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Home My WebLink AboutCAC-10/11/2023 �o�Ogl1EF0�,�.coG John G. Stein,Chairpersony Town Hall,53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish,Secretary � P.O.Box 1179 • 'F Southold,NY 11971 4,- Telephone(631)765-1889 Fax(631)765-1823 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., October 11, 2023 4:30 PM Conference Room and Zoom Online Platform A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., October 11, 2023 in the Town Hall Conference Room and via Zoom. Present were: John Stein, Chairperson John Chandler, Member Maggie Merrill, Member Shannon Wright, Member Inga Van Eysden, Member Brian Mealy, Town Board Liaison Liz Gillooly, Trustee Liaison Kevin Foote, Deputy Supervisor Lauren Standish, Secretary Absent was: Carol Brown, Member Caroline Burghardt, Member Guests: Anne Murray, NFEC CALL TO ORDER John Stein called the meeting to order at 4:35pm. REPORTS Inga Van Eysden attended the Board of Trustees meeting held on Wed., September 13th and the meeting was business as usual. The applications made on behalf of Tuthill were approved. 1 ' t 2 CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES Jim Bunchuck, Solid Waste Coordinator for the Town of Southold will be the guest speaker at the CAC meeting on December 6th Anne Murray asked for an update on the points for the Town. John Stein said he would have a print-out with the points structure in one week. Maggie Merrill and Councilman Mealy offered their,assistance. OTHER BUSINESS Anne Murray updated the CAC on the status of the Suffolk Co. Water Quality Grant. Unfortunately, the grant was not awarded to anyone. Mark Terry will apply again next year and look for other grant opportunities in the meantime. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Maggie Merrill, seconded by John Chandler, to Approve the Minutes of September 6, 2023. i RECOMMENDATIONS —WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of GEORGIOS KATSAMANIS to replace existing failing bulkhead in-place, with a total of 70'6" of vinyl sheathing, 10" pilings 6 ft. of center, 6'X 6" walers, 16' tie rods leading to vertical deadmen with horizontal lay log, finish with non-treated lumber cap; remove and replace with new one 6'X 4' cantilevered platform, access emergency swim ladder, water and electrical connections, and maintain existing 5' non-turf buffer along entire length of bulkhead. Permit in existing 3'X 12' ramp with handrails and 6'X 48'6" dock. Reclamation dredging to a maximum of 4' depth at mean low tide 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: 710 Maple Lane, Greenport. SCTM#35-5-24 Inspected by: John Chandler, Inga Van Eysden Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Inga Van Eysden, seconded by Maggie Merrill, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of BASILICE DM REVOCABLE TRUST to replace existing displaced rock groin with a vinyl sheathing groin 35' from new bulkhead to MLW and set 18" above highest shoreline grade at bulkhead. Relocate existing groin boulders against base of new vinyl bulkhead. 3 Located: 3255 Bay Shore Rd., Greenport. SCTM#53-6-8 Inspected by: John Chandler, Inga Van Eysden The CAC does Not Support the application to construct a new groin. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of BUDDS POND MARINA, INC. for the installation of a public utility wireless communication facility at portions of the .95 acre commercial property. The purpose of the project is to provide wireless communications coverage within the general surrounding area of the subject property and to improve the emergency response capabilities of the Southold Fire Dept. Located: 61405 Main Rd., Southold. SCTM#56-3-15 Inspected by: John Chandler, Inga Van Eysden Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of THOMAS & ELAINE GINDELE to remove existing overgrown and dead plant materials from existing 50' wide non- disturbance buffer landward of the existing bulkhead and replace with native plantings to create a new buffer area which will be drought tolerant and attract wildlife, while being easily maintained and non-fertilizer dependent. Located: 590 Tarpon Dr., Greenport. SCTM#57-1-6 Inspected by: John Chandler, Inga Van Eysden The CAC does Not Support any disturbance within a "non-disturbance" buffer. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Maggie Merrill, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of THEODORE & CARISSA STRATIGOS for a proposed second story addition over the existing dwelling, and a first and second story addition to the northeast corner of the existing dwelling. Addition over existing covered porch, legalize an existing 11.25 sf. stair on southeast corner of existing deck, proposed 11.583 sf. stair to southeast corner of existing deck, and an outdoor shower on the southwest side of the dwelling. A new I/A OWTS_system and gutters and leaders to drywells. Located: 550 Blue Marlin Drive, Southold. SCTM#57-1-27 4 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill, Shannon Wright The CAC Supports the application with the condition the existing buffer is planted with native vegetation and a 10' non-turf buffer landward of the retaining wall planted with native vegetation. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Maggie Merrill, seconded by Shannon Wright, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of LAUGHING WATERS P.O.A. for a ten (10) Year Maintenance Permit to dredge area known as the south marina of approx. 200 cy. of and to a depth of-4 MLW. After dewatering, sand is to be deposited on the beach between MHW and MLW. Located: 2360 Minnehaha Blvd., Southold. SCTM#87-3-60 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill, Shannon Wright The CAC Supports the application and recommends the applicant consult with Cornell Cooperative Ext. for long-term solutions. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Maggie Merrill, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ABIGAIL A. WICKHAM, ERIC J. BRESSLER & GAIL WICKHAM BRESSLER, TRUSTEE UM D.B. McNULTY to remove and replace (in-place) approx. 205 If. of existing timber bulkhead with vinyl bulkhead, and backfill with up to 100 cy. of clean sandy fill to be trucked in from an approved upland source; construct approx. 83 If. of low-profile vinyl groin in place of existing 87 If. timber groin; remove and replace (in-place), as needed, 4'X 32' section of existing 10'-15.6' X 32' deck adjacent to bulkhead (existing 11.8'X 13.3' shed to remain); temporarily relocate 2.5'X 7' metal ladder to remain; revegetate disturbed portions of naturally vegetated bluff slope with native plantings; and establish a 10' wide non-turf buffer along top of bluff. Located: 189 Old Harbor Road, New Suffolk. SCTM#117-3-3.1 Inspected by: John Stein, Maggie Merrill, Shannon Wright The CAC Supports the application with a 20' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by John Chandler, it was 5 RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of JOSEPH J. GRILLO SR. LIVING TRUST to legalize as-built structures and improvements. Two-story framed dwelling-and garage, decks, roof over stone porch and open stone porch, outdoor shower under deck, stone walkway set in gravel, partially under deck, concrete pad for A/C unit, gravel driveway, Belgium block curbing and rock edging, brick and stone wall along gravel driveway, stone steps and pillars and wood steps, and to legalize the metal ramp and floating dock. Designate a non-turf buffer including of an area from the bulkhead along Great Peconic Bay and Brushes Creek and extending landward to the top of the bank, with stone set-in gravel walk and along Belgium block curbing of gravel driveway. Portion of non-turf buffer includes a slope from the toe to top of bank to be covered with one (1) layer of jute O/E, grounded with 6" pins and planted with Cape American beachgrass 1' on center and remainder of the area to be sand with interspersed areas of natural vegetation in conformance with allowed vegetation and material. Located: 365 Mesrobian Drive, Laurel. SCTM#145-4-12.1 Inspected by: John Stein, Shannon Wright The CAC does Not Support the permanency of the Belgium blocks due to their location. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried BRIAN DeBROFF for a roof alteration with no change to the existing footprint or height of the building. New dormer and windows and partial interior renovation of existing second- floor. No change to use, egress or occupancy. Located: 271 Gloaming Ext., Fishers Island. SCTM#10mn-9-14 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT to replace the corner ramp at the Fishers Island Ferry terminal including counter weight towers, bumpers, steel sheet pile bulkhead, access drive, railing fencing and utilities. Located: Fishers Island Ferry Terminal, Trumbull Ave., Fishers Island. SCTM#12-1-10 The CAC did not make an inspection, therefore no recommendation was made. The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council will be held on Wed., November 8, 2023 at 4:30PM in the Conference Room. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM. 6 Respectfully submitted by"r,4 (�OAVn � , A Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council