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John G.Stein,Chairpersony Town Hall,53095 Main Rd.
Lauren Standish,Secretary P.O.Box 1179
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Telephone(631)765-1889
Fax(631)765-1823
Conservation Advisory Council
Town of Southold
MINUTES
Wed., August 9, 2023
4:30 PM
Conference Room and Zoom Online Platform
A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., August 9,
2023 in the Town Hall Conference Room and via Zoom.
Present were: John Stein, Chairperson
Carol Brown, Member
Maggie Merrill, Member
Shannon Wright, Member
John Chandler, Member
Inga Van Eysden, Member
Brian Mealy, Town Board Liaison
Liz Gillooly, Trustee Liaison
Lauren Standish, Secretary
Absent was: Caroline Burghardt, Member
Guest: Anne Murray, NFEC
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman John Stein called the meeting to order at 4:35PM.
REPORTS
Chairman John Stein attended the Fishers Island Town Board meeting on Wed., August
2nd and reported it was a beautiful day on the island and the board meeting was well
attended.
Caroline Burghardt attended the Board of Trustees meeting held on Wed., July 19th. She
was not present at the CAC meeting to provide a report.
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CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES
John Stein will have a written update prepared by August 29th, which will include a road
map. The CAC members will form sub-committees and work on the pledge elements.
Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill, Shannon Wright and Anne Murray will work on Pledge
Elements 5 and 9. John has been meeting with various department heads and indicated
that Lillian McCullough, Executive Assistant, Land Preservation Dept., will have updated
open-space inventory update soon.
OTHER BUSINESS
The CAC members were reminded to submit their 2024 budget requests to the
Supervisor's office no later than August 16tH
Carol Brown expressed her interest in attending the NYSACC Conference on September
20-22 in Ithaca, NY. She will complete the seminar request form for approval by the Town
Board.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, to Approve the Minutes of July 7, 2023.
RECOMMENDATIONS -WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT
APPLICATIONS
Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SILVER SANDS HOLDINGS I LLC C/O
ALEXANDER PERROS to remove and dispose of 146' of existing bulkhead, 14' east
return and 20' west return. Construct a new 146' bulkhead, 14' east return and 20' west
return in-kind, in-place.
Located: 1135 Shore Dr., Greenport. SCTM#47-2-15
Inspected by: John Stein, Inga Van Eysden, John Chandler, Shannon Wright
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 KATHLEEN WALAS & THOMAS
SARAKATSANNIS to raise the existing dwelling to comply with FEMA, proposed 2nd story
addition, proposed front covered porch, proposed screened porch, rear patio, and
proposed swimming pool.
Located: 750 Pipe's Neck Rd., Greenport. SCTM#53-1-16
Inspected by: John Stein, Inga Van Eysden, John Chandler, Shannon Wright
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The CAC does Not Support the application because the setback of the proposed pool is
not in compliance with Ch. 275 and there is a concern with the addition of 495,887 cy. of
fill.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
THEODORE & CARISSA STRATIGOS to demolish existing single-story dwelling with
attached garage, covered porch, chimney, wood deck, steps and metal awning over deck.
Remove hot tub and A/C unit. Construct a new two-story dwelling with covered porch with
steps, platform with steps, 960 sf. deck with steps 250 sf. swimming pool, outdoor shower,
window well and 240 sf. second-story deck over first floor deck.
Located: 550 Blue Marlin Drive, Southold. SCTM#57-1-27
POSTPONED
Moved by Inga Van Eysden, seconded by Carol Brown, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of KATIE & JONATHAN VIGDORCHIK to
construct an 18'X 40' gunite pool on-grade, approx. 720 sf. for recreational use and install
paver patio approximately 1,876 sf.
Located: 17975 Soundview Ave., Southold. SCTM#51-1-7
Inspected by: John Stein, Inga Van Eysden, John Chandler, Shannon Wright
The CAC Supports the application with the condition the setback of the swimming pool is
in compliance with Ch. 275.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by John Stein, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of LORI &ALAN LITNER to construct a 426 sf.
one-story addition to existing 921 sf. family residence. Addition of 60 sf. to doorway at
proposed addition. Proposed addition will replace some existing deck. Current deck
(1,450 sf.) will be reduced by 435 sf. to a new total of 1,015 sf. decking.
Located: 1025 North Sea Drive, Southold. SCTM#54-4-12
Inspected by: John Stein, Inga Van Eysden, John Chandler, Shannon Wright
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
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Moved by Inga Van Eysden, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of CHRISTOPHER & MARISSA LAZOS to
construct additions and renovate the existing dwelling and replace the existing traditional
sanitary system with an I/A OWTS sanitary system.
Located: 1200 Leeton Dr., Southold. SCTM#59-1-1
Inspected by: John Stein, Inga Van Eysden, John Chandler, Shannon Wright
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of 1280 COREY CREEK LLC C/0 RICH
CORAZZINI to redesign the proposed contours to ensure the gravel is not too steep,
addition of a retaining wall at street level, addition of three roof drain drywells, addition of a
driveway trench drain, and the rotation of the house so it does not encroach on the
existing pier line.
Location: 1280 Corey Creek Lane, Southold. SCTM#78-4-17
Inspected by: John Stein, Inga Van Eysden, John Chandler, Shannon Wright
The CAC Supports the application however, there is a concern with the proximity to the
water and the history of flooding in the area. The CAC recommends the use of best
practices such as the installation of staked hay bales and a silt fence during construction.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of NATASHA & PANKAJ KHOSLA to remove
existing dock and replace with a 4'X 10' ramp to grade, 4'X 65' fixed "T" dock with thru-
flow decking and a 4'X 20' platform at the terminus with a ladder. 10' wide non-turf buffer
to be established landward of the wetland line. Spartina alterniflora to be planted as
needed after removal of the existing dock. Phragmites to be trimmed to a height of 12" two
times a year. Existing native vegetation to remain.
Located: 1580 Corey Creek Lane, Southold. SCTM#78-4-19
Inspected by: John Stein, Inga Van Eysden, John Chandler, Shannon Wright
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Chandler, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of MARKOTSIS IRREV. TRUST C/O IRENE
MARKOTSIS to remove and replace 103 f. of deteriorated bulkhead and-10 If. return in
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same location as existing with new vinyl bulkhead and raised height of 18" above existing.
Install 15' wide non-turf buffer landward of proposed bulkhead.
Located: 6540 Main Bayview Rd. (aka 145 Williamsburg Rd.), Southold. SCTM#78-5-12
Inspected by: Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill
The CAC Supports the application with a 15' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Maggie Merrill, seconded by John Chandler, it was
RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of NICHOLAS ALIANO to construct a
single-family dwelling and compliance with conditions set forth in the Zoning Board of
Appeals approval.
Located: 3705 Duck Pond Rd. and Glen Court, Cutchogue. SCTM#83-1-12
Inspected by: Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill
Despite the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, the CAC does Not Support the
application due to the instability of the area, and the proposed project is not in compliance
with Ch. 275 and the LWRP.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Chandler, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of WILLIAM MacGREGOR to remove existing
fixed wood walkway, floating dock and pilings. Construct 4'X 70' fixed walkway with thru-
flow decking secured with 8" dia. pilings. Install a 4'X 5' pressure treated wood staircase.
Install a 6'X 20' floating dock with marine grade O/E decking and install a 3'X 14'
aluminum ramp. Abandon approx. 30' of existing pathway and create approx. 4'X 30' of
new pathway to connect existing pathway to new fixed walkway location.
Located: 1120 Broadwaters Rd., Cutchogue. SCTM#104-9-2
Inspected by: Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill
The CAC Supports the application and recommends the dock is constructed in a "T"
configuration and doesn't extend-any further seaward than the existing structure, and the
existing pathway is revegetated.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
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Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Stein, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of MADELINE DOSTAL to remove 209 If. of
existing wood bulkhead with 6' return and wood staircase. Construct a 209 If. vinyl
bulkhead (in same location and top elevation) with a 10' return on the westerly property
line. Backfill new bulkhead with approx. 40 cy. of clean fill. Establish a 10' non-turf buffer
landward of new bulkhead with one layer of jute, 2090 sf, fastened with 6" spikes and
planted American Beach Grass 1' OC and install a new 3'X 4' staircase (12 sf.) in same
location.
Located: 540 Lester's Road, Mattituck. SCTM#114-7-9
Inspected by: Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill
The CAC Supports the application with retractable steps at the base of the staircase, the
work is,conducted at low-tide, and the buffer behind the bulkhead is retained.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved,by Carol Brown, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of LASCELLE FAMILY TRUST, ROBERT &
LISA LASCELLE, TRUSTEES for a catwalk, total length of 4'X 24', "L" shape 6'X 20' float
with 4'X 4' extension for ramp connection, 3'X 12' aluminum ramp and two 8" piles; raise
catwalk 18" and connect to existing piles.
Located: 4210 Ole Jule Lane, Mattituck. SCTM#122-4-28
Inspected by: Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by Inga Van Eysden it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of DANIEL FERRARA & JAMIE SCHWARTZ
for a new single-family dwelling, rear deck, front porch w/no fill required. Necessary
clearing with marked additional trees. New I/A sanitary system, natural landscaping and
gravel driveway.
Located: 1805 Laurel Way, Laurel. SCTM#121-4-24
Inspected by: Carol Brown
The CAC Supports the application with the condition the proposed dwelling is located in
the area of the swale and to retain as many trees as possible, including the White Pines
near the road.
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
Moved by John Stein, seconded by Carol Brown, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of JENNIFER RUSSELL to construct a one-
story addition to the existing dwelling and a covered porch.
Located: 1562 North Hill Rd., Fishers Island. SCTM#6-1-19
Inspected by: John Stein
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
SEAN DAVID RIVERS to retain and rebuild 15 If. of 15' wide and 24 If. of 7' wide pile
supported pier including two tie-off piles, a seasonal ships ladder to the water, a paddle
board rack, light, water and electric service. Replace 8'X 15' float including associated
restraint piles, and access ramp and 2 new tie-off piles all waterward of the AHW line.
Located: 219 Gloaming Ext., Fishers Island. SCTM#10-9-15.4
The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made.
Moved by John Stein seconded by John Chandler, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of LEE & LILI SIEGELSON for a proposed two-
story addition within existing footprint (362 sf.) second-story addition (181 sf.) covered
porch addition (297 sf.) and screened porch conversion (79 sf.) Install new concrete
masonry unit block foundation around perimeter of proposed house footprint.
Located: 2046 Peninsula Rd., Fishers Island. SCTM#10-3-10
Inspected by: John Stein
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Caried
Moved by John Stein, seconded by John Chandler, it was
RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of HARBOR VIEW COTTAGES, LLC to
demolish an existing two-story single-family dwelling and porch, total footprint (1,010 sf.)
and remove existing sanitary system; construct a new two-story single-family dwelling
(1,590 sf.) second floor and porches 1,860 sf., proposed garage (1,400 sf.); 69' retaining
wall (5'-6') at highest; install leader and gutters leading to drywells; gravel drive and new
1/0 OWTS system.
Located: 520 Sterling Street, Fishers Island. SCTM#10-9-6
Inspected by: John Stein
Vote of Council: Ayes: All
Motion Carried
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John Chandler will attend the next Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wed., August
16, 2023.
The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council will be held on Wed., September
6, 2023 at 4:30PM in the Conference Room.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted by,
Lauren M. Standish, Secretary
Conservation Advisory Council