOLDINGS I, LLC to legalize the "as-built" 12'X 12', 144 sf. concrete pad with a proposed 6' high X 58 If. fence and gate. Total enclosure 210 sf. Purpose of the concrete pad and fence enclosure is to place a refrigerator/freezer unit for the motel. Legalize the "as-built" 8"X 39' concrete "L" retaining wall (25.50 sf). Located: Silvermere Rd., Greenport. SCTM#47-2-10 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown The CAC Supports the application with the condition all as-builts are properly addressed. 4 Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SILVER SANDS HOLDINGS I, LLC for a concrete walkway and deck, replace approx. 570 sf. of concrete walkway with wood walkway, replace approx. 1192 sf. of existing wood deck and relocate 410 sf. with new wood deck. Place approx. 37 If. of sand walk path set back 35' at closest point to MHW line. Existing sand to remain. Planting plan in accordance with a portion of Planting Schedule L-4.30 attributable to Lot 11 property and made part of this application. Install (4) 10'X 4' drywells for a portion of the motel. Four (4) existing 10'X 4' drywells serving the motel inner courtyard area with one (1) drywell and approx. 100 If. of existing drain lines. Proposed (3) 8'X 4' drywells to serve the easterly roof area of the motel. Located: Silvermere Rd., Greenport. SCTM#47-2-11 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown The CAC Supports the application with the condition all as-builts are properly addressed. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SILVER SANDS HOLDINGS I, LLC to place approx. 80 If. sand walk path set back 16' at closest point to MHW line. Existing sand to remain. Planting plan in accordance with a portion of Planting Schedule L-4.40 attributable to Lot 12 property and made a part of this application. Install (4) 10'X 4' drywells for a portion of the motel. One (1) 10'X 4' drywell to be located within Trustee jurisdiction. Located: 1300 Silvermere Rd., Greenport. SCTM#47-2-12 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown The CAC Supports the application with the condition all as-builts are properly addressed. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SILVER SANDS HOLIDNGS I, LLC to place approx. 80 If. sand walk path set back 20' at closest point to MHW line. Existing sand to remain. Place approx. 65'X 6' sand walk path landward of buffer as shown on Planting Schedule L-4.40, and planting plan in accordance with a portion of Planting Schedule L- 4.40 attributable to Lot 13 and made a part of this application. Located: 1220 Silvermere Rd., Greenport. SCTM#47-2-13 5 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown The CAC Supports the application with the condition all as-builts are properly addressed. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SILVER SANDS HOLDINGS I, LLC to place approx. 92 If. and walk path set back 18' at closest point to tidal wetlands line. Existing sand to remain. Place approx. 8'X 6' sand walk path continuing from Lot 13 landward of buffer to frame building. Planting Plan in accordance with a portion of Planting Schedule L-4.4044.50 attributable to Lot 14 and made part of this application. Remove approx. 490 sf. of existing freshwater wetland vegetation. Construct a 180'X 10' drainage trench/stone buffer as located on Utility Site Plan to accommodate stormwater from four (4) cottages and garage. Install approx. 330 If. of drain lines from the four (4) cottages and garage to the drainage trench. Install approx. 2400 sf. of additional indigenous plantings between stone buffer and freshwater vegetation line to further protect wetland. Additional planting area at approx. 5 to 1 greater than area removed. Restore area from stone buffer within Trustee jurisdiction in accordance with a portion of Planting Schedule 4.40/4.50 attributable to Lot 14 and made part of this application. Located: 1100 Silvermere Rd., Greenport. SCTM#47-2-14 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown The CAC Supports the application with the condition all as-builts are properly addressed. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SILVER SANDS HOLDINGS I, LLC to place approx. 12,500 sf. of sand from wood bulkhead to Trustee jurisdiction line as show on a portion of Planting Schedule L-4.50 attributable to Lot 15. Existing sand to remain. Place approx. 1500 sf. of sod. Planting Plan in accordance with a portion of Planting Schedule L-4.50 attributable to Lot 15 and made part of this application. Install 224 sf. of non- permanent outdoor seating area. Remove approx. 1250 sf. of existing freshwater wetland vegetation. Construct a 265X 10' drainage trench/stone buffer as located on Utility Site Plan to accommodate storm water from two (2) adjacent cottages of Lot 14. Install approx. 75 If. of drain lines to serve the two adjacent cottages. Install approx. 3800 sf. of additional indigenous plantings between stone buffer and freshwater vegetation line to further protect wetland. Additional planting area at approx. 3 to 1 greater than area removed. Restore area from stone buffer and within Trustee jurisdiction in accordance with a portion of Planting Schedule 4.50 attributable to Lot 15 and made part of this application. Located: 1135 Silvermere Rd., Greenport. SCTM#47-2-15 6 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill, Carol Brown The CAC Supports the application with the condition all as-builts are properly addressed. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Inga Van Eysden, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of JOEL B. SINGER for the existing 26'X 16.1' detached garage in the front yard to be demolished. Proposed 28'X 30' 1.5 story garage to be constructed in the front yard with a 6'X 4' outdoor shower enclosure with gravel base and proposed pool equipment on 3'X 14' pad at grade with a 36" high fence enclosure around pool equipment. Proposed 48" wide walkway 55' If. Proposed 18'X 45' inground pool with 8'X 8' hot tub enclosure inside the pool and new 48" high pool fence around the pool. Existing gravel driveway with 30" maximum driveway retaining wall to retain existing grade of the lawn. Located: 20575 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#51-4-11 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Inga Van Eysden, Caroline Burghardt, John Stein The CAC does Not Support the application because the proposed location of the swimming pool is out of compliance with the LWRP and Ch. 275-Setbacks. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Inga Van Eysden, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of MARIE ROMNEY to construct an in-ground swimming pool 16.5'X 36', pool equipment and AC condenser, proposed surround and path 717 sf., pool fence 199 If., deck addition 133 sf. and two (2) proposed 8' drywells. Located: 1485 Mill Creek Dr., Southold. SCTM#51-6-29 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Inga Van Eysden, Caroline Burghardt, John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of M&R NORTH FORK PROPERTIES INC. C/O MARK SCHILL for the construction of a 3,960 sf. two-story dwelling, covered porch, front steps and covered rear porch with steps. Proposed generator behind proposed garage on a 3'X 5' concrete pad. Buried 1,000 gallon propane tank installed adjacent to the garage. Proposed I/A sanitary system installed in accordance with SCDHS standards and all roof run-off will be directed to on-stie drywells. A 10' wide non- disturbance planted buffer will be added along the wetlands line and a 10' wide non-turf buffer will be added landward of the non-disturbance buffer for a total of 20' buffer along wetlands line. Approx. 300 cy. of clean fill to be added surrounding the proposed house to raise the grade. A silt fence will be installed surrounding the entire work limits until work is fully stabilized. Located: 500 Lakeside Dr., Southold. SCTM#90-3-4 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Inga Van Eysden, Caroline Burghardt, John Stein The CAC does Not Support the application because the setbacks are out of compliance with Ch. 275 and the LWRP. Vote of Council: Ayes: Carol Brown, Inga Van Eysden, Maggie Merrill Nay: John Stein MOTION LOST Moved by Inga Van Eysden, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PATRICK FLANAGAN, EVA FLANAGAN, MORTON D. DUBIN, STEPHEN E. RAVN & DANIELLA C. RAVN to construct a 4'X 126' fixed walkway with staircase, raised a min. of 4' above wetlands and a continuous railing set at 3' on the landward side. The decking shall be composed of thru-flow continuous. The first 56' of walkway to be supported with 4" square green heart pilings set at 8' OC and cross braced. The remaining 70' of walkway to be supported with 8" dia. pilings at 8' OC. Construct three (3) 4'X 24' fixed docks, with thru-flow decking, 8" dia. pilings and 5 step float stop aluminum dock ladders, total area of fixed walkway and docks, 792 sf. Located: 625 Wells Rd., Peconic. SCTM#75-6-3.3 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Inga Van Eysden, Caroline Burghardt, John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PETER & MARIA GANLEY to construct a 22'.11" X 17'3.5" second-story addition and 12'X 157' second-story addition. Located: 785 Fisherman's Beach Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#1 11-1-31 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Inga Van Eysden, Caroline Burghardt, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with the condition the sanitary system in is compliance with the Suffolk County Dept. of Health. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was 8 RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of RENE CARDINALE to remove and replace 225 If. of deteriorated bulkhead in same location as existing with vinyl bulkhead and raised height of 18" above existing. Provide a 10' wide non-turf buffer landward of bulkhead. Located: 4306 Wunneweta Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#111-14-31 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Inga Van Eysden, Caroline Burghardt, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with the condition of a 10' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation and trees removed should be replaced inkind/inplace. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of MICHAL KATCHER & DANIEL KATCHER to construct an in-ground swimming pool 18'X 44.5' with spa 11'X 5', construct a 120 sf. cabana 20'X 6' with a Y2 bath an unfinished pool storage space. The cabana will be serviced by underground electric from the house and the proposed bathroom will be connected to the existing I/A OWTS septic system approved under SCDHS. The proposed cabana will also have an attached outdoor shower. Run-off from the cabana, outdoor shower and patio will drain into an 8' dia. underground leaching pool. Cabana will have an open-air pergola on the south side that will be approx. 205 sf. Construction of a patio that will surround the in-ground pool and is 1,136 sf. in total area of which 361 sf. is situated within 1 00' wetland setback. Underground drainage pool for the pool backwash. 280 sf. of an existing concrete ramp/slab to be removed in the area landward of an existing 20' non-turf buffer. Approx. 430 If. of perimeter fencing is proposed. A combination of landscape vegetation and lawn will occupy the area landward of the non- turf buffer and existing 20' non-turf buffer will have some areas where native vegetation will be installed. Located: 3915 Stillwater Ave., Cutchogue. SCTM#137-1-5.1 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Inga Van Eysden, Caroline Burghardt, John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JENNIFER MAYE to remove existing septic system and install new waste management system with retaining wall. Located: 910 Fleetwood Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#137-4-22 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Inga Van Eysden, Caroline Burghardt, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with an I/A septic system. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 9 Moved by Inga Van Eysden, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JACK HURLEY for the replacement of 100' of existing bulkhead with vinyl bulkhead and 12 If. of vinyl bulkhead return on north side of property and connect to adjacent bulkhead on south side of property. Remove and replace existing dock as follows: 4'X 55' fixed dock with thru-flow decking at 15' from north property line and elevation 4.5' @ 2.5 above MHW election. Remove and replace existing ramp with 30'X 16' aluminum hinged ramp to 6'X 20' float secured by 2'10" OCCA piles. Located: 1535 Westview Drive, Mattituck. SCTM#107-7-10 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Inga Van Eysden, Caroline Burghardt, John Stein The CAC Supports the application with the condition the length of the docking facility is consistent with the neighboring docks. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Inga Van Eysden, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SHLOMO & ALICE WEINBERG to install a swimming pool 12'X 30', spa 12'X 8' and to modify/expand the existing seaward deck to surround the proposed pool and spa. Applicant also proposes to install a stair assembly along the southerly side of the proposed deck consisting of a 4'X 4' platform and 6'X 4' stairs. Located: 1425 Meadow Beach Lane, Mattituck. SCTM#116-7-6 Inspected by: Carol Brown, Inga Van Eysden, Caroline Burghardt, John Stein Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried RECOMMENDATIONS —APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of EDWARD &.MEREDITH RERISI to Amend Wetland Permit#10128 for a proposed slab in the rear yard, amend pool equipment and generator with screening location, and amend size of in-ground swimming pool to 20'X 30'. Located: 1515 Calves Neck Rd., Southold. SCTM#63-7-37 Inspected by: Carol Brown Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 10 John Stein will attend the next Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wed., March 15, 2023. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council will be held on Wed., April 5, 2023 at 4:30PM in the Conference Room. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM. Respectfully submitted by, �C�� `vV1� -- off Laureh M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council ,1