The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutCAC-11/08/2023 s John G. Stein,Chairperson CO Town Hall,53095 Main Rd. Lauren Standish,Secretary P.O.Box 1179 • `F Southold,NY 11971 y'jlpl �.a0�- Telephone(631)765-1889 Fax(631)765-1823 Conservation Advisory Council Town of Southold MINUTES Wed., November 8, 2023 4:30 PM Conference Room and Zoom Online Platform A meeting of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council was held Wed., November 8, 2023 in the Town Hall Conference Room and via Zoom. Present were: John Stein, Chairperson Caroline Burghardt, Member Carol Brown, Member John Chandler, Member Maggie Merrill, Member Shannon Wright, Member Inga Van Eysden, Member Brian Mealy, Town Board Liaison Liz Gillooly, Trustee Liaison Lauren Standish, Secretary Guests: Anne Murray, NFEC CALL TO ORDER John Stein called the meeting to order at 4:30pm. REPORTS John Chandler attended the Board of Trustees meeting held on October 18th. He reported the meeting was business as usual. OLD BUSINESS Carol Brown reported that the 2022 End of Year Report for Trustee Applications is complete and she will continue to work on 2023. She shared some of the highlights of 4 2 NYSACC Conference on the Environment 2023 and looks forward to sharing some of the educational presentations with the CAC members in the near future. As a follow-up to previous discussions regarding the recruitment of Junior Members to the CAC, Carol will draft a mission statement and e-mail to the other members for their review. 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 Carol Brown and Shannon Wright created a spreadsheet for the CSC, which has been shared with Andrew Manitt and the CAC members. John Stein will continue working with department heads. Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill and Inga Van Eysden attended a Transportation Commission meeting to hear Mark Lowery of NYS DEC present information on Adaption to Sea Level Rise. The following is a link to Climate Smart Resiliency Planning and Mark's presentation slides. Mark is the Assistant Director of the Office of Climate Change for the DEC. mark.lowery(aD-dec.ny.gov climate.change(cD-dec.ny.gov Ella Nielsen, NYLCVEF Climate Smart Communities Outreach Project sent an e-mail requesting to speak with the CSC Coordinator for Southold Town. John Stein said he would contact her. Anne Murray, NFEC requested an update on CSC. John Stein stated that he been busy with the closing on his house, however he'll have something prepared for next month's meeting. Carol Brown attended a Peconic Estuary Policy Committee meeting. Bob DeLuca was the guest speaker, with water quality as a one of the priorities. Councilman Brian Mealy mentioned that the 2024 Budget includes $100,000 for a Coastal Resiliency Action Plan. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Maggie Merrill, seconded by Inga Van Eysden to Approve the Minutes of October 11, 2023. y 3 RECOMMENDATIONS —WETLAND PERMIT & COASTAL EROSION PERMIT APPLICATIONS Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of SUSAN MAGRINO DUNNING to enclose 286 sf. of existing covered deck along the seaward fagade of the existing southerly frame dwelling and extending (connecting) to the northerly frame dwelling in order to combine both dwellings into one dwelling, and install two (2) bay windows along the easterly facade of the existing southerly frame dwelling. All proposed activities to be located a minimum of 135' from MHW/tidal wetlands. Located: 925 Stephenson Road, Orient. SCTM#17-1-2.1 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Maggie Merrill, Inga Van Eysden The gate was closed and the CAC members could not access the property. Based on the description, there were no issues with the project. The CAC Supports the application with the recommendation of an I/A septic system. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Inga Van Eysden, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of WILLIAM & STACEY BRENNEN for the alteration of the existing deck to sunroom 131sf., and an addition to the existing house of a two-car garage 600 sf. and a mudroom 144 sf. Located: 1050 Trumans Path, East Marion. SCTM#31-12-5.1 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Maggie Merrill, Inga Van Eysden The CAC Supports the application with the recommendation of an I/A septic system. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of KP REALTY OF GREENPORT CORP. to remove existing 1,108 sf. grade level masonry patio and 179 sf. area of landscape retaining walls; construct 872 sf. of upper grade-level masonry patio, 18'X 46' swimming pool with 60 sf. hot tub, 428 sf. of lower grade-level masonry patio, 18'X 31' roofed over open-air accessory structure with closets, outdoor fireplace, and basement for storage and pool equipment, and associated steps and planters; install pool drywell and 4' high pool enclosure fencing; remove 34 If. of existing stone retaining wall and construct 24 If. of new 2.7' high stone retaining wall; and establish a 50'.wide non-disturbance/non- fertilization buffer adjacent to wetlands boundary, replacing approx. 3,850 sf. of existing lawn with native plantings and maintaining a cleared 4' wide pathway to existing dock. Located: 2006 Gull Pond Lane, Greenport. SCTM#35-3-12.11 4 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Maggie Merrill, Inga Van Eysden The CAC Supports the application contingent upon the cabana complying with all town code regulations. Vote of Council: Ayes: John Stein, Shannon Wright, Caroline Burghardt, John Chandler, Inga Van Eysden Nay: Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill Motion Carried Moved by Inga Van Eysden, seconded by Caroline Burghardt, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of DEBORAH RIVERA PITTORINO to renovate the existing single-family dwelling, reinforce floor joists, add insulation, footings, and storm windows. Keep old framing and exposed ceiling beams. Relocate bathroom in area previously occupied by tank. Upgrade to clean energy mechanicals and appliances. Replace decking and add new deck. Located: 68530 Main Road, Greenport. SCTM#53-2-1 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Maggie Merrill, Inga Van Eysden The CAC Supports the application with the recommendation of an I/A septic system. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Maggie Merrill, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of KATHERINE L. OLIVER to construct additions to the existing 1,816 sf. footprint for a one-story, 3.4'X 34' screened porch extension requiring the existing brick steps and surrounding 190 sf. brick path to be extended. Construct a one-story 13'X 16' den extension, one-story 14'X 9' front entry extension requiring the existing 130 sf. front deck to be extended. Install a 16'X 40' in- ground pool associated with a 1,340 sf. paved patio and an 8'X 18' shed for pool mechanicals and storage. Located: 1255 Bay Shore Rd., Greenport. SCTM#53-4-2 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Maggie Merrill, Inga Van Eysden The CAC does Not Support the application, as submitted. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Inga Van Eysden, seconded by John Chandler, it was. RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of HERBERT & SUSAN HOFFMAN to include the removal of the existing timber retaining wall and replacement with new 79 If. of 5 new vinyl retaining wall in new landward position; install a 10 If. return on north side of property and a 6' return on the south side of the property. The new retaining wall to be installed at a raised height of 30" above top cap of existing retaining wall. New proposed 4'X 5' long steps to water with thru-flow decking surface to be installed. Prior to removal of the existing retaining wall there shall be 17 cy. excavated from the landward side from between old wall and new wall, this material shall be used as fill along with 13 cy. from upland sources behind the new retaining wall to create a wetland area. Plantings to consist of salt hay (spartina patens), seaside lavender (limonium carolinianum) and saltwort (salicornia spp.) Plants shall be planted in accordance with NYSDEC guidelines based on availability at nursery. Provide a 10' wide non-turf buffer landward of proposed bulkhead. Located: 1605 Arshamomaque Ave., Southold. SCTM#66-3-10 ' Inspected by: Caroline Burghardt, Maggie Merrill, Inga Van Eysden The CAC does Not Support the application due to the potential impact to the neighbor's property to the north. Vote of Council: Ayes: John Chandler, Inga Van Eysden, Carol Brown, Maggie Merrill Shannon Wright, Caroline Burghardt Recused: John Stein_ Motion Carried Moved by John Stein, seconded by Inga Van Eysden, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of DONNA M. WEXLER REVOCABLE TRUST to construct additions and alterations to existing house. Addition proposed over existing deck on easterly side. Proposed 9'X 3' addition on landward north side with 3'X 3'-1.5 porch and 19.7'X 22.7' carport. Located: 1175 Hill Road West, Southold. SCTM#70-4-23.1 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Maggie Merrill, Inga Van Eysden Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of PARADISE POINT;ASSOCIATION, INC. to dredge, with ten years maintenance, approximately 1,730 sf. and 3,750 sf. areas of existing +/-20' wide navigation channel between boat basin and Southold Bay to a maximum depth of 4 MLW; and place up to approximately 240 cy. of resultant sand/silt spoil in three adjacent on-site deposition areas. Located: Basin Road/225 Briar Lane, Southold. SCTM#81-1-16.10&16.11 Inspected by: John Stein, Caroline Burghardt, Maggie Merrill, Inga Van Eysden Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried 6 Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Chandler, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of THOMAS BARNARD for the existing 3'X 16' steps to a 13.8'X 16.6' wood deck at top of the bulkhead and 3'X 6' steps to the beach. Existing wood deck attached to the rear of the existing house 29.9'X 23.6' with 8.2'X 5,.5' steps set into the deck. Existing dwelling 2,500 sf. with an attached garage, interior conversion of an existing enclosed covered porch on the east side of the house 10'X 10' made part of the living area of house in 2011 needs a building permit Existing outdoor shower with fence enclosure of east side of the house. Drywells in the front yard, if required for the existing structures. Alterations to 11.9'X 13' connection between garage and house (in the front yard), and an existing egress with a 3'X 3' landing with stairs to grade, and vestibule on the east side of the house. Located: 4240 Paradise Point Rd., Southold. SCTM#81-3-7 Inspected by: John Chandler, Shannon Wright, Carol Brown The CAC does Not Support the application because the as-builts and all pre-existing structures, including the decks and sunroom, are out of compliance with Ch. 275. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Carol Brown, seconded by John Chandler it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of HC NOFO, LLC to construct a two-story single-family dwelling to replace existing single-story dwelling, to include an addition of a new 440 sf. two-car accessory garage and proposed 2,465 sf. gravel driveway. The existing building of 883 sf. will be demolished, and the newly proposed ground floor will be 800 sf. with a proposed second-floor that is 1,175 sf. Total square footage of the new two- story dwelling will be 2,975 sf. Construct a wraparound ground floor terrace on the north, west and east sides of the house totaling to 1,008 sf., as well as a new 250 sf. second- floor I/A septic system. Creation of a non-turf barrier 15' upland of the wetlands composed of native vegetation, install drywells with gutters and leaders for roof run-off, and retain and establish new native vegetation to provide added soil stabilization and filtering capacity. Located: 6370 Skunk Lane, Cutchogue. SCTM#104-5-3.3 Inspected by: John Chandler, Shannon Wright, Carol Brown The CAC does Not Support the application based on the topography and soils, and the location of the property in a flood zone. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried l 7 Moved by John Chandler, seconded by John Chandler, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ALLISON CM FAMILY TRUST to construct a landscape wall to reduce the continued erosion of the existing property. Located: 820 East Road, Cutchogue. SCTM#110-7-22 Inspected by: John Chandler, Shannon Wright, Carol Brown Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by Shannon Wright, seconded by Carol Brown, it was RESOLVED to NOT SUPPORT the application of LUCY WOHLTMAN for a 15'X 50' lap pool with 12'X 25' patio on southeast side of pool and 10' patio surrounding the pool; raise grade 18"; pool fence 15' with gates, and with landscape plan prepared by Creative Environmental Design. Located: 4955 Moore's Lane, Cutchogue. SCTM#116-2-3 Inspected by: John Chandler, Shannon Wright, Carol Brown The CAC does Not Support the application due to the location of the proposed pool 20' from the wetlands, which is out of compliance with Ch. 275. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ARCHIVEST CAPITAL RE 50 PARK LLC to remove and replace in-place functional wood groin beginning at MLW and extending landward to proposed terminal end. Elevation of new groin to be no more than 18" above grade on downdraft (west) side. Groin to include 6' vinyl sheathing with 10" piles, 10' in length, with 10" batter piles on downdraft (west) side of groins 6"X 6" stringers and aluminum grate cap. Terminal seaward end to include 4-10" pilings. Located: 50 Park Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#123-7-1 Inspected by: John Chandler, Shannon Wright, Carol Brown Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of ARCHIVEST CAPITAL RE 70 PARK LLC to remove and replace in-place functional wood groin beginning at MLW and extending landward to proposed terminal end. Elevation of new groin to be no more than 18" above grade on downdraft (west) side. Groin to include 6' vinyl sheathing with 10" piles, 10' in length, with 10" batter piles on downdraft (west) side of groins 6"X 6" stringers and aluminum grate cap. Terminal seaward end to include 4-10" pilings. w � 8 Located: 70 Park Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#123-7-2 Inspected by: John Chandler, Shannon Wright, Carol Brown Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Moved by John Chandler, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of 100 PARK AVENUE CORP. c/o PAUL PAWLOWSKI to remove and replace in-place functional wood groin beginning at MLW and extending landward to proposed terminal end. Elevation of new groin to be no more than 18" above grade on downdraft (west) side. Groin to include 6' vinyl sheathing with 10" piles, 10' in length, with 10" batter piles on downdraft (west) side of groins 6"X 6" stringers and aluminum grate cap. Terminal seaward end to include 4-10" pilings. Located: 100 Park Ave., Mattituck. SCTM#123-7-3 Inspected by: John Chandler, Shannon Wright, Carol Brown Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried RECOMMENDATIONS —APPLICATIONS TO AMEND WETLAND AND COASTAL EROSION PERMITS Moved by John Chandler, seconded by John Stein, it was RESOLVED to SUPPORT the application of 500 GLENN ROAD LLC to Amend Wetland Permit#9996 to authorize the construction of a 12'X 36' one-story den/dining addition with Bilco door and basement below (instead of approved 12'X 20' on-story addition; and no farther seaward than approved addition or existing covered porch to be removed); construction of a 12'X 22.8' unroofed deck addition with 4'X 4' landing and steps; relocation of proposed drywell; addition of a 15' vegetated non-turf buffer adjacent to wetlands, inclusive of approx. 765 sf. of existing lawn to be replaced with native vegetation. Located: 500 Glenn Rd., Southold. SCTM#78-2-23 Inspected by: Maggie Merrill, Inga Van Eysden The CAC Supports the application with a 20' non-turf buffer planted with native vegetation. Vote of Council: Ayes: All Motion Carried Caroline Burghardt will attend the Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wed., November 15, 2023. 9 The next meeting of the Conservation Advisory Council will be held on December 6, 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. Respectfully submitted by, � n `M , - h' Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Conservation Advisory Council